Chaminade is excited to welcome back both boys and girls for another summer of learning, growth, and fun on our campus! Camps are for both boys and girls entering grades 3-12. See our athletic camps. arts & creativity camps, academic & STEM camps, hiking camps, and Camp Chaminade, a four-day experience for middle school boys focused on building leadership, teamwork, and camaraderie! All camps are led by experienced instructors in a supportive Chaminade environment. Our camps are designed to help students try something new, sharpen their skills, or discover new skills they didn't know they had, all while making friends and memories that last a lifetime.
DaySpring Arts & Education is a unique and creative environment where students can be well equipped in the disciplines of both performing and fine arts. All classes are taught by highly-qualified teachers in dance, drama, musical theatre, tech theatre, visual arts, circus, and music. Students will learn in a challenging and nurturing environment designed to help them explore their potential as creative individuals. Whether you are looking for a production intensive for your young artist, or a fun camp for your preschooler, DaySpring has options for everyone!
The nationally acclaimed Laumeier Sculpture Park Art Fair is a three-day, outdoor event held annually on Mother's Day weekend. It features local, regional and national artists, local food and beverage vendors, live music, and the Creation Location offering hands-on, creative art experiences for kids.
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. 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.
Play, learn, and create on Community School’s beautiful 18-acre campus this summer! Camps are available for children age 3 through eighth grade and include full- and half-day options. Choose from dozens of activities led by experienced faculty and partners, including En Passant Chess Club, Mad Science of St. Louis, STAGES, The Fencers Academy, The Recreation Academy, and more. Programming also features Community’s signature FUNdamentals Camp, designed to help children beat the summer slump in August. Camps have limited enrollment, so register today!
Inspired by Dr. Maya Angelou’s powerful poem Life Doesn’t Frighten Me, this 50-minute original play by multidisciplinary hip-hop artist Paige Hernandez brings to life the everyday fears we all face—and the courage within us to rise above them.
Homeschool families are welcome to attend Homeschool Mornings at MADE for Kids to enjoy hands-on exhibits, creative exploration and time to connect with other homeschoolers.
Splash and play with your little one in this fun morning activity. No registration is necessary.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
The Preschool Science Series is an open exploration learning lab for young scientists, ages 18 months to 5 years and their families. Activities are designed around research that shows children learn best through play, inquiry and shared experiences with their parents and caregivers.
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!
9 Mile Garden presents family-friendly movie nights all summer long on Wednesday evenings. Enjoy a free movie on the 325-inch big screen along with food trucks, kiddie cocktails, slushies and more.