Camp Pegasus

Programs are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

The full payment is due for each camper at the time of registration. A camper will not be considered enrolled until payment is received.

2024 Sessions:

• Session A: June 10- 21 (no camp on June 19)
• Session B: June 24-July 5 (no camp on July 4)
• Session C: July 8-19
• Summer Stock Theater Camp: June 10-28 (no camp on June 19)

Camp Hours:
9:00 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.
Drop-off begins at 8:45 a.m.
Carpool runs until 3:30 p.m.

Location:
MICDS, 101 North Warson Road, St. Louis, MO 63124

Pricing: 

• Ponies, Trotters, Coursers: $550/session (includes lunch)
• Youth Leadership Institute: $600/session (includes lunch)
• Summer Stock: $750 (includes lunch)
• Breakfast Club: $110/two-week session*
• Aftercare: $140/two-week session*
  *Please do not pay for Breakfast Club & Aftercare unless you’re officially enrolled in a session.

Before & Aftercare Options (Grades K-10th):

• Breakfast Club for rising K-10th graders includes breakfast food and activities beginning at 7:30 a.m.
• Aftercare for rising K-10th graders includes an afternoon snack and activity options until 6:00 p.m.

Lunch:
Camper-friendly, healthy hot lunches provided with salad bar and sandwich options daily. Please alert us to any food allergies or special food needs on your health form.

Exceptional Facilities Include:

• State-of-the-art technology and science labs
• Steward Family Aquatic Center, a new indoor swimming facility with unparalleled opportunities for new and expert swimmers
• Indoor and outdoor athletics, so we can keep active in any type of weather
• Air-conditioned classrooms, gyms, art studios, and professional theaters

Campers are invited to explore a vast and playful indoor/outdoor learning environment. Session themes are developed by our team of teachers and experienced early childhood specialists who understand how to create fun and inviting activities for all children. Kids enjoy themed activities, P.E., and swim instruction.

Age: All campers entering Kindergarten and turning 5 by August 1, 2024 are welcome!

Dates and Themes:

• Session A: June 10 – 21 (no camp June 19)
  Theme: The Enchanted Forest
• Session B: June 24 – July 5 (no camp on July 4)
  Theme: Monkey See, Monkey Do!
• Session C: July 8-19
  Theme: Surf’s up!

Pricing: 

• Ponies Cost: $550/session (includes lunch)
• Breakfast Club: $110/two-week session*
• Aftercare: $140/two-week session*
  *Please do not pay for Breakfast Club & Aftercare unless you’re officially enrolled in a session.

What you can expect from our Ponies program:

• Thematic, playful learning indoors and outdoors
• Art, science, and dramatic play centers
• Daily P.E. games and indoor swimming instruction (Note that our indoor aquatics facility allows for a portion of the floor to be raised to accommodate our newest swimmers.)
• Professional teachers and dedicated counselors
• Low staff/child ratio
• Family-style lunch with the Ponies teachers
• Each two-week session includes one afternoon event where parents are invited to come and enjoy activities with their children.
• With smaller groups, space is limited! Special grouping requests are honored whenever possible.

Each day as a Trotters camper includes science, art, maker space, drama, games, sports, and swimming! Swimming lessons are followed by recreational swim time. Themes foster learning and creativity. Parents are invited to a special event on the last day of each session. Special group requests are honored whenever possible.

Age: All campers entering 1st-3rd grade are welcome!

Dates and Themes:

• Session A: June 10 – 21 (no camp June 19)
  Theme: The Enchanted Forest
• Session B: June 24 – July 5 (no camp on July 4)
  Theme: Monkey See, Monkey Do!
• Session C: July 8-19
  Theme: Surf’s up!

Pricing:

• Trotters Cost: $550/session (includes lunch)
• Breakfast Club: $110/two-week session*
• Aftercare: $140/two-week session*
  *Please do not pay for Breakfast Club & Aftercare unless you’re officially enrolled in a session.

What you can expect from our Trotters program:

• Grade-level groupings

• Exciting themes that foster learning and creativity

• Daily science, makerspace, art, drama, swimming, sports, and P.E.

• Professional teachers lead the fun

• A dedicated counselor travels through the day with each group

• We honor special group requests whenever possible

Coursers choose from a wide variety of engaging activities (arts, sciences, hobbies, etc.) and a range of sports (soccer, swimming, yoga, and more) to build a personal schedule that matches their individual interests.

Age: All campers entering grades 4-6 are welcome!

Dates:

• Session A: June 10 – 21 (no camp on June 19)
• Session B: June 24 – July 5 (no camp on July 4)
• Session C: July 8-19

Pricing:

• Coursers Cost: $550/session (includes lunch)
• Breakfast Club: $110/two-week session*
• Aftercare: $140/two-week session*
  *Please do not pay for Breakfast Club & Aftercare unless you’re officially enrolled in a session.

What you can expect from our Coursers program:

• Build your own schedule from an exciting array of options

• Options: two sports/two activities or three sports/one activity

• 75-minute periods to dive deeper into your passions

• Expert staff to teach beginners and challenge all

• Activities and sports are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and are dependent on a minimum number of participants

• Space is limited

Coursers rank their activity and sports choices on the registration form. Campers attending more than one session may sign up for the same courses in multiple sessions but are encouraged to try new things.

Special Grouping Requests:
Sign up with a friend and select some activities in common. Early enrollment increases your chances of getting your activity preferences and friend requests.

Important Note:
Due to the popularity of the Coursers program, space is limited. Activities and sports are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and are dependent upon a minimum number of participants.

Campers choose two and give two alternative choices.

• Aerodynamics and Flight (AF) – Build and fly all kinds of small aircrafts.
• Cooking (CO) – Fun with food. Mix and cook up a variety of recipes.
• Critter Care (CC) – The care and keeping of domestic animals. What everyone needs to know.
• Incredible Crafts (IC) – Art that goes beyond paper and paint. Cool and creative!
• Lego Dojo (LD) – Build, create, solve challenges, and explore basic robotics.
• Rockets (RO) – Build, design, and launch solid fuel model rockets.
• Science (SC) – Scientific principles at play! Explosions, dissecting frogs, and more.
• Silversmithing (SS) – Metals, beads, and design techniques. Make impressive gifts.
• Strategy Gameroom (GR) – Chess, Battleship, Stratego, etc. Build your strategy.
• Survivor (SU) – Orienteering, foraging, tool-making, fishing, rock climbing.
• Theater (TH) – Follow your muse and perform live on a professional stage.
• 3D Ceramics (3D) – Hands-on art in our ceramics studio.
• Video Game Creation (VG) – Create professional-looking video games. (Campers must have access to a parent-approved email account and password)
• Video Production (VP) – Take part in the making of a Pegasus classic movie.
• Woodworking (WW) – Learn the tools for making whimsical wooden creations.

Campers choose two and give two alternative choices.

• Archery (AR) – Take aim with bow and arrows as well as hand-held slingshots.
• Backyard Games (BG) – Keep active! Fun and challenging group P.E. games.
• Basketball (BB) – Take it to the hoop on our air-conditioned courts.
• Cheerleading (CH) – Catch the spirit! Learn cheers, jumps, stunts.
• Dance (DA) – Learn full dance routines and perform for a live audience.
• Fencing (FN) – En garde! Train like an Olympian. Strategy, footwork, and bladework.
• Field Hockey (FH) – Learn the basics of this competitive fast-paced sport.
• Flag Football (FF) – Non-contact version of this American classic.
• Soccer (SO) – Enjoy energetic scrimmages and a variety of soccer-related games.
• Softball/Baseball (SB) – Boys and girls of summer are back for America’s pastime!
• Swimming (SW) – The perfect way to hone your skills and cool off. Daily lessons followed by plenty of time for recreational swimming in our amazing indoor aquatics center.
• Yoga and Mindfulness (YM) – Develop healthy mind and body techniques through yoga, movement, and reflective activities.

MICDS Summer Stock Theater is a specialized program focused on theatre (acting skills, production assistance, and performance). The program is open to new and experienced actors and tech crew. We welcome campers who are interested solely in the technical sides of the theater. All campers wishing to act are given a role.

Age: Campers entering 7th-10th grades are welcome!

Pricing:

• Summer Stock Cost: $750 (includes lunch)
• Breakfast Club: $150 per three-week session (Available for those entering 7th-10th grade.)*
• Aftercare cost: $190 per three-week session (Available for those entering 7th-10th grade.)*
  *Please do not pay for Breakfast Club & Aftercare unless you’re officially enrolled in a session.

Dates:

• June 10 – 28 (No camp on June 19) | 9:15 a.m. – 3:05 p.m. daily
• Final performance is on Friday, June 28 at 7 p.m.

What to expect from the Summer Stock Theater program:

• New and experienced actors and those interested in tech/crew
• Non-musical, live evening performance
• All campers wishing to act will be given a role
• Professional director in a state-of-the-art theater setting
• Workshops explore various aspects of acting and theater production
• Master classes in various aspects of theatre

Work with an experienced director to build a non-musical production in our professional theater facilities. Daily acting workshops will challenge you to stretch your imagination, build your performance skills, and collaborate with your fellow actors. There are two performances on the final day of camp: a dress rehearsal for a live audience of Pegasus campers and other guests, and an evening performance for family and friends.

All campers wishing to act in the final production are guaranteed a role. Casting decisions are made by our director and may include auditioning. Campers will learn auditioning techniques early in the session.

Make this a productive summer for you at the MICDS Youth Leadership Institute (YLI). Do you know a rising 7th to 10th grader looking to take their leadership skills to the next level? Look no further! YLI’s summer program is designed to empower young leaders to harness and develop the skills and confidence needed to make a positive impact in their community and prepare for the next steps in their education and beyond. With a curriculum that includes interactive workshops, guest speakers, and hands-on leadership experiences, they will gain invaluable experiences and practical tools to help them succeed in any future endeavor. Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to unlock your child’s full leadership potential. Sign up for our Youth Leadership Institute above!

Age: Campers entering 7th-10th grades are welcome!

Pricing:

• Youth Leadership Institute Cost: $600/session (includes lunch)
• Breakfast Club: $110/two-week session*
• Aftercare: $140/two-week session*
  *Please do not pay for Breakfast Club & Aftercare unless you’re officially enrolled in a session.

Dates:

• Session A: June 10 – 21 (no camp June 19)
  Starting Your Leadership Journey
  
• Session B: June 24 – July 5 (no camp on July 4)
  Starting or Continuing Your Leadership Journey
  
• Session C: July 8-19
  Starting or Continuing Your Leadership Journey
• After your first YLI session is complete, any subsequent sessions will have additional specialty intermediate and advanced courses unlocked and available to you in each respective track.

Full Program Details:

Session A, Starting Your Leadership Journey, will have a foundational resume and portfolio-building course focused on telling the story of who you are and how to leverage your best qualities and experiences. Each student will also participate in an active daily team-building course and a course focused on soft skills necessary to be an exceptional leader such as effective communication, utilizing a growth mindset, adaptability, and much more. You will have one specialty course for Session A based on your track choice:

Business Track:

• Digital Etiquette

STEAM Track:

• Coding

Health & Education Track:

• Health Care in a Modern World

Additional Sessions Beyond One YLI Session—Continuing Your Leadership Journey:

Your first YLI two-week session includes foundational leadership courses as well as a custom course tailored to each specialty track. If you elect to participate in further YLI sessions, you will unlock the ability to select from a catalog of intermediate and advanced leadership courses both in and out of your specialty. Intermediate and advanced offerings include stress management, building your personal brand, and a comprehensive Leadership Bootcamp to prepare you for whatever is next for you.

Each YLI session builds off of the first session. Below are the possible specialty course options, organized by track, available after your first YLI session is complete.

Business Track:

• Entrepreneurship
• Team/Collaboration
• Goal Setting and Planning
• Financial Literacy
• Marketing and Branding
• Social Responsibility
• Innovation
• Servant Leadership

STEAM Track:

• Robotics
• Coding
• Engineering Design
• Biotech
• Architecture
• Environmental Science
• Virtual Reality (Unity/Oculus)
• Game Design
• Digital Art/Design

Health & Education Track:

• Medical Ethics
• Public Health
• Science and Innovation
• Medical Research
• Ask a medical professional (Lecture Series)
• Emergency Response
• Health Disparities
• Healthcare and Leadership
• CPR & First Aid

General Courses:

• Mental Health
• Time Management
• Public Speaking
• Listening and Debate
• Stress/Anxiety Management
• Makerspace
• Difficult conversations (role-playing)
• Life Skills
• Comprehensive Leadership Bootcamp

Session A classes are set for each specialty. If you participate in more than one session, we will reach out to you with course offerings for that session in your track.

• Programs are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
• The full payment is due for each camper upon enrollment. A camper will not be enrolled and a spot is not guaranteed until full payment is received.
• Payment can be made via credit card or an electronic funds transfer e-check/ACH payment.

• Please do not pay for Breakfast Club & Aftercare unless you’re officially enrolled in a session.

• For questions about payment, please contact the Pegasus office (contact information listed at bottom of page).
• Due to limited availability, we do not offer registration for one week only nor pro-rate for partial attendance.

• Refunds are available through May 15, 2024 minus a $50 fee per session, per child.

• Beginning May 16, there are no refunds.

For Parents of Non-MICDS Pegasus Students:

Pegasus medical policies and forms will be managed through Magnus Health, MICDS’ integrated health management platform. In late spring, you will receive an automated login email to access the MICDS Magnus Health Portal. Please note that your child may not attend Pegasus until you have met all medical form requirements.

For Parents of Pegasus Students Currently Attending or New to MICDS in 2024-25:

No additional medical policies or forms are required other than what is assigned for next school year already.

Pegasus takes pride in its dedicated, award-winning teaching staff who are talented and caring professional educators and coaches as well as artists. In addition, we carefully select high school and college students as counselors based on their experience, talents, and positive energy with kids. We work closely with our teachers and counselors to build an inviting environment where children are encouraged to engage in new and fun experiences. Our staff is committed to maintaining high safety standards at all times.

Our staff nurse provides care to our campers during the regular camp day and assists with training our staff. Our nursing staff welcomes your questions. Please contact the nurse early in the enrollment process to make arrangements for handling any special medical conditions and/or the distribution of medication during the camp day. Please have all health-related forms turned in by May 24. If your child will need to take any form of medication at camp, please read our Medication Policy and complete the Medication Authorization Form to be turned in by May 24.

Contact the Pegasus Nurse at:

• Phone Number: (314) 995-7437
• Fax Number: (314) 995-7421

Information For All Prospective Employees
Pegasus seeks energetic, creative, and caring people who put the safety and well-being of our campers first while providing engaging, child-centered activities in an atmosphere that is exciting, energetic, and inspiring.

Pegasus is a division of MICDS, and it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or military status.

ATTENTION: ALL new counselors for Pegasus will need to be available for training and orientation during the week prior to the start of camp. In order to ensure the highest quality of care and safety for our staff and campers, you must be able to attend all training meetings. DO NOT APPLY if you are not available on June 5, 6, and 7. All teachers must attend the training meeting on Friday, June 7.

Availability for the entire 7 weeks is not a must. However, we require that you communicate any conflicts accurately and promptly as you become aware of them. Please note: background checks and reference checks need to be completed prior to becoming an employee.

Our first deadline for applications is February 15, but we continue to accept and review applications after that date. We aim to have all positions filled by early April. However, changes in enrollment or staff availability can lead to additional hiring throughout the Spring.

Employment Opportunities for High School & College Students
The full application for Counselors and Associate Counselors can be printed and filled out. Application materials may be emailed to camppegasus@micds.org or mailed to Pegasus at MICDS, 101 N. Warson Road, St. Louis, MO 63124.

Associate Counselors
A limited number of these positions are open each year to students who are completing 9th grade prior to the start of camp. Associate Counselors are paid employees who serve to assist in our camp office and anywhere that campers and staff can be found. It is a wonderful way to get to know the program, receive training and help from more experienced staff, and share your interests and talents with children.

Counselors
Each year, we seek to fill openings with upperclassmen (completing 10th grade or higher) and college students who bring skills, experiences, and talents in a variety of areas that fit our program.

Employment Opportunities for Professional Educators, Instructors, and Supervisors
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, educational philosophy, and contact information for three professional references. Unofficial transcripts and letters of recommendation are appreciated but not required with the first mailing. Application materials may be emailed to micds-hr@micds.org (please CC Charlotte Dougherty at camppegasus@micds.org) or mailed to the Director of Human Resources, the Business Office, 101 N. Warson Road, St. Louis, MO 63124. Please specify if you are interested in employment opportunities at Camp Pegasus only or as an MICDS teacher as well.

Teachers
Our Teachers are professional educators, expert artisans, coaches, or instructors who demonstrate a philosophical and practical approach to working with young people that aligns with our program.

Supervisors
There are a couple of positions involving the supervision of staff and children as well as administrative assistance, though the turnover is very rare. If you have an interest in administrative roles, contact the Director of Pegasus, Charlotte Dougherty, at camppegasus@micds.org.