Tennis, anyone? All skill levels are welcome in this fun, skill-building program developed in partnership with the United States Tennis Association. Instructor: Vetta Sports PARKWAY WEST HIGH SCHOOLSession 1a: Tuesdays, starts July 7 | 5 sessions | 7:30-8:30 p.m.(updated location) PARKWAY SOUTH HIGH SCHOOLSession 1b: Saturdays, starts June 6 | 5 sessions | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. (no class July 4)Session 1c: Saturdays, starts July 18 | 5 sessions | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOLSession 2a: Saturdays | starts June 6 | 5 sessions | 11 a.m.-12 p.mSession 2b: Tuesdays | starts June 2 | 5 sessions | 7:30-8:30 p.m. (updated location)Session 2c: Saturdays | starts July 18 | 5 sessions | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Ages 18+ $109 | Gold/Silver Card does not apply / RSD Employee Discount Eligible Pay a little more and help others enjoy learning and fun with Community Ed! Each of our adult programs includes an option to ‘pay a little more.’ All funds raised help to provide enriching and engaging experiences for youth, families, and adults in need of financial assistance. Classes will be made up at the end of the session if rained out. If the weather looks bad, make sure to check the

See below for all programs at Babler State Park for this week. Journey with Brick Sharks | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Babler Outdoor Education Center | $165Embark on an underwater adventure with Journey with Sharks, where Shark Week comes to life through LEGO® building! Aspiring shark biologists will construct LEGO® models of sharks, from the mighty Great White to the legendary Megalodon. Dive into a week of motorized sharks, sea life mosaics, and discovering the wonders of the deep blue. All campers take home a custom mini figure. Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Slime Science | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Babler Outdoor Education Center | $165Get ready for a messy, creative adventure! In this exciting camp, kids will dive into hands-on science and unleash their creativity by making a variety of slimes and concoctions. From stretchy, colorful slimes to fun, unique creations, this camp is the perfect mix of science, play, and imagination. It's a fun way for kids to experiment with textures, colors, and shapes while learning the magic behind their gooey masterpieces. Offered in Partnership with Planting Seeds Academic Solutions Clay Creations: Sculpting Your Imagination | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Babler Outdoor Education Center | $165In this hands-on course, students will discover the art of working with air-dry clay, exploring the basics of clay tools, textures, and techniques. They’ll create their own unique pieces each session, learning sculpting methods and experimenting with different textures and finishes. Projects include fun and functional items like sculptures, personalized mugs, and more. This class is perfect for young artists looking to express themselves through clay while developing new artistic skills. Offered in partnership with Planting Seeds Academic Solutions Brick City | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Babler Outdoor Education Center | $165Let’s build a CITY! Campers will step into the shoes of architects and engineers, using their skills to create city-themed models with LEGO® Bricks. They’ll have a blast moving people around town with custom-built cars. All campers take home a custom mini figure. Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz EnGenius Kids Engineering | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Babler Outdoor Education Center | $165Students interested in engineering and STEM- based activities will have a blast in this class! We'll cover concepts including the engineering design process, gineering as a career, and the growth mindset (plus more!) through project-based activities that students of all ages will love. Eachclass will have its own challenge that tudents will need to tackle as a group. We'll focus on creating a safe and comfortable learning environment where students will be encouraged to use critical thinking skills to generate new ideas as solutions. Activities include: Marshmallow Structures, Hovercrafts, Catapults. Offered in partnership with Planting Seeds Academic Solutions Jewelry from the Earth: Crafting with Care | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Babler Outdoor Education Center | $165In this eco-friendly jewelry- making course, students embark on a creative journey starting with recycled materials to craft environmentally conscious accessories. They will then advance to using polymer clay to design more intricate and customizable pieces. The course culminates in working with resin to create unique and polished items like bracelets, rings, jewelry boxes, and keychains. Along the way, students will explore their artistic potential while learning important sustainable art techniques, emphasizing the use of eco-friendly practices and materials throughout the creative process. Offered in partnership with Planting Seeds Academic Solutions

See below for all programs at Babler State Park for this week. Disney Characters & Star Wars | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Babler Outdoor Education Center | $165Build motorized Star Wars models for both the Rebel forces and the Dark Side. Disney fans can enjoy lots of Princesses, Mickey, and Donald too! Experience this stellar, magical adventure. All campers take home a custom mini figure. Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Slime Science | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Babler Outdoor Education Center | $165Get ready for a messy, creative adventure! In this exciting camp, kids will dive into hands-on science and unleash their creativity by making a variety of slimes and concoctions. From stretchy, colorful slimes to fun, unique creations, this camp is the perfect mix of science, play, and imagination. It's a fun way for kids to experiment with textures, colors, and shapes while learning the magic behind their gooey masterpieces. Offered in Partnership with Planting Seeds Academic Solutions Clay Creations: Sculpting Your Imagination | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Babler Outdoor Education Center | $165In this hands-on course, students will discover the art of working with air-dry clay, exploring the basics of clay tools, textures, and techniques. They’ll create their own unique pieces each session, learning sculpting methods and experimenting with different textures and finishes. Projects include fun and functional items like sculptures, personalized mugs, and more. This class is perfect for young artists looking to express themselves through clay while developing new artistic skills. Offered in partnership with Planting Seeds Academic Solutions Minecraft Bricks | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Babler Outdoor Education Center | $165Enjoy a week of building Minecraft characters with LEGO bricks, creating motorized LEGO builds, and playing the Minecraft computer game. No experience necessary! Two great things that go great together, Minecraft and LEGO bricks. All campers take home a custom mini figure. Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz EnGenius Kids Engineering | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Babler Outdoor Education Center | $165Students interested in engineering and STEM- based activities will have a blast in this class! We'll cover concepts including the engineering design process, gineering as a career, and the growth mindset (plus more!) through project-based activities that students of all ages will love. Eachclass will have its own challenge that tudents will need to tackle as a group. We'll focus on creating a safe and comfortable learning environment where students will be encouraged to use critical thinking skills to generate new ideas as solutions. Activities include: Marshmallow Structures, Hovercrafts, Catapults. Offered in partnership with Planting Seeds Academic Solutions Jewelry from the Earth: Crafting with Care | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Babler Outdoor Education Center | $165In this eco-friendly jewelry- making course, students embark on a creative journey starting with recycled materials to craft environmentally conscious accessories. They will then advance to using polymer clay to design more intricate and customizable pieces. The course culminates in working with resin to create unique and polished items like bracelets, rings, jewelry boxes, and keychains. Along the way, students will explore their artistic potential while learning important sustainable art techniques, emphasizing the use of eco-friendly practices and materials throughout the creative process. Offered in partnership with Planting Seeds Academic Solutions

See below for all programs in the Ballwin/Manchester area for this week.NOTE: Some of the programs offered during this week take place during Rockwood Summer Academy hours (noted below with * after program name). These classes are open to all individuals. You do not have be part of Rockwood Summer Academy to participate in these programs. New this year! Before & After Care is now available for most programs serving youth entering grades 1-6:- Before care hours: 6:30–9 AM- After care hours: 3:30–5:30 PMBefore/after care availability is noted in program descriptions below. Select the price option that fits your schedule and needs. WOERTHER ELEMENTARY Ultimate Camp Sampler* | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $129 (add $55 for before care)A space camp, maybe a science camp, no, an art camp! Let’s do them all in one week! Each day features a different theme and topic. We’ll try some of our campers’ favorite activities from previous summers, all in one exciting week! Instructor: Community Ed Staff Weather Wonders Workshop* | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $126 (add $55 for before care) Step right up and join the Weather Wonders Workshop, where we explore the most exciting, beautiful, and sometimes wild things the sky can bring! Each day is filled with hands-on activities to help us understand the weather, including its most dangerous and breathtaking phenomena. Instructor: Community Ed Staff Skyhawks Lacrosse* | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $175 (add $55 for before care) Learn the fundamentals of stick handling, cradling, passing, and shooting in a fun, non‐checking environment. All equipment is provided, but participants may bring their own lacrosse stick. Instructor: Skyhawks Sports *this camp has been canceled Jurassic Adventures* | 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $129 (add $45 for after care) Get ready for your very own Jurassic adventure, where the world’s greatest beasts roar back to life! This high-energy, immersive class takes you on an expedition into the age of dinosaurs and everything that came with it. Explore your favorite dinos and discover some you may have never heard of. Either way, we’re sure to have a roaring good time on this hands-on journey through the Mesozoic Era. Instructor: Community Ed Staff Let's Get Inventing* | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $129 (add $45 for after care) Let’s explore some famous inventions and their creators! Did you know many inventions are inspired by things found in nature? Let your creativity soar as we discover amazing inventions from the past and create some unique inventions of your own! Instructor: Community Ed Staff Paints, Puzzles and Pieces* | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $129 (add $45 for after care)Enjoy a week of painting masterpieces, building creations, and solving puzzles! Each day brings something new, from mosaics to personalized puzzles. Instructor: Community Ed Staff Skyhawks Basketball* | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $175 (add $45 for before care) Learn the fundamentals of stick handling, cradling, passing, and shooting in a fun, non‐checking environment. All equipment is provided, but participants may bring their own lacrosse stick. Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Rockwood Summer Academy: Before Care only | 6:30-9 a.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $55 If your child will be attending Rockwood Summer Academy, they can sign up for before care and enjoy hands-on activities, outdoor play, and a supportive space to connect with friends. ADVENTURE CLUB PROGRAMS SummerLink | 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-5 | Carman Trails Elementary | $295 per weekWhen school lets out, the summer fun continues with Adventure Club! Our SummerLink programs offer full-day adventures for elementary students, featuring exciting activities, field trips, guest presenters, and plenty of opportunities to make friends, laugh, play, and enjoy a summer filled with unforgettable experiences!Click here to register for SummerLink MORE SUMMER PROGRAMS KARATE | Tuesdays, starts June 3 | Parkway West Middle | $95Click here to learn more and register YOUTH TENNIS | Tuesdays or Saturdays, starts June 2 | Parkway South or Lafayette High School | $109Click here to learn more and register

See below for all programs in the Ballwin/Manchester area for this week.New this year! Before & After Care is now available for most programs serving youth entering grades 1-6:- Before care hours: 6:30–9 a.m.- After care hours: 3:30–5:30 p.m.Before/after care availability is noted in program descriptions below. Select the price option that fits your schedule and needs. CARMAN TRAILS ELEMENTARY (no class July 3) Outrageous Art | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Carman Trails Elem. | $105 (add $44 for before care) (no class July 3)Every piece of art is a masterpiece, perfect or not. This week’s projects are anything but ordinary as we celebrate creativity, self-expression and experimentation while diving into all things art! Instructor: Community Ed Staff *this camp has been canceled Silly, Slimy Science | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Carman Trails Elem. | $105 (add $44 for before care) (no class July 3)It’s stretchy, squishy and slimy! Mix, stir, and create wacky science projects. Each day, make slime, experiment, and become a budding scientist. Instructor: Community Ed Staff Skyhawks Cheerleading | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Carman Trails Elem. | $149 (add $44 for before care) (no class July 3)Young athletes will learn the essential skills to lead the crowd and support the home team! Participants practice cheers, proper hand and body movements, and jumping techniques. The focus is on fun while developing teamwork and leadership skills. Instructor: Skyhawks Sports *this camp has been canceled Pre-K Little Builders Construction Zone | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Ages 3-5 | Carman Trails Elem. | $105 (before care not available) (no class July 3) This high-energy, hands-on summer camp is designed just for our Pre-K engineers and architects! We're transforming our classroom into a safe, busy worksite where curiosity leads to amazing creations. Put on your imaginary hard hat and get ready to build, measure and play! Instructor: Community Ed Staff Brick City | 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Carman Trails Elem. | $129 (add $36 for after care) (no class July 3)Let’s build a CITY! What would a city be without the architects and engineers who come up with the ideas, plans and building skills for cities and make it all come together? Campers will put their engineering and architecture skills to work as they build city-themed models using LEGO® Bricks. Campers have a blast using custom-built cars to move the people of the city around town! All campers take home a custom-made mini figure. Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Boom, It's Science | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Carman Trails Elem. | $105 (add $36 for after care) (no class July 3) We love science, especially the kind that fizzes, squiggles, grows and goes boom! Each day you’ll try some of our favorite experiments and get ready to say, “Wow, that’s cool!” Instructor: Community Ed Staff Craft and Create | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Carman Trails Elem. | $105 (add $36 for after care) (no class July 3)Welcome to the ultimate summer camp where imagination is the only limit! This is the perfect space for kids to explore different artistic techniques, unleash their creativity, and transform ideas into something amazing. Craft along with our instructions or create something brand new. The possibilities are endless! Instructor: Community Ed Staff Pre-K My First Science Camp | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Ages 3-5 | Carman Trails Elem. | $105 (after care not available) (no class July 3) This high-energy, hands-on summer camp is designed just for our Pre-K engineers and architects! We're transforming our classroom into a safe, busy worksite where curiosity leads to amazing creations. Put on your imaginary hard hat and get ready to build, measure and play! Instructor: Community Ed Staff HENRY ELEMENTARY Spies and CSIs | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Henry Elementary | $105 (add $44 for before care) (no class July 3)Put your detective skills to the test! From solving tricky puzzles to analyzing fingerprints, discover the world of espionage. Navigate through a "laser" obstacle course, crack codes, and uncover the secrets of what it takes to think like a true spy. Instructor: Community Ed Staff Play with Clay | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Henry Elementary | $105 (add $44 for before care) (no class July 3) It’s time to play with clay! Each day students will use air-dry clay to create unique and original masterpieces. From simple pinch pots to tiny fruit creations, they’ll learn basic pottery techniques and have fun every step of the way. Instructor: Community Ed Staff Popstar Academy | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Henry Elementary | $105 (add $36 for after care) (no class July 3)Calling all future popstars! Whether you're inspired by Taylor Swift, K-pop Demon Hunters, or classic hits, this class is for anyone ready to shine. Create your own microphone, trade friendship bracelets, and sing along to favorite songs from today and years past. Get ready to move, dance, sing, and have fun like a true star! Instructor: Community Ed Staff Science of the Stars | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Henry Elementary | $105 (add $36 for after care) (no class July 3) Unravel the universe this summer! Blast off into a world of cosmic discovery. This camp is perfect for young astronomers or anyone who looks up at the sky in wonder. Explore planets, galaxies, constellations, and more, and dive into the science of the stars! Instructor: Community Ed Staff ADVENTURE CLUB PROGRAMS SummerLink | 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-5 | Carman Trails or Henry Elementary | $295 per weekWhen school lets out, the summer fun continues with Adventure Club! Our SummerLink programs offer full-day adventures for elementary students, featuring exciting activities, field trips, guest presenters, and plenty of opportunities to make friends, laugh, play, and enjoy a summer filled with unforgettable experiences! Click here to register for SummerLink MORE SUMMER PROGRAMS KARATE | Tuesdays, starts June 3 | Parkway West Middle | $95Click here to learn more and register YOUTH TENNIS | Tuesdays or Saturdays, starts June 2 | Parkway South or Lafayette High School | $109Click here to learn more and register