U-CREATE Summer Camp

Pricing for camp and before/after care are per session. Each week counts as a session. For example, if you sign up 3 children for 1 week, that is 3 sessions.

Registration must be completed the Friday before the camp session begins.

Lunch

Campers should bring lunch with them that does not require refrigeration or a microwave. Lunch will not be provided during camp. 

NO Camp on June 19 or June 30 - July 4

If a week you are interested in is full - please inquire about the waitlist.
Getting on the Waitlist DOES NOT guarantee placement. 

Online Registration

All camp registrations will be completed online by filling out an online form (the link to the form will be added here once it is live).  The form will be sent to Carissa Short. There is a limit of 50 campers for each full week along with our before care and after care add-ons. We have a limit of 12 campers for after care with swim lessons add-on. Registration is done on a first come, first serve basis. A submission of camper registration documents DOES NOT guarantee your camper a spot in camp or in any add-on.

Payment plans are available, but will only apply to the cost of the full week of camp and NOT to any add-ons. For our payment plans, 25% of cost is due at time of purchase, and 75% of cost is due TWO WEDNESDAYS BEFORE WEEK OF CAMP STARTS (12 days). i.e. 75% of cost for Week 1 is due May 22. The first payment of 25% counts as your deposit for that week. If you choose not to have a payment plan, total cost will be due at time of purchase. The cost of U-CREATE Summer Camp will be the same for all, regardless of membership or faculty/staff status.

Please be aware that there will be NO camp on June 19 or June 30 – July 4. Week 3 of camp will be prorated to reflect the 4 days of camp.

UCREATE Summer Camp Registration

Registration for the 2025 U-CREATE Summer Camp will open on March 3, 2025! Please visit back here on that date to submit your registration forms.

If you have questions, please contact Carissa Short at cshort@umsl.edu.

In the event of a potential camp cancellation, please contact the UMSL Campus Rec by 5:00pm the Wednesday before the upcoming week of camp to determine if you will be eligible for a refund minus the 25% non-refundable camp deposit. Failure to inform us of cancellation by the aforementioned deadline, will forfeit eligibility for a possible refund. The only exception to this would be removal of a camper due to COVID-19.

• Where can I find the "Camper Pick-Up Authorization Form?"
  • Check your email to see if you received a copy of it, or you can access it online.
• My child is 5 years old this summer. Can I register them for camp?
  • Our age bracket is 6-12. However, if your child will be turning 6 during our camp season/during the week(s) for which they will be registered, they may attend. If your child is 12 and will be turning 13 during any of our camp sessions in the summer, they can still enroll! 
• When is the registration deadline?
  • The deadline for registration for each week is the Friday before the start of the week your camper will be attending.
• How will I receive the Medical History & Information Form?
  • The email address provided on the main member’s account will receive an email immediately following registration that includes the Medical History & Information Form, the Facility Waiver, and the Climbing Wall Waiver.
• When is the Medical History & Information Form due?
  • The form should be submitted by the Monday prior to the start of the week in which your camper is registered. However, we ask that you submit the form as early as possible.
• Do you offer Before Care?
  • Yes, we offer Before Care from 7:30am-9:00am for $35/session. 
• Do you offer After Care?
  • Yes, we offer After Care + swim lessons from 4:30pm-5:30pm for $68/session or After Care without swim lessons for $30/session 

• Where do I drop off and pick up my child?
  • You will drop off and pick up your child at Parking Lot C south of the Recreation and Wellness Center.
• What if I want someone besides myself (the parents/guardians), to pick up my child?
  • You can have the individual(s) added to the Authorized Pick Up List upon registering in person. If you would like to add other authorized pick up persons later on, you can inform the Camp Coordinator, who will make note of this change.
• Can I pick up my child early in the case of another engagement (e.g., doctor’s appointment)?
  • Yes. Please notify us ahead if you plan to pick up your child early. If you are picking up your child before the end of the camp day, a staff member will meet you with your child at the Welcome Desk of the facility with a sign-out sheet. 
• In the case that I remove my child in the middle of the week due to COVID-19, will I be given a refund?
  • Yes, you will receive a prorated refund.   
• Will masks be required?
  • At this time, we do not require masks for camp or in our facility.  This will be handled according to what the University and CDC Guidelines are at the time of camp.
• Will snacks be provided?
  • Snacks will not be provided. We recommend sending your child with snacks for our two snack times (one in the morning and one in the afternoon). 
• Are lunches included?
  • Lunches are not included. Campers are asked to bring a packed lunch that does not require refrigeration or the use of a microwave. 
• Do you take field trips?
  • We do not take field trips off UMSL’s campus. However, we will have on-campus exploration activities.
• Will campers be swimming this summer?
  • Yes, campers can look forward to swimming every day.  Please send your camper with their swimming attire and a towel each morning!
• My child has a friend with whom they would like to be grouped. Can we make requests for our child to be placed in the same cohort as their friend(s)?
  • Yes. While we cannot guarantee that your child will be in the same group as their friend (groups are based on age), we will do our best to honor your request.

We are not currently accepting applications for our 2025 UCREATE Camp Counselors.

Please message Carissa Short at cshort@umsl.edu with any questions about the position and check back here in February you are interested in our upcoming camp session!