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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12

Summer Camp 2026

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Summer Camp 2026, offered by the City of St. Louis Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, provides day camp activities for children aged 6-13.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate page for 'Summer Camp 2026' offered by the City of St. Louis Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry. This is a day camp for children aged 6-13, running from June 10 to August 2, 2024, at various recreation centers. The cost is $25 per week for St. Louis City residents and $50 per week for non-residents, with a $25 registration fee. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are mentioned on the page. The St. Louis Parks Department has a Facebook page (stlouisparks), but no Instagram handle is directly linked from the camp's specific page. Google reviews for 'St. Louis Parks, Recreation and Forestry' generally show a rating of around 4.3 stars based on thousands of reviews, though these are for the department as a whole and not specific to the summer camp program.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Summer Camp 2026 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 community/rec center program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Address: 1515 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63113
  • Cost notes: Free

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Camp 2026

What ages does Summer Camp 2026 accept?
Summer Camp 2026 is open to children ages 6–12. 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.
What are Summer Camp 2026's hours?
Summer Camp 2026 runs 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Summer Camp 2026?
Summer Camp 2026 is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Summer Camp 2026 provide lunch?
Summer Camp 2026 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.
How does Summer Camp 2026 compare to other community/rec center camps in St. Louis?
Summer Camp 2026 is one of 6 community/rec center camps in St. Louis that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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