Now Registering for Summer 2026!
June 1–August 14, 2026
Dates & Rates | Register Now!Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur – Grades K-7 | June 1–August 14
Marilyn Fox Building in Chesterfield – K-6 grades | June 1–August 7
What Do We Do At J Day Camps?
Chesterfield Camps
Campers in Chesterfield begin their day along the shaded edge of our baseball field, where they gather together for carpool and flagpole, plus any special guests or outdoor activities. In addition, campers use the outdoor field for soccer, flag football games, sack races and capture the flag. Campers also splash down in our outdoor pool, complete with two water slides! Indoors, they make arts and crafts, dream up elaborate skits and dance routines, and more.
Chesterfield campers will be able to choose from various activities including sports, arts, science, cooking, swimming, and more. Check out details by age group below!
This early childhood camp is full of music, storytelling, art, swimming (both swim lessons and free swim), sports, nature, and more. Guided by early childhood educators, activities are catered to our youngest campers. Campers staying for the afternoon will be given a rest period. Campers must be toilet trained (potty mastery) and at least 3 years old by the start of camp to participate in Camp Katan. Camp Katan is run by the J’s Early Childhood Center. Full day camp hours are 9am-3pm and half day hours are 9am-12:30pm. Before and after care is not available. Lunch is provided by camp for Camp Katan participants.
For more information about Camp Katan, please contact:
Kathy Coldiron, 314-442-3450
For K-2nd graders,Camp Essman offers a well-rounded experience with preset schedules that allow younger campers to enjoy a variety of activities. Each week includes four swim lessons to build confidence and skills in the water, along with other engaging activities designed to keep them active, learning, and having fun.
For 3rd-6th graders, customizing their weekly schedules. With the flexibility to mix and match focus activities, they can explore their passions and try something new. Options include sports, arts, climbing wall, and much more, creating a week of fun tailored to their interests.
At Camp Essman, every camper discovers something to love while building confidence, friendships, and unforgettable summer memories!
For more information about J Day Camps in Chesterfield, please contact:
Contact: Jess Bauer, 314-442-3431
Creve Coeur Camps
Our Creve Coeur complex offers two softball fields, a wooded area, a climbing wall, a multi-use field for soccer, flag football Ultimate Frisbee, races, and obstacle courses, plus indoor space, including racquetball courts, two full-size basketball courts in our gymnasium and the spacious Mirowitz Performing Arts Center for our weekly Shabbat celebration. And, of course, campers love our amazing outdoor pool, complete with an aquatic climbing wall, tree swing, and water slide.
Creve Coeur campers in grades 3-7 have the freedom to customize their weekly schedules, mixing and matching activities to suit their unique interests. We offer three to choose from at registration: Check out details by age group below!
This early childhood camp is full of music, storytelling, art, swimming (both swim lessons and free swim), sports, nature, and more. Guided by early childhood educators, activities are catered to our youngest campers. Campers staying for the afternoon will be given a rest period. Campers must be toilet trained (potty mastery) and at least 3 years old by the start of camp to participate in Camp Koplar. Camp Koplar is run by the J’s Early Childhood Center. Full day camp hours are 9am-3pm and half day hours are 9am-12:30pm. Before and after care is not available. Lunch is provided by camp for Camp Koplar participants.
For more information about Camp Koplar, please contact:
Melissa Burgess, 314-442-3224
Younger campers get a taste of everything through carefully crafted preset schedules that ensure a variety of activities. Their week includes four swim lessons to build confidence and skills in the water, along with other engaging activities designed to keep them active and entertained.
Older campers have the freedom to customize their weekly schedules, mixing and matching activities to suit their unique interests. This flexibility allows them to explore their passions, try something new, or balance their favorite activities throughout the week.
Three Camp Options to Choose From:
- Sports Camp: Get ready to run faster, play smarter, and compete stronger! Our Youth Sports Camp is designed for 3rd–7th graders who want to build confidence, sharpen skills, and have a blast doing it.Campers will learn fundamentals of games, learn the skills, strategies, and mindset needed to succeed across a variety of sports—all in a fun, encouraging, and high-energy environment.Whether your camper is new to sports or ready to level up, this camp brings the training, excitement, and inspiration every young athlete dreams of.Register now and let the games begin!
- Art Camp:Calling all young artists! Our Art Camp for 3rd–7th graders is a place where imagination runs wild and creativity comes to life.From paint to paper and everything in between, campers will dive into hands-on artistic projects that encourage self-expression, originality, and confidence. There are no rules—just creativity!Whether your child is a budding Picasso or just loves to create, this camp is all about expressing yourself, trying new things, and having fun while making art.Create. Imagine. Express. Sign up today and let the creativity shine!
- Baer Advanced Camp: Can’t decide? Why not enjoy the best of both worlds? Baer Advanced Camp offers a wide variety of activities, including sports, arts, team-building exercises, and more. It’s the ultimate mix of fun and exploration for campers who want to experience everything our program has to offer.
J Day Camps Swim Program
All of our campers swim almost every day at J Day Camps – without ever losing precious time on a bus. Our on-site swimming facilities provide free swim and swim lessons taught by our certified swim instructors. Both J locations have outdoor and indoor pools (five pools between the two locations!), so there’s no need to spend time riding a bus to enjoy the pool. The J has one of the best aquatics programs and swim experiences in St. Louis.
Our aquatics mission is that each camper has a safe and enjoyable experience while developing skills they can use for a lifetime. Each camper will be assessed on their first day of camp and placed into a corresponding swim class. All campers are required to participate unless they bring a note from their parent stating the reason to excuse them from swimming for that day. During instructional swim, campers will work with our certified instructors to improve their comfort and skills in the water. During free swim, campers have the chance to use their new skills in the pool appropriate for their abilities and on our water play equipment. All swimming activities are supervised by certified instructors and the watchful eyes of our summer camp counselors.
- At our Chesterfield camps, Kindergarten through 6th graders (all campers) will have both instructional and free swim.
- At our Creve Coeur camps, Kindergarten through 2nd graders will have both instructional and free swim; 3rd through 6th graders will have free swim and optional instructional swim.
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 |
| Life Enrichment & Camp Services Manager | ||
| Sarah Loos | ||
| 314.442.3295 | ||