Arts and Crafts + Cooking + Cooking School + Hands-on | Kids Out and About St. Louis

Mad Science of St. Louis

Mad Science camps and classes offer hands-on STEM programs with experiments, demonstrations, and projects that make science exciting. Designed for pre-K to fifth-grade students, they explore themes like robotics, chemistry, invention, and nature.
8420-R Olive Blvd.
Saint Louis , MO , 63132
Phone: 314-991-8000
38° 40' 25.6332" N, 90° 21' 15.1416" W

We Rock the Spectrum - Fenton

Exercise & Health, Hands-on, Preschool, Special Needs, community events
2075 Bentley Plaza Drive
Fenton , MO , 63026
Phone: (636) 529-8282
38° 31' 59.718" N, 90° 29' 25.7064" W

Saint Louis Zoo

The Education Department offers programs designed to help individuals and families of all ages and abilities learn through experience, involvement and discovery.
One Government Drive
St. Louis , MO , 63110
Phone: (314) 781-0900
38° 38' 11.5692" N, 90° 17' 29.6484" W

Taste Buds Kitchen - O'Fallon

Our Kids & Family Cooking Classes for ages 2 to teen offer the perfect experience to learn new things, try different flavors and have fun connecting with you and friends. A fun culinary experience awaits. Let’s get cooking!
367 Winding Woods Drive Center
O'Fallon , MO , 63366
Phone: (636) 224-8254
38° 46' 57.9144" N, 90° 41' 55.4928" W

Bricks 4 Kidz St Louis

Bricks 4 Kidz® camps are a fresh and fun way for kids to spend their school or holiday break! Children will enjoy using LEGO® Bricks to build specially-designed models, play games, explore the world of engineering, architecture and movie-makin
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St. Louis , MO , . 38° 37' 37.2108" N, 90° 11' 57.8544" W

Crayola Imagine Arts Academy of St. Louis

Our after-school art programs spark creativity and self-expression through fun, themed projects. Kids explore topics like legends, wildlife, and global cultures, crafting unique masterpieces to take home while building confidence and creativity.
8420-R Olive Blvd
St. Louis , MO , 63132
Phone: 314-991-8000
38° 40' 25.8672" N, 90° 21' 15.8508" W

The Magic House

The Magic House hosts a variety of programs for families to enjoy throughout the school year including our Petite Picasso art classes for children ages 3–5 and their special grownup and Scout Camp-Ins where scouts spend the night at The Magic House!
516 S. Kirkwood Rd.
St. Louis , MO , 63122
Phone: 314.822.8900
38° 34' 26.0256" N, 90° 24' 18.99" W

Gateway Region YMCA

The Gateway Region YMCA offers Y Club Before and After School Enrichment, Swim Lessons, Youth Sports, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, E-Sports and more. Programs vary by branch.
Various locations- Check Website
St. Louis Area , MO , . 38° 49' 10.8516" N, 90° 27' 0.8532" W

Youth & Family Center: Creative Phoenix Initiative (CPI)

We are proud to bring an after-school program that provides proven outcomes. The CPI after-school program will provide youth with educational growth, character development,

Andrews Academy - Creve Coeur

Andrews Academy's aftercare enrichment experiences are facilitated by Andrews Academy faculty and staff and introduce students to a wide variety of after school activities centered in science, technology, engineering, art, music, and sports.

Andrews Academy - Saint Louis

Andrews Academy a variety of extracurricular classes and lessons throughout the school year. These activities may run the entire year or for a specified session. Some of the classes include piano, drama/theater, Imacs, Robotics, chess, and art.

AR Workshop Olivette

We offer workshops in the evenings, days off school and weekends. Check out our website for our our calendar, we ask everyone to preregister at least 24 hours prior to class so we can prep your materials and have them ready.

Autism and Behavioral Spectrum

AB Spectrum specializes in ASD Diagnosing and ABA therapy for children ages 1-6 years old.

Babler Outdoor Education Center

Nature/Outdoors, Exercise & Health, Hiking, Hands-on, Arts and Crafts, Cooking

Back to Play

Homeschool Workshops

Ballwin Parks and Recreation

Drama, Arts: Visual, Painting/sculpture, Biking, Canoeing and Kayaking, Gymnastics, Healthful Living, Martial Arts, Soccer, Swimming, Yoga, Arts and Crafts, Nature/Outdoors, Sports, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis

Bayer YMCA

Chess, Exercise & Health, Healthful Living, Soccer, Swimming, Yoga, Hands-on, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer

Bowlero- Lakeside

Bowling leagues and clubs.

Bowood Farms

The Studio at Bowood is a space to provide education and enjoyment and to foster the creative spirit. Each month we offer a rotating schedule of teachers, workshops, classes, and events. The subject matter is always evolving and you will find something for everyone, whether the topic is gardening, art, or lifestyle. Click here for more information about The Studio policies & private classes.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis offers youth, ages 6-18, an enriching and dynamic experience that will spark creativity, engagement, and exploration through a structured learning experience everyday!

Brave Lacrosse

Nature/Outdoors, Exercise & Health, Hands-on, Sports, Lacrosse

Brentwood Parks and Recreation

We offer general programs and special events which vary season to season. We also have ice skating at the Brentwood Ice Rink.

BrightPath STEAM Academy

STEAM based programming

Building Futures

We offer design and build classes. Students learn to draw, both freehand and computerized, learn to use woodworking tools, both hand and power. They are introduced to robotics and the use of 3-d printers.

Cake House Design

Our kids cake decorating classes are a sell out event every time we release new dates! Our classes are geared towards ages 7-14 and require one adult in attendance with every child to supervise and assist through our the duration of the class when needed!

Catholic Youth Council-Sports

Academic, Chess, Nature/Outdoors, Exercise & Health, Soccer, Hands-on, Religious, Sports, Running & Track, Baseball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Golf

City Museum - Saint Louis

Arts: Performance, Arts: Visual, Hands-on

City of Fenton Parks and Recreation

Fenton Parks and Recreation offers many different leagues and activities for adults and kids to participate in throughout the year, outdoors at Fenton City Park and Fenton Sports Complex.

City of Hazelwood Parks and Recreation

Various Recreation programs offered

City of Webster Groves Parks and Recreation

Academic, Nature/Outdoors, Preschool, Arts: Performance, Arts: Visual, Exercise & Health, Hands-on, Sports, Parenting

College for Kids at St. Louis Community College

Science, technology, engineering, arts and math

Concordia Turners

Preschool, Arts: Performance, Dance, Music, Guitar, Exercise & Health, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Swimming, Hands-on, Home Schooling, Sports, Cheerleading, Parenting

Confluence Academies

Afterschool activities and clubs

Cozymeal- St. Louis

Join some of the best chefs in St. Louis who are transforming the local culinary landscape into something deliciously spectacular in an array of incredible cooking classes! From learning the traditional techniques needed to craft old school recipes passed down for generations to challenging assumptions of what Midwestern food really means, a cooking class in St. Louis is sure to be an unforgettable culinary experience built using delicious, fresh, and local ingredients. Book a cooking class in St. Louis today!

Craft Alliance

Arts Education: Youth Summer Art Camps, Youth Classes, Community Programs, Adult Classes and Workshops.

Craftibility Foundation

We offer paint parties on weekends.

Crestwood Parks and Recreation

Baseball, Tennis, Racquetball, Swim, Dive, Dance, Gymnastics, Volleyball, Basketball, Taekwondo, 50+ Classes, Balance and Flexibility, Special Events

DaySpring Arts and Education

Academic, STEAM, Musical Theatre, Dance, Acting, Music, Private Instrument Lessons, Visual Arts, Drawing, Painting, Clay, Photography, Preschool

Des Peres Parks and Recreation

Sports, Dance, Community Programs, Swim Lessons, and Fitness Classes

EarthDance Farms

EarthDance’s YEAH! (Youth Exploring Agriculture & Health) programs connect young people ages 5-21 to the natural world, healthy eating, and organic farming through farm-based job training, employment, and educational opportunities, including field trips for 1300+ students in 2017.

Eckert's Country Store and Farms

Offering adult cooking and wine classes as well as kids cooking classes and mommy and me classes.

Edwardsville Children's Museum

We offer programming for kids 0-12 years, including baby sign language, preschool playgroup, story time, summer camps, girls scout workshops, birthday parties and more.

EnthuZiastic Inc.

We offer live and interactive online classes of chess, piano, Rubik's Cube, guitar, mathematics, abacus, public speaking, creative writing, yoga, Python programming, Scratch coding, physics, chemistry, and language classes (Spanish, German, French)

EYC Academy

Individual tutoring, credit recovery, advanced credit, STEM courses, languages. On-site and virtual, live/online options. Please contact us at summerinfo@eycacademystl.org for more information.

F.I.T. Martial Arts St. Louis

F.I.T Kids After School Program offers a unique experience for your kids to achieve their greatest potential while having lots of fun. Through martial arts classes at F.I.T. Martial Arts. Your kids will develop focus, confidence, and self-defense.

Fairview Heights Parks & Recreation

cooking, sports, crafts, exercise

Fairytale Playhouse Academy - Online Preschool

Teaching Time, Spanish, Faith Based Lessons, Arts and Crafts, Easy Math, Music and Movement, Story time, ABC Bootcamp, Cooking Time, Virtual Field Trips, Abacus, Dance Party, English as a Second Language, Science Experiments, and Circle Time

Foundry Art Centre

Photography, painting, sculpture, film, drawing

Gateway Center for Performing Arts

GCPA offers performance classes with a leveled curriculum for Ages 3 - Adult, as well as a wide array of summer camps. Favorites include Musical Theatre Performance, Acting, Improv, Ballet, Tap & more! We also produce 5+ youth musicals each year!

Hahn Martial Arts and Fitness Center

Exercise & Health, Healthful Living, Martial Arts, Hands-on, Sports

iD Tech Camps & Academies

Science, Technology/Computers- In person and Virtual classes and camps

Imagine Dance Project

Arts: Performance, Participatory (e.g., music jam sessions, dancing, theater), Dance, Exercise & Health, Gymnastics, Yoga, Hands-on, Arts and Crafts

Kirkwood Public Library

Academic, Reading / Story time, Arts: Performance, Arts: Visual, Hands-on

Krueger Pottery

Krueger Pottery Supplies' Clay Classes are a great way for kids to have fun and get creative! We offer classes for kids of all ages and skill levels including wheel throwing classes and classes for youngsters. No experience is needed and classes include everything you need. Camps include studio sessions and one glazing session. Sign up by phone or stop by the store to register.

Legacy Christian Academy

Before and after school programs available as well as summer camp!

Leu Civic Center

We offer low cost homeschool enrichment classes, a variety of after school clubs, evening workout/athletic opportunities, and multiple summer camps.

Lighthouse Writers Workshop

At Lighthouse, we offer a variety of in-person and virtual creative writing workshops, in all genres, on weekends, after school, and during school-closure days, including the Young Authors Collective for teens, summer camps, and homeschool enrichment

Little Medical School of St. Louis

We have numerous enrichment programs that are inspiring the next generation to pursue careers in healthcare: little doctor school, veterinarian, pediatrician, pharmacy, nursing, dental, wilderness medicine, and nutrition.

Look Up to the Stars

Truly awesome, unforgettable astronomy classes that are literally out of this world. Many fun, exciting STEM hands-on activities are done in each 45 min class. Our Virtual Astronomy & Space Academy has dozens of different topics about the universe.

Makers on Main Street

DIY studio with both instructor run classes and open DIY studio hours

Maplewood Public Library

Academic, Reading / Story time, Arts: Performance, Arts: Visual, Hands-on

Maryland Heights Parks and Recreation

Dance, Drama, Painting/sculpture, Photography, Exercise & Health, Biking, Gymnastics, Healthful Living, Martial Arts, Soccer, Swimming, Yoga, Arts and Crafts, Nature/Outdoors, Preschool, Special Needs, Sports, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis

Mid County Family YMCA

Preschool, Exercise & Health, Gymnastics, Healthful Living, Soccer, Swimming, Yoga, Hands-on, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer

Mike Pagnani, Music Instructor

I offer music theory and lessons on a variety of instruments. I have daytime and evening slots available for children and adults.

Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth

MITY offers over 100 unique STEM, humanities and fine arts courses that are specifically designed to meet the needs of advanced learners. Classes cover topics not typically taught in schools within a fun and challenging environment.

Mommy's deSIGN farm

We offer many different projects for events including signs, 3D signs, clocks, doormats, door hangers, and more. You and your guest are able to choose from a complete library of deSigns.

Moolah U Start-up Business Camp

Time to step into the business start up world with this kid business blast-off. In just one week, you will take your clever business idea and turn it into a winning business! Become an entrepreneur and be inspired to Make Money!

Mosaics Fine Art Festival

The Children’s Village area will feature hands-on art experiences for children to create their own make-and-take art masterpieces. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat. and Sun.

Ms. Kelly's Sewing Club

Hands-on, Arts and Crafts

Ms. Libby's Music Class

Offering Mommy & Me, Group classes in piano, ukulele, voice, acting and drums as well as private lessons. Please check our website for the current classes!

National CSI Camp

Taught by current and former detectives, this one week class is packed with hands-on activities to learn what it takes to become a crime scene investigator, formatted 90 minutes per day.

Outschool

We offer unique online classes from hundreds of independent teachers. Our classes meet via group video chat. Outschool teachers determine their class offerings. Our 50,000+ unique classes span all subjects and reflect the diversity of our teachers. Over 140,000 Interactive Online Classes. Keep kids ages 3-18 engaged with thousands of classes and camps on the topics they're most passionate about!

Party Animals Mobile - STL Mobile Stuffing Parties, Events & Fundraisers - We come to You!

We offer a “Create Your Own” stuffed animal experience that travels right to your school. Can be a fundraiser as well! We Bring the Fun to You!

Patzius Performing Arts

BALLET • POINTE • JAZZ • TAP • MODERN • HIP HOP • ACROBATICS • PILATES

Pinspiration Chesterfield

We offer both kids crafts and adult crafts, as well as a seasonal selection.

Play Your Art Out Studio

Play Sessions, Birthday Parties, Adult Workshops, Educational Workshops. Appointment Required.

Play-Well TEKnologies - St. Louis

Kids will engineer interesting projects, engage in critical thinking, work collaboratively and explore STEM concepts. Let your child's imagination run wild with over 20,000 LEGO pieces. Camps include themes like Star Wars, Minecraft and Harry Potter

Play2Learn

Academic, Preschool, Hands-on, Special Needs

Poetic Pearls LLC

Poetic Pearls offers several 5-8 week sessions Poetically Poised (girls & boys) 5-15 years old- Spoken Word & Creative Writing PPOX Older Girl (girls) 10-15 years old- Confidence Building & Conflict Resolution

Pure Entertainment Company

DJ Reggie's DJ Camp and Hip Hop Dance Instruction

Reality Boost

Some examples of the classes are: Earth’s Magnetism / Orienteering / Outdoor survival skills / High ropes course / Rock climbing / Mountain biking / Local mammals / Wildlife tracking / Caving / Water skiing / Wake boarding / Wake surfing / Local aquatic creatures / Dendrology / Paddle sports / Meramec River Canoe Trip / Native American history / Building shelters

Rhythm 'N' Ruach

Rhythm ‘n’ Ruach's vision is to give parents and children an interactive and joyful Jewish experience through music and movement.

Richmond Heights Memorial Library

Academic, Reading / Story time, Arts: Performance, Arts: Visual, Hands-on; Book club kits; STEAM activities

Rochester Folk Art Guild

Education in traditional crafts

Rock Hill Public Library

Academic, Reading / Story time, Arts: Performance, Arts: Visual, Hands-on

Rohan Woods School --- A Project Approach School

After school enrichment classes range from soccer camp to pottery class.

Salem United Methodist Church Preschool

Academic, Preschool, Hands-on, Religious

SCOPE - Science and Citizens Organized for Purpose and Exploration

Science, Technology/Computers, Mathematics, Preschool, Arts: Visual, Film, Hands-on, Arts and Crafts, Cooking, Home Schooling, Special Needs, Sports

Shaw Nature Reserve

Night hikes for families.

Shirlee Green Preschool

Academic, Hands-on, Nature/Outdoors, Preschool

Skate City Fun Spot

Whether you're a complete beginner eager to experience the thrill of gliding on wheels or an intermediate and advanced skater looking to enhance your techniques, Skate City has classes catered to all skill levels. Led by experienced instructors, each session is designed to provide a safe and supportive environment as you develop balance, coordination, and confidence on wheels. From learning the fundamental basics to mastering advanced maneuvers, our curriculum covers it all.

smART Moves! Summer Art Intensive for Teens

Monoprinting and Multiples–Lisa Franko Experimental Design Lab–Igor Arume Making Comics–Nick Potter Clay Constructs–Andrew Long

South Broadway Art Project

South Broadway Art Project hosts 6 weeks of Summer Pottery Camps, and Fashion Design Camps for kids, tweens, and teens. Camps are each 1 week long, Monday thru Friday. Register online or apply for a scholarship today!

South County Family YMCA

Exercise & Health, Gymnastics, Healthful Living, Martial Arts, Soccer, Swimming, Yoga, Hands-on, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer

St. Charles Harley-Davidson®

Big St. Charles Motorsports & St. Charles Harley-Davidson® offer a variety of training classes designed for everyone ... from beginners to experienced riders. These classes offer a new or experienced rider opportunities to enhance, renew, and refresh their skills. These courses are a part of the philosophy of Safety Renewal, where a rider must continuously take advantage of opportunities to build upon both the Mental and Physical skills needed to be a life-long "Learning" rider.

St. Louis Artists Guild

We have classes for Adults (18+), Budding Artists (6-9), Young Artists (10-13) and Teens (14+)! Classes range from 4 - 10 weeks long and change all the time!

St. Louis Samurai Lacrosse

Nature/Outdoors, Exercise & Health, Hands-on, Sports, Lacrosse

St. Louis Teachers' Recycle Center

Workshops, Play Sessions, Art Classes, Bead Bar

STAGES Performing Arts Academy

Arts: Performance, Drama, Music, Preschool Music Play, Voice / Chorus, Hands-on

Star Struck Divaz Dance Co.

Star Struck Divaz Studios offers 3 Drop in Classes during afternoon & evening hours Majorette Cheer/Poms Hip hop

STEM BSA

STEM courses Description will be listed in events

Steven Himmel Magic

I provide magic lessons via the internet from ages 10-100

Superprof

There are a variety of classes offered which include academics, sports, arts&crafts, languages, and so much more. Lessons are adapted for students of all ages and all skill levels.

Sweetology

Hands-on, Cooking

Swords and Roses

We offer an after school drama class that focuses on the issues of bullying. We also offer an after school class on etiquette and Renaissance dancing.

That Painting Spot

Check out our monthly calendar for classes and camps.

The Etiquette Factory with Mrs. Patterson

Preschool, Reading / Story time, Hands-on, Home Schooling, Special Needs, Parenting

The J (Jewish Community Center)

Arts: Performance, Exercise & Health, Hands-on, Nature/Outdoors, Parenting, Pregnancy, Preschool, Reading / Story time, Religious, Special Needs, Sports

The Kind Campus

We offer virtual educational enrichment classes via ZOOM for children in 1st-6th grades, Monday through Friday, five days a week from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM PST.

The Paper Crate

The Paper Crate also offers craft and card making classes for both adults and children.

The Playpen

We offer play sessions after school and on the weekends.

The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House

We offer a variety of fun classes designed for a child and adult to take together, as well as special family-friendly drop-in programs.

The Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center

June - Sept: demonstrations of traditional crafts, skills and music on Saturday mornings. Space is available for scouting programs, school activities and history programs.

The Tattooed Canvas

Painting/sculpture, Arts and Crafts

TNT Painting Palooza Kidz

Saturday Morning Art Club

TOCA St. Louis

Exercise & Health, Hands-on, Soccer, Sports

Traveling Players Ensemble

Join one of the nation's top performing arts and theatre programs, specifically created for students in grades 2 - 12. At Traveling Players, we offer a range of innovative summer camps and conservatories, alongside year-round acting classes and workshops.

Ultimate Ninjas St. Louis

Ninja Classes are great for kids aged 3-16 who want to learn how to do obstacles just like on the show American Ninja Warrior! We work on different obstacles each week, building strength, endurance, and confidence together.

University City Public LIbrary

Academic, Reading / Story time, Arts: Performance, Arts: Visual, Hands-on

University of Missouri Extension in Saint Louis County

Language, Science, Mathematics, Exercise & Health, Cooking Classes, Gardening (Soil Samples), Nature/Outdoors, Parenting, Business, Financial, Labor Education, Youth and 4-H, Housing and Environmental Design

Valley Park Community Library

Academic, Reading / Story time, Arts: Performance, Arts: Visual, Hands-on

We Rock the Spectrum - Edwardsville

Exercise & Health, Hands-on, Preschool, Special Needs

Webster Groves Public Library

Academic, Reading / Story time, Arts: Performance, Arts: Visual, Hands-on

Wentzville Parks & Recreation

Academic, Arts: Visual, Exercise & Health, Hands-on, Sports

Whole Foods Market - Town & Country

Reading / Story time, Hands-on, Cooking

Wild About Art Studio

Wild About Art offers classes in drawing, painting, clay and mixed media.

Wildwood Family YMCA

Dance, Exercise & Health, Healthful Living, Martial Arts, Soccer, Swimming, Yoga, Hands-on, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer

Willow Tree Tutoring

Academic Tutoring / ACT/SAT Test prep, College and Career Planning

World Martial Arts Academy

Exercise & Health, Healthful Living, Hands-on

YogiSmart

Workshops centered on nutrition, physical activity, and social-emotional development

Yucandu Art Studio

Yucandu offers workshops and classes for kids, teens and adults, plus after-school art clubs and holiday workshops. Join us for one of the many interactive workshops we offer throughout the year.