Elementary Age

Kids MLK Day Camp at Upper Limits Climbing Gym

Kids ages 7-15 can spend MLK Day climbing, team building, and doing arts & crafts at Upper Limits Climbing Gym. This one-day camp is a great way to keep your child active when school is out. Campers will learn about rock climbing, as well as team building with other kids their age. 

 

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MLK Community Celebration at the Missouri History Museum

Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. throughout the holiday weekend with a variety of experiences at the Missouri History Museum. Families are invited for youth activism workshops, meaningful conversations on race and social justice, storytelling, movement with Mama Lisa, and craft workshops.

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Bunny Hop at The Magic House

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. Registration is required.

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Code Ninjas of Wildwood Summer Camps

Transform your child's love for technology into an exciting learning adventure! Guided by our team of Code Senseis, Code Ninjas Camps empower kids to gain valuable tech skills and make new friends. It's an unforgettably fun learning experience! Code Ninjas Wildwood is offering 18 different camps for ages 5-14! Each camp highlights different areas in the world of coding. All camps are five days long and run from Monday to Friday. Choose one option for a half-day camp or two choices to make it a full-day program. Seats are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Open House at the Wildlife Rescue Center

Get ready for an unforgettable day of adventure, discovery, and nature fun at the Wildlife Rescue Center's annual Open House. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how the center cares for over 2,000 wild orphans every spring and lots more.

 

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Olympia Gymnastics Summer Camp

Get ready for the ultimate summer adventure at Olympia Gymnastics! Our action-packed summer camps are designed to keep kids active, engaged, and excited every single day. With unique weekly themes like Ready, Aim, Nerf, Aloha Summer Beach, and To Infinity and Beyond, there’s something for every young adventurer to love. Whether they’re flipping through gymnastics fun, conquering ninja courses, or exploring creative activities, your child will build confidence, make new friends, and create unforgettable memories. Our highly trained, energetic staff ensures a safe, fun, and educational experience in our air-conditioned, state-of-the-art facilities. Don’t miss out—spots fill up fast!

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Rock Climbing Summer Camps at Upper Limits

Upper Limits Summer Camps are created by climbers, for climbers. Five-day sessions start in June and are organized into two age groups: Rock Dwellers (ages 7-10) and Cliff Hangers (ages 11-15). Full-day and half-day options are available for both age groups at all St. Louis locations:1874 Lackland Hill Parkway, Maryland Heights, 63146, and 17375 Edison Avenue, Chesterfield, 63005. Each age group alternates schedules so there is always an option available for your kids! BONUS: Every camper, no matter what session they are in, will get to tie-dye their very own Upper Limits t-shirt! 

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Tot Time at the Chesterfield Aquatic Center
Friday, July 18, 2025
Friday, July 25, 2025

Bring your little ones to the Chesterfield Aquatic Center for Tot Time. Kids ages 0-5 can splash and play in the leisure pool with their peers. Older children ages 6-11 are welcome when they are accompanied by an adult and younger children. Open to residents and non-residents. Reservations are not needed.

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