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Youth Programs Newsletter | August 2009 | VBgov.com/Parks
New Youth Programs Catalog!
 
The kids will be heading back to school soon, but that doesn't mean the fun stops with Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation!  Our Fall 2009 Youth Programs Catalog is chock-full of exciting programs and activities for children of all ages.  Enjoy a sneak peak at our catalog before it even makes it to print!  Registration for new programs begins Saturday, September 12th. 
Save the Date for the Lumberjack Championships!
 
Lumber JackGear up for thundering chain saws and swift axes as the STIHL Virginia Beach Lumberjack Championships arrive at Mount Trashmore Park on Saturday, September 19th from 12:00 - 4:00 pm! Free public admission and on-site parking available for this exciting and educational event.
 
With a number of buzz-worthy challenges throughout the day - including underhand chop, standing block chop, Jack & Jill sawing, hot saw, single buck and the U.S. Championships for Axe Throwing - modern day lumberjacks and lumberjills will chop, smash and saw their way through a truckload of logs in no time flat. Using super-modified chain saws, some of which are built from motorcycle engines, they can make three cuts through those logs in under 10 seconds ... and that includes starting the saw!
 
Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation believes all of our diverse citizens have a right to participate in community recreation and we are committed to creating equal access for everyone who may have a challenge or barrier. If your child requires additional support, we can help.  Learn more about our accommodation and inclusion services. 
Friday Family Movie Nights at Bayside Rec Center 
 
Wall-EWhy pay to go to the movies when you can enjoy one for FREE?  Every Friday night beginning at 6:00 pm, Bayside Recreation Center will show a movie for the whole family to enjoy.  We'll even provide the popcorn!  Membership or day pass required. 
 
Here's the lineup:
  • September 18th | Wall-E
  • September 25th | Coraline
  • October 2nd | The Wizard of Oz
  • October 9th | Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
  • October 23rd | Cars

Map it!

Float, Watch, Climb, or Slide - You Decide!
 
SwimmerMove over kickboards, our pools are so much more than just swimming holes!  We strive to provide you and your family with the best pool experience possible.  You decide how to spend your pool time.
 
Float: We're bringing the big floats to Bayside Recreation Center's pool for Float-A-Rama on Sunday, August 23rd from 1-4pm.  We'll fill both the shallow and deep end of the pool with giant inflatables that offer hours of fun!  View additional dates
 
Watch: Each month we'll show different movies at our pools on a jumbo movie screen. Best of all, there's no additional cost - just show up, float on a noodle, and enjoy the movie.  View the schedule
 
SlideClimb: Try the new AquaClimb at Kempsville Recreation Center's pool - a climbing wall that hangs over the pool! No ropes or experience required, just fall in - it just makes a big ol' splash! The schedule varies each month, so please check the Kempsville Pool Calendar for the most up-to-date times.
 
Slide: A bright blue, ten-foot high closed flume slide awaits you at Bow Creek Recreation Center's pool!  After climbing the spiral staircase to the top, nineteen feet of corkscrew runway hurtle you to the inviting pool below!  Slide operational hours will vary from month to month and can be found on the Bow Creek Pool Calendar - look for the key code "OP w/ SLD" (open swim with slide.)
Come Out for the Last Movie Night of the Season
 
Hotel for DogsJoin us for the third and final Movie Night of the summer at Mount Trashmore Park on Friday, August 21st to watch "Hotel for Dogs" (Rated PG, released 2009, 100 minutes). The movie starts at sunset, but bring the kids early for some exciting children's activities that begin at 7:30 pm! Movie snacks will be available for purchase.  Free admission and on-site parking.  Just bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a movie under the stars!
 
Swim League Sign-Ups Begin September 12th
 
Swim LeagueCalling all swimmers ages 6 to 17!  Winter swim league sign-ups begin on Saturday, September 12th for all recreation center teams.  Online registration will be available via EZreg. 
 
New to the winter swim league?  Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation offers an intramural winter swim league with emphasis on swimmer development and fun in a low-key competitive environment.  Each team will swim regular season and championship meets during a season that runs from November to February.  Teams practice twice a week under the supervision of experienced coaches, building competence in each of the four competitive strokes (freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly) as well as learning starts and turns. 
 
For more information, please visit our website at VBgov.com/swim.
Please Note Our Upcoming Facility Closures
 
Great Neck Recreation Center will be closed for maintenance from Monday, August 31st to Monday, September 7th.
 
Princess Anne Recreation Center will be closed for maintenance from Monday, September 14th to Sunday, September 20th.  The pool will remain closed through September 27th.
 
All Virginia Beach Recreation Centers will be closed on Monday, September 6th for Labor Day.
We welcome your comments and questions.  Feel free to email us at fun@vbgov.com.
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