Immerse yourself for one week in the life of a college student in the OIPE Succeed Program
How will you know if attending college is a possible pathway for you? Try it out for at least a week in either mid-June or mid-July. Besides traditional camp elements and social interaction, our weeklong Succeed Summer Enrichment Camp held at the University of Missouri-St. Louis features workshops reflective of our Succeed Program curriculum. Our camp advocates self-determination and social skills building for neurodiverse individuals aged 17 years and older.
Participants have the option to stay overnight on-campus or commute to and from camp. The typical camp day begins at 7 AM and ends at 10 PM.
Fill out our interest form if you'd like to receive the link to our 2027 summer camp application form as soon as it is ready.
Save the Dates for Camp 2027:
June 7 - 11
July 12 - 16
Another immersive experience is our Day in the Life Visit which only happens during the school hours in the semester.
Camp includes programming, housing, meals Monday-Friday, and camp t-shirt
Campers will engage in the following:
- Stay in UMSL residence hall overnight or commute daily
- Utilize meal plans
- Various academic workshops and complete vocational training
- Enjoy recreational and traditional camp activities at the UMSL campus
Other activities: Peer-led activities and sports and recreation at the UMSL Recreational and Wellness Center; vocational training and curriculum building; and a healthy relationship workshop.
Campers must be able to manage medications independently, navigate basic hygiene and self-care independently, and must be able to provide proof of intellectual or developmental disability.
Cost* of weeklong camp:
If staying overnight (4 nights/5 days): $630
If commuting to camp: $315
*Camp fee includes meals and field trip transportation and admission fee
Residents of City of St. Louis, St. Charles and St. Louis Counties: Take advantage of camp scholarships and funding vouchers
Succeed Camp Scholarship available to eligible students/residents of the City of St. Louis, MO
Camp Funding Voucher available to eligible students/residents of St. Louis and St. Charles Counties, and the City of St. Louis, MO
This video summarizes our weeklong camp experience and provides tips for first-time participants.
Camp scholarships and funding vouchers are offered annually to residents of St. Louis City, St. Charles County, and St. Louis City residents. Watch this video for details and learn about our camp application process.
