Parks and Recreation Youth Classes/Activities 620 Florida Street Salem, VA 24153 (540) 375-3054

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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
  
  

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Updated: January 21, 2010