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.

Centered City Yoga offers a variety of yoga classes for adults and children. Some specific offerings at the Ninth and Ninth location that appeal to families include Prenatal Yoga for moms-to-be, Yoga Kids (for kids ages four to 10), and Teens & Tweens Yoga (for ages 11 to 17). The studio's west location hosts Postnatal Yoga (for moms and their newborns), and Mom & Tot Yoga (for moms and their children ages 18 months to five years). Check the website for a current class schedule. The Mom and Tot class is a Yoga Monkeys offering.

Cost is typically $12 per class. Money-saving multiple class passes can be purchased, and a monthly unlimited class pass is available too. Teachers and single parents are offered a substantial discount on the multiple class passes. People are invited to try one class for free.

Centered City Yoga offers a variety of yoga classes for adults and children. Some specific offerings at the Ninth and Ninth location that appeal to families include Prenatal Yoga for moms-to-be, Yoga Kids (for kids ages four to 10), and Teens & Tweens Yoga (for ages 11 to 17). The studio's west location hosts Postnatal Yoga (for moms and their newborns), and Mom & Tot Yoga (for moms and their children ages 18 months to five years). Check the website for a current class schedule. The Mom and Tot class is a Yoga Monkeys offering.

Cost is typically $12 per class. Money-saving multiple class passes can be purchased, and a monthly unlimited class pass is available too. Teachers and single parents are offered a substantial discount on the multiple class passes. People are invited to try one class for free.

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.

The Covey Center for the Arts features studio space, a 670-seat performance hall, a black box theater, and an art gallery. The center offers several classes, including Musical Revue (a summer workshop for kids), various levels of ballet (for ages seven through adult), American tribal style belly dancing, stage combat, puppetry, yoga, and Middle Eastern dance. Visit the center's website for dates and pricing.

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.

Flow Yoga SLC offers classes for all experience levels. Prenatal classes and kids' yoga classes are some specific offerings that appeal to families. Participants can pay for single classes or purchase passes that are good for two to six months. The studio has some low-cost and even no-cost options for families/individuals who show a need.

Flow Yoga SLC offers classes for all experience levels. Prenatal classes and kids' yoga classes are some specific offerings that appeal to families. Participants can pay for single classes or purchase passes that are good for two to six months. The studio has some low-cost and even no-cost options for families/individuals who show a need.

The Kula Community Yoga Center offers a wide range of yoga classes for adults, and some children's yoga classes several times throughout the year. Many of the children's classes are held simultaneously with adult classes, so kids and parents can both get a calming workout at the same time.

Cost is typically $12 per class. Money-saving multiple class passes can be purchased, and a monthly unlimited class pass is available too. Families might want to consider the Family Pass - multiple users can attend up to 25 classes for under $8 each.

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.

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.

The Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company creates and performs innovative works of modern dance, and works hard to further the appreciation and accessibility of the art form by touring regionally, nationally, and internationally, and providing dance education in schools and communities. It has formalized an education program - Step Lively - for Utah schools. This statewide program is aimed at assisting classroom teachers in meeting the objectives of the Utah Fine Arts Core Curriculum.

The company's Move-It Summer Workshops give aspiring and experienced middle and high school-aged dancers an opportunity to explore movement through dance, martial arts, and physical theater. The workshops are held at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center. Contact the company for complete details.

The company also hosts two-day Move-It Young Dancer's Workshops for high school and middle school students. Students work directly with Ririe-Woodbury dancers. Class topics include modern dance technique, improvisation, folk forms, ballet, jazz, yoga, or repertory. The Move-It workshops are typically held in August; see the website for details.

The Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company performs four shows each year for local audiences. Three of the shows take place at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center and the remaining show is staged at the Capitol Theatre.

The South Davis Rec Center offers a variety of sports and fitness programs, including swimming, basketball, ice skating, weight lifting, racquetball, a running/walking track, water aerobics, yoga, cycling, pilates, and Jr. Jazz. Daycare is available for youngsters while parents are using the facility.

Memberships can be purchased; see the websites for details.

The Expressions Dance Program offers dance classes for children ages one and up at the South Davis Recreation Center. Call 801.683.7588 for details.

Sugar Space is a multi-disciplinary art space offering classes for adults and kids. Professional performances, community events, and free events are also held at the space, and the building is available for rental purposes as well.

The 1500 square foot space has a professional sprung dance floor, theater lights, and a professional sound system. Yoga, pilates, hip-hop classes, and junior film critics club are some of the offerings at the center. First Work is a unique program in which professional artists mentor young artists ages seven through 17 who want to create their own performance piece. The First Work participants present their work at Sugar Space during the season.

The center offers a large variety of birthday party packages. Some topics include High School Musical, super heroes, sock hop, princess party, Harry Potter party, bounce and play, movie mania, and fantasy tea party. Prices start at $149 for up to 16 kids. Additional children can be added for $6 each. See the website for details and for information about reservations.

Teaching the time-tested wellness and self-awareness techniques of India and China, The Yoga Center offers classes for all experience levels. Participants can purchase single-class passes, class passes for four to 20 classes, or monthly unlimited passes.

Among the many classes offered, a couple that appeal to parents and moms-to-be are a Prenatal Yoga Class which can be taken at any stage of pregnancy, and a Mom & Baby Yoga Class, designed for moms with their babies (infants to walking).

Wasatch Family Fitness is an organization designed to meet the fitness and wellness needs of the people who live and work along the Wasatch Front and Back. It is the local franchise owner of Stretch-n-Grow, Inc., the world's largest children's fitness and wellness program. A wide range of classes are available for children and adults, including nutrition, motor skills development, sports training, anatomy and physiology, yoga, dance, preschool sports, and personal fitness. Some parent/tot classes are offered as well, including Preschool/Parent Yoga and Parent-Toddler Fitness Adventures.

The goal of the programs is to ensure that children get an early start in establishing fitness and wellness habits as a foundation for healthy lifestyles for the rest of their lives. Every class is based on national standards for fitness and nutrition. Certified youth fitness coaches make sure that everyone involved has a fun and "exerciting" time.

In addition to the services provided in its studio, the organization also provides its services through daycare centers, preschools, and recreational centers in Salt Lake County, Davis County, and Summit County.

Birthday party packages are available. The parties take place in people's homes or at another designated location. The basic party package starts at $80 and includes 30 minutes of "exerciting" fun for up to 15 children, a certified youth fitness coach, props/equipment, music, and a gift bag and t-shirt for the birthday child. Additional children can come to the party for $7 each. A large variety of themes are available (Superhero Stars, Outer Space, Dinosaurs and Dragons, Jungle Adventure, Princess and Knight, Under the Sea, Sports, etc.). See the website for a complete list of parties and inclusions of other party packages. It is advisable to book parties at least three weeks in advance.

Wasatch Family Fitness has no membership fees.

The West Valley Family Fitness Center houses two swimming pools - a lap pool for serious swimmers and a leisure pool for children and adults. A variety of aquatic programs are offered, from swim lessons, to merit badge classes, to swim teams, and more. An indoor 32-foot-tall water slide is fun for all thrill seekers in the family. Call for open plunge times.

Other features of the West Valley Family Fitness Center include an indoor climbing wall, a gymnasium, a party room, racquetball courts, and a snack bar.

A large number of fitness classes are offered throughout the year including step, pilates, yoga, kickboxing, hip-hop cardio, cycling, etc.

This fitness center caters to every age group, with classes and programs for adults, teens, and children from tiny toddlers to pre-teens. There is a licensed child care facility on-site for parents who wish to drop their children (ages six weeks to six years) off while working out. The cost is $2/hour, with a maximum of two hours. The child care center is open Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm and Friday 8am-4:30pm. Another option for kids of all ages is a large Edutainment Play Center. Children under the age of six must be accompanied by an adult while in the Edutainment Play Center. The play center is open Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-9pm, and Sun 11am-5pm.

Youth sports programs are offered in soccer, basketball, softball, tennis, martial arts, and rock climbing. Clubs, camps, babysitting classes, arts and crafts classes, dance classes, Kindergym, and Busy Bee Play Hour (for pre-schoolers) are also available.

Call or check online for a complete list of classes, prices, and schedules.

Memberships are available for both residents and nonresidents.

Yoga Monkeys is a traveling yoga studio, offering classes at daycare centers, schools, yoga studios, parks, recreation centers, camps, community centers, and even private homes. The studio also offers yoga birthday parties, as well as group lessons for mom's organizations, scout troops, etc. The classes aren't just for the wee ones; Yoga Monkeys teaches babies, children, and teens. Mom and Tot classes are available too.

Some private, in-home yoga class offerings include Baby Yoga (for ages 2 months to crawling), Toddler/Preschool Yoga (for ages 18 months to five years), Kids Yoga (for ages six to 12), and Family Yoga (for everyone in the family). The private classes are by appointment only, and Yoga Monkeys provides all the yoga mats, props, music, etc.

Yoga Monkey's Mom & Tot Yoga classes, for moms/dads/caregivers along with children ages 18 months to five years, are offered at Centered City Yoga's west studio location. Check Yoga Monkey's website for a current schedule and for pricing.

The Mom & Tot Yoga classes and Yoga for Kids classes (yoga activities and games for three to seven-year olds) are offered at The Yoga Center.

Kids Yoga workshops are offered at the Kula Community Yoga Center.

Birthday party packages are perfect for people of all ages, from itty-bitty to teens. Visit the website for a list of themes and for pricing. Parties can be held at the location of the client's choice.

YouthCity offers afterschool and summer programs for children. Topics include arts, academics, cooking, technology, dance, community service, martial arts, swimming, filmmaking, yoga, comic book design, chess, and more. The afterschool and summer programs also include field trips to places like Tracy Aviary and Wasatch Community Gardens.

YouthCity also has a Youth Employment program and a Youth Government program that are available to high school students.

Programs are offered at several locations around Salt Lake City; check the website for details.

YouthCity offers afterschool and summer programs for children. Topics include arts, academics, cooking, technology, dance, community service, martial arts, swimming, filmmaking, yoga, comic book design, chess, and more. The afterschool and summer programs also include field trips to places like Tracy Aviary and Wasatch Community Gardens.

YouthCity also has a Youth Employment program and a Youth Government program that are available to high school students.

Programs are offered at several locations around Salt Lake City; check the website for details.