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April 22, 2024

Join Our Parks and Rec Membership Today!

Our Parks and Rec Membership is your ticket to unlimited fun and wellness! Gain access to our state-of-the-art facilities during Open Gym hours, enjoy exclusive Member-only events, and save big with discounted rates on our exciting lineup of classes.

Membership is also your key to a world of creativity! Not only do you unlock access to our top-notch facilities and exclusive events, but you also gain entry to Babcock Ranch Music and Arts classes. Whether you're strumming your first chords in our beginner guitar class, jamming with Nashville Guitar guru Dave Isaacs in Babcock Jams, or unleashing your artistic talents in classes led by local SWFL artists, there's something for everyone.

Don't miss out on the fun – sign up now and let the adventure begin!

Babcock Mix N Mingle

Live Band Couple Dance Class

Friday, May 3rd, Field House

7 - 9 p.m.

$65 for Couple | $35 for Individual

Creative Performance Academy, in collaboration with Babcock Jams, brings this amazing experience with a live band, wine, and hors d’oeuvres to Babcock. Dance styles include the Merengue, Bachata Salsa, and East and West Coast Swing.

These fun social events are designed for adults who want to be well-rounded social dancers in a laid-back environment. Students will learn some major dance styles they will hear at a party or at another one of our fun dance parties.

Parks and Recreation May Programming

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🌟 Exciting News! The May 2024 Parks and Rec Programming calendar is out! 🌟

Explore a variety of classes like martial arts, jiu-jitsu, tai chi, sunrise yoga, and more. Visit our Parks and Rec Event page to register and view details. Remember, classes may be subject to change.

No membership required to join these programs! If you're interested, view classes and sign up on our website.

Questions? Reach out to parksandrec@babcockranch.com for assistance. Let's make May memorable together!

Additional Kayak Storage Now Available!

Need more kayak storage? You're in luck! Additional storage options are now available at Lake Timber Lodge. Interested? Email Parks and Rec for details. Don't miss out on securing your spot!

🏀 Field House Hosts First Big Tournament of the Year! 🏀

The excitement was palpable as teams from across the state gathered at the Field House for the US Amateur Basketball tournament. Congratulations to the PC Pirates for clinching the varsity boys championship and For The Love for securing the gold in the varsity girls' category!

With over 1,000 patrons cheering them on throughout the weekend, the atmosphere was electric. Here's to more thrilling tournaments ahead!

Cheer & Tumbling

Beginner Class 5-6 PM

Join us for a 6-week Beginner program that will teach your athlete the fundamentals of cheer and tumbling. Students ages 5-11 years old will learn the basics of both cheer and tumbling and will learn a routine that will be performed for parents and friends at the completion of our program.

Intermediate Class 6-7 PM

A 6-week program that will build on the skills you have already mastered in cheer and tumbling. This program is ideal for the athlete who has experience in cheer or tumbling, has a cartwheel or round-off, and is working toward a back walkover or back handspring. At the end of the 6-week program, your athlete will perform a routine alongside all athletes in the program, showcasing their progression and new skill set!

Dates: May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10, 17, 24  

Fitness Boot Camp for Kids

Now is the time to teach your kiddos to exercise, get fit and have fun! This Fitness Boot Camp for kids is a high, energy fun-filled 5-week program for everyone! Your child will improve coordination, build endurance, increase flexibility and have loads of fun. Kids will be engaged with a variety of activities that keep them moving, enjoy cardio, and strength training while learning good habits of health and wellness!

Active kids lead to healthier, smarter and happier kids!

Instructor: Divine Fitness and Wellness owner and certified personal trainer Domineque Martindale

Cost: $105

Schedule: Mondays, 7pm, Court 3 in the Field House. Classes begin May 6th and run until June 10th. No class on May 13th.

Parks and Rec Baseball Youth League

Wednesday, May 1st 5:30 p.m.

Field House Cafe

Anyone interested in coaching and/or coaching, please attend. There will be an application process for anyone interested, and more details will be announced. We are excited for the kids to play baseball and cultivate sportsmanship and teamwork while having fun right here at Babcock Ranch!

For any inquiries about the Youth League meeting, feel free to reach out to us at parksandrec@babcockranch.com

CLARIFICATION: This will be a Youth Recreational League for the first year. 

April Schedule and Location Changes

There have been a location change for the following class in April.

• Tai-Chi class has been moved to the Cypress Lodge on April 30th from 10am-11am.

April Programs & Classes

Group Personal Training

April 1 - 29

Field House

Mondays, 7 - 8 p.m.

$10/Class Member

$15/Class Non-Member

This class is a variety of total body conditioning that involves strength, cardio, resistance, core, and functional exercises. It is designed to change each week to target all major muscle groups in a variety of ways. Plyometric moves to improve your strength and power. By combining strength and power training moves, these workouts will help you burn fat, build strength, and leave you feeling awesome! 

Sunrise Yoga

April 2 - 25

Founder's Square

Tue/Thu 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.

$8/Class Member

$10/Class Non-Member

In the yogic discipline, the morning is considered as a “divine time” and when an individual’s spiritual energy is at its peak. Clarity, creativity, and peace of mind and body are benefits of a sunrise yoga practice because of fewer distractions prior to starting your day. To achieve optimum personal results, it is recommended to practice yoga in the morning

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Full Moon Yoga Social

Cypress Lodge

Monday, April 22

7:30 - 9 p.m.

The Full Moon welcomes us to this Mind-Body workshop geared to support relaxation and healing through connection with Self and Community. It is an invitation to “see” and “illuminate” any patterns or cycles in our lives. With purposeful movement and breathwork, our mental and physical rhythms have the opportunity to coalesce and synchronize throughout the night, especially with the vibrations of

Singing Bowls. We are creatures of habit, so what better habit to create and repeat than healthy habits that are as regular and routine as the Moon?

Instructor: Matthew Held, CPT, RYT

May Programs & Classes

Preschool Pastimes Dance Class

Cypress Lodge

Wednesdays, May 1- May 29th

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

$55

Creative movement activities that challenge their motor skills, listening skills, and social skills through music, song, and dance. The children will work on performing exercises that strengthen muscles and develop flexibility and self-expression. Basic Ballet and tumbling.

Classes begin May 1st.

Tiny Toes Dance Class

Cypress Lodge

9 - 10 a.m.

Wednesdays, May 1 - May 29

$55

Creative movement activities that challenge their motor skills, listening skills, and social skills through music, song, and dance. The children will work on performing exercises that strengthen muscles and develop flexibility and self-expression while creating a bonding experience with their child.

Classes begin May 1st.

Little Movers Dance Class

Cypress Lodge

Wednesdays, May 1- May 29th

11:30 - 12:30 a.m.

$55

Dance class will be a ballet and jazz combination class. Students will have 30 minutes of basic to intermediate ballet and 30 minutes of basic to intermediate jazz dance. This class includes strength, flexibility and conditioning technique and progressions including turns, kicks and leaps.Ages 5-9.

Classes begin May 1st.

Adult Contemporary Ballet Class

Cypress Lodge

Friday Mornings, May 3 - 31

10 - 11 a.m.

$55

Learning basic to intermediate ballet techniques and contemporary dance can be done in any style of music and united with other dance forms to create a new style of movement. Students learn to use their bodies in a variety of ways, including balance, core strength, and joint health. Technique, body alignment, and emotion are essential to establishing a mind-body connection.

Classes begin May 3rd.

Youth Martial Arts

May 1 - 29

Field House

M/W 6 - 7 p.m.

Saturdays - 12 - 1 p.m.

$40/month Member

$50/Month Non-Member

The Youth Martial Arts Class teaches mixed martial arts for real life using the Kali Combat System as a foundation and focuses on practical self-defense and peace-making skills. The importance of discipline, diligence, teamwork, communication, and leadership is taught with a fun curriculum that is mentally and physically challenging. 

Ages 9-15



Classes begin May 1st.

Jiu Jitsu For Kids

May 1 - 31

M,W, F 9-10AM

Lake Timber Lodge

Tuesday 4-5 PM

Field House

$100/Month Member

$125/Month Non-Member

The Babcock Jiu Jitsu Club integrates; self-defense techniques, conditioning, and skill-oriented games aiming to improve your child's motor skills, agility, and flexibility. BJJC offers fun classes for youth that teach discipline and help build confidence, as well as adult classes that teach the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The classes are run by Thomas Kurz, a Babcock Ranch resident, and purple belt under Joshua Frye and the Carlson Gracie lineage

Classes begin May 1st.

Sunrise Yoga

May 2 - May 30th

Founder's Square

Tue/Thu 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.

$8/Class Member

$10/Class Non-Member

In the yogic discipline, the morning is considered as a “divine time” and when an individual’s spiritual energy is at its peak. Clarity, creativity, and peace of mind and body are benefits of a sunrise yoga practice because of fewer distractions prior to starting your day. To achieve optimum personal results, it is recommended to practice yoga in the morning

Tai Chi

May 7 - May 28

Lake Timber Lodge

Tuesday 10 - 11 AM

$8/Class Member

$10/Class Non-Member

Tai Chi is a great therapeutic art that has been medically proven to offer many health benefits. It involves physical and meditative training by utilizing specific traditional exercises, postures, and techniques. The goal is to strengthen the body, sharpen the mind, and lift up the spirit, with the ultimate objective of

developing one’s natural energy to improve total well-being. This fun impact class will not leave you breathless, however, it will help you stay healthy and improve your strength, mobility, fitness, balance, flexibility, and coordination.

All levels are welcome.

Ages 16+

Youth Leagues & Programs

Parks and Rec Flag Football

Jack Peeples Park

Mondays & Fridays

April 29 - June 7

5 - 7 p.m.

$125

Parks and Rec invite kids to play in a recreational co-ed flag football league where their main focus is learning and fun! Players will have the chance to learn the fundamentals of football in addition to experiencing teamwork and socializing.

• 3rd and 4th grade will be grouped together. 
• 5th and 6th grade will be grouped together.

All levels of skill and experience are welcome. Coach Andy Habing is leading practices with the assistance of high school players/staff.

Youth Cheer & Tumbling - Beginner

Field House Cafe

Mondays, May 6 - June 24

5 - 6 p.m.

$105

Join us for a 6-week program that will teach your athlete the fundamentals of cheer and tumbling. Students ages 5-11 years old will learn the basics of both cheer and tumbling and will learn a routine that will be performed for parents and friends at the completion of our program.

Instructor: Katie Smith

Youth Cheer & Tumbling - Intermediate

Field House Cafe

Mondays, May 6 - June 24

6 - 7 p.m.

$105

Join us for a 6-week program to build on the skills you have mastered in cheer and tumbling. Ages 5-11. This program is ideal for athletes with experience in cheer or tumbling, who can perform a cartwheel and/or round-off and work toward a back walkover and/or back handspring. At the end of the 6-week program, your athlete

will perform a routine alongside all athletes in the program, showcasing their progression and new skill set!  

Instructor: Katie Smith

Fitness Boot Camp for Kids

Field House Court 3

Mondays, May 6 - June 10th

7 - 8 p.m.

$105

Now is the time to teach your kiddos to exercise, get fit and have fun! This Fitness Boot Camp for kids is a high, energy fun-filled 5-week program for everyone! Your child will improve coordination, build endurance, increase flexibility and have loads of fun. Kids will be engaged with a variety of activities that keep them moving, enjoy cardio, and strength training while learning good habits of health and wellness!

Active kids lead to healthier, smarter and happier kids!

Instructor: Domineque Martindale

UPCOMING EVENTS

Babcock Jams Group Workshop

May 4th, 5 - 7 p.m.

Lake Timber Lodge

If you've been to one of the Babcock Jams Saturday workshops, you know how much fun it is when a big group sings and plays all together. If you haven't and you play an acoustic instrument, you're missing out, and we're missing you!

These events are all about learning to play better together and include musical group exercises as we learn easy, familiar songs! As the unofficial theme song goes, "All God's critters got a place in the choir." Come join us and find yours.

Introduction to the Blues

Monday, May 6th, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Lake Timber Lodge

This is a simple introduction to blues music, a basic foundation that will prepare you to learn hundreds of songs easily. All instruments are welcome, although we can't accommodate amplification. Learn basic blues form and style and some easy songs to get you started!



CALL FOR SINGERS AND PLAYERS

Do you sing? Would you like to find other folks to make music with? Maybe you'd like to find an accompanist or join a small group. Babcock Jams is, most of all, a community, not just a program. If you would like to make music and are looking for collaboration, motivation, or inspiration, reach out to babcockjams@gmail.com to introduce yourself! As the unofficial BJams theme song goes, everyone has "a place in the choir." 

Join Now!

Do you love music? Would you like to be part of something bigger? We believe that playing music is for everyone. It’s not reserved for the specially gifted. It’s not even something we do because we’re good at it.

Making music is something we do because it feels good to do it and because of how it connects us when we do it together.

Babcock Jams is a new program for residents who play or sing or want to learn how. Join our group now to stay up to date!

ALL CLASSES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Parks & Rec is Hiring!

Recreational Associate:

Typical duties:

• Assisting in reserving rental space and/or fields
• Overseeing Open Gym and ensuring there is always a staff member on premise
• Creating, implementing, and managing group fitness programs and sports tournaments, including vendor and instructor management
• Assisting with the programming of Parks and Recreation that includes: camps, clinics, classes, workshops, concerts, tournaments, and other events
• Tracking purchases of supplies and equipment and monitors expenditures and revenues to ensure compliance with approved budget
• Assisting with Parks and Recreational event set ups
• Using creativity to bring in additional recreational activity to provide opportunities to the community
• Preparing and maintains weekly reports, including attendance of recreational programming classes, memberships, and financial record keeping
• Sending in weekly updates to the Communications Department that include content and images

Please send resume or email to parksandrec@babcockranch.com 

Open Gym

Open Gym Schedule:

• Monday: 5 - 10 p.m.
• Wednesday: 5 - 10 p.m.
• Sunday 1 - 6 p.m.

Membership is required for the open gyms on Monday and Wednesday. Membership is not required for the open gym on Sunday.

For more questions and membership inquiries, please email

parksandrec@babcockranch.com

Indoor Volleyball

March 4 - May 25 | Tuesdays & Saturdays

Babcock Ranch Field House

Babcock Ranch Schools is excited to unveil its first-ever Babcock Ranch Youth programming with our Trailblazer Mini-Club Program! This program is designed to develop the overall athlete and prepare them for their future school and travel teams.

Take the first step in your journey to elite volleyball right here at Babcock Ranch! This session will provide a new and exciting Train and Play design for all our participants throughout the session!

Click the link below for more information.

Parks and Recreation Opportunities

The Parks and Recreation Department is looking for the following:

• Individuals interested in facilitating an Adult Softball League
• Ideas of what leagues your kids would most be interested in
• Cross Country Rec Program Coach
• Anyone interested in leading a youth run club
• Zumba Instructor

If interested, please email a brief summary about yourself to mhimelein@ccmcnet.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

League & Team Sponsorship Opportunities

Is your business interested in sponsoring at team or league for the upcoming season? Please contact Tori Grant at 239-478-9470 or email at mgrant@ccmcnet.com for more information!

Parks and Rec Membership

Memberships for the Babcock Ranch Parks and Recreation Department are available today. Membership is open to the public, with deeply discounted rates for residents of Babcock Ranch.

To sign up, click the "get a membership" button below or contact our Parks and Recreation team by email with the subject line "Membership." or contact them directly at (941) 676-7199

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