Parktakes, Winter 2010 by Fairfax County Park Authority

A QUARTERLY GUIDE TO PARKS AND RECREATION • FAIRFAX COUNTY PARK AUTHORITY

contents WINTER 2010 • VOL. 25/NO. 1

Visit the parks online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks. E-mail the Park Authority at parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov

History for the Holidays

Resolution Solution

Classes, Programs & Events 17

Adapted Leisure Services - Swimming, water exercise, ice skating, martial arts and gymnastics for individuals with disabilities

Aquatics - Swimming, water exercise, diving, lifeguard and instructor training, and other water-based programs

Aquatics for All

Spring Arrivals

carousels, birthday parties, Cub Run’s fun pool

Features 6

Attractions - Water Mine, Clemyjontri, the CCT, mini-golf,

QuickTakes - Ice skating, program-boosting partnerships,

Boating, Fishing and Camping - Waterfront parks, kayaking, fishing and camping

farming history, 12 steps for health, bond updates and more

Park Directions

Parks at a Glance

Dance - Swing, ballet, country-western, hip-hop and more

Program Location Addresses

Day Trips and Tours

Volunteer - How you can make a difference

Equestrian and Farm - Equestrian center and events at

Registration and Information

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Camps Children’s Corner (0-5 years) - Preschool programs, fitness, dance, music, art

Frying Pan Farm Park

Events - Wine tastings, craft show, children’s holiday shopping, ice show, movies, tot time, game days and more

16, 18, 28, Park Profiles: Volunteer, Adapted Leisure Services, 49, 63, 76 Aquatics, Dance, Exercise and Physical Fitness, Donor

training, yoga, step classes, tai chi, cycling, jazzercise, pilates, kickboxing

69 On the Cover — Fitness at Audrey Moor RECenter. Photo by Don Sweeney

Exercise and Physical Fitness -Aerobics, weight

Fine Arts and Crafts - Cartooning, studio arts, pottery, photography, framing, stained glass and other creative outlets

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Bienvenido a SUS parques! Los parques están abiertos para todos, venga usted solo o con su familia y sus amigos. Lo invitamos a tomar una clase o a asistir a un programa, o a un campamento y disfrutar de los centros recreativos, las piscinas, los centros para el estudio de la naturaleza, los campos de pelota, las veredas, los lagos de pesca y para botes, los campos de golf, las áreas de picnic y los puntos históricos. En el condado de Fairfax hay miles de residentes que enriquecen y realzan nuestra comunidad con su diversidad. La Autoridad de Parques se esfuerza por mejorar la comunicación y los servicios para nuestros nuevos clientes reclutando empleados políglotas, pero incluso si no hablamos con soltura su idioma, le prometemos que nos esforzaremos por lograr un entendimiento mutuo. Para obtener información acerca de nuestros programas o para recibir una inscripción GRATUITA a nuestra revista trimestral Parktakes, la cual contiene lo que está pasando en los parques, llame al 703-222-4664, (TTY 703-803-3354 para las personas sordas o con problemas auditivos). Aproveche el tiempo de diversión y esparcimiento que le espera en nuestros parques

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Winter Wilds

Gardening - Workshops, tours, lectures and trips at Green Spring Gardens, programs for children, teas and tours at Historic Green Spring

Golf

History - programs and tours about local history

Ice Skating

Martial Arts and Self-Defense

Nature and Science - classes, excursions and programs

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Park Rentals

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Performing Arts - Drama and music

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Pet Place - Dog obedience and agility classes, pet CPR and other programs for pets and pet owners; off-leash dog parks

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Scout Activities and Badge Programs

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Sports and Leagues - Skateboard, BMX, tennis, gymnastics, basketball, volleyball, soccer, leagues, in-line skating, fencing

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Xtras - Bridge, chess, etiquette and other cool stuff that doesn’t fit any place else

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A QUARTERLY GUIDE TO PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS Fairfax County Park Authority • Winter 2010

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Sharon Bulova................................... Chairman, Member-at-Large Penelope A. Gross...........................Vice Chairman, Mason District Gerald W. Hyland.................................................Mt. Vernon District John W. Foust...................................................... Dranesville District Michael R. Frey..............................................................Sully District Catherine M. Hudgins....................................... Hunter Mill District Jeffrey C. McKay..............................................................Lee District Pat Herrity...........................................................Springfield District Linda Q. Smyth................................................... Providence District John C. Cook......................................................... Braddock District

Park Authority Board Members William G. Bouie..............................Chairman, Hunter Mill District Harrison A. Glasgow..................Vice Chairman, Member-at-Large Frank S. Vajda............................................Treasurer, Mason District George E. Lovelace............................ Secretary, Member-at-Large Edward R. Batten, Sr........................................................Lee District Kevin J. Fay.......................................................... Dranesville District Harold Y. Pyon.....................................................Springfield District Gilbert S. McCutcheon.......................................Mt. Vernon District Ken Quincy........................................................ Providence District Marie Reinsdorf ................................................... Member-at-Large Winifred S. Shapiro............................................... Braddock District Harold L. Strickland......................................................Sully District The Park Board meets at 7:30 pm every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Herrity Building. The public is invited to attend. The board minutes and other information from these meetings are available on the Park Authority’s web site, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

Park Authority Leadership John Dargle, Jr. ..................................................................... Director Cindy Messinger..................................................... Deputy Director

Parktakes Production Staff Daphne Hutchinson................................................................ Editor Susan Trayers.................................................. Advertising Manager Don Sweeney.............................................................. Photographer Joanne Kearney..................................................... Graphic Designer Creative Connections......................................................... Printing

Visit the parks online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks or e-mail the Park Authority at parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov Parktakes is published quarterly by the Fairfax County Park Authority, 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 927, Fairfax, VA 22035-1118. Periodicals postage paid at Fairfax, VA (USPS 010-296). POSTMASTER: Send address changes to FCPA/Parktakes, P.O. Box 4606, Fairfax, VA 22038-4606. Copies of Parktakes are also available at FCPA RECenters and staffed sites, county libraries and county government centers. This magazine (Vol. 25, No. 1) is valid for Dec. 1, 2009-Feb. 28, 2010. Information and prices in previous Parktakes are no longer in effect. Prices, hours, programs and services are subject to change without prior notice. The FCPA reserves the right to photograph and videotape all its activities, events, classes, programs and facilities for promotional purposes. Fairfax County’s programs, services and facilities are available to all citizens regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. For additional information regarding accommodations and support provided to facilitate participation for individuals with disabilities, call 703-324-8563 or TTY 703-803-3354. Complaints regarding discrimination on the basis of disability should also be directed to those numbers. For TTY numbers, see page 17.

Picking Up Where Tax Dollars Leave Off

n this time of tight budgets, use of Fairfax County’s parks has never been greater even as the resources to staff and maintain facilities and services continue to shrink.The Fairfax County Park Foundation is helping to fill this gap. The Park Foundation is a tax exempt charitable organization that supports the Fairfax County Park Authority by raising private funds, obtaining grants and creating partnerships that supplement tax dollars for park land, facilities and services. Residents often ask why a charitable organization is needed for our parks. Fairfax County citizens pay taxes and vote for park bond referenda. Park users pay fees for classes and camps and for the use of recreation centers, golf courses and other facilities described in this magazine. However, few know that less than one cent of each Fairfax County General Fund tax dollar is allocated to parks, and the Park Authority relies on fees for nearly 60% of its operating expenses. While this is economically efficient, many park facilities and programs that we value can’t easily be fee-supported.This includes open space, trails, playgrounds, athletic fields, neighborhood parks, community concerts, natural and historic resource preservation, and services to low-income residents and people with disabilities. The Park Foundation helps by promoting and coordinating park fundraising efforts. As a charitable organization registered under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code, gifts to the Foundation are tax-deductible, and the organization is eligible for grants from corporate and private entities that don’t give to government.The Foundation helps park friends groups and supporters by receiving and accounting for donations and sending tax receipts to donors. Additionally, the Foundation reaches out to the business community to encourage sponsorships of park facilities and programs. Two new programs of the Park Foundation deserve special mention: “Plant Your Legacy” encourages park users to include Fairfax County’s parks in their estate and financial planning. Legacy gifts allow donors to assure that the parks and the experiences that have enriched their lives can be enjoyed by future generations.There are a variety of vehicles for legacy gifts, some of which may have benefits for donors as well as heirs. Life-income gifts, such as gift annuities and charitable trusts, can even provide income during the donor’s lifetime as well as considerable tax savings. “Naming Rights and Advertising Opportunities” enables corporations to link with Fairfax County’s much-loved parks and their up-scale users (89% of households with incomes of $100,000 are park visitors). Much like colleges and professional sports teams, we plan to develop advertising and naming rights opportunities for park facilities such as athletic fields, recreation centers, golf courses, gyms and swimming pools. Unlike many other charities, in most cases donors to the Park Foundation can direct their contributions by designating them to a specific Fairfax County park, project or program. Thanks to generous in-kind support from the Park Authority and other donors, the Foundation’s overhead expenses are only 3.1%, one of the lowest rates of any charitable organization and a further guarantee that contributions are used as donors intend. Not all donations are financial. Some far-sighted individuals have chosen to protect land they love by donating it for preservation as parkland. Clemyjontri Park, Eakin Community Park, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Lahey Lost Valley Park, Marie Butler Leven Preserve, and Ollander and Margaret Banks Park are examples of parks that were donated or sold to the Park Authority at below-market rates. Looking to the future, it’s clear that taxes and fees will no longer be adequate to fully fund the comprehensive park system and recreation services that Fairfax County’s diverse and increasingly active population wants.The Park Foundation exists to develop alternative funding sources and to provide individuals and businesses with partnership opportunities in our parks. We all benefit from the success of this effort. If you are interested in contributing or learning more about the Fairfax County Park Foundation and its programs, visit our website, www.fairfaxparkfoundation.org or call me directly at 703-324-8581. See you in the parks!

Paul Baldino Executive Director, Fairfax County Park Foundation

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Ice Skating Classes for Beginners

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lip Sliding Away” is the perfect theme song for the beginning skating classes at Mt. Vernon RECenter’s ice arena. On this Monday night in midautumn, a dozen novices are in the final session of a six week series.They’re a mixed group. They range from teenagers to 30-somethings to 50-somethings, split between rank beginners who never set blades on the ice before (Adult Introductory Skating) and almost beginners who haven’t skated in years (Adult I and 2). Instructor Terri McIntyre glides from student to student, correcting, demonstrating, offering encouragement and then sending them off to practice as she moves to the next. And everyone in the class is skating.They have forward swizzles down pat, as they propel themselves across the ice with gentle in-and-out squeezes of their legs. Some switch back and forth between forward and backward, cutting a small circle one way, then the other. A few try spins . . . carefully. Although they are intent on their own efforts and the ice under their own feet, everyone takes an occasional peek at the coaches and advanced skaters sailing effortlessly by in big circles that turn just a few feet away. At the beginners’ end of the rink, there are wobbles, a few bumpy collisions, an occasional hand reached out to the wall for steadiness, even a couple of gentle tumbles to knees or seat. But the spills prompt rueful grins instead of grimaces.“Pain from falls is rare, and injuries are even rarer,” noted Ice Director Carl Kirtley.“The riskiest part of ice skating is driving here from the Beltway!” “Stopping is the hardest part,” acknowledged Tina Morrow.The ice skating class Winter 2010

Quick takes is her introduction to the Park Authority as well as to a new pastime. She moved to Northern Virginia six weeks earlier, just in time for the first session, which was also her first time on ice.“I’m from Texas – no rinks there!” But a history of roller skating gave her a head start on balance. She says she’s learned a lot, she feels much more comfortable and she intends to continue with the next round of classes.“Balance is the same as on roller skates, but you can go a lot faster on ice! I like it.” So does Andre Campbell, a 15-year-old from Mt. Vernon High School. He plays football, basketball, baseball and lacrosse, but ice hockey is his favorite sport. A big Caps fan, he has a goal set up in his backyard so that he can practice puck and stick handling, but grass is no substitute for ice – he needed to Visit our website at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks

learn how to skate.“I was all over the place when I started,” he said, waving his arms like windmills to demonstrate.“But I put my mind to it, and our instructor is great. She explains real well so that I can understand what she’s saying to do. She helps everyone individually. It’s fun trying something new.” “He’s come a long way,” agreed his grandmother, Joyce Hamlett, who’s been watching from the grandstand since Andre first stepped onto the ice. Obviously, she likes what she saw – when she came back from registering her grandson for the next series, she reported that she’d registered herself for Adult Introductory Skating, too.“I’ve always wanted to do it, and it’s a way to stay in touch with my J teenager.” 5

Quicktakes friendly and hospitable are true,” added the park’s historian, who hails from New Jersey. “The folks of Floris have shared their family stories, photographs and heirlooms.The more we learned about the community, the more we all realized that we had to preserve this heritage.”

Garden Design Contest Offers $100 Prize

Telling the Story of Family Farms in Fairfax

f a picture is worth a thousand words, the new exhibit at Frying Pan Farm Park speaks volumes.The museum quality display at the park’s visitor center tells the story of farming’s history in the Floris community in a way that’s engaging to children and grown-ups alike. Walking past the panels is like flipping through Granddad’s family album.The images spark curiosity in the young, remembrances in the not-so-young and interest in everyone. The western section of Fairfax just south of Herndon was once a thriving dairy center, so dairying is the focus. One trip around the room, and urban-suburban kids will no longer wonder where milk comes from and how it gets from there to here. And grownups new to Northern Virginia or unfamiliar with Fairfax County’s history won’t assume that Kidwell Farm was built as an attraction for the park.They’ll understand that the farm was there first and the park came later. Day-campers checking out the exhibit 6

the week after its summer opening were enthralled. They watched The Road to Happiness, a silent movie from the 1930s on the trials and travails of bringing milk to market. Made by Firestone and complete with subtitles and background piano, it was filmed in Fairfax County and aimed at persuading the government to improve the roads. They peeked under the panels on Sadie, a life-sized replica of a Holstein of the same name who was the world’s second highest milk producer in the 1920s.This hometown star was from the Middleton Farm just a mile or so away. And they asked questions.“What’s this?” What’s that?”What are they doing here?” “What are they doing there?”At five, they weren’t yet able to read the engaging caption snippets that explained and amplified the old black-and-white photos, so they substituted their imaginations.“I used to use an old milking machine like that when I was little,” boasted one boy.“I ride a horse just like that,” said another, pointing to a picture of six kids squeezed onto the back of the family’s mule. “We’ve been collecting information from the community for 20 years, waiting until we had both the space and the funding to create a blue ribbon showcase,” said Yvonne Johnson, leader of the exhibit project team. “All the rumors about southerners being

n 2011, the Floris School House at Frying Pan Farm Park will mark its centennial. To dress up the old brick building for the occasion, a centennial garden will be added, and the Park Authority is inviting submissions of garden designs, with a $100 prize going to the designer of the winning garden plan. The prize is donated by Katydid, Inc., the park’s programming partner for summer camps and preschool, which are based at the schoolhouse.“We thought the contest would be a great way to get community involvement,” explained Katydid’s Shannon Smith.“The park is such a landmark and an important part of this community.” The four-room school, built in 1911, once housed grades one through seven and two years of high school. In 1921, the Floris Vocational Technical High School was built next door.Then in the 1950s, when the School Board no longer needed the buildings, the high school was razed. Extension Agent Joe Beard proposed the preservation of the Floris School House as a youth center for the Future Farmers of America, 4-H and scouting groups and the land as a site for fairs and community recreation. In 1960, the property was deeded to the Park Authority. In preparation for their centennial remake, the old flower beds are now clean slates waiting to be beautified. March 1 is the deadline for submitting garden plans, and the winning design will be selected in time for spring planting. For more information, contact Eugene Loew at Frying Pan J Farm Park, 703-437-9101.

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Quicktakes Partners for Parks

Bailey’s Rotary Club Underwrites Natural Discoveries

isitors at Hidden Oaks Nature Center can keep an eye on the wonders of nature, thanks to the donation of a unique easy-view microscope from the Rotary Club of Baileys Crossroads. And at Green Spring Gardens, a new discovery cart invites exploration of nature, gardening and history topics, also courtesy of the Rotarians. Introduced at the New York Hall of Science in 1988 and now in museums and zoos around the world, the Wentzscope is built tough to survive decades of public use. Kid friendly and preschooler proof, it focuses easily by turning a knob either way and enlarges the view 50 to 400 times.The big microscope is mounted on a sturdy wheeled table (donated by the Friends of Hidden Oaks) and is lit from beneath that table with green technology that uses less power than a bathroom nightlight. It comes with a laminating machine to create slides, so kids can make their own for a closer examination of the fascinating bits of nature they find in woods and creeks. To envision Green Spring Gardens’ discovery cart,“think free samples at CostCo, only these samples are information,” said Cindy Brown, assistant manager at the garden park. The carts are popular features at botanic gardens and museums because they offer the means to bring educational displays to the people instead of waiting for the people to come to the displays.“We wanted a way to offer interpretation to visitors who are just passing through,” Cindy explained.“This Winter 2010

display table on wheels will help us nab visitors on weekends in the different gardens.” The discovery cart will debut with a pollen exhibit created by Julia Moeller, who is working on her Gold Award, the highest Girl Scout honor. And she’s inviting the Bailey’s Crossroads Rotarians to Green Spring for breakfast and the unveiling. “We’re pleased to support the Park Authority in fostering environmental stewardship by providing some tools to encourage the curiosity and education of youth and families,” said Chris Hoecke, president of the Rotary Club of Bailey’s Crossroads.“We are also proud to support a broad range of programs -- mental health awareness, student education, youth sports and literacy programs -- that improve the lives of Fairfax County residents. They are in keeping with the Rotarian motto, Service Above Self.” …………………………… If your community organization is interested in broadening the opportunities for discovery and enrichment in the parks, please contact your favorite park or the Fairfax County Park Foundation. And for more information on the Rotary Club of Bailey’s Crossroads, visit J www.bxrrotary.org.

Take Twelve for Health

he arrival of the New Year is traditionally a time for looking back, looking ahead and resolving to do better. For this annual rite of passage, poll after poll shows that Americans put Visit our website at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks

improving their health at or near the top of their resolution lists. Everyone wants to be healthier.The difficulty is maintaining the commitment to reach that goal. What seems attainable on January 1 gets harder as the weeks go by – so hard that surveys show most resolvers abandon their good intentions by February. For those who want to keep their resolutions to be healthier in 2010, the Park Authority’s fitness directors offer help in beating the high resolution drop-out rate. The agency’s experts on wellness put their heads together and came up with a Take Twelve Steps for Health campaign. It sets small easy goals everyone can reach. “They are attainable lifestyle changes that will generate success and motivate you to do more,” explained Liz Ittner, Fitness and Wellness Coordinator.“Committing to change one thing at a time is a simple strategy for success for a healthier you.” Each month at the Park Authority’s RECenters, fitness directors will introduce a healthy lifestyle habit. Each month customers can decide to make a healthy lifestyle change and find the commitment to stick to it. And each month, they can build on their success and add a new healthy habit. “It’s simple, it’s easy, and it works,” Ittner maintained. Information posted throughout the RECenters (and on the Park Authority’s web page, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/recenter.htm) will promote the monthly goal and highlight RECenter activities that can help customers achieve their aim of being healthier. In addition, the agency’s new Fitness and Wellness coordinator will be presenting expanded workshops and programs in the coming months.“This is our way of engaging people in wellness and creating opportunities to promote healthier lifestyles,” Ittner concluded. For more information on Take Twelve Steps for Health, ask at your neighborhood RECenter. And if you’re not a member, now’s the time to join.The Healthy Heart Pass Sale, underway from Jan. 1 to Feb. 14, offers the year’s best prices on membership, which includes indoor pools, fitness rooms, XYO (Exercise Your J Options) classes and more.

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Teeing Up for Troops

range at Forward Operating Base Hunter was in operation for only 10 minutes before it accomplished n a salute to the impossible the men and – correcting the women of the Squadron ComU.S. armed sermanding Officer’s vices, the Park Authority’s slice so that his shot actuGolf Enterprises recently ally went straight! donated 26,700 golf balls On Labor Day weekend, to the troops in Afghanistan the Park Authority’s golf and Iraq and contributed courses joined their peers over $4,000 to the Fields of across American in supportHonor Foundation, which ing the third annual Patriot provides scholarships for Golf Day. Golfers playing the children and spouses of that weekend were encourservice members killed or aged to donate at least $1 disabled in the line of duty. Bill Green displays the to the Fields of Honor FounThe idea for the golf ball pin he received in dation, and 1,354 obliged, donation came from Bill contributing $4,479 to the appreciation for his help Green, assistant manager in getting golf balls to the scholarship fund. at Oak Marr Golf Center. Greendale Golf Course Range balls are rotated out troops. led the way with $1,676 from time to time, so when from 286 golfers, and Food and Beverage summer’s end brought decommission day, Manager Tom Cafagna led the charge.The exBill went case by case, emptying new balls Marine proved the truth of the saying,“Once into the dispenser and refilling the cases a Marine, always a Marine” as he stationed with old balls – 89 cases in all. He worked himself at the front desk and pitched the through American Legion Post 180, and the program to golfers checking in. military managed the transport, rotating the Golf Enterprises promises a bigger and balls to makeshift driving ranges and putting better celebration of Patriot Golf Day next greens at bases in Afghanistan. According to year, so golfers should mark their calendars the note that accompanied the desert drivfor this opportunity to tee up in the parks ing range photos sent to the Park Authority for the troops. J in appreciation of the ball donation, the

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hat’s the message to Parktakes subscribers. With the winter issue, the Park Authority is launching the “green” Parktakes on-line. It takes just a click of the mouse to switch from paper copy to electronic version, and with that click, you’ll save trees and lighten the magazine’s carbon footprint. A reduction in the press run also will reduce production costs, thereby helping to hold future fee increases to a minimum. Plus, e-subscribers will receive their link to the quarterly editions a day ahead of delivery for paper Parktakes, giving them extra time to peruse the offerings before choosing their classes. In the most recent Parktakes readers’ survey, over a third of subscribers said they would be willing to change from hard copy to electronic copy in order to conserve resources.To join the stewardship effort, go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes and follow the prompts.

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Brighter, Lighter Pool Makes a Splash at Lee

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id you expand the pool? It looks bigger.” That’s been the comment from customers returning to the pool at Lee District RECenter after its month-long shutdown for renovations. It’s an optical illusion created by lighter paint on the natatorium walls, acid washing, a white coat of the pool and new overhead lights. And while the florescent and light-emitting diode (LED) lights provide more illumination, the combination requires less power, making it cheaper to use. Plus LED lights last longer, resist heat, cold and vibration better and don’t contain mercury. The”feel” of the pool area is improved along with its looks, thanks to two new heating and air conditioning units that enhance air quality and climate control. “The swim teams love it, we’re collecting lots of compliments from our aquatic customers and our staff is happier working in a brighter, cheerier environment,” noted Dave Wyttenbach, the J RECenter’s aquatic program coordinator. Winter 2010

BOND BUSINESS Bond Projects Send More Trails Winding

he opening of Giles Meadow in 2000 gave the new Laurel Hill Park two miles of trails.The mileage more than tripled in 2009 with the completion of 7.5 miles of sustainable natural surface trails near Giles Run Meadow and Central Green.“Sustainable because we minimized soil and vegetation disturbance, incorporated cross-sloped topography and grade reversals to minimize sheet erosion and used trail-specific construction equipment, like a narrow walkbehind earth mover,” explained Kirk Holley, manager of Planning and Development’s Special Projects Section. The work also represents a unique partnership between the Park Authority, the contractor and Trail Solutions, the construction arm affiliated with the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA). Local members of IMBA volunteered their time to assist in building the trail.The savings, estimated at more than $70,000, brought the project cost down to $369,000. And with IMBA proposing to help with another trail project at Lake Fairfax, there’s a promise of even more savings ahead. “The Park Authority is pleased to be able to offer this amenity to mountain bikers, a user group that’s not often provided for in parks,” Holley said.“It adds yet another piece to the mosaic of recreational opportunities at Laurel Hill Park.” And while the trail is designed for mountain biking, it also serves equestrians, hikers and joggers, he noted. Project Manager Tom McFarland gets a big share of the credit for a two mile accessible section of the Cross County Trail in the Accotink Stream Valley. Built to the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the section runs from the Lake Accotink dam south to Hunter Village Drive near Old Keene Mill Road. McFarland managed to leverage Park Authority funds nearly five times over, securing federal reimbursement grants for $1,783,163 and leaving the agency with only 21 percent of the $2,255,117 cost. With this project, the major challenge came with spring rains that put the construction area 10 feet under water. But despite the wet obstacle, the trail section was completed in spring 2009, ahead of schedule and under budget. Winter 2010

Giles Run Meadow, top, Turner Farm Park, left, and Lake Fairfax Park, right. Equestrian Facilities Get a Leg Up Responding to the dearth of public riding areas in northern Fairfax, the 2004 park bond included funds for equestrian facilities at Turner Farm Park. But at $1,100,000, the estimate for the contracted work outstripped the available dollars, so the Park Authority’s Mobile Crew and maintenance team from Area 6 were tapped for the project.The in-house labor brought the cost down to $425,000. Construction completed this summer included a 220-foot x 270-foot riding arena, a 66-foot round pony pen, stonedust trail, storm water management features and parking lot improvements to accommodate horse vans and trailers.The outdoor arena and pony pen are surfaced with a mix of sand and grated recycled rubber, adding a “green” element to the project. Turner Farm Park’s improvements made riders happy. But their horses are whinnying pleasure at the new equine accommodations at Frying Pan Farm Park. The park’s four original barns, built in the 1960s, were situated in a low area in the path of storm water runoff so horses stabled there for shows and training sessions stood around in wet muck. New barns on higher ground nearer the Equestrian Center eliminate that problem, provide more parking and turn-around space for large horse trailers and increase the total number of stalls to better serve big events. A 90-stall barn is finished; a 60-stall barn is under construction, with completion expected by the end of 2009. In addition, the site of the old barns has Visit our website at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks

been filled and graveled in preparation for a future entrance planned by the Virginia Department of Transportation from Centreville Road directly to the equestrian area. This will minimize the need to route horse traffic through the park and is the first step towards the long-term goal of revising the entire traffic flow into Frying Pan. At $3 million, the new barns were funded through the 2004 and 2008 park bonds.The cost came in 23 percent below the Park Authority’s pre-bid estimate for the work. Turner Farm’s new riding facilities and Frying Pan’s new barns, combined with the proposed Equestrian Area at Laurel Hill park now being designed, will give Fairfax County horse enthusiasts more opportunities for enjoying their parks. Lake Fairfax Adds Options for Picnics Scenic views of the lake are a drawing card for the four new picnic shelters at Lake Fairfax Park.The $500,000 project, which came in 27 percent below the construction estimate, is the third phase in the improvement of the park’s core facilities. Phase I was the new marina, and phase II was a new administration building plus a kiosk and restrooms to serve the core area. When the old administration building on the crest of the hill was razed, it freed prime real estate for the revenue-generating picnic shelters, which boast grills and catering pads. At 44 feet in diameter, the two large shelters seat 88 people each; the two smaller shelters seat 60 each. (For rental information, call 703324-8732 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ parks/picnics. A new on-line calendar gives up-to-the-minute availability of the 49 reservable sites at park locations across J the county.) The printing and making of Parktakes is paid for with user fees. Parktakes is printed with soy-based ink on paper that is recyclable in Fairfax County’s newspaper recycling program. Inclusion of paid advertising in Parktakes does not imply endorsement of the advertised goods, products or services by the Fairfax County Park Authority.

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13. Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Rd., Herndon 20171. Beltway Exit 49 west (Rt. 66 West) to Rt. 50 west exit. Follow Rt. 50 west to right on Fairfax County Parkway until it meets West Ox Road.Turn left on West Ox Rd. and follow to entrance on right. 703-437-9101.

Hummer Rd., Annandale 22003 Beltway Exit 52B (Little River Tpk. Rt. 236) east to left at first light at Hummer Rd. to entrance on left.

2. Audrey Moore RECenter at Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Rd., Annandale 22003. Beltway Exit 54A (Braddock Rd.) west 1/4 mile to entrance on right. 703-321-7081.

14. George Washington Community RECenter, 8426 Old Mount Vernon Rd., Alexandria 22309. Beltway Exit 177A (Richmond Hwy., Route 1) south to left on Rt. 235 (Mount Vernon Hwy.). At fork in road, bear right on Rt. 623 (Old Mount Vernon Road) to park on right. 703-780-8894.

3. Braddock Park, 13241 Braddock Rd., Clifton 22024. Beltway Exit 49 west (I-66 west) to exit 53 (11 miles). Go right at light (south on rt. 28) 1.3 miles to left on New Braddock Rd. 1.5 miles to entrance on right.

4. Burke Lake Park & Golf Course, 7315 Ox Rd., Fairfax

7. Clemyjontri Park, 6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean 22101.

Station 22039. Beltway Exit 54A (Braddock Rd.) west to left on Burke Lake Rd. to left on Ox Rd. to entrance on left. 703/323-6600; golf 703-323-1641.

Beltway exit 44 (Georgetown Pike/Rt. 193) east toward Langley, approximately 2.1 miles to park entrance. 703-3882807.

5. Cabellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mill, 5235 Walney Rd., Centreville. Beltway Exit

8. Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Rd., Great Falls 22066.

49 west (Interstate 66) 11 miles to Exit 53 north (Sully Rd., Route 28). turn right at the first light onto Walney Road.The mill is 1/4 mile on the right. A Historic Properties Rental. 703-827-0609.

Beltway Exit 47A (Leesburg Pike, Rt. 7) west 5 miles past Tysonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corner to right on Colvin Run Road. Left turn into paved parking lot 500 feet beyond gravel drive to mill. 703-759-2771.

6. Clark House, 6332 Barcroft Mews Dr., Falls Church 22041.

9. Cub Run RECenter, 4630 Stonecroft Blvd. Chantilly 20151.

Beltway Exit 52B (Little River Tpk. Rt.236) east 2 miles to left at John Marr Dr. and right on Columbia Pike to Barcroft Mews Dr. on right just past Lincolnia Rd. A Historic Property Rental. 703-827-0609.

Beltway exit 49 to I-66 West, 11 miles to exit 53B-A (Sully Rd.,Rt 28 N) Merge right onto Westfields Blvd Rd. West, bear right on Stonecroft Blvd. go 1.8 miles to left into Cub Run parking lot. 703-817-9407.

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12. FCPA Headquarters, 12055 Government Center Pkwy, Suite #927, Fairfax, VA 22035-1118. Beltway Exit 49 west (I-66 west) to Rt. 50 west to West Ox Rd. south, to left on Monument Dr., to right on Government Center Pkwy, to Herrity Building on right. 703-324-8700.

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15. Great Falls Grange & Forestville Schoolhouse, 9818 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls 22066. Beltway Exit 44 (Georgetown Pike, Rt. 193) west for 6 miles to entrance on right. A Historic Property Rental. 703-827-0609.

16. Greendale Golf Course, 6700 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria, 22310. Beltway Exit 176A (Telegraph Rd.) south 3.5 miles to entrance on right. 703-971-6170.

17. Green Spring Gardens and Historic Green Spring, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria 22312. Beltway Exit 52B (Little River Tpk., Rt. 236) east 3.2 miles to left at Braddock Rd. to entrance on right on Witch Hazel Rd. 703-642-5173.

18. Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 7701 Royce St., Annandale

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RECenter/Park

Golf Course Park

Park Authority Headquarters

Historical Site/Park

RECenter Golf Course

22003. Beltway Exit 52B (Little River Tpk, Rt. 236) east to left at first light at Hummer Rd. Continue on Hummer Rd. to left at Royce St. to park entrance on left. 703-941-1065

19. Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield 22152. Beltway Exit 57A (Rt. 95 south) to west on Old Keene Mill Rd. (Rt. 644) to left on Greeley Blvd. (second left after Rolling Rd.) to entrance at end of street. From the Fairfax County Pkwy., take Old Keene Mill Rd. east 2.9 miles to right on Greeley Blvd. to park entrance. 703-451-9588.

20. Huntley Meadows Park, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria 22306. Beltway Exit 177A (Richmond Hwy., Rt. 1) south 3.5 miles to right at Lockheed Blvd., 1/2 mile to Visitor Center entrance on left at Harrison La.To Huntley Meadows Park S. King’s Hwy. entrance, take Beltway Exit 176A (Telegraph Rd.) south 3.5 miles to entrance at intersection of South King’s Hwy. Visitor Center and boardwalk can’t be accessed from this entrance. 703-768-2525.

21. Jefferson District Park & Golf Course, 7900 Lee Hwy., Falls Church 22042. Beltway Exit 50B (Arlington Blvd., Rt. 50) east to Fairview Park exit. North on Fairview Park 1/4 mile, cross Lee Hwy., parking on left.703-573-0443

22. Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Rd., Springfield, 22150. Beltway Exit 54B (Braddock Rd.) east 1/2 mile to right at Heming Ave. to rear entrance. Or from I-95 take Old Keene Mill Rd. west to right on Hanover Ave. to left on Highland Ave. to right on Accotink Park Rd. to front entrance on left. 703-569-3464

23. Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr., Reston 20190. Beltway Exit 47A (Leesburg Pike, Rt. 7) west about 6.5 miles to left on Rt. 606 (Baron Cameron Ave.) to left on Lake Fairfax Dr. to entrance on left. 703-471-5414.

24. Laurel Hill Golf Club, 8701 Laurel Crest Drive, Lorton, 22079. From Interstate 95, take exit 163 toward Lorton. Right turn onto Silverbrooke Road.Travel 1 mile left onto Laurel Crest Drive, then .5 mile to Laurel Hill Golf Club entrance on the left. 703-493-8849

25. Lee District Park & RECenter, 6601 Telegraph Rd., Franconia 22310. Beltway Exit 176A (Telegraph Rd.) to right on Telegraph Rd. (south) 2.5 miles to entrance on left. 703-922-9841.

26. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 8115 Fordson Rd., Alexandria 22306. Beltway Exit 177A (Richmond Hwy., Rt. 1) south. Bear right onto Fort Hunt Rd. (Rt. 629) and follow 4 miles to right on Sherwood Hall Ln., then about 3 miles to left on Fordson Rd. (dead ends at entrance).

27. Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale 22003. Beltway Exit 52B (Little River Tpk., Rt. 236) east 2 miles to left at John Marr Dr. and right on Columbia Pike to entrance on right just before Sleepy Hollow Rd. 703-941-1730.

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28. Mt. Vernon RECenter, 2017 Belle View Blvd., Alexandria

40. South Run RECenter, 7550 Reservation Dr., Springfield

22307. Beltway Exit 177A (Richmond Hwy., Rt. 1) south. Bear right onto Ft. Hunt Rd. (Rt. 629) and follow 1.5 miles to right at Belle View Blvd. to entrance on left. 703-768-3224.

22153. Beltway Exit 54A (Braddock Rd.) west to left on Burke Lake Rd. to left on Lee Chapel Rd. to left on Fairfax County Parkway to entrance on right. 703-866-0566.

29. Nottoway Park & Hunter House, 9601 Court- house Rd.,

22102. Beltway Exit 46A (South 123,Tysons Corner) to right on International Drive (2nd light). Follow 1.5 miles to entrance on right. (Note: International Dr. turns into Spring Hill Rd.) 703-827-0989.

Vienna 22181. Beltway Exit 49 west (I-66 west) to right on Rt. 243 (Nutley St. north) to left on Courthouse Rd. to entrance on left. 703-938-7532. Hunter House is a Historic Property Rental. 703-827-0609.

30. Oak Marr RECenter & Golf Complex, 3200 Jermantown Rd., Oakton 22124. Beltway Exit 49 west (I-66 West) to Rt. 123 north (Chain Bridge Rd.) to left on Jermantown Rd. to entrance on right. RECenter: 703/281-6501, Golf Complex: 703-255-5390.

31. Pinecrest Golf Course, 6600 Little River Tpk., Alexandria 22312. Beltway Exit 52B (Little River Tpk., Rt. 236) east 2.5 miles to left on Braddock Rd., then immediate left into parking lot. 703-941-1061.

32. Pleasant Valley Golfer’s Club at Richard Jones Park, 4715 Pleasant Valley Rd., Chantilly. Located 1 mile south of route 50. Entrance on left. 703-222-7900.

33. Providence RECenter, 7525 Marc Dr., Falls Church 22042. Beltway Exit 50B (Arlington Blvd., Rt. 50) east to right on Jaguar Trail to right on Marc Dr. to park entrance. 703-698-1351.

34. Riverbend Nature Center (SEE 35. Riverbend Park). 35. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls 22066. Beltway Exit 44 (Georgetown Pike, Rt. 193) west to right on River Bend Rd. to right on Jeffery Rd. Proceed 1 mile to Visitor Center entrance; 1.5 miles to Nature Center entrance. 703-759-9018.

41. Spring Hill RECenter, 1239 Spring Hill Rd., McLean

42. Stone Mansion & Stoneybrooke Park, 3900 Stoneybrooke Dr., Alexandria 22306 Beltway Exit 176A (Telegraph Rd.) south to left on the Parkway, across the intersection of South King’s Highway to Stoneybrooke Dr., to entrance on left. A Historic Property Rental. 703-827-0609.

43. Sully, 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly 20151. Exit Rt. 28 (Sully Rd.) to Air and Space Museum Parkway East. Right at stop sign to Historic Sully Way. Follow 3/4 mile to park entrance. 703-437-1794.

44. Turner Farm Park, 925 Springvale Rd., Great Falls 22066. Beltway Exit 47 East (Route 7/Leesburg Pike) seven miles to right on Springvale Rd., entrance on left. 703-388-2807.

45. Twin Lakes Golf Course, 6201 Union Mill Rd. Clifton 20124. Beltway Exit 54A (Braddock Rd.) west 13.5 miles to left on Union Mill Rd., entrance on left. 703-631-9099.

46. Wakefield Chapel, 8415 Toll House Rd., Annandale 22003. Beltway Exit 54A (Braddock Rd.) west to right on Wakefield Chapel Rd. 1 mile to right on Toll House Rd. to chapel entrance on left. A Historic Property Rental. 703-827-0609.

47. Wakefield Park (See 2. Audrey Moore RECenter) 48. Walney (SEE 11. Ellanor C. Lawrence Park).

36. Rolling Valley, Beltway Exit 54A (Braddock Rd.) west

49. Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole (SEE 23. Lake Fairfax

to left on Burke Lake Rd., to left on Lee Chapel Rd. to left on Old Keene Mill Rd. to right on Sydenstricker Rd. to entrance on right. (Behind Pohick Regional Library). 703866-0566 (South Run RECenter)

Park).

37. Roundtree Park, 3411 Casilear Rd., Falls Church 22042. Beltway Exit 50B (Arlington Blvd., Rt. 50) east about 3.5 miles to right on Annandale Rd. and follow about 2.5 miles to entrance on left.

38. Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Dr., Fairfax 22032. Beltway Exit 54A (Braddock Rd.) west to left on Twinbrook Rd. to right on Common-wealth to left on Gainsborough to entrance on left.

39. Scotts Run Nature Preserve, 7400 Georgetown Pike, McLean 22102. Beltway Exit 44 (Georgetown Pike, Rt. 193) west for about 1/10 mile to entrance. (Riverbend Park 703-759-9018).

Visit our website at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks

Accessibility Guide Offered From the fitness room at Audrey Moore RECenter to the off-shore fishing stations at Burke Lake, from 200-year-old Sully to the wetlands boardwalk at Huntley Meadows, the Park Authority offers parks and facilities that are accessible to all of Fairfax County’s citizens. For access information or to obtain a copy of the Accessibility Guide to Fairfax County Park Authority facilities, please call 703-324-8563.

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Parks at a Glance

s = FACILITY IS AVAILABLE AT PARK Y = PUBLIC ACCESS AEDs

Providence RECenter

RECenters

Audrey Moore

703-321-7081

703-817-9407

Basketball Courts (outdoors)

Birthday Parties/Room Rentals

Fitness Center

Gym/Indoor Walking Track

Indoor Pools/Water Playground

Photography Lab/Pottery Lab

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Racquet, Hand & Wallyball/Squash

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Sauna

George Y Washington

703-780-8894

Lee District

703-922-9841

703-768-3224

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703-866-0566

703-827-0989

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Braddock

703-818-3331

Burke Lake

FOR RESERVABLE PICNIC SHELTERS, call 703-324-8732

703-323-6600

Y Clemyjontri Great Falls Grange 703-388-2807

Lake Y Accotink

Lake Fairfax

Mason District

703-938-8835 703-569-3464 703-471-5414 703-941-1730

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Nottoway

Oak Marr

703-938-7532 703-281-6501

JeffersonY District

703-573-0444

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Family Water Park

Fitness/Nature Trails

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Carousel/ Mini-Train

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Mini Golf/Frisbee Golf

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Picnic Area/Reservable Shelter

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Spring Hill

Campgrounds

Tennis/Volleyball Courts

Boat Rentals/Fishing Pier

Playground/ Fully Accessible

703-698-1351

South Run

Birthday Parties

Food Concession/Ice Cream Parlor

703-281-6501

Providence

FOR RECENTER FAX NUMBERS, see Scout section

Basketball Courts/Batting Cages

Picnic Area/Reservable Shelter

Major Parks

Oak Marr

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Ice Rink/Skate Park

Mount Vernon

Spa Tennis Courts

Cub Run

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Nature and Historic Sites Birthday Parties

Colvin Run Mill

Ellanor C. Lawrence

Hidden Oaks

703-642-5173

Hidden Pond

Huntley Meadows

703-941-1065 703-451-9588 703-768-2525

Sully Historic Site

Riverbend

703-759-9018

Turner Farm

703-437-1794

703-324-8591

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Horticulture Library

Interpretive Programs

Museum

Nature/Visitor Center

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Trails/Orienteering

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Playgrounds Sales and Gifts

Farm/Equestrian Facilities

Picnic Area/Reservable Shelter

Boating/Fishing

Historic Gardens

Green Spring Gardens

Frying Pan Farm

703-759-2771 703-631-0013 703-437-9101

Wetlands Boardwalk/Viewing Tower

Demonstration Gardens

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HISTORIC PROPERTIES RENTAL SERVICES, 703-938-8835: Cabellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mill, Clarke House, Dranesville Tavern, Great Falls Grange, Hunter House, Forestville Schoolhouse, Stone Mansion, Wakefield Chapel.

Golf

Burke Lake

Greendale

Jefferson

Laurel Hill

Oak Marr

703-323-1641

703-971-6170

703-573-0443

703-493-8849

703-255-5390

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Visit our website at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks

Pleasant Valley

Pinecrest

Twin Lakes

703-941-1061

703-631-9099

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703-222-7900

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2. Look for the matching color on the list of schools, businesses and parks for classes near you.

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COUNTY OF ARLINGTON

Over 170 locations to choose from.

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6 Oak Marr 7 Providence 8 South Run 9 Spring Hill Outside Fairfax County

Abbrv

Name

Address

City, Zip

Audrey Moore/Wakefield

Poe MS

Poe Middle School

7000 Cindy Ln

Annandale 22003

Annandle HS

Annandale 22003

TJHSST

Thomas Jefferson High School

6560 Braddock Rd

Alexandria 22312

VA Fencing Academy

5401-B Port Royal Rd

Springfield 22151

Abbrv

Name Annandale High School

Address 4700 Medford Dr

City, Zip

Crestwd ES

Crestwood Elementary

6010 Hanover Ave

Springfield 22150

VAFenceAcad

Frost MS

Frost Middle School

4101 Pickett Rd

Fairfax 22032

WakefldChapel

Wakefield Chapel

8415 Toll House Rd

Annandale 22003

Garfield ES

Garfield Elementary

7101 Old Keene Mill Rd

Springfield 22150

WakeFrst ES

Wakefield Forest Elementary

4011 Iva Ln

Fairfax 22032

GrnSprGardn

Green Spring Garden Park

4603 Green Spring Rd

Alexandria 22312

Wkfld/Moore

Wakefield RECenter

8100 Braddock Rd

Annandale 22003

Hidden Oaks NC

Hidden Oaks Nature Center

7701 Royce St

Annandale 22003

Cub Run

Holmes MS

Holmes Middle School

6525 Montrose St

Alexandria 22312

BlkBltCtr

Black Belt Acad Centreville

5944 Centreville Crest Ln

Centreville 22020

KingsGln ES

Kings Glen Elementary

5401 Danbury Forest Dr

Springfield 22151

Brookfld ES

Brookfield Elementary

4200 Lees Corner Rd

Chantilly 20151

Kings Pk ES

Kings Park Elementary

5400 Harrow Way

Springfield 22151

Centrvle ES

Centreville Elementary

14330 Green Trails Blvd

Centreville 20121

Lake Ac Park

Lake Accotink Park

7500 Accotink Park Dr

Springfield 22151

Chalet Wds Pk

Chalet Woods Park

14912 Cranoke St

Centreville 20120

LakeBrd Sec

Lake Braddock Secondary

9200 Burke Lake Rd

Burke 22015

Chantily HS

Chantilly High School

4201 Stringfellow Rd

Chantilly 20151

LittleRn ES

Little Run Elementary

4511 Olley Ln

Fairfax 22032

Cub Run ES

Cun Run Elementary

5301 Sully Station Dr

Centreville 20120

Lynbrook ES

Lynbrook Elementary

5801 Backlick Rd

Springfield 22150

Cub Run RECenter Cub Run RECenter

4630 Stonecroft Blvd.

Chantilly 20151

Mantua ES

Mantua Elementary

9107 Horner Ct

Fairfax 22031

EagleVw ES

4500 Dixie Hill Rd

Fairfax 22030

Pinecrest GC

Pinecrest Golf Course

6600 Little River Tnpk

Alexandria 22312

Ellanor C. Lawren Ellanor C Lawrence Park

5040 Walney Rd

Chantilly 20151

Eagle View Elementary

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Abbrv

Name

Address

City, Zip

Abbrv

Name

Address

City, Zip

FfxGovt Ctr

Fairfax County Govt Ctr

12000 Govt. Center Pkwy

Fairfax 22035

Oakton HS

Oakton High School

2900 Sutton Rd

Vienna 22181

Ffx Fencers

Fairfax Fencers

4433 Brookfield Corp Dr

Chantilly 20153

Reston Cnsv

Reston Conservatory

2254-L Hunter Woods Plaza Reston 20191

Frying Pan Park

2709 West Ox Rd

Herndon 20171

S Lakes HS

South Lakes High School

11400 South Lakes Dr

Reston 20191

Greenbriar Park

4601 Stringfellow Rd

Chantilly 20151

Wapls Ml ES

Waples Mill Elementary

11509 Waples Mill Rd

Oakton 22124

GreenbrE ES

Greenbriar East Elementary

13006 Point Pleasant Dr

Fairfax 22033

Wolftrap ES

Wolftrap Elementary

1903 Beulah Rd

Vienna 22180

GreenbrW ES

Greenbriar West Elementary

13300 Poplar Tree Rd

Fairfax 22033

Providence

Lees Cnr ES

Lees Corner Elementary

13500 Hollinger Ave

Fairfax 22033

Poplar Tr ES

Poplar Tree Elementary

13440 Melville Ln

Chantilly 20151

Bailey’s ES

Bailey’s Elementary

6111 Knollwood Dr

Falls Church 22041

Powell ES

Powell Elementary

13340 Leland Rd

Centreville 20120

Belveder ES

Belvedere Elementary

6540 Columbia Pk

Annandale 22003

Falls Ch HS

Falls Church High School

7521 Jaguar Trail

Falls Church 22042

Sully

Sully Historic Site

3650 Historic Sully Way

Chantilly 20151

Jackson MS

Jackson Middle School

3020 Gallows Rd

Falls Church 22042

TwnLk Golf

Twin Lakes Golf Course

6201 Union Mill Rd

Clifton 20124

Jefferson Golf

Jefferson Golf Course

7900 Lee Hwy

Falls Church 22042

Union Ml ES

Union Mill Elementary

13611 Springstone Dr

Clifton 20124

JRheeFlsCh

Jhoon Rhee Falls Church

1136 West Broad St

Falls Church 22046

VA Run ES

Virginia Run Elementary

15450 Martins Hundred Dr Centreville 20120

MasonDistPk

Mason District Park

6621 Columbia Pike

Annandale 22003

WebersFeed

Weber’s Feed Store

14508-G Lee Rd

PineSprg ES

Pine Spring Elementary

7607 Willow Ln

Falls Church 22042

WillSprg ES

Willow Springs Elementary

5400 Willow Springs Sch Rd Fairfax 22030

ProvREC

Providence RECenter

7525 Marc Dr

Falls Church 22042

WldClsMartArt

World Class Martial Arts

12415-C Centreville Square Centreville 20121

RoundtreePk

Roundtree Park

3320 Annandale Rd

Falls Church 22003

Lee District / Mt. Vernon / GW

USHwaRK

US Hwa Rang Kwan

2746-A Gallows Rd

Vienna 22180

Belle Vw ES

Belle View Elementary

6701 Fort Hunt Rd

Alexandria 22307

South Run

Bucknell ES

Bucknell Elementary

6925 University Dr

Alexandria 22307

BlkBltFFX

Black Belt Acad Fairfax

10635 Braddock Rd

Fairfax 22032

Bush HL ES

Bush Hill Elementary

5927 Westchester St

Alexandria 22310

Bonnie B ES

Bonnie Brae Elementary

5420 Sideburn Rd

Fairfax 22032

Forestdl ES

Forestdale Elementary

6530 Elder Ave

Springfield 22150

BurkeLakePark/Golf Burke Lake Park/Golf

7315 Ox Rd

Fairfax Station 22039

Ft Hunt ES

Fort Hunt Elementary

8832 Linton Ln

Alexandria 22308

Card Fst ES

Cardinal Forest Elementary

8600 Forrester Blvd

Springfield 22152

GWREC

George Washington RECenter 8426 Old Mount Vernon Rd Alexandria 22309

CardnlGym

Cardinal Gymnastics

5581 Guinea Rd

Fairfax 22033

Chantilly 20151

Greendale Golf Co Greendale Golf Course

6700 Telegraph Rd

Alexandria 22310

CherryRn ES

Cherry Run Elementary

9732 Ironmaster Dr

Burke 22015

Hayfield ES

Hayfield Elementary

7633 Telegraph Rd

Alexandria 22315

Dietrich’s

Dietrich’s Karate Studios

6025-E Burke Center Pkwy

Burke 22015

Hayfld SEC

Hayfield Secondary School

7630 Telegraph Rd

Alexandria 22315

Hidden Pond NC

Hidden Pond Nature Center

8511 Greeley Blvd

Springfield 22152

HollinMd ES

Hollin Meadows Elementary

2310 Nordock Pl

Alexandria 22306

Irving MS

Irving Middle School

8100 Old Keene Mill Rd

Springfield 22152

HuntMdws

Huntley Meadows Park

3701 Lockheed Blvd

Alexandria 22306

KeeneMl ES

Keene Mill Elementary

6310 Bardu Ave

Springfield 22152

Key MS

Key Middle

6402 Franconia Rd

Springfield 22150

Laurel Hill GC

Laurel Hill Golf Course

8701 Laurel Crest Dr

Lorton 22079

Lane ES

Lane Elementary

7137 Beulah St

Alexandria 22315

LaurelRg ES

Laurel Ridge Elementary

10110 Commonwealth Blvd Fairfax 22032

LeWldKarate

Le’s World Karate

8796H Sacremento Dr

Alexandria 22309

NewFrst ES

Newington Forest Elementary

8001 Newington Forest Ave

Springfield 22153

LeeREC

Lee District RECenter

6601 Telegraph Rd

Franconia 22301

Oak View ES

Oak View Elementary

5004 Sideburn Rd

Fairfax 22032

Lee HS

Lee High School

6540 Franconia Rd

Springfield 22150

Orng Hnt ES

Orange Hunt Elementary

6820 Sydenstricker Rd

Springfield 22152

MtVrnAth

Mount Vernon Athletic Club

7950 Audubon Ave

Alexandria 22306

RollValy ES

Rolling Valley Elementary

6703 Barnack Dr

Springfield 22152

MtVernon HS

Mount Vernon High School

8515 Old Mount Vernon Rd Alexandria 22309

Silvrbrk ES

Silverbrook Elementary

9350 Crosspointe Dr

Fairfax Station 22039

MtVern REC

Mount Vernon RECenter

2017 Belle View Blvd

Alexandria 22307

SoRunREC

South Run RECenter

7550 Reservation Dr

Springfield 22153

RoseHill ES

Rose Hill Elementary

6301 Rose Hill Dr

Alexandria 22310

Terr Ctr ES

Terra Centre Elementary

6000 Burke Center Pkwy

Burke 22015

Strt Lnd ES

Stratford Landing Elementary

8484 Riverside Dr

Alexandria 22309

VaBalletCo

Virginia Ballet Company

5595 Guinea Rd

Fairfax 22032

Twain MS

Twain Middle School

4700 Franconia Rd

Alexandria 22310

WhiteOak ES

White Oaks Elementary

6130 Shiplett Blvd

Burke 22015

W Potomc HS

West Potomac High School

6500 Quander Rd

Alexandria 22307

Spring Hill

Wdly Hil ES

Woodley Hills Elementary

8718 Old Mount Vernon Rd Alexandria 22309

Chstrbrk ES

Chesterbrook Elementary

1753 Kirby Rd

McLean 22101

ChurchRd ES

Churchill Road Elementary

7100 Churchill Rd

McLean 22101

Oak Marr Armstrng ES

Armstrong Elementary

11900 Lake Newport Rd

Reston 20194

Colvin Run Mill

10017 Colvin Run Rd

Great Falls 22066

Dance Co

Dance Company

3131 Draper Dr

Fairfax 22030

Dransvil Tvrn

Dranesville Tavern

11919 Leesburg Pk

Herndon 20171

FfxIceArena

Fairfax Ice Arena

3779 Pickett Rd

Fairfax 22030

GrtFlsGrange

Great Falls Grange

9818 Georgetown Pk

Great Falls 22066

Vienna 22181

Herndon HS

Herndon High School

700 Bennett St

Herndon 20170

Herndon Middle School

901 Locust St

Herndon 20170

Flint Hl ES

Flint Hill Elementary

2444 Flint Hill Rd

Frst Edg ES

Forest Edge Elementary

1501 Becontree Ln

Reston 20190

Herndon MS

Fox Mill ES

Fox Mill Elementary

2601 Viking Dr

Herndon 20171

LdbyExGtFls

Lead by Example TKD

1025B Seneca Rd

Great Falls 22066

Lake Ann ES

Lake Anne Elementary

11510 North Shore Dr

Reston 20190

Lewnsvle Pk

Lewinsville Park

1659 Chain Bridge Rd.

McLean 22101

1400 Lake Fairfax Dr

Reston 20190

Marshall HS

Marshall High School

7731 Leesburg Pike

Falls Church 22043

McLean HS

McLean High School

1633 Davidson Rd.

McLean 22101

Riverbend Park

8700 Potomac Hills St

Great Falls 22066

SpringHl ES

Spring Hill Elementary

8201 Lewinsville Rd

McLean 22102

SpHillREC

Spring Hill RECenter

1239 Spring Hill Rd

McLean 22102

SternersTKD

Sterner’s TKD Academy

420 Elden Street

Herndon 20170

Westgate ES

Westgate Elementary

7500 Magarity Rd

Falls Church 22043

14490 Berlin Trnpk

Lovettsville 20180

Lake Fairfax Park Lake Fairfax Park LdbyExFrOks

Lead by Example TKD

11226 Waples Mill Rd

Fairfax 22033

Madison HS

Madison High School

2500 James Madison Dr

Vienna 22181

MosbyWds ES

Mosby Woods Elementary

9818 Five Oaks Rd

Fairfax 22031

Navy ES

Navy Elementary

3500 West Ox Rd

Fairfax 22033

Nottoway Park

9601 Courthouse Rd

Vienna 22181

3200 Jermantown Rd

Oakton 22124

Oak Marr Golf Com Oak Marr Golf Complex OakMarREC

Oak Marr RECenter

3200 Jermantown Rd

Oakton 22124

Out of County

Oakton ES

Oakton Elementary

3000 Chain Bridge Rd

Oakton 22124

Lucia Farms

Winter 2010

Lucia Farms

Visit our website at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks

n t e u e l r o V Connecting s Parks and

Community Volunteer opportunities are as varied as the parks. Find out how you can get involved -- visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/volunteers.htm

Volunteer Profile . . . • Assist with archaeological digs • Lead nature programs • Guide tours of historic sites • Welcome visitors • Cultivate park gardens • Save a tree Resource Management Division (RMD) • 703-324-8750 • Adopt a field • Adopt a park • Clean a stream • Maintain a trail Park Operations (POD) • 703-324-8594 • Teach swimming to people with special needs • Manage golf play • Greet park visitors • Beautify park grounds • Assist with office operations Park Services Division (PSD) • 703-324-8566

George “Sparky” Petaluma Growing up in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, George Petaluma played baseball, basketball and football, and years later, it was one of those old teammates from childhood who suggested that he be a volunteer starter at Greendale Golf Course. Sparky, as he’s more familiarly known, moved to Northern Virginia in 1961 and worked for United Airlines for 41 years, handling the movement of cargo and people.“I was going to be doing those same things as a starter, so I thought I’d try it.”That was six years ago. He’s now a fixture at Greendale, serving as a starter on Tuesdays and weekends. What’s your job as a starter? To regulate the flow. I watch the tee times and send golfers out to the tee every nine minutes, making sure I don’t put people ahead of where they ought to be. I handle walk-ons, too, and try to keep everybody happy. The challenge? Managing the crowds on weekends. Weekends are tough. Everyone wants to play and no one wants to bother with a tee time. What’s there to like about Greendale? It’s a lovely course – very well maintained -- but it’s even better to play than to look at.You think it’s easy but it’s very narrow,

so it’s a challenge to keep the ball in the fairway. And we treat our customers well. On a scale of one to 10, I’d say we hit 10 most of the time. Look at the crowds we have.That’s the proof. Everybody who plays Greendale comes back – all the time! The best part about volunteering? Greendale has the best gang of people around. Our customers, the employees – they’re a great bunch of guys and gals. Everyone gets along. We know most of the players. We hang out together and play golf together. I wouldn’t trade my volunteer job for anything. I’m happy here. My wife knows where I’m at, and it keeps me out of trouble!

ADAPTED LEISURE SERVICES

Adapted Leisure Services for Individuals with Disabilities ADA/Inclusion support is here for the asking

Fairfax County is committed to giving all citizens equal access to recreation and leisure opportunities. In keeping with that policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations and inclusion opportunities are provided to individuals with disabilities in all Park Authority programs, camps and classes. ADA accommodations include sign interpreters, assistive listening devices, program modifications and inclusion support. Contact the ADA and Inclusion Section Manager at 703-3248563 for additional information. Please call at least 10 working days in advance of the date services are needed. The Park Authority will make every attempt to provide accommodations; however, we cannot guarantee that your request will be fulfilled.

Facility Accessibility From the fitness room at Audrey Moore RECenter to the off-shore fishing stations at Burke Lake, from 200-year-old Sully to the wetlands boardwalk at Huntley Meadows, the Park Authority offers parks and facilities that are accessible to all of Fairfax County’s citizens. For access information about Fairfax County Park Authority facilities, please call 703-324-8563. Information on park facilities is also available at www. fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

Adapted Aquatics The Park Authority’s award-winning Adapted Aquatics is an individualized swimming and water activity program for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. The program targets individuals who aren’t quite ready to learn basic swim skills in an inclusive, structured setting. Classes are conducted by American Red Cross certified instructors, with assistance provided by trained volunteers who work one-on-one with students. Support for this volunteer program is provided by Whole Foods Market(r) of Vienna. Please note that family members may be requested to assist in the water if volunteers are not available.

Preschoolers w/Disabilities (3-5 yrs) Through play and individual attention, preschoolers work on adjustment to a new environment. Focus is on entry and exit skills, safety, breath control and arm and leg propulsion on the front and back. 1AW 8--30 minute lessons--$81

Location

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Time

Code

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OakMarREC ProvREC SoRunREC CubRunREC

Sa Sa Sa Su

10:30am 11:45am 11am 1:15pm

142 110 0101 159 110 0101 167 110 0101 192 110 0101

01/16 01/16 01/16 01/17

$ 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW

Children w/Disabilities (6-12 yrs)

Adapted Aquatics volunteers give kids with disabilities the guidance and comfort level to dare a new challenge. For information on how to join this awardwinning program as either a student or an aide, call Adapted Aquatics coordinator Jean Skinner, 703-324-8565.

Children receive individual attention to help them

Team Work Makes the Dream Work!

Additional Opportunities Contact Community and Recreation Services, Therapeutic Recreation Services, at 703-324-5532 regarding additional programs for individuals with disabilities. Adapted Programs: See the listings in this Adapted Leisure Services section of Parktakes for seasonal offerings or call 703-324-8563. Class formats target students with disabilities who are preschool-age through adults and need more structure or a lower staff ratio then what standard classes offer.

All RECenters have TTYs RECenters and the general information desk at Park Authority headquarters have Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TTYs) to better provide information to citizens who are deaf and hard of hearing. Headquarters 703-803-3354 Audrey Moore 703-321-8124 Cub Run 703-817-0419 George Washington 703-799-8291 Lee District 703-922-3711 Mt. Vernon 703-765-7410 Oak Marr 703-281-7330 Providence 703-641-8672 South Run 703-866-9563 Spring Hill 703-847-4649

Join the award-winning Adapted Aquatics Volunteers and help make dreams a reality. v Under the supervision of trained instructors, Adapted Aquatics volunteers work one-on-one with children and adults who have mental or physical disabilities. v The only requirement is a willing heart and a commitment to an eight or 10-week class series. You don’t have to be an expert swimmer - just comfortable in the water. v Adapted Aquatics volunteers work at Oak Marr, Providence, South Run, Audrey Moore and Spring Hill RECenters.

Volunteer training, Saturday, Jan. 9, 1-6pm, Providence RECenter

For all other sites, please call the Virginia Relay Service at 711 (voice), 1-800-828-1120 (TTY).

To sign on, call Adapted Aquatics Coordinator Jean Skinner, 703-324-8565

Winter 2010

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ADAPTED LEISURE SERVICES adjust to the water and personalized instruction based on their swimming ability. Safety skills are also emphasized.

Park Profile . . .

1AT 8--45 minute lessons--$85

Location

Day

Time

Code

Begin

OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC ProvREC SoRunREC SoRunREC Wkfld/Moore CubRunREC

Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Su

9:30am 11:15am 12:15pm 10:45am 9am 10am 12:10pm 2pm

142 110 0201 142 110 0202 142 110 0203 159 110 0201 167 110 0201 167 110 0202 183 110 0201 192 110 0201

01/16 01/16 01/16 01/16 01/16 01/16 01/16 01/17

1AT 1AT 1AT 1AT 1AT 1AT 1AT 1AT

Teens and Adults w/Disabilities (13-Adult) Students gain assurance in the water as they build their swimming skills with individualized instruction. 1AT 8--45 minute lessons--$85

Location

Day

OakMarREC Sa ProvREC Sa SoRunREC Sa

Time

Code

Begin

8:30am 142 110 0301 01/16 1AT 12:30pm 159 110 0301 01/16 1AT 11:45am 167 110 0301 01/16 1AT

Competitive Swim for Individuals w/Developmental Disabilities (8-Adult) Competitive swim conditioning program for those who can swim 25 yds. and may want to participate in the Special Olympics. Students are coached in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly, breathing techniques, starts, turns and finishes. 1AAQ 16--55 minute lessons--$171

Location

Day

Time

Code

Begin

SpHillREC SpHillREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore

Sa Sa Sa Sa

1pm 2pm 1pm 2pm

175 110 0603 175 110 0604 183 110 0601 183 110 0602

01/16 01/16 01/16 01/16

$ 1AAQ 1AAQ 1AAQ 1AAQ

LTS-For Developmentally Delayed (8-Adult) For non-swimmers who want to participate in the Special Olympics swimming events. Students work on skill and endurance. 1AAQ 16--55 minute lessons--$171

Location

Day

Time

Code

SpHillREC

12pm

175 110 0701 01/16 1AAQ

Begin

Aqua Exercise-Adults w/Disabilities (13-Adult) Students with physical disabilities (cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, MS, etc.) work at their individual ability levels as they pursue their personal fitness goals. Shallow water exercises and swim program improve body awareness and increase range of motion, flexibility and muscle tone. Day

SpHillREC Su SpHillREC Su CubRunREC Su

Time

Code

Begin

4pm 5pm 3pm

175 110 0801 01/17 1AT 175 110 0802 01/17 1AT 192 110 0801 01/17 1AT

Multiple Sclerosis Water Exercise (13-Adult) This shallow water exercise program, designed for individuals with physical disabilities, takes advantage of the water’s natural buoyancy to increase mobility

Growing up in a tiny Maryland town that had no ice, Karen Pool was a ballet dancer and choreographer as a child and teenager. At Stratford College in Danville, VA, she majored in Spanish, spending her junior year in Spain, and after graduation, she crossed the Atlantic again to teach English in Valencia for a year. She returned to teach high school Spanish in Richmond, marry, move to Northern Virginia and start a family. It wasn’t until daughter number two began ice skating that she asked herself, “Why am I watching her instead of skating with her?” A wobbly novice who had to hold on to the wall at first in order to get around Mt. Vernon’s rink, Karen took lessons for a year, and then she discovered ice dancing and the opportunity to use what she’d learned in those earlier ballet classes. As she gained skills, she began volunteering as a teaching assistant, and as her skills grew, she started teaching skating classes for beginners. “I didn’t set foot on the ice until I was 46, so I understand what it feels like to learn; I remember how nervous I was.” Karen had worked successfully with special needs children in her standard classes, so when Mt. Vernon launched Adapted Ice Skating last fall, she added the new program to her schedule. In addition to Adapted Ice Skating for children and adults, she continues to teach Snow Plow Sam, Basic Skills and Adult classes and to give private lessons. The difference in leading an Adapted Ice Skating class? I work with both the skater and a volunteer. I give our volunteers a wish list every week, outlining what they need to work on with their students. Then I rove, observing, offering suggestions and giving encouragement. It’s a really fun way to teach. The goal for your students? We have one goal – to get across the ice without holding on. But we often accomplish much more. You see the progress and think, “Hmmm, crossovers.” You see more progress and think, “Hmmm, three turns.” and flexibility. Volunteers will be on hand to help students work at their own pace and ability level. Wheelchair users are welcome. 1AT 8--45 minute lessons--$85

Location

Day

Wkfld/Moore F

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Code

Begin

12:30pm 183 110 0901 01/22 1AT

Paralympic Swim Training (8-Adult)

1AT 8--45 minute lessons--$85

Location

Karen Pool

FCPA-sponsored competitive swim team with training focused on competition in the 13 Paralympic physical disability and visual impairment classification categories. Students will focus on learning the mechanics of swimming freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke, to include starts, turns and finishes. 1AU 8--55 minute lessons--$91

Code

Begin

Benefits? Oh, they have such fun! Most don’t have any idea how much they’re learning. And it’s such a confidence builder. The role of your volunteers? We couldn’t have the class without volunteers! They come up with their own really cool ideas on how to make the learning happen. One discovered that singing a marching song motivates her student to pick up his feet and march across the ice. Another uses a “magic” glove – the volunteer holds the top, the child holds the bottom and it steadies him and gives him confidence. We have two classes right now with a maximum of six kids in each, and we have a long waiting list. If we had more volunteers, we could have more classes. The joy of teaching? Getting the chance to work individually with each child, because that doesn’t happen in regular classes.

Adapted Gymnastics Preschool Gymnastics for Kids W/Disabilities (2-5 yrs) A parent or caregiver will participate with the child in this fun-filled class that introduces gymnastics skills, including floor exercises, balance beam moves, trampoline, climbing and springboard techniques. ASVB 8--55 minute lessons--$150

Location

Day

Time

Code

CardnlGym CardnlGym

Su Su

9am 9am

432 110 4901 01/10 ASVB 432 110 4902 01/10 ASVB

Begin

Adapted Gymnastics I (5-12 yrs)

Location

Day

Time

ProvREC

6:30pm 159 110 5201 01/20 1AU

This is a foundational/transitional class that provides opportunities for children with disabilities to develop

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Winter 2010

ADAPTED LEISURE SERVICES/AQUATICS gymnastic skills. The adapted class offers additional staff supervision and support. Skills cover the basic elements of gymnastics, including rings, parallel bars, vault and floor skills, trampoline, tumble trak and rope climbs. ASVB 8--55 minute lessons--$150

Location

Day

Time

Code

Begin

CardnlGym CardnlGym CardnlGym CardnlGym

Su Su Su Su

10am 11am 10am 11am

432 110 5001 432 110 5002 432 110 5003 432 110 5004

01/10 ASVB 01/10 ASVB 03/07 ASVB 03/07

Adapted Gymnastics II (10-14 yrs) Prerequisite: Adapted Gymnastics I or permission of Instructor is required. ASVB 8--55 minute lessons--$150

Location

Day

Time

Code

CardnlGym CardnlGym

Su Su

11am 11am

432 110 5501 01/10 ASVB 432 110 5502 03/07 ASVB

Begin

Adapted Ice Skating Adapted Ice Skating A foundational/transitional class that offers additional staff supervision and support to help students with disabilities develop basic ice skating skills. 1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101

Location (6-12 yrs) MtVernREC MtVernREC (13-Adult) MtVernREC MtVernREC

Day

Time

Code

Begin

Su Su

12:45pm 472 110 5801 01/10 1IA 12:45pm 472 110 5802 02/28 1IA

Su Su

1:15pm 472 110 5901 01/10 1IA 1:15pm 472 110 5902 02/28 1IA

Adapted Martial Arts Adapted Tae Kwon Do I (5-12 yrs) Class is designed for students with disabilities on the autism spectrum. Students will learn the basic skills of kicking, punching, blocking, sparring and forms as they improve confidence and flexibility. Martial arts uniforms are required. Extra fee for belt testing. AMVA 8--30 minute lessons--$90

Location

Day

Time

Code

Begin

LdbyExFrOks LdbyExFrOks LdbyExFrOks LdbyExFrOks LdbyExGtFls

Sa Sa Th Th F

12:30pm 1:15pm 4pm 4:45pm 5:15pm

533 110 6103 533 110 6104 533 110 6101 533 110 6102 555 110 6101

01/09 01/09 01/14 01/14 01/15

$ AMVA AMVA AMVA AMVA AMVA

Adapted Exercise Multiple Sclerosis Yoga An alternative class that incoporates the basic principles of hatha yoga adapted to support the restorative needs of patients with MS. Gentle movements help maintain muscle function and support both physiological and psychological needs. Offeredd in conjunction with the MS society. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons -- $99

Location

Day

Time

LeeREC

12:30pm 456 110 5301 01/-7

Winter 2010

Code

Begin

$ 1EB

Aquatics Monthly calendars listing pool hours are available at the Park Authority’s nine RECenters and on-line at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks. Our aquatic program offers options for all abilities The Fairfax County Park Authority’s aquatic facilities offer something for everyone. From infants to senior citizens to people with special needs, we serve all levels of swimming ability and the spectrum of aquatic interests.

Top athletes hit the water at RECenter pools Potomac Valley Swimming competitions are scheduled at the RECenters listed below. Dates and times are subject to change, and competitions may be added, so please confirm specific pool schedules with the individual RECenters. PVS Distance Lee January 2, 3 Senior Circuit Audrey Moore January 2, 3 SDS Meet South Run January 9, 10 PM Snowdude Mt Vernon January 23, 24 Masters Meet George Washington January 31 FISH Qualifie Spring Hill February 6, 7 PM Qualifier Cub Run February 13, 14, 15 PVS B/BB Champs Lee February 19, 20, 21 SDS Meet South Run March 27, 28

High School Swim and Dive Teams Fairfax County’s high school swim and dive teams will be using RECenter pools from mid-November to mid-February. In general, the pools are used Monday-Thursday, 3pm-5:30pm, for practice and Fridays, 4:30pm-10pm, for meets. Saturday evenings are used for one meet in early December and makeup dates in January. Pools are closed to the public during practices and meets. Specific dates and times will be posted at each RECenter.

Follow Guidelines When Registering For safety reasons and to ensure that customers get the maximum benefits from our aquatic programs, the Park Authority reserves the right to remove students from an inappropriate class and place them, when possible, in a class that better matches their ability level. If you have questions on which class is right for you or your child, PLEASE check with the aquatic staff at any RECenter. Help us get you into the right class

Repetition Can Be the Key Each student progresses at a different speed in learning aquatic skills, dependent on a number of factors including class attendance, coordination, water familiarity and outside practice. In addition, a child’s stage of development may influence his or her ability to learn aquatic skills. Students often repeat a level several times before mastering the skills required for advancement. It is important to understand that repeating a level does not constitute failure. Mastering skills takes time, practice and patience.

Combining course levels When enrollment is low, course levels may be combined to avoid class cancellations. If you have any questions about your progress or your child’s, please ask the instructor.

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Practice Healthy Swimming Habits For public health reasons, standard diapers cannot be worn in the pool. Children who are not yet toilet trained must wear either snug fitting plastic pants or a swim diaper. A bathing suit must be worn over plastic pants or swim diapers.Under new Health Department standards, adopted on the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control, accidents involving fecal matter now require longer pool closure. Prevention is far better than contamination, so please follow the CDC’s healthy swimming habits: • Children (and adults) who have had diarrhea in the last two weeks shouldn’t go swimming. • Use the bathroom before getting into the pool, take frequent bathroom breaks and check diapers often. • Shower before entering the pool and after using the toilet. • Change diapers in the bathroom (not the pool area.) • Avoid swallowing pool water or even getting it in your mouth.

American Red Cross Classes for Babies and Preschoolers Baby & Me Swim (6 mos-18 mos) For babies and their parents, or other favorite grownup, who want to learn water adjustment and other aquatic skills together in a fun environment. Learn how to enter and exit the water in a safe manner, feel comfortable in the water, explore submerging to the mouth, nose, eyes and completely. Explore buoyancy on front and back, change body position and learn safety information. Two adults may participate with each child. Babies must wear TIGHT fitting swim diaper and plastic pants under bathing suit. 1AW 8--30 minute lessons--$81 1AQ 7--30 minute lessons--$71

Location

Day

Time

Code

Begin

OakMarREC OakMarREC ProvREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore CubRunREC CubRunREC CubRunREC CubRunREC GWREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC

Sa Su Sa Sa Su T Sa Su T W F Su F Sa Su W Th Sa Sa Sa T/Th Sa Su M

9:40am 10am 8:50am 9am 9am 10:45am 10:20am 10:20am 11:05am 9:15am 9:05am 10am 10am 9:35am 9am 9:30am 10am 10:05am 9:35am 11:40am 6pm 11am 9am 10:30am

142 115 0101 142 115 0102 159 115 0101 167 115 0101 167 115 0102 167 115 0103 175 115 0101 175 115 0102 175 115 0105 175 115 0104 175 115 0103 183 115 0101 183 115 0102 192 115 0101 192 115 0102 192 115 0103 192 115 0104 449 115 0101 456 115 0101 456 115 0102 456 115 0103 472 115 0101 472 115 0102 472 115 0103

01/09 01/10 01/09 01/09 01/10 01/12 01/09 01/10 01/12 01/13 01/15 01/10 01/15 01/09 01/10 01/13 01/14 01/09 01/09 01/09 01/12 01/09 01/10 01/11

1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AQ 1AQ 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW

AQUATICS Toddler & Me Swim (19 Mos-2 Yrs 11 mos) For children and their parents, or other favorite grown-up, who want to learn water adjustment, basic swimming and safety skills in a fun environment. Learn how to enter and exit the water in a safe manner, explore submerging. Also learn front and back glides (with assistance), arm and leg action for swimming on front and back, changing body position, and use of a lifejacket and safety information and skills. Two adults may participate with each child. Children not toilet trained must wear TIGHT fitting swim diapers and plastic pants under their bathing suit. 1AW 8--30 minute lessons--$81 1AQ 7--30 minute lessons--$71

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Time

Code

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OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore CubRunREC CubRunREC CubRunREC CubRunREC CubRunREC CubRunREC CubRunREC CubRunREC GWREC LeeREC LeeREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC

T/Th Sa Su M T/Th Sa Su M M/W Sa Su Th F M/W M/W Sa Su M Th F Sa Su Su F Sa Sa Su Su M T W F Sa Sa T/Th Sa Su M F

5:30pm 10:20am 10:40am 10:40am 5:30pm 9:25am 10:05am 9:30am 10:45am 9:35am 9:35am 6pm 10:10am 10:45am 6:35pm 10:55am 11am 9:15am 11:05am 9:40am 8:30am 10:35am 3:55pm 10:35am 9am 10:10am 9:35am 11:20am 9:30am 10am 10:05am 9:35am 10:40am 10:40am 6pm 10:20am 9:40am 11:35am 11:30am

142 119 5804 142 119 5801 142 119 5802 142 119 5803 142 119 5805 159 119 5801 159 119 5802 159 119 5803 167 119 5803 167 119 5801 167 119 5802 167 119 5805 167 119 5807 167 119 5806 167 119 5804 175 119 5801 175 119 5802 175 119 5804 175 119 5805 175 119 5803 183 119 5801 183 119 5802 183 119 5803 183 119 5804 192 119 5801 192 119 5802 192 119 5803 192 119 5804 192 119 5805 192 119 5806 192 119 5807 192 119 5808 449 119 5801 456 119 5801 456 119 5802 472 119 5801 472 119 5802 472 119 5803 472 119 5804

01/05 01/09 01/10 01/11 02/09 01/09 01/10 01/11 01/04 01/09 01/10 01/14 01/15 02/08 02/08 01/09 01/10 01/11 01/14 01/15 01/09 01/10 01/10 01/15 01/09 01/09 01/10 01/10 01/11 01/12 01/13 01/15 01/09 01/09 01/09 01/09 01/10 01/11 01/15

1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AQ 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW

Preschooler & Me Swim (3-5 yrs) See Toddler and Me description. 1AW 8--30 minute lessons--$81

Location

Day

Time

Code

Begin

OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC SpHillREC

Sa Su M Sa Su M Th Sa

11am 11:20am 10:05am 11:40am 11:50am 10:40am 11:15am 11:30am

142 119 5901 142 119 5902 142 119 5903 159 119 5901 159 119 5902 159 119 5903 159 119 5905 175 119 5901

01/09 01/10 01/11 01/09 01/10 01/11 01/14 01/09

1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW

SpHillREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore CubRunREC CubRunREC CubRunREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC

Su Sa Su Su M Sa Su Th Sa Su M

11:40am 9:10am 11:10am 3:55pm 10:40am 10:45am 10:10am 11:45am 11:40am 11:40am 12:10pm

175 119 5902 183 119 5901 183 119 5902 183 119 5903 183 119 5904 192 119 5901 192 119 5902 192 119 5903 472 119 5901 472 119 5902 472 119 5903

01/10 01/09 01/10 01/10 01/11 01/09 01/10 01/14 01/09 01/10 01/11

1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW

Pee Wee Paddlers I (3-5 yrs) PREREQUISITE: Child MUST leave parent willingly, be comfortable in the water, follow directions and function well in a group. EMPHASIS OF CLASS: To help child gain basic aquatic skills to include enter and exit the water safely, blow bubbles through mouth and nose, submerge mouth, nose and eyes under water. WITH ASSISTANCE: float and glide on front and back, roll from front to back and back to front, tread water, swim with assistance using arms and legs on front and back. For safety reasons, arm “floaties” and other floatation devices may be used. Floaties are used for all Pee Wee I classes at Audrey Moore and Lee RECenters. Emphasis is on water adjustment. When possible, children are grouped according to ability. 1AW 8--30 minute lessons--$81 1AQ 7--30 minute lessons--$71

Location

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Time

Code

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M/W M/W T/Th T/Th T/Th T/Th Sa Sa Sa Sa Su M F F M/W M/W T/Th T/Th T/Th T/Th Sa Sa Su Su Su Su M M M T Th Th M/W Sa Sa Sa Su

1pm 6:40pm 11:15am 1pm 1:35pm 6:05pm 8am 8:35am 9am 11:40am 12:40pm 11:15am 11:15am 1pm 1pm 6:40pm 11:15am 1pm 1:35pm 6:05pm 8:15am 12:15pm 9am 9:35am 11:50am 12:25pm 9:30am 11:15am 1:05pm 5:30pm 9:30am 6pm 6pm 9am 9:35am 11:35am 8:25am

142 115 0409 142 115 0410 142 115 0411 142 115 0412 142 115 0413 142 115 0414 142 115 0401 142 115 0402 142 115 0403 142 115 0404 142 115 0405 142 115 0406 142 115 0407 142 115 0408 142 115 0415 142 115 0416 142 115 0417 142 115 0418 142 115 0419 142 115 0420 159 115 0401 159 115 0402 159 115 0403 159 115 0404 159 115 0405 159 115 0406 159 115 0407 159 115 0408 159 115 0409 159 115 0413 159 115 0415 159 115 0416 167 115 0411 167 115 0401 167 115 0402 167 115 0403 167 115 0404

01/04 01/04 01/05 01/05 01/05 01/05 01/09 01/09 01/09 01/09 01/10 01/11 01/15 01/15 02/08 02/08 02/09 02/09 02/09 02/09 01/09 01/09 01/10 01/10 01/10 01/10 01/11 01/11 01/11 01/12 01/14 01/14 01/04 01/09 01/09 01/09 01/10

1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW 1AW

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In the popular “ . . . and Me” classes, parents assist as coaches, teachers and cuddlers, helping little ones quickly conquer any fear of the water. SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore

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167 115 0405 167 115 0406 167 115 0407 167 115 0408 167 115 0409 167 115 0410 167 115 0413 167 115 0417 167 115 0415 167 115 0414 167 115 0416 167 115 0412 175 115 0409 175 115 0410 175 115 0411 175 115 0412 175 115 0413 175 115 0414 175 115 0401 175 115 0402 175 115 0403 175 115 0404 175 115 0405 175 115 0406 175 115 0407 175 115 0408 175 115 0415 175 115 0416 175 115 0417 175 115 0418 175 115 0419 175 115 0420 183 115 0401 183 115 0402 183 115 0403 183 115 0404 183 115 0405 183 115 0406

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6:30pm 6:10pm 6pm 6:35pm 7:10pm 8:25am 9am 9:35am 10:10am 10:45am 11:20am 9am 9:35am 10:10am 10:40am 10:45am 11:20am 10:05am 11:50am 1:30pm 10:35am 11:15am 11:10am 10:45am 11:20am 1pm 2:45pm 6pm 6:35pm 7:10pm 10:05am 11:15am 4pm 6pm 4:40pm 6:30pm 6pm 6pm 7:25pm 9am 11:05am 9:25am 11:45am 6pm 9:40am 10:20am 9:40am 11am 5:20pm 4pm 6:30pm 4:50pm 12:05pm

183 115 0407 183 115 0408 192 115 0423 192 115 0424 192 115 0426 192 115 0401 192 115 0405 192 115 0403 192 115 0402 192 115 0406 192 115 0404 192 115 0409 192 115 0412 192 115 0410 192 115 0407 192 115 0408 192 115 0411 192 115 0413 192 115 0414 192 115 0415 192 115 0416 192 115 0417 192 115 0418 192 115 0419 192 115 0420 192 115 0421 192 115 0425 192 115 0427 192 115 0428 192 115 0429 449 115 0405 449 115 0406 449 115 0401 449 115 0402 449 115 0403 449 115 0404 456 115 0403 456 115 0406 456 115 0407 456 115 0401 456 115 0402 456 115 0408 456 115 0405 456 115 0404 472 115 0401 472 115 0402 472 115 0403 472 115 0404 472 115 0405 472 115 0406 472 115 0407 472 115 0408 472 115 0409

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Pee Wee Paddlers II (3-5 yrs) PREREQUISITE: Pee Wee Paddler I or equivalent skill and child must leave parent willingly, be comfortable in the water, function well in a group. Must be able to: blow bubbles through mouth and nose at least three seconds, submerge face under water, and swim on front and back (with assistance) at least two body lengths, must be able to stay in front and back float position for at least three seconds. EMPHASIS OF THIS CLASS: children gain greater independence in their skills and continue to gain comfort in the water. Skills include breath holding, rhythmic breathing (bobbing), front and back float and glides with and without assistance, swimming at least three body lengths with and without assistance. Floatation

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devices (including swimmies) may be used during the class. 1AW 8--30 minute lessons--$81 1AQ 7--30 minute lessons--$71

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142 115 0511 142 115 0512 142 115 0513 142 115 0514 142 115 0515 142 115 0516 142 115 0517 142 115 0518 142 115 0519 142 115 0501 142 115 0502 142 115 0503 142 115 0504 142 115 0505 142 115 0506 142 115 0507 142 115 0508 142 115 0509 142 115 0510 142 115 0520 142 115 0521 142 115 0522 142 115 0523 142 115 0524 142 115 0525 142 115 0526 142 115 0527 142 115 0528 159 115 0501 159 115 0502 159 115 0503 159 115 0504 159 115 0518 159 115 0506 159 115 0507 159 115 0509 159 115 0513 159 115 0515 159 115 0517 167 115 0510 167 115 0501 167 115 0502 167 115 0503 167 115 0504 167 115 0505 167 115 0507 167 115 0508 167 115 0513 167 115 0514 167 115 0506 167 115 0517 167 115 0509 167 115 0515 167 115 0516 167 115 0511 167 115 0512 175 115 0507 175 115 0508 175 115 0509 175 115 0510 175 115 0511 175 115 0512 175 115 0513

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10:55am 9:05am 1:35pm 1:35pm 10:50am 1:35pm 11:05am 4:55pm 6:45pm 9:50am 1:35pm 4:45pm 6pm 9:45am 10:35am 4:30pm 10:05am 1:10pm 7:05pm 12:05pm 6:45pm 7:20pm 6pm 6:35pm 7:10pm 8:25am 9am 9:35am 10:10am 10:45am 11:20am 11:15am 9am 9:35am 10:10am 10:45am 11:20am 10:40am 2:05pm 11:10am 12:20pm 10:40am 9am 2:10pm 6pm 6:35pm 7:10pm 10:40am 5:20pm 6:40pm 5:20pm 6:30pm 6pm 6:35pm 7:25pm 9am 10:10am 12:20pm 10am 10:35am 12:20pm 1:15pm 6pm 6:35pm 6pm 9am 9:40am 10:20am 11am

175 115 0501 175 115 0502 175 115 0503 175 115 0504 175 115 0505 175 115 0506 175 115 0514 175 115 0515 175 115 0516 175 115 0517 175 115 0518 175 115 0519 175 115 0520 183 115 0501 183 115 0502 183 115 0503 183 115 0504 183 115 0505 183 115 0506 183 115 0507 183 115 0508 183 115 0509 192 115 0521 192 115 0523 192 115 0524 192 115 0502 192 115 0503 192 115 0506 192 115 0504 192 115 0501 192 115 0505 192 115 0507 192 115 0509 192 115 0510 192 115 0512 192 115 0511 192 115 0508 192 115 0513 192 115 0514 192 115 0515 192 115 0516 192 115 0517 192 115 0518 192 115 0525 192 115 0529 192 115 0527 192 115 0528 449 115 0505 449 115 0501 449 115 0502 449 115 0503 449 115 0504 456 115 0504 456 115 0511 456 115 0512 456 115 0501 456 115 0503 456 115 0502 456 115 0507 456 115 0508 456 115 0510 456 115 0509 456 115 0505 456 115 0506 456 115 0513 472 115 0501 472 115 0502 472 115 0503 472 115 0504

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Pee Wee Paddler III (4-6 yrs) PREREQUISTE: Pee Wee Paddler II or equivalent skills. Student must be able to swim without assistance at least three body lengths on front and back. Students must be able to hold breath under water at least three seconds. EMPHASIS OF THIS CLASS: Help children gain basic swimming propulsive skills and increase endurance and distance without floatation devices. Skills include: enter water by jumping in (chest deep water), submerging and holding breath five seconds, floating 5-15 seconds, treading water 15 seconds, swimming on front and back five body lengths using arms and legs. 1AW 8--30 minute lessons--$81 1AQ 7--30 minute lessons--$71

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142 115 0607 142 115 0608 142 115 0609 142 115 0610 142 115 0611 142 115 0613 142 115 0601 142 115 0602 142 115 0603 142 115 0604 142 115 0605 142 115 0606 142 115 0620 142 115 0615 142 115 0616 142 115 0617 142 115 0618 142 115 0619 159 115 0601 159 115 0602 159 115 0603 159 115 0604 159 115 0606 159 115 0610 159 115 0612 167 115 0608 167 115 0601 167 115 0603 167 115 0602 167 115 0604 167 115 0606 167 115 0607 167 115 0605 167 115 0612 167 115 0610 167 115 0611 167 115 0609 175 115 0607 175 115 0608 175 115 0609

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2:10pm 5:20pm 6:35pm 9:40am 9:45am 2:10pm 2:10pm 11:25am 2:10pm 10:30am 7:20pm 10:25am 2:10pm 5:20pm 6:35pm 9:45am 11:30am 10am 4:30pm 1:15pm 12:40pm 5:35pm 7:05pm 6pm 6:35pm 7:10pm 8:25am 9am 10:10am 10:45am 11:20am 9:35am 10:10am 10:45am 11:20am 11:15am 2:40pm 11:45am 10:35am 12:20pm 10:10am 1:35pm 6pm 6:35pm 7:10pm 11:15am 4:40pm 4pm 5:55pm 6:35pm 6:50pm 9am 10:25am 12:30pm 1:30pm 2:05pm 2:50pm 11:10am 6:50pm 7:25pm 6:50pm 7:35pm 9am 11:40am 10:20am 11:40am 4:40pm 5:50pm 12:40pm

175 115 0610 175 115 0611 175 115 0612 175 115 0601 175 115 0602 175 115 0603 175 115 0604 175 115 0605 175 115 0606 175 115 0615 175 115 0614 175 115 0616 175 115 0613 175 115 0617 175 115 0618 183 115 0601 183 115 0602 183 115 0603 183 115 0604 183 115 0605 183 115 0606 183 115 0608 183 115 0607 192 115 0618 192 115 0619 192 115 0617 192 115 0604 192 115 0602 192 115 0605 192 115 0603 192 115 0601 192 115 0607 192 115 0606 192 115 0608 192 115 0609 192 115 0610 192 115 0611 192 115 0612 192 115 0613 192 115 0614 192 115 0615 192 115 0616 192 115 0621 192 115 0622 192 115 0620 449 115 0604 449 115 0601 449 115 0602 449 115 0603 456 115 0604 456 115 0609 456 115 0601 456 115 0602 456 115 0603 456 115 0612 456 115 0613 456 115 0607 456 115 0608 456 115 0606 456 115 0605 456 115 0610 456 115 0611 472 115 0601 472 115 0602 472 115 0603 472 115 0604 472 115 0605 472 115 0606 472 115 0607

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Competitive Pee Wee Paddler I (4-6 yrs) This class will focus on building the endurance of young advanced swimmers to swim 25 yards of front crawl (free style) and back stroke. Class also introduces basic competitive skills for starts and turns. Prerequisite: must be able to swim front crawl using proper arm stroke and breathing techniques and back stroke at least six yards without floatation devices. 1AW 8--30 minute lessons--$81

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Competitive Pee Wee Paddler II (4-6 yrs) This course is designed to help experienced young swimmers increase endurance to swim laps and improve their competitive skills by refining freestyle, backstroke, breathing techniques, starts, turns and finishes. Students will be introduced to the butterfly and breaststrokes. Prerequisite: Completion of Competitive Pee Wee Paddler I class and students must be able to swim free style and back stroke at least 25 yards and tread water for at least 30 seconds without support. 1AW 8--30 minute lessons--$81

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Level II-Fund Aquatic Skills (6-12 yrs)

Gym & Swim (3-5 yrs) A fun introduction to fitness through organized games in the pool and activity room. 1SB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$174

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American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Classes for Children Level I-Intro to Water Skills (6-12 yrs) PREREUISITE: children must be able to function in a group setting. EMPHASIS OF THIS CLASS: To help child gain basic aquatic skills and overcome fear of water. Skills include: Enter and exit water, blow bubbles through mouth and nose at least three seconds; with assistance - front and back float at least three seconds, front and back glide at least two body lengths, roll from front to back and back to front, treading water using arm and hands in chest deep water, swim on front and back using arms and legs at least two body lengths. 1AT 8--45 minute lessons--$85 1AM 7--45 minute lessons--$75

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SpHillREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore CubRunREC CubRunREC CubRunREC CubRunREC CubRunREC CubRunREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC

PREREQUISITE: Level I class and ability to blow bubbles with face submerged at least three seconds; with assistance - float on front and back at least three seconds, swim on front and back using arms and legs at least two body lengths. EMPHASIS OF THIS CLASS: To increase childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confidence and ability to perform skills with and without floatation assistance. Skills include: enter water by jumping in shoulder deep water, submerge and hold breath at least five seconds, float on front at least five seconds, float on back at least 15 seconds, glide on front and back at least two body lengths, roll from front to back and back to front, tread water at least 15 seconds, swim on front and back using arms and legs at least five body lengths. 1AT 8--45 minute lessons--$85 1AM 7--45 minute lessons--$75

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Level III-Stroke Development (6-12 yrs) PREREQUISITE: Level II and ability to submerge and hold breath under water at least five seconds, swim unassisted on front and back at least five body lengths using arms and legs, tread water at least 15 seconds. EMPHASIS OF THIS CLASS: To increase endurance and swimming skills. Skills include: without assistance or floatation support - enter water by jumping in deep water, head first entry from side in deep water, bobbing to safety in chest deep water, survival float on front 30 seconds, tread water 30 seconds, push off in streamlined position on front, then use flutter and dolphin kick three-five body lengths, front crawl 15 yards, elementary backstroke 15 yards, scissors kick 15 yards. 1AT 8--45 minute lessons--$85 1AM 7--45 minute lessons--$75

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9am 10:10am 1:35pm 6:50pm 6:35pm 7:10pm 6:10pm 10:50am 9:50am 11:30am 6:10pm 5:25pm 9:40am 10:20am 11:10am 11:10am 5:05pm 1:45pm 5:40pm 7:45pm 9am 9:50am 10:40am 11:30am 9am 9:50am 10:40am 11:30am 7:45pm 10:10am 6:05pm 7:10pm 7:10pm 9am 10:50am 12:15pm 2pm 6:35pm 6:35pm 9:25am 10:20am 10am 4:45pm 3:30pm

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Level IV-Stroke Improvement (6-12 yrs) PREREQUISITE: Level III and ability to enter water feet first and head first in deep water, rotary breathing 10 times, survival float 30 seconds (front and back), tread water 30 seconds, front crawl and elementary backstroke 15 yards (each), scissors kick 10 yards. EMPHASIS OF THIS CLASS IS: Continue to develop confidence in skills and improve skill proficiency, distance and endurance. Skills include: Headfirst entry from side in compact and stride positions, swim under water at least three-five body lengths, feet first surface dive submerging completely, front crawl and backstroke open turns, tread water using two different kicks for two minutes, front crawl 25 yards, breaststroke 15 yards, butterfly 15 yards, elementary backstroke 25 yards, back crawl 15 yards, sidestroke 15 yards. 1AT 8--45 minute lessons--$85 1AM 7--45 minute lessons--$75

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Level V-Stroke Refinement (6-12 yrs) Refine key strokes and skills. Increase distances being swum. Introduce tuck and pike surface dives and flip turns. 1AU 8--55 minute lessons--$91 1AN 7--55 minute lessons--$79

Under the guidance of expert instructors, swimming lessons turn into fun and games in the water. OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore CubRunREC CubRunREC CubRunREC CubRunREC CubRunREC CubRunREC CubRunREC CubRunREC

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6:05pm 6:20pm 10:10am 12pm 11:35am 1:25pm 6:05pm 6:20pm 10:40am 11am 7:40pm 6pm 9:50am 11am 9:50am 11am 2:25pm 7:10pm 7:25pm 7:05pm 9am 9am 7:05pm 10:30am 12pm 2:35pm 6:05pm 7:40pm 10:40am 9am 7:40pm 10:25am 6:35pm 11:15am 11:10am 5:10pm

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Level VI-Adv Swim & Intro to Diving (8-18 yrs) For the advanced swimmer who has completed Level V. This class will refine strokes so participants swim with more ease, efficiency and power over greater distances. Class also introduces fundamental springboard diving skills. Prerequisites: must be able to swim at least 50 yards of front crawl and back crawl; 25 yards of butterfly, elementary backstroke,

Winter 2010

AQUATICS breaststroke and sidestroke. 1AU 8--55 minute lessons--$91

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Level VI-Advanced Fitness Swimming (8-18 yrs) For the advanced swimmer who has completed Level V. This class will refine strokes so participants swim with more ease, efficiency and power over greater distances. Class also covers use of swimming to build a fitness workout, swimming etiquette and various training techniques and applies the principles of water exercise. Prerequisites: must be able to swim at least 50 yards of front crawl and back crawl; 25 yards of butterfly, elementary backstroke, breaststroke and sidestroke. 1AU 8--55 minute lessons--$91

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12:40pm 11:40am 7:40pm 10:50am 10am 10:30am 11:30am 11:15am 11:10am 5:10pm

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ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC SoRunREC SpHillREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore CubRunREC GWREC GWREC LeeREC LeeREC MtVernREC

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11:40am 7:50pm 7:45pm 7:35pm 8pm 8pm 10am 3:30pm 8am 9am 7:05pm 7:25pm 7:25pm 8am

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Level III-Stroke Development (13-Adult) See Level III, 6-12 yrs, description. 1AU 8--55 minute lessons--$91

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7:40pm 7:40pm 12:10pm 7:45pm 8pm 8:05pm 8pm 11am 12pm 7:40pm 8am 9am 9am

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Level IV-Stroke Improvement (13-Adult)

American Red Cross Learn to Swim Classes for Teens and Adults

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Level I-Intro to Water Skills (13-Adult) See Level I, 6-12 yrs, description. 1AU 8--55 minute lessons--$91 1AN 7--55 minute lessons--$79

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8pm 8pm 12pm 6:50pm 6:35pm 8pm 11:45am 8am 9am 7:05pm 11:15am 8am

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Level II-Fund Aquatic Skills (13-Adult) See Level II, 6-12, yrs description. 1AU 8--55 minute lessons--$91 1AN 7--55 minute lessons--$79

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Winter 2010

See Level IV, 6-12 yrs, description. 1AU 8--55 minute lessons--$91

This class focuses on increasing your physical endurance and swim distance. Workouts will be designed to meet the current abilities of the class and to improve overall physical fitness through lap swimming. Students also will be taught to design a personal workout and use the pace clock. 1AU 8--55 minute lessons--$91 1AAA 16--55 minute lessons--$181 1AAC 24--55 minute lessons--$272

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OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC ProvREC ProvREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC

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The ultimate swimming workout that will help students refine swim strokes to increase stroke efficiency, physical endurance and swim distance. Students will be taught how to adjust their personal workout to keep interest and gradually increase workout to make it more challenging. This class is great for those who want variety in their lap swimming routine and seek to maximize their fitness benefit. 1AU 8--55 minute lessons--$91 1AAA 16--55 minute lessons--$181 1AAC 24--55 minute lessons--$272

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Training for Stroke Mechanics Stroke Mechanics I (6-10 yrs) Experienced swimmers will refine competitive swim skills of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, starts and relays. Prerequisite: ability to swim at least 25 yds. of each of the above swim stokes continuously. 1AT 8--45 minute lessons--$85

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6pm 9am 11am 6pm 9am 6pm 9:50am 10:50am 2:25pm 7:40pm 5:15pm 1:50pm

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Stroke Mechanics II (6-14 yrs)

Lap Swim (13-Adult)

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Advanced Lap Swim (13-Adult)

Experienced swimmers who have completed Stroke Mechanics I will continue to refine and improve stroke efficiency for freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, relays and starts. In addition, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be introduced to the butterfly and turns. Prerequisite: ability to swim each of the above swim strokes at least 50 yds. continuously. 1AT 8--45 minute lessons--$85

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6pm 9:55am 11:55am 6pm 9:50am 6:50pm 7:50pm 10:40am 6pm 6:30pm 6:15pm 9am 6:30pm

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AQUATICS SpHillREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore CubRunREC

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6:15pm 11am 5:15pm 2:40pm 10:50am

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Stroke Mechanics III (9-15 yrs) For experienced competitors who can swim at least 100 yds. continuously. Class refines freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, starts and turns, and introduces interval training. 1AU 8--55 minute lessons--$91

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OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC ProvREC ProvREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore CubRunREC

T/Th Sa Su T/Th Su W M/W T/Th Sa Su M/W T/Th Sa Sa M Sa

6:50pm 10:50am 12:50pm 6:50pm 10:10am 6pm 7:20pm 7:05pm 9:50am 11am 7:20pm 7:05pm 10am 6:05pm 2:35pm 9am

142 117 0303 142 117 0301 142 117 0302 142 117 0304 159 117 0301 159 117 0302 175 117 0304 175 117 0306 175 117 0301 175 117 0302 175 117 0305 175 117 0307 183 117 0301 183 117 0302 183 117 0303 192 117 0301

01/05 01/09 01/10 02/09 01/10 01/13 01/04 01/05 01/09 01/10 02/08 02/09 01/09 01/09 01/11 01/09

1AU 1AU 1AU 1AU 1AU 1AU 1AU 1AU 1AU 1AU 1AU 1AU 1AU 1AU 1AU 1AU

Stroke Mechanics IV (11-18 yrs) For experienced competitors seeking a high intensity interval workout. Participants must be able to swim at least 100 yds. continuously. Class refines freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, starts, turns and finishes. 1AU 8--55 minute lessons--$91

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OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC ProvREC ProvREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore

M/W Sa Su M/W Su W Sa Sa

6:50pm 11:55am 1:55pm 6:50pm 11:10am 7pm 9am 6:05pm

142 117 0403 142 117 0401 142 117 0402 142 117 0404 159 117 0401 159 117 0402 183 117 0401 183 117 0402

01/04 01/09 01/10 02/08 01/10 01/13 01/09 01/09

1AU 1AU 1AU 1AU 1AU 1AU 1AU 1AU

Water Exercise Splish Splash Fitness (6-12 yrs) Get ready to get wet and have fun! Enjoy games in the pool while working against the resistance of the water to increase physical fitness. Activities include relays, water running, obstacle courses and other aquatic games plus a great workout. Pre-requisite: Ability to swim 25 yards and tread water for 30 seconds. 1AT 8--45 minute lessons--$85

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CubRunREC Sa

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10am

192 116 3401 01/09 1AT

Aerobic Water Exercise (13-Adult) This excellent shallow water cardiovascular workout

will also increase muscle tone, strength and endurance. 1AG 1AJ 1AH 1AY 1AB

8--55 minute lessons--$81 14--55 minute lessons--$141 15--55 minute lessons--$151 16--55 minute lessons--$161 24--55 minute lessons--$242

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OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore CubRunREC CubRunREC GWREC GWREC LeeREC LeeREC

M/W/F 9am M/W 9am M/W 7pm T/Th 8am T/Th 9am T/Th 10am T/Th 6pm Sa 8am Su 4pm Sa 9:05am Su 10:05am M/W 7:30am M/W 10:30am M/W 6pm T/Th 8:30am T/Th 9:30am T/Th 10:30am T/Th 12:30pm F 7:30am F 9:30am M/W/F 9am M/W 6:05pm T/Th 8am T/Th 9am T/Th 7:25pm M/W 7:15am M/W 8:15am M/W 7pm T/Th 7:05am T/Th 9:10am T/Th 7pm F 7:15am F 8:15am M/W 7:35am M/W/F 8:50am M/W/F 9:55am M 6:40pm T/Th 9:05am T/Th 10:10am T/Th 6pm T/Th 7pm W 7pm Su 1pm M/W 6pm T/Th 6pm Sa 9am M/W 6pm M/W 6:30pm T/Th 10am

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142 118 2503 142 118 2504 142 118 2505 142 118 2506 142 118 2507 142 118 2508 142 118 2509 142 118 2501 142 118 2502 159 118 2501 159 118 2502 159 118 2503 159 118 2504 159 118 2505 159 118 2506 159 118 2507 159 118 2508 159 118 2511 159 118 2509 159 118 2510 167 118 2503 167 118 2501 167 118 2505 167 118 2504 167 118 2502 175 118 2501 175 118 2502 175 118 2505 175 118 2506 175 118 2507 175 118 2508 175 118 2503 175 118 2504 183 118 2502 183 118 2503 183 118 2504 183 118 2505 183 118 2507 183 118 2508 183 118 2509 183 118 2510 183 118 2506 183 118 2501 192 118 2501 192 118 2502 449 118 2502 449 118 2501 456 118 2501 456 118 2502

01/04 01/04 01/04 01/05 01/05 01/05 01/05 01/09 01/10 01/09 01/10 01/11 01/11 01/11 01/12 01/12 01/12 01/12 01/15 01/15 01/04 01/04 01/05 01/05 01/05 01/04 01/04 01/04 01/05 01/05 01/05 01/08 01/08 01/04 01/04 01/04 01/04 01/05 01/05 01/05 01/05 01/06 01/10 01/04 01/05 01/09 01/11 01/04 01/05

1AB 1AY 1AH 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AJ 1AG 1AG 1AG 1AG 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AG 1AG 1AB 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AG 1AG 1AY 1AB 1AB 1AG 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AG 1AG 1AY 1AY 1AG 1AY 1AY 1AY

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Advanced Water Aerobics (13-Adult) This program is for the experienced water aerobic student looking to get a more intense workout and for anyone who wants to cross train or enhance their overall fitness. 1AG 8--55 minute lessons--$81 1AY 16--55 minute lessons--$161 1AB 24--55 minute lessons--$242

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OakMarREC ProvREC ProvREC MtVernREC

M/W/F 8am M/W 7pm F 10:30am M 7pm

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142 118 3701 159 118 3701 159 118 3702 472 118 3701

01/04 01/11 01/15 01/04

1AB 1AY 1AG 1AG

Aqua Fit and Tone (13-Adult) This is a low-impact and low-intensity workout taught in shallow water. You will increase muscular endurance while you tone muscles and improve flexibility. 1AG 8--55 minute lessons--$81 1AY 16--55 minute lessons--$161 1AB 24--55 minute lessons--$242

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OakMarREC ProvREC SpHillREC GWREC GWREC GWREC GWREC LeeREC LeeREC MtVernREC MtVernREC

M/W/F 10am Sa 8:05am T/Th 10:10am M/W 8:15am M/W 9:20am F 8:15am F 9:20am M/W 9am F 9am M/W/F 8:30am T/Th 8:30am

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142 118 2601 159 118 2601 175 118 2601 449 118 2601 449 118 2602 449 118 2603 449 118 2604 456 118 2601 456 118 2602 472 118 2601 472 118 2602

01/04 01/09 01/05 01/11 01/11 01/15 01/15 01/04 01/08 01/04 01/05

1AB 1AG 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AG 1AG 1AY 1AG 1AB 1AY

Arthritis Water Exercise (13-Adult) Shallow water exercises using water’s buoyancy and resistance will help improve your overall range of motion, joint mobility and muscle strength. While this class is designed for students with arthritis, it is open to those who have other physical limitations. 1AG 8--55 minute lessons--$81 1AY 16--55 minute lessons--$161 1AB 24--55 minute lessons--$242

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OakMarREC OakMarREC ProvREC ProvREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore CubRunREC CubRunREC GWREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC MtVernREC MtVernREC

M/W/F 11am T/Th 11am T/Th 11:30am F 11:30am M/W/F 10am T/Th 10am T/Th 11am M/W 10:20am T/Th 11:10am F 10:20am M/W 11:10am T/Th 11:05am F 11:10am T/Th 9am W 9am T/Th 8am M/W 8am T/Th 9am F 8am M/W/F 10:30am T/Th 9:30am

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142 118 2801 142 118 2803 159 118 2801 159 118 2802 167 118 2801 167 118 2803 167 118 2802 175 118 2801 175 118 2803 175 118 2802 183 118 2801 183 118 2802 183 118 2803 192 118 2801 192 118 2802 449 118 2801 456 118 2801 456 118 2802 456 118 2803 472 118 2801 472 118 2802

01/04 01/05 01/12 01/15 01/04 01/05 01/05 01/04 01/05 01/08 01/04 01/05 01/08 01/05 01/06 01/12 01/04 01/05 01/08 01/04 01/05

1AB 1AY 1AY 1AG 1AB 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AG 1AY 1AY 1AG 1AY 1AG 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AG 1AB 1AY

Winter 2010

AQUATICS Arthritis Deep Water Exercise (13-Adult) Prerequisite: Students must be able to swim at least 25 yards continuously. Deep water exercise can increase muscle strength, endurance and cardiovascular fitness. Exercises also will provide a challenge for alignment, posture, balance and coordinated movement. All students will wear a flotation device. 1AY 16--55 minute lessons--$161

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ProvREC

M/W 11:30am

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1591 184 301 01/11 1AY

Deep Water Exercise (13-Adult) Prerequisite: Students must be able to swim 25 yards continuously. Take the plunge for a workout that is no impact! You’ll use a variety of deep water exercises and deep water running techniques to get the maximum benefit from water’s natural resistance. 1AG 8--55 minute lessons--$81 1AY 16--55 minute lessons--$161 1AB 24--55 minute lessons--$242

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OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC

M/W/F 8:05am T/Th 9am Su 5pm Su 9:05am M/W 8:30am T/Th 9am T/Th 5:50pm T/Th 6:50pm F 8:30am M/W/F 8am T/Th 8:30am T/Th 6:25pm M/W 8:15am M/W 9:15am M/W 8pm T/Th 8:05am F 8:15am F 9:15am M/W 8am M/W 10:05am M 5:35pm T/Th 8am T/Th 9am F 7:35am Su 10:15am M/W 10am M/W 5:30pm T/Th 9:15am F 10am Sa 9am M/W/F 7:30am M/W/F 9:30am T/Th 7pm

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142 118 3002 142 118 3004 142 118 3001 159 118 3001 159 118 3002 159 118 3003 159 118 3004 159 118 3005 159 118 3006 167 118 3002 167 118 3003 167 118 3001 175 118 3001 175 118 3002 175 118 3006 175 118 3005 175 118 3003 175 118 3004 183 118 3002 183 118 3003 183 118 3004 183 118 3005 183 118 3006 183 118 3007 183 118 3001 456 118 3001 456 118 3002 456 118 3003 456 118 3004 456 118 3005 472 118 3001 472 118 3002 472 118 3003

01/04 01/05 01/10 01/10 01/11 01/12 01/12 01/12 01/15 01/04 01/05 01/05 01/04 01/04 01/04 01/05 01/08 01/08 01/04 01/04 01/04 01/05 01/05 01/08 01/10 01/04 01/04 01/05 01/08 01/09 01/04 01/04 01/05

1AB 1AY 1AG 1AG 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AG 1AB 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AG 1AG 1AY 1AY 1AG 1AY 1AY 1AG 1AG 1AY 1AY 1AY 1AG 1AG 1AB 1AB 1AY

Deep Water Aerobics (13-Adult) For cardiovascular conditioning and toning, try this no-impact deep water class. You’ll use a variety of deep water exercises and deep water running techniques to get the maximum benefit from water’s natural resistance. Prerequisite: Students must be able to swim a minimum of 25 yds. 1AY 16--55 minute lessons--$161

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CubRunREC T/Th 10am 192 118 4401 01/05 1AY CubRunREC W 10am 192 118 4402 01/06 1AG GWREC T/Th 8:30am 449 118 4401 01/12 1AY

Winter 2010

Water’s natural resistance adds an extra “oomph” to aquatic exercise, helping to build muscle and burn calories, but without putting strain on joints. Shallow/Deep Water Ex Combo(13-Adult) Are you interested in a little variety? Then try the ultimate in aquatic aerobic exercise! This program offers one day of shallow water exercise and two days of deep water exercise. You’ll use resistance equipment and floatation devices throughout the class. 1AY 16--55 minute lessons--$161

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GWREC

T/Th 5:05pm 449 118 3401 01/12 1AY

Fibromyalgia Water Exercise (13-Adult) This course is specifically designed for individuals who have fibromyalgia or chronic pain. Class includes shallow water exercises that use the water’s natural buoyancy and resistance to help improve flexibility and mobility and relieve stiffness and pain. 1AY 16--55 minute lessons--$161

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GWREC

T/Th 9am

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449 110 1101 01/12 1AY

Surf & Turf (13-Adult) Challenge yourself with this combination of the best of a cardiovascular and a basic mat workout in a non-competitive environment. The mat workout program develops functional strength for back and abdominal muscles. Students need to provide their own fins for this unique and fun workout using kickboards, fins and medicine balls. Class will be held in the deep end of the pool. Prerequisite: students must be able to swim a minimum of 25 yards. 1AG 8--55 minute lessons--$81 1AY 16--55 minute lessons--$161

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LeeREC LeeREC

M/W 7:30pm 456 118 3601 01/04 1AY Sa 8am 456 118 3602 01/09 1AG

Prenatal Water Exercise (13-Adult) Discover the benefits of water exercise for both you and your unborn child. Class will provide a full body workout without all the stress on your body from

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land exercise. The water allows the body to move in ways that are not possible on land and also has a cooling effect that allows you to work hard without compromise. The class also provides a comfortable and educational environment for mothers-to-be. 1AY 16--55 minute lessons--$161

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GWREC MtVernREC

M/Th 7pm M/W 8pm

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449 118 4501 01/11 1AY 472 118 4501 01/04 1AY

Power Finning (13-Adult) Prerequisite: Students must be able to swim 25 yards continuously. Treat yourself to this unique workout designed to enhance cardiovascular fitness while strengthening and toning muscles. Students need to provide their own fins for a challenging workout utilizing fins, kickboards and float belts. Class will be held in the deep end of the pool. 1AG 8--55 minute lessons--$81 1AY 16--55 minute lessons--$161

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LeeREC MtVernREC

Sa 10am 456 119 6101 01/09 1AG T/Th 7:30am 472 119 6101 01/05 1AY

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Water Walking (13-Adult) Designed to improve muscle tone and aerobic fitness. Ideal for those who want the effects of walking without the stress on muscles and joints. Instructor will guide participants in different types of walking to work on all parts of the body. 1AG 8--55 minute lessons--$81 1AY 16--55 minute lessons--$161 1AB 24--55 minute lessons--$242

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ProvREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore MtVernREC

M/W 9:30am M/W 9am M/W/F 11am T/Th 10:05am W 7pm

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159 118 3301 183 118 3301 183 118 3302 183 118 3303 472 118 3301

01/11 01/04 01/04 01/05 01/06

1AY 1AY 1AB 1AY 1AG

AQUATICS Learn-to-Swim and Water Safety). Prerequisites: 1. Pass a mandatory skill screening to include stroke proficiency in front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke and sidestroke. 2. Be at least 16 years of age by the last day of class (NO EXCEPTIONS). 3. Current American Red Cross Fundamentals of Instructor Training Certificate (included in this class). Attendance at all sessions is mandatory.

Park Profile . . . Calla Willett Originally from the seashore city of Hampton, Calla Willett has been life guarding for two decades and teaching water exercise classes for a dozen years. She moved to Northern Virginia in 2007 when her husband was stationed at the Pentagon. Expecting her first child, she checked with support services at Fort Belvoir for a list of pre-natal exercise options in the area. There were plenty of yoga and stretching classes but nothing in the water. “This needs to be fixed!” she told herself, and presented her idea to the manager of the Park Authority’s George Washington RECenter. A success from the start, the Pre-Natal Water Exercise program expanded to include Mt. Vernon RECenter in the fall 2009 session. In addition to teaching that class, Calla is also a lifeguard at Mt. Vernon, a substitute guard at George Washington and the instructor for Arthritis Water Exercise, Aerobic Water Exercise and learnto-swim classes for children and adults. Why exercise? You don’t want to gain too much weight, and you need to stay fit in order to handle the demands of pregnancy and delivery. Why water exercise? I was teaching until 10 days before delivery, and I only stopped because the session ended – not because I needed to. No matter how you feel, you get in the water and you’re better. It’s low impact exercise that you can do at any stage of life and any stage of pregnancy. Another benefit is that you don’t get as hot. Pregnant women tend to over-heat when they exercise; water keeps their body temperature down. What’s different about this pre-natal class? I totally encourage my students to talk during class. Most are

1AAD 9--4 hour lessons--$258 1AAE 7-lessons(see schedule below)--$258

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first-time moms. They’re a little nervous and a little scared. Being able to talk to other women helps a lot. And I want them exercising at a level where they can talk comfortably. When they’re chatting, it’s easier for me to monitor their effort. Your reward in teaching? Sharing the benefits of water exercise. It’s stereotyped as little ol’ ladies standing around talking, but it can be a great workout for men and women of all ages, body types, medical conditions and athletic ability. Water has 11 times the resistance of air; it’s amazing how much harder it can make you work. Active duty soldiers who’ve blown out their knees and recovered by jogging in the deep end of the pool are back to running so much faster than their doctors expected. Water is the great rehabilitator.

Emphasis is on developing the four main components of the dive (approach, take-off, flight and entry) and the four basic diving positions (layout, pike, tuck and free).

Springboard Diving-Beginning (6-Adult) Introduction to the four main components of the dive: approach, take-off, flight and entry. Introduction to the forward and back dives. 1AU 8--55 minute lessons--$91

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OakMarREC ProvREC ProvREC Wkfld/Moore

Sa Sa Su Sa

1pm 12pm 12:05pm 10:05am

142 119 3601 159 119 3601 159 119 3602 183 119 3601

01/09 01/09 01/10 01/09

1AU 1AU 1AU 1AU

Doing More With Specialists Looking for Competitive swim, dive, masters, synchronized swimming, waterpolo, scuba diving or underwater hockey programs? See complete listings of offerings at Park Authority sites at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

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American Red Cross Lifeguard Trg 15+

Springboard Diving-Inter (6-Adult)

Specialty Classes

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LeeREC M/W 6pm 456 119 4801 01/11 1AAD MtVernREC Sa/Su/Th 9am 472 119 4801 01/23 1AAE (MtVernREC schedule is: 1/23-2/6 -- Sat’s 9am-3pm, Sun’s 9am4pm, Thur’s 5pm-9pm)

1AU 8--55 minute lessons--$91

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OakMarREC ProvREC ProvREC Wkfld/Moore

Sa Sa Su Sa

2pm 1pm 1:05pm 11:05am

142 119 3701 159 119 3701 159 119 3702 183 119 3701

01/09 01/09 01/10 01/09

1AU 1AU 1AU 1AU

Springboard Diving-Advanced (6-Adult)

1AU 8--55 minute lessons--$91

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OakMarREC Sa

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1AAP 4--10 hour lessons--$295 1AZ 6-lessons (see schedule below)--$295

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OakMarREC Su/Sa 9am 142 119 7701 01/23 1AAP ProvREC F/Sa/Su varies 159 119 7701 02/19 1AZ (ProvREC class schedule: Friday’s 5pm-9pm, Sat & Sun 12pm-8pm) SpHillREC Su/Sa 9am 175 119 7701 01/09 1AAP SpHillREC Su/Sa 9am 175 119 7702 02/20 1AAP

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Review Take this recert course to keep your Lifeguard/ First Aid and CPR certifications current. Students must bring their ARC Lifeguard Training textbook to class. The course fee does not include textbook; textbooks may purchased at the site for an additional fee. Prerequisites: Must possess an ARC Lifeguard Training certificate that has not expired (if expired, student must register for the full Lifeguard Training course); Must pass pre-requisites listed in full course description. 1AAT 2--10 hour lessons--$160

Emphasis on perfecting the four main components of the dive (approach, take-off, flight and entry) and the four basic dive positions (layout, pike, tuck and free). Introduction to more advanced dives and flips. Location

This course is for the person who wants to lifeguard at a community pool. NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS NOT FOR THE PERSON WHO WANTS TO LIFEGUARD FOR THE PARK AUTHORITY. For information about Park Authority lifeguard training requirements, call 703-324-8549. The course covers skills and knowledge necessary to respond to aquatic emergencies, including First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Prerequisites: Be at least 15 years old before course completion (no exceptions). Must be able to swim 300 yd continuously; and must swim 20yd using front crawl or breaststroke, dive 7-10ft, retrieve 10lb object, return to surface and then swim 20yd back to starting point and exit the water without use of ladder or stairs. Cert valid lifeguard/first aid three years, CPR one year.

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3pm

142 119 3801 01/09 1AU

WSI/Fund of Instructor Training 16+ Learn how to teach the American Red Cross swimming and water safety programs (Parent and Child,

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Location

Day

SpHillREC

Su/Sa 9am

Time

Code

Begin

175 119 7801 01/16 1AAT

American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Learn how to teach the American Red Cross basic level Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Attendant, First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Administering Emergency Oxygen, Bloodborne Pathogens, Preventing Disease Transmission, Basic Water Rescue and Lifeguard Management courses. Prerequisites: must be at least 17 years old on or

Winter 2010

AQUATICS before the last day of class and must possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate. Must also pass a pre-course screening, which includes a written exam, and swim 300 yards using front crawl or breaststroke and swim 20 yards, retrieve a brick from the deep end and return to the starting point and exit the water in no more than one minute 30 seconds. 1AAR 4--10 hour lessons--$265 1AAX 5--6.5 hour lessons--$265

Location

Day

Time

OakMarREC Su/Sa 9am SpHillREC Su 9am

Code

Begin

142 119 7901 02/20 1AAR 175 119 7901 01/10 1AAX

CPR/AED for Lifeguards (15-Adult) Renew your CPR/AED certificate by attending this American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer-Lifeguards course. Certificate is valid for one year from the date of completion. Must pass skills and written tests to pass. Prerequisite: must have a current lifeguard certification. 1AAS 1--8 hour lesson--$86

Location

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Time

Code

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SpHillREC

9am

175 119 8001 02/28 1AAS

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ALASKA • CANADA September 3-10, 2010 Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas Round trip from Seattle, WA;Juneau, Skagway, Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska; Victoria, B.C. Canada to see Butchart Gardens. Pre-cruise package in Seattle will be offered. Dine in the Space Needle. 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$699

Water Aerobics, Tai Chi, Ballroom Dance Lessons, Yoga, Private Dining, Security Clearances included.

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September 12-26, 2010 Celebrity Cruises’ Summit Round trip from Bayonne, NJ to Newport, RI; Boston MA; Portland and Bar Harbor, ME; Halifax, NS; Quebec City (over night); Charlottetown, PEI. Bus transfers to pier will be available. 15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,759

Prices based per person, double occupancy for Inside Stateroom. They do not include gov’t departure taxes, customs fees or security and service surcharges.

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From classe to RECenter passes, Ice Skating to Golf Rounds, Historic Tours to Adventures in Nature, Summer camps to Day Trips . . . One Card Gives It All Offered at all Park Authority RECenters, nature centers and golf courses

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Winter 2010

ATTRACTIONS

The Cross County Trail Extending from Lorton in the south to Great Falls in the north, the 40-mile Cross County Trail runs through the heart of Fairfax County. A connector between neighborhoods, the trail offers recreation, exercise, opportunities for contact with nature and history, and the “green” option of walking or biking instead of driving to work, shopping centers and metro stations. For maps detailing the route of this county-wide connector, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks. The CCT map link is under “Find an Activity.”

Happy Birthday to You! What better place to celebrate than in your favorite park? With an array of birthday party options and star attractions ranging from swimming to miniature golf to explorations in nature and history, there’s a party style to suit every child.

No matter the weather, the water fun never ends at Cub Run. The leisure pool, with its slides, bubblers, fountains and river current, is open for play on Monday and Wednesday, 4pm-6pm; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 4pm-8pm; and Saturday and Sunday, noon-8pm.

ATTRACTIONS Cub Run for Year Round Fun Slides, bubblers, fountains, a “river” current and other fun features turn the leisure pool at Cub Run RECenter into a water playground. Here the temperature is tropical for 12 months of the year but concerned parents never have to worry about kids getting sunburned! RECenter admission includes the leisure pool, which is open with all of its features operating on Monday and Wednesday, 4pm-6pm; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 4pm to 8pm; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 8pm.

Clemyjontri is a Playground for All 6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 703-388-2807 With a two-acre fully accessible playground, Clemyjontri Park is a magical place for all children. In addition to track rides, balance beams, swings, maze and so much more, the features include a carousel recessed to ground level and a picnic pavilion with tables that accommodate wheelchairs. Admission to the park is free; carousel rides are $1.50 (Parents of children less than 42” tall must directly supervise their children so those parents ride for free.) The park is open year-round from 7am to dusk. The carousel is shut down for the winter and will resume turning in April, weather permitting. The picnic pavilion may be reserved for a fee; other picnic areas are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Winter 2010

For Picnics and Play . . . Park It! The Fairfax County Park Authority offers 52 reservable picnic sites at 25 parks. So chances are there’s a picnic-perfect park in your neighborhood! Parks offer special features that will add extra fun to your family, company, club or church picnic. Depending upon the park, the attractions may include pedal boats, carousel, ice cream parlor, miniature golf, tennis, athletic fields, tour boats, train rides, swimming in an Old West theme pool, tours of a working grist mill, volleyball, nature trails and seasonally stocked trout streams. Some special features are available year-round, others are offered weekends in May and September, then daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. NEW: The Oaks Room at Twin Lakes Golf Course for parties, meetings, training sessions and other gatherings of up to 100. Catering and kitchen use are also available. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/picnic-r.htm to view reservable picnic locations, get directions, maps and fees, and download a picnic application.   For questions about availability, call the Park Authority’s 24-hour picnic reservation line, 703324-8732. Due to the high volume of calls, this is a recording; please specify site and date and leave your contact information, and you will receive a return call within two business days. Once you know the date and location of your picnic rental, send the completed picnic rental application along with the rental fee to reserve your choice.

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Audrey Moore RECenter: Party rooms can be rented 2pm -6 pm Saturday and Sunday, and the party may be customized with the addition of pool time, wallyball or gymnasium time. Call 703-321-7081 for rates and reservations. Wakefield’s Skate Park also offers birthday parties with group rates and customized attractions. Contact the skate park manager at 703-321-7081. Burke Lake: Train and carousel rides are the highlight in parties for 10 to 24 kids that include two-hour shelter rental, balloons and ice cream. Birthday luncheons (drinks, hot dogs and chips) also available. Call 703-323-6600 for prices, availability and reservations. Colvin Run Mill: Add a unique attraction to birthday parties for children ages 5-12 with either a puppet show or mill tour. Base price of $175 includes two hours in the barn party area with a mill staff host and maximum 15 children. Nonrefundable $75 deposit required upon reservation. For more information or to schedule a party, call 703-759-2771. Cub Run RECenter: Birthday Party Swim Packages for 12 or more offering 75 minutes of swimming in the leisure pool with play features followed by an hour in the party room.  Call for reservations or more information, 703-817-9407.    Frying Pan Park: Just a few minutes walk from Kidwell Farm, the park’s new party room is available weekends and weekdays. Plan your party to leave enough time to tour the farm, visit the baby animals and take a hayride. For reservations, available dates and pricing, call 703-437-9101. George Washington RECenter: Party room rental is $30 an hour, the room is available after noon, and swimming can be added to the package for an additional fee. For more information, call 703-780-8894. Hidden Oaks Nature Center: On your special day, be king or queen of the forest, or at least the nature center, as you have the whole place for your party! Enjoy a weekend morning party from 10-11:30am on dinosaurs, insects or reptiles. A naturalist leads a

ATTRACTIONS/BOATING, FISHING AND CAMPING 45-minute interactive presentation including songs, activities and a craft. When possible, live animals visit the party or an outdoor hike will enhance the learning and fun. The birthday child receives a special gift. Parties for 15 children, 4-12 yrs. Goodie bag treats available in the sales area. $175/party. Call 703-941-1065 for available dates. Jefferson Falls Miniature Golf: Rent the pavilion area and celebrate a birthday with miniature golf. Choose from three different packages and over 20 themes. Helium balloons and food service also offered. Birthday packages available May-October. Call 703-5730444 for details.  Lake Accotink Park in Springfield:  Have your party by the lake and enjoy exclusive use of the park’s birthday area, with tents and picnic tables to seat up to 30 kids. Includes private tour boat cruise, two rounds of mini-golf and two rides on the carousel. Playground nearby. Call for package pricing. Appropriate for children 4 to12 years. For reservations, available dates and more information, call 703-5690285.  Lee District RECenter: Party room rental is $40 an hour. A SoftPlay Room designed for the younger set (ages 6 mos.-5yrs.) is offered at $50 per hour. These can be combined with pool time for added fun; general admission rates apply, and there’s a 25 percent group discount for 12 or more with advanced reservations. Call 703-922-9841 or visit online at www. fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/leerec.htm for details

Mt. Vernon RECenter: Rent a party room for $35 an hour, include the fun of swimming or ice skating for an additional fee. Pool parties can be held any time after noon; ice skating hours vary. Call 703768-3224 for details.

rods/reels and tackle and one-hour indoor rental. Bank fishing parties $175, boat fishing parties $250. Available May to October. Party room rental available year round. Party space maximum 35 people. Call 703-759-9018 for available dates.

Oak Marr RECenter: Party rooms can be rented, group rates are offered and parties can include mini-golf, swimming or both. Call 703-281-6501.

Sully Historic Site: Guests gather under a tent on the expansive lawn to celebrate your birthday. Two-hour rental for up to 15 children includes a 45-minute program led by a staff historian. Rental fee is $175. Themed goodie bags $5 each. For reservations and information on available dates, call 703-437-1794.

Providence RECenter: Parties are “under the big top” – a large tent erected on the sundeck with picnic tables and exclusive space for partiers. Tent is $25 per hour, and party goers get 25 percent off general admission for swimming. On weekends 2-4pm, a giant gator can be rented for $45 for 45 minutes to up the water fun. (A lifeguard comes with the giant inflatable toy to ensure safety and reserve the gator for the private rental.) Call 703-698-1351 for reservations and more information. Riverbend Park: Wild side nature parties: Children ages 3-11 yrs. can celebrate their birthday by discovering the exciting world of nature. Themes include dinosaurs, archaeology, reptiles and amphibians or forest animals. Two-hour nature center rental with one-hour naturalist program $175. Available year-round. Fishing fun parties: Children ages 5-12 yrs. can celebrate their birthday fishing on the Potomac. For children 5-7 yrs., activities include bank fishing and games. For children 8-12 yrs., a naturalist will lead a 1 1/2 hour fishing adventure from the bank or jon boats. Birthday programs include fishing

Go wild! Celebrate your birthday in the parks!

Burke Lake Park 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 703-323-6600 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/burkelake A 218-acre lake with fishing, rowboat rental, boat launch and bait and tackle sales is the centerpiece of this 888-acre park. Virginia state fishing license is required, and sailboats, gasoline motors, kayaks (unless used for fishing) and swimming are prohibited. (Lake Burke is owned by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries; for regulations governing use of the lake, see www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/waterbodies) Other attractions include a miniature golf course fully accessible to wheelchairs, sand volleyball courts, miniature train ride, carousel, train and carousel birthday party packages, ice cream parlor, picnic areas with grills and public restrooms, fitness trail, playgrounds, disc golf course, campground and camp store, and 4.68-mile hiking/biking trail. Burke Lake Park grounds and restrooms are open daily year round, closed only on Dec. 25. Operating hours for attractions vary by season; call the park for information.

Lake Accotink Park

Nature Birthday Parties led by naturalists at Riverbend and Ellanor C. Lawrence and Hidden Oaks parks

Visit our websites and chose your favorite party theme! Call the park for available dates.

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ecl www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hiddenoaks 32

Boating, Fishing and Camping

703-759-9018 703-631-0013 703-941-1065

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7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield VA 22150. 703-569-0285. TTY 703-569-5200. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/accotink Unique views of waterfowl and marsh life are a big attraction of this park’s 493 acres with recently dredged 70-acre lake, wetlands and streams. Facilities and activities vary with the season (call for dates and times) and include canoe, rowboat and pedal boat rentals, bike rentals, fishing, tour-boat rides, boat launch, nine-green double-holed miniature golf course, antique carousel, snack bar, pavilion shelters and picnic areas with grills (some areas may be reserved, call 703-324-8732), restrooms, playground, sand volleyball court and basketball court. Situated along a newly paved section of the Cross County Trail, the park has a four-mile loop natural-surface hiking/biking trail. Small sailboats permitted; swimming, windsurfing and gas powered boat motors are prohibited. $2 launch fee for private boats. Virginia State Fishing License required for fishing, plus trout pass during park’s spring trout stocking program. Park grounds, including picnic areas, playground, pavilions and trails, are open daily year-round, 7am to dusk. Main Office and Visitors Center open 9am to 5:30pm, Monday-Friday; weekends/holidays by appointment.

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B OAT I N G , F I S H I N G A N D C A M P I N G / F C PA C A M P S Lake Fairfax Park 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA 20190 703-471-5415 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/lakefairfax For recreation and fun in western Fairfax, this 476acre park includes a 20-acre lake with shore-line fishing, boat rentals, carousel, athletic fields, picnic shelter, picnic areas with grills, playground, restrooms, campgrounds and a nature trail. The Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole features tubing on the Rattlesnake Lazy River, a baby pool at Tenderfoot Pond, slides, water cannons, tunnels, towers and more interactive play features designed for young children. Carousel, boating and Water Mine are open daily, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The carousel and boating remain open weekends only through September. The campground, picnic areas, playground and nature trail are open yearround. For picnic reservations, call 703-324-8732.

Riverbend Park 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls, VA 22066 703-759-9018, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend Riverbend Park has miles of trails along the Potomac, and 418 acres of forest, meadows, and ponds. Boaters can explore islands on the Potomac River. Boats can be rented at the park. The park offers kayak tours, jon boat programs and fishing programs. Anglers can fish for bass, catfish and sunfish. Fishing supplies, including rod rentals and bait, are available. Nature highlights include excellent river views along trails, spectacular wildflowers and birds. Enjoy the riverside picnic area with grills or relax on the deck overlooking the River. Park sales area offers snacks and souvenirs. Grounds open from 7am to dusk, hours posted. A boat launch is provided for kayaks, canoes, or jon boats.

Camping in the Parks Burke Lake Park has 100 wooded campsites available from April 17 to October 31 for tents and campers. Group camping available for organized groups (scouts, churches, etc.) of 20 or more. Call 703-3236600 for information, reservations and camp store hours. Lake Fairfax Park has 129 campsites available year round for tents and RVs. Reservations are strongly recommended. Electrical hook-ups available (20amp, 30amp and new 50amp) at the campsites. Camping for organized groups of 20 or more (scouts, churches, etc.) also permitted. For reservations, call the main park office, 703-471-5415. Registered campers get a discount at the Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole, Lake Fairfax’s western theme waterpark with attractions especially aimed at young children. The Water Mine is open Memorial Day-Labor Day.

Group Canoeing Orientation One three-hour session covering basic survival swim test in a pool, use of personal flotation device (PFD) and safety skills. This is perfect for scout troops and other youth or adult groups planning canoe trips. To schedule, call any RECenter (see page 12 for phone numbers.) Cost: General admission for each student and adult leader, plus $25 per hour group instruction fee.

Winter 2010

Classes

FCPA CAMPS

Kayak Rolling Here’s an opportunity for experienced students to practice skills in kayaks or C-1 canoes under the guidance of an instructor. Students must have prior experience before signing up for this course. Kayaks are available on a first-come, first serve basis for an additional $17 rental. 1KA 4--3 hour lessons w/o kayak--$58 1KB 4--3 hour lessons w/kayak--$74

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Fly Tying Students will learn proper fly tying techniques to create nymphs, streamers and dry flys for small mouth bass and trout. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own supplies. 1BH 2--2 hour 30 minute lessons--$41

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6:30pm 850 180 2201 02/26 1BH

USPS Boating Safety Course Course covers the basics of safe boat handling and operation, including navigation and digital charting. Course meets VA, DC, MD and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators requirements for certification and satisfies the educational requirements of most jurisdictions that require boating education before operating a watercraft, including jet skis. Also may qualify the student for boat insurance premium discounts. Supply fee of $48 for manual, navigation tools, certificate and examination payable to instructor at first class. ABVA 8--2 hour lessons--$50

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(13-Adult) LakeAccotink T Chantily HS T/Th

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Holiday/Teacher Workday Camps and Workshops Refunds and transfers must be requested at least 14 days prior to the camp/workshop session for which the refund/transfer is being requested. All but $25 will be returned for approved refunds for each camp/ workshop session. Specific forms are required for these programs. Please download the information from our website at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/campforms or contract the camp/workshop location directly.

Advanced Robotics The ultimate experience for beginner or advanced robot enthusiasts! Build and take home your own robot. Participants will also get to construct a wide variety of other robots like the 5’ Commander Robot and the 6’ Crocosaurus that you control. Bag snack, lunch and drink needed daily. Download camp forms from website. Location

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Young investigators will enjoy learning about forensics, crime lab chemistry and crime scene investigations as they perform 25 different experiments designed to demonstrate how tricky cases are solved. Join in the fun of searching for evidence, dusting for fingerprints, gathering clues and discovering how science can help solve a mystery. Bring a snack, drink and lunch daily. Camp forms available on website. Location

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(7-12yrs) CubRunREC M/F 9am-4pm 192 121 1201 1/29-2/01 $179

Animal Vets Spend the day with our exhibit animals. Check their health, weight and size, clean and refresh their tanks and enjoy fun activities and games. Bring a bag lunch, snack and drink. Wear old clothes. Download camp forms from website. Day

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(8-12 yrs) Riverbend Pk M 9:30a-3:30p 357 121 2201 Riverbend Pk M 9:30a-3:30p 357 121 2202

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12/28 02/01

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Science & Astronomy Fun Delve into the mysteries of the solar system and the science of space with experiments and fun activities. Learn how science and optics have helped reveal the universe. Make your own telescope just like the one Galileo used to see lunar craters and mountains, four moons in Jupiter, the phases of Venus, Saturn’s rings, and countless stars invisible to the naked eye. Download camp forms from website. Location

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(8-12 yrs) Riverbend Pk W 9:30a-3:30p 357 121 8801

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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

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$30,003 contributed to date with registrations to the Park Authority Class Scholarship Fund

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(7-12 yrs) SpHillREC M/F 9am-4pm 175 120 8601 1/29-2/01 $179

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Zoology:The Science Behind Animal Lives Campers study the biology and habits of the birds, mammals, reptiles and insects of the Mid-Atlantic region. Participants learn more about these critters and how and where they live. Activities include hikes, observations, videos, art projects and games. Download camp forms from website. Location

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(7-10 yrs) Riverbend Pk T 9:30a-3:30p 357 195 4101 Riverbend Pk F 9:30a-3:30p 357 195 4102

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Children’s Holiday Shopping Where gift buying turns into kids’ play! Colvin Run Mill Historic Site Dec. 5, 6 and 7 Frying Pan Farm Park Dec. 5 and 7

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Children’s Corner Our programs for babies and preschoolers encourage the growth of creativity, coordination and social skills. Small group interaction and individual development are stressed, but the major emphasis is always on FUN! Classes and programs for preschoolers and older children also are listed in Nature, History and Gardening and other sections of Parktakes.

MOVEMENT CLASSES Baby Sign and Song Long before they can talk, babies have control over their hands. Teaching them to sign enhances baby’s ability to communicate and provides a foundation for language development. Class integrates songs, music and interactive games. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

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Blast Off for Babies Fun is guaranteed when you and your tiny tot blast off in our fun play environment. Children love the games, songs and fingerplays. A great way to introduce youngsters to interactive play. LeeREC classes held in the unique soft play room. Adults must attend class. Socks required for everyone. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

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11:15am 456 166 3401 01/11 1TA 9:15am 456 166 3402 01/15 1TA 10am 10:30am 9:15am 9:15am 10:15am 10:15am 9:15am 9:15am

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Kids Play for Preschoolers Registration for our popular preschool is on-going. This licensed program, which runs Sept. – June, includes a theme-based curriculum packed with fun, engaging and educational activities. Children must be potty trained and of the appropriate age by Sept. 30. For more details on the curriculum and information on additional registration requirements, please call Lee District or Spring Hill RECenter. Locations: LEE DISTRICT RECenter 703-922-9841 Ages: 31mos-5yrs SPRING HILL RECenter 703-827-0989 Ages: 3-5yrs

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CHILDREN’S CORNER Watch Me Grow!

ART CLASSES

Class integrates discussions of age-pertinent developmental topics with exercises designed to enhance toddler’s body awareness, sensory perception and strength. Parents work with their child while observing others. Class progresses with children’s developmental abilities.

ABC’s and 1-2-3’s Learning can be fun when teaching children their letters and numbers through hands-on crafts. Kids learn how to associate a sound with each letter and number from the craft they make in class. Parent must attend class with the 2-3 year old age group. Additional supply fee payable to instructor.

1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

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(7-12 months) SoRunREC W (13-18 months) SoRunREC Th CubRunREC W (19-23 months) OakMarREC T SoRunREC F CubRunREC W

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12:15pm 167 165 0201 01/13 1TA

11am 142 165 0401 01/12 1TA 9:15am 167 165 0401 01/15 1TA 10:20am 192 165 0401 01/13 1TA

Class blends your child’s love of movement with new cognitive skills. Lessons focus on a new topic each week and are supported by a children’s picture book. Children learn a variety of skills including American sign language, finger plays, vocabulary and listening. Parent participation required. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

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(18mos-3yrs) SoRunREC Sa SoRunREC Sa LeeREC W

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9am 167 166 2201 01/09 1TA 10am 167 166 2202 01/09 1TA 9:15am 456 166 2201 01/13 1TA

Wiggles and Giggles Children love this class designed to enhance their gross motor skills and accustom them to group settings. Cooperative games and songs make learning fun. Adult must attend class with two-year olds.

(2 yrs) OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore CubRunREC CubRunREC LeeREC LeeREC MtVernREC MtVernREC (3 yrs) OakMarREC ProvREC

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Children’s Corner classes get kids going in the right direction, with opportunities for social interaction combined with fun activities designed to improve gross motor skills, strength, body awareness and sensory perception. ProvREC F CubRunREC M CubRunREC F MtVernREC M Frying Pan Pk Th

11am 10:30am 9:45am 10:30am 9:30am

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Zoom Around the Room In this fun and safe environment, kids can be kids! They’ll love the obstacle courses and creative games that are intermingled with songs and fingerplays. LeeREC classes held in the unique soft play room. Adult must attend class with two-year olds. Socks required. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

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9:15am 167 165 0301 01/14 1TA 9:30am 192 165 0301 01/13 1TA

Wiggles & Tales

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1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

Location (2 yrs) ProvREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC (2-5 yrs) ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC (3 yrs) LeeREC LeeREC

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11:15am 456 165 1101 01/09 1TA 10:15am 456 165 1102 01/14 1TA

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(2-3 yrs) Lk Fairfax Pk OakMarREC OakMarREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC Wkfld/Moore CubRunREC CubRunREC CubRunREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC (4-5 yrs) OakMarREC

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11:10am 142 165 6401 01/15 1TA

Abrakadoodle Twoosy Doodlers Little fingers experiment with painting, gluing, sticking, printing and creating while developing finemotor, language and self-help skills. This class, for toddlers and their parents, inspires fun and creativity while emphasizing an ‘I can do it’ spirit! A $28 materials fee is due at first class (checks payable to Abrakadoodle). ATVI 8--45 minute lessons--$110

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9:15am 11:15am 3pm 9:15am 11:15am 3pm 10am 9:15am 11:15am

142 166 6001 142 166 6002 142 166 6003 159 166 6001 159 166 6002 159 166 6003 159 166 6004 472 166 6001 472 166 6002

01/13 01/13 01/13 01/14 01/14 01/14 01/10 01/15 01/15

ATVI ATVI ATVI ATVI ATVI ATVI ATVI ATVI ATVI

Tot Instructors Wanted Teach what you love! Instructors needed for story time, music, arts and crafts and sports. Weekday/weekend classes, flexible schedule. Contact your local RECenter or e-mail instructors@fairfaxcounty.gov for an application.

CHILDREN’S CORNER Abrakadoodle Mini Doodlers Ignite your child’s imagination using real artists’ materials, including watercolors, tempera paints, oil pastels, creative tools and more. Carefully designed lessons help children develop skills while enhancing creativity. A $28 materials fee is due at first class (checks payable to Abrakadoodle). ATVI 8--45 minute lessons--$110

Location

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(3-6 yrs) OakMarREC OakMarREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC MtVernREC

W F Th Th Su Su Su F

10:15am 2pm 10:15am 2pm 2pm 3pm 11am 10:15am

142 166 6101 142 166 6102 159 166 6101 159 166 6102 159 166 6103 159 166 6104 159 166 6105 472 166 6101

01/13 01/15 01/14 01/14 01/10 01/10 01/10 01/15

ATVI ATVI ATVI ATVI ATVI ATVI ATVI ATVI

Crafty Kids Children and parents create arts and crafts projects that can be repeated at home using a variety of materials. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

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(3-5 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Sa LeeREC W LeeREC M

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11am 183 165 8401 01/09 1TA 9:15am 456 165 8401 01/13 1TA 2pm 456 165 8402 01/11 1TA

Little Artist Adventures The fun of art is in the process of creating it! Here, children experience art through their own eyes and explore the art world using all of their senses. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

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(3yrs) LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC

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9:15am 456 166 2701 01/11 1TA 9:15am 456 166 2702 01/14 1TA 9:15am 456 166 2703 01/15 1TA

(2-5) yrs Lk Fairfax Pk F OakMarREC T OakMarREC Th ProvREC Th ProvREC W ProvREC Sa ProvREC Sa SpHillREC Th CubRunREC W MtVernREC W MtVernREC T Frying Pan Pk W (3 yrs) OakMarREC M OakMarREC F SoRunREC Th CubRunREC T LeeREC W (4-5 yrs) OakMarREC Th OakMarREC F

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(3-5 yrs) SoRunREC M Wkfld/Moore M

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(2 yrs) OakMarREC OakMarREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SpHillREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore CubRunREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC

M T T T Th Th Sa T T Sa M T W

10:30am 10:30am 9am 10am 9:30am 1pm 10am 11am 9:30am 10:15am 10:15am 10:15am 10:15am

142 165 7501 142 165 7502 167 165 7501 167 165 7502 167 165 7503 175 165 7501 183 165 7501 183 165 7502 192 165 7501 456 165 7501 456 165 7502 456 165 7503 456 165 7504

01/11 01/12 01/12 01/12 01/14 01/14 01/09 01/12 01/12 01/09 01/11 01/12 01/13

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

11:30am 9:30am 10:30am 10:15am 11:15am

142 165 7601 142 165 7602 167 165 7601 192 165 7602 456 165 7601

01/11 01/15 01/14 01/12 01/13

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

10:30am 142 165 7701 01/14 1TA 12:30pm 142 165 7702 01/15 1TA

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10:30am 167 165 8201 01/11 1TA 9:30am 183 165 8201 01/11 1TA

DANCE CLASSES Baby Ballerinas This too-cute class for the youngest pink ballerinas will stretch their minds and feet. Caregiver must participate with child. APVG 10--45 minute lessons--$155

(18-30 months) SpHillREC W SpHillREC T Reston Cnsv Th Reston Cnsv T Reston Cnsv Sa

Time

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

Location

Children delight in exploring their artistic abilities through projects that build self-confidence and encourage self-expression. Class projects and art mediums progress with age. Additional art supply fee payable to instructor at first class. Adult must attend class with two-year-olds. Day

01/15 01/12 01/14 01/14 01/13 01/09 01/09 01/14 01/13 01/13 01/12 01/13

A creative way to increase your child’s awareness of books and appreciation for literature! This unique class enhances children’s favorite stories by integrating them with related art activities. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

Preschool Picassos

Location

835 165 9201 142 165 9201 142 165 9202 159 165 9201 159 165 9202 159 165 9203 159 165 9204 175 165 9201 192 165 9201 472 165 9201 472 165 9203 282 165 9201

Story Corner

Location

1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

10:45am 11:30am 9:30am 9:30am 10:30am 10am 11am 2pm 11am 9:30am 3pm 9:30am

Day

Time

Code

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10:15am 9:30am 10:30am 9:15am 9am

175 167 2601 175 167 2602 457 167 2601 457 167 2602 457 167 2606

01/13 01/12 01/07 01/05 01/09

$ APVG APVG APVG APVG APVG

Reston Cnsv Dance Co Dance Co (4-6 yrs) Reston Cnsv Dance Co

M T Th

10:30am 457 165 6601 01/04 APVG 10:30am 465 165 6601 01/05 ATVF 10:30am 465 165 6603 01/07 ATVF

W T

4pm 457 166 1501 01/06 APVH 4:30pm 465 166 1501 01/05 ATVF

Ballet Petite Baby Dance This first dance experience will encourage the smallest dancer to explore the creative world around them. Parent participation will help stimulate their baby’s sense of movement and music. Class will integrate soft costumes, simple props and board books to delight all the senses of our youngest dancers. ATVC 10--45 minute lessons--$210

Location

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(18mos-24mos) CubRunREC T

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10:45am 192 167 4501 01/12 ATVC

Ballet Petite Magical Morning Young dancers will develop independence and confidence through dance progressions that focus on musicality and body awareness. The story-dance with costumes and props encourages students to make connections with the story and characters. ATVC 10--45 minute lessons--$210

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(30-42 months) CubRunREC T MtVernREC Th MtVernREC Su

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12:15pm 192 167 4001 01/12 ATVC 11:45am 472 167 4001 01/14 ATVC 10am 472 167 4002 01/10 ATVC

Ballet Petite Classical Child Warm-ups and ballet progressions with new concepts presented each week will expose students to basic positions and terminology. New stories will be presented every other week, then performed with costumes and props to bring favorite characters to life through dance. Level II introduces new concepts in movement and musicality allowing students to fine tune their motor skills. Warm-ups and ballet progressions advance each week. The narrative stories presented help children to develop their story-telling, acting and performance skills through use of costumes, props, and the love of dance. ATVC 10--45 minute lessons--$210

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Ballet & Tap

(3 yrs) Level I MtVernREC Th 12:30pm 472 167 4101 01/14 ATVC (4 yrs) Level II MtVernREC Th 3:30pm 472 167 4201 01/14 ATVC

Introduction to the basic steps and movements for ballet and tap.

Combo Dance & Tap

1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81 ATVF 8--45 minute lessons--$114 APVG 10--45 minute lessons--$155 APVH 10--55 minute lessons--$160

Location (2-3 yrs) SoRunREC Dance Co Dance Co Dance Co (3-5 yrs) ProvREC

Day

Time

Code

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T M T Th

9am 11:15am 9:30am 9:30am

167 165 6801 465 165 6801 465 165 6802 465 165 6804

01/12 01/04 01/05 01/07

10am

159 165 6601 01/11 1TA

1TA ATVF ATVF ATVF

Free Subscription to Parktakes, call 703-222-4664

Students will be exposed to such dance forms as ballet, jazz and tap. In this group environment, students also will benefit from interactions with other students. Spring Hill class is taught by Reston Conservatory. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81 APVG 10--45 minute lessons--$155

Location

Day

(4-5 yrs) SpHillREC Sa SpHillREC T Wkfld/Moore F

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10:45am 175 165 8501 01/09 APVG 5pm 175 165 8502 01/12 APVG 1pm 183 165 8501 01/15 1TA

Winter 2010

CHILDREN’S CORNER Wkfld/Moore Sa 12pm CubRunREC Sa 12pm CubRunREC Su 11:30am CubRunREC Th 3:30pm LeeREC Sa 9:15am (4-5 yrs) Level II OakMarREC W 12:55pm OakMarREC Th 10:15am ProvREC M 11:30am SoRunREC T 10:15am CubRunREC F 11am (4-5 yrs) Level III OakMarREC T 9:30am OakMarREC Th 1:40pm

183 165 5201 192 165 5201 192 165 5202 192 165 5204 456 165 5201

01/09 01/09 01/10 01/14 01/09

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

142 165 5301 142 165 5302 159 165 5301 167 165 5301 192 165 5301

01/13 01/14 01/11 01/12 01/15

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

142 165 5401 01/12 1TA 142 165 5402 01/14 1TA

Lil Tap and Tu Tu’s Let your child develop an appreciation for the arts in this combination class that progresses from simple tap and ballet moves to more advanced steps. Techniques in placement and flexibility are covered. Tap and ballet shoes, leotard and tights may be needed. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81 APVG 10--45 minute lessons--$155

Introductory classes help little ones stretch their muscles and their minds with programs that lay the foundation for dancing through life. Fairy Princess Ballerinas Children enjoy ballet stories, videos and class time with fairy princess dress-up costumes. Includes teaparty with a snack and lemonade. APVH 10--55 minute lessons--$160

Location

Day

(3-5 yrs) Reston Cnsv M Reston Cnsv F

Time

Code

Begin

11:30am 457 167 2801 01/04 APVH 4pm 457 167 2803 01/08 APVH

Intro to Ballet Basic ballet positions are taught. To accommodate short attention spans, ballet activities are shifted frequently. APVG 10--45 minute lessons--$155

Location

Day

(3-5 yrs) Reston Cnsv Th Reston Cnsv Su

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Code

Begin

3pm 2pm

457 165 5002 01/07 APVG 457 165 5003 01/10 APVG

Little Dancers Youngsters should put on their dancin’ shoes and get ready for fun! This dance class focuses on coordination, rhythm and creative play. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81 APVG 10--45 minute lessons--$155

Location (2-3 yrs) SpHillREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC Reston Cnsv Reston Cnsv (3 yrs) SoRunREC

Day

Time

Code

Begin

Sa T T W Th Th W Th

10am 9:15am 10:15am 11:15am 10:15am 11:15am 10:45am 11:30am

175 165 7301 456 165 7301 456 165 7302 456 165 7303 456 165 7304 456 165 7305 457 165 7302 457 165 7303

01/09 01/12 01/12 01/13 01/14 01/14 01/06 01/07

12:15pm 167 165 5701 01/12 1TA

Winter 2010

$ APVG 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA APVG APVG

SoRunREC SoRunREC LeeREC LeeREC (3-5 yrs) LeeREC LeeREC (4-5 yrs) LeeREC LeeREC

Th Th Sa T

10:15am 11:15am 10:15am 11:15am

167 165 5702 167 165 5703 456 165 5701 456 165 5702

01/14 01/14 01/09 01/12

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

M Th

2pm 456 165 5901 01/11 1TA 11:15am 456 165 5902 01/14 1TA

Sa M

11:15am 456 165 5801 01/09 1TA 3pm 456 165 5802 01/11 1TA

Tiny Tu Tu’s Where else can young children learn such graceful moves? Tiny dancers are introduced to ballet positions and movements that aid in coordination, balance, perception and flexibility. Classes progress in floor work and bar exercises depending on children’s abilities. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

Location

Day

(3 yrs) Level I OakMarREC T OakMarREC T OakMarREC W OakMarREC W OakMarREC Th Wkfld/Moore Sa Wkfld/Moore Sa Wkfld/Moore W CubRunREC Sa CubRunREC Sa CubRunREC F CubRunREC M (4-5 yrs) Level I OakMarREC W OakMarREC Th OakMarREC Th ProvREC Su SoRunREC T SoRunREC Th

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Code

Begin

10:20am 11:10am 11:15am 12:05pm 11:05am 10am 11am 1:15pm 10:30am 11:15am 10:15am 1:30pm

142 165 5101 142 165 5102 142 165 5104 142 165 5105 142 165 5106 183 165 5101 183 165 5102 183 165 5103 192 165 5101 192 165 5102 192 165 5104 192 165 5105

01/12 01/12 01/13 01/13 01/14 01/09 01/09 01/13 01/09 01/09 01/15 01/11

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

10:25am 12:45pm 9:15am 3pm 9:15am 12:15pm

142 165 5201 142 165 5203 142 165 5204 159 165 5201 167 165 5201 167 165 5202

01/13 01/14 01/14 01/10 01/12 01/14

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

Free Subscription to Parktakes, call 703-222-4664

Location

Day

Time

(3-4 yrs) Level I SpHillREC T 10:15am Wkfld/Moore Sa 1pm Wkfld/Moore Th 12:30pm LeeREC T 12:15pm LeeREC W 12:15pm (4-5 yrs) Level I OakMarREC T 12pm OakMarREC F 2:30pm ProvREC Su 2pm ProvREC M 10:45am SoRunREC T 11:15am SoRunREC T 1:15pm SoRunREC Th 9:15am SoRunREC Th 1:15pm Wkfld/Moore F 12pm

Code

Begin

175 165 7401 183 165 7401 183 165 7402 456 165 7401 456 165 7402

01/12 01/09 01/14 01/12 01/13

APVG 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

142 165 5501 142 165 5502 159 165 5501 159 165 5502 167 165 5501 167 165 5502 167 165 5503 167 165 5504 183 165 5501

01/12 01/15 01/10 01/11 01/12 01/12 01/14 01/14 01/15

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

Princess Ballerinas Following an elementary ballet class, dancers will dress up as a princess or similar character in beautiful costumes. Bring your camera! Class is taught by Reston Conservatory. APVG 10--45 minute lessons--$155

Location

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(3-5 yrs) SpHillREC SpHillREC Reston Cnsv Reston Cnsv Reston Cnsv Reston Cnsv

T Sa M W F Sa

10:15am 9:15am 10:45am 9:30am 9:30am 9am

175 167 1303 175 167 1304 457 167 1301 457 167 1305 457 167 1309 457 167 1311

01/12 01/09 01/04 01/06 01/08 01/09

$ APVG APVG APVG APVG APVG APVG

Story Ballet This special class includes a reading of a story ballet over the length of the course. Each week a new chapter will be read to the class and students will use ballet to express what they have learned. APVG 10--45 minute lessons--$155

Location

Day

(3-4 yrs) Reston Cnsv Sa Reston Cnsv T

Time

Code

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10am 457 165 9301 01/09 APVG 11:30am 457 165 9303 01/05 APVG

CHILDREN’S CORNER

DRAMA AND MUSIC CLASSES Adventure & Enchantment Journey Set sail with pirates and mermaids, venture out of this world with galactic knights and princesses and come down to earth for a dinosaur and gem expedition. Children will love the fanciful themes that integrate stories, music, imaginative & costume play and creative crafts. Supply fee of $20 payable to instructor at first class. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

Location

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Time

(3-6 yrs) ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC

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Begin

T W W

9:45am 159 166 3801 01/12 1TA 1:30pm 159 166 3803 01/13 1TA 2:30pm 159 166 3804 01/13 1TA

Class encourages confidence, self-control and communications skills through music. Fee of $54 payable to instructor at first class includes two books, activity books, 2 CDs, carry box or bag and a specially designed instrument. 1TKA 8--45 minute lessons--$115

Day

(18 mos-3 yrs) MtVernREC Th

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9:30am 472 166 0401 01/14 1TKA

Kindermusik Village Class offers a unique blend of vocal and instrument exploration, and a colorful literature component. Fee of $39 payable to instructor at first class includes book, home journal, CD, art banners and a carry bag. 1TKA 8--45 minute lessons--$115

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(0-18 mos) MtVernREC Th

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10:30am 472 166 0201 01/14 1TKA

Let’s Make Believe All the world is a stage for young theater enthusiasts! Children discover the fun of role playing, dressing in costume and making props. Perfect for children who love pretend play and have an active imagination! 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

Location

Day

(3-5 yrs) OakMarREC T OakMarREC Th SoRunREC T

Time

Code

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9:30am 142 165 8001 01/12 1TA 11:30am 142 165 8002 01/14 1TA 1:15pm 167 165 8001 01/12 1TA

Let’s Make Music Discover the joy of family music! Mixed-age grouping encourages siblings to interact together in positive playful ways. Come sing, dance, play instruments and meet other young families. This is a parent-child interactive course. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

Location (1-5 yrs) ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC

Day Su M T Sa

Time 10am 10:30am 10am 9:15am

Code 159 167 1801 159 167 1802 159 167 1803 159 167 1806

Begin 01/10 01/11 01/12 01/09

$ 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

W Th T W Th Th F Su M F

10:30am 9:30am 11:15am 11:15am 11:15am 12:15pm 10:15am 3pm 9:15am 11:15am

159 167 1807 159 167 1808 167 167 1801 167 167 1802 167 167 1803 167 167 1804 167 167 1805 183 167 1801 456 167 1801 456 167 1802

01/13 01/14 01/12 01/13 01/14 01/14 01/15 01/10 01/11 01/15

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

Princess Tea Time Children are sure to have a royally good time in this class! Through creative art, stories and magical tea parties, your little one will feel like a princess. Come dressed in your favorite princess attire. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

Location

Kindermusic Our Time

Location

ProvREC ProvREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC Wkfld/Moore LeeREC LeeREC

Day

(3-5 yrs) OakMarREC M OakMarREC F

Time

Code

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9:30am 142 165 1401 01/11 1TA 10:30am 142 165 1402 01/15 1TA

MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES Motivate your young children through a fun learning environment as kids develop gross motor skills and build self-confidence, attention span and listening skills. Martial arts uniforms are required. Extra fee for belt testing. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81 AMVB 10--30 minute lessons--$110 AMVE 10--30 minute lessons--$83 AMVF 10--45 minute lessons--$83 AMVG 10--30 minute lessons--$90

Day

(3 yrs) LdbyExFrOks M LdbyExFrOks Sa SternersTKD Th SternersTKD Sa LdbyExGtFls T LdbyExGtFls Th LdbyExGtFls Sa (3-5 yrs) JRheeFlsCh T JRheeFlsCh Th BlkBltFFX M BlkBltFFX Th Dietrich’s Sa Dietrich’s M WldClsMartArt M WldClsMartArt T WldClsMartArt Th LeWldKarate W LeWldKarate Sa (4-6 yrs) ProvREC Su ProvREC M ProvREC Th JRheeFlsCh M JRheeFlsCh T LdbyExFrOks W LdbyExFrOks F LdbyExFrOks T LdbyExFrOks Sa

T Sa M W F Sa

5pm 10:40am 4:30pm 4:30pm 4:30pm 11am

548 166 5301 548 166 5303 555 166 5301 555 166 5302 555 166 5303 555 166 5306

01/12 01/09 01/11 01/13 01/15 01/09

AMVE AMVE AMVG AMVG AMVG AMVG

SCIENCE AND NATURE CLASSES Adventures in Gardening Children learn gardening basics and how to grow plants and discover the insects and animals that call a garden home. Classes include stories, activities and crafts. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

Location

Day

Time

Code

Begin

(3-5 yrs) OakMarREC ProvREC SpHillREC MtVernREC MtVernREC

F Su T T Th

11:30am 1am 1pm 1:30pm 12:15pm

142 165 9401 159 165 9401 175 165 9401 472 165 9401 472 165 9402

01/15 01/10 01/12 01/12 01/14

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

I Dig Science

Little Ninjas

Location

SternersTKD SternersTKD LdbyExGtFls LdbyExGtFls LdbyExGtFls LdbyExGtFls

Kids, get ready to dig into great science topics. Explore rocks, dinosaurs and fossils, worms, archeology and more. Parents are encouraged to participate in this hands-on outdoor class. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. 1TC 8--45 minute lessons--$67

Location

Day

(3-5 yrs) Riverbend Pk W

Time

Code

Begin

2pm

357 166 2601 01/20 1TC

Little Labcoats

Time

Code

Begin

4pm 10am 5pm 10am 2pm 2pm 10am

533 166 5401 533 166 5403 548 166 5402 548 166 5403 555 166 5401 555 166 5402 555 166 5404

01/04 01/09 01/14 01/09 01/12 01/14 01/09

AMVG AMVG AMVE AMVE AMVG AMVG AMVG

3:30pm 3:30pm 4pm 6pm 10:15am 5:45pm 4:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:50pm 12:40pm

507 166 5201 507 166 5202 520 166 5201 520 166 5203 522 166 5201 522 166 5202 552 166 5201 552 166 5204 552 166 5205 553 166 5202 553 166 5204

01/12 01/14 01/11 01/14 01/09 01/11 01/11 01/12 01/14 01/13 01/09

AMVG AMVG AMVF AMVF AMVB AMVB AMVF AMVF AMVF AMVG AMVG

1:30pm 2:15pm 1:30pm 3:30pm 5:30pm 4:30pm 4:30pm 6:30pm 11am

159 166 5301 159 166 5302 159 166 5304 507 166 5301 507 166 5302 533 166 5301 533 166 5302 533 166 5303 533 166 5305

01/10 01/11 01/14 01/11 01/12 01/13 01/15 01/12 01/09

1TA 1TA 1TA AMVG AMVG AMVG AMVG AMVG AMVG

Free Subscription to Parktakes, call 703-222-4664

Children love the discoveries they make while conducting hands-on experiments. Projects encourage self-exploration of the wonderful world of science. Additional supply fee payable to instructor at first class. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

Location

Day

Time

(4-5 yrs) Level I OakMarREC F 1:30pm ProvREC Su 1:15pm SoRunREC W 2pm SpHillREC T 2pm CubRunREC M 1pm CubRunREC W 10am CubRunREC Th 11am LeeREC Th 1pm Frying Pan Pk F 10:45am (4-5 yrs) Level II SoRunREC T 1pm

Code

Begin

142 165 7801 159 165 7801 167 165 7801 175 165 7801 192 165 7801 192 165 7802 192 165 7803 456 165 7801 282 165 7801

01/15 01/10 01/13 01/12 01/11 01/13 01/14 01/14 01/15

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

167 166 2101 01/12 1TA

Magic Kitchen Children create colorful treats while learning basic baking skills. Additional supply fee payable to the instructor at the first class. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

Location

Day

Time

(3-5 yrs) ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC

Code

Begin

M Th T

10:30am 159 166 1301 01/11 1TA 11:45am 159 166 1303 01/14 1TA 11:30am 159 166 1305 01/12 1TA

Winter 2009

CHILDREN’S CORNER SoRunREC M SoRunREC Th SoRunREC F Wkfld/Moore M Wkfld/Moore M CubRunREC W CubRunREC W LeeREC Sa LeeREC Sa LeeREC T LeeREC F MtVernREC M MtVernREC W Frying Pan Pk F (4-6 yrs) LeeREC M

11:45am 12pm 12:30pm 9am 10:30am 10:15am 11:15am 9:15am 10:15am 11:30am 11:30am 12pm 12pm 9:30am

167 166 1301 167 166 1302 167 166 1303 183 166 1301 183 166 1302 192 166 1301 192 166 1302 456 166 1301 456 166 1302 456 166 1303 456 166 1304 472 166 1301 472 166 1302 282 166 1301

01/11 01/14 01/15 01/11 01/11 01/13 01/13 01/09 01/09 01/12 01/15 01/11 01/13 01/15

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

3:15pm 456 166 5601 01/11 1TA

Science and Woodwork This class integrates the workings of the world with the wonders of the world! Children build projects and enhance self-confidence through a combination of science experiments and woodworking activities. Additional supply fee payable to instructor at first class. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

Location (4-5 yrs) ProvREC ProvREC SoRunREC SoRunREC LeeREC

Day M Th T W Su

Time 1:30pm 11am 2pm 1pm 11:15am

Code 159 165 7901 159 165 7902 167 165 7901 167 165 7902 456 165 7901

Begin 01/11 01/14 01/12 01/13 01/10

$ 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

Katydid, Inc. P.O. Box 710516 Oak Hill, VA 20171-0516 703-689-3104 or 703-481-9444 Check out our website: www.katydidkids.com

Preschool on the Farm (3, 4, 5 yrs.) Frying Pan Farm Park Registration for fall 2010 is Thursday, February 11, 10a.m.- noon. For openings or more information, call preschool director Jennifer Vannoy at 703-689-3104. Classes are held in the schoolhouse. Join us on the farm for a unique preschool experience. We’ll meet the farm animals, take nature walks, make crafts, sing songs and play games. The preschool’s philosophy is learning through play, focusing on emotional, social and creative development. Child must be potty trained. No exceptions. We have a four-day-per-week AM and PM Pre-K class. This program is administered by Katydid, Inc. and licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. A physical exam and immunization record are required. We follow Fairfax County Public School’s holiday and inclement weather schedule. All emergency and administrative forms must be submitted before children may start the program. Make checks payable to Katydid, Inc. There is a non-refundable $75 registration fee. Classes start September 14, 2009. Monthly tuition: $180 for two days/week, $245 for three days/week, $305 for four days/ week, $360 for five days/week 9-11:45am MW, TR, TRF, MTWF 12:30-3:15pm MWF, TRF, TWR, MTWRF

Winter 2010

Slime Time Get ready to have a mess of a great time! Kids experiment with a variety of goo including flubber, silly putty, gak, ooblique and more. Best of all, you leave the mess behind! Additional supply fee required. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

Location

Day

Time

Code

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(3-5 yrs) ProvREC ProvREC LeeREC

M T Th

4pm 159 166 1401 01/11 1TA 4pm 159 166 1402 01/12 1TA 11:15am 456 166 1401 01/14 1TA

Take a trip to the wild side through crafts, stories, songs and games. Learn about a new member of the animal kingdom each time you step into our animal world. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

Day

(4-5 yrs) LeeREC Sa

Time

1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

Location (3 yrs) SoRunREC CubRunREC (3-5 yrs) OakMarREC (4-5 yrs) LeeREC

Day

Time

Code

Begin

W M

10:30am 167 165 3501 01/13 1TA 11am 192 165 3501 01/11 1TA

10:10am 142 165 3701 01/12 1TA

11:15am 456 165 3601 01/15 1TA

Soccer

Wild about the Wild

Location

up-beat exercises and sports-related skills with an emphasis on team play and group interaction.

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11:15am 456 165 2801 01/09 1TA

Kids kick into action in this class which emphasizes coordination through skill development and teamwork. Tennis shoes required. Bring a ball. ProvREC and Cub Run ES classes held indoors using soft soccer balls. SoRunREC classes held in the field house in winter. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81 ASBB 8--55 minute lessons--$66 ATVB 10--45 minute lessons--$100

Location

SPORTS AND FITNESS Basketball I Children learn basketball skills and techniques to include passing, shooting, dribbling and other fundamentals. Class will include scrimmages to reinforce teamwork. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

Location

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(4-6 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore CubRunREC Belle Vw ES Bucknell ES ChurchRd ES Cub Run ES Cub Run ES PineSprg ES

Sa Su W Su F Sa Su Sa Sa

10am 4pm 4:30pm 12pm 5pm 9am 10am 12pm 9am

183 155 5001 183 155 5002 192 155 5001 006 155 5001 012 155 5001 023 155 5001 030 155 5001 030 155 5002 096 155 5001

01/09 01/10 01/13 01/10 01/15 01/09 01/10 01/09 01/09

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

Beginning Athletes in Team Sports Kids love this high energy class. They are introduced to a variety of sports including soccer, basketball and flag football, as well as an assortment of other activities. Kids have lots of fun learning new sports while emphasizing teamwork! 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81 1TD 5--45 minute lessons--$46

Location

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(4-5 yrs) OakMarREC ProvREC SoRunREC SoRunREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore CubRunREC

Su T M W Su T Su T Sa

2pm 2pm 11am 11:30am 4pm 2:30pm 4pm 2:30pm 12:15pm

142 156 5701 159 156 5701 167 156 5701 167 156 5702 183 156 5701 183 156 5702 183 156 5703 183 156 5704 192 156 5701

01/10 01/12 01/11 01/13 01/10 01/12 02/14 02/16 01/09

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TD 1TD 1TD 1TD 1TA

Gym Jam A fun introduction to fitness through creative

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(3 yrs) Level I ProvREC Sa ProvREC Sa ProvREC Su ProvREC M SoRunREC M SoRunREC M SoRunREC M SoRunREC W SoRunREC F CubRunREC T CubRunREC Sa CubRunREC M LeeREC Sa LeeREC M LeeREC M LeeREC W LeeREC W Cub Run ES Sa Oakton ES Sa Oakton ES Sa (4-5 yrs) Level I ProvREC T ProvREC Sa ProvREC Su ProvREC M SoRunREC M SoRunREC M SoRunREC M SoRunREC T SoRunREC T SoRunREC W SoRunREC F SpHillREC M CubRunREC T CubRunREC Sa CubRunREC M LeeREC Sa LeeREC Sa LeeREC M LeeREC W Belveder ES Sa Kings Pk ES Sa Kings Pk ES Sa

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12pm 10:30am 11am 4:30pm 10:30am 1pm 2pm 11am 10am 9:30am 2pm 2:45pm 10:15am 9:15am 10:15am 10:15am 11:15am 1pm 1pm 1:45pm

159 165 2002 159 165 2003 159 165 2004 159 165 2005 167 165 2001 167 165 2002 167 165 2003 167 165 2004 167 165 2005 192 165 2001 192 165 2003 192 165 2004 456 165 2001 456 165 2002 456 165 2003 456 165 2004 456 165 2005 030 165 2001 092 165 2001 092 165 2002

01/09 01/09 01/10 01/11 01/11 01/11 01/11 01/13 01/15 01/12 01/09 01/11 01/09 01/11 01/11 01/13 01/13 01/09 01/09 01/09

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA ATVB 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

1:30pm 11:30am 10am 5:30pm 9:30am 3pm 4pm 2:30pm 1:30pm 10am 9am 1pm 10:30am 3pm 3:30pm 9:15am 11:15am 11:15am 9:15am 9am 9am 10am

159 165 2101 159 165 2102 159 165 2103 159 165 2104 167 165 2101 167 165 2102 167 165 2103 167 165 2104 167 165 2105 167 165 2106 167 165 2107 175 165 2101 192 165 2101 192 165 2102 192 165 2103 456 165 2101 456 165 2102 456 165 2103 456 165 2104 007 165 2101 071 165 2101 071 165 2102

01/12 01/09 01/10 01/11 01/11 01/11 01/11 01/12 01/12 01/13 01/15 01/11 01/12 01/09 01/11 01/09 01/09 01/11 01/13 01/09 01/09 01/09

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA ATVB 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA ASBB ASBB ASBB

CHILDREN’S CORNER Oakton ES Sa Orng Hnt ES Sa Orng Hnt ES Sa Va Run ES Sa (4-5 yrs) Level II Belveder ES Sa Kings Pk ES Sa

2:30pm 10am 11am 9am

092 165 2101 094 165 2101 094 165 2102 117 165 2101

01/09 01/09 01/09 01/09

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

10am 12pm

007 165 2201 01/09 ASBB 071 165 2201 01/09 ASBB

Little Tennis Kids will learn tennis basics and coordination through skill development and teamwork. Tennis shoes and racquets required. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

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(3-5 yrs) Level I ProvREC Th ProvREC W Wkfld/Moore Su Wkfld/Moore Su Wkfld/Moore M Wkfld/Moore M CubRunREC M CubRunREC Th CubRunREC Th LeeREC Th (3-5 yrs) Level II equivalent. ProvREC W Wkfld/Moore M LeeREC Th

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12:30pm 159 167 3101 01/14 1TA 11:30am 159 167 3103 01/13 1TA 11am 183 167 3101 01/10 1TA 12pm 183 167 3102 01/10 1TA 2pm 183 167 3103 01/11 1TA 3pm 183 167 3104 01/11 1TA 10:15am 192 167 3102 01/11 1TA 9:30am 192 167 3103 01/14 1TA 10:15am 192 167 3104 01/14 1TA 9am 456 167 3101 01/14 1TA Prerequisite: Little Tennis I or 11:30am 159 167 3401 01/13 1TA 4pm 183 167 3401 01/11 1TA 11:15am 456 167 3401 01/14 1TA

T-Ball Beginners Get a head start on the spring T-ball season. Fun skill development includes base running, hitting off tee, throwing and catching. Group interaction, cooperation and team play emphasized. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

Location

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Time

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(4-5 yrs) ProvREC ProvREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore LeeREC

T W T W T

11:45am 1pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 11:15am

159 165 2401 159 165 2402 183 165 2401 183 165 2402 456 165 2401

01/12 01/13 01/12 01/13 01/12

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

T-Ball League for Tots Learn the fundamentals of T-ball in a fun and noncompetitive environment. Season includes practice and play time. Parent volunteers needed. All levels welcome. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

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(4-5 yrs) Va Run ES

10am

117 165 6101 01/09 1TA

Children’s Holiday Shopping Where gift buying turns into kids’ play! Colvin Run Mill Historic Site Dec. 5, 6 and 7 Frying Pan Farm Park Dec. 5 and 7 44

Audrey Moore RECenter Presents

Children’s Tot Time Bring your Bikes and Big Wheels

SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore CubRunREC CubRunREC CubRunREC LeeREC 4-6 yrs) SoRunREC SoRunREC MtVernREC

W Th Th Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa M Sa

12:30pm 11am 12pm 9am 10am 11am 10:45am 11:45am 4pm 10:15am

167 165 3002 167 165 3003 167 165 3004 183 165 3001 183 165 3002 183 165 3003 192 165 3001 192 165 3002 192 165 3003 456 165 3001

01/13 01/14 01/14 01/09 01/09 01/09 01/09 01/09 01/11 01/09

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

Friday mornings, 10am-Noon In the Gym Sa 10am 167 165 3301 01/09 1TA Oct. 2 through M 3pm 167 165 3302 01/11 1TA Mar. 26 Sa 10:30am 472 165 3301 01/09 1TA Kids up to five years Tumbling Tumbleweeds and their adults Children roll right into this stimulating class that inCost $3 per child

troduces them to basic tumbling moves and skills. A great way to reinforce social concepts of taking turns and following directions.

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1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

Location

TUMBLING AND GYMNASTICS CLASSES Preschool Gymnastics An exciting challenge for children interested in gymnastics that introduces them to floor exercises, balance beam moves and springboard techniques. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81 ASVB 8--55 minute lessons--$150

Location (3-4 yrs) OakMarREC OakMarREC ProvREC ProvREC LeeREC LeeREC (3-5 yrs) ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC CubRunREC CubRunREC CubRunREC MtVernREC CardnlGym CardnlGym CardnlGym CardnlGym CardnlGym CardnlGym CardnlGym CardnlGym CardnlGym CardnlGym CardnlGym CardnlGym (4-5 yrs) OakMarREC OakMarREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC SoRunREC

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(3 yrs) OakMarREC Su OakMarREC F OakMarREC F ProvREC Th ProvREC Su ProvREC Sa SoRunREC Sa SoRunREC M SoRunREC M SoRunREC T SoRunREC W SoRunREC Th Wlfkd/Moore Su LeeREC Sa LeeREC M LeeREC Th Frying Pan Pk Th

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Begin

10am 10:35am 12:20pm 11:30am 11am 9:15am 11am 9am 10am 10:30am 1:30pm 10am 4:30pm 9:15am 9:15am 11:15am 10:30am

142 165 4001 142 165 4002 142 165 4004 159 165 4001 159 165 4002 159 165 4003 167 165 4001 167 165 4002 167 165 4003 167 165 4004 167 165 4005 167 165 4006 183 165 4001 456 165 4001 456 165 4002 456 165 4003 282 165 4001

01/10 01/15 01/15 01/14 01/10 01/09 01/09 01/11 01/11 01/12 01/13 01/14 01/10 01/09 01/11 01/14 01/14

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

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Time

Code

Begin

Su F Sa W M Th

12pm 11:25am 10am 2:30pm 11:15am 9:15am

142 165 3101 142 165 3102 159 165 3101 159 165 3102 456 165 3101 456 165 3102

01/10 01/15 01/09 01/13 01/11 01/14

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

Sa Th Su Sa W W Sa M T W Th F Sa M T W F F Sa

12pm 10:30am 12pm 10am 9am 10am 9:30am 4pm 10:30am 1pm 10:30am 4pm 11am 4pm 10:30am 1pm 10:30am 4pm 11am

159 165 3201 159 165 3202 159 165 3203 192 165 3201 192 165 3202 192 165 3203 472 165 3201 432 165 3202 432 165 3203 432 165 3206 432 165 3207 432 165 3210 432 165 3211 432 165 3213 432 165 3214 432 165 3217 432 165 3220 432 165 3221 432 165 3222

01/09 01/14 01/10 01/09 01/13 01/13 01/09 01/04 01/05 01/06 01/07 01/08 01/09 03/01 03/02 03/03 03/05 01/15 01/09

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA ASVB ASVB ASVB ASVB ASVB ASVB ASVB ASVB ASVB ASVB ASVB ASVB

Tumbling

Su F Sa Su F T T

1pm 9:45am 11am 10am 10:30am 12pm 11:30am

142 165 3001 142 165 3002 159 165 3001 159 165 3002 159 165 3003 159 165 3004 167 165 3001

01/10 01/15 01/09 01/10 01/15 01/12 01/12

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

Location

Day

Time

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Begin

(3-4 yrs) ProvREC ProvREC Wkfld/Moore Reston Cnsv Reston Cnsv

T F W Th F

10:15am 11:30am 12:30pm 9:30am 11:30am

159 167 2701 159 167 2702 183 167 2701 457 167 2701 457 167 2702

01/12 01/15 01/13 01/07 01/08

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This skill-oriented class enhances balance, strength and coordination through tumbling exercises. Progression depends on children’s abilities. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

Location

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(4-5 yrs) OakMarREC Su SoRunREC Th (4-6 yrs) ProvREC W

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Begin

11am 9am

142 165 4101 01/10 1TA 167 165 4101 01/14 1TA

1:30pm 159 165 4301 01/13 1TA

Twirl and Tumble Introduce your child to the worlds of dance and tumbling. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81 APVG 10--45 minute lessons--$155

$ 1TA 1TA 1TA APVG APVG

Winter 2010

CHILDREN’S CORNER ter understanding of the natural world. Additional supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

OTHER

1TC 8--45 minute lessons--$67

Variety Zone In this class, children will experience two days each of Preschool Picassos, Gym Jam, Magic Kitchen, Wild about the Wild and Adventures in Gardening. This class is perfect for those wanting to sample our children’s programs. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

Location

Day

Time

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Begin

(3-5 yrs) ProvREC ProvREC MtVernREC MtVernREC

M W T Th

10am 11:30am 12pm 10:45am

159 166 3201 159 166 3202 472 166 3201 472 166 3203

01/11 01/13 01/12 01/14

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

PARENT AND CHILD CLASSES Introduction to basic ballet positions. To accommodate short attention spans, ballet activities are shifted frequently. Parent participation required. Classes offered by Kinderdance. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

(3 yrs) SoRunREC (4-5 yrs) SoRunREC

Begin

Day

Time

Code

10am

167 166 4001 01/13 1TA

11am

167 166 4101 01/13 1TA

Ballet Petite Dancing Together Children take the lead while dancing with their parents. Focus is on large motor skills. Parents participate, then share the excitement of the storydance in handmade costumes and props designed for the very young. ATVC 10--45 minute lessons--$210

Location

Day

(2 yrs) CubRunREC T MtVernREC Th

Time

Code

Begin

11:30am 192 167 3901 01/12 ATVC 11am 472 167 3901 01/14 ATVC

Basketball Children learn basketball skills and techniques including passing, shooting, dribbling and other fundamentals. Parent participation required. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

Location

Day

(4-5 yrs) LeeREC Sa LeeREC Sa ChurchRd ES Sa

Time

Code

Begin

9:15am 456 166 2001 01/09 1TA 10:15am 456 166 2002 01/09 1TA 12pm 023 166 2001 01/09 1TA

Bug Walks & Critter Talks In this class, children and their parents get the opportunity to ‘stop and smell the roses’ as they explore the outdoors and search for nature’s fascinating creatures. Through forest walks, nature talks, stories and insect collections art, youngsters develop a bet-

Winter 2010

Day

(2-3 yrs) Riverbend Pk M

Time

Code

Begin

10:15am 357 166 4401 01/18 1TC

Dinky Dinos You and your child will dig into dinosaurs and explore this prehistoric world with crafts, games and stories about these fascinating creatures. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81 1TD 5--45 minute lessons--$46

Location

Day

(3-5 yrs) LeeREC Su WkefieldChpl Th WkefieldChpl Th

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Code

Begin

10:15am 456 166 1201 01/10 1TA 9:30am 560 166 1201 01/14 1TD 10:45am 560 166 1202 02/25 1TD

A fun introduction to fitness through creative up-beat exercises and sports-related skills with an emphasis on team play and group interaction. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

Location

Day

Time

Code

Begin

(2-3 yrs) ProvREC ProvREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC

W F M W W T T F F

11am 9:45am 10:30am 10:30am 9:30am 9:15am 10:15am 9:15am 10:15am

159 157 3201 159 157 3202 183 157 3201 183 157 3202 183 157 3203 456 157 3201 456 157 3202 456 157 3203 456 157 3204

01/13 01/15 01/11 01/13 01/13 01/12 01/12 01/15 01/15

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

An adult must participate with the child for this funfilled class. Join in an introduction to floor exercises, balance beam moves and springboard techniques. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81 ASVB 8--55 minute lessons--$150

Day

(18 mo-3 yrs) ProvREC T Wkfld/Moore Su Wkfld/Moore T Wkfld/Moore Th LeeREC M LeeREC Th CardnlGym M CardnlGym T CardnlGym F CardnlGym Sa CardnlGym M CardnlGym W CardnlGym Sa CardnlGym Sa

(2-3 yrs) CubRunREC CubRunREC LeeREC LeeREC (4-5 yrs) CubRunREC CubRunREC

Day

Time

Code

Begin

T T M F

11:30am 12:30pm 11:15am 10:15am

192 165 2701 192 165 2702 456 165 2701 456 165 2702

01/12 01/12 01/11 01/15

1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA

F F

9:30am 192 165 9601 01/15 1TA 10:30am 192 165 9602 01/15 1TA

Slime Time Get ready to have a mess of a great time! Kids experiment with a variety of goo including flubber, silly putty, gak and ooblique. Best of all, you leave the mess behind! Additional supply fee required. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

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Time

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Begin

(2-3 yrs) ProvREC ProvREC

Th T

10:30am 159 165 9901 01/14 1TA 10am 159 165 9902 01/12 1TA

Soccer Parents enjoy spending quality time with their child while participating in activities that enhance children’s coordination and gross motor development. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

Location

Day

Time

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Begin

(3 yrs) ProvREC ProvREC Va Run ES

Sa Su Sa

10am 12pm 11am

159 166 1001 01/09 1TA 159 166 1002 01/10 1TA 117 166 1001 01/09 1TA

Start Smart

Gymnastics

Location

1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

Location

Gym Jam

Ballet

Location

listen to the book, hear related music, then do a craft of the same theme. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

Youngsters get a smart start in mastering motor skills necessary for organized sports. And they’ll have mom or dad as their personal coach in this unique program developed by the National Alliance for Youth Sports. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

Time

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Begin

11am 5:30pm 10:30am 11:30am 10:15am 10:15am 4pm 11:30am 11:30am 11am 4pm 11:30am 10am 11am

159 167 2901 183 167 2901 183 167 2902 183 167 2903 456 167 2901 456 167 2902 432 167 2901 432 167 2902 432 167 2904 432 167 2906 432 167 2907 432 167 2909 432 167 2911 432 167 2912

01/12 01/10 01/12 01/14 01/11 01/14 01/04 01/05 01/08 01/09 03/11 03/13 03/09 03/09

$ 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA 1TA ASVB ASVB ASVB ASVB ASVB ASVB ASVB ASVB

Musical Storybook Stimulate your child’s musical development through singing, listening and exploring musical instruments. Each class will focus on one storybook. Students will

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Location

Day

(3-5 yrs) OakMarREC T

Time

Code

Begin

12:45pm 142 165 1301 01/12 1TA

Tiny Tot Activity Time Enjoy arts, crafts, songs and games with your child on the farm. Activities include a segment on nature, farm and seasonal topics. Taught by Katydid,Inc staff. Adult must attend class with child. For information/questions, call the schoolhouse at (703) 689-3104. 1TM 8--55 minute lessons--$105

Location

Day

(24-36 months) Frying Pan Pk M Frying Pan Pk M Frying Pan Pk W Frying Pan Pk W Frying Pan Pk Th Frying Pan Pk Th

Time

Code

Begin

9:25am 10:35am 9:25am 10:35am 9:25am 10:35am

282 165 7102 282 165 7103 282 165 7104 282 165 7105 282 165 7106 282 165 7107

01/11 01/11 01/13 01/13 01/14 01/14

$ 1TM 1TM 1TM 1TM 1TM 1TM

CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CORNER Frying Pan Pk F Frying Pan Pk F Frying Pan Pk Sa Frying Pan Pk Sa

9:25am 10:35am 9:25am 10:35am

282 165 7108 282 165 7109 282 165 7110 282 165 7111

01/15 01/15 01/09 01/09

1TM 1TM 1TM 1TM

Wild About the Wild Take a trip to the wild side through crafts, stories, songs and games. Learn about a new member of the animal kingdom each time you step into our animal world. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81 1TD 5--45 minute lessons--$46

Location (2-3 yrs) OakMarREC LeeREC (4-5 yrs) WkefieldChpl WkefieldChpl

Day

Time

Code

Begin

Th M

10:20am 142 165 2901 01/14 1TA 11:15am 456 165 2901 01/11 1TA

T T

9:30am 560 166 4501 01/12 1TD 10:45am 560 166 4502 02/23 1TD

Yoga For Tots Class focuses on flexibility, body awareness and coordination. Designed to enhance the physical and mental well-being for children. 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

Location

Day

(4-5 yrs) OakMarREC F SpHillREC Th

Time

Code

Begin

1:15pm 142 165 9101 01/15 1TA 9:45am 175 165 9101 01/14 1TA

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Winter 2010

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Winter 2010

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CHILDREN’S CORNER/DANCE

Dance Please remember: • All dance instructors have different teaching styles. • Ballet classes require ballet attire (leotard, tights and appropriate shoes.) • For other classes, be sure to wear comfortable clothing. Any clothing requirements will be discussed at the first class. • Check the listings for information on couples-only classes. • Instructional aids, publications and tapes may be available for optional purchase in some dance classes.

Adult Ballet/Stretch For students who have danced before or those who wish to learn. This class is a unique combination of ballet fundamentals and stretching. 1PB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$130

Location

Day

(18-Adult) OakMarREC T

Time

Code

Begin

6:30pm 142 150 5401 01/12 1PB

Intro to Ballet Introduction to basic ballet positions. Short attention spans require frequent shifting of ballet activities, in addition to other activities such as creative movement. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Location

Day

Time

Code

Begin

(5-7 yrs) OakMarREC ProvREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore CubRunREC CubRunREC CherryRn ES

M T Sa F M M Th

5:30pm 6pm 9am 7:30pm 2:30pm 4:30pm 3:30pm

142 150 0301 159 150 0301 183 150 0301 183 150 0302 192 150 0301 192 150 0302 021 150 0301

01/11 01/12 01/09 01/15 01/11 01/11 01/14

$ 1PA 1PA 1PA 1PA 1PA 1PA APDA

Ballet I Basic ballet fundamentals will help develop self-confidence, posture and body awareness. It is recommended that students purchase shoes, leotard and tights after first session. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66 APVH 10--55 minute lessons--$160

Location

Day

(5-7 yrs) Frying Pan Pk M Reston Cnsv M Reston Cnsv Sa Reston Cnsv Su (6-8 yrs) OakMarREC M Wkfld/Moore Sa CubRunREC M CherryRn ES Th Silvrbrk ES W WakeFrst ES M

For anyone, child or adult, who has dreamed of perfect arabesques and pirouettes, a Park Authority ballet class is the right place to start. With instructors who are as kind and encouraging as they are experienced and talented, park classes are conveniently located at RECenters, in schools and at partner locations across the county. (8-12 yrs) HollinMd ES Terr Ctr ES WakeFrst ES (13-Adult) Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore

T W M

6pm 4pm 4pm

062 150 0801 01/12 APDA 112 150 0801 01/13 APDA 118 150 0801 01/11 APDA

T Th

8pm 7pm

183 151 0501 01/12 1PA 183 151 0502 01/14 1PA

Ballet I for Boys A class for active boys who wish to learn (undercover, of course) how to dance, play and partner. Dance attire required. APVH 10--55 minute lessons--$160

Location

Day

(6-10 yrs) Reston Cnsv M

Time

Code

Begin

3:45pm 457 150 8301 01/04 APVH

Ballet II Prerequisite: Ballet I.

Time

Code

Begin

3:30pm 4pm 10:45am 1pm

282 150 6501 457 150 6501 457 150 6503 457 150 6504

01/11 01/04 01/09 01/10

APDA APVH APVH APVH

6:30pm 10am 3:30pm 4:30pm 4pm 4pm

142 150 0201 183 150 0201 192 150 0201 021 150 0201 105 150 0201 118 150 0201

01/11 01/09 01/11 01/14 01/13 01/11

1PA 1PA 1PA APDA APDA APDA

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1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66 APVH 10--55 minute lessons--$160

Location

Day

(6-8 yrs) Frying Pan Pk M WakeFrst ES M (8-12 yrs) Wkfld/Moore T CherryRn ES Th Silvrbrk ES W Terr Ctr ES W WakeFrst ES M

Time

Code

Begin

4:30pm 282 150 0501 01/11 APDA 5pm 118 150 0501 01/11 APDA 5pm 5:30pm 5pm 5pm 5pm

183 150 0901 021 150 0901 105 150 0901 112 150 0901 118 150 0901

01/12 01/14 01/13 01/13 01/11

1PA APDA APDA APDA APDA

Winter 2010

DANCE Dance Instructors Wanted Qualified dance instructors needed to teach ballet and hip hop classes for children. Call Jennifer Braun (703/324-5540) for details or email instructors@fairfaxcounty.gov for an application

Ballet III Prerequisite: Ballet II or equivalent. APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Location

Day

(8-10 yrs) WakeFrst ES M (8-14 yrs) Terr Ctr ES W

Time

Code

Begin

6pm

118 150 8001 01/11 APDA

6pm

112 153 6901 01/13 APDA

Pre-Pointe A pointe preparation class with exercises designed to prepare students for pointe work. APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Location

Day

(9-Adult) Silvrbrk ES W

Time

Code

Begin

6pm

105 151 0701 01/13 APDA

Introduction to basic steps and movements. APVA 8--55 minute lessons--$114

Begin

Tiffany Howard Tiffany Howard started dancing when she was seven with ballet lessons in her hometown of Brooklyn, New York. She did exercices a la barre for four years, then turned her interest to jazz dancing. Her mom wanted Tiffany involved in sports, so she added cheerleading to her activities, but by fifth grade, her heart belonged to hip-hop. Today, the 26-year-old supervisor at one of the county’s School-Aged Child Care (SACC) sites directs a traveling team of hip-hopping kids, Tinks in Training (named after their leader, who’s known as Tink-Tink in hip-hop circles.) She’s appeared in two music videos and in opening acts for musical shows, and her Tinks in Training took first place at a county-wide talent show at Thomas Edison High School. For the Park Authority, Tiffany teaches hip-hop for kids and adults at community-based classes held at Silverbrook Elementary and Irving Middle School. What is hip-hop? The art of dance. It’s my life. I feel the music and it makes me move.

Ballet & Tap

Code

Park Profile . . .

Location

Day

Time

(6-8 yrs) Dance Co

5:30pm 465 150 3701 01/05 APVA

Ballet & Tap II (6-8 yrs)

Benefits? There’s a lot of cardio exercise in hip-hop. Everything is pumping, and you get your heart rate going. But most of all, it’s just fun! Favorite tune for dancing? Michael Jackson’s 2000 Watts. It has a little bit of pop and a little bit of

hip-hop. It speeds up and it slows down. It’s a song that brings out your personality when you dance, and I like that. Newcomers to hip-hop should remember . . . It’s never as hard as it seems. You just have to be willing to try. As long as you let me help you, you can do it – I promise – and you’ll love it. Your treat in teaching? Seeing the faces of the kids. It’s very inspiring. Once they get it, they are so happy!

Prerequisite: Ballet & Tap I or equivalent. strengthen muscles and increase stamina.

APVA 8--55 minute lessons--$114

Location

Day

Time

Code

Begin

(6-8 yrs) Dance Co

5:30pm 465 150 6301 01/06 APVA

Ballet & Jazz Introduction to basic steps and movements for both ballet and jazz. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87

Location

Day

(6-12 yrs) Wkfld/Moore F MtVernREC Th

Time

Code

Begin

6:30pm 183 150 0601 01/15 1PA 6pm 472 150 0601 01/14 1PA

Students will be exposed to such dance forms as ballet, jazz and tap. In this group environment, students also will benefit from interactions with other students. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Day

(5-8 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Sa Strt Lnd ES W

Time 10am 6pm

Location

Day

(6-11 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Su LeeREC Su Reston Cnsv W (13-Adult) OakMarREC T SoRunREC M Wkfld/Moore Su Frying Pan Pk Th

1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87

Location

Time

Code

Begin

2pm 5pm 5pm

183 150 2201 01/10 1PA 456 150 2201 01/10 1PA 457 150 2201 01/06 APVH

8:10pm 6pm 3pm 7:30pm

142 150 3501 167 150 3501 183 150 3501 282 150 3501

01/12 01/11 01/10 01/14

1PA 1PA 1PA APEB

Code

For students with some experience. A more complex class than Tap I. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APVA 8--55 minute lessons--$114 APVH 10--55 minute lessons--$160

Location Begin

183 150 2801 01/09 1PA 110 150 2801 01/13 APDA

Tap Introduction to basic tap techniques, counting and movement with music. Exercise and combination to

Winter 2010

1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APEB 10--55 minute lessons--$83 APVH 10--55 minute lessons--$160

Tap II

Combo Dance & Tap

Location

tap combinations and routines. This adult tap dance class provides exercise, rhythm and fun.

Day

(6-12 yrs) LeeREC Su (13-Adult) SoRunREC M LeeREC Su

Begin

Day

(13-Adult) LeeREC Su

Time

Code

Begin

4pm

456 151 0801 01/10 1PA

Jazz I Introduction to basic leaps and turns, combinations to music and visual expression of the music. APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66 APVA 8--55 minute lessons--$114 APVH 10--55 minute lessons--$160

Location

Day

(9-12 yrs) Strt Lnd ES W Reston Cnsv M

Time

Code

Begin

8pm 4pm

110 150 3901 01/13 APDA 457 150 3901 01/04 APVH

Jazz/Hip Hop I

Time

Code

6pm

456 150 6901 01/10 1PA

7pm 7pm

167 150 6201 01/11 1PA 456 150 6201 01/10 1PA

Tap Techniques Learn to be light on your feet through basic steps,

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Students will be introduced to the basic music, movements, vocabulary and styles of contemporary and classical jazz and hip hop. APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Location

Day

(8-12 yrs) HollinMd ES T

Time

Code

Begin

8pm

062 150 7101 01/12 APDA

Hip Hop Get into the beat with the latest street dances. These

DANCE dance routines are great for exercise, coordination, balance and flexibility. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66 APVA 8--55 minute lessons--$114 APVH 10--55 minute lessons--$160

Location

Day

(8-13 yrs) ProvREC T ProvREC W SpHillREC F Wkfld/Moore W CubRunREC Th LeeREC Sa LeeREC F MtVernREC Th Brookfld ES F HollinMd ES T Mantua ES M Oak View ES W Silvrbrk ES W Strt Lnd ES W Union Ml ES T Westgate ES W Irving MS F Reston Cnsv M (13-17 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Su Brookfld ES F Mantua ES M Oak View ES W Westgate ES W (16-Adult) ProvREC W Wkfld/Moore Th Wkfld/Moore W Mantua ES M Union Ml ES T

Time

Code

Begin

7pm 6pm 6pm 5pm 4:30pm 1pm 4pm 7pm 6pm 7pm 6pm 6pm 7pm 7pm 6pm 6pm 7pm 5pm

159 150 4001 159 150 4002 175 150 4001 183 150 4001 192 150 4001 456 150 4001 456 150 4002 472 150 4001 011 150 4001 062 150 4001 082 150 4001 091 150 4001 105 150 4001 110 150 4001 115 150 4001 124 150 4001 209 150 4001 457 150 4001

01/12 01/13 01/15 01/13 01/14 01/09 01/15 01/14 01/15 01/12 01/11 01/13 01/13 01/13 01/12 01/13 01/15 01/04

1PA 1PA 1PA 1PA 1PA 1PA 1PA 1PA APDA APDA APDA APDA APDA APDA APDA APDA APDA APVH

3pm 7pm 7pm 8pm 7pm

183 150 4101 011 150 4101 082 150 4101 091 150 4101 124 150 4101

01/10 01/15 01/11 01/13 01/13

1PA APDA APDA APDA APDA

7pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm

159 150 4201 01/13 183 150 4201 01/14 183 150 42021 01/13 082 150 4201 01/11 115 150 4201 01/12

1PA 1PA 1PA APDA APDA

Hip Hop II Prerequisite: Hip Hop I or equivalent. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Location (8-13 yrs) OakMarREC Wkfld/Moore Oak View ES Union Ml ES Irving MS (13-17 yrs) Irving MS

Senior Tea Dance Rumba & Cha-Cha This course teaches the most common Latin rhythm dances -- rumba and cha-cha. Course includes 45 minutes of instruction and 45 minutes of practice. 1PB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$130

Location

Day

Time

(55+) ProvREC SpHillREC

Code

Begin

Th M

2pm 159 151 8501 01/14 1PB 1:30pm 175 151 8501 01/11 1PB

Senior Tea Dance Waltz & Fox Trot

Day

Time

Code

Begin

F Su W T F

5pm 4pm 7pm 7pm 8pm

142 150 4801 183 150 4801 091 150 4801 115 150 4801 209 150 4801

01/15 01/10 01/13 01/12 01/15

8pm

209 150 4301 01/15 APDA

1PA 1PA APDA APDA APDA

Tea Dances (all ages) and American Ballroom Dances (55+) Dances are held at the Lincolnia Senior Center. Tea Dances: pay $3 at the door, held 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month from 2-4pm. Ballroom Dances: pay $2 at the door, held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1-3pm. Disk jockey: Geserick. Call 703-9140223 for information.

Banish your dance floor nervousness! Let the Park Authority’s dance classes get you ready to step out with poise and confidence the next time someone asks, “May I have this dance?”

This course concentrates on the “smooth” ballroom dances -- waltz and fox trot. Course includes 45 minutes of instruction and 45 minutes of practice. 1PB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$130

Location

Day

Time

Code

Begin

(55+) ProvREC SpHillREC

Th T

2pm 159 151 8401 01/14 1PB 1:30pm 175 151 8401 01/12 1PB

Ballroom Dancing I Intro to basics of traditional American ballroom dance. Learn proper dance position and how to lead and follow. Dances include foxtrot, waltz, rumba and cha-cha. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Location

Day

(13-Adult) OakMarREC F ProvREC Th SpHillREC Su

Time

Code

Begin

Singles & Couples 6pm 142 151 1001 01/15 1PA 6pm 159 151 1001 01/14 1PA 5:30pm 175 151 1001 01/10 1PA

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CubRunREC Sa CubRunREC F MtVernREC Th Wolftrap ES T Thms Jef HS W Marshall HS W (13-Adult) SoRunREC F Wkfld/Moore Sa Wkfld/Moore Su Wkfld/Moore F LeeREC M LeeREC Th Bonnie B ES W Poe MS M Herndon HS M

7pm 192 151 1001 7pm 192 151 1002 7:30pm 472 151 1001 7pm 130 151 1001 7pm 325 151 1001 7pm 330 151 1001 Couples only 6:30pm 167 151 6601 6pm 183 151 6601 7pm 183 151 6602 7:30pm 183 151 6603 7pm 456 151 6601 7pm 456 151 6602 7pm 008 151 6601 7pm 215 151 6601 7pm 309 151 6601

01/09 01/15 01/14 01/12 01/13 01/13

1PA 1PA 1PA APDA APDA APDA

01/15 01/09 01/10 01/15 01/11 01/14 01/13 01/11 01/11

1PA 1PA 1PA 1PA 1PA 1PA APDA APDA APDA

Ballroom Dancing II Prerequisite: Ballroom I or equivalent. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Location

Day

(13-Adult) Thms Jef HS W (13-Adult) SoRunREC F SpHillREC Su Wkfld/Moore Su Wkfld/Moore F LeeREC M LeeREC Th Bonnie B ES W Herndon HS M

Time

Code

Singles & Couples 8pm 325 151 1101 Couples only 7:30pm 167 151 6701 5:30pm 175 151 6701 6pm 183 151 6701 8:30pm 183 151 6702 7pm 456 151 6701 8pm 456 151 6702 8pm 008 151 6701 8pm 309 151 6701

Begin

01/13 APDA 01/15 01/10 01/10 01/15 01/11 01/14 01/13 01/11

1PA 1PA 1PA 1PA 1PA 1PA APDA APDA

Winter 2010

DANCE Ballroom Dancing III

LittleRn ES FfxGovt Ctr

Prerequisite: Ballroom II or equivalent. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Location

Day

(13-Adult) SpHillREC Su (13-Adult) LeeREC M LeeREC Th Poe MS M Herndon HS M

Time

Code

Singles & Couples 7:30pm 175 151 1201 Couples only 8pm 456 151 6801 8pm 456 151 6802 8pm 215 151 6801 9pm 309 151 6801

01/10 1PA 01/11 01/14 01/11 01/11

1PA 1PA APDA APDA

Prerequisite: Ballroom III or equivalent. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87

Day

(13-Adult) LeeREC M

Time

Code

Begin

Couples only 8pm 456 152 6501 01/11 1PA

Ballroom Wedding Dances Learn to dance for that special occasion or just take the course to learn the most popular ballroom wedding dances: waltz, foxtrot and rumba. Learn proper dance position, how to lead and follow, and basic patterns that you can use to form a dance routine. APBC 8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$99

Location

Day

(13-Adult) Falls Ch HS M

Time

Code

8:30pm 305 151 3801 01/11 APBC

If you want to dance but don’t have a partner, this is the class for you. Learn the basics of waltz, rumba, foxtrot, tango, swing, cha-cha and merengue. APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Day

(13-Adult) FfxGovt Ctr F

Time 7pm

Code

Begin

416 151 6201 01/15 APDA

Designed with the non-dancer in mind. Learn the basics of the waltz, rumba, foxtrot, tango, swing, cha-cha and merengue. Partners encouraged, singles welcome. APBC 8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$99

Location

Day

Time

Code

Begin

(13-Adult) KeeneMl ES LittleRn ES Chantily HS Falls Ch HS

Th T W M

7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm

068 151 5701 078 151 5701 302 151 5701 305 151 5701

01/14 01/12 01/13 01/11

$ APBC APBC APBC APBC

Social Dance-Basic Survival II Prerequisite: Social Dance Basic Survival I. Continue expanding skills learned in level I. Class may focus on only two dances per class series to expand the student’s ability in and knowledge of those dances. All dances will be covered within four series. APBC 8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$99 APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Location

Day

(13-Adult) KeeneMl ES Th

Winter 2010

Time

Code

Begin

7pm 5pm 3:30am 6:30pm 8:30pm 7pm 7pm 8pm 8:30pm

142 151 1701 159 151 1701 175 151 1701 183 151 1701 472 151 1701 282 151 1701 557 151 1701 130 151 1701 302 151 1701

01/09 01/10 01/10 01/15 01/14 01/14 01/13 01/12 01/13

$ 1PA 1PA 1PA 1PA 1PD APDA APEA APDA APBC

(13-Adult) ProvREC Su Frying Pan Pk Th

Time 4pm 8pm

Code

Begin

159 151 1801 01/10 1PA 282 151 1801 01/14 APDA

Time

Code

Begin

4:30pm 175 195 7701 01/10 1PA

Hustle Full of fast and interesting arm locks. Good lead and follow skills as well as dance style are stressed. Singles are welcome, partners are recommended. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87

(13-Adult) SpHillREC F

Time

Code

Begin

6pm

175 151 4801 01/15 1PA

01/10 01/09 01/13 01/12

1PA 1PA APDA APDA

Prerequisite: Country & Western Line Dance Beginning I or equivalent. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Location

Day

(13-Adult) OakMarREC Su Frying Pan Pk W Lane ES T

Location

Day

(13-Adult) CubRunREC F LeeREC Sa

Time

Code

Begin

7pm 8pm 8pm

142 151 2101 01/10 1PA 282 151 2101 01/13 APDA 073 151 2101 01/12 APDA

Time

Code

Begin

8pm 5pm

192 151 2501 01/15 1PA 456 151 2501 01/09 1PA

1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87

Location

Day

(13-Adult) Wkfld/Moore M

Time

Code

Begin

7pm

183 151 3601 01/11 1PA

Irish Dance for Kids III Prerequisite: Irish Dance II or equivalent. Students will begin using a hard soled shoe. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87

Day

(8-17 yrs) SoRunREC W

Time

Code

Begin

6:30pm 167 150 4501 01/13 1PA

Irish Step Dance Learn the basic steps of traditional Irish step dancing, popularized in Riverdance and Lords of the Dance. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APVH 10--55 minute lessons--$160

Beginning Line Dance I

Location

Beginner level line dance taught to a variety of music types.

(5-10 yrs) SoRunREC W

Day

Time

Code

Begin

4:30pm 167 153 7301 01/13 1PA

1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87

Location

Day

Time

Code

Begin

1:15pm 159 150 8401 01/10 1PA

Irish Step Dance II Prerequisite: Irish Step Dance I or equivalent. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87

Location

Country & Western Line Dancing Beginning I 8:30pm 068 151 5801 01/14 APBC

142 151 2001 456 151 2001 282 151 2001 073 151 2001

Country & Western Line Dancing Beginning II

Location

Day

6pm 4pm 7pm 7pm

Prerequisite: Clogging I or equivalent.

1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87

Location

Begin

Clogging II

This slotted dance allows for more freedom and playfulness, and it can be flirtatious, especially for the women who get to do the expressive swivel walks and hip swings. Singles are welcome, partners are recommended.

(13-Adult) SpHillREC Su

Code

1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87

West Coast Swing

Day

Time

Learn the latest in basic country dancing in this fun, relaxed setting. Singles and couples welcome.

1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Day

Country & Western Dancing I

Prerequisite: Swing Dance I or equivalent.

(13-Adult) ProvREC Su Begin

Time

Swing Dance II

Location

Social Dance-Basic Survival I

Day

(13-Adult) OakMarREC Sa ProvREC Su SpHillREC Su Wkfld/Moore F MtVernREC Th Frying Pan Pk Th GrtFlsGrange W Wolftrap ES T Chantily HS W

1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66

(13-Adult) OakMarREC Su LeeREC Sa Frying Pan Pk W Lane ES T

1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 1PD 5--55 minute lessons--$43 APBC 8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$99 APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66 APEA 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$124

Location

and couples welcome.

Location

Learn the basic swing and jitterbug steps.

Location Begin

Social Ballroom for Adult Singles & Couples I

Location

8:30pm 078 151 5801 01/12 APBC 9pm 416 151 5801 01/15 APDA

Swing Dance I Begin

Ballroom Dancing IV

Location

T F

A variety of country and western line dances. Singles

Free Subscription to Parktakes, call 703-222-4664

Day

(9-16 yrs) SoRunREC W

Time

Code

Begin

5:30pm 167 153 9801 01/13 1PA

DANCE Salsa Latin dance is HOT! Learn the basics of salsa and dance to current Latin hits. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Location

Day

Time

Code

(13-Adult) Singles & Couples ProvREC Th 5pm 159 153 5701 SpHillREC F 7am 175 153 5701 Wkfld/Moore T 7pm 183 150 5701 Thms Jef HS W 9pm 325 153 5701 Marshall HS W 8pm 330 153 5701 FfxGovt Ctr F 8pm 416 153 5701

Begin 01/14 01/15 01/12 01/13 01/13 01/15

$ 1PA 1PA 1PA APDA APDA APDA

Salsa and Latin Feel the heat! Learn the basic steps of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hottest dances. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Location

Day

Time

Code

Begin

(16-Adult) SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC CubRunREC Chstrbrk ES

Sa Sa Su F Th

6pm 7pm 4pm 8pm 7pm

167 151 7701 167 151 7702 167 151 7703 192 151 7701 022 151 7701

01/09 01/09 01/10 01/15 01/14

$ 1PA 1PA 1PA 1PA APDA

Salsa and Latin II Prerequisite: Salsa and Latin I or equivalent. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87

Location

Day

(13-Adult) SoRunREC Su SpHillREC F

Time

Code

Begin

5pm 7pm

167 151 9001 01/10 1PA 175 151 9001 01/15 1PA

Salsa and Latin III Prerequisite: Salsa and Latin II or equivalent 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87

Location

Day

(13-Adult) SoRunREC Su

Time

Code

Begin

6pm

167 151 9101 01/10 1PA

Latin Dancing I Add rhythm and flair to your moves with the latest in Latin dancing with dances like salsa, rhumba, cumbia, freestyle and merengue. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87

Location

Day

Time

Code

Begin

(13-Adult) Singles/Couples ProvREC Sa 5pm 159 151 1501 01/09 1PA LeeREC Su 2pm 456 151 1501 01/10 1PA

Latin Dancing II Prerequisite: Latin I or equivalent. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87

Location

Day

(13-Adult) LeeREC Su

Time

Code

Begin

3pm

456 151 1601 01/10 1PA

Pilates Reformer Classes now at THREE RECenters

Providence, South Run and Lee District 52

Free Subscription to Parktakes, call 703-222-4664

Winter 2010

DANCE Tango I Learn the classic dance of romance from Argentina. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Location

Day

Time

Code

Begin

(13-Adult) ProvREC SpHillREC MtVernREC Chstrbrk ES

Sa Su Th Th

4pm 6:30pm 8:30pm 8pm

159 151 1301 175 151 1301 472 151 1301 022 151 1301

01/09 01/10 02/18 01/14

$ 1PA 1PA 1PD APDA

Tango II Prerequisite: Tango I or equivalent. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87

Location

Day

(13-Adult) SpHillREC Su

Time

Code

Begin

6:30pm 175 151 1401 01/10 1PA

Flamenco I Learn footwork, arm and hand movements, the carriage of the body and the castanet-playing techniques that make flamenco dance so unique. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87

Location

Day

(8-12 yrs) OakMarREC Sa (8-Adult) CubRunREC Su (13-Adult) OakMarREC Sa

Time

Code

Begin

6pm

142 151 8101 01/09 1PA

5:30pm 192 151 5301 01/10 1PA 5pm

1421 518 201 01/09 1PA

Flamenco II Prerequisite: Flamenco I or equivalent. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87

Location

Day

(8-Adult) CubRunREC Su

Time

Code

Begin

6:30pm 192 151 5401 01/10 1PA

Belly Dance I Join in the fun and get in shape while learning the magic and mystery of the oldest dance form. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87

Location

Day

(10-Adult) OakMarREC F CubRunREC T (18-Adult) ProvREC Sa Wkfld/Moore Sa Wkfld/Moore T

Time

Code

Begin

7pm 142 153 9201 01/15 1PA 7:45pm 192 153 9201 01/12 1PA 10am 5pm 7pm

159 151 4201 01/09 1PA 183 151 4201 01/09 1PA 183 151 4202 01/12 1PA

Belly Dance II Prerequisite: Belly Dance I or equivalent. Students should have a veil, as a veil dance routine will be taught. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87

Location

Day

(18-Adult) OakMarREC F ProvREC Sa Wkfld/Moore M CubRunREC T

Winter 2010

Time

Code

Begin

8pm 11am 8pm 6:45pm

142 151 4301 159 151 4301 183 151 4301 192 151 4301

01/15 01/09 01/11 01/12

1PA 1PA 1PA 1PA

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DA N C E / DAY T R I P S A N D TO U R S Belly Dance - All Levels

Hawiian Dance II

Join in the fun and get in shape while learning the magic and mystery of the oldest dance form. For the beginner and students with some experience.

Prerequisite: Hawaiian Dance I or equivalent. Students should wear loose skirts.

1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Location

Day

(10-Adult) Wkfld/Moore Su Hayfield ES T

Time

Code

Begin

1pm 7pm

183 153 9301 01/10 1PA 060 153 9301 01/12 APDA

Bollywood Style Dance One of the hottest dances today, Bollywood-style dance is filled with fast moves and provides a fun workout! Dress in loose clothing. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Location

Day

(6-12 yrs) Wkfld/Moore W Wkfld/Moore W

1PB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$130

Location

Time

Code

Begin

4pm 3pm

183 152 6701 01/13 1PA 183 152 6702 01/13 1PA

Day

(13-Adult) SpHillREC Su

Time

Code

Begin

2pm

175 153 7101 01/10 1PB

Hula Dance Enjoy varied aspects as a means of fitness and fun. Wear loose comfortable clothing. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87

Location

Day

(13-Adult) SpHillREC Su

Time

Code

Begin

1pm

175 151 1901 01/10 1PA

A unique and fun class that is comprised various styles such as dancehall, hip-hop, reggae, belly dancing, calypso and more. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87

Day

(13-Adult) Wkfld/Moore Su

Time

Code

Begin

4pm

183 151 3901 01/10 1PA

For departure and return schedules, weather related information and/or schedule changes, call the TOURS HOTLINE at 703-324-8687 (324-TOUR) for recorded information. Email tours@fairfaxcounty. gov and automatically receive a list of upcoming tours. If you would like to receive the Trips and Tours supplemental brochure please contact the Tours Program Coordinator at 703-324-5220 and leave your name and address. Transportation: Transportation for most tours is by charter motorcoach equipped with reclining seats and restroom. However, for trips with low enrollment, a 22-passenger bus may be substituted. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time at your departure location and do not wait for the bus inside businesses or nearby establishments. Call 703-222-4664 for tour reservations. Bus Seating: We do not have reserved seating on trips. Participants may select seats on a first-come firstserved basis. Usually two seats adjacent to the driver are reserved for the trip escort and a tour guide (if needed). We generally leave a few seats available on the bus for interpreters when needed, in the rare case of a defective seat or for persons who may experience motion sickness. The trip escort will try to accommodate requests for special seating when possible.

Caribbean Dance

Location

Day Trips & Tours

Age Parameters: All minors must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. Only children five and older may travel by motorcoach. Alcohol: No kegs, open cans or glass containers are allowed inside the coach. No large coolers are allowed unless the cooler can be positioned on the back seat so that it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take away a seat from any passenger. Damage or spillage from a cooler can stain coach seat upholstery and comprise the cleanliness and appearance of the bus. Registration: Use the registration form at the back of Parktakes. Tour Reservations may be made by internet, mail, fax, in person or by telephone with a MasterCard or Visa, and are accepted on a firstcome, first-served basis until the trip is filled. Discounts: Early registration discounts apply only to tours first advertised in this issue of Parktakes. The half-price fees for in-county senior adults do not apply to tours. The class scholarship policies also do not apply to tours. Persons with Disabilities: Persons with disabilities requiring ADA accommodations must call 703-3248563 at least 10 business days in advance of the scheduled activity. TTY 703-803-3354. Cancellations: We reserve the right to cancel a tour due to low enrollment and/or other circumstances. If a tour is cancelled, all registrants will be notified, and all fees will be refunded. Tours will not be cancelled due to inclement weather unless you are notified by phone. Call 703-324-TOUR (8687) for emergency weather instructions.

Free Subscription to Parktakes, call 703-222-4664

Winter 2010

DAY T R I P S A N D TO U R S Refund Policy: For one-day tours, refunds, credits or transfer will be allowed up to 14 business days prior to the tour date. Cancellations/refund requests received 13 or fewer days prior to the tour date will not be granted because of deadlines from bus company and vendors. For trips requiring deposits, the deposit is nonrefundable. You can, however, substitute another person in your place. The FCPA retains the right to decline, accept or retain any person as a member of a tour when such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the health, safety or general welfare of the tour group or the individual concerned. Schedule times are approximate. Reasonable substitutions for some items included in the printed trip description may be necessary in certain cases. Refunds are not given for delays or changes in the itinerary due to weather, traffic, security delays, crowds, mechanical breakdown or other factors beyond the Park Authority’s control. FCPA is not liable for cost of tickets, meals or expenses due to schedule changes. Confirmation and Itinerary: The week before a trip, you should receive an itinerary in the mail.

Departure/Return Locations Fairfax County Government Center (park in commuter lot), 12000 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax Fair Oaks Mall, (lot #1 across from the Marriot Hotel in the Macy’s lot), Rts. 66 and 50, Fairfax Franconia Station, (park in the front lot) 6121 Franconia Rd, Alexandria George Mason Regional Library, (park along the tree line) 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale George Washington RECenter, 8426 Old Mount Vernon Rd, Alexandria Mason Government Center, (park along the fence) 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale Falls Church High School, (park by the tennis courts) 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church South County Government Center, (park behind the building) 8350 Richmond Highway, Alexandria

Readvertised Tours The following tours are open for registration immediately. These tours were advertised previously in the Fall 2009 Parktakes and are not eligible for early registration discounts:

Grand Illumination, Williamsburg, VA Sunday, December 6 Fee:$99 Code:316 490 2901 Includes motorcoach. Celebrate the winter holidays with candle-filled streets and decorated store fronts throughout Colonial Williamsburg. The unforgettable night features fireworks, music and candlelit buildings. All events are outdoors dress appropriately for the evening weather. Bus pick-up/return schedule: Fair Oaks Mall - depart 9am, return 1:30am; Mason Government Center - depart 9:30am, return 1am; South County Government Center- depart 10am, return 12:30am.

Miracle of Christmas, Sight and Sound Theater, PA Saturday, December 19 Fee:$164 Code:316 493 3901 Includes motorcoach, meal and show admission.

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Catch the spirit of the season with this spellbinding show. Miracle of Christmas is the story of Mary and baby Jesus. Witness their journey of faith and love and be awe-inspired by the beautiful costumes and live nativity scene. Bus pick-up/return schedule is: Fairfax County Government Center- depart 7am, return 9pm; George Mason Library- depart 7:30am, return 8:30pm; Franconia Police Station-depart 8am, return 8pm.

Flower shows on March 6 bus departure/return schedule: Fair Oaks Mall - depart 5:30am, return 9:15pm; Mason Government Center- depart 6am, return 8:45pm; Franconia Police Station- depart 6:30am, return 8:15pm. Date Fee Code Monday, March 1 $99 316 190 6201 Saturday, March 6 $99 316 190 6202

Christmas Spectacular - Radio City Music Hall, NY

Friday, March 19 Fee:$86 Code: 316 190 7001 Includes motorcoach, admissions and high tea. Tour two exquisite historic homes managed by John Hopkins University. Explore the architecture, silver, Baltimore furniture and American history at Homewood House. You will be spell bound by the 48-room mansion known as Evergreen House. The Garrett family home is filled with post-Impressionist paintings, drawing by Degas and Picasso, and collections of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain to name a few of the elegant collections to view. Bus pick-up/return schedule: Fair Oaks Mall- depart 8:45am, return 4:45pm; Mason Government Center- depart 9:15am, return 4:15pm; Franconia Police Station- depart 9:45am, return 3:45pm.

Trip includes motorcoach and admission, second mezzanine seating. See the famous Rockettes in their timeless performance of Christmas Spectacular. Time has been allotted for before or after the show shopping and sightseeing. The motorcoach pick-up/ return schedule is as follows: Show times 2:00pm: Fair Oaks Mall- depart 6am, return 11pm; Mason Government Center - depart 6:30am, return 10:30pm; South County Government Center - depart 7am, return 10pm. Show times 4:00pm & 4:30pm: Fair Oaks Mall- depart 6:30am, return 12am; Mason Government Center depart 7am, return 11:30pm; South County Government Center - depart 7:30am, return 11pm. Date Show Time Code Fee Peak Performances Fri, Dec 4 4:00pm 316 491 3403 $194 Fri, Dec 11 4:30pm 316 491 3404 $194 Sat, Dec 12 4:30pm 316 491 3405 $194 Sun,Dec13 2:00pm 316 491 3301 $194 Sat, Dec 19 4:30pm 316 491 3406 $194

New Tours (The following tours are new in this issue and are eligible for early registration.)

Maymont Flower and Garden Show, Richmond, VA Saturday, February 20 Fee:$74 Code:316 190 6001 Includes motorcoach and admission. Break up the doldrums of winter and add a splash of floral color at the Maymont Flower & Garden Show in the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The show will offer the latest in horticultural gardens, seminars and a marketplace filled with goodies that will have you dreaming of spring. Bus pick-up/return schedule: Fair Oaks Mall- depart 8am, return 6:30pm; Mason Government Center - depart 8:30am, return 6pm; Franconia Police Station- depart 9am, return 5:30pm.

Philadelphia Flower Show, Philadelphia, PA Includes motorcoach and show admission. Travel the world inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center through landscapes, floral exhibits and horticultural vendors at the 2010 Philadelphia Flower Show, “Passport to the World” theme. Lunch will be on your own at the show. Flower show on March 1 bus departure/return schedule: Fair Oaks Mall - depart 6:30am, return 9pm; Mason Government Center- depart 7am, return 8:30pm; Franconia Police Station- depart 7:30am, return 8pm.

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Homewood and Evergreen House, Baltimore, MD

Skyline Caverns, Front Royal, VA Saturday, February 13 Fee:$63 Code: 316 190 2201 Includes motorcoach, and admission. No matter what the weather is like outside, the caverns are always a comfortable 54 degrees. See rare anthodite formations, stunning cave crystals that are only found a few places on Earth. The cavern tour also includes Fairyland Lake, the Capital Dome and the 37-foot Rainbow Waterfall. On the motor coach, a Riverbend naturalist will discuss the geology of the area and stop at a few points of interest. Lunch will be on your own at a local restaurant. Bus pick-up/ return schedule: Fair Oaks Mall- depart 8am, return 3pm; Mason Government Center- depart 8:30am, return 3:30pm; Franconia Police Station- depart 9am, return 3:45pm.

Impressionists in Washington, D.C Saturday, March 20 Fee:$55 Code:316 190 2601 Includes motorcoach, and admission. Monet, Manet, Cezanne and other impressionists headed out-ofdoors, “en plein air,” in order to capture the ever changing moods of light, atmosphere, landscapes and seasons. Guided by a Riverbend Artist Group member, explore the impressionists: their lives, influences and paintings. Lunch is on your own in the museum cafeteria. We will visit the museum shop. Bus pickup/return schedule: Fair Oaks Mall- depart 8:30am, return 6pm; Mason Government Center- depart 9am, return 5:30pm; Franconia Police Station- depart 9:30am, return 5pm.

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E QU E S T R I A N A N D FA R M Horseback Riding-Beginner Plus For the student who can trot and post well, has correct basic position. AHAC 6--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$262

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Equestrian Events Saturdays December 12, January 9, February 6 Virginia Hunter Horse Show Series 9am, Frying Pan Farm Park, 703-437-9101 Classes include hunters, ponies, equitation and more. Held indoors rain or shine. Spectators FREE

Sundays December 6, January 17, February 7, and March 14 Just Jumper Horse Show Series 9am, Frying Pan Farm Park, 703-437-9101. Watch local residents compete for a blue ribbon in a variety of jumping classes. Held indoors rain or shine. Spectators FREE

Horses and riders are welcome on the trails and in the rings at Frying Pan Farm Park and Turner Park.

Equestrian and Farm Equestrian Classes English Style Riding Lessons Please note that if you are unable to attend class, you must notify the stable at least one day in advance. Please check with the stable; there may be a makeup fee charged. For safety’s sake, students must wear riding helmets and hard-soled shoes with a heel, not athletic shoes.

Lucia Farms 14490 Berlin Turnpike. Lovettsville, VA, approximately 60 minutes from Fairfax City. Lucia Farms is dedicated to educating students on quality horses and ponies in a safe and friendly environment. Class size limited to eight students. Student should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to class time in order to prepare their horse. Maximum weight of student must not exceed 200 pounds. Stable has indoor and outdoor lighted facilities.

Horseback Riding-Beginner For the student who has never taken lessons and wants to learn the very basics.

Equestrian Facilities Frying Pan Farm Park 2709 West Ox Rd., Herndon 703/437-9101 Frying Pan Farm Park has indoor and outdoor riding arenas, trails and jump equipment. Throughout the year, horse shows make regular use of the Activity Center’s exhibit areas and barns (with stalls for 171 horses). Due to the heavy use of the Activity Center’s indoor riding arena, please call for availability. COST: (with your own horse) $12/horse per hour, plus $5.50 with instructor. Frying Pan Farm Park DOES NOT provide riding lessons or rent out horses.

Turner Farm Park 925 Springvale Rd., Great Falls 703-388-2807 This former dairy farm, saved from development by a public/private partnership, includes almost 40 acres of open fields enclosed by perimeter fencing and open for general riding. Features include a novice level cross country course complete with water, ditch and bank complexes; a round pen; and a large multipurpose outdoor arena (200’ x 300’) with all-weather footing, stadium jumps and dressage markers. Use of the equestrian facilities is free, and reservations are not required. The facilities are available from dawn to dusk daily. Turner Farm Park does not have horses for rent; you need to bring your own.

AHAC 6--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$262

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Equestrian Trails The following trails are open to horses and riders: Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station Clarke Crossing Park, 9850 Clarks Crossing, Vienna Difficult Run Stream Valley Park, from W&OD Trail

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in Reston to Leesburg Pike Fox Mill District Park, 2801 Fox Mill Road, Chantilly Frying Pan Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston Popes Head Park, 5600 Quiet Brook Road, Clifton Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls Tamarack Park, 10400 Hunter Station Road, Herndon If you have questions on trails, call 703-324-8726.

Kidwell Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA 20171 703-437-9101 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/fpp

Visitor Center Dating back to the 1890s, this converted dairy barn has new life as the Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center. Begin your visit at this beautifully renovated building that houses the park’s business office and research library (accessible by appointment). The rentable auditorium and meeting rooms host dance, exercise, performing arts and fine arts classes. (See corresponding sections.) Call for rental rates and room availability.

Dig into the Past Experience life in a 1930s farming community in the Visitor Center’s new exhibit, “Dig into the Past.” This powerful collection recalls Fairfax County’s rich agricultural past. Travel back in time and let local families show you what life was like on the family farm.

Down on the Farm Meet draft horses, chickens, peacocks, rabbits, sheep, goats, cows and pigs at Kidwell Farm, Frying Pan Farm Park’s working farm of the 1930s. Greet the friendly farm animals, take a wagon ride or watch the farm hands at work. The farm is open daily 9am-5pm. Groups are welcome and school programs are available by appointment. Call for further information.

Farm Animal Babies Sheep, pigs, goats and cows deliver babies during late winter and early spring. January through April is the busiest time. Stop by often to visit the new arrivals. Visit the park’s website or call for birth updates.

Frying Pan Farm Country Store 703-437-9101 The Country Store has many unique items, perfect presents for family and friends! Gift ideas for family fun include educational games, books and puzzles for farm, nature, equestrian and history enthusiasts. Toy animals depicting farm and native wildlife species, children’s gardening tools and toy farm tractors are plentiful. Find a wide selection of local history books, seasonal specialties and home décor items. Old-fashioned candy sticks, drinks, snacks and farm fresh eggs are available. Housed in the restored

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E QU E S T R I A N A N D FA R M Vocational Agricultural Shop (built in 1920), there are store displays on 125 years of Floris community history. Open Monday-Saturday 10am-4:30pm; Sunday 1-4:30pm

Acoustic Jam 1-4pm, Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center or Country Store, 703-437-9101. Whether you’re pickin’, strummin or just listenin’ - it’s an old-fashioned knee-slappin’, finger-poppin’, toe-tappin’ good time! Bring your instrument or come by to enjoy this drop-in music session. The Acoustic Jam brings music to the farm on the first and third Sundays of each month. For December 6, meet at the Frying Pan Visitor Center. For December 20, January 3 and 17, February 7 and 21, meet at the Frying Pan Country Store. FREE

December 13 Sunday Christmas at the Farm 12:30-1:30pm or 2:30-3:30pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, 703-437-9101. Enjoy a special holiday visit with the farm animals in the Kidwell Barn. Take a wagon ride with Santa through the woods and fields and peek in the Kidwell Farm House to see it decorated for the holidays. Activities include a holiday craft to take home and a special Christmas puppet show. Pre-paid reservations required. Canceled if rain. $6

NEW! Little Hands on the Farm Mondays: January 11, 25; February 8, 22 (2-4 yr. olds: 9:45-10:30am, with an adult) Join us in the Visitor Center classroom to enjoy a farm story and activity, crafts, games or songs. Each program is different. $6/child, pre-paid reservations required.

Historic Buildings Cider Press Building Unveiled in September of 2006, the newest barn at Frying Pan Farm Park houses a wonderful treasure: a two-story Mt. Gilead cider press that operated on the C.P. Jones Farm in Fairfax Station from the late 1920s through the early 1950s. Interpretive exhibits illustrate how farmers worked with the cider press to convert bushels of apples into barrels of cider. Open daily 9am-5pm

Dairy Estimated to date from the 1920s, the dairy enabled the farmer to meet health department milk processing regulations that required farmers to have a building away from the barn to process milk before shipping it to market. The sink, steam cabinet, milk cooler and other equipment are from a former Fairfax County dairy farm.

Smokehouse

Watching critters frolick in the snow is a favorite winter pasttime at Frying Pan Farm Park. Besides calves, the attractions include draft horses, sheep, goats, chickens, peacocks, rabbits and pigs, and the farm is open daily 9am-5pm. Frying Pan Spring Meetinghouse Built in 1791, the Frying Pan Spring Meetinghouse once served as a hospital during the Civil War and boasts connections to Patrick Henry, James Madison and the First Amendment to the Constitution. Visitors may stroll the grounds; building open by appointment only.

Floris Schoolhouse From 1911 to 1920, grades one through seven and two years of high school were taught in the Floris Schoolhouse. The schoolhouse is now used for camps, scout programs and children’s classes. It is not open for tours.

Get Outside this Winter See the Nature Section for programs that will open the door to discovery.

Teamwork makes the Dream work! Join the award-winning team of

Relocated from the Murphy Farm on Frying Pan Road, this building was used to smoke hams for sale to the community. The Murphy family also used it as a summer kitchen.

Adapted Aquatics Volunteers

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Call 703-324-8565 for information.

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Twin Oaks Riding Academy In Chantilly

Now Registering Lessons Junior Lessons Age 9 - Adult

Age 6 - 9

30 minute small group Introduction to riding with empasis on safety & form.

English Riding 1 hour group Beginner - Advanced

Winter Young Rider Program Age 5 - 10

January 9 February 27 March 20 April 24 May 22

Spring Break Young Rider Camp Age 5 - 10

March 29 - April 2

Young Riders learn what it’s like to own, care for, and ride their own horse.

Information & Registration Forms Online www.TwinOaksRiding.com or call 703-723-3200

For Children’s Holiday Shopping, the stores at Colvin Run Mill and Frying Pan Farm Park will be stocked with unique items, both fanciful and practical, in price ranges to match children’s budgets. And to ensure that the gifts remain a surprise, volunteers will be on hand to help with selection and wrapping.

Events December 5 Saturday and 6 Sunday 32nd Annual Wakefield Arts and Crafts Show Sat., 9am-4pm; Sun., 10am-3:30pm Audrey Moore RECenter at Wakefield Park, 703-3217081. One of Northern Virginia’s longest running and largest holiday shows with an outstanding tradition of quality. Handmade arts and crafts by over 130 of the metro area’s finest artisans. $2 admission, children 12 and under FREE, door prizes awarded.

5 Saturday Wine Tasting at the Oaks: Basics of Wine Tasting (21 yr. and up), 7-9pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Enjoy sipping wine and educating your palate just inside the Beltway at Hidden Oaks Nature Center with professional wine educator Dan Robinson of Total Wine. Wine aficionados and novices welcome. Sponsored by Friends of Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Proceeds benefit the center’s environmental education programs. Registration limited to 30. Advanced registration and payment required, $30/person

Children’s Holiday Shopping 10am-2pm, Colvin Run General Store, 703-7592771. For this annual event, the store is bursting with items in all price ranges. Volunteers help

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EVENTS children find the perfect gift for everyone on their lists. Free wrapping assures surprises for family and friends. Please call ahead for groups of 6 or more. Adults are invited to wait on site.

Children’s Holiday Shopping 12:30-3:30pm, Frying Pan Farm Park Country Store, 703-437-9101. Meet at the Old Floris Schoolhouse. Volunteers help children shop for everybody on their holiday list. The Country Store stocks many unique items in all price ranges. Free wrapping assures surprises for family and friends. Adults are invited to wait at the schoolhouse. Inclement weather date 12/12.

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32nd Annual Wakefield Arts and Craft Show Saturday, December 5 9am-4pm Sunday, December 6 10am-3:30pm Admission: $2, children 12 and under Free

6 Sunday Children’s Holiday Shopping

Door Prizes Awarded

Noon-4pm, Colvin Run General Store, 703-759-2771. (SEE 12/5.)

One of a kind and handmade! f Baskets f Pottery f Country Crafts f f Wood Crafts f Glass Work f f Drawings and Paintings f Sculpture f f Photography f Apparel f f Leather Goods f Jewelry f f Metal Craft f Mosaics f Wreathes f f Ornaments f Floral Items f

7 Monday Children’s Holiday Shopping 1-4pm, Colvin Run General Store, 703-759-2771. (SEE 12/5.)

Children’s Holiday Shopping 3-6pm, Frying Pan Farm Park Country Store, 703437-9101. (SEE 12/5) Inclement weather date 12/14

12 Saturday Country Christmas 3-6pm, Colvin Run Mill, 703-759-2771. Enjoy an old-fashioned evening of family holiday fun. Visit Santa in the mill and peek at antique toys under the

Audrey Moore RECenter in Wakefield Park 8100 Braddock Rd., Annandale, VA 22003

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For Picnics and JUST Shelter Rentals . . .

The Fairfax County Park Authority has 25 parks with 52 reservable sites. So chances are, there’s a perfect park in your neighborhood.

u Special park features add a plus to your picnic . . . Paddle Boats Carousels Miniature Golf Tennis Athletic Fields Tour Boats Working Farm

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Train Rides Volleyball Nature Trails Stocked Trout Streams Playgrounds Amphitheaters Wagon Rides

u Features vary from park to park. Some special features are available year round. Call us for details on the gazebo at McLean Central Park and amphitheaters at Lee District, Mason District and Burke Lake Parks.

Choose a park near you . . . Annandale Braddock Brookfield Burke Lake Clemyjontri Colvin Run Mill Ellanor C. Lawrence Frying Pan Farm Park Great Falls Grange Levelle Dupell Dunn Loring Hidden Pond Jefferson Manor

Lake Accotink Lake Fairfax Lee District Lee High Mason District McLean Central Nottoway Olney Riverbend Stratton Woods Roundtree Martin Luther King

NEW! The Oaks Room at Twin Lakes Golf Course for parties, meetings, training sessions and other gatherings of up to 100. Catering and kitchen use are also available

For more information, visit the parks online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks

Call 703-324-8732 for the Park Authority’s centralized picnic reservation line to schedule your picnic. Winter 2010

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EVENTS country Victorian Christmas tree. Join costumed members of the 49th Virginia Infantry singing carols around the campfire. Other activities include making holiday crafts and roasting marshmallows. $6 (ages 3-93)

19 Saturday Wine Tasting at the Oaks: Great Local Buys from Faraway Places (21 yr. and up), 7-9pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. (SEE 12/5.) Advanced registration and payment required, $30/person

Holiday Ice Show 11:30am-1:30pm, Mt. Vernon RECenter, 703-7683224. See artistry on ice in this family-oriented show. Spectators welcome; admission is FREE.

29 Tuesday Snow Show 10-10:40am or 11:30am-12:10pm, Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center, 703-437-9101. Bring your holiday guests and join Master Puppeteer Bob Brown in a jolly, fun filled romp through a magical winter wonderland with feats of daring and skill by his delightful marionettes. Pre-paid reservations required. $4

January 9 Saturday Wine Tasting at the Oaks: Hardy Winter Reds (21 yr. and up), 7-9pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. (SEE 12/5.) Advanced registration and payment required, $30/person

Retreat

Elmore Farm Visitor Center at Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon, 703-437-9101 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/fpp

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10 Sunday Raise the Rafters (6 yrs and up) Enjoy 40s Jazz and Big Bands musical selections. Join Katy Benko and Julie Crosson on a journey through the Roots of Rock. Each month’s interactive performance in this three part series will highlight a decade progressing through the 40s, 50s, and 60s. Learn about trademark musical styles and artists from each decade and the history and culture that influenced and inspired the musicians. Cosponsored by The Council for the Arts of Herndon, and the Fairfax County Park Authority. FREE

23 Saturday Wine Tasting at the Oaks: Local Vineyards (21 yr. and up), 7-9pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. (SEE 12/5.) Advanced registration and payment required, $30/person

24 Sunday Sunday Matinee Movie - Babe

Hidden Pond Nature Center, Springfield, 703-451-9588 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hiddenpond

Horticulture Center at Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria, 703-642-5173 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp Huntley Meadows Park, Alexandria, 703-768-2525 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley Walney Visitor Center at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Chantilly/Centreville, 703-631-0013 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ecl

Children’s Holiday Shopping

10 Sunday Game Day 2-4pm, Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center, 703437-9101. Bring your family and friends or meet new friends at an afternoon of old-fashioned board games. Before television and movies, friends and families would get together, talk, play and socialize over a game board. Enjoy Dominoes, Backgammon, Monopoly and Parcheesi. Play a favorite game or learn a new one. FREE

Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale, 703-941-1065 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hiddenoaks

For your office or organization’s next business gathering

Where Choosing Gifts is Child’s Play! Frying Pan Farm Park

Colvin Run Mill Historic Site

Saturday, December 5, 12:30-3:30pm Monday, December 7, 2-5pm

Saturday, December 5, 10am-2pm Sunday, December 6, noon-4pm Monday, December 7, 1-4pm

v Wide selection of unusual gifts priced for child-sized budgets, with many selections $10 or less v Volunteers to help children shop v Free gift wrapping to ensure surprises for family and friends v Park attractions to delight all when the shopping is done Adults are required to wait on site; please call ahead for groups of six or more. Colvin Run Mill, 703-759-2771

Frying Pan, 703-437-9101

See pages 10 and 11 for addresses and directions.

Noon-1:30 pm or 2-3:30 pm, Frying Pan Farm Park

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EVENTS Visitor Center, 703-437-9101. This Academy Award winning film tells the heartwarming tale of Babe who thinks he is a sheep herding pig. Rated PG. Experience the action on the Visitor Center’s 12’ screen and sound system. After the movie, visit the many farm babies born in late winter. Check our website for due dates. FREE

February 6 Saturday Wine Tasting at the Oaks: East versus West Coast (21 yr. and up), 7-9pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. (SEE 12/5.) Advanced registration and payment required, $30/person

7 Sunday Raise the Rafters (6 yrs and up), 2-3pm, Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center, 703-437-9101. The 50s brought the birth of Rock ‘n Roll and Doo Wop. (See 10 January for additional details.) FREE

Game Day 2-4 pm, Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center, 703437-9101. (SEE 1/27.) FREE

20 Saturday Wine Tasting at the Oaks: The Great White Wines (21 yr. and up), 7-9pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. (SEE 12/5.) Advanced registration and payment required, $30/person

21 Sunday Sunday Matinee Movie - Pinocchio Noon-1:30 pm or 2-3:30 pm, Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center, 703-437-9101.This Academy Award winning film released in 1940 features the adventures of Pinocchio, a little wooden puppet that longs to be a boy. Rated G. Take a winter stroll on the farm and visit the many farm babies born in late winter. Check our website for due dates. Rated G. FREE

March 7 Sunday Game Day 2-4 pm, Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center, 703437-9101. (SEE 1/28.) FREE

7 Sunday Raise the Rafters (6 yrs and up) 2-3pm Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center, 703-437-9101. Groove along to 60s Motown music and selections from The British Invasion. (See 10 January for additional details.) FREE

13 Saturday Night Sky Festival (All ages), 6:30-8:30pm, Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. This year’s festival will feature Saturn. Activities include guided star gazing, looking through a telescope and listening to ancient stories about the constellations around the campfire. Join in other activities and games throughout the evening. Hot chocolate, tea, coffee and snacks will be available for purchase. Canceled if raining or snowing. Reservations recommended for groups of 10 or more. $5/person

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EVENTS/EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS

Exercise and Physical Fitness Something for everyone! Choose from a wide variety of classes including Pilates, yoga, kickboxing, GTS and more. Pilates Reformer classes at Lee District, South Run and Providence and the unique Gravity Training System (GTS) at Cub Run are available for personal and small group sessions. Get moving, get fit and have FUN! Please note that a physicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approval is recommended prior to beginning a fitness program.

Be a RECenter Member with Privileges! More fun, more value, more fitness! Flexible drop in group exercise classes are included with your pass. Members with discount fast passes (DFPs) and leisure fitness passes (LFPs) or customers who pay daily admission can drop into the group fitness classes listed on the XYO calendar - no registration, no extra cost. You can eXercise Your Options with more than 150 classes at eight RECenters. PLUS get FitLinxx, the computerized fitness network that gives you a virtual training partner. See the fitness director at your RECenter for details. Pass privileges also include use of weight rooms and pools and admission to selected special events. For more information, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks or your RECenter.

Golf Fit

Personal Training Try one-on-one or small group training for individual attention and custom programs that will help you achieve your fitness goals. Our certified personal trainers offer safe and effective sessions at all RECenters (except George Washington). For more information, contact the fitness directors at any RECenter.

Group Muscular Strength and Conditioning Classes Agility, Power & Speed Fun and challenging agility drills combined with exercises to help the athlete control powerful, explosive moves and to enhance coordination and dexterity. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

$30,003 contributed to date with registrations to the Park Authority Class Scholarship Fund

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Power Pump This class is designed to improve muscular endurance, strength, definition and tone. A fast-paced high energy workout using a barbell system burns fat while increasing metabolic rate. (XYO Pump technique class recommended prior to first class.)

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AEFA 16--55 minute lessons--$132

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For the golfer who wants a better all-around game through a golf-specific fitness program. Improve your strength, flexibility, balance, posture, stabilization and endurance training.

1ECA 11--55 minute lessons--$134

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Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stash those clubs away for winter! Save one for the Golf Fit classes at South Run RECenter and Pinecrest Golf Course that will get you ready to swing into the new season.

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Certified personal trainers and group fitness instructors, Pilates, yoga and tai chi instructors. Contact Monica Phillips, 703-324-8756

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EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS Weight Training Learn the basics! Weight circuit safety, techniques and orientation are covered. A great place to start if you are new to fitness rooms! 1EX 10--55 minute lessons--$112

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7pm 7pm

167 125 3501 01/06 1EX 167 125 3502 01/03 1EX

Weight Training for Women I Learn the basics! Weight circuit safety, techniques and orientation are covered. 1EW 5--55 minute lessons--$56 1EX 10--55 minute lessons--$112

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(16-Adult) SoRunREC SoRunREC CubRunREC LeeREC

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11:30am 11am 6:30pm 10am

167 125 3701 167 125 3702 192 125 3701 456 125 3701

01/06 01/04 01/06 01/03

$ 1EX 1EX 1EW 1EX

Group Aerobic Exercise Aerobic Basic Training Strengthen and tone your body through calisthenics and aerobic dance. Increase flexibility and reduce stress with this cardiovascular workout. Mat required. AEFA 16--55 minute lessons--$132

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(18-Adult) Herndon MS T/Th

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4:45pm 206 126 4101 01/12 AEFA

Boot Camp Fun, physical training that may include a combination of calisthenics, floor exercise and outdoor work. Great for the intermediate or advanced exerciser who is looking to mix things up a bit! 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99 1EC 22--55 minute lessons--$198

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(13-Adult) ProvREC Sa ProvREC T SoRunREC M/W

8am 7pm 7pm

159 126 2501 01/09 1EB 159 126 2502 01/12 1EB 167 126 2501 01/04 1EC

Boxing for Fitness I Push yourself to a new fitness level with traditional boxing moves. No gloves/wraps required. Optional light contact. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

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(13-Adult) LeeREC M LeeREC W

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7:30pm 456 126 2601 01/04 1EB 7:30pm 456 126 2602 01/06 1EB

Missing your favorite group fitness class? Check the XYO calendar online, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks, and posted monthly at your RECenter.

Winter 2010

Park Profile . . . Lisa Lansing After the arrival of her first child a decade ago, Lisa Lansing decided to get serious about fitness. She’d taken a variety of group exercise classes before kickboxing became her favorite. An instructor’s job was the logical next step. Working from home as a freelance graphic artist (she has a degree in graphic design from the University of Maryland), Lisa had the flexibility for an auxiliary career in fitness that also accommodated the schedules of her seven-year-old and 10-year-old children. She earned her certification in group fitness, and since then, she’s been teaching cardio kickboxing classes at Providence RECenter. Often, her two kids tag along. “They love it because they get to see what Mommy does!” Your personal fitness regimen? I teach kickboxing at Providence as well as boot camp at another gym. And I do a lot of cardio and strength training. I do yoga for flexibility. And Pilates for core strength. I do whatever keeps me in shape and works the whole body. I exercise almost every day, either teaching or taking a class. Why cardio kickboxing? With other fitness classes, you just don’t get that aggression out. People have stressful lives. They’ve gone through the day, building it up inside. With kickboxing, they can punch and kick it out. They can even scream it out. And then they feel happy about it afterwards!

Your goal for your students? I want them to have a sense of accomplishment by the end of the class session. By the end of the session, I want them to throw a punch and a kick properly, I want them to be confident, and I want them to feel revitalized. I’m really happy when they come back and take the class again. Then I know I’ve achieved my goals.

What’s different about your class? I like to incorporate boot camp-style moves – push ups, sit ups, running around. And I use a lot of equipment, like medicine balls and weights, to keep the class fresh and fun.

What do you like best about teaching at Providence? It’s just fun! The people in my class want to work out. There’s a vibe – they want to exercise hard, and they push me a little bit more. It’s very satisfying.

Cardio Kickboxing

Cycle Core

This high energy cardio class will tone your entire body plus teach you self-defense tactics. No contact required. Bag gloves are recommended.

A spin/Pilates basic mat class. Move with power through increased core strength and bring the outdoor challenge indoors as you ride your way to a stronger, leaner body!

1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99 1EC 22--55 minute lessons--$198

1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

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(13-Adult) ProvREC SpHillREC CubRunREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC

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7pm 6pm 7:30pm 2pm 7:30pm 7:30pm

159 126 3601 175 126 3601 192 126 3601 456 126 3601 456 126 3602 456 126 3603

01/12 01/05 01/04 01/03 01/05 01/07

1EC 1EC 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB

Crew This class offers a non-impact, cardiovascular workout that strengthens both the upper and lower body while burning a significant amount of calories! Rowers are provided. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

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(13-Adult) LeeREC Su

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(13-Adult) SoRunREC T SoRunREC M SoRunREC Th

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9am

456 126 1701 01/03 1EB

Free Subscription to Parktakes, call 703-222-4664

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7:30pm 167 126 4501 01/05 1EB 7:45pm 167 126 4502 01/04 1EB 5:30pm 167 126 4504 01/07 1EB

Cycle Flow This unique blend of Pilates, yoga and strength conditioning coupled with indoor cycling will challenge your mat workout while utilizing balance, strength and flexibility. Class is designed for all fitness levels. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

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(13-Adult) LeeREC M

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8:30pm 456 126 4601 01/04 1EB

EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS Cycle Row In this spin/crew class meet yourself between the road and the water! Cardio formats blend to burn optimal calories using the best small equipment group formats around! 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

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(13-Adult) LeeREC W LeeREC Th

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10am 9am

456 126 3801 01/06 1EB 456 126 3802 01/07 1EB

SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SpHillREC SpHillREC CubRunREC CubRunREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC MtVernREC

W F Sa T Th T Su Su W F Sa W

6:30pm 7:15pm 10am 7pm 7pm 9:30am 4:30pm 4pm 7:30pm 6pm 9am 6pm

167 125 2602 167 125 2603 167 125 2604 175 125 2601 175 125 2602 192 125 2601 192 125 2602 456 125 2601 456 125 2602 456 125 2603 456 125 2604 472 125 2601

01/06 01/08 01/02 01/05 01/07 01/05 01/03 01/03 01/06 01/08 01/02 01/06

1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB

Cycle Spin Performance Increase your competitive edge by practicing recovery, strength, endurance and interval drills. Improve performance with specificity of training and powerful cycling techniques. Heart monitors are not required but are recommended. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

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(13-Adult) SoRunREC Sa Wkfld/Moore Th LeeREC W

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6:30am 167 126 3201 01/02 1EB 8:15pm 183 126 3201 01/07 1EB 6:30pm 456 126 3201 01/06 1EB

Outdoor Exercise Biking for Fitness I Learn the basics of cycling, OUTSIDE! Cycle maintenance, proper equipment and clothing are all covered. The first class will meet at the park for which you register; later classes will meet at different bike trails throughout Fairfax County. Come prepared to ride during the first class and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget your helmet, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s required! 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

Low Impact Aerobics

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Low-impact class that offers an exciting, moderate intensity aerobic workout with less joint stress than traditional aerobics. Bring a mat and a towel to class.

(13-Adult) SoRunREC Sa

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(13-Adult) Wkfld/Moore T/Th WhiteOak ES T/Th

9am 6pm

183 126 0901 01/05 1EC 128 126 0901 01/12 AEFA

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Salsa Aerobics A unique program of high/low impact exercise based on Latin and Caribbean rhythms. Strengthen, shape, tone and stretch while you learn popular Latin dances such as salsa, merengue, cumbia, cha-cha, rumba and samba. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

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(13-Adult) ProvREC M

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7pm

159 129 5001 01/11 1EB

Zumba Join the latest in fitness, dance and fun. Dance themes combined with dynamic music turn fitness into a party! Maximize caloric output and tone your body using easy-to-follow dance steps. All levels welcome. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

9am

167 126 3001 01/02 1EB

AECB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$124

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(13-Adult) Riverbend Pk Su

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10am

357 129 1901 01/10 AECB

Intro to Mountain Biking Learn the fundamentals of mountain biking, improve your fitness level and learn to safely navigate your way to fun. Maintenance topics are also covered. Helmets required. Bring your own mountain bike and water, and dress for the weather. Class meets rain or shine. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

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(15-Adult) SoRunREC Sa

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8am

167 125 0701 01/02 1EB

Running for Fitness Whether you are new to running or training for a 5k race, this class is for you! Proper running technique, stretching and short distance race strategies are covered. Class will meet on track. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

Location

Add dimension to your fitness routine as you refresh and connect with nature. Enjoy fitness-building

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(13-Adult) BurkeLkPk Sa

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7am

819 126 3501 01/01 1EB

Have a Happy New Year with a happy new you!

Healthy Heart Pass Sale January 1st February 14th Get the best discount prices of the year

15% discount

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(13-Adult) OakMarREC OakMarREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC SoRunREC

on 4 month passes

T Sa Th F Sa W M T

7pm 10am 8pm 7pm 11am 6pm 8pm 7:30pm

142 125 2601 142 125 2602 159 125 2601 159 125 2602 159 125 2603 159 125 2604 159 125 2605 167 125 2601

01/05 01/02 01/14 01/15 01/09 01/13 01/11 01/05

1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB

17% discount on

Dynamic Nature Walking

1EC 22--55 minute lessons--$198 AEFA 16--55 minute lessons--$132

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hiking on the trails along the river, through the meadows or around the lake. This aerobic workout is great for beating stress and getting into shape while enjoying the great outdoors!

annual passes No residency restrictions

Available at all Park Authority RECenters

and online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/passesonline.htm

Free Subscription to Parktakes, call 703-222-4664

Winter 2010

EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS

Prenatal Fitness Pre Natal Yoga Join us in practicing flowing poses to relieve the aches and pains of pregnancy in a safe and welcoming environment. Combine safety and simplicity to make this time special for both of you! 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

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(13-Adult) LeeREC T

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7:30pm 456 127 1801 01/05 1EB

Yoga with Baby (18-Adult) Share the joy of yoga with your infant. You can enjoy the benefits of gentle stretching and strengthening poses with your baby by your side, in your arms or in variety of poses designed to make the experience effective and enjoyable for you both. A wonderful way to spend some time with your infant and improve your fitness level. Mats and baby seats recommended. Recommended for infants under 12 months. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

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(18-Adult) LeeREC W

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11am

456 129 5701 01/06 1EB

Alternative Exercise Awareness through Movement Learn to improve your posture, flexibility and coordination and relieve pain, tension and movement restrictions using the gentle Feldenkrais method. Move better, feel better and look better. 1EE 11--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$149

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(13-Adult) ProvREC T ProvREC T

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11am 159 128 4701 01/12 1EE 7:30pm 159 128 4702 01/12 1EE

Bones for Life Keeping your bones healthy is important at every age. This Feldenkrais method of exercise will help you improve bone health, muscle strength, balance and overall health and aid in the prevention of osteoporosis. 1EE 11--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$149

Location

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(13-Adult) ProvREC T

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6pm

159 128 4801 01/12 1EE

A practice of gentle but powerful movements that strengthen muscles and joints, improve circulation and enhance focus and concentration. AEBA 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Day

(18-Adult) LakeBrd Sec M

Winter 2010

Gentle Yoga Gentle stretches, yoga postures and breathing techniques to increase flexibility and strength for those desiring a slower pace. This gentle practice may be suitable for individuals returning from illness or injury or those with physical challenges. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99 1EE 11--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$149 AECB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$124

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(13-Adult) OakMarREC OakMarREC ProvREC SoRunREC SoRunREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore CubRunREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC MtVernREC FfxGovt Ctr

M F M Th Su Th T T F M W W T T

2pm 2pm 9:30am 10am 4:30pm 5:30pm 10:30am 6pm 11am 9am 9am 7pm 9:15am 5pm

142 129 3501 142 129 3502 159 129 3501 167 129 3501 167 129 3502 183 129 3501 183 129 3502 183 129 3503 192 129 3501 456 129 3501 456 129 3502 456 129 3503 472 129 3501 416 129 3501

01/04 01/08 01/11 01/07 01/03 01/07 01/05 01/05 01/08 01/04 01/06 01/06 01/05 01/12

$ 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB AECB

Hatha Yoga I

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Dahn Yoga

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Yoga practice can help you de-stress as you gain balance, flexibility and strength.

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4pm

310 128 3401 01/11 AEBA

Learn the basic yoga postures as you gain more strength and flexibility, while using different breathing techniques. This class may help improve your posture and your relaxation skills. Please bring a mat and towel to class. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99 1EE 11--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$149 AECB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$124

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(13-Adult) OakMarREC Th OakMarREC Th OakMarREC M

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5:30pm 142 129 1601 01/07 1EE 7pm 142 129 1602 01/07 1EE 5:30pm 142 129 1603 01/04 1EE

Free Subscription to Parktakes, call 703-222-4664

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9:50am 8:30pm 6pm 9:30am 11am 1pm 7:30pm 9am 4pm 10am 9am 5:30pm 9am 12:30pm 7:30pm 9:30am 10am 7:30pm 11am 11am 7pm 5:30pm 7pm 7:30am 7pm 12pm 8:30pm 12pm 7pm 7:30pm 10am 7pm 10am 7:50am 11am 10am 10am 6pm 10am 8am 6pm 6pm 9:30am 7pm 10am 7:30pm 7pm 6:30pm

142 129 1604 142 129 1605 159 129 1601 159 129 1602 159 129 1603 159 129 1604 159 129 1606 167 129 1601 167 129 1602 167 129 1604 167 129 1605 167 129 1606 167 129 1607 167 129 1608 167 129 1609 175 129 1601 175 129 1602 175 129 1603 175 129 1604 175 129 1605 175 129 1606 183 129 1601 183 129 1602 183 129 1603 183 129 1604 183 129 1605 183 129 1606 183 129 1607 183 129 1608 192 129 1601 192 129 1602 192 129 1603 192 129 1604 192 129 1605 456 129 1601 456 129 1602 456 129 1603 456 129 1604 456 129 1605 456 129 1606 472 129 1601 472 129 1602 472 129 1603 472 129 1604 472 129 1605 282 129 1601 557 129 1601 416 129 1601

01/07 01/04 01/12 01/13 01/15 01/10 01/14 01/04 01/04 01/06 01/05 01/08 01/02 01/02 01/04 01/02 01/03 01/04 01/05 01/07 01/05 01/04 01/04 01/02 01/07 01/05 01/05 01/06 01/06 01/05 01/06 01/07 01/08 01/02 01/03 01/04 01/06 01/07 01/08 01/02 01/04 01/05 01/07 01/07 01/08 01/11 01/14 01/12

1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB AECB AECB AECB

Hatha Yoga II Prerequisite: Hatha Yoga I or equivalent. Please bring a mat and towel to class. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99 1EE 11--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$149

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(13-Adult) OakMarREC ProvREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC Wkfld/Moore

Th T Sa F Su M W Su Sa M Th Sa

8:30pm 7:30pm 8am 9:30am 7pm 10:30am 7:30pm 3pm 8am 9:45am 7pm 7:30am

142 129 1701 159 129 1701 167 129 1701 167 129 1702 167 129 1703 167 129 1705 167 129 1706 167 129 1707 175 129 1701 175 129 1702 175 129 1703 183 129 1701

01/07 01/12 01/02 01/08 01/03 01/04 01/06 01/03 01/02 01/04 01/07 01/02

1EE 1EE 1EB 1EE 1EB 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EB 1EE 1EE

EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore CubRunREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC

Th T T M T Th Sa T Th Th

8:30pm 1:30pm 7pm 7pm 9am 9am 3pm 7pm 7:30am 6pm

183 129 1702 183 129 1703 183 129 1704 192 129 1701 456 129 1701 456 129 1702 456 129 1703 472 129 1701 472 129 1702 472 129 1703

01/07 01/05 01/05 01/04 01/05 01/07 01/02 01/05 01/07 01/07

1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EE 1EB

the physical body for overall wellbeing, increased concentration and positive energy. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

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Hatha Yoga III

(13-Adult) OakMarREC SpHillREC SpHillREC LeeREC LeeREC Dransvil Tvrn

F Su W Th Th M

6pm 5:30pm 8:30pm 11:30am 7pm 7pm

142 128 1801 175 128 1801 175 128 1802 456 128 1801 456 128 1802 556 128 1801

01/08 01/03 01/06 01/07 01/07 01/11

1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB

Prerequisite: Hatha Yoga I or equivalent. Please bring a mat and towel to class.

Pilates Intro

1EE 11--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$149

Location

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(18-Adult) Wkfld/Moore W

Time

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7:30pm 183 129 7801 01/06 1EE

Designed for those new to Pilates. Learn and practice basic concepts of core control, alignment and breathing. Students are introduced to elementary exercises used in classical progressive Pilates conditioning. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

Kundalini Yoga I

Location

This style of yoga involves a combination of short exercises, breathing techniques, deep relaxation and meditation. The exercises coordinate breath and movement to give you increased flexibility and muscle strength. The deep relaxation and meditation following the exercises provide a sense of well-being and are excellent for reducing stress. Bring a towel to lie on.

(13-Adult) ProvREC M ProvREC Th

1EE 11--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$149 AEBB 8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$99

Location

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(13-Adult) SpHillREC W SpHillREC Su MosbyWds ES Th

Time 7pm 4pm 7pm

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175 128 1701 01/06 1EE 175 128 1702 01/03 1EE 084 128 1701 01/14 AEBB

Kundalini Yoga II Kundalini I highly recommended. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

Location

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(13-Adult) OakMarREC T

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7pm

142 128 1901 01/05 1EB

Mat Fusion Looking for a safe and effective way to improve flexibility, endurance and muscle tone? Mat fusion encompasses the Eastern philosophy of yoga, the holistic approach of Pilates and the application of floor-based exercise techniques. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99 1EE 11--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$149

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(13-Adult) OakMarREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SpHillREC SpHillREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore

Th W T Th F T T W

6pm 9am 7pm 6pm 12pm 7pm 8:30am 11am

142 129 5401 167 129 5401 167 129 5402 175 129 5401 175 129 5402 183 129 5401 183 129 5402 183 129 5403

01/07 01/06 01/05 01/07 01/08 01/05 01/05 01/06

1EB 1EB 1EE 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB

Meditation Focus and calm your mind with breathing exercises that release tension. Centered mindfulness relaxes

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5pm 7pm

159 127 2601 01/11 1EB 159 127 2602 01/14 1EB

Pilates I Practice classical sequences of exercises based on the Pilates method. Focus is on core control, alignment and breathing to properly execute exercises that strengthen and lengthen the body. Bring a mat to class. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99 1EC 22--55 minute lessons--$198 1ED 33--55 minute lessons--$297 AECA 10--55 minute lessons--$83

MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC FfxGovt Ctr FfxGovt Ctr

M T W W Th Th Th

7pm 11am 8am 7pm 11am 6pm 7pm

472 128 0301 472 128 0302 472 128 0303 472 128 0304 472 128 0305 416 128 0301 416 128 0302

01/04 01/05 01/06 01/06 01/07 01/14 01/14

1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB AECA AECA

Pilates II An intermediate mat class building on skills learned in Pilates I. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99 1EC 22--55 minute lessons--$198 1ED 33--55 minute lessons--$297

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(13-Adult) OakMarREC SoRunREC SpHillREC SpHillREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore CubRunREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC MtVernREC

T/Th M/W/F M/W Sa Su T W M W Th Sa Sa

10:30am 9am 5pm 11am 10am 5pm 8pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 9am 10am 9:30am

142 128 0901 167 128 0901 175 128 0901 175 128 0902 183 128 0901 183 128 0902 183 128 0903 192 128 0901 456 128 0901 456 128 0902 456 128 0903 472 128 0901

01/05 01/04 01/04 01/02 01/03 01/05 01/06 01/04 01/06 01/07 01/02 01/02

1EC 1ED 1EC 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB

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Pilates III Prerequisite: Pilates II or equivalent. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

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(13-Adult) OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC SpHillREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore CubRunREC CubRunREC CubRunREC CubRunREC CubRunREC CubRunREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC

T/Th T/Th F M Th M Su F Sa M/W/F T Th M W Sa F Su Th T T M M T Th Sa Su M T W F Sa

8am 9:30am 9am 10am 6pm 6pm 8am 4:30pm 7:45am 10am 10am 10am 6:30pm 6pm 8am 11am 11am 6pm 6pm 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 7:30pm 6:30pm 7:30am 9:30am 9am 6:30pm 5:30pm 10am 9am

142 128 0301 142 128 0302 142 128 0303 159 128 0301 159 128 0302 159 128 0303 167 128 0301 167 128 0302 167 128 0303 167 128 0307 175 128 0301 175 128 0302 175 128 0303 175 128 0304 175 128 0305 175 128 0306 183 128 0301 183 128 0302 183 128 0303 183 128 0304 192 128 0301 192 128 0302 192 128 0303 192 128 0304 192 128 0305 192 128 0306 456 128 0301 456 128 0302 456 128 0303 456 128 0304 456 128 0305

01/05 01/05 01/08 01/11 0114 01/11 01/03 01/08 01/02 01/04 01/05 01/07 01/04 01/06 01/02 01/08 01/03 01/07 01/05 01/05 01/04 01/04 01/05 01/07 01/02 01/03 01/04 01/05 01/06 01/08 01/02

1EC 1EC 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1ED 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB

Free Subscription to Parktakes, call 703-222-4664

Day

(18-Adult) SpHillREC F CubRunREC Sa

Time

Code

10am 175 128 1201 01/08 1EB 8:30am 192 128 1201 01/02 1EB

Pilates Allegro Reformer Lessons Pilates lessons on a special apparatus that provides various levels of resistance within the full range of motion. Private lessons will stretch and strengthen your entire body and help you develop muscle balance, flexibility, agility and bone density. (Limit five people per lesson.) Prerequisite: Intro to Pilates Mat. Senior discount does not apply to these lessons. 1EAA 11--55 minute lessons--$195

Location

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(13-Adult) ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC

M W Th Th Th M M Su Th T Su F Su M M T Th Th Sa

6pm 7pm 12pm 6pm 9:30am 11:30am 5:30pm 7pm 9am 9am 9am 9am 6pm 10am 6:30pm 6:30pm 11am 8pm 11am

159 127 2501 159 127 2502 159 127 2503 159 127 2504 159 127 2505 167 127 2501 167 127 2502 167 127 2503 167 127 2504 167 127 2505 167 127 2508 167 127 2510 456 127 2501 456 127 2502 456 127 2503 456 127 2504 456 127 2505 456 127 2506 456 127 2507

01/11 01/13 01/14 01/14 01/14 01/04 01/04 01/03 01/07 01/05 01/03 01/08 01/03 01/04 01/04 01/05 01/07 01/07 01/02

$ 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA

Winter 2010

EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS Qigong I

Pilates Personal Training Exercising with a Pilates personal trainer gives individual attention and custom programs to increase core strength and flexibility. Pilates personal training is offered at Lee District, Providence, South Run and Spring Hill RECenters. Contact the fitness directors at those RECenters for more information.

Pilates Allegro Reformer Lessons II Pilates lessons on a special apparatus that provides a new level of workout with more complex exercise variations and longer sets. The movements develop coordination, strength and flexibility, while the concentration required improves the mind and body connection. Prerequisite: Pilates Allegro Reformer I. Senior discount does not apply to these lessons. 1EAA 11--55 minute lessons--$195

Location (13-Adult) ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC LeeREC

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Time 7pm 11:30am 6pm 10am 11am 12pm 9am 10am 8am 8:45am 7pm 7:30pm 8:30pm 10am

Code 159 127 3101 159 127 3102 159 127 3103 159 127 3104 159 127 3105 159 127 3106 159 127 3107 167 127 3101 167 127 3102 167 127 3104 456 127 3101 456 127 3102 456 127 3103 456 127 3104

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$ 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA 1EAA

Pilates and Power Yoga A perfect blend and combination of two related mind-body exercises -- dynamic yoga poses blended with Pilates body conditioning -- that focus on core training and improving flexibility and strength. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

Location

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(13-Adult) CubRunREC F MtVernREC Sa ProvREC Th

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Code

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12pm 192 129 4301 01/08 1EB 7:30am 472 129 4301 01/02 1EB 7pm 159 127 2602 01/14 1EB

Pilates Multi-Equipment Circuit Improve your core strength and flexibility by performing exercises on different Pilates equipment, including the reformer, tower, chair and jump board. Foam rollers, BOSUs and stability balls also will be used. Prior Pilates experience highly recommended. Senior discount does not apply to these lessons. 1EAA 11--55 minute lessons--$195

Location

Day

(13-Adult) ProvREC T

Time 7pm

Code

Begin

159 127 4301 01/12 1EAA

Pilates Reformer Classes

now at THREE RECenters Providence, South Run and Lee District Winter 2010

Perform gentle, graceful movements to improve body tone while increasing energy and mental acuity. 1EA 6--55 minute lessons--$55 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

Location

Day

(13-Adult) SpHillREC M Garfield ES M

Time

Code

Begin

7:30pm 175 128 3001 01/04 1EB 7pm 049 128 3001 01/11 1EA

Tai Chi I Ancient Chinese exercise that trains the mind as well as the body. Combines vigorous and gentle movements and requires deep concentration. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99 1EC 22--55 minute lessons--$198 1EE 11--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$149 AEBA 8--55 minute lessons--$66 AECA 10--55 minute lessons--$83

Location

Day

(13-Adult) OakMarREC Sa ProvREC M ProvREC T ProvREC F SoRunREC Sa SpHillREC T/Th SpHillREC M Wkfld/Moore M Wkfld/Moore M Wkfld/Moore Su Wkfld/Moore Th Wkfld/Moore Th Wkfld/Moore T/Th Wkfld/Moore T Wkfld/Moore T CubRunREC Sa LeeREC T Frying Pan Pk M Frying Pan Pk T KingsGln ES M

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12pm 6:30pm 3pm 1pm 3pm 10am 6:30pm 1:30pm 11:30am 10:30am 11:30am 8pm 1:30pm 11:30am 8pm 8am 7:30pm 7pm 7pm 6:30pm

142 128 2301 159 128 2301 159 128 2302 159 128 2303 167 128 2301 175 128 2301 175 128 2302 183 128 2301 183 128 2302 183 128 2303 183 128 2304 183 128 2305 183 128 2306 183 128 2307 183 128 2308 192 128 2301 456 128 2301 282 128 2301 282 128 2302 070 128 2301

01/02 01/11 01/12 01/15 01/09 01/05 01/04 01/04 01/04 01/03 01/07 01/07 01/05 01/05 01/05 01/02 01/05 01/11 01/12 01/11

$ 1EE 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EC 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EC 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB AECA AECA AEBA

Day

Time

Code

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(13-Adult) OakMarREC ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC SoRunREC SpHillREC SpHillREC KingsGln ES

Sa T W F Sa T/Th M M

1:30pm 2pm 7:30pm 2pm 4pm 11am 6:30pm 7:35pm

142 128 2101 159 128 2101 159 128 2102 159 128 2103 167 128 2101 175 128 2101 175 128 2102 070 128 2101

01/02 01/12 01/13 01/15 01/09 01/05 01/04 01/11

$ 1EE 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB 1EC 1EB AEBA

1EB 1EB 1EB 1EB

1EE 11--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$149

Location

Day

(13-Adult) OakMarREC M

Time

Code

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7pm

142 128 4601 01/04 1EE

Protect and strengthen your hips, wrists and spine while improving balance and flexibility in this yoga practice. Unique bone building exercises help with overall strength and mobility. 1EE 11--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$149

Location

Day

(13-Adult) ProvREC W

Time

Code

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11:30am 159 128 5801 01/13 1EE

Stress Management Yoga This total body workout with stretching, breathing and deep relaxation will give you a fresh start on the week to come. 1EE 11--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$149

Location

Day

(13-Adult) ProvREC W Wkfld/Moore W

Time

Code

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6pm 159 128 2601 01/13 1EE 5:30pm 183 128 2601 01/06 1EE

Yoga for Power A dynamic sequence of yoga poses. Students should be comfortable with the poses and be ready for a vigorous workout. Day

Tai Chi II strongly recommended. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

Begin

Time

Code

Begin

8pm 6pm

456 129 3601 01/06 1EB 472 129 3601 01/06 1EB

Yoga Take Two Learn the basic yoga postures while gaining strength and flexibility as a team. Partner yoga offers something unique to couples, parents and kids, and friends. It is a great way to strengthen relationships by fortifying trust and communication and playing TWOgether. 1EE 11--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$149

Location

Day

(13-Adult) OakMarREC F

Tai Chi III

(13-Adult) ProvREC T ProvREC W

01/15 01/09 01/04 01/07

This active, flowing style of yoga incorporates breath-synchronized movements, allowing poses to flow from one to another. Helps develop strength, flexibility and awareness of body and breath while leaving the body energized and the mind at peace.

(13-Adult) LeeREC W MtVernREC W

Location

Code

159 128 2203 167 128 2201 175 128 2201 456 128 2201

Vinyasa Yoga

Location

1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99 1EE 11--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$149 1EC 22--55 minute lessons--$198 AEBA 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Time

3pm 4pm 8:30pm 7pm

1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

Tai Chi I strongly recommended.

Day

F Sa M Th

Yoga for Better Balance and Bones

Tai Chi II

Location

ProvREC SoRunREC SpHillREC LeeREC

Time

Code

Begin

7pm

142 128 4301 01/08 1EE

Family Fitness Cycle Spin Youth & Family

10am 159 128 2201 01/12 1EB 6:30pm 159 128 2202 01/13 1EB

Free Subscription to Parktakes, call 703-222-4664

A fun, upbeat cycle spin class for youth and/or their parents! Class will help students develop cardiovas-

EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS cular conditioning on indoor spin bikes while learning about cycling. Music and instruction take you on a journey through hills, sprints and open road. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

Location

Day

(11-Adult) ProvREC M Wkfld/Moore W

Time

Code

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6pm 5pm

159 126 5401 01/11 1EB 183 126 5401 01/06 1EB

SoRunREC MtVernREC MtVernREC

Su W W

6pm 167 125 3604 02/14 1EW 4:30pm 472 125 3601 01/06 1EW 4:30pm 472 125 3602 02/17 1EW

Aerobics I - Senior

Yoga for Youth and Teens Use ancient yoga to tone and stretch, increase awareness and concentration and improve methods of physical and mental relaxation. Bring a mat to class. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

Family Fitness Zone Bring the whole family to this interactive fitness experience. Dance Dance Revolution(tm), Nintendo Wii(tm), Playstation 2(tm), interactive spin bikes and other entertainment-based equipment will be used. All participants must register.

Location

Day

(10-14 yrs) SoRunREC Th (6-12 yrs) LeeREC W

Time

Code

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4:30pm 167 128 2801 01/07 1EB 6pm

456 129 2501 01/06 1EB

1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

Location

Day

(5-Adult) SoRunREC Th SoRunREC T

Time

Code

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6pm 6pm

167 129 8302 01/07 1EB 167 129 8305 01/05 1EB

Senior Fitness For the senior who is just returning to exercise or has been recently released from a hospital exercise program. Beginning muscular strengthening exercises with hand weights, easy aerobics and stretching are taught to get you moving safely. 1EC 22--55 minute lessons--$198

Location

Day

Time

Code

(60 yrs+) ProvREC M/W

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11am

159 129 0401 01/11 1EC

Aerobics II - Senior This class is perfect for the active senior who is beyond beginner but not quite advanced. Muscle strengthening with hand weights, low impact, moderate-intensity aerobics and stretching at intermediate levels are taught.

1EC 22--55 minute lessons--$198

Location

Youth and Teen Fitness

Day

(60 yrs+) ProvREC T/Th

Endurance Training

Time

Code

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8:30am 159 129 0501 01/12 1EC

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Class will focus on improving endurance while increasing muscle strength. Simple high-energy moves give the best cardio and toning work. Students are taken through interval stations to perform cardio and weight training activities using jump ropes, steps, weights, bands and body bars.

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1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

Location

Day

(8-16 yrs) CubRunREC T

Time

Code

Begin

4:30pm 192 128 3901 01/05 1EB

Fitness Fusion for Girls This â&#x20AC;&#x153;fusionâ&#x20AC;? fitness class introduces pre-teen and adolescent girls to a non-competitive group fitness environment, teaching them a fun and healthy habit for life. The class incorporates a variety of exercises for aerobic conditioning, strengthening and stretching -- and all to music that girls in this age range love. 1EC 22--55 minute lessons--$198

Location

Day

(11-14 yrs) SoRunREC T/Th

Time

Code

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4:30pm 167 126 5301 01/05 1EC

Weight Training for Teens Learn proper use of equipment, techniques and safety, along with stretching, strength and endurance exercises. Students who complete a final test will be issued a weight room pass (to be used with admission) that entitles teens, ages 12-15, to use the weight room without adult supervision. 1EW 5--55 minute lessons--$56

Location

Day

(12-15 yrs) OakMarREC Th SoRunREC Su SoRunREC Su SoRunREC Su

Time

Code

Begin

7pm 5pm 6pm 5pm

142 125 3601 167 125 3601 167 125 3602 167 125 3603

01/07 01/03 01/03 02/14

$ 1EW 1EW 1EW 1EW

Free Subscription to Parktakes, call 703-222-4664

Winter 2010

EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS/FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS Chair Fitness - Senior Exercises designed to improve and maintain upper and lower body strength, range of motion and flexibility. All exercises may be done seated. Variations are offered for those who wish to stand. Relaxation techniques and light cardio conditioning will be included. Day

(60 yrs+) SpHillREC M/W

Time

Code

This course is designed to teach fundamental drawing skills through various techniques and projects. Students will need to bring an 11”x14” sketch pad and two drawing pencils (HB and 6B). Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

Any supply fees are payable to instructor at first class and are non-refundable.

Art Instructors Wanted

1EC 22--55 minute lessons--$198

Location

Discover Drawing

Fine Arts and Crafts

Begin

12:30pm 175 126 4201 01/04 1EC

Qualified art instructors needed to teach cartooning, drawing, painting and craft classes for children and adults. Call Jennifer Braun (703324-5540) for details or email instructors@ fairfaxcounty.gov for an application.

FallProof This program addresses several fundamental principles to help identify risks for falls and develop strategies to prevent falls. Class includes one-on-one pre and post assessments. FallProof includes working on posture, proper gait patterns, range of stability and optimizing the functioning of the sensory systems of balance. Class limited to eight. Senior discount does not apply to these lessons. 1EFP 9--lessons--$198

Location

Day

Time

Code

Begin

(60 yrs+) OakMarREC ProvREC ProvREC SoRunREC SpHillREC Wkfld/Moore MtVernREC

T Th Th W W T W

2:30pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 11am 11am 11am

142 129 8201 159 129 8201 159 129 8202 167 129 8201 175 129 8201 183 129 8201 472 129 8201

01/05 01/07 01/07 01/06 01/06 01/05 01/06

$ 1EFP 1EFP 1EFP 1EFP 1EFP 1EFP 4EFP

For active seniors who want to add variety to their exercise program.Get the results of a personal training session in a group setting! Improve agility, balance and coordination while increasing muscular endurance and strength. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99

Day

(60 yrs+) ProvREC M OakMarREC W

Time

Code

Begin

8:30am 159 125 2301 01/11 1EB 12pm 142 125 2301 01/06 1EB

Weight Training - Senior (60 yrs+) Learn safe, effective and proper techniques for using weight training equipment to increase strength and improve health and fitness. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99 1EX 10--55 minute lessons--$112

Location

Day

(60 yrs+) Wkfld/Moore T/Th LeeREC M

Time

Code

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10:30am 183 129 1001 01/05 1EX 12:30pm 456 129 1001 01/04 1EB

Yoga - Senior (60 yrs+) Designed for those desiring a slow-paced introduction to yoga. 1EE 11--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$149

Location

Day

OakMarREC W

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Artists will develop their own style while exploring opportunities for self-expression and creativity through a variety of art mediums. Supply list available at first class. 1FA 10--55 minute lesson--$84 1FC 10--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$168 AFGC 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Location (6-12 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore CubRunREC (9-12 yrs) GreenbrE ES (13-Adult) LeeREC

Day

Time

Code

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M T W

4pm 183 130 0901 01/11 1FA 5pm 183 130 0902 01/12 1FA 6:30pm 192 130 0901 01/13 1FA

5pm

054 130 1001 01/15 AFGC

7pm

456 131 3301 01/11 1FC

Time

Code

3pm

142 129 1201 01/06 1EE

Fine arts mixed media class offering a variety of drawing, painting and other fun projects. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. 1FA 10--55 minute lesson--$84 AFGC 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Location (5-7 yrs) ProvREC SoRunREC SoRunREC Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Flint HL ES Oakton HS (8-12 yrs) Lk Fairfax Pk Lk Fairfax Pk ProvREC

Day

Time

Code 159 130 4001 167 130 4001 167 130 4003 183 130 4001 183 130 4002 038 130 4001 319 130 4001

Begin 01/09 01/13 01/14 01/09 01/11 01/11 01/11

Sa W Th Sa M M M

11am 5pm 4pm 12:30pm 4pm 4pm 4pm

1FA 1FA 1FA 1FA 1FA AFGC AFGC

Th Th Sa

4:10pm 835 130 4101 01/14 1FA 5:30pm 835 130 4102 01/14 1FA 11am 159 130 4101 01/09 1FA

Develop basic art skills using a variety of art media. Additional supply fee payable to instructor at first class. 1FA 10--55 minute lesson--$84 AFGC 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Day

(6-8 yrs) OakMarREC M Wkfld/Moore Sa (9-12 yrs) OakMarREC M

(13-Adult) LakeAccotink Wkfld/Moore (6-8yrs) Wkfld/Moore CubRunREC (6-12 yrs) ProvREC Bonnie B ES Brookfld ES Cub Run ES Flint HL ES KeeneMl ES Kings Pk ES Lake Ann ES Orng Hnt ES RoseHill ES Terr Ctr ES Westgate ES WillSprg ES Oakton HS

Time

Code

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4pm 142 130 0601 01/11 1FA 12:30pm 183 130 0601 01/09 1FA 5pm

Day

Time

Code

W W

10am 850 132 1601 01/13 1FB 7:15pm 183 132 1601 01/13 1FG

W W

6:10pm 183 130 1801 01/13 1FA 5:30pm 192 130 1801 01/13 1FA

W M F Sa M W M T T W Th W F T

7:30pm 5pm 4pm 12pm 5pm 5pm 4:30pm 5:30pm 4pm 5pm 4:30pm 5pm 4pm 6:30pm

159 130 1701 008 130 1701 011 130 1701 030 130 1701 038 130 1701 068 130 1701 071 130 1701 072 130 1701 094 130 1701 101 130 1701 112 130 1701 124 130 1701 129 130 1701 319 130 1701

Begin

01/13 01/11 01/15 01/09 01/11 01/13 01/11 01/12 01/12 01/13 01/14 01/13 01/15 01/12

1FA AFGC AFGC AFGC AFGC AFGC AFGC AFGC AFGC AFGC AFGC AFGC AFGC AFGC

Students and an adult family member will learn the basics of color shading, harmony and blending, in addition to basic drawing skills. Students will work with pencils and colored pencils. Both parent and child should bring a sketch pad and pencils (4B, HB and 2H) to class. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. 1FM 5--55 minute lessons--$64

Location

142 130 0801 01/11 1FA

Free Subscription to Parktakes, call 703-222-4664

Day

(6-12 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Sa Wkfld/Moore Th

Time

Code

Begin

1:30pm 183 132 4601 01/09 1FM 6pm 183 132 4602 01/14 1FM

Draw with Color Learn color shading, blending and color harmony using pencils and colored pencils. Bring a sketch pad and pencils (4B, HB and 2H). Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. AFGC 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Location

Discovery Art

Location

Draw With Me!

Art Above & Beyond

Total Body Conditioning-Senior (60 yrs+)

Location

Studio Art

1FA 10--55 minute lesson--$84 1FB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$126 1FG 5--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$62 AFGC 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Day

(6-8 yrs) Belveder ES T KingsGln ES F

Time

Code

Begin

4:30pm 007 130 3701 01/12 AFGC 4pm 070 130 3701 01/15 AFGC

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FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS Cartooning

Discover Painting

Sharpen your drawing skills and learn how to develop characters and illustrate background to create cartoons. Bring a sketch pad and black soft lead pencils (4B and 2H). Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

Designed to teach fundamental painting skills through various techniques and projects. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. 1FC 10--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$168 AFGB 8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$99

1FA 10--55 minute lesson--$84 AFGC 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Location

Day

(7-14 yrs) ProvREC W Frying Pan Pk M Brookfld ES F ChurchRd ES Th Cub Run ES Sa Laurel Rg ES W SpringHl ES T Westgate ES W Oakton HS T

Location

Time

Code

Begin

6:30pm 2pm 5pm 4:30pm 11am 5pm 4pm 4pm 7:30pm

159 130 0501 282 130 0501 011 130 0501 023 130 0501 030 130 0501 074 130 0501 107 130 0501 124 130 0501 319 130 0501

01/13 01/11 01/15 01/14 01/09 01/13 01/12 01/13 01/12

$ 1FA AFGC AFGC AFGC AFGC AFGC AFGC AFGC AFGC

(7-14 yrs) Laurel Rg ES W SpringHl ES T

Begin

6pm 5pm

074 130 6101 01/13 AFGC 107 130 6101 01/12 AFGC

Absorbed in art, children gain life-enriching skills and the self-satisfaction that comes from creating something beautiful.

Claymation the Stop Motion Way

ATVI 8--45 minute lessons--$110

Location

Day

(8-12 yrs) ProvREC F

Time 12pm

Code

Begin

159 130 5601 01/15 ATVI

Cartooning & Digital Animation In a hands-on environment, students develop an understanding of computers and how to use technology as their tool for success while applying artistic skills and original artwork to create sophisticated animations. Supply fee of $15 is payable at the first class. ATVI 8--45 minute lessons--$110

Location

Day

(6-12 yrs) ProvREC F

Time

Code

Begin

10am

159 130 5501 01/15 ATVI

Learn to draw seasonal landscapes on prepared papers using colored pencils. Topics will cover drawing techniques, composition, how to include architectural and other landscape features. Supply list will be mailed before first class. AFGD 8--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$132

Location

Day

(13-Adult) Riverbend Pk T

Time 1pm

Code

Learn basics of still life drawing and portrait work. Students should bring pencils, erasers and drawing pad to first class. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

357 130 2201 01/19 AFGD

Code

Begin

1pm

357 130 7301 01/18 AFGD

Day

(6-12 yrs) Navy ES T

Time

Code

Begin

5pm

087 130 2801 01/12 AFGC

Pastel Drawing Students will learn traditional pastel mark methods, use of color, blending and cross blending techniques in relation to composition and placement within their drawings. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. AFGB 8--1 hour 25 minute lesson--$99

Day

(13-Adult) WillSprg ES F

Time

Code

Begin

5pm

129 131 5001 01/15 AFGB

Animal Art Learn various techniques for drawing and painting our animal friends, both tame and wild. Bring a sketchpad and pencils (4B, HB and 2H). Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. Location

Day

(6-8 yrs) Lake Ann ES T

Time

1FA 10--55 minute lesson--$84 AFGB 8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$99

Code

Day

(6-12 yrs) Wkfld/Moore M NewFrst ES W EagleVw ES F

Time

Code

Begin

5pm 183 130 1601 01/11 1FA 4:30pm 088 130 1601 01/13 AFGB 5:30pm 139 130 1601 01/15 AFGB

Watercolor Works

AFGC 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Location

AFGC 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Begin

Time

Students will be introduced to the basic colors and techniques of watercolor. Concepts such as wet-onwet, dry watercolor, color layering and blending will be explored. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

Location

Still Life Drawing

Location

Landscape Drawing with Color

Watercolor Painting

See your clay creations come to life! Students will help write a script, create clay characters and learn stop motion techniques. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

Day

(13-Adult) Riverbend Pk M

AFGC 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Code

Begin

AFGD 8--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$132

Location

Time

Code

Learn to paint landscapes in watercolor. Emphasis is on composition and color. Class includes a combination of indoor and outdoor painting. Supply list will be mailed before first class.

Prerequisite: Cartooning I or equivalent. Learn more advanced techniques including character development and animation. Day

Time

Landscape Painting in Watercolor

Cartooning II

Location

Day

(13-Adult) Level I SpHillREC W 10am 175 132 1801 01/13 1FC Oakton HS W 6:30pm 319 132 1801 01/13 AFGB (13-Adult) Level II SpHillREC W 10am 175 130 5901 01/13 1FC

Begin

4:30pm 072 432 8501 01/12 AFGC

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Learn techniques for watercolor painting and complete independent projects. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. 1FB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$126 1FC 10--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$168 1FG 5--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$62 AFGB 8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$99

Location

Day

Time

Code

Begin

(13-Adult) LakeAccotink ProvREC SpHillREC SpHillREC Wkfld/Moore Silvrbrk ES

W Sa W W Sa T

12pm 12pm 12:30pm 7pm 9am 7pm

850 131 3001 159 131 3001 175 131 3001 175 131 3002 183 131 3001 105 131 3001

01/13 01/09 01/13 01/13 01/09 01/12

$ 1FB 1FC 1FC 1FC 1FG AFGB

Water Color Works II Prerequisite: Water Color Works I or equivalent. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. 1FC 10--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$168

Location

Day

(13-Adult) ProvREC Sa SpHillREC W SpHillREC W

Time

Code

Begin

12pm 159 130 6001 01/09 1FC 12:30pm 175 130 6001 01/13 1FC 7pm 175 130 6002 01/13 1FC

Winter 2010

FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS Fundamentals of Acrylics

Pottery for Children

Pottery II

Paint with acrylics using odor-free paints and no solvents. Students will learn the basic techniques needed to create a still life or landscape with acrylics. Supply list available at first class.

Introduction to clay and the pottery-making process using hand-building methods. Make pinch pots and learn coiling, slab work techniques, painting, glazing and firing.

Refine and develop your skills of clay preparation, throwing, trimming and glazing. Attendance at first class is essential. Class fee includes 25 lbs of clay and three hours of lab time. Supply fee for tools is required.

1FB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$126 1FG 5--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$62

Location

Day

(13-Adult) LakeAccotink M Wkfld/Moore T

Time

Code

Begin

1FB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$126

10am 850 133 0001 01/11 1FB 7:10pm 183 133 0001 01/12 1FG

Oil Painting Learn techniques for painting with oils. Brush movements, color coordination and style are stressed. Supply list available or supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. 1FC 10--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$168 1FG 5--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$62 AFGD 8--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$132

Location

Day

(13-Adult) ProvREC Sa Wkfld/Moore Sa Riverbend Pk W

Time

Code

Begin

12pm 159 131 3101 01/09 1FC 10:30am 183 131 3101 01/09 1FG 1pm 357 131 3101 01/20 AFGD

AFGB 8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$99

(13-Adult) LakeAccotink T

Day

Time

Code

Begin

Time

Code

Begin

11am

850 132 6401 01/12 AFGB

1FD 10--2 hour 55 minute lessons--$228

Location Sa Sa M M F F

9am 10:30am 2:30pm 4pm 2:30pm 4pm

183 130 1301 183 130 1302 183 130 1303 183 130 1304 183 130 1305 183 130 1306

01/09 01/09 01/11 01/11 01/15 01/15

1FB 1FB 1FB 1FB 1FB 1FB

Pottery for Children II Prerequisite: Pottery I for Children or equivalent. 1FB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$126

Learn this new way of decorative painting. Simple, easy, fun and elegant strokes are learned in each class with a focus on completing a new project by the end of the session. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. Day

(6-12 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore

Location

One Stroke Painting

Location

Day

(6-12 yrs) Wkfld/Moore T

Time 4pm

Code

Begin

183 130 1401 01/12 1FB

Open Pottery Lab at Audrey Moore RECenter The pottery lab at Audrey Moore RECenter is open to experienced potters. Cost is $4 per hour or save with a 12-hour pass, $30 for current students, $45 for non-students. Clay fee is $18 for 25 pounds, and there is a 25 cent-percubic-inch additional charge for glazing and firing. Lab hours are Sundays 1pm to 4:30pm, Mondays and Fridays 9:30am to 12:30pm, and Fridays 7pm to 9:55pm. Call Audrey Moore RECenter at 703/321-7082 to confirm lab hours on given days.

(16-Adult) Wkfld/Moore T Wkfld/Moore W Wkfld/Moore Th

Students will make a variety of simple projects with clay while learning the basics of working with clay. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. 1FA 10--55 minute lesson--$84

Location

Day

(6-12 yrs) Wkfld/Moore F

Time

Code

Begin

5:30pm 183 132 8202 01/15 1FA

Fun with Crazy Dough Students will learn how to make crazy dough from scratch, and then they’ll create a variety of projects using crazy dough. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. AFGC 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Location

Day

(6-12 yrs) Wapls Ml ES M

Time

Code

Begin

5:30pm 119 132 7701 01/11 AFGC

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Winter 2010

Pottery for Teens Introduction to the potter’s wheel, with emphasis on clay preparation, centering, firing and glazing. Attendance at first class is essential. Class fee includes 25 lbs of clay and three hours of lab time. Supply fee for tools is required. 1FC 10--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$168

Location

Day

(13-17 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Sa

Time

Code

Begin

12:30pm 183 131 1101 01/09 1FC

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Pottery - Handbuilding Introduction to intermediate instruction using pinch, slab and coil methods to create either functional or abstract pieces. Glazing and techniques for textures and other decorations will be included. Class fee includes 25 lbs of clay and three hours of lab time. 1FD 10--2 hour 55 minute lessons--$228

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Digital Photography There’s more to photography than just using the “automatic” setting. Topics will include your camera’s controls, resolution, flash, composition, stop motion, close ups and more. Course will include weekly assignments with reviews. Software and printing also will be covered. Any supply fee payable to instructor at first class. 1FA 10--55 minute lesson--$84 1FB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$126 1FF 5--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$84 AFCA 10--55 minute lessons--$83

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Fun with Clay!

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Digital Photography II Prerequisite: Digital Photography I or equivalent. 1FA 10--55 minute lesson--$84

Pottery I Introduction to the potter’s wheel, with emphasis on clay preparation, centering, firing and glazing. Attendance at first class is essential. Class fee includes 25 lbs of clay and three hours of lab time. Supply fee for tools is required.

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Artsy Einsteins

1FD 10--2 hour 55 minute lessons--$228

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Where science meets art, create artistic objects and learn the function ofr each creation. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. AFGC 8--55 minute lessons--$66

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FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS Art Around the World

Crocheting

Let’s travel internationally, no passports needed! Students will make a variety of fun art projects from around the world. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

Are you stuck on a problem or not sure where to begin? Students will receive individual attention based on skill level and projects. Class will emphasize crocheting to fit and translation of patterns. Bring one size H (8) crochet hook and a skein of light colored four-ply worsted weight yarn.

AFGC 8--55 minute lessons--$66

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Artistic Journaling Capture life’s little moments in a handmade journal. Learn fun and easy step-by-step techniques of fabric painting, embellishment ideas using beads, buttons and more, image transfer, writing and stamping techniques and decorative stitching. No previous sewing skills necessary. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. AFGC 8--55 minute lessons--$66

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Beading Basics Students will make simple beaded projects. With tips and hints, students will expand upon their knowledge, creating more complicated projects along the way. Students should bring nail clippers to class. Minimal supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

1FB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$126

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Knitting Master the basics of knitting. Students will learn the techniques and terminology of knitting and how to choose materials, as well as tips and hints. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. Providence students should bring size 8 needles and one skein of light colored worsted weight yarn. 1FA 10--55 minute lesson--$84 1FB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$126 AFCA 10--55 minute lessons--$83

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1FN 2--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$25

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Little Dolls for Busy Hands Students will make several simple dolls as they explore different techniques and media. Skills will include knotting, braiding, drawing and more. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. AFGB 8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$99

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Basic Sewing I Students will learn basic sewing skills including the ruler and proper measuring, threading and maintenance of the sewing machine, various hand stitches and how to read and adjust a pattern. No previous experience necessary. Supply fee of $35 payable to instructor at first class. 1FV2 5--2 hour lessons--$185

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Quilting Learn the basics of modern methods of quilt construction. Subjects covered include fabric and thread selection, rotary cutting methods and piecing methods. Also included are instructions on finishing a quilt including sandwiching, quilting the quilt and binding. This is an ongoing class, with students at all stages of their chosen project. AFGA 8--2 hour 25 minute lessons--$165

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Home Decor Students will learn how to add pizzazz to their homes and save money by making pillows, curtains, pillow shams and more. Learn how to properly measure and attach curtain rods and blinds to create beautiful window treatments. All work will be demonstrated and reinforced through lab and homework. Students may bring their own machine to class. Supply fee of $35 payable to instructor at first class. 1FV2 5--2 hour lessons--$185

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Holiday Craft Sampler Are you looking for something original and personal to give Mom and Dad for the holidays? In this

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workshop you can make creative gifts for friends and family this holiday season. $25 supply fee payable to the instructor. 1FL 1--1 hour 55 minute lesson--$23

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Basket Making Learn to make a Native American style coiled needle basket or a traditional reed basket. Want to walk on the wild side? Try your hand at a random weave basket. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. 1FAA 1--3 hour lesson--$35

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Nature Scrapbooking Have lots of pictures from your latest eco-vacation? Is your child a nature nut? Create lasting memories by making a nature-themed scrapbook. Learn the basics and some creative ideas. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. 1FE 5--55 minute lessons--$42

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Floral Arranging Work with dried or silk flowers to create your own beautiful arrangements. Bring knife, scissors and wire cutters to class. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. AFAD 2--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$45

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For gifts with flair . . . Try your parks this holiday season.

Wakefield Arts and Crafts Show, Dec. 5 and 6 And don’t forget Nature Centers, the country stores at Frying Pan and Colvin Run and the gift shops at Sully and Green Spring. Winter 2010

GARDENING For plant lovers, find succulents, scented geraniums, cacti and other young houseplants to make this a green holiday season.

December 6 Gardeners’ Holiday Open House: Gifts from the Garden Noon-4pm. Make crafty holiday-inspired-creations, listen to seasonal music, enjoy free refreshments and view the beautiful exhibit from George Mason Printmaking Guild and decorations fashioned by our talented volunteers and staff. This festive day is for gardeners of all ages, individuals and families. FREE

Children’s Programs Family Fun Family-friendly workshops for kids (6 and up) with accompanying adult(s). Each workshop features a seasonal theme and a project to take home.

Saturday, November 14 Flower Power: Grow Awesome Amaryllis 2-3pm. Learn to grow a big, colorful amaryllis flower indoors. Plant your own amaryllis bulb in a container to take home and add color to the holidays. Includes bulb, container and soil.$15/project

It’s always spring in the greenhouse at Green Spring Gardens. And the park’s lively and engaging gardening programs continue year round, giving gardeners plenty to think about, plan and organize for the growing season ahead.

Gardening Green Spring Gardens 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, VA 22312 703-642-5173 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/ Green Spring Gardens serves Fairfax County residents and visitors by advancing the awareness and practice of gardening. The gardens and educational programs focus on practical landscaping techniques that are appropriate for the Washington metro area. Additional programs emphasize historic influences on the land and Fairfax County residents’ role in preserving cultural resources. Open to the public are a horticulture center, library, demonstration gardens, a historic landscape and buildings, and a wooded stream valley with ponds. Park grounds open from dawn to dusk. Gardens: Gardens featuring a wide variety of trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, annuals, bulbs and vegetables provide ideas and inspiration for the home gardener. Horticulture Center: Visit the greenhouse and shop for plants, gardening tools (staff favorites) and other useful gifts and gardening items. The Green Spring Library is open daily. This non-circulating library features horticulture books and magazines, plant society newsletters and a community kiosk filled with information about local horticultural events. For hours and more information, call 703-642-5173. Historic Green Spring: Families occupied and adapted

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the Green Spring landscape and buildings from the late 1700s until the mid 20th century. Today visitors can view changing art exhibits, enjoy tea with a tour or program, and shop in the unique museum shop. For hours and more information, call 703-941-7987. Registration for Green Spring Gardens’ Programs: For credit card registration, call 703-642-5173 (Adult and Children’s Programs), 704-941-7987 (Historic House Programs) or 703-324-3988 (TTY). All programs require pre-registration; Visa and MasterCard accepted. Refund Policy -Programs are canceled if the number of registrants is below the minimum. Programs may be canceled for inclement weather. If weather is questionable, please call 703-642-5173 for cancellation information. A full refund is given if Green Spring Gardens cancels a class. When a customer cancels a registration, the following fees apply: For cancellations received 14 or more days prior to the start date, a full refund is given. For requests received 13 or fewer days prior to the start date, a processing fee is applied. If a customer cancels a Garden Getaway reservation within 13 days of the trip, no refund will be given.

Shopping Opportunity! The Garden Gate Gift Shops in the Horticulture Center and Historic House have fabulous gardening tools, apparel and books. Our fine teas, cookbooks and tea paraphernalia are perfect for your gift list.

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Saturday, December 5 Flower Power: Grow Pretty Paperwhites 2-3pm. Plant your own paperwhite bulbs in a container to brighten the wintry days ahead. Includes bulbs, container and soil. $15/project

Saturday, January 16 Let It Snow: Snow Globe Workshop 2-3pm. Create an enchanted winter wonderland scene in a jar with miniature figurines. Then turn it into a snow globe with magic snow flakes. Take it home and let it snow! Includes all project materials. $15/project.

Saturday February 6 Flower Power: Blooming Branches for a Winter Bouquet 2-3pm. Get a jump on the seasons by forcing flowers. We’ll show you how to cut branches of flowering trees and shrubs and coax them to bloom indoors for an early spring! $15/project includes branches and containers

Family Story Time Mondays at 2pm: January 25, February 22, March 29 Visit the Children’s Library Corner, listen to stories read aloud and enjoy an activity. All ages. FREE. No registration.

Let’s Grow: Kids’ Garden Camp (8-12 yrs.), April 12-16, Monday-Friday, 9am-noon. Join this week-long, spring break garden camp to sprout seeds, plant flowers and grow vegetables, plus explore soil, seasons and weather with fun hands-on activities. Help build a spring garden. Learn how to grow and cook your own nutritious food. Come back and watch the garden grow. $150/student includes materials and light nutritious snack.

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Adult Series and Workshops Registration and prepayment required for all programs unless otherwise noted. Call 703-642-5173 for information and to register.

Harry Allen Winter Lecture Series Sundays, January 17- March 21 Each year the Friends of Green Spring (FROGS) sponsor the Winter Lecture Series. This popular series features illustrated talks by authors, horticulturalists, artists, garden designers, scientists and others on the cutting edge of horticulture. After the lecture, meet the speakers and enjoy refreshments. $10/lecture

January 17 Sunday What’s New in Woody Plants? 1:30-3pm. Richard Olsen, a research geneticist and lead scientist for the urban tree breeding program at the U.S. National Arboretum, presents both his researcher’s view and personal view of what woody plants we should be growing in our gardens. $10

24 Sunday Wildflowers in Africa: Adventures in Compiling the First Wildflower Guide for Zambia 1:30-3pm. Come along on an adventure with artist Doreen Bolnick as she shares stories about the plants and her time in Zambia. $10

31 Sunday Mysteries of Orchid Pollination 1:30-3pm. Tom Mirenda, Smithsonian Horticulturalist, demystifies orchid pollination. From mating deceptions to pseudo-copulation, Tom will describe how these beguiling plants manage to “have their way” with insects, birds and man, too. $10

February 7 Sunday Managing Wildlife Conflict 1:30-3pm. Are you having troubles with deer and rabbits feasting on your garden? Victoria Monroe, Wildlife Biologist for Fairfax County, will discuss strategies for managing wildlife conflicts in your garden. $10

14 Sunday Africans and Native Americans in Virginia: Culinary Connections and Historic Foodways 1:30-3pm. Michael Twitty, culinary historian and interpretive educator, discusses the culinary connections and historic foodways of Africans and Native Americans in Virginia. $10

21 Sunday Bulbs as Companion Plants 1:30-3pm. Whether starting a new garden or adding to an existing one, Brent Heath teaches you how to combine bulbs, perennials, annuals, ground covers and flowering shrubs to create just the feeling you want for four seasons in your garden. $10

28 Sunday Moving Towards Native 1:30-3pm. By integrating native plants into the designed landscape, you help reduce negative impact

on the environment. Sandra Clinton of Clinton and Associates discusses the how’s and why’s of integrating native plants into the designed landscape using examples from landscape architects on the forefront of this movement. $10

ity and moisture interact to create a better garden ecosystem and how to draw the plan to get the proper plant quantities for a design. $16

March 7 Sunday Luscious Landscaping with Fruiting Trees, Shrubs and Vines.

9:30-11am. Participate in an in-depth lecture on successful plant combinations and developing the plant list for varying site requirements. We will also discuss installing and pricing the final planting design. $16

1:30-3pm. Lee Reich, author of Landscaping with Fruit, introduces you to the best trees, shrubs and vines for flowers, color and form. Book signing. $10

14 Sunday It’s A Jungle Out There: Creating and Growing Your Own Tropical Paradise in a Non-Tropical Climate 1:30-3pm. Learn how to create, grow and overwinter your piece of paradise. Joe Seamone, aka Boca Joe, describes the best and most dramatic plants for your garden. Tour amazing “tropical” gardens located in the Washington, D.C. area and across the country. $10

21 Sunday Trees for All Seasons 1:30-3pm. Sean Hogan opens our eyes to the foliar beauty from China and Japan to Australia and New Zealand. He is the co-founder of Cistus Design in Portland, Oregon, a nursery world-famous for its collection of rare plants and display gardens. His new book, Trees for All Seasons, explores evergreen broadleaved trees. Book signing. $10

Planting Design Series for Homeowners Instructor: Amy Knotts Neiberline, Adjunct Professor at George Washington University’s Landscape Design Program Choose the format that fits your time and gardening needs - the whole workshop or individual lectures!

Workshop: Saturdays: January 9, 16 and 23, 9:30am-2pm (with a lunch break, 11am-noon) This workshop series helps you design your garden, develop your garden’s framework, produce a plan and estimate the costs. It includes the “Planting Design Lectures” (see description below) and individual attention during afternoon workshops. The workshops focus on the design process: using site analysis techniques, learning drawing skills, selecting plant and estimating. You’ll create a design that integrates your garden areas into a coherent whole. Limit 10. $185, includes three lectures with afternoon workshops.

Lectures: January 9, Saturday The Design Elements of Planting Design: Line, Form, Texture and Color. 9:30-11am. Discover how the elements of planting design influence the overall arrangements of plant combinations and garden spaces. $16

January 16, Saturday Biology of the Garden Site and Drawing the Plan: An Intro 9:30-11am. Learn how soil, climatic zone, sun qual-

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January 23, Saturday Design and Execution of Planting Design

Basic Gardening Series Fridays: 1/8, 1/22 and 2/5 1:30-2:30pm. During this three-program series, Green Spring Master Gardeners share gardening tips and time-saving techniques, clarify simple steps and debunk horticulture myths. Sign up for the entire series or for individual workshops. $33/three-part series or $12/session January 8 -- Bring EcoSavvy Gardening Inside: House Plants January 22 -- The Basics of Pruning Trees and Shrubs February 5 -- Spring Garden Maintenance

New Propagation Series: More Plants, Less Money Saturdays: 2/6, 3/20 and 4/10 Expand the variety of flowers, vegetables and herbs in your garden by growing them at home from seeds, cuttings or divisions. Includes seeds, cuttings and divisions from Green Spring Gardens. Save 10% when you register for the entire three-part series. $60

February 6 Part 1: Starting from Scratch with Seeds 9:30-11am. Grow flowers, vegetables and herbs from seed and expand your garden. Mary Frogale, Green Spring’s propagator/horticulturist, discusses potting mixes, containers, seed treatments, lighting, fertilization, watering, seed sources and timing. Then take home a few Green Spring seeds to start your own collection. $22

March 20 Part 2: Multiplying Garden Treasures: Cuttings 9:30-11:30am. Learn how to take cuttings following simple techniques demonstrated by Nancy Olney, staff horticulturalist. She will show you strategies for successful rooting. You will learn how to take one plant and transform it into drifts of many. Take the “starters” home to expand your collection and save money this spring! $22

April 10 Part 3: Multiplying Garden Treasures: Division 9:30-11:30am. Fill your garden with perennials, grasses and bulbs without emptying your pockets. Mary Frogale, staff horticulturalist, will demonstrate how to use hatchets, pruning knives and garden forks to lift, split and divide single plants into many divisions. Take them home and add them to your gardens! $22

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GARDENING 6 Sunday Gardeners’ Holiday Open House: Gifts from the Garden (SEE December 5 listing)

Green Spring Getaways

January

Visit some of the best gardens and historic sites in the mid-Atlantic region. For information and reservations, call 703-642-5173.

New! Book Discussion Group Starting Wednesday, January 27 (Next meeting March 24.) 6-7:30pm. Join us to discuss The Perennial Gardener’s Design Primer. Books will be available at Green Spring Gardens at time of registration. Preregistration required, book included. $30

Washington Gardener Magazine 5th Annual Seed Exchange on National Seed Swap Day Saturday, January 30 12:30-4pm. Washington Gardener magazine is hosting the fourth annual Washington Seed Exchange at Green Spring Gardens. This event includes two lectures, a seed swap and more! You bring your extra viable seeds and swap them with other gardeners. Everyone will leave with a bag full of seeds, new garden friends and expert planting advice. Fee includes lectures, goody bag, seed swap and refreshments. $15/person $10 for Washington Gardener subscribers and Friends of Green Spring (FROGS).

Ardent gardeners need not go through withdrawal when the ground is frozen hard outside. In Green Spring’s array of gardening classes, they can still get their hands in the dirt, figuratively and literally.

Adult Programs Yoga for Gardeners Vinyasa Yoga Mondays: November 30, December 7, 14, 21 and 28, January 4, 11 and 25, February 1, 8 and 22 9:30-10:30am. A series of yoga classes featuring the Vinyasa method to help participants increase the strength, flexibility and endurance necessary for gardening. Classes held indoors looking at the garden; 11 class session $110

December 5 Saturday Gifts from the Garden 9:30-11:30am. It’s not too late to make gifts from the garden. Horticulturist Nancy Olney lights the way for you to decoupage pressed ferns on glass candle holders to adorn your table or a friend’s. $20 includes all plant materials, votive holders and battery candles.

Winter Wreaths 1:30-3:30pm. Bruce Nash, Northern Virginia Community College horticulture instructor, dazzles you with his holiday wreath design. Compose your own wreath to take home. Frames, floral material, bow and greens provided. $48

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February 20 Saturday Painting Skies and Clouds in Watercolor 9:30am-3:30pm. Artist Carolyn Grossé Gawarecki demonstrates how the land and sea influence shadow colors. Carolyn will assist artists as they paint and provide a critique of their work at the end. Supply list and notes sent to registrants. This class is geared to intermediate and beginners with some experience. Bring a bag lunch. $65

13 Saturday Water Wise Landscaping 11am-12:30pm. Well designed, installed and maintained landscapes offer years of environmental benefits and beauty. Green Spring horticulturalist Brenda Skarphol discusses these concepts and provides practical information for you to implement in your garden. Instruction takes place inside and outdoors. Dress accordingly. $16

27 Saturday Green Spring Master Gardeners present the 6th Annual EcoSavvy Gardening Symposium: Understanding Your Garden’s Life Cycle 8:30am-4pm. The 2010 EcoSavvy Gardening Symposium brings together experts to share practical information on understanding the life cycle of your garden. Learn to work with nature’s resources to develop a beautiful, low maintenance urban retreat! To register, please call 703-642-5173. Registration $45; boxed lunch $12 additional (please specify meat or vegetarian preference). Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension with support from the Fairfax County Park Authority and Green Spring Gardens

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Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens’ GardenFest of Lights Tuesday, December 15, 2-10:30pm Get into the holiday spirit at Lewis Ginter Botancial Gardens in Richmond. The GardenFest of Lights features beautiful botanic displays and more than a half million lights arranged in botanical themes throughout the garden, including orchid and model train displays. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. $75 includes entrance, bus and driver tip, or $89 includes above with semi-private buffet dinner. Non-refundable advance reservations are required.

Philadelphia Flower Show Monday, March 2, 10am-10pm or Wednesday, March 4, 7am-7pm This year’s Philadelphia Flower Show treats you to an exotic journey, Passport to the World. The show transports visitors to India, the Netherlands, South Africa, Brazil, Singapore, New Zealand and other destinations. Enjoy internationally inspired dance and musical performances, a World Bazaar of exotic and decorative shops, gardening presentations, exhibits and the marketplace. Bring a lunch, eat in the convention center or enjoy the atmosphere and food of the Redding Terminal located across the street. Wear comfortable shoes. Lunch/dinner on your own. Nonrefundable advance reservations are required. $96

Historic Green Spring Historic Green Spring programs are by reservation only (703-941-7987, TTY 703-324-3988) and require a non-refundable prepayment. A traditional English tea follows each program, except where noted. Private programs and teas are popular for bridal showers, birthdays and other special occasions. Call for details.

December 12 Saturday Winter Candlelight Tea 4-6pm. (Ages 6 and up) The nights are drawing in as the winter solstice approaches. We’ll celebrate the darkening days by sipping tea in the warm glow of candlelight. Traditional music of the season and our nature-themed decorations will transport you back to the time when the Historic House was new and families celebrated the holidays in old-fashioned style. $27/ $20 children under 12

January 24 Sunday Consider Carnations 1-3pm. Carnations are perfect flowers for lush and substantial winter bouquets or arrangements. They are inexpensive, last well, come in almost every color and can be found everywhere. We’ll show you how

GARDENING to play up the carnation’s strengths with a range of simple and sophisticated display ideas. $27

30 Saturday New! Craft Workshop at the Historic House: Teacup Topiaries 10-11:30am. Fresh flowers are in short supply right now, so let’s create our own flowery centerpiece for winter, combining our favorite things - flowers and teacups! We’ll work with you to create your own beautiful teacup topiary to grace a table or mantle for years to come. All materials supplied. Light refreshments served. $18

February 14 Sunday Valentine’s Day Tea: Love Stories 1-3pm. Bring your sweetheart to explore some of the many roads to “happily ever after” with storyteller Margaret Chatham. You’ll be mesmerized by stories from around the world of love lost or found, given or won. $27

28 Sunday The Artful Plate 1-3pm. Giving your meal eye appeal is as important as following the recipe. How food is presented can even affect how we think it tastes. A plate of food is like a painting and the rim of the plate the frame. Learn how to arrange and garnish food and make simple finishing touches that will beautify even the most basic dish. $27

Tasting Parties at the Historic House Join us for a series of three tasting parties this winter. Sample different types of a specific food or drink with the appropriate accompaniments as you learn to taste with all your senses. We’ll tell you all about the featured food/drink and show you how to host a tasting party of your own. Sign up for the series or an individual tasting. Individual tasting: $22, series of three tastings: $60

Saturday, December 19 Oolong Tea 10:30am-12pm. There is enormous variety in the

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10:30am-12pm: We’ll focus on single origin chocolates, also known as varietals or “estate,” from all over the world. The beans come from a single country, region or even a single estate. Each has a distinct flavor, like your favorite wine from one vineyard. Challenge yourself to find the unique attributes for each one you taste. You’ll discover that terms like “terroir” and “vintage” apply to chocolate, too!

Saturday, February 20 Tapas 10:30am-12pm. These delicious and varied little dishes are a centuries-old tradition in Spain and gaining in popularity here. We’ll introduce you to the tapas lifestyle as we inspire you to revamp your appetizers with some exquisitely tasty finger foods that are quick and easy to make.

Experience a very special bridal shower with a lighthearted history of bridal traditions before we serve a traditional English tea. Or shower the mother-to-be with good wishes at a baby shower tea party. Minimum guests 16; maximum 36. Please call 703-941-7987 for information and reservations.

Michael N. Harreld, PNC President Greater Washington Area (right), and Steve Thormahlen, Senior Vice President and Managing Director for PNC Wealth Management.

What is the focus of PNC’s corporate giving? From St. Louis to Milwaukee to West Palm Beach and in every other community we serve, the interests are different. So our giving patterns mirror what’s going on in those communities. But that said, early childhood education and the arts are our primary areas of concern. For example, we’ve launched PNC Grow Up Great, a 10-year, $100 million invest-

Saturday, January 16 Chocolate

Bridal and Baby Shower Teas

PNC Financial Services

With roots in commercial banking that date back to the 1800s, PNC Financial Services is the nation’s fifth largest bank by deposits and third largest bank off-premise ATM provider. Headquartered in Pittsburg, the company’s footprint is heaviest in the East, Mid-West and North Central regions of the U.S. This relative newcomer to the Washington/Baltimore metro area acquired the D.C.-based Riggs National Corporation in 2005 and the Maryland-based Mercantile Bankshares in 2007. PNC is a leader in the “green” workplace movement, with more buildings certified by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) than any other company in the world. This past summer, the PNC Foundation was the underwriter for Arts in the Parks, contributing $10,000 to fund the children’s entertainment series at Burke Lake, Lake Fairfax, Ellanor C. Lawrence and Mason District parks.

range of oolong flavors, aromas and colors. All have extraordinary depth. Some are sweet, some flowery, some toasty, some autumnal, some have flavors which the English language cannot even describe! We’ll sample a range of oolongs, the “greens,” the “ambers” and the “high-grown” - and we’ll try to come up with the words!

ment in school readiness through which we provide leadership, advocacy, resources and volunteers to assist parents, caregivers and communities in their efforts to increase the potential for young children to succeed. Why partner with parks? Parks are centers in the communities they serve. They’re democratic – with a small “d” -- places for all people to gather to play, learn and interact. Parks are a good match for us, particularly since PNC has become a leader in the “green” movement. Why Arts in the Parks? Arts in the Parks needed a benefactor, and it had all the facets we want to support – arts and education for children and an event that strengthens the bonds of community. Our employees were involved, too. At all four parks, they set up Grow Up Great tables to offer families activities that ranged from creating butterfly masks to starting seeds. And for the Rocknocerous performance at Burke Lake, we had PNC’s Mobile Learning Adventure at the park all day. Our employees really enjoyed the opportunity to meet their customers and be part of the fun.

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GOLF

Golf Courses All Fairfax County Park Authority golf courses are open daily year-round, except Christmas Day, weather permitting.

Check It Out! For a virtual look at Park Authority courses and facilities, visit golf’s web pages. View an entire course or click on any hole for details that include photographs and tips on the best approach. You’ll also find information on lessons and reservations, a link to Tee Times, descriptions and photos of amenities (practice facilities, meeting rooms, club house, pro shop, mini-golf and more) and news stories. The web page improvements will continue with “meet the staff” features, golf fitness articles, outings calendars and more photographs of the courses you love to play, so you’ll want to add the following addresses to your favorites: Main golf portal page http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf Burke Lake Golf /parks/burkegolf Greendale Golf /parks/greendale Jefferson Golf /parks/jefferson Laurel Hill Golf /parks/laurelhill Oak Marr Golf /parks/oakmarr Pinecrest Golf /parks/pinecrest Twin Lakes Golf /parks/twinlakes

Burke Lake Golf Center 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station Phone: 703-323-1641 2,843 yds. par 54 18-hole 18-hole, par 3 course with putting green and 40 station lighted driving range. A challenge to every player’s short game with holes ranging from 90 yards to 200 yards. Clubhouse has food service, golf supplies, pull carts and club rental. Private and group lessons provided for all ages and skill levels by Every Body Golf School; for information, call 703-425-4653.

Greendale Golf Course 6700 Telegraph Road, Alexandria Phone: 703-971-6170 6,019 yds. par 70 18-hole This 18-hole regulation course features 148 acres of rolling terrain with asphalt cart paths. The course provides a challenging design with tight Bermuda fairways and several water hazards. The 17th hole offers a spectacular view of the entire course and surrounding area. Greendale golf facilities include a practice putting green and a modern clubhouse with food services and a wide variety of golf supplies. Clubs, riding carts and pull carts are available for rent. Private golf lessons and group outing packages are also available.

Jefferson District Golf Course 7900 Lee Highway, Falls Church Phone: 703-573-0444 2,484 yds. par 35, 9-hole Executive Course A popular walking course, just inside the beltway, that offers golfers simplicity, yet a challenging round of golf. With no hole longer than 400 yards, the course can be rewarding if steady iron shots are the strong points of your game. The clubhouse features a lovely deck with an expansive view of the golf course. Clubhouse has food service, golf supplies, power and

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pull carts, and club rental. Additional features include practice putting and chipping greens; Jefferson Falls, an 18-hole outdoor mini-golf course; and newly renovated lighted tennis and basketball courts.

Laurel Hill Golf Club 8701 Laurel Crest Drive, Lorton Phone: 703-493-8849 7,050 yds, par 71 18-hole Designed by Bill Love, the Park Authority’s new upscale course offers an outstanding golf experience with 18 memorable and unique holes. Crisscrossed with streams, dotted with ponds and lined with trees, the open, rolling terrain of the old Lorton Prison site is perfectly matched to a course layout that features multi-tiered elevation changes, extensive bunkers and an unusual variety in green complexes. Multiple tees with varying distances as low as 5,000 yards ensure playability for all levels while meticulously groomed bent grass fairways promise high quality playing conditions. From the par-four third hole, which architect Love describes as the “hardest par four in Northern Virginia,” to the “green mile” of the 615-yard 15th hole, Laurel Hill is a championship test that will have golfers replaying their rounds in memory. Practice facilities with 30-station range, grass tees, short game area with expansive putting green, chipping green and bunkers.

Oak Marr Golf Complex 3200 Jermantown Road Oakton, VA 22124 Phone: 703-255-5390 1,456 yds. Par 27, 9-hole This challenging nine-hole par-three course is suited to beginners as well as experienced golfers. It boasts a beautiful 25,000 square feet practice area for chipping, putting and sand shots. Oak Marr also has a well-lit 76-station driving range with target greens, sand bunker, grass tees and covered and heated stations. Private and group lessons are offered for all ages and skill levels by Every Body Golf School; for information, call 703-255-5396.

Pinecrest Golf Center 6600 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria Phone: 703-941-1061 2,462 yds. par 35, 9-hole Executive Course This challenging, narrow course with hills and ponds creates a golfing environment suited for both novices and experts alike. The full service clubhouse includes a pro shop and snack bar. Golf clubs, riding carts and pull carts are available for rent. Group or individual golf lessons and golf outings may also be scheduled. Private and group lessons are provided by Every Body Golf School; for information, call 703-256-4653. Pinecrest features cart paths, a putting green, 10 outdoor driving cages and an indoor practice area. The course is open all year, weather permitting.

Twin Lakes 6201 Union Mill Road, Clifton Phone: 703-631-9099 The Oaks Course: 6,715 yards, par 71 The Lakes Course: 6,695 yards, par 72 Dedicated in 1998, the Oaks Course is a Denis Griffiths-designed premier championship course. The Oaks Course will challenge all golfers, regardless of their playing ability, with multiple tees ensuring

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a fair test for every level. Designed to preserve the land’s natural forest cover, every hole but one is tree-lined on both sides of the fairway. Accuracy, not distance, should be the primary goal off the tee. The original Lakes Course adds another 18 holes to give golfers the opportunity for a full day of sport -- all at one location. With the addition of multiple tees in the 2003-04 season, the Lakes Course now provides golfers of all skill levels the opportunity for exciting rounds. The Lakes Course requires more distance off the tee but is much more forgiving, with only two of its 18 holes tree-lined on both sides of the fairway. The clubhouse features a golf shop offering a wide selection of clothing, clubs and accessories. The attractive dining room in the Lakes Grill affords spectacular views, and the Oaks Room is available for golf outings, banquets and meetings. Private and group lessons provided for all ages and skill levels by Every Body Golf School; for information, call 703815-GOLF

Pleasant Valley Golfer’s Club at Richard Jones Park is operated independently from the other FCPA courses by a private golf management company. Facilities include an upscale, 18-hole daily fee course and driving range. For information regarding fees, tee time procedures and operating hours, 703-631-7904.

GOLFERS, please note: • For information on GREEN FEES and CART RENTALS, call the golf course of your choice. • Metal golf spikes are prohibited at all Fairfax County Park Authority golf courses. • Senior and junior rates are available only on weekdays during non-prime time. For more information about discounts, phone the clubhouse.

Tee Off with Teetimes.com and SAVE! Teetimes.com logo The Park Authority’s Golf Subscription Program lets you book tee times at all seven Park Authority courses up to 14 days in advance. To subscribe, log on to www.teetimes.com/fcpa or call toll-free 1-888-325-8808. The annual subscription fee is just $26, and once you’ve joined, you can begin scheduling your tee times immediately (limit one per day for up to four golfers.)

Subscription Bonus* • Two-for-one voucher - two play for the price of one round of golf at your pick of Park Authority courses. • One free range ball token per day with the purchase of any size bucket of balls. • 10 percent pro shop discount year round on nonsale golf apparel. • New, renewing and returning subscribers are eligible for the subscription bonus. Two-for-one round must be played Monday-Thursday after 11am. Holidays are excluded, and cart fee is not included. Offer expires one year from date of purchase. To book your tee time call 1-888-989-9077 or log on to www.teetimes.com/fcpa. Non subscribers may book a tee time up to 72 hours in advance. Same-day reservations may be made by calling the course of your choice.

GOLF Young golfers can get on course through FCPA Junior Golf Program FCPA-operated courses offer golfers, ages 8 to 17, the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of golf and improve their game through practice and play. Participants enjoy access to clinics and tournaments specifically designed for younger golfers. Members also receive discounted greens fees and driving range usage. An annual membership is $15. Call any one of the FCPA-operated courses to find out how to join the Park Authority’s Junior Golf Program.

USGA handicap service offered This state-of-the-art handicap system is a must for the serious golfer, weekend duffer or beginner. Handicap services are provided at Greendale, Jefferson, Pinecrest, Twin Lakes and Laurel Hill golf courses. Our hands-on system allows you to enter your own scores and get an updated handicap, which you’ll receive monthly. The Handicap Index is computed under the USGA Handicap System. By enrolling, you are eligible to participate in Virginia State Golf Association events. Handicap services are available March 1 to November 30 for $35. Contact any Park Authority golf course for more information.

Easy to Give. Fun to Receive. Afternoon Special Monday-Thursday 18 holes - $14.00 9 holes - $10.00 After 2:30pm Excludes Holidays

AAdapted power carts available at golf courses Adapted power carts may be rented at all Fairfax County Park Authority courses. These carts are reserved for golfers with permanent disabilities. Reservations should be made 24 hours in advance by calling the specific course. For further information, please contact the individual golf course or the Park Authority’s Access Services at 703- 324-8563

Burke Lake Golf Center 7315 Ox Road, Farifax Station

703-323-1641

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For a better game, try lessons at park courses Private and group lessons at Burke Lake, Oak Marr, Pinecrest and Twin Lakes are provided by Every Body Golf School, Virginia’s largest golf school. The expert teaching staff includes nationally and regionally recognized instructors, and the curriculum features driving range practice, on-course playing lessons and video swing analysis. Instruction is available for students of all ability levels, from novice to scratch golfers. Club fitting, repair and regripping are also offered. See the class offerings on the Every Body Golf School’s pages for the individual courses. For more information, call 703-255-5396 or visit www.everybodygolf.com.

Golf Fitness Classes Golf Fit (13-Adult) For the beginning to advanced golfer who wants a better all-around game through a golf-specific fitness program. Lower your handicap, increase distance and power, and improve your swing and consistency with strength, flexibility, balance, posture, stabilization and endurance training. 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99 1EC 22--55 minute lessons--$198

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GOLF

VIRGINIA’S LARGEST GOLF SCHOOL

Now Teaching at Four Fairfax County Park Authority Golf Courses Head Golf Professionals: Noel Jablonski, LPGA • George Danielson, PGA

CLASS SCHEDULE AND DESCRIPTIONS

LESSON INFORMATION • GROUP LESSONS conducted by PGA, LPGA and USGTF professionals beginning January & February 2010

• REGISTER NOW BY PHONE – 703-255-5396. VISA and Mastercard accepted. Early registration discounts do not apply.

• PRIVATE LESSONS are available

seven days a week, during the day and after work hours. A single half-hour lesson runs $50 with one of our staff pros, $60 with a senior pro, and $70 with one of the head professionals. A discounted series of five lessons is $200 with a staff pro, $250 with a senior pro, and $300 with a head professional.

For profiles of our staff, golf course locations, and additional information visit www.everybodygolf.com or call us at 703-255-5396 • Club Fitting, Club Repair & Regripping available. • Students purchase range balls for all

lessons except those conducted in the short game area. Free use of loaner clubs always available. Sheltered, heated and lighted practice stations available.

KEEP YOUR SWING IN TUNE FOR SPRING! Limited to seven students, this four-week class is designed for semi-experienced as well as seasoned golfers who want to keep their swing in shape during the winter months. START NEXT SEASON AT THE TOP OF YOUR GAME! Call today to reserve your space. Four 55-minute sessions over four consecutive weeks in sheltered, heated stations! Fee: $115 plus range balls.

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TUESDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

11 am 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 11 am 12 noon

START DATE Jan. 5 or Feb. 16 Jan. 5 or Feb. 16 Jan. 6 or Feb. 17 Jan. 9 or Feb. 20 Jan. 10 or Feb. 21

2010 SPRING BREAK

JUNIOR GOLF CAMP

March 29 - April 2, 9 am to 12:30 pm Boys and Girls Ages 8-17 $250 Call today to reserve your slot. We expect this camp to fill again! See our ad in the “School & Camp Guide” in this issue!

Four 55-minute sessions on four consecutive weeks. Class size is limited to five students. Fee: $115; no range balls required.

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12 noon 10 am 1 pm

START DATE Jan. 5 or Feb. 16 Jan. 9 or Feb. 20 Jan. 10 or Feb. 21

BEGINNING JUNIOR CLASS Limited to eight students, this class is designed to help junior golfers age 6 -16 learn the basics of the game including rules and etiquette, the short game, and the full swing. Four 55 minute sessions on four consecutive weeks. Fee: $85 includes range balls and loaner clubs.

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TUESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

5:30 pm 5:30 pm 12 noon 2 pm

START DATE Jan. 5 or Feb. 16 Jan. 7 or Feb. 18 Jan. 9 or Feb. 20 Jan. 10 or Feb. 21

INTERMEDIATE JUNIOR CLASS Limited to six students, this class is for the seasoned junior player looking to take their game to the next level. The smaller class size allows the instructor to spend more one on one time working with students on their individual needs. Includes instruction on both the short and long game. Fee: $100, includes range balls.

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5:30 pm 1 pm

START DATE Jan. 6 or Feb. 17 Jan. 9 or Feb. 20

PROFESSIONALLY FIT GOLF CLUBS SOMETIMES DO WORK MIRACLES

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! Pick the classes you want to enroll in and call (703) 425-GOLF or (703) 255-5396 with your selections. Plan to reserve your spot in class at the time of your call with payment by VISA or Mastercard. Call now...classes fill quickly! NOW AT FOUR FAIRFAX COUNTY GOLF COURSES: OAK MARR, BURKE LAKE, TWIN LAKES, AND PINECREST

Make an appointment to see one of our professional club fitters to find the clubs that fit your swing perfectly!

TO REGISTER FOR LESSONS AT OAK MARR:

CALL 703-255-5396 3200 Jermantown • Oakton, VA 22124

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GOLF

VIRGINIA’S LARGEST GOLF SCHOOL

Now Teaching at Four Fairfax County Park Authority Golf Courses Head Golf Professionals: Noel Jablonski, LPGA • George Danielson, PGA

CLASS SCHEDULE AND DESCRIPTIONS

LESSON INFORMATION • GROUP LESSONS conducted by PGA, LPGA and USGTF professionals beginning January & February 2010

• REGISTER NOW BY PHONE – 703-256-GOLF or 703-255-5396. VISA and Mastercard accepted. Early registration discounts do not apply.

• PRIVATE LESSONS are available seven days a week, during the day and after work hours. A single half-hour lesson runs $50 with one of our staff pros and $60 with a senior pro. A discounted series of five lessons is $200 with a staff pro and $250 with a senior pro.

For profiles of our staff, golf course locations, and additional information visit www.everybodygolf.com or call us at 703-255-5396 • Free use of loaner clubs always available. Climate-controlled indoor teaching facility available.

KEEP YOUR SWING IN TUNE FOR SPRING!

BEGINNING JUNIOR CLASS

Limited to seven students, this four-week class is designed for semi-experienced as well as seasoned golfers who want to keep their swing in shape during the winter months. START NEXT SEASON AT THE TOP OF YOUR GAME! Call today to reserve your space. Four 55-minute sessions over four consecutive weeks in sheltered, heated stations! Fee: $115 plus range balls.

Limited to eight students, this class is designed to help junior golfers age 6 -16 learn the basics of the game including rules and etiquette, the short game, and the full swing. Four 55 minute sessions on four consecutive weeks. Fee: $85 includes range balls and loaner clubs.

DAY

TIME

START DATE

WEDNESDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

5 pm 10 am 1 pm

Jan. 6 or Feb. 17 Jan. 9 or Feb. 20 Jan. 10 or Feb. 21

THE SHORT GAME Limited to five students, this class incorporates intensive work on all areas of the game from 100 yards and including putting, chipping, pitching and sand shots. This is where the player scores! PREREQUISITE: Beginning Golf I or II or equivalent experience. Four 55-minute sessions on four consecutive weeks. Class size is limited to five students. Fee: $115; no range balls required.

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START DATE Jan. 5 or Feb. 16 Jan. 9 or Feb. 20 Jan. 10 or Feb. 21

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5 pm 1 pm

Jan. 7 or Feb. 18 Jan. 9 or Feb. 20

Jan. 6 or Feb. 17 Jan. 9 or Feb. 20 Jan. 10 or Feb. 21

SPRING BREAK JUNIOR GOLF CAMP

March 29 - April 2, 9 am to 12:30 pm Boys and Girls Ages 8-17 $250 Call today to reserve your slot. We expect this camp to fill again! See our ad in the “School & Camp Guide” in this issue!

TO REGISTER FOR LESSONS AT PINECREST: CALL 703-256-GOLF OR 703-255-5396 6600 Little River Turnpike • Alexandria, VA 22312

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GOLF/HISTORY

Winter Special

History

$15 Green Fees • $10 after 3pm • $5 indoor practice area

10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls (off Route 7, west of Tysons Corner) 703-759-2771 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/crm Colvin Run Mill Historic Site, Fairfax County’s award-winning operational 19th century water- powered gristmill, offers recreational and educational activities for all ages through daily tours, school programs and special events.

Mid-December – Early-March

Perfec t for New Y those e Resolu ar’s tions!

Colvin Run Mill Historic Site

Open: December 11am-5pm daily except Tuesdays. January and February 11am-4pm. Tours are offered on the hour, last one begins at 3pm.

Indoor Golf Practice Center • Climate Controlled • Open Year Round

Golf Fitness Class January 2 – March 13 Saturdays, 9a.m.

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf/pinecrest Gift Cards Available

Pinecrest Golf Course 6600 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA 22312

703-941-1061 ext. 5

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Parks

Find the perfect holiday gifts and benefit Fairfax County’s parks at the same time! When you shop Amazon.com for books, music, apparel, electronics, home and garden, sports and outdoors, tools and hardware and more, just sign on from the Fairfax County Park Foundation’s website, www.fairfaxparkfoundation.org/Shop-for-Parks.html

When you do, a percentage of your purchase goes to the Park Foundation to improve your parks and provide recreation program scholarships to low income children.

Tour cost: $6 adult, $5 student 16 and up with ID, $4 child and senior. Admittance to the park is FREE except for some special events. Programs that Require Reservations: All reservation programs require prepayment. Refunds given with two weeks written notice. For information and reservations, please call 703-759-2771.

Colvin Run General Store 703-759-3403 Visit this restored c.1900 building, complete with potbelly stove and other museum pieces. The store offers a wide variety of unique merchandise including cornmeal, grits and whole wheat flour ground at the mill. Open: daily except Tuesdays in December 11am5pm, January-February 11am-4pm.

December 5 Saturday Children’s Holiday Shopping 10am-2pm, Colvin Run General Store, 703-7592771. For this annual event, the store is bursting with items in all price ranges. Volunteers help children find the perfect gift for everyone on their lists. Free wrapping assures surprises for family and friends. Please call ahead for groups of 6 or more. Adults are invited to wait on site.

6 Sunday Children’s Holiday Shopping Noon-4pm, Colvin Run General Store, 703-759-2771. (SEE 12/5.)

7 Monday Children’s Holiday Shopping 1-4pm, Colvin Run General Store, 703-759-2771. (SEE 12/5.)

12 Saturday Country Christmas 3-6pm, Colvin Run Mill, 703-759-2771. Enjoy an old-fashioned evening of family holiday fun. Visit Santa in the mill and peek at antique toys under the country Victorian Christmas tree. Join costumed members of the 49th Virginia Infantry singing carols

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HISTORY 14 Sunday Maple Syrup Boil-Down

19 Saturday Holiday Shopping Afternoon

noon-2pm, Colvin Run Mill, 703-759-2771. (SEE 2/7)

(6-11 yrs) 11-3pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703631-0013. Drop children off for fun, food and holiday shopping! Adults have the afternoon free to do last minute gift buying and wrapping while the kids enjoy nature activities inside and outside, make two nature holiday crafts, shop at the center’s gift shop for family gifts, eat lunch and roast s’mores. Children need to bring a bag lunch (s’mores are provided) and money for holiday shopping. Reservations required. $20/child

Scout Programs at Colvin Run Mill Colvin Run Mill offers the following scout programs to meet your schedule. Call 703-7592771 for information and reservations. $5 scout Brownie Try-Its - Listening to the Past, Wave the Flag and Outdoor Adventurer. Junior Girl Scouts - Folk Arts, Local Lore, Women’s Stories, United We Stand and Food, Fibers and Farming. Bear Scouts - What Makes America Special?

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The old fashioned fun of Colvin Run Mill’s Country Christmas on December 12 is just the thing for creating unforgettable holiday memories. Visit Santa, make crafts, roast marshmallows and sing carols around the campfire, then put the icing on those visions of sugar plums with a return trip the next weekend to see the model trains chugging in the barn. around the campfire. Other activities include making holiday crafts and roasting marshmallows. $6 (ages 3-93)

19 Saturday Model Train Display 10am-5pm, Colvin Run Barn, 703-759-2771. Fun for all ages! Watch as G-gauge trains wind their way through a miniature western town in the Colvin Run Barn. FREE.

20 Sunday Model Train Display 11-4pm, Colvin Run Barn, 703-759-2771. (SEE 12/19.)

February 7 Sunday Maple Syrup Boil-Down noon-2pm, Colvin Run Mill, 703-759-2771. The sap is rising and the maple trees are tapped. Now it’s sugaring time! Watch and learn as sap is boiled down into sweet syrup over an open fire. Sample the delicious combination of maple syrup over fresh baked cornbread. $2/person

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park and Walney Visitor Center 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 703-631-0013 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ecl The Walney Visitor Center features natural and cultural exhibits and a hands-on area to introduce the public to the past farmland and present parkland. Programs are regularly scheduled. Scavenger hunt lists and a self-guide for our orienteering lawn course are available at the Visitor Center. In December the Visitor Center is open 9am to 5pm Monday, Wednesday-Friday; noon-5pm Saturday and Sunday; closed Tuesday. In January and February, the center is open noon-5pm Wednesday-Monday; closed Tuesday.

December 7 Monday Nature Snoopers - Holidays at Walney (5 and 6 yrs.) 2:30-3:30pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Cabell’s Mill, 703-631-0013. Go on an adventure just for kids as we learn about the holidays with the Machen family at Walney Farm in a different way! Enjoy hot apple cider and learn about the gifts and holiday foods of a Virginia farm in 1850. Create your own historic holiday ornament. Reservations required. $5

12 Saturday Holidays at Walney Farm (All ages), 1-2:30pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013. Celebrate the winter holidays with the Machen family at Walney Farm! Enjoy hot apple cider and baked treats and learn about the gifts and holiday foods of a Virginia farm in 1850. Create your own historic holiday ornament and take a memory of the 19th century home with you. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5

January 10 Sunday Ice Making in 19th Century Fairfax (All ages), 1-2:30pm. Before there were refrigerators, there was ICE! Learn how ice was harvested and stored on Walney Farm in the 19th century. Make and eat ice cream. Reservations required. $5

Sully Historic Site 3650 Sully Way Chantilly, VA 20151 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully/ From Native American hunting grounds to parkland, Sully reflects the history of Fairfax County. The 1794 home of Richard Bland Lee combines aspects of Georgian and Federal architecture and is complemented by original outbuildings, representative slave quarter and gardens. Sully is accredited by the American Association of Museums and included on the National Register for Historic Places, the National Park Service’s Underground Railroad Network to Freedom and the Virginia Civil War Trails. Guided tours highlight the early 19th century life of the Lee family, tenant farmers and enslaved African Americans. Programs reflect Fairfax County’s history through the 20th century. Open daily for guided tours of the 1794 house, except Tuesdays. Tours on the hour, 11am-4pm, last tour at 3pm during January and February. Wheelchair access to first floor of house. Forgotten Road Tours of the original outbuildings and slave quarter offered by appointment only at 2pm, except Tuesday. Canceled if inclement weather, call the site to confirm status, 703-437-1794. Cost: $6/adult, $5/student (16+), $4 senior (60+) and child (5-15 yrs.) per tour Save by taking both tours, approximately two hours in length: $8/adult, $7/student and $6/child

Museum Gift Shop

14 Monday Afternoon Adventure-Holidays at Walney

Take home a historical remembrance of your visit to Sully. Unique gifts include tricorn hats, early 1800s reproductions, quill pens, caps, historic games and toys, blue-and-white ware, history books, tea cups, plus more! Open daily 10am-4pm, except Tuesday.

(7-11 yr. olds), 2:30-3:30pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Cabell’s Mill, 703-631-0013. (SEE 12/7.) Reservations required. $5

Refunds: Refunds for pre-paid reservation programs require two-week written notice.

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December 2 Wednesday - January 4 Monday (except Tuesdays, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) Decorated for the Festive Season 11am-4pm, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. During a guided tour, see the main house at Sully accented with greens and gracefully decorated for an 18th century season of celebration. Relive the 1885 holiday memories of a young Sully visitor seeing the tree decorated in Victorian splendor. Groups require reservations. $6/adult, $5/student, $4/senior and child

12 and 19 Saturdays 13 and 20 Sundays Candlelight Tours 5-7pm, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. Join a historic character on a wagon ride around the grounds and then tour the 1794 home of northern Virginia’s first congressman, Richard Bland Lee, by natural candlelight. Hear seasonal music, make an ornament to take home and sample sugar cookies from a recipe in Sully’s open hearth cookbook. Each night, discover a different living history experience as you move through the period rooms. Prepaid reservations requested beginning 11/1. $10/adult, $7 senior and child

29 Tuesday Holiday Concerts - IONA 1 or 2pm, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. One of the top rated pan-Celtic groups in the world, IONA treats its audience to high energy entertainment featuring Scottish fiddling, driving percussion and strong vocals presenting the music of the Celtic

countries. House tour included. Refreshments served in the original 18th century kitchen. Prepaid reservations required. Refunds require two-week written notice. Limited seating. $10/person

30 Wednesday Holiday Concert - Musicians to be announced 1 or 2 pm, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. House tour included. Refreshments served in the original 18th century kitchen. Prepaid reservations required. Refunds require two-week written notice. Limited seating. $10/person

January Mid-January through March, daily except Tuesday The African American Presence, 11am-3pm Tours of Sully highlight the lives and work of the Lees and the enslaved families who lived here in the early 19th century. Explore an exhibit of artifacts found along the South Road, site of three cabins that were most likely inhabited by slaves. Groups require reservations. $6/adult, $5/student, $4/senior and child

10 Sunday Twelfth Night Tea 1-3pm, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. Ladies and gentlemen, eight years and up, sip afternoon tea and make a craft to take home. Twelfth Night (the 12th day of Christmas) was the traditional end of the holiday season in the 18th and early 19th centuries. This was a time for weddings, balls and parties. House tour included. Children under 12 must be accompanied by adult. Prepaid reservations required by 1/3. Canceled if inclement weather. Limited seating. $20

17 Sunday Celebrate the 248th Birthday of Richard Bland Lee 1-4pm, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. Be Ever Mindful of the Future is the motto on the Lee family crest. As we celebrate Mr. Lee’s birthday, discover the important contributions of his impressive political career. Birthday cake served. House tour included. Canceled if inclement weather. Our gift to you, half price admission in honor of Richard Bland Lee’s birthday! $3/adult, $2.50/student, $2/senior and child

23 Saturday Make-a-Basket Workshop Noon-3pm, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. A local basket maker teaches techniques to weave reeds into a useful and beautiful work of art. Supplies included. Prepaid reservations required by 1/17. $45

30 Saturday A Squirrel’s Day Out 1pm, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. Children of all ages explore Sully’s main house through the eyes of the white squirrel to discover the story of this mischievous pet. A white squirrel was kept by Richard Bland Lee’s family and is part of the Lee family crest. Make a white squirrel to take home with you. Reservations required by 1/27. $4

February 6 Saturday Making Light at Sully 1-3pm, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. Learn about sources of light at Sully. Discover how candles were made and why fire was so important to Sully’s residents. Dip your own candle to take home. Stay warm by the fire and enjoy cider and cookies. Tour available at a separate cost. Reservations required. $4

13 Saturday Weaving Through the Winter 1-3pm, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. Sheep’s wool was woven into cloth to keep the family warm. Visit the garret at Sully where you will card wool and weave a bracelet to take home. Tour available at a separate cost. Reservations suggested. $3

20 Saturday Two Rooms - One Up, One Down, 1-3pm Visit the original outbuildings and the representative slave cabin. Discover cooking methods used to prepare foods for the African American slave community. The cabin at Sully has one large room downstairs and a loft upstairs that could have been used for sleeping or storage. Visitors can peek at the loft, which is normally closed to the public. Canceled if inclement weather. $6/adult, $5/student, $4/senior and child, include a tour of the main house with a combination ticket for an additional $2

21 Sunday American Games at Sully It’s always a sell-out when Iona comes to Sully, so be sure to make your reservations early for this popular pan-Celtic group’s performance on December 29. Refreshments in the 18th century kitchen and tour of Sully decked out for the holidays are included. Winter 2010

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11-4pm, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. Play 18th and 19th century games. Checkers, nine pins, bean bag toss and many others will be set up for you to try. House tours $6/adults and $4/child or senior. Make a historic toy $2, while supplies last.

ICE SKATING

Ice Skating For ice skating classes: • Offered at two locations, Mt. Vernon Ice Arena at Mt. Vernon RECenter and Fairfax Ice Arena. • Students should report 15 minutes before class and be ready to go on the ice at class time. • Prior to the first class, students should attend a public session to become accustomed to the ice and determine proper fitting of skates. • Recommended clothing is a sweater or jacket, knit hat, gloves or mittens and warm, but comfortable, slacks. • Ice skating classes include free admissions to public skating sessions equal to the number of classes. All group lesson students are entitled to free rental skates for use during lessons and practice sessions. • Although there are no equipment requirements except as noted in Hockey 1 and up, head protection (hockey or biking helmets), knee and elbow protection are strongly recommended.

Private Lessons For information on private ice skating lessons, please call the programming office at Mt. Vernon Ice Arena, 703-768-3224.

Doing More With Specialists To provide the most comprehensive ice skating options, the Park Authority contracts with specialists to offer a broad range of programs and times to skate. Contact information on our service partners who rent the ice at Mt. Vernon RECenter is listed below. For more details, you also can call the RECenter’s Ice Director, Carl Kirtley, at 703-768-3224 or reach him via e-mail, carl.kirtley@fairfaxcounty. gov.

NOVA ADULT HOCKEY LEAGUE Adult hockey league run by Harrland Hockey. Co-ed. Ages 18 and up. Non-check hockey. AA. A. B Divisions. Contact Ernie Harris, 703893-3709, eharrisdc@aol.com

MT VERNON SENIOR MEN Ages 40 and over. Experience level varies. Subs welcome. Non-check hockey. Sunday night check in. Contact Earle Smith, 703-971-2973

WHICH LEVEL IS RIGHT FOR ME?

There are two different instructional progressions used for lessons, USFSA (Skate with US - Snowplow Sam, Basic, Freestyle, Adult) and ISI (Ice Skating Institute - Tot, Pre-Alpha, Alpha, Beta). The Park Authority offers the full progression of classes for USFSA and the introductory-level classes for each age group for the ISI program. *Students in one progression may change to the other progression at the appropriate skating level by using the chart below. Consult the course descriptions for more information. USFSA Snowplow Sam 1 (3-6 yrs) Snowplow Sam 2 (3-6 yrs) Snowplow Sam 3 (3-6 yrs) Basic 1 (6-13 yrs) Basic 2 (6-13 yrs) Basic 3 (6-13 yrs) Basic 4 (6-13 yrs) Basic 5 (6-13 yrs) Basic 6 (6-13 yrs) Basic 7 (7-13 yrs) Basic 8 (6-Adult) Adult 1 (14-Adult) (14-Adult) Adult 2 (14-Adult) Adult 3 (14-Adult) Adult 4 (14-Adult)

ISI Tot 1 or Tot 2 (4-6 yrs) * * Pre-Alpha (7-13 yrs) * * * * * * * Pre-Alpha Adult * * *

levels. Non-check hockey. Monday night drop in. Contact Nick Lewis, 202-957-7768

FAIRFAX MENS HOCKEY Adult hockey. Ages 18 and up. Various levels. Non-check hockey. Thursday night hockey. Contact Doug Scott, 703-780-2220.

WASHINGTON FIGURE SKATING CLUB Ice dance, figure and freestyle figure skating for all levels. Provides USFSA registration. Contact Lisa Messerschmidt, 703-221-2933.

FAIRFAX SPECIAL OLYMPICS Special Olympics athletes participate in figure and speed skating or learn to skate in the Basic Skills Program. No prior skating experience needed for Basic Skills Program. Athletes compete in local and state competitions. Contact Debbie Cohn, 703-903-9597. www.novasova.org

Ages 40 and over. Experience level varies. Subs only when needed from existing sub list. Noncheck hockey.Thursday night check in. Contact Bill Goodman, 571-276-0669.

Mt. Vernon RECenter is also proud to be involved in local high school and college hockey programs. Listed below are the schools that routinely practice and play at Mt Vernon. Contact us directly for additional information and upcoming schedules so you can cheer on your local team!

NORTHERN VIRGINIA HOCKEY CLUB

HIGH SCHOOL:

Ice Dogs Youth Hockey. Ages 4-18. Beginner, house and travel programs. Full instructional program for all levels of youth hockey. New for 2009: All girls team. www.nova-icedogs.com

Bishop Ireton St. Stephens/St Agnes Woodson

NICK LEWIS HOCKEY

Northern Virginia Community College George Mason University

POTOMAC SENIOR MEN

Adult pickup hockey. Ages 18 and up. Various

COLLEGE:

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Adapted Classes Adapted Ice Skating This is a foundational/transitional class that offers additional staff supervision and support to help students with disabilities develop basic ice skating skills. 1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101

Location (6-12 yrs) MtVernREC MtVernREC (13-Adult) MtVernREC MtVernREC

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Skating Tots/Preschool Mom or Dad and Me For students who have not had organized skating instruction. Students will work on falling and getting up properly, standing and marching in place and while moving. The adult attending the class will be assisting the student in the learning process and so must be able to skate without assistance. 1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101

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(3-5 yrs) MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC

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9:35am 10:45am 12:45pm 9am 10:45am 12:45pm 4pm

472 140 2502 472 140 2503 472 140 2504 472 140 2505 472 140 2506 472 140 2507 472 140 2508

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Snowplow Sam 1 This class helps preschool children develop the preliminary coordination and strength necessary for ice skating. Skills include falling and getting up properly, standing, marching and gliding. 1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101 AIAA 7--30 minute lessons--$113

Location (3-6 yrs) MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC (4-6 yrs) FfxIceArena FfxIceArena FfxIceArena

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9:35am 10:10am 10:45am 12:45pm 1:15pm 2:45pm 4pm 9:35am 10:10am 10:45am 12:45pm 1:15pm 3:15pm 4:30pm

472 144 2502 472 144 2503 472 144 2504 472 144 2505 472 144 2506 472 144 2507 472 144 2508 472 144 2511 472 144 2512 472 144 2513 472 144 2514 472 144 2515 472 144 2516 472 144 2517

01/09 01/09 01/09 01/10 01/10 01/04 01/04 02/27 02/27 02/27 02/28 02/28 03/01 03/01

1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA

T M T

6:35pm 411 144 0901 01/12 AIAA 4:10pm 411 144 0902 01/11 AIAA 1:45pm 411 144 0903 01/12 AIAA

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10:45am 6:30pm 1:45pm 10:45am 8:55am

411 144 0904 411 144 0905 411 144 0906 411 144 0907 411 144 0908

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MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC (7-13 yrs) FfxIceArena FfxIceArena FfxIceArena FfxIceArena

Snowplow Sam 2 This class delves further into the skills learned in Snowplow Sam 1. Children will learn forward swizzles, backward wiggles, a two-foot hop and work on their forward gliding. Prerequisite: Snowplow Sam 1/Tot 1 or Tot 2. 1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101

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(3-6 yrs) MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC

Sa Su M Sa Sa Su M M

9:35am 12:45pm 3:15pm 9am 10:45am 12:45pm 4pm 4:30pm

472 144 2602 472 144 2603 472 144 2605 472 144 2607 472 144 2608 472 144 2609 472 144 2611 472 144 2612

01/09 01/10 01/04 02/27 02/27 02/28 03/01 03/01

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1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101

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(3-6 yrs) MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC

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9am 2:45pm 9:35am 12:45pm 3:15pm 4:30pm

472 144 2701 472 144 2703 472 144 2705 472 144 2706 472 144 2707 472 144 2708

01/09 01/04 02/27 02/28 03/01 03/01

1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA

Snowplow Sam 4 This class is designed for students who have completed the Snowplow Sam curriculum but are not yet comfortable enough to begin Basics Skills classes with older students. Students will learn forward stroking, advanced forward one foot glides, backward two foot glide, two foot forward to backward in place and forward alternating 1/2 swizzle pumps. Prerequisite: Snowplow Sam 3. 1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101

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(4-6 yrs) MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC

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9am 1:15pm 10:45am 1:15pm

472 141 2801 472 141 2802 472 141 2803 472 141 2804

01/09 01/10 02/27 02/28

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For a cool ride . . .

Wakefield Skate Park Winter Hours (Dec. 1-Feb. 28) Mon.-Fri. 3pm-7pm, Fri. 3pm-8pm Sat. noon-8pm, Sun. 10am-8pm

Winter 2010

10:10am 12:45pm 1:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4pm 9:35am 10:10am 10:45am 12:45pm 1:15pm 3:15pm 5pm

472 144 2803 472 144 2805 472 144 2806 472 144 2807 472 144 2808 472 144 2809 472 144 2812 472 144 2813 472 144 2814 472 144 2815 472 144 2816 472 144 2817 472 144 2818

01/09 01/10 01/10 01/04 01/04 01/04 02/27 02/27 02/27 02/28 02/28 03/01 03/01

1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA

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7:10pm 4:45pm 7:10pm 9:30am

411 144 0801 411 144 0802 411 144 0803 411 144 0804

01/12 01/11 01/14 01/09

AIAA AIAA AIAA AIAA

Basic I Advanced For children with some skating skill but no organized skating instruction, or those wishing to repeat Basic 1. Students will learn nine basic elements including forward and backward skating, stopping, and getting up properly. These elements will provide a solid foundation for more advanced skills. Class will be adjusted based on the skill level of the participants.

Snowplow Sam 3 This class emphasizes the skills learned in Sam 1 and 2 but also teaches children basic ice skating elements including one foot glides, preliminary stroking, forward and backward swizzles and a forward snowplow stop. Prerequisite: Snowplow Sam 2/Tot 3 or Tot 4.

Sa Su Su M M M Sa Sa Sa Su Su M M

1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101

See artistry on ice at Mt. Vernon RECenterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Holiday Show, 11:30am1:30pm, December 19. Admission to this family-oriented performance is free. Tot I For children who have not had organized skating instruction. Students will work on standing, falling properly, getting up properly and marching in a standing position.

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(6-13 yrs) MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC

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9am 10:45am 12:45pm 4:30pm 9am 9:35am 1:15pm 2:45pm 4pm

472 144 0701 472 144 0702 472 144 0703 472 144 0705 472 144 0706 472 144 0707 472 144 0710 472 144 0711 472 144 0712

01/09 01/09 01/10 01/04 02/27 02/27 02/28 03/01 03/01

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AIAA 7--30 minute lessons--$113

Location (4-6 yrs) FfxIceArena FfxIceArena FfxIceArena FfxIceArena FfxIceArena FfxIceArena FfxIceArena FfxIceArena

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Time 4:10pm 6:35pm 10:45am 1:45pm 6:35pm 1:45pm 10:45am 8:55am

Code 411 140 0501 411 140 0502 411 140 0503 411 140 0504 411 140 0505 411 140 0506 411 140 0507 411 140 0508

Begin 01/11 01/12 01/12 01/12 01/14 01/14 01/14 01/09

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Beginning Skating - Youth Basic 1 For children who have not had organized skating instruction. Students will learn nine basic elements including forward and backward skating, stopping and getting up properly. These elements will provide a solid foundation for more advanced skills. 1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101 AIAA 7--30 minute lessons--$113

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(6-13 yrs) MtVernREC Sa MtVernREC Sa

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Basic 2 This class concentrates on elements designed to make the skater comfortable gliding on one foot, skating backwards and turning from forward to backward on two feet. Prerequisite: Basic 1/PreAlpha. 1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101

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(6-13 yrs) MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC

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9:35am 10:10am 12:45pm 4:30pm 9:35am 10:45am 12:45pm 1:15pm 2:45pm 4pm

472 144 2901 472 144 2902 472 144 2904 472 144 2905 472 144 2907 472 144 2908 472 144 2909 472 144 2910 472 144 2911 472 144 2912

01/09 01/09 01/10 01/04 02/27 02/27 02/28 02/28 03/01 03/01

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9am 472 144 2801 01/09 1IA 9:35am 472 144 2802 01/09 1IA

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www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes.htm Registration processing begins at 5am, Dec. 1 See registration instructions at the back of Parktakes

ICE SKATING Basic 3 Skaters continue working on getting balanced on one foot, both forward and backward. They will learn the correct technique for a preliminary crossover and be taught stroking using proper edges. A two-foot spin is also on the curriculum. Prerequisite: Basic 2 /Alpha. 1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101

Location (6-13 yrs) MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC

Day Sa Su M Sa Sa Su M

Time 9am 12:45pm 5pm 9:35am 10:45am 12:45pm 4:30pm

Code 472 144 3001 472 144 3003 472 144 3005 472 144 3007 472 144 3008 472 144 3009 472 144 3010

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$ 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA

Pre-Alpha For those who have not had organized skating instruction. Students will work on standing, falling properly, getting up properly and marching in a standing position. AIAA 7--30 minute lessons--$113

Location (7-13 yrs) FfxIceArena FfxIceArena FfxIceArena FfxIceArena

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hops, spirals and lunges will also be taught. Prerequisite: Basic 5/Delta. 1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101

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(6-13 yrs) MtVernREC Sa MtVernREC Sa MtVernREC Su

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10:10am 472 144 3301 01/09 1IA 9:35am 472 144 3302 02/27 1IA 12:45pm 472 144 3303 02/28 1IA

Basic 7 Students will concentrate on transitions forward to backward and vice versa. Elements include inside mohawks, backward outside mohawks, inside pivots and the ballet jump. Prerequisite: Basic 6. 1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101

Location

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(6-13 yrs) MtVernREC Sa MtVernREC Sa

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10:10am 472 144 3401 01/09 1IA 10:10am 472 144 3402 02/27 1IA

4:45pm 7:10pm 7:10pm 9:30am

411 140 3101 411 140 3102 411 140 3103 411 140 3104

01/11 01/12 01/14 01/09

Intermediate Skating - Youth

Beginning Skating - Teen/Adult A class for the true adult beginner! For those who feel tentative on the ice, have very limited ice skating experience or have never skated. Skills to be learned include falling and recovery, forward skating, dips and swizzles. Smaller class sizes and/or teaching assistants provided for those still getting their skating balance. 1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101

Basic 4

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Students will learn to glide on proper outside and inside edges. They will incorporate these skills into crossovers and three-turns. Backward elements including circular swizzle pumps, stroking and stops also will be taught. Prerequisite: Basic 3/Beta.

(14-Adult) MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC

Sa M Sa Su M

10:10am 7:30pm 10:10am 1:15pm 7:30pm

472 141 2001 472 141 2003 472 141 2004 472 141 2005 472 141 2006

01/09 01/04 02/27 02/28 03/01

1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA

1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101

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(6-13 yrs) MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC

Sa Su Sa Su

9:35am 12:45pm 9:35am 12:45pm

472 144 3101 472 144 3102 472 144 3105 472 144 3106

01/09 01/10 02/27 02/28

1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA

Basic 5 Emphasis in this class will be on backward skating. Skills such as back outside and inside edges and back crossovers will be taught. Other elements include hockey stops, beginner one-foot spins and side toe-hops. Prerequisite: Basic 4/Gamma. 1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101

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(6-13 yrs) MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC

Sa Su Sa Su

9:35am 12:45pm 9:35am 12:45pm

472 144 3201 472 144 3202 472 144 3204 472 144 3205

01/09 01/10 02/27 02/28

1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA

Basic 6 This class will introduce skaters to back two-foot turns on a circle. Forward inside three-turns, bunny

Location

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(14-Adult) MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC

M Su Sa Su M

7:30pm 1:15pm 10:10am 1:15pm 7:30pm

472 144 3701 472 144 3702 472 144 3703 472 144 3704 472 144 3705

01/04 01/10 02/27 02/28 03/01

1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA

Pre-Alpha For those who have not had organized skating instruction. Students will work on gliding, forward and backward swizzles, backward wiggles and one-foot glides. AIAA 7--30 minute lessons--$113

$ AIAA AIAA AIAA AIAA

1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101

Location

Adult Introductory Skating M T Th Sa

one foot, both forward and backward. They will learn the correct technique for forward crossovers and be taught stroking using proper edges. Additional elements include backward one-foot glides, forward pivot and backward snowplow stops. Prerequisite: Adult 1/PreAlpha.

Adult 1 For those who have not had organized skating instruction or have not been on the ice in years! Students will learn 11 basic elements that will make skaters feel comfortable on their feet. Skills include forward and backward skating, stopping, getting up properly, one foot glides and swizzles. These elements will provide a solid foundation for more advanced skills.

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(14-Adult) MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC MtVernREC FfxIceArena FfxIceArena

Sa Su M Sa Su M T Sa

10:10am 1:15pm 7:30pm 10:10am 1:15pm 7:30pm 7:45pm 11:15am

472 144 3601 472 144 3602 472 144 3603 472 144 3604 472 144 3605 472 144 3606 411 144 3601 411 144 3603

01/09 01/10 01/04 02/27 02/28 03/01 01/12 01/09

1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA 1IA AIAA AIAA

Adult 2 Skaters continue working on getting balanced on

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7:45pm 411 140 3201 01/12 AIAA 7:45pm 411 140 3202 01/14 AIAA 11:15am 411 140 3203 01/09 AIAA

Advanced Skating - All Ages Freeskate 1 A solid mastery of the following elements must be attained before moving on to the next level: advanced forward stroking, forward outside and inside consecutive edges, back outside three-turn, scratch spin, waltz jump, half flip. Prerequisite: Basic 8/Freestyle 2. 1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101

Location

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(6-Adult) MtVernREC Sa MtVernREC Sa

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10:10am 472 144 4001 01/09 1IA 10:10am 472 144 4002 02/27 1IA

Freeskate 2 This class focuses on backward inside and outside consecutive edges, spirals, chasse sequences, waltz threes, back spins, waltz combination jumps and the toe loop. Prerequisite: Freeskate 1/Freestyle 3. 1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101

Location

1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101 AIAA 7--30 minute lessons--$113

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(6-Adult) MtVernREC Sa MtVernREC Sa

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10:10am 472 144 4101 01/09 1IA 10:10am 472 144 4102 02/27 1IA

Additional advanced Ice Skating classes available at www.fairfaxcoounty.gov/parks.

Hockey - All Ages Introductory Skating for Hockey Skaters should have some skating ability to learn basic moves needed for balance, one-foot stops and beginning use of edges for forward and backward

Winter 2010

ICE SKATING movement. No sticks required. Prerequisite: Basic II or Snow Plow II. 1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101

Location

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(6-Adult) MtVernREC Sa MtVernREC Sa

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9am 9am

472 144 4201 01/09 1IA 472 144 4202 02/27 1IA

Hockey 1 The class focuses on hockey fundamentals including proper balance, preparation for forward striding and hockey stops. Participants will need a correctly sized hockey stick; however, proper skating techniques are the focus. Prerequisite: Intro to Hockey. 1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101

Location

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(6-Adult) MtVernREC Sa MtVernREC Sa

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9:35am 472 144 4301 01/09 1IA 9:35am 472 144 4302 02/27 1IA

Hockey 2 This class continues to focus on hockey fundamentals with such elements as forward stride development, hockey stop technique and forward crossovers on a circle and down the ice, all with hockey stick in proper position. Prerequisite: Hockey 1. 1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101

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Girl Scout Open House

TOT INTRODUCTORY

BEGINNER – Tot 1&2 & Prealpha

Lessons for 4-6 years of age who have never skated before.

Lessons for the beginner who has been on the ice before.

7-Week Program including: 7-Week Program including: � Seven 30-minute lessons � Seven practice sessions � FREE skate rental

Only $116*

Winter 2010

� Seven 30-minute lessons � Seven practice sessions � FREE skate rental

Only $116*

(Every Sat. in Nov. • 12-3:45 pm)

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED � Reduced Admissions for Girl Scouts & Brownies � Free Beginner Lessons � Hospitality Room

Holiday Public Skating � Extended public skating sessions from December 24th through January 2nd.

Free Subscription to Parktakes, call 703-222-4664

Conveniently located in the center of Fairfax just minutes from Rt. 495, Rt. 66, Rt. 50 and Rt. 236

3779 PICKETT RD, FAIRFAX

703-323-1132

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2 for 1 SKATING COUPON 1 FREE ADMISSION

UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR Girl Scout Open House

TOT INTRODUCTORY

BEGINNER – Tot 1&2 & Prealpha

Lessons for 4-6 years of age who have never skated before.

Lessons for the beginner who has been on the ice before.

(Every Sat. in Nov. • 12-3:45 pm)

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED � Reduced Admissions for Girl Scouts & Brownies � Free Beginner Lessons � Hospitality Room

7-Week Program including: 7-Week Program including: � Seven 30-minute lessons � Seven practice sessions � FREE skate rental

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� Seven 30-minute lessons � Seven practice sessions � FREE skate rental

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3779 PICKETT ROAD � FAIRFAX �

703-323-1132

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CLASS SCHEDULE AND DESCRIPTIONS � � � � FIRST SERIES � � � � INTRODUCTORY CLASS (ALL AGES) • 7 Weeks

Lessons for the total beinner who has never skated before. Students will work on standing, falling properly, getting up properly and marching in a standing position.

Introductory Skating (4-6 yrs) Location

Age

Day

Time

FxIceArena FxIceArena FxIceArena FxIceArena FxIceArena FxIceArena

4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6

Mon 5:20pm Tue 6:00pm Tue 1:45pm Thur 6:00pm Thur 10:45am Sat 8:55am

Introductory Skating (14&up) FxIceArena FxIceArena FxIceArena FxIceArena FxIceArena

14&up 14&up 14&up 14&up 14&up

Tue 7:45pm Tue 1:45pm Thur 7:45pm Thur 10:45am Sat 11:15am

Cost

Begins

$116 $116 $116 $116 $116 $121 $116 $116 $116 $116 $121

Jan 4 Jan 5 Jan 5 Jan 7 Jan 7 Jan 9 Jan 5 Jan 5 Jan 7 Jan 7 Jan 9

Ice Skating or Lesson Questions? � � � � � � � � � Call our Lesson Office at:

703-323-1132

✄Register by phone, fax or mail: PHONE REGISTRATION: (11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday – Sunday $3.00 service charge for Call 703-323-1132 phone registration) FAX REGISTRATION: Complete this form and fax to: 703-978-6796 MAIL REGISTRATION: Complete this form and send with payment to:

FAIRFAX ICE ARENA, 3779 Pickett Road, Fairfax, VA 22031

Tot 1/2 Class (4-6 yrs) Beginner • 7 Weeks

For those who have not had organized skating instruction. Students will work on standing, falling and getting up properly, forward marching, marching in a standing position, two-foot jump in place and forward swizzles. Location Age Day Time Cost Begins

FxIceArena FxIceArena FxIceArena FxIceArena FxIceArena FxIceArena

4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6

Mon Tues Tues Thur Thur Sat

4:10pm 6:00pm 10:45am 6:00pm 1:45pm 8:55am

$116 $116 $116 $116 $116 $121

Jan 4 Jan 5 Jan 5 Jan 7 Jan 7 Jan 9

Pre-Alpha Class – Beginner • 7 Weeks

For those who have not had organized instruction in skating. Students will work on gliding, forward and backward swizzles, backward wiggles and one-foot glides. Location Age Day Time Cost Begins

FxIceArena 7-13 FxIceArena 7-13 FxIceArena 7-13

Mon Tue Thur

4:45pm 6:35pm 6:35pm $

$116 $116 $116

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Jan 4 Jan 5 Jan 7

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FxIceArena FxIceArena FxIceArena FxIceArena FxIceArena FxIceArena

7-13 14&up 14&up 14&up 14&up 14&up

Sat 9:30am Tues 7:45pm Tues 10:45am Thur 7:45pm Thur 1:45pm Sat 11:15am

$121 $118 $118 $118 $118 $121

Jan 9 Jan 5 Jan 5 Jan 7 Jan 7 Jan 9

� � � ADDITIONAL CLASSES � � � Tot 3/4, Tot 5, Alpha Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Freestyle 1-6 � These classes are offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. � For specific times and dates please call our lesson office at 703-323-1132. A similar series will be offered starting the week of Monday, February 8th, Tuesday, February 9th, Thursday, February 11th and Saturday, February 13th.

� � � � BALLET CLASSES � � � � For the total beginner who has never taken ballet before. T-shirt, sweatpants, and ballet shoes required. Location

Age

Day

FxIceArena 4-6 FxIceArena 4-6

Time

Tues 11:00am Thur 11:00am

Cost

Begins

$49 $49

Jan 5 Jan 7

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ICE SKATING/MARTIAL ARTS Jung Su-All Levels

Martial Arts

1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82 1MB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$124

For yoga, meditation, Pilates, qigong and tai chi classes, see the alternative exercise listings in the Exercise and Fitness section

For martial arts classes: • Testing, done on/off site for an additional fee, may be required for advancement to the next level of martial arts. Testing dates will be announced at the start of class. • Uniforms are required for classes at all locations. Uniforms may be purchased through any source and also may be available from the instructor for a separate fee. Since specific uniforms may be mandatory for testing/advancement in certain classes, it is recommended that you check with the instructor before buying. • Separate fees may be charged for tournaments, protective gear and belts, if required for advancement.

Aikido and Self-Defense - Intermediate Prerequisite: Aikido and Self-Defense Beginning Level. 1MB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$124

Location

Day

(15-Adult) SoRunREC Sa

Time to

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Time

Code

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4pm

167 145 1001 01/09 1MB

1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82 1MB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$124

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5pm 4pm 8pm

175 145 0701 01/09 1MA 192 145 0701 01/10 1MB 192 145 0702 01/14 1MA

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1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82

Location

Day

(13-Adult) SpHillREC Sa CubRunREC Th

Time

Code

Begin

6pm 8pm

175 145 0801 01/09 1MA 192 145 0801 01/14 1MA

Jujitsu-All Levels Self-defense typified by grab escapes, throwing and submission holds. 1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82 1MB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$124

Location

Day

(13-Adult) ProvREC Su Wkfld/Moore Sa CubRunREC Sa

183 146 0001 183 146 0002 192 146 0001 192 146 0002

01/09 01/13 01/09 01/13

1MA 1MA 1MB 1MA

183 145 0501 01/09 1MB 183 145 0502 01/13 1MB

Location

Day

Time

Code

Begin

(6-12 yrs) ProvREC BlkBltCtr BlkBltCtr Dietrich’s Dietrich’s

Th T Sa T W

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1MA AMVF AMVF AMVB AMVB

Begin

Karate II 1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82 1MC 20--55 minute lessons--$165

(13-Adult) ProvREC Su ProvREC Th

(13-Adult) SpHillREC Sa CubRunREC Su CubRunREC Th

Begin

1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82 AMVB 10--30 minute lessons--$110 AMVC 10--45 minute lessons--$110 AMVF 10--45 minute lessons--$83

Location

Day

Code

Designed to help you learn self-defense, gain confidence and build leadership and independence.

Self-defense typified by grab escapes, throwing and submission holds.

Location

Time

Karate

Jujitsu I

Self-defense typified by grab escapes, throwing and submission holds.

703-222-4664

Day

(6-12 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Sa 11am Wkfld/Moore W 6pm CubRunREC Sa 10:30am CubRunREC W 6:30pm (13-Adult) Wkfld/Moore Sa 12pm Wkfld/Moore W 7pm

Prerequisite: Karate I or equivalent.

Jujitsu II

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Location

Time

Code

3:30pm 159 145 0901 01/10 1MB 12pm 183 145 0501 01/09 1MB 10:30am 192 145 0501 01/09 1MB

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Time

Code

6pm 7pm

159 145 6401 01/10 1MA 159 145 6402 01/14 1MA

Karate for Families This class gives family members an opportunity to participate together. Students will learn self-defense, gain confidence and build leadership and independence. Each student must register individually. AMVC 10--45 minute lessons--$110 AMVF 10--45 minute lessons--$83

Location

Day

Time

Code

Begin

(6-Adult) BlkBltCtr BlkBltCtr Dietrich’s Dietrich’s

T Sa W Sa

7pm 7pm 6:15pm 1pm

521 146 5202 521 146 5205 522 146 5201 522 146 5202

01/12 01/09 01/13 01/09

AMVF AMVF AMVC AMVC

Shorin-Ken Karate Do Learn hand and foot techniques, self-defense and sparring skills. Students will participate in training that teaches discipline, confidence and character. AMBB 8--55 minute lessons--$66 AMDA 20--55 minute lessons--$165

Location Begin

Day

(9-Adult) Va Run ES T

Time

Code

Begin

7pm

117 145 3101 01/12 AMBB

Shotokan Japanese Karate I Learn self-defense through techniques such as blocking, punching, striking and kicking in combination

MARTIAL ARTS with other related movements.

ing and various solo, single- and multiple- attacker exercises.

1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82

Location (6-Adult) SpHillREC SpHillREC (13-Adult) Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore

Day

Time

Code

Begin

W Sa

6pm 3pm

175 145 9001 01/13 1MA 175 145 9002 01/09 1MA

Su Th

12:30pm 183 145 2401 01/10 1MA 7pm 183 145 2402 01/14 1MA

1MB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$124

Location

1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82

(6-Adult) SpHillREC Sa SpHillREC T (13-Adult) SpHillREC W

Time

Code

Begin

2pm 7pm

175 145 6201 01/09 1MA 175 145 6202 01/12 1MA

7pm

175 145 2501 01/13 1MA

1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82 1MB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$124 AECB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$124

(6-Adult) SpHillREC Sa FfxGovt Ctr Su (13-Adult) Wkfld/Moore Su

Time

Code

Begin

1pm 12pm

175 145 2301 01/09 1MA 416 145 2301 01/10 AECB

9am

183 146 3201 01/10 1MB

Success by complete discipline, physical defense, high personal standards, respect for others, positive attitude, confidence, leadership and control. 1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82 1MB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$124

(6-Adult) OakMarREC OakMarREC OakMarREC CubRunREC (8-Adult) SoRunREC SoRunREC (13-Adult) OakMarREC OakMarREC

Day

Time

Code

In martial arts classes, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll gain confidence and self-discipline as you learn fighting techniques and self-defense skills.

Begin

Location (6-12 yr) ProvREC ProvREC SpHillREC SpHillREC (13-Adult) Lk Fairfax Pk ProvREC ProvREC SpHillREC

Day

Time

Code

Begin

Sa T Sa Th

10am 6pm 11am 7pm

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1MA 1MA 1MA 1MA

T Sa T Th

6:30pm 10am 7pm 7pm

835 145 1701 159 145 1702 159 145 1703 175 145 1702

01/12 01/09 01/12 01/14

1MA 1MA 1MA 1MA

3pm 3pm 5pm 3pm

142 145 6001 142 145 6002 142 145 6003 192 145 6001

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1MA 1MA 1MA 1MB

Sa Sa

10am 11am

167 145 5901 01/09 1MA 167 145 5902 01/09 1MB

(6-12 yrs) SpHillREC Sa (13-Adult) SpHillREC Sa

Sa W

4pm 8pm

142 145 1401 01/09 1MA 142 145 1402 01/13 1MB

Kung Fu III

1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82

Location

Day

American Kenpo I

Time

Code

Begin

10am

175 146 3901 01/09 1MA

10am

175 146 1401 01/09 1MA

Location

1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82

(18-Adult) LeeREC T

Code

Begin

8:30pm 456 146 1501 01/12 1MA

Kung Fu Kung fu incorporates the use of arms and legs combined with fighting techniques of animals for efficient and effective self-defense purposes. The use of

Time

Code

Begin

1pm 192 146 0101 01/10 1MA 7:30pm 192 146 0102 01/14 1MA

(8-Adult) SoRunREC T CubRunREC M

Day

(6-12 yrs) SpHillREC Sa (13-Adult) SpHillREC Sa

Time

Code

Begin

5:30pm 167 145 4001 01/12 1MA 6:30pm 192 145 4001 01/11 1MA

Japanese Swordsmanship Students will learn the stances, postures and movements of the ancient Samurai sword arts, including both the sword drawing and cutting techniques of Iaijutsu as well as the paired student exercises of kenjutsu. Equipment will be provided for beginning students. 1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82

Day

Time

Code

Begin

7pm 7pm

159 145 2701 01/10 1MA 159 145 2702 01/13 1MA

Tae Kwon Do I Korean martial art that teaches traditional selfdefense techniques, including kicking, punching, blocking, sparring and forms, through individual and partner training. 1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82 AMVF 10--45 minute lessons--$83 AMVH 10--45 minute lessons--$90 AMVK 10--55 minute lessons--$90

1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82

Street style self-defense for adults.

Day

(13-Adult) ProvREC Su ProvREC W

Prerequisite: Kung Fu I or equivalent.

Sa Su Su Su

Time

456 146 3101 01/09 1MB 456 146 3102 01/12 1MB

1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82

Location

Kung Fu II

Day

11am 6pm

Self-defense training ideal for all ages. Classes include warm ups, martial arts motions, forms and sparring w/weapons (optional). Improve flexibility and agility while developing positive self-esteem and attitude. Location

traditional weapons may be introduced.

Prerequisite: Kung Fu II or equivalent.

Location

Day

(6-Adult) CubRunREC Su CubRunREC Th

1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82

Traditional Karate Uechi-Ryu

Location

Stratford Martial Arts I

Learn self-defense through techniques such as blocking, punching, striking and kicking in combination with other related movements.

Day

Begin

1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82

Location

Shotokan Japanese Karate-All Levels

Location

Code

Class focuses on teaching proper goju ryu technique with applications rather than extensive physical training. Kihon (basics), kata (forms) and bunkai (applications) will be covered. Sparring will be introduced as an option for interested students.

Shotokan Japanese Karate I strongly recommended. Day

Time

Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate

Shotokan Japanese Karate II

Location

Day

(13-Adult) LeeREC Sa LeeREC T

Time

Code

Begin

9am

175 146 4901 01/09 1MA

9am

175 146 5001 01/09 1MA

Kung Fu/Silat This unique blend of Chinese gung fu and Indonesian silat uses internal and external training for the body and mind. Training includes forms, body condition-

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Location

Day

Time

Code

Begin

(6-12 yrs) SoRunREC SpringHl ES JRheeFlsCh BlkBltFFX BlkBltFFX BlkBltFFX BlkBltCtr BlkBltCtr

Su M T M Th Sa T Sa

1pm 5:30pm 4pm 5:15pm 6:45pm 11:15am 6:15pm 12pm

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01/10 01/11 01/12 01/11 01/14 01/09 01/12 01/09

1MA 1MA AMVH AMVF AMVF AMVF AMVF AMVF

Winter 2010

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5:15pm 5:15pm 5:45pm 10:40am 6:30pm 4:30pm 5:50pm 12:40pm 5pm 5:30pm 6:45pm 11:45am 12pm 6:45pm 6:45pm 8:15pm 10:30am 7pm 11am 8pm 8pm 1:15pm 7:30pm 12:40pm 7:30pm

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01/12 01/14 01/12 01/09 01/11 01/14 01/13 01/09 01/14 01/11 01/13 01/09 01/09 01/11 01/14 01/12 01/09 01/11 01/09 01/12 01/14 01/09 01/11 01/09 01/11

AMVH AMVH AMVF AMVF AMVF AMVF AMVK AMVK AMVH 1MA AMVH AMVH AMVH AMVH AMVH AMVF AMVF AMVF AMVF AMVH AMVH AMVF AMVK AMVK AMVH

Tae Kwon Do II

Day

Time

Code

Learn proper use of strategy and tactics to defend yourself against attack. Course covers physical and psychological training, environmental awareness, verbal strategies, use of weapons and empty-handed defense.

1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82

Location

Begin

Day

(13-Adult) ProvREC M

Time

Code

Begin

7:30pm 159 146 2401 01/11 1MA

Tai Chi w/weapons II Prerequisite: Tai Chi w/weapons I or equivalent. 1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82 1MC 20--55 minute lessons--$165

Location

Day

(13-Adult) SpHillREC M SpHillREC T/Th

Time

Code

Begin

7:30pm 175 146 2601 01/11 1MA 12pm 175 146 2602 01/12 1MC

Self-Defense Learn the basics of self-defense in real life situations by using martial arts fundamentals. Practice punching, kicking, striking and releasing techniques. These effective techniques are designed to help you cope with any aggressor, regardless of size or strength.

Location

1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82 1MC 20--55 minute lessons--$165

(6-12 yrs) SoRunREC Su SpringHl ES M/W (6-Adult) SpringHl ES M/W

Self-Defense for Women

In harmony with principles of tai chi philosophy, this class uses various weapons as extensions of the body and mind movements learned in Tai Chi I and II. The straight sword will be taught first. Prerequisite: Students must have completed Tai Chi II.

1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82 1ME 5--55 minute lessons--$41

Prerequisite: Tae Kwon Do I or equivalent.

Location

Tai Chi I w/weapons

Day

Time

(13-Adult) ProvREC Su 5pm Wkfld/Moore T 7pm

Code

Begin

159 145 1801 01/10 1MA 183 145 1801 01/12 1ME

1ME 5--55 minute lessons--$41 AMBB 8--55 minute lessons--$66 AMVC 10--45 minute lessons--$110 AMVK 10--55 minute lessons--$90

Location

Day

Time

Code

Begin

(13-Adult) ProvRec Wkfld/Moore MtVernREC MtVernREC

W T M M

7pm 6pm 7pm 7pm

159 145 2201 183 145 2201 472 145 2201 472 145 2202

01/13 01/12 01/11 02/15

1MA 1ME 1ME 1ME

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2pm 167 145 3501 01/10 1MA 6:30pm 107 145 3501 01/11 1MC 6:30pm 107 145 8401 01/11 1MC

Tae Kwon Do III Prerequisite: Tae Kwon Do II or equivalent. 1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82 1MC 20--55 minute lessons--$165

Location

Day

(6-12 yrs) SoRunREC Su SpringHl ES M/W (6-Adult) SpringHl ES M/W

Time

Code

Begin

2pm 167 145 3601 01/10 1MA 7:30pm 107 145 3601 01/11 1MC 7:30pm 107 145 8701 01/11 1MC

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MARTIAL ARTS/NATURE

Nature and Science Excursions Fee due at time of registration. Refunds for cancellations made within two weeks of trip require written notice.

January 9 Saturday Birds of Prey (Adults), 10am-6pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013. Visit local “hot spots” in search of wintering and resident hawks and owls. Bring binoculars and a bag lunch to eat on the go. Dress for the weather. Canceled if hazardous road conditions. Van leaves from Walney Visitor Center. Reservations and advanced payment by 1/4. $32

22 Friday Waterfowl Hunt (Adults), 7am-3pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703631-0013. Learn field identification and natural history of waterfowl by “hunting” local “hot spots.” Bald eagles cluster in these areas, too. Bring a bag lunch. Canceled if hazardous road conditions. Van leaves from Packard Center in Annandale District Park. Reservations and advanced payment by 1/11. $32

22 Friday Winter Birds of the Coast (Adults), 8am-8pm. Call 703-759-9018 (Riverbend Park) for information. Winter waterfowl, shorebirds and raptors are highlights. The day could end with streams of snow geese descending on the marsh. Dress for cold and windy conditions. Bring binoculars or spotting scopes and a bag lunch. Reservations by 1/13. $48

February 6 Saturday Birds of Prey (Adults), 10am-6pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013. (SEE 1/9.) Van leaves from Walney Visitor Center. Reservations and advanced payment by 2/1. $32

Classes Earthkeepers Learn how the earth works through a study of geology and watersheds, plus discover how each of us impacts the environment. Become a citizen activist as you explore how to use resources wisely and participate in habitat restoration projects. Naturalist-led classes include demonstrations, experiments, hikes, stream and pond exploration and crafts. 1XB

Location

Day

(6-10 yrs) Riverbend Pk M

Free Subscription to Parktakes, call 703-222-4664

Time

Code

Begin

4pm

357 172 2901 01/11 1XB

Winter 2010

NATURE AND SCIENCE Fur, Feathers, Scales & Skeletons

19 Saturday Owl Campfire.

Through hands-on activities, nature “safari” hikes and visits with live animals, you’ll nvestigate the scientific classification of the animal kingdom. Use of dichotomous keys and field guides will be emphasized. Students will learn why a porcupine is a rodent but a rabbit isn’t and new ways to look at the adaptations and characteristics of animals.

(Families), 6-7:30pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Cabell’s Mill, 703-631-0013. Enjoy an evening hike and campfire to learn about owls. Meet our resident barred owl. Then return to a warm campfire to roast marshmallows. Reservations required. $10/family.

20 Sunday Stream Side Salamanders

1NE 5--55 minute lessons--$41

Location

Day

(5-8 yrs) HiddnOaksNC M

Time

Code

Begin

3pm

308 172 1501 01/11 1NE

(8 yrs. and up), 9-10:30am, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013. Northern dusky and two-lined salamanders are active all year. Hike to a nearby stream to find salamanders that do not hibernate. Learn about these important amphibians and the vital role they play. Reservation required. $5

Herpetology Through hands-on activities, nature “safari” hikes and visits with live animals, students will investigate the characteristics and habits of local reptiles and amphibians. We will focus on identification skills and habitat recognition.

December 28-29 Mammal Camp (8-12ys.) 9:30am-12:30pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013. During winter break from school, learn about our native mammals. We will set a live trap line, check a tracking pit and set out a night camera to see what we find. No homework, no tests, just fun! $50/camper.

1NQ 10--55 minute lessons--$82

Location

Day

(5-8 yrs) HiddnOaksNC W

Time

Code

Begin

4pm

308 171 4401 01/13 1NQ

December 28-January 1 Jr. Park Naturalist Camp

Natural Science through Lenses See how magnifying glasses and microscopes enhance nature observation and study. Learn about the nature of light, the power of lenses, the inner workings of plants and the marvels of insect adaptation. We will also examine the use of binoculars, spotting scopes and telescopes to explore nature topics like birds and the features of the sky. 1NE 5--55 minute lessons--$41

Location

Day

(5-8 yrs) HiddnOaksNC F HiddnOaksNC M

Time

Code

Begin

1:30pm 308 172 1002 01/15 1NE 3pm 308 172 1001 02/22 1NE

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park and Walney Visitor Center 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 703-631-0013 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ecl The Walney Visitor Center features natural and cultural exhibits and a hands-on area to introduce the public to the past farmland and present parkland. Programs are regularly scheduled. Scavenger hunt lists and a self-guide for the orienteering lawn course are available at the visitor center. In December the Visitor Center is open 9am to 5pm Monday, Wednesday-Friday; noon-5pm Saturday, Sunday; closed Tuesday. In January and February the center is open noon-5pm Wednesday-Monday; closed Tuesday.

December 19 Saturday Holiday Shopping Afternoon (6-11 yrs) 11-3pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703631-0013. Drop children off for fun, food and holiday shopping! Adults have the afternoon free to do last

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At Ellanor C. Lawrence Park’s camp for junior naturalists, December 28 to January 1, kids will discover what it takes to be a full-fledged naturalist in the parks. minute shopping and wrapping while the kids enjoy nature activities inside and outside, make two nature holiday crafts, shop at the center’s gift shop for family gifts, eat lunch and roast s’mores. Children will need to bring a bag lunch (s’mores are provided) and money for holiday shopping. Registration required. $20/child

Kids’ Korner (3-5 yrs.) Preschool children learn a little nature and a little history once a month, accompanied by an adult. An outdoor activity and craft included. No older siblings, please; space is limited. Reservations required. $5/ Kids’ Korner child

December: Holidays at Walney Monday (9:30-10:30am): 7 or 14 Wednesday (9:30-10:30am): 16 Wednesday (1-2pm): 2 or 9 Thursday (1-2pm): 3 or10 Thursday (2-3pm): 17 Friday (9:30-10:30am): 11

January: Ants Monday (9:30-10:30am): 4 or11 Thursday (1-2pm): 7, 14

February: Archaeology Monday (9:30-10:30am): 1 or 8 Thursday (1-2pm): 4 or 11

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(5-8 yrs.) 9:30 am-12:30pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013. Spend a week learning how to be a Park Naturalist from a Park Naturalist! Feed the Walney Visitor Center animals, practice teaching a program, help build a campfire for roasting marshmallows, check and repair nature trails, make nature crafts and more! $130/Camper

January 2 Saturday Winter Tracks and Signs (Families),9:30-10:30am, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Cabell’s Mill. 703-631-0013. Search the park’s stream beds for animal tracks and other signs of winter. $10/ family

4 Monday Nature Snoopers - Ants (5 or 6 yrs. and in all-day kindergarten), 3-4pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Walney, 703-631-0013. Learn about these interesting insects as we search the back yard for ants and other critters that like to hide underground and under logs. Play an ant game and build an ant craft! Reservations required. $5

11 Monday Jr. Naturalists- Ants (7-11 yr. olds), 3-4pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Walney, 703-631-0013. (SEE 1/4.) Reservations required. $5

17 Sunday Owl Campfire. (Families), 6-7:30pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Cabell’s Mill, 703-631-0013. SEE 12/19. Reservations required, $20/child

24 Sunday Cedar Forests (8yrs. and up), 9-10:30am, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013. When trees lose their leaves

NATURE AND SCIENCE in winter, animals seek the cedar forests for shelter. Enter our secretive cedar forest and discover what is hiding. Reservations required. $5

25 Monday Feeding Day! 3-4pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Walney, 703-6310013. The Walney display animals are hungry! Join a naturalist and youth volunteers as we demonstrate how we feed our display animals. Make a birdfeeder to take home and use. Search for worms and insects and assist in serving dinner! Reservations required. $3/Person

30 Saturday Your Outdoor Surroundings (Scouts), 2-3:30 pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703631-0013. Have fun outdoors exploring nature using your senses and artistic abilities. Learns new ways to protect the environment during a trail hike. Fulfills the requirements for this Junior Girl Scout badge. Reservations required. $4

marshmallows round the campfire. Reservations required. $10/family

20 Saturday Bird Banding (6 yrs. and up), 1:30-3pm. Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013. See hand-held birds close-up. Discover how they are captured, examined, banded with numbered rings and safely released as part of a park naturalist wildlife project which contributes data to federal bird migration studies. Canceled if rain. Reservations required. $5/person.

21 Sunday Home-made Bird Feeders (Families), 9:30-10:30am, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013. Bring your empty milk jugs and two-liter soda bottles to make bird feeders. We will discuss tips for feeding birds and learn to identify common birds that visit home bird feeders. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Reservations required. $10/family.

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22 Monday Feeding Day!

1 Monday Nature Snoopers - Archaeology

3-4pm. Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Walney, 703-6310013. SEE 1/25. Reservations required, $3/person

(5 or 6 yrs. and in all-day kindergarten), 3-4pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Walney, 703-631-0013. Become a scientist for the day! Learn how the experts search for clues to our past. Study artifact remains to determine a building’s usage here at the park, sift through your own (pretend) materials to take home and uncover a hidden surprise buried beneath. Reservations required. $5

Hidden Oaks Nature Center

10-11am, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Cabell’s Mill, 703-631-0013. Beaks, feathers, nests and talons are examined to explore the avian world. Find out about bird life cycles, migration patterns and adaptations that make birds such fascinating animals. Using specimens preserved by taxidermy and live birds, we will examine bird behavior and their place in the environment. Reservations required. $5

7701 Royce Street, Annandale, VA 22003 703-941-1065 http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hiddenoaks/ Hidden Oaks Nature Center features a pond and an interactive exhibit ideal for children two yrs. and up. Located in the 52-acre Annandale District Park, the center is nestled among woodland trails and creeks with butterfly gardens and a playground nearby. Inside the nature center, facilities include live animal displays, a climbing “tree” loft/puppet stage, a resource library and the Urban Woodlands: Habitats and Havens interactive exhibit. Young children with their adults may investigate Nature Playce, an outdoor exploration area for unstructured play in the woods. Programs for groups by reservation. In December, the nature center is open 9am-5pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; noon-5pm Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Closed Friday, December 25, and January 1. In January and February, the nature center is open noon-5pm each day, closed on Tuesdays except for scheduled programs. Open 12-5 holidays including December 24, January 18 and February 15. Grounds open dawn to dusk.

8 Monday Jr. Naturalists- Archaeology

Community Outreach Creature Feature at Woodrow Wilson Library

7 Sunday Groundhog Day! 1-2pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Walney, 703631-0013. Meet our larger-than-life Walney groundhog! Learn the story behind Groundhog Day and interesting facts about this animal. Visit the home of the Walney garden groundhog and play groundhog games. Reservations required. $5

7 Sunday Birds Around Us

(7-11 yr.), 3-4pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Walney, 703-631-0013. (SEE 2/1.) Reservations required. $5

17 Wednesday Campfire Night Hike - Predators Who Hunt at Night (Families), 6-7:30pm. Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013. Enjoy a night hike to learn about nocturnal hunters. Listen to taped calls of owls and coyotes and catch a glimpse of them in the forest. End the evening with hot chocolate and roasted

(All ages), 10:30-11:15am, Woodrow Wilson Library, 6101 Knollwood Dr., Falls Church. A naturalist from Hidden Oaks Nature Center shares the wonder of Fairfax County wildlife using stories, demonstrations, specimens and live animals. For reservations call the library at 703-820-8774. FREE Saturday, December 19: Welcome Winter Saturday, January 16: Wild Things Puppet Show: Native American Stories Saturday February 20: Wild Things Puppet Show: Dinosaurs!

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Nature Weekly Daily, except Tuesday Nature Playce (Families) Open dawn to dusk, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Take time to get outdoors and play in our 1/3-acre unstructured play area in the woods. Make mud pies, dig into woodchip and leaf piles, make ground forts or just rest next to a tree and watch the clouds float by. Come into the nature center during regular hours, 9am-5pm weekdays, noon-5pm weekends, not available Tuesdays, and ask for brief orientation resulting in the bestowing of the title, Official Nature Snooper, along with a free gift from the Friends of Hidden Oaks. FREE

Your Art in the Park (All ages), 9am-5pm weekdays, noon-5pm weekends, not available Tuesdays (call for holiday hours), Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Immortalize your nature artwork on our Wall of Nature Art. Create your own nature design on paper, and we’ll transfer it to a permanent, four-inch square tile for our foyer display. Design a picture, make a handprint or creatively write out a name as the perfect way to honor your favorite nature lover! Sponsored by Friends of Hidden Oaks. $20/tile

Discovery Bag (Families), 9am-5pm weekdays, noon-5pm weekends in December, noon-5pm in January and February, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Enhance your enjoyment of the 1/3-mile Old Oak Trail, which loops behind the nature center, by requesting the Winter Discovery Bag. Each bag contains activities and learning enhancements ideal for young child and parent adventures along the woodchip path. $1

Winter Scavenger Hunt (All ages), 9am-5pm weekdays, noon-5pm weekends in December, noon-5pm in January and February, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Enjoy separate indoor and outdoor self-guided explorations. Challenge yourself along the 1/3-mile Old Oak Trail, and in the nature center exhibit to discover hidden treasures. $1

Monday Monday Bird Walk (All ages), 7:30-9:30am, Eakin Community Park. Call 703-941-1065 (Hidden Oaks Nature Center) for information. Discover the resident birds of the Accotink Stream Valley. Bring binoculars. Meet at Prosperity Ave. parking lot. Canceled if rain or severe weather. FREE

Forest Fledglings (3-5 yrs.), 9:45-10:30am or 11-11:45am, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Classes for parent, child and quiet siblings. Naturalist-led preschool-style experience features stories, crafts and nature activities leading to outdoor exploration. Dress for the weather. Reservations and advanced payment required. Call for weekly topic. $5

Friday Little Acorns (2-3 yrs.), 9:45-10:30am or 11-11:45am, Hidden

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NATURE AND SCIENCE Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Children and their adult share the wonders of nature in this introduction to a preschool experience and interactive program series. Through finger plays, stories, activities and an outdoor exploration (weather permitting), the naturalist will stimulate children’s natural curiosity. Reservations and advanced payment required. Call for topics. Alternate Fridays. $5

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December 6 Sunday Calling All Flying Squirrels... (Families with children ages 4 and above), 6-7pm. Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Flying squirrels rival the population of gray squirrels, but since they are nocturnal, we rarely see them. View a presentation about these amazing gliders of the night and join a naturalist as we look for flying squirrels at roosting boxes near the nature center. Learn how you can encourage flying squirrels to visit your yard. Reservations and advanced payment required. $6 / person

12 Saturday Princesses and their Nature Pals Tea Party (Families), 2-3:15pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Young dancers in traditional costumes from the India International School perform dances reminiscent of the Aladdin stories. Come dressed as your favorite princess to enjoy tea and cookies. Reservations and advanced payment required. $15/ person

Star Lite, Star Brite (All ages), 6:30-7:30pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Take a guided tour of December’s night sky in preparation for the Geminid meteor shower on Sunday, December 13, and Monday, December 14. Learn to identify constellations and how best to watch for the meteor shower. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/person

13 Sunday Natural Holiday Cards and Wrapping Paper (Ages 4-9 yrs.), 1:30-3pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Create nature-themed personalized cards and more with natural materials. Make a holiday treat for yourself or a friend. Great scout activity. Reservations and advanced payment required. $6 /child

19 Saturday Geology Rocks (Families with children ages 6 yr. and above), 1:303pm or 3:15-4:45pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. From brushing your teeth to virtually all your daily activities, a rock or mineral plays a key role. Learn about rocks, fossils and more through indoor presentations, hands-on activities and a stream walk. Fulfills Junior Girl Scout and Webelos Cub Scout badge requirements. Reservations and advanced payment required. $6 /child

20 Sunday Winter Solstice Celebration (Families), 1:30-2:30pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Cen-

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Join the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at the wonderland of Hidden Oaks Nature Center on Sunday, January 31. ter, 703-941-1065. Discover the facts and fantasy of the shortest day of the year, Monday, December 21. Learn how shorter days affect animals and people alike. Make a luminary of a constellation to take home and use as a light for the dark days of winter. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5 / child

and near. How do we know that they were here? Enjoy a puppet show along with fun fossil facts. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/child

26 Saturday Natural Holiday Thank You Notes and More

(Families), 1:30-3pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Discover one of America’s most popular pastimes with your family! Learn techniques to continue the fun at home, binocular basics and how to attract birds to your backyard. After a bird hike, return to the nature center for s’mores and cocoa. Bring binoculars. Reservations and advanced payment required. $4/child, $2/adult

(Ages 4-9 yrs.), 1:30-3pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Create nature-themed personalized cards and more with natural materials. Make a holiday treat for yourself or a friend. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/child

Creature Feature (All ages), 4-4:45pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Discover the variety of turtles found in Fairfax County. Meet a snapping turtle and a painted turtle. Learn their similarities and differences and how they are spending this holiday season. Reservations and advanced payment required. $4

27 Sunday Holiday Treats for Wildlife (Families), 1-4:30pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Come with your family and friends to make delectable goodies for birds and squirrels. View a variety of homemade bird feeders and get recipes for making treats in your kitchen at home. This is a peanut-free zone! Great for scouts. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5 /child

30 Wednesday Dinosaur Wild Things Puppet Shows (3-8 yrs.), 1-1:45 pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Dinosaurs once roamed places far

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January 2 Saturday S’More Bird Watching Please!

3 Sunday Wild Things Puppet Show (3-8 yrs.), 1:30-2:15pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Traditional fairy tales get a natural twist in a collection of stranger-than-fiction puppet shows. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/child

9 Saturday Dinosaur Film Festival (4-8 yrs.), 1:30-3pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Explore fossils, footprints and films as you learn the latest on these fascinating creatures. Try interactive stations and make a fossil craft to take home. Parent and child program. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/child

10 Sunday Story of the Snowman and his Flakey Friends (4-8 yrs.), 1:30-2:30pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Snuggle up with snowman soup (hot

NATURE AND SCIENCE cocoa) as you listen to tales of woodland creatures who meet an unexpected visitor to their forest. Make a craft. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/child

16 Saturday Owl 16mm Film Fest

sweethearts court and make a natural treat to take home. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/child

14 Sunday Knock for Woodpeckers

(All ages), 1:30-2:30pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Enjoy an old-fashioned 16 mm movie on the big screen along with popcorn and cocoa. Afterwards, learn fun facts about local owls, look at specimens and hear owl calls. Each family gets an owl pellet to dissect. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/child

(Families with children ages 3 yrs. and above), 1:30-3pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-9411065. Five species of woodpeckers call Hidden Oaks their home. Learn how to distinguish among the species and how to attract them to your backyard with a make-and-take woodpecker treat. At the end, we will enjoy a puppet show. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/child

17 Sunday Campfire Songs and Stories

15 Monday Creature Feature

(All ages), 7-8pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Cozy up to the campfire and join the naturalist in a traditional sing-a-long. Listen to the tales told first by Cherokee tribes of how woodland animals came to be. Toast a marshmallow over the embers. Cancelled in case of inclement weather. Reservations and advanced payment required. $15/ family

(All ages), 1-1:45pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Meet two of the most common snakes seen in Fairfax County, the black rat snake and the northern brown snake. Learn how to distinguish them from the venomous northern copperhead snake. Reservations and advanced payment required. $4/person

29 Friday Naturalist Corner (3-12 yrs.), 1- 4pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. More than a dozen learning and craft stations await the budding artist and naturalist. Meet live animals, play traditional America Indian games, create nature-themed art and learn how to read animal tracks. Make crafts to take home. Teen volunteers welcome to participate as naturalist assistants with advanced notice. Reservations for groups requested. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/child

(4-9 yr.), 1:30-3pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Create nature-themed Valentine’s Day cards with natural items. Discover how animal

(All ages), 7-8pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703941-1065. (SEE 1/17.) Cancelled in case of inclement weather. Reservations and advanced payment required. $15/family.

28 Sunday Lessons from the Lorax (Families with children ages 4 and above), 2:303:30pm. Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Honor Dr. Seuss’ birthday with a fresh look at the Lorax and his story. Enjoy the classic tale and then meet the Oncler who has new ideas on how families can make a natural difference to wildlife. Make a treat to take home for birds and learn how to make your backyard friendly for wildlife. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/person

(Families with children ages 3 and above), 2:303:30pm. Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Naturalists share the tales of Yertle the Turtle and Gertrude McFuzz and show how real woodland creatures share some of the same talents. Make a craft and meet several local turtles. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/person

Hidden Pond Nature Center

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13 Saturday Natural Valentines

27 Saturday Campfire Songs and Stories

6 Saturday Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

(Families with children ages 5 yrs. and above), 1:303pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Parents and children enjoy tea, munch butterflyshaped sandwiches and join the crazy fun of the Mad Hatter and his friends. Discover fun facts about Alice in Wonderland, make a hat and play games. Meet a live creature from the story. Reservations and advanced payment required. $10/person

(Ages 4-9 yrs.), 1-2pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Honor the day by learning what snakes live in Fairfax County. Meet three snakes up close and then observe their feeding time. Find out what these commonly misunderstood creatures are doing in the winter and learn to distinguish our area’s only venomous species. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/child

(3-9 yrs.), 1:30-3pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Find out who migrates, hibernates and emigrates and who romps through the snow. Go on a short walk to look for salamanders and other animals that winter in our neighborhood. Make a craft. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/child

March

31 Sunday Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

1 Monday Celebrate National Serpent Day

20 Saturday Where Are All the Animals?

Birds abound in the parks, and park naturalists can help you spot and identify these winged residents of Fairfax. Be introduced to birding on walks from Hidden Oaks Nature Center on January 3 and Huntley Meadows Visitor Center on January 9, get the lowdown on owls at Hidden Pond Nature Center on December 11 and January 22 and stroll the banks of the Potomac in Riverbend Park searching for waterfowl and raptors on December 5 and January 2. Free Subscription to Parktakes, call 703-222-4664

8511 Greeley Boulevard Springfield, Va. 22152 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hiddenpond/ Extensive woodlands, Pohick Creek, trails, beautiful scenery, quiet places and abundant wildlife are all features of this park. Facilities include nature center with exhibits, nature trail, pond, tot playground, picnic shelter and orienteering course. Programs for groups by reservation. In December, the nature center is open 9am-5pm Monday, Wednesday-Friday and 12-5pm Saturday and Sunday. Closed Tuesdays except for scheduled programs. In January and February, the hours will be 12-5pm, Monday, Wednesday-Sunday. Closed Tuesdays.

December 4 Friday Ponderings-Hibernators (6-10yrs), 4:30-5:30pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. Naturalist Brian takes you on an exploration through a short inside talk and outdoors search of den sites of the park’s hibernating animals. Care will be taken

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NATURE AND SCIENCE to leave the animals undisturbed, but kids may catch a glimpse of a critter - maybe a hibernating wood roach or mouse -- in Brian’s test den. Dress for the weather. Cancelled if severe weather. Reservations required $4.

7 Monday Nature Quest-Hibernators (3-6yrs), 10-11am, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703451-9588. See who hibernates and who doesn’t in the stream valley forest. Build a “den” of your own and a shelter for some of the wildlife outside. Reservations required. Cancelled if severe weather. Reservations required. $4

11 Friday Ponderings-Owls (6-10yrs), 4:30-5:30pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. Do you know, “For Whom the Owl Hoots?” Naturalist Brian reveals the natural world of local owls. A walk follows a presentation on owls found in the park. Reservations required. Canceled if rain. $4

12 Saturday Holiday Wreath-making (All Ages), 1-2:30pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. Create two seasonal wreaths of straw and vines, decorated with greens, cones, dried flowers and ribbons. Instructor Clara Ailes will inspire your inner naturalist as well as your inner artist. Reservations required. $20/family includes all materials.

14 Monday Nature Quest-Evergreens (3-6yrs), 10-11am, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. The young naturalist will explore the forest in search of those plants and trees that remain green throughout the winter. Discover the animals that depend on the evergreens. Dress for the weather. Canceled if severe weather. Reservations required. $4

18 Friday Naturalist Boot Camp (and an Evening of Free Time for Parents) (6-10yrs), 6:30-9:30pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. Have an evening to prepare for the holidays while your children get in tip-top naturalist shape with our naturalist boot camp. For the children, this action-filled evening includes hiking, critter watching and catching, and live animals to meet, feed and hold. They will show off their natural creativity making a craft with natural items. The evening concludes around the campfire with snacks, holiday songs and ghost stories. Advanced reservations and payment are required. $30

19 Saturday Naturalist Boot Camp (6-10yrs), 9am-12pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. (See 12/18)

20 Sunday Naturalist Boot Camp (6-10yrs), 1-4pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703451-9588. (See 12/18)

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January 4 Monday Pohick Rangers (9-12yrs), 3-5pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. Hidden Pond’s longest running series kicks off with Winter Wildlife -- animal tracking, a den hunt and a search for other evidence left behind. This six-part series will feature more in-depth and in-the-field study of wetlands, nocturnal animals, venomous creatures, reptiles and amphibians. Dress for the weather. Other meeting dates are: 2/5, 7-9pm; 3/1, 3-5pm; 4/9, 7-10pm; 5/3, 3-5pm and 6/7, 3-6pm. Reservations required. $75

8 Friday Ponderings-Tracking/Evidence (6-10yrs), 4:30-6:00pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. What are those odd tracks and strange signs all along the trail?. Help naturalist Brian solve the mystery as you study the evidence of wildlife in the woods. Cancelled if severe weather. Reservations required. $6

11 Monday Nature Quest-Critters in the Cold (3-6yrs), 10-11am, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. How does wildlife cope in the harsh winter? Through an inside talk and outdoors exploration, the young naturalists will see first hand how nature finds a way to survive adverse conditions. Cancelled if severe weather. Reservations required. $4

11 Monday Pohick Rangers Jr. (6-8yrs), 3-5pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. This six-part series is a hands-on, outdoors and into-the-wild program. Topics covered are winter wildlife, birds, signs of spring, wetlands, amphibians, reptiles and more. Other meeting dates and times are: 2/8, 3-5pm; 3/19, 7-9pm; 4/5, 3-5pm; 5/10, 3-5pm and 6/14, 3-6pm. Reservations required. $75

15 Friday Ponderings-Animal Care Basics (6-10yrs), 4:30-5:30pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. Be one of our animal caretakers and learn what the nature center’s exhibit animals eat and how staff takes care of them. Reservations required. $4

22 Friday Ponderings-Owls

Kids will be rocking and bopping at the annual Animal Sweethearts Dance at Hidden Pond Nature Center on Sunday, February 14. Also featuring limbo contests, live animals and the world premiere of another wildly original drama, it’s THE place to be for Springfield’s younger set on Valentine’s Day.

February 8 Monday Nature Quest-Rotting Logs (3-6yrs), 10-11am, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703451-9588. The winter forest looks empty until you examine the woodland floor. Decomposing logs host a world of small creatures that remain active. Be part of the naturalist team on an exploration of this unique habitat. Cancelled if severe weather. Reservations required. $4

12 Friday Ponderings-Calls of the Wild

(All ages), 7-9pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703451-9588. Become the wise one as we learn about local owl species. Join the search for these creatures of the night on a forest walk. Program concludes with a campfire and s’mores. Cancelled if severe weather. Reservations required. $8.

(6-10yrs), 4:30-6pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. Brian, the naturalist, shows off critter-calling techniques that he uses to draw in wild animals such as the red fox, the secretive owl, the mysterious raccoon and the exotic house cat. Program includes time for participants to test out some of these calls. Dress for weather. Cancelled if severe weather. Reservations required. $6

25 Monday Nature Quest-Reptiles

14 Sunday Animal Sweethearts Dance

(3-6yrs), 10-11am, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. Does a cold-blooded animal like cold weather? Study our nature center reptiles up close to find out and then help the naturalist feed and care for them. Cancelled if severe weather. Reservations required. $4

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(3-8yrs), 1-2:30pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. The annual dance event of West Springfield for animal lovers is once again featuring plenty of dancing, limbo contests, poems of love, live animal, not-so-live animals and the world premiere of the play, Pest Side Story, an intriguing tale of a

NATURE AND SCIENCE pest control worker named Tony and an animal lover named Maria. Refreshments served. Cancelled if severe weather. Reservations required. $6.

19 Friday Ponderings-Brian’s Winter Survival Tips (6-10yrs), 4:30-6pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. Naturalist Brian shares shelterbuilding skills for severe weather and other great tips on how to survive in the winter wilds. Program concludes with a campfire. Cancelled if severe weather. Reservations required. Reservation required. $6

22 Monday Nature Quest-Signs of Spring (3-6yrs), 10-11am, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703451-9588. Join other young naturalists as they look for signs of spring in the winter forest. Dress for the outdoors. Canceled if severe weather. Reservations required. $4. 26 Friday

Ponderings-Early Signs of Spring Hike (6-10yrs), 4:30-6pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. The sound of wood frogs and the smell of skunk cabbage tell us spring is here. Help naturalist Brian find other unfolding surprises on this walk in the woodland. Dress for the weather. Canceled if severe weather. Reservations required. $6.

Huntley Meadows Park and Visitor Center 3701 Lockheed Blvd. Alexandria, VA 22306 703-768-2525 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley/ The Park Authority’s largest park (1,428 acres) includes wetlands, forests, meadows, streams and ponds. It has resident deer, beaver, heron and other animals. Facilities include a visitor center, auditorium, exhibits and an interpretive trail with boardwalk and observation platforms. Programs for groups by reservation. In December, the Visitor Center is open 9am-5pm Monday, Wednesday-Friday; noon to 5pm Saturday and Sunday; closed Tuesday. In January and February, the center is open 9am-2pm Monday, Wednesday-Friday; noon to 5pm Saturday and Sunday; closed Tuesday.

December 5 Saturday Owl Outing (Adults), 4:30-6:30pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. Learn about the secret lives of the park’s resident owls. Following the indoor presentation, take an off-trail walk in search of these nocturnal birds of prey. Sponsored by FOHMP. Reservations required. Canceled if rain. $6

7 Monday Young Explorers - Holiday Crafts (6-9 yrs.), 3:15-4:30pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. Join the fun of making holiday gifts, ornaments and cards with a nature theme. Reservations required. $6

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The boardwalk and observation tower at Huntley Meadows Park are excellent vantage points for spying the winter wonders of the wetlands. 9 Wednesday or 10 Thursday Nature Detectives - Holiday Crafts (3-5 yrs.), 10-10:45am, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. Listen to a winter tale and then make a holiday ornament. Reservations required. $6

13 Sunday Huntley Holiday Happening (Families), 1-4pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. Looking for something special for the nature-lover on your list? Enjoy an afternoon of shopping with a 10% discount on merchandise, yummy treats and holiday crafts. FREE

Photography Show Opening 2-4pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-7682525. Admire this year’s winning entries from the Friends of Huntley Meadows’ annual photography contest. Sponsored by FOHMP. FREE

January 9 Saturday Birding for Beginners (Adults), 8-10:30am, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. Winter is a great time to begin birding. Program starts with a discussion about field guides and optics, and then we’ll walk to look for resident birds. Reservations required. $6

16 Saturday Flying Dragons (Ages 11 and up), 5-6:30pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. How do dragonflies hover, dip, dive and zoom at 40 mph through the air? What do they eat, who eats them and what kind of courtship do they have? Learn the bizarre and surprising answers from this colorful presentation of dragonflies

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in Fairfax County. We will show you how to create the perfect dragonfly pond on your own property. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required. $6

22 Friday Café Cattail 7-9:30pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703768-2525. Welcome to Huntley Meadows’ very own coffeehouse! Enjoy a relaxing evening applauding our community’s talents. Musicians, dancers and poets are encouraged to share their arts with a nature theme. Reservations required for performers only. Sponsored by FOHMP. FREE

28 Thursday Native Wildflower Meadows (Ages 11 and up), 7pm-8:30pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. Learn why the native grasses and wildflowers found in Virginia’s meadows are so important and discover all the colorful wildlife that calls the meadows home. We’ll focus on what makes a Northern Virginia meadow and how to install, manage and enjoy your own “pocket” meadow in modern-day suburbia. Native meadow seed packets will be on sale. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $6

Children’s Holiday Shopping Where gift buying turns into kids’ play! Colvin Run Mill Historic Site Dec. 5, 6 and 7 Frying Pan Farm Park Dec. 5 and 7 Winter 2010

NATURE AND SCIENCE 30 Saturday and 31 Sunday Winter Chills and Thrills (5-10 yrs.), 1-3pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. Discover how wildlife copes with winter by playing games, making crafts and exploring self-guided activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by FOHMP. $4/child

February 1 Monday Winter Chills and Thrills (5-10 yrs.), 1pm-3pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. SEE 1/30.

6 Saturday Drummers and Drillers (Adults), 9:30am-11:30am, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. As they drum and drill on trees, woodpeckers are ridding our yards and woodlands of ants, wasps, and grubs. Watch a variety of woodpeckers on the park’s suet feeders, learn how to attract them to your yard and maybe glimpse a flicker on its mission to eat a thousand insects in a day! Reservations required. $6

Winter Hike-Marvelous Meadows (9 and up), 5pm-6:30pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. Chase the winter blues away with a two-mile hike on the South King’s Highway side of the park. Look for winter hawks and ducks, insect galls, and bluebirds and goldfinches while exploring the park’s native meadows. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $6

13 Saturday NEW! Naturally Sweet (Adults), 1pm-3pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. Celebrate Valentine’s weekend in a natural way. Take a stroll with a naturalist through forest and meadow, then warm up with a pastry and hot beverage at a popular coffeehouse, Grounded Coffee. Meet at the South Kings Highway entrance. Reservations required. Refreshments included. $10

20 Saturday Winter Hike-Wonderful Wetland Waterfowl (9 and up), 2-4pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. Hike the boardwalk to the observation tower, looking for green-winged teals, pintails, swamp sparrows and winter wrens and with luck, spot a bald eagle. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $6

All A-Buzz About Bees (Ages 11 and up), 5-6:30pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. Learn all about the fascinating lives of our native bees, how they contribute to the human world and what you can do to attract them to your gardens. We’ll discuss the best plans for bee boxes and how to build and care for them. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required. $6

28 Sunday NEW! Bones (9-12 yrs.)1-2:30pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. Every skeleton has a secret. Search clues left behind in animal skulls, teeth and bones. Reservations required. $6

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Riverbend Park 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls, VA 22066 703-759-9018 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend/ Tucked away in a remote river setting, Riverbend Park has 418 acres of forest, meadows, and ponds. The 10+ miles of trails include a 2.5 mile portion of the Potomac Heritage Trail. Facilities include a boat ramp, riverside picnic area with grills and a visitor center with exhibits, snack bar and gift shop. Our visitor center has all new exhibits: visit with the animals, touch rocks that were part of an ancient ocean floor and view local Native American artifacts. For boating and fishing information, see Boating and Fishing; for birthday parties, see Attractions. To rent the park’s picnic shelter or sun deck call 703-3248732. To rent the nature center, call 703-759-9018. In December the Visitor Center is open 9am-5pm Monday, Wednesday-Friday; noon-5pm Saturday and Sunday; closed Tuesday. In January and February the center is open 11am-4pm Wednesday-Monday; closed Tuesday. Gates locked at posted closing time.

Active Ways to Explore Riverbend Park with Your Family Holiday Ornaments: Make Your Own (November 14-December 31) (All Ages), available during visitor center hours, Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. Use pine cones and teasels to make cool holiday ornaments. Follow our examples or create your own stylish or wacky designs. This is a self-guided activity. Reservations recommended for groups. $5 for 2 ornaments

The Potomac River Gorge Trail - A Globally Rare Environment (8 yrs. and up), daily 7am-dusk, picnic area by the Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. Enjoy a self-guided 2.5-mile hike along the Potomac River and find out why the Nature Conservancy named this area “one of the most significant natural areas in the eastern United States.” Fourteen trail stops reveal secrets of the Potomac River Gorge. The trail begins in the Riverbend picnic area and ends at Great Falls Park. FREE

Scavenger Hunt (All ages), available during visitor center hours, Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. Check out the scavenger hunt packet and follow the clues as they lead you through the park in search of cool nature facts. Recommended for families and scout groups. No reservations needed. $1,

Nature Daily at Riverbend Park For children’s classes, SEE Children’s Corner (9 months-5 yrs.) and Nature/Science (6-10 yrs).

December 5 Saturday Cold Duck (Adults), 8:30-11am, Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. Hike along the Potomac River with

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Holiday crafts with nature themes are the attraction at Huntley Meadows Visitor Center on December 7 and 9. Or let your favorite animal inspire an ornament for your tree at Riverbend Park on December 7 a naturalist to scan for waterfowl and raptors. Dress warmly, wear hiking shoes/boots and bring binoculars and/or spotting scopes. Reservations required. $5

7 Monday Animal Ornaments (6-10 yrs.), 3-4pm, Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. Use natural items, like pine cones, to create animals, snowflakes or your own unique invention. Staff guidance available. Reservations and advance payment required. $7/person

28 Monday - 30 Wednesday (Fairfax County School Holidays) SEE Camps (for Animal Vets, Zoology and Science and Astronomy Fun camps)

January 2 Saturday Cold Duck (Adults), 8:30-11am, Riverbend Visitor Center, 703759-9018. (SEE 12/5.) Reservations required. $5

22 Friday Fireside Stories - Winter Wildlife (Families), 6:30-7:30pm, Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. Listen to stories ‘round our indoor fireplace, participate in winter fun activities and find out how local animals are spending the coldest months of the year. Reservations and advanced payment required. $4/person

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N AT U R E A N D S C I E N C E / PA R K R E N TA L S 29 Friday (Fairfax County School Holiday) SEE Camps for one-day Zoology camp

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19 Friday Fireside Stories - Extremely Cool Critters (Families), 6:30-7:30pm, Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. Gather ‘round our indoor fireplace for stories and activities and find out about animals that survive the coldest places in the world! Reservations and advanced payment required. $4/person

March 13 Saturday Night Sky Festival (All ages), 6:30-8:30pm, Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. (SEE Events.) Canceled if raining or snowing. Reservations recommended for groups of 10 or more. $5/person.

Call 703-759-9018 (Riverbend Park) for information and reservations for programs at Dranesville Tavern and Forestville Schoolhouse.

Dranesville Tavern 11919 Leesburg Pike, Herndon, VA 20170 703-827-0609 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/weddings.htm Built in 1824, Dranesville Tavern was one of five taverns located near the Dranesville Crossroads. It quickly found a steady flow of regular customers among the farmers and drovers moving grain and livestock from Leesburg and western Virginia to the ports of Alexandria and Georgetown. In 1865, the Alexandria Gazette described Dranesville Tavern as “one of the finest roadside inns in the State of Virginia.” Remaining true to its history of providing Virginia hospitality, the Tavern may be rented for social gatherings and corporate functions. Call 703827-0609 for rental information.

Tuesday, January 26 Who’s Hibernating? (2-5 yrs.), 10:15-11am, Dranesville Tavern. Chipmunks, groundhogs and bats are just a few animals getting ready for hibernation. Meet our puppets, do activities and see if hibernating is for you! Reservations and advance payment required. $6/child

Tuesday, February 23 Starry Nights (2-5 yrs.), 10:15-11am, Dranesville Tavern. Stars twinkle in the evening sky. Where do they go during the day? Games and activities will introduce your preschooler to the stars and more. Reservations and advance payment required. $6/child

Tuesday, March 23 Fly, Hop or Run (2-5 yrs.), 10:15-11am, Dranesville Tavern. Animals are busy in springtime. Through activities and

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Get up-close and personal with turtles at Forestville Schoohouse on March 11. games, find out where the birds, toads and other animals have been all winter. Reservations and advance payment required. $6/child

Forestville Schoolhouse 9812 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066 703-827-0609 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/weddings.htm This site, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, dates back to 1889. Originally a one-room schoolhouse, it doubled in size in 1911 when the original Floris Elementary Schoolhouse was moved and attached to the west side of the building. Over the years, the schoolhouse has served as a school, junior Grange, library, bank, post office and private residence. Today, it can be rented for parties or corporate meetings. Call 703-827-0609 for rental information. Call 703-759-9018 (Riverbend Park) for program information and reservations.

Thursday, January 7 Our Furry Friends (2-5 yrs.), 10:15-11am, Forestville Schoolhouse. Through puppets, activities and games explore the lives of skunks, squirrels and other mammals and find out what they do in winter. Reservations and advance payment required. $6/child

Thursday, February 4 Let it Snow (2-5 yrs.), 10:15-11am, Forestville Schoolhouse. Put on your fur coat, fluff out your feathers and head on over to learn fun facts about snow. Make your own snowflake and find out how our winter wildlife survives the winter cold. Reservations and advance payment required. $6/child

Thursday, March 11 Turtle Time (2-5 yrs.), 10:15-11am, Forestville Schoolhouse. Turtles will soon be on the move. Meet a box turtle, explore the world of reptiles and find out how you can help turtles in your neighborhood. Reservations and advance payment required. $6/child

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Nature and culture are at your doorstep when you rent a room in a Fairfax County nature center or visitor center for a meeting, training or team building. • Fees from $50 to $80/hour • 20% discount for non-profit organizations. For details on capacity and availability or to reserve a meeting space, contact: Elmore Farm Visitor Center at Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon, 703-437-9101 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/fpp Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale, 703-941-1065 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hiddenoaks Hidden Pond Nature Center, Springfield, 703-451-9588 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hiddenpond Horticulture Center at Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria, 703-642-5173 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp Huntley Meadows Park, Alexandria, 703-768-2525 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley Walney Visitor Center at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Chantilly/Centreville, 703-631-0013 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ecl Winter 2010

PA R K R E N TA L S / P E R F O R M I N G A R T S

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Performing Arts Please note: • All instructors have different teaching styles. • Be sure to wear comfortable clothing. Any clothing requirements will be discussed at the first class meeting. • All music classes are group instruction. • Music books or any other instructional aids will be available for purchase at the first class. • Students must have their own guitar, banjo or harmonica for use in class. • Piano students need to have access to a piano for practice out of class.

Children’s Drama Instructors Wanted Qualified drama instructors needed to teach children’s drama classes. Call Jennifer Braun (703-324-5540) for details or email instructors@fairfaxcounty.gov for an application.

Children in Theater A fun introduction to theatre with creative games, pantomime, storytelling, creative movement and much more! Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

History

Loves Company

Unique historic character, intimate settings and lovely grounds at an affordable price* • Cabell’s Mill in Centreville • Clark House in Falls Church • Dranesville Tavern in Dranesville • Great Falls Grange in Great Falls

• Hunter House in Vienna • Old Schoolhouse in Great Falls • Stone Mansion in Alexandria • Wakefield Chapel in Annandale

Weddings • Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers Celebrations • Picnics • Corporate Meetings and Retreats Historic Properties Rental Services

703-827-0609 • 703-827-0191 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/weddings.htm e-mail: HPRS@fairfaxcounty.gov • TTY 703-803-3354 * All proceeds go towards the preservation and protection of the historic structures held in trust by the Fairfax County Park Authority.

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Drama Play & Learn Stretch your child’s imagination through acting exercises, storytelling and games. Any supply fees are payable to instructor at first class. APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66

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Musical Theatre Join in the fun and learn how to dance like the stars in High School Musical! Learn a variety of jazz routines to the music in popular movies and plays. Taught in a fun and friendly environment. No dance skills necessary. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87

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Supply fee $20 payable to instructor at first class.

Learn basic acting skills through theatre games, improvisations and scene study. Class culminates in a final performance. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. APBC 8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$99

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(9-12 yrs) Centrvle ES W WillSprg ES Th Powell ES T

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Speak Right Up Students will develop and improve their self-confidence and public speaking as they work on skills such as eye contact, hand and body gestures and preparation techniques. Activities will include performances, skits and stand-up comedy routines. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87

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African Drums Learn the basic of rhythms and how the African music comes together to make a full orchestra. If you have drums, bring them to class. Instructor will bring drums to share. APVK 8--55 minute lessons--$89

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Drum Set I Learn rudimentary drum skills, music reading skills and how to use a drum set. Drum sets furnished.

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Bass Electric Guitar Learn basic music reading and riffs on the electric bass. Students must furnish their own bass guitar. Any supply fees payable to instructor at first class. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66

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Guitar I Learn to play, tune and care for your guitar. Students must furnish their own instrument. Any supply fees are payable to instructor at first class. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66 APVK 8--55 minute lessons--$89

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Guitar II Prerequisite: Guitar I or equivalent. 1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66 APVK 8--55 minute lessons--$89

Location (6-12 yrs) Wkfld/Moore MtVernREC ChurchRd ES (10-Adult) CubRunREC ChurchRd ES EagleVw ES Marshall HS (13-Adult) MtVernREC Card Fst ES Annandle HS

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Jazz Guitar An introduction to the discipline of jazz guitar for the intermediate to advanced guitarist. Students will learn jazz voicings as the pros play them and how to lean and work over a chart (song), learning to play it and improvise over it. Students should provide their own instrument, acoustic or electric. If electric, students should bring a portable amplifier. APVK 8--55 minute lessons--$89

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Rock Guitar An introduction to rock and roll guitar playing.

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PERFORMING ARTS Students will learn the basics of rock guitar and improvisation. Beginners encouraged. Students should supply their own instruments. Those with electric guitars should bring a portable amplifier. APVK 8--55 minute lessons--$89

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(10-Adult) S Lakes HS W

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6:30pm 323 153 0502 01/13 APVK

Music Instructors Wanted Qualified piano and guitar instructors needed to teach group lessons for children. Call Jennifer Braun (703-324-5540) for details or email instructors@fairfaxcounty.gov for an application

Group instruction. Learn fundamentals including reading music and keyboard skills. Students must have access to piano or keyboard for practice. Supply fee $10-$15 payable to instructor at first class. APPA 8--55 minute lessons--$70 APVK 8--55 minute lessons--$89

(6-9 yrs) Bailey’s ES Brookfld ES Bush HL ES Card Fst ES Fox Mill ES Union Ml ES Jackson MS Falls Ch HS (6-12 yrs) Bailey’s ES Belveder ES Belveder ES Brookfld ES Bush HL ES Card Fst ES Cub Run ES Cub Run ES Fox Mill ES Kings Pk ES Kings Pk ES Oak View ES Union Ml ES Jackson MS Falls Ch HS (12-Adult) Brookfld ES Fox Mill ES

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Vocal Training

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Songwriting Workshop Learn to compose your own songs using the techniques handed down by generations of songwriters, from Bach to Beethoven to the Beatles to U2. We’ll write music and words to our own song. APVK 8--55 minute lessons--$89

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Pilates Reformer Classes now at THREE RECenters Providence, South Run and Lee District

Learn vocal exercises, breath control and projection. Benefits beginners and experienced students. Supply fee of $2-$5 payable to instructor at first class. APVK 8--55 minute lessons--$89

Location (8-14 yrs) GreenbrW ES GreenbrW ES Wdly Hil ES Wdly Hil ES Marshall HS Marshall HS (16-Adult) GreenbrW ES Wdly Hil ES Marshall HS

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Piano-Beginning II Group instruction for the student who has some piano experience. Improve fundamentals including reading music and keyboard skills. Students must have access to piano or keyboard for practice. Supply fee $10-$15 payable to instructor at first class. APPA 8--55 minute lessons--$70 APVK 8--55 minute lessons--$89

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PERFORMING ARTS/PET PLACE

Pet Place Our dog obedience classes are designed to develop understanding and build a fun relationship between pet and handler. Flexible training methods are employed for home management, problem solving and correction. Please note the following information: • Dogs that display fear or aggression are not permitted in FCPA classes. • Bring a shot record with proof of DHLA rabies and parvovirus shots to the first class. • All dogs must be legally licensed, vaccinated and wearing a visible dog license. • Dogs must be leashed when entering or leaving the class area. • Check with instructor at first class for proper leashes, collars and other equipment. • An adult must stay with child handler if student is under 16 or does not have own transportation.

Pet First Aid and CPR

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Dog Training One-on-One Lake Accotink Park offers individualized dog training lessons, perfect for busy people. Sessions are customized to your dog’s level of behavioral development and tailored to your schedule. Includes a presession consultation with the instructor to determine your goals and set a date and time for your first session. This is an excellent option for those who need more flexibility than weekly lessons can provide. For available dates, cost and additional information, call Lake Accotink Park, 703-569-0285.

Dog Obedience Classes

From Classes to RECenter Passes, Ice Skating to Golf Rounds, Historic Tours to Adventures in Nature, Summer Camps to Day Trips . . . One

Puppy Kindergarten (14-Adult) Puppies 10 weeks to six months will learn the fundamentals of socialization and discipline. Owners will learn how to cure problems such as housebreaking, chewing and jumping. Puppies should wear a buckle collar and be up to date with shots.

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Offered at all Park Authority RECenters, nature centers and golf courses Also good for Internet purchases of classes and passes. For more information, go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks. Winter 2010

In one quick evening, learn essential skills to help your pet in the event of a health or medical emergency. Learn how to manage your pet’s injury or illness in the first critical moments until you can get to a veterinarian. This 90-minute workshop will teach you how to stop bleeding, handle choking incidents, perform chest compressions, fashion a splint, take your pet’s pulse... and more! Bring a brown-bag dinner if desired. Class is held indoors in main office classroom. For $45 you receive the workshop, course book, certificate of completion and valuable peace of mind. Registration and advance payment required. No refunds unless the class is cancelled. For registration, upcoming dates and additional information, call Lake Accotink Park, 703-569-0285.

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1DA 8--55 minute lessons--$84 ADAA 8--55 minute lessons--$66

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Day

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6pm 11am

183 175 1001 01/12 1DA 508 175 1001 01/09 ADAA

Dog Obedience I (14-Adult) Includes home management, discipline and problem-

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PET PLACE solving. Methods employed are affection and restraint. Dogs must be at least six months old.

Non-Competitive Dog Agility Classes

1DA 8--55 minute lessons--$84 1DB 10--55 minute lessons--$105 ADAA 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Location

Day

LakeAccotink Sa LakeAccotink T SoRunREC Sa SoRunREC Su SoRunREC Su Wkfld/Moore T Wkfld/Moore T Frying Pan Pk W WebersFeed Sa

Dog Agility for the Fun of It (13-Adult)

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Code

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9am 10am 9am 1pm 3pm 7pm 10am 7:30pm 10am

850 175 1101 850 175 1102 167 175 1101 167 175 1102 167 175 1103 183 175 1101 183 175 1102 282 175 1101 508 175 1101

01/09 01/12 01/09 01/10 01/10 01/12 01/12 01/13 01/09

Prerequisite: Dog Obedience I. Class offers an introduction to the fun sport of dog agility. This class is not competition oriented. Dogs must be at least one year old. Dogs and handlers will learn the basics of building teamwork, targeting and basic handling skills. Class will utilize agility equipment. Attendance at first class is required. Bring dogs to first class.

$ 1DA 1DA 1DB 1DB 1DB 1DA 1DA ADAA ADAA

1DG 8--55 minute lessons--$153

Location

Dog Obedience II (14-Adult) Prepares owner for off-lead work with the basic commands. For dogs at least eight months old who have successfully completed at least one basic course for both dog and owner. Dogs may not display aggression or fear in any indoor class. Prerequisite: Dog Obedience I or equivalent.

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LakeAccotink T SoRunREC Sa SoRunREC Su Wkfld/Moore T Wkfld/Moore W Frying Pan Pk W

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11am 10am 2pm 8pm 11am 8:30pm

850 175 1201 167 175 1201 167 175 1202 183 175 1201 183 175 1202 282 175 1201

01/12 01/09 01/10 01/12 01/13 01/13

Designed to assist the pet owner in voice control and a better- trained pet. Dogs must be at least 10 months old. Dog must not display aggression of any manner and must be under control of the owner. Prerequisite: Dog Obedience II or equivalent skills. 1DB 10--55 minute lessons--$105

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SoRunREC

12pm

167 175 1301 01/10 1DB

Dog Obedience IV (14-Adult) Dogs must be at least 10 months old, not display aggression of any manner and must be under control of the owner. Prerequisite: Dog Obedience III or equivalent skills. 1DB 10--55 minute lessons--$105

Location

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Time

Code

SoRunREC

12pm

167 175 1401 01/10 1DB

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Rally (14-Adult)

1DA 8--55 minute lessons--$84

Location

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LakeAccotink Th LakeAccotink Sa Wkfld/Moore M

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7:30pm 850 175 3901 01/14 1DA 12pm 850 175 3902 01/09 1DA 7:30pm 183 175 3901 01/11 1DA

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850 175 3201 850 175 3202 850 175 3203 282 175 3201

01/14 01/09 01/11 01/13

1DG 1DG 1DG 1DG

1DG 8--55 minute lessons--$153

Location

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LakeAccotink Sa LakeAccotink M LakeAccotink Th Frying Pan Pk W

Make the most of your pet in the Park Authority’s obedience classes. Let our experienced instructors help you transform your pesky pup into a cooperative canine companion, and you, too, will be rewarded with the rapt attention that asks, “What do you want me to do next, boss?” AKC Canine Good Citizenship Test (14-Adult) Test requires a basic understanding, on the part of both dog and handler, of basic obedience commands. Students must complete appropriate paper work and bring a brush or comb to be used during the test. Visit www.AKC.org to read the rules and get a list of commands that will be tested. Test is open to all breeds and is used by many insurance companies when providing homeowner’s insurance. Dogs that have successfully completed Level 2 or equivalent of obedience classes should be able to pass this test. 1DE 1--1 hour 55 minute lesson--$30

Prerequisite: Dog Obedience II or equivalent. Join us for one of the newest dog sports! Rally obedience exercises and corresponding signs from the beginner through expert level will be taught. The handler-dog team will practice a new course each week.

Code

8:30pm 11am 11am 6:30pm

Prerequisite: Agility for the Fun of it I or Dog Agility I. More fun with agility sequences and obstacle performance. Dogs must know obedience behaviors (sit, lay down, stay and come) and be reliable off leash. Confidence in performing contact obstacles (A-frame and dog walk) is required. Bring dogs to first class.

1DA 1DB 1DB 1DA 1DA ADAA

Dog Obedience III (14-Adult)

Time

Dog Agility for the Fun of It II (13-Adult)

1DA 8--55 minute lessons--$84 1DB 10--55 minute lessons--$105 ADAA 8--55 minute lessons--$66

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LakeAccotink Th LakeAccotink Sa LakeAccotink M Frying Pan Pk W

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LakeAccotink Sa

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10am

850 175 3301 03/06 1DE

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Instructors Wanted Qualified dog obedience and dog agility instructors needed. Call 703-324-5540 for details or email instructors@fairfaxcounty.gov for an application.

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Time

Code

Begin

10am 10am 6:30pm 7:45pm

850 175 3401 850 175 3402 850 175 3403 282 175 3401

01/09 01/11 01/14 01/13

$ 1DG 1DG 1DG 1DG

Off-Leash Dogs Welcome in Special Dog Parks The Fairfax County Park Authority has always welcomed leashed dogs in all of its parks. Now, for owners of well-mannered canines who enjoy a good run or a friendly romp, there’s the additional option of off-leash dog parks - fenced areas where unleashed dogs can have free play. At present, there are seven established dog parks: • Blake Lane, 10033 Blake Lane, Oakton • Baron Cameron, 11300 Baron Cameron Ave., Reston • South Run, 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield • Mason District, 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale. • Chandon, 900 Palmer Drive, Herndon • Quinn Farm, 15150 Old Lee Rd., Centreville. • Grist Mill, 4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria All Park Authority dog parks are public/private partnerships, developed in cooperation with sponsoring organizations of pet owners. The sponsors are the agency’s liaison between users and local residents, Animal Control and the Police Department. They monitor and clean up the facilities, publicize dog park rules and regulations, and report maintenance needs to the Park Authority. Dog parks are open 365 days a year from sunup to sundown. Users of off-leash dog areas do so at their own risk. Neither Fairfax County nor the Fairfax County Park Authority is liable for any injury or damage caused by any dog in the off-leash area. For rules and regulations governing the off-leash dog areas, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parkrules/dogpark.htm and for additional information, call 703-324-8594.

Winter 2010

SCOUTS

Scout Programs in the Parks At our historic sites, working farm, nature centers and RECenters, scouts can complete some or all the requirements for badges, depending on the program. Please note that pre-paid reservations are required for all scout programs. You may register by mail or fax, using the registration form below. Sorry, IVR, web and operator-assisted registration are not set up to handle registrations for scout programs. For additional details on the programs that follow, please contact the site directly. Cost may vary depending on program lengths, handouts and crafts. Early registration discount and out-of-county fees do not apply. Refunds for scout programs require twoweeks written notice. Scout leaders, please use separate forms and payment when signing up your troop for scout programs at different sites.

Water Badges Water Fun, Swimming and Aquanaut badges also may be earned at the other Park Authority RECenters. The fee is $10 per scout. To arrange a badge workshop, please call the aquatic supervisor at any RECenter.

Aquanaut for Webelos January 30, 2-3pm, Spring Hill RECenter, $10/scout February 6 , 2-3pm, Spring Hill RECenter, $10/scout February 20, 2-3pm, Spring Hill RECenter, $10/ scout

Water Fun for Girl Scouts February 6, 1-2pm, Spring Hill RECenter, $10/scout

Swimming for Girl Scouts January 30, 1-2pm, Spring Hill RECenter, $10/scout

Cub Run RECenter +Denotes program meets all requirements for badge.

Brownies Brownie Try-It - Space explorer (Geminid Meteor Shower) +December 12, 5:30-6:45 pm, Cub Run RECenter, $5/scout

Brownie Try-It - Science Wonders + January 25, 2:45-4 pm, Cub Run RECenter, $5/ scout

Brownie Try-It - Science in Action + February 22, 2:45-4 pm, Cub Run RECenter, $5/ scout

Brownie Try-It - Movers + February 27, 1-2 pm, Cub Run RECenter, $4/scout

Junior Girl Scouts Junior Girl Scout - Science Discovery + December 5, 1-2:30pm, Cub Run RECenter, $6/ scout

Winter 2010

Scouts are a familiar sight in the parks. In addition to participating in dedications and other ceremonies, they are valuable contributors to park improvements with their Eagle Scout projects. They can always be counted on to help with park clean-ups, and for achievement and fun, they pursue scores of challenging badges in the parks. Junior Girl Scout- Sky search (Geminid Meteor Shower)

Webelos and Cub Scouts (Tiger, Wolf and Bear) Astronomy (academics pin and belt loop)

+ December 12, 7-8:30pm, Cub Run RECenter, $6/ scout

+January 23, 6:30-8pm, Cub Run RECenter, $6/scout

Junior Girl Scout-Finding Your Way + January 4, 2:30-4pm, Cub Run RECenter, $6/scout

Junior Girl Scout- Science in Everyday Life + January 9, 12:30-2pm, Cub Run RECenter, $6/ scout

Junior Girl Scout - Weather Watchers + January 11, 2:30-4pm, Cub Run RECenter, $6/ scout

Junior Girl Scout- Yarn and Fabric Arts + February 6, 10-11:30am, Cub Run RECenter, $6/ scout

Junior Girl Scout- Science Sleuth + February 27, 10-11:30am, Cub Run RECenter, $6/ scout

Webelos and Cub Scouts (Tiger, Wolf and Bear) Webelos and Cub Scouts (Tiger, Wolf and Bear) Geology (academics pin and belt loop) + December 7, 2:30-4:00pm, Cub Run RECenter, $6/ scout

Webelos and Cub Scouts (Tiger, Wolf and Bear) Science (academics pin and belt loop) + December 14, 2:30-4:00pm, Cub Run RECenter, $6/scout

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Webelos and Cub Scouts (Tiger, Wolf and Bear) Map and Compass (academics pin and belt loop) +February 8, 2:30-4:00pm, Cub Run RECenter, $6/ scout

Boy Scout Merit Bird Study Merit Badge Dec 5 or Feb 1st 9-12noon, Cub Run RECenter, $6/ scout

Astronomy Merit Badge Dec 19th or Feb 5th 6:30-9:30pm, Cub Run RECenter, $6/scout

Other Scout Programs Cub Run RECenter can arrange badge programs for groups of 10 or more, if the scheduled times do not work for your group. We also offer badges not listed in this edition of Parktakes, Please visit our website, http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/wcrec/sully_ gateway/wcrec-scouts.htm, for a full list of offerings or call Tammy at Cub Run (703-817-9407).

For a cool ride . . .

Wakefield Skate Park Winter Hours (Dec. 1-Feb. 28) Mon.-Fri. 3pm-7pm, Fri. 3pm-8pm Sat. noon-8pm, Sun. 10am-8pm

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SCOUTS Junior Girl Scout - Local Lore

Frying Pan Farm Park + Denotes that the program meets all badge requirements.

Bear Scout - Farm Animal Elective

Indulge your creativity. Explore different architecture styles and designs at Green Spring Garden’s Horticulture Center, Greenhouse, and Historic House. Consider nature’s design too as we tour the gardens. Learn how to get started designing your own spaces. Complete the Architecture requirements and take home your badge. $10/scout

+February 22, 2-3pm or 4-5pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, $4/scout +March 3, 4-5pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, $4/scout

Hidden Oaks Nature Center

+February 13, 10am-12pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, $8/scout +March 13, 10am-12pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, $8/ scout

+February 10, 4-5pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, $4/ scout +February 24, 4-5pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, $4/ scout +March 15, 2-3pm or 4-5pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, $4/scout

Brownie Try It - Listening to the Past +February 27, 10-11:30am or 1-2:30pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, $6/scout +March 8, 3:30-5pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, $6/scout

Wolf Scout - Machine Power Elective

Junior Girl Scout - Horse Fan

Boy Scout - Mammal Study

Brownie Try-It - Watching Wildlife +February 27, 1:30-2:30pm or 3-4pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, $4/scout

Green Spring Gardens

+February 6, 1:30-2:30pm or 3-4pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, $4/scout

December, January, and February

Junior Girl Scouts - Rocks Rock

Mondays 2-4pm, Saturdays 10am-12noon, or Saturdays 2-4pm. Call to reserve your day and time, 703-642-5173.

+December 19, 1:30-3pm or 3:15-4:45pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, $6/scout

Junior Girl Scouts - Wildlife

Brownie Girl Scouts - Try-it Totally - Plants

+December 6, 1:30-2:30pm or 3-4pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, $4/scout

Let’s get growing! Try all the activities to earn your

Scout Registration Form Registration begins Dec. 1

PARK:

• USE SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH PARK • PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. • FAX OR MAIL FORM TO PARK OF YOUR CHOICE.

Parent or Scout Leader’s Name

Street:

City:

Home Phone /

+February 21, 1:30-2:30pm or 3-4pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, $4/scout

Junior Girl Scouts - Doing Hobbies: Bird watching

+March 20, 10-11:30am, Frying Pan Farm Park, $6/ scout

Area Code

Brownie Try-It - Animals

+February 20, 1-3pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, $8/ scout +March 20, 1-3pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, $8/scout

Junior Girl Scout - Outdoor Surroundings

+Denotes program meets all requirements for badge.

+March 10, 4-5:30pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, $6/ scout

+January 9, 10-11:30am, Frying Pan Farm Park, $8/ scout +January 17, 10-11:30am, Frying Pan Farm Park, $8/ scout +February 6, 10-11:30am, Frying Pan Farm Park, $8/ scout +February 7, 10-11:30am, Frying Pan Farm Park, $8/ scout +March 14, 10-11:30am, Frying Pan Farm Park, $8/ scout

Member #:

Junior Girl Scouts - Architecture

Junior Girl Scout - Toymaker

Brownie Try It - Animals

Apt:

plant try-it. Take home garden goodies and your well-deserved badge! $10/scout

+February 15, 1-3pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, $8/ scout

State:

Zip Code:

Work Phone /

Extension

Area Code

Name (individual, troop, pack, den, etc.)

Name of Program

Date (m/d/y)

Time

No. of Scouts

2nd Choice

If second choice is another program, indicate below

Cost

Number of Scouts

x Program cost $

= Total $

Payment Method (Check One): m Credit Card (check type): m #: Leaders do not pay

110

Exp. Date:

Signature

Please FAX in this direction

E-mail address

m Cash (walk-in only) m

m Check enclosed $ #:

Make checks payable to FCPA

I agree to pay above total amount according to card issuer agreement

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Winter 2010

SCOUTS Cadettes - All About Birds + December 5, 1:30-3 pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, $6/scout

Bear Scouts Bear Scout - Sharing Your World with Wildlife +January 23, 1:30-2:30pm or 3-4pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, $4/scout

Wolf Scout - Bird Arrow Point +January 24, 1:30-2:30 or 3-4 pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, $4/scout

Webelos Webelos - Geology

adult. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/child

March 7 Sunday Scout Badge Festival (Cub Scouts), 1:30-4pm. Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Earn electives, points or badge requirements in Sharing Your World with Wildlife and What Makes America Special (Bears,) Your Living World Achievement and Bird Arrow Point (Wolf) and Forester and Naturalist (Webelos). Reservations and advanced payment required. $8/scout

Hidden Pond Nature Center

+December 19, 1:30-3pm or 3:15-4:45pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, $6/scout +February 7, 1:30-3pm or 3:15-4:45pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, $6/scout

Daisy Scouts *Daisy-Nature in Action and More

Webelos - Naturalist Badge

Brownie Try-It-Plants

+ January 30, 1:30-2:30 or 3-4pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, $4/scout

Other Scouting Programs and Events

February 22, 3-4pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, $4/ scout

December 21, 3-4pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, $4/scout

Riverbend Park

December

+Denotes that the program meets all badge requirements.

19 Saturday Campfire Songs and Stories

Brownie Try-It - Space Explorer

27 Sunday Holiday Treats for Wildlife (Families), 1-4:30pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Come with your family and friends to make a variety of delectable goodies for birds and squirrels. View a variety of homemade bird feeders and get recipes for making treats in your kitchen at home. This is a peanut-free zone! Great for scouts. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5 / child

January 29 Friday Naturalist Corner (3-12 yrs.), 1- 4pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. More than a dozen learning and craft stations await the budding artist and naturalist. Meet live animals, play traditional America Indian games, create nature themed art and learn how to read animal tracks. Make crafts to take home. Teen volunteers welcome to participate as naturalist assistants with advanced notice. Reservations for groups requested. All children must be accompanied by an

Winter 2010

+December 12, 5:30-7:30pm, Riverbend Park, $6/ scout, $6/siblings, $3/adult (SEE Girl Scout Astronomy Festival), Riverbend patch available for $3.15/ scout +January 9, 6:30-8:30pm, Riverbend Park, $6/scout, $6/siblings, $3/adult (SEE Girl Scout Astronomy Festival), Riverbend patch available for $3.15/scout

Junior Girl Scout - Sky Search

7 Monday Animal Ornaments (6-10 yrs.), 3-4pm, Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. Use natural items, like pine cones, to create animals, snowflakes, or your own unique invention. Staff guidance available. Reservations and advance payment required. $7/person

Girl Scout Astronomy Festival Saturday, February 20, 6:30-8:30pm (Brownies and Junior Girl Scouts), Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. View outer space through a telescope, listen to ancient stories about the constellations ‘round the campfire, take a guided tour of the night sky, and participate in hands-on activities. The February festival will focus on Mars. Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts complete the badge requirements for the Space Explorer and Sky Search badges. Teen scout volunteers welcome. $6/scout, $6/siblings, $3/ adult, Riverbend patch available for $3.15/scout

Animal Vets Monday, December 14, 3-4pm or Monday, January 11, 3:30-4:30pm or Wednesday, February 17, 4-5pm or Wednesday, March 3, 4-5pm or Monday, March 22, 3:30-4:30pm. (Scouts, 7-12 yrs.), Riverbend Park Nature Center, 703-759-9018. Go “behind the scenes” and help care for our exhibit animals. On this special day, you’ll take the animal’s vital signs and check their health. Reservations and advanced payment required. $4/scout, Riverbend patch available for $3.15/scout

Sully Historic Site Tigers-1G Go See it: House Tour + January 11, 3-4:30pm, Sully Historic Site, $7/ scout, $4/ for Sully patch and 4$/adult taking house tour. + January 18, 3-4:30pm, Sully Historic Site, $7/ scout, $4/ for Sully patch and 4$/adult taking house tour

Brownie Try-It-Stitch it Together

Riverbend Park’s Zen Bridge - Brownie Bridging

Wolves-Your Living World 7B, C, and D

7am-dusk, Monday-Sunday, Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. Our quaint bridge over the small Zen pond is a great staging area for your bridging ceremony. With an expansive picnic area along the Potomac River, there is lots of space for your troop, parents, and more! Use of the bridge is free but reservations are required.

Holiday Ornaments: Make Your Own (November 14-December 31) (All Ages), available during visitor center hours, Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. Use pine cones and teasels to make some cool holiday ornaments. Follow our examples or create your own stylish or wacky designs. This is a self-guided activity. Reservations recommended for groups. $5 for 2 ornaments

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+ January 25, 3-4:30pm, Sully Historic Site, $7/ scout, $4/ for Sully patch and 4$/adult taking house tour + February 1, 3-4:30pm, Sully Historic Site, $7/ scout, $4/ for Sully patch and 4$/adult taking house tour

February 8, 3-4:30pm, Sully Historic Site, $7/ scout, $4/ for Sully patch and 4$/adult taking house tour February 15, 3-4:30pm, Sully Historic Site, $7/ scout, $4/ for Sully patch and 4$/adult taking house tour

Juniors-Local Lore + February 22, 3-4:30pm, Sully Historic Site, $7/ scout, $4/ for Sully patch and 4$/adult taking house tour + March 1, 3-4:30pm, Sully Historic Site, $7/scout, $4/ for Sully patch and 4$/adult taking house tour

Bears-What Makes American Special? + March 8, 3-4:30pm, Sully Historic Site, $7/scout,

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SCOUTS/SPORTS Basketball II

$4/ for Sully patch and 4$/adult taking house tour + March 15, 3-4:30pm, Sully Historic Site, $7/scout, $4/ for Sully patch and 4$/adult taking house tour

Learn a variety of offensive and defensive strategies in this advanced class. 1SA 10--55 minute lessons--$116

Daisies-Make the World a Better Place + March 22, 3-4:30pm, Sully Historic Site, $7/scout, $4/ for Sully patch and 4$/adult taking house tour + March 29, 3-4:30pm, Sully Historic Site, $7/scout, $4/ for Sully patch and 4$/adult taking house tour

Sports

Action After School Keep your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind and body moving in this exciting after-school program. Get your child active with Wii(tm) play, DDR(tm) and other entertainment fitness equipment. Each day also will include swimming, arts and crafts, sports/fitness, and/or study hall. Transportation will be provided from local schools to RECenter. 1XE 10--2 hour 55 minute lessons--$244

Time

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1pm

167 156 5901 01/11 1XE

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In Park Authority classes at RECenters and schools, young basketball enthusiasts will master the fundamentals of the sport in a friendly, supportive environment that will leave them with strong basic skills and a love of the game. Basketball I Children will learn basketball skills and techniques to include passing, shooting, dribbling and other fundamentals. Class will include scrimmages to reinforce teamwork. 1SA 10--55 minute lessons--$116

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1SA 10--55 minute lessons--$116

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Basketball for Mom Dad and Me Children will learn basketball skills and techniques including passing, shooting, dribbling and other fundamentals. Parent participation required. 1SA 10--55 minute lessons--$116

Location

Day

(6-8 yrs) PineSprg ES Sa

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9am

096 155 5101 01/09 1SA

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12pm

183 155 2501 01/09 1SA

Basketball Training For Girls

Location

Code

(12-14 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Sa

These sporting activities will be based on a family health initiative designed to advocate an active, healthy lifestyle. Life-long fitness skills such as team sports and individual fitness activities will be taught. Students also will be working on activities to enhance fitness for the Presidential Physical Fitness test to be done in the spring session.

(5-8 yrs) SoRunREC SoRunREC (9-14 yrs) SoRunREC SoRunREC SoRunREC

Begin

Location

Physical Education

Location

Code

1SA 10--55 minute lessons--$116

Qualified instructors are needed to teach basketball, cheer, gymnastics, soccer, tennis and tumbling classes for children and youth. Call Jennifer Braun (703-324-5540) for details or email instructors@fairfaxcounty.gov for an application.

Day

Time

Learn to move without the basketball on offense. Practice different defensive and offensive sets.

Sports Instructors Wanted

(6-12 yrs) SoRunREC M

Day

Basketball III

Golf facilities, classes and tournaments are listed in the GOLF section.

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Day

Time

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9am 5pm 4pm 5:25pm 11:15am 5:30pm 1pm 6pm 10am 10am 1pm 9am 10am 12pm

183 155 5201 183 155 5202 183 155 5203 192 155 5201 456 155 5201 456 155 5202 006 155 5201 012 155 5201 023 155 5201 030 155 5201 030 155 5202 092 155 5201 096 155 5201 096 155 5202

01/09 01/10 01/11 01/13 01/09 01/11 01/10 01/15 01/09 01/09 01/10 01/09 01/09 01/09

1SA 1SA 1SA 1SA 1SA 1SA 1SA 1SA 1SA 1SA 1SA 1SA 1SA 1SA

6:30pm 1pm 6pm 11am 12pm 12pm 10am 11am 12pm

456 155 5301 006 155 5301 012 155 5301 023 155 5301 030 155 5301 030 155 5302 092 155 5301 096 155 5301 096 155 5302

01/11 01/10 01/15 01/09 01/09 01/09 01/09 01/09 01/09

1SA 1SA 1SA 1SA 1SA 1SA 1SA 1SA 1SA

Students will learn basketball skills and techniques to include passing, shooting, dribbling and other fundamentals. Class will include scrimmages to reinforce teamwork. 1SA 10--55 minute lessons--$116

Location

Day

(8-12 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Sa Belle Vw ES Su Oakton ES Sa

Time

Code

Begin

1pm 11am 12pm

183 155 5601 01/09 1SA 006 155 5601 01/10 1SA 092 155 5601 01/09 1SA

Intro to Cheerleading I Skills taught will include motions, jumps, chants and fun cheers. Class will culminate in a performance on the last day. Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. 1SA 10--55 minute lessons--$116 ASVA 8--55 minute lessons--$83

Location (6-12 yrs) SoRunREC CubRunREC Ft Hunt ES Oak View ES Oakton ES PineSprg ES RoseHill ES WakeFrst ES (9-15 yrs) CubRunREC Ft Hunt ES Oak View ES Oakton ES PineSprg ES RoseHill ES WakeFrst ES

Day

Time

Code

Begin

M Sa Th F T Sa M W

5pm 2pm 5pm 4:30pm 4:30pm 12pm 5pm 4:30pm

167 155 9001 192 155 9001 044 155 9001 091 155 9001 092 155 9001 096 155 9001 101 155 9001 118 155 9001

01/11 01/09 01/14 01/15 01/12 01/09 01/11 01/13

1SA 1SA ASVA ASVA ASVA ASVA ASVA ASVA

Sa Th F T Sa M W

2pm 6pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 11am 6pm 5:30pm

192 155 8301 044 155 8301 091 155 8301 092 155 8301 096 155 8301 101 155 8301 118 155 8301

01/09 01/14 01/15 01/12 01/09 01/11 01/13

1SA ASVA ASVA ASVA ASVA ASVA ASVA

Fencing

6:30pm 456 155 5401 01/11 1SA

Fencing makes fitness fun. This safe sport builds muscle in the arms and legs, provides a great cardiovascular workout and improves endurance, coordination and speed. Students will be schooled in proper

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Winter 2010

SPORTS footwork, handwork and strategy. Equipment may be rented for $25-$30, payable the first day of class.

Fencing I Learn proper footwork, attack and defense actions and strategy. ASBI 8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$78

Location (9-Adult) Ffx Fencers Ffx Fencers Ffx Fencers (13-Adult) Ffx Fencers Ffx Fencers Ffx Fencers

Day

Time

Code

Begin

M Th Sa

2:30pm 410 146 0601 01/11 ASBI 6:30pm 410 146 0602 01/14 ASBI 9am 410 146 0603 01/09 ASBI

M M Sa

3:30pm 410 145 6701 01/11 ASBI 6pm 410 145 6702 01/11 ASBI 10:15am 410 145 6703 01/09 ASBI

Field Hockey for Girls

1SB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$174

Location

Based on Medieval and Renaissance techniques. The disciplines explored are the rapier and the twohanded sword. Practice swords used in class are the shinai (made of bamboo) and the foil. An equipment fee of $29 is payable at the first class. ASBC 6--55 minute lessons--$70

Location (9-13 yrs) VaAcadFence VaAcadFence (13-Adult) VaAcadFence VaAcadFence

Day

Time

Code

M Th

6pm 5pm

468 146 3301 01/11 ASBC 468 146 3302 01/14 ASBC

Sa T

1pm 8pm

Begin

468 146 2701 01/09 ASBC 468 146 2702 01/12 ASBC

Olympic Sport Fencing Fencing is an Olympic sport, beneficial for students of all athletic abilities and excellent for beginners. This course primarily uses the foil, a light sport weapon, but also introduces the sabre (modern equivalent of the cavalry sword) and epee (modern equivalent of the rapier). An equipment fee of $29 is payable at the first class. ASBC 6--55 minute lessons--$70 ASBE 6--45 minute lessons--$70

Location

Day

Time

(6-8 yrs) VaAcadFence Su 9:15am VaAcadFence T 5:15pm (9-13 yrs) VaAcadFence Sa 10am VaAcadFence Su 10am VaAcadFence M 7pm VaAcadFence T 6pm VaAcadFence Th 7pm (13-Adult) VaAcadFence Sa 12pm VaAcadFence Su 11am VaAcadFence M 8pm VaAcadFence T 7pm

Code

Begin

468 146 0801 468 146 0802 468 146 0901 468 146 0902 468 146 0903 468 146 0904 468 146 0905

01/10 ASBE 01/12 ASBE 01/09 01/10 01/11 01/12 01/14

ASBC ASBC ASBC ASBC ASBC

468 146 2201 468 146 2202 468 146 2203 468 146 2204

01/09 01/10 01/11 01/12

ASBC ASBC ASBC ASBC

Field Hockey Students will learn basic skills through fun drills, games and scrimmages. Students must provide their own stick and mouthguard.

Day

(11-14 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Th

Time

Code

Begin

Time

Code

Begin

8am 5pm 8am

183 155 1201 01/09 1SA 183 155 1202 01/10 1SA 092 155 1201 01/09 1SA

(6-12 yrs) SoRunREC M Wkfld/Moore Sa

Time

Code

Begin

4pm 9am

167 155 0201 01/11 1SA 183 155 0201 01/09 1SA

Day

(14-18 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Th

Winter 2010

Time

Code

Begin

6pm

183 158 2001 01/14 1SB

Begin

Time

Code

11am

183 155 0301 01/09 1SA

ASVB 8--55 minute lessons--$150

Location

Day

Time

Code

Begin

(6-12 yrs) CardnlGym CardnlGym CardnlGym CardnlGym

M F M F

3pm 5pm 3pm 5pm

432 155 8601 432 155 8602 432 155 8603 432 155 8604

01/04 01/08 03/01 03/05

$ ASVB ASVB ASVB ASVB

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes.htm Registration processing begins at 5am, Dec. 1 See registration instructions at the back of Parktakes

Have a Happy New Year with a happy new you!

Healthy Heart Pass Sale January 1st February 14th Get the best discount prices of the year

15% discount

on 4 month passes

17% discount on annual passes

1SB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$174

Location

1SA 1SA 1SA 1SA 1SA 1SA

Focuses on basic elements of menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gymnastics including rings, parallel bars, vault and floor skills, trampoline, tumble trak and rope climbs.

Introduction to gymnastics through floor exercise, balance beam, uneven bars, vaulting and springboard jumping. Low student-to-teacher ratio enhances the learning process. Day

01/09 01/11 01/09 01/11 01/09 01/13

Gymnastics for Boys

1SA 10--55 minute lessons--$116

Day

(6-12 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Sa

Gymnastics I

Location

183 155 0202 183 155 0203 192 155 0201 192 155 0202 456 155 0201 456 155 0202

1SA 10--55 minute lessons--$116

Location

1SA 10--55 minute lessons--$116

(8-12 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Sa Wkfld/Moore Su Oakton ES Sa

10am 4:30pm 9am 5pm 11:15am 6pm

Gymnastics I strongly recommended.

Learn the basics of positions through passing, kicking and receiving. This class includes rules, theory and flag games. Tennis shoes required. Classes at Wakefield/Moore are indoors. Day

Sa M Sa M Sa W

Gymnastics II 7:30pm 183 158 1901 01/14 1SB

Football Development

Location

Historical Swordmanship

Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore CubRunREC CubRunREC LeeREC LeeREC

Girls will learn the basic skills through fun drills, games and scrimmages. Students must provide their own stick and mouthguard.

No residency restrictions

Available at all Park Authority RECenters

and online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/passesonline.htm

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SPORTS Gymnastics for Girls Skill-oriented class including work on strength, conditioning, beam, bars, floor and vault. 1SA 10--55 minute lessons--$116 ASVC 8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$190

Location (6-12 yrs) CubRunREC CardnlGym CardnlGym CardnlGym CardnlGym CardnlGym CardnlGym CardnlGym CardnlGym CardnlGym CardnlGym (8-12 yrs) LeeREC

Day

Time

Code

Begin

M M W Th F Sa M W Th F Sa

6pm 3:30pm 6pm 4:30pm 6pm 1pm 3pm 6pm 4:30pm 6pm 1pm

192 155 8701 432 155 8701 432 155 8702 432 155 8703 432 155 8704 432 155 8705 432 155 8706 432 155 8707 432 155 8708 432 155 8709 432 155 8710

01/11 01/04 01/06 01/07 01/08 01/09 03/01 03/03 03/04 03/05 03/06

5pm

456 155 0901 01/13 1SA

1SA ASVC ASVC ASVC ASVC ASVC ASVC ASVC ASVC ASVC ASVC

Tumbling for Cheerleaders Work on jumps, round off jumps, back handsprings, round off back springs, back tucks and back layouts. Prepare for high school tryouts. ASVB 8--55 minute lessons--$150

Location

Day

(12-17 yrs) CardnlGym M CardnlGym W CardnlGym M CardnlGym W

Time

Code

Begin

8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm

432 155 8801 432 155 8802 432 155 8803 432 155 8804

01/04 01/06 03/01 03/03

$ ASVB ASVB ASVB ASVB

Racquetball I Learn racquetball basics including games rules, strategies, equipment and general court information. Forehand, backhand, serving, multiple wall and passing shots are covered.

Wakefield Park Offers New Roller Hockey League Calling all in-line hockey players, in-line skaters and skateboarders! Join the 2009-2010 Wakefield Roller Hockey League to improve your hockey skills in fun games or learn the sport with other new players. Practices start in November, regular season games continue January through March, and playoffs in March cap the season. The league is open to boys and girls, ages 7 to 17, and players of any skating ability or experience are welcome. Complete details are on the league website, www.wrhl. org, or you can call 703-321-7081 for more information.

For fun and fitness . . . Racquetball Leagues at Audrey Moore RECenter

Day

(13-Adult) Wkfld/Moore M Wkfld/Moore M Wkfld/Moore M Wkfld/Moore M

Time

Code

* Wednesday evenings, Audrey Moore RECenter hosts one of the area’s largest racquetball leagues. Two courts are available 4pm-6pm and four courts 6pm-10pm. An informal ladder is maintained, and with no age or gender restrictions, the competition level ranges from beginner to expert. * Saturday mornings between 8am and 10am, advanced racquetball players gather to challenge opponents at similar skill levels. Play is open to men and women. With no ladder and no need to set up appointments, this is prime time for honing your racquetball skills. * Sunday afternoons, 1pm-3pm, racquetball players can compete against intermediate and advanced-beginner skill levels. Choose singles, doubles or cutthroat games; there is no ladder. Court fees are waived for racquetball league members; you pay RECenter admission only.

183 156 2501 183 156 2502 183 156 2503 183 156 2504

Begin

01/11 01/11 02/22 02/22

1SD 1SD 1SD 1SD

Racquetball, Wallyball, Handball or Squash? If you want to play, we’ve got the courts! Reservations are suggested and may be made up to a week in advance by phone or in person anytime after the start of business. Cost is $4 per hour court fee plus general admission for all players, which includes use of pool, sauna, locker room, weight room, gym and spa (where available). Wallyball court fee waived for parties of more than six players. To reserve a court for your game, call the reservation line at your RECenter: Audrey Moore 703-321-7927 Lee 703-922-9845 South Run 703-866-0566 Oak Marr 703-281-6762 Spring Hill 703-827-5518 Providence 703-698-1280

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Emphasis is on safety and basics for beginners. Learn proper foot placement - regular, goofy, pushing, riding, tack turns, switch turns and safe approaches to ramps. An introduction to an ollie and dropping in. Class includes instruction and supervised huck jam. Required equipment: skateboard, skateboard helmet, knee and elbow pads, wrist guards and water. Location

1SD 5--55 minute lessons--$58

Day

(13-Adult) Wkfld/Moore M Wkfld/Moore M

Time

Code

Begin

8pm 8pm

183 156 2601 01/11 1SD 183 156 2602 02/22 1SD

Time

Code

Begin

10:30am 183 157 3301 02/13 1SK 9am

183 157 4501 02/13 1SK

Skateboarding II Prerequisite: Skateboarding I or six months of skateboarding. Master your riding skills, tack turns and switch turns. Improve your ollie and continue learning to drop in. An introduction to an ollie off of a grind box, a manual and a kick flip. Emphasis is on skate park safety, etiquette and riding within your ability. Class includes instruction and supervised huck jam. Required equipment: skateboard, skateboard helmet, knee and elbow pads, wrist guards and water. 1SK 5--1 hour 15 minute lessons--$87

Day

(6-8 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Sa (9-13 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Sa

Racquetball II

Location

Day

(6-8 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Sa (9-13 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Sa

Location Prerequisite: Racquetball I.

6pm 7pm 6pm 7pm

Skateboarding I

1SK 5--1 hour 15 minute lessons--$87

1SD 5--55 minute lessons--$58

Location

See the session calendar for specific operating hours, session times and special events. Stop by the park or visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/skatepark/ for a copy. The Skate Park may have unscheduled closings due to weather. In addition, if Audrey Moore RECenter closes for any reason, the Skate Park will also be closed. For additional information or weather closures, call Audrey Moore RECenter at Wakefield Park, 703-321-7081

Time

Code

Begin

10:30am 183 157 4901 02/13 1SK 9am

1831 574 601 02/13 1SK

Soccer

Wakefield Skate Park Winter Hours Mon-Thur., 3pm - 7pm Fri., 3pm - 8pm Sat., noon-8pm Sun., 10am-8pm • Per session: $4.50 in-county, under 18; $5.50 incounty, adult; $7.50 out-of-county • 20% discount on pre-paid 25 admission pass: $90 in-county, under 18; $110 in-county, adult; $150 out-of-county. • Classes, camps and private lessons offered. • Facility rentals and birthday packages available. Helmets required for all skaters; elbow and knee pads required for skaters under 16. Safety equipment can be rented at $2 each for helmet, elbow pads and knee pads or $5 per set for all three items. Sessions for skaters and BMX bikers.

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Indoor soccer students should bring shin guards and either a Sportsafe or Nerf soccer ball. Outdoor soccer students should bring shin-guards and regular soccer ball.

Soccer I Basic instruction geared for beginning players. Emphasis is on development of soccer skills including kicking, dribbling, goal-keeping, etc. Bring shinguards and a soccer ball. 1SA 10--55 minute lessons--$116 1SD 5--55 minute lessons--$58 ASBB 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Location

Day

Time

Code

Begin

(6-8 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Wkfld/Moore Cub Run ES Belveder ES Cub Run ES

Sa Su Sa Sa Su

10am 11am 1pm 11am 12pm

183 155 2001 183 155 2002 030 155 2001 007 155 2001 030 155 2001

02/20 02/21 01/09 01/09 01/10

$ 1SD 1SD 1SA ASBB 1SA

Winter 2010

SPORTS Kings Pk ES Oakton ES Orng Hnt ES Orng Hnt ES (8-12 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Belveder ES

Sa Sa Sa Sa

11am 3:30pm 9am 12pm

071 155 2001 092 155 2001 094 155 2001 094 155 2002

01/09 01/09 01/09 01/09

ASBB 1SA 1SA 1SA

Sa Sa

11am 11am

183 155 3501 02/20 1SD 007 155 3501 01/09 ASBB

Soccer II Prerequisite: Soccer I. Bring shin guards and a soccer ball. 1SD 5--55 minute lessons--$58 ASBB 8--55 minute lessons--$66

Location

Day

(6-8 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Su Belveder ES Sa (8-12 yrs) Belveder ES Sa

Time

Code

Begin

12pm 12pm

183 155 2101 02/21 1SD 007 155 2101 01/09 ASBB

12pm

007 155 3601 01/09 ASBB

Squash Beginning I Learn squash fundamentals including proper stroke execution, serving and keeping score. Forehands, backhands, drops, service, service returns, volleys and boasts are covered. 1SD 5--55 minute lessons--$58

Location

Day

(13-Adult) Wkfld/Moore M Wkfld/Moore M Wkfld/Moore M Wkfld/Moore M

Time

Code

Begin

8pm 9pm 8pm 9pm

183 157 2701 183 157 2702 183 157 2703 183 157 2704

01/11 01/11 02/22 02/22

1SD 1SD 1SD 1SD

Stay on-the-ball in the off-season in Park Authority soccer classes. Get a head start on honing skills for game play in the new year and keep the edge on fitness during the typical winter downtime. There’ll be zing in your game come spring.

T-Ball Get a head start on the spring T-ball season. Fun skill development includes base running, hitting off tee, throwing and catching. 1SA 10--55 minute lessons--$116 1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81

Location

Day

(5-7 yrs) ProvREC W Va Run ES Sa Belle VwES Su

Time

Code

Begin

2pm 159 157 3101 01/13 1TA 11:45am 117 157 3101 01/09 1SA 2pm 006 157 3101 01/10 1SA

Tennis For all tennis classes, students must supply their own racquets and two cans of tennis balls. For indoor classes, tennis shoes (not sneakers) are required.

Tennis Fundamentals-Indoors Keep up with your tennis skills during cold winter months. Class includes skill development, stroke improvement, video and tennis drills. Students need a tennis racquet and two cans of balls. 1SA

Location

Day

(18 yrs-Adult) Wkfld/Moore M Wkfld/Moore M Wkfld/Moore M Wkfld/Moore Th Wkfld/Moore Th Wkfld/Moore Th

Winter 2010

Time

Code

Begin

9am 10am 11am 9am 10am 11am

183 157 1901 183 157 1902 183 157 1903 183 157 1904 183 157 1905 183 157 1906

01/11 01/11 01/11 01/14 01/14 01/14

1SA 1SA 1SA 1SA 1SA 1SA

• Offering Session Passes with discounts for Fairfax County residents* • Pre-paid 25 Admission Passes at a discount rate from the session rate • Equipment rentals. • Camps, classes and private lessons • Facility rentals for parties and other events • Featuring times for skateboards/inline skates and BMX bikes Wakefield Skate Park is over 21,500 square feet and features two courses of varied skill levels - the freestyle and competition course.

Winter hour

Mon.-Th

ur. 3pm -7pm Fri. 3pm -8 Sat. noo pm n-8pm Sun. 10 am-8pm

For information call, check us out on the web or stop by 703-321-7081 • www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/skatepark Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale VA 22003

*Discount rates available with proof of county residency Free Subscription to Parktakes, call 703-222-4664

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SPORTS/XTRAS Seniors invited for tennis The Fairfax County Golden Racquets Club invites men and women age 55 and above to play indoor and outdoor doubles year-round on weekdays. Annual membership is $10 plus a share of daytime court fees when playing indoors. For more information, call 703-620-9028 or visit www.goldenracquets.org

Learn basic volleyball skills through drills and games. Class covers scoring, serving, bumping, spiking and team play. 1SA 10--55 minute lessons--$116

Day

(8-12 yrs) Va Run ES Sa (16-Adult) Wkfld/Moore M

Time 1pm

Code

Begin

117 156 6201 01/09 1SA

7:30pm 183 156 3001 01/11 1SA

Volleyball II Prerequisite: Volleyball I or equivalent. 1SA 10--55 minute lessons--$116

Location

Xtras Any supply fees are payable to instructor at first class and are non-refundable.

Etiquette/Manners Instructors Wanted Qualified etiquette or manners instructors needed. Call 703-324-5540 for details or email instructors@fairfaxcounty.gov for an application.

AXVA 6--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$105

Location

Chess

Volleyball

Location

good manners, the basics of poise, dressing to impress and more. Classes will include topics on manners at home and in public, introductions, friendships and table settings. Classes will be interactive, and there will be opportunities for skills practice. Class will include an afternoon snack. Supply fee of $10 payable to instructor at first class.

Day

(10-14 yrs) Va Run ES Sa (16-Adult) Wkfld/Moore M

Time

Code

Begin

2pm

117 156 3201 01/09 1SA

8:30pm 183 156 3101 01/11 1SB

Class time is evenly split between lesson and play. Lessons range from learning the rules to advanced tournament strategies. Play time is structured to pair each student against an opponent of similar skill. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. AXVD 10--55 minute lessons--$108

Location

Day

Time

Code

Begin

(4-14 yrs) LakeAccotink OakMarREC ProvREC ProvREC SoRunREC CubRunREC MtVernREC

Th F T Th Th T M

6:30pm 6pm 6pm 6pm 6pm 7pm 7pm

850 171 1901 142 171 1901 159 171 1901 159 171 1902 167 171 1901 192 171 1901 472 171 1901

01/14 01/15 01/12 01/14 01/14 01/12 01/04

$ AXVD AXVD AXVD AXVD AXVD AXVD AXVD

Digital Kids-Science & Robotics Hands-on and computer-based learning at its finest! Young scientists blast off rockets, make snow, grow crystals and more. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. ATVI 8--45 minute lessons--$110

Location

Day

(6-12 yrs) ProvREC F

Time

Code

Begin

11am

159 170 9401 01/15 ATVI

Class introduces youngsters to the many challenges of babysitting and provides a great foundation for future babysitters. 1XD 2--2 hour 30 minute lessons--$41

Location

Day

(9-12 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Sa Wkfld/Moore W Wkfld/Moore Sa

Time

Code

Begin

12:30pm 183 170 0501 01/09 1XD 6:30pm 183 170 0502 01/13 1XD 12:30pm 183 170 0503 02/20 1XD

Children will learn basic manners and etiquette through a fun approach. Topics such as basic table manners, table setting, telephone etiquette and behavior in public will be taught. Final class will be a formal tea party where the children will demonstrate the skills they’ve learned. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. AXAC 6--55 minute lessons-$50

Day

(6-10 yrs) Forestdl ES T Orng Hnt ES Sa

Time

Code

Begin

5:30pm 040 170 1301 01/12 AXAC 10am 094 170 1301 01/09 AXAC

Etiquette for Kids Students will learn the power and importance of

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Time

Code

Begin

9am 5pm 4pm 4pm

007 170 1401 014 170 1401 023 170 1401 038 170 1401

01/09 01/12 01/11 01/13

AXVA AXVA AXVA AXVA

10:30am 6:30pm 6pm 6pm

007 170 1501 014 170 1501 023 170 1501 038 170 1501

01/09 01/12 01/11 01/13

AXVA AXVA AXVA AXVA

Bridge I Designed for beginning players and for students who would like to improve. Stresses bidding and basic defense. This course provides an excellent brush-up for players returning to the game. 1XC 10--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$165

Location

Day

(13-Adult) SoRunREC M

Time

Code

Begin

7pm

167 171 1001 01/11 1XC

Bridge II Further develop your defensive bridge skills. Designed for students with knowledge of bridge. Learn to be “offensive” on defense. Sessions include a review of basic standard American bidding system. 1XC 10--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$165 AXAA 8--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$132

Day

(13-Adult) ProvREC Th SoRunREC Su Holmes MS T

Time

Code

Begin

1:30pm 159 171 1101 01/14 1XC 1pm 167 171 1101 01/10 1XC 6:30pm 207 171 1101 01/12 AXAA

Supervised Social Bridge Designed for bridge players at all levels, this class combines lecture and supervised playing of bridge in a social setting. 1XF 10--2 hour 25 minute lessons--$206

Location

Mind Your Manners

Location

(6-10 yrs) Belveder ES Sa Bush HL ES T ChurchRd ES M Flint HL ES W (11-13 yrs) Belveder ES Sa Bush HL ES T ChurchRd ES M Flint HL ES W

Location

Sitter Sessions

Day

(13-Adult) ProvREC M ProvREC T ProvREC W

Time

Code

Begin

1:30pm 159 171 1401 01/11 1XF 1:30pm 159 171 1402 01/12 1XF 1:30pm 159 171 1403 01/13 1XF

Brush-Up Bridge Not for beginners! Must be playing bridge and want to update your skills. Modern standard American opening bids and responses will be emphasized. After demonstration hands, class will “shuffle and deal.” 1XC 10--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$165

Location

Day

(13-Adult) SoRunREC Su SoRunREC M

Time

Code

Begin

3pm 167 171 2301 01/10 1XC 1:30pm 167 171 2302 01/11 1XC

Winter 2010

XTRAS

When it Snows f When it Snows f When it Snows In weather-related emergencies, Park Authority programs, classes and events at park facilities and schools will be canceled based on the closing decision of the Fairfax County Public Schools. If Fairfax County Public Schools: • Close all day -- programs, classes and events are canceled. • Open two hours late -- Programs, classes and events beginning before 11am are canceled. Those 11am or after continue as scheduled. Morning pre-school operates from 11am to 1pm; afternoon preschool from 1:30pm to 4pm. • Close one or two hours early -- Programs, classes and events are canceled from noon on, including evening activities. Afternoon preschool is canceled. (Parents will be called if preschool is already in session.) • Cancel all weekend classes, recreation programs in schools -- programs, classes and events are canceled for the weekend. When a weather emergency occurs on a holiday when schools are closed, the County Office of Public Affairs will relay information on Park Authority closings to news media. Cancelation decisions on Park Authority classes offered by contractors at business locations are made seperately. Participants should call the location where the class is being held.

Winter 2010

You can also get the latest information on emergency closings and cancelations by calling

703-324-8661

the Park Authority’s 24-hour emergency hotline.

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Winter 2010 Registration Form

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q Income Eligible Senior or Income Eligible Disabled Adult q Public Assistance Recipient (attach verification) Signature:

PAYMENT METHOD (Check One): -

q Check enclosed $

q Credit Card (Check type) q #: Signature q Cash (walk-in only)

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One household per registration form, please. Additional registration forms may be photocopied or downloaded from the Park Authority’s web page, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

SCHOLARSHIP REQUESTED: Requires $10 processing fee. (Check one. See scholarship on

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2ND CHOICE Program Code

I want to donate to the Park Foundation’s Class Scholarship Fund that provides low-income families, children, disabled individuals and seniors with the opportunity to take classes. I’ve added my donation to my total fee. Donations of $10 or more will receive written confirmation of tax-deductible contribution.

State: Sex M/F 1ST CHOICE Program Code

Date of Birth Month/Day/Year

M 301 295 5101

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Please see Gardening (pg. 73), History (pg. 81), Nature (pg. 94) and Scouts (pg. 109) sections for instructions on how to register for those programs Participant’s Name (Last, first)

Sample, Joey / /

Total Listed Fee(s): For all 1st choice programs –

Early Registration Discout per Class: Deduct $8 for each 10 digit program code submitted (postmarked if mailed) by early registration date. Does not apply to programs without 10-digit codes or “Re-advertised Tours.”

2 SUBTOTAL Line 1 minus line 2

Payment Instructions

Donation to Class Scholarship: Add any amount you wish to donate to this program. Thank You!

Line 3x 0.35 = Seniors Only

Fairfax County Senior Discout (10 digit coded classes only): Multiply line 3 by 0.35 to calculate 35% senior discount. Do NOT round off cents. Write result in line 4. Only residents of Fairfax County and Fairfax City, who turned 63 by Dec. 31, 2008 are eligible. Please note that senior discounts do not apply to day trips and tours or Pilates lessons. See senior discount section on next page.

TOTAL (PAY THIS AMOUNT): Total lines 5-8. Pay this amount. Make checks payable to FCPA. A $25 fee will be charged for returned checks

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REGISTRATION STARTS DEC. 1

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION . . . PLEASE READ! REGISTRATION STARTS DEC. 1 • REGISTER 1. Register Yourself By Internet www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes.htm Browse on-line listings, check class enrollment and register. You need a member number (in the upper left corner of your Parktakes mailing label) and VISA or Mastercard for payment. Internet registration offered daily, 5am-11pm beginning Dec. 1.

2. Register Yourself By Phone NO LONGER AVAILABLE

3. Talk To An Operator

Extended hours Dec. 1 • 703-222-4664 Dec. 1, 5am-6pm. Normal hours, 9am-4pm, Mon.-Fri., resume Dec. 2. VISA/Mastercard. Please have your member number and the program codes.

4. Fax it 703-631-2004 (M-F, 9am-4pm)

Processing of faxed registrations begins Dec. 1. Faxed registrations received prior to Dec. 1 are held until that date. VISA/Mastercard. Sorry! Due to registration volume, we cannot confirm fax receipt.

5. Mail It

Processing of mailed registrations begins Dec. 1. Mailed registrations received prior to Dec. 1 are held until that date. Send registrations with VISA, Mastercard or check payable to FCPA/ Parktakes, PO Box 4606, Fairfax, VA 22038.

FOR CLASSES AND TOURS BY DEC. 11 AND SAVE $8

(Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm). Refunds are not given because confirmation cards were not received. Cards are not sent for registrations via live operator, internet or walk-in.

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

Any exception to regular schedules will be announced by the instructor at the first class.

IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER

• Cancellation news is announced by local radio and television and on Fairfax County government’s cable channels 16 and 21. • Customers can get information by calling 703-324-8661, the 24-hour emergency closing hotline. • Classes held at park facilities, schools, community and senior centers follow the closing policies of Fairfax County public schools. • Decisions on cancellations for classes held at vendor locations are made independently. Customers should call the location where the class is being held. See the vendor listings on page 120. • For information on tour cancellation due to weather, call the Tours Hotline, 703-3248687.

REFUND POLICY

• FCPA will issue a full refund when a class or program is cancelled by FCPA.

6. Walk-In Begins Dec. 14

• FCPA will issue a full refund when a class or program is changed by FCPA, and the change makes it impossible for the customer to continue with the class.

PARKTAKES SUBSCRIPTIONS

When a customer cancels a registration, the following fees apply per registration:

Locations include any FCPA RECenter or FCPA Headquarters (suite 425). See page 10 for directions. • Call 703-222-4664, 9am-4pm M-F • Or submit a Parktakes subscription request form on the web at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ptsubs.htm.

CAN’T FIND YOUR MEMBER NUMBER? Print Subscribers: Your member number is on your mailing label. “Green” E-Subscribers: Your member number is included in the quarterly e-mail you’ll receive announcing the on-line posting of the latest Parktakes. Non-subscribers: Your member number will be assigned when your registration is processed. Still need help? Call 703-222-4664, 9am-4pm weekdays.

CONFIRMATION (for classes with codes)

Confirmations are mailed to customers who register by fax or mail. Allow five to seven business days for receipt. If you don’t get a card or have questions about your registration status, call 703-222-4664

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Classes Request received 14 or more days prior to the start date - full refund. Request received 13 or fewer days prior to the start date - $10 processing fee applied Request received on or after start date - $10 processing fee applied, and refund amount is prorated based on the number of classes that have passed as of the date the request is received. Requests for refunds must be submitted prior to the end of the session. Refunds or class credits are not issued for missed individual meetings of a class due to personal schedule conflicts or illness.

Camps Request received 14 or more days prior to the start date - full refund, less a $25 processing fee per session. Request received 13 or fewer days prior to the start date - no refund. Free Subscription to Parktakes, call 703-222-4664

Day Trips and Tours Request received 14 or more days prior to the trip date - full refund. Request received 13 or fewer days prior to the trip date - no refund. See Day trips and tours section for more information.

SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED

$10 PROCESSING FEE APPLIES Fairfax County residents who meet the gross family income requirements listed below and receive certain forms of public assistance are eligible to take one coded class per quarter for each “dependent” family member. There is a $10 processing fee for each coded class scholarship request. There are no scholarships offered for camps, day trips and tours, programs at private vendor locations (list on page 144) or RECenter FallProof™, Gravity or Pilates lessons. Supply fees must be paid by student. Senior adults and adults with permanent disabilities who certify that their incomes are below the guidelines are also eligible for one class scholarship per quarter. • $16,700/one person • $22,500/family of two • $28,300/family of three • $34,100/family of four • $39,900/family of five • $45,700/family of six • For each additional person, add $5,800 to determine maximum annual income for eligibility.

To qualify: • Scholarship requests must be submitted in writing by mail (FCPA/Parktakes, PO Box 4606, Fairfax, VA 22038) or fax (703-631-2004) • Public assistance recipients must provide a letter of verification that includes the dates of their eligibility from the agency that provides their assistance. Acceptable forms of public assistance are Medicaid, free school lunch, food stamps and TANF. Those receiving other forms of public assistance, including unemployment, which do not certify that annual gross income meets guidelines, are not eligible for class scholarships.

SENIOR DISCOUNTS Fairfax County and Fairfax City residents who turned 63 years old by Dec. 31, 2008, get a 35 percent discount. This applies to CODED classes only. Day trips and tours, Pilates lessons, FallProof™ and Gravity lessons are not eligible for the senior discount.

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BUSINESS AND SERVICE DIRECTORY It is Good Business to Work Cooperatively with Fairfax County! The Fairfax County Park Authority is proud to offer classes and camps in conjunction with these contract providers:

Abrakadoodle 6909 Custis Pkwy Falls Church, VA 22042..................... 703-538-4278

Adventure Links 21498 Blue Ridge Mountain Rd. Paris, VA 20130............................... 1-800-877-0954

All Things Rock P. O. Box 817 Vienna, VA 22183.............................. 703-288-0022

American In-Line, Inc. 4329 Runabout Ln. Fairfax, VA 22030.............................. 703-994-7617

Aqua Sports Camps www.aquasportscamps.com PO Box 391, 4423 Lehigh Rd College Park, MD 20740..................... 301-873-8411

Archery Program P.O. Box 9224 McLean, VA 22102............................. 571-215-4403

Atlantic Canoe & Kayak 13600 King Charles Terrace Fort Washington, MD 20744.............. 301-292-6455

The Black Belt Academy www.theblackbeltacademy.com Fairfax University Mall 10635 Braddock Rd. Fairfax, VA 22032.............................. 703-273-5517

Fairfax Fencers

Sciensational Workshops

4433 Brookfield Corp. Dr., Suite J Chantilly, VA 20153.......................... 703-352-2642

6 Doe Drive Columbia, NJ 07832.......................... 908-362-5824

Fairfax Ice Arena

Silver Knights Chess

3779 Pickett Rd Fairfax, VA 22030............................... 703-323-1132

1617 Darby Rd, Suite 202 Havertown, PA 19083......................... 610-446-0818

Giant Campus Inc

Spirit Productions

3101 Western Ave, Suite 100 Seattle, WA 98121.............................. 206-442-4501

8007 Log Cabin Ct. Springfield, VA 22153......................... 703-451-6731

GMH Enterprises

Splash Dive Center

2813 East-West Hwy Chevy Chase, MD 20815.................... 301-530-5472

25 S. Quaker Ln. Alexandria, VA 22314......................... 703-823-7680

Hi Performance Soccer

Steppin Out Charm & Imaging Studio

P. O. Box 965 Great Falls, VA 22066........................ 703-615-4121

10825 Henley Court Columbia, MD 21044......................... 410-997-1044

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation First Step to Heart Health and Wellness

Sterner’s Tae Kwon Do Academy

2501 Parkers Lane Alexandria, VA 22306......................... 703-664-8034

12332 Sleepylake Ct Fairfax, VA 22033............................... 703-385-3669

6723 Whittier Avenue McLean, VA 22101 ........................... 703-356-3800

Univ of Maryland Youth Lacrosse Camp

Jhoon Rhee Institute

US Hwa Rang Kwan

Kingstowne/ Franconia 6937 Telegraph Road Alexandria, VA 22310........................ 703-924-1234

Viet Le’s World Karate

Katydid, Inc. 12811 Monroe Manor Dr. Herndon, VA 20171........................... 703-481-9444

Cardinal Gymnastics 5581 Guinea Rd Fairfax, VA 22032.............................. 703-323-0088

Great Falls 1025 B Seneca Road Great Falls, VA 22066........................ 703-444-9505

Challenger Sports Corp.

Lucia Farm

Fairfax/Oakton 11226 Waples Mill Road Fairfax, VA 22030.............................. 703-273-1100

8022 Flint Lenexa, KS 66214.......................... 1-800-878-2167

14490 Berlin Trnpk. Lovettsville, VA 20180....................... 540-882-4421

Dance Company

Mt. Vernon Athletic Club

3131 Draper Dr. Fairfax, VA 22030.............................. 703-385-8838

7950 Audubon Ave. Alexandria, VA 22306........................ 703-360-7300

Dietrich’s Karate Studios

One on One Basketball

6025-E Burke Ctr. Pkwy. Burke, VA 22015 .................. 703-425-KICK (5425) kborulz@aol.com

4818 Yuma St., NW, Suite 15 Washington, DC 20016....................... 202-244-2255

Digital Kidz, Inc.

2254-L Hunters Woods Village Ctr. Reston, VA 20191.............................. 703-715-8366

13037 Worldgate Drive Herndon, VA 20170........................... 703-568-5657

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214 Rosewood Ave Catonsville, Md 21228

Falls Church 1136 West Broad St. Falls Church, VA 22046.................... 703-237-7433

Lead by Example Tae Kwon Do

Explosive Performance

TTHGI

James School of Dance

Centreville Centreville Square Shopping Ctr. 5944 Centreville Crest Ln. Centreville, VA 22020....................... 703-803-4477

1935 Kennedy Drive, T-2 McLean, VA 22102............................ 703-863-2763

420 Elden Street Herndon, VA 20170........................... 703-668-0670

Reston Conservatory Ballet

Rich Sandler Summer Camps 20309 Butterwick Way Montgomery Village, MD 20886......... 301-208-9890 www.Sandlercamps.com

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2809 Merrilee Drive, Unit I Fairfax, VA 22031.............................. 703-560-0804 8796H Sacramento Drive Alexandria, VA 22309........................ 703-360-7000

Virginia Academy of Fencing 5401 Port Royal Rd Springfield, VA 22151........................ 703-321-4922 www.VAFinc.com

Virginia Ballet Company 5595 Guinea Rd Fairfax, VA 22032.............................. 703-249-8227

Virginia Baseball Club 2934-A Prosperity Ave. Fairfax, VA 22031............................... 703-698-5599

World Class Martial Arts & Fitness 12415-C Centreville Square Centreville, VA 20121....................... 703-830-1000

GOLF CONTRACTORS Everybody Golf School at Oak Marr Golf Complex 3200 Jermantown Rd. Oakton, VA 22124............................. 703-255-5396

Woody’s Golf Range 11801 Leesburg Pike Herndon, VA 20170........................... 703-430-8337

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