CHILD CARE
The Highlands Ranch Community Association
Contact: Heather Goetz-Zettl
Phone: 303-471-8818
Fax: 303-471-8905
E-mail: hgoetz@hrcaonline.org
Web site: hrcaonoline.org
Exciting two hours of fun and activities. For ages 3-6. This
class is from 9-11 a.m. Saturdays at the Recreation Center at
Eastridge, Preschool Room.
South Suburban Parks and Recreation
Contact: Mary Kaminski
Phone: 303-708-3518
Fax: 303-649-6773
E-mail: maryk@sspr.org
Web site: www.sspr.org
Club Lone Tree is a licensed, year-around recreational program
for youth ages 5-12, offering daily swimming, arts and crafts, gym
activities, a weekly field trip and much more. Program limited to
48 with lots of one-on-one attention from staff. Call 303-708-3518
for fees and registration information. This event is from 7 a.m. to
6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at Lone Tree Recreation Center,
10249 Ridgegate Circle in Lone Tree. This is great during off-track
time, school breaks and in-service days.
Highlands Ranch Community Association
Phone: 303-471-8942
E-mail: hgraham@hrcaonline.org
Adults, families and babysitters are invited to learn skills
that will last a lifetime and can help save a life. Training
offered includes adult, infant and child CPR, automatic external
defibrillator demonstration, blood borne pathogen, and basic first
aid review with textbooks being provided. Participants will receive
a one-year certification in CPR and a three-year certification in
first aid.
Highlands Ranch Community Association
Contact: Meredith Denning
Phone: 303-471-8880
Fax: 303-471-8905
E-mail mdenning@hrcaonline.org
Web site: www.hrcaonline.org
The Highlands Ranch Community Association hosts its School Year
Off-Track Drop-In program at the Southridge Recreation Center. Your
children will have the opportunity to take advantage of great
activities while in the Off-Track program, including: Cooking,
Theatre, Pottery, Art, Fitness Classes, Cultural Events,
Backcountry Hikes with 4-H, swimming in the Adventure pool and
field trips or special activities each week. For ages 5-12 from
6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Recreation Center
at Southridge.
Highlands Ranch Community Association
Contact: Heather Goetz-Zettl
Phone: 303-471-8818
Fax: 303-471-8905
E-mail: hgoetz@hrcaonline.org
Web site: www.hrcaonline.org
Kreative play, kute krafts, krazy games, and kool songs is what
Kreative Kids is all about. Please provide lunch and snacks that do
not contain peanut products and we’ll provide the rest. For ages
3-5 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Recreation Center
at Eastridge.
The Highlands Ranch Community Association
Contact: Heather Goetz-Zettl
Phone: 303-471-8818
Fax: 303-471-8905
E-mail: hgoetz@hrcaonline.org
Web site: hrcaonoline.org
Bring your lunch and join the fun. Kids play games, watch a
movie, do crafts, listen to a story, enjoy outside fun and more
while parents have time to themselves. Provide lunch and snacks
that do not contain peanut products. For kids 2-6. This class is
from noon to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Westridge
Recreation Center and Monday through Thursday at the Eastridge
Recreation Center.
Highlands Ranch Community Association
Contact: Heather Goetz-Zettl
Phone: 303-471-8818
Fax: 303-471-8905
E-mail: hgoetz@hrcaonline.org
Web site: www.hrcaonline.org
Discover and explore life through songs, creative play and
crafts. Parents receive great ideas and activities to share at
home. An adult must accompany each child. For ages 2-4, from
10:15-11:15 a.m. Fridays at the Recreation Center at Eastridge,
Preschool Room.
EVENTS
Highlands Ranch Metro District
Contact: Brenda Willcutt
Phone: 303-791-2710 ext. 5911
Fax: 303-471-9217
Web site: www.highlandsranch.org
This event is ongoing. See Web site for details.
South Suburban Parks and Recreation
Contact: Renee McQuinn
Phone: 303-708-9500, ext. 218
E-mail: reneem@sspr.org
Web site: www.sspr.org
Ice skating, dancing and amusement rides at Family Sports
Center. Music on dance floor and ice arena. Admission: $10 ($8
District rate) at door, includes skate rental and unlimited rides.
Rides, music and special events start at 7 pm, ice skating starts
at 8 pm. Designed for teens, but all ages welcome. Every Fri. night
from 7-10 pm, at Family Sports Center, 6901 S. Peoria St. No
registration required—drop-in event.
South Suburban Parks and Recreation
Phone: 303-483-7036
Web: www.sspr.org
Rec & Rock for Youth is offered from 7-11 p.m. Oct. 10 and
24 at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle. In
addition to theme activities and contests, swimming is available
along with DJ and dancing, basketball and other gym activities plus
concessions. This is a supervised, secure program for ages 10-14.
Fee: $6.
Highlands Ranch Community Association
Contact: Summer Aden, CTRS, Therapeutic Recreation
Coordinator
Phone: 303-471-7043
E-mail: saden@hrcaonline.org
Web site: www.hrcaonline.org
Assist in teaching classes, coaching Special Olympics, providing
athletes support during Special Olympics practices, assisting with
special events, and helping our participants to succeed in the
Therapeutic Recreation Program. Call 303-471-7043 for more
information.
FINE ARTS
Highlands Ranch Community Association
Contact: Sara Pepitone
Phone: 303-471-8853
Fax: 303-471-8905
E-mail: spepitone@hrcaonline.org
Web site: www.hrcaonline.org
HRCA is partnering with the Douglas County Libraries to bring
Books to Life. These month long class offer great hands on
opportunities for your child to explore art, music, ceramics, and
cooking while fostering an appreciation for the wonderful world of
reading.
South Suburban Parks and Recreation District
Phone; 303-708-3513
Christopher Maier: Catch the Rhythm, a storyteller/flamenco
dancer, offers hilarious collection of anecdotes, folktales, songs
raps and rhymes about rhythm in language and everyday life at 3
p.m. Oct. 18 at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate
Circle. All ages. Fee: $1 per person 2+.
Contact: Nicolas Palan
Phone: 303-346-9134
Children learn classical guitar from a professional guitarist
with a Masters Degree in Guitar Performance. Students begin in
learning basic guitar technique, reading music, and musicianship
skills while performing simple, fun duets with the teacher.
Includes private and group lessons. Advanced students given
opportunities to explore popular/jazz music styles.
Parker Recreation
Contact: Kelly Kuper
Phone: 303-434-1560
E-mail: kkuper@parkeronline.org
Web site: www.ParkerRec.com
On Pointe School of Dance works closely with the Parker
Recreation Department to offer a dance program that fits the needs
and desires of the Parker community. On Pointe offers performance
opportunities in December and May for our traditional dance
classes. For additional information on the studio, call
720-212-7798 or visit www.onpointedanceparker.com.
Multiple sessions are available. View the schedule online at
www.ParkerRec.com. Register
by telephone by calling On Pointe dance at 303-805-3263.
Tuccob Studio
Contact: Robb Heskett
Phone: 303-795-7811
Cell: 303-913-8400
E-mail: r.heskett@att.net
Robb Heskett is an educated, experienced and professionally
trained drummer and percussionist. He has been involved in the
music industry for more than 40 years. Lessons are personally
designed for easy learning and understanding of reading, rudiments,
songs, styles and technique. My goal is to teach students of all
ages how to play drums and percussion instruments in a fun and
relaxed atmosphere and to help drummers achieve a level of
confidence and performance that will be both fulfilling and
rewarding in all styles of music and rhythms. Open enrollment
Monday through Friday and Saturday morning.
Lone Tree Recreation Center
Phone: 303-708-3513
Web: www.sspr.org
Fall Break Art Camp is Oct 19-23, 9-11:30 am. Students will
create multiple projects and work with different mediums throughout
the week and with multiple art techniques. Ages 5-8. Fee: $79 /$74
resident.
Web site: www.musicisbetterraw.com
Are you a music enthusiast? Fish Tank Music Studios Inc. has
what you’re looking for. Record your band’s demo or full album, or
for singers and songwriters, Nathan can broaden your sound with
originally composed parts. Music lessons also are available. Nathan
has lots of experience and reasonable rates.
Word of Mouth Music
Contact: Bill Smith
Phone: 720-436-4577
All styles of music, all ages and skill levels from beginning to
advanced. Open on Saturdays. Serving the Douglas County and Lone
Tree area for more than 10 years. Teachers with college degrees.
Learn about music while learning your favorite songs.
Contact: Beverly Guth 303-841-1600
Web site: BeverlyGuth.musicteaching.info
Beverly Guth teaches all aspects of music theory, techn1ique,
ear-training and music history. She is a teacher who sill love your
child, develop his talent and provide individualized goals that
match your child’s needs. Twenty-nine years of experience with all
ages and levels. Prize winning students have played with orchestras
and won state and national championships.
Lone Tree Recreation Center
Phone: 303-708-3513
Web: www.sspr.org
Hip-Hop offered Wed, Oct 14-Nov 18, 4-4:55 pm. Learn the
fundamentals of hip-hop including popping, locking, basics of break
dancing and R&B fluid movement. Ages 6-10. Fee: $44/$38
resident.
Lone Tree Recreation Center
Phone: 303-708-3513
Web: www.sspr.org
Holiday Clay Projects are Tue, Nov 10-Dec 1,4:15-5:30 pm. Use
fun clay sculpting techniques to build festive holiday projects.
All materials included. Ages 5-12. Fee: $40 /$36 resident.
Parker Cultural Commission, Parker Library, Parker Artist
Guild
Contact: Kelly Kuper
Phone: 303-805-3263
E-mail: kkuper@parkeronline.org
Web site: www.ParkerRec.com
From 10-11:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month during the
traditional school year, kids are invited to watch a live
performance on the Mainstreet Center stage, plus do a hands-on art
project. Admission is free but call 303-805-3263 for a reservation
so we can plan for supplies.
My Music Skool for Kids
Contact: Yumi Ha
Phone: 303-688-7513
E-mail: admin@mymusicskool.com
Web site: www.MyMusicSkool.com
All types of instrument lessons that are fun. Private lessons
for all instruments including piano, guitar, drum, stings, bass,
woodwinds and vocal. Group classes for ages 0-5 years for singing,
dancing, instrument playing and interactive. Music camps during
spring breaks, summer breaks and off track times. Classes are from
9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays in our Castle Pines school. 858 Happy
Canyon Road, No. 140, Castle Rock.
Dakota Taylor Music Studio
Contact: Dakota Taylor
Phone: 303-718-6849
Music lessons in a positive, fun and supportive environment, for
students from beginning to advanced. Lessons are designed to meet
specific needs of each student. Offering more than 20 years
teaching experience, classes are taught by a Berklee Conservatory
of Music alumna and Music Teachers National Association member. The
Highlands Ranch location is now accepting students.
South Suburban Parks and Recreation District
Phone: 303-708-3513
Web: www.sspr.org
Lone Tree Arts Commission presents a free classical guitar
concert with Peter Fletcher. For all ages. At 2 p.m. Nov. 8 at the
Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle.
South Suburban Parks and Recreation District
Phone: 303-708-3513
Web: www.sspr.org
Missoula Children’s Theatre Pinocchio auditions are Mon, Oct 12,
4-6 pm at Lone Tree Elementary, 9375 Heritage Hills Circle; must be
present entire two hours. Be a part of a world-renowned MCT
full-scale production with music, costumes, sets, lights and sound.
Successful audition participants plan to register and pay for the
class after auditions. Registration necessary to begin rehearsal
later that day. Fee includes 3-5 days of rehearsals and T-shirt.
Not everyone who auditions will necessarily be in the cast. Parts
vary in stage time. Rehearsals scheduled 4:10-6:10 pm and 6:30-8:30
pm. Friday rehearsals may change. Ages 1st grade-18 yrs. Fee:
$75/$55 resident.
South Metro Guitar Institute
Contact: Jeremy Zampert
Phone: 303-521-0050
E-mail: southmetrogi@yahoo.com
Learn to play guitar in a fun and challenging environment. All
ages and styles, acoustic and electric. Lessons will be structured
around each individual’s learning requirements. Instructor Jeremy
Zampert has been playing guitar for more than 16 years and teaching
professionally for the past six. Highlands Ranch location.
YOUTH SERVICES
South Metro Safety Foundation
Contact: Brenda Poage
Phone: 303-805-0228
Fax: 303-841-5961
E-mail: brenda.poage@southmetro.org.
Web site: southmetrofoundation.org
Learn CPR and first aid in fun, hands-on classes with great
instructors. Certification is valid for two years. Perfect for
coaches, child care providers, scout leaders, foster parents and
advanced babysitters, who are at least 12 years old. Also available
in an online format.
Class offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3 or Nov. 21 at South
Metro Fire Headquarters, 9195 East Mineral Ave., Centennial, CO
801124. Cost is $60. Registration and payment required in
advance.
Parker Recreation
Contact: Kelly Kuper
Phone: 303-434-1560
E-mail: kkuper@parkeronline.org
Web site: www.ParkerRec.com
This course helps prepare pre-teens ages 11-14 for those first
babysitting opportunities. Learn the basics of child care including
feeding, bathing, diapering, age-appropriate activities and safety,
plus infant/child CPR and rescue breathing. Register in advance
through Parker Recreation at www.ParkerRec.com or call
303-841-4500.
South Metro Safety Foundation
Contact: Brenda Poage
Phone: 303-805-0228
Fax: 303-841-5961
E-mail: brenda.poage@southmetro.org.
Web site: southmetrofoundation.org
What every responsible babysitter needs to know. Class includes
babysitting certification and certification in pediatric CPR.
Designed for 11- to 15-year-olds, the Babysitting Super Sitter
Course can help you have safe and fun babysitting experiences.
Class offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 10 at South Metro Fire
Headquarters, 9195 E. Mineral Ave., Centennial, CO 80112, or from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 17 at Parker Fire Headquarters, 10235 Parkglenn
Way, Parker, CO 80138. Cost is $50. Registration and payment
required in advance.
Parker Recreation Department
Contact: Loren Bengston
Phone: 303-805-6315
E-mail: camps@parkeronline.org
Web site: www.ParkerRec.com
The Fieldhouse Day Camp is for children ages 5-13 who are off
track or on traditional breaks from school. Fieldhouse Day Camp is
well-suited for your active, curious kids, as we’ll go on field
trips, play sports and games, make arts and crafts and meet new
friends. For more information including rates, weekly themes, and
upcoming fieldtrips, call 303-805-6313 or e-mail camp@parkeronline.org or search
our online registration system with keyword camp. Daily or weekly
camps are available during off-track and school breaks.
Registration is open for all sessions. Camps are based at the
Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Drive, Parker.
South Metro Safety Foundation
Contact: Brenda Poage
Phone: 303-805-0228
Fax: 303-841-5961
E-mail: brenda.poage@southmetro.org.
Web site: southmetrofoundation.org
This Driver Awareness Program meets Colorado requirements for
teens seeking their permit at 15 years and 6 months of age. The
program includes information in all areas of the learn-to-drive
process and computerized driving simulations. Parents must attend
the first hour and a half of class with their student.
Class offered from 1-6 p.m. Oct. 4, Oct. 18 or Nov. 1 at Parker
Fire Headquarters, 10235 Parkglenn Way, Parker, CO 80138. Cost is
$45. Registration and payment required in advance.
South Suburban Parks and Recreation
Contact: Family Sports Center
Phone: 303-708-9500 ext. 203
E-mail: karah@sspr.org
Web site: www.sspr.org
A variety of birthday packages, starting from $13.95 per person
or $11.95 district rate, with eight-guest minimum. Parties include
two-hours table time, pizza or hot dog and chips, soft drinks,
party host, place settings, unlimited rides, 20 tokens per guest,
party favors, party invitations and thank-you notes. Cakes are
available for purchase. Call for details. Birthday parties can be
scheduled Monday through Sunday at Family Sports Center, 6901 S.
Peoria in Centennial. Call 303-708-9500 ext. 203 to reserve a date
and time.
South Suburban Parks and Recreation
Contact: Birthday Party Coordinator
Phone: 303-708-3527
Web site: www.sspr.org
Birthday parties available Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays all
year long at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate
Circle. Mom and Dad relax, we do all the work. Two-hour party
includes swimming in the leisure pool, private decorated room,
themed ½ sheet cake, party hosts, facility admission, paper
products, lemonade, and balloons for 10 guests. Add-ons such as
pizza, invitations, and Dairy Queen ice cream cake available upon
request. Ages 5-13.
Highlands Ranch Community Association
Contact: Meredith Denning
Phone: 303-471-8880
Fax: 303-471-8905
E-mail: mdenning@hrcaonline.org
Web site: hrcaonline.org
This is a wonderful class for youth ages 11 and up. It covers
emergency situations, rescue breathing, accident prevention, toy
safety, feeding and diapering, discipline and food preparation.
Certificates are issued upon completion. This class is offered on
an ongoing basis at The Recreation Center at Northridge.
South Metro Safety Foundation
Contact: Brenda Poage
Phone: 303-805-0228
Fax: 303-841-5961
E-mail: brenda.poage@southmetro.org
Web site: southmetrofoudation.org
This Crash Avoidance Driving course is designed for teen drivers
of all skill levels. Students receive hands-on crash avoidance
instruction in a controlled environment. Skills include skid
control and recovery, off-road recovery, threshold braking and many
other car control skills.
Clas offered from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3, Oct. 24 or Nov. 21
at Parker Teen Driver Training Facility, at the southwest corner of
Twenty Mile Road and Plaza Drive, Parker, CO 80134. Cost is $150
per student. Registration and payment required in advance.
Phone: 303-683-5369
Web site: www.teensharp.com.
Teen Sharp Driving is a non-profit certified driving program
taught by law enforcement officers after school at Mountain Vista
High School, ThunderRidge High School and Highlands Ranch High
School. It includes 30 hours of classroom time, six hours behind
the wheel, Alive at 25 program, defensive driving clinic and many
guest speakers.