Online Resources

Overview April 15, 2020

WELCOME TO DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT’S ONLINE RECREATION AND RESOURCE CENTER!
This is your place to find a variety of activities and programs - some of which are completely online, and others are hybrid offerings that you can join outdoors OR online. We want to ensure we provide you with resources to benefit your wellbeing.

Desert Recreation District does not endorse or receive funds to advertise any of the third party sites or services listed or referenced on this page.

Have a great idea or resource you’d like to share? Let us know! Send your ideas to ssear@drd.us.com.

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Class March 23, 2021

Mix Color and Paint It
Come and learn the three parts of Color: mixing color, recognizing color, and placing color. You must take all classes in order to learn the skills of color mixing and painting your beautiful creations!

Mix Color_Paint

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Class August 12, 2020

Handball
The Palm Desert Community Center will be hosting Indoor Handball all year long. Come and enjoy your favorite sport.

Handball Player

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Class August 6, 2020

International Sports Festival
Soccer and Volleyball Registration Open September 9, 2024! Gather Your Teams Today! Click here for more detailed information.

To participate in the upcoming International Sports Festival for Soccer or Volleyball, you may email Sophia Pimentel at Sofia.pimentel@drd.us.com for assistance with registration or download and fill out the registration form(s) and email to Sofia.

PD ISF Soccer and Volleyball Flyer

2025 COED Volleyball Open Tour Registration

2025 Men's Soccer 70+ Tournament Registration Final

2025 Men's Soccer Tournament Registration

2025 Men's Volleyball Open Tour Registration

2025 Women's Soccer Open Tournament Registration

2025 Women's Volleyball Open Tour Registration

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Class August 3, 2020

Hybrid Adaptive Fitness – Online or In-person
Join us for our hybrid online or in-person class for fitness - you can attend via ZOOM from your home, or attend in-person at our Bermuda Dunes Community Center! Class will focus on strength & conditioning with the use of minimal equipment.

Woman in wheelchair exercising

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Class August 3, 2020

Adaptive Seated Fitness – Hybrid Online/In-person Class
Join us for our online class from home OR in-person at our Bermuda Dunes Community Center for seated adult fitness! Class will focus on strength & conditioning with the use of minimal equipment.

Woman in wheelchair exercising

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Class July 30, 2020

Mat Pilates
This class focuses on Pilates exercises performed on a mat. It is body weight orientated and emphasizes alignment, breathing, core-strength, flexibility, and controlled movements.

Woman stretching on mat

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Class July 22, 2020

Fit Beyond 50
Maintain your strength, mobility and function through exercises that focus on the upper and lower body, balance and flexibility.

Senior woman stretching forward in a chair

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Class April 17, 2020

FIND CREATIVITY AND HOBBIES
Use this time to pick up a hobby! Having a hobby helps to relieve stress and keep boredom at bay. Try something new with the links below.

Hands of adult working with craft and sewing supplies

Learn to How Crochet

Learn to How Knit

Learn to How Sew On a Sewing Machine

Learn to How Hand Sew

Learn to How Play the Piano

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Class April 17, 2020

FIND GAMES AND CRAFTS FOR KIDS
Kids need a break from academics and sports at times - here are some fun, games, and crafts for them to do while at home!

Girl making homemade slime

DIY Friendship Bracelets for Beginners

Learn How to Play Go Fish

Learn How to Play Checkers

Learn How to Play Mancala

Printable Coloring Pages From Crayola

Disney Coloring Pages

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Class April 15, 2020

FIND HEALTH & FITNESS FOR ADULTS
Better Health recommends getting in at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day! Here are some resources to help you reach that goal while remaining indoors.

Woman (from back) in seated Yoga pose

Free Yoga Classes for All Skill Levels

Free Fitness and Workout Tutorials

Free Tai Chi Instructional Videos

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Class April 16, 2020

FIND LEARNING FOR KIDS
Check out all of these resources for all types of learning - math, science, typing, coding and more!

Boy doing math

Reading and Writing Games

Science Experiments to Try at Home

Word Search for Kids

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Class April 16, 2020

FIND PHYSICAL FITNESS/ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that regular physical activity can help children and adolescents improve fitness, build strong bones and muscles, control weight, and reduce the risk of developing other serious health conditions.

Woman and child doing indoor exercises

Following are a few sources for kids activities:

Let’s Move: Staying Active for Kids

25 Minute Workouts for Kids

Cosmic Kids Yoga

15 Ways to Keep Kids Active Indoors

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Class April 20, 2020

FIND VIRTUAL DESTINATIONS AND TOURS
From the space station to museums, aquariums, zoos and more, you can explore the universe from home!

Space shuttle and space station in space

Virtual Museum Tours

Google Virtual Tours

Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Cams

San Diego Zoo Live Cams

Travel the World With Google Earth

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Class April 16, 2020

FIND WAYS TO EXERCISE YOUR MIND
It's easy to veg on video games and television while at home, but it's just as important to stay physically active as it is to stay mentally active! Try these resources to keep your mind sharp.

Sudoku game

Use this online library to read some new books

Play a daily crossword puzzle

Download the Scrabble App

Scrabble Word Finder

Solve Riddles With Your Friends and Your Children

Play Trivia Games

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