SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION P.O. BOX 28 SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA 22553 LORIELLA PARK, 10910 LEAVELLS RD FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA 22407 540-507-PLAY (7529) www.spotsylvania.va.us/parksandrec TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information ………………………………………………………………………………….. 3-4 COVID 19……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Baseball …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 Boys Basketball …………………………………………………………………………………...…… 6 Girls Basketball ………………………………………………………………………………………... 6 Field Hockey …………………………………...……………….……………………………………... 6 Football …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6-7 Sports and Motor Skills ……………………………………………………………………………… 7 Volleyball ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 Softball ……..…………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 Coed Soccer …………………………………………………………………………………………... 8 Girls Soccer ……………………………….……………………………………………………………. 8 Wrestling …….…………………………….……………………………………………………………. 8 Cross Country………………………………………………………………………………………… 8 Tennis…….……………………………………………………………………………………………… 9-10 Freshwater Fishing…………………………………………………………………………………..… 11 Horseback Riding…………………………………………………………………………………….. 11 Out of this World Art Camp…………………………………………………………………………. 11 Animals Real & Imagined Art Camp………………………………………………………………. 11 Nature Explorers …..……………...…………………………………………………………………… 11 3 GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSE: The Spotsylvania Parks and Recreation Department’s Camps are designed to teach children the fundamentals of each particular activity. Participants register according to their age and are grouped according to skill levels (for sports camps), at the instructor’s discretion. Age waiver forms are available to move your child up one year older to the next age group for sports camps only (with the exception of Tennis). REGISTRATION: To register, complete the separate registration form and return it along with the fee and a copy of your child’s birth certificate (if one is not already on file with the department) to the Parks and Recreation Department. Each participant will receive a t-shirt, which they may keep (sport camps only— no t-shirt for fishing camps, horseback riding camps, or advanced football camps). Please indicate your child’s shirt size on the form. Please make your check payable to: Treasurer, Spotsylvania County. There will be a $50.00 service charge on all returned checks. 2.75% NON-REFUNDABLE CONVENIENCE FEE CHARGED ON ALL CREDIT/DEBIT CARD TRANSACTIONS. Online registration is available if a Household Liability Waiver is on file at the Parks and Recreation Department. Register at www.spotsylvania.va.us/parksandrec REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Registration will end when the camp fills or on the listed deadline for the camp. Late registrations will be accepted, provided space is available. There will be an additional fee of $10.00 on all late registrations. Space in each camp is limited—early registration is suggested. CAMP TRANSFERS: Request for camp transfers may be made up to one week prior to the starting date of the activity, subject to space availability. All transfers must be made in person. A transfer request form must be completed and signed before a transfer can be made. There will be a fee of $5.00 for each transfer made. WITHDRAWALS: Those wishing to withdraw from a camp must do so by contacting the Spotsylvania Parks and Recreation Department at least one week prior to the start of the camp. Individuals must follow up their verbal cancellation request with a written refund request. A 20% administrative fee will be charged on all refunds. The 2.75% NON-REFUNDABLE CONVENIENCE FEE paid for credit/debit card registration will not be refunded. Failure to attend the camp does not constitute proper withdrawal, and the participant will not receive a refund. There will be no refunds given to those who withdraw from the camp less than one week prior to the starting date. You will not receive a call to confirm your camp. It is your responsibility to see that your child attends camp. We will only notify you if the camp is cancelled due to lack of enrollment. 4 GENERAL INFORMATION INCLEMENT WEATHER: Cancellations due to inclement weather can be heard by calling our cancellation line at 540-898-8546 and/or by signing up for alerts to be received through emails, text messages, or your pager at www.spotsyalert.com. Cancellations will be available as soon as a decision is made to cancel. Please listen to the message carefully. If weather conditions are questionable and you do not hear or receive a cancellation announcement, you should report for your camp. ***Spotsylvania Alert System*** Register to receive timely alerts and emergency notifications from the county concerning severe weather, Amber alerts, local emergencies, Homeland Security Alerts, and County Government Information. The Parks and Recreation Department notifications include: Leisure/Special Event Cancellations Pool Information Program/Special Event Information Sports Cancellations Volunteer Opportunities These alerts can be received through e-mails or text messages. To register visit www.spotsyalert.com SPORTS CAMP NECESSITIES Bring your own full water bottle. Wear shorts, t-shirt, and tennis shoes, unless otherwise noted. Baseball/Softball: Bring a glove and a pair of sweatpants. Soccer: Wear shin guards and bring a soccer ball. marked with the child’s name. If your child does not already have a ball, and you are buying one, use the following guideline: Ages 6-7—Size 3;Ages 8-9—Size 4; Ages 10-13—Size 5. Field Hockey: Bring a stick and shin guards. Tennis: Bring a tennis racket for Youth & Teen. Horseback Riding: Wear pants and shoes with small heel. COVID 19 5 Spotsylvania Parks & Recreation strives to provide a fun atmosphere while putting safety as the top priority. We have made multiple changes to our traditional programming to follow the guidelines of the Commonwealth and the CDC. Here’s what we’re doing to keep you safe. Activities will resume under guidance from the Commonwealth of Virginia and Spotsylvania County officials. Please note that classes, programs, facility rentals, special events and sports may be delayed, postponed, or cancelled if at any time new guidance is issued at the state or local level regarding the COVID-19 virus. Patrons will NOT participate if they are experiencing any of the following: cough, shortness of breath, fever or chills, sore throat, muscle aches, headache, or new loss of smell or taste. **All programming, schedules and procedures are subject to change** 6 SPORTS CAMPS BASEBALL AGES: 7—12 LOCATION: Loriella Park DATES: August 2-August 5, 2021 (M-TH) INSTRUCTOR: Tim Acors TIME: 6:00pm—8:30pm FEE: $50.00/$60.00 RES/NON ACTIVITY #: 130301-01 DEADLINE TO REGISTER: July 23, 2021 BOYS BASKETBALL AGES: 7—9 LOCATION: TBD DATES: July 12—July 16, 2021 (M-F) INSTRUCTOR: Wayne Via TIME: 9:00am—12:00pm FEE: $60.00/$70.00 RES/NON ACTIVITY #: 130501-01 DEADLINE TO REGISTER: July 2, 2021 AGES: 10-16 LOCATION: Riverbend High School DATES: July 12—July 16, 2021 (M-F) INSTRUCTOR: Nat Jackson TIME: 6:00pm—9:00pm FEE: $60.00/$70.00 RES/NON ACTIVITY #: 130501-02 DEADLINE TO REGISTER: July 2, 2021 GIRLS BASKETBALL AGES: 7—9 LOCATION: TBD DATES: July 12—July 16, 2021 (M-F) INSTRUCTOR: Wayne Via TIME: 9:00am—12:00pm FEE: $60.00/$70.00 RES/NON ACTIVITY #: 130601-01 DEADLINE TO REGISTER: July 2, 2021 AGES: 10—16 LOCATION: Massaponax High School DATES: June 14—June 17, 2021 (M-Th) INSTRUCTOR: Ramon Hounshell TIME: 9:00am—12:00pm FEE: $50.00/$60.00 RES/NON ACTIVITY #: 130601-02 DEADLINE TO REGISTER: June 4, 2021 FIELD HOCKEY *Each participant must bring a stick and shin guards* AGES: 7—14 LOCATION: Courtland High School DATES: June 14—June 17, 2021 (M-TH) INSTRUCTOR: Courtland High School Staff TIME: 5:30pm—8:00pm FEE: $55.00/$65.00 RES/NON ACTIVITY #: 134202-02 DEADLINE TO REGISTER: June 4, 2021 FOOTBALL—ADVANCED COUGARS AGES: Rising 9th—12th graders LOCATION: Courtland HS Practice Field DATES: July 26—July 28, 2021 (M-W) INSTRUCTOR: Courtland High School Staff TIME: 5:30pm—8:30pm FEE: $50.00/$60.00 RES/NON ACTIVITY #: 131701-03 DEADLINE TO REGISTER: July 16, 2021 SPORTS CAMPS 7 YOUTH FOOTBALL AGES: 8—13 LOCATION: Battlefield Middle School Field DATES: July 19-July 22, 2021 (M-TH) INSTRUCTOR: Battlefield Middle School Staff TIME: 5:30pm—8:00pm FEE: $50.00/$60.00 RES/NON ACTIVITY #: 131701-01 DEADLINE TO REGISTER: July 9, 2021 SPORTS AND MOTOR SKILLS AGES: 4—6 LOCATION: TBD DATES: July 19– July 23, 2021 (M-F) INSTRUCTOR: Wayne Via TIME: 9:00am-11:00am FEE: $40.00/$50.00 RES/NON ACTIVITY #: 130701-01 DEADLINE TO REGISTER: July 9, 2021 AGES: 4—6 LOCATION: TBD DATES: July 19– July 23, 2020 (M-F) INSTRUCTOR: Wayne Via TIME: 11:30am-1:30pm FEE: $40.00/$50.00 RES/NON ACTIVITY #: 130701-02 DEADLINE TO REGISTER: July 9, 2021 VOLLEYBALL AGES: 9—14 LOCATION: Smith Station Elementary School DATES: July 19– July 22, 2021 (M-Th) INSTRUCTOR: Maria Norford TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm FEE: $55.00/$65.00 RES/NON ACTIVITY #: 134001-01 DEADLINE TO REGISTER: July 9, 2021 SOFTBALL AGES: 8—10 LOCATION: Courtland HS Softball Field DATES: July 26– July 29, 2021 (M-TH) INSTRUCTOR: Courtland High School Staff TIME: 5:30pm-7:30pm FEE: $45.00/$55.00 RES/NON ACTIVITY #: 130303-01 DEADLINE TO REGISTER: July 16, 2021 AGES: 11-14 LOCATION: Courtland HS Softball Field DATES: July 26– July 29, 2021 (M-TH) INSTRUCTOR: Courtland High School Staff TIME: 7:30pm-9:30pm FEE: $45.00/$55.00 RES/NON ACTIVITY #: 130303-02 DEADLINE TO REGISTER: July 16, 2021 8 SPORTS CAMPS COED SOCCER AGES: 6—9 LOCATION: Loriella Park DATES: June 21– June 24, 2021 (M-TH) INSTRUCTOR: Courtland High