augustacounty PARKS&RECREATION spring 2020 activitiesguide www. augus tarec .com MARCH APRIL MAY Table of Contents Spring 2020 parks&recreation COMMISSION INTRODUCTION The Parks and Recreation Commission serves in an advisory 2 Table of Contents capacity to the Board of Supervisors in recommending policies relating to recreation programming, constantly assessing recreation needs to provide year-round supervised recreation for the citizens of Augusta County. If ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS you would like to contact your commissioner directly, please see the website for more information. 3 Did You Know? The Commission regularly meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month in the Board Room at the 4-7 Youth Activities Augusta County Government Center in Verona. The general public is invited and welcome to attend. Meeting 8-9 Fitness & Dance times can change occasionally, so be sure to check the 540-245-5727 | www.augustarec.com County Calendars page on the website before joining us. 10-11 Family Activities 12 Athletics theparks&rec 13-16 Community Education 17-24 Trips We believe that learning and playing are lifelong endeavors and vital to overall health and wellness.Mission Our department is 25-27 Adults 50+ dedicated to providing a variety of quality recreational and leisure opportunities to the citizens of Augusta County. 28-29 Natural Chimneys If you’re looking for a creative outlet, a challenging 30-31 Parks & Facilities adventure, a means to stay fit and healthy, or an activity to further your child’s development, you have come to the right 32-33 Registration & Information place! We maintain several parks and facilities throughout the county that can host a wide range of activities. Our trip offerings take you to amazing places both within our state GENERAL INFORMATION and beyond. 34-38 County News Join us for a new adventure today! 39 Project GROWS 4-H Jr. Camp 40 P.O. Box 590 540-245-5727 Verona, VA 24482 41 Social Services AUGUSTA COUNTY LIBRARY 18 Government Center Ln [email protected] Verona, VA 24482 1-8 (on flip side of guide) 540-294-4219 www.augustarec.com Cover Photo: Natural Chimneys Park in spring. More information on page 28! 540-245-5732 @augustacountyparksandrec Augusta County Parks & Recreation 2 Augusta County Parks & Recreation | Spring 2020 www.augustarec.com | 540-245-5727 3 Did You Know? Did You FishingOpportunities Spring is a great time to go fishing in Augusta County! As water temperatures gradually rise, fish become more and more active—which means more bites. Check out one of these great fishing spots in the County! Augusta County Fishing Spots: • The Trails at Mill Place Pond (catch & release) • Crimora Park—South River • Natural Chimneys Park—North River (seasonal) • Braley Pond • Elkhorn Lake • Hearthstone Lake • Coles Run Reservoir • Mills Creek Reservoir • Sherando Lake • Staunton Dam • Mossy Creek • St. Mary’s River • STAR Trail Pond—WWRC Make sure you have your fishing license before venturing out! 540-245-5727 | www.augustarec.com Licenses can be purchased through the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries on their website: www.dgif.virginia.gov If you are new to fishing or just need a refresher on certain techniques, check out www.takemefishing.org. Summer Registration Registration for summer activities and programs will open online, in person, and over the phone on May 10th! The summer guide will be available online on that day as well so you can check out what’s coming up! Sign up for the Rec Report to make sure you get a reminder in your inbox. 2 Augusta County Parks & Recreation | Spring 2020 www.augustarec.com | 540-245-5727 3 Karate Ages 5+ Children and adults of all ages are welcome in these Karate classes. Roger Ramsey has a 7th degree Black Belt in Karate, experience with Judo and Jujitsu and 40+ years of experience instructing. Melissa Bryant and Wayne Rankin both hold 6th degree Black Belts in Karate and have experience with Judo and Jujitsu. All participants will receive individual instruction and attention. Attire should be loose-fitting, comfortable clothing. Instructors are Roger Ramsey, Melissa Bryant and Wayne Rankin. Register at least one week before start of session. Rec Gym - Fishersville $45/person Tuesdays Feb 25 - Mar 31 6:15PM - 7PM Ages 5-7 #50821-01 Tuesdays Feb 25 - Mar 31 7:15PM - 8PM Ages 8-12 #50821-02 Tuesdays Feb 25 - Mar 31 6:30PM - 8PM Ages 13-Adult #50821-03 540-245-5727 | www.augustarec.com Tuesdays Apr 14 - May 19 6:15PM - 7PM Ages 5-7 #50821-04 Tuesdays Apr 14 - May 19 7:15PM - 8PM Ages 8-12 #50821-05 Tuesdays Apr 14 - May 19 6:30PM - 8PM Ages 13-Adult #50821-06 2020 Dolphins Swim team Ages 3-18 Registration is now open for the 2020 Dolphins Swim Team. Practices are Monday-Thursday beginning June 1st through July 20th at the pool in Stuarts Draft Park. Swimmers will learn the basics of competitive swimming such as starts, flip turns, and the four legal strokes to include the freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, and the butterfly stroke. Swim- mers will also have the opportunity to participate in four meets and a championship meet during the season. Meets are on Tuesday’s with warm-ups beginning at 5:30pm. Parent volunteers will be needed to help these meets run smoothly. In order to swim in the championship meet a swimmer must swim in at least 2 dual meets. Meet dates and times are still TBD. Fee includes a t-shirt and a swim cap. All swimmers should be able to swim the length of the pool lane on their stomachs and backs in order to participate. Registration deadline will be Tuesday, May 26th. Stuarts Draft Pool $67 for the first child/$57 for each additional child Additional $10 fee after May 26th Mon-Thurs June 1 - July 20 9:45AM - 10:15AM Ages 10 and under #10812-01 Mon-Thurs June 1 - July 20 9:00AM - 9:45AM Ages 11 and over #10812-02 Youth Activities Youth 4 Augusta County Parks & Recreation | Spring 2020 www.augustarec.com | 540-245-5727 5 Youth Activities Youth Planned camp locations: Cassell Elementary, Clymore Elementary, Stuarts Draft Elementary, and Wilson Elementary Dates: June 1, 2020 – July 17, 2020 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. K.I.D.S. Camp closed July 3, 2020 K.I.D.S. Camp provides safe and fun environments for children who have completed kindergarten through those going into 6th grade in the fall of 2020. There are exciting theme weeks, swimming, bowling, art, music, centers, visitors, and much more! Cereal and milk or breakfast bar and milk is provided daily until 8:30 a.m. Campers need to have a packed lunch and afternoon snack! Cost: $740.00 per child $80.00 non-refundable deposit due at sign up. Installments of $220 are due March 15th, April 15th and May 15th. Registration will be online only February 17-23, 2020. After February 23, 2020 you may register online, in-person, or over the phone. Spaces are limited so register early. Are you looking for something full of fun, games and excitement for your child for just a couple days a week this upcoming summer? If so, consider Summer RecConnect! For $250.00, your child will have lots of fun with other children playing two days a week for six weeks. This includes a field trip one day per week! The program will operate from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Churchville Elementary and Stump Elementary 540-245-5727 | www.augustarec.com starting June 8, 2020 through July 16, 2020. The RecConnect Program at Stump Elementary School will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays and the RecConnect Program at Churchville Elementary School will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Parents will need to pack their child a lunch. Children must have completed Kindergarten and may be going into the 6th grade fall 2020 to attend. There will be a $25.00 non-refundable registration fee that is included in the total fee and must be paid at the time of registration. Registration will be online only February 17-23, 2020. After February 23, 2020 you may register online, in-person, or over the phone. Registration and full payment deadline is May 15, 2020. No refunds will be given for children who are withdrawn from the programs after May 1, 2020. The operation of the programs depends on enrolling the minimum requirement to maintain a quality recreational program. 4 Augusta County Parks & Recreation | Spring 2020 www.augustarec.com | 540-245-5727 5 1 Cheerleading I by Stretch-n-Grow Ages 3 /2 + The Stretch-n-Grow Cheerleading program is designed to teach the fundamental skills needed for cheerleading routines. Participants will learn arm motions, jumps and cheers needed to perform cheerleading skills. The classes will also emphasize the importance of regular exercise as a lifetime habit, as well as teach stretching and exercises to increase flexibility. Each child will receive a set of pompoms and a routine booklet during the first class (cost included in registration fee). Children should be dressed appropriately for exercise. Instructor is Stephanie Taylor. Register by April 1. Government Center - Activity Room $45/person 1 Wednesdays Apr 8 - May 13 6PM - 6:30PM Ages 3 /2 - 4 #50813-05 Government Center-Activity Rm $53/person Wednesdays Apr 8 - May 13 6:35PM - 7:20PM Ages 5 - 9 #50813-06 540-245-5727 | www.augustarec.com 1 Pre-Jazz and Hip Hop Ages 2 /2 - 5 1 This class is an introductory to the techniques Pre-Ballet Ages 2 /2 - 5 of jazz and hip hop dance that will help students This class introduces students to ballet develop and enhance flexibility, musicality, techniques and creative movement in a style, fine/gross motor skills and physical nurturing and fun environment.