for boys and girls age 3-grade 8 PASSPORT
Day Camps
Day Camps are open to boys and girls from all schools entering JK3 through Grade 6. Campers are grouped by age and ability with staff selected to meet each group’s needs. The cost is $295 per week with a discounted rate of $2,250 if a camper attends all eight weeks.
CAMP HOLIDAZE
| June 3-7 & June 10-14
Celebrate all of your favorite holidays! Dress in costume for Halloween, bake cookies for Christmas, dye eggs for Easter, show your spirit for Fourth of July, and more in this holiday-themed camp. The first week includes a trip to Upper Limits; the second, a trip to Sky Zone.
CAMP EINSTEIN
| June 17-21 & June 24-28
Aspiring scientists, get ready to explore engineering through LEGO robotics and participate in science projects and computer coding. The first week includes a trip to The Magic House; the second, a trip to the St. Louis Science Center.
LIGHTS!
CAMERA! ACTION! | July 8-12 & July 15-19
Become the star that you were born to be! Perform, record, edit, and release your own movies to share with fellow campers and parents. Both weeks include a trip to an area theatre for age-appropriate movies.
AQUAPALOOZA | July 22-26 & July 29-August 2
Aquatic adventures commence as campers learn about the depths of the ocean and explore the wonders of the sea. Campers will launch water balloons and enjoy maritime escapades. Both weeks include a trip to an area water park.
Athletic Camps
Athletic Camps are open to girls from all schools entering Kindergarten through Grade 8 unless noted otherwise. The cost is $125 per session with players grouped by age and ability.
FIELD HOCKEY | May 28-31 | 9:30-11:30 am
LACROSSE | June 3-6 | 3-4 pm
BASKETBALL for grades 6-8 | June 17-20 | 11 am to 1 pm
DAY CAMPS INCLUDE:
Themed programs from 9 am to 3 pm with before and after care beginning at 7:15 am and ending at 6 pm
Hot breakfast, lunch, and snacks served daily
Weekly field trips to St. Louis attractions
Staff trained in CPR and First Aid with a Registered Nurse on campus
Daily swimming lessons or free swim with Red Cross Certified Lif
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July
PARENTS SAY?
“The before and after care is key for two working parents in the summer. Loved it!”
“It is the best of all of the summer camps my son has attended. You have put together a marvelous program, and I have recommended it to at least 20 people.”
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“My daughter loved it, and we will be back in the future. She learned to swim with the help of the counselors and just by doing it everyday...It just went too fast!”
“Our kids love the different activities that are offered daily and swimming! They like the food, and I like how there are options for my picky eater.”
“I’m so happy that we found this camp...We feel like we found a gold mine and have told all of our friends about it.”
PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
Passport to Summer welcomes students from all schools to experience athletics, academics, and adventure on our campus.
Are programs limited to Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School students?
Our summer programs are open to all students regardless of the school they attend.
Where do the programs take place?
All programs take place on the Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School campus. Day Camps include field trips to St. Louis attractions.
Who leads the programs?
The educators who lead our summer programs are knowledgeable in their fields of study and enthusiastic about providing a fun, educational summer experience. Staff members are trained in First Aid and CPR, and a Registered Nurse is on campus during programming.
Each Day Camp theme offers two sessions. Are both weeks the same?
Each week of Passport to Summer is unique. Campers interested in a particular youth program may attend the first week, the second week, or both.
Are youth programs the same as last summer?
Some of our most popular youth program themes are back for 2019, but the activities are all new!
Do participants need to bring sack lunches? Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided for all Day Camps.
Is childcare available before and after the programs?
Supervised activities are available at no additional cost beginning at 7:15 am and ending at 6 pm for students participating in Day Camps.
What is the cancellation/refund policy?
Refunds, minus a 10 percent administrative fee, are available up to two weeks prior to the program’s start date.
For additional information, contact us at: summer@vdoh.org or 314.810.3454
