FALL 2021 Arlington Guide to Recreation Classes ENJOY and Programs Introducing Classes at Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center!
ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 4, 2021 Registration.arlingtonva.us • Classes begin September 13, 2021 unless noted otherwise
See What’s Inside : CLASSES Fitness ...... 6 Music ...... 5 This-N-That ...... 3 55+ ...... 33 Gymnastics ...... 19 Nature ...... 24 Woodworking ...... 5 Aquatics ...... 15 History ...... 30 Pickleball ...... 12 Yoga ...... 7 Arts & Crafts ...... 2 Individuals w/Disabilities . . 22 Pilates ...... 7 Ceramics ...... 3 Jewelry ...... 4 Science/Discovery ...... 6 SERVICES Dance ...... 13 Language ...... 5 Sewing/Fiber Arts ...... 5 Fee Reduction ...... 38 Dog Obedience ...... 6 Martial Arts ...... 8 Sports ...... 9 Location/Map ...... 36 Drawing/Painting ...... 4 Movement ...... 15 Tennis ...... 12 Registration ...... 34-35 Hello Arlington!
It’s hard to believe how far we’ve come in 18 months . From closing parks and programs in 2020 to opening two new centers in 2021, we are grateful to all those who helped make this happen! This July, we celebrated the opening of the new Lubber Run Community Center and soon Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center will open its doors . Let the countdown begin!
Lubber Run offers outdoor amenities and courts for kids of all ages . Indoors, there’s a light-filled multi-purpose basketball court and 2nd story track along with spaces for meetings and classes . The facility is home our first full-day preschool program, 55+ Program and our customer service headquarters with staff to help you register for classes and camps, reserve a facility, apply for fee reductions and more .
With the opening of Long Bridge just weeks away, and a celebration to be held in September, we can’t wait for you to experience the pools (yes, more than one!), fitness center and the captivating views of the Potomac . Be on the lookout for our grand opening event announcement! Beginning this fall, we are bringing all our swim classes to this amazing facility . For all classes held at Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center, membership is not required . Wishing you good health, In addition to our new facilities, we are bringing back our programs and will have outdoor and indoor classes along Jane Rudolph, Director with virtual programs as well (they have been very popular) . You’ll see we have a full catalog of over 200 programs Parks and Recreation/Arlington County for you to explore . It’s great to be able to open our centers and get together again .
WHAT’S INSIDE! ARTS & CRAFTS
CLASSES TOT & ADULT 55+ ...... 33 Aquatics ...... 15 Abrakadoodle® Twoosy Doodlers Arts & Crafts ...... 2 Little fingers will experiment with painting, gluing, stick- Ceramics ...... 3 ing, printing and creating, while developing fine motor, Dance ...... 13 language and self-help skills. This is an “I can do it” class Dog Obedience ...... 6 that is fun and creative! Each session has new activities Drawing/Painting ...... 4 where adults get to play too. There is a non-refundable Fitness ...... 6 $36 (9 sessions), $32 (8 sessions) supply fee included in the cost of the class. Adult participation is required. Inst.: Gymnastics ...... 19 Abrakadoodle. History ...... 30 Individuals with Disabilities ...... 22 Arlington Mill Center Jewelry ...... 4 Ages 20 months-3 9 Sessions $173 sessions), $32 (8 sessions), $24 (6 sessions) non-refundable Martial Arts ...... 8 110100A Thurs., Sep. 16, 10-10:45am supply fee is included in the cost of the class. Adult required Movement ...... 15 Long Bridge Aquatics Center to stay on the premises at all times. Inst.: Abrakadoodle. Music ...... 5 Ages 20 months-3 9 Sessions $173 Arlington Mill Center Nature ...... 24 110100B Tues., Sep. 14, 10-10:45am Ages 3-6 9 Sessions $173 Pickleball ...... 12 120104A Thurs., Sep. 16, 11:15am-12pm Pilates ...... 7 Lacey Woods Park Back Shelter Science & Discovery ...... 6 Ages 20 months-3 8 Sessions $154 Long Bridge Aquatics Center Sewing & Fiber Arts ...... 5 110100C Mon., Sep. 13, 10-10:45am Ages 3-6 9 Sessions $173 Sports ...... 9 110100D Wed., Sep. 15, 10-10:45am 120104B Tues., Sep. 14, 11:15am-12pm Tennis ...... 12 110100E Sat., Sep. 18, 9-9:45am Lacey Woods Park Back Shelter This-N-That ...... 6 Ages 3-6 8 Sessions $154 Woodworking ...... 5 TOT & YOUTH 120104C Mon., Sep. 13, 11:15am-12pm Yoga ...... 7 Abrakadoodle® Mini Doodlers 120104D Wed., Sep. 15, 11:15am-12pm SERVICES 120104E Sat., Sep. 18, 10:15-11am Children will develop their creativity through carefully Fee Reduction ...... 38 Virtual Location/Map ...... 36 designed lessons that ignite the imagination and develop skills. Using real artist’s materials such as watercolors, Ages 3-6 10 Sessions $192 Registration ...... 34-35 tempera paints, oil pastels and creative tools, children 120104F Tues., Sep. 14, 11:15am-12pm will create masterpieces that are truly unique. A $36 (9 120104G Sat., Sep. 18, 9:15-10am
2 ENJOY ARLINGTON › FALL 2021 › ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 4TH AT 7AM FOR GYMNASTICS CLASSES • 7:30AM ALL OTHER CLASSES YOUTH Intermediate Wheel Art Adventures This class was designed for students who have taken other wheel classes and want to improve their skills. With the Young artists will discover the world of texture, line, shape help of the instructor, students will refine both throwing, and color as they create original artwork. A wide range trimming and glazing techniques. Each week will be an of basic skills are developed including painting, drawing, opportunity to create more complex vessels such as lidded and collage making. All supplies included. Wear smock or jars, cups with handles and working with altered forms. clothes that can get messy. Staff will be trained on and Students will be encouraged to work in multiples to build follow the most current COVID guidance set forth from their skill set. Working with clay is a messy process, so, Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and VA Department of please come dressed appropriately. Staff will be trained on Public Health. A $25 non-refundable supply fee is included and follow the most current COVID guidance set forth from in the cost of the class. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and VA Department of Lubber Run Center Public Health. A $40 non-refundable supply fee is included Ages 5-7 8 Sessions $125 in the cost of this class. PREVIOUS WHEEL CLASS REQUIRED 120105A Tues., Sep. 14, 3:30-4:15pm NOT FOR BEGINNERS. Abrakadoodle® Doodlers Thomas Jefferson Center Ages 16-Adult 9 Sessions $342 Kids create their own unique masterpieces through paint- 140126A Tues., Sep. 14, 2:30-5pm ing, drawing and exploring creative materials. Each lesson introduces new techniques and styles, helping children 140126B Sat., Sep. 18, 10am-12:30pm develop art skills and confidence. A non-refundable Fall Interim Wheel Throwing $40 supply fee (10 sessions), $32 supply fee (8 sessions) is included in the cost of the class. Adult required to stay Keep up with your wheel throwing practice in this 4-week on the premises at all times. Inst.: Abrakadoodle. class! Participants should have experience with centering, TEEN & ADULT creating cups, bowls and other vessels on the wheel. In this Virtual class you will be surrounded by other students who want Ages 6-12 10 Sessions $236 Beginning Pottery to build on their skills and improve their pottery making 120107A Sat., Sep. 18, 1-2pm If you have ever wanted to know how to make pottery ability. Since everyone will have different experience levels, Lacey Woods Park Back Shelter using a potter’s wheel, this beginners-only class is what the instructor will give demonstrations that are relevant to those enrolled in the class. Demos will introduce new Ages 6-12 8 Sessions $189 you’ve been looking for. In this class students will learn the fundamental skills needed to make functional pottery like forms and techniques that will expand your throwing 120107B Sat., Sep. 18, 11:30am-12:30pm mugs, bowls and vases. The instructor will demonstrate proficiency. This class is not for beginners or those without and teach wedging, centering and basic shaping methods. wheel throwing experience. Working with clay is a messy CERAMICS Students will be working in stoneware and learn how to process, so, please come dressed appropriately. Students use high-fire glazes to finish their pieces. This is a great should bring a towel, their tools and a notebook. If you opportunity to explore working with clay on the potter’s need to purchase a basic tool kit, you may do so at the YOUTH & ADULT wheel in a fun, relaxed and creative atmosphere with other first class for $12. Staff will be trained on and follow the beginners. Students should bring a towel, notebook and most current COVID guidance set forth from Centers for Handbuilding for Families $12 to purchase tools at the first session. Staff will be Disease Control (CDC) and VA Department of Public Health. Saturday mornings haven’t been this fun since you were trained on and follow the most current COVID guidance A $25 non-refundable supply fee is included in the cost a kid. In this re-time, virtual class, you and your child will set forth from Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and VA of this class. learn basic handbuilding techniques as you both work on Department of Public Health. A $40 non-refundable supply Thomas Jefferson Center weekly ceramic projects together. Supplies and clay will fee is included in the cost of the class. Please note those Ages 16-Adult 4 Sessions $154 be available to be safely picked up curbside using social who have taken other Enjoy Arlington wheel classes are distancing guidelines at TJ the week before class starts. At not eligible to enroll in this beginner only class. You will 140127A Mon., Nov. 29, 1:30-4pm the first class, the instructor will go over safety guidelines, need to phone in your registration for this class so that 140127B Mon., Nov. 29, 5-7:30pm the process for dropping off finished projects to be fired staff can verify enrollment. Inst.: Kerr. 140127C Tues., Nov. 30, 1:30-4pm and returning completed work to you. Weekly projects 140127D Tues., Nov. 30, 5-7:30pm vary, but may include: bobbleheads, trinket boxes, slab Thomas Jefferson Center vases, fairy houses, windchimes and more! The great thing Ages 16-Adult 9 Sessions $342 ADULT about learning at home, is that you have the flexibility to 140124A Mon., Sep. 13, 1:30-4pm continue working throughout the week if you so desire. Just Claying Around This is a parent-child class, but you only need to register Continuing Wheel This is a fun handbuilding class for adults where students each child. A non-refundable $28 supply fee is included Now that you’re comfortable with centering, creating will work with the instructor create weekly projects. During in the cost of the class. Additional clay will be available bowls and cups, you are probably wanting to continue your virtual class the instructor will teach basic skills such for purchase if needed. your practice. In this class you will be surrounded by other as pinch pots and working with slabs to create things like, Virtual students who want to build on their skills and get better at functional bowls, dishes and pots as well as more sculp- making great pottery. Since everyone will have different tural and decorative pieces. This class is a perfect way to Ages 6-12 8 Sessions $193 experience levels, the instructor will give demonstrations escape the craziness of day to day stress while letting your 120102A Sat., Sep. 18, 9:30-11am that are relevant to those enrolled in the class. Demos creativity take over for a few hours. Both returning students will introduce new forms and techniques that expand and new students with no clay experience are welcome. YOUTH & TEEN throwing proficiency. You must have experience with The great thing about learning at home, is that you have Young Potters throwing on the wheel to take this class. Repeat students the flexibility to continue working throughout the week welcome. Working with clay is a messy process, so, please A basic introduction to the potter’s wheel with a focus on come dressed appropriately. Students should bring a towel, centering, throwing and decorating techniques. Lessons notebook and $12 to purchase tools at the first session. will include throwing bowl and cylinder forms along with Staff will be trained on and follow the most current COVID finishing and glazing. A great class for beginners and for guidance set forth from Centers for Disease Control (CDC) students who have some knowledge of throwing on a and VA Department of Public Health. A $40 non-refundable potter’s wheel. Return students welcome. Wear smock or supply fee is included in the cost of this class. PREVIOUS clothes that can get messy and bring a towel. Staff will be WHEEL CLASS REQUIRED NOT A BEGINNERS CLASS. trained on and follow the most current COVID guidance set forth from Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and VA Thomas Jefferson Center . Inst.: Kerr Department of Public Health. A non-refundable $40 supply Ages 16-Adult 9 Sessions $342 fee is included in the cost of the class. Inst.: Kerr. 140125A Mon., Sep. 13, 10am-12:30pm Thomas Jefferson Center Thomas Jefferson Center Ages 10-15 9 Sessions $227 Ages 16-Adult 9 Sessions $342 120115A Mon., Sep. 13, 5-7pm 140125B Tues., Sep. 14, 6-8:30pm
ENJOY ARLINGTON ›FALL 2021 › HTTP://REGISTRATION .ARLINGTONVA .US 3 if you so desire. Supplies and clay will be available to be safely picked up, using social distancing guidelines, at TJ the week before class starts. At the first class when the instructor will go over safety guidelines, the process for dropping off finished projects to be fired and returning completed work to you. A $25 non-refundable supply fee is included in the cost of the class. Additional clay will be available for purchase if needed. Virtual Ages Adults 8 Sessions $193 140129A Sat., Sep. 18, 12-1:30pm
DRAWING/PAINTING
YOUTH & TEEN Art 101: Intro to Art Does your child love to draw or paint or is otherwise creative? In this studio class, children will work with a variety of materials and techniques: printmaking, charcoal drawing, painting, design, collage, watercolors, sculpture, Painting: ADULT Beginning and Beyond and more. Budding artists start by becoming familiar with Make Some Art Saturday art fundamentals including form, tone, color, the impor- This class provides a solid foundation in the fundamentals Let’s face it, making art can be intimidating-but you know tance of light, creating textures and basic color theory. and intermediate aspects of painting. Emphasis is placed what? It doesn’t have to be. Engage your playful side and The creative process is sometimes messy, so, please dress on individual development, so all levels are welcome. accordingly. Staff will be trained on and follow the most join us and other curious creatives to make some artwork Instruction will focus on technique, composition and color. current COVID guidance set forth from Centers for Disease of your own. Whether you have never picked up a paint- Visit www jameshalloran. .com and view this instructor’s Control (CDC) and VA Department of Public Health. There brush or if you’re in an artistic rut and just want to get work. Students will be responsible for purchasing their own is a non-refundable $25 supply fee included in the cost back into making things again -this is the class for you. supplies. Supply lists will be emailed to students before of the class. Classes will be a combination of demonstration and work the first class. Inst.: Halloran. Fairlington Center time. Both absolute beginners and experienced students Ages 11-13 8 Sessions $175 Virtual will find their confidence, grow as they explore different 120128A Sat., Sep. 18, 10-11:30pm Ages 16-Adult 7 Sessions $143 materials and add new techniques to their artistic toolbox 140137A Thurs., Sep. 23, 7-8:30pm each week. Some materials used and skills covered are: acrylic paint, various mediums, graphite, pastels, ink, paper, Relief & Monotype Home transferring printed images, texture making tools and Printmaking incorporating found objects and images into the pieces they create. Staff will be trained on and follow the most Relief and Monotype Home Printmaking techniques focuses current COVID guidance set forth from Centers for Disease on using fun and easy home techniques to make multiple Control (CDC) and VA Department of Public Health. There prints or series. We use linoleum, plexi-glass and other is a non-refundable $40 supply fee included in the cost surfaces to carve and paint on to make an assortment of of the class. projects on different types of printmaking papers. This class demonstrates how to use safe methods in the home for Fairlington Center printmaking. We will make cards and other crafty projects Ages Adults 8 Sessions $198 with relief and monotype process. Supplies will be available 140138A Sat., Sep. 18, 10am-12pm to be safely picked up using social distancing guidelines at Fairlington the week before class starts. The creative process is sometimes messy, so, please keep that in mind JEWELRY when setting up your workspace at home. A non-refundable $40 supply fee is included in the cost of the class. TEEN & ADULT Virtual TEEN & ADULT Ages 16-Adult 8 Sessions $198 Studio Time Beginning Drawing 140139A Fri., Sep. 17, 6-8pm Build on the skills you already have by continuing to practice and work on projects in this non-structured time Have you always wanted to draw, but feel intimidated? in the TJ Jewelry Studio. Use these sessions to work on Let us help you to improve your drawing ability. In this new projects or to finish up pieces already in progress. basic drawing class, you will learn to develop eye-hand Equipment available: torches, rolling mills, hand tools, coordination and create representational drawings. You hydraulic press, flex shafts, buffing machines and access will experiment with a variety of media pencil, charcoal, conte crayon, ink-to create drawings focusing online, shape, to investing and casting (additional fees apply). This is not value and form. Content and projects will range from still an instructional class; studio technician onsite to ensure life observation drawing to abstraction and compositions safety and monitor proper usage of tools and equipment. emphasizing imagination and fantasy. Supplies will be Prior jewelry experience required. Open to currently enrolled available to be safely picked up using social distancing students as well. Staff will be trained on and follow the guidelines at Fairlington the week before class starts. The most current COVID guidance set forth from Centers for creative process is sometimes messy, so, please keep that in Disease Control (CDC) and VA Department of Public Health. mind when setting up your workspace at home. A non-re- There is a non-refundable $10 supply fee included in the fundable $32 supply fee is included in the cost of the class. cost of the class. Virtual Thomas Jefferson Center Ages 16-Adult 8 Sessions $189 Ages 16-Adult 8 Sessions $188 140131A Wed., Sep. 15, 7-8:30pm 140153A Mon., Sep. 13, 6-8:30pm
4 ENJOY ARLINGTON › FALL 2021 › ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 4TH AT 7AM FOR GYMNASTICS CLASSES • 7:30AM ALL OTHER CLASSES Piano SEWING & FIBER ARTS Arlington Mill Center Ages 2-4 11 Sessions $218 YOUTH 110321A Sun., Sep. 19, 4:30-5pm 110321B Sun., Sep. 19, 5:15-5:45pm Knit to It Kids Long Bridge Aquatics Center Kids as young as 8 can become skilled knitters and teach- Ages 2-4 12 Sessions $237 ing them this fun and easy craft now can be the start of a 110321C Tues., Sep. 14, 10-10:30am life-long hobby. Students will learn the basics of cast-on, knit and bind-off in this beginner class and they will work Guitar on a scarf or a small knitted toy. No previous experience Arlington Mill Center necessary. Staff will be trained on and follow the most Ages 4-5 11 Sessions $218 current COVID guidance set forth from Centers for Disease 110324A Sun., Sep. 19, 6-6:30pm Control (CDC) and VA Department of Public Health. There Long Bridge Aquatics Center is a non-refundable $25 supply fee included in the cost Ages 4-5 12 Sessions $237 of the class. 110324B Tues., Sep. 14, 10:45-11:15am Lubber Run Center Ages 9-11 5 Sessions $128 YOUTH 120101A Wed., Sep. 15, 4-5pm Learn Now Music Our budding musicians will participate in musical instruc- time on the machines. Because this course is about teaching tion and theory as well as musical games, special extension students proper tool use and safety practices, it is required curriculum-based activities, musical listening excerpts, to attend all classes. Staff will be trained on and follow related projects and more! Rental Instruments and Music the most current COVID guidance set forth from Centers Included. Students will take instruments and music home for Disease Control (CDC) and VA Department of Public in between classes to enjoy. A rental agreement must Health. There is a non-refundable $30 supply fee included be signed, and instruments must be returned in same in the cost of the class. condition at the last scheduled class date. Parents will Thomas Jefferson Center be responsible for the return cost and/or replacement of Ages Adults 4 Sessions $226 any unreturned/damaged instruments. Adults required 140180A Thurs., Sep. 16, 5-7:30pm to stay on the premises during class at all times. Inst.: Learn Now Music. 140180B Sat., Sep. 18, 10am-12:30pm Guitar 140180C Thurs., Oct. 14, 5-7:30pm Arlington Mill Center 140180D Sat., Oct. 16, 10am-12:30pm Ages 5-12 12 Sessions $288 120319A Wed., Sep. 15, 6:30-7:30pm 120319B Sat., Sep. 18, 8:30-9:30am LANGUAGE Ages 5-12 11 Sessions $264 120319C Sun., Sep. 19, 2-3pm TEEN & ADULT Mi Chu Chu Tren® Adventures to Learn Spanish Long Bridge Aquatics Center Ages 5-12 12 Sessions $288 Sew Social Mi chu chu tren® is the most enjoyable playtime that your 120319D Mon., Sep. 13, 6:15-7:15pm For the absolute beginner sewer! This class will get the child may have to learn the Spanish language. Immersed in student familiar with a sewing machine and it’s uses for a fantasy world, effortlessly and without forcing situations Madison Center repairing or creating new fashions for the body and home. they are entering the world of a new language, based on Ages 5-12 12 Sessions $288 Follow directions for simple patterns and projects. Practice teaching through play. Your children and you will have a 120319E Thurs., Sep. 16, 6:15-7:15pm these skills in a low-key environment meant for relaxed great time listening and participating in stories, music, and learning. Skills that will be covered are basic knowledge of activities that will lead them to understand and speak in Piano the sewing machine, straight and zig zag stitching, zipper short sentences this beautiful language. This is a multilevel Arlington Mill Center insertion, types of needles, and appropriate fabric for class; previous exposure to the language is not required. Ages 5-12 12 Sessions $288 future projects. There is a non-refundable $40 supply fee For more information, please visit www .michuchutren .com. 120320A Wed., Sep. 15, 5:15-6:15pm included in the cost of the class. Inst.: Human Advance LLC. 120320B Sat., Sep. 18, 9:45-10:45am Arlington Mill Center Fairlington Center 120320C Sat., Sep. 18, 11am-12pm Ages 16-Adult 8 Sessions $207 Ages 20 months-3 8 Sessions $186 Ages 5-12 11 Sessions $264 140107A Mon., Sep. 13, 7-9pm 110219A Sat., Sep. 18, 10-10:45am 120320D Sun., Sep. 19, 3:15-4:15pm Ages 3-5 8 Sessions $186 110219B Sat., Sep. 18, 11-11:45am WOODWORKING MUSIC ADULT Intro to Woodshop TOT & ADULT Did you know there is a community woodshop in Arlington right around the corner at TJ Art Studios? Join us in our Learn Now Music: Little Fingers basic introduction course on woodworking! In addition to Our youngest musicians will participate in guided musical learning fundamental safety guidelines, the course will exploration and age appropriate theory as well as musical introduce students to the core machines in our woodshop games, special extension curriculum-based activities, (band saw, planer, jointer, radial-arm saw, cut-off saw, musical listening excerpts, related projects and more! drill press, disc and drum sanders and the ever important Rental Instruments and Music Included. Students will take table saw) as well as a brief instruction on the woodwork- instruments and music home in between classes to enjoy. ing project concepts of planning, shaping/cutting lumber A rental agreement must be signed, and instruments must and sanding/finishing. You will make a cutting board as be returned in same condition at the last scheduled class you become familiar with the equipment. The course cost date. Parents will be responsible for the return cost and/ covers all the materials for your first projects. Small class or replacement of any unreturned/damaged instruments. size of three or four to ensure individual instruction and Adult participation required. Inst.: Learn Now Music.
ENJOY ARLINGTON ›FALL 2021 › HTTP://REGISTRATION .ARLINGTONVA .US 5 Long Bridge Aquatics Center Unlike beginner’s class, there will be no introduction lecture: Ages 5-12 12 Sessions $288 THIS-N-THAT bring your dog and training equipment to first session. 120320E Mon., Sep. 13, 5-6pm Questions? email Khealy@ dogsolve.com. Inst.: Healy. Madison Center YOUTH & TEEN Quincy Street Deck Ages 5-12 12 Sessions $288 Silver Knights Chess Club Ages 13-Adult 7 Sessions $94 120320F Thurs., Sep. 16, 5-6pm 140732A Wed., Sep. 15, 8:10-9:10pm Learn chess from a Silver Knights Chess coach! State and Violin national champions have come from our programs, but most of our students are just looking to have fun! Silver Arlington Mill Center Knights will supply all the equipment during chess club. FITNESS Ages 5-12 12 Sessions $288 Students will have the opportunity to play in tournaments. All skill levels welcome. Inst.: Silver Knights Enrichment. 120321A Wed., Sep. 15, 4-5pm TEEN & ADULT 120321B Sat., Sep. 18, 1:30-2:30pm Virtual Fighting Fit Ages 5-12 11 Sessions $264 Ages 5-13 10 Sessions $179 120321C Sun., Sep. 19, 12:45-1:45pm 120299A Tues., Oct. 5, 6-7pm The fighting fit, cardio-kickboxing, super weight loss Madison Center workout is not your average kickboxing workout it is a designed kickboxing program that can safely burn up ten Drumming Ages 5-13 9 Sessions $161 (10) pounds of fat off a month. The secret is that every 120299B Thurs., Oct. 7, 6-7pm Arlington Mill Center workout is designed to burn up to 1000 calories and comes Ages 5-12 12 Sessions $288 with a supplementary diet and workout plan. The program 120323A Sat., Sep. 18, 12:15-1:15pm works in three stages: the beginning stage is establishing DOG OBEDIENCE your overall health and wellness needs, the middle stage is your conditioning and on track assessment, the last stage TEEN & ADULT is habit and maintenance. World Kickboxing Champion Rod Batiste used this training workout to get in shape, make Basic Dog Obedience weight for fights and maintain conditioning between Dog owners and dogs who have had little or no previ- fights. If you have questions, please email mbconnect@ ous training will learn leash, heeling and sit down, stay wcrbkarate .com. Inst.: WCRB Karate. and recall commands. Problem solving for house soiling, Dawson Terrace Center biting, jumping and chewing will be addressed. Notify the instructor ahead of class if you suspect or know your dog Ages 15-Adult 26 Sessions $221 is aggressive so accommodations can be made. Dogs must 140305A Mon./Wed., Sep. 13, 7:45-8:45pm be over six months of age; documentation of all required vaccinations is required. Female dogs in heat are prohibited Zumba® from attending. Owners must clean up after their pets at This dance inspired class is for great for beginners. These all times. Bring a six-foot leather or nylon leash and proper easy to follow routines encourage aerobic fitness, using a fitting collar. The first class is a lecture class; please do not combination of fast and slow Latin rhythms that include bring your dog. Register the person attending, not the basic Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Cumbia. Come on in dog. Questions? email Khealy@ dogsolve.com. Inst.: Healy. and enjoy the fun. Inst.: RitaRox Quincy Street Deck Long Bridge Aquatics Center Ages 13-Adult 7 Sessions $94 Ages 16-Adult 14 Sessions $176 140731A Wed., Sep. 15, 7-8pm 140344A Mon., Sep. 13, 7-8pm Dog Obedience Advanced Lubber Run Center Advanced Dog Obedience is for adult dogs and their owners Ages 16-Adult 14 Sessions $176 who have successfully completed a beginning dog obedi- 140344B Wed., Sep. 15, 7-8pm ence course. Learn about off-lead heeling, distance recalls, extended/distance stays, stay command with distractions, down in motion and downing your dog from a distance. ADULT SCIENCE & DISCOVERY Aerobix At the Barre® Want to feel like a dancer and get a dancer’s lean and TOT & YOUTH long body? This total body workout serves to strengthen, lengthen and stretch your body to help you accomplish The Science Seed™ your fitness goals. It integrates fat-burning of interval Check out this series of classes that introduces children to training with muscle-shaping exercises to quickly and science! This includes topics in geology, chemistry, biology, safely reshape the entire body. This one-hour workout physics and nature. Classes are taught in fun, interactive targets all major muscle groups and improves posture. and age-appropriate ways to ensure that your child not Inst.: Aerobix Inc. only has fun but builds a foundation for a love of science and learning. Each class includes a note for the parents Lubber Run Center about what was taught and how you can continue the Ages Adults 13 Sessions $165 lesson at home. Each session will have a new series of topics 140319A Fri., Sep. 17, 9:30-10:30am allowing for this class to be taken multiple times. For more information and a schedule of topics taught this session, go to www .TheScienceSeed .com. Inst.: The Science Seed. We want to ensure you have Lubber Run Center Ages 3-6 6 Sessions $105 The Best Experience! 120279A Mon., Sep. 27, 3-3:45pm If after the first class you feel that the class is not a 120279B Sat., Oct. 9, 10-10:45am good fit for you or your schedule, give us a call at Ages 5-8 6 Sessions $105 703 .228 .4747 within the next 48 business hours and 120279C Mon., Sep. 27, 4-4:45pm we will refund your money . We are open M-F, 8am-5pm .
120279D Sat., Oct. 9, 11-11:45am
6 ENJOY ARLINGTON › FALL 2021 › ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 4TH AT 7AM FOR GYMNASTICS CLASSES • 7:30AM ALL OTHER CLASSES Body Sculpting Start your workout with a low-impact warm up, followed PILATES by 50 minutes of light weights and resistance band work to sculpt and tone your entire body. Cool down relaxation ADULT and yoga stretches follow. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a mat, towel, leg weights and hand weights if you Pilates Level 1 want to use them. Equipment NOT provided at this time. Experience new levels of core strength and flexibility. Utilize Inst.: Aerobix Inc. exercises and techniques that strengthen the mid-section Madison Center and back, lengthen the spine and relieve back pain. Bring Ages Adults 13 Sessions $108 your own mat. Inst.: Aerobix Inc. 140334A Mon., Sep. 13, 6-7pm Madison Center 140334B Wed., Sep. 15, 6-7pm Ages Adults 13 Sessions $193 Cardio Dance™ 140860A Mon., Sep. 13, 7:15-8:15pm Choreographed dance routines make up this fun fitness Lubber Run Center class. If you like your classes with music and dance variety, Ages Adults 12 Sessions $178 you will love this workout. Upbeat music including Top 40, 140860B Thurs., Sep. 16, 10-11am Latin, Broadway, Country and more will make this heart pumping hour speed by and promote heart healthy benefits and make you feel like you’re “Dancing with the Stars.” YOGA The class will conclude with upper and lower body toning, floor work and sit ups, so bring a mat and light weights. Energizing Yoga Inst.: Aerobix Inc. CORDARO FIT® is a unique exercise Enjoy this mixed level, invigorating and accessible Hatha program run like a boot camp but with Madison Center Yoga class where practice is focused on alignment, safe music! Offering personal and group Ages Adults 13 Sessions $108 techniques and variation. This 60-minute class allows a fitness training, COR FIT incorporates 140325A Mon., Sep. 13, 9-10am complete Yoga flow practice including warm-ups, traditional core strength training, resistance training, cardio MMA, yoga, and sports condition- 140325B Tues., Sep. 14, 6-7pm Yoga poses, breathing, stress reduction and relaxation ing to keep it fun and make you sweat . 140325C Wed., Sep. 15, 9-10am techniques. Inst.: Harper. Ages Adults 11 Sessions $92 Fairlington Center Why Choose COR FIT? 140325D Thurs., Sep. 16, 6-7pm • No membership fee Ages 16-Adult 14 Sessions $178 • HIIT and Low Impact Total body workouts Jamestown Elem . School Outside 140918A Wed., Sep. 15, 7-8pm (resistance training, strength training, COR conditioning, cardio & yoga) Ages Adults 4 Sessions $33 Restorative Yoga • Certified fitness instructors 140325E Mon., Sep. 13, 6:15-7:15pm • Personal Training 140325F Wed., Sep. 15, 6:15-7:15pm Restorative practice focuses on a safe, gentle flow to meet • All levels of fitness welcome! you exactly where you are; be it less flexible, stiff or with a • AWESOME playlists Cycling wandering mind. Students will learn how to use props such See website for class schedule . as straps, blocks, chairs and bolsters to make classic poses Get your heart pumping with an instructor led cycle class. WWW .CORDAROFIT .COM Each class will help to enhance cardio conditioning in a more accessible. Restorative poses are generally held longer sheila@cordarofit .com safe, judgement free zone. Cycling is a great cardiovas- to allow the body and mind to transform slowly. Classes 202 .549 .7084 cular activity that is great for all ages, and ability levels. includes a complete yoga practice including stress-reduction Students will warm-up, climb, sprint, interval train, and techniques. The series is appropriate for beginners new cool-down during these 45-minute sessions. Beginners are to yoga or those who are renewing their practice after a welcome to go at your own pace with guidance from our time off. Students should bring their own props such as experienced instructors. Our goal is to help you succeed! a strap or belt, a Yoga block or hardcover book. No props Individuals with Disabilities Water is required for this class. Burn the calories away will be provided or shared. No yoga experience required. Arlington County can provide, upon request, while having fun! No TJ membership required. Inst.: Harper. reasonable modifications for people with Thomas Jefferson Center Fairlington Center disabilities . Advance notice is appreciated . Call 703 .228 .4740 or email TRinfo@arlingtonva .us Ages Adults 12 Sessions $60 Ages 16-Adult 14 Sessions $178 140331A Thurs., Sep. 16, 7-7:45pm 140911A Wed., Sep. 15, 5:45-6:45pm
ENJOY ARLINGTON ›FALL 2021 › HTTP://REGISTRATION .ARLINGTONVA .US 7 YOUTH/TEEN/ADULT Karate Beginner At WCRB Karate DAGPAW is the acronym we use to instill the six skills necessary to be a success, it stands for: Discipline, A’s & B’s, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Attitude, and Work Ethic. During this beginner session we will be concentrating on self-discipline. Here are some of the things your child will take away from the session: An understanding and use of proper classroom etiquette. How to be courteous when others around them are not. How to play safe. How to follow through on instruction unsupervised. How to use self-restrain. How to use maximum focused attention when educators are talking. How to be respectful even when no one is watching. How and when to say NO to peer pressure. How to keep defiance under control plus board breaking, weapons, sparring, and Bully proofing. Uniforms and other safety equipment are necessary for the class and can be purchased from the instructor. Please email wcrbkarate@ aol.com. Having discipline is not only important for older kids, studies show that, the younger a child is exposed to it the more receptive they are to applying it. At WCRB we don’t just talk about success, we produce it! If you have questions, please email mbconnect@wcrbkarate .com. Inst.: WCRB Karate. New! Mixed Level Yoga Sculpting Yoga Dawson Terrace Center Join this virtual Yoga class to focus on centering, relaxation, Add strength to your yoga practice. This class integrates Ages 6-Adult 26 Sessions $221 and strengthening techniques while practicing classic yoga body strengthening techniques with yoga with the inclu- 120308A Mon./Wed., Sep. 13, 5:15-6:15pm poses. Virtual class offers a well-rounded yoga experience in sion of light hand weights used with some poses. Please the comfort of your own space. You will practice well-loved bring light hand weights, a yoga mat, a water bottle and Karate Intermediate/Advanced a towel. Inst.: Aerobix Inc. Yoga poses, breathing, and meditation techniques while Help your child stay involved in karate and continue his flowing from one pose to the next. Virtual Yoga is great Madison Center or her development in self-confidence, concentration, for those new to Yoga or those returning to practice after Ages Adults 11 Sessions $140 goal setting, perseverance, self-defense, self-discipline, a break or students skilled in practice. Finding the challenge 140906A Thurs., Sep. 16, 7:15-8:15pm responsibility, personal management, pride and a strong but staying safe is the focus of this modern Yoga experience. work ethic! For students wishing to advance to the next Inst.: Harper. belt level, uniform and other equipment is required for an Virtual MARTIAL ARTS additional fee. If you have questions, please email mbcon- Ages 16-Adult 13 Sessions $165 [email protected] Pre-requisite: Prior karate experi- 140912A Tues., Sep. 14, 5:30-6:30pm ence. Dawson Terrace Center. Inst.: WCRB Karate. YOUTH Dawson Terrace Center ADULT Introduction to Olympic Fencing Ages 6-Adult 26 Sessions $221 120309A Mon./Wed., Sep. 13, 6:30-7:30pm Gentle Yoga Nova Fencing Club welcomes students to our Introduction to Fencing program. The class teaches and reinforces the If you are interested in restoring flexibility and strength fundamentals of fencing such as footwork, handwork and Karate: Black Belts Only while easing tensions, join this class and work at your own the rules in a fun and exciting atmosphere. The fundamen- This class is for current Brown/Black Belt students only. If pace in a non-competitive yoga class. This multi-level tals are reinforced with games and activities that empha- you have questions, please email mbconnect@wcrbkarate . class is designed to fit participants needs at all levels. The size critical thinking and quick decision-making as well as com. Inst.: WCRB Karate. instructor can give special attention to senior adults or necessary physical attributes such as overall conditioning Dawson Terrace Center participants with physical limitations. Inst.: Aerobix Inc. and quick reaction times. All equipment is included. NOVA Ages 6-Adult 26 Sessions $221 Madison Center Fencing Club is located at 3501 Carlin Springs Rd. Falls Church, VA. Inst.: Nova Fencing Club. 120315A Mon./Wed., Sep. 13, 4-5pm Ages Adults 13 Sessions $165 140902A Wed., Sep. 15, 10:15-11:15am NOVA Fencing Club Ages Adults 12 Sessions $152 Ages 7-12 8 Sessions $125 140902B Thurs., Sep. 16, 10:15-11:15am 120310A Tues., Sep. 14, 4-5pm 120310B Wed., Sep. 15, 5-6pm Yoga Level 1 120310C Sat., Sep. 18, 9-10am This class teaches yoga fundamentals and progressively incorporates new postures into the practice. Participants YOUTH & TEEN must bring their own mat. Inst.: Aerobix Inc. Junior Judo Madison Center Junior Judo is an ongoing program for students who have Ages Adults 13 Sessions $165 completed a Judo course or who have Judo experience. 140904A Tues., Sep. 14, 7:15-8:15pm Class will encompass learning Kodokan Judo with a focus 140904B Fri., Sep. 17, 9-10am on improving break fall techniques, throws, mat work, randori, kata and shiai. Older juniors will also learn choking Yoga Level 2 techniques and kata. Students are required to join the USJF This intermediate yoga class advances participants from Shufu Yudanshakai or USJI Virginia Judo to be examined Yoga: Level I so they can use what they have already learned for promotions to higher rank, compete in sanctioned to build on their current practice. Modifications and alter- tournaments or attend seminars and clinics. Students are native poses are always taught so that the class can be required to wear a Judo uniform, which can be purchased tailored to the students’ individual needs. Inst.: Aerobix Inc. from the instructor for an additional cost. Inst.: Landstreet. Lubber Run Center Dawson Terrace Center Ages Adults 12 Sessions $152 Ages 8-16 28 Sessions $230 140913A Tues., Sep. 14, 7:30-8:30pm 120307A Tues./Thurs., Sep. 14, 7:10-8:10pm
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Senior Judo Barrett Elem . School Field All aspects of Judo will be taught. Senior Judo is an ongoing Ages 2-3 10 Sessions $165 Judo program for those students who have completed a 110615C Sat., Sep. 18, 9-9:45am Judo course or have previous experience in Judo. Students 110615D Sun., Sep. 19, 9-9:45am « Community are required to join the USJF Shufu Yudanshakai or USJI Lacey Woods Park « Accountability Virginia Judo to be examined for promotions to higher rank, « Results compete in sanctioned tournaments or attend seminars Ages 2-3 11 Sessions $182 and clinics. Students are required to wear a Judo uniform, 110615E Mon., Sep. 13, 9:30-10:15am Visit www.SargeFitness.com or which can be purchased from the instructor for an additional Ages 2-3 9 Sessions $149 Call 888-BOOTCAMP. cost. Inst.: Landstreet. 110615F Thurs., Sep. 16, 9:30-10:15am Dawson Terrace Center Little Kicks Soccer & Me Ages 13-Adult 27 Sessions $230 This fun and wacky Parent & Me Soccer class is designed to Giving You The Strength For 140353A Tues./Thurs., Sep. 14, 8:20-9:20pm introduce children to soccer through games and group activ- ities, all with the help of Mom or Dad! Inst.: Tip Top Sports. Motherhood SPORTS Madison Center Gym Ages 2-3 7 Sessions $116 110605A Sat., Sep. 18, 9-9:45am TOT & ADULT Lacey Woods Park Grand Slam T-Ball & Me Ages 2-3 10 Sessions $165 The emphasis at this age is to have fun. This class focuses 110605B Fri., Sep. 17, 10:30-11:15am on children’s fine motor skills by introducing them to fun 110605C Sun., Sep. 19, 9-9:45am T-ball activities and developmental practice. This is a co-ed Ages 2-3 9 Sessions $149 program developed for athletes ages 2-3 years old. Adult 110605D Thurs., Sep. 16, 11:30am-12:15pm participation is required. Inst.: Tip Top Sports. Rocky Run Park Lacey Woods Park Ages 2-3 10 Sessions $165 Ages 2-3 11 Sessions $182 110605E Tues., Sep. 14, 9:30-10:15am 110618A Wed., Sep. 15, 9:30-10:15am Ages 2-3 10 Sessions $165 110618B Fri., Sep. 17, 9:30-10:15am Barrett Elem . School Field Ages 2-3 10 Sessions $165 110618C Sat., Sep. 18, 11-11:45am 110618D Sun., Sep. 19, 11-11:45am Madison Center Gym Ages 2-3 7 Sessions $116 110618E Sat., Sep. 18, 11-11:45am Find a class location Little Athletes & Me nearest you This fun and wacky Adult & Me Sports and fitness class is designed to introduce children to a variety of sports, games and group activities, all with the help of an adult! This is a co-ed program developed for athletes ages 2-3 years old. Adult participation is required. Inst.: Tip Top Sports. Lubber Run Ctr Gym Arlington-Alexandria Ages 2-3 13 Sessions $215 110615A Sun., Sep. 19, 4-4:45pm jlungren@fit4mom.com • 571-312-0190 Ages 2-3 12 Sessions $198 arlington-alexandria.fit4mom.com 110615B Sat., Sep. 18, 9-9:45am
ENJOY ARLINGTON ›FALL 2021 › HTTP://REGISTRATION .ARLINGTONVA .US 9 TOT & YOUTH Lacey Woods Park Madison Manor Park Ages 4-6 11 Sessions $182 Ages 2-3 8 Sessions $139 Grand Slam T-Ball 110610A Mon., Sep. 13, 11:30am-12:15pm 110612J Tues., Sep. 14, 11-11:40am The emphasis at this age is to have fun. This class is geared 110610B Wed., Sep. 15, 11:30am-12:15pm Ages 3-6 8 Sessions $139 toward helping establish the true passion and excitement Ages 4-6 9 Sessions $165 110612K Tues., Sep. 14, 1:15-2pm of T-BALL while learning the fundamentals of the sport. 110610C Thurs., Sep. 16, 1-1:45pm Inst.: Tip Top Sports. Mosaic Park Ages 3-6 8 Sessions $139 Lacey Woods Park Barrett Elem . School Field 110612L Sat., Sep. 18, 1-1:45pm Ages 4-6 11 Sessions $182 Ages 4-6 10 Sessions $165 110617A Wed., Sep. 15, 10:30-11:15am 110610D Sat., Sep. 18, 1-1:45pm Rocky Run Park Ages 4-6 10 Sessions $165 Rocky Run Park Ages 2-3 8 Sessions $139 110612M Mon., Sep. 13, 10:15-10:55am 110617B Fri., Sep. 17, 11:30am-12:15pm Ages 4-6 10 Sessions $165 110612N Thurs., Sep. 16, 10-10:40am Ages 4-6 9 Sessions $149 110610E Tues., Sep. 14, 10:30-11:15am 110617C Thurs., Sep. 16, 2-2:45pm 110612O Sat., Sep. 18, 8-8:40am Madison Center Gym Ages 3-6 8 Sessions $139 Barrett Elem . School Field Ages 4-6 7 Sessions $116 110612P Sat., Sep. 18, 9-9:45am Ages 4-6 10 Sessions $165 110610F Sat., Sep. 18, 10-10:45am 110617D Sat., Sep. 18, 12-12:45pm Pee Wee Lacrosse Kicks for Tots Soccer Madison Center Gym Pee Wee Lacrosse is the ultimate introduction to lacrosse. Ages 4-6 7 Sessions $116 Improve individual ball skills in a fun, energetic environment. Our mission is to teach the basic skills of lacrosse in a fun, energizing and engaging environment. All equipment is 110617E Sat., Sep. 18, 12-12:45pm The primary method of instruction is based on the US Soccer Federation Youth soccer development program. Coaching provided. Adults required to stay on premises at all times. Little Athletes methods revolve around developing player’s social, physi- Inst.: Tip Top Sports. This fun and exciting class is a young athlete’s dream. It cal and technical skills in an active, positive environment. Lacey Woods Park is filled with various sports, games, and lead in activities Sessions accommodate all skill levels. Adults required to Ages 4-6 10 Sessions $165 that will allow kids to develop their true passion for sports. stay on premises at all times. Inst.: Stockton Soccer. 110611A Sun., Sep. 19, 10-10:45am Inst.: Tip Top Sports. Barrett Elem . School Field Rocky Run Park Lubber Run Ctr . Gym Ages 2-3 8 Sessions $139 Ages 4-6 10 Sessions $165 Ages 4-6 13 Sessions $215 110612A Sun., Sep. 19, 12:15-12:55pm 110611B Tues., Sep. 14, 11:30am-12:15pm 110616A Sun., Sep. 19, 3-3:45pm Ages 3-6 8 Sessions $139 Ages 4-6 12 Sessions $198 110612B Sun., Sep. 19, 1:05-1:50pm Run Shoot Basketball 110616B Sat., Sep. 18, 10-10:45am Kids learn basic basketball fundamentals and teamwork Fairlington Center Gym through fun drills. Adults must remain on premises at all Barrett Elem . School Field Ages 2-3 8 Sessions $139 times. Inst.: Tip Top Sports. Ages 4-6 10 Sessions $165 110612C Thurs., Sep. 16, 3-3:40pm Fairlington Center 110616C Sat., Sep. 18, 10-10:45am Ages 3-6 8 Sessions $139 Ages 3-4 13 Sessions $215 110616D Sun., Sep. 19, 10-10:45am 110612D Thurs., Sep. 16, 4-4:45pm 110619A Mon., Sep. 13, 4:30-5:15pm Lacey Woods Park Lacey Woods Park Ages 4-6 13 Sessions $215 Ages 4-6 11 Sessions $182 Ages 2-3 8 Sessions $139 110619B Mon., Sep. 13, 5:30-6:15pm 110616E Mon., Sep. 13, 10:30-11:15am 110612E Sun., Sep. 19, 3-3:40pm Lubber Run Ctr . Ages 4-6 9 Sessions $149 Ages 3-6 8 Sessions $139 Ages 3-4 13 Sessions $215 110616F Thurs., Sep. 16, 10:30-11:15am 110612F Sun., Sep. 19, 4-4:45pm 110619C Sun., Sep. 19, 1-1:45pm Little Kicks Soccer Ages 5-8 8 Sessions $139 Ages 3-4 12 Sessions $198 Soccer is an energetic sport that gives preschoolers the 110612G Sun., Sep. 19, 5-5:50pm 110619D Sat., Sep. 18, 11-11:45am opportunity to improve skills and increase endurance while Madison Center Field Ages 4-6 13 Sessions $215 having fun and learning. Children learn the basic skills of the 110619E Sun., Sep. 19, 2-2:45pm Ages 2-3 8 Sessions $139 game, focusing on kicking, dribbling, shooting and passing. This class strives not only to teach soccer skills, but also 110612H Wed., Sep. 15, 11-11:40am YOUTH to teach teamwork, sportsmanship and cooperative play. Ages 3-6 8 Sessions $139 First Down Flag Football Inst.: Tip Top Sports. 110612I Tues., Sep. 14, 12-12:45pm This class teaches kids basic skills and concepts of flag football That includes fun group games, technique drills, and mini practice scrimmages to introduce young athletes to the sport. While providing a fun and safe environment, First Down Flag Football will help develop players technique, fine motor skills, and overall passion for flag football! Adults required to stay on premises at all times. Inst.: Tip Top Sports. Barrett Elem . School Field Ages 5-7 10 Sessions $165 120610A Sat., Sep. 18, 2-2:45pm Lacey Woods Park Ages 5-7 10 Sessions $165 120610B Sun., Sep. 19, 12-12:45pm Fit-Fast-Fun FAST. FIT. FUN. is our sports fitness series which allows young athletes the opportunity to improve speed and coordination while having fun. Promoting health and fitness through small group training coaches will focus on speed mechanics, running form, plyometrics, core strength, explo- sive movements, stretching and more! These techniques allow athletes from any sport to increase their speed and
10 ENJOY ARLINGTON › FALL 2021 › ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 4TH AT 7AM FOR GYMNASTICS CLASSES • 7:30AM ALL OTHER CLASSES Lacey Woods Park Ages 7-9 10 Sessions $165 110621B Sun., Sep. 19, 11-11:45am ARLINGTON COUNTY’S Triple Threat Basketball PERSONAL TRAINERS Kids learn basic basketball fundamentals and techniques through fun drills. Adults must remain on premises at all times. Inst.: Tip Top Sports. HELP YOU Fairlington Center Gym Ages 7-9 13 Sessions $260 Get Fit! 120613A Mon., Sep. 13, 6:30-7:30pm 120613B Wed., Sep. 15, 6:45-7:45pm Ages 10-12 13 Sessions $260 120613C Mon., Sep. 13, 7:45-8:45pm Varsity Skills Varsity Skills Academy (VSA) sessions offer participants comprehensive basketball instructions. VSA is designed to teach proper fundamentals techniques such as: ball handling, shooting, passing, shooting, defense, rebound- ing and offensive development. Sessions are taught in a low student to coach ratio to maximize the quality of instruction. Inst.: Momentum3. running efficiency. Adults required to stay on the premises during class at all times. Inst.: Momentum3. Lubber Run Center Gym Ages 7-9 6 Sessions $125 Rocky Run Park Perhaps you are not sure where to start 120611A Mon., Sep. 20, 4:30-5:30pm Ages 7-9 6 Sessions $125 or you have been exercising regularly but 120608A Tues., Sep. 21, 4:30-5:30pm 120611B Wed., Sep. 22, 4:30-5:30pm are in a rut . Personal training is a smart 120608B Thurs., Sep. 23, 4:30-5:30pm Ages 10-12 6 Sessions $125 investment of your fitness funds . Our Ages 10-12 6 Sessions $125 120611C Tues., Sep. 21, 4:30-5:30pm friendly, nationally certified personal 120608C Tues., Sep. 21, 5:45-6:45pm 120611D Thurs., Sep. 23, 4:30-5:30pm trainers will help you determine your specific fitness needs and will assist you 120608D Thurs., Sep. 23, 5:45-6:45pm in establishing attainable goals . These Game Time Hoops one-on-one workouts not only provide the motivation you need to keep on track, Game Time Hoops is a class where children can enjoy playing but also ensure you are using proper just basketball games. The purpose of this class is to give form and technique . For more informa- children an environment to practice their skills in a game tion contact Sonia Jackson at: setting. Each class will include 2 to 3 games that last 8 minutes each. Focus on teamwork, making new friends, and sjackson@arlingtonva .us having fun are the goals for this class. Inst.: Tip Top Sports Fairlington Center Gym Ages 7-9 13 Sessions $215 120609A Wed., Sep. 15, 4:30-5:15pm Ages 10-12 13 Sessions $260 120609B Wed., Sep. 15, 5:30-6:30pm 55 and older? Get 30% off the advertised price for Arlington residents Girls Hoops Basketball Girls Hoops is a basketball program developed to teach the fundamentals of basketball in a fun and exciting way! This class will introduce and teach basketball techniques that Instructors Needed! Interested in becoming an instructor will help build a foundation and everlasting appreciation World Cup Soccer for the sport. Each class is filled with fun mini games and for Arlington County Parks and Recreation? specific skill building in passing, shooting, dribbling, and World Cup Soccer includes energetic drills and all-inclusive Contact LReid1@arlingtonva .us . defense. The emphasis is to create general fitness, develop games that help teach kids the fundamentals of soccer, their athletic interest, and to have fun building values and specific soccer skills, and the importance of teamwork. confidence through teamwork. Adults must remain on Inst.: Tip Top Sports. premises at all times. Inst.: Tip Top Sports. Wanted! Great Ideas for Lacey Woods Park Fairlington Center Gym Ages 10-12 10 Sessions $200 New Classes. Ages 4-6 12 Sessions $198 120616A Sun., Sep. 19, 1-2pm If you’d like to take a recreation class that we 120615A Tues., Sep. 14, 4:30-5:15pm don’t offer, email LReid1@arlingtonva .us Ages 7-9 12 Sessions $198 YOUTH & ADULT for more information . 120615B Tues., Sep. 14, 5:30-6:15pm Explore Archery Ages 10-12 12 Sessions $240 120615C Tues., Sep. 14, 6:30-7:30pm Learn the basics of Olympic archery. We cover range safety and proper shooting form. All equipment is provided, and Your One-Stop-Shop Little Champions Soccer classes are taught in our indoor facility. NOVA Fencing Club For registration and facilities scheduling needs call 703 .228 .4747 . The new system informs you of This class includes energetic games that enhance kid’s is located at 3501 Carlin Springs Rd. Falls Church, VA. Inst.: Nova Fencing Club. your place in the queue during high volume times, soccer skills, teamwork, and overall sportsmanship. Inst.: provides more agents during peak times, and gives Tip Top Sports. NOVA Fencing Club Spanish speakers direct access to assistance . Lubber Run Ctr Gym Ages 8-Adult 6 Sessions $125 For registration services, press 1; for scheduling, Ages 7-9 12 Sessions $198 120312A Wed., Sep. 15, 4-4:50pm press 2; para espanol presione 9 . 110621A Sat., Sep. 18, 12-12:45pm 120312B Wed., Nov. 3, 4-4:50pm
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Please wear tennis shoes. 120602Z Mon., Sep. 13, 4:30-5:20pm Inst.: First Serve Tennis. Pickleball 1 Ages 7-10 10 Sessions $205 Walter Reed Center 120602AA Mon., Sep. 13, 5:30-6:20pm Pickleball is a fun, popular mini-tennis-like game. You will Ages 15-Adult 8 Sessions $164 Ages 10-14 10 Sessions $205 learn all the basic strokes including dinks, volleys, forehands, backhands, and the serve and how to keep score. Pickleball 140616A Mon., Sep. 13, 7:30-8:20pm 120602BB Mon., Sep. 13, 6:30-7:20pm paddles and balls are provided. Please wear tennis shoes. 140616B Wed., Sep. 15, 7:30-8:20pm Va . Highlands Park Inst.: First Serve Tennis. Ages 6-8 9 Sessions $184 Walter Reed Center TENNIS 120602CC Thurs., Sep. 16, 4:30-5:20pm Ages 7-10 8 Sessions $164 Ages 7-10 9 Sessions $184 140614A Tues., Sep. 14, 4:30-5:20pm 120602DD Thurs., Sep. 16, 5:30-6:20pm 140614B Thurs., Sep. 16, 4:30-5:20pm YOUTH & TEEN Ages 10-14 9 Sessions $184 Ages 10-14 8 Sessions $164 120602EE Thurs., Sep. 16, 6:30-7:20pm Tennis 1 & 2 140614C Mon., Sep. 13, 4:30-5:20pm Tennis 3: 140614D Tues., Sep. 14, 5:30-6:20pm Through fun, skill-building games beginners and advanced beginners learn and develop fundamental tennis strokes. Transition to Match Play 140614E Wed., Sep. 15, 4:30-5:20pm Students are encouraged to repeat this class until they Class will emphasize rallying and matchplay to prepare 140614F Thurs., Sep. 16, 5:30-6:20pm feel confident with all the fundamental strokes. Ratio players for middle school, high school, and tournament Ages 15-Adult 8 Sessions $164 6:1 Adults required to stay on the premises during class competition. Curriculum will include advanced drilling 140614G Mon., Sep. 13, 5:30-6:20pm at all times. Tennis racquets are not provided please email and instruction to compliment the spring Junior Tennis 140614H Tues., Sep. 14, 6:30-7:20pm [email protected] if you have any further League. The class is designed for players who have 140614I Wed., Sep. 15, 5:30-6:20pm questions. Inst.: First Serve Tennis. mastered the basic strokes and want to develop advanced 140614J Thurs., Sep. 16, 6:30-7:20pm hitting techniques and strategy. Ability to serve required. Barcroft Park Enrollment in class is subject to approval by FirstServe Fort Scott Park Ages 6-8 10 Sessions $205 Tennis staff. Ratio 8:1. Inst.: First Serve Tennis. Ages 15-Adult 8 Sessions $164 120602A Tues., Sep. 14, 4:30-5:20pm Tuckahoe Park 140614K Tues., Sep. 14, 9:30-10:20am 120602B Wed., Sep. 15, 4:30-5:20pm Ages 8-10 10 Sessions $256 140614L Wed., Sep. 15, 9:30-10:20am Ages 7-10 10 Sessions $205 120603A Tues., Sep. 14, 4:30-5:40pm 140614M Thurs., Sep. 16, 9:30-10:20am 120602C Tues., Sep. 14, 6:30-7:20pm Ages 10-14 10 Sessions $256 120602D Wed., Sep. 15, 5:30-6:20pm 120603B Tues., Sep. 14, 5:50-7pm TEEN & ADULT Ages 10-14 10 Sessions $205 Tennis 4: JV Tennis Pickleball 2 120602E Tues., Sep. 14, 5:30-6:20pm 120602F Wed., Sep. 15, 6:30-7:20pm Prior Level 3 or coach’s recommendation required! Coaches Build on your skills to take your game to the next level. prep players for high school competition through drills, Prior playing experience required. Bring your own paddle. Greenbrier Park tactics, and match play situations. Ideal for players building Pickleballs are provided. Please wear tennis shoes. Inst.: Ages 6-8 10 Sessions $205 skills to try out for their high school team. Ratio 6:1 Tennis First Serve Tennis. 120602G Sun., Sep. 19, 9-9:50am racquets are not provided please email stephan.firstser- Fort Scott Park Ages 7-10 10 Sessions $205 [email protected] if you have any further questions. Inst.: First Serve Tennis. Ages 15-Adult 8 Sessions $164 120602H Sun., Sep. 19, 10-10:50am 140615A Tues., Sep. 14, 10:30-11:20am 120602I Sun., Sep. 19, 11-11:50am Tuckahoe Park 140615B Wed., Sep. 15, 10:30-11:20am Ages 10-14 10 Sessions $205 Ages 12-16 10 Sessions $256 140615C Thurs., Sep. 16, 10:30-11:20am 120602J Sun., Sep. 19, 12-12:50pm 130601A Tues., Sep. 14, 7:10-8:20pm Walter Reed Center Hayes Park TEEN & ADULT Ages 15-Adult 8 Sessions $164 Ages 6-8 10 Sessions $205 140615D Mon., Sep. 13, 6:30-7:20pm 120602K Mon., Sep. 13, 4:30-5:20pm Tennis 1 140615E Tues., Sep. 14, 7:30-8:20pm 120602L Wed., Sep. 15, 4:30-5:20pm Players new to the game learn the fundamental strokes: 140615F Wed., Sep. 15, 6:30-7:20pm Ages 6-8 9 Sessions $184 forehand, backhand, volleys, overhead and serve. Students 140615G Thurs., Sep. 16, 7:30-8:20pm 120602M Thurs., Sep. 16, 4:30-5:20pm start to build consistency in the ground strokes and develop
12 ENJOY ARLINGTON › FALL 2021 › ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 4TH AT 7AM FOR GYMNASTICS CLASSES • 7:30AM ALL OTHER CLASSES an initial ability to rally. Students are encouraged to repeat Hayes Park Tennis 4 this class until they can consistently put the ball in play. Ages 15-Adult 10 Sessions $281 This program is for intermediate and advanced players. Ratio is 4:1. Tennis racquets are not provided please email 140602D Mon., Sep. 13, 8:50-10pm It focuses on increasing stroke dependability, improving [email protected] if you have any further Ages 15-Adult 9 Sessions $253 directional control, depth and variety, and aggressive net questions. Inst.: First Serve Tennis. 140602E Thurs., Sep. 16, 8:50-10pm play. NTRP 3½-4.0 Ratio 4:1. Tennis racquets are not Barcroft Park provided please email [email protected] Ages 15-Adult 10 Sessions $281 Langston Brown if you have any further questions. Inst.: First Serve Tennis. 140601A Tues., Sep. 14, 7:30-8:40pm Ages 15-Adult 10 Sessions $281 Hayes Park 140601B Wed., Sep. 15, 7:30-8:40pm 140602F Tues., Sep. 14, 11:05am-12:15pm Ages 15-Adult 10 Sessions $281 140601C Wed., Sep. 15, 8:50-10pm Maury Park 140604A Wed., Sep. 15, 7:30-8:40pm 140604B Wed., Sep. 15, 8:50-10pm Hayes Park Ages 15-Adult 10 Sessions $281 Ages 15-Adult 10 Sessions $281 140602G Sat., Sep. 18, 10:20-11:30am Lyon Village Park 140601D Mon., Sep. 13, 7:30-8:40pm Tuckahoe Park Ages 15-Adult 10 Sessions $281 140604C Tues., Sep. 14, 8:50-10pm Ages 15-Adult 9 Sessions $253 Ages 15-Adult 10 Sessions $281 Ages 15-Adult 9 Sessions $253 140601E Thurs., Sep. 16, 7:30-8:40pm 140602H Tues., Sep. 14, 8:30-9:40pm 140604D Thurs., Sep. 16, 7:30-8:40pm Langston Brown Va . Highlands Park Quincy Park Ages 15-Adult 10 Sessions $281 Ages 15-Adult 9 Sessions $253 140601F Tues., Sep. 14, 9:45-10:55am Ages 15-Adult 10 Sessions $281 140602I Thurs., Sep. 16, 7:30-8:40pm 140604E Tues., Sep. 14, 11:05am-12:15pm Maury Park Stratford Park Ages 15-Adult 10 Sessions $281 Tennis 3 Ages 15-Adult 10 Sessions $281 140601G Sat., Sep. 18, 11:40am-12:50pm For players who have the ability to rally at a slow pace, this program refines stroke production and introduces tactics 140604F Mon., Sep. 13, 7:30-8:40pm Quincy Park & techniques needed for competitive matchplay. Intended Tennis 3 & 4 Ages 15-Adult 10 Sessions $281 for players who have completed Tennis II or have similar Players who have tennis match play experience work on 140601H Mon., Sep. 13, 11:05am-12:15pm experience. Ratio is 4:1. Tennis racquets are not provided. developing more consistent strokes. With game-based drills 140601I Wed., Sep. 15, 11:05am-12:15pm Please email [email protected] if you and match-play situations, this course gets players ready Ages 15-Adult 9 Sessions $253 have any further questions. Inst.: First Serve Tennis. for their weekly match or league. . Inst.: First Serve Tennis.. 140601J Thurs., Sep. 16, 11:05am-12:15pm Hayes Park Maury Park Tuckahoe Park Ages 15-Adult 10 Sessions $281 Ages 15-Adult 10 Sessions $281 Ages 15-Adult 10 Sessions $281 140603A Wed., Sep. 15, 7:30-8:40pm 140607A Sat., Sep. 18, 9-10:10am 140601K Tues., Sep. 14, 8:30-9:40pm 140603B Wed., Sep. 15, 8:50-10pm Tennis: Private Lesson Va . Highlands Park Lyon Village Park Ages 15-Adult 9 Sessions $253 For players who would like more individual attention, you Ages 15-Adult 10 Sessions $281 can book private lessons with coaches. For two or three-per- 140601L Thurs., Sep. 16, 8:50-10pm 140603C Tues., Sep. 14, 7:30-8:40pm son semi-private lessons, please contact Laurie Reid at Tennis 2 Ages 15-Adult 9 Sessions $253 [email protected] to reserve for your group. Please 140603D Thurs., Sep. 16, 8:50-10pm note, that fee reductions are not available for private or Players with limited on-court experience will strengthen semi-private lessons. Tennis racquets are not provided stroke fundamentals and develop the movement, position- Quincy Park please email [email protected] if you ing and skills necessary for initial singles and doubles match Ages 15-Adult 10 Sessions $281 have any further questions. Inst.: First Serve Tennis. play. For players who have completed Tennis I or have 140603E Mon., Sep. 13, 9:45-10:55am similar experience. Ratio is 4:1. Tennis racquets are not Langston Brown provided please email [email protected] 140603F Tues., Sep. 14, 9:45-10:55am Ages 7-Adult 5 Sessions $375 if you have any further questions. Inst.: First Serve Tennis. 140603G Wed., Sep. 15, 9:45-10:55am 140612A Mon., Sep. 13, 4:30-5:25pm Ages 15-Adult 9 Sessions $253 140612B Mon., Sep. 13, 5:30-6:25pm Barcroft Park 140603H Thurs., Sep. 16, 9:45-10:55am 140612C Mon., Sep. 13, 6:30-7:25pm Ages 15-Adult 10 Sessions $281 140612D Mon., Sep. 13, 7:30-8:25pm Stratford Park 140602A Tues., Sep. 14, 8:50-10pm 140612E Mon., Oct. 18, 4:30-5:25pm 140602B Wed., Sep. 15, 8:50-10pm Ages 15-Adult 10 Sessions $281 140612F Mon., Oct. 18, 5:30-6:25pm 140602C Wed., Sep. 15, 7:30-8:40pm 140603I Mon., Sep. 13, 8:50-10pm 140612G Mon., Oct. 18, 6:30-7:25pm 140612H Mon., Oct. 18, 7:30-8:25pm
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TOT & ADULT Dance & Prance Come join the dance party! This class gives children the chance to dance and play movement games with fun music and props. We conclude with a brief story time related to the theme of the class. One adult per child attends class. If you have questions, email susannah@gobananasdancing . com. Inst.: Go Bananas Dancing. Fairlington Center Ages 2-3 13 Sessions $260 110204A Mon., Sep. 13, 10:10-10:50am Lubber Run Center Ages 2-3 12 Sessions $240 110204B Wed., Sep. 15, 5:15-5:55pm
ENJOY ARLINGTON ›FALL 2021 › HTTP://REGISTRATION .ARLINGTONVA .US 13 Let’s Play Ballet TOT & YOUTH Let your little one experience the joy of being a ballet Tap n’ Ballet dancer! Playful exercises in pre-ballet and creative Introduce your child to the joyful rhythms of Tap and the movement will include dancing with magic wands, flowers, beauty of Ballet! The first half of this class will be devoted ribbons and more! One adult per child attends class. If you to Tap dancing and the second half will be Pre-Ballet, all have questions, email susannah@gobananasdancing .com. focusing on building the children’s grace and musicality. Inst.: Go Bananas Dancing. Tap and leather Ballet shoes recommended. If you have Fairlington Center questions, email susannah@gobananasdancing .com. Inst.: Ages 2-3 12 Sessions $240 Go Bananas Dancing. 110207A Fri., Sep. 17, 10-10:40am Lubber Run Center Lubber Run Center Ages 4-6 13 Sessions $260 Ages 2-3 11 Sessions $220 110213A Mon., Sep. 13, 4:30-5:15pm 110207B Sat., Sep. 18, 10:20-11am Fairlington Center 110207C Sat., Sep. 18, 11:15-11:55am Ages 4-6 12 Sessions $240 110213B Tues., Sep. 14, 4:15-5pm TOT Long Bridge Aquatics Center Pre-Ballet & Movement 1 Ages 4-6 11 Sessions $220 110213C Sun., Sep. 19, 10-10:45am Do you have an aspiring ballet dancer? This class introduces basic ballet positions and explores creative movement with All That Jazz & Ballet playful music and props. Class can be repeated, new material This high-energy class is perfect for your little dancer! is added each session. If you have questions email susan- Children will learn a combination of ballet, jazz and creative nah@gobananasdancing .com. Inst.: Go Bananas Dancing. movement, focusing on coordination, motor skills and basic Fairlington Center techniques. Ballet shoes are recommended, but not required. skipping, waltzing, and leaping, through imaginative play Ages 3-5 13 Sessions $260 If you have questions email susannah@gobananasdancing . and ancient mythologies. If you have questions, email susan- 110210A Mon., Sep. 13, 11-11:45am com . Inst.: Go Bananas Dancing. nah@gobananasdancing .com. Inst.: Go Bananas Dancing. Ages 3-5 12 Sessions $240 Lubber Run Center Long Bridge Aquatics Center 110210B Fri., Sep. 17, 10:50-11:35am Ages 4½-6 13 Sessions $260 Ages 6-9 11 Sessions $220 Ages 3-5 11 Sessions $220 110205A Mon., Sep. 13, 5:30-6:15pm 120223A Sat., Sep. 18, 2:30-3:15pm 110210C Thurs., Sep. 16, 5-5:45pm Fairlington Center Hip Hop & Jazz Long Bridge Aquatics Center Ages 4½-6 12 Sessions $240 Ages 3-5 11 Sessions $220 110205B Tues., Sep. 14, 5:15-6pm Let your child move and groove to the rhythms of today’s hottest music! This exciting class will introduce the latest 110210D Sun., Sep. 19, 4:30-5:15pm Long Bridge Aquatics Center techniques in Jazz & Hip Hop, a contemporary urban street Lubber Run Center Ages 4½-6 11 Sessions $220 dance style that kids love. Age-appropriate rap and pop Ages 3-5 12 Sessions $240 110205C Sun., Sep. 19, 10:55-11:40am music will be pumping during warmup exercises, body isolations and simple choreographed routines that help 110210E Tues., Sep. 14, 4:15-5pm Ballet 1 Ages 3-5 11 Sessions $220 enhance flexibility, core strength and self-confidence. 110210F Sat., Sep. 18, 3:45-4:30pm Love to leap and twirl? This class is for children who have Comfortable loose-fitting clothing and flat sole sneakers the coordination and discipline to focus on learning simple are recommended. If you have questions email susannah@ Pre-Ballet & Movement 2 ballet combinations. Basic ballet technique will be presented gobananasdancing .com. Inst.: Go Bananas Dancing. in a fun and encouraging environment, allowing young This class is for children who have taken Pre-Ballet and dancers to express themselves as they explore this classic Lubber Run Center Movement 1 or have comparable experience. Students form of dance. Leather ballet shoes required. If you have Ages 6-9 12 Sessions $240 will enrich their knowledge of ballet while having fun! If questions, email susannah@gobananasdancing .com. Inst.: 120200A Wed., Sep. 15, 4:15-5pm you have questions email susannah@gobananasdancing .com. Go Bananas Dancing. Inst.: Go Bananas Dancing. Fairlington Center Fairlington Center Fairlington Center Ages 6-9 11 Sessions $220 Ages 5-7 13 Sessions $260 120200B Thurs., Sep. 16, 6-6:45pm Ages 3½-5 13 Sessions $260 120222A Mon., Sep. 13, 5:15-6pm 110211A Mon., Sep. 13, 4:15-5pm Long Bridge Aquatics Center Lubber Run Center Lubber Run Center Ages 6-9 11 Sessions $220 Ages 5-7 12 Sessions $240 120200C Sat., Sep. 18, 1:30-2:15pm Ages 3½-5 11 Sessions $220 120222B Fri., Sep. 17, 4:45-5:30pm 110211B Sat., Sep. 18, 4:45-5:30pm 120200D Sun., Sep. 19, 3:30-4:15pm Long Bridge Aquatics Center ADULT Ages 5-7 11 Sessions $220 120222C Sun., Sep. 19, 11:45am-12:30pm Hawaiian Dance: Beginners Tap Beginning dancers are invited to learn basic foot, hip and hand movement to Hawaiian music and chants. Learn In this class children will enjoy the joyful rhythms of Tap! Hawaiian culture, language and customs as you exercise Students will explore basic steps and build a fundamental without knowing it! Comfortable clothes required; no tap vocabulary in order to learn simple combinations to shoes needed. Inst.: Titus. upbeat music. Tap shoes required. If you have questions, email susannah@gobananasdancing com. . Inst.: Go Bananas Lubber Run Center Dancing. Ages Adults 9 Sessions $89 Lubber Run Center 140231A Mon., Sep. 13, 6:30-7:30pm Ages 5½-8 12 Sessions $240 Hawaiian Dance: 120217A Tues., Sep. 14, 5:15-6pm Intermediate/Advanced Modern Dance Intermediate and advanced dancers are invited to continue Inspired by the movements of the wind, water, and earth, their study of Hawaiian dance, culture, language and this class introduces young dancers to the dance technique customs. Learn more advanced dances and chants, some of Isadora Duncan, the Mother of Modern Dance. Students with instruments. Dancers from other areas and groups study the natural movements of the human body, such as are welcome. Participants must have at least one year of
14 ENJOY ARLINGTON › FALL 2021 › ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 4TH AT 7AM FOR GYMNASTICS CLASSES • 7:30AM ALL OTHER CLASSES previous Hawaiian dance or hula training. Comfortable clothes required; no shoes needed. Inst.: Titus. AQUATICS Lubber Run Center Ages Adults 9 Sessions $89 All swimming classes are held at our new facility: 140232A Mon., Sep. 13, 7:45-8:45pm • LONG BRIDGE AQUATICS & FITNESS CENTER • MOVEMENT Aquatics Update! We are excited to announce that the newly constructed Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center will be the new home to all Parks and Recreation aquatics classes, 55+ aquatics TOT & ADULT programs and private swim lessons . This expansive facility features a 50-meter pool, a leisure pool with zero depth entry, water slide, lazy river and much more . Sign up to get the latest info here . Music Together® For questions about Yorktown, Washington-Liberty or Wakefield pools, call 703 .228 .6263 or e-mail Music Together® is an internationally recognized mixed-age helena .machado@apsva .us . music and movement class. The Music Together approach develops every child’s birthright of basic music competence by experiencing music through playful activities rather than learning music concepts. Find out more at www.littlesteps- music.com. A $41 non-refundable materials fee in included in the cost of the class. Adult participation required. Bluemont Park Front Shelter . Inst.: Wiebel Birth-5 12 Sessions $276 110208A Mon., Sep. 13, 9:30-10:15am 110208B Mon., Sep. 13, 10:30-11:15am 110208C Mon., Sep. 13, 11:30am-12:15pm Lacey Woods Park Back Shelter . Inst.: Scott Birth-5 12 Sessions $276 110208D Tues., Sep. 14, 9:30-10:15am 110208E Tues., Sep. 14, 10:30-11:15am 110208F Tues., Sep. 14, 11:30am-12:15pm 110208G Thurs., Sep. 16, 9:30-10:15am 110208H Thurs., Sep. 16, 10:30-11:15am Lubber Run Park Shelter Inst :. Scott Birth-5 12 Sessions $276 110208I Fri., Sep. 17, 9:30-10:15am TOT & ADULT Pre-Fin & Me 110208J Fri., Sep. 17, 10:30-11:15am Water Babies This class is meant for children who have taken a parent 110208K Sat., Sep. 18, 9:30-10:15am and child class, have previous exposure in the pool or who 110208L Sat., Sep. 18, 10:30-11:15am Babies will begin swimming readiness and learn safety are ready to swim but will not leave their parent for Pre-Fin 110208M Sat., Sep. 18, 11:30am-12:15pm skills in a fun environment. Parents will learn how to hold yet. One adult is required to participate. This class is meant and support their baby, and children will learn elementary to allow maximum interaction with the instructor. When water exploration techniques. Adults do not need to know children are willing to work with the instructor individu- how to swim but one parent must participate in the water. ally or in a group they are ready to take the next course Babies must wear snug swim diapers. No prior experience (Pre-Fin) on their own. Toddlers who are not toilet trained in the water is needed to take this course. must wear snug swim diapers. Long Bridge Aquatics Center Long Bridge Aquatics Center Ages 6 months-1½ 13 Sessions $102 Ages 2½-3 12 Sessions $95 110400A Mon., Sep. 20, 4-4:30pm 110402A Tues., Sep. 21, 10-10:30am Ages 6 months-1½ 12 Sessions $95 110402B Tues., Sep. 21, 4-4:30pm 110400B Tues., Sep. 21, 10:40-11:10am 110402C Sat., Sep. 25, 8:30-9am 110400C Sat., Sep. 25, 9:10-9:40am 110402D Sat., Sep. 25, 9:50-10:20am 110400D Sun., Sep. 26, 9:50-10:20am 110402E Sun., Sep. 26, 9:10-9:40am Ages 6 months-1½ 11 Sessions $87 Ages 2½-3 11 Sessions $87 110400E Thurs., Sep. 23, 10-10:30am 110402F Thurs., Sep. 23, 11:20-11:50am 110402G Thurs., Sep. 23, 4-4:30pm Water Tots Pre-Fin Toddlers will build swimming readiness and learn safety Sign and Learn: ASL skills in a fun environment. Parents and children will learn This class is meant for children who have taken a parent how to safely practice elementary swimming skills together. and child class and are ready to try taking swimming classes Communicate with your child before they can talk. Babies without a parent in the water with them. Pre-Fin has a low can respond to sign language before they develop speech. Adults do not need to know how to swim but they must participate in the water. Toddlers who are not toilet trained student to teacher ratio to maximize student interaction Learn helpful strategies to increase visual attention and real with the instructor. When children can confidently attempt signs from American Sign Language (ASL). Communicating must wear snug swim diapers. No prior experience in the water is needed to take this course. back and front floats with assistance, full submersion of using ASL can reduce frustration, help build language their heads in the water, and meet the minimum 3 years foundations, and give you insight into your child’s thoughts. Long Bridge Aquatics Center and 3 months age requirement for Fin 1, they will be ready Instructor earned a master’s degree in Deaf Education from Ages 1½-2 12 Sessions $95 to take Fin 1 in the following session. Toddlers who are not Gallaudet University and has extensive experience teaching toilet trained must wear snug swim diapers. children. This is a play-based class with songs and interac- 110401A Tues., Sep. 21, 11:20-11:50am tive props to keep young children engaged. The history of 110401B Wed., Sep. 22, 4-4:30pm Long Bridge Aquatics Center signs, sign associations, and Deaf culture are also included. 110401C Fri., Sep. 24, 4-4:30pm Age 3 13 Sessions $76 Adult participation required. If you have questions, please 110401D Sat., Sep. 25, 10:30-11am 110403A Mon., Sep. 20, 4-4:20pm email laura@signandlearn .com. Inst.: Daub. 110401E Sun., Sep. 26, 8:30-9am 110403B Mon., Sep. 20, 7-7:20pm Arlington Mill Center 110401F Sun., Sep. 26, 10:30-11am Age 3 12 Sessions $71 Birth-3 8 Sessions $152 Ages 1½-2 11 Sessions $87 110403C Tues., Sep. 21, 10-10:20am 110200A Sat., Sep. 18, 9-9:45am 110401G Thurs., Sep. 23, 10:40-11:10am 110403D Tues., Sep. 21, 12-12:20pm
ENJOY ARLINGTON ›FALL 2021 › HTTP://REGISTRATION .ARLINGTONVA .US 15 110403E Tues., Sep. 21, 4-4:20pm Ages 3yrs 3months-5 11 Sessions $87 to swim using combined arm and leg action on both their 110403F Tues., Sep. 21, 5:20-5:40pm 110404Q Thurs., Sep. 23, 10:30-11am front and back for 5-10 yards without support. 110403G Wed., Sep. 22, 4-4:20pm 110404R Thurs., Sep. 23, 11:10-11:40am Long Bridge Aquatics Center 110403H Fri., Sep. 24, 4-4:20pm 110404S Thurs., Sep. 23, 4:30-5pm Ages 4-5 13 Sessions $102 110403I Fri., Sep. 24, 5:10-5:30pm 110404T Thurs., Sep. 23, 6:10-6:40pm 110406A Mon., Sep. 20, 5:20-5:50pm 110403J Sat., Sep. 25, 8:30-8:50am Fin 2 Ages 4-5 12 Sessions $95 110403K Sat., Sep. 25, 9:40-10am 110406B Tues., Sep. 21, 4:30-5pm This class is for children who are comfortable in the water 110403L Sat., Sep. 25, 10:50-11:10am 110406C Tues., Sep. 21, 5:10-5:40pm 110403M Sun., Sep. 26, 8:30-8:50am and have successfully completed Fin 1 or have comparable skills. Participants will build upon Fin 1 exit skills by working 110406D Wed., Sep. 22, 4:30-5pm 110403N Sun., Sep. 26, 9:40-10am toward performing those skills independently and will 110406E Wed., Sep. 22, 5:50-6:20pm 110403O Sun., Sep. 26, 10:50-11:10am be introduced to level-appropriate safety topics. Once 110406F Fri., Sep. 24, 4:40-5:10pm Age 3 11 Sessions $65 participants can float, glide and swim a short distance 110406G Sat., Sep. 25, 9:20-9:50am 110403P Thurs., Sep. 23, 10-10:20am on their fronts and backs, they will be ready to take Fin 3. 110406H Sat., Sep. 25, 11:30am-12pm 110403Q Thurs., Sep. 23, 12-12:20pm Long Bridge Aquatics Center 110406I Sun., Sep. 26, 9:20-9:50am 110403R Thurs., Sep. 23, 4-4:20pm Ages 3yrs 3months-5 13 Sessions $102 110406J Sun., Sep. 26, 11:30am-12pm 110403S Thurs., Sep. 23, 5:10-5:30pm 110405A Mon., Sep. 20, 4:40-5:10pm Ages 4-5 11 Sessions $87 110403T Thurs., Sep. 23, 5:50-6:10pm 110405B Mon., Sep. 20, 5:20-5:50pm 110406K Thurs., Sep. 23, 5:10-5:40pm Fin 1 Ages 3yrs 3months-5 12 Sessions $95 Fin 4 110405C Tues., Sep. 21, 11:50am-12:20pm This beginner class is for 3-year-olds who have passed This class is for children who have successfully completed Fin 110405D Tues., Sep. 21, 4:40-5:10pm Pre-Fin or a comparable course, and for 4-or 5-year-olds 3 or have comparable skills. Participants will learn breast- 110405E Tues., Sep. 21, 5:10-5:40pm who have little to no prior experience. For 3-year-olds stroke, butterfly and diving, and will refine front crawl, with little to no experience, we recommend the Pre-Fin 110405F Wed., Sep. 22, 4:40-5:10pm backstroke and elementary backstroke. Once participants class. Children must willingly participate without a parent/ 110405G Wed., Sep. 22, 5:20-5:50pm can tread for 30 seconds, swim front crawl for 15 yards with guardian. Once participants can fully submerge their head 110405H Wed., Sep. 22, 5:50-6:20pm rotary breathing, and swim backstroke unsupported for 15 and perform front and back floats with assistance, they 110405I Fri., Sep. 24, 4-4:30pm yards, they will be ready for Level 3. If students reach age will be ready to take Fin 2. Toddlers who are not toilet 110405J Fri., Sep. 24, 4:40-5:10pm 7 prior to completing these skills, they should go to Level 2. trained must wear snug swim diapers. 110405K Fri., Sep. 24, 5:40-6:10pm Long Bridge Aquatics Center Long Bridge Aquatics Center 110405L Sat., Sep. 25, 8:30-9am Ages 4½-6 12 Sessions $95 Ages 3yrs 3months-5 13 Sessions $102 110405M Sat., Sep. 25, 10-10:30am 110407A Wed., Sep. 22, 5:10-5:40pm 110404A Mon., Sep. 20, 4:30-5pm 110405N Sat., Sep. 25, 10:50-11:20am 110407B Sat., Sep. 25, 9:20-9:50am 110404B Mon., Sep. 20, 5:10-5:40pm 110405O Sat., Sep. 25, 11:30am-12pm 110407C Sat., Sep. 25, 11:40am-12:10pm 110404C Mon., Sep. 20, 6-6:30pm 110405P Sat., Sep. 25, 12:40-1:10pm 110407D Sun., Sep. 26, 9:20-9:50am Ages 3yrs 3months-5 12 Sessions $95 110405Q Sun., Sep. 26, 8:30-9am 110407E Sun., Sep. 26, 11:40am-12:10pm 110404D Tues., Sep. 21, 10:30-11am 110405R Sun., Sep. 26, 10-10:30am 110404E Tues., Sep. 21, 11:10-11:40am 110405S Sun., Sep. 26, 10:50-11:20am YOUTH 110404F Tues., Sep. 21, 4:30-5pm Ages 3yrs 3months-5 11 Sessions $87 110404G Tues., Sep. 21, 5:50-6:20pm 110405T Thurs., Sep. 23, 11:50am-12:20pm Level 1: Youth Swim 110404H Wed., Sep. 22, 4:30-5pm 110405U Thurs., Sep. 23, 4:30-5pm This class is for beginners with little or no experience in the 110404I Wed., Sep. 22, 6-6:30pm 110405V Thurs., Sep. 23, 4:40-5:10pm water who are unable to submerge or float on their back. 110404J Fri., Sep. 24, 4:30-5pm The class will focus on beginning swimming techniques and 110404K Fri., Sep. 24, 5:40-6:10pm TOT basic safety skills. Children who have never taken a swim 110404L Sat., Sep. 25, 9-9:30am Fin 3 class before or who have aged out of Fin 1 should start here. 110404M Sat., Sep. 25, 10:10-10:40am This class is for children who have successfully completed Long Bridge Aquatics Center 110404N Sun., Sep. 26, 9-9:30am Fin 2 or have comparable skills. Participants will learn to Ages 6-12 13 Sessions $127 110404O Sun., Sep. 26, 10:10-10:40am coordinate the front crawl and safety skills like treading 120400A Mon., Sep. 20, 4:30-5:10pm 110404P Sun., Sep. 26, 11:20-11:50am water. By the end of the course, participants should be able 120400B Mon., Sep. 20, 5:50-6:30pm
Are You Taking Swimming Lessons? Arlington County is proud to provide lessons that Public Health requires pools to close when contaminated. are based on the American Red Cross Learn-to- Swim diapers must be worn by anyone who is not potty trained or incontinent. Also please do not eat within 30 Swim Program . When registering please make minutes of swimming. sure participants can complete all necessary Students registered in swim classes should bring a bathing prerequisites prior to beginning the class . suit, towel and goggles (if desired, but will not be used for levels that are below Fin 2). All other equipment is provided. Students must have successfully completed previous level The first day of class we will issue each class member a pass or have comparable skills from another swim program or to enter the pool. This pass must be shown to the front desk instructor permission to skip levels or take a higher level each week to gain entry to the pool. Locker Rooms and family course. It is anticipated that participants take classes more changing rooms are available, if you wish to lock your items than once to meet skill requirements for the next level. up you must bring a lock (recommended). Students who are not at the right level hinder the classes’ ability to function. Please remember that everyone progresses Students are ONLY allowed to swim during the class time, at different speeds and all participants will be required to pass participants will not be able to access the pool outside of a “pre-test” on the first day of the new session of classes. At their normal class times/days. NO swimming is allowed that time the instructor may recommend a different course to class participants before or after the class time unless or may ask you to contact the main office to coordinate a the customer pays a general admission or has a monthly transfer up or down. or annual pass.
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16 ENJOY ARLINGTON › FALL 2021 › ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 4TH AT 7AM FOR GYMNASTICS CLASSES • 7:30AM ALL OTHER CLASSES Ages 6-12 12 Sessions $117 120400C Tues., Sep. 21, 5:50-6:30pm OVERVIEW OF SWIM LEVELS FOR CHILDREN THROUGH AGE 6 120400D Wed., Sep. 22, 6:30-7:10pm 120400E Fri., Sep. 24, 6:10-6:50pm Please see details below for children ages 2½-6 and how they will be placed . Instructors will assess skills 120400F Sat., Sep. 25, 10:40-11:20am on the first day of class, so attendance on this day is important . If the instructor deems that your child is not in the appropriate course, we will make every effort to transfer to the indicated level but we 120400G Sun., Sep. 26, 9:10-9:50am cannot guarantee placement in an alternative class . Please make sure you register for the correct level . 120400H Sun., Sep. 26, 10:40-11:20am Ages 6-12 11 Sessions $108 120400I Thurs., Sep. 23, 6:50-7:30pm CLASS AGE (years) CLASS DESCRIPTION
Level 2: Youth Swim Children will participate with a parent/guardian; the goal is to build indepen- dence to prepare for the Fin program where they participate without a parent. This class is for children who have successfully completed Pre-Fin & Me 2½-3 Level 1 or who can otherwise independently enter the pool (w/parent) This class has a smaller ratio than the other parent and child programs, to via steps or ladder, bob 5 times, float for 5 seconds on back provide maximum interaction with the instructor. and glide for two body lengths on front and back. The class will focus on developing safety skills and learning to swim Pre-Fin is for 3 year olds who are able to leave parent. The class focus is on independently. Once participants can tread water for 15 Pre-Fin 3 comfort in water with instructor (no parent). This class has a small ratio to seconds and swim using combined arm and leg action provide maximum interaction with the instructor. on both their front and back for 5 body lengths without support, they will be ready to take Level 3. Fin 1 is for 3 years 3 month-5 year olds. Children who are under 4 years old Long Bridge Aquatics Center are recommended to take Pre-Fin first as the same skills are taught in both Ages 6-12 13 Sessions $127 Fin 1 3 yrs 3 month-5 Pre-Fin and Fin 1. The main difference is there is a larger ratio and longer time 120401A Mon., Sep. 20, 6-6:40pm frame. Participants need no prior experience but must leave parent willingly. 120401B Mon., Sep. 20, 6:50-7:30pm Ages 6-12 12 Sessions $117 Fin 2 is for children 3 years 3 month-5 year who have successfully completed 120401C Tues., Sep. 21, 7:20-8pm Fin 2 3 yrs 3 month-5 Fin 1 or have comparable skills. Participants must be able to submerge confi- 120401D Wed., Sep. 22, 6:40-7:20pm dently and float comfortably on the front and back with limited assistance. 120401E Wed., Sep. 22, 7:20-8pm 120401F Fri., Sep. 24, 5:20-6pm Fin 3 is for children 4-5 who have successfully completed Fin 2 or have compa- 120401G Fri., Sep. 24, 6:20-7pm rable skills. Participants must be able to swim a short distance on front and 120401H Sat., Sep. 25, 10-10:40am Fin 3 4-5 float on back. This class is for intermediate young swimmers, do not register 120401I Sat., Sep. 25, 1:20-2pm beginner swimmers in this course. 120401J Sun., Sep. 26, 8:30-9:10am 120401K Sun., Sep. 26, 10-10:40am Fin 4 is for children 4½-6 who have successfully completed Fin 3 or have Ages 6-12 11 Sessions $108 comparable skills. Participants must be able to swim 5-10 yards on front Fin 4 4½-6 120401L Thurs., Sep. 23, 5:20-6pm and back with combined arm and leg actions. This class is for advanced 120401M Thurs., Sep. 23, 6:20-7pm young swimmers. 120401N Thurs., Sep. 23, 7:40-8:20pm Level 3: Youth Swim Students will focus on developing confidence in deep water, Ages 6-12 11 Sessions $108 refining their front crawl, back crawl, and elementary 120404F Thurs., Sep. 23, 6:10-6:50pm This class is for children who have successfully completed backstroke, and improving treading and other survival Level 2 or can otherwise swim on front and back for 5 body 120404G Thurs., Sep. 23, 6:40-7:20pm lengths, tread water and float for 15 seconds respectively, skills. They will also begin butterfly and breaststroke and and fully submerge underwater. The class will focus on continue refining shallow-angle diving skills. YOUTH & TEEN developing specific strokes, getting acclimated to deep Long Bridge Aquatics Center Youth Advanced Swim water and learning diving basics. Once participants can Ages 6-12 13 Sessions $127 jump into the pool, tread or float for 1 minute and swim This advanced class is for children who have successfully 25 yards using a combination of front crawl or elementary 120403A Mon., Sep. 20, 6:10-6:50pm passed Youth Swim: Level 5 or can otherwise swim front backstroke, they will be ready to take Level 4. Ages 6-12 12 Sessions $117 crawl and elementary backstroke 50 yards each and backstroke, sidestroke, butterfly, and breaststroke 25 Long Bridge Aquatics Center 120403B Tues., Sep. 21, 6:10-6:50pm 120403C Wed., Sep. 22, 6:30-7:10pm yards each, perform front and back flip turns, and tread Ages 6-12 13 Sessions $127 120403D Fri., Sep. 24, 6:10-6:50pm water for 5 minutes. Students will focus on further refin- 120402A Mon., Sep. 20, 5:20-6pm ing strokes, learn advanced swim concepts, and increase Ages 6-12 12 Sessions $117 120403E Sat., Sep. 25, 1:10-1:50pm endurance for swimming. Ideal for swimmers looking to 120402B Tues., Sep. 21, 5:20-6pm 120403F Sun., Sep. 26, 10:50-11:30am pursue other aquatic activities, such as swim team, fitness 120402C Tues., Sep. 21, 6:30-7:10pm Ages 6-12 11 Sessions $108 swimming, life guarding, or diving. 120402D Wed., Sep. 22, 4:30-5:10pm 120403G Thurs., Sep. 23, 5:50-6:30pm Long Bridge Aquatics Center 120402E Wed., Sep. 22, 5:50-6:30pm Level 5: Youth Swim Ages 9-15 12 Sessions $127 120402F Wed., Sep. 22, 7:30-8:10pm 120405A Tues., Sep. 21, 7:10-8:05pm This class is for children who have successfully passed Youth 120402G Fri., Sep. 24, 5:20-6pm 120405B Sat., Sep. 25, 9:20-10:15am 120402H Sat., Sep. 25, 8:30-9:10am Swim: Level 4 or who can otherwise comfortably swim at 120402I Sat., Sep. 25, 12:20-1pm least 25 yards front crawl and elementary backstroke, as Competitive Stroke Clinic 120402J Sat., Sep. 25, 2:10-2:50pm well as 15 yards breaststroke, back crawl and butterfly. This advanced class is for swimmers looking to refine 120402K Sun., Sep. 26, 10-10:40am Students will focus on refining strokes, building endurance, freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly as well and improving diving and aquatic safety skills. Ages 6-12 11 Sessions $108 as improve starts, turns and finishes. Class will focus on improving stroke mechanics and learning pertinent 120402L Thurs., Sep. 23, 5-5:40pm Long Bridge Aquatics Center drills to improve technique. Ideal for students pursuing a 120402M Thurs., Sep. 23, 5:20-6pm Ages 6-12 13 Sessions $127 transition to swim team or competitive swim activities. For 120402N Thurs., Sep. 23, 6:20-7pm 120404A Mon., Sep. 20, 7:50-8:30pm students who can already swim front crawl for 50 yards Level 4: Youth Swim Ages 6-12 12 Sessions $117 and backstroke, sidestroke, butterfly, and breaststroke 120404B Wed., Sep. 22, 5-5:40pm 25 yards each. This class is for children who have successfully passed Youth Swim: Level 3 or can otherwise swim front crawl, 120404C Wed., Sep. 22, 5:20-6pm Long Bridge Aquatics Center elementary backstroke, back crawl and breaststroke kick 120404D Sat., Sep. 25, 11:30am-12:10pm Ages 9-14 11 Sessions $117 for at least 15 yards each and be able to swim 25 yards. 120404E Sat., Sep. 25, 2-2:40pm 130403A Thurs., Sep. 23, 7:30-8:25pm
ENJOY ARLINGTON ›FALL 2021 › HTTP://REGISTRATION .ARLINGTONVA .US 17 TEEN Long Bridge Aquatics Center Ages 13-Adult 12 Sessions $127 New to swim lessons? Teen Lap Swim 140404A Tues., Sep. 21, 7-7:55am This advanced class is for swimmers ages 13+ who have Use our handy dandy swim lesson descrip- 140404B Wed., Sep. 22, 7:20-8:15pm demonstrated proficiency in all four competitive strokes. tion chart online to help place yourself & 140404C Sat., Sep. 25, 8:30-9:25am Students will focus on further refining strokes, learn 140404D Sun., Sep. 26, 9:35-10:30am children in the correct level: advanced swim concepts, and increase endurance for Ages 13-Adult 11 Sessions $117 https://parks arlingtonva. .us/sports/ swimming. Ideal for swimmers looking to pursue other 140404E Thurs., Sep. 23, 7:10-8:05pm aquatics-classes/ high-endurance aquatic activities, such as swim team, fitness swimming, triathlons. If you place yourself in the wrong level, Shallow Aqua Fitness Long Bridge Aquatics Center we'll do our best to assist with the correct You don’t have to be a swimmer to condition your heart level, but cannot guarantee placement Ages 13-19 12 Sessions $127 and lungs and increase muscle flexibility and tone in this when classes are full. 130402A Tues., Sep. 21, 7:30-8:25pm low-impact workout. Great for those with arthritis. 130402B Sat., Sep. 25, 10:25-11:20am Long Bridge Aquatics Center TEEN & ADULT Ages 13-Adult 12 Sessions $127 140406A Tues., Sep. 21, 9-9:55am Adult Beginner 140406B Sat., Sep. 25, 7:30-8:25am This class is for swimmers ages 13+ who have little to no Ages 13-Adult 11 Sessions $117 swimming experience or who may be fearful of the water. 140406C Thurs., Sep. 23, 9-9:55am Students will learn to submerge underwater, blow bubbles and float/glide on the front and back independently. Deep Aqua Fitness Long Bridge Aquatics Center Participants must be comfortable in water over their heads. You will use a variety of deep-water exercises to Ages 13-Adult 13 Sessions $127 enhance cardiovascular fitness while strengthening and 140400A Mon., Sep. 20, 6:40-7:20pm toning muscles. Aqua Fitness belts are provided or you Ages 13-Adult 12 Sessions $117 can bring your own. 140400B Wed., Sep. 22, 6:30-7:10pm Long Bridge Aquatics Center 140400C Sat., Sep. 25, 11:05-11:45am 140400D Sun., Sep. 26, 11:10-11:50am Ages 13-Adult 12 Sessions $127 Ages 13-Adult 11 Sessions $108 140407A Tues., Sep. 21, 8-8:55am 140400E Thurs., Sep. 23, 7:10-7:50pm Ages 13-Adult 11 Sessions $117 Determining Your 140407B Thurs., Sep. 23, 8-8:55am Child's Swim Level Adult Advanced Beginner This class is for adults who have completed adult beginner Cardio Deep-Water Combo In order to provide a positive learning exper- or can otherwise submerge, blow bubbles and glide and This deep-water class combines water resistance with no ience and maintain a safe environment, it is float independently on front and back. Students will work impact using a variety of equipment and exercises. important that children are properly placed in an aquatics program. Class placements are based on treading water, gaining experience in deeper water and Long Bridge Aquatics Center building endurance towards swimming 25 yards of front first on age, due to specific cognitive devel- Ages 13-Adult 13 Sessions $138 crawl and elementary backstroke. Students will also be opment needs, learning and listening abilities 140408A Mon., Sep. 20, 7:30-8:25pm and ability to focus. Some classes also have introduced to backstroke and breaststroke. Ages 13-Adult 12 Sessions $127 prerequisites—specific skills necessary to guide Long Bridge Aquatics Center placement—which ensure the group can pro- 140408B Wed., Sep. 22, 7:35-8:30pm Ages 13-Adult 12 Sessions $117 gress successfully together. Age is defined as the 140408C Sat., Sep. 25, 9-9:55am participants age on the start date of each class. 140401A Tues., Sep. 21, 7:30-8:10pm 140401B Wed., Sep. 22, 7:20-8pm Aqua Cycle 140401C Sat., Sep. 25, 10:40-11:20am This deep-water class is a great interval workout in the Children under the age of 4 140401D Sun., Sep. 26, 8:45-9:25am pool. Try a high-energy, no-impact workout for adults. “Use who have not taken a swimming class before or Adult Intermediate your noodle” in class to “cycle” around the pool. This class have limited experience should consider taking a incorporates upper and lower body muscles simultaneously. This class is for swimmers ages 13+ who have successfully Parent/Tot class which are listed on page 15 & 16 . Long Bridge Aquatics Center These classes are specific to age group defined completed adult advanced beginner or who can otherwise and no exceptions are made to the ages listed swim 25 yards of front crawl and elementary backstroke. Ages 13-Adult 12 Sessions $127 Participants should already be comfortable in deeper water, 140409A Sat., Sep. 25, 7:30-8:25am able to tread, and familiar with the basics of backstroke Children ages 3–6 years and breaststroke. This class will focus on refining technique for front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke as well as GYMNASTICS can participate in the Fin program listed on building endurance and confidence. pages 15 & 16 . More information on these programs can be found in the chart on page Long Bridge Aquatics Center TOT & ADULT 17 . It is typical that participants repeat these Ages 13-Adult 13 Sessions $138 courses to gain confidence in the skills required 140402A Mon., Sep. 20, 7:30-8:25pm Tumbling for Toddlers to move to the next level . Once the child is 6 Ages 13-Adult 12 Sessions $127 years old, they are eligible to enter the Youth Curious high-energy toddlers can explore the world swim level program . Participants at the Fin 4 140402B Sat., Sep. 25, 9:35-10:30am of gymnastics with their parents supervised guidance. level may continue with that course until they 140402C Sun., Sep. 26, 10:40-11:35am Fantastic theme-based lessons cater to the short atten- turn 7 or the instructor recommends moving up . Ages 13-Adult 11 Sessions $117 tion span and eagerness of this age group. Parents learn 140402D Thurs., Sep. 23, 7-7:55am gymnastics safety and basic spotting techniques. Adult participation required. Children ages 6–12 years Adult Lap Swim Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center should find the appropriate youth swim course This class is for Swimmers ages 13+ who have successfully Ages 1½-2 15 Sessions $167 completed Adult Intermediate and can swim 50’s of front based on their skill level with swimming . If 110502A Mon., Sep. 13, 9:30-10:15am children have participated in Fin programs crawl, backstroke and breaststroke. This class will introduce 110502B Mon., Sep. 13, 9:30-10:15am successfully they will most likely be able to sets, intervals and other cardiovascular training represen- skip Level 1 . tative of a master’s or competitive swim workout routine. 110502C Mon., Sep. 13, 10:30-11:15am In addition, students will refine strokes and be introduced 110502D Mon., Sep. 13, 1-1:45pm to butterfly and flipturns. 110502E Wed., Sep. 15, 9:30-10:15am
18 ENJOY ARLINGTON › FALL 2021 › ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 4TH AT 7AM FOR GYMNASTICS CLASSES • 7:30AM ALL OTHER CLASSES 110502F Wed., Sep. 15, 10:30-11:15am Age 3 13 Sessions $147 YOUTH 110502G Wed., Sep. 15, 11:30am-12:15pm 110503P Fri., Sep. 17, 9:30-10:15am 110502H Wed., Sep. 15, 2-2:45pm 110503Q Fri., Sep. 17, 10:30-11:15am Junior Gymnast Ages 1½-2 14 Sessions $157 110503R Fri., Sep. 17, 2-2:45pm Gymnasts will continue their journey after taking 110502I Tues., Sep. 14, 9:30-10:15am 110503S Fri., Sep. 17, 3-3:45pm Gymnasticats. The classes will focus on refining fundamen- 110503T Sat., Sep. 18, 8:30-9:15am tal skills and work more advanced progressions, preparing 110502J Tues., Sep. 14, 10:30-11:15am participants for Girls or Boys Level 1 Beginner. 110502K Tues., Sep. 14, 11:30am-12:15pm 110503U Sat., Sep. 18, 10:30-11:15am 110503V Sat., Sep. 18, 11:30am-12:15pm Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center 110502L Tues., Sep. 14, 1-1:45pm 110503W Sun., Sep. 19, 1-1:45pm Ages 5 15 Sessions $167 110502M Tues., Sep. 14, 3-3:45pm 110503X Sun., Sep. 19, 2-2:45pm 110506A Mon., Sep. 13, 1-1:45pm Ages 1½-2 13 Sessions $147 110503Y Sun., Sep. 19, 3-3:45pm 110506B Mon., Sep. 13, 2-2:45pm 110502N Fri., Sep. 17, 9:30-10:15am Age 3 12 Sessions $138 110506C Wed., Sep. 15, 11:30am-12:15pm 110502O Fri., Sep. 17, 10:30-11:15am 110503Z Thurs., Sep. 16, 9:30-10:15am 110506D Wed., Sep. 15, 1-1:45pm 110502P Fri., Sep. 17, 1-1:45pm 110503AA Thurs., Sep. 16, 10:30-11:15am 110506E Wed., Sep. 15, 3-3:45pm 110502Q Fri., Sep. 17, 3-3:45pm 110503BB Thurs., Sep. 16, 11:30am-12:15pm Ages 5 14 Sessions $157 110502R Sat., Sep. 18, 8:30-9:15am 110503CC Thurs., Sep. 16, 1-1:45pm 110506F Tues., Sep. 14, 10:30-11:15am 110502S Sat., Sep. 18, 9:30-10:15am 110503DD Thurs., Sep. 16, 2-2:45pm 110506G Tues., Sep. 14, 2-2:45pm 110502T Sat., Sep. 18, 10:30-11:15am 110506H Tues., Sep. 14, 3-3:45pm 110502U Sat., Sep. 18, 11:30am-12:15pm Gymnasticats Ages 5 13 Sessions $147 110502V Sun., Sep. 19, 12-12:45pm Young gymnasts will continue their gymnastics progressions 110506I Fri., Sep. 17, 10:30-11:15am 110502W Sun., Sep. 19, 1-1:45pm focusing on strength and clean execution. 110506J Fri., Sep. 17, 1-1:45pm 110502X Sun., Sep. 19, 2-2:45pm Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center 110506K Fri., Sep. 17, 2-2:45pm 110502Y Sun., Sep. 19, 3-3:45pm Ages 4 15 Sessions $167 110506L Sat., Sep. 18, 9:30-10:15am Ages 1½-2 12 Sessions $138 110505A Mon., Sep. 13, 10:30-11:15am 110506M Sat., Sep. 18, 10:30-11:15am 110502Z Thurs., Sep. 16, 9:30-10:15am 110505B Mon., Sep. 13, 1-1:45pm 110506N Sat., Sep. 18, 11:30am-12:15pm 110502AA Thurs., Sep. 16, 11:30am-12:15pm 110505C Mon., Sep. 13, 3-3:45pm 110506O Sun., Sep. 19, 12-12:45pm 110502BB Thurs., Sep. 16, 2-2:45pm 110505D Mon., Sep. 13, 3-3:45pm 110506P Sun., Sep. 19, 3-3:45pm 110502CC Thurs., Sep. 16, 3-3:45pm 110505E Wed., Sep. 15, 9:30-10:15am Ages 5 12 Sessions $138 110505F Wed., Sep. 15, 10:30-11:15am 110506Q Thurs., Sep. 16, 9:30-10:15am TOT 110505G Wed., Sep. 15, 11:30am-12:15pm 110506R Thurs., Sep. 16, 10:30-11:15am 110505H Wed., Sep. 15, 1-1:45pm 110506S Thurs., Sep. 16, 1-1:45pm Tumbling for 3’s 110505I Wed., Sep. 15, 2-2:45pm 110506T Thurs., Sep. 16, 3-3:45pm The unique needs of a three-year-old are met with activities 110505J Wed., Sep. 15, 3-3:45pm that blend skill progressions into a fun atmosphere. The Ages 4 14 Sessions $157 Gymnastics: structured format will help your child develop listening 110505K Tues., Sep. 14, 9:30-10:15am Girls Level 1 Beginner skills, social awareness, as well as basics gymnastic skills. 110505L Tues., Sep. 14, 11:30am-12:15pm Gymnasts learn the fundamental progressions and basic Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center 110505M Tues., Sep. 14, 1-1:45pm skills on vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercise. 110505N Tues., Sep. 14, 2-2:45pm Gymnasts need to pass the skill requirements before moving Age 3 15 Sessions $167 to Girls Level 1 Advanced. 110503A Mon., Sep. 13, 9:30-10:15am 110505O Tues., Sep. 14, 3-3:45pm Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center 110503B Mon., Sep. 13, 10:30-11:15am Ages 4 13 Sessions $147 Ages 5-6 15 Sessions $241 110503C Mon., Sep. 13, 2-2:45pm 110505P Fri., Sep. 17, 3-3:45pm 110505Q Fri., Sep. 17, 9:30-10:15am 120500A Mon., Sep. 13, 4:30-5:30pm 110503D Mon., Sep. 13, 2-2:45pm 110505R Fri., Sep. 17, 1-1:45pm 120500B Wed., Sep. 15, 4:30-5:30pm 110503E Mon., Sep. 13, 3-3:45pm 110505S Fri., Sep. 17, 2-2:45pm 120500C Wed., Sep. 15, 4:30-5:30pm 110503F Wed., Sep. 15, 9:30-10:15am 110505T Sat., Sep. 18, 8:30-9:15am Ages 5-6 14 Sessions $226 110503G Wed., Sep. 15, 10:30-11:15am 110505U Sat., Sep. 18, 9:30-10:15am 120500D Tues., Sep. 14, 4:30-5:30pm 110503H Wed., Sep. 15, 1-1:45pm 110505V Sun., Sep. 19, 12-12:45pm 120500E Tues., Sep. 14, 5:45-6:45pm 110503I Wed., Sep. 15, 2-2:45pm 110505W Sun., Sep. 19, 1-1:45pm Ages 5-6 13 Sessions $211 110503J Wed., Sep. 15, 3-3:45pm 110505X Sun., Sep. 19, 2-2:45pm 120500F Fri., Sep. 17, 4:30-5:30pm Age 3 14 Sessions $157 Ages 4 12 Sessions $138 120500G Fri., Sep. 17, 5:45-6:45pm 110503K Tues., Sep. 14, 9:30-10:15am 110505Y Thurs., Sep. 16, 10:30-11:15am 120500H Sun., Sep. 19, 4:15-5:15pm 110503L Tues., Sep. 14, 10:30-11:15am 110505Z Thurs., Sep. 16, 11:30am-12:15pm Ages 7-8 15 Sessions $241 110503M Tues., Sep. 14, 11:30am-12:15pm 110505AA Thurs., Sep. 16, 1-1:45pm 120500I Mon., Sep. 13, 5:45-6:45pm 110503N Tues., Sep. 14, 1-1:45pm 110505BB Thurs., Sep. 16, 2-2:45pm Ages 7-8 14 Sessions $226 110503O Tues., Sep. 14, 2-2:45pm 110505CC Thurs., Sep. 16, 3-3:45pm 120500J Tues., Sep. 14, 7-8pm
ENJOY ARLINGTON ›FALL 2021 › HTTP://REGISTRATION .ARLINGTONVA .US 19 Ages 7-8 13 Sessions $211 Attention Arlington Gymnastics Participants: 120500K Fri., Sep. 17, 6-7pm For Fall 2021 we have renamed the gymnastics classes . Please review the chart below to determine 120500L Sun., Sep. 19, 3:45-4:45pm the appropriate class for your child . If you have questions, please call 703 .228 .0707 . 120500M Sun., Sep. 19, 5:30-6:30pm Ages 7-8 12 Sessions $196 PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS PROGRAM: FALL 2021 120500N Thurs., Sep. 16, 5:45-6:45pm CLASSES AGE DURATION CLASS UPDATE OR CHANGE Ages 9-12 15 Sessions $241 120500O Mon., Sep. 13, 5:45-6:45pm This class has switched from a 30-minute class to a 45-minute Tiny Time 1 years old 45 mins class allowing participants to explore more gymnastics activities Ages 9-12 13 Sessions $211 and skills. 120500P Sat., Sep. 18, 9-10am Ages 9-12 12 Sessions $196 Family 1½–5 years old No change. This is a parent-tot class where adults lead their 120500Q Thurs., Sep. 16, 7-8pm Gymnastics 45 mins gymnasts through our gymnastics courses. 120500R Sun., Sep. 19, 5:30-6:30pm Tumbling for 1½–2 years old No change. This is a parent-tot class where adults lead their Gymnastics: Toddler’s 45 mins gymnasts through our gymnastics courses. Girls Level 1 Advanced This is the first class where participants are taking class on their Gymnasts continue their gymnastics progressions advanc- Tumbling for 3s 3 years old 45 mins own. Participants will learn how to follow directions, listen and ing their skill level on vault, uneven bars, balance beam and stay with their group along with introductory gymnastics skills. floor exercise. This class will focus on strength, flexibility and clean execution of skills. Gymnasts need to pass the The age for this class has changed to include only 4-year old skill requirements before moving to Girls Level 2 Beginner. participants. This is a unique age group. This class focuses on Pre-requisite: Girls Level 1 Beginner (review reference chart) Gymnasticats 4 years old 45 mins transitioning gymnasts from the 3-year old class and preparing them for more advanced gymnastics classes (i.e. Junior Gymnast, Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center Girls Beginner or Boys Beginner). Ages 5-6 15 Sessions $241 The age of this class has changed to 5 years old. This class is 120501A Wed., Sep. 15, 5:45-6:45pm Junior geared towards school aged participants. This is the highest 5 years old 45 mins Gymnast level preschool class which focuses on preparing participants Ages 5-6 14 Sessions $226 for the recreational gymnastics program. 120501B Tues., Sep. 14, 4:30-5:30pm Ages 5-6 12 Sessions $196 RECREATIONAL GYMNASTICS PROGRAM: FALL 2021 120501C Thurs., Sep. 16, 4:30-5:30pm CURRENT LEVEL NEW LEVEL/FALL 2021 SKILLS REQUIRED TO ADVANCE TO NEXT LEVEL 120501D Sun., Sep. 19, 5:30-6:30pm Ages 7-8 15 Sessions $241 Girls Level 1 Beginner Girls Beginner Bars: Pullover (light spot) 120501E Mon., Sep. 13, 4:30-5:30pm 1 hour Floor: Forward Roll, Backward Roll, Cartwheel 120501F Wed., Sep. 15, 5:45-6:45pm Ages 7-8 13 Sessions $211 Girls Girls Level 1 Advanced All the above, plus: Bars: Pullover (no spot), Back Hip Circle 120501G Fri., Sep. 17, 7:15-8:15pm Intermediate 1 hour Floor: Handstand, Bridge w/ straight arms 120501H Sat., Sep. 18, 9-10am Ages 7-8 12 Sessions $196 All the above, plus: Girls Level 2 Beginner 120501I Thurs., Sep. 16, 4:30-5:30pm Girls Advanced Bars: Sneak or Shoot Through, Mill Circle 1 hour & 15 min. Floor: Round-off, Bridge Kick-over 120501J Sun., Sep. 19, 4:15-5:15pm Ages 9-12 15 Sessions $241 All the above, plus: 120501K Mon., Sep. 13, 7-8pm Girls Level 2 Advanced Bars: Front Hip Circle (light spot), Back Hip Circle to Dismount, Level 3+ Ages 9-12 13 Sessions $211 1 hour & 30 min. Floor: Handstand to Bridge Kick-over, Back Limber, Back Roll to Push-up, Handstand Forward Roll 120501L Fri., Sep. 17, 7:15-8:15pm
All the above, plus: Gymnastics: Level 3+ Level 3/4 Bars: Front Hip Circle, Kip (light spot) Girls Level 2 Beginner 2 hours Floor: Standing Back Handspring Gymnasts continue their gymnastics progressions advanc- ing their skill level on vault, uneven bars, balance beam High Bar: Chin-Up for 3 seconds, Hanging L, 3 Casts in a Row and floor exercise. This class will focus on strength, flexi- Boys Level 1 Beginner Boys Beginner Parallel Bars: Tuck Hold for 5 seconds, Straddle Travel 1 hour Rings: Pull-Up hold for 3 seconds, Swings bility and clean execution of skills. Gymnasts need to Floor: Forward Roll, Cartwheel, Donkey Kick pass the skill requirements before moving to Girls Level 2 Advanced. Pre-requisite: Girls Level 1 Advanced (review All the above, plus: reference chart) High Bar: Pull-Over (light spot), Swings w/ Re-grip Boys Boys Level 1 Advanced Parallel Bars: L-Hold for 5 seconds Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center Intermediate 1 hour Rings: Pull-Up Hold & Tuck Hang for 5 seconds, German Hang Dismount Ages 6-8 15 Sessions $253 Floor: Backward Roll, Cartwheel Step-In, Handstand 120502A Mon., Sep. 13, 7-8:15pm 120502B Wed., Sep. 15, 7-8:15pm All the above, plus: High Bar: Pull-Over and Back Hip Circle (light spot) Ages 6-8 13 Sessions $222 Boys Level 2 Boys Advanced Parallel Bars: Straddle L Hold for 2 seconds, Swings 120502C Fri., Sep. 17, 4:30-5:45pm 1 hour & 30 min. Rings: Pull-Up hold for 10 seconds, Inverted Hang to Pike Hold 120502D Sun., Sep. 19, 12:30-1:45pm Floor: Backward Roll to Push-Up, Handstand Hold, Round-off Ages 9-12 15 Sessions $253 120502E Wed., Sep. 15, 7-8:15pm All the above, plus: High Bar: Chin-Up Pull-Over and Back Hip Circle Ages 9-12 13 Sessions $222 Boys Level 3 Boys Level 3 Parallel Bars: Swings above horizontal to back dismount 120502F Sat., Sep. 18, 10:15-11:30am 2 hours Rings: Swings Above Horizontal & German Hang to Inverted Pike Floor: Handstand Forward Roll, Back Handspring (spotted) Ages 9-12 12 Sessions $206 120502G Thurs., Sep. 16, 5:45-7pm
20 ENJOY ARLINGTON › FALL 2021 › ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 4TH AT 7AM FOR GYMNASTICS CLASSES • 7:30AM ALL OTHER CLASSES Gymnastics: and supportive environment while gaining strength, flexi- Girls Level 2 Advanced bility and self-confidence. We’d like to hear from you! Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center Gymnasts will continue their gymnastics progressions If you have a question or concern, or have a suggestion advancing their skill level on vault, uneven bars, balance Ages 5-8 15 Sessions $167 as to how we can improve our services, please email beam and floor exercise. This class will have a more detailed 120515A Mon., Sep. 13, 12-12:45pm us at: [email protected] . focus on strength, flexibility and clean execution of skills. Ages 5-8 13 Sessions $147 Gymnasts need to pass the skill requirements before moving 120515B Fri., Sep. 17, 12-12:45pm to Girls Level 3+. Pre-requisite: Girls Level 2 Beginner. Ages 9-12 15 Sessions $167 Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center 120515C Mon., Sep. 13, 12-12:45pm Ages 6-8 15 Sessions $269 Ages 9-12 13 Sessions $147 120503A Mon., Sep. 13, 5:45-7:15pm 120515D Fri., Sep. 17, 12-12:45pm Ages 9-12 13 Sessions $236 120503B Sat., Sep. 18, 10:30am-12pm YOUTH & TEEN 120503C Sun., Sep. 19, 2-3:30pm Gymnastics: Girls 3+ Gymnastics: Gymnasts are introduced to advanced gymnastics skills on Boys Level 1 Beginner the vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercise. Gymnasts learn the fundamental progressions and basic A strong foundation is needed to excel through these skills on vault, parallel bars, high bar, pommel horse, still higher-level progressions. The class is tailored to improving rings and floor exercise. This class is for beginning students. existing skills and adding new elements in a non-compet- Gymnasts need to pass the skill requirements before moving itive environment with a focus on strength and flexibility. to Boys Level 1 Advanced. Pre-requisite: Girls Level 2 Advanced. Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center Ages 5-7 15 Sessions $241 Ages 7-13 12 Sessions $300 120511A Wed., Sep. 15, 4:30-5:30pm 120504A Sun., Sep. 19, 5:30-7:30pm Ages 5-7 14 Sessions $226 Gymnastics: Boys 3+ 120511B Tues., Sep. 14, 5:45-6:45pm Gymnasts are introduced to advanced gymnastics skills on Ages 5-7 13 Sessions $211 the vault, parallel bars, bars, pommel horse, rings and floor 120511C Fri., Sep. 17, 4:30-5:30pm exercise. A strong foundation is needed to excel through Ages 5-7 12 Sessions $196 these higher-level progressions. The class is tailored to 120511D Sun., Sep. 19, 4:15-5:15pm improving existing skills and adding new elements in a Ages 8-12 15 Sessions $241 non-competitive environment with a focus on strength 120511E Mon., Sep. 13, 4:30-5:30pm and flexibility. Pre-requisite: Boys Level 2. Ages 8-12 12 Sessions $196 Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center 120511F Thurs., Sep. 16, 7:15-8:15pm Ages 7-13 13 Sessions $323 120514A Sun., Sep. 19, 12:30-2:30pm Gymnastics: Boys Level 1 Advanced TEEN Gymnasts will focus on the skills needed to move to the Boys Level 2 class (pull-over and back hip circle on bars, Teen Gymnastics backward roll to push up, handstand hold and round off). This is a class designed for teenagers who are interested Gymnasts need to pass the skill requirements before moving in trying gymnastics for the first time or continuing after to Boys Level 2. Pre-requisite: Boys Level 1 Beginner (review level classes. Learn a variety of gymnastics skills on vault, SUBSCRIBE TO reference chart) bars, beam and floor. PARKS & RECREATION ENEWS: Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center Ages 6-12 15 Sessions $241 Ages 13-17 15 Sessions $253 parks.arlingtonva.us 120512A Wed., Sep. 15, 7:30-8:30pm 130500A Wed., Sep. 15, 7:15-8:30pm Ages 6-12 13 Sessions $211 Arlington offers art, nature, teen and sports 120512B Fri., Sep. 17, 5:45-6:45pm TEEN & ADULT newsletters that keep you informed on Ages 6-12 12 Sessions $196 upcoming events and provide great resources Gymnastics: Adult Beginner 120512C Sun., Sep. 19, 5-6pm and timely information . Teens and adults who have never tried gymnastics will Gymnastics: Boys Level 2 have a fun time learning the proper gymnastics progres- Gymnasts continue their gymnastics progressions advanc- sions. Adults will improve their strength, flexibility and NATURE & HISTORY ing their skill level on all six men’s events. This class will will master the fundamental gymnastics skills. Students News from focus on strength and clean execution of skills. Gymnasts need to pass the skill requirements before moving to the Our Nature Centers need to pass the skill requirements before moving to Boys Adult Advanced class. 3+. Pre-requisite: Boys Level 1 Advanced (review refer- Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center ence chart) Ages 17-59 12 Sessions $206 COMMUNITY Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center 140500A Thurs., Sep. 16, 8-9:15pm Ages 6-12 14 Sessions $253 140500B Sun., Sep. 19, 6:30-7:45pm CENTER CENTRAL Local Info 120513A Tues., Sep. 14, 7-8:30pm Gymnastics: Adult Advanced Ages 6-12 13 Sessions $236 Teens and adults will master the advanced gymnastics 120513B Fri., Sep. 17, 7-8:30pm skills focusing on clean execution and proper technique. PARKS AND 120513C Sun., Sep. 19, 2:45-4:15pm This open workout allows individuals to focus on more Gymnastics: Home School specific skills. Pre-requisite: Adult Gymnastics Beginner RECREATION ENEWS or previous competitive gymnastics. Home-schooled children can improve balance, develop Latest Parks and Recreation basic gymnastics skills and learn a variety of exercises Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center Happenings and Updates using the vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor Ages 17-59 15 Sessions $253 exercise. The class teaches gymnastics in a safe, creative 140501A Mon., Sep. 13, 7:30-8:45pm
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Adapted Aquatics: Pre-Fin blow bubbles and demonstrate effective kicking motion. ARTS In this beginner swim class with a modified environment, Participants will build on their water safety and swimming participants will work with instructors in a reduced ratio, skills, including swimming with face submerged while using Arts & Crafts: Beginner’s unaccompanied by a parent or guardian. Participants will arm and leg actions and treading water. In this introductory and fun program, individuals with learn about water safety and introductory swim skills, such Long Bridge Aquatics Center disabilities will experiment with various materials and as floating, blowing bubbles, kicking motions and how to Ages 13-Adult 12 Sessions $117 mediums to create beautiful and dynamic works of art. put their heads underwater. 140416A Sun., Sep. 26, 2:30-3:10pm Different art techniques will be explored such as papermak- Long Bridge Aquatics Center ing, brush painting, collage, and using recycled materials, Ages 3yrs 9months-5 12 Sessions $95 Adapted Aquatics: Open Swim presented through theme-based projects. This program 110412A Sun., Sep. 26, 1-1:30pm This class is for participants who wish to exercise in the pool offers an opportunity to use unconventional art materials in a more fluid class structure and a modified environment. in a new way and allow creativity to shine! Inst.: Shann. Adapted Aquatics: Activities can include (but are not limited to) lap swimming, Lubber Run Center Youth Beginner aqua jogging, and kicking with board. A reduced ratio of instructors will guide the class but participants needing Ages 13-Adult 8 Sessions $80 In this beginner swim class with a modified environment, 1:1 support in the water must be accompanied by a parent 102005A Tues., Sep. 21, 5:30-6:30pm participants will work with instructors in a reduced ratio. or guardian. Participants will learn about water safety and introduc- Arts & Crafts: Advanced tory swim skills, such as floating, blowing bubbles, kicking Long Bridge Aquatics Center Individuals with disabilities will look at various styles of motions, and putting their heads underwater. Ages 6-Adult 12 Sessions $117 art with a critical eye and create works of art based on Long Bridge Aquatics Center 120414A Sun., Sep. 26, 3:15-3:55pm techniques used by the masters. Intended for those who Ages 5-12 12 Sessions $95 took the Arts and Crafts-Beginner class and are ready for more intensive work. Artists will begin to hone and refine 120411A Sun., Sep. 26, 1:40-2:10pm GYMNASTICS their personal style while exploring various materials and Adapted Aquatics: new mediums. This class is for individuals with disabilities Youth Intermediate Gymnastics: that can work independently with minimum support or Parent/Tot Adapted prompts. Those who are at the beginner level or need In this intermediate level swim class with a modified moderate or maximum supports should take the beginner environment, participants will work with instructors in a Tots with disabilities work with a parent to learn basic class. Inst.: Droblyen/Halloran. reduced ratio. For participants who can already comfortably gymnastics skills. Gymnastics is a great activity to enhance float (with or without assistance), submerge their heads, balance, movement and coordination in a social atmosphere. Fairlington Center blow bubbles and demonstrate effective kicking motion. Adult participation required. Ages Adults 8 Sessions $80 Participants will build on their water safety and swimming Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center 102006A Mon., Sep. 20, 6:30-7:30pm skills, including swimming with face submerged while using Ages 3-5 13 Sessions $147 arm and leg actions and treading water. 110520A Sun., Sep. 19, 9:30-10:15am AQUATICS Long Bridge Aquatics Center Ages 6-12 12 Sessions $117 Gymnastics: Adapted Level 1 120412A Sun., Sep. 26, 1:40-2:20pm Gymnastics is a great way to enhance balance, movement, All Adapted Aquatics Classes are and coordination in a social atmosphere. Children with Adapted Aquatics: disabilities learn basic gymnastics skills on men’s and held at our new facility! Teen/Adult Beginner women’s gymnastics events. Students need to pass the skill requirements before moving to level 2. • LONG BRIDGE• In this beginner swim class with a modified environment, AQUATICS & FITNESS CENTER participants will work with instructors in a reduced ratio. Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center Participants will learn about water safety and introduc- Ages 5-7 13 Sessions $147 Adapted Aquatics: Pre-Fin & Me tory swim skills, such as floating, blowing bubbles, kicking 120521A Sun., Sep. 19, 8:30-9:15am motions, and putting their heads underwater. In this beginner swim class with a modified environment, Ages 8-12 13 Sessions $147 participants are accompanied in the water by a parent Long Bridge Aquatics Center 120521B Sun., Sep. 19, 9:30-10:15am or guardian for 1:1 support. Participants will learn about Ages 13-Adult 12 Sessions $95 Gymnastics: Adapted Level 2 water safety and introductory swim skills, such as floating, 140415A Sun., Sep. 26, 2:20-2:50pm blowing bubbles, kicking motions, and how to submerge Children with disabilities learn fundamental progressions their heads underwater. Additionally, participants will Adapted Aquatics: and expand their skill level on men’s and women’s gymnas- learn to interact with instructors in order to transition to Teen/Adult Intermediate tics events. Prerequisite: Students need to pass the level 1 swim classes unaccompanied by parents. skill requirements before moving to level 2. In this intermediate level swim class with a modified Long Bridge Aquatics Center environment, participants will work with instructors in a Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center Ages 2½-4 12 Sessions $95 reduced ratio. For participants who can already comfortably Ages 6-12 13 Sessions $211 110411A Sun., Sep. 26, 1-1:30pm float (with or without assistance), submerge their heads, 120522A Sun., Sep. 19, 10:30-11:30am
22 ENJOY ARLINGTON › FALL 2021 › ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 4TH AT 7AM FOR GYMNASTICS CLASSES • 7:30AM ALL OTHER CLASSES Gymnastics: Teen Adapted and mental focus. The instructor is certified as a yoga thera- Social Clubs pist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists, This is a class designed for teenagers with disabilities who Teens and adults with disabilities are invited to join one of http://www.iayt.org, and is able to accommodate a range are interested in trying gymnastics for the first time or our social clubs. Each social club offers a variety of activities of different ages and disabilities. The instructor will be continuing after level classes. Participants learn a variety of per month. Tired of the same old routine? Get out and have available for short individual consultations before or after gymnastics skills on men’s and women’s gymnastics events. some fun and come join us! We will be offering new experi- class. A guardian or caregiver is welcome to attend, please ences like a “Everything You Missed” Dance in September, Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center let staff know prior to the first class if you would like to swimming at the new Long Bridge Aquatics Center, and Ages 13-17 13 Sessions $211 consistently attend. Inst.: Sheetz. much more! Individual Membership fees are $45.00 and will 130503A Sun., Sep. 19, 10:30-11:30am Lubber Run Center include access to lots of club offerings for the program year Ages Adults 7 Sessions $70 September-May (some activities will have additional fees). 104008A Wed., Sep. 15, 5:30-6:30pm Contact Chloe Hodge at chodge1@arlingtonva .us or FITNESS & MOVEMENT Ages Adults 6 Sessions $60 703.228.4734 for more information. 104008B Wed., Nov. 3, 5:30-6:30pm Teens Social Club: Ages 12-17 Passport to Park Walk Adventures Adults Social Club: Ages 18+ Are you ready to get outdoors and explore Arlington County’s beautiful parks? Sign up now and get your OUTDOOR FUN! passport! For individuals with disabilities, this class will meet at a variety of parks throughout the Fall season. At each park we will be taking a leisurely paced walk on paved Adapted Family Campfire trails as we learn and explore. You will receive a passport Join us for campfire fun and outdoor activities! Designed to collect a stamp at each of the locations-join us and see for individuals with disabilities to socialize, learn about if you can get them all! nature, hear some folklore stories and relax by the fire in the great outdoors. Space is very limited. A confirmation Walter Reed Center Parking Lot . email with more details will be provided after registration. Ages 13-Adult 1 Session $5 Inst.: Shann. 104000A Fri., Oct. 8, 5-6pm Lubber Run Park Fire Ring Lubber Run Amphitheater Parking Lot Ages 3-Adult 1 Session $5 Ages 13-Adult 1 Session $5 104001A Sat., Oct. 16, 6-7:30pm 104000B Fri., Oct. 22, 5-6pm Adapted Adult Campfire Thomas Jefferson Center Parking Lot Ages 13-Adult 1 Session $5 Join us for campfire fun and outdoor activities! Designed for individuals with disabilities to socialize, learn about 104000C Fri., Nov. 5, 5-6pm nature, hear some folklore stories and relax by the fire in Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center Parking Lot the great outdoors. Space is very limited. A confirmation Ages 13-Adult 1 Session $5 email with more details will be provided after registration. SPARC in Arlington 104000D Fri., Nov. 19, 5-6pm Inst.: Hodge SPARC Solutions (SPecially Adapted Resource Club) empow- Lubber Run Park Fire Ring ers adults 18+ with disabilities to live as engaged citizens Try-Athlon Training Sessions by giving back to their community through service projects, Ages Adults 1 Session $5 acquiring new vocational skills through entrepreneurial Individuals with disabilities are invited to join us for new 104002A Sat., Oct. 23, 6-7:30pm Try-Athlon training sessions and event! All skills and abili- projects, and practicing life skills through leisure-learning ties are welcome to sign up and “Try” it out. This fitness guided lessons. SPARC enriches the lives of these young opportunity will include swimming, stationary biking, and adults by enabling them to pursue hobbies and pastimes treadmill walking/running for personal best-timed distances. THERAPEUTIC RECREATION they may not otherwise be able to enjoy. For details please It will be held at the brand-new Long Bridge Aquatics and visit https://sparcsolutions .org/ Fitness Center! Leading up to the main event, 2 virtual TR Family Night Out! Let’s Play Social Skills and 6 in-person training sessions will be held to practice NEW this fall: The Arlington County TR Office is excited to the sports, build strength, and gain confidence before the host monthly fun and exciting recreation events for families Join us for an hour of fun and exploration as children learn main event and Try-Athlon day. More details will follow that include a someone with a disability. Families will get and strengthen their skills through active play in a small registration. Prerequisite skills for swimming include the the opportunity to enjoy: Family Kick Ball, Swimming at group and safe space environment. This class is designed ability to tread water/float and/or swim across the pool the new Long Bridge Aquatics Facility, and Ice Skating at for individuals with Autism level 1, ADHD, and/or social independently. Staff will facilitate a test swim during the Medstar complex. Registration will be required, so be sure communication barriers to help foster social emotional first session. Don’t forget to sign up for the Try-Athlon main to check our TR website or sign up for our E-News for event learning and self-regulation skills in a recreational setting. event too! Limited spots-register now! Inst.: Hodge/Shann. details and registration. Contact trinfo@arlingtonva us. if A welcome interview for new participants must be sched- *Time subject to change. you have questions. uled before class starts. Please contact Jessica Tischler from The J to register at 703.537.3031 or email jessica . Long Bridge Aquatics Center Age range: All Ages! tischler@theJ .org . Ages 14-Adult 8 Sessions $90 Dates and Times: TBD . Langston Brown CC 104004A Thurs., Sep. 23, 5-6pm Cost: Low to no cost . Dependent on Activity . Ages 6-8 10 Sessions $300 Try-Athlon Main Event Wednesdays, 5-6pm . Classes Begin: 10/6/2021 . This is the main event! You must register for the training sessions in order to participate. You will be assigned a time Friends Social Skills block closer to event. Please also register for this session to A fun class designed to help children explore and under- hold your spot. The fee is covered in the training sessions. stand their emotions through recreational play. Discussion Inst.: Hodge/Shann. topics include dealing with anger, understanding feelings, Long Bridge Aquatics Center the power of positive thinking and handling stress. This class is designed for individuals with Autism level 1, ADHD, Ages 14-Adult 1 Session Free and/or social communication barriers to help foster social 104006A Sat., Nov. 13, 11am-4pm emotional learning and self-regulation skills in a recreational Adapted Yoga for Adults setting. A welcome interview for new participants must be scheduled before class starts. Please contact Jessica This yoga class is specifically for adults with disabilities Tischler from The J to register at 703.537.3031 or email and will include sound therapy (chanting), eye exercises, jessica .tischler@theJ org. . breathing exercises, body postures, deep relaxation, and affirmation. Participants, guardians and/or caregivers can Langston Brown CC also benefit from these home practice techniques that can Ages 9-12 10 Sessions $300 improve body awareness, physical and emotional well-being, Wednesdays, 6:15-7:15pm . Classes Begin: 10/6/2021 .
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Special Events Fall Heritage Fun Park Pop-Ups! Programs Friday, Sept . 17, 4-5pm Blacksmithing Campfire @ Alcova Heights Park, Free Saturday, Oct . 2, 6-7pm Join us at the park! You can meet a naturalist or historian at @ Gulf Branch, Free one of our neighborhood parks to discover the nature and The whole family is invited to join us at the Gulf Branch history of Arlington. The staff person may bring hands-on fire ring for lots of fun! This engaging program will be learning items, artifacts or activities. No registration is filled with entertaining activities that may include stories, needed. Cancelled if raining. special animal guests, and of course, S’mores (bring your Activity #612951-N own supplies, please!) Native Plant Sale Activity #612851-C Dia de Muertos / Day of the Dead Pre-order Pick-up, Saturday, Oct . 2, 1-4pm Saturday, Oct . 23, 6-7:30pm @ Kenmore Middle School Native American Games @ Long Branch, Free Want to beautify your yard? Then it is time to go Native! We Saturday, Oct . 9, 1:30-3pm Come celebrate the Day of the Dead with us for a night are offering a great selection of plants that are accustomed @ Long Branch, Free of family fun. We’ll make calaveras, the decorative sugar to local climate and wildlife. We have gorgeous natives for Young hunters would hone their skills with games to prepare skull masks, hear holiday lore, and see some live animals. sun to shade, and even deer-resistant plants. This Fall we themselves for survival. Come test yourself with spear Afterward, we’ll go on a fun, not scary, night hike through are offering all sorts of perennials in our Pre-order Sale! throwing, relay races in the woods, and other challenges! the candlelit forest. See our order form for information and to pre-order your Ages 8 to 12. plants online at: registration .arlingtonva .us. Payment can Activity #612951-Q Activity #612921-B be made by e-check or credit card. Orders must be placed by Sept . 22, 2021 . Pick-up Day is Saturday, Oct. 2, 1-4pm. You will be contacted to schedule a pick-up time between Papermaking Basics 1-4 pm before the 2nd. For information: 703.228.6535. Monday, Oct . 11, 2-3:30pm Orders not picked up will not be refunded. No plants will @ Gulf Branch, Free be available for purchase on the pick-up day. School’s out! Join us to make your own personalized paper from recycled materials. This paper can be used for letters, R.I.P. Remove Invasive Plants notes, drawings, and more! Ages 5 to 11. Want to restore habitat and increase species diversity Activity #612821-B right here in Arlington? Work parties are held every month. We are making a real difference, with the return of ferns and wildflowers, and the animals that depend on them, Robert Walker Cabin Campfire in areas once covered in destructive invasive plants. Help Saturday, Oct . 16, 6-7pm make it happen! Must register children & adults by emailing @ Gulf Branch, Free NaturalResources@arlingtonva .us. The whole family is invited to join us at the Gulf Branch Free . fire ring for lots of fun! This engaging program will be Sat ., Sept . 11, 9:30-11:30am @ Gulf Branch filled with entertaining activities that may include stories, Sun ., Sept . 19, 2-4pm @ Long Branch special animal guests, and of course, S’mores (bring your Sat ., Oct . 9, 9:30-11:30am @ Gulf Branch own supplies, please!) Sun ., Oct . 17, 2-4pm @ Long Branch Activity #612851-D Sat ., Nov . 13, 9:30-11:30am @ Gulf Branch Sun ., Nov . 21, 2-4pm @ Long Branch
24 ENJOY ARLINGTON › FALL 2021 › ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 4TH AT 7AM FOR GYMNASTICS CLASSES • 7:30AM ALL OTHER CLASSES National Hiking Day Family Fun! Celebrate November 17th with a Great Hike! Beginner Birding Club Sunrise Hike Sunday, Sept . 5 through Sunday, Nov . 21, 10-11am Wednesday, Nov . 17, 7-8:30am Virtual, Free @ Gulf Branch, Free Join a naturalist as we learn more about our feathered Let’s celebrate National Hiking Day! Join us for an early friends. In this club we will learn the life histories of birds, morning stroll to the Potomac, making our way back to how to identify them based on sound and appearance, and the nature center along the Potomac Overlook Trail and create a bird journal for future use. This is a virtual class through the neighborhood. We’ll watch the sunrise and that will meet on the following Sundays 10-11am, 9/5, enjoy the quiet of an early fall morning before work. Adults. 9/19, 10/3, 10/17, 11/7, 11/21. We will email you a link to Activity #612841-G Microsoft Teams before the program start time. Please have Fall Fun for Families! your device ready to go prior to the start of the program. Hiking the Arlington Line: Activity #612951-K Sat ., Oct . 16, 1-2:30pm @ Gulf Branch, $5 Nature & History Let’s celebrate all things fall! Join us for an afternoon of Wednesday, Nov . 17, 12-2:30pm pumpkin painting, leaf-art making, apple printing fun! $5 @ Fort CF Smith Park, Free materials fee helps cover the cost of supplies that cannot The Arlington Line fortifications were constructed by the be returned. Union Army for the defense of Washington. We’ll hike the Activity #612851-I northern end of the line, From Fort C.F. Smith to Fort Bennett Park and back, exploring the area’s natural and historic resources along the way. This is a three-mile loop-hike on sidewalk and park trails. Adults. Activity #612741-A
National Hike Day Hike Wednesday, Nov . 17, 1-2pm @ Long Branch, Free Join us for a nature hike on National Hike Day led by a naturalist who will identify trees, plants, and different types of wildlife all while making a connection to the beauty that is in our environment. Adults. Chimney Swifts Put on a Show! Activity #612941-J Friday, Sept . 10, 7-8pm @ Walter Reed Community Center, Free Amazing Apples Each September Chimney Swifts put on an amazing show Campfires where hundreds gather, swirl, then disappear. We’ll learn Saturday, Oct . 23, 2-3pm The whole family is invited to join us for lots of old-fashioned about their lives and walk to a nearby prime viewing location @ Gulf Branch, Free fun. Campfires will be filled with entertaining activities to enjoy the show. Discover the rich natural history of apples and our relation- which may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs Activity #612851-G ship with them, all while trying out some neat hands-on and of course, S’mores (bring your own supplies, please!). activities like using a real cider press! Ages 6 and up. All Campfires are Free: Afternoon at the Garden Activity #612851-J Campfires @ Long Branch Saturday, Sept . 11, 2-3pm @ Gulf Branch, Free Virginia Ghosts Campfire Seasonal Changes Campfire What’s blooming and who’s buzzing at the garden? Join Friday, Oct . 29, 5-6pm Sun ., Sept . 5, 8:30-9:30am #612951-A us to explore with nets, bug boxes, and more! @ Fort CF Smith Park, Free Summer Farewell Campfire Activity #612851-H The whole family is invited to join us at the Fort C.F. Smith Sat ., Sept . 18, 7-8pm #612951-B Park fire ring for lots of old-fashioned fun and of course, Birding in The Field for Beginners S’mores (bring your own supplies, please!). Halloween Animals Campfire Activity #612751-J Sat ., Oct . 9, 6-7pm #612951-C Sunday, Sept . 12, 9-10am @ Long Branch, Free Nature’s Defenses Campfire Sun ., Oct . 24, 9-10am #612951-D Join a naturalist as we go into the field to learn how to identify birds using sight and sound while we observe First Thanksgiving Campfire them in their natural habitat as well as how to use the Sat ., Nov . 13, 5-6pm #612951-E app called Merlin. Campfires @ Gulf Branch Activity #612951-L Monarch Campfire World of Wonders: Wetlands Sat ., Sept . 11, 6:30-7:30pm #612851-A Sunday, Sept . 12, 12-12:45pm Journey of the Eels Campfire @ Long Branch, Free Fri ., Sept . 24, 7-8pm #612851-B Join us to learn about our world of wonders! See how wetlands are one of the most important ecosystems to Preparing for Winter Campfire the health of our planet and local environments, and how Sat ., Nov . 6, 5:30-6:30pm #612851-E wetlands act as natural filters. Then, we’ll go out to visit Full Moon Campfire our wetlands. Sat ., Nov . 20, 5-6pm #612851-F Activity #612951-M
ENJOY ARLINGTON ›FALL 2021 › HTTP://REGISTRATION .ARLINGTONVA .US 25 Spellbinders Story Fest Adapted Nature Hike: Bluemont Park Saturday, Oct . 16, 3-4pm Sunday, Nov . 7, 1:30-3pm @ Long Branch, Free @ Bluemont Park, Free The Arlington Spellbinders will unleash the power of oral All are welcome to join us on a leisurely-paced hike through storytelling with favorite tales from around the world. a park. The forested trails will be accessible, smooth and Since ancient times in all cultures, this tradition has passed shaded for a fun hike to explore and examine whatever on wisdom, connected elders to youth, and engaged the we discover. Restrooms available, paved trails open in sun imagination. until forested area, trails are flat, benches at the picnic area for rest. Activity #612951-U Activity #612951-H Wild Virginia: Venomous Animals Wild Virginia: Endangered Animals Thursday, Oct . 21, 7-8pm Virtual, Free Thursday, Nov . 18, 7-8pm Virtual, Free Get ready to go wild! Each program will focus on specific groups of wildlife that live right here in Virginia. We will Get ready to go wild! Each program will focus on specific email you a link to Microsoft Teams before the program groups of wildlife that live right here in Virginia. We will email you a link to Microsoft Teams before the program start time. Please have your device ready to go prior to start time. Please have your device ready to go prior to Tech & Nature the start of the program. the start of the program. Sunday, Sept . 19, 12-1:30pm Activity #612951-I @ Long Branch, Free Activity #612951-J Join a naturalist as we dive into the world of technology Fear Factor and nature using some nature-based apps such as iNatu- ralist. We’ll start with a quick introduction to iNaturalist Sunday, Oct . 31, 12-12:45pm and other applications on your smart device, then head @ Long Branch, Free outside! Your observations and photos can contribute to Are you willing to face your fears? Join a naturalist as we a much larger scientific snapshot of the natural world. enjoy a challenging and fun nature program filled with Activity #612951-T creepy crawlies, slimy specimens and many other things that create horrors and fright for some, but happiness Adapted Nature Hike: Long Branch and fun for others. Sunday, Sept . 26, 1:30-3pm Activity #612951-R @ Long Branch, Free All are welcome to join us on a leisurely-paced hike through a park. The forested trails will be accessible, smooth and shaded for a fun hike to explore and examine whatever we discover. There are paved trails mostly in shade, but not flat (there are inclines/hills), benches for rest along the way. Activity #612951-F
Adapted Nature Hike: Barcroft Park Sunday, Oct . 3, 1:30-3pm @ Barcroft Park, Free All are welcome to join us on a leisurely-paced hike through a park. The forested trails will be accessible, smooth and shaded for a fun hike to explore and examine whatever we discover. Restrooms & water fountains inside Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center, paved trails open in sun until forested area, trails are flat, benches at the picnic area for rest. Activity #612951-G Waggin’ Walk Owl Night Hike Saturday, Nov . 20, 10-11am Friday, Oct . 8, 6:30-7:30pm @ Gulf Branch, Free @ Long Branch, Free Have you ever heard an owl hoot in the forest? Join us for Join us for a nature walk through the park with your canine a sunset hike to learn all about owls, their adaptations, companion-let’s give all four legs a little stretch! Dogs how to use binoculars and to practice your calls. Whooo must be well-mannered and remain on a leash at all times. knows, maybe an owl will hoot back. Activity #612851-L Activity #612951-O Nature Night Hike Fall Colors Walk Saturday, Nov . 20, 6-7pm Sunday, Oct . 10, 11am-12pm @ Long Branch, Free @ Long Branch, Free Join a naturalist as they lead an interpretive hike to see what Explore the colors of fall during an easy walk on the trails happens in Glencarlyn Park at night. We’ll visit different around the nature center. Along the way, we’ll discuss habitats to learn about how nocturnal animal survive in why leaves change color and why they “fall” off the tree. the dark. Please bring a good flashlight. Activity #612951-P Activity #612951-S
26 ENJOY ARLINGTON › FALL 2021 › ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 4TH AT 7AM FOR GYMNASTICS CLASSES • 7:30AM ALL OTHER CLASSES Kids & Teens Caring for Critters: Monarchs Wednesday, Sept . 8, 4:30-5:30pm @ Gulf Branch, $5 Interested in learning how to temporarily keep and care for creatures at home? We’ll continue this series with monarch caterpillars and learn about the importance of keeping Nature for Tots wild things wild. Supplies for at-home monarch care will Tiny Tot be provided. All materials, including monarchs, MUST be returned to Gulf Branch. $5 materials fee helps cover the Tiny Tot programs provide opportunities to interact one-on- cost of supplies that cannot be returned. Ages 8-11. one with your child while discovering the wonders of nature. Each program may include a variety of activities Activity #612821-A like dramatic play, songs, and mini hikes. Tiny Tot programs are offered throughout the year at both the Gulf and Long Trail Exploration Hike Branch Nature Centers. Themes repeat so please register for Saturday, Sept . 18, 1:30-3pm only one program at each center per month. Ages 18-35 @ Long Branch, Free months with adult. Kids can be the leaders of this nature hike through Tiny Tot @ Gulf Branch, Free Glencarlyn Park! Each participant will get the chance to Nature for Preschool lead the group to explore the trails and discover different Monarchs habitats, with a naturalist along for the ride. Ages 6-11. Wed ., Sept . 8, 10-10:30am #612811-M Preschool Activity #612921-A Fri ., Sept . 17, 10-10:30am #612811-N Preschool programs are offered throughout the year at both Thu ., Sept . 23, 10-10:30am #612811-O Gulf Branch and Long Branch Nature Centers. The theme for preschool programs is repeated during the month, so Fall Colors please register for only one session at each nature center Tue ., Oct . 5, 10-10:30am #612811-P per month. Caretakers do not register but must stay with Thu ., Oct . 14, 10-10:30am #612811-Q their child during the program. Ages 3-5 years. Wed ., Oct . 20, 10-10:30am #612811-R Preschool @ Gulf Branch, Free Turkeys Tue ., Nov . 9, 10-10:30am #612811-S Singing Insects Thu ., Nov . 18, 10-10:30am #612811-T Thu ., Sept . 9, 10:30-11am #612811-A Wed ., Nov . 24, 10-10:30am #612811-U Sat ., Sept . 11, 10-10:30am #612811-B Tue ., Sept . 14, 10:30-11am #612811-C Tiny Tot @ Long Branch, Free Wed ., Sept . 22, 4-4:30pm #612811-D Nature Shapes Spectacular Spiders Fri ., Sept . 24, 4-4:30pm #612911-M Tue ., Oct . 5, 11-11:30am #612811-E Tue ., Sept . 28, 10:30-11am #612911-N Thu ., Oct . 7, 10:30-11am #612811-F Thu ., Sept . 30, 4-4:30pm #612911-O Sat ., Oct . 16, 10-10:30am #612811-G Animal Movements Wed ., Oct . 20, 4-4:30pm #612811-H Wed ., Oct . 20, 11-11:30am #612911-P Amazing Acorns Sun ., Oct . 24, 12-12:30pm #612911-Q Tue ., Nov . 2, 10:30-11am #612811-I Thu ., Oct . 28, 10:30-11am #612911-R Tue ., Nov . 9, 11-11:30am #612811-J Fluff & Feathers Sat ., Nov . 13, 10:30-11am #612811-K Thu ., Nov . 4, 4-4:30pm #612911-S Wed ., Nov . 17, 4-4:30pm #612811-L Fri ., Nov . 5, 10:30-11am #612911-T Preschool @ Long Branch, Free Nature Storytime Wed ., Nov . 10, 4-4:30pm #612911-U Come enjoy a story with one of our naturalists along with Trail Blazers the chance to meet a live animal! Ages 2-10. Fri ., Sept . 10, 4-4:30pm #612911-A Long Branch, Free Wed ., Sept . 15, 10:30-11am #612911-B Wed ., Sept . 29, 1-1:30pm #612911-V Thu ., Sept . 16, 10:30-11am #612911-C Sat ., Sept . 18, 4-4:30pm #612911-D Wed ., Oct . 27, 1-1:30pm #612911-W Tue ., Nov . 23, 10-10:30am #612911-X Creepy Crawlies Sun ., Oct . 17, 12-12:30pm #612911-E Camouflage Critters Thu ., Oct . 21, 10-10:30am #612911-F Wednesday, Sept . 29, 3:30-4:30pm Tue ., Oct . 26, 11-11:30am #612911-G @ Gulf Branch, Free Sat ., Oct . 30, 12-12:30pm #612911-H Discover the many ways animals use camouflage to hide Animals on Vacation from predators or sneak up on their food. Play a game Fri ., Nov . 12, 4-4:30pm #612911-I to sharpen your powers of observation, and then we’ll Tue ., Nov . 16, 10:30-11am #612911-J explore the woods, gardens and ponds for creatures trying Fri ., Nov . 19, 4-4:30pm #612911-K to fool us. Ages 5-12. Sat ., Nov . 20, 4-4:30pm #612911-L Activity #612821-C
ENJOY ARLINGTON ›FALL 2021 › HTTP://REGISTRATION .ARLINGTONVA .US 27 Webbed Wonders Turtle Thanksgiving Wednesday, Oct . 27, 3:30-4:30pm Saturday, Nov . 13, 2-3pm @ Gulf Branch, Free @ Long Branch, Free All spiders can produce silk, though not all make webs. Come help us make Thanksgiving for our turtles. We’ll Discover their amazing diversity as we search the trails chop up fresh fruits and veggies, then give them worms for spiders that can make webs, jump far, and even run for dessert! Ages 3-6. across water! Ages 5-12. Activity #612911-Y Activity #612821-D
Nature for Adults Northern Virginia Bird Club Walk Wednesday, Sept . 1, 8:30-11am @ Long Branch, Free Join members of the Northern Virginia Bird Club for infor- mal walks through Glencarlyn Park in search of resident Pokémon GO & Hike! and migratory birds. Experienced and beginning birders Sunday, Nov . 14, 12-1pm welcomed. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have @ Long Branch, Free them. Adults. Activity #612941-A Join a naturalist on a Pokémon adventure as we hike around Glencarlyn Park and catch Pokémon while also learning about what creatures they were created after. Ages 12-17. Pokémon GO & Hike! Activity #612931-B Saturday, Sept . 11, 12-1pm @ Long Branch, Free Life in the Leaf Litter Join a naturalist on a Pokémon adventure as we hike around Saturday, Nov . 20, 2-3pm Glencarlyn Park and catch Pokémon while also learning @ Gulf Branch, Free about what creatures they were created after. Adults. Activity #612941-G We will rustle through the leaf litter in search of insects, roly-polies and other invertebrates. Discover what other Autumn Nature Art for Teens animals search the leaf litter for food and learn about Deep Dive: Animal Myths Saturday ,. Oct . 30, 2-3pm tools scientists use to find invertebrates in the leaf litter. Wednesday, Sept . 15, 7-8pm @ Long Branch, Free Ages 5-12. Virtual, Free Join us for nature sketching during the most colorful time Activity #612821-E Take a Deep Dive into a natural history topic that scratches of the year. We’ll visit scenic spots in Glencarlyn Park to more than just the surface. We will take a new look at draw what we observe with colored pencils. Ages 12-17. some old myths about animals, from outright falsehoods Activity #612931-A to those rooted in near truths. You may even find some of your animal facts aren’t as factual as you thought! We will email you a link to Microsoft Teams before the program Fort Building start time. Please have your device ready to go prior to Thursday, Nov . 4, 10-11:30am the start of the program. Adults. @ Gulf Branch, Free Activity #612841-A School’s out! Join us for a morning of fort building at the park. How do we construct a fort safely using only the materials we can find in the woods? Ages 8-11. Activity #612851-K
Hike to the Potomac for Teens Saturday, Nov . 6, 1-2:30pm @ Gulf Branch, Free Join other nature-loving teens for a hike to the Potomac River and back. We’ll cross the stream, hike over boulders, and explore the woods along Gulf Branch all the way to the Potomac. Remember to dress warm and wear sturdy shoes. Ages 12-17. Activity #612831-A
Autumn Nature Art Saturday, Nov . 6, 2-3pm @ Long Branch, Free Join us for nature sketching during the most colorful time of the year. We’ll visit scenic spots in Glencarlyn Park to draw what we observe with colored pencils. Ages 8-12. Activity #612921-C
28 ENJOY ARLINGTON › FALL 2021 › ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 4TH AT 7AM FOR GYMNASTICS CLASSES • 7:30AM ALL OTHER CLASSES created. You will also have the luxury of enjoying freshly made mocktails. $5 materials fee helps cover the cost of supplies that cannot be returned. Adults. Activity #612941-I
Deep Dive: Zombies of the Natural World Wednesday, Oct . 27, 7-8pm Virtual, Free Sometimes fact is more interesting than fiction! We’ll explore real-life zombies in celebration of Halloween. We will email you a link to Microsoft Teams before the program start time. Please have your device ready to go prior to the start of the program. Adults. Activity #612841-F
Northern Virginia Bird Club Walk Wednesday, Nov . 3, 8:30-11am @ Long Branch, Free Join members of the Northern Virginia Bird Club for infor- Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? areas were given special protection and get a brief tour mal walks through Glencarlyn Park in search of resident of the highlights of all seven. We will email you a link to and migratory birds. Experienced and beginning birders Thursday, Sept . 23, 7-8pm Microsoft Teams before the program start time. Please welcomed. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have Virtual, Free have your device ready to go prior to the start of them. Adults. Join us for this quiz-style presentation on local animals the program. Adults. Activity #612941-C and ecology. We’ll learn about the basic nature concepts Activity #612841-E being taught at the grade school level, so you can be as smart as your kids. We will email you a link to Microsoft Teams before the program start time. Please have your Deep Dive: Monarch Butterflies device ready to go prior to the start of the program. Adults. Wednesday, Sept . 29, 7-8pm Activity #612941-H Virtual, Free Explore the life cycle and annual migration of this Q & A Hike fascinating insect and what you can do at home to support them (Hint: it’s about more than just milkweed)! Nature Inquiry doesn’t have to be just for kids. Join a We will email you a link to Microsoft Teams before the naturalist on a casual hike to ask your nature questions, program start time. Please have your device ready to go with the focus being on YOU for a change. Please feel free prior to the start of the program. Adults. to bring binoculars, guidebooks or nature ID apps. Trails will be paved, shaded and have gentle inclines. Adults. Activity #612841-B Long Branch, Free Northern Virginia Bird Club Walk Sun ., Sept . 26, 4-5pm #612941-D Wed ., Oct . 6, 8:30-11am Barcroft Park, Free @ Long Branch, Free Sun ., Oct . 3, 4-5pm #612941-E Join members of the Northern Virginia Bird Club for infor- Bluemont Park, Free mal walks through Glencarlyn Park in search of resident Sun ., Nov . 7, 4-5pm #612941-F and migratory birds. Experienced and beginning birders welcomed. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have Resource Protection Areas Virtual Tour them. Adults. Tuesday, Sept . 28, 7-8pm Activity #612941-B Virtual, Free Deep Dive: Animal Legends Join us virtual tour of Arlington’s Natural Resource Conservation Areas and highest quality natural lands with Wednesday, Oct . 13, 7-8pm Natural Resources manager Alonso Abugattas. Out of 250 Virtual, Free Deep Dive: Urban Birds acres of natural land in our parks, seven areas (totaling Take a Deep Dive into a natural history topic that scratches Wed ., Nov . 10, 7-8pm 126 acres, just .8% of Arlington) were designated Natural more than just the surface. Discover the real-life animals Virtual, Free Resource Conservation Areas. Learn how and why these behind some fantastic creatures. What animals may be Take a Deep Dive into a natural history topic that scratches behind the origins of banshees, mermaids and unicorns? more than just the surface. Now that the migrants are We will even dive into the legends of some modern-day gone, let’s chat about the birds that have stayed behind. cryptozoology. We will email you a link to Microsoft Teams Specifically, we will focus on urban birds. From European before the program start time. Please have your device Starlings to Rock Pigeons to Peregrine Falcons, discover ready to go prior to the start of the program. Adults. what makes these birds so successful in our urban areas. Activity #612841-C We will email you a link to Microsoft Teams before the program start time. Please have your device ready to go Sip & Craft: Nature Critter Tree Cookies prior to the start of the program. Adults. Saturday, Oct . 16, 10-11:30am Activity #612841-D @ Long Branch, $5 Join a naturalist as they provide step-by-step instructions Explore the natural world in Arlington! More on how to create a wonderful nature critter tree cookie as classes are available online at parks .arlingtonva .us well as provide information on the subject that is being and search Nature Programs .
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WALKING TOURS Fort C.F. Smith Park Walking Tour Fort C.F. Smith was one of the last Union forts built to protect Washington during the Civil War. We’ll learn about the park’s history, the role of the fort and the soldiers stationed there in the Civil War. Dress for the weather. Terrain will be uneven and possibly muddy. @ Fort C .F . Smith Park, Free Sat ., Sept . 4, 10-11am #612751-A Sat ., Oct . 2, 10-11am #612751-B Sat ., Nov . 6, 10-11am #612751-C
Fort Ethan Allen Park Walking Tour Fort Ethan Allen was built by the Union Army in September 1861 to command the approach to Chain Bridge and has the most extensive remaining features of any Civil War fort in Arlington. We’ll explore the earthworks and discuss how and why the fort was built. Dress for the weather. Terrain will be uneven and possibly muddy. @ Fort Ethan Allen Park, Free Sun ., Sept . 19, 2-2:45pm #612751-D
Virtual, Free Fort Scott Park Walking Tour History Kids Sun ., Sept . 5, 3:30-4:30pm #612721-A Sun ., Sept . 19, 3:30-4:30pm #612721-B Built by the Union Army in 1861, this fort had a commanding The Union Army in Arlington view of the Four Mile Run Valley and protected approaches Sun ., Oct . 3, 3:30-4:30pm #612721-C to Washington from the south. Explore the remaining earth- Join a Union soldier virtually at the Fort C.F. Smith Park Sun ., Oct . 17, 3:30-4:30pm #612721-D works while we discuss how and why the fort was built. Visitor Center to learn about how Union soldiers lived in Sun ., Nov . 7, 3:30-4:30pm #612721-E @ Fort Scott Park, Free our county during the Civil War, as well as what brought Sun ., Nov . 21, 3:30-4:30pm #612721-F them there. We will email you a link to Microsoft Teams Sun ., Oct . 17, 2-2:45pm #612751-E before the program start time. Please have your device Artillery Drills ready to go prior to the start of the program. Ages 7-11. HISTORY HIKES Register children only. Work as a team practicing the steps Virtual, Free to load and aim a replica Civil War cannon. We’ll talk about The D.C. Boundary Stones Sun ., Sept . 12, 3:30pm-4:30pm #612721-N different types of artillery and put our skills to the test. Sun ., Sept . 26, 3:30pm-4:30pm #612721-O Ages 7-11. Some the earlies federal monuments in the United States Sun ., Oct . 10, 3:30pm-4:30pm #612721-P @ Fort C .F . Smith Park, Free can be found in Arlington parks. On this two-mile round- Sun ., Oct . 24, 3:30pm-4:30pm #612721-Q trip hike, we’ll learn about the creation of the District of Sun ., Sept . 19, 12-1pm #612721-I Sun ., Nov . 14, 3:30pm-4:30pm #612721-R Columbia, and how we can find the surviving boundary Sat ., Nov . 6, 12-1pm #612721-L Sun ., Nov . 28, 3:30pm-4:30pm #612721-S markers in our neighborhoods. Build a Fort @ Banneker Park, Free Sat ., Sept . 25, 10am-12pm #612751-F CIVIL WAR DISCOVERIES: Register children only. We’ll investigate how and why forts Sat ., Sept . 25, 1-2pm #612751-G were built in Arlington during the Civil War. Then we’ll work as a team to design forts to defend the city. Ages 7-11. Infantry Drills Duel in Arlington @ Fort C .F . Smith Park, Free We’ll drill like Union soldiers by practicing our marches and On April 8, 1826, Secretary of State Henry Clay and Senator Sat ., Oct . 2, 12-1pm #612721-J John Randolph crossed the Chain Bridge into Virginia for a turns, as well as how to “load in nine times” with replica Sun ., Nov . 14, 12-1pm #612721-M wood rifles. Ages 7-11. duel. It was the result of years of bitter political fighting, finally turned violent. To mark the 195th anniversary, we @ Fort C .F . Smith Park, Free will hike the approximate path of the duel and learn how Sat ., Sept . 4, 12-1pm #612721-H History Families it came to be. Sun ., Oct . 17, 12-1pm #612721-K @ Fort Ethan Allen Park, Free History Highlights: The C.F. Smith Story Sat ., Oct . 23, 1-2pm #612751-I Camp-side Coloring Join a Union soldier at Fort C.F. Smith Park’s virtual camp Have you ever wondered how Fort C.F. Smith Park got its site and coloring station for this pop-in program. Each name? Join park staff for a presentation on the life and week, we will be coloring pictures that show different death of Union general Charles Ferguson Smith. We will parts of Union soldier life in Arlington. When you register, email you a link to Microsoft Teams before the program FORT CF SMITH VISITOR CENTER start time. Please have your device ready to go prior to you will receive a scan of that week’s coloring sheet. Feel Open 10am-2pm Saturday & Sunday free to print and color by hand or open the file in a paint the start of the program. 2411 N . 24th Street , Arlington, VA 22207 application. We will email you a link to Microsoft Teams Virtual, Free Call 703 228. .4775 before the program start time. Please have your device Fri ., Oct . 22, 7-7:45pm #612751-H ready to go prior to the start of the program. Ages 4-9. Email: dfarner@arlingtonva us.
30 ENJOY ARLINGTON › FALL 2021 › ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 4TH AT 7AM FOR GYMNASTICS CLASSES • 7:30AM ALL OTHER CLASSES Long Bridge is home to Arlington County’s only 50-meter pool with three diving towers and tiered bleacher seating for competitive swimming and diving events. Come by for community lap swimming, aquatics classes, private swim lessons, water polo, synchronized swimming and other activities.
In addition to the aquatic elements, the center features an 8,000 sq. ft. fitness center with open fitness area for cardio and weights and group exercise room.
Make Long Bridge your home for fitness – we have a variety of memberships now available to suit you.
visitlongbridge.us
333 Long Bridge Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
ENJOY ARLINGTON ›FALL 2021 › HTTP://REGISTRATION .ARLINGTONVA .US 31 THERE'S ALWAYS SOMETHING FUN Adopt-A-Park! Be an environmental hero and help us make Arlington HAPPENING IN AN ARLINGTON PARK a great place to live, work and play Any group, business, or individual 18 years or older can adopt a park, LEARN MORE AT PARKS .ARLINGTONVA .US playground, trail, sports field, stream or other area in our parks and recreation facilities. Your help is greatly appreciated. NATURE PARKS & TRAILS • VOLLEYBALL & TENNIS COURTS • PLAYGROUNDS Learn more here
Benefits of Parks Thanks to 49 miles of safe paths, Arlington households make three times more trips by foot, bike or transit than other households in the D C. . region, according to a report from the county’s transportation and development department .
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Who You Gonna Call? General Information Parks & Natural Resources 55+ Programs & Centers Closures & Cancellations Hotline 703 .228 .4715 Parks &Trail Maintenance 703 228. .4747, press 4 55+ Programs Info 703 .228 .4747 Parks & Recreation Main 703 .228 .PLAY Park Rangers 703 228. 4747. Arlington Mill 703 .228 .7369 Parks Maintenance & Downed Trees 703 .228 .4747, press 4 Community Gardens 703 228. .6426 Aurora Hills 703 .228 .5722 Police/Fire Non-Emergency 703 .558 .2222 Graffiti Removal 703 .228 4747,. press 4 Langston-Brown 703 .228 .6300 Classes & Camps Registration 703 228. 4747. Horticultural Information 703 228. .6414 Lee 703 .228 .0555 Facility Rentals 703 .228 .4747, press 2 Invasive Plant Control 703 .228 .4747, press 4 Walter Reed 703 .228 .0955 Volunteer Office 703 .228 .4730 Leaf Collection 703 .228 .4747, press 4 Rental Facilities Sports 703 .228 .4747, press 1 Master Gardeners 703 228. .6414 Rooms, Fields, Courts & Picnic Shelters 703 .228 4747,. press 2 Community Canine Areas 703 .228 .6523 Mulch 703 228. .6570 Fort C . F . Smith 703 243. .7329 Parks 703 .228 .4747, press 1 Community Centers Nature Centers Request Camp & Class Catalog 703 228. .4747, press 1 Arlington Mill 703 228. 7790. Gulf Branch 703 .228 .3403 Registration 703 Aurora Hills .228 703 228. 5722. .4747 Long Branch 703 .228 .6535 Teen Programs 703 .228 .4747 Barcroft 703 228. 0701. Art Centers Senior Programs 703 .228 .4747, press 3 Carver 703 228. 5706. Thomas Jefferson 703 .228 .5925 Therapeutic Recreation 703 .228 .4747 Dawson Terrace 703 228. 4712. Lee Arts Center 703 .228 .0560 TTY Service 711 Drew 703 228. 5725. Virginia Cooperative Extension Pools Fairlington 703 228. 6588. General Information 703 .228 .6400 Wakefield Pool 703 .228 .2395 Gunston 703 228. 6980. Community Gardens 703 .228 .6426 Washington-Liberty Pool 703 .228 .6262 Langston-Brown 703 228. 5210. Family & Consumer Education 703 .228 .6417 Yorktown Pool 703 .228 .8754 Lee 703 228. 0550. Sports Madison 703 228. 5310. Sports General Information 703 .228 .4747, press 1 Thomas Jefferson 703 228. 5920. Gymnastics Team 703 .228 .0708 Walter Reed 703 228. 0935.
32 ENJOY ARLINGTON › FALL 2021 › ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 4TH AT 7AM FOR GYMNASTICS CLASSES • 7:30AM ALL OTHER CLASSES ARLINGTON OFFERS Each market has safety protocols in place . A VARIETY OF Please click the links below for the most FARMERS MARKETS up to date information . Arlington Farmers Market
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ENJOY ARLINGTON ›FALL 2021 › HTTP://REGISTRATION .ARLINGTONVA .US 33 When and How to Register! Registration Info for Classes
ONLINE REGISTRATION PROCESS • You register for future enrollments. Please contact Mail-In must have an account to register online. New the Department of Parks and Recreation at Web Processing begins customers: visit registration.arlingtonva.us 703.228.4747 or registration.arlingtonva.us 8/4/2021 at 8am to establish an account. Confirmations are sent prior to the next registration. Online Registration for Residents Complete Registration Form and mail via email or mail, the day they are processed. REDUCED FEES • Class fee reductions are Begins Wednesday, August 4, 2021! anytime to 300 N . Park Drive, Arlington, If you already have an account: You will need VA 22203 available on a sliding scale based on house- 7am for Gymnastics Classes your ID & password. If you know your house- hold income and size. Annual income verifica- hold ID, you can use the automated ID/ 7:30am for All Other Classes & Programs If the course is scheduled to meet within tion is required. For application qualifications, password reminder function on the online Go to: registration .arlingtonva .us seven days, call or carry in the registration . guidelines and procedures, call 703.228.4747 registration system. If you have forgotten option 1 or go online—https://parks.arling- Pay by e-check or credit card: Forms must be received by 5pm on your user ID and password, contact the main tonva.us/request-fee-reduction/—to apply. 8/3/2021 in order to be processed in the registration office (703.228.4747 option 1 or Fee reductions are not applicable to all random draw beginning at 8am next day . registration.arlingtonva.us). Please ensure Forms received after deadline will be that your contact information is correct—we programs and you must be approved before processed in the order received, after all use it to communicate important program registering for a class, camp or program. No Walk-Ins random-draw forms have been processed . announcements (if a spot becomes available retro fee reductions, which means we will 8/4/2021 at Noon Please do not mail in a form if you plan to in a waitlisted class, if a class gets cancelled/ not adjust your fees if you apply for a fee (Residents Only) register online . Our staff cannot process added, etc.) reduction after you have already registered registrations in your account while you for classes. TECHNICAL PROBLEMS • Idle web sessions are logged in, and your registration will time out after 5 minutes. If your session times REFUNDS • No refund fees are charged for Non-Resident not be processed and they will move on out or, you logout, ALL pending registrations cancellations the first 5 days (Wed.-Sun.) after to the next registration . Registration in your households are removed. Please have the start of online registration; after this date, all Begins 8/6/2021 at 8am only one computer logged into your house- refunds will be assessed a $20 cancellation fee. hold account when you are registering. If you Deadline for all cancellations is 48 hours after Non-Residents pay $20 more than the experience a technical problem, please send us the scheduled first class by calling 703.228.4747 listed fee . Phone-In a detailed email including name of participant, 8/4/2021 at Noon option 1. No refunds, credits or transfers after desired class, and best contact information at INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATIONS (Residents Only) deadline. No refunds or credits if participants are For security reasons, our registration registration.arlingtonva.us within 3 days of the unable to attend a class or one session class or system does not allow for connections Credit cards only (Visa, Discover and registration day. All emails will be compiled and workshop. Per your request, credit card charges outside the United States . If you know you MasterCard) resolved within 5 business days. will be refunded directly to the credit card. Full will be traveling internationally during refunds will be processed within 30 days when Have class numbers ready before calling WAITLIST • Once a class has reached maximum our registration period and would like to classes are canceled by Department of Parks 703 .228 .4747 (voice) option 1 or 711 (TTY), capacity, you may enroll in a waitlist. We do register for a class or two, please contact and Recreation due to insufficient enrollment Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm use waitlists to expand capacity in current the Department of Parks and Recreation or other unforeseen reasons, or upon request or future programs. Once a spot becomes (703 .228 .4747) in advance, or mail in a We no longer accept American Express or when schedule or location changes made by available, you will be contacted via email or registration form for processing . process faxed registrations . Department of Parks and Recreation prohibit phone (the information that we have on your or limit your attendance. Refunds for medical household account) and will be given up to 24 hours to respond before the next person on reasons must be accompanied by a physician’s the wait list is offered the available spot. Wait note and shall be considered on a case by case listed participants can be contacted starting a basis. Check refunds may take longer to process. Find Out if You Qualify for a Fee Reduction week after first day of registration and up to If you choose a household credit, you should use the start of the second class. After the second it for other programs within one year. We are Current Processing Locations and Hours: class, all waitlists are voided. If the first class required by Virginia law to turn that credit over has already started, fees will not be prorated to the state if you have not given us explicit Fee reductions can be processed at these locations, but not registrations . for past classes (you will be charged the full direction on what to do with the credit. price) and there is no opportunity to cancel REQUESTING MODIFICATIONS • Arlington Fairlington Community Center or transfer after the first scheduled class. County is committed to providing accessible 3308 S Stafford St., 22206 Being on the wait list does not guarantee programs to all of our participants. If you re- enrollment. Closed on Tuesdays quire a modification for a disability, please call 703.228.4740 or email TRinfo@arlingtonva. Langston-Brown Community Center HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT • All parti- cipants need to sign one at the time of us. Advanced notice is welcome. 2121 N Culpeper St., 22207 registration or the first day of class. Adults CHANGES, CANCELLATIONS AND CLOSINGS Closed on Thursdays must sign for children. Refusal to sign this Classes may be cancelled for a variety of agreement will prohibit participation in the reasons: low enrollment, on County holidays, Madison Community Center program. in case of storms or other dangerous conditions, 3829 N. Stafford St. 22207 or at the discretion of the instructor. County- Closed on Fridays FEES • Payment is required at the time of registration. Checks or money orders are wide cancelations will be broadcast online Thomas Jefferson Community Center payable to Treasurer, Arlington County. The at parks.arlingtonva.us, Facebook, Twitter, eNews, Channel 74 (Comcast Cable) and at 3501 2nd St. S., 22204 registrant’s name, address and phone number must appear on each check. Pursuant to 703.228.4715. You may also be notified by Arlington County Code, an assessment fee email. Please keep your household contact of $50 is charged for a returned check, this information up to date as we use this infor- includes returned eCheck payments made mation to contact you directly if classes are The Arlington Parks and Recreation Call Center online. Acceptable charge payments are VISA, cancelled. We will contact you one-week prior MasterCard or Discover. Arlington residents 55 to the start date if a class is canceled due to 703 228. .4747 is your one-stop-shop for registration and over receive a 30% discount on the fee low enrollment. Due to the early publication and facilities scheduling needs . shown in the Enjoy Arlington catalog unless deadline, instructors may be changed before otherwise stated. classes begin. The new system informs you of your place in the queue during high volume times, provides more agents available during peak times, and gives Spanish speakers PLEASE NOTE: If you have a balance on your AGE EXEMPTIONS • At this time, no age direct access to assistance . For registration services press 1 . household account, you will be unable to exemptions will be approved.
34 ENJOY ARLINGTON › FALL 2021 › ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 4TH AT 7AM FOR GYMNASTICS CLASSES • 7:30AM ALL OTHER CLASSES Registration Info for Classes Registration Form Mail-In Registration You need an account number to use the mail-in option . Processing dates are first come, first served, following elegibility criteria for registration dates . Please note: If you have a balance on your household account, you will be unable to register for future enrollments . Please contact the Department of Parks and Recreation at 703 .228 .4747 or registration@arlingtonva .us prior to the next registration .
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3 . Payment Check here if you wish to pay by check or money order Send this form with payment to: You can pay by e-check online or include a check or money order with your registration form . Checks and Money Orders should be made Department of Parks and Recreation payable to Treasurer, Arlington County . For security purposes, check and money orders will be processed upon receipt, for the amount Administrative Services Office of your enrollment and the amount added as a credit on your account until your registration is processed . If you are waitlisted for a class 300 N . Park Drive and would like a refund, please call the Administrative Services at 703 .228 .4747 Arlington, VA 22203 Check here if you wish to pay with a credit card online NOTE: Payment for these classes are due by 5pm, Upon successful enrollment, a receipt will be sent to your email address on file . You can then sign-on to your account online and pay the day of this enrollment. If staff are not able to reach the balance due you for payment, or you do not pay your balance due online directly, your enrollment will be cancelled. Check here if you would like a member of our staff to contact you for payment
ENJOY ARLINGTON ›FALL 2021 › HTTP://REGISTRATION .ARLINGTONVA .US 35 Parks & Rec Administrative Services Where is it? 10 Lubber Run Community Center 300 N. Park Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Pool 32 Jennie Dean Park 33 Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center 3630 S. 27th St. 22206 11 333 Long Bridge Dr. 22202 33 Long Bridge Park 26 475 Long Bridge Dr. 22202 15 Community Centers 64 2 Arlington Mill Community Center 34 Lacey Woods Park 17 1200 N. George Mason Dr. 22205 37 909 S. Dinwiddie St. 22204 79 3 Aurora Hills Community Center 35 Lyon Village Park 92 73 735 18th St. S. 22202 1800 N. Highland St. 22201 80 28 24 4 Barcroft Sports + Fitness Center 36 Madison Manor Park 69 93 52 4200 S. Four Mile Run 22206 6225 N. 12th Rd. 22205 9 91 35 37 Marcey Road Park 58 31 88 66 5 Carver Community Center 74 71 2722 N. Marcey Rd. 22207 45 53 30 1415 S. Queen St. 22204 43 97 38 Maury Park 78 54 6 Charles Drew Community Center 34 42 3550 Wilson Blvd. 22201 72 55 3500 S. 23rd St. 22206 36 38 48 83 7 Fairlington Community Center 39 Nauck Park 68 2600 S. 19th St. 22204 21 67 3308 S. Stafford St. 22206 41 10 63 77 20 94 90 40 Penrose Park 59 51 8 Gunston Community Center 6112 40 2200 S. 6th St. 22204 62 44 2700 S. Lang St. 22206 65 89 33 27 18 98 41 Powhatan Springs Park 87 49 9 Langston-Brown Community Center 82 96 5 6020 Wilson Blvd. 22205 16 46 47 2121 N. Culpeper St. 22207 13 86 3 2 2284 10 Lubber Run Community Center 42 Quincy Park 39 300 N. Park Drive 22203 1021 N. Quincy St. 22201 4 70 19 23 6 8557 43 Rocky Run Park 75 76 25 11 Madison Community Center 95 29 8 3829 N. Stafford St. 22207 1109 N. Barton St. 22201 60 1 32 44 Towers Park 12 Thomas Jefferson Community Center 81 801 S. Scott St.22204 3501 2nd St. S. 22204 56 45 Tuckahoe Park 7 50 ® 13 Walter Reed Community Center 2909 16th St. S. 22204 2400 N. Sycamore St. 22213 0 5,200 10,400 Feet 46 Tyrol Hill Park Schools Nature Centers 5101 S. 7th Rd. 22204 63 Barrett Elementary School 15 Gulf Branch Nature Center 81 Abingdon Elementary 47 Virginia Highlands Park 4401 N. Henderson Rd. 22203 3035 S. Abingdon St. 22206 3608 N. Military Rd. 22207 1600 S. Hayes St. 22202 64 Jamestown Elementary School 16 Long Branch Nature Center 82 Barcroft Elementary School 48 Westover Park 3700 N. Delaware St. 22207 625 S. Wakefield St. 22204 625 S. Carlin Summers Rd. 22204 1001 N. Kennebec St. 22205 65 Kenmore Middle School 17 Potomac Overlook Park 83 Arlington Traditional School 200 S. Carlin Summers Rd. 22204 2845 N. Marcey Rd. 22207 Community Locations 855 N Edison St. 22205 49 Carlin Hall Center 66 Key Elementary School 84 Randolph Elementary School Parks & Playgrounds 5711 S. 4th St. 22204 2300 Key Blvd. 22201 1306 S. Quincy St. 22204 18 Arlington Heights Park 50 Cooperative Extension Services 67 Long Branch Elementary School 85 Gunston Middle School S. 9th St. & S. Irving St. 22204 3308 S. Stafford St. 22206 33 N. Fillmore St. 22201 2700 S. Lang Street 22206 19 Barcroft Park 51 Culpepper Garden 68 McKinley Elementary School 86 Campbell Elementary School 4200 S. Four Mile Run Dr. 22204 4435 N. Pershing Dr. 22203 1030 N. McKinley Rd. 22205 737 S. Carlin Summers Rd. 22204 20 Bluemont Park 52 Dawson Terrace 69 Nottingham School 87 Carlin Springs Elementary School 601 N. Manchester St. 22203 2133 N. Taft St. 22201 5900 Little Falls Rd. 22207 5995 S. 5th Road 22204 21 Bon Air Park 53 Quincy Parking Deck 70 Oakridge Elementary School 88 Glebe Elementary School 850 N. Lexington St. 22205 N. 15th St. & N. Quincy St. 22201 1414 S. 24th St. 22202 1770 N Glebe Rd. 22207 22 Doctors Run Park 54 Woodbury Park 71 Arlington Science Focus School 89 Patrick Henry Elementary School 1301 S. George Mason Dr. 22204 2335 N. 11th St. 22205 1501 N. Lincoln St. 22201 701 S. Highland St. 22204 23 Fort Barnard Park Art Facilities 72 Swanson Middle School 90 Thomas Jefferson Middle School 2101 S. Pollard St. 22204 5800 N. Wash. Blvd. 22205 125 S. Old Glebe Rd. 22204 55 Arlington Arts Center 24 Fort C.F. Smith Park 73 Taylor Elementary School 91 Bishop O’Connell School 3550 Wilson Blvd. 22201 2411 N. 24th St. 22207 2600 N. Stuart St. 22207 6600 Little Falls Rd. 22213 56 Fairlington Arts Studio 25 Fort Scott Park 74 Tuckahoe Elementary School 92 Discovery Elementary School 3308 S. Stafford St. 22206 2800 S. Fort Scott Dr. 22202 6550 N. 26th St. 22213 5241 36th St N. 22207 57 Gunston Arts Center 26 Glebe Road Park 75 Wakefield High School 93 Dorothy Hamm Middle School 2700 S. Lang St. 22206 4211 N. Old Glebe Rd. 2207 4901 S. Chesterfield Rd. 22206 4100 Vacation Lane 22207 58 Lee Arts Center 27 Glencarlyn Park 76 Claremont Elementary School 94 Fleet Elementary School 5722 Lee Highway 22207 301 S. Harrison St. 22204 4700 S. Chesterfield Rd. 22205 115 S. Old Glebe Rd. 22204 59 Lubber Run Amphitheatre 28 Greenbrier Park 77 Ashlawn Elementary School 95 Drew Model Elementary School N. 2nd & N. Columbus St. 22203 5201 N. 28th St. 22207 5950 N. 8th Rd. 22205 3500 South 23rd St. 22206 60 Theatre on the Run 29 Gunston Park 78 Walter Reed Elementary School 96 H-B Elementary School 3700 S. Four Mile Run Dr. 22206 1401 S. 28th St. 22206 1644 N. McKinley Rd. 22205 1415 S. Queen Street 22204 61 Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre 30 Hayes Park 79 Williamsburg Middle School 97 Washington-Liberty High School 125 S. Old Glebe. Rd. 22204 1516 N. Lincoln St. 22201 3600 N. Harrison St. 22207 1300 N. Stafford St. 22201 62 Thomas Jefferson Art Studios 31 High View Park 80 Yorktown High School 98 Arlington Career Center 3501 S. 2nd St. 22204 1945 N. Dinwiddie St. 22207 5201 N. 28th St. 22207 816 S. Walter Reed Dr. 22204
36 ENJOY ARLINGTON › FALL 2021 › ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 4TH AT 7AM FOR GYMNASTICS CLASSES • 7:30AM ALL OTHER CLASSES FUN • FOOD• GAMES• RIDES • VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES • EXHIBITS• COMMUNITY• URBAN ADVENTURE
ARLINGTON COUNTY FAIR! AUGUST 18-22, 2021
Thomas Jefferson Community Center 3501 2nd Street South, Arlington, VA 22204
ARLINGTONCOUNTYFAIR.US REGISTRATION.ARLINGTONVA.US CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 RESIDENT ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 4, 2021. GYMNASTICS Gymnastics registration opens at 7am . All other classes open at 7:30am . Non-resident registration begins August 6, 2021 at 8am . We Aim to Please! Our vision for Arlington is a happy and healthy place to live, learn, work and DID YOU KNOW? play. To make this a reality, our Mission Administrative Services Staff is available the first day of registration is to promote wellness and vitality starting at 7am . Give us a call at 703 .228 .4747 if you need online ALL OTHER through dynamic programs and attrac- registration assistance . For registration services, press 1; for scheduling, CLASSES tive public spaces. Arlington County’s press 2; para espanol presione 9 . Department of Parks and Recreation is one of the 136 Agencies in the U.S. to have received national accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and We welcome folks from all around the DC Metropolitan area to our recreation programs . Recreation Agencies (Capra) by meeting Non-residents of Arlington pay an additional fee of $20 per class . 144 standards.
ACCESS FOR ALL REDUCED FEES Parks & Recreation camps, classes, ARE AVAILABLE! fitness memberships, preschools, programs Arlington has resources to and more are at a price you can afford! help keep residents of all incomes and abilities parti- Our fee reduction program helps Everyone, Everywhere, Every cipating in our programs and Day! Access for All . Easy to apply! Whether you have a short- classes . For more information, term setback or something longer-term . Details here . call 703 .228 .4747 . Additionally, all Parks & Recreation programs, classes, and Disability Modifications camps can put modifications in place to promote an enjoyable and successful program experience for participants of all Arlington County can provide, abilities . Advance notice is welcome . Call 703 .228 .4740 or email upon request, reasonable modifi- TRinfo@arlingtonva .us cations for people with disabilities. Advance notice is appreciated. Call 703.228.4740 or email TRinfo@ arlingtonva.us
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