
Virtual Recreation Boulder Creek
Welcome to Boulder Creek's Virtual Recreation and Resource Center. We are committed to ensuring that our community stays connected and healthy during this time.
Visit this page often or follow us on Facebook for new updates and ideas to keep you and your loved ones healthy, entertained and informed.
Please note that we do not endorse or receive funds to advertise any of the third party sites or services listed or referenced on this page.
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Indoor Activities
Here are a few ideas for staying active indoors.
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Take a Virtual Fitness Class - There are plenty of FREE options online. Here are just a few:
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Do Yoga with Me - Free yoga videos
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Fitness Blender - Variety of free videos
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Nike Training Club - App filled with free fitness videos
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For the Kids
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Fitness Blender for Kids - Free fitness videos
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Cosmic Kids Yoga - Kid friendly videos
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https://couponfollow.com/research/free-arts-crafts-resources
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Stay Connected
Although we’re all social distancing physically, as humans we need to stay connected emotionally. Try one or two of these out every day.
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Call a friend or relative you haven’t spoken to in a while to check in.
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Write a letter.
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Facetime.
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Support a local restaurant - Many restaurants are still open for take out or delivery orders. Support your favorite joints and order food for pick up or try out Doordash or Ubereats and have it brought to you.
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Volunteer - There are many opportunities to volunteer to help those in our community. The Second Harvest Food Bank is in need of extra help during this period of high demand. Sign-up for a shift on the food bank’s website.
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Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.
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Take care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep Make time to unwind.
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Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.
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Work on Mindfulness - Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.
For the Kids (or kids at heart)
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Hold a virtual play date through Facetime.
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Teach a young person how to write and send a letter.
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Take a Virtual Vacation - Explore the work using Google Earth! Use Street View to see places like you’re actually there.
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Head to the Monterey Bay Aquarium through their live stream.
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Educational Resources
Stay Informed Be in the Know
Visit these sites for the latest local information regarding COVID-19.
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Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency - This is the lead Agency in Santa Cruz county directing our community’s response to COVID-19.
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Centers for Disease Control - CDC’s COVID-19 site.
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Stay Nourished
Visit these sites for information on food resources.
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Second Harvest Food Bank - Food programs for all
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Meals on Wheels - Meal delivery for older adults