The Carbon Valley Rec Connect

Welcome to The Carbon Valley Rec Connect

Where community meets recreation!

As the holiday season settles into Carbon Valley, we’re celebrating connection, joy, and all the things that make our community feel like home. Whether you’re looking to stay active, make memories with your family, or simply enjoy the festive spirit, we’ve packed this edition with everything happening at CVPRD over the next few weeks.

Grab a cozy drink, take a quick break from the holiday hustle, and dive into what’s new, what’s fun, and what’s waiting for you across the district. Let’s make this season bright together.

Current Registrations:

Camp Frost: Unplug, play, and make memories.
Gymnastics Camps: Twist, tumble, and shine this season!
Holiday Youth Sports Conditioning: Help athletes avoid injury and play at their highest level.
12 Days of Fitness: Stay on track this holiday season!
Young Yogis: Mindful movement made for kids.
Youth Spring Sports: Soccer. Softball. Volleyball
Kids Night at the Rec: District registration opens December 8.
Gymnastics Session 4: Flip, tumble, and soar with us.
Women's Weight Training: Build confidence and strength with proper form.

New Class Offerings:

Muscle Mix: Sleigh the Circuit | Monday | 12 pm | Begins December 1
Cycle to Strength to CORE | Wednesday | 12 pm
Barre Above | Thursday | 10:45 am | Begins December 4
Aqua Tabata | Friday | 9:15 am

NEW! Les Mills BODYPUMP HEAVY

Unlike the original Les Mills BODYPUMP, which focuses on higher repetitions with lighter weights, BODYPUMP HEAVY uses longer recovery periods to focus on technique and lifting heavier loads with more foundational lifts like squats, deadlifts and presses. It is designed to be more accessible than tradiional free-weight lifting, with expert coaching and iconic music driving the workout!

Class Demo's:

December 9 & 16 | 5:35 am | 10:30 am
December 10 & 17 | 9:15 am
December 11 | 12 pm
December 11 & 18 | 6 pm

We are Hiring:

Gymnastics Instructor - Tuesday and Thursday morning availability required.
Active Adults Driver
Swim Instructors
Fitness Instructor - BodyPump

Click here to find more information about working for CVPRD.

Upcoming Dates:

Adult Basketball: More hoops, more competition, more fun. Adult basketball returns to CVPRD!
Coed Volleyball: District registration opens December 15.
Kids Night at the Rec: District registration opens December 8.
Family Dance: Save the Date - February 7th. Registration opens December 15.
Annual Pass Sale: 10% of Annual and Monthly Memberships January 1-31.

Holiday Hours:

Holiday	Recreation Center	Community Center	Gymnastics Center
Christmas Eve	7:00 am - 3:00 pm	8:00am - 3:00pm	Closed
Christmas Day	Closed	Closed	Closed
New Year's Eve	7:00 am - 3:00 pm	8:00am - 3:00pm	Closed
New Year's Day	Closed	Closed	Closed

Find out more information about CVPRD happenings below:

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Camp Frost

Registration is open! Make sure to register before December 11.

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Gymnastics Camps

Looking for a fun, active way for your child to spend their school break? Our half-day gymnastics camps will be offered on December 29 and 30 from 9am-12:30pm.

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Adult Basketball

Adult basketball is back at CVPRD. Registration opens December 15. Bring your squad, hit the court, and relive the game you used to love.

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Adult Coed Volleyball (4v4)

Adult volleyball is back at CVPRD. Registration opens December 15. Bring your squad, hit the court, and relive the game you used to love.

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January - Kids Night at the Rec

Day/Time: Saturday, January 24, 2026 / 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation Center
Fee: $25 District, $37.50 Non-District…

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Youth Spring Sports

Registration for Youth Soccer, Softball and Volleyball is open for District Residents. Non-District Registration will open Monday, December 8.

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Young Yogis

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2026 Family Dance - Winter Wonderland

Join us on February 7 from 6–8 PM for a night of music, movement, and family fun! District registration opens this December 15, so mark your calendars and get ready to dance the night away.

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Gymnastics Classes

Registration for session 4 is on going. If you would like to register please call Gymnastics so they can get you signed up.

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Junior Trainers

A certified personal trainer teaches youth how to use weight, circuit, cardio room and outdoor fitness area equipment with proper form, etiquette, and…

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Gymnastics Open Gym

Open Gyms are every Friday and Saturday. You must register in advance to save your spot.

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Private Swim Lessons Available!

We’re excited to share that we’ve updated our request process to better serve our community! Starting in June, you'll be able submit requests through our new process!

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New Fitness Programs, Events & Classes

Check out our new fitness programs! Join us for Holiday Youth Sports Conditioning, 12 Days of Fitness, Women’s Weight Training, and more. Explore all our new classes and view the full fitness schedule here.

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Group Fitness Classes

We’re excited to launch Morning Stretch and Muscle Mix: Fry your Tri's and Thighs, and to add Zumba and Les Mills Tone classes to our schedule!

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Aqua Fitness Classes

There are no additional fees for any of our aqua fitness classes. All group fitness classes are included with recreation center admission or…

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Active Adults Programs & Classes

A variety of drop-in programs and classes are offered at the Carbon Valley Active Adults & Community Center for adults age 55 and older.

Harvest & Holly Market Feedback Survey

Did you attend the Harvest & Holly Market? We’d love to hear about your experience! Please take a few minutes to fill out our short survey and share…

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Fitness Patron of the Month

Congratulations to our Fitness Patron of the Month! Check out their story here.

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Fitness Instructor of the Month

Congratulations to our Fitness Instructor of the Month! Check out their story here.

SuperTots Sports

SUPERTOTS SPORTS programs are a great opportunity for kids ages 2-5 to get out and play in a fun, preschool-based sports environment. We focus on…

Rentals

Need space to hold a meeting, party, or special event? The Carbon Valley Parks & Recreation District has you covered. We offer several types of rental…

Scholarships

Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District’s (CVPRD) scholarship program was designed to help make recreation services more accessible to community…

Jobs

Check out our current job opportunities! We are actively hiring.

Gymnastics Center Remodel

Check out our progress here!

Suggestion Form

At Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District, we truly value your suggestions. They play a vital role in our ongoing efforts to enhance the district…

Sponsorship

Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District (CVPRD) is proud to collaborate with local businesses and organizations that share our commitment to…