Fredericksburg Parks & Rec activities for May 2016. For more information and to register, visit the Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation & Public Facilities website, or call 540-372-1086.
Children’s Programs & Events
Picnic in the Park
Tuesdays in May, June and September (except the Tuesdays after Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Hurkamp Park, 11:30am-1:30pm
Free and open to the public
Come enjoy the sunshine with your children, friends and co-workers with live music, children’s activities, moon bounce, and more! Bring a picnic lunch or buy a lunch when available. (Subject to inclement weather)
Samba Dance Class (Mommy & Me)
Tuesdays, May 17 – June 7
5:00pm – 5:45pm
8yrs – Adult
The course given by a Brazilian Samba dance instructor will teach the rhythms and dance steps of Samba. Pre-registration is required. Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center.
$30/$35 (residents/non-residents) Price is per mom/daughter team
Let’s Paint a Canvas for Kids
Saturdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm
May 14 – Bird in a Nest
May 21 – Rocket Ship
7yrs – 12yrs
Students will work with all types of paint, watercolors, scrapbook paper and random items we use in our day to day lives to create a 11inx17in masterpiece. Price includes all supplies. Pre-registration required. Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center. $25/$30 (residents/non-residents)
Art Experiences I
Tuesdays, May 24 – June 14, 5:00pm – 6:00pm (K-3rd Grade)
Wednesdays, May 25 – June 15, 5:00pm – 6:00pm (1st-5th Grade)
Each student will create four unique art pieces and receive a sketch journal to keep at the end of the session. Students will use oil crayons, watercolors, and acrylic paint. Pre-registration is required. Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center. $45/$50 (residents/non-residents)
Nature Programs & Events
Frog Walk for Tadpoles
Monday, April 25
9:30am-10:15am
2yrs – 4yrs
Leap on over to Motts Run Reservoir with your little tadpoles for a hoppin’ good time looking for frogs. Pre-registration required. Location: Motts Run Nature Center. $5/$5 (resident/non-resident)
Night Catfishing – Motts Run Reservoir
Fridays, 7:00pm-1:00am
May 20, June 10 & 24, July 8 & 22, Aug. 12 & 26, Sept. 16
Advance Price: $3 children / $5 adults
Info? Call Don at 540-786-8989
Stream Survey
Tuesday, May 10
9:00am-11:00am
16yrs – Adult
We’ll use dip nets and kick nets to sample Hazel Run for macro invertebrates then test the water for dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, and turbidity. Wear water shoes (no flip flops) or boots. Pre-registration required Location: Alum Spring Park Pavilion. $15/$15 (residents/non-residents)
Dipnetting for Dragonflies
Saturday, May 14
10:00am-11:00am
5yrs – Adult
Search the greening lakeshore for aquatic insects, tadpoles, crayfish, cricket frogs, and more! Wear mud shoes. Pre-registration required (kids must attend with paying adult). Location: Motts Run Nature Center. $6/$6 (residents/non-residents)
Basic Outdoor Survival
Thursday, May 19
4:30pm-6:00pm
8yrs – 12yrs
We’ll make an emergency kit to take home, build a stick shelter, start a fire without matches, and learn basic info that could help save your life! Pre-registration required. Location: Motts Run
Reservoir. $8/$10 (residents/non-residents)
Nature Art Journaling
Saturday, May 21
9:00am-12:00pm
16yrs – Adult
Soak in the gorgeous spring surroundings with the woods and the lake as our
back drop. Supply list provided. Dress for the weather/outdoors. Pre-registration required. Location: Motts Run Reservoir. $35/$40 (residents/non-residents)
Tyke Hike
Monday, May 23
9:30am-10:30am
2yrs – 4yrs
We’ll practice our colors and then look for them as we walk a section of Turkey Ridge Trail. Join us for a short story, a snack, and a little surprise. Pre-registration required. Location: Motts Run Reservoir. $5/$6 (residents/non-residents)
Frog Walk
Friday, May 27
8:30pm-9:45pm
6yrs – Adult
We’ll hunt down, catch, and release toads and frogs (nets provided) on this night hike. Bring a flashlight and wear mud shoes or boots. Pre-registration required (every age pays). Location: Motts Run Nature Center. $6 (residents/non-residents)
FREE KIDS’ FISHING DERBY
Sponsored by Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation and the Weekend Bassers
Saturday, June 4, 2016 (Rain Date: Sunday, June 5th)
Registration – 7:30am-10:00am
Event – 8:30am-11:00am
4yrs – 16yrs
Fishing, boat rental, games, prizes, vendors, hiking, picnicking…fun
for the entire family! (VA Game Dept. ‘Free Fishing Weekend’ – no license required! Location: Motts Run Reservoir. VOLUNTEERS & SPONSORS NEEDED! For information, call Linda Bailey at 372-1086 x213
Youth Sports & Fitness
Junior Karate
Saturdays, April 30 – June 11 (No class May 28)
9:00am – 10:00am
5yrs – 7yrs
This class is a great introduction into the world of martial arts for children. Pre-registration required. Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center. $35/$45 (residents/non-residents)
Isshinryu Karate
Saturdays, April 30 – June 11 (No class May 28)
10:00am – 12:00pm
8yrs – Adult
This program is for adults and children alike to help develop coordination, muscle tone, and self confidence. Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center. $35/$45 (residents/non-residents)
Midnight Madness Summer Series
Open to City residents only (primary residence must be 22401 zipcode)
Fridays, June 17 – August 26
8:00pm-11:00pm
11yrs-17yrs
This summer basketball program is a fun way to spend Friday nights all summer. It also includes splash nights at Dixon Park Pool. Bus transportation will be provided by City Schools on a specified route that will be given to you upon registration. Mandatory parents meeting date TBD. There will be no age waivers for this program, no online registration, and no on-site registration. You must register in person, with a birth certificate, at the Dorothy Hart Community Center. Location: Walker Grant Middle School & Dixon Park Pool. Free.
Youth Girls Volleyball
Mondays-Saturdays, June 29 -August 1
JV (9yrs-11yrs)
Varsity (12yrs-15yrs)
Players learn the fundamentals including passing, setting, serving and defensive
techniques. Travel intensive program. Registration begins May 3 for City residents and May 10 for Non-city residents. Deadline to register is June 4. There is a $10 late registration fee. Location: Fredericksburg Juniors Volleyball Club (FJVC) facility. $25/$50 (residents/non-residents)
Youth Girls Basketball
Mondays-Saturdays, June 6 -August 6
JV (9yrs-11yrs)
Varsity (12yrs-15yrs)
Learn the basic fundamentals in this league designed for fun, sportsmanship and teamwork.
Travel intensive program. Registration begins May 3 for City residents and May 10 for Non-city residents. Deadline to register is June 2. There is a $10 late registration fee. Location: Walker Grant Middle School. $40/$60 (residents/non-residents)
Youth Tackle Football
Mondays – Saturdays, July 25 – Nov 5
JV (7yrs-9yrs)
Varsity (10yrs-12yrs)
Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation is a member of the Rappahannock River Youth Football League (RRYFL). A travel-intensive program. Registration begins May 10 for City residents and May 17 for Non-City residents. Deadline to register is June 30. There is a $10 late registration fee. Location: Old Mill Park, WGMS, & Other Localities. $90/$120 (residents/non-residents)
Beginning/Intermediate Youth Tennis
Monday and Wednesday, May 16 – June 22
7:00pm – 8:00pm
11yrs – 18yrs
This course if for those learning the sport and teaches basic instruction. Basic strokes including Forehand, Backhand, Volleys, Overheads and Serve will be mastered. This course will include the dynamic warm-up, quickness and agility movements; hand toss drills with corrections, racquet fed drills and minimal live ball drills. Location: Memorial Park Tennis Courts.
$60 per session for Monday only, $100 per session for both days (residents/non-residents)
Advanced Youth Tennis
Mondays and Wednesdays, May 16 – June 22
7:00pm – 8:00pm
11yrs – 18yrs
This course is for players who have mastered the basic strokes and are interested in playing at a higher level. This class will include dynamic warmups, quickness and agility movements; high level tennis drills, and match play. Location: Memorial Park Tennis Courts. $60 per session for Monday only, $100 per session for both days (residents/non-residents).
10 and Under Tennis Beginning/Intermediate (Red Ball/Orange Ball)
Mondays and Wednesdays, May 16 – June 22
6:00pm – 7:00pm
0yrs – 10yrs
This course is for players who are learning the sport and need basic instruction. The national programming format for USTA will be utilized for this class. Location: Memorial Park Tennis Courts. $60 per session for Monday only, $100 per session for both days (residents/non-residents).
10 and Under Tennis Advanced (Orange Ball/Green Dot Ball)
Mondays and Wednesdays, May 16 – June 22
6:00pm – 7:00pm
0yrs – 10yrs
This course is for those players who have mastered the basic strokes and are interested in playing at a higher level. The national programming format for USTA will be utilized for this class. Class will include dynamic warm-ups, quickness and agility movements; high level drills and minimal match play. Location: Memorial Park Tennis Courts. $60 per session for Monday only, $100 per session for both days (residents/non-residents).
Adult Sports
Horseback Riding Classes – For Children and Adults!
6yrs – Adult
Lessons include safety, grooming, tacking, adjusting equipment, riding positions, arena work, and bridle path training. Shoes/boots with a heel are required. Pre-registration required. Location: White Buffalo Horse Farm. $120/$140 (residents/non-residents)
Beginners
Session I: Fridays, May 13 – June 3, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Session II: Wednesdays, May 18 – June 8, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Beginners + All Levels
Session I: Saturdays, May 14 – June 4, 10:00am -11:00am
Session II: Sundays, May 15 – June 5, 10:00am – 11:00am
Beginner Plus/Intermediate
Session I: Saturdays, May 14 – June 4, 9:00am – 10:00am
Intermediate
Session I: Fridays, May 13 – June 3, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Session II: Sundays, May 15 – June 5, 9:00am – 10:00am
Adult Tennis
Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 17 – June 23
7:00pm – 8:00pm
18yrs – Adult
This course is for those players who have mastered the basic strokes and are interested in playing at a higher level. Class will include high level Singles and Doubles tennis drills and
some match play. Situational tennis will also be reviewed in class. The class will be structured for those who are playing USTA team tennis for tournaments. Location: Memorial Park Tennis Courts. $60 per session for Monday only (residents/non-residents), $100 per session for both days
Beginner & Advanced Pickleball
Thursdays, June 2-23
6:00pm- 8:00pm (Beginners)
9:00am– 11:00am(Advanced)
18yrs – Adult
Pickleball encompasses elements of tennis, racquetball and ping-pong. All available courses are four (4) weeks in length and all equipment is provided. Each program lesson is open to a maximum of 12 participants. Location: Memorial Park. $40/$45 (resident/non-resident)
Pickleball Open Play
9:00am-11:30am (Beginner to low intermediate)
11:30am- 1:30pm (High intermediate/advanced/ competitive)
Looking to have fun playing pickleball with other local participants? Open play is held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (weather permitting). Schedule will alternate every month, ex: beginners meet in the morning in May and will switch to the later session in June. This format will be evaluated, and changes will be made accordingly.
Interested In Joining Pickleball Ladder Play?
The Stafford, Fredericksburg & Spotsy Ladder League (SFS) will meet throughout the summer at area pickleball courts. For more information, please contact Noel Lowery at (540) 903-5251 or e-mail [email protected]
Group Fitness Classes
Group Fitness Punch Card Programs
Group Fitness classes require a Group Fitness Punch Card. Each time you attend a class, it is 1punch. Group Fitness Punch Cards expire 30 days from purchase and can only be acquired in person at the Dorothy Hart Community Center.
30 Day Pass (Unlimited Classes) – $40/$45 (residents/non-residents)
Flex 12 Punch Card – $35/$40 (residents/non-residents)
Flex 8 Punch Card – $30/$35 (residents/non-residents)
Drop in fee for any class $5
Strength, Tone and Sculpt
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00pm-6:50pm
We work on our entire body including upper body, lower body, and abdominals through the use of free weights, flexibility ball, and exercise tubes. Instructor: Pam Wrobel, ACE &
CPR Certified.
Early Morning Sculpt and Tone
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:10am-9:00am
This program includes a variety of exercises to include ballet, yoga and Pilates to strengthen, tone, and keep you flexible. Instructor: Pam Wrobel, ACE & CPR Certified
Cardio and Strength Training for Active Older Adults
Tuesdays, 8:30am-9:20am and 1:00pm-1:50pm
Thursdays, 1:00pm-1:50pm
This unique strength training program is specifically geared toward the Active Older Adult. We combine low impact cardio elements, resistance training, along with core condition floor work.
Instructor: Teresa Powell, CPR Certified
Pilates for the Beginner to Intermediate Levels
This class will focus on activating deep muscles while helping tone, streamline and improve your posture through the emphasis on body conditioning, core muscle training, and flexibility. You will also learn to do Pilates exercises with props, such as small balls, large medicine balls, stretch bands, hand weights, Pilates rings and foam rollers. Instructor: Teresa Powell, CPR Certified
Balance and Gentle Stretching
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:15am-9:00am
This class addresses the issue of core stability through balance exercises. Gentle stretching would target the flexibility of individuals; keeping them limber for daily activities. Instructor: Pam Wrobel, ACE & CPR Certified
Adult Special Interest Programs
Watercolor I (Beginner)
Tuesdays, May 3 – May 24
10:00am – 12:00pm or 7:00pm – 9:00pm
16yrs– Adult
Learn how to begin painting your own watercolors. Each student will work on four pieces throughout the course. Supply list provided upon registration. Pre-registration required. Location: Atrium Gallery Art Studio
$41/$46(residents/non-residents)
Oriental and Tribal Dance Class and Mixer
Wednesdays, May 4 – May 25
7:00pm – 9:00pm
12yrs – Adult
New dance combinations each week to exotic music and rhythms. See FxbgBellydance on
Facebook. Pre-registration required. Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center. $49/$60 (residents/non-residents), $15/drop in.
Acrylic I (Beginner)
Thursdays, May 5 – May 26
10:00am – 12:00pm or 7:00pm – 9:00pm
16yrs – Adult
We’ll look at basic acrylic techniques; try an acrylic collage, a wash, and even a still life. Supply list provided upon registration. Pre-registration required. Location: Atrium Gallery Art Studio
$41/$46(residents/non-residents)
Photography – Understanding Exposure
Saturday, May 7
10:00am – 12:00pm
14yrs – Adult
Do you have trouble figuring out how to get the best exposure for the photos you want to make? This class will help you understand what exposure choices you have when making photos. Learn to control the camera so that you get the exposures you want. Pre-registration is required. Location: Maury Commons. $15/$15 (residents/non-residents)
Non-Profits 101: Getting Started (online course)
Monday – Saturday, May 9 -14
13yrs – Adult
Learn about the business type and the processes for: incorporating at the state level, receiving a federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) and applying for tax exempt status. Includes course manual. Times and directions for online class will be given after you register.
$35/$40 (residents/non-residents)
Adult Ballet
Tuesdays, May 10 – May 31
12:30pm – 1:30pm
15yrs – Adult
Learn the basics of technique and terminology. Includes learning body alignment, posture, and flexibility. No prior training needed. Pre-registration required. Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center. $60/$65(residents/non-residents)
Open Classes for Dancers
Tuesdays, May 10, May 17, May 24 and May 31
11:00am – 12:00pm
15yrs – Adult
Open class for students with training or no prior training. Aimed at achieving flexibility and well-being in a stress free environment. (Ballet technique, Barre center, and across the floor) Classes include a variety of dance forms and are open to students of all needs and
levels. Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center. $10/$12 (residents/non-residents) ** Fee is Per Session
Heartsaver First Aid and CPR/AED Certification
Friday, May 13
9:00am – 5:00pm
14yrs – Adult
Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches
students critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Please bring bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center
Photo Composition
Saturday, May 14
10:00am – 12:00pm
14yrs – Adult
Would you like to improve your ability to compose great looking photos? In this class we will explore composition techniques that will help you do just that no matter what kind of camera you own. Leading Lines, The Rule of Thirds, Keep It Simple, Use of Color and Cropping to improve your composition are some of the techniques that will be covered. Pre-registration is required. Location: Maury Commons. $15/$15 (residents/non-residents)
Samba Dance Class
Tuesdays, May 17 – June 7
6:00pm – 6:45pm
18yrs – Adult
Learn the basic rhythms ad dance steps of the samba. Pre-registration is required. Location:
Dorothy Hart Community Center. $30/$35 (residents/non-residents)
Performing Arts – Dance Workshop Series
Wednesday, May 18
5:30pm – 7:00pm
10yrs – Adult
A 90-minute workshop that includes instruction in dance and theatre arts. We will explore communicative medium of dance as a means of human expression involving our mental, emotional, physical artistic abilities. Pre-registration required. Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center. $8/$10 (residents/non-residents)
Let’s Paint a Canvas: Art Workshop for Adults
Saturday, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
May 14 – Dragon Flies
May 21 – Vase of Flowers
18yrs – Adult
Each workshop is an opportunity to play. You will be guided in a step by step process of creating a 12 x 12 canvas. Bring light snack. Supplies listed will be given upon registering.
Pre-registration required. Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center. $30/$35 (residents/non-residents). Fee is per workshop.
Upcoming Trips
Savannah, GA, Jekyll Island & Beaufort, SC
Registration deadline: May 16
14yrs – Adult
Join our bus tour of Savannah, Jekyll Island and Beaufort, South Carolina! This trip includes four nights lodging, eight meals(four breakfast/four dinners), tour of Jekyll and St. Simon’s Island, tour of Beaufort, SC, ”Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands, and a tour of Savannah including a visit to a famous historic home. Departure/Return: Dorothy Hart Community Center.
Monday, September 19 – Friday, September 23
8:00am – 6:00pm (Departure/Return time is subject to change)
Double Occ. per/person $489 (residents /non- residents)
Travel Insurance available ask at registration
**Single & triple rate may be available call for rate
National Zoo Trip
Registration deadline: May 20
4yrs – Adult
Departure/Return: Dorothy Hart Community Center. Pre-registration is required. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bag lunch.
Saturday, June 4
9:00am – 5:00pm
$35/$35(residents/non-res) (14yrs and up)
$25/$25(residents/non-res) (8yrs – 13yrs)
$20/$20(residents/non-res) (4yrs – 7yrs)
***Children three & under free with paying adult
Discover Your Maine Thing
Registration deadline: June 11
14yrs – Adult
This great trip includes four nights of lodging, one night in Boston, four breakfasts, three full course dinners, including a “Downtown” lobster bake dinner, tour of Portland, including Portland Head Light, Perkins Cove, Narrated Harbor Tour, Boothbay Tour, Kennebunkport Tour, L.L. Bean and Dexter Factory Outlets and more! Pick up a flyer or call (540) 372-1086 for details. Pre-registration required. Departure/Return: Dorothy Hart Community Center.
Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 15
7:00am – 7:00pm (Departure/Return time is subject to change)
Double Occupancy $629 per/person
Single Occupancy $810 per/person
American Celebration on Parade & Shenandoah Caverns
Registration deadline: June 16
6yrs – Adult
This is your chance to see 27 full sized parade floats and presidential inauguration memorabilia, including a 40’ pirate ship, a 30’ tall genie emerging from a golden lantern and even a 60’ x 20’ tall American Flag waiving in the wind. Plus, we’ll visit the magnificent Shenandoah Caverns. There’s an elevator that takes you to the caverns (no steep steps) but the tour through the caverns is a mile long so wear comfortable shoes and a sweater (its 56 degrees!). We’ll stop beforehand in New Market for lunch on your own at the Southern Kitchen. Known for their fried
chicken, this restaurant has a bit of everything for your dining pleasure. Pre-registration required. Departs/Returns: Dorothy Hart Community Center.
Thursday, July 7 9:30 am – 6:00pm
13yrs to Adults: $50 (resident/non-resident)
6yrs to 12yrs Children: $40 (resident/non-resident)
The Great Gatsby’s Gold Coast
Registration deadline: August 22
14yrs – Adult
Head to Long Island, NY towards the famous Gold Coast with us. Package includes: two nights lodging, two breakfasts, two dinners, admission to five Gold Coast Mansions including Old Westbury Gardens, Eagle’s Nest, Mill Neck Manor, Planting Fields Estate and Oheka Castle. Pick up a flyer at the Dorothy Hart for additional details or call (540) 372-1086. Pre-registration required. Departure/Return: Dorothy Hart Community Center.
Wednesday, October 19 – Friday, October 21
7:00am – 7:00pm (Departure/Return time is subject to change)
Double Occupancy $539 per/person
Single Occupancy $748 per/person
Christmas in NYC
Registration Deadline: October 7
14yrs – Adult
Get in the holiday spirit in the city that never sleeps. Package includes: one night of lodging, one breakfast, Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, guided Tour of Lower Manhattan, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue Shopping, and Macy’s Herald Square. Pick up a flyer or call (540) 372-1086 for details. Pre-registration required. Departure/Return: Dorothy
Hart Community Center.
Thursday, December 1 – Friday, December 2
7:00am – 7:00pm (Departure/Return time is subject to change)
Double Occupancy $360 per/person
Single Occupancy $469 per/person
