Elementary Age

Ages

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

Locations

Outside the Metro Area

Extended Care

Yes

This is a sleep-away camp.

YMCA Camp Lakewood

At YMCA Camp Lakewood overnight summer camp, ages 6-17 get to discover the wonders of the outdoors while making friends and memories that last a lifetime. Why is it such a memorable experience? When campers from all walks of life come together to try new things without judgment, to feel safe, happy and wanted – they discover more than a home away from home – they discover themselves. YMCA Camp Lakewood is an experience like none other. Kids come away with new skills, confidence and friendships that broaden their perspectives and strengthen their character. Their experience includes a 5,200-acre campus with forest-covered hills, caves, a creek, a lake, and lots to explore. The private lake offers a ton of waterfront activities like swimming, fishing, snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing.

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Open House at YMCA Camp Lakewood

Sunday, April 2, 2023

Sunday, April 23, 2023

Camp Lakewood Open Houses are designed to give you and your children or teens the opportunity to meet the camp directors, ask questions and see the beautiful property. You'll get a tour of the camp, be able to speak with camp staff and be reassured that your camper will have the experience of a lifetime at YMCA Camp Lakewood.

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St. Patrick's Day Celebration at The Magic House

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at The Magic House! Kids can count gold coins with a penny float experiment in the Science Lab, create a rainbow sculpture in the Art Studio and enjoy a performance by the Meghan Torno School of Irish Dance.

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Bunny Hop at The Magic House

Saturday, April 1, 2023

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Bring your kids to Bunny Hop at The Magic House this spring! The exclusive play experience features an evening outdoor egg hunt in the Play Garden, the chance to meet the bunny for a photo, spring-inspired crafts, a sweet cookie treat, and the opportunity to explore the entire Magic House at this after-hours event.

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Passport to the World Cultural Program Series at The Magic House

Saturday, April 8, 2023

From the Argentinian Tango Festival to the Diwali Festival of Lights to a Chinese New Year Celebration and German Easter, visit The Magic House to celebrate cultures from around the world.

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Easter EGGstravaganza Egg Hunt in Wentzville

Saturday, April 1, 2023

The Easter Bunny has been busy filling thousands of eggs with candy and prizes for the annual Easter EGGstravaganza at Heartland Park in Wentzville. Children should bring their own baskets, and will be grouped according to age for the hunts.

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Equine-Assisted Therapy Annual Egg Hunt in Town and Country

Saturday, April 1, 2023

Kids ages 2-12 can enjoy a unique egg hunting experience where they gather eggs, and then get to “sell” them in order to buy games, toys, books and more from a General Store.

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Things to Do

Omnimax Movies at the Saint Louis Science Center

Catch a movie or two at the Saint Louis Science Center's OMNIMAX Theater, where films are shown featuring the IMAX with Laser. This state-of-the-art theater provides the sharpest images, unmatched sound quality and 40% greater color range than traditional theaters. The five-story, 80-foot-diameter dome will fill your entire field of vision providing a truly immersive experience.

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Water Waddlers Indoor Drop-In Swim

Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.

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Budding Artists Preschool Art Program

At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Both in-person and virtual sessions are offered.

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LEGO Club at the St. Louis County Library

LEGO Club at the St. Louis County Library is a free opportunity for kids to gather and have fun building with LEGO bricks. LEGOs are provided.

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym

Friday, March 31, 2023

Saturday, April 1, 2023

Friday, April 7, 2023

Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym. Reservations are not necessary.

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