Summer Programs
The Burroughs campus is never quiet. Throughout the summer, we host several programs that serve the greater St. Louis community — click on each tab below for more information.
- Burr Oak Camp
- Bomber Sports Camp
- Other JBS Sports Camps
- Aim High St. Louis
- Summer Days
- Burroughs Health Club
Burr Oak Camp
Burr Oak is a unique and fully immersive day camp experience for kids in preschool through grade 6. Staff members are committed to providing valuable experiences for campers each day as they attend five interactive periods that span a wide spectrum of engagement. Each two-week sessions will offer new, age-appropriate experiences for campers as they learn about everything from reading to art and from camping to coding. Courses are designed to offer value-driven engagement to allow campers to be socially active and mentally creative throughout the entire day.
Click here for a detailed snapshot of the amazing Burr Oak experience, as well as information regarding the “Learn to swim at Burr Oak” program, the fees associated with attendance, the registration and waitlist process, etc.
For more information, please contact camp director Matt Buha at burroak@jburroughs.org.
2023 Sessions
Each day begins at 9 am and ends at 3 pm. Before Care begins at 7:30 am and After Care ends at 5:30 pm; both options can be added at checkout.
- Session 1: June 12-23
- Session 2: June 26-July 7
- Session 3: July 10-21
Registration
Registration will open at 10 am Monday, January 30. Click here to register your family for both Burr Oak and Bombers Sports Camp.
Cost
Burr Oak's registration process gives you the flexibility of paying with structured installments while still securing your enrollment. Each of the fees listed below reflect the per-session cost. Family-style lunch is included. All fees are due prior to, and no refunds will be issued after, June 1, 2023.
- Session: $585 per camper
- Before Care: $95 per camper
- After Care: $175 per camper
Employment
Interested in working at Burr Oak this summer as a specialist, counselor, or CIT (counselor in training)? Click here for more information.
Bomber Sports Camp
June 5-9, 2023
Bomber Sports Camp is a one-week camp for kids entering grades 2 through 6. This all-day camp (9 am to 2:30 pm) is filled with sports, sports, and more sports! Campers will also enjoy team-building games, snack breaks, and lots of laughter.
Girls Sports Offerings: Field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, basketball, tennis, swimming, and more. Contact bscgirls@jburroughs.org for more information.
Boys Sports Offerings: Flag football, soccer, floor hockey, baseball. kickball, basketball, and more. Contact bscboys@jburroughs.org for more information.
Registration for Bomber Sports camp will open at 10 am Monday, January 30.
Other JBS Sports Camps
JBS coaches offer a variety of opportunities for young athletes to hone their skills, including:
- Boys & Girls Basketball
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Boys & Girls Lacrosse
- Strength & Speed
- Squash
- Volleyball
- Boys & Girls Wrestling
More information about 2023 programming coming soon!
Aim High St. Louis
Aim High is a tuition-free, academic-enrichment program that provides four years of tuition-free summer enrichment and monthly touch points during the school year to promising middle schoolers from economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Since 1991, Burroughs has hosted Aim High on its campus, with many students, alumni, and faculty members helping to staff the program.
More information about the program, as well as opportunities for JBS students to get involved, can be found at www.aimhighstl.org.
Summer Days
Summer Days is a two-week, tuition-free summer camp for children from the Youth & Family Center in downtown St. Louis. JBS students in grades 10-12 are eligible to volunteer as counselors and will help facilitate crafts, games, activities, and several field trips.
For more information, please contact Margaret Clark.
Burroughs Health Club
The Burroughs Health Club is a fitness facility featuring a pool and aerobic and strength equipment.
Available to all parents and grandparents, alumni, parents of alumni, and current/former faculty and staff on a membership basis. Sponsored memberships for those outside of the Burroughs community are available as well.
Hours of Operation
7 - 11 am Monday-Friday
Noon - 3 pm Saturdays
10 am - 3 pm Sundays
Questions? Please contact William Feuerbacher '06, director of the Health Club.