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.

The six-week program provides literacy building activities, empowerment, meals, snacks and activities, including field trips, at no charge to families. The CDF model also includes extensive testing and evaluation to measure academic progress.

CMS recognizes that today’s working families need options beyond the traditional academic school schedule. Our extended care program is available for children between the hours of 7 am and the start of school, and after school until 6pm. The program provides a good balance of indoor and outdoor activities. Care is also available for many of the school’s holidays, including some days during winter break, and spring break care.

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.

Expand your chess skills as you learn tactical and strategic elements of play through lecture, activities, and free play.

Explore the Zoo's WildCare Institute that strives to provide a sustainable future for wildlife and people around the world with fun and engaging activities.

Sharks are the most ferocious animals in the ocean but they are more scared of us! Explore all about sharks and expose some myths about these fantastic animals!

A free big truck event where kids can see, climb, and explore all kinds of vehicles!