This family-centered play date, sponsored by Parents as Teachers, is
designed for parents and their children ages 6 months to 3rd grade. At the block party stations, you'll explore early math and science skills together with your child. At the nature stations, children will do hands-on activities that stimulate their curiosity and understanding of the world around them. Other actitivies include music and a playground.
Food from local restaurants will be provided at no charge to participating families. The event launches Parent University, a new program that offers child development and parenting information along with family and community engagement.
It's offered by Parents as Teachers and Vernare Community Resources. This partnership comes about through Vernare Learning, which is opening a new charter school in the city of St. Louis in 2016, enrolling students in kindergarten through 2nd grade.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free event will be held at Hyde Park and is open to all.
More information: vernarecommunity.org
Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum on Sunday afternoon to participate in free hands-on art activities with fun themes and to explore the galleries. Each Family Sunday focuses on a different family-friendly theme.
Plan your child's summer at the biggest Summer Camp Expo in the St. Louis area, featuring 70+ local and regional summer camps offering day- and sleep-away camp experiences all across the St. Louis region and beyond. Bring your kids and learn about a wide variety of summer learning and summer fun opportunities for kids of all ages. The Summer Expo is presented by Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed, sponsored by STL Parent and STL Camps, and is open to all families from any school district across the St. Louis metro area. Admission is free.
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