Cub Scout Day Camps

Local District Day Camps

Local District Day Camps bring the Cub Scout camp experience closer to home. Hosted at convenient locations across the region, these camps offer five days of outdoor fun, games, and exploration with friends. Camps may run during the day or in the evening (often referred to as twilight camps), giving families flexible options while keeping travel time short and the Scouting experience close to their community.

What To Expect at Day Camp?

• • Activities: Summer classics such as archery, bb guns, water games, nature hikes, crafts and design, science experiments, rockets, wrist rockets, and more!
  • Community: Get to know more scouters in your area, watch your camper make new friends, and bring together your pack or den for this summer activity!
  • What you get: t-shirt, patch, program supplies, and lifelong memories for both you and your scout

Who Can Attend Day Camp?

• • For girls and boys, Scouts and non-Scouts, ages 6 (or those entering 1st grade in the fall of 2026) to 11
    • All campers entering the 1st grade in the Fall must be accompanied by an adult partner

Have a question? Visit our Day Camp Frequently Asked Questions

Activities

Campers will enjoy a variety of exciting activities, including:

• Shooting Sports
• Outdoor Adventures
• STEM Experiments (Most camps will complete a NOVA award!)
• Games & Hiking
• Fishing
• Character Development
• Friendship-Building Activities

This year's camp has 2 themes that are determined by the camp.  The theme's are "Superhero Science Squad"  or  "Time Travelers Trek."

Registration & Discounts

• Twilight Camps are $75 per participant, Day Camps are $90 per participant, Specialty Day Camps (Grizzly and Godfrey Day Camps) are $125 per
• Save $10-$20 per Cub Scout if registered and paid in full by April 15th.

What to Bring

• Medical Forms A & B (No physical needed)
• Insect Repellent, Sunscreen, Rain Gear
• Reusable Water Bottle
• Swimming Gear (if applicable)
• Sack Lunch and/or Snack
• Backpack or Day Pack
• Any Medication Needed
• Money for the Trading Post (for snacks and small Scout items)

Each camper will receive a camp t-shirt and patch.

Advancement at Camp

• Campers will work on adventures and awards as part of the program.
• Most camps will complete at least one STEM NOVA award.
• Parents should check with the camp director to confirm advancements.

Leadership Requirements

• Two adults per 8 children required (except for Grizzly Day Camp at Beaumont, which provides adult leadership).
• First graders (Tiger Scouts) must have an adult partner with them at all times.
• If a group has only one adult, the camp director can help pair them with another group.

At day camp, parents can expect a variety of engaging programs designed to provide fun, learning, and advancement opportunities for Cub Scouts. The camp is structured into several key program areas, which include:

• Crafts: Hands-on projects that relate to the specific theme of the camp "Superhero Science Squad" or "Time Travelers Trek"
• STEM Activities: Theme related projects at the camp based on the chosen theme.
• Games: Team-building activities and classic outdoor games to encourage physical activity.
• Range and Target Activities: BB guns, archery, and slingshots, with trained staff ensuring safety.
• Nature Exploration: Activities like making moon sand and learning about space-related natural sciences.
• Scout Skills: Sessions on essential scouting skills such as knots, fire-building, and outdoor survival.
• Guest Presentations: Special speakers and hands-on demonstrations.
• Additional Activities: Swimming, cooking, team-building exercises, and STEM trailer sessions featuring 3D printing, drones, and robotics.

Each program area is designed to be fun and educational, with an emphasis on Cub Scout advancements. Parents should ensure their Scouts bring necessary items like water bottles, health forms, sun protection, and appropriate clothing.

**Programs are not offered at all day camps and vary.

What is Grizzly Camp?

Grizzly Camp is a unique camp that offers five weeks with five different themes! Each week is full of range and target activities, swimming, hands-on nature activities, and a trip to MUD CAVE! Scouts will need to bring a lunch each day camp is in session. We encourage parents to participate with their children the week they are attending camp, but parent supervision is not required at this camp. Please note that an adult partner is required for all youth entering the 1st grade in the fall of 2026.

Camps are 9 am - 4 pm daily.  The first week will be $125.  Each additional week will be $105.

Grizzly Camps also offer care for an additional cost before (8 am - 9 am) and after (4 pm -6 pm).

Grizzly Day Camp Dates

• July 6-10 – Wild World Builders
• July 13-17 – Around the World in 5 Days
• July 20-24 - Mission Impossible / Camp Spy Academy
• July 27-31 - Camp Carnival / The Greatest Week on Earth
• August 3-7 - Mythical Beasts and Legendary Lands

Register Here

Who can attend?

Grizzly Day Camp is open to Cub Scouts who will be Tigers (1^st grade), Wolves (2^nd grade), Bears (3^rd grade), Webelos Scouts (4^th grade), or Arrow of Light Scouts (5^th grade) in fall 2026. This camp is one of many great day camp options offered throughout the region.

Five Weeks. Five Themes. Endless Fun.

Grizzly Camp is extra special because it offers five different sessions, each with its own unique theme. In addition to the activities unique to each week, Scouts can look forward to shooting sports, swimming, and hands-on nature activities at all sessions.

Registering Made Easy

We strongly encourage Cub Packs to register as a pack. Please have a single leader or parent collect all registration information and payments for the pack, and then submit them at once. Call us at 314-361-0600 or email help@stlbsa.org if you need assistance.

Camp Fees, Savings, and Financial Assistance

Even as prices climb everywhere else, our camp fees stay the same for the 3^rd year in a row!

• Camp Fee: $125 per Scout for a week-long session
• Multi-Week Savings:  Consider attending additional week-long sessions for only $105 per Scout. The discount should automatically apply during the online registration process, but contact us if it does not.
• Early Registration Discount:  Save $10 if you register no later than April 15. That means you'll pay $115 for the 1^st week and $105 for any additional week.
• Financial Assistance:  Families in need may apply for a campership, which can cover up to 50% of the camp fee.Apply using the link at the right of this page.

Parent Participation

• Tigers (1^st grade):  Scouts entering first grade this fall are called Tigers, and Tigers are required to have an adult partner at all Scouting activities including Grizzly Day Camp.
• Everyone Else:  Camp staff provide the supervision! Parents and Cub Scout leaders are welcome and encouraged to attend with their Scouts at any time on any day, but it's not required. Campers are assigned to small groups and a camp staff member serves as their "walk-around" staff, helping guide activities and support the campers.

Info to Know

• Day-Only Schedule:  These camps operate 9am to 4pm daily, Monday through Friday. Scouts don't stay overnight.
• Before and After Care: Need a little extra flexibility? Optional before-care (8am to 9am.) and after-care (4pm to 6pm) are available. Add before care for $35, after care for $35 — or both ($70) for full coverage.
• Lunch:  Scouts will need to bring a packed lunch each day they attend camp. Lunch is not provided.
• Health Forms:  Scouts don't need a physical or doctor's evaluation, but they must bring parts A and B of the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record, often referred to as the Health Form. Download it HERE and complete pages 1-3. Part C (page 4) is not required for Grizzly Day Camp. No doctor's signature is required. Forms are for everyone's safety.
• Camp Staff:  Camp Grizzly is made possible by a small group of camp staffers. Some are in charge of program areas and others serve as "walk-around" camp counselors, assigned to supervise a small group of Scouts, helping them navigate the camp, guiding activity participation, and supporting needs that arise. If you're hired to lead a program area for a week, your Cub Scout child(ren) can attend at a 50% discount. If you're interested in helping out on staff, please email help@stlbsa.org.

Camp Dates and Themes

• July 6-10:  Wild World Builders
  • Get ready to build the world of your dreams! Whether it's crafting amazing structures from natural materials, designing your own cities, or building with blocks and bricks, this week is all about creativity, engineering, and imagination. Think architecture meets adventure!
• July 13-17:  Around the World in 5 Days
  • Pack your adventure passport! Each day, journey to a new country and explore its wildlife, games, food, and traditions. From the savannas of Africa to the peaks of the Himalayas, this globe-trotting week celebrates the many cultures that make our world extraordinary.
• July 20-24:  Mission Impossible / Camp Spy Academy
  • Welcome to the world of secret codes, stealth missions, and epic escape plans. Learn how to crack ciphers, build gadgets, solve clues, and complete daring team challenges in this high-energy week at Spy School. Are you ready for the mission?
• July 27-31:  Camp Carnival / The Greatest Week on Earth
  • It’s time to celebrate! Bring the fun of the fair to Grizzly with games, color, music, laughter, and surprises at every turn. From wacky relay races to silly science and circus-style stunts, every day is packed with joy and wonder.
• August 3-7:  Mythical Beasts and Legendary Lands
  • Enter a realm of dragons, unicorns, sea serpents, and griffins. Journey through enchanted forests, magical mountains, and hidden realms where mythical beasts come to life. Create your own creature, design its habitat, and embark on a fantasy-filled quest.