YMCA Camp Lakewood is a co-ed summer residential camp for children 6-17 of all abilities, and is located 75 miles south of St. Louis outside of Potosi, MO. With 5,000 acres and a 360 acre lake, Camp Lakewood is a true escape.

Your camper can attend any one of our programs, including traditional camp, ranger program, leadership training programs, mini-camp, pre-teen or teen camp, and electives in horsemanship.

We pride ourselves on our cultural diversity, with children being nurtured to reach their full potential guided by our core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith.

Camp Type:  Residential  Family Year Established: 1949 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 6 to 17 years old Cost/Week: $501.00-$650.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Christian Camp Owner(s): Camp Director(s): Philip Beam Nearest Large City: St. Louis Off Season Rental: Yes Accreditations ? ACA YMCA

Camp Focus: Adventure Camps: Assorted Adventures Traditional Camps Traditional Camps: YMCA Camps Winter and Spring Break Programs Special Accommodations: ADD, Asthma, Diabetic, Food Allergies, Hearing Impaired, Physical Disabilities, Speech Impaired, Vision Impaired, Programs at Camp Lakewood are based on the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith. We believe in making your child stronger in mind, spirit and body.

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Additional Activities:
Gaga, medic ball, crazy campfire, outdoor overnight, messy spaghetti dinner

Session 1:  June 3 - June 9

Session 2:  June 10 - June 16

Session 3:  June 17 - June 23

Session 4:  June 24 - June 30

Session 5:  July 1 - July 4

Session 6:  July 8 - July 14

Session 7:  July 15 - July 21

Session 8:  July 22 - July 28

Session 9:  July 29 - August 4

Session 10:  August 5 - August 8