| Kids Out and About St. Louis
Sun, 6/15/2025 -
Sat, 6/21/2025
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Camp Invention Summer 2025
Camp Invention: National
Inspire your child’s creativity and watch their confidence soar with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Discover! Campers in grades K-6 will team up with friends for hands-on, open-ended STEM fun. They’ll create their own claw machine, uncover the science behind optical illusions, rev up for the ultimate road trip and embark on an eco-expedition to investigate penguins in Antarctica! Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, build persistence and create an unforgettable summer. Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/20 to save $25 or CIFUN15 by 5/15 to save $15 off the registration fee. Payment plans available.
Mad Inventors Camp! - 3 Day - Half-Day at St. Charles Community College *FULL*
Mad Science of St. Louis
Creative Contraption Warning! This is a camp designed by you--the Inventor! Each day you'll be given a series of challenges which must be overcome using basic materials, simple machines, tips from the world of famous inventors, and the most important thing of all--your mind. While Thomas Edison said invention is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration, this camp is 100% fun!
Wings and Things - 3 Day - Half Day at St. Charles Community College
Mad Science of St. Louis
From the earliest flying machines to the first rocket flights, this week long, hands-on program will give children a bird's eye view of the history and science of flight. Your child will build many different flying devices and explore the science of aerodynamics and flight with the help of Newton's laws. We don't stop there, though, because we're heading out of the atmosphere with a look at rockets and our Galactic neighborhood! NOTE: This description is for a full day camp.
Secret Agent Lab 4 Day at Saint Louis University
Mad Science of St. Louis
Ever dream of becoming a secret agent? We'll start with the basics: From decoding messages to metal detector and night vision, campers have the opportunity to check out spy tech equipment and take home lots of gadgets like spy glasses! Step into the shoes of a detective as you uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis! Figure out the science of forensics in a hands-on look at crime scenes!
Mad Science 'Make It' Camp 4 Day - Half Day at Community School
Mad Science of St. Louis
Roll up your sleeves, put on your makers cap, and get ready to create! This is our most hands-on camp! Who can build the strongest bridge? Can your bridge withstand the shake rattle and roll challenge? Explore the world of birds and beasts. Discover what Hooty the owl had for dinner? Kids will dissect owl pellets and reconstruct Hooty’s dinner. Enter the Mad Science chemistry lab and mix, mash, and brew concoctions! Assemble and control pulleys, levers, catapults, and simple machines.
Mad Science Super Gross Science! at New City School
Mad Science of St. Louis
Miss Manners might not approve, but your child definitely will! Super Gross Science is a week of learning about our gross bodily functions. Burping, boogers, excrement, gas, saliva, germs and how our brain, cells, heart, organs and blood contribute. Entering K-5th. Before-care (7 am - 9 am) and after-care (3 pm - 6 pm) is available for this camp.
Summer Break Climbing Camp
Upper Limits - Chesterfield
ROCK CLIMBING SUMMER CAMPS Upper Limits Summer Camps are created by climbers, for climbers. Five-day sessions start June 2nd, 2025, and are organized into two age groups. Choose between Half and Full day sessions. Be sure to act fast and save 10% if you book before March 31st!
Summer Camp at Miss Kelly's Gym - Now Enrolling!
Miss Kelly's - The Gym For Kids
Camps at Miss Kelly's Gym are a super fun way for kids ages 3-10 years to stay active (and cool) over the summer!
Summer Camp at THE HEIGHTS
THE HEIGHTS: Richmond Heights Community Center
Come experience the BEST SUMMER EVER at THE HEIGHTS! Weekly camp themes will include “Carnival”, “First Responders”, “Under the Sea”, “Superheroes”, and more! Campers can expect to learn new games, swim at MFAC, and make crafts and memories that will last a lifetime.
Forsyth Summer Discovery
Forsyth School
Forsyth Summer Discovery provides a balance of structure and age-appropriate freedom, offering children age 3 through Grade 7 a largely “unplugged” experience with a neighborhood feel.
Spring Creative Writing Workshops
The Writers Circle Workshops
Spring Creative Writing Workshops for kids, teens, and adults start April 21 at The Writers Circle! Fiction, memoir, poetry, novel-writing, mystery, romance, kid-lit, and more in Summit, South Orange, Morristown, Verona, and online!
AR Workshop and Girls in the Know Summer Camp
Girls in the Know
Fun & Creative Summer Camp. Activities include DIY Projects, movement and Girls in the Know Empowerment Workshop so that girls know that they are Enough!
iD Tech On Campus Camps- Multiple locations (2025)
ID Tech Camps- Multiple locations
Register today for camps held at 75+ inspiring universities! Your child will walk the halls of their dream campus, bond with friends and mentors over legendary iD traditions, and experience the magic that’s made us the world’s #1 tech camp for 23+ years! Summer Fun on Your Child’s Dream Campus This is more than a camp. It’s a chance for your child to come face-to-face with friends and mentors who share their interests, all in an inspiring setting that excites them for the future. Between sessions of hands-on STEM fun, they’ll get the ultimate taste of collegiate life, from campus exploration and iconic architecture to meals in the dining halls and sweet dreams in the dorms. You get more. A LOT more. iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Our on-campus programs include an exclusive package designed for maximum inspiration and long-term success.
Traditional Summer Day Camp: Chesterfield YMCA
Chesterfield Family YMCA
Offered throughout the summer, Traditional Camps at the Chesterfield Y are designed for a wide variety of conventional interests that may include arts & crafts, group games, nature exploration, swimming, field trips, and more. Camps are themed weekly. Most activities are held outdoors with indoor activities provided based on the day and theme. Campers are divided into groups by grade level or age.
Camp Whitfield
The Whitfield School
Led by Whitfield faculty, staff, and alumni counselors, campers engage in hands-on activities, projects and experiments each day from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Before and aftercare available. Lunch is included!
Foundry Art Camp
Foundry Art Centre
Foundry Art Camp offers children ages 6 to 16 a chance to immerse themselves in creative activities that foster collaboration, enhance artistic abilities, and highlight the powerful role art plays in the world. Campers will dive into art by exploring the Foundry’s exhibitions, learning about art history, and engaging in discussions with the Foundry’s studio artists. From painting and sculpture to tie-dye and clay work, they’ll create unique pieces to take home and share with loved ones. This hands-on experience across various artistic mediums will inspire and nurture their creative potential. The Foundry’s week-long, full-day Art Camps are led by skilled art instructors who foster a supportive environment for artistic growth. Campers are grouped by age, with all materials provided. Registration also includes a Camp T-shirt.
Young Writers Summer Camps
Lighthouse Writers Workshop
Lighthouse offers a wide array of full and half-day summer camps from June through August for young writers ages eight to 18. Whether they've got a few novels under their belt, are new but curious about poems, or are a reluctant writer, our camps offer a fun, creative, and challenging way for young people to explore and express who they are, build new friendships, and create truly beautiful works of art.
Crayola® Wild World - 5 Day - Full at Faust Park
Crayola Imagine Arts Academy of St. Louis
Are you ready for an art expedition? Let the wonder and beauty of the animal kingdom inspire your empathy, curiosity, and creativity. Learn about lions, elephants, sharks and more, and find out how wildlife conservationists are working to protect species around the globe. Experiment with a variety of art techniques, and use Crayola® products to create animal-inspired art projects, from frog paintings to polar bear sculptures!
Dungeons and Dragons Camp
R&H Creative Advocacy and Storytelling
Let’s learn the beginnings of Dungeons and Dragons! Campers will develop real-life skills, problem-solving, self-advocacy, math skills through active play, group games, and D&D. Time will be dedicated to understanding the rules, building meaningful characters that matter to our campers, and helping campers build lasting peer relationships. Campers will leave happy, confident, and truly able to carry these skills into their daily lives.
Ryze Summer Adventure Camps
RYZE Adventure Park
St. Louis Summer Camps at RYZE Adventure will surely engage your child in an unforgettable experience!
Sappington Child Care Center and Summer Day Camp 2025
Sappington Child Care Center
Summer day camp M-F, 6 to 6, full summer and weekly for first thru sixth grade. On-premises in-ground pool, swimming 2-3 times per day. Weekly field trips for additional fee. Special guests and activities.
STL Summer Sports Camps
MICDS
Stay active this summer at one of our high-energy STL Summer Sports Camps! Athletes train closely with local top-notch coaches and student-athletes. Campers focus on developing skills and improving technique.
Summer Camp 2025 Child of God
Child of God Lutheran School
Preschool age explores weekly themed activities, daily Jesus crafts, in house field trips, games, and water play. K-4th explores for the month of June a variety of mini camps such as soccer, dance, STEAM, and animals. July will be a themed splash-tastic water camp which includes: water experiments, outdoor water play, nature walks, and weekly water themed art projects!
CURSIVE HANDWRITING + DRAWING AMERICAN HISTORY
Foundations Classical Academy
In this live online course, we improve our print and cursive handwriting through reading and writing about people and events from American history as well as drawing them. Why drawing? Drawing develops some of the same muscle groups used for handwriting. It's also lots of fun! Recommended for ages 11-18. An ADULT SECTION is also available (meeting time is different. It will start at 9:30 AM PST and end at 10:30 AM PST).
Hazelwood Summer Day Camp 2025
City of Hazelwood Parks and Recreation
The Hazelwood Summer Day Camp program is a fun, educational program open to youth ages 6-11 in Hazelwood and St. Louis County. The program is available in week-long sessions for a total of eight weeks in June, July, and August.
Unleashing Potential Summer Camp at Immanuel UCC
Unleashing Potential
Get ready for adventure! From June 16-August 1, campers who have completed K-5th grade, will explore exciting destinations and topics with our "Summer Road Trip" theme. During camp, students will team up to build their own unique cardboard boats for our 2nd Cardboard Boat Regatta that will be held on Saturday, July 26 at 11AM.
MICDS Eliot Summer Academy
MICDS
Growth, learning, and fun don’t stop over the summer at MICDS. Eliot Summer Academy challenges middle and high school students with an array of opportunities. Academic and enrichment courses allow students to stretch their limits both in and out of the classroom.
ADAPTED CLASSICS: The Iliad, The Odyssey, and Greek History (online camp in the liberal arts)
Foundations Classical Academy
The purpose of this live ONLINE course is to spark pre-teen/early teenage students' interest in reading classic books and to teach them to engage in Socratic discussion about themes, characters, plot, etc. We will also focus on history related to the stories. Our summer 2025 readings are selections from Homer’s The Iliad and The Odyssey. The cost is $150 for 22.5 hours of instruction June 16-Aug. 13, 2025.
Balls-n-Strikes Ballwin Summer Camp
Balls-n-Strikes Ballwin
Registration is now open for our Signature Program: Balls-n-Strikes Summer Camp! Join us for a week or more of taking your game to the next level. Players ages 5-12 will rotate through stations each day learning hitting, throwing, fielding, base running, agility and much more! Early registration rates now through April 15. To receive your multi-camp discounts, please call 636-394-2255 or mail in your registration.
Unleashing Potential Summer Camp at Hope United Church of Christ
Unleashing Potential
Get ready for adventure! From June 16-August 1, campers who have completed K-5th grade, will explore exciting destinations and topics with our "Summer Road Trip" theme. During camp, students will team up to build their own unique cardboard boats for our 2nd Cardboard Boat Regatta that will be held on Saturday, July 26 at 11AM.
MICDS Camp Pegasus
MICDS
Campers explore an array of exciting activities in the arts, sciences, technology, sports, and swimming to ensure their brains and bodies are actively engaged throughout the day. Caring instructors and counselors serve as positive role models and lead the way to fun new experiences! All programs are full-day with lunch included. Before and aftercare options are also available.
Superheros/Avengers
Bricks 4 Kidz St Louis
Join Bricks 4 Kidz for a week building Super Heroes and Avengers with LEGO® bricks. Create a fantasy world and protect it against all the evil arch enemies with custom contraptions made with LEGO® bricks. Each camper takes home a custom-made mini figure.
Vacation Bible School (VBS) Magnified!``
GRBC - Geyer Road Baptist Church
GRBC Kids VBS kicks off MONDAY and we are buzzing with excitement! This year’s theme: MAGNIFIED! Discovering the Bigness of God in the Smallest of Things June 16–20 9:00–11:30 AM Ages 4 yrs – 5th Grade Geyer Road Baptist Church 100% Free Register now at grbckids.com/vbs
St. Louis Aquarium Foundation Camp Fins & Friends
St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
Join us for our aquatic animal themed summer camp, Camp Fins & Friends, for kids ages 7-12! With the choice of five different themes across ten weeks of programming, campers will learn all about the plants and animals we share our planet with through games, conservation projects, animal experiences and more! Camp Fins & Friends features five unique session themes that rotate weekly to keep every new and returning camper engaged - we encourage campers to attend multiple sessions!
YogiSmart Summer Camp
YogiSmart
Join us for a summer of joy, creativity, and mindful movement! YogiSmart makes yoga a playful adventure, blending yoga history, breath work, fun poses, and calming meditation with art, music, and games. Highlights: Playful yoga: animal poses, partner yoga, and yoga games. Nutrition fun: explore healthy snacks and habits. Creative crafts: yoga-inspired crafts and mindfulness jars.
Fun Ceramics Camps for Kids!
Wildwood Green Arts
Join us this summer for week-long ceramic camps designed for ages 7-15! Young artists will discover the essentials of ceramics while they create unique, fun projects to take home!
Harry Potter
Bricks 4 Kidz St Louis
This camp takes you on a thrilling adventure building Harry Potter characters in a fantasy world of owls, wands, and spells. A magical place to share, learn, and grow. All campers take home a custom-made mini figure.
Tuolumne Family Camp
City of Berkeley, CA
Tuolumne Family Camp offers an unforgettable adventure nestled in the stunning Sierra Nevada mountains, where families can connect with nature and each other. With activities like hiking, campfire stories, and swimming in Tuolumne Meadows, it's a perfect escape for outdoor lovers of all ages. Experience the magic of the high country in a cozy, community-oriented setting that makes every moment feel special.
SAINT LOUIS BALLET Storybook Camps and Summer Dance Intensive
Saint Louis Ballet
Elevate Your Dance Skills This Summer! Saint Louis Ballet, a trusted source for dance education, offers a variety of summer programs for all ages and skill levels. From magical Storybook Camps to our intensive training programs, we have something for every dancer. Join us and make this summer unforgettable!
ESNS Summer Camp
Ethical Society Nursery School
Seven weeks of fun summer camp, lots of outdoor play and great themes.
Kindermusik® Family Camp
Community Music School of Webster University (CMS)
Over five weeks, parents and children will enjoy 40-minute sessions filled with songs, stories, movement, and instrument play, nurturing children’s musicality and rhythm. Kids will build listening skills, confidence, and joy alongside family and friends. Create lasting memories and inspire a love of music! Children must be accompanied by their caregiver.
Craft Alliance Summer Art Camps
Craft Alliance
Help your children, ages 7 to 18, ignite their creativity in our engaging art summer camps! Whether they’re experienced artists or just starting to explore, they’re sure to find the perfect fit in our clay, fibers, glass, metals, or print & paper studios.
Webster University Summer Camps
Webster University Summer Camps
Summer camp at Webster University expands well beyond the traditional camp experience. Our camps showcase a wide variety of programs that Webster University offers academically, providing a taste of what students experience when studying at Webster. With a passion for the arts and value for STEM, commitment to innovation and creativity, character- and skill-building … Webster camps promote individual excellence, connection, and friendship.  
STEAM In the Wild
Endangered Wolf Center
Join us for an unforgettable summer at the Endangered Wolf Center’s Wolf Camp! During this week-long, outdoor day camp, your child will learn about the fascinating biology, behavior, and ecology of wolves and foxes. Each day will be filled with interactive lessons, hands-on activities, and exciting outdoor games. We will explore the science behind wolf packs, their role in the ecosystem, and how they interact with other animals.
Ursuline Academy Bear Cub Soccer Camp | K - 5th Grade
Ursuline Academy Saint Louis
For the younger ones, The Bear Cub Soccer Camp is an introduction to elementary soccer skills which teaches basic techniques using fun and games. For the older ones, the camp is designed to help your soccer player fine tune their skills. Focusing on the technical aspects of shooting, dribbling and passing, this camp is a great way to help your player develop their soccer abilities.
Little Dance Stars!
Mid-County Dance
An introduction to dance perfect for your little one!
The Children's Community Summer Camps
The Children's Community
Enjoy an idyllic summer experience at one of The Children's Community's beloved camps! We offer three different sessions, each running three full weeks in June: our Farm & Forest Camp for young people 5+; our Teen Camp for young people ages 13-17; and NEW this year, our smaller-group Forest Play camp for children ages 4-6+. All of our camps meet on our beautiful, expansive campus that features forests, fields, gardens, trails, a hobby farm, and adventure playground, all in a warm and affirming culture. This will be the camp your children ask about returning to all year long - join us for truly free play, nature connection, and welcoming faces!
VBS - "MAGNIFIED!"
GRBC - Geyer Road Baptist Church
Join Us for VBS 2025: Magnified! June 16-20 | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Geyer Road Baptist Church | 504 S. Geyer Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122 Get ready for an exciting week of adventure as we zoom in and discover the incredible details of God’s creation!
Camp Taum Sauk
Camp Taum Sauk - Lesterville
Our Goals is : To provide a memorable experience in a safe, nurturing, and cooperative atmosphere. To provide a safe environment where campers are encouraged to try new activities, foster friendships, and develop self-confidence. To help campers gain respect for others, the community, and the environment. To introduce campers to new experiences, activities, and places. To encourage campers to create lasting friendships.
Minecraft Modding Quest
Create & Learn
Solve puzzles, build, and create games with fun coding in Minecraft
Ursuline Academy Junior High Soccer Camp at UA | 6th - 8th Grade
Ursuline Academy Saint Louis
The Junior High Soccer Camp at UA is the perfect opportunity for the junior high player to improve her skills and have fun during the week. The camp is led by UA soccer staff and offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to enhance your daughter’s development. Technical development of individual skill, tactical progressions of 1v1, 2v1, 2v2, 3v3, 3v2 and technical-tactical drills of game related situations will be used to aid her development.
CMS Summer Jazz Choir - NEW!
Community Music School of Webster University (CMS)
Explore the rhythm, harmony, melodies, and history of jazz by enrolling in our Summer Jazz Choir! Perfect for intermediate level vocalists ages 14 and up, this dynamic ensemble blends classic jazz standards with soul and pop styles. Under the guidance of Michael Engelhardt, you’ll explore advanced vocal techniques, the art of fine tuning, and even dip your toe into the pool of scat singing. Audition not required.
Summer Camp- Stacey's Gymnastics
Stacey's Gymnastics
Summer Camp 2025! Daily gymnastics, activities, and games with fun weekly themes. Students must bring a water bottle, sack lunch and snack daily. ATTIRE: Shorts, T-shirt and closed-toed shoes are suitable. A leotard is recommended for girls. Some activities may be unavailable to students with loose or baggy clothing for safety purposes.
St. Charles Community College Summer Camps
St. Charles Community College - Community Education
Immerse your child in a world of excitement, creativity, and friendship! Engaging and educational experiences in culinary arts, science & technology, robotics, performing arts, circus, visual arts, sports & games, literary and pop culture favorites, plus much more for campers ages 5-14.
Summer Break Climbing Camp
Upper Limits - Maryland Heights
ROCK CLIMBING SUMMER CAMPS Upper Limits Summer Camps are created by climbers, for climbers. Five-day sessions start June 2nd, 2025, and are organized into two age groups. Choose between Half and Full day sessions. Be sure to act fast and save 10% if you book before March 31st!
A "WICKED" Summer of Dance!
Mid-County Dance
Join us for a summer full of Wicked fun! Dance and more based off the hit Broadway show and now box office hit musical "Wicked"!
Crayola® World of Design Camp - 3 Day - Full Day at Lindbergh Summer Camp (Dressel Elementary School)
Crayola Imagine Arts Academy of St. Louis
Crayola® World of Design Camp Think it! Draw it! Make it! Take a journey to the farthest reaches of the imagination while learning about the ocean, the rainforest, Mars and a futuristic city, and more! Use the design thinking process to solve real-world problems in these different environments. Experiment with Crayola® products and many art techniques like sculpting, storyboarding, collage, and mixed media. Discover design careers like universal design, urban design, and product design.