To help limit the spread of Coronavirus and to support public health efforts, many family attractions have closed temporarily. In the meantime, we invite our readers to enjoy virtual events highlighted in our Things To Do calendar. When you do go out, follow public health guidelines: wear masks, practice social distancing and wash your hands frequently. To learn why social distancing is important and effective in lessening the spread of COVID-19, hear from Dr. Alexis Elward, Chief Medical Officer at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
St. Charles County
Food Truck Frolic and Family Movie Night
Friday, June 19, 2020
Grab your kids and enjoy dinner from a variety of food trucks and catch a free showing of a family movie at St. Charles Community College.
Weekend Play Time by Reservation at Play Street Museum
Grab a spot for Weekend Play Time by Reservation at Play Street Museum in St. Charles. Kids and families can explore the museum during these special weekend hours.
Sensory Friendly Playtime at Play Street Museum
During sensory friendly playtime at Play Street Museum, admission is limited to 12 children, and music is turned off to provide a calmer play environment for those with sensory needs. Registration is required.
LifeLight Youth Theatre Summer Performing Arts Camps
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Lifelight Youth Theatre's Summer Performing Arts Camps: From auditions to curtain, campers hone their singing, dancing, and acting skills all while making friends and having fun! SING, DANCE, ACT = FUN! Camps are for ages 3-18.
The Reptile Experience at Play Street Museum
Hop, crawl or slither over to Play Street Museum for a visit with Serengeti Steve and The Reptile Experience. Kids will have play time in the museum as well as a fun, interactive show featuring live reptiles.
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Sweetology Cake Decorating Camp
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Both in-person and online summer camp are on at Sweetology! Space is limited for in-store camps and special health precautions will be taken for in-store camps Sprinkle summer with sweet creativity, fun and smiles! At Sweetology Cake Decorating Camp, campers will learn the basics of cake decorating, making frosting, basic design, how to frost a cake, cake decorating tools and uses, piping basic borders and designs, working with fondant and more. We'll explore playing with food to create delicious edible art projects and campers will bring home their edible creations throughout the week. No previous decorating experience is required. Each session is limited to 8-10 campers. Open to youth entering grades 1-8, 3-day and 5-day programs feature one of three delightful camp themes: As Seen on TV, Furry Friends, and Under the Sea.
St. Louis County, Illinois Metro East, North County, Outside the Metro Area, South City, South County, St. Charles County, St. Louis, West County
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YMCA Summer Camp
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The Gateway Region YMCA will hold summer camps as planned in 2020 and will follow CDC-recommended public health guidelines. While summer camp may look different this summer, families can count on an exceptional experience for their children. At the YMCA, we provide a fun, safe experience for kids to learn new skills, build self-confidence, and make lasting friendships. The Y offers DOZENS of camps for all interests, including traditional outdoor camps, a huge variety of sports camps, and themed camps for every interest – like aquatics, cooking, art, theater, science, music and so much more! We also have a few locations that offer preschool camp. Across 22 branch locations in both Missouri and Illinois, the Y runs camp weekly May 28 - August 9. Available for ages 3-17. Full-day and some half-day camps available. Camp ages, types, schedules and prices vary by branch.
Fun Club, the Y's Before and After Camp Care, is available at select branches. We also offer early sign up discounts for up to three weeks of camp!
