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Aerial Adventure Climbing for Confidence and FitnessFamily Sports & FitnessSafely master the exciting RYZE Aerial Adventure Tower. Participants enjoy an adventure custom-tailored to abilities and height tolerances. Challenge yourself to an aerial adventure in a relaxing outdoor setting. Offered in partnership with RYZE Adventure Park. Session 1: Wednesday, September 25 | 6-8 p.m. *This session has been canceled Session 2: Saturday, October 5 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. RYZE Adventure Parks | 1 session Ages 8+ $49 Youth (Ages 8-17) $55 Adult (ages 18+)2024 Fall Catalog
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Bike SafetyBikingThis comprehensive bicycle safety class equips the rider with skills and knowledge to navigate streets and paths with confidence. Whether you are a seasoned cyclist or a curious newcomer, this class will teach you to be a safe, more visible rider. Taught by our Community Ed Instructor. Saturday, October 5 Parkway West Middle School | 9-10 a.m. Ages 5+ $19 per person | $9.50 Gold Card, $16.15 Silver Card 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.2024 Fall Catalog
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Birthday Parties at the Babler Outdoor Education CenterFamily Special EventsTired of the same old birthday parties and looking for something new and unique? 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 Recreation Supervisor Mike Podgorski at podgorskimike@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 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!"2024 Fall Catalog
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Bonfire Nights at Babler State ParkFamily Outdoor Programs & EventsJoin us for a memorable bonfire night, where friends and family come together to enjoy an evening of warmth, camaraderie, and unique experiences. This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others in the community, share stories, and create lasting memories under the starlit sky. Session 1: Saturday, September 28 | Glow Hunt Grab a lawn chair! Bonfire nights are the perfect chance to experience something fun and unique. Sit fireside with family and friends. Then, set out for adventure on a self-led Glow in the Dark Scavenger Hunt! It’s a perfect family-friendly night outdoors. Session 2: Saturday, October 5 | Night Hikes: Bonfire nights give your family the chance to experience something fun and unique. Sit fireside with family and friends. Our instructor will then lead you on a night time hike complete with interactive activities and discovery. What a great family-friendly night outdoors! Session 3: Saturday, October 12 | Astronomy: Stargazers, bonfire nights are a fun and unique experience. Sit fireside with family and friends. Then, head away from the light and experience the night sky. Take a look through a telescope and learn about our universe! It’s a stellar family-friendly night. Babler OEC | 6-9 p.m. All Ages | $12 per person | Gold/Silver Card does not apply2024 Fall Catalog
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Daddy/Daughter Dance: In My Dance EraFamily Special EventsDads, dress for your favorite era and encourage your daughters to shimmer like a pop star. Our DJ will spin family favorites from across the decades. Enjoy dancing, crafts, snacks and more while creating unforgettable memories. Stay until the end for chances to win door prizes and create magical moments with your special little lady! Any father figure is welcome including dads, brothers, uncles, cousins, etc. Any Father and Daughter | Ages 5+ Friday, November 8 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Selvidge Middle School $12 per person *Dad can't make it? Any father figure is welcome (grandpa, uncle, etc.)2024 Fall Catalog
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Starting SoonFamily ArcheryFamily Sports & FitnessReady, 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 appropriate weight/height for youth age 10+ to adult. Taught by Community Ed Instructors. Friday, September 20 Babler Outdoor Education Center | 5-6 p.m. All ages | $9 per person2024 Fall Catalog
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WaitlistFamily Baking Night: Gingerbread Bake-OffFamily Art & EnrichmentKick-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 person2024 Fall Catalog
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Family Baking Night: Monster CupcakesFamily Art & EnrichmentCome together with the family and transform ordinary cupcakes into friendly monsters. Each family will be provided with two (2) pre-baked cupcakes per participant, a template to sketch and plan, and a decorating kit to bring their creations to life! Before tasting their creations, each family will showcase their monster cupcakes to the group. This program is taught by a CE Instructor. Wednesday, October 16 | Crestview Middle School 6-7:30 p.m. | All ages $19 per person2024 Fall Catalog
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Family Bingo & Pizza NightFamily Art & EnrichmentIt’s a night of Bingo and 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, October 4 | Selvidge Middle School 6:30-8:30 p.m. | All ages $19 per person2024 Fall Catalog
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Family Candy Cane HuntFamily Outdoor Programs & EventsSet 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.2024 Fall Catalog
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Family Disney Trivia & Pizza NightFamily Art & EnrichmentYour family can test their Disney knowledge to determine if you are the ultimate Disney Trivia champions! Engage with friends and meet new families. 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, November 15 | Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed Office 6:30-8:30 p.m. | All ages $19 per person2024 Fall Catalog
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Starting SoonFamily Mystery NightFamily Art & EnrichmentYour family is invited to join us for a night of mystery! Play a role, solve mysteries, and work together to discover "who done it?". This program is taught by CE Instructor. Friday, September 20 | Parkway Northeast Middle School 6:30-8:30 p.m. | All ages $19 per person2024 Fall Catalog
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Geocaching: Harry PotterFamily Outdoor Programs & EventsA unique Harry Potter event like no other. Dress in your best wizard gear and grab your broomsticks! Our professors will introduce you to magical directional devices to use on your quest to discover secret destinations. Surprises and Potter-themed takeaways await you and your entire family! Session 1: Saturday, October 26 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Session 2: Saturday, October 26 | 1-4 p.m. $9 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.2024 Fall Catalog
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Kehrs Mill Family Bonfire NightFamily Special EventsCalling all Kehrs Mill Families! Join us for a night of family, friends, and fun! Multiple fire pits will be pre-lit for families to enjoy a campfire and each other's company. When you are ready for adventure, make sure to grab your first clue for an exciting, self-led, glow-in-the-dark scavenger hunt! This year's glow hunt has been updated with all new clues and surprises you won't want to miss. Grab a smore before you go and let us handle all the cleaning at the end of the night. All you need to do is bring a chair, a flashlight, and a sense of adventure! Offered in Partnership between Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed and the Kehrs Mill Elementary PTO, this event will be located at the Babler Outdoor Education Center inside Babler Memorial State Park. Driving directions will be provided in your confirmation email upon registration. Please note this is a family event and parent supervision is required at all times. $5.00 per person *Only one member of your family needs to register, please select the correct number of family members that will attend.2024 Fall Catalog
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Little Explorers: Garden ExplorationFamily Art & EnrichmentAlong with their adult, Little Explorers are immersed in hands-on gardening, plants and outdoor exploration. Kids get a chance to connect with nature and experience growth and discovery. This program is taught by CE Instructor. Wednesday, October 30 | Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed Office | 9-10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5 years $35 Parent must accompany child in class.2024 Fall Catalog
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Little Explorers: Imaginative PlayFamily Art & EnrichmentImaginative Little Explorers! Accompanied by their adult, little ones will enter a world of make-believe, storytelling and role-playing in a supportive and stimulating environment. This program is taught by CE Instructor. Monday, November 11 | Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed Office | 9-10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5 years $35 Parent must accompany child in class.2024 Fall Catalog
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Little Explorers: Music & MovementFamily Art & EnrichmentAccompanied by their adult, Little Explorers will 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. Monday, October 7 | Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed Office | 9-10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5 years $35 Parent must accompany child in class.2024 Fall Catalog
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Little Explorers: Parachute PlayFamily Art & EnrichmentLittle 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.2024 Fall Catalog
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Starting SoonLittle Explorers: Sensory PlayFamily Art & EnrichmentWe’re looking for little explorers! Accompanied by an adult, kiddos engage in hands-on activities carefully crafted to ignite exploration and inspire creativity. This program is taught by CE Instructor. Monday, September 23 | Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed Office | 9-10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5 years $35 Parent must accompany child in class.2024 Fall Catalog
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Plant Based LivingFamily Sports & FitnessDiscover more ways to increase your greens and vegetable intake. Hands-on instruction and healthy desserts made by YOU. Taste samples of healthier dishes and take home recipes so you can make your own healthy meals. Offered in partnership with St Lou Dance Crew. Session 1: Mondays, starts October 7 Session 2: Mondays, starts November 4 St. Lou Dance Crew | 4 sessions | 6:45-7:30 p.m. All ages $1292024 Fall Catalog
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Play with Clay: Adult & MeFamily Art & EnrichmentGet creative as a family while fostering meaningful connections and shared memories through the art of pottery! Learn the basics of working with air-dry clay and create a piece to take home. This program is taught by CE Instructor. Saturday, October 19 | Parkway West Middle School | 10-11:30 a.m. All Ages $19 per person2024 Fall Catalog
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Science with SantaFamily Art & EnrichmentHo ho ho! Tackle science experiments, grab a snack, and spend quality time with Santa! More memorable than a photo op, get one-on-one time with Mr. Claus while having fun with science. Guests will travel around to stations of self-led science experiments. With easy-to-follow directions and all the supplies you need, families can spend as much or as little time as desired at each experiment station. Make and take home slime, test your skills with different LEGO challenges, experiment with light refraction and so much more! We are bringing back our most popular experiments from the last two years and adding brand new ones. Saturday, December 14 | Parkway Southwest Middle School All Ages | 9:30-11:30 a.m. $19 per child. Adult supervision is required at all times during the event with no fee for the adult. Gold/Silver Card does not apply.2024 Fall Catalog
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Starry NightFamily Outdoor Programs & EventsStep out into the night air and experience the sky like never before! Learn to read the night sky and discover constellations, planets and the moon. Dates subject to change due to weather. Taught by Community Ed Instructor Kevin Roenecker. Session 1: Thursday, September 19 Session 2: Thursday, December 12 All ages | Babler Outdoor Education Center | 7:30-8:30 p.m. Price $9 per person *Dates subject to change due to the weather2024 Fall Catalog
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Tea for Two: Adult & MeFamily Art & EnrichmentPinkies up! Adult and child pairs enjoy a cozy and interactive tea-themed gathering, engage in crafts, and decorate their own tea mug to take home. This program is taught by CE Instructor. Saturday, September 28 | Parkway Southwest Middle School | 10-11:30 a.m. All Ages $19 per person2024 Fall Catalog