Sherwood Forest Camp is a nonprofit youth-development organization whose core program is a month-long residential summer camp on 487 acres near Lesterville for St. Louis-area children ages 7-16 growing up in poverty. Serving up to 450 campers a summer since 1937, its Quest program blends traditional camp adventures with evidence-based academic supports like a book club.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Sherwood Forest Camp Inc directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Sarah HornbackHad my wedding here absolutely love this campground
★★★★★Steven McCoySuch a nice place and excited to stay here for a weekend
★Jeffrey DriverSent my daughter there her first time away from home and they were told if she didn't adapt to call immediately and they did not do this they let her go for days upset crying and didn't call us til after 6 days ... Id never send mine or recommend this place to anyone ... If I could give zero stars I would .... This is a joke camp and id steer clear of it
★★★★★Kathy TorringtonSherwood Forest continues with its rich legacy of guiding children and teens to be the best they can be!
★★★★★Diane AsherWhen i was younger with my cousin went the for at least 6 years its was fun i miss it