How does a shark sense its prey? Why are animals’ coverings so important? Learn the answers to these questions as we explore animal adaptations through stories, games, art and more!

Learn about biomes around the world. From dry deserts to wet rainforests, aquatic habitats to grasslands, there is so much to explore about our wonderful world, including the many places animals inhabit!

The Gene Slay's Girls & Boys Club afterschool program runs Monday-Friday 2:30pm to 7:30pm from August to May. We utilize a sliding fee scale based on your self-reported household income and family size. We will conduct a fee assessment upon registration to determine your monthly fee. There is no fee to register and scholarships are available.

The Afterschool Enrichment Program at Rossman School is an extension of our well-balanced education. A curated selection of after school classes connects students with exciting opportunities to explore new interests or dive deeper into topics across the arts, academics, and sports. All courses are designed to meet once a week after school, providing students with the time and space to pursue multiple interests at once and the freedom to explore without the pressure to specialize or commit to a demanding program.

Use LEGO® Bricks to build different mosaic and 3D characters from your favorite movies and shows such as Frozen, Donald Duck, Star Wars, and more!

Explore the surprising world of science including forensics, bugs, weather, and machines!

Animals come in many shapes and sizes, all with amazing adaptations. Through station activities, biofacts (animal artifacts) and more we will discover what makes animals unique.

From manga to anime, explore how to create manga characters and animate them using sequential art.

Learn about biomes around the world. From dry deserts to wet rainforests, aquatic habitats to grasslands, there is so much to explore about our wonderful world, including the many places animals inhabit!

Invent new tales of the Forbidden Forest, Diagon Alley, and the magnificent enchanted castle of Hogwarts. Work together to develop a short script, craft props and costume pieces to embellish the story.

Roll up your sleeves to engineer the strongest bridge, brew concoctions, assemble catapults, and explore the wonders of light.

Explore an original adaptation of The Nutcracker set in the 1904 World's Fair as you dance, craft, and read together.

Join us for the 2024 Pianos for People Summer Camp at the Cherokee location in South St. Louis City.

Join us for the 2024 Pianos for People Summer Camp at the Cherokee location in South St. Louis City.

Youths 4-12 receive STEM twice a week and take field trips. Youths enjoy STEM at our state-licensed facility where, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, as provide safe harbor and quality supervision for all participants. They also have the opportunity to participate in our accelerated reading program which aids and enhance students reading skills. Participating youths receive a nutritious meal, assistance with homework, Internet access, academic tutoring, computer training, and varied forms of age-appropriate recreational activities: board games, puzzles, movies, arts/crafts, sing-a-longs, computer games, etc.