OUR CURRENT PROGRAMS

2025 Introduction to Pickleball Youth - Summer 2025

Sign your kids up to learn about the fastest growing sport in the US! Introduction to Pickleball is for kids from 2nd to 7th grade, but older kids are welcome to register as well. Meeting at 9am every Monday in June, we will cover the basics of pickleball and play games against each other! We will play at the outdoor pickleball courts at Bear Dance Park, paddles and balls will be provided but feel free to send your player with their own paddle if you like. We hope to see you on the courts soon! 

Kids' Market - Summer 2025

Kid Vendors, 17 years old and younger, 

will be selling their, crafts, art and products

at our JUNE Kids' Market

Burning Mountain Park

Thursday, JUNE 19th  5pm-6:30pm

Live music —Food Truck onsite

Products must all be handmade by the child and their friends and siblings.

No food or beverage sales. Bring your own table, display, cash box... (canopy tent optional)

Register for vendor space at newcastlerec.com  $5 per space

After registration, a description of products with photos must be emailed to Kelley at kcox@newcastlecolorado.org

Youth Volleyball Camp (3rd-6th grade) - Summer 2025

Join us for a 3-day Youth Volleyball Camp wtih Coach Ari!

 Friday in May (May 9th, 16th, and 23rd) from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Bear Dance Park!

3rd through 6th grade | $30 

Come learn fundamental volleyball skills, participate in fun drills, and play games designed to help improve your abilities on the court.

What to Bring:

• Tennis shoes

• Water bottle

Don’t forget to invite your friends and get ready for some volleyball fun! 

2025 New Castle Recreation Baseball (Ages 8-13) - Summer 2025

Summer Baseball typically has 2 practices and/or 1-2 games per week. 

Location: VIX park or ECE East Field

Times: TBD (Evenings)

Dates: May 29- July 13

Volunteer Coaches needed.

• Regular Registration Cost: $90.00
• Late Registration Cost: $95.00

Coach Pitch (7-8 yrs) - Summer 2025

This is a 4 week program focusing on the fundamentals of baseball. 

This program typically has 1 practice and 1 "scrimmage game" a week. Practices and games are in the evenings.

Coach Pitch Baseball Dates: June 3 - June 26

$60 newcastlerec.com

Date & Time: Tuesdays & Thursday evenings (time to be announced based on coaches availability and # of participants)

Location: VIX Park

Ages: 7-8 years old

This is a co-ed program.

Cornhole Tournament - Summer 2025

First Day of Summer Cornhole Tournament!

Hosted by New Castle Recreation

Date: Saturday, June 21st
Time: 4:00 pm start time 
Place: Vandeventer Ave, (South 5th St.) next to Hogback Pizza in New Castle

MUST BE 21+

Registration fee: $50 per team

Summer is almost here, and what better way to celebrate than throwing some bags, drinking some beers, and having a good time! Grab a partner and join us for an epic Cornhole Tournament

WHAT TO EXPECT:
Pool Play → Single Elimination (Everyone gets a shot before the real competition begins.)
Hogback Pizza will be serving up pizza and cold drinks for sale (Yes, you can take your beverage into the cornhole arena.) NO outside alcohol allowed.  We may check your ID more than once.

So grab a partner, sign up before it's too late - newcastlerec.com

Girls Youth Softball (8-13 yrs) - Summer 2025

Summer (fastpitch) Softball is typically has 2x practices and/or 1-2 games per week.

Dates: May 28th - July 19th

Location: ECE West Field

Times: TBD (Evenings)

• Regular Registration Cost: $90.00
• Late Registration Cost: $95.00

T-Ball (5-6 yrs. old) - Summer 2025

This is a 4 week program focusing on the fundamentals of baseball. 

This program typically has 1 practice and 1 "scrimmage game" a week. Practices and games are in the evenings.

T-ball Dates: June 3-June 26

$60 newcastlerec.com

Time: Tuesdays and Thursday evening (time TBA based on coaches availability and # of participants)

Location: VIX Park 

This is a co-ed program.

Lego League - Competition Series - Summer 2025

Calling all builders!  Four Dates through August!

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

Tuesday, April 15th  4:30-5:45

Wednesday, June 11th  4:30-5:45

Tuesday, July 22nd  4:30-5:45

Tuesday, August 19th  4:30-5:45

Indoor Adult Spring Pickleball | Session 1 - Spring I 2025

Join us for an exciting adult indoor pickleball program at Elk Creek Elementary School this spring! This session begins on March 18th and runs through May 15th, with sessions held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the school gym.

No pickleball Tuesday, March 25th and Thursday, March 27th due to Spring Break.

The drop-in fee is $10 per session, and we are offering a punch pass for 10 sessions, which can be used anytime within this session and future sessions at New Castle Recreation. The punch pass must be purchased before the program starts and will be ready for you before the first session on March 18th.

This program is designed for adults of all skill levels, whether you’re an experienced player or new to the game. Come enjoy a great workout, meet new people, and improve your pickleball skills in a fun and supportive environment. 

CO-ED Volleyball Grass Tournament - Summer 2025

The tournament will be hosting 8+ grass courts. There will be teams of Co-Ed 2v2 competitive, and Co-Ed 4v4 recreational. Please make sure to sign up with the appropriate level to maximize the fun! 

SPOTS ARE LIMITED!!

Date: May 31th, 2025

Time: Check in starts at 7:30am

Play starts at 8:00am until 4:00pm maybe later.

Location: VIX Park

4v4: $100 until 5/16 then $125 per team

(One female must be on the court at all times and only allowed 4 players on a team) 

2v2: $80 until 5/16 then $100 per team

(One female on the court at all times up to 3 players on the team)

Bring your tents, water, lawn chairs, and lunch. 

Let's enjoy the summer and have fun! 

Age:16+ must have permission slip 

970-456-7374 with questions

Hogback Hustle 5k - Summer 2025

The Hogback Hustle 5k - Saturday, May 10th at 9AM!

Start Time: 9:00am

Sign up before April 18th to get a T-Shirt

The Hogback Hustle 5k benefits the New Castle Recreation Department and the Youth Scholarship Program.

The 5k race starts at the New Castle City Market parking lot and finishes at Burning Mountain Park downtown.

Cost: $30.00 per person, $35.00 after  May 1st

The first 50 to register will get a race shirt - 3 Prize categories: Adult Female, Adult Male, Youth!

If you have any questions about the event, you can contact the New Castle Recreation Department at 970-984-3352.

African Drumming - with Jessie Lehmann - Annual 2025

Learn traditional West African rhythms in a fun and supportive setting. Have fun and connect through drumming with Jessie Lehmann.

New Castle Community Center - 6pm - one hour

Bring a drum or two, or more, if you have them. Jessie will also have drums for us to use.

The second and third Monday of each month.

APRIL 14 & 21

May 12 & 19

June 9 & 16

Adults: $40 for both classes in one month - we must have at least five people signed up before the first of each month to continue the class that particular month. Register at newcastlerec.com

Welcome to Watercolor - with Jennifer DeBose - Spring 2025

Welcome to Watercolor - with Jennifer DeBose

Step by step methods of watercolor for ADULT BEGINNERS

Instructor:  Jennifer DeBose - New Castle Community Center

$120 for 4  May classes  May 2, 9, 16, 23

$120 for 4  June classes  June 6, 13, 20, 27

Fridays:  6:00-7:30pm 

Susie's 3rd Scrapbooking Palooza - Spring 2025

Love to Scrapbook? Want to learn? Come scrap-around-the-clock with Susie Anderson and friends on Saturday, May 17th  10am-10pm

New Castle Community Center 423 W. Main

Come crop with friends, old and new! Enjoy your own table, fun, goodie bags, and 12 hours to get lots done. Stop by any time and stay as long as you like.  Digital Scrapbookers are welcome too.

Adult Registration at newcastlerec.com  - Cost: $35 Min/max 5/15. 

Bring or buy your lunch locally. Bring a soup or salad to share for dinner. Don't forget snacks and a beverage and a cush for your tush!

Instruction offered by Susie Anderson, Creative Memories Advisor 

2025 Spring Coed 3rd/4th Grade Soccer - Spring I 2025

*We are 3 players away from creating a third team this season, so don't be discouraged if you are signing up on the waitlist!

New Castle Recreation is excited to present 3rd & 4th Grade Recreational Soccer! This coed program is aiming to build soccer knowledge and skills while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship and equal playing time for all. Soccer will kick off April 7th and end May 23rd, practices will be twice a week depending on coach availability and practices will take place at VIX. Games will be played against other recreation departments in Rifle on Fridays.

Your player will need shin guards and rubber molded soccer cleats.

If you have any questions, please contact Amanda at (307) 460-0998.

Five-Day Inventor's Workshop - Fun4All - Summer 2025

Five-Day Inventor's Workshop - Fun4All

Ages 8-12  New Castle Community Center

June 2nd - 6th  9am-3pm Monday-Friday

$290    5 days / 6 hours per day

Calling all young inventors! This workshop is a playground for creativity and innovation. Kids will design and build their own prototypes, exploring engineering principles and problem-solving through fun, real-world projects. Each day brings a new challenge, encouraging collaboration and critical thinking.

Bring a sack lunch and water bottle

Minimum 8 / Maximum 19

Spy Academy - one-day Fun4All - Summer 2025

One-Day SPY ACADEMY  Ages 8-12

Monday, June 9th  9am-3pm

New Castle Community Center

$70 per child

Students will create DIY spy gadgets and analyze fingerprints in this exciting one day program. Packed with engaging projects and secret missions, it’s ideal for young spies eager for adventure.

Bring a sack lunch and water bottle

Minimum 8 / Maximum 19

Engineering Marvels - one-day workshop Fun4All - Summer 2025

Engineering Marvels - one-day workshop - Fun4All

Monday, June 16th  9am-3pm

New Castle Community Center

Ages 8-12

Students will spend the day exploring engineering through fun, hands-on projects like building balloon-powered cars and catapults, sparking creativity and problem-solving. Perfect for young inventors!

Bring a sack lunch and a water bottle

Minimum 8 / Maximum 19

Tai Chi for Health - Winter 2025

Kids' Kitchen - Mondays After School - Winter 2025

Kids' Kitchen will continue through the school year on Monday's with Ms. Candice of Rooted in Nature Kids

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

Monday after school - New Castle Community Center -4:00-5:30pm

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

May 19th is the final Kids' Kitchen for this school year.

WEDNESDAY After-School Craft Club - Fall 2024

Wednesdays

Join us  each Wednesday 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 

May 21st is the final class for this school year.

Wednesday Lunch Bunch - Summer 2025

LUNCH BUNCH -  Each Wednesday we will gather in the New Castle Community Center Kitchen to make lunch for ourselves. We will talk about nutrition and balanced meals. We will practice setting the table and proper table etiquette. We will clean up our mess in the kitchen and do the dishes.  If we have time, we will plan the menu and shopping list for the next Wednesday meal.

$20 per class / Ages kindergarten - sixth grade - Register at newcastlerec.com **

12:30 - 1:30pm  June 11th, 18th, 25th  July 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

No LUNCH BUNCH on June 4th or July 2nd

**This class requires that our instructor buy groceries in advance. Please register early. Thank you!