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If you’re lucky enough to call Camden Foothills home, you’re not only gaining access to a top-notch community and apartment. You are also stepping into a world of exclusive perks at the DC Ranch community centers that only residents of the neighborhood get access to! New renovations have taken place at the Desert Camp community center. Check out my list of how to take full advantage of your neighborhood perks.
State-of-the-Art Fitness Center
With the new renovations, Desert Camp expanded its fitness center and added all new equipment that residents can utilize. Weight machines, free weights, medicine balls, and a punching bag, to name a few, are all brand new and ready to use! They also offer fitness classes at an additional cost. Spots fill up quickly so be sure to act fast if you want to snag a spot! My favorite part was the ellipticals, treadmills and bikes face out to a beautiful desert oasis so that you can work out in the air conditioning with a view.
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DC Ranch Fitness Center where Camden Foothills residents can enjoy the views - Photo courtesy of Jourdan Garcia
Making a Splash
The community center has two pools available for use, one for lounging and leisure and one that is Olympic sized for exercise. Both pools are heated in the wintertime which makes it easy to get your laps in or enjoy time by the pool even in colder temperatures. They also host some aqua fitness classes so that residents can make the most of their pool.
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DC Ranch Pool- Photo Courtesy of Jourdan Garcia
Serve it Up
A huge part of the Desert Camp community center is access to pickleball and tennis courts. Since only residents of this exclusive neighborhood have access, it doesn’t get as crowded as public courts and is a great place to learn! There are courts that you can reserve and there is also a court for open play where people can drop in and play with others. A great way to meet your neighbors and make some friends with similar interests!
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Pickleball Court- Photo courtesy of Jourdan Garcia
Community Connection
One of the best perks, in my opinion, is the invitation to all of DC Ranch’s events and celebrations. They host a variety of different ones every month that are for residents of all ages. This month, they have hosted wine tasting, a social hour, and even a Taylor Swift party for the young Swifites to sing, dance, make bracelets, and more.
They also have a variety of clubs residents can join led by other residents. Some of these clubs include mountain biking, hiking and a women’s club.
If you are looking for a place where luxury meets community, Camden Foothills and its connection to DC Ranch should be at the top of your list. Not only do residents of Camden Foothills get DC Ranch access and all these great perks but the community has unique perks of its own just a step away from your home. If all these amenities weren’t enough to convince you, there are also fun activities nearby- all part of what makes Scottsdale a great place to live!
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