
At Crayola® Imagine Arts Academy, we provide the creative spark and let children's imaginations do the rest. The fun and creative environment allows kids to use their ingenuity in new ways and fosters the development of important skills. We are offering both full-day and half-day camps. There are four week-long themes to choose from:
Discover the perfect blend of fun and learning at Mad Science camps! With 18 locations across the St. Louis area, these camps are designed for kids aged 4 to 11. Let your child's imagination soar at "Make It!" Camp, explore our world in Underground Explorers, or discover Super Gross Science! Dive into the Nuts and Bolts of Robots, become a Secret Agent, or join the ranks of Mad Inventors. Nurture your "Little Green Thumbs" in our special nature-focused preschool camp. With exciting topics like these, our week-long camps provide an unforgettable summer filled with captivating adventures, hands-on experiments, and mind-blowing discoveries.
Our exciting 2025 camps include:
Don't miss Ferguson's Winter Wonderland featuring Santa & Mrs. Claus, The Grinch, carolers, balloon twisters, a vendor village, hot chocolate, lots of lights, and more holiday fun!
At this free event, BOO-ey and his friends Ms. Rachel and Paw Patrol will be ready to meet kiddos and take pictures. There will also be a Tiny Tots Corner with the Bubble Bus, balloon twisters and a craft area.
The Ferguson Fall Spooktacular includes trick or treating and a lot more! Families are invited to the Ferguson Community Center for hayrides, a bounce house, a balloon artist, lots of trick-or-treating fun, a haunted house, games and more.
Kids can get up close and explore big trucks and vehicles at this free Touch-a-Truck event at the North County Recreation Complex. Kids can climb aboard and explore these impressive vehicles that they usually only see from afar.
Celebrate the Easter holiday with an egg hunt for kids at the St. Vincent Community Center.
Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.
Color can be seen all around us in nature, especially when looking at the animals. At President's Day Camp: Colorful Critters at the Saint Louis Zoo, campers will learn about all things color as they relate to wildlife.
Do you need a creative activity for your kids on a day when school's out? Yucandu Art Studio offers No-School Workshops for kids in grades kindergarten through 5th.
Kids ages 7-15 can spend President's Day climbing, team building, and doing arts & crafts at Upper Limits Climbing Gym. This one-day camp is a great way to keep your child active when school is out. Campers will learn about rock climbing, as well as team building with other kids their age.
Find out if Vetta Sports' Kickaroos program is right for your child at Vetta's free Presidents' Day Open House. This Kickaroos Open House is a great way to introduce your child to the world of sports! The Kickaroos program fosters confidence, social skills, and the ability to follow directions - all within a fun and engaging class experience.