Do you want your child to have a summer of real fun—and real growth?
Every parent wants their child to laugh, play, and come home a little more confident each day. That’s what The Recreation Academy’s Sports & Games Madness is all about—combining high-energy fun with real-life skill development.
This summer, your child can join The Recreation Academy at:
-New City School
-Kirkwood Park
-The Beal Center
-Community School
-Dressel Elementary School
Also in the works:
-Kennedy Recreation Center
-Affton Community Center
Our camps are packed with classic and creative games—kickball, dodgeball, relay races, flag tag, Ga Ga Ball, 9 Square in the Air, capture the flag, foam-tipped archery, and plenty of gameplay variations. Every day brings new excitement, laughter, and opportunities to learn.
But we offer more than just play. After each game, our staff lead thoughtful debriefs where kids practice teamwork, leadership, and communication. Imagine your child coming home not just energized, but also more self-assured and compassionate.
A summer’s difference can make a HUGE impact—don’t let them miss out.
Full and half-day programs for ages 5-12 are available all across St. Louis! Visit therecreationacademy.com/stl to learn more now!




Visit with summer camp representatives and learn about summer camps and activities for all ages at this free Summer Camps and Activities Fair sponsored by the Lindbergh School District. Families from all school districts are invited to attend.
Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual.
Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!
Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym is an opportunity for any child to have supervised free play in the gym. They can work on existing skills, try something new, or simply play around. It is completely up to them! Open Gym is open to both members and non-members ages 12 and under.
Get ready to checkmate your Valentine's Day crafting! Bring your kids and creativity to the World Chess Hall of Fame for Valentine's Day arts & crafts projects all day.