Alta Canyon Sports Center is full of activities for all age groups. The highlight of the Center is the outdoor Olympic-size swimming pool, open Memorial Day through Labor Day, which offers magnificent views of the mountains. A concession stand is open during swim times to buy snacks.

Swimming lessons include: American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program for children six months to five years, Level I-VII for children five years and older, diving classes, Boy Scout Water Safety Program, teen lessons, Jr. Guard, and Pre-Competitive Swim Team for seven to 15-year-olds. Prices and times vary; call for more information. Pool hours are Mon-Fri 12n-4:30pm & 6:30pm-8pm; Sat 12n-8pm; Sun 12n-5pm (Memorial Day-Labor Day). Call for holiday schedule.

Tumbling classes are offered for ages three to ten. Classes are taught Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Boys and girls of all levels can participate.

Tennis coach Ken Wade offers tennis lessons for five to 18-year-old children. Levels include Beginner and Intermediate, and class size is limited to fifteen players per class. Both spring and summer lessons are offered. Call or check the website for dates, times, and prices. Registration begins in early April.

Afternoon Pre-school is offered in the fall three days a week from Labor Day to Memorial Day for three to five year olds.

The FIRST Club is offered both before- and afterschool and off-track for kids in grades one through six. It is a state licensed childcare program. Children participate in recreational activities, arts & crafts, and can get homework help. The program also includes a weekly fieldtrip and daily snacks. Transportation is provided to and from various area schools for the afterschool program. For more information call 801.568.4613.

Kid's Summer Camp activities at the Alta Canyon Sports Center include arts and crafts, swimming, and active play. Also offered are outings to places such as Raging Waters, the Museum of Natural History, Nickelcade, Classic Skating, bowling, and The Gateway. Each week of camp has a theme. The camp is designed especially for kids between the ages of five and 12.

Teens can register for R.E.B.A.L. Summer Camp (Recreation and Endurance Boys And Ladies). The camps are for teens ages 12 to 14, and planned activities include sports, arts and crafts, and fieldtrips. Some specific fieldtrips/activities the camp has offered are trips to Boondocks, Raging Waters, Nickelcade, and movie premiers. The weeks are themed, with themes catering to teens.

For both the teen camps and the kid summer camps, there is a $100 registration fee for each session, and registration begins in mid to late March. Call or check the website for dates and pricing.

Children ages three to seven can enroll in Kinder Camp. Morning and afternoon sessions are offered four days each week for two weeks. Sessions include swim lessons, so children should arrive ready to swim. Space is limited to 12 children per session. Call or check the website for dates and pricing; registration begins in early April.

Sports-minded kids ages seven to 12 can try the Champ Camp, a week-long summer camp teaching basic rules for ten team sports, and opportunities to play them. Registration begins in early March. Call or check the website for dates and pricing.

Alta Canyon Sports Center hosts birthday parties, private pool parties, and offers private pool pavilion rental at its outdoor 50-meter pool. Call for reservations.

Family memberships are available for the summer or on an annual basis. Residents qualify for a discount on memberships. Call for prices and for more information.

Kid's Summer Camp activities at the Alta Canyon Sports Center include arts and crafts, swimming, and active play. Also offered are outings to places such as Raging Waters, the Museum of Natural History, Nickelcade, Classic Skating, bowling, and The Gateway. Each week of camp has a theme. The camp is designed especially for kids between the ages of five and 12.

Teens can register for R.E.B.A.L. Summer Camp (Recreation and Endurance Boys And Ladies). The camps are for teens ages 12 to 14, and planned activities include sports, arts and crafts, and fieldtrips. Some specific fieldtrips/activities the camp has offered are trips to Boondocks, Raging Waters, Nickelcade, and movie premiers. The weeks are themed, with themes catering to teens.

For both the teen camps and the kid summer camps, there is a $100 registration fee for each session, and registration begins in mid to late March. Call or check the website for dates and pricing.

Sports-minded kids ages seven to 12 can try the Champ Camp, a week-long camp teaching basic rules for ten team sports, and opportunities to play them. Registration begins in early March. Call or check the website for dates and pricing.

Children ages three to seven can enroll in Kinder Camp. Morning and afternoon sessions are offered four days each week for two weeks. Sessions include swim lessons, so children should arrive ready to swim. Space is limited to 12 children per session. Call or check the website for dates and pricing; registration begins in early April.

Other summer opportunities for children include swim lessons and tennis lessons. Call for information on dates, times, and pricing.

The Basin Recreation Field House is an athletic center that features an indoor turf field, cardio machines, a weight room, a running track, batting cages with pitching machines, and golf practice cages. Several sports offerings for children and families are available, including Soccer and lacrosse leagues, camps, and clinics, Parent/Tot Fitness Adventures by Stretch-n-Grow, Shooting Stars Running Programs, and yoga for teens and tweens.

Memberships are available. See the rec center's website for a complete price list.

Black Diamond Gymnastics and Sports Center offers all levels of gymnastics, trampoline, cheerleading, rock climbing, and tumbling instruction. An academic tutoring program for grades one through 12 compliments the athletic offerings. Classes, birthday parties, after school programs, sports camps, and teams are available through the center.

A complete schedule of classes is available on the website. A preschool program for children ages nine months to six years focuses on gross and fine motor skills, cognitive development, social skills, positive self-esteem, and basic gymnastics and movement education.

Children in the afterschool enrichment program get picked up from their school and taken to Black Diamond where they attend a class appropriate for their age and ability, do crafts, and work on homework. The program is offered Monday through Friday until 6pm.

Three birthday party packages are available: Circus, Gymnastics, and rock climbing. All equipment is provided. Packages include invitations, a one-hour class, and balloons for everyone. Call for pricing and to reserve a party spot.

Sports camps are offered from late June to mid August. The four-day camps are for children ages three to 12, and run Monday through Thursday. Call or check the website for prices and schedules.

The Columbus Center is a community center that serves South Salt Lake residents. It is in the old and beautiful Columbus School building. Besides a basketball court, auditorium, and several meeting rooms, the building also houses a senior center and the Columbus Library.

Open play basketball and billiards is available to children in 3rd through 12th grades. The schedule for open play changes throughout the year, so call for times. Parents or legal guardians must fill out liability waivers for their children to participate. Open play is free.

Other programs for children include an indoor soccer league for boys and girls ages four to 12, and a Youth City Council for children in 9th through 12th grades.

Many organizations offer classes at the Columbus Center, for both adults and children. Classes include Hula Dance, Hawaiian Language, Judo, various types of Karate, Jazzercise, yoga, guitar lessons, Salsa, Swing, Ballroom, and Latin Dance, and more. Call the center to find out about specific offerings and to get information about how to sign up. Fees vary by class.

Summer camp opportunities are available through the Columbus Center. The week-long camps are offered from mid June through mid August. Children can choose from the following camps: Golf (ages 10-14), Jr. Jazz Basketball (ages 5-12), Volleyball (ages 10-15), Soccer (ages 5-12), Theatre (ages 8-15), and Dance (ages 8-15). All camps are very affordable, and participants receive a t-shirt. Early registration is advised; call 801.412.3268 for more information.

The auditorium, gym, and classrooms can all be rented for special occasions, including receptions, birthday parties, family reunions, etc. The auditorium can hold 390 people. The gym has a capacity of 390 people when used for an event. Capacities of the meeting rooms vary, from 48 to 99 people. Equipment can also be rented, including TVs, VCRs, DVD players, microphones, dry erase boards, projectors, pianos, tables, table cloths, and napkins. Stop by the Columbus Center to fill out a rental application.

Copperview Community Center - also called the Copperview Recreation Center - offers several arts and sports programs for kids and families. Specific programs include adult softball leagues and teams, Crafty Kids classes (ages 3-12), Kid Sport classes (ages 3-5), outdoor soccer (ages 3-12), Summer Arts in the Park (ages 5-10), Summer Field Trip Frenzy (ages 8-12), Super Summer Blast (ages 5-12), tennis lessons, a Youth Theatre program, youth baseball (ages 9-13), youth t-ball and coach pitch, and a weight room. Free and reduced pricing is available for those with a demonstrated need. Scholarships are also available.

An adaptive recreation program is available for individuals with disabilities.

Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center offers indoor and outdoor swimming pools, an ice-rink for hockey and skating, tennis, a variety of field sports, racquetball, wallyball, specialty classes, a skate park, a nursery and more.

The outdoor pool is the hottest ticket in town during the summer (very crowded). It's a big hit with young children thanks to its very large zero-depth entry (gradual increase in depth) and pool playground; older children enjoy the impressive water slides. Please check the schedule or call the center for more information. There is no charge to members; non-member youth (ages three to 17) and seniors pay $4, adults pay $5. Monday and Friday nights are Family Nights - bring your whole family and pay only $16 for up to six immediate family members. If you have a group of seven or more, you can get a group rate of $3.25 per person if you reserve in advance. The indoor pool has the same pricing.

Over a dozen different swimming classes are offered year-round for children ages three to five. Discounts are available if enrolling more than one child. Private lessons are not scheduled at the center, though arrangements can be made to use the pool for private lessons.

Puck practice, hockey lessons and hockey leagues are all geared to get you as close to the NHL as possible. Puck practice is $5 per player (free for goalies) and is scheduled by age groups. Please check the schedule or call the center for more information.

Hockey lessons are offered year round for children ages five to 16. Basic skating skills are a pre-requisite for these classes. Most equipment is available from the skate rental room free of charge during class time. Students are to provide their own shin guards, elbow pads, and hockey gloves. Classes consist of 10 to 14 children, and the cost is $45 for members and $50 for non-members. A discount is available if enrolling more than one child.

To join a hockey league, please contact the coordinator for the group you are interested in joining.

The year-round ice-skating rink offers open ice-skating, skating lessons and figure skating clubs. Open ice-skating is a very popular weekend outing for all ages. Check the schedule or call the center for more information. There is no charge to members; non-member youth (ages four to 17) and seniors pay $4.50; adults pay $5. Skate rentals are included with the nonmember pricing and for premium members; basic members pay $1.50 for skate rentals. If you have a group of seven or more, you can get a group rate of $4 per person, including skate rentals, with advance reservations.

The Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center follows the US Figure Skating Association's Skate with US program, so your youngster has a better chance of making it to the Olympics! Classes are offered to ages four and up in groups of eight to 12 students. Members pay $45 for six half-hour lessons, or $50 for non-members. A $1 discount is applied if more than one child is enrolled.

Private ice skating lessons can be scheduled at the center's front office. Fill out a private lesson request form. The form is given to the requested coach or is used to match the student up with a coach. For more information about private lessons, call 801.943.3190 ex 162.

The outdoor tennis courts are a great way to spend the cool Salt Lake summer evenings. Please call the main office for lessons or to make a reservation. No charge to members and $2 for non-members to use the courts.

A wonderful selection of field sports are offered here, including baseball, football, lacrosse, and soccer, all at various levels.
For more information, contact the coordinator of the sport you are interested in joining.

Racquetball and Wallyball courts can be rented by the hour Mon-Fri 5am-10pm; Sat 6am-9:30pm; and Sun 12n-5pm. Please call for pricing as the cost structure is very complex.

A variety of specialty classes, including Babysitting, Boy Scout Night, Karate, Kindermusik, Lifeguard Training, and more are offered at the center. To sign up for a class, contact the coordinator for class you are interested in joining.

The nursery is open Mon-Thu 8am-8pm and Fri 8am-4pm (closed Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays). Parents must be participating in an activity at the rec center while their children are at the nursery. Cost is $1.50/hour per child for kids ages two to eight, or $2/hour for children under 24 months. No visit may exceed two hours.

During the summer months, children ages nine to 12 can participate in the Summer Kids Club on weekdays from 9am to 1pm. Supervised activities include basketball, crafts, game tables, and board games. Children are welcome to come and go as they please during the Kids Club. The club is free to members.

Many programs are run through Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation, but are held at Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center. These include Afterschool Program, Ski & Snowboard, Indoor Soccer, Jr Jazz Basketball and more. For more information about Salt Lake County Programs, call 801.943-9673.

Please call the main office for membership pricing. There are many, many options and the cost structure depends on whether you are a resident of the Cottonwood Heights area.

Dimple Dell Fitness & Recreation Center
is one of several local fitness centers that have benefited from the Zoo, Arts, and Parks (ZAP) Tax. Money from the fund helped build the facility in 2001, and locals have been enjoying the fitness center ever since.

The center offers a climbing wall, two indoor pools (a lap pool and a leisure/activity pool), a fitness room, aerobics areas, a gym, a basketball court, an indoor track, and a drop-in child care center.

The Leisure Pool features a lazy river, a large water slide, a bubble couch, and a water fort. It is open Mon-Tue 3pm-8:30pm, Wed-Fri 1pm-8:30pm, Sat 11am-8:30pm, and Sun 10am-3:30pm. Tot Time, a time for just parents and children under the age of five, is offered Tue & Thu 11am-12n. The center also operates the Draper Outdoor Pool from Memorial Day to Labor Day each summer.

A flat daily fee is charged to the center, which entitles folks to swim, play basketball, workout, or whatever. For people to come frequently, it is advisable to look into the center's annual memberships. Membership cost varies by age and by payment type. See website for details.

The center's sports programs for adults include men's, women's, and coed volleyball, and men's basketball. Youth sports programs include volleyball, tee-ball, flag football, track and field, tennis, competitive basketball, basketball personal training and camps, indoor and outdoor soccer, lacrosse, off-track programs (horseback riding camp, art classes, a Super Sport program, bowling, ski lessons, and snowboard lessons), and field trip programs.

Classes: Offerings include pilates, yoga, indoor cycling, power pump, swimming, lifeguard training, and climbing. Classes available to children include cheer, ballet, Music & Movement (for parents and their children ages five and under), art, magic, chess, karate, pre-school sports, and swimming lessons.

Parties: The fitness center hosts two kinds of birthday parties; Beach Birthday Swimming Parties, or Rock climbing Parties. Beach Birthday Swimming parties include unlimited swimming, an hour in the decorated party room (pick from several themes), a large pizza, drinks, and a party shirt and bag for the birthday child. The cost is $70 for up to eight people; additional guests cost $3.50 each. Add-ons are available. Rock climbing Parties include everything from the beach party, plus one hour on the rock wall. The cost is $120 for up to eight people, plus $5 for each additional guest. Harness rental is included. All parties must be booked in person; no phone reservations are accepted. A deposit is required at the time of booking.

Drop-in child care is available for children ages three months to eight years. Parents must remain in the fitness center while their child is in the day care, and there is a two hour limit. The child care center is open Mon-Thu 7:45am-11:45am and 5pm-8:30pm, Fri 7:45am-11:45am, and Sat 7:45am-11:30am. Reservations are required 9am-11am Mon-Fri; call to reserve a spot. The cost is $1.25/hour.

Dimple Dell Fitness & Recreation Center
is one of several local fitness centers that have benefited from the Zoo, Arts, and Parks (ZAP) Tax. Money from the fund helped build the facility in 2001, and locals have been enjoying the fitness center ever since.

The center offers a climbing wall, two indoor pools (a lap pool and a leisure/activity pool), a fitness room, aerobics areas, a gym, a basketball court, an indoor track, and a drop-in child care center.

The Leisure Pool features a lazy river, a large water slide, a bubble couch, and a water fort. It is open Mon-Tue 3pm-8:30pm, Wed-Fri 1pm-8:30pm, Sat 11am-8:30pm, and Sun 10am-3:30pm. Tot Time, a time for just parents and children under the age of five, is offered Tue & Thu 11am-12n. The center also operates the Draper Outdoor Pool from Memorial Day to Labor Day each summer.

A flat daily fee is charged to the center, which entitles folks to swim, play basketball, workout, or whatever. For people to come frequently, it is advisable to look into the center's annual memberships. Membership cost varies by age and by payment type. See website for details.

The center's sports programs for adults include men's, women's, and coed volleyball, and men's basketball. Youth sports programs include volleyball, tee-ball, flag football, track and field, tennis, competitive basketball, basketball personal training and camps, indoor and outdoor soccer, lacrosse, off-track programs (horseback riding camp, art classes, a Super Sport program, bowling, ski lessons, and snowboard lessons), and field trip programs.

Classes: Offerings include pilates, yoga, indoor cycling, power pump, swimming, lifeguard training, and climbing. Classes available to children include cheer, ballet, Music & Movement (for parents and their children ages five and under), art, magic, chess, karate, pre-school sports, and swimming lessons.

Parties: The fitness center hosts two kinds of birthday parties; Beach Birthday Swimming Parties, or Rock climbing Parties. Beach Birthday Swimming parties include unlimited swimming, an hour in the decorated party room (pick from several themes), a large pizza, drinks, and a party shirt and bag for the birthday child. The cost is $70 for up to eight people; additional guests cost $3.50 each. Add-ons are available. Rock climbing Parties include everything from the beach party, plus one hour on the rock wall. The cost is $120 for up to eight people, plus $5 for each additional guest. Harness rental is included. All parties must be booked in person; no phone reservations are accepted. A deposit is required at the time of booking.

Drop-in child care is available for children ages three months to eight years. Parents must remain in the fitness center while their child is in the day care, and there is a two hour limit. The child care center is open Mon-Thu 7:45am-11:45am and 5pm-8:30pm, Fri 7:45am-11:45am, and Sat 7:45am-11:30am. Reservations are required 9am-11am Mon-Fri; call to reserve a spot. The cost is $1.25/hour.

East Millcreek Recreation Center offers a gymnasium and fitness room. A variety of programs for children are available, including dance, chess, karate, self defense, tumbling, tee ball, baseball, volleyball, adaptive softball, basketball, flag football, golf clinics, soccer, track and field, tennis, summer sports camps.

Memberships are available; see the website for details and pricing.

A state-licensed preschool program for children ages three to five operates on-site. Children must be completely potty trained. Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are provided. A Kindergarten program is offered as well, and operates on the same calendar year as the Granite School District. A childcare program for school-aged children in first to sixth grades offers before and afterschool care, and transportation to and from schools in the Granite District east of State Street. During school breaks, full-day care is available for school-aged children. Visit the rec center's website for hours, pricing, and details.

At Gymcats, children ages one and up (and even adults) can learn skills in gymnastics, tumbling/cheer, trampoline, and dance. The center is owned and operated by Kerry Griggers, a former NCAA Division I Gymnast.

Preschool classes are broken down into age-appropriate offerings: Mini Kittens (walking-2), Kittens (under 3), Cubs (3-4), and Supercubs (4 1/2-5 1/2).

Pricing varies by class. Forty-five minute classes that meet once each week cost $88 for a seven-week session. Check the website for a complete cost breakdown. Discounts are available for early payments and for families with more than one child enrolled at the facility.

Open Gym is offered on Fridays from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Children ages six and up can use the equipment while supervised by trained coaches. The cost is $8 for member and guests with advanced registration, or $10 at the door. Preschool Open Gym is held on Thursdays from 12:15pm to 1:30pm and Fridays from 11:45am to 1pm. The cost is $5 and the class is for children from walking to six years old.

Parent's Night Out is offered every Friday from 6:30pm to 11pm. Kids are supervised by trained coaches, and are provided with games, free-time in the gym, movies, and pizza. With one day advanced registration, the cost is $12 for members. For nonmembers, or for members without reservations, the cost is $15.

Birthday parties include 90 minutes of access to the gymnastics facility, games, obstacle courses, in-ground trampoline time, and fun in the loose foam pit. Certified instructors supervise the party. Each party guest receives a free lesson card. Parties cost $100 for up to ten guests; each additional guest is $10, with a limit of 30 guests. Call ahead to reserve a party.

Summer gymnastics camp is offered in mid July. Girls and boys ages four and up are instructed in gymnastics over a five day period. The camp costs $109 for all five days, or $30 for each individual day. Discounts apply for siblings and for early registration. Call or check the website for details.

The mission statement of the Jewish Community Center is to enrich the lives of the Jewish community and the community at large. It fulfills its mission by offering a variety of educational, recreational, fitness, cultural, and social programs for all ages and stages of life.

Housed in a 100,000 square foot facility, it offers both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, year-round tennis courts, fitness equipment, an indoor track, classrooms, special event facilities, a daycare center, and a nationally accredited early childhood center.

Early Childhood Center: Nationally accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the ECC is a preschool offering year round programs for children two years of age through kindergarten. It is a play-based program and has a low child to teacher ratio.

Birthday Parties: The JCC can host parties of up to 30 children. Parents only have to pick a date and time, choose a theme (there are many to choose from), select add-ons if desired, and invite the children. Call for detailed information and pricing. For detailed information about birthday parties, check online. For pricing information call Shannon Fallis at 801.581.0098 ex 199.

Swimming Pools: The indoor and outdoor pools are popular for plain old water fun, but are also used for swimming lessons, swim team, and water aerobics. For information on these activities, call 801.581.0098 ex 117 or email shollinger@slcjcc.org.

Tennis Courts: The courts are open year round, and JCC offers private and semi-private lessons, as well as workouts for kids, juniors, and adults.

Hourly Childcare: While parents work up a sweat, their children can play in the hourly childcare center onsite. Reservations are not accepted.

Youth and Teen Programs: The JCC provides kids with the opportunity to learn, socialize, and grow together as a community and as friends. The youth-led BBYO program empowers teens to develop their leadership potential. Kids Konnection after school program is offered for kids in grades one through eight, and includes field trips to educational and fun places, as well as activities such as swimming, climbing, tennis, and art. Homework Hall is a program that allows children to get their homework done right after school, allowing parents and children a quiet evening at home. A staff member is available to help with homework questions.

Camps: The JCC offers a variety of camp options and school break activities, including the Bernie Solomon Summer Camp, the Specialty Summer Camp, and the Early Childhood Center Summer Camp. Afterschool Winterland camps are offered in mid to late December.

Memberships: Included in a membership are free parking, and access to the fitness facilities, group fitness classes, pools and spa, tennis courts, gymnasium, track, and spinning studio. For an additional fee, members can get hourly childcare, personal training, pilates classes, massage therapy, camp/preschool/kindergarten/childcare enrollment, after school programs, classes, and discounts on banquet facilities. For more information about memberships and prices, call 801.581.0098 ex 105 or email dburg@slcjcc.org.

The Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center offers a fitness/cardio room, aerobics classes, yoga, tennis (lessons and leagues on nine lighted outdoor courts), a gymnasium for basketball or volleyball, Becky's School of Dance (classes in hip-hop, ballet, tap, jazz, tumbling, cheer, partner classes, and advanced performance teams), karate classes, weight management classes, a steam room, hot tubs, and a sauna room.

Some special offerings for kids include an outdoor kids recreation/splash pool, an outdoor kids playground, the Kids Club, which keeps kids active when school is out, an Up With Kids program, which teaches theatrical arts, and scout merit badge sessions.

The Summer Teen Club helps teens make new friends and stay active throughout the summer. The three-week sessions are offered several times throughout the summer at a cost of $50 per person. Sessions are offered early June through late August. Call to sign up.

At the indoor and outdoor pools, offerings include open plunge, water aerobics, swim lessons, Moms in Motions (a class for pregnant women), water polo, lap swimming, Red Cross training, and swim teams. The website has a complete list of offerings and prices.

Members of the Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center can skate for free during public skate sessions at the Utah Olympic Oval. The Olympic Oval is located directly adjacent to the Fitness Center, west of the outdoor pools. See the website for details.

Birthday parties are available at the fitness center for groups of any size. Prices vary; expect to pay from about $5/hour to $50/hour depending on the room/area chosen for the party. Outside food and beverages are allowed. Complete details are available on the center's website. To reserve a party, call 801.966.5555, ex 247 or 117.

Childcare: A licensed childcare program is available onsite for children up to age eight. Parents must be at the fitness center to take advantage of the program. Call ahead (801.966.5555, ex 227) to reserve a spot for children under the age of two. Reservations are also recommended for all children from the hours of 9am to 11am due to high demand during that time of day. The fee is $1.50/hour, and there is a two hour limit. The child care hours are Mon-Thu 8:30am-1pm & 4pm-8pm, Fri 8:30am-1pm & 4pm-6:30pm, and Sat 8:30am-12n.

A variety of memberships are available, for residents and non-residents. See the website for a complete list of memberships and admission rates.

Kim's Academy of Tae Kwon Do offers instruction in World TaeKwonDo Federation-style Korean TaeKwonDo. Kids as young as three and a half can enroll in the Little Tigers program, while regular instruction is offered for ages five and up (including adults). Programs for children have an emphasis on respect (of self, parents, teachers, elders), kindness, and cleanliness.

The academy also offers afterschool and off-track programs featuring rock and gem hunting, nature-inspired science projects, swimming field trips, and Tae Kwon Do classes.

Life Time Fitness is a 24-hour fitness center that offers a variety of summer camps and other youth programs for members and nonmembers alike. Classes and camps run during holidays and other school breaks for children as young as three and as old as 16. Themes include field trips, dance, art, science, sports, cheers, basketball, soccer, swimming, and rock climbing. Visit the website for a current list of classes/camps.

The fitness center also offers two hours of child care for kids ages three months to 11 years old while the parents work out in the gym or swim in the pool.

Magna Fitness and Recreation Center offers exercise rooms, aerobic fitness rooms, a gymnasium, an outdoor pool, an outdoor splash pad, and an indoor track. The pool and splash pad are open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Some offerings for kids include track and field, Bee's Baseball, indoor and outdoor soccer, Jr. Jazz Basketball, Ute Football, dance, karate, tumbling, and swim lessons, swim team, yoga.

A state-licensed preschool program operates on-site for two and three-year olds. The center also offers a kindergarten program and before/afterschool/off-track programs for school-aged children. Visit the rec center's website for prices and details.

Martial Arts World offers a number of different martial arts classes for all members of the family - beginner through advanced. Classes for men, women, and children are offered five evenings a week, and on Saturdays. Cost depends on the program. Weight control and nutrition classes are also available.

The center provides a curriculum that incorporates several martial arts styles including Tae Kwon-Do, Karate, KungFu, JuDo, HapKiDo, TaiChi, yoga, kick-boxing, Jujitsu, and aerobic self-defense.

Martial Arts World offers an afterschool program for local students, and provides free transportation from many area schools for children enrolled in the afterschool program. The afternoon is filled with structured activities, martial arts classes, and study time.

Kids can also participate in summer camps and school break camps at Martial Arts World. Camps include games, skills training, character development, field trips, and martial arts classes. Participants receive a free uniform when signing up. The camps run Monday-Friday 7am-6:15pm, and are for children ages five through 18.

This recreation center includes over 4,000 square feet of state-of-the-art fitness equipment, an indoor swimming pool and hot tub, steam and sauna rooms located in each locker area, a drop-in day care room, five racquetball courts, aerobics and dance studios, and a small gymnasium.

There are many youth classes offered throughout the year such as dance, tumbling, drawing, music, and martial arts. A babysitting training class is offered to kids ages 11 and up. Swim lessons for any skill level are taught throughout the year. A lot of the classes/programs are scheduled during the week in the after school hours.

A wide variety of youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics are also available. These leagues/clinics include Jr. Jazz basketball, indoor/outdoor soccer, tee-ball/coach pitch baseball, NFL flag football, tennis, track, and golf. There are also swim teams for ages five and up.

Check online for details on class or program dates and for information about registration for any of the happenings at the Marv Jenson Fitness and Recreation Center.

Prices for the fitness center vary according to usage. Daily rates are $10 for a family (up to eight people), $4 for adults (16 and over), $3 for teens (13-15) & seniors, $2 for youth (4-12), and $1 for children under the age of four. Monthly rates start at $25 for individuals, and $50 for a family. There are also yearly memberships available that start at $195 for an individual. Family memberships cost varying amounts depending on the number of people in the family. Check the website for details.

Momentum is a rock climbing gym for all levels and almost all ages. Offerings specific to children include a kids' climbing team, an afterschool climbing club, and an off track climbing camp. A Kids' Area, with walls no higher than eight feet, is designed especially for children who are not yet able to use the main climbing area (requirements for the main area: must be at least 16 years old, or children aged 12-15 can attend the Youth Certification Program and use the main climbing area upon completion). Children must be accompanied by their parent/guardian while in the Kids' Area.

A daycare is available for children aged 18 months and up. The cost for daycare is $4/child/hour.

Momentum also offers yoga classes for kids and adults, Pilates classes, and has a weight room.

The Momentum Cafe is located within the climbing gym. It serves a selection of hot and cold drinks, pastries, sandwiches, and bagels. Free wireless internet access is available in the cafe.

Family Night is offered on select Monday nights after 5pm. The $10 Family Night fee includes harness rental. Call or check the gym's website for the dates of upcoming Family Nights.

Memberships are available, and include unlimited access to the studio classes, weight room, wireless internet, and discounts in the cafe and on the clinics. Pricing and details can be found on the gym's website.

For those that want the climbing fun to come to them, Momentum has a mobile climbing wall. Prices start at $150/hour.

Mountain Dell Canyon Golf Course offers two challenging 18-hole courses - a lake course and a canyon course. Golf carts are recommended since the course stretches four miles up the mountain before looping back to the clubhouse. It isn't uncommon to see deer, elk, moose, eagles, hawks, badgers, squirrels, and the occasional cougar on the course in the mornings and early evenings.

A Junior Golf Program is available to children ages 8 to 17. The program consists of opportunities such as Basic Golf Skills Clinics, Junior Golf Camp, Junior Girls PREP Development Program, Parent/Junior Scramble Tournaments, Junior Golf Leagues, and the Tom Sorensen SLC Junior Amateur tournament. Call 801.483.5418 or visit the website for details about the junior golf program.

My Gym offers great gym classes that keep kids coming back session after session: It's not unusual to have former Little Bundles (6 weeks-6 months) move on to Tiny Tykes (7-13 months), continue on to Waddlers (14-22 months), make their way through Gymsters (23 months-2.5 years), and end their parent participation classes as Terrific Tots (2.5-3.5 years). And then there's a whole range of independent classes, for kids from 3.5 years up through 13 years.

Classes meet once each week, and run for eight week sessions. Session prices vary depending on the age of the child. Prices includes one Free Play per week in addition to the class.

Camps are offered in summer and winter for kids ages 2 and up. Pricing and schedules are available online.

Energetic teachers and well-organized birthday parties, modeled after regular classes and supplemented with balloons, decorations, set-up, refreshments, and clean-up service, make these independently-owned fitness centers worth checking out.

Party Packages are available for members and nonmembers (members receive a discount). The packages are for up to 20 children; extra charges apply for additional children. Party favors are available at an added cost. Birthday parties can be held at select times on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The parties last 1 1/2 hours. Book as far in advance as possible; party spots fill early.

New Millennium Martial Arts & Personal Protection specializes in teaching personal protection through reality based training rather than endless memorization. The school makes an effort to keep the kids' classes fun, energetic, and the focus is on the character building aspects of martial arts as well as practical training. Classes for adults are realistic as well and offer a great workout.

Summer camps for kids are available.

The Park City Ice Arena offers open skating times for the public, group or private figure skating lessons, a Learn to Skate program, a Learn to Play Hockey program, drop-in hockey, hockey leagues, hockey and figure skating camps, broomball, curling, and speed skating. Birthday party packages are available. Packages include room rental, a t-shirt for the birthday child, and skate rental and admission for each guest. Meals, beverages, games, decorations, dinnerware, and private skating lessons are available as party add-ons. Call the rink or visit the ice arena's website for more details and to book a party.

Money-saving passes are available for purchase. See the website for details.