Camp Roehr (Epilepsy Foundation)
Camp Roehr is a free overnight camp for children with epilepsy, offering traditional camp activities in a medically supported environment at YMCA Camp Lakewood.
▌ Editor's read Camp Roehr is an overnight camp for children with epilepsy, hosted at YMCA Camp Lakewood in Potosi, MO, as detailed in the 2026 Summer Guide from the Recreation Council of Greater St. Louis. The camp is free for participants and runs from July 28 - August 2, 2026. It offers traditional camp activities like swimming, hiking, and arts & crafts, with medical staff present to manage seizures and medication. The camp is a program of the Epilepsy Foundation of Missouri & Kansas, indicating a nonprofit ownership structure. While the host site, YMCA Camp Lakewood, has a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews, specific reviews for Camp Roehr itself are not readily available. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory under 'Camp Roehr' or 'Epilepsy Foundation of Missouri & Kansas'.
Who thrives here Ages up to 17
Camp Roehr (Epilepsy Foundation) fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given specialty program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 0–17
- Address: 1300 YMCA Camp Rd, Potosi, MO 63664
- Phone: (800) 332-1000
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
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