Stay active while connecting with others at the Mehlville School District pool! Adult water fitness classes offer a variety of engaging, low-impact workouts in the Mehlville School District Pool. The exercise you'll get is almost as invigorating as the positive community experience! New this winter and spring: Adult Power Swim | Monday & Wednesday evenings, 7-7:55 p.m. Level up your lap routine this winter with three dedicated lanes for our new self-guided, Adult Power Swim. Pay at the pool or pay online, $5 per session. Individual classes and multi session packs are available! Adult Water Exercise Participants will choose one, two or three classes per week. Choices include Swimnastics, Deep Water Exercise, Water Dance and Aqua Jogging. Classes are typically held on the following evenings: Mondays: Swimnastics Low-stress water aerobics in the shallow end of the Mehlville pool Tuesday: Water DanceGet in the groove! Dance, splash and workout in the Mehlville pool! Wednesdays: Swimnastics & Deep Water Fitness A moderate water workout in the deep end of the Mehlville pool or Low-stress water aerobics in the shallow end of the Mehlville pool Thursday: Aqua Jogging or Participants' ChoiceAqua jogging mimics the motion of jogging with less impact on your body The class activities may vary from time-to-time depending on the number of participants and teacher availability. An active and refreshing experience can be expected every class session! Check out our Swimming Pool page on the Mehlville School district site for daily Recreational (Rec) Swim hours and for more opportunities to enjoy the Mehlville School District pool. Please note, the MSDR9 employee discount cannot be combined with the 60+ discount. A max 10% discount per eligible registration is allowed.

Step onto the range and discover the precision of the National Archery School Program (NASP)! Following the foundational training guidelines of NASP, certified instructor Coach Preston Steinhoff facilitates day-long archery camp classes designed specifically for 5th grade students to master the mechanics of the compound bow. Whether they are picking up a bow for the first time or looking to perfect their grouping, this camp builds the mental focus and physical discipline required to build confidence and connect an arrow with a target. Equipment is provided and includes: NASP Original Genesis Bow Easton 1820 Arrows Feradyne 34” Block Target Because archery requires focus, high levels of discipline, and specific equipment handling any student unable to follow range safety commands will be asked to step back from the line to ensure the safety of the entire group.

Join us for a fun and active 6-week soccer skills experience! Open to elementary school students in grades K-3, this program is designed to keep kids moving, learning and building community! Focus will be on essential soccer fundamentals—dribbling, passing, ball control, and teamwork—while gradually incorporating small-sided gameplay and strategy appropriate for each age group. Each session emphasizes age-appropriate skill development, positive play, and plenty of high-energy activity. Whether your child is new to soccer or looking to grow their abilities, this program offers a supportive and exciting place to learn and have fun! Our goal is to help every participant stay healthy, develop confidence, and learn great sportsmanship in an encouraging environment. The program is open to all students in grades K–3. Families residing outside of the Mehlville School District boundaries are invited and welcome to participate!

Cursive writing classes will reveal the mystery of "fancy writing" to participants by helping them identify the cursive alphabet, practice writing repeatable letter shapes and eventually connecting letters to write words. Registration is open to students in grades 3-5. A comprehensive workbook and practice writing exercises will be provided. Students should bring their own pencils.

Teachers Mr. Kenny and Dr. Franzi of the Hoshin Sul Academy will guide martial arts students through "the art of coordinated movement," otherwise known as Hapkido. Students will learn self-discipline, character, maturity and respect for others, while learning counter-offensive and self-defense applications. Hapkido students are expected to come to class with a growth-mindset, ready to stand in line and follow the instructor’s guidance. This is an important part of developing discipline and respect for the art, as well as understanding the structure of the class.

Enjoy unlimited swims during Recreational (Rec) Swim all year with a convenient annual membership! Please see website for dates/hours: bit.ly/msdr9pool.

Enjoy swimming during Recreational (Rec) Swim without having to bring cash every visit! Please see website for dates/hours: bit.ly/msdr9pool.

The Learn to Swim program includes classes for 3-5 year olds, 6-12+ year olds, advanced swimmers and coached lap swimming. Advanced Swim and Coached Lap Swim require try-outs and a password in order to register. For more information on Advanced Swim and Coached Lap Swim, contact Liska Hromnak (Asst. Aquatics Supervisor) at HromnakL@msdr9.org. Please note, the MSDR9 employee discount on class registrations cannot be combined with multi-child discounts for swim lessons unless the employee is registering three or more children from the same household for a combined max discount of 15%. Please call Community Education Coordinator Melina Ulrich at (314) 467-5280 or email ulrichm@msdr9.org for registration questions, concerns or clarification.

With instruction from Mrs. Skokovic, students enjoy a variety of sports and exercise through clinics, games, activities and play. The experiences guarantee to increase their heart rate and encourage positivity and teamwork! Students do not need any supplies, but a water bottle and sneakers are recommended.

Community Education's Skyhawk Sports Academy provides skill-based sports programs where children can discover and develop athletic skills and social values such as teamwork, respect and sportsmanship. Programs are designed to give each child a positive experience in sports and foster a thirst for an active, healthy lifestyle and love of the game.

Community Education Summer Camp at Oakville Elementary Week 1: July 6-9 Bricks 4 Kidz - Pocket Brick Masters: Campers will tap into their inner engineer as they build iconic lightning-bolt pets, custom capture spheres, and legendary elemental dragons using LEGO® bricks. Jewelry Creations Club - Nature Paw-ty! Inspired by the colors and the critters of the great outdoors, campers will design and create classic jewelry pieces and personalized treasures like backpack pulls, bookmarks and shrink art while learning pro-techniques like beading, crimping and wiring with instructor Mrs. Carrie Lyons. Nature Engineers - Science Camp: Campers will be guided to grow a deeper understanding of Earth science, Biology and Environmental STEAM through outdoor discovery and indoor investigations with Hagemann Elementary teacher, Mrs. Stephanie Bailey. PE Sports Camp: A daily variety of classic action games mixed with rounds of recreational sports will keep campers moving while building skills, confidence and good sportsmanship with Oakville Elementary PE teacher, Mrs. Brittney Johnson.

Community Education Summer Camp at Oakville Elementary Week 2: July 13-16 Earth Aware Art Camp: Grounded in the creation of art sourced from recycled and found materials, camp artists in grades 1-5 will have a choice each day to create what they are taught in mini lessons or to delve into their own inner artist to create with the specific materials provided. Oakville Elementary art teacher, Mr. Brian Adams will instruct this empowering and imaginative camp experience!Bricks 4 Kidz | Once Upon a Galaxy: Every build tells a story! Campers will embark on thrilling adventures through enchanted kingdoms and faraway galaxies—all through the power of building with LEGO® bricks! Come experience this stellar, magical adventure! All campers take home a custom-made mini figure.Volleyball Camp: Focusing on the fundamentals of the game, campers at all playing levels will have a chance to learn new techniques and grow more confident with coached instruction from Oakville Elementary PE teacher, Mrs. Brittney Johnson.