Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed

Increase critical thinking skills, stimulate intellectual creativity and improve problem solving ability while having a great time playing the game of chess. All skill levels welcome. No prior chess knowledge is necessary. Offered in partnership with Gabriel Boyd and EnPassant Chess Club.

Learn about energy. Mix up a mixture. Learn how cell phones work. Discover the wonderful world of animals - above and below water! Feel the force of energy and the might of motion in exciting physics explorations. Shake up a mixture, and experiment with telecommunication! The amazing take home projects in every class will have you exploring more at home. Offered in partnership with Mad Science.

Bulldog Running Club The Bulldog Running Club is a fitness program to encourage a healthy lifestyle. Grades K-5 AM Class: Thursdays | Starts September 22 | 8:10-8:55 a.m. OR PM Class: Tuesdays | Starts September 20 | 4:00-4:45 p.m.

Improve your balance and confidence through this unique ballet-inspired class! As featured in the Ladue News and on St. Louis Public Radio, this balance class consists of gentle combinations of modified barre exercises and stretches performed to music and fused with the non-impact flow of ballet. Fear not, you don't need any dance experience or attire (or coordination!). This class is gentle and adaptive perfect for adults 65 and over. Each combination works key muscle groups focusing on posture, flexibility, coordination and strength, all helping to improve balance. Taught by a professional dancer to enjoy seeing the proper execution. Dress comfortably - no special attire or experience is needed. Session 1: Mondays, Starts January 23 | 6 sessions | Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed | 2:00-3:00 p.m. (no class February 20) Session 2: Mondays, Starts April 3 | 6 sessions | Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed | 2:00-3:00 p.m. Ages 18+ $95 Per Person | $47.50 Gold Card, $80.75 Silver Card Pay a little more and help others enjoy learning and fun with Community Ed! Each of our adult programs includes an option to ‘pay a little more'. All funds raised help to provide enriching and engaging experiences for youth, families, and adults in need of financial assistance. Gold Card members (Parkway and Rockwood district residents ages 60 and older) receive a 25% discount for this class. The discounted rate will automatically be applied at checkout. You must have a Gold Card issued in your name to receive the discounted rate. If you do not have a Gold Card and would like to request one, complete an online request form. For any questions, please call us at 636-891-6644. Silver Card members (residents outside of the Parkway and Rockwood districts ages 60 and older) receive a 15% discount for this class. The discounted rate will automatically be applied at checkout. You must have a Silver Card membership to receive the discounted rate (you will not receive a physical card). If you are not registered for a Silver Card and would like to register, complete this online request form. Note: the Silver card does not provide free/reduced admission to Parkway or Rockwood High School sponsored events.

Bally Hoo! Bally Hoo! Welcome to the big top! Have you ever wanted to run away with the circus? This is your chance! In Circus Skills Camp you'll learn to juggle a variety of things by yourself and with a partner. You'll learn acrobatic skills-- walking on stilts, balancing on the rolla bolla. You'll learn clown skills, funy skits and gags, plate spinning, flower sticks twirling, and much more! The camp culminates with the students performing a circus to their family and friends! Offered in partnership with Abra-kid-Abra.

Art that doesn't stop! This fast paced class will get the next great artist moving from project to project. Art projects are designed to be completed quickly and many times messy! Taught by Community Ed Instructors.

Chess improves cognitive functionalities, enhances academic skills, aids rapid thought processes, boosts logical and strategic thinking, and helps to build memory skills, creativity, focus, and discipline. In this program, you will learn the complete game of Chess at the beginner and intermediate levels. Grades K-12 | 6 sessions Session 1: Thursdays, starts January 26 | Parkway Central Middle School | 4:30-5:30 p.m. *Canceled Session 2: Tuesdays, starts January 24 | Parkway Central Middle School | 4:30-5:30 p.m.*Canceled Session 3: Thursdays, starts April 6 | LaSalle Middle School | 4:30-5:30 p.m. Session 4: Tuesdays, starts April 4 | Crestview Middle School | 4:30-5:30 p.m. (No class on May 2) $129

Learn to shoot a bow and arrow under the close supervision of skilled Community Ed staff. This class is designed for beginners with minimal experience and all equipment is provided. No outside equipment will be allowed. Instructor: Scott Moser Grades 4-8 Session 1: Mondays, starts April 3 | 3 Sessions | 4:30-5:30 p.m. Session 2: Mondays, starts April 24 | 3 Sessions | 4:30-5:30 p.m. Selvidge Middle School $39

THIS IS AN ONLINE CLASS Designed for beginners, we will have you speaking and reading Spanish in no time. You will practice the basic building blocks of the language and common idiomatic expressions. You will know enough vocabulary and grammar for simple conversations, and you will learn how to ask and answer questions. Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher, or no Spanish, you will complete the course with the skills to communicate in Spanish. Dates: February 6 - March 31 OR April 3 - May 26 $290 Online You will receive an invitation email from teacher@ugotclass.org on the Wednesday before classes begin. You must accept this invitation and create your student account in order to access the course. Pay a little more and help others enjoy learning and fun with Community Ed! Each of our adult programs includes an option to ‘pay a little more'. All funds raised help to provide enriching and engaging experiences for youth, families, and adults in need of financial assistance.

Beginner Zumba is a lower intensity Zumba class. Zumba is a latin-based dance fitness class focusing on range of motion, coordination and fun! Ages 18+ | Parkway Northeast Middle School Session 1: Mondays, starts January 23 | 6 sessions (no class February 20) Session 2: Mondays, starts April 3 | 6 sessions 6:00-7:00 p.m. $59 Per Person | $29.50 Gold Card, $50.15 Silver Card Pay a little more and help others enjoy learning and fun with Community Ed! Each of our adult programs includes an option to ‘pay a little more'. All funds raised help to provide enriching and engaging experiences for youth, families, and adults in need of financial assistance. Gold Card members (Parkway and Rockwood district residents ages 60 and older) receive a 50% discount for this class. The discounted rate will automatically be applied at checkout. You must have a Gold Card issued in your name to receive the discounted rate. If you do not have a Gold Card and would like to request one, complete an online request form. For any questions, please call us at 636-891-6644. Silver Card members (residents outside of the Parkway and Rockwood districts ages 60 and older) receive a 15% discount for this class. The discounted rate will automatically be applied at checkout. You must have a Silver Card membership to receive the discounted rate (you will not receive a physical card). If you are not registered for a Silver Card and would like to register, complete this online request form. Note: the Silver card does not provide free/reduced admission to Parkway or Rockwood High School sponsored events.

Learn how electric and energy works! With this hands on class, we will explore circuits to brainstorm, make, build, tinker and more! Offered in partnership with Easy Tech LLC.

Use the LEGO we provide along with some extra supplies like marbles, balloons, rubber bands, and more to make exciting projects that are guaranteed to do something cool. Projects will “sail”, “take-off”, “fly”, “catapult”, and “race”! In every class, we will build a functioning model while we learn the STEM skills behind how they work and practice problem solving skills, teamwork skills, and become better communicators. Taught by Community Ed Instructors.

Focus Fridays incorporates Children's Yoga, calming techniques, and crafts. Session 1: Grades K-2 | starts January 20 (4 sessions) Session 2: Grades 3-5 | starts February 24 (4 sessions) This is a free class for Blevins students.

Think it! Draw it! Make it! Learn, design and create amazing things. Take a journey to the farthest reaches of the imagination while learning the rainforest. Mars, and a futuristic city. Use the design thinking process to solve real-world problems in these different environments. Experiment with Crayola products and many art techniques like sculpting, collage and mixed media. Discover design careers like graphic design, fashion design, and board game design. Offered in partnership with Imagine Arts Academy of St. Louis.