CLASSES, CAMPS & ACTIVITIES

Three Backcountry Programs To Try This Month

Wild Roots Nature Preschool (multiple days, ages 3-5): Nature is both the classroom and a teacher, and learning happens almost exclusively outdoors at Wild Roots Nature Preschool. Discovery Day (April 15, ages 7-13): Discovery Days gives kids the chance to discover the wonders of the Backcountry Wilderness Area, and costs only $5 thanks to support from the Bass Pro Shop & Cabela’s Outdoor Fund. Saddle Club (Starts April 19 & 20, ages 7-14): Trade schoolbooks for riding boots at Saddle Club: an after-school, horse-focused class that will teach new skills each week.

Special Olympics Swim Team

Join in the swimming fun on Friday nights. Increase water safety, and proficiency in a variety of strokes, in a recreational environment. Age 8 and older with a physician's approval.

• Friday April 14- May 26

• 5:30 - 6:30 p.m..

• $100.63/$115.50

• Westridge Indoor Lap Pool - 9650 Foothills Canyon Blvd.

Annual Unlimited Fitness Pass

Did you know we offer annual unlimited fitness passes? Annual fitness passes are good for one year from the date of purchase. Purchasing an annual fitness pass brings your class cost down to $2 - $5 per class, a deal you won't find anywhere else in Highlands Ranch! This pass allows you to attend group fitness classes such as Yoga, Cycling, Aqua, Zumba, Strength Training, and more. Email hannah. yeager@hrcaonline.org with questions.

Creative Kids

This month, as spring blooms, enroll your 18 mo-5-year-old in one of our Creative Kids classes. For the itty bitty’s, Toddler and Me classes will focus on all things spring! Parent tot classes run on Friday mornings and are a great place to meet other moms! Ponds and Umbrellas are the themes in our Sibling Rivalry class on Thursdays from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Rainbows, Streams, and Dirt Makes Mud are our Kreative Kids classes on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for children ages 3-5. 2 Times the Fun’s theme is Gardens, and classes are Mondays from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Stepping Stones, a Preschool Prep class for children ages 2 ½-3 ½ runs on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and the theme is Butterflies. These wonderful programs are taught by caring teachers out of our Westridge facility. For more information, email Heather Goetz-Zettl at hgoetz@hrcaonline.org.

Trail Tips

It's officially muddy season. As our weather flexes between snow and shorts-weather, please make good choices when deciding to use the trails to protect them from damage. Here are five “ifs” to consider when using trails in mud season:

1. If your yard (or neighbor's Northfacing yard) is snowy or muddy, the trails are likely in the same condition.

2. If you come across a muddy patch, either turn around or go (walk your bike rather than ride) straight through it so you don’t widen the singletrack trails.

3. If your footprint or tire is leaving an indention in the trail, you should turn around.

4. If the night is cold, make sure to get on the trails early before they thaw out in the afternoon.

5. If you want the most up-to-date trail conditions, check out local mountain bike and running social media groups.

Special Needs Indoor Soccer

Learn the skills to play soccer, the rules of the game, and good sportsmanship.

•Wednesdays

• 5:15 - 6:00 p.m.

• $69/$79

• Southridge Gym4800 McArthur Ranch Rd.