Did you know that February 14th is St. Louis’s birthday? The Missouri History Museum has created a new festival to celebrate, featuring activities, food, music, and fun.
Join us for Summer Adventures at The College School in Webster Groves for campers age 4 and up! Our weeklong adventure day camp themes are designed to balance hands-on learning with classic outdoor summer fun. Camp themes include STEM, arts, gardening, climbing, and more! NEW this year: camps for ages 11-12. Adventure Day Camps include field trips and swimming. In addition to day camps, we also offer multi-day expedition trips for middle and high school level students.
Academic Summer Camp at Fit Learning St. Louis in Creve Coeur gives your child the accelerated boost they need to start the fall confident and prepared. Our credentialed 1:1 learning coaches use a fast-paced, game-like approach -- complete with points, prizes, and encouragement -- to make learning fun and highly effective (with no homework!). Fit offers high-impact tutoring programs for reading, math, writing, spelling, logic, kindergarten readiness, and homeschool support. As the only precision teaching lab in St. Louis, Fit combines behavioral science, direct instruction, and curriculum-based measurement to produce transformational results. Students gain an average of 1–2 grade levels in just 40 hours while building confidence, working memory, executive functioning, and critical thinking skills.
J Day Camps offer an unforgettable summer experience for campers ages 3 to grade 7, where curiosity, confidence, and joyful exploration come to life. Rooted in the warm values and traditions of our Jewish community, our camps create simple, meaningful moments—like celebrating Shabbat or highlighting kindness—that feel natural and welcoming to families of every background and belief. Located in Chesterfield and Creve Coeur, J Day Camps offer sports, arts, swimming, theatre and more!
Everyone is welcome at the Dive-In Movie at the Lodge of Des Peres. Enjoy a family movie while you float in one of the tubes or just play in the water in the indoor pool.
At this sweet festival, kids and adults can learn about historic and modern tree-tapping methods and taste sweet treats from the trees. Visitors can try out historic hand tools and watch reenactors boil sap at the sugar camp.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri offers summer camp experiences for every schedule and style, including day camps, weekend and week-long adventures, specialty camps, caregiver/child programs, troop options, and family camp.
Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.
The Preschool Science Series is an open exploration learning lab for young scientists - ages 18 months to 5 years - and their families. Activities are designed around research that shows children learn best through play, inquiry and shared experiences with their parents and caregivers.
At Sensory Friendly Night at Boo at the Zoo, families can enjoy festive decorations, Zoo attractions, entertainers, special food and drink menus and more in an environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities. This special night will mirror the traditional Boo at the Zoo experience, but also includes sensory maps, quiet areas and trained Zoo staff to assists guests.
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!