Elementary Age

Jurassic Bugs

Event Date: 
Fri, 06/11/2010
See life-size replicas of prehistoric arthropods, explore displays of their living relatives and learn how these animals have changed over millions of years.

Enormous, ancient creatures are invading the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House this year in the Jurassic Bugs exhibit. See life-size replicas of prehistoric arthropods, explore displays of their living relatives and learn how these animals have changed over millions of years. Fossil records indicate that some animals were enormous as compared to today’s specimens. Encounter five of these oversized species taking up temporary residence inside the central exhibit hallway.

Jurassic Bugs

Event Date: 
Thu, 06/10/2010
See life-size replicas of prehistoric arthropods, explore displays of their living relatives and learn how these animals have changed over millions of years.

Enormous, ancient creatures are invading the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House this year in the Jurassic Bugs exhibit. See life-size replicas of prehistoric arthropods, explore displays of their living relatives and learn how these animals have changed over millions of years. Fossil records indicate that some animals were enormous as compared to today’s specimens. Encounter five of these oversized species taking up temporary residence inside the central exhibit hallway.

Great Green Adventures: What’s All the Buzz About?

Event Date: 
Sat, 06/19/2010
Insects are an important part of any garden, but what to they really do? Search the Garden for insects and learn ways to help them at home.

Insects are an important part of any garden, but what to they really do? Search the Garden for insects and learn ways to help them at home. Ages six to 12 with an adult. Great Green Adventures are held the third Saturday of every month at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Meet outside the Children’s Garden entrance at the Missouri Botanical Garden. $3 per child. More information: www.mobot.org

Zoo Days

Event Date: 
Thu, 06/24/2010
Kids and their parents can make a first aid kit for their backpack or diaper bag while exploring the zoo.

Zoo Days

Event Date: 
Thu, 06/17/2010
Kids and their parents can make a first aid kit for their backpack or diaper bag while exploring the zoo.

Zoo Days

Event Date: 
Thu, 06/10/2010
Kids and their parents can make a first aid kit for their backpack or diaper bag while exploring the zoo.

Zoo Days

Event Date: 
Thu, 06/03/2010
Kids and their parents can make a first aid kit for their backpack or diaper bag while exploring the zoo.

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Today's Featured Camp

Fazio’s Rock Academy

Fazio’s Rock Academy is the summer destination for the aspiring rock star in your life! Campers attend one-week or two-week sessions (8:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. daily) where they form a real band, choose a band name, write their own music, pose for a photo shoot and conclude with a live concert with special guest appearances by professional rock artists! Fazio's Rock Academy is for Guitarists, Vocalists, Bassists and Keyboardists between the ages of 9-17 years.

Two sessions are offered: July 15-19; and July 22-26. Each session is $399, which includes print music and a t-shirt. Ask about a discounted rate for two-week enrollment.

Go to the Summer Camp Guide

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