Preschool
Preschool Activities Spring 2012
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Tumbling for Tots, Levels 1 & 2
Join Salida Recreation for a fun introduction to gymnastics & tumbling. These classes are designed to move little bodies in new ways & is sure to leave all participants smiling & having a great time! We will use a balance beam, incline mat, mini trampoline & other equipment. Dress in comfortable clothes.
PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED: 7 child maximum for each age group, so sign up early!
Saturdays, March 3rd – 24th
Level 1, ages 2.5 – 4, 9:00 – 9:50 am
Level 2, ages 4 – 5, 10:00 – 10:50
Scout Hut, $25/4 weeks
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Rowdy at Riverside
Let’s Get Rowdy at Riverside! Join us to get out the winter wiggles in a warm, safe environment! Darcy Harris leads this Monday playgroup that will focus on age-appropriate, gross-motor development for children 6 months to 5 years of age. Each week we’ll have art projects, games, stories, and a delicious, healthy snack! Please note: These are NOT tumbling classes. Parents are required to stay with their children. Activities will be designed for ages listed, but siblings are welcome.
Mondays, December 5 – March 5, 9 – 10:30
Salida Scout Hut, $3/drop-in, or purchase a punch pass of 10 classes for $25 (transferable but non-refundable).
6 months to 5 years of age.
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Salida Public Library Story Time
This popular community program has been a favorite for parents and kids. It is never too early to encourage your child’s love of reading and storytelling. Enjoy the story hour and then browse around to find some books to read at home afterwards. All children are welcome to attend either story time, but please note that there are two age appropriate sessions.
Wednesdays (for birth – 3 years old) & Thursdays (3 – 5 years old), on-going
10:00 – 10:30 am
Salida Public Library, FREE
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Underwater Egg Hunt
Celebrate the coming of spring and Easter with the unique egg hunt! Eggs will be scattered around the pool for kids to retrieve, and some contain prizes! We’ll have age divisions to ensure everyone has fun and stays safe, plus goodies for all! Youngest kids will begin at 1:15, with older kids to follow.
Friday, April 6, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
All ages, $3 children under 8 years or unable to swim 1 length of the pool cannot be left unattended.
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Parent and Child Aquatics
American Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics familiarizes young children (from ages 6 months to 3 years)to the water and prepares them to learn to swim in the American red Cross Preschool Aquatics or Learn-to-Swim courses. Parent and Child Aquatics gives parents safety information and teaches techniques to help orient their children to the water, setting the stage for a lifetime of aquatic enjoyment. It also provides direction on how to supervise water activities. These courses are a bonding experience that will help your child become confident in the water and more easily to learn to swim once they are a little older. Parents are required to be in the water with their child, and children in diapers are required to wear a swim diaper. Se habla Español. Por favor, indique el idioma cuando se registra.
Saturdays April 7, 14, 21, & 28
9:00 – 9:45 AM
$30/4 lessons
includes pool admission
Register Now at the Pool Front Desk or call 539-6738.
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Earth Day Celebrations & Events
Join Salida Recreation & Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area in celebrating Earth Day 2012! Pick & choose events, or come for the whole program. Saturday, April 21st, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm in the Scout Hut at Riverside Park.
Earth’s Own Recyclers: Worms, 10:00 am – 10:50 pm
Worms take our organic waste & turn it back into healthy & nutritious soil! This reduces wet garbage in your trash can & provides your garden with fertilizer. Learn how to build a worm bin & get a close up look at these hard-working creatures!
Raptor Center: Live Birds! 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
The Nature & Raptor Center of Pueblo is a wildlife rehabilitation facility that specializes in birds of prey. Each year more than 250 injured & orphaned birds of prey are admitted to the facility from across southeastern Colorado. Half of these birds will be returned, but a few remain at the center due to permanent disabilities. These “resident raptors” assist with educational efforts, helping us to understand how humans are a part of the natural environment, not separate.
Plastic recycling Q & A along with Kid’s Activities, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Ever wonder why there are so many different types of plastics, or why they need to go into separate recycling bins? Learn the ins and out of recycling plastics with Angel of Shavano Recycling. Kid’s fun & educational activities will run concurrently so adults can learn with kids play (& learn!).
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Mother’s Day La Leche League Walk
La Leche League is holding its first annual Mother’s Day Fun Walk! All women and family members are welcome. The approximate 3 mile course is a packed dirt road (up ‘S’ Mountain) and is jogging stroller or backpack friendly. This is a great time for entire families to walk together in community, in support of our mothers. Rain or shine, so prepare appropriately for the weather! Join us at the pool afterwards for free swimming for moms all day! With questions, call Megan at 719-539-9242.
Sunday, May 13th, 10:00 am start time
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Mother’s Day Free Swimming
Mom’s swim free all day at Salida Hot Springs Pool on Mother’s Day. Plus, this is the first day we’ll be re-open after our Spring Cleaning shut-down, so it will be sparking clean for you! Public pools only–private soaks are a great gift idea!
Sunday, May 13th, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
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Touch A Truck
This is a fabulous and eagerly anticipated annual event! BIG trucks and equipment from all around the county will be parked in the Pool’s East parking lot. Everything from dump trucks, snow plows and front-end loaders to tow trucks, cranes, garbage trucks, and an ambulance will be here! And let’s not forget the fish truck! This is a chance for everyone, young and old alike, to climb in, on, and around all these cool vehicles. As always we thank those in our community who gladly bring out their equipment to make this event a success.
Saturday, May 19th, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Parking lot east of the pool
All ages, free with donations gladly accepted to help purchase lunch for those providing the vehicles!
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FIBArk and New Belgium Cruiser Crit
Come join the spring fun with costumes & decorated cruisers to pedal around downtown Salida. A parade & races for the whole family to support the 64th FIBArk Whitewater Festival! Helmets required. “Follow Your Folly” after party to follow!
Saturday, May 19th, register at 3:00 pm
Riverside Park, all ages
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School’s Out Free Swim Day
Kick off the summer & long weekend at the Salida Hot Springs Pool! Bring your whole family, and celebrate with a day of free activities and food. We’ll have swimming, refreshments, and more to kick off summer 2012! Children under 8 years or unable to swim 1 length of the pool cannot be left unattended.
Friday, May 25th, noon – 5:00 pm
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Community Running Meets
These running meets are for everyone – small kids, parents, serious runners or not. The softball throw, individual races & relays will be included at each meet. Other events will change from month to month & will include shorter distances for small children & longer races of up to one mile. The May 29th track meet is also a state qualifier for the CO Hershey Track Meet for youth 9-14 (held June 23 in Parker, CO).
Tuesdays, May 29, June 26 & July 24, 5:45 – 7:00 pm
Registration begins at 5:00pm
Thonhoff Park (across from County Courthouse)
All ages, $3/adults, $1/kids & students
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Also, check out Chaffee County Early Childhood Council for more resources for parents, from prenatal to kids age 8
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