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Teen/Youth Programs, Recreation Services

Longmont Recreation Services offers a wide range of youth and teen programs throughout the year. For complete listing of Longmont Recreation Services' Teen and Youth programs, download pages from our current brochure.

Year-Round Programs

• Alive at 25 -Longmont Recreation Services hosts “Alive at 25” - a national program intended to teach young drivers, ages 15-24, to be aware of the many dangers and typical driving hazards facing young motorists today

• CARA Swim Teams at Centennial Pool & the Longmont Recreation Center - Centennial Pool's CARA swim team, the Tsunamis, and the Longmont Recreation Center's Piranhas are both year-round CARA swim teams for youths ages 6 to 18.

• CARA Diving - Longmont Recreation Services offers CARA diving year round for youth 6 years and older

• Babysitter's Training Classes - American Red Cross Babysitter's Training certification classes are offered year round.

Summer Programs

Outdoor Adventure Camp

Have your kids outgrown the typical summer camp? The City of Longmont, Recreation Services, has the answer for you! The SPOT (Summer Programs & Outdoor Trips) is an outdoors oriented, adventure based camp that runs for six weeks over the summer for youth ages 12-16.

Each week begins with a day trip on Tuesday and then an overnight camping trip Wednesday to Thursday. *At least 1 other week must be attended in order to participate in the last week’s backpacking trip.

For more information, e-mail Brydon or call (303) 774-4562. Registration will be open online or in person at any City of Longmont Recreation facility.

Click here to download: 2012 Registration Form and required supplemental medical form

The SPOT 2012 Calendar

Days: Tue/Wed/Thurs

• Wk 1: Jun 5-7 Camping, Elitch Gardens, Swimming 4790.320
• Wk 2: Jun 12-14 Rafting, Hiking, Camping in Poudre Canyon 4790.321
• Wk 3: Jun 19-21 Mountain Biking, Camping, Swimming 4790.322
• Wk 4: Jul 10-12 High ropes course, Camping, Zipline 4790.323
• Wk 5: Jul 17-19 Rockies Game, Water World, Alpine Slide 4790.324
• Wk 6: Jul 24-26 Backpacking Trip 4790.325

Meeting Location: Sunset Shelter, 1900 Longs Peak Ave

The SPOT 2012 Fee Schedule

Fall Programs

• Youth Volleyball - Longmont Recreation Services offers a coed Youth Volleyball team-participation program for youth in grades 3-8. Fall and Spring Leagues are offered. Fall registration deadline is August 22.

• Fall CARA Cross Country – For boys and girls ages 9-14 years, Longmont Recreation Services’ Fall CARA Cross Country program exposes participants to running long distances in a recreational atmosphere.

• Youth Archery – Longmont Recreation Services offers three levels of instructor for youth ages 10 to 17 years of age: Beginner Archery, Intermediate Archery, and Advanced Archery. Month-long classes are offered once a week in September and October.

• Fall Special Events - Longmont Recreation Services hosts the Annual Halloween Parade.

• Youth and Teen Learn to Sew Youth: 7-12years; Teens 12-16years
  Great class for boys and girls with little or no experience. Sewing machine provided, kids will learn machine sewing and complete a project.

• Youth Art: 7-15 years
  Kids will tap into their creativity with these fine art classes. Join us for drawing classes galore!

Winter Programs

• YAB Youth Basketball – Longmont Recreation Services is offering YAB Youth Basketball for youth in grades three through eight. Boys and girls compete separately at each grade level.

• Denver Nuggets Skill Challenge - Longmont Recreation Services hosts the Denver Nuggets Basketball Skills Challenge competition the first week in January for boys and girls ages 7 through 14.

Spring Programs

• Longmont Youth Triathlon Club - Longmont Recreation Services offers the Youth Triathlon club for youth ages 9 to 19 to develop swimming, cycling and running abilities while promoting a healthy, active lifestyle and having fun!

• Youth Volleyball - Longmont Recreation Services offers a coed Youth Volleyball team-participation program for youth in grades 3-8. Fall and Spring Leagues are offered. Spring registration deadline is March 25.

Babysitter Training Classes

If you’re 11 to 15 years old, you can get the knowledge, skills and confidence to care for infants and school-age children. This American Red Cross class combines video, activities, hands-on skills training and discussion for a complete learning experience. Please bring pen, snacks, and/or sack lunch to class. Classes are held at Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St, Longmont unless otherwise noted.

Cost is $55 resident/ $68.75 non-residents and includes reference books and CD

Dates:	Days/Times:	Location:	Code:
May 31 July 2	Thurs, 9am-4:30pm Mon, 9am-4:30pm	St Vrain Memorial Building 700 Longs Peak Ave	6310.301 6310.302
June 12 Aug 8	Tue, 9am-4:30pm Wed, 9am-4:30pm	Sunset Pool 1900 Longs Peak Ave	6310.303 6310.305

 

Babysitter’s Boot Camp

Three classes in one – American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training, First Aid, and CPR class for infants and children. Great for both experienced and novice babysitters. For ages 12 and older. Please bring pen, lunch, and snacks, if desired.

Cost is $85 resident/ $106.25 non-resident and includes reference books and CD.

Dates:	Days/Times:	Location:	Code:
Jun 26-28 Jul 24-26	Tue-Thurs, 12-4pm Tue-Thurs, 12-4pm	Centennial Pool 1201 Alpine St	6310.331 6310.332

 

Alive at 25

The “Alive at 25” course is a national program intended to teach young drivers, ages 15-24, to be aware of the many dangers and typical driving hazards facing young motorists today. Traffic crashes are the leading cause of teen fatalities, accounting for 44% of teen deaths in the U.S. “Alive at 25” is designed to be an early intervention program to help prevent traffic violations, collisions, and/or fatalities. For more information call 1-866-605-3900. Registration is taken at www.aliveat25.us. For individuals ages 15 to 24 years. Class held at the St Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave, Longmont.

Saturdays, 8am-12:45pm, coming back in the fall 2012

updated 5/11/2012 by Web page author S. Dabney (303) 774-4827