Do you want your child to have a summer of real fun—and real growth?
Every parent wants their child to laugh, play, and come home a little more confident each day. That’s what The Recreation Academy’s Sports & Games Madness is all about—combining high-energy fun with real-life skill development.
This summer, your child can join The Recreation Academy at:
-New City School
-Kirkwood Park
-The Beal Center
-Community School
-Dressel Elementary School
Also in the works:
-Kennedy Recreation Center
-Affton Community Center
Our camps are packed with classic and creative games—kickball, dodgeball, relay races, flag tag, Ga Ga Ball, 9 Square in the Air, capture the flag, foam-tipped archery, and plenty of gameplay variations. Every day brings new excitement, laughter, and opportunities to learn.
But we offer more than just play. After each game, our staff lead thoughtful debriefs where kids practice teamwork, leadership, and communication. Imagine your child coming home not just energized, but also more self-assured and compassionate.
A summer’s difference can make a HUGE impact—don’t let them miss out.
Full and half-day programs are available all across St. Louis! Visit therecreationacademy.com/stl to learn more now!

Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual.
Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym is an opportunity for any child to have supervised free play in the gym. They can work on existing skills, try something new, or simply play around. It is completely up to them! Open Gym is open to both members and non-members ages 12 and under.
The Gateway to Reading program is a parent-child workshop that focuses on strengthening reading skills while engaging in fun, literacy-based activities. Participants will receive a free toolkit of materials to help children in their reading journey.
Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.
Science Tots is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. The class provides opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration and play.