Recreation Activities
Longmont Recreation is your first stop for general leisure programs! Through sports, fitness, swimming, golf, and special interest classes, we strive to provide a wide range of programs that will nurture interests and passions at every age. For a complete program listing, download our seasonal brochure or search our online activity registration portal.
Visit our Online Registration Portal to buy or renew your Longmont Recreation pass, sign up for classes, register for teams and programs, and more! Having difficulty finding what you’re looking for? Check out our keyword search guide, visit our help page, or call us at 303-774-4700.
Register for Preschool Activities here
Itty Bitty City – No Registration Required
The Fall 2024 Itty Bitty City season runs September 13 through November 22.
Kids ages 6 months to 5 years have plenty of room to run and play! Parents must supervise their children. Please, no older kids. No fee for babies younger than 6 months. Fridays, 9-11 am at the St Vrain Memorial Building. Fee is $4 per child or a 10- visit pass is $34.
Purchase an Itty Bitty City pass.
Nature Fridays at Sandstone Ranch Visitors Center
Enjoy an indoor activity with outdoor exploration as the weather permits. Storytelling begins at 11 am. Activities vary; all ages welcome. Fee is $5 per child; parents and guardians are fee.
Register for Nature Fridays at Sandstone Ranch.
Music Together
Music together is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for infant, toddler and preschool children and their parents or caregiver. It is an early childhood curriculum that strongly emphasizes adult involvement. In the class, children learn by watching and listening to their adult role models. Each week parent and child experience chants, singing songs, movement activities, and instrumental jam sessions.
Learn more and register for Music Together.
Amazing Athletes: JumpBunch
Enjoy interaction with your toddler as they explore their minds, skills and abilities! Amazing Athletes JumpBunch® encourages development of the whole child through play, exploration, and movement. For ages 1.5 through 5yrs, plus summer camp offerings.
Learn more and register for JumpBunch.
Dance
Introductory dance and movement classes are offered by Dance Dimensions and Centennial State Ballet for ages 3-10.
Strider Glider Race: Ages 2-5 (May event)
Using 2-wheeled glider bikes designed specifically for preschool aged children to learn to ride, Longmont’s tiniest bikers will also get a taste of sportsmanship, camaraderie, and the excitement of riding with others their own age. The emphasis for this race is FUN, so get ready to cheer on our most adorable Longmont bikers!
Visit the Strider Glider event page for race details and registration information.
Cupcake Decorating
Calling all cupcake lovers! Be welcomed by the smell of freshly baked cupcakes and learn how to decorate these goodies using sugar fondant, sugar craft tools and a lot of creativity. In a small groups the instructor will give you step-by-step instructions to create a variety of themed designs. Each class is a new theme! Everybody leaves with 6 beautifully decorated cupcakes. No previous experience required.
Register for cupcake decorating.
Sewing
For ages 9 and older. Instructor Cathy offers a wide variety of sewing classes from “sew comfy pants” to quilting workshops. Themed classes are seasonal, search keyword “sew” to find all the classes that are open now! Sewing machines are provided and beginners are always welcome.
Dance
The City of Longmont has a strong partnership with Dance Dimensions and Centennial State Ballet which allows us to bring a variety of dance classes to our community. Jazz & Tap, Hip Hop, Ballet & Tumbling, Pom & Cheer and more! Classes are for ages 3+.
Karate & Martial Arts
Learn and practice the art of traditional Chung Do Kwan style of Taekwondo. Students increase their confidence, self esteem, and focus while they receive cardio and conditioning benefits through high intensity training. Martial arts provides numerous physical and mental health benefits including general fitness, self-confidence, weight loss, flexibility, muscle growth, and stress reduction. All experience levels are welcome. This is an on-going class. You can take as many months as you choose. Ages 5yrs and older.
Budo Shotokan Karate: Shotokan karate training helps increase physical fitness, confidence, improved motor skills, flexibility, speed, concentration, discipline & personal safety. Classes are developmentally appropriate and are taught by Sensei Chad Callaghan. This is an on-going class. You can take as many months as you choose. Ages 6yrs and older.
Djembe Drumming
Drumming is a universal activity that can be enjoyed by everyone regardless of age, origin, talent, or ability. It is all-inclusive and unites us with one common thread- The Love of The Beat! These classes are fun and easy. Basic strikes and 3-4-part rhythms are taught through interactive and enthusiastic sessions facilitated by instructor, Nancy Brauhn-Curnes. Drumming can provide many benefits including increased focus, memory and the reduction of tension, anxiety, and stress. Most important, it’s just plain fun!
No experience or musical background is required. Drums and percussion instruments are provided
Will Maker Legal Seminar
In a single easy session, you will complete a will, financial power of attorney, and combined medical directive (including living will, medical power of attorney, and organ donation) with the help of attorney Rebecca L. Bennetti and her staff. Includes all materials, witnessing, notarizing, individual review and plenty of time for discussion and questions. Couples must have individual wills. For ages 18yrs and older.
Seasonal & Outdoor Activities
- Certification and Job Training Programs
- CPR/AED/First Aid
- Lifeguard Swim Instructor & Swim Instructor Aide
- Continuing Education: Leisure and Arts Programs
- Golf
- Fitness
- Nature
- Special Events
- Sports Leagues
- Swim School and Aquatic Programs
- Learn to Swim program
- Masters and Beginning Masters swim programs
- Swim technique classes and clinics
- Water Fitness Classes
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Wellness
