Teens and Tweens

History Exploration Days at the Missouri History Museum
Friday, April 10, 2026
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Friday, May 1, 2026

The Missouri History Museum celebrates education and family learning with History Exploration Days! On Fridays and Saturdays from September to May (excluding November), families with kids of all ages can explore a different historical topic—together! All activities are FREE. While Friday’s fun-filled activities are geared to homeschoolers, Saturday’s sessions are open to all learners.

 

 

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Concert for Teens from the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, April 26, 2026

Discover the power of music in movies as the SLSO brings your favorite scores to life. From the soaring adventure of John Williams’ Hook and Star Wars to the magical, dreamlike world of Joe Hisaishi’s Spirited Away—this unique concert experience reveals the composers’ art of creating heart-pounding and unforgettable moments. Whether your teen is a music lover or movie buff, this immersive performance will change the way they hear their favorite soundtracks. Best enjoyed by ages 12 and up.

 

 

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Olympia Gymnastics Summer Camp

From June 1st through August 21st, kids will flip, climb, tumble, and create in an upbeat environment designed to keep them active, learning, and happy. Each week brings a new theme filled with gymnastics, ninja challenges, games, crafts, and activities that build confidence, coordination, and friendships that last long after summer ends.

Our staff makes the biggest difference: energetic, caring, and fully engaged every day. They’re magicians at turning ordinary moments into big wins and helping every child succeed, no matter their skill level.

Camps fill quickly at our locations in Chesterfield, Ellisville, Ellisville Ninja City, Manchester, Mid Rivers, Rock Hill, and Team Central (Maryland Heights).

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BablerWiLD Outdoor Education Center Camps

BablerWiLD is a science and nature-based day camp located in Babler State Park offering many opportunities for children in kindergarten through 8th grade. Whether you are looking for something to fit into a busy schedule, enjoy exploring the outdoors or are looking for a great way to meet new friends, BablerWiLD has something for everyone! 

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Summer At SLU

What kind of summer do you want your family to have? Whatever your answer is, you'll find it at Saint Louis University. Summer at SLU offers camps and academies for K-12 students. From diving into creative arts to immersive experiences in our STEM programs, there is bound to be something that sparks your family's interest and leads to their best summer yet. Now introducing brand-new AI and cybersecurity camps for middle and high school programs! 

 

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Summer Art Camps at Laumeier Sculpture Park

Adventure into creativity and curiosity this summer with Laumeier Sculpture Park’s Summer Art Programs, featuring fun themes and creative add-ons. Young artists ages 3.5–18 will explore sculptures, trails, creeks, and green spaces while engaging in immersive art projects. From playful artmaking mornings for littles to full-day outdoor adventures, hands-on studio time, and teen apprenticeships, each session inspires self-expression, exploration, connection and new friendships. Participants will experience a one-of-a-kind summer camp surrounded by art, nature, and lasting memories.

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Sherwood Forest Summer Camp

Sherwood Forest Summer Camp serves children from low-income households and underserved communities in Missouri and Illinois, who live at or below the federal poverty line. We strive to establish and sustain long-term relationships with our campers, their families, and the agencies and schools that serve them. By balancing traditional camp adventures with evidence-based programs that reinforce and support school-year learning, Sherwood Forest connects with, educates, and inspires the youth of St. Louis. Sherwood Forest’s Quest program is designed for children in 1st-9th grades who live in the St. Louis region. 

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Spring Training Sea Lion Shows at the Saint Louis Zoo

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! 

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Little Red Hen Playdate at The Waldorf School of St. Louis
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Little Red Hen Play Dates are a wonderful way for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers to experience the magic of Waldorf Early Childhood Education. You and your child will bake bread — a weekly occurrence in the Waldorf School's Early Childhood Program — listen to stories; join in a circle time filled with songs, rhymes, and movement; and explore the outdoors in the mini meadow.

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