Parks
and Recreation
Youth
Classes/Activities
620
Florida Street
Salem,
VA 24153
(540)
375-3054 |
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[Youth/Teen
Programs] [Tennis Academy]
[Great Beginnings] [Contact Information]
Youth/Teen
Programs
GUITAR
FOR KIDS ("ABSOLUTE" BEGINNERS) AGES 8 - 13
Students will acquire
a basic foundation in guitar including tuning, playing chords,
reading tablature, flat picking, and simple folk and blues songs.
No previous musical experience necessary. Required material: appropriately
sized guitar (steel string or classical) or electric guitar, pick,
capo & tuner.
When:
Wednesdays
Session I:
January 20th - March 10th
Session II:
March 17th - May 5th
Where:
Salem Senior Center
Time:
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Instructor:
Randy Walker
Fee:
$45/8 weeks (class limit 10)
Make checks
payable to Randy Walker
NEW!
KNITTING AND CROCHETING (AGES 8 - 14)
Learn basic knitting
and crocheting stitches and how to read patterns.
When:
Monday (begins January 18th)
Where:
Salem Senior Center
Time:
4 - 5 p.m.
Instructor:
Norma Harris
Fee:
$15/5 weeks - includes starter kit (class limit 10)
Make checks
payable to Norma Harris
STARTER
GOLF CAMP (BEGINNERS) AGES 9 - 13
This camp is designed
for the first time player who has never been enrolled in formal
lessons. Previous participants do not qualify. Players will receive
a starter set of clubs and fours days of lessons from the pros
at Hanging Rock Golf Course.
When:
June 31st - 24th (Deadline to register - May 3rd)
Where: Hanging
Rock Golf Course
Time:
8 - 11 a.m.
Instructor:
Pros at Hanging Rock
Fee:
$30
Make checks payable to the City of Salem
NEW!
TEEN FUN FITNESS - AGES 13 - 18
Want to look good, be
fit and have lots of energy? This new program will help trim unwanted
extra pounds and firm up your muscles. Learn to workout with free
weights, elastic bands and cardio exercises in a fun and social
atmosphere. We will work on proper form and do it yourself programs
that will start and create a healthy lifestyle to last a lifetime.
Nutritional tips will be an added bonus to this class. Be prepared
to sweat!
When:
Tuesdays & Thursdays (begins January 19th)
Where:
Salem Senior Center
Time:
4 - 4:45 p.m.
Instructor:
Ronny Angell, Personal Trainer, Cycling Instructor & Fitness
Coach
Fee:
$45/10 weeks (class limit 30)
Make checks
payable to Ronny Angell.
NEW!
RED DRAGON'S SELF DEFENSE CLASS - AGES 7 - 12
This six week class is
a great way to introduce your child (boy or girl) to the Martial
Arts. Emphasis will be on proper attitude, respect and self confidence.
This healthy activity teaches your child readiness, focus and
will increase their mind and body coordination and will improve
their attention span. Even though the student will learn real
self defense techniques and escapes, there will be NO sparring
or contact fighting allowed in this class.
When:
Saturdays (begins January 23rd)
Where: Salem
Senior Center
Time:
9 - 10 a.m.
Instructor:
Tom Ramsey, 3rd degree Black Belt in Wado-Ki style
Fee:
$30/6 weeks (class limit 20)
Make checks
payable to Tom Ramsey.
NEW!
THE EDGE "FAST" - AGES 7 - 18
Learn how to get faster
with proper mechanics and techniques. Instruction provided by
certified strength and condition specialists at The Edge Performance
Center. Participants will be placed in groups according to age.
Sign-up and come to any of the sessions listed below.
Where:
The Edge Training Center (3710 Tom Andrews Road, Roanoke)
Instructors: The Edge Staff
Fee: $65/4weeks, Salem Residents Special Rate,
$55
Choose one of the following
classes:
Class 1: Monday
& Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Class 2:
Tuesday & Thursday, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Session 1:
January 18th - February 11th
To register
call The Edge at 265-8585
Make checks payable
to The Edge Performance Center
Tennis
Academy
TENNIS
(BEGINNERS) AGES 6 - 10
Learn how to grip a racket,
serve, keep score, and more.
When:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Session:
March 25th, March 30th, April 1st, April 6th
Where: Salem Civic Center Tennis Courts
Time:
5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
Instructor:
Scott Gibson, Roanoke College Women's Tennis Coach
Fee: $45/4
classes
To register, contact
Scott Gibson at 397-1257 or Gibson@roanoke.edu
Great
Beginnings
Great
Beginnings is a five-week instructional program targeting four,
five and six year olds. The goal of this program is to help prepare
young children for the challenges of organized sports in a non-threatening
atmosphere without the worry of competition. Sports offered are
basketball, baseball, softball, and football.
Registration
Information:
- Contact: Ed Green: 540-387-9516
Sport
|
Dates
|
Days |
Time |
Location
|
Price |
| Football |
Sept. 20 - Oct. 18 |
Sundays |
2 p.m. |
West Salem |
$65 |
| Basketball Session 1 |
Jan. 10 - Feb. 7 |
Sundays |
1:45 p.m. |
GW Carver |
$65 |
| Basketball Session 2 |
Jan. 10 - Feb. 7 |
Sundays |
3 p.m. |
GW Carver |
$65 |
| Soccer |
Mar. 28 - May 2 |
Sundays |
2 p.m. |
West Salem |
$65 |
|
Tee-ball |
May 9 - June 6 |
Sundays |
2 p.m. |
Baptist Home |
$65 |
| Pre-Season Basketball Camp
|
Nov. 1,4,8,11,15 |
Sun/Wed |
2 p.m. 6 p.m. |
West Salem |
$65 |
| Post Season Basketball Camp
|
Mar. 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 |
Tu/Th |
6 - 7:30 p.m. |
West Salem |
$65 |
Contact
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January 21, 2010
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