| Kids Out and About St. Louis
Sun, 6/29/2025 -
Sat, 7/5/2025
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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 Science Super Gross Science! (4 Days) at Faust Park *FULL*
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.
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!
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.
Crayola® Wild World - 4 Day - Full Day at The Lodge Des Peres
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!
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.
ASL Club for Families
Art Play Learn - Bowie, MD
This “ASL Club for Families” focuses on developing American Sign Language skills using a combination of games, storytelling, and art, so that the entire family can connect and improve communication with their Deaf or pre-verbal child. *Families comprised solely of hearing individuals are also welcome.*
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!
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.
Scratch Ninja - Scratch Coding (Beginner to Advanced)
Create & Learn
Learn Scratch - the most popular kids coding platform, in small groups of 3-5 students. Create games, stories, animations and have fun!
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.
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.
Camp Brookdale Summer Adventure 2025
Brookdale Farms
Discover Camp Brookdale Summer Adventure near St. Louis! Our kids’ summer camp offers exciting outdoor activities, including Animal Encounters, Hiking, Big Games, Hayrides, Archery, Crafts, and more. Sign up now for an unforgettable summer experience!
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.
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!
Camp Ben Frankel: First Session
Camp Ben Frankel
Camp Ben Frankel is a coed, overnight, non-denominational Jewish summer camp located two hours south of St. Louis, MO in Southern Illinois. We serve children entering 3rd through 12th grades (current 2nd-11th graders). We offer 100+ activities throughout the summer and campers are able to select their activities each week.
Bricks 4 Kidz Master Challenge
Bricks 4 Kidz St Louis
Ready for a thrilling building challenge? Join The Bricks 4 Kidz Master Challenge, inspired by the dynamic LEGO Masters TV show!This camp is a playground for budding master builders. Each day brings exciting new challenges, where campers will learn advanced LEGO techniques, collaborate on imaginative projects, and test their creativity. From constructing towering structures to engineering moving creations, it's a journey of innovation, teamwork, and endless fun.
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.
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).
Camp Ben Frankel: First Session
Camp Ben Frankel
Camp Ben Frankel is a coed, overnight, non-denominational Jewish summer camp located two hours south of St. Louis, MO in Southern Illinois. We serve children entering 3rd through 12th grades (current 2nd-11th graders). We offer 100+ activities throughout the summer and campers are able to select their activities each week.
Disney Characters & Star Wars
Bricks 4 Kidz St Louis
Build lots of motorized Star Wars models for both the Rebel forces and the Dark side. If you’re a Disney fan, we have lots of Princesses, Mickey, and Donald too! Come experience this stellar, Magical adventure! All campers take home a custom-made mini figure.
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.
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.
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!
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 Manitowa 2025
Camp Manitowa
At Camp Manitowa our summer camp near St. Louis in Southern Illinois strive to provide campers an environment that fosters all the skills parents want their kids to develop early on in life. Our Rend Lake camp is a non-religions program that serves campers 2nd to 9th-grade. Kids gain independence, build self-esteem, and learn about cooperation and problem-solving, all while making new, lifelong friends. We offer a small community for campers so that they feel like they are part of the Manitowa family. By offering structured free choice activities, we encourage kids to feel a sense of belonging and control over their experience, which leaves them feeling empowered and able to learn and grow. View a typical day at Camp Manitowa and a map of the grounds. With so many water, art, sports, and nature activity options, campers will want to return to Manitowa for years to come. We serve campers from St. Louis, Indianapolis, Chicago, Kansas City, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Denver, and the many communities of Southern and Central Illinois.
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.
Little Dance Stars!
Mid-County Dance
An introduction to dance perfect for your little one!
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.
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.
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.
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.
ADTC ULTIMATE Chicago Lake Shore IL Dance Camp
American Dance Training Camps
Hey Girls Ages 8 – 17! You’re invited to spend an action-packed week or two with us this summer (June 22 - 28 &/or June 29 - July 5) at American Dance Training Camps - the ULTIMATE overnight dance camp! Our IL home is Lake Forest Academy, a beautiful boarding school located just 30 min from Chicago!
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!
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.
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"!
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.
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!
Art & Storytime for Elementary Kids
Art Play Learn - Bowie, MD
Even older kids love stories- just not baby stories! Popular stories, fun facts, making art, show and tell and more fun and interactive activities will keep your child engaged, and creating!
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.