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 for ages 5-12 are available all across St. Louis! Visit therecreationacademy.com/stl to learn more now!




Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, meet the wonderful bird ambassadors of the World Bird Sanctuary up close and much more.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
The Spirit of St. Louis Air Show and STEM Expo features amazing performers and captivating static displays that overtake the skies near Chesterfield Airport. Catch the U.S. Navy Blue Angels along with performers Matt Younkin and Skip Stewart and others as they pierce the sky and defy physics.
Get ready for tons of free, soapy fun! Come to the library to play with tons of bubbles with the Bubble Bus.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.