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Spectacular Science Camp (Ages 6-11)
Come join in the fun during this 3-week recreation class, where children will explore different branches of science through project-based learning and doing science experiments! We will be covering the topics of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics through hands-on learning and having tons of fun. Please join us for this engaging science class. Cost includes supplies.
Day: Mondays
Dates: 6/2/25 - 6/16/25
Times: Ages 6-8: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ages 9-11: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Osage Centre
Fee: $65/Child
Registration Deadline: 5/28/25
Registration Links: Ages 6-8 | Ages 9-11

Arting Around Camp (Ages 6-12)
Campers ages 6-12 will explore art using many materials including paint, water colors, tye dye, duct tape & much more! This is an instructional camp for those interested in art. Two sessions offered!
Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Dates: Session 1: 6/9/25 - 6/12/25 | Session 2: 6/23/25 - 6/26/25
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Osage Centre
Fee: $50/Child
Registration Deadline: Session 1: 6/4/25 | Session 2: 6/18/25
Registration Links: Session 1 | Session 2

Outdoor Adventure Camp (Ages 8-12)
What better way to spend your summer than in the outdoors! Let our experienced staff lead you in fishing, backpacking, archery and much more. This fun class will also teach teamwork while having fun! The first class will meet at Cape County North Nature Center.
Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Dates: 6/16/25 - 6/19/25
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Cape County North Nature Center
Fee: $55/Child
Registration Deadline: 6/11/25
Registration Link

Sports of All Sorts (Ages 6-12)
Sports of All Sorts is designed with the active child in mind! Many sports will be offered throughout this camp including wiffleball, dodgeball, sand volleyball, kickball, tennis, golf & more! We will go over the basic skills and rules of each sport, and then play!
Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Dates: 6/16/25 - 6/19/25
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Arena Park
Fee: $50/Child
Registration Deadline: 6/11/25
Registration Link

S.P.A.R.K.S. Basketball Camp (Ages 6-12)
Coed introductory camp to develop basketball fundamentals. No pre-registration necessary. For more information, contact Dionne at [email protected] or at 573-339-6736.
Dates: June 16-20, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Shawnee Park Center
Cost: FREE!

Cheerleading Camp (Ages 5-9)
Ready to learn what it takes to be a cheerleader? This clinic teaches the fundamentals of cheering, including voice dictation, sideline cheer techniques, proper hand and foot positioning and much more. Participants will learn several cheers and have lots of fun.
Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Dates: 7/7/25 - 7/10/25
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Osage Centre
Fee: $50/Child
Registration Deadline: 7/2/25
Registration Link

CAMP PLAYMO
Looking for an all-day, fun camp with lots of variety?! Then sign up for Camp PLAYMO! This is a well-rounded camp designed for ages 6-12 and guarantees lots of fun and excitement! This year, each session will have a different theme! Session 1 is Adventure Week (activities like hiking, fishing, canoeing, and nature exploration), Session 2 is Creative Arts Week (activities like painting, sculpture, theater and music), and Session 3 is STEM Week (activities like robotics, coding and experiments). Snacks are provided, but each child must bring a sack lunch unless otherwise noted. First day meets at the Osage Centre. For more information, contact Brian at 573-339-6606.

Dates: Session 1: July 14 - 18, 2025 | Session 2: July 21 - 25, 2025 | Session 3: July 28 - August 1, 2025
Times: Camp runs from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Childcare is provided from 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Osage Centre, Various Locations
Fee: $120/week
Registration Deadline: Participants must be pre-registered by the Thursday before the camp session begins.
Registration Links: Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3

S.P.A.R.K.S. Football Camp (Ages 6-12)
Coed introductory camp to develop football fundamentals. No pre-registration necessary. For more information, contact Dionne at [email protected] or at 573-339-6736.
Dates: July 21-25, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Shawnee Park Center
Cost: FREE!

Youth Classes

Safe Sitter (Ages 11+)
The Safe Sitter course prepares students in grades 6th-8th to be home alone, watch younger siblings, or babysit. This course is designed with interactive lessons that will help students learn life-saving skills, understand how to handle emergencies, and know how to treat injuries. Please bring a lunch! For more information, contact Christine at [email protected] or at 573-339-6604.
When: Friday, May 30, 2025
Where: Osage Centre
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $50/person
Registration Deadline: May 29, 2025
Registration Link

Junior Chef's Cooking Club (Ages 6-10)
Get ready for a yummy, fun filled class! Each week, you will make (and eat!) a special treat while you learn about measuring, why food changes as it cooks, and of course, kitchen safety. This class is sure to fill quickly, so register soon! Contact Brian at [email protected] for more information.
When: Tuesdays 6/3/25 - 6/24/25
Where: A.C. Brase Arena
Time: 5:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Fee: $42/child
Registration Deadline: 5/28/25
Registration Link

Summer Music Class (Ages 1-10)
Join us for a variety of music-based activities! Each session will have a different theme. With June being “Fun with Drums”, this session will feature producing sounds on bucket drums – sides, top, rim, and clicking sticks. Join in the fun as participants will learn to read simple music notation and learn musical concepts of form, dynamics, accents, and improvisation. July is “Cookie Mystery”. Flower the skunk asks all of her animal friends about who took the missing cookies. Who could it be? Come help her solve the mystery! August is “Playing it Cool with Back to School”. Get back in the swing of school with puppet friends, story time, singing, dancing, and playing instruments! Adult participation required for all sessions. For more information, contact Dianne at [email protected].
When: Saturday 6/7/25 (ages 6-10), Saturday 7/5/25 (ages 2-6), Saturday 8/2/25 (ages 1-5)
Where: Osage Centre
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Fee: $15/person
Registration Deadline: Day Before
Registration Links: Ages 6-10 | Ages 2-6 | Ages 1-5

Youth Sports Classes

Homeschool P.E. (Ages 5-15)
Attention all home schooling families! The Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department will be conducting a Physical Education class for all students who would like to attend. We will be participating in activities such as baseball, basketball, bowling, dodgeball and much more! Contact Dylan at [email protected] for more information.
Date: Fridays 1/31/25 - 4/4/25
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Location: Cape Girardeau SportsPlex
Fee: $45/child
Registration Deadline: 1/30/25
Registration Link
Schedule

Start Smart Tennis (Ages 5-7)
Start Smart Tennis prepares children and their parents for organized tennis without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Age appropriate equipment from Head and Penn is used in teaching ground strokes, serving, volleying and agility. Contact Brian at [email protected] for more information.
Date: Mondays 3/31/25 - 4/21/25
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Arena Tennis Courts
Fee: $45/child
Registration Deadline: 3/28/25
Registration Link

Start Smart Baseball (Ages 3-4)
Start Smart Baseball is a developmentally appropriate introductory baseball program. The program prepares children for organized t-ball, baseball, and softball in a fun environment without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Contact Brian at [email protected] for more information.
Date: Tuesdays 4/1/25 - 4/22/25
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Arena Park
Fee: $45/child
Registration Deadline: 3/28/25
Registration Link

Intermediate Tennis (Ages 8-12)
This is a great class to improve your tennis skills! The instructor will provide a balance of instruction and practice. Emphasis will be on proper grip, stance, swing, serve, and ball placement as well as hitting with control for depth and power. Please bring your own racket, water, and appropriate footwear. Contact Brian at [email protected] for more information.
Dates: Thursdays 4/3/25 - 5/8/25 | Summer Session 1: Monday/Wednesday 6/2/25 - 6/23/25 | Summer Session 2: Monday/Wednesday 6/30/25 - 7/21/25
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Summer Sessions 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Location: Arena Tennis Courts
Fee: $40/child
Registration Deadline: 3/28/25 | Summer Session 1: 5/28/25 | Summer Session 2: 6/25/25
Registration Link
Summer Session 1 Registration Link
Summer Session 2 Registration Link

Junior Golf Program (Ages 6-14)
The Junior Golf Program provides instruction that will cover how to hold a golf club, what each club is intended for, how to swing a golf club and golf course etiquette. The program consists of six lessons held on Wednesday evenings. Pick a 5:30 p.m. OR a 6:30 p.m. time slot. The first four weeks will be at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course, the fifth week will be at the TeeHouse Complex and the sixth week will be used for makeup days at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course. For more information, contact Mitchell at [email protected].
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: Session 1: 4/9/25 - 5/14/25
Session 2: 5/28/25 - 6/26/25
Session 3: 7/9/25 - 8/6/25
Time: 5:30 p.m. OR 6:30 p.m.
Location: Cape Jaycee Municipal Golf Course
Fee: $65/child
Registration Deadline: Session 1: 4/7/25, Session 2: 5/26/25, Session 3: 7/7/25
Registration Links:
Session 1: 5:30 p.m. Session | 6:30 p.m. Session
Session 2:5:30 p.m. Session | 6:30 p.m. Session
Session 3:5:30 p.m. Session | 6:30 p.m. Session

Pee-Wee Sports (Ages 3-5)
Kick off your child’s exposure to the sports world! Pee-Wee Sports athletes will learn about t-ball, soccer and basketball. Basic skills and rules of each sport are explained at the beginning of each class, and then participants will play a fun game at the end! Contact Hunter at [email protected] for more information.
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Dates: Session 1: 6/3/25 - 6/24/25 | Session 2: 7/1/25 - 7/17/25
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Arena Park Shelter #5
Fee: $40/child
Registration Deadline: Session 1: 5/30/25, Session 2: 6/27/25
Session 1 Registration Link
Session 2 Registration Link

Beginner Horsemanship Program (Ages 8-12)
Do you have a horse crazy kid who would love an opportunity to learn about horsemanship and gain riding skills? The Remley Equestrian Center will be offering several sessions this summer that will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of riding, caring for horses and basic equestrian knowledge to gain confidence in and out of the saddle! The Center’s horses are gentle and well trained with instruction being provided by Angie Frese, Head Trainer and Barn Manager. English tack will be used; however, participants will learn about all riding disciplines and tack. For additional information please contact us at 573-339-6340 or the Remley Equestrian Center at 314-691-3322. The Center is located at 215 Remley Drive just outside of Cape near Black Forest. Register online at www.remleyequestrian.com/parksandrec.
Days: Tuesdays
Dates: Session 1: 6/3/25 - 6/24/25 | Session 2: 7/1/25 - 7/22/25
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Remley Equestrian Center
Fee: $120/child
Registration Link

Pee-Wee Adventure (Ages 3-5)
What is your favorite game? Ever heard of Red Light/Green Light, Going on a Bear Hunt or Capture the Flag? All these games plus arts and crafts, and more will be played in this exciting class! This is a great way for your child to burn off excess energy.
Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
Dates: 6/9/25 - 6/25/25
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
Location: Osage Centre
Fee: $25/child
Registration Deadline: 6/4/25
Registration Link

Hapkido Core 1 & 2 By Lee H. Park Hapkido (Ages 5-9)
Hapkido Core has 2 levels: Core Class 1 (ages 5-6) and Core Class 2 ( ages 7-9). Classes are a basic introduction to martial arts and work on improving balance, mobility and respect. Other key areas of focus include kicking, punching and bully-proofing your child. All classes are taught at Lee H. Park Hapkido (1131 N. Kingshighway Suite 2K).
Date: Mondays 6/9/25 - 7/21/25
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Location: Lee H. Park Hapkido
Fee: $26/person
Registration Link

Pre-Hapkido By Lee H. Park Hapkido (Ages 10-15)
Pre-Hapkido is an introduction class to Hapkido for ages 10-15. This class provides the basic skills and foundation that students will need to transition to the adult Hapkido class Students will learn self-discipline, self-respect, kicking, punching, throwing, falling, basic self-defense & general exercise. All classes are taught at Lee H. Park Hapkido (1131 N. Kingshighway Suite 2K).
Date: Tuesdays 6/10/25 - 7/22/25
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Lee H. Park Hapkido
Fee: $26/person
Registration Link

Pee-Wee Tumbling (Ages 3-5)
Join us for some fun and basic tumbling! This class will consist of stretching, somersaults, cartwheels, balancing, handstands and other basic tumbling. Work on the basics while developing concentration, body awareness and hand-eye coordination.
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Dates: 6/10/25 - 6/26/25
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Location: Osage Centre
Fee: $25/child
Registration Deadline: 6/4/25
Registration Link

Start Smart Soccer (Ages 3-5)
Start Smart Soccer is a developmentally appropriate introductory soccer program that prepares children for organized soccer in a fun, non-threatening environment. Age appropriate soccer equipment is used to teach kicking, dribbling, trapping, throw-ins and agility. Each child will receive a t-shirt.
Days: Wednesdays
Dates: 8/13/25 - 9/3/25
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Osage Park
Fee: $45/child
Registration Deadline: 8/6/25
Registration Link

Teen Classes

AHA HeartSaver CPR-AED Certification
Register today to become certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid! Classes are offered the first Friday of every month. For more information, contact Christine at [email protected].
Dates: 4/4/25, 5/2/25, 6/6/25, 7/11/25 (2nd Friday due to 4th of July)
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Osage Centre
Cost: $50/person
Register here

Advanced Tennis (Ages 13-18)
Take your tennis skills to the next level! This class will emphasize proper grip, stance, swing, serve & ball placement, as well as hitting with control for depth and power. Please bring your own racket & water bottle!
Day: Mondays & Wednesdays
Date: 6/2/25 - 6/18/25
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
Location: Arena Tennis Courts
Fee: $30/Child
Registration Deadline: 5/28/25
Registration Link