VBPR Spring 2026 Activity Guide

VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS & RECREATION MAR/APR/MAY 2026 PROGRAMS & EVENTS

INSIDE CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL RISING SUN POW WOW SPRING ACTIVITIES

SPRING 2026 ACTIVITY GUIDE

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MARCH 27 - APRIL 3 CHERRYBLOSSOMVB.COM

WELCOME

MAR/APR/MAY 2026

Welcome to the spring 2026 seasonal guide to Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, which includes the return of our spring special events including the Cherry Blossom Festival, Earth Week, and our celebration of Native American culture the Rising Sun Pow Wow. Don’t forget to hop on down to the rec centers to check out some EGGciting programs, too!

For the latest and greatest program information, check the online Activenet catalog at VirginiaBeach.gov/Parks For most of the activities listed here, including ‘free’ programs, you’ll first need to register online using your Activenet account. For most recreation center activities, you’ll also need an active membership, or a 30-day or a single day pass. These can be purchased online or in any of our seven recreation centers.

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Contents

Upcoming Events 5 Memberships 6 Spring Sports & Fitness 7 Aquatics 8-9 Martial Arts 10-11 Pickleball 12 Archery 13 Spring Programs 14-18 Therapeutic Recreation 19-20 Forever Young 55+ 21

PHOTOS ON THE COVER - Skateboarder shredding at Woodstock Skate Park WELCOME PAGE - Mount Trashmore Park

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Arena Director: Chris Fortune (Rappahannock) Emcee: Keith Colston (Lumbee/Tuscarora) Head Male Dancer: Charles Gray (Piscataway) Head Female Dancer: Meagan Richardson (Chickahominy) Host Drum: War Paint (Lumberton, NC) Guest Drum: Red Clay (Hollister, NC)

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Upcoming Events Save the date! More event details will be available on our website.

KEMPSVILLE REC CENTER MAINTENANCE WEEK Center closed: March 9-15 Pool closed: March 1-15

EARLY CHILDHOOD REGISTRATION BEGINS April 18

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION BEGINS

March 14 - Priority Registration March 21 - Standard Registration

SEATACK REC CENTER MAINTENANCE WEEK

Center closed: March 23-29 Pool closed: March 15-29

CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL March 27 - April 3, Red Wing Park

GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP March 28-29

EASTER

April 5, All centers closed

TR SUMMER REGISTRATION BEGINS April 15

CELEBRATING CHILDREN April 18

EARTH WEEK EVENTS

Visit our online calendar for more events as well as the most up to date special event information.

BIKE MONTH May 1 - 31

FALL YOUTH SOFTBALL PLAYER REGISTRATION May 1

FALL YOUTH VOLLEYBALL PLAYER REGISTRATION May 1

RISING SUN POW WOW

May 16, Mount Trashmore Park

MEMORIAL DAY May 25

April 18 - 25

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RECREATION CENTERS SPECIAL HOURS ALL REC CENTERS

Apr 5, Easter, Closed May 25, Memorial Day, Closed

KEMPSVILLE REC CENTER MAINTENANCE WEEK Center closed: March 9-15 Pool closed: March 1-15

SEATACK REC CENTER MAINTENANCE WEEK

Center closed: March 23-29 Pool closed: March 15-29

Memberships Finding legendary value these days can seem as unlikely as spotting a mermaid mountain biking at Marshview Park, but with a Virginia Beach Parks & Rec fitness membership you get a year’s access to seven rec centers, with everything below, all included. Now that really is legendary.

Join at VBRecCenters.com RECREATION CENTER MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

WHAT YOU GET

ANNUAL 30-DAY

DAY PASS

Access to all seven recreation centers

X

X

X

Use of swimming pools

X

X

X

Use of weight rooms

X

X

X

Use of walking tracks

X

X

X

Use of cardio equipment

X

X

X

Group fitness classes

X

X

X

Aqua fitness classes

X

X

X

Access to open gym

X

X

X

Program registration

X

X

X

Forever Young Programs (55yrs+)

X

X

X

Drop-in child care (3-8yrs)

X

X

X

ANNUAL*

30-DAY

DAY PASS

Joining Fee

None

None

None

Adult Resident

$27

$12

Youth (age 3 - 17)

$120 $40

$27

$8

141 S.Birdneck Road (757) 385-5920

Adult Non-Resident

$415

$50

$12

WILLIAMS FARM REC CENTER

Youth Non-Resident (age 3 - 17)

$415

$50

$8

FEES

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BAYSIDE REC CENTER 4500 First Court Road (757) 385-5930

BOW CREEK REC CENTER 3427 Club House Road (757) 385-5960

GREAT NECK REC CENTER 2521 Shorehaven Drive (757) 385-5940

KEMPSVILLE REC CENTER 800 Monmouth Lane (757) 385-5970

PRINCESS ANNE REC CENTER 1400 Nimmo Parkway (757) 385-5950

SEATACK REC CENTER

5252 Learning Circle (757) 385-2950

SPORTS & FITNESS

Spring Sports and Fitness

YOUTH SPORTS CLINIC

Is your child looking to learn basic rules of all different sports while keeping it fun, inclusive and safe? This 3 hour clinic will teach your child the basics of a number of sports from passing, dribbling, kicking and communication a combination or drills and other fun ageappropriate games.

Where: Bow Creek Rec Center Ages: -6yrs

Fee: $20

HOME SCHOOL GYM TIME

Attention home school parents! This weekly gym program that provides exercise, builds confidence, and promotes teamwork. Your child will be provided the tools to further develop their hand-eye skills while meeting new friends,and building positive relationships.

Where: Seatack Rec Center Ages: 10-14yrs

Ages: 4-12yrs

Date

Day

Time

Apr 7-9

Tu/W/Th

10am - 12pm

Fee: $30

Day Time

Date

Day

Time

Apr 6

M

12 - 3pm

May 6 - Jun 10

W

10:30 - 11:30am

Apr 8

W

12 - 3pm

Apr 10

F

12 - 3pm

Test your basketball skills and 3 point shots in this competition.

Is your child looking to learn the game of basketball and improve their skills?

This clinic will have them work on skills such as shooting, passing, and dribbling by focusing on the fundamentals, using a combination of drills and games.

Where: Bow Creek Rec Center

Date

SPRING SKILLS AND SHOTS

BASKETBALL CLINIC

Fee: $50

Ages: 7-9yrs

Fee: $30

Date

Day

Time

Apr 7-9

Tu/W/Th 12:30pm - 1:30pm

GET BUCKETS 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Date

Day

Time

Challenge your team and see if you can Get Buckets in our 3 on 3 basketball tournament. Bring your best 3 for tournament play

Mar 14

Sa

9:30-10:30am

Where: Princess Anne Rec Center

Where: Great Neck Rec Center Ages: 8-16yrs

Fee: $15

Ages: 8-14yrs

Fee: $50

Date

Day

Time

Mar 20

F

5:30 - 8pm

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AQUATICS

Dive Right In!

ADULT SWIMMING: LEARNING THE BASICS

SUNDAY WATER POLO

Location

Date

Day

Time

Bayside Rec Center

Apr 13 - 22

M&W

6:45 - 7:30pm

May 20 - Jun 10

M

12:45 - 1:30pm

Bow Creek Rec Center

Apr 13 - 22

M&W

7 - 7:45pm

Great Neck Rec Center

Mar 17 - Apr 14

Tu

7:30 - 8:15pm

Apr 21 - May 12

Tu

7:30 - 8:15pm

This program gives players with experience the opportunity to play pick-up-style water polo with other experienced players. Coaching staff will be available for rule enforcement and explanation for those who are relatively new to the game or have been out of the loop. While knowledge of the sport is recommended, all skill levels are welcome to come try the game out.

May 19 - Jun 9

Tu

7:30 - 8:15pm

Where: Bayside Rec Center

Apr 11 - May 2

Sa

12:15 - 1pm

When: Sundays 1:15 - 2:15pm

Apr 18 - May 9

Sa

12:15 - 1pm

Ages: 18 yrs+

May 9 - May 30

Sa

12:15 - 1pm

May 16 - Jun 6

Sa

12:15 - 1pm

Apr 14 - 23

Tu & Th

7:30 - 8:15pm

WATER POLO CLINIC: BEGINNER

Apr 28 - May 7

Tu & Th

7:30 - 8:15pm

Learn the basic skills to achieve a minimum level of water competency.

Ages: 14yr+

Fee: $35

Seatack Rec Center

Williams Farm Rec Center

ADULT SWIMMING: LEARNING AND REFINING SWIM STROKES Improve foundational skills and swimming strokes.

Ages: 14yr+

Fee: $35

Location

Date

Day

Time

Bayside Rec Center

Apr 27 - May 6

M&W

6:45 - 7:30pm

Bow Creek Rec Center

Apr 27 - May 6

M&W

7 - 7:45pm

Williams Farm Rec Center

Apr 14 - Apr 23 Tu & Th

7:30 - 8:15pm

Apr 27 - May 7

7:30 - 8:15pm

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Tu & Th

Fee: $12

Do you like basketball, soccer and swimming? Then try water polo. This clinic will introduce you to the ball handling skills used in water polo.

Participants must be deep water safe.

Where: Bayside Rec Center Ages: 8-17yrs

Fee: $12

Date

Day

Time

Apr 7

Tu

5:30 - 7pm

AQUATICS SWIM CLINICS

SWIM LESSONS

Red Cross certified swim lessons for all ages are available at all seven recreation centers throughout the year.

TINY BOBBERS WITH ADULT GUARDIAN A safe and fun introduction to the water for children ages 1-2 to share with a participating adult guardian.

PADDLER (AGE 3) & PADDLER (AGE 4 & 5)

These clinics are for participants who are interested in improving their stroke technique. Each clinic includes starts and turns elements for that stroke. Ages 6 - 17 years; clinic fee: $12 (*clinics are $16)

7 - 8pm

Apr 26

Su

2- 3pm

Kempsville Rec Center April 8

Apr 18

SPRINGBOARD DIVE CLINIC

Date

7-8 pm

Day

Time

Sa

11am - 12pm

Bow Creek Rec Center Tu

6 - 7pm

Great Neck Rec Center Apr 19

Su

1 - 2pm

May 17

Su

1 - 2pm

Kempsville Rec Center Mar 20

F

5-6 pm

Williams Farm Rec Center Apr 8

W

6:30-7:30pm

M

6:30- 7:30pm

Day

Time

Freestyle Date Mar 7

Sa

11am - 12pm

Bow Creek Rec Center Apr 7

Tu

6 - 7pm

Great Neck Rec Center Apr 8

W

6 - 7pm

Apr 19

Su

1 - 2pm

May 17

Su

1 - 2pm

Mar 27

F

5-6 pm

Apr 8

W

6-7pm

Apr 6

M

6:30- 7:30pm

Individual Medley Date

Day

Time

Bow Creek Rec Center May 5

Tu

6 - 7pm

Kempsville Rec Center April 6

M

6 - 7pm

Starts, Turns, & Finishes Date

Day

Time

Bayside Rec Center May 9

Sa

11 - 12:30pm*

Bow Creek Rec Center

Butterfly Date

Where: Bayside Rec Center

Great Neck Rec Center

Ages: 7-10 yrs

Apr 26

Day

Time

Bayside Rec Center May 2

Apr 10

Williams Farm Rec Center

Bayside Rec Center

Apr 21

Time

Kempsville Rec Center

W

Learn basic diving skills, including approaches, forward and back dives, somersaults and other dives.

Fee: $12

11am - 12pm

W

LEARN TO SWIM LEVELS 1 - 6

From entry-level to instructor recertification participants learn the knowledge and skills to prevent recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies.

Sa

Apr 8

Breaststroke

LIFEGUARDING AND INSTRUCTOR LEVEL COURSE

Time

Great Neck Rec Center

Designed for children to learn water adjustment, basic swimming and safety skills in a fun, small group setting.

This six-level program allows students to progress at their own pace, mastering the skills in one level before advancing to the next.

Day

Bayside Rec Center Mar 21

Day

Bayside Rec Center

Backstroke Date

Date

Sa Su

Date

Day

Time

Kempsville Rec Center

Apr 9

Tu

5:30 -6:30pm

Mar 30

F

11am - 12pm 1 - 2pm

Mar 31

Tu

6 - 7:30pm*

Apr 14

Tu

6 - 7:30pm*

Great Neck Rec Center Apr 12

Su

1 - 2:30pm*

Kempsville Rec Center Apr 6

M

7-8pm*

5-6 pm

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SPORTS & FITNESS

Martial Arts

CLASSIC JAPANESE KARATE FOR YOUTH

CLASSIC JAPANESE KARATE FOR ADULTS

Where: Bow Creek Rec Center

Where: Bow Creek Rec Center

Ages: 8-17yrs

Fee: $7

Ages: 18yrs+

Date

Time

Date

Day

Time

5:30 - 6:30pm

Apr 16

Th

11:30am - 12:30pm

Apr 23

Th

5:30pm - 6:30pm

This one-off Karate clinic will be to get beginners ready for the intermediate session.

Mar 3

Day Tu

CLASSIC INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE KARATE FOR YOUTH Build on the skills you gained in the classical beginner Japanese Karate class. Training will continue to master mental discipline, breathing techniques, blocks, strikes & stances.

Where: Bow Creek Rec Center Ages: 8-17yrs

Fee: $30

Date

Day

Time

Mar 10 - Mar 31

Tu

5:30 - 6:30pm

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This one-off Karate clinic will be to get beginners ready for the intermediate session.

Fee: $7

CLASSICAL JAPANESE KARATE BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE Learn Japanese Karate. Students must wear a gi.

Where: Bayside Rec Center Ages: 8yr+

Fee: $69

Date

Day

Time

Apr 14 - May 21

Tu/Th

6:30-7:30pm

CLASSICAL JAPANESE KARATE INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED To attend this class students are

CLASSICAL JAPANESE KARATE required to have the instructors prior BEGINNER/NOVICE approval.

Learn Japanese Karate. Students must wear a gi.

Where: Kempsville Rec Center Ages: 9yr+

Fee: $69

Date

Day

Time

Apr 14 - May 21

Tu/Th

5:45-6:45pm

Where: Kempsville Rec Center Ages: 10yr+

Fee: $69

Date

Day

Time

Apr 14 - May 21

Tu/Th

7 - 8pm

SPORTS & FITNESS

AIKIDO

Aikido (the way of harmony of ki) training emphasizes the discipline of mind and body with harmonious physical and mental dynamics.

Where: Princess Anne Rec Center Ages: 7yr+

Fee: $49-59

Date

Day

Time

Mar 9 - Apr 13

M

6 - 7pm

May 4 - Jun 22

M

6 - 7pm

SELF DEFENSE CLASS

KENDO - WAY OF THE SWORD

BEGINNER BOXING SPRING

Where: Kempsville Rec Center

Where: Kempsville Rec Center

Ages: 8yr+

Fee: $49

Ages: 8-14yr

Date

Day

Time

Date

Day

Time

Mar 29 - May 10

Su

3 - 4pm

Apr 2 - May 14

Th

7 - 8pm

Kendo, the ‘Way of the Sword’, is the art of sword fighting. Students will learn to use a bamboo-made sword

JUDO

Judo (the gentle way) training emphasizes the techniques of throwing, holding, locking, and pinning.

With this class we will touch on and practice some of the skills, strategies Where: Williams Farm Rec Center and physical technique.

Ages: 7yr+ Fee: $59 Where: Great Neck Rec Center Ages: 9yr+

Fee: $20

Date

Day

Time

Mar 28

Sa

9:30-10:30am

Apr 25

Sa

9:30-10:30am

Date

Day

Time

Mar 7 - Apr 18

Sa

9:15-10:30am

May 9 - Jun 27

Sa

9:15-10:30am

This boxing class helps to build selfconfidence, self-defense, focus and discipline all while having fun Fee: $75

Where: Princess Anne Rec Center Ages: 8-14yr

Fee: $75

Date

Day

Time

May 28 - Jul 2

Th

6 - 7pm

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SPORTS & FITNESS

Pickleball

BEGINNER PICKLEBALL CLINIC Learn techniques, rules and skills to get started. Equipment is provided.

Where: Bow Creek Rec Center Ages: 18yr+

Fee: $15

Date

Day

Time

Mar 20

F

5:45 - 7:45pm

Apr 17

F

5:45 - 7:45pm

May 15

F

5:45 - 7:45pm

Where: Williams Farm Rec Center Ages: 18yr+

Fee: $15

Date

Day

Time

Mar 21

Sa

12:30-2:30pm

Apr 18

Sa

12:30-2:30pm

Where: Princess Anne Rec Center Ages: 18yr+

Fee: $15

Date

Day

Time

Mar 22

Su

1:15-3:15pm

Apr 19

Su

1:15-3:15pm

May 17

Su

1:15-3:15pm

Where: Seatack Rec Center Ages: 8yr+

Fee: $15

Date

Day

Time

Mar 7

Sa

9 - 11am

Apr 11

Sa

9 - 11am

May 9

Sa

9 - 11am

BEGINNER PICKLEBALL LEAGUE

INTERMEDIATE PICKLEBALL LEAGUE

Where: Bow Creek Rec Center

Where: Bow Creek Rec Center

Ages: 18yr+

Ages: 18yr+

This league is for beginner level recreational players. This league is a fun, competitive setting for patrons to come play pickleball. A 6-week season will pair people up with different individuals each week to allow growing of the community, a more competitive environment, and growth of skillsets Fee: $50

Fee: $50

Date

Day

Time

Date

Day

Time

Mar 13 - Apr 17

F

8 - 11am

Mar 9 - Apr 13

M

9am - 12pm

May 1 - June 5

F

8 - 11am

Apr 27 - June 8

M

9am - 12pm

MIXED INTERMEDIATE PICKLEBALL LEAGUE

Join our Mixed Intermediate Pickleball League at Seatack Recreation Center! A six-week league for intermediate level recreational novice players.

Where: Seatack Rec Center Ages: 18yr+ Date

Day

Time

Apr 22 - May 27

W

5:30-9pm

PICKLEBALL FEEDER RENTAL

Come out to Seatack Recreation Center and rent our Pickleball Tutor Plus Ultra feeder for easy practice.

Here’s your chance to work on particular shots while getting great exercise!

Ages: 12yr+ Day

Time

Tu/Th

2 - 3pm

NEW!

STAY CONNECTED WITH TEXT ALERTS TO YOUR PHONE

Fee: $50

Where: Seatack Rec Center

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This league is for beginner level recreational players. This league is a fun, competitive setting for patrons to come play pickleball. A 6-week season will pair people up with different individuals each week to allow growing of the community, a more competitive environment, and growth of skillsets

Fee: $20

Text PARKS to 757111 for Parks & Rec news!

Archery All of the following archery programs take place at Bayside Rec Center.

Please check pre-requisite requirements.

Membership or day pass required.

ARCHERY FUNDAMENTALS

Each session will go through and break down the steps of archery as we work on refining your form and aim.

Ages: 10yr+

Fee: $72

Date

Day

Time

Mar 10 - Mar 31

Tu

6 - 7:15pm

BEGINNER ARCHERY CLINIC

Short on time, but want to learn the basics of archery? Then our condensed half-day clinic is for you.

Whistle commands, basic form & technique as well as discipline and respect for the sport will be taught.

Ages: 10yr+

Fee: $45

Date

Day

Time

Mar 14

Sa

9:30am - 12:30pm

TOURNAMENT-STYLE ARCHERY

This class brings a level of competition to your Archery practice.

Focus will be on improving score over the course of the class.

Ages: 10yr+

Fee: $72

Date

Day

Time

Mar 10 - Mar 31

Tu

7:30 - 8:45pm

RECURVE ARCHERY CLINIC

Short on time, but want to explore Recurve Archery? Then our condensed clinic is for you.

Ages: 10yr+

ADVENTURE ARCHERY

This class is for our advanced participants. All participants must have completed Intro 2 Archery or Beginner Archery Clinic Ages: 10yr+ Date

Fee: $72 Day

Apr 14 - May 5 Tu

Learn the basics of archery. Whistle commands, basic form & technique as well as discipline and respect for the sport will be taught.

Ages: 10yr+

Fee: $72

Date

Apr 14 - May 5 Tu

Day

Time

Mar 14

Sa

1:30 - 4:15pm

7:30 - 8:45pm

INTRO TO ARCHERY

Fee: $45

Date

Time

Day

Time 6 - 7:15pm

ARCHERY GAMES

TARGET TIME

Use our target time to practice your archery skills.

Ages: 10yr+

Fee: $20

Date

Day

Time

May 9

Sa

9:30 - 11:30am

All activities will be themed and focus on basic archery skills and fun!

Ages: 10yr+

Fee: $25

Date

Day

Time

May 9

Sa

1:30 - 4:30pm

COMING SOON

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SPRING ACTIVITIES

Spring Programs YOUNG ANIMATORS LAB

This program focuses on the essential skills animators use: creating expressive characters, designing dynamic poses, and illustrating movement.

Where: Williams Farm Rec Center Ages: 8-16yrs

Fee: $15

Date

Day

Time

Apr 25

Sa

10am - 12pm

OPTICAL ILLUSIONS & 3D ART CLASS

In this fun, hands-on class, teens will learn to draw mind-bending optical illusions and realistic 3D art using shading, perspective, and patterns Where: Williams Farm Rec Center Ages: 12-18yrs

Fee: $15

Date

Day

Time

Mar 7

Sa

10am - 12pm

PAINT NIGHT

Have a great time while getting creative and trying your hand at painting a piece of art.

Where: Bayside Rec Center Ages: 18yrs+

Fee: $25

Date

Day

Time

Mar 27

F

5:30-7:30pm

CREATION STATION

Come try out new crafts! You will be painting, felting, making a simple sewing project, recycled sun catchers, and more!

Where: Princess Anne Rec Center Ages: 10yrs+ Date

Fee: $90 Day

May 6 - Jun 10 W

Time 6:30 - 8pm

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HEAD PLANTERS

Design amazing head art pieces and use it as a flower/plant display.

Where: Seatack Rec Center

EXPLORING ART

This class will allow young artists to develop their own unique talents while being exposed to some of the most famous art styles Where: Princess Anne Rec Center Ages: 6-10yrs

Fee: $75

Date

Day

Time

Mar 3 - Apr 14

Tu

6-7:30pm

Apr 28 - Jun 2 Tu

6-7:30pm

Where: Kempsville Rec Center Ages: 6-10yrs Date

Fee: $75 Day

Mar 4 - Apr 22 W

Time 6-7:30pm

THE ART OF ACRYLICS: A SIX-WEEK JOURNEY IN COLOR & TECHNIQUE

Six week guided course that meets once a week for two inspiring hours of hands-on painting and creative exploration.

Where: Bayside Rec Center Ages: 18yrs+

Fee: $70

Date

Day

Time

May 5 - Jun 9

Tu

5:30 - 7pm

MOTHERS DAY PJ PAINT PARTY

Don your favorite pajamas, put on your slippers, and come join us for an evening of fun, music, and painting. Top the evening off with some popcorn and watch a special mothers day movie.

Where: Princess Anne Rec Center Ages: 4yrs+

Fee: $15

Date

Day

Time

May 8

F

5:30-8pm

Ages: 55+

Fee: $15

Date

Day

Time

Apr 2

M

10am - 1pm

FAMILY ADVENTURES

This adventure and magical quest will be full of excitement , goofy games/activities, craft corner and a mini egg hunt adventure too! Come for the trill and fun family adventure.

Where: Seatack Rec Center Ages: 5-9yrs

Fee: $15

Date

Day

Time

Apr 3

F

4 - 5:30pm

SPRING PAINT DELIGHT

Encouraging creativity and colorful fun with a basic painting class.

Come explore your artist side.

Where: Seatack Rec Center Ages: 6yrs+

Fee: $15

Date

Day

Time

Apr 8

W

3-5pm

FAMILY PAINT SOCIAL

Spring season is in the air, let’s explore our creativity using colorful palettes like the rainbow in this family fun basic painting class. Come explore your artist side.

Where: Seatack Rec Center Ages: 6yrs+

Fee: $15

Date

Day

Time

May 9

S

12:30 - 2pm

SPRING ACTIVITIES MAY CRAFTY DESIGN

ESPORTS

Where: Seatack Rec Center

Super Smash Bros Tournament

Let’s explore our creative side this May, with a craft class just right for the season.

Come explore your artistic side with a hands-on craft activity

Ages: 7-13yrs

Fee: $15

Date

Day

Time

May 15

F

5 - 7pm

COLOR & TECHNIQUE

Six week guided course that meets once a week for two inspiring hours of hands-on painting and creative exploration.

Where: Bayside Rec Center Ages: 18yrs+

Fee: $70

Date

Day

Time

May 5 - Jun 9

Tu

5:30 - 7pm

LITTLE MAKERS STORYTIME Come along for a magical monthly storytime where books come to life through imagination, creativity, and hands-on activities!

Where: Kempsville Rec Center Ages: 1-6yrs

Fee: Free

Date

Day

Time

Mar 3

Tu

11:30am-12:30pm

Apr 7

Tu

11:30am-12:30pm

May 5

Tu

11:30am-12:30pm

FAIRY TALES OF A PRINCESS

Calling all princesses! Join us for a royal dress-up party. Includes music, lunch, craft, snacks, and a picture booth

It’s time to be the best! Are you ready to show off your gaming skills and test them against some of the best in Virginia Beach?

Where: Bayside Rec Center Ages: 8-17yrs

Fee: $15

Date

Day

Time

Apr 18

Sa

12-3pm

Where: Great Neck Rec Center Ages: 7-12rys

Fee: $20

Date

Day

Time

Apr 3

F

10am-1pm

CHESS - INTERMEDIATE

Have a few games under your belt?

Then check out our wide array of Intermediate classes designed to bring you to the next level.

Where: Princess Anne Rec Center Ages: 7yrs+

Fee: $89

Date

Day

Time

Apr 16 - Jun 4

Th

6:30 - 7:30pm

Where: Kempsville Rec Center Ages: 7yrs+ Date

Fee: $69 Day

Time

Mar 30 - Jun 8 M

6:30 - 7:30pm

PARK PALS

Date

Day

Time

Park Pals is a free, after-school community event program held at Williams Farm Park! Each session includes pick-up styler sports and outdoor games, hands-on arts and crafts, and an opportunity to learn from a featured community resource!

Mar 20

F

5:30 - 7:30pm

Ages: All Ages

Ultimate Mario Kart Tournament Where: Williams Farm Rec Center Ages: 8-15yrs

Fee: $10

Memorial Day Kart Royale Where: Great Neck Rec Center Ages: 18yrs+

Fee: $25

Date

Day

Time

May 30

Sa

12-3pm

Fee: Free

Where: Williams Farm Park Date

Day

Time

Mar 12 - May 7

Th

3 - 5pm

Where: Level Green Park

CHESS - BEGINNERS

Date

Day

Time

Learn terminology, board setup, piece movements, tractics and more!

Mar 13 - May 15

F

3 - 5pm

Where: Princess Anne Rec Center

SPRING MUSIC BINGO NIGHT

Ages: 7yrs+

Fee: $89

Date

Day

Time

Apr 16 - Jun 4

Th

6:30 - 7:30pm

Music Bingo is a fun filled and fast paced take on traditional bingo! No team needed, prizes and pizza.

Where: Princess Anne Rec Center

Where: Great Neck Rec Center

Where: Kempsville Rec Center

Ages: 4yrs+

Ages: 3-10yrs

Ages: 7yrs+

Date

Day

Time

Apr 17

F

5:30 - 8pm

Fee: $20

Date

Day

Time

Apr 11

Sa

10:30am - 12:30pm

Date

Fee: $69 Day

Mar 30 - Jun 8 M

Time

Fee: $10

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PRINCESS ANNE SWIFT TEA PARTY

Calling all Taylor Swift Fans: Dress up in “Style” in your favorite era.

Music will be supplied, so come ready to dance and sing along. You will have the chance to make your own friendship bracelet and trade too. Light snacks and drinks will be served.

Where: Princess Anne Rec Center Ages: 7-14yrs

Fee: $15

Date

Day

Time

May 29

F

5:30 - 8pm

YOUTH CHANGE MAKERS

Participants will work alongside peers and community partners to complete projects in recreation centers, local churches, parks, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Transportation will be provided from the Rec Centers to the community project location Where: Bow Creek Rec Center Ages: 11-13yrs Date

Fee: $20 Day

Mar 11 - Apr 22 W

Time 5 - 7:30pm

Where: Williams Farm Rec Center Ages: 11-13yrs Date

Fee: $20 Day

Mar 10 - Apr 21 Tu

Time 5 - 6:30pm

EGGCITING EGGSTRAVAGANZA Enjoy inflatables, games, and a large egg hunt and take family pictures with the Easter Bunny!

Where: Princess Anne Rec Center Ages: 2yrs+ Fee: Free

This adventure and magical quest party will be full of excitement , goofy games/activities, craft corner and a treasure hunt adventure too! Come dress in your favorite character costume (optional) Where: Seatack Rec Center

Create a team of 2-4 people and race against time, and other teams, to complete your puzzle the fastest.

Teams have 2 hours to complete the provided 500-piece puzzle Where: Princess Anne Rec Center

Ages: 6-13yrs

Fee: $20

Date

Day

Time

Date

Day

Time

Mar 14

Sa

12 - 2pm

Apr 3

F

5:30 - 8pm

Ages: 4yrs+

Fee: $8

KIDS KARAOKE NIGHT

ELECTRONIC MUSIC ACADEMY

Where: Williams Farm Rec Center

Where: Williams Farm Rec Center

Get ready for a night full of music, laughter, and fun! Whether your kid is a future pop star or just loves to sing their heart out.

Ages: 7-15yrs

Fee: $10

Date

Day

Time

May 1

F

5:30 - 7pm

VA VIBES ART CLASS

Come meet Virginia local ViBes Artists and learn different art techniques in these unique classes designed for fun and great experience to unleash your creativity Where: Seatack Rec Center Ages: 7-14yrs

Fee: $12

Date

Day

Time

May 30

Sa

12:30 - 2pm

COLORFUL ART CLASS

Meet Virginia local Artist and learn different art techniques in this unique class designed for fun and great experience to unleash your creativity!

Combine music exploration and the use of Digital Audio Workstations to empower young participants to create their own music.

Ages: 12-17yrs

Fee: $65

Date

Day

Time

Mar 10 - 31

Tu

6 - 8pm

SOUND AND VISION

Together the entire camp group will create a song from scratch, creating the beat, melody and lyrics followed by planning filming and editing a music video.

Where: Williams Farm Rec Center Ages: 12-17yrs

Fee: $125

Date

Day

Time

Apr 6 - 10

M-F

9am-12pm

UNO GAME NIGHT

Tournaments with small prizes for winners, snacks, music and fun!

Where: Williams Farm Rec Center

Where: Seatack Rec Center

Ages: 7-18yrs

Fee: $12

Date

Day

Time

Apr 8

W

5:30 - 7:30pm

Date

Day

Time

Ages: 6-13yrs

Mar 28

Sa

10am - 12pm

Date

Day

Time

Mar 21

Sa

12:30 - 2pm

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DISNEY PUZZLE PALOOZA COMPETITION

Fee: $8

SPRING ACTIVITIES VIDEO MASKING MANIA

Ready to create your own epic videos? In this fun, interactive 4 week, 2-hour class, you’ll learn the basics of video masking with Adobe Premiere. What is video masking?

Masking works by creating an outline to isolate parts of a clip, enabling effects like blurring faces, removing backgrounds, creating seamless transitions between clips, or layering media. No experience needed!

Whether you’re into filmmaking, YouTube, or just want to try something new, this class is perfect for getting started.

Where: Williams Farm Rec Center Ages: 12-17yrs

Fee: $125

Date

Day

Time

May 5 - 26

Tu

6 - 8pm

NERF STRIKE BATTLE

Test your Nerf skills and test them against some of the best in the area.

Where: Bayside Rec Center Ages: 7-13yrs

Fee: $15

Date

Day

Time

Mar 21

Sa

12-3pm

May 23

Sa

12-3pm

CLEVER CHEF FOOD FUN LEVEL 1

Come join us for a program centered around learning more about food and cooking. We will be learning basic kitchen safety, simple cooking skills, and adding new recipes to your repertoire.

Each week will focus on a different topic.

Prepare and sample the foods we make and learn a few recipes to share.

Where: Princess Anne Rec Center Ages: 7-13yrs

NORTH LANDING BOAT TOURS RETURN TO LIFE: SPRINGS RENEWAL

WATERSHED WISDOM: THE HUMAN STORY

Experience the river’s vibrant rebirth as spring awakens the North Landing. This guided boat tour explores blooming riverbanks, active osprey nests, emerging reptiles and amphibians, and the river’s role as a vital nursery for fish and insects.

Discover how warmer waters and longer days affect the river.

Explore the river through the lens of human influence and conservation success. This insightful boat tour examines how development, waterways like the Chesapeake and Albemarle Canal, and land-use choices affect the river’s health, while highlighting major preservation milestones and the partnerships that protect this vital ecosystem

Where: Pungo Ferry Landing Park

Where: Pungo Ferry Landing Park

Ages: 10yrs+

Ages: 10yrs+

Fee: $55

Fee: $55

Date

Day

Time

Date

Day

Time

Apr 8

W

8 - 10am

May 6

W

8 - 10am

Apr 8

W

11am - 1pm

May 6

W

11am - 1pm

Apr 11

Sa

8 - 10am

May 9

Sa

8 - 10am

Apr 11

Sa

11am - 1pm

May 9

Sa

11am - 1pm

Apr 22

W

8 - 10am

May 20

W

8 - 10am

Apr 22

W

11am - 1pm

May 20

W

11am - 1pm

Apr 25

Sa

8 - 10am

May 23

Sa

8 - 10am

Apr 25

Sa

11am - 1pm

May 23

Sa

11am - 1pm

MIND OVER MILES

A walking club for adults that meets on the first Tuesday of every month.

Ages: 21yr+

Fee: Free

Location

Date

Time

West Neck Natural Area

Mar 3 9-10:30am

Marshview Park

Apr 7

9-10:30am

Pleasure House May 5 9-10:30am Point Natural Area

INVESTIGATION NATURE: WILDFLOWERS

Develop a new appreciation for the natural and scientific beauty of flowers through education and observation of native wildflower.

Program includes a 1-2 mile hike.

Where: Lake Smith/Lake Lawson Ages: 10yrs+

Fee: $10

Date

Day

Time

May 2

Sa

2 - 4pm

Fee: $89

Date

Day

Time

Apr 13 - May 18

M

6:30 - 7:30pm

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PARENT’S NIGHT OUT

ASTRONOMY 101

Speaker series presented by Virginia Beach Master Gardeners.

Enjoy a night out on the town, while your children enjoy a night of fun at the rec center with pizza and drinks!

Where: Princess Anne Rec Center

BAYSIDE REC CENTER

Where: Kempsville Rec Center

Ages: 10yrs+

Fee: Free

Ages: 3-12yr

Fee: $20

Perennials for Every Season

Date

Day

Time

Date

Day

Time

Apr 7

F

5 - 8pm

May 8

F

5 - 8pm

Mar 17

Tu

6:45 - 7:45pm

Companion Planting - Nature’s Secret Date

Day

Time

Apr 21

Tu

6:45 - 7:45pm

Weeds! - Defend Your Garden Against Common Spring Weeds Date

Day

Time

May 19

Tu

6:45 - 7:45pm

Where: Kempsville Rec Center Ages: 10yrs+

Fee: Free

Perennials for Every Season Date

Day

Time

Mar 4

W

6:45 - 7:45pm

Companion Planting - Nature’s Secret Date

Day

Time

Apr 1

W

6:45 - 7:45pm

Weeds! - Defend Your Garden Against Common Spring Weeds Date

Day

Time

May 13

W

6:45 - 7:45pm

Ages: 7yrs+

Fee: $5

What is Messier in Astronomy?

Date

Day

Time

BOW CREEK REC CENTER

Mar 25

W

7-8:30pm

Ages: 3-12yr

Fee: $20

Date

Day

Time

What’s Up? What Is That I See Up There?

Mar 20

F

5-8pm

Apr 17

F

5=8pm

Date

Day

Time

May 15

F

5-8pm

Apr 22

W

7:45-9pm

GREAT NECK REC CENTER Ages: 3-12yr

Fee: $20

Date

Day

Time

Mar 6

F

4:30-7:30pm

Apr 3

F

4:30-7:30pm

May 1

F

4:30-7:30pm

PRINCESS ANNE REC CENTER Ages: 3-12yr

Fee: $20

ONCE UPON A PROM

We invite high school students to a Prom Dress Giveaway where you can choose a dress that fits your unique style—completely FREE of charge. More than 300 dresses have been donated just for you. We have vintage and brand new, short and long, and sizes 0-20+. We believe all high school students should be able to attend Prom without worrying about the cost.

Date

Day

Time

Mar 13

F

5:30 - 8pm

Where: Princess Anne Rec Center

May 22

F

5:30 - 8pm

Ages: 12-20yrs

Fee: FREE

SEATACK REC CENTER

Date

Day

Time

Ages: 3-12yr

Fee: $20

Mar 6

F

4 - 7pm

Date

Day

Time

Mar 7

S

9:30am - 2:30pm

Mar 27

F

5-8pm

Apr 24

F

5=8pm

Where: Bayside Rec Center

May 29

F

5-8pm

WILLIAMS FARM REC CENTER Ages: 3-12yr

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We’ve partnered with the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers Club for an interactive introductory series on the night sky.

Fee: $20

Date

Day

Time

Apr 24

F

5 - 8pm

Ages: 14-18yrs

Fee: FREE

Date

Day

Time

Apr 10

F

2 - 7pm

Apr 11

S

9 - 3pm

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION

Therapeutic Recreation YOUTH SWIM ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​THERAPEUTIC RECREATION

offers a variety of opportunities throughout the year for children, teens and adults with disabilities.

Diagnoses served include Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD, Down Syndrome, learning disability, mild to profound intellectual disability, traumatic brain injury, hearing impairment, visual impairment, or physical disability

SUMMER REGISTRATION APRIL 15 | 6PM

Swim lessons with a Water Safety Instructor for water exercise or modified swimming.

CRAFT CLUB

Where: Kempsville Rec Center

Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with projects such as sea glass art, paper and fiber crafts, mosaics, and more, with an emphasis on creativity, self-expression, and having fun.

Dates

Day Time

Where: Kempsville Rec Center

Mar 16 - May 18

M

5-5:50pm

Ages: 16yr+

Mar 21 - May 23 Sa

9:10 - 10am

Dates

Day

Time

Mar 21 - May 23 Sa

10:10 - 11am

Apr 17 - May 22

F

10 - 11:30am

Ages: 5-15yr

Fee: $61

Where: Bow Creek Rec Center

FIT IN MOTION

Dates

Day

Time

Strength and cardiovascular endurance training. Choose to attend in-person or virtually.

Mar 19 - May 21

Th

5-5:50pm

Where: Kempsville Recreation Center

Ages: 5-16yrs

Fee: $61

Ages: 12yr+

ADULT SWIM

Swim lessons with a Water Safety Instructor for water exercise or modified swimming.

Ages: 16yr+

Fee: $61

Where: Kempsville Rec Center Dates

Day Time

Mar 16 - May 18

M

Mar 21 - May 23 Sa

6-6:50pm 11:10am - 12pm

Where: Bow Creek Rec Center Ages: 16+

Fee: $61

Dates

Day

Time

Mar 19 - May 21

Th

6-6:50pm

Mar 19 - May 21

Th

7-7:50pm

Fee: $100

TINY BOBBERS W/ PARENT/GUARDIAN

Swim lessons with a Water Safety Instructor for modified swimming.

Ages: 1-5yrs

Fee: $41

Where: Kempsville Rec Center Dates

Day Time

Mar 16 - May 18

M

5:20 - 5:50pm

TEEN CLUB

Participants will engage in a variety of activities at Kempsville Recreation Center with minimal staff support while socializing with friends.

Where: Bow Creek Rec Center Ages: 12-22yr

Fee: $20

Dates

Day

Time

Mar 6

F

5-8pm

Apr 3

F

5-8pm

May 1

F

5-8pm

Fee: $80

Fundamental Dates

Day

Time

Apr 21 - May 28 Tu/Th 4:30-5:25pm

Intermediate Dates

Day

Time

Apr 21 - May 28

Tu/Th 5:30-6:25pm

KIDS NIGHT OUT

The evening’s activities will be geared toward working on socialization skills and inclusion through play. A pizza dinner will be provided at the beginning of program.

Where: Kempsville Rec Center Ages: 4-11yr

Fee: $20

Dates

Day

Time

Mar 6

F

5-8pm

Apr 10

F

5-8pm

May 8

F

5-8pm

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THERAPEUTIC RECREATION NEON NIGHTS DANCE

INTRO TO GOLF

Neon Nights Dance is an 80’s themed special event presented in collaboration with Chesapeake, Norfolk, James City County, Isle of Wight, Suffolk, and Portsmouth Therapeutic Recreation departments.

Participants will learn how to drive, chip, and putt as well as golf course etiquette.

Additional benefits for the participant include increased independence, improved social skills and learning of sportsmanship Where: Kempsville Greens Golf Course

Where: Great Bridge Community Center Ages: 16yr+

Fee: $15

Dates

Day

Time

Apr 11

Sa

5-7pm

Ages: 13yrs+

FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD

Fee: $80

Dates

Day

Time

Apr 1 - May 6

W

4 - 5pm

Transporation to and from Neon Nights in Chesapeake.

Come join us for an afternoon of fresh air and creativity! Participants will all be led in a step by step painting and will enjoy socializing with peers.

Where: Kempsville Rec Center

Where: Mount Trashmore Park

Ages: 16yr+

Ages: 16yrs+

Fee: $10

Fee: $25

Dates

Day

Time

Dates

Day

Time

Apr 11

Sa

4:15-7:45pm

May 20

W

4:30 - 6pm

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Where: Princess Anne Center Ages: 11-23yrs

Fee: $80

Teen/Adult Dates

Day

Time

Mar 11 - Apr 1

W

5-7pm

Ages: 18rys+

PAINT IN THE PARK

NEON NIGHTS TRANSPORTATION

Come join us for a program centered around fun & food. We will be learning basic kitchen safety, simple cooking skills and dining etiquette

Fee: $80

Adult Dates

Day

Apr 22 - May 18 W

Time 5-7pm

REC CENTER ACTIVITIES

Forever Young 55+ CRUIZIN AT THE CREEK LUNCHEON Ahoy! Come and let your imagination take sail with entertainment, 3rd Annual Marshall Sparks Bingo games & giveaways, photos booth and dancing.

Lunch and dessert provided Where: Bow Creek Rec Center Ages: 55yr+

Fee: $15

Date

Day

Time

Mar 4

W

10am - 1pm

PICNIC IN THE PARK Join us for Picnic in the Park at the brand new Great Neck Pavilion. Water fowl and aquatic life can be seen from the gazebo overlooking the branch of the Lynnhaven River. Lunch will include.

Various board games, card games and corn hole will be available for a great time Where: Great Neck Rec Center Ages: 55yr+

Fee: $12

Date

Day

Time

May 20

W

10am - 1pm

GREEN PARTY Join us for a St. Patrick’s Day themed party with great food, entertainment and friends Where: Bayside Rec Center Ages: 55yr+

Fee: $15

Date

Day

Time

Mar 11

W

10am - 1pm

SPRING PARTY

FOR ADULTS 55+

Come join us for an eggstravegant egg hunt! Games, entertainment and lunch will be provided. The Easter Bunny will also make an appearance.

Where: Bayside Rec Center Ages: 55yr+

Fee: $15

Date

Day

Time

Apr 8

W

10am - 1pm

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Forever Young programs are created for adults ages 55 & up to socialize in special events, lunches, games, arts and crafts, exercise, as well as local shopping trips and excursions.​ Forever Young Programs are included with recreation center membership or with SilverSneakers membership.

MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION Please join us to celebrate our mother’s or a special female role model in our lives. We will be providing lunch, activities and games

BAYSIDE

Where: Bayside Rec Center

Wednesdays & Thursdays 10 am - 1 pm

Ages: 55yr+

BOW CREEK

Fee: $15

Date

Day

Time

Mar 11

W

10am - 1pm

CANASTA TOURNAMENT Enjoy a day of playing Canasta at our tournament supervised by Julia Duzant-Boyette! Lunch will be provided. To participate, partners are required; singles not accepted. If you or your partner can’t attend, it is your responsibility to find a replacement.

Where: Bayside Rec Center Ages: 55yr+

Fee: $20

Date

Day

Time

May 15

F

10am - 3pm

Wednesdays & Fridays 10 am - 1 pm

GREAT NECK

Wednesdays & Fridays 10 am - 1 pm

KEMPSVILLE

Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 am - 1 pm

PRINCESS ANNE

Mondays & Wednesdays 10 am - 1 pm

SEATACK

Mondays & Thursdays 10 am - 1 pm

WILLIAMS FARM

Mondays & Wednesdays 10 am - 1 pm

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