Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts proudly display their badges and patches as a way to share their achievements, interests and experiences. If St. Louis-area scouts need a little bit of help or to talk with an expert, there are plenty of local resources. These St. Louis organizations lend their expertise to make badge-earning a breeze.
Most parents of school-aged children are probably familiar with the acronym STEAM, which describes the science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics skills that are in demand in today's workforce. Fortunately St. Louis offers some out-of-this-world opportunities to get kids excited about developing their STEAM skills:
Few things stir a child's imagination like staring into a starry night sky. The warm, balmy nights of summer are a perfect excuse to bend those bedtime rules for some good, old-fashioned stargazing. Start your starry adventure with these resources and events: