St. Peters Art Experience Camps Begin June 4

St. Peters Art Experience Camps at the  will kick off with a drawing and painting from June 4 to  June 8. Kids ages 2 and up will learn to create Expressionism & Impressionism.

Impressionist drawing and painting subjects will be ordinary objects painted with active brush strokes, emphasizing depiction of light, movement and a unique point of view. In contrast, expressionist focus is placed on the individual’s emotional view of the people and world around them. Works of expressionism are painted to evoke emotion as opposed to reflecting reality.

Art Experience Camp fees and times are as follows:

• Toddler Camp (Ages 2 to 3) 9:30 a.m. to  10 a.m. The cost is $22 for St. Peters residents, $27 for non-residents. 

• Half Day Camp (Ages 6- to 9) 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The cost is $65 for St. Peters residents, $75 for non-residents. 

• Full Day Camp (Ages 6 to 9, 10 and up) 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $110 for St. Peters residents, $120 for non-residents. 

St. Peters Art Experience Camps also include a partial day of activities at the Rec-Plex or playtime in City Centre Park as well as Plein Air (outdoor) painting opportunities. Register for Art Experience in person at the Rec-Plex, 5200 Mexico Road.

Pre-registration is required. Note: You must present a current Resident Privilege Card in order to receive resident rates.

To learn more, go online to www.stpetersmo.net and choose Summer Camps from the “Things To Do” pull-down menu. Or, call 636-397-6903, ext. 1624.

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Registration Continues for Rec-Plex Summer Activities Camps

The  Summer Activities Camps are beginning May 21.

The Activities Camps at the Rec-Plex provide a safe opportunity for kids ages 6 to 12 to spend time the during the summer. Under qualified supervision of personnel, kids will get to make friends, play games, go on field trips and enjoy swimming, diving, ice skating and more at the Rec-Plex.

Rec-Plex Activities Camps run for 12 weeks until Aug. 10. Each session lasts one week. Camps will meet from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Rise and Shine and Sunsetters Camps are available before and after normal camp hours.

The Rec-Plex also offers sports camps beginning with soccer and Rink Rats hockey on June 4. Basketball, figure skating, volleyball, baseball and flag football are other sports camps offered.

The first week of Activities Camps, from May 21 to May 25, will conclude with a Friday luau celebration. Week No. 2, from May 29 to June 1, will include a field trip to Cave Springs Lanes for bowling. There will be no camp on Memorial Day, May 28.

Registration for St. Peters Summer Camps is taking place in person only at the Rec-Plex. Advanced registration is required. Registration will end the Tuesday before camp begins.

To learn more, go online to www.stpetersmo.net and choose Summer Camps from the “Things To Do” pull-down menu. Or, call 636-939-2386, ext. 1400, for Rec-Plex Camp information, or 636-397-6903, ext. 1624 for Art Experience Camps.

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Call for Entries “Beyond the Brush” Art Show and Competition

 is looking “Beyond the Brush” from June 8 to Aug. 13.  The art show and competition encourages artists to look past the classic paint brush and onto other tools such as palette knives, fingers, etc. to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind works. Paintbrushes are allowed, however, other tools must also be incorporated into the piece.

The show is open to both youth and adult, amateur and professional artists. Prizes will be awarded in the categories of Painting/Drawing and Mixed Media/Sculpture.  Photography will not be accepted.

The cost to enter as an Arts Centre member is $15 for up for to four pieces. Non-members may submit up to three pieces for $20. The youth entry fee is $5 per piece.

Artwork will be received on Tuesday, June 5, from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The opening reception will take place on Friday, June 8, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

For more information on this show, call 636-397-6903.