The Recreation Department is offering a number of afternoon summer camps for children in 2025. Each camp has participant minimums and maximums, so be sure to register early!
Deadlines: registration will close the Thursday prior to the first day of camp, or when full.
Reminders: wear sunscreen and camp-appropriate attire including tennis shoes, hats/sunglasses are recommended, apply insect repellent, consider bringing a jacket (check the weather), and bring a non-breakable water bottle. Please leave snacks in the car or at home to avoid messes and bugs. Please arrive 5 minutes early for check-in on the first day.
Supervision: Children can be dropped off no earlier than 5 minutes prior to the camp and must be picked up no later than 5 minutes after the camp.
A parent/guardian MUST sign each child in to camp daily and must sign each child out daily.
Program cancellations, delays, relocation, updates and changes will be sent via email and text, so be sure to OPT IN to general emails and text messaging or you will not receive program notifications.
Camp programming and information is subject to change. Camp themes change per year, so please read the following descriptions to match with this year's offerings.
Rainforest Realm Camp:
Get ready to swing into the wild! At Rainforest Realm Camp, kids will embark on a journey deep into the heart of the rainforest, where every day is filled with exciting discoveries, creative exploration, and wild fun. Must have a minimum of 8 and maximum of 16 per class time.
Junior Firefighter Camp:
Want to learn what it takes to become a firefighter? If so, join the City of St. Johns Recreation Department and learn what it takes to be a firefighter and become a Jr. Firefighter. Children will do arts and crafts activities along with participating in firefighter-themed activities throughout the week. They will also get to hear from a fire fighter and see a fire truck! Must have a minimum of 8 and maximum of 16 per class time.
Pokemon Trainer Camp:
The Poké Trainer Camp is a fun and interactive program where kids get to become real-life Pokémon Trainers! It’s like stepping into the world of Pokémon, where they’ll learn about Pokémon, go on adventures and do activities that will earn them their badges, do arts and crafts—all themed around the Pokémon universe. Must have a minimum of 8 and maximum of 16 per class time.
Survival Camp:
This camp is filled with exciting outdoor activities like orienteering, outdoor survival, hiking and using maps and compasses. Don’t be lost in the woods, find your compass and make your way to register for this camp. Must have a minimum of 8 and maximum of 16 per class time.
Under the Sea Camp:
Come join the City of St. Johns Recreation Department and explore the deep blue sea. Children will participate in ocean-themed fun activities and take a trip to the spray park or high school pool. Participants must provide their own swim wear, and towel. Must have a minimum of 8 and maximum of 16 per class time.
Wacky Wizardry Camp:
Uncover mysteries and explore the unknown by learning the wizarding secrets and skills of the great Professor Stumblemore. Kids will learn the different illusions and participate in experiments, games, and crafts. Must have a minimum of 8 and maximum of 16 per class time.