With school ov
er, every parent is dreading the day after the kids grow tired of the TV, the video games and even the backyard pool, and the words, “I’m bored” ring through the house.
There’s absolutely no reason to ever be bored in this neighborhood, with the Red Mountain Center (RMC), at 7550 E. Adobe Road, open six days a week all summer, starting at 5:30 a.m., weekdays, and staying open until 9 p.m., weeknights, and 10 p.m. on Thursdays. Saturday hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This City of Mesa center offers all kinds of activities for all ages and abilities. In fact, it takes a 36-page online schedule, at redmountaincenter.com, to list them all.
Participation requires a nominal fee, starting at $3 per day for kids, or individuals. Families can pay a reduced monthly membership fee. The RMC accepts Silver Sneakers and Prime Insurance Company for retirees. There are no contracts or initiation fees.
The center boasts a rock climbing wall, an indoor walking track (great on those hot summer days), 50 pieces of cardiovascular and strength-training fitness equipment, and more than 75 fitness and wellness classes. You can book personal services like a massage or a personal trainer. Showers and lockers are available.
There is a Kids’ Club, and the Youth Activity Center, which lets 8- to 15-year-olds meet up with friends or make new ones. They have access to billiards and foosball, music, video games and movies.
Young and old alike can participate in drop-in or pre-registration classes and activities ranging from rock wall climbing, to basketball, baseball, pickle ball, soccer and fitness. Pilates or yoga also are available, as well as learning crafts, music, acting, tumbling and dancing of all types, from ballroom to hip-hop.
RMC also contracts with outside experts to provide special interest classes at an additional affordable cost. These include Lego robotics and engineering, Minecraft, martial arts of various types, hula, hip-hop, country, social and belly dance, tai chi, language skills, writing computer code, cooking, parenting and more. The only way to find your favorite activity and the related fees and schedules is to visit the center or their website for more information.
If you’re having an event or birthday party, the RMC offers all types of venues, from gyms, to meeting rooms or game rooms, to spaces with a stage or dance floor. The rock climbing wall area also is a favorite for kids’ parties and corporate team building. Birthday party packages include activities, decorations and gift bags.
With so many options, check out RMC’s schedule, and make your summer plans now. Registration currently is open for classes and activities through July.
For more information, call (480) 644-4800, or visit www.redmountaincenter.com to read or download the Spring/Summer 2015 Facility Information Guide. Information also is available at the Red Mountain Center, 7550 E. Adobe Road, near Red Mountain Park.