Their Best Summer Ever Starts Here
Unforgettable adventures, new friendships, and safe fun at the Carondelet Park Rec Complex.
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Camp Hours
9 am-4 pm
Before & After Care Available from 6:30 am-6 pm
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Camp Dates
May 26 - August 14
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Weekly Rates
$170 Y Members
$210 Non-Members
MAY & JUNE CAMPS
☀️ TRADITIONAL CAMP: Summer Day Camp Fun
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $136 Mem / $168 Non
Includes: Swimming, crafts, games, and daily activities.
☀️ TRADITIONAL CAMP: Summer Day Camp Fun
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $170 Mem / $210 Non
Includes: Swimming, crafts, games, and daily activities.
☀️ TRADITIONAL CAMP: Summer Day Camp Fun
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $170 Mem / $210 Non
Includes: Swimming, crafts, games, and daily activities.
☀️ TRADITIONAL CAMP: Summer Day Camp Fun
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $170 Mem / $210 Non
Includes: Swimming, crafts, games, and daily activities.
🚀 SPECIAL INTEREST: STEAM
Thursday Bonus: Campers will join the Traditional Camp for their weekly field trip adventure!
Who: Ages 5-8 | Price: $200 Mem / $240 Non
Includes: Supplies, experiments, field trip, and daily activities.
☀️ TRADITIONAL CAMP: Summer Day Camp Fun
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $170 Mem / $210 Non
Includes: Swimming, crafts, games, and daily activities.
🌊 SPECIAL INTEREST: H2O Madness
Make a splash this summer at H2O Madness Specialty Camp! This on-site camp is all about water fun from start to finish. Campers will spend the week enjoying a variety of splash-filled activities—from pool games and water relays to creative outdoor water challenges—all designed to keep them cool, active, and engaged.
Thursday Bonus: Campers will join the Traditional Camp for their weekly field trip adventure!
What to Bring:
- Swimsuit & Towel
- Plastic bag for wet clothes
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
Who: Ages 5-12 (Split into groups 5-8 & 9-12)
Price: $200 Mem / $240 Non
Includes: Water activities, field trip, and supplies.
JULY CAMPS
☀️ TRADITIONAL CAMP: Summer Day Camp Fun
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $170 Mem / $210 Non
Includes: Swimming, crafts, games, and daily activities.
☀️ TRADITIONAL CAMP: Summer Day Camp Fun
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $170 Mem / $210 Non
Includes: Swimming, crafts, games, and daily activities.
🎮 SPECIAL INTEREST: Esports
Thursday Bonus: Campers will join the Traditional Camp for their weekly Field Trip adventure!
Who: Ages 5-8 | Price: $200 Mem / $240 Non
Includes: Gaming sessions, strategy coaching, and Thursday field trip.
☀️ TRADITIONAL CAMP: Summer Day Camp Fun
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $170 Mem / $210 Non
Includes: Swimming, crafts, games, and daily activities.
🌊 SPECIAL INTEREST: H2O Madness
Make a splash this summer at H2O Madness Specialty Camp! This on-site camp is all about water fun from start to finish. Campers will spend the week enjoying a variety of splash-filled activities—from pool games and water relays to creative outdoor water challenges—all designed to keep them cool, active, and engaged.
Thursday Bonus: Campers will join the Traditional Camp for their weekly field trip adventure!
What to Bring:
- Swimsuit & Towel
- Plastic bag for wet clothes
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
Who: Ages 5-12 (Split into groups 5-8 & 9-12)
Price: $200 Mem / $240 Non
Includes: Water activities, field trip, and supplies.
☀️ TRADITIONAL CAMP: Summer Day Camp Fun
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $170 Mem / $210 Non
Includes: Swimming, crafts, games, and daily activities.
☀️ TRADITIONAL CAMP: Summer Day Camp Fun
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $170 Mem / $210 Non
Includes: Swimming, crafts, games, and daily activities.
🏆 SPECIAL INTEREST: Sports of All Sorts
Get in the game with Sports of All Sorts Specialty Camp! Campers will enjoy a week packed with energy and excitement as they learn and play a variety of sports including basketball, soccer, kickball, volleyball, and more. Each day focuses on teamwork, skill-building, and sportsmanship in a fun, supportive environment.
Thursday Bonus: Campers will join the Traditional Camp for their weekly field trip adventure!
What to Bring:
- Athletic shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
Who: Ages 9-12 | Price: $200 Mem / $240 Non
Includes: Sports instruction, equipment, and Thursday field trip.
AUGUST CAMPS
☀️ TRADITIONAL CAMP: Summer Day Camp Fun
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $170 Mem / $210 Non
Includes: Swimming, crafts, games, and daily activities.
☀️ TRADITIONAL CAMP: Summer Day Camp Fun
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $170 Mem / $210 Non
Includes: Swimming, crafts, games, and daily activities.
Download Family Handbook (PDF)
👤 Contact: Deshawn Shouts, Camp Director at deshawn.shouts@gwrymca.org or 314-897-2072
📍 Camp is located at the Carondelet Park Rec Complex
🌟 Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program
The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program at the Carondelet Park Rec Complex gives teens ages 13–15 hands-on experience working with campers while building leadership, responsibility, and confidence that extends beyond camp.
📅 Application Timeline
Applications open February 1 and must be submitted by March 27, 2026. Selected applicants will participate in an interview and screening process.
Ages 13–15
Minimum 4 Weeks
8:45 am – 4:00 pm
$50 / Week
Deshawn Shouts
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.
