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High school camps
for Madison County kids

Scout day Camps

​Mission: Mississippi (Godfrey)
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Ages: 12+)
$275. June 28-July 2 and July 19-23
Learn how explorers used the Mississippi River, how the river effects commerce, and animals that live here for the river.

Police Youth Academy (Edwardsville)
Ages 12-16
8am to 4pm Mon-Fri
Intense two week long leadership academy.  Graduation Banquet at the end of the two weeks. 
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SIUE Writing Camp (Online)
Grades 2-12
July 6-17, Monday-Friday
Intensive writing instruction, encouragement, and support with morning instruction, interaction online, videos, interactive story prompts, and other activities. All activities receive feedback from camp counselors.  Camp fees are $25.

Sunset Hills Golf (Edwardsville)
​Ages 7-16  $175-$375
Half day and full day camps are available. Full day camp runs 9-4pm.

Other Day Camps

Arts & Crafts (Highland)
8 years+.   $150
10:30am to 3pm Tuesday- Friday.  Bring a sack lunch except Friday is pizza party. Studio has a filtration system and participants will be spaced. 
Dollhouse (ages 8+). June 8th-11th
Myths and Legends (ages 10+). June 15th-18th
Boho Crafts (ages 12+). June 22nd-25th

Brier Bank Horse Camp (Marine)
Age 6-18
Camp runs from 9-2pm with optional before and after care.  Curriculum includes riding, games on horseback, and educational activities including anatomy, horse care, safety, horse tack, horse nutrition, costs of ownership, and much more.

Engineering Camps (Edwardsville)
Grades 9-12
Session 1: June 7 - 11 or Session 2: June 14 - 18To introduce engineering disciplines, computer science and construction management to aspiring high-school students. $450 includes all costs.

SIUE Jazz Camp (Edwardsville)
Entering grades 8-12
Tuesday-Thursday, June 22-24
Campers will learn performance and improvisation techniques from faculty members in the SIUE jazz department. Students work on mastering the fundamentals of jazz improvisation  through combo rehearsals, master classes, and jam sessions. Students will perform a concert. $130.  Contact: Garrett Schmidt. gschmid@siue.edu

Musical Theater Workshop (Edwardsville)
Entering grades 7 and above
Monday-Friday, June 28-July 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

In-depth experience in musical theater training. Includes vocal training, dance training, song preparation, audition technique, monologue preparation, and acting improvisation. Workshop will culminate in a public performance. $180. Contact: Marc Shapman maschap@siue.edu

​Nature Institute (Godfrey)
Mission: Mississippi​ (Ages: 12+)
$275
June 28-July 2 and July 19-23
Learn how past explorers used the Mississippi River, how commerce is affected by the river, and what animals live here because of the river.

Percussion Institute (Edwardsville)
Entering grades 6-12
June 7-10, 8:30am-4:50pm
Camp focus areas include: Snare Drum, Timpani, Drumset, Marching, World, Ensemble, and more! Four-day camp includes master classes, clinics, performances, ensemble rehearsals, and more. $200. Contact: Daniel Smithiger: dsmithi@siue.edu. 618-650-3913

​Police Youth Academy (Edwardsville)

Ages 12-16
8am to 4pm Mon-Fri
Intense two week long leadership academy.  Graduation Banquet at the end of the two weeks. 

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Secondary Academy of Learning (Edwardsville)
Ages 13+
In-depth exploration of hand sewing, needlework, hearth cooking, etc. Girls attending this camp should have a basic knowledge of hand sewing. Participants may dress in reproduction clothing (please provide dress size at registration). $100 per camper. Pre-registration is required and must include a completed registration form. 

SIUE Writing Camp (Online)
Grades 2-12
July 6-17, Monday-Friday
Intensive writing instruction, encouragement, and support with morning instruction, interaction online, videos, interactive story prompts, and other activities. All activities receive feedback from camp counselors.  Camp fees are $25.

String Development Camp (Edwardsville)
Any violin, viola or cello student that can read music.
Monday-Friday, July 12-16, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Violin, viola and cello students, parents and observers are welcome!  Focuses on alternative styles. A day at camp includes: orchestra, chamber music, electives, daily recitals, and private Lessons.  Students do not need to be Suzuki students to participate in camp. The minimum requirement is reading in the keys of D and G, and at the Suzuki book 2 level and above.  $300.  Register online. Review and complete the additional registration materials. Contact: Mikaila Seo: mseo@siue.edu 618-650-2839

Sunset Hills Golf (Edwardsville)
​Ages 7-16  $175-$375
Half day and full day camps are available. Full day camp runs 9-4pm.

overnight camps

Ben Frankel (3rd-11th grade)
A coed, overnight, summer camp for Jewish children and teens located in Carbondale, IL. An inclusive, pluralist Jewish community filled with options for everyone, regardless of Jewish background.

Camp Fury (High School)
Girls join the ranks of firefighters and law enforcement personnel to practice search-and-rescue skills, learn crime scene investigation tactics, and complete confidence-boosting and adrenaline-pumping activities like an aerial climb, rappelling, canine tracking and extinguishing live fire! Campers meet and bond with women who are breaking barriers and stereotypes in these traditionally male-dominated fields.  For more information  email Melissa Niedermann or call 314.592.2346.

Cub Creek Science Camp (ages 7-17)
Focused on creating fun and educational STEM summer programs.

Girl Scout Camps (2nd-12th grade)
$360-$640, Many camps for Adventure and Leadership available

Horse Camp (age 13+ or 8th grade +) (High Ridge, MO)
Play games in the riding ring, take trail rides, and show off advanced skills at the Cavalcade show. Other activities can include rock climbing, shooting, swimming, cavalcade training, ropes course, campfires, and more.  Participants will need to have earned their Horsemanship merit badge or pass a riding test.   

Ranger Program (14 and older) (Knob Lick, MO)
Scouts spend the week backpacking to outpost campsites across the 3,500+ acre ranch.  Activities can include blacksmithing, challenge courses, wilderness survival skill, black powder rifle shooting, fishing, canoeing, and more. Session 1: 

STEM Week (ages 11-17) (High Ridge, MO)
A week of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in addition to swimming, shooting, climbing, and more. If you love the outdoors but want more science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, this is the week for you.  $340
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STEM on CAMPus
A unique “camp” experience to get a taste for college life! Sleep in the dorms, eat in the dining halls, and have fun each evening with a variety of activities including campus rec center nights! 

Weloki Girls Camp (3rd-12th grade)
Week long summer camps.  Teaches girls the to succeed in life.  Create a safe environment so that everyday girls can learn life skills and understand the world.  In New Haven, MO. $1,295.
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    • Preschool Camps
    • Elementary & middle school Camps
    • High School Camps
    • Art
  • By Town
    • Alton, East Alton, & Godfrey
    • Collinsville
    • Edwardsville