REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024 AT 8:00A.
Summer Fun Day Camp LogoRegistration is taken on a first come, first serve basis. Don’t wait, spaces are limited and fill fast!

Locations: Blanchette Park and Wapelhorst Park

Our Summer Fun Day Camp will provide a fun and entertaining environment for your child through the work week. Let your child enjoy their summer with us at our parks! They will form new friendships while participating in different activities throughout the week such as; sports, cooking, swimming, water activities, crafts, field trips, games and so much more! Explore below to learn more about this great program!

INITIAL REGISTRATION AND PAYMENTS:

Week 1 (May 28 – May 31) and week 2 (June 3 – June 7) registration payments are due in full. For weeks 3 – 11 a $50 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is required per child, per week in order to hold a spot. After the initial registration via phone you can log into your account online to make payments towards each week’s balance. The remaining balance of each week of camp is due two weeks prior to the start date, example: Week 3 (June 10 – June 14) final payment would be due Monday, May 27.

If you have issues with the online payment system please give our Administration Office a call, (636)949-3372.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

 

AGES: 6 – 14
DATES: MAY 28 – AUGUST 9
LOCATION: BLANCHETTE PARK OR WAPELHORST PARK

WEEKS 2 - 5
AND 7 - 11

WEEKS 1 AND 6

4 day weeks
due to holidays.

REGULAR CAMP

Regular Camp Hours: 9:00A - 3:00P
Regular Fee: $190
Resident Discount Fee: $160
PER CHILD, PER WEEK
Regular Fee: $175
Resident Discount Fee: $145
PER CHILD, PER WEEK

SUNRISE OR SUNSET

Sunrise Hours: 6:30A - 9:00A
Sunset Hours: 3:00P - 6:00P
$60
PER CHILD, PER WEEK
$50
PER CHILD, PER WEEK

BOTH SUNRISE AND SUNSET

$95
PER CHILD, PER WEEK
$85
PER CHILD, PER WEEK
Fees are per child per week and are all inclusive.
Fee includes water activities, field trips and materials needed for arts and crafts projects. Children are to bring their own sack lunch and snacks daily.
Each camper will receive one camp shirt for their entire camp schedule.
Additional camp shirts may be purchased
over the phone or at the Administration Office
in Blanchette Park. Show your receipt to Day Camp Staff to pick up your order.

DAY CAMP PARENT MEETING:

St. Charles Parks and Recreation Summer Fun Day Camp staff will hold a Parent/Guardian meeting to go over details and frequently asked questions before camp begins. This meeting is held as an additional resource for parents wanting more information on day-to-day camp details and is not mandatory to attend. The meeting will be held on Sunday, May 19th  5:00-6:00pm at Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park. There will be time after the meeting to meet and greet with leadership staff from both camp locations and purchase additional camper shirts.

2024 PARENT MANUAL

SUMMER FUN DAY CAMP WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

  • Blanchette Day Camp Week
  • Wapelhorst Day Camp Week

WEEK SCHEDULE

FIELD TRIP DESTINATIONS

Field Trips are subject to change.
WEEK 1: May 28 - May 31
No Camp Monday, May 27
Theme: Superheroes Assemble
Ages 6-9: Myseum
Ages 10-14: Great Skate
WEEK 2: June 3 - June 7
Theme: Welcome to the Jungle
All Ages: St. Louis Zoo
WEEK 3: June 10 - June 14
Theme: Batter Up
Ages 6 - 11: Go Play!
Ages 12-14: St. Louis Cardinals Game
WEEK 4: June 17 - June 21
Theme: First Responders Week
All Ages: STL Nerf Wars
WEEK 5: June 24 - June 28
Theme: Gone Camping
Ages 6-9: Jaycee Park & BBQ
Ages 10-14: Meramec Caverns
WEEK 6: July 1 - July 5
No Camp Thursday, July 4
Theme: Party in the USA
All Ages: Alligator's Creek
WEEK 7: July 8 - July 12
Theme: Ooey Gooey Science
All Ages: Science Center
WEEK 8: July 15 - July 19
Theme: Christmas in July
All Ages: Movie Theater
WEEK 9: July 22 - July 26
Theme: Tie-Dye Week
Ages 6-11: Magic House
Ages 12-14: Float Trip
WEEK 10: July 29 - August 2
Theme: Under the Sea
All Ages: Aquaport
WEEK 11: August 5 - August 9
Theme: Camp's Got Talent
All Ages: Pool Swap
Blanchette Camp goes to Wapelhorst Aquatic Facility and Wapelhorst Camp goes to Blanchette Aquatic Facility

FIELD TRIP DATES AND LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
BLANCHETTE CAMP
WAPELHORST CAMP

CAMP ADD ONS

Add more fun to your Summer Fun Day camp with the following Add On options.
Click HERE to learn more about each.

– Baseball Camp

– Soccer Camp

– Splash Zone Camp

– NEW – Art Camp

– *Youth Group Swim Lessons Click Here

*Add 2 weeks of group swim lessons onto your child’s Summer Fun Day Camp schedule. These “add-on” lessons are available during the Monday – Thursday 9:40A sessions at the Blanchette or Wapelhorst Aquatic Facilities. Summer Fun Day Camp counselors will accompany those registered for group swim lessons to the aquatic facility at their camp location.

Summer Fun Day Camp Cancellation Policy

  • If cancelling 14 or more days prior to scheduled activity: Refund minus the $50 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit
  • If cancelling 14 days or less from scheduled activity: NO REFUND
  • Personal absences are forfeited.