Finally... A Place Made Just for Middle Schoolers.

Join the waitlist by neighborhood, and you’ll be first in line. The first pop-ups launch in the St. Louis area once enough families in one zip code are interested. Waitlist families get first pick of dates and founding-family perks.

The MiddleLoop is strictly for ages 10 to 15. No younger siblings, and no older teens either. That age-specific focus is what makes the activities feel just right for your middle schooler.

Pricing is announced with each event when tickets open. Waitlist families always see it first, and founding families get a discount on their first event.

We’re screen-light, not screen-free. Gaming and VR are part of the fun, but personal phones stay tucked away so your child can stay in the moment. Amazing how much better that works, right?

Absolutely. Our staff help newcomers join in through activities, not awkward icebreakers. With structured stations and plenty to do, shy kids can ease in without feeling put on the spot.

Tell us at registration. Every event's snack list is published in advance, and we'll work with you directly on anything your kid needs.

The MiddleLoop was founded in St. Louis by a mom who watched her own kid navigate the middle school years and couldn't find anything built for this age group.

Just add your family to the waitlist and choose your zip code. We use that to see where interest is strongest, then we open events where the demand is. Easy enough, right?

Our events are pop-ups, so the exact location changes. We start in the St. Louis area and share the venue details when tickets open. Waitlist families hear first.

Think a mix of gaming, VR, creative projects, and hands-on stations. We keep it lively, structured, and built for middle schoolers who want something fun to do, not just something to stand around for.

Yes. We also have books and activity kits made for the in-between years. They are designed to give kids something useful, fun, and very middle-school-approved at home too.

Keep it simple. A water bottle is a good idea, and any needed medications or accommodations should be noted at registration. We’ll share any event-specific details ahead of time so you’re not guessing on the day-of.

Yes, snacks are part of the plan, and we publish the snack list in advance. If your child has allergies or food needs, tell us at registration so we can work with you directly.

You can drop your child off. Each event includes check-in and check-out for every child, trained staff at every station, and a real person you can reach by phone while the event is running. You get a few hours. They get the fun.

Every event has check-in and check-out for each child, trained staff at every station, and a real person you can reach while your child is in the room. In short: plenty of supervision, not a free-for-all.