Kids Run Club - Summer II 2025

Join us for a brand-new group running program for kids!

Girls and boys from 3rd to 5th grade are invited to participate in this 6-week training program that will be sure to keep these young athletes moving.

Meeting two nights a week, with an optional third night, runners will build the endurance and strength to run the Fire-in-the-Hole 5K at the conclusion of the program. Enrollment in this program will include registration for the Fire-in-the-Hole 5K.

Whether your athlete is running their first race or trying to achieve a personal best we welcome them to join us for some miles up at VIX.  

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays  August 4th - September 13th

5:30-6:15pm

3rd, 4th and 5th graders:  $45 newcastlerec.com

Lego League - Competition Series - Fall II 2025

Calling all builders!  Three dates through November!

Builders must register beforehand!

Our Lego League Competition Series is your chance to show off your building skills, Lego knowledge and creativity!

We supply all building materials to be used in the competition.

Individual builders will be judged in two categories based on age, 5-8 years and 9-12 years.

Individual contestants will have one hour to build a masterpiece to present to the judges.

The judges will award a 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place in each age group. Register your Lego Lover today!

New Castle Community Center

Thursday, September 25th 4:30-5:45

Thursday, October 16th 4:30-5:45

Thursday, November 6th  4:30-5:45

Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League - Fall 2025

Join our Facebook group CLICK HERE

WELCOME BACK or hello if you're new. We are going to be playing on Thursdays! 

You can either pay the full amount or $50 dollars to secure your team's spot! (Puedes pagar el total o $50 para asegurar el lugar se tu equipo y pagar el primer dia 10/30/2025)

Competitive League: 4v4 (must have one female) 
Crafted for skilled players, our Competitive League embraces a 4v4 format with controlled passes, sets, & spikes. Teams, limited to six players, can only make substitutions from other league teams. No tipping is allowed as well as setting bumps. 

Recreational League: 6v6  (must have two female) 
Welcoming all skill levels, the Recreational League offers a laid-back atmosphere with occasional bump-set-spike plays. Rosters, accommodating up to eight players, allow substitutions from rostered players. One girl must play the ball at each play, if not side-out point to the other team. 

Age Requirement:
For participants under 18, a minimum age of 16 is required, with eligibility contingent on a parent-signed permission slip. Only up to 1 underage players on each team max. 

League Highlights:
- Ages 18+
- Location: Riverside Middle School, 215 Alder Ave, New Castle
- When: Thursdays, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Dates: October 30th - December 11th
- Team Cost: $200 (4v4) | $250 (6v6)

-Registration Deadline: October 16th or until full 

- Key Rule: At least one/two girls must be on the floor at all times.

ArtillumA Dance Co - New Castle classes for ages 5-10 - Fall 2025

Join us WEDNESDAYS  - two options:

EARLY CLASS 4:15PM to 5:15PM  5-7 year-olds

or LATE CLASS  5:15pm-6:15pm  8-10 year-olds

at the New Castle Community Center with Miss Julia Speedy.

In this class your dancer will learn Ballet, Tap & Jazz styles of dance.  Our 30 week session begins on September 10th and goes thru May 6th.  Your dancer will be in our Spring Showcase in May where they will perform a choreographed dance in a beautiful costume.  If you would like to participate in the dance program, register at  newcastlerec.com   and pay your first month’s tuition ($55) to New Castle Rec, then on October 8th your amount due to ArtillumA will be $107.50 which includes 2 weeks of tuition, the registration fee and the costume fee (yes, they get to keep it!).  Thereafter remaining tuition is invoiced/charged out monthly by ArtillumA directly, $55 a month, for the next 6 months (November thru April - you will be invoiced & we encourage you to pay via ACH to avoid credit card fees) for a total of 30 weeks.    Call Lynn @ 970-618-0663    THANK YOU!  See you in class!

Kids' Kitchen - Wednesdays after school - Fall 2025

Kids' Kitchen will continue through the school year on WEDNESDAYS with Ms. Candice

We will follow kid-friendly recipes while learning the science of cooking and measuring.

Wednesdays after school - Beginning in September

New Castle Community Center -4:00-5:30pm

$20 per class  Ages: 5-12  newcastlerec.com

MONDAY after-school Craft Club - Fall 2025

Join us  each MONDAY after-school at the New Castle Community Center for fun crafts, art and activities.

4:00-5:30pm  $20 per class 

Ages 5 to 12 - Register at newcastlerec.com 

This is an after-school program, there will not be class on days that Re-2 does not have school.

Outdoor Pickleball Tournament 2025 - Fall 2025

Join us on the Pickleball courts at Bear Dance Park for our Outdoor Pickleball Tournament! Grab a partner and register for your chance to pickle the competition on Saturday, September 6th. Registration is $60 for your two-person team, we will have a Men's and Women's Bracket for this tournament. Check-in starts at 7:45 am. The tournament will consist of pool play, starting at 8:00 am, followed by a lunch break and single elimination bracket to determine the Pickleball Champions of both the Men's and Women's Brackets. 

Adult Water Color Class - Beginner/Intermediate - Summer 2025

Adult Watercolor Lessons with Jennifer DeBose

for Beginning/Intermediate Students

4 Thursdays: August 7,14,21,28  

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

$120 (cost includes supplies) 

New Castle Community Center

Class limited to 6 students

2025 Youth Flag Football League (1st-6th) - Fall 2025

This 5 v 5 format is non-contact & focuses on skill development, teamwork. Practice times will be determined based on coach availability. We will be playing games with other area recreation departments where available.

Dates: Sept. 2 -October 4, 2025

Grades: 1st-6th

Cost: $60.00/ $70.00 after Aug.30

Days:  TBD Based on Coach availability 

Times: TBD Based on Coach availability 

Location:  Kathryn Senor Elementary Soccer Field

Clay Club - Saturday mornings - Adults & Kids - Summer 2025

Basic pottery lessons instructed by local artist Kat Nichols of Clay-With-Kat

Each participant will work on their own unique hand-built pottery project / a pottery wheel is not used in this program

Specified Saturdays*  -  10am for 90 minutes - New Castle Community Center

Kids and Adults - Ages 6 and older  $25 per class - Register at newcastlerec.com

* August 9th, 23rd and beyond

Pottery Paint Night - Adults and Kids - Summer 2025

Pottery Paint Nights

Local pottery artist, Kat Nichols, will guide us through painting her bisque-ware (already fired) pottery pieces. She will then take them back to her studio to be glaze fired. They will be returned to the New Castle Community Center and ready for pick-up the following week. These could make great gifts. All ages will enjoy this activity and the end results.

Each registered participant will choose one piece to paint, including bowls, mugs, cups, etc.

Fridays  6:30pm August 15th, Sept. 19th, October 17th

New Castle Community Center

Adults and Kids - All ages $25 - Register at newcastlerec.com

YOUTH VENDOR at the New Castle Community Market - Summer 2025

Attention young entrepreneurs!  (New Castle residents)

YOUTH VENDORS for our New Castle Community Market

Note: This is not the same as the Kids' Market on June 19th

We are offering a vendor space each Thursday to anyone age 6 to 17. The vendor fee is $10 for a single market. Each youth vendor must provide their own table. Pop-up tent is optional - natural tree shade is provided. Items for sale must be handmade by the child with their siblings or friends. No Food or Beverage sales allowed with this offering. Each child will be responsible for their own cash and transactions with the help of parents if needed.

Youth vendors must register online at newcastlerec.com to reserve their market date. Each child vendor must provide a product description to Kelley at the New Castle Rec. Dept. - kcox@newcastlecolorado.org - at least 2 weeks prior to the reserved market date.

Dates available: July 10, 17, 24, 31 ... August 7, 14, 21, 28   Limit of one market per family with this offering

New Castle Community Market - Thursdays - 4:30-7pm (Set up time between 3pm and 4:15pm) Burning Mountain Park

We will feature at least one youth vendor each Thursday.