Learn about the Heroes in our Hometown! Campers will hear from local first responders about their job and duties as well as learn about all the different community organizations that keep St. Charles County safe!

Sherwood Forest serves children from low-income households and underserved communities in Missouri and Illinois, who live at or below the federal poverty line. We strive to establish and sustain long-term relationships with our campers, their families, and the agencies and schools that serve them. By balancing traditional camp adventures with evidence-based programs that reinforce and support school-year learning, Sherwood Forest connects with, educates, and inspires the youth of St. Louis.

Phenomenal multifaceted camp for St. Louis youth! Come learn, grow, and create with us! 

Get ready to move, groove, and have a blast at Dance Camp! Campers will learn three exciting routines in pom, jazz, and hip-hop while sharpening their technique, playing fun games, and building confidence for a show-stopping performance. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned dancer, this camp is perfect for all skill levels. Join us for an unforgettable week of music, movement, and memories!

Join us for 8 weeks of themed Summer Day Camp packed with outdoor adventures, special guests, games, and fun activities!

Bust out on the dance floor with the moves from our Lodge dance instructors. This high-energy camp will have you dancing like a star! Learn the latest, edgy moves in several styles of dance and get a camp t-shirt! There will be an all-camp performance on Friday at 10:45 a.m. for parents, family and friends. Registration deadline is Tuesday before camp begins.

Bust out on the dance floor with the moves from our Lodge dance instructors. This high-energy camp will have you dancing like a star! Learn the latest, edgy moves in several styles of dance and get a camp t-shirt! There will be an all-camp performance on Friday at 10:45 a.m. for parents, family and friends. Registration deadline is Tuesday before camp begins.

Join us on an exciting journey into the creative world of Minecraft & Robotics! In this unique program, you'll not only play but also take your adventures to the next level by learning how to code with Minecraft to create and design new worlds. Customize your gameplay with new dimensions and challenges with engineering through LEGO Robotics. This opens windows to endless creativity! Your learners will be exposed to digital design projects with Scratch and Scratch Jr; both encourage creative thinking, systematic reasoning, and collaborative work. Rest assured that your learners will not be engrossed with digital screens as we incorporate "Unplugged Activities" into our curriculum as well to ensure a healthy balance between coding and off-screen engagement. With guidance from our experienced instructors, you'll be able to design your own Minecraft world and Robotics like never before! Registration deadline is 6/23/26.

Get ready for a summer packed with non-stop fun and adventure at Des Peres’ very own day camp! Camp Des Peres offers the classic summer camp experience with the bonus of a close-knit, small-group atmosphere. Campers will enjoy a wide variety of themed activities led by our trained and enthusiastic staff. Each week includes swimming at The Lodge, fishing at the Des Peres pond, special shows and entertainment, classic camp games, and— during two select weeks—exciting field trips to the zoo and the science center.

Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Put on your hiking boots and camouflage… you’re about to enter Jurassic Brick Land! Campers build a world that comes to life with gentle Brontosaurus, ferocious Velociraptor, terrifying T.Rex, and more! We’ll learn about amazing dinosaurs that lived during the Jurassic period, and other extinct, prehistoric animals that roamed the earth and swam the seas during that era and millions of years later. Show us your building skills using our specialized project kits. All campers take home a custom-made mini figure. Registration deadline is 6/8/26.

Discover the world around you as you investigate everything from the earth below to the skies above. Explore nature around you and find out how science can help us to protect our planet. Contemplate communication as you converse in codes. Experience how Newton's laws are at work in your favorite sports and join the ranks of space scientists examining the mysteries of the solar system! Registration deadline is 6/16/26.

Join us for a weeklong camp experience and receive expert training from former National Egyptian Coach, Hossam Hassan. He currently holds certifications from the International Olympic Committee and the French Fencing Federation. Training will include stretching, drills, supervised fencing bouts, games and other fun activities. Participants will learn footwork techniques, blade work, elements of distance and timing, and be introduced to the three weapons. Wear loose, comfortable clothes, long pants and athletic shoes. All other equipment will be provided.

Each session runs three hours per day for four consecutive days. At the beginning of each camp players are divided by age groups. Each day will start with a fun dynamic warm-up. After warm-ups players begin station rotations that focus on specific skill sets such as hitting, fielding, agility, bunting, cut-offs, rundowns or base-running. After station rotations, the group will break into an instructor pitch game each day. Requests to be with groups, teammates and friends can be accommodated. Grab your gear and meet us for a fun-filled, action-packed program over the summer! To register, call 636.394.2255 or visit the Balls-N-Strikes website.

Pickleball is a fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. This camp will focus on instructional drills, fun games and interactive activities. The camp is designed for participants to learn the fundamentals of Pickleball including the rules of the game, the different parts of the court, serving, scoring and the basic forehand shot. All equipment for the camp will be provided. Registration deadline is the Tuesday before camp begins.

Join us for some summertime fun at the pool! Aqua Adventure Camp is sure to make a splash with your aquatic kiddo. Campers will participate in swimming lessons during the first 30 minutes of camp, followed by age-appropriate water games, crafts, some dry land games and free swim. Our swim instructors will serve as camp counselors and lead the campers through aquatic-themed days. Campers will be divided into smaller groups based on their age and swimming ability on the first day of camp. Please have your camper eat lunch prior to camp; lunch is not provided. Pack a non-perishable snack and send a full change of clothes with tennis shoes. Registration deadline is the Tuesday before camp begins.