Elementary Age

Spring Fling at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch

Event Date: 
Sat, 04/20/2013
The fun includes an up close look at the Longmeadow Rescue Ranch horses, professional riding demonstrations, wagon rides and lots more.

Longmeadow Resue Ranch is hosting its annual Spring Fling for families on April 20. The fun includes an up close look at the Longmeadow Rescue Ranch horses, professional riding demonstrations, a tour of the state-of the art horse farm and animal rehabilitation facility, wagon rides, and lots more.

Ellisville Elks Annual Free Youth Day

Event Date: 
Sat, 05/04/2013
Take the kids to enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, games, cotton candy and lots more.

Bring your kids to this annual free youth day to enjoy lots of fun activities, including pony rides, a petting zoo, games, entertainment, cotton candy, sno cones and lots of other treats.

1-4 p.m. at Ellisville Elks Lodge, 1007 New Ballwin Road, Ballwin (across from the fire station in Castlewood).

Meet the Machines

Event Date: 
Sat, 06/01/2013
Kids can climb aboard and explore heavy equipment, dig for prizes, operate equipment and lots more at this free event.

Meet the Machines is now in its 9th year, introducing children to the heavy equipment used in construction. Kids ages 3-15 and their parents can climb aboard and explore giant excavation and hoisting machinery, participate in educational activities, such as "digging" for prizes, and operating a crane via a training simulator.

Magic and Circus Workshop for Kids

Event Date: 
Sat, 05/04/2013
Kids can learn magic tricks they can perform for others, learn circus tricks, how to twist balloon animals and more.

Kids can learn magic tricks from real magicians, along with circus skills like juggling, balacing feathers, twirling ribbons, and how to twist balloon animals. They also get to practice performing in front of others, developing confidence and performance skills.

Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Affton White-Rogers Community Center. Designed for ages 6-12. Presented by Abra Kid Abra.

Family Movie Night at the Center of Clayton

Event Date: 
Fri, 04/26/2013
See Back to the Future, written and produced by St. Louis native Bob Gale.
   
   
 

Free Train Rides in Kircher Park with the St. Louis Live Steamers

Event Date: 
Sat, 05/18/2013
Kids of all ages are invited to ride the trains at Kircher Park.

Kids of all ages are invited to ride the trains at Kircher Park. The steam and diesel trains are operated by the St. Louis Live Steamers, a nonprofit organization interested in the construction of large-scale model railroads.

Full Moon Wetland Walk

Event Date: 
Fri, 04/26/2013
Families with kids ages 10 and up can take an evening walk through the wetlands at Columbia Bottom and discover nature through the sights and sounds that abound there.

Families with kids ages 10 and up can take an evening walk through the wetlands at Columbia Bottom and discover nature through the sights and sounds that abound there. Migrating waterfowl use these wetlands for food and rest on their long journeys in fall and spring.

Several species of toads and frogs use these wetlands at breeding time and choruses fill the night. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear boots or shoes that can get muddy. The hike may be up to 3 miles. Meet at the Visitor Center.

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Friday, May 24 - Monday, May 27
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Today's Featured Camp

Lil' Bear Baseball Day Camp at Washington University

Washington University in St. Louis Baseball hosts a week-long baseball day camp in which boys and girls will learn baseball basics, play in the sun (and shade) and best of all - have FUN! With an age-appropriate curriculum and a safe environment, our college baseball coaches will show your son or daughter what it takes to be a Lil' Bear through instruction, games, wiffle ball, and – because every kid wants to get in the pool – SWIM TIME!

Camp is help June 17-21 and is for ages 6 to 10. Visit our web site for more information and let your kids be a Lil' Bear!

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