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Welcome to The Carbon Valley Rec Connect 

Monthly updates for May featuring fitness activities, swimming, and community engagement. Call 303-833-3660 for details!

May is almost here—and you know what that means! School is winding down, calendars are filling up, and summer is right around the corner. It’s a busy (but exciting!) time of year, and the Rec Center is packed with opportunities to keep you and your family active, connected, and having fun. From sports leagues and camps to special events and summer programs, now is the time to plan ahead. Don’t miss out on your favorite activities—be sure to check out the upcoming registration deadlines below and get ready for an action‑packed start to summer!

Registration Deadlines Coming Up:

  • Gymnastics Meet is Saturday, May 16: Tickets are available now--5/16 will be a busy day due to the gymnastics meet for daily activities and classes at the rec. Plan to arrive early! The gymnasium/track will be closed all day on Friday, May 15 & Saturday, May 16 There are no open gymnastics on Friday, May 15 & Saturday, May 16 due to the gymnastics meet preparations.
  • 5x5x5 Coed Adults Softball Summer League: Join as a team or register yourself-everyone gets to play. Registration deadline: 5/11.
  • Junior Trainers: Teens learn the proper way to exercise by getting expertise from a personal trainer on gym etiquette and human anatomy on Sunday morning (5/17) or Monday evening (5/18). Register online $15, Ages 11-14. 
  • Session 1 Youth Swim Lessons: M-Th class runs 6/1-6/11; T/Th class runs 6/2-6/25. Registration opens 5/18 and closes 5/28.
  • Gymnastics Session 2 (6/6-8/29): Registration opens 5/18 D; 5/25 ND, perfect for ages 2-18 years.
  • Blood Drive Wednesday, May 27: Make a difference for your community, sign up for a time appointment today. Use the code: CarbonValley at redcrossblood.org or use the blood donor app.
  • Active Adults Appetizer Potluck: Join us for an appetizer potluck to celebrate Older Americans Month! Sign up to bring an appetizer, cake will be provided. Free, must register online or call 303-833-3660 ext123 by 5/22. 
  • Snapology Half-Day Lego Summer Camp (6/15-6/19)-Jedi Robotics: Come on an adventure, building and programming functional robots using LEGO® bricks from the Star Wars® universe. Perfect for kids aged 6-12, $210 D/ $315 ND. Register early--space is limited!

    Did you know?

    • Group Fitness Classes are included in your visit! Group fitness classes are on a drop-in basis, which means no need to register. Simply stop by the front desk to grab a participation card for the class you'd like to attend no more than 90 minutes prior to the class. All fitness classes are first come, first serve so some of our buiser classes may require you to arrive at least 20 minutes early, such as Bodypump, Bodypump HEAVY, evening Zumba, Zumba Gold, T/Th Aqua Tabata, River classes, SilverSneakers Classic or Circuit, & Balance and Beyond. See our fitness class schedule and all descriptions here. 
    • New Sound System: From fun playlists to important announcements, the new speakers and sound system will make your visit to the Rec Center sound even better! Listen in for some workout tunes on your next visit. 
    • Connect with the whole family: Family passes now include two adults and children 19 and under living in the same household, so you can connect with the whole family at the rec. You can purchase your family pass at the front desk, or see all pass rates online. 

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