Immerse yourself for one week in the life of a college student in the UMSL 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. 

We're extending our application deadline to May 27, 2026.  Apply for camp today. Camp dates for summer 2026:

June 8 - 12 (slots full)

July 13 - 17

Also inquire about our Day in the Life Visit.

 

 

Camp includes programming, housing, meals Monday-Friday, and camp swag!

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 & 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

Camp Funding Voucher

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.