St. Louis Development Academy 3-Stripes Winter Program is a 7 week program where players will learn individual ball handling skills (dribbling, passing, shooting, & more) from our exceptional coaching staff led by Marty Pike. Each session consists of skills training and small sided scrimmaging. All sessions are open to the public for ages 5-12 and will be held throughout the St. Louis area. We have an option for six days of the week. Players will be divided by age for all sessions.

The adaptive dance program offers a universally accessible dance class for children with disabilities.

Foundations III is an advanced-level dance class designed for students who have completed Foundations II or have equivalent training. This class builds on prior skills while focusing on advanced technical precision, musicality, and performance storytelling. Students will tackle challenging choreography, refine transitions, and explore dynamic expression to elevate their stage presence.

Give the wheel a few spins (pun intended) and discover what makes working with clay so rad. In this four-week class, teens will explore the do’s and don’ts of pottery while experimenting with throwing, trimming, and glazing. It’s hands-on, messy, and all about learning by doing — no experience needed, just curiosity and a good sense of humor. This class is for ages 13+ with little to no experience in ceramics. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

A safe place for youth 13+ to hang out. There will be various activities available for youth to enjoy.. or to just hang out.

A Korean martial art specializing in hand and kicking techniques with a major focus on self-defense. Participants gain more self-confidence, discipline and self control while increasing their strength and flexibility. This is a fee base class. Registration required for each family member. Class is taught by Ashley. Uniforms cost $25 and will be available at the first class.

Transitioning Exceptional Adults to Meaningful Work and Leisure, TEAMWORK, is a program that provides opportunity for self-discovery through development of skills in 6 domains: meaningful employment, community living, safety/security, healthy living, socialization, and citizenship/advocacy. It is designed for young adults with special needs who have exited or are preparing to exit high school through age 30, to bridge the gap and assist in meaningful connection to their community. The program is driven by its members, who participate in activities that connect to their particular talents and interests. This program is designed to supplement other systems and pursuits that our participants are already engaged in, bringing connection while discovering and celebrating their unique talents and abilities.

Legislative Track: Become a Lawmaker Draft and Submit a Bill Choose an issue that matters to you and craft a mock bill proposing a solution. Serve as a Legislator Step into the role of a Senator or Representative and advocate for your bill?and against others?on the House or Senate floor. Participate in Committee Hearings Present and defend your bill before a peer-led committee. Engage in Floor Debate Use parliamentary procedure to passionately argue your position and influence votes. Collaborate Statewide Join hundreds of Missouri teens at the State Youth and Government Conference in Jefferson City for a weekend of immersive civic action. Special Events Include: YAG Kickoff Night October 2 at O'Fallon Park YMCA YAG Christmas Celebration Date to be announced State Youth and Government Conference on November 13 to 15 2025 (Lewis) or December 4 to 6 (Clark) in Jefferson City, Missouri

Embark on an around-the-world cultural adventure - explore far-off places and learn about the people who live there, from the Americas to Polynesia, from the cosmopolitan to the countryside. Experiment with Crayola® products, while trying art techniques developed by local artists and artisans. Make different masterpieces each week such as sculptures, masks, canvases, buses, and more! Bring the unique creations home and build a globally-inspired art gallery.

Stories, songs, and more! Ideal for ages 6 and under.

Our 60-minute class will integrate movement, mindfulness practices, coping tools and skills for life experiences, and interpersonal relationship concepts.

6 week program - conveniently held once per week. Program is held at indoor facility on gym floor Classes are 1 hour per week. NO GAMES - This is a weekly training session focused on skill development. Everyone participates: All athletes receive equal attention and opportunities to learn and practice. Training sessions are designed to develop skills by building and improving your child’s fundamentals and game knowledge of the sport. Training session participants are separated into appropriate age groups in order for i9 Sports instructors to focus on age-appropriate lessons each day.

Looking for a structured, inspiring space for your homeschooled student to explore the arts? HEAL Center for the Arts proudly offers Day Programming — an enriching arts curriculum tailored specifically for homeschool students. In a supportive and vibrant environment, students engage in hands-on instruction across disciplines, building both artistic skill and self-confidence.

Ever wondered what it’s like to act on TV or in a movie? This fun and beginner-friendly class introduces students to the basics of acting for the camera! We’ll learn how to work with scripts, hit marks, and perform naturally on screen—skills every on-camera actor needs to know. Through improvisation, scene work, and on-camera exercises, students will explore how acting for TV and film is different from the stage and even get to watch and learn from their own performances. Whether you’re a returning student or trying acting for the first time, this class is a great place to learn, play, and build confidence in front of the camera.

Enter the world of chemistry! Make gooey slime, discover what makes reactions go, learn to use the tools that chemists use. Watch bubbling potions pop their tops! Turn cool colors with temperature and pH changes and see what makes things glow in the dark. Polymers and catalysts are just two of the fascinating concepts our young Mad Scientists explore in this thrilling trip through the world of the chemistry lab!