This has been a hidden secret for decades. I was born and raised in the area and my mother lived…read morehere her whole life and did not know about it until I saw it in the AZA reciprocity list. They had a golf cart and private driver to accommodate me and my my moms mobility needs and we saw so many great foxes and wolves. They have plenty of room for them to roam making it like a natural habitat. Also nearby is Lone Elk Park (free) and the Wild Bird Sanctuary (small fee) worth checking out.

Keeper for a day was freakin amazing! It was a personal, behind the scenes. Would definitely do it…read moreagain!

I was visiting from CA and decided to see if I could use my Y membership there in St Louis…read more Michelle, at the front desk, was so nice and friendly and allowed me to use the facilities. The gym is large and clean. Thank you !

I've been going to this YMCA while in the Maplewood area for several years. There's indoor…read moreracquetball courts and decent rooms for aerobics and weightlifting.

Three years ago I attended my first ever Wall Ball; Wall Ball is the large annual fundraiser for…read moreSCOSAG, it was where I first learned about SCOSAG, and it is one of the best fundraising events in St. Louis. They have hundreds of artists create pieces live in front of you throughout the event and then they auction off the pieces to fund the studio. I was immediately intrigued and addicted. We have been every year since. Since that first event, St. Louis City Open Studios and Gallery has become one of my top "kid friendly" places in this city. They offer fun and educational art-centered classes for kids as well as open studio hours six days a week. Your "little" can learn how to throw some clay onto a wheel, string their own necklace, or illustrate their own book. My personal favorite is the kid and me class on Saturday afternoons. For one hundred bucks you get six weeks of uninterrupted quality family time with all of the art supplies as well as an art instructor provided. Who knows...you may have given birth to the next Picasso and never have known it with all that time they spend on the Wii. I am all for getting out and getting hands on and SCOSAG provides the perfect environment for good ole fashion fun. Love Live Creativity!

From the owner: Artscope is a youth arts organization located in the heart of Tower Grove Park, dedicated to making…read morecreative exploration accessible, inclusive, and meaningful for St. Louis children and families. Since 2002, we've offered nature-connected, multidisciplinary arts programs that nurture creativity, confidence, and critical thinking—whether through our beloved Summer Camp Create, school-year workshops, or partnerships with local schools and community organizations. Led by professional Teaching Artists, our programs emphasize self-expression, environmental awareness, and equitable access to the arts. From sculpture and storytelling to eco-art and animation, we help young people discover the joy of making, imagining, and building the future they want to see. Come visit us in our historic cottage, nestled inside one of the city's most beautiful parks—and see how creativity thrives here!

I am so glad Yucandu exists. I always wanted to try mosaic but didn't know where to start. I…read moreattended a workshop where the process was clearly explained by the staff who was there to assist and offer suggestions the entire time. I was pleased to be able to leave the project there, partially finished, rather than rush through the project during the workshop. When going back to complete a workshop project, you do not have to pay a studio fee since that was worked into the initial price. I was able to go and finish gluing my project, using as much of the tiles/stained glass/porcelain as I wanted. I then took home my project as well as grout and a small kit containing a cloth, cuts of newspaper, and a few others things to grout at home, although I could have returned to the studio a third time to do that there if I wanted. Many members of my family go as well and have all expressed the same gratitude for the opportunity to create something new in a comfortable place at our own pace. Project prices (walk-in or workshop) aren't cheap but neither are the materials they provide. Everything I've made there has held up well and they rotate available projects. If you're unsure about project costs or studio fees, ask them before you start. They can recommend projects within your budget and explain the studio fee. They're not out to price gouge, running an art studio with quality materials and trained staff isn't cheap. I typically spend $70 per mosaic project/workshop, if you're looking for a rough estimate. They also sell cute kits for small mosaic projects to do at home, which make a great gift. I highly recommend checking out Yucandu. (thanks Yucandu team!)

Grace and Claire were so nice and helpful with three kids! They were so patient and helped so much…read morethroughout our visit. We had a free hour studio session and a $45 gift card and after only spending thirty minutes here we still owed $53, we only painted. If you do ceramic, mosaic or anything else it's a lot more. It is very pricey for heads up. The kids really enjoyed it! They have a cool artwork displayed sadly you can not purchase it. Which is a bummer! I recommend doing this at least once with your kids!

We went to take a tour of this YMCA location because we were interested in the family membership…read more The staff were friendly and showed us around, but the facilities were quite worn down and the clientele was mostly a very old crowd. Which isn't inherently a bad thing, but the vibes were dead. Absolutely no atmosphere at all. Once again, nice staff, but we are hesitating on joining because this place needs a re-vamp. Also, it's strange that they keep your drivers licenses during the tour. We had to wait for them to be handed back.

I just joined this location over the summer when I learned they offer the Les Mills gym classes…read more There are a lot of good things that are working for this location, I have to say: really super affordable, lots of friendly staff, street and lot parking, minimal crowds, and nice patrons. The building and equipment itself, while centrally located to Kirkwood, are a bit dated. It could stand to use a facelift but I understand that's what keeps the rates affordable and the people coming back. They also offer many classes (like sports leagues, CPR certification etc). And even discount to the Trout Lodge - a very large camp / lake site for fun activities. I would love to try that out some time. I would also like to try out their pool too!

This school is one of a kind! From the unique campus, to the amazing teachers, Forsyth provides a…read morechallenging but nurturing environment for all different types of learners. I have one graduate from Forsyth and two children who currently attend the school. It has been amazing to see how prepared my oldest child was when she started at a local, independent 7-12 secondary school upon graduation from Forsyth. Her transition was seamless and we have Forsyth to thank! My two kids who still attend Forsyth are very different children and I have been so thankful for the teachers' abilities to really know my kids from both a learning and emotional perspective. The individual attention the kids at Forsyth receive is priceless.

Forsyth School is by far one of the most prestigious private elementary schools (K-3 through 6th…read moregrade) in the St. Louis area. Forsyth takes a unique holistic approach to child development and education, through its "Challenge" program which is the foundation upon which the Forsyth curriculum is structured. Located adjacent to Washington University and across from Forest Park, Forsyth School has an unforgettable campus with classrooms in six repurposed, historic houses. Forsyth is all about challenge; with support from great teachers and classmates; and independence of thought and expression. It's a place where personal best counts: on the field, on the stage, in the classroom, and on the high ropes course in the the Forsyth Adventure Center. It's a place to stretch beyond your comfort zone; memory mapping, Shakespeare plays, and challenge days. Here children develop critical thinking skills; they learn that if they work hard, they can accomplish difficult and complex projects. Forsyth graduates are well prepared for the most selective secondary schools. Remember, you get what you pay for so tuition cost is moderate. Can you put a price on your child's education? Forsyth also offers after school care and Summer Camps!

We canceled and informed them. We paid the cancellation charge for 2 months yet after multiple…read moreattempts, we are still being charged. At this point we will be forced to take legal action if not reimbursed and stop being charged. Credit Card fraud alert.

The best school in the area. Summer camps martial arts ninja warrior life skills and lots of funread more

Very nice Vetta Sports location. The soccerdome is clean, updated, and has great facilities. The…read morestaff are extremely friendly to top it all off. Great place!

My child takes soccer here and loves it! Of course the turf could use the some work. I always come…read morehome with turf or little black pellets all in my shoes and over our bodies. Lots of kids there having fun!