Where kids come for the fun — and leave with confidence that lasts.
Premier youth camps, clubs, and clinics at 74+ locations across St. Louis, Kansas City, Nashville & Medford.
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- Background-checked staff
- SEL-focused approach
- NAA-aligned programs
- 1:14 staff-to-kid ratio
They think it’s play. You see the growth.
RC racing, foam tipped archery, and team games keep kids engaged. Our coaches give them structure, help them work through challenges together, and make time to reflect on what they learned.
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More confidence and connection, one session at a time.
Big interests. Real growth.
Summer and school break camps, after-school enrichment clubs, sports clinics, and before & after-school care — find what fits your child.
Enrichment Clubs
Multi-week after-school programs at partner schools & rec centers.
Sports Clinics
Skill-building in basketball, flag football, baseball & more.
Before & After School
Daily care that's more than glorified babysitting.
See us in action.
They want to come back.
And they bring home more than stories about the games they played.
Don't just take our word for it.
Hear from families who have seen the difference firsthand.
"Wow! Our 9 yr. old son attended a Pokémon card game/trading week long workshop. Fabian, the instructor was terrific. He has great awareness and made the week amazing."
Douglas Bram
Parent, St. Louis
"My sons (5 and 9) had a great week of camp at Kirkwood Park with the Rec. Academy. They came home happy and excited to go back the next day."
Nora Schweighart
Parent, St. Louis
"Highly recommend Rec Academy for your kid camp needs! Great staff! Awesome activity games my super active 7 year old. Naps will ensue!"
Gary Stewart
Parent, St. Louis
"Fantastic program with excellent staff! Kids have so much fun!!"
Katrina Paumier
Parent, St. Louis
"My son loves after school kickball! It's a great way to interact with kids from other grades and have fun!"
Liz Pratt
Parent, St. Louis
"My son attended their Summer camps and had a blast! The staff was great and caring. Highly recommend!"
Kelli Jaeger
Parent, St. Louis
"I have an uncoordinated six year old who loves running around. I was worried he might not be able to follow all the rules or would get out right away, but that wasn't the case with the playground games camp. The counselors did a great job of making sure everyone was included. His only complaint was that I picked him up… he wanted to stay all day."
Rebecca Zide
Parent, St. Louis
"Both of my boys have loved The Recreation Academy. They've done both Spring Break camps and Summer Camps. Each day they are excited to participate!"
Tiffany Whelehon
Parent, St. Louis
"Wow! Our 9 yr. old son attended a Pokémon card game/trading week long workshop. Fabian, the instructor was terrific. He has great awareness and made the week amazing."
Douglas Bram
Parent, St. Louis
"My sons (5 and 9) had a great week of camp at Kirkwood Park with the Rec. Academy. They came home happy and excited to go back the next day."
Nora Schweighart
Parent, St. Louis
"Highly recommend Rec Academy for your kid camp needs! Great staff! Awesome activity games my super active 7 year old. Naps will ensue!"
Gary Stewart
Parent, St. Louis
"Fantastic program with excellent staff! Kids have so much fun!!"
Katrina Paumier
Parent, St. Louis
"My son loves after school kickball! It's a great way to interact with kids from other grades and have fun!"
Liz Pratt
Parent, St. Louis
"My son attended their Summer camps and had a blast! The staff was great and caring. Highly recommend!"
Kelli Jaeger
Parent, St. Louis
"I have an uncoordinated six year old who loves running around. I was worried he might not be able to follow all the rules or would get out right away, but that wasn't the case with the playground games camp. The counselors did a great job of making sure everyone was included. His only complaint was that I picked him up… he wanted to stay all day."
Rebecca Zide
Parent, St. Louis
"Both of my boys have loved The Recreation Academy. They've done both Spring Break camps and Summer Camps. Each day they are excited to participate!"
Tiffany Whelehon
Parent, St. Louis
"We have had such a great experience with Recreation Academy at Kirkwood Park. Our kids have attended several weeks of extreme sports summer camp and have always had a great time. Staff and management are accessible and wonderful to work with."
Amanda Penick Brauer
Parent
"My son loves all classes through the Rec Academy! He has fun and stays active. The instructors play with the kids and seem to be having a great time."
Beth Hausner
Parent, St. Louis
"My daughter Corinne loved it, highly recommend!"
Caroline Tee
Parent
"My son did a Recreation Academy summer camp through his elementary school and had a great time doing all the fun activities, such as dodgeball, games, and sports."
Julia Maranan
Parent, St. Louis
"My son loves the Extreme Sports camp. Great experience!"
Lindsay Schultz Wessels
Parent
"My son started camp this week at Kirkwood park and has absolutely loved it! He's getting three straight hours of energy out playing different sports and connecting with friends. Thanks for a great start to the summer!"
Chad Lembach
Parent, St. Louis
"Our kiddo loved the sports camp. The teachers were very helpful. What a great week."
Jen Kaesberg
Parent
"We have had such a great experience with Recreation Academy at Kirkwood Park. Our kids have attended several weeks of extreme sports summer camp and have always had a great time. Staff and management are accessible and wonderful to work with."
Amanda Penick Brauer
Parent
"My son loves all classes through the Rec Academy! He has fun and stays active. The instructors play with the kids and seem to be having a great time."
Beth Hausner
Parent, St. Louis
"My daughter Corinne loved it, highly recommend!"
Caroline Tee
Parent
"My son did a Recreation Academy summer camp through his elementary school and had a great time doing all the fun activities, such as dodgeball, games, and sports."
Julia Maranan
Parent, St. Louis
"My son loves the Extreme Sports camp. Great experience!"
Lindsay Schultz Wessels
Parent
"My son started camp this week at Kirkwood park and has absolutely loved it! He's getting three straight hours of energy out playing different sports and connecting with friends. Thanks for a great start to the summer!"
Chad Lembach
Parent, St. Louis
"Our kiddo loved the sports camp. The teachers were very helpful. What a great week."
Jen Kaesberg
Parent
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