Teens and Tweens

Free Jungle Boogie Concert at the Saint Louis Zoo

Friday, July 26, 2019

Bring the whole family for a free concert in the center of the Zoo!

Lend a hand to help homeless pets during the Purina Pet Project Day at Purina Farms. Come and meet adoptable pets, and take part in making adoption kits, toys and needed supplies for shelter pets. All projects are suitable for pet lovers of all ages. No reservations are necessary. Admission and parking are free.

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Amazing Animal Encounters at the World Bird Sanctuary

Free, fun, family-friendly environmental education programs are presented by the naturalists at the World Bird Sanctuary featuring reptiles, birds and mammals. During Amazing Animal Encounters you'll get to meet some of the animals at the sanctuary and see some fly!

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Elementary Age, High Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Teens and Tweens

Locations

St. Louis

Extended Care

iD Tech Camps held at Washington University

iD Tech is the world leader in summer STEM education, with 400,000 alumni since 1999, and 150 prestigious campus locations including Washington Univeristy, UMKC, Stanford, and MYU. Students ages 7-19 learn to code, design video games and Fortnite-inspired levels, mod Minecraft, create with Roblox, engineer robots, model and print 3D characters, work with AI and machine learning, and more!

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Open Play by Reservation at Play Street Museum

Grab a spot for Open Play by Reservation at Play Street Museum in St. Charles. Kids and families can explore the museum during these special weekend hours.

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Shark Week at the Saint Louis Zoo

Celebrate Shark Week at the Saint Louis Zoo, where you'll get free admission to Stingrays at the Caribbean Cove when you come to the zoo dressed as a shark. You can also enjoy lots of shark-themed activities, shark-themed snacks, and live music on the weekend.

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Dino Chat at the Saint Louis Science Center

Learn all about the world of dinosaurs including what they ate, newly discovered dinosaurs and more.

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Newsies

Saturday, July 20, 2019

Sunday, July 21, 2019

Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.

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Family Workshop: Printed + Inked

Saturday, July 20, 2019

Express yourself through color and texture as you discover the unlimited possibilities of mono prints! Collaborate to create multi-layered mono prints using gelatin plates, stencils, ink and found objects. Bring home a collection of masterpieces!

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Have a blast at the Saint Louis Science Center's Summer Science Blast Camp! Weekly day camps provide children ages 4 to 16 learning experiences to develop their interest and passion for science. We aim to provide a welcoming and engaging learning environment that ignites and sustains critical thinking and creative problem-solving throughout the summer. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11th's historic trip to the moon, and our camp theme for the summer is "One Giant Leap." We also offer member discounts! Visit slcs.org/summer-camps, call 314-289-4439 or email daycamps@slsc.org for more information.

Celebrate your child's special day at The Magic House! A variety of age-appropriate, hands-on activities make every birthday magical and memorable. Birthday parties at The Magic House include all-day admission to the Museum for hosts and guests. Choose from themed birthday parties for up to 20 children, a Big Birthday Bash for up to 30 children or an Exclusive Private Party for up to 50 guests that includes private play time in a portion of The Magic House! LEARN MORE AND BOOK YOUR PARTY TODAY!

Crayola World of Design and Crayola Artist's Passport Camps from Imagine Arts Academy take kids on a journey of discovery! At World of Design art camps, kids experiment with new art techniques, like sculpting, illustration and textile artistry, while working on their problem-solving skills at the same time. At Artist's Passport Camp, kids embark on an around-the-world cultural adventure. Campers explore far-off places and the people who live there, and lots more. Week-long full-day and half-day summer camps take place at locations across the St. Louis metro area and are filling fast! LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP

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