2026 Summer Camp

Registration Opens:

Current/Past Families January 23rd @ 9am

New Families January 30th @ 9am

Trees and creeks! Bikes! Muddy confectionary! Arts and crafts! These are the hallmarks of summer. At Prickly Pears we enjoy all this and more! We make space for child-led exploration and uninterrupted play to foster independence, confidence, and inclusion.

Prickly Pears offers 2- and 5-day programs. Consistency and time are key for children to make meaningful relationships, settle into a rhythm, and grow. For that reason, we ask that you commit to at least 3 weeks of camp.

Learn to Ride Mondays! On Mondays we will be working on bike skills: riders will get comfortable balancing then work towards pedaling. Last Summer we had a 100% success rate with all campers learning to ride a pedal bike within 3 bike days! Is your child already a confident rider? Great! They will be paired with a less experienced rider to mentor, encourage, and support them!

Trail Days! On Wednesdays we will be exploring all that Carondelet Park has to offer on bikes, including paved and dirt trials!

Discounts available for siblings. We have space for up to 10-15 campers per day. Please note a $50 non-refundable deposit will be required. The remainder of the balance will be due June 1.


children at summer camp using recycled materials to make caterpillars out of egg cartons

Week 1: July 6-10

Week 2: July 13-17

Week 3: July 20-24

Week 4: July 27-31

Week 5: August 3-7

Week 6: August 10-14


Little Pears

  • 2 Days per Week

  • Tuesday/Thursday (Park Days)

  • 9am-3pm

  • Ages 5-8

  • Location: Tower Grove Park

  • 5 Days per Week

  • Monday (Bike Skills)/Tuesday (Park Day)/Wednesday (Trail Day)/Thursday (Park Day)/Friday (Bike Ride to Children’s Concert)

  • 9am-3pm

  • Ages 5-8

  • Location:

    • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday @ Tower Grove Park

    • Wednesday drop off/pickup will be Carondelet Park

Prickly Pedals

Pricing

We offer a tiered-pricing approach that families can self-select during registration. (Limited spaces available in each tier)

Ask about our sibling discount!