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

Yucandu Art Studio believes everyone is an artist and when you give kids great materials, they make GREAT art! Yucandu is a fun and inspiring program that helps kids create art they will LOVE. Projects will include mosaics, collage, paint and more. Registration deadline is the Tuesday before camp begins.

Children discover inspiring masterpieces and artists who have changed the world of art and the world as we know it, from Frida Kahlo to Keith Haring. Children design a different, unique, artistinspired creation each camp day. We encourage them to create the change that they want to see in the world! Campers must bring their own water bottle and nonperishable sack lunch. Registration deadline is 8/4/26.

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.

Enjoy a week of building Minecraft characters with LEGO bricks, amateur LEGO robotic motorized builds, and playing the real Minecraft computer game. No experience necessary. Two great things that go great together - Minecraft and LEGO bricks! All campers take home a custom-made mini figure. Registration deadline is 7/6/26.

Get ready to blast off into the world of rockets and discover the amazing science behind them. You'll become a rocket safety superstar by learning all about the model rocket safety code. You'll also uncover the secrets of how rockets soar through the sky, stay perfectly balanced, and return safely to Earth. Each day, you'll get to build a different kind rocket from a sleek and awesome Mad Science rocket kit to a rocket made of toilet paper tubes – how cool is that? You'll also be part of a real launch team! Imagine working together with your new friends as altitude trackers, launch preparers, and launchers. Every day, you'll watch in awe as we send a rocket soaring high into the sky. Registration deadline is 5/26/26.

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.

This camp is perfect for the beginner tennis player or those who are currently competing in USTA Jr. Tennis Tournaments. Participants will take part in drills, games and instruction throughout the week. Skills taught include: serve, volley, backhand, forehand, beginning strategies, scoring and court etiquette. Campers will receive expert coaching from Des Peres Tennis Academy Staff. Come join us for an exciting week of tennis! Registration deadline is the Tuesday before camp begins.

This camp is perfect for the beginner tennis player or those who are currently competing in USTA Jr. Tennis Tournaments. Participants will take part in drills, games and instruction throughout the week. Skills taught include: serve, volley, backhand, forehand, beginning strategies, scoring and court etiquette. Campers will receive expert coaching from Des Peres Tennis Academy Staff. Come join us for an exciting week of tennis! 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.

Day Camps meet every week throughout the summer and feature different activities and field trips each week. Campers are divided into age groups and participate in games, crafts, activities, and swimming. All drop off and pick ups are done at the Playground at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons, except Thursdays which will be a Holloway Park Playground at the entrance to The North Pointe Aquatic Center . Parents are required to walk their campers to the drop-off locations and check them in with the counselors. Only authorized individuals are allowed to pick up campers. Campers will be swimming Monday & Tuesday at The Pointe and Thursday at North Pointe, make sure to bring a swimsuit. Club AM & PM are available to add on to any week of Day Camps.

Day Camps meet every week throughout the summer and feature different activities and field trips each week. Campers are divided into age groups and participate in games, crafts, activities, and swimming. All drop off and pick ups are done at the Playground at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons, except Thursdays which will be a Holloway Park Playground at the entrance to The North Pointe Aquatic Center . Parents are required to walk their campers to the drop-off locations and check them in with the counselors. Only authorized individuals are allowed to pick up campers. Campers will be swimming Monday & Tuesday at The Pointe and Thursday at North Pointe, make sure to bring a swimsuit. Club AM & PM are available to add on to any week of Day Camps.

Day Camps meet every week throughout the summer and feature different activities and field trips each week. Campers are divided into age groups and participate in games, crafts, activities, and swimming. All drop off and pick ups are done at the Playground at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons, except Thursdays which will be a Holloway Park Playground at the entrance to The North Pointe Aquatic Center . Parents are required to walk their campers to the drop-off locations and check them in with the counselors. Only authorized individuals are allowed to pick up campers. Campers will be swimming Monday & Tuesday at The Pointe and Thursday at North Pointe, make sure to bring a swimsuit. Club AM & PM are available to add on to any week of Day Camps.

This is a perfect way to spend your summer: outside, active, and in the water! Aqua Campers are especially encouraged to bring plenty of sunscreen and water (sunscreen will not be provided by camp). Campers will participate in organized activities prior to lunch. When North Pointe opens, campers will have the freedom to swim in the pools available during the day or may spend time under the pavilion hanging out with friends.