The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis is offering free group chess instruction to kids and teens through the St. Louis County Library. Instructors will provide digital chess classes that teach fundamental chess elements in addition to promoting educational values that can be learned through chess. Students are encouraged to demonstrate sportsmanship and to strive for success in the digital classrooms as well as over the chessboard at home. For ages 8-14.
Sessions are free, but registration is required.
More information and to sign up: slcl.org
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 Saint Louis Science Center has expanded its Preschool Science Series to include new offerings for different age groups of young scientists. Storybook STEM is for ages 3 to 5.
At Free Family Saturdays at Craft Alliance, families create together in each of the Craft Alliance studios, exploring clay, fiber, metals and graphic arts. These free workshops are led by professional artists and are for families with kids ages 5 and up. They are open to the public and all family structures are welcome. Please dress for a fun and sometimes messy art experience!
Young visitors and their families are invited to the Life Science Lab Classroom at the Saint Louis Science Center to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.
Valentine's Day workshops at Yucandu Art Studio allow kids to express their creativity and bring home amazing Valentine's Day projects! Workshops are for kids in kindergarten through grade 5.