Summer Camp in O’Fallon, IL

Summer Camp Options

PLEX Kids Summer Camp offers a unique experience with interest-based projects, academic activities, ice skating, swimming, outdoor play, and themed weekly activities.

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Traditional Summer Camp

PLEX Kids Summer Camp offers families a unique summer camp experience that combines a balance of activities, choices for projects based on campers’ interests, academic focused activities and entertainment venues unique to the McKendree Metro Rec Plex. Ice Skating, swimming and outdoor play time will be offered every week along with themed activity blocks.

PLEX Kids Summer Camp is open to children ages 5 – 12 who have completed Kindergarten.

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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
PLEX Plus Hours available for before and after for those who need a little extra around work schedules.

May 26th – 29th

Kid’s Conditioning & Strength Wellness Week — work with the PLEX Fitness Pros, Katie and Kory,  to build strength, endurance, and durability as well as set them up for healthy exercising habits.

June 1st – June 5th

Kick Off — Sports Week with a visit from STL Blues’ Mascot Louie

June 8th – 12th

Time Traveler’s History Week with a visit from Storyteller Gale Long

June 15th – 19th

Feel the Rhythm Music Week with a performance by Sheltered Reality Drum Performers

June 22nd – 26th

Go! Go! Go! Transportation Week with a field trip to the Museum of Transportation

June 29th – July 3rd

American The Beautiful Patriotism Week means a field trip to the Lewis & Clark Historic Site at Camp Dubois for their 250th Anniversary Celebration

July 6th – 10th

Can You Sense Sensory Week brings a visit from Comedy Magician Jeff Lefton

July 13th – 17th

Emergency Response Safety Week includes a visit from O’Fallon Emergency Response departments (Firefighters, Police, and EMS).

July 20th – 24th

Wild Things Animal Week means puppies come to visit — lots of puppies from the Metro East Humane Society.

July 27th – July 31st

All Around The World Culture Week gives us a day ‘visit’ to Japan with the Japan American Society offering demonstrations on martial arts, calligraphy, music, and more!

August 3rd – August 7th

In The Garden Nature Week takes us to Eckert’s Farm for Peach Picking

August 10th – 14th

Storm Chasers Weather Week brings a visit from Fox 2 New’s own meteorologists.

Metro Rec Plex Hockey Summer Camp

PLEX Hockey Summer Camp

The Metro Rec Plex Youth Hockey Summer Camp helps players ages 6U–14U improve their skills while enjoying a full week of hockey training. This summer hockey camp focuses on skating, shooting, passing, and overall game development through structured drills, scrimmages, and daily off-ice workouts. Designed for both developing and experienced players, this hockey skills camp builds confidence, hockey IQ, and on-ice performance in a fun and supportive environment. Campers finish the week with an exciting NHL-style Skills Competition.

Metro Rec Plex Diving Lessons
PLEX Swim Summer Camp | McKendree Metro Rec Plex

PLEX Swim Summer Camp

The Metro Rec Plex PLEX Swim Summer Camp helps kids ages 5–12 build swimming skills while staying active and having fun in the pool. This full-day summer camp focuses on water safety, floating, basic strokes, and overall swim development through guided instruction and engaging pool activities. Campers enjoy two hours of pool time each day along with games, Splash-Ball, diving challenges, and group activities. Designed for both beginner and developing swimmers, this swim camp builds confidence, strength, and comfort in the water in a fun and supportive environment.

What Parents Are Saying…

I’m writing to express my deepest gratitude for Ms. Donna and the incredible impact she’s had on my son. Her years of experience in education are evident in everything she does—her calm presence, thoughtful approach, and intuitive understanding of children shine through so clearly.

More than anything, it’s her gentleness and kindness that have truly stood out to me. She has a gift for making children feel seen, safe, and valued—and as a parent, that means everything.

Please know how much I appreciate her care and dedication. Ms. Donna is a remarkable asset to your team, and I’m so thankful my son has the chance to learn and grow under her guidance.

Ms. Lewis, Grateful Parent