ACTIVITY GUIDE FALL-WINTER 2021-2022 - You don't stop playing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop playing - City of Winchester
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ACTIVITY GUIDE FALL-WINTER 2021-2022 You don't stop playing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop playing. GEORGE BERNARD SHAW
Rec Center Hours Fees & Memberships Monday - Friday: PAGE 4 5:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Facility Rentals & Registration Sunday: 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. PAGES 5 - 7 CLOSED: 10/11, 11/11, 11/25-26, 12/23-25, 12/31, 1/1, 1/17, 2/21 FALL-WINTER 2021-2022 ACTIVITY GUIDE Athletics PAGES 8 - 9 Administration Hours Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fitness Administrative Staff 2 PAGES 10 - 11 Christopher Konyar Director chris.konyar@winchesterva.gov Indoor Aquatics Jason R. Brown PAGES 12 - 14 Assistant Director jason.brown@winchesterva.gov Creative Classes and More Contact Us PAGES 15 - 20 1001 E. Cork Street Winchester, VA 22601 (540) 662-4946 Special Events (540) 678-8791 - fax wincparks@winchesterva.gov PAGE 21 winchesterva.gov/parks facebook.com/jimbarnettpark After School Childcare PAGE 22 CONTENTS
3 WHY YOU SHOULD BE A MEMBER SPECIAL AMENITIES FALL-WINTER 2021-2022 ACTIVITY GUIDE A Winchester Parks and Recreation Membership Spend a day at Jim Barnett Park and enjoy time allows you to experience a wide variety of park in solitude or with friends and family. Our main offerings at no additional cost. park campus offers a par course fitness trail consisting of 18 exercise stations, paved Indoor Pool - newly renovated! walking trail with benches, playgrounds, picnic Outdoor Pool shelters and pavilions with charcoal grills, Fitness Room horseshoe courts, fishing lake, athletic fields, Racquetball Court BMX track, and newly upgraded dog park. Gymnasium (Open Gym) Adult Drop-in Play (21+) Our neighborhood parks offer athletic fields, Disc Golf picnic shelters, playgrounds, and trails. Billiards Table Horseshoe Courts Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Instructor-led Fitness and Aqua Fitness nature by visiting Abrams Creek Wetlands Classes Preserve. This 25-acre calcareous muck fen is home to over 300 plant species and 180 kinds of birds. NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS Pedestrians, runners, and cyclists can safely Abrams Creek Wetlands Preserve - 1643 Meadow Branch Ave. access major destinations in the City via the Cedarmeade Green Space - 2644 Stonegate Dr. Green Circle Trail. The circle connects areas of Frederick Douglass Park - 598 N. Kent St. historic, recreational, educational, and natural Friendship Park - 623 N. Pleasant Valley Rd. interest. Some of those attractions include Harvest Ridge Park - 805 Crestview Terrace Glen Burnie Historic House & Gardens/Museum NESW Park - 501 Darrview St. of the Shenandoah Valley, Jim Barnett Park, Overlook Green Space - 50 Montague Cir. Shenandoah University, Old Town Winchester, Park Place Park - 2024 Harvest Dr. and the Abrams Creek Wetlands Preserve. Rolling Hills Green Space - 702 Kennedy Dr. Ruth Jackson Memorial Park - 128 E. Cecil St. All Are Welcome JOIN US Shawnee Springs Preserve - 301 E. Pall Mall St. Timbrook Park - 314 Woodstock Lane Weaver Park - 167 Bruce Dr. Whittier Park - 900 Whittier Ave.
FEES & Winchester Parks & Recreation MEMBERSHIPS FALL-WINTER 2021-2022 ACTIVITY GUIDE Daily Fees Adult - $7.00 Youth/Student - $6.50 Child 3-5yrs - $6.00 4 Senior 55+yrs - $6.00 Military - $6.00 Family (max 4) - $16.00 Children under 3yrs - Free MONTHLY MEMBERSHIPS Memberships,1 M Odaily N T Hfees, and punch passes 3 M O Ninclude: THS ANNUAL Adult unlimited $36.00 Ruse of$42.00 the indoor NR pool, outdoor $99.00 R pool, fitness $117.00 NR room, gymnasium, $360.00 R $432.00 NR Youth/Student billiards $20.00table, R and racquetball $24.00 NR court $54.00during R designated $66.00 NR times. $192.00 R $240.00 NR Child 3-5yrs $16.00 R $20.00 NR $42.00 R $54.00 NR $144.00 R $192.00 NR Senior 55+yrs $16.00 R $20.00 NR $42.00 R $54.00 NR $144.00 R $192.00 NR Military $16.00 R $16.00 NR $42.00 R $42.00 NR $144.00 R $144.00 NR Family (max 4) $68.00 R $84.00 NR $198.00 R $246.00 NR $768.00 R $960.00 NR Military Family (max 4) $48.00 R $48.00 NR $138.00 R $138.00 NR $528.00 R $528.00 NR Children under 3yrs Free Free Free Free Free Free PUNCH PASSES - 10 VISITS PUNCH PASSES - 20 VISITS Adult $31.50 R $36.00 NR R Adult $63.00 R $72.00 NR Youth/Student $27.00 R $31.50 NR Resident Youth/Student $54.00 R $63.00 NR Child 3-5yrs $22.50 R $27.00 NR (22601) Child 3-5yrs $45.00 R $54.00 NR Senior 55+yrs $22.50 R $27.00 NR Senior 55+yrs $45.00 R $54.00 NR Military $22.50 R $22.50 NR NR Military $45.00 R $45.00 NR Family (max 4) $81.00 R $89.00 NR Non- Family (max 4) $162.00 R $198.00 NR Children under 3yrs Free Free Resident Children under 3yrs Free Free
FACILITY Molly Minch RENTALS Aquatics & Facilities Coordinator molly.knapp@winchesterva.gov Capacities and Rates 5 Rate listed is per hour. Most facility rentals have a two hour minimum and additional FALL-WINTER 2021 -2022 ACTIVITY GUIDE custodial fees may apply. Applications are available online and at the Rec Center. Completed applications may be submitted in person, by mail, by email, or fax. Minimum 2 weeks notice required for all rentals. Winchester Parks and Recreation facility rentals under $200 must be paid in full at time of reservation. Rentals $200 and up require a 30% deposit. Winchester Public Schools facility rentals must meet insurance requirements. Facility Capacity Rate (R / NR / NP) Lord Fairfax Room 50 $25 / $31 / $19 Arts & Crafts Room 50 $19 / $23 / $14 Full Gymnasium 1,000 $92 / $98 / $81 Full Court Gym 666 $61 / $65 / $54 1/3 Gym 333 $31 / $33 / $27 Social Hall 175 $63 / $79 / $48 Recreation Room 20 $6 / $8 / $5 Indoor Pool 80 $96 / $112 / $90 Outdoor Pool 300 $156 / $168 / $150 Non-Profit (NP) hourly rates are available Horseshoe Courts* 200 $21 / $27 to organizations that meet the following Tennis Court* per court 100 $3 / $5 criteria: Bodie Grim Field* 300-1,500 $18 / $24 1. Physically located within Winchester Eagles Field* 300-1,500 $18 / $24 City Limits (zip code 22601). T-ball, Yost, 2. Provide proof of 501 (c)(3) non-profit Henkel Harris Fields* 150-500 $9 / $15 status. Preston Fields* N/A $18 / $24 *Flat Fees = $10 lighting/$10 ballfield lining/$20 soccer field lining Social Hall Party Packages Daniel Morgan Middle Gym 600 $49 / $50 / $47 Daniel Morgan Intermediate Gym 650 $37 / $38 / $35 Special Rates Apply! Quarles Elementary Gym 338 $37 / $38 / $35 Call the Rec Center VA Avenue Elementary Gym 338 $37 / $38 / $35 to inquire. Elementary School Grounds 300-1,500 $21 / $24 / $18 (540) 662-4946 John Handley High School CALL JHHS FOR RESERVATIONS
Activity and Program REGISTRATION Online Visit winchesterva.gov/parks and explore programs and activities offered in our various divisions. FALL-WINTER 2021-2022 ACTIVITY GUIDE Click on the Activity Number link to go directly to the webtrac registration page for the activity. OR Click Register Online in the side menu to go to the main webtrac page (webtrac.winchesterva.gov). Choose a division or Search to see current offerings. Log In or Create an account. A credit card is required for online payment. 6 Once registration is complete, you will receive an email confirmation. For questions, email staff at wincparks@winchesterva.gov. In Person Visit us at the Jim Barnett Park Rec Center during building hours. See Contents (page 2) for information. A Recreation Center Attendant will assist you in registering for programs and activities. You can also purchase a membership while you are here! If this is your first time registering, the Recreation Center Attendant will need to create a household account for you. Payment can be made by check, credit card, or cash. Registrations will not be processed without payment. Phone Call the Jim Barnett Park Rec Center during building hours. See Contents (page 2) for information. A Recreation Center Attendant will assist you in registering for programs and activities. You can also purchase a membership. If this is your first time registering, the Recreation Center Attendant will need to create a household account for you. Payment can be made by credit card over the phone. Registrations will not be processed without payment. Once registration is complete, you will receive an email confirmation.
Registration Information Financial Aid Financial aid for qualifying families living in zipcode 22601 is available upon request. Please contact us for more information. Application available online https://www.winchesterva.gov/parks/forms-publications. Cancellations and Refunds 7 Programs will be cancelled if minimum registration numbers are not met. In the event of inclement weather, FALL-WINTER 2021-2022 ACTIVITY GUIDE facility closings, program cancellations, etc. will be posted on the Jim Barnett Facebook page and on the Parks website winchesterva.gov/parks. View the refund policy online or ask the front desk. Bus trips are non- refundable and upon request, wheel-chair accessible. Accomodations WPRD welcomes participation in all programs and activities by individuals with disabilities and special needs. WPRD is committed to inclusion and providing recreation services in the most integrated setting in which interaction between people with and without disabilities is provided to the maximum extent feasible. If you have a special need or request for reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA and want to assist the WPRD staff in addressing such need or request, contact WPRD in advance and in a timely manner, or indicate what these needs are on all registration forms. Please understand that failure to provide timely and appropriate notice of a special need and/or request for reasonable accommodation may result in a delay in registration. When feasible and appropriate, WPRD asks that requests for reasonable accommodation be made at least two weeks in advance of any activity or program.
Youth and Adult ATHLETICS Jennifer Justice Athletics Coordinator jennifer.justice@winchesterva.gov It's game time! Winchester Parks & Recreation offers many athletic programs and leagues that will keep you moving and having fun. FALL-WINTER 2021-2022 ACTIVITY GUIDE NEW THIS SEASON! YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUES ARE FREE FOR CITY RESIDENTS! BASKETBALL PEE WEE BASKETBALL This exciting basketball league gives each player Lace up your high tops and get ready for this a chance to improve their skills while enjoying exciting basketball league. Learn the basics 8 being part of a team. Practices are twice a week during practices and put those skill to use during for 1 hour and games are on Saturday mornings. games. Practices are once a week for 1 hour and **New for this season: FREE Registration for City games are on Saturday mornings. **New for this of Winchester Residents! (Must have 22601 as season: FREE Registration for City of home zip code). Winchester Residents! (Must have 22601 as Location: Jim Barnett Park, Gym home zip code). Location: Jim Barnett Park, Gym Junior (Ages 9 - 10) Activity #: 611643-01 Ages 5 - 6 Dates: M/W/SA 11/1 - 12/18 (No 11/6) Activity #: 621643-08 Practice Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Dates: Wednesdays & Saturdays, 1/12 - 3/5 Game Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Practice Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Fee: FREE for City Residents (22601) Game Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. $55 NR Early Bird if register by 10/18 at 9 a.m. Fee: FREE for City Residents (22601) $61 NR Final Fee if register 10/18 - 10/25 at 9 a.m. $50 NR Early Bird if register by 12/27 at 9 a.m. Senior (Ages 11 - 13) $56 NR Final Fee if register 12/27 - 1/3 at 9 a.m. Activity #: 611643-02 Ages 7 - 8 Dates: TU/TH/SA 11/2 - 12/18 (No 11/6, 11/11, 11/25) Practice Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Activity #: 621643-09 Game Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Dates: Thursdays & Saturdays, 1/13 - 3/5 Fee: FREE for City Residents (22601) Practice Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. $55 NR Early Bird if register by 10/18 at 9 a.m. Game Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. $61 NR Final Fee if register 10/18 - 10/25 at 9 a.m. Fee: FREE for City Residents (22601) $50 NR Early Bird if register by 12/27 at 9 a.m. $56 NR Final Fee if register 12/27 - 1/3 at 9 a.m.
Youth Leagues Continued Adult Tournaments BRU INDOOR SOCCER TURKEY TOSS DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT Winchester Parks & Recreation is partnering with Join us for Winchester Parks & Recreation's 2nd Blue Ridge United to offer this 5 week Annual Turkey Toss Disc Golf Tournament. The fundamentals program. During the program, tournament consists of two rounds of 18 holes with players will be introduced to basic techniques and a break between rounds. Prizes are awarded to the tactics of the game during technical and small top finishers. sided exercises. Location: Jim Barnett Park, Disc Golf Course 9 Location: Jim Barnett Park, Gym FALL-WINTER 2021 -2022 ACTIVITY GUIDE Activity #: 631645-13 Fee: $20 per person Ages 6 - 8 Date: Saturday, 11/20 Age: 18+ Activity #: 621643-36 Fee: $50 R $56 NR Time: 8 a.m. check in Register by 11/19 at 9 a.m. Dates: Mondays, 1/24 - 2/21 Register by 1/17 at 9 a.m. 9 a.m. tee time Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Ages 9 - 11 Activity #: 621643-37 Fee: $50 R $56 NR THANKFUL FOR VOLLEYBALL HAT TOURNAMENT Dates: Mondays, 1/24 - 2/21 Register by 1/17 at 9 a.m. Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. All names will be placed in a hat and teams will be randomly drawn on site. Game format will depend RUGBY - HIGH SCHOOL CLINIC on the number of participants. Teams will be required to keep score when not playing. Players of all skill levels are welcome to join the Location: Jim Barnett Park, Gym Winchester Cannons coaches and senior players to Activity #: 631645-07 Fee: $20 per person learn the basic skills of rugby, team concepts, and Date: Sunday, 11/21 Age: 18+ play mini games. Please bring water and wear Time: 9 a.m. check in Register by 11/19 at 9 a.m. athletic shoes (cleats are highly recommended). 9:45 a.m. start Location: Weaver Field Activity #: 631643-28 Fee: $10 per person Dates: Saturdays, 10/30 - 11/20 Ages: 14 - 18 Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m. Register by 10/29 COACHES AND YOUTH SPORTS OFFICIALS NEEDED The majority of WPRD youth programs rely on VOLUNTEER COACHES. We are always looking for individuals who can help create a positive learning environment where the children learn sportsmanship, fundamental skills, teamwork, and responsibility. If you are able to help, please contact the Athletics division. *Participation fee will be refunded at the conclusion of the program for any coach's children.* WPRD is also seeking YOUTH SPORTS OFFICIALS year-round. Officials are needed for flag football, basketball, indoor soccer, and volleyball. Games are played weeknights and weekends and a flexible schedule is a must. Sports official applicants must be at least 16 years old, have reliable transportation, possess the ability to interact well with adults and youth, and possess the ability to understand and apply sport-specific rules. Officiating experience preferred, but not required. Pay rate is $20 per game. On average, officials are scheduled to work 4-8 hours per week in the evenings and on weekends. Officiating is a great way to earn extra income while being involved with WPRD sports leagues.
YOGA PILATES with Shirley Dunsmore with Shirley Dunsmore Day: Monday Day: Thursday Day: Tuesday Time: 8 - 9 a.m. Time: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. No session 10/11, 11/11, 11/25, 12/23, 1/17, 2/21 Fee: Daily Visit or Membership Fee: Daily Visit or Membership Ages: 18+ Ages: 18+ Location: Jim Barnett Park, Lord Fairfax Room Location: Jim Barnett Park, Lord Fairfax Room Pilates is a series of floor exercises FALL-WINTER 2021-2022 ACTIVITY GUIDE Come discover why yoga is recommended designed by Joseph Pilates that focuses for everyone. The instructor will present on breath, concentration, control, modifications for all skill levels. Emphasis centering, and precision. These exercises will be on postures, breathing, and are designed to uniformly strengthen the strength training exercises to tone the body as a whole creating a balance of whole body. A yoga mat is recommended. strength and flexibility. Open to all levels, Equipment and mats will not be provided. but lends itself to beginners and those not interested in weight bearing exercises. Yoga mat, yoga block and towel 10 recommended. Equipment and mats will not be provided. ZUMBA HIGH LOW AEROBICS with Amanda Floyd with Tiffany Snell Day: Monday/Thursday Day: Tuesday/Wednesday Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Time: 7 - 8 p.m. No session 10/11, 11/4, 11/11, 12/23, 1/17, 2/21 Fee: Daily Visit or Membership Fee: Daily Visit or Membership Ages: 18+ Ages: 18+ Jim Barnett Park, Social Hall Location: Jim Barnett Park, Social Hall “HIGH Low is a low impact aerobics Enjoy a total body workout using the most experience based on traditional aerobics popular music. Zumba burns calories, principles creating a steady state cardio tones muscles, improves balance, and workout. This action packed, full body incorporate a full range of motion. blast will challenge you while at the same time keeping it LOW. Set to the songs you STAY know and love, HIGH Low uses cardio and toning tracks choreographed with simple fitness moves to result in a high energy, fun, and effective group fitness class that ACTIVE will keep you coming back for more!” Every body and fitness level is welcome in class! Barre, ab, and arm tracks are also part of the workouts.
OPEN GYM DROP IN PLAY → During OPEN GYM, the gym is available Players will be divided into teams on to anyone wanting to drop by the Rec site and play pick-up games. Center and play basketball. Equipment is available if needed. Basketballs are available if needed. Fee: $3 or Membership This is not a league or program. Ages: 21+ (Family Time Pickleball 5+) Organized practices of any kind are Location: Jim Barnett Park, Gym not permitted during OPEN GYM times. Anyone entering the gym must ADULT BASKETBALL pay the daily visit fee or have a punch 11 Day: Monday & Wednesday pass/membership. Time: 7:30 - 9:15 p.m. FALL-WINTER 2021-2022 ACTIVITY GUIDE Fee: Daily Visit or Membership No session 10/20, 1/17, 2/21 Ages: All Location: Jim Barnett Park, Gym ADULT PICKLEBALL Day: Tuesday Day: Saturday & Sunday Time: 8:30 - 11 a.m. Time: 4 - 5:45 p.m. Day: Thursday No session 10/23, 11/6, 11/21, 12/25, 1/1 Time: 8:30 - 11 a.m. & 7:30 - 9:15 p.m. No session 10/21, 11/11, 11/25, 12/23 Day: Monday - Friday Time: 1 - 3 p.m. FAMILY TIME PICKLEBALL (AGES 5+) No session 10/20, 10/21, 10/22, 11/5, 11/11, 11/25, 11/26, 12/23, 12/24, 1/17, 2/21 Day: Sunday Time: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Day: Tuesday & Friday No session 11/21 Time: 7:30 - 9:15 p.m. No session 10/22, 11/5, 11/26, 12/24, 12/31 FITNESS ROOM RACQUETBALL The fitness room provides weights, The court can be used for racquetball dumbbells, barbells, machines, or wallyball. Court reservations can be treadmills, and ellipticals. It is open made seven calendar days in advance and available for use during the for no more that two hours at a time. building's hours of operation (see page The court is open and available for use 2). Ages 14-16 must be accompanied during the building's hours of by an adult 18 or older. Spectators are operation (see page 2). Reservations not permitted. Proper attire must are recommended. follow WRPD fitness policy. Policies are strictly enforced. Day: Monday - Sunday Time: During Building Hours Day: Monday - Sunday Fee: Daily Visit or Membership Time: During Building Hours Ages: All Fee: Daily Visit or Membership Location: Jim Barnett Park Ages: 18+ (14-16 must be with an adult) Location: Jim Barnett Park
Indoor AQUATICS Molly Minch Aquatics & Facilities Coordinator molly.knapp@winchesterva.gov Winchester Parks & Recreation features a 6-lane by 25-meter competition pool that offers a wide range of lessons, classes and lap, open and therapeutic hours. SWIM LESSONS FALL-WINTER 2021-2022 ACTIVITY GUIDE We proudly offer both GROUP and PRIVATE swim lessons for all ages and skill levels. Lessons are led by certified instructors in our newly renovated indoor facility. Locker rooms and showers are available. Parent & Tot (P&T) - The purpose of Parent & Tot is to provide a joyful, loving, child- centered environment featuring songs and activities to encourage skill acquisition while also developing a lifelong love of the water. NOTES: Parents are required to be in the water with the student. Swim diapers are required. 12 Swim 101/102/103 (Beginner) - Our Beginner courses focus on kicking, floating, and breath control. Students must be able to swim 15 feet with their face in the water in order to advance to the 200 level. This course is recommended for students who have never taken a swim lesson before, are uncomfortable in the water, or have aged out of the P&T course. Ages: 101 (3-5), 102 (6-8), 103 (9-14). Swim 201/202/203 (Swim Strokes) - Our Swim Strokes courses focus on the formal strokes of freestyle (front crawl) with side breathing and backstroke. Students must have passed one of the 100 level courses, or be comfortable with submerging under the water three times in a row and swimming 15-25 feet on their front without adult support or assistance. Ages: 201 (3-5), 202 (6-8), 203 (9-14). Swim 301/302/303 (Advanced Swim Strokes) - Our Advanced Swim Strokes courses focus on the more complex breaststroke and butterfly. Students will also refine and master freestyle and backstroke. Students must have passed one of the 200 level courses, or be able to independently swim freestyle with side breathing and backstroke for 25 feet. Ages: 301 (3-5), 302 (6-8), 303 (9-14). Swim 401/402/403 (Lifesaving Swim Strokes) - Our Lifesaving Swim Strokes courses are designed to teach the lifesaving skills such as sidestroke, elementary backstroke and treading. All four previous strokes will be included, with refinement and mastering of the breaststroke and butterfly. Students must have passed one of the 300 level courses, or be able to perform freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly independently for 30 feet. Ages: 401 (3-5), 402 (6-8), 403 (9-14). Private Swim Lessons (One-on-One with instructor) - Private Swim Lessons are for students of any skill level who wish to have a tailored experienced to meet personal goals. Lessons are 30 minutes long. Instructor preference is available, but not guaranteed.
AQUATICS FALL/WINTER SWIM LESSONS All lessons are subject to minimum student enrollment and instructor/pool availability. Online Registration. Fee: 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. P&T, 101, 301, 302, 303 Registration Period Monday & Wednesday $43.00 R 5:15 - 5:45 p.m. 102, 103, 401, 402, 403 11/15 - 12/8 10/25 - 11/5 $49.00 NR 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 101, 201, 202, 203 Fee: Registration Period 13 Monday $57.00 R 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. Private Lessons 11/15 - 12/6 10/25 - 11/5 $64.00 NR FALL-WINTER 2021-2022 ACTIVITY GUIDE Fee: Wednesday Registration Period $57.00 R 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. Private Lessons 11/17 - 12/8 10/25 - 11/5 $64.00 NR TRAINING CLASSES Hone your skills and earn certifications with our aquatic training classes. Online Registration. Competitive Swim Training (CST) - Our CST courses are designed for swimmers that have completed the highest level of swim lessons and want to expand their skills into a swim team setting. Students will learn competitive swimming skills through the use of interval training. Must be able to swim laps (25-50 meters) and be proficient in all competitive strokes. Ages 7-18. Fee: 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Monday & Wednesday Registration Period $48.00 R 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. 11/15 - 12/8 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. 10/25 - 11/5 $54.00 NR Lifeguard Training - American Red Cross Lifeguard Training teaches participants the skills and knowledge they will need to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergencies. With successful completion, participants will be certified for lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid for two years. Attendance is mandatory at all sessions. Ages 15+. *NEW* If you apply to be a lifeguard with WPRD and are hired, we will reimburse the FULL AMOUNT of the LG training class! Fee: Friday: 4:30 - 8:00 p.m. Register By Friday thru Sunday $225.00 R Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 10/23 - 10/25 10/13 $250.00 NR Sunday: 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Lifeguarding Recertification - This course is designed for lifeguards who currently have a valid certification and need to renew their certification. Participants must complete the water skills, CPR/AED skills, and score higher than 80% on a written test in order to pass. Ages 15+. Fee: Saturday Register By $45.00 R 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 11/6 11/3 $50.00 NR
AQUATICS Pool schedules are subject to change. Visit winchesterva.gov/parks/aquatics or call (540) 662-4946 for the most up to date information. LAP SWIM Lap swim is a time where all lanes are available. There is no age restriction however, this time is limited to those who are swimming back and forth from wall to wall. No walking, aerobics, or general swim is allowed in the lanes during lap swim. Daily Visit 5:30 - 9:30 a.m. No Registration Monday thru Friday Fee or Membership 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. Required Daily Visit No Registration Saturday Fee or 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. FALL-WINTER 2021-2022 ACTIVITY GUIDE Membership Required Daily Visit No Registration Sunday Fee or 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Membership Required GENERAL SWIM General swim is a great time for families and patrons of all ages to utilize the pool for recreational use. There are lap lanes available for those who want to lap swim. Daily Visit 14 No Registration Saturday Fee or 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Membership Required Daily Visit No Registration Sunday Fee or 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Membership Required SENIOR/THERAPY SWIM Senior/Therapy swim is a time for seniors, ages 55+, to utilize the pool during a calmer time. It is also a time when anyone needing aquatic therapy for various medical reasons can use the facility. Daily Visit No Registration Monday thru Friday Fee or 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Membership Required AQUA FITNESS CLASSES These classes focus on strength, flexibility, and reducing pain with no impact on your joints. Training may incorporate resistance tools such as water weights, noodles, and kick boards. Classes offered throughout the year are Water Aerobics and Aqua Arthritis. Classes are taught by a certified instructor. Ages 18+ Daily Visit Monday/Wednesday/ No Registration Fee or 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Water Aerobics Friday Required Membership Daily Visit No Registration Tuesday/Thursday Fee or 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Aqua Arthritis Required Membership POOL RENTALS The Indoor Pool can be rented for groups or parties. Rate listed is per hour. Rental includes use of the pool lobby room. For general rental information, see Facility Rentals (page 5) in this guide. Fee: Friday Minimum 2 Weeks $96.00 R 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 10/22 - 11/5 Notice Required $112.00 NR Fee: Saturday Minimum 2 Weeks $96.00 R 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 10/23 - 11/6 Notice Required $112.00 NR
Classes and More CREATIVE Leslie Bowery Community Recreation Coordinator leslie.bowery@winchesterva.gov 15 From visual art classes, FALL-WINTER 2021-2022 ACTIVITY GUIDE crafting sessions, and cookie decorating workshops to acting classes and music lessons, Winchester Parks & Recreation offers many opportunities for all ages to get CREATIVE! HOLIDAY SWAG This holiday swag can be used in many ways, from hanging on your door wall, or as a lovely centerpiece. Made with pine branches, ribbon, SNOWMAN WREATH and accessories, each swag will be unique. Embrace the chilly season with this adorable Instructor: Mindy Hanrahan snowman! This wreath is the perfect accent for Location: Jim Barnett Park, Arts & Crafts Room your door, wall, or above your fireplace. This gem Activity #: 617147-78 Fee: $33 R $36 NR will bring a smile to all who enter your home. Date: Monday, 11/8 Ages: 16+ Made with deco mesh and accessories. Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Register by 11/1 Instructor: Mindy Hanrahan Location: Jim Barnett Park, Lord Fairfax Room HOLIDAY CENTERPIECE Activity #: 617147-99 Fee: $32 R $35 NR Date: Monday, 1/10 Ages: 16+ Get creative and design a beautiful centerpiece Time: 6:30 - 9 p.m. Register by 12/27 for this holiday season. A variety of bases, greenery, natural material, and decorations will be available. Instructor: Rhonda Smith Location: Jim Barnett Park, Arts & Crafts Room Activity #: 617147-B3 Fee: $30 R $33 NR Date: Saturday, 11/20 Ages: 16+ Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Register by 11/6
Creative Classes and More CREATIVE CRAFTERS MONTHLY CLUB Are you looking for a fun project to spark your child's creativity? We can help by providing thoughtfully designed project kits that engage your little one's fine motor skills and imagination! To reserve a project kit, be sure to FALL-WINTER 2021-2022 ACTIVITY GUIDE register on or before the register by date. Project kits will be made available for pick up starting the Monday after the register by date and must be picked up by that Friday (unless a holiday week). Rec Center Closed 11/25-26 and 12/23-24). Failure to pick up by the last day will void your registration. No refunds will be given. Pick Up Location: Jim Barnett Park Rec Center 16 GINGERBREAD HOUSE MAKING Fall & Thanksgiving Theme Activity #: 642100-10 Fee: $5 per kit Connect and create your very own gingerbread Pick Up Dates: 10/25 - 10/29 Ages: 3+ house. House cookie panels will be provided Time: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Register by 10/20 along with icing and candy decorations. This Christmas Theme class takes place during our Holiday Open Activity #: 642100-11 Fee: $5 per kit House Event, so there will be additional fun Pick Up Dates: 11/22 - 11/29 Ages: 3+ activities in the building before and after the Time: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Register by 11/17 class. Instructor: Andrea Rogers Winter & New Year's Theme Location: Jim Barnett Park, Lord Fairfax Room Activity #: 642100-12 Fee: $5 per kit Pick Up Dates: 12/20 - 12/23 Ages: 3+ Activity #: 617147-A20 Fee: $37 R $40 NR Time: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Register by 12/15 Date: Saturday, 12/11 Ages: 14+ Valentine's Day Theme Time: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Register by 12/4 Activity #: 642101-01 Fee: $5 per kit Pick Up Dates: 1/26 - 1/29 Ages: 3+ Time: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Register by 1/19 Spring & St. Paddy's Day Theme NEW CLASS IDEAS & INSTRUCTORS WELCOME! Activity #: 642101-02 Fee: $5 per kit Pick Up Dates: 2/23 - 2/25 Ages: 3+ Do you have an idea for a class or program that Time: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Register by 2/16 Winchester Parks & Rec could offer? Do you have a special talent to share with others? Let us know and get paid to do what you love! We are seeking new programming ideas and instructors in our Community Recreation division. Contact the Community Recreation Coordinator at (540) 662-4946.
Creative Classes and More COOKIE DECORATING WORKSHOPS Learn the basics of cookie decorating with royal icing. 90 minutes of instruction with techniques covering piping, flooding, wet on wet, and marbling designs. You will go home 17 with one dozen cookies and any extra icing you didn't use. FALL-WINTER 2021-2022 ACTIVITY GUIDE Note: Recipes are nut-free, however items are not prepared in a nut-free kitchen. Instructor: Andrea Rogers Location: Jim Barnett Park, Lord Fairfax Room Halloween Activity #: 617147-A12 Fee: $45 R $48 NR Date: Tuesday, 10/19 Ages: 14+ Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m. Register by 10/12 Fall Activity #: 617147-A13 Fee: $45 R $48 NR Date: Tuesday, 11/16 Ages: 14+ Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m. Register by 11/9 Christmas Activity #: 617147-A14 Fee: $45 R $48 NR Date: Tuesday, 12/14 Ages: 14+ Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m. Register by 12/7 Winter Activity #: 617147-A15 Fee: $45 R $48 NR Date: Tuesday, 1/18 Ages: 14+ Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m. Register by 1/11 Valentine Activity #: 617147-A16 Fee: $45 R $48 NR Date: Tuesday, 2/8 Ages: 14+ Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m. Register by 2/1
Creative Classes and More START WITH ART Four lessons, four projects to use the elements and principles of art to create a sampler, a drawing, a watercolor, and a canvas painting. Learn to use a variety of techniques and materials and get creative! FALL-WINTER 2021-2022 ACTIVITY GUIDE Instructor: Rhonda Smith Location: Jim Barnett Park, Arts & Crafts Room Activity #: 617147-A21 Fee: $90 R $93 NR Dates: Wednesdays, 1/5 - 1/26 Ages: 16+ Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Register by 12/14 18 WATER BASED OILS INTRO TO OIL PASTELS Explore, enjoy, and enrich yourself through the An opportunity to let your inner child come out medium of oils without the mess. This is a four and discover the joy of texture and color. hour introductory class using water soluble oils Instructor: David Sipp for the creative in you. A desire to learn and Location: Jim Barnett Park, Lord Fairfax Room have fun is all you need. We will cover the basics of brush work, style, and composition, Activity #: 617147-A5 Fee: $37 R $40 NR but major in discovery! Please feel free to bring Date: Saturday, 1/29 Ages: 16+ lunch with you to class. Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Register by 1/15 Instructor: David Sipp Location: Jim Barnett Park, Arts & Crafts Room Activity #: 617147-A19 Fee: $34 R $37 NR Date: Saturday, 2/19 Ages: 16+ Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Register by 2/5
Creative Classes and More JUNIOR STAGE ACTING Junior Stage focuses on the techniques of building theatre pieces through scene study, coaching in speech, improvisation, and stage technique. By emphasizing the importance of the ensemble, "the team", students learn to work together to create a 19 performance. Confidence and trust building FALL-WINTER 2021-2022 ACTIVITY GUIDE activities are woven into rehearsing theatrical pieces to encourage positive ensembleship. At the final class, family and friends will be invited to a performance. Session is 10 weeks. Instructor: Selah Theatre Staff WEE STAGE ACTING Location: Selah Theatre Project, 811 S. Loudoun St. Preschool interactive story theatre where in each Activity #: 617147-S3 Fee: $210 class a new recreation of a storybook comes to Dates: Tuesdays, 1/4 - 3/8 Ages: 9-12 life. This class introduces students to using Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Register by 12/28 emotions and body language to communicate. *Must be potty trained. At the final class, family and SENIOR STAGE ACTING friends will be invited to a performance. Session is 10 weeks. College prep acting technique is introduced Instructor: Selah Theatre Staff expanding the teen mind, body, and imagination into Location: Selah Theatre Project, 811 S. Loudoun St. creating original works that imitate real life. For the past ten years, Senior Stage has created pieces Activity #: 617147-S1 Fee: $210 dealing with drug abuse, mental health, school Dates: Tuesdays, 1/4 - 3/8 Ages: 3-5 shootings, family dynamics, being uniquely different, Time: 4:30 - 5:10 p.m. Register by 12/28 and more. Teen actors dig deeper into using theatre as a medium to communicate questions that CENTER STAGE ACTING promotive positive conversation and impact. At the final class, family and friends will be invited to a Center Stage young actors learn to expand their performance. Session is 10 weeks. imagination beyond words on a page. Instead of Instructor: Selah Theatre Staff simply reading a script, which can be difficult for Location: Selah Theatre Project, 811 S. Loudoun St. some children this age, we focus on taking creative new ideas and bringing them to life through Activity #: 617147-S4 Fee: $210 imagery theatre. This class is great for any child Dates: Thursdays, 1/6 - 3/10 Ages: 13-17 age 6-8 from shy to super outgoing. At the final Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m. Register by 12/30 class, family and friends will be invited to a performance. Session is 10 weeks. Instructor: Selah Theatre Staff Location: Selah Theatre Project, 811 S. Loudoun St. Activity #: 617147-S2 Fee: $210 Dates: Thursdays, 1/6 - 3/10 Ages: 6-8 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Register by 12/30
Creative Classes and More PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS ACTING THRU SONG Lessons are offered in Piano, Voice, Guitar, and Acting Thru Song is a class designed exclusively for Ukulele. Sessions typically include six 30-minute middle and high school students. Prior singing lessons. The November-December session will experience is not necessary (though students include four 30-minute lessons. Days and times WILL be singing solo songs). The idea is to expose vary. Contact the Community Recreation students to the genre and give them opportunities FALL-WINTER 2021-2022 ACTIVITY GUIDE Coordinator to discuss availability (540) 662-4946. to flex their performing muscle through solo work Piano - Learn keyboard familiarity, basic on song/s selected for (and with) each individual techniques, music-reading, and repertoire. student. This will not be a competitive Voice - Learn breathing methods, pitch matching, environment, but rather an educational one. All and songs. students will receive individual coaching and Guitar/Ukulele - Covers correct posture, note instruction on preparing their selections, with the reading, flat-picking, singing songs, rhythmic emphasis on learning how to interpret and portray patterns and more. the meaning and/or objective of the song, i.e. how 20 Instructor: Paula Horner (piano/voice) to 'act thru' it. This is a great opportunity, in a non- Instructor: Kimmon Waldruff (guitar/ukulele) threatening and non-competitive environment, to Location: Jim Barnett Park, Music Room learn the skills needed for performing in a musical. At the final class, family and friends will be invited Activity #: varies Fee: $62 R $65 NR to a "sharing" performance so students can show Session Dates: 11/15 - 12/10 Ages: 5+ what they have learned. Session is 10 weeks. Time: varies Registration begins 11/8 Instructor: Selah Theatre Staff Location: Selah Theatre Project, 811 S. Loudoun St. Activity #: varies Fee: $93 R $97.50 NR Session Dates: 1/10 - 2/19 Ages: 5+ Activity #: 617147-S5 Fee: $210 Time: varies Registration begins 1/3 Dates: Tuesdays, 1/4 - 3/8 Ages: 10-18 Activity #: varies Fee: $93 R $97.50 NR Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m. Register by 12/28 Session Dates: 2/28 - 4/9 Ages: 5+ Time: varies Registration begins 2/22 MUSIC AND ME Music and Me is a beginning music exploratory program that focuses on the fundamentals of music: ear training, healthy singing, intonation, reading music, singing in parts, beat-keeping, solfege, reading rhythms, focus, concentration, and improvisation. This is a non-auditioned, non- performing group. Session is 10 weeks. Instructor: Selah Theatre Staff Location: Selah Theatre Project, 811 S. Loudoun St. Activity #: 617147-S11 Fee: $75 Dates: Wednesdays, 1/5 - 3/9 Ages: 5-8 Time: 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Register by 12/29
LITTLE TURKEYS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 21 FALL-WINTER 2021-2022 ACTIVITY GUIDE Time to bring your Little Turkey to the park for Enjoy fun filled holiday themed activities for fun themed activities and crafts to celebrate all ages! From crafts and activities, to kids' Thanksgiving Day! Pre-registration is Reindeer Games and adult fitness classes set required. No day of registrations will be taken. to holiday music, we have something for A treat will be offered to go and the program everyone. There's even a scavenger hunt and could be changed to "Pick up and Go" if prize drawing! This event is FREE, but if you necessary. would like to build a gingerbread house, you Location: Jim Barnett Park, Social Hall will need to pre-register for the class and pay the class fee (see page 16). A treat and Activity #: 641347-17 Fee: $5 coffee/hot chocolate will be available while Date: Thursday, 11/18 Ages: 1+ supplies last. A special visitor from the North Time: 6:30 p.m. Register by 11/15 Pole will stop by before he heads down to Old Town Winchester at 11 a.m. for even more COOKIES WITH SANTA holiday festivities! Location: Jim Barnett Park, Rec Center Have fun at your own pace making a variety of different crafts! Pictures with Santa will be Date: Saturday, 12/11 Fee: FREE available, however children will not be Time: 9 - 11 a.m. Ages: All permitted to sit on Santa's lap. Pre- registration is required. No day of registrations will be taken. A treat will be SANTA LETTERS offered to go and the program could be Attention kids! Grab a paper and pen and changed to "Pick up and Go" if necessary. send a letter to Santa. Don’t forget to include Location: Jim Barnett Park, Social Hall your return address and Santa just might Activity #: 641347-18 Fee: $5 write back! Santa mailboxes can be found at Date: Wednesday, 12/1 Ages: 1+ the Jim Barnett Park Rec Center and the Time: 6:30 p.m. Register by 11/29 Winchester-Frederick County Visitors Center (1400 S. Pleasant Valley Rd.) Drop Off Dates: 11/17 - 12/1 Fee: FREE Ages: All SPECIALS Family Fun
After-School CHILDCARE Stephanie Frazier Childcare Coordinator stephanie.frazier@winchesterva.gov WELCOME TO THE HIVE! Winchester Parks & Recreation hosts a fun, caring place for children in grades PreK-6th to spend their after- school hours. Open to students attending Winchester City Public Schools, HIVE and HIVE Club offer a wide variety of both FALL-WINTER 2021-2022 ACTIVITY GUIDE active and passive activities including sports, enrichment, games, crafts, and much more! Participants keep moving and the fun never ends. HIVE and HIVE CLUB is offered from the first day through the last day of school, from school dismissal to 6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Transportation is provided by Winchester Public Schools via school bus. Pre- registration and enrollment is required. Financial Aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact the Childcare Coordinator with any questions. HIVE $15 Registration (non-refundable) Registration Begins 2021-2022 $60.00 Weekly PreK - 4th Grade Fees: Mid July $140 "An10a" 10 Punch Pass 22 $15 Registration (non-refundable) Registration Begins HIVE CLUB 2021-2022 $30.00 Weekly 5th - 6th Grade Fees: Mid July $80 "An10a" 10 Punch Pass NO SCHOOL DAYS On days that Winchester Public Schools are closed for teacher work days/professional development days, the HIVE is OPEN! Pre-registration is required for each NO SCHOOL DAY and is not included in the weekly HIVE & HIVE Club fee. The program is open to non-HIVE members as well, ages 5-12. Must be a Winchester City Public School student. Call to register (540) 662-4946. Monday, 10/25 $8.00/$14.00 for HIVE/HIVE CLUB Weekly Member Register By 2021-2022 $20 for "An10a" Punch Pass User 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fees: 10/18 $30 for Non-HIVE Tuesday, 11/2 $8.00/$14.00 for HIVE/HIVE CLUB Weekly Member Register By 2021-2022 $20 for "An10a" Punch Pass User 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fees: 10/25 $30 for Non-HIVE Wednesday, 11/24 $8.00/$14.00 for HIVE/HIVE CLUB Weekly Member Register By 2021-2022 $20 for "An10a" Punch Pass User 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fees: 11/22 $30 for Non-HIVE Friday, 1/14 $8.00/$14.00 for HIVE/HIVE CLUB Weekly Member Register By 2021-2022 $20 for "An10a" Punch Pass User 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fees: 1/10 $30 for Non-HIVE Friday, 2/18 $8.00/$14.00 for HIVE/HIVE CLUB Weekly Member Register By 2021-2022 $20 for "An10a" Punch Pass User 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fees: 2/14 $30 for Non-HIVE SUMMER CAMP 2022 It's never too early to start thinking about summer camp! WPRD Childcare offers full days of fun and outdoor excitement! Registration begins in April. Open to Residents and Non-Residents. Look for details in our next Activity Guide!
The Winchester Parks Foundation works to foster the development and improvement of existing parks and recreational facilities and programs in Winchester. Donated funds go directly to Parks and Recreation projects and programs like those listed below. 23 The Winchester Parks and Recreation Park Programs Financial Aid/Scholarships Advisory Board advises City Council and Adopt-A-Tree FALL-WINTER 2021-2022 ACTIVITY GUIDE Parks & Recreation staff concerning the Winchester Dog Park organization and promotion of recreational, War Memorials capital improvement, and maintenance Green Circle Trail programs. The board can also participate in Park Facility Improvements fundraising activities. Aquatics Athletics & Equipment Board members may serve two consecutive HIVE Program three-year terms. In the event a present Special Events Board member would resign before the and MORE! expiration of their term, the new member may fill this position and complete the three The foundation accumulates funds for a year term of the departing member and then designated project over time and then disburses start their two consecutive three-year terms. them as directed by the donors or when needed. The Foundation Board is a group of people Current Advisory Board Members: volunteering their efforts on behalf of the parks. Bill Stewart - President Michael Miller - Vice-President Winchester Parks Foundation Board Members: Calvin Allen, Jr. Shelly Lee - President Regina Coates Gary Chrisman - Vice-President Scott Jenkins Frances Lowe - Treasurer James "Pete" Lowe Tim Painter - Secretary Casey Stine Chris Way Contact: Winchester Parks Foundation If you are interested in joining the board, P.O. Box 3012 please contact the City's Deputy Clerk of Winchester, VA 22604 Council. (540) 667-1815 x1502 Scan to donate WinchesterParksFoundation@gmail.com TOGETHER Succeeding
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