City of Roswell Summer Guide 2023

The City of Roswell presents 2023’s

RECREATION

W. COLLEGE BLVD.

SPECIAL EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Alien Chase POPULAR!

Saturday, July 1 7:00am

All ages | $35

Have you ever seen an alien? This may be your chance! Walk or run this 5K course and let us know if you spot a UFO. We believe, but do you? Alien-themed costumes are encouraged. All participants will receive a race-day T-shirt. Race (7:00am) and registration (5:30am to 6:30am) begin at DeBremond Stadium.

TRIVIA NIGHTS

World History

Friday, June 2 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Harry Potter™

Friday, July 7 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Music through the Ages

Friday, August 4 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ages 18+ | $10/team

Calling all brainiacs! Register your team of up to four players to compete in a trivia contest to see who truly knows their stuff! Have fun, compete with teams and win prizes! All trivia events take place at the Adult Center.

Recreation

Roswell Parks and Recreation

ROSWELL RECREATION & AQUATIC CENTER 1402

ROSWELL ADULT CENTER 807 N. MISSOURI AVE.

FITNESS CLASSES

All fitness classes are continuous and included with membership or daily fee.

Ages 18+

Active Adults

Mon/Wed/Fri 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Tues/Thurs 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Great for seniors and adults of all ages. Small group personal training consisting of a dynamic warm-up, aerobic exercise, resistance training, and a static cool down. Helps with your cardio strength, endurance, flexibility and balance. Takes place at the Adult Center.

Aerobics POPULAR!

Mon/Tues/Thurs Rec Center 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Mon/Wed/Fri Adult Center 9:00am - 10:00am

Join us for an exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic movement with stretching and strength training.

Senior Workout POPULAR!

Mon/Wed/Fri 10:00am - 10:30am

A workout that is good for different levels of mobility. All movements can be easily adjusted to fit most people’s needs. Takes place at the Adult Center.

Step Aerobics POPULAR!

Tues/Thurs 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Step up, around and down on a 4-inch platform in different patterns to boost your heart rate and strengthen your muscles. Takes place at the Adult Center.

Stretching POPULAR!

Mon/Wed/Fri 9:30am - 10:00am

Loosen those muscles and joints from head to toe with some relaxing guided stretches. Takes place at the Adult Center.

Yoga

Mon/Wed/Fri 11:00am - 12:00pm

Yoga enthusiasts of all levels are welcomed. Learn some of the most common poses that are physically challenging, but at a slower pace for beginners. Takes place at the Adult Center.

AQUATICS

Roswell Recreation & Aquatic Center

Swim Lessons (6 Sessions)

Ages 3-12 • $65

SPLASH on in with summer swim lessons!

Pre-K and Guppies lessons are basic-level courses that are designed for students with limited water experience. Sharks lessons are for children with some experience in the water independently, those who can float without support and can recover to a vertical position on their own.

Tabata Aquafit Training

Included with membership or daily fee

Group fitness Tabata is high/moderate intensity intervals consisting of 10 sets of fast-paced exercises each performed for 60 seconds of active work and 10 seconds of rest.

Water Pilates

Included with membership or daily fee

Splash into action with water pilates! This exercise places an emphasis on developing a strong core through exercises that focus on precision and accuracy.

Water Aerobics

Included with membership or daily fee

Looking for a low-impact exercise in the water? This type of exercise is similar to normal aerobics, but since it’s done in the water, it places less strain on your joints. Intensity level is low/moderate.

Please call 575-624-6719 for updated aquatic classes/sessions start dates, and indoor/outdoor pool availability.

PERFORMING ARTS

Beginner to Roller Skating

Tuesdays June 6 - July 11 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ages 18+ | $28

Learn the basics like start, stop, forward and backward skating. Put them together and you’re rollin’. Class takes place at the Adult Center.

Advance to Recreational

Roller Skating

Thursdays June 8 - July 13 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ages 18+ | $28

You know the basics. Now learn to dance, exercise and do tricks. You will be ready to Roller Derby! Class takes place at the Adult Center.

Dance and skate your way into getting active this summer!

Folklorico Class

Mondays June 5 - July 24

Ages 5-12 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Ages 13-49 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ages 50+ 7:00pm - 8:00pm

$19

This type of dance reflects the traditions, cultures and beliefs of people in a particular region. Folkloric dance expresses the life and spirit of a people through its movement and music. Classes take place at the Recreation & Aquatic Center.

Line Dance Class POPULAR!

Thursdays June 8 - July 20 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ages 18+ | $15

In this class you will learn a variety of line dances and western struts. This is a fun way to exercise at the Adult Center.

TECHNOLOGY

Roswell Adult Center

How to Computer

Tuesdays June 6 - July 18 10:00am - 11:00am

Thursdays April 20 - May 25 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Thursdays June 8 - July 20 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Ages 18+ | $15

This flexible, slow-paced curriculum is intended to take you from no knowledge to self-sufficient. Classes take place at the Adult Center.

Intermediate Computer Class

Thursdays June 8 - July 20 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ages 18+ | $15

Learn the basics of word processing. Download, upload and export documents to and from your computer. This class takes place at the Adult Center.

ARTS & CRAFTS

Roswell Adult Center

Lapidary Open Studio

Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am - 12:00pm

Cut some rocks! Use our tools and machines to cut, shape shine and create beauty from the earth. Lapidary 101 required for open studio participation.

Painting Open Studio

Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm

Tues/Thurs 10:00am - 8:00pm

Explore and create your own works of art with others in a shared place.

Stained Glass Open Studio

Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm

Tues/Thurs 10:00am - 8:00pm

Use what you’ve learned in our stained glass classes in this open studio time.

Lapidary 101

Tues/Thurs June 6 - July 20 10:00am - 12:00pm

$25

You will never know its treasure until you see the inside. Learn how to find the right rock, cut and shape it until its beauty shines through. Class runs June 6 through July 20.

Stained Glass Class

Thursdays June 8 - July 13 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Fridays June 9 - July 14 9:00am - 11:00am

$36

Learn the techniques that are involved with creating pieces of art using colored glass. All supplies are provided and participants will finish with a completed project. Each class runs 6 weeks.

Gardening

Thursdays June 8 - July 20 6:00pm - 7:00pm

$21

Playing in the dirt can be fun! This basic gardening session will cover plant parts from the bloom to the fruit, house plants, and soil importance. Class runs June 8 to July 20.

Open Studio is continuous and included with membership or daily fee. All Adult Center programs are ages 18+

SPORTS

Roswell Recreation & Aquatic Center

Indoor Soccer 5v5

Registration May 1-31

Season starts June 6

Ages 4-5, 6-8, 9-12 | $45/player

Want to enjoy the fun of soccer without worrying about those pesky grass stains? Come join our 5v5 indoor soccer league! Kids will practice their soccer skills while remaining in our gym.

Adult Basketball League

Registration May 1 - June 31

Season starts July 10

Ages 18+ | $210/team

Whether you are missing your high school days, or you are looking for some friendly competition, our adult basketball leagues will allow you to keep playing the sport you love.

Youth Volleyball League

Registration July 1-31

Season starts August 21

Ages 7-8,9-10 | $45/player

Bump and set in this fun-filled Youth Volleyball league! Our sports leagues are designed to teach the fundamentals. This is a great way to get exercise and learn balance, hand-eye coordination, strategy, and social skills all while having fun. This league, every player is a winner!

YOUTH CAMPS

Roswell Recreation & Aquatic Center

Summer Camps

Mon-Fri

Camp Atlantis

Sports of All Sorts Camp

Camp Olympics

Lost in Space Camp

Crafty Camp

Fantasy Camp

June 12 - June 16

June 19 - June 23

June 26 - June 30

July 10 - July 14

July 17 - July 21

July 24 - July 28

Ages 5-12 | $55/child/week 7:30am - 5:30pm

Join us for a fun-filled summer! We strive to foster personal growth for children by providing fun and safe recreational activities. Our days will be filled with endless crafts, projects, games, sports, swimming, and so much more.

Jr. Lifeguard Camp

Mon-Thurs July 24-27 8:30am - 4:30pm

Ages 12-17 | $109/child

This four day camp allows local youth who are interested in becoming a lifeguard, a chance to experience a day in the life of a certified guard. They will go through a modified lifeguard course starting with a swim assessment. Once they pass the swim assessment, they move on to learn lifeguard skills, such as CPR & First Aid, teamwork, the importance of physical conditioning, zoning, rotations and secondary duties.

Intro to MMA NEW!

Thurs & Fri

May 18 - June 2

June 15 - June 30

July 6 - July 21

Ages 5-8 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Ages 9-14 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ages 15+ 7:00pm - 8:00pm

All sessions cost $32/participant

YOUTH PROGRAMS GET ACTIVE THIS SUMMER!

When you get into Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), you will learn how to use your elbows and knees throughout your training. You will need to develop speed and force, as well as flexibility. Each session takes place at the Roswell Recreation & Aquatic Center and is three weeks long. Class requires head gear, mouth piece and gloves (not included).

There are 32 parks and outdoor recreation facilities, as well as several walking trails, to enjoy in Roswell.

PRESCHOOL & YOUTH PROGRAMS

Roswell Recreation & Aquatic Center

Basketball Class

Mondays June 5 - July 10

Ages 3-4 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ages 5-6; 7-8 4:15pm - 5:00pm

$32

Bring your child in to shoot some hoops and learn the tips, tricks and fancy footwork of basketball.

Soccer Class

Mondays June 5 - July 10

Ages 3-4 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ages 5-6; 7-8 4:15pm - 5:00pm

$32

Learn the basics of soccer while working on coordination, balance and motor skill development in this introdutory course.

T-Ball Class

Tuesdays June 6 - July 11

Ages 3-4 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ages 5-6; 7-8 4:15pm - 5:00pm

$32

Let your child be the next heavy hitter in our T-ball class. This class will teach the foundation for baseball and softball.

Hip Hop Class

Wednesdays June 7 - July 12

Ages 3-4 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ages 5-6; 7-8 4:15pm - 5:00pm

$32

Dance the afternoon away. This class is for kids of all skill levels even if you have two left feet, the best dance moves or somewhere in between.

Homeschool PE

Wednesdays June 14 - July 19

Ages 5-12 10:00am - 11:00am

$32

Get up, get out and get moving with our Homeschool PE program! This six-week class helps homeschool children socialize and interact with others while engaging in movement activities.

Cheerleading

Wednesdays

Ages 3-4 June 7 - July 12 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ages 5-6; 7-8 June 14 - July 19 4:15pm - 5:00pm

$32

This introductory class is on its way to being number 1! Our very own Goddard Cheerleaders will be teaching children how to cheer, work as a team and master some dance moves.

Volleyball Class

Thursdays June 8 - July 13

Ages 3-4

3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ages 5-6; 7-8 4:15pm - 5:00pm

$32

Serve it, hit it, watch it fly over the net. This class will encourage teamwork while learning the skills and thrills of volleyball! This class will be taught by a former Roswell High volleyball and travel volleyball player.

Disc Golf Youth

Thursdays June 8 - July 13

Ages 8-17 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Ages 18+ 5:00pm - 6:00pm

$32

We live in the land of flying discs! Come out and learn the principles of disc golf so you can master flying discs of your own. It is more than just throwing a disc!

Football Class

Fridays June 9 - July 14

Ages 5-6 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Ages 7-8 5:00pm - 5:45pm

$32

Welcome to Friday afternoon football class. Here is where it all begins; the basics. We will be using beginning drills and skills to teach the fundamentals of football. This is a no tackle class, as we will be using flags.

SPRING RIVER ZOO

DAILY 10AM-4PM

1306 E. COLLEGE BLVD.

Spring River Zoo

ANIMAL ADVENTURES

Scavenger Hunt (Summer)

Begins June 21 10:00am - 4:00pm

Included with admission

Come to Spring River Zoo and hunt down clues to learn more about our animals in this fun scavenger hunt around the zoo! Turn in your answer sheet for a chance to win a small prize. This family fun activity is free with admission to the zoo and is available every day of the season.

Keeper Chats

Fri-Mon 11:30am & 1:30pm

Included with admission

Come learn about one of our animals here at the Spring River Zoo from the ones who know them best— their zookeeper! This chat is free with admission to the zoo.

Animal Birthdays

4th Saturday/Month 10:00am - 4:00pm

Included with admission

Come out and celebrate animal birthdays here at the zoo. Keepers will feed our highlighted birthday animal a special snack at 12:00pm. Stop by the party room to create a homemade card for one of your family members!

COMING SOON!

Tortoise Exhibit Expansion

Opens June

Included with admission

Coming this summer to the zoo. Experience our new exhibit that will allow guests a closer view and an opportunity to interact with our African Spurred Tortoises.

SUMMER CAMPS

Pre-K Camp

June 5-9

Ages 4-5 | $45/child

8:00am - 12:00pm

All about the animals. Children are encouraged to come learn about animals through stories and arts and crafts. Tour the zoo and meet our animals. Parents are encouraged to stay during the camp.

Predator/Prey Camp

June 12-16

Ages 6-10 | $85/child

8:00am - 3:00pm

Learn about hunting strategies of various predators and avoidance techniques of prey and what it takes to survive in the wild. Children learn about behaviors and adaptions animals use to be successful in their environments.

Jr. Zookeeper Camp

June 19-23

Ages 11-15 | $85/child

BIG EVENTS

Bounce House Bash

Saturday, June 3 10:00am - 3:00pm

All Ages | $5/person for event

8:00am - 3:00pm

Tweens and teens learn about the profession of animal care. They will learn husbandry skills, veterinarian practices and how to do basic behavioral training.

Camouflage Camp

July 10-14

Ages 6-10 | $85/child

8:00am - 3:00pm

See what adaptions species have acquired in order to hide from others in the wild. Children learn how deceptive nature can be in order to survive.

Biomes Camp

July 17-21

Ages 11-15 | $85/child

8:00am - 3:00pm

Tweens and teens experience the diversity of habitats that allow animals to thrive in their environments. See how environment shapes their behaviors and physical traits. Learn why it is important to preserve and protect each of these biomes.

Come celebrate the end of the school year and beginning of summer at the zoo’s Bounce House Bash. Participate in activities and games for the day. Enjoy first Saturday with free entry to the zoo for Roswell residents.

The Golrak Experience POPULAR!

July 1-2 10:00am - 3:00pm

All Ages | Included with admission

Once again our professional colleagues from the Tallean Zoo on the planet Goconis have shipped a young Golrak, Pteropus spatium goconii, on limited loan to Spring River Zoo. Come learn what the zoo has to do to develop a habitat, diet and care for this unique species. Also learn about what challenges this species faces and what we are doing for its survival.

Sunday Sundaes

August 5, 12, 19 & 26 11:00am - 2:00pm

All Ages | Included with admission

This August you can enjoy Sundaes on us. Every Sunday in the month of August stop by the zoo and enjoy a cooling refreshment brought to you by the generosity of area businesses. While supplies last.

ROSWELL MUSEUM

Movies Under the Moon

Fridays, June 2 and July 28

Free

Have a magically memorable summer night with a free outdoor movie! Bring your blankets, folding chairs, snacks, family and friends for this family-friendly evening under the stars. Pre-show science activities and games begin at 8pm and the film will start at nightfall.

Space Jam

Friday, June 2 8:00pm

An evil alien theme park owner sends his minions to Earth to kidnap Bugs Bunny and his friends to feature in a new attraction. In an attempt to earn their freedom, Bugs challenges them to a basketball game and must get the help of Michael Jordan. (1996, 1 hour 40 minutes)

Iron Giant

Friday, July 28 8:00pm

A giant alien robot crash-lands near a small Maine town in 1957. A local boy forms an unlikely friendship with him and must protect him when government agents try to destroy the misunderstood machine. (1999, 1 hour 26 minutes)

May 13 | Card Shop

June 10 | Planetarium Day

July 8 | Creature Feature

August 12 | Playtime

Each second Saturday of the month, museum admission is free to Roswell residents and there are free, all ages activities from 10am to 1pm and a planetarium show at 11am to explore and enjoy.

COMMUNITY MEETUPS

Board Game Day

First Saturdays 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Members Free | $5 Non-members

No RSVP required

Join local game designer/master Matt Bromley (Wildbird Games) at the table for a new adventure. Learn a new game or hone your skills with like-minded folks and players of all ages. Host’s table games will vary each month, one table will be designated for DnD, and additional tables will be available for bringyour-own-game setups. Meet-up will not take place in July due to the UFO Festival.

Sunday Afternoon Yoga

All Levels

Second and Fourth Sundays 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Members Free | $5 Non-members

No RSVP required

On the second and fourth Sundays at 2pm, come by the museum for an all-levels gentle yoga class in the Bassett Auditorium. Sessions are taught by certified instructor Alice Buck.

Ukulele Saturdays

Third Saturdays 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Members Free | $5 Non-members

No RSVP required

Meet up for some strumming fun, while building confidence in this hour-long jam session led by ukulele enthusiast Erica Entrop.

Sew Crafty Pin Pals

Wednesdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Seniors 60+ & Members Free | $5 Non-members

No RSVP required

This adult-centered group is open to everyone making anything with a needle, whether it is crochet, knitting or sewing. A casual gathering for like-minded makers, swap stories and techniques and get feedback from others. Informal, bring your own projects and enjoy the company.

ROBERT H. GODDARD PLANETARIUM

Planetarium Shows

$3-$5, Museum Members Free

The Robert H. Goddard Planetarium is home to a state-of-the-art, full-dome digital theater system. Planetarium shows are presented Tuesday through Saturday at 1, 3 and 5 pm and a Friday 7 pm show. Each show includes a full-dome film accompanied by a star presentation. Programs last approximately 45 minutes. Check website for show details.

KIDS CLAY & ART CLASSES

Kids Clay: Story Bowl

Mon-Fri, June 12-16

Session 1: Ages 7-9

Session 2: Ages 10 to Teen

9:00am - 10:00am

10:00am - 11:00am

$65 Members | $75 Non-members

What story could your favorite animals tell about their adventures? Just imagine the scene on the edge of a large clay bowl. Let’s do it! This class is scheduled so students can take along with The ART of the Story. Supplies provided.

The ART of the Story

Mon-Fri, June 12-16

Session 1: Ages 10 to Teen

Session 2: Ages 7-9

9:00am - 10:00am

10:00am - 11:00am

$65 Members | $75 Non-members

Explore the connections between art and story, and how artists tell stories using objects, illustration, and books. Finding inspiration in the Roswell Museum collection, we will combine drawing, printmaking and imagination to create original visual stories. By the end of the week, you’ll be master storytellers! This class is scheduled so students can take along with Kids Clay: Story Bowl. Supplies provided.

Kids Clay: Sculpture/Portrait

Mon-Fri, July 10-14

Session 1: Ages 7-9

Session 2: Ages 10 to Teen

9:00am - 10:00am

10:00am - 11:00am

$65 Members | $75 Non-members

Hand-build a bust (head and shoulders) out of clay coils of someone familiar to you. Using mirrors for reference, who do you think you’ll see? This class is scheduled so students can take along with MAXimize Yourself!. Supplies provided.

MAXImize Yourself!

Mon-Fri, July 10-14

Session 1:

Ages 10 to Teen 9:00am - 10:00am

Session 2: Ages 7-9

10:00am - 11:00am

$65 Members | $75 Non-members

Students will create a portrait of themselves or a family member after the style of Pop/Psychedelic artist of the 1960s Peter Max. Bright, bold colors and clean black outlines are all the elements of the week. Please bring a printed photo of the person or pet who will be the subject of your portrait. This class is scheduled so students can take along with Kids Clay: Sculpture/Portrait. Supplies provided.

CLASSES

Adult Clay: Summer Open Studio

May 30 - September 8

$170 Members | $195 Non-members

Adult, All Levels

This 16-week open studio session is for adult students who have taken at least one previous clay class at the Museum, and wish to work independently outside of a class format. Clay is available for purchase in the studio. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10am to 6pm and Mondays 10am to 3pm, except during Kids Clay classes.

Kids Clay: Throwing on the Wheel

Mon-Fri, June 12-16

Monday, June 19

Friday, June 23 11:00am - 12:30pm

$80 Members | $100 Non-members

Ages 11 to Teen

Make various thrown bowls and cups with emphasis on inventive surfaces. Students must have had a previous class in clay at the Roswell Museum. Supplies are included.

UFO FESTIVAL

At the Roswell Museum

From Bartók to Webern: Classical and Experimental Music of the 1930s and 1940s with the Giovanni String Quartet

Friday, June 30 7:00pm, doors open at 6:00pm

$20/person

The Roswell Symphony Orchestra in partnership with the Roswell Museum and the RMAC Foundation present the Giovanni String Quartet of Albuquerque for an after-hours performance in the museum’s original 1937 Founders Gallery. The evening will honor the museum’s 85th anniversary year and the Roswell UFO Incident with compositions drawn from the 1930s and 1940s featuring innovative composers Hungarian Béla Bartók and Viennese Modernists Alban Berg, Arnold Shoenberg and Anton von Webern, among others. Enjoy a selection of locally-made desserts during intermission, included with your ticket. A wine and beer cash bar will be available pre-show through intermission.

Rocket Camp

Session 1: Grades 3 & 4

Tues-Thurs, July 11-13 9:00am - 12:00pm

Session 2: Grades 5 & 6

Tues-Thurs, July 18-20 9:00am - 12:00pm

$45 Members | $60 Non-members

Want to design, build and fly your very own model rocket? You can in this introduction to the exciting world of rocketry! See and learn how mathematics explains the world of rockets and aero-science through simple lessons in physics and rocket flight. Learn the laws of rocket stability and aerodynamics. Best of all, you will actually build and launch your own vehicle at the end of the course to show your family and friends what you learned. Model rocketry, a super fun, crowd-pleasing STEM activity, is safe and a widespread hobby that has been credited as a significant source of inspiration for children who eventually become scientists and engineers. Supplies included.

The UFO Festival takes place

June 30 - July 2 all over Roswell!

Alien Crazy Hair Salon

Saturday, July 1 9:00am - 12:00pm

$15/person

Get a crazy hairdo to dress up your UFO Festival experience! Choose from a portfolio of festivalinspired designs and have your hair shaped, colored and/or bedazzled. Have fun being creative and going wild with an eye-catching and out-of-this-world hairstyle. Open to (and encouraged) for all ages! Register in advance to reserve a spot!

Goddard Planetarium Laser Shows

June 30 - July 2 Showtimes vary

$15/person

Join us during the UFO Festival in the Goddard Planetarium as we combine legendary music with laser-light visuals. Enjoy music hits from Queen, Grateful Dead, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and more, all under the planetarium’s 40-foot dome.

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