Phone: 970-927-8214 or 970-927-2851
2011/2012 Fall & Winter Programs
Registration Deadlines
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Index
K-2 Fall Basketball
Basalt Soccer Club
Basketball
Nuggets Skill Challenge
Basketball Coaches & Referee Info
Beading with D.D.
Art Classes
Indoor Soccer Camps
Art Classes w/Denise York
Dance Classes - New
Babysitter Training
Halloween Carnival
Athleticism
Kid Fit Tennis
Balls Out Tennis for Adults
After School Cross Country Class
Aspen Elks Financial Aid Program
Thunder River Gymnastics
Fall After School Programs
Drill, games, with some learning thrown
in. Here is a great opportunity to learn all you need to be a great basketball player.
When: Tues & Thurs, November 1, 3, 8, 10, 17 (No class 11/15)
Time:
Kindergarten - 3:20 - 4:05
1st/2nd grades - 4:15 - 5:00
Cost: $30
Where: Basalt Elementary School gym
Maximum #: 22
Registration deadline Oct 29, $35 after deadline.Please visit Basalt Soccer Club's website for all information about games and practices, www.basaltsoccer.net Applications can be picked up at Camp-Chip-A-Tooth or Basalt Clinic Pharmacy. Or email Teri Christensen at pucker7@msn.com and request an application. Please mail it to P.O. Box 1932, Basalt. Phone # for Basalt Soccer Club is 927-0523 x507
We will work on dribbling, passing, and shooting. We will have games and competition so players can use their skills in a practical environment, pushing them to become better players. Overall, the camps are designed to help kids have fun playing and learning the game of soccer. Shin guards are required. FREE Basalt Longhorn soccer ball for each participant!
Who: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders
When: Tues, Wed, Thurs, December 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15
Time: 3:20—4:15
Where: BES Gym
Cost: $35 ($40 after 12/2)
Min/Max: 8/26
Registration Deadline 12/2Basketball
K2 Mud Season Basketball League
We encourage Basalt’s younger basketball players to get off the bench and on the courts with our K2 Mud Season Basketball League taught by Coach Debbie Alcorta. Work on hoop fundamentals with games every practice day. End the season with a mini tournament for all players. Sign up for a team today!
Who: Kindergarten - 2nd grades
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Jan. 17, 19, 24, 26, Feb 2, 9
Time: 3:30 - 4:30
Where: Basalt Elementary Gym
Cost: $50 (includes t-shirt!)Instructional League Basketball
Recreation Basketball is a great way to learn the game of basketball. Two practice nights per week with weekday games. Games are scheduled with Glenwood Springs and Carbondale . Pre-season begins December 13th. Regular season begins January 3 and ends with tournaments Sunday March 6 for 3/4 grades and Sunday March 13 for 5/6 grades. 3/4 grade teams and 5/6 grade teams for boys and girls.
Cost: $75 (includes t-shirt!)
Test your basketball skills with the Nuggets Skill Challenge. Winners of the local competition move on to the sectional. State championship at a Nuggets game in Denver!
Who: Ages 7 - 14
When: Sunday, January 8
Where: Basalt Elementary Gym
Cost: FREEYouth League Basketball Coaches Needed
As our participants move on to school sports, so do our coaches. We are looking for volunteers to participate in our Youth Basketball Rec League from December to mid March. We will offer reimbursement for traveling costs. If you are interested in being a head coach or assistant coach, please call the Recreation Department at 927-8214.
This is a great opportunity for High School Students to fulfill their community service requirements!
Basketball Referees Needed
If you have a good eye and can take constructive critisism from large crowds you would make a great referee! We pay well too! Call us today!
Beaded Ornament Series & Food Fun with D.D. Gerdin
We had so much fun the last two years, D.D. is offering the Ornament Series again with new classes and old favorites! Keep Tuesday afternoons free to have some fun and get into the holiday spirit!
Classes are limited to 10 so sign up now to reserve your spot! Don't miss out!
Younger Beaders: 5-7
Older Beaders: 8 - Adult
$18 for each class or take all 6 classes for $99
BES Art Room, Tuesdays, 3:30-4:45pmNovember 15 - Beaded Ornament Hangars & Christmas Trees
Get ready to hang all the ornaments you make with beautiful, one of a kind ornament hangers! You will make 20 ornament hangars in this class which are sure to be as pretty as the ornaments that hang on them! We will also make a miniature beaded Christmas tree!November 22 - Beaded Snowflakes
Make a set of very unique and beautiful snowflakes to proudly display in a window or on your tree! Now is the time to begin using your Ornament Hangars you made from Week #1 in this series!November 29 - Snowmen
These snowmen will never melt and will be cherished for years to come. We will make two beaded snowmen and one super soft, squishy sock snowman.December 6 - Not Your Ordinary Gingerbread House!
A very unique Gingerbread house, indeed! This one you will be able to hang on your tree! When the holidays are over, you can eat it, too!December 13 - Beaded Stars
Make a beautiful beaded star! Great to give as a gift, put on a package or hang on your tree.December 20 - Beaded Angel
Angels come in all shapes and sizes…come decide what your angels will look like! You will leave this class with a choir of Angels that reflect your unique creative style!
"Mom and Me" Beaded Crosses
Time to start thinking about those Christmas gifts and holiday decoratoins! Make a few beautiful crystal beaded crosses to get ahead of your holiday shopping...a truly unique and beautiful gift which reflects the true spirit of this holiday season. Along the way you will learn the right angle weave stitch. This is the perfect time to relax and spend an afternoon with each other before the rush of the holidays is in full swing. If time permits we will even make a 3D beaded crystal cross!
When: Saturday, Nov 12
Time: 3:30 - 4:30
Where: Basalt Rec House
Cost: Mom and Me cost (for two) $25, includes all materials and light snack Class individually $15
Class is limited to 10Heart through Art Classes w/Denise York
Holiday Gifts and Greetings
Friday, Nov 11, 1 PM—3 PM $24
BES CafeteriaHere’s an opportunity to become inspired for the holidays. Come and create three projects for holiday gifts: greeting cards, tissue votives, treasure boxes. Ages 6—10
Valentine Heart ArtFriday, Feb 3, 3:20 PM—5:20 PM, $24
BES Art RoomCreate 3-4 projects for your Valentine or keep to put your treasures in. Design your own heart frames, treasure box, heart note-holders, valentine cards optional. Ages 6—10
Spring Art Bazaar!
Thursday, May 10, 1 PM—4 PM, $27
Choose to create 3 projects in the spring theme: tissue collage painting, butterfly or flower boxes, large shape painting or finger painted (of butterfly, kid or fish), and create your own dragon flies. Ages 6—10
BES Cafeteria
Jazz/Tap Combination
Classes are designed to introduce students to the basic fundamentals of jazz and tap dance. Students will learn warm-up, basic steps and terminology, combinations and stage presence. In the second session we will add a Beginner/Intermediate class allowing students from session I to progress to the next level.
Cost is $90.00 for 6 classes
Session II:
Who: Ages 6-9 Beginning Jazz/Tap Combo
When: Wednesdays 3:20-4:30 October 26th thru December 7th (No class November 23rd)
Where: BES CafeteriaWho: Ages 10-12 Beginning Jazz/Tap Combo
When: Tuesdays 3:20-4:30 October 25th thru December 6th (No class November 22nd)
Where: BMS CafeteriaSession III
Beg/Int ClassesWho: Ages 6-9 Beg/Intermediate Jazz/Tap Combo
When: Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 October 26th thru December 7th (No class
November 23rd)
Where: BES CafeteriaWho: Ages 10-12 Beg/Intermediate Jazz/Tap Combo
When: Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 October 25th thru December 6th (No class November 22nd)
Where: BMS CafeteriaAttire: please wear comfortable clothing allowing lots of movement and ap shoes are required for the tap portion of the class. Jazz shoes or tennis shoes are okay for the jazz portion of the class.
American Red Cross Classes
Babysitter Training
What makes a “good” babysitter who is asked back again and again? Class participants can be successful babysitters by learning about leadership, basic care, safety, and first aid. Successful babysitters will receive a handbook and a course completion card (not a certification). Attendance and participation in all days is mandatory.
When: Mon, Tues, Nov. 21 & 22- 12:30 -4:30
Who: 11 years and older
Where: Basalt Rec House
Cost: $45
Please call before registering. Class fills fast. Maximum is 6.
Basalt Recreation’s fun and spooky carnival is back. Here is a safe environment for you child to start out the Halloween holiday. Each child receives a goody bag with glow stick and candy bar with cover charge.
When: Sunday, October 30, 4 - 6:30
Where: Basalt Middle School Cafeteria
Who: Elementary Students
Cost: $1 cover charge. Tickets for games are 25 cents.Basalt Halloween Carnival benefits local non-profit clubs in the valley. If you have a non-profit and would like to participate, please call us!
Making Health Fun for Your Child with JG Athletics!
Are you interested in taking your passion
for sports and health to a higher level? Athleticism™ is a comprehensive method of teaching agility, balance, flexibility, strength, speed, technique, ambidexterity, and hand eye coordination, all packaged in a 90-minute routine. This class is taught by professionally trained instructors who follow the guidelines set by the best coaches, physicians, and trainers in the business. Find the inner athlete in you!
Session I: Tues/Thurs, November 1 - December 15 (2x per week)
(No class on week of November 21st)
Session II: Thurs, January 5 - March 22 (1x per week)
Session III: Tues/Thurs, April 10 - May 17 (2x per week)
(No classes on March 28 & 30)
Who: 4th - 6th grade boys and girls
Where: Basalt Elementary School Cafeteria
Time: 3:30 - 4:45
Cost: $90 per session.Tennis
Keep the energy going during the off season with this high energy class. Kids work with fun drills to optimize physical and mental health. This class is guaranteed fun while teaching your child to be physically fit! Two sessions to choose from, take one or take both!
Session I: Tues/Thurs, Oct. 18 - Nov. 3
Session II: Tues/Thurs, Nov. 8 - Nov. 29
No class Nov. 24
Session IV: Tues/ Thurs, Dec 1 - Dec 20Who: Ages 9 - 12
Time: 4:45 - 5:45
Where: BES Cafeteria
Cost: $90 per session
Min/Max: 4/10
Taking tennis inside for fast pace tennis drills and games to get your heart rate to its optimal level. This class can also be great cross training to get your muscles in optimal skiing condition. Skill level is not a factor for participation. Four sessions to choose from or purchase a punch card and pay as you play. Sign up for a full session for $60 or buy a punch card at Basalt Town Hall and each class is $15.
Session I: Tues/Thurs, Sept. 6, 8. 13, 15, 20, 22
Session II: Tues/Thurs, Sept. 27, 29, Oct. 4, 6, 11, 13
Session III: Tues/Thurs, Oct. 18, 20, 25, 27, Nov 1, 3
Session IV: Tues/Thurs, Nov 8, 19, 15, 17, 22, 29 (No class Nov. 24
Session V: Tues/Thurs, Dec 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20
Time: 5:45 - 6:45
Where: Basalt Elementary Gymnasium
Cost: $60 per session or $15 per classCross Country Skiing
After School XC Class – 1st - 4th Grades
Here is the chance to learn the relaxing and fun sport of cross-country skiing. Techniques on stance and balance are taught with lots of fun and games. A fun way to have your child learn skiing without the crowds of the ski areas. Class is taught on the Rio Grande Trail. Class meets at the Rec House at the High School. Take one session or both!
January Session:
Beginners - Wednesdays, January 4, 11, 18, 25
Intermediate/Advanced - Thursdays, January 5, 12, 19, 26February Session:
Beginners - Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22
Intermediate/Advanced - Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23
Time: 3:30 - 5:00
Cost: $25 per monthly session
Where: Meet at the Rec House at Basalt High School
Max #: 10Basalt Recreation Programs
Basalt Recreation provides programs for youth by contracting with talented people who teach our activities. If you have a talent you would like to share give us a call to discuss. We can set up a location, provide advertising and public announcements, we provide registrations, and we also provide liability insurance for a percentage of the fee. As this valley grows, so do the demands on the recreation department. Feel free to call us at 927-8214 or email us at recreate@basalt.net to discuss your enterprising idea!
Aspen Elks Lodge Financial Aid Program
Aspen Elks Lodge provides funding for scholarships to participate in Basalt Recreation activities. Applications for funding can be found on the recreation website or at the town hall. This is becoming a popular way for children of our community to enjoy the many recreational activities with Basalt Recreation. Forms must be properly filled out to be considered. This scholarship money is to be used for Basalt Recreation programs only. Other organizations included in this brochure have a separate scholarship program. If you have questions regarding this program and if you qualify please call the Recreation Department at 927-8214. Click here for a Financial Assistance form.