Elementary Age

Based on the internationally acclaimed novel, Bud, Not Buddy, this adventure follows 10-year-old Bud as he sets off on an epic journey to find his father who he believes is leading a traveling jazz band. Set in 1930s America, Bud's odyssey is filled with the joy of finding family and plenty of live jazz music. 

In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., kids will discuss their dreams for themselves and their communities, then create inventions to improve the world around us. 

School Daze Camps at Artscope are a great way for kids to spend their days when school is out. Kids will make fabulous art projects, explore Tower Grove Park, play games, sing songs and make new friends. At Northern Lights Camp, kids will explore one of the world's most mysterious phenomenon through light inspired artwork, then try out a very special camera.

Kids can enjoy the puppet show "The Wide-Mounthed Frog" then make a puppet of their own to take home.

Explore the atmosphere on Earth, travel to the end of the rainbow and make a sunset at this fun, free workshop presented by Mad Science of St. Louis. Kids will discover how NASA monitors planetary weather by using their very own Mad Science Meteorological Station too!

In this morning mini-camp. held on the day we pause to honor the memory of Dr. King, kids are invited to come and dig into the hidden history all around us through fun, interactive activities and games. From sit-ins and stops on the Underground Railroad to court cases and secret schools – there's so much cool stuff to know!

Kids will discover the different ways animals keep themselves safe at this free workshop presented by the Saint Louis Zoo. This program includes live animals and an open-ended craft.