Junior Activities

Junior Golf:
Sunset’s junior golf program is designed for boys and girls ages 5-18 with a skill set from the very beginner to the more advanced player.  Our program is broken down into two stages.  We offer the Junior Academy and the Junior Tour to accommodate both golfing stages.

The first stage, the Junior Academy is for beginning juniors ages 5-13.  This is an instruction-based developmental program that covers all facets of the game including: rules, etiquette, full swing, short game and putting, all to acquaint the beginning junior to the game of golf.

The second stage, the Junior Tour, is for intermediate/advanced junior golfers.  It is for junior golfers who have gone through our academy program and are ready to play in either the 6, 9, or 18 hole divisions.  Participants learn rules, etiquette, and golfer responsibility while playing with other competitors.  The program will provide a good mix of fun and competition throughout the summer, concluding with the Junior Club Championship. 

Junior Tennis:
Sunset’s Junior Tennis program has a strong history of introducing juniors to the great game of tennis while at the same time keeping them involved with the game for years to come.  Sunset was the leader among St. Louis country clubs in introducing and incorporating the new teaching method, “Quick Start”.  This style of play allows our juniors to gain confidence.  They will see immediate progress in their play, making them more enthusiastic about continuing to play and improve.

Swimming:
Sunset has a swim and dive team.  We offer swim and dive instruction as well as competition.  Stroke technique and conditioning are offered in swim practices, which meet Tuesday through Friday during the competition season. Our dive team also is geared toward junior athletes just learning the sport as well as those looking for competition.  Juniors are welcome to start on the swim team once they are water-safe, meaning they know how to swim for survival. The dive team’s youngest members are usually seven or older, but this is up to the coach’s discretion, based on the child’s coordination. We are in a league with nine other country clubs in the Saint Louis area, and compete in dual weeknight meets beginning in June and concluding with a conference meet in mid-July.  Swimming is one of the best activities for the juniors at Sunset, and is exciting for kids of all ages.

Camp Sunset:
Camp Sunset is an activities-based day camp for juniors ages 5-12 that runs for three weeks during mid-summer. There are daily activities for juniors consisting of games, arts and crafts, organized swim, and additional golf and tennis clinics. Sunset has a very “kid friendly” pool atmosphere, and there is nothing more enjoyable than spending summers as a kid at the pool.