Activities & Programs

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American Red Cross Classes

Babysitting Bootcamp

Monday & Tuesday, December 29 & 30

This two-day class for 11 - 15 year old participants includes all of the skills and information covered in the American Red Cross Babysitting Class, plus First Aid & CPR. This fun and interactive training includes lively discussions and real life problem-solving skills, how to handle emergencies or illnesses, basic care-giving skills, how to choose safe and age-appropriate toys and games, and how to handle bedtime and discipline issues effectively.
Time: 9am - 3pm
Location: Parks & Recreation Meeting Room
Cost: $130/participant per 2-day class

CPR & First Aid Training - Blended Learning

September 27 @ 11am - 1pm
October 18 @ 9 - 11am
November 15@ 11am - 1pm
January 10 @ 9 - 11am
February 7 @ 11am - 1pm

This is a blended learning course including an online portion and an instructor-led classroom skill session. You will learn how to recognize and treat the following conditions and emergencies: unconsciousness, broken bones, head, neck, and back injuries, stroke, diabetic emergencies, seizures, fainting, poisoning, recognizing signals of heart attack, and more. Participants must be 11 years or older.
The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class portion and must be taken on a PC or tablet with a high speed Internet connection. Allow approximately 3 hours to complete the online portion. Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. Please bring this digital certificate to the classroom skills portion of the class.
Location: Parks & Recreation Meeting Room
Cost: $75/participant per 1-day class

Arts, Crafts & Sewing

Youth Classes

Paint Without Paint

Fun Fall Doodles

Egg Carton Animal Portraits

Art Club

Adult & Family Classes

Painting P-art-y -Watercolor Leaves ~ September 17

Wednesday, September 17 @ 6:30 - 8:30pm

This adult painting class is for beginners and seasoned painters alike. You will be taken step by step through a watercolor leaves painting to take home and enjoy. Participants will learn mixing techniques and layering effects, no previous knowledge is necessary. Our instructor directs you through the painting process to help bring out your inner artist. Every student will walk away with a painting. No need to bring anything with you, except your creativity!

Fee: $25 per participant
Ages: 16+

Painting P-art-y - Blacklight Painting on Pumpkins ~ October 22

Wednesday, October 22 @ 6:30 - 8:30pm

This adult painting class is for beginners and seasoned painters alike. You will be taken step by step through blacklight painting on plastic pumpkins to take home and enjoy. Participants will learn mixing techniques and layering effects, no previous knowledge is necessary. Our instructor directs you through the painting process to help bring out your inner artist. Every student will walk away with a painted pumpkin. No need to bring anything with you, except your creativity!

Fee: $25 per participant
Ages: 16+

Painting P-art-y - Pet Portrait ~ November 19

Wednesday, November 19 @ 6:30 - 8:30pm

This adult painting class is for beginners and seasoned painters alike. You will be taken step by step through a portrait of your pet painting to take home and enjoy. Participants will learn mixing techniques and layering effects, no previous knowledge is necessary. Our instructor directs you through the painting process to help bring out your inner artist. Every student will walk away with a canvas painting. No need to bring anything with you, except your creativity!

Fee: $25 per participant
Ages: 16+

Painting P-art-y -Foggy Winter Forest ~ January 14

Wednesday, January 14 @ 6:30 - 8:30pm

This adult painting class is for beginners and seasoned painters alike. You will be taken step by step through a foggy winter forest painting to take home and enjoy. Participants will learn mixing techniques and layering effects, no previous knowledge is necessary. Our instructor directs you through the painting process to help bring out your inner artist. Every student will walk away with a painting. No need to bring anything with you, except your creativity!

Fee: $25 per participant
Ages: 16+

Painting P-art-y - Candy Heart Painting ~ February 11

Wednesday, February 11 @ 6:30 - 8:30pm

This adult painting class is for beginners and seasoned painters alike. You will be taken step by step through a candy heart painting to take home and enjoy. Participants will learn mixing techniques and layering effects, no previous knowledge is necessary. Our instructor directs you through the painting process to help bring out your inner artist. Every student will walk away with a painting. No need to bring anything with you, except your creativity!

Fee: $25 per participant
Ages: 16+

Best of Bear Trap

TBD

The 49 year tradition of WSD3 staff and students attending Bear Trap continues this summer. Located in Pike National Forest, Bear Trap Ranch provides the accommodations for our trip into Colorado's great outdoors. Our experienced and qualified staff will lead 6th, 7th and 8th grade (as of 2026/2027 school year) students on a hike to a great vantage point to see Colorado Springs from a new perspective. Campers will also rappel a boulder face, learn about nature, leave no trace, sing around a campfire with s'mores, and stargazing during a night hike. A great trip for all students whether this is their first time in the mountains or they already appreciate the outdoors. The 35 hours of adventure, great food, new experiences, and friends will be something to remember forever! Limited space available - register early! Register in person with required paperwork.

Registration: TBD
Fee: $150 per child (includes snacks, 3 meals, and transportation)
Mandatory Parent Meeting: TBD

Cooking Classes

Canning & Preserving

MondayS @ 5 - 7PM

September 15
October 20
November 17
January 12
February 9

Learn how to safely water bath can your food to preserve them. Preserving foods for your pantry is a great way to stock up for your family and extend the bounty of your garden harvest or save your bulk purchases from spoiling. Everyone will walk away with 1 preserved jar of goods.

Ages: 16 & up
Fee: $30/day

Summer Fun in the Kitchen

TBD

Join our cooking instructors and learn the basics of cooking in the kitchen and how to prepare recipes. Skills learned are lifelong and beneficial for the entire family. Each week will have different recipes, sign up for one week or both!

Location: Sproul Junior High School
Grades: 6th - 9th
Fee: $45

Mini & Me First Notes Music Enrichment

Infant - Preschool

TBD

We offer group music classes for the youngest musicians. These classes follow curriculum by Earnest Enrichment LLC, and consist of a mix of original music, classic children's songs, and fun movement activities to promote motor skill development and get those wiggles out!

Ages: Infant / Toddler @ TBD
Preschool @ TBD
Location: Widefield Parks & Recreation
Registration opens: April 1
Fee: TBD

Teen Game Night

Fun Fridays for Teens Grades 7th - 12th

October 3
January 23
April 10

All teens need a place where they feel they belong. Teen game night provides a safe environment where teens can be free to be themselves and come together to experience a night of games and fun. Pizza is provided.
Time: 5 - 9pm
Location: Widefield Parks & Recreation
Register by noon the Wednesday prior.
Fee: Free

Refund Policy

Full Refunds

Refunds/ Withdrawals/Transfers

1. Withdrawal prior to the registration deadline for the activity will receive the full refund, less a $5 processing charge.

2. Withdrawal between the registration deadline and the start of the program will receive a 50% refund of the fees, IF the participant can be replaced from the waiting list. If there is no waiting list for the program, no refund will be issued.

3. Withdrawal after start of a program will not be issued a refund.

4. A participant requesting to transfer from one class date to another, within the same registration period, must do so prior to the registration deadline of the program in order to receive credit for their original payment.

Refund Options - Refunds can be given in three forms

1. Refunded as a credit to the Widefield Parks and Recreation account, which will be available to use on future registrations or activities. This is available for use immediately.
2. Refund to original debit/credit card. This generally takes up to two (2) business days to receive.
3. Refunded in the form of a check that will be mailed. Your current address must be confirmed at the time of the refund request. This can take up to two (2) weeks to receive.

For extenuating circumstances that fall outside of our refund policy to be considered, please submit a written statement of the circumstances to the department/program supervisor.