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Features

QuickTakes - Ice skating, program-boosting partnerships, farming history, 12 steps for health, bond updates and more

Park Directions

Parks at a Glance

Program Location Addresses

Volunteer - How you can make a difference

Registration and Information

Park Profiles: Volunteer, Adapted Leisure Services, Aquatics, Dance, Exercise and Physical Fitness, Donor

Classes, Programs & EventsAdapted Leisure Services - Swimming, water exercise, ice skating, martial arts and gymnastics for indi-viduals with disabilities

Aquatics - Swimming, water exercise, diving, lifeguard and instructor training, and other water-based programs

Attractions - Water Mine, Clemyjontri, the CCT, mini-golf, carousels, birthday parties, Cub Run’s fun pool

Boating, Fishing and Camping - Waterfront parks, kayaking, fishing and camping

Camps

Children’s Corner (0-5 years) - Preschool programs, fitness, dance, music, art

Dance - Swing, ballet, country-western, hip-hop and more

Day Trips and Tours

Equestrian and Farm - Equestrian center and events at Frying Pan Farm Park

Events - Wine tastings, craft show, children’s holiday shopping, ice show, movies, tot time, game days and more

Exercise and Physical Fitness -Aerobics, weight training, yoga, step classes, tai chi, cycling, jazzercise, pilates, kickboxing

Fine Arts and Crafts - Cartooning, studio arts, pottery, photography, framing, stained glass and other creative outlets

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History for the HolidaysHistory for the Holidays

On the Cover — Fitness at Audrey Moor RECenter. Photo by Don Sweeney

Resolution SolutionResolution Solution

Spring ArrivalsSpring Arrivals

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Gardening - Workshops, tours, lectures and trips at Green Spring Gardens, programs for children, teas and tours at Historic Green Spring

Golf

History - programs and tours about local history

Ice Skating

Martial Arts and Self-Defense

Nature and Science - classes, excursions and programs

Park Rentals

Performing Arts - Drama and music

Pet Place - Dog obedience and agility classes, pet CPR and other programs for pets and pet owners; off-leash dog parks

Scout Activities and Badge Programs

Sports and Leagues - Skateboard, BMX, tennis, gymnastics, basketball, volleyball, soccer, leagues, in-line skating, fencing

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Bienvenido a SUS parques!Los parques están abiertos para todos, venga usted solo o

con su familia y sus amigos. Lo invitamos a tomar una clase o a asistir a un programa, o a un campamento y disfrutar de los centros recreativos, las piscinas, los centros para el estudio de la naturaleza, los campos de pelota, las veredas, los lagos de pesca y para botes, los campos de golf, las áreas de picnic y los puntos históricos.

En el condado de Fairfax hay miles de residentes que enrique-cen y realzan nuestra comunidad con su diversidad. La Autori-dad de Parques se esfuerza por mejorar la comunicación y los servicios para nuestros nuevos clientes reclutando empleados políglotas, pero incluso si no hablamos con soltura su idioma, le prometemos que nos esforzaremos por lograr un entendimiento mutuo.

Para obtener información acerca de nuestros programas o para recibir una inscripción GRATUITA a nuestra revista trimestral Parktakes, la cual contiene lo que está pasando en los parques, llame al 703-222-4664, (TTY 703-803-3354 para las personas sordas o con problemas auditivos).

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Picking Up Where Tax Dollars Leave Off

In this time of tight budgets, use of Fairfax County’s parks has never been greater even as the resources to staff and maintain facilities and services continue to shrink. The Fairfax County

Park Foundation is helping to fill this gap.The Park Foundation is a tax exempt charitable organization that

supports the Fairfax County Park Authority by raising private funds, obtaining grants and creating partnerships that supplement tax dollars for park land, facilities and services.

Residents often ask why a charitable organization is needed for our parks. Fairfax County citizens pay taxes and vote for park bond referenda. Park users pay fees for classes and camps and for the use of recreation centers, golf courses and other facilities described in this magazine. However, few know that less than one cent of each Fairfax County General Fund tax dollar is allocated to parks, and the Park Authority relies on fees for nearly 60% of its operating expens-es. While this is economically efficient, many park facilities and programs that we value can’t easily be fee-supported. This includes open space, trails, playgrounds, athletic fields, neighbor-hood parks, community concerts, natural and historic resource preservation, and services to low-income residents and people with disabilities.

The Park Foundation helps by promoting and coordinating park fundraising efforts. As a charitable organization registered under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code, gifts to the Foundation are tax-deductible, and the organization is eligible for grants from corporate and private entities that don’t give to government. The Foundation helps park friends groups and supporters by receiving and accounting for donations and sending tax receipts to donors. Additionally, the Foundation reaches out to the business community to encourage sponsor-ships of park facilities and programs.

Two new programs of the Park Foundation deserve special mention:“Plant Your Legacy” encourages park users to include Fairfax County’s parks in their estate

and financial planning. Legacy gifts allow donors to assure that the parks and the experiences that have enriched their lives can be enjoyed by future generations. There are a variety of vehicles for legacy gifts, some of which may have benefits for donors as well as heirs. Life-income gifts, such as gift annuities and charitable trusts, can even provide income during the donor’s lifetime as well as considerable tax savings.

“Naming Rights and Advertising Opportunities” enables corporations to link with Fairfax County’s much-loved parks and their up-scale users (89% of households with incomes of $100,000 are park visitors). Much like colleges and professional sports teams, we plan to develop advertising and naming rights opportunities for park facilities such as athletic fields, recreation centers, golf courses, gyms and swimming pools.

Unlike many other charities, in most cases donors to the Park Foundation can direct their contributions by designating them to a specific Fairfax County park, project or program. Thanks to generous in-kind support from the Park Authority and other donors, the Founda-tion’s overhead expenses are only 3.1%, one of the lowest rates of any charitable organization and a further guarantee that contributions are used as donors intend.

Not all donations are financial. Some far-sighted individuals have chosen to protect land they love by donating it for preservation as parkland. Clemyjontri Park, Eakin Community Park, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Lahey Lost Valley Park, Marie Butler Leven Preserve, and Ollander and Margaret Banks Park are examples of parks that were donated or sold to the Park Authority at below-market rates.

Looking to the future, it’s clear that taxes and fees will no longer be adequate to fully fund the comprehensive park system and recreation services that Fairfax County’s diverse and in-creasingly active population wants. The Park Foundation exists to develop alternative funding sources and to provide individuals and businesses with partnership opportunities in our parks. We all benefit from the success of this effort.

If you are interested in contributing or learning more about the Fairfax County Park Foundation and its programs, visit our website, www.fairfaxparkfoundation.org or call me directly at 703-324-8581.

See you in the parks!

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A QUARTERLY GUIDE TOPARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMSFairfax County Park Authority • Winter 2010

Fairfax County Board of SupervisorsSharon Bulova................................... Chairman, Member-at-LargePenelope A. Gross...........................Vice Chairman,.Mason DistrictGerald W. Hyland.................................................Mt. Vernon DistrictJohn W. Foust...................................................... Dranesville DistrictMichael R. Frey..............................................................Sully DistrictCatherine M. Hudgins....................................... Hunter Mill DistrictJeffrey C. McKay..............................................................Lee DistrictPat Herrity...........................................................Springfield DistrictLinda Q. Smyth................................................... Providence DistrictJohn C. Cook.........................................................Braddock District

Park Authority Board MembersWilliam G. Bouie..............................Chairman, Hunter Mill DistrictHarrison A. Glasgow..................Vice Chairman, Member-at-LargeFrank S. Vajda............................................Treasurer, Mason DistrictGeorge E. Lovelace............................ Secretary,.Member-at-LargeEdward R. Batten, Sr........................................................Lee DistrictKevin J. Fay.......................................................... Dranesville DistrictHarold Y. Pyon.....................................................Springfield DistrictGilbert S. McCutcheon.......................................Mt. Vernon DistrictKen Quincy........................................................ Providence DistrictMarie Reinsdorf ...................................................Member-at-LargeWinifred S. Shapiro...............................................Braddock DistrictHarold L. Strickland......................................................Sully District

The Park Board meets at 7:30 pm every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Herrity Building. The public is invited to attend. The board minutes and other information from these meetings are available on the Park Authority’s web site, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

Park Authority LeadershipJohn Dargle, Jr. ...................................................................... DirectorCindy Messinger..................................................... Deputy Director

Parktakes Production StaffDaphne Hutchinson................................................................ EditorSusan Trayers.................................................. Advertising ManagerDon Sweeney.............................................................. PhotographerJoanne Kearney..................................................... Graphic DesignerCreative Connections......................................................... Printing

Visit the parks online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks or e-mail the Park Authority at [email protected]

Parktakes is published quarterly by the Fairfax County Park Authority, 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 927, Fairfax, VA 22035-1118. Periodicals postage paid at Fairfax, VA (USPS 010-296). POSTMASTER: Send address changes to FCPA/Parktakes, P.O. Box 4606, Fairfax, VA 22038-4606. Copies of Parktakes are also available at FCPA RECenters and staffed sites, county libraries and county government centers. This magazine (Vol. 25, No. 1) is valid for Dec. 1, 2009-Feb. 28, 2010. Information and prices in previous Parktakes are no longer in effect. Prices, hours, programs and services are subject to change without prior notice. The FCPA reserves the right to photograph and videotape all its activities, events, classes, programs and facilities for promotional purposes.

Fairfax County’s programs, services and facilities are available to all citizens regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. For additional information regarding accommodations and support

provided to facilitate participation for individuals with disabilities, call 703-324-8563 or TTY 703-803-3354. Complaints regarding discrimination on the basis of disability should also be directed to those numbers. For TTY numbers, see page 17.

Paul BaldinoExecutive Director, Fairfax County Park Foundation


Ice Skating Classes for Beginners

“Slip Sliding Away” is the perfect theme song for the beginning skating

classes at Mt. Vernon RECenter’s ice arena.

On this Monday night in mid-autumn, a dozen novices are in the final session of a six week series. They’re a mixed group. They range from teenagers to 30-somethings to 50-somethings, split between rank begin-ners who never set blades on the ice before (Adult Introductory Skating) and almost be-ginners who haven’t skated in years (Adult I and 2). Instructor Terri McIntyre glides from student to student, correcting, demon-strating, offering encouragement and then sending them off to practice as she moves to the next.

And everyone in the class is skating. They have forward swizzles down pat, as they propel themselves across the ice with gentle in-and-out squeezes of their legs. Some switch back and forth between forward and backward, cutting a small circle one way, then the other. A few try spins . . . carefully. Although they are intent on their own ef-forts and the ice under their own feet, every-one takes an occasional peek at the coaches and advanced skaters sailing effortlessly by in big circles that turn just a few feet away. At the beginners’ end of the rink, there are wobbles, a few bumpy collisions, an oc-casional hand reached out to the wall for steadiness, even a couple of gentle tumbles to knees or seat. But the spills prompt rueful grins instead of grimaces. “Pain from falls is rare, and injuries are even rarer,” noted Ice Director Carl Kirtley. “The riskiest part of ice skating is driving here from the Beltway!”

“Stopping is the hardest part,” acknowl-edged Tina Morrow. The ice skating class

is her introduction to the Park Authority as well as to a new pastime. She moved to Northern Virginia six weeks earlier, just in time for the first session, which was also her first time on ice. “I’m from Texas – no rinks there!” But a history of roller skating gave her a head start on balance. She says she’s learned a lot, she feels much more comfortable and she intends to continue with the next round of classes. “Balance is the same as on roller skates, but you can go a lot faster on ice! I like it.”

So does Andre Campbell, a 15-year-old from Mt. Vernon High School. He plays football, basket-ball, baseball and lacrosse, but ice hockey is his favorite sport. A big Caps fan, he has a goal set up in his backyard so that he can prac-tice puck and stick handling, but grass is no sub-stitute for ice – he needed to

learn how to skate. “I was all over the place when I started,” he said, waving his arms like windmills to demonstrate. “But I put my mind to it, and our instructor is great. She explains real well so that I can understand what she’s saying to do. She helps everyone individually. It’s fun trying something new.”

“He’s come a long way,” agreed his grandmother, Joyce Hamlett, who’s been watching from the grandstand since Andre first stepped onto the ice. Obviously, she likes what she saw – when she came back from register-ing her grand-

son for the next series, she reported that she’d registered herself for Adult Introduc-tory Skating, too. “I’ve always wanted to do it, and it’s a way to stay in touch with my teenager.”

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Telling the Story of Family Farms in Fairfax

If a picture is worth a thousand words, the new exhibit at Frying Pan Farm

Park speaks volumes. The museum quality display at the park’s visitor center tells the story of farming’s history in the Floris com-munity in a way that’s engaging to children and grown-ups alike. Walking past the panels is like flipping through Granddad’s family album. The images spark curiosity in the young, remembrances in the not-so-young and interest in everyone.

The western section of Fairfax just south of Herndon was once a thriving dairy center, so dairying is the focus. One trip around the room, and urban-suburban kids will no longer wonder where milk comes from and how it gets from there to here. And grown-ups new to Northern Virginia or unfamiliar with Fairfax County’s history won’t assume that Kidwell Farm was built as an attraction for the park. They’ll understand that the farm was there first and the park came later.

Day-campers checking out the exhibit

the week after its summer opening were enthralled.

They watched The Road to Happiness, a silent movie from the 1930s on the trials

and travails of bringing milk to market. Made by Fires-tone and complete with subtitles and background piano, it was filmed in Fairfax County and aimed at persuading the government to improve the roads.

They peeked under the panels on Sadie, a life-sized replica of a Holstein of the same name who was the world’s second highest milk

producer in the 1920s. This hometown star was from the Middleton Farm just a mile or so away.

And they asked questions. “What’s this?” What’s that?” What are they doing here?” “What are they doing there?” At five, they weren’t yet able to read the engaging cap-tion snippets that explained and amplified the old black-and-white photos, so they substituted their imaginations. “I used to use an old milking machine like that when I was little,” boasted one boy. “I ride a horse just like that,” said another, pointing to a picture of six kids squeezed onto the back of the family’s mule.

“We’ve been collecting information from the community for 20 years, waiting until we had both the space and the funding to create a blue ribbon showcase,” said Yvonne Johnson, leader of the exhibit project team. “All the rumors about southerners being

friendly and hospitable are true,” added the park’s historian, who hails from New Jersey. “The folks of Floris have shared their family stories, photographs and heirlooms. The more we learned about the community, the more we all realized that we had to preserve this heritage.”

Garden Design Contest Offers $100 Prize

In 2011, the Floris School

House at Frying Pan Farm Park will mark its centennial. To dress up the old brick building for the occa-sion, a centennial garden will be added, and the Park Authority is inviting submissions of garden designs, with a $100 prize going to the designer of the winning garden plan. The prize is donated by Katydid, Inc., the park’s programming partner for summer camps and preschool, which are based at the schoolhouse. “We thought the contest would be a great way to get community involvement,” explained Katydid’s Shannon Smith. “The park is such a landmark and an important part of this community.”

The four-room school, built in 1911, once housed grades one through seven and two years of high school. In 1921, the Floris Voca-tional Technical High School was built next door. Then in the 1950s, when the School Board no longer needed the buildings, the high school was razed. Extension Agent Joe Beard proposed the preservation of the Flo-ris School House as a youth center for the Future Farmers of America, 4-H and scouting groups and the land as a site for fairs and community recreation. In 1960, the prop-erty was deeded to the Park Authority.

In preparation for their centennial re-make, the old flower beds are now clean slates waiting to be beautified. March 1 is the deadline for submitting garden plans, and the winning design will be selected in time for spring planting. For more informa-tion, contact Eugene Loew at Frying Pan Farm Park, 703-437-9101.

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Partners for Parks

Bailey’s Rotary Club Underwrites Natural Discoveries

Visitors at Hidden Oaks Nature Cen-ter can keep an eye on the wonders of nature, thanks to the donation of

a unique easy-view microscope from the Rotary Club of Baileys Crossroads. And at Green Spring Gardens, a new discovery cart invites exploration of nature, gardening and history topics, also courtesy of the Rotarians.

Introduced at the New York Hall of Science in 1988 and now in museums and zoos around the world, the Wen-tzscope is built tough to sur-vive decades of public use. Kid friendly and preschooler proof, it focuses easily by turning a knob either way and enlarges the view 50 to 400 times. The big mi-croscope is mounted on a sturdy wheeled table (donated by the Friends of Hidden Oaks) and is lit from beneath that table with green technol-ogy that uses less power than a bathroom night-light. It comes with a laminating machine to create slides, so kids can make their own for a closer examination of the fascinating bits of nature they find in woods and creeks.

To envision Green Spring Gardens’ discov-ery cart, “think free samples at CostCo, only these samples are information,” said Cindy Brown, assistant manager at the garden park. The carts are popular features at botanic gardens and museums because they offer the means to bring educational displays to the people instead of waiting for the people to come to the displays. “We wanted a way to offer interpretation to visitors who are just passing through,” Cindy explained. “This

display table on wheels will help us nab visi-tors on weekends in the different gardens.”

The discovery cart will debut with a pol-len exhibit created by Julia Moeller, who is working on her Gold Award, the highest Girl Scout honor. And she’s inviting the Bailey’s Crossroads Rotarians to Green Spring for breakfast and the unveiling.

“We’re pleased to support the Park Author-ity in fostering environmental stewardship by providing some tools to encourage the

curiosity and education of youth and families,”

said Chris Hoecke, president of the

Rotary Club of Bailey’s Cross-roads. “We are also proud to support a broad range of programs -- mental

health aware-ness, student

education, youth sports and literacy

programs -- that im-prove the lives of Fairfax

County residents. They are in keeping with the Rotarian motto, Service Above Self.”

……………………………If your community organiza-

tion is interested in broadening the opportunities for discovery

and enrichment in the parks, please contact your favorite park

or the Fairfax County Park Founda-tion. And for more information on the

Rotary Club of Bailey’s Crossroads, visit www.bxrrotary.org.

Take Twelve for Health

The arrival of the New Year is tradition-

ally a time for looking back, looking ahead and resolving to do better. For this annual rite of passage, poll after poll shows that Americans put

improving their health at or near the top of their resolution lists.

Everyone wants to be healthier. The dif-ficulty is maintaining the commitment to reach that goal. What seems attainable on January 1 gets harder as the weeks go by – so hard that surveys show most resolvers abandon their good intentions by February.

For those who want to keep their reso-lutions to be healthier in 2010, the Park Authority’s fitness directors offer help in beating the high resolution drop-out rate. The agency’s experts on wellness put their heads together and came up with a Take Twelve Steps for Health campaign. It sets small easy goals everyone can reach. “They are attainable lifestyle changes that will gen-erate success and motivate you to do more,” explained Liz Ittner, Fitness and Wellness Co-ordinator. “Committing to change one thing at a time is a simple strategy for success for a healthier you.”

Each month at the Park Authority’s RECenters, fitness directors will introduce a healthy lifestyle habit. Each month custom-ers can decide to make a healthy lifestyle change and find the commitment to stick to it. And each month, they can build on their success and add a new healthy habit. “It’s simple, it’s easy, and it works,” Ittner maintained.

Information posted throughout the RE-Centers (and on the Park Authority’s web page, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/recen-ter.htm) will promote the monthly goal and highlight RECenter activities that can help customers achieve their aim of being health-ier. In addition, the agency’s new Fitness and Wellness coordinator will be presenting expanded workshops and programs in the coming months. “This is our way of engaging

people in wellness and creating opportu-nities to promote healthier lifestyles,”

Ittner concluded.

For more information on Take Twelve Steps for Health, ask at your neighborhood RECenter. And if you’re not a member, now’s the time to join. The Healthy Heart Pass Sale, under-

way from Jan. 1 to Feb. 14, offers the year’s best prices on member-

ship, which includes indoor pools, fitness rooms, XYO (Exercise Your

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Teeing Up for Troops

In a salute to the men and women of the

U.S. armed ser-vices, the Park Authority’s Golf Enterprises recently donated 26,700 golf balls to the troops in Afghanistan and Iraq and contributed over $4,000 to the Fields of Honor Foundation, which provides scholarships for the children and spouses of service members killed or disabled in the line of duty.

The idea for the golf ball donation came from Bill Green, assistant manager at Oak Marr Golf Center. Range balls are rotated out from time to time, so when summer’s end brought decommission day, Bill went case by case, emptying new balls into the dispenser and refilling the cases with old balls – 89 cases in all. He worked through American Legion Post 180, and the military managed the transport, rotating the balls to makeshift driving ranges and putting greens at bases in Afghanistan. According to the note that accompanied the desert driv-ing range photos sent to the Park Authority in appreciation of the ball donation, the

range at Forward Operating Base Hunter was in operation for only 10 minutes before it accomplished the impossible – correcting the Squadron Com-manding Officer’s

slice so that his shot actu-ally went straight!

On Labor Day weekend, the Park Authority’s golf courses joined their peers across American in support-ing the third annual Patriot Golf Day. Golfers playing that weekend were encour-aged to donate at least $1 to the Fields of Honor Foun-dation, and 1,354 obliged, contributing $4,479 to the scholarship fund.

Greendale Golf Course led the way with $1,676

from 286 golfers, and Food and Beverage Manager Tom Cafagna led the charge. The ex-Marine proved the truth of the saying, “Once a Marine, always a Marine” as he stationed himself at the front desk and pitched the program to golfers checking in.

Golf Enterprises promises a bigger and better celebration of Patriot Golf Day next year, so golfers should mark their calendars for this opportunity to tee up in the parks for the troops.

Brighter, Lighter Pool Makes a Splash at Lee

“Did you expand the pool? It looks bigger.”

That’s been the comment from customers returning to the pool at Lee District RECenter after its month-long shut-down for renovations. It’s an optical illusion created by lighter paint on the natatorium walls, acid washing, a white coat of the pool and new overhead lights. And while the flo-rescent and light-emitting diode (LED) lights provide more illumination, the combination requires less power, making it cheaper to use. Plus LED lights last longer, resist heat, cold and vibration better and don’t con-tain mercury. The”feel” of the pool area is improved along with its looks, thanks to two new heating and air conditioning units that enhance air quality and climate control.

“The swim teams love it, we’re collecting lots of compliments from our aquatic cus-tomers and our staff is happier working in a brighter, cheerier environment,” noted Dave Wyttenbach, the RECenter’s aquatic program coordinator.


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That’s the message to Parktakes subscribers. With the winter issue, the Park Authority is launching the “green” Parktakes on-line. It takes just a click of the mouse to

switch from paper copy to electronic version, and with that click, you’ll save trees and lighten the magazine’s carbon footprint. A reduction in the press run also will reduce pro-duction costs, thereby helping to hold future fee increases

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In the most recent Parktakes readers’ survey, over a third of subscribers said they would be willing to change from hard copy to electronic copy in order to conserve resources. To join the stewardship effort, go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/park-takes and follow the prompts.

Bill Green displays the pin he received in appreciation for his help in getting golf balls to the troops.

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Bond Projects Send More Trails Winding

The opening of Giles Meadow in 2000 gave the new Laurel Hill Park two miles of trails. The mileage more than tripled

in 2009 with the completion of 7.5 miles of sustainable natural surface trails near Giles Run Meadow and Central Green. “Sustain-able because we minimized soil and vegeta-tion disturbance, incorporated cross-sloped topography and grade reversals to minimize sheet erosion and used trail-specific con-struction equipment, like a narrow walk-behind earth mover,” explained Kirk Holley, manager of Planning and Development’s Special Projects Section.

The work also represents a unique partnership between the Park Authority, the contractor and Trail Solutions, the construc-tion arm affiliated with the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA). Local members of IMBA volunteered their time to assist in building the trail. The savings, estimated at more than $70,000, brought the project cost down to $369,000. And with IMBA proposing to help with another trail project at Lake Fairfax, there’s a promise of even more savings ahead.

“The Park Authority is pleased to be able to offer this amenity to mountain bikers, a user group that’s not often provided for in parks,” Holley said. “It adds yet another piece to the mosaic of recreational opportunities at Laurel Hill Park.” And while the trail is designed for mountain biking, it also serves equestrians, hikers and joggers, he noted.

Project Manager Tom McFarland gets a big share of the credit for a two mile accessible section of the Cross County Trail in the Accotink Stream Valley. Built to the stan-dards of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the section runs from the Lake Accotink dam south to Hunter Village Drive near Old Keene Mill Road.

McFarland managed to leverage Park Au-thority funds nearly five times over, securing federal reimbursement grants for $1,783,163 and leaving the agency with only 21 percent of the $2,255,117 cost.

With this project, the major challenge came with spring rains that put the con-struction area 10 feet under water. But despite the wet obstacle, the trail section was completed in spring 2009, ahead of schedule and under budget.

Equestrian Facilities Get a Leg Up

Responding to the dearth of public riding areas in northern Fairfax, the 2004 park bond included funds for equestrian facili-ties at Turner Farm Park. But at $1,100,000, the estimate for the contracted work outstripped the available dollars, so the Park Authority’s Mobile Crew and mainte-nance team from Area 6 were tapped for the project. The in-house labor brought the cost down to $425,000.

Construction completed this summer included a 220-foot x 270-foot riding arena, a 66-foot round pony pen, stonedust trail, storm water management features and parking lot improvements to accommodate horse vans and trailers. The outdoor arena and pony pen are surfaced with a mix of sand and grated recycled rubber, adding a “green” element to the project.

Turner Farm Park’s improvements made riders happy. But their horses are whinnying pleasure at the new equine accommoda-tions at Frying Pan Farm Park.

The park’s four original barns, built in the 1960s, were situated in a low area in the path of storm water runoff so horses stabled there for shows and training sessions stood around in wet muck. New barns on higher ground nearer the Equestrian Center elimi-nate that problem, provide more parking and turn-around space for large horse trail-ers and increase the total number of stalls to better serve big events. A 90-stall barn is finished; a 60-stall barn is under construc-tion, with completion expected by the end of 2009.

In addition, the site of the old barns has

been filled and graveled in preparation for a future entrance planned by the Virginia Department of Transportation from Cent-reville Road directly to the equestrian area. This will minimize the need to route horse traffic through the park and is the first step towards the long-term goal of revising the entire traffic flow into Frying Pan.

At $3 million, the new barns were funded through the 2004 and 2008 park bonds. The cost came in 23 percent below the Park Authority’s pre-bid estimate for the work.

Turner Farm’s new riding facilities and Frying Pan’s new barns, combined with the proposed Equestrian Area at Laurel Hill park now being designed, will give Fairfax County horse enthusiasts more opportuni-ties for enjoying their parks.

Lake Fairfax Adds Options for Picnics

Scenic views of the lake are a drawing card for the four new picnic shelters at Lake Fairfax Park. The $500,000 project, which came in 27 percent below the construction estimate, is the third phase in the improve-ment of the park’s core facilities. Phase I was the new marina, and phase II was a new administration building plus a kiosk and restrooms to serve the core area. When the old administration building on the crest of the hill was razed, it freed prime real estate for the revenue-generating picnic shelters, which boast grills and catering pads. At 44 feet in diameter, the two large shelters seat 88 people each; the two smaller shelters seat 60 each. (For rental information, call 703-324-8732 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/picnics. A new on-line calendar gives up-to-the-minute availability of the 49 reservable sites at park locations across the county.)

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Nature Center RECenter/ParkRECenter Historical Site

Park Golf Course Historical Site/ParkPark AuthorityHeadquarters

Golf Course Park

RECenter Golf Course = Cross County Trail

Directions to the Parks

1.Annandale District Park, 4030 Hummer Rd., Annandale 22003 Beltway Exit 52B (Little River Tpk. Rt. 236) east to left at first light at Hum-mer Rd. to entrance on left.

2. Audrey Moore RECenter at Wakefield Park, 8100 Brad-dock Rd., Annandale 22003. Beltway Exit 54A (Braddock Rd.) west 1/4 mile to entrance on right. 703-321-7081.

3. Braddock Park, 13241 Braddock Rd., Clifton 22024. Belt-way Exit 49 west (I-66 west) to exit 53 (11 miles). Go right at light (south on rt. 28) 1.3 miles to left on New Braddock Rd. 1.5 miles to entrance on right.

4. Burke Lake Park & Golf Course, 7315 Ox Rd., Fairfax Station 22039. Beltway Exit 54A (Braddock Rd.) west to left on Burke Lake Rd. to left on Ox Rd. to entrance on left. 703/323-6600; golf 703-323-1641.

5. Cabell’s Mill, 5235 Walney Rd., Centreville. Beltway Exit 49 west (Interstate 66) 11 miles to Exit 53 north (Sully Rd., Route 28). turn right at the first light onto Walney Road. The mill is 1/4 mile on the right. A Historic Properties Rental. 703-827-0609.

6. Clark House, 6332 Barcroft Mews Dr., Falls Church 22041. Beltway Exit 52B (Little River Tpk. Rt.236) east 2 miles to left at John Marr Dr. and right on Columbia Pike to Barcroft Mews Dr. on right just past Lincolnia Rd. A Historic Prop-erty Rental. 703-827-0609.

7. Clemyjontri Park, 6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean 22101. Beltway exit 44 (Georgetown Pike/Rt. 193) east toward Langley, approximately 2.1 miles to park entrance. 703-388-2807.

8. Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Rd., Great Falls 22066. Beltway Exit 47A (Leesburg Pike, Rt. 7) west 5 miles past Tyson’s Corner to right on Colvin Run Road. Left turn into paved parking lot 500 feet beyond gravel drive to mill. 703-759-2771.

9. Cub Run RECenter, 4630 Stonecroft Blvd. Chantilly 20151. Beltway exit 49 to I-66 West, 11 miles to exit 53B-A (Sully Rd.,Rt 28 N) Merge right onto Westfields Blvd Rd. West, bear right on Stonecroft Blvd. go 1.8 miles to left into Cub Run parking lot. 703-817-9407.

10. Dranesville Tavern, 11919 Leesburg Pike, Dranesville 20170. Beltway Exit 47A

(Leesburg Pike, Rt. 7) west about 10 miles to a left on Dranesville Manor Dr. to an immediate right onto park entrance road.

A Historic Properties Rental 703-827-0609

11. Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Walney Visitor Center, 5040 Walney Rd., Chantilly, 20151. Beltway Exit 49 to I-66 West, 11 miles to Exit 53B (Sully Rd., Rt. 28 N). Right at light on to Walney Road.Visitor Center 1 mile on left. 703-631-0013.

12. FCPA Headquarters, 12055 Government Center Pkwy, Suite #927, Fairfax, VA 22035-1118. Beltway Exit 49 west (I-66 west) to Rt. 50 west to West Ox Rd. south, to left on Monument Dr., to right on Government Center Pkwy, to Herrity Building on right. 703-324-8700.

13. Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Rd., Herndon

20171. Beltway Exit 49 west (Rt. 66 West) to Rt. 50 west exit. Follow Rt. 50

west to right on Fairfax County Parkway until it meets West Ox Road. Turn left on West Ox Rd. and

follow to entrance on right. 703-437-9101.

14. George Washington Community RECenter, 8426 Old Mount Vernon Rd., Alexandria 22309. Beltway Exit 177A (Richmond Hwy., Route 1) south to left on Rt. 235 (Mount Vernon Hwy.). At fork in road, bear right on Rt. 623 (Old Mount Vernon Road) to park on right. 703-780-8894.

15. Great Falls Grange & Forestville Schoolhouse, 9818 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls 22066. Beltway Exit 44 (Georgetown Pike, Rt. 193) west for 6 miles to entrance on right. A Historic Property Rental. 703-827-0609.

16. Greendale Golf Course, 6700 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria, 22310. Beltway Exit 176A (Telegraph Rd.) south 3.5 miles to entrance on right. 703-971-6170.

17. Green Spring Gardens and Historic Green Spring, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria 22312. Beltway Exit 52B (Little River Tpk., Rt. 236) east 3.2 miles to left at Braddock Rd. to entrance on right on Witch Hazel Rd. 703-642-5173.

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Nature Center RECenter/ParkRECenter Historical Site

Park Golf Course Historical Site/ParkPark AuthorityHeadquarters

Golf Course Park

RECenter Golf Course = Cross County Trail

Directions to the Parks

22003. Beltway Exit 52B (Little River Tpk, Rt. 236) east to left at first light at Hummer Rd. Continue on Hummer Rd. to left at Royce St. to park entrance on left. 703-941-1065

19. Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Spring-field 22152. Beltway Exit 57A (Rt. 95 south) to west on Old Keene Mill Rd. (Rt. 644) to left on Greeley Blvd. (second left after Rolling Rd.) to entrance at end of street. From the Fair-fax County Pkwy., take Old Keene Mill Rd. east 2.9 miles to right on Greeley Blvd. to park entrance. 703-451-9588.

20. Huntley Meadows Park, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alex-andria 22306. Beltway Exit 177A (Richmond Hwy., Rt. 1) south 3.5 miles to right at Lockheed Blvd., 1/2 mile to Visi-tor Center entrance on left at Harrison La. To Huntley Mead-ows Park S. King’s Hwy. entrance, take Beltway Exit 176A (Telegraph Rd.) south 3.5 miles to entrance at intersection of South King’s Hwy. Visitor Center and boardwalk can’t be accessed from this entrance. 703-768-2525.

21. Jefferson District Park & Golf Course, 7900 Lee Hwy., Falls Church 22042. Beltway Exit 50B (Arlington Blvd., Rt. 50) east to Fairview Park exit. North on Fairview Park 1/4 mile, cross Lee Hwy., parking on left.703-573-0443

22. Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Rd., Springfield, 22150. Beltway Exit 54B (Braddock Rd.) east 1/2 mile to right at Heming Ave. to rear entrance. Or from I-95 take Old Keene Mill Rd. west to right on Hanover Ave. to left on Highland Ave. to right on Accotink Park Rd. to front entrance on left. 703-569-3464

23. Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr., Reston 20190. Beltway Exit 47A (Leesburg Pike, Rt. 7) west about 6.5 miles to left on Rt. 606 (Baron Cameron Ave.) to left on Lake Fairfax Dr. to entrance on left. 703-471-5414.

24. Laurel Hill Golf Club, 8701 Laurel Crest Drive, Lorton, 22079. From Interstate 95, take exit 163 toward Lorton. Right turn onto Silverbrooke Road. Travel 1 mile left onto Laurel Crest Drive, then .5 mile to Laurel Hill Golf Club entrance on the left. 703-493-8849

25. Lee District Park & RECenter, 6601 Telegraph Rd., Franconia 22310. Beltway Exit 176A (Telegraph Rd.) to right on Telegraph Rd. (south) 2.5 miles to entrance on left. 703-922-9841.

26. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 8115 Fordson Rd., Alex-andria 22306. Beltway Exit 177A (Richmond Hwy., Rt. 1) south. Bear right onto Fort Hunt Rd. (Rt. 629) and follow 4 miles to right on Sherwood Hall Ln., then about 3 miles to left on Fordson Rd. (dead ends at entrance).

27. Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale 22003. Beltway Exit 52B (Little River Tpk., Rt. 236) east 2 miles to left at John Marr Dr. and right on Columbia Pike to entrance on right just before Sleepy Hollow Rd.

703-941-1730.

28. Mt. Vernon RECenter, 2017 Belle View Blvd., Alexandria 22307. Beltway Exit 177A (Richmond Hwy., Rt. 1) south. Bear right onto Ft. Hunt Rd. (Rt. 629) and follow 1.5 miles to right at Belle View Blvd. to entrance on left. 703-768-3224.

29. Nottoway Park & Hunter House, 9601 Court- house Rd., Vienna 22181. Beltway Exit 49 west (I-66 west) to right on Rt. 243 (Nutley St. north) to left on Courthouse Rd. to entrance on left. 703-938-7532. Hunter House is a Historic Property Rental. 703-827-0609.

30. Oak Marr RECenter & Golf Complex, 3200 Jermantown Rd., Oakton 22124. Beltway Exit 49 west (I-66 West) to Rt. 123 north (Chain Bridge Rd.) to left on Jermantown Rd. to entrance on right. RECenter: 703/281-6501, Golf Complex: 703-255-5390.

31. Pinecrest Golf Course, 6600 Little River Tpk., Alexandria 22312. Beltway Exit 52B (Little River Tpk., Rt. 236) east 2.5 miles to left on Braddock Rd., then immediate left into parking lot. 703-941-1061.

32. Pleasant Valley Golfer’s Club at Richard Jones Park, 4715 Pleasant Valley Rd., Chantilly. Located 1 mile south of route 50. Entrance on left. 703-222-7900.

33. Providence RECenter, 7525 Marc Dr., Falls Church 22042. Beltway Exit 50B (Arlington Blvd., Rt. 50) east to right on Jaguar Trail to right on Marc Dr. to park entrance. 703-698-1351.

34. Riverbend Nature Center (SEE 35. Riverbend Park).

35. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls 22066. Beltway Exit 44 (Georgetown Pike, Rt. 193) west to right on River Bend Rd. to right on Jeffery Rd. Proceed 1 mile to Visitor Center entrance; 1.5 miles to Nature Center entrance. 703-759-9018.

36. Rolling Valley, Beltway Exit 54A (Braddock Rd.) west to left on Burke Lake Rd., to left on Lee Chapel Rd. to left on Old Keene Mill Rd. to right on Sydenstricker Rd. to entrance on right. (Behind Pohick Regional Library). 703-866-0566 (South Run RECenter)

37. Roundtree Park, 3411 Casilear Rd., Falls Church 22042. Beltway Exit 50B (Arlington Blvd., Rt. 50) east about 3.5 miles to right on Annandale Rd. and follow about 2.5 miles to entrance on left.

38. Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Dr., Fairfax 22032. Beltway Exit 54A (Braddock Rd.) west to left on Twinbrook Rd. to right on Common-wealth to left on Gainsborough to entrance on left.

39. Scotts Run Nature Preserve, 7400 Georgetown Pike, McLean 22102. Beltway Exit 44 (Georgetown Pike, Rt. 193) west for about 1/10 mile to entrance. (Riverbend Park 703-759-9018).

40. South Run RECenter, 7550 Reservation Dr., Springfield 22153. Beltway Exit 54A (Braddock Rd.) west to left on Burke Lake Rd. to left on Lee Chapel Rd. to left on Fairfax County Parkway to entrance on right. 703-866-0566.

41. Spring Hill RECenter, 1239 Spring Hill Rd., McLean 22102. Beltway Exit 46A (South 123, Tysons Corner) to right on International Drive (2nd light). Follow 1.5 miles to entrance on right. (Note: International Dr. turns into Spring Hill Rd.) 703-827-0989.

42. Stone Mansion & Stoneybrooke Park, 3900 Stoney-brooke Dr., Alexandria 22306 Beltway Exit 176A (Telegraph Rd.) south to left on the Parkway, across the intersection of South King’s Highway to Stoneybrooke Dr., to entrance on left. A Historic Property Rental. 703-827-0609.

43. Sully, 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly 20151. Exit Rt. 28 (Sully Rd.) to Air and Space Museum Parkway East. Right at stop sign to Historic Sully Way. Follow 3/4 mile to park entrance. 703-437-1794.

44. Turner Farm Park, 925 Springvale Rd., Great Falls 22066. Beltway Exit 47 East (Route 7/Leesburg Pike) seven miles to right on Springvale Rd., entrance on left. 703-388-2807.

45. Twin Lakes Golf Course, 6201 Union Mill Rd. Clifton 20124. Beltway Exit 54A (Braddock Rd.) west 13.5 miles to left on Union Mill Rd., entrance on left. 703-631-9099.

46. Wakefield Chapel, 8415 Toll House Rd., Annandale 22003. Beltway Exit 54A (Braddock Rd.) west to right on Wakefield Chapel Rd. 1 mile to right on Toll House Rd. to chapel entrance on left. A Historic Property Rental. 703-827-0609.

47. Wakefield Park (See 2. Audrey Moore RECenter)

48. Walney (SEE 11. Ellanor C. Lawrence Park).

49. Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole (SEE 23. Lake Fairfax Park).

Accessibility Guide OfferedFrom the fitness room at Audrey Moore RECenter

to the off-shore fishing stations at Burke Lake, from 200-year-old Sully to the wetlands boardwalk at Huntley Meadows, the Park Authority offers parks and facilities that are accessible to all of Fairfax County’s citizens.

For access information or to obtain a copy of the Accessibility Guide to Fairfax County Park Authority facilities, please call 703-324-8563.

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Providence RECenter

Parks at a Glance

Braddock703-818-3331

Clemyjontri703-388-2807

Lake Accotink

703-569-3464

Mason District

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Oak Marr703-281-6501

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MountVernon

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South Run703-866-0566

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FOR RECENTER FAX NUMBERS, see Scout section

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Frying Pan Farm

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Hidden Oaks

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For more information on park attractions, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks

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Looking for conveniently located Park Authority classes in your neighborhood?

1.Note the color code for your neighborhood RECenter

2. Look for the matching color on the list of schools,

businesses and parks for classes near you.

Over 170 locations to choose from.

Audrey Moore/Wakefield

Annandle HS Annandale High School 4700 Medford Dr Annandale 22003

Crestwd ES Crestwood Elementary 6010 Hanover Ave Springfield 22150

Frost MS Frost Middle School 4101 Pickett Rd Fairfax 22032

Garfield ES Garfield Elementary 7101 Old Keene Mill Rd Springfield 22150

GrnSprGardn Green Spring Garden Park 4603 Green Spring Rd Alexandria 22312

Hidden Oaks NC Hidden Oaks Nature Center 7701 Royce St Annandale 22003

Holmes MS Holmes Middle School 6525 Montrose St Alexandria 22312

KingsGln ES Kings Glen Elementary 5401 Danbury Forest Dr Springfield 22151

Kings Pk ES Kings Park Elementary 5400 Harrow Way Springfield 22151

Lake Ac Park Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Dr Springfield 22151

LakeBrd Sec Lake Braddock Secondary 9200 Burke Lake Rd Burke 22015

LittleRn ES Little Run Elementary 4511 Olley Ln Fairfax 22032

Lynbrook ES Lynbrook Elementary 5801 Backlick Rd Springfield 22150

Mantua ES Mantua Elementary 9107 Horner Ct Fairfax 22031

Pinecrest GC Pinecrest Golf Course 6600 Little River Tnpk Alexandria 22312

Poe MS Poe Middle School 7000 Cindy Ln Annandale 22003

TJHSST Thomas Jefferson High School 6560 Braddock Rd Alexandria 22312

VAFenceAcad VA Fencing Academy 5401-B Port Royal Rd Springfield 22151

WakefldChapel Wakefield Chapel 8415 Toll House Rd Annandale 22003

WakeFrst ES Wakefield Forest Elementary 4011 Iva Ln Fairfax 22032

Wkfld/Moore Wakefield RECenter 8100 Braddock Rd Annandale 22003

Cub Run

BlkBltCtr Black Belt Acad Centreville 5944 Centreville Crest Ln Centreville 22020

Brookfld ES Brookfield Elementary 4200 Lees Corner Rd Chantilly 20151

Centrvle ES Centreville Elementary 14330 Green Trails Blvd Centreville 20121

Chalet Wds Pk Chalet Woods Park 14912 Cranoke St Centreville 20120

Chantily HS Chantilly High School 4201 Stringfellow Rd Chantilly 20151

Cub Run ES Cun Run Elementary 5301 Sully Station Dr Centreville 20120

Cub Run RECenter Cub Run RECenter 4630 Stonecroft Blvd. Chantilly 20151

EagleVw ES Eagle View Elementary 4500 Dixie Hill Rd Fairfax 22030

Ellanor C. Lawren Ellanor C Lawrence Park 5040 Walney Rd Chantilly 20151

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FfxGovt Ctr Fairfax County Govt Ctr 12000 Govt. Center Pkwy Fairfax 22035

Ffx Fencers Fairfax Fencers 4433 Brookfield Corp Dr Chantilly 20153

Frying Pan Park Frying Pan Park 2709 West Ox Rd Herndon 20171

Greenbriar Park Greenbriar Park 4601 Stringfellow Rd Chantilly 20151

GreenbrE ES Greenbriar East Elementary 13006 Point Pleasant Dr Fairfax 22033

GreenbrW ES Greenbriar West Elementary 13300 Poplar Tree Rd Fairfax 22033

Lees Cnr ES Lees Corner Elementary 13500 Hollinger Ave Fairfax 22033

Poplar Tr ES Poplar Tree Elementary 13440 Melville Ln Chantilly 20151

Powell ES Powell Elementary 13340 Leland Rd Centreville 20120

Sully Sully Historic Site 3650 Historic Sully Way Chantilly 20151

TwnLk Golf Twin Lakes Golf Course 6201 Union Mill Rd Clifton 20124

Union Ml ES Union Mill Elementary 13611 Springstone Dr Clifton 20124

VA Run ES Virginia Run Elementary 15450 Martins Hundred Dr Centreville 20120

WebersFeed Weber’s Feed Store 14508-G Lee Rd Chantilly 20151

WillSprg ES Willow Springs Elementary 5400 Willow Springs Sch Rd Fairfax 22030

WldClsMartArt World Class Martial Arts 12415-C Centreville Square Centreville 20121

Lee District / Mt. Vernon / GW

Belle Vw ES Belle View Elementary 6701 Fort Hunt Rd Alexandria 22307

Bucknell ES Bucknell Elementary 6925 University Dr Alexandria 22307

Bush HL ES Bush Hill Elementary 5927 Westchester St Alexandria 22310

Forestdl ES Forestdale Elementary 6530 Elder Ave Springfield 22150

Ft Hunt ES Fort Hunt Elementary 8832 Linton Ln Alexandria 22308

GWREC George Washington RECenter 8426 Old Mount Vernon Rd Alexandria 22309

Greendale Golf Co Greendale Golf Course 6700 Telegraph Rd Alexandria 22310

Hayfield ES Hayfield Elementary 7633 Telegraph Rd Alexandria 22315

Hayfld SEC Hayfield Secondary School 7630 Telegraph Rd Alexandria 22315

HollinMd ES Hollin Meadows Elementary 2310 Nordock Pl Alexandria 22306

HuntMdws Huntley Meadows Park 3701 Lockheed Blvd Alexandria 22306

Key MS Key Middle 6402 Franconia Rd Springfield 22150

Lane ES Lane Elementary 7137 Beulah St Alexandria 22315

LeWldKarate Le’s World Karate 8796H Sacremento Dr Alexandria 22309

LeeREC Lee District RECenter 6601 Telegraph Rd Franconia 22301

Lee HS Lee High School 6540 Franconia Rd Springfield 22150

MtVrnAth Mount Vernon Athletic Club 7950 Audubon Ave Alexandria 22306

MtVernon HS Mount Vernon High School 8515 Old Mount Vernon Rd Alexandria 22309

MtVern REC Mount Vernon RECenter 2017 Belle View Blvd Alexandria 22307

RoseHill ES Rose Hill Elementary 6301 Rose Hill Dr Alexandria 22310

Strt Lnd ES Stratford Landing Elementary 8484 Riverside Dr Alexandria 22309

Twain MS Twain Middle School 4700 Franconia Rd Alexandria 22310

W Potomc HS West Potomac High School 6500 Quander Rd Alexandria 22307

Wdly Hil ES Woodley Hills Elementary 8718 Old Mount Vernon Rd Alexandria 22309

Oak Marr

Armstrng ES Armstrong Elementary 11900 Lake Newport Rd Reston 20194

Dance Co Dance Company 3131 Draper Dr Fairfax 22030

FfxIceArena Fairfax Ice Arena 3779 Pickett Rd Fairfax 22030

Flint Hl ES Flint Hill Elementary 2444 Flint Hill Rd Vienna 22181

Frst Edg ES Forest Edge Elementary 1501 Becontree Ln Reston 20190

Fox Mill ES Fox Mill Elementary 2601 Viking Dr Herndon 20171

Lake Ann ES Lake Anne Elementary 11510 North Shore Dr Reston 20190

Lake Fairfax Park Lake Fairfax Park 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr Reston 20190

LdbyExFrOks Lead by Example TKD 11226 Waples Mill Rd Fairfax 22033

Madison HS Madison High School 2500 James Madison Dr Vienna 22181

MosbyWds ES Mosby Woods Elementary 9818 Five Oaks Rd Fairfax 22031

Navy ES Navy Elementary 3500 West Ox Rd Fairfax 22033

Nottoway Park Nottoway Park 9601 Courthouse Rd Vienna 22181

Oak Marr Golf Com Oak Marr Golf Complex 3200 Jermantown Rd Oakton 22124

OakMarREC Oak Marr RECenter 3200 Jermantown Rd Oakton 22124

Oakton ES Oakton Elementary 3000 Chain Bridge Rd Oakton 22124

Oakton HS Oakton High School 2900 Sutton Rd Vienna 22181

Reston Cnsv Reston Conservatory 2254-L Hunter Woods Plaza Reston 20191

S Lakes HS South Lakes High School 11400 South Lakes Dr Reston 20191

Wapls Ml ES Waples Mill Elementary 11509 Waples Mill Rd Oakton 22124

Wolftrap ES Wolftrap Elementary 1903 Beulah Rd Vienna 22180

Providence

Bailey’s ES Bailey’s Elementary 6111 Knollwood Dr Falls Church 22041

Belveder ES Belvedere Elementary 6540 Columbia Pk Annandale 22003

Falls Ch HS Falls Church High School 7521 Jaguar Trail Falls Church 22042

Jackson MS Jackson Middle School 3020 Gallows Rd Falls Church 22042

Jefferson Golf Jefferson Golf Course 7900 Lee Hwy Falls Church 22042

JRheeFlsCh Jhoon Rhee Falls Church 1136 West Broad St Falls Church 22046

MasonDistPk Mason District Park 6621 Columbia Pike Annandale 22003

PineSprg ES Pine Spring Elementary 7607 Willow Ln Falls Church 22042

ProvREC Providence RECenter 7525 Marc Dr Falls Church 22042

RoundtreePk Roundtree Park 3320 Annandale Rd Falls Church 22003

USHwaRK US Hwa Rang Kwan 2746-A Gallows Rd Vienna 22180

South Run

BlkBltFFX Black Belt Acad Fairfax 10635 Braddock Rd Fairfax 22032

Bonnie B ES Bonnie Brae Elementary 5420 Sideburn Rd Fairfax 22032

BurkeLakePark/Golf Burke Lake Park/Golf 7315 Ox Rd Fairfax Station 22039

Card Fst ES Cardinal Forest Elementary 8600 Forrester Blvd Springfield 22152

CardnlGym Cardinal Gymnastics 5581 Guinea Rd Fairfax 22033

CherryRn ES Cherry Run Elementary 9732 Ironmaster Dr Burke 22015

Dietrich’s Dietrich’s Karate Studios 6025-E Burke Center Pkwy Burke 22015

Hidden Pond NC Hidden Pond Nature Center 8511 Greeley Blvd Springfield 22152

Irving MS Irving Middle School 8100 Old Keene Mill Rd Springfield 22152

KeeneMl ES Keene Mill Elementary 6310 Bardu Ave Springfield 22152

Laurel Hill GC Laurel Hill Golf Course 8701 Laurel Crest Dr Lorton 22079

LaurelRg ES Laurel Ridge Elementary 10110 Commonwealth Blvd Fairfax 22032

NewFrst ES Newington Forest Elementary 8001 Newington Forest Ave Springfield 22153

Oak View ES Oak View Elementary 5004 Sideburn Rd Fairfax 22032

Orng Hnt ES Orange Hunt Elementary 6820 Sydenstricker Rd Springfield 22152

RollValy ES Rolling Valley Elementary 6703 Barnack Dr Springfield 22152

Silvrbrk ES Silverbrook Elementary 9350 Crosspointe Dr Fairfax Station 22039

SoRunREC South Run RECenter 7550 Reservation Dr Springfield 22153

Terr Ctr ES Terra Centre Elementary 6000 Burke Center Pkwy Burke 22015

VaBalletCo Virginia Ballet Company 5595 Guinea Rd Fairfax 22032

WhiteOak ES White Oaks Elementary 6130 Shiplett Blvd Burke 22015

Spring Hill

Chstrbrk ES Chesterbrook Elementary 1753 Kirby Rd McLean 22101

ChurchRd ES Churchill Road Elementary 7100 Churchill Rd McLean 22101

Colvin Run Mill Colvin Run Mill 10017 Colvin Run Rd Great Falls 22066

Dransvil Tvrn Dranesville Tavern 11919 Leesburg Pk Herndon 20171

GrtFlsGrange Great Falls Grange 9818 Georgetown Pk Great Falls 22066

Herndon HS Herndon High School 700 Bennett St Herndon 20170

Herndon MS Herndon Middle School 901 Locust St Herndon 20170

LdbyExGtFls Lead by Example TKD 1025B Seneca Rd Great Falls 22066

Lewnsvle Pk Lewinsville Park 1659 Chain Bridge Rd. McLean 22101

Marshall HS Marshall High School 7731 Leesburg Pike Falls Church 22043

McLean HS McLean High School 1633 Davidson Rd. McLean 22101

Riverbend Park Riverbend Park 8700 Potomac Hills St Great Falls 22066

SpringHl ES Spring Hill Elementary 8201 Lewinsville Rd McLean 22102

SpHillREC Spring Hill RECenter 1239 Spring Hill Rd McLean 22102

SternersTKD Sterner’s TKD Academy 420 Elden Street Herndon 20170

Westgate ES Westgate Elementary 7500 Magarity Rd Falls Church 22043

Out of County

Lucia Farms Lucia Farms 14490 Berlin Trnpk Lovettsville 20180

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Volunteer opportunities are as varied as the parks.

Find out how you can get involved -- visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/volunteers.htm

George “Sparky” Petaluma

Growing up in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, George Petaluma played baseball, basket-ball and football, and years later, it was one of those old teammates from childhood who suggested that he be a volunteer starter at Greendale Golf Course. Sparky, as he’s more familiarly known, moved to Northern Virginia in 1961 and worked for United Airlines for 41 years, handling the movement of cargo and people. “I was going to be doing those same things as a starter, so I thought I’d try it.” That was six years ago. He’s now a fixture at Green-dale, serving as a starter on Tuesdays and weekends.

What’s your job as a starter? To regulate the flow. I watch the tee times and send golfers out to the tee every nine minutes, making sure I don’t put people ahead of where they ought to be. I handle walk-ons, too, and try to keep everybody happy.

The challenge? Managing the crowds on weekends. Weekends are tough. Everyone wants to play and no one wants to bother with a tee time.

What’s there to like about Greendale? It’s a lovely course – very well maintained -- but it’s even better to play than to look at. You think it’s easy but it’s very narrow,

so it’s a challenge to keep the ball in the fairway. And we treat our customers well. On a scale of one to 10, I’d say we hit 10 most of the time. Look at the crowds we have. That’s the proof. Everybody who plays Greendale comes back – all the time!

The best part about volunteering? Greendale has the best gang of people around. Our customers, the employees – they’re a great bunch of guys and gals. Everyone gets along. We know most of the players. We hang out together and play golf together. I wouldn’t trade my volun-teer job for anything. I’m happy here. My wife knows where I’m at, and it keeps me out of trouble!

Volunteer Profile . . .

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andCommunity

Volunteers

• Adopt a field• Adopt a park• Clean a stream• Maintain a trail Park Operations(POD) • 703-324-8594

• Assist with archaeological digs• Lead nature programs• Guide tours of historic sites• Welcome visitors• Cultivate park gardens• Save a treeResource Management Division (RMD) • 703-324-8750

• Teach swimming to people with special needs

• Manage golf play• Greet park visitors• Beautify park grounds• Assist with office operations Park Services Division (PSD) • 703-324-8566

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Adapted Leisure Ser-vices for Individuals with DisabilitiesADA/Inclusion support is here for the asking

Fairfax County is committed to giving all citizens equal access to recreation and leisure opportunities. In keeping with that policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations and inclusion opportunities are provided to individu-als with disabilities in all Park Authority programs, camps and classes. ADA accommodations include sign interpreters, assistive listening devices, program modifications and inclusion support. Contact the ADA and Inclusion Section Manager at 703-324-8563 for additional information. Please call at least 10 working days in advance of the date services are needed. The Park Authority will make every attempt to provide accommodations; however, we cannot guarantee that your request will be fulfilled.

Facility AccessibilityFrom the fitness room at Audrey Moore RECenter to the off-shore fishing stations at Burke Lake, from 200-year-old Sully to the wetlands boardwalk at Huntley Meadows, the Park Authority offers parks and facilities that are accessible to all of Fairfax County’s citizens.For access information about Fairfax County Park Authority facilities, please call 703-324-8563. In-formation on park facilities is also available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

Additional OpportunitiesContact Community and Recreation Services, Therapeutic Recreation Services, at 703-324-5532 regarding additional programs for individuals with disabilities.

Adapted Programs: See the listings in this Adapted Leisure Services section of Parktakes for seasonal offerings or call 703-324-8563. Class formats target students with disabilities who are preschool-age through adults and need more structure or a lower staff ratio then what standard classes offer.

All RECenters have TTYsRECenters and the general information desk at Park Authority headquarters have Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TTYs) to better provide infor-mation to citizens who are deaf and hard of hearing. Headquarters 703-803-3354Audrey Moore 703-321-8124Cub Run 703-817-0419George Washington 703-799-8291Lee District 703-922-3711Mt. Vernon 703-765-7410Oak Marr 703-281-7330Providence 703-641-8672South Run 703-866-9563Spring Hill 703-847-4649

For all other sites, please call the Virginia Relay Ser-vice at 711 (voice), 1-800-828-1120 (TTY).

Adapted Aquatics

The Park Authority’s award-winning Adapted Aquat-ics is an individualized swimming and water activity program for individuals with physical and develop-mental disabilities. The program targets individuals who aren’t quite ready to learn basic swim skills in an inclusive, structured setting. Classes are con-ducted by American Red Cross certified instructors, with assistance provided by trained volunteers who work one-on-one with students. Support for this volunteer program is provided by Whole Foods Market(r) of Vienna.

Please note that family members may be requested to assist in the water if volunteers are not available.

Preschoolers w/Disabilities (3-5 yrs) Through play and individual attention, preschoolers work on adjustment to a new environment. Focus is on entry and exit skills, safety, breath control and arm and leg propulsion on the front and back.

1AW 8--30 minute lessons--$81

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Children w/Disabilities (6-12 yrs) Children receive individual attention to help them

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Adapted Aquatics volunteers give kids with disabilities the guidance and com-fort level to dare a new challenge. For information on how to join this award-winning program as either a student or an aide, call Adapted Aquatics coordina-tor Jean Skinner, 703-324-8565.

vUnder the supervision of trained instructors, Adapted Aquatics volunteers work one-on-one with children and adults who have mental or physical disabilities.

vThe only requirement is a willing heart and a commitment to an eight or 10-week class series. You don’t have to be an expert swimmer - just comfortable in the water.

vAdapted Aquatics volunteers work at Oak Marr, Providence, South Run, Audrey Moore and Spring Hill RECenters.

Team Work Makes the Dream Work!

To sign on, call Adapted Aquatics Coordinator Jean Skinner, 703-324-8565Volunteer training, Saturday, Jan. 9, 1-6pm, Providence RECenter

Join the award-winning Adapted Aquatics Volunteers and help make dreams a reality.

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adjust to the water and personalized instruction based on their swimming ability. Safety skills are also emphasized.

1AT 8--45 minute lessons--$85


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Teens and Adults w/Disabilities (13-Adult)Students gain assurance in the water as they build their swimming skills with individualized instruction.



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Competitive Swim for Individuals w/Developmen-tal Disabilities (8-Adult)Competitive swim conditioning program for those who can swim 25 yds. and may want to participate in the Special Olympics. Students are coached in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly, breathing techniques, starts, turns and finishes.

1AAQ 16--55 minute lessons--$171


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LTS-For Developmentally Delayed (8-Adult)For non-swimmers who want to participate in the Special Olympics swimming events. Students work on skill and endurance.

1AAQ 16--55 minute lessons--$171


SpHillREC Sa 12pm 1751100701 01/16 1AAQ

Aqua Exercise-Adults w/Disabilities (13-Adult)Students with physical disabilities (cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, MS, etc.) work at their individual ability levels as they pursue their personal fitness goals. Shallow water exercises and swim program im-prove body awareness and increase range of motion, flexibility and muscle tone.



SpHillREC Su 4pm 1751100801 01/17 1ATSpHillREC Su 5pm 1751100802 01/17 1ATCubRunREC Su 3pm 1921100801 01/17 1AT

Multiple Sclerosis Water Exercise (13-Adult)This shallow water exercise program, designed for individuals with physical disabilities, takes advantage of the water’s natural buoyancy to increase mobility

and flexibility. Volunteers will be on hand to help students work at their own pace and ability level. Wheelchair users are welcome.



Wkfld/Moore F 12:30pm 1831100901 01/22 1AT

Paralympic Swim Training (8-Adult) FCPA-sponsored competitive swim team with train-ing focused on competition in the 13 Paralympic physical disability and visual impairment classifica-tion categories. Students will focus on learning the mechanics of swimming freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke, to include starts, turns and finishes.

1AU 8--55 minute lessons--$91


ProvREC W 6:30pm 1591105201 01/20 1AU

Adapted Gymnastics

Preschool Gymnastics for Kids W/Disabilities (2-5 yrs)A parent or caregiver will participate with the child in this fun-filled class that introduces gymnastics skills, including floor exercises, balance beam moves, trampoline, climbing and springboard techniques.

ASVB 8--55 minute lessons--$150


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Adapted Gymnastics I (5-12 yrs) This is a foundational/transitional class that provides opportunities for children with disabilities to develop

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Park Profile . . .

Karen PoolGrowing up in a tiny Maryland town that had no ice, Karen Pool was a ballet dancer and choreogra-pher as a child and teenager. At Stratford College in Danville, VA, she majored in Spanish, spending her junior year in Spain, and after graduation, she crossed the Atlantic again to teach English in Va-lencia for a year. She returned to teach high school Spanish in Richmond, marry, move to Northern Virginia and start a family. It wasn’t until daugh-ter number two began ice skating that she asked herself, “Why am I watching her instead of skating with her?” A wobbly novice who had to hold on to the wall at first in order to get around Mt. Vernon’s rink, Karen took lessons for a year, and then she discovered ice dancing and the opportunity to use what she’d learned in those earlier ballet classes. As she gained skills, she began volunteering as a teaching assistant, and as her skills grew, she start-ed teaching skating classes for beginners. “I didn’t set foot on the ice until I was 46, so I understand what it feels like to learn; I remember how nervous I was.” Karen had worked successfully with special needs children in her standard classes, so when Mt. Vernon launched Adapted Ice Skating last fall, she added the new program to her schedule. In addi-tion to Adapted Ice Skating for children and adults, she continues to teach Snow Plow Sam, Basic Skills and Adult classes and to give private lessons.

The difference in leading an Adapted Ice Skating class? I work with both the skater and a volunteer. I give our volunteers a wish list every week, outlining what they need to work on with their students. Then I rove, observing, offering suggestions and giving encouragement. It’s a really fun way to teach.

The goal for your students? We have one goal – to get across the ice without holding on. But we often accomplish much more. You see the progress and think, “Hmmm, crossovers.” You see more progress and think, “Hmmm, three turns.”

Benefits? Oh, they have such fun! Most don’t have any idea how much they’re learning. And it’s such a confidence builder.

The role of your volunteers? We couldn’t have the class without volunteers! They come up with their own really cool ideas on how to make the learning happen. One discovered that singing a march-ing song motivates her student to pick up his feet and march across the ice. Another uses a “magic” glove – the volunteer holds the top, the child holds the bottom and it steadies him and gives him confidence. We have two classes right now with a maximum of six kids in each, and we have a long waiting list. If we had more volunteers, we could have more classes.

The joy of teaching? Getting the chance to work individually with each child, because that doesn’t happen in regular classes.


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gymnastic skills. The adapted class offers additional staff supervision and support. Skills cover the basic elements of gymnastics, including rings, parallel bars, vault and floor skills, trampoline, tumble trak and rope climbs.



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Adapted Gymnastics II (10-14 yrs) Prerequisite: Adapted Gymnastics I or permission of Instructor is required.



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Adapted Ice Skating

Adapted Ice Skating A foundational/transitional class that offers addition-al staff supervision and support to help students with disabilities develop basic ice skating skills.

1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101


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Adapted Martial Arts

Adapted Tae Kwon Do I (5-12 yrs) Class is designed for students with disabilities on the autism spectrum. Students will learn the basic skills of kicking, punching, blocking, sparring and forms as they improve confidence and flexibility. Martial arts uniforms are required. Extra fee for belt testing.

AMVA 8--30 minute lessons--$90


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Adapted Exercise

Multiple Sclerosis YogaAn alternative class that incoporates the basic prin-ciples of hatha yoga adapted to support the restor-ative needs of patients with MS. Gentle movements help maintain muscle function and support both physiological and psychological needs. Offeredd in conjunction with the MS society.

1EB 11--55 minute lessons -- $99


LeeREC Th 12:30pm 4561105301 01/-7 1EB

Aquatics Monthly calendars listing pool hours are available at the Park Authority’s nine RECenters and on-line at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks. Our aquatic program offers options for all abilitiesThe Fairfax County Park Authority’s aquatic facili-ties offer something for everyone. From infants to senior citizens to people with special needs, we serve all levels of swimming ability and the spectrum of aquatic interests.

Top athletes hit the water at RECenter poolsPotomac Valley Swimming competitions are sched-uled at the RECenters listed below. Dates and times are subject to change, and competitions may be added, so please confirm specific pool schedules with the individual RECenters.PVSDistance Lee January2,3SeniorCircuit AudreyMoore January2,3SDSMeet SouthRun January9,10PMSnowdude MtVernon January23,24MastersMeet GeorgeWashington January31FISHQualifie SpringHill February6,7PMQualifier CubRun February13,14,15PVSB/BBChamps Lee February19,20,21SDSMeet SouthRun March27,28

High School Swim and Dive TeamsFairfax County’s high school swim and dive teams will be using RECenter pools from mid-November to mid-February. In general, the pools are used Monday-Thursday, 3pm-5:30pm, for practice and Fridays, 4:30pm-10pm, for meets. Saturday evenings are used for one meet in early December and make-up dates in January. Pools are closed to the public during practices and meets. Specific dates and times will be posted at each RECenter.

Follow Guidelines When Registering For safety reasons and to ensure that customers get the maximum benefits from our aquatic programs, the Park Authority reserves the right to remove students from an inappropriate class and place them, when possible, in a class that better matches their ability level.

If you have questions on which class is right for you or your child, PLEASE check with the aquatic staff at any RECenter. Help us get you into the right class

Repetition Can Be the Key Each student progresses at a different speed in learn-ing aquatic skills, dependent on a number of factors including class attendance, coordination, water fa-miliarity and outside practice. In addition, a child’s stage of development may influence his or her ability to learn aquatic skills. Students often repeat a level several times before mastering the skills required for advancement. It is important to understand that re-peating a level does not constitute failure. Mastering skills takes time, practice and patience.

Combining course levelsWhen enrollment is low, course levels may be com-bined to avoid class cancellations. If you have any questions about your progress or your child’s, please ask the instructor.

Practice Healthy Swimming HabitsFor public health reasons, standard diapers cannot be worn in the pool. Children who are not yet toilet trained must wear either snug fitting plastic pants or a swim diaper. A bathing suit must be worn over plastic pants or swim diapers.Under new Health Department standards, adopted on the recommenda-tion of the Centers for Disease Control, accidents involving fecal matter now require longer pool clo-sure. Prevention is far better than contamination, so please follow the CDC’s healthy swimming habits:• Children (and adults) who have had diarrhea in

the last two weeks shouldn’t go swimming.• Use the bathroom before getting into the pool,

take frequent bathroom breaks and check diapers often.

• Shower before entering the pool and after using the toilet.

• Change diapers in the bathroom (not the pool area.)

• Avoid swallowing pool water or even getting it in your mouth.

American Red Cross Classes for Babies and Preschoolers

Baby & Me Swim (6 mos-18 mos)For babies and their parents, or other favorite grown-up, who want to learn water adjustment and other aquatic skills together in a fun environment. Learn how to enter and exit the water in a safe manner, feel comfortable in the water, explore submerging to the mouth, nose, eyes and completely. Explore buoyancy on front and back, change body position and learn safety information. Two adults may participate with each child. Babies must wear TIGHT fitting swim diaper and plastic pants under bathing suit.

1AW 8--30 minute lessons--$811AQ 7--30 minute lessons--$71


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Toddler & Me Swim (19 Mos-2 Yrs 11 mos) For children and their parents, or other favorite grown-up, who want to learn water adjustment, basic swimming and safety skills in a fun environment. Learn how to enter and exit the water in a safe man-ner, explore submerging. Also learn front and back glides (with assistance), arm and leg action for swim-ming on front and back, changing body position, and use of a lifejacket and safety information and skills. Two adults may participate with each child. Children not toilet trained must wear TIGHT fitting swim dia-pers and plastic pants under their bathing suit.



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Preschooler & Me Swim (3-5 yrs) See Toddler and Me description.



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Pee Wee Paddlers I (3-5 yrs) PREREQUISITE: Child MUST leave parent willingly, be comfortable in the water, follow directions and function well in a group. EMPHASIS OF CLASS: To help child gain basic aquatic skills to include enter and exit the water safely, blow bubbles through mouth and nose, submerge mouth, nose and eyes under water. WITH ASSISTANCE: float and glide on front and back, roll from front to back and back to front, tread water, swim with assistance using arms and legs on front and back. For safety reasons, arm “floaties” and other floatation devices may be used. Floaties are used for all Pee Wee I classes at Audrey Moore and Lee RECenters. Emphasis is on water adjustment. When possible, children are grouped according to ability.



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SoRunREC Su 9am 1671150405 01/10 1AWSoRunREC Su 9:35am 1671150406 01/10 1AWSoRunREC Su 10:40am 1671150407 01/10 1AWSoRunREC M 9:35am 1671150408 01/11 1AWSoRunREC M 1pm 1671150409 01/11 1AWSoRunREC T 9am 1671150410 01/12 1AWSoRunREC T 6pm 1671150413 01/12 1AWSoRunREC W 9:35am 1671150417 01/13 1AWSoRunREC W 1:10pm 1671150415 01/13 1AWSoRunREC Th 6pm 1671150414 01/14 1AWSoRunREC F 9am 1671150416 01/15 1AWSoRunREC M/W 6pm 1671150412 02/08 1AWSpHillREC M/W 9:55am 1751150409 01/04 1AWSpHillREC M/W 4:20pm 1751150410 01/04 1AWSpHillREC M/W 5:35pm 1751150411 01/04 1AWSpHillREC T/Th 9:15am 1751150412 01/05 1AWSpHillREC T/Th 1pm 1751150413 01/05 1AWSpHillREC T/Th 4:10pm 1751150414 01/05 1AWSpHillREC Sa 10:15am 1751150401 01/09 1AWSpHillREC Sa 11:35am 1751150402 01/09 1AWSpHillREC Su 10:20am 1751150403 01/10 1AWSpHillREC Su 11am 1751150404 01/10 1AWSpHillREC M 1pm 1751150405 01/11 1AWSpHillREC W 1pm 1751150406 01/13 1AWSpHillREC F 10:15am 1751150407 01/15 1AWSpHillREC F 1pm 1751150408 01/15 1AWSpHillREC M/W 9:55am 1751150415 02/08 1AWSpHillREC M/W 4:20pm 1751150416 02/08 1AWSpHillREC M/W 5:35pm 1751150417 02/08 1AWSpHillREC T/Th 9:15am 1751150418 02/09 1AWSpHillREC T/Th 1pm 1751150419 02/09 1AWSpHillREC T/Th 4:10pm 1751150420 02/09 1AWWkfld/Moore Sa 8:30am 1831150401 01/09 1AWWkfld/Moore Sa 9:10am 1831150402 01/09 1AWWkfld/Moore Su 10:35am 1831150403 01/10 1AWWkfld/Moore Su 4:30pm 1831150404 01/10 1AWWkfld/Moore M 9:30am 1831150405 01/11 1AWWkfld/Moore M 1:10pm 1831150406 01/11 1AW


In the popular “ . . . and Me” classes, par-ents assist as coaches, teachers and cud-dlers, helping little ones quickly conquer any fear of the water.

Winter 2010

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Pee Wee Paddlers II (3-5 yrs) PREREQUISITE: Pee Wee Paddler I or equivalent skill and child must leave parent willingly, be com-fortable in the water, function well in a group. Must be able to: blow bubbles through mouth and nose at least three seconds, submerge face under water, and swim on front and back (with assistance) at least two body lengths, must be able to stay in front and back float position for at least three seconds. EMPHASIS OF THIS CLASS: children gain greater indepen-dence in their skills and continue to gain comfort in the water. Skills include breath holding, rhythmic breathing (bobbing), front and back float and glides with and without assistance, swimming at least three body lengths with and without assistance. Floatation

devices (including swimmies) may be used during the class.



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Winter 2010

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Pee Wee Paddler III (4-6 yrs) PREREQUISTE: Pee Wee Paddler II or equivalent skills. Student must be able to swim without assis-tance at least three body lengths on front and back. Students must be able to hold breath under water at least three seconds. EMPHASIS OF THIS CLASS: Help children gain basic swimming propulsive skills and increase endurance and distance without floata-tion devices. Skills include: enter water by jump-ing in (chest deep water), submerging and holding breath five seconds, floating 5-15 seconds, treading water 15 seconds, swimming on front and back five body lengths using arms and legs.



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SpHillREC T/Th 2:10pm 1751150610 01/05 1AWSpHillREC T/Th 5:20pm 1751150611 01/05 1AWSpHillREC T/Th 6:35pm 1751150612 01/05 1AWSpHillREC Sa 9:40am 1751150601 01/09 1AWSpHillREC Su 9:45am 1751150602 01/10 1AWSpHillREC M 2:10pm 1751150603 01/11 1AWSpHillREC W 2:10pm 1751150604 01/13 1AWSpHillREC F 11:25am 1751150605 01/15 1AWSpHillREC F 2:10pm 1751150606 01/15 1AWSpHillREC M/W 10:30am 1751150615 02/08 1AWSpHillREC M/W 7:20pm 1751150614 02/08 1AWSpHillREC T/Th 10:25am 1751150616 02/09 1AWSpHillREC T/Th 2:10pm 1751150613 02/09 1AWSpHillREC T/Th 5:20pm 1751150617 02/09 1AWSpHillREC T/Th 6:35pm 1751150618 02/09 1AWWkfld/Moore Sa 9:45am 1831150601 01/09 1AWWkfld/Moore Sa 11:30am 1831150602 01/09 1AWWkfld/Moore Su 10am 1831150603 01/10 1AWWkfld/Moore Su 4:30pm 1831150604 01/10 1AWWkfld/Moore M 1:15pm 1831150605 01/11 1AWWkfld/Moore T 12:40pm 1831150606 01/12 1AWWkfld/Moore T 5:35pm 1831150608 01/12 1AWWkfld/Moore W 7:05pm 1831150607 01/13 1AWCubRunREC M/W 6pm 1921150618 01/04 1AWCubRunREC M/W 6:35pm 1921150619 01/04 1AWCubRunREC M/W 7:10pm 1921150617 01/04 1AWCubRunREC Sa 8:25am 1921150604 01/09 1AWCubRunREC Sa 9am 1921150602 01/09 1AWCubRunREC Sa 10:10am 1921150605 01/09 1AWCubRunREC Sa 10:45am 1921150603 01/09 1AWCubRunREC Sa 11:20am 1921150601 01/09 1AWCubRunREC Su 9:35am 1921150607 01/10 1AWCubRunREC Su 10:10am 1921150606 01/10 1AWCubRunREC Su 10:45am 1921150608 01/10 1AWCubRunREC Su 11:20am 1921150609 01/10 1AWCubRunREC M 11:15am 1921150610 01/11 1AWCubRunREC M 2:40pm 1921150611 01/11 1AWCubRunREC T 11:45am 1921150612 01/12 1AWCubRunREC Th 10:35am 1921150613 01/14 1AWCubRunREC Th 12:20pm 1921150614 01/14 1AWCubRunREC F 10:10am 1921150615 01/15 1AWCubRunREC F 1:35pm 1921150616 01/15 1AWCubRunREC M/W 6pm 1921150621 02/08 1AWCubRunREC M/W 6:35pm 1921150622 02/08 1AWCubRunREC M/W 7:10pm 1921150620 02/08 1AWGWREC Sa 11:15am 4491150604 01/09 1AWGWREC T 4:40pm 4491150601 01/12 1AWGWREC Th 4pm 4491150602 01/14 1AWGWREC Th 5:55pm 4491150603 01/14 1AWLeeREC M/W 6:35pm 4561150604 01/04 1AWLeeREC T/Th 6:50pm 4561150609 01/05 1AWLeeREC Sa 9am 4561150601 01/09 1AQLeeREC Sa 10:25am 4561150602 01/09 1AQLeeREC Sa 12:30pm 4561150603 01/09 1AQLeeREC M 1:30pm 4561150612 01/11 1AWLeeREC M 2:05pm 4561150613 01/11 1AWLeeREC M 2:50pm 4561150607 01/11 1AWLeeREC T 11:10am 4561150608 01/12 1AWLeeREC M/W 6:50pm 4561150606 02/08 1AWLeeREC M/W 7:25pm 4561150605 02/08 1AWLeeREC T/Th 6:50pm 4561150610 02/09 1AWLeeREC T/Th 7:35pm 4561150611 02/09 1AWMtVernREC Sa 9am 4721150601 01/09 1AWMtVernREC Sa 11:40am 4721150602 01/09 1AWMtVernREC Su 10:20am 4721150603 01/10 1AWMtVernREC Su 11:40am 4721150604 01/10 1AWMtVernREC M 4:40pm 4721150605 01/11 1AWMtVernREC W 5:50pm 4721150606 01/13 1AWMtVernREC F 12:40pm 4721150607 01/15 1AW

Competitive Pee Wee Paddler I (4-6 yrs) This class will focus on building the endurance of young advanced swimmers to swim 25 yards of front crawl (free style) and back stroke. Class also introduces basic competitive skills for starts and turns. Prerequisite: must be able to swim front crawl using proper arm stroke and breathing techniques and back stroke at least six yards without floatation devices.



OakMarREC M/W 5:30pm 1421162704 01/04 1AWOakMarREC T/Th 2:45pm 1421162705 01/05 1AWOakMarREC T/Th 7:20pm 1421162706 01/05 1AWOakMarREC Sa 8am 1421162701 01/09 1AWOakMarREC Su 10:55am 1421162702 01/10 1AWOakMarREC Su 1:45pm 1421162703 01/10 1AWOakMarREC M/W 5:30pm 1421162707 02/08 1AWOakMarREC T/Th 2:45pm 1421162708 02/09 1AWOakMarREC T/Th 7:20pm 1421162709 02/09 1AWProvREC Sa 9:25am 1591162701 01/09 1AWProvREC Su 9am 1591162703 01/10 1AWProvREC M 1:40pm 1591162705 01/11 1AWSoRunREC M/W 5:25pm 1671162704 01/04 1AWSoRunREC Sa 10:50am 1671162701 01/09 1AWSoRunREC M 11:20am 1671162703 01/11 1AWSoRunREC W 11:20am 1671162702 01/13 1AWSoRunREC W 1:10pm 1671162705 01/13 1AWSpHillREC M/W 6:10pm 1751162706 01/04 1AWSpHillREC T/Th 2:45pm 1751162708 01/05 1AWSpHillREC Sa 9:05am 1751162701 01/09 1AWSpHillREC Su 11:40am 1751162702 01/10 1AWSpHillREC M 2:45pm 1751162703 01/11 1AWSpHillREC W 2:45pm 1751162704 01/13 1AWSpHillREC F 2:45pm 1751162705 01/15 1AWSpHillREC M/W 6:10pm 1751162707 02/08 1AWSpHillREC T/Th 2:45pm 1751162709 02/09 1AWWkfld/Moore Sa 9:05am 1831162701 01/09 1AWWkfld/Moore Sa 4:40pm 1831162702 01/09 1AWWkfld/Moore Su 10am 1831162703 01/10 1AWWkfld/Moore M 1:15pm 1831162704 01/11 1AWWkfld/Moore W 7:05pm 1831162705 01/13 1AWCubRunREC Sa 8:25am 1921162703 01/09 1AWCubRunREC Sa 9:35am 1921162702 01/09 1AWCubRunREC Sa 11:20am 1921162701 01/09 1AWCubRunREC Su 9am 1921162704 01/10 1AWMtVernREC M 2:40pm 4721162701 01/11 1AWMtVernREC Th 5:30pm 4721162702 01/14 1AW

Competitive Pee Wee Paddler II (4-6 yrs) This course is designed to help experienced young swimmers increase endurance to swim laps and improve their competitive skills by refining freestyle, backstroke, breathing techniques, starts, turns and finishes. Students will be introduced to the butter-fly and breaststrokes. Prerequisite: Completion of Competitive Pee Wee Paddler I class and students must be able to swim free style and back stroke at least 25 yards and tread water for at least 30 seconds without support.



OakMarREC M/W 7:05pm 1421162803 01/04 1AWOakMarREC Sa 8:35am 1421162801 01/09 1AWOakMarREC Su 10:55am 1421162802 01/10 1AWOakMarREC M/W 7:05pm 1421162804 02/08 1AWProvREC Sa 9:25am 1591162801 01/09 1AW


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ProvREC Su 9:35am 1591162803 01/10 1AWSoRunREC Su 11am 1671162801 01/10 1AWSoRunREC T 11:20am 1671162802 01/12 1AWSoRunREC T 6:50pm 1671162803 01/12 1AWSoRunREC Th 10am 1671162804 01/14 1AWSpHillREC T/Th 7:10pm 1751162804 01/05 1AWSpHillREC Sa 11:40am 1751162801 01/09 1AWSpHillREC M 2:45pm 1751162802 01/11 1AWSpHillREC F 2:45pm 1751162803 01/15 1AWSpHillREC T/Th 7:10pm 1751162805 02/09 1AWWkfld/Moore Sa 9:05am 1831162801 01/09 1AWWkfld/Moore Sa 4:40pm 1831162802 01/09 1AWCubRunREC Sa 9:35am 1921162801 01/09 1AWCubRunREC Sa 10:45am 1921162802 01/09 1AWCubRunREC Su 10:45am 1921162803 01/10 1AWMtVernREC M 3:20pm 4721162801 01/11 1AWMtVernREC W 4pm 4721162802 01/13 1AW

Gym & Swim (3-5 yrs) A fun introduction to fitness through organized games in the pool and activity room.

1SB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$174


MtVernREC F 10am 4721163501 01/15 1SB

American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Classes for Children

Level I-Intro to Water Skills (6-12 yrs) PREREUISITE: children must be able to function in a group setting. EMPHASIS OF THIS CLASS: To help child gain basic aquatic skills and overcome fear of water. Skills include: Enter and exit water, blow bubbles through mouth and nose at least three sec-onds; with assistance - front and back float at least three seconds, front and back glide at least two body lengths, roll from front to back and back to front, treading water using arm and hands in chest deep water, swim on front and back using arms and legs at least two body lengths.

1AT 8--45 minute lessons--$851AM 7--45 minute lessons--$75


OakMarREC M/W 7:15pm 1421160805 01/04 1ATOakMarREC T/Th 7:15pm 1421160806 01/05 1ATOakMarREC Sa 9:15am 1421160801 01/09 1ATOakMarREC Sa 10:10am 1421160802 01/09 1ATOakMarREC Sa 11:05am 1421160803 01/09 1ATOakMarREC Su 10am 1421160804 01/10 1ATOakMarREC M/W 7:15pm 1421160807 02/08 1ATOakMarREC T/Th 7:15pm 1421160808 02/09 1ATProvREC Sa 10am 1591160801 01/09 1ATProvREC Su 10:10am 1591160802 01/10 1ATProvREC M 2:15pm 1591160803 01/11 1ATProvREC M 6pm 1591160804 01/11 1ATProvREC T 6:05pm 1591160805 01/12 1ATProvREC Th 7:10pm 1591160806 01/14 1ATSoRunREC M/W 6:35pm 1671160805 01/04 1ATSoRunREC Sa 10:10am 1671160801 01/09 1ATSoRunREC Su 10:10am 1671160802 01/10 1ATSoRunREC Su 11:15am 1671160803 01/10 1ATSoRunREC M 1:35pm 1671160804 01/11 1ATSoRunREC T 6pm 1671160806 01/12 1ATSoRunREC Th 6:35pm 1671160807 01/14 1ATSpHillREC M/W 5:25pm 1751160802 01/04 1AT

SpHillREC Sa 9am 1751160801 01/09 1ATWkfld/Moore Sa 10:20am 1831160801 01/09 1ATWkfld/Moore Su 5:05pm 1831160802 01/10 1ATWkfld/Moore M 1:50pm 1831160803 01/11 1ATWkfld/Moore Th 6:30pm 1831160804 01/14 1ATCubRunREC M/W 6pm 1921160805 01/04 1ATCubRunREC Sa 9am 1921160801 01/09 1ATCubRunREC Sa 9:50am 1921160802 01/09 1ATCubRunREC Sa 10:40am 1921160803 01/09 1ATCubRunREC Su 9am 1921160804 01/10 1ATCubRunREC M/W 6pm 1921160806 02/08 1ATLeeREC M/W 6pm 4561160802 01/04 1ATLeeREC T/Th 6pm 4561160803 01/05 1ATLeeREC Sa 9:35am 4561160801 01/09 1AMMtVernREC Sa 8:30am 4721160801 01/09 1ATMtVernREC Su 9am 4721160802 01/10 1ATMtVernREC M 5pm 4721160803 01/11 1AT

Level II-Fund Aquatic Skills (6-12 yrs) PREREQUISITE: Level I class and ability to blow bubbles with face submerged at least three seconds; with assistance - float on front and back at least three seconds, swim on front and back using arms and legs at least two body lengths. EMPHASIS OF THIS CLASS: To increase child’s confidence and ability to perform skills with and without floatation assistance. Skills include: enter water by jumping in shoulder deep water, submerge and hold breath at least five seconds, float on front at least five seconds, float on back at least 15 seconds, glide on front and back at least two body lengths, roll from front to back and back to front, tread water at least 15 seconds, swim on front and back using arms and legs at least five body lengths.



OakMarREC M/W 5:30pm 1421160907 01/04 1ATOakMarREC T/Th 5:30pm 1421160908 01/05 1ATOakMarREC Sa 9:15am 1421160901 01/09 1ATOakMarREC Sa 10:10am 1421160902 01/09 1ATOakMarREC Sa 11:05am 1421160903 01/09 1ATOakMarREC Su 10am 1421160904 01/10 1ATOakMarREC Su 1:25pm 1421160905 01/10 1ATOakMarREC M/W 5:30pm 1421160909 02/08 1ATOakMarREC T/Th 5:30pm 1421160910 02/09 1ATProvREC Sa 10am 1591160901 01/09 1ATProvREC Sa 10:50am 1591160902 01/09 1ATProvREC Su 11am 1591160903 01/10 1ATProvREC M 2:15pm 1591160904 01/11 1ATProvREC M 6:50pm 1591160905 01/11 1ATProvREC T 6:05pm 1591160906 01/12 1ATProvREC W 6pm 1591160907 01/13 1ATSoRunREC M/W 7:10pm 1671160904 01/04 1ATSoRunREC Sa 10:10am 1671160901 01/09 1ATSoRunREC Su 10:10am 1671160902 01/10 1ATSoRunREC M 1:35pm 1671160903 01/11 1ATSoRunREC T 6pm 1671160906 01/12 1ATSoRunREC W 1:45pm 1671160908 01/13 1ATSoRunREC Th 6:35pm 1671160907 01/14 1ATSoRunREC M/W 7:10pm 1671160905 02/08 1ATSpHillREC T/Th 5:25pm 1751160904 01/05 1ATSpHillREC Sa 9:55am 1751160901 01/09 1ATSpHillREC Sa 11:40am 1751160902 01/09 1ATSpHillREC Su 9am 1751160903 01/10 1ATSpHillREC M/W 5:25pm 1751160905 02/08 1ATWkfld/Moore Sa 10:20am 1831160901 01/09 1ATWkfld/Moore Sa 11:10am 1831160902 01/09 1AT

Wkfld/Moore Su 11:10am 1831160903 01/10 1ATWkfld/Moore Su 5:05pm 1831160904 01/10 1ATWkfld/Moore M 1:45pm 1831160905 01/11 1ATWkfld/Moore Th 5:40pm 1831160906 01/14 1ATCubRunREC M/W 7:45pm 1921160906 01/04 1ATCubRunREC Sa 9am 1921160902 01/09 1ATCubRunREC Sa 9:50am 1921160901 01/09 1ATCubRunREC Su 9am 1921160903 01/10 1ATCubRunREC Su 9:50am 1921160905 01/10 1ATCubRunREC Su 10:40am 1921160904 01/10 1ATCubRunREC M/W 7:45pm 1921160907 02/08 1ATGWREC Sa 9:15am 4491160901 01/09 1ATLeeREC M/W 6:35pm 4561160903 01/04 1ATLeeREC T/Th 6:35pm 4561160906 01/05 1ATLeeREC Sa 9:50am 4561160901 01/09 1AMLeeREC Sa 11:30am 4561160902 01/09 1AMLeeREC M 2pm 4561160905 01/11 1ATLeeREC M/W 6pm 4561160904 02/08 1ATLeeREC T/Th 6pm 4561160907 02/09 1ATLeeREC T/Th 7:25pm 4561160908 02/09 1ATMtVernREC Sa 8:30am 4721160901 01/09 1ATMtVernREC Sa 9:25am 4721160902 01/09 1ATMtVernREC Su 10:20am 4721160903 01/10 1ATMtVernREC M 5:50pm 4721160904 01/11 1ATMtVernREC W 5:45pm 4721160905 01/13 1ATMtVernREC Th 4:20pm 4721160906 01/14 1AT

Level III-Stroke Development (6-12 yrs) PREREQUISITE: Level II and ability to submerge and hold breath under water at least five seconds, swim unassisted on front and back at least five body lengths using arms and legs, tread water at least 15 seconds. EMPHASIS OF THIS CLASS: To increase endurance and swimming skills. Skills include: without assistance or floatation support - enter water by jumping in deep water, head first entry from side in deep water, bobbing to safety in chest deep water, survival float on front 30 seconds, tread water 30 seconds, push off in streamlined position on front, then use flutter and dolphin kick three-five body lengths, front crawl 15 yards, elementary backstroke 15 yards, scissors kick 15 yards.



OakMarREC M/W 6:20pm 1421161009 01/04 1ATOakMarREC T/Th 5:30pm 1421161010 01/05 1ATOakMarREC Sa 9:15am 1421161001 01/09 1ATOakMarREC Sa 10:10am 1421161002 01/09 1ATOakMarREC Sa 11:15am 1421161003 01/09 1ATOakMarREC Sa 12pm 1421161004 01/09 1ATOakMarREC Su 10am 1421161005 01/10 1ATOakMarREC Su 11:35am 1421161006 01/10 1ATOakMarREC Su 12:30pm 1421161007 01/10 1ATOakMarREC M 1:30pm 1421161008 01/11 1ATOakMarREC M/W 6:20pm 1421161011 02/08 1ATOakMarREC T/Th 5:30pm 1421161012 02/09 1ATProvREC Sa 10am 1591161001 01/09 1ATProvREC Sa 10:50am 1591161002 01/09 1ATProvREC Su 10:10am 1591161003 01/10 1ATProvREC Su 11am 1591161004 01/10 1ATProvREC M 6pm 1591161005 01/11 1ATProvREC T 6:55pm 1591161006 01/12 1ATProvREC W 6:50pm 1591161007 01/13 1ATSoRunREC M/W 7pm 1671161007 01/04 1ATSoRunREC Sa 9am 1671161002 01/09 1ATSoRunREC Sa 10:10am 1671161001 01/09 1ATSoRunREC Sa 11:25am 1671161003 01/09 1AT



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SoRunREC Su 9am 1671161005 01/10 1ATSoRunREC Su 10:10am 1671161004 01/10 1ATSoRunREC M 1:35pm 1671161006 01/11 1ATSoRunREC T 6:50pm 1671161009 01/12 1ATSoRunREC Th 6:35pm 1671161010 01/14 1ATSoRunREC M/W 7:10pm 1671161008 02/08 1ATSpHillREC M/W 6:10pm 1751161004 01/04 1ATSpHillREC Sa 10:50am 1751161001 01/09 1ATSpHillREC Su 9:50am 1751161002 01/10 1ATSpHillREC Su 11:30am 1751161003 01/10 1ATSpHillREC M/W 6:10pm 1751161005 02/08 1ATSpHillREC T/Th 5:25pm 1751161006 02/09 1ATWkfld/Moore Sa 9:40am 1831161001 01/09 1ATWkfld/Moore Sa 10:20am 1831161002 01/09 1ATWkfld/Moore Sa 11:10am 1831161003 01/09 1ATWkfld/Moore Su 11:10am 1831161004 01/10 1ATWkfld/Moore Su 5:05pm 1831161005 01/10 1ATWkfld/Moore M 1:45pm 1831161006 01/11 1ATWkfld/Moore M 5:40pm 1831161007 01/11 1ATCubRunREC M/W 7:45pm 1921161009 01/04 1ATCubRunREC Sa 9am 1921161003 01/09 1ATCubRunREC Sa 9:50am 1921161004 01/09 1ATCubRunREC Sa 10:40am 1921161001 01/09 1ATCubRunREC Sa 11:30am 1921161002 01/09 1ATCubRunREC Su 9am 1921161007 01/10 1ATCubRunREC Su 9:50am 1921161005 01/10 1ATCubRunREC Su 10:40am 1921161006 01/10 1ATCubRunREC Su 11:30am 1921161008 01/10 1ATCubRunREC M/W 7:45pm 1921161010 02/08 1ATGWREC Sa 10:10am 4491161002 01/09 1ATGWREC T 6:05pm 4491161001 01/12 1ATLeeREC M/W 7:10pm 4561161004 01/04 1ATLeeREC T/Th 7:10pm 4561161006 01/05 1ATLeeREC Sa 9am 4561161001 01/09 1AMLeeREC Sa 10:50am 4561161002 01/09 1AMLeeREC Sa 12:15pm 4561161003 01/09 1AMLeeREC M 2pm 4561161008 01/11 1ATLeeREC M/W 6:35pm 4561161005 02/08 1ATLeeREC T/Th 6:35pm 4561161007 02/09 1ATMtVernREC Sa 9:25am 4721161001 01/09 1ATMtVernREC Sa 10:20am 4721161002 01/09 1ATMtVernREC Su 10am 4721161003 01/10 1ATMtVernREC W 4:45pm 4721161004 01/13 1ATMtVernREC Th 3:30pm 4721161005 01/14 1AT

Level IV-Stroke Improvement (6-12 yrs) PREREQUISITE: Level III and ability to enter water feet first and head first in deep water, rotary breathing 10 times, survival float 30 seconds (front and back), tread water 30 seconds, front crawl and elementary backstroke 15 yards (each), scissors kick 10 yards. EMPHASIS OF THIS CLASS IS: Continue to develop confidence in skills and improve skill proficiency, distance and endurance. Skills include: Headfirst entry from side in compact and stride positions, swim under water at least three-five body lengths, feet first surface dive submerging com-pletely, front crawl and backstroke open turns, tread water using two different kicks for two minutes, front crawl 25 yards, breaststroke 15 yards, butterfly 15 yards, elementary backstroke 25 yards, back crawl 15 yards, sidestroke 15 yards.



OakMarREC M/W 7:10pm 1421161107 01/04 1ATOakMarREC T/Th 6:20pm 1421161108 01/05 1ATOakMarREC Sa 9:15am 1421161101 01/09 1AT

OakMarREC Sa 11:05am 1421161102 01/09 1ATOakMarREC Sa 12pm 1421161103 01/09 1ATOakMarREC Su 11:35am 1421161104 01/10 1ATOakMarREC Su 12:30pm 1421161105 01/10 1ATOakMarREC M 2:20pm 1421161106 01/11 1ATOakMarREC M/W 7:10pm 1421161109 02/08 1ATOakMarREC T/Th 6:20pm 1421161110 02/09 1ATProvREC Sa 10:10am 1591161102 01/09 1ATProvREC Sa 10:50am 1591161101 01/09 1ATProvREC M 7:40pm 1591161103 01/11 1ATProvREC T 6:55pm 1591161104 01/12 1ATSoRunREC M/W 7:25pm 1671161106 01/04 1ATSoRunREC Sa 9am 1671161102 01/09 1ATSoRunREC Sa 11am 1671161101 01/09 1ATSoRunREC Su 9:50am 1671161104 01/10 1ATSoRunREC Su 11am 1671161103 01/10 1ATSoRunREC M 2:25pm 1671161105 01/11 1ATSoRunREC T 7:25pm 1671161108 01/12 1ATSoRunREC Th 7:25pm 1671161109 01/14 1ATSoRunREC M/W 6:50pm 1671161107 02/08 1ATSpHillREC M/W 7pm 1751161104 01/04 1ATSpHillREC T/Th 6:15pm 1751161106 01/05 1ATSpHillREC Sa 10am 1751161101 01/09 1ATSpHillREC Sa 10:50am 1751161102 01/09 1ATSpHillREC Su 10:40am 1751161103 01/10 1ATSpHillREC M/W 7pm 1751161105 02/08 1ATSpHillREC T/Th 6:15pm 1751161107 02/09 1ATWkfld/Moore Sa 9:40am 1831161101 01/09 1ATWkfld/Moore Sa 11:10am 1831161102 01/09 1ATWkfld/Moore Su 11:10am 1831161103 01/10 1ATWkfld/Moore M 2:40pm 1831161104 01/11 1ATWkfld/Moore W 6:15pm 1831161105 01/13 1ATCubRunREC M/W 6:50pm 1921161108 01/04 1ATCubRunREC M/W 7:45pm 1921161109 01/04 1ATCubRunREC Sa 9am 1921161104 01/09 1ATCubRunREC Sa 9:50am 1921161103 01/09 1ATCubRunREC Sa 10:40am 1921161102 01/09 1ATCubRunREC Sa 11:30am 1921161101 01/09 1ATCubRunREC Su 9:50am 1921161106 01/10 1ATCubRunREC Su 11am 1921161107 01/10 1AT

CubRunREC Su 11:30am 1921161105 01/10 1ATCubRunREC M/W 6:50pm 1921161110 02/08 1ATCubRunREC M/W 7:45pm 1921161111 02/08 1ATGWREC Sa 11:05am 4491161102 01/09 1ATGWREC Th 6:05pm 4491161101 01/14 1ATLeeREC M/W 6:50pm 4561161104 01/04 1ATLeeREC Sa 9:35am 4561161101 01/09 1AMLeeREC Sa 11:40am 4561161102 01/09 1AMLeeREC Sa 12:15pm 4561161103 01/09 1AMLeeREC M/W 7:10pm 4561161105 02/08 1ATLeeREC T/Th 7:25pm 4561161106 02/09 1ATMtVernREC Sa 10:20am 4721161101 01/09 1ATMtVernREC Su 9:30am 4721161102 01/10 1ATMtVernREC M 6:40pm 4721161104 01/11 1ATMtVernREC W 6:45pm 4721161103 01/13 1AT

Level V-Stroke Refinement (6-12 yrs) Refine key strokes and skills. Increase distances be-ing swum. Introduce tuck and pike surface dives and flip turns.

1AU 8--55 minute lessons--$911AN 7--55 minute lessons--$79


OakMarREC M/W 6:05pm 1421161205 01/04 1AUOakMarREC T/Th 6:20pm 1421161206 01/05 1AUOakMarREC Sa 10:10am 1421161201 01/09 1AUOakMarREC Sa 12pm 1421161202 01/09 1AUOakMarREC Su 11:35am 1421161203 01/10 1AUOakMarREC Su 1:25pm 1421161204 01/10 1AUOakMarREC M/W 6:05pm 1421161207 02/08 1AUOakMarREC T/Th 6:20pm 1421161208 02/09 1AUProvREC Sa 10:40am 1591161201 01/09 1AUProvREC Su 11am 1591161202 01/10 1AUProvREC W 7:40pm 1591161203 01/13 1AUSoRunREC M/W 6pm 1671161206 01/04 1AUSoRunREC Sa 9:50am 1671161202 01/09 1AUSoRunREC Sa 11am 1671161201 01/09 1AUSoRunREC Su 9:50am 1671161204 01/10 1AUSoRunREC Su 11am 1671161203 01/10 1AUSoRunREC M 2:25pm 1671161205 01/11 1AUSoRunREC T 7:10pm 1671161207 01/12 1AUSoRunREC Th 7:25pm 1671161208 01/14 1AUSpHillREC T/Th 7:05pm 1751161203 01/05 1AUSpHillREC Sa 9am 1751161201 01/09 1AUSpHillREC Su 9am 1751161202 01/10 1AUSpHillREC T/Th 7:05pm 1751161204 02/09 1AUWkfld/Moore Sa 10:30am 1831161201 01/09 1AUWkfld/Moore Su 12pm 1831161202 01/10 1AUWkfld/Moore M 2:35pm 1831161203 01/11 1AUWkfld/Moore W 6:05pm 1831161204 01/13 1AUCubRunREC M/W 7:40pm 1921161203 01/04 1AUCubRunREC Sa 10:40am 1921161201 01/09 1AUCubRunREC Su 9am 1921161202 01/10 1AUCubRunREC M/W 7:40pm 1921161204 02/08 1AULeeREC Sa 10:25am 4561161201 01/09 1ANLeeREC T/Th 6:35pm 4561161202 02/09 1AUMtVernREC Sa 11:15am 4721161201 01/09 1AUMtVernREC Su 11:10am 4721161202 01/10 1AUMtVernREC Th 5:10pm 4721161203 01/14 1AU

Level VI-Adv Swim & Intro to Diving (8-18 yrs) For the advanced swimmer who has completed Level V. This class will refine strokes so participants swim with more ease, efficiency and power over greater distances. Class also introduces fundamental springboard diving skills. Prerequisites: must be able to swim at least 50 yards of front crawl and back crawl; 25 yards of butterfly, elementary backstroke,


Under the guidance of expert instruc-tors, swimming lessons turn into fun and games in the water.

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breaststroke and sidestroke.



ProvREC Sa 2pm 1591161601 01/09 1AUProvREC Su 2:05pm 1591161602 01/10 1AUCubRunREC Sa 8am 1921161601 01/09 1AUCubRunREC Su 10am 1921161602 01/10 1AU

Level VI-Advanced Fitness Swimming (8-18 yrs)For the advanced swimmer who has completed Level V. This class will refine strokes so participants swim with more ease, efficiency and power over greater distances. Class also covers use of swimming to build a fitness workout, swimming etiquette and various training techniques and applies the principles of water exercise. Prerequisites: must be able to swim at least 50 yards of front crawl and back crawl; 25 yards of butterfly, elementary backstroke, breast-stroke and sidestroke.



OakMarREC Su 12:40pm 1421161701 01/10 1AUProvREC Sa 11:40am 1591161701 01/09 1AUSoRunREC M/W 7:40pm 1671161701 02/08 1AUSpHillREC Sa 10:50am 1751161701 01/09 1AUSpHillREC Su 10am 1751161702 01/10 1AUWkfld/Moore Sa 10:30am 1831161701 01/09 1AUCubRunREC Sa 11:30am 1921161701 01/09 1AUMtVernREC Sa 11:15am 4721161701 01/09 1AUMtVernREC Su 11:10am 4721161702 01/10 1AUMtVernREC Th 5:10pm 4721161703 01/14 1AU

For information about Classes for Homeschool-ers, got to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/

American Red Cross Learn to Swim Classes for Teens and Adults

Level I-Intro to Water Skills (13-Adult) See Level I, 6-12 yrs, description.



OakMarREC M/W 8pm 1421161901 01/04 1AUOakMarREC M/W 8pm 1421161902 02/08 1AUProvREC Su 12pm 1591161902 01/10 1AUProvREC M 6:50pm 1591161903 01/11 1AUProvREC Th 6:35pm 1591161904 01/14 1AUSoRunREC M/W 8pm 1671161901 01/04 1AUWkfld/Moore Su 11:45am 1831161901 01/10 1AUCubRunREC Sa 8am 1921161901 01/09 1AUGWREC Sa 9am 4491161902 01/09 1AUGWREC Th 7:05pm 4491161901 01/14 1AULeeREC Sa 11:15am 4561161901 01/09 1ANMtVernREC Sa 8am 4721161901 01/09 1AU

Level II-Fund Aquatic Skills (13-Adult) See Level II, 6-12, yrs description.



OakMarREC T/Th 7:55pm 1421162001 01/05 1AUOakMarREC T/Th 7:55pm 1421162002 02/09 1AU

ProvREC Sa 11:40am 1591162001 01/09 1AUProvREC M 7:50pm 1591162003 01/11 1AUProvREC T 7:45pm 1591162004 01/12 1AUProvREC Th 7:35pm 1591162005 01/14 1AUSoRunREC M/W 8pm 1671162001 02/08 1AUSpHillREC M/W 8pm 1751162001 01/04 1AUWkfld/Moore Sa 10am 1831162001 01/09 1AUWkfld/Moore Su 3:30pm 1831162002 01/10 1AUCubRunREC Sa 8am 1921162001 01/09 1AUGWREC Sa 9am 4491162002 01/09 1AUGWREC Th 7:05pm 4491162001 01/14 1AULeeREC M/W 7:25pm 4561162001 01/04 1AULeeREC M/W 7:25pm 4561162002 02/08 1AUMtVernREC Sa 8am 4721162001 01/09 1AU

Level III-Stroke Development (13-Adult) See Level III, 6-12 yrs, description.



OakMarREC M/W 7:40pm 1421162101 01/04 1AUOakMarREC M/W 7:40pm 1421162102 02/08 1AUProvREC Su 12:10pm 1591162101 01/10 1AUProvREC T 7:45pm 1591162102 01/12 1AUSoRunREC Th 8pm 1671162101 01/14 1AUSpHillREC T/Th 8:05pm 1751162102 01/05 1AUSpHillREC M/W 8pm 1751162101 02/08 1AUWkfld/Moore Sa 11am 1831162101 01/09 1AUWkfld/Moore Su 12pm 1831162102 01/10 1AUWkfld/Moore W 7:40pm 1831162103 01/13 1AUCubRunREC Sa 8am 1921162101 01/09 1AUGWREC Sa 9am 4491162101 01/09 1AUMtVernREC Sa 9am 4721162101 01/09 1AU

Level IV-Stroke Improvement (13-Adult) See Level IV, 6-12 yrs, description.



ProvREC W 8pm 1591162202 01/13 1AUSpHillREC T/Th 7:50pm 1751162201 02/09 1AUCubRunREC Sa 8am 1921162201 01/09 1AUGWREC Sa 9am 4491162201 01/09 1AUMtVernREC Sa 9am 4721162201 01/09 1AU

Lap Swim (13-Adult) This class focuses on increasing your physical endur-ance and swim distance. Workouts will be designed to meet the current abilities of the class and to im-prove overall physical fitness through lap swimming. Students also will be taught to design a personal workout and use the pace clock.

1AU 8--55 minute lessons--$911AAA 16--55 minute lessons--$1811AAC 24--55 minute lessons--$272


OakMarREC T/Th 7:50pm 1421162503 01/05 1AUOakMarREC Sa 8am 1421162501 01/09 1AUOakMarREC Su 10am 1421162502 01/10 1AUOakMarREC T/Th 7:50pm 1421162504 02/09 1AUProvREC T/Th 10am 1591162501 01/12 1AAAProvREC Th 7:40pm 1591162502 01/14 1AUWkfld/Moore Sa 9am 1831162501 01/09 1AUWkfld/Moore W 7:40pm 1831162502 01/13 1AUMtVernREC M/W/F 6am 4721162503 01/04 1AACMtVernREC T/Th 6am 4721162501 01/05 1AAAMtVernREC T/Th 8pm 4721162502 01/05 1AAA

Advanced Lap Swim (13-Adult) The ultimate swimming workout that will help students refine swim strokes to increase stroke efficiency, physical endurance and swim distance. Students will be taught how to adjust their personal workout to keep interest and gradually increase workout to make it more challenging. This class is great for those who want variety in their lap swim-ming routine and seek to maximize their fitness benefit.

1AU 8--55 minute lessons--$911AAA 16--55 minute lessons--$1811AAC 24--55 minute lessons--$272


OakMarREC M/W 7:55pm 1421163001 01/04 1AUOakMarREC M/W 7:55pm 1421163002 02/08 1AUMtVernREC M/W/F 6am 4721163003 01/04 1AACMtVernREC T/Th 6am 4721163001 01/05 1AAAMtVernREC T/Th 8pm 4721163002 01/05 1AAA

Training for Stroke Mechanics

Stroke Mechanics I (6-10 yrs) Experienced swimmers will refine competitive swim skills of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, starts and relays. Prerequisite: ability to swim at least 25 yds. of each of the above swim stokes continuously.



OakMarREC T/Th 6pm 1421170103 01/05 1ATOakMarREC Sa 9am 1421170101 01/09 1ATOakMarREC Su 11am 1421170102 01/10 1ATOakMarREC T/Th 6pm 1421170104 02/09 1ATProvREC Sa 9am 1591170101 01/09 1ATProvREC Th 6pm 1591170102 01/14 1ATSoRunREC Sa 9:50am 1671170101 01/09 1ATSoRunREC Su 10:50am 1671170102 01/10 1ATSoRunREC M 2:25pm 1671170103 01/11 1ATSoRunREC T 7:40pm 1671170104 01/12 1ATWkfld/Moore Sa 5:15pm 1831170101 01/09 1ATWkfld/Moore M 1:50pm 1831170102 01/11 1AT

Stroke Mechanics II (6-14 yrs) Experienced swimmers who have completed Stroke Mechanics I will continue to refine and improve stroke efficiency for freestyle, backstroke, breast-stroke, relays and starts. In addition, they’ll be intro-duced to the butterfly and turns. Prerequisite: ability to swim each of the above swim strokes at least 50 yds. continuously.



OakMarREC M/W 6pm 1421170203 01/04 1ATOakMarREC Sa 9:55am 1421170201 01/09 1ATOakMarREC Su 11:55am 1421170202 01/10 1ATOakMarREC M/W 6pm 1421170204 02/08 1ATProvREC Sa 9:50am 1591170201 01/09 1ATProvREC Th 6:50pm 1591170202 01/14 1ATSoRunREC M/W 7:50pm 1671170202 01/04 1ATSoRunREC Sa 10:40am 1671170201 01/09 1ATSoRunREC M/W 6pm 1671170203 02/08 1ATSpHillREC M/W 6:30pm 1751170202 01/04 1ATSpHillREC T/Th 6:15pm 1751170205 01/05 1ATSpHillREC Sa 9am 1751170201 01/09 1ATSpHillREC M/W 6:30pm 1751170203 02/08 1AT




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SpHillREC T/Th 6:15pm 1751170204 02/09 1ATWkfld/Moore Sa 11am 1831170201 01/09 1ATWkfld/Moore Sa 5:15pm 1831170202 01/09 1ATWkfld/Moore M 2:40pm 1831170203 01/11 1ATCubRunREC Sa 10:50am 1921170201 01/09 1AT

Stroke Mechanics III (9-15 yrs) For experienced competitors who can swim at least 100 yds. continuously. Class refines freestyle, back-stroke, breaststroke, butterfly, starts and turns, and introduces interval training.



OakMarREC T/Th 6:50pm 1421170303 01/05 1AUOakMarREC Sa 10:50am 1421170301 01/09 1AUOakMarREC Su 12:50pm 1421170302 01/10 1AUOakMarREC T/Th 6:50pm 1421170304 02/09 1AUProvREC Su 10:10am 1591170301 01/10 1AUProvREC W 6pm 1591170302 01/13 1AUSpHillREC M/W 7:20pm 1751170304 01/04 1AUSpHillREC T/Th 7:05pm 1751170306 01/05 1AUSpHillREC Sa 9:50am 1751170301 01/09 1AUSpHillREC Su 11am 1751170302 01/10 1AUSpHillREC M/W 7:20pm 1751170305 02/08 1AUSpHillREC T/Th 7:05pm 1751170307 02/09 1AUWkfld/Moore Sa 10am 1831170301 01/09 1AUWkfld/Moore Sa 6:05pm 1831170302 01/09 1AUWkfld/Moore M 2:35pm 1831170303 01/11 1AUCubRunREC Sa 9am 1921170301 01/09 1AU

Stroke Mechanics IV (11-18 yrs) For experienced competitors seeking a high intensity interval workout. Participants must be able to swim at least 100 yds. continuously. Class refines freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, starts, turns and finishes.



OakMarREC M/W 6:50pm 1421170403 01/04 1AUOakMarREC Sa 11:55am 1421170401 01/09 1AUOakMarREC Su 1:55pm 1421170402 01/10 1AUOakMarREC M/W 6:50pm 1421170404 02/08 1AUProvREC Su 11:10am 1591170401 01/10 1AUProvREC W 7pm 1591170402 01/13 1AUWkfld/Moore Sa 9am 1831170401 01/09 1AUWkfld/Moore Sa 6:05pm 1831170402 01/09 1AU

Water Exercise

Splish Splash Fitness (6-12 yrs) Get ready to get wet and have fun! Enjoy games in the pool while working against the resistance of the water to increase physical fitness. Activities include relays, water running, obstacle courses and other aquatic games plus a great workout. Pre-requisite: Ability to swim 25 yards and tread water for 30 seconds.



CubRunREC Sa 10am 1921163401 01/09 1AT

Aerobic Water Exercise (13-Adult)This excellent shallow water cardiovascular workout

will also increase muscle tone, strength and endur-ance.

1AG 8--55 minute lessons--$811AJ 14--55 minute lessons--$1411AH 15--55 minute lessons--$1511AY 16--55 minute lessons--$1611AB 24--55 minute lessons--$242


OakMarREC M/W/F 9am 1421182503 01/04 1ABOakMarREC M/W 9am 1421182504 01/04 1AYOakMarREC M/W 7pm 1421182505 01/04 1AHOakMarREC T/Th 8am 1421182506 01/05 1AYOakMarREC T/Th 9am 1421182507 01/05 1AYOakMarREC T/Th 10am 1421182508 01/05 1AYOakMarREC T/Th 6pm 1421182509 01/05 1AJOakMarREC Sa 8am 1421182501 01/09 1AGOakMarREC Su 4pm 1421182502 01/10 1AGProvREC Sa 9:05am 1591182501 01/09 1AGProvREC Su 10:05am 1591182502 01/10 1AGProvREC M/W 7:30am 1591182503 01/11 1AYProvREC M/W 10:30am 1591182504 01/11 1AYProvREC M/W 6pm 1591182505 01/11 1AYProvREC T/Th 8:30am 1591182506 01/12 1AYProvREC T/Th 9:30am 1591182507 01/12 1AYProvREC T/Th 10:30am 1591182508 01/12 1AYProvREC T/Th 12:30pm 1591182511 01/12 1AYProvREC F 7:30am 1591182509 01/15 1AGProvREC F 9:30am 1591182510 01/15 1AGSoRunREC M/W/F 9am 1671182503 01/04 1ABSoRunREC M/W 6:05pm 1671182501 01/04 1AYSoRunREC T/Th 8am 1671182505 01/05 1AYSoRunREC T/Th 9am 1671182504 01/05 1AYSoRunREC T/Th 7:25pm 1671182502 01/05 1AYSpHillREC M/W 7:15am 1751182501 01/04 1AYSpHillREC M/W 8:15am 1751182502 01/04 1AYSpHillREC M/W 7pm 1751182505 01/04 1AYSpHillREC T/Th 7:05am 1751182506 01/05 1AYSpHillREC T/Th 9:10am 1751182507 01/05 1AYSpHillREC T/Th 7pm 1751182508 01/05 1AYSpHillREC F 7:15am 1751182503 01/08 1AGSpHillREC F 8:15am 1751182504 01/08 1AGWkfld/Moore M/W 7:35am 1831182502 01/04 1AYWkfld/Moore M/W/F 8:50am 1831182503 01/04 1ABWkfld/Moore M/W/F 9:55am 1831182504 01/04 1ABWkfld/Moore M 6:40pm 1831182505 01/04 1AGWkfld/Moore T/Th 9:05am 1831182507 01/05 1AYWkfld/Moore T/Th 10:10am 1831182508 01/05 1AYWkfld/Moore T/Th 6pm 1831182509 01/05 1AYWkfld/Moore T/Th 7pm 1831182510 01/05 1AYWkfld/Moore W 7pm 1831182506 01/06 1AGWkfld/Moore Su 1pm 1831182501 01/10 1AGCubRunREC M/W 6pm 1921182501 01/04 1AYCubRunREC T/Th 6pm 1921182502 01/05 1AYGWREC Sa 9am 4491182502 01/09 1AGGWREC M/W 6pm 4491182501 01/11 1AYLeeREC M/W 6:30pm 4561182501 01/04 1AYLeeREC T/Th 10am 4561182502 01/05 1AY

Advanced Water Aerobics (13-Adult) This program is for the experienced water aerobic student looking to get a more intense workout and for anyone who wants to cross train or enhance their overall fitness.

1AG 8--55 minute lessons--$811AY 16--55 minute lessons--$1611AB 24--55 minute lessons--$242


OakMarREC M/W/F 8am 1421183701 01/04 1ABProvREC M/W 7pm 1591183701 01/11 1AYProvREC F 10:30am 1591183702 01/15 1AGMtVernREC M 7pm 4721183701 01/04 1AG

Aqua Fit and Tone (13-Adult) This is a low-impact and low-intensity workout taught in shallow water. You will increase muscular endurance while you tone muscles and improve flexibility.



OakMarREC M/W/F 10am 1421182601 01/04 1ABProvREC Sa 8:05am 1591182601 01/09 1AGSpHillREC T/Th 10:10am 1751182601 01/05 1AYGWREC M/W 8:15am 4491182601 01/11 1AYGWREC M/W 9:20am 4491182602 01/11 1AYGWREC F 8:15am 4491182603 01/15 1AGGWREC F 9:20am 4491182604 01/15 1AGLeeREC M/W 9am 4561182601 01/04 1AYLeeREC F 9am 4561182602 01/08 1AGMtVernREC M/W/F 8:30am 4721182601 01/04 1ABMtVernREC T/Th 8:30am 4721182602 01/05 1AY

Arthritis Water Exercise (13-Adult)Shallow water exercises using water’s buoyancy and resistance will help improve your overall range of motion, joint mobility and muscle strength. While this class is designed for students with arthritis, it is open to those who have other physical limitations.



OakMarREC M/W/F 11am 1421182801 01/04 1ABOakMarREC T/Th 11am 1421182803 01/05 1AYProvREC T/Th 11:30am 1591182801 01/12 1AYProvREC F 11:30am 1591182802 01/15 1AGSoRunREC M/W/F 10am 1671182801 01/04 1ABSoRunREC T/Th 10am 1671182803 01/05 1AYSoRunREC T/Th 11am 1671182802 01/05 1AYSpHillREC M/W 10:20am 1751182801 01/04 1AYSpHillREC T/Th 11:10am 1751182803 01/05 1AYSpHillREC F 10:20am 1751182802 01/08 1AGWkfld/Moore M/W 11:10am 1831182801 01/04 1AYWkfld/Moore T/Th 11:05am 1831182802 01/05 1AYWkfld/Moore F 11:10am 1831182803 01/08 1AGCubRunREC T/Th 9am 1921182801 01/05 1AYCubRunREC W 9am 1921182802 01/06 1AGGWREC T/Th 8am 4491182801 01/12 1AYLeeREC M/W 8am 4561182801 01/04 1AYLeeREC T/Th 9am 4561182802 01/05 1AYLeeREC F 8am 4561182803 01/08 1AGMtVernREC M/W/F 10:30am 4721182801 01/04 1ABMtVernREC T/Th 9:30am 4721182802 01/05 1AY


Can’t find a class that strikes your fancy?Parktakes Online has additional

classes added too late to make the magazine, so remember to check

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes.htm


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Arthritis Deep Water Exercise (13-Adult) Prerequisite: Students must be able to swim at least 25 yards continuously. Deep water exercise can increase muscle strength, endurance and cardiovas-cular fitness. Exercises also will provide a challenge for alignment, posture, balance and coordinated movement. All students will wear a flotation device.

1AY 16--55 minute lessons--$161


ProvREC M/W11:30am 1591184301 01/11 1AY

Deep Water Exercise (13-Adult) Prerequisite: Students must be able to swim 25 yards continuously. Take the plunge for a workout that is no impact! You’ll use a variety of deep water exer-cises and deep water running techniques to get the maximum benefit from water’s natural resistance.



OakMarREC M/W/F 8:05am 1421183002 01/04 1ABOakMarREC T/Th 9am 1421183004 01/05 1AYOakMarREC Su 5pm 1421183001 01/10 1AGProvREC Su 9:05am 1591183001 01/10 1AGProvREC M/W 8:30am 1591183002 01/11 1AYProvREC T/Th 9am 1591183003 01/12 1AYProvREC T/Th 5:50pm 1591183004 01/12 1AYProvREC T/Th 6:50pm 1591183005 01/12 1AYProvREC F 8:30am 1591183006 01/15 1AGSoRunREC M/W/F 8am 1671183002 01/04 1ABSoRunREC T/Th 8:30am 1671183003 01/05 1AYSoRunREC T/Th 6:25pm 1671183001 01/05 1AYSpHillREC M/W 8:15am 1751183001 01/04 1AYSpHillREC M/W 9:15am 1751183002 01/04 1AYSpHillREC M/W 8pm 1751183006 01/04 1AYSpHillREC T/Th 8:05am 1751183005 01/05 1AYSpHillREC F 8:15am 1751183003 01/08 1AGSpHillREC F 9:15am 1751183004 01/08 1AGWkfld/Moore M/W 8am 1831183002 01/04 1AYWkfld/Moore M/W 10:05am 1831183003 01/04 1AYWkfld/Moore M 5:35pm 1831183004 01/04 1AGWkfld/Moore T/Th 8am 1831183005 01/05 1AYWkfld/Moore T/Th 9am 1831183006 01/05 1AYWkfld/Moore F 7:35am 1831183007 01/08 1AGWkfld/Moore Su 10:15am 1831183001 01/10 1AGLeeREC M/W 10am 4561183001 01/04 1AYLeeREC M/W 5:30pm 4561183002 01/04 1AYLeeREC T/Th 9:15am 4561183003 01/05 1AYLeeREC F 10am 4561183004 01/08 1AGLeeREC Sa 9am 4561183005 01/09 1AGMtVernREC M/W/F 7:30am 4721183001 01/04 1ABMtVernREC M/W/F 9:30am 4721183002 01/04 1ABMtVernREC T/Th 7pm 4721183003 01/05 1AY

Deep Water Aerobics (13-Adult) For cardiovascular conditioning and toning, try this no-impact deep water class. You’ll use a variety of deep water exercises and deep water running techniques to get the maximum benefit from water’s natural resistance. Prerequisite: Students must be able to swim a minimum of 25 yds.



CubRunREC T/Th 10am 1921184401 01/05 1AYCubRunREC W 10am 1921184402 01/06 1AGGWREC T/Th 8:30am 4491184401 01/12 1AY

Shallow/Deep Water Ex Combo(13-Adult) Are you interested in a little variety? Then try the ultimate in aquatic aerobic exercise! This program offers one day of shallow water exercise and two days of deep water exercise. You’ll use resistance equip-ment and floatation devices throughout the class.



GWREC T/Th 5:05pm 4491183401 01/12 1AY

Fibromyalgia Water Exercise (13-Adult) This course is specifically designed for individu-als who have fibromyalgia or chronic pain. Class includes shallow water exercises that use the water’s natural buoyancy and resistance to help improve flexibility and mobility and relieve stiffness and pain.



GWREC T/Th 9am 4491101101 01/12 1AY

Surf & Turf (13-Adult) Challenge yourself with this combination of the best of a cardiovascular and a basic mat workout in a non-competitive environment. The mat workout program develops functional strength for back and abdominal muscles. Students need to provide their own fins for this unique and fun workout using kick-boards, fins and medicine balls. Class will be held in the deep end of the pool. Prerequisite: students must be able to swim a minimum of 25 yards.

1AG 8--55 minute lessons--$811AY 16--55 minute lessons--$161


LeeREC M/W 7:30pm 4561183601 01/04 1AYLeeREC Sa 8am 4561183602 01/09 1AG

Prenatal Water Exercise (13-Adult) Discover the benefits of water exercise for both you and your unborn child. Class will provide a full body workout without all the stress on your body from

land exercise. The water allows the body to move in ways that are not possible on land and also has a cooling effect that allows you to work hard without compromise. The class also provides a comfortable and educational environment for mothers-to-be.



GWREC M/Th 7pm 4491184501 01/11 1AYMtVernREC M/W 8pm 4721184501 01/04 1AY

Power Finning (13-Adult) Prerequisite: Students must be able to swim 25 yards continuously. Treat yourself to this unique workout designed to enhance cardiovascular fitness while strengthening and toning muscles. Students need to provide their own fins for a challenging workout utilizing fins, kickboards and float belts. Class will be held in the deep end of the pool.

1AG 8--55 minute lessons--$811AY 16--55 minute lessons--$161


LeeREC Sa 10am 4561196101 01/09 1AGMtVernREC T/Th 7:30am 4721196101 01/05 1AY

Water Walking (13-Adult) Designed to improve muscle tone and aerobic fit-ness. Ideal for those who want the effects of walking without the stress on muscles and joints. Instructor will guide participants in different types of walking to work on all parts of the body.



ProvREC M/W 9:30am 1591183301 01/11 1AYWkfld/Moore M/W 9am 1831183301 01/04 1AYWkfld/Moore M/W/F 11am 1831183302 01/04 1ABWkfld/Moore T/Th 10:05am 1831183303 01/05 1AYMtVernREC W 7pm 4721183301 01/06 1AG


Water’s natural resistance adds an extra “oomph” to aquatic exercise, helping to build muscle and burn calories, but without putting strain on joints.

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Specialty Classes

Springboard Diving-Beginning (6-Adult) Introduction to the four main components of the dive: approach, take-off, flight and entry. Introduc-tion to the forward and back dives.



OakMarREC Sa 1pm 1421193601 01/09 1AUProvREC Sa 12pm 1591193601 01/09 1AUProvREC Su 12:05pm 1591193602 01/10 1AUWkfld/Moore Sa 10:05am 1831193601 01/09 1AU

Springboard Diving-Inter (6-Adult) Emphasis is on developing the four main compo-nents of the dive (approach, take-off, flight and entry) and the four basic diving positions (layout, pike, tuck and free).



OakMarREC Sa 2pm 1421193701 01/09 1AUProvREC Sa 1pm 1591193701 01/09 1AUProvREC Su 1:05pm 1591193702 01/10 1AUWkfld/Moore Sa 11:05am 1831193701 01/09 1AU

Springboard Diving-Advanced (6-Adult) Emphasis on perfecting the four main components of the dive (approach, take-off, flight and entry) and the four basic dive positions (layout, pike, tuck and free). Introduction to more advanced dives and flips.



OakMarREC Sa 3pm 1421193801 01/09 1AU

WSI/Fund of Instructor Training 16+ Learn how to teach the American Red Cross swim-ming and water safety programs (Parent and Child,

Learn-to-Swim and Water Safety). Prerequisites: 1. Pass a mandatory skill screening to include stroke proficiency in front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke and sidestroke. 2. Be at least 16 years of age by the last day of class (NO EXCEPTIONS). 3. Current American Red Cross Fundamentals of Instructor Training Certificate (included in this class). Attendance at all sessions is mandatory.

1AAD 9--4 hour lessons--$2581AAE 7-lessons(see schedule below)--$258


LeeREC M/W 6pm 4561194801 01/11 1AADMtVernRECSa/Su/Th9am 4721194801 01/23 1AAE(MtVernRECscheduleis:1/23-2/6--Sat’s9am-3pm,Sun’s9am-4pm,Thur’s5pm-9pm)

American Red Cross Lifeguard Trg 15+ This course is for the person who wants to lifeguard at a community pool. NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS NOT FOR THE PERSON WHO WANTS TO LIFE-GUARD FOR THE PARK AUTHORITY. For infor-mation about Park Authority lifeguard training requirements, call 703-324-8549. The course covers skills and knowledge necessary to respond to aquatic emergencies, including First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Prerequisites: Be at least 15 years old before course completion (no exceptions). Must be able to swim 300 yd continuously; and must swim 20yd using front crawl or breaststroke, dive 7-10ft, retrieve 10lb object, return to surface and then swim 20yd back to starting point and exit the water without use of ladder or stairs. Cert valid lifeguard/first aid three years, CPR one year.

1AAP 4--10 hour lessons--$2951AZ 6-lessons (see schedule below)--$295


OakMarREC Su/Sa 9am 1421197701 01/23 1AAPProvREC F/Sa/Suvaries 1591197701 02/19 1AZ(ProvRECclassschedule:Friday’s5pm-9pm,Sat&Sun12pm-8pm)SpHillREC Su/Sa 9am 1751197701 01/09 1AAPSpHillREC Su/Sa 9am 1751197702 02/20 1AAP

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Review Take this recert course to keep your Lifeguard/First Aid and CPR certifications current. Students must bring their ARC Lifeguard Training textbook to class. The course fee does not include textbook; textbooks may purchased at the site for an additional fee. Prerequisites: Must possess an ARC Lifeguard Training certificate that has not expired (if expired, student must register for the full Lifeguard Training course); Must pass pre-requisites listed in full course description.

1AAT 2--10 hour lessons--$160


SpHillREC Su/Sa 9am 1751197801 01/16 1AAT

American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Learn how to teach the American Red Cross basic level Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Attendant, First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Administering Emergency Oxygen, Bloodborne Pathogens, Preventing Disease Transmission, Basic Water Rescue and Lifeguard Management courses. Prerequisites: must be at least 17 years old on or


Park Profile . . .

Calla WillettOriginally from the seashore city of Hampton, Calla Willett has been life guarding for two decades and teaching water exercise classes for a dozen years. She moved to Northern Virginia in 2007 when her husband was stationed at the Pentagon. Expecting her first child, she checked with support services at Fort Belvoir for a list of pre-natal exercise options in the area. There were plenty of yoga and stretch-ing classes but nothing in the water. “This needs to be fixed!” she told herself, and presented her idea to the manager of the Park Authority’s George Washington RECenter. A success from the start, the Pre-Natal Water Exercise program expanded to include Mt. Vernon RECenter in the fall 2009 session. In addition to teaching that class, Calla is also a lifeguard at Mt. Vernon, a substitute guard at George Washington and the instructor for Arthritis Water Exercise, Aerobic Water Exercise and learn-to-swim classes for children and adults.

Why exercise? You don’t want to gain too much weight, and you need to stay fit in order to handle the demands of pregnancy and delivery.

Why water exercise? I was teaching until 10 days before delivery, and I only stopped because the session ended – not because I needed to. No mat-ter how you feel, you get in the water and you’re better. It’s low impact exercise that you can do at any stage of life and any stage of pregnancy. An-other benefit is that you don’t get as hot. Pregnant women tend to over-heat when they exercise; water keeps their body temperature down. What’s different about this pre-natal class? I totally en-courage my students to talk during class. Most are

first-time moms. They’re a little nervous and a little scared. Being able to talk to other women helps a lot. And I want them exercising at a level where they can talk comfortably. When they’re chatting, it’s easier for me to monitor their effort.

Your reward in teaching? Sharing the benefits of water exercise. It’s stereotyped as little ol’ ladies standing around talking, but it can be a great workout for men and women of all ages, body types, medical conditions and athletic ability. Water has 11 times the resistance of air; it’s amazing how much harder it can make you work. Active duty soldiers who’ve blown out their knees and recovered by jogging in the deep end of the pool are back to running so much faster than their doctors expected. Water is the great rehabilitator.

Doing More With SpecialistsLooking for Competitive swim, dive, masters, synchronized swimming, waterpolo, scuba diving or underwater hockey programs? See complete listings of offerings at Park Authority sites at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.


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before the last day of class and must possess a cur-rent American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate. Must also pass a pre-course screening, which includes a written exam, and swim 300 yards using front crawl or breaststroke and swim 20 yards, retrieve a brick from the deep end and return to the starting point and exit the water in no more than one minute 30 seconds.

1AAR 4--10 hour lessons--$2651AAX 5--6.5 hour lessons--$265


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CPR/AED for Lifeguards (15-Adult) Renew your CPR/AED certificate by attending this American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer-Lifeguards course. Certificate is valid for one year from the date of completion. Must pass skills and written tests to pass. Prerequisite: must have a current lifeguard certification.

1AAS 1--8 hour lesson--$86


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ATTRACTIONSCub Run for Year Round Fun

Slides, bubblers, fountains, a “river” current and other fun features turn the leisure pool at Cub Run RECenter into a water playground. Here the temperature is tropical for 12 months of the year but concerned parents never have to worry about kids getting sunburned! RECenter admission includes the leisure pool, which is open with all of its features operating on Monday and Wednesday, 4pm-6pm; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 4pm to 8pm; Satur-day and Sunday, noon to 8pm.

Clemyjontri is a Playground for All

6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA703-388-2807With a two-acre fully accessible playground, Clemy-jontri Park is a magical place for all children. In addition to track rides, balance beams, swings, maze and so much more, the features include a carousel recessed to ground level and a picnic pavilion with tables that accommodate wheelchairs. Admission to the park is free; carousel rides are $1.50 (Parents of children less than 42” tall must directly supervise their children so those parents ride for free.) The park is open year-round from 7am to dusk. The carousel is shut down for the winter and will resume turning in April, weather permitting. The picnic pavilion may be reserved for a fee; other picnic areas are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For Picnics and Play . . . Park It!

The Fairfax County Park Authority offers 52 reservable picnic sites at 25 parks. So chances are there’s a picnic-perfect park in your neighborhood! Parks offer special features that will add extra fun to your family, company, club or church picnic. Depending upon the park, the attractions may include pedal boats, carousel, ice cream parlor, miniature golf, tennis, athletic fields, tour boats, train rides, swimming in an Old West theme pool, tours of a working grist mill, volleyball, nature trails and seasonally stocked trout streams. Some special features are available year-round, others are offered weekends in May and September, then daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

NEW: The Oaks Room at Twin Lakes Golf Course for parties, meetings, training sessions and other gather-ings of up to 100. Catering and kitchen use are also available.

Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/picnic-r.htm to view reservable picnic locations, get directions, maps and fees, and download a picnic application. For questions about availability, call the Park Authority’s 24-hour picnic reservation line, 703-324-8732. Due to the high volume of calls, this is a recording; please specify site and date and leave your contact information, and you will receive a return call within two business days. Once you know the date and location of your pic-nic rental, send the completed picnic rental applica-tion along with the rental fee to reserve your choice.

The Cross County Trail

Extending from Lorton in the south to Great Falls in the north, the 40-mile Cross County Trail runs through the heart of Fairfax County. A connector between neighborhoods, the trail offers recreation, exercise, opportunities for contact with nature and history, and the “green” option of walking or biking instead of driving to work, shopping centers and metro stations. For maps detailing the route of this county-wide connector, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks. The CCT map link is under “Find an Activity.”

Happy Birthday to You!

What better place to celebrate than in your favorite park? With an array of birthday party options and star attractions ranging from swimming to miniature golf to explorations in nature and history, there’s a party style to suit every child.

Audrey Moore RECenter: Party rooms can be rented 2pm -6 pm Saturday and Sunday, and the party may be customized with the addition of pool time, wallyball or gymnasium time. Call 703-321-7081 for rates and reservations. Wakefield’s Skate Park also offers birthday parties with group rates and custom-ized attractions. Contact the skate park manager at 703-321-7081.

Burke Lake: Train and carousel rides are the highlight in parties for 10 to 24 kids that include two-hour shelter rental, balloons and ice cream. Birthday luncheons (drinks, hot dogs and chips) also avail-able. Call 703-323-6600 for prices, availability and reservations.

Colvin Run Mill: Add a unique attraction to birthday parties for children ages 5-12 with either a puppet show or mill tour. Base price of $175 includes two hours in the barn party area with a mill staff host and maximum 15 children. Nonrefundable $75 de-posit required upon reservation. For more informa-tion or to schedule a party, call 703-759-2771.

Cub Run RECenter: Birthday Party Swim Packages for 12 or more offering 75 minutes of swimming in the leisure pool with play features followed by an hour in the party room. Call for reservations or more information, 703-817-9407. Frying Pan Park: Just a few minutes walk from Kidwell Farm, the park’s new party room is available week-ends and weekdays. Plan your party to leave enough time to tour the farm, visit the baby animals and take a hayride. For reservations, available dates and pricing, call 703-437-9101.

George Washington RECenter: Party room rental is $30 an hour, the room is available after noon, and swim-ming can be added to the package for an additional fee. For more information, call 703-780-8894.

Hidden Oaks Nature Center: On your special day, be king or queen of the forest, or at least the nature center, as you have the whole place for your party! Enjoy a weekend morning party from 10-11:30am on dinosaurs, insects or reptiles. A naturalist leads a


No matter the weather, the water fun never ends at Cub Run. The leisure pool, with its slides, bubblers, fountains and river current, is open for play on Monday and Wednesday, 4pm-6pm; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 4pm-8pm; and Saturday and Sunday, noon-8pm.

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45-minute interactive presentation including songs, activities and a craft. When possible, live animals visit the party or an outdoor hike will enhance the learning and fun. The birthday child receives a special gift. Parties for 15 children, 4-12 yrs. Goodie bag treats available in the sales area. $175/party. Call 703-941-1065 for available dates.

Jefferson Falls Miniature Golf: Rent the pavilion area and celebrate a birthday with miniature golf. Choose from three different packages and over 20 themes. Helium balloons and food service also offered. Birth-day packages available May-October. Call 703-573-0444 for details.

Lake Accotink Park in Springfield: Have your party by the lake and enjoy exclusive use of the park’s birthday area, with tents and picnic tables to seat up to 30 kids. Includes private tour boat cruise, two rounds of mini-golf and two rides on the carousel. Playground nearby. Call for package pricing. Ap-propriate for children 4 to12 years. For reservations, available dates and more information, call 703-569-0285.

Lee District RECenter: Party room rental is $40 an hour. A SoftPlay Room designed for the younger set (ages 6 mos.-5yrs.) is offered at $50 per hour. These can be combined with pool time for added fun; gen-eral admission rates apply, and there’s a 25 percent group discount for 12 or more with advanced reser-vations. Call 703-922-9841 or visit online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/leerec.htm for details

Mt. Vernon RECenter: Rent a party room for $35 an hour, include the fun of swimming or ice skating for an additional fee. Pool parties can be held any time after noon; ice skating hours vary. Call 703-768-3224 for details.

Oak Marr RECenter: Party rooms can be rented, group rates are offered and parties can include mini-golf, swimming or both. Call 703-281-6501.

Providence RECenter: Parties are “under the big top” – a large tent erected on the sundeck with picnic tables and exclusive space for partiers. Tent is $25 per hour, and party goers get 25 percent off general admission for swimming. On weekends 2-4pm, a giant gator can be rented for $45 for 45 minutes to up the water fun. (A lifeguard comes with the giant inflatable toy to ensure safety and reserve the gator for the private rental.) Call 703-698-1351 for reser-vations and more information.

Riverbend Park: Wild side nature parties: Children ages 3-11 yrs. can celebrate their birthday by discov-ering the exciting world of nature. Themes include dinosaurs, archaeology, reptiles and amphibians or forest animals. Two-hour nature center rental with one-hour naturalist program $175. Available year-round. Fishing fun parties: Children ages 5-12 yrs. can celebrate their birthday fishing on the Po-tomac. For children 5-7 yrs., activities include bank fishing and games. For children 8-12 yrs., a natural-ist will lead a 1 1/2 hour fishing adventure from the bank or jon boats. Birthday programs include fishing

rods/reels and tackle and one-hour indoor rental. Bank fishing parties $175, boat fishing parties $250. Available May to October. Party room rental avail-able year round. Party space maximum 35 people. Call 703-759-9018 for available dates.

Sully Historic Site: Guests gather under a tent on the expansive lawn to celebrate your birthday. Two-hour rental for up to 15 children includes a 45-minute program led by a staff historian. Rental fee is $175. Themed goodie bags $5 each. For reservations and information on available dates, call 703-437-1794.

Boating, Fishing and CampingBurke Lake Park7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039703-323-6600 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/burkelakeA 218-acre lake with fishing, rowboat rental, boat launch and bait and tackle sales is the centerpiece of this 888-acre park. Virginia state fishing license is required, and sailboats, gasoline motors, kayaks (un-less used for fishing) and swimming are prohibited. (Lake Burke is owned by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries; for regulations governing use of the lake, see www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/wa-terbodies) Other attractions include a miniature golf course fully accessible to wheelchairs, sand volley-ball courts, miniature train ride, carousel, train and carousel birthday party packages, ice cream parlor, picnic areas with grills and public restrooms, fitness trail, playgrounds, disc golf course, campground and camp store, and 4.68-mile hiking/biking trail. Burke Lake Park grounds and restrooms are open daily year round, closed only on Dec. 25. Operating hours for attractions vary by season; call the park for information.

Lake Accotink Park7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield VA 22150. 703-569-0285. TTY 703-569-5200. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/accotinkUnique views of waterfowl and marsh life are a big attraction of this park’s 493 acres with recently dredged 70-acre lake, wetlands and streams. Facili-ties and activities vary with the season (call for dates and times) and include canoe, rowboat and pedal boat rentals, bike rentals, fishing, tour-boat rides, boat launch, nine-green double-holed miniature golf course, antique carousel, snack bar, pavilion shelters and picnic areas with grills (some areas may be reserved, call 703-324-8732), restrooms, playground, sand volleyball court and basketball court. Situated along a newly paved section of the Cross County Trail, the park has a four-mile loop natural-surface hiking/biking trail. Small sailboats permitted; swim-ming, windsurfing and gas powered boat motors are prohibited. $2 launch fee for private boats. Virginia State Fishing License required for fishing, plus trout pass during park’s spring trout stocking program. Park grounds, including picnic areas, playground, pavilions and trails, are open daily year-round, 7am to dusk. Main Office and Visitors Center open 9am to 5:30pm, Monday-Friday; weekends/holidays by appointment.


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Nature Birthday Partiesled by naturalists at

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Visit our websites and chose your

favorite party theme!Call the park for available dates.

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Lake Fairfax Park1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA 20190703-471-5415 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/lakefairfaxFor recreation and fun in western Fairfax, this 476-acre park includes a 20-acre lake with shore-line fishing, boat rentals, carousel, athletic fields, picnic shelter, picnic areas with grills, playground, rest-rooms, campgrounds and a nature trail. The Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole features tubing on the Rattlesnake Lazy River, a baby pool at Tenderfoot Pond, slides, water cannons, tunnels, towers and more interactive play features designed for young children. Carousel, boating and Water Mine are open daily, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The carousel and boating remain open weekends only through September. The campground, picnic areas, playground and nature trail are open year-round. For picnic reservations, call 703-324-8732.

Riverbend Park8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls, VA 22066703-759-9018, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbendRiverbend Park has miles of trails along the Po-tomac, and 418 acres of forest, meadows, and ponds. Boaters can explore islands on the Potomac River. Boats can be rented at the park. The park offers kayak tours, jon boat programs and fishing programs. Anglers can fish for bass, catfish and sunfish. Fishing supplies, including rod rentals and bait, are available. Nature highlights include excellent river views along trails, spectacular wildflowers and birds. Enjoy the riverside picnic area with grills or relax on the deck overlooking the River. Park sales area offers snacks and souvenirs. Grounds open from 7am to dusk, hours posted. A boat launch is provided for kayaks, canoes, or jon boats.

Camping in the Parks

Burke Lake Park has 100 wooded campsites available from April 17 to October 31 for tents and camp-ers. Group camping available for organized groups (scouts, churches, etc.) of 20 or more. Call 703-323-6600 for information, reservations and camp store hours.

Lake Fairfax Park has 129 campsites available year round for tents and RVs. Reservations are strongly recommended. Electrical hook-ups available (20amp, 30amp and new 50amp) at the campsites. Camping for organized groups of 20 or more (scouts, church-es, etc.) also permitted. For reservations, call the main park office, 703-471-5415. Registered campers get a discount at the Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole, Lake Fairfax’s western theme waterpark with attractions especially aimed at young children. The Water Mine is open Memorial Day-Labor Day. Group Canoeing OrientationOne three-hour session covering basic survival swim test in a pool, use of personal flotation device (PFD) and safety skills. This is perfect for scout troops and other youth or adult groups planning canoe trips. To schedule, call any RECenter (see page 12 for phone numbers.) Cost: General admission for each student and adult leader, plus $25 per hour group instruction fee.

Classes

Kayak Rolling Here’s an opportunity for experienced students to practice skills in kayaks or C-1 canoes under the guidance of an instructor. Students must have prior experience before signing up for this course. Kayaks are available on a first-come, first serve basis for an additional $17 rental.

1KA 4--3 hour lessons w/o kayak--$581KB 4--3 hour lessons w/kayak--$74


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Fly TyingStudents will learn proper fly tying techniques to create nymphs, streamers and dry flys for small mouth bass and trout. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own supplies.

1BH 2--2 hour 30 minute lessons--$41


(13-Adult)LakeAccotink F 6:30pm 8501802201 02/26 1BH

USPS Boating Safety Course Course covers the basics of safe boat handling and operation, including navigation and digital charting. Course meets VA, DC, MD and the National Associa-tion of State Boating Law Administrators require-ments for certification and satisfies the educational requirements of most jurisdictions that require boating education before operating a watercraft, in-cluding jet skis. Also may qualify the student for boat insurance premium discounts. Supply fee of $48 for manual, navigation tools, certificate and examination payable to instructor at first class.

ABVA 8--2 hour lessons--$50


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FCPA CAMPSHoliday/Teacher Workday Camps and WorkshopsRefunds and transfers must be requested at least 14 days prior to the camp/workshop session for which the refund/transfer is being requested. All but $25 will be returned for approved refunds for each camp/workshop session.

Specific forms are required for these programs. Please download the information from our website at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/campforms or con-tract the camp/workshop location directly.

Advanced Robotics The ultimate experience for beginner or advanced robot enthusiasts! Build and take home your own robot. Participants will also get to construct a wide variety of other robots like the 5’ Commander Robot and the 6’ Crocosaurus that you control. Bag snack, lunch and drink needed daily. Download camp forms from website.


(7-12 yrs)SpHillREC M/F 9am-4pm 1751208601 1/29-2/01 $179

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Young investigators will enjoy learning about foren-sics, crime lab chemistry and crime scene investi-gations as they perform 25 different experiments designed to demonstrate how tricky cases are solved. Join in the fun of searching for evidence, dusting for fingerprints, gathering clues and discovering how sci-ence can help solve a mystery. Bring a snack, drink and lunch daily. Camp forms available on website.


(7-12yrs)CubRunREC M/F 9am-4pm 1921211201 1/29-2/01 $179

Animal Vets Spend the day with our exhibit animals. Check their health, weight and size, clean and refresh their tanks and enjoy fun activities and games. Bring a bag lunch, snack and drink. Wear old clothes. Download camp forms from website.


(8-12 yrs) RiverbendPk M 9:30a-3:30p3571212201 12/28 $75RiverbendPk M 9:30a-3:30p3571212202 02/01 $75

Science & Astronomy Fun Delve into the mysteries of the solar system and the science of space with experiments and fun activities. Learn how science and optics have helped reveal the universe. Make your own telescope just like the one Galileo used to see lunar craters and mountains, four moons in Jupiter, the phases of Venus, Saturn’s rings, and countless stars invisible to the naked eye. Download camp forms from website.


(8-12 yrs)RiverbendPk W 9:30a-3:30p3571218801 12/30 $90


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Zoology:The Science Behind Animal Lives Campers study the biology and habits of the birds, mammals, reptiles and insects of the Mid-Atlantic region. Participants learn more about these critters and how and where they live. Activities include hikes, observations, videos, art projects and games. Download camp forms from website.


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Children’s CornerOur programs for babies and preschoolers encour-age the growth of creativity, coordination and social skills. Small group interaction and individual development are stressed, but the major emphasis is always on FUN!

Classes and programs for preschoolers and older children also are listed in Nature, History and Gar-dening and other sections of Parktakes.

MOVEMENT CLASSES

Baby Sign and Song Long before they can talk, babies have control over their hands. Teaching them to sign enhances baby’s ability to communicate and provides a foundation for language development. Class integrates songs, music and interactive games.

1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81


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Blast Off for Babies Fun is guaranteed when you and your tiny tot blast off in our fun play environment. Children love the games, songs and fingerplays. A great way to intro-duce youngsters to interactive play. LeeREC classes held in the unique soft play room. Adults must at-tend class. Socks required for everyone.



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Kids Play for Preschoolers Registration for our popular preschool is on-going. This licensed program, which runs Sept. – June, includes a theme-based curricu-lum packed with fun, engaging and educational activities. Children must be potty trained and of the appropriate age by Sept. 30. For more details on the curriculum and information on additional registration requirements, please call Lee District or Spring Hill RECenter.Locations:

LEEDISTRICTRECenter703-922-9841Ages:31mos-5yrs

SPRINGHILLRECenter703-827-0989Ages:3-5yrs

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Watch Me Grow! Class integrates discussions of age-pertinent devel-opmental topics with exercises designed to enhance toddler’s body awareness, sensory perception and strength. Parents work with their child while observ-ing others. Class progresses with children’s develop-mental abilities.



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Wiggles & Tales Class blends your child’s love of movement with new cognitive skills. Lessons focus on a new topic each week and are supported by a children’s picture book. Children learn a variety of skills including American sign language, finger plays, vocabulary and listening. Parent participation required.



(18mos-3yrs)SoRunREC Sa 9am 1671662201 01/09 1TASoRunREC Sa 10am 1671662202 01/09 1TALeeREC W 9:15am 4561662201 01/13 1TA

Wiggles and Giggles Children love this class designed to enhance their gross motor skills and accustom them to group set-tings. Cooperative games and songs make learning fun. Adult must attend class with two-year olds.



(2 yrs)OakMarREC M 9:30am 1421650501 01/11 1TAOakMarREC M 10:20am 1421650502 01/11 1TAOakMarREC T 11:50am 1421650503 01/12 1TAOakMarREC T 9:20am 1421650504 01/12 1TAOakMarREC Th 9:20am 1421650505 01/14 1TAProvREC T 11am 1591650501 01/12 1TAProvREC W 10am 1591650502 01/13 1TAProvREC Th 10am 1591650503 01/14 1TASoRunREC T 9:15am 1671650501 01/12 1TASoRunREC T 10:15am 1671650502 01/12 1TASoRunREC W 10:15am 1671650503 01/13 1TASoRunREC Th 10:15am 1671650504 01/14 1TASoRunREC F 11:15am 1671650505 01/15 1TAWkfld/Moore Sa 10am 1831650501 01/09 1TAWkfld/Moore Sa 11am 1831650502 01/09 1TAWkfld/Moore M 9:30am 1831650503 01/11 1TACubRunREC M 11:30am 1921650502 01/11 1TACubRunREC F 10:30am 1921650503 01/15 1TALeeREC M 10:15am 4561650501 01/11 1TALeeREC F 9:15am 4561650502 01/15 1TAMtVernREC M 9:30am 4721650501 01/11 1TAMtVernREC Th 9:30am 4721650503 01/14 1TA(3 yrs)OakMarREC M 11:10am 1421650601 01/11 1TAProvREC Th 11am 1591650601 01/14 1TA

ProvREC F 11am 1591650602 01/15 1TACubRunREC M 10:30am 1921650601 01/11 1TACubRunREC F 9:45am 1921650602 01/15 1TAMtVernREC M 10:30am 4721650601 01/11 1TAFryingPanPk Th 9:30am 2821650601 01/14 1TA

Zoom Around the Room In this fun and safe environment, kids can be kids! They’ll love the obstacle courses and creative games that are intermingled with songs and fingerplays. LeeREC classes held in the unique soft play room. Adult must attend class with two-year olds. Socks required.



(2 yrs) ProvREC M 9:30am 1591651001 01/11 1TAWkfld/Moore M 10am 1831651001 01/11 1TAWkfld/Moore M 11am 1831651002 01/11 1TALeeREC Sa 10:15am 4561651001 01/09 1TALeeREC M 9:15am 4561651002 01/11 1TALeeREC T 9:15am 4561651003 01/12 1TALeeREC W 10:15am 4561651004 01/13 1TA(2-5 yrs) ProvREC M 11:30am 1591654401 01/11 1TAProvREC Th 9:15am 1591654402 01/14 1TAProvREC Su 11am 1591654403 01/10 1TASoRunREC M 12pm 1671654401 01/11 1TASoRunREC M 1pm 1671654402 01/11 1TASoRunREC F 11am 1671654403 01/15 1TASoRunREC F 12pm 1671654404 01/15 1TALeeREC Su 9:15am 4561654401 01/10 1TALeeREC Su 10:15am 4561654402 01/10 1TALeeREC M 10:15am 4561654403 01/11 1TALeeREC W 11:15am 4561654404 01/13 1TALeeREC W 1pm 4561654405 01/13 1TALeeREC Th 1pm 4561654406 01/14 1TALeeREC F 10:15am 4561654407 01/15 1TA(3 yrs) LeeREC Sa 11:15am 4561651101 01/09 1TALeeREC Th 10:15am 4561651102 01/14 1TA

ART CLASSES

ABC’s and 1-2-3’s Learning can be fun when teaching children their letters and numbers through hands-on crafts. Kids learn how to associate a sound with each letter and number from the craft they make in class. Parent must attend class with the 2-3 year old age group. Additional supply fee payable to instructor.



(2-3 yrs)LkFairfaxPk F 9:45am 8351656301 01/15 1TAOakMarREC F 9:30am 1421656301 01/15 1TAOakMarREC F 10:20am 1421656302 01/15 1TAProvREC W 9:30am 1591656301 01/13 1TAProvREC M 9:30am 1591656302 01/11 1TAProvREC W 10:15am 1591656303 01/13 1TASoRunREC W 10am 1671656301 01/13 1TASoRunREC W 11am 1671656302 01/13 1TASoRunREC F 10am 1671656303 01/15 1TASoRunREC F 11am 1671656304 01/15 1TASoRunREC Sa 11am 1671656305 01/09 1TAWkfld/Moore T 10am 1831656301 01/12 1TACubRunREC M 10:45am 1921656301 01/11 1TACubRunREC T 9:45am 1921656303 01/12 1TACubRunREC T 10:30am 1921656304 01/12 1TALeeREC Sa 9:15am 4561656301 01/09 1TALeeREC T 10:15am 4561656302 01/12 1TALeeREC Th 10:15am 4561656303 01/14 1TALeeREC F 10:15am 4561656304 01/15 1TA(4-5 yrs) OakMarREC F 11:10am 1421656401 01/15 1TA

Abrakadoodle Twoosy Doodlers Little fingers experiment with painting, gluing, sticking, printing and creating while developing fine-motor, language and self-help skills. This class, for toddlers and their parents, inspires fun and creativ-ity while emphasizing an ‘I can do it’ spirit! A $28 materials fee is due at first class (checks payable to Abrakadoodle).

ATVI 8--45 minute lessons--$110


(20-36 months)OakMarREC W 9:15am 1421666001 01/13 ATVIOakMarREC W 11:15am 1421666002 01/13 ATVIOakMarREC W 3pm 1421666003 01/13 ATVIProvREC Th 9:15am 1591666001 01/14 ATVIProvREC Th 11:15am 1591666002 01/14 ATVIProvREC Th 3pm 1591666003 01/14 ATVIProvREC Su 10am 1591666004 01/10 ATVIMtVernREC F 9:15am 4721666001 01/15 ATVIMtVernREC F 11:15am 4721666002 01/15 ATVI


Children’s Corner classes get kids going in the right direction, with opportunities for social interaction combined with fun activities designed to improve gross mo-tor skills, strength, body awareness and sensory perception.

Tot Instructors WantedTeach what you love! Instructors needed for story time, music, arts and crafts and sports. Weekday/weekend classes, flexible schedule. Contact your local RECenter or e-mail [email protected] for an application.


Winter 2010


Abrakadoodle Mini Doodlers Ignite your child’s imagination using real artists’ materials, including watercolors, tempera paints, oil pastels, creative tools and more. Carefully designed lessons help children develop skills while enhancing creativity. A $28 materials fee is due at first class (checks payable to Abrakadoodle).



(3-6 yrs)OakMarREC W 10:15am 1421666101 01/13 ATVIOakMarREC F 2pm 1421666102 01/15 ATVIProvREC Th 10:15am 1591666101 01/14 ATVIProvREC Th 2pm 1591666102 01/14 ATVIProvREC Su 2pm 1591666103 01/10 ATVIProvREC Su 3pm 1591666104 01/10 ATVIProvREC Su 11am 1591666105 01/10 ATVIMtVernREC F 10:15am 4721666101 01/15 ATVI

Crafty Kids Children and parents create arts and crafts projects that can be repeated at home using a variety of mate-rials. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.



(3-5 yrs)Wkfld/Moore Sa 11am 1831658401 01/09 1TALeeREC W 9:15am 4561658401 01/13 1TALeeREC M 2pm 4561658402 01/11 1TA

Little Artist Adventures The fun of art is in the process of creating it! Here, children experience art through their own eyes and explore the art world using all of their senses.



(3yrs)LeeREC M 9:15am 4561662701 01/11 1TALeeREC Th 9:15am 4561662702 01/14 1TALeeREC F 9:15am 4561662703 01/15 1TA

Preschool Picassos Children delight in exploring their artistic abili-ties through projects that build self-confidence and encourage self-expression. Class projects and art mediums progress with age. Additional art supply fee payable to instructor at first class. Adult must attend class with two-year-olds.



(2 yrs)OakMarREC M 10:30am 1421657501 01/11 1TAOakMarREC T 10:30am 1421657502 01/12 1TASoRunREC T 9am 1671657501 01/12 1TASoRunREC T 10am 1671657502 01/12 1TASoRunREC Th 9:30am 1671657503 01/14 1TASpHillREC Th 1pm 1751657501 01/14 1TAWkfld/Moore Sa 10am 1831657501 01/09 1TAWkfld/Moore T 11am 1831657502 01/12 1TACubRunREC T 9:30am 1921657501 01/12 1TALeeREC Sa 10:15am 4561657501 01/09 1TALeeREC M 10:15am 4561657502 01/11 1TALeeREC T 10:15am 4561657503 01/12 1TALeeREC W 10:15am 4561657504 01/13 1TA

(2-5) yrs LkFairfaxPk F 10:45am 8351659201 01/15 1TAOakMarREC T 11:30am 1421659201 01/12 1TAOakMarREC Th 9:30am 1421659202 01/14 1TAProvREC Th 9:30am 1591659201 01/14 1TAProvREC W 10:30am 1591659202 01/13 1TAProvREC Sa 10am 1591659203 01/09 1TAProvREC Sa 11am 1591659204 01/09 1TASpHillREC Th 2pm 1751659201 01/14 1TACubRunREC W 11am 1921659201 01/13 1TAMtVernREC W 9:30am 4721659201 01/13 1TAMtVernREC T 3pm 4721659203 01/12 1TAFryingPanPk W 9:30am 2821659201 01/13 1TA(3 yrs) OakMarREC M 11:30am 1421657601 01/11 1TAOakMarREC F 9:30am 1421657602 01/15 1TASoRunREC Th 10:30am 1671657601 01/14 1TACubRunREC T 10:15am 1921657602 01/12 1TALeeREC W 11:15am 4561657601 01/13 1TA(4-5 yrs) OakMarREC Th 10:30am 1421657701 01/14 1TAOakMarREC F 12:30pm 1421657702 01/15 1TA

Story Corner A creative way to increase your child’s awareness of books and appreciation for literature! This unique class enhances children’s favorite stories by integrat-ing them with related art activities. Supply fee pay-able to instructor at first class.



(3-5 yrs)SoRunREC M 10:30am 1671658201 01/11 1TAWkfld/Moore M 9:30am 1831658201 01/11 1TA

DANCE CLASSES

Baby Ballerinas This too-cute class for the youngest pink ballerinas will stretch their minds and feet. Caregiver must participate with child.

APVG 10--45 minute lessons--$155


(18-30 months)SpHillREC W 10:15am 1751672601 01/13 APVGSpHillREC T 9:30am 1751672602 01/12 APVGRestonCnsv Th 10:30am 4571672601 01/07 APVGRestonCnsv T 9:15am 4571672602 01/05 APVGRestonCnsv Sa 9am 4571672606 01/09 APVG

Ballet & Tap Introduction to the basic steps and movements for ballet and tap.

1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81 ATVF 8--45 minute lessons--$114APVG 10--45 minute lessons--$155APVH 10--55 minute lessons--$160


(2-3 yrs) SoRunREC T 9am 1671656801 01/12 1TADanceCo M 11:15am 4651656801 01/04 ATVFDanceCo T 9:30am 4651656802 01/05 ATVFDanceCo Th 9:30am 4651656804 01/07 ATVF(3-5 yrs) ProvREC M 10am 1591656601 01/11 1TA

RestonCnsv M 10:30am 4571656601 01/04 APVGDanceCo T 10:30am 4651656601 01/05 ATVFDanceCo Th 10:30am 4651656603 01/07 ATVF(4-6 yrs) RestonCnsv W 4pm 4571661501 01/06 APVHDanceCo T 4:30pm 4651661501 01/05 ATVF

Ballet Petite Baby Dance This first dance experience will encourage the smallest dancer to explore the creative world around them. Parent participation will help stimulate their baby’s sense of movement and music. Class will inte-grate soft costumes, simple props and board books to delight all the senses of our youngest dancers.

ATVC 10--45 minute lessons--$210


(18mos-24mos)CubRunREC T 10:45am 1921674501 01/12 ATVC

Ballet Petite Magical Morning Young dancers will develop independence and confidence through dance progressions that focus on musicality and body awareness. The story-dance with costumes and props encourages students to make connections with the story and characters.



(30-42 months)CubRunREC T 12:15pm 1921674001 01/12 ATVCMtVernREC Th 11:45am 4721674001 01/14 ATVCMtVernREC Su 10am 4721674002 01/10 ATVC

Ballet Petite Classical Child Warm-ups and ballet progressions with new concepts presented each week will expose students to basic positions and terminology. New stories will be presented every other week, then performed with costumes and props to bring favorite characters to life through dance. Level II introduces new concepts in movement and musicality allowing students to fine tune their motor skills. Warm-ups and ballet pro-gressions advance each week. The narrative stories presented help children to develop their story-tell-ing, acting and performance skills through use of costumes, props, and the love of dance.



(3 yrs) Level I MtVernREC Th 12:30pm 4721674101 01/14 ATVC(4 yrs) Level II MtVernREC Th 3:30pm 4721674201 01/14 ATVC

Combo Dance & Tap Students will be exposed to such dance forms as ballet, jazz and tap. In this group environment, students also will benefit from interactions with other students. Spring Hill class is taught by Reston Conservatory.

1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81 APVG 10--45 minute lessons--$155


(4-5 yrs)SpHillREC Sa 10:45am 1751658501 01/09 APVGSpHillREC T 5pm 1751658502 01/12 APVGWkfld/Moore F 1pm 1831658501 01/15 1TA



Winter 2010


Fairy Princess Ballerinas Children enjoy ballet stories, videos and class time with fairy princess dress-up costumes. Includes tea-party with a snack and lemonade.

APVH 10--55 minute lessons--$160


(3-5 yrs)RestonCnsv M 11:30am 4571672801 01/04 APVHRestonCnsv F 4pm 4571672803 01/08 APVH

Intro to Ballet Basic ballet positions are taught. To accommodate short attention spans, ballet activities are shifted frequently.



(3-5 yrs)RestonCnsv Th 3pm 4571655002 01/07 APVGRestonCnsv Su 2pm 4571655003 01/10 APVG

Little Dancers Youngsters should put on their dancin’ shoes and get ready for fun! This dance class focuses on coordina-tion, rhythm and creative play.

1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81APVG 10--45 minute lessons--$155


(2-3 yrs) SpHillREC Sa 10am 1751657301 01/09 APVGLeeREC T 9:15am 4561657301 01/12 1TALeeREC T 10:15am 4561657302 01/12 1TALeeREC W 11:15am 4561657303 01/13 1TALeeREC Th 10:15am 4561657304 01/14 1TALeeREC Th 11:15am 4561657305 01/14 1TARestonCnsv W 10:45am 4571657302 01/06 APVGRestonCnsv Th 11:30am 4571657303 01/07 APVG(3 yrs) SoRunREC T 12:15pm 1671655701 01/12 1TA

SoRunREC Th 10:15am 1671655702 01/14 1TASoRunREC Th 11:15am 1671655703 01/14 1TALeeREC Sa 10:15am 4561655701 01/09 1TALeeREC T 11:15am 4561655702 01/12 1TA(3-5 yrs) LeeREC M 2pm 4561655901 01/11 1TALeeREC Th 11:15am 4561655902 01/14 1TA(4-5 yrs) LeeREC Sa 11:15am 4561655801 01/09 1TALeeREC M 3pm 4561655802 01/11 1TA

Tiny Tu Tu’s Where else can young children learn such graceful moves? Tiny dancers are introduced to ballet posi-tions and movements that aid in coordination, bal-ance, perception and flexibility. Classes progress in floor work and bar exercises depending on children’s abilities.



(3 yrs) Level IOakMarREC T 10:20am 1421655101 01/12 1TAOakMarREC T 11:10am 1421655102 01/12 1TAOakMarREC W 11:15am 1421655104 01/13 1TAOakMarREC W 12:05pm 1421655105 01/13 1TAOakMarREC Th 11:05am 1421655106 01/14 1TAWkfld/Moore Sa 10am 1831655101 01/09 1TAWkfld/Moore Sa 11am 1831655102 01/09 1TAWkfld/Moore W 1:15pm 1831655103 01/13 1TACubRunREC Sa 10:30am 1921655101 01/09 1TACubRunREC Sa 11:15am 1921655102 01/09 1TACubRunREC F 10:15am 1921655104 01/15 1TACubRunREC M 1:30pm 1921655105 01/11 1TA(4-5 yrs) Level I OakMarREC W 10:25am 1421655201 01/13 1TAOakMarREC Th 12:45pm 1421655203 01/14 1TAOakMarREC Th 9:15am 1421655204 01/14 1TAProvREC Su 3pm 1591655201 01/10 1TASoRunREC T 9:15am 1671655201 01/12 1TASoRunREC Th 12:15pm 1671655202 01/14 1TA

Wkfld/Moore Sa 12pm 1831655201 01/09 1TACubRunREC Sa 12pm 1921655201 01/09 1TACubRunREC Su 11:30am 1921655202 01/10 1TACubRunREC Th 3:30pm 1921655204 01/14 1TALeeREC Sa 9:15am 4561655201 01/09 1TA(4-5 yrs) Level II OakMarREC W 12:55pm 1421655301 01/13 1TAOakMarREC Th 10:15am 1421655302 01/14 1TAProvREC M 11:30am 1591655301 01/11 1TASoRunREC T 10:15am 1671655301 01/12 1TACubRunREC F 11am 1921655301 01/15 1TA(4-5 yrs) Level III OakMarREC T 9:30am 1421655401 01/12 1TAOakMarREC Th 1:40pm 1421655402 01/14 1TA

Lil Tap and Tu Tu’s Let your child develop an appreciation for the arts in this combination class that progresses from simple tap and ballet moves to more advanced steps. Tech-niques in placement and flexibility are covered. Tap and ballet shoes, leotard and tights may be needed.



(3-4 yrs) Level ISpHillREC T 10:15am 1751657401 01/12 APVGWkfld/Moore Sa 1pm 1831657401 01/09 1TAWkfld/Moore Th 12:30pm 1831657402 01/14 1TALeeREC T 12:15pm 4561657401 01/12 1TALeeREC W 12:15pm 4561657402 01/13 1TA(4-5 yrs) Level I OakMarREC T 12pm 1421655501 01/12 1TAOakMarREC F 2:30pm 1421655502 01/15 1TAProvREC Su 2pm 1591655501 01/10 1TAProvREC M 10:45am 1591655502 01/11 1TASoRunREC T 11:15am 1671655501 01/12 1TASoRunREC T 1:15pm 1671655502 01/12 1TASoRunREC Th 9:15am 1671655503 01/14 1TASoRunREC Th 1:15pm 1671655504 01/14 1TAWkfld/Moore F 12pm 1831655501 01/15 1TA

Princess Ballerinas Following an elementary ballet class, dancers will dress up as a princess or similar character in beauti-ful costumes. Bring your camera! Class is taught by Reston Conservatory.



(3-5 yrs)SpHillREC T 10:15am 1751671303 01/12 APVGSpHillREC Sa 9:15am 1751671304 01/09 APVGRestonCnsv M 10:45am 4571671301 01/04 APVGRestonCnsv W 9:30am 4571671305 01/06 APVGRestonCnsv F 9:30am 4571671309 01/08 APVGRestonCnsv Sa 9am 4571671311 01/09 APVG

Story Ballet This special class includes a reading of a story bal-let over the length of the course. Each week a new chapter will be read to the class and students will use ballet to express what they have learned.



(3-4 yrs)RestonCnsv Sa 10am 4571659301 01/09 APVGRestonCnsv T 11:30am 4571659303 01/05 APVG


Introductory classes help little ones stretch their muscles and their minds with pro-grams that lay the foundation for dancing through life.


DRAMA AND MUSIC CLASSES

Adventure & Enchantment Journey Set sail with pirates and mermaids, venture out of this world with galactic knights and princesses and come down to earth for a dinosaur and gem expedition. Children will love the fanciful themes that integrate stories, music, imaginative & costume play and creative crafts. Supply fee of $20 payable to instructor at first class.



(3-6 yrs)ProvREC T 9:45am 1591663801 01/12 1TAProvREC W 1:30pm 1591663803 01/13 1TAProvREC W 2:30pm 1591663804 01/13 1TA

Kindermusic Our Time Class encourages confidence, self-control and com-munications skills through music. Fee of $54 payable to instructor at first class includes two books, activ-ity books, 2 CDs, carry box or bag and a specially designed instrument.

1TKA 8--45 minute lessons--$115


(18 mos-3 yrs)MtVernREC Th 9:30am 4721660401 01/14 1TKA

Kindermusik Village Class offers a unique blend of vocal and instrument exploration, and a colorful literature component. Fee of $39 payable to instructor at first class includes book, home journal, CD, art banners and a carry bag.

1TKA 8--45 minute lessons--$115


(0-18 mos) MtVernREC Th 10:30am 4721660201 01/14 1TKA

Let’s Make Believe All the world is a stage for young theater enthusiasts! Children discover the fun of role playing, dressing in costume and making props. Perfect for children who love pretend play and have an active imagination!



(3-5 yrs)OakMarREC T 9:30am 1421658001 01/12 1TAOakMarREC Th 11:30am 1421658002 01/14 1TASoRunREC T 1:15pm 1671658001 01/12 1TA

Let’s Make Music Discover the joy of family music! Mixed-age grouping encourages siblings to interact together in positive playful ways. Come sing, dance, play instruments and meet other young families. This is a parent-child interactive course.



(1-5 yrs)ProvREC Su 10am 1591671801 01/10 1TAProvREC M 10:30am 1591671802 01/11 1TAProvREC T 10am 1591671803 01/12 1TAProvREC Sa 9:15am 1591671806 01/09 1TA

ProvREC W 10:30am 1591671807 01/13 1TAProvREC Th 9:30am 1591671808 01/14 1TASoRunREC T 11:15am 1671671801 01/12 1TASoRunREC W 11:15am 1671671802 01/13 1TASoRunREC Th 11:15am 1671671803 01/14 1TASoRunREC Th 12:15pm 1671671804 01/14 1TASoRunREC F 10:15am 1671671805 01/15 1TAWkfld/Moore Su 3pm 1831671801 01/10 1TALeeREC M 9:15am 4561671801 01/11 1TALeeREC F 11:15am 4561671802 01/15 1TA

Princess Tea Time Children are sure to have a royally good time in this class! Through creative art, stories and magical tea parties, your little one will feel like a princess. Come dressed in your favorite princess attire. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.



(3-5 yrs)OakMarREC M 9:30am 1421651401 01/11 1TAOakMarREC F 10:30am 1421651402 01/15 1TA

MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES

Little Ninjas Motivate your young children through a fun learning environment as kids develop gross motor skills and build self-confidence, attention span and listening skills. Martial arts uniforms are required. Extra fee for belt testing.

1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81AMVB 10--30 minute lessons--$110AMVE 10--30 minute lessons--$83 AMVF 10--45 minute lessons--$83 AMVG 10--30 minute lessons--$90


(3 yrs)LdbyExFrOks M 4pm 5331665401 01/04 AMVGLdbyExFrOks Sa 10am 5331665403 01/09 AMVGSternersTKD Th 5pm 5481665402 01/14 AMVESternersTKD Sa 10am 5481665403 01/09 AMVELdbyExGtFls T 2pm 5551665401 01/12 AMVGLdbyExGtFls Th 2pm 5551665402 01/14 AMVGLdbyExGtFls Sa 10am 5551665404 01/09 AMVG(3-5 yrs) JRheeFlsCh T 3:30pm 5071665201 01/12 AMVGJRheeFlsCh Th 3:30pm 5071665202 01/14 AMVGBlkBltFFX M 4pm 5201665201 01/11 AMVFBlkBltFFX Th 6pm 5201665203 01/14 AMVFDietrich’s Sa 10:15am 5221665201 01/09 AMVBDietrich’s M 5:45pm 5221665202 01/11 AMVBWldClsMartArtM 4:30pm 5521665201 01/11 AMVFWldClsMartArtT 5:30pm 5521665204 01/12 AMVFWldClsMartArtTh 5:30pm 5521665205 01/14 AMVFLeWldKarate W 5:50pm 5531665202 01/13 AMVGLeWldKarate Sa 12:40pm 5531665204 01/09 AMVG(4-6 yrs) ProvREC Su 1:30pm 1591665301 01/10 1TAProvREC M 2:15pm 1591665302 01/11 1TAProvREC Th 1:30pm 1591665304 01/14 1TAJRheeFlsCh M 3:30pm 5071665301 01/11 AMVGJRheeFlsCh T 5:30pm 5071665302 01/12 AMVGLdbyExFrOks W 4:30pm 5331665301 01/13 AMVGLdbyExFrOks F 4:30pm 5331665302 01/15 AMVGLdbyExFrOks T 6:30pm 5331665303 01/12 AMVGLdbyExFrOks Sa 11am 5331665305 01/09 AMVG

SternersTKD T 5pm 5481665301 01/12 AMVESternersTKD Sa 10:40am 5481665303 01/09 AMVELdbyExGtFls M 4:30pm 5551665301 01/11 AMVGLdbyExGtFls W 4:30pm 5551665302 01/13 AMVGLdbyExGtFls F 4:30pm 5551665303 01/15 AMVGLdbyExGtFls Sa 11am 5551665306 01/09 AMVG

SCIENCE AND NATURE CLASSES

Adventures in Gardening Children learn gardening basics and how to grow plants and discover the insects and animals that call a garden home. Classes include stories, activities and crafts. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.



(3-5 yrs)OakMarREC F 11:30am 1421659401 01/15 1TAProvREC Su 1am 1591659401 01/10 1TASpHillREC T 1pm 1751659401 01/12 1TAMtVernREC T 1:30pm 4721659401 01/12 1TAMtVernREC Th 12:15pm 4721659402 01/14 1TA

I Dig Science Kids, get ready to dig into great science topics. Ex-plore rocks, dinosaurs and fossils, worms, archeology and more. Parents are encouraged to participate in this hands-on outdoor class. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

1TC 8--45 minute lessons--$67


(3-5 yrs)RiverbendPk W 2pm 3571662601 01/20 1TC

Little Labcoats Children love the discoveries they make while con-ducting hands-on experiments. Projects encourage self-exploration of the wonderful world of science. Additional supply fee payable to instructor at first class.



(4-5 yrs) Level IOakMarREC F 1:30pm 1421657801 01/15 1TAProvREC Su 1:15pm 1591657801 01/10 1TASoRunREC W 2pm 1671657801 01/13 1TASpHillREC T 2pm 1751657801 01/12 1TACubRunREC M 1pm 1921657801 01/11 1TACubRunREC W 10am 1921657802 01/13 1TACubRunREC Th 11am 1921657803 01/14 1TALeeREC Th 1pm 4561657801 01/14 1TAFryingPanPk F 10:45am 2821657801 01/15 1TA(4-5 yrs) Level II SoRunREC T 1pm 1671662101 01/12 1TA

Magic Kitchen Children create colorful treats while learning basic baking skills. Additional supply fee payable to the instructor at the first class.



(3-5 yrs)ProvREC M 10:30am 1591661301 01/11 1TAProvREC Th 11:45am 1591661303 01/14 1TAProvREC T 11:30am 1591661305 01/12 1TA

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SoRunREC M 11:45am 1671661301 01/11 1TASoRunREC Th 12pm 1671661302 01/14 1TASoRunREC F 12:30pm 1671661303 01/15 1TAWkfld/Moore M 9am 1831661301 01/11 1TAWkfld/Moore M 10:30am 1831661302 01/11 1TACubRunREC W 10:15am 1921661301 01/13 1TACubRunREC W 11:15am 1921661302 01/13 1TALeeREC Sa 9:15am 4561661301 01/09 1TALeeREC Sa 10:15am 4561661302 01/09 1TALeeREC T 11:30am 4561661303 01/12 1TALeeREC F 11:30am 4561661304 01/15 1TAMtVernREC M 12pm 4721661301 01/11 1TAMtVernREC W 12pm 4721661302 01/13 1TAFryingPanPk F 9:30am 2821661301 01/15 1TA(4-6 yrs) LeeREC M 3:15pm 4561665601 01/11 1TA

Science and Woodwork This class integrates the workings of the world with the wonders of the world! Children build projects and enhance self-confidence through a combination of science experiments and woodworking activities. Additional supply fee payable to instructor at first class.



(4-5 yrs) ProvREC M 1:30pm 1591657901 01/11 1TAProvREC Th 11am 1591657902 01/14 1TASoRunREC T 2pm 1671657901 01/12 1TASoRunREC W 1pm 1671657902 01/13 1TALeeREC Su 11:15am 4561657901 01/10 1TA

Slime Time Get ready to have a mess of a great time! Kids ex-periment with a variety of goo including flubber, silly putty, gak, ooblique and more. Best of all, you leave the mess behind! Additional supply fee required.



(3-5 yrs)ProvREC M 4pm 1591661401 01/11 1TAProvREC T 4pm 1591661402 01/12 1TALeeREC Th 11:15am 4561661401 01/14 1TA

Wild about the Wild Take a trip to the wild side through crafts, stories, songs and games. Learn about a new member of the animal kingdom each time you step into our animal world. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.



(4-5 yrs) LeeREC Sa 11:15am 4561652801 01/09 1TA

SPORTS AND FITNESS

Basketball I Children learn basketball skills and techniques to include passing, shooting, dribbling and other funda-mentals. Class will include scrimmages to reinforce teamwork.



(4-6 yrs)Wkfld/Moore Sa 10am 1831555001 01/09 1TAWkfld/Moore Su 4pm 1831555002 01/10 1TACubRunREC W 4:30pm 1921555001 01/13 1TABelleVwES Su 12pm 0061555001 01/10 1TABucknellES F 5pm 0121555001 01/15 1TAChurchRdES Sa 9am 0231555001 01/09 1TACubRunES Su 10am 0301555001 01/10 1TACubRunES Sa 12pm 0301555002 01/09 1TAPineSprgES Sa 9am 0961555001 01/09 1TA

Beginning Athletes in Team Sports Kids love this high energy class. They are introduced to a variety of sports including soccer, basketball and flag football, as well as an assortment of other activi-ties. Kids have lots of fun learning new sports while emphasizing teamwork!

1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$811TD 5--45 minute lessons--$46


(4-5 yrs)OakMarREC Su 2pm 1421565701 01/10 1TAProvREC T 2pm 1591565701 01/12 1TASoRunREC M 11am 1671565701 01/11 1TASoRunREC W 11:30am 1671565702 01/13 1TAWkfld/Moore Su 4pm 1831565701 01/10 1TDWkfld/Moore T 2:30pm 1831565702 01/12 1TDWkfld/Moore Su 4pm 1831565703 02/14 1TDWkfld/Moore T 2:30pm 1831565704 02/16 1TDCubRunREC Sa 12:15pm 1921565701 01/09 1TA

Gym Jam A fun introduction to fitness through creative

up-beat exercises and sports-related skills with an emphasis on team play and group interaction.



(3 yrs)SoRunREC W 10:30am 1671653501 01/13 1TACubRunREC M 11am 1921653501 01/11 1TA(3-5 yrs) OakMarREC T 10:10am 1421653701 01/12 1TA(4-5 yrs) LeeREC F 11:15am 4561653601 01/15 1TA

Soccer Kids kick into action in this class which emphasizes coordination through skill development and team-work. Tennis shoes required. Bring a ball. ProvREC and Cub Run ES classes held indoors using soft soc-cer balls. SoRunREC classes held in the field house in winter.

1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81ASBB 8--55 minute lessons--$66ATVB 10--45 minute lessons--$100


(3 yrs) Level I ProvREC Sa 12pm 1591652002 01/09 1TAProvREC Sa 10:30am 1591652003 01/09 1TAProvREC Su 11am 1591652004 01/10 1TAProvREC M 4:30pm 1591652005 01/11 1TASoRunREC M 10:30am 1671652001 01/11 1TASoRunREC M 1pm 1671652002 01/11 1TASoRunREC M 2pm 1671652003 01/11 1TASoRunREC W 11am 1671652004 01/13 1TASoRunREC F 10am 1671652005 01/15 1TACubRunREC T 9:30am 1921652001 01/12 ATVBCubRunREC Sa 2pm 1921652003 01/09 1TACubRunREC M 2:45pm 1921652004 01/11 1TALeeREC Sa 10:15am 4561652001 01/09 1TALeeREC M 9:15am 4561652002 01/11 1TALeeREC M 10:15am 4561652003 01/11 1TALeeREC W 10:15am 4561652004 01/13 1TALeeREC W 11:15am 4561652005 01/13 1TACubRunES Sa 1pm 0301652001 01/09 1TAOaktonES Sa 1pm 0921652001 01/09 1TAOaktonES Sa 1:45pm 0921652002 01/09 1TA(4-5 yrs) Level IProvREC T 1:30pm 1591652101 01/12 1TAProvREC Sa 11:30am 1591652102 01/09 1TAProvREC Su 10am 1591652103 01/10 1TAProvREC M 5:30pm 1591652104 01/11 1TASoRunREC M 9:30am 1671652101 01/11 1TASoRunREC M 3pm 1671652102 01/11 1TASoRunREC M 4pm 1671652103 01/11 1TASoRunREC T 2:30pm 1671652104 01/12 1TASoRunREC T 1:30pm 1671652105 01/12 1TASoRunREC W 10am 1671652106 01/13 1TASoRunREC F 9am 1671652107 01/15 1TASpHillREC M 1pm 1751652101 01/11 1TACubRunREC T 10:30am 1921652101 01/12 ATVBCubRunREC Sa 3pm 1921652102 01/09 1TACubRunREC M 3:30pm 1921652103 01/11 1TALeeREC Sa 9:15am 4561652101 01/09 1TALeeREC Sa 11:15am 4561652102 01/09 1TALeeREC M 11:15am 4561652103 01/11 1TALeeREC W 9:15am 4561652104 01/13 1TABelvederES Sa 9am 0071652101 01/09 ASBBKingsPkES Sa 9am 0711652101 01/09 ASBBKingsPkES Sa 10am 0711652102 01/09 ASBB

Katydid, Inc.P.O. Box 710516Oak Hill, VA 20171-0516703-689-3104 or 703-481-9444Check out our website: www.katydidkids.com

Preschool on the Farm (3, 4, 5 yrs.)Frying Pan Farm ParkRegistration for fall 2010 is Thursday, Febru-ary 11, 10a.m.- noon. For openings or more information, call preschool director Jennifer Vannoy at 703-689-3104. Classes are held in the schoolhouse. Join us on the farm for a unique preschool experience. We’ll meet the farm animals, take nature walks, make crafts, sing songs and play games. The preschool’s philosophy is learning through play, focusing on emotional, social and creative development. Child must be potty trained. No exceptions. We have a four-day-per-week AM and PM Pre-K class. This program is administered by Katydid, Inc. and licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. A physical exam and immuni-zation record are required. We follow Fairfax County Public School’s holiday and inclement weather schedule. All emergency and adminis-trative forms must be submitted before children may start the program. Make checks payable to Katydid, Inc. There is a non-refundable $75 registration fee. Classes start September 14, 2009. Monthly tuition: $180 for two days/week, $245 for three days/week, $305 for four days/week, $360 for five days/week9-11:45amMW,TR,TRF,MTWF12:30-3:15pmMWF,TRF,TWR,MTWRF


Winter 2010


OaktonES Sa 2:30pm 0921652101 01/09 1TAOrngHntES Sa 10am 0941652101 01/09 1TAOrngHntES Sa 11am 0941652102 01/09 1TAVaRunES Sa 9am 1171652101 01/09 1TA(4-5 yrs) Level IIBelvederES Sa 10am 0071652201 01/09 ASBBKingsPkES Sa 12pm 0711652201 01/09 ASBB

Little Tennis Kids will learn tennis basics and coordination through skill development and teamwork. Tennis shoes and racquets required.



(3-5 yrs) Level IProvREC Th 12:30pm 1591673101 01/14 1TAProvREC W 11:30am 1591673103 01/13 1TAWkfld/Moore Su 11am 1831673101 01/10 1TAWkfld/Moore Su 12pm 1831673102 01/10 1TAWkfld/Moore M 2pm 1831673103 01/11 1TAWkfld/Moore M 3pm 1831673104 01/11 1TACubRunREC M 10:15am 1921673102 01/11 1TACubRunREC Th 9:30am 1921673103 01/14 1TACubRunREC Th 10:15am 1921673104 01/14 1TALeeREC Th 9am 4561673101 01/14 1TA(3-5 yrs)Level II Prerequisite: Little Tennis I or equivalent. ProvREC W 11:30am 1591673401 01/13 1TAWkfld/Moore M 4pm 1831673401 01/11 1TALeeREC Th 11:15am 4561673401 01/14 1TA

T-Ball Beginners Get a head start on the spring T-ball season. Fun skill development includes base running, hitting off tee, throwing and catching. Group interaction, coopera-tion and team play emphasized.



(4-5 yrs)ProvREC T 11:45am 1591652401 01/12 1TAProvREC W 1pm 1591652402 01/13 1TAWkfld/Moore T 1:30pm 1831652401 01/12 1TAWkfld/Moore W 1:30pm 1831652402 01/13 1TALeeREC T 11:15am 4561652401 01/12 1TA

T-Ball League for Tots Learn the fundamentals of T-ball in a fun and non-competitive environment. Season includes practice and play time. Parent volunteers needed. All levels welcome.



(4-5 yrs)VaRunES Sa 10am 1171656101 01/09 1TA

TUMBLING AND GYMNASTICS CLASSES

Preschool GymnasticsAn exciting challenge for children interested in gymnastics that introduces them to floor exercises, balance beam moves and springboard techniques.

1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81ASVB 8--55 minute lessons--$150


(3-4 yrs) OakMarREC Su 12pm 1421653101 01/10 1TAOakMarREC F 11:25am 1421653102 01/15 1TAProvREC Sa 10am 1591653101 01/09 1TAProvREC W 2:30pm 1591653102 01/13 1TALeeREC M 11:15am 4561653101 01/11 1TALeeREC Th 9:15am 4561653102 01/14 1TA(3-5 yrs) ProvREC Sa 12pm 1591653201 01/09 1TAProvREC Th 10:30am 1591653202 01/14 1TAProvREC Su 12pm 1591653203 01/10 1TACubRunREC Sa 10am 1921653201 01/09 1TACubRunREC W 9am 1921653202 01/13 1TACubRunREC W 10am 1921653203 01/13 1TAMtVernREC Sa 9:30am 4721653201 01/09 1TACardnlGym M 4pm 4321653202 01/04 ASVBCardnlGym T 10:30am 4321653203 01/05 ASVBCardnlGym W 1pm 4321653206 01/06 ASVBCardnlGym Th 10:30am 4321653207 01/07 ASVBCardnlGym F 4pm 4321653210 01/08 ASVBCardnlGym Sa 11am 4321653211 01/09 ASVBCardnlGym M 4pm 4321653213 03/01 ASVBCardnlGym T 10:30am 4321653214 03/02 ASVBCardnlGym W 1pm 4321653217 03/03 ASVBCardnlGym F 10:30am 4321653220 03/05 ASVBCardnlGym F 4pm 4321653221 01/15 ASVBCardnlGym Sa 11am 4321653222 01/09 ASVB(4-5 yrs) OakMarREC Su 1pm 1421653001 01/10 1TAOakMarREC F 9:45am 1421653002 01/15 1TAProvREC Sa 11am 1591653001 01/09 1TAProvREC Su 10am 1591653002 01/10 1TAProvREC F 10:30am 1591653003 01/15 1TAProvREC T 12pm 1591653004 01/12 1TASoRunREC T 11:30am 1671653001 01/12 1TA

SoRunREC W 12:30pm 1671653002 01/13 1TASoRunREC Th 11am 1671653003 01/14 1TASoRunREC Th 12pm 1671653004 01/14 1TAWkfld/Moore Sa 9am 1831653001 01/09 1TAWkfld/Moore Sa 10am 1831653002 01/09 1TAWkfld/Moore Sa 11am 1831653003 01/09 1TACubRunREC Sa 10:45am 1921653001 01/09 1TACubRunREC Sa 11:45am 1921653002 01/09 1TACubRunREC M 4pm 1921653003 01/11 1TALeeREC Sa 10:15am 4561653001 01/09 1TA4-6 yrs) SoRunREC Sa 10am 1671653301 01/09 1TASoRunREC M 3pm 1671653302 01/11 1TAMtVernREC Sa 10:30am 4721653301 01/09 1TA

Tumbling Tumbleweeds Children roll right into this stimulating class that in-troduces them to basic tumbling moves and skills. A great way to reinforce social concepts of taking turns and following directions.



(3 yrs)OakMarREC Su 10am 1421654001 01/10 1TAOakMarREC F 10:35am 1421654002 01/15 1TAOakMarREC F 12:20pm 1421654004 01/15 1TAProvREC Th 11:30am 1591654001 01/14 1TAProvREC Su 11am 1591654002 01/10 1TAProvREC Sa 9:15am 1591654003 01/09 1TASoRunREC Sa 11am 1671654001 01/09 1TASoRunREC M 9am 1671654002 01/11 1TASoRunREC M 10am 1671654003 01/11 1TASoRunREC T 10:30am 1671654004 01/12 1TASoRunREC W 1:30pm 1671654005 01/13 1TASoRunREC Th 10am 1671654006 01/14 1TAWlfkd/Moore Su 4:30pm 1831654001 01/10 1TALeeREC Sa 9:15am 4561654001 01/09 1TALeeREC M 9:15am 4561654002 01/11 1TALeeREC Th 11:15am 4561654003 01/14 1TAFryingPanPk Th 10:30am 2821654001 01/14 1TA

Tumbling This skill-oriented class enhances balance, strength and coordination through tumbling exercises. Pro-gression depends on children’s abilities.



(4-5 yrs)OakMarREC Su 11am 1421654101 01/10 1TASoRunREC Th 9am 1671654101 01/14 1TA(4-6 yrs) ProvREC W 1:30pm 1591654301 01/13 1TA

Twirl and Tumble Introduce your child to the worlds of dance and tumbling.



(3-4 yrs)ProvREC T 10:15am 1591672701 01/12 1TAProvREC F 11:30am 1591672702 01/15 1TAWkfld/Moore W 12:30pm 1831672701 01/13 1TARestonCnsv Th 9:30am 4571672701 01/07 APVGRestonCnsv F 11:30am 4571672702 01/08 APVG


Audrey Moore RECenter Presents

Children’s Tot TimeBring your Bikes and Big Wheels

Friday mornings, 10am-Noon In the Gym Oct. 2 through Mar. 26 Kids up to five years and their adults Cost $3 per child

Info: 703-321-7082






Winter 2010


OTHER

Variety Zone In this class, children will experience two days each of Preschool Picassos, Gym Jam, Magic Kitchen, Wild about the Wild and Adventures in Gardening. This class is perfect for those wanting to sample our children’s programs. Supply fee payable to instruc-tor at first class.



(3-5 yrs) ProvREC M 10am 1591663201 01/11 1TAProvREC W 11:30am 1591663202 01/13 1TAMtVernREC T 12pm 4721663201 01/12 1TAMtVernREC Th 10:45am 4721663203 01/14 1TA

PARENT AND CHILD CLASSES

Ballet Introduction to basic ballet positions. To accom-modate short attention spans, ballet activities are shifted frequently. Parent participation required. Classes offered by Kinderdance.



(3 yrs) SoRunREC W 10am 1671664001 01/13 1TA(4-5 yrs) SoRunREC W 11am 1671664101 01/13 1TA

Ballet Petite Dancing Together Children take the lead while dancing with their parents. Focus is on large motor skills. Parents participate, then share the excitement of the story-dance in handmade costumes and props designed for the very young.



(2 yrs)CubRunREC T 11:30am 1921673901 01/12 ATVCMtVernREC Th 11am 4721673901 01/14 ATVC

Basketball Children learn basketball skills and techniques including passing, shooting, dribbling and other fun-damentals. Parent participation required.



(4-5 yrs)LeeREC Sa 9:15am 4561662001 01/09 1TALeeREC Sa 10:15am 4561662002 01/09 1TAChurchRdES Sa 12pm 0231662001 01/09 1TA

Bug Walks & Critter Talks In this class, children and their parents get the opportunity to ‘stop and smell the roses’ as they ex-plore the outdoors and search for nature’s fascinating creatures. Through forest walks, nature talks, stories and insect collections art, youngsters develop a bet-

ter understanding of the natural world. Additional supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

1TC 8--45 minute lessons--$67


(2-3 yrs)RiverbendPk M 10:15am 3571664401 01/18 1TC

Dinky Dinos You and your child will dig into dinosaurs and explore this prehistoric world with crafts, games and stories about these fascinating creatures. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.



(3-5 yrs)LeeREC Su 10:15am 4561661201 01/10 1TAWkefieldChpl Th 9:30am 5601661201 01/14 1TDWkefieldChpl Th 10:45am 5601661202 02/25 1TD

Gym Jam A fun introduction to fitness through creative up-beat exercises and sports-related skills with an emphasis on team play and group interaction.



(2-3 yrs) ProvREC W 11am 1591573201 01/13 1TAProvREC F 9:45am 1591573202 01/15 1TAWkfld/Moore M 10:30am 1831573201 01/11 1TAWkfld/Moore W 10:30am 1831573202 01/13 1TAWkfld/Moore W 9:30am 1831573203 01/13 1TALeeREC T 9:15am 4561573201 01/12 1TALeeREC T 10:15am 4561573202 01/12 1TALeeREC F 9:15am 4561573203 01/15 1TALeeREC F 10:15am 4561573204 01/15 1TA

Gymnastics An adult must participate with the child for this fun-filled class. Join in an introduction to floor exercises, balance beam moves and springboard techniques.

1TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81ASVB 8--55 minute lessons--$150


(18 mo-3 yrs)ProvREC T 11am 1591672901 01/12 1TAWkfld/Moore Su 5:30pm 1831672901 01/10 1TAWkfld/Moore T 10:30am 1831672902 01/12 1TAWkfld/Moore Th 11:30am 1831672903 01/14 1TALeeREC M 10:15am 4561672901 01/11 1TALeeREC Th 10:15am 4561672902 01/14 1TACardnlGym M 4pm 4321672901 01/04 ASVBCardnlGym T 11:30am 4321672902 01/05 ASVBCardnlGym F 11:30am 4321672904 01/08 ASVBCardnlGym Sa 11am 4321672906 01/09 ASVBCardnlGym M 4pm 4321672907 03/11 ASVBCardnlGym W 11:30am 4321672909 03/13 ASVBCardnlGym Sa 10am 4321672911 03/09 ASVBCardnlGym Sa 11am 4321672912 03/09 ASVB

Musical Storybook Stimulate your child’s musical development through singing, listening and exploring musical instruments. Each class will focus on one storybook. Students will

listen to the book, hear related music, then do a craft of the same theme. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.



(2-3 yrs)CubRunREC T 11:30am 1921652701 01/12 1TACubRunREC T 12:30pm 1921652702 01/12 1TALeeREC M 11:15am 4561652701 01/11 1TALeeREC F 10:15am 4561652702 01/15 1TA(4-5 yrs) CubRunREC F 9:30am 1921659601 01/15 1TACubRunREC F 10:30am 1921659602 01/15 1TA

Slime Time Get ready to have a mess of a great time! Kids ex-periment with a variety of goo including flubber, silly putty, gak and ooblique. Best of all, you leave the mess behind! Additional supply fee required.



(2-3 yrs)ProvREC Th 10:30am 1591659901 01/14 1TAProvREC T 10am 1591659902 01/12 1TA

Soccer Parents enjoy spending quality time with their child while participating in activities that enhance chil-dren’s coordination and gross motor development.



(3 yrs) ProvREC Sa 10am 1591661001 01/09 1TAProvREC Su 12pm 1591661002 01/10 1TAVaRunES Sa 11am 1171661001 01/09 1TA

Start Smart Youngsters get a smart start in mastering motor skills necessary for organized sports. And they’ll have mom or dad as their personal coach in this unique program developed by the National Alliance for Youth Sports.



(3-5 yrs)OakMarREC T 12:45pm 1421651301 01/12 1TA

Tiny Tot Activity Time Enjoy arts, crafts, songs and games with your child on the farm. Activities include a segment on nature, farm and seasonal topics. Taught by Katydid,Inc staff. Adult must attend class with child. For in-formation/questions, call the schoolhouse at (703) 689-3104.

1TM 8--55 minute lessons--$105


(24-36 months)FryingPanPk M 9:25am 2821657102 01/11 1TMFryingPanPk M 10:35am 2821657103 01/11 1TMFryingPanPk W 9:25am 2821657104 01/13 1TMFryingPanPk W 10:35am 2821657105 01/13 1TMFryingPanPk Th 9:25am 2821657106 01/14 1TMFryingPanPk Th 10:35am 2821657107 01/14 1TM




Winter 2010


FryingPanPk F 9:25am 2821657108 01/15 1TMFryingPanPk F 10:35am 2821657109 01/15 1TMFryingPanPk Sa 9:25am 2821657110 01/09 1TMFryingPanPk Sa 10:35am 2821657111 01/09 1TM

Wild About the Wild Take a trip to the wild side through crafts, stories, songs and games. Learn about a new member of the animal kingdom each time you step into our animal world. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.



(2-3 yrs)OakMarREC Th 10:20am 1421652901 01/14 1TALeeREC M 11:15am 4561652901 01/11 1TA(4-5 yrs) WkefieldChpl T 9:30am 5601664501 01/12 1TDWkefieldChpl T 10:45am 5601664502 02/23 1TD

Yoga For Tots Class focuses on flexibility, body awareness and coordination. Designed to enhance the physical and mental well-being for children.



(4-5 yrs) OakMarREC F 1:15pm 1421659101 01/15 1TASpHillREC Th 9:45am 1751659101 01/14 1TA




Call 703-324-8625

Winter 2010



Winter 2010

C H I L D R E N ’ S C O R N E R / D A N C E

DancePlease remember:• All dance instructors have different teaching

styles. • Ballet classes require ballet attire (leotard, tights

and appropriate shoes.)• For other classes, be sure to wear comfortable

clothing. Any clothing requirements will be dis-cussed at the first class.

• Check the listings for information on couples-only classes.

• Instructional aids, publications and tapes may be available for optional purchase in some dance classes.

Adult Ballet/Stretch For students who have danced before or those who wish to learn. This class is a unique combination of ballet fundamentals and stretching.

1PB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$130


(18-Adult)OakMarREC T 6:30pm 1421505401 01/12 1PB

Intro to Ballet Introduction to basic ballet positions. Short attention spans require frequent shifting of ballet activities, in addition to other activities such as creative move-ment.

1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66


(5-7 yrs) OakMarREC M 5:30pm 1421500301 01/11 1PAProvREC T 6pm 1591500301 01/12 1PAWkfld/Moore Sa 9am 1831500301 01/09 1PAWkfld/Moore F 7:30pm 1831500302 01/15 1PACubRunREC M 2:30pm 1921500301 01/11 1PACubRunREC M 4:30pm 1921500302 01/11 1PACherryRnES Th 3:30pm 0211500301 01/14 APDA

Ballet I Basic ballet fundamentals will help develop self-con-fidence, posture and body awareness. It is recom-mended that students purchase shoes, leotard and tights after first session.

1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66APVH 10--55 minute lessons--$160


(5-7 yrs) FryingPanPk M 3:30pm 2821506501 01/11 APDARestonCnsv M 4pm 4571506501 01/04 APVHRestonCnsv Sa 10:45am 4571506503 01/09 APVHRestonCnsv Su 1pm 4571506504 01/10 APVH(6-8 yrs) OakMarREC M 6:30pm 1421500201 01/11 1PAWkfld/Moore Sa 10am 1831500201 01/09 1PACubRunREC M 3:30pm 1921500201 01/11 1PACherryRnES Th 4:30pm 0211500201 01/14 APDASilvrbrkES W 4pm 1051500201 01/13 APDAWakeFrstES M 4pm 1181500201 01/11 APDA

(8-12 yrs) HollinMdES T 6pm 0621500801 01/12 APDATerrCtrES W 4pm 1121500801 01/13 APDAWakeFrstES M 4pm 1181500801 01/11 APDA(13-Adult) Wkfld/Moore T 8pm 1831510501 01/12 1PAWkfld/Moore Th 7pm 1831510502 01/14 1PA

Ballet I for Boys A class for active boys who wish to learn (undercov-er, of course) how to dance, play and partner. Dance attire required.

APVH 10--55 minute lessons--$160


(6-10 yrs)RestonCnsv M 3:45pm 4571508301 01/04 APVH

Ballet II Prerequisite: Ballet I.

1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66 APVH 10--55 minute lessons--$160


(6-8 yrs)FryingPanPk M 4:30pm 2821500501 01/11 APDAWakeFrstES M 5pm 1181500501 01/11 APDA(8-12 yrs)Wkfld/Moore T 5pm 1831500901 01/12 1PACherryRnES Th 5:30pm 0211500901 01/14 APDASilvrbrkES W 5pm 1051500901 01/13 APDATerrCtrES W 5pm 1121500901 01/13 APDAWakeFrstES M 5pm 1181500901 01/11 APDA


For anyone, child or adult, who has dreamed of perfect arabesques and pir-ouettes, a Park Authority ballet class is the right place to start. With instructors who are as kind and encouraging as they are experienced and talented, park class-es are conveniently located at RECenters, in schools and at partner locations across the county.

http://parktakes.fairfaxcounty.gov/rev1_browseresult.asp?category=DANCE+&desckeyword=&age=9999&match=matchall&Submit=Search

Winter 2010

D A N C E

Ballet III Prerequisite: Ballet II or equivalent.

APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66


(8-10 yrs)WakeFrstES M 6pm 1181508001 01/11 APDA(8-14 yrs) TerrCtrES W 6pm 1121536901 01/13 APDA

Pre-Pointe A pointe preparation class with exercises designed to prepare students for pointe work.



(9-Adult) SilvrbrkES W 6pm 1051510701 01/13 APDA

Ballet & Tap Introduction to basic steps and movements.

APVA 8--55 minute lessons--$114


(6-8 yrs)DanceCo T 5:30pm 4651503701 01/05 APVA

Ballet & Tap II (6-8 yrs) Prerequisite: Ballet & Tap I or equivalent.

APVA 8--55 minute lessons--$114


(6-8 yrs)DanceCo W 5:30pm 4651506301 01/06 APVA

Ballet & Jazz Introduction to basic steps and movements for both ballet and jazz.

1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87


(6-12 yrs) Wkfld/Moore F 6:30pm 1831500601 01/15 1PAMtVernREC Th 6pm 4721500601 01/14 1PA

Combo Dance & Tap Students will be exposed to such dance forms as ballet, jazz and tap. In this group environment, stu-dents also will benefit from interactions with other students.

1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66


(5-8 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Sa 10am 1831502801 01/09 1PAStrtLndES W 6pm 1101502801 01/13 APDA

Tap Introduction to basic tap techniques, counting and movement with music. Exercise and combination to

strengthen muscles and increase stamina.

1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APEB 10--55 minute lessons--$83 APVH 10--55 minute lessons--$160


(6-11 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Su 2pm 1831502201 01/10 1PALeeREC Su 5pm 4561502201 01/10 1PARestonCnsv W 5pm 4571502201 01/06 APVH(13-Adult) OakMarREC T 8:10pm 1421503501 01/12 1PASoRunREC M 6pm 1671503501 01/11 1PAWkfld/Moore Su 3pm 1831503501 01/10 1PAFryingPanPk Th 7:30pm 2821503501 01/14 APEB

Tap II For students with some experience. A more complex class than Tap I.

1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APVA 8--55 minute lessons--$114 APVH 10--55 minute lessons--$160


(6-12 yrs) LeeREC Su 6pm 4561506901 01/10 1PA(13-Adult) SoRunREC M 7pm 1671506201 01/11 1PALeeREC Su 7pm 4561506201 01/10 1PA

Tap Techniques Learn to be light on your feet through basic steps,

tap combinations and routines. This adult tap dance class provides exercise, rhythm and fun.



(13-Adult)LeeREC Su 4pm 4561510801 01/10 1PA

Jazz I Introduction to basic leaps and turns, combinations to music and visual expression of the music.

APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66 APVA 8--55 minute lessons--$114 APVH 10--55 minute lessons--$160


(9-12 yrs)StrtLndES W 8pm 1101503901 01/13 APDARestonCnsv M 4pm 4571503901 01/04 APVH

Jazz/Hip Hop I Students will be introduced to the basic music, movements, vocabulary and styles of contemporary and classical jazz and hip hop.



(8-12 yrs)HollinMdES T 8pm 0621507101 01/12 APDA

Hip Hop Get into the beat with the latest street dances. These


Park Profile . . .

Tiffany HowardTiffany Howard started dancing when she was seven with ballet lessons in her hometown of Brooklyn, New York. She did exercices a la barre for four years, then turned her interest to jazz dancing. Her mom wanted Tiffany involved in sports, so she added cheerleading to her activities, but by fifth grade, her heart belonged to hip-hop. Today, the 26-year-old supervisor at one of the county’s School-Aged Child Care (SACC) sites directs a traveling team of hip-hopping kids, Tinks in Training (named after their leader, who’s known as Tink-Tink in hip-hop circles.) She’s appeared in two music videos and in opening acts for musical shows, and her Tinks in Training took first place at a county-wide talent show at Thomas Edison High School. For the Park Authority, Tiffany teaches hip-hop for kids and adults at community-based classes held at Silverbrook Elementary and Irving Middle School.

What is hip-hop? The art of dance. It’s my life. I feel the music and it makes me move.

Benefits? There’s a lot of cardio exercise in hip-hop. Everything is pumping, and you get your heart rate going. But most of all, it’s just fun!

Favorite tune for dancing? Michael Jackson’s 2000 Watts. It has a little bit of pop and a little bit of

hip-hop. It speeds up and it slows down. It’s a song that brings out your personality when you dance, and I like that.

Newcomers to hip-hop should remember . . . It’s never as hard as it seems. You just have to be willing to try. As long as you let me help you, you can do it – I promise – and you’ll love it.

Your treat in teaching? Seeing the faces of the kids. It’s very inspiring. Once they get it, they are so happy!

Dance Instructors WantedQualified dance instructors needed to teach ballet and hip hop classes for children. Call Jennifer Braun (703/324-5540) for details or email [email protected] for an ap-plication

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dance routines are great for exercise, coordination, balance and flexibility.

1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66 APVA 8--55 minute lessons--$114APVH 10--55 minute lessons--$160


(8-13 yrs)ProvREC T 7pm 1591504001 01/12 1PAProvREC W 6pm 1591504002 01/13 1PASpHillREC F 6pm 1751504001 01/15 1PAWkfld/Moore W 5pm 1831504001 01/13 1PACubRunREC Th 4:30pm 1921504001 01/14 1PALeeREC Sa 1pm 4561504001 01/09 1PALeeREC F 4pm 4561504002 01/15 1PAMtVernREC Th 7pm 4721504001 01/14 1PABrookfldES F 6pm 0111504001 01/15 APDAHollinMdES T 7pm 0621504001 01/12 APDAMantuaES M 6pm 0821504001 01/11 APDAOakViewES W 6pm 0911504001 01/13 APDASilvrbrkES W 7pm 1051504001 01/13 APDAStrtLndES W 7pm 1101504001 01/13 APDAUnionMlES T 6pm 1151504001 01/12 APDAWestgateES W 6pm 1241504001 01/13 APDAIrvingMS F 7pm 2091504001 01/15 APDARestonCnsv M 5pm 4571504001 01/04 APVH(13-17 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Su 3pm 1831504101 01/10 1PABrookfldES F 7pm 0111504101 01/15 APDAMantuaES M 7pm 0821504101 01/11 APDAOakViewES W 8pm 0911504101 01/13 APDAWestgateES W 7pm 1241504101 01/13 APDA(16-Adult) ProvREC W 7pm 1591504201 01/13 1PAWkfld/Moore Th 8pm 1831504201 01/14 1PAWkfld/Moore W 8pm 18315042021 01/13 1PAMantuaES M 8pm 0821504201 01/11 APDAUnionMlES T 8pm 1151504201 01/12 APDA

Hip Hop II Prerequisite: Hip Hop I or equivalent.



(8-13 yrs)OakMarREC F 5pm 1421504801 01/15 1PAWkfld/Moore Su 4pm 1831504801 01/10 1PAOakViewES W 7pm 0911504801 01/13 APDAUnionMlES T 7pm 1151504801 01/12 APDAIrvingMS F 8pm 2091504801 01/15 APDA(13-17 yrs)IrvingMS F 8pm 2091504301 01/15 APDA

Senior Tea Dance Rumba & Cha-Cha This course teaches the most common Latin rhythm dances -- rumba and cha-cha. Course includes 45 minutes of instruction and 45 minutes of practice.



(55+)ProvREC Th 2pm 1591518501 01/14 1PBSpHillREC M 1:30pm 1751518501 01/11 1PB

Senior Tea Dance Waltz & Fox TrotThis course concentrates on the “smooth” ballroom dances -- waltz and fox trot. Course includes 45 min-utes of instruction and 45 minutes of practice.



(55+)ProvREC Th 2pm 1591518401 01/14 1PBSpHillREC T 1:30pm 1751518401 01/12 1PB

Ballroom Dancing I Intro to basics of traditional American ballroom dance. Learn proper dance position and how to lead and follow. Dances include foxtrot, waltz, rumba and cha-cha.



(13-Adult) Singles & CouplesOakMarREC F 6pm 1421511001 01/15 1PAProvREC Th 6pm 1591511001 01/14 1PASpHillREC Su 5:30pm 1751511001 01/10 1PA

CubRunREC Sa 7pm 1921511001 01/09 1PACubRunREC F 7pm 1921511002 01/15 1PAMtVernREC Th 7:30pm 4721511001 01/14 1PAWolftrapES T 7pm 1301511001 01/12 APDAThmsJefHS W 7pm 3251511001 01/13 APDAMarshallHS W 7pm 3301511001 01/13 APDA(13-Adult) Couples only SoRunREC F 6:30pm 1671516601 01/15 1PAWkfld/Moore Sa 6pm 1831516601 01/09 1PAWkfld/Moore Su 7pm 1831516602 01/10 1PAWkfld/Moore F 7:30pm 1831516603 01/15 1PALeeREC M 7pm 4561516601 01/11 1PALeeREC Th 7pm 4561516602 01/14 1PABonnieBES W 7pm 0081516601 01/13 APDAPoeMS M 7pm 2151516601 01/11 APDAHerndonHS M 7pm 3091516601 01/11 APDA

Ballroom Dancing II Prerequisite: Ballroom I or equivalent.



(13-Adult) Singles & CouplesThmsJefHS W 8pm 3251511101 01/13 APDA(13-Adult) Couples only SoRunREC F 7:30pm 1671516701 01/15 1PASpHillREC Su 5:30pm 1751516701 01/10 1PAWkfld/Moore Su 6pm 1831516701 01/10 1PAWkfld/Moore F 8:30pm 1831516702 01/15 1PALeeREC M 7pm 4561516701 01/11 1PALeeREC Th 8pm 4561516702 01/14 1PABonnieBES W 8pm 0081516701 01/13 APDAHerndonHS M 8pm 3091516701 01/11 APDA


Banish your dance floor nervousness! Let the Park Authority’s dance classes get you ready to step out with poise and confidence the next time someone asks, “May I have this dance?”

Tea Dances (all ages) and American Ballroom Dances (55+)Dances are held at the Lincolnia Senior Center. Tea Dances: pay $3 at the door, held 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month from 2-4pm. Ballroom Dances: pay $2 at the door, held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1-3pm. Disk jockey: Geserick. Call 703-914-0223 for information.

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Ballroom Dancing III Prerequisite: Ballroom II or equivalent.



(13-Adult) Singles & CouplesSpHillREC Su 7:30pm 1751511201 01/10 1PA(13-Adult) Couples only LeeREC M 8pm 4561516801 01/11 1PALeeREC Th 8pm 4561516802 01/14 1PAPoeMS M 8pm 2151516801 01/11 APDAHerndonHS M 9pm 3091516801 01/11 APDA

Ballroom Dancing IV Prerequisite: Ballroom III or equivalent.



(13-Adult) Couples onlyLeeREC M 8pm 4561526501 01/11 1PA

Ballroom Wedding Dances Learn to dance for that special occasion or just take the course to learn the most popular ballroom wed-ding dances: waltz, foxtrot and rumba. Learn proper dance position, how to lead and follow, and basic patterns that you can use to form a dance routine.

APBC 8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$99


(13-Adult)FallsChHS M 8:30pm 3051513801 01/11 APBC

Social Ballroom for Adult Singles & Couples IIf you want to dance but don’t have a partner, this is the class for you. Learn the basics of waltz, rumba, foxtrot, tango, swing, cha-cha and merengue.



(13-Adult)FfxGovtCtr F 7pm 4161516201 01/15 APDA

Social Dance-Basic Survival I Designed with the non-dancer in mind. Learn the basics of the waltz, rumba, foxtrot, tango, swing, cha-cha and merengue. Partners encouraged, singles welcome.



(13-Adult)KeeneMlES Th 7pm 0681515701 01/14 APBCLittleRnES T 7pm 0781515701 01/12 APBCChantilyHS W 7pm 3021515701 01/13 APBCFallsChHS M 7pm 3051515701 01/11 APBC

Social Dance-Basic Survival II Prerequisite: Social Dance Basic Survival I. Continue expanding skills learned in level I. Class may focus on only two dances per class series to expand the student’s ability in and knowledge of those dances. All dances will be covered within four series.

APBC 8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$99APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66


(13-Adult)KeeneMlES Th 8:30pm 0681515801 01/14 APBC

LittleRnES T 8:30pm 0781515801 01/12 APBCFfxGovtCtr F 9pm 4161515801 01/15 APDA

Swing Dance I Learn the basic swing and jitterbug steps.

1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 1PD 5--55 minute lessons--$43APBC 8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$99APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66 APEA 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$124


(13-Adult)OakMarREC Sa 7pm 1421511701 01/09 1PAProvREC Su 5pm 1591511701 01/10 1PASpHillREC Su 3:30am 1751511701 01/10 1PAWkfld/Moore F 6:30pm 1831511701 01/15 1PAMtVernREC Th 8:30pm 4721511701 01/14 1PDFryingPanPk Th 7pm 2821511701 01/14 APDAGrtFlsGrange W 7pm 5571511701 01/13 APEAWolftrapES T 8pm 1301511701 01/12 APDAChantilyHS W 8:30pm 3021511701 01/13 APBC

Swing Dance II Prerequisite: Swing Dance I or equivalent.



(13-Adult)ProvREC Su 4pm 1591511801 01/10 1PAFryingPanPk Th 8pm 2821511801 01/14 APDA

West Coast SwingThis slotted dance allows for more freedom and playfulness, and it can be flirtatious, especially for the women who get to do the expressive swivel walks and hip swings. Singles are welcome, partners are recommended.



(13-Adult)SpHillREC Su 4:30pm 1751957701 01/10 1PA

Hustle Full of fast and interesting arm locks. Good lead and follow skills as well as dance style are stressed. Singles are welcome, partners are recommended.



(13-Adult)SpHillREC F 6pm 1751514801 01/15 1PA

Beginning Line Dance I Beginner level line dance taught to a variety of music types.



(13-Adult)ProvREC Su 1:15pm 1591508401 01/10 1PA

Country & Western Line Dancing Beginning I A variety of country and western line dances. Singles

and couples welcome.



(13-Adult)OakMarREC Su 6pm 1421512001 01/10 1PALeeREC Sa 4pm 4561512001 01/09 1PAFryingPanPk W 7pm 2821512001 01/13 APDALaneES T 7pm 0731512001 01/12 APDA

Country & Western Line Dancing Beginning II Prerequisite: Country & Western Line Dance Begin-ning I or equivalent.



(13-Adult)OakMarREC Su 7pm 1421512101 01/10 1PAFryingPanPk W 8pm 2821512101 01/13 APDALaneES T 8pm 0731512101 01/12 APDA

Country & Western Dancing I Learn the latest in basic country dancing in this fun, relaxed setting. Singles and couples welcome.



(13-Adult)CubRunREC F 8pm 1921512501 01/15 1PALeeREC Sa 5pm 4561512501 01/09 1PA

Clogging II Prerequisite: Clogging I or equivalent.



(13-Adult)Wkfld/Moore M 7pm 1831513601 01/11 1PA

Irish Dance for Kids III Prerequisite: Irish Dance II or equivalent. Students will begin using a hard soled shoe.



(8-17 yrs) SoRunREC W 6:30pm 1671504501 01/13 1PA

Irish Step Dance Learn the basic steps of traditional Irish step danc-ing, popularized in Riverdance and Lords of the Dance.

1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APVH 10--55 minute lessons--$160


(5-10 yrs)SoRunREC W 4:30pm 1671537301 01/13 1PA

Irish Step Dance II Prerequisite: Irish Step Dance I or equivalent.



(9-16 yrs)SoRunREC W 5:30pm 1671539801 01/13 1PA


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Salsa Latin dance is HOT! Learn the basics of salsa and dance to current Latin hits.



(13-Adult) Singles & Couples ProvREC Th 5pm 1591535701 01/14 1PASpHillREC F 7am 1751535701 01/15 1PAWkfld/Moore T 7pm 1831505701 01/12 1PAThmsJefHS W 9pm 3251535701 01/13 APDAMarshallHS W 8pm 3301535701 01/13 APDAFfxGovtCtr F 8pm 4161535701 01/15 APDA

Salsa and Latin Feel the heat! Learn the basic steps of today’s hottest dances.



(16-Adult)SoRunREC Sa 6pm 1671517701 01/09 1PASoRunREC Sa 7pm 1671517702 01/09 1PASoRunREC Su 4pm 1671517703 01/10 1PACubRunREC F 8pm 1921517701 01/15 1PAChstrbrkES Th 7pm 0221517701 01/14 APDA

Salsa and Latin II Prerequisite: Salsa and Latin I or equivalent.



(13-Adult)SoRunREC Su 5pm 1671519001 01/10 1PASpHillREC F 7pm 1751519001 01/15 1PA

Salsa and Latin IIIPrerequisite: Salsa and Latin II or equivalent



(13-Adult)SoRunREC Su 6pm 1671519101 01/10 1PA

Latin Dancing I Add rhythm and flair to your moves with the latest in Latin dancing with dances like salsa, rhumba, cumbia, freestyle and merengue.



(13-Adult) Singles/CouplesProvREC Sa 5pm 1591511501 01/09 1PALeeREC Su 2pm 4561511501 01/10 1PA

Latin Dancing II Prerequisite: Latin I or equivalent.



(13-Adult)LeeREC Su 3pm 4561511601 01/10 1PA


Pilates Reformer Classesnow at THREE RECenters

Providence, South Run and Lee District

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Tango I Learn the classic dance of romance from Argentina.



(13-Adult)ProvREC Sa 4pm 1591511301 01/09 1PASpHillREC Su 6:30pm 1751511301 01/10 1PAMtVernREC Th 8:30pm 4721511301 02/18 1PDChstrbrkES Th 8pm 0221511301 01/14 APDA

Tango II Prerequisite: Tango I or equivalent.



(13-Adult)SpHillREC Su 6:30pm 1751511401 01/10 1PA

Flamenco I Learn footwork, arm and hand movements, the carriage of the body and the castanet-playing tech-niques that make flamenco dance so unique.



(8-12 yrs) OakMarREC Sa 6pm 1421518101 01/09 1PA(8-Adult) CubRunREC Su 5:30pm 1921515301 01/10 1PA(13-Adult)OakMarREC Sa 5pm 1421518201 01/09 1PA

Flamenco II Prerequisite: Flamenco I or equivalent.



(8-Adult) CubRunREC Su 6:30pm 1921515401 01/10 1PA

Belly Dance I Join in the fun and get in shape while learning the magic and mystery of the oldest dance form.



(10-Adult) OakMarREC F 7pm 1421539201 01/15 1PACubRunREC T 7:45pm 1921539201 01/12 1PA(18-Adult) ProvREC Sa 10am 1591514201 01/09 1PAWkfld/Moore Sa 5pm 1831514201 01/09 1PAWkfld/Moore T 7pm 1831514202 01/12 1PA

Belly Dance II Prerequisite: Belly Dance I or equivalent. Students should have a veil, as a veil dance routine will be taught.



(18-Adult) OakMarREC F 8pm 1421514301 01/15 1PAProvREC Sa 11am 1591514301 01/09 1PAWkfld/Moore M 8pm 1831514301 01/11 1PACubRunREC T 6:45pm 1921514301 01/12 1PA


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Belly Dance - All Levels Join in the fun and get in shape while learning the magic and mystery of the oldest dance form. For the beginner and students with some experience.



(10-Adult) Wkfld/Moore Su 1pm 1831539301 01/10 1PAHayfieldES T 7pm 0601539301 01/12 APDA

Bollywood Style Dance One of the hottest dances today, Bollywood-style dance is filled with fast moves and provides a fun workout! Dress in loose clothing.



(6-12 yrs) Wkfld/Moore W 4pm 1831526701 01/13 1PAWkfld/Moore W 3pm 1831526702 01/13 1PA

Caribbean Dance A unique and fun class that is comprised various styles such as dancehall, hip-hop, reggae, belly danc-ing, calypso and more.



(13-Adult)Wkfld/Moore Su 4pm 1831513901 01/10 1PA

Hawiian Dance II Prerequisite: Hawaiian Dance I or equivalent. Stu-dents should wear loose skirts.



(13-Adult)SpHillREC Su 2pm 1751537101 01/10 1PB

Hula Dance Enjoy varied aspects as a means of fitness and fun. Wear loose comfortable clothing.



(13-Adult)SpHillREC Su 1pm 1751511901 01/10 1PA

Day Trips & ToursFor departure and return schedules, weather related information and/or schedule changes, call the TOURS HOTLINE at 703-324-8687 (324-TOUR) for recorded information. Email [email protected] and automatically receive a list of upcoming tours. If you would like to receive the Trips and Tours supplemental brochure please contact the Tours Program Coordinator at 703-324-5220 and leave your name and address.

Transportation: Transportation for most tours is by charter motorcoach equipped with reclining seats and restroom. However, for trips with low enroll-ment, a 22-passenger bus may be substituted. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time at your departure location and do not wait for the bus inside businesses or nearby establishments. Call 703-222-4664 for tour reservations.

Bus Seating: We do not have reserved seating on trips. Participants may select seats on a first-come first-served basis. Usually two seats adjacent to the driver are reserved for the trip escort and a tour guide (if needed). We generally leave a few seats available on the bus for interpreters when needed, in the rare case of a defective seat or for persons who may experience motion sickness. The trip escort will try to accommodate requests for special seating when possible.

Age Parameters: All minors must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. Only children five and older may travel by motorcoach.

Alcohol: No kegs, open cans or glass containers are al-lowed inside the coach. No large coolers are allowed unless the cooler can be positioned on the back seat so that it doesn’t take away a seat from any pas-senger. Damage or spillage from a cooler can stain coach seat upholstery and comprise the cleanliness and appearance of the bus.

Registration: Use the registration form at the back of Parktakes. Tour Reservations may be made by internet, mail, fax, in person or by telephone with a MasterCard or Visa, and are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the trip is filled.

Discounts: Early registration discounts apply only to tours first advertised in this issue of Parktakes. The half-price fees for in-county senior adults do not apply to tours. The class scholarship policies also do not apply to tours.

Persons with Disabilities: Persons with disabilities requiring ADA accommodations must call 703-324-8563 at least 10 business days in advance of the scheduled activity. TTY 703-803-3354. Cancellations: We reserve the right to cancel a tour due to low enrollment and/or other circum-stances. If a tour is cancelled, all registrants will be notified, and all fees will be refunded. Tours will not be cancelled due to inclement weather unless you are notified by phone. Call 703-324-TOUR (8687) for emergency weather instructions.


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Refund Policy: For one-day tours, refunds, credits or transfer will be allowed up to 14 business days prior to the tour date. Cancellations/refund requests re-ceived 13 or fewer days prior to the tour date will not be granted because of deadlines from bus company and vendors. For trips requiring deposits, the deposit is nonrefundable. You can, however, substitute an-other person in your place.

The FCPA retains the right to decline, accept or retain any person as a member of a tour when such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the health, safety or general welfare of the tour group or the individual concerned.

Schedule times are approximate. Reasonable sub-stitutions for some items included in the printed trip description may be necessary in certain cases. Refunds are not given for delays or changes in the itinerary due to weather, traffic, security delays, crowds, mechanical breakdown or other factors be-yond the Park Authority’s control. FCPA is not liable for cost of tickets, meals or expenses due to schedule changes.

Confirmation and Itinerary: The week before a trip, you should receive an itinerary in the mail.

Departure/Return LocationsFairfax County Government Center (park in com-muter lot), 12000 Government Center Pkwy, FairfaxFair Oaks Mall, (lot #1 across from the Marriot Hotel in the Macy’s lot), Rts. 66 and 50, FairfaxFranconia Station, (park in the front lot) 6121 Fran-conia Rd, Alexandria George Mason Regional Library, (park along the tree line) 7001 Little River Turnpike, AnnandaleGeorge Washington RECenter, 8426 Old Mount Ver-non Rd, AlexandriaMason Government Center, (park along the fence) 6507 Columbia Pike, AnnandaleFalls Church High School, (park by the tennis courts) 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls ChurchSouth County Government Center, (park behind the building) 8350 Richmond Highway, Alexandria

Readvertised ToursThe following tours are open for registration im-mediately. These tours were advertised previously in the Fall 2009 Parktakes and are not eligible for early registration discounts:

Grand Illumination, Williamsburg, VASunday,December6 Fee:$99 Code:3164902901Includes motorcoach. Celebrate the winter holidays with candle-filled streets and decorated store fronts throughout Colonial Williamsburg. The unforgettable night features fireworks, music and candlelit build-ings. All events are outdoors dress appropriately for the evening weather. Bus pick-up/return schedule: Fair Oaks Mall - depart 9am, return 1:30am; Mason Government Center - depart 9:30am, return 1am; South County Government Center- depart 10am, return 12:30am.

Miracle of Christmas, Sight and Sound Theater, PASaturday,December19 Fee:$164 Code:3164933901Includes motorcoach, meal and show admission.

Catch the spirit of the season with this spellbinding show. Miracle of Christmas is the story of Mary and baby Jesus. Witness their journey of faith and love and be awe-inspired by the beautiful costumes and live nativity scene. Bus pick-up/return schedule is: Fairfax County Government Center- depart 7am, return 9pm; George Mason Library- depart 7:30am, return 8:30pm; Franconia Police Station-depart 8am, return 8pm.

Christmas Spectacular - Radio City Music Hall, NY Trip includes motorcoach and admission, second mezzanine seating. See the famous Rockettes in their timeless performance of Christmas Spectacular. Time has been allotted for before or after the show shopping and sightseeing. The motorcoach pick-up/return schedule is as follows:

Show times 2:00pm: Fair Oaks Mall- depart 6am, return 11pm; Mason Government Center - depart 6:30am, return 10:30pm; South County Government Center - depart 7am, return 10pm.

Show times 4:00pm & 4:30pm: Fair Oaks Mall- depart 6:30am, return 12am; Mason Government Center - depart 7am, return 11:30pm; South County Govern-ment Center - depart 7:30am, return 11pm. Date ShowTime Code FeePeakPerformancesFri,Dec4 4:00pm 3164913403 $194Fri,Dec11 4:30pm 3164913404 $194Sat,Dec12 4:30pm 3164913405 $194Sun,Dec13 2:00pm 3164913301 $194Sat,Dec19 4:30pm 3164913406 $194

New Tours

(The following tours are new in this issue and are eligible for early registration.)

Maymont Flower and Garden Show, Richmond, VA Saturday,February20 Fee:$74 Code:3161906001Includes motorcoach and admission. Break up the doldrums of winter and add a splash of floral color at the Maymont Flower & Garden Show in the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The show will offer the latest in horticultural gardens, seminars and a marketplace filled with goodies that will have you dreaming of spring. Bus pick-up/return sched-ule: Fair Oaks Mall- depart 8am, return 6:30pm; Mason Government Center - depart 8:30am, return 6pm; Franconia Police Station- depart 9am, return 5:30pm.

Philadelphia Flower Show, Philadelphia, PAIncludes motorcoach and show admission. Travel the world inside the Pennsylvania Convention Cen-ter through landscapes, floral exhibits and horticul-tural vendors at the 2010 Philadelphia Flower Show, “Passport to the World” theme. Lunch will be on your own at the show.

Flower show on March 1 bus departure/return schedule: Fair Oaks Mall - depart 6:30am, return 9pm; Mason Government Center- depart 7am, return 8:30pm; Franconia Police Station- depart 7:30am, return 8pm.

Flower shows on March 6 bus departure/return schedule: Fair Oaks Mall - depart 5:30am, return 9:15pm; Mason Government Center- depart 6am, return 8:45pm; Franconia Police Station- depart 6:30am, return 8:15pm.Date Fee CodeMonday,March1 $99 3161906201Saturday,March6 $99 3161906202

Homewood and Evergreen House, Baltimore, MDFriday,March19 Fee:$86 Code:3161907001Includes motorcoach, admissions and high tea. Tour two exquisite historic homes managed by John Hopkins University. Explore the architecture, silver, Baltimore furniture and American history at Home-wood House. You will be spell bound by the 48-room mansion known as Evergreen House. The Garrett family home is filled with post-Impressionist paint-ings, drawing by Degas and Picasso, and collections of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain to name a few of the elegant collections to view. Bus pick-up/return schedule: Fair Oaks Mall- depart 8:45am, return 4:45pm; Mason Government Center- depart 9:15am, return 4:15pm; Franconia Police Station- depart 9:45am, return 3:45pm.

Skyline Caverns, Front Royal, VASaturday,February13 Fee:$63 Code:3161902201Includes motorcoach, and admission. No matter what the weather is like outside, the caverns are always a comfortable 54 degrees. See rare anthodite formations, stunning cave crystals that are only found a few places on Earth. The cavern tour also includes Fairyland Lake, the Capital Dome and the 37-foot Rainbow Waterfall. On the motor coach, a Riverbend naturalist will discuss the geology of the area and stop at a few points of interest. Lunch will be on your own at a local restaurant. Bus pick-up/return schedule: Fair Oaks Mall- depart 8am, return 3pm; Mason Government Center- depart 8:30am, re-turn 3:30pm; Franconia Police Station- depart 9am, return 3:45pm.

Impressionists in Washington, D.CSaturday,March20 Fee:$55 Code:3161902601Includes motorcoach, and admission. Monet, Manet, Cezanne and other impressionists headed out-of-doors, “en plein air,” in order to capture the ever changing moods of light, atmosphere, landscapes and seasons. Guided by a Riverbend Artist Group mem-ber, explore the impressionists: their lives, influences and paintings. Lunch is on your own in the museum cafeteria. We will visit the museum shop. Bus pick-up/return schedule: Fair Oaks Mall- depart 8:30am, return 6pm; Mason Government Center- depart 9am, return 5:30pm; Franconia Police Station- depart 9:30am, return 5pm.


Teamwork makes the Dream work!

Join the award-winning team of Adapted Aquatics VolunteersCall 703-324-8565 for information.

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Equestrian and Farm

Equestrian Classes

English Style Riding LessonsPlease note that if you are unable to attend class, you must notify the stable at least one day in advance. Please check with the stable; there may be a make-up fee charged. For safety’s sake, students must wear riding helmets and hard-soled shoes with a heel, not athletic shoes.

Lucia Farms14490 Berlin Turnpike. Lovettsville, VA, approxi-mately 60 minutes from Fairfax City. Lucia Farms is dedicated to educating students on quality horses and ponies in a safe and friendly environment. Class size limited to eight students. Student should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to class time in order to prepare their horse. Maximum weight of student must not exceed 200 pounds. Stable has indoor and outdoor lighted facilities.

Horseback Riding-Beginner For the student who has never taken lessons and wants to learn the very basics.

AHAC 6--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$262


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Horseback Riding-Beginner Plus For the student who can trot and post well, has cor-rect basic position.

AHAC 6--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$262


(8-12 yrs)LuciaFarms Th 4:30pm 4851851201 01/14 AHAC

Equestrian Events

SaturdaysDecember 12, January 9, February 6Virginia Hunter Horse Show Series9am, Frying Pan Farm Park, 703-437-9101 Classes include hunters, ponies, equitation and more. Held indoors rain or shine. Spectators FREE

SundaysDecember 6, January 17, February 7, and March 14Just Jumper Horse Show Series9am, Frying Pan Farm Park, 703-437-9101. Watch local residents compete for a blue ribbon in a variety of jumping classes. Held indoors rain or shine. Spec-tators FREE

Equestrian Facilities

Frying Pan Farm Park2709 West Ox Rd., Herndon703/437-9101Frying Pan Farm Park has indoor and outdoor riding arenas, trails and jump equipment. Throughout the year, horse shows make regular use of the Activity Center’s exhibit areas and barns (with stalls for 171 horses). Due to the heavy use of the Activity Cen-ter’s indoor riding arena, please call for availability. COST: (with your own horse) $12/horse per hour, plus $5.50 with instructor.

Frying Pan Farm Park DOES NOT provide riding les-sons or rent out horses.

Turner Farm Park925 Springvale Rd., Great Falls703-388-2807This former dairy farm, saved from development by a public/private partnership, includes almost 40 acres of open fields enclosed by perimeter fencing and open for general riding. Features include a novice level cross country course complete with water, ditch and bank complexes; a round pen; and a large multi-purpose outdoor arena (200’ x 300’) with all-weather footing, stadium jumps and dressage markers. Use of the equestrian facilities is free, and reservations are not required. The facilities are available from dawn to dusk daily. Turner Farm Park does not have horses for rent; you need to bring your own.

Equestrian Trails

The following trails are open to horses and riders:Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax StationClarke Crossing Park, 9850 Clarks Crossing, ViennaDifficult Run Stream Valley Park, from W&OD Trail

in Reston to Leesburg PikeFox Mill District Park, 2801 Fox Mill Road, ChantillyFrying Pan Park, 2709 West Ox Road, HerndonLake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, RestonPopes Head Park, 5600 Quiet Brook Road, CliftonRiverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great FallsTamarack Park, 10400 Hunter Station Road, Hern-don

If you have questions on trails, call 703-324-8726.

Kidwell Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park

2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA 20171703-437-9101www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/fpp

Visitor CenterDating back to the 1890s, this converted dairy barn has new life as the Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center. Begin your visit at this beautifully renovated building that houses the park’s business office and research library (accessible by appointment). The rentable auditorium and meeting rooms host dance, exercise, performing arts and fine arts classes. (See corresponding sections.) Call for rental rates and room availability.

Dig into the PastExperience life in a 1930s farming community in the Visitor Center’s new exhibit, “Dig into the Past.” This powerful collection recalls Fairfax County’s rich agricultural past. Travel back in time and let local families show you what life was like on the family farm.

Down on the FarmMeet draft horses, chickens, peacocks, rabbits, sheep, goats, cows and pigs at Kidwell Farm, Frying Pan Farm Park’s working farm of the 1930s. Greet the friendly farm animals, take a wagon ride or watch the farm hands at work. The farm is open daily 9am-5pm. Groups are welcome and school pro-grams are available by appointment. Call for further information.

Farm Animal Babies Sheep, pigs, goats and cows deliver babies during late winter and early spring. January through April is the busiest time. Stop by often to visit the new arrivals. Visit the park’s website or call for birth updates.

Frying Pan Farm Country Store703-437-9101The Country Store has many unique items, perfect presents for family and friends! Gift ideas for family fun include educational games, books and puzzles for farm, nature, equestrian and history enthusiasts. Toy animals depicting farm and native wildlife spe-cies, children’s gardening tools and toy farm tractors are plentiful. Find a wide selection of local history books, seasonal specialties and home décor items. Old-fashioned candy sticks, drinks, snacks and farm fresh eggs are available. Housed in the restored


Horses and riders are welcome on the trails and in the rings at Frying Pan Farm Park and Turner Park.

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Vocational Agricultural Shop (built in 1920), there are store displays on 125 years of Floris community history. Open Monday-Saturday 10am-4:30pm; Sunday 1-4:30pm

Acoustic Jam1-4pm, Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center or Country Store, 703-437-9101. Whether you’re pickin’, strummin or just listenin’ - it’s an old-fash-ioned knee-slappin’, finger-poppin’, toe-tappin’ good time! Bring your instrument or come by to enjoy this drop-in music session. The Acoustic Jam brings music to the farm on the first and third Sundays of each month. For December 6, meet at the Frying Pan Visitor Center. For December 20, January 3 and 17, February 7 and 21, meet at the Frying Pan Country Store. FREE

December

13 SundayChristmas at the Farm12:30-1:30pm or 2:30-3:30pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, 703-437-9101. Enjoy a special holiday visit with the farm animals in the Kidwell Barn. Take a wagon ride with Santa through the woods and fields and peek in the Kidwell Farm House to see it deco-rated for the holidays. Activities include a holiday craft to take home and a special Christmas puppet show. Pre-paid reservations required. Canceled if rain. $6

NEW! Little Hands on the FarmMondays: January 11, 25; February 8, 22 (2-4 yr. olds: 9:45-10:30am, with an adult)Join us in the Visitor Center classroom to enjoy a farm story and activity, crafts, games or songs. Each program is different. $6/child, pre-paid reservations required.

Historic Buildings

Cider Press BuildingUnveiled in September of 2006, the newest barn at Frying Pan Farm Park houses a wonderful treasure: a two-story Mt. Gilead cider press that operated on the C.P. Jones Farm in Fairfax Station from the late 1920s through the early 1950s. Interpretive exhibits illustrate how farmers worked with the cider press to convert bushels of apples into barrels of cider. Open daily 9am-5pm

DairyEstimated to date from the 1920s, the dairy enabled the farmer to meet health department milk pro-cessing regulations that required farmers to have a building away from the barn to process milk before shipping it to market. The sink, steam cabinet, milk cooler and other equipment are from a former Fair-fax County dairy farm.

SmokehouseRelocated from the Murphy Farm on Frying Pan Road, this building was used to smoke hams for sale to the community. The Murphy family also used it as a summer kitchen.

Frying Pan Spring MeetinghouseBuilt in 1791, the Frying Pan Spring Meetinghouse once served as a hospital during the Civil War and boasts connections to Patrick Henry, James Madison and the First Amendment to the Constitution. Visitors may stroll the grounds; building open by appointment only.

Floris SchoolhouseFrom 1911 to 1920, grades one through seven and two years of high school were taught in the Floris Schoolhouse. The schoolhouse is now used for camps, scout programs and children’s classes. It is not open for tours.


Watching critters frolick in the snow is a favorite winter pasttime at Frying Pan Farm Park. Besides calves, the attractions include draft horses, sheep, goats, chickens, pea-cocks, rabbits and pigs, and the farm is open daily 9am-5pm.

Get Outside this Winter

See the Nature Section for programs that will

open the door to discovery.

Teamwork makes the Dream work!

Join the award-winning team of Adapted Aquatics VolunteersCall 703-324-8565 for information.

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Events December

5 Saturday and 6 Sunday32nd Annual Wakefield Arts and Crafts ShowSat., 9am-4pm; Sun., 10am-3:30pmAudrey Moore RECenter at Wakefield Park, 703-321-7081. One of Northern Virginia’s longest running and largest holiday shows with an outstanding tradition of quality. Handmade arts and crafts by over 130 of the metro area’s finest artisans. $2 admission, chil-dren 12 and under FREE, door prizes awarded.

5 SaturdayWine Tasting at the Oaks: Basics of Wine Tasting(21 yr. and up), 7-9pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Enjoy sipping wine and educating your palate just inside the Beltway at Hidden Oaks Nature Center with professional wine educator Dan Robinson of Total Wine. Wine aficionados and novices welcome. Sponsored by Friends of Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Proceeds benefit the center’s environmental education programs. Registration limited to 30. Advanced registration and payment required, $30/person

Children’s Holiday Shopping10am-2pm, Colvin Run General Store, 703-759-2771. For this annual event, the store is bursting with items in all price ranges. Volunteers help


Information & Registration Forms Onlinewww.TwinOaksRiding.com or call 703-723-3200

Twin Oaks Riding AcademyIn Chantilly

Now RegisteringLessonsJunior Lessons

Winter YoungRider Program

Spring Break Young Rider Camp

Young Riders learn what it’s like to own, care for, and ride their own horse.

30 minute small groupIntroduction to riding with empasis on safety & form.

January 9 February 27March 20 April 24 May 22

March 29 - April 2

Age 9 - AdultAge 6 - 9

Age 5 - 10

Age 5 - 10

English Riding 1 hour group Beginner - Advanced

For Children’s Holiday Shopping, the stores at Colvin Run Mill and Frying Pan Farm Park will be stocked with unique items, both fanciful and practical, in price ranges to match children’s budgets. And to ensure that the gifts remain a sur-prise, volunteers will be on hand to help with selection and wrapping.

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children find the perfect gift for everyone on their lists. Free wrapping assures surprises for family and friends. Please call ahead for groups of 6 or more. Adults are invited to wait on site.

Children’s Holiday Shopping12:30-3:30pm, Frying Pan Farm Park Country Store, 703-437-9101. Meet at the Old Floris Schoolhouse. Volunteers help children shop for everybody on their holiday list. The Country Store stocks many unique items in all price ranges. Free wrapping assures surprises for family and friends. Adults are invited to wait at the schoolhouse. Inclement weather date 12/12.

6 Sunday Children’s Holiday ShoppingNoon-4pm, Colvin Run General Store, 703-759-2771. (SEE 12/5.)

7 MondayChildren’s Holiday Shopping1-4pm, Colvin Run General Store, 703-759-2771. (SEE 12/5.)

Children’s Holiday Shopping3-6pm, Frying Pan Farm Park Country Store, 703-437-9101. (SEE 12/5) Inclement weather date 12/14

12 SaturdayCountry Christmas3-6pm, Colvin Run Mill, 703-759-2771. Enjoy an old-fashioned evening of family holiday fun. Visit Santa in the mill and peek at antique toys under the


Choose a park near you . . . AnnandaleBraddockBrookfieldBurke LakeClemyjontriColvin Run MillEllanor C. LawrenceFrying Pan Farm ParkGreat Falls GrangeLevelle DupellDunn LoringHidden PondJefferson Manor

For Picnics and Shelter Rentals . . .ParkIt!

JUST The Fairfax County Park Authority has 25 parks with 52 reservable sites. So chances are, there’s a perfect park in your neighborhood.

Call us for details on the gazebo at McLean Central Park and amphitheaters at Lee District, Mason District and Burke Lake Parks.

Lake AccotinkLake FairfaxLee DistrictLee HighMason DistrictMcLean CentralNottowayOlneyRiverbendStratton WoodsRoundtreeMartin Luther King

For more information, visit the parks online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks

uSpecial park features add a plus to your picnic . . .

Paddle Boats Carousels Miniature Golf Tennis Athletic Fields Tour Boats Working Farm

u Features vary from park to park. Some special features are available year round.

Train RidesVolleyballNature TrailsStocked Trout Streams PlaygroundsAmphitheatersWagon Rides

NEW! The Oaks Room at Twin Lakes Golf Course for parties, meetings, training sessions and other gatherings of up to 100. Catering and kitchen use are also available

Call 703-324-8732 for the Park Authority’s centralized picnic reservation line to schedule your picnic.

Saturday, December 59am-4pm

Sunday, December 6 10am-3:30pm

Admission: $2, children 12 and under FreeDoor Prizes Awarded

One of a kind and handmade!fBaskets fPottery fCountry Crafts f

fWood Crafts fGlass Work ffDrawings and Paintings fSculpture f

fPhotography fApparel ffLeather Goods fJewelry f

fMetal Craft fMosaics fWreathes ffOrnaments fFloral Items f

Audrey Moore RECenter in Wakefield Park8100 Braddock Rd., Annandale, VA 22003

Wakefield Park’s

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32nd Annual Wakefield Arts and Craft Show

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country Victorian Christmas tree. Join costumed members of the 49th Virginia Infantry singing carols around the campfire. Other activities include making holiday crafts and roasting marshmallows. $6 (ages 3-93)

19 SaturdayWine Tasting at the Oaks: Great Local Buys from Faraway Places(21 yr. and up), 7-9pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. (SEE 12/5.) Advanced registration and payment required, $30/person

Holiday Ice Show 11:30am-1:30pm, Mt. Vernon RECenter, 703-768-3224. See artistry on ice in this family-oriented show. Spectators welcome; admission is FREE.

29 Tuesday Snow Show10-10:40am or 11:30am-12:10pm, Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center, 703-437-9101. Bring your holiday guests and join Master Puppeteer Bob Brown in a jolly, fun filled romp through a magi-cal winter wonderland with feats of daring and skill by his delightful marionettes. Pre-paid reservations required. $4

January

9 SaturdayWine Tasting at the Oaks: Hardy Winter Reds(21 yr. and up), 7-9pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. (SEE 12/5.) Advanced registration and payment required, $30/person

10 SundayGame Day2-4pm, Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center, 703-437-9101. Bring your family and friends or meet new friends at an afternoon of old-fashioned board games. Before television and movies, friends and families would get together, talk, play and socialize over a game board. Enjoy Dominoes, Backgammon, Monopoly and Parcheesi. Play a favorite game or learn a new one. FREE

10 SundayRaise the Rafters (6 yrs and up) Enjoy 40s Jazz and Big Bands musical selections. Join Katy Benko and Julie Crosson on a journey through the Roots of Rock. Each month’s interactive performance in this three part series will highlight a decade progressing through the 40s, 50s, and 60s. Learn about trademark musical styles and artists from each decade and the history and culture that influenced and inspired the musicians. Co-sponsored by The Council for the Arts of Herndon, and the Fairfax County Park Authority. FREE

23 SaturdayWine Tasting at the Oaks: Local Vineyards(21 yr. and up), 7-9pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. (SEE 12/5.) Advanced registration and payment required, $30/person

24 SundaySunday Matinee Movie - BabeNoon-1:30 pm or 2-3:30 pm, Frying Pan Farm Park


Elmore Farm Visitor Center at Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon, 703-437-9101

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Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale, 703-941-1065

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Hidden Pond Nature Center, Springfield, 703-451-9588

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Horticulture Center at Green Spring Gardens,

Alexandria, 703-642-5173www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp

Huntley Meadows Park, Alexandria, 703-768-2525

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley

Walney Visitor Center at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park,

Chantilly/Centreville, 703-631-0013www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ecl

Retreat to a Park For your office or organization’s next business gathering

Nature and culture are at your doorstep when you rent a room in a Fairfax County nature center or visitor center for a meeting, training or team building.

• Fees from $50 to $80/hour

• 20% discount for non-profit organizations.

For details on capacity and availability or to reserve a meeting space, contact:

v Wide selection of unusual gifts priced for child-sized budgets, with many selections $10 or less

v Volunteers to help children shop

v Free gift wrapping to ensure surprises for family and friends

v Park attractions to delight all when the shopping is done

Children’s Holiday

ShoppingWhere Choosing Gifts

is Child’s Play!

Colvin Run Mill Historic Site

Saturday, December 5, 10am-2pmSunday, December 6, noon-4pm

Monday, December 7, 1-4pm

Frying Pan Farm Park

Saturday, December 5, 12:30-3:30pmMonday, December 7, 2-5pm

Colvin Run Mill, 703-759-2771 Frying Pan, 703-437-9101

See pages 10 and 11 for addresses and directions.

Adults are required to wait on site; please call ahead for groups of six or more.

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Visitor Center, 703-437-9101. This Academy Award winning film tells the heartwarming tale of Babe who thinks he is a sheep herding pig. Rated PG. Experi-ence the action on the Visitor Center’s 12’ screen and sound system. After the movie, visit the many farm babies born in late winter. Check our website for due dates. FREE

February

6 SaturdayWine Tasting at the Oaks: East versus West Coast(21 yr. and up), 7-9pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. (SEE 12/5.) Advanced registration and payment required, $30/person

7 SundayRaise the Rafters(6 yrs and up), 2-3pm, Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center, 703-437-9101. The 50s brought the birth of Rock ‘n Roll and Doo Wop. (See 10 January for ad-ditional details.) FREE

Game Day2-4 pm, Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center, 703-437-9101. (SEE 1/27.) FREE

20 SaturdayWine Tasting at the Oaks: The Great White Wines(21 yr. and up), 7-9pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. (SEE 12/5.) Advanced registration and payment required, $30/person

21 Sunday Sunday Matinee Movie - PinocchioNoon-1:30 pm or 2-3:30 pm, Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center, 703-437-9101.This Academy Award winning film released in 1940 features the adven-tures of Pinocchio, a little wooden puppet that longs to be a boy. Rated G. Take a winter stroll on the farm and visit the many farm babies born in late winter. Check our website for due dates. Rated G. FREE

March

7 SundayGame Day2-4 pm, Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center, 703-437-9101. (SEE 1/28.) FREE

7 SundayRaise the Rafters (6 yrs and up) 2-3pm Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center, 703-437-9101. Groove along to 60s Motown music and selections from The British Invasion. (See 10 January for additional details.) FREE

13 SaturdayNight Sky Festival(All ages), 6:30-8:30pm, Riverbend Visitor Cen-ter, 703-759-9018. This year’s festival will feature Saturn. Activities include guided star gazing, looking through a telescope and listening to ancient stories about the constellations around the campfire. Join in other activities and games throughout the evening. Hot chocolate, tea, coffee and snacks will be avail-able for purchase. Canceled if raining or snowing. Reservations recommended for groups of 10 or more. $5/person


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Exercise and Physical FitnessSomething for everyone! Choose from a wide variety of classes including Pilates, yoga, kickboxing, GTS and more. Pilates Reformer classes at Lee District, South Run and Providence and the unique Gravity Training System (GTS) at Cub Run are available for personal and small group sessions. Get moving, get fit and have FUN! Please note that a physician’s approval is recom-mended prior to beginning a fitness program.

Be a RECenter Member with Privileges! More fun, more value, more fitness! Flexible drop in group exercise classes are included with your pass. Members with discount fast passes (DFPs) and leisure fitness passes (LFPs) or customers who pay daily admission can drop into the group fitness classes listed on the XYO calendar - no registration, no extra cost. You can eXercise Your Options with more than 150 classes at eight RECenters. PLUS get FitLinxx, the computerized fitness network that gives you a virtual training partner. See the fitness director at your RECenter for details.

Pass privileges also include use of weight rooms and pools and admission to selected special events. For more information, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks or your RECenter.

Personal TrainingTry one-on-one or small group training for individual attention and custom programs that will help you achieve your fitness goals. Our certified personal trainers offer safe and effec-tive sessions at all RECenters (except George Washington). For more information, contact the fitness directors at any RECenter.

Group Muscular Strength and Conditioning Classes

Agility, Power & Speed Fun and challenging agility drills combined with exercises to help the athlete control powerful, explosive moves and to enhance coordination and dexterity.

1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99


(13-Adult) SoRunREC Th 4:30pm 1671284201 01/07 1EBSoRunREC Su 4pm 1671284202 01/03 1EB

Cardio Cross-Trainer Alternating days of cardio and strength workouts provide effective cross training to help you achieve the results you want. Bring mat and water to class.

AEFA 16--55 minute lessons--$132


(13-Adult) KeeneMlES T/Th 4:15pm 0681297601 01/05 AEFA

Golf Fit For the golfer who wants a better all-around game through a golf-specific fitness program. Improve your strength, flexibility, balance, posture, stabilization and endurance training.

1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99 1EC 22--55 minute lessons--$198


(13-Adult)SoRunREC Sa 11am 1671264001 01/02 1EBSoRunREC T/Th 7pm 1671264002 01/05 1ECSoRunREC W 11am 1671264005 01/06 1EBPinecrestGC Sa 9am 5121264001 01/02 1EB

Power PumpThis class is designed to improve muscular endur-ance, strength, definition and tone. A fast-paced high energy workout using a barbell system burns fat while increasing metabolic rate. (XYO Pump tech-nique class recommended prior to first class.)

1ECA 11--55 minute lessons--$134


(13-Adult) ProvREC M 6pm 1591285401 01/11 1ECASoRunREC M 6:30pm 1671285401 01/04 1ECASoRunREC Th 6:30pm 1671285402 01/07 1ECA


Don’t stash those clubs away for winter! Save one for the Golf Fit classes at South Run RECenter and Pinecrest Golf Course that will get you ready to swing into the new season.

Wanted!Certified personal trainers and group fitness in-structors, Pilates, yoga and tai chi instructors. Contact Monica Phillips, 703-324-8756

$30,003 contributed to date with registrations to the Park Authority Class

Scholarship Fund

THANK YOUfor making a difference!

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Weight TrainingLearn the basics! Weight circuit safety, techniques and orientation are covered. A great place to start if you are new to fitness rooms!

1EX 10--55 minute lessons--$112


(16-Adult)SoRunREC W 7pm 1671253501 01/06 1EXSoRunREC Su 7pm 1671253502 01/03 1EX

Weight Training for Women ILearn the basics! Weight circuit safety, techniques and orientation are covered.

1EW 5--55 minute lessons--$561EX 10--55 minute lessons--$112


(16-Adult)SoRunREC W 11:30am 1671253701 01/06 1EXSoRunREC M 11am 1671253702 01/04 1EXCubRunREC W 6:30pm 1921253701 01/06 1EWLeeREC Su 10am 4561253701 01/03 1EX

Group Aerobic Exercise

Aerobic Basic TrainingStrengthen and tone your body through calisthen-ics and aerobic dance. Increase flexibility and reduce stress with this cardiovascular workout. Mat required.

AEFA 16--55 minute lessons--$132


(18-Adult) HerndonMS T/Th 4:45pm 2061264101 01/12 AEFA

Boot Camp Fun, physical training that may include a combina-tion of calisthenics, floor exercise and outdoor work. Great for the intermediate or advanced exerciser who is looking to mix things up a bit!

1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$991EC 22--55 minute lessons--$198


(13-Adult)ProvREC Sa 8am 1591262501 01/09 1EBProvREC T 7pm 1591262502 01/12 1EBSoRunREC M/W 7pm 1671262501 01/04 1EC

Boxing for Fitness IPush yourself to a new fitness level with traditional boxing moves. No gloves/wraps required. Optional light contact.



(13-Adult)LeeREC M 7:30pm 4561262601 01/04 1EBLeeREC W 7:30pm 4561262602 01/06 1EB

Cardio Kickboxing This high energy cardio class will tone your entire body plus teach you self-defense tactics. No contact required. Bag gloves are recommended.

1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$991EC 22--55 minute lessons--$198


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Crew This class offers a non-impact, cardiovascular workout that strengthens both the upper and lower body while burning a significant amount of calories! Rowers are provided.



(13-Adult)LeeREC Su 9am 4561261701 01/03 1EB

Cycle CoreA spin/Pilates basic mat class. Move with power through increased core strength and bring the outdoor challenge indoors as you ride your way to a stronger, leaner body!



(13-Adult)SoRunREC T 7:30pm 1671264501 01/05 1EBSoRunREC M 7:45pm 1671264502 01/04 1EBSoRunREC Th 5:30pm 1671264504 01/07 1EB

Cycle Flow This unique blend of Pilates, yoga and strength con-ditioning coupled with indoor cycling will challenge your mat workout while utilizing balance, strength and flexibility. Class is designed for all fitness levels.



(13-Adult)LeeREC M 8:30pm 4561264601 01/04 1EB


Missing your favorite group fitness class?Check the XYO calendar online, www.fairfax-county.gov/parks, and posted monthly at your RECenter.

Park Profile . . .

Lisa LansingAfter the arrival of her first child a decade ago, Lisa Lansing decided to get serious about fitness. She’d taken a variety of group exercise classes before kickboxing became her favorite. An instructor’s job was the logical next step. Working from home as a freelance graphic artist (she has a degree in graphic design from the University of Maryland), Lisa had the flexibility for an auxiliary career in fitness that also accommodated the schedules of her seven-year-old and 10-year-old children. She earned her certification in group fitness, and since then, she’s been teaching cardio kickboxing classes at Providence RECenter. Often, her two kids tag along. “They love it because they get to see what Mommy does!” Your personal fitness regimen? I teach kickboxing at Providence as well as boot camp at another gym. And I do a lot of cardio and strength training. I do yoga for flexibility. And Pilates for core strength. I do whatever keeps me in shape and works the whole body. I exercise almost every day, either teaching or taking a class.

Why cardio kickboxing? With other fitness classes, you just don’t get that aggression out. People have stressful lives. They’ve gone through the day, build-ing it up inside. With kickboxing, they can punch and kick it out. They can even scream it out. And then they feel happy about it afterwards!

What’s different about your class? I like to incorporate boot camp-style moves – push ups, sit ups, running around. And I use a lot of equipment, like medicine balls and weights, to keep the class fresh and fun.

Your goal for your students? I want them to have a sense of accomplishment by the end of the class session. By the end of the session, I want them to throw a punch and a kick properly, I want them to be confident, and I want them to feel revital-ized. I’m really happy when they come back and take the class again. Then I know I’ve achieved my goals.

What do you like best about teaching at Providence? It’s just fun! The people in my class want to work out. There’s a vibe – they want to exercise hard, and they push me a little bit more. It’s very satisfying.


Winter 2010


Cycle Row In this spin/crew class meet yourself between the road and the water! Cardio formats blend to burn optimal calories using the best small equipment group formats around!



(13-Adult)LeeREC W 10am 4561263801 01/06 1EBLeeREC Th 9am 4561263802 01/07 1EB

Cycle Spin Performance Increase your competitive edge by practicing recov-ery, strength, endurance and interval drills. Improve performance with specificity of training and powerful cycling techniques. Heart monitors are not required but are recommended.



(13-Adult)SoRunREC Sa 6:30am 1671263201 01/02 1EBWkfld/Moore Th 8:15pm 1831263201 01/07 1EBLeeREC W 6:30pm 4561263201 01/06 1EB

Low Impact Aerobics Low-impact class that offers an exciting, moderate intensity aerobic workout with less joint stress than traditional aerobics. Bring a mat and a towel to class.

1EC 22--55 minute lessons--$198AEFA 16--55 minute lessons--$132


(13-Adult)Wkfld/Moore T/Th 9am 1831260901 01/05 1ECWhiteOakES T/Th 6pm 1281260901 01/12 AEFA

Salsa AerobicsA unique program of high/low impact exercise based on Latin and Caribbean rhythms. Strengthen, shape, tone and stretch while you learn popular Latin dances such as salsa, merengue, cumbia, cha-cha, rumba and samba.



(13-Adult)ProvREC M 7pm 1591295001 01/11 1EB

Zumba Join the latest in fitness, dance and fun. Dance themes combined with dynamic music turn fitness into a party! Maximize caloric output and tone your body using easy-to-follow dance steps. All levels welcome.



(13-Adult)OakMarREC T 7pm 1421252601 01/05 1EBOakMarREC Sa 10am 1421252602 01/02 1EBProvREC Th 8pm 1591252601 01/14 1EBProvREC F 7pm 1591252602 01/15 1EBProvREC Sa 11am 1591252603 01/09 1EBProvREC W 6pm 1591252604 01/13 1EBProvREC M 8pm 1591252605 01/11 1EBSoRunREC T 7:30pm 1671252601 01/05 1EB

SoRunREC W 6:30pm 1671252602 01/06 1EBSoRunREC F 7:15pm 1671252603 01/08 1EBSoRunREC Sa 10am 1671252604 01/02 1EBSpHillREC T 7pm 1751252601 01/05 1EBSpHillREC Th 7pm 1751252602 01/07 1EBCubRunREC T 9:30am 1921252601 01/05 1EBCubRunREC Su 4:30pm 1921252602 01/03 1EBLeeREC Su 4pm 4561252601 01/03 1EBLeeREC W 7:30pm 4561252602 01/06 1EBLeeREC F 6pm 4561252603 01/08 1EBLeeREC Sa 9am 4561252604 01/02 1EBMtVernREC W 6pm 4721252601 01/06 1EB

Outdoor Exercise

Biking for Fitness I Learn the basics of cycling, OUTSIDE! Cycle main-tenance, proper equipment and clothing are all cov-ered. The first class will meet at the park for which you register; later classes will meet at different bike trails throughout Fairfax County. Come prepared to ride during the first class and don’t forget your helmet, it’s required!



(13-Adult)SoRunREC Sa 9am 1671263001 01/02 1EB

Dynamic Nature Walking Add dimension to your fitness routine as you refresh and connect with nature. Enjoy fitness-building

hiking on the trails along the river, through the meadows or around the lake. This aerobic workout is great for beating stress and getting into shape while enjoying the great outdoors!

AECB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$124


(13-Adult)RiverbendPk Su 10am 3571291901 01/10 AECB

Intro to Mountain Biking Learn the fundamentals of mountain biking, improve your fitness level and learn to safely navigate your way to fun. Maintenance topics are also covered. Hel-mets required. Bring your own mountain bike and water, and dress for the weather. Class meets rain or shine.



(15-Adult)SoRunREC Sa 8am 1671250701 01/02 1EB

Running for Fitness Whether you are new to running or training for a 5k race, this class is for you! Proper running technique, stretching and short distance race strategies are covered. Class will meet on track.



(13-Adult)BurkeLkPk Sa 7am 8191263501 01/01 1EB


HealthyHeart

Pass SaleJanuary 1st -

February 14th Get the best discount

prices of the year

15% discounton 4 month passes

17% discount on annual passes

Have a Happy New Year with a happy new you!

Available at all Park Authority RECenters

and online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/passesonline.htm

No residency restrictions


Winter 2010


Prenatal Fitness

Pre Natal Yoga Join us in practicing flowing poses to relieve the aches and pains of pregnancy in a safe and welcom-ing environment. Combine safety and simplicity to make this time special for both of you!



(13-Adult)LeeREC T 7:30pm 4561271801 01/05 1EB

Yoga with Baby (18-Adult) Share the joy of yoga with your infant. You can enjoy the benefits of gentle stretching and strength-ening poses with your baby by your side, in your arms or in variety of poses designed to make the experience effective and enjoyable for you both. A wonderful way to spend some time with your infant and improve your fitness level. Mats and baby seats recommended. Recommended for infants under 12 months.



(18-Adult)LeeREC W 11am 4561295701 01/06 1EB

Alternative Exercise

Awareness through Movement Learn to improve your posture, flexibility and co-ordination and relieve pain, tension and movement restrictions using the gentle Feldenkrais method. Move better, feel better and look better.

1EE 11--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$149


(13-Adult)ProvREC T 11am 1591284701 01/12 1EEProvREC T 7:30pm 1591284702 01/12 1EE

Bones for Life Keeping your bones healthy is important at every age. This Feldenkrais method of exercise will help you improve bone health, muscle strength, bal-ance and overall health and aid in the prevention of osteoporosis.



(13-Adult)ProvREC T 6pm 1591284801 01/12 1EE

Dahn Yoga A practice of gentle but powerful movements that strengthen muscles and joints, improve circulation and enhance focus and concentration.

AEBA 8--55 minute lessons--$66


(18-Adult)LakeBrdSec M 4pm 3101283401 01/11 AEBA

Gentle Yoga Gentle stretches, yoga postures and breathing tech-niques to increase flexibility and strength for those desiring a slower pace. This gentle practice may be suitable for individuals returning from illness or injury or those with physical challenges.

1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99 1EE 11--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$149AECB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$124


(13-Adult) OakMarREC M 2pm 1421293501 01/04 1EEOakMarREC F 2pm 1421293502 01/08 1EEProvREC M 9:30am 1591293501 01/11 1EESoRunREC Th 10am 1671293501 01/07 1EBSoRunREC Su 4:30pm 1671293502 01/03 1EBWkfld/Moore Th 5:30pm 1831293501 01/07 1EBWkfld/Moore T 10:30am 1831293502 01/05 1EBWkfld/Moore T 6pm 1831293503 01/05 1EBCubRunREC F 11am 1921293501 01/08 1EBLeeREC M 9am 4561293501 01/04 1EBLeeREC W 9am 4561293502 01/06 1EBLeeREC W 7pm 4561293503 01/06 1EBMtVernREC T 9:15am 4721293501 01/05 1EBFfxGovtCtr T 5pm 4161293501 01/12 AECB

Hatha Yoga ILearn the basic yoga postures as you gain more strength and flexibility, while using different breath-ing techniques. This class may help improve your posture and your relaxation skills. Please bring a mat and towel to class.

1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$991EE 11--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$149 AECB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$124


(13-Adult)OakMarREC Th 5:30pm 1421291601 01/07 1EEOakMarREC Th 7pm 1421291602 01/07 1EEOakMarREC M 5:30pm 1421291603 01/04 1EE

OakMarREC Th 9:50am 1421291604 01/07 1EEOakMarREC M 8:30pm 1421291605 01/04 1EEProvREC T 6pm 1591291601 01/12 1EEProvREC W 9:30am 1591291602 01/13 1EEProvREC F 11am 1591291603 01/15 1EEProvREC Su 1pm 1591291604 01/10 1EEProvREC Th 7:30pm 1591291606 01/14 1EESoRunREC M 9am 1671291601 01/04 1EESoRunREC M 4pm 1671291602 01/04 1EESoRunREC W 10am 1671291604 01/06 1EESoRunREC T 9am 1671291605 01/05 1EESoRunREC F 5:30pm 1671291606 01/08 1EBSoRunREC Sa 9am 1671291607 01/02 1EBSoRunREC Sa 12:30pm 1671291608 01/02 1EBSoRunREC M 7:30pm 1671291609 01/04 1EESpHillREC Sa 9:30am 1751291601 01/02 1EESpHillREC Su 10am 1751291602 01/03 1EESpHillREC M 7:30pm 1751291603 01/04 1EESpHillREC T 11am 1751291604 01/05 1EESpHillREC Th 11am 1751291605 01/07 1EESpHillREC T 7pm 1751291606 01/05 1EEWkfld/Moore M 5:30pm 1831291601 01/04 1EEWkfld/Moore M 7pm 1831291602 01/04 1EEWkfld/Moore Sa 7:30am 1831291603 01/02 1EEWkfld/Moore Th 7pm 1831291604 01/07 1EEWkfld/Moore T 12pm 1831291605 01/05 1EEWkfld/Moore T 8:30pm 1831291606 01/05 1EEWkfld/Moore W 12pm 1831291607 01/06 1EEWkfld/Moore W 7pm 1831291608 01/06 1EECubRunREC T 7:30pm 1921291601 01/05 1EECubRunREC W 10am 1921291602 01/06 1EECubRunREC Th 7pm 1921291603 01/07 1EECubRunREC F 10am 1921291604 01/08 1EBCubRunREC Sa 7:50am 1921291605 01/02 1EBLeeREC Su 11am 4561291601 01/03 1EBLeeREC M 10am 4561291602 01/04 1EBLeeREC W 10am 4561291603 01/06 1EBLeeREC Th 6pm 4561291604 01/07 1EBLeeREC F 10am 4561291605 01/08 1EBLeeREC Sa 8am 4561291606 01/02 1EBMtVernREC M 6pm 4721291601 01/04 1EBMtVernREC T 6pm 4721291602 01/05 1EBMtVernREC Th 9:30am 4721291603 01/07 1EBMtVernREC Th 7pm 4721291604 01/07 1EBMtVernREC F 10am 4721291605 01/08 1EBFryingPanPk M 7:30pm 2821291601 01/11 AECBGrtFlsGrange Th 7pm 5571291601 01/14 AECBFfxGovtCtr T 6:30pm 4161291601 01/12 AECB

Hatha Yoga II Prerequisite: Hatha Yoga I or equivalent. Please bring a mat and towel to class.

1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$991EE 11--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$149


(13-Adult)OakMarREC Th 8:30pm 1421291701 01/07 1EEProvREC T 7:30pm 1591291701 01/12 1EESoRunREC Sa 8am 1671291701 01/02 1EBSoRunREC F 9:30am 1671291702 01/08 1EESoRunREC Su 7pm 1671291703 01/03 1EBSoRunREC M 10:30am 1671291705 01/04 1EESoRunREC W 7:30pm 1671291706 01/06 1EESoRunREC Su 3pm 1671291707 01/03 1EESpHillREC Sa 8am 1751291701 01/02 1EESpHillREC M 9:45am 1751291702 01/04 1EBSpHillREC Th 7pm 1751291703 01/07 1EEWkfld/Moore Sa 7:30am 1831291701 01/02 1EE


Yoga practice can help you de-stress as you gain balance, flexibility and strength.



Winter 2010


Wkfld/Moore Th 8:30pm 1831291702 01/07 1EEWkfld/Moore T 1:30pm 1831291703 01/05 1EEWkfld/Moore T 7pm 1831291704 01/05 1EECubRunREC M 7pm 1921291701 01/04 1EELeeREC T 9am 4561291701 01/05 1EELeeREC Th 9am 4561291702 01/07 1EELeeREC Sa 3pm 4561291703 01/02 1EEMtVernREC T 7pm 4721291701 01/05 1EEMtVernREC Th 7:30am 4721291702 01/07 1EEMtVernREC Th 6pm 4721291703 01/07 1EB

Hatha Yoga III Prerequisite: Hatha Yoga I or equivalent. Please bring a mat and towel to class.



(18-Adult) Wkfld/Moore W 7:30pm 1831297801 01/06 1EE

Kundalini Yoga I This style of yoga involves a combination of short exercises, breathing techniques, deep relaxation and meditation. The exercises coordinate breath and movement to give you increased flexibility and muscle strength. The deep relaxation and meditation following the exercises provide a sense of well-being and are excellent for reducing stress. Bring a towel to lie on.

1EE 11--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$149AEBB 8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$99


(13-Adult)SpHillREC W 7pm 1751281701 01/06 1EESpHillREC Su 4pm 1751281702 01/03 1EEMosbyWdsESTh 7pm 0841281701 01/14 AEBB

Kundalini Yoga II Kundalini I highly recommended.



(13-Adult)OakMarREC T 7pm 1421281901 01/05 1EB

Mat Fusion Looking for a safe and effective way to improve flexibility, endurance and muscle tone? Mat fusion encompasses the Eastern philosophy of yoga, the holistic approach of Pilates and the application of floor-based exercise techniques.

1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$991EE 11--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$149


(13-Adult)OakMarREC Th 6pm 1421295401 01/07 1EBSoRunREC W 9am 1671295401 01/06 1EBSoRunREC T 7pm 1671295402 01/05 1EESpHillREC Th 6pm 1751295401 01/07 1EBSpHillREC F 12pm 1751295402 01/08 1EBWkfld/Moore T 7pm 1831295401 01/05 1EBWkfld/Moore T 8:30am 1831295402 01/05 1EBWkfld/Moore W 11am 1831295403 01/06 1EB

Meditation Focus and calm your mind with breathing exercises that release tension. Centered mindfulness relaxes

the physical body for overall wellbeing, increased concentration and positive energy.



(13-Adult)OakMarREC F 6pm 1421281801 01/08 1EBSpHillREC Su 5:30pm 1751281801 01/03 1EBSpHillREC W 8:30pm 1751281802 01/06 1EBLeeREC Th 11:30am 4561281801 01/07 1EBLeeREC Th 7pm 4561281802 01/07 1EBDransvilTvrn M 7pm 5561281801 01/11 1EB

Pilates IntroDesigned for those new to Pilates. Learn and practice basic concepts of core control, alignment and breath-ing. Students are introduced to elementary exercises used in classical progressive Pilates conditioning.



(13-Adult)ProvREC M 5pm 1591272601 01/11 1EBProvREC Th 7pm 1591272602 01/14 1EB

Pilates I Practice classical sequences of exercises based on the Pilates method. Focus is on core control, align-ment and breathing to properly execute exercises that strengthen and lengthen the body. Bring a mat to class.

1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$991EC 22--55 minute lessons--$1981ED 33--55 minute lessons--$297AECA 10--55 minute lessons--$83


(13-Adult)OakMarREC T/Th 8am 1421280301 01/05 1ECOakMarREC T/Th 9:30am 1421280302 01/05 1ECOakMarREC F 9am 1421280303 01/08 1EBProvREC M 10am 1591280301 01/11 1EBProvREC Th 6pm 1591280302 0114 1EBProvREC M 6pm 1591280303 01/11 1EBSoRunREC Su 8am 1671280301 01/03 1EBSoRunREC F 4:30pm 1671280302 01/08 1EBSoRunREC Sa 7:45am 1671280303 01/02 1EBSoRunREC M/W/F 10am 1671280307 01/04 1EDSpHillREC T 10am 1751280301 01/05 1EBSpHillREC Th 10am 1751280302 01/07 1EBSpHillREC M 6:30pm 1751280303 01/04 1EBSpHillREC W 6pm 1751280304 01/06 1EBSpHillREC Sa 8am 1751280305 01/02 1EBSpHillREC F 11am 1751280306 01/08 1EBWkfld/Moore Su 11am 1831280301 01/03 1EBWkfld/Moore Th 6pm 1831280302 01/07 1EBWkfld/Moore T 6pm 1831280303 01/05 1EBWkfld/Moore T 9:30am 1831280304 01/05 1EBCubRunREC M 9:30am 1921280301 01/04 1EBCubRunREC M 9:30am 1921280302 01/04 1EBCubRunREC T 7:30pm 1921280303 01/05 1EBCubRunREC Th 6:30pm 1921280304 01/07 1EBCubRunREC Sa 7:30am 1921280305 01/02 1EBCubRunREC Su 9:30am 1921280306 01/03 1EBLeeREC M 9am 4561280301 01/04 1EBLeeREC T 6:30pm 4561280302 01/05 1EBLeeREC W 5:30pm 4561280303 01/06 1EBLeeREC F 10am 4561280304 01/08 1EBLeeREC Sa 9am 4561280305 01/02 1EB

MtVernREC M 7pm 4721280301 01/04 1EBMtVernREC T 11am 4721280302 01/05 1EBMtVernREC W 8am 4721280303 01/06 1EBMtVernREC W 7pm 4721280304 01/06 1EBMtVernREC Th 11am 4721280305 01/07 1EBFfxGovtCtr Th 6pm 4161280301 01/14 AECAFfxGovtCtr Th 7pm 4161280302 01/14 AECA

Pilates II An intermediate mat class building on skills learned in Pilates I.

1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99 1EC 22--55 minute lessons--$198 1ED 33--55 minute lessons--$297


(13-Adult)OakMarREC T/Th 10:30am 1421280901 01/05 1ECSoRunREC M/W/F 9am 1671280901 01/04 1EDSpHillREC M/W 5pm 1751280901 01/04 1ECSpHillREC Sa 11am 1751280902 01/02 1EBWkfld/Moore Su 10am 1831280901 01/03 1EBWkfld/Moore T 5pm 1831280902 01/05 1EBWkfld/Moore W 8pm 1831280903 01/06 1EBCubRunREC M 7:30pm 1921280901 01/04 1EBLeeREC W 7:30pm 4561280901 01/06 1EBLeeREC Th 9am 4561280902 01/07 1EBLeeREC Sa 10am 4561280903 01/02 1EBMtVernREC Sa 9:30am 4721280901 01/02 1EB

Pilates III Prerequisite: Pilates II or equivalent.



(18-Adult) SpHillREC F 10am 1751281201 01/08 1EBCubRunREC Sa 8:30am 1921281201 01/02 1EB

Pilates Allegro Reformer Lessons Pilates lessons on a special apparatus that provides various levels of resistance within the full range of motion. Private lessons will stretch and strengthen your entire body and help you develop muscle bal-ance, flexibility, agility and bone density. (Limit five people per lesson.) Prerequisite: Intro to Pilates Mat. Senior discount does not apply to these lessons.

1EAA 11--55 minute lessons--$195


(13-Adult)ProvREC M 6pm 1591272501 01/11 1EAAProvREC W 7pm 1591272502 01/13 1EAAProvREC Th 12pm 1591272503 01/14 1EAAProvREC Th 6pm 1591272504 01/14 1EAAProvREC Th 9:30am 1591272505 01/14 1EAASoRunREC M 11:30am 1671272501 01/04 1EAASoRunREC M 5:30pm 1671272502 01/04 1EAASoRunREC Su 7pm 1671272503 01/03 1EAASoRunREC Th 9am 1671272504 01/07 1EAASoRunREC T 9am 1671272505 01/05 1EAASoRunREC Su 9am 1671272508 01/03 1EAASoRunREC F 9am 1671272510 01/08 1EAALeeREC Su 6pm 4561272501 01/03 1EAALeeREC M 10am 4561272502 01/04 1EAALeeREC M 6:30pm 4561272503 01/04 1EAALeeREC T 6:30pm 4561272504 01/05 1EAALeeREC Th 11am 4561272505 01/07 1EAALeeREC Th 8pm 4561272506 01/07 1EAALeeREC Sa 11am 4561272507 01/02 1EAA


Winter 2010


Pilates Allegro Reformer Lessons II Pilates lessons on a special apparatus that provides a new level of workout with more complex exercise variations and longer sets. The movements develop coordination, strength and flexibility, while the concentration required improves the mind and body connection. Prerequisite: Pilates Allegro Reformer I. Senior discount does not apply to these lessons.



(13-Adult)ProvREC M 7pm 1591273101 01/11 1EAAProvREC T 11:30am 1591273102 01/12 1EAAProvREC T 6pm 1591273103 01/12 1EAAProvREC W 10am 1591273104 01/13 1EAAProvREC F 11am 1591273105 01/15 1EAAProvREC M 12pm 1591273106 01/11 1EAAProvREC W 9am 1591273107 01/13 1EAASoRunREC F 10am 1671273101 01/08 1EAASoRunREC T 8am 1671273102 01/05 1EAASoRunREC Sa 8:45am 1671273104 01/02 1EAALeeREC Su 7pm 4561273101 01/03 1EAALeeREC M 7:30pm 4561273102 01/04 1EAALeeREC W 8:30pm 4561273103 01/06 1EAALeeREC Th 10am 4561273104 01/07 1EAA

Pilates and Power Yoga A perfect blend and combination of two related mind-body exercises -- dynamic yoga poses blended with Pilates body conditioning -- that focus on core training and improving flexibility and strength.



(13-Adult)CubRunREC F 12pm 1921294301 01/08 1EBMtVernREC Sa 7:30am 4721294301 01/02 1EBProvREC Th 7pm 1591272602 01/14 1EB

Pilates Multi-Equipment Circuit Improve your core strength and flexibility by per-forming exercises on different Pilates equipment, including the reformer, tower, chair and jump board. Foam rollers, BOSUs and stability balls also will be used. Prior Pilates experience highly recommended. Senior discount does not apply to these lessons.



(13-Adult)ProvREC T 7pm 1591274301 01/12 1EAA

Qigong I Perform gentle, graceful movements to improve body tone while increasing energy and mental acuity.

1EA 6--55 minute lessons--$55 1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99


(13-Adult)SpHillREC M 7:30pm 1751283001 01/04 1EBGarfieldES M 7pm 0491283001 01/11 1EA

Tai Chi I Ancient Chinese exercise that trains the mind as well as the body. Combines vigorous and gentle movements and requires deep concentration.

1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$991EC 22--55 minute lessons--$198 1EE 11--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$149AEBA 8--55 minute lessons--$66AECA 10--55 minute lessons--$83


(13-Adult)OakMarREC Sa 12pm 1421282301 01/02 1EEProvREC M 6:30pm 1591282301 01/11 1EBProvREC T 3pm 1591282302 01/12 1EBProvREC F 1pm 1591282303 01/15 1EBSoRunREC Sa 3pm 1671282301 01/09 1EBSpHillREC T/Th 10am 1751282301 01/05 1ECSpHillREC M 6:30pm 1751282302 01/04 1EBWkfld/Moore M 1:30pm 1831282301 01/04 1EBWkfld/Moore M 11:30am 1831282302 01/04 1EBWkfld/Moore Su 10:30am 1831282303 01/03 1EBWkfld/Moore Th 11:30am 1831282304 01/07 1EBWkfld/Moore Th 8pm 1831282305 01/07 1EBWkfld/Moore T/Th 1:30pm 1831282306 01/05 1ECWkfld/Moore T 11:30am 1831282307 01/05 1EBWkfld/Moore T 8pm 1831282308 01/05 1EBCubRunREC Sa 8am 1921282301 01/02 1EBLeeREC T 7:30pm 4561282301 01/05 1EBFryingPanPk M 7pm 2821282301 01/11 AECAFryingPanPk T 7pm 2821282302 01/12 AECAKingsGlnES M 6:30pm 0701282301 01/11 AEBA

Tai Chi II Tai Chi I strongly recommended.

1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99 1EE 11--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$149 1EC 22--55 minute lessons--$198AEBA 8--55 minute lessons--$66


(13-Adult)OakMarREC Sa 1:30pm 1421282101 01/02 1EEProvREC T 2pm 1591282101 01/12 1EBProvREC W 7:30pm 1591282102 01/13 1EBProvREC F 2pm 1591282103 01/15 1EBSoRunREC Sa 4pm 1671282101 01/09 1EBSpHillREC T/Th 11am 1751282101 01/05 1ECSpHillREC M 6:30pm 1751282102 01/04 1EBKingsGlnES M 7:35pm 0701282101 01/11 AEBA

Tai Chi III Tai Chi II strongly recommended.



(13-Adult)ProvREC T 10am 1591282201 01/12 1EBProvREC W 6:30pm 1591282202 01/13 1EB

ProvREC F 3pm 1591282203 01/15 1EBSoRunREC Sa 4pm 1671282201 01/09 1EBSpHillREC M 8:30pm 1751282201 01/04 1EBLeeREC Th 7pm 4561282201 01/07 1EB

Vinyasa Yoga This active, flowing style of yoga incorporates breath-synchronized movements, allowing poses to flow from one to another. Helps develop strength, flexibility and awareness of body and breath while leaving the body energized and the mind at peace.



(13-Adult)OakMarREC M 7pm 1421284601 01/04 1EE

Yoga for Better Balance and Bones Protect and strengthen your hips, wrists and spine while improving balance and flexibility in this yoga practice. Unique bone building exercises help with overall strength and mobility.



(13-Adult)ProvREC W 11:30am 1591285801 01/13 1EE

Stress Management Yoga This total body workout with stretching, breathing and deep relaxation will give you a fresh start on the week to come.



(13-Adult)ProvREC W 6pm 1591282601 01/13 1EEWkfld/Moore W 5:30pm 1831282601 01/06 1EE

Yoga for Power A dynamic sequence of yoga poses. Students should be comfortable with the poses and be ready for a vigorous workout.



(13-Adult)LeeREC W 8pm 4561293601 01/06 1EBMtVernREC W 6pm 4721293601 01/06 1EB

Yoga Take Two Learn the basic yoga postures while gaining strength and flexibility as a team. Partner yoga offers something unique to couples, parents and kids, and friends. It is a great way to strengthen relationships by fortifying trust and communication and playing TWOgether.



(13-Adult)OakMarREC F 7pm 1421284301 01/08 1EE

Family Fitness

Cycle Spin Youth & Family A fun, upbeat cycle spin class for youth and/or their parents! Class will help students develop cardiovas-


Pilates Personal TrainingExercising with a Pilates personal trainer gives individual attention and custom programs to increase core strength and flexibility. Pilates personal training is offered at Lee District, Providence, South Run and Spring Hill RE-Centers. Contact the fitness directors at those RECenters for more information.

Pilates Reformer Classesnow at THREE RECentersProvidence, South Run and Lee District


Winter 2010


cular conditioning on indoor spin bikes while learn-ing about cycling. Music and instruction take you on a journey through hills, sprints and open road.



(11-Adult)ProvREC M 6pm 1591265401 01/11 1EBWkfld/Moore W 5pm 1831265401 01/06 1EB

Family Fitness Zone Bring the whole family to this interactive fitness experience. Dance Dance Revolution(tm), Nintendo Wii(tm), Playstation 2(tm), interactive spin bikes and other entertainment-based equipment will be used. All participants must register.



(5-Adult)SoRunREC Th 6pm 1671298302 01/07 1EBSoRunREC T 6pm 1671298305 01/05 1EB

Youth and Teen Fitness

Endurance Training Class will focus on improving endurance while in-creasing muscle strength. Simple high-energy moves give the best cardio and toning work. Students are taken through interval stations to perform cardio and weight training activities using jump ropes, steps, weights, bands and body bars.



(8-16 yrs) CubRunREC T 4:30pm 1921283901 01/05 1EB

Fitness Fusion for Girls This “fusion” fitness class introduces pre-teen and adolescent girls to a non-competitive group fitness environment, teaching them a fun and healthy habit for life. The class incorporates a variety of exercises for aerobic conditioning, strengthening and stretch-ing -- and all to music that girls in this age range love.

1EC 22--55 minute lessons--$198


(11-14 yrs)SoRunREC T/Th 4:30pm 1671265301 01/05 1EC

Weight Training for Teens Learn proper use of equipment, techniques and safety, along with stretching, strength and endur-ance exercises. Students who complete a final test will be issued a weight room pass (to be used with admission) that entitles teens, ages 12-15, to use the weight room without adult supervision.

1EW 5--55 minute lessons--$56


(12-15 yrs)OakMarREC Th 7pm 1421253601 01/07 1EWSoRunREC Su 5pm 1671253601 01/03 1EWSoRunREC Su 6pm 1671253602 01/03 1EWSoRunREC Su 5pm 1671253603 02/14 1EW

SoRunREC Su 6pm 1671253604 02/14 1EWMtVernREC W 4:30pm 4721253601 01/06 1EWMtVernREC W 4:30pm 4721253602 02/17 1EW

Yoga for Youth and Teens Use ancient yoga to tone and stretch, increase awareness and concentration and improve methods of physical and mental relaxation. Bring a mat to class.



(10-14 yrs)SoRunREC Th 4:30pm 1671282801 01/07 1EB (6-12 yrs)LeeREC W 6pm 4561292501 01/06 1EB

Senior Fitness

Aerobics I - Senior For the senior who is just returning to exercise or has been recently released from a hospital exercise program. Beginning muscular strengthening exer-cises with hand weights, easy aerobics and stretching are taught to get you moving safely.



(60 yrs+)ProvREC M/W 11am 1591290401 01/11 1EC

Aerobics II - Senior This class is perfect for the active senior who is beyond beginner but not quite advanced. Muscle strengthening with hand weights, low impact, moder-ate-intensity aerobics and stretching at intermediate levels are taught.



(60 yrs+)ProvREC T/Th 8:30am 1591290501 01/12 1EC


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Chair Fitness - Senior Exercises designed to improve and maintain upper and lower body strength, range of motion and flex-ibility. All exercises may be done seated. Variations are offered for those who wish to stand. Relaxation techniques and light cardio conditioning will be included.



(60 yrs+)SpHillREC M/W 12:30pm 1751264201 01/04 1EC

FallProof This program addresses several fundamental princi-ples to help identify risks for falls and develop strate-gies to prevent falls. Class includes one-on-one pre and post assessments. FallProof includes working on posture, proper gait patterns, range of stability and optimizing the functioning of the sensory systems of balance. Class limited to eight. Senior discount does not apply to these lessons.

1EFP 9--lessons--$198


(60 yrs+)OakMarREC T 2:30pm 1421298201 01/05 1EFPProvREC Th 1pm 1591298201 01/07 1EFPProvREC Th 2pm 1591298202 01/07 1EFPSoRunREC W 3pm 1671298201 01/06 1EFPSpHillREC W 11am 1751298201 01/06 1EFPWkfld/Moore T 11am 1831298201 01/05 1EFPMtVernREC W 11am 4721298201 01/06 4EFP

Total Body Conditioning-Senior (60 yrs+) For active seniors who want to add variety to their exercise program.Get the results of a personal training session in a group setting! Improve agility, balance and coordination while increasing muscular endurance and strength.



(60 yrs+)ProvREC M 8:30am 1591252301 01/11 1EBOakMarREC W 12pm 1421252301 01/06 1EB

Weight Training - Senior (60 yrs+) Learn safe, effective and proper techniques for using weight training equipment to increase strength and improve health and fitness.

1EB 11--55 minute lessons--$99 1EX 10--55 minute lessons--$112


(60 yrs+)Wkfld/Moore T/Th 10:30am 1831291001 01/05 1EXLeeREC M 12:30pm 4561291001 01/04 1EB

Yoga - Senior (60 yrs+) Designed for those desiring a slow-paced introduc-tion to yoga.



OakMarREC W 3pm 1421291201 01/06 1EE

Fine Arts and CraftsAny supply fees are payable to instructor at first class and are non-refundable.

Art Instructors WantedQualified art instructors needed to teach car-tooning, drawing, painting and craft classes for children and adults. Call Jennifer Braun (703-324-5540) for details or email [email protected] for an application.

Studio Art Artists will develop their own style while explor-ing opportunities for self-expression and creativity through a variety of art mediums. Supply list avail-able at first class.

1FA 10--55 minute lesson--$841FC 10--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$168 AFGC 8--55 minute lessons--$66


(6-12 yrs)Wkfld/Moore M 4pm 1831300901 01/11 1FAWkfld/Moore T 5pm 1831300902 01/12 1FACubRunREC W 6:30pm 1921300901 01/13 1FA(9-12 yrs)GreenbrEES F 5pm 0541301001 01/15 AFGC(13-Adult)LeeREC M 7pm 4561313301 01/11 1FC

Art Above & Beyond Fine arts mixed media class offering a variety of drawing, painting and other fun projects. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

1FA 10--55 minute lesson--$84AFGC 8--55 minute lessons--$66


(5-7 yrs) ProvREC Sa 11am 1591304001 01/09 1FASoRunREC W 5pm 1671304001 01/13 1FASoRunREC Th 4pm 1671304003 01/14 1FAWkfld/Moore Sa 12:30pm 1831304001 01/09 1FAWkfld/Moore M 4pm 1831304002 01/11 1FAFlintHLES M 4pm 0381304001 01/11 AFGCOaktonHS M 4pm 3191304001 01/11 AFGC(8-12 yrs) LkFairfaxPk Th 4:10pm 8351304101 01/14 1FALkFairfaxPk Th 5:30pm 8351304102 01/14 1FAProvREC Sa 11am 1591304101 01/09 1FA

Discovery Art Develop basic art skills using a variety of art media. Additional supply fee payable to instructor at first class.



(6-8 yrs) OakMarREC M 4pm 1421300601 01/11 1FAWkfld/Moore Sa 12:30pm 1831300601 01/09 1FA(9-12 yrs) OakMarREC M 5pm 1421300801 01/11 1FA

Discover Drawing This course is designed to teach fundamental draw-ing skills through various techniques and projects. Students will need to bring an 11”x14” sketch pad and two drawing pencils (HB and 6B). Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

1FA 10--55 minute lesson--$841FB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$1261FG 5--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$62AFGC 8--55 minute lessons--$66


(13-Adult)LakeAccotink W 10am 8501321601 01/13 1FBWkfld/Moore W 7:15pm 1831321601 01/13 1FG(6-8yrs) Wkfld/Moore W 6:10pm 1831301801 01/13 1FACubRunREC W 5:30pm 1921301801 01/13 1FA(6-12 yrs) ProvREC W 7:30pm 1591301701 01/13 1FABonnieBES M 5pm 0081301701 01/11 AFGCBrookfldES F 4pm 0111301701 01/15 AFGCCubRunES Sa 12pm 0301301701 01/09 AFGCFlintHLES M 5pm 0381301701 01/11 AFGCKeeneMlES W 5pm 0681301701 01/13 AFGCKingsPkES M 4:30pm 0711301701 01/11 AFGCLakeAnnES T 5:30pm 0721301701 01/12 AFGCOrngHntES T 4pm 0941301701 01/12 AFGCRoseHillES W 5pm 1011301701 01/13 AFGCTerrCtrES Th 4:30pm 1121301701 01/14 AFGCWestgateES W 5pm 1241301701 01/13 AFGCWillSprgES F 4pm 1291301701 01/15 AFGCOaktonHS T 6:30pm 3191301701 01/12 AFGC

Draw With Me! Students and an adult family member will learn the basics of color shading, harmony and blending, in addition to basic drawing skills. Students will work with pencils and colored pencils. Both parent and child should bring a sketch pad and pencils (4B, HB and 2H) to class. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

1FM 5--55 minute lessons--$64


(6-12 yrs)Wkfld/Moore Sa 1:30pm 1831324601 01/09 1FMWkfld/Moore Th 6pm 1831324602 01/14 1FM

Draw with Color Learn color shading, blending and color harmony using pencils and colored pencils. Bring a sketch pad and pencils (4B, HB and 2H). Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

AFGC 8--55 minute lessons--$66


(6-8 yrs)BelvederES T 4:30pm 0071303701 01/12 AFGCKingsGlnES F 4pm 0701303701 01/15 AFGC


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Winter 2010

F I N E A R T S A N D C R A F T S

Cartooning Sharpen your drawing skills and learn how to de-velop characters and illustrate background to create cartoons. Bring a sketch pad and black soft lead pencils (4B and 2H). Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.



(7-14 yrs) ProvREC W 6:30pm 1591300501 01/13 1FAFryingPanPk M 2pm 2821300501 01/11 AFGCBrookfldES F 5pm 0111300501 01/15 AFGCChurchRdES Th 4:30pm 0231300501 01/14 AFGCCubRunES Sa 11am 0301300501 01/09 AFGCLaurelRgES W 5pm 0741300501 01/13 AFGCSpringHlES T 4pm 1071300501 01/12 AFGCWestgateES W 4pm 1241300501 01/13 AFGCOaktonHS T 7:30pm 3191300501 01/12 AFGC

Cartooning II Prerequisite: Cartooning I or equivalent. Learn more advanced techniques including character develop-ment and animation.



(7-14 yrs) LaurelRgES W 6pm 0741306101 01/13 AFGCSpringHlES T 5pm 1071306101 01/12 AFGC

Claymation the Stop Motion Way See your clay creations come to life! Students will help write a script, create clay characters and learn stop motion techniques. Supply fee payable to in-structor at first class.



(8-12 yrs)ProvREC F 12pm 1591305601 01/15 ATVI

Cartooning & Digital Animation In a hands-on environment, students develop an un-derstanding of computers and how to use technology as their tool for success while applying artistic skills and original artwork to create sophisticated anima-tions. Supply fee of $15 is payable at the first class.



(6-12 yrs)ProvREC F 10am 1591305501 01/15 ATVI

Landscape Drawing with Color Learn to draw seasonal landscapes on prepared pa-pers using colored pencils. Topics will cover drawing techniques, composition, how to include architec-tural and other landscape features. Supply list will be mailed before first class.

AFGD 8--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$132


(13-Adult)RiverbendPk T 1pm 3571302201 01/19 AFGD

Still Life Drawing Learn basics of still life drawing and portrait work. Students should bring pencils, erasers and drawing pad to first class. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.



(6-12 yrs)NavyES T 5pm 0871302801 01/12 AFGC

Pastel Drawing Students will learn traditional pastel mark methods, use of color, blending and cross blending techniques in relation to composition and placement within their drawings. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

AFGB 8--1 hour 25 minute lesson--$99


(13-Adult)WillSprgES F 5pm 1291315001 01/15 AFGB

Animal Art Learn various techniques for drawing and paint-ing our animal friends, both tame and wild. Bring a sketchpad and pencils (4B, HB and 2H). Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.



(6-8 yrs)LakeAnnES T 4:30pm 0724328501 01/12 AFGC

Discover Painting Designed to teach fundamental painting skills through various techniques and projects. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

1FC 10--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$168AFGB 8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$99


(13-Adult) Level ISpHillREC W 10am 1751321801 01/13 1FCOaktonHS W 6:30pm 3191321801 01/13 AFGB(13-Adult) Level IISpHillREC W 10am 1751305901 01/13 1FC

Landscape Painting in Watercolor Learn to paint landscapes in watercolor. Emphasis is on composition and color. Class includes a combina-tion of indoor and outdoor painting. Supply list will be mailed before first class.

AFGD 8--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$132


(13-Adult)RiverbendPk M 1pm 3571307301 01/18 AFGD

Watercolor Painting Students will be introduced to the basic colors and techniques of watercolor. Concepts such as wet-on-wet, dry watercolor, color layering and blending will be explored. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

1FA 10--55 minute lesson--$84AFGB 8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$99


(6-12 yrs)Wkfld/Moore M 5pm 1831301601 01/11 1FANewFrstES W 4:30pm 0881301601 01/13 AFGBEagleVwES F 5:30pm 1391301601 01/15 AFGB

Watercolor Works Learn techniques for watercolor painting and com-plete independent projects. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

1FB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$1261FC 10--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$1681FG 5--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$62AFGB 8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$99


(13-Adult)LakeAccotink W 12pm 8501313001 01/13 1FBProvREC Sa 12pm 1591313001 01/09 1FCSpHillREC W 12:30pm 1751313001 01/13 1FCSpHillREC W 7pm 1751313002 01/13 1FCWkfld/Moore Sa 9am 1831313001 01/09 1FGSilvrbrkES T 7pm 1051313001 01/12 AFGB

Water Color Works II Prerequisite: Water Color Works I or equivalent. Sup-ply fee payable to instructor at first class.

1FC 10--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$168


(13-Adult)ProvREC Sa 12pm 1591306001 01/09 1FCSpHillREC W 12:30pm 1751306001 01/13 1FCSpHillREC W 7pm 1751306002 01/13 1FC


Absorbed in art, children gain life-en-riching skills and the self-satisfaction that comes from creating something beautiful.

Winter 2010


Fundamentals of Acrylics Paint with acrylics using odor-free paints and no solvents. Students will learn the basic techniques needed to create a still life or landscape with acryl-ics. Supply list available at first class.

1FB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$1261FG 5--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$62


(13-Adult)LakeAccotink M 10am 8501330001 01/11 1FBWkfld/Moore T 7:10pm 1831330001 01/12 1FG

Oil Painting Learn techniques for painting with oils. Brush move-ments, color coordination and style are stressed. Supply list available or supply fee payable to instruc-tor at the first class.

1FC 10--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$1681FG 5--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$62AFGD 8--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$132


(13-Adult)ProvREC Sa 12pm 1591313101 01/09 1FCWkfld/Moore Sa 10:30am 1831313101 01/09 1FGRiverbendPk W 1pm 3571313101 01/20 AFGD

One Stroke Painting Learn this new way of decorative painting. Simple, easy, fun and elegant strokes are learned in each class with a focus on completing a new project by the end of the session. Supply fee payable to instruc-tor at first class.

AFGB 8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$99


(13-Adult)LakeAccotink T 11am 8501326401 01/12 AFGB

Fun with Clay! Students will make a variety of simple projects with clay while learning the basics of working with clay. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

1FA 10--55 minute lesson--$84


(6-12 yrs) Wkfld/Moore F 5:30pm 1831328202 01/15 1FA

Fun with Crazy Dough Students will learn how to make crazy dough from scratch, and then they’ll create a variety of projects using crazy dough. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.



(6-12 yrs)WaplsMlES M 5:30pm 1191327701 01/11 AFGC

Pottery for Children Introduction to clay and the pottery-making process using hand-building methods. Make pinch pots and learn coiling, slab work techniques, painting, glazing and firing.

1FB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$126


(6-12 yrs)Wkfld/Moore Sa 9am 1831301301 01/09 1FBWkfld/Moore Sa 10:30am 1831301302 01/09 1FBWkfld/Moore M 2:30pm 1831301303 01/11 1FBWkfld/Moore M 4pm 1831301304 01/11 1FBWkfld/Moore F 2:30pm 1831301305 01/15 1FBWkfld/Moore F 4pm 1831301306 01/15 1FB

Pottery for Children II Prerequisite: Pottery I for Children or equivalent.



(6-12 yrs)Wkfld/Moore T 4pm 1831301401 01/12 1FB

Open Pottery Lab at Audrey Moore RECenterThe pottery lab at Audrey Moore RECenter is open to experienced potters. Cost is $4 per hour or save with a 12-hour pass, $30 for cur-rent students, $45 for non-students. Clay fee is $18 for 25 pounds, and there is a 25 cent-per-cubic-inch additional charge for glazing and firing. Lab hours are Sundays 1pm to 4:30pm, Mondays and Fridays 9:30am to 12:30pm, and Fridays 7pm to 9:55pm. Call Audrey Moore RECenter at 703/321-7082 to confirm lab hours on given days.

Pottery for Teens Introduction to the potter’s wheel, with emphasis on clay preparation, centering, firing and glazing. At-tendance at first class is essential. Class fee includes 25 lbs of clay and three hours of lab time. Supply fee for tools is required.

1FC 10--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$168


(13-17 yrs)Wkfld/Moore Sa 12:30pm 1831311101 01/09 1FC

Pottery I Introduction to the potter’s wheel, with emphasis on clay preparation, centering, firing and glazing. At-tendance at first class is essential. Class fee includes 25 lbs of clay and three hours of lab time. Supply fee for tools is required.

1FD 10--2 hour 55 minute lessons--$228


(16-Adult)Wkfld/Moore Sa 3pm 1831311201 01/09 1FDWkfld/Moore Su 5pm 1831311202 01/10 1FDWkfld/Moore M 7pm 1831311203 01/11 1FDWkfld/Moore T 12:30pm 1831311204 01/12 1FDWkfld/Moore Th 7pm 1831311205 01/14 1FD

Pottery II Refine and develop your skills of clay preparation, throwing, trimming and glazing. Attendance at first class is essential. Class fee includes 25 lbs of clay and three hours of lab time. Supply fee for tools is required.



(16-Adult) Wkfld/Moore T 7pm 1831311301 01/12 1FDWkfld/Moore W 7pm 1831311302 01/13 1FDWkfld/Moore Th 9am 1831311303 01/14 1FD

Pottery - HandbuildingIntroduction to intermediate instruction using pinch, slab and coil methods to create either functional or abstract pieces. Glazing and techniques for textures and other decorations will be included. Class fee includes 25 lbs of clay and three hours of lab time.



(16-Adult) Wkfld/Moore T 9am 1831311501 01/12 1FD

Digital Photography There’s more to photography than just using the “au-tomatic” setting. Topics will include your camera’s controls, resolution, flash, composition, stop motion, close ups and more. Course will include weekly as-signments with reviews. Software and printing also will be covered. Any supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

1FA 10--55 minute lesson--$841FB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$1261FF 5--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$84AFCA 10--55 minute lessons--$83


(13-Adult)OakMarREC T 5pm 1421307401 01/12 1FAProvREC M 6:30pm 1591307401 01/11 1FAWkfld/Moore Su 6pm 1831307401 01/10 1FFWkfld/Moore Su 6pm 1831307402 02/21 1FFCubRunREC Th 7:15pm 1921307401 01/14 1FBLeeREC Sa 1pm 4561307401 01/09 1FAFryingPanPk W 7:30pm 2821307401 01/13 AFCAGrtFllsGrange Th 6pm 5571307401 01/14 AFCA

Digital Photography II Prerequisite: Digital Photography I or equivalent.

1FA 10--55 minute lesson--$84


(13-Adult) ProvREC Th 7:30pm 1591307702 01/14 1FALeeREC Sa 2pm 4561307701 01/09 1FA

Artsy Einsteins Where science meets art, create artistic objects and learn the function ofr each creation. Supply fee pay-able to instructor at first class.



(8-12 yrs)WaplsMlES W 4:30pm 1191322601 01/13 AFGC




Winter 2010


Art Around the World Let’s travel internationally, no passports needed! Students will make a variety of fun art projects from around the world. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.



(6-12 yrs)WaplsMlES M 4:30pm 1191301501 01/11 AFGC

Artistic Journaling Capture life’s little moments in a handmade journal. Learn fun and easy step-by-step techniques of fabric painting, embellishment ideas using beads, buttons and more, image transfer, writing and stamping tech-niques and decorative stitching. No previous sewing skills necessary. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.



(6-12 yrs)TerrCtrES Th 5:30pm 1121331001 01/14 AFGC

Beading Basics Students will make simple beaded projects. With tips and hints, students will expand upon their knowl-edge, creating more complicated projects along the way. Students should bring nail clippers to class. Minimal supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

1FN 2--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$25


(8-Adult)LakeAccotink Sa 10am 8501324001 02/20 1FNWkfld/Moore Su 2pm 1831324001 01/10 1FNWkfld/Moore Su 2pm 1831324002 02/21 1FN

Little Dolls for Busy Hands Students will make several simple dolls as they explore different techniques and media. Skills will include knotting, braiding, drawing and more. Sup-ply fee payable to instructor at first class.

AFGB 8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$99


(6-12 yrs)SilvrbrkES Th 4pm 1051326901 01/14 AFGB

Basic Sewing I Students will learn basic sewing skills including the ruler and proper measuring, threading and mainte-nance of the sewing machine, various hand stitches and how to read and adjust a pattern. No previous experience necessary. Supply fee of $35 payable to instructor at first class.

1FV2 5--2 hour lessons--$185


(12-Adult)OakMarREC F 9:30am 1421330501 01/15 1FV2ProvREC Th 6:30pm 1591330501 01/14 1FV2FryingPanPk T 6:30pm 2821330501 01/12 1FV2FryingPanPk T 6:30pm 2821330502 02/16 1FV2

Crocheting Are you stuck on a problem or not sure where to be-gin? Students will receive individual attention based on skill level and projects. Class will emphasize cro-cheting to fit and translation of patterns. Bring one size H (8) crochet hook and a skein of light colored four-ply worsted weight yarn.



(10-Adult)DransvilTvrn T 7pm 5561330801 01/12 1FBGrtFlsGrange T 10am 5571330801 01/12 1FB

Knitting Master the basics of knitting. Students will learn the techniques and terminology of knitting and how to choose materials, as well as tips and hints. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. Providence students should bring size 8 needles and one skein of light colored worsted weight yarn.

1FA 10--55 minute lesson--$841FB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$126 AFCA 10--55 minute lessons--$83


(10-15 yrs)OakMarREC Sa 10am 1421305701 01/09 1FA(13-Adult)ProvREC Sa 11am 1591323301 01/09 1FBCubRunREC Sa 9am 1921323301 01/09 1FACubRunREC Sa 10am 1921323302 01/09 1FAGrtFlsGrange M 6pm 5571323301 01/11 AFCAGrtFlsGrange T 10am 5571323302 01/12 AFCA

Quilting Learn the basics of modern methods of quilt construction. Subjects covered include fabric and thread selection, rotary cutting methods and piecing methods. Also included are instructions on finishing a quilt including sandwiching, quilting the quilt and binding. This is an ongoing class, with students at all stages of their chosen project.

AFGA 8--2 hour 25 minute lessons--$165


(13-Adult) FryingPanPk Th 7pm 2821324101 01/14 AFGADransvilTvrn M 10am 5561324303 01/18 AFGADransvilTvrn T 6:30pm 5561324101 01/19 AFGA

Home Decor Students will learn how to add pizzazz to their homes and save money by making pillows, curtains, pillow shams and more. Learn how to properly measure and attach curtain rods and blinds to create beautiful window treatments. All work will be dem-onstrated and reinforced through lab and homework. Students may bring their own machine to class. Sup-ply fee of $35 payable to instructor at first class.

1FV2 5--2 hour lessons--$185


(12-Adult) ProvREC F 6:30pm 1591331101 02/19 1FV2

Holiday Craft Sampler Are you looking for something original and per-sonal to give Mom and Dad for the holidays? In this

workshop you can make creative gifts for friends and family this holiday season. $25 supply fee payable to the instructor.

1FL 1--1 hour 55 minute lesson--$23


(6-10 yrs) LakeAccotink Sa 10am 8501312401 12/19 1FL

Basket Making Learn to make a Native American style coiled needle basket or a traditional reed basket. Want to walk on the wild side? Try your hand at a random weave basket. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

1FAA 1--3 hour lesson--$35


(8-Adult) RiverbendPk Sa 9am 3571307801 02/06 1FAA

Nature Scrapbooking Have lots of pictures from your latest eco-vacation? Is your child a nature nut? Create lasting memories by making a nature-themed scrapbook. Learn the basics and some creative ideas. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

1FE 5--55 minute lessons--$42


(10-Adult) HiddenOaksNCTh 4pm 3081306601 02/18 1FE

Floral Arranging Work with dried or silk flowers to create your own beautiful arrangements. Bring knife, scissors and wire cutters to class. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

AFAD 2--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$45


(13-Adult) LeeHS Th 5:30pm 3141314301 02/11 AFAD


For gifts with flair . . . Try your parks this holiday season.

Wakefield Artsand Crafts Show, Dec. 5 and 6

And don’t forget Nature Centers, the country stores at Frying Pan and Colvin Run and the gift shops at Sully and Green Spring.

Can’t find a class that strikes your fancy?Parktakes Online has additional

classes added too late to make the magazine, so remember to check

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes.htm

Winter 2010

G A R D E N I N G

GardeningGreen Spring Gardens4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, VA 22312703-642-5173www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/Green Spring Gardens serves Fairfax County resi-dents and visitors by advancing the awareness and practice of gardening. The gardens and educational programs focus on practical landscaping techniques that are appropriate for the Washington metro area. Additional programs emphasize historic influences on the land and Fairfax County residents’ role in preserving cultural resources. Open to the public are a horticulture center, library, demonstration gardens, a historic landscape and buildings, and a wooded stream valley with ponds. Park grounds open from dawn to dusk.

Gardens: Gardens featuring a wide variety of trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, annuals, bulbs and veg-etables provide ideas and inspiration for the home gardener.

Horticulture Center: Visit the greenhouse and shop for plants, gardening tools (staff favorites) and other useful gifts and gardening items. The Green Spring Library is open daily. This non-circulating library features horticulture books and magazines, plant so-ciety newsletters and a community kiosk filled with information about local horticultural events. For hours and more information, call 703-642-5173.

Historic Green Spring: Families occupied and adapted

the Green Spring landscape and buildings from the late 1700s until the mid 20th century. Today visitors can view changing art exhibits, enjoy tea with a tour or program, and shop in the unique museum shop. For hours and more information, call 703-941-7987.

Registration for Green Spring Gardens’ Programs: For credit card registration, call 703-642-5173 (Adult and Children’s Programs), 704-941-7987 (Historic House Programs) or 703-324-3988 (TTY). All pro-grams require pre-registration; Visa and MasterCard accepted.

Refund Policy -Programs are canceled if the number of registrants is below the minimum. Programs may be canceled for inclement weather. If weather is ques-tionable, please call 703-642-5173 for cancellation information. A full refund is given if Green Spring Gardens cancels a class.

When a customer cancels a registration, the following fees apply: For cancellations received 14 or more days prior to the start date, a full refund is given. For requests received 13 or fewer days prior to the start date, a processing fee is applied. If a customer can-cels a Garden Getaway reservation within 13 days of the trip, no refund will be given.

Shopping Opportunity!

The Garden Gate Gift Shops in the Horticulture Center and Historic House have fabulous gardening tools, apparel and books. Our fine teas, cookbooks and tea paraphernalia are perfect for your gift list.

For plant lovers, find succulents, scented geraniums, cacti and other young houseplants to make this a green holiday season.

December 6Gardeners’ Holiday Open House: Gifts from the GardenNoon-4pm. Make crafty holiday-inspired-creations, listen to seasonal music, enjoy free refreshments and view the beautiful exhibit from George Mason Printmaking Guild and decorations fashioned by our talented volunteers and staff. This festive day is for gardeners of all ages, individuals and families. FREE

Children’s Programs Family Fun Family-friendly workshops for kids (6 and up) with accompanying adult(s). Each workshop features a seasonal theme and a project to take home.

Saturday, November 14Flower Power: Grow Awesome Amaryllis2-3pm. Learn to grow a big, colorful amaryllis flower indoors. Plant your own amaryllis bulb in a container to take home and add color to the holidays. Includes bulb, container and soil.$15/project

Saturday, December 5Flower Power: Grow Pretty Paperwhites2-3pm. Plant your own paperwhite bulbs in a con-tainer to brighten the wintry days ahead. Includes bulbs, container and soil. $15/project

Saturday, January 16Let It Snow: Snow Globe Workshop2-3pm. Create an enchanted winter wonderland scene in a jar with miniature figurines. Then turn it into a snow globe with magic snow flakes. Take it home and let it snow! Includes all project materials. $15/project.

Saturday February 6Flower Power: Blooming Branches for a Winter Bouquet2-3pm. Get a jump on the seasons by forcing flowers. We’ll show you how to cut branches of flowering trees and shrubs and coax them to bloom indoors for an early spring! $15/project includes branches and containers

Family Story TimeMondays at 2pm: January 25, February 22, March 29Visit the Children’s Library Corner, listen to stories read aloud and enjoy an activity. All ages. FREE. No registration.

Let’s Grow: Kids’ Garden Camp(8-12 yrs.), April 12-16, Monday-Friday, 9am-noon. Join this week-long, spring break garden camp to sprout seeds, plant flowers and grow vegetables, plus explore soil, seasons and weather with fun hands-on activities. Help build a spring garden. Learn how to grow and cook your own nutritious food. Come back and watch the garden grow. $150/student includes materi-als and light nutritious snack.


It’s always spring in the greenhouse at Green Spring Gardens. And the park’s lively and engaging gardening programs continue year round, giving gardeners plenty to think about, plan and organize for the growing season ahead.

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Adult Series and WorkshopsRegistration and prepayment required for all pro-grams unless otherwise noted. Call 703-642-5173 for information and to register.

Harry Allen Winter Lecture Series

Sundays, January 17- March 21Each year the Friends of Green Spring (FROGS) sponsor the Winter Lecture Series. This popular series features illustrated talks by authors, horti-culturalists, artists, garden designers, scientists and others on the cutting edge of horticulture. After the lecture, meet the speakers and enjoy refreshments. $10/lecture

January17 SundayWhat’s New in Woody Plants?1:30-3pm. Richard Olsen, a research geneticist and lead scientist for the urban tree breeding program at the U.S. National Arboretum, presents both his researcher’s view and personal view of what woody plants we should be growing in our gardens. $10

24 SundayWildflowers in Africa: Adventures in Compiling the First Wildflower Guide for Zambia1:30-3pm. Come along on an adventure with artist Doreen Bolnick as she shares stories about the plants and her time in Zambia. $10

31 SundayMysteries of Orchid Pollination1:30-3pm. Tom Mirenda, Smithsonian Horticultur-alist, demystifies orchid pollination. From mating deceptions to pseudo-copulation, Tom will describe how these beguiling plants manage to “have their way” with insects, birds and man, too. $10

February7 SundayManaging Wildlife Conflict1:30-3pm. Are you having troubles with deer and rabbits feasting on your garden? Victoria Monroe, Wildlife Biologist for Fairfax County, will discuss strategies for managing wildlife conflicts in your garden. $10

14 SundayAfricans and Native Americans in Virginia: Culi-nary Connections and Historic Foodways1:30-3pm. Michael Twitty, culinary historian and in-terpretive educator, discusses the culinary connec-tions and historic foodways of Africans and Native Americans in Virginia. $10

21 SundayBulbs as Companion Plants 1:30-3pm. Whether starting a new garden or adding to an existing one, Brent Heath teaches you how to combine bulbs, perennials, annuals, ground covers and flowering shrubs to create just the feeling you want for four seasons in your garden. $10

28 SundayMoving Towards Native1:30-3pm. By integrating native plants into the designed landscape, you help reduce negative impact

on the environment. Sandra Clinton of Clinton and Associates discusses the how’s and why’s of integrat-ing native plants into the designed landscape using examples from landscape architects on the forefront of this movement. $10

March7 SundayLuscious Landscaping with Fruiting Trees, Shrubs and Vines.1:30-3pm. Lee Reich, author of Landscaping with Fruit, introduces you to the best trees, shrubs and vines for flowers, color and form. Book signing. $10

14 SundayIt’s A Jungle Out There: Creating and Growing Your Own Tropical Paradise in a Non-Tropical Climate1:30-3pm. Learn how to create, grow and overwinter your piece of paradise. Joe Seamone, aka Boca Joe, describes the best and most dramatic plants for your garden. Tour amazing “tropical” gardens located in the Washington, D.C. area and across the country. $10

21 SundayTrees for All Seasons 1:30-3pm. Sean Hogan opens our eyes to the foliar beauty from China and Japan to Australia and New Zealand. He is the co-founder of Cistus Design in Portland, Oregon, a nursery world-famous for its collection of rare plants and display gardens. His new book, Trees for All Seasons, explores evergreen broadleaved trees. Book signing. $10

Planting Design Series for Homeowners

Instructor: Amy Knotts Neiberline, Adjunct Professor at George Washington University’s Landscape Design Program

Choose the format that fits your time and gardening needs - the whole workshop or individual lectures!

Workshop: Saturdays: January 9, 16 and 23, 9:30am-2pm (with a lunch break, 11am-noon)This workshop series helps you design your garden, develop your garden’s framework, produce a plan and estimate the costs. It includes the “Planting De-sign Lectures” (see description below) and individual attention during afternoon workshops. The work-shops focus on the design process: using site analysis techniques, learning drawing skills, selecting plant and estimating. You’ll create a design that integrates your garden areas into a coherent whole. Limit 10. $185, includes three lectures with afternoon work-shops.

Lectures:January 9, SaturdayThe Design Elements of Planting Design: Line, Form, Texture and Color.9:30-11am. Discover how the elements of planting design influence the overall arrangements of plant combinations and garden spaces. $16

January 16, SaturdayBiology of the Garden Site and Drawing the Plan: An Intro9:30-11am. Learn how soil, climatic zone, sun qual-

ity and moisture interact to create a better garden ecosystem and how to draw the plan to get the proper plant quantities for a design. $16

January 23, SaturdayDesign and Execution of Planting Design9:30-11am. Participate in an in-depth lecture on successful plant combinations and developing the plant list for varying site requirements. We will also discuss installing and pricing the final planting design. $16

Basic Gardening Series

Fridays: 1/8, 1/22 and 2/51:30-2:30pm. During this three-program series, Green Spring Master Gardeners share gardening tips and time-saving techniques, clarify simple steps and debunk horticulture myths. Sign up for the entire series or for individual workshops. $33/three-part series or $12/session

January 8 -- Bring EcoSavvy Gardening Inside: House Plants

January 22 -- The Basics of Pruning Trees and Shrubs

February 5 -- Spring Garden Maintenance

New Propagation Series: More Plants, Less Money

Saturdays: 2/6, 3/20 and 4/10Expand the variety of flowers, vegetables and herbs in your garden by growing them at home from seeds, cuttings or divisions. Includes seeds, cuttings and di-visions from Green Spring Gardens. Save 10% when you register for the entire three-part series. $60

February 6Part 1: Starting from Scratch with Seeds9:30-11am. Grow flowers, vegetables and herbs from seed and expand your garden. Mary Frogale, Green Spring’s propagator/horticulturist, discusses potting mixes, containers, seed treatments, lighting, fertiliza-tion, watering, seed sources and timing. Then take home a few Green Spring seeds to start your own collection. $22

March 20Part 2: Multiplying Garden Treasures: Cuttings9:30-11:30am. Learn how to take cuttings following simple techniques demonstrated by Nancy Olney, staff horticulturalist. She will show you strategies for successful rooting. You will learn how to take one plant and transform it into drifts of many. Take the “starters” home to expand your collection and save money this spring! $22

April 10Part 3: Multiplying Garden Treasures: Division9:30-11:30am. Fill your garden with perennials, grasses and bulbs without emptying your pockets. Mary Frogale, staff horticulturalist, will demonstrate how to use hatchets, pruning knives and garden forks to lift, split and divide single plants into many divisions. Take them home and add them to your gardens! $22


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Adult Programs

December

5 SaturdayGifts from the Garden9:30-11:30am. It’s not too late to make gifts from the garden. Horticulturist Nancy Olney lights the way for you to decoupage pressed ferns on glass candle hold-ers to adorn your table or a friend’s. $20 includes all plant materials, votive holders and battery candles.

Winter Wreaths1:30-3:30pm. Bruce Nash, Northern Virginia Com-munity College horticulture instructor, dazzles you with his holiday wreath design. Compose your own wreath to take home. Frames, floral material, bow and greens provided. $48

6 SundayGardeners’ Holiday Open House: Gifts from the Garden (SEE December 5 listing)

January

New! Book Discussion GroupStarting Wednesday, January 27 (Next meeting March 24.)6-7:30pm. Join us to discuss The Perennial Gar-dener’s Design Primer. Books will be available at Green Spring Gardens at time of registration. Pre-registration required, book included. $30

Washington Gardener Magazine 5th Annual Seed Exchange on National Seed Swap DaySaturday, January 3012:30-4pm. Washington Gardener magazine is host-ing the fourth annual Washington Seed Exchange at Green Spring Gardens. This event includes two lectures, a seed swap and more! You bring your extra viable seeds and swap them with other gardeners. Everyone will leave with a bag full of seeds, new gar-den friends and expert planting advice. Fee includes lectures, goody bag, seed swap and refreshments. $15/person $10 for Washington Gardener subscribers and Friends of Green Spring (FROGS).

February

20 SaturdayPainting Skies and Clouds in Watercolor9:30am-3:30pm. Artist Carolyn Grossé Gawarecki demonstrates how the land and sea influence shadow colors. Carolyn will assist artists as they paint and provide a critique of their work at the end. Supply list and notes sent to registrants. This class is geared to intermediate and beginners with some experience. Bring a bag lunch. $65

13 SaturdayWater Wise Landscaping11am-12:30pm. Well designed, installed and main-tained landscapes offer years of environmental benefits and beauty. Green Spring horticultural-ist Brenda Skarphol discusses these concepts and provides practical information for you to implement in your garden. Instruction takes place inside and outdoors. Dress accordingly. $16

27 SaturdayGreen Spring Master Gardeners pres-ent the 6th Annual EcoSavvy Gardening Symposium: Understanding Your Garden’s Life Cycle8:30am-4pm. The 2010 EcoSavvy Gardening Symposium brings together experts to share practical information on understanding the life cycle of your garden. Learn to work with nature’s resources to develop a beautiful, low maintenance urban retreat! To register, please call 703-642-5173. Registration $45; boxed lunch $12 additional (please specify meat or vegetarian preference). Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension with support from the Fairfax County Park Authority and Green Spring Gardens

Green Spring Getaways

Visit some of the best gardens and historic sites in the mid-Atlantic region. For information and reser-vations, call 703-642-5173.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens’ GardenFest of LightsTuesday, December 15, 2-10:30pmGet into the holiday spirit at Lewis Ginter Botancial Gardens in Richmond. The GardenFest of Lights features beautiful botanic displays and more than a half million lights arranged in botanical themes throughout the garden, including orchid and model train displays. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. $75 includes entrance, bus and driver tip, or $89 includes above with semi-private buffet dinner. Non-refundable advance reservations are required.

Philadelphia Flower ShowMonday, March 2, 10am-10pm or Wednesday, March 4, 7am-7pmThis year’s Philadelphia Flower Show treats you to an exotic journey, Passport to the World. The show transports visitors to India, the Netherlands, South Africa, Brazil, Singapore, New Zealand and other des-tinations. Enjoy internationally inspired dance and musical performances, a World Bazaar of exotic and decorative shops, gardening presentations, exhibits and the marketplace. Bring a lunch, eat in the con-vention center or enjoy the atmosphere and food of the Redding Terminal located across the street. Wear comfortable shoes. Lunch/dinner on your own. Non-refundable advance reservations are required. $96

Historic Green Spring

Historic Green Spring programs are by reservation only (703-941-7987, TTY 703-324-3988) and require a non-refundable prepayment. A traditional English tea follows each program, except where noted. Private programs and teas are popular for bridal showers, birthdays and other special occasions. Call for details.

December

12 SaturdayWinter Candlelight Tea4-6pm. (Ages 6 and up) The nights are drawing in as the winter solstice approaches. We’ll celebrate the darkening days by sipping tea in the warm glow of candlelight. Traditional music of the season and our nature-themed decorations will transport you back to the time when the Historic House was new and families celebrated the holidays in old-fashioned style. $27/ $20 children under 12

January

24 SundayConsider Carnations1-3pm. Carnations are perfect flowers for lush and substantial winter bouquets or arrangements. They are inexpensive, last well, come in almost every color and can be found everywhere. We’ll show you how


Yoga for GardenersVinyasa YogaMondays: November 30, December 7, 14, 21 and 28, January 4, 11 and 25, February 1, 8 and 229:30-10:30am. A series of yoga classes featur-ing the Vinyasa method to help participants increase the strength, flexibility and endur-ance necessary for gardening. Classes held indoors looking at the garden; 11 class session $110

Ardent gardeners need not go through withdrawal when the ground is frozen hard outside. In Green Spring’s array of gardening classes, they can still get their hands in the dirt, figuratively and literally.

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to play up the carnation’s strengths with a range of simple and sophisticated display ideas. $27

30 SaturdayNew! Craft Workshop at the Historic House: Teacup Topiaries10-11:30am. Fresh flowers are in short supply right now, so let’s create our own flowery centerpiece for winter, combining our favorite things - flowers and teacups! We’ll work with you to create your own beautiful teacup topiary to grace a table or mantle for years to come. All materials supplied. Light refreshments served. $18

February

14 SundayValentine’s Day Tea: Love Stories1-3pm. Bring your sweetheart to explore some of the many roads to “happily ever after” with storyteller Margaret Chatham. You’ll be mesmerized by stories from around the world of love lost or found, given or won. $27

28 SundayThe Artful Plate1-3pm. Giving your meal eye appeal is as important as following the recipe. How food is presented can even affect how we think it tastes. A plate of food is like a painting and the rim of the plate the frame. Learn how to arrange and garnish food and make simple finishing touches that will beautify even the most basic dish. $27

Tasting Parties at the Historic HouseJoin us for a series of three tasting parties this win-ter. Sample different types of a specific food or drink with the appropriate accompaniments as you learn to taste with all your senses. We’ll tell you all about the featured food/drink and show you how to host a tasting party of your own. Sign up for the series or an individual tasting. Individual tasting: $22, series of three tastings: $60

Saturday, December 19Oolong Tea10:30am-12pm. There is enormous variety in the

range of oolong flavors, aromas and colors. All have extraordinary depth. Some are sweet, some flowery, some toasty, some autumnal, some have flavors which the English language cannot even describe! We’ll sample a range of oolongs, the “greens,” the “ambers” and the “high-grown” - and we’ll try to come up with the words!

Saturday, January 16Chocolate10:30am-12pm: We’ll focus on single origin choco-lates, also known as varietals or “estate,” from all over the world. The beans come from a single coun-try, region or even a single estate. Each has a distinct flavor, like your favorite wine from one vineyard. Challenge yourself to find the unique attributes for each one you taste. You’ll discover that terms like “terroir” and “vintage” apply to chocolate, too!

Saturday, February 20Tapas10:30am-12pm. These delicious and varied little dishes are a centuries-old tradition in Spain and gaining in popularity here. We’ll introduce you to the tapas lifestyle as we inspire you to revamp your ap-petizers with some exquisitely tasty finger foods that are quick and easy to make.

Bridal and Baby Shower TeasExperience a very special bridal shower with a lighthearted history of bridal traditions before we serve a traditional English tea. Or shower the mother-to-be with good wishes at a baby shower tea party. Minimum guests 16; maxi-mum 36. Please call 703-941-7987 for informa-tion and reservations.


Park Donor . . .

PNC Financial ServicesMichael N. Harreld, PNC President Greater Washington Area (right), and Steve Thor-mahlen, Senior Vice President and Managing Director for PNC Wealth Management.

With roots in commercial banking that date back to the 1800s, PNC Financial Services is the nation’s fifth largest bank by deposits and third largest bank off-premise ATM provider. Headquartered in Pittsburg, the company’s foot-print is heaviest in the East, Mid-West and North Central regions of the U.S. This relative newcomer to the Washington/Baltimore metro area acquired the D.C.-based Riggs National Corporation in 2005 and the Maryland-based Mercantile Bankshares in 2007. PNC is a leader in the “green” workplace movement, with more buildings certified by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) than any other company in the world. This past summer, the PNC Foundation was the underwriter for Arts in the Parks, contributing $10,000 to fund the chil-dren’s entertainment series at Burke Lake, Lake Fairfax, Ellanor C. Lawrence and Mason District parks.

What is the focus of PNC’s corporate giving? From St. Louis to Milwaukee to West Palm Beach and in every other community we serve, the interests are different. So our giving patterns mirror what’s going on in those communities. But that said, early child-hood education and the arts are our primary areas of concern. For example, we’ve launched PNC Grow Up Great, a 10-year, $100 million invest-

ment in school readiness through which we provide leadership, advocacy, resources and volunteers to assist parents, caregivers and communities in their efforts to increase the potential for young children to succeed.

Why partner with parks? Parks are centers in the communities they serve. They’re democratic – with a small “d” -- places for all people to gather to play, learn and interact. Parks are a good match for us, particularly since PNC has become a leader in the “green” movement.

Why Arts in the Parks? Arts in the Parks needed a benefactor, and it had all the facets we want to sup-port – arts and education for children and an event that strengthens the bonds of community. Our employees were involved, too. At all four parks, they set up Grow Up Great tables to offer fami-lies activities that ranged from creating butterfly masks to starting seeds. And for the Rocknocer-ous performance at Burke Lake, we had PNC’s Mobile Learning Adventure at the park all day. Our employees really enjoyed the opportunity to meet their customers and be part of the fun.

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Golf CoursesAll Fairfax County Park Authority golf courses are open daily year-round, except Christmas Day, weather permitting.

Check It Out!For a virtual look at Park Authority courses and facilities, visit golf’s web pages. View an entire course or click on any hole for details that include photographs and tips on the best approach. You’ll also find information on lessons and reservations, a link to Tee Times, descriptions and photos of ameni-ties (practice facilities, meeting rooms, club house, pro shop, mini-golf and more) and news stories. The web page improvements will continue with “meet the staff” features, golf fitness articles, outings calendars and more photographs of the courses you love to play, so you’ll want to add the following addresses to your favorites: Maingolfportalpagehttp://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golfBurkeLakeGolf /parks/burkegolfGreendaleGolf /parks/greendaleJeffersonGolf /parks/jeffersonLaurelHillGolf /parks/laurelhillOakMarrGolf /parks/oakmarrPinecrestGolf /parks/pinecrestTwinLakesGolf /parks/twinlakes Burke Lake Golf Center7315 Ox Road, Fairfax StationPhone: 703-323-16412,843 yds. par 54 18-hole18-hole, par 3 course with putting green and 40 sta-tion lighted driving range. A challenge to every play-er’s short game with holes ranging from 90 yards to 200 yards. Clubhouse has food service, golf supplies, pull carts and club rental. Private and group lessons provided for all ages and skill levels by Every Body Golf School; for information, call 703-425-4653.

Greendale Golf Course6700 Telegraph Road, AlexandriaPhone: 703-971-61706,019 yds. par 70 18-holeThis 18-hole regulation course features 148 acres of rolling terrain with asphalt cart paths. The course provides a challenging design with tight Bermuda fairways and several water hazards. The 17th hole offers a spectacular view of the entire course and surrounding area. Greendale golf facilities include a practice putting green and a modern clubhouse with food services and a wide variety of golf supplies. Clubs, riding carts and pull carts are available for rent. Private golf lessons and group outing packages are also available.

Jefferson District Golf Course7900 Lee Highway, Falls ChurchPhone: 703-573-04442,484 yds. par 35, 9-hole Executive CourseA popular walking course, just inside the beltway, that offers golfers simplicity, yet a challenging round of golf. With no hole longer than 400 yards, the course can be rewarding if steady iron shots are the strong points of your game. The clubhouse features a lovely deck with an expansive view of the golf course. Clubhouse has food service, golf supplies, power and

pull carts, and club rental. Additional features in-clude practice putting and chipping greens; Jefferson Falls, an 18-hole outdoor mini-golf course; and newly renovated lighted tennis and basketball courts.

Laurel Hill Golf Club8701 Laurel Crest Drive, LortonPhone: 703-493-88497,050 yds, par 71 18-holeDesigned by Bill Love, the Park Authority’s new upscale course offers an outstanding golf experience with 18 memorable and unique holes. Crisscrossed with streams, dotted with ponds and lined with trees, the open, rolling terrain of the old Lorton Prison site is perfectly matched to a course layout that features multi-tiered elevation changes, extensive bunkers and an unusual variety in green complexes. Multiple tees with varying distances as low as 5,000 yards ensure playability for all levels while meticulously groomed bent grass fairways promise high quality playing conditions. From the par-four third hole, which architect Love describes as the “hardest par four in Northern Virginia,” to the “green mile” of the 615-yard 15th hole, Laurel Hill is a championship test that will have golfers replaying their rounds in memory. Practice facilities with 30-station range, grass tees, short game area with expansive putting green, chipping green and bunkers.

Oak Marr Golf Complex3200 Jermantown RoadOakton, VA 22124Phone: 703-255-53901,456 yds. Par 27, 9-holeThis challenging nine-hole par-three course is suited to beginners as well as experienced golfers. It boasts a beautiful 25,000 square feet practice area for chip-ping, putting and sand shots. Oak Marr also has a well-lit 76-station driving range with target greens, sand bunker, grass tees and covered and heated sta-tions. Private and group lessons are offered for all ages and skill levels by Every Body Golf School; for information, call 703-255-5396.

Pinecrest Golf Center6600 Little River Turnpike, AlexandriaPhone: 703-941-10612,462 yds. par 35, 9-hole Executive CourseThis challenging, narrow course with hills and ponds creates a golfing environment suited for both novices and experts alike. The full service clubhouse includes a pro shop and snack bar. Golf clubs, riding carts and pull carts are available for rent. Group or individual golf lessons and golf outings may also be scheduled. Private and group lessons are provided by Every Body Golf School; for information, call 703-256-4653. Pinecrest features cart paths, a put-ting green, 10 outdoor driving cages and an indoor practice area. The course is open all year, weather permitting.

Twin Lakes6201 Union Mill Road, CliftonPhone: 703-631-9099The Oaks Course: 6,715 yards, par 71The Lakes Course: 6,695 yards, par 72Dedicated in 1998, the Oaks Course is a Denis Griffiths-designed premier championship course. The Oaks Course will challenge all golfers, regardless of their playing ability, with multiple tees ensuring

a fair test for every level. Designed to preserve the land’s natural forest cover, every hole but one is tree-lined on both sides of the fairway. Accuracy, not distance, should be the primary goal off the tee. The original Lakes Course adds another 18 holes to give golfers the opportunity for a full day of sport -- all at one location. With the addition of multiple tees in the 2003-04 season, the Lakes Course now provides golfers of all skill levels the opportunity for exciting rounds. The Lakes Course requires more distance off the tee but is much more forgiving, with only two of its 18 holes tree-lined on both sides of the fairway.The clubhouse features a golf shop offering a wide selection of clothing, clubs and accessories. The attractive dining room in the Lakes Grill affords spectacular views, and the Oaks Room is available for golf outings, banquets and meetings. Private and group lessons provided for all ages and skill levels by Every Body Golf School; for information, call 703-815-GOLF

Pleasant Valley Golfer’s Club at Richard Jones Park is operated independently from the other FCPA courses by a private golf management company. Facilities include an upscale, 18-hole daily fee course and driving range. For information regarding fees, tee time procedures and operating hours, 703-631-7904.

GOLFERS, please note:• For information on GREEN FEES and CART

RENTALS, call the golf course of your choice.• Metal golf spikes are prohibited at all Fairfax

County Park Authority golf courses. • Senior and junior rates are available only on

weekdays during non-prime time. For more infor-mation about discounts, phone the clubhouse.

Tee Off with Teetimes.com and SAVE! Teetimes.com logoThe Park Authority’s Golf Subscription Program lets you book tee times at all seven Park Authority courses up to 14 days in advance. To subscribe, log on to www.teetimes.com/fcpa or call toll-free 1-888-325-8808. The annual subscrip-tion fee is just $26, and once you’ve joined, you can begin scheduling your tee times immediately (limit one per day for up to four golfers.)

Subscription Bonus*• Two-for-one voucher - two play for the price of

one round of golf at your pick of Park Authority courses.

• One free range ball token per day with the pur-chase of any size bucket of balls.

• 10 percent pro shop discount year round on non-sale golf apparel.

• New, renewing and returning subscribers are eligible for the subscription bonus. Two-for-one round must be played Monday-Thursday after 11am. Holidays are excluded, and cart fee is not included. Offer expires one year from date of purchase.

To book your tee time call 1-888-989-9077 or log on to www.teetimes.com/fcpa. Non subscribers may book a tee time up to 72 hours in advance. Same-day reservations may be made by calling the course of your choice.


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Young golfers can get on course through FCPA Junior Golf Program FCPA-operated courses offer golfers, ages 8 to 17, the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of golf and improve their game through practice and play. Participants enjoy access to clinics and tournaments specifically designed for younger golfers. Members also receive discounted greens fees and driving range usage. An annual membership is $15. Call any one of the FCPA-operated courses to find out how to join the Park Authority’s Junior Golf Program.

USGA handicap service offeredThis state-of-the-art handicap system is a must for the serious golfer, weekend duffer or beginner. Hand-icap services are provided at Greendale, Jefferson, Pinecrest, Twin Lakes and Laurel Hill golf courses. Our hands-on system allows you to enter your own scores and get an updated handicap, which you’ll receive monthly. The Handicap Index is computed under the USGA Handicap System. By enrolling, you are eligible to participate in Virginia State Golf Association events. Handicap services are available March 1 to November 30 for $35. Contact any Park Authority golf course for more information.

AAdapted power carts available at golf coursesAdapted power carts may be rented at all Fairfax County Park Authority courses. These carts are reserved for golfers with permanent disabilities. Reservations should be made 24 hours in advance by calling the specific course. For further information, please contact the individual golf course or the Park Authority’s Access Services at 703- 324-8563

For a better game, try lessons at park courses Private and group lessons at Burke Lake, Oak Marr, Pinecrest and Twin Lakes are provided by Every Body Golf School, Virginia’s largest golf school. The expert teaching staff includes nationally and region-ally recognized instructors, and the curriculum features driving range practice, on-course playing lessons and video swing analysis. Instruction is avail-able for students of all ability levels, from novice to scratch golfers. Club fitting, repair and regripping are also offered. See the class offerings on the Every Body Golf School’s pages for the individual courses. For more information, call 703-255-5396 or visit www.everybodygolf.com.

Golf Fitness ClassesGolf Fit (13-Adult) For the beginning to advanced golfer who wants a better all-around game through a golf-specific fitness program. Lower your handicap, increase distance and power, and improve your swing and consistency with strength, flexibility, balance, posture, stabiliza-tion and endurance training.

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VIRGINIA’S LARGEST GOLF SCHOOLNow Teaching at Four Fairfax County Park Authority Golf Courses

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TO REGISTER FOR LESSONS AT OAK MARR:CALL 703-255-53963200 Jermantown • Oakton, VA 22124

• GROUP LESSONS conducted byPGA, LPGA and USGTF professionalsbeginning January & February 2010

• REGISTER NOW BY PHONE –703-255-5396. VISA and Mastercardaccepted. Early registration discountsdo not apply.

• PRIVATE LESSONS are availableseven days a week, during the day andafter work hours. A single half-hourlesson runs $50 with one of our staff pros,$60 with a senior pro, and $70 with oneof the head professionals. A discountedseries of five lessons is $200 with a staffpro, $250 with a senior pro, and $300with a head professional.

For profiles of our staff, golf course locations,

and additional information visit www.everybodygolf.com

or call us at 703-255-5396

• Club Fitting, Club Repair & Regripping available.

• Students purchase range balls for all lessons except those conducted in theshort game area. Free use of loaner clubsalways available. Sheltered, heated andlighted practice stations available.

Four 55-minute sessions on four consecutive weeks. Class sizeis limited to five students. Fee: $115; no range balls required.

DAY TIME START DATE

TUESDAY 12 noon Jan. 5 or Feb. 16

SATURDAY 10 am Jan. 9 or Feb. 20

SUNDAY 1 pm Jan. 10 or Feb. 21

BEGINNING JUNIOR CLASSLimited to eight students, this class is designed to help junior golfersage 6 -16 learn the basics of the game including rules and etiquette,the short game, and the full swing. Four 55 minute sessions on fourconsecutive weeks. Fee: $85 includes range balls and loaner clubs.

DAY TIME START DATE

TUESDAY 5:30 pm Jan. 5 or Feb. 16

THURSDAY 5:30 pm Jan. 7 or Feb. 18

SATURDAY 12 noon Jan. 9 or Feb. 20


INTERMEDIATE JUNIOR CLASSLimited to six students, this class is for the seasoned junior playerlooking to take their game to the next level. The smaller class sizeallows the instructor to spend more one on one time working withstudents on their individual needs. Includes instruction on both theshort and long game. Fee: $100, includes range balls.

DAY TIME START DATE

WEDNESDAY 5:30 pm Jan. 6 or Feb. 17

SATURDAY 1 pm Jan. 9 or Feb. 20

KEEP YOUR SWING IN TUNE FOR SPRING!Limited to seven students, this four-week class is designed forsemi-experienced as well as seasoned golfers who want to keeptheir swing in shape during the winter months. START NEXTSEASON AT THE TOP OF YOUR GAME! Call today to reserve yourspace. Four 55-minute sessions over four consecutive weeksin sheltered, heated stations! Fee: $115 plus range balls.

DAY TIME START DATE

TUESDAY 11 am Jan. 5 or Feb. 16

TUESDAY 6:30 pm Jan. 5 or Feb. 16

WEDNESDAY 6:30 pm Jan. 6 or Feb. 17


SUNDAY 12 noon Jan. 10 or Feb. 21

THE SHORT GAMELimited to five students, this class incorporates intensive workon all areas of the game from 100 yards and including putting,chipping, pitching and sand shots. This is where the player scores!PREREQUISITE: Beginning Golf I or II or equivalent experience.

CLASS SCHEDULE AND DESCRIPTIONSLESSON INFORMATION

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!Pick the classes you want to enroll in and call (703) 425-GOLF or (703) 255-5396 with your selections.

Plan to reserve your spot in class at the time of your call with payment by VISA or Mastercard.Call now...classes fill quickly!

NOW AT FOUR FAIRFAX COUNTY GOLF COURSES: OAK MARR, BURKE LAKE, TWIN LAKES, AND PINECREST

PROFESSIONALLY FITGOLF CLUBS SOMETIMES

DO WORK MIRACLES

March 29 - April 2,9 am to 12:30 pm

Boys and Girls Ages 8-17$250

Call today to reserve your slot.We expect this camp to fill again!See our ad in the “School & Camp

Guide” in this issue! Make anappointment tosee one of our

professional clubfitters to find

the clubs that fityour swingperfectly!

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ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!Pick the classes you want to enroll in and call (703) 425-GOLF or (703) 255-5396 with your selections.

Plan to reserve your spot in class at the time of your call with payment by VISA or Mastercard.Call now...classes fill quickly!

NOW AT FOUR FAIRFAX COUNTY GOLF COURSES: OAK MARR, BURKE LAKE, TWIN LAKES, AND PINECREST

VIRGINIA’S LARGEST GOLF SCHOOLNow Teaching at Four Fairfax County Park Authority Golf Courses

Head Golf Professionals: Noel Jablonski, LPGA • George Danielson, PGA

TO REGISTER FOR LESSONS AT PINECREST:CALL 703-256-GOLF OR 703-255-5396

6600 Little River Turnpike • Alexandria, VA 22312

• GROUP LESSONS conducted by

PGA, LPGA and USGTF professionals

beginning January & February 2010

• REGISTER NOW BY PHONE –703-256-GOLF or 703-255-5396.

VISA and Mastercard accepted.

Early registration discounts do not apply.

• PRIVATE LESSONS are available

seven days a week, during the day and

after work hours. A single half-hour

lesson runs $50 with one of our staff pros

and $60 with a senior pro. A discounted

series of five lessons is $200 with a staff

pro and $250 with a senior pro.

For profiles of our staff, golf course locations,

and additional information visit www.everybodygolf.com

or call us at 703-255-5396

• Free use of loaner clubs always available.

Climate-controlled indoor teaching

facility available.

BEGINNING JUNIOR CLASSLimited to eight students, this class is designed to help junior golfersage 6 -16 learn the basics of the game including rules and etiquette,the short game, and the full swing. Four 55 minute sessions on fourconsecutive weeks. Fee: $85 includes range balls and loaner clubs.

DAY TIME START DATE

TUESDAY 5 pm Jan. 5 or Feb. 16

SATURDAY 12 noon Jan. 9 or Feb. 20


INTERMEDIATE JUNIOR CLASSLimited to six students, this class is for the seasoned junior playerlooking to take their game to the next level. The smaller class sizeallows the instructor to spend more one on one time working withstudents on their individual needs. Includes instruction on both theshort and long game. Fee: $100, includes range balls.

DAY TIME START DATE

THURSDAY 5 pm Jan. 7 or Feb. 18

SATURDAY 1 pm Jan. 9 or Feb. 20

KEEP YOUR SWING IN TUNE FOR SPRING!Limited to seven students, this four-week class is designed forsemi-experienced as well as seasoned golfers who want to keeptheir swing in shape during the winter months. START NEXTSEASON AT THE TOP OF YOUR GAME! Call today to reserve yourspace. Four 55-minute sessions over four consecutive weeksin sheltered, heated stations! Fee: $115 plus range balls.

DAY TIME START DATE

WEDNESDAY 5 pm Jan. 6 or Feb. 17



THE SHORT GAMELimited to five students, this class incorporates intensive workon all areas of the game from 100 yards and including putting,chipping, pitching and sand shots. This is where the player scores!PREREQUISITE: Beginning Golf I or II or equivalent experience.Four 55-minute sessions on four consecutive weeks. Class sizeis limited to five students. Fee: $115; no range balls required.

DAY TIME START DATE

WEDNESDAY 12 noon Jan. 6 or Feb. 17


SUNDAY 12 noon Jan. 10 or Feb. 21

CLASS SCHEDULE AND DESCRIPTIONSLESSON INFORMATION

SPRING BREAK JUNIOR GOLF CAMP20102010

March 29 - April 2, 9 am to 12:30 pmBoys and Girls Ages 8-17

$250Call today to reserve your slot.We expect this camp to fill again!

See our ad in the “School & Camp Guide” in this issue!

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History

Colvin Run Mill Historic Site

10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls(off Route 7, west of Tysons Corner)703-759-2771www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/crmColvin Run Mill Historic Site, Fairfax County’s award-winning operational 19th century water- pow-ered gristmill, offers recreational and educational activities for all ages through daily tours, school programs and special events.

Open: December 11am-5pm daily except Tuesdays. January and February 11am-4pm. Tours are offered on the hour, last one begins at 3pm.

Tour cost: $6 adult, $5 student 16 and up with ID, $4 child and senior. Admittance to the park is FREE except for some special events.

Programs that Require Reservations:All reservation programs require prepayment. Re-funds given with two weeks written notice. For infor-mation and reservations, please call 703-759-2771.

Colvin Run General Store703-759-3403Visit this restored c.1900 building, complete with potbelly stove and other museum pieces. The store offers a wide variety of unique merchandise includ-ing cornmeal, grits and whole wheat flour ground at the mill. Open: daily except Tuesdays in December 11am-5pm, January-February 11am-4pm.

December

5 SaturdayChildren’s Holiday Shopping10am-2pm, Colvin Run General Store, 703-759-2771. For this annual event, the store is bursting with items in all price ranges. Volunteers help children find the perfect gift for everyone on their lists. Free wrapping assures surprises for family and friends. Please call ahead for groups of 6 or more. Adults are invited to wait on site.

6 Sunday Children’s Holiday ShoppingNoon-4pm, Colvin Run General Store, 703-759-2771. (SEE 12/5.)

7 MondayChildren’s Holiday Shopping1-4pm, Colvin Run General Store, 703-759-2771. (SEE 12/5.)

12 SaturdayCountry Christmas3-6pm, Colvin Run Mill, 703-759-2771. Enjoy an old-fashioned evening of family holiday fun. Visit Santa in the mill and peek at antique toys under the country Victorian Christmas tree. Join costumed members of the 49th Virginia Infantry singing carols


Winter Special

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf/pinecrest

Mid-December – Early-March$15 Green Fees • $10 after 3pm • $5 indoor practice area

Indoor Golf Practice Center• Climate Controlled • Open Year Round

Golf Fitness ClassJanuary 2 – March 13

Saturdays, 9a.m.

Gift CardsAvailable

Pinecrest Golf Course6600 Little River Turnpike,

Alexandria, VA 22312

703-941-1061 ext. 5

Perfect for those New Year’s Resolutions!

When you shop Amazon.com for books, music, apparel, electronics, home and garden, sports and outdoors, tools and hardware and more, just sign on from the Fairfax County Park Foundation’s website, www.fairfaxparkfoundation.org/Shop-for-Parks.html

When you do, a percentage of your purchase goes to the Park Foundation to improve your parks and provide recreation program scholarships to low income children.

Find the perfect holiday gifts and benefit Fairfax County’s parks at the same time!

ParksShopfor

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/history.htm

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around the campfire. Other activities include making holiday crafts and roasting marshmallows. $6 (ages 3-93)

19 SaturdayModel Train Display10am-5pm, Colvin Run Barn, 703-759-2771. Fun for all ages! Watch as G-gauge trains wind their way through a miniature western town in the Colvin Run Barn. FREE.

20 SundayModel Train Display11-4pm, Colvin Run Barn, 703-759-2771. (SEE 12/19.)

February

7 SundayMaple Syrup Boil-Downnoon-2pm, Colvin Run Mill, 703-759-2771. The sap is rising and the maple trees are tapped. Now it’s sugaring time! Watch and learn as sap is boiled down into sweet syrup over an open fire. Sample the delicious combination of maple syrup over fresh baked cornbread. $2/person

14 SundayMaple Syrup Boil-Downnoon-2pm, Colvin Run Mill, 703-759-2771. (SEE 2/7)

Scout Programs at Colvin Run MillColvin Run Mill offers the following scout programs to meet your schedule. Call 703-759-2771 for information and reservations. $5 scout

Brownie Try-Its - Listening to the Past, Wave the Flag and Outdoor Adventurer.

Junior Girl Scouts - Folk Arts, Local Lore, Women’s Stories, United We Stand and Food, Fibers and Farming.

Bear Scouts - What Makes America Special?

Ellanor C Lawrence

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park and Walney Visitor Center5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151703-631-0013www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/eclThe Walney Visitor Center features natural and cul-tural exhibits and a hands-on area to introduce the public to the past farmland and present parkland. Programs are regularly scheduled. Scavenger hunt lists and a self-guide for our orienteering lawn course are available at the Visitor Center. In December the Visitor Center is open 9am to 5pm Monday, Wednes-day-Friday; noon-5pm Saturday and Sunday; closed Tuesday. In January and February, the center is open noon-5pm Wednesday-Monday; closed Tuesday.

December

7 MondayNature Snoopers - Holidays at Walney(5 and 6 yrs.) 2:30-3:30pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Cabell’s Mill, 703-631-0013. Go on an adven-ture just for kids as we learn about the holidays with the Machen family at Walney Farm in a different way! Enjoy hot apple cider and learn about the gifts and holiday foods of a Virginia farm in 1850. Create your own historic holiday ornament. Reservations required. $5

12 SaturdayHolidays at Walney Farm (All ages), 1-2:30pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013. Celebrate the winter holidays with the Machen family at Walney Farm! Enjoy hot apple cider and baked treats and learn about the gifts and holiday foods of a Virginia farm in 1850. Create your own historic holiday ornament and take a memory of the 19th century home with you. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5

14 MondayAfternoon Adventure-Holidays at Walney(7-11 yr. olds), 2:30-3:30pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Cabell’s Mill, 703-631-0013. (SEE 12/7.) Reser-vations required. $5

19 SaturdayHoliday Shopping Afternoon(6-11 yrs) 11-3pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013. Drop children off for fun, food and holiday shopping! Adults have the afternoon free to do last minute gift buying and wrapping while the kids enjoy nature activities inside and outside, make two nature holiday crafts, shop at the center’s gift shop for family gifts, eat lunch and roast s’mores. Children need to bring a bag lunch (s’mores are provided) and money for holiday shopping. Reservations required. $20/child

January

10 SundayIce Making in 19th Century Fairfax(All ages), 1-2:30pm. Before there were refrigerators, there was ICE! Learn how ice was harvested and stored on Walney Farm in the 19th century. Make and eat ice cream. Reservations required. $5

Sully Historic Site

3650 Sully WayChantilly, VA 20151www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully/From Native American hunting grounds to parkland, Sully reflects the history of Fairfax County. The 1794 home of Richard Bland Lee combines aspects of Georgian and Federal architecture and is comple-mented by original outbuildings, representative slave quarter and gardens. Sully is accredited by the American Association of Museums and included on the National Register for Historic Places, the National Park Service’s Underground Railroad Network to Freedom and the Virginia Civil War Trails. Guided tours highlight the early 19th century life of the Lee family, tenant farmers and enslaved African Americans. Programs reflect Fairfax County’s history through the 20th century.

Open daily for guided tours of the 1794 house, except Tuesdays. Tours on the hour, 11am-4pm, last tour at 3pm during January and February. Wheel-chair access to first floor of house. Forgotten Road Tours of the original outbuildings and slave quarter offered by appointment only at 2pm, except Tuesday. Canceled if inclement weather, call the site to con-firm status, 703-437-1794.

Cost: $6/adult, $5/student (16+), $4 senior (60+) and child (5-15 yrs.) per tourSave by taking both tours, approximately two hours in length: $8/adult, $7/student and $6/child

Museum Gift ShopTake home a historical remembrance of your visit to Sully. Unique gifts include tricorn hats, early 1800s reproductions, quill pens, caps, historic games and toys, blue-and-white ware, history books, tea cups, plus more! Open daily 10am-4pm, except Tuesday.

Refunds: Refunds for pre-paid reservation programs require two-week written notice.


The old fashioned fun of Colvin Run Mill’s Country Christmas on December 12 is just the thing for creating unfor-gettable holiday memories. Visit Santa, make crafts, roast marshmallows and sing carols around the campfire, then put the icing on those visions of sugar plums with a return trip the next weekend to see the model trains chugging in the barn.

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December

2 Wednesday - January 4 Monday (except Tues-days, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)Decorated for the Festive Season11am-4pm, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. During a guided tour, see the main house at Sully accented with greens and gracefully decorated for an 18th century season of celebration. Relive the 1885 holiday memories of a young Sully visitor seeing the tree decorated in Victorian splendor. Groups require reservations. $6/adult, $5/student, $4/senior and child

12 and 19 Saturdays 13 and 20 SundaysCandlelight Tours5-7pm, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. Join a his-toric character on a wagon ride around the grounds and then tour the 1794 home of northern Virginia’s first congressman, Richard Bland Lee, by natural candlelight. Hear seasonal music, make an orna-ment to take home and sample sugar cookies from a recipe in Sully’s open hearth cookbook. Each night, discover a different living history experience as you move through the period rooms. Prepaid reserva-tions requested beginning 11/1. $10/adult, $7 senior and child

29 TuesdayHoliday Concerts - IONA1 or 2pm, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. One of the top rated pan-Celtic groups in the world, IONA treats its audience to high energy entertainment featuring Scottish fiddling, driving percussion and strong vocals presenting the music of the Celtic

countries. House tour included. Refreshments served in the original 18th century kitchen. Prepaid reser-vations required. Refunds require two-week written notice. Limited seating. $10/person

30 Wednesday Holiday Concert - Musicians to be announced1 or 2 pm, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. House tour included. Refreshments served in the original 18th century kitchen. Prepaid reservations required. Refunds require two-week written notice. Limited seating. $10/person

January

Mid-January through March, daily except TuesdayThe African American Presence, 11am-3pmTours of Sully highlight the lives and work of the Lees and the enslaved families who lived here in the early 19th century. Explore an exhibit of artifacts found along the South Road, site of three cabins that were most likely inhabited by slaves. Groups require reservations. $6/adult, $5/student, $4/senior and child

10 SundayTwelfth Night Tea1-3pm, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. Ladies and gentlemen, eight years and up, sip afternoon tea and make a craft to take home. Twelfth Night (the 12th day of Christmas) was the traditional end of the holi-day season in the 18th and early 19th centuries. This was a time for weddings, balls and parties. House tour included. Children under 12 must be accompa-nied by adult. Prepaid reservations required by 1/3. Canceled if inclement weather. Limited seating. $20

17 SundayCelebrate the 248th Birthday of Richard Bland Lee1-4pm, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. Be Ever Mindful of the Future is the motto on the Lee family crest. As we celebrate Mr. Lee’s birthday, discover the important contributions of his impressive political career. Birthday cake served. House tour included. Canceled if inclement weather. Our gift to you, half price admission in honor of Richard Bland Lee’s birthday! $3/adult, $2.50/student, $2/senior and child

23 SaturdayMake-a-Basket WorkshopNoon-3pm, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. A local basket maker teaches techniques to weave reeds into a useful and beautiful work of art. Supplies included. Prepaid reservations required by 1/17. $45

30 SaturdayA Squirrel’s Day Out1pm, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. Children of all ages explore Sully’s main house through the eyes of the white squirrel to discover the story of this mischievous pet. A white squirrel was kept by Rich-ard Bland Lee’s family and is part of the Lee family crest. Make a white squirrel to take home with you. Reservations required by 1/27. $4

February

6 SaturdayMaking Light at Sully1-3pm, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. Learn about sources of light at Sully. Discover how candles were made and why fire was so important to Sully’s residents. Dip your own candle to take home. Stay warm by the fire and enjoy cider and cookies. Tour available at a separate cost. Reservations required. $4

13 SaturdayWeaving Through the Winter1-3pm, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. Sheep’s wool was woven into cloth to keep the family warm. Visit the garret at Sully where you will card wool and weave a bracelet to take home. Tour available at a separate cost. Reservations suggested. $3

20 SaturdayTwo Rooms - One Up, One Down, 1-3pmVisit the original outbuildings and the representa-tive slave cabin. Discover cooking methods used to prepare foods for the African American slave community. The cabin at Sully has one large room downstairs and a loft upstairs that could have been used for sleeping or storage. Visitors can peek at the loft, which is normally closed to the public. Canceled if inclement weather. $6/adult, $5/student, $4/senior and child, include a tour of the main house with a combination ticket for an additional $2

21 SundayAmerican Games at Sully11-4pm, Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794. Play 18th and 19th century games. Checkers, nine pins, bean bag toss and many others will be set up for you to try. House tours $6/adults and $4/child or senior. Make a historic toy $2, while supplies last.


It’s always a sell-out when Iona comes to Sully, so be sure to make your reservations early for this popular pan-Celtic group’s performance on December 29. Refreshments in the 18th century kitchen and tour of Sully decked out for the holidays are included.

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Ice SkatingFor ice skating classes:• Offered at two locations, Mt. Vernon Ice Arena at

Mt. Vernon RECenter and Fairfax Ice Arena.

• Students should report 15 minutes before class and be ready to go on the ice at class time.

• Prior to the first class, students should attend a public session to become accustomed to the ice and determine proper fitting of skates.

• Recommended clothing is a sweater or jacket, knit hat, gloves or mittens and warm, but comfortable, slacks.

• Ice skating classes include free admissions to pub-lic skating sessions equal to the number of classes. All group lesson students are entitled to free rental skates for use during lessons and practice ses-sions.

• Although there are no equipment requirements except as noted in Hockey 1 and up, head protec-tion (hockey or biking helmets), knee and elbow protection are strongly recommended.

Private LessonsFor information on private ice skating lessons, please call the programming office at Mt. Vernon Ice Arena, 703-768-3224.

WHICH LEVEL IS RIGHT FOR ME?There are two different instructional progressions used for lessons, USFSA (Skate with US - Snowplow Sam, Basic, Freestyle, Adult) and ISI (Ice Skating Institute - Tot, Pre-Alpha, Alpha, Beta). The Park Authority offers the full progression of classes for USFSA and the introductory-level classes for each age group for the ISI program. *Students in one progression may change to the other progression at the appropriate skating level by using the chart below. Consult the course descriptions for more information.

USFSA ISISnowplow Sam 1 (3-6 yrs) Tot 1 or Tot 2 (4-6 yrs)Snowplow Sam 2 (3-6 yrs) *Snowplow Sam 3 (3-6 yrs) *Basic 1 (6-13 yrs) Pre-Alpha (7-13 yrs)Basic 2 (6-13 yrs) *Basic 3 (6-13 yrs) *Basic 4 (6-13 yrs) *Basic 5 (6-13 yrs) *Basic 6 (6-13 yrs) *Basic 7 (7-13 yrs) *Basic 8 (6-Adult) *Adult 1 (14-Adult) Pre-Alpha Adult (14-Adult)Adult 2 (14-Adult) *Adult 3 (14-Adult) *Adult 4 (14-Adult) *

Adapted Classes

Adapted Ice Skating This is a foundational/transitional class that offers additional staff supervision and support to help students with disabilities develop basic ice skating skills.



(6-12 yrs)MtVernREC Su 12:45pm 4721105801 01/10 1IAMtVernREC Su 12:45pm 4721105802 02/28 1IA(13-Adult) MtVernREC Su 1:15pm 4721105901 01/10 1IAMtVernREC Su 1:15pm 4721105902 02/28 1IA

Skating Tots/Preschool

Mom or Dad and Me For students who have not had organized skating instruction. Students will work on falling and getting up properly, standing and marching in place and while moving. The adult attending the class will be assisting the student in the learning process and so must be able to skate without assistance.



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Snowplow Sam 1 This class helps preschool children develop the pre-liminary coordination and strength necessary for ice skating. Skills include falling and getting up properly, standing, marching and gliding.

1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101 AIAA 7--30 minute lessons--$113


(3-6 yrs)MtVernREC Sa 9:35am 4721442502 01/09 1IAMtVernREC Sa 10:10am 4721442503 01/09 1IAMtVernREC Sa 10:45am 4721442504 01/09 1IAMtVernREC Su 12:45pm 4721442505 01/10 1IAMtVernREC Su 1:15pm 4721442506 01/10 1IAMtVernREC M 2:45pm 4721442507 01/04 1IAMtVernREC M 4pm 4721442508 01/04 1IAMtVernREC Sa 9:35am 4721442511 02/27 1IAMtVernREC Sa 10:10am 4721442512 02/27 1IAMtVernREC Sa 10:45am 4721442513 02/27 1IAMtVernREC Su 12:45pm 4721442514 02/28 1IAMtVernREC Su 1:15pm 4721442515 02/28 1IAMtVernREC M 3:15pm 4721442516 03/01 1IAMtVernREC M 4:30pm 4721442517 03/01 1IA(4-6 yrs) FfxIceArena T 6:35pm 4111440901 01/12 AIAAFfxIceArena M 4:10pm 4111440902 01/11 AIAAFfxIceArena T 1:45pm 4111440903 01/12 AIAA


Doing More With Specialists To provide the most comprehensive ice skating options, the Park Authority contracts with special-ists to offer a broad range of programs and times to skate. Contact information on our service partners who rent the ice at Mt. Vernon RECenter is listed below. For more details, you also can call the RECen-ter’s Ice Director, Carl Kirtley, at 703-768-3224 or reach him via e-mail, [email protected].

NOVA ADULT HOCKEY LEAGUEAdult hockey league run by Harrland Hockey.Co-ed. Ages 18 and up. Non-check hockey.AA. A. B Divisions. Contact Ernie Harris, 703-893-3709, [email protected]

MT VERNON SENIOR MENAges 40 and over. Experience level varies. Subs welcome. Non-check hockey. Sunday night check in. Contact Earle Smith, 703-971-2973

POTOMAC SENIOR MENAges 40 and over. Experience level varies. Subs only when needed from existing sub list. Non-check hockey.Thursday night check in. Contact Bill Goodman, 571-276-0669.

NORTHERN VIRGINIA HOCKEY CLUBIce Dogs Youth Hockey. Ages 4-18. Beginner, house and travel programs. Full instructional pro-gram for all levels of youth hockey. New for 2009: All girls team. www.nova-icedogs.com

NICK LEWIS HOCKEYAdult pickup hockey. Ages 18 and up. Various

levels. Non-check hockey. Monday night dropin. Contact Nick Lewis, 202-957-7768

FAIRFAX MENS HOCKEYAdult hockey. Ages 18 and up. Various levels.Non-check hockey. Thursday night hockey.Contact Doug Scott, 703-780-2220.

WASHINGTON FIGURE SKATING CLUBIce dance, figure and freestyle figure skating for alllevels. Provides USFSA registration. Contact Lisa Messerschmidt, 703-221-2933.

FAIRFAX SPECIAL OLYMPICSSpecial Olympics athletes participate in figure andspeed skating or learn to skate in the Basic SkillsProgram. No prior skating experience needed forBasic Skills Program. Athletes compete in local and state competitions. Contact Debbie Cohn, 703-903-9597.www.novasova.org

Mt. Vernon RECenter is also proud to be involved in local high school and college hockey programs. Listed below are the schools that routinely practice and play at Mt Vernon. Contact us directly for additional information and upcoming schedules so you can cheer on your local team!

HIGH SCHOOL:Bishop Ireton St. Stephens/St AgnesWoodson

COLLEGE:Northern Virginia Community CollegeGeorge Mason University

http://parktakes.fairfaxcounty.gov/rev1_browseresult.asp?category=ICE+++&desckeyword=&age=9999&match=matchall&Submit=Search

http://parktakes.fairfaxcounty.gov/rev1_browseresult.asp?category=9999&desckeyword=IC01&age=9999&match=matchall&Submit=Search

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FfxIceArena T 10:45am 4111440904 01/12 AIAAFfxIceArena Th 6:30pm 4111440905 01/14 AIAAFfxIceArena Th 1:45pm 4111440906 01/14 AIAAFfxIceArena Th 10:45am 4111440907 01/14 AIAAFfxIceArena Sa 8:55am 4111440908 01/09 AIAA

Snowplow Sam 2 This class delves further into the skills learned in Snowplow Sam 1. Children will learn forward swizzles, backward wiggles, a two-foot hop and work on their forward gliding. Prerequisite: Snowplow Sam 1/Tot 1 or Tot 2.



(3-6 yrs)MtVernREC Sa 9:35am 4721442602 01/09 1IAMtVernREC Su 12:45pm 4721442603 01/10 1IAMtVernREC M 3:15pm 4721442605 01/04 1IAMtVernREC Sa 9am 4721442607 02/27 1IAMtVernREC Sa 10:45am 4721442608 02/27 1IAMtVernREC Su 12:45pm 4721442609 02/28 1IAMtVernREC M 4pm 4721442611 03/01 1IAMtVernREC M 4:30pm 4721442612 03/01 1IA

Snowplow Sam 3 This class emphasizes the skills learned in Sam 1 and 2 but also teaches children basic ice skating ele-ments including one foot glides, preliminary strok-ing, forward and backward swizzles and a forward snowplow stop. Prerequisite: Snowplow Sam 2/Tot 3 or Tot 4.



(3-6 yrs)MtVernREC Sa 9am 4721442701 01/09 1IAMtVernREC M 2:45pm 4721442703 01/04 1IAMtVernREC Sa 9:35am 4721442705 02/27 1IAMtVernREC Su 12:45pm 4721442706 02/28 1IAMtVernREC M 3:15pm 4721442707 03/01 1IAMtVernREC M 4:30pm 4721442708 03/01 1IA

Snowplow Sam 4 This class is designed for students who have com-pleted the Snowplow Sam curriculum but are not yet comfortable enough to begin Basics Skills classes with older students. Students will learn forward stroking, advanced forward one foot glides, backward two foot glide, two foot forward to backward in place and forward alternating 1/2 swizzle pumps. Prerequi-site: Snowplow Sam 3.



(4-6 yrs)MtVernREC Sa 9am 4721412801 01/09 1IAMtVernREC Su 1:15pm 4721412802 01/10 1IAMtVernREC Sa 10:45am 4721412803 02/27 1IAMtVernREC Su 1:15pm 4721412804 02/28 1IA

Tot I For children who have not had organized skating instruction. Students will work on standing, falling properly, getting up properly and marching in a standing position.

AIAA 7--30 minute lessons--$113


(4-6 yrs) FfxIceArena M 4:10pm 4111400501 01/11 AIAAFfxIceArena T 6:35pm 4111400502 01/12 AIAAFfxIceArena T 10:45am 4111400503 01/12 AIAAFfxIceArena T 1:45pm 4111400504 01/12 AIAAFfxIceArena Th 6:35pm 4111400505 01/14 AIAAFfxIceArena Th 1:45pm 4111400506 01/14 AIAAFfxIceArena Th 10:45am 4111400507 01/14 AIAAFfxIceArena Sa 8:55am 4111400508 01/09 AIAA

Beginning Skating - Youth

Basic 1 For children who have not had organized skating instruction. Students will learn nine basic elements including forward and backward skating, stopping and getting up properly. These elements will provide a solid foundation for more advanced skills.

1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101 AIAA 7--30 minute lessons--$113


(6-13 yrs)MtVernREC Sa 9am 4721442801 01/09 1IAMtVernREC Sa 9:35am 4721442802 01/09 1IA

MtVernREC Sa 10:10am 4721442803 01/09 1IAMtVernREC Su 12:45pm 4721442805 01/10 1IAMtVernREC Su 1:15pm 4721442806 01/10 1IAMtVernREC M 2:45pm 4721442807 01/04 1IAMtVernREC M 3:15pm 4721442808 01/04 1IAMtVernREC M 4pm 4721442809 01/04 1IAMtVernREC Sa 9:35am 4721442812 02/27 1IAMtVernREC Sa 10:10am 4721442813 02/27 1IAMtVernREC Sa 10:45am 4721442814 02/27 1IAMtVernREC Su 12:45pm 4721442815 02/28 1IAMtVernREC Su 1:15pm 4721442816 02/28 1IAMtVernREC M 3:15pm 4721442817 03/01 1IAMtVernREC M 5pm 4721442818 03/01 1IA(7-13 yrs)FfxIceArena T 7:10pm 4111440801 01/12 AIAAFfxIceArena M 4:45pm 4111440802 01/11 AIAAFfxIceArena Th 7:10pm 4111440803 01/14 AIAAFfxIceArena Sa 9:30am 4111440804 01/09 AIAA

Basic I Advanced For children with some skating skill but no organized skating instruction, or those wishing to repeat Basic 1. Students will learn nine basic elements including forward and backward skating, stopping, and getting up properly. These elements will provide a solid foundation for more advanced skills. Class will be adjusted based on the skill level of the participants.



(6-13 yrs)MtVernREC Sa 9am 4721440701 01/09 1IAMtVernREC Sa 10:45am 4721440702 01/09 1IAMtVernREC Su 12:45pm 4721440703 01/10 1IAMtVernREC M 4:30pm 4721440705 01/04 1IAMtVernREC Sa 9am 4721440706 02/27 1IAMtVernREC Sa 9:35am 4721440707 02/27 1IAMtVernREC Su 1:15pm 4721440710 02/28 1IAMtVernREC M 2:45pm 4721440711 03/01 1IAMtVernREC M 4pm 4721440712 03/01 1IA

Basic 2 This class concentrates on elements designed to make the skater comfortable gliding on one foot, skating backwards and turning from forward to back-ward on two feet. Prerequisite: Basic 1/PreAlpha.



(6-13 yrs)MtVernREC Sa 9:35am 4721442901 01/09 1IAMtVernREC Sa 10:10am 4721442902 01/09 1IAMtVernREC Su 12:45pm 4721442904 01/10 1IAMtVernREC M 4:30pm 4721442905 01/04 1IAMtVernREC Sa 9:35am 4721442907 02/27 1IAMtVernREC Sa 10:45am 4721442908 02/27 1IAMtVernREC Su 12:45pm 4721442909 02/28 1IAMtVernREC Su 1:15pm 4721442910 02/28 1IAMtVernREC M 2:45pm 4721442911 03/01 1IAMtVernREC M 4pm 4721442912 03/01 1IA


See artistry on ice at Mt. Vernon RECen-ter’s annual Holiday Show, 11:30am-1:30pm, December 19. Admission to this family-oriented performance is free.

For a cool ride . . .Wakefield Skate ParkWinter Hours (Dec. 1-Feb. 28)Mon.-Fri.3pm-7pm,Fri.3pm-8pmSat.noon-8pm,Sun.10am-8pm




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Basic 3Skaters continue working on getting balanced on one foot, both forward and backward. They will learn the correct technique for a preliminary crossover and be taught stroking using proper edges. A two-foot spin is also on the curriculum. Prerequisite: Basic 2 /Alpha.



(6-13 yrs)MtVernREC Sa 9am 4721443001 01/09 1IAMtVernREC Su 12:45pm 4721443003 01/10 1IAMtVernREC M 5pm 4721443005 01/04 1IAMtVernREC Sa 9:35am 4721443007 02/27 1IAMtVernREC Sa 10:45am 4721443008 02/27 1IAMtVernREC Su 12:45pm 4721443009 02/28 1IAMtVernREC M 4:30pm 4721443010 03/01 1IA

Pre-Alpha For those who have not had organized skating instruction. Students will work on standing, falling properly, getting up properly and marching in a standing position.



(7-13 yrs) FfxIceArena M 4:45pm 4111403101 01/11 AIAAFfxIceArena T 7:10pm 4111403102 01/12 AIAAFfxIceArena Th 7:10pm 4111403103 01/14 AIAAFfxIceArena Sa 9:30am 4111403104 01/09 AIAA

Intermediate Skating - Youth

Basic 4 Students will learn to glide on proper outside and inside edges. They will incorporate these skills into crossovers and three-turns. Backward elements including circular swizzle pumps, stroking and stops also will be taught. Prerequisite: Basic 3/Beta.



(6-13 yrs)MtVernREC Sa 9:35am 4721443101 01/09 1IAMtVernREC Su 12:45pm 4721443102 01/10 1IAMtVernREC Sa 9:35am 4721443105 02/27 1IAMtVernREC Su 12:45pm 4721443106 02/28 1IA

Basic 5 Emphasis in this class will be on backward skating. Skills such as back outside and inside edges and back crossovers will be taught. Other elements in-clude hockey stops, beginner one-foot spins and side toe-hops. Prerequisite: Basic 4/Gamma.



(6-13 yrs)MtVernREC Sa 9:35am 4721443201 01/09 1IAMtVernREC Su 12:45pm 4721443202 01/10 1IAMtVernREC Sa 9:35am 4721443204 02/27 1IAMtVernREC Su 12:45pm 4721443205 02/28 1IA

Basic 6 This class will introduce skaters to back two-foot turns on a circle. Forward inside three-turns, bunny

hops, spirals and lunges will also be taught. Prerequi-site: Basic 5/Delta.



(6-13 yrs)MtVernREC Sa 10:10am 4721443301 01/09 1IAMtVernREC Sa 9:35am 4721443302 02/27 1IAMtVernREC Su 12:45pm 4721443303 02/28 1IA

Basic 7 Students will concentrate on transitions forward to backward and vice versa. Elements include inside mohawks, backward outside mohawks, inside pivots and the ballet jump. Prerequisite: Basic 6.



(6-13 yrs)MtVernREC Sa 10:10am 4721443401 01/09 1IAMtVernREC Sa 10:10am 4721443402 02/27 1IA

Beginning Skating - Teen/Adult

Adult Introductory Skating A class for the true adult beginner! For those who feel tentative on the ice, have very limited ice skat-ing experience or have never skated. Skills to be learned include falling and recovery, forward skating, dips and swizzles. Smaller class sizes and/or teaching assistants provided for those still getting their skating balance.



(14-Adult)MtVernREC Sa 10:10am 4721412001 01/09 1IAMtVernREC M 7:30pm 4721412003 01/04 1IAMtVernREC Sa 10:10am 4721412004 02/27 1IAMtVernREC Su 1:15pm 4721412005 02/28 1IAMtVernREC M 7:30pm 4721412006 03/01 1IA

Adult 1 For those who have not had organized skating instruction or have not been on the ice in years! Students will learn 11 basic elements that will make skaters feel comfortable on their feet. Skills include forward and backward skating, stopping, getting up properly, one foot glides and swizzles. These elements will provide a solid foundation for more advanced skills.

1IA 6--30 minute lessons--$101AIAA 7--30 minute lessons--$113


(14-Adult)MtVernREC Sa 10:10am 4721443601 01/09 1IAMtVernREC Su 1:15pm 4721443602 01/10 1IAMtVernREC M 7:30pm 4721443603 01/04 1IAMtVernREC Sa 10:10am 4721443604 02/27 1IAMtVernREC Su 1:15pm 4721443605 02/28 1IAMtVernREC M 7:30pm 4721443606 03/01 1IAFfxIceArena T 7:45pm 4111443601 01/12 AIAAFfxIceArena Sa 11:15am 4111443603 01/09 AIAA

Adult 2 Skaters continue working on getting balanced on

one foot, both forward and backward. They will learn the correct technique for forward crossovers and be taught stroking using proper edges. Additional elements include backward one-foot glides, forward pivot and backward snowplow stops. Prerequisite: Adult 1/PreAlpha.



(14-Adult)MtVernREC M 7:30pm 4721443701 01/04 1IAMtVernREC Su 1:15pm 4721443702 01/10 1IAMtVernREC Sa 10:10am 4721443703 02/27 1IAMtVernREC Su 1:15pm 4721443704 02/28 1IAMtVernREC M 7:30pm 4721443705 03/01 1IA

Pre-Alpha For those who have not had organized skating in-struction. Students will work on gliding, forward and backward swizzles, backward wiggles and one-foot glides.



(14-Adult)FfxIceArena T 7:45pm 4111403201 01/12 AIAAFfxIceArena Th 7:45pm 4111403202 01/14 AIAAFfxIceArena Sa 11:15am 4111403203 01/09 AIAA

Advanced Skating - All Ages

Freeskate 1 A solid mastery of the following elements must be at-tained before moving on to the next level: advanced forward stroking, forward outside and inside con-secutive edges, back outside three-turn, scratch spin, waltz jump, half flip. Prerequisite: Basic 8/Freestyle 2.



(6-Adult)MtVernREC Sa 10:10am 4721444001 01/09 1IAMtVernREC Sa 10:10am 4721444002 02/27 1IA

Freeskate 2 This class focuses on backward inside and outside consecutive edges, spirals, chasse sequences, waltz threes, back spins, waltz combination jumps and the toe loop. Prerequisite: Freeskate 1/Freestyle 3.




Additional advanced Ice Skating classes available at www.fairfaxcoounty.gov/parks.

Hockey - All Ages

Introductory Skating for Hockey Skaters should have some skating ability to learn basic moves needed for balance, one-foot stops and beginning use of edges for forward and backward





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movement. No sticks required. Prerequisite: Basic II or Snow Plow II.



(6-Adult)MtVernREC Sa 9am 4721444201 01/09 1IAMtVernREC Sa 9am 4721444202 02/27 1IA

Hockey 1 The class focuses on hockey fundamentals including proper balance, preparation for forward striding and hockey stops. Participants will need a correctly sized hockey stick; however, proper skating techniques are the focus. Prerequisite: Intro to Hockey.




Hockey 2 This class continues to focus on hockey fundamen-tals with such elements as forward stride develop-ment, hockey stop technique and forward crossovers on a circle and down the ice, all with hockey stick in proper position. Prerequisite: Hockey 1.





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Holiday Public Skating� Extended public skating

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BEGINNER – Tot 1&2 & PrealphaLessons for the beginner who has been on the ice before.

7-Week Program including:� Seven 30-minute lessons� Seven practice sessions� FREE skate rental

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TOT INTRODUCTORYLessons for 4-6 years of age

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FxIceArena 7-13 Sat 9:30am $121 Jan 9FxIceArena 14&up Tues 7:45pm $118 Jan 5FxIceArena 14&up Tues 10:45am $118 Jan 5FxIceArena 14&up Thur 7:45pm $118 Jan 7FxIceArena 14&up Thur 1:45pm $118 Jan 7FxIceArena 14&up Sat 11:15am $121 Jan 9

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Tot 1/2 Class (4-6 yrs) Beginner • 7 WeeksFor those who have not had organized skating instruction.Students will work on standing, falling and getting upproperly, forward marching, marching in a standing position,two-foot jump in place and forward swizzles.Location Age Day Time Cost Begins

FxIceArena 4-6 Mon 4:10pm $116 Jan 4FxIceArena 4-6 Tues 6:00pm $116 Jan 5FxIceArena 4-6 Tues 10:45am $116 Jan 5FxIceArena 4-6 Thur 6:00pm $116 Jan 7FxIceArena 4-6 Thur 1:45pm $116 Jan 7FxIceArena 4-6 Sat 8:55am $121 Jan 9

Pre-Alpha Class – Beginner • 7 WeeksFor those who have not had organized instruction in skating.Students will work on gliding, forward and backward swizzles,backward wiggles and one-foot glides.Location Age Day Time Cost Begins

FxIceArena 7-13 Mon 4:45pm $116 Jan 4FxIceArena 7-13 Tue 6:35pm $116 Jan 5FxIceArena 7-13 Thur 6:35pm $116 Jan 7

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Lessons for the total beinner who has never skated before.Students will work on standing, falling properly, getting upproperly and marching in a standing position.

Introductory Skating (4-6 yrs)Location Age Day Time Cost Begins

FxIceArena 4-6 Mon 5:20pm $116 Jan 4FxIceArena 4-6 Tue 6:00pm $116 Jan 5FxIceArena 4-6 Tue 1:45pm $116 Jan 5FxIceArena 4-6 Thur 6:00pm $116 Jan 7FxIceArena 4-6 Thur 10:45am $116 Jan 7FxIceArena 4-6 Sat 8:55am $121 Jan 9

Introductory Skating (14&up)FxIceArena 14&up Tue 7:45pm $116 Jan 5FxIceArena 14&up Tue 1:45pm $116 Jan 5FxIceArena 14&up Thur 7:45pm $116 Jan 7FxIceArena 14&up Thur 10:45am $116 Jan 7FxIceArena 14&up Sat 11:15am $121 Jan 9

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Martial ArtsFor yoga, meditation, Pilates, qigong and tai chi classes, see the alternative exercise listings in the Exercise and Fitness section

For martial arts classes:• Testing, done on/off site for an additional fee, may

be required for advancement to the next level of martial arts. Testing dates will be announced at the start of class.

• Uniforms are required for classes at all locations. Uniforms may be purchased through any source and also may be available from the instructor for a separate fee. Since specific uniforms may be mandatory for testing/advancement in certain classes, it is recommended that you check with the instructor before buying.

• Separate fees may be charged for tournaments, protective gear and belts, if required for advance-ment.

Aikido and Self-Defense - IntermediatePrerequisite: Aikido and Self-Defense Beginning Level.

1MB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$124


(15-Adult)SoRunREC Sa 4pm 1671451001 01/09 1MB

Jujitsu I Self-defense typified by grab escapes, throwing and submission holds.

1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$821MB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$124


(13-Adult)SpHillREC Sa 5pm 1751450701 01/09 1MACubRunREC Su 4pm 1921450701 01/10 1MBCubRunREC Th 8pm 1921450702 01/14 1MA

Jujitsu II Self-defense typified by grab escapes, throwing and submission holds.

1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82


(13-Adult) SpHillREC Sa 6pm 1751450801 01/09 1MACubRunREC Th 8pm 1921450801 01/14 1MA

Jujitsu-All Levels Self-defense typified by grab escapes, throwing and submission holds.



(13-Adult) ProvREC Su 3:30pm 1591450901 01/10 1MBWkfld/Moore Sa 12pm 1831450501 01/09 1MBCubRunREC Sa 10:30am 1921450501 01/09 1MB

Jung Su-All Levels 1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$821MB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$124


(6-12 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Sa 11am 1831460001 01/09 1MAWkfld/Moore W 6pm 1831460002 01/13 1MACubRunREC Sa 10:30am 1921460001 01/09 1MBCubRunREC W 6:30pm 1921460002 01/13 1MA(13-Adult) Wkfld/Moore Sa 12pm 1831450501 01/09 1MBWkfld/Moore W 7pm 1831450502 01/13 1MB

Karate Designed to help you learn self-defense, gain confi-dence and build leadership and independence.

1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82AMVB 10--30 minute lessons--$110AMVC 10--45 minute lessons--$110AMVF 10--45 minute lessons--$83


(6-12 yrs)ProvREC Th 6pm 1591457201 01/14 1MABlkBltCtr T 5:30pm 5211457202 01/12 AMVFBlkBltCtr Sa 12pm 5211457207 01/09 AMVFDietrich’s T 4:45pm 5221457202 01/12 AMVBDietrich’s W 6:15pm 5221457203 01/13 AMVB

Karate II Prerequisite: Karate I or equivalent.

1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$821MC 20--55 minute lessons--$165


(13-Adult)ProvREC Su 6pm 1591456401 01/10 1MAProvREC Th 7pm 1591456402 01/14 1MA

Karate for Families This class gives family members an opportunity to participate together. Students will learn self-defense, gain confidence and build leadership and indepen-dence. Each student must register individually.

AMVC 10--45 minute lessons--$110AMVF 10--45 minute lessons--$83


(6-Adult)BlkBltCtr T 7pm 5211465202 01/12 AMVFBlkBltCtr Sa 7pm 5211465205 01/09 AMVFDietrich’s W 6:15pm 5221465201 01/13 AMVCDietrich’s Sa 1pm 5221465202 01/09 AMVC

Shorin-Ken Karate Do Learn hand and foot techniques, self-defense and sparring skills. Students will participate in training that teaches discipline, confidence and character.

AMBB 8--55 minute lessons--$66AMDA 20--55 minute lessons--$165


(9-Adult) VaRunES T 7pm 1171453101 01/12 AMBB

Shotokan Japanese Karate I Learn self-defense through techniques such as block-ing, punching, striking and kicking in combination


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with other related movements.



(6-Adult)SpHillREC W 6pm 1751459001 01/13 1MASpHillREC Sa 3pm 1751459002 01/09 1MA(13-Adult)Wkfld/Moore Su 12:30pm 1831452401 01/10 1MAWkfld/Moore Th 7pm 1831452402 01/14 1MA

Shotokan Japanese Karate II Shotokan Japanese Karate I strongly recommended.



(6-Adult)SpHillREC Sa 2pm 1751456201 01/09 1MASpHillREC T 7pm 1751456202 01/12 1MA(13-Adult) SpHillREC W 7pm 1751452501 01/13 1MA

Shotokan Japanese Karate-All Levels Learn self-defense through techniques such as block-ing, punching, striking and kicking in combination with other related movements.

1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$821MB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$124AECB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$124


(6-Adult)SpHillREC Sa 1pm 1751452301 01/09 1MAFfxGovtCtr Su 12pm 4161452301 01/10 AECB(13-Adult)Wkfld/Moore Su 9am 1831463201 01/10 1MB

Traditional Karate Uechi-Ryu Success by complete discipline, physical defense, high personal standards, respect for others, positive attitude, confidence, leadership and control.



(6-Adult)OakMarREC Sa 3pm 1421456001 01/09 1MAOakMarREC Su 3pm 1421456002 01/10 1MAOakMarREC Su 5pm 1421456003 01/10 1MACubRunREC Su 3pm 1921456001 01/10 1MB(8-Adult)SoRunREC Sa 10am 1671455901 01/09 1MASoRunREC Sa 11am 1671455902 01/09 1MB(13-Adult)OakMarREC Sa 4pm 1421451401 01/09 1MAOakMarREC W 8pm 1421451402 01/13 1MB

American Kenpo I Street style self-defense for adults.



(18-Adult)LeeREC T 8:30pm 4561461501 01/12 1MA

Kung Fu Kung fu incorporates the use of arms and legs combined with fighting techniques of animals for ef-ficient and effective self-defense purposes. The use of

traditional weapons may be introduced.



(6-12 yr) ProvREC Sa 10am 1591451602 01/09 1MAProvREC T 6pm 1591451603 01/12 1MASpHillREC Sa 11am 1751451601 01/09 1MASpHillREC Th 7pm 1751451602 01/14 1MA(13-Adult) LkFairfaxPk T 6:30pm 8351451701 01/12 1MAProvREC Sa 10am 1591451702 01/09 1MAProvREC T 7pm 1591451703 01/12 1MASpHillREC Th 7pm 1751451702 01/14 1MA

Kung Fu II Prerequisite: Kung Fu I or equivalent.



(6-12 yrs)SpHillREC Sa 10am 1751463901 01/09 1MA(13-Adult)SpHillREC Sa 10am 1751461401 01/09 1MA

Kung Fu III Prerequisite: Kung Fu II or equivalent.



(6-12 yrs) SpHillREC Sa 9am 1751464901 01/09 1MA(13-Adult)SpHillREC Sa 9am 1751465001 01/09 1MA

Kung Fu/SilatThis unique blend of Chinese gung fu and Indonesian silat uses internal and external training for the body and mind. Training includes forms, body condition-

ing and various solo, single- and multiple- attacker exercises.

1MB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$124


(13-Adult)LeeREC Sa 11am 4561463101 01/09 1MBLeeREC T 6pm 4561463102 01/12 1MB

Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate Class focuses on teaching proper goju ryu technique with applications rather than extensive physical training. Kihon (basics), kata (forms) and bunkai (applications) will be covered. Sparring will be intro-duced as an option for interested students.



(6-Adult)CubRunREC Su 1pm 1921460101 01/10 1MACubRunREC Th 7:30pm 1921460102 01/14 1MA

Stratford Martial Arts I Self-defense training ideal for all ages. Classes include warm ups, martial arts motions, forms and sparring w/weapons (optional). Improve flexibility and agility while developing positive self-esteem and attitude.



(8-Adult)SoRunREC T 5:30pm 1671454001 01/12 1MACubRunREC M 6:30pm 1921454001 01/11 1MA

Japanese Swordsmanship Students will learn the stances, postures and move-ments of the ancient Samurai sword arts, including both the sword drawing and cutting techniques of Iaijutsu as well as the paired student exercises of kenjutsu. Equipment will be provided for beginning students.



(13-Adult)ProvREC Su 7pm 1591452701 01/10 1MAProvREC W 7pm 1591452702 01/13 1MA

Tae Kwon Do I Korean martial art that teaches traditional self-defense techniques, including kicking, punching, blocking, sparring and forms, through individual and partner training.

1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82AMVF 10--45 minute lessons--$83 AMVH 10--45 minute lessons--$90 AMVK 10--55 minute lessons--$90


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In martial arts classes, you’ll gain con-fidence and self-discipline as you learn fighting techniques and self-defense skills.

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Tae Kwon Do II Prerequisite: Tae Kwon Do I or equivalent.



(6-12 yrs)SoRunREC Su 2pm 1671453501 01/10 1MASpringHlES M/W 6:30pm 1071453501 01/11 1MC(6-Adult) SpringHlES M/W 6:30pm 1071458401 01/11 1MC

Tae Kwon Do III Prerequisite: Tae Kwon Do II or equivalent.



(6-12 yrs)SoRunREC Su 2pm 1671453601 01/10 1MASpringHlES M/W 7:30pm 1071453601 01/11 1MC(6-Adult)SpringHlES M/W 7:30pm 1071458701 01/11 1MC

Tai Chi I w/weapons In harmony with principles of tai chi philosophy, this class uses various weapons as extensions of the body and mind movements learned in Tai Chi I and II. The straight sword will be taught first. Prerequisite: Students must have completed Tai Chi II.



(13-Adult)ProvREC M 7:30pm 1591462401 01/11 1MA

Tai Chi w/weapons II Prerequisite: Tai Chi w/weapons I or equivalent.

1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$82 1MC 20--55 minute lessons--$165


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Self-Defense Learn the basics of self-defense in real life situations by using martial arts fundamentals. Practice punch-ing, kicking, striking and releasing techniques. These effective techniques are designed to help you cope with any aggressor, regardless of size or strength.

1MA 10--55 minute lessons--$821ME 5--55 minute lessons--$41


(13-Adult) ProvREC Su 5pm 1591451801 01/10 1MAWkfld/Moore T 7pm 1831451801 01/12 1ME

Self-Defense for Women Learn proper use of strategy and tactics to defend yourself against attack. Course covers physical and psychological training, environmental awareness, verbal strategies, use of weapons and empty-handed defense.

1ME 5--55 minute lessons--$41AMBB 8--55 minute lessons--$66 AMVC 10--45 minute lessons--$110AMVK 10--55 minute lessons--$90


(13-Adult)ProvRec W 7pm 1591452201 01/13 1MAWkfld/Moore T 6pm 1831452201 01/12 1MEMtVernREC M 7pm 4721452201 01/11 1MEMtVernREC M 7pm 4721452202 02/15 1ME


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M A R T I A L A R T S / N A T U R E

Nature and ScienceExcursions

Fee due at time of registration. Refunds for cancella-tions made within two weeks of trip require written notice.

January9 SaturdayBirds of Prey(Adults), 10am-6pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013. Visit local “hot spots” in search of wintering and resident hawks and owls. Bring binoculars and a bag lunch to eat on the go. Dress for the weather. Canceled if hazardous road conditions. Van leaves from Walney Visitor Center. Reservations and advanced payment by 1/4. $32

22 FridayWaterfowl Hunt(Adults), 7am-3pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013. Learn field identification and natural his-tory of waterfowl by “hunting” local “hot spots.” Bald eagles cluster in these areas, too. Bring a bag lunch. Canceled if hazardous road conditions. Van leaves from Packard Center in Annandale District Park. Reservations and advanced payment by 1/11. $32

22 FridayWinter Birds of the Coast(Adults), 8am-8pm. Call 703-759-9018 (Riverbend Park) for information. Winter waterfowl, shorebirds and raptors are highlights. The day could end with streams of snow geese descending on the marsh. Dress for cold and windy conditions. Bring binocu-lars or spotting scopes and a bag lunch. Reservations by 1/13. $48

February6 SaturdayBirds of Prey(Adults), 10am-6pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013. (SEE 1/9.) Van leaves from Walney Visitor Center. Reservations and advanced payment by 2/1. $32

Classes

Earthkeepers Learn how the earth works through a study of geol-ogy and watersheds, plus discover how each of us impacts the environment. Become a citizen activist as you explore how to use resources wisely and par-ticipate in habitat restoration projects. Naturalist-led classes include demonstrations, experiments, hikes, stream and pond exploration and crafts.

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Fur, Feathers, Scales & Skeletons Through hands-on activities, nature “safari” hikes and visits with live animals, you’ll nvestigate the scientific classification of the animal kingdom. Use of dichotomous keys and field guides will be emphasized. Students will learn why a porcupine is a rodent but a rabbit isn’t and new ways to look at the adaptations and characteristics of animals.

1NE 5--55 minute lessons--$41


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Herpetology Through hands-on activities, nature “safari” hikes and visits with live animals, students will investigate the characteristics and habits of local reptiles and amphibians. We will focus on identification skills and habitat recognition.

1NQ 10--55 minute lessons--$82


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Natural Science through Lenses See how magnifying glasses and microscopes en-hance nature observation and study. Learn about the nature of light, the power of lenses, the inner work-ings of plants and the marvels of insect adaptation. We will also examine the use of binoculars, spotting scopes and telescopes to explore nature topics like birds and the features of the sky.

1NE 5--55 minute lessons--$41


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Ellanor C. Lawrence Park and Walney Visitor Center

5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151703-631-0013www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ecl

The Walney Visitor Center features natural and cul-tural exhibits and a hands-on area to introduce the public to the past farmland and present parkland. Programs are regularly scheduled. Scavenger hunt lists and a self-guide for the orienteering lawn course are available at the visitor center. In December the Visitor Center is open 9am to 5pm Monday, Wednes-day-Friday; noon-5pm Saturday, Sunday; closed Tuesday. In January and February the center is open noon-5pm Wednesday-Monday; closed Tuesday.

December

19 SaturdayHoliday Shopping Afternoon(6-11 yrs) 11-3pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013. Drop children off for fun, food and holiday shopping! Adults have the afternoon free to do last

minute shopping and wrapping while the kids enjoy nature activities inside and outside, make two nature holiday crafts, shop at the center’s gift shop for fam-ily gifts, eat lunch and roast s’mores. Children will need to bring a bag lunch (s’mores are provided) and money for holiday shopping. Registration required. $20/child

19 SaturdayOwl Campfire.(Families), 6-7:30pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Cabell’s Mill, 703-631-0013. Enjoy an evening hike and campfire to learn about owls. Meet our resident barred owl. Then return to a warm campfire to roast marshmallows. Reservations required. $10/family.

20 SundayStream Side Salamanders (8 yrs. and up), 9-10:30am, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013. Northern dusky and two-lined salamanders are active all year. Hike to a nearby stream to find salamanders that do not hibernate. Learn about these important amphibians and the vital role they play. Reservation required. $5

December 28-29Mammal Camp (8-12ys.) 9:30am-12:30pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013. During winter break from school, learn about our native mammals. We will set a live trap line, check a tracking pit and set out a night camera to see what we find. No homework, no tests, just fun! $50/camper.

December 28-January 1Jr. Park Naturalist Camp(5-8 yrs.) 9:30 am-12:30pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013. Spend a week learning how to be a Park Naturalist from a Park Naturalist! Feed the Walney Visitor Center animals, practice teaching a program, help build a campfire for roasting marsh-mallows, check and repair nature trails, make nature crafts and more! $130/Camper

January

2 SaturdayWinter Tracks and Signs(Families),9:30-10:30am, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Cabell’s Mill. 703-631-0013. Search the park’s stream beds for animal tracks and other signs of winter. $10/family

4 MondayNature Snoopers - Ants(5 or 6 yrs. and in all-day kindergarten), 3-4pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Walney, 703-631-0013. Learn about these interesting insects as we search the back yard for ants and other critters that like to hide underground and under logs. Play an ant game and build an ant craft! Reservations required. $5

11 MondayJr. Naturalists- Ants(7-11 yr. olds), 3-4pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Walney, 703-631-0013. (SEE 1/4.) Reservations required. $5

17 SundayOwl Campfire.(Families), 6-7:30pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Cabell’s Mill, 703-631-0013. SEE 12/19. Reservations required, $20/child

24 SundayCedar Forests(8yrs. and up), 9-10:30am, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013. When trees lose their leaves


At Ellanor C. Lawrence Park’s camp for junior naturalists, December 28 to Janu-ary 1, kids will discover what it takes to be a full-fledged naturalist in the parks.

Kids’ Korner (3-5 yrs.) Preschool children learn a little nature and a little history once a month, ac-companied by an adult. An outdoor activity and craft included. No older siblings, please; space is limited. Reservations required. $5/Kids’ Korner child

December: Holidays at WalneyMonday (9:30-10:30am): 7 or 14Wednesday (9:30-10:30am): 16Wednesday (1-2pm): 2 or 9Thursday (1-2pm): 3 or10 Thursday (2-3pm): 17Friday (9:30-10:30am): 11

January: AntsMonday (9:30-10:30am): 4 or11Thursday (1-2pm): 7, 14

February: ArchaeologyMonday (9:30-10:30am): 1 or 8Thursday (1-2pm): 4 or 11

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in winter, animals seek the cedar forests for shelter. Enter our secretive cedar forest and discover what is hiding. Reservations required. $5

25 MondayFeeding Day!3-4pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Walney, 703-631-0013. The Walney display animals are hungry! Join a naturalist and youth volunteers as we demonstrate how we feed our display animals. Make a birdfeeder to take home and use. Search for worms and insects and assist in serving dinner! Reservations required. $3/Person

30 SaturdayYour Outdoor Surroundings(Scouts), 2-3:30 pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013. Have fun outdoors exploring nature using your senses and artistic abilities. Learns new ways to protect the environment during a trail hike. Fulfills the requirements for this Junior Girl Scout badge. Reservations required. $4

February

1 MondayNature Snoopers - Archaeology(5 or 6 yrs. and in all-day kindergarten), 3-4pm, El-lanor C. Lawrence Park, Walney, 703-631-0013. Be-come a scientist for the day! Learn how the experts search for clues to our past. Study artifact remains to determine a building’s usage here at the park, sift through your own (pretend) materials to take home and uncover a hidden surprise buried beneath. Res-ervations required. $5

7 SundayGroundhog Day! 1-2pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Walney, 703-631-0013. Meet our larger-than-life Walney ground-hog! Learn the story behind Groundhog Day and interesting facts about this animal. Visit the home of the Walney garden groundhog and play groundhog games. Reservations required. $5

7 SundayBirds Around Us10-11am, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Cabell’s Mill, 703-631-0013. Beaks, feathers, nests and talons are examined to explore the avian world. Find out about bird life cycles, migration patterns and adaptations that make birds such fascinating animals. Using specimens preserved by taxidermy and live birds, we will examine bird behavior and their place in the environment. Reservations required. $5

8 MondayJr. Naturalists- Archaeology(7-11 yr.), 3-4pm, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Walney, 703-631-0013. (SEE 2/1.) Reservations required. $5

17 WednesdayCampfire Night Hike - Predators Who Hunt at Night(Families), 6-7:30pm. Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013. Enjoy a night hike to learn about nocturnal hunters. Listen to taped calls of owls and coyotes and catch a glimpse of them in the forest. End the evening with hot chocolate and roasted

marshmallows round the campfire. Reservations required. $10/family

20 SaturdayBird Banding(6 yrs. and up), 1:30-3pm. Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013. See hand-held birds close-up. Discover how they are captured, examined, banded with numbered rings and safely released as part of a park naturalist wildlife project which contributes data to federal bird migration studies. Canceled if rain. Reservations required. $5/person.

21 SundayHome-made Bird Feeders(Families), 9:30-10:30am, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013. Bring your empty milk jugs and two-liter soda bottles to make bird feeders. We will discuss tips for feeding birds and learn to identify common birds that visit home bird feeders. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Reservations required. $10/family. 22 MondayFeeding Day!3-4pm. Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Walney, 703-631-0013. SEE 1/25. Reservations required, $3/person

Hidden Oaks Nature Center

7701 Royce Street, Annandale, VA 22003703-941-1065http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hiddenoaks/ Hidden Oaks Nature Center features a pond and an interactive exhibit ideal for children two yrs. and up. Located in the 52-acre Annandale District Park, the center is nestled among woodland trails and creeks with butterfly gardens and a playground nearby. Inside the nature center, facilities include live animal displays, a climbing “tree” loft/puppet stage, a resource library and the Urban Woodlands: Habitats and Havens interactive exhibit. Young chil-dren with their adults may investigate Nature Playce, an outdoor exploration area for unstructured play in the woods. Programs for groups by reservation. In December, the nature center is open 9am-5pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; noon-5pm Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Closed Friday, De-cember 25, and January 1. In January and February, the nature center is open noon-5pm each day, closed on Tuesdays except for scheduled programs. Open 12-5 holidays including December 24, January 18 and February 15. Grounds open dawn to dusk.

Community OutreachCreature Feature at Woodrow Wilson Library(All ages), 10:30-11:15am, Woodrow Wilson Library, 6101 Knollwood Dr., Falls Church. A naturalist from Hidden Oaks Nature Center shares the wonder of Fairfax County wildlife using stories, demonstra-tions, specimens and live animals. For reservations call the library at 703-820-8774. FREESaturday, December 19: Welcome WinterSaturday, January 16: Wild Things Puppet Show: Native American StoriesSaturday February 20: Wild Things Puppet Show: Dinosaurs!

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Daily, except TuesdayNature Playce(Families) Open dawn to dusk, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Take time to get outdoors and play in our 1/3-acre unstructured play area in the woods. Make mud pies, dig into woodchip and leaf piles, make ground forts or just rest next to a tree and watch the clouds float by. Come into the nature center during regular hours, 9am-5pm weekdays, noon-5pm weekends, not available Tuesdays, and ask for brief orientation resulting in the bestowing of the title, Official Nature Snooper, along with a free gift from the Friends of Hidden Oaks. FREE

Your Art in the Park(All ages), 9am-5pm weekdays, noon-5pm weekends, not available Tuesdays (call for holiday hours), Hid-den Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Immortal-ize your nature artwork on our Wall of Nature Art. Create your own nature design on paper, and we’ll transfer it to a permanent, four-inch square tile for our foyer display. Design a picture, make a handprint or creatively write out a name as the perfect way to honor your favorite nature lover! Sponsored by Friends of Hidden Oaks. $20/tile

Discovery Bag(Families), 9am-5pm weekdays, noon-5pm weekends in December, noon-5pm in January and February, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Enhance your enjoyment of the 1/3-mile Old Oak Trail, which loops behind the nature center, by requesting the Winter Discovery Bag. Each bag contains activities and learning enhancements ideal for young child and parent adventures along the woodchip path. $1

Winter Scavenger Hunt(All ages), 9am-5pm weekdays, noon-5pm weekends in December, noon-5pm in January and February, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Enjoy separate indoor and outdoor self-guided explorations. Challenge yourself along the 1/3-mile Old Oak Trail, and in the nature center exhibit to discover hidden treasures. $1

MondayMonday Bird Walk(All ages), 7:30-9:30am, Eakin Community Park. Call 703-941-1065 (Hidden Oaks Nature Center) for information. Discover the resident birds of the Accotink Stream Valley. Bring binoculars. Meet at Prosperity Ave. parking lot. Canceled if rain or severe weather. FREE

Forest Fledglings(3-5 yrs.), 9:45-10:30am or 11-11:45am, Hid-den Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Classes for parent, child and quiet siblings. Naturalist-led preschool-style experience features stories, crafts and nature activities leading to outdoor exploration. Dress for the weather. Reservations and advanced payment required. Call for weekly topic. $5

FridayLittle Acorns(2-3 yrs.), 9:45-10:30am or 11-11:45am, Hidden


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Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Children and their adult share the wonders of nature in this intro-duction to a preschool experience and interactive program series. Through finger plays, stories, activi-ties and an outdoor exploration (weather permit-ting), the naturalist will stimulate children’s natural curiosity. Reservations and advanced payment required. Call for topics. Alternate Fridays. $5

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December

6 SundayCalling All Flying Squirrels...(Families with children ages 4 and above), 6-7pm. Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Flying squirrels rival the population of gray squirrels, but since they are nocturnal, we rarely see them. View a presentation about these amazing gliders of the night and join a naturalist as we look for flying squirrels at roosting boxes near the nature center. Learn how you can encourage flying squirrels to visit your yard. Reservations and advanced payment required. $6 /person

12 SaturdayPrincesses and their Nature Pals Tea Party(Families), 2-3:15pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Young dancers in traditional costumes from the India International School perform dances reminiscent of the Aladdin stories. Come dressed as your favorite princess to enjoy tea and cookies. Reservations and advanced payment required. $15/person

Star Lite, Star Brite(All ages), 6:30-7:30pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Take a guided tour of December’s night sky in preparation for the Geminid meteor shower on Sunday, December 13, and Monday, De-cember 14. Learn to identify constellations and how best to watch for the meteor shower. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/person

13 SundayNatural Holiday Cards and Wrapping Paper(Ages 4-9 yrs.), 1:30-3pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Create nature-themed personalized cards and more with natural materials. Make a holiday treat for yourself or a friend. Great scout activity. Reservations and advanced payment required. $6 /child

19 SaturdayGeology Rocks(Families with children ages 6 yr. and above), 1:30-3pm or 3:15-4:45pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. From brushing your teeth to virtually all your daily activities, a rock or mineral plays a key role. Learn about rocks, fossils and more through indoor presentations, hands-on activities and a stream walk. Fulfills Junior Girl Scout and Webelos Cub Scout badge requirements. Reservations and advanced payment required. $6 /child

20 SundayWinter Solstice Celebration(Families), 1:30-2:30pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Cen-

ter, 703-941-1065. Discover the facts and fantasy of the shortest day of the year, Monday, December 21. Learn how shorter days affect animals and people alike. Make a luminary of a constellation to take home and use as a light for the dark days of winter. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5 /child

26 SaturdayNatural Holiday Thank You Notes and More(Ages 4-9 yrs.), 1:30-3pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Cen-ter, 703-941-1065. Create nature-themed personal-ized cards and more with natural materials. Make a holiday treat for yourself or a friend. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/child

Creature Feature(All ages), 4-4:45pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Discover the variety of turtles found in Fairfax County. Meet a snapping turtle and a painted turtle. Learn their similarities and differenc-es and how they are spending this holiday season. Reservations and advanced payment required. $4

27 SundayHoliday Treats for Wildlife(Families), 1-4:30pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Come with your family and friends to make delectable goodies for birds and squirrels. View a variety of homemade bird feeders and get recipes for making treats in your kitchen at home. This is a peanut-free zone! Great for scouts. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5 /child

30 WednesdayDinosaur Wild Things Puppet Shows(3-8 yrs.), 1-1:45 pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Dinosaurs once roamed places far

and near. How do we know that they were here? Enjoy a puppet show along with fun fossil facts. Res-ervations and advanced payment required. $5/child

January

2 SaturdayS’More Bird Watching Please!(Families), 1:30-3pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Discover one of America’s most popu-lar pastimes with your family! Learn techniques to continue the fun at home, binocular basics and how to attract birds to your backyard. After a bird hike, return to the nature center for s’mores and cocoa. Bring binoculars. Reservations and advanced pay-ment required. $4/child, $2/adult

3 SundayWild Things Puppet Show(3-8 yrs.), 1:30-2:15pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Traditional fairy tales get a natural twist in a collection of stranger-than-fiction pup-pet shows. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/child

9 SaturdayDinosaur Film Festival(4-8 yrs.), 1:30-3pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Explore fossils, footprints and films as you learn the latest on these fascinating creatures. Try interactive stations and make a fossil craft to take home. Parent and child program. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/child

10 SundayStory of the Snowman and his Flakey Friends(4-8 yrs.), 1:30-2:30pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Snuggle up with snowman soup (hot


Join the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at the wonderland of Hidden Oaks Nature Center on Sunday, January 31.

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cocoa) as you listen to tales of woodland creatures who meet an unexpected visitor to their forest. Make a craft. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/child

16 SaturdayOwl 16mm Film Fest(All ages), 1:30-2:30pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Enjoy an old-fashioned 16 mm movie on the big screen along with popcorn and cocoa. Afterwards, learn fun facts about local owls, look at specimens and hear owl calls. Each family gets an owl pellet to dissect. Reservations and advanced pay-ment required. $5/child

17 SundayCampfire Songs and Stories(All ages), 7-8pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Cozy up to the campfire and join the naturalist in a traditional sing-a-long. Listen to the tales told first by Cherokee tribes of how woodland animals came to be. Toast a marshmallow over the embers. Cancelled in case of inclement weather. Reservations and advanced payment required. $15/family

29 FridayNaturalist Corner(3-12 yrs.), 1- 4pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. More than a dozen learning and craft stations await the budding artist and naturalist. Meet live animals, play traditional America Indian games, create nature-themed art and learn how to read animal tracks. Make crafts to take home. Teen volunteers welcome to participate as naturalist assis-tants with advanced notice. Reservations for groups requested. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/child

31 SundayMad Hatter’s Tea Party (Families with children ages 5 yrs. and above), 1:30-3pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Parents and children enjoy tea, munch butterfly-shaped sandwiches and join the crazy fun of the Mad Hatter and his friends. Discover fun facts about Alice in Wonderland, make a hat and play games. Meet a live creature from the story. Reservations and advanced payment required. $10/person

February

1 MondayCelebrate National Serpent Day(Ages 4-9 yrs.), 1-2pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Honor the day by learning what snakes live in Fairfax County. Meet three snakes up close and then observe their feeding time. Find out what these commonly misunderstood creatures are doing in the winter and learn to distinguish our area’s only venomous species. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/child

13 SaturdayNatural Valentines(4-9 yr.), 1:30-3pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Create nature-themed Valentine’s Day cards with natural items. Discover how animal

sweethearts court and make a natural treat to take home. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/child

14 SundayKnock for Woodpeckers(Families with children ages 3 yrs. and above), 1:30-3pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Five species of woodpeckers call Hidden Oaks their home. Learn how to distinguish among the spe-cies and how to attract them to your backyard with a make-and-take woodpecker treat. At the end, we will enjoy a puppet show. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/child

15 MondayCreature Feature(All ages), 1-1:45pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Meet two of the most common snakes seen in Fairfax County, the black rat snake and the northern brown snake. Learn how to distinguish them from the venomous northern copperhead snake. Reservations and advanced payment required. $4/person

20 SaturdayWhere Are All the Animals?(3-9 yrs.), 1:30-3pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Find out who migrates, hibernates and emigrates and who romps through the snow. Go on a short walk to look for salamanders and other animals that winter in our neighborhood. Make a craft. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/child

27 SaturdayCampfire Songs and Stories(All ages), 7-8pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. (SEE 1/17.) Cancelled in case of inclem-ent weather. Reservations and advanced payment required. $15/family.

28 SundayLessons from the Lorax(Families with children ages 4 and above), 2:30-3:30pm. Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Honor Dr. Seuss’ birthday with a fresh look at the Lorax and his story. Enjoy the classic tale and then meet the Oncler who has new ideas on how families can make a natural difference to wildlife. Make a treat to take home for birds and learn how to make your backyard friendly for wildlife. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/person

March

6 SaturdayHappy Birthday Dr. Seuss(Families with children ages 3 and above), 2:30-3:30pm. Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Naturalists share the tales of Yertle the Turtle and Gertrude McFuzz and show how real woodland creatures share some of the same talents. Make a craft and meet several local turtles. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/person

Hidden Pond Nature Center

8511 Greeley BoulevardSpringfield, Va. 22152www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hiddenpond/Extensive woodlands, Pohick Creek, trails, beautiful scenery, quiet places and abundant wildlife are all features of this park. Facilities include nature center with exhibits, nature trail, pond, tot playground, picnic shelter and orienteering course. Programs for groups by reservation. In December, the nature center is open 9am-5pm Monday, Wednesday-Friday and 12-5pm Saturday and Sunday. Closed Tues-days except for scheduled programs. In January and February, the hours will be 12-5pm, Monday, Wednesday-Sunday. Closed Tuesdays.

December

4 FridayPonderings-Hibernators(6-10yrs), 4:30-5:30pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588.Naturalist Brian takes you on an exploration through a short inside talk and outdoors search of den sites of the park’s hibernating animals. Care will be taken


Birds abound in the parks, and park naturalists can help you spot and iden-tify these winged residents of Fairfax. Be introduced to birding on walks from Hidden Oaks Nature Center on January 3 and Huntley Meadows Visitor Center on January 9, get the lowdown on owls at Hidden Pond Nature Center on De-cember 11 and January 22 and stroll the banks of the Potomac in Riverbend Park searching for waterfowl and raptors on December 5 and January 2.

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to leave the animals undisturbed, but kids may catch a glimpse of a critter - maybe a hibernating wood roach or mouse -- in Brian’s test den. Dress for the weather. Cancelled if severe weather. Reservations required $4.

7 MondayNature Quest-Hibernators(3-6yrs), 10-11am, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. See who hibernates and who doesn’t in the stream valley forest. Build a “den” of your own and a shelter for some of the wildlife outside. Reservations required. Cancelled if severe weather. Reservations required. $4

11 FridayPonderings-Owls(6-10yrs), 4:30-5:30pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. Do you know, “For Whom the Owl Hoots?” Naturalist Brian reveals the natural world of local owls. A walk follows a presentation on owls found in the park. Reservations required. Canceled if rain. $4

12 SaturdayHoliday Wreath-making(All Ages), 1-2:30pm, Hidden Pond Nature Cen-ter, 703-451-9588. Create two seasonal wreaths of straw and vines, decorated with greens, cones, dried flowers and ribbons. Instructor Clara Ailes will inspire your inner naturalist as well as your inner artist. Reservations required. $20/family includes all materials.

14 MondayNature Quest-Evergreens(3-6yrs), 10-11am, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. The young naturalist will explore the forest in search of those plants and trees that remain green throughout the winter. Discover the animals that depend on the evergreens. Dress for the weather. Canceled if severe weather. Reservations required. $4

18 FridayNaturalist Boot Camp (and an Evening of Free Time for Parents)(6-10yrs), 6:30-9:30pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. Have an evening to prepare for the holidays while your children get in tip-top natural-ist shape with our naturalist boot camp. For the children, this action-filled evening includes hiking, critter watching and catching, and live animals to meet, feed and hold. They will show off their natural creativity making a craft with natural items. The evening concludes around the campfire with snacks, holiday songs and ghost stories. Advanced reserva-tions and payment are required. $30

19 SaturdayNaturalist Boot Camp (6-10yrs), 9am-12pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. (See 12/18)

20 SundayNaturalist Boot Camp (6-10yrs), 1-4pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. (See 12/18)

January

4 MondayPohick Rangers(9-12yrs), 3-5pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. Hidden Pond’s longest running series kicks off with Winter Wildlife -- animal tracking, a den hunt and a search for other evidence left behind. This six-part series will feature more in-depth and in-the-field study of wetlands, nocturnal animals, venomous creatures, reptiles and amphibians. Dress for the weather. Other meeting dates are: 2/5, 7-9pm; 3/1, 3-5pm; 4/9, 7-10pm; 5/3, 3-5pm and 6/7, 3-6pm. Reservations required. $75

8 FridayPonderings-Tracking/Evidence(6-10yrs), 4:30-6:00pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. What are those odd tracks and strange signs all along the trail?. Help naturalist Brian solve the mystery as you study the evidence of wildlife in the woods. Cancelled if severe weather. Reservations required. $6

11 MondayNature Quest-Critters in the Cold(3-6yrs), 10-11am, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. How does wildlife cope in the harsh winter? Through an inside talk and outdoors exploration, the young naturalists will see first hand how nature finds a way to survive adverse condi-tions. Cancelled if severe weather. Reservations required. $4

11 MondayPohick Rangers Jr.(6-8yrs), 3-5pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. This six-part series is a hands-on, outdoors and into-the-wild program. Topics covered are winter wildlife, birds, signs of spring, wetlands, amphibians, reptiles and more.Other meeting dates and times are: 2/8, 3-5pm; 3/19, 7-9pm; 4/5, 3-5pm; 5/10, 3-5pm and 6/14, 3-6pm. Reservations required. $75

15 FridayPonderings-Animal Care Basics(6-10yrs), 4:30-5:30pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. Be one of our animal caretakers and learn what the nature center’s exhibit animals eat and how staff takes care of them. Reservations required. $4

22 FridayPonderings-Owls(All ages), 7-9pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. Become the wise one as we learn about local owl species. Join the search for these creatures of the night on a forest walk. Program concludes with a campfire and s’mores. Cancelled if severe weather. Reservations required. $8.

25 MondayNature Quest-Reptiles(3-6yrs), 10-11am, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. Does a cold-blooded animal like cold weather? Study our nature center reptiles up close to find out and then help the naturalist feed and care for them. Cancelled if severe weather. Reservations required. $4

February

8 MondayNature Quest-Rotting Logs(3-6yrs), 10-11am, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. The winter forest looks empty until you examine the woodland floor. Decomposing logs host a world of small creatures that remain active. Be part of the naturalist team on an exploration of this unique habitat. Cancelled if severe weather. Reserva-tions required. $4

12 FridayPonderings-Calls of the Wild(6-10yrs), 4:30-6pm, Hidden Pond Nature Cen-ter, 703-451-9588. Brian, the naturalist, shows off critter-calling techniques that he uses to draw in wild animals such as the red fox, the secretive owl, the mysterious raccoon and the exotic house cat. Pro-gram includes time for participants to test out some of these calls. Dress for weather. Cancelled if severe weather. Reservations required. $6

14 SundayAnimal Sweethearts Dance(3-8yrs), 1-2:30pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. The annual dance event of West Springfield for animal lovers is once again featuring plenty of dancing, limbo contests, poems of love, live animal, not-so-live animals and the world premiere of the play, Pest Side Story, an intriguing tale of a


Kids will be rocking and bopping at the annual Animal Sweethearts Dance at Hidden Pond Nature Center on Sunday, February 14. Also featuring limbo con-tests, live animals and the world premiere of another wildly original drama, it’s THE place to be for Springfield’s younger set on Valentine’s Day.

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pest control worker named Tony and an animal lover named Maria. Refreshments served. Cancelled if severe weather. Reservations required. $6.

19 FridayPonderings-Brian’s Winter Survival Tips(6-10yrs), 4:30-6pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. Naturalist Brian shares shelter-building skills for severe weather and other great tips on how to survive in the winter wilds. Program con-cludes with a campfire. Cancelled if severe weather. Reservations required. Reservation required. $6

22 MondayNature Quest-Signs of Spring(3-6yrs), 10-11am, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. Join other young naturalists as they look for signs of spring in the winter forest. Dress for the outdoors. Canceled if severe weather. Reservations required. $4.26 Friday

Ponderings-Early Signs of Spring Hike(6-10yrs), 4:30-6pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588. The sound of wood frogs and the smell of skunk cabbage tell us spring is here. Help naturalist Brian find other unfolding surprises on this walk in the woodland. Dress for the weather. Can-celed if severe weather. Reservations required. $6.

Huntley Meadows Park and Visitor Center

3701 Lockheed Blvd. Alexandria, VA 22306703-768-2525www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley/The Park Authority’s largest park (1,428 acres) includes wetlands, forests, meadows, streams and ponds. It has resident deer, beaver, heron and other animals. Facilities include a visitor center, auditori-um, exhibits and an interpretive trail with boardwalk and observation platforms. Programs for groups by reservation. In December, the Visitor Center is open 9am-5pm Monday, Wednesday-Friday; noon to 5pm Saturday and Sunday; closed Tuesday. In January and February, the center is open 9am-2pm Monday, Wednesday-Friday; noon to 5pm Saturday and Sun-day; closed Tuesday.

December

5 SaturdayOwl Outing(Adults), 4:30-6:30pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. Learn about the secret lives of the park’s resident owls. Following the indoor presentation, take an off-trail walk in search of these nocturnal birds of prey. Sponsored by FOHMP. Res-ervations required. Canceled if rain. $6

7 MondayYoung Explorers - Holiday Crafts(6-9 yrs.), 3:15-4:30pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. Join the fun of making holi-day gifts, ornaments and cards with a nature theme. Reservations required. $6

9 Wednesday or 10 ThursdayNature Detectives - Holiday Crafts(3-5 yrs.), 10-10:45am, Huntley Meadows Visi-tor Center, 703-768-2525. Listen to a winter tale and then make a holiday ornament. Reservations required. $6

13 SundayHuntley Holiday Happening (Families), 1-4pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. Looking for something special for the nature-lover on your list? Enjoy an afternoon of shopping with a 10% discount on merchandise, yummy treats and holiday crafts. FREE

Photography Show Opening2-4pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. Admire this year’s winning entries from the Friends of Huntley Meadows’ annual photography contest. Sponsored by FOHMP. FREE

January

9 SaturdayBirding for Beginners(Adults), 8-10:30am, Huntley Meadows Visitor Cen-ter, 703-768-2525. Winter is a great time to begin birding. Program starts with a discussion about field guides and optics, and then we’ll walk to look for resident birds. Reservations required. $6

16 SaturdayFlying Dragons(Ages 11 and up), 5-6:30pm, Huntley Meadows Visi-tor Center, 703-768-2525. How do dragonflies hover, dip, dive and zoom at 40 mph through the air? What do they eat, who eats them and what kind of court-ship do they have? Learn the bizarre and surprising answers from this colorful presentation of dragonflies

in Fairfax County. We will show you how to create the perfect dragonfly pond on your own property. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reserva-tions required. $6

22 FridayCafé Cattail7-9:30pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. Welcome to Huntley Meadows’ very own coffeehouse! Enjoy a relaxing evening applauding our community’s talents. Musicians, dancers and po-ets are encouraged to share their arts with a nature theme. Reservations required for performers only. Sponsored by FOHMP. FREE

28 ThursdayNative Wildflower Meadows(Ages 11 and up), 7pm-8:30pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. Learn why the native grasses and wildflowers found in Virginia’s meadows are so important and discover all the colorful wildlife that calls the meadows home. We’ll focus on what makes a Northern Virginia meadow and how to in-stall, manage and enjoy your own “pocket” meadow in modern-day suburbia. Native meadow seed pack-ets will be on sale. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $6


The boardwalk and observation tower at Huntley Meadows Park are excellent vantage points for spying the winter wonders of the wetlands.





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30 Saturday and 31 SundayWinter Chills and Thrills(5-10 yrs.), 1-3pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. Discover how wildlife copes with winter by playing games, making crafts and exploring self-guided activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by FOHMP. $4/child

February

1 MondayWinter Chills and Thrills(5-10 yrs.), 1pm-3pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. SEE 1/30.

6 SaturdayDrummers and Drillers (Adults), 9:30am-11:30am, Huntley Meadows Visi-tor Center, 703-768-2525. As they drum and drill on trees, woodpeckers are ridding our yards and woodlands of ants, wasps, and grubs. Watch a variety of woodpeckers on the park’s suet feeders, learn how to attract them to your yard and maybe glimpse a flicker on its mission to eat a thousand insects in a day! Reservations required. $6

Winter Hike-Marvelous Meadows(9 and up), 5pm-6:30pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. Chase the winter blues away with a two-mile hike on the South King’s Highway side of the park. Look for winter hawks and ducks, insect galls, and bluebirds and goldfinches while exploring the park’s native meadows. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $6

13 SaturdayNEW! Naturally Sweet(Adults), 1pm-3pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Cen-ter, 703-768-2525. Celebrate Valentine’s weekend in a natural way. Take a stroll with a naturalist through forest and meadow, then warm up with a pastry and hot beverage at a popular coffeehouse, Grounded Coffee. Meet at the South Kings Highway entrance. Reservations required. Refreshments included. $10

20 SaturdayWinter Hike-Wonderful Wetland Waterfowl (9 and up), 2-4pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. Hike the boardwalk to the observa-tion tower, looking for green-winged teals, pintails, swamp sparrows and winter wrens and with luck, spot a bald eagle. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $6

All A-Buzz About Bees(Ages 11 and up), 5-6:30pm, Huntley Meadows Visi-tor Center, 703-768-2525. Learn all about the fasci-nating lives of our native bees, how they contribute to the human world and what you can do to attract them to your gardens. We’ll discuss the best plans for bee boxes and how to build and care for them. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reserva-tions required. $6

28 SundayNEW! Bones(9-12 yrs.)1-2:30pm, Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 703-768-2525. Every skeleton has a secret. Search clues left behind in animal skulls, teeth and bones. Reservations required. $6

Riverbend Park8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls, VA 22066703-759-9018www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend/Tucked away in a remote river setting, Riverbend Park has 418 acres of forest, meadows, and ponds. The 10+ miles of trails include a 2.5 mile portion of the Potomac Heritage Trail. Facilities include a boat ramp, riverside picnic area with grills and a visitor center with exhibits, snack bar and gift shop. Our visitor center has all new exhibits: visit with the animals, touch rocks that were part of an ancient ocean floor and view local Native American artifacts. For boating and fishing information, see Boating and Fishing; for birthday parties, see Attractions. To rent the park’s picnic shelter or sun deck call 703-324-8732. To rent the nature center, call 703-759-9018. In December the Visitor Center is open 9am-5pm Monday, Wednesday-Friday; noon-5pm Saturday and Sunday; closed Tuesday. In January and February the center is open 11am-4pm Wednesday-Monday; closed Tuesday. Gates locked at posted closing time.

Active Ways to Explore Riverbend Park with Your Family

Holiday Ornaments: Make Your Own (November 14-December 31)(All Ages), available during visitor center hours, Riv-erbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. Use pine cones and teasels to make cool holiday ornaments. Follow our examples or create your own stylish or wacky designs. This is a self-guided activity. Reservations recommended for groups. $5 for 2 ornaments

The Potomac River Gorge Trail - A Globally Rare Environment(8 yrs. and up), daily 7am-dusk, picnic area by the Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. Enjoy a self-guided 2.5-mile hike along the Potomac River and find out why the Nature Conservancy named this area “one of the most significant natural areas in the eastern United States.” Fourteen trail stops reveal secrets of the Potomac River Gorge. The trail begins in the Riverbend picnic area and ends at Great Falls Park. FREE

Scavenger Hunt(All ages), available during visitor center hours, Riv-erbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. Check out the scavenger hunt packet and follow the clues as they lead you through the park in search of cool nature facts. Recommended for families and scout groups. No reservations needed. $1,

Nature Daily at Riverbend Park

For children’s classes, SEE Children’s Corner (9 months-5 yrs.) and Nature/Science (6-10 yrs).

December

5 SaturdayCold Duck(Adults), 8:30-11am, Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. Hike along the Potomac River with

a naturalist to scan for waterfowl and raptors. Dress warmly, wear hiking shoes/boots and bring binocu-lars and/or spotting scopes. Reservations required. $5

7 MondayAnimal Ornaments(6-10 yrs.), 3-4pm, Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. Use natural items, like pine cones, to create animals, snowflakes or your own unique invention. Staff guidance available. Reservations and advance payment required. $7/person

28 Monday - 30 Wednesday (Fairfax County School Holidays)SEE Camps (for Animal Vets, Zoology and Science and Astronomy Fun camps)

January

2 SaturdayCold Duck(Adults), 8:30-11am, Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. (SEE 12/5.) Reservations required. $5

22 FridayFireside Stories - Winter Wildlife(Families), 6:30-7:30pm, Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. Listen to stories ‘round our indoor fireplace, participate in winter fun activities and find out how local animals are spending the coldest months of the year. Reservations and advanced pay-ment required. $4/person


Holiday crafts with nature themes are the attraction at Huntley Meadows Visitor Center on December 7 and 9. Or let your favorite animal inspire an orna-ment for your tree at Riverbend Park on December 7

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29 Friday (Fairfax County School Holiday)SEE Camps for one-day Zoology camp

February

1 Monday (Fairfax County School Holiday)SEE Camps for one-day Animal Vets camp

19 FridayFireside Stories - Extremely Cool Critters(Families), 6:30-7:30pm, Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. Gather ‘round our indoor fireplace for stories and activities and find out about animals that survive the coldest places in the world! Reservations and advanced payment required. $4/person

March

13 SaturdayNight Sky Festival(All ages), 6:30-8:30pm, Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. (SEE Events.) Canceled if raining or snowing. Reservations recommended for groups of 10 or more. $5/person.

Call 703-759-9018 (Riverbend Park) for information and reservations for programs at Dranesville Tavern and Forestville School-house.

Dranesville Tavern

11919 Leesburg Pike, Herndon, VA 20170703-827-0609www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/weddings.htm Built in 1824, Dranesville Tavern was one of five taverns located near the Dranesville Crossroads. It quickly found a steady flow of regular customers among the farmers and drovers moving grain and livestock from Leesburg and western Virginia to the ports of Alexandria and Georgetown. In 1865, the Alexandria Gazette described Dranesville Tavern as “one of the finest roadside inns in the State of Virginia.” Remaining true to its history of providing Virginia hospitality, the Tavern may be rented for social gatherings and corporate functions. Call 703-827-0609 for rental information.

Tuesday, January 26Who’s Hibernating? (2-5 yrs.), 10:15-11am, Dranesville Tavern. Chip-munks, groundhogs and bats are just a few animals getting ready for hibernation. Meet our puppets, do activities and see if hibernating is for you! Reserva-tions and advance payment required. $6/child Tuesday, February 23Starry Nights (2-5 yrs.), 10:15-11am, Dranesville Tavern. Stars twinkle in the evening sky. Where do they go during the day? Games and activities will introduce your preschooler to the stars and more. Reservations and advance payment required. $6/child Tuesday, March 23 Fly, Hop or Run(2-5 yrs.), 10:15-11am, Dranesville Tavern. Animals are busy in springtime. Through activities and

games, find out where the birds, toads and other ani-mals have been all winter. Reservations and advance payment required. $6/child

Forestville Schoolhouse

9812 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066703-827-0609www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/weddings.htmThis site, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, dates back to 1889. Originally a one-room schoolhouse, it doubled in size in 1911 when the original Floris Elementary Schoolhouse was moved and attached to the west side of the building. Over the years, the schoolhouse has served as a school, junior Grange, library, bank, post office and private residence. Today, it can be rented for parties or corporate meetings. Call 703-827-0609 for rental information. Call 703-759-9018 (Riverbend Park) for program information and reservations.

Thursday, January 7 Our Furry Friends (2-5 yrs.), 10:15-11am, Forestville Schoolhouse. Through puppets, activities and games explore the lives of skunks, squirrels and other mammals and find out what they do in winter. Reservations and advance payment required. $6/child Thursday, February 4Let it Snow (2-5 yrs.), 10:15-11am, Forestville Schoolhouse. Put on your fur coat, fluff out your feathers and head on over to learn fun facts about snow. Make your own snowflake and find out how our winter wildlife survives the winter cold. Reservations and advance payment required. $6/child Thursday, March 11 Turtle Time(2-5 yrs.), 10:15-11am, Forestville Schoolhouse. Turtles will soon be on the move. Meet a box turtle, explore the world of reptiles and find out how you can help turtles in your neighborhood. Reservations and advance payment required. $6/child


Get up-close and personal with turtles at Forestville Schoohouse on March 11.

Elmore Farm Visitor Center at Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon, 703-437-9101

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/fpp

Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale, 703-941-1065

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hiddenoaks

Hidden Pond Nature Center, Springfield, 703-451-9588

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hiddenpond

Horticulture Center at Green Spring Gardens,

Alexandria, 703-642-5173www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp

Huntley Meadows Park, Alexandria, 703-768-2525

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley

Walney Visitor Center at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park,

Chantilly/Centreville, 703-631-0013www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ecl

Retreat to a Park For your office or organization’s next business gathering

Nature and culture are at your doorstep when you rent a room in a Fairfax County nature center or visitor center for a meeting, training or team building.

• Fees from $50 to $80/hour

• 20% discount for non-profit organizations.

For details on capacity and availability or to reserve a meeting space, contact:

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Performing ArtsPlease note:• All instructors have different teaching styles. • Be sure to wear comfortable clothing. Any clothing

requirements will be discussed at the first class meeting.

• All music classes are group instruction.• Music books or any other instructional aids will be

available for purchase at the first class.• Students must have their own guitar, banjo or

harmonica for use in class. • Piano students need to have access to a piano for

practice out of class.

Children in Theater A fun introduction to theatre with creative games, pantomime, storytelling, creative movement and much more! Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.



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Drama Play & Learn Stretch your child’s imagination through acting ex-ercises, storytelling and games. Any supply fees are payable to instructor at first class.



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Musical Theatre Join in the fun and learn how to dance like the stars in High School Musical! Learn a variety of jazz routines to the music in popular movies and plays. Taught in a fun and friendly environment. No dance skills necessary.



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Children’s Drama Instructors WantedQualified drama instructors needed to teach children’s drama classes. Call Jennifer Braun (703-324-5540) for details or email [email protected] for an application.

Unique historic character, intimate settings and lovely grounds at an affordable price*

• Cabell’s Mill in Centreville• Clark House in Falls Church• Dranesville Tavern in Dranesville• Great Falls Grange in Great Falls

Historic Properties Rental Services703-827-0609 • 703-827-0191

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/weddings.htme-mail: [email protected] • TTY 703-803-3354

Picture your event in a beautifulpark setting . . .

Weddings • Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers Celebrations • Picnics • Corporate Meetings and Retreats

• Hunter House in Vienna• Old Schoolhouse in Great Falls• Stone Mansion in Alexandria• Wakefield Chapel in Annandale

* All proceeds go towards the preservation and protection of the historic structures held in trust by the Fairfax County Park Authority.

History Loves Company

History Loves Company

At Mt. Vernon Ice Arena Skate with US

Try the official learn-to-skate program of the U.S. Figure Skating Association! See the Ice Skating section for details.

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On Stage Learn basic acting skills through theatre games, improvisations and scene study. Class culminates in a final performance. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.



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Speak Right Up Students will develop and improve their self-con-fidence and public speaking as they work on skills such as eye contact, hand and body gestures and preparation techniques. Activities will include per-formances, skits and stand-up comedy routines.



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African Drums Learn the basic of rhythms and how the African music comes together to make a full orchestra. If you have drums, bring them to class. Instructor will bring drums to share.

APVK 8--55 minute lessons--$89


(6-12 yrs)RoanMS W 5pm 2201532701 01/13 APVKMtVernonHS T 5pm 3181532701 01/12 APVK

Drum Set I Learn rudimentary drum skills, music reading skills and how to use a drum set. Drum sets furnished.

Supply fee $20 payable to instructor at first class.

1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87APVK 8--55 minute lessons--$89


(9-Adult)SoRunREC T 7:30pm 1671531201 01/12 1PAPoplarTrES W 6:30pm 0971531202 01/13 APVKVaRunES Sa 10am 1171531201 01/09 APVKMadisonHS Th 5:30pm 3151531202 01/14 APVK

Bass Electric Guitar Learn basic music reading and riffs on the electric bass. Students must furnish their own bass guitar. Any supply fees payable to instructor at first class.



(13-Adult)LeeREC W 6pm 4561538701 01/13 1PA

Guitar ILearn to play, tune and care for your guitar. Students must furnish their own instrument. Any supply fees are payable to instructor at first class.

1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66 APVK 8--55 minute lessons--$89


(6-10 yrs)LkFairfaxPr M 4:30pm 8351530901 01/11 APDALkFairfaxPr M 5:30pm 8351530902 01/11 APDASoRunREC T 4:30pm 1671530901 01/12 1PAWkfld/Moore M 6pm 1831530901 01/11 1PACubRunREC Sa 4:30pm 1921530901 01/09 1PACubRunREC M 4pm 1921530902 01/11 1PAMtVernREC Sa 9am 4721530901 01/09 1PAFryingPanPk W 5pm 2821530901 01/13 APD

BelvederES Sa 9am 0071530901 01/09 APDABelvederES Sa 10am 0071530902 01/09 APDACardFstES Th 6pm 0181530901 01/14 APVKChurchRdES Sa 9am 0231530901 01/09 APDAWdlyHilES Th 5pm 1331530901 01/14 APVKEagleVwES F 4:30pm 1391530901 01/15 APVKEagleVwES F 5:30pm 1391530902 01/15 APVKFrostMS T 5:30pm 2041530901 01/12 APVKKeyMS Th 5:30pm 2111530901 01/14 APDAAnnandleHS T 6pm 3001530901 01/12 APDAMarshallHS W 5pm 3301530901 01/13 APDA(10-Adult)LkFairfaxPr M 6:30pm 8351531901 01/11 APDASoRunREC T 6:30pm 1671531901 01/12 1PACubRunREC Sa 5:30pm 1921531901 01/09 1PACubRunREC M 5pm 1921531902 01/11 1PAMtVernREC Sa 11am 4721531901 01/09 1PAFryingPanPk W 6pm 2821531901 01/13 APDABelvederES Sa 11am 0071531901 01/09 APDACardFstES Th 7pm 0181531901 01/14 APVKChurchRdES Sa 10am 0231531901 01/09 APDAWdlyHilES Th 6pm 1331531901 01/14 APVKEagleVwES F 6:30pm 1391531901 01/15 APVKFrostMS T 6:30pm 2041531901 01/12 APVKKeyMS Th 6:30pm 2111531901 01/14 APDAAnnandleHS T 7pm 3001531901 01/12 APDAMarshallHS W 6pm 3301531901 01/13 APDAMarshallHS W 8pm 3301531902 01/13 APDA(16-Adult)Wkfld/Moore M 8pm 1831531001 01/11 1PAWdlyHilES Th 7pm 1331531001 01/14 APVK

Guitar II Prerequisite: Guitar I or equivalent.

1PA 10--55 minute lessons--$87 APDA 8--55 minute lessons--$66 APVK 8--55 minute lessons--$89


(6-12 yrs)Wkfld/Moore M 7pm 1831531301 01/11 1PAMtVernREC Sa 10am 4721531301 01/09 1PAChurchRdES Sa 12pm 0231531301 01/09 APDA(10-Adult)CubRunREC Sa 5:30pm 1921531401 01/09 1PAChurchRdES Sa 11am 0231531401 01/09 APDAEagleVwES F 7:30pm 1391531401 01/15 APVKMarshallHS W 7pm 3301531401 01/13 APDA(13-Adult)MtVernREC Sa 12pm 4721531101 01/09 1PACardFstES Th 8pm 0181531101 01/14 APVKAnnandleHS T 8pm 3001531101 01/12 APDA

Jazz Guitar An introduction to the discipline of jazz guitar for the intermediate to advanced guitarist. Students will learn jazz voicings as the pros play them and how to lean and work over a chart (song), learning to play it and improvise over it. Students should provide their own instrument, acoustic or electric. If electric, students should bring a portable amplifier.



(10-Adult) SLakesHS W 7:30pm 3231530601 01/13 APVK

Rock Guitar An introduction to rock and roll guitar playing.


The Park Authority’s drama classes put the fun into acting and stage performance.

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Students will learn the basics of rock guitar and im-provisation. Beginners encouraged. Students should supply their own instruments. Those with electric guitars should bring a portable amplifier.



(10-Adult) SLakesHS W 6:30pm 3231530502 01/13 APVK

Piano-Beginning I Group instruction. Learn fundamentals including reading music and keyboard skills. Students must have access to piano or keyboard for practice. Sup-ply fee $10-$15 payable to instructor at first class.

APPA 8--55 minute lessons--$70APVK 8--55 minute lessons--$89


(6-9 yrs)Bailey’sES M 4pm 0041534001 01/11 APPABrookfldES W 4pm 0111534001 01/13 APVKBushHLES W 4:30pm 0141534001 01/13 APVKCardFstES M 4pm 0181534001 01/11 APVKFoxMillES T 4:30pm 0451534001 01/12 APVKUnionMlES T 4pm 1151534001 01/12 APVKJacksonMS Th 4pm 2101534001 01/14 APVKFallsChHS Th 4pm 3051534001 01/14 APPA(6-12 yrs)Bailey’sES M 5pm 0041534101 01/11 APPABelvederES Sa 9am 0071534101 01/09 APPABelvederES Sa 11am 0071534102 01/09 APPABrookfldES W 5pm 0111534101 01/13 APVKBushHLES W 5:30pm 0141534101 01/13 APVKCardFstES M 5pm 0181534101 01/11 APVKCubRunES Sa 9am 0301534101 01/09 APPACubRunES Sa 11am 0301534102 01/09 APPAFoxMillES T 5:30pm 0451534101 01/12 APVKKingsPkES Sa 9am 0711534101 01/09 APVKKingsPkES Sa 10am 0711534102 01/09 APVKOakViewES Th 4:30pm 0911534101 01/14 APPAUnionMlES T 5pm 1151534101 01/12 APVKJacksonMS Th 5pm 2101534101 01/14 APVKFallsChHS Th 5pm 3051534101 01/14 APPA(12-Adult) BrookfldES W 7pm 0111534401 01/13 APVKFoxMillES T 7:30pm 0451534401 01/12 APVK

Piano-Beginning II Group instruction for the student who has some piano experience. Improve fundamentals including reading music and keyboard skills. Students must have access to piano or keyboard for practice. Sup-ply fee $10-$15 payable to instructor at first class.

APPA 8--55 minute lessons--$70APVK 8--55 minute lessons--$89


(6-12 yrs)Bailey’sES M 6:15pm 0041534601 01/11 APPABelvederES Sa 10am 0071534601 01/09 APPA

BelvederES Sa 12pm 0071534602 01/09 APPABrookfldES W 6pm 0111534601 01/13 APVKBushHLES W 6:30pm 0141534601 01/13 APVKCardFstES M 6pm 0181534601 01/11 APVKCubRunES Sa 10am 0301534601 01/09 APPACubRunES Sa 12pm 0301534602 01/09 APPAFoxMillES T 6:30pm 0451534601 01/12 APVKKingsPkES Sa 11am 0711534601 01/09 APVKKingsPkES Sa 12pm 0711534602 01/09 APVKOakViewES Th 5:30pm 0911534601 01/14 APPAOakViewES Th 6:30pm 0911534602 01/14 APPAUnionMlES T 6pm 1151534601 01/12 APVKJacksonMS Th 6pm 2101534601 01/14 APVKJacksonMS Th 7pm 2101534602 01/14 APVKFallsChHS Th 6:15pm 3051534601 01/14 APPA

Vocal Training Learn vocal exercises, breath control and projection. Benefits beginners and experienced students. Supply fee of $2-$5 payable to instructor at first class.



(8-14 yrs)GreenbrWES W 5pm 0551518001 01/13 APVKGreenbrWES W 6pm 0551518002 01/13 APVKWdlyHilES T 6pm 1331518001 01/12 APVKWdlyHilES T 7pm 1331518002 01/12 APVKMarshallHS Th 5pm 3301518001 01/14 APVKMarshallHS Th 6pm 3301518002 01/14 APVK(16-Adult)GreenbrWES W 7pm 0551531501 01/13 APVKWdlyHilES T 8pm 1331531501 01/12 APVKMarshallHS Th 7pm 3301531501 01/14 APVK

Songwriting Workshop Learn to compose your own songs using the tech-niques handed down by generations of songwriters, from Bach to Beethoven to the Beatles to U2. We’ll write music and words to our own song.



(10-Adult) McLeanHS Th 6pm 3171533201 01/14 APVK


Music Instructors WantedQualified piano and guitar instructors needed to teach group lessons for children. Call Jennifer Braun (703-324-5540) for details or email [email protected] for an application

Pilates Reformer Classesnow at THREE RECentersProvidence, South Run and Lee District

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Pet PlaceOur dog obedience classes are designed to develop understanding and build a fun relationship between pet and handler. Flexible training methods are em-ployed for home management, problem solving and correction. Please note the following information:• Dogs that display fear or aggression are not per-

mitted in FCPA classes.• Bring a shot record with proof of DHLA rabies and

parvovirus shots to the first class. • All dogs must be legally licensed, vaccinated and

wearing a visible dog license. • Dogs must be leashed when entering or leaving the

class area.• Check with instructor at first class for proper

leashes, collars and other equipment. • An adult must stay with child handler if student is

under 16 or does not have own transportation.

Pet First Aid and CPRIn one quick evening, learn essential skills to help your pet in the event of a health or medical emer-gency. Learn how to manage your pet’s injury or illness in the first critical moments until you can get to a veterinarian. This 90-minute workshop will teach you how to stop bleeding, handle choking inci-dents, perform chest compressions, fashion a splint, take your pet’s pulse... and more! Bring a brown-bag dinner if desired. Class is held indoors in main office classroom. For $45 you receive the workshop, course book, certificate of completion and valuable peace of mind. Registration and advance payment required. No refunds unless the class is cancelled. For registra-tion, upcoming dates and additional information, call Lake Accotink Park, 703-569-0285.

Dog Training One-on-OneLake Accotink Park offers individualized dog train-ing lessons, perfect for busy people. Sessions are customized to your dog’s level of behavioral develop-ment and tailored to your schedule. Includes a pre-session consultation with the instructor to determine your goals and set a date and time for your first ses-sion. This is an excellent option for those who need more flexibility than weekly lessons can provide. For available dates, cost and additional information, call Lake Accotink Park, 703-569-0285.

Dog Obedience Classes

Puppy Kindergarten (14-Adult) Puppies 10 weeks to six months will learn the funda-mentals of socialization and discipline. Owners will learn how to cure problems such as housebreaking, chewing and jumping. Puppies should wear a buckle collar and be up to date with shots.

1DA 8--55 minute lessons--$84 ADAA 8--55 minute lessons--$66


Wkfld/Moore T 6pm 1831751001 01/12 1DAWebersFeed Sa 11am 5081751001 01/09 ADAA

Dog Obedience I (14-Adult) Includes home management, discipline and problem-


From Classes to RECenter Passes,Ice Skating to Golf Rounds,Historic Tours to Adventures in Nature,Summer Camps to Day Trips . . . One Card Gives It All!

Easy to Give. Fun to Receive.

Offered at all Park Authority RECenters, nature centers and golf courses

This holiday season, it’s easy to buy everyone exactly what they want . . .

Fairfax County Park Authority

Gift Cards

Also good for Internet purchases of classes and passes. For more information, go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

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solving. Methods employed are affection and re-straint. Dogs must be at least six months old.

1DA 8--55 minute lessons--$84 1DB 10--55 minute lessons--$105 ADAA 8--55 minute lessons--$66


LakeAccotink Sa 9am 8501751101 01/09 1DALakeAccotink T 10am 8501751102 01/12 1DASoRunREC Sa 9am 1671751101 01/09 1DBSoRunREC Su 1pm 1671751102 01/10 1DBSoRunREC Su 3pm 1671751103 01/10 1DBWkfld/Moore T 7pm 1831751101 01/12 1DAWkfld/Moore T 10am 1831751102 01/12 1DAFryingPanPk W 7:30pm 2821751101 01/13 ADAAWebersFeed Sa 10am 5081751101 01/09 ADAA

Dog Obedience II (14-Adult) Prepares owner for off-lead work with the basic com-mands. For dogs at least eight months old who have successfully completed at least one basic course for both dog and owner. Dogs may not display aggression or fear in any indoor class. Prerequisite: Dog Obedi-ence I or equivalent.

1DA 8--55 minute lessons--$84 1DB 10--55 minute lessons--$105 ADAA 8--55 minute lessons--$66


LakeAccotink T 11am 8501751201 01/12 1DASoRunREC Sa 10am 1671751201 01/09 1DBSoRunREC Su 2pm 1671751202 01/10 1DBWkfld/Moore T 8pm 1831751201 01/12 1DAWkfld/Moore W 11am 1831751202 01/13 1DAFryingPanPk W 8:30pm 2821751201 01/13 ADAA

Dog Obedience III (14-Adult) Designed to assist the pet owner in voice control and a better- trained pet. Dogs must be at least 10 months old. Dog must not display aggression of any manner and must be under control of the owner. Prerequisite: Dog Obedience II or equivalent skills.

1DB 10--55 minute lessons--$105


SoRunREC Su 12pm 1671751301 01/10 1DB

Dog Obedience IV (14-Adult) Dogs must be at least 10 months old, not display aggression of any manner and must be under control of the owner. Prerequisite: Dog Obedience III or equivalent skills.

1DB 10--55 minute lessons--$105


SoRunREC Su 12pm 1671751401 01/10 1DB

Rally (14-Adult) Prerequisite: Dog Obedience II or equivalent. Join us for one of the newest dog sports! Rally obedience exercises and corresponding signs from the beginner through expert level will be taught. The handler-dog team will practice a new course each week.

1DA 8--55 minute lessons--$84


LakeAccotink Th 7:30pm 8501753901 01/14 1DALakeAccotink Sa 12pm 8501753902 01/09 1DAWkfld/Moore M 7:30pm 1831753901 01/11 1DA

AKC Canine Good Citizenship Test (14-Adult)Test requires a basic understanding, on the part of both dog and handler, of basic obedience commands. Students must complete appropriate paper work and bring a brush or comb to be used during the test. Visit www.AKC.org to read the rules and get a list of commands that will be tested. Test is open to all breeds and is used by many insurance companies when providing homeowner’s insurance. Dogs that have successfully completed Level 2 or equivalent of obedience classes should be able to pass this test.

1DE 1--1 hour 55 minute lesson--$30


LakeAccotink Sa 10am 8501753301 03/06 1DE

Non-Competitive Dog Agility Classes

Dog Agility for the Fun of It (13-Adult) Prerequisite: Dog Obedience I. Class offers an in-troduction to the fun sport of dog agility. This class is not competition oriented. Dogs must be at least one year old. Dogs and handlers will learn the basics of building teamwork, targeting and basic handling skills. Class will utilize agility equipment. Attendance at first class is required. Bring dogs to first class.

1DG 8--55 minute lessons--$153


LakeAccotink Th 8:30pm 8501753201 01/14 1DGLakeAccotink Sa 11am 8501753202 01/09 1DGLakeAccotink M 11am 8501753203 01/11 1DGFryingPanPk W 6:30pm 2821753201 01/13 1DG

Dog Agility for the Fun of It II (13-Adult) Prerequisite: Agility for the Fun of it I or Dog Agility I. More fun with agility sequences and obstacle per-formance. Dogs must know obedience behaviors (sit, lay down, stay and come) and be reliable off leash. Confidence in performing contact obstacles (A-frame and dog walk) is required. Bring dogs to first class.

1DG 8--55 minute lessons--$153


LakeAccotink Sa 10am 8501753401 01/09 1DGLakeAccotink M 10am 8501753402 01/11 1DGLakeAccotink Th 6:30pm 8501753403 01/14 1DGFryingPanPk W 7:45pm 2821753401 01/13 1DG

Off-Leash Dogs Welcome in Special Dog ParksThe Fairfax County Park Authority has always welcomed leashed dogs in all of its parks. Now, for owners of well-mannered canines who enjoy a good run or a friendly romp, there’s the additional option of off-leash dog parks - fenced areas where unleashed dogs can have free play.At present, there are seven established dog parks:• Blake Lane, 10033 Blake Lane, Oakton • Baron Cameron, 11300 Baron Cameron Ave.,

Reston• South Run, 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield • Mason District, 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale. • Chandon, 900 Palmer Drive, Herndon• Quinn Farm, 15150 Old Lee Rd., Centreville.• Grist Mill, 4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy,

AlexandriaAll Park Authority dog parks are public/private part-nerships, developed in cooperation with sponsoring organizations of pet owners. The sponsors are the agency’s liaison between users and local residents, Animal Control and the Police Department. They monitor and clean up the facilities, publicize dog park rules and regulations, and report maintenance needs to the Park Authority. Dog parks are open 365 days a year from sunup to sundown. Users of off-leash dog areas do so at their own risk. Neither Fairfax County nor the Fairfax County Park Authority is liable for any injury or damage caused by any dog in the off-leash area. For rules and regulations governing the off-leash dog areas, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/park-rules/dogpark.htm and for additional information, call 703-324-8594.


Instructors WantedQualified dog obedience and dog agility instruc-tors needed. Call 703-324-5540 for details or email [email protected] for an application.

Make the most of your pet in the Park Authority’s obedience classes. Let our experienced instructors help you trans-form your pesky pup into a cooperative canine companion, and you, too, will be rewarded with the rapt attention that asks, “What do you want me to do next, boss?”

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Scout Programs in the ParksAt our historic sites, working farm, nature centers and RECenters, scouts can complete some or all the requirements for badges, depending on the program. Please note that pre-paid reservations are required for all scout programs. You may register by mail or fax, using the registration form below. Sorry, IVR, web and operator-assisted registration are not set up to handle registrations for scout programs.

For additional details on the programs that fol-low, please contact the site directly. Cost may vary depending on program lengths, handouts and crafts. Early registration discount and out-of-county fees do not apply. Refunds for scout programs require two-weeks written notice.

Scout leaders, please use separate forms and pay-ment when signing up your troop for scout programs at different sites.

Water BadgesWater Fun, Swimming and Aquanaut badges also may be earned at the other Park Authority RECen-ters. The fee is $10 per scout. To arrange a badge workshop, please call the aquatic supervisor at any RECenter.

Aquanaut for WebelosJanuary 30, 2-3pm, Spring Hill RECenter, $10/scoutFebruary 6 , 2-3pm, Spring Hill RECenter, $10/scoutFebruary 20, 2-3pm, Spring Hill RECenter, $10/scout

Water Fun for Girl ScoutsFebruary 6, 1-2pm, Spring Hill RECenter, $10/scout

Swimming for Girl ScoutsJanuary 30, 1-2pm, Spring Hill RECenter, $10/scout

Cub Run RECenter+Denotes program meets all requirements for badge.

Brownies

Brownie Try-It - Space explorer (Geminid Meteor Shower)+December 12, 5:30-6:45 pm, Cub Run RECenter, $5/scout

Brownie Try-It - Science Wonders+ January 25, 2:45-4 pm, Cub Run RECenter, $5/scout

Brownie Try-It - Science in Action+ February 22, 2:45-4 pm, Cub Run RECenter, $5/scout

Brownie Try-It - Movers+ February 27, 1-2 pm, Cub Run RECenter, $4/scout

Junior Girl Scouts

Junior Girl Scout - Science Discovery+ December 5, 1-2:30pm, Cub Run RECenter, $6/scout

Junior Girl Scout- Sky search (Geminid Meteor Shower)+ December 12, 7-8:30pm, Cub Run RECenter, $6/scout

Junior Girl Scout-Finding Your Way+ January 4, 2:30-4pm, Cub Run RECenter, $6/scout

Junior Girl Scout- Science in Everyday Life+ January 9, 12:30-2pm, Cub Run RECenter, $6/scout

Junior Girl Scout - Weather Watchers+ January 11, 2:30-4pm, Cub Run RECenter, $6/scout

Junior Girl Scout- Yarn and Fabric Arts+ February 6, 10-11:30am, Cub Run RECenter, $6/scout

Junior Girl Scout- Science Sleuth+ February 27, 10-11:30am, Cub Run RECenter, $6/scout

Webelos and Cub Scouts (Tiger, Wolf and Bear)

Webelos and Cub Scouts (Tiger, Wolf and Bear) - Geology (academics pin and belt loop)+ December 7, 2:30-4:00pm, Cub Run RECenter, $6/scout

Webelos and Cub Scouts (Tiger, Wolf and Bear) - Science (academics pin and belt loop)+ December 14, 2:30-4:00pm, Cub Run RECenter, $6/scout

Webelos and Cub Scouts (Tiger, Wolf and Bear) - Astronomy (academics pin and belt loop)+January 23, 6:30-8pm, Cub Run RECenter, $6/scout

Webelos and Cub Scouts (Tiger, Wolf and Bear) - Map and Compass (academics pin and belt loop)+February 8, 2:30-4:00pm, Cub Run RECenter, $6/scout

Boy Scout Merit

Bird Study Merit BadgeDec 5 or Feb 1st 9-12noon, Cub Run RECenter, $6/scout

Astronomy Merit BadgeDec 19th or Feb 5th 6:30-9:30pm, Cub Run RECen-ter, $6/scout

Other Scout Programs

Cub Run RECenter can arrange badge programs for groups of 10 or more, if the scheduled times do not work for your group. We also offer badges not listed in this edition of Parktakes, Please visit our website, http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/wcrec/sully_gateway/wcrec-scouts.htm, for a full list of offerings or call Tammy at Cub Run (703-817-9407).


Scouts are a familiar sight in the parks. In addition to participating in dedications and other ceremonies, they are valuable contributors to park improvements with their Eagle Scout projects. They can always be counted on to help with park clean-ups, and for achievement and fun, they pursue scores of challenging badges in the parks.

For a cool ride . . .Wakefield Skate ParkWinter Hours (Dec. 1-Feb. 28)Mon.-Fri.3pm-7pm,Fri.3pm-8pmSat.noon-8pm,Sun.10am-8pm

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Frying Pan Farm Park+ Denotes that the program meets all badge require-ments.

Brownie Try It - Animals+February 10, 4-5pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, $4/scout+February 24, 4-5pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, $4/scout+March 15, 2-3pm or 4-5pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, $4/scout

Brownie Try It - Listening to the Past+February 27, 10-11:30am or 1-2:30pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, $6/scout+March 8, 3:30-5pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, $6/scout

Junior Girl Scout - Horse Fan+January 9, 10-11:30am, Frying Pan Farm Park, $8/scout+January 17, 10-11:30am, Frying Pan Farm Park, $8/scout+February 6, 10-11:30am, Frying Pan Farm Park, $8/scout+February 7, 10-11:30am, Frying Pan Farm Park, $8/scout+March 14, 10-11:30am, Frying Pan Farm Park, $8/scout

Junior Girl Scout - Outdoor Surroundings+March 20, 10-11:30am, Frying Pan Farm Park, $6/scout

Junior Girl Scout - Local Lore+February 15, 1-3pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, $8/scout

Junior Girl Scout - Toymaker+February 13, 10am-12pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, $8/scout+March 13, 10am-12pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, $8/scout

Bear Scout - Farm Animal Elective+February 22, 2-3pm or 4-5pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, $4/scout+March 3, 4-5pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, $4/scout

Wolf Scout - Machine Power Elective+March 10, 4-5:30pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, $6/scout

Boy Scout - Mammal Study+February 20, 1-3pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, $8/scout+March 20, 1-3pm, Frying Pan Farm Park, $8/scout

Green Spring Gardens

December, January, and February Mondays 2-4pm, Saturdays 10am-12noon, or Sat-urdays 2-4pm. Call to reserve your day and time, 703-642-5173.

Brownie Girl Scouts - Try-it Totally - PlantsLet’s get growing! Try all the activities to earn your

plant try-it. Take home garden goodies and your well-deserved badge! $10/scout

Junior Girl Scouts - Architecture Indulge your creativity. Explore different architec-ture styles and designs at Green Spring Garden’s Horticulture Center, Greenhouse, and Historic House. Consider nature’s design too as we tour the gardens. Learn how to get started designing your own spaces. Complete the Architecture require-ments and take home your badge. $10/scout

Hidden Oaks Nature Center+Denotes program meets all requirements for badge.

Brownie Try-It - Animals+February 21, 1:30-2:30pm or 3-4pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, $4/scout

Brownie Try-It - Watching Wildlife+February 27, 1:30-2:30pm or 3-4pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, $4/scout

Junior Girl Scouts - Doing Hobbies: Bird watching+February 6, 1:30-2:30pm or 3-4pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, $4/scout

Junior Girl Scouts - Rocks Rock+December 19, 1:30-3pm or 3:15-4:45pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, $6/scout

Junior Girl Scouts - Wildlife+December 6, 1:30-2:30pm or 3-4pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, $4/scout


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Cadettes - All About Birds+ December 5, 1:30-3 pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, $6/scout

Bear Scouts

Bear Scout - Sharing Your World with Wildlife+January 23, 1:30-2:30pm or 3-4pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, $4/scout

Wolf Scout - Bird Arrow Point+January 24, 1:30-2:30 or 3-4 pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, $4/scout

Webelos

Webelos - Geology+December 19, 1:30-3pm or 3:15-4:45pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, $6/scout+February 7, 1:30-3pm or 3:15-4:45pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, $6/scout

Webelos - Naturalist Badge+ January 30, 1:30-2:30 or 3-4pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, $4/scout

Other Scouting Programs and Events

December

19 Saturday Campfire Songs and Stories(All ages), 7-8pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Cozy up to the campfire and join the naturalist in a traditional sing-a-long. Listen to the tales told first by Cherokee tribes of how woodland animals came to be. Toast a marshmallow over the embers. Cancelled in case of inclement weather. Res-ervations and advanced payment required. Repeated January 17 and February 27. $15/family

27 SundayHoliday Treats for Wildlife(Families), 1-4:30pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. Come with your family and friends to make a variety of delectable goodies for birds and squirrels. View a variety of homemade bird feeders and get recipes for making treats in your kitchen at home. This is a peanut-free zone! Great for scouts. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5 /child

January

29 FridayNaturalist Corner(3-12 yrs.), 1- 4pm, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065. More than a dozen learning and craft stations await the budding artist and naturalist. Meet live animals, play traditional America Indian games, create nature themed art and learn how to read animal tracks. Make crafts to take home. Teen volunteers welcome to participate as naturalist assis-tants with advanced notice. Reservations for groups requested. All children must be accompanied by an

adult. Reservations and advanced payment required. $5/child

March

7 SundayScout Badge Festival(Cub Scouts), 1:30-4pm. Hidden Oaks Nature Cen-ter, 703-941-1065. Earn electives, points or badge requirements in Sharing Your World with Wildlife and What Makes America Special (Bears,) Your Liv-ing World Achievement and Bird Arrow Point (Wolf) and Forester and Naturalist (Webelos). Reservations and advanced payment required. $8/scout

Hidden Pond Nature Center

Daisy Scouts*Daisy-Nature in Action and MoreFebruary 22, 3-4pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, $4/scout

Brownie Try-It-PlantsDecember 21, 3-4pm, Hidden Pond Nature Center, $4/scout

Riverbend Park

+Denotes that the program meets all badge require-ments.

Brownie Try-It - Space Explorer+December 12, 5:30-7:30pm, Riverbend Park, $6/scout, $6/siblings, $3/adult (SEE Girl Scout Astron-omy Festival), Riverbend patch available for $3.15/scout+January 9, 6:30-8:30pm, Riverbend Park, $6/scout, $6/siblings, $3/adult (SEE Girl Scout Astronomy Fes-tival), Riverbend patch available for $3.15/scout

Junior Girl Scout - Sky Search+December 12, 5:30-7:30pm, Riverbend Park, $6/scout, $6/siblings, $3/adult (SEE Girl Scout Astron-omy Festival), Riverbend patch available for $3.15/scout+January 9, 6:30-8:30pm, Riverbend Park, $6/scout, $6/siblings, $3/adult (SEE Girl Scout Astronomy Fes-tival), Riverbend patch available for $3.15/scout

Riverbend Park’s Zen Bridge - Brownie Bridging7am-dusk, Monday-Sunday, Riverbend Visitor Cen-ter, 703-759-9018. Our quaint bridge over the small Zen pond is a great staging area for your bridging ceremony. With an expansive picnic area along the Potomac River, there is lots of space for your troop, parents, and more! Use of the bridge is free but reservations are required.

Holiday Ornaments: Make Your Own (November 14-December 31)(All Ages), available during visitor center hours, Riv-erbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. Use pine cones and teasels to make some cool holiday ornaments. Follow our examples or create your own stylish or wacky designs. This is a self-guided activity. Reserva-tions recommended for groups. $5 for 2 ornaments

7 MondayAnimal Ornaments(6-10 yrs.), 3-4pm, Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. Use natural items, like pine cones, to create animals, snowflakes, or your own unique invention. Staff guidance available. Reservations and advance payment required. $7/person

Girl Scout Astronomy FestivalSaturday, February 20, 6:30-8:30pm(Brownies and Junior Girl Scouts), Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. View outer space through a telescope, listen to ancient stories about the constel-lations ‘round the campfire, take a guided tour of the night sky, and participate in hands-on activities. The February festival will focus on Mars. Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts complete the badge requirements for the Space Explorer and Sky Search badges. Teen scout volunteers welcome. $6/scout, $6/siblings, $3/adult, Riverbend patch available for $3.15/scout

Animal VetsMonday, December 14, 3-4pm or Monday, January 11, 3:30-4:30pm or Wednesday, February 17, 4-5pm or Wednesday, March 3, 4-5pm or Monday, March 22, 3:30-4:30pm. (Scouts, 7-12 yrs.), Riverbend Park Nature Center, 703-759-9018. Go “behind the scenes” and help care for our exhibit animals. On this special day, you’ll take the animal’s vital signs and check their health. Reservations and advanced payment required. $4/scout, Riverbend patch avail-able for $3.15/scout

Sully Historic Site

Tigers-1G Go See it: House Tour+ January 11, 3-4:30pm, Sully Historic Site, $7/scout, $4/ for Sully patch and 4$/adult taking house tour. + January 18, 3-4:30pm, Sully Historic Site, $7/scout, $4/ for Sully patch and 4$/adult taking house tour

Brownie Try-It-Stitch it Together+ January 25, 3-4:30pm, Sully Historic Site, $7/scout, $4/ for Sully patch and 4$/adult taking house tour + February 1, 3-4:30pm, Sully Historic Site, $7/scout, $4/ for Sully patch and 4$/adult taking house tour

Wolves-Your Living World 7B, C, and D February 8, 3-4:30pm, Sully Historic Site, $7/scout, $4/ for Sully patch and 4$/adult taking house tour February 15, 3-4:30pm, Sully Historic Site, $7/scout, $4/ for Sully patch and 4$/adult taking house tour

Juniors-Local Lore + February 22, 3-4:30pm, Sully Historic Site, $7/scout, $4/ for Sully patch and 4$/adult taking house tour+ March 1, 3-4:30pm, Sully Historic Site, $7/scout, $4/ for Sully patch and 4$/adult taking house tour

Bears-What Makes American Special? + March 8, 3-4:30pm, Sully Historic Site, $7/scout,


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$4/ for Sully patch and 4$/adult taking house tour + March 15, 3-4:30pm, Sully Historic Site, $7/scout, $4/ for Sully patch and 4$/adult taking house tour

Daisies-Make the World a Better Place+ March 22, 3-4:30pm, Sully Historic Site, $7/scout, $4/ for Sully patch and 4$/adult taking house tour + March 29, 3-4:30pm, Sully Historic Site, $7/scout, $4/ for Sully patch and 4$/adult taking house tour

SportsGolf facilities, classes and tournaments are listed in the GOLF section.

Sports Instructors WantedQualified instructors are needed to teach basketball, cheer, gymnastics, soccer, tennis and tumbling classes for children and youth. Call Jennifer Braun (703-324-5540) for details or email [email protected] for an application.

Action After School Keep your child’s mind and body moving in this exciting after-school program. Get your child active with Wii(tm) play, DDR(tm) and other entertain-ment fitness equipment. Each day also will include swimming, arts and crafts, sports/fitness, and/or study hall. Transportation will be provided from local schools to RECenter.

1XE 10--2 hour 55 minute lessons--$244


(6-12 yrs) SoRunREC M 1pm 1671565901 01/11 1XE

Physical Education These sporting activities will be based on a fam-ily health initiative designed to advocate an active, healthy lifestyle. Life-long fitness skills such as team sports and individual fitness activities will be taught. Students also will be working on activities to enhance fitness for the Presidential Physical Fitness test to be done in the spring session.

1SA 10--55 minute lessons--$116


(5-8 yrs)SoRunREC T 1:15pm 1671560701 01/12 1SASoRunREC Th 1:15pm 1671560703 01/14 1SA(9-14 yrs) SoRunREC T 1:15pm 1671560801 01/12 1SASoRunREC W 1:15pm 1671560802 01/13 1SASoRunREC Th 1:15pm 1671560803 01/14 1SA

Basketball for Mom Dad and Me Children will learn basketball skills and techniques including passing, shooting, dribbling and other fun-damentals. Parent participation required.



(6-8 yrs)PineSprgES Sa 9am 0961555101 01/09 1SA

Basketball I Children will learn basketball skills and techniques to include passing, shooting, dribbling and other fundamentals. Class will include scrimmages to reinforce teamwork.



(6-8 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Sa 9am 1831555201 01/09 1SAWkfld/Moore Su 5pm 1831555202 01/10 1SAWkfld/Moore M 4pm 1831555203 01/11 1SACubRunREC W 5:25pm 1921555201 01/13 1SALeeREC Sa 11:15am 4561555201 01/09 1SALeeREC M 5:30pm 4561555202 01/11 1SABelleVwES Su 1pm 0061555201 01/10 1SABucknellES F 6pm 0121555201 01/15 1SAChurchRdES Sa 10am 0231555201 01/09 1SACubRunES Sa 10am 0301555201 01/09 1SACubRunES Su 1pm 0301555202 01/10 1SAOaktonES Sa 9am 0921555201 01/09 1SAPineSprgES Sa 10am 0961555201 01/09 1SAPineSprgES Sa 12pm 0961555202 01/09 1SA(8-10 yrs)LeeREC M 6:30pm 4561555301 01/11 1SABelleVwES Su 1pm 0061555301 01/10 1SABucknellES F 6pm 0121555301 01/15 1SAChurchRdES Sa 11am 0231555301 01/09 1SACubRunES Su 12pm 0301555301 01/09 1SACubRunES Sa 12pm 0301555302 01/09 1SAOaktonES Sa 10am 0921555301 01/09 1SAPineSprgES Sa 11am 0961555301 01/09 1SAPineSprgES Sa 12pm 0961555302 01/09 1SA(11-13 yrs) LeeREC M 6:30pm 4561555401 01/11 1SA

Basketball II Learn a variety of offensive and defensive strategies in this advanced class.



(8-12 yrs)Wkfld/Moore Sa 11am 1831555501 01/09 1SABelleVwES Su 2pm 0061555501 01/10 1SABucknellES F 7pm 0121555501 01/15 1SACubRunES Sa 9am 0301555501 01/09 1SACubRunES Su 11am 0301555502 01/10 1SAOaktonES Sa 11am 0921555501 01/09 1SA

Basketball III Learn to move without the basketball on offense. Practice different defensive and offensive sets.



(12-14 yrs)Wkfld/Moore Sa 12pm 1831552501 01/09 1SA

Basketball Training For Girls Students will learn basketball skills and techniques to include passing, shooting, dribbling and other fundamentals. Class will include scrimmages to reinforce teamwork.



(8-12 yrs)Wkfld/Moore Sa 1pm 1831555601 01/09 1SABelleVwES Su 11am 0061555601 01/10 1SAOaktonES Sa 12pm 0921555601 01/09 1SA

Intro to Cheerleading I Skills taught will include motions, jumps, chants and fun cheers. Class will culminate in a performance on the last day. Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes.

1SA 10--55 minute lessons--$116ASVA 8--55 minute lessons--$83


(6-12 yrs) SoRunREC M 5pm 1671559001 01/11 1SACubRunREC Sa 2pm 1921559001 01/09 1SAFtHuntES Th 5pm 0441559001 01/14 ASVAOakViewES F 4:30pm 0911559001 01/15 ASVAOaktonES T 4:30pm 0921559001 01/12 ASVAPineSprgES Sa 12pm 0961559001 01/09 ASVARoseHillES M 5pm 1011559001 01/11 ASVAWakeFrstES W 4:30pm 1181559001 01/13 ASVA(9-15 yrs)CubRunREC Sa 2pm 1921558301 01/09 1SAFtHuntES Th 6pm 0441558301 01/14 ASVAOakViewES F 5:30pm 0911558301 01/15 ASVAOaktonES T 5:30pm 0921558301 01/12 ASVAPineSprgES Sa 11am 0961558301 01/09 ASVARoseHillES M 6pm 1011558301 01/11 ASVAWakeFrstES W 5:30pm 1181558301 01/13 ASVA

FencingFencing makes fitness fun. This safe sport builds muscle in the arms and legs, provides a great cardio-vascular workout and improves endurance, coordina-tion and speed. Students will be schooled in proper


In Park Authority classes at RECenters and schools, young basketball enthusiasts will master the fundamentals of the sport in a friendly, supportive environment that will leave them with strong basic skills and a love of the game.

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footwork, handwork and strategy. Equipment may be rented for $25-$30, payable the first day of class.

Fencing I Learn proper footwork, attack and defense actions and strategy.

ASBI 8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$78


(9-Adult)FfxFencers M 2:30pm 4101460601 01/11 ASBIFfxFencers Th 6:30pm 4101460602 01/14 ASBIFfxFencers Sa 9am 4101460603 01/09 ASBI(13-Adult)FfxFencers M 3:30pm 4101456701 01/11 ASBIFfxFencers M 6pm 4101456702 01/11 ASBIFfxFencers Sa 10:15am 4101456703 01/09 ASBI

Historical Swordmanship Based on Medieval and Renaissance techniques. The disciplines explored are the rapier and the two-handed sword. Practice swords used in class are the shinai (made of bamboo) and the foil. An equipment fee of $29 is payable at the first class.

ASBC 6--55 minute lessons--$70


(9-13 yrs)VaAcadFence M 6pm 4681463301 01/11 ASBCVaAcadFence Th 5pm 4681463302 01/14 ASBC(13-Adult)VaAcadFence Sa 1pm 4681462701 01/09 ASBCVaAcadFence T 8pm 4681462702 01/12 ASBC

Olympic Sport Fencing Fencing is an Olympic sport, beneficial for students of all athletic abilities and excellent for beginners. This course primarily uses the foil, a light sport weapon, but also introduces the sabre (modern equivalent of the cavalry sword) and epee (modern equivalent of the rapier). An equipment fee of $29 is payable at the first class.

ASBC 6--55 minute lessons--$70ASBE 6--45 minute lessons--$70


(6-8 yrs) VaAcadFence Su 9:15am 4681460801 01/10 ASBEVaAcadFence T 5:15pm 4681460802 01/12 ASBE(9-13 yrs) VaAcadFence Sa 10am 4681460901 01/09 ASBCVaAcadFence Su 10am 4681460902 01/10 ASBCVaAcadFence M 7pm 4681460903 01/11 ASBCVaAcadFence T 6pm 4681460904 01/12 ASBCVaAcadFence Th 7pm 4681460905 01/14 ASBC(13-Adult)VaAcadFence Sa 12pm 4681462201 01/09 ASBCVaAcadFence Su 11am 4681462202 01/10 ASBCVaAcadFence M 8pm 4681462203 01/11 ASBCVaAcadFence T 7pm 4681462204 01/12 ASBC

Field Hockey Students will learn basic skills through fun drills, games and scrimmages. Students must provide their own stick and mouthguard.



(14-18 yrs)Wkfld/Moore Th 6pm 1831582001 01/14 1SB

Field Hockey for Girls Girls will learn the basic skills through fun drills, games and scrimmages. Students must provide their own stick and mouthguard.



(11-14 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Th 7:30pm 1831581901 01/14 1SB

Football Development Learn the basics of positions through passing, kick-ing and receiving. This class includes rules, theory and flag games. Tennis shoes required. Classes at Wakefield/Moore are indoors.



(8-12 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Sa 8am 1831551201 01/09 1SAWkfld/Moore Su 5pm 1831551202 01/10 1SAOaktonES Sa 8am 0921551201 01/09 1SA

Gymnastics I Introduction to gymnastics through floor exercise, balance beam, uneven bars, vaulting and springboard jumping. Low student-to-teacher ratio enhances the learning process.



(6-12 yrs) SoRunREC M 4pm 1671550201 01/11 1SAWkfld/Moore Sa 9am 1831550201 01/09 1SA

Wkfld/Moore Sa 10am 1831550202 01/09 1SAWkfld/Moore M 4:30pm 1831550203 01/11 1SACubRunREC Sa 9am 1921550201 01/09 1SACubRunREC M 5pm 1921550202 01/11 1SALeeREC Sa 11:15am 4561550201 01/09 1SALeeREC W 6pm 4561550202 01/13 1SA

Gymnastics II Gymnastics I strongly recommended.



(6-12 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Sa 11am 1831550301 01/09 1SA

Gymnastics for Boys Focuses on basic elements of men’s gymnastics including rings, parallel bars, vault and floor skills, trampoline, tumble trak and rope climbs.



(6-12 yrs) CardnlGym M 3pm 4321558601 01/04 ASVBCardnlGym F 5pm 4321558602 01/08 ASVBCardnlGym M 3pm 4321558603 03/01 ASVBCardnlGym F 5pm 4321558604 03/05 ASVB


HealthyHeart

Pass SaleJanuary 1st -

February 14th Get the best discount

prices of the year

15% discounton 4 month passes

17% discount on annual passes

Have a Happy New Year with a happy new you!

Available at all Park Authority RECenters

and online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/passesonline.htm

No residency restrictions



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Gymnastics for Girls Skill-oriented class including work on strength, con-ditioning, beam, bars, floor and vault.

1SA 10--55 minute lessons--$116 ASVC 8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$190


(6-12 yrs) CubRunREC M 6pm 1921558701 01/11 1SACardnlGym M 3:30pm 4321558701 01/04 ASVCCardnlGym W 6pm 4321558702 01/06 ASVCCardnlGym Th 4:30pm 4321558703 01/07 ASVCCardnlGym F 6pm 4321558704 01/08 ASVCCardnlGym Sa 1pm 4321558705 01/09 ASVCCardnlGym M 3pm 4321558706 03/01 ASVCCardnlGym W 6pm 4321558707 03/03 ASVCCardnlGym Th 4:30pm 4321558708 03/04 ASVCCardnlGym F 6pm 4321558709 03/05 ASVCCardnlGym Sa 1pm 4321558710 03/06 ASVC(8-12 yrs)LeeREC W 5pm 4561550901 01/13 1SA

Tumbling for Cheerleaders Work on jumps, round off jumps, back handsprings, round off back springs, back tucks and back layouts. Prepare for high school tryouts.



(12-17 yrs)CardnlGym M 8pm 4321558801 01/04 ASVBCardnlGym W 8pm 4321558802 01/06 ASVBCardnlGym M 8pm 4321558803 03/01 ASVBCardnlGym W 8pm 4321558804 03/03 ASVB

Racquetball I Learn racquetball basics including games rules, strategies, equipment and general court information. Forehand, backhand, serving, multiple wall and pass-ing shots are covered.

1SD 5--55 minute lessons--$58


(13-Adult) Wkfld/Moore M 6pm 1831562501 01/11 1SDWkfld/Moore M 7pm 1831562502 01/11 1SDWkfld/Moore M 6pm 1831562503 02/22 1SDWkfld/Moore M 7pm 1831562504 02/22 1SD

Racquetball II Prerequisite: Racquetball I.



(13-Adult) Wkfld/Moore M 8pm 1831562601 01/11 1SDWkfld/Moore M 8pm 1831562602 02/22 1SD

Wakefield Skate Park Winter HoursMon-Thur., 3pm - 7pmFri., 3pm - 8pm Sat., noon-8pmSun., 10am-8pm• Per session: $4.50 in-county, under 18; $5.50 in-

county, adult; $7.50 out-of-county • 20% discount on pre-paid 25 admission pass: $90

in-county, under 18; $110 in-county, adult; $150 out-of-county.

• Classes, camps and private lessons offered. • Facility rentals and birthday packages available. Helmets required for all skaters; elbow and knee pads required for skaters under 16. Safety equipment can be rented at $2 each for helmet, elbow pads and knee pads or $5 per set for all three items.Sessions for skaters and BMX bikers.

See the session calendar for specific operating hours, session times and special events. Stop by the park or visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/skatepark/ for a copy.The Skate Park may have unscheduled closings due to weather. In addition, if Audrey Moore RECen-ter closes for any reason, the Skate Park will also be closed. For additional information or weather closures, call Audrey Moore RECenter at Wakefield Park, 703-321-7081

Skateboarding I Emphasis is on safety and basics for beginners. Learn proper foot placement - regular, goofy, pushing, rid-ing, tack turns, switch turns and safe approaches to ramps. An introduction to an ollie and dropping in. Class includes instruction and supervised huck jam. Required equipment: skateboard, skateboard helmet, knee and elbow pads, wrist guards and water.

1SK 5--1 hour 15 minute lessons--$87


(6-8 yrs)Wkfld/Moore Sa 10:30am 1831573301 02/13 1SK(9-13 yrs)Wkfld/Moore Sa 9am 1831574501 02/13 1SK

Skateboarding II Prerequisite: Skateboarding I or six months of skateboarding. Master your riding skills, tack turns and switch turns. Improve your ollie and continue learning to drop in. An introduction to an ollie off of a grind box, a manual and a kick flip. Emphasis is on skate park safety, etiquette and riding within your ability. Class includes instruction and supervised huck jam. Required equipment: skateboard, skate-board helmet, knee and elbow pads, wrist guards and water.

1SK 5--1 hour 15 minute lessons--$87


(6-8 yrs)Wkfld/Moore Sa 10:30am 1831574901 02/13 1SK(9-13 yrs)Wkfld/Moore Sa 9am 1831574601 02/13 1SK

SoccerIndoor soccer students should bring shin guards and either a Sportsafe or Nerf soccer ball. Outdoor soccer students should bring shin-guards and regular soccer ball.

Soccer I Basic instruction geared for beginning players. Em-phasis is on development of soccer skills including kicking, dribbling, goal-keeping, etc. Bring shin-guards and a soccer ball.

1SA 10--55 minute lessons--$116 1SD 5--55 minute lessons--$58 ASBB 8--55 minute lessons--$66


(6-8 yrs)Wkfld/Moore Sa 10am 1831552001 02/20 1SDWkfld/Moore Su 11am 1831552002 02/21 1SDCubRunES Sa 1pm 0301552001 01/09 1SABelvederES Sa 11am 0071552001 01/09 ASBBCubRunES Su 12pm 0301552001 01/10 1SA


Wakefield Park Offers New Roller Hockey LeagueCalling all in-line hockey players, in-line skat-ers and skateboarders! Join the 2009-2010 Wakefield Roller Hockey League to improve your hockey skills in fun games or learn the sport with other new players. Practices start in November, regular season games continue January through March, and playoffs in March cap the season. The league is open to boys and girls, ages 7 to 17, and players of any skating ability or experience are welcome. Complete details are on the league website, www.wrhl.org, or you can call 703-321-7081 for more information.

For fun and fitness . . . Racquetball Leagues at Audrey Moore RECenter * Wednesday evenings, Audrey Moore RECen-

ter hosts one of the area’s largest racquetball leagues. Two courts are available 4pm-6pm and four courts 6pm-10pm. An informal lad-der is maintained, and with no age or gender restrictions, the competition level ranges from beginner to expert.

* Saturday mornings between 8am and 10am, advanced racquetball players gather to chal-lenge opponents at similar skill levels. Play is open to men and women. With no ladder and no need to set up appointments, this is prime time for honing your racquetball skills.

* Sunday afternoons, 1pm-3pm, racquetball players can compete against intermediate and advanced-beginner skill levels. Choose singles, doubles or cutthroat games; there is no ladder.

Court fees are waived for racquetball league members; you pay RECenter admission only.

Racquetball, Wallyball, Handball or Squash?If you want to play, we’ve got the courts!Reservations are suggested and may be made up to a week in advance by phone or in person anytime after the start of business. Cost is $4 per hour court fee plus general admission for all players, which includes use of pool, sauna, locker room, weight room, gym and spa (where available). Wallyball court fee waived for parties of more than six players. To reserve a court for your game, call the reservation line at your RECenter:Audrey Moore 703-321-7927Lee 703-922-9845South Run 703-866-0566Oak Marr 703-281-6762Spring Hill 703-827-5518Providence 703-698-1280

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KingsPkES Sa 11am 0711552001 01/09 ASBBOaktonES Sa 3:30pm 0921552001 01/09 1SAOrngHntES Sa 9am 0941552001 01/09 1SAOrngHntES Sa 12pm 0941552002 01/09 1SA(8-12 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Sa 11am 1831553501 02/20 1SDBelvederES Sa 11am 0071553501 01/09 ASBB

Soccer II Prerequisite: Soccer I. Bring shin guards and a soccer ball.

1SD 5--55 minute lessons--$58 ASBB 8--55 minute lessons--$66


(6-8 yrs) Wkfld/Moore Su 12pm 1831552101 02/21 1SDBelvederES Sa 12pm 0071552101 01/09 ASBB(8-12 yrs)BelvederES Sa 12pm 0071553601 01/09 ASBB

Squash Beginning I Learn squash fundamentals including proper stroke execution, serving and keeping score. Forehands, backhands, drops, service, service returns, volleys and boasts are covered.



(13-Adult) Wkfld/Moore M 8pm 1831572701 01/11 1SDWkfld/Moore M 9pm 1831572702 01/11 1SDWkfld/Moore M 8pm 1831572703 02/22 1SDWkfld/Moore M 9pm 1831572704 02/22 1SD

T-Ball Get a head start on the spring T-ball season. Fun skill development includes base running, hitting off tee, throwing and catching.

1SA 10--55 minute lessons--$1161TA 10--45 minute lessons--$81


(5-7 yrs) ProvREC W 2pm 1591573101 01/13 1TAVaRunES Sa 11:45am 1171573101 01/09 1SABelleVwES Su 2pm 0061573101 01/10 1SA

TennisFor all tennis classes, students must supply their own racquets and two cans of tennis balls. For indoor classes, tennis shoes (not sneakers) are required.

Tennis Fundamentals-Indoors Keep up with your tennis skills during cold winter months. Class includes skill development, stroke improvement, video and tennis drills. Students need a tennis racquet and two cans of balls.

1SA


(18 yrs-Adult) Wkfld/Moore M 9am 1831571901 01/11 1SAWkfld/Moore M 10am 1831571902 01/11 1SAWkfld/Moore M 11am 1831571903 01/11 1SAWkfld/Moore Th 9am 1831571904 01/14 1SAWkfld/Moore Th 10am 1831571905 01/14 1SAWkfld/Moore Th 11am 1831571906 01/14 1SA


Stay on-the-ball in the off-season in Park Authority soccer classes. Get a head start on honing skills for game play in the new year and keep the edge on fitness during the typical winter downtime. There’ll be zing in your game come spring.

• Offering Session Passes with discounts for Fairfax County residents*

• Pre-paid 25 Admission Passes at a discount rate from the session rate

• Equipment rentals.• Camps, classes and private lessons• Facility rentals for parties and other events• Featuring times for skateboards/inline skates and

BMX bikes

Wakefield Skate Park is over 21,500 square feet and features two courses of varied skill levels - the freestyle and competition course.

For information call, check us out on the web or stop by703-321-7081 • www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/skatepark

Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale VA 22003

*Discount rates available with proof of county residency

Winter hours Mon.-Thur. 3pm-7pmFri. 3pm-8pmSat. noon-8pmSun. 10am-8pm

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Volleyball Learn basic volleyball skills through drills and games. Class covers scoring, serving, bumping, spiking and team play.



(8-12 yrs) VaRunES Sa 1pm 1171566201 01/09 1SA(16-Adult) Wkfld/Moore M 7:30pm 1831563001 01/11 1SA

Volleyball II Prerequisite: Volleyball I or equivalent.



(10-14 yrs) VaRunES Sa 2pm 1171563201 01/09 1SA(16-Adult) Wkfld/Moore M 8:30pm 1831563101 01/11 1SB

XtrasAny supply fees are payable to instructor at first class and are non-refundable.

Chess Class time is evenly split between lesson and play. Lessons range from learning the rules to advanced tournament strategies. Play time is structured to pair each student against an opponent of similar skill. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

AXVD 10--55 minute lessons--$108


(4-14 yrs)LakeAccotink Th 6:30pm 8501711901 01/14 AXVDOakMarREC F 6pm 1421711901 01/15 AXVDProvREC T 6pm 1591711901 01/12 AXVDProvREC Th 6pm 1591711902 01/14 AXVDSoRunREC Th 6pm 1671711901 01/14 AXVDCubRunREC T 7pm 1921711901 01/12 AXVDMtVernREC M 7pm 4721711901 01/04 AXVD

Digital Kids-Science & Robotics Hands-on and computer-based learning at its finest! Young scientists blast off rockets, make snow, grow crystals and more. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.



(6-12 yrs)ProvREC F 11am 1591709401 01/15 ATVI

Sitter Sessions Class introduces youngsters to the many challenges of babysitting and provides a great foundation for future babysitters.

1XD 2--2 hour 30 minute lessons--$41


(9-12 yrs)Wkfld/Moore Sa 12:30pm 1831700501 01/09 1XDWkfld/Moore W 6:30pm 1831700502 01/13 1XDWkfld/Moore Sa 12:30pm 1831700503 02/20 1XD

Mind Your Manners Children will learn basic manners and etiquette through a fun approach. Topics such as basic table manners, table setting, telephone etiquette and behavior in public will be taught. Final class will be a formal tea party where the children will demonstrate the skills they’ve learned. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

AXAC 6--55 minute lessons-$50


(6-10 yrs)ForestdlES T 5:30pm 0401701301 01/12 AXACOrngHntES Sa 10am 0941701301 01/09 AXAC

Etiquette for Kids Students will learn the power and importance of

good manners, the basics of poise, dressing to im-press and more. Classes will include topics on man-ners at home and in public, introductions, friend-ships and table settings. Classes will be interactive, and there will be opportunities for skills practice. Class will include an afternoon snack. Supply fee of $10 payable to instructor at first class.

AXVA 6--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$105


(6-10 yrs)BelvederES Sa 9am 0071701401 01/09 AXVABushHLES T 5pm 0141701401 01/12 AXVAChurchRdES M 4pm 0231701401 01/11 AXVAFlintHLES W 4pm 0381701401 01/13 AXVA(11-13 yrs)BelvederES Sa 10:30am 0071701501 01/09 AXVABushHLES T 6:30pm 0141701501 01/12 AXVAChurchRdES M 6pm 0231701501 01/11 AXVAFlintHLES W 6pm 0381701501 01/13 AXVA

Bridge I Designed for beginning players and for students who would like to improve. Stresses bidding and basic defense. This course provides an excellent brush-up for players returning to the game.

1XC 10--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$165


(13-Adult)SoRunREC M 7pm 1671711001 01/11 1XC

Bridge II Further develop your defensive bridge skills. De-signed for students with knowledge of bridge. Learn to be “offensive” on defense. Sessions include a review of basic standard American bidding system.

1XC 10--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$165 AXAA 8--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$132


(13-Adult)ProvREC Th 1:30pm 1591711101 01/14 1XCSoRunREC Su 1pm 1671711101 01/10 1XCHolmesMS T 6:30pm 2071711101 01/12 AXAA

Supervised Social Bridge Designed for bridge players at all levels, this class combines lecture and supervised playing of bridge in a social setting.

1XF 10--2 hour 25 minute lessons--$206


(13-Adult)ProvREC M 1:30pm 1591711401 01/11 1XFProvREC T 1:30pm 1591711402 01/12 1XFProvREC W 1:30pm 1591711403 01/13 1XF

Brush-Up Bridge Not for beginners! Must be playing bridge and want to update your skills. Modern standard American opening bids and responses will be emphasized. After demonstration hands, class will “shuffle and deal.”

1XC 10--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$165


(13-Adult)SoRunREC Su 3pm 1671712301 01/10 1XCSoRunREC M 1:30pm 1671712302 01/11 1XC


Seniors invited for tennis The Fairfax County Golden Racquets Club invites men and women age 55 and above to play indoor and outdoor doubles year-round on weekdays. Annual membership is $10 plus a share of daytime court fees when playing indoors. For more information, call 703-620-9028 or visit www.goldenracquets.org

Etiquette/Manners Instructors WantedQualified etiquette or manners instructors needed. Call 703-324-5540 for details or email [email protected] for an application.

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If Fairfax County Public Schools:

• Close all day -- programs, classes and events are canceled.

• Open two hours late -- Programs, classes and events beginning before 11am are canceled. Those 11am or after continue as scheduled. Morning pre-school operates from 11am to 1pm; afternoon preschool from 1:30pm to 4pm.

• Close one or two hours early -- Programs, classes and events are canceled from noon on, including evening activities. Afternoon preschool is canceled. (Parents will be called if preschool is already in session.)

• Cancel all weekend classes, recreation programs in schools -- programs, classes and events are canceled for the weekend.

When a weather emergency occurs on a holiday when schools are closed, the County Office of Public Affairs will relay information on Park Authority closings to news media.

Cancelation decisions on Park Au-thority classes offered by contrac-tors at business locations are made seperately. Participants should call the location where the class is being held.

You can also get the latest information on emergency closings and cancelations by calling

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1. Register Yourself By Internetwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes.htmBrowse on-line listings, check class enroll-ment and register. You need a member num-ber (in the upper left corner of your Parktakes mailing label) and VISA or Mastercard for payment. Internet registration offered daily, 5am-11pm beginning Dec. 1.

2. Register Yourself By Phone NO LONGER AVAILABLE

3. Talk To An OperatorExtended hours Dec. 1 • 703-222-4664Dec. 1, 5am-6pm. Normal hours, 9am-4pm, Mon.-Fri., resume Dec. 2. VISA/Mastercard. Please have your member number and the pro-gram codes.

4. Fax it 703-631-2004 (M-F, 9am-4pm)Processing of faxed registrations begins Dec. 1. Faxed registrations received prior to Dec. 1 are held until that date. VISA/Mastercard. Sorry! Due to registration volume, we cannot confirm fax receipt.

5. Mail ItProcessing of mailed registrations begins Dec. 1. Mailed registrations received prior to Dec. 1 are held until that date. Send registrations with VISA, Mastercard or check payable to FCPA/Parktakes, PO Box 4606, Fairfax, VA 22038.

6. Walk-In Begins Dec. 14Locations include any FCPA RECenter or FCPA Headquarters (suite 425). See page 10 for directions.

PARKTAKES SUBSCRIPTIONS • Call 703-222-4664, 9am-4pm M-F • Or submit a Parktakes subscription request

form on the web at http://www.fairfaxcoun-ty.gov/parks/ptsubs.htm.

CAN’T FIND YOUR MEMBER NUMBER?Print Subscribers: Your member number is on your mailing label.“Green” E-Subscribers: Your member num-ber is included in the quarterly e-mail you’ll receive announcing the on-line posting of the latest Parktakes.Non-subscribers: Your member number will be assigned when your registration is processed.Still need help? Call 703-222-4664, 9am-4pm weekdays.

CONFIRMATION (for classes with codes)Confirmations are mailed to customers who register by fax or mail. Allow five to seven business days for receipt. If you don’t get a card or have questions about your registration status, call 703-222-4664

(Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm). Refunds are not given because confirmation cards were not re-ceived. Cards are not sent for registrations via live operator, internet or walk-in.

HOLIDAY CLOSINGSAny exception to regular schedules will be an-nounced by the instructor at the first class.

IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER• Cancellation news is announced by local

radio and television and on Fairfax County government’s cable channels 16 and 21.

• Customers can get information by calling 703-324-8661, the 24-hour emergency clos-ing hotline.

• Classes held at park facilities, schools, community and senior centers follow the closing policies of Fairfax County public schools.

• Decisions on cancellations for classes held at vendor locations are made indepen-dently. Customers should call the location where the class is being held. See the ven-dor listings on page 120.

• For information on tour cancellation due to weather, call the Tours Hotline, 703-324-8687.

REFUND POLICY • FCPA will issue a full refund when a class or

program is cancelled by FCPA.

• FCPA will issue a full refund when a class or program is changed by FCPA, and the change makes it impossible for the custom-er to continue with the class.

When a customer cancels a registration, the following fees apply per registration:

ClassesRequest received 14 or more days prior to the

start date - full refund.

Request received 13 or fewer days prior to the start date - $10 processing fee applied

Request received on or after start date - $10 processing fee applied, and refund amount is prorated based on the number of classes that have passed as of the date the request is received.

Requests for refunds must be submitted prior to the end of the session.

Refunds or class credits are not issued for missed individual meetings of a class due to personal schedule conflicts or illness.

CampsRequest received 14 or more days prior to the

start date - full refund, less a $25 processing fee per session.

Request received 13 or fewer days prior to the start date - no refund.

Day Trips and ToursRequest received 14 or more days prior to the

trip date - full refund. Request received 13 or fewer days prior to the

trip date - no refund.See Day trips and tours section for more

information.

SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED $10 PROCESSING FEE APPLIESFairfax County residents who meet the gross family income requirements listed below and receive certain forms of public assistance are eligible to take one coded class per quarter for each “dependent” family member. There is a $10 processing fee for each coded class scholarship request. There are no scholar-ships offered for camps, day trips and tours, programs at private vendor locations (list on page 144) or RECenter FallProof™, Gravity or Pilates lessons. Supply fees must be paid by student.Senior adults and adults with permanent dis-abilities who certify that their incomes are below the guidelines are also eligible for one class scholarship per quarter.• $16,700/one person • $22,500/family of two• $28,300/family of three • $34,100/family of four• $39,900/family of five • $45,700/family of six• For each additional person, add $5,800 to determine maximum annual income for eligibility.

To qualify:• Scholarship requests must be submitted

in writing by mail (FCPA/Parktakes, PO Box 4606, Fairfax, VA 22038) or fax (703-631-2004)

• Public assistance recipients must provide a letter of verification that includes the dates of their eligibility from the agency that provides their assistance. Acceptable forms of public assistance are Medicaid, free school lunch, food stamps and TANF. Those receiving other forms of public assistance, including unemployment, which do not certify that annual gross income meets guidelines, are not eligible for class scholarships.

SENIOR DISCOUNTSFairfax County and Fairfax City residents who turned 63 years old by Dec. 31, 2008, get a 35 percent discount. This applies to CODED classes only. Day trips and tours, Pilates les-sons, FallProof™ and Gravity lessons are not eligible for the senior discount.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION . . . PLEASE READ!REGISTRATION STARTS DEC. 1 • REGISTER FOR CLASSES AND TOURS BY DEC. 11 AND SAVE $8

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It is Good Business to Work Cooperatively with Fairfax County!

The Fairfax County Park Authority is proud to offer classes and camps in conjunction with these con-tract providers:

Abrakadoodle6909 Custis PkwyFalls Church, VA 22042 .................... 703-538-4278

Adventure Links21498 Blue Ridge Mountain Rd.Paris, VA 20130 .............................. 1-800-877-0954

All Things RockP. O. Box 817Vienna, VA 22183 ............................. 703-288-0022

American In-Line, Inc.4329 Runabout Ln.Fairfax, VA 22030 ............................. 703-994-7617

Aqua Sports Campswww.aquasportscamps.comPO Box 391, 4423 Lehigh RdCollege Park, MD 20740 .................... 301-873-8411

Archery ProgramP.O. Box 9224McLean, VA 22102 ............................ 571-215-4403

Atlantic Canoe & Kayak13600 King Charles TerraceFort Washington, MD 20744 ............. 301-292-6455

The Black Belt Academy www.theblackbeltacademy.comFairfaxUniversity Mall10635 Braddock Rd. Fairfax, VA 22032 ............................. 703-273-5517

Centreville Centreville Square Shopping Ctr.5944 Centreville Crest Ln.Centreville, VA 22020 ...................... 703-803-4477

Cardinal Gymnastics5581 Guinea RdFairfax, VA 22032 ............................. 703-323-0088

Challenger Sports Corp.8022 FlintLenexa, KS 66214 ......................... 1-800-878-2167

Dance Company3131 Draper Dr.Fairfax, VA 22030 ............................. 703-385-8838

Dietrich’s Karate Studios6025-E Burke Ctr. Pkwy.Burke, VA 22015 ................. 703-425-KICK (5425)[email protected]

Digital Kidz, Inc.1935 Kennedy Drive, T-2McLean, VA 22102 ........................... 703-863-2763

Explosive Performance13037 Worldgate DriveHerndon, VA 20170 .......................... 703-568-5657

Fairfax Fencers4433 Brookfield Corp. Dr., Suite JChantilly, VA 20153 ......................... 703-352-2642 Fairfax Ice Arena3779 Pickett RdFairfax, VA 22030 .............................. 703-323-1132

Giant Campus Inc3101 Western Ave, Suite 100Seattle, WA 98121 ............................. 206-442-4501

GMH Enterprises2813 East-West HwyChevy Chase, MD 20815 ................... 301-530-5472

Hi Performance SoccerP. O. Box 965Great Falls, VA 22066 ....................... 703-615-4121

Inova Mount Vernon HospitalCardiovascular Health and RehabilitationFirst Step to Heart Health and Wellness2501 Parkers LaneAlexandria, VA 22306 ........................ 703-664-8034

James School of Dance6723 Whittier AvenueMcLean, VA 22101 .......................... 703-356-3800

Jhoon Rhee InstituteFalls Church1136 West Broad St.Falls Church, VA 22046 ................... 703-237-7433

Kingstowne/ Franconia6937 Telegraph RoadAlexandria, VA 22310 ....................... 703-924-1234

Katydid, Inc.12811 Monroe Manor Dr.Herndon, VA 20171 .......................... 703-481-9444

Lead by Example Tae Kwon DoFairfax/Oakton11226 Waples Mill RoadFairfax, VA 22030 ............................. 703-273-1100

Great Falls1025 B Seneca Road Great Falls, VA 22066 ....................... 703-444-9505

Lucia Farm14490 Berlin Trnpk.Lovettsville, VA 20180 ...................... 540-882-4421

Mt. Vernon Athletic Club7950 Audubon Ave.Alexandria, VA 22306 ....................... 703-360-7300

One on One Basketball4818 Yuma St., NW, Suite 15Washington, DC 20016 ...................... 202-244-2255

Reston Conservatory Ballet2254-L Hunters Woods Village Ctr.Reston, VA 20191 ............................. 703-715-8366

Rich Sandler Summer Camps20309 Butterwick WayMontgomery Village, MD 20886 ........ 301-208-9890www.Sandlercamps.com

Sciensational Workshops 6 Doe Drive Columbia, NJ 07832 ......................... 908-362-5824

Silver Knights Chess1617 Darby Rd, Suite 202Havertown, PA 19083 ........................ 610-446-0818

Spirit Productions8007 Log Cabin Ct.Springfield, VA 22153 ........................ 703-451-6731

Splash Dive Center25 S. Quaker Ln.Alexandria, VA 22314 ........................ 703-823-7680

Steppin Out Charm & Imaging Studio10825 Henley CourtColumbia, MD 21044 ........................ 410-997-1044 Sterner’s Tae Kwon Do Academy420 Elden StreetHerndon, VA 20170 .......................... 703-668-0670

TTHGI12332 Sleepylake CtFairfax, VA 22033 .............................. 703-385-3669

Univ of Maryland Youth Lacrosse Camp214 Rosewood AveCatonsville, Md 21228

US Hwa Rang Kwan2809 Merrilee Drive, Unit IFairfax, VA 22031 ............................. 703-560-0804

Viet Le’s World Karate 8796H Sacramento DriveAlexandria, VA 22309 ....................... 703-360-7000

Virginia Academy of Fencing5401 Port Royal RdSpringfield, VA 22151 ....................... 703-321-4922www.VAFinc.com

Virginia Ballet Company 5595 Guinea RdFairfax, VA 22032 ............................. 703-249-8227

Virginia Baseball Club2934-A Prosperity Ave.Fairfax, VA 22031 .............................. 703-698-5599

World Class Martial Arts & Fitness12415-C Centreville SquareCentreville, VA 20121 ...................... 703-830-1000

GOLF CONTRACTORS

Everybody Golf Schoolat Oak Marr Golf Complex3200 Jermantown Rd. Oakton, VA 22124 ............................ 703-255-5396

Woody’s Golf Range11801 Leesburg PikeHerndon, VA 20170 .......................... 703-430-8337

Northern FlickerHuntley Meadows Park

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