YMCA Summer Day Camp

Summer Starts Here

Discover a summer of fun at the YMCA! Our age-tailored camps cater to preschoolers, teens, and everyone in between across 22 convenient St. Louis and Metro East locations. Choose from Traditional Day Camp or Special Interest Camps, with Before and After Camp Care available to extend hours. Offerings may differ by location, so explore our exciting lineups at a Y near you!

Now Hiring Summer Day Camp Counselors

Once hired, eligible for $300 employee referral bonuses

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Experience the YMCA Camp Lakewood Difference

The Y's overnight summer camp in Potosi, MO is an experience like no other. YMCA Camp Lakewood brings kids ages 6-17 from all walks of life together to try new things without judgment. With a sprawling 5,000-acre campus and a private 360-acre lake, Camp Lakewood becomes a summer sanctuary accommodating various interests, ranging from paddle boarding to horseback riding to campfires and more.

See for yourself how one summer at Camp Lakewood will leave you with memories and friends that last a lifetime.

Find Your True Calling When You Work for the Y

If you have talent, knowledge, and passion for working with children - and you want to work in an organization where you will be rewarded with opportunities to serve, it’s time to learn more about what the Gateway Region YMCA has to offer. We offer a variety of excellent opportunities in Early Childhood Education, Y Club Before & After School Enrichment, and Summer Camp.