Elementary Age

Summer Fun Fridays at Yucandu Art Studio

Friday, June 11, 2021

Friday, June 18, 2021

Friday, June 25, 2021

Summer Fun Fridays offer amazing art experiences for kids in grades 1-5. Kids will spend the day making fun and weird art projects and experiments.

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Suson Park Farm Friday

Friday, May 14, 2021

Friday, June 11, 2021

Friday, June 25, 2021

Suson Farm Fridays are the perfect way to experience all the fun at Suson Park! Farm Fridays include hayrides, fishing, animal hopscotch, barn tours, horse petting, marshmallow toss, candle making and more.

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Storytelling in the Museum from the Missouri History Museum

Saturday, May 8, 2021

Friday, May 14, 2021

Storytelling in the Museum is now offered virtually on Zoom from the Missouri History Museum! Tune in every Friday and select Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. for engaging stories with themes like Summertime, Black Music Month, International Cafe and more.

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Ages

Elementary Age, High Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Teens and Tweens

Locations

Outside the Metro Area

Extended Care

Camp Weloki for Girls

Camp Weloki for Girls is a one-week overnight sleep-away camp for girls going into 4th - 12th grades. We are family owned and operated by Dr. Tim and Anne Jordan for the last 30 years. Our camp is a safe home away from home that teaches girls to be their authentic selves, gain confidence, use their voice, learn about friendships, and practice leadership skills, all while having a blast.

Camper activities include pool and lake swimming, canoeing and kayaking, hiking, star gazing, arts and crafts fun, hair wrap and friendship bracelet making, tye-dying, dance parties, talent shows, beach party, outdoor movie, and Goddess/Warrior night.

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Ages

Elementary Age, Middle Schoolers, Teens and Tweens

Locations

St. Louis County, West County

Extended Care

Ultimate Ninjas Summer Camp

Looking for something AMAZING to offer your kids this summer? Send them to Ultimate Ninjas Camp, where they will learn how to tackle obstacles as seen in the TV show American Ninja Warrior.

Dates: Tuesday, June 1 - August 20

Times: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Ages: 6-12

Price:

Day Pass: $50

Week Pass: $225

Siblings receive a 15% discount (MUST CALL TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT: 636-206-8550)

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Ages

Elementary Age, Middle Schoolers, Teens and Tweens

Locations

St. Louis County

Extended Care

Camp Rep

Experience all the magic of theatre at Camp Rep! Open to all students in 2nd-8th grade, Camp Rep offers an immersive experience as kids explore the inspiring and engaging world of the arts through acting, music, movement and creative storytelling classes.

Campers will enjoy all the fun and friendship of a summer day camp while exploring a variety of arts disciplines. Dedicated artist-educators will integrate age-appropriate theatre skills training with games intended to spark the imagination and encourage children to find their own artistic and emotional strengths. Each session will culminate in a live performance open to family and friends, which will also be recorded and made available virtually.

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Ages

Elementary Age, Preschool

Locations

St. Louis County, West County

Extended Care

Miss Kelly's Gym Summer Camps

Need a fun way to beat the heat this summer? Summer Camps at Miss Kelly's are a great way for kids ages 3-10 to burn off some energy all while learning and playing with friends. Camps are packed full of physical activities, gymnastics, and crafts – all in a fun, non-competitive environment. Each camp week will have a new, exciting theme that your child is sure to love!

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Things to Do

Play Date with the Contemporary Art Museum

Saturday, May 8, 2021

Saturday, June 12, 2021

Saturday, July 10, 2021

Play Dates follow a monthly theme that invites close looking, hands-on art making, and a participatory performance by a guest artist.

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Planetarium Shows at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park

Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.

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Art Fair at Laumeier Sculpture Park

Saturday, May 8, 2021

Sunday, May 9, 2021

The nationally acclaimed Laumeier Sculpture Park Art Fair features local, regional and national artists and is a major source of funding for the park each year.

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym

Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym. Space is limited to 10 kids per session. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

The Very Hungry Caterpillar, from the iconic Eric Carle picture books, features more than 75 larger-than-life puppets, friends from other Eric Carle picture books, including Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Lonely Firefly and more.

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Lend your heart and your hands to bring hope and support to pets and people in crisis at the Purina Farms Pet Project Day on May 16. This is a wonderful opportunity for your whole family to volunteer together! Join Purina Farms for a day of community service featuring 10 different projects that benefit two local greater St. Louis organizations that provide domestic violence victims and their pets with transitional safe housing. Projects include constructing pet beds, compiling care packages, making pet blankets, crafting pet toys, and decorating treat containers. The event is open to anyone age 5 and up. Plus, sign up for a special kids project where they can adopt a stuffed dog or cat to take home to remember this day of service. Two sessions are available: 9 to 11 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m. REGISTER HERE

Make your child's summer magical with a one-of-a-kind summer camp experience at The Magic House! Camps at The Magic House feature all new activities for 2021 with exploration at The Magic House, and MADE for Kids. Weeklong, half-day camp is available for ages 5-6 and 6-8 with daily snacks and hands-on fun. Full day camps are for ages 8-11. Themes include Amazing Artists, Super Scientists, Tiny Tinkerers and more! Summer Camp at The Magic House is sure to spark your child's imagination. Register online at magichouse.org

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