camps for kids in St. Louis

Winter Camp Extravaganza at Miss Kelly's Gym

Miss Kelly's offers non-competitive, theme-based Winter camps that provide children an opportunity for fitness, fun and total development – not to mention a fantastic way to beat the chilly weather! All camps are gymnastics-based and feature a new, exciting theme each day! Themes include Winter Wonderland, Holiday Goofy Games, Pajama Jam, Winter Camping, Dinosaur Ice Age, New Year's Beach Bash, and Pirate & Mermaid Adventure.

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym

Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym.

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MLK Community Celebration

Monday, January 21, 2019

Bring your family to the Missouri History Museum to celebrate and reflect on the life and legacy of Dt. Martin Luther King Jr. Discuss how to make a difference in your community, get active with yoga and movement workshops, create peace-inspired art, meet local and nationally renowned authors, and explore stories of the civil rights movement and the work of Dr. King.

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Preschool Science at the Saint Louis Science Center

Engage your young scientist in science-related learning at the Saint Louis Science Center's Preschool Science Series. Through interactive stories and hands-on exploration, children learn about science, as well as language, problem-solving and social skills.

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School's Out Camp Create

School's Out Camp Create offers families a fun, creative and enriching option when school is out of session. Single-day camps are led by Artscope's professional teaching artists. Extended care is available until 6 p.m.

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UMSL's Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration

Monday, January 21, 2019

Honor the life, the work and the contributions of Dr. King by joining the University of Missouri – St. Louis for a morning of incredible performances and inspirational speeches. The impressive lineup includes filmmaker and activist Bree Newsome, KMOV reporter Justin Andrews, soloist Brian Owens, and the St. Louis Children’s Choirs. Tickets are free and include both complimentary parking and light refreshments following the ceremony.

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A nationally-recognized leader in independent education, MICDS is a private, co-ed school for students from Junior Kindergarten (age 4) through 12th grade. As a small elementary school with access to the resources that only a JK-12 school can provide, our Lower School students benefit from a diverse and inclusive student body, access to a world-class faculty and a student-centered curriculum. When your child attends MICDS, they'll pursue academic excellence bolstered by state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, athletic facilities, theaters and art studios. Join us on Wednesday, January 16 at 9:15 a.m. or Monday, January 28 at 9:15 a.m. for our Lower School Parent Tours to witness a day in the life of an MICDS Beasley Student.

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Plan your child's summer activities at the 2019 Summer Expo featuring more than 100 local and regional summer camps offering day- and sleep-away camp experiences for toddlers through teens. Bring your kids and learn about a wide variety of summer learning and summer fun opportunities. The Summer Expo is presented by Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed, and is open to all families from any school district across the St. Louis metro area. Admission is free! Save the date: Sunday, February 10, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Marquette High School in Chesterfield. LEARN MORE

The College School (Pre-K to 8th Grade, Webster Groves) is a school of active learners committed to real-world engagement. They don't teach to test, drill worksheets, or learn content for the sake of doing so. Students at The College School engage in meaningful, in-depth work, applying skills and knowledge to real-world scenarios and challenges. Through this approach, students discover that they have influence, voice, and skill sets that can impact the world today, tomorrow, and for the future. They connect learning to real life. That's The College School experience. To schedule a tour or learn more, visit thecollegeschool.org

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