2025 Ballwin Summer Camps

At 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. 

There are several different camp options for 2025. See the brochure below for details on Day Camp, Teen Camp, Aqua Camp and other specialty weekly camps. 

Registration opens February 1, 2025 for VIP/Residents

Registration opens for all February 15, 2025.

Register Here

Click the image below for the 2025 Summer Camp Brochure

Summer Camp Newsletters

Video Recaps

Contact Us

Ballwin's Parks and Recreation staff is here to answer your camp questions. Please do not hesitate to contact us.

Parent Communication

To receive updates about schedule changes, weather impacts, pickup/drop-off location changes, and other important information, you must sign up for Textcaster. Daily communication will NOT be sent via email. You can sign up for Textcaster by clicking here.

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.

Weekly Newsletter

A weekly newsletter will be sent by email every Wednesday before camp begins. The newsletter will contain schedules and important information for the upcoming week of camp.

Camp Policies

City of Ballwin Code of Conduct

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.

Camp Code of Conduct & Discipline Policy

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In Case of Emergency 

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.

Inclement Weather

As Ballwin Summer Camp is an outdoor program, if weather conditions require, activities will be moved indoors to The Pointe or The Ballwin Golf Course. In the case of high temperatures, camp will adjust to a schedule of lighter activities and water games. Parents will be notified via Textcaster. Sign up here.

Waitlist

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.

Childcare Tax Identification

# 43-6014914

Refund Requests

1. Full Refund: A full refund will be provided if a program is canceled.

2. Medical Prorated Refund: Registrants who cancel due to health reasons are eligible for a prorated refund, minus a $10 processing fee. A doctor’s note or healthcare confirmation letter is required.

3. Cancellation or Transfer Fee: A $20 fee will be charged for camp cancellations or transfers per camper, per week of camp. All requests must be submitted at least one week prior to the camp start date. No refunds will be given for cancellations or transfers requested within one week of the camp start date.

4. How to Request: All cancellation or transfer requests must be submitted in writing or via email to the Camp Director at campdirector@ballwin.mo.us.

Lost and Found

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.

Scholarship Fund

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. 

Things to Leave at Home

Electronics, games, trading cards, weapons, irreplaceable items and flip flops.

Drop Off/Pick Up Procedures

Please ensure your camper has their lunch, water bottle, appropriate shoes, clothing, and sunscreen. Since our camps serve a wide range of ages, campers will be divided into smaller groups based on age. Counselors will greet you in the morning to check in your child and place them in their group.

When registering, you'll be asked to list individuals authorized to pick up your camper at the end of the day. For safety reasons, campers will only be released to those on the approved pickup list. A photo ID is required at pickup. To add someone to the pickup 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. 

Dress Code

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. 

FAQs

Where is the camp Located?

Ballwin Day Camp is an outdoor camp held at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons. Camp activities take place throughout the entire campus, including the playground, pavilion, green space, meeting rooms, gymnasium, and indoor pool. Every Thursday, campers will enjoy swimming at the North Pointe Aquatic Center outdoor waterpark.

What should I bring to camp?

All campers are required to bring the following: a lunch, snack, water bottle, sunscreen, swimsuit, towel, and closed-toed shoes. On Fridays, the Kona Ice Truck will be available at The Pointe, so bring money if you'd like to participate.

Do all campers have to be potty trained?

Yes, all campers are required to be fully potty trained before beginning camp.

What should my camper bring for lunch?

Campers are required to bring a nonperishable lunch, including a morning snack and drink, each day. Since this is an outdoor camp, please pack food appropriately to prevent it from spoiling in the heat. Glass containers are not permitted. Food delivery is not an option for campers.

How will I know what group my camper is in?

Campers will be divided into age-specific groups: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, and 11-14. Lead Counselors will direct campers at check-in to their assigned group location.

Does my child need to complete Kindergarten prior to camp?

Yes. All 5-year-olds must have completed one year of Kindergarten to be eligible for camp.

What is the camper to counselor ratio?

To ensure proper supervision, we maintain an 8:1 camper-to-counselor ratio for campers ages 5-6 and a 9:1 ratio for campers ages 7-14.

Can my child purchase snacks from the North Pointe concessions stand?

Yes! You can load a key fob with "Ballwin Bucks" as a cash alternative. These can be purchased at The Pointe or North Pointe.

Who do I contact:

Who do I contact for registration issues or changes? For registration concerns, refunds, or transfers, please contact the Camp Director at campdirector@ballwin.mo.us or call 636-227-8950.

Who should I contact for day-to-day issues (pickup, drop-off, etc.)? For daily matters, such as adding someone to your pickup list or arranging a late drop-off/early pickup, speak directly with the Camp Director during drop-off or pick-up. You can also call the camp cell phone at 314-581-2806 (available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on camp days).

Who do I contact about medication, disabilities, or inclusion services? For any questions regarding medication, disabilities, or securing inclusion support, please contact Inclusion Coordinator Terri Johnson at (314) 835-6157 or email her at .

Ballwin Day Camp 2024 Field Trips/Onsite Activities

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)