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 Session Strategy* | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $129 (add $55 for before care)Who likes a little competition in their life? This week of strategy and gameplay is perfect for anyone looking for hands-on fun! Try some of our favorite summer games, create your own board game to share, and more. Campers will go home with games they can play with friends again and again. Who needs TV when you have session strategy! Instructor: Community Ed Staff Crafty Kid Creations* | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $129 (add $55 for before care) Calling all crafty kids! Let us guide you through cool projects, then build something from scratch during free build time. Want to make a craft your own way? Go for it! Follow along with the instructor or take your creation in any direction. We love seeing the amazing things our campers make! Instructor: Community Ed Staff Skyhawks Basketball* | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $175 (add $55 for before care) Dribble, shoot, score with Skyhawks Basketball! Perfect for developing athletes, this program sharpens passing, shooting, and dribbling skills, emphasizing sportsmanship and teamwork. Participants develop defensive and rebounding abilities in a dynamic setting that promotes personal and athletic growth. Get involved and make a difference on and off the court! Instructor: Skyhawks Sports On the Move | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 3-6 | Woerther Elementary | $329 (add $55 for before care, $45 for after care, $100 for both) Unstoppable fun awaits with Adventure Club’s On the Move program! This action-packed week takes summer on the road with exciting daily field trips that keep the adventure going from start to finish. Get soaked at water parks, explore natural wonders, visit popular area destinations, and discover hidden gems across the region. Each day brings a new experience, nonstop energy, and unforgettable memories, making this one of the most thrilling weeks of summer! Think It, Build It, Break It!* | 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $129 (add $45 for after care)Instructors will introduce a general idea, but where the kids take the crafting is up to them! Kids can follow along or create something truly unique! No two crafts will be the same and that's the way we like it! Spy School* | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $129 (add $45 for after care)Welcome to Spy School! A top-secret summer enrichment program where you'll trade your textbooks for a toolkit of espionage skills. This isn't just a camp; it's a mission to sharpen your mind, decode challenging puzzles, and master the art of being a secret agent! Instructor: Community Ed Staff Ordinary Objects Made Extraordinary* | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $129 (add $45 for after care) You will be amazed at what you can create with ordinary objects from around your house! Let us show you how to make some amazing creations with step by step instructions, and then see what you can come up with on your own. There is no limit to what we can create! Instructor: Community Ed Staff Skyhawks Volleyball* | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $175 (add $45 for after care) Dig deep with Skyhawks Volleyball! This program combines the thrill of volleyball with fun while focusing on passing, setting, spiking, hitting, and serving. Beyond skills, volleyball programs emphasize leadership and teamwork, fostering growth as players and team members. Offered in partnership with Skyhawks Rockwood Summer Academy: Before Care only | 6:30-9 a.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $55If 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.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 Experimentation Station* | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $129 (add $55 for before care)Think, guess, test and analyze! Dive into the scientific method and experiment. Each day will bring challenges for our campers to consider and work to find a solution through experimentation! Instructor: Community Ed Staff Art Attack is Back!* | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $129 (add $55 for before care) Calling all crafty kids! Let us guide you through cool projects, then build something from scratch during free build time. Want to make a craft your own way? Go for it! Follow along with the instructor or take your creation in any direction. We love seeing the amazing things our campers make! Instructor: Community Ed Staff Skyhawks Cheerleading* | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $175 (add $55 for before care) 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 It's a Bird, It's a Plane... It's Science!* | 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $129 (add $45 for after care)We might not be Superman, but we can make things fly! From catapults to cockpits, this camp is designed for future aviators. Let’s see how far and how high we can make things soar! Instructor: Community Ed Staff So. Much. Slime.* | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $129 (add $45 for after care)The name says it all! With new slime projects each day, this exciting summer adventure is perfect for any young slime enthusiast. Add in art and other fun science activities, and you have the ideal class for anyone who loves slime and adventure. Instructor: Community Ed Staff Claytastic Creations* | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $129 (add $45 for after care) Let’s play with clay! Each day features a new theme and different projects using air-dry clay. Follow along with our designs and create your own. If you love clay, playdough, or art, you’ll have a blast with our claytastic creations. Instructor: Community Ed Staff Pre-K: Pets, Vets, and Everything Animals* | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Ages 3-5 | Woerther Elementary | $129 (after care not available) Do your little ones hug every stuffed animal and dream of talking to the backyard critters? No allergies here! Using stuffies and our imaginations, we’ll explore what it takes to be a pet owner, different types of pets, and the animals all around us. From learning safety to creating animal masterpieces, this class is perfect for any young animal lover! Instructor: Community Ed Staff Skyhawks Volleyball* | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $175 (add $45 for after care) Dig deep with Skyhawks Volleyball! This program combines the thrill of volleyball with fun while focusing on passing, setting, spiking, hitting, and serving. Beyond skills, volleyball programs emphasize leadership and teamwork, fostering growth as players and team members. Offered in partnership with Skyhawks Rockwood Summer Academy: Before Care only | 6:30-9 a.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $55If 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.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 (no class June 19) Mixin' Messy Arts* | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $105 (add $44 for before care) (no class June 19)It’s art, it’s messy, it’s fun! Send campers in old clothes because we’ll be creating with paint, glue, and plenty more. Expect to take home a new project each day and get ready to get messy! Instructors: Community Ed Staff Science Seekers Unite* | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $105 (add $44 for before care) (no class June 19)“What’s that? How does it work? Why is it like that?” Finally, a camp for curious campers who question everything! Try a new science experiment each class and see if you can figure out the “what” and “why” behind our projects. Instructor: Community Ed Staff St. Louis Scott Gallagher Soccer* | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $129 (add $44 for before care) (no class June 19)Learn proper technique, improve individual ball skills, participate in team building exercises and gain self-confidence and abilities on the ball. Instructor: St. Louis Scott Gallagher Soccer Club LEGOs, LEGOs, LEGOs!* | 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $105 (add $36 for after care) (no class June 19)We have a LOT of LEGOs, and it’s time to get building! Take on daily LEGO challenges or create your own designs. From following directions to free building, there’s something for every LEGO lover! Instructor: Community Ed Staff Imagination Creation* | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $105 (add $36 for after care) (no class June 19)The best creations come from our imaginations! From new animals to wild roller coasters or anything in between, campers get to create it all. Each day has a theme, but campers decide what to build. Follow our designs or make your own. The only limit is your imagination! Instructor: Community Ed Space Explorers 2.0* | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $105 (add $36 for after care) (no class June 19)This popular camp is back with new activities and discoveries! Space is so big that we couldn’t cover it all the first time, so join us for even more space fun. Perfect for anyone interested in planets, stars, asteroids, and beyond, this camp is made for every young space explorer. Instructor: Community Ed Staff Rockwood Summer Academy: Before Care only | 6:30-9 a.m. | Grades entering 1-6 | Woerther Elementary | $44 (no class June 19)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