These programs are designed for ages 13-18.
Registration Notes:
Art From Recyclables
For ages 13-16. No more throwing plastic drink bottles in the recycling bin. We’ll show you how to turn trash into art! Learn how to create decorative containers, jewelry, floral designs and more. All supplies are provided. Instructor: Beth Jarvis. Information: 343-3506.
1NA.183100 Wed, Feb 8, 6-8 p.m.
The Armour House & Gardens. $7.
Soap-making
For ages 13-17. Discover the fun of making your own soap with simple or crazy molds, soft or bright colors, scents of all kinds, and a host of botanicals for added color and design! Information: 261-6898.
1NA.174116 Mon, Feb 20, 10-11:30 a.m.
Walkerton Tavern. $6.
Stained Glass for Teens!
For ages 13-17. Get off the couch. Get out of the house. Put down your cell and come do something different and creative this spring break! You’ll learn to work with stained glass to create a personalized mosaic window or jewelry box. More information about projects will be provided before the first night of class. Information: 343-3506.
1NA.183089
Tue-Thur, Apr 10-12, 1-3 p.m.
The Armour House & Gardens. $21.
Sew Cool for Teens!
For ages 11-15. With basic machine and sewing skills, learn how to make simple projects like pillows, curtains, wall-hangings, or totes. Participants will complete at least one project to take home. All supplies are provided. Information: 261-6898.
1NA.159107 Thur, Apr 12, 9 a.m.-noon.
Dorey Recreation Center. $6.
Jewelry Making to the Max!
For ages 13-17. Crimps and clasps, seed beads and glass beads, leather and ribbon! Get all wrapped up in the latest jewelry making techniques while creating a one-of-a-kind handcrafted piece of jewelry...designed by you! Information: 261-6898.
1NA.174125 Fri, Apr 13, 2-4 p.m.
Walkerton Tavern. $6.
Garden Art - Rock Painting
For ages 13-16. Using rocks and stones, you’ll learn to create several imaginative garden creatures to display inside or out. All you need to bring is your imagination. Supplies are provided. Instructor: Beth Jarvis. Information: 343-3506.
1NA.183009 Wed, Apr 25 & May 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Armour House & Gardens. $14.
Rad & Fab Stenciling!
For ages 13-17. Wall-hanging or pillow—make it your own by mixing the paint, creating a design, stenciling the fabric, and stitching it all together! We’ll show you how in this two-day workshop. Information: 261-6898.
1NA.174126 Sun, May 6 & 20, 2-5 p.m.
Walkerton Tavern. $21.
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Come out and hoop it up at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center 3-on-3 double elimination basketball tournament. If you think you and your friends are the best ballers around, this is your chance to prove it. Trophies will be provided for 1st place and runners-up in each age category. Teams require at least 3 but no more than 4 players. Information: 225-2056.
For ages 13-14.
1NK.199220 Sat, Mar 24, 9 a.m.-noon.
Eastern Henrico Recreation Center. $45 per team.
For ages 15-17.
1NK.199221 Sat, Mar 24, 9 a.m.-noon.
Eastern Henrico Recreation Center. $45 per team.
Disc Golf
For ages 13-15. Join us for a round of disc golf! Disc golf is one of the fastest growing games in the country and is very easy to learn. This program will teach you the rules of play as well as basic techniques for throwing and putting. Equipment provided. Information: 290-0305.
1NK.170101 Sat, May 19, 2-4 p.m.
Dunncroft/Castle Point Park. $6.
Tennis
For ages 12-17. Players receive instruction and develop skills in the fundamentals of the game, ball control, strokes, elementary tactics and desirable practice habits and court etiquette. Our tennis classes offer high quality group instruction with a certified Tennis Teaching Professional. We keep a low ratio of students per instructor, which means you will receive a lot of personal attention. Participants must bring their own tennis racquet. Instructor: Charles Gray. Information: Caitlin Wampler, 501-5099.
1NK.141024 Mon, Apr 23-May 14, 5-6 p.m. $36.
1NK.141025 Tue, Apr 24-May 15, 5-6 p.m. $36.
1NK.141026 Sun, Apr 22-May 13, 5-6 p.m. $36.
1NK.141043 Sun, May 20-June 10, 5-6 p.m. $27.
1NK.141042 Mon, May 21-June 11, 5-6 p.m. $27.
1NK.141044 Tue, May 22-June 12, 5-6 p.m. $36.
No class May 27 & 28.
Virginia Randolph Tennis Courts.
Teen Open Gym Basketball
For ages 14-17. Join us for open gym basketball on Saturday mornings. Parents or guardians are required to sign a liability waiver provided on site. Henrico residents only. Open gym will not be held on County-observed holidays.
Deep Run Recreation Center
Sat, 9-11 a.m. Free. Information: 290-0305.
Eastern Henrico Recreation Center
Sat, 9-11 a.m. Begins Apr 21. Free. Information: 225-2056.
Instructors:
Unless listed otherwise, programs are taught by Recreation Staff. All fitness, dance, and sports programs are taught by instructors who are nationally certified in their area(s) of expertise.
Special Accommodations:
If you have a disability and will need assistance or special accommodations in order to enjoy any of these programs or events, call Therapeutic Recreation at 501-5135 no later than ten working days prior to the program date. For programs that require registration, please call and also check the accommodation box on the registration form.