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Chess for FamiliesFamily/Special EventsNo matter your age, chess is good for your brain. You and your child can bond while learning chess from the National Champion En Passant Chess Club Staff. No chess experience is necessary for this class since the basic fundamentals will be taught to those that need them. Higher level concepts and ideas will be taught to those that already have some chess knowledge. Chess Tournament rules and tournament play is also included in this class but it is dependent on enrollment. Offered in partnership with Gabriel Boyd and En Passant Chess Club.Grades K-Up and parentMondaysSession 1: Starts September 9 | 6 sessions | Parkway West HSSession 1: Starts October 28 | 6 sessions | Parkway West HS6:30-7:30 p.m.$89 per person | Must register both parent and child individually.2019-20 School Year
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WiLD Family Fun: GPS Winter WonderlandWiLD Family Fun DaysGet ready for a stroll through a Winter Wonderland! Bring the whole family to the beautiful Babler State Park for a winter adventure you won't forget. Families will work together with a GPS unit to find locations around the Babler OEC facility. Instructions will be provided so no previous experience is necessary. One GPS unit will be available for each family in attendance. Grab a coat and your sense of adventure and join us for this one of a kind family event! All AgesSunday | January 12 | Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State ParkSession 1: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Session 2: 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.Note:If you choose to use a personal GPS device, you must be able to input Latitude and Longitude coordinates. BablerWiLD is not responsible for lost or damaged equipment.$8.00 per personWhen you are ordering this program, please select 1 adult as the attendee. You will be to prompted to choose your price according to the number of family members attending on a later screen. You do not need to check each family member attending.2019-20 School Year
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WiLD Family Fun: GPS Trick or TreatWiLD Family Fun DaysGet ready for some spooky family fun! Bring the whole family to Babler State Park for a trick or treat event unlike any other. Families will work together with a GPS unit to find trick or treat locations around the Babler OEC facility. Just like normal trick or treating there will be candy and prizes at each location, only now finding your way is half the fun! Instructions will be provided so no previous experience is necessary. One GPS unit will be available for each family in attendance. Grab a costume and your sense of adventure and join us for this one of a kind family event! All AgesSunday | October 13 | Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State ParkSession 1: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Session 2: 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.Note:If you choose to use a personal GPS device, you must be able to input Latitude and Longitude coordinates. BablerWiLD is not responsible for lost or damaged equipment.$8.00 per personWhen you are ordering this program, please select 1 adult as the attendee. You will be to prompted to choose your price according to the number of family members attending on a later screen. You do not need to check each family member attending.2019-20 School Year
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Ozark RocksTrek & TravelA Parent/Child Trip for Fourth and Fifth Grade FamiliesExplore unique features that make the Ozark Mountain region a national treasure while making memories with your child that will last a lifetime. Join us as we: Hike through Elephant Rocks State Park Participate in a program at Johnson Shut-Ins Investigate the St. Francis River at Millstream Gardens Enjoy a campfire with s’mores Enjoy an evening program at the Battle of Pilot Knob State Historical Site. We will spend Saturday night at the Shepherd Mountain Inn and SuitesTrip 1: September 14-15, 2019Trip 2: September 28-29, 2019$179 per personFee includes all overnight stay at a hotel with private parent/child room, supplies, equipment, activities, transportation by charter bus and meals. To register: You will need an account to register online. Log in or sign up for an account if you do not already have one. You will need to complete the enrollment process TWICE for this trip.1. Select 'Enroll Now' on the weekend you prefer below, choose the name of the adult who will be attending the program and complete the registration.2. Select 'Enroll Now' on the weekend you prefer below, choose the name of the child who will be attending the program and complete the registration.3. Pay for all enrollments and look for your confirmation email.Year-Round
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Learn to SnowboardSpecialtyWinter fun is just minutes away! Join us and learn how to ski and snowboard. Both programs includes lessons, open ski, lift ticket and equipment rental (helmet rental excluded). See out website for complete details.Session 1: Tuesdays | Starts January 7 | 4 sessions Session 2: Wednesdays | Starts January 8 | 4 sessions Session 3: Thursdays | Starts January 9 | 4 sessionsLessons take place first two weeks of programAges 12–Adult | 5–9:30 p.m. | $1992019-20 School Year
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Learn to SkiSpecialtyWinter fun is just minutes away! Join us and learn how to ski and snowboard. Both programs includes lessons, open ski, lift ticket and equipment rental (helmet rental excluded). See out website for complete details.Tuesdays | Starts January 7 | 4 sessions Wednesdays | Starts January 8 | 4 sessions Thursdays | Starts January 9 | 4 sessions Lessons take place the first two weeks of the program Hiddne VAlley Ski Area Ages 8–Adult | 5–9:30 p.m. | $1842019-20 School Year
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EnrichmentLearning continues beyond the bell with youth programs before/after school (E-Hour), evenings and during summer. Adults can stay active and engaged in a variety of programs offered at school locations and online. Families are invited to join us for special events throughout the year.Category
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Parent-Child FrenchLanguageCome enjoy our fun and full immersive French class tailored to ages and abilities. Learn the basics of the French language as well as the culture and customs. Taught by Community Ed instructors.Grades K-5 and ParentWednesdays | Starts September 10 | 6 sessions6:00-7:30 p.m. | Parkway Southwest Middle School$35 per person | Must register both parent and child individually.2019-20 School Year
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Parent-Child SpanishLanguageTry a new language in this all new class with your child! Come join us as we learn the basics of the Spanish language along with learning about the culture and customs. Taught by Community Ed instructors.Grades K-5 and ParentSession 1: Mondays, starts September 9 | 6 sessions | Parkway Central Middle SchoolSession 2: Tuesdays, starts October 29 | 6 sessions | Rockwood South Middle School6:00-7:30 p.m. $35 per person | Must register both parent and child individually.2019-20 School Year
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Daddy-Daughter Dance Enchanted EveningFamily/Special EventsOnce upon a time in a far away land there was a Daddy-Daughter Dance. An enchanted evening for you the special princess in your life! Bring your daughter for a magical night filled with dancing, crafts and fun! Any Father and Daughter (Grades K-5)*Friday, November 1 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Selvidge Middle SchoolAdvance (online): $10 per personAt the door: $25 per pair; $15 for each additional daughter*Dad can't make it? Any father figure is welcome (grandpa, uncle, etc.)2019-20 School Year
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Indoor Soccer Training Clinic OnlySoccerCan't get enough soccer? Seven evening training sessions are on Wednesday or Friday evenings with drills on individual ball skills, team-building execises, and building self-confidence one day a week, and then you have a chance to put your skills into action in five Sunday games. Sunday game schedule will be determined later on. Offered in partnership with St. Louis Scott Gallagher Soccer Club.Grades K-5Fall Session | Starts November 6 | 7 sessionsWednesdaysSession 1: 4:30-5:25 p.m.Session 2: 5:30-6:25 p.m. Vetta ManchesterFridays | Starts November 8 | 7 sessionsSession 1: 6:00-6:55 p.m. Session 2: 7:00-7:55 p.m. St. Louis Soccer ParkWinter Session | Starts January 15 | 7 sessionsWednesdaysSession 3: 4:30-5:25 p.m. Session 4: 5:30-6:15 p.m. Vetta ManchesterFridays | Starts January 17 | 7 sessionsSession 3: 6:00-6:55 p.m. Session 4: 7:00-7:55 p.m. St. Louis Soccer Park$1352019-20 School Year
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Full2021 Presidential Inauguration TripTrek & Travel2021 Presidential Inauguratoin TripAn opportunity to witness the presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. for Parkway and Rockwood students in Grades 9-12 in the 2020-21 school year.High School students from Parkway and Rockwood (60 from each district) will get this once in a lifetime experience to witness a presidential inauguration. You will witness the inauguratoin and parade as well as Washington, D.C. landmarks that may include: Arnlington National Cemetery, White House and Parade Route (Pennsylvania Avenue), Smithsonian, Capitol Buidling, Surpreme Court, and memorials including Lincoln, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam, Jefferson, Martin Luther King, FDR and the US Marine Corps War Memorial. Trip Dates: January 17-20, 2021 $879 | A $189 deposit is due at time of registration. When registering online your account will automatically be set up to make three installment payments on November 30, 2019 ($230), January 10, 2020 ($230), and February 14, 2020 ($230). Limited fee assistance may be available to those who qualify. Contact our office at info@prcommunityed.org or 636-891-6644 for more information. Learn more about the Trek and Travel programs. About Online Registration: In order to register online, you will need to create an account if you do not already have one. In addition, your child must be added to your account prior to registering him/her for the trip program. If you need assistance, please contact our operations team at 636-891-6644.Year-Round
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FullSTEM in the Smoky MountainsTrek & TravelSTEM in the Smoky MountainsSpring Break trip for Parkway School District 8th GradersNext year, for your spring break, travel to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park for an adventure-packed week of hands-on real world STEM experiences. The week will be filled with exploring the wilderness, searching for wildlife, learningabout the environment and developing leadership skills while applying Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Join Parkway teachers and administrators as we stay at the Great Smoky Mountain Institute at Tremont, an environmental education center inside the National Park. Trip Dates: March 15-20, 2020$779 | $179 deposit and 3 installments of $200 (November 30, 2019, January 10, 2020 and February 14, 2020)Limited fee assistance may be available to those who qualify. Contact our office at info@prcommunityed.org or 636-891-6644 for more information. Learn more about the STEM trip at our website.Informational Meeting: September 24, 2019 at Parkway Central Middle School, 6:30 p.m. Pre-Trip Meeting: February 18, 2020, Parkway Central Middle School, 6:30 p.m. About Online Registration: In order to register online, you will need to create an account if you do not already have one. In addition, your child must be added to your account prior to registering him/her for the trip program. If you need assistance, please contact our operations team at 636-891-6644.Year-Round
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FullGreat Lakes VoyageTrek & TravelAbout Great Lakes VoyageSummer trip for all students in grade 6-8 in 2020-21Travel to the North Shore of Lake Superior and get ready for canoeing, hiking, rock climbing, competitive orienteering and zipping through the trees on the challenge courses. Take a tour of Split Rock Light House and go flying downhill on an Alpine Coaster. Take a step back in history and discover how Voyageurs made a living in the North Woods. Get a peek at what you'll experience in this video. Trip Dates: July 19-25, 2020$745, you may choose to pay all up front or payments are due as follows: A $195 deposit is due at time of registration. When registering online your account will automatically be set up to make two installment payments on November 30, 2019 ($275) and January 10, 2020 ($275). Limited fee assistance may be available to those who qualify. Contact our office at info@prcommunityed.org or 636-891-6644 for more information. Learn more about the Great Lakes Voyage at our website. About Online Registration: In order to register online, you will need to create an account if you do not already have one. In addition, your child must be added to your account prior to registering him/her for the trip program. If you need assistance, please contact our operations team at 636-891-6644.Year-Round
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FullGreat Lakes VoyageTrek & TravelPLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE WAIT LIST - We will not charge your account with the fees unless we contact you about being on the trip. Occasionally we have some cancellations, and you want to make sure you are on the wait list in case this happens! About Great Lakes VoyageFor any student in grades 6-8 for 2019-20 school yearTravel to the North Shore of Lake Superior and get ready for canoeing, hiking, rock climbing, competitive orienteering and zipping through the trees on the challenge courses. Take a tour of Split Rock Light House and go flying downhill on an Alpine Coaster. Take a step back in history and discover how Voyageurs made a living in the North Woods. Get a peek at what you'll experience in this video. Trip Dates: July 21-27, 2019$725, you may choose to pay all up front or payments are due as follows: A $175 deposit is due at time of registration. When registering online your account will automatically be set up to make two installment payments on December 1, 2018 ($275) and January 12, 2019 ($275). Limited fee assistance may be available to those who qualify. Contact our office at info@prcommunityed.org or 636-891-6644 for more information. Learn more about the Great Lakes Voyage at our website. About Online Registration: In order to register online, you will need to create an account if you do not already have one. In addition, your child must be added to your account prior to registering him/her for the trip program. If you need assistance, please contact our operations team at 636-891-6644.Year-Round
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FullAtlantic Coastal QuestTrek & TravelAbout Atlantic Coastal QuestFor any student in grades 9-10 for 2019-20 school yearHead to the coast with us for your chance to dig into Marine Science! We will explore a maritime forest ecosystem, kayak, go orienteering, collect critters on a research cruise and enjoy a day at the beach! Check out highlights from the 2018 trip in this video. Kayaking Orinteering Collecting critters on a research cruise Enjoying a day at the beach And more! Grades 8-9 | Trip Dates: June 6-12, 2020$1099 | A $199 deposit is due at time of registration. When registering online your account will automatically be set up to make three installment payments on November 30, 2019 ($300), January 10, 2020 ($300), and February 14, 2020 ($300). Limited fee assistance may be available to those who qualify. Contact our office at info@prcommunityed.org or 636-891-6644 for more information. Learn more about the Trek and Travel programs. About Online Registration: In order to register online, you will need to create an account if you do not already have one. In addition, your child must be added to your account prior to registering him/her for the trip program. If you need assistance, please contact our operations team at 636-891-6644.Year-Round
