Registration Underway 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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Belly Dancing for Beginners Class Begins May 11

A Belly Dancing for Beginners will begin on May 11.

The class helps improve body posture, body awareness, flexibility, strength and overall well-being.All skill levels are welcome and no prior experience is required.

Classes meet for six weeks on Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. New classes will begin May 11, June 29 and Aug. 10. Each class costs $60 for Rec-Plex Passholders and $65 for the general public. Rec-Plex GOLD PLUS members can sign up in advance for free.

Participants should wear comfortable workout clothes and dance slippers or socks. 

To register for this class, go to www.stpetersmo.net/Rec-Connect or register in person at the Rec-Plex, 5200 Mexico Road. For questions or more information, call 636-939-2386, ext. 1400.

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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.