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Life and Recreation in Blacksburg, VA
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Skateboard camp and over 100 other camp
opportunities Pages 11-20
www.blacksburg.gov • SUMMER 2012
INSIDE: Recreation Activities – Registration Begins May 8th at 9am
CollegeAvenuePromenadePage 3
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College Avenue Project To Begin This Summer
IN THIS ISSUE
About Town is a publication of the Town of Blacksburg Community Relations Office.
Mission of the Town of Blacksburg To support a dynamic community by providing effective municipal services and enhancing Blacksburg’s quality of life.
Town Councilclerk@blacksburg.govRon Rordam, MayorLeslie Hager-Smith, Vice MayorSusan AndersonJohn BushKrisha ChachraCecile NewcombMichael Sutphin
3 College Avenue Promenade 5 Loving Where They Live 6 Summer Camp Fun 7 Recreation Center 7 Registration Information 8 Community Center 9 Aquatic Center 10 Shelter and Field Rentals 10 Summer Camps 19 Youth Programs 21 Outdoor Programs 25 Aquatics Programs 32 Municipal Golf Course 33 Athletic Programs 35 Adult Programs 39 Health & Fitness 43 Senior Programs
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For other important dates visit www.blacksburg.gov/calendar
KEEP IN TOUCH
What’s Happening?
Enjoy About Town and don’t forget to recycle.
Downtown is about to get another makeover as construction
on the College Avenue Promenade begins this summer. Once complete, the Promenade will create a safe and pleasant pedestrian experience that fosters a sense of community, accommodates a diverse range of people and activities, and upholds Blacksburg’s commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability.
By late summer 2013 College Avenue will be a gathering place for exhibitions and performances, as well as larger festivals and community events. It will accommodate the diverse needs of restaurants, retail, and theaters and arts establishments by providing flexible space that can be used for a variety of purposes.
“The members of Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. are very excited about the prospect of the new College Avenue Promenade and see it as an opportunity for the community to enjoy opportunities for more outside space to connect and commune within the downtown area,” said Laureen Blakemore, Director of Downtown Blacksburg, Inc.
Expanding on the pedestrian-friendliness of the North Main Street Improvement Project, the College Avenue Promenade will include wider sidewalks, accommodated by a single lane of one-way traffic. The traffic will flow from North Main Street toward Otey Street with on-street parking
on the Virginia Tech side of College Avenue. Making the street one-way, allows for more flexibility, creating the ability to periodically close College Avenue for pedestrian-only space during special events. The wider sidewalks will allow outdoor dining, and periodic bump-outs will allow public formal and informal gatherings.
To create at greater sense of community, between downtown Blacksburg and Virginia Tech, the iron fence will be removed that separates downtown from campus. In place of the fence will be a seatwall, providing a visual and physical connection to campus. The campus gateway area
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MAy 5Wheels and Wagons, First & Main, 10am-12:30pmBurnt Creative Vintage and Indie Craft Market, Roanoke Street 9am-3pm
MAy 8Parks and Recreation Registration Begins 9am
MAy 9Progeny Film Festival, The Lyric Theatre, 7pm
MAy 13Mother’s Day
MAy 11-12Virginia Tech Graduation
MAy 18Movies on the Lawn: “The Adventures of TinTin,” Alexander Black House
MAy 19Household Hazardous Waste Day, Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Authority, 8:30-11:30amColor College Avenue 10am-2pm
MAy 24Historic Lecture: African-American-Owned businesses, Blacksburg Municipal Building 7:30pm
MAy 28Memorial Day, Town Offices Closed
JunE 1Artcrawl and Spoken Word Celebration, Downtown Blacksburg
JunE 8Movies on the Lawn: “The Muppets”, Alexander Black House
JunE 15Odd Fellows Hall Open House 3-7pm
JunE 17Father’s Day
JunE 23Summer Solstice Festiva Downtown Blacksburg, Noon
JunE 28Historic Lecture: Site Visit to Yellow Sulphur Springs
July 4Independence Day Celebration and Parade, Downtown Blacksburg and Municipal ParkTown Offices Closed
July 13Movies on the Lawn: “Puss in Boots,” Alexander Black House
July 21Art at the MarketBreakfast at the Market, 9am-2pm
AugusT 3-4Steppin’ Out Street Festival Downtown Blacksburg 10am-10pm
AugusT 14First Day of Classes for Montgomery County Public Schools
AugusT 27Virginia Tech Fall Semester Begins
suMMER ARTs FEsTIVAl 2012 OuTDOOR COnCERTs(See Schedule Listing on Page 4)
Panjammers
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When the majority of Virginia Tech students are in town,
Blacksburg turns into a hub of activity. The downtown streets are filled with students looking to have a good time and patronize local businesses. Sometimes though, the different lifestyles of the average student living off campus and permanent Blacksburg resident, through no fault of their own, can conflict.
The Town of Blacksburg and Division of Student Affairs at Virginia Tech are working together to bridge the gap between town and gown by educating students about their rights and responsibilities of living off campus through the Love Where You Live campaign.
“This partnership is aimed at creating a positive message for students in a way that captures their attention. Too many times we find ourselves telling students what not to do instead of encouraging them to do what they can do,” said Matt Hanratty, Blacksburg Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager. “Students are a valuable part of our community and we want them to truly embrace Blacksburg as their home and make them aware of all the opportunities the Town has to offer them to be actively engaged while they are here.”
Through print, web, and social media, the Love Where You Live campaign will educate students
about the responsibility of living off campus as well as the many ways to immerse themselves into the
community; such as through recreation and volunteerism.
“Many students graduate from Virginia Tech without knowing much about Blacksburg,” said Frank Shushok, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs. “We understand that many students look at Blacksburg as a temporary home, but while they are here, it IS their home, and their first experience dealing with real-life issues, like rent and utilities. The Love Where You Live campaign is a
great opportunity to remind students of their responsibility, but also to show them all the wonderful things Blacksburg has to offer.”
For more information about the Love Where You Live campaign or to get involved with Town/Gown, contact Matt Hanratty at 540-961-4337 or mhanratty@blacksburg.gov.
Virginia Tech Students Loving Where They Live
from the early days of Virginia Tech will be a new focal point to greet those entering campus and College Avenue.
To make the project environmentally sustainable, stormwater planters are proposed to create a low-cost solution to manage the street’s stormwater runoff quality. Water will be collected in a shallow brick lined “v” shaped channel formed between the roadway and walkway. The inlets collect the runoff and direct flow into the storm water planting beds where water-tolerant native plants will filter and store pollutants and absorb water. Permeable soil lets excess water infiltrate back into the ground. Storm
water runoff from the street is cleaned and minimized before draining to Stroubles Creek.
“The redesigned College Avenue will be the centerpiece of our downtown. We are creating a high-quality, comfortable environment for people to shop, dine and spend time,” said Town Manager, Marc Verniel. “The improvements will be complete in the fall of 2013 which will coordinate with the opening of Virginia Tech’s Center for the Arts. The completion of all of these projects will make downtown Blacksburg even greater than it is today.”
College Avenue Project to Begin this Summer (Continued from Page 3)
suMMER ARTs FEsTIVAl 2012 OuTDOOR COnCERTsHenderson Lawn (Rain location: Old Dominion Ballroom)
www.sopac.vt.edu or call Jane 540-231-5921
Celtibillies
Jun 8 Monte’ Gill (R & B)Jun 15 Gerry Timlin (Irish Folk)Jun 22 Surrender Dorothy (Funk Rock)Jun 29 County ConnectionJul 6 Panjammers (Steel Drums)Jul 13 Andrew McKnight & Beyond Borders (App, Blues & Folk)Jul 20 Sexual Chocolate (Soul, R&B, Oldies)Jul 27 Celtibillies (Appalachian & Celtic)
“Students are a valuable part of our community and we want them to truly embrace Blacksburg as their home . . .”
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RECREATION FEES WHAT DOES R/NR MEAN? R: RESIDENT: Individuals living in the town limits or paying town taxesNR: NON-RESIDENT: Non-Blacksburg residents
REFUND POLICY Refund requests must be made seven days prior to the start of a program or rental to ensure refund or credit. •A$25servicechargewillapplytoallcashrefunds. •Refundsunder$25willbecreditedtothehouseholdaccount.
OPEN PARTICIPATION Allprogramsareavailablewithoutregardtorace,color,sex,age,religion,nationalorigin,politicalaffiliationordisability.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY •Forcancellationinformation,callthecancellationhotlineat540- 558-0742. •AllSeniorprogramsareontheMontgomeryCountySchools’ inclement weather closing schedule. •SignupforBlacksburgAlertforemailnotificationat www.blacksburg.gov.
REGISTRATION SummerregistrationbeginsMay8,2012at9am.Registerbyphone,mail,fax,onlineorinpersonatoneofthefollowinglocations:
The Blacksburg Community Center 725PatrickHenryDrivePhone:540-961-1149 Fax:540-961-1897
Blacksburg Aquatic Center 625PatrickHenryDrivePhone:540-961-1852 Fax:540-951-8313
Parks and Recreation Office 615PatrickHenryDrivePhone:540-961-1135Fax:540-951-8313
BlACKsBuRg PARKs AnD RECREATIOn – gEnERAl InFORMATIOn
Register online at https://recreation.blacksburg.gov. Firsttimecustomersmuststopbyorcalloneoftherecreation facilities to receive a username and password. Returning customers will use their household number to log in to the system.
DEAN B. CRANEDirector, Parks and Recreation
540-961-1135recreation@blacksburg.gov
Learning doesn’t have to end once school is out. Blacksburg Parks
and Recreation has summer camps to motivate, stimulate, and educate children of all ages.
Back again this year is the popular Adventure Camp. It’s perfect for the adventurous child who loves outdoor activities like caving, rock climbing and hiking. There’s even a campout planned at Boley Fields.
Kids who like to try a little bit of everything will love Fun Camp. Fun Camp campers will play games, go swimming and take day trips to go bowling, play miniature golf and more. It’s also a great opportunity to meet some new friends!
Younger children love Busy Beaver, Sporty Shorties and Inflatable Water Camps with Maria Rossi. Ms. Rossi gets kids moving with songs, activities, and lots
of exercise. Don’t be surprised if your child wants to nap after one of these camps!
New this year is the Super Athlete Science Camp. Mixing science with athleticism, this camp will explore the science of coordination, strength, and training (both mental and physical) that go into making the Super Athlete.
Kids who are into building will love the new Engino Building - Engineer Architect Camp. Campers will work with an advanced and 3D construction kit that is theirs to keep. They will explore how many ways to make a motor run and build a vehicle, chopper, robot, buildings and more.
Check out all the camp offerings beginning on pages 10-11 or call Blacksburg Parks and Recreation for more information at 540-961-1135. Don’t forget, registration begins May 8!
Camp Fun In the Summertime
MOVIES ON THE LAWN
The Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation and Log Cabin BBQ present
Alexander Black House, 204 Draper Road
The Adventures of TinTin - May 18 The Muppets - June 8Puss in Boots - July 13
Rain dates will be the following Saturday
Admission and popcorn are FREE!
Partners: The Blacksburg Partnership, Downtown Blacksburg, Inc.,National Bank, Real Life Dental Care, Starshine Events, and The Lyric Theatre
Bring a blanket or chair and purchase some delicious Log Cabin BBQ for the perfect picnic before the movie.
Movies begin at dark.
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LIFE AND RECREATION IN BLACKSBURG
HOURS OF OPERATION June - September Monday-Thursday 8am-10pm Friday 8am-8pm Saturday 8am-noon Sunday Noon-5pmClosing DaysJuly4May26-28August6-10August13-19 (Gymclosedforfloorrefinishing)September1-3
KIPPS GYMNASIUM2801PricesForkRoadPhone:540-552-2798
Kipps Gymnasium is only open for programs and gymrentals.Rentalfeesare$25/hrforsportingeventsand$50/hrfornon-sportingevents.Rentalsmustbemade24hoursinadvance.Call540-961-1135or540-961-1149forinformationand reservations.
COMMUNITY CENTER GYM A AND B Rentalfeesare$25/hrforsportingeventsand$50/hrfornon-sportingevents.Scoreboardsareavailableatacostof$15/hr.NonAthleticEvents:eachgymrentsfor$50/hr.
gEnERAl InFORMATIOn - COMMunITy CEnTER
THE COMMUNITY CENTER725PatrickHenryDrivePhone:540-961-1149Fax:540-961-1897
gEnERAl InFORMATIOn - AQuATIC CEnTER
COMMUNITY CENTER ROOM RENTALS Room setup is available free of charge with at least 48hoursnotice.AnyrentalsoutsideoftheregularhoursoftheCommunityCenteraresubjecttoanextra$10/hr.Oneweekadvanceregistrationisrequired.Call540-961-1149ore-mailjleahy@blacksburg.gov for more information. Multipurpose Room: $30/hr,holds180banquet; 250lectureCommunity Room: $25/hr,holds80banquet;100lecture Art Room: $15/hr,holds15Program Room: $20/hr,holds60banquet;80lecture,includes sink and counter Social Room: $15/hr,holds15,includessofasandbigscreen TV FITNESS CENTER FEES
Adults(18yearsandolder)Fivetimepass:$10Thirtytimepass:$35FiftyTimepass:$50
Allpassesaregoodforuptooneyearfromdateofpurchase.TheFitnessCenteropenswhentheCom-munityCenteropensandcloses½hourbeforetheCommunityCentercloses.
Facility hours may change due to special events. Please call 540-961-1149 for more information.
HOURS AND FEES AQUATIC CENTER625PatrickHenryDrivePhone:540-961-1852/Fax:540-951-8313
WATER EXERCISE PASSESCLOSING DAYSMay 28, July 4, August 26 - September 8.Forinformationonbi-weeklyschedules,facilitypolicies,andrulespleasecheckthewebsiteatwww.blacksburg.gov/recreationorcall540-961-1852.
Building HoursTheAquaticCenterisopenfrom6am-9:30pmMon-day-Thursday,6am-7:15pmFridays,noon-6:45pmSaturdaysand1-6pmSundays.Thefrontdoorswillbeopenedat6am.Patronsareexpectedtoexitthebuildingwithin20minutesafterthepoolcloses.Currentschedulesareavailableatthepooloronlineat:www.blacksburg.gov/recreation
DAYCARE, SCHOOLS AND OTHER GROUPSGroupsplanningtobring10ormoreswimmersdur-ing recreational swim hours are required to schedule withtheAquaticCenteratleastoneweekinadvance.Groupswithchildrenundertheageof10aretohaveoneadultsupervisinginthewater,pereightchildren.
Lobby Rental Package: $65Pooladmissionforupto15peopleAdditionalpriceperpersonis$3
Lobby Rental and Tableware Package: $90Pooladmissionforupto15peopleAdditionalpriceperpersonis$3Choiceoftablewarecolor(pink,green,blue,purple)Tablewarewillincludeplates,cups,napkins,tablecloth,forksandspoonsfor15peoplePrivateRentalsareavailableonFridaysandSatur-days,7:30-9:15pm.Patronsareexpectedtoexitby9:30pm.
Private Rental Package: $125Pooladmissionforupto25peopleForpartieslargerthan25peopletherewillbeanadditionalchargeof$25Use of large inflatable toys
Private Rental and Tableware Package: $150Pooladmissionforupto25peopleForpartieslargerthan25peopletherewillbeanadditionalchargeof$25.00Use of large inflatable toysChoiceoftablewarecolor(pink,green,blue,purple)
PASS INFORMATIONDailyAdmission:Adults(15-64):$3.50Seniors(65andup):$3Youth(3-14):$3After8pmratesdecreaseby$.50
10 Swim Passes:Adults(15-64):$30Seniors(65andup):$25Youth(3-14):$25
30 Swim Passes:Adults(15-64):$85Seniors(65&up):$70Youth(3-14):$70PleaseNOTE:10and30SwimPassesexpireoneyear from purchase date.
Yearly Passes:Primary Account MemberAdults(15-64):$230Seniors(65andup):$200Youth(3-14):$200
Additional Account MemberAdult (20-64): $160Senior(65andup):$100YoungAdult(15-19):$100Youth(3-14):$85
Water Exercise Unlimited Pass:WaterExerciseUnlimitedPass-$250-Thispassissimilar to our yearly membership pass. It entitles the participant to attend any water aerobics class thattheywant.Passexpiresoneyearfromdateofpurchase and is non-transferable.
Water Exercise Punch Pass: Entitlestheuserto20classesoftheirchoice.Passexpiressixmonthsfromdate of purchase and is non-transferable.WaterExerciseDailyFee:$3-Entitlestheusertoonewater aerobics class.
MASTERS SWIMMING PROGRAM PASSESMasters Punch Pass -$65-Entitlestheuserto20classesoftheMastersprogram.Passexpiressix months from date of purchase and is non-transferable.
Masters Daily Fee-$3.75-EntitlestheusertooneMastersclass.
**PleasecontactAquaticstafffordetailsonallpassesand rentals **
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LIFE AND RECREATION IN BLACKSBURG
sHElTER AnD FIElD REnTAls
PICNIC SHELTERSPicnicshelterreservationsmaybemadeattheRecreationOffice,615PatrickHenryDrive,Monday-Friday,8am-5pmorbyphone.
Shelterreservationtimesare10am-3pm,4pm-darkorfortheentireday.Feesare$25/half-dayperiodor$50/allday.Thefeeisnon-refundableunlessinclementweatherpreventsuseonthedayofreservation.
Municipal Park Shelter Rentals: Shelter I: Seats160people.LocatedonTurnerStreet.
Shelter II: Seats48people.LocatedonTurnerStreet,parkside.
Shelter III: Seats24people.LocatedonPatrickHenryside.
Nellie’s Cave Park: Seats100people.Locatedattheendof GrissomLane.
Toms Creek Park: Seats32people.LocatedonTomsCreekRoad,westofRoute460.1/4mileonright.
Heritage Community Park: ShelteronGladeseats64,shelteronMeadowbrookseats64.
Wong Park: Seats32people.Locatedat303WilsonAvenue.
Skate Park Shelter: Seats20people.Locatedinfrontofmainoffice,615PatrickHenryDrive.
Tennis Court Shelter: Seats24people.Locatedat615PatrickHenryDrive.
Field Rentals Fieldsmaybereservedforsoftball,baseball,orsoccerforafeeof$5/hr.Tournamentfeesare$75/field,perday+$35/hrforlights+$100(refundable)damagedeposit.
Horseshoe Rentals at Municipal and Nellie’s Cave Park$5/set.HorseshoescanberentedattheBlacksburgCommunityCenterorthemainoffice.
CAlEnDAR FOR CAMPs (Continued from Page 10)
June 4-8 Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page Morning Art Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Afternoon Art Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Beginners Skateboard Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Sandlot All Sports Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15All Sports & Swim Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Fun Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Inflatable Indoor/Outdoor Water Fun Camp . . . . . . 16Camp River Runner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
June 11-15 Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page Busy Beaver Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Inflatables Fun Water Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Morning Art Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Afternoon Art Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Sandlot Soccer Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Soccer & Swim Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Fun Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16WOW Creative Writing Camp - Words Storytelling 17WOW Bugs! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Operation Ecosystem Awareness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Adventure Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Camp River Runner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
June 18-22 Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page Art Start Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Morning Art Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Afternoon Art Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Beginners Skateboard Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Tennis Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Sandlot Soccer Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Soccer & Swim Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Inflatable Indoor/Outdoor Water Fun Camp . . . . . . 16WOW Build It - Engineering For Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . 17WOW Lego Star Wars - Keep The Kit! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Camp River Runner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
June 25-29 Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page Busy Beaver Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Sporty Shorties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Morning Art Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Afternoon Art Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Beginners Skateboard Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Superathlete Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Sandlot Basketball Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Basketball & Swim Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Fun Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Stem Thinking Inside The Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Stem Designing Bridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Operation Ecosystem Awareness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Adventure Mini Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
July 16-20 Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page Busy Beaver Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Sporty Shorties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Fashion Design And Youth Modeling Mini Camp 12Morning Art Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Afternoon Art Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Sir George And The Fire Breathing Dragon – June Bug Kidstock Summer Theatre Camp . . . . . . . . . 13Sandlot All Sports Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 All Sports & Swim Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Blacksburg Youth Bowling Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Fun Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16WOW Lego MBA - Keep The Kit! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Wow Robotics - Keep The Kit! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
July 23-27 Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page Morning Art Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Afternoon Art Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Tennis Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Blacksburg Youth Bowling Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Sandlot Basketball Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Basketball & Swim Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Fun Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16WOW Creative Writing Camp - Words Storytelling 17WOW Bugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Operation Ecosystem Awareness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Engino Building - Engineer Architect Camp . . . . . . . 17Adventure Mini Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
July 30-August 3 Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page Morning Art Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Afternoon Art Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Intermediate Skateboard Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Morning Sports & Games Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Afternoon Sports, Games & Swim Camp . . . . . . . . . 14WOW Build It - Engineering For Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . 18WOW Lego Star Wars - Keep The Kit! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Adventure Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
August 6-10 Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page Football Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Adventure Camp 19
July 9-13 Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page Busy Beaver Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Inflatables Fun Water Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Art Start Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Total Art Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Morning Art Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Afternoon Art Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Tennis Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Beginners Skateboard Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Sandlot Soccer Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Soccer & Swim Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Fun Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16WOW Gross Out Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17WOW Gross Out 2 Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Operation Ecosystem Awareness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Act & React Drama Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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BUSY BEAVER CAMP Thiscampwillincludeartsandcrafts,move-mentexercisewith songs, activities and spe-cialguest.Instructor:MariaRossi
Location Kipps Elementary School
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
301005 – A1 Jun 11-15 3-4 yrs 9am-noon $65/$75
301005 – A2 Jun25-29 4-5 yrs 9am-noon $65/$75
301005 – A3 Jul9-13 3-4 yrs 9am-noon $65/$75
301005 – A4 Jul 16-20 5-6 yrs 9am-noon $65/$75
SPORTY SHORTIES CAMPA fun recreational experience for children,this camp will furnish basic instruction and teachthefundamentalsforsoccer,t-ball,andvolleyball.Instructor:MariaRossi
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
301002 – A1 Jun 25-29 3-4 yrs 1-3pm $65/$75
301002 –A2 Jul 16-20 4-5 yrs 1-3pm $65/$75
Location Kipps Elementary School
INFLATABLES FUN WATER CAMPA fun recreational experience for childrenprovided by kidercizeparties.com under the direction of Maria Rossi and Lori Moench.Bring bathing suit, towel, sun screen, snack(nopeanutproducts)andchangeofclothes
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
301010 – A1 Jun11-15 4-5 yrs 1-3pm $60/$70
301010 –A2 Jul 9-13 5-6 yrs 1-3pm $60/$70
Location Kipps Elementary School
ART START CAMPIt’s fun to be an artist! Young children lovecoming toArt Campwhere they can createallkindsofartprojectsusingmanydifferentmedia.Alltheyneedtobringistheircreativityand imagination.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
301003 – A1 Jun 18-21 4-6 yrs 9am-12:30pm $65/$75
301003 – A2 Jun 18-21 4-6 yrs 1-4:30pm $65/$75
301003 – A3 JuL 9-12 4-6 yrs 9am-12:30pm $65/$75
Location Harding Avenue Elementary School
TOTAL ART CAMPLearn all about art and artists throughhands-on, creativeexploration inallmedia,and have fun while doing it! Watercolor,acrylic, tempera painting, drawing, collage,printmaking, 3-dimensional work andceramics.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
301007 – A1 July 9-12 7-9 years 1-4:30pm $65/$75
Location Harding Avenue Elementary School
FASHION DESIGN AND YOUTH MODELING MINI CAMPLearn runwaymodeling; makeup,etiquette, and auditioning for TVandradio.Parentsandfriendsareinvitedtoattendthelast½hourofthe class for a fun and exciting fash-ion show.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302412-TV Jul 16-20 8-12 yrs 1-4pm $80/$90
Location Blacksburg Community Center
MORNING ART CAMP Havefunlearningthefundamentalsofart.Attheendof eachweek, the studentwill comehome with a portfolio of art work. Bring a snack and a drink.
Location Blacksburg Community Center
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302412-RC Jun 4-8 7-9 yrs 9am-noon $50/$60
302412-R1 Jun 11-15 7-9 yrs 9am-noon $50/$60
302412-R2 Jun 18-22 7-9 yrs 9am-noon $50/$60
302412-R3 Jun 25-29 7-9 yrs 9am-noon $50/$60
302412-R4 Jul 9-13 7-9 yrs 9am-noon $50/$60
302412-R5 Jul 16-20 7-9 yrs 9am-noon $50/$60
302412-R6 Jul 23-27 7-9 yrs 9am-noon $50/$60
302412-R7 Jul 30-Aug 3 7-9 yrs 9am-noon $50/$60
AFTERNOON ART CAMP HavefunlearningthefundamentalsofArt.Atthe endof eachweek, the studentwill comehome with a portfolio of art work. Each ses-sion has a focus but includes all types of art. Packasnackandadrinkforbreaktime.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302412-RP Jun 4-8 9-14 yrs 1-4pm $50/$60
302412-S1 Jun 11-15 9-14 yrs 1-4pm $50/$60
302412-S2 Jun 18-22 9-14 yrs 1-4pm $50/$60
302412-S3 Jun 25-29 9-14 yrs 1-4pm $50/$60
302412-S4 Jul 9-13 9-14 yrs 1-4pm $50/$60
302412-S5 Jul 16-20 9-14 yrs 1-4pm $50/$60
302412-S6 Jul 23-27 9-14 yrs 1-4pm $50/$60
302412-S7 Jul 30-Aug 3 9-14 yrs 1-4pm $50/$60
302412-RC General Introduction to Fine Arts302412-R1 Drawing - Still life, landscape to full figure302412-R2 Painting302412-R3 Sculpture – Using recycled goods and nature302412-R4 Collage and graphic design302412-R5 Drawing and watercolor302412-R6 Abstract to action painting
302412-RP General Introduction to Fine Arts 302412-S1 Drawing - Still life, landscape to full figure302412-S2 Painting302412-S3 Sculpture – Using recycled goods and nature302412-S4 Collage and graphic design302412-S5 Drawing and watercolor302412-S6 Abstract to action painting
Location Blacksburg Community Center
SIR GEORGE AND THE FIRE BREATHING DRAGON – JUNE BUG KIDSTOCK SUMMER THEATRE CAMPJoin our cast of knights, witches, damselsand Cecil the Fire Breathing Dragon. Thissummer’scampproduction is the JuneBug’sversionofaclassictale,completewithalltheadventure, silliness, music, dance, costumesand workshops.
Activity # Date Age Time **Fee (R/NR)
302412-JB M-Th Jul 16-19
6-13 yrs 9am-2:30pm $125/$135
302412-JB F Jul 20 6-13 yrs 9am-12:30pm; Return at
6 pm
$125/$135
Location Kipps Elementary
*Performance Friday, 7pm** Class fee includes two tickets
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TENNIS CAMPParticipants will learn the fundamentals of tennis that include forehand, backhand, serve, and volley.
Activity # Date Age Time *Fee (R/NR)
301004 -A1 Jun 18-22 6-10 yrs 9am-noon $55/$65
301004 -A2 Jun 18-22 11-14 yrs 1-4pm $55/$65
301004 -A3 Jul 9-13 6-10 yrs 9am-noon $55/$65
301004 -A4 Jul 23-27 6-10 yrs 9am-noon $55/$65
Location Municipal Tennis Courts
FLAG FOOTBALL FUNDAMENTALSEnjoythefunofplayingfootballwhilelearningand reviewing the basic fundamentals of sportsmanship, passing, running, kicking,blocking,andteamplay. Location Old Blacksburg High School, Patrick Henry Drive, upper
practice field
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
305011 -F2 Aug 6-9 6-8 yrs 6-8pm $35/$45
BEGINNERS SKATEBOARD CAMPFlips, twists, andturns. Learn how toimprove skateboard-ing skills, the artof skateboarding,balance, maneuvers(tricks), safety andstyle in this camp.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
305030-S0 Jun 4-8 9-13 yrs 10am-1pm $45/$55
305030-S1 Jun 25-29 9-13 yrs 10am-1pm $45/$55
305030-S2 Jul 9-13 9-13 yrs 10am-1pm $45/$55
Location Municipal Skate Park
INTERMEDIATE SKATEBOARD CAMPFlips,twists,andturns.Learnhowtoimproveskateboardingskills,theartofskateboarding,balance,maneuvers(tricks),safetyandstyleinthis camp.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
305030-S3 Jul 30-Aug 3 9-17 yrs 10am-1pm $45/$55
Location Municipal Skate Park
FOOTBALL FUNDAMENTALSThis fourday campwill focuson the funofplaying football while learning and reviewing the basic fundamentals of sportsmanship,passing,running,kicking,blocking,andteamplay.
Location Old Blacksburg High School, Patrick Henry Drive, upper practice field
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
305011 -F1 Aug 6-Aug 9 9-13 yrs 6-8pm $35/$45
SUPER ATHLETE SCIENCEEver wondered what makes a superstar athlete?Isitallstrengthandskill,orarethereintangibles at play? Explore the science of coordination, strength, and training (bothmentalandphysical)thatgointomakingtheSuperAthlete.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
305025-SS Jun 25-29 8-12 yrs 1-4pm $20/$30
Location Municipal Park
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BLACKSBURG YOUTH BOWLING CAMP CosponsoredbyBlacksburgParksandRec-reationandVirginiaTechBreakZone. Learnthe fundamentalsofbowling,keepingscoreand have fun with your friends. Ball and shoe rental included with fee.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302406-B1 Jun 19-21 9-15 yrs 9am-noon $50/$60
302406-B2 Jul 17-19 9-15 yrs 9am-noon $50/$60
302406-B3 Jul 24-26 9-15 yrs 9am-noon $50/$60
Location BreakZone 117 Squires Student Center at Virginia Tech
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SANDLOT SOCCER CAMP Learnandreviewthebasicfundamentalsofdribbling, trapping,passing, and teamplay;coupled with other games and activities to makecampfunforall.Pleasebringasnackand drink.
Location Blacksburg Community Center
SOCCER & SWIM CAMP Two hours of sports activities followed by onehourofopenswimming.Pleasebringasnack,drink,abathingsuitandtowel.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302401-S2 Jun 11-15 8-13 yrs 1-4pm $60/$70
302401-S4 Jul 9-13 8-13 yrs 1-4pm $60/$70
Location Blacksburg Community Center
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302401-S1 Jun 11-15 5-7 yrs 9am-noon $60/$70
302401-S3 Jul 9-13 5-7 yrs 9am-noon $60/$70
SANDLOT ALL SPORTS CAMP Enjoydifferentkindsofsports:kickball,t-ball,basketball, soccer, and other games. Pleasebring a snack and drink.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302405-AS Jun 4-8 5-7 yrs 9am-noon $60/$70
302405-A1 Jun 18-22 5-7 yrs 9am-noon $60/$70
302405-A3 Jul 16-20 5-7 yrs 9am-noon $60/$70
Location Blacksburg Community Center
ALL SPORTS & SWIM CAMP Two hours of sports activities followed by onehourofopenswimming.Pleasebringasnack,drink,abathingsuitandtowel.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302405-SC Jun 4-8 8-13 yrs 1-4pm $60/$70
302405-A2 Jun 18-22 8-13 yrs 1-4pm $60/$70
302405-A4 Jul 16-20 8-13 yrs 1-4pm $60/$70
Location Blacksburg Community Center
SANDLOT BASKETBALL CAMP Learn and review the basic fundamentals ofbasketball: sportsmanship, dribbling, shoot-ing, passing, and team play; coupled withother games and activities to make camp fun forall.Pleasebringasnackanddrink.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302402-B1 Jun 25-29 5-7 yrs 9am-noon $60/$70
302402-B3 Jul 23-27 5-7 yrs 9am-noon $60/$70
Location Blacksburg Community Center
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MORNING SPORTS & GAMES CAMPEnjoydifferentkindsofsports:kickball,t-ball,basketball, soccer, and other games. Pleasebring a snack and drink.
Location Blacksburg Community Center
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302407-G1 Jul 2-3 & 5-6 5-7 yrs 9am-noon $50/$60
302407-G3 Jul 30-Aug 3 5-7 yrs 9am-noon $60/$70
AFTERNOON SPORTS, GAMES & SWIM CAMP Twohourseachdayofsports&gameactivitiesfollowed by one hour of open swimming Pleasebringasnack,drink,abathingsuitandtowel.
Location Blacksburg Community Center
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302407-G2 Jul 2-3 & 5-6 8-13 yrs 1-4pm $50/$60
302407-G4 Jul 30-Aug 3 8-13 yrs 1-4pm $60/$70
FUN CAMP Two hours each day of sports & gameactivities followed by one hour of open swimming Please bring a snack, drink, abathing suit and towel.
Location Blacksburg Community Center
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302403-F5 Jun 4-8 10-13 yrs 9am-4pm $110/$120
302403-FC Jun 11-15 6-10 yrs 9am-4pm $110/$120
302403-F6 Jun 25-29 6-10 yrs 9am-4pm $110/$120
302403-F7 Jul 9-13 6-10 yrs 9am-4pm $110/$120
302403-F8 Jul 23-27 6-10 yrs 9am-4pm $110/$120
302403-F1 Jun 18-22 10-13 yrs 9am-4pm $110/$120
302403-F2 Jul 2-3 & 5-6 10-13 yrs 9am-4pm $100/$110
302403-F3 Jul 16-20 10-13 yrs 9am-4pm $110/$120
302403-F4 Jul 30-Aug 3 10-13 yrs 9am-4pm $110/$120
INFLATABLE INDOOR/OUTDOOR WATER FUN CAMPChildrenwillhaveagreattimewithParks&Recreation and Kidercizeparties.com under thedirectionofMariaandLisaRossi. Bringbathing suit, towel, sun screen, snack, (nopeanutproducts,)andchangeofclothes.
Location Kipps Elementary Gymnasium
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
301010 – AW301010 – A1
Jun 4-7Jun 18-21
2 yr *3-5 yrs
9:30-11:30am
1 child $50/$60
301010 – AW301010 – A1
Jun 4-7Jun 18-21
2 yr *3-5 yrs
9:30-11:30am
2 children $70/$80
301010 – AW301010 – A1
Jun 4-7Jun 18-21
2 yr *3-5 yrs
9:30-11:30am
3 children $90/$100
301010 – AW301010 – A1
Jun 4-7Jun 18-21
2 yr *3-5 yrs
9:30-11:30am
4 children $100/110
BASKETBALL & SWIM CAMP Two hours each day of sports activities fol-lowedbyonehourofopenswimming.Pleasebringasnack,drink,abathingsuitandtowel.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302402-B2 Jun 25-29 8-13 yrs 1-4pm $60/$70
302402-B4 Jul 23-27 8-13 yrs 1-4pm $60/$70
Location Blacksburg Community Center
*2yr olds must be accompanied by parent.
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WORLDS OF WONDER CAMPS BY THE WHOLE CHILD LEARNING COMPANYCampersshouldapplysunscreenbeforecomingtocamp.Bringasnackandwaterbottleeachday.AllcampsareheldattheBlacksburgCommunityCenter.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302410-WC Jun 11-14 8-12 yrs 9am-noon $85/$95
302410-W2 Jul 23-26 8-12 yrs 9am-noon $85/$95
WOW CREATIVE WRITING CAMP - WORDS STORYTELLINGCampers listen to stories performedbypro-fessional storytellers; learn universal themesandstorycomponents;practicetechniquesofprojection,pace,anddramaticflair;andapplytheir knowledge to create and perform origi-nal folktales.
WOW BUILD IT - ENGINEERING FOR KIDSUsetheEnginosystemtocreatedifferenten-gineering models - some with motors!Thisversatile system takes building to a new level. Kidschoosewhichprojectstheywanttobuildfromover30models.
WOW BUGS!Letthekidsgobuggysoyoudon’t!Activitiesare aligned with National Science Standards snfinclude:InsectorNot?,InsectorCollector,LightUpMyLife,FleaLongJump,DragonflyDash,ConcealingCamouflage,andmore!
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302410-UG Jun 11-14 6-11 yrs 1-4pm $85/$95
302410-U2 Jul 23-26 6-11 yrs 1-4pm $85/$95
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302410-BU Jun 18-21 8-12 yrs 9am-noon $85/$95
302410-B2 Jul 30-Aug 2 8-12 yrs 9am-noon $85/$95
WOW LEGO STAR WARS - KEEP THE KIT!BuildavarietyoflargeandsmallprojectsfromtheLEGOStarWarscollection!Eachcamperwill receive a LEGO StarWars Imperial V-wingStarfighterkit to takehomeat the endofcamp!
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302410-SW Jun 18-21 6-8 yrs 1-4pm $100/$110
302410-S2 Jul 30-Aug 2 6-8 yrs 1-4pm $100/$110
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STEM THINKING INSIDE THE BOXDiscover the growing field of package engi-neering. Campers design, test, and improvepackages to solve a tricky challenge: carry a plant and keep it safe for several days - ensur-ingithaslight,air,andmoisture.
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Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302410-ST Jun 25-28 8-12 yrs 9am-noon $85/$95
STEM DESIGNING BRIDGESCamperswilldesign,construct,andtesttheirownbridges.Distinguishbetweenbeam,arch,andsuspensionbridges,learnhowbridgede-signs counteract and redirect forces and mo-tionandaboutdifferentbridgeshapes.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302410-BR Jun 25-28 6-8 yrs 1-4pm $85/$95
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WOW GROSS OUT CHEMISTRYBoom, splat, slime, ooze, fizz – have a blastand make a mess exploring the science behind chemicalreactions!Createaquicksandsimu-lation,slime,flubber,afoammachine,amadscientistbubblelabandmore!
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302410-GC Jul 9-12 8-12 yrs 9am-noon $85/$95
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WOW GROSS OUT 2 - CHEMISTRYMakeevenmoreofamess! AntiGravityGoo,SuperSoap,BooBubbles,SuperSlime,EdibleSlime, Electroactive Slime, and more! We’llformhypotheses,recorddataanddrawcon-clusionsjustlikerealscientists!
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302410-GC Jul 9-12 8-12 yrs 9am-noon $85/$95
WOW LEGO MBA - KEEP THE KIT!ProjectsincludesomekitsfromLEGO’sMas-terBuilderAcademyandtheStarWarsseries.EachcamperwillreceivetheirownMBAkit#1SpaceDesignertotakehomeattheendofthe camp.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302410-L3 Jul 16-19 8-12 yrs 9am-noon $120/$130
WOW ROBOTICS - KEEP THE KIT!ThisSTEMroboticsclassusestheOLLOAc-tion kit. By building working robots kids learn scienceandengineeringconcepts.Build8dif-ferentreconfigurablerobotsthatcanperformdifferenttasks.OLLOkitisyourstokeep.
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Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302410-RO Jul 16-19 8-12 yrs 1-4pm $120/$130
OPERATION ECOSYSTEM AWARENESSSpend a funfilledweek interactingwith thelocal ecosystems of Blacksburg as we discover interesting facts about the local flora and fauna. Activities include: collecting insects,catchingaquaticorganisms,marshmucking,games,andmore.
*Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
300801-1 Jun 11-15 8-11 yrs 9am-4pm $80/$90
300801-2 Jun 25-29 12-15 yrs 9am-4pm $80/$90
300801-3 Jul 9-13 8-11 yrs 9am-4pm $80/$90
300801-4 Jul 23-27 12-15 yrs 9am-4pm $80/$90
Location Camp will meet each morning at tree nursery next to the Parks and Recreation main office at 615 Patrick Henry Drive
Registration Deadline Friday before the camp by 5pm
*Sections 1 and 3 will include a trip to Mill Mountain Zoo; Sections 2 and 4 will include a day of caving.
CAMP RIVER RUNNERGet the kids on the river this summer to share in the enjoyment of friends andwhitewater.Your young river runner will paddle the scenic waters of the New River while being guided by ateamofqualifiedinstructors.
Activity # Date Age *Time Fee (R/NR)
300803-R1 Jun 4-8 12-16yrs 9am-5pm $135/$145
300803-R2 Jun 18-22 12-16yrs 9am-5pm $135/$145
330803-R3 Jul 2-6 12-16yrs 9am-5pm $135/$145
330803-R4 Jul 16-20 12-16yrs 9am-5pm $135/$145
Location Camp will meet each morning next to the Skate Park at 615 Patrick Henry Drive
Registration Deadline Friday before the camp by 5pm
*Thursday night includes a campout and games. Camp will end at noon on Friday.
ADVENTURE CAMPHangoutwithfriendsfromBlacksburgParksand Recreation and have a blast in the great outdoors. During the week you will have the opportunity for canoeing, rock climbing,hiking,andotheroutdooractivities.
Activity # Date Age *Time Fee (R/NR)
300802-1 Jun 11-15 13-16 yrs 9am-5pm $145/$155
300802-2 Jul 9-13 10-12yrs 9am-5pm $145/$155
330802-3 Jul 30-Aug 3 10-12yrs 9am-5pm $145/$155
330802-4 Aug 6-10 13-16 yrs 9am-5pm $145/$155
Location Camp will meet each morning next to the Skate Park at 615 Patrick Henry Drive
Registration Deadline Friday before the camp by 5pm
* There will be a Thursday night campout and games at Boley Fields. Camps will end at 11am on Friday.
ADVENTURE MINI CAMPHow does the idea of kayaking class 1-3rapids, rock climbing, and caving soundto you? We have jammed packed the bestaspects of adventure camp into three days of adrenalinefilledfun.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
300805-C1 Jun 25-27 10-12 yrs 9am-5pm $95/$105
300805-C2 Jul 23-25 13-16 yrs 9am-5pm $95/$105
Location Camp will meet each morning next to the Skate Park at 615 Patrick Henry Drive
Registration Deadline Friday before the camp by 5pm
suMMER CAMPsACT & REACT DRAMA CAMPStudy stage techniques, write, build, andperform your own play. Equal parts in terms of length cannot be guaranteed. Each child will receive equal training and write their own parts. There will be a public performance.Instructor:AliciaLloyd
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
301006-A1 Jul 9-Aug 2 7-13 yrs Jul 9-24 Noon-4pm Jul 25-Aug 2 Noon-3pm
$200/$210
Location Harding Avenue Elementary School Art/Multipurpose Room
ENGINO BUILDING - ENGINEER ARCHITECT CAMPCamperswillworkwithanadvancedand3Dconstruction kit that is theirs to keep. See how many ways you can make your motor run. Work with rods and connectors that allow joiningsixsidesatonce.
Activity # Date Age *Time Fee (R/NR)
301103 – E1 Jul 23-27 7-12 yrs 9am-noon $145/$155
Location Kipps Elementary
*Children who want to enroll in morning and afternoon workshops should bring a lunch. Supervision by Instructor will be provided.
FOLLOW ME ROBOTBuild a robot to take home that has four built- inmicrophones, detecting the sound sourceand will turn and move according to how it is directed. Learn about different gears andsensors as you build it.
Activity # Date Age *Time Fee (R/NR)
301102 – FR Jul 23-27 7-12 yrs 1-4pm $145/$155
Location Kipps Elementary
*Children who want to enroll in morning and afternoon workshops should bring a lunch. Supervision by Instructor will be provided.
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EVENING MUSIC TIME FOR TOTSDesigned for toddlers and caregiver to learn and enjoy music together. We willsing songs, move to music and exploredifferent percussion instruments. Activitiesstrengthencognitiveandsocialskills.MonicaShelor is Kindermusik certified. Caregiverparticipation is required.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302412-M7 *M Apr 30-Jun 4 1.5-3 yrs 6-6:30pm $30/$40
302412-M9 **M Aug 13-Sept 17 1.5-3 yrs 6-6:30pm $30/$40
Location Blacksburg Community Center
*No class May 28. **No class Sep 3
EVENING MUSIC TIME FOR PRESCHOOLERSDesigned for the preschooler to explore music,movementandrhythm.Wewillhavefun singing songs, learning our do re miscale. Orchestra instruments will be explored. Monica Shelor is Kindermusik certified.Caregiverparticipationisrequired.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302412-M8 *M Apr 30-Jun 4 3-5 6:45-7:15pm $30/$40
302412-MT **M Aug 13-Sept 17 3-5 6:45-7:15pm $30/$40
Location Blacksburg Community Center
*No class May 28. **No class Sep 3
MUSIC TIME FOR THE FAMILYThismusicclassisespe-cially designed for the growing toddler and preschooler to learn about and enjoymusictogether! Marci Craigis Kindermusik trained. Themeswillincludefa-vorite nursery rhymes. Parent participation isrequired!
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302412-M2 W Jul 11-Aug 1
0-4 yrs 9:30-10:15am
$36/$46 one child$45/$55 two children
$50/$60 three children
$55/$65 four children
Location Blacksburg Community Center
MUSIC TIME FOR SIGNINGLearn how to sign with your baby. Signinghelps babies and toddlers express their wants and needs before they are able to speak; inaddition signing can improve their motor and speech skills.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302412-MS M, W, F Jun 25, 27, 29
0-18 mos
9:30-10:15am $20/$30
Location Blacksburg Community Center
HUNTER SAFETY COURSE MandatorytwodaycoursetoobtainaVirginiaState Game License, for 12-15 year olds tobuyalicenseandforfirsttimehunters. Classconducted by Department of Game and InlandFisheries.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
332300-A1 Sep 15-16 11 & up Noon-5pm $5/$10
Registration Ongoing
RANDY HALL
Community Programs Supervisor
540-961-1191
rhall@blacksburg.gov
yOuTH PROgRAMs
CHILDREN’S AMERICAN MARTIAL ARTS CLASS Learnthebasicsanddisciplineofmartialartsunder the excellent direction of experience in-structors.Thisisanongoingprogramandfeeisduebythefirstclassofeachmonth.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
202301-MA302301-JU302301-JL302301-AU302301-SP
T, Th MayT, Th JunT, Th Jul
T, Th AugT, Th Sep
6-13 yrs 5-6pm $50/$60
Location Kipps Gymnasium
PIL SEUNG TAE KWON DO ACADEMY PilSeungstressesphysicalandmentalfitnessthrough the principles of courtesy, integrity,perseverance, self-control and indomitablespirit.This isanongoingprogramandfee isduebythefirstclassofeachmonth.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
212206-05312206-06312206-07312206-08312206-09
M, W MayM, W JunM, W Jul
M, W AugM, W Sep
4 & up
4 years, 6-7pmBeginners, 7-8pmAdult, 8-9pm
$50/$60
Location Kipps Gymnasium
SATURDAY KARATE CLASS Learnthebasicsanddisciplineofkarateunderthe excellent direction of experience instruc-tors.Thisisanongoingprogramandfeeisduebythefirstclassofeachmonth.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
202301-05302301-06302301-07302301-08302301-09
Sa MaySa JunSa Jul
Sa AugSa Sep
4-5 yrs 9- 9:30am $20/$30
202301-KY302301-KJ302301-KU302301-KA302301-KS
Sa MaySa JunSa Jul
Sa AugSa Sep
6 & up 9:45-10:30am $30/$40
Location Blacksburg Community Center
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TRAVIS COAD
Outdoor Supervisor
540-961-1133
tcoad@blacksburg.gov
SCENIC CANOE TOUR OF THE NEW RIVEREnjoy the summer with a relaxed paddlingtrip on one of the most beautiful sections of the New River. Guides will provide you with a safety instruction and lesson on paddling fundamentals. Instruction, equipment andtransportation included.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
330003-1 Sa Jun 16 11 & up 9 am-5pm $20/$30
Location Program will meet at the Blacksburg Community Center
Registration Deadline Thursday before the trip by 5pm
SUNSET KAYAK PADDLERelax and let the stress of the week float away as you take in the peace and tranquility of the New River. Guides will provide you with equipment, safety talk, lesson on paddlingfundamentals,andshuttle.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
230006-2 F Jun 1 11 & up 6-8:30pm $15/$25
330005-1 F Jun 22 11 & up 6-8:30pm $15/$25
330005-2 F Jul 13 11 & up 6-8:30pm $15/$25
330005-3 F Aug 3 11 & up 6-8:30pm $15/$25
330005-4 F Aug 24 11 & up 6-8:30pm $15/$25
330005-5 F Sep 7 11 & up 6-8:30pm $15/$25
Location Trip will meet at the Dudley’s River Landing located within Radford’s Bisset Park
Registration Deadline Thursday before the trip by 5pm
JOURNEY ON THE JAMES KAYAK TOUREnjoyasit-a-topkayakexperiencedowntheJames River. Take in the sights and sounds of summer and potentially see osprey, hawks,otters and bald eagles on this relatively easy section with the occasional riffle.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
330505-JR Sa Jul 7 11 & up 9am-5pm $25/$35
Location Program will meet at the Blacksburg Community Center
Registration Deadline Thursday before the trip by 5pm
SUMMER SOLSTICE STROLLCome celebrate the first and longest dayof summer with an evening hike along the WarSpurTrail.This easy 2.5mile loop trailprovides an excellent opportunity to view the night sky.
OuTDOOR PROgRAMs
VERTICAL MOTION: ROCK CLIMBINGAn introductory rock climbing adventure inWest Virginia designed for the novice and in-termediate climber. Trained climbing guides willoutfityouwiththepropergeargivingyoutheabilitytosetyourownpace.Instruction,equipment and transportation included.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
330001-1 Sa Jun 9 11 & up 9am-5pm $20/$30
330001-2 Sa Jul 14 11 & up 9am-5pm $20/$30
330001-3 Sa Aug 18 11 & up 9am-5pm $20/$30
Location Program will meet at the Blacksburg Community Center
Registration Deadline Thursday before the trip by 5pm
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
330600-1 W Jun 20 8 & up 6:30-10:30pm $8/$12
Location Program will meet at the Blacksburg Community Center
Registration Deadline Day of the program by 5pm
SUMMER SKI & SNOWBOARDINGSki and Snowboard in the middle of summer on state of the art artificial snow turf. Keepyour skills honed through the summer as you shred the slopes at Liberty MountainSnowflexCentre. Includes rental, ticket, andtransportation.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
430000-SF Sa Jul 21 *11 & up Noon-8pm $30/$35
Location Program will meet at the Blacksburg Community Center
Registration Deadline M Jul 9
NEW!
HAWK WATCHINGHike a moderate 1.5 miles up to HangingRock Raptor Observatory, nestled at 3800feetwithspectacular360degreeviewsoftheVirginia,WestVirginiaboundary,insearchofmigratory raptors.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
130201-HW Sa Sep 15 16 & up 9am-4pm $10/$20
Location Program will meet at the Blacksburg Community Center
Registration Deadline Thursday before the trip by 5 pm
* 18 & older participants must have a valid photo ID.
BATS IN THE NIGHTJoin us atHeritage ParkwithWilOrndorff,the Karst Protection Coordinator from VADCRandguests,forashortdiscussionaboutbats in our area then get a chance to see these furry flying creatures up close. Note: Bring a small flashlight for the short night hike at HeritagePark.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
330201-BA W Aug 29 All ages 7-9pm $5/$10 per family
Location Heritage Park Meadowbrook Road Pavilion
Registration Deadline Monday before the program 5pm
HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDESpend the day on horseback riding through themountainsofWestVirginia.Thisguidedhorseback ride is a two-hour trail ride through beautifulPipestemStatePark.RidesareledbyprofessionalstafffromPipestemStables.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
330202-A2 Aug 25 *11 & up 10:30am-5pm $45/$50
Location Program will meet at the Blacksburg Community Center
Registration Deadline Thursday before the trip by 5pm
*Trail rides require riders to be at least seven years of age. Ages 7-11 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
KAYAK SKILLS COURSE: INTRO TO WHITE WATER KAYAKINGJoin us in our indoor pool to learn the funda-mentalsoftheroll,bracing,andedgecontrolfrom experienced staff.Wewill provide youwith the necessary equipment to get started or you may bring your own.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
430501-6 Su Jun 24 11 & up 10am-noon $15/$25
430501-7 Su Jul 22 11 & up 10am-noon $15/$25
Location Program will meet at the Blacksburg Aquatic Center
Registration Deadline Thursday before the trip by 5pm
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VIRGINIA NATIVE ANIMALLearn about and experi-ence many of Virginia’snative species of animals up close and personal in
a safe and managed environment. Join us as Roanoke Wildlife Rescue’s trained handlerspay us a visit with non-releasable animals at theBlacksburgCommunityCenter.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
330101-NA W Aug 15 All ages 7:30-9pm $5/$10 per family
Location Program will meet at the Blacksburg Community Center
Registration Deadline Monday before the program 5pm
SCUBA CERTIFICATION COURSEAlreadyDiscoveredSCUBAwithus?Getyourcertificationtodayunderthesupervisionofacertified PADI professional in the pool andopen water. Note: A medical release must be reviewed and you may need a doctor’s approval prior to participation.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
430000-SD Th Jun 21Sa Jun 23Th Jun 28Sa Jun 30
11 & up Th 5:30-10pmSa TBD in class
$300/$320
Location Program will meet at the Blacksburg Community Center on Thursdays. Saturday meeting place will be decided in class.
Registration Deadline Monday before the program by 5pm
national Trails DayJoin Blacksburg Parks and Recreation Outdoors and Blue Ridge Mountain Sports to celebrate National Trails Day, June2 on the Huckleberry Trail near the Blacksburg library.
There will be snacks, workshops, and a chance to help clean up the trail.
Come out and celebrate our trails.
For more details contact the outdoor supervisor at 540-961-1133.
NEW!
OuTDOOR PROgRAMs
ARRANGE FOR A PRIVATE TRIP OR LESSONGiveusacallandletussetupaprivatetrip/programoutontheriver,rocks,woods,orintheclassroom.Youcanalsoarrangeforprivatelessonsincanoeingorkayaking.Call540-961-1133formoreinformation.
Other environmental
programs offered by sEEDs
540-552-3914
www.seedsguys.org
The Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail is the first statewide trail system of its kind in the United States. Along this fascinating trail you will find the Heritage Community Park and Natural Area
located in Blacksburg, VA. This unique park offers visitors over 169 acres of opportunity to visit and array of habitats including: open meadows, hedge rows, floodplains and marshes. A large diversity of birds, white tail deer, wild turkey, red fox, various reptiles and insects inhabit the park as well.
For more information on the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail please visitThe Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries websitewww.dgif.virginia.gov/vbwt
KAYAK SKILLS COURSE: INTERMEDIATE WHITE WATER KAYAKING
Expand on the funda-mentals you learned from the Intro to White Water Kayaking class on the New River. We will provide transportation and the necessary equip-
ment or bring your own.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
430501-9 Su Sep 23 11 & up 10am-5pm $20/$30
Location Program will meet at the Blacksburg Community Center
Registration Deadline Thursday before the course by 5pm
SEEDS works in
cooperation with the
Town and operates
at the Price House
Nature Center.
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DEEP AND SHALLOW WATER POWERConductedindeepandshallowwater,anddesignedtogiveatotalbodyworkoutwithlittleornoimpact.Classincludescardio,toning,andstretching.Participantsshouldbecomfortableindeepwater(flotationbeltsavailable).
M-F May 21-Aug 23 Age Time *Fee
M-F 15 & up 9-10am *$3.75
WATER AEROBICS PROGRAMS Water aerobics passes only. Swim passes are not allowed for this class.
JAMIE O’NEIL
Aquatic Supervisor
540-961-1852
joneil@blacksburg.gov
PARENT AND CHILD LEVELSWater Babies (6-18 months)Parentparticipationrequired.Class provides experiencesand activities for parents and children including enter/exitthewatersafely,gettingcom-fortable in thewater, explor-ing buoyancy and changing body positions in the water.
Activity # Date Time Fee (R/NR)Deadline
to Register
339000-02 M,W May 14-Jun 6 5-5:30pm $40/$50 May 10
339000-03 M,W Jun 11-Jul 11 5-5:30pm $40/$50 Jun 7
339000-04 M,W Jul 16-Aug 8 5-5:30pm $40/$50 Jul 12
339000-05 M-Th Jun 11-21 9-9:30am $40/$50 Jun 7
339000-06 M-Th Jun 25-Jul 12 9-9:30am $40/$50 Jun 21
339000-07 M-Th Jul 16-26 9-9:30am $40/$50 Jul 12
339000-08 M-Th Jul 30-Aug 9 9-9:30am $40/$50 Jul 26
339000-09 M-Th Aug 13-23 9-9:30am $40/$50 Aug 9
339000-10 Sa May 19-Jun 30 9-9:30am $35/$45 May 17
339000-11 Sa Jul 7-Aug 18 9-9:30am $35/$45 Jul 5
AMERICAN RED CROSS LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM
Date May 21-Aug 23 Age Time *Fee
M&W 15 & up 7-8pm *$3.75
Tu&Th 15 & up 6-7pm *$3.75
TherearenoclassesonMonday,May28.AmakeupclasswillbeheldFriday,June8attheregulartime.TherewillbenoswimlessonstheweekofJuly4.
*Admission + Water Exercise Pass
AM WATER AEROBICS (DEEP AND SHALLOW WATER)
*Admission + Water Exercise Pass
PM WATER AEROBICS (DEEP AND SHALLOW WATER)
AQuATICs PROgRAMs
AMERICAN RED CROSS LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM
PRESCHOOL LEVELSWater Bugs (18-36 months) Parentparticipationrequired.Class provides experiencesand activities for parents and children including enter/exitthewatersafely,gettingcom-fortable in thewater, explor-ing buoyancy and changing body positions in the water.
Activity # Date Time Fee (R/NR) Deadline to Register
339005-02 M,W May 14-Jun 6 5-5:30pm $40/$50 May 10
339005-03 M,W Jun 11-Jul 11 5-5:30pm $40/$50 Jun 7
339005-04 M,W Jul 16-Aug 8 5-5:30pm $40/$50 Jul 12
339005-05 M-Th Jun 11-21 9:35-10:05am $40/$50 Jun 7
339005-06 M-Th Jun 25-Jul 12 9:35-10:05am $40/$50 Jun 21
339005-07 M-Th Jul 16-26 9:35-10:05am $40/$50 Jul 12
339005-08 M-Th Jul 30-Aug 9 9:35-10:05am $40/$50 Jul 26
339005-09 M-Th Aug 13-23 9:35-10:05am $40/$50 Aug 9
339005-10 Sa May 19-Jun 30 9-9:30am $35/$45 May 17
339005-11 Sa Jul 7-Aug 18 9-9:30am $35/$45 Jul 5
PRESCHOOL LEVELSGuppies (3-5 years) Mustbecompletelyindepen-dent of parent. Objective isto help participants feel com-fortable and safely enjoy thewater. Includes front/backfloating, blowing bubbles,and paddle strokes on front and back with support.
Activity # Date Time Fee (R/NR) Deadline to Register
339010-02 M,W May 14-Jun 6 5:35-6:05pm $40/$50 May 10
339010-03 M,W Jun 11-Jul 11 5:35-6:05pm $40/$50 Jun 7
339010-04 M,W Jul 16-Aug 8 5:35-6:05pm $40/$50 Jul 12
339010-05 M-Th Jun 11-21 10:10-10:40am $40/$50 Jun 7
339010-06 M-Th Jun 25-Jul 12 10:10-10:40am $40/$50 Jun 21
339010-07 M-Th Jul 16-26 10:10-10:40am $40/$50 Jul 12
339010-08 M-Th Jul 30-Aug 9 10:10-10:40am $40/$50 Jul 26
339010-09 M-Th Aug 13-23 10:10-10:40am $40/$50 Aug 9
339010-10 Sa May 19-Jun 30 9:35-10:05am $35/$45 May 17
339010-11 Sa Jul 7-Aug 18 9:35-10:05am $35/$45 Jul 5
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AMERICAN RED CROSS LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM
MINNOWSMinnows (3-5 years) Mustbecompletelyindepen-dent of parent. Building on skills taught in Guppies while building confidence and in-dependence. Skills include front/back floating, under-water exploration, combinedstroke with breathing, kick-ing on back and front unsup-ported.
Activity # Date Time Fee (R/NR) Deadline to Register
339015-02 M,W May 14-Jun 6 5:35-6:05pm $40/$50 May 10
339015-03 M,W Jun 11-Jul 11 5:35-6:05pm $40/$50 Jun 7
339015-04 M,W Jul 16-Aug 8 5:35-6:05pm $40/$50 Jul 12
339015-05 M-Th Jun 11-21 10:10-10:40am $40/$50 Jun 7
339015-06 M-Th Jun 25-Jul 12 10:10-10:40am $40/$50 Jun 21
339015-07 M-Th Jul 16-26 10:10-10:40am $40/$50 Jul 12
339015-08 M-Th Jul 30-Aug 9 10:10-10:40am $40/$50 Jul 26
339015-09 M-Th Aug 13-23 10:10-10:40am $40/$50 Aug 9
339015-10 Sa May 19-Jun 30 10:10-10:40am $35/$45 May 17
339015-11 Sa Jul 7-Aug 18 10:10-10:40am $35/$45 Jul 5
LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVELSLevel 1 - Starfish (5+ years) Beginner swimmers. Par-ticipants learn to be comfort-able in water and to enjoythe water safely. Basic skills set foundations for skills in later levels, including: float-ing,front/backglides,rollingover, and combined strokeswith support.
Activity # Date Time Fee (R/NR) Deadline to Register
339018-02 M,W May 14-Jun 6 6:10-6:55pm $40/$50 May 10
339018-03 M,W Jun 11-Jul 11 6:10-6:55pm $40/$50 Jun 7
339018-04 M,W Jul 16-Aug 8 6:10-6:55pm $40/$50 Jul 12
339018-05 M-Th Jun 11-21 11:00-11:45am $40/$50 Jun 7
339018-06 M-Th Jun 25-Jul 12 11:00-11:45am $40/$50 Jun 21
339018-07 M-Th Jul 16-26 11:00-11:45am $40/$50 Jul 12
339018-08 M-Th Jul 30-Aug 9 11:00-11:45am $40/$50 Jul 26
339018-09 M-Th Aug 13-23 11:00-11:45am $40/$50 Aug 9
339018-10 Sa May 19-Jun 30 10:45-11:30am $35/$45 May 17
339018-11 Sa Jul 7-Aug 18 10:45-11:30am $35/$45 Jul 5
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AMERICAN RED CROSS LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM
LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVELSLevel 2 - Sea Turtles (6+ years) Prerequisite:Level1ormustbe able to demonstrate re-quirements for level 1. Par-ticipants learn to float with-out support, front and backglides, and combined strokeon front and back with rhyth-mic breathing.
Activity # Date Time Fee (R/NR) Deadline to Register
339020-01 M,W May 14-Jun 6 5:15-6pm $40/$50 May 10
339020-02 M,W Jun 11-Jul 11 5:15-6pm $40/$50 Jun 7
339020-03 M,W Jul 16-Aug 8 5:15-6pm $40/$50 Jul 12
339020-04 M-Th Jun 11-21 10:10-10:55am $40/$50 Jun 7
339020-06 M-Th Jun 25-Jul 12 10:10-10:55am $40/$50 Jun 21
339020-07 M-Th Jul 16-26 10:10-10:55am $40/$50 Jul 12
339020-08 M-Th Jul 30-Aug 9 10:10-10:55am $40/$50 Jul 26
339020-09 M-Th Aug 13-23 10:10-10:55am $40/$50 Aug 9
339020-10 Sa May 19-Jun 30 10:45-11:30am $35/$45 May 17
339020-11 Sa Jul 7-Aug 18 10:45-11:30am $35/$45 Jul 5
LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVELSLevel 3 - Sting Rays Prerequisite:Level2ormustbe able to demonstrate re-quirements for level 2. Skillstaught include front crawl,back crawl, butterfly kick,andopen turns,diving fromthe side and treading water.
Activity # Date Time Fee (R/NR) Deadline to Register
339030-02 M,W May 14-Jun 6 6:10-6:55pm $40/$50 May 10
339030-03 M,W Jun 11-Jul 11 6:10-6:55pm $40/$50 Jun 7
339030-04 M,W Jul 16-Aug 8 6:10-6:55pm $40/$50 Jul 12
339030-05 M-Th Jun 11-21 10:10-10:55am $40/$50 Jun 7
339030-06 M-Th Jun 25-Jul 12 10:10-10:55am $40/$50 Jun 21
339030-07 M-Th Jul 16-26 10:10-10:55am $40/$50 Jul 12
339030-08 M-Th Jul 30-Aug 9 10:10-10:55am $40/$50 Jul 26
339030-09 M-Th Aug 13-23 10:10-10:55am $40/$50 Aug 9
339030-10 Sa May 19-Jun 30 9:50-10:35am $35/$45 May 17
339030-11 Sa Jul 7-Aug 18 9:50-10:35am $35/$45 Jul 5
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LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVELSLevel 4 - SwordfishPrerequisite: Level 3 or ableto demonstrate require-ments for level3. Introducesthe elementary backstroke,breaststroke and elements of the sidestroke. Skills taught includebreaststroke,treadingwater,elementarybackstroke,diving skills, butterfly, andopen turns.
Activity # Date Time Fee (R/NR) Deadline to Register
339040-02 M,W May 14-Jun 6 5:15-6pm $40/$50 May 10
339040-03 M,W Jun 11-Jul 11 5:15-6pm $40/$50 Jun 7
339040-04 M,W Jul 16-Aug 8 5:15-6pm $40/$50 Jul 12
339040-05 M-Th Jun 11-21 11-11:45am $40/$50 Jun 7
339040-06 M-Th Jun 25-Jul 12 11-11:45am $40/$50 Jun 21
339040-07 M-Th Jul 16-26 11-11:45am $40/$50 Jul 12
339040-08 M-Th Jul 30-Aug 9 11-11:45am $40/$50 Jul 26
339040-09 M-Th Aug 13-23 11-11:45am $40/$50 Aug 9
339040-10 Sa May 19-Jun 30 10:35-11:20am $35/$45 May 17
339040-11 Sa Jul 7-Aug 18 10:35-11:20am $35/$45 Jul 5
AMERICAN RED CROSS LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM
LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVELSLevel 5 - DolphinsPrerequisite: Level 4 or beable to demonstrate require-mentsforlevel4.Participantsrefine strokes and increaseendurance. Skills taught include breaststroke, side-stroke, introduction to flipturns, treading water, andsurface dives.
Activity # Date Time Fee (R/NR) Deadline to Register
339050-02 M,W May 14-Jun 6 5:15-6pm $40/$50 May 10
339050-03 M,W Jun 11-Jul 11 5:15-6pm $40/$50 Jun 7
339050-04 M,W Jul 16-Aug 8 5:15-6pm $40/$50 Jul 12
339050-05 M-Th Jun 11-21 11-11:45am $40/$50 Jun 7
339050-06 M-Th Jun 25-Jul 12 11-11:45am $40/$50 Jun 21
339050-07 M-Th Jul 16-26 11-11:45am $40/$50 Jul 12
339050-08 M-Th Jul 30-Aug 9 11-11:45am $40/$50 Jul 26
339050-09 M-Th Aug 13-23 11-11:45am $40/$50 Aug 9
339050-10 Sa May 19-Jun 30 9-9:45am $35/$45 May 17
339050-11 Sa Jul 7-Aug 18 9-9:45am $35/$45 Jul 5SWIM PROGRAMS
MASTERS SWIMMING Agroupstructuredswimworkoutbyaqualifiedinstructor.Workoutsaccommodatethefitnessswimmer,triath-lete,andcompetitiveswimmer.Includesintervaltraining,stroketechnique,anddrills.
AQuATICs PROgRAMs
LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVELSLevel 6 - OrcasPrerequisite: Level 5 or ableto demonstrate requirements for level 5. Level 6 refinesstrokestodevelop,efficiency,power and smoothness over greater distance. Level 6 op-tions include personal water safety,fitnessanddivingfun-damentals.
Activity # Date Time Fee (R/NR) Deadline to Register
339060-02 M,W May 14-Jun 6 5:15-6pm $40/$50 May 10
339060-03 M,W Jun 11-Jul 11 5:15-6pm $40/$50 Jun 7
339060-04 M,W Jul 16-Aug 8 5:15-6pm $40/$50 Jul 12
339060-05 M-Th Jun 11-21 11-11:45am $40/$50 Jun 7
339060-06 M-Th Jun 25-Jul 12 11-11:45am $40/$50 Jun 21
339060-07 M-Th Jul 16-26 11-11:45am $40/$50 Jul 12
339060-08 M-Th Jul 30-Aug 9 11-11:45am $40/$50 Jul 26
339060-09 M-Th Aug 13-23 11-11:45am $40/$50 Aug 9
339060-10 Sa May 19-Jun 30 9-9:45am $35/$45 May 17
339060-11 Sa Jul 7-Aug 18 9-9:45am $35/$45 Jul 5
AMERICAN RED CROSS LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM
ADULT SWIM CLASSESGet WetAn introductory water pro-gram for adults or teens that are fearful about participation in water activities. Instructors will provide an extra amount of patience and understand-ing while developing funda-mental skills in basic water safety, water adjustment andswimming techniques.
Activity # Date Time Fee (R/NR) Deadline to Register
339080-02 T,Th May 15-Jun 7 7-7:45pm $40/$50 May 10
339080-03 T,Th Jun 12-Jul 12 7-7:45pm $40/$50 Jun 7
339080-04 T,Th Jul 17-Aug 9 7-7:45pm $40/$50 Jul 12
339080-05 M-Th Jun 11-21 11:45am-12:30pm $40/$50 Jun 7
339080-06 M-Th Jun 25-Jul 12 11:45am-12:30pm $40/$50 Jun 21
339080-07 M-Th Jul 16-26 11:45am-12:30pm $40/$50 Jul 12
339080-08 M-Th Jul 30-Aug 9 11:45am-12:30pm $40/$50 Jul 26
339080-09 M-Th Aug 13-23 11:45am-12:30pm $40/$50 Aug 9
339080-10 Sa May 19-Jun 30 11:15-noon $35/$45 May 17
339080-11 Sa Jul 7-Aug 18 11:15-noon $35/$45 Jul 5
Activity Date May 30-Jul 27 Age Time Fee Deadline to Register
339700-01 Practices are M & W 6-7pm,Tu & Th 5-6pm 4 & up 5-6pm $80/$90 Jun 3
ORCAS SWIM TEAMParticipantsmustbeabletoswim25yardscontinuouslyandmustbepresentatthepre-seasonmeeting.TheteamparticipatesintheSouthwestVirginiaSwimLeague.Theseasonincludescoachedswimpractices,swimmeets,ribbons,andmore.
Date May 21-Aug 23 Age Time Fee
M&W 15 & up 7-8pm $3.75 Admission or, $65.00 Masters Punch Pass (20 Visits)
Tu&Th 15 & up 6-7pm $3.75 Admission or, $65.00 Masters Punch Pass (20 Visits)
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COMMUNITY ADULT CHILD INFANT CPR/AEDLearntorespondinanemergencysituationwithskillsthatcansavealife.Skillsincludecaringforconsciousandunconsciouschokingvictims,CPRanduseofautomatedexternaldefibrillator(AED)forsuddencardiacarrest.
AQuATICs PROgRAMs
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR) Deadline to Register
339225-01 W Jun 13 11 & up 5-9pm $70/$80 Jun 7
339225-02 M Jul 16 11 & up 5-9pm $70/$80 Jul 12
339225-03 F Aug 10 11 & up 5-9pm $70/$80 Aug 9
Location Blacksburg Community Center Social Room
BABYSITTER TRAININGLearntocareforchildrenandinfants,beagoodleaderandrolemodel,makegooddecisions,solveproblems,keepchildrensafe,andhandleemergenciessuchasinjuries,illnessesandhouseholdaccidents.Pleasebringlunch.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR) Deadline to Register
339228-01 W Jun 13 11-15 yrs 9am-5pm $50/$60 Jun 14
339228-02 M Jul 16 11-15 yrs 9am-5pm $50/$60 Jul 19
339228-03 F Aug 10 11-15 yrs 9am-5pm $50/$60 Aug 9
Location Blacksburg Community Center Social Room
COMMUNITY FIRST AIDToteachlayresponderstheknowledgeandskillsnecessarytogivecareinanemergency,helpsustainlifeandmini-mizetheconsequencesofinjuryorsuddenillnessuntilmedicalhelparrives.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR) Deadline to Register
339300-01 Th Jun 7 11 & up 6-9pm $50/$60 Jun 14
339300-02 W Jul 25 11 & up 6-9pm $50/$60 Jul 19
339300-03 Th Aug 9 11 & up 6-9pm $50/$60 Aug 2
Location Blacksburg Community Center Social Room
SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONSSemi-private swim lessons are for two to three participants. Clientsmustformgroupsofsimilaragesand/orabilitylevels.Days and times are arrangedperparticipant’s schedule.Les-sonsare30minuteseach.
Five30minutelessons$40perpersonTen30minutelessons$70perperson
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONSPrivate swim lessons are available for all agesand abilities. Instructors will develop a program whichmeets thegoals,needsand schedulesofstudents.Lessonsare30minuteseachandonehour lessons are available.
Five30minutelessons$75Ten30minutelessons$140
PHYSICAL THERAPY SWIMMonday-Friday,Jun11-Aug23,9-11am.Individualscanperformtherapyunderthedirectiontheirownphysi-cianorphysicaltherapist.Aletterfromaphysicianorphysicaltherapistisrequiredforadmissionandmustberenewed yearly.
SWIM PROGRAM
MunICIPAl gOlF COuRsE
JEFF KLEPPIN
Golf Shop Supervisor
540-961-1137
jkleppin@blacksburg.gov
GOLF COURSE RATESGreens Fee GreensFeeWalking(Nineholesorallday) Weekday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12 Weekend/Holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 Twilight(after3pm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10
SUMMER 2012 PROGRAMS – GOLF COURSE
MONDAY NIGHT MADNESSEveryMondaynightthroughAugust27.Time:5:30pmCost:$15perplayerFormat:Teamcompetitions,formatsandteams change weekly.Open to everyone.
Thefieldislimitedtothefirst36players.Reservationscanbemadebeginningat8amthatMonday.Prizesandproshopcreditstobe awarded each week.
PRIVATE GOLF INSTRUCTION PrivategolfinstructionprovidedbyamemberoftheMunicipalGolfCoursestaffonanhourlybasis.Instructioncanincludeputting,shortgame,fullshotoroncourseinstruction.Lessonscanbescheduled for individuals or groups.
IndividualLessons:$25/hourGroupLessons:$20/hourperperson.
Contacttheproshopat540-961-1137formoreinformation or to schedule a lesson.
9-HoleWeekday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1918-holeWeekday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$26
9-HoleWeekend/Holiday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2218-HoleWeekend/Holiday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29
9-holeCartFeeforspectator (perperson,includestax). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7
Annual Play TicketsIndividual–PlayAnytime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$350Additional$60foreachimmediatefamilymembernottoexceedmaximumfeeof$530.
Individual–WeekdaysOnly$250Additional$60foreachimmediatefamilymembernottoexceedmaximumfeeof$430.
GreensFeewithCart(perperson–includestax)
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ATHlETIC PROgRAMs
ADAM LLOYD
Athletic Supervisor
540-961-1179
alloyd@blacksburg.gov
FLAG FOOTBALLThis program is designed to provide the basicfundamentals of football at minimal contact. Playerswilllearnthebasicrulesofthegamewithmajor focus on sportsmanship and teamwork.PracticesbegininAugustwithgamesplayedonSundays starting in September.
Activity # Date Age Time *Fee (R/NR)
305100 FF Aug-Oct 6-8yrs (as of Nov1, 2012)
TBA $35/$45
Location Practices at Nellie’s Cave Park
Registration Jun 25-Jul 27
YOUTH ATHLETICS
YOUTH FOOTBALLPlayerswill learn basic instruction in the rulesof the game and techniques of play, stressingsportsmanship throughout the season. Eighth gradersor14yearoldsarenotallowedtoplay.
* Late Fee of $10 will begin on August 6.
Activity # Date Age Time *Fee (R/NR)
305100 FB Aug-Oct 9-13yrs (as of Nov1, 2012)
TBA $45/$55
Location Practices at Municipal Park and the old Blacksburg High School on Patrick Henry Drive. Travel to games in surrounding localities.
Registration Jun 25-Jul 27, 8am-5pm only at the Blacksburg Parks and Recreation administrative office, 615 Patrick Henry Drive. Child and parent must be present to register. A copy of the child’s birth certificate is required at time of registration.
* Late Fee of $10 will begin on August 6.
ATHlETIC PROgRAMs
SOFTBALL
ADULT ATHLETICS
RegisterattheParksandRecreationadministrativeoffice,615PatrickHenryDrive.Nomailorphoneregistrationswillbeaccepted.Asignedrostercompletewithnames,addressesandphonenumbersalongwiththeentireentryfeearedueatthetimeofregistration.Noawardswillbegivenatendofseason.PlaybeginstheweekofAugust13.Formoreinformation,pleasecall540-961-1135.
Ballsmustbemarkedcore44or47,corkcenter.NoMikenUltraIIbatsallowed.Playersallowedtoplayinonemen’sandco-edleagueonly.
Location Jaycee and Toms Creek Fields
Registration Jun 25-Jul 27
MEN’S A, B, C ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
315001 MA Aug-Nov 17 & up (as of Aug 1, 2012) TBA $240
315001 MB Aug-Nov 17 & up (as of Aug 1, 2012) TBA $240
315001 MC Aug-Nov 17 & up (as of Aug 1, 2012) TBA $240
COED A, B, C ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
315001 XA Aug-Nov 17 & up (as of Aug 1, 2012) TBA $240
315001 XB Aug-Nov 17 & up (as of Aug 1, 2012) TBA $240
315001 XC Aug-Nov 17 & up (as of Aug 1, 2012) TBA $240
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ADulT PROgRAMs
2012 DANCE PROGRAMS
JACK LEAHY
Community Center Supervisor
540-961-1880
jleahy@blacksburg.gov
PARTNER DANCE FOR ADULTS AND TEENSExperiencethethrillofdance.Nopartnerrequired.Discountsavailableforgroupsoffiveandrepeatstudents.Formore information contact Sapphire at 540-382-8782, info@sapphiredance.comorwww.SapphireDance.com.ClassesmeetattheBlacksburgCommunityCenter.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
312100-Q1 Tu May 22 14 & up 7-8pm *
SUMMER SAMPLERPerfectforthoseinterestedindanceclasses,butnotsure where to start. See styles from the Essential classes,askquestionsandlearnalittledancingbe-fore committing to a four week class.
Activity # Dates Ages Time Fee (R/NR)
312100-B1 W Jun 6-27 14 & up 7-8pm $4/$8
312100-B2 Tu Jul 10-31 14 & up 6:15-7:15pm $4/$8
312100-B3 Tu Aug 14-Sep 4 14 & up 8:15-9:15pm $4/$8
ESSENTIAL BALLROOM: LEVEL 1ExperiencetheenchantmentoftheWaltz,carefreefunofFoxTrot,andpassionofTango!InEssentialBallroom,learntheessenceofeachoftheseclassicdance styles.
Activity # Dates Ages Time *Fee (R/NR)
312100-L1 W Jun 6-27 14&up 8-9pm $4/$8
312100-L2 Tu Jul 10-31 14&up 7:15-8:15pm $4/$8
ESSENTIAL LATIN: LEVEL 1Greatforbeginners!JointhespicyworldofLatinDance,whereMerengue is casual fun,ChaChaisaharmlessflirtation,andRumbaisaburningromance.EssentialLatinwillgetyoumoving.
Activity # Dates Ages Time *Fee (R/NR)
312100-S1 Tu Jun 5-26 14 & up 8:15-9:15pm $4/$8
312100-S2 W Jul 11-Aug1 14 & up 8-9pm $4/$8
ESSENTIAL SWING: LEVEL 1FastandfunfornewDancers!Groove-n-glideinthe Hustle, jump-n-jive to Single-Time Swing,andboogiedownwithEastCoastSwing! InEs-sentialSwing,you’lllearntheseexciting,spin-filleddances.
Registration is free. Pay instructor $5 and get a $5 coupon for a class.
* $32 payable to Sapphire Ballroom
* $32 payable to Sapphire Ballroom
* $32 payable to Sapphire Ballroom
Activity # Dates Ages Time *Fee (R/NR)
312100-S3 W Aug 15-Sep 5 14 & up 8-9pm $4/$8
ESSENTIAL SWING: LEVEL 2Swing and slide into more advanced patterns in EastCoast, SingleTimeandHustle. In this classwe’llreallygetyougroovingandmoving!
* $32 payable to Sapphire Ballroom
ADulT PROgRAMs
Activity # Date Age Time *Fee (R/NR)
312100-R1 Tu Jun 5-26 14 & up 7:15-8:15pm $4/$8
ARGENTINE TANGO: LEVEL 1Alltherageindanceclubsaroundtheworld,withan intense emphasis on lead-and-follow and part-nering techniques, we recommend taking Levels1&2EssentialBallroombeforethisclass.
Activity # Date Age Time *Fee (R/NR)
312100-O1 W Jul 11-Aug 1 14 & up 7-8pm $4/$8
BOLERO: LEVEL 1Bolero, a beautiful and dramatic dance withsmooth styling and “drop & drift” action, is ex-cellentforslowloveballads.Level2Latinrecom-mended before taking this class.
Activity # Date Age Time *Fee (R/NR)
312100-W1 Tu Aug 14-Sep 4 14 & up 6:15-7:15pm $4/$8
WEST COAST SWING: LEVEL 1Smooth and sophisticated, funky and fun.Greatformany stylesofmusic! A“need toknow” foryoudanceaddictsoutthere.PriorLevel2EssentialSwing recommended.
Activity # Dates Ages Time *Fee (R/NR)
312100-Q2 Tu Jun 5-26 14 & up 6:15-7:15pm $4/$8
312100-Q3 Tu Jul 10-31 14 & up 8:15-9:15pm $4/$8
312100-Q4 Tu Aug 14-Sep 4 14 & up 7:15-8:15pm $4/$8
312100-Q5 W Aug 15-Sep 5 14 & up 7-8pm $4/$8
CLASS-BY-REQUEST (A.K.A “CBR”) FOR SOCIAL DANCE PROGRAMS
Want to continue the social dance fun at a higher level? Looking for a certain styleofdance?ContactSapphireat info@sapphiredance.comor 540-382-8782 regard-ingwhichclassesyou’d liketo see. Preregistration re-quired.
* $32 payable to Sapphire Ballroom
* $32 payable to Sapphire Ballroom
* $32 payable to Sapphire Ballroom
* $32 payable to Sapphire Ballroom
Activity # Date Age Time *Fee (R/NR)
312230-D4 M Jun11-Jul 16 16 & up 6-7pm $50/$60
Location Blacksburg Community Center
PUPPY CLASSFor puppies ten weeks to fourmonths of age,this course will cover housebreaking, properdiscipline techniquesand teaching.Learnhowto discourage puppy problems such as jump-ing,biting,barking,digging,andchewing.Firstclass is without the dog.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR
212230-DC M Jun11-Jul 16 16 & up 7:15-8:15pm $50/$60
Location Blacksburg Community Center
Registration W May 30
DOG UNDER CONTROL CLASSTeaching indoor dogs to focus and work with distractions. Dogs must be six months or old-er and attendwith a dog carrier. First class iswithoutthedog.FormoreinformationcontactAnneGouiller-Mooreatkeshnzag@gmail.com.
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OUTDOOR BEGINNING CLASSThisclasscoversbasicdogobedience. Dogs must be six months or older. Firstclassiswithoutthedog.Formore information contact Judyat540-544-7556. Location The first class meets at Shelter 2 at Municipal Park and all
remaining classes will meet behind the tennis courts.
Activity # Date *Age Time *Fee (R/NR)
312230 – D1
Sa Sep 8-Oct 27 16 & up 9:30-10:30am
$2/$4
*$40 paid to the instructor
OUTDOOR ADVANCED CLASSThisclassreviewsobedi-ence skills and works to-wardhavingthedogofflead all the time. Dogs must be six months or older. Dogs attend all
classes. For more information contact Judy at540-544-7556.
Location Meet at Shelter 2 at Municipal Park.
Activity # Date *Age Time *Fee (R/NR)
312230 – D2
Sa Sep 8-Oct 27 16 & up 11am-noon $2/$4
*$40 paid to the instructor
Activity # *Date Age Time *Fee (R/NR)
302412-CS M-Sa Jun 18-23 Middle School & up
M,T, Th, F 7-9pm
$50/$60
Location Blacksburg Community Center
BLACKSBURG COMMUNITY STRINGS SUMMER SPLASH
Led by esteemedFinnish conductorAke-Eric Renqvist,this offering gives area string players a chance to prepare and perform or-chestra music with
soloists.Call540-552-0186orcontactclockmu-sic@verizon.netformoreinformation.
NEW!
Date Age Time *Fee (R/NR
Jan-Dec 16 & up 6-8:30pm $60/yr
Location Blacksburg Community Center
PHOTO CLUB - PASS PROGRAMThe Photo Clubis a group of pho-tographers who share ideas, talentand photo demon-strations. Led byIsabelle Marchand,
photographerandauthor,thegroupmeetsthelastTuesday of each month. For more information,visit www.blacksburgphoto.org.
*Fee will be prorated.
Location Blacksburg Community Center
Registration Ongoing
Location Blacksburg Community Center
SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY FOR PARENTSTips on the essentials of basic sports photography whilelearninghowtouseyourcamera’sautomaticmodes,andprogresstointermediateinstructiononhowtouseall thefeaturesofyourdigitalSLR.In-structorJonFleming:flemingjk@hotmail.com
Activity # Date Age Time *Fee (R/NR)
312331 – SP W Jun 6-27 16 & up 7-8:30 pm $40/$50
312331 – S2 W Jul 11-Aug 1 16 & up 7-8:30 pm $40/$50
ADulT PROgRAMs
Activity # *Date Age Time **Fee (R/NR)
112301 – EK M, W Jun 4-Jul 25 18 & up 6-9:30pm $999
EKG TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION PROGRAMComprehensive50hourEKGTechnicianCertifi-cationProgramprepares students to functionasEKGTechniciansandtotaketheAmericanSoci-etyofPhlebotomyTechnician(ASPT)–Electro-cardiograph(EKG)Technicianexaminadditiontoothernationalcertificationexams.
* No class Jul 4 **Fee includes textbooks.
Activity # Date Age Time *Fee (R/NR)
312301 – PT Tu, Th Jun 5-Jul 24
18 & up 6-9:30pm $999
Location Blacksburg Community Center
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAMThis 50 hour course will prepare students toenter the pharmacy field and take the PharmacyTechnician Certification Board’s PTCB exam.Course content includes: terminology, reading/interpreting prescriptions, defining drugs, dosagecalculations,dispensingofprescriptions,andmore.
*Fee includes textbooks.
Location Blacksburg Community Center
Location Blacksburg Community Center
PARENTING CLASSParentingisaverystressfuljob! Forhelpinreducingthearguing,drama,andconstant reminding,comelearnaboutLoveandLogic,aphilosophy thathasbeenmakinglifeeasierforover35years.
**$85/$95perindividual***$110/$120percouple
Activity # *Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
312301 – PA Tu May 29-Jul 10 Parent 6:30-8pm **
312301 – PA Tu May 29-Jul 10 Parent 6:30-8pm ***
*Free introductory class on Tu May 22. No class on Jul 5.
BEGINNING TAI CHIIncrease your balance, strength, circulation andmentalfocus.TaiChiisbasedonslow,gentleandrelaxed movements that incorporate the whole body.Programisdesignedforages50andabovebut all are welcome to participate.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
323503-B1 Tu, Th May 8-Jun 21
All ages 11am-noon $40/$50
Location Blacksburg Community Center
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED TAI CHIIncrease your balance, strength, circulation andmentalfocus.TaiChiisbasedonslow,gentleandrelaxed movements that incorporate the whole body.Programisdesignedforages50andabovebut all are welcome to participate.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
323503-A1 Tu, Th May 8-Jun 21
All ages 7:30-8:30pm $40/$50
Location Blacksburg Community Center
Activity # Dates Ages Time *Fee (R/NR)
302301-J1 M,W,F May 21-Jun 1 16 & up 4:30-6:30pm $55/$65
302301-J2 M,W,F Jun 11-22 16 & up 4:30-6:30pm $65/$75
302301-J3 M,W,F Jun 25-29 16 & up 4:30-6:30pm $30/$40
302301-J4 M,W,F Jul 9-20 16 & up 4:30-6:30pm $65/$75
302301-J5 M,W,F Jul 23-Aug 3 16 & up 4:30-6:30pm $65/$75
JAPANESE CULTURE CAMP FOR TEENS AND ADULTSLearn the best of Japanese culture, plus basicgreetings and expressions.Workshops in Japa-nese calligraphy, origami, cooking, andmore. Instructor: Fumiko Yamagami Snidow, Japa-neseteacheratVMI
Location Blacksburg Community Center
*No class May 28
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HEAlTH AnD FITnEss
STRENGTH TRAINING CLASS Date Time
Tu, Th 9-10am
AEROBICS Date Time
M, F 9-10am
The following classes are interchangeable. Zumba is an energetic aerobic class designed for 18 years and above. The others are designed for ages 50 and above. Please check with your doctor before beginning any fitness program. 13 time pass is $20/$30; 35 time pass is $50/$60 .
HEALTHY BACKS Date Time
M, W, F 10:30-11:30am
PILATES Date Time
Th 9-10am
ZUMBA Date Time
M, FW
Tu, Th Th – Zumba Toning
10-11am10:30-11:30am
6:30-7:30pm 10-11am
ENERGY THREE (Combination of Tai Chi, Pilates and Yoga.)
Date Time
Tu, Th 10-11am
STRETCH, BALANCE & TONE Date Time
W 9-10am
HEAlTH AnD FITnEss
YOGA PASSESLearnbasicyogaposturesandgainmorestrengthand flexibility. Gentle yoga is for those with lim-ited physical abilities or beginning to get into ex-ercise.Classesandtimescanbeinterchanged.Payonly for the classes attended.
Activity # Date Age Time *Fee (R/NR)
Gentle Yoga Tu & Th 16 & up 10:15–11:45am *
Beg/Mod Yoga W 16 & up 5:45-7:15pm *
Location Blacksburg Community Center
Registration Ongoing
*Six time pass $42/$52*12 time pass $80/$90
YOGA WORKSHOPDesigned for the beginner yoga and the seasoned practitioner looking to get back to the basics. We start with a beginning yoga workout and progres-sively buildup each day to an advanced program.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302301-Y3 M-Th May 21-24 16 & up 5:45-7:15pm $40/$50
302301-Y4 M-Th Sep 17-20 16 & up 5:45-7:15pm $40/$50
Location Blacksburg Community Center
WOMEN’S YOGA FOR ROUND BODIES SATURDAY WORKSHOP Designed forwomenwith amore roundfigureor largerbody.Wewillexploremodificationsoftraditionalpostures.Anyleveliswelcome.Therewillbetimeafterourclasstoanswerquestions.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302301-Y5 Sa May 19 16 & up 10am-noon $15/$20
302301-Y6 Sa Jul 14 16 & up 10am-noon $15/$20
302301-Y7 Sa Sep 15 16 & up 10am-noon $15/$20
Location Blacksburg Community Center
GENTLE YOGA SATURDAY WORKSHOP Exploreagentlerestorativeyogapractice, releas-ing stress through breath work while learning modificationstotraditionalposturesforrestora-tionfrominjuryanddisease. Consultyourdoc-
tor before registering if you are new to yoga or are restoring from injury.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
302301-Y8 Sa May 12 16 & up 10am-noon $15/$20
302301-Y9 Sa July 21 16 & up 10am-noon $15/$20
302301-YY Sa Sept 8 16 & up 10am-noon $15/$20
Location Blacksburg Community Center
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FITNESS CENTER PASSESThe Senior Fitness Center features treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical trainers, weight machine, step machines and free weights. Five times pass $10; 30 times pass $35; 50 times pass $50. All passes are good for one year from date of purchase.
FITNESS CENTER ORIENTATION Our staff will provide general instruction on the proper use of the fitness center equipment. Once registered, staff will contact you and set up an appointment. If you are just beginning an exercise program or have specific needs, we recommend our Personal Training program with one of our certified trainers. Activity #: 223320-A1 PERSONAL TRAININGA doctor’s written permission is required to participate in this program. Each package purchased is good up to one year. Fee (R/NR): Five sessions $85/$95; 10 sessions $160/$170; Use of fitness center will be an additional charge.
FITNESS CENTER RULESBefore using Fitness Center, please consult with fitness professional as to the proper use of the equipment.To ensure a comfortable atmosphere for everyone, please be courteous & respectful of others.During peak hours (or while others are waiting) limit your time on the treadmill, elliptical, cycles, etc. to 20-30 minutes.Wipe down equipment for the next user.Wear proper workout attire: no cutoff shorts, bare feet, or sandals allowed, and shirts must be worn at all times.No food or beverages (except water bottles).Return all equipment to its proper place.Do not touch TV’s, please ask attendant for assistance.Only Employees of the Town of Blacksburg are allow to train other participants in our fitness facility.
HEAlTH AnD FITnEss
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sEnIOR PROgRAMs
JOY HERBERT
Senior Supervisor
540-961-1134
jherbert@blacksburg.gov
ONGOING
Location Blacksburg Community Center
AARP CHAPTER #2613AARP has general membership meetings at 11:30ameachmonth.Theseareusuallyluncheonmeetingswitheveryone bringing a bagged lunch. Interesting and informativepresentationsfollow.MeetingsareopentothepublicandareofferedSeptember-June.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR
No registration required
* **
All ages 11:30am Free
Location Blacksburg Community Center
KNITTERS GROUPBringyourprojectandlearnfromothersorshareyourskills.Thisinformalgroupmeetsforsocializationwhileknitting. Other varieties of needle work are welcome.
Activity # Date Book Time Fee (R/NR
No registration required
W All ages 10am-Noon
Free
Location Blacksburg Community Center
LINE DANCING WITH CASS LONGIt’s fun and great exercise. Line Dance to a varietyof music (50’s to current). No partner needed. Noprior dance experience necessary.Come join us eachThursday.
Activity # Date Age *Time Fee (R/NR
No Registration Required
Th All ages 1:30-2:30pm
**
*Beginners are encouraged to practice with instructor at 1pm**$5/class - pay instructor
* Jun 19 - picnic meeting at Nellie’s Cave Park** Sep 18 - Blacksburg Community Center
Location Blacksburg Community Center
BOOK CLUBThenextbest thing toreadingagreatbook is talkingabout it with friends.
Activity # Date Book Time Fee (R/NR
No registration required
* * 2pm FREE
*ThJun14 “InMyFather’sCourt” by Isaac Bashevis Singer*ThJul12 “FindingNouf”byZoeFerraris*ThAug9 “Descartes’Bones”byShoto*ThSep13 “SweetnessattheBottomofthePie” byAlanBradley
Location Blacksburg Community Center
WRITER’S WORKSHOPJoin fellow writers or would-be writers for opportunities toshareandtalkaboutyourwriting:essays,memoirs,poetry, stories, plays, letters, or a chapter from yourgreatAmericannovel.Readingsarepurelyvoluntary.
Activity # Date Book Time Fee (R/NR
No registration required
Jun 1, Jul 6, Aug 3, &
Sep 7
All ages 2pm Free
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sEnIOR PROgRAMs
ONGOINGBRIDGE AND MAHJONGG
The following pro-grams take place weekly.ForDuplicateBridge, contact Rich-ardHuberat304-466-
0341 or richard55fla@yahoo.com. For PartyBridgeandMahjongg,theroomisreservedforanygroup/individualtouse. Location Blacksburg Community Center
Program Day Age Time Fee (R/NR)
Sanctioned Duplicate ACBL Game
M,W,F All ages 12:30pm Donation
Party Bridge Tu, W, F All ages 1pm Free
Mah Jongg W All ages 1pm Free
* Room is reserved for any group/individual
VICAP (VIRGINIA INSURANCE AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM)An insurance counselor from Agency on Aging canassist regarding medical benefit programs, long-termcareinsurance,andproblemswithMedicare,Medicaid,andmedical bill paying.Contact theNRVAgency onAging at 540-980-7720 for appointments and moreinformation.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
No registration required
TBA 50 & up TBA Free
SPECIAL EVENTS
HOW TO TALK TO YOUR DOCTORShirleyHuffmanwithGentivaHomeHealthCarewilldiscuss ways you can make the most of your doctor appointments. Lunch will follow,main dish provided;bring a side dish to share. Dessert will feature an ice cream bar.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
323000-J4 Th Jul 19 All ages
10:15am-1:45pm
Free
LIVING MADE BETTERLearnhowphysicaltherapyhelpsmaintainmovementand mobility and how occupational and speech therapyhelpspatientsregaindailylivingskills.LunchandBingofollowpresentation.Maincourseprovided.Bring a dish to share.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
323000-J6 Th Jun 21 All ages 10:15am-1:45pm
Free
Location Please arrive at the Blacksburg Community Center no later than 10am.
Registration Ends Jul 16
Activity # Date Age Time *Fee (R/NR)
323000-J3 Tu Jul 10 All ages 5:30-8:30pm $3
Location Please arrive at the Blacksburg Community Center no later than 5:15pm.
Location Please arrive at Blacksburg Community Center no later than 10am.
Registration ends Jun 18
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OUTDOOR CONCERT AND ICE CREAM SOCIALEnjoydeliciousicecreamaswe enjoy the sounds of theBig Dog and the Fat Cats.They provide an authen-tic and rarely found sound from Dixieland to big band swingandallformsofjazz.
* Fee includes transportation and ice cream. Chairs will be provided for the concert.
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IN THE KITCHEN WITH FRANKE Don’tmissFranke’sdeliciousspringmealofcrabandricottastuffedmanicotti.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
323000-J5 Tu Jul 24 All ages 10:30am-1:30pm
$3; Bring a dish to share
Location Please arrive at the Blacksburg Community Center no later than 10:15am.
TROPICAL LUAULet’s travel toMeadowbrook Recreationcenter and celebrate springtime. Take in a fun evening of games and an opportunity to sample refreshing tropical beverages and snacks.
RECIPE SWAP BINGOLet’s travel to the ChristiansburgRecreationcenter for thispotluckevent,so bring a dish to share. Prizes will berecipes of your favorite summer dish. PleasedropofforemailyourrecipetoJoybyJuly19,jherbert@blacksburg.gov.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
323304-M1 M May 21 All ages Noon $5/$10
Location Blacksburg Community Center
Registration Ends
May 14
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
323000-M2 Tu May 22 All ages 5:15-8:30pm Free
Location Please check in at the Blacksburg Community Center no later than 5pm.
*Fee includes transportation and lunch.
WATERMELON BINGOLet’s travel toChristiansburgRecreationcenterforsomefun!
Activity # Date Age Time *Fee (R/NR)
323000-J2 Tu Jun 26 All ages 10:30am-1:30pm
$3
Location Please arrive at the Blacksburg Community Center no later than 10:15am.
Activity # Date Age Time Fee (R/NR)
323600-J4 Th Jun 28 All ages 4-6:30pm $5/$10
323600-J6 W Jul 18 All ages 10:15am-2:15pm **$5/$10
323600-A1 W Aug 1 All ages 10:15am-1:15pm **$5/$10
323600-A3 W Aug 22 All ages 8:30am-noon $5/$10
Location Depart from the Blacksburg Community Center.
MYSTERY DINE OUTSIndulge in some culinary experiences and surprises. It’samazing, thevarietyofflavors thatsurroundus.Wepromiseno fast foodorchainrestaurants,onlypopularand unique destinations in a casual atmosphere.
*Fees include transportation only.**Cash only at this site
TRIPS
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Activity # Date Age Time *Fee (R/NR)
323600-J5 W Jul 11 All ages
8:30am-6:30pm
$9/$18
Location Please arrive at the Blacksburg Community Center no later than 8:15am.
IKEA – CHARLOTTE, NCBack by Popular Demand, we will travel to IKEA, aprivately-held international home products retailer that sells flat pack furniture, accessories, and bathroom andkitchen items in their retail stores around the world.
Activity # Date Age Time *Fee (R/NR)
3 23600-J2 W Jun 13 All ages
9:15am-7pm
$35/$45
Location Please arrive at the Blacksburg Community Center no later than 9am.
LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL – BARTER THEATRE, MAIN STAGE
The Hollywood blockbust-er turned award-winning Broadway musical sensation followsaBeverlyHillsblonde,ElleWoods,asshesetsoutona journey to prove to every-
one that fashion-savvy girls can be taken seriously.
* Fee includes transportation only.
Activity # Date Age Time *Fee (R/NR)
323600-J7 Th Jun 26 All ages
10:30am-6pm
$41/$51
Location Please arrive at the Blacksburg Community Center no later than 10:15am.
THE MOTOWN SOUND – WOHLFAHRT HAUS DINNERThis exceptional tributefeatures the music of The Temptations, GladysKnight,TinaTurner,DianaRoss and the Supremes,
theFourTopsandmore.TakeajourneythroughtimeandenjoyyourfavoritememoriesofMotown.
ANNUAL PICNIC ON THE NEW RIVERInmemoryofAnnieFredWright, let’svisitPatricia forour annualpicnicon theNewRiver.Enjoy the scenerywith a provided picnic meal. Rain or shine as tents will be available.Facilityisnowhandicappedaccessible!
* Fee includes transportation, performance and meal.
* Fee includes transportation and performance. Lunch extra at the Heartwood Center. No refunds after May 25 unless a substitute can be found.
Activity # Date Age Time *Fee (R/NR)
323000-S1 W Sep 19 All ages
11am-2:30pm
$8/$16
Location Please arrive at the Blacksburg Community Center no later than 10:45am.
HISTORIC TOUR OF LEWSIBURG, WVOur personal guide will provide interesting stories as we view farmlands cross the Greenbrier River. We will visit NorthHouseMuseum,CarnegieHall,andmore.WewilltourandtastethefineartisanspiritsofSmoothAmbler.
Activity # Date Age Time *Fee (R/NR)
323600-J3 W Jun 20 All ages
8am-6:15pm
$33/$43
Location Please arrive at the Blacksburg Community Center no later than 7:45am.
* Fee includes transportation, step on guide, all tours, lunch and tasting.
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*Fee includes transportation and lunch. Bring $1 in quarters if you’d like to play bingo.
Activity # Date Age Time *Fee (R/NR)
323600-J1 W Jun 6 All ages
10:30am-6pm
$41/$51
Location Please arrive at the Blacksburg Community Center no later than 10:15am.
OKLAHOMA – WOHLFAHRT HAUS DINNERARodgersandHammersteinclassic. Thehigh-spiritedrivalry between the local farmers and cowboys paints the backdropagainstwhichCurlyandLaureyplayouttheirlove story. * Fee includes transportation, meal and performance.
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Activity # Date Age Time *Fee (R/NR)
323600-A4 W Aug 29 All ages
9:15am-7pm
$35/$45
Location Please arrive at the Blacksburg Community Center no later than 9am.
THE NEW MUSICAL: DAVID – BARTER THEATRE, MAIN STAGEThisinspiringstoryofcourageandfaithtracesthelifeofIsrael’sgreatshepherd-turned-warrior-king.Thisstirringnew musical reminds us that wondrous things can happen when we have faith.
*Fee includes transportation and theater ticket. Lunch extra at the Heartwood Center. No refunds after Aug 14 unless a substitute can be found.
Activity # Date Age Time *Fee (R/NR)
323600-A2 W Aug 15 All ages
8:30am-5:30pm
$9/$18
Location Please arrive at the Blacksburg Community Center no later than 8:15am.
WILD WOLF BREWING COMPANY AND SHOPPING VILLAGE - NELLY’S FORD VAStepbackintime.EnjoyfreshhandcraftedbeerandlocalfoodinNelsonCounty’soriginalschoolhouse.Afterwardstake a stroll and enjoy theworkingwaterwheel, ponds,waterfalls,andshopinthevariousboutiques.
* Fee includes transportation only.
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*Activity # Date Age Time **Fee (R/NR)
323600-HD (dbl)
323600-HS (sgl)
Oct 8-12 All ages
Complete itinerary will be available
in Sep.
$899/$909
$1148/1158
Location Depart from Blacksburg Community Center. You are welcome to leave cars at the center.
VERMONT FALL FOLIAGEThis beautiful trip includes a scenic ride on theGreenMTrailroad,asceniccruiseonLakeChamplain,ascenicdrive through“littlegrandcanyon”QuecheeGorgeandmore. Tour is fully escorted.
* Triple and quad rates also available.** Trip includes motor coach transportation, Jump start breakfast, four nights lodging, four hot breakfasts, four regional dinners, all touring and admissions, local tour guide, and baggage handling. Full refund up till seven days prior to departure minus all non-refundable purchases associated with tour.
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FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDSTheSeniorCenterhasawheelchairaccessiblebuswithroomtocarryassistivedevices. Staffisunabletopersonallyassistindividualsbeyondloadingandunloadingthevehicle;therefore,werequireacaretakeroraidetoaccompanythose with special needs.
IMPORTANT TRIP INFORMATIONVanswillbeavailabletoloadnoearlierthan30minutespriortodepartureunlessotherwisespecifiedinthetripdescription. Pleasearriveatleast15minutespriortodeparture.
Itisdifficulttofindtheperfecttemperatureforeveryparticipantonthebus. Wesuggestthosewhoarecold-naturedbringsweater/coatsandwarm-natureddressinlayers. Wearehappytomakeadjustmentstothetemperaturebutsafety isourprimaryconcern.Let thedriverknowata timewhenhe isnotdistractedaboutanytemperatureadjustments.
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Downtown and Municipal Park2-3 pm: Parade in Downtown Blacksburg (sponsored by Mt. Tabor Ruritan Club)
6 pm: The Blacksburg Community Band Blacksburg Community Strings and Celebration Chorus
8 pm: The Meter’s Running, featuring the Big Dog Brass
9:30 pm: FIREWORKS!
INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVITIES
4th of July
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