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Summer Camps2024 Ballwin Summer CampsAt Ballwin Summer Camps it is our mission to provide campers with an unforgettably fun summer experience while ensuring safety, introducing new friends, encouraging physical activity, and promoting responsibility. Summer Camp NewslettersWeek 1 |
| The Pointe at Ballwin Commons | (636) 227-8950 |
| North Pointe Aquatic Center | (636) 227-2981 |
| Camp Cell Phone | (314) 581-2806 |
| Camp Director | (636) 227-8950 |
| Terri Johnson (Inclusion Coordinator) | (314) 835-6157 |
Each week, an email will be sent to parents with information about camp, reminders about what to bring, and more. If you don’t receive this email please contact Adam Peper at or (636) 227-8950.
Childcare tax identification number— 43-6014914
The Ballwin Parks and Recreation Department strives to create an atmosphere of respect and courtesy. Appropriate behavior and treatment of others is expected of all department employees, patrons and participants. Physical, mental, verbal or emotional abuse will not be tolerated by anyone visiting a facility or participating in an activity sponsored by the department. Any person acting inappropriately or disrespectfully may be subject to a revocation of the privilege of using department facilities or participating in department activities or programs for a period of time (including a permanent ban) as determined by staff based on the circumstances of a specific incident.
If there is an emergency and you need to get ahold of your child or if you want to pick him or her up early, please call the camp cell phone at (314) 581-2806. The Camp Director will help you get in touch with your child.
Ballwin Summer Camp is an outdoor based camp. In the case of inclement weather camps will be moved inside The Pointe or The Ballwin Golf Course. In the case of high temperatures, camp will adapt a schedule of light activities and water games.
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When a camp reaches the maximum capacity, you may request to be added to the waiting list at no charge. If a spot becomes available, the list will be used to fill the vacant spot and payment will be collected at that time.
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1. A full refund will be given to all registrants when a program is cancelled.
2. A prorated refund will be given to any registrant who cancels due to health reasons. A Doctor's note or health care confirmation letter is required to process a medical refund less a $10 processing fee.
3. A $20 fee will be assessed for all camp cancellations or transfer per camper, per week of camp. All requests must be received one week in advance of camp start date. NO refunds will be given for camp transfers or cancellations requested less than one week in advance of that camp.
4. All requests for cancellations or transfers must be made in writing or email to the Recreation Manager/Specialist managing the camp.
At the end of each day counselors will bring any items left by campers to The Pointe or North Pointe and hold them for one week. When you drop your child off the next morning please ask a counselor to look through the lost and found.
If you would like to apply for financial assistance or would like to contribute to the fund to help more families afford summer camp, please visit our scholarship page.
Electronics, games, trading cards, weapons, irreplaceable items and flip flops.
Please double check campers have their lunch, water bottle, appropriate shoes and clothing, and sunscreen.
Since some camps serve a large range of ages, campers will be divided into smaller sections based on their age. Counselors will greet you each morning and get your child checked in and placed into his or her group. At register, you will be required to indicate who is allowed to pick up your camper at the end of the day. For campers’ safety, counselors will only allow children to go home with someone who is on the safe pick up list. A photo ID is also required to check your child out of camp. If you would like to add someone to the safe pick up list, please contact the Camp Director at 636.227.8950.
This year, camps run from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Many, but not all, camps offer extended hours with the Club AM/Club PM option. Club AM runs from 7 - 9 a.m. Club PM runs 4 - 6 p.m. Fee: VIP $25, Reg $30/week/child.
Please dress campers in casual clothing and tennis shoes and do not allow them to wear sandals or Crocs. It is very likely the campers will get dirty or accumulate grass stains at camp. Please do not allow them to wear valuable items that could be stained, damaged or lost. Campers will not be able to participate in daily activities in any shoes but tennis shoes.
All campers MUST bring a lunch, snack, water bottle, sunscreen, a swimsuit, a towel and must wear closed-toed shoes.
Yes. You can register online here (starting February 1, 2024 for VIP/Residents, February 15, 2024 for everyone else) and find camp information, dates, times, cost, and this guide under the Parks and Recreation Department.
Yes, all campers are required to be fully potty trained before beginning camp.
All campers must bring a non-perishable lunch daily, including a morning snack and drink. This is an outdoor camp, so package it appropriately to ensure the heat does not affect the food. No glass permitted.
We will be dividing groups by age: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 and 11 - 14. Signs will be displayed at check in to direct campers to their age-specific group.
Yes, new for the 2024 Camp Season all 5 year olds must have already completed a year of Kindergarten in order to register for camp.
To ensure all children are properly supervised we maintain a camper to counselor ratio of 8:1 for campers age 5-6 and 9:1 for campers age 7-14.
You can load a key fob with “Ballwin Bucks.” This is a great alternative to cash and can be purchased at The Pointe or North Pointe.
...There is an issue with registration, I need a refund or to transfer a registration?
For all registration issues please contact Adam Peper at or (636) 227-8950.
...I need to add someone to a pick up list, speak with Adam Peper or arrange a late drop-off or early pick up.
For all day-to-day issues you can speak with Adam Peper at drop off or pick up. You can also call the camp cell phone at (314) 581-2806. This phone will be available camp days from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. This year, camps run from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. You can drop off anytime between 7 - 9 a.m. (if dropping off after 9 a.m., you will need to call the camp phone to make arrangements). Many, but not all, camps offer extended hours with the Club AM/Club PM option. Club AM runs from 7 - 9 a.m. Club PM runs 4 - 6 p.m. Fee: VIP $25, Reg $30/week/child.
...I need to speak to someone about medication, disability or securing an inclusion support staff.
For all questions related to inclusion services please contact Inclusion Coordinator Terri Johnson at (314) 835-6157 or email her at .
All field trips/onsite activities are on Wednesdays unless indicated below
Day Camp
Week 1 - Grant’s Farm
Week 2 - St. Louis Zoo
Week 3 - Transportation Museum
Week 4 - Anne O’C Nature Playscape - Forest Park
Week 5 - Brookdale Farms (Friday)
Week 6 - Foam Party - Onsite
Week 7 - Suson Park
Week 8 - Bowlero
Week 9 - Bounce Houses - Onsite
Week 10 - Park Hop*
(*Camp will meet at a different Park in Ballwin Each Day)
Teen Camp
Week 1 - St. Louis Science Center
Week 2 - St. Louis Zoo
Week 3 - The Edge Waterpark
Week 4 - Main Event
Week 5 - West County Mall
Week 6 - Foam Party - Onsite
Week 7 - Wapelhorst Waterpark
Week 8 - Aloha Mini Golf
Week 9 - Bounce Houses - Onsite
Week 10 - Park Hop*
(*Camp will meet at a different Park in Ballwin Each Day)
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