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Winter Middle School ArcheryYouth Outdoor EducationToo much screen time this year? Get outside, make friends, and learn a new sport at Babler Outdoor Education Center. This is a one time archery class good for Middle Schoolers of all abilities. We will focus on notching and aiming arrows and finish up with a bullseye competition! No outside equipment is allowed. Session Grades Days Location Time Price 1 Grades 6-8 Tuesday, December 8 Babler OEC 4:00-5:30 p.m. $15 2 Grades 6-8 Thursday, December 17 Babler OEC 4:00-5:30 p.m. $15 3 Grades 6-8 Monday, January 19 Babler OEC 4:00-5:30 p.m. $15 4 Grades 6-8 Monday, February 15 Babler OEC 4:00-5:30 p.m. $15 Located in Babler State Park in Wildwood, MO2020-21 Winter Catalog
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Valentine's Day Hike & DinnerAdult Outdoor EducationCelebrate Valentine's Day with a hike and romantic dinner! Let us treat you and your sweetheart to delicious food followed by a hike through romantically lit trails. Taught by Community Ed Staff. Ages 18+ Session Day Date # Classes Location Time 1 Thursday February 13 1 Babler OEC 6:00-8:30 p.m. $50 Located in Babler State Park in Wildwood, MO2020-21 Winter Catalog
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Galentine's Day HikeAdult Outdoor EducationIt's time to grab your hiking shoes and best friends to celebrate Galentine's Day. Babler OEC staff will lead you and your gals on a hike and then treat you to a catered brunch! Ages 18+ Day Date # Classes Location Time Saturday February 13 1 Babler OEC 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. $25 per person Located in Babler State Park in Wildwood, MO2020-21 Winter Catalog
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Starting SoonWinter Intermediate ArcheryYouth Outdoor EducationThis class is designed for archers who have taken a beginner class with us or feel comfortable notching and aiming their arrows. No outside equipment is allowed Session Grades Days Location Time Price 1 Grades 3-5 Wednesday, December 9 Babler OEC 4:00-5:30 p.m. $15 2 Grades 3-5 Monday, January 25 Babler OEC 4:00-5:30 p.m. $15 3 Grades 3-5 Monday, February 22 Babler OEC 5:00-6:30 p.m. $15 Located in Babler State Park in Wildwood, MO2020-21 Winter Catalog
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WaitlistStarry Nights: Family AstronomyFamily Outdoor Programs & EventsWith so many twinkly, sparkling things in the sky, how do you know what you are looking at? Bring your family and learn how to read the night sky. We will explore constellations, stars and more! Bundle up and enjoy learning something new and having fun! Taught by Community Ed Instructors. All ages Session Day Date # Classes Location Time 1 Thursday December 10 1 Babler OEC 7:00-8:30 p.m. 2 Thursday February 11 1 Babler OEC 7:00-8:30 p.m. $15 per person Located in Babler State Park in Wildwood, MO2020-21 Winter Catalog
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Mighty Mites BasketballBasketballYoung and beginning players will have a ball while learning fundamental skills and rules. They’ll also show off those skills in engaging game-like situations while having FUN! Offered in partnership with OSSA Sports Academy. LOCATION: Choose from Wildwood Middle School, Parkway Northeast Middle School or Wren Hollow Elementary Grade Level Day Starts # Classes Time Grade K Beginner Saturdays April 10 6 9:00-9:55 a.m. Grade 1-2 Beginner Saturdays April 10 6 10:00-10:55 a.m. Grade 1-2 Beginner Saturdays April 10 6 11:00-11:55 a.m. Grade 1-2 Intermediate* Saturdays April 10 6 12:00-12:55 p.m. $99 *Intermediate must have previously attended Beginner session or have prior experience2021 Spring Catalog
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Unconventional CookingYouth Outdoor EducationWe’re taking conventional kitchen cooking outside -- and over the campfire! During this 6-week class, we will create delicious snacks ranging from the savory to the sweet, using unconventional tools and methods. From homemade pizza cooked in a foil covered box oven to a decadent dessert baked in a cast-iron Dutch oven covered charcoal coals to campfire foil-packs, this is an opportunity to learn new skills and get a taste of outdoor cooking! Participants will prepare a full meal utilizing 3 different cooking methods during their last class. Grades 6-8 Session Day Starts # Classes Location Time Price 1 Sunday January 17 6 Babler OEC 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $59 2 Sunday March 7 6 Babler OEC 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $59 Located in Babler State Park in Wildwood, MO2020-21 Winter Catalog
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Family Fun: GPS Egg HuntFamily Outdoor Programs & EventsBring the family out, grab a GPS and go on an egg hunt you will never forget! Gather eggs from the whole park and trade them in for prizes. All instructions provided. Note: If you choose to use a personal GPS device, you must be able to input Latitude and Longitude coordinates. Babler OEC is not responsible for lost or damaged equipment. Session Ages Date # Classes Location Time Price 1 All Ages Sunday, March 21 1 Babler OEC 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $9 per person 2 All Ages Sunday, March 21 1 Babler OEC 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. $9 per person When 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. Babler Outdoor Education Center is located in Babler State Park in Wildwood, MO2021 Spring Catalog
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Girl Scout Badge Blitz - Participants RegistrationBablerWiLD Scout AdventuresThis page is for scouts whose troop leader/representative has a confirmed reservation for the Badge Blitz program. If your troop does not have a confirmed reservation, do not proceed with registration. Participant Registration Select the section below with your troop leader/representative's name. Please make sure to register only with your troop leader/representative. Separate registration must be made for adults and scouts. Your troop leader/representative will be provided a roster with the names of all participants that register under their name. Registration Fees Scouts = $35 Adults = $15 Fees include all program supplies and staff. Physical Girl Scout badges are not provided. Questions Call or text 636-891-6644, live chat at www.prcommunityed.org or email info@prcommunityed.org.2020 Fall Catalog
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Mad Science: Fun PhysicsYouth Art & EnrichmentHave fun with physics and Mad Science! Fly through flight and discover the four forces that affect flight. Make and test plane designs to see these forces in action. Act like junior architects and engineers! Test out shapes for strength and build a bridge. Make liquids turn into solids and watch objects disappear as you uncover the science of magic. Investigate conductors, insulators, and other elements in the world of circuit electricity. Offered in partnership with Mad Science. Days Starts # Classes Location Time Saturdays March 6* 6 LaSalle Springs MS 12:00-1:00 p.m. Grade K-5 *No class March 27 $1092021 Spring Catalog
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Witches and Wizards Movie NightFamily Special EventsGrab your clocks, brooms, and Hogwarts gear! Enjoy Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone movie night under the stars at Babler Outdoor Education Center Saturday, April 10, Babler State Park OEC opens at 6 p.m. Movie starts at 7 p.m. $10 per person | $5.00 Gold Card, $8.50 Golden Key Card 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.2021 Spring Catalog
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PopularWomen's Intermediate ArcheryAdult Outdoor EducationContinue to build your archery skills and expand your experience with this next level class! Designed for people who have attended our beginner classes or with some basic archery experience. Archery equipment will be provided or you are welcome to bring your own and try it on our range. Masks are required when closer than 6 feet apart. Days Start Date # Classes Location Time Fridays April 23 6 Babler OEC 9:00-10:00 a.m. Ages 18+ $69 | $34.50 Gold Card | $58.65 Silver Card Masks are required. 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.2021 Spring Catalog
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Family Fun: GPS Kindness Rocks!Family Outdoor Programs & EventsDo you want to be part of the #kindnessrocks project? Bring the whole family to Babler State Park for a geocaching adventure that will help you pass on some love and kindness to those around you. Families will work together with a GPS unit to find #kindnessrocks located around the Babler OEC facility. After a morning spent with your family, take home some supplies to help spread the message of kindness in your neighborhood! Instructions will be provided so no previous experience is necessary. One GPS unit will be available for each family in attendance. Masks are required for 9 and over. Note: If you choose to use a personal GPS device, you must be able to input Latitude and Longitude coordinates. Babler OEC is not responsible for lost or damaged equipment. Session Ages Date # Classes Location Time Price 1 All Ages Saturday, February 6 1 Babler OEC 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $9 per person 2 All Ages Saturday, February 6 1 Babler OEC 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. $9 per person When 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. Babler Outdoor Education Center is located in Babler State Park in Wildwood, MO2020-21 Winter Catalog
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Starting SoonPlan Your Native GardenAdult Outdoor EducationNative plants invite life into your garden by providing food and habitat for insect, animal and bird species. Come learn about native species, the unique purpose they serve in their ecosystems and how you can incorporate a few or a lot into your garden. We will create plans for your own garden space and discuss the best time to plant. This is a great class if you are just starting a garden or want to incorporate natives into an already rich landscape. Ages Days Location Time Age 18+ Tuesday, January 26 Babler OEC 3:00-5:00 p.m. $19 | $9.50 Gold Card, $16.15 Silver Card Located in Babler State Park in Wildwood, MO 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.2020-21 Winter Catalog
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Adult Tennis ClinicsAdult Sports and FitnessIf you’re looking to get some tips and improve your strokes a bit or fine tune your skills for more competitive play, these clinics are for you! At all levels, fundamental stroke technique is developed, live play is emphasized and singles and doubles positioning is evaluated. More experienced players will focus on advanced technical shots and match strategy. Movement and fun are major class components. Offered in partnership with Vetta Sports. Session Days Start Date # Classes Time Location 1 Saturdays April 10 6 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Lafayette High School 2 Saturdays April 10 6 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. Parkway South High School Ages 18+ $89.00 | $66.75 Gold Card | $75.65 Silver Card Classes will be made up at the end of the session if rained out. If the weather looks bad, make sure to check the2021 Spring Catalog
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Summer League Prep ProgramPre-Competitive Swim ProgramsThis six week program is the perfect choice to prepare for your summer swim team! Three practices a week focusing on stroke technique, racing strategy, starts and turns and more. This program is led by Rockwood Swim Club Coaching Staff. Ages 5-18 | April 12-May 22 Mondays: Eureka High School | 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Lafayette High School | 6:30-7:30 p.m. Saturdays: Lafayette High School | 12:00-1:00 p.m. $199.00 *please note: Schedule subject to change - you will receive an email if that happens.2021 Spring Catalog
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Afternoon: Art & PlayYouth Visual ArtsCome bounce, paint, play and make new friends! Create a new art project, build with LEGOs and play sports all in one afternoon. Taught by Community Ed Instructors. Session Day Starts # Classes Location 1 Saturday March 6 1 Crestview MS 2 Saturday March 6 1 Parkway West MS 3 Saturday April 17 1 Crestview MS 4 Saturday April 17 1 Rockwood Valley MS 5 Saturday April 24 1 Crestview MS 6 Saturday April 24 1 LaSalle Springs MS 7 Saturday May 22 1 Crestview MS 8 Saturday May 22 1 Selvidge MS Grades 1-5 | 2:30-5:00 p.m. $25 per person2021 Spring Catalog
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Paint Your Own Kindness Rocks-OECFamily Art & EnrichmentDo you want to spread a little kindness in your neighborhood? Bring your friend, mother/father, daughter/son, sister or brother and spend the evening painting your own kindness rocks. You will be supplied with rocks, paint, examples, quotes and ideas and you will take home your works of art! All Ages Day Date # Classes Location Time Thursday February 11 1 Babler OEC 5:30-7:30 p.m. $19 per person2020-21 Winter Catalog
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Love to Learn Hiking SeriesAdult Outdoor EducationLearn to identify trees without using their leaves and discover all the evidence of life in the forest readying for spring! Enjoy a unique view of the forest as we search for harbingers of the coming season. This series will take place on Thursdays in February and will be held on a different trail each week. Hiking locations will be sent out prior to the start of the program and may include State Parks and Conservations Areas in the St. Louis Region. All trails will be marked easy to moderate and will average 2 miles in length. Please bring anything you will need to hike comfortably and like to have on the trail. (Ex. Hiking shoes that are comfortable and broken-in, a backpack with water and snacks, hiking sticks, a nature journal, binoculars, trail guides books etc.). Masks are required. Ages 18+ Session Day Starts # Classes Location Time 1 Thursdays February 4 4 To be announced 9:00-11:00 a.m. $49 | $24.50 Gold Card, $41.65 Silver Card 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.2020-21 Winter Catalog
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Earth DayFamily Special EventsEarth day is celebrated around the world and locally at the Babler Outdoor Education Center. Join us and have fun while learning how to keep our planet clean and live more sustainably. You will get a chance to talk with professionals in their field who can answer your questions on topics such as, zero waste, native gardens, to protecting our watersheds. You will also get an opportunity to take part in a citizen science project! Saturday, April 17, Babler State Park 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $10 per person2021 Spring Catalog
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WaitlistScout Programs by AppointmentYouth Outdoor EducationBadge programs by appointment for Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts. Badge programs focus on outdoor education skills and activities. Programs are customizable and many can be adapted to fit your troop’s needs. Appointments are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis and availability depends on the Outdoor Education Center schedule. Register online or call 636-458-3048. There is a minimum of 5 scouts to reserve a program. Dates and times vary between 9/14-12/31/20 - Call 636-458-3048 to schedule an appointment. We will set up your group for registration as soon as the appointment is confirmed. Babler Outdoor Education Center Fee: $6-122020 Fall Catalog
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Mom and Me Camp DayFamily Outdoor Programs & EventsGet a jump start on Mother's day festivities by spending a day having fun at camp! Enjoy camp activities like archery, fire building, and crafts! Any Mother and Child | Ages 5+ Saturday | May 8 | 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Babler Outdoor Education Center $10 per person *Mom can't make it? Any father figure is welcome (grandma, aunt, etc.)2021 Spring Catalog
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Wildflower Walk: Spring Hiking SeriesAdult Outdoor EducationWatch the woods come back to life as you learn to identify the wildflowers that line the trails. We’ll visit glades, praries, forests and other unique MO ecosystems to see the variety of native wildflowers. This series will take place on Fridays in March and April and will be held on a different trail each week. Hiking locations will be sent out each week prior to the hike and may include State Parks and Conservations Areas in the St. Louis Region (within an hour drive of West County). All trails will be marked easy to moderate and will average 2-3 miles in length. Wildflower identification books and resources will be available. Please bring anything else you will need to hike comfortably and like to have on the trail. (Ex. Hiking shoes that are comfortable and broken-in, a backpack with water and snacks, hiking sticks, a nature journal, binoculars, trail guides books etc.). Masks are required. Ages 18+ Session Day Starts # Classes Location Time 1 Fridays March 12 6 To be announced 9:00-11:00 a.m. $69 | $34.50 Gold Card, $58.65 Silver Card 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.2021 Spring Catalog
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Daddy-Daughter Denim and Diamonds DanceFamily Art & EnrichmentGrab your boots and hats and get ready for a western themed dance! There will be games, food, and a music to enjoy. Any Father and Daughter | Ages 5+ Saturday | April17 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Babler Outdoor Education Center $10 per person *Dad can't make it? Any father figure is welcome (grandpa, uncle, etc.)2021 Spring Catalog