ORO VALLEY
Spring
PROGRAM GUIDE 2022
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ORO VALLEY SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE Community Events SECOND SATURDAYS AT STEAM PUMP RANCH - FREE 10901 N. Oracle Road Second Saturdays, now through May 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Enjoy the Heirloom Farmer’s Market, live music, free kids’ crafts, tours, Heritage Garden prehistoric demonstrations, Commerce Corral, and the Historic, Western and Americana Artisan and Antique Fair.
FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERTS AT STEAM PUMP RANCH - FREE 10901 N. Oracle Road 7-9:30 p.m.
CELEBRATE ORO VALLEY - FREE
Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Spring Break Camps
Join us for our annual celebration of Oro Valley’s history, including art and dance performances by local youth groups, live music, children’s activities, petting zoo, tours, displays, equestrian performances, food trucks, artisan vendor booths and much more!
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA - FREE
James D. Kriegh Park, 23 W. Calle Concordia Saturday, April 16, 2022, 9 a.m. – Noon
SPRING BREAK CAMP SPF (SWIM, PLAY, FUN)
Oro Valley Community and Recreation Center 10555 N. La Cañada Drive
Join us for a free, family-friendly event with arts and crafts, games and the Easter bunny! Food trucks will be onsite.
Dates:
March 14 – 18
Time:
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Easter egg hunts will be offered for children ages eight and under. Hunts will be divided by age.
Ages:
6 – 12
Fee:
$150 (+$20 for extended care)
March 4: Element 119 (classic rock)
Games, sports, activities, crafts and more await you! Morning and afternoon snacks will be provided; children must bring a lunch. Space is limited; sign-ups are on a first-come, firstserved basis. Optional before and after care is available.
April 1: OnesAll Band (funk, rock, R&B) May 6: Split Decision (blues, rock, country)
SPRING BREAK NATURE CAMP
Catalina State Park, 11570 N. Oracle Road
BATTLE OF THE BANDS MOVIES ON THE LAWN - FREE
CDO Riverfront Park, 551 W. Lambert Lane Friday, April 29, 5 – 9 p.m. Spectator ticket: $5 at the event
Join us on the lawn near the driving range for an outdoor movie on our large inflatable screen! Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a night out with family and friends. Attendees are welcome to bring outside food and drink.
To enter your band, submit an original demo or YouTube link to dhiatt@orovalleyaz.gov. Deadline to enter is March 31. Selected bands will perform a three-song set in front of a live audience on April 29. A panel of judges will select the winning band, which will get to record one song in a local recording studio and have it professionally edited/ mixed. Prizes also awarded for second and third place.
Oro Valley Community and Recreation Center 10555 N. La Cañada Drive Third Saturday of the month (May – August), at sunset
Dates:
March 14 – 18
Time:
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages:
6 – 12
Fee:
$90 (+$30 for extended care)
Children will hike, build forts and learn about the Sonoran Desert. A morning and afternoon snack will be provided; children need to bring a sack lunch. Camp is held at the park’s group area, with shaded ramadas, restrooms and picnic tables. Optional before and after care is available.
For program details and registration, scan the QR code or visit playov.com CRAZY FOR HORSES KIDS SPRING BREAK CAMP Cielo Tierra Ranch, 11600 N. Oracle Road Dates:
March 14 – 18
Time:
9 a.m. – noon
Ages:
6 – 12
Fee:
$350
Children will spend time on horseback and will learn about horse behavior, language, interpreting what the horse is thinking, horse care and grooming, equine anatomy, colors, and breeds. Emphasis is placed on the relationship with the horse and safety. Helmets and boots will be loaned to students as needed. Instructors are well trained in their riding discipline.
Additional Programs I CAN TOO! THERAPEUTIC RIDING AT ROLLING HILLS RIDING ACADEMY Cielo Tierra Ranch, 11600 N. Oracle Road Dates:
Ongoing, Monday – Friday
Time:
9 a.m. – noon
Ages:
6+
Fee:
$60 per lesson
This program is intended for children with severe A.D.D. or A.D.H.D. and neurodevelopmental disorders as well as persons who have suffered a brain injury. Parent interview and an evaluation lesson with child will be required. Call 520-229-5050 for more information.
Oro Valley Aquatic Center 23 W. Calle Concordia Dates:
March 5 – 9 and 14 – 18
Time:
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages:
15+
Fee:
$90
Upon completion of this course, participants will have received all certifications needed to begin working as a lifeguard. This Red Cross certification course includes training on lifeguarding, CPR, AED, first aid, and emergency oxygen administration.
RED CROSS LIFEGUARD RECERTIFICATION COURSE
I CAN TOO! SPRING BREAK CAMP
Oro Valley Aquatic Center 23 W. Calle Concordia
Oro Valley Community and Recreation Center 10555 N. La Cañada Drive
ARCHERY CLASSES FOR ALL LEVELS
Dates:
March 14 – 18
Time:
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages:
6 – 12
Dates: Mondays - Saturdays
Fee:
$150
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. weekdays 8 - 10 a.m. Saturdays
I Can Too! is Oro Valley’s program for young people with disabilities. Through the use of activity modifications and greater staff-to-youth ratios, participants will have the opportunity to play alongside their non-disabled peers.
RED CROSS LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION COURSE
Naranja Park, 810 W. Naranja Drive
Fee:
$6 per class
Instruction by level 3 Certified instructor. Check playov.com for all levels offered.
Date: March 18, 2022 Times: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ages: 15+ Fee: $50 This course is designed to renew currently certified Red Cross lifeguards. Red Cross re-certifications include lifeguarding, CPR, AED, first aid, and emergency oxygen administration.
Facility Information The Town of Oro Valley is proud to offer premier fitness facilities to our residents. If you have never visited the Oro Valley Community and Recreation Center or the Oro Valley Aquatic Center, then please consider this a formal invitation to give us a try! And if you’re already a member, thank you for being part of our fitness community. Both of these top-notch facilities have played host to national and regional events in tennis, swimming and golf. Multiple membership options mean there is something for everyone. And if membership isn’t your style, we invite you to enjoy our facilities as a “drop-in” guest. People come from all over the world to play in our backyard. Make sure you get to do it every day!
ORO VALLEY COMMUNITY & RECREATION CENTER 10555 N. La Cañada Drive Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday – Sunday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 520-544-1900 www.orovalleyaz.gov/community-center
The Oro Valley Community and Recreation Center is a 52,000+ square-foot facility located in the heart of Oro Valley. The center features more than 50 fitness classes a week, a child watch area called the KidZone, a full suite of cardio and strength equipment, free weight area, two racquetball courts, aerobics spin bike room, yoga studio, six pickleball courts, 31 lighted tennis courts (Pusch Ridge tennis court access for premium members), two 18-hole golf courses and a lap pool. The center also has reservable meeting and event space, a golf shop and full-service restaurant/bar. The center offers two membership levels as well as drop-in daily use for a fee.
ORO VALLEY AQUATIC CENTER 23 W. Calle Concordia Monday – Friday, 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 6 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Phone: 520-297-7946 www.orovalleyaz.gov/aquatics
The Oro Valley Aquatic Center is Southern Arizona’s premier competition-level facility. Amenities include an 18 lane Olympic pool, a six-lane recreation pool, 130-foot water slide, a splash pad, four springboard diving boards, family changing rooms, shaded bleachers and rest areas. Pools are heated year-round. The facility also has indoor and outdoor space available for private party rental. A variety of membership options are available, whether you’re an avid swimmer or just looking for a family activity. Membership includes access to weekly aqua classes.
EL CONQUISTADOR GOLF
at the Oro Valley Community and Recreation Center 10555 N. La Cañada Drive Phone: 520-544-1900 www.elcongolf.com Tee off under the warm Arizona sun in the shadow of the dramatic Santa Catalina Mountains. El Conquistador Golf boasts two, 18-hole championship golf courses: the Conquistador Course and the Cañada Course. Additionally, El Conquistador Golf operates the 9-hole Pusch Ridge Course located at the Hilton El Conquistador Resort. These courses provide challenging, exciting play that is sure to deliver a true desert golf experience, with course enhancements designed by the original architects Greg Nash and Jeff Hardin. El Conquistador Golf is open for public play seven days a week and also offers a variety of memberships at the individual, family and corporate levels.
Volunteer opportunities Are you interested in becoming a volunteer for Oro Valley Parks and Recreation? We have many areas that may be of interest, including: • Archery range maintenance • Trails maintenance on one of the Town’s pedestrian paths and trails • Senior programming • Phenology Trail Program • Special events • Heritage Garden at Steam Pump Ranch • Front desk at the Oro Valley Community and Recreation Center If you are interested in any of the above opportunities, please call the Oro Valley Parks and Recreation office at 520-229-5050.
Now hiring Are you interested in getting paid to play? The Town of Oro Valley is currently hiring lifeguards, recreation aides and summer camp staff. Visit orovalleyaz.gov to view current job openings. Fees for lifeguard certification courses are currently being waived if applying to work for the Town.