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▌ Academic · Ages 5–18

Camp SLPS

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Camp SLPS offers free summer learning programs for students in grades K-12 within the St. Louis Public Schools district, focusing on academic enrichment and ...

▌ Editor's read The website for Camp SLPS loads successfully, detailing summer learning opportunities for St. Louis Public Schools students. The program is free and runs for four weeks, with sessions from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, offering breakfast and lunch. It caters to students in grades K-12, with specific themes and activities varying by grade level and school site. For example, elementary students might engage in STEM, literacy, and arts, while middle and high school students can participate in credit recovery, career exploration, and sports. The program is not accredited by the ACA. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit mentions of staff background checks were found on the website. Google reviews for 'St. Louis Public Schools' show a 3.7-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with general comments about the school district rather than specific camp programs. The camp's Facebook presence is through the main St. Louis Public Schools page, 'StLouisPublicSchools'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–18

Camp SLPS is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. academic programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 5–18
  • Hours: Varies
  • Address: 801 N 11th St, St. Louis, MO 63101
  • Phone: (314) 345-2200
  • Cost notes: Free summer learning program. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp SLPS

What ages does Camp SLPS accept?
Camp SLPS is open to children ages 5–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp SLPS cost?
Camp SLPS doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free summer learning program. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Camp SLPS's hours?
Camp SLPS runs Varies. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp SLPS?
Camp SLPS is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp SLPS provide lunch?
Camp SLPS does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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