Riverside Education Centers

09/01/2026

A REC community favorite is back! 🌶️ It’s time to grab the chips and stock up on El Abuelo Salsa. It’s perfect to have on hand for game days, family gatherings, or whenever you’re craving a favorite from Taste of Riverside.

Order yours today and support REC students with every purchase: https://www.rec4kids.com/salsa-fundraiser

08/21/2026

A peek at what our Rocky Mountain Elementary students have been up to during their first week back at REC! They explored the states of matter through hands-on activities, made oobleck, and headed outside for some colorful parachute fun. Safe to say, the oobleck was a hit!🤩

08/11/2026

School is officially back!📚 We hope students, teachers, and school staff have a great first day. As everyone settles into the new school year, we’re getting ready to welcome students back to REC next week!

Middle and High School: August 17
Elementary School: August 18

We can’t wait for another year of tutoring, enrichment, and fun together! ☀️

08/03/2026

📚 Now Enrolling for the 2026–27 School Year!

Looking for a safe, supportive place for your student after school? REC offers academic support, educational enrichment, healthy snacks, and opportunities for students to learn, grow, and build confidence all year long.

🗓️ Program Start Dates
• Middle & High School: August 17
• Elementary School: August 18

Enroll your student today: https://www.rec4kids.com/register

We can't wait to welcome both new and returning students for another great year! 🍎

07/23/2026

📚We're Hiring! Ready to make a difference in the lives of local students? Join the REC team and help create meaningful afterschool experiences that inspire learning, confidence, and connection.

🌟Current openings:
• After School Program Manager (Chipeta Elementary)
• After School Program Activities Coordinator (Chipeta Elementary)
• After School Lead Enrichment Tutor (High School Only)
• After School Tutor

📍Positions available at Chipeta Elementary School and throughout Mesa County

Learn more and apply here: https://www.rec4kids.com/jobs

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post!

Applicants should be familiar with REC’s mission to provide academic and social support to students in a safe and supportive environment. This includes working together with diverse groups to develop a strong community for our students and their families.

07/22/2026

🌊 Making a splash this summer! Paddleboarding was a highlight of REC’s summer programming, with students across elementary, middle, and high school spending time on the water, building confidence, and making memories together.

One of our favorite experiences was seeing our high school students step into leadership roles as they helped elementary students during paddleboarding at Las Colonias. It was a wonderful opportunity for younger students to learn from older peers while our high schoolers grew as mentors and leaders.

Our middle school students also enjoyed an unforgettable trip to Highline Lake, where they challenged themselves, encouraged one another, and soaked up a beautiful Colorado summer.

Summer programming may have wrapped up, but we still have so many memories to share. ☀️ Stay tuned for more photos and highlights from REC’s summer adventures!

07/14/2026

Twenty years of memories, all in one room.📸

Thank you to everyone who helped make our 20th Anniversary Open House such a special evening. It was wonderful to reconnect with familiar faces, welcome new ones, and celebrate the people and moments that have made REC what it is today.

A special thank you to the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce for celebrating this milestone with us and leading our ribbon cutting.

We loved celebrating with you and can't wait to continue sharing memories from the evening.✨

A special thank you to Touch of Sweetness By Jazzy for the beautiful cupcakes and Nibbles and Sips for the delicious grazing table!

07/10/2026

For 20 years, REC has been part of countless memories and meaningful moments.

This video looks back through the stories of just a few of the people who have been part of REC, sharing how they first found their way here, the memories that stayed with them, and what REC has meant in their lives.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey over the past two decades.

06/24/2026

Last call for coffee before the month ends! ☕️

We’re so grateful to Timberline Bank for featuring REC as June’s nonprofit of the month through the Timberline Community Coffee Bar. There’s still time to stop by, grab a cup, and support REC students and families before June wraps up.

Thank you to everyone who has already stopped by and shown support!

06/23/2026

Thank you, Governor Jared Polis, for restoring funding to Colorado’s Nonprofit Out-of-School Time Grant Program. This support helps keep afterschool programs like REC strong and ensures students continue to have safe spaces to learn, grow, and be supported beyond the school day.📚