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Adult & Me: Canvas Collaboration
Kids! Pick a favorite adult painting partner and prepare to create! Adults and kiddos will be provided with one canvas, all necessary materials, and step-by-step instructions to create one amazing masterpiece to take home. This class is taught by a CE Instructor. Wednesday, March 5 | Babler Elementary | 6:30-8:30 p.m. All Ages $19 per person -
Adult & Me: Cookie Challenge
Baking skills will be put to the test as you encounter some sweet competition! Adult and child duos will be given a cookie challenge of their own to complete, presenting their final product to the class. This program is taught by a CE Instructor. Monday, February 3 | Crestview Middle School | 6:30-8:30 p.m. All Ages $19 per person -
Adult & Me: Mother's Day Tea Party
Kids can celebrate Mother's Day with the special adult in their life! Memorable crafts, exciting games, and of course, tea and sweets! This program is taught by a CE Instructor. Saturday, May 3 | Rockwood South Middle School | 10-11:30 a.m. All Ages $19 per person -
Baby Bonanza
Save, share, and shop all things baby, toddler, and maternity! Join us for this FREE event where local families buy and sell their gently-used baby, toddler and maternity items at great prices! Interested in selling your stuff? Register to reserve your spot! Looking to shop and want to make sure you get the very best of what's available? Purchase an early bird ticket to gain access to the event before it opens to the public! FREE admission: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Early Bird access: 8-9 a.m. (Event will run rain or shine.) Saturday, April 5 | Parkway West High School | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. VENDORS: Selling areas are approximately 20 feet wide by 20 feet long. Selling spaces are reserved for individual sellers only and are not available to retail businesses. | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. $30 per space EARLY BIRD ADMISSION: Beat the crowds and get the best deals by purchasing an exclusive early bird ticket! Early bird access is available from 8-9 a.m. with a limited number of tickets sold. | 8-9 a.m. $10 per person -
Baby Weights
Are you a new mom? Use your baby as a “weight” as you kickstart your journey to getting back into shape. This course is for moms with babies, ages 4 weeks to 2 years old. Must be cleared by a doctor to participate. Instructor: St. Lou Dance Crew Thursdays, starts April 1 St. Lou Dance Crew, 930 Kehrs Mill Rd. | 6 sessions | 9:30-10:15 am. Ages: Parent & Child up to 15 lbs. $115 per parent/child pair | Gold and Silver Card does not apply -
Birthday Parties at the Babler Outdoor Education Center
Let us give your child and their friends an outdoor birthday EXPERIENCE they are sure to be talking about all year! From archery, GPS, NERF, Survival Skills and more there is something for everyone from ages 5-12. Along with your experience, enjoy a dedicated space for presents and cake. For more information, visit our website at prcommunityed.org or contact Supervisor Mike Dowell at dowellmike@prcommunityed.org. Check out what one family had to say! "We had such a great party for my 7 year old’s 'All About Animals' birthday at Babler. We were so impressed with all that was provided and with the instructor leading the party. The timing was spot on, the activities were perfect for that age group and the instructor was so easy to work with and handled everything. The outdoor and indoor spaces for the party worked out well and had everything we needed. We valued getting the kids outside and interacting with nature in such a fun way. Thank you for a well thought out and executed party at a reasonable price! We will certainly be recommending Babler OEC and will likely be back for another party in the future with one of our other children. One of the parents at the party said, 'This is the best birthday party we’ve been to!' and I agree!" -
Bite-Sized Kids Cooking
Empower you and your child to step into the kitchen and learn lifelong skills of choosing and exploring healthy and whole foods. Using your senses, taste, touch, see and smell new foods. Get hands-on cooking experience. Learn about kitchen safety, peeling, measuring, chopping, mixing, and so much more while making memories with their family. Older kids will build on basics, recognize kitchen tools and appliances, read recipes and labels, make shopping lists, and learn basic knife skills. Session 1: Saturday, March 1 | Ages 3-6 & Parent | 9-10 a.m. (no class March 22) Session 2: Saturday, March 1 | Ages 7-11 & Parent | 10:15-11:15 a.m. (no class March 22) Parkway Southwest Middle School | 4 sessions $85 per parent/child pair -
Earth Day Academy
The month of April is a time when we celebrate Earth Day, Arbor Day, National Gardening Day, International Day for Biodiversity, National Park Week and more earth-centered days. Join us for presentations on the principles of "Leave No Trace", "America's National Parks", and make your own earthly sweet treat! Saturday, April 12 | Babler Outdoor Education Center | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. All ages | $12 per person -
Egg-cellent Scavenger Hunt
Experience an egg hunt like no other. Use a handheld GPS to find hidden eggs all over the Babler Outdoor Education Center. Exchange your eggs for prizes at the end! Taught by Community Ed Instructors. Session 1: Saturday, March 29 | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Session 2: Saturday, March 29 | 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. $12 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 -
Family Archery
Ready, aim, fire! Families are invited to learn the basic archery skills that they can take to ranges across St. Louis County. All equipment is provided. Bows are the appropriate weight/height for youth ages 10+ through adult. Instructor: Community Ed Staff Session 1: Friday, March 7 Session 2: Friday, April 11 Session 3: Friday, May 9 Babler Outdoor Education Center | 5-7 p.m. Ages 10+ | $19 per person -
Family Baking Night: Gingerbread Bake-Off
Kick-off the holidays with a friendly competition to build the ultimate gingerbread masterpiece. Families are provided with kits, decorating tools and design-planning sheets to bring their gingerbread visions to life. At the end of the activity, families will vote for the gingerbread house that brings the most joy! The house with the most votes will go home with a sweet prize! This program is taught by a CE Instructor. Friday, December 6 | LaSalle Springs Middle School 6:30-8:30 p.m. | All ages $19 per person -
Family Bingo & Pizza Night
Round up the family for an evening of BINGO fun! Play the classic game, engage with friends, meet new families, and be the next to yell "BINGO!". This program is taught by CE Instructor. *Note: Cheese & Peperoni pizza will be served along with lemonade and water. Please feel free to bring additional snacks (allergy-friendly - no peanuts/tree nuts) and drinks (non-alcoholic). Friday, April 25 | Chesterfield Elementary 6:30-8:30 p.m. | All ages $19 per person -
Family Candy Cane Hunt
Set out on amazing candy cane hunts around the Babler Outdoor Education Center. The first candy cane hunt is a free-for-all style hunt where participants are separated by age group in different fields. On "GO," you will scramble to find as many candy canes as possible. After you find your fill, head out on a clue driven scavenger hunt to find MORE hidden candy canes all over the Babler Outdoor Education Center. Lastly, take a step inside to make festive crafts, sip on hot cocoa and win prizes! Saturday, December 7 | Babler Outdoor Education Center | 5:30-7 p.m. $9 per person (may sign up to 6 family members) 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. Do not check each family member attending. -
Family Fishing
Learn to fish as a family! Once you're "hooked", recreate the experience at one of the many stocked lakes and ponds throughout the St. Louis area! All equipment is provided. Taught by Community Ed instructors. Session 1: Saturday, March 22 Session 2: Saturday, April 26 Session 3: Saturday, May 17 Babler Outdoor Education Center | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. All ages | $19 per person -
Family Trivia & Pizza Night
Enjoy an unforgettable night of family fun and friendly competition! Grab a slice and team up with family and friends to tackle trivia topics covering pop culture, movies, songs, sports and more. This program is taught by CE Instructor. *Note: Cheese and pepperoni pizza will be served along with lemonade and water. Please feel free to bring additional snacks (allergy-friendly - no peanuts/tree nuts) and drinks (non-alcoholic). Friday, February 21 | Uthoff Valley Elementary 6:30-8:30 p.m. | All ages $19 per person -
Family Yoga
Yoga fitness class that specializes in Vinyasa, Hatha, Gentle Flow and Yin. Please bring your own mat, blanket, bolster/seat and/or blocks. A limited number of items are available to borrow. Wednesdays, starts January 22 | 6-7 p.m. Wren Hollow Elementary | 10 sessions | All ages $59 per family (please register one family member) | Gold/Silver cards do not apply -
Fundamentals of Fly Fishing
Bring your own fly rod, reel and line to learn about types of flies, how to cast them effectively and how to catch fish you'll be proud to brag about! Saturday, February 22 | Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed Office | 1-2:30 p.m. All ages | $19 per person -
Introduction to Meditation
Experience a calming and easy way to let go of stress. Enjoy a relaxing body scan and release tension. Saturday, February 8 | 10-11 a.m. | Parkway Southwest Middle School All Ages $59 | $29.50 Gold Card, $50.15 Silver Card | PSD 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. Gold Card members (Parkway and Rockwood district residents ages 50 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 50 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. -
Junior/Adult Beginner Golf
Want to learn the game of golf or to simply improve your skills? This 5-session class for beginner golfers covers all basics from putting to full swings. Beginner course. Instructor: Golf Instructor Maria Palozola Saturdays, starts May 10 | Ages 13+ | 10:00-11:00 a.m. 5 sessions Location: The Landings at Spirit Golf $155 Golf Class $180 Golf Class + Club Rental NOTE: Responsible for purchasing range golf balls each week. If you do not have your own clubs, clubs are available for a 5 week rental. Price of rental is $25. If the weather looks bad, make sure to check the -
Little Explorers: Garden Exploration
Along with an adult, Little Explorers are immersed in hands-on gardening, plants and outdoor exploration. Kids connect with nature and experience growth and discovery. This program is taught by CE Instructor. Session 1: Wednesday, May 7 | Babler Outdoor Education Center | 9-10 a.m. | Ages 6 mos-2 yrs Session 2: Wednesday, May 7 | Babler Outdoor Education Center | 10-11 a.m. | Ages 2-5 $29 per Adult/Child pair Parent must accompany child in class. -
Little Explorers: Music & Movement
Accompanied by an adult, Little Explorers embark on an adventure of self-discovery and exploration through lively music and engaging movement to promote physical coordination, cognitive development and social interaction. This program is taught by CE Instructor. Session 1: Wednesday, March 12 | Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed Office | 9-10 a.m. | Ages 6 mos.-2 years Session 2: Wednesday, March 12 | Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed Office | 10-11 a.m. | Ages 2-5 $29 per parent/child pair Parent must accompany child in class. -
Little Explorers: Parachute Play
Little Explorers, accompanied by their adult, will take an imaginative journey through interactive parachute activities and games promoting sensory exploration, social interaction, and spatial awareness. This program is taught by CE Instructor. Wednesday, December 11 | Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed Office | 9-10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5 years $35 Parent must accompany child in class. -
Micro T-Ball (Parent Led)
This program prepares children (ages 4-5) for organized baseball/softball in a fun, non-threatening environment. The program allows children to work one-on-one with a parent. The children will learn a variety of baseball/softball skills including throwing, catching, batting, running and agility. Session 1: Tuesdays, starts April 1 | 6-6:45 p.m. | Ellisville Elementary | 6 sessions Session 2: Thursdays, starts April 3 | 6-6:45 p.m. | Ellisville Elementary | 6 sessions Ages: Parent and Child ages 4-5 $79 -
Performance Dance
In this class, learn a full dance routine and, if you choose to participate, perform it at the "Honoring Our Heroes" variety show in July. "Honoring Our Heroes" is a non-profit group that supports first responders and healthcare workers. Kids are welcome to come alone or register with a parent for twice the fun. Mondays, starts April 21 | 6 sessions | Parkway Southwest Middle School | 6:15-7:15 p.m. (no class May 26) Ages: Parents and Youth (grades 6-8) $55 Per Person