The Smoky Mountains Adventure trips are open to Rockwood students entering fifth grade in the fall of 2025. Travel to the Great Smoky Mountains for an adventure-packed four days exploring the wilderness, searching for wildlife, learning about the environment and developing leadership skills. Stay at the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, an environmental education center located within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Smoky Mountains Adventure Trip Dates: Trip 1: March 6-9, 2026 (departs morning of March 6 from Uthoff Valley) | Bowles, Kellison, Stanton, Uthoff ValleyTrip 2: March 27-30, 2026 (departs morning of March 27 from Wild Horse) | Ridge Meadows, Wild Horse, WoertherTrip 3: April 17-20, 2026 (departs morning of April 17 from Kehrs Mill) | Ellisville, Kehrs Mill, WestridgeTrip 4: April 24-27, 2026 (departs morning of April 24 from Fairway) | Ballwin, Fairway, Green PinesTrip 5: May 1-4, 2026 (departs morning of May 1 from Chesterfield) | Babler, Chesterfield, PondTrip 6: May 15-18, 2026 (departs morning of May 15 from Blevins) | Blevins, Eureka, Geggie Fee: $765 Full payment option: Pay the full amount of $765 upon acceptance on the trip. Installment option: A $225 deposit is due upon acceptance on the trip. If you choose the installment option, your account will automatically be set up to make four installment payments of $135 each due on November 1, December 1, January 2 and February 1. Limited fee assistance may be available to those who qualify. Registration: Registration will take place through a random draw lottery. The lottery sign up period will run May 1 through September 30, 2025.On October 1, the system will randomly draw from those who have registered for the lottery and will assign students to trips. You may only register for the lottery for your child's assigned school trip. You may not register for another school's trip. You only need to register one time for each child. All those registering for the lottery will have an equal chance to be drawn for the trip, regardless of when they register between May 1-September 30. Families can still register for the trip after October 1. There is no guarantee all students will be placed on a trip. If a trip is full, you have the option to register for the wait list and you will be contacted if/when a space becomes available. For more trip information and answers to frequently asked questions, please click here. Questions? Contact our office at info@prcommunityed.org or call or text 636-891-6644.

Do you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness? Join us for an action-packed week of learning and exploration. Master essential survival skills like building fires, constructing shelters, and navigating the terrain, all in a fun and supportive environment. Learn to stay safe from the elements, explore the great outdoors, meet new friends, and experience a week full of adventure and survival skills! Instructor: Matt McKenzie Monday-Thursday | March 16-19 | Babler Outdoor Education Center Grades 6-8 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $99

Ready for a Spring Break where every day is a brand new adventure? The Daily Discovery camp is the perfect way for your child to spend their break trying exciting, engaging, and unique activities each day! From LEGOs to art, crafts, outdoor games, and more, this camp has something for everyone! Sign up for a half day or choose morning and afternoon options to make it a full day. Held at the Babler Outdoor Education Center located inside Babler State Park. Instructor: Community Ed Staff Monday-Thursday, March 16-19 | Babler Outdoor Education Center Grades K-5 | 4 sessions | 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. $99

Ready for a Spring Break where every day is a brand new adventure? The Daily Discovery camp is the perfect way for your child to spend their break trying exciting, engaging, and unique activities each day! From LEGOs to art, crafts, outdoor games, and more, this camp has something for everyone! Sign up for a half day or choose afternoon Nature Survival to make it a full day. Held at the Babler Outdoor Education Center located inside Babler State Park. Instructor: Community Ed Staff Monday-Thursday, March 16-19 | Babler Outdoor Education Center Grades 6-8 | 4 sessions | 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. $99

Ready for a Spring Break where every day is a brand new adventure? The Daily Discovery camp is the perfect way for your child to spend their break trying exciting, engaging, and unique activities each day! From LEGOs to art, crafts, outdoor games, and more, this camp has something for everyone! Sign up for a half day or choose morning and afternoon options to make it a full day. Held at the Babler Outdoor Education Center located inside Babler State Park. Instructor: Community Ed Staff Monday-Thursday, March 16-19 | Babler Outdoor Education Center Grades K-5 | 4 sessions | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $99