Parks and Recreation Digest - Fall 2023 | Winter 2024

Our Promise:

The Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities (PRCF) promises to make available, affordable, accessible, and enjoyable activities for all children in the City of Richmond. To keep this promise, out staff will reduce fees based on ability to pay. Please discuss your needs with our staff.

Volunteers:

We encourage support from parents and members of the community. If you are interested in volunteer opportunities, please contact your local community center or park staff member.

Inclusion Statement:

PRCF is committed to providing quality inclusive recreation and leisure activities to all residents in this community regardless of their level of ability. We value and support inclusive opportunities in all activities, programs and services throughout the city.

To request a modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact the Therapeutic Recreation office at 804-6466934.

Non City Resident Fee:

Non city residents must pay an additional $20 fee per program or activity.

On-going Programs:

Please note that on-going programs will expire February 29, 2024 and require registering again.

Payments for Programs:

PRCF cannot take cash as a form of payment for any of the programs that we offer. We accept money orders, cashier checks, credit cards, and personal checks. Checks and money orders should be made payable to “City of Richmond.”

Operation Hours:

Operation hours for parks and community centers can be found on the Facilities Listing pages.

City Holidays:

The City of Richmond offices and community centers will be closed on the following holidays: Labor Day, Indigenous People’s Day, Election Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving Holiday (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday), Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and Presidents’s Day.

Photo Credits: Tamara Jenkins, Michael Wallace, or Alfonzo Mathis, unless otherwise noted.

Athletics - Adult

Adult Beginners Tennis

Participants will learn the basic fundamental skills while having fun! These lessons will work on hand/ eye coordination, learning to use proper grips, and technique on ground strokes, volleys, serves, and overheads. Scoring and basic strategy regarding all parts of the court will be learned.

Ages: 18 years and over

Registration Dates: August 1 - September 22

Program Dates: September 27 - October 18 |

Wednesday

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident Location: Byrd Park Tennis Courts

Ages: 18 years and over

Registration Dates: August 1 - September 22

Program Dates: September 27 - October 18 |

Wednesday

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident Location: Battery Park Tennis Courts

Intro to Pickleball

Join us on the courts! Players will receive two hours of instruction each week to learn the basics; serves, return, scoring, court positions, and much more!

Ages: 50 years and over

Date: October 3 - October 17 | Tuesday

Time: 10 a.m. - noon

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident Location: Bryan Park

Ages: 50 years and over

Date: October 5 - October 19 | Thursday

Time: 10 a.m. - noon

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident Location: Broad Rock Sports Complex

Pickleball Open Gym

Join us on the courts! Players will be able to play in a few pick up pickleball games, while learning a few new skills from other players!

Ages: 55 years and over

Date: On-going | Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday Time: 12:30 - 3 p.m.

Price: Free Location: Humphrey Calder Community Center

Ages: 55 years and over

Date: On-going | Tuesday & Thursday Time: 1 - 3 p.m.

Price: Free Location: Southside Community Center

Back in the Game

This program is giving an positive outlet to adults that assists in their mental well-being. By playing basketball, one’s confidence, self-esteem, and ability to communicate positively with others can be improved.

Ages: 40 years and over

Date: September 19 - November 28 | Tuesday

Time: 10 a.m. - noon

Price: Free Location: Bellemeade Community Center

Ages: 30 years and over

Date: On-going | Wednesday Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Price: Free Location: Powhatan Community Center

Athletics - Adult

Badminton Club

Participants will compete in badminton games, while also learning skills in a competitive environment.

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: On-going | Thursday

Time: 5:30 - 8 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Humphrey Calder Community Center

Wheelchair Rugby

Based on the fundamentals of Basketball with the adaptation of wheelchairs. This is an open gym program. Competition games are played.

Ages: 18 years and over

Date: On-going | Monday

Time: 5:30 - 8 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Humphrey Calder Community Center

Athletics - Youth

Table Tennis Club

Participants will play in competitive games. For beginners, skill and technique lessons are available.

Ages: 12 years and over

Date: On-going | Thursday

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Humphrey Calder Community Center

Ages: 12 years and over

Date: On-going | Thursday

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Hickory Hill Community Center

Soccer

Players will learn the fundamentals of soccer including the rules, regulations, and various playing techniques. Please contact your local community center for practice days and times.

Ages: 4 - 14 years

Price: $25 city resident | $45 non resident

Registration Dates: August 1 - October 6

Season Dates: September 22 - November 11

Youth Basketball

Players will have an opportunity to learn the rules, skills, and plays associated with basketball. Please contact your local community center for practice days and times.

Ages: 5 - 15 years

Price: $25 city resident | $45 non resident

Registration Dates: October 1 - December 30

Season Dates: January 12 - March 16

Cheerleading

Learn team building exercises, sportsmanship, and team play. Curriculum includes body movement, dexterity development, and coordination along with stunts, cheer, and dance techniques. Please contact your local community center for practice days and times.

Ages: 5 -17 years

Price: $25 city resident | $45 non resident

Registration Dates: August 1 - September 16

Season Dates: August 26 - October 16

Tennis Participants will be taught basic fundamental skills while having fun! Basic strokes will be taught such as forehand, backhand, and how to serve.

Ages: 4 - 6 years

Registration Dates: August 1 - September 22

Season Dates: September 26 - October 17 | Tuesday

Time: 4 - 4:30 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident Location: Byrd Park Tennis Courts

Ages: 4 - 6 years

Registration Dates: August 1 - September 22

Season Dates: September 26 - October 17 | Tuesday

Time: 4 - 4:30 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident

Location: Battery Park Tennis Courts

Ages: 7 - 9 years

Registration Dates: August 1 - September 22

Season Dates: September 26 - October 17 | Tuesday

Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident Location: Byrd Park Tennis Courts

Ages: 7 - 9 years

Registration Dates: August 1 - September 22

Season Dates: September 26 - October 17 | Tuesday

Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident Location: Battery Park Tennis Courts

Ages: 10 - 14 years

Registration Dates: August 1 - September 22

Season Dates: September 26 - October 17 | Tuesday

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident Location: Byrd Park Tennis Courts

Ages: 10 - 14 years

Registration Dates: August 1 - September 22

Season Dates: September 26 - October 17 | Tuesday

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident Location: Battery Park Tennis Courts

Athletics - Youth

Tennis Continued...

Ages: 15 - 17 years

Registration Dates: August 1 - September 22

Season Dates: September 27 - October 18 |

Wednesday

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident Location: Byrd Park Tennis Courts

Ages: 15 - 17 years

Registration Dates: August 1 - September 22

Season Dates: September 27 - October 18 |

Wednesday

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident Location: Battery Park Tennis Courts

Youth and Adult Beginner Fencing

Fencing is an Olympic competitive sport of strategy, finesse, skill, and endurance. It develops focus, strategic thinking, good sportsmanship, and teamwork and is a great sport that can lead to college and scholarship opportunities. Fencing equipment will be provided.

Ages: 10 years and over

Registration Dates: September 1 - October 1

Season Dates: October 4 - October 25 | Wednesday

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident Location: Randolph Community Center

Wheel Chair Rugby

Based on the fundamentals of rugby, with the adaptation for wheelchairs. This is an open gym program.

Ages: 15 years and over

Dates: On-going | Monday

Time: 5:30 - 8 p.m.

Price: Free Location: Humphrey Calder Community Center

Cobra Boxing

Cobra Boxing athletes will learn the sport of Olympic boxing while developing character and learning competitive excellence, and helping to grow the sport in the state of Virginia. The program strives to encourage, teach motivation, guidance, and inspiration to build character and strength. In addition, members will learn skills such as discipline and respect tat can be used in the community, home, work, and school.

Ages: 5 years and over

Dates: On-going | Monday - Friday

Time: 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Cobra Boxing Gym at Southside Community Center

Fit for Kidz Run Club

For kids who like to run, walk, or jog, this program will improve their physical health and learn the fundamentals of running and conditioning.

Ages: 6 - 12 years

Dates: On-going | Monday & Wednesday

Time: 7 - 7:45 a.m.

Price: Free Location: Bellemeade Community Center

After School Program

Recreational activities such as sports, arts and crafts, music, dance, and the performing arts will keep children active and having fun, while staff ensure a focus on building character and learning life skills.

The program is held Monday through Friday from 2:45 until 6 p.m. on all fully operating school days. Parents or guardians must pick up their children not riding the after school activity bus promptly at 6 p.m. Participants must be enrolled at the selected elementary school. Registration at Humphrey Calder or Randolph Community Centers are open to the public.

Please note that if Richmond Public Schools are operating on a half day, the After School Program will not occur.

Ages: 5 - 12 years

Fall 2023 Program Dates: August 28 - December 22

Time: 2:45 - 6 p.m.

Price: $60 resident | $80 non resident

Ages: 5 - 12 years

Winter 2024 Program Dates: January 8 - May 30

Time: 2:45 - 6 p.m.

Bellevue E.S. 2301 E. Grace Street Blackwell E.S. 300 East 15th Street

Broad Rock E.S.

Ferguson Lane

G.W. Carver E.S. 1110 West Leigh Street

Loris Harrison Jones E.S. (John B. Cary E.S. ) 3021 Maplewood Avenue

Chimborazo E.S. 3000 E. Marshall Street

Fairfield E.S. 2510 Phaup Street

J.B. Fisher E.S. 3701 Garden Road

Frances W. McClenney E.S. (Ginter Park E.S.) 3817 Chamberlayne Avenue

Humphrey Calder Community Center 414 N. Thompson Street

Miles Jones E.S. 200 Beaufont Drive

Henry Marsh E.S. 813 N. 28th Street

Oak Grove | Bellemeade E.S. 1800 Lynhaven Avenue

Barack Obama E.S. 3101 Fendall Avenue

Overby Sheppard E.S. 2300 First Avenue

Patrick Henry School of Arts and Sciences 3411 Semmes Avenue Randolph Community Center 1415 Grayland Avenue

G.H. Reid E.S. 1301 Whitehead Road

Southampton E.S 3333 Cheverly Road

Swansboro E.S.

Midlothian Turnpike

Westover Hills E.S. 1301 Jahnke Road

Woodville E.S. 2000 N. 28th Street

Aquatics

Richmond Riptides Swim Team

Has your child just finished an amazing league swim season and is interested in swimming during the school year? Has he or she just finished swim lessons and you’re looking for more? Well look no further!

The Richmond Riptides Swim Team is designed to offer a competitive swimming experience to youth ages 5 to 18 years old. Swimmers will have the opportunity to learn all four swimming strokes, build self-confidence, meet new friends, and become stronger swimmers in an exciting and fun environment.

The Richmond Riptides Swim Team competes in the Virginia Community Swim League (VCSL), which is comprised of municipally sponsored teams from the Richmond and Tidewater areas, in USA Swim meets, and local fun meets. All participants must be able to swim the length of a 25 yard pool on their own to be eligible to participate with the team.

To register for the program please contact the program at RichmondCityRiptides@gmail.com

Ages: 6 years and over

Dates: On-going | Monday - Friday

Time: 4 - 7 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Swansboro Indoor Pool

Richmond Riptides Dive

Riptides Dive is a beginner diving program designed to teach basic techniques of competitive diving.

Ages: 9 years and under

Dates: September 5 - November 12 | SundayThursday

Time: 5 - 5:55 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Dive RVA - 2256 Dabney Road

Ages: 10 - 13 years

Dates: September 5 - November 12 | SundayThursday

Time: 6 - 6:55 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Dive RVA - 2256 Dabney Road

Ages: 14 - 18 years

Dates: September 5 - November 12 | SundayThursday

Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Dive RVA - 2256 Dabney Road

Aquatics

Lifeguard School

This class will provide entry level participants with the knowledge and skills to prepare for the Lifeguard Training Course. This class will focus primarily on stroke improvement and conditioning. Interested candidates should be familiar with freestyle and elementary breaststroke.

Ages: 15 years and over

Dates: On-going | Thursday

Time: 7 - 8 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Swansboro Pool

Open Swim

All ages are welcome for this swim time! All children must meet the height requirement to swim alone, otherwise they must be accompanied by an adult.

Ages: All ages

Days: On - going | Monday - Friday

Time: Noon - 4 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Swansboro Indoor Pool

First Aid | CPR | AED

Participants enrolled in this program will be taught how to recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies. For more information, please contact Erica Kirkland at 804646-8849 or Erica.Kirkland@rva.gov.

Ages: 13 years and over

Day: October 4 | Wednesday

Time: Noon - 4 p.m.

Price: $100 resident | $120 non resident Location: Bellemeade Pool

Water Aerobics

This is a shallow water, medium impact aerobics class designed to increase heart rate, burn fat, and strengthen muscles. A great workout for abdominals, glutes, and thighs.

Ages: 50 years and over

Dates: On-going | Monday - Friday

Time: 9 - 10 a.m.

Price: Free

Location: Swansboro Pool

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: On-going | Monday, Wednesday, & Friday

Time: 10 - 11 a.m.

Price: Free

Location: Bellemeade Pool

Ages: 50 years and over

Dates: On-going | Monday, Wednesday, & Friday

Time: 11 a.m. - noon

Price: Free

Location: Swansboro Pool

Deep Water Aerobics

This is a Deep water, medium impact aerobics class designed to increase heart rate, burn fat, and strengthen muscles. A great workout for abdominals, buttocks, and thighs.

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: On-going | Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 10 - 11 a.m.

Price: Free

Location: Swansboro Indoor Pool

Aqua Jogging

Aqua Jogging is geared to train your cardiovascular system as well as give you a total body workout with no impact. This class is good for both beginners and more experienced individuals looking to perform a cardio workout. Maximize your potential using a combination of deep water exercises, shallow water exercises, pool side strength training, and fun. Participants must be comfortable with water.

Ages: 18 years and over

Days: On-going | Monday - Friday

Time: 9 - 10 a.m.

Price: Free

Location: Bellemeade Pool

Ages: 18 years and over

Days: On-going | Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Time: 11 a.m. - noon

Price: Free Location: Bellemeade Pool

Aqua Boxing

Make a splash with this medium to high impact high intensity aerobics workout that helps you improve flexibility, strength, balance, and aerobic endurance. Jabs, uppercuts, hooks, and defensive skills all while in water!!!

Ages: 15 years and over

Dates: On-going | Monday Time: 7 - 8 p.m.

Price: Free Location: Swansboro Pool

Aqua Drumming

Join us with Drumming in the water. This program combines drum rhythms with pool fun. With this high energy aerobics class let our instructor lead you in making your own beats and rhythms while exercising at your own pace.

Ages: 15 years and over

Dates: On-going | Tuesday

Time: 7 - 8 p.m.

Price: Free Location: Swansboro Pool

Aquatics

Aqua Yoga

This program provides an opportunity to become one with yourself, to relax, to feel restored, etc. This is an ideal opportunity for those who may have limited joint mobility to experience some relief.

Ages: 18 years and over

Days: September 15 - December 15 | Friday Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Bellemeade Pool

Wave Rider Aqua Cycling

High intensity class utilizing stationary aqua bikes in 3-4 feet of water. Even those who are unable to swim are able to participate! Pedaling in the water allows resistance. Aquatic exercises are performed both on and off of the bikes. This class is taught by certified instructors. If you’re looking to lose weight, this is an excellent opportunity to work towards accomplishing your goal!

Ages: 15 years and over

Days: September 12 - December 5 | Tuesday Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Bellemeade Pool

Aquatics

Swim Lessons

The objective of the “Learn to Swim” courses are to teach children, teens, and adults to be safe in, on, and around the water and to swim well. Aquatic and personal water safety skills are taught in a logical progression through six levels. PRCF teaches swim lessons for preschoolers (ages 3-4 years) and those that are ages 5 years and over for levels 1 and 2. Participants are encouraged to sign up for the appropriate level based on their level of swimming ability. There may be a time where a participant is switched to a different class depending on their ability.

Registration for all “Learn to Swim” classes will take place online. Unfortunately, the Aquatics Division is unable to hold spaces due to previous enrollment, age, group, or level of the child. Each class is on a first come, first served basis until all classes and levels are full. Please note that class availability are subject to change. Classes are also subject to be cancelled as a result of inclement weather. We will work to schedule make up classes, however there may be times that classes will not be made up.

For more information, please contact Erica Kirkland at 804-646-8849 or Erica.Kirkland@rva.gov.

Ages: 5 - 12 years

Level: 1

Dates: On-going | Monday & Wednesday

Time: 5 - 5:45 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident Location: Bellemeade Pool

Ages: 5 - 12 years

Level: 2

Dates: On-going | Monday & Wednesday

Time: 6 - 6:45 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident Location: Bellemeade Pool

Ages: 13 years and over

Level: Adult

Dates: On-going | Monday & Wednesday

Time: 7 - 7:45 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident Location: Bellemeade Pool

Ages: 3 - 4 years

Level: Preschool

Dates: On-going | Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 10 - 10:30 a.m.

Price: $15 resident | $35 non resident

Location: Bellemeade Pool

Ages: 6 months - 2 years

Level: Parent and Tot

Dates: On-going | Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.

Price: $15 resident | $35 non resident

Location: Bellemeade Pool

Dance

City Dance Program

The City Dance Program offers complete training in a wide variety of dance disciplines and related movement for children aged three years and up, beginners through advanced levels. Children’s classes run all year, so that the young dancers can take time to achieve mastery over their chosen dance form.

Classes are age appropriate and based on the developmental needs of each student. The more advanced classes are graded on experience and natural abilities. Students can choose from the regular class schedule or the intensive program, which is designed for the more serious dancer.

Dance Attire:

For girls, sky blue or black leotard is preferred, with pink tights and pink leather ballet shoes. No cover-ups please. A chiffon dance skirt is permitted, and MUST be worn around the child’s natural waist. For boys, a white tee shirt, navy blue fitted shorts, black ballet shoes, and white socks or a black tank-top leotard and jazz pants with white ballet shoes.

Hippety Hop

Age appropriate Hip-Hop for the little ones. Exciting rhythms and moves to teach coordination and attention span.

Ages: 6 - 9 years

Dates: September 18 - January 29 | Monday

Time: 6 - 6:45 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 6 - 9 years

Dates: February 5 - May 20 | Monday

Time: 6 - 6:45 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Kinderdance

An introduction to movement for the youngest dancers. Students will gain spatial awareness, letter, and number recognition.

Age: 4 - 5 years

Dates: September 19 - January 30 | Tuesday

Time: 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Age: 4 - 5 years

Dates: February 6 - May 21 | Tuesday

Time: 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Kinderjazz

Students will learn the basics of classic jazz dance, with warm up, isolations, and jazz walks.

Ages: 6 - 9 years

Dates: September 18 - January 29 | Monday

Time: 6:45 - 7:45 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 6 - 9 years

Dates: February 5 - May 20 | Monday

Time: 6:45 - 7:45 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Creative Movement

Watch the little ones improve spatial awareness and practice waiting in turn, working cooperatively with others, and developing agility and poise.

Age: 3 years

Dates: September 23 - February 3 | Saturday

Time: 11 - 11:45 a.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Age: 3 years

Dates: February 8 - May 25 | Saturday

Time: 11 - 11:45 a.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Acrobatics

Students will gain flexibility and strength while learning the basics of tumbling and acrobatics.

Ages: 7 years and over

Dates: September 23 - February 3 | Saturday

Time: Noon - 1 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15 Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 7 years and over

Dates: February 8 - May 25 | Saturday

Time: Noon - 1 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15 Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Pre Ballet I

Introduction of gross locomotor moves across the floor, as well as creative movement and basic ballet moves.

Age: 6 - 7 years

Dates: September 19 - January 30 | Tuesday

Time: 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Age: 6 - 7 years

Dates: February 6 - May 21 | Tuesday

Time: 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ballet I

Through the traditional barre and center work, students will learn poise and correct posture.

Age: 8 - 9 years

Dates: September 19 - January 30 | Tuesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Age: 8 - 9 years

Dates: February 6 - May 21 | Tuesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ballet II and III

A continuation of Ballet I. The class focuses on intermediate barre work, floor exercises, and across the floor combinations.

Ages: 10 - 16 years

Dates: September 19 - January 30 | Tuesday

Time: 7 - 8 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 10 - 16 years

Dates: February 6 - May 21 | Tuesday

Time: 7 - 8 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Beginning Tap

Basic tap exercise and practiced at the barre and in the center of the floor. Tap adds another skill to learning; listening to the teacher’s taps and then repeating them back using self control and memorization.

Ages: 7 years and over

Dates: September 21 - February 1 | Thursday Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 7 years and over

Dates: February 8 - May 25 | Thursday Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Tap II

Previous participation in Jazz/Tap or a Ballet/Tap class are a pre-requisite for joining this fast paced Show Tap class. This class must be taken by all students before admission to a higher level of tap, including the rhythm tap class.

Ages: 10 - 16 years

Dates: September 21 - February 1 | Thursday Time: 7 - 8 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 10 - 16 years

Dates: February 8 - May 25 | Thursday

Time: 7 - 8 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Lyrical II and III

Lyrical dance incorporates ballet and jazz techniques and is characterized as movement that corresponds with the lyrics of the music. In this class, students will deeply explore the meaning behind the movement and lyrics and will experience more advanced techniques.

Ages: 9 - 16 years

Dates: September 20 - January 31 | Wednesday Time: 7:15 - 8:15 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 9 - 16 years

Dates: February 7 - May 22 | Wednesday

Time: 7:15 - 8:15 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Dance

Modern Dance I

This class is a pre-requisite for any of our students interested in joining one of our companies. Modern dance is a technique that includes elements of many other dance forms. It includes floor work, improvisation, and alignment as well as basic leaps.

Ages: 7 - 9 years

Dates: September 21 - February 1 | Thursday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 7 - 9 years

Dates: February 8 - May 25 | Thursday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Modern Dance II and III

Modern dance is a technique that includes elements of many other dance forms. It includes floor work, improvisation, and alignment as well as basic leaps.

Ages: 10 - 16 years

Dates: September 21 - February 1 | Thursday

Time: 7 - 8 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 10 - 16 years

Dates: February 8 - May 25 | Thursday Time: 7 - 8 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15 Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Musical Theatre with Dance

Using choreography from popular musicals, students will learn to combine dance techniques with storytelling to help develop stage presence and improve dance techniques.

Ages: 7 - 15 years

Dates: September 20 - January 31 | Wednesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 7 - 15 years

Dates: February 7 - May 22 | Wednesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Jazz I and II

Jazz music and dance are indigenous art forms in the United States. Classical Jazz is still incorporated in many Broadway musicals, while evolving into ever changing popular dance forms from Street Dance to Hip-Hop and beyond.

Ages: 9 years and over

Dates: September 18 - January 29 | Monday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 9 years and over

Dates: September 20 - January 31 | Wednesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 9 years and over

Dates: February 5 - May 20 | Monday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 9 years and over

Dates: February 7 - May 22 | Wednesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Hip Hop I and II

This class covers the basics of street dance and video style techniques.

Ages: 10 - 16 years

Dates: September 18 - January 29 | Monday

Time: 7 - 8 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 10 - 16 years

Dates: February 5 - May 20 | Monday

Time: 7 - 8 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 15

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Youth Development Program

Connecting U Teen Mentoring

This program will motivate teens to connect in a positive space to build a healthy relationship with each other through team building, character treats, and respect.

Age: 13 - 17 years

Dates: On-going | Monday & Wednesday Time: 7 - 8 p.m.

Price: Free Location: Bellemeade Community Center

G.R.O.W.T.H.

Girls Recognizing Opportunities With Thinking and Helpfulness is a mentoring group for young ladies only. For the duration of the program, staff provide a safe place for young ladies to come and be themselves. There will be mentoring, homework assistance, female entrepreneur speakers, and much more.

Age: 10 - 14 years

Dates: On-going | Thursday Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Blackwell Community Center

“Be A Light”

A male teen mentoring program that will assist participants on how to build healthy relationships with each other, engage them with team building exercises, and conflict resolution techniques.

Ages: 12 - 17 years

Dates: October 16 - December 18 | 3rd Monday of the month

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Price: Free Location: Hickory Hill Community Center

Journey - Mapping Your Career Course

Do you dream of becoming an artist or entertainer?

Discover what it takes to have a career in music, theatre, and backstage technical jobs such as lighting, sound, and scenic design. In this course, teens will gain the necessary training and skills in the arts for future summer employment and beyond. Auditions, interviews, and orientation are scheduled for Saturday, September 17 at 10 a.m.

Ages: 13 - 17 years

Dates: October 17 - June 12 | Monday

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Price: Free for city residents | $20 non residents Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Therapeutic Recreation

Just Craftin’ Around

Are you ready to unleash your creativity? We welcome everyone who is 18 and older to join our crafts group. As we make floral, décor, and other crafts, you can make new friends, exchange ideas, and learn about the world of crafts. It is recommended that caregivers stay for the entire session. For more information, please call 804-646-6934.

Age: 18 and over

Dates: October 3 - December 5 | Every Other Tuesday

Time: 11 a.m. - noon

Price: Free

Location: Hickory Hill Community Center

Adaptive Yoga

This class will focus on improving flexibility, balance, strength and breathing through simple poses you can do sitting in a wheelchair or on a mat.

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: September 11 | Monday

Time: 11 a.m. - noon

Price: Free

Location: Powhatan Hill Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: September 25 | Monday

Time: 11 a.m. - noon

Price: Free

Location: Powhatan Hill Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: October 2 | Monday

Time: 11 a.m. - noon

Price: Free

Location: Powhatan Hill Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: November 6 | Monday

Time: 11 a.m. - noon

Price: Free Location: Powhatan Hill Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: December 4 | Monday

Time: 11 a.m. - noon

Price: Free

Location: Powhatan Hill Community Center

Roll and Tumble

An adaptive based gymnastics program catered to children who have physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities. This program allows participants to gain hands on experience and learn the fundamentals of gymnastics while engaging in meaningful play. This is a fun way for children to get their body moving and learn skills to improve coordination, social skills, communication, strength, and endurance. Parents are required to be in attendance with their child during the sessions and will be guided by an instructor.

Age: 3 - 5 years

Dates: September 26 - December 5 | Every Other Tuesday

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Randolph Community Center

Age: 3 - 5 years

Dates: September 28 - December 7 | Every Other Thursday

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Randolph Community Center

Between The Lines

We offer a unique community-based book club program for adolescents and adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Ages: 18 years and older

Dates: October 3 - May 28 | Tuesday

Time: 11 a.m. - noon

Price: Free

Location: Richmond Main Library

RVA Traveler

This program is for individuals with disabilities ages 18 and older and provides the opportunity to participate in leisure activities within the community while socializing with their peers. Small-group community outings will take place at various times and on various days of the week. In accordance with their schedules and areas of interest, participants will sign up for specific events. For more information, please call 804-646-6934.

Age: 18 and over

Dates: September 28 - December 7 | Thursday Time: 11 a.m. - noon

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident Location: Various

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The festival will be in person at Pine Camp Theater in Richmond, Virginia in 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity. Write and produce a great adventure!

Performing Arts

Tiny Tales with Virginia Repertory Theater

Stories come alive as students delve into the imaginary worlds of their favorite books! Using age appropriate creative drama, experienced Virginia Rep teaching artists guide the participants through a fun, interactive, and multi sensory journey through a work of children’s literature. Students are encouraged to offer ideas and suggestions to tackle problems and solve conflicts all while counting, sequencing, singing, and moving with their bodies. Within the pages of a book, the group discovers the resolution to their obstacle.

Ages: 4 - 6 years

Dates: September 5 - December 12 | Tuesday

Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 23

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 4 - 6 years

Dates: January 16 - May 7 | Tuesday

Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 23

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

YOU - The Singer!

This class will take the student on a complete journey from DREAMS to ON STAGE performing and all the ins and outs of how the voice is used during each stage - both singing and speaking!

Ages: 7 - 10 years

Dates: September 6 - December 13 | Wednesday

Time: 5 - 6 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 23

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 7 - 10 years

Dates: January 17 - May 8 | Wednesday Time: 5 - 6 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 21 Location: Pine Camp Arts and Commun3ty Center

Keep on Singing, YOU!

This class will allow the student to continue from what they learned in YOU - The Singer!

Ages: 7 - 10 years

Dates: September 6 - December 13 | Wednesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 23

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 7 - 10 years

Dates: January 17 - May 8 | Wednesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 23

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

YOU - The Teen Singer!

Learn proper breathing, dynamic control, and more. This class will take the student on a complete journey from DREAMS to ON STAGE performing and all the ins and outs of how the voice is used during every stage - both singing and speaking!

Ages: 11 - 15 years

Dates: September 6 - December 13 | Wednesday

Time: 7 - 8 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 23

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Communty Center

Ages: 11 - 15 years

Dates: January 17 - May 8 | Wednesday

Time: 7 - 8 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 23

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Youth Musical Theatre

This introductory course will teach students a combination of acting, singing, and dance skills. Students will engage in interactive activities that will expose them to theatre techniques. This course will encourage them to have an appreciation for performances in dramatic arts.

Ages: 7 - 10 years

Dates: September 7 - December 14 | Thursday

Time: 5 - 6 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 23

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 7 - 10 years

Dates: January 18 - May 9 | Thursday

Time: 5 - 6 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 23

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Photo credit: Pine Camp Arts & Community Center

Performing Arts

Teen Theatre

Learn tools for creating improvised scenes, developing characters, exploring acting techniques, and actor readiness. Be encouraged to make strong, bold, and fun character choices. Along with this, students will learn how to act through song and through movement. Let’s laugh and learn!

Ages: 13 - 18 years

Dates: September 6 - December 13 | Wednesday

Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 23

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 13 - 18 years

Dates: January 17 - May 8 | Wednesday

Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 23

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Improv and Acting

Is your child a budding actor or actress? We are looking for you! Join us as we learn basic improv and acting skills, set design, and script writing. Come out and give us an Oscar worthy performance!

Ages: 6 - 12 years

Dates: October 4 - December 20 | Wednesday

Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Westover Community Center

Keyboard I

Students will get familiar with the keyboard - all 88 keys- and learn about pitch, treble and bass clef, rhythm, and be introduced to musicians who made the piano and music legendary! Instruments provided.

Ages: 7 - 10 years

Dates: September 5- December 12 | Tuesday

Time: 5 - 6 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 23

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 6 years and over

Dates: September 18 - October 23 | Monday

Time: 5 - 5:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Ann Hardy Community Center

Ages: 6 years and over

Dates: September 18 - October 23 | Monday

Time: 5:30 - 6 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Ann Hardy Community Center

Ages: 6 years and over

Dates: September 19 - October 24 | Tuesday

Time: 5 - 5:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Ann Hardy Community Center

Ages: 6 years and over

Dates: September 19 - October 24 | Tuesday

Time: 5:30 - 6 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Ann Hardy Community Center

Ages: 6 years and over

Dates: September 20 - October 25 | Wednesday

Time: 5 - 5:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Ann Hardy Community Center

Ages: 6 years and over

Dates: September 20 - October 25 | Wednesday

Time: 5:30 - 6 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Ann Hardy Community Center

Ages: 6 years and over

Dates: September 21 - October 26 | Thursday

Time: 5 - 5:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Ann Hardy Community Center

Ages: 6 years and over

Dates: September 21 - October 26 | Thursday

Time: 5:30 - 6 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Ann Hardy Community Center

Performing Arts

Guitar I

This beginner class is where students will learn the basics to making music and playing the guitar. Students will primarily learn through the songs that they choose as a class. They will learn about rhythm, melody, chords, soloing, music history, and reading music. The class will conclude with a program to showcase what students have learned this session. Instruments provided.

Ages: 7 - 11 years

Dates: September 7 - December 14 | Thursday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 23

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 13 - 17 years

Dates: September 7 - December 14 | Thursday

Time: 5 - 6 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 23

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: September 7 - December 14 | Thursday

Time: 7 - 8 p.m.

Price: $85 resident | $105 non resident Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 7 - 11 years

Dates: January 18 - May 9 | Thursday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 23

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 13 - 17 years

Dates: January 18 - May 9 | Thursday

Time: 5 - 6 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 23

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: January 18 - May 9 | Thursday

Time: 7 - 8 p.m.

Price: $85 resident | $105 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Express Yourself

Come and experience the fun and exciting facts about music! Learn where music came from and how we express ourselves through it. You will be able to learn how to create your very own music.

Ages: 6 - 12 years

Dates: November 7 - January 30 | Tuesday

Time: 5 - 6 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Westover Community Center

Just Music

Is there a budding musician in your house? Well, this class is for them! Participants will be introduced to music and exposed to elements such as creative writing, music production, and live music recording.

Age: 10 - 16 years

Dates: On-going | Monday & Friday

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Bellemeade Community Center

Visual Arts

Hand Building with Clay

Try a pottery class, it’s fun! Beginners receive a thorough introduction to hand building using techniques such as coil, slab, and pinch sculptures and vessels, For the more advanced students, you are encouraged to create using your own imagination. Supply fee of $25 is paid to the instructor at the first class.

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: September 13 - November 1 | Wednesday

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Price: $95 resident | $115 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: January 10 - February 28 | Wednesday

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Price: $95 resident | $115 non resident Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: September 14 - November 2 | Thursday

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Price: $95 resident | $115 non resident Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: January 11 - February 29 | Thursday Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Price: $95 resident | $115 non resident Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Pottery on the Wheel

Beginner to intermediate pottery class. Includes demos making various pottery forms, including mugs, pitchers, bowls, and lidded containers. Included will be techniques to finesse the pieces, including trimming tips and ways to complement the shape with visual elements including surface techniques with colored slip, underglaze and glaze. The class includes individual coaching for each student at their appropriate level. Come experience the therapeutic qualities of clay in this supportive and fun class. Supply fee of $30 is paid to the instructor at the first class.

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: September 11 - November 6 | Monday

Time: 5 - 7:30 p.m.

Price: $95 resident | $115 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: December 11 - February 26 | Monday

Time: 5 - 7:30 p.m.

Price: $95 resident | $115 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: September 12 - October 31 | Tuesday

Time: 5 - 7:30 p.m.

Price: $95 resident | $115 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: January 9 - February 27 | Tuesday

Time: 5 - 7:30 p.m.

Price: $95 resident | $115 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Youth Pottery

Students receive a thorough introduction to hand building using techniques such as coil, slab, and pinch sculptures and vessels. Price includes class materials.

Ages: 8 - 12 years

Dates: September 7 - December 14 | Thursday

Time: 4:15 – 5:15 p.m.

Price: $100 resident | $120 non resident Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 8 - 12 years

Dates: January 18 - May 9 | Thursday

Time: 4:15 – 5:15 p.m.

Price: $100 resident | $120 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Photo credit: Shanna Battle

Visual Arts

Adult Loom Weaving

Learn the magic of the floor loom! Weaving basics will be discussed to help you understand the ins and outs of the weaving process with a focus on proper technique.

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: September 11 - December 11 | Monday

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Price: $105 resident | $125 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: January 22 - May 6 | Monday

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Price: $105 resident | $125 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Teen Frame Weaving

Create unique wall hangings on a simple and portable frame loom! Starting out with weaving and loom basics, this class is perfect for new weavers. Learn how to set up your loom, keep your sides straight, correctly start and stop your yarn, and that is only the beginning! Develop skills to weave tapestry such as (but not limited to) shape building, color blending, and eccentric weft. We will also go over textural techniques to make your tapestries pop! Learn to make fun and beautiful weavings with confidence and very little tools. Price includes materials.

Ages: 13 - 18 years

Dates: September 11 - December 11 | Monday

Time: 4:30 - 6 p.m.

2D Experimentation

A class where we will focus fully on color, texture, and ways of applying materials to 2D surfaces to create different effects. Examples include bubble blowing watercolor pieces, charcoal rubbings of textures from nature, thick vs. thin paint studies, and painting without paintbrushes. This will also be an opportunity to learn descriptive art vocabulary and introduce the concept of critique. Price includes materials.

Ages: 4 - 6 years

Dates: September 5 - December 12 | Tuesday

Time: 4:45 – 5:45 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 26

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 7 - 12 years

Dates: September 7 - December 14 | Thursday

Time: 3:45 – 5 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 26

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Price: Please see price chart on page 26

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 13 - 18 years

Dates: January 15 - May 6 | Monday

Time: 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 26

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Visual Arts

Cartoon Drawing

Find out how to create a world of your own using cartoon drawings! In this class, we will create a visual story using simple shapes and materials. Students will have the opportunity to share and discuss their work while learning the principles of comic drawing, world building, and narrative art. This class is suitable for al styles of cartoon drawing including anime, minimalist, traditional, and any other unique styles you might bring to the table!

Ages: 9 - 12 years

Dates: September 7 - December 14 | Thursday

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 26

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 9 - 12 years

Dates: January 18 - May 9 | Thursday

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 256

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Figure Drawing

Open to those at all levels of experience! Figure drawing will focus on basics of proportions, hands, faces, and expressions. We will draw from life each week and work towards a detailed portrait as a final project.

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: September 5 - December 12 | Tuesday

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Price: $105 resident | $125 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: January 16 - May 7 | Tuesday

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Price: $105 resident | $125 non resident Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Art from Observation

Art from observation will focus on the fundamentals of constructing lifelike images. We will work to understand the effect of composition, to build up a strong system of lights and darks, and to properly form and render the world around us. We will start off using graphite and will move into full color still lives as the semester progresses. This class is designed to be relaxing, educational, and approachable for those at all experience levels. Price includes materials.

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: September 6 - December 13 | Wednesday

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Price: $105 resident | $125 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: January 17 - May 8 | Wednesday

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Price: $105 resident | $125 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Create with Paint

In this program, participants will have an opportunity to express themselves through painting. Occasionally, there will be a theme for the activity of the day to see how creative you are!

Ages: 6 - 12 years

Dates: On-going | Wednesday Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: Free Location: Hickory Hill Community Center

Painting with Mr. J

During this program, youth will use art as a creative tool to express themselves. This mission is to show how art can be a lifestyle, rather than just an activity. Participants will learn custom art, sketching, and other styles. Join us to discover your inner artist!

Ages: 6 - 12 years

Dates: October 6 - December 15 | Friday

Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Price: Free Location: Westover Community Center

Art After School

This interactive creative art class will teach our students about different artists and art styles, while using different types of art mediums.

Ages: 6 - 12 years

Dates: September 18 - October 4 | MondayWednesday Time: 4 - 5 p.m.

Price: Free Location: Ann Hardy Community Center

Visual Arts

Felt Creations!

Wet felting is a simple process that uses warm water and wool (so cozy!) to make felted shapes. Participants will learn felt making basics to design and build simple objects like bags or accessories. Then we’ll sew embellishments to make beautiful handcrafted objects. Please note that this class will use natural wool. Youth with lanolin or wool allergies should not participate. Price includes materials.

Ages: 8 - 11 years

Dates: September 5 - December 12 | Tuesday

Time: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 26

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 8 - 11 years

Dates: January 16 - May 7 | Tuesday

Time: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 26

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Sew and Sew

For young children, sewing is a rich tactile experience - very fun and satisfying! Students will practice simple sewing on hole punched cardboard forms first, then move on to sewing and stuffing felt animals and ornaments. Students will complete the course with a handful of stuffed friends. Price includes materials.

Ages: 4 - 6 years

Dates: September 7 - December 14 | Thursday

Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 26 Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 4 - 6 years

Dates: January 18 - May 9 | Thursday

Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 26

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Fashion Design and Hand Sewing

This class is intended to teach stages of the creative process from idea to execution, and to introduce young artists to hand stitching and embroidery! In Fashion Design and Hand Sewing we will work towards creating a mini outfit mock-up to fit a favorite doll or toy of your child’s choosing. For those who wish to move on to a larger project after creating a mini outfit, we will be designing and sewing tote bags to take home as well! Price includes materials.

Ages: 8 - 14 years

Dates: September 11- December 11 | Monday

Time: 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 26

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 8 - 14 years

Dates: January 22 - May 6 | Monday

Time: 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 26

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Intro to Knitting

In this class, we’ll practice the peaceful and joyful art of knitting! In the early classes, we’ll practice a few simple stitches--casting on, knitting, and purling-then use those stitches as building blocks towards increasingly complex projects. We’ll start with a knitted face cloth, then work on hats, fingerless gloves, and basic socks. The capstone project of the class will be a pair of toe-up socks that are knitted two-ata-time! In the process, we’ll learn some basic lace and color work techniques.

Ages: 10 - 18 years

Dates: September 6- December 13 | Wednesday

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 26

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 10 - 18 years

Dates: January 17 - May 8 | Wednesday

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 26

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Intro to Sewing

Welcome to sewing and creating! We will start with one tote bag and one apparel item. This will cover basic skills that will open the world of sewing creation to you. You will learn how to choose a pattern, fabric and decorative items that will express your style. You will acquire the construction skills to put it all together and finish the item with a variety of machine and hand sewing techniques. This foundation will allow you to branch out into design and creation in your area of interest. Price includes materials for the youth classes.

Ages: 10 -15 years

Dates: September 7 - December 14 | Thursday

Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 26

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: September 7 - December 14 | Thursday

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Price: $85 resident | $105 non resident Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 10 -15 years

Dates: January 18 - May 9 | Thursday

Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 26

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: January 18 - May 9 | Thursday

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Price: $85 resident | $105 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Woodworking

Participants will build various projects using construction kits or building projects from scratch.

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: On-going | Thursday

Time: 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Humphrey Calder Community Center

Ages: 6 - 12 years

Dates: On-going | Wednesday & Thursday

Time: 4 - 5 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Blackwell Community Center

Visual Arts

Exploring Art Through Children’s Literature

Students will learn and explore different art techniques and mediums through children’s literature. Each class will focus on a different book and art project inspired by the book. Class is perfect for beginner to experienced artists.

Ages: 7 - 10 years

Dates: September 5 - December 12 | Tuesday

Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 26

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 7 - 10 years

Dates: January 16 - May 7 | Tuesday

Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 26

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Pinhole Camera Photography

In this class, we will be making our own pinhole camera out of recycled material. Pinhole photography is a thousands-year-old process that produces your very own black and white photographs! We will experiment with movement, exposure times, different locations, and more! Price includes materials.

Ages: 8 - 12 years

Dates: September 11 - December 11 | Monday

Time: 4 - 5:30 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 26

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 8 - 12 years

Dates: January 22 - May 6 | Monday

Time: 4 - 5:30 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 26

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Jewelry Making

Students will learn to make jewelry and accessories using a variety of techniques and materials. Subjects covered will include beading, wire wrapping, paper jewelry making, using recycled and organic materials and glitter! Students will be able to take home projects at the end of semester. Price includes materials.

Ages: 10 - 17 years

Dates: September 5 - December 12 | Tuesday

Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 26

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 10 - 17 years

Dates: January 16 - May 7 | Tuesday

Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Price: Please see price chart on page 26

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Fitness

Fitness Warriors

Turn on the “Beast Mode” and get fit for FREE! Come out and jam with the Active RVA Warriors program sponsored by Sports Backers and the Virginia Health Department. This program sends trainers out into the community to offer free health and fitness classes to every skill level.

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: On-going | Tuesday

Time: 11 a.m. - noon

Price: Free

Location: Southside Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: On-going | Tuesday & Wednesday

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Hickory Hill Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: On-going | Tuesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: Free Location: Blackwell Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: On-going | Tuesday

Time: 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Broad Rock Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: On-going | Wednesday

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Southside Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: On-going | Wednesday

Time: 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.

Price: Free Location: Westover Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: On-going | Thursday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: Free Location: Bellemeade Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: On-going | Thursday

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Price: Free Location: Broad Rock Community Center

Line Dance

Enjoy this lively cardio workout each week with Richmond’s finest line dance instructor. If you can walk, you can participate in this class. Improve your stamina and work on coordination and balance, as well as meeting a happy bunch of people!

Ages: 21 years and over

Dates: On-going | Monday & Wednesday

Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Hickory Hill Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: On-going | Monday

Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Southside Community Center

Dance 2 Drip

A Zumba style dance fitness class is a healthy and fun way to workout and meet new friends!

Ages: 15 years and over

Dates: On-going | Monday & Wednesday

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Price: Free Location: Broad Rock Community Center

Outdoor Education

Family Fishing

Learn to tie fishing knots, where and how to cast and how to identify what you reel in. This course is focused on introducing new people to fishing and building introductory skills, but we welcome seasoned anglers as well. Participants over age 18 that wish to fish must have a valid VA Freshwater License; these are available online for $23 at www. dgiflicense.virginiainteractive.org/.

Ages: 6 years and over

Date: October 14 | Saturday

Time: 10 a.m. - noon

Price: $10 resident | $30 non resident

Location: Forest Hill Park Lake

Kayak Pool Sessions

Learn the basics of white water kayaking in a heated pool before you get out on the river. We will work on basic strokes and self-rescue techniques including the roll, to prepare you for kayaking in the James River. Intermediate paddlers or those looking for indoor spaces to work on specific skills may bring your own equipment and work independently. All participants should be confident swimmers.

Ages: 12 years and over

Dates: November 2 - November 30 | Thursday

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Price: $10 resident per session | $30 non resident per session

Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool

Ages: 12 years and over

Dates: December 7 - December 21 | Thursday

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Price: $10 resident per session | $30 non resident per session

Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool

Ages: 12 years and over

Dates: January 4 - January 25 | Thursday

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Price: $10 resident per session | $30 non resident per session

Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool

Ages: 12 years and over

Dates: February 1 - February 29 | Thursday

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Price: $10 resident per session | $30 non resident per session

Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool

Bird Watching

The early bird gets the worm! Come out for a few hours of early morning bird watching. Seasoned veterans and fledgling birders are invited to help each other build skills and contribute to the birding community. Bring a water bottle. Binoculars will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own!

Ages: 6 years and over

Date: October 15 | Sunday

Time: 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Price: $10 residents | $30 non residents

Location: Reedy Creek

Belle Isle History Hike

Join us for a family friendly hike to one of Richmond’s historic gems, Belle Isle. Learn about the geologic and human history of the area and the role Richmond played in the development of our nation. Limited parking is available at 300 Tredegar Street. Additional parking can be found on adjacent streets. We will cover about one mile in this walk, on varying gravel terrain. Please wear comfortable, sturdy shoes for walking. This hike will cover mixed terrain; pavement and gravel with minimal elevation change.

Ages: 8 years and over

Date: September 2 | Saturday

Time: 9 - 11 a.m.

Price: $10 resident | $30 non resident

Location: Tredegar Parking Lot

Ages: 8 years and over

Date: October 7 | Saturday

Time: 9 - 11 a.m.

Price: $10 resident | $30 non resident

Location: Tredegar Parking Lot

Ages: 8 years and over

Date: November 4 | Saturday

Time: 9 - 11 a.m.

Price: $10 resident | $30 non resident

Location: Tredegar Parking Lot

Ages: 8 years and over

Date: December 2 | Saturday

Time: 9 - 11 a.m.

Price: $10 resident | $30 non resident Location: Tredegar Parking Lot

Ages: 8 years and over

Date: January 6 | Saturday

Time: 9 - 11 a.m.

Price: $10 resident | $30 non resident

Location: Tredegar Parking Lot

Ages: 8 years and over

Date: February 3 | Saturday

Time: 9 - 11 a.m.

Price: $10 resident | $30 non resident

Location: Tredegar Parking Lot

Owl Prowl

Gather after sundown for a sneaky stroll through the park in search of elusive owls. Audio playback may be used to draw owls in, or we will listen for them ourselves. Please bring a bottle of water and come prepared to hike.

Ages: 6 years and over

Date: September 12 | Tuesday

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Price: $10 residents | $30 non residents

Location: Pony Pasture

Ages: 6 years and over

Date: October 17 | Tuesday

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Price: $10 residents | $30 non residents

Location: Pony Pasture

Ages: 6 years and over

Date: November 14 | Tuesday

Time: 4 - 6 p.m.

Price: $10 residents | $30 non residents

Location: Pony Pasture

Ages: 6 years and over

Date: December 12 | Tuesday

Time: 4 - 6 p.m.

Price: $10 residents | $30 non residents

Location: Pony Pasture

Ages: 6 years and over

Date: January 16 | Tuesday

Time: 4 - 6 p.m.

Price: $10 residents | $30 non residents

Location: Pony Pasture

Ages: 6 years and over

Date: February 13 | Tuesday

Time: 4 - 6 p.m.

Price: $10 residents | $30 non residents

Location: Pony Pasture

Outdoor Education

Wheels for Kidz Bike Club

During this program, kids will learn how to fix bikes, as well as bike the nature trails.

Ages: 6 years and over

Date: On-going | Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday Time: 3:30 - 5 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Bellemeade Community Center

Art and Chi in the Forest

What does it mean to you to connect with a forest?

To interact with a place through art and breath? This dual-aspect course will teach participants how to connect with trees and plants through meditation practices, sensory awareness, and stillness. These mindful practices and playful exercises mixed with drawing with charcoal will give the participant a portal to a heightened awareness of the Pine Camp Forest. The process of sketching will deepen our connection to Nature and give you skills that will help you relax and create a nature practice for future forest walks. This one day course will be taught by an art instructor and a certified ecotherapist. Charcoal, paper, and drawing boards will be provided. Please bring your own lunch.

Ages: 16 and over

Dates: September 16 | Saturday

Time: 10:00 a.m. -2:30 p.m.

Price: $35 resident | $55 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Active Adults

Line Dance

Enjoy this lively cardio workout each week with Richmond’s finest line dance instructor. If you can walk, you can participate in this class. Improve your stamina and work on coordination and balance, as well as meeting a happy bunch of people!

Ages: 55 years and over

Dates: On-going | Monday & Wednesday

Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Hickory Hill Community Center

Ages: 55 years and over

Dates: On-going | Monday & Thursday

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Blackwell Community Center

Ages: 55 years and over

Dates: September 20 - October 25 | Wednesday

Time: 10 - 11 a.m.

Price: $30 resident | $50 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 55 years and over

Dates: November 1 - December 13 | Wednesday

Time: 10 - 11 a.m.

Price: $30 resident | $50 non resident Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 55 years and over

Dates: January 10 - February 14 | Wednesday

Time: 10 - 11 a.m.

Price: $30 resident | $50 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 55 years and over

Dates: March 28 - April 3 | Wednesday

Time: 10 - 11 a.m.

Price: $30 resident | $50 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Drum Fit

This program is designed for our seasoned adults that uses movement through drumming to benefit both the mind and body.

Ages: 55 years and over

Dates: On-going | 2nd & 4th Friday of the month

Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Price: Free

Location: T.B. Smith Community Center

Chair Volleyball

This isn’t the same game that you played in PE class! This inside game is played seated with a beach ball. Biggest rule change...you can hit the ball as many times as you need to get it over the net!

Ages: 55 years and over

Dates: On-going | 3rd Tuesday of the month

Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Price: Free Location: T.B. Smith Community Center

Senior Fitness

A combination of strength training and basic movements, this class will help to improve balance and flexibility. This program will allow you to work at your own pace without any added impact to your joints.

Ages: 50 years and over

Dates: On-going | Monday - Friday

Time: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Bellemeade Community Center

Registration opens September 1 online

Active Adults

Walk and Chat

Let’s connect with nature by starting the morning off with a walk with friends!

Ages: 55 years and over

Dates: On-going | Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Time: 10 - 11 a.m.

Price: Free

Location: Ann Hardy Community Center

Sip and Wick

Enjoying creating a custom candle with instructions while having a late morning beverage with friends!

Ages: 55 years and over

Dates: October 6 | Friday

Time: 11 a.m. - noon

Price: Free Location: T.B. Smith Community Center

Ages: 55 years and over

Dates: November 3 | Friday

Time: 11 a.m. - noon

Price: Free

Location: T.B. Smith Community Center

Chairobics

Is an innovative low intensity aerobics class geared toward our seniors, retirees and individuals who are semi-ambulatory. Come sit to be fit with Mr. Rodney as he will add a small dance twist to this Chairobics class.

Ages: 55 years and over

Dates: September 21 - February 1 | Thursday

Time: 10 - 11 a.m.

Price: $30 residents | $50 non residents

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Seasoning the Soul Social Group

Various daily activities for older adults to stimulate your mind, body, and soul. Come out and enjoy friendly games of Chicken Feet (a different type of dominos), Pokeno (similar, but better than bingo), Simon Sez Linwood Robinson edition, weekly YMCA exercise classes, and much more!

Ages: 55 years and over

Dates: On-going | Monday - Friday

Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Price: Free Location: Linwood Robinson Senior Center