Virginia Beach Public Schools begin summer break this Friday. If you're still looking for ideas to keep your kids active this summer, we have dozens of fitness, dance and martial arts classes to choose from. Here are a few highlights from our Summer Catalog:

* Tumbling and dance classes start as young as 3 years old
* Martial arts classes starting at 8 years old
* Hydro Teens, our newest water fitness class for ages 12-17
* Amateur Boxing for ages 8 to 17
* Kida Yoga for ages 7 to 12

In addition to our registered classes, kids can take any of our group fitness classes starting at age 12 with a parent and at 14 by themselves.

According to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, one quarter of U.S. children watch more than 4 hours of television a day. When you factor in the time spent on computers and other electronic devices, the level of inactivity goes up dramatically. Encourage your kids to get more activity with as much variety as possible!

Wednesday, July 4 | 4 - 10 pm | Mount Trashmore Park  

Celebrate with your friends and family at our annual July 4th Celebration at Mount Trashmore Park! We're featuring great musical acts as singer/songwriter Rachel Rocheleau opens for country sensation, the Beadle Brothers! Fireworks begin at 9:30 pm. Admission and limited onsite parking is free. Food and drinks available for purchase.  

Main Stage Performances
5:00 - 6:00 pm | Texas Roadhouse's Andy Armadillo and the acclaimed country line dancers will kick off the evening. Learn how to line dance to popular country songs, get your picture taken with Andy and participate in the free giveaways.

6:00 - 7:30 pm | Aspiring local singer/songwriter Rachel Rocheleau makes her big stage debut at Mount Trashmore Park performing a medley of classic patriotic favorites, a mix of today's top hits, and a few great oldies.

8:15 - 9:30 pm | The Beadle Brothers are a high energy country duo that have previously opened for many national recording artists including Toby Keith, Tracy Lawrence and Lori Morgan.

Children's Activities

4:00 - 8:00 pm | Free children's activities and games at Shelter #3. The Virginia Freemasons will be making child ID cards at no cost.
 

Fireworks!

9:30 pm | Zambelli, the "First Family of Fireworks" will amaze you with their spectacular fireworks show!

Note: When parking lots at Mount Trashmore Park are full, Edwin Drive between Independence Boulevard and South Boulevard may close.

Swimming is the most popular summer activity. Enroll the kids in swimming lessons to help keep your family safe around the water.

Tiny Bobbers with Adult Guardian (Age 1-3)
Make the first swimming experience with your child safe and fun. A participating adult guardian provides support and comfort as the child begins to learn water safety, water adjustment and swimming skills through activities and songs. Find a class!

Pre-School Paddlers (Age 4-5)
The Pre-School Paddlers program uses Level 1-3 of the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program in this lower student to instructor ratio program. Find a class!

American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program
  Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills
  Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills
  Level 3: Stroke Development
  Level 4: Stroke Improvement
  Level 5: Stroke Refinement
 
Learn to Swim Levels 1-3 (Ages 5-15) Find a class!

Learn to Swim Levels 4-5 (Ages 5-15) Find a class! 

M.I.L.E.S (Age 5-15)
(Momentum - Instruction - Lifeguard - Experienced - Swimmers) M.I.L.E.S. includes a variety of fitness, water safety and lifeguard preparation skills. This course will prepare swimmers for participation with high school swim teams, swim league and familiarize them with introductory water safety and lifeguarding skills in preparation for becoming a lifeguard. Find a class!

Saturday, July 7 & Saturday, July 14 | Times & Locations Vary