Get ready for a joyful summer at Metro Theater Company Summer Camps! Dive into the world of storytelling through movement at Creative Arts Camp, or perfect the art of auditioning at Grand Theater Camp. Our team of professional teaching artists ensure that every moment is filled with fun and learning — immersing campers of all ages in the magic of the arts. Join us for an unforgettable summer packed with creativity and excitement! Middle school and high school camps are presented in partnership with Summer at SLU. Creative Arts Camp is presented in partnership with New City School.
Grand Theater Camp: Intro to Acting
Campers entering 6th through 8th grade in Fall 2024
Mon-Fri, June 3-7, 9 am to 4 pm
Mon-Fri, June 10-14, 9 am to 4 pm
Grand Theater Camp: Advanced Acting
Campers entering 6th through 8th grades in Fall 2024
Tue-Fri, June 17-28, 9 am to 4 pm
Grand Theater Camp: High School
Campers entering 9th through 12th grades in Fall 2024
(Recent high school graduates welcome)
Mon-Fri, July 8-12, 9 am to 4 pm
Creative Arts Camp
Campers entering Pre-K through 5th grades
Mon-Fri, July 22-26, 9 am to 3 pm
Mon-Fri, July 29-August 2, 9 am to 3 pm
*Campers must be 4 years old by July 22, 2024 to participate.
Learn more and register at metroplays.org




March brings a very special kind of tropical madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park! Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.
See the amazing sea lions at the Saint Louis Zoo perform for the crowd and cheer them on from the bleachers as the popular Sea Lion Spring Training Shows return. You'll see these beautiful animals perform flipper walks, ball balancing, Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, lots of splashing and even more surprises!
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.
Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the Chinese lantern festival Animals Aglow! Animals Aglow returns to illuminate the Saint Louis Zoo for the second year with dozens of new, towering lanterns and light displays.
Hop into story time with Peter Rabbit at The Magic House! This Peter Rabbit-themed story time is interactive and includes a surprise appearance by Peter Rabbit himself.