CITY OF HAMPTON

OURMISSION:

To create enriching experiences andBeautiful environments for everyone to enjoy.

SPRING — SUMMER 2016[ save until August 2016]

CITY OF HAMPTONPARKS, RECREATION & LEISURE SERVICES

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Everything from the Sea to the StarsHampton has six community centers aroundthe city for your enjoyment; each center hasbeen uniquely set up to provide the best services for each particular center. The onetime fee for Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services membership (HPRLS ID) in any facility is $20 per year($15 for youth and teens).

This allows you to enjoy any one of the centers of your choice! Each center has its own style of programs and activities to best serve the community. Be well, live well, choose Hampton and be sure to enjoy our centers.

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The Hampton to Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services Department

does not discriminateagainst any person on the basis

of race, color, national origin,ancestry, age, marital status,

religion, sex, or disability.If you are disabled and have need

for a special accommodationin order to participate,

please contact us at 727-6348.

inside this issueAquatics .......................................................15–16

Athletic Commissioners ......................................21

Community Parks ...............................................23

Dog Parks ............................................................25

Fitness .................................................................14

Fishing .................................................................24

Fort Monroe Community Center ..........................4

Golf Courses.........................................................21

Hampton History Museum ..........................17–20

Hampton Clean City ............................................27

Hampton Performing Arts Center ........................6

Hampton Senior Center ........................................7

Hampton Tennis Center ......................................22

International Children’s Festival ........... Back Cover

Nature Parks ........................................................26

North Phoebus Community Center ......................8

Northampton Community Center ......................10

Parks & Rec Advisory Board ................................31

Parks & Facilities..................................................30

Park Shelter Fees .................................................31

Soccer ..................................................................21

Therapeutic Recreation ................................12–13

West Hampton Community Center ....................11

COMMUNITYCENTERS

FORT MONROECOMMUNITY CENTER. . . . . . .(757) 727-6831100 Stilwell Drive • Fort Monroe, VA 23651Email: [email protected]

HAMPTON PERFORMING &CREATIVE ARTS CENTER . . . .(757) 766-1510300 Butler Farm Road • Hampton, VA 23661Email: [email protected]

SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . .(757) 727-16013501 Kecoughtan Road • Hampton, VA 23661Fax: 727-1145 • Email: [email protected]

NORTH PHOEBUSCOMMUNITY CENTER. . . . . . .(757) 727-1160249 W. Chamberlin Ave. • Hampton, VA 23663Fax: 727-1162 • Email: [email protected]

NORTHAMPTONCOMMUNITY CENTER. . . . . . .(757) 825-48051435-A Todds Lane • Hampton, VA 23666(adjacent to Jeff erson Davis Middle School)Fax: 825-4737 • Email: [email protected]

WEST HAMPTONCOMMUNITY CENTER. . . . . . .(757) 896-46871638 Briarfi eld Road • Hampton, VA 23661Fax: 757 896-4606 • Email: [email protected]

REGISTER EARLY!All classes are fi lled on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis.

Each class must draw a minimum number of participants

or it will be cancelled.

Program fees must be paid at the time of registration. Unless

otherwise noted, full payment serves as your registration.

Early registration helps prevent class cancellations.

REFUND / CANCELLATION POLICYFull refunds will be sent automatically when classes are

cancelled due to insuffi cient registration or when changes in

time, day, or location prohibit the registrant’s attendance.

■ Since commitments for these services are made prior

to the class start date, no refunds are given after the

class has met for the fi rst time.

■ If you are unsure of a class and want to attend the fi rst

class without registering, call 727-1664 and ask to

sample the class.

by the Bay

June 19-August 14(no performance July 3)

Sunday evenings will be rocking at the beach this

summer with a musical mix including everything from

beach, pop, oldies, swing and Motown

Whether listening or dancing you’ll enjoy this evening of

music under the stars.

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLICFood and drinks available for purchaseFor more information: www.hampton.gov •For more information: www.hampton.gov • call 727-8311 for weather cancellation updates. call 727-8311 for weather cancellation updates.

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FORT MONROE COMMUNITY CENTER – (FMCC)(757)727-6831100 Stilwell Drive, Fort Monroe, VA 23651Email: [email protected]: Monday–Friday • 8am–8pm Saturday • 8am–4pmPool Hours: Monday–Friday • 8am–Noon & 4pm–7:45pm Saturday • Noon–4pm Closed Sundays

Hampton to Parks, Recreation & Leisure

Services Memberships are available for $20

year for adults and seniors and $15/year for

youth and teens. Fort Monroe Community

Center has rooms available to rent for meetings

and special functions, a large gym, and pool.

We have bicycles for rent, interactive family

bookbags, and a large ceramic studio.

ADULT FITNESSLine Dance Ages: 18+Mondays & Wednesdays6:30–7:30pm $5 singles/$8 couples Line dancing is a great way to give the body a total workout. Learn all the latest dances and have a good time with other people. So much fun it won’t seem like exercise. Everyone is welcome. You will be able to progress at your own pace, classes are off ered for people with varying abilities.

Fitness Yoga Ages: 16+Thursdays • 6:30–7:30pmSaturday 8:30–9:30am $15 a mo. per class or both for $25 mo.Fitness Yoga is an excellent way to relieve stress and tension while increasing fl exibility, strength and energy. It off ers a non-impact and

complete mind, body, and spirit workout.

Paddle Boarding at Fort Monroe Ages: All May–September Fee varies per classEnjoy the summer at Fort Monroe with our paddle board classes! We off er fi rst time lessons, paddle board yoga, and guided tours. Paddle boarding provides a great cardio and

core workout while enjoying the outdoors!

Karate Ages: 16+

Tuesdays • 5:30–7:30pm $50/monthMartial Arts was founded on the development

of mind, body, and spirit through training.

Th is is an excellent conditioning program

for your body. Th e only requirement is to be

of strong mind, have a strong will, and the

willingness to train your body for Martial Arts.

Interested participants may also call Master

Jeff Bateman at 544-KICK.

YOUTH FITNESSKarate Ages: 5–15 Tuesdays • 5:30–7:30pm $50/monthMartial Arts was founded on the development

of mind, body, and spirit through training.

Th is is an excellent conditioning program

for your body. Th e only requirement is to be

of strong mind, have a strong will, and the

willingness to train your body for Martial Arts.

Interested participants may also call Master

Jeff Bateman at 544-KICK.

Basketball Skill and Drill Ages: 7+ Thursdays • 5–8pm Saturdays 11am–Noon or1st Tues. • May, July, Sept. 6–8 pm $30/sessionCalling anyone who would like to develop and

enhance their basketball skills. Off ering skills,

drills and conditioning to increase physical

health while learning the game of basketball.

Th ere will be a limit of 10 people per session.

Please call 727-6831 or 508-5423 for more

information and to register.

YOUTH CULTURAL ARTSRoyal Tea Ages: 4–12 Saturdays • April 9 & August 1311am–Noon $5/princess

Dress up in your prettiest attire and join us for

Royal Tea. Th ere will be a special visit from

a princess, who will read a special tale to the

group, and partake in the festivities with the

girls. Royal photos will be taken with all “little

Princess’. Parents are urged to stay with the

very little princess. Th rones are limited,

register early.

Beyond the Bell (BTB) Ages: 6–12 Monday–Friday (School Year)

2:30–6pm $20 week/Child Parents, no need to look any further! Th is will

be your last STOP! Enroll your students in

our aft er school program. Th ey will receive

assistance with homework, participate in

cooperative, group activities and meet with

friends in a safe and structured environment.

Family Paint Night at the Fort Ages: 8+

1st Tuesday in May, July & September $20/adult $8/childJoin us for a family paint night. Call and

reserve spots for larger groups as seating is

limited. Must register in advance; for more

information contact 727-6833.

Adult Cultural ArtsDIY Home & Craft Series Ages: 13+Saturdays • April & May10am–Noon $25/month Th is exciting do–it–yourself series will

introduce you to making your own home and

bath products such as: soap, body fi zz, candles

and lip balm. Come have fun with your peers

in a friendly, safe and encouraging atmosphere.

Mature Adults Social Club Ages: 18+ 1st Friday Monthly 9am–Noon Free w/HPRLS IDCome out and socialize, exercise and play

games with your friends in a relaxed, friendly

and safe environment. You can also bring your

favorite craft or project to complete.

Light snacks and coff ee will be provided.

Ceramic Creations Ages: All Prices vary depending on project selected from open stock

With painting classes taking off all over the

region, why not take it one step further? Grab

your friends, family, or neighbors and head

down to the Fort Monroe Community Center

to bring out your creative talent. Select your

ceramic piece and then allow our ceramic

teacher to guide you thru the steps to complete

your project. Many techniques are available

to make your project a one of a kind treasure.

Th is is a great idea for a unique birthday party,

scout troops, women’s clubs, date nights, or just

hanging out with friends. Must pre-register.

Ye ole’ Quilting Class Ages: 18+Wednesdays 6pm prices vary per classBeginners to advanced sewers are welcome

to attend! First class of the session is to plan

color of selected project and to receive supply

list. Learn how to use the color wheel and pick

fabrics to create attractive homemade quits

and wall-hangings. Instructor will be able to

show how to set squares to produce diff erent

attractive patterns.

Long Arm Quilt Machine Class Ages:18+

Wednesdays

10am–Noon & 6–8pm $10/ 2hr. SessionHave you ever wanted to learn how to

use a long arm quilt machine? We are

teaching classes so you can fi nish your quilts

professionally. All individuals are asked to

bring a pen and paper for notes.

Interactive Book Bags Ages: All

Available when FMCC is open $5/dayYou’ll fi nd something to explore at the fort,

pick from a themed bag; bird watching,

beachcombing, historical facts of the Fort,

or the Chesapeake Bay, then start your

expedition. Share your memories in a journal

that will stay with the backpack and enjoyed by

the next explorer.

Bike Rentals Ages: AllAvailable when FMCC is open $10/2 hours Adult & Children sized helmets available

for rent. Come ride around beautiful Fort

Monroe with so many sites to see while

getting some exercise!

BirthdayParty

PackagesStart at $250

with a $50 non-refundable deposit

Monday-Friday • Noon–8pm

Saturday • Noon–4pm

Send your invites, order your cake and

let us provide a great space for your child’s next

celebration. Lessen the stress and enjoy your

child’s party. Pick from our list of themes

created to bring all the excitement and adventure to

the birthday party goers.

Princess & Tea – Let’s Slide & Dive Carnival – Pirates

Divas & Dans, Hip Hop Hooray& It’s My Birthday

The Elliptical That Moves You! Street Striders Ages: All Available when FMCC is openFree with Fitness Membership

Come and get your stride on with this totalbody workout with this moving elliptical bike. Adult and Children Street Striders available.

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Hampton Performing & Creative Arts Center – (PAC)(757) 766-1510300 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666

Email: [email protected]/Hampton-performing

creative-arts-centerHours: Monday–Friday • 8am–8pm Saturday • 8am–4pm Closed Sundays

“Shaping Youth Expression Through the Arts”Th e Hampton Performing & Creative Arts Center

is a youth focus facility that provides structured

programs and competitive events in an inspiring

environment that will enhance youth quality

of life as they freely express themselves through

the arts.

Rental opportunities in our state-of the art theatre

and various meeting rooms, for functions such

as birthday parties, baby showers, meetings,

performances, rehearsals, etc.

YOUTH CULTURAL ARTSIntroduction to Painting & Drawing Ages 8–13Thursdays • April 7–May 265–6pm Free w/HPRLS IDExperience the basics of painting & drawing

with this course designed to bring out the

best artist in you. We will cover basic drawing

and painting techniques, while creating some

unique works of art.

Level I Drawing Ages 6–12

Mondays • April 11–June 6

6–7:30pm $50/8 Week SeriesTh is course explores more advanced drawing

techniques. Participants will come out of

this experience with a better understanding

of how artists create their masterpieces.

Completion of Introduction to Painting &

Drawing recommended.

Level I Drawing Ages 10–19

Tuesdays • April 12–May 31

6–7:30pm $50/8 week SeriesLearn more advanced techniques from artists

around the world in this intensive class. Work

will be displayed in the gallery during the

month of June.

Level I Painting Ages 6–12

Wednesdays • April 6–May 25

6–7:30pm $50/8 Week SeriesTh is course explores more advanced painting

techniques. Participants will come out of

this experience with a better understanding

of how artists create their masterpieces.

Completion of Introduction to Painting &

Drawing recommended.

Introduction to Acting & Musical Theatre Ages 10–19

Wednesdays • May 25–July 13

5–6pm Free w/HPRLS IDExperience the basics of Acting & Musical

Th eatre with this course designed to bring

out the performer in you. We will cover basic

acting and performing techniques designed

to break you out of your shell. Group will

participate in the Summer One Act Festival.

3D Art Workshop All Ages

Saturday, April 23

Noon–2pm Free w/HPRLS IDEnjoy creating your own sculptures and “stand

up” art in this interactive workshop. Work will

be on display in our gallery during the month

of May.

Afternoon Arts Blast Ages 6–16

Monday –Thursday • School Year

4–6pm $15/week with HPRLS IDParticipants will rotate the week with diff erent

activities such as dance, acting, drawing &

painting, and creative writing. Contact your

school for transportation availability.

Homeschool Arts Program Ages 6–15

Tuesdays & Thursdays

11am–12:30pm $15/monthDraw, paint, play, act, sing and dance.

Th is unique program for children who

are home-schooled introduces participants

to the arts in a way that they may not

normally experience.

One Act Festival All ages

Saturday, June 11

Noon–5pm FreeEnjoy food vendors, activities, local vendors,

as well as one act plays by local schools and

drama groups at this unique and interactive

festival. Please call for more information.

The Kid’s Creative! All Ages

(Interactive Art Show)

Saturday, August 27

Noon–5PM FreeDive in to this extremely interactive arts

experience. Make bubble art, learn hands-on

from instructors on-site, dance, sing, draw, act.

Enjoy food vendors, local vendors, as well as

performances by Hampton City Dance and

Hampton Harmony.

Basic Sewing & Costuming Ages 10–19

Mondays • April 11–June 6

4–5:30pm $50/8 week seriesLearn the basics of sewing and costume history

in this hands-on course. Design, sew and

costume a character in the One Act Festival,

and create other take-home projects. Work

will be displayed in the Gallery during the

month of July.

Set Design & Production Workshop Ages 10–19

Saturday, May 14

Noon–4pm Free w/HPRLS IDDraw, design, and build sets for an upcoming

production. Th is workshop instructs

participants in rendering, measurements,

design, and mild construction.

Hampton City Dance – Ballet/Tap Ages 3–5

Saturdays

10–10:45am $25/month with HPRLS IDGet your little one going with this fun and

energetic class. Children will learn ballet and

tap at a beginner’s level. Multi-class discounts.

Hampton City Dance – Ballet Ages 5–10

Saturdays

Noon–1pm $25/month with HPRLS IDParticipants ages 5–10 will enjoy this mid-level

ballet class that includes techniques used by the

pros. Multi-class discounts.

Hampton City Dance – Ballet Ages 10–19

Saturdays

11am–Noon $25/month with HPRLS IDParticipants ages 10–19 will enjoy this

mid-level ballet class that includes techniques

used by the pros. Multi-class discounts.

Hampton City Dance – Jazz Ages 5–10

Saturdays

11am–Noon $25/month with HPRLS IDLearn techniques and have fun with this

energetic class. Multi-class discounts.

Hampton City Dance – Jazz Ages 10–19

Saturdays

Noon–1pm $25/month with HPRLS IDLearn techniques and have fun with this

energetic class. Multi-class discounts.

Hampton City Dance – Tap Ages 5–10

Saturdays • Ongoing

1–2pm $25/month with HPRLS IDLearn techniques from the art of Tap Dance.

Multi-class discounts.

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Hampton Senior Center – (HSC) 3501 Kecoughtan Road(757) 727-1601Email: [email protected]/parks/senior_centerHours: Monday–Friday • 8:30am–4:30pm Closed Saturday & Sunday

“The place for positive aging”

Programs for ages 55 and older. Features agame lounge, multi-purpose room, fi tness area, and kitchen.

Piece of CakeWednesday, April 13Noon–2pm FreeCake decorating can be simple or an elaborate aff air, learn the basics of decorating. Participants must bring their own cakeand icings.

Fashion Show Saturday, April 23Noon at PAC $8/per personTh e “Timeless Models” present their spring fashion show by strutting down the runway with poise and grace; it’s amazing to see the seniors at their best. Th is event is hosted by the Hampton Senior Center. Last day to purchase tickets is Friday April 8. For more information call 727-1601. Show will be held at the Performing Arts Center.

It’s “MOM” time Wednesday, May 4Noon–2pm FreeWhat better way to say thank you forMother’s Day than to pamper our mothers with love. Facials, manicures, pedicures and a back massage. Space is limited. Registration deadline is April 22. Must bring foot soakerand favorite polish.

“Live it up” line Dance Party Saturday, May 14 2–6pm $5/per personC-O-M-E have fun!! May is older American Month so join in and let’s P-A-R-T-Y showing the youngsters off ! Enjoy line dancing, disco, and swing all is welcome. Th ere will be a DJ, hot dogs and hamburgers will be served.

Senior Expo Wednesday, May 25,11am–1pm FreeTh is action-packed, fun fi lled and informative event is held for the benefi t of seniors and their care providers. If you are looking for information about health care, senior housing, municipal services, recreation, technology, transportation or entertainment, the “Senior Expo” will provide connections to help enhance your quality of life.

Identity TheftWednesday, June 82–3pm FreeLearn to protect yourself!!! A Hampton City Police offi cer will explore the ways to stay safe from predators.

Father’s Day Game Day Friday, June 1711am–3pm FreeI scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM as we cool off with ice cream while honoring our fathers for being the wonderful Dads they are. All games will be off ered; bingo, pinochle, bridge, poker, oh hell, hand & foot, bid whist, and spades.

Movie Mania Wednesdays • June 22, July 20, August 17Noon–2pm FreeCome sit back and watch a double feature on the big screen while enjoying popcorn.

Family and Friends CookoutFriday, July 811am–2pm $5/per personCome fellowship with friends and familyand enjoy food, fresh off the grill! Featuring our Line Dancers, African Dancers, andSquare Dancers.

End of Summer Card TournamentFriday, August 1211am–3:30pm FreeCome out and play your favorite cardgame. Winner’s names will be placed in drawing for prizes. All games welcomed:bid whist, spades, pinochle, bridge, oh hell, poker, and hand and foot. Light refreshments will be served.

Sewing Class Wednesdays10am–Noon FreeFree sewing class for any student with skills ranging from beginner to expert. Classes are limited to 10 people, fi rst come fi rst serve. Registration deadline.

FITNESSSilver Sneakers Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays11am–Noon Free w/HPRLS ID A great way to stay active and keep your body strong. Fun music with easy cardio for your heart, that increase range of motion to improve balance along with resistance training for muscle strength and bone density.

Walk Away the PoundsMondays & Wednesdays5–6pm Free w/HPRLS IDTotal body walking program designed to reduce stress, decrease fat, increase muscleand cardio fi tness. Proper supportive walking shoes required.

Just Fitness Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays10–11am FreeTh e Hampton Senior Center supports and promotes active and healthy senior living. Let’s get ready for the upcoming summer activities by enjoying the convenience of an on-site cardio fi tness.

Walk Away the PoundsMonday–Friday 9–10am FreeGet fi t fast in this complete total body walking program that gives you serious fat burning, muscle conditioning and stretching. Th is is a video-instructed program off ered to the community at NO cost. We ask you to wear proper exercise attire and athletic shoes.

Chair Exercise Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays11AM–Noon FreeChair exercise is designed to improve strength,

fl exibility and balance, most of the exercises

can be done while sitting in or holding

onto a chair to help with balance. Many

of the exercises incorporate a ball to

add fun and interest, as well as to help

improve coordination.

Square DancingMondays Noon–2PM FreeSwing your partner round and round explore

the art of square dancing. All are welcome to

come learn the basic steps and formations.

Line Dancing Tuesdays & Thursdays 10–11am FreeTh is line dancing class is a supplement to Fit

and Fun or Still Going Strong. We dance to a

wide mix of music styles, including country,

pop and big band. No advanced dances are

done in this medium-paced class. Come meet

some great people and breathe new life into

your soul! (Wear soft -soled shoes.) Are you a

beginner? All levels WELCOMED.

African Dance Class Fridays 10–11am FreeCome dance to the beat of a live drummer

learning African Suwabi Ballet.

Card playing ScheduleOh Hell Monday–Friday 2:30–3:30PM FREE

Bridge Tuesdays 10AM–2PM FREE

Pinochle/Bid Whist/Spades Tuesdays/Fridays Noon–4:30PM FREE

Poker Thursdays 1–4PM FREE

CrochetTuesdays

9–10:30AM • FREE

QuiltersThursdays

2–4 PM FREE

North Phoebus Community Center – (NPCC)(757) 727-1160249 W. Chamberlin Avenue, Hampton, VA 23663

Email: [email protected]

Hours: Monday–Thursday • 9am–6pm Friday • 9am–7pm Saturday • 10am–4pm Closed Sundays

Th is neighborhood facility has a weight room,

gymnasium, kitchen, teen room, game room,

two basketball courts and a playground.

Active Adult Fitness Class Ages: 21+Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10–11am Free w/HPRLS IDClasses are taught by certifi ed instructors in a

fun environment making it the fi tness choice

for Active Adults. Classes combine three key

components of fi tness: Strength-Training,

Flexibility, and Cardio.

Health, Wellness & Nutrition Club Ages: 21+ Wednesdays11:30am–12:30pm Free w/HPRLS IDTh e clubs focus is to provide resources

concerning Health, Wellness, and Nutrition.

Educational session will be provided on a

variety of subjects lead by professionals in

the area. Club will share recipes, healthy food

samples, juice and smoothie creation, along

with awesome outings to healthy restaurants.

We will also provide support and information

for caregivers.

Cinema and Lunch Ages: 18+2nd Wednesday each Month11am Free w/HPRLS IDAdults are invited to come and enjoy a free,

new release movie, popcorn and a tasty

lunch. Movie features may vary upon

availability of new releases. Meals will

contain no pork products.

Bingo and Breakfast Ages:18+1st Wednesday each Month 11am Free w/HPRLS IDFree breakfast and bingo for Adults who will

have a chance to win prizes playing diff erent

variations of bingo.

Teen, Talk and Travel Ages: 13-17Thursdays beginning April 14 4pm Free w/HPRLS IDTh is platform is for teens to come together to

discuss social and pop culture issues that aff ect

their lives. Teens will take fi eld trips to various

local colleges and places of employment with

a chance to earn a free trip to Laser Tag aft er

completing 8 sessions of Teen, Talk and Travel.

S.T.E.M. Carnival Ages: 6–12Saturday, April 2311am–3pm Free Students age 6–12 are encouraged to

participate in this fun enrichment event

where one can enjoy carnival games while

participating in Science, Technology,

Education, Math games. Participants can win

candy at the various stations.

Youth Quarterback Skills Challenge Ages: 11–14Saturday, June 411am–4pm $20/personLooking for middle school QB’s to accept

the challenge! Th is competition will include

a classroom component that emphasizes the

mental aspects of playing the positon as well as

fi eld drills that test accuracy, and arm strength.

Each grade (6th, 7th, 8th) will have winners

in two categories, classroom and on-fi eld

performance. Registration deadline is May 14.

Spring Break Teen Basketball Tournament Ages: 13–17 April 4– April 8 2– 4pm Free w/HPRLS IDTeens can come and participate in this week

long tournament. Participants must be

between the ages of 13–17 or in high school.

To participate you must sign up at the North

Phoebus Community Center by April 1, 2016.

For more information call 727-1160.

Girls Field Hockey Age Groups: 6–10 & 11–14Tuesdays • 6–7:30pm Free w/HPRLS IDGirls in elementary and middle school can

learn the basic fundamentals of fi eld hockey in

an indoor setting during the spring. Sessions

instructed by Phoebus High School Field

Hockey coaching staff .

V.I.A. Student Athlete Alumni Meetings Beginning Saturday, April 23(4th Saturday of the Month) 2–4pmIf you were a student athlete at any Virginia

Interscholastic Association High Schools

such as Phoenix, Carver, Huntington,

I. C. Norcom and Booker T. Washington,

then you can come and share your playing

day’s experiences with fellow alums. Light

refreshments will be served.

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Northampton Community Center (NHCC)(757) 825-4805

1435-A Todds Lane(Adjacent to Jeff erson Davis Middle School)


www.hampton.gov/parks/north_hampton_cc

Hours: Monday–Thursday • 7–9pm

Friday: 7am–7pm • Saturday: 9–4pm

Closed Sundays

Th is community center off ers programs and

classes for all age groups ranging from piano

lessons to fi tness programs. Special features

include a games room, full service fi tness

center, function and meetings rooms (small-

medium size groups) and a reception room

ideal for larger group meetings, receptions,

banquets, workshops and seminars. Four

lighted tennis courts, two basketball courts,

two baseball fi elds, football fi eld, and ¼ mile

track located on the property.

YOUTH DANCEPre-Ballet Ages: 2–4Saturdays9:30–10:30am $25/monthTh is introductory ballet class will focus on

ballet steps, movements, balance, coordination,

motor skills, fl exibility and basic ballet

positions. Th e instructor will provide details

regarding attire.

Beginning Ballet Ages: 5–8Saturdays10:30–11:30am $25/monthTh is class teaches proper ballet technique,

coupled with discipline—ballet vocabulary,

history, and approach—sculpts the entire body,

promotes fl exibility, proper alignment and

strength. Participants should have ballet shoes

for the fi rst class. Th e instructor will provide

further details regarding attire.

Ballet Ages: 9–12 Saturdays 11:30am–12:30pm $25/monthTh is class teaches proper ballet technique,

coupled with discipline—ballet vocabulary,

history, and approach—sculpts the entire body,

promotes fl exibility, proper alignment and

strength. Participants should have ballet shoes

for the fi rst class. Th e instructor will provide

further details regarding attire.

Youth FitnessTae Kwon Do Ages: 5–17Tuesdays 7–8pm Therapeutic Session $25/monthTraditional Tae Kwon Do taught by

certifi ed TKD Master Barnes focuses on

the skill and concentration of this ancient

martial art. Gain self confi dence, self

esteem, and self defense while improving

your physical fi tness.

Tae Kwon Do Ages: 5–17 Tuesdays6–8pm $25/monthTraditional Tae Kwon Do taught by certifi ed

TKD Master Barnes focuses on the skill and

concentration of this ancient martial art. Gain

self confi dence, self esteem, and self defense

while improving your physical fi tness.

Adult Fitness

Fitness Yoga Ages: 16+ Mondays 7–8pm $15/monthFitness Yoga is an excellent way to relieve

stress and tension while increasing fl exibility,

strength and energy. It off ers a non-impact and

complete mind, body, and spirit workout.

Gentle Yoga Ages: 50+ Mondays & Wednesdays 10–11am $15 a mo. per class or both for $25 a mo.Gentle Yoga honors the body as it matures. We

combine breathing and gentle movement to

increase fl exibility, range of motion, strength

and energy while relieving stress, lowering

blood pressure and promoting overall well-

being. All equipment provided and exercises

can be done on mats or in chairs. If you have

never taken Yoga before this is the class for you!

Basic Strength Ages: 16+ Mondays & Wednesdays6–7pm

$20/monthFirm the butt, trim

the gut, tone and

tighten with

this whole body

workout. Taught

by certifi ed

Personal Trainers

for maximum

results! Class is

designed for all fi tness

levels.

Line Dancing Ages: 18+ Tuesdays & Thursdays

6–8pm Free w/HPRLS IDPut your dancing shoes on and

jump in line! Line Dancing is fun

for everyone as you learn step by

step from experienced volunteer

instructors.

Seniorcise Ages: 55+ Tuesdays & Fridays10–11am Free w/HPRLS IDA great way to stay active and keep

your body strong. Fun music with

easy cardio for your heart, that

increase range of motion to improve

balance along with resistance

training for muscle strength and

bone density.

YOUTH & ADULT CULTURAL ARTS

Tomorrow’s Leaders Ages: 6–13Off ered in sessions. See site for dates. Free w/HPRLS IDTh is program provides children in

the community an opportunity

to engage in fun learning

activities with other children

during various workshops.

Th ese workshops will be geared

to teaching various life skills such as

being goal oriented, dealing with peer pressure,

making good decisions, organizational skills,

and much more. During school year only.

Spring Break Camp Ages: 6–12 April, 4–8 • 7am–6pm$80/weekly Minimum of 12 participantsTh is program gives youth the opportunity

to spend their spring break enjoying some

unforgettable leisure fun. Th ere will be

enrichments, fi eld trips, and many group

activities. Sign your child up today!

Mother Daughter Tea Ages: 5–18 Saturday, April 301–3pm $10/personInvite your mother, grandmother, stepmother,

godmother, aunt, or any other women that has

been an inspiration in your life. Th ere will be

food, fun and entertainment.

Recreation Matters Grades K–5School YearAfter School–6pm $20/weekly Come join us a structured yet fun aft er-school

program. Th is program off ers tutoring,

enrichments, a fun and safe environment

for completing homework, playing sports,

recreational games and learning new skills.

Bulldog Morning Program Grade 6–8 School Year 7–8:30am $10/week w/HPRLS IDLooking to start your day early? Enjoy a safe,

fun environment for Davis Middle School

students.

West Hampton Community Center – (WHCC)1638 Briarfi eld Road, Hampton, VA 23661


www.hampton.gov/parks/west_hampton_cc

Hours: Monday–Thursday • 6am–10pm

Friday • 6am–8pm

Saturday • 8am–5pm

Closed Sundays

YOUTH CULTURAL ARTSSuper Saturdays Ages: 6–183rd Saturday of the month9am–2pm $10/child w/HPRLS IDSuper Saturdays are dedicated to the youth that

will include diff erent activities, enrichments,

fi eld trips, as well as tutoring if needed.

ADULT CULTURAL ARTSBreakfast and Bingo Ages: 50+ Last Wednesday of the month10am–Noon $3/person

Come out and enjoy a wonderful breakfast

and bingo with friends and make new friends

as well.

YOUTH FITNESSIndoor Rock Climbing Wall Ages: 6+Ongoing • Monday–Friday10am–6pm $10/month w/HPRLS ID; $1/interest climbTh e Indoor Rock climbing wall is a safe,

fun, competitive, and challenging activity.

Participants will learn the fundamentals of

rock climbing including how to rock climb, tie

knots and the proper way to use equipment.

Th e Indoor Climbing Wall is available for

Birthday Parties, rentals, School Functions and

individual climbing. For More Information

Call: (757) 896-4687 or (757)896-4694

ADULT FITNESSKettlebells Ages: 16+Mondays & Wednesdays5:30–6:30pm $20/monthKettlebells off er the unique balance of strength

and cardio with weighted bells using swings,

clean and press, the snatch and a wide variety

of other exercises to get you fi rm and fi t. Great

for all fi tness levels!

Cycle Circuit Ages: 16+Saturdays8:30–9:30am $15/monthSerious calorie and fat burning workout

without the impact of traditional aerobics!

Cycle Circuit combines cycling with abdominal

work and fl exibility training for better overall

health and fi tness.

Silver Sneakers Ages: 55+Mondays & Thursdays10–11am Free w/HPRLS IDA great way to stay active and keep your body

strong. Fun music with easy cardio for your

heart, that increase range of motion to improve

balance along with resistance training for

muscle strength and bone density.

Walk Away the Pounds Ages: 16+Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9–10am Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:45–6:45pm Free w/HPRLS IDTotal body walking program designed to

reduce stress, decrease fat, increase muscle

and cardio fi tness. Proper supportive walking

shoes required.

Zumba Ages: 13+Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays7–8pm $5/class paid to instructorJoin the Party! Zumba is Fitness & FUN! Latin

dance moves combined with hot music for

a great cardio workout in a judgment Free

zone! Lose inches, trim your waist, slim your

hips! All classes taught by Nationally Certifi ed

Zumba instructors.

Explore The Mariners’ Museum

and Park

June - August 2016Join The Mariners’ Museum for a

week-long camp as we explore the rich history and science of the

maritime world!

at The Mariners’ Museum and Parkand Park

Maritime Adventure Camps

Hokule’aHomeschool DayFriday, April 299:30 A.M. - 3 P.M.Enjoy a day of maritime exploration and excitement! Join us as we learn how Polynesians navigated the seas using the stars, discover how the Polynesians and Native Americans interacted with their waterways, investigate the effects of sea level rise on our oceans, and much more!

REGISTER ONLINE!MarinersMuseum.org/Homeschool

GREAT FOR RISING

K - 6TH GRADE

Maritime Drama CampRising 7TH grade through high school studentsJuly 25 - August 5 (2 week camp)

Interested in theater and history?Learn the basics of acting and the process of production as we bring stories of maritime history to life.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!MarinersMuseum.org/Summer

NEW!

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THERAPEUTIC RECREATION 4315 Kecoughtan Road, Hampton, VA 23669(757) 728-1710


Hours: Monday–Friday • 9am–6pm

Th erapeutic Recreation Programs for

Individuals with Disabilities utilize education

and recreation services to help people with

illnesses, disabilities, and other conditions

to develop and use their leisure in a way that

enhances their health, independence, and

well-being. Participants must be able to follow

one-step directions, participate in group

activities, manage own behavior with minimal

to moderate staff intervention.

Registration Information: Registration is on-going and is required for all

programs. Please call 728-1710 for registration

details for specifi c programs and events. Aft er-

school and summer camp registrations require

a full assessment appointment with TR staff .

ON-GOING:

Therapeutic RecreationAssessments Ages: 5–22Tuesdays–Thursdays $35Therapeutic Recreation Division CenterTh erapeutic Recreation Programs for

individuals with disabilities utilize education

and recreation services to help people with

illnesses, disabilities, and other conditions

to develop and use their leisure in a way that

enhances their health, independence, and

well-being. Participants must be able to follow

one-step directions, participate in group

activities, and manage own behavior with

minimal staff intervention.

Parents, if you anticipate signing up your

child for therapeutic recreation programs,

you must have an assessment completed. Th e

parent must provide the following participant’s

items: recent copy of IEP, current physical,

list of current medications, assessment fee

of $35 in the form of check or money order.

If the participant will be receiving fi nancial

support, we need documentation along with

case manager contact information. For more

information, call 728-1710.

After School Program Ages: 5.5–11Monday–Friday, during school year2:30–6pm $55 per week/$200 per monthTherapeutic Recreation Division CenterMust be currently enrolled in schoolTh is program is designed for students with

special needs. Students enjoy an aft er-school

recreation program where the focus is on

socialization, leisure skills, and participation

in fun and safe recreational environment. Th is

program follows the Hampton City Schools

Traditional calendar. An assessment must

be completed prior to enrollment. For more

information, please call 728-1710.

After School Program Ages :12–22Monday–Friday, during school year3pm–6pm $55 per week/$200 per monthPhoebus High & Hampton High SchoolMust be currently enrolled in schoolTh is program is designed for students with

special needs. Students join an aft er-school

club where they socialize and participate in a

fun and safe recreational environment. Th is

program follows the Hampton City Schools

Traditional calendar. An assessment must be

completed prior to enrollment, contact us for

more information at 728-1710.

In-School Program Ages: 5.5–22Monday–Friday during school year7am–3pm FreeHampton City SchoolsTh is program is designed for students with

special needs. Students enjoy a recreational

activity in a classroom setting. TR staff will

attend various schools in which we provide

recreations services such as arts & craft s,

games, etc. Supplies will be provided. For more

information, please call 728-1710.

LEISURE PROGRAMSLet’s Get Fit with Videos Ages: 18+Tuesdays10am FreeTh is program is designed for individuals

with special needs. Join us for Th erapeutic

Recreation Fitness Club. Come and

exercise with your friends.

Computer Club Ages: 18+Tuesdays10am FreeTh is program is designed for

individuals with special needs.

We will show you what

you can do with a computer.

Come and learn some basic

computer skills and learn about

social media.

Thursday Night Fun Ages: 18+3rd Thursday of each month 6:30–8:30pm $5Therapeutic Recreation Division CenterTh is program is designed for individuals with

special needs. Th is program will start in July.

Watch a movie, shake your groove thang, or

play some games. Just come and have fun with

your friends.

Out and About Ages: 16+2nd Friday of each monthTime: VariesTh is program is designed for individuals with

special needs. Participants will meet at various

locations once a month beginning June 10.

Participants will enjoy socializing with peers

and participating in leisure activities in the

community. Participants are responsible for

admission fees, and they must provide their

own transportation. Th e participant must

register by Friday, June 3.

Exceptional Expressions Arts & Craft Class Ages: 5–13Saturday, July 23 10am–12pm $8 (include supply fees)Participants with special needs will be able

to create artwork in a therapeutic setting and

enjoy the company of their peers. Participants

must be able to follow directions with

minimum to moderate assistance. Caretakers

must attend to assist those requiring 1:1

assistance. You must register your child by

Friday, April 15.

Chef Boy R We Ages: 5.5–11Monday–Friday4–6pm $25 per week Th is program is designed for individuals with

special needs. Participants will learn about

kitchen safety. Th ey will also learn about

measuring, mixing, and basic food science.

At the end of the class, they will be able to

create a delicious meal.

Parents Night Out Ages: 5.5– 22Thursday, August 11 6–8pm $10Therapeutic Recreation Division CenterTh is program is designed for individual with

special needs that are currently enrolled in

school. Participants will have an evening of

fun-fi lled activities, while the parents can

have a night out of town. You must register by

Friday, August 5.

CAMPS/SPECIAL EVENTSSpring Break Camp Ages: 5.5–21April 4–87am–6pm $80/weekParticipants will enjoy socializing with peers

and experiencing recreational activities during

the spring break. Th is program is designed for

individuals with special needs. An assessment

will be required before registration.

“An Evening in Asia” Ages: 16–22Saturday, June 4Hampton Convention Center7–9pm FreeFor teens and young adults with special needs,

this formal dance is another opportunity to

connect and join in on the prom tradition.

A DJ, light refreshments, and door prizes are

only part of the magical night put on for our

participants. Th e third annual HPRLS Prom

for special needs is sure to be a hit, so register

early at 728-1710 (Deadline to register is

May 6, 2016).

Family Fun Day Ages: AllSaturday, May 2111am–3pm FreeGather the kids and bring them to the Family

Fun Day at the Bluebird Gap Farm. Activities

include children’s games and eating some

good ol’ country refreshments. Th ere will be

activities for the whole family to enjoy. Don’t

miss this festival for kids of all ages!

Therapeutic Recreation Service’s goal is

to provide opportunities for children

and adults with disabilities to participate

in recreation and leisure programs in

the Hampton community.

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Summer Camp 2016 Ages: 5.5–22 or currently enrolled in schoolMonday– Friday • June 27–August 267am–6pm $80 per week Spend nine weeks of your summer vacation

with your peers. Sign up for adventure and

fun! Take trips, make some new friends, and

learn some new things with our summer camp.

Th is program is designed for individuals with

special needs, and requires advance registration

and assessment. Registration starts in March,

and space is limited, so sign your child

up today!

Camp Champion Ages: 5.5–12 Th e youth camp will encourage social

engagement, leisure participation, and

activities for your youth in an inclusive

environment.

Summer Superstar Ages: 13–17 Th e teen camp will provide opportunities

for socialization, leisure participation,

and activities for your teen. Teens will be

encouraged to increase community knowledge

and independence in a safe, inclusive

environment.

Transitions Camp Ages: 18–22

Th e camp for young adults will provide

opportunities to socially engage with peers

and participate in a variety of leisure activities.

Participants will be encouraged to strengthen

their independence, learn new skills, and

increase knowledge of community in a safe,

inclusive environment.

Volunteer Opportunities Friends Helping Friends Ages: 13–17Recreation Youth Leadership Program

Do you enjoy volunteering? This experience will provide

an opportunity for you to develop greater self-confi dence,

ability to work in group settings, and an appreciation

of youth who have various disabilities. As a Therapeutic

Recreation Friend, you will learn to use leisure activities

such as sports, games, arts and crafts, music, dance, drama,

and trips to improve or maintain the physical, mental,

and emotional well-being of the campers. Interested

applicants MUST complete and return an application

package, including letters of recommendation in order to

be considered, by June 3, 2016.

HAMPTON MAYOR’S COMMITTEEFOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIESWe meet the 2nd Thursday every month except July and December in the City Hall on the 8th fl oor —City Council Chambers from 3–5pm. Come visitus — we’d love to meet you and have you meet us.

Questions? Call Jeanne at 757-826-0762

Summer FunCamp 2016

June 20–August 267am–6pm

FMCC, WHCC& NHCC

Summer Fun Camp provides a saveEnvironment for youth ages 6–10

Youth will enjoy weeks of fun, local fi eld trips,Enrichments, games,

Swimming and Much more!

If your childcomes home

TIRED and DIRTY then we know

they’ve had a fullFuntastic Day!

For moreinformation call:NHCC: 825-4805WHCC: 896-4687

& FMCC: 727-6831

FEES: $20 no-refundable registration fee per child. $80 weekly fee ($75 for each additional child).Rate for week 3: $75 program fee ($70 for each additonal child).

Full payment is due at the time of registration.


Welcome to Hampton Parks, Recreation &

Leisure Services

Our fi tness and wellness programs are

designed to give our members a balance of

physical, mental and social well-being. We

off er diff erent types of classes for all ages and

fi tness levels. Th ere are morning and evening

classes at aff ordable rates! Visit our classes

and programs and pencil in your exercise

dates! Call any of our community centers with

questions about our programs.

Be Well!

Ashley Denney,

Wellness Program Coordinator

[email protected]

Registration Information: Registration is on-going and is required for all

programs. Please call 728-1710 for registration

details for specifi c programs and events. Aft er-

school and summer camp registrations require

a full assessment appointment with TR staff .

FITNESS CENTER MEMBERSHIPS» $15 per month plus annual

Hampton Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services ID required ($20 adults / $15 teens)

» Pay monthly—no contract » Access to all 4 community center fi tness centers:

West Hampton Community Center1638 Briarfi eld Road • 896-4687

Northampton Community Center1435-A Todds Lane • 825-4805

North Phoebus Community Center249 W Chamberlain Avenue • 727-1160

Fort Monroe Community Center100 Stilwell Drive • 727-6831

Fitness Memberships are for ages 13 & upages 13–15 must be accompanied by an adult.

FREE FITNESS CENTER ORIENTATIONS Check out fi tness class options under the community

center pages. Learn how to properly use the fi tness

equipment with a Free 15 minute orientation with

trained staff . Check with the building front desk

clerk for information.

Silver Sneakers ProgramIf you are age 55 and over you may be eligible

for FREE monthly fi tness center membership

at 4 of our locations: Fort Monroe CC. West

Hampton CC, Northampton CC, and the

Hampton Senior Center.

Call your insurance provider and ask if they

participate in Silver Sneakers. Th ey will mail

you a membership card. Bring that card into a

community center and they will set you up!

SPECIAL WELLNESS & FITNESS EVENTSYoga on the beachBuckroe PierEvery other Sunday May 1–September 18 8–9am FreeJoin us for a Free yoga session on the beach! A

few mats are provided; if you have a mat please

bring your own. All levels of fi tness welcome;

modifi cations off ered. Enjoy the waves and the

sunshine as you focus on balance, posture, core

and strength.

Workout with a trainer! All HPR trainers are nationally certifi ed and ready to get you into shape! Trainers can assess your fi tness level, create a safe and eff ective program for you and take you through your workout step by step. Group training also available — ask about special pricing.

Single Session: $30/60 minutes

6 Sessions:$140/60 minutes each

20 Sessions$440/60 minutes each

Fill out a personal training interest form at anycommunity center.

Personal TrainingCoupon

One SessionSign up

For select adult fi tness classes at West Hampton, Northampton, and Fort

Monroe. No Cash Value.Expires 6/30/16.

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Th e Hampton Parks, Recreation & Leisure

Services Aquatic Department off ers a wide

variety of programs and classes that cater to all

ages and abilities. Programs are off ered year

round at our two indoor pools. Th e diff erent

programs that are off ered include, Aqua Arthritis,

Aqua Fit, Stretch and Tone and Aqua Cardio.

Swim lessons are off ered for infants, preschoolers,

youth and adults. Private swim lessons and

Adapted Aquatic lessons are available upon

request. Th ere are generous time allotments for

lap, open recreation and family swim. Our pools

off er aff ordable fun and recreation time for the

whole family:

Th e Fort Monroe Aquatic Center off ers a

zero depth entry, two curly slides and is a

favorite location for birthday parties. For more

information call 727-6835.

Th e Hampton Aquatic Center features a

zero depth entry and two handicap lift s, one

for the pool and one for the spa. It also features

two cedar saunas. Look for special events

and activities. For more information please

call 757-728-5485.

INFANT AND TODDLER PROGRAMSHampton Aquatic Center

Aqua Baby Ages 6 mos.–3 yrs.

Saturdays: 9–9:30am

$40/8 week class

$20/4 week class

Parents required. Participant number: Min 6/Max 12

Session 1: 3/12–4/30 Session 2: 6/4–7/23

Session 3: 8/6–27 Session 4: 9/10–10/29

Pre-Beginners Ages 3–5 years

Saturdays • 9:30–10am

$40/8 week class

$20/4 week class

Parents not required. Participant number: Min 6/Max 8

Session 1: 3/12–4/30 Session 2: 6/4–7/23

Session 3: 8/6–27 Session 4: 9/10–10/29

YOUTH PROGRAMSAll participants must be 6+ years old and 4 feet tall

Hampton Aquatic Center

Level 1& 3 Ages 6–12 yrs.

Saturdays • 10:15–11am

$40/8 week class

$20/4 week class

Participant number Min 6/Max 8

Session 1: 3/12–4/30 Session 2: 6/6–29

Session 3: 8/6–27 Session 4: 9/10–10/29

Mon. & Wed.• 5–5:45pm $40/8 classes/sessions

Session 1: 3/21–4/13 Session 2: 6/6–7/29

Session 3: 7/11–8/3 Session 4: 9/12–10/5


Level 2 & 4 Ages 6–12 yrs.

Saturdays • 11–11:45am

$40/8 week class

$20/4 week class


Session 1: 3/12–4/30 Session 2: 6/7–30

Session 3: 8/6–27 Session 4: 9/10–10/29

Tues. & Thurs. • 5-5:45pm $40/8 classes/sessions

Session 1: 3/22–4/14 Session 2: 6/7–7/30

Session 3: 7/12–8/4 Session 4: 9/13–10/6


Fort Monroe Aquatic Center


Mon. & Wed.• 5–5:45pm $40/8 classes/sessions

Session 1: 3/21–4/13 Session 2: 6/6–/29

Session 3: 7/11–8/3 Session 4: 9/12–10/5



Tues. & Thurs. • 5–5:45pm $40/8 classes/sessions

Session 1: 3/22–4/14 Session 2: 6/7–30

Session 3: 7/12–8/4 Session 4: 9/13–10/6


AdultsHampton Aquatic Center

Beginner: Learn to swim Ages 12 yrs. +

Mon. & Wed.: 6–6:45pm

$24 Adults • $21 Seniors

Participant number: Min 6/Max 8

Session 1: 3/21–4/13 Session 2: 6/6–29

Session 3: 7/11–8/3 Session 4: 9/12–10/5

SPECIAL PROGRAMSRegistration Required

American Red Cross Lifeguard CourseApril 4–8 • 10am–6pm. $125

Fort Monroe Community Center

Ft. Monroe Aquatic Center: All participants must

pass a pre swim test. Th e prerequisite is that you

must be able to swim a continuous 300 yard swim

using free-style and breast stroke. You must tread

water for two minutes using your legs only. Swim

free-style for 20 yards, submerge and retrieve a

10 lb brick from 7–8 feet of water and tow on

your back within a minute and 20 seconds.

Goggles may be worn for the swim. Goggles

may not be worn for the brick tow. Successful

completion will be based on a fi nal written and

water test. Participants must attend all classes.

Certifi cations received: American Red Cross

Lifeguarding/First Aid/C.P.R. for the Professional

Rescuer. For more information call

757-759-1072.

Jelly Bean Super Swim Ages 3+

March 19 • Noon–2pm

$1 • Children under 6 are free

Hampton & Fort Monroe Aquatic CentersCome swim and dive for those special jelly

beans in the pool to take home. Registration

required. Children under 6 years of age must

have a parent in the water with them.

Home School Swim and Stay Fit Ages 6+

Mon. & Wed. • Noon–12:45 (all sessions) $16

Hampton Aquatic CenterTh ese classes are off ered especially for

those children who are home schooled.

Th is is a great class to get that Physical

Education credit.

Session 1: 3/21–4/13 Session 2: 6/6–29

Session 3: 7/11–8/3 Session 4: 9/12–10/5

YOUTH PROGRAMSLEVEL DESCRIPTIONSLevel I: Water ExplorationChildren are given tasks that help them

become more comfortable in and around

the water. Skills taught are submersion,

breath control, fl oating, and water entry.

Front crawl stroke introduced.

Level II: Primary SkillsThis level progresses to fl oating

unsupported, rhythmic breathing, the

fl utter kick, and locomotion of arms for

front and back crawl strokes.

Level III: Stroke Readiness

At this level all strokes from previous levels

are refi ned and combined with other skills.

Skills taught are turns, bobbing, retrieval

of objects from the deep water, and diving.

Elementary backstroke introduced.

Level IV: Stroke DevelopmentAll strokes are developed with the

introduction of diving from a standing

position, treading water, and rotary

breathing. Breaststroke and sidestroke

are introduced.

General Swims Information, Swim Times & Fees for Pool LocationsYou must obtain a Hampton Parks,

Recreation & Leisure Services ID

card in order to be admitted into

any general swim session. Without

the HPRD ID card there is an

additional $2 with each visit (limit

2 visits).

Daily Pass Rates: Adults $1.50;

Seniors $1; Youths/Teens $1

Monthly Pass: $10/month

(unlimited access during open

swim times for each

Open/Lap SwimHampton Aquatics CenterMon./Wed./Fri. • 10am–Noon

Tue./Thu. • 8–9am, 11am–4:45pm, 7–7:45pm

Sat. • Noon–3:45pm

Private and Adapted Aquatics lessons available by appointment only. $10 per class. Hampton Aquatic

Fort Monroe Community CenterMon./Wed./Fri. • 8–11:45am, 4–4:45pm, 6–7:45pm

Tue./Thu. • 8-8:45am, 11–11:45am, 4–4:45pm, 7–7:45pm

Sat. • Noon–3:45pm

Schedule subject to change for seasonal programs. *Group Usage: Please call ahead to inquire or schedule a group to assure there is space in the desired session. Pool capacity is 100.

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Aquatic Camp Ages 6+

Saturday, May 7 • 10am –Noon. Free

Hampton Aquatic Center

Registration required: Minimum 6: Maximum 20Small Water Craft : Canoe Safety Training

Come and receive training in canoe safety.

Th is is a great course to get that Boy or Girl

Scout Merit Badge. For more information call

757-759-1072.

World’s Largest Swim Lesson Ages: AllFriday, June 24 • 11am–NoonBuckroe Beach Come and participate in the World’s Largest

Swim Lesson. Research shows participation

in formal swim lessons can reduce the risk

of drowning. Th e goal of this global event

is to bring attention to the masses about

aquatic safety and continue to strive for

another world record level swim lesson.

Registration required. For more information,

please call 757-759-1072

Dive N Movie NightFriday, July 8 • 8–9:45pm Free

Hampton Aquatics CenterBring the whole family for a fun movie

night. Float around the pool while watching

a great family fi lm. Movie is T.B.A. Floats

will be provided. No outside fl oats will be

permitted. All children under 12 must have

adult supervision. Children under 6 must have

a parent in the fl oat with them. Registration

is required. Registration deadline is June 30.

Register early as spaces are limited.

Minimum of 6 and Maximum of 35.

*** No classes will be held on the holidays: Memorial Day: Monday May 30:

Independence Day Monday July 4:Labor Day: Monday September 5.No structured classes will be held

in the months of May and December.

WaterFitness Classes

Month by Month registration at Hampton Aquatic Center

Aqua Fit: 8–8:45am

Deep Water Fitness: 9–9:45am

Stretch and Tone: 9-9:45am

Monday/Wednesday/Friday

Minimum 6 • Maximum 30

Cost: Adults $24: Seniors $21

Stretch and Tone: 6–6:45pm

Monday/Wednesday

Tuesday/Thursday

Adults $16: Seniors $14236-1/2 Beauregard Heights Hampton, VA 23669

www.willowoaks.orgQuestions about membership? Contact Melissa at [email protected].

Benefits of Pool MembershipTwo pools to enjoy all summer longRegister by April 30th and SAVE!Pay online at www.willowoaks.orgEnjoy Willow Oaks sponsored eventsThe Willow Oaks Swim Team

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Into Summer FunJoin the Willow Oaks Pool

Large main pool with lap lanesDiving boardSeparate toddler poolLarge deck with barbecue areaRefreshing concessionsGreat neighborhood functions (Teen Pool Party and Hawaiian Luau)

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Join before April 30th to take advantage of our Early Bird Pool

Membership Discount! Details and rates for Willow Oaks residents and non-residents can be found at www.willowoaks.org.

The Stingrays, our recreational competitive swim team, is a great way for our young members to

make friends, keep fit and discover team spirit. Plus, it’s fun!

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(757)727-1610120 Old Hampton LaneHampton VA, 23669www.HamptonHistoryMuseum.org

/ HamptonHistoryMuseum /@ HamptonHistoryM

Hours: Monday–Saturday • 10am–5pm Sunday • 1–5pm

Adults: $5Seniors, Active Military, Active NASA,

Children ages 4–12, $4Under 4: FreeGroups (10 or more) $3Group tours can be arranged.

EXHIBITOpening this Spring!Weapons Platoon:A Marine’s Life in Afghanistan,”by Stephen DupontChanging GalleryTh is exhibit is a special loan from the National Museum of the Marine Corps that will run through December 4, 2016. Th is series of thirty-fi ve photographs is a portrait of a Marine platoon that Dupont was embedded with in the Spring of 2009.

Th e photographer Stephen Dupont expressed his approach by stating “I choose to take a simple and intimate path in this project and simply asked all the Marines in the platoon to write their answers to the question ‘Why are you a Marine?’ In a small journal that I kept while I was embedded with them. While inthe fi eld I took the Polaroids of each Marine and gave them the positive as a reciprocal gesture for their participation and honestyand later back in Sydney printed from the negative.” Th e Hampton History Museum proudly presents a companion presentation in the gallery featuring oral histories of local Marines and their answer to the question “Why are you a Marine?”

APRILMonday, April 4 • 7–8pm Port Hampton Lecture:“War and the President: Alexander Gardner’s Photographs of Abraham Lincoln.” Book signing and Lecture. Members free/non-members $5

In “Th e Photographer and the President: Abraham Lincoln, Alexander Gardner, and the Images Th at Made a Presidency, Richard S. Lowry explores the iconic photographs Alexander M. Gardner took of Abraham Lincoln, photographs that helped cement Lincoln’s place as one of the great leaders in American history.

In 1861, with the nation on the brink of Civil War, Abraham Lincoln walked into the gallery of the famous Matthew Brady and instead met Brady’s assistant, Alexander Gardner. Th us began a long, unique relationship that Richard Lowry deft ly explores in his new book, Th e Photographer and the President: Abraham Lincoln, Alexander Gardner, and the Images Th at Made a Presidency. “Gardner took more photographs of Lincoln than anyone else, more than 38,” Lowry notes. Many of those Gardner took are the most iconic photos of Lincoln. “Lincoln is sitting for all of these photographs,” Lowry said. “Why? What did he expect to get out of them? For Lincoln, photographs humanized him, they made him look like one of us,” Lowry explains. “Th ey made him the face of the nation in a literal way. His face became what the nation wanted to be. Th e suff ering people saw in his face was the expression of the suff ering they’d all been going through. Th e photos represented the same relationship to [the people] he tried to establish in the Gettysburg Address.”

Richard S. Lowry is an Associate Professor in the College of William & Mary’s English Department. His areas of specialty are Nineteenth— and Twentieth-century

American literature and cultural studies, visual culture (especially photography), and American studies. He holds degrees from Harvard University and the University of London, as well as a Ph.D. from Yale University

Saturday, April 9 • 11am–2pm2nd Saturday Family Event:Sports of HamptonFree Activities

Fan of the Peninsula Pilots, Hampton University Pirates, or showing your support of the Crabbers, Phantoms, or Warriors? Come on down to the history museum to learn about these teams and more local organized sports teams. Focus will be on basket ball, baseball, and football. Students will meet current athlete, learn a little about the history of each sport and team, practice skills to improve your game, and learn the history of buildings such as Boo Williams Sportsplex and the Darling Stadium. We visit get a visit from one of the local Mascots. Th is event is ideal for any student excited about sports or history.

Saturday, April 16 • 10 am–5 pmHampton Heritage DayFree and open to the publicCarousel Parkby the Virginia Air & Space Museum

Join in commemorating the melding of the Native American, European and African cultures that have come together to shape our community. Enjoy presentations and performances that will take place on a stage throughout the day as well as other activities in and around Carousel Park in Downtown Hampton, such as hands-on family activities, cultural displays and demonstrations, traditional dance and music, food, heritage arts & craft s, and more to honor those who came before us.

Wednesday, April 20 • Noon–1pmLunch in Time: Hampton through an Artist’s Eyes: James Warwick Jones Free and open to the public

“Hampton through an Artist’s Eyes: 56 Years of Hampton Memories in Photographs, Paintings and Words”, presented by James Warwick Jones — Gallery Manager, the Charles H. Taylor Arts Center Artist James Warwick Jones shares photographs, paintings and memories of the Hampton scenes, many long gone, that have inspired his art. At age 14 he began exploring and documenting subjects for his Hampton paintings through photographs, a number of which he took within walking distance of his Hampton home. Th at creative journey has continued for over a half century with his visual library growing each week. James Warwick Jones’ paintings oft en evoke a tranquil mood. Many suggest the passage of time. “Very seldom am I attracted to something shiny and new,” he says. He adds that his painting technique “is almost always about the abstract quality, the way all theparts fi t together in an interesting way.Finding or creating a unifi ed design, a harmonious composition is one of the most important aspects.”

A native of Hampton, James Warwick Jones grew up in East Hampton. He graduated

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from the prestigious Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts with a degree in Secondary Arts Education. He fi rst taught art in the public school system. For the past thirty years he has been a curator and administrator in visual arts centers, currently serving as the Gallery Manager at Th e Charles H. Taylor Arts Center in Hampton.” During these other careers, I always found time and energy to devote to my painting,” he noted.

Wednesday, April 20 • 6–8 pmFront Porch Music Series:Bobby “BlackHat” WaltersMembers free/non-members $5

Bobby “BlackHat” Walters brings together the fi nest blues musicians in Hampton Roads to perform classic, modern, as well as original blues tunes that “will keep your toes tappin’ and your hips shakin’ all night long.”

While a member of the Black Rose Blues Band he had the honor of opening for Blues Legends B.B King, Taj Mahal, and Steady Rollin’ Bob Margolin. Bobby has shared the stage with Kenny Neal, Lil’ Ray Neal, Bill Deal and the Rhondels, Jason Ricci and New Blood, Eddie Shaw and Wolfgang, Daryl Davis, Ruthie Foster, and Sherman Robertson.

In 2008, the duo of Bobby BlackHat and Larry Berwald were semi-fi nalists at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN and were also nominated for the Hampton Roads Port Folio Music Award

Saturday, April 23 • 10am–11:30amJunior Archaeology Club Free and open to the public

Thursday, April 28 • 7–8pm “Our Story, Our Time” “Civil WarRe-enactors: History out of the book” Free and open to the public

6pm – Collecting bring in photos and items to be scanned for the museum collection7pm – Oral History Share your memories from the audienceWhat inspires and compels people to do hours upon hours of research into the Civil War era, painstakingly putting together apparel,

accessories, and military gear accurate down to the last detail — and then spend days on end living as people did 150 years ago? Civil War re-enactors will tell you it’s not “just a hobby” and they aren’t playing the children’s game of pretend. It’s much more serious than that to them. Join our panel of Civil War re-enactors John Woyansky, Deborah Rice and others as they discuss their experiences bringing the Civil War to life. Th is oral history event is held in conjunction with many area museums marking “Smoke on the Water: Th e Civil War in Tidewater Virginia 1862” organized by the Watermen’s Museum, Yorktown.

MAYMonday, May 2 • 7–8pm Port Hampton Lecture: ‘’George Wythe: A Life of Law and Learning’’ Presented by Christopher Hull, a character actor with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s Nation Builder ProgramMembers free/non-members $5

Share an evening with George Wythe as performed by Christopher Hull! George Wythe [1726-1806], a native Hamptonian, was the fi rst professor of law in America. Th omas Jeff erson, John Marshal and Henry Clay studied law with Wythe and were greatly infl uenced by him. An unsung founder of the new nation, Wythe was a signer to the Declaration of Independence and was instrumental in the ratifi cation of the American Constitution. Wythe set a courageous example to his fellow founding fathers by freeing his enslaved people. Learn about this enlightened Virginian’s life and times as Virginia transitioned from colony to commonwealth and his tragic end at the hands of his nephew.

Tuesday, May 10 • 6 –8pm10th Annual Family Learning Project At the Virginia Air & Space Center (VASC)

Th e event will provide an SOL-based activity and/or share information about the activities, resources and services that your organization provides for families in our community.

Saturday, May 14 • 11am–2pm 2nd Saturday Family Event:Build the City: Minecraft & ArchitectureFree and Open to the PublicLocation Carousel Park

Join us as we take the show on the road. Last year over 1,000 people attended our “Build your Own City” event at the museum themed around the popular video game Minecraft . Th is year we lead the activity again on a larger scale outside the historic Carousel. Using

recyclable cardboard and other materials we will build a model of downtown Hampton in the style of Minecraft . Th e city will be divided into grids and sections for teams to work with. Attend this event and join a team to build your own city! Other Minecraft and architecture activities will also be featured. Th e museum will collect donated supplies starting in April — so save those cardboard boxes and pieces (smaller than 1 ½ foot on all sides), shoe boxes, construction paper, paint, and other supplies. Classrooms, clubs, families, neighborhoods, and other groups should contact the museum if interested in leading a selection of the city or particular building.

Wednesday, May 18 • 6–8pm Front Porch Music SeriesGroove CatsMembers free/non-members $5

Enjoy a fresh spin on the traditional roots genre based in that tradition but embellishing it to create a more innovative and expanded interpretation of that tradition. Th e band’s vision refl ects a diverse combination of styles to include a fusion of rock, funk, and jazz in addition to the blues.

Wednesday, May 18 • Noon–1pmLunch in Time Lecture Free“The Forgotten Tragedy of theAirship ROMA,” a lecture and book signing presented by Nancy Sheppard, historian and author of “The Airship Roma Disaster in Hampton Roads.”

Nancy Sheppard recounts the forgotten, harrowing story of one of the last great airships and those who sacrifi ced for the promise of a new era in aviation. In March 1921, Major John G. Th ornell and his crew were detailed to Italy to procure a new experimental airship for the United States Army Air Service. Stationed at Langley Field in Hampton, the ROMA never lived up to expectations despite being heralded as the future of military innovation. Tragically, it crashed and erupted in a ball of fi re in 1922, claiming the lives of thirty-four of the brave men aboard.

Thursday, May 26 • 7–9pm“Our Story, Our Time: A WVEC-TV Retrospective: Familiar Faces” Free and open to the public

6pm – Collecting bring in photos and items to be scanned for the museum collection7pm – Oral History Share your memories from the audience.Familiar faces from the storied past of WVEC-TV will join Greg Brauer, producer and son of co-founder Harrol A. Brauer,

Jr , Rick Clark (“Sandy the Clown” and “Keeper of the Chamber Th eatre”), longtime cameraman Doug Sesny, and chief engineer Don Sharouse and other on-air and behind-the-scenes personnel from Hampton’s own television station, which fi rst went on the air in 1959. Come see if your favorite local TV personalities are on our panel!

Saturday, May 28 • 10–11:30amJunior Archaeology Club Free

Join us on a stroll of Downtown Hampton as James River Institute’s leading Archaeologist Nick Luccketti takes the group on a tour covering his time spent digging at several locations and digs that took place before his time, all within walking distance of the Hampton History Museum. Bring your walking shoes and hope for nice weather.

JUNEFriday, June 3 • 6–8pm Steampunk: Visions of Futures Past Opening Celebration $5

Celebrate in a fantastical style the sights and sounds of an alternative steam-powered past with music, side-show demonstrations, belly dancing and other exotic amusements. Beer and wine is available for purchase from La Bodega Hampton.

Saturday & Sunday, June 4–5 6/4, 11am–5pm; 6/5, 1–5pm Steampunk: Visions of Futures Past Free and open to the publicExperience the fantastical

craft smanship, conveyances and contraptions from an alternative Victorian era and Wild West frontier in “Steampunk: Visions of Futures Past” during Blackbeard Festival Weekend.

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Monday, June 6 • 7–8 pm Port Hampton LectureFrom Belles to Battleaxes:Women of Civil War Richmond

Join Historian Kelly Hancock of Th e American Civil War Museum in Richmond to discover the women of Civil War Richmond, from daring spies and devoted nurses, to star-crossed lovers and captivating socialites. Learn about Rose O’Neal Greenhow, Elizabeth Van Lew, Mary Chesnut, Hetty Cary, Buck Preston and more.

Saturday, June 11 • 11am–2pm2nd Saturday Family Event SpongeBob Square Pants Tours the Chesapeake Bay Free

Everybody knows that SpongeBob Square Pants lives in a pineapple under the sea in the fi ctional underwater town of Bikini Bottom. Some of those people know that Bikini Bottom is based on the real-life coral reef Bikini Atoll in the Pacifi c Ocean. Visit the museum on your summer break as we explore how SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, and the gang might explore their summer vacation in our Chesapeake Bay! Join Virginia Institute of Marine Science and Hampton Water Ways Restoration Project as they teach about living in, on, and around the Chesapeake Bay, America’s estuary in the United States and its watershed encompassing six states.

Saturday, June 11 • 11amInternational Day of Remembrance Free and open to the public

Th e Sankofa Projects will host its 5th Annual International Day of Remembrance. Remembrance is part of a 27 year tradition which honors the millions of African men, women and children who perished during the Middle Passage of the Transatlantic Enslavement Trade, which has been documented as “the largest forced migration in history, and incontrovertibly one of the most inhumane” according to the United Nations. Join Sankofa as we educate and celebrate the

richness and diversity of the African diaspora and bring awareness to this tragic chapter in American and global history. Th e program will include traditional African drumming, songs, dance, poetry, historical presentations and a traditional African libation. Attendees are asked to wear white clothing for the ceremony and to bring fl owers.

Sponsors for the event are Nserewa Adorned, the Hampton History Museum, and the City of Hampton Parks & Recreation Department. Th e ceremony will be held at Buckroe Beach at North First and Pilot Ave. on the beach. For more information, please contact Chadra Pittman Walke, Executive Director of Th e Sankofa Projects at [email protected] or 757-816-1579.

Wednesday, June 15 • Noon–1pm Lunch in Time: Meet a Nation Builder:Edith Gumbo, a free black ofColonial-era Williamsburg

Th ere were a few free blacks living in and around Williamsburg on the eve of the American Revolution. Th ey were not owned by white Virginians, but although they were free laborers, they did not enjoy full citizenship entitlements. Meet Ms. Edith Gumbo and discover how free black Virginians lived in the colonial city that provided challenges to her and others.

Wednesday, June 15 • 6–8pmFront Porch Music Series: Mountaintide Members free/non-members $5

Mountaintide is a pair of versatile musicians and songwriters with a contemporaryacoustic folk blend all their own. Th ey draw their musical strength from thevaried backgrounds of its two members:Holly Bishop & Jim Newsom.

Thursday, June 23 • 7–8pm“Our Story, Our Time:Homeless in Hampton”Free and open to the public

7pm – Oral History Share your memories from the audience.Th e homeless population of Hampton has waxed and waned over the years but is a constant concern for those who try to alleviate the dilemma. Various organizations work together to help homeless people become independent and self-sustaining: job training and placement, medical and mental health resources, housing, adequate food. A signifi cant number of homeless people are U.S. military veterans; some are women and children. Th e recently-retired executive director of Hampton Roads Ecumenical Lodgings & Provisions, Inc. (H.E.L.P.)

Charlotte Copeland Dillow, and Amy Witcover-Sandford, the coordinatorof S.A.M.E. (So All May Eat) the program which runs the daily soup kitchens in Hampton, will speak on the subject, along with several present and former members of the homeless community.

Saturday, June 25 • 10am –11:30amJunior Archaeology Club Free

JULYSaturday, July 9 • 11am – 2pm2nd Saturday Family Event Free Doctor Who in Hampton: Time Travelof Historic Proportions

If the doctor visited Hampton, Virginia on which days in our extensive history would he have stopped? Th e popular BBC television series features the mysterious doctor, an eccentric yet compassionate extraterrestrial Time Lord who zips through time and space to solve problems and battle injustice across the universe. Th e Hampton History Museum would like to show you a few days in particular that we think the doctor would have stopped and maybe he even did. Th e doctor himself might even stop by for a visit! In addition, the event will have other Doctor Who-related craft s and activities. So jump in your TARDIS and fi nd out who have been the Daleks of Hampton’s past. Just like the TARDIS our museum and city’s history is much, much larger on the inside.

Monday, July 11 • 7–8 pmPort Hampton LectureFrom the Tower of London to Yorktown:A Curator’s Saga, 1978-2016

As Senior Curator at the new American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, British curator Dr. Sarah Meschutt will share how her unique career journey from Th e Tower of London in the United Kingdom to the American Revolution Museum has equipped her to shape a storyline for the new Museum scheduled to open in late 2016. She is giving the American Revolutionary era’s narrative a vibrancy and immediacy through her in-depth understanding of its material culture. In her illustrated talk she will share key exhibit artifacts. From the Virginia colonists’ grumblings against the English to the founding of the new nation the impressive Museum of the American Revolution will bring the Revolutionary era alive with interactive exhibits and an immersive fi lm experience, “Th e Siege of Yorktown.” Beyond the Museum’s walls staff are putting in place a Revolutionary War soldiers ‘encampment and a farm of the Revolutionary period.

Wednesday, July 20 • Noon–1pm Lunch in Time: Hampton Roads Racing and Yachting: The Hampton and Norfolk Yacht Clubs’ tradition of rivalry

Th e Norfolk Yacht and country Club founded in 1896 and the Hampton Yacht Club founded in 1903 have enjoyed a long and spirted sailing and yachting rivalry. Generations of experienced sailors have competed in sailing races which have thrilled spectators along the shoreline. Young sailors learned to navigate the waterways as well. Th e cities of Hampton and Norfolk are, in fact, defi ned by their maritime tradition. Come and enjoy this story told by the sailors who captained the racing vessels.

Wednesday, July 20 • 6–8pmFront Porch Music SeriesDikon & Vallet

Members free/ non-members $5Experience and evening of jazz, blues, ragtime, country & more with master harmonica player Tom Dikon and versatile guitarist Jon Vallet.

Saturday, July 23 • 10–11:30amJunior Archaeology Club Free

Thursday, July 28 • 7–8pmOur Story, Our Time “Growing Up…Jewish in Hampton Roads”

Free and open to the public6pm – Collecting bring in photos and items to be scanned for the museum collection7pm – Oral History Share your memories from the audience.Anti-Semitism seems to be on the wane in

our area — or is it? Members of the Jewish

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Community recall when it was prevalent.

Barbara Drucker Smith and other panelists will

recount stories of childhood and school and

the challenges and joys of growing up Jewish in

Hampton Roads. Th e second in our periodic

series of “Growing Up…” oral histories.

AUGUSTMonday, August 1 • 7–8pm Port Hampton Lecture: “For the Use of the Public: An Introduction to the Records of the Williamsburg Public Store, 1775-1780,” a lecture by Katherine Egner Gruber,curator of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

While the records of the Williamsburg Public

Store are known to historians of Virginia and

the American Revolution, they are most closely

associated with illuminating our understanding

of the material world of Virginia’s troops. In

an introduction to the surviving records of the

Williamsburg Public Store, Ms. Gruber will

highlight the ways in which the records can

help us understand in greater depth Virginia’s

role in securing American independence. She

provides a window onto the inner-workings of

the Public Store, as well as the Store’s impact

on Williamsburg’s civilian population. She’ll

share the ways in which the Store changed

the landscape of the colonial capital—while

providing some interesting insights into

Revolutionary characters along the way.

Saturday, August 13 • 11am – 2pm2nd Saturday Family Event Free Digging up Hampton; the Paleontologyand Archaeology Underneath our Feet

What dinosaurs once roamed the area where

we now go to school, work, and play? Probably

not very many but come to the museum for

this event to learn about all the other living

things we know have been in Hampton

before we were alive through fossils and other

materials found in the earth below our feet.

What else can we learn from digging below

the surface of Hampton? Stop by the Hampton

History Museum to learn about historical

creatures, people groups before us, recent

past digs in Hampton and what archeologist

will be looking for in the future. Activities

that allow students to learn more about the

profession and history of Archeology, artifacts

to view from our collection, and more will be

available on site. If you like this event we have

a Jr. Archaeology club you can join! Attend

to learn more about joining the museum’s

Jr. Archaeology club that meets every 4th

Saturday of the month.

Wednesday, August 17 • Noon–1pmLunch in Time: “The Chesapeake Bay’sTangier Island: An Endangered Culturaland Natural Resource “

Our panel of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

and locals discuss both Tangier Islanders’

unique cultural heritage and measures being

taken to meet the challenge of the Chesapeake

Bay’s rising water levels.

Th e Chesapeake Bay’s rising water levels now

challenge the traditional way of life among

the islanders of Tangier Island, a community

with a unique cultural heritage. Th e majority

of the original settlers were from south west

England. Th e island community has attracted

the attention of linguists because its people

speak a unique English Restoration-era dialect

of American English. Most of Tangier Island,

which consists of many small islands divided

by marshes and small tidal streams, is listed on

the National Register of Historic Places.

Wednesday, August 17 • 6–8pmFront Porch Music Series:Brackish Water Jamboree Members free/non-members $5

“Brackish Water Jamboree is an eclectic mix

of foot-stomping bluegrass, old-time folk and

classic Americana pulled together with a high-

energy performance and one extraordinary

stage presence. Brackish Water Jamboree is a

band that will bring down the house and bring

the audience to their feet time and time again.”

— Brenda Barkley, Talent Buyer, Tidewater

Friends of Folk

Thursday, August 25 • 7–8pm“Our Story, Our Time: “Hanging out at the Rebel and Blue Star Diner”Free and open to the public

6pm – Collecting bring in photos and items to be scanned for the museum collection7pm – Oral History Share your memories from the audience.Two of Hampton’s most beloved teenaged

hangouts in the 1960s, the Rebel and the Blue

Star Diner, were the scene of many fi rst dates

and fond memories. Former employees and

longtime patrons, including Diana Moss, share

their memories.

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Hampton Master Gardener’s

Plant Plant SaleSaleSaturday April 30 • 9am–2pm

Bluebird Gap Farm60 Pine Chapel Road

The Hampton Master Gardener’s care The Hampton Master Gardener’s care for the Arboretum at the farm, twice a for the Arboretum at the farm, twice a year they offer a wide range of plants year they offer a wide range of plants

for sale. Check out the plant list at for sale. Check out the plant list at hamptonmastergardeners.org to get a hamptonmastergardeners.org to get a

sneak peek at the plants they will have sneak peek at the plants they will have available before the sale! They always available before the sale! They always

have reasonable prices and great plants!have reasonable prices and great plants!

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HAMPTON PARKS, RECREATION & LEISURE SERVICES SOCCER & BASEBALL

Baseball/Softball Foxhill Lisa Quidera 268-6734 [email protected]

Crystal Jones 675-8950 [email protected]

Phoebus Bubba Cole 371-4589 Aberdeen Karen Herod 814-4844 [email protected] Michael Bordum 234-6566 [email protected]

Northampton Carlos Rodreguiz 838-2970 [email protected]

Baseball/Softball

VIP United Joe Slezak

879-6602

Vasoccerleague.com

VIP United Matt Hoff man

813-0352

Phillips Athletic Association - PAA Kathy Cato

851-6153

Soccer

GolfThe season is in full swing and we have a lot to show you. The course is beautiful and in great shape. Come out and see what all the buzz is about. Find out for yourself why The

Hamptons Golf Course is the best golf value in the region.

If you are thinking of putting together a golf outing, please give us a call. Our rates are unbeatable and we are committed to the success of your event and your satisfaction.

THE HAMPTONSGOLF COURSE(757) 766-9148320 Butler Farm RoadHampton, VA 23666www.hampton.gov/thehamptons

Th is course was designed by noted architect

Dr. Michael Hurdzan. Th e Hamptons off ers

three distinctive nines, each with its own

unique qualities. “Th e Woods” takes you

out through tree-lined fairways punctuated

by well-bunkered greens. “Th e Lakes” is

perhaps the most scenic of the three nines,

and the most challenging. Th ose beautiful

lakes come into play on fi ve of the nine

holes. “Th e Links” nine has Scottish-style

mounding pot bunkers and windswept

ornamental grasses, dappled with a colorful

array of wildfl owers. Add to this a large

putting green and practice range and the

package is complete. Open year round,

sunrise to dusk.

THE WOODLANDSGOLF COURSE(757) 727-11959 Woodland RoadHampton VA 23663www.hampton.gov/thewoodlands

Enjoy this sporty 5,900-yard regulation

par-69 golf course with bent green grass,

Bermuda fairways and roughs, and 52

sand bunkers. Th e Woodlands has a newly

renovated clubhouse with a pro shop

catering to both men

and women golfers.

Th ere is a new full-

service restaurant

and outdoor patio,

featuring a new

luncheon menu.

A meeting room is

available for rent to the

public and may be reserved.

Fees vary. Open year-round,

sunrise to dusk.

The Hampton Parks, Recreation & Leisure

Services off ers programs which are open to all

persons regardless of race, sex, religion, color

national origin, age or disability.

If you are disabled and will need special

accommodation in order to participate, please

contact us at 757-727-1601

YOUTH ATHLETIC PROGRAMSHampton Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services

ATHLETIC OFFICE

413 W. Mercury Boulevard

757-726-8750

Gift certifi cates are available for golf or merchandise.



Summer CampsJune 20–24July 4–8 & 18–22August 1–5 & 15–199am–Noon $110/week $100/week if more than one child Snacks Provided

Spring - After School Juniors Begins April 18thMonday–Thursday $8/day or $30/weekBeginners/Adv Beginners 4–5pmIntermediate 5–6pm

Spring/Summer AdultsBegins April 18 $12 Mon/Weds — Cardio • 6:15–7:30pm $10 Tues/Thurs — Instruction • 6:30–7:30pm

Spring Kickoff April 309am–Noon $20 Doubles strategy, cardo, play and cookout

Doubles 101 & 102June 15th9–11am $15Rush Cole will be with us for his 3rd season this

year as the Head Teaching Professional. Rush

came to us aft er 5 years at Cedar Point Country

Club in Suff olk.

Rush coached the Men’s Tennis Team at

Christopher Newport University for 16 years.

Cole was a three-time USA Conference Coach

of the Year (1998, 1999, 2005), and during his

tenure, the Captains went 193-110 — including

a program best 20-4 in 2008. Th at season,

CNU made it to the NCAA Division III Tennis

Championship, and it marked the third of three

straight conference titles.

He is now in his 2nd year coaching both

the men’s and women’s teams at Hampton

University. Rush’s love for tennis continues, and

his goal has always been to grow the sport.

(757) 727-11939 Woodland RoadHampton, VA 23663Email: tonoff @hampton.govwww.hamptontenniscenter.com/Open April 1–October 31Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30am–Noon & 3:30–9:00pm Friday & Saturday * 8:30am–Noon Sunday • 3–6pm

PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT

Hampton Tennis Center is a full service

municipal tennis facility. Employing a

Managing Pro, and trained staff to maintain

the (7) clay courts in excellent playing

condition and to provide playing options to

suit your tennis needs.

Our activities range from general court

play, organized league play and rated or

sanctioned tournament play to custom

stringing of your racquet. Call the

Hampton Tennis Center to register.

Th e Hampton Tennis Center’s Director

of Tennis is Th omas Onoff , a graduate of

Christopher Newport University. Th omas

has been a fi xture in local tennis for over 20

years. In addition to playing for C.N.U. and

many local and state tournaments, Th omas has

also been a racquet stringer for many years,

including 3 at the U.S. Open.

Please come by and meet Th omas and his

professional staff anytime, and see what a

diff erence a world-class racquet service can do

for your game.

JUNIORSTh e Hampton Tennis Center off ers programs

to fi t any junior’s age and ability; ranging

from fi rst timers to advanced team players.

Our instructional staff will work with all

players to help make tennis a fun and healthy

part of life for years to come. For details about

lessons, camps, and play, please call or visit the

Hampton Tennis Center today.

ADULTSAre you looking for a competitive match or

just a diff erent kind of workout? If so, then

the Hampton Tennis Center has what you

need. Whether you’re picking up a racquet

for the fi rst time, or have been playing for 80

years, the Hampton Tennis Center has a variety

of programs to suit everyone. Please call or

visit to get details about our leagues, lessons,

tournaments, and social events.

SEASON PASSPurchase a season pass now and enjoy

unlimited court time, league play, and other

great benefi ts all Spring, Summer, and Fall.

Individual (includes 1 league) ....................... $125

Each additional league ................................ $25

Couple (same household) ................................ $200

Family (includes children under 18) ................ $225

Junior (under 18) ............................................... $45

LEAGUESAM LEAGUESSenior Mixed DoublesMonday ..................9–11am

Senior Men’s DoublesTuesday ...................9–11am

Senior Men’s Doubles Wednesday .............9–11am

Senior Ladies DoublesThursday................. 9–11am

PM LEAGUESMen’s 3.5 SinglesMonday ............... 6–7:30pm

Men’s 4.0 SinglesMonday ............... 7:30–9pm

Mixed 4.0 DoublesTuesday .......... 6:30–8:30pm

Men’s 4.0 DoublesThursday....................6–8pm

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AIR POWER PARK 413 W. Mercury Boulevardwww.hampton.gov/parks/airpower

Visit this outdoor park and see the air power

that played a vital part in America’s early

space exploration and aircraft testing. Th e

indoor museum features models and artifacts

dedicated to all branches of the military.

Special space dedicated to all our little “space

friends”. Our children’s room has a table and

chairs for relaxing or reading one of our

special books; we have service dress up clothes

and toys to stimulate early learning. Our

conference room is available at $30 per hour

for meetings and birthday parties. Schools

and groups are welcome for tours. Children’s

playground and outdoor exhibits open year-

round 7 days a week 8:30am-4:30pm. Free

admission and parking.

BLUEBIRD GAP FARM60 Pine Chapel RoadHampton, VA 23666(757) 825-4750 E-mail [email protected]/bbgf

/Bluebird-Gap-FarmFree admission and parking!Hours: Wednesday–Monday • 9am–5pm Closed Tuesdays, Thanksgiving Day,

Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

Bluebird Gap Farm off ers an exciting, family-

oriented adventure and educational experience

rarely seen in an urban environment. Th is farm

has more than 150 domestic and wild animals,

including cattle, deer, pigs, emus, alpaca,

sulcata tortoises, waterfowl, doves, pigeons,

quail, barnyard fowl, ponies, sheep, goats,

llamas, and even peacocks strutting along the

walkways. Th ere are picnic tables under a large,

new shelter and more picnic tables in various

locations. Enjoy our Antique Barn display with

vending machines, Hampton Master Gardeners

Display Garden and Arboretum, and a large

playground with plenty of space for kids to

roam. Handicapped-accessible rest rooms are

on-site. Th e Azalea Trail is a beautiful natural

experience in the springtime. Park rangers are

on duty year-round.

Powhatan Pavilion$50/Half Day $100/Full DayAll other picnic tables and mini-shelters are ona fi rst-come, fi rst served basis

Bluebird HayridesSaturdays and Sundays From April–OctoberNoon – 2pm Loads behind the Bluebird StageJoin us for a leisurely ride around the farm!

Go through our pasture, past the Azalea Trail,

Duck pond, Newmarket creek, through our

Horseshoe trail. Th is hayride is weather and

attendance dependent. It will be operating on

most Saturdays and Sundays when we have no

other scheduled programs. Free of charge!

Pony Pedicures

MondaysMarch 21, May 2, June 13, July 25 & September 510:30–11:30am Meet at the Livestock BarnCome see a farrier practicing the art of hoof

trimming! Th is is a rare experience in an urban

setting. See some of the tools of the trade and

interact with an actual farrier! Th is program is

free of charge!

ShearingSaturday, April 9 • 11amMeet at the Livestock BarnHave you ever wondered how your wool socks

came to be? Come see the fi rst step in the

process! Our sheep, llamas, and alpacas are all

sheared in the spring to keep them cool during

the warm summer months. Th is program is

free of charge!

Bluebird Gap Farm’s Spring FestivalSaturday, April 9 • 9am–2pmCome celebrate the changing of the seasons

as our animals shed their coats. Th ere will

be food trucks on site including cotton candy

and snow cones! We will have many exhibitors

including Scouts of America, Peninsula

Chicken Keepers, Hampton Clean City

Commission, Friends of the Farm, and even a

fi re truck from Station 9. During the Festival

we will have Hayrides and our yearly sheep,

llama, and alpaca shearing as well as Face

Painting and a Touch Table with bones, eggs,

and feathers from around the farm!

SPONSORSHIPOPPORTUNITIES

Hampton Parks & Recreation is currently seeking sponsors for their upcoming events

If you would like to donate any items or sponsor an event please call 727-8314.

BLUEBIRD GAPFARM MISSION:

To develop, maintain, and constantly

improve the quality of our facility for

the recreational well-being and

educational benefi t of our visitors.

Friends of the FarmVOLUNTEER SUPPORT GROUP

FOR BLUEBIRD GAP FARM

If you love Bluebird Gap Farm, the outdoors,

animals, gardening, landscaping, and want to

assist with Bluebird Gap Farm’s special events,

then you’ll want to come on down to Bluebird

Gap Farm and join “Friends of the Farm.” The

“Friends of the Farm” meet the last Thursday of

each month (except Nov. and Dec.) at 7pm. The

location meetins are annoucned by e-mail.

Call 825-4750 for more informationand to let us know you want to help out.

New members are always welcome!

FarmDoption ProgramOur FarmDoption Program, which issponsored by the Friends of the Farm, givesyou the opportunity to help us take care ofthe animals and the facility. By sponsoringan animal you will receive a certifi cate ofadoption, a picture of the animal, informationon their species as well as a brief historyon their life here at the farm.

If you are interested in sponsoring one of ouranimals, please fi ll out the registration form online at www.hampton.gov/bbgf. Sponsorship amounts are as low as $10. $25& over gets your name on our plaque for oneyear; $250 & over gets lifetime sponsorship.All money collected goes into the care andmaintenance of the animals and facilitieshere at Bluebird Gap Farm.

PLEASE NOTE: All animals remain in the careand custody of Bluebird Gap Farm Gap Farmand sponsoring an animal confers no ownership rights.

For more information, please visit our website or pick up a brochure at the farm.


BUCKROE BEACH PARK 100 1st Street South • Hampton, VA 23664Website: http://www.hampton.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Buckroe-Beach-and-Park-54Check us out on Facebook for upcoming events: https://www.facebook.com/BuckroeBeachandPark/For information on observation pier and shelter rentals call 727-6348

Buckroe Beach is a favorite of residents and

visitors to Hampton. Buckroe Beach is an

established Hampton neighborhood reborn

from the Buckroe Amusement Park. Vintage

beach cottages share the zip code with newly

constructed town homes and bay front estates.

A boardwalk provides the setting for a bike-

ride or stroll amid bay breezes and sunshine.

An observation pier with a shelter and picnic

tables is the perfect place to view the water,

boaters, and beach goers alike.

Buckroe Beach borders on the magnifi cent

Chesapeake Bay and provides the most

breathtaking sunrises in the commonwealth.

Uncrowded, unspoiled, and family-friendly

in design, the ¾ mile Buckroe Beach and the

adjoining Buckroe Park present many acres of

coastline and public playground.

Th e beaches are guarded from 10am–6pm,

Memorial Day through Labor Day by certifi ed

lifeguards. Kayaks, beach chairs, and umbrellas

are available for rent in season. Th e adjacent

Buckroe Park provides 3 picnic shelters with

9 tables and a grill each, a spacious waterfront

children’s playground with a nautical theme,

a large stage pavilion for community events,

festivals, and entertainment, and ample open

space to fl y a kite or just lie in the grass. A large

restroom facility with outdoor showers is next

to the playground.

Enjoy live local music and dancing at the

stage on Sunday evenings starting at 6pm

throughout the summer. Depending on the

weekend, spectators fi nd many special events

to cheer about, ranging from volleyball and

soccer tournaments to lifeguard competitions

to beach triathlons.

“…Relax and revive at the beach…” the sun

bathing you in its warmth, the waves gently

lapping the shoreline, seagulls celebrating

nature’s beauty by gliding on the breeze. Dig

your toes in the sand, bask in the sun, sing

along with the live band, and let the kids have

a ball! Aft er all, there’s nothing like the beach

to rejuvenate the soul. Whether you yearn for

the joy of building the biggest sandcastle or

the peaceful tranquility a vacation at the beach

promises, you’ll fi nd what your spirit craves at

Hampton’s Buckroe Beach.

Directions to Buckroe Beach: Take I-64 to

exit 268. Follow Mallory Street to Pembroke

Avenue. Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue

and follow it until it turns onto First Street.

You’re at the beach!

No pets allowed on the Beach or in Parkarea on bay side of 1st Street fromMay 15–September 15. Park Rangers are on site year-round.

2016 UPCOMING EVENTSAT BUCKROE BEACH: Life’s a Beach Triathlon June 11, 2016 http://www.lifesabeachtriathlon.com/2016_Hampton.php

https://www.facebook.com/LifesABeachTriathlon

9th Sand Soccer Shootout & Benefi tJune 4–5, 2016 http://www.aimathletics.org/SandSoccer.html

https://www.facebook.com/pages/3D-Sand-Soccer-Shootout-at-Buckroe-Beach/198649283493826

Tidewater Sprint TriathlonJuly 16, 2016http://www.vtsmts.com/tidewatersprint/

https://www.facebook.com/vtsmts/

BUCKROE FISHING PIER (757) 727-1486330 S. Resort Blvd.Hampton, VA 23664

Email: gofi [email protected]/Facilities/Facility/Details/Buckroe-Fishing-Pier-47

/ Buckroefi [email protected]

Hours: 24 hours a day 7 days a week April 1–December 31

Pier closure is subject to weather conditions

Th e Buckroe Fishing Pier, “…where fi shin’ is the mission…” is now entering its 8th season, and last season the pier became the “Home of the Cobia”. Th e biggest one caught last year was over 50 inches and over 50 pounds. We are optimistic that this season will be even better. Come on out this summer and you might catch that “citation” you’ve been dreaming of. We had a great autumn striper season last year, and we look forward to seeing all you fi shermen and women hauling in those

croaker, fl ounder, puppy drum, trout, cobia, and spot this season. You won’t go home with an empty cooler, almost guaranteed. Don’t forget to try night fi shing at the pier. Th e cooler temperatures at night make for an enjoyable experience on our well-lit pier. We have installed new LED lighting under the pier from stem to stern on both sides so you can really see what’s biting.

So you say you are new to fi shing at the pier? Well, just ask any of the regular anglers how and what to fi sh for and they will tell you. Ask the staff when you come to the pier what’s being caught. We have up to the minute information along with the records for the largest fi sh of each species caught during the current season posted on the bragging board.

Don’t have fi shing gear? Th at’s ok; we have everything you could ever want or need in our well-stocked tackle shop. We sell and rent rods, reels, and tackle, and we sell fresh bloodworms, and frozen squid, shrimp, and minnows. Th e only thing we can’t do for you is to catch the fi sh. You can see by the pictures in the “Wall of Fame” at the pier that the big ones are out there and word has it, they prefer the Buckroe Pier over all the others.

We have everything you want right at the Buckroe Fishing Pier snack bar so you won’t have to leave the pier while you are fi shing. We serve hot breakfast foods and coff ee, pizza, hot dogs, Carolina-style barbecue with Cole slaw (best barbecue around), cold drinks, snacks, and more to hold you over until you get home and slap those fi sh on the grill that you caught. Don’t forget to grab a sweatshirt, hat, visor, or a t-shirt among other items with our logo at the snack bar. People are going to want to know where you caught all of those keepers.

Check us out all season. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, April 1st through December 31st (the end of Striper season). We provide discounts to senior citizens, children under 10 years old, and Virginia Saltwater Fishing License holders. We also off er an even greater discount to kids 10 and under on Wednesdays and Sundays all season to give them the opportunity to get “hooked”on fi shing. Visit our Facebook page for more information and up-to-date fi shing reportsand more.

DIRECTIONSFrom I-64E, take exit 268 toward Ft. Monroe. Turn left onto S. Mallory St. Continue onto N. Mallory St. until you reach Pembroke Ave. Turn right onto Pembroke Ave. Then turn right onto 1st St. Left on Pt. Comfort. Right on Resort Blvd.

PARKINGThere is a parking lot located right next to the pier with two van accessible parking spaces and three additional handicap accessible spaces.

PIER ADMISSION FEES(6am-6am)

Adult ........................................................................$8Adult with a validSaltwater fi shing license .............................$6Senior (62+);Children (10 & under) ....................................$6Non-Fishing VisitorWith Fisherman .................................................$4Sightseeing Adult ............................................$1Sightseeing Child .......................................... 50¢Monthly Pass ................................................... $60Seasonal(April-Dec • When Applicable) .............$250

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Open year round(757) 727-8311

Sandy Bottom Bark Park, 1255 Big Bethel Road

Ridgway Bark Park, 85 E. Mercury Blvd.

www.hampton.gov/parks/bark-park

Registration: Parks and Recreation on the 5th fl oorof Hampton City Hall, 22 Lincoln St.

Nature Center at Sandy Bottom Nature Park

Hampton Dog Parks are public parks

designated specifi cally for you and your

dog to socialize and exercise safely while

off -leash. Hampton boasts 2 fenced, off -leash

dog parks with a variety of amenities. Annual

membership is $10 ($5 for each additional dog)

and includes access to both Sandy Bottom and

Ridgway Bark Parks.

Dogs must be a least 4 months old, have

current proof of registration and paperwork

showing up to date Rabies, Parvo, Distemper

and Bordetella.

For more information call 727-8311 or go to

www.hampton.gov/parks/bark-park

8 things you can do to protect your dogin the summer 1. Never, ever leave your dog in the car

2. Make sure your dog has unlimited access to fresh water

3. Make sure your dog has access to shade when outside

4. Take walks during the cooler hoursof the day

5. When walking, try to stay off of hot surfaces (like asphalt) because it can burn your dog’s paws

6. If you think it’s hot outside, it’s even hotter for your pet — make sure your pet has a means of cooling off

7. Keep your dog Free of external parasites (fl eas, ticks) and heartworms — consult your veterinarian about the best product for your pet

8. Consider clipping or shaving dogs with long coats (talk to your veterinarian fi rst to see if it’s appropriate for your pet), and apply sunscreen to your dog’s skin if she or he has a thin coat

5 Armistead Pointe Pkwy.Hampton, VA 23666757-825-4657

Hours: Sunrise –Sunset

Armistead Pointe Pond is located on the

northeast corner of Armistead Pointe Parkway,

Armistead Avenue and the Boo Williams Sports

Complex. Th e Park is approximately 6.75 acres

of which approximately 2.75 acres is a pond. Th e

park has a .33 mile walking trail around the pond.

Th e pond off ers freshwater fi shing the pond is

stocked with Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Sunfi sh,

& Catfi sh. Armistead Pointe Pond is Virginia

State Urban Trout Fishing area. Th is area will

provide an excellent opportunity to introduce

youth to more outdoor activities in the City of

Hampton and attract new anglers from densely

populated areas to trout fi shing.

A trout fi shing license is required in addition

to a freshwater fi shing license from

November 1–April 30, a freshwater fi shing

license is required all year for anglers 16 years

of age and older. Anglers can only actively use

one fi shing rod at a time and can only keep 4

trout per angler per day.

NeighborhoodNetwork Center

Newly renovated facility for all Citizens with HPRLS membership

HOURS: Monday–Friday • 8am–6pm • Weekends – Rental/ MeetingsMEMBERSHIP: $15 per year for ages: 6-18 • $20 per year for adults & seniors

• Apple laptops and FREE Wi-Fi

• Facility Rental (receptions, birthday parties, webinar’s,and much more)

125 Franklin Street • Hampton, VA 23669 • 757-224-6605

• Lounge with fl at screen TV’s

• Projection Screen & Projector Meeting space

SummerSummerSummerSummer Reading Program

Hampton Public Library 4207 Victoria Boulevard757-727-1157

Willow Oaks Branch Library Willow Oaks Village Square227 Fox Hill Road757-850-5114

Northampton Branch Library936 Big Bethel Road757-825-4558

Phoebus Branch Library1 South Mallory Street757-727-1149

All Hampton Public Libraries Read for the Win

June 17–July 29, 2016Programs for All Ages 0–100

Contact your LocalHampton Public Library

for Specifi c Performance andChildren’s Reading Programs


SANDY BOTTOM NATURE PARK1255 Big Bethel RoadHampton, VA 23666Phone: 825-4657 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hampton.gov/sandybottom

/SandyBottom Park

Hours of Operation: Our gates are open every day of the year except Christmas and when snow makes the roads impassable.

Park Hours: Sunrise to Sunset

Nature Center HoursMay-September. . . . . . . . 9am–6pm, 7 Days a WeekOctober-April . . . . . . . 9am–4:30pm, 7 Days a Week

Th is 456-acre environmental education and wildlife management facility off ers a Nature Center with animal exhibits, conference and classroom, library, hiking trails, fi shing, jon boats, paddle boats, canoes, educational programs, nature videos, wildlife education area, picnic shelters, playground, gardens, amphitheatre, and primitive single and group campsites. Park Rangers on duty year round. Free admission and parking (rental feesfor use of jon boats, paddle boats, andcanoes, campsites, reserved picnic shelters, conference and indoor classroom, and some educational programs).

Owl Prowl/Night Hike Ages: All Friday, April 18–9pm $2/personJoin a park ranger for a leisurely night hike along the trails of Sandy Bottom in search for owls. Hiking boots are recommended as well as fl ashlights. Please only one fl ashlight per family. Registration Deadline: One day prior by 3pm. Attendance Min 5/Max: 50

Campfi re Fun and Lakeside Hayride Ages: AllFridays April 8 • 7:30–9pm, May 20 • 8–9:30pm,June 17 • 8–9:30 pm, September, 23 • 6:30–8pm $5/personCome spend an evening around a campfi re enjoying toasted marshmallows and refreshments before embarking on a good old-fashioned hayride. Registration is required. Deadline is one day prior by 3pm. Attendance Min 15/Max 50

Turtle Painting Saturdays Ages: 3+

Saturdays • April 9, June 11, August 20

11am–Noon $2/person Come and learn about our native turtles, and aft erwards we can help the turtles fi nger paint, each person will receive a picture painted by the turtles. Registration Deadline: One day prior by 3pm. Attendance Min 5/Max 50

Kids Fishing Ages: 3–15

Saturdays • April 16, May 14, July 9, September 10

10–11am $2/childLearn the basics of fi shing, the diff erent types of bait and how to bait your own hook. Fishing techniques and secrets to catch a big fi sh will be taught. An adult MUST accompany all children. Bring your favorite fi shing pole or use one of ours. Registration Deadline: One day prior by 3pm. Attendance Min 5/Max 20

Wilderness Survival Extreme Ages: 8–14

April 22–23, June 24–25, August 26–27

5pm–1pm (overnight camp) $30/personCome join the Park Rangers of Sandy Bottom Nature Park for an overnight Wilderness Survival Camp. Wilderness Survival Extreme is an overnight camp where children will learn key survival skills such as how to fi nd food, purify water, build a shelter, signal for help and much more, all while having tons of fun. Registration deadline: Friday 1 week prior by 3pm. Attendance Min 8/Max 15

Wilderness Survival Ages: 8+SaturdaysMay 7 — Fire, July 2 — Shelter,September 3 — Food & Water 10–11 am $2/person Join a Ranger at Sandy Bottom Nature Park to learn key components for wilderness survival. Each class is an hour long and will focus on one main topic. Topics include how to start a fi re, purify water, fi nd food, and build a shelter. Registration Deadline: One day prior by 3pm. Attendance Min 5/Max 20

Kayak Quick Start Ages: 8+Saturdays • May 28, July 23, September 17 10am–Noon $8/personJoin a certifi ed ACA (American Canoe Association) Instructor for a 2 hour beginner’s course in kayaking. Th is course includes kayak terminology, proper paddling techniques, basic strokes-moving a kayak forward, backwards, sideways and turning, along with assisted and solo rescues. Kayaks, paddles, and life jackets will be provided. Please bring water and sunscreen and be prepared to get wet. An adult must accompany a minor. Registration Deadline: One day prior by 3pm. Attendance Min 5/Max15

Tree ID Ages: 8+ Saturday, June 49:30–10:30am $2/personJoin a ranger in a leisurely hike through our park, fi nding out how to identify our local trees using simple techniques. Registration Deadline: One day prior by 3pm. Attendance Min 5/Max 20

Kayak Fishing Tour Ages: 18+Saturdays • June 18 & August 6 8am–Noon $25/personCome join us on a saltwater kayak fi shing tour. Tour locations will vary but include areas along the James River Bridge, Monitor Merrimac and Hampton Roads Bridge tunnel. Lures and hooks will be provided. Saltwater rod and reel combos, Saltwater fi shing license and bay worthy kayaks are required. Tours will start at 8am at Fort Monroe put in, with a brief safety overview and question and answer session. Registration Deadline: 1-day prior at 3pm. Attendance Min 4/Max 12

Night Snake Hike Ages: AllFridays: July 8 • 8–9:30pm &August 19 • 7:30–9pm $2/personEver wonder how active reptiles are at night? At Sandy Bottom join us on our night time snake hike. Follow a Park Ranger along our trails in search for snakes, and see what else we encounter. Hiking boots are recommended as well as fl ashlights. Please only one fl ashlight per family. Registration Deadline: One day

prior by 3pm. Attendance Min 5 /Max 50

Jr. Rangers Ages: 7–12 July 11–15, July 25–29, August 8–129am–1pm $50/childCome join the staff of Sandy Bottom Nature Park for a week of fun and adventure. Jr. Rangers is a week long day camp for children ages 7–12 that teaches many valuable outdoor skills while having tons of fun. Educational classes on local wildlife, wetlands, and pollution will be taught along with outdoor skills such as what to do if lost in the woods, canoeing, fi shing, and much more. Registration Deadline: 1 week prior by 3pm. Attendance Min 8/Max 25

National Toasted Marshmallow Day Ages: All Tuesday, August 30 5:30–7:30 pm $3/person—Children 5 & under FreeHelp us celebrate National Toasted Marshmallow day by coming out to roast a marshmallow or two and enjoy a S’more Smorgasbord. All ingredients will be provided. Registration required. Don’t forget your taste buds. Registration Deadline: One day prior by 3pm. Attendance Min 15/Max 100

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HAMPTONCLEAN CITY COMMISSION(757)727-11301296 Thomas StreetHampton, VA 23669Email: [email protected]: www.hampton.gov/hccc

/HamptonCleanCityComission

Th e Hampton Clean City Commission needs

YOU to help us accomplish our mission

of improving the physical environment of

Hampton. Please contact Debbie at hccc@

hampton.gov or (757) 727-1130 for more

information about the following programs and

activities, unless otherwise noted. All activities

and events require registration.

Th e Hampton Clean City Commission

welcomes you to attend its board meetings,

which are held monthly (except in December)

generally on the second Tuesday of the month

at the Hampton Clean City Commission offi ce

from 3:30–5pm. Always call to verify because

occasionally holidays require a change in the

meeting date or we may visit another location

for a meeting.

Meetings are:

Hampton Clean City Commission Meetings:2nd Tuesday of each month, 3:30pmBeautifi cation Committee/YARDS Judging Meetings:3rd Monday of each month, 8:30amClean & Green Businesses Committee Meetings:Last Thursday of each month, 11:30amHampton Waterways Restoration Project Meetings:4th Tuesday of each month, 6:30pm (except June)Litter Awareness Committee Meetings:1st Thursday of each month, 11:30amSchool Pride in Action Committee Meetings:every other month during the school year starting in October, 4:30pm

Do you want to get involvedin planning Clean City projects and programs?

Join a committee or the Commission!

SPECIAL EVENTSTour de TrashApril 8 9am–3:30pm

Walk HamptonApril 22–23 6am Friday & 3pm Saturday

Clean, pick your cleanup site, pick your time between the times above.

International Children’s FestivalApril 16 10am–5pmDisplay and Litter-Free Event,

Remarkable Trees TourMay 7 9am –Noon

Family Learning Project DisplayMay 10 6pm–8pm

Clean the Bay DayJune 4 9am–Noon

COMMUNITY CLEANUPS

Monthly 3rd Friday at 3 or 3:30pm

You must register to participate.

April 15 ....................................................Findley Road, 3:30pm

May 20 .................................................... Nettles Lane, 3:30pm

June 17 ................................................Ivy Home Road, 3:30pm

July 15 ...................................................... Libby Street, 3:30pm

August 19 ............................................Ivy Home Road, 3:30pm

KAYAK CLEANUPSYou must register to participate.

HWRP Kayak Cleanup(location TBA)

May 21 8:30am–10:30am

HWRP Kayak Cleanuplocation TBA

July16 8am–10am

HWRP Kayak CleanupAugust 20 8:30am –10:30am

Rain Barrel WorkshopsApril 2

Hampton Clean Community Commission 9am–11am

April 9

Hampton Clean Community Commission 3–5pm

YARDS JUDGINGBe a judge or nominate a yard! To be a judge, you must attend

the training session.

May 9 • YARDS • Judges Training ............................ 10am–3pm

June 13 • YARDS Judging ...............................................8:30am

July 11 • YARDS Judging ................................................8:30am

August 8 • YARDS Judging .............................................8:30am

September 12 • YARDS Judging .....................................8:30am

How do YOU want to help?What would YOU like to learn?

Go to [email protected] for more information!

This food service program provides meals to school

children 18 years of age and under and for individuals

over 18 who are mentally and physically disabled,

participating in public or private nonprofi t school

programs for the mentally and physically disabled.

Meals are provided without charge. Meals are served

at the various locations throughout Hampton.

Most programs will begin June 22nd and run through

August 26, 2016. Please call (757) 727-6648 or

(757) 727-8311 for exact dates, meal times and

summer programming schedule.


Sponsors the

USDA SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAMJune 22- August 26, 2016


SummerCamps2016

Fairy Tale Dance Camp

Ages 4-7July 11-15

Ages 9-14July 18-22

Virginia Stage Company Theatre Camp:

‘Tales From a Garbage Dump’

East Meets West

Art for Everyone

Ages 8+August 1-5

Push Comedy Theater

Sketch Comedy Class

Ages 13+August 8-12

THE CHARLES H. TAYLORARTS CENTER

Register for camps on our website: hamptonarts.net 757.727.1490

THE AMERICAN THEATRE

757.722.2787

Photography for Young Snappers

Ages 9-14July 11-15 or July 25-29

Push Comedy Theater

Junior Improv

Ages 7-12August 8-12

Drawing For KidsAges 6-12

June 27,29,30 & July 1

Painting for Kids

Ages 6-12July 25,27,28

& 29

Ages 6-12August 1,3,4 & 5

PaperMache Masks

Multi-Media FunAges 6-12

August 8,10,11 & 12

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The Hampton Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services Department off ers programs which are open to all persons regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, or disability. If you are disabled and will need a

special accommodation in order to participate, please contact Therapeutic Services at (757) 728-1710.

is a fun-fi lled, enriching summer program forchildren ages 6–15.

Kids will be placed in age appropriate groups during activities.

Stay and play from 2–6pm for more fun with our great staff ! (Free w/with HPRLS ID.)

COST: $15fee per child per week

REGISTRATION FEE:$20 per child

Registration begins April 1Contact Centers.

All fees are non-refundable • Additional fees for fi eld trips

Little EnglandCultural Center ................................3922 Kecoughtan Road ................728-0821

North PhoebusCommunity Center........................249 W. Chamberlin Avenue. .......727-1160

YH ThomasCommunity Center ......................300 Thomas Street. .........................727-1200

For more information and registration call any center listed.USDA lunch provided at various locations.

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AIR POWER PARK............................................(757) 726-0650413 W. Mercury BoulevardHampton, VA 23666www.hampton.gov/parks/airpower

For more information, see page 24.

HAMPTON DOG PARKS ...........................................see page 25

BLUEBIRD GAP FARM ...................................(757) 825-475060 Pine Chapel Road • Hampton, VA 23666


BRIARFIELD PARK ..........................................(757) 850-51161560 Briarfi eld Road • Hampton, VA 23661

Soft ball players and fans come from surrounding areas to play at this regional athletic park. Th is 49-acre site plays host to many National Soft ball Association games and tournaments. Th e mild climate in Hampton allows this park to be used year round by sport and nature enthusiast. Th e park features four lighted soft ball fi elds, fi ve lighted tennis courts, picnic shelters and a children’s playground.

BUCKROE BEACH PARK ..............................(757) 850-5134100 1st Street South • Hampton, VA 23664

Buckroe Beach is a favorite of residents and visitors to Hampton. Th e 3/4 mile clean, uncrowded beach is perfect for a day of relaxation. Th e adjacent park provides picnic shelters with table & grills, a children’s playground, a large stage pavilion for community events, festivals and ample open space. Lifeguards are on duty 10am–6pm, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Interpretive programming available.

No pets allowed in Park area from May 15–September 15. For information on shelter rentals call 727-6348.

BUCKROE FISHING PIER ............................(757) 727-1486330 S. Resort Blvd. • Hampton, VA 23664


DARLING STADIUM ........................................... (757) 727-63484111 Victoria Boulevard • Hampton, VA 23669

www.hampton.gov/parks/darling_stadiumTh e stadium is open for public jogging year-round7am–3:30pm on Monday–Friday. All other paid eventsare scheduled in advance. Th is state of the art stadium is the host for football, soccer, track, and special events forthe Hampton City School system.

EASON MEMORIAL PARKTh e James M. Eason Memorial Park is a barrier free park located on Victoria Blvd. Th is park off ers picnic shelters, a small children’s playground and a relaxing walking trail.

FORT MONROE COMMUNITY CENTER .........(757) 727-6831100 Stilwell DriveFort Monroe, VA 23651


GOSNOLD’S HOPE PARK ............................(757) 850-5116901 Little Back River RoadHampton, VA 23669

Th is park is the destination point of many Hampton residents who come to enjoy the serenity of this 105 acre park. Th e park off ers a variety of settings and amenities for families and individuals. Features include picnic shelters, campsites, a public boat ramp, BMX track, a fi tness trail, athletic fi elds and a children’s playground. Th e park is open year round from7am–sunset.

HAMPTON AQUATIC CENTER ................... (757) 727-1123300 Butler Farm Rd, • Hampton, VA 23669


HAMPTON HISTORY MUSEUM ...............(757) 727-1610120 Old Hampton LaneHampton, VA 23669www.HamptonHistoryMuseum.org


HAMPTON PARKS & RECREATIONDEPARTMENT OFFICES ..............................(757) 727-634822 Lincoln Street • Hampton, VA 23669Fax: 727-8313 • www.hampton.gov/parks

Athletics ............................................................................................... 727-8750Athletics Hotline ............................................................................. 727-6251Mingee Drive Operations ........................................................... 825-4478Parks Operations ............................................................................ 850-5116Picnic Equipment Rental ............................................................ 727-1601Picnic Shelter Reservations ....................................................... 727-6348Special Events Permits ................................................................. 727-6784Therapeutic Recreation Programs ........................................ 727-1601

HAMPTON PERFORMING& CREATIVE ARTS CENTER .......................(757) 766-1510300 Butler Farm Road • Hampton, VA 23669


HAMPTON SENIOR CENTER ...................... 757) 727-16013501 Kecoughtan Road • Hampton, VA 23661


HAMPTON SOCCER COMPLEX ................(757) 726-87502421 Andrews Boulevard • Hampton, VA 23663www.hampton.gov/parks/soccer_fi elds

Th e park is open daily 7am–sunset, including holidays. Hampton Soccer Fields feature four soccer fi elds and a parking lot. Th is site is used to support the city’s soccer program and is used by local recreational leagues. Please call ahead to inquire about availability.

THE HAMPTON TENNIS CENTER ............(757) 727-11939 Woodland Road • Hampton, VA 23663


THE HAMPTONS GOLF COURSE .......... (757) 766-9148320 Butler Farm Road • Hampton, VA 23666


MILL POINT PARK ...........................................(757) 727-8311100 Eaton Street • Hampton, VA 23669www.hampton.gov/parks/waterfront_and_feature_parksHours: Open daily 7am–sunset

Th is 2-acre park features a 300 seat amphitheater and a picturesque view of the Hampton River. Th e park hostsa variety of special events such as musical entertainmentand festivals, and the stage is ideal for weddings.For rental information call 727-6348.

NORTHAMPTONCOMMUNITY CENTER .................................... (757) 825-48051435-A Todds Lane • Hampton, VA 23666(adjacent to Jeff erson Davis Middle School)


NORTH PHOEBUSCOMMUNITY CENTER ..................................(757) 727-1160249 W. Chamberlin Avenue • Hampton, VA 23663


RIDGWAY BARK PARK .................................(757) 825-465785 E. Mercury Boulevard • Hampton, VA 23669


SANDY BOTTOM BARK PARK ..................(757) 727-83111255 Big Bethel Road • Hampton, VA 23666


SANDY BOTTOM NATURE PARK ............(757) 825-46571255 Big Bethel Road • Hampton, VA 23666


WEST HAMPTONCOMMUNITY CENTER ..........................(757) 896-46871638 Briarfi eld Road • Hampton, VA 23661


THE WOODLANDS GOLF COURSE ...... (757) 727-11959 Woodland Road • Hampton VA 23663


WOODLAND SKATEBOARD PARK9 Woodland Road • Hampton, VA 23663www.hampton.gov/parks under sports and fi tness.

Open year-round. Sunrise to sunset only.

PARKS & FACILITIES

■............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. SPRING / SUMMER 2016 31

Teen Life Unplugged Summer Camp

June 20th – August 26, 2016 Monday–Friday • 7am–6pm • Ages: 11–15Rising 6th–9th graders will take voyage for 10 weeks of

UNPLUGGED ventures’ throughout the Hampton Roads Area.

Activities Include: Swimming, Art Design, Crafts, Sports, Fieldtrips, Talent Show, and so much more! *FREE LUNCH & SNACK INCLUDED*

Incrediable Activities & Unforgettable Moments(Accepting Applications as of April 1, 2016)

Applications are available online, and at all Community Centers. Please visit us at any other the locations below:

Fort Monroe Community Center....................100 Stilwell Road Hampton, VA 23663 .......................(757) 727-6831Northampton Community Center ..................1435-A Todds Lane Hampton, VA 23666 ...................(757) 825-4805West Hampton Community Center ...............638 Briarfi eld Road Hampton, VA 23661 ....................(757) 896-4687

$20 non-refundable registration fee per teen$80 weekly fee ($75 for each additional fee)Rate for week 3 $75 program fee ($70 for each additional teen)A full payment is due at the time of registration.

All registration information, emergency care and release forms must be submitted at the time of registration. Medical release form must accompany registration information.

All Summer Camps will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2016.

Registration for all Camps will begin April 1, 2016. Register Now! Limited Space.

PARKSHELTER FEESAberdeen Neighborhood Park1424 Aberdeen RoadTwo Shelters free on a fi rst-come,fi rst-served basis

Bluebird Gap Farm60 Pine Chapel Road$50/Half Day/$100/DayPowhatan PavilionAll other shelters free on a fi rst-come,fi rst-served basis

Briarfi eld Park1560 Briarfi eld Road$50/Day: Azalea$40/Day: Boxwood, Dogwood& Magnolia

Buckroe Park100 1st Street, South$100/Day: Lighthouse, Starfi sh& Sand Dollar$250/Day: Pier 1 Shelter

Eason Park4005 Victoria BoulevardSmall Shelter free on fi rst come,fi rst-served basis

Gosnold’s Hope Park901 Little Back River RoadCedar $75 (+ $5 electricity);Elm $50 (+ $5 electricity)& Redbud $50Black Gum & Locust $50;Cherry, Bayberry & Oak $40

Mill Point Park100 Eaton Street$250/Day

Ridgway Park85 E. Mercury BoulevardShelter free on fi rst-come,fi rst-served basis

Sandy Bottom Nature Park1255 Big Bethel Road $40/Half Day/$80/DayLakeside Pavilion$25/Half Day/$50/DayParker Pavilion$20/Half Day/$40 Whole DayIndividual Shelters

Y.H. Thomas Neighborhood Park1300 Thomas StreetShelter free on fi rst-come,fi rst-served basis

HAMPTON PARKS, RECREATION & LEISURE SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD

Meetings are generally held quarterly (February, May, August,

November) on the fi rst Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm.

Please note these meetings are subject to change without

public notifi cation.

For more information, or to be placed on the agenda, please call

the Hampton Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services administration

offi ce at 727-6479. • www.hampton.gov/parks

BOARD MEMBERS: Willie Brown

Terrell Kingwood

Shawn O’Keefe

Douglas Sessoms

Robert Shuford

Kelly Wilson

Hampton Parks and Recreation would like to thank you for your sponsorship and support:

Atlantic CommunicationsBath FittersBayPort Credit UnionChick-Fil-A (Coliseum Drive)GEICOHampton Convention and Visitor BureauJeff ’s FlowersMr. Rogers’s WindowsPeninsula Networking Exchange ClubSister Cities of Hampton


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