Come join us at the Olivette Parks & Rec Camp O for enhanced Programming, including outdoor adventure and non-directed play for eight weeks of fun!

Come join us at the Olivette Parks & Rec Camp O for enhanced Programming, including outdoor adventure and non-directed play for eight weeks of fun!

During this shortened, four-day week, campers will head to various locations on campus to play classic backyard and indoor party games. The field, gym, and, dining room, and theater, will all be utilized to play games like croquet, frisbee golf, badminton, bags, washers, hot foot, and ping pong, to name a few. Although there will be no off-campus field trip this week, campers will swim on Wednesday and Friday.

Explore the world of age-appropriate fiction, fantasy, and graphic novels as campers bring their stories and characters to life! Campers will explore their interests in fantasy through the study of art, literature, and technology. They will conduct research to imagine, design, and create their own fictional characters through a mix of hands-on and AI generated tools. Campers will have a final project to present to fellow campers and to bring home at the end of the week. 

Climb on! Climbing! Our campus rock climbing wall will challenge and strengthen campers as they learn the safety and climbing skills necessary to summit! Climbing is an important part of our curriculum and our equipment is designed to fit campers of all ages. Harness and helmet fitting, basic knot tying, and climbing techniques are some of the topics discussed during this fast paced week. In addition to climbing, our youngest campers will engage in a fun and interactive art project while learning about famous climbers and explorers.

Our greenhouse and gardens provide wonderful opportunities to connect with nature as campers interact with native plants and fresh vegetables. In addition to exploring the spaces and engaging in plant and natural material related activities, campers will observe the insects and wildlife that play important roles in our schoolyard ecosystem. All campers will choose their own herb or vegetable to take home and grow this summer! 

Campers will explore the state park system in Missouri and southern Illinois. We will investigate and highlight the unique geological features and ecosystems within these parks and conservation areas. Additionally, campers will visit a state park where they will have the opportunity to play, hike, and explore. At the end of the session, campers will create a personal list of state parks that they want to visit with their families after camp has ended. They will develop an itinerary complete with park locations, attractions, and directions to share with their families. 

Join us for a week of archery, sports, games, and accuracy challenges! Voyager campers will learn the basics of the Genesis compound bow before heading to the range for practice. If you did this camp last year, we have an extra instructor that will help you improve upon the skills gained last summer. Explorers and Adventurers will engage in individual and cooperative games. Sports and games may include soccer, basketball, bowling, bocce, putt putt challenges, soft/magnetic darts, pool noodle tag, and more.

We are excited to bring back Babysitter’s Training Camp. 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.  

Your little ones will have themed activities each day based on a different Disney movie. We will play organized games, learn dances, eat snacks and make pictures surrounding your favorite characters! Camp is closed on June 19 and tuition is pro-rated to $260 for the week.

Learn the styles of various artists. Take a virtual tour of their work and create some of your own in their style. Camp is closed on June 19 and tuition is pro-rated to $260 for the week.

During this session, picture books pave the way to mind-blowing STEM adventures! Get ready for a blend of storytelling and hands-on projects that will ignite your curiosity.

Do you love to act out stories? Join your fellow campers while you learn the story of Three Nanny Goats Gruff (week 7) or Tikki Tikki Tembo (week 8). Make scenery, costumes and perform for camp at the end of the week!

During this session, picture books pave the way to mind-blowing STEM adventures! Get ready for a blend of storytelling and hands-on projects that will ignite your curiosity.

Spend the morning learning to play popular outdoor games like beanbag toss, washers, croquet, and more! Camp is closed on July 4 and 5 and camp is pro-rated to $195 for the week.