West End Word | Page 5 July 4 - 17, 2014 the college school LEARNING THROUGH EXPLORATION AND REFLECTION COME VISIT TO LEARN MORE! OPEN HOUSE SAT. NOV. 8, 9 AM TO NOON Webster Groves 314-962-9355 EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PRE-8 est. 1963 www.thecollegeschool.org SOCIAL BALLROOM SALSA and RUMBA ARGENTINE TANGO THURSDAYS 7–8 p.m. JULY 10-28 $40 for 4 Weeks WEDNESDAYS 8–9 p.m. JULY 9-27 $40 for 4 Weeks BALLROOM DANCE ACADEMY OF ST. LOUIS The Mahler Ballroom 4915 Washington Blvd., St. Louis MO 63108 www.ballroomdancestl.org No Experience or Partner Needed 315 W. Pacific Webster Groves 314-968-9494 www.stlouisgymcentre.com Join us for Gymnastics! We offer classes ages 1 - adult! Your child can finish summer by attending any of our 1/2 day camps offered every Monday & Thursday now through July 31! We are offering one more full day, full week camp August 4-8. We offer... Birthday Parties & Field Trips Join us weekly for Adult Open Workout! New School Year Sessions... online information available Aug. 1!! BRENTWOOD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER since 1985 8 MONTHS - 5 YEARS Mon/Tues/Wed/urs 9:15 a.m.–2:15 p.m. 2400 S. Brentwood Blvd. • Brentwood • 314-962-0537 Come Grow With Us! NOW ENROLLING FAITH ACADEMY OF MONTESSORI WHERE YOUR CHILD CAN GROW Faith Academy provides a peaceful, nurturing Montessori environment, where children are respected as individuals and can learn at their own pace. Under the loving direction of our experienced educators, children develop a positive self image and a passion for learning that lasts a lifetime. Educating Children ages 2 1 /2 – 6 since 1982 44 N. GORE IN WEBSTER GROVES • 314-961-1411 faithacademyofmontessori.com www.facebook.com/WestEndWord Ballroom Dance Academy of St. Louis promotes partner or ballroom style dancing. BDASL programs are for the population at large, from youths to seniors. Visit www.ballroomdancestl.org for more information. Brentwood Congregational Church Early Childhood Cen- ter (314-962-0537) serves chil- dren 8 months to 5 years. Since 1985 BCCEEC has provided a positive attitude towards learning and a foundation for school suc- cess. The College School engages children, ages 3 to 8th grade, in joyful, meaningful and creative learning through an adventur- ous, theme-based, experiential curriculum. The diverse com- munity works as a partnership, cultivating excellence in academ- ics, character and collaboration, as the school prepares students for life-long learning, service and citizenship. The early childhood program embraces the Reggio philosophy. Study in core subjects is enhanced by in-depth Theme studies, Drama, Art, Spanish, Music, PE and Greenhouse Sci- ence. The school owns 28-acres of property just 30 minutes away for extended learning. Fall Open House: Saturday, November 8, 9 a.m. to noon. Personal tours wel- come. Check website for addition- al learning events. Faith Academy of Montessori (faithacademyofmontessori.com, 314-961-1411) is in a 100-year-old train station. The director and as- sistant director have guided this Montessori program since 1982, believing in children’s creative potential, drive to learn and right to be treated as individuals. Chil- dren thrive and learn, develop concentration, motivation, self- discipline, independence and a love for learning. St. Louis Gym Centre (314-968- 9494, www.stlouisgymcentre.com) offers gymnastic instructions for ages one to adult. Summer 5-day and half-day camps available. Birthday parties, field trips and adult open workout. Call 314-968-2699 to find out how you can be included in the next education section. EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT 2014