Welcome to J Day Camps—A Fun-Filled Summer of Learning, Growing, Playing, & Exploring!
Now Registering for Summer 2026!
Dates & Rates | Register Now!
Camp Katan | Ages 3–5/pre-K | June 1–August 7 | FOX/Chesterfield, MO
Camp Koplar | Ages 3–5/pre-K | June 1–August 7 | SFC/Creve Coeur, MO
Camp Essman | Grades K–6 | June 1–August 7 | FOX/Chesterfield, MO
Camp Baer | Grades K–7 | June 1–August 14 | SFC/Creve Coeur, MO
J Youth Theatre Summer Experience | Grades 2–6 | June 15–26 | SFC/Creve Coeur, MO
J Day Camps offer an unforgettable summer experience for campers ages 3 to grade 7, where curiosity, confidence, and joyful exploration come to life. Rooted in the warm values and traditions of our Jewish community, our camps create simple, meaningful moments—like celebrating Shabbat or highlighting kindness—that feel natural and welcoming to families of every background and belief.
Under the leadership of our new Senior Director of Day Camps and Youth Services, Mark Cohen, we’re building on a strong foundation with enhanced staff training and even more thoughtfully designed experiences to ensure every camper feels supported and included.
With locations in Creve Coeur and Chesterfield, J Day Camps provide a safe, nurturing environment where every child can discover new adventures, build friendships, and shine all summer long.
Embracing Diversity and Inclusion Make Summer Camps for Everyone!
We encourage diversity, and children of all backgrounds are welcome. Our campers and staff are diverse in every way imaginable, including personality, creativity, athletic ability, ethnicity, culture, developmental ability, gender, and religion. Our community allows your child to feel at ease and to learn more about other people in the world we all share.
The Life Enrichment Services at the J provide summer camp accommodation and accessibility services to ensure that everyone can access and participate in our wonderful programs, regardless of ability or diagnosis. We also provide programs specifically designed for individuals with disabilities.
Caring, Well-Trained, Professional Staff
Our staff is led by full-time, year-round camp professionals who guide and train our counselors through over 30 hours of thoughtful and purposeful training. Our Senior Director of Day Camps and Youth Services, Mark Cohen, is looking forward to a summer filled with new and old camp traditions complete with carefully planned activities and fun in the sun
Want to become a counselor yourself? You can apply now!
Come Early, Have Fun, Eat Lunch, & Stay Late
Our Before and After Care options give your camper even more time to play, explore, and have fun while fitting seamlessly into your family’s schedule. Plus, our optional lunch add‑on takes the stress out of packing lunch each morning.
Learn More About Before & After Care
Contacts
| Senior Director of Day Camps and Youth Services | Director of Youth Services, Chesterfield | Manager of Youth Programs, Creve Coeur |
| Mark Cohen | Jess Bauer | Sydney Reynolds |
| 314.442.3263 | 314.442.3431 | 314.442.3128 |
| Administrator, EC Camp Katan | Administrative Assistant, EC Camp Koplar | Director, Youth Theatre Summer Experience |
| Kathy Coldiron | Melissa Burgess | Robyn Hartley |
| 314-442-3450 | 314-442-3224 | 314.442.3239 |
| Life Enrichment & Camp Services Manager | ||
| Sarah Loos | ||
| 314.442.3295 | ||
| ACA Accreditation J Day Camps program is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), the only national accrediting body for camps of all types. ACA’s accreditation standards focus on health, safety, and risk management, and are used as benchmarks by government entities. ACA accreditation provides public evidence of a camp’s commitment to the well-being of campers and staff. | ||