Camp Katan (Chesterfield) and Camp Koplar (Creve Coeur) are early childhood camps designed especially for our youngest campers. Each day is filled with music, storytelling, art, swimming (including both swim lessons and free swim), sports, nature activities, and more. Guided by early childhood educators, all activities are developmentally appropriate and tailored to campers ages 3 to 5 (pre-K).

Camp Katan (Chesterfield) and Camp Koplar (Creve Coeur) are early childhood camps designed especially for our youngest campers. Each day is filled with music, storytelling, art, swimming (including both swim lessons and free swim), sports, nature activities, and more. Guided by early childhood educators, all activities are developmentally appropriate and tailored to campers ages 3 to 5 (pre-K).

Camp Katan (Chesterfield) and Camp Koplar (Creve Coeur) are early childhood camps designed especially for our youngest campers. Each day is filled with music, storytelling, art, swimming (including both swim lessons and free swim), sports, nature activities, and more. Guided by early childhood educators, all activities are developmentally appropriate and tailored to campers ages 3 to 5 (pre-K).

Camp Katan (Chesterfield) and Camp Koplar (Creve Coeur) are early childhood camps designed especially for our youngest campers. Each day is filled with music, storytelling, art, swimming (including both swim lessons and free swim), sports, nature activities, and more. Guided by early childhood educators, all activities are developmentally appropriate and tailored to campers ages 3 to 5 (pre-K).

J Day Camps proudly runs ACA-accredited day camp at two locations: Camp Essman at the J – St. Louis’s Marilyn Fox Building in Chesterfield (available to grades K-6) and Camp Baer at J – St. Louis’s Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur (available to grades K-7). At both camp locations, campers enjoy full days of movement, creativity, and hands‑on exploration. They jump into outdoor activities like soccer, flag football, sack races, capture the flag, Ultimate Frisbee, and obstacle courses! Campers cool off with most days by swimming in our outdoor pools, featuring big‑splash water slides, an aquatic climbing wall, and our signature tree swing. They can enjoy free swim and can boost their skills through fun, confidence‑building lessons led by certified instructors. And with indoor and outdoor pools at both locations, there’s no time lost on bus rides. Indoors, campers explore arts and crafts, skits and dance, science projects, and cooking. Depending on age and location, they may also climb the rock wall, use racquetball courts, play in full‑size gyms, or join weekly Shabbat celebrations. With choices spanning sports, arts, science, cooking, and more, campers build friendships, discover new skills, and enjoy a classic J Day Camps summer.

J Day Camps proudly runs ACA-accredited day camp at two locations: Camp Essman at the J – St. Louis’s Marilyn Fox Building in Chesterfield (available to grades K-6) and Camp Baer at J – St. Louis’s Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur (available to grades K-7). At both camp locations, campers enjoy full days of movement, creativity, and hands‑on exploration. They jump into outdoor activities like soccer, flag football, sack races, capture the flag, Ultimate Frisbee, and obstacle courses! Campers cool off with most days by swimming in our outdoor pools, featuring big‑splash water slides, an aquatic climbing wall, and our signature tree swing. They can enjoy free swim and can boost their skills through fun, confidence‑building lessons led by certified instructors. And with indoor and outdoor pools at both locations, there’s no time lost on bus rides. Indoors, campers explore arts and crafts, skits and dance, science projects, and cooking. Depending on age and location, they may also climb the rock wall, use racquetball courts, play in full‑size gyms, or join weekly Shabbat celebrations. With choices spanning sports, arts, science, cooking, and more, campers build friendships, discover new skills, and enjoy a classic J Day Camps summer.

J Day Camps proudly runs ACA-accredited day camp at two locations: Camp Essman at the J – St. Louis’s Marilyn Fox Building in Chesterfield (available to grades K-6) and Camp Baer at J – St. Louis’s Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur (available to grades K-7). At both camp locations, campers enjoy full days of movement, creativity, and hands‑on exploration. They jump into outdoor activities like soccer, flag football, sack races, capture the flag, Ultimate Frisbee, and obstacle courses! Campers cool off with most days by swimming in our outdoor pools, featuring big‑splash water slides, an aquatic climbing wall, and our signature tree swing. They can enjoy free swim and can boost their skills through fun, confidence‑building lessons led by certified instructors. And with indoor and outdoor pools at both locations, there’s no time lost on bus rides. Indoors, campers explore arts and crafts, skits and dance, science projects, and cooking. Depending on age and location, they may also climb the rock wall, use racquetball courts, play in full‑size gyms, or join weekly Shabbat celebrations. With choices spanning sports, arts, science, cooking, and more, campers build friendships, discover new skills, and enjoy a classic J Day Camps summer.

J Day Camps proudly runs ACA-accredited day camp at two locations: Camp Essman at the J – St. Louis’s Marilyn Fox Building in Chesterfield (available to grades K-6) and Camp Baer at J – St. Louis’s Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur (available to grades K-7). At both camp locations, campers enjoy full days of movement, creativity, and hands‑on exploration. They jump into outdoor activities like soccer, flag football, sack races, capture the flag, Ultimate Frisbee, and obstacle courses! Campers cool off with most days by swimming in our outdoor pools, featuring big‑splash water slides, an aquatic climbing wall, and our signature tree swing. They can enjoy free swim and can boost their skills through fun, confidence‑building lessons led by certified instructors. And with indoor and outdoor pools at both locations, there’s no time lost on bus rides. Indoors, campers explore arts and crafts, skits and dance, science projects, and cooking. Depending on age and location, they may also climb the rock wall, use racquetball courts, play in full‑size gyms, or join weekly Shabbat celebrations. With choices spanning sports, arts, science, cooking, and more, campers build friendships, discover new skills, and enjoy a classic J Day Camps summer.

This session celebrates the vibrant art and artists of the St. Louis region. Throughout the week, campers will explore local styles, neighborhoods, and creative voices through age-appropriate art activities inspired by St. Louis artists. Each day blends art-making, storytelling, movement, and playful discovery while introducing campers to the idea that art lives all around them including parks, buildings, and communities. The week culminates in a collaborative mural project, where campers work alongside local artists to design and paint large-scale artwork. This final celebration highlights teamwork, creativity, and community pride, giving each child a chance to leave their mark on a shared piece of St. Louis–inspired art. In addition to visits from local artists, campers may take a field trip to a professional art studio.

Get ready for a week of wild discovery and animal adventures! This session invites curious campers to explore the amazing connections between animals, people, and the natural world. Through hands-on games, crafts, stories, and outdoor exploration, campers will learn the difference between wild animals and pets, discover how domestic animals live and work alongside humans, and meet the heroes who help animals through rescue and conservation efforts. Campers will explore native wildlife, learn why local ecosystems matter, and uncover how invasive species can impact habitats. Older campers will dive deeper into wildlife habitats, conservation science, and coexistence with animals, while younger campers learn through imaginative play, sensory activities, and storytelling. By the end of the week, campers will leave with a greater appreciation for wildlife, a foundational understanding of conservation, and unforgettable memories from their animal-filled adventure. Field trips may include Longmeadow Rescue Ranch or Suson Park Animal Farm.

This Wisconsin-based adventure will take place at Wynfal Farm in the Driftless region of southern Wisconsin, about an hour west of Madison. This area is an outdoor paradise with tremendous scenery and a fascinating story. Our focus will be on examining the human and environmental history of the area through a variety of unique adventures. The goals of the trip are simple – have fun, explore, and be curious! Activities include a flatwater paddling adventure on the Wisconsin river, visiting “Taliesin” (the legendary home, studio and 800-acre estate of renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright), rock climbing, rappelling and swimming at Devil’s Lake, and exploring forward-thinking land stewardship at Wynfal Farm. Afternoons at camp may include air rifle, archery, games, art activities, and outdoor cooking. Side trips may include the famous Wisconsin Dells and/or the (in)famous House on the Rock, an astounding and truly one of a kind complex of buildings, collections and exhibits. This trip is an absolute blast with new and different adventures every day!

TCS nurse, Jen Martin, will teach the skills necessary to be a successful and safe babysitter. This course offers hands-on training in skills needed to babysit such as: developmentally appropriate play, safe handling of infants and toddlers, feeding, diapering, and much more. This course will also include the opportunity to earn American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Certification and infant CPR and first aid certification.

Led by De Smet Jesuit coaches, teachers, and students, our camps are all about pushing yourself, making new friends, and having an unforgettable summer. Come see what it means to be a Spartan!

Led by De Smet Jesuit coaches, teachers, and students, our camps are all about pushing yourself, making new friends, and having an unforgettable summer. Come see what it means to be a Spartan!

Led by De Smet Jesuit coaches, teachers, and students, our camps are all about pushing yourself, making new friends, and having an unforgettable summer. Come see what it means to be a Spartan!