After School / Camps / Mentoring
Fun 4 STL Kids
Fun 4 STL Kids is your local resource for family friendly events and activities in St. Louis and St. Louis County. Listings include kids events, children programs and classes, youth sports, kids eat free directory, birthday party resources, rainy day activities, free fun for kids, summer camps and MORE fun things for kids and families to do in and around St. Louis.
Free Family Activities
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
30 Ramey Street
Collinsville, IL 62234
618-346-5160
Fax: 618-346-5162
Hours: Tuesday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 5:00pm
Interpretive Center: Monday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grounds: Daily 8am to dusk
Entrance is free of charge although a suggested donation of
$7 for adults, $2 for children and $15 for families.
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
3750 Washington Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-535-4660
www.contemporarystl.org
Hours: Wednesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Friday:10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday after 5:00 pm.
Grant’s Farm
10501 Gravois Road
St. Louis, MO 63123
314-843-1700
www.grantsfarm.com
Hours: Spring: Saturday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday: 9:30am – 3:00pm
Summer: Tuesday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Fall: Saturday and Sunday: 9:30 am – 9:30 pm
Free admission, $12.00 for car parking
Laumeier Sculpture Park
12580 Rott Road
St. Louis, MO 63127
314-615-5278
www.laumeier.com
Hours: Monday – Sunday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Indoor galleries: Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday : 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Closed except Christmas and New Year’s Day
The Magic House
516 S Kirkwood Road
St. Louis, MO 63122
314-822-8900
Hours: 10:30am-5:00pm
www.magichouse.org
The Magic House holds Emerson Free Family Nights every
third Friday of the month from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63110
314-577-5100
www.mobot.org
Hours: Sunday – Saturday: 9:00 am – 4:00pm
Admission is free before noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays
for St. Louis City and County residents. Children 12 and
under are always free.
Memorial Day–Labor Day: Wednesday evenings extended
until 8:00 pm, free admission after 5:00 pm
Missouri History Museum
Lindell and DeBaliviere, Forest Park
St. Louis, MO 63112
314-746-4599
www.mohistory.org
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
10:00 am – 6:00pm
Thursday: 10:00 am – 8:00pm
The Muny
Forest Park
St. Louis, MO 63112
314-361-1900
www.muny.com
Free seats are available for every Muny performance at a first
come/first serve basis.
Museum of Contemporary Religious Art
3700 West Pine
St. Louis, MO 63101
314-997-7170
mocra.slu.edu
Hours: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 am
– 4:00 pm
Thursday: 11:00am-7:00pm
Admission is free with a suggested donation of $5/adults and
$1/students and children.
St. Louis Art Museum
One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park
St. Louis, MO 63110
314-721-0072
www.slam.org
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and
Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
St. Louis City and County Parks
Offers free concerts and many fun events.
stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/parks/parks
(St. Louis City)
www.stlouisco.com/parks (St. Louis County)
St. Louis Science Center
5050 Oakland Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
314-289-4400
www.slsc.org
Hours: Monday – Saturday: 9:30am – 4:30 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am – 4:30 pm
General admission is free. Fees for parking, tickets to shows
and special exhibits.
St. Louis Zoo, Forest Park
One Government Drive
St. Louis, MO 63110
314-781-0900
www.stlzoo.org
Hours: Sept-May: Monday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Summer hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday – Sunday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
General admission is free every day. Fee for special exhibits
and parking ($15/car). For the first hour of operation daily,
free admission to Children’s Zoo, Conservation Carousel and
Stingrays @ Caribbean Cove.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri
Individual mentoring program for children.
St. Louis (Headquarters):
501 N. Grand Blvd, Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: (314) 361-5900
Fax: (314) 361-4484
St. Charles:
28 Portwest Court
St. Charles, MO 63303
Phone: 314.361.5900
Fax: 636.493.9538
Cape Girardeau:
1610 North Kingshighway Suite 305
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Phone: (573) 339-0184
Fax: (573) 339-1518
Boys and Girls Clubs
Boys and Girls Clubs are dedicated youth facilities that are open daily and are affordable for all youth. Kids and teens are given a safe place to learn and grow through educational, recreational, and social activities. Dental and vision services are also available.
Adams Park Club
4317 Vista Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
Phone: (314) 633-7900
Ferguson Middle School Club
701 January Ave
St. Louis, MO 63135
Phone: (314) 335-8330
Grannemann Elementary School Club
2324 Redman Road
St. Louis, MO 63136
Phone: (314) 335-8350
Herbert Hoover Club
2901 N. Grand Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63107
Phone: (314) 335-8000
O’Fallon Park Club
4343 West Florissant Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63115
Phone: (314) 932-1371
Riverview Gardens Club at Highland Elementary
174 Shepley Drive
St. Louis, MO 63137
Phone: (314) 335-8350
Southeast Middle School Club
918 Prigge Road
St. Louis, MO 63138
Phone: (314) 953-7795
Fax: (314) 953-7713
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St. Charles Unit
1211 Lindenwood Ave.
St. Charles, MO 63301
Phone: (636) 946-6255
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O’Fallon Unit
1 Club Way
St. Peters, MO 63376
Phone: (636) 240-9150
Greater St. Louis: http://www.bgcstl.org
St. Charles County: http://www.bgc-stc.org/
National phone: 1-800-854-CLUB
National website: http://www.bgca.org/
Catch a Falling Star
The mission of Catch a Falling Star is to strengthen the physical and social skills of children with disabilities while promoting inclusion in every day living.
Carla Sprankle
PO Box 5221
St Louis, MO 63139
Email: carla@catchafallingstar.org
Phone: (314) 533-4090, ext. 103
http://www.siue.edu/~zhamurd/index.html
Girls Incorporated of St. Louis
Girls Incorporated of St. Louis (Girls Inc.) provides educational and cultural programs in safe environments for girls that enable them to raise their aspirations and realize their potential. Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.
3801 Nelson Drive
St. Louis, MO 63121
Phone: (314) 385-8088
Kingdom House
Kingdom House provides child care, food and clothing assistance, job training, youth and teen programs, and senior companions to help individuals achieve self-sufficiency and economic independence.
1321 S. 11th Street
St. Louis, MO 63104
Phone: (314) 421-0400
Fax: (314) 241-2366
Lift for Life Gym
Lift for Life Gym is an afternoon program open free of charge for boys and girls between the ages of 8 to 18. Lift for Life Gym focuses on activities such as weightlifting, track, jump rope, and general fitness. Lift for Life Gym also offers a variety of recreational activities such as gardening, monthly birthday parties, spelling bees, skating, movies, parties, and more.
1415 Cass Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63106
Phone: (314) 588-1186
UP Unleashing Potential
A St. Louis community where all children, youth and families live into their potential. The mission of Unleashing Potential is to close the opportunity gap for children and youth by building on their strengths. We create educational and empowering experiences through early childhood education, after school programs, youth development and enrichment camps.
1000 N. Vandeventer Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63113
Phone: (314) 383-1733
Fax: (314) 361-6873
http://www.neighborhoodhouses.org
St. Louis County Youth Programs
County Youth Programs plans, develops, and provides services for children and youth. The Doors to Success program works with individuals ages 16 to 24 in areas where the rate of high school dropout is high. The comprehensive model includes outreach, case management, GED preparation, remedial education, job readiness and placement, life skills education, and counseling. The Summer Food Service Program for Children provides nutritious breakfasts and lunches at community sites for children ages 3 to 15. The Outstanding Student Leadership Program involves county high schools in identifying and recognizing seniors considered leaders in academics, athletics, and community service.
County Youth Programs
St. Louis County Government
41 South Central
Clayton, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 615-4429
http://stlouisco.com/HealthandWellness/HumanServices/CountyYouthPrograms
United 4 Children
United 4 Children is made up of the Child Day Care Association and St. Louis for Kids, which together provide services for children from birth through 18 years of age.
United 4 Children
1310 Papin Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: (314) 531-1412
Toll Free: 800-467-2322
Fax: (314) 531-4184
Email: info@united4children.org
YMCA of Greater St. Louis
The YMCA commits to the spiritual, mental, and physical growth of all children and teens ages 5 to 15 in the Greater St. Louis area. The Y offers multiple programs and activities based on the core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith.
Locations:
Carondelet Park Rec Complex
930 Holly Hills Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63111
(314) 768-9622
Downtown YMCA
605 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO 63101
(314) 436-4100
Edward Jones Family YMCA
12521 Marine Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63146
(314) 439-9622
Emerson Family YMCA
3390 Pershall Road, Ferguson, MO 63135
(314) 521-1822
Four Rivers Area Family YMCA,
400 Grand Avenue, Washington, MO 63090
(636) 239-5704
Jefferson County Family YMCA
1303 YMCA Drive, Festus, MO 63028
(636) 931-9622
Kirkwood Family YMCA
325 North Taylor Avenue, Kirkwood, MO 63122
(314) 965-9622
Mid-County Family YMCA
1900 Urban Drive, St. Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-9450
Monsanto Family YMCA
5555 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63112
(314) 367-4646
O’Fallon Family YMCA
3451 Pheasant Meadow Drive, O’Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 379-0092
O’Fallon Park Rec Complex
4343 West Florissant Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63115
(314) 932-1423
South City Family YMCA
3150 Sublette Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63139
(314) 644-3100
South County Family YMCA
12736 Southfork Road, Sappington, MO 63128
(314) 849-9622
St. Charles County Family YMCA
3900 Shady Springs Lane, St. Peters, MO 63376
(636) 928-1928
Washington University Campus YMCA
1 Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130
(314) 935-5010
West County Family YMCA
16464 Burkhardt Place, Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 532-3100
Wildwood Family YMCA
2641 Highway 109, Wildwood, MO 63040
(636) 458-6636
YMCA Trout Lodge & Camp Lakewood
13528 State Highway AA, Potosi, MO 63664
(314) 241-9622
YMCA of Greater St. Louis
Metro Association Office
326 South 21st Street, 4th Floor
Saint Louis, MO 63103
Phone: (314) 436-1177
Greater St. Louis website: https://www.gwrymca.org/
National website: http://www.ymca.net/
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