School’s almost out, and summer in St. Louis is packed with ways for kids and teens to get creative. Across the region, arts camps are opening their doors for hands-on experiences in theater, music, visual art, and more.
Through guided creative instruction, Artists First helps kids without disabilities explore their creativity, build skills, and connect with others.
Visual Arts/Craft
Age groups: 5-18
Dates: April 23-Aug. 13
A 12-week immersive camp experience that allows campers to explore nature in Tower Grove Park while developing creative skills.
Visual Arts/Craft
Age groups: 6-12
Dates: May 26-Aug. 7
Camp C.A.P.E (Community, Arts, Power, Education)
Camp C.A.P.E. brings together arts, academics, and enrichment through a curriculum rooted in Black liberation, holistic health, and trauma-informed practices.
STEAM, Visual Arts/Craft
Age groups: 5-18
Dates: N/A
Join one of three camp sessions and dive into the art of printmaking.
Visual Arts/Craft
Age groups: 6-10
Dates: June 13-Aug. 7
Central Studio Academy Summer Camps
From dance to visual arts and crafts, these weeklong summer camps and classes spark creativity, exploration, and confidence through immersive experiences.
Dance, Visual Arts/Craft
Age groups: 3-18
Dates: July 13-24
Circus Harmony Summer Performance Camp
Circus Harmony invites participants of all ages and skill levels to explore the art of circus through engaging camps offering hands-on training in juggling, object manipulation, aerial arts, and more – all culminating in a fun public performance at City Museum!
Theater/Performance (Circus Arts)
Age groups: 7-17+
Dates: June 1-Aug. 7
Try new things, build your skills, and have a whole lot of fun at COCA’s camps for kids and teens.
Art, Dance, Theater/Performance, Music
Age groups: 3-18
Dates: May 26-Aug. 14
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Get creative this summer with Craft Alliance through hands-on sessions in pottery, flame-worked glass, fibers, metalsmithing, and more.
Visual Arts/Craft (Pottery, Weaving, Metalsmithing, Screen Printing and more)
Age groups: 7-18
Dates: June 1-Aug. 14
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Work with highly qualified instructors who bring expertise in dance, drama, musical theater, visual arts, circus, music, and more.
STEAM, Visual Arts/Craft, Music, Dance, Theater/Performance
Age groups: 3-18
Dates: June 8-Aug. 7
Grand Center Arts Academy Summer Arts Camps
Sit in on interactive courses in instrumental and vocal music, theater, dance, and visual arts.
Music, Dance, Theater/Performance, Visual Arts/Craft
Age groups: Grades 5-9
Dates: July 6-10 and July 13-17
Ignite Theatre Company: Production Summer Camp
During Ignite Theatre camps, young performers sing, dance, act, and gain hands-on experience with sets, props, and costumes in a fun, creative environment.
Theater/Performance
Age groups: 5-12
Dates: June 1-July 23
Kinetic Tapestry: Summer Circus Camps
Kinetic Tapestry summer classes teach campers of all levels circus and aerial arts.
Theater/Performance (Circus Arts)
Age groups: 6-18
Dates: June 22-July 24
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Laumeier Sculpture Park Art Camp
Summer art programs hosted on the green spaces of the park’s 105-acre campus feature classes centered around natural wonders and imaginative art projects.
Visual Arts/Craft (Art History, Design, and more)
Age groups: 3.5-18
Dates: June 5-July 31
Featuring a full lineup of reading, writing, building and making, LitShop’s summer programing creates space for girls to explore their creativity.
Visual Arts/Craft, STEAM
Age groups: 10-18
Dates: June 1-Aug. 13
Metro Theater Company Creative Arts Camp & Grand Theater Camp
From playing with storytelling through movement at Creative Arts Camp to learning how to audition for a play at Grand Theater Camp, MTC’s professional teaching artists bring fun and growth through the arts to campers of all ages.
Theater/Performance, Music, Visual Arts/Craft
Age groups: Pre-K-5th grade
Dates: June 8-July 17
Explore artists inspired by plant life, bugs, and animals through torn paper collage, sculpture, ink, watercolor, and printmaking with local St. Louis artist Andrea Henry Tharian.
Visual Arts/Craft
Age groups: 4-10
Dates: May 6-May 29
Join the Opera Explorers and learn about the ins and outs of theater or sign up for Sing Out and discover your voice at vocal camp.
Theater/Performance, Music (Opera)
Age groups: 9-12
Dates: June 1-26
Pianos for People Summer Piano Camp
Pianos for People offers a variety of free and low-cost classes focused on building campers’ piano skills.
Music, Dance
Age groups: 6-16
Dates: June 8-July 27
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Saint Louis Dance Theatre Summer Intensive
Full-day training in ballet, jazz, contemporary techniques, and new choreography and company repertoire, all wrapped up with an end of summer showcase for friends and family.
Dance (Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary)
Age groups: 10-18+
Dates: July 6-July 17
Saint Louis Ballet Summer Intensive
Explore a range of dance styles this summer, all grounded in strong ballet training at the core.
Dance (Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Musical Theater, Hip Hop)
Age groups: 7-18
Dates: June 15-July 17
Acting intensives, intro to improv, triple threat training, and full-fledged summer productions—STAGES has it all.
Theater/Performance (Acting, Improv, Musicals)
Age groups: 3-18
Dates: June 1-Aug. 3
STL Rhythm Collaborative Summer Camp
Tap into summer with Rhythm Collaborative’s classes for all levels, from beginner to advanced.
Dance (Tap)
Age groups: 6-18
Dates: July 15-Aug. 15
St. Louis Artist Guild: Camp STLAG
Running across six weeks in 5-day sessions, these classes make space for students of all ages to develop their abilities and imagination while exploring new mediums.
Visual Art/Craft
Age groups: 6-18
Dates: June 8-July 24
Join St. Louis’ first and oldest school of Irish music and dance school this summer and discover the fun of learning Irish dance, songs and games.
Dance, Music (Irish Dance, Ensemble Music, Small Group Instrument, Singing, and more)
Age groups: 8-12
Dates: June 1-12
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St. Louis Shakespeare Festival: Summer Shakespeare Studio
These summer sessions provide passionate young actors from across the US with rigorous training in stage performance, text analysis, and the artistic process.
Theater/Performance
Age groups: 9-13 and 14-19
Dates: June 1-30
St. Louis Writers Guild Summer Writers Camp
Grow as a writer with hands-on workshops, dedicated writing time, and guidance from published authors.
Writing/Literature
Age groups: 10-18
Dates: June 15-26
Stray Dog Theatre Summer Camp Program
Join a Stray Pups Youth Theatre Production of James and the Giant Peach Jr. — a whimsical journey packed with heart, humor, and the power of imagination.
Theater/Performance
Age groups: 5-19
Dates: June 26-28
The Novel Neighbor Summer Camp
Book-themed arts and crafts, storytelling, games and activities.
Writing/Literature
Age groups: 5-12
Dates: June 1-Aug. 14
Explore art, science, performance, and innovation at a magical summer camp.
STEAM, Theater/Performance
Age groups: 5-11
Dates: June 1-Aug. 7
The Repertory Theatre St. Louis: Camp Rep
Experience all the magic of acting, music, movement, and creative storytelling at Camp Rep.
Theater/Performance (Acting, Music, Movement, and Creative Storytelling)
Age groups: 7-13
Dates: July 27-Aug. 7
Webster University Community Music School (CMS) Summer Programs
From instrument intensives to Kindermusik Family Camp, CMS offers campers of all ages and interests opportunities to grow their music skills.
Music
Age groups: Pre-K-Grade 12
Dates: May 25-Aug. 1
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