Sign up your junior ninja warrior for a .85-mile obstacle course just for kids! Olympia Ninja City will provide awesome equipment for participants to test their upper body strength, balance and agility in a fun, non-competitive environment.
Kids can test their upper body strength on unstable monkey bars, trapeze and a rings course, attempt balance and agility obstacles on the spinning log, slack line and quad steps, finishing on a warped wall! Each participant will receive a race t-shirt. Parents are required to accompany kids who are 5-8 years old (at no extra cost).
Ages 5 to 12 are invited to participate, and will be divided into age groups for the course. Cost is $20 for members of The Lodge Des Peres, $21 for residents of Des Peres, and $24 for non-residents. All are welcome. Registration deadline is September 11.
The Ninja Obstacle Course will take place on Sunday, Sept. 22. Start times are at 1:30, 1:50. 2:10 and 2:30 depending on the child's age. At Des Peres Park.
For more information and to register online, visit desperesmo.org
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.
Science Tots is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. The class provides opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration and play.
Attend the Winter Open House at the Waldorf School of St. Louis for a detailed look into what it is like to be a student at the school. Participate in an Early Childhood circle time, and attend a social studies class led by the Grades' teachers and more! This is your chance to meet WSSL teachers and learn more about their training, methodologies, and commitment to supporting each student’s unique educational journey.
Young visitors and their families are invited to the Life Science Lab Classroom at the Saint Louis Science Center to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.