Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed

Forget the stress of teaching your teen to drive and leave it to the pros. Students will get prepared for responsibilities of driving through classroom instruction and six hours of drive time. Students will receive a certificate for successful completion of this non-credit course. At least one parent should plan to attend the first night of class as important information about the graduated driver license law and safe strategies will be shared. Lafayette High School • 6:00-8:00 p.m. • Age 15 by February 11, 2020 (no class March 17 or 19) Tuesdays & Thursdays • Starts February 11 • 12 sessions $385 Includes meeting for parents at first class. Drive time and in car observation is based on availability of the student and instructor. Missouri DMV Practice Test

Students will learn basic Spanish by practicing and performing a play in Spanish. The students will perform for parents.

“Studies have shown that keeping a private journal can help improve mental health and creativity,” yet finding the time to journal in today’s busy and bustling world can be difficult. In this 6 week course, participants will be able to grow and learn in their own personal journaling experience, and each class will begin with a prompt and discussion that will equip participants with the knowledge to create their own unique journaling style. This course is the perfect way to give participants a calm space to take a breathe, slow down, and spend much needed time writing. Grades 6-12 • 6 sessions Thursdays, starts March 26 • 5:00-6:30 p.m. • Lafayette High School $59

Enter the world of chemistry! Make gooey slime, discover what makes reactions go, learn to use the tools that chemists use. Watch bubbling potions pop their tops! Turn cool colors with temperature and pH changes and see what makes things glow in the dark. Polymers and catalysts are just two of the fascinating concepts our young Mad Scientists explore in this thrilling trip through the world of the chemistry lab!

This course promotes physical fitness and and a love of running. Students will monitor endurance, time and heart rate to make gains. The running club will also participate in community running events.

Are you ready for an art expedition? Let the wonder and beauty of the animal kingdom inspire your empathy, curiosity, and creativity. Learn about lions, elephants, sharks and more, and find out how wildlife conservationists are working to protect species around the globe. Experiment with a variety of art techniques, and use Crayola® products to create animal-inspired art projects, from frog paintings to polar bear sculptures! Let your creativity run wild, and bring your handiwork home to build a menagerie of animal-themed masterpieces.

Whether you are new to Minecraft or a seasoned miner, we have the program for you. We will provide helps and tips are lots of great Minecraft tricks. We will provide helps and tips are lots of great Minecraft tricks. We will bring new topics for those in their second year with us - as well as, tips and tricks for beginners. Offered in partnership with EasyTech LLC.

This course promotes physical fitness and and a love of running. Students will monitor endurance, time and heart rate to make gains. The running club will also participate in community running events.

This course promotes physical fitness and and a love of running. Students will monitor endurance, time and heart rate to make gains. The running club will also participate in community running events.

Gold Card Program Series (for Gold Card members only) Spring is in bloom! Be inspired by the beauty of nature and relax with an afternoon of painting. Learn beginning techniques for Plein Air painting, how to develop a composition using a view finder and practice painting "what you see" on site. Led by Community Ed Instructor and professional artist, Emily Ross. Ages 60+ Wednesday, April 15 • 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $5.00 The Gold Card Program is free to Parkway and Rockwood residents age 60 and older. If you would like to request a Gold Card, complete a Gold Card request form, or contact Community Ed via phone or text at 636-891-6644.

Get 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 Ages Sunday • January 12 6 • Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Session 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 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.

Students will participate in games, songs, and dances from countries around the world. We will end the class with a show for parents.

Are you ready for an art expedition? Let the wonder and beauty of the animal kingdom inspire your empathy, curiosity, and creativity. Learn about lions, elephants, sharks and more, and find out how wildlife conservationists are working to protect species around the globe. Experiment with a variety of art techniques, and use Crayola® products to create animal-inspired art projects, from frog paintings to polar bear sculptures! Let your creativity run wild, and bring your handiwork home to build a menagerie of animal-themed masterpieces.

Whether you are new to Minecraft or a seasoned miner, we have the program for you. We will provide helps and tips are lots of great Minecraft tricks. We will provide helps and tips are lots of great Minecraft tricks. We will bring new topics for those in their second year with us - as well as, tips and tricks for beginners. Offered in partnership with EasyTech LLC.

Act! Dance! Sing! This highly energetic class will dissect some of today’s biggest Broadway sensations such as Hamilton, School of Rock or Wicked. Students will learn school age appropriate scenes, choreography, and vocal arrangements to put them one step closer to the bright lights of Broadway!

Act! Dance! Sing! This highly energetic class will dissect some of today’s biggest Broadway sensations such as Hamilton, School of Rock or Wicked. Students will learn school age appropriate scenes, choreography, and vocal arrangements to put them one step closer to the bright lights of Broadway!

Celebrate Spring and bring the whole family out to Babler State Park for an evening at the Babler OEC. Let our experience staff lead you on a night hike with fun interactive activites. Then join us around the campfire as we laugh, sing, and have smores! A perfect way to spend a night out with the family in the great outdoors! All Ages Session 1: Friday, March 27 • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Session 2: Friday, April 24 • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park $8.00 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.

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.

Grades 1-5. Join us to program using LEGO WeDo software. We will build robots from LEGOs and then learn the drag and drop software to turn motors on, make sounds, change directions and more.

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.

Whether you are new to Minecraft or a seasoned miner, we have the program for you. We will provide helps and tips are lots of great Minecraft tricks. We will provide helps and tips are lots of great Minecraft tricks. We will bring new topics for those in their second year with us - as well as, tips and tricks for beginners. Offered in partnership with EasyTech LLC.

NEW WINTER BREAK PROGRAM! Fill your winter break days with fun - BablerWiLD style! Play outside finding fossils, building shelters, and practicing your best camouflage and take breaks to warm up inside with crafts, indoor “snowball” fights, games, and so much more! Camp is staffed by our BablerWILD summer counselors so you know it’ll be a great time! Includes transportation from Stanton Elementary, Ellisville Elementary, or Pierremont Elementary or you may drop off at the camp. Sign up for one day or two, but space is limited so sign up soon! Lunch not included. Grades K-5 • 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Dec. 26 and/or Dec. 27 • Babler Outdoor Education Center • $59/day

An egg hunt like no other! Bring out the whole family to Babler State park to spend time outdoors discovering nature and of course finding eggs! Eggs will be hidden throughout the entire park so some driving will be required. Search through fields, hike down trails, and don't forget to check under bridges! No experience necessary as we will provide the GPS units and all necessary instructions. Have a family adventure searching the park and then turn in your eggs for prizes at the end! All Ages Sunday • April 5 • Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Session 1: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Session 2: 1:00 p.m.-4:00 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 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.

How many teeth do babies have? Kids? Adults? Have you ever had a cavity? Root canal? Braces? X-ray? Come learn the answers and other cool dental procedures. Enjoy coloring parts of the tooth like enamel, dentin, pulp, and gums. You will prepare and ll a tooth cavity. We provide you with a model of a mouth to experiment on. There are plenty of games, activities, and worksheets along the way.