Boulder creek rec & park district
13333 Middleton Ave. downtown office 831-338-4144
15685 Forest Hill Drive. Bear Creek Office 831-703-4135



Downtown Rec Center office hours:
Tuesday-Friday 10am-2pm
Bear Creek Community Center office hours:
Tuesday-Saturday 12:30pm-6pm
District Manager:
Hallie Greene bcrpd2@gmail.com
Office Manager & Event Coordinator:
Kelly Pruden bcrpdcampaign@gmail.com
Youth Programs
Our Junior Volunteer Program offers young people the chance to gain valuable work experience, develop new skills, and serve their community.
Program Overview:
Appropriate for ages 13-16​
Volunteer opportunities may include:
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Assisting in children’s day care programs
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Helping with after-school enrichment activities
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Park or facility maintenance
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Office support and clerical help
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Other tasks as needed
Volunteer positions may be eligible for school credit (SLVHS students should confirm requirements with their school counselor).
Minimum commitment: One day per week for at least two hours, on a month by month basis.

14th
Rhythm Revolution - youth hip hop dance club
Tuesdays​
Little Hoppers
Ages: 3–6 years
Time: 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Cost: $200 per session
Blending music and movement to foster coordination, rhythm, and self-expression. Dancers build confidence as they learn simple routines and find their own creative groove.
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Hip Hop Heroes
Ages: 6-9 years
Time: 3:20 PM – 4:15 PM
Cost: $160 per session (or $100 KFD add on)
Encouraging self-expression through instructor lead choreography. Students learn new steps, improve coordination, and enjoy the camaraderie of performing together.
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Street Vibes
Ages: 9–12 years
Time: 4:20 PM – 5:20 PM
Cost: $160 per session (or $100 KFD add on)
Encouraging self-expression through dynamic routines set to energetic music. Students learn new steps, improve coordination, and enjoy the camaraderie of performing together.
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Little Scientists
Encourages curiosity through hands-on STEM activities, simple experiments, and weekly themes. Children learn to ask questions, make observations, and discover the wonders of the world around them.
Physics in Action
Explore the basics of physics through fun projects like the Egg Drop Challenge. Kids will design and build structures to protect an egg from a high fall, while learning about gravity, motion, and materials. This session encourages teamwork and creative problem-solving in a supportive environment.
Nature Quest
Join us outdoors in local parks and the downtown recreation center for hands-on nature activities. Kids will participate in guided walks, explore habitats, and engage in conservation projects. This session helps them appreciate the environment, develop observation skills, and learn sustainable practices through interactive fun.
Starts: October 8th at the downtown Rec Center gym
When: Tuesdays October 8 - March 25th
Monthly commitment only
Age: 2.5-4.5 yrs
Time: 11am-11:45am
Cost: $60 per month
Discounted rate for Little Explorers already enrolled on Tuesday's: $32 per month
Instructor: Natalie Abot
Contact info: natalie_abot@yahoo.com
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The Soccer Stars program is designed to be a fun introduction to soccer. We will play age appropriate games and learn the basic rules of the game. We will practice skills and play games to help build those skills. Goals for this age group are to increase confidence, instill a love of the game, and provide space to make new friends.
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Art Variety
Fridays
Ages: 7–12 years
Time: 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Beaded & Bedazzled:
2/28 - 3/28 | 4-week session [no program 3/14] + kids booth at Kids Fest 3/23
Cost: $115 per session
Description: This special “Beaded & Bedazzled” edition of Art Variety is all about jewelry-making! Young artists will explore various techniques—from stringing beads to crafting one-of-a-kind pieces—while practicing design and color theory. Throughout the session, they’ll discover new ways to express themselves and develop hands-on artistic skills.
Crochet, Knot, Macrame:
4/25 - 5/16 | 4-week session
Cost: $115 per session
Description: Discover the creative world of crochet, macramé, and other yarn-based crafts in our Yarn & Knot Art Class. Perfect for all skill levels, you'll learn diverse techniques to create beautiful and unique projects in a friendly, supportive environment. Join us to unleash your creativity
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Santa Cruz Mountain Art Center presents:
Art After School for Boulder Creek Elementary students
2nd-5th graders will complete a variety of guided projects including watercolor and ink, sculpture/character creation, window pane art, and cyanotype art. Take as many sessions as you like! All materials are included. Pack a healthy snack and bring a water bottle.

Every Monday March 3- May 19 2025 (excluding slvusd holidays.
Pick up at BCE with walkdown to downtown Rec Center, rain or shine.
Drop off option for girls who don't attend BCE @ 3pm at our downtown Rec Center.
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Girls will spend time at Junction Park and around town, participating in community service while learning about inclusion, friendship and self love.
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Kids Fun Day afterschool care 2024-2025
Start Date: Thursday August 8th 2024 - June 5th, 2025
Pricing: $30 per day (Wednesday's $50)
Location: Downtown Rec Center
13333 Middleton Ave
Time: 2:44pm-6pm
Monday-Friday
***Max capacity - 20 students***
Student will be walked by members of our team from BCE down to the Rec Center in town, rain or shine.
We follow the SLVUSD calendar schedule for breaks and holidays
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Little Explorers 2024-2025​
Start Date: Monday August 12th 2024- June Thursday June 5th, 2025
Pricing: $46 per day
Location: Downtown Rec Center
13333 Middleton Ave
Time: 9am-1pm
Monday-Friday
Ages: 18mo -4.5 yrs
***Max capacity - 12 students per day***
We follow the SLVUSD calendar schedule for breaks and holidays

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We have Little Explorers swag!

Circle
Circle is a play based preschool aged program with a focus on positive social emotional skills. Each day children enjoy exploring, playing, crafting and building community in a safe and inclusive environment.
Who: Children ages 2 1/2 to 5
Where: Bear Creek Community Center 15685 Forest Hill Dr.
When: Tuesday, Thursday 9-1
$50 per day
For more info or enrollment contact
Shanda @ 831-234-2727 or southstcentre@gmail.com


Santa Cruz Mountain Learning Collective
SCMLC is a two day a week program run through South Street Centre that offers enrichment, support and community for homeschooling families of children K-5. Families sign up for our 9 month program which runs from September through May.
On Mondays, the program meets at Mt. Cross in Ben Lomond for an outdoor education class. On Wednesdays, the students meet at Bear Creek Clubhouse in Boulder Creek to participate in a project based classroom experience.
Most importantly, SCMLC is a group of fun loving, exceptional families, working together to create a program for our kids where they can build friendships, inspire curiosity and most of all have fun learning and playing.
COST: $280 per month September through May 10-2pm
Where: 15685 Forest Hill Dr. in Boulder Creek
Please email Shanda or Traci-Lin
scmlcollective@gmail.com for more information
Cub Scout Pack 623
Cub Scouting is fun for the whole family, serving
our local youth in K-5th grade. It involves fun,
hands-on learning and achievement that
puts kids in the middle of the action
and prepares them for today,
and for life.
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Pack 623 meets bi-monthly
towork on outdoor
skills, life skills and
community service.
We hike, camp, learn and play.
Cub Scouts provides opportunities
to strengthen connection with the
community, which in turn fosters
Scout's growth and development.
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Please contact pack623bouldercreek@gmail.com
for more information or find us at beascout.org
Scout Troop 623
Boy Scout Troop 623 provides opportunities for boys in the Santa Cruz Mountains to engage in character development through participation in troop meetings
and outings. We have fun
camping, hiking and river
rafting.
Each year
the Troop attends
Summer Camp.
We meet Monday, 7PM,
at the Boulder Creek
Recreation
Center, 13333 Middleton Ave, Boulder Creek CA 95006.
For more information, please contact Scoutmaster Brent McKee and Committee Chair Nicole Berridge (831-331-3431) at troop623bouldercreek@gmail.com