Teen/Youth Programs, Recreation Services

Longmont Recreation Services offers a wide range of youth and teen programs throughout the year. For complete listing of Longmont Recreation Services' Teen and Youth programs, download pages from our current brochure.

Year-Round Programs

Alive at 25 -Longmont Recreation Services hosts “Alive at 25” - a national program intended to teach young drivers, ages 15-24, to be aware of the many dangers and typical driving hazards facing young motorists today

CARA Swim Team at Centennial Pool: The Tsunamis - Longmont Recreation Services' Centennial Pool's CARA swim team, the Tsunamis, is a year-round CARA swim team for youths ages 6 to 18.

CARA Diving - Longmont Recreation Services offers CARA diving year round for youth 6 years and older

Fall Programs

CARA Swim Team at the Longmont Recreation Center: The Piranhas -Longmont Recreation Services' Longmont Recreation Center's CARA swim team, the Piranhas, is a fall/winter/spring CARA swim team for youths ages 6 to 18.

Youth Volleyball - Longmont Recreation Services offers a coed Youth Volleyball team-participation program for youth in grades 3-8. Fall and Spring Leagues are offered. Fall registration deadline is August 23.

Girl's High School Volleyball League - Longmont Recreation Services' Girl's High School Volleyball League is a 6 vs 6 volleyball league for high school girls NOT playing for their high school team. Individual and team registration deadline is September 8.

Fall CARA Cross Country – For boys and girls ages 9-14 years, Longmont Recreation Services’ Fall CARA Cross Country program exposes participants to running long distances in a recreational atmosphere.

Youth Archery – Longmont Recreation Services offers three levels of instructor for youth ages 10 to 17 years of age: Beginner Archery, Intermediate Archery, and Advanced Archery. Month-long classes are offered once a week in September and October.

Fall Special Events - Longmont Recreation Services hosts the Pumpkin Dunk, the Annual Halloween Parade, and the Safe Halloween Night.

Winter Programs

YAB Youth Basketball – Longmont Recreation Services is offering YAB Youth Basketball for youth in grades three through eight. Boys and girls compete separately at each grade level. Registration deadline is December 1.

YAB High School Basketball – Longmont Recreation Services is offering a game-only High School Recreational Basketball League for high school students who do not play for their high school team.

Denver Nuggets Skill Challenge - Longmont Recreation Services hosts the Denver Nuggets Basketball Skills Challenge competition the first week in January for boys and girls ages 7 through 14.

Spring Programs

Longmont Youth Triathlon Club - Longmont Recreation Services offers the Youth Triathlon club for youth ages 9 to 19 to develop swimming, cycling and running abilities while promoting a healthy, active lifestyle and having fun!

Summer Programs

Outdoor Adventure Camp the spot logo

New in 2009!

Have your kids outgrown the typical summer camp? The City of Longmont, Recreation Services, has the answer for you! New for 2009 is THE SPOT Adventure Camp for ages 12-16. This is a unique camp experience in which kids get to spend at least three days a week participating in a wide selection of activities. Activities include: rafting, over-night camping, backpacking, mountain biking, swimming, canoeing, inflatable kayaking, service work project, hiking, a Colorado Rockies game, Elitches, Water World, and so much more. For more information, contact Centennial Pool at (303) 651-8406. Registration is accepted by walk-in only at Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St, Longmont, CO 80501.

Camps typically occur on Tues, Wed, and Thurs each week from 9am-5pm.

The SPOT calendar. Download Registration Packet or The SPOT information sheet.

Fee Schedule

1 week	$170.00 resident	$212.00 non-resident
3 weeks	$486.00 resident ($162 a week)	$607.50 non-resident

Babysitting Classes

If you’re 11 to 15 years old, you can get the knowledge, skills and confidence to care for infants and school-age children. This American Red Cross class combines video, activities, hands-on skills training and discussion for a complete learning experience. Please bring pen, snacks, and/or sack lunch to class. Classes are held at Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St, Longmont unless otherwise noted. Cost is $50 resident/ $62.50 non-resident and includes reference books and CD.
6310.103, Feb 15, Monday, 8:30-4pm at St Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave

6310.202, Apr 23 & 24, Friday 5-8pm and Sat 12-4pm at Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St

Babysitter’s Boot Camp

Three classes in one – American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training, First Aid, and CPR class for infants and children. Great for both experienced and novice babysitters. For ages 12 and older. Please bring pen, lunch, and snacks, if desired.

Cost is $80 resident/ $100 non-resident and includes reference books and CD.
6310.225, Mar 28 & 29, Sunday and Monday 11am-5pm, at Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St

Alive at 25

The “Alive at 25” course is a national program intended to teach young drivers, ages 15-24, to be aware of the many dangers and typical driving hazards facing young motorists today. Traffic crashes are the leading cause of teen fatalities, accounting for 44% of teen deaths in the U.S. “Alive at 25” is designed to be an early intervention program to help prevent traffic violations, collisions, and/or fatalities. For more information call 1-866-605-3900. Registration is taken at www.aliveat25.us. For individuals ages 15 to 24 years. Class held at the St Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave, Longmont. Fee: $30/ $75 court ordered
Saturdays, 8am-12:45pm, on Feburary 13, March 13, April 10, or May 8

updated 1/19/10 by Bernadette Tinoco (303) 651-8406

Web page author S. Dabney (303) 774-4827