Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed

How do you beat the summer heat? Douse it in water! Creeks, pools, lakes, and streams - we'll dip our toes in it all. Whether kids are swimming or sliding through the H2O, WET is what they'll be. This week, kids are guaranteed to have wet & wild fun! Grades 3-6 Session 1: June 6-10 | Stanton Elementary Session 2: June 13-17 | Kehrs Mill Elementary Session 3: June 21-24 | Geggie Elementary* Session 4: June 27-July 1 | Ballwin Elementary Session 5: July 5-8 | Mason Ridge Elementary* One week camp $279 ($223* for Session 3 and 5) | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. You may choose Before Care ($54 / $43*), After Care ($32 / $26*) or Before and After Care ($86 / $69*) Before Care 6:30-9:00 a.m. After Care 4:00-5:30 p.m. On the Move - Making Waves Field trips are subject to change Creek walk, Aquatics and Sprayground Fun! Exploring Emmenegger Nature Park is the right way to start any morning with a creek walk. Later we will cool off at the Sunset Hills Aquatic Center in their olympic pool, diving board, Lazy river, vortex, and zero depth entry leisure pool. Before heading home we will splash around in Tilles Park at the sprayground! Snorkeling and More! Youth will experience snorkeling decked out with a mask, snorkel, and fins at Lafayette H.S. (waiver required). Y-kiki Divers will instruct and will give plenty of time to practice. We end our day exploring Indian Creek Park. Splashing our way to Wapelhorst Aquatics! We start our day with a splash pad, rope obstacles, and creek fun at O’Day Park. Traveling to Wapelhorst Aquatic Facility which includes a lagoon, lazy river, speed slide, plunge pool, open flume slide, and boomerang slide. We end our day at Veterans Tribute Park at the sprayground! Paddleboarding, Splashing and Shaved Ice! We will be paddleboarding at SImpson Park or kayaking at Creve Coeur park June 16th. We will visit sites such as Forest Park’s Nature Playscape and splash in the waterfall and pools at City Garden. A quick stop for shaved ice will prepare us for more fun at Tower Grove Park at the Muckerman fountain. * Note: this activity is not available on 4 day weeks Aquaport and Castlewood Park A trip to Aquaport Water Park (waiver required) features FlowRider, family fun pool, extreme bowl slide, lazy river, double racer slide, rapid slide and a tube slide. We end our day at Castlewood State Park with a creek walk.

Experience all the athletic adventures this city has to offer. From organized, professional sports to unique, individual sports - we’ll be observing, supporting, playing, and learning all the ways to get our game on. From bocce ball to baseball, this week has a whole lot in store for the athletes and spectators in our midst. Grades 3-6 Session 1: July 11-15 | Stanton Elementary Session 2: July 18-22 | Kehrs Mill Elementary Session 3: July 25-29 | Geggie Elementary Session 4: August 1-5 | Ballwin Elementary Session 5: August 8-12 | River Bend Elementary One week camp $279 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. You may choose Before Care ($54), After Care ($32) or Before and After Care ($86) Before Care 6:30-9:00 a.m. After Care 4:00-5:30 p.m. On the Move-Sports of All Sorts Field Trips are subject to change Ready, Set, Go: Track & Field, Pickle Ball And Bowling Start the day with an introduction to Track and Field skills followed by a trip over to the Chesterfield Pickleball Courts. We end the day at Bowlero Bowling Alley, that’s how we’ll roll today! High Flying Fun! En Garde! Here is the game plan for today: frisbee golf at Kircher Park starts our morning followed by some flag football fun. Then it’s off for some fencing instruction-Touche! Having a Ball! We tee off at Aloha Miniature Golf and enjoy a snow cone after our game. Then we will head over to Twin Oaks Park and play sand volleyball and tennis. Then it’s off to Fenton to receive instruction and play some soccer at the STL Athletic Center. Bocce Ball & Batting Cages The day starts with a trip to Nob Hill Park for a game of Bocce. The day ends with a trip to Bullpen Brothers Batting Cages where we will hit it out of the park! On Target at Grey Summit Archery Center and DEFY The morning will start with bow and arrow instruction at Grey Summit Archery Center and we’ll just flip, float and flop at DEFY-Extreme Sports Trampoline Park.

Let your inner thrill-seeker loose during this high-adventure camp as we climb, zip, balance, and leap through big adventures. Kids will get to experience a variety of high flying/climbing thrills. Daredevils are welcome, but so are those who need a little confidence boost. We will focus on personal safety and self-confidence while discovering the great things these kids can accomplish. “Thrill-Seekers” is exclusive to rising 4th-6th graders and has a 48” height requirement to ensure that everybody is capable of participating in all activities. Grades 4-6 Session 1: June 6-10 | Ballwin Elementary Session 2: June 13-17 | Stanton Elementary Session 3: June 21-24 | Kehrs Mill Elementary* Session 4: June 27-July 1 | Fairway Elementary Session 5: July 5-8 | Geggie Elementary* One week camp $279 ($223* for Session 3 and 5) | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. You may choose Before Care ($54 / $43*), After Care ($32 / $26*) or Before and After Care ($86 / $69*) Before Care 6:30-9:00 a.m. After Care 4:00-5:30 p.m. On the Move - Thrill Seekers Field Trips subject to change Splashing our way to Wapelhorst Aquatics! We start our day with a splash pad, rope obstacles, and creek fun at O’Day Park. Traveling to Wapelhorst Aquatic Facility which includes a lagoon, lazy river, speed slide, plunge pool, open flume slide, and boomerang slide. We end our day at Veterans Tribute Park at the sprayground! Meramec Caverns & Boat Ride We will be touring the largest commercial cave in the state of Missouri. Jessie James once hid out here. We will end our tour with a boat ride on the Meramec River. Geocaching and Jumping at Defy We will be hunting for treasures and using our GPS navigational skills to find geocaches and will have a picnic lunch in Babler park! Next we will head to Defy where we can jump, run and climb. Then to Valasis park for more fun! Main Event The day will be filled with Bowling, Billiards, Mini golf, Laser Tag, Gravity Ropes, Arcades, and more! We will enjoy some outdoor time at Central park. Swing Around Fun Town and Fenton Park Enjoy hours of fun playing miniature golf, riding go karts and bumper boats and taking a swing at the batting cages. We will continue our day with a picnic lunch and fun in Fenton park

Calling all animal lovers! Join us for a week filled with animal encounters and wild adventures through animal parks, farms, and zoos as we get up close and personal with as many varieties of creatures as we can. This week is for the birds - and the mammals, amphibians, fish, reptiles and invertebrates. Grades 3-6 Session 1: July 11-15 | Ballwin Elementary Session 2: July 18-22 | Stanton Elementary Session 3: July 25-29 | Kehrs Mill Elementary Session 4: August 1-5 | Fairway Elementary Session 5: August 8-12 | Geggie Elementary One week camp $279 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. You may choose Before Care ($54), After Care ($32) or Before and After Care ($86) Before Care 6:30-9:00 a.m. After Care 4:00-5:30 p.m. ON THE MOVE - UNTAMED ANIMALS FIELD TRIPS Field trips are subject to change Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary will be one of our first trips. The Big cat rescue facility provides permanent, lifelong care for cats. We will see presentations, tour the sanctuary, make a piece of enrichment for the tigers, play games and have a picnic lunch! Longmeadow Rescue Ranch We will visit Longmeadow Rescue Ranch run by the Humane Society of Missouri for neglected farm animals. We will tour the ranch, go for a wagon ride and have a picnic lunch! Critter Lane Critter Lane is a petting zoo geared for kids. We will see a variety of animals that the children will be able to interact with and feed! We will have a picnic lunch in the pavilion. St, Louis Zoo This is not the basic trip to the Zoo but includes train rides, carousel, and the sea lion show along with the stingrays as well! We will enjoy our lunch here in one of the many picnic areas. Wild Animal Adventures We will see many of your favorite animals close up including wolves, white tigers, lions and more. We will see aquatic displays including lionfish, porcupine fish and stingrays. We can even pet a shark! We will have lunch in the covered picnic area.

From Princes and princesses to heroes and villains this week is perfect for any Disney fanatic! Each day will be designed around a different Disney movie or theme. Grades 1-6 Session 1: July 5-8 | Craig Elementary | $99 Session 2: July 11-15 | Barretts Elementary | $119 Session 3: July 18-22 | Claymont Elementary | $119 Session 4: August 1-5 | Green Pines Elementary | $119 Session 5: August 1-5 | Uthoff Valley Elementary | $119 12:30-3:30 p.m. $65 Combine for a great day with: Paints, Puzzles, and Pieces at Craig, Barretts, Claymont Green Pines or Uthoff Valley Say Yes to the Bigger Mess at Craig, Barretts, Green Pines or Uthoff Valley Epic Energy Experiment at Claymont

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! Grades 1-6 Session 1: June 13-17 | Wild Horse Elementary | $65 Session 2: June 21-24 | Green Pines Elementary | $55 Session 3: June 27-July 1 | Uthoff Valley Elementary | $65 Session 4: July 5-July 8 | Blevins Elementary | $55 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Combine for a great day with: Wild Horse Elementary: Space Explorers and Extreme Engineering or P.E. Plus Green Pines Elementary: Space Explorers and Outrageous Obstacles or Space Explorers Uthoff Valley Elementary: Space Explorers and Extreme Engineering Blevins Elementary: Space Explorers and Extreme Engineering

You can find art everywhere you go, especially in nature! Let's get creative and discover what amazing creations can come from nature. A mix of indoor and outdoor activities will get you creating, discovering, and experiencing art and nature in a way you never have before! Grades 1-6 Session 1: June 13-17 | Green Pines Elementary | $65 Session 2: June 21-24 | Uthoff Valley Elementary | $55 Session 3: June 27-July 1 | Blevins Elementary | $65 Session 4: July 5-July 8 | Wild Horse Elementary | $55 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Combine for a great day with: Green Pines Elementary: Myths and Legends and Making Moving Machines or P.E. Plus Uthoff Valley Elementary: Myths and Legends and Making Moving Machines Blevins Elementary: Myths and Legends and Making Moving Machines Wild Horse Elementary: Myths and Legends and Making Moving Machines

If the camp you would like is full, please make sure to register for the waiting list as we will address hiring additional staff. Nature and Science-Based Day Camp Located inside Babler Memorial State Park Camp in session 9 a.m.– 3 p.m., Monday – Friday Bring a non-refrigerated sack lunch Bring a snack, water bottle, and sunscreen Rockwood School District's mask guidelines will be followed Entering Grades K-6 Summer Camp Classic | June 6-10 Location: Babler OEC Outpost Get outside, meet new friends and join us for a week filled with our favorite camp activities. From Gaga ball, to creek walks, crafts, songs, and of course investigating nature. There is something for everyone during this week of BablerWiLD summer! All About Animals | June 13-17 Location: Babler OEC Outpost If you love animals you are going to love this camp! We will explore everything from bugs to bunnies and beyond. Find out what's living in the creek, look for evidence of animals in the woods around us, and enjoy some special presenters that will provide hands on experiences for all of our campers! Nature Unleashed | June 21-24 * Location: Babler OEC Outpost Discover the power of the sun, grow your own plant, build a volcano, and so much more. You will be amazed as you discover the power of nature during this week of camp! H2O So Fun! | June 27-July 1 Location: Babler OEC Outpost Think beyond the pool this summer and join us for some water fun! Cool down with water activities all week. Race a boat, get messy with water Olympics, hit the slip n slide, and get ready for some water fun BablerWiLD style! Red, White and WiLD | July 5-8 * Location: Babler OEC Outpost It's America's birthday and we are ready to celebrate! Play classic backyard games, learn to cook a hotdog using the sun, tie dye a t-shirt and get outside during this 4 day camp! Outdoor Escape | July 11-15 Location: Babler OEC Outpost Do you play games on a computer, tablet, or game system? Do you like riddles and escape rooms? Now you can play those same games, no electronics needed! Join BablerWiLD as we bring some of our favorite video games to life! From classic games like Mario Kart to new favorites like Minecraft, put down the tablets and join us for some outdoor fun! Caves, Creeks, and Critters | July 18-22 Location: Babler OEC Outpost It's time to get outside and start investigating! Follow a bug, get your feet wet, and make memories with this non-stop week of camp! Outdoor Arcade | July 25-29 Location: Babler OEC Outpost Help us bring video games to life! Build a Minecraft castle, pop others balloons with Mario Kart, and be careful where you hop when you play Frogger. Enjoy all of this while playing and investigating outdoors! Nature Detectives | August 1-5 Location: Babler OEC Outpost Put on your detective hat and get outside this summer! Learn to solve mysteries, check for fingerprints, and analyze evidence all while exploring the outdoors! Nature is full of mysteries, can you help us discover the answers? View a complete description of each BablerWiLD Day Camp program here. Grades K-6 One Week Camps $279 (Week of June 21-24 & July 5-8 are $225)* Register based on the child's 2022-23 grade level. Campers may be dropped off as early as 8:30 a.m. and must be picked up by 3:30 p.m. There will not be bus transportation.

Half-Day Classes are a great way to have fun and learn new skills in a small group setting. Classes are taught and supervised by BablerWiLD staff and many include two sessions to choose from! Classes will be held inside Babler State Park at the Babler Outdoor Education Center. Grades 3-6 | Babler OEC | $29 per class Morning Session: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or Afternoon Session: 1:00-4:00 p.m. Register based on the child's 2022-23 grade level. Session 1 AM: Gaga and Games | Monday, August 15 | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Come play some of our favorite BablerWiLD Games! From Gaga Ball to Camouflage play some classic camp games and learn some new games too! Session 1 PM: Shelter and Survival | Monday, August 15 | 1:00-4:00 p.m. | Learn what it takes to survive in the woods. Make your choice during our survival situations and get out into the woods creating a shelter of your own! Session 2 AM: Archery 101 | Tuesday, August 16 | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. This introductory archery class is perfect for any beginner. Campers will learn to safely shoot a bow and arrow under the supervision of our experienced staff. We will make sure to make time for a few games in between shooting rounds as well! Session 2 PM: Art in Nature | Tuesday, August 16 | 1:00-4:00 p.m. Art is all around us! Discover natural art provided by nature and get creative as you make a masterpiece of your own. Session 3 AM: Food and Fires | Wednesday, August 17 | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Learn what it takes to build a fire and then cook a sweet treat! Campers will get to try out some non conventional fire starting techniques and enjoy a snack they cook themselves. Session 3 PM: Bugs to Bears | Wednesday, August 17 | 1:00-4:00 p.m. Missouri is full of wildlife! Find a bug, check out some real skulls and furs, and make a plaster animal track to take home! Session 4 AM: Fishing Fun | Thursday, August 18 | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Learn the basics and then let's go fishing! Campers will be introduced to push button reels, taught how to safely cast, and get a chance to fish in our stocked pond. All equipment will be provided, please no outside equipment. Session 4 PM: Crafty Creations | Thursday, August 18 | 1:00-4:00 p.m. Let's get creative! Bring a few items to tye-dye and the try out some of our very own BablerWiLD crafts to take home! Session 5 AM: Nature in Motion | Friday, August 19 | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Join us for a morning of hands on experiments as we see what it takes to keep up with nature! Can you make something fly like a bird, stay warm in the arctic, or erupt like a volcano? Session 5 PM: WiLD Pool Party | Friday, August 19 | 1:00-4:00 p.m. Cool off with an end of summer pool party! Try out our cannonball contest and get ready for some water fun. Campers must be able to swim unassisted in the deep end of the pool. View complete details on every WiLD Skills class here

Learn the Big Five skills...shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, and defense! Play in-game like situations while putting new skills into practice. Taught by: Totally Groomed Pros Sports. Grades 4-8 Session 1: June 13-17 | Ellisville Elementary | $149 Session 2: June 21-24 | Westridge Elementary | $119 Session 3: July 11-15 | Blevins Elementary | $149 Session 4: July 18-22 | Craig Elementary | $149 Session 5: July 25-29 | Kellison Elementary | $149 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Get out of the hot sun and get ready to get cold! Make your own ice cream from scratch, build a mini air conditioner, and get ready to chill out from the summer heat! Grades 1-6 Session 1: July 5-8 | Claymont Elementary | $99 Session 2: July 11-15 | Craig Elementary | $119 Session 3: July 18-22 | Barretts Elementary | $119 Session 4: August 1-5 | Blevins Elementary | $119 Session 5: August 1-5 | Wild Horse Elementary | $119 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Combine for a great day with: Ordinary Objects Made Extraordinary or The Great Escape

Focus on fun cheers and modern hip hop movements, rhythm and musicality will guide you on how to "find" and dance with a team. Learn dance and cheer combinations, basic stunts, and fun choreography while building teamwork , confidence and leadership skills! Offered in partnership with Hi-NRG Gymnastics. Grades 1-6 | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Session 1: June 13-17 | $129 Session 2: June 21-24 | $109 Session 3: June 27-July 1 | $129 Session 4: July 5-8 | $109 Session 5: July 11-15 | $129 Session 6: July 18-22 | $129 Session 7: July 25-29 | $129 Session 8: August 1-5 | $129 Hi-NRG Gymnastics, Chesterfield

Another popular camp is back and better than ever! Artists of all experience levels will have a blast creating a new project each day using model magic and air dry clay. Whether you came last year, earlier this year, or are looking for something new, make sure to sign up early as this camp will sell out fast. Grades 1-6 Session 1: July 18-22 | Green Pines Elementary | $119 Session 2: July 18-22 | Uthoff Valley Elementary | $119 Session 3: July 25-29 | Blevins Elementary | $119 Session 4: July 25-29 | Wild Horse Elementary | $119 12:30-3:30 p.m. Combine for a great day with: Green Pines Elementary: Crazy, Cool, Crawling Creatures or Say Yes to the Bigger Mess Uthoff Valley Elementary: Crazy, Cool, Crawling Creatures, Say Yes to the Bigger Mess or The Great Escape and Ordinary Objects made Extraordinary Blevins Elementary: Crazy, Cool, Crawling Creatures or Say Yes to the Bigger Mess Wild Horse Elementary: Crazy, Cool, Crawling Creatures or Say Yes to the Bigger Mess

College Coach Camp Crestview Middle School | June 18 | $20 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.| Break for lunch 12-1 p.m. - Bring your own lunch Camps by position: Pin Hitters Middle Blockers Defensive Specialists Setters