Summer Camps

2026 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 2026. See the brochure below for details on Day Camp, Teen Camp, Aqua Camp and other specialty weekly camps.

Registration for 2026 Summer Camp Begins February 1st for Residents/Pointe Members.

Registration for Non-Residents begins February 15th.

Register Here

Click the image below for the 2026 Summer Camp Brochure

Summer Camp Newsletters

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 the Camp Director at or (314) 581-2806.

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Contact Us

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

The Pointe at Ballwin Commons	(636) 227-8950
North Pointe Aquatic Center	(636) 227-2981
Camp Cell Phone	(314) 581-2806
Camp Director	(314) 581-2806
Terri Johnson (Inclusion Coordinator)	(314) 835-6157

Parent Communication

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.

NEW THIS YEAR: ePACT

The City of Ballwin is partnering with ePACT for communication for summer camp.

Why are we using ePACT?

To save you time - With ePACT, you only need to complete your child’s information once and update it as needed.
Reduces risks associated with HIPAA - Collecting data electronically.
Checking campers in/out using contactless methods reduces contact.
For better security & privacy- ePACT’s high encryption levels and commitment to security means your data on ePACT is safer than on paper.

How it Works:

Register for Camp with Ballwin Parks and Recreation - without all the tedious questions.
You’ll receive an email invite from ePact to share information with Ballwin Parks and Recreation.
Click ‘Complete Request’ to create a free account, or log-in if you already have an existing ePACT account.
Enter the required information, like medical conditions, allergies, ADA accommodations, and lifejacket requirements so that program staff have access.

It’s a very simple process! ePACT will send a request for EACH child - click the “Complete Request” button, create an account and follow the prompts to share data with Ballwin Parks and Recreation. If you have more than one child attending, family data will automatically pre-fill, saving you time!

**Please note ePACT is a different system than the system you used to register your child for camp, your login information for Ballwin Parks and Recreation Registration (RecTrac) will not automatically log into ePACT**

Additional Perks:

Check in/out at the touch of a button. You have the power to add/remove authorized pickup individuals within your account. Grandma in town to do a surprise pickup? Simply add her to the authorized pickup list and include her picture.
Global and direct communication - With ePACT we can communicate with all parents, specific age groups, or individual parents/emergency contacts with ease. Communication can come via text, email, and automated voicemail all at once.
The power to update information - You have the ability to update information throughout the camp season. New meds for your camper? Simply update your camper’s ePACT account. Your camper took swimming lessons and can now swim independently and no longer requires a lifejacket? Just update the camper’s ePACT account.
And much more…

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

Click here

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 ePACT.

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 we cancel a program.
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 .

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 pick-up list. *ePact will be used for all pick-up and drop-off and approved pick-up lists.

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

Is Ballwin Day Camp an Outdoor Camp?

Yes, Ballwin Day Camp is held outside. Camp will make arrangements for inclement weather, excessive heat, etc. All changes for drop-off/pick-up and camp location changes will be communicated through our ePACT system.

What should I bring to camp?

All campers MUST bring a lunch, snack, water bottle, sunscreen, a swimsuit, a towel and must wear closed-toed shoes. On Fridays, the Kona Ice Food Truck will be available to campers 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?

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.

How will I know what group my camper is in?

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.

Does my child need to complete Kindergarten prior to camp?

Yes, all 5-year-olds must have already completed a year of Kindergarten in order to register for camp.

What is the camper to counselor ratio?

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.

My child wants to purchase something from the North Pointe concession stand, do I need to send cash?

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.

Who do I contact:

Who do I contact if there is an issue with registration, I need a refund, or to transfer a registration? For registration concerns, refunds, or transfers, please contact the Camp Director at campdirector@ballwin.mo.us or call (314) 581-2806.

I need to add someone to a pick up list, speak with the Camp Director, or arrange a late drop-off or early pick-up? For all day-to-day issues, ePACT will be used for pick-up list updates, direct communication with the Camp Director/Assistant Director. For emergencies, please use the Camp Cell Phone at (314) 581-2806 - available each day of camp between 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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

Ballwin Day Camp 2026 Field Trips/Onsite Activities

All field trips/onsite activities are on Wednesdays unless indicated below. Field Trips are scheduled, but tentative. Weather, staffing, bus availability all can affect the field trip schedule.

Day Camp

Week 1 - STL Zoo

Week 2 - Anne OC Playscapes

Week 3 - Big Joel Safari

Week 4 - Rockwood Reserves

Week 5 - OMG Josh - Onsite (Tuesday), Movie Theater (Wednesday)

Week 6 - Reptile Guy - Onsite

Week 7 - Grants Farm

Week 8 - Bowlero

Week 9 - Suson Park

Week 10 - Vlasis Park - Bounce Houses, Fire Truck, Police Station Tour

Teen Camp