EDUCATION

HIGHLIGHTS

60 NEW LEAVE NO TRACE CLASS Perfect for avid hikers and campers! Play games, learn the seven Leave No Trace principles, and do some hiking.

61 ANIMALS AROUND THE ROCK The popular family friendly educational series returns to Philip S. Miller Park.

67 NEW NUTRITION EDUCATION CLASS Join our Eat the Rainbow lecture where we will discuss the many different nutrients and benefits of eating foods in different colors, how to add them into your favorite dishes and discover some new recipes.

STAFF

ADVENTURE CLUB PRESCHOOL

mfortin@CRgov.com 303-814-7454

NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

bspagnuolo@CRgov.com 720-733-2294

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

mhansen@CRgov.com 720-733-3569

RED CROSS CLASSES

sshanley@CRgov.com 720-733-4486

CASTLE ROCK'S ADVENTURE CLUB PRESCHOOL EARNS HIGH RATING FROM STATE OF COLORADO

The Town’s Adventure Club Preschool has earned a level three rating from Colorado Shines for excellence in early learning. Colorado Shines is a free service offered through the Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Early Childhood, which rates Colorado’s early care and learning programs. The rating communicates to families that the Town’s preschool program provides a high-quality experience for children. When comparing preschool programs, having a Colorado Shines rating gives families the peace of mind that a program is safe and supports healthy development. Adventure Club Preschool offers state-licensed, continuous school year programs held at the Recreation Center beginning in September and ending in May. Registration packets are available at the Recreation Center or online at CRgov.com/AdventureClub. Castle Rock residents are given priority over nonresidents. If your child is currently in the program, you still have to participate in the registration process. If the child does not attend for that month, the deposit is forfeited and you may lose your spot. Monthly balances are due by the first of each month to verify your child’s continuous attendance.

• All participants must have an up-to-date immunization record, health physical and emergency card on file • Junior Preschool participants (ages 2½–3) must have their third birthday after Oct. 1 • Preschool participants (ages 3–4) must have reached their third birthday by Oct. 1 • Pre-K participants (ages 4–5) must have reached their fourth birthday by Oct. 1

Program Age Day/time Fee $45 Nonrefundable Deposit

Junior Preschool 30 months– 3 ½ years Tuesday and Thursday, 9:15–11:15 a.m. $165/month ($130 resident) Yes

Preschool 3–4

Pre-K 4–5

Five-Day Pre-K 4–5 Tuesday and Thursday, 9:15 a.m.–noon or 12:30–3:15 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:15 a.m.–noon or 12:30–3:15 p.m.

Monday–Friday, 12:30–3:15 p.m. $190/month ($155 resident)

$230/month ($195 resident)

$355/month ($325 resident) Yes

Yes

Yes

Kindergarten Prep 4–5 June–July $360 ($315 resident) No

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

LEAVE NO TRACE AWARENESS WORKSHOP

Hike a local natural area and discuss ways hikers and campers can avoid or reduce negative impacts on nature. While most of us don’t intend to harm our natural surroundings, we may not be aware or considering the outcome of decisions we make in the wild. Learn the seven Leave No Trace principles, and the science behind them. This is perfect if you are new to hiking and camping! We will play games, discuss Leave No Trace principles and do some hiking with plenty of water and ways to cool off. You will walk away with even more love and respect for these outdoor spaces than you already had as well as an Leave No Trace awareness certificate.

Note: Instructor will notify participants of location prior to class.

Ages: 12+ Date: June 5 Day/time: Sunday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Fee: $30 Location: The Pavilion at Philip S. Miller Park

RED CROSS CLASSES

BABYSITTING/CPR CERTIFICATION BOOT CAMP

This two-day class covers babysitting skills such as first aid, safety, rescue breathing, emergency procedures, and infant and child CPR. Also taught are diaper changing, feeding and marketing for your babysitting business. Please bring lunch.

Ages: 11–15 (must be 11 by start of class) Fee: $170 ($144 resident) Dates: June 24–25, July 22–23, Aug. 26–27, or Sept. 23–24 Day/time: Friday 4–7 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Location: Friday - Recreation Center | Multipurpose Room | Pool Saturday - Recreation Center | Mind Body Studio

COMMUNITY CPR AND FIRST AID

Provides training in basic lifesaving skills: CPR for infants, children, adults, first aid and AED training. This is a hybrid class. The link will be sent out after registration. Please complete the online training before the class, and bring confirmation of training completion, a lunch and a notebook.

Ages: 12+ Fee: $90 ($72 resident) Dates: June 8, June 22, July 6, July 30, Aug. 10, Aug. 31, Sept. 7, and Sept. 30 Day/time: Weekday 5–6 p.m. or Saturday 10–11 a.m. Location: Recreation Center | Multipurpose Room | Pool

LANGUAGES

ADULT SPANISH

This introductory, fast-paced Spanish class focuses on vocabulary, pronunciation and communication basics. There is a bilingual workbook fee of $20, payable to the instructor on the first day of class.

Ages: 18+ Fee: $150 Dates: May 2–June 27 Day/time: Monday, 6–6:50 p.m. Location: Recreation Center

NATURE EDUCATION

The Town and Douglas Land Conservancy have partnered to offer free, family friendly programs featuring some of the wild animals of the Castle Rock area and around the world. Nature's Educators and Denver Audubon will showcase live animals in these hour-long presentations.

Registration and event information at CRgov.com/RockAnimals. Please note, no dogs are allowed at Raptors Over the Rock, and due to Colorado law, no live bats will be presented at Batty About Castle Rock.

Program Host Ages Day/time Rain Date Recommended Donation Location

Raptors Over The Rock Reptiles Under The Rock Batty About Castle Rock Nature’s Educators Nature’s Educators Denver Audubon All ages

All ages

8+ Tuesday, July 12, 6–7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, 6–7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 6–7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 6–7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, 6–7 p.m. $10–$20/family

$10–$20/family

No rain date $10–$20/family The Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park The Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park The Millhouse at Philip S. Miller Park