Fall Activity Guide 2020 | 9.18.20 Update by Redding Recreation

Updated 9.18.20

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City of Redding Fall 2020 // Septemberâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;November register today at www.reddingrecreation.org

Now Enrolling Preschool California State Preschool Programs

It’s time to enroll for FREE Full or Part Day Preschool for the 2020-21 school year. Children must turn 3 years old on or before December 1 of the current program year. Children who turn 3 on or after December 2 may enroll on their 3rd birthday. **NEW 2020-21- Income eligibility is no longer required for those families living within the school boundries of Alta Mesa, Buckeye, Cypress, Juniper, Lassen View, or Shasta Meadows elementary schools! Space is limited. We take every precaution to ensure children receive safe and healthy educational experiences. ENROLL TODAY! To contact us: Call Shasta County Office of Education at 530-225-2999, Email RandR@shastacoe.org , Text HMGShasta to 898211, or visit our website at www.shastacoe.org

Monthly Income Guidelines Family Size

Gross Monthly Income

1-2 ................$5,540.00 3...................$6,157.00 4...................$7,069.00

Family Size

Gross Monthly Income

5...................$8,199.00 6...................$9,330.00 7...................$9,542.00 Early Childhood Services 43 Hilltop Drive, Redding CA 96003 (530) 225-2999 • www.shastacoe.org

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questions? Contact us at info@reddingrecreation.org or 530.225.4095 www.HelpMeGrowShasta.com

Fall 2020 begins!

It’s a different kind of fall this year. Redding Recreation has decided to launch this season’s guide entirely online. While much of our fall lineup has been canceled as a part of a nationwide effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we are excited to announce that there are still great things happening at Redding Recreation. Tennis, grasshopper sports, fly fishing, and mosaics are still going on! We hope you’ll join in the fun with us. We encourage you to find special and safe ways to stay active and enjoy your family, friends, and the beautiful fall weather that should be here before we know it. Carve a pumpkin or two, start a fall garden, challenge your family to a race in the park, or take a leisurely bike ride. Even while we are social distancing, there are still so many ways to make the most of 2020.

On the cover! This year, we decided to include a DIY cover for kids to print out and make their own! If you’d like to participate in our first ever Activity Guide Coloring Contest, send a picture of your finished work to reddingrecreation@gmail.com, tag us @reddingrecreation, or use #reddingreccoloringcontest on social media to enter. Winners will have their work published on social media, and will receive free passes to Turtle Bay Exploration Park. We’d love to see what you all can come up with!

What’s inside? Parks, Facilities, & Playgrounds. . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5 Preschool Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7 Grasshopper Sports Music & Movement Tiny Tots

Youth Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9 Fall & Winter Adventures Foil Fencing Martial Arts Redding Tennis Club

Adult Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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MLK Jr. Center Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12–15

Meet the Redding Rec Staff! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Pickleball Mosaics with Angie Fly Fishing 101

The Great Tri-Wizard Horcrux Hunt

CONNECT WITH US Kim Niemer

Jenny Moore

Goat Strike Force! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Director of Community Services

Supervisor of Aquatics & Adult Programs

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225.4085 kniemer@cityofredding.org Teresa Urricelqui

225.4479 jmoore@cityofredding.org

Supervisor of Preschool Programs & Camps

Christina Massey

225.4474 turricelqui@cityofredding.org

225.4375 cmassey@cityofredding.org

Jeff Hansen

Brook New

Supervisor of Sports & Facilities

Front Office Administrator

225.4539 jehansen@cityofredding.org

225.4096 bnew@cityofredding.org

Supervisor of MLK Jr. Center & Arts

Questions? Call 530.225.4095, or email: info@reddingrecreation.org

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PARKS, FACILITIES, & PLAYGROUNDS 9. Lake Redding Park

2225 Benton Dr., Redding, CA 96003 Picnic tables and lawns for games.

10. Lake Redding Gazebo & Pavilion 2225 Benton Dr., Redding, CA 96003

Gazebo shade structure & pavilion with shade structure over picnic tbales. Electricity, water hook-ups, view of the Sacramento River, and lawn usage.

11. Deodora Lake Redding

2225 Benton Dr., Redding, CA 96003 Picnic tables, large turf area, restrooms, and close to playground.

12. Amphitheater River Park

800 Sundial Bridge Dr., Redding, CA 96001

1. Caldwell Recreation Center

Stage area, electricity, restrooms, large turf area, and views of the river.

56 Quartz Hill Rd., Redding, CA 96003

13. Sculpture Park at City Hall

Outdoor patio, beautiful park location on Sacramento River, small area with sink, microwave oven, refrigerator, and ample parking.

2225 Benton Dr., Redding, CA 96001

Benches, walking trails, sculptures, electricity, and drinking fountain.

2. Redding Aquatic Center

14. Kids Kingdom/Enterprise Park

Swimming pools , benches, and more.

Playground, picnic tables, electricity, turf, and more.

3. Jr. Bike Park

15. Highland Park

Paved pump, track, jump lines, restrooms, and more. Next to Jump River Playground.

Open green space, walking trails, sports courts, playground, and more.

44 Quartz Hill Rd., Redding, CA 96003

56 Quartz Hill Rd., Redding, CA 96003 in Caldwell Park

4. Jump River

56 Quartz Hill Rd., Redding, CA 96003 in Caldwell Park Swings, slides, and fun for toddlers.

4000 Victor Ave., Redding, CA 96002

555 Mill Valley Parkway, Redding, CA 96003

16. Rivercrest Park

800 Woodacre Dr., Redding, CA 96002 Grassy area, playground for little kids & big kids, restrooms, basketball hoop, large turf area, and modern picnic pavilion.

5. Oak Knoll | Caldwell Park

48 Quartz Hill Rd., Redding, CA 96003 Benches, picnic tables, large turf area, and close to Jr. Bike Park.

6. South Grove | Caldwell Park 48 Quartz Hill Rd., Redding, CA 96003

Picnic tables, large turf area, restrooms, and close to Jump River Playground.

7. Carter House Lawn | Caldwell Park 48 Quartz Hill Rd., Redding, CA 96003

Flat cement area, electricity, view of the Sacramento River, and large turf area.

8. Diestelhorst Bridge

Benton Dr., Redding, CA 96003 Large open air setting, electricity, and great views of the Sacramento River.

questions? Contact us at info@reddingrecreation.org or 530.225.4095

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Caldwell Park Park Hours: Dawn to Dusk Caldwell Park | 56 Quartz Hill Rd.

JR. BIKE PARK Park Hours: Dawn to Dusk Enterprise Park | 4300 Victor Ave.

Park Hours: Dawn to Dusk Caldwell Park | 56 Quartz Hill Rd.

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS Grasshopper Sports

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Ages: 3–5 Location: Grasshopper Sports Zone next to City Hall Fee: $31 for 4 classes & a t-shirt, or $23 without a t-shirt. Come have a ball in Grasshopper Sports! Be a part of the program that benefits participants by teaching motor skills, athletic awareness, and how to have fun with sports! For each sport, skills will be introduced during this non-competitive, fun activity. Drills are adapted to ages and abilities by using fun, creative games and equipment. This is a great opportunity for one-on-one time with your little athlete. Parent participation is required. Closed toed shoes should be worn.

Grasshopper Soccer Course #

Day

Date

Time

1176

Tuesday

Oct 6–27

4–4:45pm

1177

Tuesday

Oct 6–27

5–5:45pm

1248

Saturday

Oct 3–24

10–10:45am

1249

Saturday

Oct 3–24

11–11:45am

Grasshopper Baseball Course #

Day

Date

Time

1180

Thursday

Oct 8–29

4–4:45pm

1187

Thursday

Oct 8–29

5–5:45pm

Music & Movement Ages: 3–6 Location: Caldwell Park Fee: $35

This class provides an encouraging outlet for creative and emotional expression and helps increase body positivity, confidence, spatial awareness, and social skills through music and movement activities. Instructor: Andi Beadle.

Course #

Day

Date

Time

1170

Monday

Oct 12–Oct 26

3–3:30pm

1172

Monday

Nov 2–16

3–3:30pm

questions? Contact us at info@reddingrecreation.org or 530.225.4095

Tiny Tots

Ages: 3–5 Day & Time: Monday–Thursday, 8:30am–12:30pm Location: Enterprise Community Room, Enterprise Park A social-recreational program that offers developmentallyappropriate activities for preschoolers. Our classroom offers many exciting hands-on activities. Children acquire social and emotional skills as well as math, literacy, and science concepts. Children must have a healthy lunch each day and be potty trained by the first day of class. Immunization verification required.. Instructor: Miss AJ. Parent participation is required 2 days per month. Schedule TBD.

Course #

Session Date

No Class

Fee

10017

Oct 5–29

—

$255

10018

Nov 2–24

Nov 25–26

$223

10019

Nov 30–Dec 17

—

$190

10020

Jan 4–28

Jan 18

$240

10021

Feb 1–Mar 4

Feb 15–18

$255

10022

Mar 8–Apr 1

—

$255

10023

Apr 12–May 6

—

$255

10024

May 10–June 3

May 31

$240

Meet Ms. AJ & Ms. Beck-ie!

Tiny Tots is back starting August 10th, and we thought it Ms. Beck-ie (left) grew up at a camp in the heart of the would be fun to introduce our two fabulous instructors! Navajo reservation in New Mexico. She spent every summer playing with kids and decided to make that her Ms. AJ (right) was born and raised in the Netherlands. career. She graduated from John Brown University in She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, with a major in Child & Youth Development. She’s been Arkansas with a degree in Children & Family Ministries working for the City of Redding Recreation Division as and Camp & Recreation. After college, she started an instructor for the Tiny Tots Preschool program for the working at a camp in Sonoma county and met her past 11 years! Before that, she worked with children and husband there. She moved up to Redding 2 years ago youth in several different care settings in the Netherlands and enjoys the incredible outdoor opportunities that Redding offers! Ms. Beck-ie is excited to be a part of this and San Francisco. In her words, “I feel blessed to be able to come to work every day with a smile on my face. incredible team! Working with preschoolers keeps me on my toes and is Tiny Tots offers many exciting hands-on activities. so rewarding.” In her free time, she loves to travel, spend Children ages 3–5 acquire social and emotional skills, as time outdoors hiking, swimming, and going to the beach well as math, literacy, and science concepts!

YOUTH PROGRAMS Fly Fishing 101

Ages: 13+ Location: Shasta Fly Fishers Club House Fee: $65 per class (also includes one year family STFF Club Membership)

Fall & Winter Adventures Ages: 6–11 Location: Caldwell Recreation Center Fee: See chart below

Do you have any exciting plans for fall and winter break? Add to your holiday fun with this exciting day camp program. Join us for crafts, movies, and much more! Be sure to bring a snack and lunch with you each day!

Course #

Day

Date

Time

Fee

1238

M–W

Nov 23–25

7:30am–5:30pm

$96

1239

M–W

Dec 21–23

7:30am–5:30pm

$96

1240

M–Th

Dec 28–31

7:30am–5:30pm

$128

*No program Jan 1

Beginning Foil Fencing Ages: 10+ Location: Caldwell Recreation Center Fee: $27

Students will learn footwork, blade work, timing, strategy, the eight parries and simple attacks. Foil, fencing jacket, glove, and mask can be purchased at blueguantlet.com or other fencing gear websites. Please wear tennis shoes and sweat pants. Students must provide their own gear.

Course #

Day

Learn to fly fish like Brad Pitt—or better! This class is for the beginning fisher person, one who has only fished tackle, or needs to fill in some very basic information. The fee includes a one year membership to the Shasta Trinity Fly Fishers club, which offers additional support and free classes during the year. Class includes understanding basic fly fishing gear, tying the necessary knots, casting instruction, entomology (bugs) and related fly patterns, fly fishing techniques, strategy, and etiquette. Instructor Gerry Martin has been fly fishing for 45 years. He was an instructor for American Sportsman’s Club and taught Becoming an Outdoor Woman for 15 years. In addition, he teaches Wilderness Unlimited while also teaching at various other Clubs.

Course #

Day

Date

Time

8359

Saturday

Oct 24

8–5pm

Martial Arts Ages: 8–12 Location: Teen Center Fee: $55

Kajukenbo is a combined self-defense martial arts style created in Hawaii by five martial arts practitioners with diverse styles and cultural backgrounds. Kajukenbo utilizes traditional and modern methods incorporating Karate, Judo, Jujitsu, Kenpo, and Boxing (European and Chinese) with emphasis on real life self-protection skills. The training teaches discipline and respect, promotes selfesteem, develops personal achievement, enhances coordination, balance, flexibility, and agility. A great class for all levels of ability! This is a complete program where the goal is to “Learn and Earn” through each belt rank using memorization, application, and performance. Instructor: Marlon Ordona.

Date

Time

Course #

Day

Date

Time

1210

M/W

Sept 2–30

5:30–6:30pm

1211

M/W

Oct 5–28

5:30–6:30pm

1212

M/W

Nov 2–30

5:30–6:30pm

1162

Tuesday

Sept 1–29

6–8pm

1163

Tuesday

Oct 6–27

6–8pm

1164

Tuesday

Nov 3–24

6–8pm

questions? Contact us at info@reddingrecreation.org or 530.225.4095

“Loved the activities and all the engaging time with leaders. My daughter loves it! The staff went above and beyond to keep the kids safe and having fun.”

Music & Movement Ages: 7–10 Location: Caldwell Park Fee: $35

Course # Day

Date

Time

1171

Monday

Oct 12–Oct 26

3:30–4pm

1173

Monday

Nov 2–16

3:30–4pm

Redding Tennis Club Ages: 5–17 Location: River Golf & Country Club Fee: $10 per class

Classes are designed to help each student develop proper tennis techniques in their forehand, backhand, serve, volley over heads, and footwork. Please bring your own racket if you have one and an unopened can of Penn Championship tennis balls to the first class of all sessions. Instructors Terry & Donna Ehlers are both passionate about growing tennis in the community and teaching proper technique. Terry Ehlers is a professional tennis player with over 55 years of experience who competed in the French Open, US Open, Forrest Hill, and Wimbledon.

Future Players Tennis Ages: 5-8

Kids will learn the basics to secure a strong foundation of the game. Along with strokes, the kids will learn to toss and catch to develop their hand eye coordination. Rackets provided.

Course #

Day

Date

Time

1243

M/W

Sept 7–Oct 28

3:30-4:30pm

Beginning/Intermediate Tennis Ages: 8-16

Kids will learn the basics to secure a strong foundation of the game. Along with strokes, the kids will learn to toss and catch to develop their hand eye coordination. Rackets provided.

Course #

Day

Date

Time

1244

M/W

Sept 7–Oct 28

4:30-5:30pm

Advanced Youth Tennis Ages: 10-17

This class is designed for advancaed middle school players and intermediate high school players only. Must already have a strong foundation of the game and know how to keep score correctly. Players will advance their tennis skills, improve stroke mechanics, and match strategy.

Course #

Day

Date

Time

1245

M-Th

Sept 7–Oct 29

4-5:30pm

ADULT PROGRAMS Pickleball

Ages: 18+ Days & Times: M–Sat, 8–11am Location: Enterprise Park Sport Court Fee: free Join the craze, learn the fastest growing sport in the country and have some fun! Easy for beginners to learn, but develops quickly into a fast-paced, competitive game. More information at pickleballredding.com and official rules at usapa.org/officialrules.

Redding Tennis Club Ages: 18+ Location: River Golf and Country Club Fee: Flexible

Course #

Day

Date

Time

1246

M-Th

Sept 7–Oct 29

9–10am

Beginning Foil Fencing Ages: 15+ Location: Caldwell Recreation Center Fee: $27

Course #

Day

Date

Time

1161

Tuesday

Sept 1–29

6–8pm

1165

Tuesday

Oct 6–27

6–8pm

1166

Tuesday

Nov 3–24

6–8pm

questions? Contact us at info@reddingrecreation.org or 530.225.4095

Mosaics with Angie

Ages: 10+ Location: Chain Gang Bike Shop, 1520 Division St., Redding, CA Fee: $40 for 3 classes + $45 materials fee Angie has created a unique way of mosaic, using mortar and grout as the base of her “I’m Loved Originals!!” mosaics. In this 3 session beginner class, you will learn the traditional way and Angie’s way to mosaic flowers, abstract patterns, or your own design on your choice of a bowling ball, large tile, or flower pot. These will be completed and yours to take home at the end of the 3rd session. The instructor will supply all the necessary materials needed to make your own mosaic, including stained glass, ceramics, rocks, pebbles, grout, mortar, nippers, glue, and all mixing supplies. Please bring safety glasses or other appropriate eye protection.

Course #

Day

Date

Time

1247

T–Th

Oct 13–15

5:30–8:30pm

Fly Fishing 101

Ages: 13+ Location: Shasta Fly Fishers Club House Fee: $65 per class (also includes one year family STFF Club Membership)

Martial Arts Ages: 13+ Location: Teen Center Fee: $55 per month

Course #

Day

Date

Time

1213

M/W

Sept 2–30

6:30–7:30pm

1214

M/W

Oct 5–28

6:30–7:30pm

1215

M/W

Nov 2–30

6:30–7:30pm

This class is for the beginning fisher person, one who has only fished tackle, or needs to fill in some very basic information. The fee includes a one year membership to the Shasta Trinity Fly Fishers club, which offers additional support and free classes during the year. Class includes understanding basic fly fishing gear, tying the necessary knots, casting instruction, entomology (bugs) and related fly patterns, fly fishing techniques, strategy, and etiquette. Instructor Gerry Martin has been fly fishing for 45 years. He was an instructor for American Sportsman’s Club and taught Becoming an Outdoor Woman for 15 years.

Course #

Day

Date

Time

8359

Saturday

Oct 24

8–5pm

MLK JR. CENTER

Empowering youth through programs that cultivate moral, community, and intellectual development.

MLK Jr. Center Programs Location: 1815 Sheridan St., Redding, CA

Tutoring

Tutoring is a grant funded program that is available to youth ages 5-18. Please, follow these steps to register your child. Register online with course code 1231 at reddingrecreation.org. A tutor will contact you to schedule a time based on your child’s schedule.

Camp King Grades: K–8 Fee: $20

Campers will be busy playing games, making arts & crafts, spending time laughing with friends, using our computers, and more during our Fall Break Camp. Campers must wear appropriate bottoms, closed-toed shoes, and bring a sack lunch.

Course #

Day

Date

Time

1228

M–W

Nov 23–25

9:30am–3:30pm

Kids Night Grades: K–9 Fee: free

Kids Night provides youth an opportunity to socialize and be physically active. Participants will be fed a nutritious dinner, play active games, and do arts & crafts while socializing with their friends.

Course #

Day

Date

Time

1001

Friday

Aug 28–Oct 2

5–7pm

questions? Contact us at info@reddingrecreation.org or 530.225.4095

King’s Brotherhood Ages: 8–12 Fee: free

King’s Brotherhood provides youth ages 8–12 positive mentorship in a safe and encouraging environment. Staff utilize an evidencebased curriculum from the One Circle Foundation called, “Standing Together: A Journey into Respect,” which utilizes engaging ways to address common themes which pre-teens and early adolescents encounter, including breaking down social-cultural barriers, motives and actions around put-downs, knowing their personal rights, defining assumptions about male power, respecting others’ physical boundaries, understanding and using the energy of strong emotions, and standing up for each other in community.

Course #

Day

Date

Time

1222

Monday

Aug 24–Oct 19

5–7pm

1227

Monday

Oct 26–Dec 21

5–7pm

King’s Brotherhood Council Ages: 13–18 Fee: free

A staff mentor will guide young men further into a holistic process of growth and transformation that includes four areas of human development: emotional/spiritual, psychological, social, and intellectual. The journey begins by exploring young men’s challenges, strengths, and coping strategies formed after a premature loss of love and protection. Then council members are guided through a process to rediscover a sustaining internal resource of protection, security, and belonging. The journey continues to build upon individual and collective resources to reclaim or create dreams, develop goals, increase social and cooperative skills, and choose and apply transformative behaviors in their relationships and activities in order to overcome barriers and create lives of contribution, meaning, and connection.

Course #

Day

Date

Time

1229

Monday

Aug 24–Oct 19

5–7pm

1226

Monday

Oct 26–Dec 21

5–7pm

“With schools closing, and parents having to homeschool their kids, both having a reprieve and for their kids to socialize with their peers is a gift that exceeds its worth, even if we had to pay triple the cost.”

Positively Girls Club Ages: 8–12 Fee: free

Positively Girls Club is using the, “Girls with Ideas,” evidence-based curriculum. In this session, girls will learn what it means to find their voice and leadership style while also learning what other young women around the world are doing to impact their communities. Once the girls gain confidence in their own leadership styles and gifts, the next session, the girls will get to formulate ideas, work together to compile or tweak ideas, and then they will brainstorm on how to implement them and vote on final projects. The girls will come up with ideas focused on business, community, and the environment. Girls will then be split up into groups to decide on an idea for each subject and implement it.

Course #

Day

Date

Time

1219

Monday

Aug 24–Oct 19

5–7pm

Positively Girls Circle

Ages: 13–18 Fee: free Positively Girls Circle strives to provide girls ages 13–18 with a safe and encouraging environment where girls have positive mentorship, and an opportunity to build their self-esteem and selfidentity. PGC utilizes an evidence-based curriculum that provides skill development for media literacy and digital citizenship with more accurate information on how to use social media safely in an emotionally-healthy manner. This curriculum uses complex intersecting topics of technology, body image, cyber bullying, selfesteem, and relationship.

Course #

Day

Date

Time

1217

Monday

Aug 24–Oct 19

5–7pm

1224

Monday

Oct 26–Dec 21

5–7pm

The Great Tri-Wizard reddingrecreation.org

October the 17th, 2020 10:ooAMâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4:00PM In this geocaching-style scavenger hunt event, wizards & witches start at City Hall and travel across the city in search of eight horcruxes.

questions? Contact us at info@reddingrecreation.org or 530.225.4095

MLK JR. CENTER Kids Who Build

Young Naturalists

Kids Who Build is a technology-focused class that allows youth to learn introductory skills in the cyber world while being in an inclusive environment that encourages problem-solving skills, creativity, and critical thinking. Participants will be learning about stop motion animation which is a great way to encourage S.T.E.A.M. concepts with children. Stop motion movie making provides children with a fun combination of storytelling and technology use. Stop motion is a filming technique where pictures are taken of objects (people, clay figurines, toys, etc.) that are moved in small increments. When the pictures are put together, it makes the objects appear to be moving (Isle of Dogs and Coraline are famous examples of this technique). To make these movies, we use flip books, iPhones/ iPads, and free apps called Stop Motion Studio.

Young Naturalists emphasis instilling environmental stewardship in youth through hands-on activities and project based learning. Young Naturalists will utilize the Project Wild curriculum which is a wildlife-based conservation and environmental education program that fosters responsible actions toward wildlife and related natural resources. Participants will focus on local wildlife, their habitats, and conservation practices to protect their environment. A healthy snack is provided during the program.

Grades: 3–9 Fee: free

Course #

Day

Date

Time

1218

Friday

Aug 28–Oct 2

5–7pm

Course #

Day

Date

Time

1223

Wednesday

Aug 26–Nov 11

5–6:30pm

Youth Learning Hubs

Grades: K–12 Fee: $10 Our Youth Learning Hubs will provide participants with homework support from tutors, socialization, 30 minutes of non-contact physical activity, and access to our learning library and WiFi access. Please have your students bring their chrome books (if they have them), homework packets, and be dressed for PE. Upon arrival please stay in your vehicle and a staff member will greet you to do a health check and take your child’s temperature. Participants must adhere to our safety protocols by wearing a face mask for youth 3rd grade and up and be able to maintain social distancing.

Course # Grades Day

Date

Time

1233

K–2

Wednesday Sept 2–30

12:30–2:30pm

1234

3–5

Wednesday Sept 2–30

12:30–2:30pm

1235

6–8

Wednesday Sept 2–30

12:30–2:30pm

1236

9–12

Wednesday Sept 2–30

12:30–2:30pm

questions? Contact us at info@reddingrecreation.org or 530.225.4095

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MEET THE REDDING REC STAFF!

Teresa Urricelqui Teresa Urricelqui has worked for Redding Recreation for 27 years. She serves as the Recreation Superintendent where she works to provide recreational opportunities like preschool activities, adult sports, adult & youth classes, and day camps. Additionally, she works with coworkers on special events and coordinates with other community-based organizations on joint projects. What Teresa loves most about her job is, “the people we work with and for.” “It is so rewarding for me to see a family with young children meeting other young families and making lifelong connections.” Enterprise Park holds a special place in Teresa’s heart: “I was an intern when the City built it. I was able to see how it went from a field of dirt to what it is today. I was fortunate to see the community come together to build Kids Kingdom and to still be there when it was redone and became shiny and strong again.” Teresa admits she cannot sing, dance or juggle, but, she says, “I have been lucky enough to be around very talented people who have the same goal in creating amazing programs, activities, and events for our community. Many of the programs Redding Recreation offers are because of people who have a passion for something and want to share it. They see an opportunity to create a program that will give Redding’s children new experiences and a chance to learn from those experiences.”

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Jeff Hansen Jeff Hansen, Recreation Supervisor, knows the power of teamwork. He oversees more than 500 kids in Redding Recreation’s youth sports programs and hosts a six-week sports camp during the summer. In addition to scheduling classes and roster building, Jeff leads a team of coordinators, coaches, and volunteers. He also serves as the liaison between the parks and the organizations that utilize them for local sports programs. Jeff thinks of Highland Park as, “a hidden gem,” because of its fantastic playground equipment and its large grassy area that is perfect for accommodating an event of any kind. The work he enjoys most is working with the volunteers who dedicate their evenings and weekends to coach and organize youth teams. Their efforts ensure that the kids in the community have a place to play and no one is cut from a team. “These people are truly what make our community great.”

Jenny Moore Jenny Moore, Recreation Supervisor, began her career with the City of Redding 23 years ago. Her first job was as a lifeguard and water safety instructor at The Redding Aquatic Center. After college, Jenny was able to build a career she loves with Redding Recreation. She jokingly says, “other duties, as assigned,” is her number one job duty, but all jokes aside, she is responsible for the Aquatics program, boating & water safety classes, contract classes, and special events. With a background in history and a passion for antique fashion, Jenny had plenty of opportunities to hone her writing skills. This hidden talent has led her to write grants for the Community Services Department—ones that have helped garner funding for some major projects in the City of Redding. “I love being able to see the direct benefits of my work in the community—whether it be a playground that was funded with grants I worked on or seeing children I gave swim lessons to grow up to become lifeguards.” It’s no surprise that Caldwell Park is Jenny’s personal favorite: “I spend most of my time there at the Redding Aquatic Center. It’s a beautiful regional park, right on the Sacramento River. How lucky are we?!”

MEET THE REDDING REC STAFF! What Advice does the Redding Recreation Staff have for Surviving the Pandemic? Take a breath, keep active, and enjoy those most important to you. Things will get better soon.” —Teresa

“Monitor your screen time! It does take work, but this is the number one thing that people can do to stay healthy. Getting outside and unplugging is a must. Schedule a time each day where there are no electronics allowed. From exercise to board games, you will be amazed how your family changes when they have to interact without technology.” —Jeff “Take this time to explore the outdoors. We have a wonderful trail system, and this is a great time to explore our town—while social distancing, of course.”—Jenny “With the uptick in childhood obesity during the quarantine, now is the time to explore the great outdoors and teach your kiddos to cook. Having your children help make a menu, including daily snacks, is a great way to get them engaged with their health and keep them full at the same time. Just like a restaurant, the kitchen isn’t always open. Setting “operating” hours is a great way to help set healthy limits.” —Christina

“Redding is such an amazing place to live! Go to the lake, go on a hike, or just go for a walk in the neighborhood!” —Brook 20

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Christina Massey For 11 years, Christina Massey has worked with Redding Recreation as a Recreation Supervisor. She is responsible for the Martin Luther King Jr. Center, where she is involved in the development and implementation of programs, special events, and cultural experiences, in addition to planning for its future. “Our Redding Recreation department is a family, and everyone sincerely cares and supports one another, which is a positive atmosphere to work in. Working for Redding Recreation allows me to develop enriching and rewarding programs for the community and see them come to fruition. I’ve been able to build some really special relationships with the families in our community.” Her ability to problem-solve and her attention to detail have come in handy in her work at the MLK Center: “Working with youth has taught me that being consistent, with clear expectations, is crucial to my job’s success.” Of all of the amazing parks in Redding, Christina’s favorite is MLK Jr. Park because of her connection to the neighborhood kids, the playgrounds, grassy fields, the lighted basketball court, and its historical significance to the community.

Brook New If you’ve ever called The City of Redding to register for a class or make a reservation at a City park, chances are you have spoken to Brook New, Redding Recreation’s Clerk. For nearly two-and-a-half years, Brook has been one of the smiling faces that greets everyone who visits the Recreation office. She’s entered new class information into the online registration system, has processed payments & refunds, and has taken care of Recreation staff ’s payroll. What she loves most about working with Redding Recreation are her amazing coworkers who believe in making Redding a great place by providing a sense of community. “I love that we have the opportunity to promote character in our youth and encourage health and fitness to the residents of Redding.” Brook has been a personal trainer and nutrition coach for 20 years, a hidden talent she uses to encourage people to find ways to be just a little bit better everyday. Foothill Park happens to be Brook’s favorite park—not only because it’s in her neighborhood, but because it’s a great place to catch one of Redding’s beautiful sunsets and has the best views of Mt. Shasta, the Sundial Bridge, and Lassen. Brook and her family love playing yard games, including croquet, bocce ball, ladder ball, and ping pong. She is a firm believer that spending time outside is the best way to stay healthy right now.

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GOAT STRIKE FORCE! Craig Wittner, Fire Marshal at Redding Fire Department, had been watching the growing trend of using goats to control vegetation in larger California cities for years. With more than 15,000 service calls to the Redding Fire Department last year, finding crews to conduct controlled burns has been challenging. Wittner reached out to Redding Electric Utility and the Redding Parks Department, Redding Fire Department’s partners in fuels management, to see if they would be willing to help fund and oversee the program for a trial period, since the goats had already proven successful in fuels reduction in areas with similar vegetation. With support from both entities, the job was sent out to bid. Western Grazers, a goat farm in Red Bluff, was up to the task.

We’ve had greater success with the goats in municipalities, as there is a greater awareness that green belts can create an issue with fire,” says Arrowsmith.

Tim Arrowsmith, owner of Western Grazers, began his vegetation management venture with just a few goats. Nine years later, his Red Bluff based farm is home to several thousand goats who travel up and down the state to aid in vegetation management efforts. Arrowsmith is glad to have secured a contract closer to home. His herd of goats, all of which are Kiko-Savannah crossbred goats, with origins in New Zealand, are doing invaluable work here in Shasta County.

“With so much natural beauty in Redding, finding a natural way to remove excess natural materials seemed fitting when it came to Fire Mitigation efforts,” says Dan Beans, Electric Utility Director with Redding Electric Utility. Aside from being a cost-effective way to manage vegetation, Beans sees the animals as an inspiration for the community to be mindful of the responsibility that comes with living in an area where wildfires are a part of life.

Goats are particularly beneficial in communities like Redding, since they don’t require a large crew of personnel to manage them. The cost to hire the Goat Strike Force is comparable to hiring a hand crew, and the per-acre rate goes down the longer the goats stay in a given area.

The goats work quickly, quietly and effectively at clearing “When the Carr Fire came through the area, it was a thick blackberries, poison oak and brush so that Redding reminder that something needed to be done about fire Electric Utility’s Arborists have easier access to trees that fuels - not only in rural areas, but also within the city limits. are in proximity to power lines.

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“Just getting to access our poles can be problematic due to excessive vegetation. Having the goats go in first can help clear the way so that Apprentice Fire Fighters and Maintenance Workers can get in to cut, chip or burn larger branches. Together these efforts significantly reduce the risk of utility-caused fires - those that threaten our facilities and the community,” says Beans. “Having the goats here is a tremendous help to the Parks Department and to the community,” says Travis McNeill, City of Redding Parks Department Superintendent. “They are doing important work and they are doing it in a cost effective way. Two of the parcels they worked on this summer were over 20 acres each. It would take the team the rest of the summer weed-eating that much space.” This year, there are more than 1500 goats in the Redding Area, munching away at the fire risk and winning hearts in the process. On average, 300 goats can remove about an acre of vegetation per day. This season the goats have already cleared upwards of 80 acres in the Redding area.

“The goats do great work. They remove the flashy fuels like grasses —the ones that are easy to ignite.” “The goats do great work. They remove the flashy fuels like grasses —the ones that are easy to ignite. They break the continuity from the ground as they trample the grasses and they remove up to six feet of vegetation in bushes and trees. If a fire starts on the ground, it doesn’t grow with as much intensity or speed, thanks to the goats. Since they aren’t mechanized, there’s no fear of sparking a fire with equipment,” says Wittner. One additional benefit to having the goat strike force on hand is that it means that less herbicides are used to control the vegetation, which helps protect the local watershed. While spraying the vegetation with herbicide is a normal part of the process of fuels reduction, the goats provide an environmentally-sound alternative. Redding Electric Utility, who funded the program, sees the goats becoming a regular part of vegetation management for the foreseeable future. “As with any problem, having the right tools is important,” says Beans. “The goats are a great tool for specific applications in vegetation management.” “We really appreciate those four-legged coworkers of ours,” says Wittner. “We’re grateful to REU and Parks for supporting the program. The public enjoys having them here as much as we do, and they are a big help in keeping fire mitigation at the top of mind for the community. And that’s a win.”

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A real letter from Santa himself! If you would like your child to receive a special form below. Include as much information as possible to customize your letter. Letters will be mailed directly to the recipient. We must receive your order by December 7th to assure Christmas Delivery. Mail this form and $5 per letter to: c/o Santa Claus PO Box 496071, Redding CA 96049 I will pay by:

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Tell Santa’s Elves About Your Child: Name / Nickname: Favorite food: Sports or activities your child plays or performs: Hobby: Grade: Age:

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