Spring/Summer 2025 RecGuide by Hanover Parks Rec

MISSION

ThemissionofHanoverCountyParksandRecreationistocreateunique, meaningfulrecreationalexperiencesthatenrichthecommunityandfosteroverall well-beingwhileprovidingsafe,accessibleparksandnaturalareas.

BoardofSupervisors

F.MichaelHerzberg,IV-Chair

ColdHarborDistrict

SeanM.Davis-ViceChair

HenryDistrict

FayeO.Prichard

AshlandDistrict

JeffS.Stoneman

BeaverdamDistrict

DanielleG.Floyd

ChickahominyDistrict

RyanM.Hudson MechanicsvilleDistrict

SusanP.Dibble

SouthAnnaDistrict

ParksandRecreation

BoardofSupervisorsLiaisons

F.MichaelHerzberg,IV

JeffS.Stoneman

AshlandDistrict

JimHunt

RachelLevy

BeaverdamDistrict

RogerBraxton

MichaelMorris

ChickahominyDistrict

KimberlyCarswell

RandyMudd

ColdHarborDistrict

TriciaMcClintock

EltonWade,III

HenryDistrict

MannyTavares

MaryWaddy

MechanicsvilleDistrict

PaulHeizer

BrentSprouse

SouthAnnaDistrict

ChrisCullen

JordanPadgett

HanoverCountyPublicSchoolsLiaisons

William“Greg”Coleman

AmandaWashington

AmessagefromtheDirector

Friendsandneighbors,

ItistrulyanexcitingtimeforHanoverCountyParksand Recreation!Ourteamhasbeenhardatworkonawiderange ofprograms,events,andparkprojects.

In2025,wearemakingsignificantinvestmentsinourparksand recreationfacilitiesthatwillenhancetheoverallexperienceforourcommunity.Ongoing projectssuchasparkinglotpaving,athleticfieldimprovements,andplayground replacementsensuresafer,moreaccessiblespacesforalltoenjoy.Wearealsointhe processofconstructingnewrestroomsandaddingamenitieslikepickleballcourtsand pavedwalkingtrailsinseverallocations.Theseimprovementsreflectourcommitmentto promotingactivelifestylesandoverallhealthinthecommunity.

Inadditiontotheseexcitingupgrades,weareeagerlyanticipatingthereturnofsomeof HanoverCounty'smostbelovedprogramsandevents.TheHanoverTomatoFestivaltakes overPoleGreenParkinJulywithawiderangeofvendors,activities,andentertainment! Additionally,weareproudtooffermorethan100summercampsessionsthisyear, includingbothfull-dayandhalf-dayoptions,andmorethan60uniquespecialinterest classes.Theseeventsandprogramsprovideawonderfulopportunityforfamiliesand friendstocometogetherandsupportourvibrantcommunity.

Ofcourse,noneofthiswouldbepossiblewithoutthecontinuedsupportofourdedicated residentsandtheinvaluablecontributionsofourpartnerorganizations.Iwanttoextend myheartfeltgratitudetoeachofyouforyourcommitmenttomakingHanoverCountya greatplacetolive,work,andplay.Yoursupportisthebackboneofallwedo,andwelook forwardtoanotheryearofgrowth,collaboration,andenjoyment.

ThankyouagainforbeingapartofwhatmakesHanoverCountysuchaspecialplace.We can’twaittoseeyouatthefield,onthecourt,oralongthetrail!

Warmregards,

DepartmentLeadership

MarcyDurrer DeputyDirector

PatriciaMcGrath

AssistantDirector

AshleePassmore

BusinessManager

FannieGiguère

RecreationManager

KateCutshall

RecreationManager

MarcNucup MuseumManager

MikeHazelwood MaintenanceManager

CharlieKrips MaintenanceManager

Special Events

History&Hops:1775

Saturday,April1210AM-4PM

HanoverCountyComplex,HistoricGreen

It’s1775onHanoverCounty’sHistoricGreen!

FromdebatingtheContinentalAssociationto theraisingofthemilitia,Hanoverwasacenter ofpatriotactivity.Engagewithlivinghistorians andreenactorstolearnofthebigeventsthat ledtotheAmericanRevolution,enjoyfamilyfriendlyentertainmentandcrafts,allwithyour favoritelocalcraftbeerinhand!

Therewillbevariousactivitiesand performancesincludingMarshalland Company18thcenturymusicandShadesof OurPast18thcenturypuppetshow.

Scheduledreenactors:WorldSerpentArmory Blacksmith,7thVirginiaRegimentofthe ContinentalLine

Scheduledhistoricalresources:Daughtersof theAmericanRevolution-Scotchtown Chapter,GoochlandHistoricalSociety, HanoverCounty250Commission,Hanover CountyHistoricalSociety,HistoricPolegreen Church,LouisaCountyHistoricalSociety

YoungAnglerAdventure

Sunday,June8 2PM-4PM

DeJarnettePark

Reelinthefunonecastatatime!Enjoya relaxingafternoonoffishingwithyourfamily andfriendsduringVirginia’sFreeFishingdays, wherenolicenseisrequired.Equipmentwillbe availablewhilesupplieslast.

Freefishingpolesforthefirst50children undertheageof12.

Thiseventispresentedinpartnershipwiththe TownofAshland-ParksandRecreation.

Beersalesavailablebeginningatnoonfor guestsages21andolderwithvalidID.All proceedsbenefitHanoverCREWFoundation.

ClassicCarCruiseIn

Sunday,May18 4PM-7PM

HanoverHighSchool

Relivethegoldeneraofcruising!Travelback intimeastheparkinglotonRoute301fillswith animpressivelineupofvintagevehicles, showcasingthebestofpre-1999automotive craftsmanship.Fromthesleekcurvesofthe '50stothemusclecarsofthe'70sandthe iconicridesofthe'80s,thisisamustforcar enthusiastsofallages.

WaterSafetyDay

Tuesday,June10 3PM-6PM

CarterPark

Makeasplashwhilestayingsafe!Diveinto interactivedemonstrations,hands-onsafety activities,andexperttipstoensureeveryone stayssafeinandaroundthewater.

Whetheryou'reaseasonedswimmerorjust startingout,thiseventispackedwithessential skills,engaginglessons,andplentyofwaterfilledfun.

Thiseventispresentedinpartnershipwiththe TownofAshland-ParksandRecreation.

ClassicOwners:Don'tmissthechanceto 'MaketheScene'andbepartofatruly unforgettableautomotivecelebration! Preregistertoensurethatyournameisinthe drawingfordoorprizes.

MemorialDayCeremony

Monday.May26 10AM

HanoverWaysidePark

HanoverCountyhonorsthosewhogavetheir liveswhiledefendingournationwithaspecial ceremonyattheHanoverVeteransMemorial.

SummerSplashParty

Friday,June20 4PM-7PM

CarterPark

Celebratethelongestdayoftheyear(the summersolstice)astheTownofAshlandand HanoverCountyteamupwithparksand recreationagenciesacrossthestateforPlay AllDayVA.

Diveintosummerfunwithexcitingpool activities,includingfloatracesandatreasure hunt!Jointhefamilycardboardboatbuild contest,enjoyliveDJmusic,conqueran inflatableobstaclecourse,andexplorethe playgroundandsensoryarea.

Eventschedule:

4:30PMPoolfloatraces& cardboardboatcreation

5:30PMPresentationandjudgingof cardboardboats

6:00PMTreasurehunts

Thiseventispresentedinpartnershipwiththe TownofAshland-ParksandRecreation.

HanoverTomatoFestival

Friday,July11 5PM-9PM

Saturday,July129AM-1PM PoleGreenPark

HanoverCountyParksandRecreation strivestobringthecommunitytogether tocelebrate,connect,andcreate lastingmemories. Eventsarefreeandopentoall.

Thisfree,outdoor,familyandpet-friendly festivalisHanoverCounty’ssignatureevent, establishedin1978bytheBlackCreek VolunteerFireDepartment.

Inadditiontoselectagriculture,handcraft, andartisanvendors,therewillbeavarietyof tomato-themedchildren'sandfamily activitiesanddeliciousHanoverTomatoesfor purchase,tastingandHanoverTomatofocusedcuisine.

Entertainment:

Friday-TheDeloreans80'sTributeBand

Saturday-DanJoDannyKensy& BarefootJoe BeersalesFridayonly,benefittingHanover C.R.E.W.Foundation

Eventfeatures:

-Hanovertomato-tastingplatesbenefit Washington&HenryLodgeNo.344 -Foodvendorsservinguniquedishes featuringHanovertomatoes -Hanovertomatoesavailableforpurchase -Farmandlargeequipmentdisplay -Freechildren'sentertainment&activities -Artisan,craft&agriculturevendors

Opportunitiestogetinvolved:

ActivityStation

ApplicationdeadlineisMay1forafree activitystation,wherelocalorganizations andbusinessescanengageattendees withafuninteractiveactivity.

VendorBooth

ApplicationdeadlineisMay1for agricultural,fineartsandhandcraft merchandisebooths.Reviewcriteriaat www.hanovertomatofestival.com

Sponsor

PirateTreasureHunt

Saturday,August2 1PM-3PM Park

Ahoy,mateys!YourshiphascrashedatPoor FarmPark,andyourpiratemaphasvanished! Theonlywaytofindyourlosttreasureand makeitbacktoyourshipisbysettingsailona thrilling,pirate-themedscavengerhuntfullof puzzlesandchallenges.Canyoufindyourway backtoyourship?

Activitiesaregearedforchildrenaged4-8 yearsold.Familiesarestronglyencouragedto participatewiththeirchildinthisprogram.

UndertheBigTop

day,August8 4PM-6PM Park

Steprightupandexperiencethemagicofour carnivalextravaganza!Enjoyanafternoonfull ofplayingcarnivalgames,winningprizes, tastytreatsandfunactivities.

Thisfreeprogramisdesignedforthosewith specialneedsandtheirfamiliesandrequires registration.Savetimeandgetextraprize ticketsbyregisteringinadvance.

Familiesandcaregiversarestrongly encouragedtoparticipateinthisprogram.

SummerSendOff

Saturday,August9 1PM-3PM PoorFarmPark

It'stimetocelebratetheendofsummerand gearupfortheschoolyear!PoorFarmPark willbetransformedintoahuboffunwith carnivalgames,adunktank,andactivitiesfor allages.Theeventalsosupportslocal students—donationswillbecollectedin partnershipwiththeHanoverYouthService Council.Don’tmissthischancetoshareinthe laughter,giveback,andsendsummeroffin style!

Businessesareencouragedtoexplore sponsorshipopportunitiesthatoffer opportunitiestosupportthefestival throughcashcontributionorby enhancingtheeventbydisplaying agriculturalequipment,donatingcontest prizesforcontests,orprovidingdiscounted servicesorattractions.

Visitwww.hanovertomatofestival.comfor moredetailsoneventfeaturesand opportunitiestogetinvolved.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteerengagementenhancesourcommunity events,programs,andparkswhilecreatingasenseof community.

Weinviteinterestedindividualstosignupforavailable volunteeropportunitiesonlineat www.hanoverparksrec.com.

Camps

Thesedevelopmentalprogramsforyouth, offeredduringout-of-school-time,feature physicalandsocialactivitiesincluding elementsofleadership,skillbuilding,and sportsmanship.

AdvancedRobotics-LEGO®

Advancedroboticscampleansmoretowardcodingthanbuilding. UseaScratch-basedprogramtocreatemovementwiththeirbuilds, followingmodelplansdesignedbyengineersandarchitectsasthey buildwithLEGO®Bricks.Instructor:Bricks4Kidz

Age:8-16 Fee:$195

M-F 6/2-6/6 9AM-12PM TaylorPark Age:8-16 Fee:$195

M-F 7/21-7/25 9AM-12PM MontpelierRecreationCenter

AIAdventures

InspirecreativityandcuriositythroughanintroductiontoArtificial Intelligence.Exploresomeofthelatestandmostcutting-edgeAI technologiesandusethesetoolstocreateyourownchatbots, animations,shortstories,andevenfilms!Bringyourownlaptop,iPad, orChromebookoraddonarental($40)whenregistering.

Instructor:AthenaCoding Age:7-12 Fee:$200

M-F 7/21-7/25 9AM-12PM PoleGreenPark

BestBuilds-LEGO®

Getreadytobuildallofthemostlovedandbestbuildsfrom Bricks4Kidz!Followmodelplansdesignedbyengineersandarchitects astheybuildwithLEGO®Bricks.Instructor:Bricks4Kidz

Age:5-12 Fee:$195

M-F 7/28-8/1 9AM-12PM PoleGreenPark

ChallengerSoccerCamp

Igniteyourchild'spassionforsoccer,onand offthefield!Internationalcoachesteachall skilllevelswithacurriculumthatengagesand educates.Registrationincludesat-shirtand ball.Instructor:ChallengerSports

TinyTykesAge:3½-5 Fee:$100

M-F 8/4-8/8 8-8:45AM MontpelierPark

FullDay Age:6-14 Fee:$265

M-F 8/4-8/8 9AM-3PM MontpelierPark

HalfDay Age:6-14 Fee:$220

M-F 8/4-8/8 9AM-12PM MontpelierPark

CodingandGameDesign

BringyourstoriesandgamestolifethroughScratchandPython codingprograms.CreateAppStorecalibergameslikeFlappyBird whilelearningprofessionalprogrammingpractices.Bringyourown laptop,iPad,orChromebookoraddonarental($40)when registering.Instructor:AthenaCoding Age:6-12 Fee:$200

M-F 7/21-7/25 1PM-4PM PoleGreenPark

CraftyKids

Createyourownmasterpieces!Thisisafun-filledweekofadventure wherecreativityknowsnobounds.Eachday,participantswillexplore avarietyoffunartsandcraftsprojects,whetherit'spainting,building withclay,ordesigningcooljewelry,participantswillhavethechance toexpressthemselvesandlearnnewskills.Instructor:STEMed

Age:5-11 Fee:$175

M-W 6/16-6/18 9AM-12PM MontpelierRecreationCenter

M-Th 7/21-7/24 9AM-12PM PoleGreenPark

Age:11-15Fee:$175

M-W 6/16-6/18 1PM-4PM MontpelierRecreationCenter

M-Th 7/21-7/24 1PM-4PM PoleGreenPark

DodgeballCamp

Duck,dip,dive,anddodgeatDodgeballCamp!Camperswillsharpen theirskills,improveagility,andmastergamestrategiesthrough excitingdrills,challenges,andepicdodgeballbattles.Camperswillbe separatedbyageandsizeforcompetition.Instructor:ABradley

Age:6-14Fee:$65 W,Th 6/25-6/261PM-3:30PM HanoverHighSchool

Age:5-14Fee:$65 M,Tu 7/14-7/15 1PM-3:30PM MontpelierRecreationCenter

DungeonsandDragons

DungeonMasterswillguidestudentsthroughafantasticalworldfilled withmonsters,treasures,andchallengeswhiletheyworktogetherto overcomeobstaclesandcompletequests.AthenaCodinghasno officialaffiliationwithWizardsoftheCoast.

Instructor:AthenaCoding

Age:6-12Fee:$200

M-F 6/23-6/27 1PM-4PM PoleGreenPark

GuitarFundamentals

Getstrummingwiththefundamentalsofguitar,musicandrhythmin oneweek!Learntoplaytogetherandperformsongsasanensemble toshowcasemusicappreciation,rhythmessentials,andmusic theory.Instrumentsprovided.

Instructor:GreaterRichmondSchoolofMusic

Age:7-11 Fee:$225

M-F 7/7-7/11 9AM-12PM HanoverCourthouseComplex

HollywoodFilmmaking

Fromthewriter'sroomtothesilverscreen,camperswillbeguidedas theyturntheirideasintoanamazingscriptandbringittolife!Along theway,camperswilllearnteamwork,scriptwriting,filming techniques,andediting.Instructor:AthenaCoding

Age:8-12Fee:$200

M-Th 6/30-7/3 9AM-12PM TaylorPark

Camps

InstrumentSampler

Designedforthosenewtomusictoexperimentwithpiano,guitar, ukulele,andpercussionandexperiencevariousmusicstyles.Learn basicmusictheory,eartrainingandrhythmwhilefindingyour musicalvoice!Instrumentsprovided.

Instructor:GreaterRichmondSchoolofMusic

Age:6-10 Fee:$225

M-F 6/2-6/6 9AM-12PM HanoverCourthouseComplex

M-F 7/21-7/25 9AM-12PM HanoverCourthouseComplex

JewelryMasters

DelveintotheenchantingworldofDIYjewelrycreation!From designingandstringingbeadstoassemblinguniquebracelets, necklaces,andearrings,youngartisanswillunleashtheircreativity andbringtheirimaginativedesignstolife.Instructor:AthenaCoding Age:6-12 Fee:$200

M-F 7/14-7/18 1PM-4PM MontpelierRecreationCenter

JuniorAlchemist

JourneyWithSharks-LEGO®

Submergeintothedeepbluewiththisnew campandexpandedprojectkit.Camperswill "dive"intoaweekofcreatingmotorized sharksandintricatesealifeusing LEGO®bricks.Instructor:Bricks4Kidz

Age:5-12 Fee:$195

M-F 7/7-7/11 9AM-12PM TaylorPark

Masterthesecretsoftheuniverse,createavolcaniceruptiontorival Pompeiiandpasssecretmessageswrittenininvisibleink.Seethe basicscienceprinciplesigniteyourinterestinalchemy!

Instructor:AthenaCoding

Age:6-12 Fee:$200

M-F 7/14-7/18 9AM-12PM MontpelierRecreationCenter

Age:5-14 Fee:$65

KickballCamp

Laceupthosesneakersandgetreadytokickit upanotch!Activitiesincludepitching,kicking, catching,fielding,running,andpassing—all designedtoboostconfidenceand coordination.Playtraditionalkickballalong withexcitingnewkickballvariations,keeping everymatchfreshandexciting!

Instructor:ABradley

M,Tu6/23-6/241PM-3:30PMHanoverHighSchool

LittleKookersCamp

SpendtimewithLittleKookerswhippingupdeliciousmeals.Learnto createdeliciousfoodforakid'sfeastwithmenuitemsincluding waffles,breakfastsandwiches,pancakes,pizzaballs,brownie sundaes,chickenalfredo,andmore.Instructor:LittleKookersLLC

Age:5-13Fee:$250

M-F 6/16-6/20 9AM-12PM PoleGreenPark

M-F 7/14-7/18 9AM-12PM PoleGreenPark

M-F 8/4-8/8 9AM-12PM PoleGreenPark

M-F 8/11-8/15 9AM-12PM PoleGreenPark

MinecraftCodingandDesignStudio

Minecraftisn'tjusttheworld'smostpopulargame,it’salsoapowerful learningtool!ExploreMinecraftanddiveintogamedesign,animation, andstorytelling.Bringyourownlaptop,iPad,orChromebookoradd onrental($40)whenregistering.

Instructor:AthenaCoding

Age:6-12Fee:$200

M-F 7/28-8/1 9AM-12PM PoleGreenPark

M-F 7/28-8/1 1PM-4PM PoleGreenPark

PianoAdventure

Embarkonamusicaljourneyfilledwithinteractivetheoryactivities, wherecamperswillmasterthelanguageofmusicthroughlearning andwritingnotes,eartrainingexercises,andhoningskillsinnoteand rhythmreading.Instructor:GreaterRichmondSchoolofMusic

Age:6-10Fee:$225

M-F 6/23-6/27 9AM-12PM PoleGreenPark

M-F 7/14-7/18 9AM-12PM HanoverCourthouseComplex

PickleballCamp

Sharpenyourskillsaswecovertherules,techniques,andgame strategiesthroughfunpracticedrillsandreal-gamescenarios. Camperswillworkonserving,volleying,dinking,andfootworkwhile buildingconfidenceandteamwork.Instructor:ABradley

Age:6-14Fee:$99

M-W 6/16-6/18 1PM-3:30PM HanoverHighSchool

RobRiceBasketballCamp

Experiencewhathundredsofpreviouscampershaveenjoyedinafun andengagingenvironment!Focusonfunandskilldevelopment, ensuringcampershaveagreatexperiencewhilehoningtheir basketballabilities.Instructor:RobertRice

Age:7-13Fee:$200

M-Th 6/2-6/5 9AM-2PM HanoverHighSchool

M-Th 7/21-7/24 9AM-2PM HanoverHighSchool

Age:5-13Fee:$200

Slime-tasticCamp

BecomeamasterslimerwithSTEMed! Learnthebasicsofslime,tipsand trickswhilemakingpopularslime recipesandcreatingnewones. Fromsimpleslimetoglow-in-thedarkslime,getyourfillandhave aslime-tastictime!Instructor:STEMed

M-Th 6/2-6/5 9AM-12PM PoleGreenPark

M-Th 6/2-6/5 1PM-4PM PoleGreenPark

M-Th 7/28-7/31 9AM-12PM TaylorPark

M-Th 7/28-7/31 1PM-4PM TaylorPark

Age:10-15Fee:$250

STEMEDIntheKitchen

Camps

Findyourinnerchefaswelearnkitchensafety andskillswhilecreatingyummytreats. Studentswillreceivealistofalltherecipes usedduringcamponthelastday.

Instructor:STEMed

Recipeswillinclude:picodeGallo,chickentacos,homemadehot pocketandmore!

M-Th6/9-6/12 1PM-4PM PoleGreenPark

M-Th6/30-7/3 1PM-4PM PoleGreenPark

Age:5-11 Fee:$250

Recipeswillinclude:thumbprintcookies,energyballs(sunbutter), dessertpizza,pizzamuffinsandmore!

M-Th6/9-6/12 9AM-12PM PoleGreenPark

M-Th6/30-7/3 9AM-12PM PoleGreenPark

SummerBeats

Tennis:KidsCamp

Comeswingintoactionwithusonthecourt! Drillsandgameswillhelptodevelopskills necessarytoplaythelifelongsportoftennis, thenendtheweekwithtreatsandawards! Coacheswillgetcampersintotheswingof things,sharingtheirloveandpassionforthe gameoftennis.

Instructor:PlayTennisHanover

Age:6-14Fee:$135,additionalfamilymember$110

M-Th 6/9-6/12 6PM-8PM AtleeHighSchool

M-W 6/16-6/18 8:30-11:30AM HanoverHighSchool

M-Th 6/23-6/26 6PM-8PM MechanicsvilleHighSchool

M-Th 7/7-7/10 6PM-8PM AtleeHighSchool

M-Th 8/4-8/7 9AM-11AM HanoverHighSchool

Tennis:MiddleSchoolGirlsCamp

DiveintotheawesomeworldofOrffinstrumentsandlearntoplay xylophones,metallophonesandglockenspiel!Explorebasicconga drummingtechniquesandgetacquaintedwithsomeunusual percussioninstrumentsusedforspecialeffects.Instrumentsprovided.

Instructor:GreaterRichmondSchoolofMusic

Age:6-10 Fee:$225

M-F 6/23-6/271PM-4PM PoleGreenPark

SummerStringThing

Elevateyourmusicaljourneywithafull nsembleandinsmallgroups-classical, rock,andpopmusic.Delveintomusic theory,rockandrollhistory,keyboard, sightreading,scalesforauditions, improvisation,andsectionals.Campers musthaveatleastoneyearofexperience playingtheviola,cello,oruprightbass. Instrumentsprovided.

Instructor:GreaterRichmondSchoolofMusic

Age:13-18Fee:$225

M-F 7/7-7/11 1PM-4PM HanoverCourthouseComplex

SuperSTEAMCamp

Hitthecourtsforlotsoffunwhilegettingreadyformiddleschoolgirls' tryouts!Wewillusedrillsandgamestohelpdeveloptheskills necessarytoplaytennisandtalkabouthowtoplayamatchand whatmiddleschooltennislookslike.Instructor:PlayTennisHanover

Age:11-15Fee:$135,additionalfamilymember$110 M-Th 8/11-8/14 6PM-8PM AtleeHighSchool

Uke'n'Roll®

Strumintothesummergrooveandlearntoplayclassicsongsonthe ukulele,thenewestinstrumentcrazetohittheUnitedStates!Usingthe Uke'n'Roll®method,camperswillbesingingalongtotheirukewhile learningmusicfundamentals.Instrumentsprovided.

Instructor:GreaterRichmondSchoolofMusic

Age:7-11 Fee:$225

M-F 7/28-8/1 9AM-12PM HanoverCourthouseComplex

Discoverwheresciencemeetsimaginationandspendafunweek participatinginvariousSTEAM(Science,Technology,Engineering,Art, andMath)challenges.Instructor:STEMed

Age:5-11 Fee:$175

Activitieswillincludemakingamarblemaze,asunshelter,building projects,andmore!

M-Th6/23-6/269AM-12PM MontpelierRecreationCenter

M-Th7/7-7/10 9AM-12PM MontpelierRecreationCenter

M-Th7/14-7/17 9AM-12PM TaylorPark

M-Th8/4-8/7 9AM-12PM TaylorPark

Age:11-15 Fee:$175

Activitieswillincludemakingamarblemaze,asunshelter,building projects,andmore!

M-Th6/23-6/261PM-4PM MontpelierRecreationCenter

M-Th7/7-7/10 1PM-4PM MontpelierRecreationCenter

M-Th7/14-7/17 1PM-4PM TaylorPark

M-Th8/4-8/7 1PM-4PM TaylorPark

Age:11-15Fee:$135

VolleyballCamp

Spikeuptheenergywhilelearningthe fundamentalsofvolleyballincludingpassing, serving,hitting,setting,andcourtrotation. It'snotjustaboutvolleyballskills,it'saboutthe thrillofthegameandthecamaraderieofthe court.Instructor:TerriShelton

M-Th 6/2-6/5 9AM-12PM PoorFarmPark

M-Th 6/9-6/12 9AM-12PM PoorFarmPark

M-Th 6/23-6/26 9AM-12PM PoorFarmPark

M-Th 7/14-7/17 9AM-12PM PoorFarmPark

WorldofWizards-LEGO®

TheenchantingworldsofHarryPotterandFantasticBeastscome alivethroughLEGO®bricks.Youngwizardswillbuildmysticalworlds, craftmagicalcreaturesandconcoctLEGO®potionsinarealmwhere imaginationknowsnobounds–theBricks4Kidzway!

Instructor:Bricks4Kidz

Age:5-12Fee:$195

M-F 8/11-8/15 9AM-12PM PoleGreenPark

Inclusionservicesallowpersonswithdisabilitiesthe opportunitytoparticipateinallprogramsthrough accommodation.Ifaccommodationsorsupportare needed,pleasecontactthedepartmentat parksandrec@hanovercounty.govatleast15daysprior tothestartdateoftheprogram.

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Camps

Whetheryou'reunleashingyourcompetitivespiritplayingepic games,discoveringthewondersofnature,unleashingyour innerartistwithcreativecrafts,conductingmind-boggling scienceexperiments,orscoringbigonthesportsfield,there's somethingforeveryoneatEPICsummercamp.

Age:6-9,designedforrising1st-4thgraders Fee:$200/weekHanoverResidents,unlessotherwisenoted Schedule:M-F,9AM-5PM,unlessotherwisenoted Locations:LibertyMiddle,RuralPointElementary, WashingtonHenryElementary

TimeTravelers Fee:$200/week

StepintotheTimeTravelers'Camp,wherehistorycomesalive,andthefutureisyourstoexplore!Thiscampisdesignedforcuriousadventurers whowanttoexperiencethepast,present,andfuture—allinoneaction-packedweek.Fieldtrip:ScienceMuseumofVirginia

6/16-6/20,nocamp6/19

MadScientist Fee:$160/M,T,W,F

Stepintothelab,wherescienceisn’tjuststudied—it’sunleashed!Thiscampisperfectforcuriousmindswholoveexperiments,messyfun,and mind-blowingdiscoveries.Diveintothewackyworldofexcitingactivitiesledbyourteamof“madscientists”.Fieldtrip:CarterParkPool

6/23-6/27

SurvivorWeek Fee:$200/week

Putyouroutdoorskillstothetestinanaction-packedadventurefilledwithchallenges,teamwork,andoutdoorsurvival!Thiscampisdesigned forthrill-seekerswhowanttolearnessentialsurvivalskillsandcompeteinexcitingoutdoorchallenges.Fieldtrip:KingsDominion

6/30-7/2,nocamp7/3,7/4 SafariWeek Fee:$120/M,T,W

Agrandadventureawaits,getreadyforSafariWeek,anunforgettablejourneyintothewild!Discoverthewondersofnaturethroughhands-on activities,wildlifegames,andexcitingchallenges,allwhilelearningabouttheworld’smostfascinatingcreatures!Fieldtrip:RichmondMetroZoo

7/7-7/11

UndertheSea Fee:$200/week

Getreadytomakeasplashanddiveintothemysteriesofthedeepblueandexplorethewondersofoceanlife!Thiscampisperfectforyoung marineexplorerswholoveseacreatures,colorfulcoralreefs,andhands-onaquaticadventures.Fieldtrip:VirginiaLivingMuseum

7/14-7/18

WorldofArt Fee:$200/week

Stepintoaworldwherecreativityknowsnobounds,whereyoungartistscanpaint,design,andexploredifferentartforms.Embarkonanartistic journey,discovernewarttechniqueswhilebringingmasterpiecestolife!Fieldtrip:VanGogh:TheImmersiveExperienceRichmond

7/21-7/25

SpaceOdyssey Fee:$200/week

Embarkonanepicjourneythroughtheuniverse!Explorethewondersofourgalaxyandbeyondwithhands-onexperimentsandcreative space-themedactivities!Fieldtrip:ScienceMuseumofVirginia

Volunteer Opportunities Leaders in Training

Volunteerengagementenhancesourcommunity events,programs,andparkswhilecreatinga senseofcommunity.

Youthvolunteersage13-16areencouragedto signupasaLeader-in-Training.

Volunteersareneededtobringgreatenergy,enthusiasm,andexcitementtoEPICSummercampwithchildrenages6-9. Volunteersmaybeassignedtoperformanyofthefollowingduties:assiststaffwithsetupandbreakdownofdaily activities,leadingprograms,activitiesorspecialeventswithchildrenparticipatinginthesummerrecreationprogram. Programareasmayincludesports&games,arts&crafts,nature,music,anddrama.

LeadersinTrainingarerequiredtoattendMonday-Friday,8AM-5PMwhentheysignuptovolunteerfora weekofcamp.TheyarealsoencouragedtoparticipateinstafftrainingMonday,June2 throughFriday,June6.

FormoreinformationandtosignupasavolunteerLeaderinTraining,visitwww.hanoverparksrec.com, thenclickonVolunteerOpportunities.

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Eachdaywillincludeamixofengagingactivitiesdesignedtosparkcuriosity,creativity,andconfidence.Witha perfectbalanceofadventure,sport,art,andscience,GRANDsummercampistheidealplacetogrow,explore,and haveanunforgettablesummer!

Age:9-12,designedforrising4th-6thgraders Fee:$200/weekHanoverResidents,unlessotherwisenoted

Schedule:M-F,9AM-5PM,unlessotherwisenoted

Locations:LibertyMiddle,RuralPointElementary,WashingtonHenryElementary

6/9-6/13

TimeTravelers Fee:$200/week

6/16-6/20,nocamp6/19

MadScientist Fee:$160/M,T,W,F

6/23-6/27

SurvivorWeek Fee:$200/week

6/30-7/2,nocamp7/3,7/4 SafariWeek Fee:$120/M,T,W

7/7-7/11

UndertheSea Fee:$200/week

7/14-7/18

WorldofArt Fee:$200/week

7/21-7/25

SpaceOdyssey Fee:$200/week

Embarkonanepicjourneythroughtheuniverse!Explorethewondersofourgalaxyandbeyondwithhands-onexperimentsandcreative space-themedactivities!Fieldtrip:ScienceMuseumofVirginia

SpringBreakPlayDays

Makespringbreakyourfavoritetimeofyearwiththese twofun-filleddaysof camp!Camperswill enjoyavarietyofactivities,includingartsandcrafts,outdooradventures,games,andmore. Bringthefunofacarnivaltolifewiththrilling,fair-stylegameslikeringtoss,beanbagtoss,and circus-themedactivities.Camperswillenjoycreativecarnivalcraftsandfacepainting.It’sthe perfectwayforkidstoenjoytheirbreakwithlaughter,excitement,andfun!Signupforoneorboth daysoffun.

Age:6-10Fee:$20perday

Tu 4/1 9AM-5PM MontpelierRecreationCenter W 4/2 9AM-5PM MontpelierRecreationCenter

Adaptive Recreation

HanoverCountyParksandRecreationprovidesbothadaptiverecreationopportunitiesandinclusionservicesforpersons withcognitiveand/orphysicaldisabilities.ProgramsofferedundertheAdaptive&TherapeuticRecreationcategoryare designedspecificallyforpersonswithdisabilities,featuringactivitiesthatareappropriateforphysicalandcognitiveability levels.Inclusionservicesallowpersonswithdisabilitiestheopportunitytoparticipateinallprogramsthrough accommodation.Ifaccommodationsorsupportareneeded,pleasecontactthedepartmentat parksandrec@hanovercounty.govatleast15dayspriortothestartdateoftheprogram.

CommunityConnections

ExperiencesomethingnewwithCommunityConnections!This programfeaturesengagingspeakersandactivitiestobrightenyour day.Joinlocalexpertstoexplorenewideas,buildskills,andconnect withthecommunity.

Age:18/upFee:Thisfreeprogramrequiresregistration. ExploreCarterParkwithEmmyRichardsfromtheTownofAshlandParksandRecreation,putyourknowledgetothetestwiththemed bingo,andenjoyotherfunactivities.

Th 4/10 10-11:30AM CarterPark

Age:18/upFee:Thisfreeprogramrequiresregistration. LearnfromourspecialguestfromHanoverCountyAnimalProtection aboutwhathappensbehindthescenes.Therewillbeaninteractive portionfeaturingafurryfriendfromtheshelterthenmakedogtreats tosendbackwithourspecialguests.

Th 5/8 10-11:30AM DuncanMemorialMethodistChurch

GameTimeGalore

Enjoyadiverseselectionofgamesfromboardgamesandtile-based games,totriviaandmuchmore.Gameactivitieswillcatertoalllevels ofexperience.Playsomeoldfavoritesandlearnsomenewonesin eachsession!

Prom

Stepintothespotlightandexperiencethemagicofthesilverscreen atthisyear'sprom,HollywoodLights!Getintroducedwhilewalking downtheredcarpetandenjoyanightoffun,food,music,pictures andmore.

:18/up

Age:AllAgesFee:Thisfreeprogramrequiresregistration. It’sacolossalgameday!Kickoffyourgamedaybyplayingsomeof thoseall-timefavoritegamesthathavebeensupersized.

Th 5/1 1PM-2:30PMPoleGreenPark

Th 5/15 1PM-2:30PMPoleGreenPark

HappyHikers

HappyHikersisanadventurewhereeverystepleadstonew discoveries!Offeringparticipantsafun,inclusive,andsafeexperience onnature'sbeautifultrailstoconnectwithnaturethroughactivities, improvetheirfitness,andbuildfriendshipsalongtheway.

Age:18/upFee:Thisfreeprogramrequiresregistration.

Th 6/12 10AM-11AM MontpelierPark

Th 6/26 10AM-11AM ColdHarborBattlefieldPark

Th 7/10 10AM-11AM CourthousePark

Th 7/24 10AM-11AM CarterPark

Th 8/14 10AM-11AM MontpelierPark

Th 8/28 10AM-11AM ColdHarborBattlefieldPark

6:30PM-8:15PMChurchoftheRedeemer

SummerBlastSeries

Makethissummeronetorememberwithour monthlySummerBlastseries.Eachmonthwe willexploreanewthemedesignedtospark creativity,socializewithothers,andkeepthe summerspiritalive.Attheendofeachsession, wewilldecorateascrapbookpagewith picturesfromthemorningtocapturethe memoriesandmomentsmade.

12:30PM-3PM HanoverCourthouseComplex

M 8/11 12:30PM-3PM HanoverCourthouseComplex

Age:18/upFee:$5

M 6/16 9AM-11:30AM HanoverCourthouseComplex

M 7/21 9AM-11:30AM HanoverCourthouseComplex

M 8/11 9AM-11:30AM HanoverCourthouseComplex

UndertheBigTop

Steprightupandexperiencethemagicofourcarnivalextravaganza! Enjoyanafternoonfullofplayingcarnivalgames,winningprizes,tasty treatsandfunactivities.Designedforthosewithspecialneedsand theirfamilies.

Age:AllAgesFee:Thisfreeprogramrequiresregistration.

F 8/8 4PM-6PM PoorFarmPark

ProgramsofferedintheAdaptiveRecreation categorydenotedwiththisiconareintendedfor caregivers/guardianstoparticipateintheprogram (atnoadditionalcost)andprovidesupportto maximizethebenefitfortheparticipant.

Imaginative Play

Stepintoaworldofcreativity, curiosityanddiscoverytoexperience andexplorewithoutlimits.

GlowVibesinthePark

Let’sglow!Comehangoutwithyourfriends, createagiantfluorescentpainting,playglow games,glowfacepainting,siponrefreshing drinksandgroovetoyourfavoritemusic underthestars.Withneonvibes,glowing blacklightsandmore,thisevent promisesanightofluminousexcitement. Dropoffyourteenandgiveyourself somewell-deservedtimetounwind.

Age:12-15 Fee: $10

Th 4/3 7:30PM-9PM PoorFarmPark

PirateTreasureHunt

Age:4-8,familiesarestronglyencouragedtoparticipatewiththeir childinthisprogram.

Fee:Thisisfreedrop-inprogramthatdoesnotrequireregistration Sa 8/2 1PM-3PM PoorFarmPark

PreschoolPlayCafé

Dynamicfreeplayactivitydesignedforchildrenandparentstocome togetherandsocialize.Childrenwilldevelopgrossmotorandsocial skills,movementabilities,andsensoryexploration,butaboveall,they willhavefunwhilemovingandexpendingenergy.

Everymonthincludesauniquethemeforplannedactivities.Please dressappropriatelyforforecastedweatherconditions,asthisisan outdoorprogram.Forparticipantsafety,theprogramwillbecanceled intheeventofinclementweather.

Age:6m-5.parents/guardiansarestronglyencouragedtoparticipate withtheirchildinthisprogram Fee:Thisisfreedrop-inprogramthatdoesnotrequireregistration. Welcomethespringseasonwitha spring-themedsensorybinandotherexciting sensoryactivities!Theycanalsoenjoy balancingonsteps,crawlingthroughvibrant tunnels,andplayingwithfoamblocksandtoys.

W 4/2 10:15AM-11:15AM CourthousePark

W 4/9 10:15AM-11:15AM

PufferbellyPark

W 4/16 10:15AM-11:15AM MontpelierPark

Practiceyourwritingandcoloringskillsbywritingyourveryownletter! WritetoTaylor,theHanoverCountyParksandRecreationmascot, dropitinthemailbox,andreceivealetterinreturn!

W 5/7 10:15AM-11:15AM CourthousePark

W 5/14 10:15AM-11:15AM PufferbellyPark

W 5/28 10:15AM-11:15AM MontpelierPark

Searchforburieddinobonesinoursandpit,orhuntfordinosaureggs aroundthepark!

Apply to become a contracted instructor!

HanoverCountyParks&Recreationissearchingfornew recreationalprogramofferingsandinstructors. ThedeadlineforFall(September-December) programproposalsisJune15. Formoreinformation,visithanovercounty.gov orfollowthisQRcodetocomplete yourprogramproposal.

W 6/4 10:15AM-11:15AM CourthousePark

W 6/11 10:15AM-11:15AM PufferbellyPark

W 6/18 10:15AM-11:15AM MontpelierPark

Race,run,andplaywithmarblesandballs!Pitthemagainsteach otherinarace,diphandsintomarblesensorywaterplay,ordosome marblepainting!

W 7/9 10:15AM-11:15AM CourthousePark

W 7/16 10:15AM-11:15AM PufferbellyPark

W 7/23 10:15AM-11:15AM MontpelierPark

Takeyourlittleducklingstoanhourofwaterfun,includingwater sprinklers,duckdiving,andmore!

W 8/6 10:15AM-11:15AM CourthousePark

W 8/13 10:15AM-11:15AM PufferbellyPark

W 8/20 10:15AM-11:15AM MontpelierPark

AdultTap

Sports & Fitness

Theseexerciseandathleticopportunities promoteteamworkandresilience,teach newskills,andofferapathforalifelong commitmenttohealth.

Youth Adult

Learnandenjoytheclassicstyleoftapdancingwhilehavingfun. Focusingonthebasicsoftap,thisisperfectforthenewdanceror anyonelookingforarefresher.Instructor:804DancePlace

Age:18/upFee:$60

Th 4/10-5/8 7PM-8PM 804DancePlace

Age:18/upFee:$65

Th 7/3-7/31 7PM-8PM 804DancePlace

BeginnerLineDancing

Learnthebasicsoflinedancing,includingterminologyandsteps, whilemovingtodifferentgenresofmusic.Instructor:BettyWeeks

Age:18/upFee:$30

M 4/7-4/21 6PM-7PM LaurelMeadowElementary

M 5/5-5/19 6PM-7PM LaurelMeadowElementary

BeyondBeginnerLineDancing

Areyoureadytotakelinedancingtothenextlevel?We'llmovealong alittlefasterthanthebasicline-dancingsteps.Variousdance rhythmswillbeusedtomakethisafun-filledclass.Threemonthsof linedanceexperienceisrequired.Instructor:BettyWeeks

Age:18/upFee:$30

M 4/7-4/21 7:15-8:15PMLaurelMeadowElementary

M 5/5-5/19 7:15-8:15PMLaurelMeadowElementary

ChairVolleyball

Chairvolleyballisafunnewwaytostayactiveandhaveablast!It’s theperfectgameforallskilllevels,combiningthethrillofvolleyball withthecomfortofsitting.Noexperiencerequired,bringyourenergy andyourcompetitivespirit!

Age:50/upFee:Thisfreeprogramrequiresregistration

Tu 6/17 10AM-12PMDuncanMemorialMethodistChurch

Tu 7/22 10AM-12PM DuncanMemorialMethodistChurch

Tu 8/19 10AM-12PM DuncanMemorialMethodistChurch

Pickleball:Beginners

Thisclassisdesignedforthosewantingtolearnhowtoplaythefun gameofpickleball!Skillscoveredincludegrip,stance,dinks,volleys, andgroundstrokes.Instructor:SteveFritton

Age:15/upFee:$15

Sa 5/10

Th 6/5

Th 6/26

Sa 7/19

Sa 7/26

Sa 8/9

Sa 8/23

8AM-10AM PoleGreenPark

Parent&MeDance

Thismusicalclasswillgetyouandyourchildmovingandgrooving together.Yourdancerwillbegintolearnthebasicsofdanceand rythmworkwhilehavingfun!Instructor:804DancePlace

Age:1½-2yr11mFee:$45

M 4/7-5/5 4PM-4:30PM 804DancePlace

W 4/9-5/7 2PM-2:30PM 804DancePlace

Sa 4/12-5/10 11AM-11:30AM 804DancePlace

Sa 6/28-8/2 11AM-11:30AM 804DancePlace

Sa 7/2-7/30 4:30PM-5PM 804DancePlace

PetiteFeetDance

Thisclassintroducesdancerstomovementthroughmusicwhile developingskillsandemphasizinggrowthinkinestheticawareness, socialinteraction,concentration,self-esteem,basicdancetechnique andcreativeexpression.Instructor:804DancePlace

Age:3-5Fee:$65

W 4/9-5/7 1PM-1:45PM 804DancePlace

W 4/9-5/7 4:15PM-5PM 804DancePlace

Sa 4/12-5/10 10AM-10:45AM804DancePlace

Sa 6/28-8/2 10AM-10:45AM804DancePlace

W 7/2-7/30 5:15PM-6PM 804DancePlace

Pickleball:Kids

Wewillworkonbasiceye-handcoordination,footwork,stroke development,paddleskills,rulesandscoring.Equipmentprovided.

Instructor:SteveFritton

Age:9-14Fee:$15

Th 4/3 9AM-11AM PoleGreenPark

Sa 4/12 9AM-11AM PoleGreenPark

Sa 5/3 8AM-10AM PoleGreenPark

Th 6/12 8AM-10AM PoleGreenPark

Sa 6/21 8AM-10AM PoleGreenPark

Th 7/10 8AM-10AM PoleGreenPark

Th 7/17 8AM-10AM PoleGreenPark

Th 7/24 8AM-10AM PoleGreenPark

Th 8/7 8AM-10AM PoleGreenPark

Th 8/14 8AM-10AM PoleGreenPark

SoccerShots

Sports & Fitness - Youth

Thisengagingchildren’ssoccerprogramfocusesonimaginative gamestofocusonbasicsoccerskillslikedribbling,passing,and shooting.Ineachsession,coacheshighlightpositivecharactertraits suchasrespect,teamwork,andappreciation.Instructor:SoccerShots

Age:3-5 Fee:$120

W 6/18-8/13

F 6/20-8/15

5:15PM-6PMPoleGreenPark

Age:6-8 Fee:$120

W 6/18-8/13

F 6/20-8/15

Tennis:Kids

5:15PM-6PMPoleGreenPark

Wewillusedrillsandgamesintendedtodevelopskillsnecessaryto playthelifelongsportoftennis.Kidswillalsoparticipateina challengesystemtomotivatethemtoimproveandhavefun!

Instructor:PlayTennisHanover

Age:6-9Fee:$125

Tu 4/8-5/13 6PM-7PM ChickahominyMiddleSchool

Su 4/13-5/18 4PM-5PM AtleeHighSchool

Age:10-14Fee:$125

Tu 4/8-5/13

7:10-8:10PM ChickahominyMiddleSchool

Su 4/13-5/18 5:10-6:10PMAtleeHighSchool

UncommonBasketballAcademy

Practicemakesperfect!Developandenhanceyourbasketballskills andknowledgefocusingontheseareas:decisionmaking,footwork: startsandstops,finishing,shootingmechanics,andmanymore techniques.Instructor:RobertRice

Age:10-14Fee:$100

Su 6/8-6/22

Su 7/20-8/3

5PM-6:45PMHanoverHighSchool

YouthSportsSampler

Giveitatry!YouthSportsSamplerallowsaspiringyoungathletesto experiencedifferentsportswithoutthecommitmentofafullseason. Learnkeyskillsandrulesforthesportsthroughdrillsandgame situations.Noequipmentrequired.

Age:6-10Fee:$10

Baseball:Swingforthefencesandgivebaseballatry!Participants willlearnthebasicskillsofbaseballthroughdrillsandfungameplay.

W 4/9 6PM-7:30PM PoorFarmPark

Football:It'sgametime!Discoverthethrilloffootballthroughskilldrills andfungameplay.

W 4/23 6PM-7:30PM PoorFarmPark

W 5/7 6PM-7:30PM MontpelierPark

Basketball:Dribble,shoot,score!Allgreatplayersstartatthe beginning.Explorebasketballthroughsimpledrillsandfungameplay.

W 4/30 6PM-7:30PM MontpelierRecreationCenter

Soccer:Goal!Learntheworld'smostbelovedgamethroughsimple skilldrillsandfungameplay!

W 4/16 6PM-7:30PM PoorFarmPark

W 5/14 6PM-7:30PM MontpelierPark

Youthandadultathleticleagueplayisorganizedand operatedbyawidevarietyoforganizationsthroughout HanoverCounty.

Forcontactinformation,pleasereferto theappropriateresource listfoundonlineat

www.hanovercounty.gov/607/Recreation

Creative Arts

Stepintoaworldofcreativity,curiosity, anddiscoverytoexperienceand explorewithoutlimits.

AllAbouttheIndigo!

Explorehowthisblueplant-baseddyespanscenturiesandcultures andexperimentwithdifferentshadesandpatterns.Dyeandtwo cottonnapkinswillbeprovidedforeachregisteredparticipant.

Age:10/up(10-16mustbeaccompaniedbyanadult)

Fee:Thisfreeprogramrequiresregistration

Sa 5/24 10AM-2PM MontpelierRecreationCenter

PaintbythePond

Unleashyourcreativityinthisinstructor-ledpaintingprograminthe sereneoutdoorsettingofDeJarnettePark.Exploreyourartistic abilitiesasyoupaintonapre-drawncanvashighlightingthenatural beautiesofthepondandsurroundings.

Age:13/upFee:Thisfreeprogram,presentedinpartnershipwiththe TownofAshland-ParksandRecreation,requiresregistration Sa 5/17 10AM-12PM DeJarnettePark

RainBarrelPainting

Transformasimplerainbarrelintoafunctionalworkofartwiththis eco-friendlypaintingactivity!Thisprogramisofferedinpartnership withHanover-CarolineSoilandWaterConservationDistrict.

Age:18/up Fee:$35

Sa 6/21 9AM-12PM MontpelierRecreationCenter

StainedGlass:Beginner

Here'syourchancetolearntheintroductoryskillsofstainedglass usingthecopperfoilmethod.You'llcreatean8"x10"windowpanelto enjoy.Toolsandequipmentareprovided.Alistofsupplyneedswillbe providedatthefirstclass.Instructor:CelesteMiller

Age:16/up Fee:$99

Tu 4/15-5/20 6PM-9PM PoleGreenPark

StainedGlass:UFOs(UnfinishedObjects)

Bringyourunfinishedstainedglassproject(s)andfinishthemupso youcanfinallydisplaythemorgetaheadstartonaproject.

Instructor:CelesteMiller

Age:18/upFee:$42

Tu 4/15-4/29 7PM-9PM PoleGreenPark

Social Engagement

GameTimeGalore

Cometogetherwithotherclassicgameenthusiastsforadayof excitement.Enjoyadiverseselectionofgamesandmuchmore. Gameactivitieswillcatertoalllevelsofexperience.Meetlike-minded playerswhileplayingsomeoldfavoritesandlearningsomenewones.

Age:50/upFee:Thisfreeprogramrequiresregistration Gameon!Startyourgamedaybychallengingyourbalanceand coordinationskillsplayingMinutetoWinitgames.

Th 4/3 10AM-12PM PoleGreenPark

Th 4/17 10AM-12PM PoleGreenPark

It’sacolossalgameday!Kickoffyourgamedaybyplayingsomeof thoseall-timefavoritegamesthathavebeensupersized.Playgiant 4-in-arow,jumboinflatableringtoss,giantdominoes,andjumbo playingcards.

Th 5/1 10AM-12PM PoleGreenPark

Th 5/15 10AM-12PM PoleGreenPark

ChallengeyourmemorywithclassicgameslikeRummikub,Simon Says,andTheMatchingGame!

Th 6/12 10AM-12PM HanoverCourthouseComplex

Th 6/26 10AM-12PM HanoverCourthouseComplex

Kickoffyourdaywithafunroundofpatrioticbingo,the"StarSpangledBanner"memorygame,patriotictrivia,and4thofJuly Jeopardy!

Th 7/3 10AM-12PM HanoverCourthouseComplex

Th 7/17 10AM-12PM HanoverCourthouseComplex

Let'splaygamesinspiredbypopularTVgameshows,iconicTVad jingles,ThePriceisRight,andFriendlyFeud.

Th 8/7 10AM-12PM HanoverCourthouseComplex

Th 8/14 10AM-12PM HanoverCourthouseComplex

SneakerBall

Laceupyourfavoritesneakersanddanceto thebeatatthemoststylisheventofthe year!It’sanunforgettableafternoonof music,fun,dancing,fashionablekicksand lightrefreshments!Dresstoimpressasyou strikeaposeatthephotoboothandflex thosesneakers.Putonyourbestsneakers andlet’smakenewmemories!

Age:50/up Fee:$15

Th 4/24 2PM-4PM

Thesefunprogramsbringpeopletogetherfor collaborativeactivitiesthatcreateasenseof belonging,promotesocialinteractions,and improvepersonalwell-being.

Have a program idea or looking for an event or program we don’t offer?

Email us at parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov

SavoringHistory:Discover,DineandDiscuss It'smorethanjustanouting;it'sachancetoescapetheroutineand discoverahistoricalresourceinyourcommunity.Followingthetour, enjoyadeliciousmealandadelightfulconversationatalocal restaurant.Thisisagreatopportunitytogetoutofthehouse, reconnectwithfriendsandmakenewoneswhiletakingastepback inhistory.

Thereisnocostforthetour,however,ordersplacedfromthe restaurant'smenuaretheresponsibilityoftheparticipant.

Age:50/upFee:Thisfreeprogramrequiresregistration.

Tour:GarthrightHouseatColdHarborBattlefieldPark

Restaurant:OutbackSteakhouse

TheHanoverHistoricalSocietywillgiveabriefpresentationaboutthe GarthrightHousewhichdatesbacktothe1700's.Learnaboutits historyandwhyUnionsurgeonsusedthishouseasafieldhospital. Thehouseisnotopentothepublic.Youwillhaveachancetoview thehistoricalmarkersnearby.

W 4/30 10AM-1PM

Tour:TheWattHouseatGaines'MillBattlefieldPark

Restaurant:ThePatronRestaurant

ANationalParkServiceParkRangerwillgiveusabriefpresentation abouttheWattHouse.Discoverthestoryofthishistorichomefromits timeasaplantationbeforetheCivilWartoitsuseasUnionGeneral FitzJohnPorter'sheadquartersduringtheBattleofGainesMill.

W 5/28 10AM-1:30PM

Tour:WoodlandCemetery

Restaurant:BrickOven

Discoverthehistoryoftheland,whichdatestotheCivilWar,and learnhowitbecamethefinalrestingplaceformorethan6,000 individuals,includingthreeservantsandoneUnionsoldier.

Tu 6/24 10AM-1:30PM

TourandRestaurant:Jake'sPlace

OncecalledJakeSpeer'sFillingStationandStore,thishistoricsitewas builtin1928.Learnaboutthestorybehinditsrevitalization.

W 7/23 11AM-1:30PM

Tour:AshlandPresbyterianChurch

Restaurant:CasaHerraduraFamilyMexicanRestaurant

TheAshlandPresbyteriansanctuarybuildingwasconstructedin1875, makingitthelongestcontinuously-occupiedchurchbuildingin Ashland.Thechurchistheonlyoneknowntohaveasteeple“builtby bonnets.”That,andotherstories,willberelatedbyearlycongregation memberswhowill“cometolife”todescribenotable,andsometimes quirky,peopleandeventsthroughoutour150-yearhistory.

M 8/11 10AM-1:30PM

Nature & Outdoors

Exploretheelementsofthenaturalworldwhile fosteringenvironmentalstewardship, conservation,andadventure.

ExploreHanover

TommytheTomatoneedsyourhelptoExplore Hanover!Embarkonauniqueself-guided adventurewithTommytoseethetrailsand parksofHanoverCounty.ExploreHanover offersauniquewaytoconnectwiththepast whileenjoyingthebeautyofthepresent.The trailsareopenfromsunrisetosunsetdaily. NorthAnnaBattlefieldParkishometotheBlueandGrayTrailwhich highlightsthehistoryofthislocationduringtheCivilWarera.Onthe trailyou’llencounterinterpretativemarkersequippedwithQRCodes thatwilltellthestoryNorthAnnaBattlefieldParkthroughafamilyfriendlylens.

Sat-Mon 6/21-6/30 NorthAnnaBattlefieldPark

OutdoorExplorers

Learnaboutnatureinthisinteractiveoutdoorsactivitygroup.Rainor shine,therewillbehands-onexplorationandlearningwith knowledgeablenatureexpertsinthegreatoutdoors.Parent/guardian dropoffandpickupisstronglyencouraged.

Age:6-13Fee:Thisfreeprogramrequiresregistration. Everwantedtoknowmoreabouttheplantsrightinyourown backyard?LearnmoreabouttheleafygreenswiththeHanover MasterGardenersthroughfun,hands-onlearninginHanoverCounty parks!

Sa 4/26 10AM-11AM TaylorPark

Getreadytonavigateyourwaythroughthegreatoutdoorswithan orienteeringadventure!Inthisaction-packedprogram,kidswilllearn howtouseacompass,readmaps,andexplorenature’shidden paths.Witheachtwistandturn,they'llgainconfidenceintheirability tofindtheirwayandhavefundoingit!

Sa 5/31 10AM-11AM PoorFarmPark

Park Facilities

PicnicShelterReservations

AthleticFacilityUsePermits

HanoverCountyParksandRecreationoffersawiderangeofathletic facilitiestosupportbothyouthandadultathleticprograms.All organizedpractices,games,ortrainingeventsrequireanAthletic FacilityUsePermit.Thisincludeslocalleagues,scholasticevents, tournaments,sportscamps,andothersimilaractivities.Tostartthe reservationprocess,organizationsshouldfirstcompleteanAthletic FacilityUsePermitapplication.Completedapplicationsshouldbe submittedtoathletics@hanovercounty.gov

DatesofUse

Mar1-May31

June1-Aug31

Sep1-Nov30

DeadlineforApplications

December1 March1 June1

PermitsIssued January15 April15 July15

HanoverCountyParksandRecreationoffersavarietyofpicnic sheltersforyournextfamilygathering,celebration,orspecial occasion.Picnicshelterscanbereservedonlineorin-personatthe HanoverCountyParksandRecreationAdministrativeOffice.A completedreservationformandpaymentmustbesubmittedprior touseoftheshelter.Reservationsmaybemadeuptoayearin advance.Pleasenotethatpicnicshelterreservationsdonotinclude exclusiveuseofplaygrounds,courts,fields,orotheradjacent amenities.

Location MaximumCapacity

CourthousePark 50

HanoverWaysidePark Shelter1:75 Shelter2:50

MontpelierPark 100

PoleGreenPark 50

PoorFarmPark Shelter1:50 Shelter2:100 Shelter3:25

TaylorPark 50

WashingtonLacyPark 25

Bookyourpicnicsheltertoday!

Courthouse Park

7232CourtlandFarmDrive

Multipurposeathleticfields

Restroombuilding

Rollerhockeyrink

Picnicshelter

Pavedwalkingtrail

Fishingpond

Playground

Openspace

Parks

HanoverCountyParksofferawidevarietyofrecreational opportunities.Allparksareopenfromdawnuntildusk eachday.Someathleticfacilitieswithlightsare availableforpermittedusesafterdusk.

PoleGreen Park

8227PoleGreenParkLane

Multipurposeathleticfields

Baseballdiamonds

Naturetrails

Picnicshelter

Skatepark

Dogpark

Pickleballcourts

Restroombuilding

Crosscountrycourse

Playground

Sandvolleyballcourt

ColdHarborBattlefieldPark

6005ColdHarborRoad

Pavedwalkingtrail

Historicalinterpretivesignage

Picnicarea

Openspace

PoorFarm Park

13400LibertySchoolRoad

Multipurposeathleticfields

Baseballdiamonds

Naturetrails

Picnicshelters

Picnicareas

Restroombuilding

Playgrounds

Sandvolleyballcourt

RiverAccessSites

Tolearnmoreaboutriveraccesssitesin HanoverCounty,pleasevisitdwr.virginia.gov

Helpuskeepourparksclean-dispose oftrashresponsibly!

Hanover

WaysidePark

8225HanoverWaysideRoad

Picnicshelters

Naturetrails

Playground

HanoverVeteransMemorial

Sandvolleyballcourt

Openspace

MontpelierPark

17203SycamoreTavernLane

Multipurposeathleticfield

Baseballdiamond(comingsoon)

Restroombuilding

Pavedwalkingtrail

Naturetrail

Picnicshelter

Playground

Openspace

TaylorPark

13017TaylorComplexLane

Multipurposeathleticfields

Dogpark

Picnicshelter

Playground

Openspace

NorthAnnaBattlefieldPark

11567VerdonRoad

Naturetrails

Historicalinterpretivesignage

Picnicarea

WashingtonLacyPark

13400WoodsideLane

Naturetrails

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History & Culture

TapestryofResilience: AJourneyThroughtheBrown GroveExperience

In2022,theBrownGrovecommunity achievedrecognitionastheBrownGrove RuralHistoricDistrict,officiallydesignatedas ahistoricallyAfricanAmericancommunity ontheVirginiaregistryandacknowledged asaVirginialandmark.Thefollowingyear, thisdistrictwasaddedtotheNational RegisterofHistoricPlaces.

TheHanoverMuseumofHistory&Culture,in partnershipwiththeBrownGrove PreservationGroup,GeorgeMason University'sJohnMitchellJr.Program,and OperationUnderstanding,isdocumenting thisremarkablehistorythroughtheexhibit titledTapestryofResilience:AJourney ThroughtheBrownGroveExperience.

Theexhibitionwillbeondisplaythrough June21,2025.

Teetotalers&Moonshiners: ProhibitioninVirginia,Distilled

InconjunctionwithHistory&Hops1775,we areproudtosharethejourneyofalcohol distributioninthestateofVirginiawiththecommunity.Virginians imbibedtheirlastlegaldrinkonHalloweennightin1916—morethan threeyearsbeforenationalprohibitionwasenacted.Newspapers reportedbacchanalianscenesintheOldDominion’scitiesas“wets” drankupandboughtoutthestockofsaloonsandbars.Mostofthe state’sliquor,beer,andwineproducersquietlyshutdown.Many farmersworriedthatamajorpartoftheirlivelihoodfromcornand fruithaddisappearedovernight,whilesupportersofprohibition exultedinthepromiseofamorallyupright“DryVirginia.”

TheexhibitionwillbeondisplayfromMarch21throughAugust2,2025.

GiveMeLiberty:Virginia&TheForgingofaNationwasproducedin partnershipbytheJamestown-YorktownFoundationandtheVirginia MuseumofHistory&Culture.ItispresentedbyVirginia's250th Commission

ThisexhibitionwillhighlighttheessentialVirginiapeople,events,and sitesthathelpedbringlibertyanddemocracytothenation. TheHanoverMuseumofHistoryandCultureisexcitedtohostthe premiumtravelingexhibition,“GivemeLiberty:Virginiaandthe ForgingofaNation.”TheexhibitionwillexploreuniqueVirginiapeople, eventsandsitesincommemorationofthesigningoftheDeclaration ofIndependence.

TheexhibitionwillbedisplayedfromMarch24throughMay3,2025.

HanoverCountyhasjoinedwithlocalitiesacrossVirginiainagreeing tocommemoratethe250thanniversaryoftheAmericanRevolution overthenextseveralyears.Thecommitteeisplanningeventsand programsleadingupto2026andbeyond.

Hours Friday-Saturday:10:00AM-2:00PM

SpecialSpringExhibitionHours(March26-May3) Wednesday-Saturday10:00AM-2:00PM andselectSundays(March30,April13,April27)1:00PM-5:00PM

ScheduleaVisit: Pleaseemailmuseum@hanovercounty.govorcall(804)365-3250toscheduleatimewhenwecan welcomeyouoryourgroupforatourofthemuseum.

MONTPELIER RecreationCenter andLibrary

TheMontpelierRecreationCenterandLibraryisthefirstfacilityofits kindinHanover,placinglibraryservicesandrecreationprograms underoneroof.The20,000sffacilityincludesafull-servicelibrary, full-sizegymnasium,stage,classroom,communitymeetingspace, andstudyrooms.

Gymnasium

ThegymnasiumattheMontpelierRecreationCenterandLibraryis designedtosupportawiderangeofprogramsandactivities.The gymnasiumwillbeavailablefordrop-inplaywhilenotinusefor scheduledprograms.Opengymprogramswillbescheduledtoallow specificsportsandotheractivitiesfulluseofthespace.Thegym includespermanentcourtmarkingsforbasketball,pickleball,and volleyball.

ARecPasswillberequiredforaccesstoopengymprogramsand drop-inplay.RecPassesareavailablefreeofchargeandmustbe renewedannually.Pleasenotethatchildrenundertheageof16years mustbesupervisedbyanadultunless:

age14-15withaparent-approvedwaiverthrough membership participatinginaHanoverParksandRecreationsupervised program

SignupforaRecPassonlineatwww.hanoverparksrec.comoratthe frontdesk.

Classroom

Theclassroomsupportsawiderangeofprogramsandactivities facilitatedbyHanoverCountyParksandRecreation.Whennot supportingascheduledprogram,theclassroomisalsoavailablefor communityuse.

Allmeetingsheldinthecommunityclassroommustbeopentothe public.Privatesocialgatheringsarenotpermitted.Useofthe classroomisfreeforeligibleentities.Moreinformationcanbe obtainedandmaybescheduledthroughHanoverCountyParksand Recreation.

MontpelierRecreationCenterandLibrary

15302ClazemontRoad Montpelier,VA23192 (804)883-5161

Hours

Monday-Thursday: 10:00AM-9:00PM

Friday-Saturday:10:00AM-6:00PM

OpenGymPrograms

AfternoonCards

Bridge,Canasta,Pinochle,andSpadesorbringa newgametosharewithfriends

BoardGameBonanza

Dropinandplayyourfavoriteboardgameswith newandoldfriends

Body-BrainFitness

Chair-basedfitnessthatwillactivateyourbody andbrainthroughlowimpactexercise

InspireandCreate

Eachsessionwillfeatureauniquecraftplannedfor allagesandabilities

LearntoPlayPickleball

Basicpickleballinstructionincludingrulesofthe gameandscoringwithtimetopractice

OpenGym

Thegymnasiumisavailablefordrop-inplay whentherearenoscheduledactivities.

OpenGymBasketball

Designatedtimeforbasketballonly.Ballswillbe availableforuse.

OpenGymPickleball

Designatedforpickleballplayonthreecourts. Indoorballsandpaddleswillbeavailable.

StepbyStep

Walkerstakeoverthegymfordedicatedwalking timetogettheheartpumping

Lil‘Sprouts

Childrenages5andunderwithparent/guardian enjoyunstructuredplay

Scantolearnmoreaboutthefacilityand toviewthemonthlyactivitycalendar!

News and Updates

GenerousDonationBrings10AED’stoParks

Afterhearingaboutaninspiringlife-savingeventthatoccurredatPoleGreen Park,SamZeidanknewthatheneededtogetinvolved.TheHanoverresident andbusinessmanmadeagenerousdonationof$50,000tosupportthe purchaseandinstallationoftenAEDunitsthatwillbeinstalledinCountyparks. AED’s,orautomatedexternaldefibrillators,provideanelectricalshocktothe hearttore-establishanormalrhythmduringcardiacemergencies.Scanthe codebelowtolearnmoreaboutthisinspiringstoryandtheAEDinstallation project.

NewPlaygroundsPlannedforPoleGreen andPoorFarmParks

PoleGreenParkandPoorFarmParkhavetwoofthebusiest playgroundsintheCounty.It’snosurprisethattheexistingequipment isshowingsignsofwearandarenowdueforreplacement.Beginning inMay2025,thelargeplayspacesateachparkwillbecompletely renovated.Thenewplaysystemsincludeawiderangeoffeatures thatwillimprovesafety,accessibility,andtheoverallplayexperience basedonfeedbackgatheredfromcommunitysurveys.Someofthe notablefeaturesincludepoured-in-placerubbersurfacing, wheelchairaccess,expandedswings,andadditionalshade.Pole Green’snewequipmentwillincludetheregion’sonlyeight-footwide MightyDescentslideandPoorFarmboastscreativeplayelements likechickens,strawbales,andatractorintegratedintotheplay space.Staytunedforannouncementsonthegrandopeningforthese twonewplayspaces.

AthleticFieldImprovementsUnderway

Ifyou’vevisitedanyoftheCounty’slargeparksrecently,youmayhavenoticed arangeofconstructionactivitiestakingplace.Avarietyofathleticfieldprojects areunderwayorplannedforthenearfutureatPoleGreenPark,PoorFarmPark, andCourthousePark.Thesethreeparkssupportthousandsofyouthandadult athleteseachweekduringthespringandfallseasons.Someofthe improvementsincludenewscoreboardsandgoalpostsforfootballfields,new fencingatallbaseballdiamonds,irrigationimprovements,andpavingof parkinglots.Newbenchesandspectatorbleachersarealsobeinginstalledat severalfacilities.

PickleballCourtExpansionPlanned

PickleballcontinuestoreignasAmerica’sfastest-growingsport.Thedemand foraddedcourtspaceinHanoverCountyisapparentandHanoverCounty ParksandRecreationwillpursuethecreationof18additionalcourts,spread acrossseveralparksites,overthenexttwoyears.TheCountyhasfourpublic courtsavailableatPoleGreenParkandthreeindoorcourtsaremadeavailable atspecifictimesattheMontpelierRecreationCenterandLibrary.Thenew courtswilleasecrowdingatexistingsitesandallowmorepeopletoenjoythe infectioussport.Countyofficialsarefinalizingsiteengineeringforthenew courtsinpreparationforseekinganamendmenttoeachpark’sConditionalUse Permit.Staytunedforupdatesonthisexcitingproject!

ParkServicesHarnessesthePowerof Robotics

ThenewestmemberoftheParkServicesteamdoesn’tneedalunchbreak, doesn’thavelegs,andwillreceivenopaycheck.TheParkServicesteamis implementingaroboticfieldpaintertosaveontimeandmaterials.TheTurf TankIIroboticfieldpainterutilizesGPStechnologyandhastheabilitytopaint perfectlystraightfieldlineswhileusing50%lesspaintthantraditionalmethods. TheParkServicesteamwillworkwithHanover-basedathleticorganizationsto doinitialfieldlayouts,allowingfieldstobemarkedperfectlytostarttheseason. Athleticorganizationswillthenmaintainthoseoriginallinesthroughoutthe season.TheTurfTankIIcanpaintafull-sizesoccerfieldinabout28minutesand afull-sizefootballfieldwithyardagenumbersandhashmarksinabout3.5 hours.

PoleGreenParkPlayground

PoorFarmParkPlayground