Spring/Summer 2025 Activity Guide

Spend your summer days at Santa Rosa's parks, lake, pools, and community center. Each year, we hire and train over 300 seasonal employees, providing a fun-filled and rewarding summer jol:i experience.

Attendants

RECREATION SPOTLIGHT

Park-A-Month

Volunteer Work PartiesPage 7

Grab your friends and family or come solo, as we work together to show our parks some love.

On the Cover

Finley Spray GroundPage 45

Come splash and play at Finley Aquatic Center’s new spray ground opening for seasonal operations!

Play-Well TEKnologies

Camps - Page 22-24

These fun camps use the power of play and LEGOinspired engineering to teach kids about STEM.

Hugh Cochrane, Jace Sullivan, Sophia Nagra, Claire Huang, and Everly

Andersen meet up on the dock at Howarth Park’s Lake Ralphine for some photo shoot fun before starting work as Counselors in Training through the Teen Work Experience Program. See page 8.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

February

February 15

A Start for Your Heart – Class Demo Day

9am-12pm, Ages 18+ • Person Senior Wing FREE!

In honor of American Heart Month, join us for a morning of adult and senior exercise and dance classes. Discover fitness classes you’ll love and keep your heart, body and mind working at their optimal potential. Cardiovascular health flyers and resource information will be available, so you are equipped to protect yourself against heart disease.

February 22

FairyTale Ball

4-6:30pm, Ages 3-12 & Chaperones

Finley Community Center

$40 per Adult/Child Couple

Join us for an evening of dancing, activities, light refreshments, and a visit from Moana! Preregistration required, use code 72269 at SantaRosaRec.com or call 707-543-3737

March

March 1-28

Leprechaun Treasure Hunt FREE!

Hunt for leprechauns in our City parks and win a pot of chocolate gold! Return leprechauns to the Finley Community Center, M-F, 8am-6pm to collect your prize. Visit SRCity.org/LeprechaunTreasureHunt for more information, including a list of City parks where leprechauns will be hidden.

March 8

Arbor Day Tree Planting Party

9am-12pm

Join us at Galvin Community Park. See page 7 for details.

March 16

St. Patrick’s Day 5K

Presented by Fleet Feet Sports

Benefitting Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks

10am • Courthouse Square

Join us for this popular family event and fundraiser for the Recreation & Parks Scholarship Fund!Visit FleetFeetSantaRosa.com to register.

April

April 5

Bingo Party (Ages 50+)

10am-2pm • Steele Lane Community Center

$20 ($10 at reg, $10 at event)

Play a variety of Bingo games and challenge your mind. Admission includes game sheets and lunch We have daubers! Additional bingo packs (9 games) are available for $5 each. Pre-registration by 4/2 required, use code 76586

April 12

The McDonalds and Their Avenue

Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery

10-11am; Tours leave every 20 minutes from Franklin Gate FREE! Donations appreciated. Pre-registration recommended. See page 6 for more info.

April 25

Garden Party (Ages 50+)

12-1:30pm • Person Sr Wing

$9 members, $12 non-member

Put a little“spring in your step”this spring and join us as we celebrate Earth Day with a traditional BBQ of hotdogs, hamburgers and all the fixings. Pre-registration required, use code 76587.

April 26

Earth Day

12-4pm • Courthouse Square - FREE!

Food, live performances, local and earth-friendly products, and eco-friendly crafts and activities for kids. Visit SRCity.org/EarthDay for more information.

May

May 3

Spring Plant Sale & Open House

Luther Burbank Home & Gardens Visit lutherburbank.org for details.

May 10

Every Plant Has a Story Tour

Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery

10-11am; Tours leave every 20 minutes from Franklin Gate FREE! Donations appreciated Pre-registration recommended. See page 6 for more info.

May 17

Kids to Parks Day

11am-3pm, Howarth Park - FREE

Celebrate this nationwide day of outdoor exploration and play with family friendly activities in Howarth Park! Activities designed for children ages 6-12, but all ages welcome.

May 26

Memorial Day at the Rural Cemetery 12pm, Franklin Gate

FREE! Donations appreciated

Honor the day with tours of veterans’ graves. Note: uneven surfaces and slopes. Vehicle access into the cemetery is prohibited.

June

June 14

General History Tour

Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery

10-11am; Tours every 20 minutes from Franklin Gate

FREE! Donations appreciated

Pre-registration recommended. See page 6 for more info.

July

July 12

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Senior Expo 9am-12pm, FREE Person Senior Wing of Finley Community Center

Come discover Santa Rosa businesses, organizations and activities that make our community a great place to live.

July 12

Women’s HerStory Tour

Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery 10-11am; Tours every 20 minutes from Franklin Gate.

FREE! Donations appreciated

Pre-registration recommended. See page 6 for more info.

Sundays, July 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Live at Juilliard Concerts Julliard Park, FREE!

Join us for music, food and fun! Visit SRCity.org/LiveAtJuilliard for music line-up and more info.

August

August 9

Tapestry of Cultures Tour

Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery 10-11am; Tours every 20 minutes from Franklin Gate

FREE! Donations appreciated

Pre-registration recommended See page 6 for more info.

SPECIAL DESTINATIONS

Howarth Community Park

630 Summerfield Rd • 707-543-3425

HowarthPark@srcity.org | HowarthPark.com

Visit“The Jewel”of Santa Rosa! This 138-acre community park provides seemingly endless recreational opportunities There’s beautiful Lake Ralphine for fishing and boating, a softball field, tennis and pickleball courts, picnic areas, unique playground structures, miles of hiking and jogging trails, and the K-Land amusement area.

SPRING/SUMMER HOURS

Trails, Playgrounds, Fishing

Open 7 days a week, sunrise - sunset

KLand and Boathouse

Spring: March 1 - June 15

Sat/Sun, 11am-5pm

Summer: June 16 - August 7

Mon-Thu, 11am-4:30pm (closed Fridays)

Sat/Sun, 11am-5pm

PLEASE NOTE:

• Open for Spring Break (March 17-20)

• Closed on Easter (April 20) and Independence Day (July 4)

• Open on Memorial Day (May 26)

Boating on Lake Ralphine

Boat Rentals

• Rides close on rainy days, call 707-543-3425 after 9am on the day of your visit to confirm.

THINGS TO DO

K-Land Attractions

Rides

Take a ride on the train or carousel!

$3 Each • 25 tickets $60

Land of Imagination

This unique playground offers a children’s “Walk Through Time” where you can dig for dinosaur bones, watch a volcano erupt, stroll the streets of Old West Town, or conquer the giant net climber.

Animal Barn

During our summer season, stop by the Animal Barn and pet the animals. Open June 16 – Aug 7. Tickets $3 (purchase at train station window)

Paddleboat: $15/hr • 4 people max (740 lbs., 2 Adults and 2 Youth)

Single Kayak: $8/hr • 1 person

Double Kayak: $10/hr • 2 person

Canoe: $12/hr • 4 people max/730 lbs. Stand Up Paddleboard: $12/hr • 1 person

Sailboat: $12/hr • 2 people max/370 lbs. You must have experience sailing and pass a short sailing test. Call ahead before sailboat rental at 707-543-3425, ext. 6.

*Lifejackets are included with the rental and MUST be worn.

Bring Your Own Boat

Boats under 20 feet, non-motorized or with electric engines ONLY are allowed.

Private Group Classes*

Arrange your own boating class for a group of four or more.

Email howarthpark@srcity.org or call 707-543-3298.

*Subject to staffing availability

Fishing

California Department Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) stocks Lake Ralphine regularly with trout and catfish. All CDFW regulations are in effect and a fishing license is required.

Events & Activities

Birthday Parties: See page 53

Summer Camp: See page 29-31

Summer Work Experience: See page 8-9 Picnic Site Reservations: See page 55

Spray Ground at Prince Gateway Park

171 Santa Rosa Avenue

It’s free to enjoy this beat-theheat option at Santa Rosa’s Prince Gateway Park located near downtown. Dates and times subject to change.

May 24-September 1 7 days a week, 11am-6pm

Luther Burbank Home & Gardens

Santa Rosa Avenue at Sonoma Avenue

LutherBurbank.org • 707-524-5445

Visit the historic landmark home and gardens of renowned horticulturalist Luther Burbank who lived in Santa Rosa for 50 years and developed more than 800 varieties of plants. For operating hours and tour information, visit lutherburbank.org or call 707-524-5445.

Redwood Empire Live Steamers Interactive Museum

Youth Community Park

1701 Fulton Rd.

First weekend of the month May-October

$1 per ride - donation requested

Jump aboard the mini-train at Youth Community Park operated by this non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to preserving Sonoma County’s railroad history through the re-creation, in miniature, of railroad equipment and historic landmarks.

Schedule: 5/3 & 5/4; 6/7 & 6/8; 7/5 & 7/6; 8/2 & 8/3; 9/6 & 9/7; 10/4 & 10/5

Pump Track

Northwest Community Park 2880 West Steele Lane

Take a ride on the pump track at Northwest Community Park open seven days a week for the enjoyment of all, weather permitting. It is maintained by Redwood Trails Alliance & TREK Store in Santa Rosa through Rec & Parks’ AdoptA-Green Space Program.

Fly Casting Pond

Galvin Community Park 3330 Yulupa Avenue

The fly-casting pond, located adjacent to the dog park at Galvin Community Park, is open for community use during park hours The pond was built by the Russian River Fly Fishers club in the 1980s and donated to the City. Club members host free casting clinics open to everyone. Visit RRFlyFisher.org for more information.

Bennett Valley Golf Course, Restaurant & Event Center

3330 Yulupa Avenue

Bennett Valley Golf Course features native oak, redwood and pine trees, enhancing the course’s beauty and creating a classic, natural setting. The par 72, 6,500-yard course (from the tips) is considered one of best maintained in the area. The driving range has natural grass and artificial mats. There is a large practice putting green and a fullservice restaurant and event center.

SPECIAL DESTINATIONS

Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery

1600 Franklin Ave • SRCity.org/RuralCemetery • 707-543-3279

Open Daily, Sunrise to Sunset

This 17-acre historic landmark located in the heart of Santa Rosa was a burial site for early residents, primarily from the 1850s to 1930s. Burial plot maps and self-guided tour brochures are available at the kiosks and online at SRCity.org/RuralCemetery

TAKE A GUIDED TOUR OF THE RURAL CEMETERY

Volunteers with the Rural Cemetery Preservation Committee bring Santa Rosa’s rich history to life with guided tours and events. These tours are free except for the Lamplight and Darkside Tours; however, pre-registration is requested (registration required for Lamplight and Darkside Tours), and donations are appreciated Tours depart from the Franklin Gate (unless otherwise noted) and last 60-90 minutes. NOTE: uneven surfaces and slopes.

The McDonalds and Their Avenue

Sat, 4/12 at 10am, 10:20am, 10:40am & 11am

Free – Pre-registration recommended

Visit the McDonalds graves, then proceed down McDonald Avenue to view and discuss the historic homes and their early residents.

Every Plant Has a Story Tour

Sat, 5/10 at 10am, 10:20am, 10:40am, & 11am Free – Pre-registration recommended Cemeteries are full of stories Those buried there have their story, but the plants have stories to tell as well!

Memorial Day at the Rural Cemetery

Mon, 5/26 at 12pm, Franklin Gate Free – No registration required Honor the day with tours of veterans’ graves.

General History Tour

Sat, 6/14 at 10am, 10:20am, 10:40am & 11am Free – Pre-registration recommended

A walking tour through the gravesites with attention to Santa Rosa’s early residents’ history.

Women’s HerStory Tour

Sat, 7/12 at 10am, 10:20am, 10:40am & 11am Free – Pre-registration recommended

Explore the lives and legacies of the remarkable women interred in the Rural Cemetery, whose stories of resilience, innovation, and community have shaped the history of Santa Rosa.

Tapestry of Cultures Tour

Sat, 8/9 at 10am, 10:20am, 10:40am & 11am

Free – Pre-registration recommended

Explore the history and influence of the diverse cultures of those who rest in the Rural Cemetery.

LamplightTours

Fri OR Sat • Ages 8+ Pre-registration required - $40-$50

Take a night tour of Santa Rosa’s pioneer cemetery to experience dramatic portrayals of our town’s early settlers Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a flashlight Tours depart from the McDonald Gate. NOTE: uneven surfaces and slopes with limited lighting. Vignettes may contain historical mature content.

Fri, Sept. 19

Session Code

7:10pm 77892

7:30pm 77894

7:50pm 77895

8:10pm 77898

8:30pm 77900

8:50pm 77903

9:10pm 77904

9:30pm 77905

Sat, Sept. 20

Session Code

7:10pm 77907

7:30pm 77908

7:50pm 77909

8:10pm 77910

8:30pm 77912

8:50pm 77913

9:10pm 77914

9:30pm 77917

Did You Know?

Volunteers restored the Rural Cemetery from decades of neglect and now operate the tours and volunteer their time to maintain and improve this historic site. Learn more at: SRCity.org/RuralCemetery

Photo Credit: Bob Stender, Tibidabo Photography

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Volunteer with Recreation & Parks

We love our volunteers and invite you to join us to make a difference in our parks! A few ways to get involved are listed below. For more information on these programs, and to view a full list and sign up for volunteer opportunities, visit SRCity.org/ParksVolunteer.

ORGANIZE A PARK PROJECT OR CLEAN UP

Your service club, scout troop, neighborhood, church, school, or business may hold a volunteer workday or special project in one of our parks.

PARK-A-MONTH VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Join us on the second Saturday of the month for these monthly, family-friendly workdays that help beautify our parks through tasks such as picking up litter, spreading mulch, cleaning, pruning, weeding and more We provide tools. Individuals and service groups welcome. See Volunteer Event Calendar.

VOLUNTEER WITH LUTHER BURBANK HOME & GARDENS

If you love learning about gardens, local history, antiques, nature and meeting interesting people from around the world, become a Luther Burbank Home & Gardens volunteer. Help plan events and work on special projects, plus enjoy exclusive volunteer appreciation events! For more information, visit lutherburbank.org.

VOLUNTEER WITH SANTA ROSA RURAL CEMETERY

The Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery is volunteer-operated and maintained. If you would like to support this historical gem, join a volunteer workday on the third Saturday of each month, maintain a plot through the Adopt-A-Plot program, join the Rose Brigade or serve on the Preservation Committee Those are just some of the ways to volunteer!

ADOPT-A-GREEN SPACE PROGRAM

Help keep Santa Rosa’s parks and green spaces beautiful! The Adopt-A-Green Space program welcomes individuals or groups who want to volunteer on a regular basis to care for a specific park or median in Santa Rosa. Participants commit to adopting the space for at least a year and performing tasks such as weeding, planting, season maintenance, litter removal, graffiti removal, or other special projects. Visit SRCity.org/AdoptAGreenSpace to apply.

Contact Us: 707-543-3279 volunteer@srcity.org SRCity.org/ParksVolunteer

Volunteer Event Calendar

2025 Park-A-Month

Second Saturday of the month 9am-12pm

For a full list of volunteer opportunities or to sign up for an event, please visit SRCity.org/ParksVolunteer

February 8

Coffey Park – 1524 Amanda Pl.

March 8

Arbor Day Tree-Planting Party

Galvin Community Park – 3330 Yulupa Ave.

April 12

City Hall Campus – 100 Santa Rosa Ave.

May 10

Howarth Memorial Park – 630 Summerfield Rd.

June 14

Doyle Community Park – 700 Doyle Park Dr.

July 12

Southwest Community Park – 1698 Hearn Ave.

August 9

Youth Community Park – 1701 Fulton Rd.

September 6 (First Saturday)

Olive Park & Prince Memorial Greenway – 105 Orange St.

October 11

Northwest Community Park – 2880 W. Steele Ln.

November 8

A Place to Play Community Park – 2375 W. 3rd St.

December 13

Franklin Community Park – 2095 Franklin Ave.

VOLUNTEER WITH A CITY BOARD, COMMISION OR COMMITTEE

Are you passionate about parks and recreation, community engagement, climate, housing, or other City activities? If so, consider applying to a board, commission, or committee seat that supports the City and the City Council. These citizen volunteers assist with local government, making Santa Rosa a better place to live, work and play. Visit SRCity.org/BoardsAndCommissions to view volunteer opportunities and how to get involved.

WORK EXPERIENCE FOR TEENS

Gain Skills & Have Fun This Summer

$125 Program & Materials Fee* • Ages 13-17

*Includes processing fees, training & materials, work shirt Teens ages 13-17, here’s your chance to meet new friends, gain experience for your resume, and have fun this summer! You will work with recreation professionals in our parks and facilities, on the lake or at our pools. Help care for animals or teach children to swim! Many work experience volunteers go on to become members of our staff, and all participants contribute to the community. Check out the list of positions to find one that’s right for you.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications and the program brochure with job descriptions are available beginning March 3 and due by April 4. Applicants must be at least age 13 years by June 16.

Applications at:

SRCity.org/WorkExperience

Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Ave.

1. Pick up or download an application and brochure to read the job descriptions, hours, and commitments.

2. Fill out and return the application in person with your non-refundable fee.

3. Set up and participate in your group interview; instructions will be emailed to you.

4. Attend mandatory orientation on May 7 (no parents please) and all orientation and training the week of June 9-13 for your assigned program. No exceptions.

IMPORTANT DATES!

March 3: Applications & program flyer available

March 27: Information night, 7-8pm (optional)

Steele Lane Community Center, 415 Steele Ln.

April 4: Application deadline

April 6: 9am-1pm; Call for interview time*

April 7-9: 4-8pm; Call for interview time*

April 19, 21, 22, 23: Interview dates (mandatory; applicants choose one)

May 7: Orientation Night, 7:15-8:30pm (mandatory)

Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Ave.

June 9-13: Training (mandatory)

June 10: Aquatic Training (Finley Aquatic Center) 1-2pm

June 16: Participants must be 13 years old by this date (no exceptions)

*After you submit your application, you will receive an email with instructions on your next steps, including the phone number to call to set up your interview.

WORK EXPERIENCE FOR TEENS

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

The following is an overview of non-paid, volunteer work experience positions. Full position descriptions are available at SRCity.org/WorkExperience.

Animal Barn Aide

Howarth Park

Assist with animal and facility care; show and inform the public about the animals; provide customer service. Minimum two-week commitment, 5 days a week. Hours are 9:30am-5pm (Mon-Fri) and 9:30am-5:30pm (Sat/Sun). Saturdays and Sundays mandatory.

Amusement Ride Aide

Howarth Park

Assist with amusement rides. Minimum two-week commitment. Hours are 10:15am-4:45pm (Mon-Fri) and 10:15am-5:15pm (Sat/Sun). Schedules are either Mon/Wed/Sat or Tue/Thu/Sun.

Boathouse Aide

Howarth Park

Assist with boats, rentals, and camp canoeing; watch for problems on the lake and provide customer service to visitors. Minimum two-week commitment. Hours are 10am-5pm (Mon-Fri) and 10am-5:15pm (Sat/ Sun). Schedules are either Mon/Wed/Sat or Tue/Thu/Sun.

Counselor-in-Training

Camp Wa-Tam, Doyle Camp, Camp Yu-Chi, Camp Wa-ToTs

Assist with camp activities, including song leading, skits, boating, archery, field trips, swimming, crafts, and nature projects. Minimum commitment of two 40-hour weeks and 30-hour mandatory training June 9-13.

Swim Lesson Aides

Ridgway or Finley Swim Center

Assist with swim lessons for children, lead aquatic games and basic safety and skills instruction. Minimum commitment of one session (two consecutive weeks). Morning and/or evening shifts, Mon-Thu. Mandatory training on Thursday, June 12, from 3:45-6pm at Finley Aquatic Center.

Concession Aides

Ridgway Swim Center

Assist with food and beverage service, general clean-up, and other customer service duties. Minimum two-week commitment, afternoon shifts 2-5 days per week.

Junior Lifeguards

Ridgway or Finley Swim Center

Assist with recreation swim supervision, enforce rules and provide light maintenance. Minimum two-week commitment, afternoon shifts 2-7 days per week. Mandatory training on Thursday, June 12, from 1:15-3:15pm at Finley Aquatic Center for certification class.

Recreation Sensation Leader-In-Training*

Four School Locations (TBD)

Set a positive example, assist with camp activities including rec games, arts & crafts, academic activities, field trips and events. June 16-July 24 (no camp July 4), Mon-Fri 8:15am-3:45pm, three Santa Rosa school locations.

*Financial assistance is available for this program thanks to special sales tax funding. Proof of eligibility is required at time of registration. Call Finley Community Center at 707-543-3737 for more information.

ACTIVITIES CREEK STEWARDSHIP VOLUNTEER

TAKE CARE OF YOUR CREEK

Sonoma Water and the City of Santa Rosa support individuals, businesses, neighbors, and community groups who volunteer as Creek Stewards to help keep local creeks clean and safe. Creek Stewards care for a stretch of creek and help with restoration projects, pick up litter, and provide suggestions that add to the public’s enjoyment of the trails, scenery, and wildlife. To learn more about your local creek and for information on becoming a Creek Steward, visit SRCity.org/CreekStewardship, call (707) 543-3845, or email creeks@srcity.org.

ORGANIZE YOUR OWN CREEK CLEANUP!

For help organizing a creek cleanup with your neighborhood, school, group, or business, email creeks@srcity.org.

NEED COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS?

Creek cleanups are great community service projects for students.

FOR ALL EVENTS: TOOLS, GLOVES, SNACKS, & SUPPLIES PROVIDED CHILDREN TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT | HEAVY RAIN CANCELS

FIRST SATURDAY CLEANUPS ON PRINCE MEMORIAL GREENWAY

Dates: April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, Aug. 2, Sept. 6

Time: 10 a.m. - noon | Location: Olive Park footbridge (near 1698 Hazel St.)

On the first Saturday of every month, help take care of Santa Rosa Creek flowing through the heart of downtown. The Greenway provides a home for river otters, kingfishers, egrets, and steelhead trout as well as parks, public art, and recreation. Stick around after the cleanup to join a tour of the PMG led by volunteers with Friends of the Greenway!

RUSSIAN RIVERKEEPER CREEK CLEANUPS

(AGES 8 AND UP)

Dates:Third Saturday of every month |Time: 10 a.m. - noon

Location: Olive Park footbridge (near 1698 Hazel St.)

Clean up Santa Rosa Creek along the Prince Memorial Greenway with Russian Riverkeeper on the third Saturday of every month. russianriverkeeper.org/volunteer

EARTH DAY ON THE GREENWAY (AGES 8 AND UP)

Date: Saturday, April 26 |Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Location: Olive Park footbridge (near 1698 Hazel St.)

Celebrate Earth Day’s 55th birthday on the Prince Memorial Greenway. Help with a cleanup of Santa Rosa Creek, native plant care, and trail maintenance. Afterwards, join the Earth Day OnStage festival at Courthouse Square. SRCity.org/EarthDay

WHITEWATER RODEO ON SANTA ROSA CREEK (AGES 5 AND UP)

Date: Saturday, June 7 |Time: Noon - 2 p.m.

Location: Olive Park footbridge (near 1698 Hazel St.)

Build a toy boat and race it down the shallow rapids of Santa Rosa Creek. Laughs and prizes, everyone is a winner! Wear shoes that can get wet (no sandals). Don’t have time to build a boat? Materials and assistance will be available starting at noon to craft your own vessel.

STREAMSIDE CREEK PROTECTOR ADVENTURE DAY (AGES 5 AND UP)

Date:Thursday, July 24 |Time: 9 a.m. - noon

Location: Near 4271 Streamside Dr.

Dive into the wonders of the natural world around our local creeks as we get crafty with leaves and flowers, peek into the microworld of aquatic insects, observe birds up close and personal, complete a scavenger hunt, and make our own Creek Protector buttons. Our team of naturalists will also be helping kids complete the Creek Protector book challenges to receive fun iron-on patches. StreetsToCreeks.org/get-involved/youth-creek-stewardship/ PleaseregisterforalleventsatSRCity.org/CreekStewardship.

YOUTH Tot Classes

TINY TOTS

Mon/Wed/Fri, 9-11:30am • Ages 3 ½-5

Finley/Madrone Rm

$180-$190 (9 classes)

Oodles of fun activities to keep your 3 ½-5-year-old engaged and growing in confidence and ability! Tiny Tots helps strengthen Kindergarten readiness through art, songs, music, games, stories, socialization, and outdoor play. Children must be toilet-trained (no pull-ups). Proof of age may be requested. Priority registration given to current participants. Instructor: SR Rec & Parks staff

Session Code

2/24-3/14 77950

$10 per session!

residents

KINDERGYM

Mon, Wed OR Fri • Ages 1-4

Finley/Live Oak Rm

$10-$36 (1-4 classes)

TEENY TOTS

Tue/Thu, 10:30-11:30am • Ages 2-3

Finley/Madrone Rm

$81-$118 (6-8 classes)

Join this safe, stimulating, and creative environment for 2-3-year-olds and their adults. Share in your child’s joy and accomplishments as they explore arts & crafts, story-time, singing, games and socialization to help them prepare for preschool! One parent/adult must accompany each child. Instructor: SR Rec & Parks staff

Session Code

2/25-3/13 77951

3/25-4/17 77952

4/29-5/22 77954

Help your child thrive as they crawl, run, jump, and play with their peers! Children increase body and social awareness and learn to participate in group activities with the help of a parent or adult care giver. The environment is scaled to children’s needs and class format is open play, with parachute and song time. Adult/child ratio is 1 to 1*. Instructor: SR Rec & Parks staff

Mon, 10:30-11:30am Session Code

2/24 76819

3/3 76820

3/10 76821

3/24 76822

4/7 76823

4/14 76825

4/28 76826

5/5 76827

5/12 76828 Wed, 9-10am Session Code

2/26-3/12 76839

3/26-4/16 76841 4/30-5/14 76843 Wed, 10:30-11:30am Session Code 2/26-3/12 76840 3/26-4/16 76842 4/30-5/14 76844 Fri, 10:30-11:30am Session Code 2/28 76829 3/7 76830 3/14 76831 3/28 76832 4/4 76833 4/11 76834 4/18 76835 5/2 76836 5/9 76837 5/16 76838

YOUTH Tot Classes

ART 2, PLAY TOO

Mon OR Fri, 10-11:30am • Ages 2-4

Finley/Willow & Valley Oak Rms

$54-$82 (3-4 classes)

This class is perfect for the child who’s full of energy and loves art! Spend the first 30 minutes of class making themed art projects together and the last hour getting excess energy out by crawling, running, jumping, and singing in Kindergym class. Monday OR Friday enrollment is recommended (art and crafts projects are the same each week). Adult/child ratio is 1 to 1*. Instructor: SR Rec & Parks staff

Mon, 10-11:30am

Session Code

2/24-3/10 76845

3/24-4/14* 76846

4/28-5/12 76847

SUMMER TINY TOTS CAMP

Mon-Thu, 9-11:30am • Ages 3 ½-5

Finley/Madrone Rm

$72-$106 (3-4 classes)

This camp keeps tots engaged and having a blast with lots of fun crafts, songs, and play, both indoors and out. Our emphasis is on socialization and fun. Children must be toilet trained (no pull-ups). Instructor: SR Rec & Parks staff

Session Theme Code

6/9-6/12 Scuba Tots: Undersea Adventures 77961

6/16-6/18* RaTOTouille: Food Fun! 77962

6/23-6/26 STEM Tots: Science Fun! 77963

*This is a 3-day camp

2/28-3/14 76848

3/28-4/18 76849

5/2-5/16 76850

*No class 3/31 Fri, 10-11:30am Session Code

*NOTE: To keep this time safe and special for you and your child, please do not bring older siblings or unregistered friends to class.

ART 2, MUSIC TOO NEW!

Tue OR Thu, 9-10am • Ages 2-4

Finley/Madrone Rm

$39-$62 (3-4 classes)

Does your child love art and music? This class has both! Bring your tot as we make art and music together This is a parent/ child class Tuesday OR Thursday enrollment is recommended (art and crafts projects are the same each week). Adult/child ratio is 1 to 1*. Instructor: SR Rec & Parks staff

Tue, 9-10am

Session Code

2/25-3/11 77955

3/25-4/15 77956

2/27-3/13 77958

3/27-4/17 77959 5/1-5/15 77960

4/29-5/13 77957 Thu, 9-10am Session Code

YOUTH

CRAFTING: PET ADOPTION DAY NEW!

Fri OR Sat • Ages 4 ½-6 & 7-12

Finley/Willow Rm

$23-$45 (1 class)

Start the day with adopting a toy stuffed animal (dog or cat) and then make beds and other accessories to keep your new addition in comfort and style. Bring a snack, a water bottle, and clothes that can get messy. Instructor: Katie Erlandson and Wina Natsir, SR Rec & Parks Staff

Session Time Age Code

3/28 4-5:30pm 4 ½-6 77944

3/29 9:30-11am 4 ½-6 77945

3/29 1-4pm 7-12 77946

DRAWING & PAINTING

Tue OR Thu, 4:15-5:30pm • Ages 7-12

Finley/Willow Rm

$74-$84 (4 classes)

This class offers new skills using a variety of drawing tools: pencils, charcoal, colored pencils, and ink pens, on an assortment of papers. Concepts of perspective, shading, and the modeling effect will be introduced, then transition to adding a splash of color with paint using different paint brushes, tools, color mixing, and application in watercolors and acrylics. Contract Instructors: Kathryn Henderson

Session Age Code

4/3-4/24 Thu 77941 4/22-5/13 Tue 77942

BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR

MIXED MEDIA ART CLASS

Thu, 4:15-5:30pm • Ages 7-12

Finley/Willow Rm

$74-$84 (4 classes)

Come mix it up with four great days of art, including painting, drawing, paper mâché, mosaics, mono printing, and collage! Bring a lunch and a snack. All materials included. Wear clothing for being creative!

Session Code

5/8-5/29* 77943

*No class 5/22

Are you a strong communicator with a talent or skill to share? Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks wants to hear from you! We're looking for instructors with ideas for classes and activities to help grow our program offerings for all age levels.

Senior Center

If you love working with seniors and have an idea for an activity, pick up a class proposal packet at Person Senior Wing or Steele Lane Community Center or request one by email at ActivityGuide@srcity.org

Youth & Adult Programs

Share your knowledge, skills and talents at our city recreation centers or at your place of business. Inquire at Finley Community Center, online at SRCity.org/RPJobs or by email at ActivityGuide@srcity.org

YOUTH Fitness & Sports

SATURDAY SOCCER CLASSES

Sat • Ages 2-4, 4-6 & 6-8

Rincon Valley Community Park/Multi-Use Field #2

$150-$160 (8 classes)

Portuguese Futbol Academy presents youth soccer classes for preschool and kindergarten participants. Alek combines his education in psychology with his love for soccer to develop the youth both on and off the field. Classes are beginner friendly and accommodate all levels of skill. Contract Instructor: Alek Cordeiro

Session Time Age Code

3/8-5/10* 9:30-10:10am 2-4 77029

3/8-5/10* 10:25-11:05am 2-4 77031

3/8-5/10* 11:20am-12:05pm 4-6 77033

3/8-5/10* 12:20-1:05pm 4-6 77194

3/8-5/10* 1:20pm-2:05pm 6-8 77196

5/17-7/19* 9:30-10:10am 2-4 77199

5/17-7/19* 10:25-11:05am 2-4 77202

5/17-7/19* 11:20am-12:05pm 4-6 77204

5/17-7/19* 12:20-1:05pm 4-6 77207

5/17-7/19* 1:20pm-2:05pm 6-8 77208

7/26-9/13 9:30-10:10am 2-4 77213

7/26-9/13 10:25-11:05am 2-4 77217

7/26-9/13 11:20am-12:05pm 4-6 77220

7/26-9/13 12:20-1:05pm 4-6 77222

7/26-9/13 1:20pm-2:05pm 6-8 77223

*No class 4/26, 7/5

JR ACADEMY SOCCER CLUB

Sat • Ages 3-4 & 5-6

Finley Community Park

$64-$74 (4 classes)

Our Jr. Academy Soccer Club will introduce young children to the fundamentals of soccer. They will learn to kick the ball, stop the ball with their foot, and not use their hands. NAofA coaches will use positive reinforcement as they dribble, pass and shoot, play games, and have fun. Contract Instructor: National Academy of Athletics Staff

Session Time Age Code

3/29-4/26* 9:30-10:20am 3-4 76690

3/29-4/26* 10:30-11:20am 5-6 76691

5/10-5/31 9:30-10:20am 3-4 77252

5/10-5/31 10:30-11:20am 5-6 77253

*No class 4/5

SOCCER CLUB NEW!

Sat, 11:30am-12:20pm • Ages 7-9

Finley Community Park

$64-$74 (4 classes)

Whether your child is a beginner or a more advanced player, the drills taught during this club will improve a child’s passing accuracy, touch and ball control, and shooting. Scrimmages will introduce kids to healthy competition where they will learn to let go of mistakes, celebrate success, and win and lose with dignity.

Instructor: SR Rec & Parks Staff

Session Code

3/29-4/26* 77250

5/10-5/31 77251

*No class 4/5

CITY SLUGGERS T-BALL LEAGUE

Sat, 9am-1pm • Coed Ages 5-7

Rincon Valley Community Park

$105-$115 (9 classes)

This non-competitive t-ball league welcomes participants of all skill levels and experience. Players will be introduced to basic fundamentals of the game, develop physical skills, and learn what it means to be a part of a team, all while keeping the focus on fun! Visit SRCity.org/CitySluggers for more information. Instructor: SR Rec & Parks Staff

Session Code

3/1-5/3 77182

*No class 3/22

BASKETBALL ACADEMY: LITTLE SHOTS & HOT SHOTS

Steele Lane Community Center/Hub Rm

$64-$74 (4 classes)

Participants are guided through a series of rhythm, speed, balance and coordination skills and drills. Work through obstacles learning to dribble, pass and shoot. This club will introduce young kids to a fun, healthy lifestyle while learning the game of basketball. Parent participation is highly encouraged but not required. Contract Instructor: National Academy of Athletics Stafff

LITTLE SHOTS

Sun, 9:30-10:20am • Ages 3-4

Session Code

3/9-3/30 77233

4/13-5/18* 77235

*No class 4/20, 5/112

HOT SHOTS

Sun, 10:30-11:20am • Ages 5-6

Session Code

3/9-3/30 77237

4/13-5/18* 77239

*No class 4/20, 5/11

FLAG RUGBY

Mon/Wed, 5-6pm • Ages 5-17

“For Pete’s Sake”Field at Northwest Community Park

2750 West Steele Ln.

$20-$30 (10 classes)

The Flag Rugby program introduces a safe, tackle-free, co-ed version of the popular worldwide game. Players will be led by experienced coaches with focus on skills development, teaching the game of rugby, and proper technique. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in friendly scrimmages, which will take place during regular class time and one additional Saturday (date/time TBD). Contract Instructor: Santa Rosa Youth Rugby Club Coaching Staff

Session Code

6/23-7/23 77436

Save $10 per session! Discount for Santa Rosa residents

LEARN TO RIDE A BIKE

Wed, 3:30pm-4:30pm • Ages 5+

Finley Park/Parking Lot

$10-$20 (1 class)

Is your child struggling to learn how to ride a bike? Through step-by-step engaging instruction, our patient instructors will help them learn to balance and get rolling. Contract Instructor: Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition Staff

Session Code

3/19 76188

4/16 76189

5/14 76190 6/11 76192

YOUTH Fitness & Sports

AMERICAN KENPO KARATE

Tue/Thu/Sat • Ages 5+

Finley/Live Oak

$83-$114 (11-14 classes)

This course provides harmony of the body, mind, and spirit, with instruction leading to accomplishing ranks from white belt to black belt. Self-defense techniques, sparring, fitness, and philosophy are emphasized. Students gain improved self-confidence, discipline, flexibility, balance, concentration, fitness, and respect. Individual needs and goals are addressed. Uniforms ($25) available for purchase. Test fees ($20) include belt and certificate. Contract Instructor: Tom Porter

BEGINNER

Tue/Thu, 5:30-6:30pm & Sat, 10-11am Beginning class for white belt through blue belt.

Session Code

3/4-4/3* 77926

4/8-5/1 77927

5/6-6/5 77928

6/10-7/10* 77929

7/15-8/7 77930

8/19-9/13 77931

*No class 3/18, 3/20, 3/22, 6/19, 7/3, 7/5

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED/ADULT

Tue/Thu, 6:30-7:30pm & Sat, 11am-12pm For all beginners 16+ as well as all participants purple belt through black belt.

Session Code

3/4-4/3* 77932

4/8-5/1 77933

5/6-6/5 77934

6/10-7/10* 77935

7/15-8/7 77936

8/19-9/13 77937

*No class 3/18, 3/20, 3/22, 6/19, 7/3, 7/5

AIKIDO FOR KIDS – ALL LEVELS

Mon/Wed, 5:30-6:20pm • Ages 7-12

Finley/Valley Oak Rm

$81-$99 (11-12 classes)

Aikido is the art of peace and self-defense. Students train together in a cooperative, non- competitive environment, practicing both throws and falls with partners. Participants experience improved coordination, flexibility, balance, strength, endurance, confidence, and stress management. Masks required for participants and observers. No training uniform required. $5 fee requested for belts at promotions (waivable; speak with instructor). Contract Instructors: Laura Doty and Isaiah Wisdom

Session Code

3/3-4/16* 77918

4/21-6/4* 77919

6/9-7/16 77920

7/21-8/27 77921

*No class 3/17, 3/19, 3/31, 5/7, 5/26

KIDS JUDO

Tue/Thu, 5:45-6:45pm • Ages 5-12

Finley/Valley Oak Rm

$136-$153 (25-26 classes)

Our goal is to make Judo accessible to all who step on the mat, in a safe, supportive environment. Practice proper rolling and falling techniques, learn to grip, move, grapple, and safely throw opponents. Judo knowledge, including some Japanese vocabulary, will be taught, as well as dojo conduct and discipline. Judo uniform and USJA membership required. See online for details. Contract Instructor: Shining Together Judo Directors

Session Code

4/1-6/26* 77584

7/1-9/25 77586

*No class 6/19

& Dance

TUTUS FOR TWOS

Thu OR Fri, 9-10am • Ages 2-3

Finley/Live Oak Rm

$23-$43 (2-3 classes)

A wonderful world of imagination and ballet is created in this child/adult class specifically designed for the youngest dancer! Miss Jeran creates a playful, stress-free atmosphere as young children are supported by a loving adult (parents, grandparents, aunt, nanny, etc) to develop awareness of their bodies, physical skills and creativity. Contract Instructor: Jeran Urrutia

Thu, 9-10am

Session Code

3/6-3/27* 77979

4/10-4/24 77980

5/8-5/22 77981

6/12-6/26* 77991

7/10-7/24 77982

8/7-8/21 77983

*No class 3/20, 6/19

Fri, 3:45-4:45pm • Ages 5-6

Session Code

3/7-3/28* 77984

4/11-4/25 77985

5/9-5/23 77987

6/13-6/27 77988

7/11-7/25 77989

8/8-8/22 77990

*No class 3/21

BALLET/TAP

Thu OR Fri • Ages 3-4 OR 5-6

Finley/Live Oak Rm

$23-$43 (2-3 classes)

This combo class allows young dancers the opportunity to experience two dance styles! Beginning Ballet movement and positions are taught, and simple props are used to enhance creativity. Tap Technique in tap shoes will help to develop counting, rhythm, and remembering skills. Upbeat, playful music is used throughout. Contract Instructor: Jeran Urrutia

Thu, 10-11am • Ages 3-4

Session Code

3/6-3/27* 77992

4/10-4/24 77993

5/8-5/22 77995

6/12-6/26* 77996

7/10-7/24 77987

8/7-8/21 77998

*No class 3/20, 6/19

Fri, Fri, 10-11am • Ages 3-4

Session Code

3/7-3/28* 77994

4/11-4/25 78000

5/9-5/23 78002

6/13-6/27 78003

7/11-7/25 78004

8/8-8/22 78005

*No class 3/21

Fri, 3:45-4:45pm • Ages 5-6

Session Code

3/7-3/28* 78006

4/11-4/25 78007

5/9-5/23 78008

6/13-6/27 78009

7/11-7/25 78010

8/8-8/22 78011

*No class 3/21

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS

Thu • Ages 4-6 & 7-13

Finley/Live Oak Rm

$48-$77 (5-7 classes)

Learn the beautiful sport of rhythmic gymnastics with ropes, hoops, balls, scarves, and ribbons. Class includes floor work to increase flexibility and strength, basic acrobatics skills, jumps, leaps, turns and balances, hand eye coordination, and dance. Leotard required. Shorts, leggings, or tights under leotard okay, but not required. Hair pulled back from face. No tutus or baggy clothes. Contract Instructor: Thea Torgersen

3-4pm • Ages 4-6

Session Code

3/4-4/17* 76455

5/1-5/29 76456

6/5-7/31* 76457

8/7-9/4 76458

*No class 3/20, 6/19, 7/3

4-5pm • Ages 7-12

Session Code

3/4-4/17* 76514

5/1-5/29 76515

6/5-7/31* 76516

8/7-9/4 76517

*No class 3/20, 6/19, 7/3

TODDLER GYMNASTICS

Fri, 2:30-3:15pm • Ages 3-5

SR Gymnastics Center 2210 Bluebell Drive

$95-$105 (4 classes)

Have a blast learning basic gymnastic skills on the Olympic apparatus! Specially designed and scaled equipment helps students gain important motor skills, increase body awareness, strength, coordination, and confidence. No experience necessary. Note: Release forms must be signed prior to start of class.

Contract Instructor: Santa Rosa Gymnastic Center Staff

Session Code

3/7-3/28 76200

4/11-5/2 76201

5/16-6/6 76202

6/20-7/18* 76203

8/1-8/22 76204

*No class 7/4

YOUTH SPRING BREAK CAMPS

Specialty Day Camps

WA-TAM SPRING CAMP 2025

Mon-Fri, 8am-3pm* • Ages 6-12

Howarth Park

$215-$225 (5 classes)

Come join the Wa-Tam bunch for old fashioned fun in the great outdoors! Enjoy favorite Wa-Tam traditions like canoeing on Lake Ralphine, archery, crafts, nature projects and special guests. Parents are invited to a Friday afternoon presentation complete with songs and skits! *Extended hours available Mon-Fri, from 3-5:15pm for an additional $60.

Session Code Extended Hours

3/17-3/21 75808 75809

National Academy of Athletics Camps

These coed recreational youth sports camps are designed for kids of all abilities. The goal is to have tons of fun, learn sport-specific skills, and gain confidence on and off the field. Children learn about success, failure, and what it means to be part of a team. The focus is on skill development taught in a fun and positive environment. Full/half-day options available with‘Jr. Camps’for ages 4-6.

BASKETBALL CAMP

Mon-Fri • Ages 7-13

Finley Basketball Court

$168-$220 (5 classes)

Session Time Code

3/17-3/21 9am-12pm 77015 3/17-3/21 9am-3pm 77018

ALL SPORTS CAMP

Mon-Fri • Ages 7-13

Finley Community Park

$168-$220 (5 classes)

Session Time Code

3/17-3/21 9am-12pm 77020 3/17-3/21 9am-3pm 77021

ALL SPORTS CAMP JR. ACADEMY

Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 4-6

Finley Community Park

$168-$178 (5 classes)

Session Code 3/17-3/21 77023

GYMNASTICS CAMP

Mon-Fri, 8:30am-3:30pm • Ages 5-10

Santa Rosa Gymnastics Center 2210 Bluebell Dr, Santa Rosa, 707-525-1720

$380-$390 (5 classes)

Filled with lots of gymnastics fun, enjoy flipping, jumping, swinging, and climbing while learning gymnastics and playing games. Each day is filled with new activities. NOTE: Release forms must be filled out prior to start of camp. Bring a lunch and something to drink. Contract Instructor: Santa Rosa Gymnastics Center Staff

Session Code 3/17-3/21 76205

YOUTH SPRING BREAK CAMPS

Specialty Day Camps

FENCING

ADVENTURE CAMP*

Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 7-12

En Garde Fencing Studio, 917D Piner Road, Santa Rosa

$200-$210 (5 classes)

Learn fencing! This fun camp is created with the beginning fencer and those new to the sport in mind. Bringing the ancient art of dueling into the modern world, instructor Jim Liebich teaches the modern style of the exciting sport of fencing. Fencing, cross-training, games, and more will give students a solid foundation in this Olympic sport. Contract Instructor: Jim Liebich

Session Code

3/17-3/21 76252

*Take Both Camps Together!

ARCHERY & SWORD ADVENTURE CAMP*

Mon-Fri, 1-4pm • Ages 7-12

En Garde Fencing Studio, 917D Piner Road, Santa Rosa

$200-$210 (5 classes)

Learn archery and the art of the sword in this camp for the beginning archer/fencer. Bring the ancient art of dueling into the modern world, learning the use of the sword with specially constructed foam weapons and combining it with the captivating sport of archery. Archery, fencing, cross-training, games and more will provide a solid foundation in these Olympic sports. Contract Instructor: Jim Liebich

Session Code 3/17-3/21 76256

Enroll in the Fencing Adventure Camp AND the Archery & Sword Adventure Camp for a full day of fun! A one hour supervised lunch break will be provided for students in both camps.

SPRING BREAK ART CAMP

Mon-Fri, 9:30am-3:30pm • Ages 7-12

Finley/Willow Rm

$240-$250 (5 classes)

Pastel colors everywhere! Create paintings of chicks, nests, eggs, and bunnies. Participants also create three small nests: one with clay, another using organic material, and a third with wool felt, with a chick nestled in the middle. Cards, paintings, 3-dimensional objects, including a paper-mâché bunny, as well as painted wooden eggs will also be included in this artfilled week. Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson

Session Code

3/17-3/21 76523

YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS

Specialty Day Camps

Art, Dance & Drama

THE ART OF HAND SEWING CAMP

Mon-Thu, 9:30am-3:30pm • Ages 7-12

Finley/Willow Rm

$245-$255 (4 classes)

Perfect for sewing newcomers and as the next step for those who have hand- sewn or used a sewing machine. Projects include a pin cushion, bookmark in felt with embroidery, and applique, stuffed animal and personal pillow. All project supplies are included. Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson

Session Code

6/9-6/12 76656

7/7-7/10 76657

MIXED MEDIA ART CAMP

Mon-Thu, 9:30am-3:30pm • Ages 7-12

Finley/Willow Rm

$245-$255 (4 classes)

Come mix it up with four great days of art, including painting, drawing, paper mâché, mosaics, mono printing and collage! For the student who wants to try everything, both two dimensional and three dimensional, this is their camp We create, animals, still life, abstract and landscapes. Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson

Session Code

6/16-6/20* 76658

*No class 6/19

YOU’RE MAKING THAT UP: YOUTH IMPROV CAMP

Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm • Ages 8-12

Steele Lane/Dohn Rm

$175-$185 (4 classes)

Kids of all skill levels can benefit from stretching their improv muscles! In this fun, safe, supportive camp, we’ll play new and classic improv games that build creativity, encourage quick thinking, foster empathy, and help us become more flexible and collaborative team members. Let’s make stuff up together! Contract Instructor: Annie Cooper

Session Code

6/16-6/20* 76406

*No class 6/19

BEACH PARTY DANCE CAMP

Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 5 1/2-8

Finley/Live Oak Rm

$190-$200 (5 classes)

Let’s turn up the heat and dance all week long! Dancers will explore ‘cool’music and movement in tap, jazz, and ballet, with sunglasses and beach ball props to brighten up the dance combinations. Daily craft and apparel themes keep the party alive! Ms. Jeran instructs proper dance technique and skill-building while providing opportunities for play and imagination. Contract Instructor: Ms. Jeran

Session Code 7/28-8/1 76689

JEWELRY MAKING

Mon-Thu, 9:30am-3:30pm • Ages 7-12

Finley/Willow Rm

$245-$255 (4 classes)

Stringing, weaving, and making our own beads. Our handmade beads will be made of clay and painted to look like gold and silver. We will then combine them with other multicolored beads of all types.Creations include earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson

Session Code

6/23-6/26 76659 7/14-7/17 7666

FASHION SKETCHING AND DESIGN

Mon-Thu, 9:30am-3:30pm • Ages 8-13

Finley/Willow Rm

$245-$255 (4 classes)

Learn how to draw a fashion model sketch or “croquis”(French for body). Master the croquis technique by sketching the body, hands, feet, and face in different positions, then design clothes in pencil, pen, ink, and watercolor and make a simple outfit. A mini fashion show will be held the last 15 minutes of Thursday’s class to show off designs.

Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson

Session Code 6/30-7/3 76664 7/28-7/31 76665

ANIMAL MASK MAKING NEW!

Mon-Thu, 9:30am-3:30pm • Ages 7-12

Finley/Willow Rm

$245-$255 (4 classes)

What animal do you love or want to be? You choose! Use plaster, paper mâché, paint, fake fur, trim, and feathers for your realistic personal mask. You will make other smaller animals with clay, metal, and material as we wait for the different stages of your mask to dry and set up. Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson

Session Code

7/21-7/24 76663

YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS

CREATING ANIMALS ART CAMP

Mon-Thu, 9:30am-3:30pm • Ages 7-12

Finley/Willow Rm

$245-$255 (4 classes)

Create all kinds of animals from cats to bats! Begin by sketching from models and magazine pictures, then work in color with pens, watercolor and more. Next, create three-dimensional objects from paper mâché and modeling clay and finished with color. As an added fuzzy treat, we will make a wool felted tufted animal. Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson

Session Code

8/4-8/7 76666

PAINT, PAINT, PAINT!

Mon-Tue, 9:30am-3:30pm • Ages 7-12

Finley/Willow Rm

$125-$135 (2 classes)

Paint in watercolor, acrylics, and soft pastels. Different surfaces, brushes, and alternative ways to putting down paint are introduced to achieve spectacular results. We will approach landscapes, still life, abstract and an occasional portrait of a person or animal will be thrown in, all part of the fun.

Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson

Session Code

8/11-8/12 76667

YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS

Specialty Day Camps

Science & Engineering

KIDSCIENCE ADVENTURES SCIENCE-ONLY CAMPS

Mon-Fri, 9:30am-12:30pm • Ages 6-12

Finley/Valley Oak Rm

$200-$245 (4-5 classes)

These science-based camps combine demonstrations with hands-on projects that participants take home and enjoy. Campers spend time each day in the “Make it Studio”where an abundance of materials will be available to bring ideas to life! All materials are included. Contract Instructor: Mark Bradski AKA “Mr. Science”

IMAGINATION STATIONS

Each day will feature a different science theme and stations will be set up with different materials for participants to experiment with. Design and test airplanes and elastic powered rockets, explore inventions that use magnetic force to operate and more.

Session Code

6/10-6/13* 76408

*This camp runs Tue-Fri

SCIENCE TOYS AND TRICKS

Design and construct different toys based on science principles. Make a wind and magnetic powered mini car, then participate in a rubber band launcher workshop the next day. Build a toy powered by magnets, make a catapult and other projects powered by natural forces. Enjoy free building time each day, plus other amazing toys and science tricks that thrill!!

Session Code

6/16-6/20* 76409

*No camp 6/19

BUILDERS AND INVENTORS

Each day explore a different science theme as you build projects that make the science come to life. We will enjoy chemical reactions, potions, mixtures, electricity, and dry ice. We will even enjoy making our own ice cream and bake a treat in a solar oven we will build!

Session Code

6/23-6/27 76410

YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS

Specialty Day Camps

Play-Well Teknologies Camps

Design and build as never before using tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment with Play-Well TEKnologies’contract instructors This program is not affiliated with the LEGO® Trademark. Contract Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Staff

MINECRAFT ENGINEERING USING LEGO® MATERIALS

Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 5-7

Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm

$180-$190 (4 classes)

Get ready to build your base, craft your tools, use your Minecart to harvest raw resources, and battle to stop the Ender Dragon from ending the world.

Session Code

6/16-6/20* 76542

*No camp 6/19

MINECRAFT MASTER ENGINEERING USING LEGO® MATERIALS

Mon-Fri, 1-4pm • Ages 7-12

Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm

$180-$190 (4 classes)

In a Minecraft world powered by LEGO® resources, we will build shelters to keep out Creepers, craft mystical items that only true masters can wield, and perfect our crossbow skills to stop the Wither from taking over!

Session Code

6/16-6/20* 76543

*No camp 6/19

STEM + WILDLIFE WONDERS USING LEGO® MATERIALS

Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm • Ages 5-9

Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm

$480-$490 (5 classes)

A full-day LEGO® camp packed with handson and minds-on STEM fun! Start the day by building engineer-designed projects and using special pieces to create your own unique designs. Step into a world inspired by the animal kingdom as you design and build leaping dolphins, buzzing beehives, and towering giraffes.

Session Code

6/23-6/27 76575

POKÉMON ENGINEERING USING LEGO® MATERIALS

Mon-Thu, 9am-12pm • Ages 5-7

Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm

$180-$190 (4 classes)

Calling all Pokémon trainers! With the Pokémon Championship approaching, join us as we build and catch our favorite Pokémon, rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket, take a ride on the S.S. Anne to uncover rare and mystic Pokémon, and battle to see who will hold the title of Pokémon Master. Come along on our journey to catch ‘em all!

Session Code 6/30-7/3 76578

POKÉMON MASTER ENGINEERING USING LEGO® MATERIALS

Mon-Thu, 1-4pm • Ages 7-12

Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm

$180-$190 (4 classes)

Race to be crowned the Ultimate Pokémon Champion, and we need your help! Learn to build your favorite Pokémon, level up by teaching them special moves, evolve them into more powerful versions, and come face to face with the current champion in an epic battle for the title. Learn from our Play-Well Pokémon Masters and make it to the top!

Session Code 6/30-7/3 76579

ADVENTURES IN STEM USING LEGO® MATERIALS

Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 5-7

Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm

$225-$235 (5 classes)

Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Build engineerdesigned projects and use special pieces to create your own unique designs! Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that both new and returning students can explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system.

Session Code 7/7-7/11 76582

STEM EXPLORATIONS USING LEGO® MATERIALS

Mon-Fri, 1-4pm • Ages 7-12

Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm

$225-$235 (5 classes)

Master your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects. Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that even returning students get a new experience, so join us to designand build as never before and explore your craziest ideas.

Session Code 7/7-7/11 76597

YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS

Specialty Day Camps

STEM + MINECRAFT USING LEGO® MATERIALS

Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm • Ages 5-9

Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm

$480-$490 (5 classes)

A full-day LEGO® camp packed with hands-on and minds-on STEM fun! Build projects inspired by cool machines while applying real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture. Venture into the world of Minecraft in our unique LEGO® experience. Build your base, craft your tools, use your Minecart to harvest raw resources, and battle to stop the Ender Dragon from ending the world.

Session Code

7/14-7/18 76581

MINE, CRAFT, BUILD: ADVENTURE GAME WITH LEGO® MATERIALS

Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 5-7

Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm

$225-$235 (5 classes)

Resourcefulness, creativity, and cooperation come together in this unique building adventure game; roll the dice to mine for resources and use these resources to build special items to help in our adventures! Build a Zoo, create a Medieval Castle, and design a Tree House Village! This experience is an original game designed by Play-Well instructors inspired by the popular game, Minecraft.

Session Code

7/21-7/25 76598

MINE, CRAFT, BUILD: SURVIVAL GAME WITH LEGO® MATERIALS

Mon-Fri, 1-4pm • Ages 7-12

Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm

$225-$235 (5 classes)

Resourcefulness, creativity, and cooperation come together in this unique building adventure game; roll the dice to mine for resources, craft tools, and watch out for Creepers! This ultimate LEGO Minecraft experience is an original game designed by Play-Well instructors, using gameplay elements and characters inspired by the popular Minecraft video game.

Session Code 7/21-7/25 76599

WILDLIFE WONDERS USING LEGO® MATERIALS

Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 5-7

Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm

$225-$235 (5 classes)

Design and build your way through the animal kingdom, from sea to safari, using tens of thousands of LEGO® parts With the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor, you’ll recreate diverse habitats while crafting animals in their natural surroundings Your animal adventure awaits!

Session Code

7/28-8/1 76605

MACHINE MAYHEM USING LEGO® MATERIALS

Mon-Fri, 1-4pm • Ages 7-12

Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm

$225-$235 (5 classes)

Design custom LEGO® creations to take on any challenge. Mix and match chassis designs using wheels, treads, or walking legs and combine these with tools like drills, hammers, and battering rams. Refine your masterpiece by sparring with friends and overcoming obstacles all while applying real world engineering and physics concepts to help you bash and crash your way to victory!

Session Code 7/28-8/1 76606

STEM DISCOVERY USING LEGO® MATERIALS

Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 5-8

Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm

$225-$235 (5 classes)

Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Build engineerdesigned projects as you discover the world around us through our inquirybased learning model. Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that both new and returning students can explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system.

Session Code 8/4-8/8 76608

RADICAL RIDES USING LEGO® MATERIALS

Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 5-8

Steele Lane/DeMeo Rm

$225-$235 (5 classes)

Start your engines with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts as you dive into the vast world of vehicles! Build and design an array of exciting machines, traversing land, sea, and air, with the assistance of experienced Play-Well instructors. Learn about the engineering principles behind motors, gears, and everything that vrooms and zooms!

Session Code 8/4-8/8 76609

YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS

Adventure

ANIMAL VET SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS

Mon-Thu, 9am-12pm • Ages 8-12

Finley/Cypress Rm

$260-$270 (4 classes)

Join Doctor Pam (and daily dog visitor!) to learn about responsible pet ownership, animal diseases, wild animals, and all the fun, gross and weird things veterinarians do! Each week is different with new topics and a fast-paced schedule of indoor and outdoor activities to exercise our minds and bodies. Registration includes all supplies, an adoptable stuffie pet, and camp t-shirt. Contract Instructor: Dr. Pam Wittenburg

Session Code

6/10-6/13* 76196

6/23-6/26 76197

7/7-7/10 76198

*This camp runs Tue-Fri

BICYCLE ADVENTURE CAMP

Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm • Ages 8-12

Finley Park

$200-$210 (5 classes)

Join the instructors of the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition for a fun, challenging, and inspiring week of bike focused activities where kids build their skills and get lots of practice bicycling safely and confidently. Participants must be able to ride a twowheel bicycle independently (no training wheels), and have a functioning bicycle and helmet. Contract Instructor: Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition Staff

Session Code

6/9-6/13 76187

Save $10 per session!

Discount for Santa Rosa residents

FENCING ADVENTURE CAMP*

Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 7-12

En Garde Fencing Studio, 917D Piner Road, Santa Rosa

$200-$210 (5 classes)

Learn fencing! This fun camp is created with the beginning fencer and those new to the sport in mind. Bringing the ancient art of dueling into the modern world, instructor Jim Liebich teaches the modern style of the exciting sport of fencing. Fencing, cross-training, games, and more will give students a solid foundation in this Olympic sport.

Contract Instructor: Jim Liebich

Session Code

6/16-6/20 76257

6/23-6/27 76258

7/21-7/25 76259

8/4-8/8 76260

*Take Both Camps Together!

ARCHERY & SWORD ADVENTURE CAMP*

Mon-Fri, 1-4pm • Ages 7-12

En Garde Fencing Studio, 917D Piner Road, Santa Rosa

$200-$210 (5 classes)

Learn archery and the art of the sword in this camp for the beginning archer/ fencer. Bring the ancient art of dueling into the modern world, learning the use of the sword with specially constructed foam weapons and combining it with the captivating sport of archery. Archery, fencing, cross-training, games and more will provide a camp experience not to be missed! Contract Instructor: Jim Liebich

Session Code

6/16-6/20 76261

6/23-6/27 76262

7/21-7/25 76263

8/4-8/8 76264

Enroll in the Fencing Adventure Camp AND the Archery & Sword Adventure Camp for a full day of fun! A one hour supervised lunch break will be provided for students in both camps.

YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS

Specialty Day Camps

Sports & Fitness

SUMMER GYMNASTICS CAMP

Mon-Fri, 8:30am-3:30pm • Ages 5-10

Santa Rosa Gymnastics Center 2210 Bluebell Dr, Santa Rosa, 707-525-1720

$380-$390 (5 classes)

Filled with lots of gymnastics fun, enjoy flipping, jumping, swinging, and climbing. Each day is filled with new activities. NOTE: Release forms must be filled out prior to start of camp. Bring a lunch and a water bottle. Contract Instructor: Santa Rosa Gymnastics Staff

Session Code

6/16-6/20 76206

6/23-6/27 76228

6/30-7/3* 76229

7/7-7/11 76230

7/14-7/18 76231

7/21-7/25 76232

7/28-8/1 76233

*Reduced week; $312-$322

SUMMER SOCCER CAMP

Mon-Fri • Ages 6-12

A Place to Play Community Park

$195-$250 (5 classes)

Portuguese Futbol Academy presents youth soccer camps! Alek combines his education in psychology with his love for soccer to develop the youth both on and off the field. Classes are beginner friendly and accommodate all levels of skill. Contract Instructor: Alek Cordeiro

Session Time Code

6/16-6/20 9am-12pm 76668

6/16-6/20 9am-3pm 76672

6/23-6/27 9am-12pm 76673

6/23-6/27 9am-3pm 76674

7/7-7/11 9am-12pm 76679

7/7-7/11 9am-3pm 76680

7/14-7/18 9am-12pm 76675

7/14-7/18 9am-3pm 76676

7/21-7/25 9am-12pm 76681

7/21-7/25 9am-3pm 76682

7/28-8/1 9am-12pm 76677

7/28-8/1 9am-3pm 76678

8/4-8/8 9am-12pm 76683

8/4-8/8 9am-3pm 76684

Save $10 per session! Discount for Santa Rosa residents

YOGA + MINDFULNESS CAMPS FOR YOUTH & TWEENS

Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 6-9 & 9-13 Finley/Valley Oak Rm

$195-$205 (5 classes)

Join us for a mindful yoga movement summer camp! These classes will explore the mind-body connection, utilizing breath and movement to improve energy and mood We’ll cultivate awareness and improve relationships with ourselves and others. Fun games, art, and journaling will also be incorporated. This wellness camp will teach resilience and self-regulation tools that will leave a lasting impact!

Contract Instructors: Lisa Ellisen, Megan Condron and Rachel Burwell

Session Age Code

7/14-7/18 6-9 76412

7/21-7/25 9-13 76416

7/28-8/1 6-9 76413

YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS

Specialty Day Camps

National Academy of Athletics Sport Camps

These coed recreational youth sports camps are designed for kids of all abilities. The goal is to have tons of fun, learn sport-specific skills, and gain confidence on and off the field. Children learn about success, failure, and what it means to be part of a team. The focus is on skill development taught in a fun and positive environment.

ALL SPORTS CAMP

Mon-Fri • Ages 4-6 & 7-13

Galvin Community Park

$168-$220 (5 classes)

Session Time Age Code

6/9-6/13 9am-12pm 4-6 76757

6/9-6/13 9am-12pm 7-13 76758

6/9-6/13 9am-3pm 7-13 76759

6/23-6/27 9am-12pm 4-6 76760

6/23-6/27 9am-12pm 7-13 76762

6/23-6/27 9am-3pm 7-13 76763

7/14-7/18 9am-12pm 4-6 76775

7/14-7/18 9am-12pm 7-13 76776

7/14-7/18 9am-3pm 7-13 76777

8/4-8/8 9am-12pm 4-6 76778

8/4-8/8 9am-12pm 7-13 76779

8/4-8/8 9am-3pm 7-13 76780

BASKETBALL CAMP

Mon-Fri • Ages 7-13

Finley Community Park

$168-$220 (5 classes)

Session Time Code

6/9-6/13 9am-12pm 76781

6/9-6/13 9am-3pm 77379

7/7-7/11 9am-12pm 77384

7/7-7/11 9am-3pm 77385

8/4-8/8 9am-12pm 77388

8/4-8/8 9am-3pm 77391

SOCCER CAMP

Mon-Fri • Ages 4-6 & 7-13

A Place to Play Community Park

$168-$220 (5 classes)

Session Time Age Code

6/16-6/20 9am-12pm 4-6 76669

6/16-6/20 9am-12pm 7-13 76670

6/16-6/20 9am-3pm 7-13 76671

7/21-7/25 9am-12pm 4-6 76685

7/21-7/25 9am-12pm 7-13 76686

7/21-7/25 9am-3pm 7-13 76687

GRASS VOLLEYBALL CAMP

Mon-Fri • Ages 7-13

$168-$220 (5 classes)

Session Time Location Code

6/16-6/20 9am-12pm Place to Play 77395

6/16-6/20 9am-3pm Place to Play 77396

7/21-7/25 9am-12pm Finley Park 77400

7/21-7/25 9am-3pm Finley Park 77402

PICKLEBALL CAMP

Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 7-13

Finley Community Park/Basketball Courts

$164-$174 (5 classes)

Session Code

6/23-6/27 77416

7/28-8/1 77421

JR. ACADEMY T-BALL CAMP NEW!

Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 4-6

A Place to Play Community Park

$168-$178 (5 classes)

Session Code

7/7-7/11 77269

BASEBALL CAMP NEW!

Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 7-13

A Place to Play Community Park

$168-$178 (5 classes)

Session Code

7/7-7/11 77266

FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP

Mon-Fri • Ages 7-13

Galvin Community Park

$168-$220 (5 classes)

Session Time Code

7/14-7/18 9am-12pm 77426

7/14-7/18 9am-3pm 77428

7/28-8/1 9am-12pm 77429

7/28-8/1 9am-3pm 77430

CHEER & DANCE CAMP

Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 7-13

Galvin Community Park

$168-$178 (5 classes)

Session Code

7/14-7/18 77431

7/28-8/1 77432

YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS

Specialty Day Camps

Boating & Sailing

BOATING CAMP FOR YOUTH

Mon-Thu, 10:30am-12:45pm • Ages 9-16

Lake Ralphine at Howarth Park

$60-$70 (4 classes)

Have fun boating on Lake Ralphine and enjoy boating races and games! Participants will learn basic water safety through paddle boating and develop boating skills through kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding.

Session Code

6/16-6/19 77731

6/23-6/26 77732

6/30-7/3 77733

7/7-7/10 77734

7/14-7/17 77735

7/21-7/24 77736

7/28-7/31 77737

8/4-8/7 77738

SAILING CAMP FOR YOUTH

Mon-Thu, 1:45pm-4pm • Ages 11-16

Lake Ralphine at Howarth Park

$75-$85 (4 classes)

Looking for a new and exciting activity for your child this summer? Try this camp and your child will have fun and learn a lifelong safety skill. Under the guidance of our instructors, campers get hands on sailing experience, learn basic skills, and boating safety. All participants must be comfortable treading water.

Session Code

6/30-7/3 77739

7/7-7/10 77740

7/14-7/17 77741

7/21-7/24 77742

7/28-7/31 77743

8/4-8/7 77744

YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS

Traditional Day Camps

Join the generations who have grown up with Traditional Day Camps by Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks! We’ve introduced children to recreational experiences, provided leadership skills, fostered new friendships, and created special time in Santa Rosa’s beautiful city parks for over 60 years! Come embrace the outdoors with activities such as archery, swimming, canoeing (Wa-Tam and Doyle only), hiking, songs, games, skits, and nature projects. Camps are staffed by local high school and college students who have literally grown up in our programs! Sign up for weekly sessions June 16 - August 15.

CAMP YU-CHI

Youth Community Park 1701 Fulton Rd

Youth Park across from Piner High School offers a rustic setting next to a creek for this outdoor adventure camp. Crafts, games, skits, songs, archery, swimming at Finley Aquatic Center, nature projects, and field trips are among the highlights.

DOYLE ADVENTURE CAMP

Doyle Community Park 1700 Hoen Ave

Camp activities in Doyle Park include games, archery, canoeing, crafts, and events. Plus, add in special adventures with excursions to local destinations aboard Santa Rosa’s CityBus, including trips to Ridgway Swim Center and field trips! ALL drop-off and pickups are at the Doyle Park Clubhouse.

CAMP WA-TAM

Howarth Community Park 630 Summerfield Rd

Spend a week in beautiful Howarth Park with new friends and activities such as canoeing, archery, nature and craft projects, and hiking to Spring Lake for an afternoon of swimming. The week is capped off with an awesome parent’s night show and overnight for the campers!

CAMP WA-TOTS

Howarth Community Park (Lower Lawn/Gazebo) 630 Summerfield Rd

Do you have an older tot (ages 4-5) and can’t wait to get them enrolled in Camp Wa-Tam? Come check out our brand-new summer camp designed specifically for older tots! Camp Wa-Tots brings the same quality staff and fun activities as Camp Wa-Tam, including songs, skits, games, a jump house, and a weekly themed-fair. Campers will hike throughout Howarth Park and enjoy the train, carousel, animal barn, play equipment, and paddleboats. We wrap up the week with a Parent’s Afternoon Show where tots will perform a skit and song for all!

SCHEDULE & FEES

Weekly sessions June 16 - August 15

Camp Wa-Tam

M-W, 9:30am-3pm; Thu/Fri Sleep Over 1pm Thu to 10am Fri

Ages: 6-12*

$220-$230 • Ext Hours $50

Camp Wa-ToTs

Multiple Sessions: June 16 - July 25

(No Camp Wa-Tots Weeks 7-9)

M-W, 9:30am-2pm

Ages: 4-5

$180-$190

Camp Yu-Chi** & Doyle Adventure Camp

Multiple Sessions: June 16 - August 8

(No Camp Yu-Chi Week 9)

M-F, 10:30am-5pm

Ages: 6-12*

$210-$220 • Ext Hours $60

*Children age 5 ½ are accepted if entering 1st grade in Fall 2025

**There is no Camp Yu-Chi Week 9

YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS

Traditional Day Camps

Camp Sessions & Themes

All field trips and special guests subject to change

Session 1: 6/16-6/20

Fun on the Frontier!

Dust off those cowboy boots and put on your hats as we explore the dusty trails at camp!

Spend the week“Home on the Range”as Wildmind Science Learning visits, bringing animals with from California’s Wild West. A gold rush, western style food, games, and crafts add to the fun. Doyle and Yu-Chi campers take a field trip to Doran Beach.

Session Code Ext Hours

Wa-Tam 75920 75921

Wa-ToTs 75828 N/A

Doyle 75856 75857

Yu-Chi 75835 75836

Session 2: 6/23-6/27

Bugging Out at Camp!

Help us weave a web of fun as we check out a bug’s life at camp! Crazy critters abound when Wildmind Science Learning brings their Creepy Crawlers animal show to town. Campers will be buzzing with energy as they learn about the critical role that insects play in our ecosystem! An extra pair of legs and a tough exoskeleton will be needed to keep up with your counselors who will be‘bugging out’all week at camp. Doyle andYu-Chi campers will also head to Doran Beach.

Session Code Ext Hours

Wa-Tam 75923 75924

Wa-ToTs 75829 N/A

Doyle 75858 75859

Yu-Chi 75837 75841

Session 3: 6/30-7/4*

Cave Dwellers

Journey back to the Land Before Time when your counselors lived in caves and dinosaurs roamed the land. Each group will learn to live off the land like cave people, which will include outdoor cooking skills! Wildmind Science Learning will bring their famous Reptile Show complete with a boa, a python, and monitor lizard *PLEASE NOTE: No camp Friday, July 4, for Wa-ToTs, Doyle, andYu-Chi. These are four-day sessions with pro-rated fees. Camp Wa-Tam will run regular hours, Mon-Fri, with

the overnight on Thursday night as usual, and camp ending on Friday, July 4, at 10am.

Session Code Ext Hours

Wa-Tam 75926 75927

Wa-ToTs 75830 N/A

Doyle 75860 75861

Yu-Chi 75844 75845

Session 4: 7/7-7/11

Lights, Camera, Camp!

Future directors, actors, and producers step right up for some Camp Theater! The camp staff has a variety show planned in which the campers will be the stars. Creativity will abound as props, costumes, and special effects are created. Doyle and Yu-Chi campers will visit Charles M. Schultz museum for a tour and some cartooning. Each camp will enjoy a performance by a magician!

Session Code Ext Hours

Wa-Tam 75928 75929

Wa-ToTs 75832 N/A

Doyle 75862 75863

Yu-Chi 75846 75847

Session 5: 7/14-7/18

Stupendous Shark Week!

Mermaids, shells, fish, whales, and don’t forget SHARKS, await us as campers explore life under the sea through nature and craft projects. Nature projects will focus on debunking Shark myths as we make Shark Tooth Necklaces! Doyle and Yu-Chi campers will take a trip to Doran Beach!

Session Code Ext Hours

Wa-Tam 75930 75931

Wa-ToTs 75833 N/A

Doyle 75864 75865

Yu-Chi 75848 75849

Session 6: 7/21-7/25

Superduper-hero Week!

Is it a bird? A plane? No! It’s those wacky and wild camp counselors! Camp crafts and group games will highlight your child’s favorite Superheroes! Camp Yu-Chi and Doyle Adventure Camp will fly through the air like their favorite Superhero as we visit REBOUNDERZ for a morning of jumping. Join us for a Marvelous week as all three camps do their best to thwart the camp villain from stealing their T-shirts.

Session Code Ext Hours

Wa-Tam 75932 75933

Wa-ToTs 75834 N/A

Doyle 75910 75913

Yu-Chi 75850 75851

Session 7: 7/28-8/1

Pirate Week

Join the camp staff as they hoist the sails and swab the decks on a journey of the seven seas! Fun and adventure are in sight as we sail unchartered waters. You’ll spend the week in search of hidden treasure and return home with tales of your exploits! Georgia Churchill will visit all three camps with her always entertaining stories. Doyle and Yu-Chi campers will take a trip to Doran Beach for a scavenger hunt in search of buried treasure.

Session Code Ext Hours

Wa-Tam 75934 75935

Doyle 75914 75915

Yu-Chi 75852 75853

Session 8: 8/4-8/8

Jammin’InDaJungle!

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Get your gear ready as we delve into the deepest, darkest jungles that Howarth, Doyle, and Youth parks have to offer. You may not see a tiger, but Ranger Steve may have a mountain lion up his sleeve when he brings his Wildmind Science Learning show to town! Doyle and Yu-Chi campers will explore the jungles of Armstrong Woods!

Session Code Ext Hours

Wa-Tam 75936 75937

Doyle 75916 75917

Yu-Chi 75854 75855

Session 9: 8/11-8/15

Mystery Week

Campers will become detectives as they try to solve the big camp mystery! A lesson from Sherlock Holmes and plenty of clues will help keep campers on their toes! A hike to Spring Lake for an afternoon of swimming, canoeing, and archery will round out this final mystery week of camp!

Session Code Ext Hours

Wa-Tam 75938 75939

Doyle 75918 75919

REFUNDS, FEES & REMINDERS

• NEW! Full refund for cancellations made at least 7 days prior to class or camp star t – Camp Wa-Tam excepted. 25% fee for any Camp Wa-Tam cancellation at any time following registration.

• 25% fee to cancel fewer than 7 days before class or camp start for all programs other than Camp Wa-Tam. Or, you may transfer to an alternate class.

• No refunds or changes within 3 business days of any class or camp start.

• Pick up your children on time; $5 late fee for each 15-minutes late.

• Register separately for each camp session and each session of extended hours.

• 5 ½ year olds who are entering 1st grade in Fall 2025 may register for all three camps.

• NEW! A weekly group photo (8x10) is available at Camp Wa-Tam for $5. Please choose the “Add Photo” option at checkout during registration.

FAQs

What is the supervision ratio? Each group of 15 to 17 campers is supervised by one counselor, one counselor aide and 2-3 counselors-in-training.

What is the age range of your staff? Generally, our counselors are college age students and our counselor aides are high school age. Does your staff receive training? All staff and volunteers attend a one-week training program to learn how to lead activities in a fun and safe manner.

Will my child be with kids his/her own age? Yes! Groups are divided by age so that the activities can be tailored accordingly.

Can my child be grouped with a friend? For requests to be considered, BOTH campers must request each other at the time of registration and ONLY one friend can be requested. Groups are divided by age, so the children must be within one year of the same age. We maintain a group size of 15-17 campers and try to accommodate requests within this limitation. Only requests made three working days PRIOR to the first day of camp are considered.

Do I need to park my car and get out to check my child in each day? Yes, for the safety of the children it is important that parents/ guardians check them in and out in person with their counselor. Please plan to arrive early and be patient while you find a designated parking space.

Do the camps fill up fast? Camp Wa-Tam does, and you may only register for a maximum of four sessions until June 2025. Please sign-up early if you have a specific week in mind.

What does my child need to bring? Specifics are included in the parent letter mailed in early June and can be downloaded online.

Can my 5¾ year old attend camp? Only if they have completed a year of Kindergarten and are entering the 1st grade in Fall 2025. Are scholarships available? Scholarships are available for those who reside within the city limits of Santa Rosa and/or Santa Rosa Unified School district.

YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS

We Support Zero Waste

In support of the City of Santa Rosa’s Zero Waste Ordinance, we ask Camp Wa-Tam campers to bring their own reusable plate and fork for use at the Thursday cookout. Please label your items so they can be returned to you after dinner (they will be rinsed but not sanitized). All campers receive a souvenir reusable cup, and a souvenir frisbee dinner plate is provided upon each camper’s first registration for the summer.

Camps for Children with Special Needs

KAMP KENNEDY 2025

Tue-Thu, 10am-3pm & Fri, 2-7pm • Ages 6-18

Howarth Park Gazebo

$190 (4 classes)

Santa Rosa Rec & Parks in partnership with United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay is proud to offer Kamp Kennedy in its 53rd year! This day camp for children and teens with developmental disabilities provides an opportunity to greet old friends and make new ones. Plus, campers experience boating, crafts, songs, story time, games, and outdoor cooking. Kamperships are available for those in need, call 707-543-3737 to learn more. Registered participants will receive a special needs information form by mail in early July.

Session Code

7/29-8/1 75763

UCP OF THE NORTH BAY PRESENTS: CAMP KAOS 2025

8/5-8/8, Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm • Ages 6-22

Howarth Park Gazebo

$200 (4 classes)

Presented by United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay in cooperation with Santa Rosa Recreation and Parks, Camp KAOS in Howarth Park features arts and crafts, music, adapted sports, games, train rides, and more! For more information, visit UCPNB. org or contact Jen Whalen at: jwhalen@ucpnb.org

NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES

Neighborhood Services of Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks provides underserved youth and their families with safe places and quality programs close to home to enjoy recreational, social, and athletic activities. These programs are provided in collaboration with the Santa Rosa Violence Prevention Partnership and are supported the voter-approved Public Safety and Prevention Sales Tax, the Change for Kids program, and local individuals, businesses, and organizations to make our Santa Rosa community stronger Visit SRCity.org/NeighborhoodServices to learn more.

Get Involved

BECOME A MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE

Santa Rosa residents who live in priority areas of the city identified through the Community Safety Scorecard OR who meet certain low-income criteria are eligible to participate in Neighborhood Services programs.

How to Join

1. Go online to SRCity.org/NeighborhoodServices to determine whether you live within a priority area or meet the income criteria.

2. Follow the instructions online to submit your proof of eligibility requirements.

3. Contact us today at NeighborhoodServices@srcity.org or 707-543-3737 if you need assistance.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS

See page 33 for a list of upcoming Spring/Summer programs and visit SRCity.org/NeighborhoodServices for details and to register:

•Current members may register online at SRCity.org/NeighborhoodServices or call 707-543-3737.

•In-person registration and processing of new memberships is available Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm at Finley Community Center (2060 W. College Ave.)

*PLEASE NOTE: If you are applying for a new or renewed membership, applicants must bring proof of Santa Rosa residency. Additionally, if you do not live within a priority area, please bring proof of meeting the income criteria.

NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES

Spring/Summer Programs

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Mon-Thu, 3-6pm

$10 entire school year

Contact us at NeighborhoodServices@srcity. org or 707-543-3737 for program locations and more information.

CHEERLEADING

Mandatory Evaluation/Parent Info Session: Sat, 3/1

Practices: Mon/Wed, 5-6:15pm OR 6:30-7:45pm

Performances: Saturdays

Location: Steele Lane Community Center Grades: 1-8

$10 - includes t-shirt and shorts

Session Code

3/3-5/17 77716

JUNIOR WARRIORS BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Mandatory Evaluation/Parent Info Session: Sat, 3/8

Practices: Tue/Thu, 6:30-7:30pm OR 7:30-8:30pm

Games: Saturdays

Location: Various SR Basketball Gymnasiums

$10 - includes team jersey

Session Grades Code

3/11-5/17 4-6 77745

3/11-5/17 7-8 77746

PAINT & PIZZA PIT STOPS (FAMILY PAINT NIGHTS)

Fri OR Sat, 5:30-7pm • Grades K-4 & 4-8

Finley Community Center

$10 (includes adult/child)

Fri, 5:30-7pm • Grades: K-4 Session Code

3/7 77747

4/11 77748

5/9 77749

Sat, 5:30-7pm • Grades: 4-8 Session Code

3/8 77750

4/12 77752

5/10 77754

SPRING BREAK CAMP

Mon-Fri, 8:30am-3:30pm • Grades K-6

Location TBD

$10

Session Code

3/17-3/21 77717

SPRING BREAK 7 VS 7 SOCCER TOURNAMENT NEW!

Practices: Mon/Wed, 10am-12pm Tournament: Fri, 10am-2pm

Location: A Place to Play Community Park Grades: 7-8

$10

Session Code

3/17, 3/19 & 3/21 77757

BRICKS’BUILDING BUDDIES

Tue/Thu, 4-5:30pm • Grades 1-3

Steele Lane Community Center

$10

Session Code 3/25-4/17 77718

ARTISTIC VENTURES: MIXED MEDIA EXPLORATIONS

Mon/Wed, 5-7pm • Grades 6-8

Finley Community Center

$10

Session Code 4/7-4/23 77755

SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE FOR TEENS

Recreation Sensation Leader-In-Training June-July

$20 (NS Membership Required)

JUNIOR GIANTS BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL LEAGUE

6/16-8/7 • Ages 5-6, 7-9 & 10-13

Free

*Online registration opens 4/1 at GoJrGiants. org. In-person registration will be held 4/1 & 4/30, from 5-7pm, at Steele Lane Community Center. These are the only opportunities to register in person.

RECREATION SENSATION SUMMER DAY CAMP

Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4pm • Grades K-6*

Location TBD

Free - Registration begins 4/1

*Must have attended TK in the 2024-2025 school year. Kindergarten enrollment will be available at select sites.

Session Code

6/16-7/24* 77724

*No camp 6/19 & 7/4

RECREATION SENSATION SUMMER DAY CAMP: TEEN NEW!

Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4pm • Grades 6-8

Location TBD

Free - Registration begins 4/1

Session Code

6/16-7/24* 77725

*No camp 6/19 & 7/4

FAMILY FUN TIMES

Fun activities and events throughout the year for the entire family!

FAIRYTALE BALL

Feb. 22, 2025

4-6:30pm, Ages 3-12 & Chaperones

Finley Community Center

$10 per Adult/Child Couple Code: 73632

SPRING FEST

April 5, 2025

10am-12:30pm, All ages

Finley Community Park

Free; must pre-register

Code: 77753 (10am check-in) Code: 77751 (11am check-in)

SPLASH BASH

Aug. 8, 2025

5-8pm, All ages Ridgway Swim Center Free

Become a Jr. Giants Volunteer – We Need You!

The Junior Giants program is a partnership between the San Francisco Giants Community Fund, Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks, and YOU! Without community volunteers, this fantastic FREE program cannot happen. Contact us today if you can help as a Head Coach (have baseball or coaching experience), Assistant Coach (have baseball or coaching experience OR have worked with kids before), or Team Parent (organized and efficient, no experience needed). To volunteer, call 707-543-3737 or email NeighborhoodServices@srcity.org.

TEENS & ADULTS

Arts & Crafts

WATERCOLOR WITH KATHRYN

Tue OR Sat • Ages 13+

Finley/Willow Rm

$95-$122 (1-4 classes)

Explore watercolor tools, brushes, paints, and paper, and create a basic color wheel, in this beginning or refresher course. Learn techniques by painting still life objects such as fruit, flowers, land, and sea landscapes. Handouts will help students to understand the medium and step by step instruction will be given. All materials included Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson

Session Day Time Code

3/15 Sat 9:30am-3:30pm 77459

4/22-5/13 Tue 5:30-7:30pm 77458 6/28 Sat 9:30am-3:30pm 77460

ACRYLICS

Thu OR Sat • Ages 13+

Finley/Willow Rm

$95-$122 (1-4 classes)

Acrylics are more versatile than any other medium, lending themselves to working in a mixed media format and taking on any style. Colors are exuberant and mistakes can be hidden quickly This overview course explores various acrylic techniques (a technique chart) and covers tools, surfaces, and brushes. Participants will paint a still life and a landscape. Materials included. Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson

Session Day Time Code

4/3-4/24 Thu 5:30-7:30pm 77461

4/26 Sat 9:30am-3:30pm 77466 8/16 Sat 9:30am-3:30pm 77467

MOSAICS

Thu OR Sat • Ages 13+

Finley/Willow Rm

$95-$122 (1-4 classes)

Students explore all aspects of mosaics, including a 12-inch square mosaic steppingstone, ready for the garden. You will need to lift steppingstones (approximately 20 pounds) and are welcome to bring in pottery or tile pieces to incorporate into your work. Four-week course includes an additional small project using broken china. All materials included. Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson

Session Day Time Code

3/22 Sat 9:30am-3:30pm 77456

5/8-5/29* Thu 5:30-7:30pm 77938

7/26 Sat 9:30am-3:30pm 77457

*No class 5/22

DRAWING WORKSHOP

Sat, 9:30am-3:30pm • Ages 13+

Finley/Willow Rm

$95-$105 (1 class)

Explore the basic concepts of drawing using pencils and drawing paper. Less time will be spent on exploring tools and more on concentration of drawing techniques and seeing the objects then drawing. We will explore different drawing concepts, with exercises to help with strengthening brain, eye, and hand coordination. All supplies included. All supplies included. Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson

Session Code 5/17 774668

TEENS & ADULTS

INTRODUCTION TO WEST COAST SWING

Mon, 6-7pm • Ages 18+

Finley/Live Oak

$32-$42 (4 classes)

Introduction to West Coast Swing dance for leaders and followers includes basic dance technique, the six and eight count basic patterns, starter step options, and easy variations from the basic patterns. We will discuss what music is appropriate for this dance and have a 10-minute social dance and practice time near the end of each class. No partner is needed.Contract Instructor: Dave Cooper

Session Code

3/3-4/7* 77554

5/12-6/9 77556

7/14-8/4 77559

*No class 3/17, 3/31

BEYOND

THE BASICS OF WEST COAST SWING NEW!

Mon, 6-7pm • Ages 18+

Finley/Live Oak

$32-$42 (4 classes)

This class will take the elements learned in the Introduction to West Coast Swing class and add pattern variations and additional concepts. Topics to be covered include adding turns to side passes, sugar push variations, whip variations including open and basket whips, pattern extensions, and musicality. No partner is needed to register. Contract Instructor: Dave Cooper and Brenda Shatto

Session Code

4/14-5/5 77555

6/16-7/7 77558

NIGHTCLUB TWO STEP NEW!

Thu, 6-7pm • Ages 18+

Finley/Auditorium

$32-$42 (4 classes)

Night Club Two Step is a fairly easy to learn partner dance done to slower music in 4/4 time. The class will begin with the basic count or rhythm of the dance, cover the basic patterns, turns, and frame needed for interaction between partners This dance is great for a wedding or slow dancing at other events. Contract Instructor: Dave Cooper

Session Code

4/3-4/24 77564

FLAMENCO DANCE

Wed, 5:30-6:30pm • Ages 18+

Finley/Live Oak

$54-$82 (6-8 classes)

Flamenco has a rich history that includes Spanish, Moorish, and Jewish roots. Explore the art of Flamenco using footwork patterns, arm and hand techniques and gain a deeper understanding of body alignment and the use of our torso as the pillar of movement. Classes are accompanied by professional guitarist and will challenge students of all levels Wear sturdy heeled shoes. Contract Instructor: Joelle Gonçalves

Session Code

3/12-4/30 77474

5/14-6/25 77478

7/9-8/27 77479

BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE BELLY DANCE

Tue, 6:45-7:45pm • Ages 16+

Person Sr Wing/Rm 3

$89-$99 (12 classes)

This class provides fun and exciting basic belly dance instruction. At the end of the 12-week session, participants will be invited to a Hafla (dance party) to enjoy a show put on by the Jewels of Beladi Dance Troupe.

Contract Instructor: Theresa Jade Session Code

3/25-6/10 77549

6/17-9/2 77550

JEWELS OF BELADI BELLY DANCE TROUPE

Tue, 5:30-6:30pm • Ages 16+

Person Sr Wing/Rm 3

$89-$99 (12 classes)

Jewels of Beladi Troupe is a dance troupe class is for intermediate and advanced students. Dancers must have completed Theresea Jade’s Beginning/Intermediate class. Costuming is a requirement if you perform. Enjoy opportunities to participate in a Hafla (dance party) and performances.

Contract Instructor: Theresa Jade Session Code

3/25-6/10 77551

6/17-9/2 77552

TEENS & ADULTS

Martial Arts

AIKIDO

Mon/Wed, 6:30-7:30pm • Ages 13+

Finley/Valley Oak

$88-$106 (11-12 classes)

Aikido is the art of peace and self-defense. Students train together in a cooperative, non-competitive environment, practicing throws and falls with partners. Participants experience improved coordination, flexibility, balance, strength, endurance, confidence, and stress management. Masks required for participants and observers. No training uniform required. $5 fee requested for belts at promotions (waivable; speak with instructor). Contract Instructors: Laura Doty and Isaiah Wisdom

Session Code

3/3-4/16* 77922

4/21-6/4* 77923

6/9-7/16 77924

7/21-8/27 77925

*No class 3/17, 3/19, 3/31, 5/7, 5/26

OLYMPIC JUDO

Tue/Thu, 7-8:30pm • Ages 16+

Finley/Valley Oak Rm

$140-$154 (25-26 classes)

Gain physical and emotional fitness while developing courage, respect, honesty, self-control, and courtesy. Students refine proper rolling and falling, throwing, grappling, and submission techniques, and learn Judo terms and vocabulary. Judo uniform (Judogi) required and available for purchase in class ($65-$75). United States Judo Association (USJA) membership ($60/ year) required for rank verification and promotion recording. Contract Instructor: Santa Rosa Judo Club

Session Code

4/1-6/26* 77580

7/1-9/25 77582

*No class 6/19

AMERICAN KENPO KARATE

Tue/Thu/Sat • Ages 8+

Finley/Live Oak Rm

$83-$114 (11-14 classes)

This course in American Kenpo Karate provides harmony of the body, mind, and spirit, with instruction leading to accomplishing ranks from white belt to black belt. Self-defense techniques, sparring, fitness, and philosophy are emphasized. Students gain improved self- confidence, discipline, flexibility, balance, concentration, fitness, and respect. Individual needs and goals are addressed. Uniforms ($25) available for purchase Test fees ($20) include belt and certificate. Contract Instructor: Tom Porter

Save $10 per session!

Discount for Santa Rosa residents

BEGINNER

Tue/Thu, 5:30-6:30pm & Sat, 10am-12pm

Beginning class for white belt through blue belt.

Session Code

3/4-4/3* 77926

4/8-5/1 77927

5/6-6/5 77928

6/10-7/10* 77929

7/15-8/7 77930

8/19-9/13 77931

*No class 3/18, 3/20, 3/22, 6/19, 7/3, 7/5

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED/ADULT

Tue/Thu, 6:30-7:30pm & Sat 11am-12pm

For all beginners 16+ as well as all participants green belt through black belt.

Session Code

3/4-4/3* 77932

4/8-5/1 77933

5/6-6/5 77934

6/10-7/10* 77935

7/15-8/7 77936

8/19-9/13 77937

*No class 3/18, 3/20, 3/22, 6/19, 7/3, 7/5

TEENS & ADULTS

COMMON GROUND DOG TRAINING

Wed • Ages 18+

Finley/Courtyard OR Auditorium

$99-$109 (6 classes)

Learn positive and fun methods to train your dog (5+ months). Proof of vaccinations is required at the first class for each session. NOTE: Handlers under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. Handlers only at first class (no dogs). No aggressive dog. Contract Instructor: Mike Ossenbeck

Companion Dog 1 (Basic)

Session Time Code

3/5-4/9 6-7pm 77843

3/5-4/9 7:15-8:15pm 77844

4/16-5/28* 6-7pm 77845

4/16-5/28* 7:15-8:15pm 77846

6/11-7/16

7:15-8:15pm 77848

7/30-9/3 6-7pm 77849

7/30-9/3 7:15-8:15pm 77850

*No class 5/7

Companion Dog 2 (The Next Level)

Session Time Code

6/11-7/16 6-7pm 77847

STORY AND MEMOIR WRITING

Tue 6-7:30pm • Ages 18+

Finley/Manzanita Rm

$48-$58 (4 classes)

Join us for the fun and pleasure of creating new stories and enhancing previously written ones. Explore aspects of writing that enhance your writing skills. Develop characters and make them come to life. Awaken your readers’senses Work together using polishing techniques that make your stories shine! If you choose, bring a piece of your writing to the first meeting. Contract Instructor: Nicole Dobson

Session Code

4/1-4/22 77568

6/10-7/1 77570

SELF DEFENSE BOOTCAMP NEW!

Tue/Thu, 6:30-7:30pm • Ages 12+

Person Sr. Wing/Rm 4

$108-$118 (12 classes)

Develop a super-store sized defense toolbox through a wealth of strategic basics, defense scenario techniques, and exercises, all while working with other like-minded and inspired women and teens during this 6-week bootcamp W1Awareness & Striking, W2-Grabs & Holds, W3-Effecient Movement, W4-Ground Defense, W5-Heavy Hitting & Assertiveness, W6-Put it all together. Contract Instructor: Dai Phipps

Session Code

4/1-5/8 77840 7/15-8/21 77842

GETTING STARTED WITH BACKYARD CHICKENS

Sat, 9am-12pm • Ages 18+

Finley/Cypress Rm

$35-$45 (1 class)

Whether you are new to chicken keeping, or not sure how to get started, this class is for you. This 3-hour workshop covers the basics: coop essentials, predator protection, choosing chicken breeds, raising chicks, feeding your flock, and emergency preparedness. You will leave this class with the resources and confidence needed to raise happy, healthy chicken. Contract Instructor: Tara Pavis

Session Code 4/5 77572

6/28 77574

CHICKEN HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEW!

Sat, 9am-12pm • Ages 18+

Finley/Cypress Rm

$35-$45 (1 class)

Deepen your knowledge of chicken health and wellness with this 3-hour workshop that will focus on common health challenges, diseases, symptoms to look out for, and what to do when your chickens become ill. We will also take an in-depth look at nutrition and other disease prevention factors to keep your chickens happy and healthy. Contract Instructor: Tara Pavis

Session Code 5/31 77575 7/26 77576

TEENS & ADULTS

Sports

ADULT SOFTBALL

Join us for the 2025 summer and fall softball seasons with men’s, women’s, men’s masters (45+), and co-ed slow pitch softball leagues. Download league information, including how to create a team, at: srcity.org/Softball. Questions? Email us at: softball@srcity.org

SUMMER LEAGUE

Registration: 4/7-4/25

Season: 6/2-8/15 (playoffs week of 8/18))

$725 per team ($700 registration + $25 insurance)

The season is 10 weeks and begins June 2nd.

FALL LEAGUE

Registration: 7/30-8/15

Season: 9/8-10/17 (playoffs week of 10/20)

$450 per team ($425 registration + $25 insurance)

The season is five weeks and begins September 9th.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Play Santa Rosa Sports Message

Hotline: 707-543-4317

Field Conditions

(Updated weekdays 3pm): 707-543-3474

Email: softball@srcity.org & sports@srcity.org

Get ready to serve up some fun! Tennis and pickleball programs for the Spring/ Summer 2025 season at Finley, Galvin, and Howarth parks are currently on hold while we renovate the courts at Galvin and Howarth. While no renovations are being conducted at Finley, the courts will not be programmed this spring/summer season to ensure community access to as many courts as possible during the closures. Tennis and pickleball classes will be returning to the freshly revamped Howarth and Galvin courts soon.

Play Sports & Connect with Groups

PLAY PICKLEBALL

Courts are located at Finley Community Park (no lights) and Howarth Memorial Park (lighted), and are first come, first serve, except for league, tournament, or instructional play (which requires a permit) and Recreation & Parks programs/classes. Courts are non-reservable 9am-12pm daily (except for tournaments). To reserve, email sports@srcity.org or call 707-543-4317.

PLAY TENNIS

Courts are located at Galvin Community Park (lighted), Howarth Memorial Park (lighted) and Finley Community Park (no lights) and are first come, first served, except for league, tournament, or instructional play (which requires a permit) and Recreation & Parks programs/classes. Courts are non-reservable 9am-12pm Saturday and Sunday (except for tournaments). To reserve, email sports@srcity.org or call 707-543-4317.

GOLF LESSONS & CAMPS

Bennett Valley Municipal Golf Course 3330 Yulupa Ave • 707-528-3673

Youth and adult golf lessons and camps are available at Bennett Valley Golf Course. Visit BennettValleyGolf.com for lesson and camp details and information on leagues and tournaments.

BOCCE

Sonoma County Bocce Federation runs leagues at Julliard Park; for league play and information visit sonomacountybocce.org or call 707-528-2710. If you would like to reserve a court, email sports@srcity.org

HORSESHOES

Sonoma County Horseshoe Pitchers Club operates leagues at Doyle Community Park. For league play and information please call 707-477-8893.

SLOW FLOW YOGA

Mon, 5:30-6:30pm • Ages 18+

Person Sr. Wing/Rm 3

$45-$55 (5 classes)

Slow Flow Yoga is a slowed-down Vinyasa flow format. Mary will guide you through energetic and flowing sequences with a dynamic mix of postures tied to the breath. The experience is designed to release stress, while building strength and gaining flexibility. Please bring a yoga mat. Blankets or blocks are optional. Contract Instructor: Mary Olswang

Session Code

3/3-4/14* 77870

4/21-5/19 77874

6/2-6/30 77875

*No class 3/17, 3/31

BACK TO THE CORE

Tue, 5:30-6:30pm • Ages 18+

Person Sr. Wing/Rm 5

$36-$45 (4-5 classes)

The core is at the center of everything we do This class, founded on Pilates, features exercises done with bands, stability balls, and other equipment while standing, on your knees, and lying to help maintain or regain core strength. Taught in a rhythmic flow to popular music with adaptations to meet individual needs. Bring a yoga or exercise mat

Contract Instructor: JoRene Woodworth

Session Code

3/4-3/25 76449

4/8-4/29 76450

5/6-5/27 76451

6/3-6/24 76452

7/1-7/29 76453

8/5-8/26 76454

LUNCHTIME PILATES

Wed, 12-12:50pm • Ages 18+

Finley/Valley Oak Rm

$36-$55 (4-5 classes)

Pilates is a fun and efficient way to strengthen and tone the body’s core muscles – the abdominals, back, hips, and shoulders. Exercises will be performed standing, sitting, kneeling, and lying down. This class is open to students at all levels. Modifications will be offered to make the exercises effective and safe for everyone. Contract Instructor: Autumn Buss

Session Code

3/5-4/2* 77893

4/9-5/7 77896

5/14-6/4 77897

6/11-7/2 77899

7/9-8/6 77901

8/13-9/3 77902

*No class 3/19

GENTLE SOMATIC YOGA

Thu, 5:30-6:45pm • Ages 18+

Finley/Cypress Rm

$44-$76 (4-6 classes)

This practice builds awareness of the relationship between mind, body, and soul. A blending of Somatic and Hatha yoga increases flexibility, integrates the two sides of the body, builds strength, and provides tools for relaxation. All levels are welcome. Bring a yoga mat and wear clothing that allows for movement. Contract Instructor: Brenda Kobrin

Session Code

3/13-4/10 77879

4/17-5/15 77881

5/29-6/26* 77884

7/10-8/7 77885

8/21-9/18 77887

*No class 6/19

TEENS & ADULTS

Yoga, Pilates & Qigong

LONGEVITY QIGONG

Wed, 6-7pm • Ages 18+

Person Sr. Wing/Rm 25

$72-$82 (8 classes)

In this class you will learn the foundations of healthy qigong movement; proper structure, coordinated natural breathing and a focused intention. We will practice Insight Qigong as well as other movements. You will learn the “why” as well as the “how” of the movements. This practice can be done sitting or standing. Contract Instructor: Sara Valerio

Session Code

3/5-4/23 77911

7/9-8/27 77915

INNER RADIANCE QIGONG NEW!

Tue, 6-7pm • Ages 18+

Person Sr. Wing/Rm 21

$72-$82 (8 classes)

Inner Radiance Qigong is a set of eight movements that incorporate the medical, martial, and spiritual elements of Qigong and is designed to balance and harmonize your whole system. The gentle circular patterns effectively release tension from the spine, joints, and nervous system. It can be done sitting or standing and adjusted for those with injuries. Contract Instructor: Sara Valerio

Session Code 5/6-6/24 77916

ACTIVE ADULTS (50+)

Senior Center Programs

Senior Center at Person Senior Wing

Join Santa Rosa seniors age 50 and better and enjoy drop-in activities, classes, and events to uplift your body, mind, and spirit! Receive an ID scan card to load a minimum of five visits in advance for drop-in programs, members save 50¢ per visit. Membership is $24 per year for Santa Rosa residents and is available but not required.

Person Senior Wing

2060 W College Avenue • 707-543-3745

Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4pm Bus Route #3, #6, #15

Program Descriptions

BALANCE & MOBILITY WITH JAE

Instructor led seated and standing exercises to increase balance and stability. Suitable for those who use walkers or canes, and for those who have fallen, stumbled, or have a fear of falling. Caregivers welcome!

BILLIARDS

Pick up a game of 8 or 9-ball.

BINGO

Play a variety of Bingo games and challenge your mind.

BOOK CLUB

Join our monthly club “Books fall open, you fall in.” Current reading list available at the front desk.

BOOMER BLAST FITNESS WITH

GLORIA

Low-impact aerobics and strength training class to keep you in shape. Join this fun group and keep moving!

CARD GAMES

Hand & Foot, Kaluki, Sevens, Duplicate Bridge, Duplicate Bridge ACBL, Party Bridge, Pedro and Pinochle.

CHAIR VOLLEYBALL

Promotes fitness, fun and friendship! Played seated with a beach ball.

COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY CLINIC

Check email, work on a project or browse the web. Facilitators are available to assist. Need help troubleshooting? Bring your laptop or tablet.

LINE DANCE

New Beginner: Welcoming new dancers and those who want easy dances.

High Beginner: Welcoming those who want easy dances.

Improver: High-beginner dancers with some experience who want to learn more challenging dances and work on their technique.

Intermediate: For dancers interested in moving up from improver level. Usually 3-4 dances per class, with one new dance taught every 2-3 weeks. Classes often include some discussion about technique.

Jam: For high beginner level or above. 6-8 dances per class; usually one new dance is taught.

MAH JONG

Join us for a friendly game, featuring eastern, western, or Chinese styles. Will teach, all levels welcome.

MEMOIR WRITING

Preserve your family history and leave a record of your life experiences for your family, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Members Save 50¢ per visit!

MUSICAL MOMENTS

Come play, or sing, or just listen. Bring your ukulele or guitar and have fun with simple songs. Basic skills are suggested. Led by Nancy.

NEEDLECRAFT

Bring your knitting, crochet, or other handwork. Yarn and needles available for first timers.

PARKINSON DISEASE MOVE AND GROOVE

Parkinson specific exercises including stretching, coordination, strength, and balance along with full body movements in sitting, standing, and laying down all based-on research and evidence to show the progression of the disease.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Participate in group field trips and discuss your photos with peers. Bring a flash drive to share 6-8 of your photos.

PILATES - JAE

This mat class for all individuals works out the kinks and builds core strength. All levels.

PING PONG

Join the fun while getting a safe workout that stimulates the mind, improves hand/ eye coordination, reflexes, and balance. For beginners to advanced recreational players, all levels welcome! Mostly doubles but some singles are also played.

SCRABBLE

A welcoming group of wordsmiths! Bring your Scrabble dictionary or borrow the facility copy.

Center Programs

ACTIVE ADULTS (50+) Senior

SPANISH CLASSES

Beginning & Intermediate Conversation: Practice sentences using past, present and future tenses.

Intermediate Grammar: Some knowledge of most tenses and a good vocabulary.

STRENGTH AND BALANCE

Participants will receive a full-body workout and improve their balance, coordination, and flexibility in this fun chair-based class.

TAI CHI

Gentle, flowing movements exercise and relaxation.

TAP DANCE

In this course you will learn tap dance steps including technique. Learned routines will be performed to a song from a well-known Broadway musical. This class will move at a slow moderate pace. Tap shoes required.

UKULELE – BRAND NEW TO UKE

Introductory class designed to help with tuning, parts of the ukulele, basic chords, using online resources and even a song. Material in this class is repeated each time. Ukulele required.

UKULELE – BARELY BEGINNERS TO UKE

For those who have completed Brand New to Uke and want to continue building skills with easy beginner songs. The perfect way to gain confidence and prepare to join Bill’s Beginners and Beyond. Ukulele required.

UKULELE – EXPERIENCED

Learn how to play fun songs on the ukulele. Group having fun playing and singing a wide variety of music. More challenging chords and arrangements. Some instruction provided. Semi-monthly Open Mic to help develop performance skills. Occasional public performances. Ukulele required.

WATERCOLOR STUDIO

A studio time to come and paint with other artists.

YOGA – DONNA

Easy flow Vinyasa-style yoga with deep stretching, standing balancing and meditation. Bring water, a towel, and a mat.

ZUMBA BASICS – GLORIA

Learn basic Zumba moves to Latin and international music!

ZUMBA GOLD – JILL

Learn basic Zumba moves and low-impact steps to Latin music.

ACTIVE ADULTS (50+)

Drop-in Schedule

Drop-In Schedule: Person Senior Wing

Monday

9-10am Boomer Blast Fitness - Gloria $7

9am-4pm Billiards $4

10-11am Barely Beg. to Uke (1st, 3rd & 5th Mon) $2

10-10:45am Brand New to Uke (2nd & 4th Mon) $2

10-11am Zumba Gold - Jill $6

10am-12pm Needlecraft $3

10:30-11:30am Balance & Mobility - Jae $5

11am-12pm Ukulele - Bill’s Beginners & Beyond** $2

11:30am-2:30pm Bingo $3

12-1pm Balance & Mobility - Jae $5

12:30-3:30pm Duplicate Bridge (exp.) $4

1-2pm Line Dance New Beg - Barbara $6

1-3pm Hand & Foot Cards (will teach) $3

2:30-3:30pm Line Dance High Beg - Barbara $6

Tuesday

9-11am Computer Clinic $2 N.M.

9am-4pm Billiards $4

9:30-10:30am Pilates - Jae $7

9:30-10:30am Line Dance Improver - Barbara $6

10-11am Tai Chi - Stan $5

10-11am Zumba Basics - Gloria $6

10am-1pm Memoir Writing (2nd Tue) $4

11am-12pm Line Dance Intermediate - Brenda $6

11am-12:30pm Spanish - Irma (adv. conver.) $3

11:30am-12:30pm Parkinson Move and Groove $0

11:45am-12:45pm Yoga - Donna $7

1-2:30pm Spanish 2 Grammar - Larry $3

1-3pm Pedro (exp.) $3

1-4pm Ping Pong

$4

1:30-3pm Book Club (2nd Tue) $2

2-4pm Photography (2nd Tue) $3

Wednesday

9am-4pm Billiards

$4

9:30-10:30am Line Dance New Beginner - Barbara $6

10:30-11:30am Chair Volleyball - Jae $5

10:30am-1:30pm Chinese Mah Jong - Karen $4

11am-12pm Line Dance High Beginner - Barbara $6

11:30am-2:30pm Bingo $3

12-1pm Balance & Mobility - Jae $5

12:30-2:30pm Scrabble $3

12:30-3:30pm Duplicate Bridge ACBL $10

12:30-4pm Pinochle (exp.) $4

1-2:30pm Ukulele - James (exp.) $3

1-4pm Watercolor Studio (drop-in) $4

1:30-2:30pm Balance & Mobility - Jae $5

Thursday 9-11am Computer Clinic

*N.M. = Non-member (members are free for select activities) **Pre-registration required

UKULELE – BILL’S BEGINNERS & BEYOND

Mon, 11am-12pm • Ages 50+

Person Sr. Wing/Rm 5

$4.50-$10 (3-5 classes)

Join this group that focuses on having fun while playing and singing together. A few basic chords (C, F, G7) are enough to get you started. Pre-registration and your own ukulele are required.

Contract Instructor: Bill Spence

WATERCOLOR - BARBARA

Fri • Ages 50+

$34.50-$72 (3-6 classes)

Session Code

3/3-3/24 77485

4/7-4/28 77486

5/5-5/19 77487

6/2-6/30 77488

7/7-7/28 77489

8/4-8/25 77490

ACTIVE ADULTS (50+) Classes & Events

AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM

Tue/Thu OR Thu • Ages 50+

Person Sr. Wing/Rm 23

$4-$8 pre-registration fee required

$25 Course Fee, AARP members $20*

*Paid day-of in class (check written to AARP only)

Learn current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques and how to drive more safely in today’s challenging traffic environment. Learn to manage common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. First time students must take the full eight-hour course The renewal course is for those who have completed the full course within the past four years. Class includes short break, bring lunch.

FULL (2 classes)

Tue/Thu, 9:15am-1:30pm Session Code

3/11 & 3/13 77596

Join classes where you develop your own unique style using watercolor techniques. INTERMEDIATE: monthly themes and critiques with pointers to help you improve. ADVANCED: workshop for students to work on projects independently with daily in-depth review. Materials list provided upon request. Contract Instructor: Barbara Marlin-Coole

INTERMEDIATE

Fri, 12-3pm

Person Sr. Wing/Rm 26

Session Code

3/7-4/18* 77573

5/2-5/23 77578

6/20-7/11* 77579

7/18-8/1 77581

*No class 3/21, 7/4

AVANCED Fri, 1-4pm

Person Sr. Wing/Rm 25

Session Code

3/7-4/18* 77585

5/2-5/23 77587

6/20-7/11* 77588

7/18-8/1 77590

*No class 3/21, 7/4

ART WITH KATHRYN

Tue, Thu OR Fri, 1-4pm • Ages 50+

Person Sr Wing/Rm 26

$63-$75 (4 classes)

Beginning Watercolor: designed for beginner artists. Participants will explore the creative process and develop artistic skills. Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor: for those that have taken beginning watercolor and are ready to move on to the next level This is still a basic class, but basic watercolor will not be discussed. We will delve into color, no color wheels.

Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson

Beginning Watercolor Session Day Code

4/3-4/24 Thu 76699

5/8-5/29 Thu 76700

8/8-8/29 Fri 76701

Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor Session Day Code 4/22-5/13 Tue 76702

5/20 & 5/22 77598 6/10 & 6/12 77601

RENEWAL (1 class) Thu, 9:15am-2pm Session Code 4/8 77603 7/8 77608

POLE WALKING FOR EXERCISE, BALANCE AND MAINTAINING MOBILITY

Tue OR Fri • Ages 50+

Finley/Live Oak Rm

Feel taller and more confident! Improve endurance, spine function, walking gait and posture. For people with mild to moderate mobility challenges. Easy-to-learn techniques to help navigate everyday obstacles and strengthen muscles that support joints Top quality poles provided. Learn which poles fit you best and help you achieve your goals. Easy pace and gentle practice. Contract Instructor: Jayah Faye Paley

ALL SENIORS

9am-12:15pm

$35 Member, $45 non-member Session Day Code 4/8 Tue 77527 7/25 Fri 77536

VETERANS & FAMILY ONLY

9am-12pm

$3.50 Member, $4 non-member Session Day Code 5/20 Tue 77518

ACTIVE ADULTS (50+)

Classes & Events

FRIDAY AFTERNOON DANCES

1st & 3rd Fri, 1-4pm • Ages 50+

Finley Complex

$8.50 member*, $9 non-member

*Drop-in with purchase of 5 visits

Enjoy the best ballroom dancing in Santa Rosa with DJ music playing your favorite sounds from the ‘40s to present. Keep your feet and spirits floating with the polka, waltz, cha cha, tango, and more. All are welcome with or without a partner.

LEGAL CONSULTATION

Monthly; 3rd Thu, 9:30-11:30am Ages 50+

Person Sr. Wing/Rm 20 Free for member, $5 non-member

Meet with an elder law attorney for a 15-minute private consultation. Preregistration required.

BINGO PARTY!

Sat, 4/5, 10am-2pm • Ages 50+

Steele Lane/Dohn Rm

$20 (includes 18 game sheets) Code: 76586

Play a variety of Bingo games and challenge your mind. Admission includes game sheets and lunch. We have daubers! Pre-registration by 4/2 is required: $10 due at registration, $10 due at event. Additional bingo packs (9 games) are available for $5 each.

GARDEN PARTY

Fri, 4/25, 12-1:30pm • Ages 50+

Person Sr. Wing/Rm 5

$9 members, $12 non-member Code: 76587

Put a little“spring in your step”this spring and join us as we celebrate Earth Day with a traditional BBQ of hotdogs, hamburgers and all the fixings. Pre-registration by 4/22 is required.

SENIOR EXPO

Sat, 7/12, 9am-12pm • Ages 50+

Person Sr. Wing FREE

Come discover Santa Rosa businesses, organizations, and activities that make our community a wonderful place to live.

Ridgway Swim Center

455 Ridgway Avenue, 707-543-3421

Ridgway Swim Center boasts a nine-lane competition pool, a 2 - 3½ foot deep instructional pool, and a 140-foot water slide!

Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat/Sun, 9am-1pm

Finley Aquatic Center

2060 West College Avenue, 707-543-3760

Finley Aquatic Center has a 10-lane competition pool and a 2.5-3-foot-deep instructional pool. The facility is fully ADA accessible, with pool ramp and ADA seat lift.

Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 6am-8pm; Sat/Sun, 9am-1pm

AQUATIC MEMBERSHIP

Join this reward program for swimmers and water fitness enthusiasts committed to their time in the pool! Receive discounted Punch Pass or save even more with a Monthly Pass –available to Members only.

Membership cost $20 per person, per calendar year, and benefits include the following:

• Save $1 per swim with discounted Punch Pass.

• Save more with a Monthly Pass (Monthly Pass available to Members ONLY).

• Can be purchased at any time during the year and the fee will be pro-rated.

• Pays for itself in just 2-3 months depending how often you swim.

• Purchase at the front desk at Ridgway Swim Center or Finley Aquatic Center or by phone.

POLICIES

• No flotation devices, including swimsuits with built-in flotation pieces.

• Children under age 8 must be supervised by a responsible person age 16+.

• Children under age 5 must have an adult in the water with them always.

• No jean cut-offs, t-shirts, or street shorts allowed in the water.

• Only clearly identified service animals are permitted.

• Children must be 48 inches to ride the Ridgway water slide.

• Swimwear with exposed zippers, buckles or metal rivets are not permitted on the water slide.

• No thong/G-string suits permitted.

• Children over age five are not allowed in opposite-sex locker rooms. Unisex restrooms available.

• Nose plugs and masks with a covered nose are not permitted during Recreation Swim.

Info & Membership

Finley Spray Ground Opening

Staff are preparing to open the new Spray Ground at Finley Aquatic Center for seasonal operations! This new amenity offers a multi-generational water play experience with 16 interactive, recirculating spray features, two new reservable picnic areas with tables and shade covers, and new tropical-themed landscaping with palm trees. Plans are in the works for the Grand Splash Opening, stay tuned for the save the date announcement and party details. Everyone’s invited!

AQUATICS

Swim Hours & Fees

RECREATION SWIM - HOURS & FEES

Drop-in

Adults: $5

Youth 2-17/Senior 55+/Disabled: $4

Punch Pass (5 Visit Minimum)

Adults: $5 (Aquatic Member: $4)

Youth 2-17/Senior 55+/Disabled: $4

(Aquatic Member: $3)

All persons entering pool facilities are charged the entrance fee.

Join us for a fun time in the water for all ages! All facilities are open for public use and lifeguards are on duty during Recreation Swim times

Finley Aquatic Center

6/16-8/8

Mon-Fri: 1:30-4:30pm

Sat/Sun: 1:30-5:45pm

Ridgway Swim Center

5/24-6/15

Sat/Sun: 1:30-5:45pm

6/16-8/10

Mon-Fri: 1:30-3:45pm

Sat/Sun: 1:30-5:45pm Fri: 7-9pm

8/16-9/1

Sat/Sun: 1:30-5:45pm

LAP SWIM - HOURS & FEES

Drop-in

General: $6

Senior 55+/Disabled: $5

Punch Pass (5 Visit Minimum)

General: $6 (Aquatic Member: $5)

Senior 55+/Disabled: $5

(Aquatic Member: $4)

Monthly Pass (must have an Aquatic Membership to purchase – see page 45)

General: $60 (non-SR Resident $70)

Senior 55+/Disabled: $50

(non-SR Resident $60)

Join us for year-round swimming for fitness. Kickboards and pull buoys are available for use. Lockers are available at both facilities for a 50¢ charge or you may bring your own lock. Lane availability varies.

Finley Aquatic Center

Mon-Fri: 6-8am, 9-11am (deep lanes only), 11am-1pm & 6-7pm* (all pool)

*Beginning Feb. 2, 2025

Sat/Sun: 9-11am (deep lanes only) & 11am-1pm (all pool)

No walking lane: Mon-Sun, 9-11am

Ridgway Swim Center

Mon-Sun: 9am-1pm

AQUATICS Water Fitness & Safety Training

WATER FITNESS

Multiple Sessions; Ages 15+

Drop-in

General: $6

Punch Pass (5 Visit Minimum)

General: $6 (Aquatic Member: $5)

Monthly Pass (must have a valid Annual Aquatic Membership to purchase – see page 45)

General: $75 (non-SR resident $85)

Use the resistance of water for strength training and aerobic conditioning! These exercise routines help participants of all fitness levels to improve strength, endurance, flexibility, and well-being with little to no impact on the joints. People with minimal water experience are encouraged to join us for this rejuvenating form of exercise.

Finley Aquatic Center

Mon-Sun: 9-10am & 10-11am

Mon-Fri: 5-6pm

Tue/Thu: 7-8pm (beginning Feb. 4, 2025)

Wed/Fri: 8-9am (beginning June 16, 2025)

LIFEGUARD TRAINING - FULL COURSE

Ridgway Swim Center • Ages 15+

$200-$210

Train to become a professional lifeguard with this American Red Cross blended learning course! The course combines 7 hours of online education with 20 hours of instructor-led classroom and in-water skills sessions that meet all criteria to become a professional lifeguard.

After registering, and two weeks prior to the start date, you will be sent a link to the online education sessions, which must be completed prior to the first skill session. Upon completion of the courses, participants receive certification for: Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED/First Aid, which is valid for two years.

February 7-9

Fri, 2/7, 5-9pm

Sat & Sun, 2/8 & 2/9, 11am-8pm Code: 73541

March 17-22 (Spring Break)

Mon-Sat, 3/17-3/22, 1-4:30pm Code: 77625

April 11-13

Fri, 4/11, 5-9pm

Sat & Sun, 4/12 & 4/13, 11am-8pm Code: 77626

May 9-11

Fri, 5/9, 5-9pm

Sat & Sun, 5/10 & 5/11, 11am-8pm Code: 77627

June 27-29

Fri, 6/27, 5-9pm

Sat & Sun, 6/28 & 6/29, 8am-5pm Code: 77628

LIFEGUARD TRAINING - REVIEW COURSE

Finley Aquatic Center • Ages 15+

$100-$110

Lifeguard certifications expire every two years. This class is designed for currently certified lifeguards to review and recertify before their certifications expires.

This blended learning review course combines 7 hours of online education with 10 hours of instructor-led classroom and in-water skills sessions. After registering, you will be sent a link to the online education sessions two weeks prior to the start date, which must be completed prior to the first skill session. Upon completion of the course, participants receive certification for: Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED/First Aid, valid for two years.

March 8-9

Sat & Sun, 12-5pm Code: 77629

April 26-27

Sat & Sun, 12-5pm Code: 77630

May 17-18

Sat & Sun, 12-5pm Code: 77631

AQUATICS

Swim Lessons

CHILD-ADULT BEGINNER: NO WATER EXPERIENCE NEEDED

These courses are designed for all ages to gain basic water skills. The focus is water adjustment and fun!

Parent-Child: Ages 6 months-3 years

This is a FUN introduction to the water with singing, games, blowing bubbles, going underwater, floating, kicking and scooping. Parent participation in the water is required.

Tadpoles: Ages 3-5

Students work on comfort in the water and having fun. Basic skills like blowing bubbles, going underwater, floating, kicking and alternating arms are taught through games and imagination.

Water Frogs: Ages 4-5

Students work on water adjustment, submerging, front and back floats, kicking, front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke.

Sea Stars: Ages 6-9

Students work on water adjustment, submerging, front and back floats, kicking, front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke.

Dolphins: Ages: 10-15

Taught in 3 1/2 feet of water, students work on water adjustment and beginning swimming skills. Student progress and needs determine the pace of the course. More advanced skills may be taught including breaststroke, sidestroke, treading water, and dives.

Adult Beginner: Ages 16+

Students work on skills ranging from water adjustment and floating to front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke. The pace of the course is based on student progress and needs. The class is taught in 3 1/2 feet of water.

Intermediate Swim Program

LEVELS 2-5: SWIMMING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

This program is designed to build swimming proficiency, technique and endurance. The focus is skill development.

Level 2: Ages 5-9

Prerequisite: Swim front crawl and back crawl 5 yards. Students work on side breathing, back crawl and elementary backstroke arms.

Level 3: Ages 6+

Prerequisite: Front crawl with side-breathing, back crawl for 15 yards, and elementary backstroke arms for 5 yards. Teaching emphasize on side-breathing and endurance for front crawl. Introduction to elementary backstroke kick, breaststroke kick, butterfly kick and sitting and kneeling dives. This course is taught in deeper water.

Level 4: Ages 6+

Prerequisite: Front crawl 25 yards with excellent side-breathing, back crawl 25 yards, elementary backstroke, breaststroke kick, and dolphin kick for 15 yards. Students learn to coordinate breaststroke arms and kick, are introduced to butterfly, work on treading water, and learn to do a standing dive.

Level 5: Ages 6+

Prerequisite: Front crawl and back crawl 50 yards, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke and butterfly 15 yards. Students improve technique and endurance on the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke and breaststroke and develop proficiency in butterfly, sidestroke, treading water, diving and flip turns.

Level 6 - Fitness Swimmer: Ages 6+

Prerequisite: Front crawl and back crawl 50 yards, breaststroke and butterfly 25 yards. Students will continue to refine technique in all strokes and improve endurance while learning how to use pull-buoys and kickboards in their workout. Students will also learn how to use a pace clock, flip and open turns, and lap swim etiquette.

Level 6 - Lifeguard Preparedness (LGT): Ages 6+

Prerequisite: Front crawl and back crawl 50 yards, breaststroke and butterfly 25 yards. Students will continue to refine technique in all strokes and improve endurance while learning lifeguard skills. Students will also work on water entries, swimming with a rescue tube, and rescues for distressed swimmer, active drowning and passive drowning victims.

POLICIES

• Participants must meet the minimum age level by first day of class.

• No make-up classes allowed. If a class is missed, please take the remaining classes.

• It is common for children to repeat a level before progressing to the next level.

• Drop off and pick up children on time (not early or late); this is required for safe supervision.

• Registration is required to participate in all fee programs.

• Classes fill quickly, register early and save your receipt to present at first class.

• Carefully register your child in the class at the appropriate skill level. If your child is under or over-qualified for a class, we will transfer him/her as appropriate. If there is no availability, you will receive a refund.

Beginning Swim Program

AQUATICS

Spring Swim Lessons - Finley Aquatic Center

SPRING GROUP LESSONS

Finley Aquatic Center

Mon/Wed OR Tue/Thu

Each session is 4 lessons, 25 minutes each

$30-$40 per session

*Special Mon-Thu Spring Break session for instructor training

Mon-Thu Lessons 3/17 - 3/20*

5:00PM Parent Child 76343

Tadpoles 76346

Waterfrogs 76459

Level 2 76485

Level 4 76519

5:30PM Parent Child 76883

Tadpoles 76349

Sea Stars 76525

Level 3 76725

Level 5 76786

6:00PM Tadpoles 76350

Sea Stars 76528

Level 6 LG Prep 76737

Dolphin 76306

Adult Beginner 76129

SPRING PRIVATE LESSONS

Finley Aquatic Center

Mon/Wed OR Tue/Thu Each session is 4 lessons, 25 minutes each $140-$150 per session Mon/Wed Lessons

4:00PM Tadpoles 76347 76359 76369 76383

Waterfrogs 76460 76466 76473 76479

Level 2 76486 76493 76500 76507

Sea Stars 76526 76537 76549 76558

4:30PM Parent Child 76344 76888 76894 76900

Tadpoles 76351 76360 76370 76384

Waterfrogs 76462 76467 76474 76481

Level 2 76488 76494 76501 76508

Sea Stars 76529 76538 76550 76559

5:00PM Parent Child 76884 76889 76895 76901

Tadpoles 76352 76361 76371 76385

Waterfrogs 76463 76468 76475 76482

Level 2 76489 76495 76502 76509

Level 4 76518 76520 76521 76522

Level 6 Fitness 76742 76743 76744 76745

5:30PM Parent Child 76885 76890 76896 76902

Tadpoles 76353 76362 76372 76386

Sea Stars 76530 76539 76551 76560

Level 3 76726 76728 76729 76730

Level 5 76787 76788 76789 76790

6:00PM Tadpoles 76354 76363 76373 76387

Sea Stars 76531 76540 76552 76561

76740 76741

AQUATICS

Summer Swim Lessons - Finley Aquatic Center

SUMMER GROUP LESSONS

Finley Aquatic Center

Mon-Thu

Each

$60-$70 per session

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Summer Swim Lessons - Finley Aquatic Center

SUMMER GROUP LESSONS

Finley Aquatic Center

Mon-Thu

Each session is 8 lessons, 25 minutes each $60-$70 per session

*In-Service Session: 4 lessons (one week), 25 minutes each; pro-rated $30-$40

SUMMER PRIVATE LESSON

Finley Aquatic

AQUATICS

Summer Swim Lessons - Ridgway Swim Center

SUMMER GROUP LESSONS

Ridgway Swim Center

Mon-Thu

Summer Swim Lessons - Ridgway Swim Center

SUMMER PRIVATE LESSONS

Ridgway Swim Center

Mon-Thu

Each session is 4 lessons, 25 minutes each $140-$150 per session

5:15PM

FACILITY RENTALS

General Information

RENTAL SPACE FORYOUR EVENT

Info & Booking at: SRCity.org/FacilityRentals

Bennett Valley Golf Course

A beautifully appointed banquet room opening to an expansive patio overlooking gorgeous oaks and course views.

Doyle Park Clubhouse

A small meeting space surrounded by established trees, open spaces and reservable picnic areas.

Finley Community Center

Designed for versatility, this modern multipurpose facility is perfect for a variety of events and gatherings and features an array of spaces where you can bring your event to life.

A perfect spot for your group to meet, just a few steps from convenient parking.

Luther Burbank Home & Gardens

Flourishing gardens, winding brick pathways, blossom-entwined archways and 19th century greenhouse create a breathtaking backdrop for outdoor special occasions.

Swimming Pools: Ridgway & Finley

Two spacious, sparkling pools, one with a giant water slide for your private party! Plus, the Birch Room at Finley Aquatic

Center is equipped for a professional meeting or special occasion.

Person Senior Wing

An expansive and elegantly designed addition to the Finley Community Center, featuring spacious, well-appointed rooms for a variety of occasions.

OUTDOOR RENTAL SPACE FOR YOUR EVENT

Info & Booking at: SRCity.org/Parks

Park Permits

Enjoy the peace of mind in reserving outdoor space for your social occasion in one of our 70-plus parks.

Picnic Reservation

Located throughout Santa Rosa, group picnic sites can accommodate gatherings of up to 100 and are ideal locations for social gatherings. Reservations are offered yearround.

Franklin Park Clubhouse

REGISTRATION & CONTACT INFO

ONLINE

SantaRosaRec.com

Search by class name or code.

PHONE

707-543-3737

IN PERSON*

Visit Finley Community Center during operating hours and our Desk Staff will be happy to assist you with registration. For swim classes, please visit Ridgway or Finley pools.

*See facility addresses and hours under “Contact Us”

REGISTRATION INFO

• Registration is first come, first served.

• No in-class registration allowed.

• If a class is full, you are automatically placed on the waiting list.

• Registrants who have been added to a waitlist will receive an email when a spot becomes available. Registrants will have 48 hours to confirm or decline the spot, at which time the spot will become available to the next registrant on the waitlist.

• If you do not receive registration confirmation, please call the community or swim center.

• For accessible information, call 707-543-3292 / TDD 707-543-3289 (M-F, 8am-5pm)

DISCOUNTS

Santa Rosa residents receive a $10 discount per session on most classes and activities. This discount is provided at registration.

Please Note: Program and other fees are subject to change. See updates at SantaRosaRec.com.

REFUNDS & TRANSFERS

• Full refund for cancellations made at least 7 days prior to class or camp start –Camp Wa-Tam excepted.

• 25% fee for any Camp Wa-Tam cancellation at any time following registration.

• 25% fee to cancel fewer than 7 days before class or camp start for all programs other than Camp Wa-Tam. Or, you may transfer to an alternate class.

• No refunds or changes within 3 business days of any class or camp start.

• All cancellations must be made in person or by phone. See contact information under “Contact Us.”

DONATIONS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Tax deductible donations provide recreational activities for financially challenged families such as swim lessons, camps, lifeguard trainings and senior memberships Visit SantaRosaRec.com to apply for a scholarship or to provide a gift to the Scholarship Fund in any amount.

DISABILITY ACCOMODATION

Persons with disabilities are invited and welcome to participate in all classes and activities. All Recreation & Parks buildings, pools and parks are wheelchair accessible. Some unpaved trails within our parks may not be fully accessible for those with mobility disabilities. Every effort will be made to accommodate activity and program participation on an individual basis. Please contact staff at the facility where you would like to participate, preferably at least two weeks in advance of the class or activity start date, to request individual accommodation.

General requests for accommodation or barrier removal can be submitted directly to Recreation and Parks at 707-543-3737 or through the City at SRCity.org/200/ Americans-With-Disabilities-Act#BR

PHOTO POLICY

Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks reserves the right to photograph facilities, activities, and program participants for potential promotional use. All photos are the property of Recreation & Parks and may be used for publicity or promotional purposes only. If you or anyone in your family should not be photographed, contact Recreation & Parks at 707-543-3737.

CONTACT US

707-543-3737 • ActivityGuide@srcity.org

TDD For Hearing & Speech Impaired M-F, 8am-5pm • 707-543-3289.

CENTERS

Finley Community Center

M-F, 8am-6pm • 707-543-3737

Person Senior Wing M-F, 8:30am-4pm • 707-543-3745

POOLS

Finley Aquatic Center

M-F, 6am-8pm; Sat/Sun, 9am-1pm 707-543-3760

Ridgway Swim Center

M-F, 9am-4pm; Sat/Sun 9am-1pm 707-543-3421

SPORTS

Play Santa Rosa Sports sports@srcity.org

Message Hotline • 707-543-4317

Sports Field Conditions •707-543-3474

Updated M-F at 3pm

RENTALS

Facility Rentals

707-543-3733

rentals@srcity.org

Group Picnic Reservations

Finley Community Center

M-F, 8am-6pm • 707-543-3753 picnics@srcity.org

Park Permits

Finley Community Center

M-F, 8am-6pm • 707-543-3294 parkpermits@srcity.org

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Creating Community through People, Parks & Programs

Community Centers Finley Community Center and Person Senior Wing are hubs for community gathering, take a class or host an event!

Pools

From master swimmers to our youngest Tad Poles, Ridgway and Finley pools offer crystal clear water to exercise, learn, and play.

Parks

Enjoy playgrounds, sports fields, lakes, trails and more in Santa Rosa’s 70+ parks.

Trees

Relax in the shade and breathe the fresh air of 70,000 public area trees

Youth Services

With the Neighborhood Services program, children at-risk find a safe place, healthy activities and positive role models.

Special Destinations

Play golf in Bennett Valley, visit a pioneer cemetery or smell the roses in Luther Burbank’s worldfamous garden.

Recreation Classes

Get fit or get creative, socialize and learn a new skill. Look inside this guide for classes, camps, programs and events!

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