Parks and Recreation Youth Classes/Activities 620 Florida Street Salem, VA 24153 (540) 375-3054 "Where fun and fitness is our game"

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*Click here to register for classes! For more information call Vickie Sword at 375-3054.

Youth/Teen Programs

Make checks payable to the City of Salem unless otherwise noted.

CROCHETING/KNITTING - (AGES 8 - 14)

Learn the basic knitting and crocheting stitches and how to read patterns.

When: Thursdays (April 26 - May 24)
Location: Salem Senior Center (110 Union Street)
Time: 4 - 5 p.m.
Instructor: Norma Harris
Fee: $15/5weeks (Pay instructor directly)
Class Limit: 10
*Call instructor for supply list - 389-3469

GUITAR FOR KIDS - (AGES 8 - 12)

Be a real guitar hero! Learn music basics like tuning,  tempo, rhythm and dynamics play simplified chord and riff's from guitar tab.

When: Wednesdays (May 16 - June 27)
Location: Salem Senior Center (110 Union Street)
Time: 5 - 6 p.m.
Instructor: Randy Walker
Fee: $45/8weeks (class limit - 10)
Required Materials:  acoustic or electric guitar, pick, and tuner.

NEW! KARATE (ALL AGES)

If you are looking for a way to help your child improve their focus and self-discipline, equip them to be better prepared to stand up to a bully and peer pressure by building their confidence - then this is a great chance to try Super Kicks Karate! Family class ages 4 to adult. Improve your fitness, self-defense, confidence, and self-discipline, with a strong emphasis on leadership skills.

When: Call to check when session begin - (540) 375-0075
Location: Super Kicks Karate (1447 W. Main Street)
Instructor: John Bryant, Chief Instructor, Certified through AFKA (American Freestyle Karate Association)
Fee: $59 each session (includes uniform worth $50 from Super Kicks)

BATON (BEGINNERS, AGES (4 - 16)

Participants will learn basic twirling techniques.

When:  Thursdays, (begins October 6)
Location: Salem Senior Center (110 Union Street)
Time: 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. for beginners
          7:00 - 7:45 p.m. for Juniors/Drill Team
Instructor: Natasha Dowdy
Fee: $35 per month, On the first night Natasha will measure and order each girl's baton and costume to be worn in parades and recitals.  Cost for these items are separate and only one time during the year.

MOONBEAM GYMNASTICS! FOR BOYS AND GIRLS  - (AGES 2 - 12)

A unique combinations of not only gymnastics, but experienced coaches guide children to sports, health, nutrition and physical education. It improves hand and eye coordination, balance, strength and sportsmanship. Increases confidence and self esteem. Each child will earn a prize at the end of each class, as well as receive a trophy at the end of the season. 

When: Tuesdays (On-going class through May)
Location: Salem Senior Center (110 Union Street)
Time: 5 p.m. (Ages 2 - 6), 6 p.m. (Ages 4 - 7), 7 p.m. (Ages 8 - 12)
Coaches: Reneigh Duhaney and Jennifer Spencer
Tuition: $40 per month
To register call Reneigh at (540) 339-STAR(7827) or show up and speak with a coach.
Class Limit: 7

TENNIS - BEGINNERS (AGES 6 - 10)

For more information, contact Scott Gibson at 397-1257

SUMMER CAMPS

SALEM JUNIORS GOLF CAMP (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 four days of lessons from the pros at Hanging Rock Golf Course.

When: June 18 - 21 (Deadline for registration - May 10)
Location: Hanging Rock Golf Course
Time: 8 - 11 a.m.
Instructor: Wayne Gee, Club Manager at Hanging Rock
Fee: $50 (starter golf club set, lunches & a round of golf on Thursday included)
Class Limit: 30

HANDBUILT CERAMICS (RISING 6TH - 9TH GRADERS)

Come stretch your creative muscles as you learn how to form original works of art in clay! The basic skills of hand-built ceramics will be taught through the pinch coil and slab methods using low fire clays and glazes.

(Exactly the same class is being offered two times - pick the week that you would like)

When: June 18 - 21 or June 25 - 29
Location: Andrew Lewis Middle School (616 S. College Ave.)
Time: 8 - 11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Robin Richardson
Fee: $45 (includes all materials)
Class Limit: 20 per class

SALEM ART CAMP (AGES 8 -11)

(Exactly the same class is being offered in two separate sessions, pick the session you would like) Salem Art Camp is a week-long experience. Campers will learn about artists, art techniques, and dabble in art history. Sessions are identical and are for students ages 8 - 11.

When: July 16 - 20
Location: GW Carver Elementary (6 E. 4th St.)
Session 1: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon
OR Session 2: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Darlene Marshall, Mike Gibson - City of Salem School Teachers
Fee: $40 (includes all supplies)
Class Limit: 22 per session

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Updated: February 27, 2012