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YOUTH PROGRAMS

 Where Community Comes Together to Learn, Play & Thrive

At BCRPD, our mission is to build a stronger community by providing fun, affordable, and enriching programs for all ages. We believe every class is an opportunity to learn, grow, make friends, and create lasting memories. We're excited to have you join us and can't wait to learn, play, and explore together

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MOVEMENT CLASSES

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BEAR CREEK PROGRAMS
SOUTH STREET CENTRE & OASIS IN NATURE 

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FALL MOVEMENT CLASSES
CONFIDENT MOVEMENT W/ MISS. B
Walk down service from BCE available for an additional $5 fee 

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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS 

Tiny Tumblers* — Music, Movement & Smiles 

(Ages 6 months- 4years)   *Parent / Caregiver Participation Required 

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Wednesdays 10:30- 11:05 AM and Sundays 10:45–11:20 AM

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A joyful movement class for babies and toddlers where they can sing, dance, move and grow alongside their caregiver. Through music, sensory play, and beginner tumbling activities, children build confidence, early language development, gross motor skills, coordination, and balance, in a warm, supportive environment. Caregivers are encouraged to actively participate by singing, dancing, modeling movements, and engaging alongside their child throughout class.

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Tiny Tap + Tumbling + Hip-Hop Combo— Move, Groove & Tumble 

(Ages 4–7)

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Tuesdays 2:30-3:15 PM — Session 2 ONLY!

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Little ones will discover the exciting world of tap, hip-hop, and tumbling through fun music, creative movement, and engaging activities. From making music with their feet to learning upbeat dance moves and foundational tumbling skills like rolls, handstands, cartwheels, and balance, every class encourages confidence, creativity, and self-expression. This high-energy combo class builds rhythm, coordination, strength, flexibility, and a lifelong love of movement.

No experience required — all skill levels welcome!

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​Tidbit Tap + Tumbling + Hip Hop Combo — Rhythm, Skills, Confidence

(Ages 5–8)

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Tuesdays 3:30–4:20 PM

 

Students will explore the exciting world of tap, tumbling and hip hop through upbeat music, fun choreography and creative movement. They’ll learn beginner tap rhythms, hip-hop combinations, and foundational tumbling skills like forward and backward rolls, handstands, bridges, and more. Instruction is tailored to each individual student’s level. This high-energy combo class builds coordination, rhythm, strength, flexibility, confidence,  in a fun, supportive environment.

No experience required. All skill levels welcome

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Ninja Kids— Agility, Strength & Confidence 

(Ages 4-8) 

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Mondays 3:30–4:20 PM

 

Kids will run, jump, climb, and swing through fun obstacle courses while making friends and practicing beginner tumbling skills like headstands, handstands, bridges and forward rolls. This high-energy class builds strength, balance, coordination, and confidence in a structured, supportive environment.

No experience required. 

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Ninja Warrior TrainingConfidence, Strength, Coordination 

(Ages 8-14) 

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Mondays 2:15–3:10 PM

 

Get strong like a ninja warrior—jump, climb, balance, and swing through obstacle courses that test strength and skill while having a blast! This action-packed class is designed for older kids ready for warrior-style challenges, and inverted skills like handstands and headstands. With optional timed missions, ninjas compete against the clock, beat personal bests, and train to high-energy music.

No experience required. All skill levels welcome!

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Intermediate Tumblers* Small Group Training Strength, Skill, Progression

(Ages 7–14) 

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Mondays 4:25-5:05 PM

*Instructor approval required to ensure appropriate skill level.

 

This class is designed for students with prior tumbling experience who are ready to build on their existing skills. Students should already have a strong foundation in basic tumbling skills, including a roundoff, handstand and back bend kick-over, as they will work on proper technique, develop control and strength, and safely progress toward more advanced tumbling skills including front/back walkovers, dive rolls, back extension rolls, balance beam skills, and more.

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Junior Cheer + Dance + Tumbling — Strength, Spirit & Confidence

(Ages 8–14)

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Tuesdays  4:35-5:30 PM

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Build strength, confidence, and team spirit while learning cheer motions, jumps, beginner stunts, upbeat dance combinations, and foundational tumbling skills like forward and backward rolls, headstands, handstands, bridges, and cartwheels. Students are challenged at their own skill level in a fun, supportive environment that develops coordination, confidence, self-awareness, teamwork, and a love of movement.

No experience required — all skill levels welcome!

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Adult Recess* — Strength, Play & Confidence 

(*Women Only 18+)

 

Sundays 11:45–12:45 PM

 

Women are invited into an all-women space to build strength, confidence, and community through playful, strength building movement. A space to reconnect with the part of yourself that felt brave, playful, capable, and free. This class is open to beginners as well as those returning to skills they once had. We explore body weight strength training such as rope climbing, balance beam and balance board, supported headstands & handstands, learning new skills, taking on challenges, and not taking ourselves too seriously. This class supports both physical strength and self-trust and lots of laughter!

No experience required. All skill levels welcome!

AFTER SCHOOL
ENRICHMENT CLASSES

Walk down service from BCE available each day for an additional $5 fee 
These classes are in 6 or 5 week sessions starting August/September thru December 

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MONDAYS

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LEGO ROBOTICS

3:30-5:30PM

6-11 yrs

TUESDAYS

 

Tinker & Texture Art Lab

3:30-5:30pm

6-11yrs

WEDNESDAY

 

Adventure Gym

1:30-3:30pm

6-11yrs

THURSDAYS

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Around the World Cooking

3:30-5:30pm

6-11yrs

FRIDAYS

Sports Club

3:30-5:30pm

6-11yrs

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The Hangout

6-8pm

12+

$10 

AfterSchool List

MONDAYS

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Mondays 10:30–11:30 AM

Connect, Play & Grow Together

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Join us for a fun and welcoming class designed for parents, grandparents, caregivers, and their little ones to learn, explore, and make new friends. Each week includes a variety of age-appropriate activities that encourage early childhood development through movement, music, sensory play, crafts, stories, and free play.

This relaxed, community-centered class is a wonderful opportunity to build social skills, strengthen caregiver-child bonds, and enjoy quality time together in a supportive environment.

Perfect for: Infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children with a parent or caregiver.

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What to Expect:

  • Music and movement

  • Story time

  • Simple arts & crafts

  • Sensory and imaginative play

  • Social time for children and caregivers

  • A welcoming, inclusive atmosphere

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Cost: Donation-Based suggested $5-$10 material fee
Give what you can! Donations help Boulder Creek Recreation & Park District continue offering affordable community programs. Everyone is welcome, regardless of ability to donate.

Mondays 3:30–5:30 PM- Walk down from BCE possible for extra fee

Build. Create. Innovate. Protect Our Planet

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Kids will combine creativity, engineering, and environmental science in this hands-on after-school program. Participants will design and build LEGO creations, explore the basics of robotics and simple coding, and tackle exciting engineering challenges inspired by the natural world.

Each week also features fun environmental activities where students learn about local wildlife, ecosystems, recycling, sustainability, and ways they can help care for the planet. Through teamwork and problem-solving, children will gain confidence while having fun building, experimenting, and discovering.

Perfect for: Elementary and middle school students who love building, creating, and exploring science and nature.

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What to Expect:

  •  LEGO robotics and engineering challenges

  •  Introductory coding and problem-solving

  •  Nature and environmental education

  •  Sustainability and conservation projects

  • Creative design and invention activities

  • Teamwork and collaborative challenges

  • Hands-on STEAM learning in a fun, supportive environment

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Cost: $30 per class or $35 with walkdown per class   

Location: Downtown Recreation Center 

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Registration: Space is limited. Advance registration is recommended.

Discover how technology and nature can work together while building the skills to become tomorrow's engineers, inventors, and environmental stewards!

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TUESDAYS

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Tuesdays  3:30–5:30 PM

Imagine. Create. Explore

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Let your child's creativity shine in our after-school art club! Each week young artists will experiment with a variety of artistic styles and materials while creating fun projects they can proudly take home. From painting and drawing to sculpture, mixed media, nature art, printmaking, and seasonal crafts, every class offers something new to inspire imagination.

Students will learn artistic techniques, develop creative confidence, and enjoy a supportive environment where there are no limits to creativity.

Perfect for: School-age children

What to Expect:

  •  Painting with acrylics, watercolors, and more

  •  Drawing and illustration

  •  Mixed media and collage

  • Nature-inspired art projects

  •  Sculpture and 3D creations

  • Seasonal and holiday crafts

  •  Fun projects to take home each week

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Walk-Down Service from Boulder Creek Elementary (BCE)
 

WEDNESDAYS

​Wednesdays  1:30–3:30 PM

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Jump. Climb. Balance. Play

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Adventure Gym is an exciting after-school program where kids stay active while building confidence, coordination, and strength through fun movement challenges. Every week features a mix of gymnastics fundamentals, obstacle courses, climbing activities, balance challenges, games, and team-building adventures designed to keep kids moving and having fun.

Whether they're mastering a forward roll, conquering an obstacle course, or cheering on new friends, every child is encouraged to challenge themselves in a safe, supportive environment.

Perfect for: Kindergarten–5th Grade
 

What to Expect

  • Gymnastics basics and tumbling

  •  Climbing gym challenges

  •  Obstacle courses

  • Balance and agility activities

  • Strength and coordination games

  • Team challenges and cooperative games

  • Confidence-building through movement and play

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THURSDAYS

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Thursdays 3:30-5:30pm

Cook. Taste. Discover.

Take your taste buds on an adventure! In this hands-on after-school cooking class, young chefs will explore flavors, traditions, and recipes from around the world while learning basic kitchen skills in a fun and supportive environment. Each week we'll visit a different country through food, discovering new ingredients, cultures, and cooking techniques as we prepare delicious recipes to enjoy together.

Children will build confidence in the kitchen, practice teamwork, and develop an appreciation for cultures from around the globe—one recipe at a time!

Perfect for: School-age children

What to Expect:

• Hands-on cooking and baking

• Explore recipes from countries around the world

• Learn safe kitchen skills and food preparation

• Discover new ingredients and flavors

• Fun lessons about different cultures and traditions

• Teamwork, creativity, and confidence in the kitchen

• Enjoy tasting your creations and bring recipes home to share

Walk-Down Service from Boulder Creek Elementary (BCE) Available

FRIDAYS

Fridays • 3:30–5:30 PM

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Play. Compete. Grow.

Keep the fun going after school with our action-packed Sports Club! Each week kids will learn the fundamentals of a variety of sports while building teamwork, sportsmanship, confidence, and healthy habits. From basketball, soccer, kickball, volleyball, and pickleball to fun fitness games, relay races, and team challenges, every class offers something new to keep kids active and engaged.

Our supportive environment focuses on participation, skill-building, and having fun while encouraging every child to do their best and be a great teammate.

Perfect for: School-age children

What to Expect:

• Learn the basics of a variety of sports

• Basketball, soccer, volleyball, pickleball, kickball, and more

• Fun team games and friendly competitions

• Agility, coordination, and fitness challenges

• Teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship

• Active outdoor and indoor play (weather permitting)

• New games and activities each week

Walk-Down Service from Boulder Creek Elementary (BCE) Available

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Fridays • 6:00–8:00 PM

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Connect. Relax. Have Fun.   STARTS AUGUST 14th

LOCATION: BC REC. DOWNTOWN 

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Looking for a fun place to spend Friday night? The Hangout is the perfect spot for teens and tweens to unwind, meet new friends, and enjoy a safe, supervised space filled with games, music, activities, and plenty of fun. Whether you're competing in a game tournament, creating something new, playing sports, or just hanging out with friends, every Friday offers something different.

Come be yourself, make memories, and kick off the weekend with your community!

Perfect for: Ages 12+

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What to Expect:

• Video games and board games

• Music and themed activities

• Sports and gym games

• Arts, crafts, and creative projects

• Friendly competitions and tournaments

• Snacks available for purchase or special event nights

• A safe, welcoming place to meet new friends and have fun

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Enchanted Little Forest Friends (ELFF)


A nature-based outdoor learning program featuring hiking, nature play, art, science, gardening, storytelling, and hands-on exploration.

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Program Date(s):

  • ELFF Early Fall Session: August 24 – October 7, 2026 (No program September 7 for Labor Day.)

  • ELFF Late Fall Session: October 19 – December 16, 2026 (No program Thanksgiving week: November 23–27.)

Program Day(s):
Mondays & Wednesdays

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Program Time:   9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Program Age(s): 3–7

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Program Location:
Bear Creek Community Center

Program Cost:

Notes:
Registration for the Late Fall Session includes rain suit rental.

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Adventure Fridays


A weekly outdoor adventure featuring hiking, nature skills, team challenges, games, and hands-on projects. Includes occasional off-site adventures and meetups.

Program Date(s):

  • Early Fall Session: August 28 – October 2, 2026

  • Late Fall Session: October 23 – December 11, 2026 (No program November 27.)

Program Day(s):
Fridays

Program Time:
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Program Age(s):
4 –10

Program Location:
Bear Creek Community Center & select off-site locations

Program Cost:

Notes:
Registration for the Late Fall Session includes rain suit rental.

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TRAIL Guides


Teen Responsibility, Adventure, Imagination & Leadership. Build confidence through outdoor leadership, teamwork, adventure, service projects, and receive Pediatric CPR & First Aid training. Certification may be available with sufficient enrollment.

Program Date(s):
September 14 – September 30, 2026

Program Day(s):
Mondays & Wednesdays

Program Time:
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Program Age(s):
11–15

Program Location:
Bear Creek Community Center

Program Cost:
$325 (6 classes)

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