YOUTH/TEEN

DANCE

FOR MORE class descriptions and instructor details, visit www.cityofwestminster.us/dance. *NO CLASSES: Jul 4-9

DANCE CLASS LEVELS:

Please refer to the guide below for information on which class level best suits your child. Each level is based on skill, age and years of experience. If you are unsure which level to select please email youthteendance@cityofwestminster.us. Preschool – For children ages 3-6 and strongly recommended prior to entering a level 1 and above. Children learn classroom etiquette, basic mobility skills, and explore the joy of movement. Level 1 – For kids who are new to dance but have some previous dance background. Classes are designed to teach fundamentals. Ages 5+*

*Ballet has some stricter requirements, Ballet 1 is for ages 6+ Level 2 – For kids who have taken 2-3 years of classes and have at least baseline technique skills or an instructor recommendation. Classes are designed to expand skills and fitness. Ages 8+ Level 3 – Advanced classes for kids who are at or near Company level skills and experience. Classes are designed to maximize dance fitness, skills, and potential. Recommended Age: 8+, with at least 2-3 years of dance experience and a high level of technique competency or recommended by instructor.

DANCE MISSION STATEMENT

• To foster self-esteem, discipline, creativity and confidence • To demonstrate a healthy lifestyle • To define a role on a team and how to be be a leader • Allow every participant the opportunity to shine!

CLASS FOOTWEAR AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Tap shoes should be worn for tap classes, athletic shoes for hip hop classes and ballet shoes for all other classes. Please no Crocs, socks, bare feet or flip flops. Parents and family members are asked to wait in the lobby during class but are invited to observe the last five minutes of class.

Ballet

Graceful and elegant, ballet is the backbone of most dance styles. This class is a great starting point to learn strength and stamina building for feet, legs, and arms.

Level 1

M Jun 13-Aug 8 5-6 p.m.

$64/$80 CP 2233759-1A W Jun 15-Aug 10 4-5 p.m. $64/$80 CP 2233759-1B F Jun 17-Aug 12 4:30-5:30 p.m. $64/$80 CP 2233759-1C Sa Jun 18-Aug 13 10:15-11:15 a.m. $64/$80 WV 2237759-1A

Level 2

W Jun 15-Aug 10 6-7 p.m. Th Jun 16-Aug 11 5-6 p.m. $64/$80 CP 2233760-1A $64/$80 CP 2233760-1B

Level 3

T Jun 14-Aug 9 5:30-6:30 p.m. $64/$80 CP 2233761-1A

Ballet/Tap

The elegant grace of ballet mixed with the percussive musicality of tap. Build a sense of rhythm and creativity while learning techniques in both forms of dance.

Level 1

Th Jun 16-Aug 11 4-5 p.m. $64/$80 CP 2233762-1A

Baton – Beginning Twirling is a fun, active and different way to promote fitness, flexibility, hand-eye coordination, poise and self-confidence. AGES: 5-15 Sa Jun 18-Aug 13 9-10 a.m. $64/$80 CP 2233774-1A

Baton – Intermediate Continue to develop your fitness, flexibility, hand-eye coordination, poise and self-confidence. Learn more challenging skills with one and two batons, hoop batons, ribbons, flags and team routines. AGES: 7-19 Sa Jun 18-Aug 13 10-11:30 a.m. $96/$120 CP 2233775-1A

Baton – Advanced Perform more challenging skills with multiple batons and have opportunities to compete in local twirling competitions. Maximize your fitness, flexibility, hand-eye coordination, poise and self-confidence. AGES: 7-19 Sa Jun 18-Aug 13 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $96/$120 CP 2233776-1A

Lyrical/Contemporary - Level 2

For dancers who like a creative and technical challenge, this style of dance blends together elements of ballet, jazz, modern, and even hip hop. W Jun 15-Aug 10 7-7:45 p.m. $48/$64 CP 2233770-1A

Hip Hop

This high-energy class teaches rhythm, coordination, control, and balance through age-appropriate movements set to exciting, upbeat music.

Level 1

F Jun 17-Aug 12 5:30-6:30 p.m. $64/$80 CP 2233763-1A Sa Jun 18-Aug 13 11:15-12:15 p.m. $64/$80 CP 2233763-1B

Level 2

W Jun 15-Aug 10 5-6 p.m. $64/$80 CP 2233764-1A

Jazz

Explore the creative and physical dimensions of music, rhythm and movement through the power of jazz. Develop the ability to jump, turn, and follow choreography.

Level 1

M Jun 13-Aug 8 4-5 p.m. $64/$80 CP 2233766-1A

Level 2

T Jun 14-Aug 9 4:30-5:30 p.m. $64/$80 CP 2233767-1A Sa Jun 18-Aug 13 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $64/$80 WV 2237767-1A

Level 3

M Jun 13-Aug 8 6-7 p.m. $64/$80 CP 2233768-1A

Stretch and Strength

This endurance-focused class involves a wide range of exercises to build skills required for dance fundamentals. It focuses on mind, mobility, stability, strength, endurance and flexibility. AGES: 10+ Sa Jun 18-Aug 13 8-8:45 a.m. $48/$64 CP 2233777-1A

JESSICA RIDGEWAY'S

Cheerleading Camp

June 7-10 Final performance: June 11, 10 a.m. West View Recreation Center

Four days of cheer, crafts, light gymnastics and pom-pom activities.

Fee includes a T-shirt, pom-poms, a bag and a water bottle. Please bring a labeled water bottle each day. If you don’t need new purple and silver pom-poms, receive $5 off your fee.

AGES: 5-8 2237778-1A WV $35/$42 9 a.m.-12 p.m. AGES: 9-13 2237778-1B WV $35/$42 1-4 p.m.

WESTMINSTER

Act, sing, dance, design the set, and create your costume for our production of Moana! All participants will perform an audition and will have a speaking role. Final performances TBD.

M-F, July 11-29 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

West View Recreation Center $400/$480 | 2237711-1A AGE: 8-16

Skyhawks Sports Camps

Skyhawks provides a wide variety of fun, safe and positive programs that emphasize critical lessons in sports and life, such as teamwork, respect and sportsmanship. Our programs are designed to give each child a positive introduction into sports while fostering a lifelong love for an active, healthy lifestyle.

Soccer Amherst Park Jun 6-10 Baseball Westfield Village Jun 13-17 Tennis Westfield Village Jun 20-24 Basketball West View Rec Center Jun 20-23 Volleyball Amherst Park Jun 27-Jul 1 Basketball Squires Park Jul 5-8 Tennis Bishop Park Jul 11-15 Pickleball Countryside Jul 18-22 Flag Football Westfield Village Jul 25-29 Volleyball West View Rec Center Jul 25-28 Mini-Hawk Amherst Park Aug 1-5

For information and registration visit: www.Skyhawks.com/colorado

Westminster Dance Company

If you are interested in taking your dance to the next level, consider joining the Westminster Company Dance Team! Members have access to company only classes, dance in various events and participate in competitions. Fee includes 30 weeks of classes, 2 competitions and a t-shirt. All participants (even returning members) must have an instructor recommendation or audition with the dance company director. AUDITIONS:

August 13, City Park Recreation Center Dance Room Ages 4-9: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ages 10-18: 2:45-3:45 p.m. For more details about the Westminster Dance Company or to set up an audition time, please contact the dance director at youthteendance@cityofwestminster.us.

Company Prep

These classes are more intense than recreation classes and are designed to prepare aspiring Company Dancers for the rigors of Company classes. Although not required, these classes will help prepare for auditions and Dance Company group placement. For more information contact Youthteendance@cityofwestminster.us.

Ages: 4-8

Th Jun 16-Aug 11 6-7 p.m. $64/$80 2233743-1B

Ages: 9-18

T Jun 14-Aug 9 6:30-7:30 p.m. $64/$80 2233743-1A

ENRICHMENT

Babysitting Bootcamp

Become the best sitter in your neighborhood! You’ll be certified in Infant/Child CPR and learn all the important skills to being a safe, successful, fun babysitter. Bring a sack lunch. AGES: 11-18 Sa Apr 30 & May 7 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $165/$198 WSC 2231701-1A Sa/Su July 9 & 10 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $165/$198 WSC 2231701-1B

Babysitting CPR Challenge

Has your Infant/Child CPR certification expired? Renew your certification in this course. AGES: 11-18 Sa May 7 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $80/$96 WSC 2231702-1A Su Jul 10 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $80/$96 WSC 2231702-1B

Chess – Beginner Learn the basics of chess while reinforcing good sportsmanship. You will be introduced to the setup, moves, illegal moves, end game and more. AGES: 7-16 M Apr 4-May 23 4:30-5:45 p.m. $84/$100 CP 2233703-1A

Chess – Advanced Learn special moves and expand on the end game with emphasis on advanced chess scenarios. Prerequisite: Must know how all the pieces move, how to facilitate checkmate and be able to observe and focus while peers are playing. AGES: 8-19 M Apr 4-May 23 6:15-7:30 p.m. $84/$100 CP 2233704-1A

SPORTS RESOURCES

SKYHAWKS CAMPS: www.skyhawks.com/colorado

SUPERTOTS SPORTS CAMPS: www.supertotsports.com

BASEBALL AND GIRLS SOFTBALL North Metro Little League: 720-441-3196 Standley Lake Little League: 303-426-6211 Westminster Little League: 720-314-1299

BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL, ICE HOCKEY Hyland Hills: 303-428-7488

Read w/ Ease

Develop and strengthen reading skills using phonemic awareness and decoding strategies. Lessons include literature, reader’s theater activities and games. AGES: 5-13 T/W Jun 7-Jul 6 4:30-5:30 p.m. $80/$96 CP 2233705-1A T/W Jul 12-Aug 10 4:30-5:30 p.m. $80/$96 CP 2233705-2A

Creative Writing

Take your writing to the next level and let your creativity soar! You’ll learn writing techniques while creating a five-part story. AGES: 8+ T Jun 7-Jul 5 5:45-6:45 p.m. $40/$48 CP 2233706-1A T Jul 12-Aug 9 5:45-6:45 p.m. $40/$48 CP 2233706-2A

Fun with Learning

Learn more about geography, math, science, reading and writing by playing board games. AGES: 8+ W Jun 8-Jul 6 5:45-6:45 p.m. $40/$48 CP 2233707-1A W Jul 13-Aug 10 5:45-6:45 p.m. $40/$48 CP 2233707-2A

STEM ENRICHMENT

Unplugged Gaming with LEGO® Material

Level up your LEGO® Engineering skills in this arcadeinspired experience. Build go-karts to race Mario, blast asteroids with Star Fox and build with your Animal Crossing friends! AGES: 5-7 M-F Jun 27-Jul 1 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $176/$211 WV 2237723-1A

Next Level Gaming with LEGO® Material

Give the controller a rest and take your LEGO® Engineering skills to the next level by barrel blasting with Donkey Kong, flinging fireballs with Mario, and battling foes with Kirby. AGES: 8-12 M-F Jun 27-Jul 1 1-4 p.m. $176/$211 WV 2237724-1A

Animal Adventures with LEGO® Material

Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts as we design and build leaping dolphins, buzzing beehives, and towering giraffes. AGES: 5-7 M-F Jul 18-22 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $176/$211 WV 2237725-1A

Wizarding World of Engineering with LEGO® Materials

Master the magic of Harry Potter using LEGO®! Visit Diagon Alley, play a game of Quidditch, and duel the evil Lord Voldemort. AGES: 7-12 M-F Jul 18-22 1-4 p.m. $176/$211 WV 2237726-1A

Enchanted Engineering using LEGO® Materials

Build and play with your favorite fairy tales! Help Cinderella make it home, fly with Peter Pan, and outwit the Queen of Hearts with Alice. AGES: 5-7 M-F Aug 8-12 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $176/$211 WV 2237727-1A

MARVELous Engineering Using LEGO® Materials

Use LEGO® to help Thor retrieve Mjolnir, swing around with Spiderman, and tell Hulk to “Smash”! Our journey will take us to battles in this world and beyond! AGES: 7-12 M-F Aug 8-12 1-4 p.m. $176/$211 WV 2237728-1A

SCIENCE CAMP

Perform new, fun, and exciting experiments each week related to age-appropriate scientific concepts. Supplies included.

Science Soup

In these four-week programs your little scientist will explore chemistry, explosions, gravity and much more in a fun and interactive way! AGES: 5-8 Science Soup I SESSION ONE: Exploration of rainbows! SESSION TWO: Dendrochronology: the age of trees SESSION THREE: Explosive reactions SESSION FOUR: Cooking in the sun W Jun 15-Jul 6 12:45-1:45 p.m. $60/$72 WSC 2231708-1A W Jun 15-Jul 6 2-3 p.m. $60/$72 WSC 2231708-1B

Science Soup II SESSION ONE: Melting reactions SESSION TWO: Biology of a tree leaf SESSION THREE: The magic of water SESSION FOUR: Making chemistry W Jul 13-Aug 3 12:45-1:45 p.m. $60/$72 WSC 2231709-1A W Jul 13–Aug 3 2-3 p.m. $60/$72 WSC 2231709-1B

Science Stew

From creating shatterproof bubbles to launching rockets high in the sky, young scientists will dive deep into the theories of science in this these advanced four-week courses. AGES: 9-12 Science Stew I SESSION ONE: Cooking in the sun SESSION TWO: Not your average bubble SESSION THREE: 3-2-1 DROP SESSION FOUR: Biology of a tree leaf W Jun 15-Jul 6 3:15-4:15 p.m. $60/$72 WSC 2231710-1A

Science Stew II SESSION ONE: The rock cycle: fun with geodes SESSION TWO: Dendrochronology: the age of trees SESSION THREE: Underneath the lenses SESSION FOUR: How fast is your ice cream truck? W Jul 13–Aug 3 3:15-4:15 p.m. $60/$72 WSC 2231710-1B

ART AND POTTERY

Adventures in Art

Experiment with and learn a variety of art mediums with a different project each week. From drawing and painting to sculpture and fiber art – kids will enjoy the art of creation this summer. Supplies included in class fee.

Ages: 6-9

Th Jun 9-30 10-11:30 a.m. $60/$65 CP 2213416-1A

Ages: 10-12

Th Jul 7-28 10-11:30 a.m. $60/$65 CP 2213416-2A

Chalk Art

Working as a team, learn the skills needed to create a large chalk illusion in an outdoor space for all to see! Learn techniques that allow you to see and draw with dimension, and don’t forget to take fun photos of yourself and others interacting with the illusion. Supplies and snacks provided. AGES: 10-13 W Jul 20 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $25/$30 CS 2215419-A

Create with Clay

Kids’ imaginations will spark and spirits soar as they make several hand-built and wheel-thrown objects from clay. AGES: 8-12 W Jun 8-29 4-5:30 p.m. $60/$65 CP 2213408-1A W Jul 6-27 4-5:30 p.m. $60/$65 CP 2213408-2A T Jul 5-26 10-11:30 a.m. $60/$65 CP 2213408-1B

Pottery on the Wheel

Learn the techniques necessary for throwing pottery on the wheel. Make a variety of functional and decorative pieces. AGES: 13-17 T Jun 7-28 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $65/$70 CP 2213407-1A Sa Jul 9-30 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $65/$70 CP 2213407-2A

Craft Club

Enjoy making fun, artsy pieces that tap into kids’ imaginations - hands will get dirty and hearts will be filled with the joy of creating! AGES: 6-9 W Jun 8-29 1:30-3 p.m. $60/$65 CP 2213428-1A W Jul 13-Aug 3 1:30-3 p.m. $60/$65 CP 2213428-2A

NOW HIRING!

SUMMER CAMP LEADER POSITIONS

Camp runs June-August

City Park Recreation Center and Countryside Pool

• Requires supervising children ages 6-13 years old • Pay range: $15.88 to $20.17 based on experience • City-paid training included

AGE: 18+

APPLY TODAY: www.cityofwestminster.us/jobs

Mon–Fri, June 6–Aug 11, 6:45 a.m.-6 p.m.

City Park (CP), 10455 Sheridan Boulevard Countryside (CS), 10470 Oak Street CONTACT Cindy: 303-658-2219 or Seth: 303-658-2200

GENERAL INFORMATION

AGES: 6-13 (must have completed kindergarten) Youth: Ages 6-9 | Teen: Ages 10-13 SWIMMING DAYS: Youth: Tues/Fri | Teen: Mon/Wed SPECIAL EVENT DAYS: Youth: Thurs | Teen: Tues/Thurs NO CAMP: Jul 4-5 Each site and age group has unique options for activities other days of the week. All groups use their gym at least once a week. Countryside has an outdoor pool for swim activities. Special events can be found at www.CityofWestminster.us/ SummerCamp.

LOCATION AGES GROUP REG #

CP 6-7 (Youth) Monkeys 2233780 CP 8-9 (Youth) Giraffes 2233781

CP 10-13 (Teen) Cheetahs 2233782

CS CS 6-9 (Youth) Raptors

2235780 10-13 (Teen) Spinosaurus 2235782

Mandatory meeting for new families:

City Park Recreation Center Wed, June 1 at 6 p.m. OR Thurs, June 2 at 6 p.m.

This is mandatory for new campers (RETURNERS OPTIONAL)

NOW UNDERWAY! DAILY REGISTRATION

Daily Registration and Fees: Resident=R Non-Resident=NR

One-time registration fee at registration: $55 non-refundable (2233785-1A) Youth: Non-special event days: $38 R, $45 NR Special event days: $43 R, $50 NR Teen: Non-special event days: $43 R, $51 NR Special event days: $48 R, $56 NR Can be done over the phone, at any rec center, or online.

Health Profiles and Information:

You will receive an email to complete your child’s online health profile through ePACT after registration. These must be complete by May 3. If your child is currently on an IEP or needs special accommodations, please email a copy of the behavior plan to cmcdonal@cityofwestminster.us.

Refunds:

Full refunds are no longer available. Only half the cost will be refunded if a cancellation notice is given at least two weeks prior to the date being canceled.

Funding is available through CCAP. Please contact your county for information on CCAP registration and qualification. Once qualified, please contact Seth.

www.cityofwestminster.us/SummerCamp