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Camp: Where the Magic Happens
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Get Fit Quick! With advice from the wellness pros at Green Ridge Recreation Center pg. 13
SPLASH VALLEY
Season passes now on sale with huge early bird discounts pg. 39
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Dear friends and neighbors,
R
ecreation with your family can offer some of life’s most REWARDING moments. Whether it’s a family vacation or a walk together on the greenway, these experiences create memories that will last a lifetime. If you’re reading this magazine, you’re probably hoping to find ways to “Explore Recreation” here in your own backyard. This spring we’ve expanded our lineup of outdoor activities to include such diverse activities as stand-up paddleboarding, caving, kayaking and horseback riding. For the kids, the special insert at the back of this publication features over 175 weeks of summer camps. Also new this season, we’ve created a digital punch system to reward folks for participating in Roanoke County’s recreation activities. We hope this will encourage your family to stay active and try a few new things. Get out there and make some more rewarding memories! Sincerely,
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Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Splash
Visit by daily admission or monthly membership, with NO joining fees!
34 Swimming lessons American Red Cross based
16 Exercise
Group exercise, zumba, jazzercise, boot camps and other group fitness activities
37 Water aerobics
18 Wellness Yoga, pilates, youth exercise, martial
39 Splash Valley
arts, health and nutrition classes
instruction for ages 6-months to adult
Group exercise classes held at the Green Ridge indoor pool Get a preview of our upcoming season of aquatic fun at Splash Valley Water Park
21 Sports Basketball, baseball, tennis, soccer, archery and athletics leagues.
Explore
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26 Outdoor adventure
Kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, caving and challenge course
Learn
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42 Special interest Youth social and craft, programs, dog training classes, languages
Visual arts Drawing, painting, pottery and crafts Performing arts Music and dance classes Hobby Cooking, social and other learning classes Technology Computer based learning at South
28 Horseback
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29 Travel Overnight vacation and day trip
50 After school
61 Facility rentals How to book a facility for your
50 Therapeutic recreation
62 Parks map How to find out parks and recreation
51 Summer camps Overnight camps, day camps,
27 Hikes
Nature hikes, outdoor sports, fishing and environmental education Family programs and events on horseback with no previous experience needed opportunities for all ages
next wedding, birthday party or corporate retreat
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centers, and what amenities are available
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County and Glenvar libraries
School or facility based extended care programs and snow day camps Programs for
individuals with disabilities
specialty camps and other summer programs
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Register for your favorite programs online or by phone. Find out when and how to sign up.
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Events Mark your calendars for these special events from Roanoke County.
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Camps Check out our summer 2015 camp guide for youth.
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40 The Magic happens at summer camp. Find out why choosing the right program is so important.
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61 Explore Recreation Magazine is a publication of Roanoke County of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Advertising contained herein does not constitute an endorsement by the County of Roanoke or its staff. Send comments about this publication and advertising inquiries to our administrative office by calling (540) 777-6327.
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Registration Register Online
Visit Us Online at www.RoanokeCountyParks.com.
Click on the Register for Activities icon shown to the right, or select “I Want To>> Register Online.” Browse our programs and register online using your VISA, MasterCard or Discover card. Look for this button to register online!
Already a Participant? If you have previously registered with us for any pro-
gram, or if you have rented a Roanoke County picnic shelter, you ALREADY HAVE AN ACCOUNT with us. You can get your USER ID and Family PIN by calling any number listed below, or by using the “Forgot My Password” feature on the sign-in page.
New Participant? To register online, you will need to have your User ID and
Family PIN. Request a new account online by selecting the “My Account Tab” within our online registration portal. Then click on the “Create New Account” button. New accounts are not activated until you complete your first program registration. You may also request an account via telephone by calling any number listed below.
Register by Phone/Walk-in Simply Call one of the numbers below to register for programs, or for more information about our offerings*:
540.772.7529 Brambleton Center 540.777.6300 540.387.6078
3738 Brambleton Ave. 24018 Green Ridge Recreation Center 7415 Wood Haven Rd. 24019 Roanoke County Parks Offices 1206 Kessler Mill Rd. 24153
Spring 2015 Session Resident Registration Open Registration
- Begins Saturday, March 7 for County residents only
- Begins Monday, March 9 for County residents only
- Begins Wednesday, March 11 for Non-County residents
Look for symbols
like those below here to quickly determine age appropriate programs on each page. Look for specific age requirements in the program details box under the course description (Actual requirements may vary).
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WHEN — At the start of each program session, registration will open up first online for County residents, followed by walk-in or phone registration for residents. Non-residents may sign up at any time after Open Registration begins. See lower left of this page. HOW — Registration is on a first come, first pay basis. Registration will be taken until a class is full or a class is canceled for insufficient enrollment. You may mail-in, walk-in, or phone-in to any Roanoke County Parks facility or register online at www. RoanokeCountyParks.com. Payment — Payment is required in full at the time of registration to reserve your space, unless otherwise stated. This policy excludes programs for which payment by installment is available. Payment may be made by VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card, check, money order or cash. Make checks payable to: Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism. For credit card transactions, please note that this payment will appear as ACT*REGISTRATION before processing is complete, and ACT*Roanoke Co PRT 877-228-4881 once your bank has posted the payment. The transaction location is listed as California, where the secure server is located that processes payment through The Active Network. Credit card data is completely secure, processed in a PCI compliant environment, and completely masked to staff. Confirmations — Please show up for the first class at the appointed time and place unless you are notified by phone. You will only be notified if your registration cannot be accepted in cases where the class is full or has been canceled.
*Individuals with disabilities are welcome to participate in general recreation programs listed in this guide. Please contact 777-6357 to discuss reasonable accommodations at least two weeks prior to the program start date.
Early Online Registration
WHO — Anyone can sign up for programs from Roanoke County. You don’t have to be a resident. However, County residents may take advantage of early online registration days and walk-in or phone registration days prior to open registration. See lower left of this page.
If Programs Are Full — Sometimes programs may fill. If this happens, we will gladly add your name to the waiting list. Mail-in registrants will automatically be placed on the list. You will be contacted if a space becomes available. Weather Cancellation — General weather cancellations are updated on our automated phone line at (540) 387-6455, as well as on our website (www.RoanokeCountyParks.com) and facebook page (facebook.com/RoanokeCountyParks). Recreation centers will remain open for their scheduled hours, unless otherwise posted. Refunds — In the event Roanoke County cancels the class, you may elect to receive a refund within three weeks. Refunds will not be given after the first session of the class or after the deadline date for trips, tours and special events unless your place can be filled. A credit may be requested in lieu of a refund. Refunds for charged payments will be made by credit to your account. A minimum of $5 is required for a refund. Registration Periods — Seasonal registration takes place in early December, March, June, and September. County Residents may register first and Non-County residents after two days. Early online registration will be available each session for County Residents.
Recreation Phone Line (540) 387-6455
PRESS 1 - Special Events Info Call our automated 24-hour information line to get program PRESS 2 - Program Registration Info and cancellation information. PRESS 3 - Facility Directory PRESS 4 - Cancellations & Facility Closures PRESS 5 - Splash Valley Closures 55+ Older Adult Ages 55 & Up Youth Ages 6-12 PRESS 6 - Youth Athletics Cancellations A Adult Ages 18 & Up F Family, Various Ages PRESS 7 - Adult Athletics Cancellations Ov
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Earn VIP Rewards Through Recreation! Get the free Pirq app by texting “VIP” to 33133 Or download Pirq from your app store An Program Of:
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Earn 10 Punches, Get a $10 Gift Card
HOW TO EARN PUNCHES: • Sign-up - for a paid class or summer camp (one punch for each program with a course number, priced $10 and up)
• Join - become a Green Ridge member • Visit - members only, get a punch on your first visit each month • Challenge - members only, sign up for the fitness challenge • Train - for every 10 personal training sessions purchased • Shop - for buying $10 or more of Green Ridge merchandise • Share - the love by putting a Green Ridge magnet on your car • Rent - any pool party, room or picnic shelter booking • Splash - purchase a Splash Valley season pass Redeem at time or purchase at the front desk at Green Ridge Recreation Center, Brambleton or Kessler Mill Admin Office. For phone or online transactions, bring your receipt in within 7 days. Get the latest punch list, and more details:
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The Pirq app also gives you access to exclusive VIP discounts and special offers year round!
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Recreation Job Fair
Did you know that Roanoke County parks hires over 200 seasonal workers during the summer to handle activities such as camps and aquatics facilities? See if there’s a job waiting for you! Positions include program staff, camp counselors, wellness area floor staff, lifeguards, swim instructors, parks maintenance staff, group exercise instructors, cooks, activity leaders, front desk staff, rentals staff and much more! Supervisors will be able to answer questions and provide information. Please apply on our website at www. RoanokeCountyVA.gov/jobs for our summer seasonal positions. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
FEE
16+
Mar 7
Sa
9:00am-12:00pm
Green Ridge
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Easter Egg Hunt at Craig Center
Rabbits, eggs, candy, and children, what a winning combination. Come to the Craig Center for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Candy, eggs and golden prize eggs can be found if you look in the right place. Rain date will be the following Saturday at 1pm. AGES
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DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
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Mar 27
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4:00pm-6:00pm
Craig Center
26517
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See something you like in this guide? Follow this icon to register online at RoanokeCountyParks.com
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The kite festival at Green Hill Park is one of the largest of its kind in the nation!
Vietnam Combat Art at Hollins University
During the Vietnam War, the US Army sponsored teams of artists to experience the event through photographs, sketches and notes. Their studio art is currently housed at the US Army Center of Military History in Washington DC, but we’re the first to receive permission to reproduce these pieces for public viewing. Join us for an opening reception on Wednesday, March 25 from 6pm to 8pm at Ballator Gallery within Hollins University’s Moody Center for an opening reception and remarks and public reception with Sarah Forgey, curator of the Army Art Collection. AGES
DATE
TIME
PLACE
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All
Mar 26-Apr 26
9am to 5pm daily
Moody Center - Ballator Gallery
$0
Horseback Riding - Easter Egg Roundup
Saddle up for a not so traditional Easter Egg Hunt and celebration the whole family will love! From pony rides to egg theme games, to an exciting and fun filled Easter Egg Round Up from horseback (ages 12+). Those old enough, will be paired with a horse and head out on a trail ride to hunt for hidden eggs and prizes. Everyone will also get to enjoy refreshments and be able to take home fun prizes. No experience necessary. You must wear pants and closedtoe shoes to ride on horseback. Helmets, and tack included. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. AGES
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DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
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Apr 5
Su
12:30am-5:30pm
Reba Farm
27231
$20
12+
Apr 5
Su
12:30am-5:30pm
Reba Farm
27231
$55
Kite Festival
See why kite enthusiasts from all over the East Coast travel to Green Hill Park every year for this FREE event. Bring your kite and lawn chair as you enjoy a day of outdoor fun. The Richmond Air Force Kite Club will be there for live demonstrations. Free kids kite & event shirts available while supplies last. AGES
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DAY
TIME
PLACE
FEE
All
Apr 18
Sa
10:00am-4:00pm
Green Hill
$0
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Events
Pool Egg Hunt
Have you heard the rumor about the Easter Bunny this year? He has produced way too many Easter eggs and way too much Easter candy. So Green Ridge is buying up the excess and we are going to use them to hold a post-Easter Easter egg hunt in our pool. We are going to sink eggs all around the pool and open it up for hunting. Bring your egg to a staff member to trade for candy. What a great family event to finish up spring break! Deadline to register is April 7, 2015. AGES
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DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
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All
Apr 11
Sa
10:30am-11:30am
Green Ridge
27684
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Camp Roanoke Open House
This is your chance to decide if Camp Roanoke is right for your child. Meet the staff, get a guided tour, try out camp activities and enjoy lunch on us. No reservations needed! Camp Roanoke has been providing a traditional overnight summer camp experience for youth in our area since 1925. We’re also accredited by the American Camp Association to ensure the highest standard of care and safety for your children. See page 52 for a complete list of Camp Roanoke programs, all available with an early bird discount when you sign up on or before this open house. AGES
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TIME
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FEE
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Apr 25
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10:00am-3:00pm
Camp Roanoke
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Free Admission Free Kite Kits* Free Parking Free T-shirts* Free ice-cream provided by Freedom First Credit Union* *Children must be accompanied by adults, first come first serve, while supplies last, pets are prohibited at this event.
See if Camp Roanoke is right for your child at our FREE open house event! Come meet the staff, enjoy activities, ‘ a day of food, fun and have lunch on us. It’s and fellowship for the whole family!
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Events
Goodwill Give Back Day
Mother’s Day Tea Party
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a fun tea party with your children! Mothers are free. Registration is per child with a sibling discount. Enjoy a tea party and a craft with your child(ren). One free registration per child registration. Happy Mothers Day! AGES
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DAY
TIME
PLACE
Course #
FEE
All
May 9
Sa
11:30am-1:00pm
Green Ridge
26894
$10 / $0
Rally for Road Safety
Bring your family out to our third annual event and learn how to Share the Road! Join law enforcement and area safe transportation advocates for a free day of fun. There will be information, games, prizes, refreshments, and free car seat safety checks. Area law enforcement will showcase their impaired driving simulator and give advice to families on staying safe. RIDE Solutions will once again host a bike rodeo for kids and conduct safety trainings. Don’t forget to bring your bike to join in the fun! AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
FEE
All
May 16
Sa
10:00am-3:00pm
Tanglewood Mall
$0
Roanoke County’s
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Rally For ROAD SAFETY FREE EVENT!
Saturday, May 16th 10:00AM-3:00PM At TangleWood Mall
An Event Of:
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Bicycle Rodeo, Car Tech Demo, Prizes, Games, Safety Lessons Car Seat Checks, Motorcycle safety & Fun For All!
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
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Event will be held beside Firestone in the Tanglewood Mall parking lot, kids and adults of all ages will learn how to Share the Road! Join us for this free and fun community event to educate the public on road safety laws and•protect users of the road! RoanokeCountyParks.com (540) 772-PLAY (7-5-2-9)
We’ve partnered with Goodwill to provide a fun filled day for the entire family, including a donation drive to support Goodwill job training and employment programs in the region. Donate clothes, shoes, toys, books as well as electronics and household items. Computers and hardware will also be accepted for recycling. This is also your chance to meet and interact with Roanoke County Fire and Rescue’s robot Patches! There will be crafts for the kids, Kona Ice treats, and appearances by Goodwill’s mascot EDGAR, who is Educating that Donations to Goodwill Are Recyclable. AGES
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DAY
TIME
PLACE
FEE
All
May 2
Sa
10:00am-4:00pm
Green Ridge
$0
World’s Largest Swim Lesson Day
The Green Ridge Aquatic Department has so much fun being part of this world record every year. We want you to join us again! Every year the record for the largest ever swim lesson grows larger. Last year 36,564 participants from 22 countries helped to bring awareness to the fact that swimming lessons save lives. Because this is one of our regularly scheduled swim lesson days, all participants registered for group lessons that day are automatically invited to stay and participate. All others must register prior to June 14. Registration is free. AGES
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DAY
TIME
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COURSE
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All
June 18
Th
11:00am-11:45am
Green Ridge
27683
$0
Visit www.GreenRidgeRecreationCenter.com to find up-to-date schedules for our group exercise classes, gymnasium and pool.
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2) Daily Admission - Visit for the day and make use of our unique indoor pool, wellness center, walking track, gymnasium and activity room (Please note that daily admission does not include group exercise classes or paid recreation programs). 3) Program Participation - This program guide contains an amazing variety of general public classes held at Green Ridge. There’s something for everyone! 4) Facility Rental - Green Ridge features a pool party room, two multipurpose rooms and a large gymnasium available for public rental.
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Contact PHONE: (540) 777-6300 EMAIL: GreenRidge@RoanokeCountyVA.gov ADDRESS: 7415 Wood Haven Rd. • 24019
Green Ridge Hours Monday-Friday 5:30am-10:00pm Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm Sunday 10:00am-6:00pm
Daily Admission Rates Ages It feels like home. I don’t feel awkward here. It’s not too crowded when I come. Just right. -Mikayla Tingler
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$7
Child/Teen (3-17)*
$7
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Over Fifty Five (55+)
$7
$5
* Children under 3 are free!
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Green Ridge Move
Becoming a Green Ridge member is more cost effective than daily admission, and helps you improve your overall health. Membership also provides additional benefits not available to daily admission customers. Our rates offer flexible monthly payments with no long-term contracts and NO joining fee! Take a free tour today. When you’re ready to become a member, simply sign up at the front desk.
Membership
Membership Options
Membership Benefit Classes
Individual Adult
Green Ridge offers dozens of land and water group exercise programs FREE with your membership. For a complete look at our schedule, visit GreenRidgeRecreationCenter.com. Member benefit classes do not require pre-registration but fill on a first-come, first-served basis. Members are welcome to sign up for any group exercise or recreation program shown throughout this guide at the published rates. As a member, these are the courses that come with your membership:
Land Group-Ex
Back In shape Barre Body Attack ™ by Les Mills Body Pump ™ by Les Mills Body Pump ™ Express by Les Mills Core & Cardio Core Worx Cycling Extreme Bootcamp Kick Punch Pilates
Piloxing Power Sculpt RIPPED Senior Fit Stretch it! Sunrise Yoga T’ai Chi Yoga Zumba Zumba Gold
Water Group-Ex Twinges in the Hinges Hydro-Fit Hydro-Power Aqua Zumba
Base Rate
Ages 18 to 54
Adult Couple / Single Parent Two adults ages 18 and up OR a single parent with up to 6 children
Family Two adults ages 18 and up with up to 6 children
Teen Ages 13 to 17
Children Ages 1 to 12
55+ Individual Ages 55 and up
55+ Couple Two adults ages 55 and up
County Resident Rate
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$42
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$65
$57
per month
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$75
$66
per month
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$30
$23
per month
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$47
$39
per month
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$47
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Member Discounts for Paid Classes
Now Green Ridge members can get $10 or more off select paid group exercise classes. Look for prices highlighted in ORANGE throughout the wellness section of this magazine! Now we’re offering even more member discounts than ever before. AGES
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Our indoor pool has play features the whole family can enjoy!
KidZone & KidVenture (Child Watch)
Don’t worry about keeping an eye on the little ones while you’re at Green Ridge; we’ll do that for you! Children who are members from 6 weeks to 9 years of age are welcome for up to two hours per day. Ages 5 to 9 are taken to designated areas during operating hours for guided activities with staff.
Youth Equipment Orientations It’s family oriented. The kids enjoy coming and it fits my schedule. Plus, the staff is always friendly. -Shon Davis
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Youth ages 10-15 may use the wellness area with a signed waiver from a parent and completion of our orientation course. Sign up at the wellness desk.
Member Rewards
Splash Valley
Stick to your workout and earn prizes such as Recreation Gift Cards, free Green Ridge passes, and free personal training sessions. Are you up for the challenge? Simply follow beginner or advanced wellness tracks provided by our personal trainers! See the wellness desk for details.
Season passes are now on sale! New this year we’re offering even bigger discounts for Green Ridge members when you purchase a pass before the season starts. Hurry, only 500 will be sold!
Member Fitness Challenge - Rewards Program
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Pirq Rewards
Splash Valley 2015 Season Pass
New!
New this month, earn rewards just by visiting Green Ridge every month as a member! Simply download the Pirq app and receive punches by participating in our activities. Earn 10 punches, get a $10 Recreation Gift Card. Here are a few ways to earn a punch:
2015 Season Pass
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• Sign-up - for a paid class or summer camp (one punch for each program with a course number, priced $10 and up) • Join - become a Green Ridge member • Visit - members only, get a punch on your first visit each month • Challenge - members only, sign up for the fitness challenge WHO • Train - for every 10 personal training sessions purchased Splash Valley Season • Shop - for buying $10 or more of Green Ridge merchandise Pass Price: • Share - the love by putting a Green Ridge magnet on your car Green Ridge • Rent - any pool party, room or picnic shelter booking Member Price: • Splash - purchase a Splash Valley season pass
PLEASE NOTE: tee This pass does not guaran admission if the park is at be capacity. Identification may may verified at the gate. Pass other not be transferred to any individual.
BASE RATE
EARLY BIRD BY MAY 15
$95
$84 (Save $11)
$75
$59 (Save $16)
BIG FAMILY? - Purchase 3 or more season passes per household and get a commemorative cup for FREE DRINKS all season long!
Hours Download the Pirq app for android or apple phones, and be eligible for special “VIP” offers in addition to your punch. Don’t have a smart phone? Paper punch cards are also available.
Get Fit Quick Videos Fitness Tips from the Pros
Can’t make it to the gym today? Green Ridge can help you work out at home! We’ve just launched a new web series that will teach you simple exercises to use when you’re working out at the gym or in your own living room. Join wellness supervisor Chelsea Arner for new installments every other week online.
• 11:00am to 7:00pm DAILY • Roanoke County residents may enter at 10:00am on weekends, plus Memorial Day and Labor Day. • Regular hours will be extended to 9:00pm on select Friday nights for special events. • Splash Valley will close at 5:00pm on July 4.
Operating Dates
Early Season (weekends) Regular Season (daily) Late Season (weekends) -
2015 Daily Admission Ages 3-17 Ages 18-54 Ages 55+
Non-County $8 $9 $7
May 23 to May 25 May 30 to May 31 June 5 to Aug 23 Aug 29 to Aug 30 Sep 5 to Sep 7 County $6 $7 $5
After 4pm $5 $5 $5
* Children under 3 are free!
I love the facility, the equipment and the staff! I couldn’t ask for a better place and would highly recommend it to anyone, - Peggy Martin
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Green Ridge
Amenities Move
Indoor Aquatics
Our indoor aquatics area is designed with family fun in mind. Whether you are looking for a place to swim, splash, slide or relax, there is something for everyone. We offer a variety of water exercise classes as well as group and private swim lessons. The pool is kept at a comfortable 84 degrees, so it’s never too chilly to swim. While the kids are enjoying our 2.5 story slide and aquatic play area, the adults can get in some lap swimming or relaxing in the hot spa. The lazy river is a great place for everyone to come together and enjoy themselves. Due to programming and lifeguard schedules, portions of the pool may be closed each day. View online at GreenRidgeRecreationCenter.com/schedules.
Wellness Center
We offer a wide range of cardiovascular equipment and free weights, plus a full-body circuit of strength training equipment from some of the best names in the industry like: TechnoGym, Precor, Hammer Strength, Free Motion, Atlantis, Cybex and Hampton. Our wellness staff and personal trainers are available to help you achieve your healthy lifestyle goals.
Activity Room
This unique play area features a variety of active gaming equipment for you and your family to enjoy. Dance with your friends using the Xbox, Kinect or Wii, and take advantage of one of the many other interactive games designed to keep you moving and fit. Plus, choose from a wide range of classic table games such as air hockey and pinball.
Gymnasium
The gym features two full-size basketball courts with hardwood floors that can be divided with a center curtain. The facility is fully air conditioned with six basketball backboards and two volleyball courts. Pickleball is also available in the gym by request during select hours. Due to programming and large sporting events, portions of the gym may be closed. View the complete schedule online at GreenRidgeRecreationCenter.com/schedules.
Personal Training
Get a Pirq Rewards punch! When you sign up for a personal training session.
Get a Certified Personal Trainer to work with you individually or as a group to develop a program Personal Training Rates: based on your needs. You don’t have to be a member to take advantage of our services. Personal training begins with a complimentary consultation to discuss specific health history, current fitness Sessions One Hour Rate level and specific fitness goals. The trainer will work with individuals to improve cardiovascular 5 $45/session fitness, strength, and flexibility. Clients will also receive basic nutrition guidance and innovative 10 $42/session fitness routines. Payment options are available if you purchase 20 or more sessions. Green Ridge 20 or more $39/session members save 10% off their first package. Call 777-6310 to sign up.
HALF HOUR RATE
$25/session $25/session $25/session
Lose Big!
It’s not just a weight loss program, it is also a program to tone and build muscle. Take part in this 12-week program for all fitness levels. Whatever your goals are, we are here to help you attain them. Work out with a Certified Personal Trainer in groups of 4-6 and compete in monthly team challenges. The Biggest Loser will win a prize valued at $288. The base plan includes two one hour workout sessions each week. Base + Extra Day adds one additional weekly workout, totaling three sessions each week. Workout times are based on your availability. Participants can pay in four monthly installments of $72/$108. For more info, call 540-777-6310. Ages
Plan
Dates
Place
Course #
Fee
16+
Base Plan
Apr 6-Jun 22
Green Ridge
27520
$288
16+
Base + Extra Day
Apr 6-Jun 22
Green Ridge
27520
$432
Six Week Summer Slimdown
Summer is here! Let’s get those bodies healthy and fit! This is a 6-week version of our popular Lose Big program. Workout times are based on your availability. Ages
14
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Fates
Day
Time
Place
Course #
Fee
16+
Apr 6-May 11
M
5:30pm-6:30pm
Green Ridge
27527
$160
16+
May 18-Jun 22
M
5:30pm-6:30pm
Green Ridge
27528
$160
Gentle Group Ex
A
Not sure which workout is right for you? Check the intensity scale to help decide if you’re up to the challenge.
Adult
Body Enrichment
Low Intensity
High Intensity
Medium Intensity
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
Move
Exercise at a pace you can handle! Starting in a seated position, this class is designed for women and men who want to increase their energy and improve balance and coordination. Gently stretch and lengthen your muscles while promoting added strength throughout your body. Slow movements help circulation without threatening the heart. This all-around fitness class is for the student who wants to get involved in a program that is fun, successful and results oriented. Eight week class. Instructor: Norma Silvius. FEE
30+
Apr 6-Jun 1
M, W, F
10:40am-11:40am
Brambleton
26388
$53
30+
Apr 6-Jun 1
M, W, F
9:30am-10:30am
Brambleton
26389
$53
30+
Jun 22-Aug 14
M, W, F
9:30am-10:30am
Brambleton
27040
$53
30+
Jun 22-Aug 14
M, W, F
10:40am-11:40am
Brambleton
27041
$53
Nia
Try one of the most innovative and safe cardiovascular programs around. Bop to the beat without jarring your joints and is a great workout for men and women of all ages and fitness levels. It will pump your heart, lubricate your joints, release tension and enhance your balance. Nia uses gentle yet powerful movements that blend dance with martial arts, yoga and other techniques. Ten week program. Instructor: Laura Pole. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Apr 27-Jul 6
M
5:30pm-6:30pm
Brambleton
27057
$48
Stroll & Roll
Join us for this total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the environment. This exercise program is dedicated to helping Moms To Be (Pre-natal), New Moms (Postnatal) and the Beyond-natal get fit while strolling.
You don’t have to be a fitness buff to take our beginner classes!
Zumba Gold
We’re bringing the excitement of the popular Latin dance-exercise program to beginner or older adult participants. Created to emphasize the basic steps of ZUMBA, this explosive program is so easy to follow that everyone of all ages can do it. Green Ridge Instructors vary. Brambleton Center Instructor is Patricia Placona. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 16-Apr 8
M
4:30pm-5:30pm
Gr. Ridge
27297
$25
$0
18+
Mar 31-Apr 21
Tu
3:00pm-4:00pm
Green Ridge
27291
$35
18+
Apr 7-May 5
Tu, Th
10:00am-11:00am
Brambleton
27058
$35
n/a
18+
Apr 28-Jun 2
Tu
3:00pm-4:00pm
Green Ridge
27292
$35
18+
Apr 13-May 6
M
4:30pm-5:30pm
Gr. Ridge
27298
$25
$0
18+
May 19-Jun 16
Tu, Th
10:00am-11:00am
Brambleton
27059
$35
n/a
Low Impact Aerobics
Improve your stamina and cardiovascular health while strengthening and toning your upper and lower body muscles! Low impact aerobics is great for all fitness levels. Fees for sessions already in progress will be prorated. Ten week program. Instructor: Jane Powell. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Apr 28-Jul 2
Tu, Th
5:30pm-6:30pm
Brambleton
27033
$54
Back In Shape
Get ready to strengthen essential back, and abdominal muscles for good posture, improved balance, bone strength and flexibility. Includes seated and floor exercises using body weight and a variety of equipment designed to improve functional fitness for daily activities. Encouraging environment. Instructor: Susan Kraughto AGES
Stretch It!
Tight muscles? Feeling stressed? Treat yourself to a full body stretch, lengthening all your major muscles from head to toe in standing, seated and floor poses. Includes joint range of motion, deep breathing and guided relaxation. Instructor: Susan Kraughto. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
MEMBER
18+
Apr 3-24
F
11:15am-12:00pm
Green Ridge
27294
$25
$0
18+
May 1-22
F
11:15am-12:00pm
Green Ridge
27295
$25
$0
18+
May 29-Jun 19
F
11:15am-12:00pm
Green Ridge
27296
$25
$0
MEMBER
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
MEMBER
18+
Mar 31-Apr 23
Tu, Th
11:00am-12:00pm
Gr. Ridge
27299
$35
$0
18+
Apr 28-May 21
Tu, Th
11:00am-12:00pm
Gr. Ridge
27300
$35
$0
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Group Exercise
A
Not sure which workout is right for you? Check the intensity scale to help decide if you’re up to the challenge.
Adult
Move
Barre
Firms, lengthens, and shapes muscles to their optimal form! We start with warm-up exercises and stretches, then we use light hand weights for toning the upper body, followed by highly effective deep tissue concentrated exercises to work the thighs and seat. We will finish with some ab targeting mat work. Feel renewed strength, increased flexibility, and more grace. Popular throughout the country, the barre workout has evolved over the years from the Lotte Berk Method and Callanetics. Brambleton Center: Instructors are Heather Richardson and Eve Arthur. Green Ridge instructors are Anne Lavery and Leeann Allagas. Six week course. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
MEMBER
18+
Mar 2-Apr 9
M, Th
12:00pm-1:00pm
Brambleton
26373
$60
n/a
18+
Mar 9-Apr 24
M, F
10:30am-11:30am
Brambleton
26375
$60
n/a
18+
Mar 29-Apr 19
Su
1:00pm-2:00pm
Green Ridge
27314
$35
$0
18+
Mar 30-Apr 20
M
9:30am-10:30am
Green Ridge
27315
$35
$0
18+
Apr 1-22
W
4:30pm-5:30pm
Green Ridge
27313
$35
$0
18+
Apr 14-May 27
Tu-W
5:30pm-6:30pm
Brambleton
26372
$60
n/a
18+
Apr 20-Jun 1
M, Th
12:00pm-1:00pm
Brambleton
27038
$60
n/a
18+
Apr 29-May 20
W
4:30pm-5:30pm
Green Ridge
27312
$35
$0
18+
Apr 27-May 18
M
9:30am-10:30am
Green Ridge
27318
$35
$0
18+
Apr 26-May 17
Su
1:00pm-2:00pm
Green Ridge
27320
$35
$0
18+
Apr 27-Jun 8
M, F
10:30am-11:30am
Brambleton
27039
$60
n/a
18+
Jun 2-Jul 8
Tu-W
5:30pm-6:30pm
Brambleton
27036
$60
n/a
18+
Jun 8-Jul 16
M, Th
12:00pm-1:00pm
Brambleton
27034
$60
n/a
18+
Jun 15-Jul 24
M, F
10:30am-11:30am
Brambleton
27035
$60
n/a
New!
Sclupt Cycle 60
It’s the newest trend in indoor cycling! This 60 minute class will take you through hills, flat terrain and intervals. Next, we’ll add an extra layer of strength training. Military presses, side raises, bicep curls, tricep extensions and various upper body and core exercises will tone your upper body while burning the calories as you spin away. Inspirational coaching and great music make a great full body workout! AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 31-Apr 21
Tu
7:30pm-8:30pm
Green Ridge
27325
$40
18+
Apr 28-May 19
Tu
7:30pm-8:30pm
Green Ridge
27326
$40
Low Intensity
High Intensity
Medium Intensity
Primal Power
You’ll kick, you’ll punch, and you’ll sweat! An action packed cardiovascular workout guaranteed to unleash your primal instincts. This class combines functional strength movements with explosive athletic power. Develop speed and agility using battle ropes, tires, sledge hammers, agility ladders, and so much more. Participants should expect to be outdoors. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
18+
Apr 15-May 6
W
5:30pm-6:30pm
18+
May 13-Jun 3
W
5:30pm-6:30pm
COURSE
FEE
MEMBER
Gr. Ridge
27521
$40
$30
Gr. Ridge
27522
$40
$30
Wilderness Bootcamp
Do you want to take your workouts to the next level? If so, this Wilderness Bootcamp is for you! Burn calories through trail running, rock climbing, plyometrics and lots more! This open-air approach to fitness will help the mind, body and spirit! AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Apr 8-29
W
6:00pm-7:00pm
Camp Roanoke
27523
$45
18+
May 6-27
W
6:00pm-7:00pm
Explore Park
27525
$45
Jazzercise
Jazzercise is a pulse-pounding, beat-pumping fitness program that gets you results fast. It’s a calorie-torching, hip swiveling, Shakira’d-be-proud dance party with a hot playlist to distract you from the burn. These sessions are not prorated. Ten week program. Instructor: Cindy Bryan. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 17-May 19
Tu
6:30pm-7:30pm
Life Academy
26865
$43
18+
Mar 23-Jun 1
M
5:30pm-6:30pm
Brambleton
26392
$43
18+
Mar 26-May 28
Th
6:30pm-7:30pm
Life Academy
26866
$43
18+
Jun 15-Aug 17
M
5:30pm-6:30pm
Brambleton
27052
$43
18+
Apr 24-Jun 26
F
5:30pm-6:30pm
Brambleton
27053
$43
18+
May 9-Jul 25
Sa
10:00am-11:00am
Brambleton
27054
$43
18+
May 26-Jul 28
Tu
6:30pm-7:30pm
Life Academy
27060
$43
18+
Jun 4-Aug 6
Th
6:30pm-7:30pm
Life Academy
27061
$43
Jazzersculpt
Cycle Express
Get your workout in early in this Cycle Express Class! Varying speeds, resistance & intensities will be tailored to meet your goals and needs. Raise your heart rate, tone your lower body and improve your overall fitness. Instructor: Gina Hagin
This class is the Jazzercise version of toning and strengthening, focusing on endurance and flexibility. You will use hand weights and do some mat work to get yourself in shape for the summer. Ten week program. Instructor: Cindy Bryan. AGES
DATE
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
MEMBER
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 18-May 20
W
6:30pm-7:30pm
Brambleton
26396
$43
18+
Mar 23-Apr 15
M, W
5:45am-6:30am
Green Ridge
27327
$40
$0
18+
May 27-Jul 29
W
6:30pm-7:30pm
Brambleton
27055
$43
18+
Apr 27-May 20
M, W
5:45am-6:30am
Green Ridge
27328
$40
$0
UNLIMITED!
Total Body Workout
STABLE AND STRONG! Increase your energy level. Improve your cardio fitness. Lose body fat. Strengthen, sculpt and tone your muscles. Eight week program. Instructor: Anthony Bryant .
16
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Apr 6-Jun 8
M
5:30pm-6:30pm
Brambleton
27064
$35 Sign up for unlimited Jazzercise and Jazzersculpt classes for just $105. Brambleton Center classes with Cindy Bryan ONLY. Register online using course #27056 or call (540) 772-7529 to get this special rate.
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Kick Punch
Challenge yourself and have fun with a unique blend of non stop intervals of strength, power and resistance moves. This high intensity workout will burn fat with cardio, kickboxing combinations and weights for the ultimate total body workout. Develop inner strength and muscle tone for the entire body. This class finishes with core toning and a much needed stretch. Instructors vary.
Kettle Camp
No other piece of equipment can do what the Kettlebell does. Swing, throw and catch your way to tighter legs, glutes, back, arms and abdominals. It is the ultimate momentum-based workout that develops cardiovascular conditioning, power, stability, flexibility, balance and agility. Instructor Joe Moor. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
MEMBER
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
MEMBER
18+
Apr 4-May 9
Sa
9:30am-10:30am
Green Ridge
27390
$40
$30
18+
Mar 23-Apr 13
M
9:30am-10:30am
Green Ridge
27332
$25
$0
18+
May 16-Jun 20
Sa
10:30am-11:30am
Green Ridge
27391
$40
$30
18+
Apr 20-May 11
M
9:30am-10:30am
Green Ridge
27333
$25
$0
Move
AGES
Piloxing
An exciting mash-up of boxing and pilates! Piloxing moves into a fat torching, muscle sculpting, core-centric interval workout, guaranteed to whip you into shape, using a class format that’s both fun and challenging. It blends the power, speed and agility of boxing with the beautiful sculpting and flexibility of Pilates. Instructors vary. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
MEMBER
18+
Mar 24-Apr 14
Tu
6:30pm-7:30pm
Gr. Ridge
27335
$25
$0
18+
Mar 27-Apr 17
F
9:30am-10:30am
Gr. Ridge
27336
$25
$0
18+
Mar 28-Apr 18
Sa
10:30am-11:30am
Gr. Ridge
27339
$25
$0
18+
Apr 21-May 12
Tu
6:30pm-7:30pm
Gr. Ridge
27337
$25
$0
18+
Apr 24-May 15
F
9:30am-10:30am
Gr. Ridge
27338
$25
$0
18+
Apr 25-May 16
Sa
10:30am-11:30am
Gr. Ridge
27340
$25
$0
R.I.P.P.E.D
The ‘One Stop Body Shock!’ This workout masterfully combines Resistance, Intervals, Power, Plyometrics and Endurance, while offering Diet suggestions to help you attain and maintain your physique. It is fun, safe, and extremely effective! Instructors vary.
Guaranteed to make you sweat! Our classes will help you stay in shape.
Zumba
Zumba® Fitness is a feel-happy workout that combines a motivating fusion of Latin and international music with unique moves and dynamic combinations that allow participants to dance away their worries. Instructors vary at Green Ridge and the Instructor at the Brambleton Center is Mellisa May. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 18-Apr 8
W
6:30pm-7:30pm
Green Ridge
27392
$25
$0
18+
Mar 24-Apr 16
Tu, Th
8:30am-9:30am
Green Ridge
27393
$45
$0
18+
Mar 21-Apr 11
Sa
9:30am-10:30am
Green Ridge
27395
$25
$0 n/a
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
MEMBER
18+
Mar 21-Apr 11
Sa
8:30am-9:30am
Gr. Ridge
27385
$25
$0
18+
Apr 14-Jun 2
Tu
5:30pm-6:30pm
Brambleton
26424
$45
18+
Mar 25-Apr 15
W
5:30pm-6:30pm
Gr. Ridge
27384
$25
$0
18+
Apr 21-May 14
Tu, Th
8:30am-9:30am
Green Ridge
27394
$45
$0
18+
Apr 18-May 9
Sa
8:30am-9:30am
Gr. Ridge
27387
$25
$0
18+
Jun 16-Aug 4
Tu
5:30pm-6:30pm
Brambleton
27198
$45
n/a
18+
Apr 22-May 13
W
5:30pm-6:30pm
Gr. Ridge
27386
$25
$0
Body Attack
Xtreme Boot Camp
Give this total-body bootcamp workout just one try and you’ll see why we call it extreme! This six-week class combines cardio, strength, high intensity interval training, and plyomterics to help you transform your body. Come prepared to work hard, and leave the excuses at the door! Instructors: Sarah Aesy and Lori Fadorick. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
MEMBER
18+
Mar 31-Apr 23
Tu, Th
5:30pm-6:30pm
Gr. Ridge
27388
$35
$0
18+
Apr 28-May 21
Tu, Th
5:30pm-6:30pm
Gr. Ridge
27389
$35
$0
New!
Cardio Jam
Feel the music and move your body to the beat! This easy-to-follow class will teach you new moves while getting a great workout. No dance experience required! Instructor: Pam Butler.
Les Mills BODYATTACK is a sports-inspired cardio workout that’s all about improving speed, fitness, strength, and agility. This high-energy, interval training class combines athletic and aerobic movements with strength and stabilization exercises. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
MEMBER
18+
Mar 23-Apr 13
M
5:30pm-6:30pm
Gr. Ridge
27398
$25
$0
18+
Apr 20-May 11
M
5:30pm-6:30pm
Gr. Ridge
27399
$25
$0
Body Pump Express
BODY PUMP by Les Mills is the original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like squats, presses, lifts and curls. Great music, awesome instructors, and your choice of weight inspire you to get the results you came for...and fast! Instructors: Gina Hagin and Anne Lavery.
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
MEMBER
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
MEMBER
18+
Mar 26-Apr 16
Th
6:30pm-7:30pm
Green Ridge
27406
$25
$0
18+
Mar 24-Apr 16
18+
Mar 24-Apr 14
Tu
5:30pm-6:30pm
Green Ridge
27697
$25
$0
18+
Mar 24-Apr 14
Tu, Th
5:45am-6:30am
Gr. Ridge
27402
$35
$0
Tu
4:30pm-5:30pm
Gr. Ridge
27404
$25
$0
18+
Apr 21-May 12
Tu
5:30pm-6:30pm
Green Ridge
27698
$25
$0
18+
Apr 21-May 14
18+
Apr 23-May 14
Th
6:30pm-7:30pm
Green Ridge
27407
$25
$0
18+
Apr 21-May 12
Tu, Th
5:45am-6:30am
Gr. Ridge
27403
$35
$0
Tu
4:30pm-5:30pm
Gr. Ridge
27405
$25
$0
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Yoga & Pilates
Beginning Integral Yoga
A
Adult
Move
Yoga
Stretch, strengthen, lengthen, and tone all the muscles of your body in this class! Students will learn the foundations of yoga at a gentle pace, practicing a flowing sequence of poses, building strength and flexibility. Wear loose, comfortable clothes and enjoy the many benefits of yoga. Instructor at Brambleton: Trudi Mardian. Green Ridge instructors vary. MEMBER
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 18-Apr 8
W
7:30pm-8:30pm
Green Ridge
27480
$25
$0
18+
Mar 20-Apr 10
F
8:00am-9:00am
Green Ridge
27482
$25
$0
18+
Mar 23-May 11
M
6:00pm-7:00pm
Brambleton
26352
$44
n/a
18+
Mar 23-May 11
M
7:05pm-8:05pm
Brambleton
26353
$44
n/a
18+
Mar 23-Apr 13
M
8:00am-9:00am
Green Ridge
27478
$25
$0
18+
Mar 29-Apr 19
Su
3:00pm-4:00pm
Green Ridge
27476
$25
$0
18+
Apr 9-May 28
Th
6:00pm-7:00pm
Brambleton
27088
$44
n/a
18+
Apr 15-May 6
W
7:30pm-8:30pm
Green Ridge
27481
$25
$0
18+
Apr 17-May 8
F
8:00am-9:00am
Green Ridge
27483
$25
$0
18+
Apr 20-May 11
M
8:00am-9:00am
Green Ridge
27479
$25
$0
18+
Apr 26-May 17
Su
3:00pm-4:00pm
Green Ridge
27477
$25
$0
18+
May 18-Jul 6
M
6:00pm-7:00pm
Brambleton
27086
$44
n/a
18+
May 18-Jul 6
M
7:05pm-8:05pm
Brambleton
27087
$44
n/a
18+
Jun 4-Jul 23
Th
6:00pm-7:00pm
Brambleton
27093
$44
n/a
Gentle, Flowing, Restorative Yoga
Are you interested in learning about Yoga but don’t know where to begin? This class combines a variety of forms including Osteo, Restorative, and Hatha Yoga to allow your body to stretch with a flowing movement and ease. This is an excellent class for those starting out in Yoga or for those who enjoy a slower, gentler, stretch. Morning classes are taught by Rhonda Banner; evening classes are taught by Trudi Mardian. Eight week program. AGES
DATE
18+ 18+
This is a gentle form of yoga designed to develop every aspect of the individual: physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. Enhance flexibility, balance, confidence and focus. Experience the benefits of a peaceful mind, and begin the weekend with joy and purpose. This class is appropriate for new and continuing students. Eight week program. Instructor: Rhonda Banner. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 21-May 9
Sa
10:15am-11:15am
Brambleton
27194
$44
Simple Integral Yoga
Easy gentle yoga poses to help you unwind and feel great! Increase flexibility, balance, and focus. Enjoy stretching, breathing, meditation, and deep relaxation. Quiet the mind, renew the spirit, and end the day with peace and joy. This class is good for new and continuing students. Eight week program. Instructor: Rhonda Banner. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Apr 1-May 20
W
4:30pm-5:30pm
Brambleton
27193
$44
Relaxing Integral Yoga
Peaceful yoga poses designed to develop and achieve a body of optimum health and strength. Relax, breathe, quiet the mind, and enjoy the experience as you integrate mind, body, and soul. Learn proper breathing techniques and enjoy deep body relaxation. Begin your weekend feeling peaceful and refreshed Eight week program. Instructor: Rhonda Banner. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 21-May 9
Sa
9:00am-10:00am
Brambleton
27195
$44
Fundamental Pilates
Condition your total body by combining flexibility and strength techniques, using both Eastern and Western methods. Increases your physical and mental strength, improves posture, promotes and boosts your immune system while reducing stress and fatigue. Pilates can be enjoyed at any age, working at an appropriate intensity level. Instructor is Patricia Placona. Ten week program.
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
Mar 17-May 5
Tu
9:30am-10:30am
Brambleton
27098
$44
18+
Apr 9-Jun 11
Th
5:30pm-6:30pm
Brambleton
27216
$45
Mar 19-May 7
Th
9:30am-10:30am
Brambleton
27099
$44
18+
Apr 9-May 28
Th
7:05pm-8:05pm
Brambleton
27097
$44
18+
Jun 4-Jul 23
Th
7:05pm-8:05pm
Brambleton
27100
$44
Pilates
A total body conditioning class that helps build flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance in the legs, abdominals, arms, hips, and back. Instructors at Green Ridge vary. AGES
DATE
18+
Mar 16-Apr 6
18+
Mar 18-Apr 8
18+
Apr 13-May 4
18+
Apr 15-May 6
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
MEMBER
M
6:30pm-7:30pm
Gr. Ridge
27301
$25
$0
W
9:30am-10:30am
Gr. Ridge
27303
$25
$0
M
6:30pm-7:30pm
Gr. Ridge
27302
$25
$0
W
9:30am-10:30am
Gr. Ridge
27304
$25
$0
Yogilates
A mix of elements from yoga and pilates is used to create a workout that relieves stress, helps to gain coordination and balance, lose weight, and relax all at the same time. Taught by Patricia Placona, an RYT-200 certified instructor. Eight week program. Center your body and mind with yoga or pilates at Brambleton and Green Ridge
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AGES
DATE
18+
Mar 23-May 11
18+
Mar 25-May 13
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
M
5:00pm-6:00pm
Brambleton
27074
$44
W
9:00am-10:00am
Brambleton
27073
$44
Move Family
F
Fa m i l y
Family Exercise 101
Make sure your family’s physical and mental health are at their best, with help from the pros!
Wellbeing
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
5+ 5+
Mar 27
F
5:30pm-6:30pm
Green Ridge
27505
$20
Mar 28
Sa
1:00pm-2:45pm
Green Ridge
27506
$20
5+
Mar 29
Su
3:00pm-4:00pm
Green Ridge
27507
$20
5+
May 8
F
5:30pm-6:30pm
Green Ridge
27508
$20
5+
May 9
Sa
1:00pm-2:45pm
Green Ridge
27509
$20
5+
May 10
Su
3:00pm-4:00pm
Green Ridge
27510
$20
Move
This workshop is designed to help families learn fun, safe and basic exercises. If you’re new to exercise and want to learn beneficial exercises, proper form, healthy eating tips, and fun ways to burn calories while still engaging with your family, then this workshop is for you. Fee is for adult participants only.
A
Adult
New!
Eating for Health
Are you eating the foods that make you sick? Learn how you and your family can improve your energy and health through diet, nutrition, and smart eating habits. Topic discussed: Healthy Eating - Dr. Moses Morettis’ top ten tips for improving your family’s health through diet and nutrition.
Nutrition 101
Learn how to pay better attention to what you’re buying on your next grocery run. Make your family’s food choices fun and nourishing. Educate yourself about food culture to give your child the best start at life and to help instill healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Better yet, learn about food choices as a family by growing, shopping for, and preparing nutritious (whole!) foods at home together. AGES
Beverage Dilemma - Learn how caffeine, sport drinks, and soda are draining your family’s energy and health. Fast Food Dilemma - Alternatives and advice on making better diet choices for you and you family. Food Allergies and the Aware Parent - Discover the hidden cause of many common symptoms and health ailments. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
MEMBER
18+
Mar 26-Apr 16
Th
6:45pm-7:30pm
Gr. Ridge
27491
$35
$25
New!
Family Health from Within
Are physical, chemical, and emotional stressors draining your children’s energy and health? Learn about the best natural ways to improve you family’s health and well-being.
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
12+
Apr 1-22
W
6:30pm-7:15pm
Green Ridge
27529
$35
12+
Apr 29-May 20
W
6:30pm-7:15pm
Green Ridge
27531
$35
Youth Wellness
Y
Yo u t h
Kid Fit Boot Camp
A fun and challenging fitness class for those seeking to improve overall fitness or increase athletic performance. Combines games, dance movements, core work, aerobics and partnering with a light stretch warm up and cool down. This is an encouraging and challenging class with a focus on body awareness and proper form. Instructor: Brittney Arner. AGES
• Well Balanced Child - An overworked, and overstressed child is an unhealthy child. Dr. Moretti’s best tips for improving your child’s emotional and chemical balance.
DATE
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
9-15
Apr 2-23
Th
4:00pm-4:45pm
Green Ridge
27513
$30
9-15
Apr 30-May 21
Th
4:00pm-4:45pm
Green Ridge
27514
$30
• Hidden Home Health Hazards - Home sweet home? Learn about the hidden chemicals and toxins depleting your family’s health. • Boosting Your Child’s Immunity - Immune strength from the inside out. Learn the latest information on natural ways to improve your child’s immune system function. • Home Remedies for the Family - A detailed look at some of the most effective home remedies and natural ways to support healing. Instructor: Dr. Moses Moretti AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
MEMBER
18+
Apr 23-May 14
Th
6:45pm-7:30pm
Gr. Ridge
27503
$35
$25
Your kids will have a blast bopping to the beat while exercising.
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Older Adults
Martial Arts
55+ Ov
er 55
New!
Move
Senior Fit
This class will improve endurance, strength, balance and flexibility with low impact, joint friendly exercises, light weights and various equipment. Seated and standing exercises, fun music, encouraging environment for all fitness levels. This class is free for Green Ridge Members. Instructor: Susan Kraughto. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
55+
Mar 31-Apr 23
Tu, Th
9:00am-9:45am
Green Ridge
27486
$35
55+
Apr 28-May 21
Tu, Th
9:00am-9:45am
Green Ridge
27487
$35
New!
Rejuvenate You!
Rehabilitative Specialist and Personal Trainer, John Russell can help you reduce pain, improve range of motion, and increase flexibility by rehabilitating joints, ligaments, and connective tissues. This is clinic will help your overall functional ability so you can enjoy life to the fullest. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
MEMBER
30+
May 4-Jun 1
M
10:30am-11:30am
Green Ridge
27489
$45
$35
30+
Mar 30-Apr 27
M
10:30am-11:30am
Green Ridge
27488
$45
$35
A
Y
Adult
Yo u t h
T’ai Chi
Originally developed as a Martial Art for self defense, T’ai Chi is a non-competitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and dynamic stretching. It is sometimes described as ‘Meditation in Motion’ because it promotes serenity through gentle movements; connecting the mind, body and spirit through a sequence of blissful postures. The class consists of slow intentional movements, incorporating breathing and mindful imagery. Its goals are to relax, strengthen, connect the physical body and mind, enhance the natural flow of Chi (life force), and improve one’s health. The Mayo Clinic has reported that the practice of T’ai Chi may reduce anxiety and depression, improve balance, flexibility and muscle strength as well as improve sleep quality. Six week program. Instructor: Denis Spencer. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
18+
Mar 4-Apr 8
W
9:30am-10:30am
18+
Mar 30-May 4
M
11:15am-12:15pm
MEMBER
COURSE
FEE
Brambleton
26443
$42
n/a
Green Ridge
27516
$30
$0
18+
Apr 1-May 6
W
11:15am-12:15pm
Green Ridge
27517
$30
$0
18+
Apr 22-May 27
W
9:30am-10:30am
Brambleton
27067
$42
n/a
18+
Apr 22-May 27
W
5:30pm-6:30pm
Brambleton
27071
$42
n/a
18+
May 11-Jun 15
M
11:15am-12:15pm
Green Ridge
27518
$30
$0
18+
May 13-Jun 17
W
11:15am-12:15pm
Green Ridge
27519
$30
$0
18+
Jun 10-Jul 15
W
9:30am-10:30am
Brambleton
27068
$42
n/a
18+
Jun 10-Jul 15
W
5:30pm-6:30pm
Brambleton
27072
$42
n/a
Aikido
A Japanese martial art teaching self defense using efficient body movements, not strength, to redirect the force of an attack and diffusing it. Increase awareness, flexibility, and balance. Train your body and mind with movement, breathing, and meditative exercise helping you learn principals that are practical for self defense as well as daily life. Course is 17 weeks. Instructor: Eric Goodbar. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Apr 25-Aug 15
Sa
9:30am-11:30am
Brambleton
27065
$40
18+
May 4-Aug 24
M
6:30pm-8:30pm
Green Ridge
27030
$40
18+
May 6-Aug 26
W
6:45pm-8:45pm
Green Ridge
27031
$40
18+
Jun 4-Sep 24
Th
6:45pm-8:45pm
Brambleton
27066
$40
Adult Self Defense Class - FAST
Aikido
Means “The Way of Harmony” Our Tai Chi, Aikido and Self Defense classes are a great way to get moving! Looking for kids karate classes? See page 23 or the special summer camp guide at the back of this magazine.
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FAST Defense: Tom Ramsey of Wado-Ki Karate will teach you to skillfully deal with any level of conflict, with confidence, courage, and composure. And do it FAST! This scenario based class will turn your fear into power to take control of any situation. Lessons learned include how to recognize warning signs of an attack and avoid threatening situations, avoiding attackers by not looking like the victim, use the power of voice and body language, use the power of your fear and not be paralyzed by it, and when all else fails-protect yourself and loved ones with simple and effective FULL FORCE techniques to the attacker’s vulnerable areas. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 28
Sa
8:30am-11:00am
Green Ridge
26888
$30
Sports
Register for activities online by visiting our website, www.RoanokeCountyParks.com. It’s easy, fast and secure!
A
Adult
Move
Adult Classes Fencing
Foil, Feint and Parry are just a few of the fencing terms you will learn. This course is designed to introduce complete beginners to modern Olympic-style Fencing. It will include a brief history of the sport and general sword use over time, specific stretching and drill work, regular instruction periods, and weekly fencing bouts with classmates and visiting instructors. Five week program. Instructor: James A. Moser. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
15+
Apr 2-30
Th
6:00pm-8:00pm
Green Ridge
27642
$75
Adult Gymnastics Conditioning
Give your workout a twist-try a gymnastics style conditioning workout! We will be doing intense stretches, and working every muscle group, while adding in some basic gymnastics skills to work hard to reach muscles and work off body fat! This class will accommodate beginners to advanced participants. Bring your water and get ready to try something new. Four week course. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 6-27
F
11:15pm-12:15pm
Green Ridge
26557
$55
New!
Disc Golf Clinic
Become a disc golf expert! The Roanoke Disc Golf Club will answer all your questions about what you need and how you play the game of disc golf. This 3 hour clinic will cover equipment and strategies on the game of disc golf as well as time to test the skills you will learn. Clinic will be held at Walrond Park’s Disc Golf Course, equipment will be provided. Each participant will be able to take home a disc golf starter kit. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
5+
May 2
Sa
10:00am-1:00pm
Walrond Park
27671
$25
Adult Softball
A
Adult
Softball League The following softball leagues will be conducted by the Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Athletic Division. 1. WOMEN’S OPEN: Open to any sponsoring organization. AGE: Sixteen (16) years old and above. (Women Only). 2. MEN’S OPEN: Open to any sponsoring organization AGE: Sixteen (16) years old and above. (Men Only). Divisions: American (Mon/Wed), Central (Mon/Wed), National: (Tues/Thurs) 3. MEN’S METRO: This competitive league is open to any sponsoring organization. AGE: Sixteen (16) years old and above. (Tues/Thurs) 4. MEN’S 35+: Open to any sponsoring organization for ages 35 and older. (Tues/Thurs)
Tennis for Beginner Level Adults
Roanoke County is pleased to offer a fun and exciting series of tennis lessons for beginner level adult players with little or no tennis experience. This program is perfect for improving your coordination, agility, and fitness. Registration fee includes instruction from current and former college coaches and players on the basics of the tennis stroke, court positioning and scoring system. Registration is limited to allow for adequate court time and personalized instruction for all participants. In the event of inclement weather, instructor will contact all registered participants with make up dates. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
16+
Apr 7-16
Tu, Th
7:00pm-8:00pm
Garst Mill Park
27171
$39
16+
Apr 28-May 7
Tu, Th
7:00pm-8:00pm
Walrond Park
27172
$39
16+
May 19-28
Tu, Th
7:00pm-8:00pm
Darrell Shell Park
27173
$39
5. MEN’S CHURCH: Open to church sponsored teams only. (PARTICIPANTS MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE SPONSORING CHURCH) AGE: Sixteen (16) years old and above. (Tues/Thurs). 6. COED: Open to church or company sponsored teams only. AGE: Sixteen (16) years old and above. (Men and Women). Divisions: Church (Tues/Thurs), Industrial (Mon/Wed) SEASON BEGINS: The week of May 4. Practice starts April 1. ENTRY FEE: $375 must be paid by check or money order. DEADLINE: Last year teams – March 1-7 New teams – March 8-21 ALL REGISTRATION WILL BE TAKEN ONLINE AT: www.roanokecountyparks.com/athletics
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Sports
Youth Clinics
Y
Yo u t h
Move
Quick Start Tennis
Still need more soccer? Check out our summer camps at the back of this guide!
P
ol
re s h o c
P
Preschool
Great Beginnings Soccer
Prepare children for the challenges of organized sports in a non-threatening atmosphere, without the worry of competition. Each child, along with his or her parents, work together to learn basic motor skills needed to successfully move on to more organized sports in years to come. As the program progresses, and children show improvement, the skill stations are altered so that each child remains challenged. Parents spend quality time together with the their child while learning how to properly teach and support them in youth sports. The program will also help develop their motor and cognitive skills as well as provide wonderful social interaction. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
4-6
Apr 11-May 9
Sa
10:00am-11:00am
Bonsack ES
27190
$65
Prestige Gymnastics for Moms & Tots
Moms and tots bond over a 45-minute gymnastics class for the younger participants. This program caters to the 1 and 2 year olds but welcomes three year olds as well! Parent participation is required. Your little ones will be improving on balance, coordination, and motor skills while socializing with other kiddos and parents! Course is four weeks long. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
1-3
Mar 6-27
F
9:00am-9:45am
Green Ridge
26554
$55
QuickStart Tennis is a new format to help children seven and under learn and play the game of tennis. To make it easier for them, a few things have changed. The court size. The racquet sizes. The balls. The scoring system. The height of the nets. The changes really work, because now any child between ages 4 and 8 can start playing tennis almost immediately - even if he or she has never picked up a racquet before. Just like other popular youth sports, QuickStart Tennis stresses the importance of actually playing the game of tennis and getting involved in team competition. This means that even more children will have the opportunity to experience this new format, have fun playing with their friends and develop skills that will become the foundation of their game. Fee: $39 and includes all equipment needed, including age appropriate rackets which must be returned. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
4-8
Apr 13-May 4
M
6:00pm-7:00pm
Garst Mill Park
27180
$39
Tennis for Beginner Level Youth & Teens
Get off the couch and learn how to play a healthy, lifetime sport! Roanoke County is pleased to offer a fun and exciting series of tennis lessons for beginner level junior players with little or no tennis experience. This program is perfect for improving children’s coordination, agility, and fitness. Registration fee includes instruction from current and former college coaches and players on the basics of the tennis stroke, court positioning and scoring system. Registration is limited to allow for adequate court time and personalized instruction for all participants. In the event of inclement weather, instructor will contact all registered participants with make up dates. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
6-12
Apr 7-16
6-12
Apr 28-May 7
6-12 13-17
COURSE
FEE
Tu, Th
6:00pm-7:00pm
Tu, Th
6:00pm-7:00pm
Garst Mill Park
27159
$39
Walrond Park
27160
$39
May 19-28
Tu, Th
Apr 20-May 11
M
6:00pm-7:00pm
Darrell Shell Park
27161
$39
7:00pm-8:00pm
Garst Mill Park
27185
$39
Prestige Gymnastics for Preschoolers
Preschool gymnastics classes at Green Ridge are filled with obstacle courses, tunnels, and exciting lesson plans, but your time spent with us is not all fun and games. Each preschool curriculum is carefully designed for what kiddos need most at these ages. Not only are they JAM-PACKED with fun, new activities in each class, they offer extensive physical work on balance, coordination, and motor skills. Your little tots will also be counting, using shapes, colors, sounds, music, and engaging all five senses! We haven’t forgotten about good listening skills! Course is four weeks long.
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AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
3-5
Mar 6-27
F
10:00am-11:00am
Green Ridge
26541
$55
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Learn the fundamentals from area high school and college coaches.
WEATHER CANCELLATION: Call (540) 387-6455 • Press 6 for Youth Team Sports • Press 7 for Adult Team Sports • Press 8 for general program cancellations
Youth Teams
Archery Level 1
Open the world of archery to children in a safe and fun environment. Core content includes archery history, safety, technique, equipment, mental concentration, and self-improvement. All instructors are certified by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) and have undergone a certification program referred to as BAI, ‘Basic Archery Instructor.’ It’s the perfect opportunity to open the world of archery to children. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
9-13
Mar 1-29
Su
3:00pm-4:30pm
Brambleton
26308
$75
9-13
Apr 12-May 10
Su
3:00pm-4:30pm
Green Ridge
26302
$75
Archery Level 2
This archery program is designed for students who have successfully completed multiple Level I courses. The Level II program curriculum will be more fast paced than Level I and students will shoot from farther distances at smaller targets. All instructors are certified by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) and have undergone a certification program referred to as BAI, ‘Basic Archery Instructor.’ AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
10-16
Mar 1-29
Su
4:30pm-6:00pm
Brambleton
26314
$75
10-16
Apr 12-May 10
Su
4:30pm-6:00pm
Green Ridge
26315
$75
Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism offers youth athletics programs in cooperation with local Recreation Clubs. Youth Athletic participants must sign up through the local Recreation Club that serves the child’s area determined by their elementary school. If you have questions about which Recreation Club serves your school area, or if you need more information about various sports offered by each Recreation Club, please contact us at 387-6078 or visit www. roanokecountyparks.com/recclubs. Participants must be a Roanoke County resident or attend Roanoke County Public Schools to be eligible, and must play in their age bracket. Each club will have cutoff dates for sign-ups, so sign-up EARLY! YOUTH TEAM SPORT
SIGN UPS
PRACTICE
GAMES
AGES
Baseball/T-ball
January
April
Late April
6-18
Lacrosse
January
April
Late April
6-18
Softball
January
April
Late April
6-18
Soccer
May/June
August
September
6-18
Football
May/June
August
September
6-12
Flag Football
May/June
August
September
6-11
Cheerleading
May/June
August
September
6-18
Basketball
September
November
January
7-18
Move
Our archery programs focus on the skills of archery, not hunting.
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Yo u t h
RECREATION LEAGUE REGISTRATION:
Cave Spring American Little League www.eteamz.com/csall Cave Spring National Little League www.eteamz.com/csnll Cave Spring Recreation Foundation www.CaveSpringRec.com
Softball Preseason Clinic
Roanoke County has provided an opportunity for the youth of the Roanoke Valley to knock the rust off their bats and break in their gloves prior to the 2015 recreation season. This fun and exciting camp will cover the fundamentals of softball including hitting, infielding, outfielding, and base running. Local coaches are welcome at no cost. The camps are lead by the Virginia Class Action Scrappers, an area competitive organization that is dedicated to developing area softball for girls. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
6-14
Mar 28-29
Sa-Su
1:30pm-4:30pm
Northside HS
26867
$39
6-14
Mar 28-29
Sa-Su
1:30pm-4:30pm
Darrell Shell Park
26868
$39
Kids Karate
Self-discipline, self-control and concentration are some of the lessons your child will learn through martial art training. Learn the techniques to enhance motor skills and hand-eye coordination while having fun! Children will also learn ways to effectively protect themselves. Instructor Tom Ramsey will lead them through skills and drills to teach them the proper pre-skills of Karate. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
5-8
Mar 24-May 5
Tu
6:00pm-7:00pm
Green Ridge
26558
$55
Glenvar Recreation Booster Club www.glenvaryouthboosters.net Hidden Valley Youth Sports Assoc. www.hvysa.com
Not sure what league you’re in? RoanokeCountyParks.com/RecClubs
Masons Cove Recreation Club www.MCRCEagles.org Mt. Pleasant Recreation Club www.mprecreation.com North Roanoke Recreation Club www.nrrc.net
South County Softball League www.eteamz.com/SouthCountySoftballLeague Valley AFC Soccer (SW County) www.valleyafc.org Vinton Recreation Booster Club: www.vintonboosterclub.com Explore Recreation Magazine • Spring 2015
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Stand Up
Paddleboarding S
tand Up Paddleboarding (SUP). It’s the fastest growing water sport in the country! That’s probably because of the affordability and versatility of this exciting new type of water craft. Great for moving or still water, stand up paddleboards are simple to learn and inflatable for easy transportation. The Roanoke Valley is the perfect environment for SUP adventures, with our growing list of outdoor amenities and wide variety of streams, creeks, rivers and lakes. James Revercomb is the co-founder of Roanoke Mountain Adventures, an outdoor recreation based business opening this spring. He says SUP is not only to see the surroundings but to get some exercise as well. “I like it because you can do it anywhere. It’s easy to get out on the water. You can go out for a leisure cruise. They make attachments for fishing. It’s a relatively easy sport for beginners, regardless of how athletic you are. It’s a great one to start with because of the ease of getting up for first timers.” James grew up in the Roanoke Valley, but spent the past eight years leading outdoor trips in Wyoming, such as whitewater rafting, fly fishing, snowmobiling and wildlife expeditions. Since returning to the area James has been impressed with the changes he sees here.
“A lot has changed here; everything from the rebranding and Roanoke Outside, to what they’ve done marketing Roanoke as an outdoor town, promoting our natural resources. It has attracted business and young people as they see the advantage of not just career but quality of life. When I was growing up here nobody lived downtown. I came back to see the amount of urban living and a vibrant greenway and much more focus on the trail network. The amount of public land with close proximity to the population center is truly amazing.” As a stand up paddleboarding instructor, James begins each class by familiarizing people with the equipment and basics. Starting with how to inflate the board, students quickly learn how to put the board in the water and finding the sweet spot to stand on it. From there it’s right into paddling. “Unlike surfing, it’s rare if there is someone not up paddling on their first time within two minutes,” says Revercomb. “I teach students to loosen up and use more than just their arms. On the board you want to bend your knees and use your full body and upper torso. The section of the Roanoke River near Explore Park is a great stretch to learn because you can fall off your board with little consequence other than getting wet. You don’t have much current to impede you from coming upstream.”
Standup Paddleboards are a great way to explore the outdoors or work your upper body muscles!
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Most participants in our SUP class learn how to balance on the board within minutes. Classes are held at Explore Park. See next page for details.
Once you understand SUP basics, the recreation opportunities are almost limitless. Here are a few of our favorite ways to enjoy the sport: • River Paddling – SUP boards can travel through many small waterways too narrow or shallow for a standard canoe or kayak. The Roanoke region is blessed with an abundance of streams and rivers with easy public access. • Fishing - You can now find numerous rod attachments and even back rests for your board. Additionally, paddleboards make for stealthy vessels to outwit your aquatic adversary. • Exercise - Paddleboarding is a great workout for your upper body and core. Work against the current for an even greater workout, or improve your balance through yoga on still water. • Ecological Tours – Explore the cost of Smith Mountain Lake in a new way, or get up close and personal with the coastal marshes of Virginia Beach. • Overnight Trips – Since paddleboards are easily transportable, many owners find them convenient for quick overnight trips in the great outdoors. You can even find attachments to carry your gear.
Before you invest in a new stand up paddleboard of your own, try it out by participating in a new program from Roanoke County led by the pros at Roanoke Mountain Adventures. Classes are designed for beginners with no previous experience. Instructor James Revercomb prides himself on getting people out of their comfort zones into a totally unique experience. “As a guide, one of the best parts of my job was seeing the sense of joy people got from outdoor recreation and the new places they were going and the experience you helped provide for them. I’ve never known something that could give so much and ask of so little as recreation in the great outdoors, and stand up paddleboards are a great way to see it. It’s a platform for a lifetime of enjoyment.”
New classes!
Saturday May 16 and 23 (See Next Page)
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Outdoor Adventure
River Adventure
F
Fa m i l y
New!
Caving - The Wilderness Underground
In 1966 The Virginia Cave Protection Act was executed to protect a fragile and unique resource that’s value is best realized first-hand. We’ll navigate, and sometimes crawl, our way through one of Virginia’s limestone caves exploring and learning about this underground world. No experience necessary. Equipment and transportation provided. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
12+
Mar 22
Su
10:00am-4:00pm
Camp Roanoke
27532
$40
Explore
Leave the ground behind and conquer new heights. With safety at the forefront of the day, you’ll be able to focus on navigating Camp Roanoke’s high ropes course and zip line. Participants will have the opportunity to challenge themselves on eight different high ropes elements. Some of these will include: Zip line, multivine traverse, tube-net, plank bridge, and more. All safety equipment and instruction will be provided. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum weight for participation is 250 lbs. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
12+
Apr 12
Su
12:00pm-5:00pm
Camp Roanoke
27230
$40
New!
Essentials of Survival
The nationally ranked down river canoe team at Hollin’s University has partnered with Mountain Shepherd Survival School (featured on The History Channel, in National Geographic and The New York Times) to bring you two fantastic programs. The first land based class will teach you emergency preparedness, using food as fuel, and proper clothing selection to get you ready for your adventures. The second, river based class, you’ll learn canoe strokes, river reading, trip planning, and emergency preparedness skills like effective fire building. No experience necessary. All equipment included. Minors must be accompanied. AGES
FOCUS
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
10+
Land
May 16
Sa
9:00am-3:00pm
Explore Park
27666
$35
10+
Water
Jun 7
Sa
9:00am-3:00pm
Explore Park
27667
$65
Fa m i l y
New!
Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)
SUP is quickly becoming a favorite river activity for anyone who wants a fun and new way to play on the water. Start the experience with an on-land lesson taught by a certified paddle board instructor followed by time in the water to practice and hone your paddling skill. Top off the practice sessions with a trip on the river to get a true SUP experience. Must be able to swim. Class designed for beginners. All equipment, gear, and instruction included. Group will meet at The Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center. AGES
Challenge Course - Reaching New Heights
A F
Adult
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
16+
May 16
Sa
9:30am-12:30pm
Explore Park
27369
$35
16+
May 23
Sa
9:30am-12:30pm
Explore Park
27371
$35
Kayak The New River
Time to get your feet wet. Whether you’re a beginner or have paddled before, everyone will enjoy this fun and exhilarating day of paddling. You’ll get hands-on instruction while paddling a seven-mile stretch of class I and II rapids. We’ll take breaks and have lunch along the way. No experience necessary. Must be able to swim and capable of prolonged physical activity. Please bring a lunch and water. Transportation, guides, and all equipment included. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
DEPART FROM
COURSE
FEE
12+
May 17
Su
9:00am-5:00pm
Green Ridge
27229
$45
Mother’s Day Kayaking Trip
I LOVE YOU MOM! Show her you really care, and bring her on a fun and leisurely kayaking trip on the nearby James River. After orientation with your sit-on-top kayak and paddling instruction you’re heading down river. Enjoy quality family time in a beautiful setting with breaks and lunch along the way. Each participant gets an individual sit-on-top kayak. No experience necessary. Please bring a lunch and water. Must be able to swim. Transportation, guides, and all equipment provided. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
DEPART FROM
COURSE
FEE
12+
May 10
Su
9:00am-4:00pm
Green Ridge
27228
$40
New!
Kayaking - Nail Your Roll!
The next best thing to gills... Whether you’re an experienced paddler looking for pool time or you’ve never rolled a kayak before, this opportunity is for you. Located at the Hollins University pool, there will be plenty of hands on instruction to guide you through the fine art of rolling a kayak. PFD’s, boats, and paddles available upon request. Must be able to swim. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
10+
Mar 15
Su
7:00pm-10:00pm
Hollins University
27421
$25
10+
Apr 12
Su
7:00pm-10:00pm
Hollins University
27422
$25
New!
Discover Scuba Diving
No need to hold your breath. Join us at the Hollins University pool as we experience the underwater world in this introductory course to scuba diving. Participants will review pre-dive checks, basic dive equipment setup and use, and will learn many other skills necessary for underwater exploration. Instructors are PADI certified. Must be a confident swimmer. Whether you choose a canoe or kayak, the programs on this page will help you learn how to survive and thrive in the water!
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AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
10+
Apr 22
W
7:00pm-9:00pm
Hollins University
27451
$55
10+
May 6
W
7:00pm-9:00pm
Hollins University
27462
$55
Outdoor Learning
F
Fa m i l y
A
Adult
Interpretive Hikes: 12 Months - 12 Hikes
Are you still committed to hike? Let’s keep our New Year’s resolution going strong as we are continue to get out on the trail at least once a month, all year long. Join us as we’ll travel the same trail each month so we may experience how this forest grows and changes over time. This scenic, two and half mile hike will lead us down to the Roanoke riverfront and onto the Blue Ridge Trail, all at Explore Park. Please wear closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. Children under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Strollers prohibited. DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
3+
Mar 14
Sa
2:00pm-4:30pm
Explore Park
26929
$3
3+
Apr 18
Sa
2:00pm-4:30pm
Explore Park
26930
$3
3+
May 16
Sa
2:00pm-4:30pm
Explore Park
26931
$3
3+
Jun 13
Sa
2:00pm-4:30pm
Explore Park
26932
$3
3+
Jul 18
Sa
2:00pm-4:30pm
Explore Park
26934
$3
3+
Aug 15
Sa
2:00pm-4:30pm
Explore Park
26935
$3
3+
Sep 19
Sa
2:00pm-4:30pm
Explore Park
26936
$3
3+
Oct 17
Sa
2:00pm-4:30pm
Explore Park
26937
$3
3+
Nov 14
Sa
2:00pm-4:30pm
Explore Park
26938
$3
3+
Dec 12
Sa
2:00pm-4:30pm
Explore Park
26939
$3
Explore
AGES
Get up close and personal with nature at Roanoke County’s Explore Park through several new guided hikes!
New!
Forest Investigators - Interpretive Hike
The forest is waking up and is full of tiny things. Let’s wander down to the pioneer village where we can investigate forest, field, and wetlands for wildflowers and wildlife. Children will serve as our chief investigators on this youth-focused hike and must be accompanied by an adult if under 14 years of age. Strollers prohibited. Length is about 1 ½ miles. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
All
Apr 4
Sa
10:00am-12:00pm
Explore Park
27515
$4
New!
Birding 101 Cafe
There are many ways to bird, so let’s try out the leisurely method. Over a nice cup of morning coffee or tea, our naturalist will introduce some of the basics of birding. Then, we’ll enjoy some quiet birding practice from the Taubman porch before taking a leisurely stroll out onto the Old Salem Turnpike Trail to see what we can find in the woods. Bring your binoculars if you have them!! AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
May 2
Sa
8:00am-10:00pm
Explore Park
27502
$5
New!
Stream Ecology - The Basics
Ever wonder what’s hiding beneath the rocks in our waterways? Now is your chance to get a hands-on look at the many species that reside in the Roanoke River watershed. Join the Clean Valley Council educators in an exploration of the physical, biological, and chemical factors that can alter the health of our waters. This FREE course is intended for adults, but families (ages 6+) are welcome. Please wear rain boots, waders, or water-shoes and clothes that can get wet. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
6+
May 9
Sa
12:30pm-1:30pm
Explore Park
27226
$0
6+
Jun 6
Sa
12:30pm-1:30pm
Green Hill Park
27227
$0
Outdoor Sport
A
Adult
Firearms Safety - Concealment Class
This program meets state requirements to apply for a Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit. The six hour lecture style power point course is taught by Mark Jervis, a VA Department of Criminal Justice Services/National Rifle Association certified instructor. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the class which can then be taken to the Clerk of Court in the jurisdiction participants reside in, and apply for a Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit. Some topics included in the day: Firearms and children, rules of firearms safety, ammunition nomenclature and function, proper safe handling of a handgun malfunction, revolver and semi-automatic handgun nomenclature, etc. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
21+
Mar 14
Sa
9:00am-3:00pm
Brambleton
27220
$75
21+
Apr 11
Sa
9:00am-3:00pm
Brambleton
27221
$75
21+
May 9
Sa
9:00am-3:00pm
Brambleton
27222
$75
Fly Fishing for Beginners
Join local fly fishing legend and author Harry Slone as he introduces you to the wonderful world of fly fishing. Learn the basics of fly fishing including casting techniques, rod selection, fly selection and more. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 9
Tu
1:00pm-5:00pm
Explore Park
26822
$105
18+
Mar 16
Tu
1:00pm-5:00pm
Explore Park
26823
$105
18+
Mar 23
Tu
1:00pm-5:00pm
Explore Park
26824
$105
18+
Mar 30
Tu
1:00pm-5:00pm
Explore Park
26825
$105
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Horseback Riding
A
Adult
55+ Ov
er 55
F
Fa m i l y
Horsemanship for Senior Adults
Horses are not just for the young, but for the young at heart! No matter your age, we have the right techniques, the right horses, and years of horsemanship expertise and knowledge. Choose the experience that’s right for you! Whether you’re more interested in learning to handle, groom, and feed, or are curious about mounting and riding the horse from the saddle, it’s all possible! Conclude the day with a cowboy-style meal served at the barn. Meal, equipment, and transportation included in the fee. Must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
DEPART FROM
COURSE
FEE
55+
Mar 8
Su
12:30pm-7:30pm
Green Ridge
26699
$60
Explore
Horseback Riding - Wildlife Excursion
Tweet, tweet! Spring is alive with the sights and sounds of local wildlife tending to their daily routine. Create and share homemade treats with some of the critters on a fun filled and scenic horseback trail ride. Following this, enjoy a delicious, hot and hearty cowboy style meal. You’ll then remount your horse and conclude the day with a ride back to the stables. No experience necessary. Transportation, lunch, helmets and all tack included. Children must be accompanied by an adult. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
DEPART FROM
COURSE
FEE
8+
Mar 28
Sa
9:30am-5:30pm
Green Ridge
27670
$60
Not enough horseback riding fun on this page? We’re offering a full week overnight camp for kids AND adults! See page 52.
Horseback Riding - Easter Egg Roundup
Horseback Riding - Countryside Trail Ride
With over 70 horses, endless miles of trail, and decades of experience the folks at Reba Farm will not only teach you how to ride, they will also show you why so many people have a passion for this lifelong past-time. Learn basic horsemanship skills like mounting, riding, care, and more before setting off on a guided trail ride through the countryside. No experience necessary. Must wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Transportation, helmets, and tack included. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Saddle up for a not so traditional Easter Egg Hunt and celebration the whole family will love! From pony rides to egg theme games, to an exciting and fun filled Easter Egg Round Up from horseback (ages 12+). Those old enough, will be paired with a horse and head out on a trail ride to hunt for hidden eggs and prizes. Everyone will also get to enjoy refreshments and be able to take home fun prizes. No experience necessary. You must wear pants and closedtoe shoes to ride on horseback. Helmets, and tack included. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
DEPART FROM
COURSE
FEE
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
8+
May 2
Sa
12:30pm-6:30pm
Green Ridge
27551
$55
5-11
Apr 5
Su
2:00pm-5:00pm
Reba Farm
27231
$20
12+
Apr 5
Su
2:00pm-5:00pm
Reba Farm
27231
$55
Brewery Tour
A
Adult
Craft Bewery Trip
A tradition of artisan brewing has existed in the UK, Germany and Belgium for numerous centuries. The microbrewing movement revived in the US in the 1960’s and now the Roanoke Valley and its surrounding areas are filled with a wide variety of craft breweries and cideries. Spend the day visiting several local breweries and cideries in the Shenandoah Valley such as Devils Backbone and Bold Rock to sample their libations. Must be 21 and over to attend. Fee includes transportation and staff, all beverages must be purchased on your own. Come on our brewery tour and you might catch a glimpse of brewmaster Jason Oliver at Devil’s Backbone, one of the region’s fastest growing breweries!
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AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
DEPART FROM
COURSE
FEE
21+
May 23
Sa
8:00am-7:30pm
Green Ridge
27668
$45
Washington DC
April 20 • 6:30am-9:30pm • $72pp • Course 26858
View the wooly mammoths in the Natural History museum or take in the Apollo capsule at the Air and Space Museum. Choose the Smithsonian, or two or three of interest that you would like to see! No need to worry about parking... We’re traveling by Abbott bus. Drop off and pick up will be in front of the Air and Space Museum and the Natural History Museum-walking to other sites is independent and tours are self-guided. Price includes transportation. A restroom break will be made on the way down and back. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Lunch and dinner is not included. Admission to Smithsonian Museums is free. Registration Deadline: 4/3/15. Register online or call 777-6300 to sign up!
Explore
Lake Norman Cruise
June 3 • 6:30am-6:15pm • $74pp • Course 26445
Lake Norman is the largest man made lake in NC. It is sometimes called an Island Sea with over 520 miles of beautiful shoreline extending over four counties. Board the Catawba Queen, a replica of a Mississippi River paddle wheeler, and enjoy a 1 1/2 hour lunch and sightseeing cruise. After lunch there will be a tour and wine tasting at the award winning Shelton Vineyards. Fee includes breakfast biscuit, lunch, cruise, wine tour and tasting, bus transportation and escort. Register online or call 777-6352 to sign up!
Maritime Canada
June 22-July 2 • Eleven Days • $4699pp single $3949pp double $3899pp triple
Begin your journey in Halifax, the capital of the province of Nova Scotia. Tour the charming downtown and see highlights like the historic lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove, St. Peter’s Church in Cheticamp, the Acadian Museum where you will learn how to make a hooked rug and the fascinating Gaelic College. See Prince Edward Island, known for its beautiful landscapes including Cavendish and its picturesque beaches. Visit Rustico’s wharf dotted with fishing boats, lobster traps and enjoy local cuisine such as blue mussels and island berries. In New Brunswick, see Hopewell Rocks, whose flowerpot shaped towers seem to rise four stories high at low tide only to disappear into tiny islands when the tide is high. Explore Saint John and the Fundy Trail, marveling at the views of the famous tides. Journey to Hearst Lodge, a remote fishing lodge accessible only by 4x4 vehicles for an exclusive Salmon barbecue. Explore Lunenberg, a quaint fishing village, known for their world famous scallops. Call 777-6352 to sign up!
California Rose Parade
Dec. 29, 2015 to Jan. 3, 2016 • Six Days • $3389pp single $2839pp double $2809pp triple
Do you have plans for New Year’s? You can be one of the one million spectators to line the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade route while sitting in your reserved section seats. You’ll also attend Bandfest, featuring selected bands from all over the country who will perform in the Rose parade. Then it is time to celebrate with a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Dance with live entertainment and a champagne toast to ring in the New Year. After the parade, you will depart for San Diego, known for its ideal climate, pristine beaches and world class attractions. A guided tour includes a comprehensive insight into the city’s diverse neighborhoods including the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Coronado Island and Old Town San Diego. Call 777-6352 to sign up! Explore Recreation Magazine • Spring 2015
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Travel
A
Adult
55+ Ov
er 55
James River Rambler
Take a step back in time and board the James River Rambler. Experience the excitement of the bygone days of traveling by train from your seat in either the reclining seat coaches or the open air sightseeing cars. The Rambler is a diesel powered train that provides amazing views of forests, hills, and crossing the James River into rural Buckingham County. A boxed lunch from the Roanoker Restaurant will be provided. Trip includes round trip van transportation, train ticket, lunch, and staff escort. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
DEPART FROM
COURSE
FEE
18+
May 2
Sa
6:30am-3:30pm
Green Ridge
26857
$98
Explore
Berry Hill Plantation
Located in the town of South Boston is one of the area’s oldest hidden treasures. This stately Greek revival mansion, steeped in history, is more than two centuries old. The beautiful main house has been carefully restored to its original grandeur and is listed on the National Historic Landmark register. As you travel up the tree lined drive, you’d almost expect Scarlett O’Hara to slip through the massive columns and glide down the stairs to meet you. Berry Hill was originally part of a land grant from the English crown to William Byrd in 1728. Byrd sold the estate and it has changed hands many times through the years. Some of the more notable owners include Benjamin Harrison and General Edward Carrington, a Revolutionary War hero. It was also the seat of one of one of the most successful tobacco plantations in the region. The estate itself has 17 rooms and a great entrance way which is flanked with an impressive cantilever double staircase. The massive mahogany staircase has intrigued engineers for many decades as it seems to float to the second floor with no visible support. Your guided tour is by a local historian who will amaze you with remarkable facts and stories that cannot be found in any history book. In the afternoon, we travel to Chatham for a tour of Chatham Hall, an all girls college prep school. The highlight is Saint Mary’s Chapel and its beautiful stained glass windows. Fee includes breakfast biscuit, all tour fees, bus, lunch at Berry Hill and tour escort. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
DEPART FROM
COURSE
FEE
55+
May 5
Tu
7:30am-5:30pm
Green Ridge
26438
$67
55+
May 5
Tu
8:00am-5:00pm
Brambleton
26438
$67
Get a guided tour of the NEW Birthplace of Country Music Museum on June 27 - part of the Carter Family Fold trip (below).
Gap Mills, WV and Paint Bank
Enjoy this scenic drive over Potts Mountain to Gap Mills where you will shop at Cheese ‘N’ More and the Kitchen Creek Bakery. Lunch is on your own at the Swinging Bridge Restaurant in the quaint community of Paint Bank. Inside you will find a real swinging bridge, so feel free to take a stroll across it and enjoy the realistic wildlife displays and carvings. The menu is Southern style cuisine and the atmosphere is definitely unforgettable. Also, enjoy a tour of the Depot Lodge, the Caboose and the historic Tinglers Mill. Fee includes all tour stops, transportation and escorts. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
DEPART FROM
COURSE
FEE
55+
May 14
W
55+
May 14
W
8:00am-4:30pm
Brambleton
27703
$32
8:30am-4:00pm
Green Ridge
27703
$32
New!
The Carter Family Fold
Hiltons, Virginia, located in rural southwest Virginia is home to the legendary Carter Family, considered by many as country music’s first family. This unique musical venue is home to the Saturday night concerts which highlight the musical style made popular by the Carter’s and also honors the memory of A.P, Sara and Mother Maybelle Carter, whose first recordings in 1927 are credited with giving birth to the commercial country music industry. You will enjoy an evening of musical entertainment and country hospitality that you will not soon forget. A special highlight of the day is a guided tour of the Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol, Virginia, This new 24,000 square foot facility explores the history of the 1927 Bristol Sessions and their lasting impact on our music heritage. Fee includes all tour fees, admission to Carter Fold, dinner at Golden Corral, bus transportation and escort. Berry Hill is the centerpiece of South Boston history!
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AGES
DATE
DAY
18+
Jun 27
Sa
18+
Jun 27
Sa
TIME
DEPART FROM
COURSE
FEE
11:30am-1:00am
Brambleton
27096
$71
12:00pm-12:30am
Green Ridge
27096
$71
Senior Travel
55+ Ov
er 55
Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre - Gospel Jubilee
After the enormous response to last season’s smash hit, ‘Then Sings my Soul,’ the theatre will once again feature this brand new production full of Gospel favorites that you grew up singing. Accompanied by live musicians, this heavenly production will have you on the edge of your pew singing along to the old hymns from your childhood as well as many Southern Gospel hits. Fee includes lunch, matinée ticket, bus transportation and escort. AGES
DATE
DAY
55+
Aug 5
W
55+
Aug 5
W
TIME
DEPART FROM
COURSE
FEE
9:45am-6:15pm
Brambleton
27083
$73
10:15am-5:45pm
Green Ridge
27083
$73 Let the Wohlfahrt Haus cast of actors inspire you with gospel music!
The Mansions of Wythe County
New!
“Dinner on the Ground” in Historic Rocky Mount
This delightful tour will have you laughing, singing and most of all intrigued by the wonderful history associated with three of the town’s historic churches. Franklin County Historical Society ‘characters’ will tell you true tales about the people who built and attended each church and the structural details that make the buildings unique. Trinity Episcopal Church is known for its antique stained glass windows and well connected members. Rocky Mount Presbyterian Church has an interesting history associated with the local resident ‘Blue Lady’ ghost and colorful art glass windows. Rocky Mount United Methodist Church features a beautiful wall size altar mural, art glass windows and a museum in the bell tower. You will hear about the renowned artist who designed and painted the mural and also see the inner workings of the chimes housed in the tower. Special music and old fashioned sing a longs will be a part of your day. A special highlight is the ‘dinner on the ground’ inside the Methodist church with the atmosphere of a yesteryear picnic. Your day ends with the opportunity to browse and shop in unique downtown stores. This tour promises to have many ‘surprises’ along the way. Fee includes all tour fees, buffet lunch at the Methodist Church, bus transportation and escort. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
DEPART FROM
COURSE
FEE
55+
Jul 14
Tu
8:45am-5:15pm
Green Ridge
27235
$56
55+
Jul 14
Tu
9:15am-4:45pm
Brambleton
27235
$56
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
DEPART FROM
COURSE
FEE
55+
Jun 11
Th
55+
Jun 11
Th
7:30am-5:45pm
Brambleton
27032
$66
8:00am-5:15pm
Green Ridge
27032
$66
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Have a look inside the $4 million renovation of this landmark Wythe County hotel.
Wythe County is the home of three of the most beautiful mansions in Southwest Virginia. Your guided tours will include the newly restored Bolling Wilson Hotel, which carries the name of the former First Lady, Edith Bolling Wilson, wife of Woodrow Wilson. The four million dollar renovation makes the former George Wythe hotel unique to downtown Wytheville. Also, you will tour the Fort Chiswell Mansion, a 10,000 square foot brick colonial home built in 1839 that stands like a fortress on a bluff above a busy highway where Interstate 81 and 77 converge. The owner bought the 170 year old treasure at an auction in 2002 and has spent thousands of dollars to restore this National Historic landmark to its former glory. The Trinkle Mansion Bed and Breakfast was the former residence of William Trinkle, a gentleman farmer with 20,000 acres under his supervision. This Classical Revival home was completed in 1912. Also, you will tour the Great Lakes to Florida Highway Museum located adjacent to the Visitors Center and offers the visitors a chance to return to the days when the Great Lakes to Florida Highway (Route 21) was the main route from Ohio to Florida. Fee includes breakfast biscuit, all tour fees, lunch at Fort Chiswell Mansion Dining room, bus transportation and escort.
Trinity Church in Rocky Mount is a unique stone structure that has hosted Episcopalians for over 170 years.
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Pool Rules
Seven Simple Steps That Can Save a Life
By Stephanie Specht of
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rowning is one of the leading causes of injury related death among children between the ages of 1 to 4 years old. Every year, about 490 children under the age of 4 drown in pools and spas and thousands more are hospitalized. However, according to Jill Lucas-Drakeford, a Carilion Clinic community health educator and the coordinator for Safe Kids Southwest Virginia, these deaths can be prevented if you practice pool safety. Take a look at these seven steps for a safer swim. Step 1: Supervision Anytime your child is around a pool, spa, or any source of water, close supervision is your best protection against drowning. Always stay within arm’s reach of your child, and no matter what kind of pool, lifeguards or not, a designated adult must watch the kids. If you are at the pool with a group of adults, Lucas-Drakeford suggested sharing the responsibility and taking turns being the water watcher. A water watcher is a designated adult whose singular focus is supervising the children when they are in the water. When you are the water watcher, do the following: • Move your chair near the edge of the pool. • Do a regular head count. • Step in if there is too much horsing around. • Do not make phone calls, respond to texts, or chat with friends during your time as the water watcher. Step 2: Learn CPR Not all pools have a lifeguard on duty so it essential that you know CPR. It could save your child’s life. In addition, even if emergency medical services (EMS) are on the way, Lucas-Drakeford explained that starting CPR on a child before EMS arrives greatly increases the chance of recovery. Get certified at your local Red Cross chapter and be sure to take a refresher course every year. In conjunction with knowing CPR, always have a phone nearby and know how to use the pool rescue equipment. Step 3: Swimming Lessons Knowing how to swim does not prevent drowning, but enrolling your child in formal swim lessons will greatly decrease their risk. And if you cannot swim, sign yourself up as well. “Drownings and close calls are eight times more likely to happen to kids,” Lucas-Drakeford said. “And this is also true when a child is being supervised by an adult who can’t swim.” To find out if your child is ready for swim lessons, talk to your pediatrician or health care provider. Lessons are usually offered at local community pools. Make sure the lessons include water safety skills that are appropriate for your child.
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Step 4: Pool and Spa Covers Deterrents such as covers are essential to keep children out of the pool when you are not around. Make sure they are properly installed and keep them in good working order all year long. “Install a cover that has been tested to meet industry safety standards and is strong enough to hold a child or children,” LucasDrakeford noted. “But, make sure you also teach your child to stay away from all pool covers.” If you have a spa, always keep it covered and locked. And inflatable pools are no exception. Their flexible and low sides make it easy for children to climb into them. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, an average of 12 children under age 10 die in inflatable pools each year. And don’t forget about ladders on above ground pools; remove them when the pool is not in use. Step 5: Safety Drain Covers State law requires that all public pools and spas have compliant drain covers that prevent suction entrapments. If you have a private pool, check to make sure you have the latest safety drain covers installed as well. Safety drain covers prevent swimsuit straps, jewelry, and hair from getting entangled and are shaped to prevent suction from trapping a person. “Even though safety drain covers are designed to prevent entanglement or entrapment, teach your child to stay away from drains, as well as other pool equipment such as skimmers, pipe and vacuum lines, or any equipment that could pose a danger,” LucasDrakeford said. Step 6: Fencing A pool fence is an absolute necessity for pool safety. When installed and used correctly, pool fences not only keep your child out of the pool area, but any neighborhood children as well. The fence should enclose the entire pool and meet the following guidelines: • Self-closing and self-latching gates • A latch release knob that cannot be reached by children • At least four feet high, ideally five feet • Impossible to climb “If your house serves as the fourth wall of a fence, install door alarms on any entrances leading to the pool area and install an alarm in the pool itself,” Lucas-Drakeford added.
Step 7: Alarms Alarms add another barrier of protection in and around the pool and can alert you to an emergency before it is too late. “A child can slip into a pool without a sound or a splash, and in less than two minutes underwater, can lose consciousness,” Lucas-Drakeford explained. Alarms should be installed on any doors, windows, or gates leading out to the pool area, and surface wave or under water alarms should be placed in the pool. There are even alarms that your child can wear. By following all seven pool safety tips, you will ensure that the entire family has a fun and safe summer. For more information on pool safety, visit Safekids.org.
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hen Green Ridge aquatics staff sat down last year to brainstorm a glow night at the indoor pool, they were hoping for a good crowd. They were shocked when visitors lined up out the door to take part in the festivities. An at-capacity attendance of nearly 250 showed up to see the pool decked out in a neon glow with the lights turned low. The event was so popular that staff members say it was an easy decision to bring back the program this February.
Operating Dates
Early Season (weekends) Regular Season (daily) Late Season (weekends) -
2015 Daily Admission Ages 3-17 Ages 18-54 Ages 55+
Non-County $8 $9 $7
May 23 to May 25 May 30 to May 31 June 5 to Aug 23 Aug 29 to Aug 30 Sep 5 to Sep 7 County $6 $7 $5
After 4pm $5 $5 $5
“Last year was an experiment, but I think so many people came because it was a good value,” says aquatic program coordinator Paige Hickey. “We had fun games, and it was a fantastic way to get people out of the winter doldrums and into the water.” New this year, they’re adding more games for preschool aged kids, as well as additional glow night décor, including the use of glow in the dark paint. Many of last year’s favorite activities will return, including races in the lap lanes, water balloon challenges, and diving for pennies. Explore Recreation Magazine • Spring 2015
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Swimming Lessons
Green Ridge Recreation Center follows the guidelines of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim, Preschool and ParentChild swimming lesson programs. Red Cross standards help us maintain the quality, consistency and credibility of our Aquatics Program. Our facility provides a safe and fun learning environment utilizing certified water safety instructors. Each level is a progression through basic swimming skills and water safety. Students must be able to follow directions and to take turns in order to participate in group lessons. Classes may be offered as combination classes and/or canceled due to lack of enrollment.
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Parent & Child Baby Drops
No need to wait! Start the process of introducing your baby to the water sooner rather than later. This parent and child class will start building your baby’s confidence and swimming readiness. What a fun opportunity for you and your child to explore the water and become adjusted together. Parents will learn basic water skills to keep their children safe and help them to love the water. Safety information and teaching techniques will be provided to parents. Parental participation is required. DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
Mar 7-May 2
Sa
10:50am-11:20am
Green Ridge
26460
$49
6-18mo
Mar 10-Apr 2
Tu, Th
5:50pm-6:20pm
Green Ridge
26459
$49
6-18mo
Apr 14-May 7
Tu, Th
5:50pm-6:20pm
Green Ridge
27576
$49
6-18mo
May 12-Jun 4
Tu, Th
5:50pm-6:20pm
Green Ridge
27578
$49
6-18mo
Jun 9-Jul 2
Tu, Th
5:50pm-6:20pm
Green Ridge
27625
$49
Splash
Tiny Bubbles
Join your child as they discover the world of water. With your help, toddlers will experiment with arm and leg action, floating and going under water. Lots of repetition will help them become very comfortable and confident in the water. This is a fun and engaging class which will keep your child wanting to come back even as they are learning about safety and swimming skills. Parental participation is required. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
19-36mo
Mar 7-May 2
Sa
9:20am-9:50am
Green Ridge
26493
$49
19-36mo
Mar 10-Apr 2
Tu, Th
5:10pm-5:40pm
Green Ridge
26491
$49
19-36mo
Apr 14-May 7
Tu, Th
5:10pm-5:40pm
Green Ridge
27619
$49
19-36mo
May 12-Jun 4
Tu, Th
5:10pm-5:40pm
Green Ridge
27620
$49
19-36mo
Jun 9-Jul 2
Tu, Th
5:10pm-5:40pm
Green Ridge
27634
$49
Little Splashes
Come enjoy swimming with your child as they acquire basic aquatic skills that will encourage their love of the water. This class is the foundation of swimming skills for years to come. While parental participation is required in this class, there will be some time of independent swimming. This time will help your child separate from you and help to discover if they are ready to go to the next level without you. Parents will still be provided with water safety information to keep your entire family safe around aquatic environments.
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DATE
Preschool Lessons
P
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P
6-18mo
AGES
We’re one of the area’s largest providers of Red Cross certified instruction!
FEE
ol
AGES
Big Ripples
Celebrate your child’s independence in the water. This is the first class that children participate in the lesson without a caregiver. They must be comfortable separating from their parents and be able to follow safety rules. Children are encouraged to develop arm strokes, kicking, floating, and submerging independently. Safety lessons will be more in depth. The class is geared towards beginner swimmers. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
4-5
Mar 7-May 2
Sa
10:50am-11:20am
Green Ridge
26464
$49
4-5
Mar 10-Apr 2
Tu, Th
5:55pm-6:25pm
Green Ridge
26462
$49
4-5
Apr 14-May 7
Tu, Th
5:55pm-6:25pm
Green Ridge
27580
$49
4-5
May 12-Jun 4
Tu, Th
5:55pm-6:25pm
Green Ridge
27581
$49
4-5
Jun 9-Jul 2
Tu, Th
5:55pm-6:25pm
Green Ridge
27626
$49
Tidal Waves
Jump in, float, and swim! Children will continue to build upon the skills introduced in Big Ripples and become more proficient in their swimming abilities. Children in Tidal Waves should be comfortable with their face in the water and be independent. This class is designed for a 4-5 year old who is confident in the water and not a beginner. They will learn arm strokes and kicking with freestyle and back stroke and be introduced to rotary breathing. To pass this class a child must be able to float on their back and stomach independently. Water safety is highly emphasized in this class and discussed at every opportunity. Children will move directly to Level 2 after completion of this course.
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
3-4
Mar 7-May 2
Sa
10:00am-10:30am
Green Ridge
26485
$49
4-5
Mar 7-May 2
Sa
10:00am-10:30am
Green Ridge
26489
$49
3-4
Mar 10-Apr 2
Tu, Th
6:30pm-7:00pm
Green Ridge
26483
$49
4-5
Mar 10-Apr 2
Tu, Th
6:30pm-7:00pm
Green Ridge
26487
$49
3-4
Apr 14-May 7
Tu, Th
6:30pm-7:00pm
Green Ridge
27609
$49
4-5
Apr 14-May 7
Tu, Th
6:30pm-7:00pm
Green Ridge
27615
$49
3-4
May 12-Jun 4
Tu, Th
6:30pm-7:00pm
Green Ridge
27610
$49
4-5
May 12-Jun 4
Tu, Th
6:30pm-7:00pm
Green Ridge
27616
$49
3-4
Jun 9-Jul 2
Tu, Th
6:30pm-7:00pm
Green Ridge
27632
$49
4-5
Jun 9-Jul 2
Tu, Th
6:30pm-7:00pm
Green Ridge
27633
$49
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Youth Lessons
Y
Yo u t h
Level IV Lessons
Level I Lessons
Let’s have fun learning to swim! This is a class for the older beginning swimmer to become comfortable and confident in the water. They will gain basic aquatic skills including; beginning swimming strokes, breath control, floating, and kicking - all of which will help to keep them safe. Games and activities will help teach them to enjoy and become adjusted to the water. In addition, they will participate in a safety lesson each day that will encourage them to be safe around all aquatic environments. The goal is a positive attitude towards swimming and water safety. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
5-12
Mar 7-May 2
Sa
9:10am-9:50am
Green Ridge
26469
$66
5-12
Mar 10-Apr 2
Tu, Th
6:00pm-6:40pm
Green Ridge
26467
$66
5-12
Apr 14-May 7
Tu, Th
6:00pm-6:40pm
Green Ridge
27593
$66
5-12
May 12-Jun 4
Tu, Th
6:00pm-6:40pm
Green Ridge
27594
$66
5-12
Jun 9-Jul 2
Tu, Th
6:00pm-6:40pm
Green Ridge
27627
$66
Participants in this class will focus on developing all the strokes. Upon completion of this class participants will have been introduced to butterfly, sidestroke, breaststroke and turns on the wall. There will be a focus on swimming the length of the pool and improving rotary breathing skills in order that efficiency is improved. This class is appropriate for the young or new swim team member that wants to continue to improve. Don’t worry... safety lessons continue. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
7-16
Mar 7-May 2
Sa
10:00am-10:40am
Green Ridge
26481
$66
7-16
Mar 10-Apr 2
Tu, Th
5:10pm-5:50pm
Green Ridge
26479
$66
7-16
Apr 14-May 7
Tu, Th
5:10pm-5:50pm
Green Ridge
27605
$66
7-16
May 12-Jun 4
Tu, Th
5:10pm-5:50pm
Green Ridge
27606
$66
7-16
Jun 9-Jul 2
Tu, Th
5:10pm-5:50pm
Green Ridge
27631
$66
Level II Lessons
Continue to build on the basic skills learned in Level 1 in the Level 2 class. Participants will become more confident and able to swim short distances by themselves. Students in this class should be very comfortable going under the water. Emphasis in this class is on learning to float without support, alternating arms and leg actions on front and back along with rotary breathing. Safety lessons are ever present in order to ensure our participants’ safety around all water environments. Fun is not forgotten either AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
Mar 7-May 2
Sa
10:00am-10:40am
Green Ridge
26473
$66
Mar 10-Apr 2
Tu, Th
5:10pm-5:50pm
Green Ridge
26471
$66
7-12
Apr 14-May 7
Tu, Th
5:10pm-5:50pm
Green Ridge
27597
$66
7-12
May 12-Jun 4
Tu, Th
5:10pm-5:50pm
Green Ridge
27598
$66
7-12
Jun 9-Jul 2
Tu, Th
5:10pm-5:50pm
Green Ridge
27628
$66
Splash
7-12 7-12
Level III Lessons
Now you’re really a swimmer! Swimmers in this class are very confident and comfortable in the water. Dolphin kick and breast stroke are introduced but there is a lot of emphasis on rotary breathing and being able to swim the distance of our lap lane without stopping. By the time a participant passes this level they will have achieved basic water competency skills according to the new American Red Cross standards. Safety lessons become more in depth and cover more topics. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
7-16
Mar 7-May 2
Sa
10:00am-10:40am
Green Ridge
26477
$66
7-16
Mar 10-Apr 2
Tu, Th
5:10pm-5:50pm
Green Ridge
26475
$66
7-16
Apr 14-May 7
Tu, Th
5:10pm-5:50pm
Green Ridge
27601
$66
7-16
May 12-Jun 4
Tu, Th
5:10pm-5:50pm
Green Ridge
27602
$66
7-16
Jun 9-Jul 2
Tu, Th
5:10pm-5:50pm
Green Ridge
27629
$66
PLEASE NOTE: We strive to maintain the best quality and safest lessons for our members and guests. In order to provide this level of service to all of our students, we require registration deadlines. Please register early to secure your preferred program! Registration will close 72 hours before the program.
These are a few of the 36,564 participants nationwide who got a free lesson last year. Join us at Green Ridge on June 18.
World’s Largest Swimming Lesson Day
The Green Ridge Aquatic Department has so much fun being part of this world record every year. We want you to join us again! Every year the record for the largest ever swim lesson grows larger. Last year 36,564 participants from 22 countries helped to bring awareness to the fact that swimming lessons save lives. Because this is one of our regularly scheduled swim lesson days, all participants registered for group lessons that day are automatically invited to stay and participate. All others must register prior to June 14. Registration is free. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
All
June 18
Th
11:00am-11:45am
Green Ridge
27683
$0
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Swimming Lessons Adult Lessons
A
Adult
Adult Swimming Lessons
It’s never too late to learn how to swim! Our swim instructors will provide an introductory water program designed for adults or teens that may be fearful about participation in water activities or need assistance developing their basic swimming skills. This is a comfortable, non-threatening environment and with very patient instructors who want to help participants conquer their fear of the water and learn to swim. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
16+
Mar 7-May 2
Sa
10:45am-11:30am
Green Ridge
26456
$70
16+
Mar 10-Apr 30
Tu, Th
6:00pm-6:45pm
Green Ridge
26455
$70
16+
Apr 14-May 7
Tu, Th
6:00pm-6:45pm
Green Ridge
27572
$70 $60
16+
May 12-Jun 4
Tu, Th
6:00pm-6:45pm
Green Ridge
27574
$70
16+
Jun 9-Jul 2
Tu, Th
6:00pm-6:45pm
Green Ridge
27624
$70
Adult Stroke Technique
Splash
Jump in and take this opportunity to increase your swimming efficiency and gain confidence. This is a class intended for those who would like assistance with improving their stroke technique, breathing pattern, and endurance. We welcome those who are looking to improve their basic strokes, become a fitness swimmer or train for a triathalon. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
16+
Mar 7-May 2
Sa
10:45am-11:30am
Green Ridge
26452
$70
16+
Mar 10-Apr 2
Tu, Th
6:00pm-6:45pm
Green Ridge
26450
$70
16+
Apr 14-May 7
Tu, Th
6:00pm-6:45pm
Green Ridge
27568
$70 $60
16+
May 12-Jun 4
Tu, Th
6:00pm-6:45pm
Green Ridge
27569
$70
16+
Jun 9-Jul 2
Tu, Th
6:00pm-6:45pm
Green Ridge
27623
$70
Register for activities online by visiting our website, www.RoanokeCountyParks.com. It’s easy, fast and secure!
Private Lessons
Adult Learn to Swim Month! According to the Centers for Disease Control, 37 percent of American adults can’t swim the length of a pool. This puts them at risk for being one of the ten people who drown every day in the US. Green Ridge Recreation Center’s Aquatic Department would like to change that statistic for the Roanoke Valley. In order to do this we will give every adult (18+) who signs up for our group lessons in April $10 off the registration fee. This is for our course #s 27568 and 27572. This is the best time to learn to swim!
Get the personal attention that you need at a time that’s convenient for your schedule. Ask about private lessons at Green Ridge!
Groups of One to Three
A certified swim instructor will develop a program that meets the goals and swim lesson needs of each individual. Days and times are flexible to accommodate your schedule. Semi-private lessons are for two-to-three individuals at once. Please form groups of similar ages and/or ability levels.
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AGES
LESSON TYPE
QUANTITY
DURATION
FEE
All
Private
5
30 minutes
$75
All
Private
10
30 minutes
$140
All
Semi-private
5
30 minutes
$45 per person
All
Semi-private
10
30 minutes
$80 per person
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Groups of Four or More
Bring your own swimming group! Having a hard time finding a group lesson that works for your family’s busy schedule? If you have four or more people, we are happy to find an instructor and a time during available pool hours so that you can have your swim lesson at your convenience. Gather four or more of your friends together and create your own personalized group lesson. Call for pricing.
Call (540) 777-6302 to sign up!
Twinges in the Hinges (Formerly AFAP)
Not sure which workout is right for you? Check the intensity scale to help decide if you’re up to the challenge.
Low Intensity
Adult Aquatics
This water-based exercise program has specially designed exercises to help participants improve their joint flexibility, reduce pain, and stiffness while being supported by the water’s buoyancy and resistance. Instructors: Cathy Charity & Susan Kraughto.
High Intensity
Medium Intensity
A
Adult
Hydro Fit
This medium intensity class is a refreshing, energizing total body workout in a low impact environment. Using the properties of water, these aerobic exercises are designed to improve your cardiovascular endurance, coordination, agility, flexibility, and muscle strength. All fitness levels are welcome. Class is free for Green Ridge members. Instructors: Cathy Charity and Brittney Arner.
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
MEMBER
18+
Mar 30-Apr 20
M
10:00am-10:45am
Green Ridge
27673
$25
$0
18+
Mar 31-Apr 21
Tu
10:00am-10:45am
Green Ridge
27675
$25
$0
18+
Apr 27-May 18
M
10:00am-10:45am
Green Ridge
27674
$25
$0
18+
Apr 28-May 19
Tu
10:00am-10:45am
Green Ridge
27676
$25
$0
18+
Apr 1-22
W
10:00am-10:45am
Green Ridge
27677
$25
$0
18+
Apr 2-23
Th
10:00am-10:45am
Green Ridge
27679
$25
$0
18+
Apr 3-24
F
10:00am-10:45am
Green Ridge
27681
$25
$0
18+
Apr 29-May 20
W
10:00am-10:45am
Green Ridge
27678
$25
$0
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
MEMBER
18+
Apr 30-May 21
Th
10:00am-10:45am
Green Ridge
27680
$25
$0
18+
Mar 30-May 4
M
9:00am-9:50am
Green Ridge
27258
$25
$0
18+
May 1-22
F
10:00am-10:45am
Green Ridge
27682
$25
$0
18+
Apr 1-May 6
W
9:00am-9:50am
Green Ridge
27260
$25
$0
18+
Apr 3-May 8
F
9:00am-9:50am
Green Ridge
27262
$25
$0
18+
Apr 3-May 8
F
5:30pm-6:20pm
Green Ridge
27264
$25
$0
18+
Apr 4-May 9
Sa
9:00am-9:50am
Green Ridge
27266
$25
$0
18+
May 11-Jun 15
M
9:00am-9:50am
Green Ridge
27259
$25
$0
18+
May 13-Jun 17
W
9:00am-9:50am
Green Ridge
27261
$25
$0
18+
May 15-Jun 19
F
9:00am-9:50am
Green Ridge
27263
$25
$0
18+
May 15-Jun 19
F
5:30pm-6:20pm
Green Ridge
27265
$25
$0
18+
May 16-Jun 20
Sa
9:00am-9:50am
Green Ridge
27267
$25
$0
Hydro Power
Kick up your exercise program a notch with these drills and hardcore exercises done in the water. This challenging workout will give you an extra push to surpass your comfort zone with water being a great medium for cross training. Aerobic and strength training will include plyometric moves, sprinting, jumping and hopping. Balance and core work will also be included. Join us as we sweat in the water! Swimming skills are not needed. Instructors: Chris Russ and Tanya Pierson. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
16+
Apr 1-May 6
W
6:00pm-7:00pm
Green Ridge
27274
$25
16+
May 13-Jun 17
W
6:00pm-7:00pm
Green Ridge
27275
$25
Splash
This high intensity class leads participants through a rugged workout of drills, tabatas, circuits and interval training. Develop your muscular strength, endurance, and core strength in our ‘liquid gym’ with a variety of equipment. For intermediate and advanced participants. Instructors: Chelsea and Brittney Arner.
Aqua Boot Camp
MEMBER
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
16+
Mar 31-May 5
Tu
9:00am-9:50am
Green Ridge
27268
$25
$0
16+
Apr 2-May 7
Th
9:00am-9:50am
Green Ridge
27270
$25
$0
16+
Apr 2-May 7
Th
6:45pm-7:30pm
Green Ridge
27272
$25
$0
16+
May 12-Jun 16
Tu
9:00am-9:50am
Green Ridge
27269
$25
$0
16+
May 14-Jun 18
Th
9:00am-9:50am
Green Ridge
27271
$25
$0
16+
May 14-Jun 18
Th
6:45pm-7:30pm
Green Ridge
27273
$25
$0
Aqua Zumba
Splash your way into shape with an invigorating low-impact aquatic exercise. Known as the Zumba® ‘pool party,’ the Aqua Zumba program gives new meaning to the idea of a refreshing workout. Integrating the Zumba philosophy with traditional aquatic fitness disciplines, Aqua Zumba® blends it all together into a workout that’s cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and most of all, exhilarating beyond belief. Instructors: Pam Butler and Anne Lavery. MEMBER
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
16+
Mar 30-May 4
M
8:00am-9:00am
Green Ridge
27249
$25
$0
16+
Mar 30-May 4
M
5:30pm-6:30pm
Green Ridge
27247
$25
$0
16+
Apr 1-May 6
W
8:00am-9:00am
Green Ridge
27250
$25
$0
Aquatic exercise uses the natural resistance of water to provide a total body workout with less impact on joints and muscles.
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Season Passes On Sale! Operating Dates
Early Season (weekends) Regular Season (daily) Late Season (weekends) -
2015 Daily Admission Non-County $8 $9 $7
County $6 $7 $5
After 4pm $5 $5 $5
Splash
Ages 3-17 Ages 18-54 Ages 55+
May 23 to May 25 May 30 to May 31 June 5 to Aug 23 Aug 29 to Aug 30 Sep 5 to Sep 7
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Ready to Splash?
e’re getting ready for another exciting season at Splash Valley Water Park. Last year, over 51,000 visitors came through our gates for the slides, special events, birthday parties and family fun! We hope your family will join us again this year. Here are a few reasons to splash into the fun:
2015 Season Pass
Kelly Rainsberger e, VA 24019 123 Fourth Street - Roanok Center Member Green Ridge Recreation
Splash Valley Season Pass - We’re bringing back our popular season pass, along with a new early bird discount to reward customers for signing up by Friday, May 15. Only 500 passes will be sold. Passes are tied to an individual account, and represent pre-payment for unlimited visits during the calendar year.
PLEASE NOTE: ntee This pass does not guara admission if the park is at be capacity. Identification may may verified at the gate. Pass other not be transferred to any individual.
Get a punch! When you purchase a Splash Valley season pass.
• Only 500 will be sold • Early bird discounts through May 15 • Purchase 3 or more season passes per household, get a commemorative cup for free fountain drinks all season. WHO
BASE RATE
EARLY BIRD BY MAY 15
Splash Valley Season Pass Price:
$95
$84 (Save $11)
Green Ridge Member Price:
$75
$59 (Save $16)
Future Staff
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Adult
$5 Admission after 4:00pm - Every day savings! Save money by visiting the park after you get off work. This reduced rate still gets you three hours of fun. Fun-Tastic Fridays - Back by popular demand, we’re hosting several themed Friday night events throughout the month of July. There will be kids activities, music and fun until 9:00pm Making Memories Mondays - Grandparents are invited to visit Splash Valley for FREE! Anyone age 55 and older gets in free on Monday between 11:00am and 4:00pm with one paid youth admission (limit one free admission per child).
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Ellis Lifeguard Training
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
15+
Mar 11-15
W-F Sa-Su
4:00pm-9:00pm 8:00am-2:00pm
Green Ridge
26495
$200
15+
Mar 25-29
W-F Sa-Su
4:00pm-9:00pm 8:00am-2:00pm
Green Ridge
26496
$200
15+
Apr 8-12
W-F Sa-Su
4:00pm-9:00pm 8:00am-2:00pm
Green Ridge
26497
$200
15+
Apr 22-26
W-F Sa-Su
4:00pm-9:00pm 8:00am-2:00pm
Green Ridge
26498
$200
15+
May 6-10
W-F Sa-Su
4:00pm-9:00pm 8:00am-2:00pm
Green Ridge
26499
$200
15+
Jun 10-14
W-F Sa-Su
4:00pm-9:00pm 8:00am-2:00pm
Green Ridge
26500
$200
$6 Wednesdays - Get through the mid-week blues with a discounted flat rate for everyone on Wednesday. The prices is the same from 11:00am to 4:00pm regardless of age or residency. Friday Morning Swim Club - Does your day care or private camp want to splash with us? Join the fun on Friday mornings with FREE chaperones and $6 per head admission by appointment only. Call 777-6303 for more information.
Spring Events
Splash
Be a part of the aquatics team! This is an intensive lifeguard training course that teaches high protection standards to enable you to prevent guests from catastrophic injury or drowning. This program gives lifeguards the skills and technical knowledge to become an effective member of an aquatics emergency response team. Upon completion of course participants are eligible for employment at the Green Ridge indoor pool and Splash Valley during the summer. Must be 16 to be considered for employment. Preregistration is required. Prerequisite: Must be 15 years old to enroll and be able to swim 100 yds, retrieve a brick from a depth of 8 ft. and tread water for one minute.
Already a Certified Lifeguard?
Get Free Drinks All Season - If you purchase 3 or more season passes per household, every member of your family gets a 2015 commemorative cup, for free refills all season long.
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Fa m i l y
Pool Egg Hunt
Have you heard the rumor about the Easter Bunny this year? He has produced way too many Easter eggs and way too much Easter candy. So Green Ridge is buying up the excess and we are going to use them to hold a post-Easter Easter egg hunt in our pool. We are going to sink eggs all around the pool and open it up for hunting. Bring your egg to a staff member to trade for candy. What a great family event to finish up spring break! Deadline to register is April 7, 2015 AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
MEMBERS
All
Apr 11
Sa
10:30am-11:30am
Green Ridge
27684
$5
$0
If you are already certified as a lifeguard by the American Red Cross, you are eligible to take Ellis classes for FREE! Call (540) 777-6303 for information. Explore Recreation Magazine • Spring 2015
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The Magic Happens Here! Roanoke County offers the area’s largest selection of summer camp programs. See pages 51-60 to see our offerings!
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magine a place where kids immerse themselves in a world free from typical societal pressures—a place where the cares of the world melt away amidst immense personal growth. Sound like magic? Well, summer camp is magical.
example, we consistently affirm our approach to environmental stewardship through our meal service, the residential living component, arts and crafts projects and hands-on outdoor experiences.”
This is no exaggeration. A landmark study1 by the American Camp Association that surveyed 80 camps and 5000 families reports that camps are not just entertainment. Regardless of the type of camp— overnight or day, for preschoolers or teens, athletic, outdoors, or artistic—camps and the hands-on experiences therein bolster lasting learning, building self-esteem, and strengthening social skills. Kids who attend camp are benefiting from developing real-world skills.
Brain research supports this idea that camp provides a uniquely magical place where kids can explore problem-based scenarios and confront real-world mysteries. Then, they link these new experiences back to previously stored information. Boom! The learning sticks.2
The inherently active and interactive environment of camp allows for the kind of learning that sticks. Have you ever said that you learn better by doing? Well, that is exactly what camp is—a lot of doing. Whether a camper is learning about physics and trajectories by trying archery or kicking a soccer ball—the real-world connections make the learning come alive. As Jim Basham, Recreation Program Supervisor at Green Ridge Recreation Center, points out about their Lego camps, “Future engineers may come out of the camp – they feel like they’re just playing with Legos, but who knows what that will spark. We build a curriculum with outcomes.” The magic takes place in the doing. Greg Martin, Camp Director at Camp Roanoke, knows well that folding camp experiences into one another extends learning in such a way that the lessons are carried forward even after the kids go home. “At Camp Roanoke each component of the program complements and enforces overall camp themes. For
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Explore Park’s new Nature Quest camps consciously put this practice into place via all-day interaction with the real thing. Inspired by college-level field experience classes, campers explore their natural world in order to piece together its intricate puzzle. As with all Roanoke County camps, the emmersive setting allows kids to take the learning even further so that they are analyzing their experiences, modifying what they have done, making predictions based on their experiences and then immediately applying new knowledge.
Out of all of this learning comes a new way for campers to see themselves. As they take healthy risks in a safe environment, they recognize capabilities they didn’t previously realize they had. Athletics Supervisor Allen Hayes likes to encourage his campers to focus on “something that they have a desire to improve in themselves.” The athletic camps’ focus on skill building with lots of personal attention from camp staff and counselors gives kids that opportunity to improve a skill in a supportive environment. Jim Basham points out that the “camp setting is a great way to ignite that.” Kids then take that new-found confidence and apply it beyond camp. Self-esteem grows in a number of ways. As Greg Martin explains, “sometimes things happen in steps or increments. As the kids do things that they normally would not do, they realize that they have and are developing capabilities. ” This real opportunity for success naturally builds self-esteem. Empty praise cannot do that, but allowing children to grow through experiences can. Camp is uniquely situated to do that. Whether it’s because they are learning to keep their own bunk area clean or navigating a formerly intimidating portion of the high ropes course, those real opportunities present themselves constantly. “ The whole time these successes are piling up, campers are learning to come together as a community thanks to well-trained and experienced camp staff. Campers find that inclusion and support have real pay-offs as together teams of friends achieve more.
Regular, positive interactions with peers in this esteem-building setting help campers to ease into social situations with less trepidation. In fact, research indicates that kids who attend camp show improvement in interpersonal skills like cooperation, trust, and communication.3 “It probably helps that they are coming together for a common goal,” as Allen Hayes points out. Marcia Dougherty, Recreation Program Manager for the Craig Center and Youth Services, is keenly aware that “through socialization with others, through play, our children learn how to navigate their world of people. Play is one of the big socialization tools that we have.” She has witnessed some of our youngest campers grow from wallflower to kids who move well in a group. Caring and experienced counselors, dynamic programming, and an environment that puts everyone at ease helps to make this possible. Greg Martin points out that “perhaps the magic of camp is that everyone is that growth is occurring for campers and staff alike, as they build a community they directly co-exist with. Regardless of campers’ backgrounds, they are a mix of kids coming together into a new place.” With so many options, every child has opportunities to fit into this mix and experience the magic of camp.
1. American Camp Association. (2005). Directions: Youth development outcomes of the camp experience. Retrieved on January 26, 2015 from www.acacamps.org/research/research-reports-summaries-and-data 2. Westwater, A. and P. Wolfe (2000). The brain-compatible curriculum. Educational Leadership, 58(3), pp. 49-52. 3. Reefe, K. (2006). The effects of an intentionally focused residential summer camp experience on the social skills development of pre-adolescent youth. Retrieved from http://www.acacamps.org/research/symposium/reefe/pdf
Experiential Education on i t n Attechers! Tea
Roanoke County Parks now offers outdoor experiences designed for the classroom or club! Our professional staff will work with you to meet Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) expectations. With a naturalist on staff, and unique facilities such as Explore Park and Camp Roanoke, let us be your destination for exploration. Call (540) 387-6114.
An Program Of:
Roanoke
Field trips: Only $4 per head (parents/chaperones free) Classroom visits: $35 flat fee for one hour
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Youth Learn
Teen & Tween Skills
Y
Yo u t h
Tacky Easter Sweatshirts
Here comes Peter Cottontail hopping down the bunny trail. In this tacky and enjoyable hands on class you will design your own tacky cottontail sweatshirt and be the life of Easter festivities. All supplies included. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
7-12
Mar 21
Sa
10:00am-12:00pm
Brambleton
26524
$25
Easter Egg Hunt
Rabbits, eggs, candy, and children, what a winning combination. Come to the Craig Center for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Candy, eggs and golden prize eggs can be found if you look in the right place. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
6-9
Mar 27
F
4:00pm-5:00pm
Craig Center
26517
$0
Pottery for Kids
Let your child experience the excitement of working in clay as Professional Potter, Rebecca McKeever, brings out their creative side. The student will learn to design pieces out of slabs of clay along with learning coiling and pinch techniques. For students with the physical ability to do wheel work, the lessons will be centering, pulling and shaping clay. The fee includes one bag of clay, glazes and the use of tools. Eight week course. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
7-17
Apr 12-Jun 14
Su
2:00pm-4:30pm
Brambleton
27075
$159
Kid’s Art
Open up the world of art for your child. This class will visit a variety of subject matter and art materials. The techniques included are drawing, painting, collage and mixed media. Fee includes all supplies. Six week class. Instructor: Rebecca McKeever. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
6-9
Apr 6-May 11
M
6:00pm-7:30pm
Brambleton
27101
$39
New!
Learn
Duck Tape It!
Printed duck tape has become popular in recent years and can be used to create your own personal duck tape wallet, flip flops, flowers, or even a tote bag! Learn how to recreate this common household fix-it into fun crafts! Many colors will be available for the craft (black, pink, camouflage, any many more!). Fee includes materials and instruction. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
8-15
Apr 20
M
6:30pm-8:30pm
Green Ridge
27637
$15
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Etiquette for Tweens
Pass the bread, please. Tweens will get an edge in what could be difficult or awkward social situations. They will learn proper table etiquette during a multiple course meal as well as learn about proper phone etiquette. Please call 777-6315 if there are any food allergies. Instructor: Michelle Hall. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
8-13
Apr 13
M
6:00pm-7:30pm
Green Ridge
27630
$15
New!
Babysitting Spring Break Camp
Need extra money? Enjoy working with kids? Learn First Aid and CPR for adult, child, and infant, as well as games and activities to do with children while babysitting. We will also explore the business side of babysitting by creating your own business cards and fliers to take with you! AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
11-15
Apr 6-10
M-5
12:30pm-5:00pm
Green Ridge
27635
$125
New!
Beauty Bag
It’s in the bag! Beauty Bag is a program designed to assist young ladies with appropriate makeup application, as well as hygiene do’s and don’ts. Girls will learn the importance of taking care of their skin and ways to enhance their natural beauty without overdoing application. They will all take home their own beauty bag at end of program. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
11-15
Apr 27
M
5:30pm-7:00pm
Green Ridge
27638
$15
New!
Home Alone Basics
Do you worry about leaving your tween home alone? This three part series will give your tween the tools that will help put your mind at ease so they are safe on evenings when you would like to do some errands or maybe during the summer while you are work. Sessions include fire safety and emergency evacuation provided by the Roanoke County Fire Department, Security threats provided by the Police Department, and a home kitchen safety and knife cutting class by staff member Michelle Hall. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
9-13
May 4-18
M
5:30pm-6:30pm
Green Ridge
27639
$15
New!
Easy Bake Oven Recipes
Forget those expensive pre-made mixes! We will teach your kids how to make their own mixes from your pantry. Recipes, different mix creations, and instruction all provided. Instructor: Mallory Newcomb. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
7-11
Apr 23
Th
6:30pm-8:00pm
Green Ridge
27700
$15
Register for activities online by visiting our website, www.RoanokeCountyParks.com. It’s easy, fast and secure! These flip flops were created using duct tape! Find out how in “Duck Tape It”
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Adult
Spanish for Beginners
Did you know that Spanish is the second most common language in the United States? If you took Spanish in school and want to brush up on your skills or you just want to learn a second language, this class is for you. This class will focus on vocabulary, introductory words and phrases. Eight week program at both Brambleton Center and Green Ridge. Instructor: Georgianne Vecellio. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Apr 7-May 26
Tu
10:30am-11:30am
Brambleton
27197
$42
18+
Apr 7-May 26
Tu
5:45pm-6:45pm
Green Ridge
27232
$42
Intermediate Spanish
Have you already taken a beginning Spanish course and are ready to expand your new found language skills? Then this class is an opportunity for you to practice what you know and learn more practical and conversational Spanish phrases. Prerequisite: participant needs to have taken a beginning Spanish class or have a basic knowledge of the Spanish language. Eight week program. Instructor: Georgianne Vecellio. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Apr 7-May 26
Tu
11:45am-12:45pm
Brambleton
27196
$42
Dog Training Puppy Kindergarten
Does your puppy need some direction? Cute, adorable as they are they are just having difficulty listening to commands or trying to break them of bad habits? This six week course is designed for puppies aged 10-24 weeks old. Your puppy will socialize off-leash with other puppies and people. Exercises include Name Recognition, Touch, Sit, Drop It, Down, Off, Gotcha, Come, Agility, and Pass the Puppy. Topics include puppy development, house-training, chewing, grooming, play-biting, reading puppies’ body language, building confidence, and socialization. Instructor: Hope Cogen. AGES
Spanish for Travelers
Learn basic Spanish phrases to help you get around Latin America or Spain. Vamonos! No prior Spanish language skills required. Six week program. Instructor: Georgianne Vecellio. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Apr 7-May 12
Tu
7:00pm-8:00pm
Green Ridge
27233
$32
Preschool Spanish
Preschool is the perfect age to learn the Spanish language. This class incorporates the use of games to learn colors, ABC’s, numbers, items of clothing, facial features, and more. Children will learn basic Spanish words that can be built on throughout their lifetimes. Parents are welcome to participate with their preschooler in this class. Children must be between the ages of 3-5 to participate. Eight week program. Instructor: Rosario Marino. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
3-5
Apr 2-May 21
Th
5:30pm-6:30pm
Brambleton
27156
$35
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 7-Apr 11
Sa
1:15pm-2:15pm
Brambleton
26692
$130
18+
May 9-Jun 13
Sa
1:15pm-2:15pm
Brambleton
27564
$130
Beginner Obedience
Sit, Down, Off and Drop It are just a few of the commands your dog will master. This six week beginner course is designed for any dogs over six months old. Your dog will socialize on-leash with other dogs. Exercises include Touch, Look, Take it, Come, Settle, Wait, Stand, Loose Leash Walking, Parent Separation, Tricks, Agility and more. Discussion topics include Canine Personality Test, reading dogs’ body cues, getting your dog to focus on you around distractions, impulse control, use of no-pull harnesses, and reinforcing good manners. (No pre-requisite.)Instructor: Hope Cogen. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 7-Apr 11
Sa
10:45am-11:45am
Brambleton
26694
$130
18+
Mar 31-May 5
Tu
6:00pm-7:00pm
Green Ridge
26679
$130
18+
May 9-Jun 13
Sa
12:00pm-1:00pm
Brambleton
27555
$130
18+
May 26-Jun 30
Tu
6:00pm-7:00pm
Green Ridge
27557
$130
Intermediate Obedience
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Mom & Me Play Dates
Have fun in this variety class of play dates! We’ll enjoy crafts, play games, ride fun toys in our gym, and more! Meet new friends or invite friends to join you! Only children need to register but parents must accompany children in program. March’s theme will be Krafty Kids where we will explore using fingerpaints, watercolors, markers, crayons, and glue to create cool crafts. It is best to wear play clothes for this one! April’s theme is What’s the Weather? We will sing silly songs, learn about weather and seasons, do crafts, and play games. Each session is four weeks. AGES
DATE
Step up your training! This six week intermediate course emphasizes the essential obedience commands needed for your dog to be a well-mannered companion. You will learn how to communicate clearly with your dog through the use of positive reinforcement. We also cover proper diet, leadership, exercise, confidence-building exercises and more. Verbal commands and hand signals include Sit, Down, Touch, Distance Stay, Look with Distractions, Leave it, Come, Heel, Place, Release, Tricks, and Agility. (Pre-requisite: Beginner Obedience.) Instructor: Hope Cogen. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 7-Apr 11
Sa
12:00pm-1:00pm
Brambleton
26689
$130
18+
Mar 31-May 5
Tu
7:15pm-8:15pm
Green Ridge
26684
$130
$15
18+
May 9-Jun 13
Sa
10:45am-11:45am
Brambleton
27560
$130
$15
18+
May 26-Jun 30
Tu
7:15pm-8:15pm
Green Ridge
27562
$130
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
3-5
Mar 3-24
Tu
9:00am-10:00am
Green Ridge
26861
3-5
Apr 14-May5
Tu
9:00am-10:00am
Green Ridge
26862
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Preschool Play
A
Adult
Learn how to speak dog! With help from the pros at High Hopes.
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Visual Arts
Photography - Basics & Beyond
A
Adult
Drawing
Drawing is an essential first step in laying the base for painting in any media. Shapes, shading, lighting, picture composition, contour drawing, gesture drawing and one and two point perspectives will be covered in this six week program. Supply list will be given when class minimum is met. Instructor: Michael Farrar. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 25-Apr 29
W
1:00pm-3:00pm
Brambleton
27044
$86
18+
May 13-Jun 17
W
1:00pm-3:00pm
Brambleton
27045
$86
Oil Painting
Have a passion for painting? This course will cover surface preparation, palette layout, materials handling, color and shading techniques. Great for beginners, those who have painted with acrylics, or those who want to brush up on their skills. Six week program. Supply list will be given when class minimum is met. Instructor: Michael Farrar. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 25-Apr 29
W
6:00pm-8:00pm
Brambleton
27046
$86
18+
May 13-Jun 17
W
6:00pm-8:00pm
Brambleton
27047
$86
Ready, Aim, and SNAP that perfect pic! Learn your camera inside and out! Classroom instruction during this two hour workshop will focus on both automatic and manual settings. Learn how to adjust ISO, white balance, exposure and more. This class is open to both point and shoot and DSLR photographers. Participants should bring their camera, a fresh battery and owner’s manual. Instructor: Leah Gardner Marlow. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Apr 9
Th
5:30pm-7:30pm
Green Ridge
27547
$24
Photography - Manual Mode
This class is designed to help you understand the elements of exposure, tackle manual settings, build your confidence and encourage you to explore all your camera has to offer! Participants should bring a camera with manual setting options, a fresh battery and owner’s manual. This class is open to those with a moderate level of experience working with their digital camera. Instructor: Leah Gardner Marlow. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 16
M
5:30pm-7:30pm
Brambleton
26675
$24
New!
Photography - Smart Phones
With advancements in image quality, speed and creative app technology, your smart phone offers the freedom to capture and share moments instantly. Are you interested in learning more about this whole new world of photography at your fingertips? Join us for this two hour workshop and learn the technical aspects of what your smart phone has to offer. All participants must bring a mobile device with a camera, such as an iPhone or Andriod. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Apr 27
M
5:30pm-7:30pm
Brambleton
27641
$24
New!
Learn
Glazed Bisque It
We’re blessed to live in such a beautiful part of the world. Before you go outside and paint, we’ll show you how!
Oil Painting by the Bob Ross Method
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With the Bob Ross method of Oil Painting, you will complete each painting in just one class. Even people who have never painted before can do this although more experienced people will also enjoy the classes. Each painting is done on a 16x20 inch canvas using Bob Ross supplies. Students must supply own 16x20 inch canvas and paper towels, all other supplies included. Instructor: Ed Gowen AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
Fire it up this spring with a new ceramics offering at Green Ridge! There are two classes offered-first class offered is Dish Creations in March followed by another Pick-Your-Piece in April. During Dish Creations, each week a new technique will be taught such as masking, stencils, lace and silkscreens on salad plates (bisqueware for this class is included in fee) so at the end of the class each student will have their own set of personalized masterpieces. Pick-Your-Piece, participants will go to Glazed Bisque It studio prior to class beginning April 13 to pick out their bisqueware (price of bisqueware is not included in fee) and will be instructed on proper methods of painting assorted pieces. Paints, instruction and firing of masterpieces are included in fee.
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 28
Sa
9:30am-4:30pm
Brambleton
26345
$79
18+
Apr 24-25
F-Sa
9:30am-4:30pm
Brambleton
27245
$160
18+
May 23
Sa
9:30am-4:30pm
Brambleton
27244
$79
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DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 16-Apr 6
M
6:00pm-8:00pm
Green Ridge
27701
$88
18+
Apr 13-May 4
M
6:00pm-8:00pm
Green Ridge
27702
$88
Ceramics
Awaken your passion and creativity. Whether you are a beginner or have experience with ceramics, this class is for you. Come learn the skills that make your pieces unique. The class fee includes assistance of certified instructor, Jo Robertson, and firing of your ceramic pieces. Purchase your greenware from the Brambleton Center or an outside source. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 26-May 14
Th
10:00am-12:00pm
Brambleton
27082
$52
Watercolor
Enjoy a simplified step-by-step process while you learn to express yourself through watercolors. This class for the beginning student includes techniques such as wet paint on dry paper, wet into wet, lost edges, color glazing, color mixing, palette layout and different brush techniques. Sound composition in both still lifes and landscapes will also be covered. Six week program. Instructor: Michael Farrar. Supply list will be given when the class minimum is met. AGES
DATE
18+
Mar 23-Apr 27
18+
Mar 25-Apr 29
18+
May 11-Jun 22
18+
May 13-Jun 17
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
M
1:00pm-3:00pm
Brambleton
27049
$86
W
10:00am-12:00pm
Brambleton
27048
$86
M
1:00pm-3:00pm
Brambleton
27051
$86
W
10:00am-12:00pm
Brambleton
27050
$86
Open Studio Registered pottery students have free use of our Brambleton studio on Saturdays!
Intermediate Watercolor
Explore and develop a balanced and pleasing composition by learning how to arrange line and color use, shapes, and texture to enhance your painting. The use of masa paper and other fun techniques will enhance your watercolor experience. This class is designed for those with previous experience in watercolor Six week class. Instructor: Charlotte Hanks. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Apr 7-May 12
Tu
10:00am-12:00pm
Brambleton
27191
$86
Expressive Watercolor Portraits
Develop confidence and spontaneity with watercolor using your own photos of people of all ages and walks of life. This class will utilize transparent watercolors, which provides a slow glazing way of building a satisfying portraiture. Previous experience with watercolor is necessary. Supply list will be given when the class minimum is met. Six week class. Instructor: Suzanne Ross. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Apr 13-May 18
M
6:00pm-8:00pm
Brambleton
27218
$86
Hand Building in Clay
Pottery can be created without the use of a potter’s wheel. You can create beautiful pots and clay forms by hand using simple tools, slabs of clay, or just by using your hands and fingers. In this class you will explore many techniques for hand built pottery. Ten week program. Instructor: Becky Carr. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Apr 3-Jun 5
F
9:30am-12:00pm
Brambleton
27076
$225
Pottery Courses
Beginning Knitting
Keep your mind and hands active by learning how to knit! Master the basics of knitting from casting on stitches, knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing, gauging, to binding off. Supply list given when class minimum is reached. Four week program. Instructor: Carol Mesimer. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Apr 6-27
M
6:00pm-8:00pm
Brambleton
27084
$35
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
INSTRUCTOR
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 30-Jun 1
M
18+
Mar 30-Jun 1
M
1:00pm-3:30pm
Leslie
27077
$225
6:30pm-9:00pm
Jordan
27078
18+
Mar 31-Jun 2
Tu
$225
6:30pm-9:00pm
Campbell
27079
$225
18+
Apr 1-Jun 3
18+
Apr 2-Jun 4
W
6:30pm-9:00pm
Jordan
27081
$225
Th
1:00pm-3:30pm
Legg
27080
$225
Explore Recreation Magazine • Spring 2015
Learn
You’ve been painting with watercolors since you were three... Time to take it to the next level!
The Brambleton Center offers a well equipped studio to create original works of clay in both wheel and freeform. Equipment includes 13 electric wheels, with one being wheelchair accessible, a slab roller, and an assortment of tools and accessories for shaping and sculpting the clay. A variety of glazes are mixed in the studio offering about 23 colors. Class fee also includes utilizing the studio on your own during select times when classes aren’t in session and the firing of pieces made during the 10 week term. Clay must be purchased through Brambleton Center at $25/25 pounds. (During Spring session, Saturday will be an open workshop opportunity for those currently registered in a Pottery class. All pottery classes are ten week programs. )
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Performing Arts
Tap Dance
A
Adult
Bluegrass Banjo
Learn to play chords, rolls and songs in this introductory bluegrass style banjo class. Students must bring their own banjo to class. Eight week program. Instructor: Earl Henritze. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
16+
Mar 31-May 19
Tu
6:00pm-7:00pm
Brambleton
27158
$43
Folk Band
Instructional band for guitar, keyboard, harmonica, mandolin, banjo and bass students. Perform real folk songs! Pre-requisite: two months of previous lessons. Instructor: Randolph Walker. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
12+
Mar 30-May 18
M
7:05pm-8:20pm
Brambleton
27112
$51
Country Band
Instructional band or guitar, keyboard, ukulele, and bass students. Prerequisite: two months of previous lessons. Students will learn to perform traditional country songs. Bring your own instrument to class. Eight week program. Instructor: Randolph Walker. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
12+
Apr 2-May 21
Th
7:05pm-8:20pm
Brambleton
27111
$51
Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Learn to play chords, read tablature and perform easy melodies like Amazing Grace. Bring your own guitar to class. Eight week program. Instructor: Randolph Walker. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
12+
Apr 2-May 21
Th
5:45pm-7:00pm
Brambleton
27110
$51
It is never too late to learn! Find a new interest by taking our introduction to tap dance class. The instructor, Anne Lavery, will keep your feet moving to the beat as you learn how to tap dance. Split sole tap shoes are required for the class and may be purchased locally at Dance, Etc in Vinton. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
5-8
Apr 7 - May 12
Tu
5:45pm-6:30pm
Green Ridge
27665
$25
Egyptian Style Belly Dance
This Egyptian style of belly dance involves every part of the body, isolating major muscles groups and working them in isolation or in opposition to other parts of the body. Major components of this type of dance include circular movements of the arms, hands, head, upper torso and hips. This class is a fun and effective way to exercise, relax and enjoy as an entertaining hobby. Six week program. Instructor: Elizabeth Watson. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Apr 7-May 12
Tu
7:00pm-8:00pm
Brambleton
27102
$38
Hot Latin Dancing
Indulge yourself in a healthy and exciting addiction - Latin Dancing! Experience how easily the Latin rhythms take over your body and allow you to perform the basic steps. Learn footwork, proper leading and following techniques, cross-body, body isolation, dance styling, multiple dance patterns including a dip and other fun moves. Six week program. Instructor: Edgar Ornealez. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 21-Apr 25
Sa
11:30am-12:30pm
Green Ridge
27693
$32
Harmonica for Absolute Beginners
Learn how to play campfire favorites ‘straight harp’, as well as beginning blues. Bring standard (diatonic) harmonica in key of C . Eight week program. Instructor: Randolph Walker. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
12+
Mar 30-May 18
M
5:45pm-7:00pm
Brambleton
27109
$51
Learn
Beginning Fiddle
This class is designed for beginners interested in learning to play the fiddle. Learn bowings, scales, and songs. Please bring a fiddle (Violin) and bow. Eight week program. Instructor: Earl Henritze. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 31-May 19
Tu
7:30pm-8:30pm
Brambleton
27157
$43
Improv Theater Workshop with BLC
Members of the Big Lick Conspiracy Comedy Troupe will provide a workshop on basic improv techniques including character development, story creation, scene development and essential building blocks of creating theater on the spot! Students will participate in classic improv exercises and games. The emphasis will be on FUN. Improv skills are great for theater but also carry over to work and home life. Live in the moment!
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Get your dancing shows on! Join Edgar his talented instructors and learn how to dance the night way - Latin style.
Get Paid to Talk - Intro to Professional Voiceovers
Have you ever been told that you have a great voice? This exciting class explores numerous aspects of voice over work for television, film, radio, audio books, documentaries and the Internet in your area. You will learn how to prepare your demo, how to be successful and earn great income in this exciting field. You will even have a chance to record a commercial script.
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
12+
Apr 11
Sa
3:00pm-5:00pm
Brambleton
27696
$20
18+
Mar 25
W
6:30pm-8:30pm
Brambleton
26436
$19
RoanokeCountyParks.com • (540) 772-PLAY (7-5-2-9)
Cooking & Hobby
A
Adult
New!
Asian Salads
Surprise your taste buds! These fresh, tasty (and healthy) salads from Asia are just in time for spring. Full of flavor and color, these salads use easy to find ingredients and are fun to make. We’ll prepare salad rolls (light appetizing rolls that are found at many local sushi stands), refreshingly easy cucumber salad, and a light Asian cole slaw which pairs wonderfully with summer BBQs! AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 9
M
6:00pm-9:00pm
Green Ridge
27553
$37
Sushi Workshop
Our most requested class! Love sushi? It is a lot easier to make than you think! This very popular hands-on workshop is designed to teach you everything you need to know to make delicious, healthy sushi at home. You will learn how to prepare and cook sushi rice, create fillings, and make great sushi rolls. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 13
F
6:00pm-9:00pm
Green Ridge
27554
$37
Over 55
55+ Ov
er 55
Driver’s Safety Program
Yeastophobia 1
In an effort to rid you of your fear of working with yeast, we will prepare three separate ways of preparing yeast projects during the course of this class. We will bake honey-butter dinner rolls, whole wheat bread (perfect for sandwiches and picnics) and, finally, over-night cinnamon buns. By the end of the class I hope you will feel confident to tackle all those yeast recipes you have been yearning to try! Instructor: Loni Bier. AGES
Cooking classes were the number one requested program in a recent Green Ridge member survey! Check out our new asian salad class.
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Apr 11
Sa
18+
May 16
Sa
10:00am-4:00pm
Brambleton
27379
$50
10:00am-4:00pm
Green Ridge
27380
$50
New!
Yeastophobia 2
In this class we will tackle the elusive Sourdough Bread from beginning your starter to its final completion. We will use the ‘Tartine’ method for preparing the sourdough bread. This model is based on the cafe of the same name in ‘where else’ - San Francisco! While our sourdough ferments you will learn the art of the French baguette. Instructor: Loni Bier AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Apr 25
Sa
10:00am-4:00pm
Brambleton
27381
$50
Quick and healthy-and looks great! Mason jars have gone way beyond just canning. They also make super portable and very nutritious meals that are quick and easy to carry. Instructor Loni Bier will give you the tips, know how, and recipes to make delicious meals in a jar AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
May 30
Sa
9:00am-12:00pm
Green Ridge
27699
$20
Register for activities online by visiting our website, www.RoanokeCountyParks.com. It’s easy, fast and secure!
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
55+
Mar 16-17
M-Tu
9:00am-1:00pm
Brambleton
26400
$0
55+
Apr 20-21
M-Tu
9:00am-1:00pm
Brambleton
27103
$0
55+
May 18-19
M-Tu
9:00am-1:00pm
Brambleton
27104
$0
Pot Luck Luncheons - Mason’s Cove
Join your friends for a social gathering and meal at Masons’s Cove Firehouse or Glenvar Library. Bring a covered dish to share. Bingo will be played after each luncheon so bring a gift to be used as a prize. Reservations are required. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
55+
Apr 16
Th
12:00pm-2:00pm
MC Fire Station
27105
$0
55+
Mar 19
Th
12:00pm-2:00pm
MC Fire Station
26403
$0
55+
May 21
Th
12:00pm-2:00pm
MC Fire Station
27106
$0
55+
Apr 17
F
12:00pm-2:00pm
Glenvar Lib
27107
$0
55+
Mar 27
F
12:00pm-2:00pm
Glenvar Lib
26406
$0
55+
May 22
F
12:00pm-2:00pm
Glenvar Lib
27108
$0
Medicare Decisions Made Easy
Learn
New!
Mason Jar Miracles & Quick Fixes
Refresh your driving knowledge in this two session program presented by AARP and held at the Brambleton Center. Fees: $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members paid to the instructor at the first session. Two session program.
You have been told that you are eligible for Medicare, but what does that really mean? This educational presentation will help you understand the Medicare program and what you need to do to make the right decisions for yourself regarding your medical and prescription drug needs. Presenter: Lynn Atkinson MBA, HIA, SCLA, AAI. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
55+
Mar 14
Sa
10:00am-11:00am
Brambleton
26870
$0
55+
Apr 11
Sa
10:00am-11:00am
Brambleton
26871
$0
55+
May 9
Sa
10:00am-12:00pm
Brambleton
27120
$0
55+
Jun 13
Sa
10:00am-11:00am
Brambleton
27121
$0
Explore Recreation Magazine • Spring 2015
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Technology
A
Adult
iPad for Beginners
Want to get the most out of your iPad? Learn all of the basics you need to get started in this introductory course, including hardware features, navigating the device, getting connected to Wi-Fi, downloading apps, working with settings, and more. Prerequisites: • Bring your iPad to class, updated to iOS8 • Know your Apple ID and password* AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+ 18+
Apr 15
W
2:00pm-4:00pm
South Co. Lib
27648
$20
Jun 2
Tu
2:00pm-4:00pm
Glenvary Lib
27649
$20
iPad - The Next Step
If you feel comfortable with the iPad basics, it’s time to take your knowledge and confidence to the next step. We’ll zero in on more settings, including those for keeping your device secure and protecting your privacy; learn more about using the popular browser, Safari; discover how to back up your iPad; and discuss many of iCloud’s great features. Prerequisites: • Understand basic iPad operation • Know your Apple ID and password* • Bring your iPad to class, updated to iOS8 AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Apr 22
W
2:00pm-4:00pm
South Co. Lib
27650
$20
New!
iPad III
If our previous classes have left you wanting more, come join us again as we delve further into iPad’s fun and functional features. We will talk in more detail about using the Camera; find out how to organize using Calendars and Reminders; and keep in touch with friends and family using Contacts, Messages, and FaceTime. We will also cover the new iCloud feature, Keychain, and much more. Prerequisites: • Understand basic iPad operation • Know your Apple ID and password* • Bring your iPad updated to iOS8 to class. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Apr 29
W
2:00pm-4:00pm
South co. Lib
27651
$20
Learn
iPad Features: Photos and Videos
In this class, we will focus on the iPad’s camera. Come learn the difference between the Camera Roll, Albums and Photo Streams. We will show you some powerful alternatives to the built in camera app. You will learn how to touch up photos and add interesting effects to your pictures and videos. We will also show you the best ways to save and share your creations. Prerequisites: • Understand basic iPad operation • Know your Apple ID and password* • Bring your iPad to class, updated to iOS8 AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Jun 22
M
2:00pm-4:00pm
Glenvar Lib
27653
$20
* if you are unsure of your username and password, please call 777-8782 with your device handy and we’ll help you figure it out.
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RoanokeCountyParks.com • (540) 772-PLAY (7-5-2-9)
All classes on pages 48-49 are led by the pros at Roanoke County’s Public Library system.
Facebook for Beginners
With over a billion - that’s 1,000 million! - users, Facebook is easily the most popular social media today. It’s also free, fun, and a great way to stay in touch with people around the country and the world. Let us help you get started. After learning your way around, we’ll show you how to edit your profile, post pictures and comments, find friends and handle friend requests, control privacy and other background settings, send and check messages, and use chat and apps. Whew! Prerequisites: • Please have your Facebook account set up before coming to class. If you need help with this, please come to class 30 minutes early for assistance. • A working email address (please know your username and password) is necessary to set up your Facebook account. • A basic understanding of computers is a must! AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 10-12
18+
May 8
Tu, Th
2:00pm-4:00pm
South Co. Lib
26920
$40
F
2:00pm-4:00pm
Glenvar Lib
27660
$20
Impressive Presentations with Prezi
Tired of using the same old presentation program? Try Prezi, an easy-to-use, cloud-based presentation software. Create and show great-looking presentations from any browser or from your iPad or iPhone. (This class will use the free version of Prezi.) Prerequisite: Intermediate computer and Internet skills. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 24
Tu
6:00pm-8:00pm
Glenvar Lib
26921
$20
No Fear Windows 8
If you haven’t mastered the latest Windows operating system, this class will get you started and show you where to find the features you’re used to from previous versions. Prerequisites: • Familiarity with Windows • Basic computer and Internet skills • Bring your laptop or tablet with Windows 8 to class for hands-on learning. Computers will not be provided for this class. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
18+
Mar 24-26
18+
Apr 14-16
18+
Jun 24
W
COURSE
FEE
Tu, Th
2:00pm-4:00pm
South Co. Lib
26924
$40
Tu, Th
2:00pm-4:00pm
Glenvar Lib
27663
$40
2:00pm-4:00pm
South Co. Lib
27662
$20
Making Word 2010 Work For You
Let’s take your knowledge of Microsoft Word up a notch! We’ll review the fundamentals of Word (creating, formatting, saving, and printing documents) then build on that foundation to advanced skills, such as proofreading, shortcuts, graphics, and text boxes. Prerequisite: Basic computer and Internet skills. Three-week course.
New!
Android Features: Photos and Videos
In this class we will focus on the camera on your Android phone or tablet. You will learn how to touch up photos and add effects to pictures and videos. We will also show you the best ways to save and share your creations. Prerequisites: • Understand basic Android operation. • Bring your camera or tablet to class.
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
May 6-13
W
2:00pm-4:00pm
South Co. Lib
27658
$40
18+
May 20
W
2:00pm-4:00pm
Glenvar Lib
27657
$20
Excel 2010 for Beginners
Excel has become a cornerstone program for the workplace, and you don’t want to be left behind. Here you’ll learn about the Excel interface, entering and editing data, managing worksheets, basic formulas, autosum, sorting and filtering, and printing your final creation. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of computers. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
May 20-27
W
2:00pm-4:00pm
South Co. Lib
27659
$40
Excel - Advanced (2013)
In this course we’ll delve into some of Excel’s more popular and useful advanced features. These include the functions wizard (including a tutorial on VLOOKUP, INDEX, and MATCH functions for database lookups), charts, pivot tables, data validation, what-if analysis, and more. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of Excel. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 10
Tu
6:00pm-8:00pm
Glenvar Lib
26919
$20
Microsoft Publisher 2013
Find out how you can use the latest version of Microsoft Publisher to create professional-looking flyers, brochures, and other documents. Prerequisites: • Basic computer and Internet skills • Experience using other Microsoft Office Products AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Apr 21
Tu
6:00pm-8:00pm
Glenvar Lib
27645
$20
Getting to the Root of Genealogy
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Jun 16-18
Tu, Th
2:00pm-4:00pm
South Co. Lib
27661
$40
Discover the world of the iPhone, including phone functions, camera tips, Internet tricks, eBooks, and useful apps. We’ll also talk about the benefits of Apple’s iCloud. Prerequisites: • iPhone 4S or higher with iOS 8 operating system • Know your Apple ID and password* • Bring your iPhone to class. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Apr 14
Tu
2:00pm-4:00pm
South Co. Lib
27654
$20
iPhone: The Next Step
Have you been using your iPhone for a while but aren’t sure whether you’re using it to its full potential? Take this class and fall in love with your iPhone again. We will cover how to use Calendar, Contacts, Messaging, Mail, Music, and more. Prerequisites • :iPhone 4S or higher with iOS 8 operating system • Understand basic iPhone operation • Know your Apple ID and password* • Bring your iPhone to class AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Apr 21
Tu
2:00pm-4:00pm
South Co. Lib
27655
$20
Craigslist
Not quite sure what to do with all the stuff you cleaned out of your basement, garage, and closets? Come to this class and learn how to use Craigslist - America’s favorite online community classified ads. We’ll show you how Craigslist is organized and how to create an effective ad to get your items sold and into someone else’s home. Prerequisites: • Basic understanding of computers and the Internet • Please set up a Craigslist account before class • We’ll be glad to help you with this an hour before class, if needed. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Jun 10
W
6:00pm-8:00pm
South Co. Lib
27664
$20
Learn
Genealogical research has exploded in popularity as more information has become accessible online. During the first class of this basic course, we’ll focus on making the most of the library version of Ancestry.com. In the second class we’ll try our hand at the popular Heritage Quest and other free genealogy websites. Bring a few names to research, including birth and death dates if you have them. Prerequisite: Basic computer and Internet skills
iPhone for Beginners
Need Help?
*If you’re unsure of your username & password for a class, call 777-8782. Explore Recreation Magazine • Spring 2015
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Camps & After School
Designed for working parents with fun-loving Kids! Roanoke County now offers after school programs for ALL elementary schools. Programs are either school based, or come with transportation included to Green Ridge Recreation Center. We also offer full day enrichment on teacher work days and snow days.
Ridge Kids
Similar to A.S.K., Ridge Kids is an after-school program at Green Ridge Recreation Center, serving K-5 students at Fort Lewis and Glen Cove Elementary Schools. Transportation is provided from schools daily. Daily activities include use of the gymnasium and pool, fitness classes, snack time, homework time and group games. Call 777-6315 for more!
School’s Out Day Camp / Spring Break Camp
• Back Creek E.S. • Bonsack E.S. • Burlington E.S. • Cave Spring E.S. • Clearbrook E.S. • Glenvar E.S. (NEW) • Green Valley E.S.
• Herman L. Horn E.S. • Masons Cove E.S. • Mount Pleasant E.S. • Mountain View E.S. • Oak Grove E.S. • Penn Forest E.S. • WE Cundiff E.S.
Join us for a fun day at Green Ridge or Brambleton Center when Roanoke County Schools are out. Swimming (Green Ridge only), gym time, arts, crafts, and games are all planned for the day. Register for morning, afternoon, or all day. Morning snack and afternoon snack will be provided. Please bring a bagged lunch. Green Ridge campers please bring swimsuit, towel and gym shoes. Please register in advance as spots will go quickly!
• Fort Lewis E.S. • Glen Cove E.S.
After School for Kids (A.S.K.)
This school-based recreation program allows children to have fun while fostering physical, social, emotional, & cognitive development. Enjoy full-day care five days a week, from 2:20pm to 6:00pm - with daily snacks and homework help. Take advantage of multiple child discounts! Activities include gym or playground time, snack time, quiet time and group or self-directed activities. Call 857-5035 for more!
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
5-11
Mar 23
M
7:30am-6:00pm
Green Ridge
25796
$35
5-11
Mar 23
M
7:30am-6:00pm
Brambleton
26997
$35
5-11
Apr 6
M
7:30am-6:00pm
Green Ridge
25797
$35
5-11
Apr 7
Tu
7:30am-6:00pm
Green Ridge
25798
$35
5-11
Apr 8
W
7:30am-6:00pm
Green Ridge
25799
$35
5-11
Apr 9
Th
7:30am-6:00pm
Green Ridge
25800
$35
5-11
Apr 10
F
7:30am-6:00pm
Green Ridge
25801
$35
5-11
Jun 5
F
7:30am-6:00pm
Green Ridge
25802
$35
Therapeutic Rec
Therapeutic Recreation Services is proud to be the valley’s regional service provider of recreation for individuals with disabilities. In partnership with the City of Roanoke and City of Salem, we provide top quality programs and services to people with a variety of disabilities. The programs shown here are a small sampling of our many offerings. Visit www.RoanokeCountyParks.com/trs for more info, or call 772-7529 ext. 2.
Aquasize
Program Examples
A
Adult
Learn
Self Defense & Safety
50
Do you know what to do in the event of a fire, home invasion, or other emergency? Hopefully, you will never have to experience any of these events, however, knowing what to do in the event of an emergency is an extremely important skill set to have. With help from multiple community agencies, you will learn new skills that will help you know what to do in the event one of these emergencies takes place and will give you the confidence to take action. On April 28th, we will visit and tour the Cave Spring Volunteer Rescue Squad. The following two Saturdays a special presentation from the Roanoke County Fire Department and Roanoke City Police Department with be given, followed by an hour long Self-Defense clinic from two black belt instructors from Wada Ki Karate. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 28-May 30
Sa
10:00am-11:00am
Brambleton
27423
$28
RoanokeCountyParks.com • (540) 772-PLAY (7-5-2-9)
Looking for a new way to meet your fitness goals this Spring? In this aquatics class designed especially for Therapeutic Recreation, you will get a total body workout without putting a lot of stress on your joints and muscles. Aquasize is a medium intensity exercise program that includes strength training exercises and cardio. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Mar 23-May 4
M
11:00am-12:00pm
Brambleton
27411
$45
Hiking at Bottom Creek Gorge
Virginia’s second highest waterfall is in our backyard! Less than half an hour from the Cave Spring Corners, Bottom Creek Gorge boasts a 200 foot waterfall that forms the headwaters for the Roanoke River. Owned by the Nature Conservancy, Bottom Creek Gorge offers five miles of hiking trails. Spectacular views of the falls await hikers at the overlook. Participants must be able to walk long distances unassisted on strenuous and uneven trails. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
PLACE
COURSE
FEE
18+
Apr 18
Sa
11:00am-3:00pm
Brambleton
27541
$23
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In This Camp Guide: Classic Full Day Camps.................. 51 Overnight Camps...........................52 Full Day Extreme Camps...............53 Trendy Camps...................................54 Cooking Camps...............................54 Arts & Crafts Camps.................,,...55 Lego Camps.......................................55 Aquatics Camps..............................55 Theatre & Dance Camps............56 Creative Play Camps...............56-57 Athletics/Sports Camps.......58-59 Teen Extreme Camps..................60
Kids in Camp
NEW location at Bonsack Elementary!! Join our energetic and experienced staff for a summer filled with FUN activities including crafts, games, swimming, cooking, field trips and much more every week. Camp tuition includes two field trips a week, activities and two daily snacks. Campers must bring a bag lunch (no glass containers, please). A $25 deposit per child per week is due at registration; balance is due one week prior to the starting date of each camp week. All fees are non-refundable. Sign up for all 10 full weeks of enrichment, or simply select the weeks you prefer! Save $10 off the price below when you register by April 27. Dates
Day
Time
Place
Fee
Jun 8-Aug 21
M-F
7:30am-6pm
Penn Forest ES
$175
Jun 8-Aug 21
M-F
7:30am-6pm
Bonsack ES
$175
Green Ridge Full Day Summer Camp
Dates
Day
Time
Place
5-8
9-12
Fee
Jun 8-12
M-F
7:30am-6pm
Green Ridge
27429
27439
$175
Jun 15-19
M-F
7:30am-6pm
Jun 22-26
M-F
7:30am-6pm
Green Ridge
27430
27440
$175
Green Ridge
27431
27441
$175
Jun 29-Jul 3
M-F
7:30am-6pm
Green Ridge
27432
27442
$175
Jul 6-10
M-F
7:30am-6pm
Green Ridge
27433
27443
$175
Jul 13-17
M-F
7:30am-6pm
Green Ridge
27434
27444
$175
Jul 20-24
M-F
7:30am-6pm
Green Ridge
27435
27445
$175
Jul 27-31
M-F
7:30am-6pm
Green Ridge
27436
27446
$175
Aug 3-7
M-F
7:30am-6pm
Green Ridge
27437
27447
$175
Aug 10-14
M-F
7:30am-6pm
Green Ridge
27438
27448
$175
Aug 17-21
M-F
7:30am-6pm
Green Ridge
27449
27449
$175
Green Ridge Add-On Program
Get all the FUN of a half-day themed camp with the CONVENIENCE of a full-day enrichment camp! The Green Ridge Add-On Program allows your child to participate in Green Ridge Summer Day Camp in the morning and afternoon, but still attend the Themed Camp of their choice from 1pm to 4pm. This gives working parents the perfect option to add variety to your child’s summer plans. You must register for BOTH the themed camp and the add-on listed below. Please note that children must have completed a year of Kindergarten in order to take part in this experience. Ages
Dates
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
5-11
Jun 8-12
M-F
7:30am-6pm
Green Ridge
27492
5-11
Jun 15-19
M-F
7:30am-6pm
Green Ridge
27493
$125
5-11
Jun 22-26
M-F
7:30am-6pm
Green Ridge
27494
$125
$125
5-11
Jun 29-Jul 3
M-F
7:30am-6pm
Green Ridge
27495
$125
5-11
Jul 6-10
M-F
7:30am-6pm
Green Ridge
27496
$125
5-11
Jul 13-17
M-F
7:30am-6pm
Green Ridge
27497
$125
5-11
Jul 20-24
M-F
7:30am-6pm
Green Ridge
27498
$125
5-11
Jul 27-31
M-F
7:30am-6pm
Green Ridge
27499
$125
5-11
Aug 3-7
M-F
7:30am-6pm
Green Ridge
27500
$125
5-11
Aug 10-14
M-F
7:30am-6pm
Green Ridge
27501
$125
Learn
Say goodbye to boredom! This program combines the “healthy fun” of Green Ridge Recreation Center with the excitement of organized activities from our experienced staff. Your camper’s week will be filled with arts, crafts, sports, games, swimming at Splash Valley and the indoor pool, field trips and more. All activities and two daily snacks are included in the weekly fee. Campers must pack a daily lunch, swimsuit, towel and athletic shoes. A $25 per week deposit is due at time of registration and the remaining balance will be scheduled through automatic draft of your bank card. Green Ridge members receive an additional discount per week. Participants must be rising 1st graders and have completed a year of Kindergarten. Save $10 off the price below when you register by April 27.
Look for the explosion icon to find out which camps can be expanded to full day programs as a Green Ridge Day Camp Add-On.
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Overnight Camps Explorer (rising grades 3-4)
Want to create the memories of a lifetime while enjoying a pristine outdoor environment? The Explorer program provides a safe and fun co-ed, residential experience for campers entering 3rd and 4th grades. Your days will be spent: canoeing, hiking, climbing our rock wall, playing field games, making arts and crafts projects, learning about the environment, archery, and many more exciting camp activities! Limited to 12 campers per one week session. Tuition includes all meals and lodging. GRADES
SESSIONS
AVAILABILITY
PLACE
BEFORE APR 27
AFTER APR 27
3-4
Weekly, Su-F
Jun7 - Aug 7
Camp Roanoke
$405
$430
Explore
Pioneer (rising grades 5-6)
Designed for kids with a passion for the natural world, this program takes a hands-on approach to learning and fun! Experience what it is like to venture through the woods, enjoying all that nature has to offer. Learn how people interact with the environment, focusing on sustainability. Your days will also be filled with exciting camp activities like canoeing, orienteering, archery, field games, campfires, climbing tower, arts and crafts, and much more. Whether you’re a budding scientist or just want to have fun with new friends, this program is for you! Tuition includes all meals and lodging. GRADES
SESSIONS
AVAILABILITY
PLACE
BEFORE APR 27
BEFORE APR 27
5-6
Weekly, Su-F
Jun7 - Aug 7
Camp Roanoke
$415
$440
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Programs at Camp Roanoke are accredited by the American Camp Association for quality assurance.
Outpost (rising grades 9-10)
Geared toward campers looking for a backcountry wilderness experience, Outpost is guaranteed to be rewarding and fun! Campers will start the week at Camp Roanoke participating on the high and low ropes courses and then travel off-site to experience three nights of tent camping, a day on the river, overnight backpacking, rock climbing, and outdoor living skills. Leave No Trace principles and environmental awareness are incorporated into all aspects of this program. Tuition includes all meals, camping fees, equipment, and transportation. Registration is limited to 10 campers GRADES
SESSIONS
SESSIONS START
PLACE
BEFORE APR 27
AFTER APR 27
9-10
Weekly, Su-F
Jul 12
Camp Roanoke
$485
$510
Trek - Beach & Surfing (rising grades 9-11)
Grab your swimsuit and join us for a week of fun in the sun! We will travel to VA Beach and set up base camp right next to the ocean. Our time will be spent exploring unique local habitats while learning to surf, sea kayak, and stand up paddle board. There will also be plenty of beach play, swimming and evening sunsets. Come make new friends and have the best week of your summer! No coastal experience necessary. Registration is limited to 10 campers. Tuition includes all meals, trip fees, and transportation. GRADES
SESSIONS
SESSIONS START
PLACE
BEFORE APR 27
AFTER APR 27
9-11
Weekly, M-F
Jun 21
Camp Roanoke
$580
$605
Trek - New River Gorge (rising grades 9-11)
Voyager (rising grades 6-7)
Looking for real summer adventure? The Voyager program is an exhilarating co-ed residential experience that engages youth, entering grades 6 and 7, in activities ranging from canoeing to rock climbing. The campers will also participate in: arts and crafts, environmental education, high ropes course and zip line, mountain boarding, creeking, hiking, horseback riding (optional for an additional fee), the climbing tower, and more! Registration is limited to 14 campers per week. Tuition includes all meals, lodging, and transportation. GRADES
SESSIONS
AVAILABILITY
PLACE
BEFORE APR 27
AFTER APR 27
6-7
Weekly, Su-F
Jun7 - Aug 7
Camp Roanoke
$435
$460
Join us on our trip to wild and wonderful West Virginia! This Trek is an extreme experience not to be missed. Campers will begin their trip at Camp Roanoke going through the low ropes course as well as climbing on our rock wall. They will then journey to West Virginia and experience tent style living, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, hiking and environmental education in the beautiful and historic New River Gorge. This camp is too awesome to miss! Registration is limited to 10 campers. Tuition includes all meals, camping fees, transportation and equipment. GRADES
SESSIONS
SESSIONS START
PLACE
BEFORE APR 27
AFTER APR 27
9-11
Weekly, M-F
Jul 26
Camp Roanoke
$555
$580
Horseback Riding Camp
Adventure (rising grades 8-9)
Take your summer excitement to the next level with this program designed for new and veteran campers alike. Throughout the week, campers will experience activities such as: high and low ropes course, zip line, kayaking, environmental education, rock climbing, hiking and more. The session will begin at Camp Roanoke and then travel to West Virginia for a three day, two night camping trip. Registration is limited to 12 campers per week. Tuition includes all meals, camping fees, equipment, and transportation
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SESSIONS START
PLACE
BEFORE APR 27
AFTER APR 27
8-9
Weekly, Su-F
Jun 7, Jun 14, Jul 19, Aug 2
Camp Roanoke
$465
$490
Saddle up and get ready for a full week of fun on horseback! We’ve partnered with Reba Farm in Bedford County to offer a hands-on, 6-night experience including lodging, meals, snacks and beverages. Learn to ride without any previous experience. Plus, get the horsemanship skills on the ground you need; including grooming, horse tack, nutrition, first aid, reining and more! Camp will end with a show on Saturday at Noon which family and friends are invited to attend. The course is limited to 10 participants. Children and adults are both welcome to enroll. AGES
DATE
PLACE
COURSE
BEFORE APR 27
AFTER APR 27
8+
Aug 9-13
Reba Farm
26922
$465
$490
8+
Aug 16-22
Reba Farm
26923
$465
$490
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Camp Roanoke Discovery (rising grades K-5)
Looking for a day camp experience focused on outdoor adventure and fun? The Discovery program introduces campers to a wide range of activities that include: archery (ages 7+), arts and crafts, field games, social development, climbing tower, hiking, creeking, special events, a trip to Splash Valley Water Park and much more! A hot lunch and snacks are provided daily. Free satellite transportation is available from Tanglewood Mall with camper drop-off from 8AM-8:20AM and pick-up from 4:40PM-4:50PM. Program runs Monday through Friday 9AM-4PM. GRADES
SESSIONS
AVAILABILITY
PLACE
BEFORE APR 27
AFTER APR 27
K-5
Weekly, M-F
Jun 8 - Aug 14
Camp Roanoke
$200
$225
New!
Nature Quest
AGES
DATE
DAY
PLACE
TIME
BEFORE APR 27
AFTER APR 27
COURSE
7-10
Jul 20-24
M-F
Explore Park
9am-4pm
$170
$180
27223
11-14
Aug 3-7
M-F
Explore Park
9am-4pm
$170
$180
27224
Summits Day Camp
Reach new heights in adventure and fun with the Summits Day Camp held at Explore Park. Throughout the week campers will engage in a wide range of experiences designed specifically for their age. Some of these activities include field games, archery, arts and crafts, hiking, and environmental exploration! Snacks are provided daily. Please bring a bag lunch and water bottle. Free satellite transportation is available from Tanglewood Mall with camper drop-off from 8AM-8:20AM and pick-up from 4:30PM-4:50PM. Program runs Monday through Friday 9AM-4PM. AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
BEFORE APR 27
AFTER APR 27
7-10
Aug 10-14
M-F
Explore Park
$170
$180
Explore
From the ridges to the river, we have some exploring to do! Quiet observation and energizing challenges combine for an experience that includes Leave No Trace practices, scientific discoveries, art, and hands-on investigation. Join this naturalist-led camp and discover Explore Park’s forests, meadows, and streams in a new way. Paddle boarding is also offered during this program for participants who can swim (11+). Please bring a bag lunch and a water bottle. Free satellite transportation is available from Tanglewood Mall with camper drop-off from 8AM-8:20AM and pick -up from 4:30PM-4:50 PM.
Explore Park has over 14 miles of trails, and fantastic river recreation opportunities.
Mountain Quest
Get ahead of the game with this week long day camp dedicated to the world of outdoor sports. Learn skills of the trade from experienced staff with an emphasis on education, ethics, and fun! Nail bull’s-eyes at the archery range, practice wilderness survival, hook a trout from the Roanoke River, orienteer the diverse terrain, and gain experience in hunter education, wildlife conservation, leave no trace, and animal track identification. Paddle boarding will also be offered during this program for participants who can swim. Snacks are provided daily. Please bring a bag lunch and water bottle. Free satellite transportation is available from Tanglewood Mall with camper drop-off from 8AM-8:20AM and pick-up from 4:30PM-4:50PM. Program runs Monday through Friday 9AM-4PM AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
BEFORE APR 27
AFTER APR 27
11-14
Jul 6-10
M-F
Explore Park
$170
$180
COURSE
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COURSE
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Ridge Ramblers
Ramble on over to Explore Park for a week long day camp where you will be immersed in exhilarating adventures. Cruise the mountain bike trails and explore the diverse terrain while hiking, cross country running, and orienteering. Campers will also participate in archery, team building, nature crafts, wilderness survival skills, and paddle boarding for those who can swim. Snacks are provided daily. Participants must bring their own bikes and helmets. Please bring a bag lunch and water bottle. Free satellite transportation is available from Tanglewood Mall with camper drop-off from 8AM8:20AM and pick-up from 4:30PM-4:50PM. Program runs Monday through Friday 9AM-4PM All programs on this page offer FREE satellite transportation from Tanglewood Mall!
AGES
DATE
DAY
TIME
BEFORE APR 27
AFTER APR 27
11-14
Jul 27-31
M-F
Explore Park
$170
$180
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Gym Giants
Ready? Get set, GO! Get active this summer. You and your friends will be playing all the games you know and love, Dodge Ball, Everybody Is It and many more. You and your team will also have the opportunity to create your own gym game. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
6-10
Jun 29-Jul 3
M-F
1pm-4pm
Brambleton
27373
Fee
Let It Go... Let It Go! Let your child go to the ‘coolest’ camp of the summer! We will dance, sing, make crafts and have a frozen good time. A special performance will be held on the final day of camp. Children may dress up but, it is not required. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
6-10
Jun 22-26
M-F
1:30pm-4pm
Green Ridge
27355
$90
6-10
Aug 3-7
M-F
2pm-4pm
Brambleton
27668
$75
$100
Star Wars Camp
Explore
Be one with the Force! Make light sabers, reenact scenes, play Star Wars trivia, design costumes and much more. Do battle with the dark side and restore the Jedi order. All materials provided. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
6-9
Jun 22-26
M-F
1pm-4pm
Green Ridge
27341
$100
6-9
Jul 27-31
M-F
1pm-4pm
Green Ridge
27342
$100
Beauty Academy
This exciting new camp introduces you to the world of cosmetology and teaches the fundamentals of hair styling, manicures, pedicures and facials. Come join us as we have a week of pampering. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
6-10
Jun 8-12
M-F
9am-12pm
Brambleton
27425
$100
11-15
Jun 22-26
M-F
9am-12pm
Brambleton
27426
$100
New!
Ninja Turtle Adventure
Cowabunga! Join us as we go underground through the many obstacles ahead. You will make pizzas, become ninja equipped, and create your own mask design. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
6-10
Aug 10-14
M-F
2pm-4pm
Brambleton
27356
$75
New!
Minecraft Camp
Blocks, Blocks, Blocks, Battle Monsters, Blocks, Blocks! We will create life-size Minecraft fields, make Minecraft crafts, play Minecraft games, and even battle it out on the actual game systems with each other. If you are a Minecraft fan-this camp is on your block! Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
6-10
Jul 6-10
M-F
1:30pm-4pm
Green Ridge
27546
$90
Junior Scientist
Physics, Chemistry, Biology - oh my! Create gooey silly putty, explore gravity through experiments and much more! Each day your child will bring home two very cool experiments. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
9-12
Jul 13-17
M-F
1pm-4pm
Green Ridge
27345
$100
Camp American Girl has been our most popular program3 years in a row!
Camp American Girl
Kit, Samantha, Julie-which one do you have? Bring your American Girl doll (or favorite doll) to summer camp! Each day we will have a new theme for you and your doll. Monday will be Fashion Day, Tuesday will be Grace’s Sweet Shop Day, Wednesday will be Solve the Mystery Day, Thursday will be Pajama Party Day, and Friday will be Happy (Un)Birthday Day! We will make art projects for both the dolls and the girls as we paint, bead, draw and more. Take home projects each day. Bring your favorite doll and come to play! Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
6-12
Jun 15-19
M-F
1pm-4pm
Green Ridge
27287
$100
6-12
Jul 13-17
M-F
1pm-4pm
Green Ridge
27288
$100
6-12
Jul 27-31
M-F
1pm-4pm
Green Ridge
27289
$100
6-12
Aug 10-14
M-F
1pm-4pm
Green Ridge
27290
$100
Cooking
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Kids in the Kitchen
Food is what this camp is all about! We will be learning how to make breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Campers will have handson experience working with measurements for cooking, using different ingredients and eating their own creations. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
6-10
Jun 15-19
M-F
1pm-4pm
Brambleton
27240
$100
6-10
Jul 6-10
M-F
9am-12pm
Brambleton
27241
$100
11-15
Jun 29-Jul 3
M-F
1pm-4pm
Brambleton
27242
$100
New!
Sweet Treats
Who doesn’t love a deliciously sweet and beautifully decorated cupcake? Or maybe you have a young baker who wants to learn how to make fancy sweets. This camp is for them. They will decorate cakes, cupcakes, cookies and brownies with stars, dots, swirls and more.
Camps with the explosion icon can be made into a full day program at Green Ridge! 54 5454 RoanokeCountyParks.com Call (540) (7-5-2-9) 387-6078 ext. 0 See page 51• (540) 772-PLAY Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
6-10
Jul 20-24
M-F
2pm-4pm
Brambleton
27408
$75
Arts & Crafts
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Recycle, Reuse, Recreate
New!
Do you recycle? Do you ever wonder where all that waste goes? Get your hands dirty recreating everyday waste into beautiful, useful works of art. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
6-10
Jul 27-31
M-F
2pm-4pm
Brambleton
27357
$75
Fee
11-15
Jul 20-24
M-F
2pm-4pm
Brambleton
27358
$75
New!
Super Hero Cartoonist Camp
Pull yourself way from watching cartoons and come learn to draw cartoons. Exaggerate the face and body as you create your own humorous and dramatic super hero cartoon. Suzanne Ross will teach you step by step as you create. No experience needed. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
8-12
Jun 15-19
M-F
9am-11am
Brambleton
27348
$75
Watch animals come alive right before your eyes! In this fun and exciting camp you will create animals using paint, sculpture and creative play. Make them come alive with your imagination. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
6-11
Jun 22-26
M-F
10am-12pm
Brambleton
27378
Fee
Lego
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Lego Camp for Youth
Build something cool this summer! Children will work on several Lego projects this week using pieces and kits to make their creations. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) will be incorporated into the camp throughout the week. Ages
Dates
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
6-10
Jun 29-Jul 3
M-F
1pm-4pm
Green Ridge
27276
$100
6-10
Jul 20-24
M-F
1pm-4pm
Green Ridge
27277
$100
6-10
Aug 3-7
M-F
1pm-4pm
Green Ridge
27278
$100
Lego Camp for Tweens
Watch your Legos come to life! You will have a blast creating fun Lego creations and adding a robotics component to your robots. We will use Lego Technic Sets as well as Mindstorms in this fun lego camp. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) will be incorporated into the camp throughout the week. Ages
Dates
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
9-12
Jun 22-26
M-F
1pm-4pm
Green Ridge
27280
$125
9-12
Aug 10-14
M-F
1pm-4pm
Green Ridge
27281
$125
$75
Lego Camp for Teens
Drawing & Painting
Find the artist within you as you work on a variety of drawing exercises using different materials. Participants will also paint with water colors and experiment with various watercolor techniques. Plus get a closer look at media including oil pastels, tempera paints and chalk. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
6-11
Jun 15-19
M-F
10am-12pm
Brambleton
27377
$75
Aquatics
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Do you love Legos? Lego camp is the place for you! Not only will we have fun adding a robotics component to your Legos, but we will explore architect and technic sets as well! Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) will be incorporated into the camp throughout the week. Ages
Dates
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
11-15
Jun 8-12
M-F
1pm-4pm
Green Ridge
27283
$125
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Little Dippers
Think so you don’t sink! Early exposure to swim lessons in preschoolers can improve motor skills and cognitive development, strengthens social skills in a group setting, and reduces risk of drowning. Children will have a group swimming lesson, themed crafts and water safety lessons in a structured environment led by camp staff and certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors. Focus on group swim lesson will be safety first. Children will also get a chance to have supervised free play in the pools daily during camp time. Children must be potty trained.
We’ll help you put the pieces together in Lego camps!
Splash Camp
Splash into a week of fun! Camp participants will spend time enjoying both our indoor and outdoor water parks, water games, themed crafts, group swimming lesson with safety tips, and activities under the direct supervision of our camp staff and American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors. Participants should be comfortable in the water and life jackets are provided. Children will also get a chance to have supervised free play in the pools daily during camp time.
Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
Ages
Dates
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
3-5
Jun 8-12
M-F
10am-12pm
Green Ridge
27256
$85
6-10
Jun 8-12
M-F
1pm-4pm
Green Ridge
27253
$100
3-5
Jul 6-10
M-F
10am-12pm
Green Ridge
27257
$85
6-10
Jul 6-10
M-Th
1pm-4pm
Green Ridge
27254
$100
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Let It Go... Let It Go! Let your child go to the ‘coolest’ camp of the summer! We will dance, sing, make crafts and have a frozen good time. A special performance will be held on the final day of camp. Children may dress up as their favorite character, but it is not required.
Theatre and Dance
Be a star on the stage...
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
3-5
Jun 22-26
M-W
10am-12pm
Green Ridge
27354
$75
New!
Minions Camp
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Hip-Hop and Creative Dance
This camp is sure to keep you on your feet this summer. We will explore hip-hop concepts from the old school popping and locking to the newer styles such as breaking. Come learn a routine or two and get the feel of choreography. Take the moves you learn after camp and impress your friends and family. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
6-10
Jun 22-26
M-F
9am-12pm
Brambleton
27236
$100
11-15
Jun 8-12
M-F
9am-12pm
Brambleton
27237
$100
New!
Theatre Camp - Robin Hood
Hear ye! Hear ye! Join Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men as they go on an adventure through this classic story. You will learn the basics of costumes, facial and vocal proficiency, the effects of sound and music, and proper use of props. The camp will conclude with a production of Robin Hood directed and performed by the students.
Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
3-5
Jul 13-17
M-F
10am-12pm
Green Ridge
27417
Fee $75
New!
Sponge Bob Camp
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Sponge Bob Sqarepants! We will make our own Sponge Bob Squarepants, design a Sponge Bob diorama, play games, sing songs, and even splash in the sprayground at Splash Valley. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
3-5
Aug 10-14
M-F
10am-12pm
Green Ridge
27410
Fee $75
Bob’s Construction Zone
Can we build it? Yes, we can! Learn about construction trucks and tools this week. Create cities in the sand using construction blocks, diggers, bulldozers and dump trucks. Children will enjoy reading the story of the three pigs. Every child will receive a toy construction truck to take home.
Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
6-10
Jul 20-24
M-F
1pm-4pm
Brambleton
27286
$100
Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
New!
3-5
Jul 13-15
M-W
9am-12pm
Brambleton
27321
$75
Theatre Camp - Cinderella
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo! This hands-on workshop will familiarize young students with the tools they need to plan, practice, and put on a performance of Cinderella. Students will learn about voice and facial proficiency, prop management, music, and stage presence. They will perform their own version of Cinderella at the end of the week. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
6-10
Jul 13-17
M-F
1:30pm-4pm
Green Ridge
27549
$90
New!
Improv Theatre
Improv is theatre created on the spot, guiding your kids toward collaborative, inventive performance and storytelling. Through improv, kids will learn to create, to communicate, to take risks, and, most importantly, have a ton of fun while meeting new friends. Ages
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Ages
Dates
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
11-15
Jul 6-10
M-F
1:00pm-4:00pm
Brambleton
27285
$100
11-15
Jul 27-31
M-F
1:30pm-4:00pm
Green Ridge
27640
$90
African Safari Camp
Come to where the wild things are! Africa is home to so many amazing animals. We will take a trip to this beautiful continent and learn about zebras, lions and elephants through arts and crafts. Plus, enjoy story time and a safari hunt. Each child will receive a toy animal to take home. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
3-5
Jul 20-22
M-W
9am-12pm
Brambleton
27319
$75
Silly Science
Ooey, Gooey Fun! We will explore different science disciplines preschool style-messy! We will make glow in the dark slime, exploding volcanoes, and more in this fun, messy camp. Please dress your child in clothes that can get dirty. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
3-5
Jul 27-31
M-F
10am-12pm
Green Ridge
27311
$75
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Register by April 27 & get $10 off camps $100 or more and $5 off all other camps here!
Blast Off Into Outer Space
Five, four, three, two, one.....Blast off! In this camp, we will explore outer space and learn about rockets, astronauts, stars and planets. We’ll paint a moon landscape,investigate Mars mud and lots more. Take home a space themed figurine. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
3-5
Jul 6-8
M-W
9am-12pm
Brambleton
27349
$75
Little Princess Camp
Princess camp is the perfect way to give your daughter the royal treatment. If you have a child who loves dress up, arts and crafts, story time and making new friends, then this is the camp for her. Each child will take home a toy tiara. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
3-5
Jun 22-24
M-W
9am-12pm
Brambleton
27347
$75
Knights in Shining Armour
Come with us to a far away land! Become a king, jester or knight. Dress in royal costume, create a castle and read classic fairy tales and more! Each child will receive a sword to take home. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
3-5
Jun 29-Jul 1
M-W
9am-12pm
Brambleton
27305
$75
New!
Bears Camp
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Join us as we celebrate a week long festival of famous bears. We will explore Brown Bear, Teddy Bear Picnic, Paddington, Corduroy, and “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt”. Activities will include songs, games and crafts. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
3-5
Jun 15-19
M-F
10am-12pm
Green Ridge
27409
$75
Dinosaur Stomp
Chomp! Stomp! Romp! Enter the time machine and go back in time to when ferocious dinosaurs walked the Earth. Make dinosaur footprints, dig for dinosaur bones and lots more! Every child receives a dinosaur or dino crafts to take home. It will be DINO-mite! Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
3-5
Jun 15-17
M-W
9am-12pm
Brambleton
27293
$75
All campers must be potty trained in order to attend these camps.
Into the Wild
Lions, Tigers and Bears, oh my! Your child will have a roaring good time pretending to be the wildest of the wild animals. We will explore the African Savannah, the Jungle, the Swamps and more in this fun camp. We will make fun crafts, sing silly songs, and play games all week long. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
3-5
Jul 20-24
M-F
10am-12pm
Green Ridge
27310
$75
New!
Yummy for Our Tummies
Calling all aspiring Chefs! This will be one messy camp! The campers will make some fun, sloppy and gloffy stuff to eat such as dirty cake, mini pizzas, fruity treats and lots more! Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
3-5
Jul 27-29
M-W
9am-12pm
BC
27375
$75
Pirate of the Preschool
Ahoy mates! Join us this week for some pirate fun! Dress up like a pirate, make treasure chests, and dig in the sand for buried treasure. Enjoy outdoor water play and make swords. Every child receives a pirate hat to take home. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
3-5
Jun 8-10
M-W
9am-12pm
Brambleton
27329
$75
Super Hero Camp
Who is your favorite superhero? Batman, Spiderman, the Hulk? Face painting, games, and crafts for superheroes! The kids will have a blast in this superhero camp that gives them a chance to show off their own superhero skills in obstacle courses and games. All superheroes will graduate from superhero academy and take home their own cape at the end of the week. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
3-5
Jun 29-Jul 3
M-F
10am-12pm
Green Ridge
27308
$75
3-5
Aug 3-7
M-F
10am-12pm
Green Ridge
27309
$75
New!
The Avengers Camp
If you love Super Heroes, you and your new Super hero friends will love this camp. Playing dress up, do arts and crafts and enjoy storytime. Each child will take home a super hero toy. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
3-5
Aug 10-12
M-W
9am-12pm
Brambleton
27376
$75
New!
Boats, Cars, Planes and Trains
Vroom! Vroom! Beep! Beep! Kids will make pretend race car and freight trains. Learn about cars, boats, planes and trains through art and construction projects. Every child receives a friction vehicle to take home. Paleontologist in the making? We’ve got you covered.
Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
3-5
Aug 3-5
M-W
9am-12pm
Brambleton
27372
$75
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Tennis Camp for Tots
This fun and exciting camp is great for preschool and early elementary players who are looking to get started in tennis or develop their young games. It’s designed specifically for youth with little or no previous tennis experience. Registration is limited to allow for adequate court time and personalized instruction for all participants. It’s the perfect way to improve your child’s coordination, agility and fitness. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
4-7
Jun 29-Jul 2
M-Th
6pm-7:30pm
Darrell Shell Park
27143
$49
4-7
Jul 13-16
M-Th
6pm-7:30pm
Garst Mill Park
27141
$49
4-7
Jul 20-23
M-Th
6pm-7:30pm
Walrond Park
27142
$49
This fun and exciting camp is great for all levels of junior players who are looking to get started in tennis or develop their young games. The camp is led by Match Point inc., a collection of area college coaches and players who will instruct campers on the basics of the tennis stroke, court positioning and scoring system. Registration is limited to allow for adequate court time and personalized instruction for all participants. This program is perfect for improving children’s coordination, agility and fitness. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
7-12
Jun 15-18
M-Th
9am-12pm
Garst Mill Park
27134
$99
7-12
Jun 22-25
M-Th
9am-12pm
Salem Civic Center
27137
$99
7-12
Jun 29- Jul 2
M-Th
9am-12pm
Darrell Shell Park
27136
$99
7-12
Jul 13-16
M-Th
9am-12pm
Garst Mill Park
27138
$99
7-12
Jul 20-23
M-Th
9am-12pm
Walrond Park
27135
$99
7-12
Jul 27-30
M-Th
9am-12pm
Darrell Shell Park
27139
$99
Soccer Camp for Tots
A budding soccer player in the family? If so, get them off on the right foot. The miniature version of our popular soccer camp, this camp will help children develop the basic soccer skills (kicking, trapping, running and agility) that are needed to participate in organized soccer. The camp is based on the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s youth developmental guidelines which focus on the fundamentals of the game in a fun and safe atmosphere. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
4-6
Jun 15-18
M-Th
4-6
Jun 22-25
M-Th
9am-11am
Bonsack ES
27130
$89
9am-11am
Cave Spr. MS
27131
4-6
Jul 6-9
$89
M-Th
9am-11am
Burlington ES
27132
$89
4-6
Jul 20-23
M-Th
9am-11am
Cave Spr. MS
27133
$89
Cheerleading Camp for Tots
Let your daughter have a blast discovering what cheerleading is. Topics include jumps, tumbling, pom pom routines, yelling and safety. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
4-6
Jul 13-16
M-Th
6pm-7pm
Northside HS
27206
$49
Developing tennis skills early can lead to a lifetime of sports success.
New!
Karate Kamp
Hi-ya! Learn the techniques to enhance motor skills and handeye coordination while having fun! Children will also learn ways to effectively protect themselves. Instructor Tom Ramsey will lead skills and drills to teach the proper pre-skills of Karate. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
5-8
Jun 15-19
M-F
1:30pm-3:30pm
Green Ridge
27306
$100
5-8
Jun 29-Jul 3
M-F
1:30pm-3:30pm
Green Rigde
27307
$100
Volleyball Camp
Have a child who is interested in playing volleyball yet have no idea where to begin? If so, this camp is perfect. Each camper will be schooled on the basics of volleyball including passing, serving, setting, spiking, digging, blocking and court positioning from high school coaches. The camp is designed specifically to give beginner or intermediate level players the skills needed to try out for middle school and junior varsity volleyball.
Teach that super man the fundamentals in soccer camp!
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Ages
Date
Day
Time
10-14
Jun 29-Jul 2
M-Th
9am-12pm
Cave Spr. HS
27201
$89
10-14
Jul 6-9
M-Th
9am-12pm
Green Ridge
27200
$89
10-14
Jul 13-16
M-Th
9am-12pm
Hidden Val. HS
27204
$89
10-14
Jul 20-23
M-Th
9am-12pm
Green Ridge
27203
$89
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Place
Fee
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Register by April 27 & get $10 off camps $100 or more and $5 off all other camps here!
Soccer Camp
For over nine years Roanoke County’s most popular camp has been improving the skills and knowledge of one of the Valley’s most popular sports, Soccer! Lead by a collection of area college and high school coaches and players, these camps are sure to help your child expand on the skills needed for organized soccer. The format of the camps is based on the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s youth developmental guidelines that focus on the fundamentals of the game in a fun and safe atmosphere. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
6-14
Jun 15-18
M-Th
9am-12pm
Bonsack ES
27126
$99
6-14
Jun 22-25
M-Th
9am-12pm
Cave Spr. MS
27127
$99
8-14
Jun 22-25
M-Th
9am-4pm
Cave Spr. MS
27124
$149
6-14
Jul 6-9
M-Th
9am-12pm
Burlington ES
27128
$99
6-14
Jul 20-23
M-Th
9am-12pm
Cave Spr. MS
27129
$99
Soccer Camp for Advanced Players
A dedicated soccer player in the family? If so, this camp is the perfect opportunity for a week-long immersion in soccer. The camp will focus on the nuances of the game with special attention paid to game strategy and advanced techniques. Each camper should have a solid understanding of the game and fundamentals. Campers are suggested to have a minimum of three years of soccer experience before registering. Due to the competitive level of this program, age exceptions are not made. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
10-14
Jun 22-25
M-Th
9am-12pm
Cave Spr. MS
10-14
Jun 22-25
M-Th
9am-4pm
Cave Spr. MS
10-14
Jul 20-23
M-Th
9am-12pm
Cave Spr. MS
See how many paces back you can score! The sport of archery is growing fast.
Archery Camp - Level 1
Bull’s-eye! Roanoke County’s newest program targets the world of archery, introducing children to the sport in a fun and safe environment. The camps core content includes archery history, safety, technique, equipment, mental concentration and self-improvement. All instructors are certified by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) and have undergone a certification program referred to as BAI, ‘Basic Archery Instructor.’ The program is the perfect opportunity to open the world of archery to children. Please note that this program will focus on the skills of archery, not hunting.
Fee
Ages
27214
$99
27212
$149
27215
$99
Basketball Camp
Does your child love basketball or have aspirations to play middle school basketball? If so, we provide the perfect opportunity to spend a week with area varsity basketball teams honing the skills needed to play organized basketball. Campers will be instructed on the basics of shooting, dribbling and defending with special attention paid to proper fundamentals. This popular camp always fills up early so don’t delay with your registration! B/G
Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
B
7-13
Jun 22-25
M-Th
9am-12pm
Hidden Val. HS
27113
$89
Co
7-14
Jun 22-25
M-Th
9am-12pm
Northside MS
27114
$89
Co
7-13
Jun 29-Jul 2
M-Th
9am-12pm
Glenvar MS
27115
$89
G
7-14
Jun 29-Jul 2
M-Th
9am-12pm
Hidden Val. HS
27118
$89
Co
7-14
Jul 13-16
M-Th
9am-12pm
Green Ridge
27117
$89
B
7-13
Jul 20-23
M-Th
9am-12pm
Hidden Val. HS
27116
$89
Register online: www.RoanokeCountyParks.com
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
8-14
Jun 22-24
M-W
9am-12pm
Hidden Val. MS
27150
$89
8-14
Jun 29-Jul 1
M-W
9am-12pm
Green Ridge
27208
$89
8-14
Jul 6-8
M-W
9am-12pm
Cave Spr. MS
27146
$89
8-14
Jul 20-22
M-W
9am-12pm
Hidden Val. MS
27152
$89
8-14
Jul 27-29
M-W
9am-12pm
Green Ridge
27209
$89
Archery Camp - Level 2
Take your skills to the next levl. Archery Camp Level 2 is designed for students who have successfully completed multiple Level 1 classes. The campers in Level 2 camp will shoot from further distances, at smaller targets. All instructors are certified by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) and have undergone a certification program referred to as BAI, ‘Basic Archery Instructor.’ Please note that this program will focus on the skills of archery, not hunting. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Fee
10-14
Jul 13-15
M-W
9am-12pm
Cave Spr. MS
27154
$89
10-14
Aug 3-5
M-W
9am-12pm
Hidden Val. MS
27155
$89
Cheer Camp
Let your daughter have a blast discovering what cheerleading is really all about. Your daughter will spend the week with an area high school cheerleading team to offer a four day cheerleading camp that will cover all aspects of cheering. Topics include jumps, tumbling, pom pom routines, yelling and safety with special attention paid to proper fundamentals. Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
6-12
Jul 13-16
M-Th
9am-12pm
Northside HS
27205
$89
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Teen Extreme Camps New!
Mad Science Camp
Water rockets, super explosive volcano secrets and more! Things could get messy in this camp. We will explore chemistry, physics and earth science through crazy experiments. Lesson plans will be SOL-based. Ages
Dates
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
11-15
Jun 15-19
M-F
1pm-4pm
Green Ridge
27413
$125
Babysitting Camp
Need to make extra money? Enjoy working with kids? Babysitting camp is for you! Learn First Aid and CPR for adult, child, and infant as well as games and activities to do with children while babysitting. We will also explore the business side of babysitting by creating your own business cards and fliers to take with you! Ages
Dates
Day
Time
Place
Course
Gumby, Wallace and Gromit, ParaNorman, and even The Nightmare Before Christmas are examples of stop-action films. We will create our own using favorite figurines from home, Legos, and clay to create a short movie to take home at end of the camp. Ages
Dates
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
11-15
Aug 10-14
M-F
1:30pm-4pm
Green Ridge
27427
$125
New!
Challenge Week Camp
Who doesn’t like a good competition? We’ll split into teams each day, and challenge each other to everything from Air Raid to Volcanoes and Craters. Don’t know what these high energy games are? Then sign up to join the fun! Games will include games of strategy as well as active, so please dress appropriately. Ages
Dates
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
11-15
Jun 29-Jul 3
M-F
1pm-4pm
Green Ridge
27420
$100
11-15
Jul 6-10
M-F
12:30pm-5:00pm
Green Ridge
27343
$125
Aug 3-7
M-F
12:30pm-5:00pm
Green Ridge
27344
$125
New!
Football, Basketball, Badminton, Volleyball and much more! We are going to take over a full court in the gym and play sports, sports, sports! We will have games like around the world, tournaments, learn rules of play and get moving! Please make sure proper attire including footwear is worn for this camp. Ages
Dates
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
11-15
Jul 27 - 31
M-F
1pm-4pm
Green Ridge
27412
$100
New!
Teen Community Service Camp
New!
Stop-Motion Film Camp
Fee
11-15
All Sports
*Early Bird Savings - Register by April 27 and get a discount off the listed prices! Get $10 off camps listed at $100 or more, and $5 off camps below $100.
Give back to your community! We will help out organizations like The Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House, Second Harvest Food Bank and more. At the end of the week teens will receive a certificate for their participation. Please make sure teens pack a lunch daily. Friday afternoon will be a well-earned fun day at Splash Valley Water Park after a week of hard work. Ages
Dates
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
11-15
Jul 13-17
M-F
9am-4pm
Green Ridge
27428
$125
New!
Guardians of the Galaxy Camp
Prevent the Phalanx conquest of the Kree system! Join as Guardians of the Galaxy in this fun role-playing camp that mimics the famous Marvel comics. We will play games and enjoy crafts fit for a guardian. Ages
Dates
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
11-15
Jul 20-24
M-F
1pm-4pm
Green Ridge
27424
$100
Lego Camp for Teens
Love Legos? Lego camp is the place for you! Not only will we have fun adding a robotics component to your Legos, but we will explore architect and technic sets as well! Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) will be incorporated into the camp throughout the week. Ages
Dates
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
11-15
Jun 8-12
M-F
1pm-4pm
Green Ridge
27283
$125
New!
All you need is LOVE
Explore the art of the ‘60s while moving and grooving to the sounds of that decade. Let’s be inspired by Beatlemania, The Beach Boys and The Supremes. Tie dye it, bead it, paint it, sculpt it, all in the spirit of the ‘60s. Ages
Dates
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
11-15
Jul 13-17
M-F
2pm-4pm
Brambleton
27364
$75
Minute To Win It
Your children will enjoy a fun filled week being a part of our very own live Minute To Win It game show. This week is full of many games including Cookie Face, Bite the Dice, and tons more excitement! Come join us if you think you can... WIN IT IN A MINUTE! Part work... Part fun... Part hanging out with friends! Teen community service camp.
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Ages
Date
Day
Time
Place
Course
Fee
11-15
Jul 27-31
M-F
1pm-4pm
Brambleton
27382
$100
Call (540) 387-6078 ext. 0
Rentals
Splash Valley Pool Parties
We’re already booking for summer 2015 birthday parties at Splash Valley Water Park! Each booking includes: • Unlimited Swimming • 45-minutes on the party pad • Three Pizzas • Ice cream and a drink for each participant You may bring your own birthday cake, but no other outside food is allowed. Ask about party packages for larger groups. Call 777-6306 to reserve your space! WEEKDAYS
WEEKENDS
$200 for up to 20 people
$230 for up to 20 people
Explore Park Wedding Rentals
Weekends are filling up fast at Roanoke County’s Explore Park. Choose from a historic church, reception building or visitor center for a flexible 24-hour rental. Call 777-6326 for a tour today! CHURCH & RECEPTION BUILDING
ONE BUILDING ONLY
OUTDOOR VENUE ONLY
$1,800
$1,000
$500
Multipurpose Room Rentals
2015 Pool Parties Now Booking! Last year over 6,000 rental participants took the plunge at Splash Valley.
Consider Green Ridge Recreation Center 777-6300 or Brambleton Center 772-7529 for your next corporate meeting or family gathering. A wide variety of spaces and table arrangements are available.
Enthusiastic, Energetic, Action-Packed Summer Overnight & Day Camps for all ages!
$275
Why pay more?! Camp Eagle’s overnight camp is . Registrations post marked ON or BEFORE April 15 save $20 off the regular cost.
Day Camps Before June 1 - $170.00 per week or after June 1 - $190 Day rates are available. $100 discount for signing up for 9 out of 10 weeks of Day Camp. Day Camp tuition may be tax deductible.
www.camp-eagle.org or call (540)366-2431
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Visit www.RoanokeCountyParks.com for a complete list of facilities and directions, or call (540) 387-6078 for more information.
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Roanoke County PRT Advisory Commission Catawba District
Hollins District
Donna Wooldridge Larry Peterson
Cave Spring District
Debbie George
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Murray Cook Vacant
Vinton District
Fred Corbett Jay Glenn
Member At Large
Windsor Hills District
Max Beyer Vacant
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VRFA / Explore Park
Mike Roop Richard Tomlinson
Bill Tanger David Hurt
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Administrative Staff
Doug Blount, Director Mark Courtright, Assistant Director of Parks David Weir, Assistant Director of Recreation
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The advisory commission meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6pm at our administrative office at 1206 Kessler Mill Rd. The public is welcome, but we request you contact the office at (540) 387-6078 in advance to add an item to the agenda.
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Shelter Rental 10. Hollins Park 11. Ingersoll Rand Field
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Community Parks
12. M.A. Banks Park
1. Arnold R. Burton Complex
13. Mayflower Hills Park
2. Bent Mountain Park
14. Merriman Soccer Complex
3. Bonsack Park
15. Mount Pleasant Park
4. Brookside Park
16. Northside Complex
5. Clearbrook Park
17. Oak Grove Park
6. C. Darrell Shell Park
18. Sadler Park
7. Gearhart Park
19. Stonebridge Park
8. Goode Park
20. Wayside Park
9. Happy Hollow Gardens
21. Whispering Pines Park
RoanokeCountyParks.com • (540) 772-PLAY (7-5-2-9)
Parks shown on these pages with the picnic shelter icon may be reserved for full day rental from April 1 through October 31 each year, with reservations beginning February 1. Rates start at $50. • Call (540) 387-6078 ext 0 • Or book online at: www.RoanokeCountyParks.com by clicking on the Register Online icon and selecting the Picnic Shelter Rentals tab.
Small Facilities 1. Catawba Center 4965 Catawba Creek Rd. 24153 • (540) 387-6078 2. Craig Avenue Recreation Center 900 Chestnut Rd. 24179 • (540) 857-5035 3. Kessler Mill Administrative Office 1206 Kessler Mill Rd. 24153 • (540) 387-60678
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Regional Facilities GR - Green Ridge Recreation Center & Splash Valley
GR 7415 Wood Haven Road, 24019 • (540) 777-6300
This 76,000 square foot facility features a wellness center, gymnasium, indoor pool and activity room. Splash Valley Water Park is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Two multipurpose rooms and the gym are available for rent, all with free wireless access. Book a birthday party at our indoor pool starting at just $150 for an hour in the pool, plus an hour in our exclusive party room. Call (540) 777-6306 to book your rental. BC - Brambleton Center
BC 3738 Brambleton Avenue, 24018 • (540) 772-7529
Centrally located in the Cave Spring area, this is Roanoke County’s premiere arts and leisure center. Brambleton is also home to Therapeutic Recreation Services, and the 4H Cooperative Extension. Room rentals are available starting at only $25 per hour. CR - Camp Roanoke
CR 6498 Dry Hollow Road, 24153 • (540) 387-6114
During the summer months, Camp Roanoke is a sleep away camp for youth. The rest of the year the facility is a base of operations for outdoor recreation programs, and available for corporate rental or team building.
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VC - Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor’s Center
VC Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 115, 24014 • (540) 427-1800
This welcome center is the gateway to the Roanoke Valley for many Blue Ridge Parkway travelers. Inside you can tour a museum about the history of the parkway and the region, and pick up travel information. Open seasonally, this facility is also available for community rental.
Regional Parks Explore Park
EX Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 115, 24014 • (540) 387-6078
Roanoke County took over the operation of Explore Park last fall. Over the next few months we will be creating a master plan for the property, with the goal of creating a regional outdoor attraction. Currently, visitors to the park can enjoy over 9-miles of walking and bike trails, or access the Roanoke River at Rutrough Point. Green Hill Park
GH 2500 Parkside Drive, 24153 • (540) 387-6078
This park is home to some of Roanoke County’s largest special events, such as Touch-a-Truck and the Marine Mud Run. With a large, flat grassy field and ample parking, Green Hill is a popular spot for races and sporting events. There are also two rentable picnic shelters and access to the Roanoke River. Read Mountain Preserve
RM 6101 Crumpacker Drive, 24019 • (540) 387-6078
Preserving 243 acres of forested mountainside in east Roanoke County, Read Mountain Preserve is home to 5-miles of trails of moderate to strenuous difficulty. A journey to the top of Read Mountain will lead you to Buzzard’s Rocks, one of the most impressive views in the Roanoke Valley. Vinyard Park
VP 150 Vinyard Park Drive, 24179 • (540) 387-6078
Vinyard is the largest park in Vinton, and serves as the home athletic field for several sports leagues or teams. The park contains 86 acres of field space, plus a rentable picnic shelter and playground. Garst Mill Park
GM 2699 Willowlawn Street, 24018 • (540) 387-6078
Nestled in a suburban area of Cave Spring, Garst Mill Park follows the path of Mud Lick Creek for about a mile. A central feature is the mile long paved greenway that runs the length of the park. Garst Mill is loaded with amenities such as basketball and tennis courts, as well as a variety of ball fields. Walrond Park
WP 6842 Walrond Drive, 24019 • (540) 387-6078
Walrond Park is loaded with amenities including some of the area’s best public tennis courts, and a new 2/3 mile loop path and boardwalk trail around Walrond Pond. The park also features a disc golf course, and one of Virginia’s only purpose-build soap-box derby tracks.
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Starkey Park 5701 Crystal Creek Drive, 24018 • (540) 387-6078 This park is home to one of Roanoke County’s largest collection of athletic fields, including several baseball diamonds and the adjacent Merriman Soccer Complex. Additional amenities include one of the County’s newest handicap accessible playgrounds and a rentable picnic shelter.
Splash Valley opens May 23. Have you booked your birthday party yet? Call (540) 777-6306.
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