Teens and Tweens
NASA New Horizons: To Pluto!
Learn about the science behind NASA's New Horizons spacecraft as it probes the dwarf planet and its moons at the August First Friday at the Saint Louis Science Center. First Friday will feature free hands-on activities, presentations, sci-fi trivia, sci-fi films and more.
Girls on Fire!
Girls ages 14 to 18 can bring out their inner Katniss and learn
some of the archery skills this character used in the popular book series and movie The Hunger Games. Participants will rotate between three activities throughout the day: archery, fire/water/shelter skills and camouflage.
Participants should dress for the weather and bring a water bottle and snack.
Play Fit, Stay Fit
To guide kids and parents alike through the causes and effects of 
sports injuries as well as their prevention, Washington University and the St.
Teen Book Discussion with Author Sara Paretsky
Teens have the opportunity to discuss reading and writing with the 
author of 20 nationally best-selling mystery novels at this free event at the St. Louis County Library Headquarters.
Play 60 Mini Mudder with the St. Louis Rams
7/16/15: UPDATE: Due to a scheduling conflict, the St. Louis Rams have cancelled this event.
Join the St. Louis Rams for the inaugural Play 60 Mini Mudder on July 18. This is 
an event for the whole family, with special guests the Rams cheerleaders, Rampage, the Rams Play 60 Bus and DJ Pru. Kids can participate in a one-mile muddy obstacle course. There will also be Rams inflatables and food trucks.
Evening Insect Adventure: Blacklighting
Explore the wonderful insects that fly at night at The Butterfly House during this special event to celebrate National Moth Week. Entomologists will set up black lights, which will attract night-flying insects from miles away. This one-of-a-kind experience will give you a chance to closely observe rarely seen nocturnal insects that come to the light. Sightings may include large moths, beetles, crickets and other fascinating insects.
Family Med School Labs: Sports Medicine, Joints and Proper Athletic Training
Join a discussion of the musculoskeletal system offered by the Athletic Training Education program of Saint Louis University's College of Health Science. You'll learn about proper warm-up, stretching and conditioning techniques, along with common sports injuries and how to avoid them. At the Saint Louis Science Center.
10 a.m. to noon. $12 for Science Center members per person; $14 for non-members. Recommended for kids 5th grade and older and families. Reservations required.
More information: slsc.org
