Best Missouri Equestrian Camps Summer 2024-25 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: Cub Creek boasts our modern, air-conditioned cabins with private showers and restrooms in each cabin. Each of the 15 cabins comfortably sleeps 16 campers and 4 staff counselors. Camp's newest addition is our large dining hall that allows for all of camp to eat at the same time. The dining hall is also home to some of camp's favorite animals- lemurs! They are housed in an adjacent, glassed enclosure so that campers may see them as they eat! Camp also has a swimming pool, 3 cleared, camp sites, several activity pavilions, 2 ropes course towers, 3 main animal buildings not including our dog kennels and wallaby country, pottery and art studios, and an impressive camp store with snacks, knick-knacks, and apparel.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Counselors at camp are college students or graduates who have an interest in children, animals, and science. All of our staff are trained for two weeks prior to the start of camp so that we can deliver the best possible program. Camp has a long list of activities! Please visit our website for a complete description at: Our Camp Website Link: www.MOScienceCamp.com.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Senior campers (12+) are encouraged to take our CIT program. This is a wonderful start to their leadership training, and prepares them for the ASIT Program at Cub Creek. At our camp, our teen campers who wish to have more responsibility and more animal training, take part in the Animal Specialist in Training (ASIT) Program. Requirements for this program include one year at camp as a camper, recommendations from counselors and staff, and exemplary behavior. Our ASITs work in the animal area with our Animal Team, are leaders around camp, teach and assist in classes,and are a valued part of the CCSC family.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp starts June 4th and has four, one-week sessions. Starting July 2nd, campers can stay for two, four, or six week sessions. Please visit our website for a complete list of dates and prices.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Cub Creek Science Camp offers a variety of fun jobs this summer! Most of our staff are counselors who are assigned to a cabin, but also have instructor duties for what we call our "activity periods". Activities include ROPES COURSE (climbing, zip-line, rappelling, big swing, crate stacking, leap of faith), ARCHERY, ARTS & CRAFTS, RIFLERY, ANIMALS (llamas, alpaces, procupines, foxes, lemurs, sloths, parrots, snakes, ferrets, etc), JR. VET, CULINARY,SURVIVAL SKILLS, HIKING, BOTANY, CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS, CAVING, CRIME SCIENCE, plus many more!

We train you here! No prior experience is needed!

Interested applicants may apply for summer camp on our website. The link to the application is Our Camp Website Link: www.mosciencecamp.com

For questions, please contact Ari Farley, camp's Assistant Director at the email, marketing[AT]bearriverranch.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Located on a 150 acres with 15 modern cabins with bathrooms. Outdoor swimming pool, air conditioned dinning hall, recreation room, crafts room, nature lodge, activity pavilion, two lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, rifle range, archery range, ropes course, 2 zip lines, horse stables, Health center, tree house located on the Black River.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Taum Sauk has been a leader in camping since 1946. Located in Lesterville, Missouri on the Beautiful Black River. Our caring and skilled staff lead campers through daily activities. American Camp Accredited. Learn more from our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.taumsauk.com.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Campers finishing 9th grade and are 15 to 16 years old can participate in a leadership training program. Hands on activities and training.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Off season rental groups welcome.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp Taum Sauk coed private camp for children ages 8 - 15. Transportation is included in the tuition. Winter phone 314-993-1655. Visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.taumsauk.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Two Week: June 8 to June 21 $1,900.00
Three Week A: June 22 to July 12 $2,625.00
Three Week B: July 13 to Aug 2 $2,625.00
Five Week: June 8 to July 12 $3,975.00
Six Week: June 22 to Aug 2 $4,700.00
Eight Week: June 8 to Aug 2 $6,050.00

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Summer staff starting at age 18.  Be a part of a caring, and personal staff.  Nine weeks of commitment.  Visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.taumsauk.com to complete a staff application.

CAMP FACILITIES: For Camp for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders, campers stay in the learning center which is complete with modern amenities

Adventure camp for Challenging Youth is a semi-primitive camping experience. Youth will be camping in individual tents or group tee-pees and cooking their meals over a campfire (with help from an expert guide). There is no electricity or running water at the campsites. Hand-pumped water and vault-style toilet facilities are in close proximity to each campsite. Bathing is done in the river and lake.

Our camp facilities also include:
10-acre recreational lake with Adventure Platform (The Blob, 150’ water zip line, rope swings, trapeze, rolling log, watermat, waterslide, & more)
28-element high challenge course
Dual 800-foot zip lines
Power pole, giant swing and vertical playground
8-element covered vertical challenge course
40-foot climbing wall
Buddy Team low ropes course
Team development course
Alpine rescue course
“The Crazy Mudder”—team mud obstacle course
3 miles of single track, flow tracks, and a pump track for Mountain Bikes
Full-court covered basketball/volleyball pavilion
Equestrian instruction and trail rides
Arts and crafts
Balance area
Play area with swings
Kayaking or canoeing in lake
Primitive skills (fire building, shelters, cordage, traps, tracking, crafts)
The Adventure Barn with Barn Swings, Rope Swings, Foam Pits, Slacklines

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: It is our belief that everyone has a unique purpose and calling in life that can be found and fulfilled through a life of Integrity, Service, Efficacy and Vision. We believe that adventure and wilderness environments provide the most inspiring and effective venue for the development of these attributes and to begin the journey to fulfilling that purpose.  

Adventure and wilderness experiences are not an escape from the daily grind. They are reality where the true self always eventually surfaces, free of the walls and masks built up through time and experience.  Adventure experiences, if paid attention to, can provide the lessons most needed for each person at that exact moment of their life.

This may be a time of purification, of testing, of building, of confirmation, of waking, of changing, of envisioning, or something totally different. However, whatever is needed is there for the taking, if they choose to seek it. At the Ranch, individuals, families, and teams are given the resources and opportunity to determine where they are in life, and what they truly need to continue their journey to become the men and women they were created to be.

The Ranch prides itself on its safety, competency, and professionalism. Great Circle has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™. The Meramec Adventure Learning Ranch is also an accredited member of and follows all standards of operation of the American Camp Association. The director is a certified Single Pitch Instructor through the American Mountain Guides Association and a Single Pitch Guide with the Professional Climbing Guides Institute.

Challenge courses are built, inspected and certified by Association of Challenge Course Technology professional vendors. All activity staff members are trained extensively and regularly to the highest standards using state of the art equipment, training, and techniques in all activities. Programming staff also have advanced backcountry/wilderness first aid training and certifications.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Adventure Camp for Challenging Youth:
June 23th through June 27th, 2014
Young men ages 13-17
$660.00/Participant
Please Visit: Our Camp Website Link: meramecranch.great-circle.org

Camp for Youth on the Autism Spectrum:
July 21st through July 25th, 2014
July 28th through August 1st, 2014
Co-ed ages 7-18
Free to St. Louis County, MO residents
Please Visit: Our Camp Website Link: meramecranch.great-circle.org

CAMP FACILITIES: We have air conditioned cabins, spacious showers and bathroom stalls, laundry machines free of charge in each unit.

We also have a dining hall, education building, strength building, arts and crafts, and a large outdoor sporting field. We also have an outdoor challenge course, rock wall, and archery area.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camp is accredited by the ACA and Better Business Bureau.

Our programming is through health professionals and college internship students who guide campers to weight loss success through fitness activities, behavior modification, and nutritional education along with well-balanced, portion-controlled meals.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available, see website.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete camp info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.campjumpstart.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Now accepting applications for Summer 2017 positions!

Position opening for a registered nurse wishing to expand the experience as an assistant director.  Our health and wellness program allows nurses the opportunity to practice prevention for themselves and to teach others how to avoid illness and injury.

We are hiring general counselors, lifeguards, and fitness/nutrition class instructors.

We can also serve as an internship as required by some college programs

A nine week commitment is required:
- Staff Training Week: June 5-10th
- Camp Sessions: June 11- August 5th
- Last Day/Contract Ends: August 6th

CAMP FACILITIES:

Camp Cedarledge is located in Pevely, MO and rolls across 700 acres of wooded hills. It is home to 35 horses, a covered riding arena and horse trails. Camp Cedarledge has lodge, cabin and tent units and hosts Resident, Troop and Day Camp sessions.

Camp Tuckaho is located in Troy, MO and sits on more than 600 acres of beautiful forest. Here, girls build leadership skills by participating in the Outdoor Adventure Course Challenge.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Both Camp Tuckaho and Cedarledge are accredited by the American Camp Association Camps (ACA) which requires us to follow over 300 specific criteria in addition to Girl Scouts of the USA, county and state rules.

All staff are required to go through several background screenings, drug screenings, complete a week of intense training and be certified in First Aid and CPR.

Lifeguards are training and tested through a Red Cross Certified Instructor.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our camps offer Leader-in-Training, Counselor-in-Training and Advanced Counselor-in-Training.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We have activity scholarships and offer payment plans

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): She and Me for daughter and their favorite female (Mom, Aunt, Grandmother)

Just the 2 of Us for girl and their favorite male (Dad, Uncle, Grandfather)

Labor Day Family Camp for the whole famiy

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Our camps host special events and camping for troops on weekends throughout the year.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Our camps are open to all girls. You DO NOT have to be a Girl Scout to attend our camps.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:

The Camp Adventure Guide, our camp publication, is available online at girlscoutsem.org/campadventureguide.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We currently have openings for Camp Counselors.

Interested parties can email Melissa Niedermann at mniedermann[AT]girlscoutsem.org.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:
Challenge Camp - Campers Get to challenge themselves on our high flying challenge course!

Edge Camp - Camp centered around creative large group challenges. If things like t-shirt cannon skee ball sound fun to you then this is your camp.

Amazing Race - This camp is just like the show. Campers will race through different challenges on site and across the Midwest.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available as needed, visit Our Camp Website Link: www.heartlandcamps.org for more information.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For information, dates, and prices of our overnight and day camp programs visit.

Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.HeartlandCamps.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We have both year round and summer jobs available. For more information visit Our Camp Website Link: www.heartlandcamps.org.

Heartland also has a year long internship for camp ministry. For more information visit Our Camp Website Link: www.heartlandcamps.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: The Missouri Military Academy campus offers four residence halls, an academic complex, a gymnasium, natatorium, field house, athletic fields, stables, a chapel and 100+ acres of outdoor areas that are perfect for boys and young men to exercise and have fun. Tour our campus.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Each summer Missouri Military Academy welcomes young people to our Summer Camps and Workshops from across the country to train, compete and learn in our state of the art military and recreational facilities. Our military summer school experience is a rewarding opportunity for young people to learn leadership skills and to improve on their academics. Join other campers from around Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Oklahoma and Texas and make the most of your summer! MMA offers five excellent summer programs for young people.

1. Academic Camps for Grades 7-12 (Boys) (Girls may only be enrolled as Day Students, sorry boarding is only available for Boys) MMA offers structured, success-oriented academic programs during the summer to enrich, educate and inspire young people and improve their confidence. *Camp Credit for Boys and Girls Grades 9-12 Our for-credit academic camp allows students to earn credit while simultaneously honing their subject knowledge and study skills. Courses are small to allow teachers to work closely with each student, maximizing their experience. Camp Credit is designed especially for high school students wishing to take a makeup or enrichment course. The afternoons and weekends offer opportunities for students to relax and to participate in activities that reinforce their confidence and academic focus. Students build academic skills as well as friendships and self-confidence. A guided study hall takes place nearly every evening with camp faculty present to assist with study time and homework. Both boys and girls are welcome in each of the camps however we will limit the enrollment of girls to that of a day or commuter student, no boarding. Available courses (students choose one): Algebra I Algebra II Biology I Chemistry English I English II Geometry Spanish *Camp Core Skills for Boys and Girls Grades 7-8 This integrated approach to education covers key academic skills and knowledge in math, science and reading. Students are taught using the best methods for middle school-aged students, engaging them in hands-on, interactive projects throughout the day. After class and on weekends, students are involved in fun activities that challenge their abilities. An evening guided study hall is conducted under the supervision of a teacher who can also assist students with their work. Fun Activities at the MMA Academic Camps: Participants in both of the Academic Camps enjoy an afternoon activity every day after school that include: Soccer Horseback Riding Swimming Field Trips Paintball Basketball SCUBA Physical Fitness Weight Training Flag Football Tennis

2. Confidence Camp for Boys Ages 8-11 Our Summer Confidence Camp has something for everyone and it is accredited by the American Camp Association. Plus, boys leave with more than new friendships and memories of a great time – they take with them leadership experience and a new sense of self-confidence. Session One: July 6-12, 2015 Session Two: July 12-18, 2015 Tuition: $960.00 per session (Attendees may enroll for both sessions) MMA’s Confidence Camp helps boys 8-11 develop a sense of pride in themselves and their accomplishments. Focusing on good decision-making and teamwork exercises, the one-week program rewards young men for their progress. Two one-week options are available.

3. Leadership Camp for Young Men Ages 12-17 Young men ages 12-17 find new challenges at the two-week Leadership Camp. The program teaches boys to follow as well as to lead, as it helps them to un­derstand the benefits and responsibilities of being a leader. Physical training helps participants unlock their potential, and team-building courses help them to work better alongside their peers. This camp is accredited by the American Camp Association and adheres to their high standards. MMA Summer Camps have something for everyone. Plus, boys leave with more than new friendships and memories of a great time – they take with them leadership experience and a new sense of self-confidence. Young men ages 12-17 find new challenges at the two-week Leadership Camp. The program teaches boys to follow as well as to lead, as it helps them to understand the benefits and responsibilities of being a leader. Physical training helps participants unlock their potential, and team-building courses help them to work better alongside their peers. The camp has an active schedule that includes: Daily physical training Paintball Rappelling Rifle marksmanship Pugil sticks Swimming Knot tying Leadership Reaction Course First aid training with certification High ropes Climbing Wall Map reading

From paintball to rappelling, archery to camp-outs, rope courses to rifle marksmanship to team building exercises, MMA Summer Programs have something for everyone. Students leave with more than new friendships and memories of a great time–they take with the leadership experience and a new or renewed sense of self-confidence.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Young men ages 12-17 find new challenges at the two-week Leadership Camp. The program teaches boys to follow as well as to lead, as it helps them to un­derstand the benefits and responsibilities of being a leader. Physical training helps participants unlock their potential, and team-building courses help them to work better alongside their peers. This camp is accredited by the American Camp Association and adheres to their high standards.

MMA Summer Camps have something for everyone. Plus, boys leave with more than new friendships and memories of a great time – they take with them leadership experience and a new sense of self-confidence.

Young men ages 12-17 find new challenges at the two-week Leadership Camp. The program teaches boys to follow as well as to lead, as it helps them to understand the benefits and responsibilities of being a leader. Physical training helps participants unlock their potential, and team-building courses help them to work better alongside their peers.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For detailed information, please visit us at:
Our Camp Website Link: www.missourimilitaryacademy.org