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Crayola Imagine Arts Academy Summer Camps

At Crayola® Imagine Arts Academy, we provide the creative spark and let children's imaginations do the rest. The fun and creative environment allows kids to use their ingenuity in new ways and fosters the development of important skills. We are offering both full-day and half-day camps. There are four week-long themes to choose from:

  • Crayola® World of Design
  • Crayola® Artist's Passport
  • Crayola® Artblazers
  • Crayola®  Wild World
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Mad Science of St. Louis Summer Camp

Discover the perfect blend of fun and learning at Mad Science camps! With 18 locations across the St. Louis area, these camps are designed for kids aged 4 to 11. Let your child's imagination soar at "Make It!" Camp, explore our world in Underground Explorers, or discover Super Gross Science! Dive into the Nuts and Bolts of Robots, become a Secret Agent, or join the ranks of Mad Inventors. Nurture your "Little Green Thumbs" in our special nature-focused preschool camp. With exciting topics like these, our week-long camps provide an unforgettable summer filled with captivating adventures, hands-on experiments, and mind-blowing discoveries.

Our exciting 2025 camps include:

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Ferguson Winter Wonderland

Don't miss Ferguson's Winter Wonderland featuring Santa & Mrs. Claus, The Grinch, carolers, balloon twisters, a vendor village, hot chocolate, lots of lights, and more holiday fun!

 

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Ferguson Fall Spooktacular

The Ferguson Fall Spooktacular includes trick or treating and a lot more! Families are invited to the Ferguson Community Center for hayrides, a bounce house, a balloon artist, lots of trick-or-treating fun, a haunted house, games and more.

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Monster Machines Day at Des Peres Park
Saturday, May 17, 2025

It's Monster Machines Day at Des Peres Park! See a police car, tow truck, bulldozer, fire truck and much more up close during this hands-on, free event. Kids can climb in and look around and let their imaginations take them on a ride. 

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Strawberry Festival at Eckerts
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Sunday, May 18, 2025

There are more than strawberries (but plenty of those too) at this festival! Kids can enjoy carnival rides, a petting farm, pony rides, the children's play area and lots more. 

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The Taste of Maplewood Street Festival
Saturday, May 17, 2025

The Taste of Maplewood Street festival brings together foodies, shoppers and music lovers to enjoy the bites, sights and sounds of Maplewood. The festival includes live entertainment from two stages, children's activities, and local restaurants and retailers offering food, drinks, and specialties.

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