Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed

Come join us for kickball at Babler State Park! You can either register as a team or indivudually and get placed on a team. Session Ages Location Date # Classes Time Price 1 Ages 18+ Babler OEC Saturdays, Starts October 3 5 12:00-4:00 p.m. $25 per person Babler Outdoor Education Center is located in Babler State Park in Wildwood, MO.

Prepare for fall in the best way possible: outside with the changing leaves. Walk among the beautiful colors for a 2-4 mile hike and learn about animals that share the habitat. Session Ages Days Location Time Price 01 Ages 20-123 Monday, October 19 Babler OEC 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $29 Located in Babler State Park in Wildwood, MO

Learn how to cook over an outdoor fire and create a classic camping recipe under the close supervision of the BablerWiLD staff. This class is designed for beginners with minimal experience and all equipment is provided. Session Grades Days Location Time Price 01 Grades 3-6 Thursday, September 17 Babler OEC 5:00-6:30 p.m. $25 02 Grades 3-6 Thursday, October 15 Babler OEC 5:00-6:30 p.m. $25 03 Grades 3-6 Monday, October 26 Babler OEC 5:00-6:30 p.m. $25 Located in Babler State Park in Wildwood, MO

Learn first hand what it takes to light a fire and build a survival shelter. This is a great introduction to some important survival skills! Session Grades Days Location Time Price 01 Grades 3-6 Thursday, October 1 Babler OEC 5:00-6:30 p.m. $25 02 Grades 3-6 Monday, October 12 Babler OEC 5:00-6:30 p.m. $25 03 Grades 3-6 Thursday, October 29 Babler OEC 5:00-6:30 p.m. $25 Located in Babler State Park in Wildwood, MO

Learn about life in the forest and discover what all the plant and animal life are doing to get ready for winter! Strap on your hiking boots and get ready to immerse yourself in the forest during one of the busiest times of the year! Ages Date # Classes Location Time Price Ages 5+ Saturday, October 3 1 Babler Outdoor Education Center 9:00 a.m.-11:00 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, MO

Spend some time outdoors with your family! Join professional outdoor educators for a 2-4 mile hike where you can start to learn how to identify plants and animals that live around you. Session Ages Days Location Time Price 01 All Ages Monday, October 5 Babler OEC 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $15 per person 02 All Ages Monday, October 12 Babler OEC 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $15 per person 03 All Ages Friday, November 13 Babler OEC 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $15 per person Located in Babler State Park in Wildwood, MO This is a family event - please sign up all members who wish to attend. Parents must sign up with children.

It is time to share our favorite sports and fitness activities with your students! You'll stay active while focusing on teamwork! Students should remember to wear comfortable clothes, sunscreen, gym shoes, and bring a water bottle with their name on it. There will be a separate Pre-K-K group and Grade 1-5 group in each session (groups may be combined based on enrollment). Location: Babler State Park, Wildwood, MO Date Time Friday, October 9 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Friday, October 9 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday, October 12 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Monday, October 12 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Friday, November 13 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Friday, November 13 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. $59 Combine with STEAM Academy Non-School Days for a full day!

Mini Camp provides the ultimate atmosphere for building confidence, making friends and trying out new activities in a safe welcoming environment. Students will have a blast making crafts, exploring nature, and playing some classic games! Session Ages Days Location Time Price 01 Ages 4-5 Monday, October 5 Babler OEC 9:00-10:30 a.m. $25 02 Ages 6-7 Monday, October 5 Babler OEC 9:00-10:30 a.m. $25 03 Ages 4-5 Monday, November 2 Babler OEC 9:00-10:30 a.m. $25 04 Ages 6-7 Monday, November 2 Babler OEC 9:00-10:30 a.m. $25 05 Ages 4-5 Tuesday, November 3 Babler OEC 9:00-10:30 a.m. $25 06 Ages 6-7 Tuesday, November 3 Babler OEC 9:00-10:30 a.m. $25 07 Ages 4-5 Friday, November 13 Babler OEC 9:00-10:30 a.m. $25 08 Ages 6-7 Friday, November 13 Babler OEC 9:00-10:30 a.m. $25 Located in Babler State Park in Wildwood, MO

Jump into the world of engineering and design and construct a variety of projects and explore the principles of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics)! This class will excite students as they build, explore and test, just as they would as an engineer in the design process. Taught by Community Ed Instructors. There will be a separate Pre-K-K group and Grade 1-5 group in each session (groups may be combined based on enrollment). Location: Babler State Park, Wildwood, MO Date Time Friday, October 9 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Friday, October 9 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday, October 12 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Monday, October 12 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Friday, November 13 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Friday, November 13 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. $59 Combine with Sandlot Series Non-School Days for a full day!

Learn about life in the forest and discover what all the plant and animal life are doing to get ready for winter! Strap on your hiking boots and get ready to immerse yourself in the forest during one of the busiest times of the year! Session Ages Date # Classes Location Time Price 1 All Ages Saturday, September 19 1 Babler Outdoor Education Center 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $9 per person 2 All Ages Saturday, October 3 1 Babler Outdoor Education Center 1:00 p.m.-3:00 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, MO

Connect with the outdoors in one of the oldest styles of teaching; through hands on play. The students will be guided to different areas of Babler Outdoor Education Center to explore, play, and learn about the environment Session Ages Days Location Time Price 01 Ages 4-5 Monday, October 5 Babler OEC 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $25 02 Ages 6-7 Monday, October 5 Babler OEC 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $25 03 Ages 4-5 Monday, November 2 Babler OEC 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $25 04 Ages 6-7 Monday, November 2 Babler OEC 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $25 05 Ages 4-5 Tuesday, November 3 Babler OEC 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $25 06 Ages 6-7 Tuesday, November 3 Babler OEC 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $25 07 Ages 4-5 Friday, November 13 Babler OEC 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $25 Located in Babler State Park in Wildwood, MO All participants must wear a mask.

Climb in and get dirty searching for fossils in our dry creek bed. See the power of water that shaped and continually reshapes our valley while climbing around obstacles. Identify the fossils you find and learn about the role oceans played in forming these fossils right here in Missouri! Please wear closed-toe shoes that are ok to get a bit muddy. We will be exploring a creek bed that has an extremely uneven walking surface. Participants may not take any fossils home but can take plenty of pictures! Masks are required for age 9 and up when closer than 6 feet apart. Ages Date # Classes Location Time Price Ages 5+ Saturday, October 10 1 Babler Outdoor Education Center 1:00-3:00 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, MO

Put your thinking hat on and join us to solve some puzzles to discover new areas of the park and some old history. Families will work together with a GPS unit to find locations around Babler State Park. Instructions will be provided so no previous experience is necessary. One GPS unit will be available for each family in attendance. Bring your sense of adventure and join us for this one of a kind family event! 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, October 17 1 Babler Outdoor Education Center 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $15 per person 2 All Ages Saturday, October 17 1 Babler Outdoor Education Center 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. $15 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, MO

Discover a new world in the outdoors! Prepare for your adventures with the best gear suggestions, essentials to bring with you, Leave No Trace practices, and safety tips for being outdoors. Masks are required when closer than 6 feet apart. Session Ages Days # Classes Location Time 01 Ages 16-90 Mondays, Starts October 26 6 Babler OEC 9:00-10:00 a.m. Located in Babler State Park in Wildwood, MO $59 | $29.50 Gold Card | $50.15 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.

A class dedicated to toning of your abs and glutes with targeted movements and cardio. Classes will focus on core strengthening to build muscles,in addition, it’ll also target your quads and hamstrings. Session Days # Classes Location Time 1 Tuesdays, Starts September 22 6 Babler OEC 10:00-10:45 a.m. 2 Tuesdays, Starts November 3 6 Babler OEC 10:00-10:45 a.m. $49 | $24.50 Gold Card | $41.65 Silver Card Babler Outdoor Education Center is located in Babler State Park in Wildwood, MO Gold Card members (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.

Boot Camp classes involve High Intensity Interval Training – alternating between cardio, and strength training. All workouts are designed to raise the heart rate in interval style fashion while incorporating total body strength training. Session Days # Classes Location Time 1 Wednesdays, Starts September 23 (Canceled) 6 Babler OEC 9:00-9:45 a.m. 2 Wednesdays, Starts November 4 (no class Nov 25) 6 Babler OEC 9:00-9:45 a.m. $49.00 | $24.50 Gold Card | $41.65 Silver Card The Babler Outdoor Education Center is located in Babler State Park in Wildwood, MO Gold Card members (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.

These classes include stretches for the entire body and conclude with a relaxtion segment. Balance your wokrout routine with flexibility training for enhanced sports performance and reduced risk of injury. Session Days # Classes Location Time 1 Wednesdays, Starts September 23 (Canceled) 6 Babler OEC 10:00-10:45 a.m. 2 Wednesdays, Starts November 4 (No class Nov 25) 6 Babler OEC 10:00-10:45 a.m. $49.00 | $24.50 Gold Card | $41.65 Silver Card Babler Outdoor Education Center is located in Babler State Park in Wildwood, MO Gold Card members (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.

Create a handmade holiday door wreath just in time to welcome the season. This class provides everything you need, including step-by-step instruction, to make a beautiful pine cone wreath. Ages 18+ Session Days # Classes Location Time 1 Monday, October 26 1 Babler OEC 7:00-8:30 p.m. $19 | $9.50 Gold Card | $16.15 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.

Gather together to enjoy the beautiful fall colors while hiking a different trail each week. Throughout the month of October, hikes are held each Thursday morning. See the difference a week makes while you make new friends and enjoy a nice cup of spiced cider. 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 Days # Classes Location Time Price 1 Thursdays, Starts October 1 5 Babler OEC 9:00-11:00 a.m. $59 | $29.50 Gold Card | $50.15 Silver Card $59 | $29.50 Gold Card | $50.15 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.

Nature is filled with intricate patterns and shapes, and amazing colors and textures. Just what an artist needs! Get outdoors and explore the beauty in nature. Then get creative with clay, sand, rocks, and found natural objects to make collages, mobiles, prints and more. There’s so much for the nature artist to see and do! Taught by Community Ed Instructors. Ages 18+ Session Days # Classes Location Time 1 Tuesdays, Starts September 15 6 Babler Outdoor Education Center 9:00-10:30 a.m. 2 Tuesdays, Starts October 27 6 Babler Outdoor Education Center 9:00-10:30 a.m. $59 | $29.5 Gold Card | $47.20 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 20% 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.