Spring/Summer 2024 Activity Guide

ActivityGuide Spring/Summer 2024

RECREATION & PARKS

R e gi ste r at S a nt a R o s a R e c. co m Camps Coming Your Way SCAN to access online registration

Day camps galore for every kid. pg. 19-32

Community Events for Everyone Fun family events each month! pg. 2-3

Fitness & Fun Ahead Hundreds of classes & activities for tots to seniors. pg. 11-48

SANTA ROSA PUBLIC ART PROGRAM Help Each Other Grow

by MJ Lindo-Lawyer & Joshua Lawyer

Rosa californica

by Anna Wiziarde & Julian Billotte

Live at Juilliard Free summer concert series Sundays July 14 - August 18, 2024 SRCity.org/LiveAtJuilliard

SRPublicArt.org Visit our site for programs & grant opportunites for artists

The mission of the Public Art Program is to champion artistic expression and amplify community voices through a diverse array of public art experiences to support an empowered, thriving, and inclusive Santa Rosa community connected through the power of art.

R E C R E AT I O N S P OT L I G H T Fi n d I t Q u i c k l y !

New Camp Wa-Tots - Page 30-31 Children ages 4-5 can now sign up for this new tot version of the popular Howarth Park day camp.

Boating & Sailing

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Community Events

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Contact Information

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Facility Rentals

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Neighborhood Services Picnic Reservations

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Special Destinations

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Summer Work Experience

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Volunteer

Teen Work Experience - Page 8-9 Have fun and build job skills under the guidance of Recreation & Parks professionals.

Finley Spray Ground - Page 49 Join us for the reopening of the Finley Aquatic Center and play at the new spray ground and splash pad!

Senior Fitness & Fun - Page 46 Drop-in to the Person Senior Wing and join active seniors enjoying the good life.

On the Cover Campers and counselors kick off the day with morning song time under the trees at Howarth Park’s Camp Wa-Tam. Next on the schedule: canoeing, archery, hiking, swimming, and more! See page 30-31.

Stay Connected!

Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter at SantaRosaRec.com. @SantaRosaRec

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Active Adults (50+) Programs

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Senior Center Programs

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Drop-In Programs

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Classes & Events

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Aquatics

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Facility Information & Membership

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Swim Hours & Fees

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Water Fitness & Safety Training

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Swim Lessons

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Teens & Adults Programs

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Arts & Crafts

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Dance

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Martial Arts

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Special Interest

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Sports

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Yoga, Pilates & Qigong

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Youth Programs

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Tot Classes

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Arts & Crafts

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Fitness & Sports

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Gymnastics & Dance

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Special Interest

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Spring Camps

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Summer Camps

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Registration Information

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@SRParks Spring/Summer 2024

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CO M M U N I T Y E V E N T S February

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February 1-April 5

St. Patrick’s Day 5K Presented by Fleet Feet Sports Benefitting Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks 10am • Courthouse Square Join us for this popular family event and fundraiser for the Recreation & Parks Scholarship Fund! Visit FleetFeetSantaRosa.com to register.

Keviette Minor, Digital Prints Exhibit Steele Lane Community Center (415 Steele Ln.) proudly displays four art exhibits each year. Local artists are invited to submit applications, call 707-543-3282 for more information.

February 24

FairyTale Ball 4-6:30pm, Ages 3+ & Chaperones Finley Community Center $40 per Adult/Child Couple • Join us for an evening of dancing, activities, light refreshments, and a visit from a special guest!

Pre-registration required, use code 63164 at SantaRosaRec.com or call 707-543-3737.

April April 13

The McDonald’s and Their Avenue Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery 10-11am; Tours leave every 20 minutes from Franklin Gate FREE! Donations appreciated.

Pre-registration recommended. See page 6 for more info.

April 13

Santa Rosa History Tour on Rosie the Trolley 10am-12pm; Departs from Howarth Park $25; Pre-registration required.

Half of proceeds benefit the Recreation & Parks Scholarship Fund Tour Theme: Remains to be Seen Code: 68352

March March 1-29

Leprechaun Treasure Hunt FREE! Hunt for leprechauns in our City parks and win a pot of chocolate gold! Return leprechauns to the Finley Community Center, M-F, 8am-6pm to collect your prize.

Visit SantaRosaRec.com for more information, including a list of City parks where leprechauns will be hidden.

April 15

Santa Rosa History Tour on Rosie the Trolley 10am-12pm; Departs from Howarth Park $25; Pre-registration required Half of proceeds benefit the Recreation & Parks Scholarship Fund Tour Theme: Parks of Santa Rosa Code: 68353

April 20

March 9

Arbor Day Tree Planting Party 9am-12pm Join us at Skyhawk Community Park. See page 7 for details.

Earth Day 12-4pm • Courthouse Square - FREE Food, live performances, local and earth-friendly products, and eco-friendly crafts and activities for kids.

Visit SRCity.org/EarthDay for more information.

May May 3

Darkside Tours Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery 7-9:30pm; Tours leave every 30 minutes from the McDonald Gate $35-$45; Pre-registration required.

See page 6 for more info.

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Register online santarosarec.com or call 707-543-3737

CO M M U N I T Y E V E N T S May 11

General History Tour Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery 10-11am; Tours leave every 20 minutes from Franklin Gate FREE! Donations appreciated Pre-registration recommended. See page 6 for more info.

May 12

Mother’s Day Plant Sale and Chosen Spot Expo Luther Burbank Home & Gardens Visit lutherburbank.org for details.

May 18

Kids to Parks Day 11am-3pm, Howarth Park - FREE Celebrate this nationwide day of outdoor exploration and play with family friendly activities in Howarth Park! Activities designed for children ages 6-12, but all ages welcome.

July July 13

Senior Expo 9am-12pm, FREE Person Senior Wing of Finley Community Center Come discover Santa Rosa businesses, organizations and activities that make our community a great place to live.

July 13

A Walk Down Cemetery Lane Tour Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery 10-11am; Tours every 20 minutes from Franklin Gate.

FREE! Donations appreciated Pre-registration recommended. See page 6 for more info.

May 27

Memorial Day at the Rural Cemetery 12pm, Franklin Gate FREE! Donations appreciated Honor the day with special guests, and tours of veterans’ graves.

Note: uneven surfaces and slopes. Vehicle access into the cemetery is prohibited.

June June 8

Stones and Images Tour Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery 10-11am; Tours every 20 minutes from Franklin Gate FREE! Donations appreciated Pre-registration recommended. See page 6 for more info.

Sundays, July 14, 21, 28; August 4, 11, 18

Live at Juilliard Concerts Julliard Park, FREE! Join us for music, food and fun! Visit SRCity.org/LiveAtJuilliard for music line-up and more info.

August August 10

General History Tour Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery 10-11am; Tours every 20 minutes from Franklin Gate FREE! Donations appreciated Pre-registration recommended. See page 6 for more info.

Register online santarosarec.com or call 707-543-3737

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S P E C I A L D E S T I N AT I O N S Howarth Community Park 630 Summerfield Rd • 707-543-3425 HowarthPark@srcity.org | HowarthPark.com Visit “The Jewel” of Santa Rosa! This 138-acre community park provides seemingly endless recreational opportunities. There’s beautiful Lake Ralphine for fishing and boating, a softball field, tennis and pickleball courts, picnic areas, unique playground structures, miles of hiking and jogging trails, and the K-Land amusement area.

SPRING/SUMMER HOURS Trails, Playgrounds, Fishing

Open 7 days a week, sunrise - sunset

KLand, Snack Bar, Boathouse Spring: March 2 - June 16 Sat/Sun, 11am-5pm (Snack Bar 11:30am-4:30pm) Summer: June 17 - August 8 Mon-Thu, 11am-4:30pm (closed Fridays) Sat/Sun, 11am-5pm Snack Bar: Mon-Thu, 11:30am-4pm Sat/Sun, 11:30am-4:30pm PLEASE NOTE: • Open for Spring Break (March 18-21) • Closed on Easter (March 31) • Open on Memorial Day (May 27) • Rides close on rainy days, call 707-543-3425 after 9am on the day of your visit to confirm.

THINGS TO DO K-Land Attractions

Rides Take a ride on the train or carousel! $2 Each • 25 tickets $40

Ponies For updates on the Pony Rides and ticket prices, please visit: HowarthPark.com

Land of Imagination This unique playground offers a children’s “Walk Through Time” where you can dig for dinosaur bones, watch a volcano erupt, stroll the streets of Old West Town, or conquer the giant net climber.

Animal Barn During our summer season, stop by the Animal Barn and pet the animals. Open June 17 – Aug 8.

Tickets $2 (purchase at train station window)

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Boating on Lake Ralphine Boat Rentals Paddleboat: $12/hr • 4 people max (740 lbs., 2 Adults and 2 Youth) Single Kayak: $8/hr • 1 person Canoe: $12/hr • 4 people max/730 lbs.

Stand Up Paddleboard: $12/hr • 1 person *Lifejackets are included with the rental and MUST be worn.

Bring Your Own Boat Boats under 20 feet, non-motorized or with electric engines ONLY are allowed.

Private Group Classes Arrange your own boating class for a group of four or more.

Email howarthpark@srcity.org or call 707-543-3298.

Fishing California Department Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) stocks Lake Ralphine regularly with trout and catfish. All CDFW regulations are in effect and a fishing license is required.

Events & Activities Birthday Parties: See page 57 Summer Camp: See page 30-32 Summer Work Experience: See page 8-9 Picnic Site Reservations: See page 59

Register online santarosarec.com or call 707-543-3737

S P E C I A L D E S T I N AT I O N S Spray Ground at Prince Gateway Park 171 Santa Rosa Avenue When the temps heat up, the cool water spraying down feels just right for kids and adults too! It’s free to enjoy this beat-theheat option at Santa Rosa’s Prince Gateway Park located near downtown. Dates and times subject to change.

May 25-September 2 7 days a week, 11am-6pm

Luther Burbank Home & Gardens

Pump Track Northwest Community Park 2880 West Steele Lane Take a ride on the pump track at Northwest Community Park! The name comes from the pumping action used by the rider’s body to propel motion. The track is open seven days a week for the enjoyment of all, weather permitting. It is maintained by Redwood Trails Alliance & TREK Store in Santa Rosa through Rec & Parks’ Adopt-A-Green Space Program.

Santa Rosa Avenue at Sonoma Avenue LutherBurbank.org • 707-524-5445 Visit the historic landmark home and gardens of renowned horticulturalist Luther Burbank who lived in Santa Rosa for 50 years and developed more than 800 varieties of plants. For operating hours and tour information, visit lutherburbank.org or call 707-524-5445.

Redwood Empire Live Steamers Interactive Museum Youth Community Park 1701 Fulton Rd. First weekend of the month May-October $1 per ride - donation requested Jump aboard the mini-train at Youth Community Park operated by this non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to preserving Sonoma County’s railroad history through the re-creation, in miniature, of railroad equipment and historic landmarks.

Schedule: 5/4 & 5/5; 6/1 & 6/2; 7/6 & 7/7; 8/3 & 8/4; 9/7 & 9/8; 10/5 & 10/6

Register online santarosarec.com or call 707-543-3737

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S P E C I A L D E S T I N AT I O N S Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery 1600 Franklin Ave • SRCity.org/RuralCemetery • 707-543-3279 Open Daily, Sunrise to Sunset This 17-acre historic landmark located in the heart of Santa Rosa was a burial site for early residents, primarily from the 1850s to 1930s. Burial plot maps and self-guided tour brochures are available at the kiosks and online.

TAKE A GUIDED TOUR OF THE RURAL CEMETERY Volunteers with the Rural Cemetery Preservation Committee bring Santa Rosa’s rich history to life with guided tours and events. These tours are free except for the Lamplight and Darkside Tours; however, pre-registration is requested (registration required for Lamplight and Darkside Tours), and donations are appreciated. Tours depart from the Franklin Gate (unless otherwise noted) and last 60-90 minutes. NOTE: uneven surfaces and slopes.

The McDonald’s and Their Avenue Sat, 4/13 at 10am, 10:20am, 10:40am & 11am Free – Pre-registration recommended Visit the McDonalds graves, then proceed down McDonald Avenue to view and discuss the historic homes and their early residents.

A Walk Down Cemetery Lane

Photo Credit: Olivia Corey

Darkside Tours

Sat, 7/13 at 10am, 10:20am, 10:40am & 11am Free – Pre-registration recommended

Fri, 5/3 • Ages 12+ Pre-registration required - $35-$45

Experience the history and learn about the people resting in the Rural Cemetery who gave their names to the streets of Santa Rosa.

Take a walk on the dark side with graveside reenactments bringing you bone-chilling stories from Santa Rosa history. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a flashlight. Tours depart from the McDonald Gate. NOTE: uneven surfaces and slopes with limited lighting.

Session 7pm 7:30pm 8pm 8:30pm 9pm 9:30pm

Code 67291 67292 67293 67294 67295 67296

General History Tour Sat, 5/11 at 10am, 10:20am, 10:40am, & 11am Sat, 8/10 at 10am, 10:20am, 10:40am, & 11am Free – Pre-registration recommended A family friendly walking tour through the gravesites with attention to Santa Rosa’s early residents’ history.

Memorial Day at the Rural Cemetery Mon, 5/27 at 12pm, Franklin Gate Free – No registration required Honor the day with special guests and tours of veterans’ graves.

Stones and Images Tour Sat, 6/8 at 10am, 10:20am, 10:40am & 11am Free – Pre-registration recommended Learn the history and meaning of symbols and forms of grave markers from the early days of Santa Rosa.

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Lamplight Tours Fri OR Sat • Ages 8+ Pre-registration required - $40-$50 Take a night tour of Santa Rosa’s pioneer cemetery to experience dramatic portrayals of our town’s early settlers. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a flashlight. Tours depart from the McDonald Gate. NOTE: uneven surfaces and slopes with limited lighting.

Fri, Sept. 20 Session Code 7:10pm 67297 7:30pm 67298 7:50pm 67299 8:10pm 67300 8:30pm 67301 8:50pm 67302 9:10pm 67303 9:30pm 67304

Sat, Sept. 21 Session Code 7:10pm 67305 7:30pm 67306 7:50pm 67307 8:10pm 67308 8:30pm 67309 8:50pm 67310 9:10pm 67311 9:30pm 67312

Did You Know?

Volunteers restored the rural cemetery from decades of neglect and now operate the tours and work to maintain and improve this historic site. Learn more at: SRCity.org/RuralCemetery

Register online santarosarec.com or call 707-543-3737

V O LU N T E E R AC T I V I T I E S Volunteer with Recreation & Parks

Volunteer Event Calendar

We love our volunteers and invite you to join us to make a difference in our parks! A few ways to get involved are listed below.

For more information on these programs, and to view a full list and sign up for volunteer opportunities, visit SRCity.org/ParksVolunteer.

2024 Park-A-Month

ORGANIZE A PARK PROJECT OR CLEAN UP Your service club, scout troop, neighborhood, church, school, or business may hold a volunteer workday or special project in one of our parks.

PARK-A-MONTH VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Join us on the second Saturday of the month for these monthly, family-friendly workdays that help beautify our parks through tasks such as picking up litter, spreading mulch, cleaning, pruning, weeding and more. We provide tools. Individuals and service groups welcome. See Volunteer Event Calendar.

VOLUNTEER WITH LUTHER BURBANK HOME & GARDENS If you love learning about gardens, local history, antiques, nature and meeting interesting people from around the world, become a Luther Burbank Home & Gardens volunteer. Help plan events and work on special projects, plus enjoy exclusive volunteer appreciation events! For more information, visit lutherburbank.org.

VOLUNTEER WITH SANTA ROSA RURAL CEMETERY The Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery is volunteer-operated and maintained. If you would like to support this historical gem, join a volunteer workday on the third Saturday of each month, maintain a plot through the Adopt-A-Plot program, join the Rose Brigade or serve on the Preservation Committee. Those are just some of the ways to volunteer!

Second Saturday of the month 9am-12pm For a full list of volunteer opportunities or to sign up for an event, please visit SRCity.org/ParksVolunteer

February 10

Courthouse Square – 600 4th St.

March 9

Arbor Day Tree-Planting Party Skyhawk Community Park – 5750 Mountain Hawk Dr.

April 13

City Hall Campus – 100 Santa Rosa Ave.

May 11

Youth Community Park – 1701 Fulton Rd.

June 8

Doyle Community Park – 700 Doyle Park Dr.

July 13

Southwest Community Park – 1698 Hearn Ave.

August 10

Bayer Park – 1550 West Ave.

September 7 (First Saturday)

Olive Park & Prince Memorial Greenway – 105 Orange Street

October 12

Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery – 1600 Franklin Ave.

November 9

A Place to Play Community Park – 2375 W. 3rd St.

December 14

Rincon Valley Community Park – 5108 Badger Rd.

ADOPT-A-GREEN SPACE PROGRAM Help keep Santa Rosa’s parks and green spaces beautiful!

The Adopt-A-Green Space program welcomes individuals or groups who want to volunteer their time and efforts on a regular basis to care for a specific park or median in Santa Rosa. Participants commit to “adopting” the space for at least a year and performing tasks such as weeding, planting, season maintenance, litter removal, graffiti removal, or other special projects.

Contact Us: 707-543-3279 volunteer@srcity.org SRCity.org/ParksVolunteer

Register online santarosarec.com or call 707-543-3737

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WORK EXPERIENCE FOR TEENS Gain Skills & Have Fun This Summer $120 Program & Materials Fee* • Ages 13-17 *Includes processing fees, training & materials, work shirt Teens ages 13-17, here’s your chance to meet new friends, gain experience for your resume and have fun this summer!

You will work with recreation professionals in our parks and facilities, on the lake or at our pools. Help care for animals or teach children to swim! Many work experience volunteers go on to become members of our staff, and all participants contribute to the community. Check out the list of positions to find one that’s right for you.

HOW TO APPLY Applications and the program brochure with job descriptions are available beginning March 1 and due by April 5. Applicants must be at least age 13 years by June 17.

Applications at: SRCity.org/WorkExperience Steele Lane Community Center, 415 Steele Ln. Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Ave. 1. Pick up or download an application and brochure to read the job descriptions, hours, and commitments.

2. Fill out and return the application in person with your non-refundable fee.

3. Set up and participate in your group interview; instructions will be emailed to you.

4. Attend mandatory orientation on May 8 (no parents please) and all orientation and training the week of June 10-14 for your assigned program. No exceptions.

IMPORTANT DATES! March 1: Applications & program flyer available March 28: Information night, 7-8pm (optional) Steele Lane Community Center, 415 Steele Ln. April 5: Application deadline April 7: 9am-1pm; Call for interview time* April 8-10: 4-8pm; Call for interview time* April 20, 22, 23, 24: Interview dates (mandatory; applicants choose one) May 8: Orientation Night, 7:15-8:30pm (mandatory) Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Ave. June 10-14: Training (mandatory) June 11: Aquatic Training, 1-2pm June 17: Participants must be 13 years old by this date (no exceptions) *After you submit your application, you will receive an email with instructions on your next steps, including the phone number to call to set up your interview.

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Register online santarosarec.com or call 707-543-3737

WORK EXPERIENCE FOR TEENS VOLUNTEER POSITIONS The following is an overview of non-paid, volunteer work experience positions. Full position descriptions are available at SRCity.org/WorkExperience.

Animal Barn Aide Howarth Park Assist with animal and facility care; show and inform the public about the animals; provide customer service. Minimum two-week commitment, 9:30am-5:15pm, Saturdays and Sundays mandatory.

Amusement Ride Aide Howarth Park Assist with amusement rides and/or concession stand.

Minimum two-week commitment, 10:15am-5:15pm, Mon/Wed/Sat or Tue/Thu/Sun. Boathouse Aide Howarth Park Assist with boats and helping customers; watch for problems on the lake and go boating with campers when needed.

Minimum two-week commitment, 10am-5:15pm, Mon/Wed/Sat or Tue/Thu/Sun. Counselor-in-Training Camp Wa-Tam, Doyle Camp, Camp Yu-Chi, Camp Wa-ToTs Assist with camp activities, including song leading, skits, boating, archery, field trips, swimming, crafts, and nature projects. Minimum commitment of two 40-hour weeks and 30-hour mandatory training June 10-14.

Register online santarosarec.com or call 707-543-3737

Swim Lesson Aides Ridgway or Finley Swim Center Assist with swim lessons for children, lead aquatic games and basic safety and skills instruction. Minimum commitment of one session (two consecutive weeks). Morning and/or evening shifts, Mon-Thu. Concession Aides Ridgway Swim Center Assist with food and beverage service, general clean-up, and other customer service duties. Minimum two-week commitment, afternoon shifts 2-5 days per week.

Junior Lifeguards* Ridgway or Finley Swim Center Assist with recreation swim supervision, enforce rules and provide light maintenance. Minimum two-week commitment, afternoon shifts 2-7 days per week. *PREREQUISITE: Completion of Level 6 Lifeguard Preparedness or the Sonoma County Regional Parks Open Water Junior Lifeguard Camp with certification prior to June 10th or approval by aquatics recreation coordinator is required to participate.

Recreation Sensation Leader-In-Training* Four School Locations (TBD) Set a positive example, assist with camp activities including rec games, arts & crafts, academic activities, field trips and events. June 17-Aug. 1 (no camp July 4 & 5), Mon-Fri 8:15am-3:45pm, four Santa Rosa school locations. *Financial assistance is available for this program thanks to special sales tax funding. Proof of eligibility is required at time of registration. Call Finley Community Center at 707-543-3737 for more information.

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CREEK STEWARDSHIP VOLUNTEER

ACTIVITIES TAKE CARE OF YOUR CREEK Sonoma Water and the City of Santa Rosa support individuals, businesses, neighbors, and community groups who volunteer as Creek Stewards to help keep local creeks clean and safe. Creek Stewards adopt a stretch of creek and help with restoration projects, pick up litter, and provide suggestions that add to the public's enjoyment of the trails, scenery, and wildlife. To learn more about your local creek and for information on becoming a Creek Steward call (707) 543-3845 or email creeks@srcity.org.

ORGANIZE YOUR OWN CREEK CLEANUP! For help organizing a creek cleanup with your neighborhood, school, group, or business email creeks@srcity.org.

NEED COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS? Creek cleanups are great community service projects for students.

ALL AGES WELCOME | TOOLS, GLOVES, & SUPPLIES PROVIDED | HEAVY RAIN CANCELS

FIRST SATURDAY CLEANUP ON PRINCE MEMORIAL GREENWAY Dates: Mar. 2, Apr. 6, May 4, June 1, Aug. 3, and Sept. 7 Time: 10:00a.m. – Noon | Location: Olive Park Footbridge (near 1698 Hazel St.) On the first Saturday of every month help take care of Santa Rosa Creek flowing through the heart of downtown. The Greenway provides a home for river otter, kingfishers, egrets, and steelhead trout as well as parks, public art, and recreation.

Stick around after the cleanup to join a tour of the PMG led by volunteers with Friends of the Greenway!

FOR ALL EVENTS: TOOLS, GLOVES & SUPPLIES PROVIDED | CHILDREN TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT RUSSIAN RIVERKEEPER CREEK CLEANUPS (AGES 8 AND UP) Dates: 3rd Sat. of every month | Time: 10:00a.m. - Noon | Location: Olive Park footbridge (near 1698 Hazel St.) Cleanup Santa Rosa Creek along the Prince Memorial Greenway with Russian Riverkeeper on the 3rd Saturday of every month. russianriverkeeper.org/volunteer EARTH DAY ON THE GREENWAY (AGES 8 AND UP) Date: Sat., April 20 | Time: 9:30 - 11:30a.m. | Location: Olive Park footbridge (near 1698 Hazel St.) Celebrate Earth Day’s 54th birthday on the Prince Memorial Greenway. Help with a cleanup of Santa Rosa Creek, native plant care, and trail maintenance. Afterwards, join the Earth Day OnStage festival at Courthouse Square. srcity.org/EarthDay WHITEWATER RODEO ON SANTA ROSA CREEK (AGES 5 AND UP) Date: Sat., June 1 | Time: Noon - 2:00p.m. | Location: Olive Park footbridge (near 1698 Hazel St.) Build a toy boat and race it down the shallow rapids of Santa Rosa Creek. Laughs and prizes, everyone is a winner! Wear shoes that can get wet (no sandals). Don’t have time to build a boat? Materials and assistance will be available starting at noon to craft your own vessel.

STREAMSIDE CREEK PROTECTOR ADVENTURE DAY (AGES 5 AND UP) Date: Thurs., July 27 | Time: 9:00a.m. - Noon| Location: Near 4271 Streamside Dr. The City of Santa Rosa’s Storm Water and Creeks team would like to invite you to join us on July 27th from 9am-noon for an educational kids creek event along Santa Rosa Creek! This event will give kids the chance to dive into the wonders of the natural world around our local creeks as we get crafty with leaves and flowers, peek into the microworld of aquatic insects with a microscope, observe birds up close and personal, complete a scavenger hunt, and make our own Creek Protector buttons. Our team of naturalists will also be helping kids complete the Creek Protector book challenges to receive fun patches (information about the book series is linked below). Upon completion, they will even earn a Creek Protector t-shirt! streetstocreeks.org/get-involved/youth-creek-stewardship/

CONTACT US srcity.org/CreekStewardship | creeks@srcity.org | 707-543-3845

YO U T H

Tot Classes TINY TOTS Mon/Wed/Fri, 9-11:30am • Ages 3 ½-5 Finley/Madrone Rm $200-$210 (10 classes) Oodles of fun activities to keep your 3 ½-5-year-old engaged and growing in confidence and ability! Tiny Tots helps strengthen Kindergarten readiness through art, songs, music, games, stories, socialization, and outdoor play.

Children must be toilet-trained (no pull-ups). Proof of age may be requested.

Priority registration given to current participants. Waitlist available.

Instructor: SR Rec & Parks staff Session 3/25-4/19* *No class 4/1

Code 68398

TEENY TOTS Tue/Thu, 10:30-11:30am • Ages 2-3 Finley/Madrone Rm $104-$114 (8 classes) Join this safe, stimulating, and creative environment for 2-3-year-olds and their adults. Share in your child’s joy and accomplishments as they explore arts & crafts, story-time, singing, games and socialization to help them prepare for Tiny Tots! One parent/adult must accompany each child.

Instructor: SR Rec & Parks staff Session 3/26-4/18 4/30-5/23

Code 68399 68400

TOTS EXPLORERS NEW! Tue OR Thu, 9-10am • Ages 3 ½-5 Finley/Madrone Rm $60-$70 (4 classes) Explore the land of Tiny Tots and pre-school preparedness. This one-hour class includes plenty of art, play, and circle time. Register for one or both days. This is a parent drop off class. Children must be toilet-trained (no pull-ups). For more time to explore being a “big kid,” register for “Tots”-ercise class on Tuesdays and staff will take your tot to the class. Instructor: SR Rec & Parks staff Tue, 9-10am Session 3/26-4/16 4/30-5/21

Code 68488 68489

Thu, 9-10am Session 3/28-4/18 5/2-5/23

Code 68490 68491

“TOTS”-ERCISE NEW! Tue, 10:15-11am • Ages 3 ½-5 Finley/Valley Oak Room $48-$58 (4 classes) Exercise is a frame of mind, and there is nothing more positive than getting your child loving it at an early age. Through games, obstacle courses, class themes and group exercises, your child will discover how fun it is to move their bodies. This is a parent drop off class. For more time to explore being a “big kid,” register for the Tots Explorers class and staff will take your tot across the lobby to “Tots”-ercise. Instructor: Katie Erlandson, SR Rec & Parks staff

Save $10 per session!

Discount for Santa Rosa residents

Session 3/26-4/16 4/30-5/21

Register online santarosarec.com or call 707-543-3737

Code 69327 69328

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YO U T H

Tot Classes

KINDERGYM Mon, Wed OR Fri • Ages 1-4 Finley/Live Oak Rm $10-$36 (1-4 classes) Help your child thrive as they crawl, run, jump, and play with their peers! Children increase body and social awareness and learn to participate in group activities with the help of a parent or adult care giver. The environment is scaled to children’s needs and class format is open play, with parachute and song time. Adult/child ratio is 1 to 1*. Instructor: SR Rec & Parks staff Mon, 10:30-11:30am Session Code 3/25 68492 4/8 68493 4/15 68494 4/29 68495 5/6 68496 5/13 68497 5/20 68498

Wed, 9-10am Session 3/27-4/17 5/1-5/22

Code 68499 68500

Wed, 10:30-11:30am Session Code 3/27-4/17 68501 5/1-5/22 68502

Fri, 10:30-11:30am Session Code 3/29 68503 4/5 68504 4/19 68505 5/3 68506 5/10 68507 5/17 68508 5/24 68509

ART 2, PLAY TOO

SUMMER TINY TOTS CAMP

Mon OR Fri, 10-11:30am • Ages 2-4 Finley/Willow & Valley Oak Rms $54-$82 (3-4 classes)

Mon-Thu, 9-11:30am • Ages 3 ½-5 Finley/Madrone Rm $85-95 (4 classes)

This class is perfect for the child who’s full of energy and loves art! Spend the first 30 minutes of class making themed art projects together and the last hour getting excess energy out by crawling, running, jumping, and singing in Kindergym class. Monday OR Friday enrollment is recommended (art and crafts projects are the same each day). Adult/child ratio is 1 to 1*. Instructor: SR Rec & Parks staff

This camp keeps tots engaged and having a blast with lots of fun crafts, songs, and play, both indoors and out. Our emphasis is on socialization and fun. Children must be toilet trained (no pull-ups). Instructor: SR Rec & Parks staff

Mon, 10-11:30am Session Code 68510 3/25-4/15* 4/29-5/20 68511 *No class 4/1

Fri, 10-11:30am Session 3/29-4/19* 5/3-5/24 *No class 4/12

Session 6/10-6/13 6/17-6/20 6/24-6/27

Theme Ranger Tots: Forest Explorers Ratatouille Tots: Food Fun Super Tots: Superheroes Unite!

Code 68514 68515 68516

Code 68512 68513

*NOTE: To keep this time safe and special for you and your child, please do not bring older siblings or unregistered friends to class.

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Arts & Crafts YOUTH CRAFTING: SPRING INTO SPRING NEW!

YOUTH CRAFTING: A GIFT FOR MOM NEW! Sat • Ages 4 ½-6 & 7-12 Finley/Willow Rm $23-$55 (1 class)

Sat • Ages 4 ½-6 & 7-12 Finley/Willow Rm $23-$55 (1 class) Spring is here and there’s no better way to celebrate than by creating some new works of art to highlight this colorful time. In this workshop, we will craft indoor and outdoor projects that will make you smile throughout the season. Bring a snack, a water bottle, and clothes that can get messy. Instructor: Katie Erlandson and Wina Natsir, SR Rec & Parks Staff Session 4/6 4/6

Time 9:30-11am 1-4pm

Age 4 ½-6 7-12

Code 68167 68168

Just in time for Mother’s Day, we will make a beautiful, hand-crafted card and personalized wrapped gift for those special moms. Bring a snack, a water bottle, and clothes that can get messy.

Contract Instructor: Katie Erlandson and Wina Natsir, SR Rec & Parks Staff Session Time 5/4 9:30-11am 5/4 1-4pm

Age 4 ½-6 7-12

Code 68169 68170

Save $10 per session!

Discount for Santa Rosa residents

BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR Are you a strong communicator with a talent or skill to share? Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks wants to hear from you! We're looking for instructors with ideas for classes and activities to help grow our program offerings for all age levels.

Senior Center

If you love working with seniors and have an idea for an activity, pick up a class proposal packet at Person Senior Wing or Steele Lane Community Center or request one by email at: ActivityGuide@srcity.org

Youth & Adult Programs

Share your knowledge, skills and talents at our city recreation centers or at your place of business. Inquire at Finley Community Center, online at srcity.org/rpjobs or by email at ActivityGuide@srcity.org

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Fitness & Sports CITY SLUGGERS T-BALL LEAGUE

LEARN TO RIDE A BIKE

Sat, 9am-1pm • Coed Ages 5-7 Rincon Valley Community Park $105-$115 (9 classes)

Wed, 3:30pm-4:30pm • Ages 5+ Finley Park/Parking Lot $10-$20 (1 class)

Coached by Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks staff, this recreational t-ball league features short practices and instructional games on eight Saturdays. Check out the league and ask questions before registering at a FREE “Field Day” on Saturday, Feb. 24, 9-11am at Rincon Valley Community Park.

Registration ends Wednesday, Feb. 28, preseason basic skills and information clinic is Saturday, March 2, and instructional games begin Saturday, March 9. Additional league information can be found at SRCity.org/ CitySluggers. Instructor: SR Rec & Parks Staff

Is your child struggling to learn how to ride a bike? Through step-by-step engaging instruction, our patient instructors will help them learn to balance and get rolling.

Contract Instructor: Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition Staff

Session 3/2-5/4

Code 66776

Session 3/20 4/17 5/15 6/12 8/21

SOCCER CLUB & JR ACADEMY

Code 68171 68172 68173 68174 68175

Sat • Ages 3-6 Finley Community Park $62-$72 (4 classes) Participants are guided through a series of rhythm, speed, balance and coordination skills and drills. Work through obstacles learning to dribble, pass and shoot. This program helps kids fall in love with playing soccer & moving their bodies. Contract Instructor: National Academy of Athletics Staff Session 4/6-4/27 4/6-4/27 5/4-5/25 5/4-5/25

3/4-4/10 6/24-7/24

Time 9:30-10:20am 10:30-11:20am 9:30-10:20am 10:30-11:20am

Age 3-4 5-6 3-4 5-6

Code 66865 66866 66867 66868

66961 66963

SATURDAY MORNING SOCCER Sat • Ages 2-4, 4-6 & 6-8 Rincon Valley Community Park/Multi-Use Field #2 $120-$130 (8 classes) Portuguese Futbol Academy presents these youth soccer classes on Saturday mornings. Alek combines his education in psychology with his love for soccer to develop the youth both on and off the field. Classes are beginner friendly and accommodate all levels of skill. Contract Instructor: Alek Cordeiro 9:30-10:10am, Ages 2-4 Session Code 3/23-5/11 66872 5/18-7/6 66876 7/20-8/31 66880

10:20-11:05am, Ages 4-6 Session Code 3/23-5/11 66873 5/18-7/6 66877 7/20-8/31 66881

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11:15am-12pm, Ages 4-6 Session Code 3/23-5/11 66874 5/18-7/6 66878 7/20-8/31 66882

12-1pm, Ages 6-8 Session Code 3/23-5/11 66875 5/18-7/6 66879 7/20-8/31 66883

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Fitness & Sports BASKETBALL ACADEMY: LITTLE SHOTS & HOT SHOTS Steele Lane Community Center/Hub Rm $62-$72 (4 classes) Participants are guided through a series of rhythm, speed, balance and coordination skills and drills. Work through obstacles learning to dribble, pass and shoot. This program helps kids fall in love with playing basketball & moving their bodies. Parent participation is highly encouraged but not required. Contract Instructor: National Academy of Athletics Stafff

LITTLE SHOTS Sun, 9:30-10:20am • Ages 3-4 Session 4/7-4/28 5/5-6/2* *No class 5/12

Code 66861 66863

HOT SHOTS Sun, 10:30-11:20am • Ages 5-6 Session 4/7-4/28 5/5-6/2* *No class 5/12

Code 66862 66864

TENNIS CLASSES Tue/Thu, 5-6pm • Ages 8-11 Galvin Community Park Tennis Courts 3330 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa $100-$110 (8 classes) All aspects of tennis are covered in these funfilled camps! Participants receive instruction, have practice time and game time. Equipment balls and court size will follow the USTA’s 10 and under pathway for Red, Orange and Green Ball tennis. Please bring your own tennis racquet and water bottle. Contract Instructor: Lance Hollon Session 5/7-5/30

Code 66904

PLUS! Check out additional youth tennis classes on page 41

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Fitness & Sports PORTER’S MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY

AIKIDO FOR KIDS – ALL LEVELS

KIDS JUDO

Tue/Thu/Sat • Ages 5-16 Finley/Live Oak $72-$127 (11-18 classes)

Mon/Wed, 5:30-6:15pm • Ages 7-12 Finley/Valley Oak Rm $62-$100 (9-13 classes)

Tue/Thu, 5:45-6:45pm • Ages 5-12 Finley/Valley Oak Rm $136-$153 (25-26 classes)

This course in American Kenpo Karate provides harmony of the body, mind, and spirit, with instruction leading to accomplishing ranks from white belt to black belt. Self-defense techniques, sparring, fitness, and philosophy are emphasized. Students gain improved self-confidence, discipline, flexibility, balance, concentration, fitness, and respect.

Individual needs and goals are addressed.

Uniforms ($25) available for purchase.

Test fees ($20) include belt and certificate.

Contract Instructor: Tom Porter

Aikido is the art of peace and self-defense.

Students train together in a cooperative, non- competitive environment, practicing both throws and falls with partners.

Participants experience improved coordination, flexibility, balance, strength, endurance, confidence, and stress management. Masks required for participants and observers. No training uniform required. $5 fee requested for belts at promotions (waivable; speak with instructor). Contract Instructors: Laura Doty and Isaiah Wisdom

BEGINNER Tue/Thu, 5:30-6:30pm & Sat, 10-11am Beginning class for white belt through blue belt.

Session Code 3/5-4/11* 68337 4/16-5/18 68338 5/21-6/29 68339 7/9-8/8 68340 8/20-9/12 68341 *No class 3/19, 3/21, 3/23

Session Code 68354 3/4-4/24* 4/29-6/12* 68355 6/17-7/31 68356 68358 8/5-9/4* *No class 3/18, 3/20, 4/1, 5/8, 5/27, 7/1, 7/3, 9/2

Our goal is to make the art and sport of Judo accessible to all who step on the mat, in a safe, supportive environment. Practice proper rolling and falling techniques, learn to grip, move, grapple, and safely throw opponents. Judo knowledge, including some Japanese vocabulary, will be taught, as well as proper dojo conduct and discipline. Judo uniform (Judogi) required and available for purchase in class ($45$60). United States Judo Association (USJA) membership ($60/year) required for rank verification and promotion recording.

Contract Instructor: Shining Together Judo Directors Session 4/2-6/27 7/2-9/26* *No class 7/4

Code 68359 68360

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE Tue/Thu, 6:30-7:30pm & Sat, 11am-12pm Beginning/Intermediate class for purple belt through green belt.

Session Code 3/5-4/11* 68342 4/16-5/18 68343 5/21-6/29 68344 7/9-8/8 68345 8/20-9/12 68346 *No class 3/19, 3/21, 3/23 INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED Tue/Thu, 7:30-8:30pm & Sat, 12-1pm Intermediate/Advanced class for green belt through black belt.

Session Code 3/5-4/11* 68347 4/16-5/18 68348 68349 5/21-6/29 7/9-8/8 68350 68351 8/20-9/12 *No class 3/19, 3/21, 3/23

Save $10 per session!

Discount for Santa Rosa residents

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Gymnastics & Dance TUTUS FOR TWOS

BALLET/TAP

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS

Fri, 9-10am • Ages 2-3 Finley/Live Oak Rm $33-$54 (3-4 classes)

Fri • Ages 3-4 OR 5-6 Finley/Live Oak Rm $33-$54 (3-4 classes)

Thu • Ages 4-6 & 7-12 Finley/Live Oak Rm $48-$58 (5-6 classes)

A wonderful world of imagination and ballet is created in this child/adult class specifically designed for the youngest dancer! Miss Jeran creates a playful, stress-free atmosphere as young children are supported by a loving adult (parents, grandparents, aunt, nanny, etc) to develop awareness of their bodies, physical skills and creativity. Contract Instructor: Jeran Urrutia

This combo class allows young dancers the opportunity to experience two dance styles! Beginning Ballet movement and positions are taught, and simple props are used to enhance creativity. Tap Technique in tap shoes will help to develop counting, rhythm, and remembering skills. Upbeat, playful music is used throughout. Contract Instructor: Jeran Urrutia

Session Code 68361 4/5-4/26 5/10-5/31 68362 6/14-6/28 68363 7/12-7/26 68364 8/9-8/30 68365

Fri, 10-11am • Ages 3-4 Session Code 4/5-4/26 68366 5/10-5/31 68367 68368 6/14-6/28 7/12-7/26 68369 68370 8/9-8/30

Learn the beautiful sport of rhythmic gymnastics with ropes, hoops, balls, scarves and ribbons. Class includes floor work to increase flexibility and strength, basic acrobatics skills, jumps, leaps, turns and balances, hand eye coordination and dance.

What to wear: leotard required. Shorts, leggings, or tights under leotard okay, but not required. Hair pulled back from face. No tutus or baggy clothes. Contract Instructor: Thea Torgersen

TODDLER GYMNASTICS

Fri, 3:45-4:45pm • Ages 5-6 Code Session 4/5-4/26 68371 5/10-5/31 68372 68373 6/14-6/28 7/12-7/26 68374 68375 8/9-8/30

Fri, 2:30-3:15pm • Ages 3-5 SR Gymnastics Center 2210 Bluebell Drive $89-$99 (4 classes) Have a blast learning basic gymnastic skills on the Olympic apparatus! Specially designed and scaled equipment helps students gain important motor skills, increase body awareness, strength, coordination, and confidence. No experience necessary. Contract Instructor: Santa Rosa Gymnastic Center Staff Session 3/15-4/5 4/19-5/10 5/24-6/14 6/28-7/19 8/2-8/23

BEGINNER 3-4pm • Ages 4-6 Session Code 68376 3/7-4/18* 5/2-5/30 68377 6/13-7/25* 68378 68379 8/1-9/5 *No class 3/21, 7/4 INTERMEDIATE 4-5pm • Ages 7-12 Code Session 68380 3/7-4/18* 5/2-5/30 68381 6/13-7/25* 68382 68383 8/1-9/5 *No class 3/21, 7/4

Code 68247 68248 68249 68250 68251

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Special Interest Play-Well Teknologies One-Day Workshops Design and build as never before using tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment with Play-Well TEKnologies’ contract instructors. This program is not affiliated with the LEGO® Trademark.

Contract Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Staff

WOMEN INNOVATORS IN STEM ONE DAY WORKSHOP WITH LEGO® MATERIALS NEW! Sat, 9am-12pm • Ages 5-10 Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm $40-$50 (1 class) Learn about influential women in a variety of STEM fields throughout history by building LEGO® projects inspired by their innovations! Let these incredible women inspire YOU to design and build as never before, all with the guidance of an experienced and passionate Play-Well instructor.

Session 3/9

INTRODUCTION TO TABLE TOP ROLE PLAYING GAMES NEW! Fri, 3:30-6pm • Ages 8-12 Finley/Manzanita Rm $100-$110 (4 classes) Here, you will learn the basics of a variety of game systems, such as D&D, Pathfinder and more, as well as how to effectively role play and improvise in a group setting.

Good for all ages! Unless you are an experienced player, an adult helper is highly encouraged. Adult helpers do not need to register or pay to attend. Contract Instructor: Sean Belingheri Session 3/8-4/5* 5/17-6/7 7/12-8/2 *No class 3/22

Code 68386 68390 68392

Code 69167

EARTH DAY ENGINEERING USING LEGO® MATERIALS NEW! Sat, 9am-12pm • Ages 7-12 Finley/Valley Oak Rm $40-$50 (1 class) Celebrate nature, think sustainably, and commemorate Earth Day with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts in this workshop from Play-Well TEKnologies. Participants will learn about using the Earth’s resources responsibly and how to power LEGO® creations using alternative energy sources, all with the guidance of an experienced and passionate Play-Well instructor.

Session 4/20

Code 69168

STAR WARS ONE DAY WORKSHOP WITH LEGO® MATERIALS Sat, 9am-12pm • Ages 7-12 Finley/Cypress Rm $40-$50 (1 class) May The Force Be With You! Come explore a galaxy far, far away and learn which “Force” is actually with us. Build your favorite ships and iconic characters while recreating epic battles on your journey towards becoming a LEGO® Jedi Master.

Session 5/4

Code 69169

Save $10 per session!

Discount for Santa Rosa residents

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YO U T H S P R I N G B R E A K C A M P S Specialty Day Camps

National Academy of Athletics Camps These coed recreational youth sports camps are designed for kids of all abilities. The goal is to have tons of fun, learn sport-specific skills, and gain confidence on and off the field. Children learn about success, failure, and what it means to be part of a team. The focus is on skill development taught in a fun and positive environment.

Full/half-day options available with ‘Jr. Camps’ for ages 4-6.

BASKETBALL CAMP Mon-Fri • Ages 7-13 Finley Basketball Court $164-$218 (5 classes) Session 3/18-3/22 3/18-3/22

Time 9am-12pm 9am-3pm

Code 66830 66831

ALL SPORTS CAMP Mon-Fri • Ages 7-13 Galvin Community Park $164-$218 (5 classes) Session 3/18-3/22 3/18-3/22

Time 9am-12pm 9am-3pm

Code 66833 66834

ALL SPORTS CAMP JR. ACADEMY Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 4-6 Galvin Community Park $164-$174 (5 classes)

WA-TAM SPRING CAMP 2024

Session 3/18-3/22

Mon-Fri, 8am-3pm* • Ages 6-12 Howarth Park $210-$220 (5 classes) Come join the Wa-Tam bunch for old fashioned fun in the great outdoors!

Enjoy favorite Wa-Tam traditions like canoeing on Lake Ralphine, archery, crafts, nature projects and special guests.

On Tuesday or Wednesday we will head over to Rebounderz for an afternoon of bouncing fun! Plus, Ranger Steve from Wildmind Science Learning brings out their awesome animal show and campers practice outdoor cooking skills with a barbecue lunch over an open fire.

Parents are invited to a Friday afternoon presentation complete with songs and skits! All field trips subject to change. *Extended hours available Mon-Fri, from 3-5pm for an additional $60.

Session 3/18-3/22

Code 66581

Code 66832

GYMNASTICS CAMP Mon-Fri, 8:30am-3:30pm • Ages 5-10 Santa Rosa Gymnastics Center 2210 Bluebell Dr, Santa Rosa, 707-525-1720 $380-$390 (5 classes) Filled with lots of gymnastics fun, flipping, jumping, swinging, and climbing. Each afternoon features a different activity, including tumbling, fitness, crafts, and games. NOTE: Release forms must be filled out prior to start of camp. Bring a lunch and something to drink. Contract Instructor: Santa Rosa Gymnastics Center Staff Session 3/18-3/22

Code 69338

Extended Hours 66582

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SPRING BREAK ART CAMP Mon-Fri, 9:30am-3:30pm • Ages 7-12 Finley/Willow Rm $240-$250 (5 classes) Pastel colors everywhere! We will create paintings of chicks, nests, eggs, and bunnies. We will also create three small nests: one with clay, another using organic material, and a third with wool felt, with a chick nestled in the middle. Cards, paintings, 3-dimentional objects, including a paper-maché bunny, as well as painted wooden eggs will also be included in this art-filled week.

Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson Session 3/18-3/22

Code 68257

FENCING ADVENTURE CAMP* Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 7-12 En Garde Fencing Studio, 917D Piner Road, Santa Rosa $200-$210 (5 classes) Learn fencing! This fun camp is created with the beginning fencer and those new to the sport in mind. Bringing the ancient art of dueling into the modern world, instructor Jim Liebich teaches the modern style of the exciting sport of fencing.

Fencing, cross-training, games, and more will give students a solid foundation in this Olympic sport.

Contract Instructor: Jim Liebich Session 3/18-3/22

Code 68253

ARCHERY & SWORD ADVENTURE CAMP* Mon-Fri, 1-4pm • Ages 7-12 En Garde Fencing Studio, 917D Piner Road, Santa Rosa $200-$210 (5 classes)

SOCCER CAMP Learn archery and the art of the sword in this fun camp for the beginning archer and fencer. This Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 6-12 camp brings the ancient art of dueling into the Finley Community Park modern world, teaching the use of the sword with $209-$219 (5 classes) specially constructed foam weapons and combines Join the Portuguese Futbol Academy for it with the captivating sport of archery. Archery, spring break soccer camp! Alek combines fencing, cross-training, games and more will give students a solid foundation in these Olympic sports. his education in psychology with his love of soccer to develop youth on and off the Contract Instructor: Jim Liebich field. Classes are beginner friendly and Session Code accommodate all skill levels. Contract 3/18-3/22 68254 Instructor: Alek Cordeiro *Take Both Camps Together!

Enroll in the Fencing Adventure Camp AND the Archery & Sword Adventure Camp for a full day of fun! A one hour supervised lunch break will be provided for students in both camps.

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Session 3/18-3/22

Code 66884

JUST A LITTLE DRAMA: YOUTH THEATER ARTS NEW! Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm • Ages 8-12 Church of One Tree (492 Sonoma Ave) $175-$185 (5 classes) Join us for a comprehensive exploration of all things Theater! Learn stage terminology, dive into script reading and basic audition techniques, play some new and classic improv games, learn a musical theater piece…this camp has it all. There will be a short performance for parents on the last day of camp. Contract Instructor: Annie Cooper Session 3/18-3/22

Code 68246

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YO U T H S U M M E R C A M P S Specialty Day Camps

Art, Dance & Drama JUST A LITTLE DRAMA: YOUTH THEATER NEW! Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm • Ages 8-12 Steele Lane/Dohn Rm $175-$185 (5 classes) Join us for a comprehensive exploration of all things Theater! Learn stage terminology, dive into script reading and basic audition techniques, play some new and classic improv games, learn a musical theater piece…this camp has it all, and is available to all skill levels. There will be a short performance for parents on the last day of camp. Contract Instructor: Annie Cooper Session 6/10-6/14

Code 67566

YOU’RE MAKING THAT UP: YOUTH IMPROV/THEATER ARTS Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm • Ages 8-12 Steele Lane/Dohn Rm $175-$185 (5 classes) Kids of all skill levels can benefit from stretching their improv muscles! In this fun, safe, supportive class, we’ll play new and classic improv games that build creativity, encourage quick thinking, foster empathy, and help us become more flexible and collaborative team members. Let’s make stuff up together! Contract Instructor: Annie Cooper Session 6/17-6/21

PAINT, PAINT, PAINT!

CREATING ANIMALS ART CAMP

Mon-Tue, 9:30am-3:30pm • Ages 7-12 Finley/Willow Rm $123-$133 (2 classes)

Mon-Thu, 9:30am-3:30pm • Ages 7-12 Finley/Willow Rm $245-$255 (4 classes)

Paint in watercolor, acrylics, and soft pastels.

Different surfaces, brushes, and alternative ways to putting down paint are introduced to achieve spectacular results. We will approach landscapes, still life, abstract and an occasional portrait of a person or animal will be thrown in, all part of the fun.

Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson

Create all kinds of animals from cats to bats! Begin by sketching from models and magazine pictures, then work in color with pens, watercolor and more. Next, create three-dimensional objects from paper mâché and modeling clay and finished with color. As an added fuzzy treat, we will make a wool felted tufted animal. All materials included. Dress to work with art materials.

Bring a snack and sack lunch. Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson

Session 8/12-8/13

Code 69186

MERMAIDS, FAIRIES AND VOO-DOO DOLLS CAMP Mon-Thu, 9:30am-3:30pm • Ages 7-12 Finley/Willow Rm $245-$255 (4 classes) Create an organic metallic mermaid made with driftwood. Use paper mâché to give it a tail and arms. Use wire, a wooden base and plaster to create a fairy! Then add painted clothes and wings. Finish off with a Voo-Doo doll that is hand sewn and stuffed then decorated with hair, an embroidered face and a felt heart. Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson Session 7/8-7/11

Code 68384

MIXED MEDIA ART CAMP

Code 69197

Session 6/17-6/20 7/15-7/18

Code 69198 69200

FASHION SKETCHING AND DESIGN Mon-Thu, 9:30am-3:30pm • Ages 8-13 Finley/Willow Rm $245-$255 (4 classes) Learn how to draw a fashion model sketch or “croquis” (French for body). Master the croquis technique by sketching the body, hands, feet, and face in different positions, then design clothes in pencil, pen, ink, and watercolor and make a simple outfit.

The last 15 minutes of Thursday’s class we will have a mini fashion show to show off our designs. Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson Session 6/24-6/27 7/29-8/1

Code 69202 69204

Mon-Thu OR Mon-Wed, 9:30am-3:30pm Ages 7-12 Finley/Willow Rm $184-$255 (3-4 classes) Paint in watercolor, acrylics, and soft pastels.

Different surfaces, brushes, and alternative ways to putting down paint are introduced to achieve spectacular results. We will approach landscapes, still life, abstract and an occasional portrait of a person or animal will be thrown in, all part of the fun.

Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson Session 6/10-6/13 7/1-7/3

Code 69173 69184

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A ROYAL BALL DANCE CAMP NEW! Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 5-8 Finley/Live Oak Rm $180-$190 (5 classes) Let’s have a ball and dance all week long! Dancers will explore fun and fancy music and movement in tap, jazz and ballet, with royally fun props to brighten up the dance combinations. Daily craft and apparel themes add to the creativity and imagination. Ms. Jeran instructs proper dance technique and skill-building while providing opportunities for play and imagination. Contract Instructor: Ms. Jeran Session 7/29-8/2

Code 69217

JEWELRY MAKING Mon-Thu, 9:30am-3:30pm • Ages 7-12 Finley/Willow Rm $245-$255 (4 classes) Stringing, weaving, and making our own beads. Our handmade beads will be made of clay and painted to look like gold and silver. We will then combine them with other multi-colored beads of all types.

Creations include earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson Session 8/5-8/8

Code 69207

THE ART OF HAND SEWING CAMP Mon-Thu, 9:30am-3:30pm • Ages 7-12 Finley/Willow Rm $245-$255 (4 classes) Perfect for sewing newcomers and as the next step for those who have hand-sewn or used a sewing machine. Projects include a pin cushion, bookmark in felt with embroidery, and applique, stuffed animal and personal pillow. Campers who wish to use a sewing machine must bring their own.

Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson Session 7/22-7/25

Save $10 per session!

Discount for Santa Rosa residents

Code 69208

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YO U T H S U M M E R C A M P S Specialty Day Camps

Science & Engineering KIDSCIENCE ADVENTURES SCIENCE-ONLY CAMPS Mon-Fri, 9:30am-12:30pm • Ages 6-12 Finley/Valley Oak Rm $235-$245 (5 classes) These science-based camps combine demonstrations with hands-on projects that participants take home and enjoy.

Campers spend time each day in the “Make it Studio” where an abundance of materials will be available to bring ideas to life! All materials are included. Contract Instructor: Mark Bradski AKA “Mr. Science”

IMAGINATION STATIONS Each day will feature a different science theme and stations will be set up with different materials for participants to experiment with. Design and test airplanes and elastic powered rockets, explore inventions that use magnetic force to operate and more! Have fun exploring science tricks and mysteries.

Session 6/17-6/21

Code 66989

SCIENCE TOYS AND TRICKS Design and construct different toys based on science principles. Make a brush bot floor racer, then participate in a rubberband launcher workshop the next day. Build a toy powered by magnets, make a catapult and other projects powered by natural forces. Enjoy free building time each day, plus other amazing toys and science tricks that thrill!

Session 6/24-6/28

Code 66990

SCIENCE SAMPLER Each day we will explore a different type of science. For life science we will build, then plant an edible garden in a greenhouse to take home, then learn about our eyes with color and optical illusions. For earth science we’ll explore gravity by constructing a mini zip-line racer, and rock experiments. For physical science we will build a model car powered by wind, gravity and magnets. Make your own potions, mixtures, and ice cream during our chemical reaction day!

Session 7/8-7/12

Code 66991

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Play-Well Teknologies Camps Design and build as never before using tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment with Play-Well TEKnologies’ contract instructors. This program is not affiliated with the LEGO® Trademark. Contract Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Staff

ADVENTURES IN STEM USING LEGO® MATERIALS

LEGO® ENGINEERING DESIGN CHALLENGE

MINECRAFT ENGINEERING USING LEGO® MATERIALS

Mon-Fri OR Tue-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 5-8 Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm $168-$220 (4-5 classes)

Tue-Fri, 1-4pm • Ages 8-14 Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm $168-$178 (4 classes)

Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 5-7 Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm $210-$220 (5 classes)

Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Build engineerdesigned projects and use special pieces to create your own unique designs.

Are you ready to up your engineering game?

Our instructors will introduce mechanisms to get your gears turning; then, it’s your job to take it to the next level! Go head-to-head or work towards a new personal best as we get ready to apply real-world concepts to LEGO® challenges!

Get ready to build your base, craft your tools, use your Minecart to harvest raw resources, and battle to stop the Ender Dragon from ending the world.

Session 6/11-6/14 8/5-8/9

Code 68385 68396

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Session 6/11-6/14

Session 6/24-6/28

Code 68388

Code 68387

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MINECRAFT MASTER ENGINEERING USING LEGO® MATERIALS

POKÉMON ENGINEERING USING LEGO® MATERIALS

WIZARDING WORLD OF ENGINEERING USING LEGO® MATERIALS

Mon-Fri, 1-4pm • Ages 7-12 Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm $210-$220 (5 classes)

Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 5-7 Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm $210-$220 (5 classes)

Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 7-12 Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm $210-$220 (5 classes)

In a Minecraft world powered by LEGO® resources, we will build shelters to keep out Creepers, craft mystical items that only true masters can wield, and perfect our crossbow skills to stop the Wither from taking over!

Calling all Pokémon trainers! With the Pokémon Championship approaching, join us as we build and catch our favorite Pokémon, rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket, take a ride on the S.S. Anne to uncover rare and mystic Pokémon, and battle to see who will hold the title of Pokémon Master. Come along on our journey to catch ‘em all

Master the magic of Harry Potter using LEGO®! Visit Diagon Alley, play a game of Quidditch, and duel the evil Lord Voldemort.

Hone your magical skills while learning about advanced Muggle (STEM) concepts.

Session 6/24-6/28

Code 68389

STEM + ANIMAL ADVENTURES WITH LEGO® MATERIALS Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm • Ages 5-9 Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm $450-$460 (5 classes) Prepare for a full-day LEGO® camp packed with hands-on and minds-on STEM fun!

Build projects inspired by cool machines such as: chugging steamboats, enchanting moon bridges, and busting airports! Then design and build leaping dolphins, bussing beehives, and towering giraffes. Play, create and learn in a world inspired by the animal kingdom in this new full-day themed engineering camp for LEGO® fanatics.

Session 7/8-7/12

Code 68391

BASH ‘EM BOTS USING LEGO® MATERIALS

Session 7/29-8/2

Code 68394

POKÉMON MASTER ENGINEERING USING LEGO® MATERIALS

Session 8/5-8/9

Code 68397

Save $10 per session!

Discount for Santa Rosa residents

Mon-Fri, 1-4pm • Ages 7-12 Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm $210-$220 (5 classes) In the race to be crowned the Ultimate Pokémon Champion, we need your help!

Learn to build your favorite Pokémon, level up by teaching them special moves, evolve them into more powerful versions, and come face to face with the current champion in an epic battle for the title.

Learn from our Play-Well Pokémon Masters so you can make it to the top!

Session 7/29-8/2

Code 68395

Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm • Ages 7-12 Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm $450-$460 (5 classes) Design your custom LEGO® bot and mix and match chassis designs using wheels, treads or walking legs. Combine these with tools like drills, hammers and battering rams as you refine your masterpiece by sparring with friends and overcoming obstacles. Apply real-world engineering and physics concepts to help you bash and crash your way to victory.

Session 7/15-7/19

Code 68393

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Adventure ANIMAL VET SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS Mon-Thu, 9am-12pm • Ages 8-12 Finley/Cypress Rm $260-$270 (4 classes) Join Doctor Pam (and her dogs!) to learn about responsible pet ownership, animal diseases, wild animals, and all the fun, gross and weird things veterinarians do!

Each week has new topics, live dog visitors, and a fast-paced schedule of indoor and outdoor activities to exercise our minds and bodies! Registration includes all supplies, an adoptable stuffie pet, and a camp t-shirt.

Contract Instructor: Dr. Pam Wittenburg Session 6/11-6/14 6/17-6/20 7/8-7/11

Code 66744 66745 66746

BICYCLE ADVENTURE CAMP Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm • Ages 8-12 Finley Park $175-$185 (5 classes) Join the instructors of the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition for a fun, challenging, and inspiring week of bike focused activities where kids build their skills and get lots of practice bicycling safely and confidently.

Participants must be able to ride a twowheel bicycle independently (no training wheels), and have a functioning bicycle and helmet. Contract Instructor: Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition Staff Session 6/10-6/14

Code 66492

*Take Both Camps Together!

Enroll in the Fencing Adventure Camp AND the Archery & Sword Adventure Camp for a full day of fun! A one hour supervised lunch break will be provided for students in both camps.

FENCING ADVENTURE CAMP* Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 7-12 En Garde Fencing Studio, 917D Piner Road, Santa Rosa $200-$210 (5 classes) Learn fencing! This fun camp is created with the beginning fencer and those new to the sport in mind. Bringing the ancient art of dueling into the modern world, instructor Jim Liebich teaches the modern style of the exciting sport of fencing. Fencing, crosstraining, games, and more will give students a solid foundation in this Olympic sport.

Contract Instructor: Jim Liebich Session 6/10-6/14 6/24-6/28 7/22-7/26

Code 69170 69172 69175

ARCHERY & SWORD ADVENTURE CAMP* Mon-Fri, 1-4pm • Ages 7-12 En Garde Fencing Studio, 917D Piner Road, Santa Rosa $200-$210 (5 classes) Learn archery and the art of the sword in this fun camp for the beginning archer and fencer. This camp brings the ancient art of dueling into the modern world, teaching the use of the sword with specially constructed foam weapons and combines it with the captivating sport of archery. Archery, fencing, cross-training, games and more will give students a summer camp experience not to be missed! Contract Instructor: Jim Liebich Session 6/10-6/14 6/24-6/28 7/22-7/26

Code 69178 69180 69182

BARNYARD ADVENTURES Fri • Ages 6-8 & 9-12 Howarth Park/Animal Barn $35-$45 (1-2 classes) Join us for a fun and unique opportunity to learn how to interact with and care for farm animals.

Participants will assist staff with feeding and grooming animals while enjoying interactive crafts and activities to enhance their understanding.

Session Time Age 10am-3pm 9-12 6/28 7/12 & 7/19 10:30am-1pm 6-8

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Code 67334 67335

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Sports & Fitness SUMMER GYMNASTICS CAMP Mon-Fri, 8:30am-3:30pm • Ages 5-10 Santa Rosa Gymnastics Center 2210 Bluebell Dr, Santa Rosa, 707-525-1720 $380-$390 (5 classes) Filled with lots of gymnastics fun, flipping, jumping, swinging, and climbing. Each afternoon features a different activity, including tumbling, fitness, crafts, and games.

NOTE: Release forms must be filled out prior to start of camp. Bring a lunch and something to drink. Contract Instructor: Santa Rosa Gymnastics Staff Session Code 69339 6/10-6/14 6/17-6/21 69340 6/24-6/28 69341 7/1-7/3* 69342 7/8-7/12 69343 69344 7/15-7/19 7/22-7/26 69345 7/29-8/2 69346 8/5-8/9 69347 *Reduced week; $224-$234

TWILIGHT TENNIS CAMP Tue-Thu, 5-6pm • Ages 8-11 Galvin Community Park Tennis Courts 3330 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa $75-$85 (3 classes) All aspects of tennis are covered in these funfilled camps! Participants receive instruction, have practice time and game time. Please bring your own tennis racquet and water bottle.Contract Instructor: Lance Hollon Session 6/25-6/27

Code 66903

SUMMER SOCCER CAMP

YOUTH YOGA CAMP

Mon-Fri • Ages 6-12 A Place to Play Community Park $180-$230 (5 classes)

Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 6-9 & 10-13 Finley/Valley Oak Rm $195-$205 (5 classes)

Portuguese Futbol Academy presents youth soccer camps! Alek combines his education in psychology with his love for soccer to develop the youth both on and off the field. Classes are beginner friendly and accommodate all levels of skill. Contract Instructor: Alek Cordeiro

Join us for a mindful movement summer camp! These classes will explore the mindbody connection, utilizing breath and movement to improve energy and mood.

We’ll cultivate awareness and improve relationships with ourselves and others.

This wellness camp will teach resilience and self-regulation tools that will leave a lasting impact! Contract Instructors: Lisa Ellisen, Megan Condron and Rachel Burwell

Session 7/8-7/12 7/8-7/12 7/29-8/2 7/29-8/2

Time 9am-12pm 9am-3pm 9am-12pm 9am-3pm

Code 66899 66900 66901 66902

Session 7/15-7/19 7/22-7/26

Age 6-9 10-13

Code 69213 69215

Save $10 per session!

Discount for Santa Rosa residents

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National Academy of Athletics These coed recreational youth sports camps are designed for kids of all abilities. The goal is to have tons of fun, learn sport-specific skills, and gain confidence on and off the field. Children learn about success, failure, and what it means to be part of a team. The focus is on skill development taught in a fun and positive environment.

ALL SPORTS CAMP Mon-Fri • Ages 4-13 Finley Community Park $164-$218 (5 classes) Session 6/24-6/28 6/24-6/28 6/24-6/28 7/15-7/19 7/15-7/19 7/15-7/19 8/5-8/9 8/5-8/9 8/5-8/9

Time 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-3pm 9am-12pm 9am-3pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-3pm 9am-12pm

Age 4-6 7-13 7-13 7-13 7-13 4-6 7-13 7-13 4-6

Code 66817 66811 66812 66813 66814 66818 66815 66816 66819

BASKETBALL CAMP Mon-Fri • Ages 4-13 $164-$218 (5 classes) Session 6/10-6/14 6/10-6/14 6/10-6/14 7/8-7/12 7/8-7/12 8/5-8/9 8/5-8/9

Time 9am-12pm 9am-3pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-3pm 9am-12pm 9am-3pm

Age 7-13 7-13 4-6 7-13 7-13 7-13 7-13

Location Finley Park Finley Park Hub Room Finley Park Finley Park Finley Park Finley Park

Code 66836 66837 66842 66838 66839 66840 66841

Age 7-13 7-13 7-13 7-13 4-6 4-6

Location Code Place to Play 66843 Place to Play 66845 Galvin Park 66846 Galvin Park 66847 Place to Play 66848 Galvin Park 66849

SOCCER CAMP Mon-Fri • Ages 4-13 $164-$218 (5 classes) Session 6/17-6/21 6/17-6/21 7/22-7/26 7/22-7/26 6/17-6/21 7/22-7/26

Time 9am-12pm 9am-3pm 9am-12pm 9am-3pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm

GRASS VOLLEYBALL CAMP Mon-Fri • Ages 7-13 $164-$218 (5 classes) Session 6/17-6/21 6/17-6/21 7/8-7/12 7/8-7/12

Time 9am-12pm 9am-3pm 9am-12pm 9am-3pm

Age Location Place to Play Place to Play Finley Park Finley Park

Code 66850 66851 66852 66853

FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP

CHEER & DANCE CAMP

Mon-Fri • Ages 7-13 Galvin Community Park $164-$218 (5 classes) Session 7/15-7/19 7/15-7/19 7/29-8/2 7/29-8/2

Time 9am-12pm 9am-3pm 9am-12pm 9am-3pm

Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 7-13 Galvin Community Park $164-$174 (5 classes) Code 66854 66855 66856 66857

Session 7/15-7/19 7/29-8/2

PICKLEBALL CAMP Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 7-13 Galvin Community Park $164-$174 (5 classes) Session 6/24-6/28 7/29-8/2

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Code 66858 66859

Code 66820 66821

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Boating & Sailing BOATING CAMP FOR YOUTH Mon-Thu, 10:30am-12:45pm • Ages 8-16 Lake Ralphine at Howarth Park $55-$65 (3-4 classes) Have fun boating on Lake Ralphine and enjoy boating races and games! Participants will learn basic water safety through paddle boating and develop boating skills through kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding.

Session 6/17-6/20 6/24-6/27 7/1-7/3 7/8-7/11 7/15-7/18 7/22-7/25 7/29-8/1

Code 67336 67337 67338 67339 67340 67341 67342

SAILING CAMP FOR YOUTH Mon-Thu, 1:45pm-4pm • Ages 11-16 Lake Ralphine at Howarth Park $70-$80 (3-4 classes) Looking for a new and exciting activity for your child this summer? Try this camp and your child will have fun and learn a lifelong safety skill.

Under the guidance of our instructors, campers get hands on sailing experience, learn basic skills, and boating safety. All participants must be comfortable treading water.

Session 6/17-6/20 6/24-6/27 7/1-7/3 7/15-7/18 7/22-7/25 7/29-8/1

Code 67343 67344 67345 67346 67347 67348

ADVANCED SAILING CAMP FOR YOUTH Sat, 1:45pm-4pm • Ages 11-16 Lake Ralphine at Howarth Park $70-$80 (4 classes) This camp is designed for youth who have completed our Sailing Camp. Experienced instructors work with you to polish up your sailing skills and teach you more advanced techniques. The camp is tailored to meet your skills and experience, ensuring you leave the class a better sailor. All participants must be comfortable treading water.

Session 7/8-7/11 8/5-8/8

Code 67349 67351

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YO U T H S U M M E R C A M P S Traditional Day Camps

Join the generations who have grown up with Traditional Day Camps by Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks! We’ve introduced children to recreational experiences, provided leadership skills, fostered new friendships, and created special time in Santa Rosa’s beautiful city parks for over 60 years! Come embrace the outdoors with activities such as archery, swimming, canoeing (Wa-Tam and Doyle only), hiking, songs, games, skits, and nature projects. Camps are staffed by local high school and college students who have literally grown up in our programs!

Sign up for weekly sessions June 17 - August 16.

CAMP YU-CHI Youth Community Park 1700 Fulton Rd Youth Park across from Piner High School offers a rustic setting next to a creek for this outdoor adventure camp. Crafts, games, skits, songs, archery, swimming at Finley Aquatic Center, nature projects, and field trips are among the highlights.

DOYLE ADVENTURE CAMP Doyle Community Park 1700 Hoen Ave Youth Park across from Piner High School offers a rustic setting next to a creek for this outdoor adventure camp. Crafts, games, skits, songs, archery, swimming at Finley Aquatic Center, nature projects, and field trips are among the highlights.

CAMP WA-TAM Howarth Community Park 630 Summerfield Rd

CAMP WA-TOTS NEW! Howarth Community Park (Lower Lawn/Gazebo) 630 Summerfield Rd Do you have an older tot (ages 4-5) and can’t wait to get them enrolled in Camp Wa-Tam? Come check out our brand-new summer camp designed specifically for older tots!

Camp Wa-Tots brings the same quality staff and fun activities as Camp Wa-Tam, including songs, skits, games, a jump house, and a weekly themed-fair. Campers will hike throughout Howarth Park and enjoy the train, carousel, animal barn, play equipment, and paddleboats.

We wrap up the week with a Parent’s Afternoon Show where tots will perform a skit and song for all!

SCHEDULE & FEES

Weekly sessions June 17 - August 16 Camp Wa-Tam M-W, 9:30am-3pm; Thu/Fri Sleep Over, 1pm Thu to 10am Fri Ages: 6-12* $215-$225 • Ext Hours $50 Camp Wa-ToTs NEW! Multiple Sessions: June 17 - July 26 (No Camp Wa-Tots Weeks 7-9) M-W, 9am-2:30pm Ages: 4-5 $175-$185 Camp Yu-Chi** & Doyle Adventure Camp Multiple Sessions: June 17 - August 9 (No Camp Yu-Chi Week 9) M-F, 10:30am-5pm Ages: 6-12* $205-$215 • Ext Hours $60 *Children age 5 ½ are accepted if entering 1st grade in Fall 2024 **There is no Camp Yu-Chi Week 9

Spend a week in beautiful Howarth Park with new friends and activities such as canoeing, archery, nature and craft projects, and hiking to Spring Lake for an afternoon of swimming. The week is capped off with an awesome parent’s night show and overnight for the campers!

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Camp Sessions & Themes All field trips and special guests subject to change Session 1: 6/17-6/21 Wild, Wild West!

Here’s your chance to go back to the days of the wagon train when the buffalo ran across the plains and the Native Americans lived in harmony with the land. All four camps will enjoy a visit from Wildmind Science Learning as they present their “California Wild” animal show. Doyle and Yu-chi campers will take a field trip to a local farm to see how cheese is made, and maybe milk a cow! (Field trip destination may change to Doran Beach). Campers will also learn about the life cycle of the salmon!

Session Wa-Tam Wa-ToTs Doyle Yu-Chi

Code Ext Hours 66586 66587 67079 N/A 66615 66616 66699 66700

Session 2: 6/24-6/28 Outrageous Outer Space!

Let the stars and outer space captivate you as you travel through black holes, explore new worlds, or encounter alien remains.

Camp Yu-Chi and Doyle Adventure Camp will explore the farthest reaches of PUMP It Up where we will bounce and romp for the afternoon. PLEASE NOTE: All campers must have waivers signed/wear socks for the field trip.

Session Wa-Tam Wa-ToTs Doyle Yu-Chi

Code Ext Hours 66588 66589 67080 N/A 66618 66619 66701 66702

Session 3: 7/1-7/3* Arctic Antics It may be summer time, but we are in for some “cool” fun! Camp activities include songs, skits, games, crafts, nature, archery, and swimming. *PLEASE NOTE: For WaToTs, Doyle and Yu-Chi, no camp Thursday and Friday, July 4 and 5, this is a three-day session with pro-rated fees. Camp WaTam will run Monday-Thursday with the overnight on Wednesday, and no camp on Friday, July 5.

Session Wa-Tam Wa-ToTs Doyle Yu-Chi

Code Ext Hours 66590 66591 67081 N/A 66621 66623 66703 66704

Session 4: 7/8-7/12 Noble Knights and Dazzling Dragons Chivalry abounds as campers and counselors seek adventure in the time of dragons and damsels! Campers make their very own coat of arms to display on homemade shields and round out the week with a visit from Ranger Steve and his loveable lizards! Doyle and YuChi campers enjoy golf and games at Scandia!

Session Wa-Tam Wa-ToTs Doyle Yu-Chi

Code Ext Hours 66593 66594 67082 N/A 66661 66662 66705 66706

Session 5: 7/15-7/19 Dancing Through the Decades!

Go back in time to “rock around the clock” and join a sock hop from the ‘50s and kaleidoscopes and tie dye from the ‘60s.

Enjoy a Timeless Jamboree filled with pizzazz (hula hoops, bubble gum blowing contests, root beer floats and bead making).

Doyle and Yu-Chi Campers enjoy a day at the beach with a beach blanket BBQ at Doran Park!

Session Wa-Tam Wa-ToTs Doyle Yu-Chi

Code Ext Hours 66596 66597 67083 N/A 66663 66664 66707 66708

Session 6: 7/22-7/26 Big Top Circus!

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to the greatest camp on earth!

Come clown around with our camp counselors under the Big Top! Enjoy an awesome monkey show by Monkey Business! Camp Yu-Chi and Doyle Adventure Camp take a trip to Vertex where campers climb to mesmerizing heights before the counselors’ very eyes!

Doyle Adventure Camp visit Howarth Park, including the animal barn, riding the carousel and train, and boating on Lake Ralphine!

Session Wa-Tam Wa-ToTs Doyle Yu-Chi

each camp will represent a different country and participate in an international Camp Olympiad with a variety of wacky games! Traditional crafts will be made so that campers may further experience the wonders of several different cultures! Camp Yu-Chi and Doyle Adventure Camp will enjoy a trip to the French Riviera (Doran Beach).

Session Wa-Tam Doyle Yu-Chi

Code Ext Hours 66600 66601 66673 66674 66711 66712

Session 8: 8/5-8/9 Ye Ol’ Robin Hood Week!

Hear Ye!, Hear Ye! Join the merry men and maidens in beautiful Sherwood Forest, home of Robin Hood. Campers learn the fine art of archery and make arrowhead pendants!

A visit from Maid Marion and the Sheriff of Nottingham could be in store, so be sure to keep your eyes on those t-shirts! Meet the animals of Sherwood Forest in a show

by Kevin Keith and Monkey Business. Doyle and Yu-Chi Campers take a fun filled trip to Armstrong Woods.

Session Wa-Tam Doyle Yu-Chi

Code Ext Hours 66602 66603 66676 66677 66713 66714

Session 9: 8/12-8/16 Mystery Week Campers will become detectives as they try to solve the big camp mystery! A lesson from Sherlock Holmes and plenty of clues will help keep campers on their toes! A hike to Spring Lake for an afternoon of swimming, canoeing and archery will round out this final mystery week of camp!

Session Wa-Tam Doyle

Code Ext Hours 66604 66605 66678 66679

Code Ext Hours 66598 66599 67084 N/A 66665 66666 66709 66710

Session 7: 7/29-8/2 Awesome Olympiad!

Welcommen! Buenos dias! Bonjur!

Buongiorno! Cheerio! Hello and welcome to Awesome Olympiad! Each group at

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YO U T H S U M M E R C A M P S Traditional Day Camps REFUNDS, FEES & REMINDERS • NEW! Full refund for cancellations made at least 7 days prior to class or camp start – Camp Wa-Tam excepted. 25% fee for any Camp Wa-Tam cancellation at any time following registration.

• 25% fee to cancel fewer than 7 days before class or camp start for all programs other than Camp Wa-Tam. Or, you may transfer to an alternate class.

• No refunds or changes within 3 business days of any class or camp start.

• Pick up your children on time; $5 late fee for each 15-minutes late.

• Register separately for each camp session and each session of extended hours.

• 5 ½ year olds who are entering 1st grade in Fall 2024 may register for all three camps.

• NEW! A weekly group photo (8x10) is available at Camp Wa-Tam for $5. Please choose the “Add Photo” option at checkout during registration.

We Support Zero Waste

In support of the City of Santa Rosa’s Zero Waste Ordinance, we ask Camp Wa-Tam campers to bring their own reusable plate and fork for use at the Thursday cookout. Please label your items so they can be returned to you after dinner (they will be rinsed but not sanitized). All campers receive a souvenir reusable cup, and a souvenir frisbee dinner plate is provided upon each camper’s first registration for the summer.

FAQs What is the supervision ratio? Each group of 15 to 17 campers is supervised by one counselor, one counselor aide and 2-3 counselors-in-training.

What is the age range of your staff? Generally, our counselors are college age students and our counselor aides are high school age.

Does your staff receive training? All staff and volunteers attend a one-week training program to learn how to lead activities in a fun and safe manner.

Will my child be with kids his/her own age? Yes! Groups are divided by age so that the activities can be tailored accordingly.

Can my child be grouped with a friend? For requests to be considered, BOTH campers must request each other at the time of registration. Groups are divided by age, so the children must be within one year of the same age. We maintain a group size of 15-17 campers and try to accommodate requests within this limitation.

Only requests made three working days PRIOR to the first day of camp are considered.

Do I need to park my car and get out to check my child in each day? Yes, for the safety of the children it is important that parents/ guardians check them in and out in person with their counselor.

Please plan to arrive early and be patient while you find a designated parking space.

Do the camps fill up fast? Camp Wa-Tam does, and you may only register for a maximum of four sessions until June 2024. Please sign-up early if you have a specific week in mind.

What does my child need to bring? Specifics are included in the parent letter mailed in early June and can be downloaded online.

Can my 5¾ year old attend camp? Only if they have completed a year of Kindergarten and are entering the 1st grade in Fall 2024.

Are scholarships available? Scholarships are available for those who reside within the city limits of Santa Rosa and/or Santa Rosa Unified School district.

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Camps for Children with Special Needs KAMP KENNEDY 2024 Tue-Thu, 10am-3pm & Fri, 2-7pm • Ages 6-18 Howarth Park Gazebo $190 (4 classes) Santa Rosa Rec & Parks in partnership with United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay is proud to offer Kamp Kennedy in its 53rd year! This day camp for children and teens with developmental disabilities provides an opportunity to greet old friends and make new ones. Plus, campers experience boating, crafts, songs, story time, games, and outdoor cooking. Kamperships are available for those in need, call 707-543-3737 to learn more.

Registered participants will receive a special needs information form by mail in early July.

Session 7/30-8/2

Code 66608

UCP OF THE NORTH BAY PRESENTS: CAMP KAOS 2024 8/6-8/9, Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm • Ages 6-17 Howarth Park Gazebo $200 (4 classes) Presented by United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay in cooperation with Santa Rosa Recreation and Parks, Camp KAOS in Howarth Park features arts and crafts, music, adapted sports, games, train rides, and more! For more information, visit UCPNB.org or contact Jen Whalen at: jwhalen@ucpnb.org

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NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES Neighborhood Services of Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks provides underserved youth and their families with safe places and quality programs close to home to enjoy recreational, social, and athletic activities. These programs are provided in collaboration with the Santa Rosa Violence Prevention Partnership and are supported by a voter-approved special sales tax, the Change for Kids program, and local individuals, businesses, and organizations to make our Santa Rosa community stronger. Visit SRCity.org/NeighborhoodServices to learn more.

Get Involved BECOME A MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE Santa Rosa residents who live in priority areas of the city identified through the Community Safety Scorecard OR who meet certain low-income criteria are eligible to participate in Neighborhood Services programs.

How to Join 1. Go online to SRCity.org/NeighborhoodServices to determine whether you live within a priority area or meet the income criteria.

2. Follow the instructions online to submit your proof of eligibility requirements.

3. Contact us today at NeighborhoodServices@srcity.org or 707-543-3737 if you need assistance.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS See page xx for a list of upcoming Spring/Summer programs and visit SRCity.org/NeighborhoodServices for details and to register: • Current members may register online at SRCity.org/NeighborhoodServices or call 707-543-3737.

• In-person registration and processing of new memberships is available Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm at Steele Lane Community Center (415 Steele Ln.) and Finley Community Center (2060 W. College Ave.)

*PLEASE NOTE: If you are applying for a new or renewed membership, applicants must bring proof of Santa Rosa residency. Additionally, if you do not live within a priority area, please bring proof of meeting the income criteria.

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NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES Spring/Summer Programs AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE FOR TEENS

Mon-Thu, 3-6pm $10 entire school year Contact us at NeighborhoodServices@ srcity.org or 707-543-3737 for program locations and more information.

JUNIOR WARRIORS BASKETBALL LEAGUE 3/2-5/18 Tue/Thu Evenings: Practices Sat: Games Grades: 4-6 & 7-8 $10 - includes team jersey

3/2-5/18 Mon/Wed Evenings: Beginner Practices Tue/Thu Evenings: Intermediate & Advanced Practices Sat: Performances – All Levels Grades: 1-8 $10 - includes t-shirt and shorts

3/4-3/13 Mon/Wed, 5-7pm Grades: 4-8 $10

BRICKS’ LEGO® BUILDING BUDDIES

JUNIOR GIANTS BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL LEAGUE 6/17-8/8 Ages: 5-6, 7-9 & 10-13 No fee

RECREATION SENSATION SUMMER DAY CAMP

CHEERLEADING

ARTISTIC VENTURES: ROAD MAP TO DRAWING

Recreation Sensation Leader-In-Training June-July $20

6/17-7/26 Mon-Fri, 8:30am-3:30pm Grades: 1-6* $20 - Registration begins 5/1 *Must be entering 1st Grade in 2024-2025

FAMILY FUN TIMES Fun activities and events throughout the year for the entire family!

Fairytale Ball

Feb. 24, 2024

Spring Fest

March 16, 2024

Splash Bash Aug. 9, 2024

3/12-3/28 Tue/Thu, 4-5:30pm Grades: 1-3 $10

SPRING BREAK CAMP 3/18-3/22 Mon-Fri, 8:30am-3:30pm Grades: K-6 $10

ARTISTIC VENTURES: ILLUSTRATING FACES ALONG THE WAY 4/8-4/17 Mon/Wed, 5-7pm Grades: 6-8 $10

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Become a Jr. Giants Volunteer – We Need You! The Junior Giants program is a partnership between the San Francisco Giants Community Fund, Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks, and YOU! Without community volunteers, this fantastic FREE program cannot happen. Contact us today if you can help as a Head Coach (have baseball or coaching experience), Assistant Coach (have baseball or coaching experience OR have worked with kids before), or Team Parent (organized and efficient, no experience needed).

To volunteer, call 707-543-3737 or email NeighborhoodServices@srcity.org.

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T E E N S & A D U LT S Arts & Crafts

MOSAICS WORKSHOP

ACRYLICS WORKSHOP

Sat, 9:30am-3:30pm • Ages 13+ Finley/Willow Rm $120-$130 (1 class)

Sat, 9:30am-3:30pm • Ages 13+ Finley/Willow Rm $120-$130 (1 class)

Learn the ancient art of mosaics, a fun and functional art form that can be applied to many surfaces and has many varied uses. This one-day class explores all aspects of mosaics through examples, demonstrations, discussion, and hands-on application. Students will create a 12-inch square steppingstone, ready for the garden! (Participants will need to be able to lift 20-pound steppingstone). All materials included. Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson

Acrylics are more versatile than any other medium, lending themselves to working in a mixed media format and taking on any style. Colors are exuberant, mistakes can be hidden quickly. This overview course explores various acrylic techniques (a technique chart) and covers tools, surfaces, and brushes. Participants will paint a still life and a landscape. Materials included.

Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson

Session 3/9 6/15

Session 4/13 8/24

Code 69230 69233

Code 69261 69262

MOSAICS: PIQUE ASSIETTE WORKSHOP NEW! Sat, 9:30am-3:30pm • Ages 13+ Finley/Willow Rm $115-$125 (1 class) Pique-assiette is a style of mosaic that incorporates broken crockery (plates, vases, saucers) into a project. In this class you will create frames, lamps, vases, and pots. Working with broken china is more intricate than mosaics created with tile and breaking and nipping china is far easier. This class is best suited for those who have already created tile stepstones and have some knowledge of how mosaics are created. All materials included.

Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson Session 4/27 9/7

Code 69240 69241

MOSAICS Tue, 5:30-7:30pm • Ages 13+ Finley/Willow Rm $135-$145 (4 classes) Students explore all aspects of mosaics through two projects, including a 12-inch square mosaic steppingstone, ready for the garden and a three-dimensional vase or flowerpot, and learning to consider the curvatures as the pieces get smaller. You will need to lift steppingstones (approximate weight, 20 pounds) and are welcome to bring in pottery or tile pieces to incorporate into your work. All materials included. Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson Session 8/6-8/27

WATERCOLOR WITH KATHRYN Tue OR Sat • Ages 13+ Finley/Willow Rm $115-$145 (1-4 classes) Explore watercolor tools, brushes, paints, and paper, and create a basic color wheel, in this beginning or refresher course. Learn techniques by painting still life object such as fruit, flowers, land, and sea landscapes.

Handouts will help students to understand the medium and step by step instruction will be given. All materials included. All supplies included. Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson Session 3/23 4/30-5/21 6/29 8/31

Day Sat Tue Sat Sat

Time 9:30am-3:30pm 5:30-7:30pm 9:30am-3:30pm 9:30am-3:30pm

Code 69252 69254 69255 69256

DRAWING WITH KATHRYN Tue, 5:30-7:30pm • Ages 13+ Finley/Willow Rm $125-$135 (4 classes) Explore the basic concepts of drawing using pencils and drawing paper, and charcoal and charcoal paper. Less time will be spent on exploring tools and more on concentration of drawing techniques and seeing the objects then drawing. We will explore different drawing concepts, with exercises to help with strengthening brain, eye, and hand coordination. All supplies included. Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson Session 4/2-4/23

Code 69258

Code 69243

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Dance

TRADITIONAL BALKAN FOLK DANCE NEW!

BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE BELLY DANCE

Wed, 6:45-7:45pm • Ages 18+ Finley/Live Oak $70-$80 (7-8 classes)

Tue, 6:45-7:45pm • Ages 16+ Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 $89-$99 (12 classes)

Experience the joy and magic of moving together to beautiful Balkan music; learn what ‘Balkan’ means! We will learn simple dances from Greece, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Croatia, and progress to some of the more complex rhythms and dance patterns. Everyone who can walk, with support, is welcome. There will be an emphasis on seasonal and ceremonial dances as well as cultural information.

Contract Instructor: Jana Mariposa Muhar

This class provides fun and exciting basic belly dance instruction. At the end of the 12-week session, participants will be invited to a Hafla (dance party) to enjoy a show put on by the Jewels of Beladi Dance Troupe.

Contract Instructor: Theresa Jade

Session 3/6-5/1* 5/15-6/26 7/10-8/28 *No class 3/20

Code 69265 69266 69268

Session 3/26-6/11 6/18-9/3

FLAMENCO DANCE Wed, 5:30-6:30pm • Ages 18+ Finley/Live Oak $53-$80 (6-8 classes) Flamenco has a rich history that includes Spanish, Moorish, and Jewish roots. Join us as we explore the art of Flamenco using footwork patterns, arm and hand techniques and gain a deeper understanding of body alignment and the use of our torso as the pillar of movement. Classes are accompanied by professional guitarist and will challenge students of all levels. Wear sturdy heeled shoes. Contract Instructor: Joelle Gonçalves Session 3/13-4/24* 5/15-6/26 7/10-8/28 *No class 3/20

Code 69253 69257 69260

Code 69263 69264

JEWELS OF BELADI BELLY DANCE TROUPE Tue, 5:30-6:30pm • Ages 16+ Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3 $89-$99 (12 classes) Jewels of Beladi Troupe is a dance troupe class is for intermediate and advanced students. Dancers must have completed Theresa Jade’s Beginning/Intermediate class. Costuming is a requirement if you perform. Enjoy opportunities to participate in a Hafla (dance party) and performances.

Contract Instructor: Theresa Jade Session 3/26-6/11 6/18-9/3

Code 69267 69269

INTRODUCTION TO WEST COAST SWING NEW! Mon, 6-7pm • Ages 18+ Finley/Live Oak $32-$42 (4 classes) An introduction to West Coast Swing Dance for leaders and followers including basic dance technique, the 6 and 8 count basic patterns, starter step options, and easy variations from the basic patterns. We will discuss what music is appropriate for this dance and have a 10-minute social dance and practice time near the end of each class. No partner is needed to participate.

Contract Instructor: Dave Cooper Session 4/8-4/29 6/3-6/24 8/5-8/26

Code 69270 69271 69272

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T E E N S & A D U LT S Martial Arts

PORTER’S MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY Tue/Thu/Sat • Ages 16+ Finley/Live Oak $72-$127 (11-18 classes) This course in American Kenpo Karate provides harmony of the body, mind, and spirit, with instruction leading to accomplishing ranks from white belt to black belt. Self-defense techniques, sparring, fitness, and philosophy are emphasized. Students gain improved self- confidence, discipline, flexibility, balance, concentration, fitness, and respect. Individual needs and goals are addressed. Uniforms ($25) available for purchase. Test fees ($20) include belt and certificate. Contract Instructor: Tom Porter

AIKIDO

OLYMPIC JUDO

Mon/Wed 6:30-7:30pm • Ages 13+ Finley/Valley Oak $76-$120 (9-13 classes)

Tue/Thu, 7-8:30pm • Ages 16+ Finley/Valley Oak Rm $140-$154 (25-26 classes)

Aikido is the art of peace and selfdefense. Students train together in a cooperative, non-competitive environment, practicing throws and falls with partners. Participants experience improved coordination, flexibility, balance, strength, endurance, confidence, and stress management. Masks required for participants and observers. No training uniform required. $5 fee requested for belts at promotions (waivable; speak with instructor). Contract Instructors: Laura Doty and Isaiah Wisdom

Gain physical and emotional fitness while developing courage, respect, honesty, self-control, and courtesy. Students refine proper rolling and falling, throwing, grappling, and submission techniques, and learn Judo terms and vocabulary.

Academic or competitive learning tracks available and rank testing at the end of each session. Judo uniform (Judogi) required and available for purchase in class ($65-$75). United States Judo Association (USJA) membership ($60/ year) required for rank verification and promotion recording. Contract Instructor: Santa Rosa Judo Club

Session Code 3/4-4/24* 69282 4/29-6/12* 69292 6/17-7/31* 69294 69303 8/5-9/4* *No class 3/18, 3/20, 4/1, 5/8, 5/27, 7/1, 7/3, 9/2

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED/ADULT

Session 4/2-6/27 7/2-9/26* *No class 7/4

Code 69306 69307

Save $10 per session!

Discount for Santa Rosa residents

Tue/Thu, 7:30-8:30pm & Sat, 12-1pm Intermediate/Advanced class for green belt through black belt, as well as participants ages 16+.

Session Code 3/5-4/11* 68347 4/16-5/18 68348 5/21-6/29 68349 7/9-8/8 68350 8/20-9/12 68351 *No class 3/19, 3/21, 3/23

For beginner classes (under age 16), see page 16.

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Special Interest

SELF DEFENSE FOR WOMEN & TEENS: AN INTRODUCTION Sat, 9:30-11am • Ages 12+ Person Sr. Wing/Rm 4 $41-$51 (3 classes) Take the first steps in developing selfawareness and empowerment. This wellrounded introduction has a heavy emphasis on female defense tactics and cultivates knowledge while allowing participants to practice in a safe environment. Contract Instructor: Dai Phipps Session 3/23-4/6 6/8-6/22 7/20-8/3

COMMON GROUND DOG TRAINING Tue OR Wed • Ages 18+ Finley/Courtyard OR Auditorium $99-$109 (6 classes) Learn positive and fun methods to train your dog (5+ months). Proof of vaccinations is required at the first class for each session.

NOTE: Handlers under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. Handlers only at first class (no dogs). No aggressive dogs.

Contract Instructor: Mike Ossenbeck Companion Dog 1 (Basic) Session Day Time Tue 6-7pm 3/5-4/9 3/5-4/9 Tue 7:15-8:15pm 3/6-4/10 Wed 6-7pm 4/30-6/4 Tue 7:15-8:15pm 6-7pm 6/25-7/30 Tue 6/25-7/30 Tue 7:15-8:15pm 7/10-8/14 Wed 6-7 pm

Code 69293 69296 69297

and inspired women. This is an ongoing series of classes covering 100+ defensive scenario techniques. Contract Instructor: Dai Phipps Session 3/5-3/26 4/9-4/30 5/14-6/4 6/18-7/9 7/23-8/13 8/27-9/17

Code 69299 69300 69301 69302 69304 69305

VOICE OVERS…NOW IS YOUR TIME! Thu, 6:30-8:30pm • Ages 18+ Person Sr. Wing/Rm 22 $34-$44 (1 class)

SELF DEFENSE FOR WOMEN & TEENS: BEYOND THE BASICS Tue, 6-7:15pm • Ages 12+ Person Sr. Wing/Rm 4 $44-$54 (4 classes) Develop a superstore sized defense toolbox through a wealth of strategic basics, defense scenario techniques, and exercises, all while working with other like-minded

You’ve heard Justine Reiss on TV and radio commercials, now hear her LIVE as she illustrates how YOU can use your voice for commercials, films, and videos! Justine presents a unique way to cash in on this lucrative full or part-time career that you can manage on your own terms. Contract Instructor: Such A Voice, LLC Session 4/11

Code 69308

Code 69273 69275 69276 69278 69288 69289 69290

Companion Dog 2 (The Next Level) Time Code Session Day 5/1-6/5 Wed 6-7pm 69291

Save $10 per session!

Discount for Santa Rosa residents

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T E E N S & A D U LT S Special Interest

POETRY WRITING Tue, 6-7:30pm • Ages 18+ Finley/Manzanita Rm $48-$58 (4 classes) Join us for the fun and pleasure of poetry writing and spark the creativity within you!

We will look at different elements that will strengthen your poems, make them stand out and speak to the emotions of the reader. Bring a pen, paper and, if you choose, some of your poetry. There will be time in class to write, read your work and discuss polishing pearls. Join us to expand your writing universe! Contract Instructor: Nicole Dobson

INTRODUCTION TO USING YOUR IPHONE OR IPAD

INTRODUCTION TO TABLE TOP ROLE PLAYING GAMES NEW!

Session 4/2-4/23 6/4-6/25

Thu, 5:30-8:30pm • Ages 18+ Finley/Manzanita Rm $50-$60 (1 class)

Fri, 3:30-6pm • Ages 12-17 Finley/Manzanita Rm $100-$110 (4 classes)

CREATIVE STORY WRITING

Are you confused by all the new iPhone and iPad changes? Become more comfortable as you discover amazing features, capabilities, hidden secrets, and practical tips. Learn different ways to type, scan, add pictures and documents to emails and text messages, customize, send fun messages, and more! Bring your charged iPhone or iPad and your questions to this interactive class. Contract Instructor: Richard Lazovick

This class is designed to introduce you to the world of Table Top Role Playing Games.

Here, you will learn the basics of a variety of game systems, such as D&D, Pathfinder and more, as well as how to effectively role play and improvise in a group setting. Good for all ages! Contract Instructor: Sean Belingheri

Session 4/25

Session 4/19-5/10 6/14-7/5

Code 69310

BACKYARD CHICKENS NEW! Sat, 9am-12pm • Ages 18+ Finley/Cypress Rm $30-$40 (1 class) Wondering if backyard chickens are right for you? Want your own flock, but not sure where to start? New to chicken keeping?

This class will get you started with the basics: choosing chicken breeds based on your needs, feeding your flock for optimal nutrition, hen health and wellness, getting the coop right, dealing with predators and pests, and emergency preparedness.

Contract Instructor: Tara Pavis Session 3/9 4/6

Code 69330 69331

Code 69313 69317

Tue, 6-7:30pm • Ages 18+ Finley/Manzanita Rm $48-$58 (4 classes) Ignite your writer’s fantasies! Join us for the fun and pleasure of creating new stories and enhancing your previously written ones. Each week we will explore a different aspect of fiction writing such as an enticing opening to compel your reader to continue reading. Learn to make your characters come to life and how to keep the action moving forward. Bring a pen, paper and, if you choose, some previous writing. There will be time in class to write, read your work and discuss polishing pearls. Contract Instructor: Nicole Dobson Session 5/7-5/28 7/9-7/30

Code 69315 69320

Code 69311 69312

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Sports

LEARN TO PLAY PICKLEBALL Mon, Wed OR Sun • Ages 18+ Finley Pickleball Courts (3A, 3B, 3C, 3D) $130-$140 (4 classes) Join three-time National champion and senior pro level player Adam MacKinnon in this class covering pickleball fundamentals, rules, basic shot techniques, movement to the ball, court positioning, equipment, and simple strategy. Loaner paddles will be available if needed. Adam has been teaching for seven years and is certified by the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (Level 2), Professional Pickleball Registry (Procertified), and the International Foundation of Players Academy (Advanced Plus).

Contract Instructor: Adam MacKinnon

Session 4/9-4/30 5/7-5/28 6/4-6/25 7/9-7/30 8/6-8/27

Code 66944 66946 66948 66951 66952

Thu Session 4/4-5/2* 5/9-5/30 6/6-6/27 7/11-8/1 8/8-8/29 *No class 4/11

Code 66945 66947 66949 66953 66954

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Discount for Santa Rosa residents

Sun, 7:30-9:30am Session Code 3/3-3/31* 66913 4/7-5/5* 66914 *No class 3/10, 4/14 Mon, 8-10am Session Code 3/4-3/25 66917 4/1-5/6* 66918 6/3-7/8* 66921 7/15-8/12* 66922 *No class 4/15, 4/29, 6/10, 7/1, 7/29 Wed, 5-7pm Session 3/13-4/3 4/17-5/15* *No class 5/1

Code 66923 66924

Sun, 7-9am Session Code 6/2-7/7* 66915 7/14-8/11* 66916 *No class 6/9, 6/30, 7/28 Wed, 6-8pm Session Code 6/5-7/10* 66925 7/17-8/14* 66926 *No class 6/12, 7/3, 7/31

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T E E N S & A D U LT S

Sports

Tennis Classes with Corky Join Corky Cramer, a NorCal Director with the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), in a variety of different clinic options. See class details below for additional information, there is something for everyone! Participants must bring their own tennis racquet and water bottle.

SPRING BREAK TENNIS WORKOUT Mon-Thu, 9:30-11am • Ages 12-15 Galvin Tennis Courts $140-$150 (4 classes) This class is designed for Junior players with a skill level of intermediate to advanced who already have some experience playing points but want to up their game.

Session 3/18-3/21

Code 66928

SIMPLY SERVING Sat, 10:30-11:30am • Ages 16+ Galvin Tennis Courts $140-$150 (4 classes) Winning matches is very dependent on one’s ability to serve well. This four-session series will focus on developing three distinctive serves—flat, slice, and topspin.

The variety will keep your opponent offbalance and help to develop more power, eliminate double faults, and add a few aces to your stat sheet.

Session 4/6-4/27

Code 66936

PARENTAL TENNIS – LEVEL 1 Sat, 9-10:30am • Ages 18+ Galvin Tennis Courts $140-$150 (4 classes)

PARENTAL TENNIS – LEVEL 2

LADIES 3.0 DOUBLES STRATEGY

Thu, 6-7pm • Ages 18+ Galvin Tennis Courts $140-$150 (4 classes)

Thu, 10-11:30am • Ages 18+ Galvin Tennis Courts $140-$150 (4 classes)

For the parents whose children have developed skills at or near high school level.

We will review strokes, provide training guides, and practice drills to do with them or for you to encourage your child to do on their own. You’ll improve your own game and learn how to best support the growth of your child on their tennis journey.

The focus is on how to win with your existing skills.

Session 4/11-5/2

Code 66930

For parents with children 8-10 that are just starting to experiment with the game.

Improve your own game and learn how to best support the growth of your child on their tennis journey.

Session 4/6-4/27

Session 5/2-5/23

Code 66932

JUST KID-ING Mon-Thu, 9-10:30am • Ages 11-13 Galvin Tennis Courts $140-$150 (4 classes) Tennis doesn’t have to be all about striving to get to Wimbledon. This session is all about having fun on the court with a variety of skill-based games.

Session 6/24-6/27

Code 66935

HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS PREPARATION

Code 66929

Mon-Thu, 9-10:30am • Ages 13-17 Galvin Tennis Courts $140-$150 (4 classes)

LADIES 3.0-3.5 STROKE MECHANICS Tue, 9-10:30am • Ages 18+ Galvin Tennis Courts $140-$150 (4 classes) The focus is on developing the various spins and adding power to your groundstroke.

Session 4/30-5/21

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Code 66931

Get ready to impress your coach on day one! The focus will be on tennis conditioning and helping players to realize and showcase their individual strengths.

In addition, players will be prepared to set realistic goals and learn how to find weakness in their opponent.

Session 7/22-7/25

Code 66937

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Sports

Play Sports & Connect with Groups PLAY PICKLEBALL Courts are located at Finley Community Park (no lights) and Howarth Memorial Park (lighted), and are first come, first serve, except for league, tournament, or instructional play (which requires a permit) and Recreation & Parks programs/classes.

Courts are non-reservable 9am-12pm daily (except for tournaments). To reserve, email sports@srcity.org or call 707-543-4317.

PLAY TENNIS Courts are located at Galvin Community Park (lighted), Howarth Memorial Park (lighted) and Finley Community Park (no lights) and are first come, first served, except for league, tournament, or instructional play (which requires a permit) and Recreation & Parks programs/classes. Courts are non-reservable 9am-12pm Saturday and Sunday (except for tournaments). To reserve, email sports@srcity. org or call 707-543-4317.

GOLF LESSONS Bennett Valley Municipal Golf Course 3330 Yulupa Ave • 707-528-3673 Youth and adult golf lessons are available at Bennett Valley Golf Course. Visit BennettValleyGolf.com for lesson details.

BOCCE Sonoma County Bocce Federation runs leagues at Julliard Park; for league play and information visit sonomacountybocce.org or call 707-528-2710. If you would like to reserve a court, email sports@srcity.org.

HORSESHOES Sonoma County Horseshoe Pitchers Club operates leagues at Doyle Community Park.

For league play and information please call 707-477-8893.

CONTACT INFORMATION Play Santa Rosa Sports Message Hotline: 707-543-4317 Field Conditions (Updated weekdays 3pm): 707-543-3474 Email: softball@srcity.org & sports@srcity.org

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T E E N S & A D U LT S

Yoga, Pilates & Qigong

BACK TO THE CORE Tue, 5:30-6:30pm • Ages 18+ Person Sr. Wing/Rm 5 $36-$46 (4 classes) The core is at the center of everything we do. This class, founded on Pilates, features exercises done with bands, stability balls, and other equipment while standing, on your knees, and lying to help maintain or regain core strength. The class is taught in a rhythmic flow to popular music, and adaptations are provided to meet individual needs. Bring a yoga or exercise mat.

Contract Instructor: JoRene Woodworth Session 3/5-4/2* 4/9-4/30 5/7-5/28 6/11-7/2 7/9-7/30 8/6-8/27 *No class 3/19

Code 69314 69316 69318 69319 69321 69323

GENTLE SOMATIC YOGA Thu, 5:30-6:45pm • Ages 18+ Finley/Cypress Rm $55-$76 (5-6 classes) This practice builds awareness of the relationship between mind, body, and soul.

A blending of Somatic and Hatha yoga increases flexibility, integrates the two sides of the body, builds strength, and provides tools for relaxation. All levels are welcome.

Bring a yoga mat and wear clothing that allows for movement. Contract Instructor: Brenda Kobrin

LUNCHTIME PILATES

LONGEVITY QIGONG NEW!

Wed, 12-12:50pm • Ages 18+ Finley/Valley Oak Rm $31-$64 (4-6 classes)

Tue, 6-7pm • Ages 18+ Finley/Cypress Rm $54-$64 (5-8 classes)

Pilates is a fun and efficient way to strengthen and tone the body’s core muscles – the abdominals, back, hips, and shoulders.

Exercises will be performed standing, sitting, kneeling, and lying down. This class is open to students at all levels. Modifications will be offered to make the exercises effective and safe for everyone. Contract Instructor: Autumn Buss

Learn the “why” along with the “how” of the Insight Qigong set. This set purges, tonifies, and regulates all the major systems of the body. It can be done sitting or standing. Emphasis will be put on learning the three main principles of qigong: posture, coordinated breath and focused intention. We will also practice short meditations and use various qigong warmups. All levels are welcome. Contract Instructor: Sara Valerio

Session Code 3/6-4/10* 66980 4/17-5/15 66981 5/22-6/12 66982 6/19-7/24* 66983 7/31-8/28 66985 *No class 3/20, 7/3

Session 3/26-4/23 5/21-6/25 7/9-8/27

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Session 3/28-5/2 6/13-7/18* 8/1-8/29 *No class 7/4

Code 69324 69325 69326

Code 69335 69336 69337

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AC T I V E A D U LT S ( 5 0 + ) Senior Center Programs

Senior Center at Person Senior Wing Join Santa Rosa seniors age 50 and better and enjoy drop-in activities, classes, and events to uplift your body, mind, and spirit!

Receive an ID scan card to load a minimum of five visits in advance for drop-in programs, members save 50¢ per visit. Membership is $24 per year for Santa Rosa residents and is available but not required.

Person Senior Wing 2060 W College Avenue • 707-543-3745 Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4pm Bus Route #3, #6, #15

Program Descriptions BALANCE WITH JAE

Instructor led seated and standing exercises to increase balance and stability. Suitable for those who use walkers or canes, and for those who have fallen, stumbled, or have a fear of falling. Caregivers welcome!

BILLIARDS

Pick up a game of 8 or 9-ball.

BINGO

BOOMER BLAST FITNESS WITH GLORIA

COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY CLINIC

Low-impact aerobics and strength training class to keep you in shape. Join this fun group and keep moving!

Check email, work on a project or browse the web. Facilitators are available to assist.

Need help troubleshooting? Bring your laptop or tablet.

CARD GAMES

LINE DANCE

Play a variety of Bingo games and challenge your mind.

Hand & Foot, Kaluki, Sevens, Duplicate Bridge, Duplicate Bridge ACBL, Party Bridge, Pedro and Pinochle.

BOOK CLUB

CHAIR VOLLEYBALL

Join our monthly club “Books fall open, you fall in.” Current reading list available at the front desk.

Promotes fitness, fun and friendship! Played seated with a beach ball.

New Beginner: Welcoming new dancers and those who want easy dances.

High Beginner: Welcoming those who want easy dances.

Improver: High-beginner dancers with some experience who want to learn more challenging dances and work on their technique.

Intermediate: For dancers interested in moving up from improver level. Usually 3-4 dances per class, with one new dance taught every 2-3 weeks. Classes often include some discussion about technique.

Jam: For high beginner level or above. 6-8 dances per class; usually one new dance is taught.

MAH JONG

Join us for a friendly game, featuring eastern, western, or Chinese styles. Will teach, all levels welcome.

MEMOIR WRITING

Preserve your family history and leave a record of your life experiences for your family, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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AC T I V E A D U LT S ( 5 0 + )

Senior Center Programs

SCRABBLE

A welcoming group of wordsmiths! Bring your Scrabble dictionary or borrow the facility copy.

SPANISH CLASSES

Beginning & Intermediate Conversation: Practice sentences using past, present and future tenses.

Intermediate Grammar: Some knowledge of most tenses and a good vocabulary.

STRENGTH AND BALANCE

Participants will receive a full-body workout and improve their balance, coordination, and flexibility in this fun chair-based class.

TAI CHI

Gentle, flowing movements exercise and relaxation.

UKULELE – BRAND NEW TO UKE

Introductory class designed to help with tuning, parts of the ukulele, basic chords, using online resources and even a song.

Material in this class is repeated each time.

Ukulele required.

UKULELE – BARELY BEGINNERS TO UKE

For those who have completed Brand New to Uke and want to continue building skills with easy beginner songs. The perfect way to gain confidence and prepare to join Bill’s Beginners and Beyond. Ukulele required.

UKULELE – EXPERIENCED

Learn how to play fun songs on the ukulele.

Group having fun playing and singing a wide variety of music. More challenging chords and arrangements. Some instruction provided. Semi-monthly Open Mic to help develop performance skills. Occasional public performances. Ukulele required.

WATERCOLOR STUDIO

A studio time to come and paint with other artists.

YOGA - DONNA PARKINSON DISEASE MOVE AND GROOVE

Parkinson specific exercises including stretching, coordination, strength and balance along with full body movements in sitting, standing, and laying down all based-on research and evidence to show the progression of the disease.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Participate in group field trips and discuss your photos with peers. Bring a flash drive to share 6-8 of your photos.

PILATES - JAE

This mat class for all individuals works out the kinks and builds core strength. All levels.

PING PONG

Join the fun while getting a safe workout that stimulates the mind, improves hand/ eye coordination, reflexes, and balance. For beginners to advanced recreational players, all levels welcome! Mostly doubles but some singles are also played.

Register online santarosarec.com or call 707-543-3737

Easy flow Vinyasa-style yoga with deep stretching, standing balancing and meditation. Bring water, a towel, and a mat.

ZUMBA BASICS - GLORIA

Learn basic Zumba moves to Latin and international music!

ZUMBA GOLD - JILL

Learn basic Zumba moves and low-impact steps to Latin music.

Members Save 50¢ per visit!

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AC T I V E A D U LT S ( 5 0 + ) Drop-in Programs Drop-In Schedule: Person Senior Wing Monday 9-10am 9am-3pm 10-11am 10-10:45am 10-11am 10am-12pm 10:30-11:30am 11am-12pm 11:30am-2:30pm 12-1pm 12:30-3:30pm 1-3pm

Boomer Blast Fitness - Gloria Billiards Barely Beg. to Uke (1st, 3rd & 5th Mon) Brand New to Uke (2nd & 4th Mon) Zumba Gold - Jill Needlecraft Balance - Jae Ukulele – Bill’s Beginners & Beyond** Bingo Balance - Jae Duplicate Bridge (exp.)

Hand & Foot Cards (will teach)

Tuesday 9-11am 9am-3pm 9:30-10:30am 9:30-10:30am 10-11am 10-11am 10am-1pm 11am-12pm 11am-12:30pm 11am-12:30pm 11:30am-12:30pm 11:45am-12:45pm 1-3pm 1-4pm 1:30-3pm 2-4pm

Computer Lab Billiards Pilates - Jae Line Dance Improver - Barbara Tai Chi - Stan Zumba Basics - Gloria Memoir Writing (2nd Tue) Line Dance Intermediate - Barbara Spanish - Geran (inter. conver.)

Spanish - Irma (adv. conver.)

Parkinson Move and Grove Yoga - Donna Pedro (exp.)

Ping Pong Book Club (2nd Tue) Photography (2nd Tue)

$2 N.M. $4 $7 $6 $5 $6 $4 $6 $3 $3 $0 $7 $3 $4 $2 $3

Wednesday 9-10:15am 9am-3pm 9:30-10:30am 10:30-11:30am 10:30am-12pm 10:30am-1:30pm 11am-12pm 11:30am-2:30pm 12-1pm 12:30-3:30pm 12:30-4pm 1-2:30pm 1-3pm 1-4pm 1:30-2:30pm

Dementia Caregivers Support (beg.)** Billiards Line Dance New Beginner - Barbara Chair Volleyball - Jae Dementia Caregivers Support (exp.)** Chinese Mah Jong - Karen Line Dance High Beginner - Barbara Bingo Balance - Jae Duplicate Bridge ACBL Pinochle (exp.)

Ukulele - James (exp.)

Scrabble Watercolor Studio (drop-in) Balance - Jae

$6 $4 $6 $5 $6 $4 $6 $3 $5 $10 $4 $3 $3 $4 $5

$7 $4 $2 $2 $6 $3 $5 $2 $3 $5 $4 $3

Thursday 9-11am 9am-3pm 9:30-10:30am 9:30-10:30am 9:30-11:30am 10-11am 10-11am 11am-12pm 11am-2pm 11:45am-12:45pm 1-3:30pm 1-4pm

Computer Lab Billiards Pilates - Jae Line Dance Improver - Barbara Legal Consultation - Roy (3rd Thu)** Zumba Gold - Jill Tai Chi - Dr. Carl Line Dance Intermediate - Barbara Party Bridge Yoga - Donna Sevens Cards (1st & 3rd Thu) Ping Pong

$2 N.M. $4 $7 $6 $5 N.M. $6 $5 $6 $4 $7 $3 $4

Friday 8:45am-12pm 9-10am 9-11am 9am-3pm 9:30-10:30am 10:30am-12pm 11:30am-12:30pm 12:30-4pm 1-2pm 1-3pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm

Mahjong – Guy (will teach) Boomer Blast Fitness - Gloria Computer Clinic Billiards Line Dance Jam - Gerry (high beg.)

Spanish with Larry (inter. gram.)

Strength and Balance - Autumn Pinochle (exp.)

Chair Volleyball - Jae Scrabble Kaluki Card Game (will teach) Ping Pong (adv.)

Ballroom Dance**

$4 $7 $2 N.M. $4 $6 $3 $7 $4 $5 $3 $4 $4 $9

*N.M. = Non-member (members are free for select activities) **Pre-registration required

Members Save 50¢ per visit!

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Classes & Events

UKULELE – BILL’S BEGINNERS & BEYOND

ART WITH KATHRYN

Mon, 11am-12pm • Ages 50+ Person Sr. Wing/Rm 5 $4.50-$10 (3-5 classes)

Tue, 1-4pm • Ages 50+ Person Sr. Wing/Rm 26 $63-$75 (4 classes)

Join this group that focuses on having fun while playing and singing together. A few basic chords (C, F, G7) are enough to get you started. Pre-registration and your own ukulele are required.

Session 3/4-3/25 4/8-4/29 5/6-5/20 6/3-6/27 7/1-7/29 8/5-8/26

Code 67369 67370 67371 67372 67373 67374

Students will explore the creative process and develop their artistic skills in these beginning classes. Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson Beginning Drawing Session Code 4/2-4/23 68141

Beginning Watercolor Session Code 5/7-5/28 67375

DEMENTIA SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS Wed • Ages 50+ Person Sr. Wing/Rm 28 $16.50-$30 (3-5 classes) Caring, confidential and compassionate support group for caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. At meetings, you’ll learn best practices for coping with challenging behaviors, receive support from your peers, discuss the latest research, and receive information about supportive services in our community. Experienced class requires six months participation in new class. Pre-registration with instructor approval is required. To register, the Person Senior Wing front desk at 707-543-4745. Contract Instructor: Susan Kay Gilbert, MA Edu NEW TO CAREGIVING Wed, 9-10:15am Session Code 3/6-3/27 67353 4/3-4/24 67357 5/1-5/29 67358 6/5-6/26 67359 7/3-7/31 67361 8/7-8/28 67362

EXPERIENCED CAREGIVERS Wed, 10:30am-12pm Session Code 3/6-3/27 67363 4/3-4/24 67364 5/1-5/29 67365 6/5-6/26* 67366 7/3-7/31 67367 8/7-8/28 67368 *No class 6/19

WATERCOLOR - BARBARA Thu OR Fri • Ages 50+ Person Sr. Wing/Rm 26 $23-$60 (2-5 classes)

Tue/Thu OR Thu • Ages 50+ Person Sr. Wing/Rm 23 $4-$8 pre-registration fee required $25 Course Fee, AARP members $20* *Paid day-of in class (check written to AARP only) Learn current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques and how to drive more safely in today’s challenging traffic environment. Learn to manage common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. First time students must take the full eight-hour course. The renewal course is for those who have completed the full course within the past four years.

FULL (2 classes) Tue/Thu, 9:15am-1:30pm Session Code 3/12 & 3/14 67440 5/14 & 5/16 67441

RENEWAL (1 class) Thu, 9:15am-2pm Code Session 4/9 67442 7/9 67443

POLE WALKING FOR BALANCE AND MOBILITY

Join this class where you develop your own unique style using watercolor techniques. Enjoy monthly themes, daily demonstrations, and critiques with pointers to help you improve. Material list available upon request. Pre-registration required. Contract Instructor: Barbara Marlin-Coole Thu, 1-4pm Session Code 3/7-4/25* 68131 5/2-5/23 68132 6/20-7/11* 68133 7/18-8/1 68134 *No class 3/21, 3/28, 7/4

AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM

Fri, 1-4pm Session Code 3/8-4/26* 68135 5/3-5/24 68136 6/21-7/12* 68137 7/19-8/2 68138 *No class 3/22, 3/29, 7/5

Register online santarosarec.com or call 707-543-3737

Fri • Ages 50+ Person Sr. Wing/Rm 25 When pole walking, you feel energized, taller and more confident!

This training is designed for people with mild to moderate mobility challenges and is ideal if you are preparing for or recovering from joint surgery. People with MS, Parkinson’s, arthritis or aging joints find these skills invaluable for maintaining quality of life. If using a walker, please contact instructor before registering. Quality poles and tips are provided.

Contract Instructor: Jayah Faye Paley, ACE & AFAA certified VETERANS & FAMILY ONLY Fri, 9am-12pm $3.50 Member, $4 non-member Code Session 5/10 68139

ALL SENIORS Fri, 9am-12:15pm $35 Member, $45 non-member Session Code 8/9 68140

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Classes & Events

FRIDAY AFTERNOON DANCES

CINCO DE MAYO LUNCH

Fri, 1-4pm • Ages 50+ Finley Complex $8.50 member, $9 non-member Drop-in with purchase of 5 visits

Thu, 5/2, 12-2pm • Ages 50+ Finley/Auditorium $9 member, $12 non-member Code: 67088

Enjoy the best ballroom dancing in Santa Rosa with live bands and DJ music playing your favorite sounds from the ‘40s to present. Keep your feet and spirits floating with the polka, waltz, cha cha, tango, and more. All are welcome with or without a partner. Themed Dance Socials: 5/24 Memorial Day, 8/16 Hawaii Day.

Join us for this delicious lunch while honoring Mexican culture and history.

LEGAL CONSULTATION WITH ROY JOHNSTON Monthly; 3rd Thu, 9:30-11:30am Ages 50+ Person Sr. Wing/Rm 20 Free for member, $5 non-member

SENIOR EXPO

Sat, 7/13, 9am-12pm • Ages 50+ Person Sr. Wing FREE Come discover Santa Rosa businesses, organizations, and activities that make our community a wonderful place to live.

Meet with an elder law attorney for a 15-minute private consultation.

Pre-registration required.

ST PADDY’S DAY LUNCH Fri, 3/15, 12-1:30pm • Ages 50+ Person Sr. Wing/Rm 5 $9 member, $12 non-member Code: 62370 Join us for a wee corned beef and cabbage lunch to celebrate the Luck of the Irish! Pre-registration by 3/14 is required.

BINGO PARTY! Sat, 4/6, 10am-2pm • Ages 50+ Person Sr. Wing/Rm 5 $20 (includes 18 game sheets) Code: 67020 Play a variety of Bingo games and challenge your mind. Admission includes game sheets and lunch. We have daubers!

Pre-registration by 3/29 is required: $10 due at registration, $10 due at event.

Additional bingo packs (9 games) are available for $5 each.

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Facility Info & Membership Ridgway Swim Center 455 Ridgway Avenue, 707-543-3421 Ridgway Swim Center boasts a nine-lane competition pool, a 2 - 3½ foot deep instructional pool, and a 140-foot water slide!

Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat/Sun, 9am-1pm

Finley Aquatic Center CLOSED THRU SPRING, REOPENING SUMMER 2024 2060 West College Avenue, 707-543-3760 Finley Aquatic Center has a 10-lane competition pool and a 2.5-3-foot-deep instructional pool. The facility is fully ADA accessible, with pool ramp and ADA seat lift Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 6am-8pm; Sat/Sun, 9am-1pm

AQUATIC MEMBERSHIP Join this reward program for swimmers and water fitness enthusiasts committed to their time in the pool! Receive discounted Punch Pass or save even more with a Monthly Pass – available to Members only.

New Spray Ground & Splash Pad Coming Summer 2024 to Finley Aquatic Center

• Save $1 per swim with discounted Punch Pass.

Construction of a new spray ground and other facility upgrades at Finley Aquatic Center is anticipated to be completed by late spring/ early summer; stay tuned for our grand re-opening announcement and celebration!

• Save more with a Monthly Pass (Monthly Pass available to Members ONLY).

Upgrades Coming Soon

Membership cost $25 per family, per calendar year, and benefits include the following:

• Can be purchased at any time during the year and the fee will be pro-rated.

• A new multi-generational water play experience with 16 interactive, recirculating spray features.

• Pays for itself in just 2-3 months depending how often you swim.

• Two new reservable picnic areas with tables and shade covers.

• Purchase at the front desk at Ridgway Swim Center or Finley Aquatic Center or by phone.

• New concrete pool decks to provide enhanced, ADA compliant accessibility.

POLICIES • No flotation devices, including swimsuits with built-in flotation pieces.

• Children under age 8 must be supervised by a responsible person age 16+.

• Children under age 5 must have an adult in the water with them always.

• No jean cut-offs, t-shirts, or street shorts allowed in the water.

• New tropical-themed landscaping with palm trees.

Aquatic Programs During the Finley Closure While Finley Aquatic Center is closed for construction, an enhanced schedule of lap swimming and water fitness classes is available at the City’s Ridgway Swim Center. Visit SRCity.org/Aquatics for the current schedule.

Project Updates & FAQs For project updates, SRCity.org/FinleySprayGround.

• Only clearly identified service animals are permitted.

• Children must be 48 inches to ride the Ridgway water slide.

• Swimwear with exposed zippers, buckles or metal rivets are not permitted on the water slide.

• No thong/G-string suits permitted.

• Children over age five are not allowed in opposite-sex locker rooms. Unisex restrooms available.

• Nose plugs and masks with a covered nose are not permitted during Recreation Swim.

Register online santarosarec.com or call 707-543-3737

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Swim Hours & Fees

RECREATION SWIM - HOURS & FEES

LAP SWIM - HOURS & FEES

Drop-in

Drop-in

Punch Pass (5 Visit Minimum)

Punch Pass (5 Visit Minimum)

Adults: $5 Youth 2-17/Senior 55+/Disabled: $4 Adults: $5 (Aquatic Member: $4.50) Youth 2-17/Senior 55+/Disabled: $4 (Aquatic Member: $3.50) All persons entering pool facilities are charged the entrance fee.

Join us for a fun time in the water for all ages! During Recreation Swim times, all facilities are open for public use and lifeguards are on duty.

Finley Aquatic Center 6/10-8/9 Mon-Fri: 1:30-4:30pm Sat/Sun: 1:30-3:30pm & 3:45-5:45pm

Ridgway Swim Center 5/25-6/16 Sat/Sun: 1:30-3:30pm & 3:45-5:45pm 6/17-8/11 Mon-Fri: 1:30-3:45pm Sat/Sun: 1:30-3:30pm & 3:45-5:45pm Fri: 7-9pm

General: $6 Senior 55+/Disabled: $5 General: $6 (Aquatic Member: $5) Senior 55+/Disabled: $5 (Aquatic Member: $4) Monthly Pass (must have an Aquatic Membership to purchase – see page 49) General: $60 (non-SR Resident $70) Senior 55+/Disabled: $50 (non-SR Resident $60) Join us for year-round swimming for fitness.

Kickboards and pull buoys are available for use. Lockers are available at both facilities for a 50¢ charge or you may bring your own lock. Lane availability varies.

Finley Aquatic Center* Mon-Fri: 6-8am, 9-11am (deep lanes only), 11am-1pm & 6-7pm (all pool) Sat/Sun: 9-11am (deep lanes only) & 11am-1pm (all pool) No walking lane: Mon-Sun, 9-11am *Reopening late spring/early summer 2024

Ridgway Swim Center Mon-Sun: 9am-1pm

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Water Fitness & Safety Training LIFEGUARD TRAINING - FULL COURSE Ridgway Swim Center • Ages 15+ $200-$210

Train to become a professional lifeguard with this American Red Cross blended learning course! The course combines 7 hours of online education with 20 hours of instructor-led classroom and in-water skills sessions that meet all criteria to become a professional lifeguard.

After registering, and one week prior to the start date, you will be sent a link to the online education sessions, which must be completed prior to the first skill session.

Upon completion of the courses, participants receive certification for: Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED/First Aid, which is valid for two years

WATER FITNESS Multiple Sessions; Ages 15+ Drop-in General: $6 Punch Pass (5 Visit Minimum) General: $6 (Aquatic Member: $5) Monthly Pass (must have a valid Annual Aquatic Membership to purchase – see page 49) General: $75 (non-SR resident $85) Use the resistance of water for strength training and aerobic conditioning! These exercise routines help participants of all fitness levels to improve strength, endurance, flexibility, and well-being with little to no impact on the joints. People with minimal water experience are encouraged to join us for this rejuvenating form of exercise.

Ridgway Swim Center - Thru Late Spring/Early Summer Only* Mon-Sun: 9-10am & 10-11am (five lanes Tue/Thu: 7:30-8:30pm (five lanes) Fri: 5-6pm (five lanes) *Please Note: Water Fitness at Ridgway Swim Center will be offered during the closure of Finley Aquatic Center Only. The water temperature will be 81-82 degrees and the water space configuration will be the five lanes closest to the waterslide, running shallow to deep.

Finley Aquatic Center- Thru Late Spring/Early Summer Only* *Please Note: Finley Aquatic Center will be closed thru late spring/early summer for a facility upgrade.

Sessions Mon-Sun: 9-10am & 10-11am Mon-Fri: 5-6pm Tue/Thu: 7-8pm Wed/Fr: 8-9am

February 9-18 Fri, 2/9, 5-9pm Sat & Sun, 2/10, 2/11, 2/17, 2/18, 1-5pm Code: 64297 March 1-3 Fri, 3/1, 5-9pm Sat & Sun, 3/2 & 3/3, 12-8pm Code: 69242 March 18-23 (Spring Break) Mon-Sat, 3/18-3/23, 1-4:30pm Code: 69244

April 12-14 Fri, 4/12, 5-9pm Sat & Sun, 4/13 & 4/14, 12-8pm Code: 69245 May 3-5 Fri, 5/3, 5-9pm Sat & Sun, 5/4 & 5/5, 12-8pm Code: 69246 Finley Aquatic Center June 28-30 Fri, 6/28, 5-9pm Sat & Sun, 6/29 & 6/30, 12-8pm Code: 69247

LIFEGUARD TRAINING - REVIEW COURSE Ridgway Swim Center • Ages 15+ $100-$110 Lifeguard certifications expire every two years. This class is designed for currently certified lifeguards to review and recertify before their certifications expires.

This blended learning review course combines 7 hours of online education with 10 hours of instructor-led classroom and in-water skills sessions. After registering, you will be sent a link to the online education sessions, which must be completed prior to the first skill session. Upon completion of the course, participants receive certification for: Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED/First Aid, valid for two years..

March 9-10 Sat & Sun, 12-5pm Code: 69248 April 20-21 Sat & Sun, 12-5pm Code: 69250 May 18-19 Sat & Sun, 12-5pm Code: 69251

Finley Aquatic Center will be closed thru late spring/early summer for a facility upgrade; no Water Polo will be offered during the closure. For more information, see page 49.

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Swim Lessons – Levels & Policies Intermediate Swim Program LEVELS 2-5: SWIMMING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED This program is designed to build swimming proficiency, technique and endurance. The focus is skill development.

Level 2: Ages 5-9

Prerequisite: Swim front crawl and back crawl 5 yards. Students work on side breathing, back crawl and elementary backstroke arms.

Level 3: Ages 6+

Prerequisite: Front crawl with side-breathing, back crawl for 15 yards, and elementary backstroke arms for 5 yards. Teaching emphasize on side-breathing and endurance for front crawl. Introduction to elementary backstroke kick, breaststroke kick, butterfly kick and sitting and kneeling dives. This course is taught in deeper water.

Beginning Swim Program CHILD-ADULT BEGINNER: NO WATER EXPERIENCE NEEDED These courses are designed for all ages to gain basic water skills. The focus is water adjustment and fun!

Parent-Child: Ages 6 months-3 years

This is a FUN introduction to the water with singing, games, blowing bubbles, going underwater, floating, kicking and scooping. Parent participation in the water is required.

Level 4: Ages 6+

Prerequisite: Front crawl 25 yards with excellent side-breathing, back crawl 25 yards, elementary backstroke, breaststroke kick, and dolphin kick for 15 yards.

Students learn to coordinate breaststroke arms and kick, are introduced to butterfly, work on treading water, and learn to do a standing dive.

Level 5: Ages 6+

Prerequisite: Front crawl and back crawl 50 yards, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke and butterfly 15 yards. Students improve technique and endurance on the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke and breaststroke and develop proficiency in butterfly, sidestroke, treading water, diving and flip turns.

Level 6 - Fitness Swimmer: Ages 6+

Tadpoles: Ages 3-5

Students work on comfort in the water and having fun. Basic skills like blowing bubbles, going underwater, floating, kicking and alternating arms are taught through games and imagination.

Prerequisite: Front crawl and back crawl 50 yards, breaststroke and butterfly 25 yards. Students will continue to refine technique in all strokes and improve endurance while learning how to use pull-buoys and kickboards in their workout.

Students will also learn how to use a pace clock, flip and open turns, and lap swim etiquette.

Water Frogs: Ages 4-5

Level 6 - Lifeguard Preparedness (LGT): Ages 6+

Students work on water adjustment, submerging, front and back floats, kicking, front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke.

Sea Stars: Ages 6-9

Students work on water adjustment, submerging, front and back floats, kicking, front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke.

Dolphins: Ages: 10-15

Taught in 3 1/2 feet of water, students work on water adjustment and beginning swimming skills. Student progress and needs determine the pace of the course. More advanced skills may be taught including breaststroke, sidestroke, treading water, and dives.

Adult Beginner: Ages 16+

Students work on skills ranging from water adjustment and floating to front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke. The pace of the course is based on student progress and needs. The class is taught in 3 1/2 feet of water.

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Prerequisite: Front crawl and back crawl 50 yards, breaststroke and butterfly 25 yards. Students will continue to refine technique in all strokes and improve endurance while learning lifeguard skills. Students will also work on water entries, swimming with a rescue tube, and rescues for distressed swimmer, active drowning and passive drowning victims.

POLICIES • Participants must meet the minimum age level by first day of class.

• No make-up classes allowed. If a class is missed, please take the remaining classes.

• It is common for children to repeat a level before progressing to the next level.

• Drop off and pick up children on time (not early or late); this is required for safe supervision.

• Registration is required to participate in all fee programs.

• Classes fill quickly, register early and save your receipt to present at first class.

• Carefully register your child in the class at the appropriate skill level. If your child is under or over-qualified for a class, we will transfer him/her as appropriate.

If there is no availability, you will receive a refund.

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Spring Swim Lessons - Ridgway Swim Center SPRING GROUP LESSONS

SPRING PRIVATE LESSONS

Ridgway Swim Center Mon/Wed OR Tue/Thu Each session is 4 lessons, 25 minutes each $30-$40 per session *Special Mon-Thu Spring Break session for instructor training

5:45PM

6:15PM

Mon/Wed Lessons

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 3/25 - 4/3 4/8 - 4/17 4/22 - 5/1 5/6 - 5/15 68642 68653 68661 68688

3/18 - 3/21*

4:15PM

S

Parent Child Tadpoles Waterfrogs Level 2 Level 4

68403 68404 68405 68407 68411

4:45PM

S

68645

68656

68662

68689

5:45PM

S

68647

68658

68678

68690

6:15PM

S

68650

68660

68684

68693

Parent Child Tadpoles Sea Stars Level 3 Dolphins

68413 68414 68417 68418 68419

Mon-Thu Lessons 5:15PM

Ridgway Swim Center Mon/Wed OR Tue/Thu Each session is 4 lessons, 25 minutes each $140-$150 per session

Tadpoles Sea Stars Level 2 Adult Beginner

Mon/Wed Lessons

Tue/Thu Lessons

68420 68421 68422 68423

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 3/26 - 4/4 4/9 - 4/18 4/23 - 5/2 5/7 - 5/16

4:15PM

S

68695

68710

68715

68722

4:45PM

S

68704

68711

68716

68723

5:15PM

S

68705

68712

68718

68725

5:45PM

S

68707

68713

68720

68727

6:15PM

S

68709

68714

68721

68728

Water Depth: S = Taught in shallow water only (2 ½ - 3 feet deep)

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 3/25 - 4/3 4/8 - 4/17 4/22 - 5/1 5/6 - 5/15

Tue/Thu Lessons

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 3/26 - 4/4 4/9 - 4/18 4/23 - 5/2 5/7 - 5/16

4:15PM

Tadpoles Waterfrogs Level 2 Sea Stars

68428 68429 68430 68431

68468 68469 68470 68471

68533 68534 68535 68537

68793 4:15PM 68794 68795 68797

Tadpoles Waterfrogs Level 2 Sea Stars

68821 68822 68823 68824

68843 68844 68845 68847

68891 68892 68893 68934

68954 68955 68956 68957

4:45PM

Parent Child Tadpoles Waterfrogs Level 2 Sea Stars

68432 68433 68434 68435 68436

68472 68473 68474 68475 68476

68545 68547 68548 68550 68551

68798 4:45PM 68799 68805 68806 68807

Parent Child Tadpoles Waterfrogs Level 2 Sea Stars

68825 68826 68827 68828 68829

68848 68849 68850 68851 68852

68935 68936 68937 68938 68939

68958 68959 68960 68961 68962

5:15PM

Parent Child Tadpoles Waterfrogs Level 2 Level 4

68437 68438 68439 68455 68456

68477 68517 68518 68519 68520

68552 68553 68554 68555 68556

68808 68809 68810 68811 68812

5:15PM

Parent Child Tadpoles Waterfrogs Level 2 Sea Stars

68830 68831 68832 68833 68834

68854 68858 68859 68860 68861

68940 68941 68942 68843 68944

68963 68964 68965 68966 68967

5:45PM

Parent Child Tadpoles Sea Stars Level 3

68457 68458 68459 68460

68521 68523 68525 68527

68557 68559 68591 68612

68813 68814 68815 68816

5:45PM

Parent Child Tadpoles Sea Stars Level 3

68835 68836 68837 68838

68862 68863 68864 68865

68945 68947 68948 68949

68968 68969 68970 68971

6:15PM

Tadpoles Sea Stars Level 2 Dolphin

68461 68463 68464 68465

68529 68530 68531 68532

68621 68622 68623 68624

68817 68818 68819 68820

6:15PM

Tadpoles 68839 Level 2 68840 Sea Stars 68841 Adult Beginner 68842

68866 68867 68868 68869

68950 68951 68952 68953

68972 68973 68974 68975

Save $10 per session!

Discount for Santa Rosa residents

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Summer Swim Lessons - Finley Aquatic Center SUMMER GROUP LESSONS Finley Aquatic Center Mon-Thu Each session is 8 lessons, 25 minutes each $60-$70 per session

Mon-Thu Lessons 9:30AM

Tadpoles Waterfrogs Sea Stars Level 2 Level 4 Level 5

68217 68295 68073 68017 67577 67594

68202 68282 68061 67945 67561 67589

68190 68258 68049 67933 67544 67584

68118 68232 68037 67920 67526 67527

10:00AM

Tadpoles 68218 Waterfrogs 68296 Sea Stars 68074 Level 2 68018 Level 4 67578 Level 5 67595 Level 6 Lifeguard 67622

68203 68283 68062 67949 67562 67590 67619

68191 68260 68050 67934 67555 67585 67616

68179 68233 68040 67921 67543 67548 67529

10:30AM

Parent Child Tadpoles Waterfrogs Sea Stars Level 2 Level 4 Level 6 Fitness

68328 68219 68297 68075 68019 67579 67611

68322 68204 68284 68063 67950 67563 67608

68316 68192 68261 68051 67935 67556 67605

68310 68180 68119 68039 67922 67544 67528

11:00AM

Parent Child Tadpoles Waterfrogs Sea Stars Level 2 Level 3 Level 5 Dolphins

68329 68220 68298 68076 68020 67672 67596 67707

68323 68205 68285 68064 67951 67669 67591 67706

68317 68193 68262 68052 67936 67666 67586 67530

68311 68181 68235 68038 67923 67663 67549 67701

11:30AM

Parent Child Tadpoles Waterfrogs Sea Stars Level 2 Level 4

68330 68221 68299 68077 68021 67580

68324 68206 68286 68065 67952 67564

68318 68194 68263 68053 67937 67557

68312 68182 68236 68041 67924 67545

12:00PM

Tadpoles 68222 68300 Waterfrogs Sea Stars 68080 68022 Level 2 Level 5 67597 Level 6 Lifeguard 67623

68210 68287 68066 68010 67592 67620

68195 68264 68054 67938 67587 67617

68183 68238 68042 67925 67550 67614

12:30pm

Tadpoles Waterfrogs Sea Stars Level 2 Level 3 Dolphins

68211 68289 68067 68011 67670 67714

68196 68265 68055 67939 67667 67710

68184 68239 68043 67926 67664 67712

*In-Service Session: 4 lessons (one week), 25 minutes each; pro-rated $30-$40 **Session 2: No class Thursday, July 4; pro-rated $52.50-$61.25

Session 1 Session 2** Session 3 Session 4 6/17 - 6/27 7/1 - 7/11 7/15 - 7/25 7/29 - 8/8

68223 68301 68079 68023 67673 67708

Save $10 per session!

Discount for Santa Rosa residents

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Summer Swim Lessons - Finley Aquatic Center SUMMER GROUP LESSONS

Mon-Thu Lessons

Finley Aquatic Center Mon-Thu Each session is 8 lessons, 25 minutes each $60-$70 per session

5:00PM

Parent Child Tadpoles Waterfrogs Sea Stars Level 2 Level 5 Level 6 Fitness

68334 68229 68307 68086 68029 N/A N/A

68331 68224 68302 68081 68024 67598 67612

68325 68212 68290 68068 68012 67593 67609

68319 68197 68266 68056 67940 67588 67606

68313 68185 68240 68044 67927 67551 67603

5:30PM

Parent Child Tadpoles Waterfrogs Sea Stars Level 2 Level 4 Level 6 Fitness

68336 68290 68308 68087 68030 N/A N/A

68332 68225 68303 68082 68025 67582 67613

68326 68213 68291 68069 68013 67565 67610

68320 68198 68267 68057 67941 67559 67607

68314 68186 68241 68045 67928 67546 67604

6:00PM

Tadpoles Waterfrogs Sea Stars Level 2 Level 3 Level 6 Lifeguard Dolphins

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

68226 68304 68083 68026 67674 67624 67709

68214 68292 68070 68014 67671 67621 67715

68199 68268 68058 67942 67668 67618 67711

68187 68242 68046 67929 67665 67615 67713

6:30PM

TTadpoles Waterfrogs Sea Stars Level 2 Level 4 Adult Beginner

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

68227 68305 68084 68027 67583 67705

68215 68293 68071 68015 67576 67703

68200 68270 68059 67943 67560 67700

68188 68243 68047 67930 67547 67531

7:00PM

Parent Child Tadpoles Waterfrogs Sea Stars Level 2

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

68333 68228 68306 68085 68028

68294 68216 68327 68072 68016

68321 68201 68271 68060 67944

68315 68189 68244 68048 67931

*In-Service Session: 4 lessons (one week), 25 minutes each; pro-rated $30-$40 **Session 2: No class Thursday, July 4; pro-rated $52.50-$61.25

SUMMER PRIVATE LESSONS Finley Aquatic Center Mon-Thu Each session is 4 lessons, 25 minutes each $140-$150 per session

In-Service* Session 1 Session 2** Session 3 Session 4 6/10 - 6/13 6/17 - 6/27 7/1 - 7/11 7/15 - 7/25 7/29 - 8/8

*Session 3: No class Thursday, July 4; pro-rated $105-$112.50

9:30AM 10:00AM 10:30AM 11:30AM 12:00PM 12:30PM 5:00PM 5:30PM 6:00PM 6:30PM 7:00PM

Session 1 6/17 - 6/20

Session 2 6/24 - 6/27

Session 3* 7/1 - 7/3

Session 4 7/8 - 7/11

Session 5 7/15 - 7/18

Session 6 7/22 - 7/25

Session 7 7/29 - 8/1

Session 8 8/5 - 8/8

68107 68108 68109 68110 68111 68112 68113 68114 68115 68116 68117

68096 68097 68098 68099 68100 68101 68102 68103 68104 68105 68106

67741 67742 67743 67744 67745 67746 67747 67748 67749 67750 67751

67727 67728 67729 67730 67731 37762 67733 67734 67735 67736 67737

67716 67717 67718 67719 67720 67721 67722 67723 67724 67725 67726

67652 67653 67654 67655 67656 67657 67658 67659 67660 67661 67662

67625 67626 67627 67628 67629 67630 67631 67632 67633 67634 67635

67532 67533 67534 67535 67536 67537 67538 67539 67540 67541 67542

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Summer Swim Lessons - Ridgway Swim Center SUMMER GROUP LESSONS Ridgway Swim Center Mon-Thu Each session is 8 lessons, 25 minutes each $60-$70 per session *Session 2: No class Thursday, July 4; pro-rated $52.50-$61.25

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Discount for Santa Rosa residents

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Mon-Thu Lessons

Session 1 Session 2* Session 3 Session 4 6/17 - 6/27 7/1 - 7/11 7/15 - 7/25 7/29 - 8/8

10:15AM

Tadpoles Waterfrogs Sea Stars Level 2 Level 3

68978 68979 68980 68981 68982

69042 69043 69044 69045 69046

69111 69112 69113 69114 69115

69171 69174 69176 69177 69179

10:45AM

Tadpoles Sea Stars Level 2 Level 3 Level 5 Dolphin

68983 68984 68985 68986 68987 68988

69048 69049 69050 69051 69052 69053

69116 69117 69118 69119 69120 69121

69181 69183 69185 69187 69188 69189

11:15AM

Parent Child Tadpoles Waterfrogs Sea Stars Level 4

68989 68990 68991 68992 68993

69054 69055 69056 69057 69058

69122 69123 69124 69125 69126

69190 69191 69192 69193 69194

11:45AM

Parent Child Tadpoles Waterfrogs Sea Stars Dolphins Level 4

68994 68995 68996 68997 68998 68999

69059 69060 69061 69062 69063 69065

69127 69128 69129 69130 69131 69132

69195 69196 69199 69201 69203 69205

12:15PM

Tadpoles Waterfrogs Sea Stars Level 2 Level 3

69000 69005 69006 69007 69008

69066 69067 69068 69069 69070

69133 69134 69135 69136 69137

69206 69209 69210 69211 69212

4:15PM

Parent Child Tadpoles Level 2 Sea Stars

69009 69011 69012 69013

69071 69072 69073 69074

69138 69139 69141 69142

69216 69218 69220 69221

4:45PM

Tadpoles Waterfrogs Sea Stars Level 2

69014 69015 69016 69017

69075 69076 69077 69078

69143 69144 69145 69146

69222 69223 69224 69225

5:15PM

Tadpoles Waterfrogs Sea Stars Level 2

69022 69029 69031 69032

69079 69080 69081 69082

69147 69148 69149 69150

69226 69227 69228 69229

5:45PM

Parent Child Tadpoles Sea Stars Level 2

69033 69034 69035 69036

69084 69086 69087 69088

69151 69152 69153 69154

69231 69232 69234 69235

6:15PM

Parent Child Tadpoles Waterfrogs Level 2

69037 69038 69040 69041

69089 69090 69091 69092

69155 69156 69157 69158

69236 69237 69238 69239

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Summer Swim Lessons - Ridgway Swim Center SUMMER PRIVATE LESSONS Ridgway Swim Center Mon-Thu Each session is 4 lessons, 25 minutes each $140-$150 per session *Session 3: No class Thursday, July 4; pro-rated $105-$112.50 Session 1 6/17 - 6/21

Session 2 6/24 - 6/27

Session 3* 7/1 - 7/3

Session 4 7/8 - 7/11

Session 5 7/15 - 7/18

Session 6 7/22 - 7/25

Session 7 7/31 – 8/1

Session 8 8/5 - 8/8

10:15AM

68524

68558

68546

68606

68625

68585

68638

68664

10:45AM

68526

68561

68549

68607

68560

68590

68639

68666

11:15AM

68536

68563

68584

68610

68562

68593

68640

68668

11:45AM

68538

68564

68587

68613

68566

68595

68641

68670

12:15PM

68539

68567

68598

68614

68568

68597

68643

68672

4:15PM

68540

68569

68592

68616

68571

68599

68646

68674

4:45PM

68541

68570

68596

68617

68573

68602

68649

68676

5:15PM

68542

68575

68598

68618

68576

68604

68652

68677

5:45PM

68543

68578

68600

68619

68580

68609

68655

68680

6:15PM

68544

68581

68603

68620

68583

68615

68657

68683

PARTY PACKAGES Make your child's birthday party easy, affordable & FUN! Sports Parties | Howarth Park Parties | Swim Parties

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FAC I L I T Y R E N TA L S General Information

RENTAL SPACE FOR YOUR EVENT

Info & Booking at: SRCity.org/FacilityRentals Bennett Valley Golf Course A beautifully appointed banquet room opening to an expansive patio overlooking gorgeous oaks and course views.

Doyle Park Clubhouse A small meeting space surrounded by established trees, open spaces and reservable picnic areas.

Church of One Tree Adjacent to Juilliard Park, this magnificent venue was built in 1873 from a single redwood tree and restored in 2009 with modern upgrades.

DeTurk Round Barn Among California’s oldest truly round buildings, a renovation in 2011 brought this historic building into the current century with stunning results.

Finley Community Center Designed for versatility, this modern multipurpose facility is perfect for a variety of events and gatherings and features an array of spaces where you can bring your event to life.

Franklin Park Clubhouse A perfect spot for your group to meet, just a few steps from convenient parking.

Luther Burbank Home & Gardens Flourishing gardens, winding brick pathways, blossom-entwined archways and 19th century greenhouse create a breathtaking backdrop for outdoor special occasions.

Steele Lane Community Center This center boasts the Dohn Room, a large event space with hardwood floors, cathedral ceiling, performance stage and adjacent lobby. Additional rooms available for parties and meetings.

Swimming Pools: Ridgway & Finley Two spacious, sparkling pools, one with a giant water slide for your private party! Plus, the Birch Room at Finley Aquatic Center is equipped for a professional meeting or special occasion.

Person Senior Wing An expansive and elegantly designed addition to the Finley Community Center, featuring spacious, well-appointed rooms for a variety of occasions.

OUTDOOR RENTAL SPACE FOR YOUR EVENT

Info & Booking at: SRCity.org/Parks Park Permits Enjoy the peace of mind in reserving outdoor space for your social occasion in one of our 70-plus parks.

Picnic Reservation Located throughout Santa Rosa, group picnic sites can accommodate gatherings of up to 100 and are ideal locations for social gatherings. Reservations are offered year-round.

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R E G I S T R AT I O N & CO N TAC T I N F O ONLINE

REFUNDS & TRANSFERS

*See facility addresses and hours under “Contact Us.”

• Full refund for cancellations made at least 7 days prior to class or camp start – Camp Wa-Tam excepted.

• 25% fee for any Camp Wa-Tam cancellation at any time following registration.

• 25% fee to cancel fewer than 7 days before class or camp start for all programs other than Camp Wa-Tam. Or, you may transfer to an alternate class.

• No refunds or changes within 3 business days of any class or camp start.

• All cancellations must be made in person or by phone. See contact information under “Contact Us.”

REGISTRATION INFO

DONATIONS & SCHOLARSHIPS

SantaRosaRec.com Search by class name or code.

PHONE

707-543-3737

IN PERSON* Visit Finley or Steele Lane Community Centers during operating hours and our Desk Staff will be happy to assist you with registration. For swim classes, please visit Ridgway or Finley pools.

• Registration is first come, first served.

• No in-class registration allowed.

• If a class is full, you are automatically placed on the waiting list.

• If you do not receive registration confirmation, please call the community or swim center.

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For accessible information, call 707-543-3292 / TDD 707-543-3289 (M-F, 8am-5pm)

DISCOUNTS Santa Rosa residents receive a $10 discount per session on most classes and activities.

This discount is provided at registration.

Please Note: Program and other fees are subject to change. See updates at SantaRosaRec.com.

Tax deductible donations provide recreational activities for financially challenged families such as swim lessons, camps, lifeguard trainings and senior memberships. Visit SantaRosaRec.com to apply for a scholarship or to provide a gift to the Scholarship Fund in any amount.

DISABILITY ACCOMODATION Persons with disabilities are invited and welcome to participate in all classes and activities. All Recreation & Parks buildings, pools and parks are wheelchair accessible.

Some unpaved trails within our parks may not be fully accessible for those with mobility disabilities. Every effort will be made to accommodate activity and program participation on an individual basis. Please contact staff at the facility where you would like to participate, preferably at least two weeks in advance of the class or activity start date, to request individual accommodation.

General requests for accommodation or barrier removal can be submitted directly to Recreation and Parks at 707-543-3737 or through the City at SRCity.org/200/ Americans-With-Disabilities-Act#BR.

CONTACT US 707-543-3737 • ActivityGuide@srcity.org TDD For Hearing & Speech Impaired M-F, 8am-5pm • 707-543-3289.

CENTERS

Finley Community Center M-F, 8am-6pm • 707-543-3737 Person Senior Wing M-F, 8:30am-4pm • 707-543-3745 Steele Lane Community Center M-F, 9am-5:30pm • 707-543-3282

POOLS Finley Aquatic Center Closed thru Spring, reopening Summer 2024 M-F, 6am-8pm; Sat/Sun, 9am-1pm 707-543-3760 Ridgway Swim Center M-F, 9am-4pm; Sat/Sun 9am-1pm 707-543-3421

SPORTS Play Santa Rosa Sports sports@srcity.org Message Hotline • 707-543-4317 Sports Field Conditions •707-543-3474 Updated M-F at 3pm

RENTALS

Facility Rentals 707-543-3733 rentals@srcity.org Group Picnic Reservations Steele Lane Community Center M-F, 9am-5:30pm • 707-543-3753 picnics@srcity.org Park Permits 707-543-3294 parkpermits@srcity.org

PHOTO POLICY Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks reserves the right to photograph facilities, activities, and program participants for potential promotional use. All photos are the property of Recreation & Parks and may be used for publicity or promotional purposes only. If you or anyone in your family should not be photographed, contact Recreation & Parks at 707-543-3737.

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Summer Jobs with Rec & Parks

Spend your summer days at Santa Rosa’s parks, lakes, pools, and community centers!

Each year, we hire and train over 300 seasonal employees, providing a fun-filled and rewarding summer job experience.

• Barn Attendants • Boat Rental, Building & Pool Aides • Camp Counselors & Aides • Community Center Assistants • Concession Workers • Lifeguards & Swim Instructors • Park/Building Monitors & Hosts • Ride Operators • Scorekeepers

Get all the information on summer jobs with Rec & Parks & how to apply at SRCity.org/RecJobs Apply now—most positions fill quickly!

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