What kind of summer do you want your family to have? Whatever your answer is, you'll find it at Saint Louis University. Summer at SLU offers camps and academies for K-12 students. From diving into creative arts to immersive experiences in our STEM programs, there is bound to be something that sparks your family's interest and leads to their best summer yet. Now introducing brand-new AI and cybersecurity camps for middle and high school programs!
Adventure into creativity and curiosity this summer with Laumeier Sculpture Park’s Summer Art Programs, featuring fun themes and creative add-ons. Young artists ages 3.5–18 will explore sculptures, trails, creeks, and green spaces while engaging in immersive art projects. From playful artmaking mornings for littles to full-day outdoor adventures, hands-on studio time, and teen apprenticeships, each session inspires self-expression, exploration, connection and new friendships. Participants will experience a one-of-a-kind summer camp surrounded by art, nature, and lasting memories.
Sherwood Forest Summer Camp serves children from low-income households and underserved communities in Missouri and Illinois, who live at or below the federal poverty line. We strive to establish and sustain long-term relationships with our campers, their families, and the agencies and schools that serve them. By balancing traditional camp adventures with evidence-based programs that reinforce and support school-year learning, Sherwood Forest connects with, educates, and inspires the youth of St. Louis. Sherwood Forest’s Quest program is designed for children in 1st-9th grades who live in the St. Louis region.
Friendly and fun, auditions at The St. Louis Children’s Choirs are a great way for us to get to know one another. Auditions consist of your child singing a short song followed by a short informational meeting. A singer's ensemble placement is based on age, skill, maturity, and availability. The St. Louis Children's Choirs has an ensemble for every singer!
Discover a deep appreciation for the great outdoors at SciFest: The Great Outdoors Expo. You'll meet STEM experts and organizations related to outside life, activity, work and play. Discover new outdoor hobbies and activities that you and your family can enjoy.
The popular Stingrays at Caribbean Cove exhibit opens for the 2026 season at the Saint Louis Zoo on April 3.
Visit Laumeier Sculpture Park for Art & Nature Day. Activities are for all ages, including nature play in the Family Play Space, Throw & Grow seed balls, plant bags, and no-sew apron crafts, gallery talks and more.
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.
Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the Chinese lantern festival Animals Aglow! Animals Aglow returns to illuminate the Saint Louis Zoo for the second year with dozens of new, towering lanterns and light displays.
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.
Sensory-Friendly Nights are for guests with sensory sensitivities and their families. These special nights will mirror the traditional Animals Aglow experience and will include sensory maps, quiet zones and trained Zoo staff to assist individuals with sensory sensitivities.