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After School

01 · After School

Enrichment Clubs

Multi-week after-school programs at partner schools & rec centers.

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Skill Development

02 · Skill Development

Sports Clinics

Skill-building in basketball, flag football, baseball & more.

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Cadet Care

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Before & After School

Daily care that's more than glorified babysitting.

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Camps packed with sports, STEM & active play.

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Google

"Wow! Our 9 yr. old son attended a Pokémon card game/trading week long workshop. Fabian, the instructor was terrific. He has great awareness and made the week amazing."

Douglas Bram

Parent, St. Louis

Facebook

"We have had such a great experience with Recreation Academy at Kirkwood Park. Our kids have attended several weeks of extreme sports summer camp and have always had a great time. Staff and management are accessible and wonderful to work with."

Amanda Penick Brauer

Parent

Current Partner

"The Recreation Academy has helped us add so much variety to our weekly end-of-day enrichment programs — tons of sessions have been a hit with our families. Their staff are professional, prompt, and always super engaged. Truly a fantastic company to work with."

Eve R.

The Community School

Indeed

"I have absolutely loved my time at The Rec Academy and can't wait to come back and see all of my Cadets again next summer! It's really refreshing to be at a youth organization that promotes a healthy environment for everyone and supports their staff so well."

Camp Counselor

Camp Counselor (Seasonal) · St. Louis, MO

"I worked here through college and it was easily the most rewarding job I've had. The team is supportive, the schedule works around classes, and you get real coaching experience with elementary-age kids. Highly recommend for anyone in education."

Jordan P.

Former Enrichment Facilitator

Google

"Highly recommend Rec Academy for your kid camp needs! Great staff! Awesome activity games my super active 7 year old. Naps will ensue!"

Gary Stewart

Parent, St. Louis

Facebook

"My son loves the Extreme Sports camp. Great experience!"

Lindsay Schultz Wessels

Parent

Google

"Fantastic program with excellent staff! Kids have so much fun!!"

Katrina Paumier

Parent, St. Louis

Facebook

"Our kiddo loved the sports camp. The teachers were very helpful. What a great week."

Jen Kaesberg

Parent

Indeed

"Fun and supportive environment with a lot of room for personal and professional growth! Working for The Recreation Academy has truly been a fulfilling experience."

Area Manager

Area Manager · St. Louis, MO

Google

"My son attended their Summer camps and had a blast! The staff was great and caring. Highly recommend!"

Kelli Jaeger

Parent, St. Louis

Google

"I have an uncoordinated six year old who loves running around. I was worried he might not be able to follow all the rules or would get out right away, but that wasn't the case with the playground games camp. The counselors did a great job of making sure everyone was included. His only complaint was that I picked him up… he wanted to stay all day."

Rebecca Zide

Parent, St. Louis

Google

"Both of my boys have loved The Recreation Academy. They've done both Spring Break camps and Summer Camps. Each day they are excited to participate!"

Tiffany Whelehon

Parent, St. Louis

Google

"Wow! Our 9 yr. old son attended a Pokémon card game/trading week long workshop. Fabian, the instructor was terrific. He has great awareness and made the week amazing."

Douglas Bram

Parent, St. Louis

Facebook

"We have had such a great experience with Recreation Academy at Kirkwood Park. Our kids have attended several weeks of extreme sports summer camp and have always had a great time. Staff and management are accessible and wonderful to work with."

Amanda Penick Brauer

Parent

Current Partner

"The Recreation Academy has helped us add so much variety to our weekly end-of-day enrichment programs — tons of sessions have been a hit with our families. Their staff are professional, prompt, and always super engaged. Truly a fantastic company to work with."

Eve R.

The Community School

Indeed

"I have absolutely loved my time at The Rec Academy and can't wait to come back and see all of my Cadets again next summer! It's really refreshing to be at a youth organization that promotes a healthy environment for everyone and supports their staff so well."

Camp Counselor

Camp Counselor (Seasonal) · St. Louis, MO

"I worked here through college and it was easily the most rewarding job I've had. The team is supportive, the schedule works around classes, and you get real coaching experience with elementary-age kids. Highly recommend for anyone in education."

Jordan P.

Former Enrichment Facilitator

Google

"Highly recommend Rec Academy for your kid camp needs! Great staff! Awesome activity games my super active 7 year old. Naps will ensue!"

Gary Stewart

Parent, St. Louis

Facebook

"My son loves the Extreme Sports camp. Great experience!"

Lindsay Schultz Wessels

Parent

Google

"Fantastic program with excellent staff! Kids have so much fun!!"

Katrina Paumier

Parent, St. Louis

Facebook

"Our kiddo loved the sports camp. The teachers were very helpful. What a great week."

Jen Kaesberg

Parent

Indeed

"Fun and supportive environment with a lot of room for personal and professional growth! Working for The Recreation Academy has truly been a fulfilling experience."

Area Manager

Area Manager · St. Louis, MO

Google

"My son attended their Summer camps and had a blast! The staff was great and caring. Highly recommend!"

Kelli Jaeger

Parent, St. Louis

Google

"I have an uncoordinated six year old who loves running around. I was worried he might not be able to follow all the rules or would get out right away, but that wasn't the case with the playground games camp. The counselors did a great job of making sure everyone was included. His only complaint was that I picked him up… he wanted to stay all day."

Rebecca Zide

Parent, St. Louis

Google

"Both of my boys have loved The Recreation Academy. They've done both Spring Break camps and Summer Camps. Each day they are excited to participate!"

Tiffany Whelehon

Parent, St. Louis

Indeed

"Good place to work while being active and having fun with the kiddos. If you work in education and are off during the summer months, this is the best way to make some extra cash."

Coach

Coach · St. Louis, MO

"One of the best side gigs I've had. The Rec Academy trusts you to run your own class, gives you real curriculum to work from, and pays well for the hours. The kids genuinely look forward to it every week."

Marissa T.

Former Enrichment Facilitator

Google

"My sons (5 and 9) had a great week of camp at Kirkwood Park with the Rec. Academy. They came home happy and excited to go back the next day."

Nora Schweighart

Parent, St. Louis

Facebook

"My daughter Corinne loved it, highly recommend!"

Caroline Tee

Parent

Current Partner

"Working with The Recreation Academy has allowed our school to increase summer revenue, expand programming availability, and has been an absolute pleasure to work with. We love the Rec Academy and look forward to continuing to work with them."

Adam H.

New City School

Indeed

"Management and team are great! They truly care about you and your personal & professional development. The work/life balance is for you to create. You choose your hours and what activities you work. I love the flexibility."

Area Manager

Area Manager · Chicago, IL

"Great organization to grow with. I started as an Enrichment Facilitator running after-school programs and left with real experience leading groups of kids. Management actually listens and invests in staff development."

Alicia R.

Former Enrichment Facilitator

Indeed

"Very fun place to work if you're looking for something to keep you active and with kids. You are supplied with the materials needed for each class. You make your own schedule and the pay is great."

Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager · St. Louis, MO

Google

"My son loves after school kickball! It's a great way to interact with kids from other grades and have fun!"

Liz Pratt

Parent, St. Louis

Google

"My son loves all classes through the Rec Academy! He has fun and stays active. The instructors play with the kids and seem to be having a great time."

Beth Hausner

Parent, St. Louis

Google

"My son did a Recreation Academy summer camp through his elementary school and had a great time doing all the fun activities, such as dodgeball, games, and sports."

Julia Maranan

Parent, St. Louis

Google

"My son started camp this week at Kirkwood park and has absolutely loved it! He's getting three straight hours of energy out playing different sports and connecting with friends. Thanks for a great start to the summer!"

Chad Lembach

Parent, St. Louis

Indeed

"Good place to work while being active and having fun with the kiddos. If you work in education and are off during the summer months, this is the best way to make some extra cash."

Coach

Coach · St. Louis, MO

"One of the best side gigs I've had. The Rec Academy trusts you to run your own class, gives you real curriculum to work from, and pays well for the hours. The kids genuinely look forward to it every week."

Marissa T.

Former Enrichment Facilitator

Google

"My sons (5 and 9) had a great week of camp at Kirkwood Park with the Rec. Academy. They came home happy and excited to go back the next day."

Nora Schweighart

Parent, St. Louis

Facebook

"My daughter Corinne loved it, highly recommend!"

Caroline Tee

Parent

Current Partner

"Working with The Recreation Academy has allowed our school to increase summer revenue, expand programming availability, and has been an absolute pleasure to work with. We love the Rec Academy and look forward to continuing to work with them."

Adam H.

New City School

Indeed

"Management and team are great! They truly care about you and your personal & professional development. The work/life balance is for you to create. You choose your hours and what activities you work. I love the flexibility."

Area Manager

Area Manager · Chicago, IL

"Great organization to grow with. I started as an Enrichment Facilitator running after-school programs and left with real experience leading groups of kids. Management actually listens and invests in staff development."

Alicia R.

Former Enrichment Facilitator

Indeed

"Very fun place to work if you're looking for something to keep you active and with kids. You are supplied with the materials needed for each class. You make your own schedule and the pay is great."

Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager · St. Louis, MO

Google

"My son loves after school kickball! It's a great way to interact with kids from other grades and have fun!"

Liz Pratt

Parent, St. Louis

Google

"My son loves all classes through the Rec Academy! He has fun and stays active. The instructors play with the kids and seem to be having a great time."

Beth Hausner

Parent, St. Louis

Google

"My son did a Recreation Academy summer camp through his elementary school and had a great time doing all the fun activities, such as dodgeball, games, and sports."

Julia Maranan

Parent, St. Louis

Google

"My son started camp this week at Kirkwood park and has absolutely loved it! He's getting three straight hours of energy out playing different sports and connecting with friends. Thanks for a great start to the summer!"

Chad Lembach

Parent, St. Louis

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