PRPD Fall & Winter Activity Guide 2023 / 2024

Paradise Recreation and Park District (PRPD)

6626 Skyway Paradise, CA 95969

Phone: 530-872-6393

Fax: 530-872-8619

info@ParadisePRPD.com

WWW.ParadisePRPD.com

Follow us on social media: @ParadisePRPD

Board of Directors

Steve Rodowick – Chairperson

Al McGreehan – Vice Chairperson

Mary Bellefeuille – Secretary

Robert Anderson – Director

Jenni Goodlin – Director

Staff

Dan Efseaff District Manager

Kristi Sweeney Asst. District Mgr.

Jeff Dailey Rec. Supervisor

Scott Amick Rec. Supervisor

Sarah Hoffman Office Manager

Board Secretary

Catherine Merrifield District Accountant

Sunny Quigley Admin. Asst. II

Sophia Munoz-Oliverez Volunteer Coordinator

Connor Finnigan Rec Coordinator

Park Staff

Mark Cobb Park Supervisor

Ray Lockridge Park Foreman

Dave Ricca

Jim Pickett

Kevin Peake

Theresa Casaulong

Ria Smith

Chris Sage

Dennis Leeds

Matt Sweeney

James Teller

General Information

REGISTRATION

• Online Registration Online registration and payment options available for most of our programs. See our website at www.ParadisePRPD.com and click Register Online.

• District Office Registration is available in our office at 6626 Skyway Paradise, between the hours of 9-3 p.m. Monday Friday.

• Mail In Registration Forms are available on our website and in the office. If you need a registration form mailed to you please call 530.872.6393.

Fees are charged for most programs, to cover a portion of the instructors, program supplies, maintenance and/or utility costs. Program sign-ups will be taken on a first come, first paid basis.

REFUNDS: Refunds will be given only if cancelled by 3 p.m. the day following the first class session. Classes of four meetings or less must be cancelled one business day prior to the first class. A 20% processing fee will be charged per program and will be deducted from refunds. This does not apply to classes cancelled by the

District. ALL REFUNDS will be issued within 14 days of cancellation. If you have any questions regarding fees, sign ups, programs or the use of facilities

FACILITY RENTALS / RESERVATIONS

Buildings, swim pool, picnic areas and ballparks may be reserved by groups and individuals. For more information on available dates, rental rates and policies governing the use of the District facilities please call 872.6393 or visit our website at:

www.paradiseprpd.com

PAYMENT METHODS

Payments may be made using cash, check, or ATM/Debit cards (with Visa/Master Card & Discover Logo), Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover!

Donations and Volunteers

The District needs your help to develop programming and facilities. Create your living legacy now to help us build top notch parks and programs for the Community. Call Us today at 530.872.6393.

Fall 2023 – Let the Leaves Dance and the Snow Fly!

“I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house.” – Nathaniel Hawthorne

Here at PRPD we’re trying to give you no reason to stay in the house. This is the 75th anniversary of the founding of PRPD and while we just came off a fun summer event at Bille Park with a few hundred hotdogs and ice cream bars, there’s still more to come.

The ice rink will be back and open on November 10th, I can report that it will return better than ever. There are some changes that we’ve implemented with a beginner friendly approach, new lighting, room for spectators and events, and a more energy and water conservation approach.

These changes will support the activities off the ice. Our staff has really loaded up with the activities and events surrounding the ice rink and even if you are not a skater, stop by, there’s an amazing community welcome that you will find nowhere else.

By the way, we host the Community Tree Lighting on December 2nd. On that day, we will also host Tiny Voices, Holiday Craft Faire (by some of those Christmas presents on the Ridge!), and Santa’s Arrival!)

We’ll continue to plan and initiate some of the construction projects in 2024. We invite citizens that want to have a say in the future of recreation in the District to connect with us, we’re planning for new opportunities in Butte Creek Canyon, Concow, Paradise, Magalia, and beyond.

Browse through the rest of the Activity Guide, our crew has done an amazing job of providing a variety of activities and programs for all ages.

So do not waste any of that precious sunshine and get out and enjoy!

- Dan Efseaff, District Manager

LISTOFCLASSES/ACTIVITIES

YOUTH CROSS COUNTRY MEETS

This program will provide cross country running races that are open to individuals and school teams. The running course will be set up at Bille Park with the start near the meadow area. There will be different race distances for the following grade levels: K-2nd (.2 miles), 3rd -5th (.6 miles), 6th -7th (1 mile), 8th (1.6 miles).

Instructor: Recreation Staff

Dates: Thursdays, first races start approximately 3:45 pm

Session: September 21 – October 26

Location: Bille Park upper meadow

Grades: K through 8th Fee: $36

LITTLE BALLERS BASKETBALL

This beginning basketball program will introduce boys and girls in 1st through 4th grade to the sport of basketball. Emphasis will be on skill development, athletic awareness, and learning the fundamentals of the game. Smaller basketballs and hoops may be used to aid in learning.

Instructor: Tyler Woodcox

Dates: Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 pm

Session: 9/12-2/6

Location: Pine Ridge School Gym

Ages: 1st -4th grade. Fee: $80

YOUTH BASKETBALL SKILLS

This basketball program for boys and girls is geared towards beginning through intermediate level athletes. The class will cover the basic skills needed for the game. The format of the program will depend on participation numbers, but will lean toward skill challenges, scrimmage games, and practicing.

Instructor: Tyler Woodcox

Dates: Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm

Session: 9/14-2/8

Location: Pine Ridge School Gym

Ages: 5th -8th grade. Fee: $80

YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL SKILLS

This youth sports program will teach the basic fundamentals of flag football through drills, practice, and scrimmage play. Football skills taught will include passing, receiving, running, kicking, flag pulling, and positions of the game. Class format depends on number of participants.

Instructor: Tyler Woodcox

Dates: Tues/Thur, 4:45-5:45 pm

Session: 9/14-11/2

Location: Pine Ridge School Field

Ages: 1st -8th grade. Fee: $40

TEEN DROP IN BASKETBALL

This Friday night drop-in basketball program is set up for players of all skill levels. Come on up to the Pinewood Gym for exciting pick-up games or just to shoot around.

Instructor: Tyler Woodcox

Dates: Fridays, 6:15-8:15 pm (depends on gym availability)

Session: Ongoing through winter

Location: Pine Ridge School Gym

Ages: Teens Fee: $1 per time (pay at gym)

LITTLE WIZARDS’ SOCCER

This beginning level soccer program will introduce children in 1st through 4th grade to the sport of soccer. Kids will learn skill development, athletic awareness, and the fundamentals of the game.

Instructor: Tyler Woodcox

Dates: Tuesdays, 4:45 – 5:45 pm

Session: 9/12-2/6

Location: Pine Ridge School Field

Ages: 1st -4th Grade. Fee: $80

BALLET

This class introduces children to the fundamentals of ballet. It will include ballet positions, barre and floor exercises, balance and coordination in a fun learning environment. Both girls and boys are welcome.

Instructor: Trudi Angel and staff

Dates: Tuesdays, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Session:

I: 10/3-10/24

II: 10/31-11/21

III: 11/28-12/19

Location: Northern CA Ballet Studio, 5794 Clark Road, Paradise JUDO

The art of Judo is a traditional Japanese martial art derived from the art of Jujitsu. It teaches the principals of duty, honor, discipline, responsibility, and respect. It will teach the student body awareness and control through rolling, falling, throwing, and grappling. With the training of Judo you will gain confidence, physical fitness and skill.

Instructor: Harry Burleson

Dates: Wednesday, Juniors 4:30-5:15 pm, Seniors 5:30 -6:30 pm

Session: New session each month

Location: Terry Ashe Recreation Center

Ages: Juniors 4-7 years, Seniors 7-16 years.

Fee: $40 per month(one time $80 payment to instructor for uniform and membership)

FIELD TRIPS – SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING

ARCADE ZONE/SOCIAL CLUB

This drop-in program will allow classmates from Magalia/Paradise a chance to interact with their peers in a positive environment. Students will build social skills while participating in video game play and other activities.

Instructor: Tyler Woodcox

Dates: Monday, 6:00-7:00 pm

Session: On going during school year

Location: Pine Ridge School Gym

Ages: 5th -8th grade. Fee: $1 per visit

Parents, teachers, principals, and administrators – are you looking for program providers that can help you meet Social Emotional Learning standards while meeting the spending needs of AB86? Look no further than our qualified staff at PRPD. Through the Healing Trauma Through Nature initiative we are proud to provide resilience-based workshops, field trips, and adventure programming (Kayaking, Hiking, Ropes Courses, and more) that will help your students experience standards-based curriculum. Want to speak to our Recreation Supervisor for a custom field trip or after school program for your students? Please contact us at the information listed below.

Instructor: Scott Amick. M.A.

Dates:  Monday through Friday, times based on instructor availability

Location: The Terry Ashe Center, Bille Park, Paradise Lake, Ecological Reserves, Forebay Aquatic Center

Ages: All ages and grade levels.

Fee:  Based on number of participants and experience $10 - $65/student

PRE-SCHOOLPROGRAMS

TINY TOTS

This program is designed to provide a varied and exciting experience for children 3-5 years. Activities will enhance socialization, assist in building self-confidence, and provide some educational experience. Children will participate in crafts, games, circle time, sharing, creative play, and other activities. Each session will have different planned activities. Children must be 3 years old and potty trained by the first day of class.

Instructor: Lori McCoslin

Dates: Mon/Wed or Tue/Thur, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm

Session:

1: 9/11-27 (M/W), 9/12-28 (T/Th)

2: 10/2-25 (M/W), 10/3-26 (T/Th)

3: 10/30-11/15 (M/W), 10/31-11/16 (T/Th)

4: 11/27-12/13 (M/W), 11/28-12/14 (T/Th)

5: 1/8-31 (M/W) no class 15th, 1/9-2/1 (T/Th)

6: 2/5-28 (M/W) no class 19th, 2/6-29 (T/Th)

7: 3/4-27 (M/W), 3/5-28 (T/Th)

8: 4/8-5/1 (M/W), 4/9- 5/2 (T/Th)

9: 9:5/6-22 (M/W), 5/7-23 (T/Th)

Location: Terry Ashe Recreation Center

Ages: 3-5 years. Fee: $110 (3 weeks), $140 (4 weeks)

FOREST FRIENDS

Do your kids love to play and be outdoors? This class will have your child exploring the outdoors through all seven senses. You and your child will investigate the animals, bugs, and plants in the world around them at beautiful Bille Park in Paradise.

Instructor: Bridget Rangel

Dates: Saturdays, 9:00-10:00 am

Session:

I: 9/9-30

II: 10/7-28

Location: Bille Park Pavilion

Ages: 2-6 years (parent or caregiver required with each child). Fee: $40 (per four-week session)

HEALTHANDFITNESS

TAI CHI & QI GON

This beginning through advanced adult Tai Chi class is designed to create body awareness, improve strength, extend range of motion, improve balance, and lower blood pressure.

Instructor: Felix Berkhoudt

Dates: Saturdays, 10:00 – 11:30 am

Session: Ongoing, class may eventually move indoors

Location: Bille Park upper meadow, outdoors in Paradise

Ages: Adult. Fee: $6.00 per time, pay at class

DANCE FUSION

Join us in a low impact exercise and dance class that will tone and tighten your muscles and relieve stress. All movements are scalable for different levels of fitness. All fitness levels are welcome to attend.

Instructor: Chris Kempton

Dates: Mondays/Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 pm, Fridays 9:30-10:30 am

Location: Terry Ashe Recreation Center

Ages: Adult. Fee: $4 drop in

YOGA – GENTLE

This gentle yoga class offers a stretch oriented, gentle approach to practicing yoga with minimal up and down movement. This teaching style invites a body focused practice allowing you to tune in to your body and breath, encouraging reconnection with the body through mindful movement. Beginners are welcome, but some yoga experience is helpful

Instructor: Gina Bartiromo

Dates: Mondays 5:00-6:00 pm, Fridays 1:00-2:00 pm Location: Terry Ashe Recreation Center

Ages: Adult. Fee: $5.00 per class (pay at each class)

Dates: Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 pm

Location: Magalia Community Center

Ages: Adult. Fee: $7.00 per class

CHAIR YOGA

Come explore all the benefits of a traditional mat yoga class including stretching, strengthening, toning, reducing stress, and inviting a deeper connection with the inner self while seated in the stability of a chair. Chair Yoga is great for those with injury or physical limitations. If you experience imbalance, arthritis, chronic pain, or simply don’t have ease of mobility, this class is for you. No Yoga experience is necessary, no mat is needed, and props are provided.

Instructor: Gina Bartiromo

Dates: Wednesdays, 1:00 – 2:00pm

Location: Terry Ashe Recreation Center. Ages: Adult. Fee: $5 per class (pay at each class)

ADULTPROGRAMS

PICKLEBALL

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the United States and PRPD has three outdoor courts available for all ability levels. Pickleball is a fun and lively game that is easy to learn. It is played on a badminton sized court with special paddles and a plastic ball. PRPD will be offering drop-in times two days a week. Some paddles and balls available to use. Rain will cancel the program.

Dates: Tuesday/Thursday, Sept - October, 8:30–10:30 am

Location: Terry Ashe Recreation Center Court

Ages: Adult Fee: Free, donations appreciated

BASKETBALL - OPEN COURT 3 ON 3

The fall season on the Ridge is well known for beautiful sunsets and the basketball court at the TARC is no exception! Resurrecting the hoop scene at the TARC, this community centered program will culminate in a 3x3 Tournament on October 21st and 22nd with a bracket based competition - complete with trophies and glory for the winners.

Instructor: JC Martinez

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays 5 pm – 8 pm

Session: August 21st – October 21st

Location: Terry Ashe Recreation Center. Ages: All.

Fee: Free

BASKETBALL GYM – ADULT DROP-IN

This adult basketball program will get started up again as soon we have access to the PUSD gymnasiums. Teams will be formed each Wednesday for scrimmage play.

Instructor: Recreation Staff

Dates: Wednesday, ongoing, 6:15 – 8:15 pm

Session: TBA

Location: Pine Ridge School Gym

Fee: $1.00 per time (pay at gym)

LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS

Calling all gardeners, experienced or not, Kathleen Elliott from Mountain View Landscape Design and Horticultural Consultation is continuing a series of landscape and horticulture classes to make gardening easy and fun in Paradise.

The winter class on February 3rd, will feature pruning and caring for your deciduous trees and shrubs like roses, Japanese Maples, fruit trees and vines to get ready for the 2024 growing season.

Instructor: Kathleen Elliott – Mountain View Landscape Design and Horticultural Consultation

Dates: Saturday, 10:00 – 11:30am

Session: 2/3/24

Location: Terry Ashe Recreation Center. Ages: Adult. Fee: $18

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