Single-Day Camps & Fun for Your Kids on President's Day

Are you looking for a fun way for your kids to spend President's Day while school is out? Here are some one-day camps and other fun activities to keep your kids busy, learning new skills, and having fun.

President's Day Camp at Upper Limits Climbing Gym

Kids ages 7-15 can spend President's Day climbing, team building, and doing arts & crafts at Upper Limits Climbing Gym. This one-day camp is a great way to keep your child active when school is out. Campers will learn about rock climbing, as well as team building with other kids their age. Your child will finish the day with a sense of self-confidence and accomplishment!

Monday, February 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Upper Limits Climbing Gyms in Chesterfield and Maryland Heights. Register at upperlimits.com

 

President's Day Kickaroos Open House at Vetta Sports

No school on President's Day? No problem! Visit Vetta Sports for a FREE Kickaroos Open House. Let your little ones (ages 18 months to 6 years) try a Kickaroos or ISL class for free. It's the perfect way to burn off energy and have a blast! 

Pick your Vetta Sports location and sign up at vettasports.com/open-house

President's Day Kickaroos Open House at Vetta Sports

 

President's Day Camp at the Saint Louis Zoo

Color can be seen all around us in nature, especially when looking at the animals. At President's Day Camp: Animal Artists at the Saint Louis Zoo, campers will learn about how art is used for animal enrichment at the Zoo. Get your paints, crayons, and markers ready and create colorful masterpieces!

Cost is $66 for Zoo members and $73 for the general public. Monday, February 16, from 8:30 to 3 p.m. After-care is available. Enrollment is limited to 20 participants and registration is required. For kids in grades 1-5.

Register at stlzoo.org

 

President's Day Junior Tennis Camp

Try a junior tennis camp when school's out on President's Day at Forest Lake Tennis and Swim Club in Chesterfield. Kids ages 6-14 are invited to attend this special two-hour camp that is perfect for both beginners and beginner-intermediate players, and kids that are at the red, orange, or green ball level. Cost is $40 members and $50 for non-members. Monday, February 16, from 1-3 p.m.

Sign up at forestlaketennisclub.com.

School's Out Camp at COCA

School's Out Camp at COCA

When school’s out, ignite creativity at COCA! School’s Out Camps at COCA are unique and fun arts learning experiences designed to spark creativity. You’ll find favorites from COCA’s popular Summer Arts Camps, all taught by COCA’s faculty of amazing and experienced teaching artists. School's Out Camp is for ages 3-10. Before and after care is available.

Learn more and register at cocastl.org

 

School's Out Camp at Artscope

When school is closed, Artscope's School's Out Camp is open! When school is out, enroll your child in Artscope's School's Out camp. President's Day camp offers creative and enriching fun for kids during school days off. Camps is held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Artscope in Tower Grove Park. For kids in kindergarten to age 10. Space is limited. Cost is $70 per day.

To register, go to artscopestl.org

 

No-School Camp at Yucandu Art Studio

Yucandu Art Studio offers a No-School Workshop on President's Day for kids in grades kindergarten through 5th. Kids will make art projects and take part in other creative activities.

The No-School Workshop is held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Yucandu Art Studio in Webster Groves. Cost is $90 per child. For more information and to register, visit yucandu.com

Main photo courtesy of Upper Limits Climbing Gym

 

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Looking for summer camps? See the St. Louis metro area's most popular summer camp guide at stlcamps.com

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