20 Best Summer Programs In St. Louis, MO (2022 Updated)

Everyone at Forest Park Dental School is wonderful to me. They are punctual with the start time of appointments. Since they are a school, they're always learning new techniques and using up to date technology and pass on their knowledge to me. They always encourage me to take care of my teeth and show me better ways to care for my teeth. I have such a great time going there. They take Mohealthnet Medicaid, so there's no charge. I get X-rays and cleanings. They always do their best from the managers, the teachers, the dentists, and the students. I highly recommend them. They are safe, clean, creative, and careful during the Coronavirus. Because of the Coronavirus they use tools that don't cause splash. They truly care. If you have a problem they can't help you with they refer you to Affinia Dental School. I'm grateful for their handicapped parking in front of the building.Jean Montgomery

If you want to be successful just go somewhere else. The professors do not teach in a way to retain the material, the test and the computer programs used for homework such as the MyOpenLab never matches to what the professors teach in class. Many students attend to gain science and math classes for their premed studies, if this is you, avoid at all means. The science department does not help students, and look for students to repeat course just to make more money. Not sure if it’s a cult within the department or what. And there is almost always no one on campus to help with tutoring. Please avoid! This review is not out of spike I’ve went through other programs at other universities and never had the experience I had here. Going a “cheaper” route is not always better.Raven

Unhelpful, negligent, or even downright racist staff. Ridiculous required classes that are frankly redundant to high school or useless. Refused to pay me the scholarships and wages they promised me for my work and qualifications for scholarships. Repeatedly have made it very clear they just want my money without providing any services of even considerable quality. I've tried to address this with the school and they have not even tried to communicate back with me for 9 out of my 10 attempts. I'd leave no stars, but that 1 in 10 is trying to help me right now, and even they have admitted to being blocked at every turn to get me what I worked and paid for.ThatGuy Zorv

This school is good but the instructor in the fundamentals class is no help I reach out to her at the beginning of the semester for help. she told me that she don’t get paid enough to be coming up with no 200 practice questions and told me to use my resources. They like to belittle you and say I got my degree aren’t you trying to get yours. I hope the dean see’s how horrible these first semester instructor are including the lab instructor nasty attitude and who teaches a class without power points and one instructor speed through lectures.megan youngblood

I've been attending this school for a year now and it's horrible. The technology used in class is way outdated. They need a total upgrade because they place looks rundown. The professors are nice people but horrible instructors. I guess that's why they're teaching at a community college. The students there are very ghetto and immature. And all of my classes' subject matter is way to easy for a 9th grader to comprehend. It's definitely not a college level school. That's why I'm transferring to SLU next semester.The Legend

Edit: So just bumped this review from a one star to a four star review. Holy cow they got their act together. In and out in thirty minutes, service with a smile, one guy had a bow tie. Bravo! One star review: Three hour wait after arriving on time for 4pm vaccine. This is unacceptable logistics. Thank God the weather is nice today…Rick Baue

This is for the billing department: I would suggest not setting up auto pay for a medical bill. If you can send payments in or pay in full but do not give them authorization to debit automatically. I set up a payment plan and needed to change the due date a month before the payment was set to debit from my card. The day finally came to debit and they decided to take 50.00 more than what I set the plan up for. I called and was able to get the 50 refunded but the lady informed me there was a note on my account by a supervisor stating because I changed the date the plan took double and I was informed when I changed the date by a pop up box thru MyChart. That doesn’t make any sense at all. Why would someone go thru with changing the date of something to get double debited. If that was the case I may as well have set the plan up for 100.00. Anywho, today I get a notification from my bank stating another 100.00 dollars debited. Again the plan was only set for 50.00. So what’s the excuse this month??? The math ain’t mathing!! -from a former patientDemetria Davis

Best doctors in town I had serious eye problems But the doctors At Washington University Do a great job I have diabetes And I didn't look after myself in a good way I went blind for about 6 months Like I said the doctor's at washu did a great job God-bless and keep up the good workMyron Melton

What else can one say about one of the top medical facility in the United States. The staff is top notch, medical services are available for those who choose to take advantage of these services. I can't give enough accolades to this fine institution.Barbara Lewis

terrible people place full of liars and conmen! i had gone a few years back got student aid and had a bunch of things come up and had to drop out so i dropped out within the time frame so i wouldnt have to worry about paying anything back. cool few years go by and out of no where they are claiming i owe them money now and i argued this no one cared to look into this at all and now they take my state taxes every year to pay it back and they refuse to give me my transcripts to attend another college.. absolutely do not waste your time with them its a money sink they dont care about the students they dont care about education they have zero professional pride. honestly goto a proper college get a proper degree because these people dont care about anything but a paycheck. they do absolutely no investigating at all with anything ive got lists of things that happened where a proper investigation should have been done and they didnt. DO NOT GO HERE THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT YOU!Kevin Marler

Having attended a number of 4 year universities, I am rather impressed with the quality of the instruction here … and at a fraction of the cost. As traditional private four year universities hunker down and concentrate on obtaining federal grants, and begging for scraps from alumni while generally ignoring the students, this school's mission is primarily educational. Sure the food isn't gourmet, and all the students aren't hand picked from private schools via house recruiters … but, in honesty, this school is more academically rigorous than many private universities, and without all the fluff that costs a pretty penny in tuition. In addition, unlike private universities, one can take classes here just for fun without breaking the bank; many such classes and certifications are offered for those wishing self-improvement and to learn without academics raining on their parade. I particularly recommend the Horticulture Program, it is both top notch and unique.Andrew Covey

I'm wrapping up my associates soon. Meramec is a pretty good college. Advisors are ok, very hit and miss but my advisor was great. Admissions people were not as great. Financial aid is good. Professors are 80% good and 20% bad. The bad ones are REALLY bad and drag down your experience here. Use "rate my professor" or talk to other students to find the good professors. I had a class with a professor that told us he hated his job and we could tell because that class was hell. I doubt many universities are any better because every place has at least a few bad professors. Do your research, advocate for yourself, sign up for good courses, and you will do great and save a ton of money.Katya R

The financial aid process is terrible and I have encountered many road blocks. It took me months just to sort out the paperwork with financial aid. My first semester IN CLASS was good. I enjoyed the class and the teachers were great. I tried to enroll in summer classes and found out I did not have financial aid. It would have been nice to know that this process must be done for each semester. I tried to get financial aid for the fall semester only to encounter another road block. The financial aid office states they need proof of citizenship. I have already provided documents stating I am a naturalized citizen and they have it on file. This is the same document they used to approve me for financial aid my first semester. Suddenly this documentation is not proof enough. Keep in mind I have not been contacted by the school stating this has been an issue. I had to call the school to figure out why I haven't been approved. They gave me the usual run around. Getting anything done at this school is like pulling teeth. If you can go somewhere else I would recommend to do that. Also the financial aid office has some bad attitudes… just want to update that my student loan payments are no longer deferred until after graduation. Im currently considered as unenrolled and my grace period has started which means i am required to make payments on my loans while also trying to re enroll back to this school. At this point i dont even want to go back to collegeStruggle

At the beginning of the year I received a pell grant that totaled my tuition for the entire year and then some. I was then advised that even though I had the money to pay for all of my classes and receive extra afterwards that they would not pay for two of my classes because they are not on my plan for my degree. I am going to a new school in the fall because scc is constantly changing requirements for their degrees and I have 3 classes that I have taken that do not count for anything. So I need those two classes to transfer but they keep emailing me to drop them before it “hinders my financial status”. They don’t pair you with an academic advisor and don’t really help you with choosing classes or advising you of anything beyond your first semester there. I also had a code that I needed for a book for my math class that totaled $60 dollars. I reached out to the financial aid department about this and they said that since the book was through a 3rd party that financial aid would not cover it. All in all this is not a helpful campus. They advertise that they’re a 2 year school but if I stay here it will take at least 3.5 to just get an associates degree. They don’t help with financial aid answers and don’t provide the necessary tools to have a healthy education. All in all I’d rather spend the extra 10 grand and go to a school that is helpful and understands students.Jillian Goetz

I have tried with my daughter to get her Aplus program figured out, and each time she or I go to the admissions desk/department, they seem to not really care and not anxious to help, almost as though they are bothered by her or I asking for help. I would recommend, if you have the option to go to another community college, to be sure to check if the administrative/admissions desk will be willing to help and read reviews about the college you are thinking about choosing. This was my first go around with a child entering college, but for my next 3 we will look for sure at other colleges and other options. If you can get past all the above, my daughter has not had any issues with the professors. So in summary, if you can get past admissions and administrators maybe a good choice. But just be aware you will be figuring things out on your own or plan to be very frustrated and put off due to their processes.The Hawk Seven

A clean, crisp, professional, state-of-the-art institution! The vibe is amazing as students are gathered in many study spaces either collaborating together or simply hanging out. And their rec center/ gym is top notch. How cool for competitive gym to be sunken in three floors? We were very impressed with Jordan Laird, one of the admissions personnel, who took over 2 hours with us going over all aspects of the college, the tremendous amenities, and discussed all the fun campus life opportunities. And then she took us on an extensive tour of all the facilities, professional buildings, and residential offerings. And can’t say enough about Starbucks and Chick-fil-a steps from class or dorm. This school is amazing!Brandt Callahan

I'm currently a student at STLCOP and I truly believe it is equipping me with the tools to succeed in this field. I plan on pursuing an additional degree after STLCOP and I am confident that the foundation this school has built for me will be very beneficial.Nick Potter

Beautiful Campus. They always to an awesome job on the up keep. It's a quiet place to sit and reflect. It's always quiet and peaceful. I love how it is nestled in the Central West End. I love how I can sit and reflect. Still beautifulLiz Twente

I graduated from Ranken several year ago and I can honestly say, this Technical college has to be one of the biggest mistakes I've ever made In furthering my education. I wouldn't wish my worst enemy to attend this college. You won't find gratification when attending school here, you'll take 24 credit hours a semester like I did earning an associates degree that won't help you on the outside. Just so you know, a full time student is 12 credit hours a semester. If you want to work in a trade, the trade will teach you everything you need to know free with a small commitment, or you'll pay back for the education you received if not completing their terms. So, save your money and go elsewhere. This trade school isn't worth attending. A Union will already give you the tools you need to become sucessful.Steve O

I heard so many great things about Ranken and wanted to go there, which I did. Unfortunately, things weren't going well/working out, so I only attended for a semester. I did the architecture program. I thought I would like Ranken and architecture, but I was wrong and was not happy with my major and the way things were going. It was a waste of my money, so I'm glad I made the right decision to leave after my first semester of my only year. If you go to Ranken, be careful to pick your major, and to especially make sure you don't waste your money. It goes to show that Ranken isn't for everyone.Henry Knarr

hello! I am Genti and I won the American lottery 2022, for a short time I became a resident in the city of Saint Louis and I am interested in attending your Electrician course. I want to know some information about your school. – what qualification criteria to be part of? – how much does the training cost? – how long does school last? – in what hours does the lesson take place? – while continuing school, am I allowed to work as an electrician? – can I get a scholarship, discount because I have little financial opportunity? Please reply me. Thank you in advance!G B

The staff at the registrars office needs a lot of work. They have made the process of requesting a transcript a disaster. As a "catholic" educational institute the school should understand the need of transcripts and do their best to accommodate students in there path of continuing education. The staff needs to work on both their customer service skills and conflict resolution practices. The behavior of the staff during phone conversations and email correspondence has been completely inappropriate. Our firm would separate from individuals with their antics as soon as possible. I have been requesting my transcript since July 28 and my new school has still not received it. It my understanding that my transcript was finally sent on August 8 but I have been given no proof of that. UMSL understood my concerns on the situation and offered to accept the transcript via email. I sent an email to SLU at 10:40 asking them to send my transcript to UMSL via email as soon as possible. After hearing no response, I sent two additional emails at 12:30 and 2:00 but still received no response or indication my emails had even been requested. I finally called the school at 2:30 and the assistant registrar argued with for several minutes about how I was insulting and didn't allow them time to respond. However, she was well aware of the situation and knew who I was before I even mentioned my name. Instead of arguing for several minutes with a disrespectful attitude the correct method for resolution would have been apologizing for my experience and trying to accommodate my needs. After I explained it is taking more time to argue then to fix the situation I was told it would be emailed that day. At 3:30 I received a completely inappropriate email in which I responded with my concerns on how the school handled the situation. In my opinion the school is more of hassle than it is worth. You should always put the education of your students or former students first instead of treating someone with utter disrespect. I have asked to sit down with whoever oversees the registrars office. I have several suggestions on how the staff can improve and work with students in a respectful and helpful matter.Chelsea Langeneckert

It's a private university, so it costs more than others in the area, but if you have financial need or have great grades, you can get a LOT of help. The school itself feels very separate from the surrounding area. It's almost as if going into another city when you step off campus. The professors are wonderful, the reputation is good, and honestly the grounds are beautiful. I don't regret my time here and would happily attend again.Chelsea

I recently finished my first year at SLU and I could not be happier with my decision to go here. I am in the nursing program and lived in a learning community last year. I met so many amazing people and I loved my professors. I had so many great opportunity a this year alone and I will also be attending The schools campus in Madrid Spain in the full.Grace Miklosovic

Excellent Academic Environment! I see my son growing into a man of others!! This awesome environment is challenging and non compromising- which he needs to experience in a safe environment as he grows into adulthood. Words cannot express my deepest gratitude for teaching and insisting he become a man that cares for others!!! Thx you SLUH for a life changing experience!!!!Mary Crockett-Smith

Hard work, challenges the student, teaches good study habits, wonderful teachers and classmates, extensive courses in the Humanities, STEM, Computer Science including Artificial Intelligence, a Robotics Club, encourages students to work and learn to the best of their God-given abilities, great Jesuit education and experience,14tomac

St.louis is so lucky to have such a prestigious school in the heart of our city. Its so pretty and the campus is is pretty quiet at the moment due to covid but when everyone is on campus everyone you pass smiles and if you ever need help find a building everyone is willing to help point out the direction you need to go. I've worked here for 2 years and it is the best place I've ever worked. Looking forward to the next 20 years with this company. Such a great place to be.Tyler Uebel (Oshiznit)

Beautiful campus with all the traditional styled buildings. I really like the new Bauer hall which features a huge glass roof. I went to Sam Fox school to learn more about their Architecture programs. The staff and faculty there are super friendly and answered all my questions with passion.Yuchen Guo

I'm currently a graduate student here at WashU. It's a good school and top ranked According to US news ranking. What I liked about WashU is the campus which is neither too big nor too small. I almost forget to add: wifi connection speed is very bad.Aung Myo Htut

I purchased tickets on the website which provided 4 tickets for a private tour. While it was pricey, it was well worth it. My daughter loves wolves and found the experience to be one of a kind and it even sparked a passion for volunteering one day when she is older. Our tour guide Sage was very knowledgeable about each animal and where the came from along with the facility and its history. I would recommend going here for the experience of it and checking into the summer camp options for your children. Visited on
Weekday

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YesHeather Songy

Wow wow wow. I LOVED this place. 100F heat and an hour long easy hike to see very cool wolves. Our tour guide was awesome. Funny story…in the gift shop I bought a "souvenir". Dream Catcher earrings. When I got back to the vehicle I saw the tag on the back "Made in Canada" Lol…I'm from Canada 😆😂😅 Visited on
Weekend

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$16–20Cynthia

We had an amazing time at the Foxy Fun Encounter! The guides were all passionate and knowledgeable, they made us feel very comfortable. Seeing the foxes up close was such a unique experience, they were shy at first but warmed right up to us once they realized we had food for them! We definitely plan on going back to see the rest of the facility someday!Sarah Kreis

New City School has been and continues to be a remarkable experience for our whole family. Our kids will not only be more prepared for the increasingly rigorous academic challenges they will face in secondary school, they are learning to be good people who understand how to navigate the complexities of today's world with curiosity, respect for diversity, ability to express themselves in a thoughtful way, and a lifelong joy of learning.Tasmyn Scarl

We came from out of town and seeing all the good reviews we decided to make this a place to stop. It did not disappoint. So many beautiful and unique plants, flowers and trees to see! Kids from 3-13 enjoyed their time at the kids garden too. We had lunch at the cafe and it was soo good!! Loved the view sitting outside to eat. We spent several hours and still didn't get to everything. You could spend an entire day there for sure. A place of serenity.Angie Steen

What a magical place! We had a lovely time. 3 hours wasn't enough, I could have stayed all day. Bonus that our food from the cafe was also delicious and had the nicest staff ever. Huge thanks to the staffer who told me about how the wooden table was made from a tree that had to be removed from the garden, that was cool to know! One of the best botannical gardens I have been to in the country!Valerie Welch

A really nice family friendly garden. Current under renovations to welcome center area, looks like a big project that will be amazing when completed. We came on Juneteenth for a free day at the gardens. They often have gardening workshops and the kids area of the gardens is amazing! Tons of fun things to play on, a slash pad, and more! Would come back just for the kids area!Quincy Blackwell

Now the school was a lot different when I was there, but it was great. Fights every day, finger painting, and at least 1/4 of all the dry wall was missing. Its sad to see how uphill the school has gone since I went back to visit some of my old teachers. The kids were so well behaved, there was dry wall every were and to top it off the new kids have been so good they get a wheel chair ramp and green houses in the courtyard . Now all they would have had to done is given my class the option to be good and the school would be a nicer looking place then maybe we would have considered it. But it was the best school I had ever been to. They never kicked me out or gave up on me. They all ways gave me all the help I needed in my classes. Most of all even when I had my illnesses they made it work so that I would still be able to graduate. Logos is the best school you could ever go to.Ignatius Gentilco

I attended logosfor the first semester of senior year was not a very social person I had issues with my self at the time I graduated may 2015 from my home district but logos was not helpful to help me with gos or social skills they sent me to a restricted school environment because my depression had consumed most my body they refused to work with me listen to me or even acknowledge I was there I suggest Edgewood they were better and more helpful they listen and encourage while providing saftey to students when arguments were heated. Logos did none of thatAimee Hood

The best High School in St Louis! not only did they make school fun they helped me graduate. They have so many resources to help teens and caring staff that 5 stars isn't enough. Thank you Logos for straightening me out and putting me on to a positive successful path. No other alt school can compete.Alicia “Billy's wife” McHale-Robinson

This place is very interesting to say the least. There are so many cool things to see, explore, play on. The parking lot is a bit tight, but I was thankful that they had ample parking. I was disappointed with the staff though. Everyone seemed like they literally didn't care or they were too high to function. It was strange for sure. Also, it was unbelievably hot inside the building. Immediately started sweating while waiting in line for tickets. We asked a few different staff members about why it was so hot and if the air was on or not. Each one of them responded with "the owners are cheap and don't want to turn on the air". So many people looked overheated and miserable inside the museum. They also don't have enough water stations or bathrooms for a building this size. Adults 21+, definitely get the wine slushies! They'll make your experience better.Brandi Bedinger

This place is amazing! It's impossible to cover the entire thing in one day. There is so much to do and see and explore. Every hole or turn leads to secret rooms, tunnels, or slides. The kids had an absolute blast! I really enjoyed the rooftop and the outside area. It was so incredibly hot inside due to the age of the building and the sheer volume of body heat. But there are cool spots to be found. All the slides were amazing. If you can fit, adults can crawl and run through everything too. You know it's good when the kids are so exhausted they ask to leave when there's still more to be seen. We'll be back for sure – but I think we'll plan for two days and come back in the Spring or Fall. Summer is just too hot!Melissa Green

Such a cool place and nothing like we expected! On one hand, it's a museum about cities, with lots of cool recovered architectural details from city buildings. But mostly it's a huge, weird and wild playground for kids (and their adventurous adults). Reminds me a lot of House on the Rock in Wisconsin, but with more places to climb… Definitely worth it to get the rooftop pass (costs a little extra) because the main floors do not have air conditioning and get really muggy. The rooftop had really nice breezes (and fun stuff for the kids to do).when we were there, probably our favorite part of the museum. We paid for the pinball but I would recommend it…Matt Huffman

While you do have to pay to park and for some of the activities, the zoo itself has free admission. We were able to buy the pass for the activities like the train, sting rays, carousel at a discount since we are members of our local zoo. We absolutely loved the penguin area, it was a great way to cool off in the hot summer. The Sea lion show as incredible as well. Get there early if you want a good seat, it was full even during the middle of the week. My kids loved Sting Rays, so we went to that area first. You do need to pay extra to touch them and feed them. Understandably, they make you wash your arm up to your elbow before entering. I only mention that fact since I forgot to bring in our sunscreen to the zoo and this washes off. There was so much to see, were were there for over 5 hours and still did not see everything. Of course, we did go back to the penguins two times since we loved it so much. We felt that the prices at the snack shops were reasonable. We really loved our time at this zoo, and learned a lot. Visited on
Weekday

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No

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FreeLisa Battista

It always amazes me that such a phenomenally good zoo is free to the public! The newer areas are designed with a lot of thought, and perfectly maintained. My favorite place for a picnic is the historic area, with the picnic tables right in the middle of the beautifully landscaped shady valley, lined on both sides by the old zoo buildings. Staff is helpful and knowledgeable, with interesting exhibits. It's a VERY large, sprawling place. Don't be surprised if you can't see it all in just one visit! Visited on
Weekday

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No

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FreeCathrine Knight

It's amazing that you get such a positive experience in a zoo that doesn't charge an entry fee. Great exhibits, great variety of animals and well maintained! Did not spot any animals that showed signs of sickness or malnourishment. Parking was a little bit of a nightmare so I highly recommend getting there early. Also the place is massive, definitely not something you'd try and complete in an hour or so unless you're speed walking through the entire facility. Visited on
Weekend

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No

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FreeRussell Lee

Hands down the place to be on Saturday mornings…where what has be the regions largest Farmer's Markets held just about every week of the year! It's THE place to get best local products made by artisan and vendors and The finest produce gown and sold by real family farms! Not to mention how awesome the park itself is! With so many historically significant pavilions and buildings, and being right next to the botanical garden (originally part of Henry Shaw's property) there are a wide diversity of ornamental and native trees/shrubs, as well as wide open spaces to enjoy a little bit of nature near the heart of St. Louis.Josh Plack

Warning don't hammock!!! there is a park ordinance here against hammocking. This is the only negative about this park. It's due to use volume at the park and for the trees health, still setting up a hammock is my favorite park activity, too bad. They politely enforce it so just come to walk or picnic on a blanket. This is a very beautifully laid out park the red buds and other blooming trees are nice to see here in spring. They also have a good amount of cedar trees which isn't common to other parks. Missed it but they have a sizable farmers market here.Elias Twitchell

Just such a fantastic park! I am lucky enough to live right across the street and do morning walks where are you encounter lots of friendly joggers on the weekends they have the farmers market which is absolutely amazing. Live music WONDERFUL playgrounds that are well maintained AND a splash pad for summer!Robert Karleskint

At the front of the park is the art gallery where very exquisite art was on display! There were a lot of beautiful art filled with knowledgeable books that were sold at a cost of $5 which are fun table pieces to have for friends! The party leads down into fun filled trails, beautiful art throughout the park, and knowledgeable plaques posted to learn more about the artist and the reason behind the style of art displayed! Beautiful scenery mixed with incredibly large sized art all throughout the park makes for an otter world experience filled with the collision of raw nature and intellectual art! Have fun and soak up the beautiful weather right now! Playground: The whole park is a playground. Restrooms: Easily accessible at the front of the park in the art gallery. Dog-friendliness: Dogs are more than welcomed when kempt on their leashes. Picnic area: There are several picnic tables located throughout the park.Knibblet Snacks

Not only is Laumeier full of interesting works of modern art, it's also full of dog friendly hiking trails. The loops of the trails exit back to the large, grassy central area of the park — making it possible to browse/hike for hours… Or just take a shorter walk. (Don't worry about getting lost. The exits are well marked. Just keep walking and you'll soon find one.) They also have exhibits indoors, tours, classes and camps.Cathrine Knight

What a lovely park! Such a nice area to spend time outdoors and walk – and the sculptures make it so much more interesting. Great place for a picnic too. Some of the sculptures are pretty neat. And free admission. We only stayed an hour but you could easily stay for several hours if you want to get your steps in.Rosemary Watson

Another great, free gem for our city. So many exhibits and areas to explore. Throughout the many floors, you can learn about all things science! There are Hands-On activities and artifacts as well as demonstrations and shows. It's a great place to spend the day with kids of all ages. There are other activities for additional cost such as toddler areas, educational movies and interactive exhibits. The video game exhibit on the bottom floor was a little lacking since there were many things that were out of service. The kids always love exploring the dinosaur area and seeing some fossils and geological finds from our area is always cool. We usually park over at the planetarium and walk across the bridge to view the cars driving below but the parking lot has been closed for some time. Unfortunately, the only other parking besides street parking which is 3 hours, is the science Center lot which costs $12. If you purchase a movie ticket you only pay $6 for parking. They offer military discount for service members on several paid offerings. There are concessions and drinking fountains throughout. We really enjoyed the vault area which can be found on the planetarium side of the bridge. Definitely check it out if you're in the St Louis area. We are grateful for this great addition to the city! Visited on
Weekend

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No

Price for adult entry
FreeAmanda

I remember going here when I was a kid and a teenager and loving it. So we decided to take our kid as a back to school/end of summer vacation. It was amazing. She's 8 and loves Science. Her favorite parts were the Game section and the Electricity section but we spent a really long time in the Grow agriculture section as well she was not aware how many things you could make out of corn. I've honestly never seen her so engaged for so long. There was so much to do that even if something was out of commission it was "oh well! On to the next thing!" Visited on
Weekday

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No

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FreeCassidy Srock

Very interactive place. 3 sizable floors; an outdoor section; a long bridge over the highway to the planetarium; and a couple of dinosaur statues. Many, many hands-on exhibits for the kids such as a section on solving clues for a mystery, playing chess, playing an old-style Mario Bros. game on a big screen, digging for dinosaurs, building an arch like the St. Louis Gateway Arch and so many others. The exhibits must rotate, as reading some of the older reviews – some of that stuff isn't there now. We did see a movie in the big theater; and it was very immersive. We spent 5 hours there – and didn't even have small children.Dave Cameron

MICDS is not a perfect school; however, I don't believe any perfect schools exist. I think it is a very bad over exaggeration to say all the kids get bullied. My child has been there for 5 years and has never gotten bullied. I can count at least 5 more students who have never gotten bullied, which means all the kids there aren't getting bullied. Bulling does exist in most schools in some fashion and if it is not reported nothing can be done. You should never stop moving up the ladder of administration until you get results, no matter where you go. My son isn't the smartest, coolest, or sportiest but he is very comfortable with who he is and the school has supported that from our experience. The teachers and administrators that I have directly dealt with during our time there are ALL amazing! There is nothing basic about anything taught at MICDS. Do they have some bad apples on faculty, maybe; however, I have never met them. And I'm not saying they do not exist, but does that mean the entire school is horrible, no. It means there is work to be done! And I believe the head of school is more then willing to clean house if something is brought to her attention. You can't just fire someone because a parent is upset, but if a parent reports a teacher and a trend is identified, then that is grounds from removal. The head of school is a gracious woman who LOVES her kids (all who attend)! She has a very tricky role to play, she can't do it alone and she can't change the attitudes of everyone! However, she is trying to be the best human being she can be and is expecting the same from all who are in the MICDS community! I don't believe in throwing stones, unless you can claim perfection in your life. No place is perfect and all kids deserve a great, fun, and safe place to learn. Does the school need to increase it's diversity in the student body and faculty, yes. Is the school moving toward improvement in that area, yes. Nothing happens overnight, so I think it is very irresponsible to condemn the school for an issue the school is trying to address. It is a very prestigious school and full of wealth with that comes some "uncomfortable" conversations, different perceptions, different values and morals. When you have a bowl full of different oils they don't always mix well, so it takes strategic efforts from everyone to make things blend smoothly. And MICDS is no different.Stacey B.

By far the best college prep school in St. Louis. You get what you pay for. It is expensive, but you won't find a better education anywhere. They do offer scholarships! Their students are well rounded and are taught/coached on how to navigate and thrive in today's global community. Their science education program is stellar! They are working hard to make it a more diverse school and have come a long way over the years. I would highly recommend that you call for a tour…I promise you'll be impressed!Shell Oakley

This School does not offer a level playing field both in athletics & academics! They claim to be diverse but they are very far from that. The head of schools is main concern is raising money & not the studentsBill Miller