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Summer 2021 Activity Guide

Recreation Reboot! Good Health & Fun! Check out camps, swim lessons & See recreation programs for youth & more combined with COVID-safety. adults this summer! pg. 1 pg. 6-31

Boating & Sailing...... 22-24 Contact Information...... 41 Facility Rentals...... 39 Picnic Reservations...... 41 Special Destinations...... 2-4 Volunteer...... 5

Active Adults (50+) Programs...... 29-31 Classes & Events...... 31 Programs...... 29-30 Senior Center Information...... 29

Adult (18+) Programs...... 25-28 Health, Fitness, Special Interest...25-26 Sports...... 27-28

Dear Santa Rosa Neighbor,

We’ve been studying public health guidance along Aquatics...... 32-38 with our recreation playbook to bring you healthy Facility Info & Swim Hours...... 32-33 activities for fitness and fun this summer! All programs embrace COVID-19 safety measures while Fitness Classes & Sports...... 34 also providing the traditional joys of summer. Join Swim Lessons...... 35-38 us!

Yours in Good Health, Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks Youth Programs...... 6-22 Fitness & Sports...... 6-7 On the Cover Special Interest...... 8-9 Smiles were plentiful at this year's spring swim lessons at Finley Aquatic Center, where children and Summer Camps...... 10-22 their adults enjoyed time together while developing important water safety skills. Registration Information...... 40

Please Note: Many photos in this Activity Guide were taken pre-pandemic. Staff and participants will be required to follow COVID-19 safety protocols during Summer 2021.

HowarthPark.com 630 Summerfield Rd • 707-543-3425 [email protected]

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 courts, picnic areas, unique playground structures, miles of hiking and jogging trails, and the K- Land amusement area.

SPRING/SUMMER HOURS THINGS TO DO K-Land Attractions Trails, Playgrounds, Fishing Open 7 days a week, sunrise – sunset Rides Take a ride on the train or carousel! KLand, Snack Bar, Boathouse $2 Each • pre-register | Train | Carousel

Spring: May 29 - June 12 Land of Imagination Sat/Sun, 11am-5pm (Snack Bar 12-5pm) This unique playground offers a “A Walk Through Time” where you can dig for dinosaur bones, watch a *Boathouse opened March 6 volcano erupt, stroll the streets of Old West Town, or conquer the giant net climber. Summer: June 13 - August 7 Mon-Thu, 11am-4:30pm (closed Fridays) Boating & Fishing Sat/Sun, 11am-5pm Paddleboats, kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards are Snack Bar: available for rent. Mon-Thu, 12-4:30pm $8 - $12/hour (pre-register online here) Sat/Sun, 12-5pm California Department Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) PLEASE NOTE: stocks Lake Ralphine regularly with trout and catfish. No Pony Rides or Jumpy in 2021 All CDFW regulations are in effect and a fishing Open on Memorial Day (May 31) license is required. Rides close on rainy days, call 707-543-3425 after 9am on the day of your visit to confirm.

ACTIVITES IN THE PARK Boating and Sailing...... 22-23 Summer Camp...... 10-12, 22 Picnic Site Reservations...... 43 Reading Railroad...... 9

Pump Track Northwest Community Park 2880 West Steele Lane Take a ride on the pump track at Northwest Community Park! The name comes from the pumping action used by the rider’s body to propel motion. The track is open seven days a week for the enjoyment of all, weather permitting. It is maintained by Redwood Empire Trail Alliance & TREK Santa Rosa through Rec & Parks’ Adopt-A-Green Space Program.

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: 5/1 & 5/2; 6/5 & 6/6; 7/3 & 7/4; NOTE: Photos taken pre-pandemic. 8/7 & 8/8; 9/4 & 9/5; 10/2 & 10/3 COVID-19 safety protocols will be required.

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. Volunteers restored the cemetery from decades of neglect. Burial plot maps and self-guided tour brochures are available at the kiosks and online at SantaRosaRec.com.

Rural Cemetery History Tour Sat, 7/10 at 10am, 10:20am, 10:40am & 11am Pre-registration required - Free A walking tour through the gravesites with attention to Santa Rosa’s early residents’ history. Tours depart from the Franklin Gate and last approximately 60-90 minutes. Pre-registration is required. The tour is free, donations are appreciated. Note: uneven surfaces and slopes.

McDonald Avenue Tour Sat, 8/14 at 10am, 10:20am, 10:40am & 11am Pre-registration required - Free Visit the McDonalds graves, then proceed down McDonald Avenue to view and discuss the historic homes and their early residents. Tours depart from Franklin Gates and last approximately 60-90 minutes. Pre-registration is required; the tour is free, donations appreciated. Note: uneven surfaces and slopes.

NOTE: Photos taken pre-pandemic. COVID-19 safety protocols will be required.

Register online or call 707-543-3737 Summer 2021 4 Volunteer with Recreation & Parks There are a variety of ways to get involved in our parks and programs through volunteering. Below is a partial list of opportunities; for more information on these programs or to view a full list and sign up for volunteer opportunities please visit srcity.org/parksvolunteer. We love our volunteers!

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!

ORGANIZE A PARK PROJECT OR CLEAN UP Volunteer workdays and special projects are limited to our existing volunteer groups as we move through the COVID recovery process. For any new volunteer workdays or special project proposals, please check back in 2022.

NOTE: Photos taken pre-pandemic. COVID-19 safety protocols will be required.

Fitness & Sports

BEGINNER RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS Sessions: 6/9-6/30; 7/7-7/28; 8/4-8/25 Wed, 2-3pm • Ages 4-6 $34-$44 (4 classes) Learn the beautiful sport of rhythmic gymnastics with ropes, hoops, balls and ribbons. Class includes floor work to increase flexibility and strength, basic acrobatics skills, jumps, leaps, turns and balances, hand eye coordination and dance. All equipment provided. What to wear: Fitted clothing that allows movement (leotard, shorts, leggings etc). Long hair pulled back from the face. Contract Instructor: Thea Torgerson

INTERMEDIATE RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS Sessions: 6/9-6/30; 7/7-7/28; 8/4-8/25 Wed, 3:30-5pm • Ages 6-12 $50-$60 (4 classes) Students with or without gymnastics experience work with ropes, hoops, ball, clubs and ribbon. Students learn acrobatic skills, flexibility, balance and posture, jumps and leaps, dance and musicality. What to wear: Leotard (dance or gymnastics leotard). Shorts or leggings ok. No baggy clothes. Longer hair must be pulled back. Socks, toe shoes or bare feet. Contract Instructor: Thea Torgerson

ADVANCED RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS Sessions: 6/9-6/30; 7/7-7/28; 8/4-8/25 Wed, 3:30-6pm • Ages 9-16 $84-94 (4 classes) For gymnasts with experience in beginner and intermediate gymnastics classes. A continuation of the intermediate class for more advanced students. Prerequisite: must receive approval from instructor to enroll. Contract Instructor: Thea Torgerson

EMPIRE JUNIORS CO-ED VOLLEYBALL Tue OR Thu, 6/8-7/22, 4-5pm • Ages 8-11 Epicenter (3215 Coffey Lane) $175-$185 (8 classes) This introduction to the game of volleyball presents basic techniques and game play. Participants will be introduced to volleyball fundamentals, culminating their experience with an end of session tournament on Sunday, 7/25. Contract Instructor: Empire Volleyball Club Coaching Staff

EMPIRE JUNIORS CO-ED VOLLEYBALL Tue OR Thu, 6/8-7/22, 5-6:30pm Ages 12-14 Epicenter (3215 Coffey Lane) $225-$235 (8 classes) Are you looking to advance your knowledge of volleyball techniques and competition? This Empire volleyball camp offers an opportunity for players to compete and improve their skills under elite instruction from Empire Volleyball Club Staff. Each Athlete will be challenged to reach their full potential as a volleyball player as they work on skill development, live game play, and improving their all-around knowledge and understanding of the EMPIRE MIGHTY MITES CO-ED VOLLEYBALL game. Contract Instructor: Empire Wed, 6/2-7/21, 4-5pm • Ages 4-7 Volleyball Club Coaching Staff Epicenter (3215 Coffey Lane) $160-$170 (8 classes) To engage our youngest athletes, we keep this group moving NOTE: Photos taken pre-pandemic. non-stop in a fun and fast paced setting. Adaptive training tools COVID-19 safety protocols will be are used to build eye-hand coordination including softer, required. smaller balls. Young athletes will feel the excitement of real training and game play without having to do things that their bodies aren't ready for just yet. This session is progressive, so it is important to make each class. Contract Instructor: Empire Save $10 per session! Volleyball Club Coaching Staff Discount for Santa Rosa residents

Special Interest

BICYCLING WORKSHOPS Join the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition for bicycling workshops filled with safety skills, rules of the road, tips, tricks, and more! Classes are taught by Bicycle Coalition staff and are offered for kids, teens, and families.

TEEN INDEPENDENT BICYCLING WORKSHOP One day sessions: Fri., May 7 & Fri., June 11 3-4:30pm • Ages 12-14 Finley/Parking Lot $5 (1 class) Acquire the street navigation and bike handling skills needed to safely, confidently and independently ride to/from school, in the neighborhood, and beyond.

LEARN TO RIDE A BIKE FOR KIDS One day sessions: Fri., May 14 & Fri., June 18 3-4:30pm • Ages 5-11 Finley/Parking Lot $5 (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.

BICYCLE SKILL BUILDING FOR KIDS FAMILY BICYCLING PART 1: BICYCLE SKILL BUILDING One day sessions: Fri, May 7 & Fri, June 11 FOR PARENTS & KIDS 3-4:30pm • Ages 8-11 Fri. May 25, 3-4:30pm • Ages 5+ Finley/Parking Lot Finley/Parking Lot $5 (1 class) $5 (1 class) Kids are trained on bike handling, safety skills Join us for a lesson on confidently bicycling with the and rules of the road through various fun agility whole family. Learn about riding safely with kids and courses on our blacktop! practice skills and rules of the road on our blacktop course.

FAMILY BICYCLING PART 2: BICYCLE SKILL BUILDING FOR PARENTS & KIDS Fri, June 4, 3-4:30pm • Ages 5+ Finley/Parking Lot $5 (1 class) Learn best practices for riding on the road with the whole family, including safest positioning, navigating intersections, defensive riding, and more.

ART PROCESS: DISCOVERING SHAPES ART PROCESS: NEST BUILDING June 9-18, Wed/Fri, 1-2:30pm • Ages 3-6 June 23 - July 2, Wed/Fri, 1-2:30pm • Ages 6-12 Person Sr Wing/Rm 26 Person Sr Wing/Rm 26 $96-$106 (4 classes) $96-$106 (8 classes) Children will explore art process and discover A bird nest is a symbol of home representing love, warmth circles and geometric shapes through acrylic and safety. Through the experience of molding a nest from paint. Class fee includes $40 materials fee. clay or creating it out of materials found in nature, children Instructor: Cheri Ligotti will learn about the importance of a nest in the natural world. The nest building gives an opportunity to explore ART PROCESS: EXPLORING ART MASTERS IN multiple mediums and take home a sacred curio to hold DESIGN AND TECHNIQUE NEW! treasures. Class Fee includes $40 materials fee. Instructor: June 8 - Aug 5*, Tue/Thu, 1-2:30pm Cheri Ligotti Ages 6-12 Person Sr Wing/Rm 26 $280-$290 (16 classes) Children will discover techniques of the great masters by analyzing art pieces from Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet, and Matisse and recreate a representation of the art piece. Children receive an introduction to art history and explore both art technique and design, allowing them to bring home their own masterpiece. Class fee includes $40 materials fee. Instructor: Cheri Ligotti *No class 7/6, 7/8

READING RAILROAD 6/16-7/28, Wed., 10:15am-11am Ages 2-7 (one adult may accompany each child) Howarth Community Park Pre-registration required - $15/$25 Here's your chance for a VIP Howarth Park experience! Join the first lucky ones of the day to ride the train and carousel, and visit the animal barn. We start our journey with the imagination of story time followed by a train adventure in the back woods the park. Next take a spin on the carousel and wrap up this special time with a trip to visit the baby animals housed in our own animal barn.

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Register online or call 707-543-3737 Summer 2021 Traditional Day Camps Join the generations who have grown up with Traditional Day Camps by Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks! For over 50 years, we’ve introduced children to recreational experiences, provided leadership skills, fostered new friendships and created special time in Santa Rosa’s beautiful city parks. Our Traditional Day Camps embrace the outdoors and nature with activities such as archery, swimming, canoeing (Wa-Tam 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! This year's camp programs are once modified and rebranded as “Summer Daze” and honor all COVID-19 safety protocols. Sign up for weekly sessions June 14 - August 12.

SUMMER DAZE CAMP YU-CHI SUMMER DAZE CAMP WA-TAM Youth Community Park Howarth Community Park 1700 Fulton Rd 630 Summerfield Rd Youth Park across from Piner High School offers a Spend a week in beautiful Howarth Park with new rustic setting next to a creek for this outdoor friends and activities such as canoeing, archery, adventure camp. Crafts, games, skits, songs, nature and craft projects, and hiking to Spring Lake archery, swimming at Finley Aquatic Center, for an afternoon of swimming. nature projects, and field trips are among the highlights.

Please Note: 2021 programs incorporate COVID-19 safety protocols and activities may change based on current public health guidance and availability. For details, visit: Summer Daze COVID-19 FAQs & Protocols *Photos taken pre-pandemic.

Summer Daze Camp Wa-Tam & Summer Daze Yu-Chi Multiple Sessions : June 14 – August 12 M-Th, 8:30am-5:00pm Ages: 6-12 (5 ½ if entering 1st grade in Fall 2021) $190-$200 *Select session and either Camp Yu-Chi or Camp Wa- Tam upon registering.

Camp Sessions & Themes

Session 1: 6/14-6/17 • Fun on the Frontier Session 4: 7/5-7/8 • Lights, Camera, CAMP! Participants will engage in a variety of western Future directors, actors and producers step right themed activities including games, crafts, nature up for some Camp Theater! A variety show is activities, stories, skits, songs, a visit from Ranger planned in which the campers are the stars! Steve's wildlife show, and much more! Creativity will abound with props, costumes, special effects, and a guest performance by a Session 2: 6/21-6/24 • Stupendous Shark Week! magician! Mermaids, shells, fish, whales, and don't forget SHARKS await us as campers explore life under the Session 5: 7/12-7/15 • Supeduper Hero Week sea through games, nature and craft projects. Is it a bird? A Plane? No! It’s those wacky and wild counselors! Crafts and group games highlight your Session 3: 6/28-7/1 • Cave Dwellers child’s favorite Super Heroes! Journey back to the “Land Before Time” when your counselors lived in caves and dinosaurs roamed the Session 6: 7/19-7/22 • SUNsational Science land. Prehistoric-themed games, crafts and nature Break out your sunscreen and get ready to activities round out the week, along with Wildmind celebrate the sun through science and fun! Science Learning's famous reptile show featuring a Campers enjoy creative science-based art projects boa, a python and a monitor lizard! that involve the summer sun and their own imaginations. Plus, Wildminds Science Learning brings their “Bay Area Wild” animal show to town!

Session 7: 7/26-7/29 • Pirate Week REFUNDS, FEES & REMINDERS Join the camp staff as they hoist the sails and swab the decks on a journey of the seven seas! A full refund is provided if cancelation Campers spend the week in search of the hidden is received 7 days prior to first day of treasure and return home with tales of their camp. 25% cancellation fee charged if exploits! less than 7 days. No refunds after 5pm Session 8: 8/2-8/5 • Jammin’ In Da Jungle! Thu. before camp begins. Lions and tigers and Bears Oh My! Get your gear ready as we delve into the deepest, darkest jungles Pick up children on time; $5 late fee for that Santa Rosa City Parks have to offer. You may each 15-minutes late. not see a tiger, but Ranger Steve might have a Mountain Lion up his sleeve when he brings his Register separately for each camp Wildmind Science Learning program to town! session.

Session 9: 8/9-8/12 • Mystery Week 5 ½ year olds who are entering 1st Wa-Tam Only grade in Fall 2021 may register for Campers will become detectives as they try to Summer Daze Camps Yu-chi and solve the big camp mystery! A lesson from WaTam. Sherlock Holmes and plenty of clues will help keep campers on their toes! A hike to Spring Lake for an For information about COVID-19 afternoon of swimming, canoeing and archery will protocols and answers to frequently round out this final mystery week of camp! asked questions, please visit the following links: COVID-19 Protocols Camp FAQs

Please Note: Programs are modified to incorporate COVID-19 safety protocols and activities may change based on public health guidance and availability. For details visit: Summer Daze COVID-19 FAQs & Protocols

Specialty Day Camps - Art, Dance & Drama

A FAIRY’S LIFE ART CAMP ONLINE 3-D ILLUSION ART (VIRTUAL CAMP) 6/7-6/10, Mon-Thu, 9:30am-3:30pm 6/21-6/25, Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 12+ Ages 7-12 Online Finley/Willow Rm $180-190 (5 classes) $233-$243 (4 classes) In this class we will look at some amazing 3-D Illusion art Presenting mixed-media art using papers, and learn how to create these illusions on paper! We will cardboard, paint, clay, organic materials, sketch with pencil and use colored pencils and markers and recyclable objects to create a four-inch- for coloring in and shading. You will need the following tall fairy figure and its home, as well as a art materials: art pad (letter size), pencil, separate eraser, personally written and illustrated watercolor sharpener, set of markers, set of colored pencils, ruler book. All materials included. Bring a snack (minimum 12 inches). Contract Instructor: Barbara and sack lunch. Contract Instructor: Kathryn Golden Henderson

THE ART OF HAND SEWING CAMP 6/14-6/17, Mon-Thu, 9:30am-3:30pm Ages 7-12 Finley/Willow Rm $233-$243 (4 classes) Perfect for sewing newcomers and as the next step for those who have hand-sewn or used a sewing machine. An in-class sewing machine is provided or bring your own. Projects include a pin cushion, bookmark in felt with embroidery, and applique, stuffed animal and personal pillow. All project supplies are included. Bring a snack and sack lunch. Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson

MIXED MEDIA ART CAMP 6/21-6/24, Mon-Thu, 9:30am-3:30pm Ages 7-12 Finley/Willow Rm $233-$243 (4 classes) Come mix it up with four great days of art, including painting, drawing, paper maché, mosaics, mono-printing and collage! Bring a lunch and a snack. All materials included. Wear clothing for being creative! Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson

NOTE: Photos taken pre-pandemic. COVID-19 safety protocols will be required.

Specialty Day Camps - Art, Dance & Drama

ONLINE MANGA & ANIME - VIRTUAL CAMP 6/28-7/2, Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 10-15 Online $180-$190 (5 classes) Let's dive into the manga world and draw our favorite manga and anime characters as well as learn how to create our own unique characters. We will work with pencils, ink, markers, and watercolors. Contract Instructor: Barbara Golden

BEACH PARTY DANCE CAMP 7/26-7/30, Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 5-8 Finley/Live Oak Rm $129-$139 (5 classes) Wonderfully choregraphed combinations of ballet, tap and jazz set to music create this Beach Party full of creativity and imagination! Sunglasses, beach balls and daily crafts enhance the theme! Sign up with a friend for a double-the-fun and glamorous week! Bring a snack and tap, ballet or light-weight tennis shoes. Contract Instructor: Jeran Urrutia

CREATING ANIMALS ART CAMP 7/6-7/9, Tue-Fri, 9:30am-3:30pm • Ages 7-12 Finley/Willow Rm $233-$243 (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-Mache and modeling clay and finished with color. All materials included and dress to work with art materials. Bring a snack and sack lunch. NOTE: Photos taken pre-pandemic. All COVID-19 Contract Instructor: Kathryn Henderson safety protocols currently in effect will be required.

BUILDING CONFIDENCE IN PUBLIC SPEAKING AND WRITING - SUPERHEROES THEME Multiple Sessions 6/7-8/6*, Mon-Fri, 3:30-5pm Ages 7-10 & 9-13 Online $179-$189 (5 Dates) Confidence is my superpower! The “Superheroes” theme-based activities, speech and debate topics make a fun learning environment for kids. Students do tongue-twister challenges, storytelling, poems, games, debates, and presentations with props and dress up. Children learn to present with confidence, use emotion, and connect with the audience fluently. Shy students and talkative ones alike will benefit and learn from this class.

SMART MONEY AND INVESTING PUBLIC SPEAKING, WRITING AND DEBATING SKILLS - SPORTS Two Sessions: 6/21-6/25 & 8/2-8/6 AND TEAM ACTIVITIES THEME Mon-Fri, 10:30am-12pm • Ages 8-14 Two Sessions: 6/21-6/25 & 7/26-7/30 Online Mon-Fri, 3:30-5pm • Ages 7-12 $179-$189 (5 Dates) Online A useful and fun camp that benefits $179-$189 (5 Dates) and is loved by children and parents Bring out confidence in your child with this fun and exciting alike! This class introduces students sports and team activity themed public speaking and debate to money management using camp. Children learn to present with confidence, use emotion, activities like Comparative and connect with the audience.. Students present motivational Shopping, Salary analysis, budgeting speeches, campaign speeches, debates, and town hall a trip, wants and need planning. presentations on sports and related interesting topics. Shy Students learn how to track students and talkative ones alike will benefit and learn from this expenses and analyze them. Parents camp. love to see their children become aware on these concepts.

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Specialty Day Camps - Gurus Educational Virtual Camps

ADVANCED PUBLIC SPEAKING AND DEBATE SKILLS PUBLIC SPEAKING TED TALKS STYLE Two Sessions: 6/28-7/2 & 7/26-7/30 Mon-Fri, 7/12-7/16, 10:30am-12pm • Ages 9-14 Mon-Fri, 10:30am-12pm • Ages 8-14 Online Online $179-$189 (5 classes) $179-$189 (5 classes) This is an exciting summer camp where the Advanced is the camp for those who love to debate! students will pick topics do their research and then Each camper will learn to write a well-structured and present their ideas TED Talk style in the class. The engaging speech, learn different styles such as topics will cover a wide range of issues from global narrative, descriptive, and more. Campers will to local matters. The students will discuss some of improve general knowledge on various current the TED Talks and their speaker’s presentation affairs topics, as they debate and understand both styles. Watching children their age give real time sides of the topic. TED talks can be very inspiring to students. pm the final day, campers will host a TEDx style event. PUBLIC SPEAKING, WRITING AND DEBATING SKILLS - AROUND THE WORLD IN 5 DAYS PUBLIC SPEAKING, WRITING AND DEBATES - Two Sessions: 6/28-7/2 & 8/9-8/13 BUILDING CONFIDENT SPEAKERS AND WRITERS Mon-Fri, 3:30-5pm • Ages 8-13 Mon-Fri, 7/12-7/16, 3:30-5pm • Ages 8-13 Online Online $179-$189 (5 classes) $179-$189 (5 classes) Bring out confidence in your children! This week Being able to communicate effectively and theme is “Around the World in 5 days”. The theme- confidently has immeasurable benefits in students’ based activities, speech and debate topics make a professional and personal lives. This camp helps fun learning environment for kids. Students do students structure their thoughts to express their tongue-twister challenges, storytelling, poems, opinions effectively as well as listen to the other games, debates, and presentations with props and side. We use fun projects and activities including dress up. Children learn to present with confidence, creating stories from pictures, writing rhyming use emotion, and connect with the audience poems, presidential debates, and town hall fluently. Shy students and talkative ones alike will meetings to ensure kids learn various writing and benefit and learn from this class. debating strategies.

KIDSCIENCE ADVENTURES SCIENCE-ONLY CAMPS Mulitiple sessions 5/11-7/16; Mon-Fri, 9:30am-12:30pm• Ages 6-12 Finley/Large Auditorium $195-$205 (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. Instructor: Mark Bradski AKA "Mr. Science"

SCIENCE FUN SCIENCE SAMPLER 5/11-5/13* 7/12-7/16 Let the fun and learning begin with some of the Explore some of the many wonders of science at work most thrilling and exciting science experiments, in the daily science studio. Perform chemical projects, and tricks, like how to change matter reactions and take home your lab kit, conduct plant and levitate objects! experiments to make a mini edible garden, make a *Please note: this session is Tue-Thu, 3-5pm rock and fossil model, and build a wind powered sail boat model. INVENTORS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS 6/14-6/18 Each day you will design, build, and test your ideas to make a science device to solve a problem. Make a robo claw, pulley system, chain reactions, and rubber band powered devices.

SCIENCE TOYS AND TRICKS 6/21-6/25 Build rockets and planes, make a science toy powered by an electric motor, create stunning illusions, chemical reactions, and lots more!

FANTASTIC FORCES 6/28-7/2 Build projects that get energy from different forces, such as a wind and water wheel, a marble coaster that runs on gravity, magnets to make a levitation toy, a rocket powered by springs, and thermal force to make a mini cooker.

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Register online or call 707-543-3737 Summer 2021 Specialty Day Camps - Science & Engineering 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's contract instructors. This program is not affiliated with the LEGO® Trademark.

ADVENTURES IN STEM WITH LEGO® MATERIALS MINECRAFT ENGINEERING WITH LEGO® MATERIALS 6/7-6/11, Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 5-7 7/26-7/30, Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 5-7 Finley/Live Oak Person Sr Wing/Rm 5 $179-189 (5 classes) $179-$189 (5 classes) Let your imagination run wild as you build Bring Minecraft to life as you build engineer-designed engineer-designed projects such as: Tunnel Boring projects such as a Creeper, a Lava Trap and a Machines, Stilt Houses and Teacup Rides. Minecart.

STEM EXPLORATIONS WITH LEGO® MATERIALS MINECRAFT MASTER ENGINEERING WITH LEGO® 6/7-6/11, Mon-Fri, 1-4pm • Ages 7-12 MATERIALS Finley/Live Oak 7/26-7/30, Mon-Fri, 1-4pm • Ages 7-12 $179-189 (5 classes) Person Sr Wing/Rm 5 Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering $179-$189 (5 classes) and architecture through engineer-designed Build an Iron Golem, the Nether Portal, and the Ender projects such as elaborate Houseboats, heavy duty Dragon. Students will explore real-world concepts in Forklifts, and Big Ben Clocktowers! physics, engineering, and architecture while building their favorite Minecraft objects. STEM + ANIMAL ARCHITECTS WITH LEGO® MATERIALS 6/19-6/23, Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm • Ages 5-10 Finley/Live Oak $380/$390 (5 classes) This full-day camp is packed with hands-on and minds-on STEM fun! First, build projects inspired by cool machines while applying real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture. Then, be inspired by the animal kingdom as we design and build leaping dolphins, buzzing beehives, and towering giraffes.

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Specialty Day Camps - Science & Engineering

ANIMAL VET SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS Multiple sessions 6/7-7/29, Mon-Thu, 9am-2pm • Ages 7-12 Finley/Auditorium $260-$270 (4 classes) Love animals and science? Come learn about animal behavior, how animal bodies work, what makes them sick and the skills to make them better. Campers ‘adopt’ their own pet, then practice what they learn in our ‘Vet Hospital’ using real medical equipment, educational models, videos and visits from a live dog guest. Participants will also exercise their bodies with animal-inspired games like charades, yoga and more! New topics each session, so join us for both camps! Bring a bag lunch and snack. All materials and a camp T-shirt are included. No before or after camp supervision. NOTE: email Dr. Pam for a camp waiver form at [email protected]. Instructor: Pam Wittenberg is a 30-year veterinarian who loves sharing her passion.

NOTE: Photos taken pre-pandemic. COVID-19 safety protocols will be required.

Specialty Day Camps - Adventure

KICK IT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP Multiple Camp Sessions 6/7-7/23 Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm • Ages 6-12 Off Site Locations 707-321-3730 $275-$285 (5 classes) At "Camp Kick It" kids learn that pushing themselves to physical limits to get to an amazing and remote location is so rewarding! Campers explore trails nobody knew existed, visit caves, rivers, oceans, tide pools, mountain vistas and so much more! Your children will come home exhausted and excited to get up and see what the next day has to offer. Go online for details about this rewarding experience, including the hike schedule. Contract Instructor Tobin Beach

FENCING ADVENTURE CAMP Multiple Camp Sessions 6/7-7/23 Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm • Ages 7-12 En Garde Fencing Studio 917D Piner Road, Santa Rosa $200-$210 (5 classes) This camp brings the ancient art of dueling into the modern world with a week of fencing, cross- training, games and more. All equipment and a camp t-shirt are provided. Wear fitness-style clothing and shoes and bring snacks. Contact Instructor: Jim Liebich

KID’S BICYCLE ADVENTURE CAMP 7/12-7/16, Mon-Fri, 9am -12pm • Ages 8-12 Finley Park $180-$190 (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 two-wheel bicycle independently (no training wheels), and have a functioning bicycle and helmet.

SUMMER GYMNASTICS CAMP One day camps 6/7-8/3 Mon – Fri, 8:30am-3:30pm • Ages 6-12 Santa Rosa Gymnastics Center 2210 Bluebell Dr, Santa Rosa, 707-525-1720 $65-$75 (1 class) Filled with lots of gymnastics fun, flipping, jumping, swinging, and climbing. Each afternoon features a different activity, including tumbling, fitness, crafts, games, and rock climbing. NOTE: Release forms must be filled out prior to start of camp. Bring a lunch and something to drink. Contract Instructor: SRGC Staff

VOLLEYKIDS DAY CAMP Two Sessions: 6/14-6/24 & 7/12-7/22 Mon-Thu, 9am-12pm • Ages 5-10 EpiCenter 3215 Coffey Ln, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 $275-$285 (8 classes) Beginning youngsters learn basic volleyball skills (passing, hitting, serving, and setting) along with building their confidence in the gym. Kids ages 4-6 and 7-10 are grouped to play adapted games to enhance individual and team skills with an emphasis on fun and safety. Contract Instructor: Empire Volleyball Club Coaching Staff

SUMMER JUNIOR TENNIS CAMPS Two Sessions: 7/7-7/9 & 8/4-8/6 Wed/Fri, 9-11am • Age 6-14 Galvin Community Park Tennis Courts 3330 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa $60-$70 per session (2 classes) All aspects of tennis are covered in these fun- filled camps! Participants receive instruction, have practice time and game time. Please bring your own tennis racquet. Contract Instructor: Lance Hollon

Save $10 per session! Discount for Santa Rosa residents

BOATING CAMP FOR YOUTH ADVANCED SAILING CAMP FOR YOUTH Multiple sessions 6/14-8/5 Sat, 1:45pm-4pm • Ages 11-16 Mon-Thu, 10:30am-12:45pm • Ages 8-16 Lake Ralphine at Howarth Park Lake Ralphine $70-$80 (4 classes) $55-$65 (4 classes) This camp is designed for youth who have Have fun boating on Lake Ralphine and enjoy completed our Sailing Camp. Experienced boating races and games! Participants will learn instructors work with you to polish up your basic water safety through paddle boating and sailing skills and teach you more advanced develop boating skills through kayaking, canoeing techniques. The camp is tailored to meet your and paddle boarding. skills and experience, ensuring you leave the class a better sailor. All participants must be SAILING CAMP FOR YOUTH comfortable treading water. Multiple sessions 6/14-7/29 Mon-Thu, 1:45pm-4pm • Ages 11-16 Lake Ralphine at Howarth Park $70-$80 (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 experienced instructors, campers get hands on sailing experience, learn basic skills, and boating safety. All participants must be comfortable treading water.

Save $10 per session! Discount for Santa Rosa residents

Lake Ralphine at Howarth Park

BOAT RENTAL INFORMATION Paddleboat: $12/hr • 4 people max (740 lbs., 2 Adults and 2 Youth) Single Kayak: $8/hr • 1 person Double Kayak: $10/hr • 2 people max Canoe: $12/hr • 4 people max/730 lbs. Stand Up Paddleboard: $12/hr • 1 person

PLEASE NOTE: Pre-register online here Lifejackets are included with the rental and MUST be worn.

SPRING RENTAL HOURS March 6 - June 12 Sat/Sun, 11am-5pm (weather permitting) Open: Memorial Day, May 31, 11am-5pm

SUMMER RENTAL HOURS June 13 - Aug 7 Mon-Thu, 11am-4:30pm (closed Fridays) Sat/Sun, 11am-5pm

BRING YOUR OWN BOAT You are welcome to launch your boat at Lake Ralphine. Boats under 20 feet and with electric engines ONLY are allowed.

PRIVATE GROUP CLASSES Arrange your own boating class for a group of four or more. Contact: [email protected] or 707- 543-3298.

NOTE: Photos taken pre-pandemic. COVID-19 safety protocols will be required.

Register online or call 707-543-3737 Summer 2021 23 Boating & Sailing Classes Enjoy Santa Rosa’s beautiful Lake Ralphine at Howarth Park! Wear water shoes and clothing that you don’t mind getting wet. Pack a towel, hat, sunblock and a snack, and always stow valuables out of sight.

PADDLEBOARDING Sat & Sun thru Sept. 11 (1 class) 10:30am-12:30pm • Ages 8+ $25-$35 Learn techniques for the beginning paddleboarder. The first hour offers classroom and on the water instruction, followed by an hour of “free paddling,” with further instruction while on the water.

BEGINNER’S SAILING Saturdays thru Sept. 18 1-5pm • Ages 12+ $40-$50 Learn to sail in this introductory course where experienced instructors teach you the basics. All participants must be competent in treading water.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED SAILING Saturdays thru Sept. 11 2-4:30pm • Ages 12+ $35-$45 Expand your skills and confidence by working with experienced instructors. Basic sailing and boating safety knowledge and competence in treading water required. Completion of Sailing Camp for Youth or Beginner’s Sailing Class is recommended. KAYAKING Repeat this class to keep improving. Sat & Sun thru Sept. 18 (1 class) 10:30am-12:30pm • Ages 8+ $25-$35 Work with experienced instructors to gain confidence and kayaking skills. The first hour offers classroom and on the water instruction, followed by an hour of “free paddling,” with further instruction while on the water. Save $10 per session! Discount for Santa Rosa residents

Health, Fitness & Special Interest

FLAMENCO DANCE Wednesdays thru Aug. 25 5:30-6:30pm • Ages 18+ $48-$58 Flamenco embodies the music and culture of Southern Spain! We are back in the classroom and ready to move. Join us as we 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 and student guitarists. Classes also offer NOTE: Photo taken pre-pandemic. COVID-19 safety protocols techniques to increase rhythm and speed will be required. and will challenge students of all levels. Wear sturdy heeled shoes. Contract Instructor: Joelle Gonçalves

VOICE OVERS…NOW IS YOUR TIME! Thursday, June 17 (1 class) 6:30-8:30pm • Ages 18+ $34-$44 You’ve heard Lisa Foster on TV and radio commercials, now hear her LIVE as she illustrates how YOU can use your voice for commercials, films, and videos! Lisa presents a unique way to cash in on this lucrative full or part-time career that you can manage on your own terms. Contract Instructor: Lisa Foster

LIVING WITH EASE THROUGH TAPPING Thu, 5/13 • 6-8pm • Ages 18+ $20-$30 Learn to live with ease by using a sequence of light physical "tapping" on your external acupuncture points. In this interactive workshop, you will explore this self-healing method to ease a variety of situations from physical pain and negative emotion, to anxiety, stress and PTSD. Contract Instructor: Beryl Ryan

INTRODUCTION TO USING YOUR IPHONE OR IPAD MOSAICS Thu, 6/24, 2-5pm • Ages 18+ Sat., 6/12, 9:30am-3:30pm • Ages 13+ Finley/Cypress Rm Finley/Willow Rm $47-$57 (1 class) $95-$105 (1 class) Discover the full potential of your smart phone or Create your own 'object d'art' by using a plethora of tablet including features, capabilities and some materials placed creatively and artfully to a hidden secrets! Bring your fully-charged and multitude of different shapes and objects. Your software updated device, along with your IDs, instructor will explain and demonstrate each step of passwords and questions to these interactive, the process. It's so easy and all materials are hands-on classes. Be sure to select the class that provided, including a steppingstone. All levels and matches the type of device that you have. Contract creative interests are welcome. Contract Instructor: Instructor: Richard Lazovick Kathryn Henderson

COMMON GROUND DOG TRAINING INTRODUCTION TO GROWING MUSHROOMS AT Sessions: 6/1-7/6; 6/3-7/8; 7/20-8/24; 7/22-8/26 HOME Tue. OR Thu. 6:30-8:30pm • Ages 18+ Sat. Thru July 31 $95-$105 11am-1pm • Ages 18+ Learn positive and fun methods to train your dog Jewels of the Forest Mushroom Shoppe (outside) (five months or older). Proof of vaccinations is 75 Pleasant Hill Ave. N., Sebastopol required at the first class for each session. NOTE: $38-$48 Handlers under 18 years must be accompanied by Learn the practices of growing delicious and an adult. Handlers only at first class (no dogs). No beneficial mushrooms at home and explore the aggressive dogs. Contract Instructor: Mike amazing role of fungi in nature and our lives. This Ossenbeck unique 2-hour hands-on beginner course is an excellent introduction to the lifecycle of fungi and how to cultivate them right in your own home or garden. Class includes two Oyster mushroom growing kits ($20 value). Each kit can grow up to 2 pounds of fresh mushroom! Face coverings required.

Save $10 per session! Discount for Santa Rosa residents

Sports

SUMMER SOFTBALL PLAY TENNIS 4/14-5/8 Stay active after work and on weekends. No srcity.org/Softball membership needed—just fresh air, lighted courts $555 per team and fun outdoors! Courts are located at Galvin Join us for our 2021 summer softball season! We Community Park, Howarth Memorial Park and have men’s, women’s and co-ed slow pitch softball Finley Community Park. Courts may be reserved for leagues. The season is 11 weeks and begins June 7th, tournaments and league play for a fee: $7-$10/hour with games at Franklin, Galvin, Howarth and per court, call 707-543-3737. Northwest Parks. Download league information at: srcity.org/Softball. TENNIS INSTRUCTORS Questions? Email us at: [email protected]. Contact instructors below directly for private clinics FALL SOFTBALL or lessons. 8/4-8/20 srcity.org/Softball Stewart Hutton - Tennis Instructor $325 per team [email protected] • 707-291-3751 Don’t let your softball experience come to an end! Register for the 2021 fall softball season. We have Joshua Silverman - Tennis Instructor men’s and co-ed slow pitch softball leagues. The [email protected] • 707-326-4885 season is six weeks and begins September 13th, with all games at Northwest Community Park. Download Lance Hollon -Tennis Instructor league information at at: srcity.org/Softball. [email protected] • 650-619-0415 Questions? Email us at: [email protected]. Adam MacKinnon - Pickleball Instructor Team Sideline: City of Santa Rosa Recreation & [email protected] Parks softball schedules and rosters are now available at: teamsideline.com/srcity Youth Tennis camps, see page 21

Sports

PLAY PICKLEBALL Join the fun and learn to play one of the fastest growing sports in the country. Pickleball is like tennis but played with a ping-pong style paddle and a whiffle ball on a sport court. Play begins every morning at 9am at Finley Park. Beginners are welcome. Paddles available. Also, try the four courts at Howarth Park!

GOLF LESSONS Bennett Valley Municipal Golf Course 3330 Yulupa Ave • 707-528-3673 Youth and adult golf lessons are available at Bennett Valley Golf Course. Visit BennettValleyGolf.com for lesson details and information on Learn to-Golf youth scholarships.

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 [email protected].

HORSESHOES Ten horseshoe pits are available for public use at Doyle Community Park. These are first-come, first-served or you may reserve a court by emailing [email protected].

CONTACT INFORMATION Play Santa Rosa Sports Message Hotline: 707-543-4317 Field Conditions (Updated weekdays 3pm): 707-543-3474 Email: [email protected] & [email protected]

Santa Rosa's two senior centers will be re-opening in phases beginning June 21, 2021. Programs will have limited availability and will be modified to incorporate COVID-19 safety protocols. Activities may change based on public health guidance and availability. Contact each facility to confirm. Participants and staff will be required to wear face coverings and to follow all COVID-19 safety protocols.

Steele Lane Community Center 415 Steele Lane • 707-543-3282 Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm Bus Route #7, #19

Person Senior Wing 2060 W College Avenue • 707-543-3745 Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Bus Route #3, #6, #15

NOTE: Photo taken pre-pandemic. COVID-19 safety Programs protocols will be required.

BALANCE WITH JAE COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY CLINIC Increase steadiness and stability. Class is suitable for Check email, work on a project or browse the web. those who use walkers and canes or no adaptive Facilitators are available to assist. Need help equipment. troubleshooting? Bring your laptop or tablet.

BINGO DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS Play a variety of games and challenge your mind. A confidential, caring and compassionate weekly support group for community members doing BOOMER BLAST FITNESS hands-on caregiving for loved ones or friends with Low-impact aerobics class to keep you in shape. Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Join this fun group and keep moving! Instructor: Gloria Lew Peck HISTORY Join the group for dynamic history presentations. BRAND NEW OR BARELY BEGINNER UKE New ukulele player? Join the fun and learn how to LINE DANCE INTRODUCTION .5 play! Half hour sessions designed for introduction to line dance. Learn basic terms and steps needed for the CARD GAMES beginner level class. Instructor: TBA Hand & Foot, Pedro, Sevens: some play experience necessary. Party Bridge, Duplicate Bridge and LINE DANCE BEGINNER 1 Pinochle: experienced players only. Practice the basic steps as you learn and dance a variety of beginner level choreographies. Instructor: CHAIR VOLLEYBALL TBA Promotes fitness, fun and friendship! Played seated with a beach ball. Senior centers opening 6/21 in phases. COVID-19 safety measures will be required. Contact centers for details.

Programs

LINE DANCE HIGH BEGINNER 1.5 TAI CHI After dancers gain experience as beginners, this Gentle, flowing movements for exercise and class will serve as a bridge to the next level. relaxation. Instructor: Barbara Tobin UKULELE LINE DANCE IMPROVER/INTERMEDIATE 2 Learn how to play fun songs on the ukulele. Genres For those with some experience who want to learn include country, blues, early rock and roll, and more. new skills and more challenging dances. Monday (PSW) and Wednesday (SLCC) are for Instructor: Barbara Tobin beginners.

LINE DANCE EXPERIENCED YOGA Knowledge of steps and experience required with Easy flow vinyasa-style yoga with deep stretching, focus on more challenging dance patterns. standing balancing and meditation. Bring water Instructor: Anita Jorge and a towel; mats provided. Instructor: Donna Burch

MAH JONG ZUMBA BASICS Join us for a friendly game, featuring both eastern Learn basic Zumba moves to Latin and international and western styles. All levels welcome. music! Instructor: Gloria Lew Peck

NEEDLECRAFT ZUMBA GOLD Bring your knitting, crochet or other handwork. Learn basic Zumba moves and low-impact steps to Yarn and needles available for first timers. Latin music. Instructor: Jill Freed

PHOTOGRAPHY Bring a flash drive to show 6-8 of your photos.

PILATES WITH JAE This mat class for men and women works out the kinks and builds core strength. All levels.

PING PONG Get your workout and improve hand/eye coordination.

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

SPANISH CLASSES BEGINNING: Just beginning to learn verbs, vocabulary and structuring sentences. INTERMEDIATE: Some knowledge of most tenses and a good vocabulary. ADVANCED: Nearly fluent speakers. CONVERSATION: Practice sentences using past, present and future tenses. GRAMMAR: Study all parts of how words work NOTE: Photos taken pre-pandemic. COVID-19 safety together. protocols will be required.

Classes & Events

ON THE BALL Sessions: 6/3-6/24; 7/8-7/29; 8/5-8/26 Thu, 9-10am • Ages 50+ Finley Park Lawn (by Tennis Courts) $35-$45 All you active agers - time to get back on the ball - stability ball that is, and renew our inner strength. We will focus on gaining and maintaining our stability with mobility so we can move more efficiently. Bring a mat and stability ball out in the park for a refreshing time to work our core. We will be moving around the park with the stability balls, and we will be standing and laying down. Participants must bring their own stability (exercise) ball and mat, which can be purchased online or a sporting goods store.

BINGO BILLIARDS Mon, 11:30am-2:30pm • Ages 50+ Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm • Ages 50+ Steele Lane/Dohn Rm Steele Lane/Billiard Rm $3 - Pre-registration required $2 (2 hours) Pre-registration required Bingo is back at Steele Lane, but in the larger The billiards room will open 6/21 for those with a auditorium to accommodate social distancing and reservation! To limit the number of players in the COVID protocols. Join us for a variety of fun games room, you must pre-register for a 2-hour that will challenge your mind and an opportunity appointment (6 players at a time). This will allow to win a prize or two! No food/drink will be for a COVID safe experience and allow more provided (due to COVID protocols) so bring your players to enjoy the billiards room. Facial own. Facial coverings and pre-registration coverings required. Pre-registration required. Call required. Call 707-543-3282, M-F from 8:30am-5pm 707-543-3282, M-F from 8:30am-5pm to book your to register. appointment.

BALLROOM DANCES Fri (starts 7/23), 1-4pm • Ages 50+ Finley Complex $9 non-member, $8.50 member Enjoy the best ballroom dancing in Santa Rosa with live bands and 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. Themed Dance Socials: 8/20 Hawaii Day.

NOTE: Photos taken pre-pandemic. COVID-19 safety protocols will be required.

FACILITY INFORMATION POLICIES Ridgway Swim Center No flotation devices, including swim suits with 455 Ridgway Avenue, 707-543-3421 built-in flotation pieces. Ridgway Swim Center boasts a nine-lane competition Children under age 8 must be supervised by a pool, a 2 - 3½ foot deep instructional pool, and a 140- responsible person age 16+. foot water slide! Children under age 5 must have an adult in the Phone Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm water with them always. & starting 6/5, Sat/Sun, 9am-1pm No jean cut-offs, t-shirts, or street shorts allowed In Person Office Hours: TBA in the water. *Closed: 8/16-8/20 for scheduled maintenance. Only clearly identified service animals are permitted. Finley Aquatic Center Children must be 48 inches to ride the Ridgway 2060 West College Avenue, 707-543-3760 water slide. Finley Aquatic Center has a 10-lane competition pool Swimwear with exposed zippers, buckles or and a 2.5-3-foot-deep instructional pool. The facility is metal rivets are not permitted on the water slide. fully ADA accessible, with pool ramp and ADA seat lift. No thong/G-string suits permitted. Phone Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm Children over age five are not allowed in & starting 6/5, Sat, 9am-1pm; Sun, 10am-1pm opposite-sex locker rooms. Unisex restrooms In Person Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm available.

RECREATION SWIM - HOURS & FEES Adults $5 Youth 2-17/Senior 55+/Disabled $4 All persons entering pool facilities are charged the entrance fee. Join us for a fun time in the water for all ages! During Recreation Swim times, all facilities are open for public use and lifeguards are on duty.

Finley Aquatic Center 6/12-8/15 Mon-Fri: 1:30-3pm & 3:15-4:45pm Sat & Sun: 1:30-3pm, 3:15-4:45pm & 5-6:30pm 8/15 Last day of 2021 Recreation Swim

Ridway Swim Center 6/14-8/13 Mon-Fri: 1:15-2:30pm & 2:35-3:50pm Sat & Sun: 1:15-2:30pm, 2:45-4pm & 4:15-5:30pm 8/15 Last day of 2021 Recreation Swim

Rec Swim is drop-in, first come, first served. Capacity limits & COVID-19 safety protocols are required.

LAP SWIM - HOURS & FEES $6 - Pre-registration required Join us for year-round swimming for fitness. Kickboards, pull buoys and hand paddles available for use. Lane availability varies.

Finley Aquatic Center Mon-Fri: 6-8am & 11:30am-1:15pm Mon/Wed/Fri: 6-7pm & Tue/Thu: 6-8pm Sat: 9-11am & Sat/Sun: 11:30am-1:15pm No walking lane: M/W 11:30am-12:30pm & T/TH 7-8pm

Ridgway Swim Center Thru 6/12 Mon-Fri 9:30am-1pm (no lap swim 6/10) Sat/Sun 9:30am-1pm 6/14-8/14 Mon-Fri 9:30am-12pm Sat/Sun 9:30am-1pm

SANTA ROSA MASTERS SWIMMING HOURS & FEES Ridgway Swim Center Mon-Fri 6-7am & 12-1pm • Sat 9:30- 10:30am $7 - Pre-registration required An on-deck coach provides adult swimmers with coaching, including correction and development of strokes and techniques.

Pre-registration for lap swim and masters swimming is required.

Fitness Classes & Sports

WATER FITNESS WATER POLO Multiple sessions*; Ages 15+ Mon/Wed, 7-8pm; Sun, 9-11am; Ages 11-16 $6 - Pre-registration required $6 - Pre-registration required Finley Aquatic Complex Finley Aquatic Complex Use the resistance of water for strength training Learn the fundamentals of water polo. and aerobic conditioning! These exercise Participants must be able to swim four routines help participants of all fitness levels to continuous laps in deep water without improve strength, endurance, flexibility and stopping and tread water for one minute well-being with little to no impact on the joints. straight. People with minimal water experience are encouraged to join us for this rejuvenating form MASTERS POLO of exercise. Mon/Wed, 8-9pm; Fri, 7-9pm: Ages 16+ *Sessions $7 - Pre-registration required W/F, 8-9am Join this recreational league for adults. M-Sat, 9-10am Scrimmage games take place twice a week M-Sun, 10-11am with quality refereeing. Participants under age M-F, 5-6pm 18 must have permission from the program T/Th, 7-8pm director.

Swim Lessons - General Information

Beginning Swim Program Intermediate Swim Program

CHILD-ADULT BEGINNER: NO WATER EXPERIENCE LEVELS 2-5: SWIMMING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED NEEDED This program is designed to build swimming These courses are designed for all ages to gain basic proficiency, technique and endurance. The focus is water skills. The focus is water adjustment and fun! skill development.

Parent-Child: Ages 6 months-3 years Level 2: Ages 5-9 This is a FUN introduction to the water with singing, Prerequisite: Swim front crawl and back crawl 5 games, blowing bubbles, going underwater, yards. Students work on side breathing, back crawl floating, kicking and scooping. Parent participation and elementary backstroke arms. in the water is required. Level 3: Ages 6+ Tadpoles: Ages 3-5 Prerequisite: Front crawl with side-breathing, back Students work on comfort in the water and having crawl for 15 yards, and elementary backstroke arms fun. Basic skills like blowing bubbles, going for 5 yards. Teaching emphasize on side-breathing underwater, floating, kicking and alternating arms and endurance for front crawl. Introduction to are taught through games and imagination. elementary backstroke kick, breaststroke kick, butterfly kick and sitting and kneeling dives. This Water Frogs: Ages 4-5 course is taught in deeper water. Students work on water adjustment, submerging, front and back floats, kicking, front crawl, back Level 4: Ages 6+ crawl and elementary backstroke. Prerequisite: Front crawl 25 yards with excellent side- breathing, back crawl 25 yards, elementary Sea Stars: Ages 6-9 backstroke, breaststroke kick, and dolphin kick for 15 Students work on water adjustment, submerging, yards. Students learn to coordinate breaststroke arms front and back floats, kicking, front crawl, back and kick, are introduced to butterfly, work on crawl and elementary backstroke. treading water, and learn to do a standing dive.

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.

Swim Lessons - General Information

Level 5: Ages 6+ POLICIES Prerequisite: front crawl and back crawl 50 • Participants must meet the minimum age yards, elementary backstroke 25 yards, level by first day of class. breaststroke and butterfly 15 yards. Students • No make-up classes allowed. If a class is improve technique and endurance on the missed, please take the remaining classes. front crawl, back crawl, elementary • It is common for children to repeat a level backstroke and breaststroke and develop before progressing to the next level. proficiency in butterfly, sidestroke, treading • Drop off and pick up children on time (not water, diving and flip turns. early or late); this is required for safe

supervision. Level 6 - Fitness Swimmer: Ages 6+ • Registration is required to participate in all fee Prerequisite: front crawl and back crawl 50 programs. yards, breaststroke and butterfly 25 yards. • Classes fill quickly, register early and save your Students will continue to refine technique in receipt to present at first class. all strokes and improve endurance while • Carefully register your child in the class at the learning how to use pull-buoys and appropriate skill level. If your child is under or kickboards in their workout. Students will over-qualified for a class, we will transfer also learn how to use a pace clock, flip and him/her as appropriate. If there is no open turns, and lap swim etiquette. availability, you will receive a refund.

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.

Sessions - 6/14-8/5; Mon-Thu Each session is 8 lessons, 24 minutes each *In-Service Session - 6/7-6/10 $50-$60 per session One-week only, 4 lessons, 24-minutes each Session 1 - 6/14-6/24 $25-$30 Session 2 - 6/28-7/8 5pm and 5:30pm classes only for Parent Child, Tadpoles, Water Session 3 - 7/12-7/22 Frogs, Sea Stars and Level 2 Session 4 - 7/26-8/5

9:30AM 10AM 10:30AM 11AM 11:30AM 12PM 12:30PM Tadpoles Tadpoles Parent/Child Parent/Chil d Parent/Child Tadpoles Tadpoles Waterfrogs Waterfrogs Tadpoles Tadpoles Tadpoles Waterfrogs Waterfrogs Sea Stars Sea Stars Waterfrogs Waterfrogs Waterfrogs Sea Stars Sea Stars Level 2 Level 2 Sea Stars Sea Stars Sea Stars Level 2 Level 2 Level 4 Level 4 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2 Level 5 Level 3 Level 5 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 4 Level 6/ Dolphins Level 6/ Level 5 Level 4 Level 5 Lifeguard Lifeguard Level 6/ Level 5 Fitness Dolphins

5PM 5:30PM 6PM 6:30PM 7PM Parent/Child Parent/Child Tadpoles Tadpoles Parent/Child Tadpoles Tadpoles Waterfrogs Waterfrogs Tadpoles Waterfrogs Waterfrogs Sea Stars Sea Stars Waterfrogs Sea Stars Sea Stars Level 2 Level 2 Sea Stars Level 2 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 2 Level 4 Level 4 Level 6- Adult- Level 5 Level 5 Lifeguard Beginner Level 6/ Level 6/ Dolphins Fitness Fitness

HOW TO REGISTER

View the lesson schedule and register online: PRIVATE LESSONS

REGISTER ONLINE 8 Sessions - 6/14-8/5, Mon-Thu Each session is 4 lessons, 24 minutes each Start times are every 30 minutes 9:30am-12:30pm & 5-7pm Download a pdf schedule with $120 per session session barcodes: Classes are taught in shallow water ONLY 11:30am-12:30pm & 6-7pm DOWNLOAD PDF

(best if registering by phone)

GROUP LESSONS 4 Sessions - 6/14-8/5; Mon-Thu Each session is 8 lessons, 24 minutes each $50-$60 per session Session 1 - 6/14-6/24 Session 2 - 6/28-7/8 Session 3 - 7/12-7/22 Session 4 - 7/26-8/5

Monday - Thursday

10:15am 10:45am 11:15am 11:45am 12:15pm Tadpoles Tadpoles Parent-Child Parent-Child Tadpoles Waterfrogs Sea Stars Tadpoles Tadpoles Waterfrogs Sea Stars Level 2 Waterfrogs Waterfrogs Sea Stars HOW TO REGISTER Level 2 Level 3 Sea Stars Sea Stars Level 2 Level 3 Dolphins Level 3 Dolphins View the lesson schedule and register online: 4:45pm 5:15pm 5:45pm 6:15pm Parent Child Tadpoles Parent Child Tadpoles REGISTER ONLINE Tadpoles Waterfrogs Tadpoles Waterfrogs Waterfrogs Sea Stars Sea Stars Level 2 Download a pdf schedule Sea Stars Level 2 Level 2 Parent Child with session barcodes:

DOWNLOAD PDF PRIVATE LESSONS (best if registering by phone)

8 Sessions - 6/14-8/5, Mon-Thu Each session is 4 lessons, 24 minutes each Start times are every 30 minutes 10:15am-12:15pm & 4:45pm-6:15pm $120 per session

*Lessons after 4pm are taught in shallow water

Book a Venue Space Now for Your Future Meeting or Event!

Are you planning a meeting or a small party? Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks has the space for you!

The Finley Community Center, Person Senior Wing and Steele Lane Community Centers are available to rent beginning June 5, 2021. You may make your reservation now!

We are currently offering bookings at the historic Deturk Round Barn and Church of One Tree. Current Covid-19 guidelines and procedures will be provided to help you plan a safe event.

Rooms may be reserved one year in advance of the event date, so now is the time to check availability and book a room for your 2022 event.

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NOTE: Photos taken pre-pandemic. Capacity limits and COVID-safety protocols are currently required.

Register online or call 707-543-3737 Summer 2021 39 SIGN UP! REFUNDS & TRANSFERS Full refund for cancelation within 7 days of class start. ONLINE 25% fee to cancel less than 7 days before class start. SantaRosaRec.com Or, you may transfer to an alternate class. Search by class name. No refunds or changes within 3 business days of class start. BY PHONE No refunds for Day Camps after 5pm Thursday before 707-543-3737 camp start.

IN PERSON* DONATIONS & SCHOLARSHIPS Visit Finley or Steele Lane Community Tax deductible donations provide recreational activities Centers during operating hours and our desk for financially challenged families such as swim lessons, staff will be happy to assist you with camps, lifeguard trainings and senior memberships. Visit registration. For swim classes, please visit SantaRosaRec.com to apply for a scholarship or to Ridgway or Finley pools for assistance with provide a gift to the Scholarship Fund in any amount. registering. DISABILITY ACCOMODATION *See facility addresses and hours under Persons with disabilities are invited and welcome to “Contact Us.” participate in all classes and activities. All Recreation & Parks buildings, pools and parks are wheelchair REGISTRATION INFO accessible. Some unpaved trails within our parks may • Registration is first come, first served. not be fully accessible for those with mobility • No in-class registration allowed. disabilities. Every effort will be made to accommodate • If a class is full, you are automatically placed activity and program participation on an individual on the waiting list. basis. Please contact staff at the facility where you • If you do not receive registration would like to participate, preferably at least two weeks confirmation, please call the community or in advance of the class or activity start date, to request swim center. individual accommodation.

DISCOUNTS General requests for accommodation or barrier removal Santa Rosa residents receive a $10 discount can be submitted directly to Recreation and Parks at per session on most classes and activities. 707-543-3737 or through the City at This discount is provided at registration. SRCity.org/200/Americans-With-Disabilities-Act#BR.

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

NOTE: Most photos in this Activity Guide were taken pre-pandemic. Staff and participants will be required to follow COVID-19 safety protocols.

Info Line: 707-543-3733 Finley Community Center: [email protected] Person Senior Wing: [email protected] Steele Lane Community Center: [email protected] DeTurk Round Barn: [email protected] Church of One Tree: [email protected] CONTACT US Group Picnic Reservations: 707-543-3753, [email protected], or at Finley Community Center, M-F, 707-543-3737 • [email protected] 9am-5pm TDD For Hearing & Speech Impaired Park Permits: 707-543-3294, [email protected] M-F, 8am-5pm • 707-543-3289

CENTERS

Finley Community Center M-F, 8am-6pm • 707-543-3737 Person Senior Wing M-F, 8am-5pm • 707-543-3745 Steele Lane Community Center M-F, 8am-5pm • 707-543-3282

POOLS

Finley Aquatic Center M-F, 6am-8pm; Sat, 9am-1pm; Sun, 10am-1pm • 707-543-3760 Ridgway Swim Center M-F, 9am-4pm; Sat/Sun 9am-1pm 707-543-3421

SPORTS

Play Santa Rosa Sports Message Hotline • 707-543-4317 Sports Field Conditions • 707-543-3474 Updated M-F at 3pm

NOTE: Photos taken pre-pandemic. COVID-19 safety protocols will be required.

Register online or call 707-543-3737 Summer 2021 NOTE: Photos taken pre-pandemic. Staff and participants will observe current COVID-19 safety protocols.