Middle Schoolers
Youth Fishing Derby at Des Peres Park
Grab a rod and reel and bring your kids to Des Peres Park for the Youth Fishing Derby. Kids ages 3-12 can participate in morning fishing, the Longest Fish Contest, and most fish caught in each age division. Bring your own fishing pole and bait. Registration is required.
The Children's Community Summer Camps
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Enjoy an idyllic summer experience at one of The Children's Community beloved camps!
"If you're yearning for the wild abandon of how children used to spend summers...this camp delivers that authentic experience!" - TCC Summer Camp Parent
- Farm & Forest Camp for young people ages 5 and up
- Special Teen Camp Add-On to Farm & Forest Camp for teens ages 13-17, and
- Forest Play Camp, a smaller-group camp for children ages 4-6+
All of The Children's Community camps meet on our beautiful, expansive, 17-acre campus in Fenton that features forests, fields, gardens, trails, a hobby farm with barnyard, and an adventure playground, all in a warm, inclusive, and affirming culture.
St. Louis Earth Day Festival in Forest Park
Enjoy live music, performance art, local food. a climbing wall, and hands-on activities for the whole family, as well as artists, aerial performers, educational exhibitors, diverse cuisine featuring local, organic, vegetarian and vegan options and more. Please bring your own bag to collect vendor information.
World Eagle Day at the World Bird Sanctuary
Celebrate eagles from around the world at World Eagle Day. Learn more about these majestic creatures as well as fun raptor facts with presentations from World Bird Sanctuary naturalists throughout the day.
J Day Camps Open House
At these free events, families can learn about the new camp offerings at the J, register to win a buy-one-get-one camp week, enjoy snacks, music, kids' activities and more.
Brookdale Farms Easter Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast
Easter fun is hopping your way at Brookdale Farms. Enjoy a Giant Easter Egg Hunt for kids and a pancake breakfast for the whole family.
St. Louis Artists' Guild Summer Camps
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Camp STLAG allows students to take art classes that develop their abilities and imagination as they push themselves beyond what they knew they were capable of achieving! This summer campers will explore new mediums and find their creativity in fast-paced 5-day sessions. Camp STLAG runs across 6 weeks through June and July! Camps are divided into three age groups, Budding Artists (ages 6-9), Young Artists (ages 10-13), and Teen Intensives (ages 14-18). Before- and after-care is available.
