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Open House at the Wildlife Rescue Center

Get ready for an unforgettable day of adventure, discovery, and nature fun at the Wildlife Rescue Center's annual Open House. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how the center cares for over 2,000 wild orphans every spring and lots more.

 

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Olympia Gymnastics Summer Camp

Get ready for the ultimate summer adventure at Olympia Gymnastics! Our action-packed summer camps are designed to keep kids active, engaged, and excited every single day. With unique weekly themes like Ready, Aim, Nerf, Aloha Summer Beach, and To Infinity and Beyond, there’s something for every young adventurer to love. Whether they’re flipping through gymnastics fun, conquering ninja courses, or exploring creative activities, your child will build confidence, make new friends, and create unforgettable memories. Our highly trained, energetic staff ensures a safe, fun, and educational experience in our air-conditioned, state-of-the-art facilities. Don’t miss out—spots fill up fast!

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Rock Climbing Summer Camps at Upper Limits

Upper Limits Summer Camps are created by climbers, for climbers. Five-day sessions start in June and are organized into two age groups: Rock Dwellers (ages 7-10) and Cliff Hangers (ages 11-15). Full-day and half-day options are available for both age groups at all St. Louis locations:1874 Lackland Hill Parkway, Maryland Heights, 63146, and 17375 Edison Avenue, Chesterfield, 63005. Each age group alternates schedules so there is always an option available for your kids! BONUS: Every camper, no matter what session they are in, will get to tie-dye their very own Upper Limits t-shirt! 

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St. Patrick's Day Parade

The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown St. Louis is comprised of more than 120 units, including marching bands, floats, huge cartoon character balloons, more than 5,000 marchers and lots of clowns.

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Saint Louis Chess Club Summer Camps

Looking for an engaging and educational activity for your child this summer? Our Chess Summer Camps are the perfect choice! Whether your child is just discovering chess, wants to sharpen their skills, or dreams of becoming a chess champion, our camps offer something for everyone. Why Choose Our Chess Summer Camps? Expert Guidance: Your child will learn from Grandmaster instructors, receiving daily lessons, puzzles, and gameplay tailored to their skill level.

Use promo code ParentChess2025 to receive 10% off!

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    Sea Lion Shows at the Saint Louis Zoo

    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.

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    Kids Night Out at Olympia Gymnastics
    Saturday, August 9, 2025
    Saturday, August 16, 2025
    Saturday, August 23, 2025

    Kids Night Out at Olympia Gymnastics is an evening filled with fun! Parents get a babysitter for the night and kids will enjoy gymnastics/ninja-themed activities, group games, crafts, and more! Members and non-members are welcome.

     

     

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    Cuentos En El Museo - Storytelling at the Museum in Spanish
    Saturday, August 9, 2025
    Friday, August 22, 2025

    Hear stories in Spanish read by native Spanish-speaking storytellers at the Missouri History Museum's Cuentos En El Museo - Storytelling in the Museum in Spanish. In these free storytelling sessions, the museum's youngest visitors explore traditional and contemporary storybooks and do hands-on crafts. 

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    City Museum's Stuff the Bus Campaign Provides School Supplies for 160 St. Louis Schools

    Visit City Museum August 4-17, bring school supplies to donate, and get discounted admission! That's the idea behind City Museum's Stuff the Bus campaign.

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    7 Signs Your Kids Are Ready For Their First Sleepaway Camp

    It’s time to decide whether to send your kids to sleepaway camp, but how do you know that's the right thing to do? How can you tell whether your kids are ready for their first extended stay away from home? Here are 7 important signs that experts say should inform your decision.

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    Want Your Kids to Learn? Teach Them It’s Okay to Make Mistakes

    It’s normal for parents to want to protect their children from failure. It’s also normal to want them to achieve, win, and do their best. But here’s the truth: We don’t learn anything new without making mistakes. I’ll say it again. Making mistakes is a crucial step in learning. If we’re fearful of making mistakes, learning comes to a screeching halt.

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    10 Ways to Improve Your Child's Listening Skills

    Focused listening is one of the most important skills your child will ever learn. Children with strong listening skills do better in school, sports, relationships and, eventually, in their careers. But many children lack this important skill and parents are rightly concerned. First, listening is much more than just hearing.

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