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Basketball Camp (Ages 7-13) Spots Still Available

There are still spots available for Basketball Camp on July 11-14, which takes takes place at Northside Middle School from 9 AM to 12 PM for ages 7-13... Read on...
Prestige Gymnastics at Green Ridge - June 18 & July 23

Prestige Gymnastics is back at Green Ridge! In these classes, participants go through the basics of gymnastics on floor, vault, beam, and bars... Read on...
Tennis Camps (Ages 6-12) Spots Still Available

There are still spots available for Tennis Camps this summer! Each camp takes place from 9 AM to 12 PM for ages 6-12.... Read on...
Rec Life Brochure Available with Summer 2022 Programs

Roanoke County's Summer 2022 recreation program lineup is now available! Pick up a copy of the Summer RecLife Brochure at any of our Recreation facilities.... Read on...
T-Rex Trail at Explore Park Begins Memorial Day Weekend

Travel back-in-time this summer at Explore Park’s T-Rex Trail! The half-mile wooded path will feature 18 animatronic dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic, & Cretaceous periods. Roanoke County and Center in the Square will operate the roaring event.... Read on...

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Calendar of Events

Jul 7
HIT-lates (Ages 18+)
Get your blood pumping and your muscles flowing in this mix of interval training and slow, controlled motion. Move at high speeds and low, slow movement to tone your body and improve cardiovascular health.
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Art 4 Fun Camp (Ages 3-5)
Pre-schoolers explore the world of art through the use of multimedia such as paints, crayons, clay and other materials. Imaginations soar and friendships are made in this fun and creative camp! Campers must be fully potty-trained.
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Storybook Summer Camp (Ages 3-5)
Journey thru the words of popular preschool books. Everyday will be a different book with activities and crafts themed around the story we read. We will explore Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes, Oh The Places You'll Go with Dr. Suess and Rainbow Fish. Children must be fully potty trained to attend.
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Jul 8
Art 4 Fun Camp (Ages 3-5)
Pre-schoolers explore the world of art through the use of multimedia such as paints, crayons, clay and other materials. Imaginations soar and friendships are made in this fun and creative camp! Campers must be fully potty-trained.
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Storybook Summer Camp (Ages 3-5)
Journey thru the words of popular preschool books. Everyday will be a different book with activities and crafts themed around the story we read. We will explore Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes, Oh The Places You'll Go with Dr. Suess and Rainbow Fish. Children must be fully potty trained to attend.
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Little Chippers Golf Camp (Ages 5-6)
Would you like your child to learn a sport they will be able to play for the rest of their life? If so, send them to a series of weekly one day clinics led by PGA Golf professionals from local golf courses where they will learn the proper fundamentals needed to begin playing golf. The clinics will focus on learning the grip, swing, putting, chipping, golf etiquette, and life skills. Campers are required to bring their own age appropriate equipment to camp. A limited number of prearranged loaner ...
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Jul 9
Akido for Beginners (18+)
Try this martial art that relies on efficient body movements, not strength, to redirect the force of an attack and diffuse it. Increase your body awareness, flexibility, & balance through principles that are practiced not only for self-defense but also helpful in daily life.
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Fireflies (Ages 3+)
Are you, like most people, fascinated by the luminous insects of the night? If so, join us at Explore Park to learn about different kinds of fireflies, their life cycle, and the messages their flash patterns send. Young participants will make their own firefly craft to take home. Take the knowledge you'll gain in this class home to your backyard or neighborhood to fascinate your friends and family with your fun firefly facts! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is require...
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Jul 11
Jr. Scientist Camp (Ages 5-12)
Physics, Chemistry, Biology-Oh My! Create gooey silly putty, explore gravity through experiments and much more. Bring out you inner scientist this summer and have fun while doing it!
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Archery Camp Level 1 (Ages 8-14)
Roanoke County’s newest program is designed to open the world of archery to children in a safe and fun environment. The camps core content includes archery history, safety, technique, equipment, mental concentration, and self-improvement. All instructors are certified by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) and have undergone a certification program referred to as BAI, ‘Basic Archery Instructor.’ Please note that this program will focus on the skills of archery, not hunti...
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Tennis Camp (Ages 6-12)
This fun and exciting camp is great for all levels of junior players who are looking to get started in tennis or develop their young games. The camp is led by a former local high school tennis coach and players who will instruct campers on the basics of the tennis stroke, court positioning and scoring system. Registration is limited to allow for adequate court time and personalized instruction for all participants. This program is perfect for improving children’s coordination, agility, and fitne...
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Jul 12
HIT-lates (Ages 18+)
Get your blood pumping and your muscles flowing in this mix of interval training and slow, controlled motion. Move at high speeds and low, slow movement to tone your body and improve cardiovascular health.
Read On
Jr. Scientist Camp (Ages 5-12)
Physics, Chemistry, Biology-Oh My! Create gooey silly putty, explore gravity through experiments and much more. Bring out you inner scientist this summer and have fun while doing it!
Read On
Archery Camp Level 1 (Ages 8-14)
Roanoke County’s newest program is designed to open the world of archery to children in a safe and fun environment. The camps core content includes archery history, safety, technique, equipment, mental concentration, and self-improvement. All instructors are certified by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) and have undergone a certification program referred to as BAI, ‘Basic Archery Instructor.’ Please note that this program will focus on the skills of archery, not hunti...
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