Ideas for Summer Fun and Learning

Summer is not just a time for relaxation but also an opportunity for educational exploration and growth. To help kids avoid summer learning loss, parents can plan for their summer with learning opportunities that will cultivate their knowledge and social skills.

Lisa and Samoy recently hosted our Facebook Live Parent Takeover and the dynamic duo came up with a great starter list of summer activities to keep children active during the summer break. From educational camps and adventure parks to interactive exhibits and nature adventures, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here are some of the activities that made the list. 

St. Louis Summer Activities

Blueprint 4 Summer STL offers a free, fast, and easy way for families to find the perfect free summer programs perfectly tailored to their children’s interest. We used it to find some of the St. Louis area activities. You can search for yourself here.

Summer Tennis and Reading Camp Saint Louis Public Library 

Dates: June 11th – August 1st | Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Ages: 5-11

Kids can enjoy summer fun on and off the tennis court, keeping their mind and bodies active over the summer break. Players of all levels are welcome. The camp includes intensive and  advanced tennis training, as well as academic learning activities provided by the St. Louis Public Library’s summer reading program.

Ryze Adventure Park in Maryland Heights MO

Activities: Zip lining, obstacle rope course, little ninja course for kids, mini golf, an adventure cafe and more. There is something for all ages. 

Kansas City (KC) Summer Activities

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Exhibit at Crown Center 

The exhibit will take place from now until Monday, September 2nd. Families will get to explore where Daniel and his friends help young children navigate their world, and parents guide their journey.  Play, sing, explore, and pretend in some favorite and familiar places from the Neighborhood

Lakeside Nature Center Swope Park

One of Missouri’s largest wildlife rehabilitation facilities. It is unique in that it combines its rehabilitation efforts with educational programming. 

Open: Tuesday-Sunday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Now until September 2nd

We also have a few fun CEAM activities of our own coming up that you are invited to attend...

The CEAM team advocates for families to choose the best educational path for their children. CEAM is dedicated to always keeping families informed with all information, from educational policies and community events to educational summer fun activities.

CEAM in the Kansas City area:

Saturday, June 15, 2024, Samoy will be at the Juneteenth Festival at the Gregg/Klice Community Center in downtown Kansas City. Our CEAM booth will be there with valuable information about advocating for school choice and some super cool giveaways for the kids.

Saturday, June 22, 2024, Kansas City area advocates and people interested in finding out more about CEAM are invited to join us for CEAM’s 2nd annual Appreciation Ice Cream Social at Summit Park in Lee’s Summit. Bring the family to cool down with some delicious ice cream, engage with other parent advocates, and enjoy meeting some of our awesome elected officials from the MO capital who will be joining us. It’s going to be a blast!

CEAM in the St. Louis area:

Sunday, June 28, 2024 – CEAM’s St. Louis Annual Appreciation and Ice Cream Social.  You are invited to join us at Oak Knoll Park in Clayton MO for this fun filled day! Enjoy delicious ice cream, meet elected officials from the Missouri State Capitol, connect with fellow parents, and engage in exciting activities. It’s a perfect opportunity to build community and have a great time together. 

Statewide Online/Virtual Events

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 – Facebook LIVE Parent Takeover. 7:00 p.m. Around the first Tuesday of every month you can find Lisa and Samoy on Facebook LIVE with valuable information about advocacy, K-12 education, family resources and ideas, and more. Just visit our CEAM Facebook page at 7:00 and watch for it to go LIVE.

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 | FIVE Things About Parent Advocacy with CEAM – 6:00 p.m. This online event is an easy way to learn the basics about CEAM, advocacy, and how parents are making a difference in K-12 education.

We will be around all summer so look for the CEAM Team. Invite us to your event and we’ll bring our informational table to connect with your community.