Youth Education

Filling the Gap
The HRCA is proud to offer a variety of classes that will assist your child in succeeding in school. We want to provide your child an opportunity to get some extra attention in a non-threatening and fun environment. Whether your child finds a particular academic subject challenging or just needsa little help with their social skills, this group of “Filling the Gap” classes will set them up for success!

Tutoring Grades K-8
Private tutoring sessions in Math, Science, Reading, and English for grades K-8 to help your child keep up with today’s demanding educational requirements. Instruction is tailored to fit your child’s schedule and needs, Offered by appointment only. Please contact Heather Goetz-Zettl 303-471-8818.

ACT® Test-Preparation Class (ages 14-18)
Learn test-preparation strategies for one-third the cost of commercial programs! Students learn ACT® test-taking skills and practice taking timed tests with a National Board Certified Teacher® who has 17 years of experience in test preparation. Students receive the official ACT® preparation guide and an additional strategies manual. Each of the four three-hour sessions concentrates on the English, Math, Reading, and Science tests.
Eastridge, Telluride
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Kids eAcademy Computer Club! (ages 2½-5)
Prepare your child for the digital future while enhancing early reading and writing skills. Every class combines a fun learning adventure with sophisticated
technology concepts in a creative way that teaches your child to use computers as a tool. Children work on their own computers using Imagine Tomorrow software that is custom built for each lesson and adjusts to your child’s academic and technical ability levels.
Southridge, Arrowhead
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Social Friendship Skills Group (ages 3-11)
These six-week sessions focus on the following skills: improving social relationships, increasing attention, selfconfidence, coping and calming skills, conflict resolution, and more. Visit www.socialpathways.com to learn more. New content each six-week session.
Eastridge
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Science Matters

Outback Expedition (ages 5-12)
G’day, Mates! We’re going “Down Under” on a daring southern hemisphere expedition. Learn about customs and the Rock Art of the Aboriginal People, crack
a geode, make your own Mystery Stone with a surprise in the middle, and create a fun and cuddly koala. Jump fast at this chance to trek the Australian continent. Crikey!
Eastridge, Steamboat
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Pop! Bang! Fizz! (ages 5-12)
A little of this, a little of that, some wild reactions is where it’s at! Make a Slushie-treat to eat, create a fizzy bath bomb, and experience Soda Slobber. We’ll create a Rainbow in a Cup and so much more. You won’t believe our mixing fun can teach some science before it’s done. With a pop, or a bang, or even some fizz, you will become a chemistry whiz!
Eastridge, Steamboat
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Gear It Up! Spring Break Camp (ages 5-12)
Build a catapult, make a robot hand, and invent your own machine as we learn the laws of motion. Spring into action with this club! From skateboard parks to giant cranes, we’ll learn how to harness the natural forces that make machines tick, from skateboards to giant cranes.
Westridge, Day Camp
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Super Science Smorgasbord! (ages 5-12)
Make a Science Matters hopper that can jump 12 feet; create your own rock collection and explore the Rock Cycle; become a Science Magician and use science to
amaze your friends with a Magic Kit.
Eastridge, Steamboat
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Babysitting

Red Cross Babysitting (ages 11-18)
This course covers emergency situations, rescue breathing, accident prevention, selecting safe toys, feeding and diapering, discipline, interacting with kids, and preparing food. Certificates issued two weeks after completion via email. The fee includes the book and certificate. Participants must bring a lunch.
Northridge, Crestone
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Babysitting Part II (ages 11-18)
Infant and Child CPR for the babysitter Enhance your babysitting skills by learning Infant and Child CPR and First Aid skills. These skills can be utilized throughout a lifetime. Bring a lunch/snack. For more information, call Heather Goetz- Zettl 303-471-8818 or email hgoetz@hrcaonline.org.
Northridge, Crestone
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LEGO® Classes

Pre-Engineering (ages 5-7)
Build cities, bridges, and motorized cars/planes and explore the many creative possibilities of engineering with LEGO®. With access to over 100,000 LEGO® pieces, your child will have the opportunity to build what they have only dreamed.
Eastridge, Telluride
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Sportsbots with LEGO® (ages 7-11)
We will design and build motorized remote controlled sports bots to compete in rousing games of soccer, hockey, basketball, football, and more, or invent your own sport. Instruction will be provided by staff, but familiarity with the LEGO® Technic building system is desirable.
Eastridge, Telluride
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WhyTry (ages 11-18)
This enrichment group teaches social and emotional skills and focuses on dropout, violence, drug and alcohol prevention, truancy reduction, failure reduction, and anti bullying with hands on activities for students currently struggling, and a proactive approach before there is a problem.
Southridge, Arrowhead
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Self Esteem and Confidence Building for Girls (ages 11-18)
Girls will learn more about themselves and build friendships. Discussion and experiential methods help girls identify their strengths better equip them to make positive choices by being confident in themselves.
Southridge, Arrowhead
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Adult Education

Realistic Safety Strategies for Girls & Women (ages 11- Adult)
Level 1 Psychological
Find out how perpetrators choose, lure, trick and attack and how you can counter their predictable system. Learn to recognize danger, overcome deceptive fears and sharpen your instincts. 

Level 2 Interpersonal
Learn to recognize behavioral offenses, establish clear boundaries and interact with others from a position of equality. Acquire conflict
resolution skills.

Level 3 Physical
Master the six dynamic techniques to give you the edge and compensate for any size and strength disparity between you and your attacker.
Eastridge, Telluride
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Realistic Safety Strategies for Kids - A Seminar for Parents
Possessing personal protection skills is a critical component of a child’s capacity build healthy relationships. As a parent, you can learn practical and positive methods to help children engage psychological power principles to establish clear boundaries, recognize danger, overcome fears and sharpen their instincts.
Eastridge, Telluride
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Introduction to Tax Preparation
Class topics will include individual and sole proprietor statuses, calculate and report income, expenses, deductions, depreciation, and how-to lectures and discussion of special topics such as retirement accounts, capital gains, SS and SSDI, and amending returns. This is an applied seminar -bring your records and forms, questions, and a laptop to class, if you have one. Instructor is a local attorney and EA.
Southridge, Arrowhead
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Creative Writing Workshop
For aspiring beginners, hobbyists or established authors in all genres, formats and markets. Basic writing skills, style and technique are covered. Special topics include lectures on how to get a copyright, get published, get an agent, self-publish, and freelance. Students will write during class, read their work aloud or exchange copies and critique one another in group format.
Southridge, Arrowhead
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Crafty Creations
Come learn how to make cute crafts that will look great as home décor, help to keep your house organized in a fun way, and make great gifts. Materials are included. No crafting skills necessary.
Eastridge, Steamboat
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NEW! Coupons, Coupons, and more Coupons
Learn the secrets to couponing and finding cheap alternatives and deals on groceries, travel, dining out, child rearing, pet supplies, cell phone bills, and even utilities! Learn where to find, organize, and “stack” coupons for ultimate savings without investing hours each day.
Eastridge, Telluride
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Parenting Classes

How to Find the Best Babysitter for your Family
Presented by Highlands Ranch resident and owner of SeekingSitters Denver and Douglas County. Learn the most important questions to ask when you are interviewing babysitters for your children. A Certified Professional Sitter will provide tips on how to make the transition go smoothly from the greeting at the door to you enjoying your time away!
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Community CPR & First Aid
This class is for individuals who want to learn Adult CPR and First Aid skills. These skills can be utilized throughout a lifetime. Please bring a lunch/snack to class. For more information, call Heather Goetz-Zettl at 303-471-8818 or email hgoetz@hrcaonline.org.
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Heart Saver™ and AED
This class, led by an instructor certified by the American Heart Association, is designed to help anyone recognize and treat life threatening emergencies in adult, children, and infant victims. Great for teachers, aerobics instructors, day care workers, or anyone who must respond to a cardiac emergency in their job. This course covers CPR, choking, and how to use an AED (automatic external defibrillator). Wear comfortable clothes.
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If you have further questions please call Heather Goetz-Zettl 303-471-8818 or email  hgoetz@hrcaonline.org.