FALL 2019 PROGRAM GUIDE AlexandriaDEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES SPORTS CLASSES & LEAGUES pg. 21 Aquatics pg. 2 Winter Camps pg. 14 Special Events pg. 28 Registration Begins Wednesday, August 14 CallingCalling all all Photographers!Photographers! 2018 RPCA PHOTO CONTEST BEST OVERALL 2018 RPCA PHOTO CONTEST PARKS CATEGORY WINNER 2018 RPCA PHOTO CONTEST CULTURAL ACTIVITIES CATEGORY WINNER Share your best original photos taken at any City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities park, center, program or event that represent the Department’s mission to “enrich the City of Alexandria by creating meaningful experiences through public space, cultural activities, and programming.” All photos have the possibility of being used in publications and promotions, and great prizes are up for grabs for the winning photos! 2019 RPCA PHOTO CONTEST Submission Dates: Sept. 13–Oct. 15 Public Voting: Nov. 1–15 Winners Announced: Dec. 2 Visit alexandriava.gov/Recreation to submit a photo, vote, see winners, or for additional information. table of contents l Aquatics.....................................2 l NEW THIS SEASON NEW! Exercise & Fitness .............................5 l Sports Classes & Leagues ......................10 Teen Social Club pg. 16 Family Art Blast pg. 19 l Winter Camps................................14 l Enrichment..................................15 l Creative & Performing Arts ......................17 l Nature & Environmental Education................21 l Out of School Time ............................22 l Fun Finder Program Index.......................23 l Community Activities & Events ...................26 l Special Events . .28 l Registration Information .......................30 Ages 55 & up................................32 Virginia Cooperative Extension....................33 En Español ..................................33 Therapeutic Recreation .........................33 l Parks & Facilities .............................34 Group Personal Training Autumnal Cupcake Wars pg. 8 pg. 14 Map .......................................34 Programmed Parks & Facilities ...................36 City Marina & Open Space . 38 ON THE COVER: Eleven-year-old Victoria Patrick drives to the basket Park & Facility Rentals .........................39 in the Winter Basketball League (pg. 12) in this 2018 RPCA photo contest submission. Photo Credit: Anna Jaeger Photography. Community Center Amenities.....................40 ACTIVITY SECTION CLASS START & NUMBER IT’S BACK! Returning by popular demand. DAY NUMBER NUMBER TIME END DATE OF CLASSES FEE LOCATION INCLUSION Programs for all abilities. +ADULT Adult participation required. 322610-01 F 11-11:45am 1/18-4/12 12 $169 NLRC DROP-IN No registration required, show up. CLASS SIZE BBPK Ben Brenman Park 4800 Brenman Park Dr. Min 6/ Max 10 BFNC Jerome Buddie Ford Nature Center 5750 Sanger Ave. NEW! New this season. CBRC Charles Barrett Recreation Center 1115 Martha Custis Dr. 55+ Ideal for ages 55 & up. CHRC Charles Houston Recreation Center 901 Wythe St. See pg.32. M = Monday CKRC Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center 25 West Reed Ave. 3210 King St. Designed for individuals with Tu = Tuesday CQRC/CQPK Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility TR 1101 Janney’s Ln. disabilities. Assessment W = Wednesday DMES Douglas MacArthur Elementary School 1701 N. Beauregard St. required. See pg.33. Th = Thursday FDES Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School F = Friday FHMS Francis C. Hammond Middle School 4646 Seminary Rd. Before or after care available. Sa = Saturday GWMS George Washington School 1005 Mt. Vernon Ave. Su = Sunday JAES John Adams School & Recreation Center 5651 Rayburn Ave. JHES Jefferson Houston School 1501 Cameron St. JPES James K. Polk Elemntary School 5000 Polk Ave. City of Alexandria Recreation, Parks LEEC/LCCM Lee Center & Lee Center Complex 1108 Jefferson St. & Cultural Activities Department’s goal LMFD Limerick Field 1800 Limerick St. is to provide service that is: MVRC Mount Vernon Recreation Center 2701 Commonwealth Ave. • Responsive NLRC Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center 1108 Jefferson St. • Professional ODRC Oswald Durant Center 1605 Cameron St. • Courteous ODTPL Old Town Pool 1609 Cameron St. • Accountable PHRC Patrick Henry Recreation Center 4653 Taney Ave. Please tell us about your experience PYPK Potomac Yard Park 2051 Potomac Ave. by completing an Experience Survey at TFAC Torpedo Factory Art Center 105 N. Union St. alexandriava.gov/Recreation or email TCHS T.C. Williams High School 3330 King St. [email protected]. TCMH/MHPK T.C. Williams High School Minnie Howard 3701 W. Braddock Rd. Your feedback is important to us! WRFD Witter Recreational Fields 2700 Witter Dr. WRRC William Ramsay Recreation Center 5650 Sanger Ave. The City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities received national re-accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) in October 2014. National accreditation requires that park and recreation agencies meet 155 standards representing elements of effective and efficient park and recreation operations. 1 aquatics MAKE A SPLASH! Learn to swim or enjoy a healthy aquatic workout while having fun. Ages 2-4 NEW! ALEXANDRIA SWIM ACADEMY 234240-07 M 11:50am-12:20pm 9/23-11/11 6 $89 CQRC 234240-08 Sa 8:15-8:45am 9/28-11/16 8 $109 CQRC Learn to swim with confidence. The new and 234240-09 Sa 8:50-9:20am 9/28-11/16 8 $109 CQRC improved Alexandria Swim Academy offers 234240-10 Sa 9:25-9:55am 9/28-11/16 8 $109 CQRC American Red Cross swim lessons for infants, 234240-11 Su 8:50-9:20am 9/29-11/17 8 $109 CQRC youth, teenagers and adults. With lessons for 234240-12 Su 9:25-9:55am 9/29-11/17 8 $109 CQRC those ages six months and older, you and your entire family can learn to master the skills needed to help you swim safely and enjoyably for life. Alex Swim Levels 1-3 Ages 3-12. Your swimmer will receive an assessment on the first day, Swimming lessons are tailored by age, skill level, and the needs of and be assigned to a Level 1, 2, 3, or 4 lesson group. Instructor to each student so that they can progress at a comfortable pace. Although student ratio 1:6. Min 12/Max 24. some students advance more quickly or slowly, our certified Water Safety Ages 3-5 Instructors ensure that everyone receives the instruction they need. 234241-01 Sa 10:10-10:40am 9/28-11/16 8 $109 CQRC Lessons are designed to build skills one step at a time. By giving students 234241-02 Sa 11:20-11:50am 9/28-11/16 8 $109 CQRC the opportunity to master one element before moving on to the next, 234241-03 Su 10:10-10:40am 9/29-11/17 8 $109 CQRC Alexandria Swim Academy lessons make it easy to have fun and build 234241-04 Su 11:20-11:50am 9/29-11/17 8 $109 CQRC confidence in the water. Visit alexandriava.gov/Aquatics for an FAQ Ages 6-12 about the changes to swim lesson programs based on your feedback. 234241-05 Sa 10:45-11:15am 9/28-11/16 8 $109 CQRC 234241-06 Sa 11:55am-12:25pm 9/28-11/16 8 $109 CQRC Swim lesson curriculums are outlined by swim skill levels. Look for these 234241-07 Sa 12:30-1pm 9/28-11/16 8 $109 CQRC levels in the lesson descriptions. 234241-08 Su 10:45-11:15am 9/29-11/17 8 $109 CQRC • Parent and Child Aquatics: Students and their parents will receive 234241-09 Su 11:55am-12:25pm 9/29-11/17 8 $109 CQRC orientation to the water and techniques to prepare students for independent lessons. FINS Level 1 • Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills: Students will learn how to feel Ages 3-12. Focused Instruction for New Swimmers offers a smaller group comfortable in the water and safely enjoy it. learning environment with a focus on Level 1 swim skills. Instructor to • Level 2: Fundamentals of Aquatic Skills: Students will learn basic student ratio 1:3. Min 2/Max 3. No class 10/14, 10/21, 10/31. swimming skills. Ages 3-5 • Level 3: Stroke Development: Additional guided practice will help 234248-01 M 12:25-12:55pm 9/23-11/11 6 $149 CQRC students improve their skills. 234248-02 M,W 4-4:30pm 9/23-10/16 7 $175 CQRC • Level 4: Stroke Improvement: Students will gain confidence, improve 234248-03 M,W 4:35-5:05pm 9/23-10/16 7 $175 CQRC their stroke and gain additional aquatic skills. 234248-04 Sa 8:15-8:45am 9/28-11/16 8 $199 CQRC • Level 5: Stroke Refinement: Guidance allows students to refine their 234248-05 Sa 9:25-9:55am 9/28-11/16 8 $199 CQRC strokes and become more efficient swimmers. 234248-06 Su 9:25-9:55am 9/29-11/17 8 $199 CQRC • Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency: Students will learn to swim Ages 6-12 with ease and efficiency, and gain the ability to swim smoothly over 234248-07 M,W 4-4:30pm 10/21-11/13 8 $199 CQRC greater distances. 234248-08 M,W 4:35-5:05pm 10/21-11/13 8 $199 CQRC 234248-09 Tu,Th 6:15-6:45pm 9/24-10/17 8 $199 CQRC Water Explorers +ADULT 234248-10 Su 6:15-6:45pm 9/29-11/17 8 $199 CQRC Ages 6 mos.-4 yrs. with adult. You and your little swimmer will progress 234248-11 Tu,Th 6:15-6:45pm 10/22-11/14 7 $175 CQRC through Parent and Child Aquatics Level 1 and 2 skills in a group setting. Instructor to student ratio 1:12. Min 4/Max 12. No class 10/14, 10/21. FINS Level 2 Ages 6-23 mos. Ages 3-12. Focused Instruction for New Swimmers builds on Level 1 skills 234240-01 M 11:15-11:45am 9/23-11/11 6 $89 CQRC in a small group learning environment with a focus on Level 2 swim skills.