Children/Teen Programs
After-School Recreation Club (ASRC)
Wednesdays at Star Heights
Youth Spanish Dance Class
This is the same After-School Recreation Club you know and
love. Now, Wednesday all-day service will be provided at Star
Heights Recreation Center as well as Haynes Community
Center.
Have your child learn beautiful New Mexican culture through
dance. Your child will experience the many popular Spanish
dances in our state. It is also a very healthy and fun way for
your child to exercise. The materials and dress code for this
class is as follows: hard bottom shoes, leotard (pink or black),
bandana, free flowing skirt, and water bottle.
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Registration Deadline: May 29
• June 5 to July 31 (No class July 3)
• Friday
• 5:30 to 7:00 pm
• Sabana Grande Recreation Center
• Min: 8
Max: 15
• $45
• Ages 7 to 15
Dance Recital: Sunday, August 2, 2:00 pm at
Sabana Grande Recreation Center
April 6 to May 22
Wednesday
12:30 to 6:00 pm
Star Heights Recreation Center
Min: 15 Max: 25
$15 Wednesday
$10 late fee after 10:00 am same day
All-day service will be provided on school in-service
days from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. The fee is $20 per day
and will be identified on the ASRC Calendar.
Grades K thru 8th
After-School Recreation Club (ASRC)
The After-School Recreation Club at Haynes Community
Center will provide developmentally appropriate programming
for school-age children. This will be done through recreational
and educational activities that will enhance the participants
existing skills while introducing and encouraging new interests
and activities. We will provide transportation from school to
Haynes Community Center. Snack will be provided during the
hours of operation. Students are rewarded for doing homework assignments (homework help will be available), reading
for enjoyment, reading to others, and good deeds done in the
center and park. The ASRC will also integrate field trips, guest
speakers, and frequent trips to the city’s libraries, the ASRC
will complement the Rio Rancho Public Schools calendar and
extended care will be available during most school breaks. Services will not be provided on non-scheduled school closures.
Tie Dying
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Registration Deadline: Session 1 - June 3
Session 2 - July 8
• Session 1 - June 10 to July 1
Session 2 - July 15 to August 5
• Wednesday
• 6:30 to 8:00 pm
• Sabana Grande Art Center
• Min: 8
Max: 12
• $24 per session
• Ages 10 to 14
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Ongoing through May 22
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 2:20 to 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 to 6:00 pm
Haynes Community Center
Min: 15 Max: 45
$47 per week
$15 Wednesday (after school)
$10 per day (after school) - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday
$5 late fee after 10:00 am same day
All day service will be provided on school in-service
days from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. The fee is $20 per day
and will be identified on the ASRC Calendar.
Grades K thru 8th
Children/Teen Programs
Here is a class that uses natural dyes of all colors to turn drab
clothes into brilliant artwork of splashes, circles, and stars.
Learn dying techniques such as tying, color, and design in this
class designed for children and teens.
Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Children/Teen Programs
Fine Arts Fun Camp is a series of workshops consisting of three
venues: drama, art and dance. At the end of camp kids will
perform a short play, have an art exhibit, and participate in a
dance session for the public.
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Session 1 - June 1 to June 5 - Drama
Session 2 - June 8 to June 12 - Dance
Session 3 - June 15 to June 19 - Art
Session 4 - June 22 to June 26 - Drama
Session 5 - June 29 to July 2 - Dance
(No camp on July 3)
Session 6 - July 6 to July 10 - Art
Session 7 - July 13 to July 17 - Dance
Session 8 - July 20 to July 24 - Art
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sabana Grande Recreation Center
Min: 15 Max: 25
Residents - $50 per session
Non-Residents - $60 per session
Ages 8 to 14
Payment Deadlines for Fine Art Workshops
Session 1 ......................................................................May 15
Session 2 ......................................................................May 22
Session 3 ......................................................................May 29
Session 4 ........................................................................June 5
Session 5.......................................................................June 12
Session 6.......................................................................June 19
Session 7.......................................................................June 26
Session 8..........................................................................July 2
For your convenience Star Heights Recreation Center and
Haynes Community Center will be accepting payments from
7:00 to 9:00 am and 4:00 to 6:00 pm. The Parks & Recreation
Office will take payments during regular office hours. Payments may be made prior to the above dates.
Rio Rancho Resident Registration Information
Registration for Rio Rancho residents will be begin on Monday, April 6, at 8:00 am at the Parks & Recreation Office,
3200 Civic Center Circle, Suite 100. You may not register
before this date or time. Registration will be limited to immediate family members only. Residency will be proven by
showing a current photo ID (preferably a driver’s license) and
one of the following: property tax bill, current rental agreement, PNM bill, or City of Rio Rancho water bill only. NO
EXCEPTIONS!
Non-Resident Registration Information
Registration for non-Rio Rancho residents will be begin on
Monday, April 20, at 8:00 am at the Parks & Recreation Office, 3200 Civic Center Circle, Suite 100. You may not register
before this date or time.
Session Fee Payment Policy
A $10 deposit, per session, is required to hold a spot. Each
session fee must be paid in full by 6:00 pm on or before the
payment deadline. If the entire fee is not paid on time, your
child will be removed from the roster and you will forfeit your
$10 deposit.
Meals and Snacks
Lunches are not provided. We ask that participants bring a
nutritious sack lunch, drink, and an afternoon snack.
www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us or 891-5015
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Children/Teen Programs
Mini-Houdini Magic Lessons
Become a skilled magician in a few short weeks. Learn to
make something vanish and re-appear. Tear up something and
restore it. Predict the future. You will learn this and much
more. All magic tricks are performed with objects you can find
around the house. This is an exciting new class where you will
learn to amaze and entertain your friends and family.
Registration Deadline: June 19
• July 1 to August 5
• Wednesday
• 6:30 to 7:30 pm
• Haynes Community Center
• Min: 8 Max: 12
• $67
• Ages 8 to 15
Hip-Hop Til You Drop
Get ready because we have some great hip hop dance moves
for you! Learn all of the most popular hip hop dance moves
and be able to bring them to parties, dances, and clubs in no
time. This class includes warm-up at the beginning of each
class, routines, and a freestyle circle at the end of each class.
Registration Deadline: June 17
• June 24 to August 26
• Wednesday
• 6:00 to 6:45 pm
• Sabana Grande Recreation Center
• Min: 8
Max: 12
• $40
• Ages 9 to 16
Dance Recital:
Sunday, August 30,
2:00 pm at Sabana Grande Recreation Center
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Children/Teen Programs
Basic Cake Decorating
This class introduces beginners to basic cake decorating.
You will be taught the basic steps of baking the cake, applying the printing, and icing. You will also learn how to
decorate cakes with roses, shells, zig zags, and many more
designs. A list of supplies will be given out at the first class.
Registration Deadline: Session 1 - May 26
Session 2 - July 7
• Session 1 - June 2 to June 23
• Session 2 - July 14 to August 4
• Tuesday
• 6:30 to 8:00 pm
• Sabana Grande Art Center
• Min: 8
Max: 12
• $25 per session
• Ages 11 to 15
Personal Presentation with Style Workshop
Your personal image is your calling card to success in all
areas of your life - your relationships with loved ones,
friends, family, and colleagues. This fun interactive
workshop covers important life-skills such as self esteem
and confidence building, wardrobe styling, tips on
grooming, body image, manners and etiquette, body
language, posture and poise, and the art of conversation.
It’s time to spice up your personal image!
Registration Deadline: May 1
• May 9
• Saturday
• 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Sabana Grande Art Center
• Min: 5
Max: 15
• $10
• Ages 11 to 18
Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Children/Teen Programs
Make-Believe Theatre
This program will enable middle and high school teens with
“Show Biz Fever” to perform a full-length play to the public.
Participants will have hands-on training in acting techniques,
drama, voice projection, stage presence, blocking, stage directions, props, costuming, and backstage techniques such as
lighting, sound, and special effects. Reading and voice auditions are required.
We will be presenting Nottingham, A Totally Teen Musical to the
public on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8, 7:00 pm, at
the Sabana Grande Recreation Center. Admission is $3.
Don’t miss Make-Believe Theatre’s Spring production of Sleepy
Hollow on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25, 7:00 pm, at
the Sabana Grande Recreation Center. Admission is $3.
Creating Cookie Bouquets
Birthday cakes are a thing of the past! Come and learn to create
cookie bouquets for all occasions.
Registration Deadline: Session 1 - June 1
Session 2 - June 29
• Session 1 - June 8 and June 15
• Session 2 - July 6 and July 13
• Monday
• 6:30 to 8:00 pm
• Sabana Grande Art Center
• Min: 8
Max: 12
• $25 (all supplies included) per session
• Ages 12 to 16
Registration Deadline: May 26
• June 2 to August 6
• Tuesday and Thursday
• 6:30 to 8:00 pm
• Sabana Grande Recreation Center
• Min: 10 Max: 20
• $38
• Ages 11 to 18
Candy Making Mania
Let your creativity run wild! Homemade candy is a fun,
festive, and delicious way to dress up any party or special
occasion.
Registration Deadline: Session 1 - June 15
Session 2 - July 13
• Session 1 - June 22 and June 29
• Session 2 - July 20 and July 27
• Monday
• 6:30 to 8:00 pm
• Sabana Grande Art Center
• Min: 8
Max: 12
• $25 (all supplies included) per session
• Ages 12 to 16
www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us or 891-5015
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