Recreational Center

School Year Hours

Monday - Thursday: 3:00-8:00pm
Friday: 12:00-8:00pm
Saturday: 12:00-6:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

Summer Hours

Monday - Friday: 12:00-8:00pm
Saturday: 12:00-6:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

*Schedule is subject to change. Please contact 719-553-2949 with any questions. 

All participants 18 years and under must have a waiver signed by a legal guardian on file at El Centro del Quinto Sol prior to participation in activities. Please see the staff at the check-in desk for form.

Thanksgiving Break Hours

Monday, November 24 - Wednesday, November 26, 2025
12:00-8:00pm

Winter Break Hours

Monday, December 22, 2025 - Friday, January 2, 2026
Monday - Friday, 12:00-8:00 pm
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 12:00-6:00pm

Spring Break Hours

Monday, March 23 - Friday, March 27, 2026
12:00-8:00pm

FREE Activities and Amenities

El Centro offers the following locations and activities at no fee to all who want to drop in and visit. Children will be supervised and guided through activities. Offerings will be dependent on the number of participants and any pre-scheduled activities.

Open Gym

Come play a game of basketball, volleyball, pickleball or indoor soccer. All ages are welcome to join.

Basketball Skills & Drills

Sharpen your basketball skills each week. Coaches will work on ball handling, passing, shooting, speed, agility and more!
Friday at 12:00-1:00pm

Activity Center

Grab your friends and come play in our activity center! We have a foosball table, billiards, air hockey, ping pong and darts! Free play as well as tournament style play! Available Monday - Saturday.

Our staff will provide homework assistance and students have access to computers for school projects. Time will be designated for homework on school days. 
We also offer interactive games including creating stories, playing word games, puzzles and more!

Having a space to create and use your imagination is important for all ages. We have a space dedicated to trying different means of creating. We offer a variety of supplies available for you to use for any kind of project. Staff will be present to assist all participants. Projects will vary weekly.

Open to the public 6:00am - 10:00pm daily.

  • Outdoor Basketball Court
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Plaza
  • Skate Park
  • Trail Access

Class Fee: $2 drop-in fee or $30 for a 20-class pass.

Zumba

Come and dance with us! Get a great workout and enjoy a high-energy, fast pace and positive environment. 
Monday & Wednesday at 5:30-6:30pm 

Learn how to defend yourself physically against potential threats, boost your self-confidence and raise your overall self-esteem. 
Tuesday at 5:30-6:30pm 

Tai Chi is a gentle, flowing mind-body exercise that combines slow movements, deep breathing and meditation to improve physical and mental health.
Thursday at 5:30-6:30pm 

Senior Social - Movement & Mobility

Movement and Mobility is a mix of movement, stretching, slow and intentional strength training to build balance, confidence and awareness of wellbeing. If you enjoy or want to learn more about slowing down and being present, this is the class for you. 
Wednesdays at 10:00-11:00am 

Fitness Games

This is a great class to meet new friends, play fun games and get your body moving!
Ages: 6 - 11 years
Dates & Time: Tuesday, February 10 - March 17, 6:00 - 7:00pm
Registration: January 1 - February 6
Fee: $20 per participant

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

Blended learning class - email with online coursework will be sent March 30 prior to in-person class.
Ages: 11 years & up
Date & Time: Saturday, April 11, 10:00am - 2:30pm
Registration: February 1 - March 27
Fee: $80 per participant

Makers Space - Bird House

This is a fun make-and-take class where you will build and paint a bird house.
Ages: 9 - 13 years
Date & Time: Monday, March 23, 12:30 - 1:30pm
Registration: February 1 - March 19
Fee: $10 per participant

Walking Trips to Lucero Library

We will walk as a group from El Centro del Quinto Sol to Lucero Library, join the library activities, and have a chance to check out materials. Join us for one, two or all three days!
Ages: All ages welcome
Date & Time: March 23, 25 & 27 @ 1:00 - 3:00pm daily
Registration: February 1 - March 19
Fee: FREE (must pre-register)

Fitness Games - Wake Up, Shake Up

Come and join us for fun obstacle courses, relay races and more!
Ages: 6 - 11 years
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 24, 1:00 - 2:00pm
Registration: February 1 - March 19
Fee: FREE (must pre-register)

Cooking Classes - Coming in 2026!


Concessions

Stop by for a tasty treat! Snacks and drinks are available for purchase during open hours.

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