Their Best Summer Ever Starts Here
Unforgettable adventures, new friendships, and safe fun at the Mid-County YMCA.
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Camp Hours
9 am-4 pm
Before & After Care Available from 7 am-6 pm
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Camp Dates
June 1 - August 7
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Weekly Rates
$165 Y Members
$205 Non-Members
JUNE CAMPS
Unleash the hero within! This week, heroes-in-training will design their own super-identities, meet real-life local heroes (Fire & Police), and tackle epic teamwork challenges.
🦸♂️ TRADITIONAL CAMP (Hero Week)
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $165 Mem / $205 Non
Includes: Daily swim, field trips, and lunch.
Includes: Daily swim, field trips, and lunch.
🚀 SPECIALTY CAMPS
🏊 Aqua Kids
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Your child will become comfortable in the water, increase swimming skills, practice water safety, and start refining their skills while making friends and having fun.
Your child will become comfortable in the water, increase swimming skills, practice water safety, and start refining their skills while making friends and having fun.
🧱 Building Bricks
Ages: 5-12 | Price: $205 Mem / $245 Non
Calling all Master Builders! Snap into action with hands-on engineering challenges. From towering castles to futuristic vehicles, we’re turning imagination into reality—one brick at a time.
Calling all Master Builders! Snap into action with hands-on engineering challenges. From towering castles to futuristic vehicles, we’re turning imagination into reality—one brick at a time.
🎾 Sports of All Sorts
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $185 Mem / $225 Non
Let your athlete explore all sports and show off their skills! In this camp, campers will play various sports, learn new skills, and have fun competing with the group!
Let your athlete explore all sports and show off their skills! In this camp, campers will play various sports, learn new skills, and have fun competing with the group!
🤸 Gymnastics
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $185 Mem / $225 Non
A fun-filled week of gymnastics, swimming, and group games with individualized instruction and skill-level placement. These camps are all-things gymnastics for beginners or more experienced gymnasts.
A fun-filled week of gymnastics, swimming, and group games with individualized instruction and skill-level placement. These camps are all-things gymnastics for beginners or more experienced gymnasts.
Pack your bags! Campers will "travel the globe" without leaving camp. We’ll make passports, explore world cultures, and play international games.
✈️ TRADITIONAL CAMP (Around the World)
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $165 Mem / $205 Non
Includes: Daily swim, field trip, and lunch.
Includes: Daily swim, field trip, and lunch.
🚀 SPECIALTY CAMPS
🛝 Water Park Hop
Who: Ages 8-13 | Price: $265 Mem / $305 Non
Campers will explore different water parks throughout the St. Louis area, attending a new park each day of the week.
Campers will explore different water parks throughout the St. Louis area, attending a new park each day of the week.
🎨 Artrageous
Ages: 5-12 | Price: $205 Mem / $245 Non
Campers will bring out their inner Picasso by working with various mediums of art. We will have an art show on display at the end of the week. Dress in "ready to get messy" clothes!
Campers will bring out their inner Picasso by working with various mediums of art. We will have an art show on display at the end of the week. Dress in "ready to get messy" clothes!
🏀 Basketball
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $185 Mem / $225 Non
Play basketball where it all started—at the Y! This week your child will develop their shooting, passing, and dribbling skills through a variety of games and activities.
Play basketball where it all started—at the Y! This week your child will develop their shooting, passing, and dribbling skills through a variety of games and activities.
🤸 Gymnastics
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $185 Mem / $225 Non
A fun-filled week of gymnastics, swimming, and group games with individualized instruction and skill-level placement. These camps are all-things gymnastics for beginners or more experienced gymnasts.
A fun-filled week of gymnastics, swimming, and group games with individualized instruction and skill-level placement. These camps are all-things gymnastics for beginners or more experienced gymnasts.
Fire up the time machine! From dinosaur hunts to medieval castle building, campers will explore a different era every day.
🦖 TRADITIONAL CAMP (Time Travelers)
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $165 Mem / $205 Non
Includes: Daily swim, field trip, and lunch.
Includes: Daily swim, field trip, and lunch.
🚀 SPECIALTY CAMPS
🏊 Aqua Kids
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Your child will become comfortable in the water, increase swimming skills, practice water safety, and start refining their skills while making friends and having fun.
Your child will become comfortable in the water, increase swimming skills, practice water safety, and start refining their skills while making friends and having fun.
🎾 Sports of All Sorts
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $185 Mem / $225 Non
Let your athlete explore all sports and show off their skills! In this camp, campers will play various sports, learn new skills, and have fun competing with the group!
Let your athlete explore all sports and show off their skills! In this camp, campers will play various sports, learn new skills, and have fun competing with the group!
🪄 Wacky Wizards
Ages: 5-12 | Price: $205 Mem / $245 Non
Discover the world of magic! This camp is full of spells, potions, and supernatural powers.
Discover the world of magic! This camp is full of spells, potions, and supernatural powers.
🤸 Gymnastics
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $185 Mem / $225 Non
A fun-filled week of gymnastics, swimming, and group games with individualized instruction and skill-level placement. These camps are all-things gymnastics for beginners or more experienced gymnasts.
A fun-filled week of gymnastics, swimming, and group games with individualized instruction and skill-level placement. These camps are all-things gymnastics for beginners or more experienced gymnasts.
Spark curiosity with special community guests and readers. Campers will visit career exploration stations and participate in career-themed activities.
💼 TRADITIONAL CAMP (Career Week)
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $165 Mem / $205 Non
Includes: Daily swim, field trip, and lunch.
Includes: Daily swim, field trip, and lunch.
🚀 SPECIALTY CAMPS
🛝 Water Park Hop
Who: Ages 8-12 | Price: $255 Mem / $295 Non
Campers will explore different water parks throughout the St. Louis area, attending a new park each day of the week.
Campers will explore different water parks throughout the St. Louis area, attending a new park each day of the week.
⚡️ Catch 'Em All
Ages: 5-12 | Price: $205 Mem / $245 Non
At gotta catch 'em camp, you'll dive into a world of adventure with action-packed games like find the mega, challenge your knowledge with trivia, and get creative making deck boxes.
At gotta catch 'em camp, you'll dive into a world of adventure with action-packed games like find the mega, challenge your knowledge with trivia, and get creative making deck boxes.
🏀 Basketball
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $185 Mem / $225 Non
Play basketball where it all started—at the Y! This week your child will develop their shooting, passing, and dribbling skills through a variety of games and activities.
Play basketball where it all started—at the Y! This week your child will develop their shooting, passing, and dribbling skills through a variety of games and activities.
🤸 Gymnastics
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $185 Mem / $225 Non
A fun-filled week of gymnastics, swimming, and group games with individualized instruction and skill-level placement. These camps are all-things gymnastics for beginners or more experienced gymnasts.
A fun-filled week of gymnastics, swimming, and group games with individualized instruction and skill-level placement. These camps are all-things gymnastics for beginners or more experienced gymnasts.
JULY CAMPS
Calling all animal lovers! From the farmyard to the jungle, we are celebrating creatures big and small with imaginative games, animal tracking, and wild crafts.
🦁 TRADITIONAL CAMP (Animal Planet)
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $165 Mem / $205 Non
Includes: Daily swim, field trip, and lunch.
Includes: Daily swim, field trip, and lunch.
🚀 SPECIALTY CAMPS
🛝 Water Park Hop
Who: Ages 8-12 | Price: $255 Mem / $295 Non
Campers will explore different water parks throughout the St. Louis area, attending a new park each day of the week.
Campers will explore different water parks throughout the St. Louis area, attending a new park each day of the week.
👾 Video Games
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $205 Mem / $245 Non
Join us for a fun-filled week of gaming in a controlled environment where nothing is for keeps! Campers will learn problem-solving and strategy skills while practicing good sportsmanship and teamwork.
Join us for a fun-filled week of gaming in a controlled environment where nothing is for keeps! Campers will learn problem-solving and strategy skills while practicing good sportsmanship and teamwork.
🏀 Basketball
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $185 Mem / $225 Non
Play basketball where it all started—at the Y! This week your child will develop their shooting, passing, and dribbling skills through a variety of games and activities.
Play basketball where it all started—at the Y! This week your child will develop their shooting, passing, and dribbling skills through a variety of games and activities.
🤸 Gymnastics
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $185 Mem / $225 Non
A fun-filled week of gymnastics, swimming, and group games with individualized instruction and skill-level placement. These camps are all-things gymnastics for beginners or more experienced gymnasts.
A fun-filled week of gymnastics, swimming, and group games with individualized instruction and skill-level placement. These camps are all-things gymnastics for beginners or more experienced gymnasts.
Keep your cool! It's Tidal Wave Week. From epic water relay races to extra pool time, we are beating the July heat with soaking wet challenges and team competitions.
🌊 TRADITIONAL CAMP (Tidal Wave)
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $165 Mem / $205 Non
Includes: Daily swim, field trip, and lunch.
Register for Tidal Wave Week
Includes: Daily swim, field trip, and lunch.
Register for Tidal Wave Week
🚀 SPECIALTY CAMPS
🏊 Aqua Kids
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Your child will become comfortable in the water, increase swimming skills, practice water safety, and start refining their skills while making friends and having fun.
Your child will become comfortable in the water, increase swimming skills, practice water safety, and start refining their skills while making friends and having fun.
🎾 Sports of All Sorts
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $185 Mem / $225 Non
Let your athlete explore all sports and show off their skills! In this camp, campers will play various sports, learn new skills, and have fun competing with the group!
Let your athlete explore all sports and show off their skills! In this camp, campers will play various sports, learn new skills, and have fun competing with the group!
🧱 Building Bricks
Ages: 5-12 | Price: $205 Mem / $245 Non
Calling all Master Builders! Snap into action with hands-on engineering challenges. From towering castles to futuristic vehicles, we’re turning imagination into reality—one brick at a time.
Calling all Master Builders! Snap into action with hands-on engineering challenges. From towering castles to futuristic vehicles, we’re turning imagination into reality—one brick at a time.
🤸 Gymnastics
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $185 Mem / $225 Non
A fun-filled week of gymnastics, swimming, and group games with individualized instruction and skill-level placement. These camps are all-things gymnastics for beginners or more experienced gymnasts.
A fun-filled week of gymnastics, swimming, and group games with individualized instruction and skill-level placement. These camps are all-things gymnastics for beginners or more experienced gymnasts.
Discover the qualities that make you a star! At our talent show, everyone gets a chance to showcase their talents, whether singing a song, making a joke, performing a skit, or helping with the art to create the scenes. Every camper has a unique light to share.
🎤 TRADITIONAL CAMP (Talent Week)
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $165 Mem / $205 Non
Includes: Daily swim, field trip, and lunch.
Includes: Daily swim, field trip, and lunch.
🚀 SPECIALTY CAMPS
🛝 Water Park Hop
Who: Ages 8-12 | Price: $255 Mem / $295 Non
Campers will explore different water parks throughout the St. Louis area, attending a new park each day of the week.
Campers will explore different water parks throughout the St. Louis area, attending a new park each day of the week.
🏀 Basketball
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $185 Mem / $225 Non
Play basketball where it all started—at the Y! This week your child will develop their shooting, passing, and dribbling skills through a variety of games and activities.
Play basketball where it all started—at the Y! This week your child will develop their shooting, passing, and dribbling skills through a variety of games and activities.
👾 Video Games
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $205 Mem / $245 Non
Join us for a fun-filled week of gaming in a controlled environment where nothing is for keeps! Campers will learn problem-solving and strategy skills while practicing good sportsmanship and teamwork.
Join us for a fun-filled week of gaming in a controlled environment where nothing is for keeps! Campers will learn problem-solving and strategy skills while practicing good sportsmanship and teamwork.
🤸 Gymnastics
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $185 Mem / $225 Non
A fun-filled week of gymnastics, swimming, and group games with individualized instruction and skill-level placement. These camps are all-things gymnastics for beginners or more experienced gymnasts.
A fun-filled week of gymnastics, swimming, and group games with individualized instruction and skill-level placement. These camps are all-things gymnastics for beginners or more experienced gymnasts.
Ahoy there, mateys! X marks the spot for a week-long pirate adventure. We’ll hunt for hidden treasure, navigate scavenger hunts, and see who has the sea-legs to conquer our challenges.
🏴☠️ TRADITIONAL CAMP (Treasure Hunters)
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $165 Mem / $205 Non
Includes: Daily swim, field trip, and lunch.
Includes: Daily swim, field trip, and lunch.
🚀 SPECIALTY CAMPS
🛝 Water Park Hop
Who: Ages 8-12 | Price: $255 Mem / $295 Non
Campers will explore different water parks throughout the St. Louis area, attending a new park each day of the week.
Campers will explore different water parks throughout the St. Louis area, attending a new park each day of the week.
🎨 Artrageous
Ages: 5-12 | Price: $205 Mem / $245 Non
Campers will bring out their inner Picasso by working with various mediums of art. We will have an art show on display at the end of the week. Dress in "ready to get messy" clothes!
Campers will bring out their inner Picasso by working with various mediums of art. We will have an art show on display at the end of the week. Dress in "ready to get messy" clothes!
🎾 Sports of All Sorts
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $185 Mem / $225 Non
Let your athlete explore all sports and show off their skills! In this camp, campers will play various sports, learn new skills, and have fun competing with the group!
Let your athlete explore all sports and show off their skills! In this camp, campers will play various sports, learn new skills, and have fun competing with the group!
🤸 Gymnastics
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $185 Mem / $225 Non
A fun-filled week of gymnastics, swimming, and group games with individualized instruction and skill-level placement. These camps are all-things gymnastics for beginners or more experienced gymnasts.
A fun-filled week of gymnastics, swimming, and group games with individualized instruction and skill-level placement. These camps are all-things gymnastics for beginners or more experienced gymnasts.
Into the wild! Join us for a week of fresh air, muddy shoes, and outdoor exploration. We’ll identify local plants, track animals, and create nature-themed crafts in the forest around us.
🌲 TRADITIONAL CAMP (Nature Week)
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $165 Mem / $205 Non
Includes: Daily swim, field trip, and lunch.
Includes: Daily swim, field trip, and lunch.
🚀 SPECIALTY CAMPS
🛝 Water Park Hop
Who: Ages 8-12 | Price: $255 Mem / $295 Non
Campers will explore different water parks throughout the St. Louis area, attending a new park each day of the week.
Campers will explore different water parks throughout the St. Louis area, attending a new park each day of the week.
🧱 Building Bricks
Ages: 5-12 | Price: $205 Mem / $245 Non
Calling all Master Builders! Snap into action with hands-on engineering challenges. From towering castles to futuristic vehicles, we’re turning imagination into reality—one brick at a time.
Calling all Master Builders! Snap into action with hands-on engineering challenges. From towering castles to futuristic vehicles, we’re turning imagination into reality—one brick at a time.
🏀 Basketball
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $185 Mem / $225 Non
Play basketball where it all started—at the Y! This week your child will develop their shooting, passing, and dribbling skills through a variety of games and activities.
Play basketball where it all started—at the Y! This week your child will develop their shooting, passing, and dribbling skills through a variety of games and activities.
🤸 Gymnastics
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $185 Mem / $225 Non
A fun-filled week of gymnastics, swimming, and group games with individualized instruction and skill-level placement. These camps are all-things gymnastics for beginners or more experienced gymnasts.
A fun-filled week of gymnastics, swimming, and group games with individualized instruction and skill-level placement. These camps are all-things gymnastics for beginners or more experienced gymnasts.
AUGUST CAMPS
It's the ultimate summer rewind! We’re bringing back the season's favorite obstacle courses, masterpieces, and games. Whether you missed a week or just want an encore, this is the perfect wrap-up!
🏆 TRADITIONAL CAMP (Best of the Best)
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $165 Mem / $205 Non
Includes: Daily swim, field trip, and lunch.
Includes: Daily swim, field trip, and lunch.
🚀 SPECIALTY CAMPS
🏊 Aqua Kids
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Your child will become comfortable in the water, increase swimming skills, practice water safety, and start refining their skills while making friends and having fun.
Your child will become comfortable in the water, increase swimming skills, practice water safety, and start refining their skills while making friends and having fun.
🪄 Wacky Wizards
Ages: 5-12 | Price: $205 Mem / $245 Non
Discover the world of magic! This camp is full of spells, potions, and supernatural powers.
Discover the world of magic! This camp is full of spells, potions, and supernatural powers.
🎾 Sports of All Sorts
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $185 Mem / $225 Non
Let your athlete explore all sports and show off their skills! In this camp, campers will play various sports, learn new skills, and have fun competing with the group!
Let your athlete explore all sports and show off their skills! In this camp, campers will play various sports, learn new skills, and have fun competing with the group!
🤸 Gymnastics
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $185 Mem / $225 Non
A fun-filled week of gymnastics, swimming, and group games with individualized instruction and skill-level placement. These camps are all-things gymnastics for beginners or more experienced gymnasts.
A fun-filled week of gymnastics, swimming, and group games with individualized instruction and skill-level placement. These camps are all-things gymnastics for beginners or more experienced gymnasts.
Download Family Handbook (PDF)
👤 Contact: Mark Pacatte at mark.pacatte@gwrymca.org or 314-962-9450
📍 Camp is located at the Mid-County YMCA
Inclusion Services
Fostering a supportive and enriching environment for children with diverse abilities is the primary focus of inclusive and adaptive programs. The Gateway Region YMCA provides trained staff and accessible spaces to help ensure camp opportunities for every child. When you register online for Summer Day Camp, indicate any needs your child may have and the branch will email you more information and the required forms.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
For families who need additional support, we are happy to offer financial assistance opportunities.
At the Y, we stand by the belief that everyone should have the chance to be part of the Y, irrespective of their financial means. To make this possible, we offer financial assistance to those who qualify, supported by the generous contributions to our Annual Campaign. Access the application below. We encourage you to apply early to allow processing time. Following processing, we communicate the approved amount to applicants, which is then applied to their accounts.
Give every child the gift of Y Summer Camp. Make a meaningful difference in a child's life with your tax-deductible donation.
See what our camper parents say!
She has been happily at camp for four summers now! Not only has she made new friends, she has learned new skills and has a boosted confidence with all of the YMCA skills she has learned throughout the years.
— YMCA Camp Parent
All of the counselors over the years have been wonderful to my daughter and have made a big impact on her life from an early start. It really does take a village and the YMCA is a big help.
— YMCA Camp Parent
I am a single mom and the YMCA helped me with Summer Camp costs for several summers. My son had fantastic, fun-filled summers!
— YMCA Camp Parent
YMCA Camp Counselors are One-of-a-Kind!
If you have talent, knowledge, and passion for working with children - and you want to work in an organization where you will be rewarded with opportunities to serve, it's time to learn more about what the Gateway Region YMCA has to offer. We offer a variety of excellent opportunities in Early Childhood Education, Y Club Before & After School Enrichment, and Summer Camp.
At the Y, counselors aren't just staff, they're role models and mentors who help campers have their best summer ever! ☀️
🏕️ Overnight Camp Lakewood
The Y's overnight summer camp in Potosi, MO is an experience like no other. YMCA Camp Lakewood brings kids ages 6-17 from all walks of life together to try new things without judgment. With a sprawling 5,000 acre campus and a private 360-acre lake, Camp Lakewood becomes a summer sanctuary accommodating various interests, ranging from paddle boarding to horseback riding to campfires and more.
