Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services 74-76
Tennis 78
Teen Program 79
Teen Zones 78
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Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department boasts over 200 parks including features like amusements, art centers, athletic facilities, community centers, lakes, nature preserves, off-leash dog parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, historic homes, and open spaces. With innovative programs offered throughout the year, there are endless opportunities to learn something new, refine skills, or meet new friends. Whether you play tennis on one of our 101 courts, dive into one of 8 pools, explore over 100 miles of paved greenway, or simply enjoy a picnic in the park, we hope you take time to discover YOUR Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department!
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You may also access Park Locator by clicking or searching Find A Park at parks.raleighnc.gov
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Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department
3 WAYS TO REGISTER
Registration Status: Check the status of your registration at any time by going to RecLink at parks.raleighnc.gov
Browse or Register Online with RecLink Mail-in Walk-in Visit parks.raleighnc.gov
RecLink allows you to search for classes, programs, and events by age, location, or keyword. With your Login ID and
Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department
Attn: Recreation Business Office
Bring your completed registration form and payment to one of our staffed Recreation sites during password you can then complete your registration and payment online 2401 Wade Avenue Raleigh, NC 27607 regular business hours.
For more information about online registration, visit parks.raleighnc.gov or call 919-996-2153 (RecLink). Program information is accurate at time of printing, but may be subject to change.
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Raleigh City Council*
Mayor: Janet Cowell
Corey Branch
Stormie D. Forte
Jane Harrison
Christina Jones
Jonathan Lambert-Melton
Megan Patton
Mitchell Silver
Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board Members*
Chair: Chris Pereira
Liaison: Jeff Havener
Steve Brechbiel
Iain Burnett
Kate Dixon
Bob Edgerton
Gregory Etheridge
Daniel Gilligan
Carrie Hasbrouck
Jack Hilton
Douglas Johnston
April Love
Stephen McGuinness
Linda Pearsall
Kara Strang
* at time of printing
Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday at 6:00pm of each month. Please check the City website for location. The public is invited to attend.
Arts Commission Members
Chair: Mary Silver
Vice-Chair: Toni Gadsden
Aurelia Belfield
Jay Campbell
Ledarius Hicks
Juan Isler
Eliza Kiser
Clodagh Lyons-Bastion
Jessica Todd-Marrone
Greg Whitt
Carl Wilkins
Management Team Director:
Stephen Bentley
Assistant Director:
Charles Craig
Adam Forman
Ken Hisler
Administration
Superintendent:
Helene McCullough
Historic Resources and Museum Program Advisory Board
Chair: Audrey Morgan
Vice-Chair: Jenny Harper
Elizabeth Caliendo
Wanda Cox-Bailey
Dana Deaton
Ajamu Dillahunt-Holloway
Amy Fix
Jane Forde
Clarissa Goodlett
Emily Grant
John Hinshaw
Dr. Lucinda Mackethan
Chantelle Miles
Keith Pakela
Jennifer Wagner
Public Art and Design Board
Chair: Phillip Jefferson
Vice-Chair: Jane Cheek
Vershae Hite
Annah Lee
Andrés Tellez
Jackie Turner
Financial Assistance
The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department strives to provide programs to all. Thanks to generous donations and support, we are able to provide financial assistance to those in need. Financial assistance is provided on a sliding scale based on income and other financial circumstances. All patrons who wish to register for programs provided by the City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department are eligible to apply for financial assistance. Please note that financial assistance is not available for: specialty camps, organizations, adult teams, special events, trips, or rentals. For more information on eligibility or to request the financial assistance application, please call 919-996-4839 or email Fee.Assistance@raleighnc.gov
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The City of Raleigh acknowledges that Indigenous peoples and nations, including the Coharie, Cherokee, Haliwa-Saponi, Lumbee, Meherrin, Occaneechi, Sappony, and Waccamaw-Siouan have stewarded through generations the lands and waterways of what is now the state of North Carolina. We honor and respect the enduring relationship that exists between these peoples and nations and this land.
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Play It Forward Financial Assistance Fund
Throughout the past 25 years the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department has provided assistance to families and individuals who desire to participate in departmental programs but for financial reasons cannot always afford to. From 1993, when the department held its first employee auction to help raise funds for this purpose, to today, the fund has helped over 7,500 individuals in Raleigh and the surrounding communities to participate in recreation programs that encourage healthy lifestyles, promote self-confidence and teach life-long lessons. Assistance is awarded based on financial need and is offered to support all who wish to participate in our programs.
Play It Forward Scholarship Fund
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To make a tax-deductible donation, please mail a completed form to:
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There is a place for everyone in Raleigh Parks!
Our inclusive approach to recreation welcomes individuals of all abilities to participate together. To ensure everyone can safely engage and thrive in our programs, we can offer reasonable accommodations. These accommodations are supports or resources that may help individuals with disabilities successfully participate in recreational activities.
Inclusion support may come in various forms, including but not limited to:
• Accessible facilities and equipment
• Program adaptations and modified activities
• Visual aids
• Additional assistance from staff or bringing a personal aid.
Reasons to request inclusion support
• Medical Needs
• Sensory Needs
• Mobility/Physical Needs
• Behavioral/Emotional Support
• Communication Needs
Requesting Inclusion Services
1. Mark “YES” to request an ADA accommodation during registration.
2. Once your registration is complete, a staff member from inclusion services will reach out to learn more about the request.
3. If the request can be accommodated, Inclusion Services and program staff will arrange the needed supports. Accommodations may take up to 14 days to be completed.
Raleigh Parks also offers Specialized Recreation Services for those interested in programs designed for people with disabilities. Want more information on Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services? Contact Us! 919.996.2147 or email ParksInclusion@ RaleighNC.gov
Special Events
MAY
Matriarchs of Mordecai
Explore the stories of the women of Mordecai Historic Park during this special event! Take a themed park tour, drop in for craft demonstrations by the Sir Walter Lacers and Tri-Tatters, and enjoy hearth cooking in our historic kitchen. Try historic yard games and a Hands-on History craft, or hop on the Historic Raleigh Trolley for a special women’s history tour of downtown. Park and trolley tours are ticketed; all other activities are free. Purchase tickets at the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center or online at reclink.raleighnc. gov (trolley only). For more information, please call 919-996-4364. Mordecai Historic Park
May 9 Sa 10:00am-4:00pm
JUNE
Juneteenth Celebration at The Pines
Get ready for a night of good music, good food, and fun times at Carolina Pines! We will feature musical performances and sing-alongs, as well as a valuable education piece on the history of Juneteenth and the holiday’s current representation in the local community. Kids Zone available in the facility with activities, games, and snacks for children between the ages of 5-12.
Carolina Pines Community Center
Jun 12 F 8:00-10:00pm
Juneteenth: A Chavis Celebration
Celebrate freedom, culture, and community with our two-part Juneteenth event! Enjoy a day filled with bounce houses, music, face painting, crafts, vendors and food trucks. Bring your family and friends to connect, reflect, and celebrate together.
John Chavis Community Center
Jun 19 F 5:00-9:00pm
JULY
Intergenerational Program SeriesStars, Stripes & Grandkids
Age: 1-12 yrs. Bring your favorite grandkids-or your favorite grandparents-and celebrate the Fourth of July with a burst of star-spangled fun! Join us at Kiwanis Park for a red-white-and-blue goodie hunt, sparkling snacks, story time and hands-on holiday crafts. Explore all the activity stations, make memories together, and enjoy an afternoon packed with laughter, creativity, and love! Participants 12 and under will be the registrants and must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attend for free.
Kiwanis Community Center
Jul 1 W 4:00-6:00pm
Aquatics
For information about dates of operations, hours of operation, and amenities please visit www.raleighnc.gov/aquatics.
Admission Fees
To ensure everyone’s safety, all visitors passing the front desk must pay! Children 12 years old or younger must be accompanied by paying adult. All passes are not transferable and become property of the City of Raleigh upon expiration date. Replacement passes are available for $10. Private lessons are also available for individuals wanting one on one instruction. Swim lessons for individuals with disabilities are available following the inclusion model.
All Pools
All Pools
(with the exception of Punch Passes
Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center) Purchased at each pool for 15 swims. At The Door Resident Non-Res (valid two years-to-date)
years
The Aquatics Division offers the following certification courses:
Lifeguarding, Lifeguarding Instructor, and Water Safety Instructor. Please check www.raleighnc.gov/aquatics
for course requirements and schedules.
Aquatic Swim Lessons
Private swim lessons and stroke development are offered at Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center, Millbrook Pool, Optimist Pool, and Pullen Aquatic Center. Private lessons are offered at times when group lessons are not being conducted and based on instructor availability. Contact the aquatic center for information on requesting private swim lessons.
Private Lesson - Single: $32
Private Lesson - Package: $110
Aquatic Water
Exercise Membership
Senior Resident: $32
Adult Resident: $40
Senior Non-Resident: $44
Adult Non-Resident: $52
Passes are valid for any 8 classes for one (1) year after date of purchase.
Drop-In Rates
Drop-in rates are available for single classes.
Senior Resident: $6
Adult Resident: $8
Senior Non-Resident: $7
Adult Non-Resident: $9
Preschool
Parent & Child Aquatics Level 1
Age: 6 months -2 yrs. This class introduces basic skills to parents and children. Parents are taught to safely and appropriately hold their children in the water while preparing and encouraging their children to participate fully and try the skills. These basic skills will lay the foundation to help children learn to swim in the future. The class also introduces water safety topics for parents.
Biltmore Hills Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 9:30-10:00am Fee: $45
Jun 22-Jun 25 M-Th 4:30-5:00pm Fee: $45
Jul 6-Jul 9 M-Th 9:00-9:30am Fee: $45
Jul 6-Jul 9 M-Th 4:30-5:00pm Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 9:30-10:00am Fee: $45
Jul 20-Jul 23 M-Th 4:30-5:00pm Fee: $45
Aug 3-Aug 6 M-Th 9:00-9:30am Fee: $45
Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 4:30-5:00pm Fee: $60
Jun 2-Jun 18 Tu & Th 10:10-10:40am Fee: $60
Jun 2-Jun 18 Tu & Th 4:30-5:00pm Fee: $60
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Jun 30-Jul 16 Tu & Th 10:10-10:40am Fee: $60
Jun 30-Jul 16 Tu & Th 4:30-5:00pm Fee: $60
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Jul 28-Aug 13 Tu & Th 4:30-5:00pm Fee: $60
Lake Johnson Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 9:30-10:00am Fee: $45
Jun 22-Jun 25 M-Th 9:00-9:30am Fee: $45
Jun 22-Jun 25 M-Th 4:30-5:00pm Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 9:30-10:00am Fee: $45
Jul 20-Jul 23 M-Th 9:00-9:30am Fee: $45
Jul 20-Jul 23 M-Th 4:30-5:00pm Fee: $45
Longview Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 9:30-10:00am Fee: $45
Jun 29-Jul 2 M-Th 9:00-9:30am Fee: $45
Jun 29-Jul 2 M-Th 4:30-5:00pm Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 9:30-10:00am Fee: $45
Jul 13-Jul 16 M-Th 4:30-5:00pm Fee: $45
Jul 27-Jul 30 M-Th 9:00-9:30am Fee: $45
Jul 27-Jul 30 M-Th 4:30-5:00pm Fee: $45
Millbrook Pool
May 12-May 21 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 9:30-10:00am Fee: $45
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 9:30-10:00am Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 9:30-10:00am Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 9:30-10:00am Fee: $60
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Aug 8-Aug 29 Sa 9:30-10:00am Fee: $45
Aug 8-Aug 29 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Optimist Pool
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 10:10-10:40am Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 10:50-11:20am Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $45
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 10:10-10:40am Fee: $60
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Pullen Aquatic Center
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Ridge Road Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 9:30-10:00am Fee: $45
Jun 29-Jul 2 M-Th 4:30-5:00pm Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 9:30-10:00am Fee: $45
Jul 13-Jul 16 M-Th 9:00-9:30am Fee: $45
Jul 13-Jul 16 M-Th 4:30-5:00pm Fee: $45
Jul 27-Jul 30 M-Th 4:30-5:00pm Fee: $45
Aug 3-Aug 6 M-Th 9:00-9:30am Fee: $45
Preschool Aquatics Swim Level 1
Age: 3-5 yrs. Participants learn to enjoy and feel comfortable in the water. Participants gain elementary aquatic skills such as underwater exploration while opening eyes, blowing bubbles and floating with assistance. Participants start developing good attitudes and safe practices around the water. This course has no prerequisites.
Biltmore Hills Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Jun 22-Jun 25 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45
Jul 6-Jul 9 M-Th 9:40-10:10am Fee: $45
Jul 6-Jul 9 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Jul 20-Jul 23 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45
Aug 3-Aug 6 M-Th 9:40-10:10am Fee: $45
Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Jun 2-Jun 18 Tu & Th 10:50-11:20am Fee: $60
Jun 2-Jun 18 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jun 30-Jul 16 Tu & Th 10:50-11:20am Fee: $60
Jun 30-Jul 16 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jul 28-Aug 13 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60 Lake Johnson Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Jun 22-Jun 25 M-Th 9:40-10:10am Fee: $45
Jun 22-Jun 25 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45
Jul 6-Jul 9 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Jul 20-Jul 23 M-Th 9:40-10:10am Fee: $45
Jul 20-Jul 23 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45 Longview Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Jun 29-Jul 2 M-Th 9:40-10:10am Fee: $45
Jun 29-Jul 2 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Jul 13-Jul 16 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45
Jul 27-Jul 30 M-Th 9:40-10:10am Fee: $45
Jul 27-Jul 30 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45 Millbrook Pool
May 12-May 21 Tu & Th 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
May 12-May 21 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 8:50-9:20am Fee: $45
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 9:30-10:00am Fee: $45
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 10:10-10:40am Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 9:30-10:00am Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 8:50-9:20am Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 9:30-10:00am Fee: $45
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 9:30-10:00am Fee: $60
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Aug 8-Aug 29 Sa 8:50-9:20am Fee: $45
Aug 8-Aug 29 Sa 9:30-10:00am Fee: $45 Optimist Pool
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 9:30-10:00am Fee: $45
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 10:10-10:40am Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 10:10-10:40am Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 10:50-11:20am Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 9:30-10:00am Fee: $45
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 10:10-10:40am Fee: $60
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60 Pullen Aquatic Center
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 10:10-10:40am Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 10:10-10:40am Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Ridge Road Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Jun 29-Jul 2 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Jul 13-Jul 16 M-Th 9:40-10:10am Fee: $45
Jul 13-Jul 16 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45
Jul 27-Jul 30 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45
Aug 3-Aug 6 M-Th 9:40-10:10am Fee: $45
Preschool Aquatics Swim Level 2
Age: 3-5 yrs. Participants must be able to perform the exit skills for Level 1 preschool swim lessons. In Level 2, participants go completely under water while blowing bubbles from their mouths and noses. Participants learn to float without support and to recover to a vertical position. This level marks the beginning of true locomotor skills while building on the skills learned in Level 1.
Biltmore Hills Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Jun 22-Jun 25 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45
Jul 6-Jul 9 M-Th 9:40-10:10am Fee: $45
Jul 6-Jul 9 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Jul 20-Jul 23 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45
Aug 3-Aug 6 M-Th 9:40-10:10am Fee: $45
Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Jun 2-Jun 18 Tu & Th 10:50-11:20am Fee: $60
Jun 2-Jun 18 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jun 30-Jul 16 Tu & Th 10:50-11:20am Fee: $60
Jun 30-Jul 16 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jul 28-Aug 13 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Lake Johnson Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Jun 22-Jun 25 M-Th 9:40-10:10am Fee: $45
Jun 22-Jun 25 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45
Jul 6-Jul 9 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Jul 20-Jul 23 M-Th 9:40-10:10am Fee: $45
Jul 20-Jul 23 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45
Longview Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Jun 29-Jul 2 M-Th 9:40-10:10am Fee: $45
Jun 29-Jul 2 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Jul 13-Jul 16 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45
Jul 27-Jul 30 M-Th 9:40-10:10am Fee: $45
Jul 27-Jul 30 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45
Millbrook Pool
May 12-May 21 Tu & Th 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
May 12-May 21 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 9:30-10:00am Fee: $45
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $45
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 10:50-11:20am Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 10:10-10:40am Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 9:30-10:00am Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $45
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 10:10-10:40am Fee: $60
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Aug 8-Aug 29 Sa 9:30-10:00am Fee: $45
Aug 8-Aug 29 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Aug 8-Aug 29 Sa 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $45
Optimist Pool
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 9:30-10:00am Fee: $45
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 10:10-10:40am Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 10:10-10:40am Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 10:50-11:20am Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 9:30-10:00am Fee: $45
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 10:50-11:20am Fee: $60
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Pullen Aquatic Center
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 10:10-10:40am Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 10:10-10:40am Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Ridge Road Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Jun 29-Jul 2 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Jul 13-Jul 16 M-Th 9:40-10:10am Fee: $45
Jul 13-Jul 16 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45
Jul 27-Jul 30 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45
Aug 3-Aug 6 M-Th 9:40-10:10am Fee: $45
Preschool Aquatics Swim Level 3
Age: 3-5 yrs. Participants must have completed exit skills in Level 2 preschool swim lessons. While building on skills learned in Level 2, participants learn to coordinate simultaneous and alternating arm and leg actions. Level 3 lets participants master skills without assistance.
Age: 3-18 yrs. Experience competitive swimming in a fun, enjoyable and relaxed environment. Prerequisite: Participants must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted.
Biltmore Hills Pool
Biltmore Hills Pool Barracudas - Ages 3-18
Jun 15-Aug 10 M & W 6:00-6:45pm Fee: $82
Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center
Buffaloe Blue Whales - Ages 3-10
Jun 15-Aug 10 M & W 5:00-5:45pm Fee: $82
Buffaloe Blue Whales - Ages 11-18
Jun 15-Aug 10 M & W 4:00-4:45pm Fee: $82
Buffaloe Blue Whales - Ages 3-18
Jun 15-Aug 10 M & W 6:00-6:45pm Fee: $82
Lake Johnson Pool
Lake Johnson Green Stingrays - Ages 3-18
Jun 15-Aug 10 M & W 9:00-9:45am Fee: $82
Lake Johnson Green Stingrays - Ages 3-10
Jun 15-Aug 10 M & W 6:00-6:45pm Fee: $82
- Ages 3-10
Jun 15-Aug 10 M & W 6:00-6:45pm Fee: $82
Pullen Pirates - Ages 11-18
Jun 15-Aug 10 M & W 7:00-7:45pm Fee: $82
Ridge Road Pool
Ridge Road Red Dolphins - Ages 3-18
Jun 15-Aug 10 M & W 9:00-9:45am Fee: $82
Ridge Road Red Dolphins - Ages 3-10
Jun 15-Aug 10 M & W 6:00-6:45pm Fee: $82
Ridge Road Red Dolphins - Ages 11-18
Jun 15-Aug 10 M & W 7:00-7:45pm Fee: $82
Swim Lesson - Level 1
Intro Water Skills
Age: 6-12 yrs. School-age participants learn elementary aquatic skills. This class helps participants enjoy and feel comfortable in the water, learn underwater exploration while opening eyes, blow bubbles and float with assistance. Participants start developing
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 10:50-11:20am Fee: $60 Lake Johnson Green Stingrays - Ages 11-18 good attitudes and safe practices around
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 9:30-10:00am
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 10:50-11:20am
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Pullen Aquatic Center
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 10:10-10:40am
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 10:10-10:40am
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Ridge Road Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:10-10:40am
Jun 29-Jul 2 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:10-10:40am
Jul 13-Jul 16 M-Th 9:40-10:10am
Jul 13-Jul 16 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm
Jul 27-Jul 30 M-Th 5:10-5:40pm
Aug 3-Aug 6 M-Th 9:40-10:10am
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Jun 15-Aug 10 M & W 7:00-7:45pm
Longview Pool
Longview Sharks - Ages 3-10
Jun 15-Aug 10 M & W 6:00-6:45pm
Longview Sharks - Ages 3-18
Jun 15-Aug 10 M & W 9:00-9:45am Longview Sharks - Ages 11-18
Jun 15-Aug 10 M & W 7:00-7:45pm
Millbrook Pool
Millbrook Marlins - Ages 3-10
Jun 15-Aug 10 M & W 6:00-6:45pm
Millbrook Marlins - Ages 11-18
Jun 15-Aug 10 M & W 7:00-7:45pm
Millbrook Marlins - Ages 3-18
Jun 15-Aug 10 M & W 8:30-9:15am
Optimist Pool
Optimist Otters - Ages 3-18
Jun 15-Aug 10 M & W 9:00-9:45am
Optimist Otters - Ages 3-10
Jun 15-Aug 10 M & W 6:00-6:45pm
Optimist Otters - Ages 11-18
Jun 15-Aug 10 M & W 7:00-7:45pm
Fee: $82
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Fee: $82
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Fee: $82 the water.
Biltmore Hills Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jun 22-Jun 25 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Jul 6-Jul 9 M-Th 10:20-10:50am Fee: $45
Jul 6-Jul 9 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jul 20-Jul 23 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Aug 3-Aug 6 M-Th 10:20-10:50am Fee: $45
Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Jun 2-Jun 18 Tu & Th 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $60
Jun 2-Jun 18 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $45
Jun 30-Jul 16 Tu & Th 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $60
Jun 30-Jul 16 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $45
Jul 28-Aug 13 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Lake Johnson Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jun 22-Jun 25 M-Th 10:20-10:50am Fee: $45
Jun 22-Jun 25 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Youth
Pullen Aquatic Center Pullen Pirates
Jul 6-Jul 9 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jul 20-Jul 23 M-Th 10:20-10:50am Fee: $45
Jul 20-Jul 23 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45 Longview Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jun 29-Jul 2 M-Th 10:20-10:50am Fee: $45
Jun 29-Jul 2 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jul 13-Jul 16 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Jul 27-Jul 30 M-Th 10:20-10:50am Fee: $45
Jul 27-Jul 30 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45 Millbrook Pool
May 12-May 21 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $45
May 12-May 21 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 8:50-9:20am Fee: $45
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 10:50-11:20am Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 8:50-9:20am Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 10:50-11:20am Fee: $60
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Aug 8-Aug 29 Sa 8:50-9:20am Fee: $45
Aug 8-Aug 29 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Optimist Pool
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 10:50-11:20am Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 10:50-11:20am Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 5:10-5:40pm Fee: $60
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 10:50-11:20am Fee: $60
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60 Pullen Aquatic Center
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 10:50-11:20am Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 10:50-11:20am Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60 Ridge Road Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jun 29-Jul 2 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jul 13-Jul 16 M-Th 10:20-10:50am Fee: $45
Jul 13-Jul 16 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Jul 27-Jul 30 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Aug 3-Aug 6 M-Th 10:20-10:50am Fee: $45
Swim Lesson - Level 2
Fundamental Skills Age: 6-12 yrs. Participants must have completed exit skills in Level 1. In Level 2, participants go underwater completely while blowing bubbles from their noses and mouths. Participants learn to float without support and to recover to a vertical position. This level marks the beginning of true locomotor skills while building on the skills learned in Level 1. Biltmore Hills Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jun 22-Jun 25 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Jul 6-Jul 9 M-Th 10:20-10:50am Fee: $45
Jul 6-Jul 9 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jul 20-Jul 23 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Aug 3-Aug 6 M-Th 10:20-10:50am Fee: $45
Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Jun 2-Jun 18 Tu & Th 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $60
Jun 2-Jun 18 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $45
Jun 30-Jul 16 Tu & Th 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $60
Jun 30-Jul 16 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $45
Jul 28-Aug 13 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Lake Johnson Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jun 22-Jun 25 M-Th 10:20-10:50am Fee: $45
Jun 22-Jun 25 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Jul 6-Jul 9 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jul 20-Jul 23 M-Th 10:20-10:50am Fee: $45
Jul 20-Jul 23 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45 Longview Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jun 29-Jul 2 M-Th 10:20-10:50am Fee: $45
Jun 29-Jul 2 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jul 13-Jul 16 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Jul 27-Jul 30 M-Th 10:20-10:50am Fee: $45
Jul 27-Jul 30 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45 Millbrook Pool
May 12-May 21 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
May 12-May 21 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $45
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 10:50-11:20am Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 10:50-11:20am Fee: $60
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Aug 8-Aug 29 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Optimist Pool
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $60
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60
Pullen Aquatic Center
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 10:50-11:20am Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 10:50-11:20am Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60 Ridge Road Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jun 29-Jul 2 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jul 13-Jul 16 M-Th 10:20-10:50am Fee: $45
Jul 13-Jul 16 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Jul 27-Jul 30 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Aug 3-Aug 6 M-Th 10:20-10:50am Fee: $45
Swim Lesson - Level 3
Stroke Development
Age: 6-12 yrs. Participants must have completed exit skills in Level 2. They will learn to coordinate alternating and simultaneous arm and leg actions of several strokes. Level 3 lets participants perform skills without assistance and learn survival float, elementary
backstroke, dolphin and scissor kicks and coordination of the front crawl.
Biltmore Hills Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jun 22-Jun 25 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Jul 6-Jul 9 M-Th 10:20-10:50am Fee: $45
Jul 6-Jul 9 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jul 20-Jul 23 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Aug 3-Aug 6 M-Th 10:20-10:50am Fee: $45
Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Jun 2-Jun 18 Tu & Th 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $60
Jun 2-Jun 18 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $45
Jun 30-Jul 16 Tu & Th 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $60
Jun 30-Jul 16 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $45
Jul 28-Aug 13 Tu & Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $60
Lake Johnson Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jun 22-Jun 25 M-Th 10:20-10:50am Fee: $45
Jun 22-Jun 25 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Jul 6-Jul 9 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jul 20-Jul 23 M-Th 10:20-10:50am Fee: $45
Jul 20-Jul 23 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Longview Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jun 29-Jul 2 M-Th 10:20-10:50am Fee: $45
Jun 29-Jul 2 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jul 13-Jul 16 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Jul 27-Jul 30 M-Th 10:20-10:50am Fee: $45
Jul 27-Jul 30 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Millbrook Pool
May 12-May 21 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $45
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 7:10-7:40pm Fee: $60
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $60
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60
Aug 8-Aug 29 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Optimist Pool
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:10-10:40am Fee: $45
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $60
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60
Pullen Aquatic Center
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 7:10-7:40pm Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 10:50-11:20am Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 10:50-11:20am Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60
Ridge Road Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jun 29-Jul 2 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Jul 13-Jul 16 M-Th 10:20-10:50am Fee: $45
Jul 13-Jul 16 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Jul 27-Jul 30 M-Th 5:50-6:20pm Fee: $45
Aug 3-Aug 6 M-Th 10:20-10:50am Fee: $45
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Swim Lesson - Level 4
Stroke Improvement
Age: 6-12 yrs. Participants must have completed exit skills in Level 3. In Level 4 swim lessons, the back crawl and breaststroke are introduced. Endurance is also a key factor for this course. Participants continue to build upon the scissor kick and dolphin kick by adding the arms for sidestroke and butterfly.
Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60
Jun 2-Jun 18 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60
Lake Johnson Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $45
Jun 22-Jun 25 M-Th 11:00-11:30am Fee: $45
Jun 22-Jun 25 M-Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $45
Jul 20-Jul 23 M-Th 11:00-11:30am Fee: $45
Jul 20-Jul 23 M-Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $45
Lake Johnson Pool
Jul 6-Jul 9 M-Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $45
Longview Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $45
Jun 29-Jul 2 M-Th 11:00-11:30am Fee: $45
Jun 29-Jul 2 M-Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $45
Jul 13-Jul 16 M-Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $45
Jul 27-Jul 30 M-Th 11:00-11:30am Fee: $45
Jul 27-Jul 30 M-Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $45 Millbrook Pool
May 12-May 21 Tu & Th 7:10-7:40pm Fee: $45
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $45
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 7:10-7:40pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 7:10-7:40pm Fee: $60
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $45
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $60
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 7:10-7:40pm Fee: $60
Aug 8-Aug 29 Sa 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $45 Optimist Pool
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 7:10-7:40pm Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 7:10-7:40pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 7:10-7:40pm Fee: $60
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $60
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 7:10-7:40pm Fee: $60 Optimist Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45 Pullen Aquatic Center
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $60
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60 Ridge Road Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $45
Jun 29-Jul 2 M-Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $45
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $45
Jul 13-Jul 16 M-Th 11:00-11:30am Fee: $45
Jul 13-Jul 16 M-Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $45
Jul 27-Jul 30 M-Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $45
Aug 3-Aug 6 M-Th 11:00-11:30am Fee: $45
Swim Lesson - Level 5 Stroke Refinement
Age: 6-12 yrs. Participants must have completed exit skills in Level 4 swim lessons. In Level 5 swim lessons, participants coordinate and refine all strokes. Flip turns on both front and back are introduced in this course. Endurance and distance are important in this course.
Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60
Jun 2-Jun 18 Tu & Th 6:30-7:00pm Fee: $60
Millbrook Pool
May 12-May 21 Tu & Th 7:10-7:40pm Fee: $45
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $45
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 7:10-7:40pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 7:10-7:40pm Fee: $60
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $45
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 7:10-7:40pm Fee: $60
Aug 8-Aug 29 Sa 11:30am-12:00pm Fee: $45
Optimist Pool
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 7:10-7:40pm Fee: $60
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 7:10-7:40pm Fee: $60
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 7:10-7:40pm Fee: $60
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:50-11:20am Fee: $45
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 7:10-7:40pm Fee: $60
Adult
Adult Learning the Basics Swim Class
Age: 13-99 yrs. This class helps teens and adults overcome their fear of the water and learn the basic skills for a minimum level of water competency. Participants strive for skill and stroke performance, to be able to jump into deep water from the side, swim front crawl for 15 yards, maintain position by treading or floating for 30 seconds and swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards.
Biltmore Hills Pool
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 11:30am-12:10pm Fee: $51
Jun 22-Jun 25 M-Th 6:30-7:10pm Fee: $51
Jul 6-Jul 9 M-Th 11:00-11:40am Fee: $51
Jul 6-Jul 9 M-Th 6:30-7:10pm Fee: $51
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 11:30am-12:10pm Fee: $51
Jul 20-Jul 23 M-Th 6:30-7:10pm Fee: $51
Aug 3-Aug 6 M-Th 11:00-11:40am Fee: $51
Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 6:30-7:10pm Fee: $66
Jun 2-Jun 18 Tu & Th 10:10-10:40am Fee: $66
Jun 2-Jun 18 Tu & Th 6:30-7:10pm Fee: $66
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 12:10-12:50pm Fee: $51
Jun 30-Jul 16 Tu & Th 10:10-10:40am Fee: $66
Jun 30-Jul 16 Tu & Th 6:30-7:10pm Fee: $66
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 12:10-12:50pm Fee: $51
Jul 28-Aug 13 Tu & Th 6:30-7:10pm Fee: $66
Millbrook Pool
May 12-May 21 Tu & Th 7:10-7:50pm Fee: $51
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 8:40-9:20am Fee: $51
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 7:10-7:50pm Fee: $66
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 8:40-9:20am Fee: $51
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 7:10-7:50pm Fee: $66
Aug 8-Aug 29 Sa 8:40-9:20am Fee: $51 Optimist Pool
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 7:10-7:50pm Fee: $66
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 7:10-7:50pm Fee: $66
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 7:10-7:50pm Fee: $66
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 7:10-7:50pm Fee: $66
Pullen Aquatic Center
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 7:10-7:50pm Fee: $66
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 7:10-7:50pm Fee: $66
Adult Refining Swim Strokes Class
Age: 13-99 yrs. This class is for teens or adults who want to improve their foundational skills and swimming strokes to gain an overall level of comfort in the water.
Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 6:30-7:10pm Fee: $66
Jun 2-Jun 18 Tu & Th 6:30-7:10pm Fee: $66
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 12:10-12:50pm Fee: $51
Jun 30-Jul 16 Tu & Th 6:30-7:10pm Fee: $66
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 12:10-12:50pm Fee: $51
Jul 28-Aug 13 Tu & Th 6:30-7:10pm Fee: $66
Optimist Pool
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 7:10-7:50pm Fee: $66
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 7:10-7:50pm Fee: $66
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 7:10-7:50pm Fee: $66
Aug 4-Aug 20 Tu & Th 7:10-7:50pm Fee: $66
Pullen Aquatic Center
May 5-May 21 Tu & Th 7:10-7:50pm Fee: $66
Jun 9-Jun 25 Tu & Th 7:10-7:50pm Fee: $66
Jul 7-Jul 23 Tu & Th 7:10-7:50pm Fee: $66
Family
Lifeguard Training
Age: 15-99 yrs. This American Red Cross course trains participants in the basic skills needed to lifeguard at traditional pools. This course includes First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Participants must complete a prerequisite skills test in the first class (participants have 2 opportunities to successfully complete the skills). The skills include a Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence –Jump in, submerge, resurface and swim 150 yards continuously using the front crawl or breaststroke demonstrating rhythmic breathing, tread water for 2-minutes, finish the skill by swimming an additional 50 yards, and a timed brick retrieval in deep water using a 10 lb. brick. Individuals who are unable to successfully complete the exam will be withdrawn from the course and forfeit $100 of their registration fee. There is an online portion of this course that MUST BE COMPLETE PRIOR to the first class session. The online portion requires internet access and takes 6-8 hours to complete. Participants will be contacted using the email/phone number associated with the RecLink account to complete enrollment in the online portion of the course. Individuals that do not complete the online course prior to the first class session will be withdrawn from the course and forfeit $150 of their enrollment fee. To successfully complete the course and receive certifications participants must have 100% class attendance, demonstrate competency in all rescue skills, successfully complete final skill scenarios, and pass the multiple-choice written exam with a minimum score of 80%. Participants must be 15 years old by the last day of the course. A picture ID with proof of age will be required on the first night of class. This class meets Friday 4:00-9:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-7:00pm and Sunday 9:00am-6:00pm. Course Fee: $251.00 Pullen Aquatic Center
May 1-May 3 F-Su 9:00am-5:00pm Fee: $251
May 15-May 17 F-Su 9:00am-5:00pm Fee: $251
Jun 5-Jun 7 F-Su 9:00am-5:00pm Fee: $251
Jun 15-Jun 17 M-W 9:00am-5:00pm Fee: $251
Jul 10-Jul 12 F-Su 9:00am-5:00pm Fee: $251
Aug 28-Aug 30 F-Su 9:00am-5:00pm Fee: $251
The City of Raleigh believes that arts, culture, and creativity enhance our quality of life, boost the economy, and help connect our communities. With the help of two volunteer advisory groups, the Arts Commission and the Public Art and Design Board, Raleigh Arts oversees a portfolio of programs, funding opportunities and creative placemaking initiatives including:
• Artist Opportunities, resources, and capacity building
• Arts Grants that provide $1.9 million to non-profit organizations each year
• Exhibitions and the Municipal Art Collection
• Medal of Arts and Gifts of Gold Awards
• Neighborhood Art Funds
• Piedmont Laureate Program
• Public Art including the Percent for Art program and Citizen-Initiated Projects
• Pullen and Sertoma Arts Centers
• Universal Access and the Arts Initiatives
To learn more visit www.raleighnc.gov/arts and follow us on social media.
Facebook: @OfficeofRaleighArts
Instagram: @Raleigh_Arts
Twitter: @RaleighArts
Pullen Arts Center
105 Pullen Road Raleigh, NC 27607, (919)996-6126
Director: Kendal Draper
Pullen Arts Center is a community arts education facility focused on serving artists of all ages and skill levels. Programs are instructed by professional teaching artists focused in pottery, bookmaking, printmaking, painting, drawing, jewelry, and more. Studio memberships are available to qualified students wishing to continue their artistic journey by working in our studios. Pullen Arts Center is located in the north Pullen Park campus, across from the NCSU Belltower, Gregg Museum, and Theatre in the Park. This vibrant area is the perfect setting to spark creativity.
Pullen
Arts Center’s Gallery Exhibits
GALLERY SPACES
Main Gallery: This second-floor gallery features group exhibitions of emerging and professional artists.
Youth & Teen Gallery: This first-floor gallery features works by young artists.
Chalk Wall Murals: Local artist murals near the first-floor entrance
Exhibitions are free, open to the public, and on display during normal operating hours.
Monday -Thursday from 9:00am-10:00pm Fridays -Closed Saturday -Sunday from 9:00am-5:00pm
Sertoma Arts Center
1400 W. Millbrook Road Raleigh, NC 27612, (919)996-2329
Director: Julia Meder
Sertoma Arts Center is a hub of community creativity, offering classes in painting, drawing, sewing & fiber arts, printmaking, jewelry, glass fusing, pottery, music and fitness. Sertoma’s programming serves all ages, all abilities, and all levels of art experience. Beginning in the Summer of 2026, Sertoma will close for an expansion and renovation but will continue to offer Arts Programming across the City of Raleigh. Learn more at www.raleighnc.gov/arts/places/ sertoma-arts-center. Questions? Email sertomaartscenter@ raleighnc.gov.
Gallery Hours – Exhibits are on display in the lobby and hall gallery during normal operating hours. For exhibits in the Raleigh Room please call Sertoma for viewing hours.
Raleigh Room, Display Cases and Hall Gallery: M-Th 9am-10pm F 9am-1pm Sa 10am-5pm Su 12-5pm
Sertoma Arts Center’s Gallery Exhibits
MAY-JUNE Raleigh Room: Adam Cooley
Hall Gallery: Natacha Sochat and Rachel Stewart
Wall Case: Linette Knight
Small Display Case: Beverly Lovelace
Large Display Case: Julie Hinson
Art - Krafty Kids
Age: 3-5 yrs. Get your creative juices flowing in this class focused on creating! Join us for a different and creative arts-and-crafts project or edible creation. A new project is introduced with each themed class. Staff provides supplies; you provide the fun! Preregistration is required, and the fee is per class.
Optimist Community Center – Fee: $8
Mother’s Day Surprise
May 8 F 12:30-1:30pm
May 9 Sa 12:30-1:30pm
Father’s Day Surprise
Jun 12 F 12:30-1:30pm
Jun 13 Sa 12:30-1:30pm
Summer Sunshine
Jul 11 Sa 12:30-1:30pm
Slice of Fun
Aug 7 F 12:30-1:30pm
Slice of Fun
Aug 8 Sa 12:30-1:30pm
Art - Storyland Adventures with ARTimals in a van GOgh
Age: 1-3 yrs. Join our adventure through Storyland with ARTimals in a van GOgh. We start by having a visit from an ARTimal in a van and sharing a story that goes with the theme for that day. Children will participate in story time and make arts and crafts projects at each adventure. Parent participation is required. Class length is four weeks.
Optimist Community Center – Fee: $45
May 6-May 27 W 10:15-11:00am
Butterfly Ballerina’s
Age: 2-3 yrs. Your little dancer will have tons of fun learning the basics of ballet and tap. The class will help them develop balance, coordination, and self-confidence. They will learn basic technique, body positions, and steps. Everything they learn will come together in an end of course performance for the parents to enjoy.
Hill Street Neighborhood Center – Fee: $30
May 5-May 26 Tu 5:00-5:30pm
Jun 2-Jun 23 Tu 5:00-5:30pm Jul 7-Jul 28 Tu 5:00-5:30pm Aug 4-Aug 25 Tu 5:00-5:30pm
Creative Movements Tinies
Age: 1-3 yrs. Enroll your little mover and shaker in a Zumbini style of dance today! Basic steps, combinations and technical training will enhance your tiny, but mighty dancer’s coordination, vocabulary and peer support building. Opportunities for further parent and child bonding will encourage little groovers to refine their technique in a fun and safe environment.
Greystone Recreation Center – Fee: $49
Tuesday Evening Session
May 5-May 26 Tu 4:30-5:15pm
Jun 2-Jun 23 Tu 4:30-5:15pm
Jul 7-Jul 28 Tu 4:30-5:15pm Aug 4-Aug 25 Tu 4:30-5:15pm
Raleigh Little Theatre
Theatre In The Park Website: www.theatreinthepark.com Website: http://raleighlittletheatre.org/ Email: info@theatreinthepark.com Email: info@raleighlittletheatre.org
Box Office: 919-821-3111
Box Office 919-831-6058
Business Office: 919-831-6936
Since 1936, Raleigh Little Theatre is Theatre In The Park, located in the a welcoming community using theatre northern end of Raleigh’s Pullen Park, to enrich, educate, entertain and engage provides a quality theatre experience volunteers, students, and audiences of to a diverse audience base in Raleigh all ages. Programs include plays for adult and the surrounding areas. We also and family audiences, classes and camps offer the public an opportunity to for all ages, and volunteer opportunities. become involved and participate in For tickets, visit the creation and development of live raleighlittletheatre.org theatre through classes, productions or call 919-821-3111. and volunteer opportunities in order to nurture a general appreciation and
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS respect for the arts.
School of Rock, Musical
June 5-28, 2026
Hadestown: Teen Edition, Musical
July 25-August 10, 2025
Sensory-Friendly: Thursday, July 31, at 8:00pm
Dance- Tap and Twirl
Age: 4-5 yrs. Your little dancer will have tons of fun learning the basics of ballet and tap. The class will help develop balance, coordination and self-confidence. Students will learn basic technique, body position and steps. Hill Street Neighborhood Center – Fee: $40
May 5-May 26 Tu 5:30-6:30pm Jun 2-Jun 23 Tu 5:30-6:30pm Jul 7-Jul 28 Tu 5:30-6:30pm Aug 4-Aug 25 Tu 5:30-6:30pm
Family Pottery - Clay with Me! Book Series
Age: 3-5 yrs. Come join us as we read a fun themed book together and then build a clay project based on the book. We will build the clay piece on day 1 and glaze it on day 2. Pieces will be left for firing and available for pickup 2-3 weeks after the class. These collaborative classes require adult participation. Class fee includes one adult and one child; please register child only. All materials provided. 2 Sessions. Instructor: Kim Lomax Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $45
A House for Hermit Crab
May 2-May 9 Sa 3:00-4:30pm
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Jun 22-Jun 29 M 5:00-6:30pm
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS
The Revolutionists
June 4-6, 11-13 at 7:30pm
June 7 & 14 at 3:00pm
Evil Dead: The Musical
August 6-8, 13-15 at 7:30pm
August 9 & 16 at 3:00pm
For tickets, visit theatreinthepark.com or call 919-831-6058.
Family Pottery - Intergeneration Clay Exploration
Age: 3-4 yrs. Bring your curiosity and the child in your life to Pullen Arts Center for a special cooperative art-making experience! We’ll work in our dedicated Youth Clay studio, where you’ll learn a little about working with clay while learning even more about your child and the creative process. We’ll use the slab roller and pinch-forming to create unique handbuilt vessels and/ or sculptural objects using low-fire clay, and we’ll decorate our works using stroke-and-coat glazes. Projects will be fired after class and ready for pickup within 2-3 weeks. Class fee includes one adult and one child--parent, grandparent, or other adult welcome. Please register child only. All materials provided. 1 session. Instructor: Emily Malpass Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $25 Jun 2 Tu 10:00-11:15am
Mommy and Me Craft Day
Age: 0-5 yrs. Celebrate the special bond between mothers and their little ones in this fun, hands-on crafting session designed for preschoolers and their caregivers. Together, you’ll create heartfelt, keepsake crafts just in time for Mother’s Day – perfect for gifting or cherishing at home. All materials are provided; just bring your creativity and wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy!
Millbrook Exchange Community Center May 7 Th 10:30am-12:00pm
Pre-K & Parent: Acting
Through Storytelling
Age: 3-5 yrs. Step into a world of imagination and play with your little one in this engaging Pre-K class designed for children and their grown-ups! Through lively storytelling, movement, and simple role-play, young learners will explore characters, emotions, and environment in a fun, supportive space. This class encourages creativity, language development, and social skills – all while strengthening the bond between child and parent. Perfect for budding performers and imaginative minds!
Greystone Recreation Center – Fee: $76
May 2-May 30 Sa 9:15-10:00am
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 9:15-10:00am
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 9:15-10:00am
Aug 8-Aug 29 Sa 9:15-10:00am
Tiny Tot Dancers
Age: 3-4 yrs. Enroll your budding ballet/ tap dancers in this fun dance class. Steps, combinations, and technical training will enhance your young dancer’s coordination, vocabulary, and knowledge of music. Dancers will refine their technique in a fun and safe environment.
Instructor: Chrystall Davis
Greystone Recreation Center – Fee: $41
May 6-May 27 W 4:30-5:00pm
Jun 3-Jun 24 W 4:30-5:00pm
Jul 8-Jul 29 W 4:30-5:00pm
Aug 5-Aug 26 W 4:30-5:00pm
Toddler Beats
Age: 3-5 yrs. Your blossoming dancer will have fun learning through music, movement, and age-appropriate instruments, while helping to develop balance, coordination, self-confidence, and inspire imagination through movement. Children will learn different techniques, body positions and team building concepts with activities to foster an environment to further develop our budding dancer’s attention span.
Greystone Recreation Center – Fee: $49
May 5-May 26 Tu 5:30-6:15pm
Jun 2-Jun 23 Tu 5:30-6:15pm
Jul 7-Jul 28 Tu 5:30-6:15pm Aug 4-Aug 25 Tu 5:30-6:15pm
Zumbini
Age: 2-5 yrs. Zumbini combines music, movement, and interactive activities that help children develop coordination, social skills, and self-expression, all while having a blast! Parents will love watching their kids build confidence and friendships in a safe, supportive environment.
Hill Street Neighborhood Center – Fee: $40
Age 2-3
May 4-Jun 1 M 5:00-5:45pm
Jun 8-Jun 29 M 5:00-5:45pm
Jul 13-Aug 3 M 5:00-5:45pm
Aug 10-Aug 31 M 5:00-5:45pm
Age 4-5
May 4-Jun 1 M 5:45-6:30pm
Jun 8-Jun 29 M 5:45-6:30pm
Jul 13-Aug 3 M 5:45-6:30pm
Aug 10-Aug 31 M 5:45-6:30pm
Youth
African Dance for Youth
Age: 7-14 yrs. The month of May will be the final session until Fall 2026. No NEW students will be accepted into the program. Participants will learn the fundamentals of African Dance starting with basic movements and progressing to choreographed dance steps. Emphasis is on technique, dance steps and understanding how dance and drum rhythms are closely intertwined. This is a high spirited, high powered rhythmic dance experience for anyone who loves to dance. Clothing should be loose fitting. Instructor Ms. E is the owner of Ethyln Lassiter’s Dance Ensemble. Barwell Road Community Center – Fee: $54
May 2-May 16 Sa 11:30am-12:15pm
Ballet & Lyrical Fusion at Greystone Age: 8-12 yrs. This is an introductory class that combines the grace and structure of traditional classical ballet with the musicality and elements of jazz found in contemporary lyrical dance. During this class, dancers will learn traditional ballet technique, positioning, and execution. They will also learn simple lyrical dance choreography that uses their ballet skills while also allowing them to learn how to connect with music and use their bodies to convey emotion. Dancers should wear either ballet shoes (with straps instead of laces, if possible), pirouettes (lyrical shoes), foot undies, or non-slip socks. Attire: Loose-fitting clothes are recommended. Leotard, tights & tutu are welcomed, but not required. Instructor: Chrystall Davis
Greystone Recreation Center – Fee: $41
May 6-May 27 W 5:45-6:30pm
Jun 3-Jun 24 W 5:45-6:30pm
Jul 8-Jul 29 W 5:45-6:30pm Aug 5-Aug 26 W 5:45-6:30pm
Ballet I
Age: 3-12 yrs. May will be the final session until Fall 2026. There will be a recital for family and friends. No NEW students will be accepted. This is a continual program to allow children to build their skills. Students will be introduced to the structure of a ballet class, basic ballet vocabulary, alignment and posture and the five positions of ballet, stressing the importance of proper posture. Traditional barre work, center work and combinations are included in all classes. Students focus
on balance, strength, coordination and poise. Instructor Ms. E is the owner of Ethlyn Lassiter’s Dance Ensemble. Barwell Road Community Center – Fee: $54 May 2-May 30 Sa 9:30-10:15am
Ballet II
Age: 5-12 yrs. Ballet II-Needs Instructor Approval. The month of May will be the final class session until Fall 2026. No NEW students will be accepted. Ballet II expands on fundamental ballet concepts with an age-appropriate progression of skills. Students will begin to develop proper turnout and placement in the basic positions, while continuing to build coordination, spatial awareness, and body alignment suited to their developmental level. Traditional barre exercises will be introduced with a focus on technical accuracy and age-appropriate execution. These skills will then be applied in center floor work, where students start to connect their barre training to movement combinations performed in the center. Instructor Ms. E is the owner Ethlyn Lassiter’s Dance Ensemble. **No New Students -End of Year Recital**
Barwell Road Community Center – Fee: $54
May 2-May 30 Sa 10:30-11:15am
Crafty Wednesdays
Age: yrs. Join us for a mid-week creativity break! Kids can enjoy easy, fun crafts at the John Chavis Memorial Park Playground while exploring their imagination and making something special to take home.
John Chavis Community Center
May 6-Aug 26 W 11:00am-12:00pm
Dancin’ Feet
Age: 6-8 yrs. Your dancer will have tons of fun learning the basics of ballet, tap, and jazz. This class will help them develop balance, coordination, and self-confidence. All while learning basic technique, body positions and steps in each style of dance. Everything they learn will come together for an end of session performance for the parents to enjoy.
Hill Street Neighborhood Center – Fee: $41
May 7-May 28 Th 5:30-6:30pm
Jun 4-Jun 25 Th 5:30-6:30pm
Jul 9-Jul 30 Th 5:30-6:30pm Aug 6-Aug 27 Th 5:30-6:30pm
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Homeschool & Afterschool Art Time
Age: 7-12 yrs. Come join us for this four-week class. We will explore art elements such as line and color composition. We will use many kinds of media, such as watercolor, tempera, chalk and acrylic paint. This class will at times get a little messy, so it is advisable to wear old clothes or bring an old T-shirt.
Optimist Community Center – Fee: $55
May 6-May 27 W 1:30-3:00pm
Homeschool Art Time
Age: 4-6 yrs. Join us for this four-week art class. We will explore art elements using watercolor, tempera, chalk and acrylic paint. This class will at times get a little messy, so it is advisable to wear old clothes or bring an old T-shirt. Class length is four weeks.
Optimist Community Center – Fee: $30 May 6-May 27 W 11:30am-12:30pm
Little Ballerinas and Ballerinos @ Greystone
Age: 5-7 yrs. Enroll your budding ballet/ tap dancers in Little Ballerinas. Steps, combinations, and technical training will enhance your young dancer’s coordination, vocabulary, and knowledge of music. Dancers will refine their technique in a fun and safe environment.
Instructor: Chrystall Davis Greystone Recreation Center – Fee: $41
May 6-May 27 W 5:00-5:45pm
Jun 3-Jun 24 W 5:00-5:45pm
Jul 8-Jul 29 W 5:00-5:45pm
Aug 5-Aug 26 W 5:00-5:45pm
Paint & Play: Creative Fun for Kids
Age: 7-10 yrs. Follow Along, Learn to Paint, and Make Something
Awesome!This playful, step-by-step paint-along class is made just for kids! Each session, young artists will create a fun and colorful masterpiece while learning basic painting techniques like mixing colors, using brushes, and creating cool shapes. No experience needed-just bring your imagination and get ready to have fun with paint! All materials included.
Optimist Community Center – Fee: $30
May 5-May 26 Tu 4:30-6:00pm
Plant Pals
Age: 5-10 yrs. Let’s dig in and make a new leafy friend! In this two-hour class, kids will decorate their own special pot, plant seeds, and bring their “Plant Pal” to life. We'll play games, get a little messy with soil, and learn fun ways to help our green buddies grow big and strong. Each child will take home their very own Plant Pal to care for and watch sprout!
Optimist Community Center – Fee: $20
Jun 18 Th 6:30-8:30pm Aug 20 Th 6:30-8:30pm
Pottery - Whiskers, Paws, and Tails
Age: 7-11 yrs. In this fun workshop, kids will create their own cat and mouse figures!, They will sculpt, and decorate clay to bring these characters to life. adding their personal touch to each piece. Perfect for young artists who love animals and creativity! All supplies included. 2 Sessions. Instructor: Patty Merrell
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $36 May 14-May 21 Th 4:15-5:30pm
Slime Party
Age: 7-15 yrs. Get ready to stretch, squish, and swirl your very own slime creations! In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to make different types of slime using safe, kid-friendly ingredients. We'll add colors, textures, and mix-ins to create unique batches that you can take home. Perfect for slime enthusiasts of all skill levels, this messy but magical class encourages creativity, sensory play, and lots of fun. All supplies are included.
Optimist Community Center – Fee: $25
May 21 Th 6:30-8:30pm
Jul 23 Th 6:30-8:30pm
Tumbling - Rumblin Tumblers
Age: 4-5 yrs. Join us for an exciting adventure in tumbling that will have your child rolling and leaping with joy! In this class, children will learn the basic building blocks of tumbling, including forward rolls, backward rolls, cartwheels, and handstands. Our experienced instructors will break down these skills into easy to follow steps, ensuring your child’s safety while they learn. Through a series of playful activities and games, We'll help kids improve their coordination and balance. Tumbling is an excellent way to boost self-confidence. Children will overcome challenges, achieve goals, and celebrate their accomplishments, fostering a sense of pride in their abilities. We encourage kids to express themselves through movement and creativity. Safety is our top priority and our dedicated instructors are trained to ensure a safe environment.
Collage is French for “to glue”. Learn how to use this technique to create an artist book made by arranging fragments of paper and other materials. Bring collage characters and stories to life in this class that’s full of fun and surprises! All supplies included. 1 session. Instructor: Julia Einstein
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $30
Ages 6-8
Jul 11 Sa 10:00-11:30am
Ages 9-12
Jul 25 Sa 10:00-11:30am
Youth Drawing - Illustrating Art
Age: 6-10 yrs. Discover the fun of visiting our Pullen Arts Center neighbor, The Gregg Museum of Art, as an artist does -with a sketchbook, pencil, and looking eyes! Using a range of drawing tools and exploring techniques, you’ll illustrate this visit to create a book of your favorites among the museum’s collection of art and artifacts. It’ll be a visual storybook! All supplies included. 1 session.
Instructor: Julia Einstein
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $30
Jun 6 Sa 10:00-11:30am
Youth PaintingPlein Air at Pullen Arts Age: 6-10 yrs. Artists love to paint en plein air (that’s French for “in the open air”). With palette, canvas, paints, and brushes, young artists will venture into the Pullen Arts Center gardens to discover the joy of making a landscape painting! All supplies included. 1 session. Instructor: Julia Einstein Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $30 Jun 20 Sa 10:00-11:30am
Youth PaintingThe Painter’s Studio Age: 6-8 yrs. Enter into the creative process in your own studio at Pullen Arts Center! From inspiration sketches and experiments with artistic techniques to creating a final series of paintings on canvas, you’ll enjoy the art of being an artist. All supplies included. 4 sessions.
Instructor: Julia Einstein
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $120
Ages 6-8
May 2-May 23 Sa 10:00-11:30am
Ages 9-12
Aug 8-Aug 29 Sa 10:00-11:30am
Youth Painting - Watercolor World
Age: 6-10 yrs. Explore the watery world of painting with wet on wet and lots of other techniques used by watercolor artists. You’ll sample a variety of effects with this magical medium and go home with your own masterpiece on paper. All supplies included. 1 session. Instructor:
Julia Einstein
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $45
May 30 Sa 10:00-11:30am
Youth Pottery - Clay Craft: Birds in a Nest
Age: 5-8 yrs. In this class, young potters will look at how local birds build their nests, then create their unique bird in a nest from clay and decorate it with colorful underglazes. Projects will be left for firing and available for pickup 2-3 weeks after the last class. All supplies included. 1 session. Instructor: Sue Chegari
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $30
May 9-May 16 Sa 10:00-11:30am
Youth Pottery -
Clay Craft: Bouquet for Mom Age: 5-8 yrs. Celebrate Mom with a handmade bouquet! In this class, young potters will craft a vase with flowers using basic handbuilding techniques and decorate their creations with colorful glazes. All supplies included. 1 session.
Instructor: Sue Chegari
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $30
May 2 Sa 12:00-2:00pm
Youth Pottery -
Clay Craft: Dish for Dad
Age: 5-8 yrs. Create a thoughtful and functional gift for Dad! In this class, young potters will learn basic handbuilding techniques to craft a unique ceramic dish. They’ll add special details to make it personal and finish their creation with bright, colorful glazes. A perfect way for young potters to share their creativity while making something Dad will love! Projects will be left for firing and available for pickup approximately 2 weeks after the class. All supplies included. 1 session.
Instructor: Sue Chegari
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $30
Jun 13 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm
Youth Pottery -
Clay Craft: Silly Snail Pots
Age: 5-8 yrs. In this class, young potters will learn how to create a silly snail pot from a coil of clay and a pinch pot and decorate it with vibrant glazes. Projects will be left for firing and available for pickup 2 weeks after the last class. All supplies included. 1 session. Instructor: Sue Chegari
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $30
Jun 20 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm
Youth Pottery - Clay Craft: Sunflowers
Age: 5-8 yrs. Celebrate the beauty of Van Gogh’s sunflowers! Young artists will explore his famous paintings for inspiration as they create a 3-D sunflower tile in a vase. Using a slab as a base, students will learn simple ceramic techniques to shape, texture, and decorate their masterpiece with vibrant glaze. Projects will be left for firing and ready for pickup 2-3 weeks after class. All supplies included. 1 session.
Instructor: Sue Chegari
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $30 Aug 16 Su 10:00am-12:00pm
Youth Pottery - Clay Slab Fish Dish
Age: 8-12 yrs. Form a dish in the shape of a fish! Have fun while learning to hand build using the slab method, then apply a variety of additive and subtractive textures to make your piece unique. All supplies included. 2 sessions. Instructor: Kim Lomax Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $60
May 11-May 18 M 5:00-6:30pm
Youth Pottery - Clay Windchimes
Age: 9-12 yrs. Create your own musical masterpiece! In this hands-on class, youth potters will use slabs of clay to create shapes with texture and then add colorful glaze. Each piece will be assembled at home into a unique windchime using a dowel and string. Projects will be left for firing and ready for pickup 2-3 weeks after class. All supplies included. 1 session.
Instructor: Sue Chegari
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $30
Jul 25 Sa 1:00-3:00pm
Youth PotteryCupcake Containers
Age: 9-12 yrs. Design a cupcake that’s as functional as it is fun! In this creative class, youth potters will build a lidded cupcake container using handbuilding techniques like pinch and coil. Each cupcake will be topped with decorative "frosting" details and colorful glazes. Projects will be left for firing and ready for pickup 2-3 weeks after class. All supplies included. 1 session. Instructor: Sue Chegari Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $30
Aug 2 Su 10:00am-12:00pm
Youth Pottery - Dad’s Morning Mug
Age: 9-12 yrs. Create a heartfelt gift Dad will treasure! In this class, youth potters will learn hand-building techniques to craft a custom mug from clay slabs. They’ll personalize their design with creative details and finish their masterpiece with colorful glazes. All supplies included. 1 session. Instructor: Sue Chegari
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $30
Jun 13 Sa 1:00-3:00pm
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Youth Pottery -
Let’s Have a Tea Party
Age: 5-8 yrs. Join us as we make just what you need for your own tea party: pinch pot tea cups, saucers, and spoons. All supplies included. 2 sessions. Instructor: Kim Lomax
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $60 May 16-May 23 Sa 2:00-3:30pm
Youth Pottery - Magical Fairy House & Garden
Age: 6-10 yrs. Bring a little magic to life with clay! In this hands-on class, young potters will create a whimsical fairy house surrounded by tiny clay garden elements like flowers, plants, and paths. Using simple handbuilding techniques, students will shape, texture, and decorate their fairy world with colorful glazes. Projects will be left for firing and ready for pickup 2-3 weeks after class. All supplies included. 1 session. Instructor: Sue Chegari
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $30
Jul 25 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm
Youth Pottery - Pre-Clay: Busy Bees & Hexagons
Age: 3-5 yrs. Buzz into clay fun! Pre-K potters will explore the world of bees and learn about the hexagon shapes they build in hives. Each child will create a hexagon tile and add their own cheerful clay bee on it. We'll finish with bright glazes to bring their buzzing creations to life. Projects will be left for firing and ready for pickup 2-3 weeks after class. All supplies included. 1 session. Instructor: Sue Chegari
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $30
Jun 24 W 10:00-11:30am
Youth Pottery - Pre-Clay: Flowers for Mom
Age: 3-5 yrs. Celebrate Mom with a special handmade gift. Pre-clay potters will create a set of bright flower magnets. Using simple shapes, textures, and cheerful glazes, each child will design a unique floral gift perfect for Mother’s Day. Projects will be left for firing and ready for pickup approximately 1 week after class. All materials provided. 1 session. Instructor: Sue Chegari Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $30 May 2 Sa 10:00-11:30am
Youth Pottery - Sea Turtles
Age: 5-8 yrs. Young potters will learn all about the amazing sea turtles that come to the North Carolina shores to lay their eggs. Then, you’ll create your very own sea turtle while learning basic handbuilding techniques. We'll add fun details like textured shells and cute little flippers to make your turtle unique, then apply vibrant glazes! Projects will be left for firing and available for pickup
approximately 2 weeks after the class. All supplies included. 1 session. Instructor: Sue Chegari
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $30
Jul 11 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm
Youth PotterySummer Flower Pots
Age: 6-10 yrs. Celebrate the season with clay and creativity! Youth potters will create their own flower pot using basic hand-building, then decorate it with textures, stamps, and colorful glazes. Perfect for planting summer flowers or herbs! Projects will be left for firing and ready for pickup two weeks after class. All supplies included. 1 session. Instructor: Sue Chegari
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $30
Jun 14 Su 1:00-3:00pm
Youth Pottery - Summer Snack Bowl
Age: 6-10 yrs. Get creative and make the perfect bowl for your favorite summer snacks—popcorn, fruit, or ice cream. In the first class, young potters will use slabs and slump molds to build their bowl. In the second session, they’ll add colorful glazes to make it their own. Projects will be left for firing and ready for pickup 2-3 weeks after class. All supplies included. 2 sessions. Instructor: Sue Chegari
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $60
Jun 1-Jun 8 M 4:30-6:00pm
Youth PrintmakingOutside & Inside
Age: 6-12 yrs. Young artists will explore the art of printmaking. Inspired by the outside world and the summer gardens around Pullen Arts Center, they will sketch "from life” and return inside to the creative studio where their impressions of nature will be transformed onto inked plates. Voila, a folio of prints will be created! All supplies included. 1 session. Instructor:
Julia Einstein
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $30
Ages 6-8
Jun 27
Ages 9-12
Aug 1 Sa Sa 10:00-11:30am 10:00-11:30am
Teen
Drawing - Drawing Fundamentals for Teens
Age: 12-16 yrs. This class will explore drawing fundamentals such as contour drawing, gesture drawing, value and shading, composition and perspective. We will draw figures, landscapes in realistic and abstract experiments using a variety of drawing materials: pencil, pen, charcoal, colored pencils, pastels and markers. Supplies included. 6 sessions. No Class: May 25. Instructor: Anne Terry.
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $91
May 4-Jun 15 M 4:30-6:00pm
Teen Drawing - Illustrating Art
Age: 11-15 yrs. Discover the fun of visiting our Pullen Arts Center neighbor, The Gregg Museum of Art, as an artist does - with a sketchbook, pencil, and looking eyes! Using a range of drawing tools and exploring techniques, you’ll illustrate this visit to create a book of your favorites among the museum’s collection of art and artifacts. It’ll be a visual storybook! All supplies included. 1 session. Instructor: Julia Einstein
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $30
Jun 13 Sa 10:00-11:30am
Teen Fibers - Fiber Wonderlands
Age: 12-15 yrs. Create a fiber wonderland out of scraps, fiber remnants, and other surprising and sustainable materials. Students will learn stitching, wrapping, embroidery, and beading techniques to create their own unique wonderlands. No experience necessary! All supplies included. 5 sessions. Instructor: Patrizia Ferreira
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $90
May 12-Jun 9 Tu 1:00-3:00pm
Teen Jewelry - Stacking Rings
Age: 11-15 yrs. Students will learn to fabricate a simple ring band set from sterling silver stock. Each participant can leave with up to three rings (one set). All supplies included. 1 session. Instructor: ndidi kowalczyk
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $50
Jun 24 W 3:00-6:00pm
Aug 8 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm
Teen Paint Lab: Chill, Paint, Create
Age: 13-19 yrs. A No-Stress Paint-Along Just for Teens. Looking for a creative outlet without the pressure? In this relaxed, step-by-step paint-along class, teens will create unique works of art while learning the basics of painting—color theory, brushwork, and composition—all in a fun, no-judgment zone. Each session offers a fresh project and a chance to express your own style while building real skills. All materials provided. Come solo or bring a friend!
Optimist Community Center – Fee: $25
May 2-May 30 Sa 11:00am-12:15pm
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 11:00am-12:15pm
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 11:00am-12:15pm
Aug 8-Aug 29 Sa 11:00am-12:15pm
Teen Pottery - Sculpting Critters
Age: 13-18 yrs. Using the base of a hollow ball, learn how to form and build pieces to create creatures such as dogs, cats, possums, raccoons, and more! Experience with clay is helpful but not required. All Supplies are included. 4 Sessions. Instructor: Karina Maxey
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $81
May 5-May 26 Tu 4:00-6:00pm
Teen Pottery - Teen Wheel I
Age: 11-15 yrs. Level up and get behind the potter’s wheel! Spend six afternoons with other creative teens in the new Pullen Arts Center wheel classroom, learning the fundamentals of wheel throwing. In this small group class, students will receive individualized attention from the instructor. The focus will be on learning about the creative process and persistence, the properties of clay, wedging, centering, throwing, refining shapes, trimming/finishing, and glazing. Pieces will be glazed during the last class meeting. Pieces will be left for firing and available for pickup between 2-3 weeks after the last class. All supplies included. 6 sessions. Instructor: Anne Terry Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $145 May 24-Jun 28 Su 1:00-3:30pm
Teen Pottery - Teen Wheel II
Age: 11-15 yrs. If you have taken Teen Wheel I one or more times at Sertoma or Pullen Arts Centers, let’s kick it up! More projects and more practice to get you ready for a studio pass when you are 16. Studio pass qualification requires instructor approval. 7 sessions. Instructor: Anne Terry Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $145 Jul 12-Aug 23 Su 1:00-3:30pm
Teen Printmaking - Screen Printing
Age: 12-16 yrs. Learn to screen print! From developing your image to creating final prints, with each step in between, we will cover it all in this four week screen printing course. Students will grow to feel confident in their printmaking skills and explore what interests them most, whether that be decorating the backgrounds they print on or learning how to layer prints to use multiple colors in one design. All supplies included. 4 sessions. Instructor: Jocelyn Steslicke
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $165 Aug 6-Aug 27 Th 4:00-6:00pm
Adult
Belly Dance Choreography
Age: 18-99 yrs. Students with an understanding of the basic moves of belly dance are invited to learn a beginner/intermediate level choreography to be performed at the end of session showcase. Students will also be supported in creating their own solo/duet performances, if desired. Participants must be registered by the 2nd week of class.
Lake Lynn Community Center – Fee: $41
May 3-Jun 28 Su 3:30-4:15pm
May 3-Jun 28 Su 4:30-5:15pm May 4-Jun 22 M 7:15-8:00pm Aug 2-Sep 27 Su 3:30-4:15pm
Aug 2-Sep 27 Su 4:30-5:15pm
Aug 3-Sep 21 M 7:15-8:00pm
Belly Dance for Fun & Fitness
Age: 18-99 yrs. Drop-in to see if belly dance is right for you! No prior dance experience as we cover the basic movements of belly dance. No special clothing needed, just wear what makes you feel comfortable. This class is on alternating Mondays. Belly Dance Fun & Fitness is also available on alternating Sundays 2:30pm-3:15pm.
Lake Lynn Community Center – Fee: $5
Summer Mondays
May 11-Aug 24 M 6:15-7:00pm
Summer Sundays
May 3-Aug 30 Su 2:30-3:15pm
BOHO-utiful Bracelet Workshop
In this four-week class, you will learn several forms of bracelet making techniques, stringing, knotted cord, macrame, and bead weaving, and will finish the sessions with a set of beautiful handmade jewelry.
Optimist Community Center – Fee: $60
Jun 2-Jun 23 Tu 6:30-8:00pm Aug 4-Aug 25 Tu 6:30-8:00pm
Bookmaking - A Step Beyond Bookmaking Basics
Age: 16-99 yrs. Do you understand the basics of bookmaking, have experience making a few simple books, and feel ready for the next challenge? This workshop is the next gentle step toward more complex bookmaking. We will begin with a traditional Japanese-style stab-stitch book made with single sheets of paper. Once completed, we will move to long stitch bookbinding, where multiple signatures are stitched together. If you would like to add your own papers or embellishments to the book pages or covers, please feel free to bring those items. A $5 supply fee is due to instructor at first class to cover all other supplies. 1 session. Instructor: K. Wood Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $65 Aug 15 Sa 10:00am-5:00pm
Bookmaking - The Basics of Bookmaking: A Deep Dive
Age: 16-99 yrs. Books can come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are crafted in very different ways. If you are interested in creating unique books but want to take it a step further by filling their pages, this is the class for you. Books included will be simple single-sheet paper books, a pamphlet book, a paper bag book, and a basic Japanese stab-stitch book. Students will learn how to enhance each book using various art techniques, creating a finished piece. If you would like to add your own papers, embellishments, and assorted ephemera to the book pages or covers, please feel free to bring them. A $5 supply fee is due to instructor at
first class to cover all other supplies. This class qualifies students for a book studio membership. 4 sessions. Instructor: K. Wood
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $120
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm
Bookmaking - The Basics of Bookmaking: A Workshop
Age: 16-99 yrs. Books can come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and styles. In this workshop, we will learn the basics of bookmaking starting from creating simple accordion-style books with single sheets of paper. Then, we will move on to making a simple pamphlet book using cereal boxes. Finally, we will culminate in making a Japanese stab-stitch book using new and recycled materials. If you want personalized pieces, feel free to bring your own cereal box and other papers. A $5 supply fee is due to instructor at the beginning of class to cover all other supplies. 1 session. Instructor: K. Wood
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $70
May 9 Sa 10:00am-5:00pm
Cardio Dance
Age: 16-99 yrs. Cardio dance combines traditional aerobics with jazz, modern and hip-hop dance. Choreography is set to upbeat, popular music. No dance experience is required.
Greystone Recreation Center – Fee: $41
May 6-May 27 W 6:30-7:15pm
Jun 3-Jun 24 W 6:30-7:15pm
Jul 8-Jul 29 W 6:30-7:15pm
Aug 5-Aug 26 W 6:30-7:15pm
Dance - Medieval Dance
Age: 10-99 yrs. Oyez, oyez, oyez! One and All, bring your happy feet and join us for medieval dancing. No experience necessary. If you can tell left from right and count to four, that’s all you need! No registration needed, drop-ins welcome. Bring your friends -> more happy feet = more dances! This program meets every-other Tuesday. Instructors: Larkke and Michael Flood
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $0
May 12-Jun 9 Tu 6:00-7:00pm
Drawing - Drawing Discovery
Age: 16-99 yrs. Explore a wide range of drawing tools and techniques, from technical pencils to charcoal to ink. You’ll discover the art of drawing on oversized paper, inspired by the ancient art of scrolls and the contemporary art of visual storytelling. A class for all levels of drawing experience. All supplies included. 3 sessions. Instructor: Julia Einstein
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $81
Aug 13-Aug 27 Th 10:00-11:30am
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Drawing - Illustrating Art
Age: 16-99 yrs. Discover the fun of visiting our Pullen Arts Center neighbor, The Gregg Museum of Art, with a sketchbook, pencil, and your closest observation skills! Using a range of drawing tools and exploring techniques, you’ll illustrate this visit to create a book of your favorites among the museum’s collection of art and artifacts. It’ll be a visual storybook! All supplies included. 1 session. Instructor: Julia Einstein
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $45 Jun 11 Th 10:00am-12:30pm
Drawing - Intro to Drawing with Colored Pencils
Age: 16-99 yrs. Join this class to learn both drawing fundamentals as well as colored pencil techniques! Gesture drawing, shading, and blending are just a couple of techniques we will be working on, all while keeping in mind and learning more about the color wheel, color theory, and different ways of blending colored pencils. Regardless of skill level walking in, we will learn and build on skills that are essential for any drawing practice. This class is great for complete beginners, beginners in colored pencils, or those with more experience who might be lacking a little color in their sketchbooks. Supply list prints on receipt. This class qualifies students for a painting studio membership. 6 sessions. Instructor: Jocelyn Steslicke
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $144 May 11-Jun 22 M 2:00-5:00pm
Drawing - Intro to Drawing with Peter Marin
Age: 16-99 yrs. This course covers the elemental visual languages of drawingline, form, value, composition, and perspective -and builds upon them to begin developing the necessary drawing skills to facilitate personal expression. Students are encouraged to practice drawing through class and take-home assignments and strengthen their observational skills. Course consists of slide lectures and studio time. No experience required. Supply list available on Sertoma’s webpage. 6 sessions.
Instructor: Peter Marin. No Class: May 14
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $145
Apr 30-Jun 11 Th 6:00-9:00pm
Drawing - Intro to Drawing: Sketchbook Focus
Age: 16-99 yrs. A sketchbook is one of the most important tools an artist can have! Sketchbooks are a place to put your art and your ideas; whether those be rough drafts, fully fleshed out designs, journaling, practice sketches, or even just a place for your grocery list! In this class we will be covering some of the fundamentals of drawing while also focusing on filling our sketchbooks as much as possible and learning to make sketchbook use a habit rather than a chore. We will be working inside the studio as well as taking small field trips around the building to better prepare for sketchbook practice outside a classroom setting. All materials and skill levels welcome! This class qualifies students for a painting studio membership. 6 sessions. Instructor: Jocelyn Steslicke
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $144
Jun 28-Aug 2 Su 1:00-4:00pm
Drawing - Intro to Still Life Drawing
Age: 16-99 yrs. Learn the basics of still life drawing in this one day workshop! We will cover everything from how to set up a still life, initial sketches, how cropping is key, and even some strategies and practices you can use when you feel stuck in your drawing practice. This class is great for beginners, or anyone who might be experiencing some art block. Feel free to bring whatever medium you enjoy the most! Additional information about supplies prints on receipt. 1 session.
Instructor: Jocelyn Steslicke
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $25
Aug 16 Su 1:00-3:30pm
Drawing - Photorealistic Pencil Drawing
Age: 16-99 yrs. This one-day workshop will introduce students to the skills they’ll need to create a photorealistic pencil drawing. We will cover values, blending, shading, the grid method, and more. By the end of class, each student will have one completed drawing to take home, as well as the product of their blending/ shading exercises. All skill levels are welcome, as the instructor will cover foundational skills and provide one-on-one guidance and feedback tailored to each student’s needs. A $25 supply fee is due to instructor at the beginning of class. 1 session. Instructor: Todd Kreisman
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $48
Jun 13 Sa 10:00am-4:00pm
Fibers - Basket Making with Fiber and Fabric Remnants
Age: 16-99 yrs. Create your own unique basket out of fiber and fabric remnants. You can make a bunch of small baskets or create your own unique sculptural piece. Come curious and let the tactility of fiber and your own intuition guide you through the process. No experience necessary. A love for fiber and manual crafts is essential. 3 Sessions. Instructor: Patrizia Ferreira
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $61 May 13-May 27 W 10:00am-12:00pm
Fibers - Beginning Knitting Age: 13-99 yrs. Get started with this fun hobby for the absolute beginner! We will make samples of different stitches, talk about yarn and needles. All supplies included. 3 Sessions. Instructor: Anne Terry
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $76 Jun 1-Jun 15 M 6:30-9:00pm
Fibers - Beginning Sewing: Sew an Apron
Age: 18-99 yrs. In this fun beginner’s class you will gain experience tracing and cutting from a basic apron pattern, sewing with a consistent seam allowance and other fundamental sewing skills that are essential for progressing to more advanced projects. The goal of this one day workshop is for participants to leave with a completed apron and a personalized pattern to use in making other aprons. No prior sewing experience necessary. We will be using Sertoma’s sewing machines. A $7 supply fee for pattern and apron ties due to instructor at start of workshop. Supply list available on Sertoma’s webpage. Pictures of a finished apron can be found at the instructor’s website: creativesewingstudios.com. 1 session. Instructor: Joy Kelley.
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $37 May 21 Th 6:00-9:00pm
Fibers - Continuing Garment Sewing: Supportive Bralette and Underwear
Age: 16-99 yrs. For intermediate sewists who are interested in learning how to make their own underwear. We will be making a supportive bralette without underwires that can be made with or without lace detailing, and a simple pair of underwear. Techniques used in this class can be applied to making more complex bras in the future. Supply list prints on receipt. 3 sessions. Instructor: Katie Maxey Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $81 Aug 13-Aug 27 Th 6:00-9:00pm
Fibers - Fabric Biomes
Age: 16-99 yrs. Create your own biome out of fabric! Using a wire structure as our foundation, students will be introduced to a wide variety of techniques to mimic nature and develop their own biomes. Sustainable materials will be introduced to create unique effects and trigger our curiosity. Supply list prints on receipt. 4 sessions. Instructor: Patrizia Ferreira Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $72
May 4-Jun 1 M 10:00am-12:00pm
Fibers - Fiber Open Studio: An Experimentation Space
Age: 16-99 yrs. Bring a project or come open to learn something new! This is a space for exploration and experimentation with fibers. Led by fiber artist Patrizia Ferreira, each week will introduce students to a new way to approach materials and develop ideas. No previous experience necessary; just a love for fiber art! Supply list prints on receipt. 5 sessions. Instructor: Patrizia Ferreira Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $90 May 13-Jun 10 W 6:00-8:00pm
Fibers - Garment Sewing
Guided Studio
Age: 13-99 yrs. Are you stuck on a garment project? Confused on how to take your measurements, or read a particular pattern? Do you want help with some garment repair or resizing? Are you crunched for time on a cosplay for a con? Do you want or need company while crafting? Open Studio could be the right fit for you! Students must be ready to work semi-independently with some assistance from our Garment Sewing Instructor who has experience with theatrical costuming and production sewing. 1 Session. Instructor: Karina Maxey Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $31
May 9 Sa 12:00-4:00pm
Fibers - Garment Sewing: Preparing to Sew
Age: 18-99 yrs. If you are excited about sewing clothes but not sure how to get started, this class will help you find your path. We will cover the preparatory steps necessary to make your garment sewing projects both successful and enjoyable. You will learn the ins and outs of patterns as well as how to choose fabric and supplies. The class will also cover what essential tools you need as you get started and what tools would be helpful to add as you progress in your skills. Please note that this class is focused on getting ready to sew -we will not be sewing a garment. A supply fee of $15 is due to the instructor at the start of class. 3 sessions. Instructor: Joy Kelley. Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $73
Apr 30-May 14 Th 6:30-8:30pm
Fibers - Introduction to Garment Sewing: Pajamas
Age: 16-99 yrs. For beginning sewists who want to start out or refresh garment making abilities or learn to read patterns. We will be making woven pajama pants and a simple stretch t-shirt. Skills included will be: basic sewing machine skills, pattern reading, preparation and cutting of fabric, introduction to different needles, side-seam pockets, setting sleeves, and simple finishing techniques. Supply list prints on receipt. 6 sessions. Instructor: Katie Maxey Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $162 Jul 2-Aug 6 Th 6:00-9:00pm
Fibers - Macrame Propagation Hangers
Age: 13-99 yrs. The sun is shining and the plants are growing, making it a great time to propagate some plants! And then what do you do with them? Place them in a macrame propagation hanger of course! In this class you can either bring your own plant and vessel or choose from one the instructor provides, and learn how to make macrame hangers around them. You can keep your hanger simple or make it more intricate with knots and beads. Either way, you will leave with a beautiful creation that your plant cuttings can rest in while developing new roots. A $10 supply fee is due to instructor at the beginning of class, or a $5 fee if you bring your own vessel. 1 session. Instructor: Jocelyn Steslicke Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $25 May 17 Su 2:30-4:00pm
Fibers - Sewing Machine Basics
Age: 18-99 yrs. Sewing machines are wonderful tools, but they are also complex and can be intimidating for beginners. This hands-on class offers a fun and supportive environment where beginners will gain the confidence to set up and use a sewing machine. We will cover machine set-up, operation, accessories, safety and basic maintenance. We will also address your particular sewing goals and offer advice on sewing machines and supplies to consider as you progress. A supply fee of $10 is paid to the instructor at start of workshop. Note: This class does not cover computerized or embroidery machines. We will be using Sertoma’s sewing machines. 1 session. Instructor: Joy Kelley.
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $37 May 2 Sa 1:00-4:00pm
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Fibers - Sketching Nature with Thread and Yarn
Age: 16-99 yrs. Learn to use stitching, and embroidery to create your own, personal and unique fiber sketches. Thread can be a lovely way to achieve an artistic result. The dimensionality and tactility allowing us to loosen up and find our inner voice. All Levels. 4 Sessions. Instructor: Patrizia Ferreira
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $97 Apr 30-May 21 Th 9:30-11:30am
Fibers - Traditional Japanese Embroidery
Age: 18-99 yrs. New students are required to contact the instructor for more information before enrolling. The technique of Japanese embroidery goes back more than 1,600 years. We use silk and metallic fibers on silk fabrics to produce traditional and modern designs for framing. Instruction follows an orderly progression of steps with a new design at each level. This workshop is open to beginners as well as current students at all levels. Current students should bring projects they are working on. New students are required to purchase kit and supplies from the instructor, payable at first class. Two options are available, see the supply list on Sertoma’s webpage for details and cost. Instructor needs one month’s notice to order supplies for new students. Additional supplies will be available for purchase from instructor in class. 1 session. Instructor: Pam Reading. Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $41 May 30 Sa 9:30am-4:30pm May 31 Su 9:30am-4:30pm
Glassmaking - Fused Glass Nightlight
Age: 16-99 yrs. Light up any room with a colorful fused glass nightlight! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you can create anything from a fun pattern to fit with your decor, a likeness of your favorite furry friend, or an elaborate mini-landscape. All materials will be provided, including patterns and samples, for a $10 supply fee paid directly to the instructor at the start of the class. 1 Session. Instructor: Danielle Cozart Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $31 Jun 6 Sa 1:00-4:00pm
Glassmaking - Fused Glass Pocket Vase
Age: 16-99 yrs. Make a colorful bud vase that looks great with or without flowers! We’ll use glass fusing techniques to create a tiny pocket vase that you can hang on the wall. And yes, it will hold water! Some experience cutting glass is helpful but not required. $20 supply fee, paid to the instructor, covers all tools and materials needed. 1 session. Instructor: Danielle Cozart Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $31 May 3 Su 1:00-4:00pm
Glassmaking - Mosaic Workshop
Age: 16-99 yrs. In this beginner-friendly workshop, we’ll learn the basics of creating mosaics. We’ll use a combination of purchased and recycled materials to design and create our projects. Some examples of projects you can make include coasters, vases, trivets, and wall decor. You will leave the class with several pieces of functional artwork to add a bit of whimsy to your home! $20 Supply fee, paid to the instructor, will cover all materials needed. All Levels.
2 Sessions. Instructor: Danielle Cozart Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $81 May 16-May 23 Sa 12:00-4:00pm
Jewelry - Beaded Bliss
Age: 16-99 yrs. This course invites participants to delve into the enchanting world of seed beading over three transformative Sundays. In this comprehensive course, students will master the art of creating intricate beaded jewelry, including at least three pairs of stunning earrings and a set of chic stackable bracelets. Guided by expert instruction in a supportive environment, participants will learn essential techniques for beading, pattern creation, and color combination. They will explore the nuances of designing unique, durable pieces that showcase their personal style. Beaded Bliss promises a blend of creativity and craftsmanship, culminating in a collection of handmade jewelry to wear or gift proudly. Best for intermediate crafters, although beginners are welcome. Requires fine motor skills. Supply list prints on receipt. 3 sessions. Instructor: Yaffe Assaan Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $60 Jun 28-Jul 12 Su 1:00-3:00pm
Jewelry - Beginning Beading Age: 16-99 yrs. Learn to make earrings, necklaces, and bracelets with beads! Beads, tools, and findings will be provided. Repairing jewelry will also be discussed. All supplies included. 2 sessions. Instructor: Anne Terry Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $51
May 23-May 30 Sa 1:00-3:30pm
Sertoma Arts Center
May 3-May 10 Su 1:00-3:30pm
Jewelry - Beginning Enamels Age: 16-99 yrs. In this class, we will learn the basics of enameling, a process by which ground glass combined with various pigments is fused to a metal substrate in a kiln or with a torch. We will explore a variety of techniques, including lusters, decals, graphite, and stencils while observing proper safety protocols. We will learn how to enamel on flat pieces of metal as well as dimensional pieces, e.g. domed or folded. Over the course of the four weeks, students will make many samples
and will have the opportunity to create some finished pieces of jewelry. Students may purchase a kit containing a small amount of copper and a dust mask for $15 or bring their own copper and mask. All other supplies will be provided in class. Prerequisite: Beginning Metals at Sertoma or Pullen Arts Center. 4 Sessions.
Instructor: Lauren Markley
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $121
May 12-Jun 2 Tu 6:30-9:30pm
Jewelry - Beginning Metals
Age: 16-99 yrs. Design and construct earrings, pins, pendants, charms, or other small objects and tokens in this basic metalworking class. Students will learn how to saw, drill, file, hammer, and texture metal before joining it with rivets, and solder to create individual projects. Students may purchase and/or bring their own metal for projects. Supply kits will be available for purchase at Pullen Arts Center for $25. This class qualifies students for a jewelry studio membership. 6 sessions.
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $146
Instructor: ndidi kowalczyk
May 7-Jun 11 Th 2:00-4:30pm
Instructor: Sarah West
Jul 16-Aug 20 Th 6:30-9:00pm
Jewelry - Beginning Silver
Age: 16-99 yrs. Design and construct sterling silver earrings, pins, pendants, charms, or other small objects and tokens in this basic metalworking class. Students will learn how to saw, drill, file, hammer, and texture metal before joining it with rivets, and soldering to create individual projects. While our regular Beginning Metals class works in copper and brass, this class will introduce students to the working properties of silver. Supply list prints on receipt. This class qualifies students for a Jewelry Studio membership. 6 sessions. Instructor: Ehko Biber
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $174
May 5-Jun 9 Tu 1:30-4:30pm
Jewelry - Chain Making and the Fabricated Clasp
Age: 16-99 yrs. The purpose of this class is to introduce you to the aspects of hand made chain making while building your technical skills. We will start by working on some chain and clasp samples in copper or brass. Students can choose to continue with these metals or move on to sterling silver for their final project. Individual projects will be based on student’s experience, their investigations during sample making, and the student’s designs. Prerequisite: Beginning Metals at Pullen or Sertoma. Supply list prints on receipt. 6 sessions. Instructor: Sarah West Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $145
May 6-Jun 10 W 6:30-9:00pm
Jewelry - Continuing Metals
Age: 16-99 yrs. Continue to expand your skills working independently and on assigned projects to further your knowledge of jewelry techniques. Explore methods of stone-setting and hollow-form construction. Students may purchase and/or bring in their own metal for projects. Supply kits will be available for purchase from Pullen Arts Center for $25. Prerequisite: Beginning Metals at Pullen or Sertoma Arts Center. 6 sessions. If you completed JewelryBeginning Metals at Pullen or Sertoma Arts Center prior to 2021 and have difficulty registering, please contact Pullen.Arts@raleighnc.gov.
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $146
Instructor: Amy Veatch
May 18-Jun 29 M 7:00-9:30pm
Instructor: Hsiang-Ting Yen Jul 14-Aug 25 Tu 10:00am-12:30pm
Jewelry - Creative Chains & Clasps
Age: 16-99 yrs. In this 4-session class, we will cover creative chains and clever clasp and hook mechanisms for necklaces and bracelets. Elevate your necklace game beyond simple links with cold-connections, intricate interlocking components, innovative hidden hooks, and eye-catching toggles. Students may bring their own wire and sheet metal or purchase a $25 kit. Prerequisite: Beginning Metals at either Sertoma or Pullen Arts Center. 4 Sessions. Instructor: Lauren Markley.
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $101
May 12-Jun 2 Tu 3:30-6:00pm
Jewelry - Enamel Intensive
Age: 16-99 yrs. Are you new to enameling, or do you have some experience and want to learn more? Our enameling program covers a broad spectrum of techniques in both kiln and torch fired enameling. Each class will start with an overview of the basics and include lots of time for practice. For those who are ready, there will be opportunities for open-ended experimentation with more complex pieces or specific processes. Taking a range of enameling classes will provide a full, well-rounded understanding of enameling as an art form. A required supply kit will be available for purchase at Pullen Arts Center for $25 and students must bring their own N95 mask. 6 sessions.
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $174
Torch Fired Enamels
Instructor: ndidi kowalczyk
May 5-Jun 9 Tu 6:30-9:30pm Kiln Fired Enamels
Instructor: Amy Veatch
May 21-Jun 25 Th 6:30-9:30pm
Jewelry - Fill My Cup: Resin Bezel Vessels
Age: 16-99 yrs. Resin is a wonderful medium that allows artists to tell a story while capturing and preserving memories. In this class students will work with 2-part epoxy resin and tinting material to fill custom fabricated vessels they will create. Students are encouraged to bring objects, ephemera, trinkets, foliage, etc. they would like to encapsulate. Bring your own supplies (list prints on receipt) OR pay a $25 supply fee to the instructor if you prefer to have supplies provided for you. 2 sessions. Instructor: ndidi kowalczyk
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $136
Jul 25-Jul 26 Sa & Su 9:30am-4:30pm
Jewelry - Fun with Found Objects
Age: 16-99 yrs. Have a collection of old coins, sea glass, or game pieces that you don’t know what to do with? Put your creativity and resourcefulness to work and bring new life to these objects! In this class, we will learn how to upcycle objects that would otherwise be discarded into necklaces, brooches, earrings, and bracelets. We will cover bezel setting, riveting, tab setting, and other fabrication techniques to create evocative, narrative jewelry. Please bring any objects and materials you wish to work with to class. A small amount of material such as brass wire and copper bezel strip will be provided in class. Other materials will be available for purchase. Prerequisite: Beginning Metals at either Sertoma or Pullen Arts Center. 4 Sessions. Instructor: Lauren Markley
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $101
May 13-Jun 3 W 7:00-9:30pm
Jewelry - Hinged Bracelets
Age: 16-99 yrs. Discover the versatility of hinges in your jewelry designs. The hinged bracelet will incorporate several soldered hinges that reticulate the metal pieces to bend around the wrist. You will be a hinge expert by the end of this class. Create each section with any shape suitable for a hinge and decorate each with etching, stamping, a gem, or sweat soldering. A $25 supply fee is due to instructor at first class, which covers: copper sheet, copper tubing, copper wire, copper chain, sand paper, solder, gemstone, saw blades. 6 sessions. Instructor: Terry Thompson Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $212
Jul 27-Aug 31 M 1:00-4:00pm
Jewelry - Intro to Tube Setting
Age: 16-99 yrs. Whether you have never set a stone before or you just need a little practice with the technique, this tube setting class is not to be missed! We will learn how to cut our tubing and solder it onto flat and curved surfaces. Then we will set a small faceted cubic zirconia into our tubing. We will start with practice
pieces but if you want to add a stone to a piece of jewelry that you made in a previous class, we can work on that, too. Supply Kit for sale at Sertoma. Students are required to purchase kit. Prerequisite: Beginning and Continuing Metals at Sertoma or Pullen Arts Centers. 2 session. Instructor: Sarah West. Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $81 May 30-Jun 6 Sa 12:30-4:30pm
Jewelry - Mini Masterpiece Jewelry Age: 16-99 yrs. Artists have been adding painted designs to jewelry for centuries; it’s an ancient art dating back to the Egyptian and Roman Eras. You can join them by adding your tiny painting to a piece of jewelry. Your miniature drawing or watercolor painting will be set in a frame behind mica, making a beautiful piece of jewelry from your 2D artwork! Instructors Natasja Brezenski and Amy Veatch are teaming up to bring you this innovative workshop combining painting and drawing techniques with jewelry. Required supply kits will be available for purchase from Pullen Arts Center for $20. 2 sessions. Instructors: Jocelyn Steslicke & Amy Veatch Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $175 Aug 22-Aug 23 Sa & Su 9:30am-4:30pm
Jewelry - Powerful Patterns: Using Motifs in Jewelry
Age: 16-99 yrs. Motifs (or repeating elements) are what jewelry design is all about! Learning to design and construct these units is an essential skill in jewelry making. In this class you will work on a repeating pattern to make earrings, bracelets, and necklaces that feature a motif. Some jewelry studio experience is helpful, but this class is for all levels. Students will purchase a $25 supply kit at Pullen Arts Center. 6 sessions. Instructor: Amy Veatch
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $145
May 6-Jun 10 W 1:30-4:00pm
Jewelry - Sand Casting Workshop
Age: 16-99 yrs. Bring or choose a small object to cast in metal! Metal casting goes back to 4000 BC using open or two-piece ceramic or stone molds. In China around 1300 BC, during the Shang Dynasty, craftspeople started to use sand as the mold material. We will spend the weekend making a mold of your object out of sand and pour molten metal into that mold to make a replica of a small object. Students should plan to bring a small object to cast. A supply fee of approximately $45-50 covers all other materials. 2 sessions. Instructors: Amy Veatch & Ehko Biber
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $160
May 30-May 31 Sa & Su 9:00am-4:30pm
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Jewelry - Silkscreen Enameling with Betty McKim Age: 16-99 yrs. Discover the vibrant possibilities of enameling in this two-day, hands-on workshop focused silkscreening and stencil sifting on copper. Using specialty enamels designed for silkscreen applications, you’ll experiment with pre-cut copper shapes -including a custom light switch cover -to explore how pattern, texture, and color can come alive in fired enamel. You’ll create a series of samples as you learn, giving you plenty of room to play, practice, and refine your designs. A required $40 fee covers specialty supplies such as Sunshine Enamels, gel medium, blackboard (pre-enameled steel), light switch covers, and assorted copper blanks. Join us for a colorful, creative, and productive workshop that welcomes all skill levels. Instructor: Betty McKim. Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $280 Jun 13-Jun 14 Sa & Su 9:30am-4:30pm
Jewelry - Silver Scrap into Silver Wire Age: 16-99 yrs. Sure you can send your silver scrap to a refinery, but wouldn’t you like to recycle it yourself? In this workshop you will learn how to turn your silver scrap into an ingot and then into usable wire of different shapes. Plus studio members will be approved to use our new draw bench! Bring any silver scrap, old jewelry, or silverware you have available (must be marked 925, 999, or sterling). If you don’t yet have enough silver scrap, but are interested in learning the process of using the draw bench and draw plates, you are welcome to sign up. 1 session. Instructor: Ehko Biber Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $40 Jun 28 Su 12:00-4:00pm
Jewelry - Soldering Boot Camp
Age: 16-99 yrs. Let’s get serious about soldering! In this class, we will cover the different types of soldering and learn how to solder multiple pieces together. But mostly we will practice, practice, practice until you feel confident that you can solder in your sleep! A kit with all you need is included in the cost of the class.
Prerequisite: Beginning and Continuing Metals at Pullen and/or Sertoma Arts Center. 6 sessions. Instructor: Sarah West Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $165 Jul 22-Aug 26 W 6:30-9:00pm
Jewelry - Specialty Tools Bootcamps
Age: 16-99 yrs. This is a one-day workshop in which participants will receive training on and gain experience with the Hyrdaulic Press, Sandblaster, Ring Stretcher, and Jump Ringer. Students may bring in their own materials to practice and make samples with, or they may purchase supplies such as wire or sheet metal at Sertoma. Upon successful completion of this workshop,
studio members will be allowed to use these tools during open studio hours. Prerequisite: Beginning Metals at either Pullen or Sertoma Arts Center. 1 Session.
Instructor: Lauren Markley Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $71 May 16 Sa 9:30am-4:30pm
Memory Jug Making
Age: 15-99 yrs. Memory jugs (also called spirit jars, ugly jugs, or whatnot jars) have a long history as a Southern folk art. With divergent origins both in Africa’s Bakongo culture and Victorian arts and crafts, memory jugs are intended to serve as reminders of loved ones who have passed and to preserve history and memory. We will traipse up Little Rock Creek collecting shards of old pottery and historic glassware, embedding our curated finds into plaster to create one-of-a-kind pieces of art for your keepsake.
Walnut Creek Wetland Park – Fee: $25
Jul 12 Su 1:00-3:30pm
Mixed Media - Media Exploration
Age: 16-99 yrs. There are so many wonderful classes out there for beginning artists, but sometimes it can feel a little daunting to sign up for a whole course dedicated to just one medium. This class will allow artists to dip their feet into graphite pencil, colored pencils, pastels, collage, watercolor, and acrylic, with each class meeting focusing on a new medium. This class provides the opportunity for people to explore what may or may not interest them, and give artists more confidence when it comes to trying new things. This class qualifies students for a painting studio membership. A $10 supply fee is due to instructor at first class. 6 sessions. Instructor: Jocelyn Steslicke Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $144 May 11-Jun 22 M 6:00-9:00pm
Mixed Media - Mother’s Day Art Journal Workshop
Age: 12-99 yrs. Celebrate Mother’s Day with a creative, hands-on workshop designed for families! In this special one-day class, You’ll start a new art journaling practice together as you begin to transform a simple, empty notebook into a personalized keepsake. Guided by artist Ashley Bonner, families will explore fun creative prompts, playful page-prep techniques, and mixed-media approaches to fill your journal with meaningful memories and unique artwork. This workshop is perfect for all skill levels—whether you’re seasoned journalers, casual doodlers, or brand-new to art-making. Work side-by-side through guided activities, then enjoy time for independent or collaborative creation in your journals. A $10 supply fee per participant is due to the instructor at the start of the workshop and includes
all materials needed. Instructor suggests bringing photographs, fabric scraps, or other nostalgic items if you have them available. One-day workshop. Instructor: Ashley Bonner. Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $41 May 10 Su 1:00-4:00pm
Mixed Media - Woven Explorations
Age: 16-99 yrs. Participants will use the plain weave technique to fold newspaper strips and create a unique canvas. After creating the canvas, they can incorporate various recycled objects such as threads, thin wire, ribbons, and papers into the piece. Layers of paint can be added to enhance the canvas further, and embroidered patches can be stitched into the piece to make it even more personalized. This class offers a fun and creative activity that allows you to explore your artistic side while utilizing recycled materials. A $5 supply fee is due to the instructor to cover materials. In addition, feel free to bring any personal supplies you might want to weave into your piece. 4 sessions. Instructor: K. Wood Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $108
Jun 8-Jun 29 M 1:00-4:00pm
Painting - Advanced Painting Lab
Age: 16-99 yrs. Join me in this creative, motivating and informative class so you may focus deeper into painting and improve your practice. Whether it is creating a body of work, preparing for an exhibition, continuing your practice, or provoking change through experimentation, this is a course for you. Students work independently and share through critiques directly with instructor and class to focus on developing critical thinking, creating a personal visual vocabulary, and establishing foundations for technical mastery. This class is an artistic community. Many of the students have been taking this class for over 7 years now! Student supplies own materials. Any wet media welcome. This class qualifies students for a painting studio membership. 6 sessions. Instructor: Peter Marin Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $192 May 26-Jun 30 Tu 9:30am-1:30pm
Painting - Beginning Watercolor Groundwork for Adventure
Age: 16-99 yrs. Students will learn the basic skills of watercolor painting and how to create colorful and glowing effects. The instructor will demonstrate the properties of paints, paper and brushes, wet and dry techniques, washes, glazes, and traditional methods of developing a watercolor painting. Students will gain an understanding of how pigment and water work along with specific brush skills. Skills to be taught include the use of the color wheel, how values work, and the importance of leaving your whites and mixing bright colors, neutrals, and darks.
Paints and brushes are provided for use during class. A list of additional required materials will print on receipt. This class qualifies students for a painting studio membership. 6 sessions. Instructor: Rick Bennett
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $121
May 5-Jun 9 Tu 10:00am-12:30pm Jul 7-Aug 18 Tu 10:00am-12:30pm
Painting - Beginning Watercolors
Age: 15-99 yrs. Have you ever gazed in wonder at a beautiful watercolor painting and wished you could create something like that too? Well, if you’ve little to no experience with watercolor painting, then you’ve come to the right place! Our 6 week course will teach you all you need to know about watercolor painting. Each day, you’ll witness daily demonstration paintings by our experienced instructors. They will provide detailed explanations of all the “hows” and “whys” so that you’re never left behind. Not only will our instructors show you the techniques of watercolor painting, but they’ll also give you individual attention to ensure that you understand the day’s objectives. By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid foundation in watercolor painting, mixing, and blending techniques. Our focus will be on making you feel comfortable with watercolor painting techniques. Through lessons that teach you to “see” your subject using color, values, and other
tricks, you’ll quickly develop an eye for the art form. In addition, we’ll let you in on the secret of the best paper, paint, and brushes to use. By the end of our course, you’ll not only be able to paint stunning watercolor masterpieces, but you’ll also have an understanding of how to mix and blend colors. So come and join us for an amazing 6-week adventure in the world of watercolor painting! Supply list available on Sertoma’s webpage. 6 sessions. All Levels. Instructor: Ryan Fox. No Class: May 25
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $145
May 4-Jun 15 M 9:30am-12:30pm
Painting - Continuing Watercolor with Rick Bennett
Age: 16-99 yrs. This class is for intermediate or advanced artists with some experience with the basics of watercolor who are looking to expand their skills. Emphasis is on individual painting with one-on-one assistance. Topics will include the use of color, demonstration of brushwork, and how to develop a painting and composition. Students bring their own supplies. Supply list prints on receipt. This class qualifies students for a painting studio membership. 6 sessions. Instructor: Rick Bennett
Age: 16-99 yrs. Learn to create luminous, expressive watercolor paintings – without ever picking up a brush. In this class, we’ll focus on intentional design and careful planning as you explore the art of pouring diluted watercolor directly onto paper. Pouring allows you to achieve rich color transitions, soft blends, and glowing transparent layers that simply aren’t possible with traditional brushwork. Through live instructor demonstration, you’ll learn: how to map out a strong design before you pour, masking strategies to preserve light and detail, wetting techniques and how to let gravity do the mixing for you, working with a limited palette to create a surprising range of color, how to keep your layers clean, clear, and luminous, adding texture and atmosphere using a mouth atomizer. You’ll choose your own subject – still life, landscape, architecture, floral, or portrait – and build it up layer by layer using controlled pours and liquid mask. If you’re ready to take your watercolor from “pretty” to “WOW” this class is for you. All levels are welcome, including first-time watercolorists. Link to supply list prints on receipt. 4 sessions. Instructor: Ryan Fox Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $145
May 6-May 27 W 9:30am-12:30pm
Painting
- Impressionistic Watercolors with the Mouth Atomizer
Age: 16-99 yrs. Learn to create impressionistic watercolors with the mouth atomizer. The atomizer is a device that is used to spray watercolor paint, ink, or other liquids evenly over a surface. A traditional, non-aerosol way to apply paint, the mouth atomizer functions like an airbrush powered by your breath. The atomizing technique creates an atmospheric effect that is difficult to achieve with a brush. We will create several paintings using this technique with step-by-step instruction. Link to supply list prints on receipt. 2 sessions. Instructor: Ryan Fox Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $145
May 9-May 10 Sa & Su 10:00am-4:00pm
Painting - Intermediate Painting
Age: 16-99 yrs. This intermediate course takes a deep-dive into the essential techniques of painting. A must-have course for the artist who is beginning their painting practice and wants to expand and learn more about the use of materials and application techniques. Acrylics are recommended. Supply list prints on receipt. This class qualifies students for a painting studio membership. 6 sessions.
Instructor: Peter Marin
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $144
May 26-Jun 30 Tu 2:00-5:00pm
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Painting - Intermediate Painting with Peter Marin
Age: 16-99 yrs. Course takes a deep dive onto the techniques of painting. A must have course for the artist who is beginning their painting practice and want to expand and learn more about the use of materials and major techniques. Supply list available on Sertoma’s webpage. 6 sessions. Instructor: Peter Marin. No Class:
May 15
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $145
May 1-Jun 12 F 9:30am-12:30pm
Painting - Intro to Painting with Peter Marin
Age: 16-99 yrs. This course introduces students to the practice of painting by examining and practicing the fundamental languages of painting such as color, form, composition and narrative. Comparative methods will be used to develop the foundations of a personal visual vocabulary with the aim of supporting a painting practice. Technical and theoretical issues will be discussed to form a frame of reference to serve as a reference point into painting. Class consists of slide lectures, studio time, and take-home assignments. Any wet media welcome. No experience required. Supply list prints on receipt. This class qualifies students for a painting studio membership. 6 sessions. Instructor: Peter Marin Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $144
May 26-Jun 30 Tu 6:00-9:00pm
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $144
Apr 30-Jun 11 Th 2:30-5:30pm
Painting - Larry Dean’s Acrylics Studio Age: 16-99 yrs. This class is ideal for those with some acrylic experience. However, beginners are welcome. Students will bring their own projects and proceed with advice and demonstrations from the instructor. Assistance with choosing and mixing colors, composition, perspective and more will help you develop your own style of painting. Come hone your skills in this friendly, informal environment. Supply list available on Sertoma’s webpage. 6 sessions. Instructor: Larry Dean. Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $121 May 5-Jun 9 Tu 6:30-9:00pm
Painting - Larry Dean’s Studio Age: 16-99 yrs. Students have usually taken a beginning class. Students will work on projects of their own choice. They may also bring works-in-progress. Instructions will include color mixing, shape and perspective. Topics range from selecting a subject to varnishing the finished work. Informal advice will assist as you learn at your own pace. Supply list available on Sertoma’s webpage. 6 sessions. Instructor: Larry Dean.
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $121 May 5-Jun 9 Tu 1:00-3:30pm
Painting - Let It Pour: A Relaxed Watercolor Weekend
Age: 16-99 yrs. With an emphasis on design and planning, you will learn the technique of pouring diluted watercolor directly on paper. Pouring creates a wide range of colors and creates amazing blending effects. Through instructor demonstration, you will learn about masking, wetting techniques, using gravity to mix your limited palette, and preserving the transparency of your layers. Additional texture will be created using the mouth atomizer. You’ll choose your own subject matter: still life, landscape, architectural, floral, or portrait. All levels welcome, including first-time watercolorists. Student provide their own materials; link to supply list prints on receipt. 2 sessions.
Instructor: Ryan Fox Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $145 Jul 18-Jul 19 Sa & Su 10:00am-4:00pm
Painting - Medieval Inspired Paintings
Age: 16-99 yrs. Let’s paint our way through the dark ages! Primitive, magical and often bizarre -Medieval art has inspired many an art movement including the surrealist painters of the 1930s-60s. We will study medieval paintings for their compositions, color palettes, imagery and symbolismand learn how these paintings can inform our work today. Supply list prints on receipt. 4 sessions. Instructor: Anna Podris Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $96
Jul 11-Jul 19 Sa & Su 1:00-4:00pm
Painting - Open Studio Lab: Painting Age: 16-99 yrs. This open studio class will provide intermediate and advanced painting students with the space, time, and one-on-one instructor feedback necessary to grow as an artist. Students work at their own pace and bring their own supplies -all water-based mediums, including acrylic and gouache, are welcome. Class critiques will be provided on the 2nd and 4th class session. 4 sessions. Instructor: Nancy Carty Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $96
Aug 4-Aug 25 Tu 1:00-4:00pm
Painting - Open Studio Sessions: Watercolor
Age: 16-99 yrs. This class is for intermediate and advanced watercolor students who wish to further their technical mastery and development on a personal level. The instructor will provide one-on-one assistance with regards to planning a composition, use of transparent color layers, and value placement for creating a dramatic affect. Students provide their own supplies. Suggested supply list prints on receipt. This class qualifies for a painting studio membership. 6 sessions. Instructor: Nancy Carty Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $144 May 7-Jun 11 Th 1:00-4:00pm
Painting - Plein Air at Pullen Arts
Age: 16-99 yrs. Artists love to paint en plein air (that’s French for ‘in the open air’). With palette, canvas, paints, and brushes, students will venture into the Pullen Arts Center gardens to discover the joy of making a landscape painting! All supplies included. 1 session. Instructor: Julia Einstein Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $60
Jun 18 Th 5:30-8:00pm
Painting - Rule Breaking Watercolor
Age: 16-99 yrs. Explore inventive techniques and new applications for traditional watercolor paint. Break the rules of watercolor with non-traditional methods of painting: magnetic paint painting, texturing with spattering paint, dark to light, wet-into-wet bokeh (shallow depth of field), palette knife painting, and more. The workshop will be a learning experience with demonstrations, one-on-one consultations, and constructive critiques. Students will complete several quarter-sheet (11"x15") paintings during each session. All levels of students are encouraged to participate. Students are welcome to bring their own photographs or use the instructor’s photographic resources. Link to supply list prints on receipt. 2 sessions. Instructor: Ryan Fox Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $145
Jun 6-Jun 7 Sa & Su 10:00am-4:00pm
Painting - Watercolor Again!
Age: 15-99 yrs. This class will explore various watercolor techniques and styles ranging from unique color combinations, experimental and non-traditional techniques, extreme monochromatic granulation and more. Different subjects and techniques will be demonstrated in each class session. Supply list available on Sertoma’s webpage. 6 sessions. Instructor: Ryan Fox. No Class: May 25
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $145
May 4-Jun 15 M 1:00-4:00pm
Painting - Watercolor Magic
Age: 16-99 yrs. Explore the watery world of painting wet on wet, and other techniques used by watercolor artists. You’ll sample effects with this magical medium and go home with a wonderful work on paper. A class for all levels of painting experience. All supplies included. 1 session. Instructor: Julia Einstein Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $45
May 28 Th 10:00am-12:30pm
Poetry in Nature
Age: 12-99 yrs. Nature has always inspired art, poetry, and songs. The aim of this program is to get inspired, and to write our own poetry! We’ll use prompts to get our creative juices flowing, to see what we can create. Then we can share our poetry with the group if you’d like.
Participants must preregister and pay the fee. This is an adults only program. Durant Nature Preserve – Fee: $5 Aug 26 W 6:00-7:30pm
Poetry Jam & Creative Writing Throwdown
Age: 18-120 yrs. Poetry Jam & Creative Writing Throwdown. Join fellow writers and orators in an informal and welcoming space where we are free to craft, read and spit poetry, prose, and spoken word. Whether you’re working on a masterpiece or just jotting down thoughts, let’s share inspiration and creativity as we unleash the powerful beauty of words. Celestine Wright. Bring your writing, your voice, and your open ear!
Five Points Center – Fee: $0 Jul 17 F 3:00-5:00pm Aug 21 F 3:00-5:00pm
Pottery - Advanced Handbuilding: Tree of Life Candelabra
Age: 16-99 yrs. A hand-crafted, personalized centerpiece for your home? Yes, please! We will use a variety of methods to create a one-of-a-kind centerpiece/candelabra for your table or mantle. Traditional Tree of Life examples will be explored as well as unique and personal interpretations. This process relies heavily on decorations. The instructor will share their vast and personal supply of sprig molds, shape cutters, and textures. You are encouraged to bring you own items as well. Different finishes will also be taught with your own underglazes or dipping in studio glazes, or maybe a little of both! This is an intense 7 week class and it is recommended that you do not miss any classes. This class is designed for experienced handbuilders. 7 sessions. Instructor: Julie Rowe Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $140 May 6-Jun 17 W 7:00-9:30pm
Pottery - Beginning Handbuilding Age: 16-99 yrs. Expand your possibilities with clay! If you can imagine it, you can build it with clay. In this class, students will learn the basics of handbuilding with clay — pinching, coil building, and slab building. Classes provide demonstrations and individual work time with instructor guidance. Please arrive 20 minutes early to the first class to purchase clay and tools. This class qualifies passing students for a pottery studio membership -students must attend 5 of the 7 class sessions and cannot miss the first class and/or glazing class to pass and qualify for a studio membership. 7 sessions.
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $141
Instructor: Heather McLelland
May 4-Jun 22 M 7:00-9:30pm
Instructor: Menan Al Ramah
May 5-Jun 16 Tu 3:00-5:30pm
Instructor: Heather McLelland
Jul 7-Aug 18 Tu 6:00-8:30pm
Instructor: Menan Al Ramah
Jul 6-Aug 17 M 5:00-7:30pm
Pottery - Beginning Wheel Age: 16-99 yrs. Beginning Wheel is one of our most popular classes! Demonstrations will focus on the fundamentals of wheel-thrown pottery. Projects will teach skills such as wedging, sticking, and centering clay on the wheel, the use of throwing tools, and basic glazing techniques. Instructors offer individualized attention as skill progression is unique to each person. Please arrive 20 minutes early to the first class to purchase clay and tools. This class qualifies passing students for a pottery studio membership -students must attend 5 of the 7 class sessions and cannot miss the first class and/or glazing class to pass and qualify for a studio membership. 7 sessions.
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $141
Instructor: Doug DeBastiani
May 5-Jun 16 Tu 4:00-6:30pm
May 6-Jun 17 W 4:00-6:30pm
May 6-Jun 17 W 7:00-9:30pm
Instructor: Lauren Wellborn
May 7-Jun 18 Th 6:00-8:30pm
Instructor: Julie Rowe
May 9-Jun 20 Sa 10:00am-12:30pm
Instructor: Doug DeBastiani
Jul 7-Aug 18 Tu 4:00-6:30pm
Jul 7-Aug 18 Tu 7:00-9:30pm
Jul 8-Aug 19 W 4:00-6:30pm
Instructor: Heather McLelland
Jul 9-Aug 20 Th 6:00-8:30pm
Pottery - Colored Clay: Basics & Beyond with Chris Campbell Age: 16-99 yrs. Do you think colored clay is too difficult, too expensive or too limiting? Join me for this exciting workshop where you can explore the possibilities of using color in your pottery work. While basic hand building skills are needed, you do not have to have experience with coloring clay. I encourage collaboration so you can share and learn new techniques. Supplies will be available for purchase onsite. Chris Campbell is a North Carolina potter who has been creating Nerikomi porcelain Artwork since 1991. She is known for her inventive use of brilliant colors and her unique bold designs. She has taught Nerikomi skills in her Workshops across the USA and Canada. She has written many articles on this subject and her pieces have been included in many show and collections. Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $825 Aug 24-Aug 28 M-F 9:00am-5:00pm
Pottery - Continuing Handbuilding Age: 16-99 yrs. Building on techniques covered in Beginning Handbuilding, students will continue to explore the possibilities of soft slabs, stiff slabs, and coils through a combination of
demonstrations and individual work time, with an emphasis on details, finishing techniques, and expanding possibilities into more distinctive pieces that reflect the student’s unique style. Skills covered in Continuing Handbuilding vary based on the instructor. Clay and Tools are available for purchase at the facility prior to the first class. Prerequisite: Students must have prior handbuilding experience. This class qualifies passing students for a pottery studio membership -students must attend 5 of the 7 class sessions and cannot miss the first class and/or glazing class to pass and qualify for a studio membership. 7 Sessions. Instructor: Julie Rowe
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $140
May 6-Jun 17 W 4:00-6:30pm Jul 9-Aug 20 Th 7:00-9:30pm
Pottery - Continuing Wheel
Age: 16-99 yrs. Looking for the next step beyond Beginning Wheel? This class is designed for those who have taken beginner wheel and need further refinement in basic throwing skills to progress to more challenging levels. It also serves as a refresher course for students who have previously taken throwing classes. Skills covered in Continuing Wheel vary based on the instructor. Clay and Tools are available for purchase at the facility prior to the first class. Prerequisite: Students must have prior wheel throwing experience and should be able to comfortably center clay on the wheel. This class qualifies passing students for a pottery studio membership -students must attend 5 of the 7 class sessions and cannot miss the first class and/or glazing class to pass and qualify for a studio membership. 7 Sessions.
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $141
Instructor: Doug Debastiani
May 5-Jun 16 Tu 7:00-9:30pm Jul 8-Aug 19 W 7:00-9:30pm
Pottery - Crystalline Glaze
Age: 16-99 yrs. This class is for intermediate wheel potters who want to create crystalline glazed pottery. Students will learn how to make and attach catch basins, which are essential for forming crystals and saving kiln shelves. We will explore different pottery shapes and glaze applications to ensure consistent crystal growth, then learn how to remove catch basins and finish the pot. 7 sessions. Instructor: Joan Walsh
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $140
Jul 6-Aug 17 M 4:00-6:30pm
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Pottery - For the Garden
Age: 16-99 yrs. Make a few fun hand-built projects for your outdoor space. From charming planters to enchanting lanterns and small whimsical sculptures, you’ll learn various handbuilding techniques to bring your imagination to life. Prerequisite: Students must have prior handbuilding experience (whether at Pullen Arts Center or elsewhere). Students should plan to provide their own tools and purchase clay from Pullen Arts Center -tool kit and individual tools available for purchase from Pullen Art Center’s store. 5 sessions. Instructor: Patty Merrell Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $100 May 4-Jun 8 M 1:00-3:30pm
Pottery - Garden Sculptures
Age: 16-99 yrs. Decorate your garden or home with stacked pieces of your pottery. Students will learn to design and create pieces to make a pole structure. We will learn different infrastructures to accommodate different sizes of sculptures and explore how to construct and alter thrown pots to create bases, top pieces, spacers, and animals. Glazing techniques and their role in the finished piece will also be covered. The fun begins when we see how our design works or needs adjustments. This class is for intermediate potters who have both wheel and handbuilding experience. 7 sessions. Instructor: Joan Walsh Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $140 Jul 6-Aug 17 M 7:00-9:30pm
Pottery - Handbuilding: Inspiration of Seagrove
Age: 16-99 yrs. In this 4 week course, we will start by making a visit to Seagrove NC (Students are responsible for their own transportation), the pottery capital of the United States. We will visit the N.C. Pottery Center and other studios to gain inspiration from other successful potters. As a group we will decide what we would like to focus on from the inspiration of our trip. 4 Session. Instructor: Heather McLelland Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $81 Apr 27-May 18 M 1:00-3:30pm
Pottery - Handbuilt Holiday Decorations & Gifts
Age: 16-99 yrs. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah -the holidays will be here before you know it! Relieve some of the stress the season brings by creating decorations and gifts now. We’ll make a range of items, including pumpkins, leaf plates, candle holders, ornaments, and much more! All skill levels are welcome; advanced projects will be presented for those with prior handbuilding experience. Students should plan to purchase clay at Pullen Arts Center. 7 sessions. Instructor: Julie Rowe Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $140 Jul 11-Aug 22 Sa 1:00-3:30pm
Pottery - Making and Using Your Own Pottery Tools
Age: 16-99 yrs. Join Tim Cherry in this four week intermediate workshop. He’ll focus each week on techniques and materials to design numerous tools for forming and decorating pots. Bring your own tools and ideas and explore! Although Tim works exclusively as a handbuilder, wheel potters are welcome as well. Much of what he covers may apply to your work as well. Prerequisite: Beginning Handbuilding at Sertoma or Pullen Arts Centers. This workshop does not qualify you for a studio card. 4 Sessions. Instructor: Tim Cherry. Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $81 May 6-May 27 W 9:30am-12:00pm
Pottery - Mug Making Workshop
Age: 16-99 yrs. Join us for a one-day mug-making workshop where you’ll learn basic handbuilding techniques to create your own functional and personalized ceramic mug. Students will explore shaping, attaching handles, and adding decorative details to make each piece unique. No prior experience is needed-just bring your creativity and enjoy a relaxed day working with clay. All supplies included. 1 session. Instructor: Mary Parker Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $25
May 5 Tu 7:00-9:30pm Jun 23 Tu 6:00-8:30pm
Pottery - Pottery Parliament of Owls
Age: 16-99 yrs. Did you know a group of owls is called a "parliament”? They make the perfect quirky handbuilt garden ornaments to nestle among your spring flowers, or give as a unique gift! Come make a collection of owl sculptures using simple handbuilding techniques (pinching, joining, altering, and adding texture) and you’ll apply bright, colorful stroke-and-coat glazes directly to your pieces before firing. All levels welcome, no experience needed, and all materials provided. Pieces will be fired for pickup 2-3 weeks after the second class. 2 sessions. Instructor: Emily Malpass Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $40
May 5-May 12 Tu 10:00am-12:00pm
Pottery - Refine and Revise
Age: 16-99 yrs. Level up your beginner-ish wheel thrown work with an intensive workshop focused on fine tuning the details of your pieces. Week 1 will be a critique-style format (instructor will provide samples and participants are encouraged to bring 2-3 pieces of their own to offer for feedback) and the remaining weeks will be more hands-on with demos and time for you to work on your own pieces. We'll consider ratios, finishing techniques, refining rims, improving foot rings, all with the goal of creating better-functioning and more attractive pieces that have a greater
chance for success in the kiln as well. If you’re looking to hone your eye as a potter and elevate your work, this is the workshop for you. Must have completed Beginning Wheel at Pullen or Sertoma or equivalent - current studio members are particularly encouraged to enroll! Students purchase clay and tools from Pullen Arts Center. 4 sessions. Instructor: Emily Malpass Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $80
May 7-May 28 Th 9:30am-12:00pm
Pottery - Sculptural Handbuilding
Age: 16-99 yrs. Explore ways to incorporate basic handbuilding techniques to create more unique and involved work. Through projects that start with your own ideas and interests, methods such as stiff slab construction will provide the means to build more solid pieces. Organic, architectural, functional and decorative approaches will be covered. Prerequisite: Beginner Handbuilding at Sertoma or Pullen Arts Center. This course does not qualify for a studio card. 4 sessions. Instructor: Steve Karloski.
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $81
May 6-May 27 W 7:00-9:30pm
Pottery - Understanding Form and Shape: A Lecture & Demonstration Workshop
Age: 16-99 yrs. Join us for an insightful session exploring the fundamental principles of form and shape in functional pottery. Workshop will begin with a lecture and presentation on the relationship between a pot’s form and shape with its function through analysis of historical/contemporary works. The instructor will then demonstrate the process of creating specific forms on the potter’s wheel, emphasizing the techniques used to achieve desired shapes and proportions, such as tall cylinder and large bowl. Open discussion is welcomed throughout the workshop. This workshop is for intermediate and experienced potters who are seeking to deepen their understanding of ceramic form and to develop a more critical eye for ceramic design. Please note that students will not be creating their own work during this class; it is focused on lecture and demonstration. 1 session. Instructor: Wei Sun
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $50
Jun 21 Su 10:00am-3:00pm
Pottery - Wheel Throwing Bigger
Age: 16-99 yrs. In this continue wheel course, we will work on how to get forms bigger. We will look at a variety of techniques to create larger scale forms, from combining multiple pieces to working with coils. We will look at traditional forms as a starting point. Prerequisite: Beginner Wheel at Sertoma or Pullen Arts Center. This class does not qualify for a studio card. 4 Sessions. Instructor: Heather McLelland
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $81
May 7-May 28 Th 7:00-9:30pm
Pottery - Wheel Throwing Strange and Unusual Forms
Age: 16-99 yrs. In this course you will push your knowledge of working on the wheel. We will cut, add, and throw forms to get out of the round, using the wheel as a stepping stone to create strange and unusual forms. Prerequisite: Beginner Wheel at Sertoma or Pullen Arts Center. This course does not qualify students for a studio card. 4 Sessions. Instructor: Heather McLelland
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $81
May 5-May 26 Tu 1:00-3:30pm
Pottery Workshop - Toad House for the Garden
Age: 16-99 yrs. Get ready for the summer by crafting a whimsical house out of clay for the toads and frogs in your garden. The first day of class will be for planning and creating the house while the second will be for glazing it. This class is planned with beginners and experienced potters in mind. No experience required and all supplies are included. Projects will be ready for pick-up about 2 weeks after the workshop. Workshops do not qualify for a studio card. 2 sessions. Instructor: Ann Haigler Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $51 May 7-May 14 Th 7:00-9:30pm
Printmaking - Block Print Animal and Pet Portraits
Age: 16-99 yrs. Using animals as inspiration, students will carve and create linoleum block prints. We will learn how to carve the block, hand printing techniques, registration and how to use the etching press to bring our creations to life. This class is appropriate for beginning and continuing students. 2 Sessions. Instructor: Keith Norval Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $121 May 16-May 17 Sa & Su 12:00-4:00pm
Printmaking - Block Printing Explorations
Age: 16-99 yrs. Not all blocks are equal; different people enjoy different textures and firmness to their printing block. But with all the options out there, how do you know where to start? In this class we will explore a variety of different blocks to carve designs into, see how they print, and discuss the pros and cons of each one, how different materials lend themselves to different techniques and linework, and how that can affect the images you choose to print. This class is beginner friendly, but also suitable for more experienced printmakers who are used to only one kind of block and want to try something new! A $15 supply fee is due to instructor at first class. A short list of additional supplies prints on receipt. This class qualifies students for a print studio membership. 6 sessions. Instructor: Jocelyn Steslicke Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $160 May 7-Jun 11 Th 6:00-9:00pm
Printmaking - Drawing the Print:
Drypoint Intaglio
Age: 16-99 yrs. A great technique for people who like to draw or are curious about printmaking, drypoint is a non-acid intaglio technique where marks are made directly on plates. Plates are then inked and printed on an etching press. In this workshop we’ll explore a variety of drypoint techniques, cover proper inking and printing procedures as well as various ways to incorporate color. Open to artists of all levels, repeat students welcome. Students should plan to purchase supplies from Pullen for approximately $25; we will discuss supplies in more detail at the start of class. This workshop qualifies students for a print studio membership. 2 sessions. Instructor: Susan Martin Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $155 May 16-May 17 Sa & Su 10:00am-4:00pm
Printmaking - Large Format
Linoleum Print
Age: 16-99 yrs. Get ready to carve! In this two-weekend workshop we will focus on creating large linoleum block prints. Printing using the Whelan Press and by hand will be covered. Class will consist of demonstrations and techniques as well as time to carve our blocks. Some experience will be helpful but not required. Students will need to purchase their own linoleum prior to class; more info prints on receipt. This class qualifies students for a print studio membership. 4 sessions. Instructor: Keith Norval Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $143
Jul 11-Jul 19 Sa & Su 12:00-4:00pm
Printmaking - Learn to Screen Print
Age: 16-99 yrs. Learn how to screen print! This class will cover the entire screen printing process, from selecting imagery and preparing screens, to registration and printing, to reclaiming your screens so you can start fresh for your next screen print idea. Once you learn the process you will be able to print on paper and fabric! All skill levels are welcome. Supply list prints on receipt. This class qualifies students for a print studio membership. 6 sessions. Instructor: Jocelyn Steslicke
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $161
May 7-Jun 11 Th 2:00-5:00pm Jul 7-Aug 11 Tu 6:00-9:00pm
Printmaking - Prints for Patches
Age: 14-99 yrs. Come join the fun and craft your own lino stamp! We will be using these stamps to create patches that can be sewn or adhered to clothing or bags or even hung on a wall, though you’ll be able to use these stamps to print on paper as well. At the end of the final class, students may opt in to trade the patches they make with their classmates! Beginner and experienced students welcome. A $5 supply fee is due to instructor at first
class. Additional supplies can be purchased at Pullen Arts Center. 2 sessions. Instructor: Jocelyn Steslicke
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $45
May 24-May 31 Su 2:00-3:30pm
Printmaking - Screen Printing Weekend Workshop
Age: 16-99 yrs. Spend the weekend in the printing studio! Whether you are brand new to screen printing or just want an excuse to get in the studio with other printmakers, this is the class for you. We will cover all that goes into the screen printing process with examples and demos, and then have the weekend to make, make, make. We will take time for lunch each day so feel free to bring a lunchbox or go grab some food during that time. Arriving with some imagery in mind will help streamline the process, but we can always do some designing and refining while class is in session. A $15 supply fee is due to instructor at beginning of class. 2 sessions. Instructor: Jocelyn Steslicke Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $107
Aug 29-Aug 30 Sa & Su 10:00am-4:00pm
Printmaking - Screen Printing: Beyond the Basics
Age: 16-99 yrs. In this screen printing class, we will be focusing on projects with multiple colors that require multiple layers. This will give us the opportunity to put our registration skills to use and build confidence with lining up our layers. This will also allow us to mix our own inks to build a harmonious and intentional color palette for our pieces. Some experience with screen printing is helpful. Supply list prints on receipt. This class qualifies students for a print studio membership. 6 sessions. Instructor: Jocelyn Steslicke Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $160 Jun 25-Jul 30 Th 6:00-9:00pm =
Printmaking - Woodcut 101
Age: 16-99 yrs. Utilizing traditional woodcut methods, we will explore the possibilities of relief printing. Woodcut is the first printmaking method recorded, and resonates in both historical and contemporary work. Starting with the basics, we will progress as the class guides us. Topics include: printing by hand, by press, and on Pullen’s new Woodzilla press. Open to artists of all levels (beginner to advanced), this class explores the opportunities woodcut provides. Carving tools are available during class time and blocks and paper will be available to purchase from Pullen’s supply shop. Additional details about supplies will be discussed at the first session. This class qualifies students for a print studio membership. 5 sessions. Instructor: Susan Martin Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $134 May 5-Jun 2 Tu 10:00am-1:00pm
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Watercolor
Age: 18-99 yrs. Discover the magic of watercolor! It is simply a bag of tricks! The instructor will introduce paper, brushes and other supplies and demonstrate these techniques. Master artist’s work will be viewed to display their use of elements and principles of art. Students will have the opportunity to adopt, adapt and/or apply to their own work. Students will practice using elements of texture, value, line, space, shape and form, including the color wheel. Principles of art will be identified and discussed, along with the importance of leaving white space. Students will learn to use these techniques to create their own original art, whether still life, landscape or abstract. You must bring supplies to class.
Instructor: Linda Torena
Five Points Center – Fee: $33
May 5-Jun 9 Tu 10:30am-12:30pm May 7-Jun 11 Th 10:30am-12:30pm
Senior Art Room Open Studio
Open Studio Hours are available to any participant who has completed an art course through Active Adults. This program aims to create a fun and collaborative environment for pursuing your creative interests. Feel free to unleash your creativity during open studio time! This is an opportunity for you to pursue your personal interests without the constraints of a course instructor. Please bring your own materials. It’s an excellent opportunity to meet new people and explore various types of art. Don’t be afraid to get messy! Just make sure you clean up. Make the most of any course you take with us.
Five Points Center – Fee: $0
May 5-Aug 27 Tu & Th 2:00-4:00pm
Calligraphy Workshop
Age: 18-115 yrs. Linda Torrena will teach participants how to utilize different brush strokes to create beautiful lettering. This workshop is once a month on the second Wednesday of every month. Instructor: Linda Torena
Five Points Center – Fee: $28
May 13-Jun 10 W 10:30am-12:30pm
Drum It Up
Age: 18-99 yrs. Join this class to experience first-hand excitement of live drumming. If you are a total beginner, or have a musical background, this is the class for you. All hand drums will be provided or bring your own. We will use a Djembe African hand drum to work on independence, coordination, basic rhythm patterns, ensemble performance and solo improvisation. Each class will focus on four elements of drumming: Hand exercises, beat patterns with drum tones, ensemble participation and a goal to
complete an extended group composition. As a bonus for at home practice, a play along video will be provided! If you want to drum, let’s get started! Class limited to 10 participants. Level I Intro/ Beginner: No prior musical experience is required. Level II Intermediate: Requires completion of at least one Level I Beginner class or instructor approval for previous drumming experience. This class continues the excitement and techniques of the beginner level and will focus on intermediate/advanced development of hand drumming and the use of sticks. Level III Advanced: Requires completion of Level II Intermediate: Continues with advanced rhythms, beats, utilization of bass drum patterns, improvisation and more. Instructor: Robert Jackson
Anne Gordon Center
Level III Advanced May 8-Jun 26 F 9:15-10:15am Fee: $52.50
Five Points Center
Level III Advanced May 6-Jun 24 W 9:15-10:15am Fee: $60
Level III Advanced May 6-Jun 24 W 10:30-11:30am Fee: $60
Level I Beginner
May 4-Jun 22 M 9:30-10:30am Fee: $52.50
Exploring Art Techniques
Age: 18-99 yrs. Explore art techniques using various materials including acrylic, Indian drawing ink, watercolor and pencils combinations. This class welcomes all levels of artist. Instructor Gail
Walnut Terrace Center – Fee: $7
Happy Acrylic Abstract Painting
May 19 Tu 2:30-3:45pm
Self Portrait Creating (various media)
Jun 16 Tu 2:30-3:45pm
Watercolor Fireworks (on paper)
Jul 21 Tu 2:30-3:45pm
Watercolor an Ocean and Sunset (on paper) Aug 18 Tu 2:30-3:45pm
Fibers - Weaving Workshop
Age: 18-111 yrs. Learn how to make your own loom from cardboard! Weaving techniques included and basic instructions. Warp string and weft yarn available. Learn how to take everything off of the loom and finish. Instructor: Linda
Torena
Five Points Center – Fee: $21
May 20-Jun 17 W 10:30am-12:30pm
Freshly Brewed Poems
A local poet or writer will be featured for approximately 20 minutes. Afterward, we invite the audience to take the mic and read their poems, prose, and spoken word. While we encourage original material, we don’t discourage sharing with us your favorite authors. The number of poems each participant will read will be determined by the size of the group. Please be prepared to read 1 to 3 poems, or 5 minutes of prose. Afternoon of open mic poetry aims to be an intra-generational gathering of creatives working in a safe and mentoring
environment. Please come at 2:30 p.m. to sign up to read. 3:00 p.m. is our start time. The monthly event is open to 18+.
Five Points Center –
May 6 W 3:00-4:30pm
Jun 3 W 3:00-4:30pm
Jul 1 W 3:00-4:30pm
Aug 5 W 3:00-4:30pm
Knitting and Crocheting
Age: 18-99 yrs. If you like to knit and crochet, please come and share your skills and projects with other like-minded patrons. This is an informal social time; there is no instructor.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $0
May 7-Aug 27 Th 2:00-4:00pm
LGBTQ+ Film Series
Age: 18-111 yrs. Don’t miss out on our LGBTQIA+ Film Series screening! Join us for our monthly program on the first and last Tuesday of the month. We will be showcasing films with diverse themes around sexuality and gender. This program is co-hosted with the Carolina Aging Alliance. All folks 18+ are welcome!
Five Points Center – Fee: $0
May 5 Tu 2:00-4:15pm
May 26 Tu 2:00-4:15pm
Jun 2 Tu 2:00-4:15pm
Jun 30 Tu 2:00-4:15pm
Jul 7 Tu 2:00-4:15pm
Jul 28 Tu 2:00-4:15pm
Aug 4 Tu 2:00-4:15pm
Aug 25 Tu 2:00-4:15pm
Open Studio with Gail
Age: 18-99 yrs. Do you enjoy painting or always wanted to give it a try? Would a little guidance and a lot of open space encourage you to explore this practice which so many find therapeutic? Look no further! Gail will be on hand and more than happy to answer art questions or help you get over the painter block you may be experiencing. Bring your supplies; we have space for storage. We have some supplies you can purchase for a minimal fee to get you started. Paint brushes and easels are available for you to use. Let’s inspire one another and stop making excuses. There is a wall in your home hoping for some fresh artwork! And like most adventures, it is more fun to create with others. This program meets on the 1st & 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Walnut Terrace Center – Fee: $0
May 5-Aug 11 Tu 2:30-4:00pm
Quilling
Age: 18-99 yrs. Discover the art of quilling in this engaging class! Learn how to craft basic quilling shapes as Janet demonstrates essential tools and techniques to help you create stunning designs. Connect with fellow crafters on the 2nd Wednesday of each month to share ideas, explore new methods. All tool usage is included. Led by instructor Janet.
Walnut Terrace Center – Fee: $3
Rose (fold and twist)
May 13 W 1:00-3:00pm
Flower (shapes and borders)
Jun 10 W 1:00-3:00pm
Sun, Clouds, Birds (coil)
Jul 8 W 1:00-3:00pm
Robin (shapes and borders)
Aug 12 W 1:00-3:00pm
Raleigh Miniatures Guild
Age: 18-99 yrs. This group is for art enthusiasts specializing in the craft of miniatures. The Guild meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month. See club officers at meeting for information on additional fees and dues.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $4
May 7-Aug 20 Th 10:00am-12:00pm
Readers Theatre
Age: 18-99 yrs. A wide variety of short and medium length skits are taken from different sources and come alive not only through the words of the authors, the actors’ faces and bodies, but also through their tone, pitch, and emotion. Memorization of scripts is not necessary. Costuming and props are minimal. This is not a class with an instructor who teaches acting, nor is it a class for the shy. Participants gather to learn acting and entertain each other by filling a variety of roles (acting experience is not required). This group is a prerequisite for the Readers Theater Performing Ensemble. Commitment to attendance and participation is stressed.
Five Points Center – Fee: $0 May 4-Aug 31 M 3:00-4:45pm
Family
Crafts: Cupids Workshop
Age: 5-10 yrs. Join us for a exciting filled evening of creativity and crafts just in time for Valentine's Day. Kids will have the chance to make handmade cards, gifts, and keepsakes for someone special. Supplies will be provided.
Brier Creek Community Center – Fee: $5 Feb 3 Tu 5:30-7:00pm
Craft: Mom and Me Crafts!
Age: 5-10 yrs. Join us for a heartwarming and creative celebration in honor of the amazing moms in our lives! At this special event, you’ll have the chance to craft a one-of-a-kind gift that shows just how much you care. Whether it’s a handmade card, a keepsake, or a colorful creation, your gift will be full of love and meaning. Supplies will be provided.
Brier Creek Community Center – Fee: $6 May 9 Sa 11:00am-12:30pm
Drawn to Create: Art for All Ages
Age: yrs. No Experience Needed – Just Bring Your Imagination! Whether you’re 8 or 80, this beginner-friendly art class is designed to help anyone discover their inner artist. Learn how to turn simple shapes into stunning drawings, explore the basics of composition and color, and gain the confidence to create artwork you’re proud of. No experience? No problem – if you think you can’t even draw a stick figure, this class is perfect for you! Classes available for kids, teens, and adults. All materials provided.
Optimist Community Center – Fee: $30 May 4-Jun 1 M 4:30-5:45pm
Family Pottery - Stars and Stripes
Ice Cream Bowls
Age: 5-8 yrs. Do you love doing fun, creative things as a family? Come join us as we celebrate summer and the warm weather by handbuilding a set of family ice cream bowls. Everyone will make their own one-of-a-kind ice cream bowl and glaze their pieces. Class fee includes one adult and one child; please register child only. All supplies included. 2 sessions.
Instructor: Kim Lomax
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $60
Jun 20-Jun 27 Sa 2:00-3:30pm
Family Pottery - Together in Clay: Family Pottery Sessions
Age: 5-8 yrs. Join us for a fun and creative Family Handbuilding Pottery Class! In this hands-on workshop, young potters and their caregivers will explore various handbuilding techniques while creating themed projects. Enjoy quality time together, unleash your creativity, and take home your unique pottery creations! Projects will be left for firing and available for pickup 2-3 weeks after the last class. All supplies included. 2 sessions.
Instructor: Sue Chegari
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $60
Garden Bells
May 17-May 24 Su 10:00am-12:00pm
Tic Tac Toe Board
Jun 15-Jun 22 M 10:00am-12:00pm Summer Sun Catchers + Weaving
Jul 19-Jul 26 Su 10:00am-12:00pm
Family Name Plaques
Aug 8-Aug 15 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm
Family PrintmakingCustom Shirts with Mom
Age: 11-99 yrs. Work together with your loved one while designing a matching t-shirt! Collaboration and combining ideas is key to creating these custom designs for you each to print on your shirts. We will spend the first part of the day designing, then take a long lunch for your instructor to prepare your screens. After lunch you will get to choose your ink colors and print your own shirts! No screen printing experience is required.
Participants should each bring a blank t-shirt for printing; all other supplies included. One registration fee covers two participants; please register one person only. 1 session. Instructor: Jocelyn Steslicke
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $125
May 3 Su 10:00am-4:00pm
Family Printmaking - Design a Shirt with Dad
Age: 11-99 yrs. Work together with your loved one while designing a matching t-shirt! Collaboration and combining ideas is key to creating these custom designs for you each to print on your shirts. We will spend the first part of the day designing, then take a long lunch for your instructor to prepare your screens. After lunch you will get to choose your ink colors and print your own shirts! No screen printing experience is required. Participants should each bring a blank t-shirt for printing; all other supplies included. One registration fee covers two participants; please register one person only. 1 session. Instructor: Jocelyn Steslicke
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $125
Jun 14 Su 10:00am-4:00pm
Mother’s Day Crafts
Age: 5-99 yrs. Join us in creating gifts that will make mom say "Wow" just in time for Mother’s Day. In our two hours we will create a set of candles, a paper flower bouquet, and a little card to tell mom just how amazing she is. We encourage assistance, but adults aren’t required to register unless they will be participating themselves.
Lake Lynn Community Center – Fee: $16
May 9 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm
Paint & Create: A Step-by-Step Painting Adventure
Age: 10-99 yrs. Follow Along, Have Fun, Take Home a Masterpiece! No pressure, no experience needed-just pick up a brush and paint along! In this relaxed and fun class, You’ll follow your instructor step-by-step to create a finished painting in each session. Along the way, You’ll learn painting fundamentals like color mixing, brush techniques, and composition basics. Whether you’re brand new to painting or just want a creative outlet, this class is a perfect way to unwind and express yourself. Great for individuals, friends, or family groups-come make art and memories together!
Optimist Community Center – Fee: $30
May 2-May 30 Sa 9:30-10:45am
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 9:30-10:45am
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 9:30-10:45am
Aug 8-Aug 29 Sa 9:30-10:45am
Athletic Instruction
Preschool
Green Road Little Ballers
Age: 3-5 yrs. Come out to Green Road to learn some fundamental drills and skills for ages 3-5 years old. Each registration includes a 4 week session with a trained instructor leading various activities. Come play with us!
Green Road Community Center – Fee: $36
Jun 1-Jun 22 M 6:30-7:15pm
Jul 6-Jul 27 M 6:30-7:15pm Aug 10-Aug 31 M 6:30-7:15pm
Mini Mite Tennis
Age: 5-8 yrs. This is a great opportunity to introduce your child to tennis. Preschoolers will learn hand-eye coordination and balancing skills. Enjoy social time with peers.
Worthdale Community Center – Fee: $20
May 5-May 26 Tu 10:00-11:00am
Jun 2-Jun 30 Tu 10:00-11:00am
Jul 7-Jul 28 Tu 10:00-11:00am
Aug 4-Aug 25 Tu 10:00-11:00am
Mini Mite Tennis II
Age: 6-8 yrs. This is a great opportunity to introduce your child to tennis. Preschoolers will learn hand-eye coordination and balancing skills. Enjoy social time with peers.
Worthdale Community Center – Fee: $20
May 6-May 27 W 10:00-11:00am
Jun 3-Jun 24 W 10:00-11:00am
Jul 1-Jul 29 W 10:00-11:00am
Aug 5-Aug 26 W 10:00-11:00am
Soccer - Little Kickers
Age: 3-5 yrs. This introduction in skills development teaches the basics of soccer, including drills in passing, dribbling and shooting. Class will help develop hand-eye coordination, listening skills, good sportsmanship and teamwork!
Green Road Community Center – Fee: $27
Jun 2-Jun 23 Tu 6:30-7:15pm
Jul 7-Jul 28 Tu 6:30-7:15pm
Aug 4-Aug 25 Tu 6:30-7:15pm
Youth
Baseball - Little Sluggers
Age: 4-6 yrs. Do you want to learn to hit a GRAND SLAM or making the winning catch?! Are you looking to introduce your child to baseball or softball, but not quite ready to sign up for a full season/league yet? Then Little Sluggers is the class for you! This class will introduce and teach the basic fundamentals of baseball/ softball . Bring your own glove but all other equipment will be provided. Please make sure to wear comfortable clothes.
Brier Creek Community Center – Fee: $40
May 5-May 26 Tu 4:30-5:15pm
Basketball Elite Clinic - Advanced
Age: 10-15 yrs. Do you want to take your game to the next level? This clinic is for intermediate and advanced players that have played or currently on a school, prep, AAU, or recreation team. Players will learn how to improve court vision, move with and without the ball, do various cuts, create shots, and read/react on offense and defense. Everything will be done at game speed! Instructor: Urysla Cotton, current professional basketball player
Brier Creek Community Center – Fee: $41
May 7-May 28 Th 7:30-8:30pm
Jun 4-Jun 25 Th 7:30-8:30pm
Jul 9-Jul 30 Th 7:30-8:30pm
Aug 6-Aug 27 Th 7:30-8:30pm
Basketball Skills & Drills
Age: 8-15 yrs. This fun and instructional clinic is designed for beginner players that are new to basketball skill learning the basic fundamentals of basketball. Drills will put an emphasis on ball handling, shooting mechanics and finishing. Players will get a chance to work on offensive/defensive spacing, passing and defensive footwork, as well as learn basketball terminology. Goals can be lowered as needed. Instructor: Urysla Cotton, current professional basketball player.
Brier Creek Community Center – Fee: $41
May 7-May 28 Th 6:30-7:30pm
Jun 4-Jun 25 Th 6:30-7:30pm
Jul 9-Jul 30 Th 6:30-7:30pm
Aug 6-Aug 27 Th 6:30-7:30pm
Boys 2 Men
Age: 8-12 yrs. Come out and learn basketball and life skills with great mentors here at Biltmore Hills. We will host a combination of basketball competitions, such as free throws 3v3 and spot shooting. This is an opportunity for young boys to learn and receive mentorship from various coaches from Biltmore Hills community. This one day event is open to youth ages 8 to 12. Biltmore Hills Community Center – Fee: $5
Aug 8 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm
First Tee - Golf
Age: 7-12 yrs. First Tee is a youth development organization that enables kids to build strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, we create active learning experiences that build inner strength, self- confidence, and resilience that kids can carry to everything they do. This program is instructed by First Tee Golf Instructors. The first two (2) weeks will take place at Brier Creek Park Field #2 and the last two (2) three weeks at First Tee of the Triangle Golf Facility (12201 Leesville Rd.)
Brier Creek Community Center – Fee: $21 May 5-May 26 Tu 4:30-5:30pm
Soccer Kickers at Brier Creek
G-O-O-OA-L! This class will help develop the fundamentals of soccer, including passing, dribbling, shooting and defense. Class will help develop hand-eye coordination, listening skills, good sportsmanship and teamwork!
Jul 9-Jul 30 Th 5:15-6:00pm Aug 6-Aug 27 Th 5:15-6:00pm
Sports: All-Sports at the Creek Age: 4-6 yrs. Want to learn to be a Champion?! All-Sports introduces young children to a new sport each week, including basketball, football, soccer, and more! Each session will teach the basic fundamental skills for each sport. This class will also teach how to be a good teammate, sportsmanship, and confidence! Join us and make every kid feel like a champion! All equipment will be provided.
Brier Creek Community Center – Fee: $40
May 5-May 26 Tu 5:30-6:15pm
Tennis Jr. Level 1
No experience needed for this class. Players will work on building rallying skills, learning basic strokes, scorekeeping, and the rules of tennis. Please bring light, loose-fitting clothes, nonmarking sneakers and a racquet. Racquets will be available to borrow if needed. Class length is seven weeks, including one bonus week. If there is more than one week of rainouts, classes can be made up during other class times by emailing david.bell@raleighnc.gov.
Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center
Age 6-8
May 11-Jun 24 M & W 5:00-6:00pm Fee: $133
May 12-Jun 25 Tu & Th 5:00-6:00pm Fee: $133
May 9-Jun 27 Sa 9:00-10:00am Fee: $73
Jul 6-Aug 19 M & W 5:00-6:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 7-Aug 20 Tu & Th 5:00-6:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 11-Aug 22 Sa 9:00-10:00am Fee: $73
Age 8-10
May 9-Jun 27 Sa 9:00-10:00am Fee: $73
May 9-Jun 27 Sa 10:00-11:00am Fee: $73
May 11-Jun 24 M & W 5:00-6:00pm Fee: $133
May 12-Jun 25 Tu & Th 5:00-6:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 6-Aug 19 M & W 5:00-6:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 7-Aug 20 Tu & Th 5:00-6:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 11-Aug 22 Sa 9:00-10:00am Fee: $73
Jul 11-Aug 22 Sa 10:00-11:00am Fee: $73
Age 10-18
May 11-Jun 24 M & W 4:00-5:00pm Fee: $133
May 12-Jun 25 Tu & Th 4:00-5:00pm Fee: $133
May 9-Jun 27 Sa 10:00-11:00am Fee: $73
May 9-Jun 27 Sa 11:00am-12:00pm Fee: $73
Jul 6-Aug 19 M & W 4:00-5:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 7-Aug 20 Tu & Th 4:00-5:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 11-Aug 22 Sa 10:00-11:00am Fee: $73
Jul 11-Aug 22 Sa 11:00am-12:00pm Fee: $73
Tennis Jr. Level 2
Must be assessed prior to registering for this class. Email david.bell@raleighnc.gov for assessment</b> Requirements: able to sustain a rally with another student, serve 6 out of 10 in from the baseline, keep score and have played a full court set. This class works on using full-swing forehand, backhand, full-swing serve, overhead and good volley techniques while playing points. Please bring light, loose-fitting clothes, non-marking sneakers and a racquet. Racquets will be available to borrow if needed. Class length is seven weeks, including one bonus week. If there is more than one week of rainouts, classes can be made up during other class times by emailing david.bell@raleighnc.gov.
Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center
May 9-Jun 27 Sa 11:00am-12:00pm Fee: $73
May 11-Jun 24 M & W 4:00-5:00pm Fee: $133
May 11-Jun 24 M & W 5:00-6:00pm Fee: $133
May 12-Jun 25 Tu & Th 4:00-5:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 6-Aug 19 M & W 4:00-5:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 6-Aug 19 M & W 5:00-6:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 7-Aug 20 Tu & Th 4:00-5:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 11-Aug 22 Sa 11:00am-12:00pm Fee: $73
Tennis Summer Morning MiniCamp
This weeklong program provides tennis instruction and game play for juniors aged 8 and up. Players with no experience will learn how to play matches and those with experience will learn how to play more competitive matches. Class meets indoors on rainy days for physical and mental training and the week finishes with match play on Friday.
Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center – Fee: $133
Age 8-10
Jun 15-Jun 19 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Jun 22-Jun 26 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Jul 6-Jul 10 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Jul 13-Jul 17 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Jul 20-Jul 24 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Jul 27-Jul 31 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Aug 3-Aug 7 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Aug 10-Aug 14 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Age 10-18
Jun 15-Jun 19 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Jun 22-Jun 26 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Jul 6-Jul 10 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Jul 13-Jul 17 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Jul 20-Jul 24 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Jul 27-Jul 31 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Aug 3-Aug 7 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Aug 10-Aug 14 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Volleyball Skills Program
Age: 10-14 yrs. This volleyball skills program is geared towards providing a safe environment where young athletes can develop their skills in volleyball! We will also work on the importance of sportsmanship and how to behave in a team environment. The goal of this program is to prepare our athletes to compete at the highest level all while making it affordable and creating the best experience for our participants.
Biltmore Hills Community Center
Jul 6-Jul 29 M & W 7:30-8:45pm Fee: $225
Aug 3-Aug 31 M & W 7:30-8:45pm Fee: $225
Volleyball Skills Program- Drop in Aug 3-Aug 31 M & W 7:30-8:45pm Fee: $30
Jul 1-Jul 29 M & W 7:30-8:45pm Fee: $30
Youth Basketball Training
Age: 8-11 yrs. The objective of this program is to provide basketball players aged 8-11 with an in-depth system for skill acquisition and skill development. By emphasizing deliberate practice and game-specific movements, this program will teach players how to prepare their bodies for the sport’s athletic demands, develop confidence and on court IQ that translates to the game, use their training to access their on-court creativity, and to develop unique and healthy perspectives on the game. Intermediate: Students at this level should have some basics fundamentals established and should expect to refine their skill sets. Advanced: Students at this level will have a full grasp of basic fundamentals, refined skill sets, and will be expected to perform high intensity styled training.
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Lake Lynn Community Center
Beginner/Intermediate
May 4-May 18 M 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $20
Jun 1-Jun 29 M 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $30
Jul 6-Jul 20 M 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $30
Aug 3-Aug 31 M 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $50
Intermediate/Advanced
May 2-May 30 Sa 9:45-10:30am Fee: $31
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 9:45-10:30am Fee: $24
Jul 11-Jul 18 Sa 9:45-10:30am Fee: $15
Aug 1-Aug 29 Sa 9:45-10:30am Fee: $38
Teen
Teen Basketball Training
Age: 12-17 yrs. The objective of this program is to provide basketball players aged 12-17 with an in-depth system for skill acquisition and skill development. By emphasizing deliberate practice and game-specific movements, this program will teach players how to prepare their bodies for the sport’s athletic demands, develop confidence and on court IQ that translates to the game, use their training to access their on-court creativity, and to develop unique and healthy perspectives on the game. Intermediate: Students at this level should have some basics fundamentals established and should expect to refine their skill sets. Advanced: Students at this level will have a full grasp of basic fundamentals, refined skill sets, and will be expected to perform high intensity styled training.
Lake Lynn Community Center
Beginner/Intermediate
May 4-May 18 M 7:15-8:15pm Fee: $20
Jun 1-Jun 29 M 7:15-8:15pm Fee: $30
Jul 6-Jul 20 M 7:15-8:15pm Fee: $30
Aug 3-Aug 31 M 7:15-8:15pm Fee: $50
Intermediate/Advanced
May 2-May 30 Sa 10:45-11:45am Fee: $40
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:45-11:45am Fee: $30
Jul 11-Jul 18 Sa 10:45-11:45am Fee: $20
Aug 1-Aug 29 Sa 10:45-11:45am Fee: $50
Adult
Intro to Pickleball at Millbrook Exchange
Age: 18-99 yrs. Intro to Pickleball will provide an initial introduction to the game for beginning players. Course will cover safety, rules, high level strategy, court positioning, and drills to teach skills like serves, returns, and volleys. This is a one day course that can be followed up with the longer Pickleball 101 class.
Millbrook Exchange Community Center – Fee: $25
May 17 Su 1:30-3:00pm Jun 21 Su 1:30-3:00pm Pickleball Clinic - Rolls and Flicks
Age: 18-99 yrs. This is a one day clinic is designed to help novice pickleball players advance their skills. We focus specifically on rolls and flicks.
Millbrook Exchange Community Center – Fee: $25
Jun 7 Su 1:30-3:00pm
Tennis Adult Level 1
Age: 18-99 yrs. No experience needed for this class. Players will work on building rallying skills; learn basic strokes, scorekeeping, and the rules of tennis. To graduate into level 2, players must be able to sustain a rally, make 6 out of 10 serve from the baseline, keep score and play a full court set. Please bring light, loose-fitting clothes, nonmarking sneakers and your racquet. Racquets are available to borrow. Class length is seven weeks, including one bonus week. If there is more than one week of rainouts, classes can be made up during other class times by emailing david.bell@ raleighnc.gov
Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center
May 9-Jun 27 Sa 9:00-10:00am Fee: $73
May 9-Jun 27 Sa 12:00-1:00pm Fee: $73
May 11-Jun 24 M & W 10:00-11:00am Fee: $133
May 11-Jun 24 M & W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $133
May 11-Jun 24 M & W 7:00-8:00pm Fee: $133
May 12-Jun 25 Tu & Th 11:00am-12:00pm Fee: $133
May 12-Jun 25 Tu & Th 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $133
May 12-Jun 25 Tu & Th 7:00-8:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 6-Aug 19 M & W 10:00-11:00am Fee: $133
Jul 6-Aug 19 M & W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 6-Aug 19 M & W 7:00-8:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 7-Aug 20 Tu & Th 11:00am-12:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 7-Aug 20 Tu & Th 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 7-Aug 20 Tu & Th 7:00-8:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 11-Aug 22 Sa 9:00-10:00am Fee: $73
Jul 11-Aug 22 Sa 12:00-1:00pm Fee: $73
Tennis Adult Level 2
Age: 18-99 yrs. Must be able to serve 6 out of 10 in from the baseline, keep score and have played a full court set. This class works on using full swing forehand, backhand, serve and overhead and good volley technique while playing points. To pass, players must successfully use these while playing a match. Class length is 7 weeks which includes 1 bonus week. If there is more than 1 week of rainouts, classes can be made up during other class times by emailing david.bell@ raleighnc.gov
Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center
May 9-Jun 27 Sa 10:00-11:00am Fee: $73
May 9-Jun 27 Sa 11:00am-12:00pm Fee: $73
May 11-Jun 24 M & W 11:00am-12:00pm Fee: $133
May 11-Jun 24 M & W 7:00-8:00pm Fee: $133
May 12-Jun 25 Tu & Th 10:00-11:00am Fee: $133
May 12-Jun 25 Tu & Th 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $133
May 12-Jun 25 Tu & Th 7:00-8:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 6-Aug 19 M & W 11:00am-12:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 6-Aug 19 M & W 7:00-8:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 7-Aug 20 Tu & Th 10:00-11:00am Fee: $133
Jul 7-Aug 20 Tu & Th 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 7-Aug 20 Tu & Th 7:00-8:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 11-Aug 22 Sa 10:00-11:00am Fee: $73
Jul 11-Aug 22 Sa 11:00am-12:00pm Fee: $73
Tennis Adult 2.5 Drills
Age: 18-99 yrs. Requirements: Must be at the NTRP 2.5 level or use full swing on most strokes during match play to enter this class. This is a drills class using all of your strokes. This class will focus more on 2.5 level match skills rather than
stroke technique. Class length is seven weeks, including one bonus week. If there is more than one week of rainouts, classes can be made up during other class times by emailing david.bell@raleighnc.gov.
Lake Lynn Community Center
May 12-Jun 25 Tu & Th 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $133
May 12-Jun 25 Tu & Th 7:00-8:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 7-Aug 20 Tu & Th 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 7-Aug 20 Tu & Th 7:00-8:00pm Fee: $133
Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center
May 11-Jun 24 M & W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $133
May 12-Jun 25 Tu & Th 7:00-8:00pm Fee: $133
May 12-Jun 25 Tu & Th 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $133
May 9-Jun 27 Sa 10:00-11:00am Fee: $67
May 9-Jun 27 Sa 11:00am-12:00pm Fee: $67
Jul 6-Aug 19 M & W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 7-Aug 20 Tu & Th 7:00-8:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 7-Aug 20 Tu & Th 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $133
Jul 11-Aug 22 Sa 10:00-11:00am Fee: $67
Jul 11-Aug 22 Sa 11:00am-12:00pm Fee: $67
Tennis Quads
Age: 18-99 yrs. All matches are at Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center. Each week there will be courts of doubles matches. A player will play a total of 24 games in a round robin format — eight games with each of the three other players as a partner. The results will be used to adjust positions for the following week. The player with the most games won will move up, and the player with the fewest will move down a quad. All players are responsible for being present or having a substitute present. New balls will be provided each week.
Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center – Fee: $45
All levels
Jun 1-Jul 27 M 7:00-9:00pm
Jun 3-Jul 29 W 9:30-11:30am
Coed 2.0/2.5
Jun 4-Jul 30 Th 7:00-9:00pm
Tennis Senior Drop In
Age: 55-99 yrs. Men and Women aged 55 and older are welcome to drop in and play at Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center on Mondays and Thursday mornings at 9am throughout the year. There will be an organizer to send you and your partner to the courts for doubles play for rounds of short matches. Need to come a little late or leave a little early, that’s fine, just start your day off with some organized doubles play and be on your way.
Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center – Fee: $10
May 1-Aug 31 M & Th 9:00am-12:00pm
X-Treme Hip hop
Age: 16-99 yrs.
Worthdale Community Center – Fee: $10
May 3-May 31 Su 4:00-5:00pm
Jun 7-Jun 28 Su 4:00-5:00pm
Jul 5-Jul 26 Su 4:00-5:00pm
Athletics Open Play
Adult Open Play Pass
Stay active all year with our Adult Open Play pass! Enjoy access to a variety of open play activities, including basketball, volleyball, futsal, and more. Sports offerings, age groups, and schedules vary by location. Open play sessions are subject to change without notice.
Participation is first-come, first-served, with limited space available per session. This pass is not valid for Indoor Pickleball. For the most up-to-date information on times, locations, and availability, please visit the Open Play Sports information at parks.raleighnc. gov keyword search: open play or contact your local center. Fee: Free
Indoor Pickleball Open Play and Pass
Pickleball brings the best of racquetball, tennis, and table tennis together for a fun, fast-paced game that’s easy to learn and hard to stop playing! Played on a smaller court, it's perfect for staying active and making new friends. Nets, pickleballs and a limited number of paddles are provided. Participants may bring their own paddles and pickleballs.
Participation is first-come, first-served, with limited space available. Players may choose to pay a drop-in fee per session or purchase a pass. For the most current schedules and locations, visit: raleighnc. gov/pickleball.
4 Month Open Play Pass: $15
Drop-in Fee per session: $3
Youth Open Play Pass
Get in the game with our Youth Open Play pass! Enjoy access to fast-paced open play sports, including basketball, volleyball, futsal, and more. Sports offerings, age groups, and schedules vary by location. Participation is first-come, first-served, with limited space available per session. This pass is not valid for Indoor Pickleball. For the most up-to-date information on times, locations, and availability, please visit the Open Play Sports information at parks.raleighnc.gov or contact your local center. Fee: Free
OPEN PLAY SPORTS
Adult Basketball Open Play (18+)
Enjoy the chance to shoot hoops, stay active, and connect with others. Held in our indoor basketball gyms, these casual open play opportunities are perfect for adults looking to practice their skills or join in on pickup games. Participants must register for a free Adult Open Play pass online or at any community center. Schedules and age groups vary by location. Capacity is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants are welcome to bring their own basketballs; a limited number may be available to check out. For the most up-to-date open play schedule, please visit the Open Play Sports online calendars or contact your preferred location directly.
Basketball Open Gym (All Ages)
Enjoy the chance to shoot hoops, stay active, and connect with others. Held in our indoor basketball gyms, these casual open play opportunities are perfect for adults looking to practice their skills or join in on pickup games. Participants must register for a free Adult Open Play pass online or at any community center. Schedules vary by location. Capacity is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants are welcome to bring their own basketballs; a limited number may be available to check out. For the most up-to-date open play schedule, please visit the Open Play Sports online calendars or contact your preferred location directly.
Family Basketball Open Play (All Ages]
Open gym basketball is an opportunity for parents and their children to shoot around and play basketball games with others using our indoor basketball gyms. Participants 17 and younger must register for a free Youth Open Play pass online through the membership tile. Participants 18 and older must register for a free Adult Open Play pass at a community center. Capacity is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants may bring their own basketballs, or a limited number may be available to check out. Contact the location for the open play schedule.
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Men’s Cross Court Basketball
Worthdale Community Center – Fee: $5
May 4-May 25 M 6:00-8:30pm
Jun 1-Jun 29 M 6:00-8:30pm
Jul 6-Jul 27 M 6:00-8:30pm
Aug 3-Aug 31 M 6:00-8:30pm
Roller Skating -Adult Open Skate
Ready to lace up and get moving? Our gym is open for adults of all skill levels to skate, move, and groove. Whether you're practicing techniques or just out for fun, this is your time to hit the floor. Bring your own skates and protective gear. Helmets and pads are encouraged for safety but not required. Schedules and age groups vary by location. Capacity is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Come for the workout, stay for the vibe.
Senior Basketball Open Play (50+)
Stay active, meet new friends, and enjoy the game you love! Join other active adults for fun pickup games. Participants must register for a free Adult Open Play pass online or at any community center. Schedules and age groups vary by location. Capacity is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants are welcome to bring their own basketballs; a limited number may be available to check out. For the most up-to-date open play schedule, please visit the Open Play Sports online calendars or contact your preferred location directly.
Table Tennis Open Play
Fast-paced, fun, and full of friendly competition, table tennis is a great way to stay active and socialize! Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting started, all skill levels are welcome. Bring your own paddle and ball or borrow from our limited supply. Space is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. For the latest schedule, check the Open Play Sports online calendars or contact your local center directly. Grab a paddle and join the fun!
Volleyball Open Play (All Ages)
Get in the game with Open Play
Volleyball, where the atmosphere is fun, friendly, and perfect for pickup-style play. Whether you are sharpening your skills or just looking to stay active, it's a great way to connect with fellow volleyball enthusiasts in a relaxed indoor setting. Depending on age, participants must register for a free Youth or Adult Open Play pass online or at a community center. Schedules and age groups vary by location. Capacity is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants may bring their own volleyballs; a limited number may be available to check out. For the latest schedule, please visit the Open Play Sports online calendars contact your local center directly.
Youth Open Play (17 and younger –age groups may vary by location and time)
Grab your friends, hit the court, and show off your skills! Youth Open Gym is a fun, casual way to shoot hoops, play pickup games, and stay active in our indoor basketball gyms. Participants must register for a free Youth Open Play pass online or at any community center. Schedules and age groups vary by location. Capacity is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants are welcome to bring their own basketballs; a limited number may be available to check out. For the most up-to-date open play schedule, please visit the Open Play Sports online calendars or contact your preferred location directly.
Athletics Program Director Ryan Ryba ryan.ryba@raleighnc.gov
Athletics Program Managers
Zeb Alford zebulon.alford@raleighnc.gov
Michael Brito michael.brito@raleighnc.gov
Jason Clemons jason.clemons@raleighnc.gov
Quintin Terry quintin.terry@raleighnc.gov
The Athletics Program is dedicated to providing quality athletic competition, instruction, and participation for youth and adults through camps, clinics, and leagues. The Youth Athletics Program caters to children ages 5-17 and offers numerous benefits from playing in organized sports. Youth sports, sponsored by the Raleigh Parks Recreation and Cultural Resources Department, provide the opportunity for boys and girls to learn good sportsmanship and progressively develop skills. The Adult Athletics Program makes available a great opportunity to stay active, engage in social interaction and community involvement while providing a safe, fun, family atmosphere. The Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department continues to recruit people that are interested in scorekeeping and coaching for both youth and adult programs.
Note that Athletic League registration does not follow the standard registration period. Please visit www.parks.raleighnc. gov for athletic league registration forms. Registration periods and locations are indicated in each program/league description. For additional information please call 919-996-6836.
Youth
Fall Youth Flag
Ages 11-13 (COED)
Age: 11-13 yrs. The Athletics Division, is offering youth flag football for ages 11-13. Open registration is July 1-14. League age as of the date August 31, 2026. Fee is $65 for Raleigh residents and $80 for non-Raleigh residents. Registration will be conducted at all local Raleigh Community Centers and online. For more information, please contact the Athletics Division at 919-996-6836 or email athletics@ raleighnc.gov.
Baileywick Park
Lions Park Community Center
Fall Youth Flag Ages 5-7 (COED)
Age: 5-7 yrs. The Athletics Division, is offering youth flag football for ages 5-7. Open registration is July 1-14. League age as of the date August 31, 2026. Fee is $65 for Raleigh residents and $80 for non-Raleigh residents. Registration will be conducted at all local Raleigh Community Centers and online. For more information, please contact the Athletics Division at 919-996-6836 or email athletics@ raleighnc.gov.
Baileywick Park
Lions Park Community Center
Fall Youth Flag Ages 8-10 (COED)
Age: 8-10 yrs. The Athletics Division, is offering youth flag football for ages 8-10. Open registration is July 1-14. League age as of the date August 31, 2026. Fee is $65 for Raleigh residents and $80 for non-Raleigh residents. Registration will be conducted at all local Raleigh Community Centers and online. For more information, please contact the Athletics Division at 919-996-6836 or email athletics@ raleighnc.gov.
Baileywick Park
Lions Park Community Center
Fall Youth Soccer
Age: 3-8 yrs. Our Youth Soccer Leagues are for boys and girls ages 3-8 of all skill levels. These leagues are intended to promote the interest in soccer among young athletes and teach the fundamentals and rules of the sport. All teams are coached by trained and certified volunteer coaches. Participants will experience playing in a team sport, with an emphasis on sportsmanship, fair play and fostering a love for the game. Leagues are offered to children ages 3-8; league age is determined by August 31 of the current year. Practices will start in September and the season will run through mid November. Currently, the intended schedule will include all practices and games to be played on Saturdays.
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Please note that coaches have the option to hold a practice during the week and the league coordinators may need to schedule rain make-ups on additional days/nights. Please keep in mind that the schedule is subject to change. Exact weeknight practices will be determined after registration and team placement. Registration will begin in July at your local community center and online.
Peter Williams Park – Fee: $65
U4 Co-ed
Sep 12-Nov 21 Sa 9:00-10:15am
U6 Co-ed
Sep 12-Nov 21 Sa 10:15-11:30am
U8 Co-ed
Sep 12-Nov 21 Sa 11:30am-12:45pm
Mini Softball
Age: 7-9 yrs. This league is for girls ages 7-9 years old who are looking to learn the basic fundamentals of the sport of softball as well as learn good sportsmanship. Registration is July 1-14 (or until filled). Cost will be $65 for Raleigh Residents and $80 for Non-Raleigh Residents. Players age will be determined with an age as of date by August 31, 2026. Practices and games will take place at Buffaloe Road Athletic Park. Practices will begin in August and games will begin in September.
Buffaloe Road Athletic Park
Summer League Basketball (Biltmore Hills CC)
Age: 8-10 yrs. Summer League is competitive league play. Fundamentals of basketball play are strongly encouraged and taught. Positive sportsmanship is strongly encouraged by spectators, coaches, and players. This league does keep score and records of wins and losses are kept. Volunteer coaches are needed who enjoy basketball, want to teach youth, and to help develop league participants’ skills and knowledge of basketball. League Age is determined by participant’s age on August 31, 2024. All games will be played at Biltmore Hills Community Center.
Biltmore Hills Community Center – Fee: $75
May 26-Aug 20Tu & Th 6:00-8:00pm
Youth Baseball - Bronco
Age: 11-12 yrs. Baseball registration is July 1-14. The Bronco Baseball League (ages 11-12) is a way for youth to learn the fundamentals of baseball and to teach positive sportsmanship. This league does keep score and records wins and losses. Volunteer coaches are needed who enjoy baseball, want to teach youth, and to help develop league participants’ skills and knowledge of baseball. League Age is determined by participant’s age on August 31, 2026. Practice will begin in August and games will start in September.
Buffaloe Road Athletic Park
Youth Baseball - Colt
Age: 15-17 yrs. Baseball registration is July 1-14. The Colt Baseball League (ages 15-17) is a way for youth to learn the fundamentals of baseball and to teach positive sportsmanship. This league does keep score and records wins and losses. Volunteer coaches are needed who enjoy baseball, want to teach youth, and to help develop league participants’ skills and knowledge of baseball. League Age is determined by participant’s age on August 31, 2026. Practice will begin in August and games will start in September.
Cedar Hills Park
Youth Baseball - Mustang
Age: 9-10 yrs. Baseball registration is July 1-14. The Mustang Baseball League (ages 9-10) is a way for youth to learn the fundamentals of baseball and to teach positive sportsmanship. This league does keep score and records wins and losses. Volunteer coaches are needed who enjoy baseball, want to teach youth, and to help develop league participants’ skills and knowledge of baseball. League Age is determined by participant’s age on August 31, 2026. Practice will begin in August and games will start in September.
North Hills Park
Youth Baseball - Pinto
Age: 7-8 yrs. Baseball registration is July 1-14, 2025. The Pinto Baseball League (ages 7-8) is a way for youth to learn the fundamentals of baseball and to teach positive sportsmanship. This league does not keep score or record wins and losses. Volunteer coaches are needed who enjoy baseball, want to teach youth, and to help develop league participants’ skills and knowledge of baseball. League Age is determined by participant’s age on August 31, 2025.
Millbrook Exchange Community Center
Youth Baseball - Pony
Age: 13-14 yrs. Baseball registration is July 1-14. The Pony Baseball League (ages 13-14) is a way for youth to learn the fundamentals of baseball and to teach positive sportsmanship. This league does keep score and records wins and losses. Volunteer coaches are needed who enjoy baseball, want to teach youth, and to help develop league participants’ skills and knowledge of baseball. League Age is determined by participant’s age on August 31, 2026. Practice will begin in August and games will start in September.
Buffaloe Road Athletic Park
Youth Baseball - TBall
Age: 5-6 yrs. Baseball registration is July 1-14, 2026. The TBall Baseball League (ages 5-6) is a way for youth to learn the fundamentals of baseball and to teach positive sportsmanship. This league does not keep score or record wins and losses. Volunteer coaches are needed who enjoy baseball, want to teach youth, and to help develop league participants’ skills and knowledge of baseball. League Age is determined by participant’s age on August 31, 2026.
Kiwanis Community Center
Youth Cheerleading
Age: 5-13 yrs. Youth cheerleading registration is July 1-14 (or until filled). The youth cheerleading program is a way for youth the learn the fundamentals of cheerleading and teach positive sportsmanship. Cheerleaders will cheer for teams in our youth flag football league. Teams will be formed out of the participant’s registered league location. League age is determined by participants age on August 31st of the current calendar year. The registration fee is $65 for residents and $80 for non-residents.
Baileywick Park Lions Park Community Center
Youth Softball
Age: 10-12 yrs. Youth Girls Spring Softball registration is February 1-14, 2026. The Girls Softball League is a way for youth to learn the fundamentals of softball and to teach positive sportsmanship. Modified Pitch is offered for Girls ages 10-12 years old. This league does keep score and records wins and losses. Volunteer coaches are needed who enjoy softball, want to teach youth, and to help develop league participants’ skills and knowledge of softball. League Age is determined by participant’s age on August 31, 2025.
Walnut Creek Athletic Complex – Fee: $65
Spring Softball - 10-12yo
Mar 2-Jun 19 M-Th 6:30-7:30pm
Fall Softball - 10-12yo
Jul 20-Nov 20 M-Th 6:30-7:30pm
Fall Softball - 13-17yo
Jul 20-Nov 20 M-Th 6:30-7:30pm
Teen
Queens of the Court 3v3
Age: yrs. Queens of the Court is a 3 vs 3 basketball league for girls ages 13-17. Players are exposed to all positions while learning to pass, attack, and move without the basketball.
Green Road Community Center – Fee: $60 Jul 7-Aug 6 Tu & Th 6:30-8:30pm
Adult
Adult Baseball
Age: 18-99 yrs. The Athletics Division will be holding registration for the Adult Baseball League on July 15-28, 2026. Registration will be taken online or in person at 2401 Wade Ave. Raleigh 27607 from 8:30am-5:15pm Monday-Friday. For more information please contact (919) 996-6836. Individuals who are not a part of a team will need to contact City of Raleigh Athletics at 919-996-6836 to be placed on our Free Agent list. Registration is for teams only and team fee is $800.
Optimist Community Center
Adult Softball
Age: 18-99 yrs. The Athletics Division will be holding registration for Adult Fall Softball from July 15-28th either online for participants ages 18 and up. Registration will be taken for Men’s, Women’s, Coed and Church Leagues. Registration is a team fee of $450 (includes tournament entry for all teams) with a Non-Raleigh Resident fee of $24 per player. Each team will receive a 10-game season. The single-elimination tournament will begin at the end of the regular-season games.
Walnut Creek Athletic Complex
Men’s Open
Aug 3-Nov 20 M-Th 6:00-9:00pm
Church Open
Aug 3-Nov 20 M-Th 6:00-9:00pm
Women’s Open
Aug 3-Nov 20 M-Th 6:00-9:00pm
Coed Open
Aug 3-Nov 20 M-Th 6:00-9:00pm
Jaycee Park Sand Volleyball League
Age: 18-99 yrs. Join us for the Summer Sand Volleyball League to have fun in the sun! Registration dates: May 19thJune1st. League play will begin in June and run through August.
Jaycee Community Center
4 Person Coed
Jun 2-Sep 29 Tu 6:00-10:00pm Fee: $71
Doubles Co-ed
Jun 2-Sep 29 Tu 6:00-10:00pm Fee: $51
Educational Programs
Preschool
Little Learners Preschool Program
Age: 3-5 yrs. Little Learners is an interactive preschool program for ages 3-5. The students will engage in developmentally appropriate educational activities such as arts and crafts, music, imaginative play, group games and stories. Activities will be geared to develop and enhance their social, emotional, fine and gross motor skills. This is the ideal program for your child to learn, grow, and make new friends in a fun and safe environment. Our goal is to create an environment that will nurture positive character, development and an excitement for learning. Little Learners runs September through May. Participants must be toilet-trained; no diapers or
pull-ups. All children will need to bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Greystone Recreation Center – Fee: $181
May 1-May 20 M,W,F 9:15am-12:15pm
Youth
Open Play
Age: 6-11 yrs. Join us for LEGO Open Play! Kids are invited to explore by entering a world of bricks and creativity with our collection of LEGO bricks, mini-figures, and building challenges. Whether participants want to follow their imagination or team up with friends, this drop-in session is the perfect place to build, play, and have fun. All supplies provided on a check-out system, registration required.
Lions Park Community Center – Fee: $0
May 14-Jul 30 Th 11:00am-12:00pm
Zombie Survival Training
Age: 8-11 yrs. Can you survive a zombie attack ?! In Zombie Survival Training, we will help pre -pair participants to not only survive a zombie attack but also teach them how to make a small fire, build a shelter, use a compass, play fun zombie games, and do some outdoor cooking. All supplies will be provided. Please bring a water bottle and wear closed-toe shoes. Please wear clothes that can get dirty, as fighting off zombies is a messy business.
Brier Creek Community Center – Fee: $40
May 6-May 27 W 5:00-6:30pm
Jun 3-Jun 24 W 5:00-6:30pm
Aug 5-Aug 26 W 5:00-6:30pm
Adult
Bridge 101- Beginner
Age: 18-99 yrs. If you are new to bridge or just want to brush up on the basics, this class is for you. Topics include etiquette, rank of suits and counting points, opening bids and responding, raising your partner, preemptive bids, the overcall, scorekeeping, game points, double and the finesse. Conventions to be covered include the Better Minor, Short Club, Blackwood, Gerber and Stayman. Sessions are hands-on and accompanied by a syllabus. Please pre-register for this class. Please note this is a beginner level class.
Kiwanis Community Center – Fee: $35
Aug 10-Sep 21 M 10:00am-12:00pm
Evelyn’s Book Club
This program aims to honor Evelyn Pope’s legacy by reading books! Evelyn B. Pope was born on August 17th, 1908, to Delia Pope and Dr. Manassa Pope. Evelyn was an avid reader whose favorite authors included Shakespeare, James Baldwin, and Richard Wright. Pope graduated from Shaw University, Hampton University, and Columbia University with her master’s in library science. Working in different Historical Black Colleges and University libraries across the South, she finally settled in Durham, North Carolina, to work at North Carolina Central University as the Dean of Library Sciences. After retiring in 1973, Evelyn and her sister Ruth began to work together to save their family’s house, which is now the Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum. This program will be an avenue to bring community members together to talk and learn about Black history, culture, and literary fiction.
Pope House – Fee: $0 Jun 24 W 6:30-8:00pm Aug 26 W 6:30-8:00pm
Microsoft Excel Training: with Excel
Associate Certification Preparation
Age: 18-99 yrs. Learn the specifics of this powerful spreadsheet software that is used for data analysis, organization, calculation, and visualization across many job industries, from business and finance
to education and personal use. This 3-month, instructor led training program is also designed to prepare students to take the optional Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Associate Certification exam. No prerequisites required to take this course other than basic knowledge using a Windows computer. Get comfortable writing formulas and functions and using graphic elements to represent data visually. Learn how to manage worksheets and workbooks, cell and data ranges, tables and table data. Perform operations by using formulas and functions. Additionally, summarize data visually by creating, modifying, and formatting charts/sparklines and prepare workbooks for collaboration and distribution. Learn Excel and enhance your resume today! Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared for the Microsoft Excel Associate certification exam. The Microsoft Excel Certification exam is not included with this course. Talk to your instructor or call 919-996-2458 to learn about registering for the exam.
Five Points Center – Fee: $531
Jun 9-Aug 27 Tu & Th 6:00-8:00pm
Warm Season Lawn Care for Beginners
Age: 15-99 yrs. Achieve and maintain a healthy, beautiful lawn! Whether you’re just getting started or looking to elevate your lawn care game, this class will cover everything you need to know to keep your yard lush and thriving year-round. Join us as we breakdown fertilizers, pre-emergents, mowing, pest control, and more! Take home a lawn care calendar, tips for sustainable lawn practices, and the confidence to transform your lawn into a neighborhood showpiece! Receive expert guidance tailored specifically for warm-season grasses – including Bermuda, Zoysia, Centipede, and St. Augustine. Millbrook Exchange Community Center – Fee: $10 May 6 W 6:15-8:00pm
Senior
Alzheimer’s Education Series
Age: 18-111 yrs. Learn about the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and the differences between normal aging and dementia and strategies for addressing concerns. Sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association. Five Points Center – Fee: $0
May 21 Th 1:00-2:30pm
Jun 18 Th 1:00-2:30pm
Jul 16 Th 1:00-2:30pm Aug 20 Th 1:00-2:30pm
Android Phone Basics 1
Age: 18-99 yrs. Get comfortable using your Android Phone! Learn to create contacts, text, make phone calls, take & share photos, connect to Wi-Fi and how to use Google Maps. Please bring your Android Phone, Android Account info (typically
your GMAIL account info. Screenshots shown in class may not match your phone exactly due to the different manufacturers that sell Android phones.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $12
May 4-May 11 M 10:00-11:30am
Five Points Center – Fee: $12
Jun 18-Jun 25 Th 10:00-11:30am
Aug 11-Aug 18 Tu 2:00-3:30pm
Android Phone Basics 2
Age: 18-99 yrs. Prerequisite: Android Phone Basics 1. Learn about Google Assistant and how you can say or type commands to get help by having Google Assistant tell you how the traffic is, Finding the News, Playing Relaxing Music, Directions, the Weather, and more. Learn about Google Lens which helps you find product prices in stores with only a barcode! Plus learn about the Google Play Store and how to download and install useful apps on your smartphone. Learn how to use your quick settings, calendar settings, Clock, Alarm, and Memos. Please bring your Android Phone because none will be provided. Please know your Android Account Information (typically your GMAIL account).
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $12
May 20-May 27W 10:00-11:30am
Five Points Center – Fee: $12
Jul 2-Jul 9 Th 10:00-11:30am
App Based Taxi and Food/Grocery Delivery Services like UBER Age: 18-99 yrs. Learn how to get car rides on demand with budget friendly options using apps on your smart phone! It is an easy way to give you freedom to get around at -go anywhere you want to go - when you want to do it! Plus learn how to get food delivered from your favorite restaurants and grocery stores to your home. All through the convenience of your smartphone and the Internet! If you can’t go out or don’t feel like driving no problem, have it delivered or get a ride! We will show you how you can do it safely and easily. Some of the apps we will cover are UBER, LYFT, Grubhub, UberEATS, Doordash, Postmates, Instacart, and Shipt! Prerequisite: You must have knowledge of your smartphone and your phone’s App Store.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $6
May 6 W 10:00am-12:00pm
Aug 31 M 10:00am-12:00pm
Five Points Center – Fee: $6
Jun 4 Th 10:00am-12:00pm
Jul 16 Th 10:00am-12:00pm
Boost Your Brain
Age: 18-111 yrs. With focus on maintaining brain health as we age, participants will learn about normal cognitive aging, risk factors for decline, and strategies to support brain health through lifestyle choices like nutrition, exercise, and mental stimulation. Practical tips for
caregivers and healthcare professionals will be provided to enhance the cognitive well-being of older adults. Presented by Vaya Health.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $0
Jun 16 Tu 10:30-11:30am
Caregiver Support Group
Age: 18-99 yrs. Are you the primary caregiver for an adult loved one, family member, or friend? Are you looking for support and ways to enhance your caregiving? Join others in a supportive environment to manage the challenges of caregiving. It’s always helpful to know you are not alone. This group meets monthly on 2nd Mondays. For more information, please contact the Regional Service Coordinator, Resources for Seniors, at 984-232-4215. Sponsored by Resources for Seniors Inc
Five Points Center – Fee: $0 May 11-Aug 10 M 1:30-2:30pm
Computer Basics 1
Age: 18-99 yrs. Prerequisite: Little or no computer skills. Class will be using computers that have the Windows 11 operating system. This course is for beginners or new users who are just starting off using a computer, mouse, and keyboard. Objectives: improve skills in these areas and teach participants to use the Microsoft store to get free and paid applications for their computer. Plus learn to install and uninstall applications. Understand how to charge, sleep, shutdown, turn on your computer and connect to Wi-Fi. Learn how to go online and search the Internet.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $12
Jun 17-Jun 24 W 10:00-11:30am
Aug 10-Aug 17 M 10:00-11:30am
Five Points Center – Fee: $12
May 5-May 12 Tu 10:00-11:30am
Computer Basics 2
Age: 18-99 yrs. Prerequisite: ‘Computer Basics 1’ or equivalent computer knowledge. Class will be using computers that have the Windows 10 operating system. This course is for students who have basic computer experience using the mouse and keyboard. Learn the basics of Windows 10 as well as how to use some of the different features and functions. See how to save and find files inside folders that you create using an application (Microsoft Word). Learn how to surf the web, save favorites, and shop safely. Feel confident in understanding how to clear your web browser history as well as passwords your web browser may remember even when you don’t want it to. And learn how to download images from the web and find them once you’ve done so.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $12
Jul 1-Jul 8 W 10:00-11:30am
Five Points Center – Fee: $12
May 19-May 26 Tu 10:00-11:30am
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Computer Basics 3
Age: 18-99 yrs. Prerequisite: ‘Computer Basics 1’ or equivalent computer knowledge. This class goes into detail on how to save and delete files, create folders, and backup your computer. In addition to this, you will see how to save files using an external hard drive as well as a USB or ‘Flash’ drive. Learn how to create a disk image, a boot disk, and utilize File History to make backups on your computer. Learn how to see how much space items are using on your computer. Plus learn how to create zip files, cut, copy, and rename files.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $12
Jul 15-Jul 22 W 10:00-11:30am Five Points Center – Fee: $12
Jun 2-Jun 9 Tu 10:00-11:30am
Computer Basics 4
Age: 18-99 yrs. In this course we concentrate solely on the Windows 11 Operating System Settings. Have more control over your computer by learning more about your system. Prerequisite: It is recommended that you have taken Computer Basics 1 and 2 or have good navigational skills within the Windows 11 Operating System. *A computer will be provided* Learn about Windows Troubleshoot, Quick Actions in the Action Center, sharing files with people nearby, Night Light, Snip & Sketch, Control when Windows Updates, make your display, cursor, pointer, and text larger, Clipboard History, collaborate / share files with others, and an overview of using OneDrive. Understand how to take control and customize using Settings.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $12
Aug 12-Aug 19 W 10:00-11:30am
Cutting the Cord: What does it mean and how does it work?
Age: 18-99 yrs. ‘Cutting the Cord’ is a phrase that you hear a lot. Often it is associated with steps to lower your television or cable bill. But what does it actually mean and how would you even begin? In this class we will look at how television entertainment is evolving onto different types of platforms: cable, satellite, antenna, and online. Learn the steps some people are taking to ‘cutting the cord’. But at the end of the day are you really cutting the cord or simply paying for television on a different platform? Is it worth your time to try it?
You be the judge.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $12
May 6-May 13 W 2:00-3:30pm
Aug 12-Aug 19 W 2:00-3:30pm
Five Points Center – Fee: $12
Jun 23-Jun 30 Tu 2:00-3:30pm
Decluttering
Age: 18-110 yrs. Clutter isn’t just messy-it’s mentally draining! It can lead to anxiety, stress, and even physical health issues. Ready to reclaim your space? Join us for practical tips to tackle the clutter and create a home that feels as good as it looks. Presented by Freda Hamlett of Milestone Moves.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $0
Jul 14 Tu 10:00-11:30am
Five Points Center – Fee: $0
Jul 7 Tu 10:00-11:30am
Estate Planning Essentials
Age: 18-110 yrs. Join us in this free estate planning seminar. The seminar covers: the basic estate planning documents that everyone needs; what is probate; and the differences between a Will and trust. We will finish with Q&A, so bring your questions! Presented by Kevin Peach, NC Wills and Trusts.
Anne Gordon Cente – Fee: $0
May 19 Tu 10:00-11:30am
Jul 28 Tu 10:00-11:30am
Five Points Center – Fee: $0
May 20 W 2:00-3:30pm
Jul 21 Tu 2:00-3:30pm
Excel Basics 1
Age: 18-99 yrs. In Excel Basics 1 you will learn how to use a budget template to create and maintain a monthly budget. This project is a simple project that will allow you to learn some of the basics of using Excel while building a budget. Learn how to create charts and have a good understanding of cells, tables, rows, and basic formulas. Prerequisite: Computer Basics 1, 2, and 3 or a strong understanding of how to use the Windows 10 Operating System.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $6
Jul 29 W 10:00am-12:00pm
Five Points Center – Fee: $6
Aug 27 Th 10:00am-12:00pm
Finance: Medicare 101
Age: 18-99 yrs. The Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is a division of the NC Department of Insurance that offers free, objective information about Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, Medicare fraud and abuse. This seminar will provide a quick explanation of Medicare and its programs. Presented by the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), a division of the NC Department of Insurance.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $0
Aug 18 Tu 10:00-11:30am
Five Points Center – Fee: $0
Jun 17 W 1:30-2:30pm
Finance: Why You Should Have a Trust
Age: yrs. Trusts are not just for rich people! Should I have a trust? Why? Who will be my Trustee? Presented by Huston Law Firm, PLLC and Carolina Estate Counsel.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $0
Aug 25 Tu 10:00-11:30am
Five Points Center – Fee: $0
Aug 12 W 2:00-3:30pm
Gimp Photo Editing Basics 1
Age: 18-99 yrs. Are you serious about photo editing, but don’t want to pay for expensive software? Learn to use GIMP, a photo editing program that can help make your images look unique. GIMP is a free and open-source raster graphics editor used for image retouching, editing, free-form drawing, converting between different image formats, and more.
GIMP is like the professional photo editor Adobe Photoshop. Prerequisite: ‘Computer Basics 1’ or equivalent computer knowledge.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $12
Jul 6-Jul 13 M 10:00-11:30am
Five Points Center – Fee: $12
May 7-May 14 Th 10:00-11:30am
Gimp Photo Editing Basics 2
Age: 18-99 yrs. If you are excited about editing photos with software that has the features of those professional programs, then you should check out GIMP. Back by popular demand here is part 2 of our Gimp Photo Editing series. GIMP is a free and open-source raster graphics editor used for image retouching and editing, free-form drawing, converting between different image formats, and more specialized tasks. Learn to use GIMP, a photo editing program that has some similar features that the professional photo editing programs use like Adobe Photoshop! For more information about this class please contact Tommy Hodges at 919-996-2458. Prerequisite: ‘Computer Basics 1’, 'Gimp Basics 1’ or equivalent computer knowledge.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $12
Jul 20-Jul 27 M 10:00-11:30am
Five Points Center – Fee: $12
May 21-May 28 Th 10:00-11:30am
GMAIL Basics 1
Age: 18-99 yrs. In this class we will show you how to create and use an email account using Google’s GMAIL function. Nowadays, you need an email address for almost everything. Learn to use this convenient method of communication. Prerequisite: Computer Basics 1 and 2 or equivalent skills.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $6
May 13 W 10:00am-12:00pm Aug 24 M 10:00am-12:00pm
Google Applications Overview
Age: 18-99 yrs. Did you know if you have a Google or GMAIL account you have access to many free applications? Everything from word processing to spreadsheets to presentation software is at your fingertips for FREE and you probably didn’t even know you had access to it. In this class you will learn about several free Google applications. This includes Google Maps, Earth, Drive, YouTube, Google Docs, Calendar, and others. For more information about this class please contact Tommy Hodges at 919-996-2458. Prerequisite: ‘Computer Skills 1’ or equivalent.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $12
May 20-May 27W 2:00-3:30pm Jun 22-Jun 29 M 10:00-11:30am
Google Chrome Intro
Age: 18-99 yrs. You should consider having more than one web browser on your computer for security purposes. A web browser is an application on your computer that allows you to view websites. Learn about the Google Chrome web browser and how it protects you from security issues like phishing and dangerous sites. Chrome provides quick answers in your address bar, one-click translation, and personalized articles. Plus learn how to install other software applications called extensions into Chrome. Prerequisite: ‘Computer Basics 1’ or equivalent.
Five Points Center – Fee: $6
Jul 28 Tu 2:00-4:00pm
Google Photos Intro
Age: 18-99 yrs. Learn basic photo editing, photo sharing, and steps to create a photo book using the Google Photos app. You may bring your own smart phone, iPad or tablet -but it is not required. Bring your Google account Username and Password to class. If you do not have an account, we will provide you with the information to create one on your own. If you do not wish to create an account, then you may observe.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $12
Jun 1-Jun 8 M 10:00-11:30am
Five Points Center
Aug 13-Aug 20 Th 10:00-11:30am
How to Pay for Assisted Living
Age: 18-110 yrs. Moving to assisted living? Sometimes it’s a choice, sometimes it’s a must. Either way, the burning question is: How do you pay for it? Join us for a no-nonsense discussion on financing options like Medicaid, Medicare, Veteran Aid, and Long-term Care Insurance. Get the straight facts-and maybe a few surprises! Presented by Freda Hamlett of Milestone Moves.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $0
May 12 Tu 10:00-11:30am
Five Points Center – Fee: $0
May 5 Tu 10:00-11:30am
How Useful Can a Smart Speaker Really Be for You and Your
Home?
Age: 18-150 yrs. Alexa is a virtual assistant developed by amazon that allows you to interact with in your home using a smart speaker called Echo. The Echo Smart Speaker can check your calendar, weather, traffic, and sports scores, manage to-do and shopping lists, control your compatible smart lights, thermostats, garage doors, sprinklers, and more by saying commands. Learn about its exciting two-way intercom feature allowing you to talk to a family member inside your home, even if you are outside or miles away! Learn the basic setup.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $6
Jun 3 W 2:00-4:00pm Five Points Center Jul 23 Th 10:00am-12:00pm
iCloud Basics for iPad/iPhone
Age: 18-99 yrs. The iCloud is a virtual hard drive service allows users to securely store photos, videos, documents, apps, music and so much more online! It also lets you sync multiple devices, including your iPad, iPhone, iPod and PCs running Mac OS or Windows. If you own an Apple product, then you have iCloud. Learn to use this feature to its fullest! Prerequisite: ‘iPad/ iPhone Basics 1’ or Intermediate user. Bring your Apple device PLUS your Apple ID and password.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $6
Jul 29 W 2:00-4:00pm
Five Points Center – Fee: $6
Aug 25 Tu 10:00am-12:00pm
iPad Basics 1
Age: 18-99 yrs. You just got your iPad, now what do you do with it because it certainly didn’t come with a manual? Join us as we show you how to perform a quick search, set reminders, Facetime, Alarms, create Folders, Photo App Sharing and Editing, Connect to Wifi, use the QR Code reader, Airdrop, open and close Applications, lock screen and power down, learn where your Apple ID is located, check out your notifications feed page, use your camera, control panel and more! Introduction to the basics of owning an iPad. Must bring: Your own iPad PLUS your Apple ID & Password. Contact Tommy Hodges for more information regarding this course at 919-996-2458.
Five Points Center – Fee: $12
Jun 23-Jun 30 Tu 10:00-11:30am
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iPad Basics 2
Age: 18-99 yrs. Learn to view existing email accounts using Mail app, Search and Download Apps from Apple Store, Search locations, how to look at suggested searches, directions to home and work, Managing Apps, Customize Notification Settings, Customize Do Not Disturb, Create and Manage Contacts, Calendar, Maps, Weather, Safari, Mail, Messages, Customize Control Center, How to Access All Connected Devices under a single Apple ID, Personal Info, and more! Prerequisite: ‘iPad/iPhone Basics 1’ or if you are an Intermediate user. Bring your iPad or iTouch PLUS your Apple ID and Password. Contact Tommy Hodges for more information regarding this course at 919-996-2458.
Five Points Center – Fee: $12 Jul 7-Jul 14 Tu 10:00-11:30am
iPad Basics 3
Age: 18-99 yrs. Prerequisite: ‘iPad/iPhone Basics 1’ or Intermediate user. Bring your iPad PLUS your Apple ID and password. Learn how you can control which applications can track you across other applications. Allow your iPhone to save your passwords and learn from Apple when your accounts are compromised. Don’t want to be disturbed? We will show you how to create a custom Focus so that your iPad doesn’t disturb you. Don’t have a scanner at home? Learn how you can scan documents with your iPad. Learn ways to control how you interact with Siri. Plus many more tips and tricks. Contact Tommy Hodges for more information regarding this course at 919-996-2458.
Five Points Center – Fee: $12
Jul 21-Jul 28 Tu 10:00am-12:00pm
iPhone Basics 1
Age: 18-99 yrs. You just got your iPhone, now what do you do with it because it certainly didn’t come with a manual? Join us as we show you how to perform a quick search, set reminders, Facetime, Alarms, create Folders, Photo App Sharing and Editing, Connect to Wifi, use the QR Code reader, Airdrop, open and close Applications, lock screen and power down, learn where your Apple ID is located, check out your notifications feed page, use your camera, control panel and more! Introduction to the basics of owning an iPhone. Must bring: Your own iPhone PLUS your Apple ID & Password. Contact Tommy Hodges for more information regarding this course at 919-996-2458.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $12
Jun 17-Jun 24 W 2:00-3:30pm
Five Points Center – Fee: $12
May 12 Tu 2:00-3:30pm Aug 11-Aug 18 Tu 10:00-11:30am
iPhone Basics 2
Age: 18-99 yrs. Learn to view existing email accounts using Mail app, Search and Download Apps from Apple Store, Search locations, how to look at suggested searches, directions to home and work, Managing Apps, Customizing Notification Settings, Customize Do Not Disturb, Create and Manage Contacts, Calendar, Maps, Weather, Safari, Mail, Messages, Customize Control Center, How to Access All Connected Devices under a single Apple ID, Personal Info, and more! Prerequisite: ‘iPad/iPhone Basics 1’ or if you are an Intermediate user. Bring your iPhone PLUS your Apple ID and Password. Contact Tommy Hodges for more information regarding this course at 919-996-2458.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $12
Jul 1-Jul 8 W 2:00-3:30pm
Five Points Center – Fee: $12
May 19-May 26 Tu 2:00-3:30pm
iPhone Basics 3
Age: 18-105 yrs. What is left to learn about your iPhone? What about your privacy? Learn how you can control which applications can track you across other applications. Learn how to see which apps are using your location and when they are doing it. And is your phone working slower than usual? You may not need a new phone. See our tips. Plus, learn how to use Siri, your very own personal assistant to open applications, construct text messages, conduct searches, add reminders, schedule appointments on your calendar and more by using your voice!
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $12
Jul 15-Jul 22 W 2:00-3:30pm
Five Points Center – Fee: $12 Jun 2-Jun 9 Tu 2:00-3:30pm
Learn how to Register for City of Raleigh Programs and Courses Online
Age: 18-99 yrs. Want to learn how register for City of Raleigh programs and courses? Stop standing in long lines to register! Take this free course and start registering online using a computer. Learn how to create a RECLINK account and register for City of Raleigh programs and classes online using a web browser on a computer or other connected devices like smart phones and tablets. It is highly recommended that you have basic working knowledge of using a computer before registering for this free course. *Computers will be provided for you to use during the class. You may bring your own laptop computer or tablet if you prefer.
Five Points Center – Fee: $0
Jul 7 Tu 2:00-4:00pm Aug 25 Tu 2:00-4:00pm
Legal: Getting Your Affairs in Order
What papers are important, what are not? Where are they and who has access to them? Don’t be the family member who leaves a file cabinet full of outdated papers, expired insurance policies, bank statements, old pass books, and much more. Let’s figure out what you need, where to file them, and who to tell.
Presented by Huston Law Firm, Carolina Estate Counsel.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $0
Jun 23 Tu & W 10:00-11:30am
Five Points Center – Fee: $0
Jun 10 W 2:00-3:30pm
Living, Dying, Leaving a Legacy
Age: 18-110 yrs. No one wants their last moments spent in a cold hospital room. Most prefer to be at home, surrounded by loved ones. Join us to learn how to plan for living, dying, and leaving a legacy on your terms. This could be one of the most important decisions you make. Presented by Freda Hamlett of Milestone Moves.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $0
Aug 11 Tu 10:00-11:30am
Five Points Center – Fee: $0
Aug 4 Tu 10:00-11:30am
Microsoft Word Basics 1
Age: 18-99 yrs. Microsoft Word is a powerful program that you can use to create many different documents, brochures, etc. You can create your own document from scratch or select a template that Microsoft has already created. In this class you will learn how to: change the font, font size, create a bulleted list, set line spacing, insert tables, insert pictures, insert clip art, utilize text boxes, add WordArt, adjust the margins, utilize the built-in dictionary/thesaurus and more! This is a fantastic beginner class for Microsoft Word. Prerequisite: You must have taken Computer Basics 1 & 2 or have a working knowledge of the Windows 10 Operating System.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $6
Aug 26 W 10:00am-12:00pm
Five Points Center – Fee: $6 Jul 21 Tu 2:00-4:00pm
Parkinson’s Disease Dialogue Group
Are you in the early stages of Parkinson’s Disease (PD)? Please join us for an inviting open discussion of Parkinson’s Disease and sharing of experiences. The early goal is to equip us to be “prosumers” of PD related healthcare, by exchanging information, choosing topics for discussion and by sharing the collective wisdom. Each month there is a different presenter and discussion on a variety of topics relating to the health and wellbeing of persons living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners, as well as providing support for each other. This group meets monthly
January – December. For information please contact the Regional Service Coordinator, Resources for Seniors, at 919-996-4738.
Five Points Center – Fee: $0 May 7-Aug 6 Th 1:30-3:00pm
Questions Across the Spectrum Discussion
This group gathers to discuss contemporary issues drawn from over 4,000+ TED.COM talks. A TED talk, 5 to 15 minutes in length, is viewed on the big screen in class. A back-and-forth exchange of views about the topic with discussion leaders deepens our understanding of living in a complex world. You may come to listen or to join the discussion. Topics are announced weekly via email. Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
Five Points Center – Fee: $0 May 12-Aug 25 Tu 3:00-4:30pm
Resources for Seniors: Who Are We and What We Do
Age: 18-99 yrs. Resources for Seniors’ Regional Service Coordinator will provide an overview of the agency and the many resources they provide to the aging population including programs that assist with locating housing, transportation, in-home care, weatherization, home improvements and Medicare assistance. Presented by Resources for Seniors.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $0
Jul 21 Tu 10:00-11:30am
Five Points Center – Fee: $0
Jul 8 W 1:00-2:00pm
Selling Your Home In This Market
Age: 18-110 yrs. Many myths surround selling a home, often fueled by TV shows, actors, and scripts. This month, learn what’s truly required to sell in the triangle area and what ‘selling as-is’ really means. Get the facts you need! Presented by Freda Hamlett of Milestone Moves.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $0
Jun 9 Tu 10:00-11:30am
Five Points Center – Fee: $0 Jun 2 Tu 10:00-11:30am
SHIIP Counseling
Age: 18-99 yrs. If you are turning 65 or retiring and are becoming eligible for Medicare, schedule an appointment to learn about your Medicare benefits, options and enrollment. These 1:1 appointments will help you to be an informed consumer about your healthcare options. SHIIP counselors are not licensed insurance agents, and they do not sell or endorse any product, plan or company. By appointment only. Sponsored by the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), a division of the NC Department of Insurance.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $0
May 4-Aug 27 M & Th 1:00-4:00pm
Five Points Center – Fee: $0
May 4-Aug 31 M-Th 1:00-5:00pm
TechRefresh Age: 18-99 yrs. TechRefresh is an exciting new program that allows students who have previously completed a Digital Inclusion Adult Technology class to return and ask questions about the material that was previously covered or requires further explanation. Only those who have completed a course related to the refresh topic during a predetermined grace period are eligible to participate in this free program. Your TechRefresh time with an instructor is scheduled in advance and we require you to show up 15 minutes early for set up.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $0
May 18 M 10:00am-12:00pm
Aug 26 W 2:00-4:00pm
Five Points Center – Fee: $0
Aug 6 Th 10:00am-12:00pm
The Importance of Self-Care as a Care Partner
This training supports care providers in recognizing stress, understanding its impact, and developing practical self-care routines. Participants will explore how prioritizing their own well-being leads to more sustainable and effective care for others. Presented by Vaya Health.
Five Points Center – Fee: $0 May 5 Tu 1:00-2:00pm
Tips on Purchasing a Computer Age: 18-99 yrs. You’re finally ready to purchase a computer, but aren’t sure what to buy. Let us help you understand the differences between a laptop, desktop, and tablet and all the tech that can be found in each. We will also discuss what you should be looking for when you make your decision.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $6
Jun 3 W 10:00am-12:00pm
Five Points Center – Fee: $6
Jul 14 Tu 2:00-4:00pm
Write Your Story
Age: 18-99 yrs. Capture the essence of your life experiences by transforming them into meaningful stories to cherish and share with future generations. In this supportive and encouraging class, we’ll create a safe space to reflect, explore, and craft vivid word pictures that bring your memories to life. Each session features a trigger theme provided by Janet to inspire your storytelling journey. Led by instructor Janet. FREE
Favorite Project...
May 14 Th 1:00-3:00pm
I turned around...
Jun 11 Th 1:00-3:00pm
Favorite Vacation...
Jul 9 Th 1:00-3:00pm
My grandparent and I...
Aug 13 Th 1:00-3:00pm
Family
Car Care 101
Age: 16-99 yrs. Do you drive a car? Then this is the class for you. Whether you are a brand-new driver or you just want to feel more prepared, this class will give you the practical skills and roadside confidence needed to give you greater peace of mind and tools to take better care of your car. You will learn things like changing a tire, what are those lights on my dash, how to check fluids and much more. Don’t let this opportunity drive by. Sign up today! You will not gain any special certifications while taking this class. This is basics only.
Jaycee Community Center – Fee: $15
1May 28 Th 5:30-7:30pm
Free Friday
Take a free tour of Mordecai Historic Park! Mordecai Historic Park will offer free tours throughout the day on this special Friday! Tours include the Mordecai House, Andrew Johnson’s Birthplace, St. Mark’s Chapel, and the Allen Kitchen. The first tour will begin at 10:00am and the last tour starts at 3:00pm. Tours start every 30 minutes and are limited to 20 people on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration does NOT reserve a tour. Please check in with front desk upon arrival to choose your tour time.
Mordecai Historic Park – Fee: $0 Aug 28 F 10:00am-3:00pm
Learn To Ride - Safe Routes to School
Age: 5-99 yrs. Join us for this fun, free event hosted by Oaks and Spokes. In a safe and secure space, participants are taught the first lesson in riding a bicycle: How to balance. Balance-bikes and helmets are provided; personal bikes and helmets may be used. A bike mechanic on site converts your bike into a balance-bike by removing training wheels and pedals. These items are restored on your bike at the end of the program. Space is limited; pre-registration is recommended; please bring a refillable water bottle and wear closed-toed shoes.
Lions Park Community Center – Fee: $0 May 9 Sa 9:45am-12:00pm Jun 13 Sa 9:45am-12:00pm
Health & Wellness
Preschool
Kidokinetics
Age: 4-6 yrs. Kidokinetics is a sports and fitness program designed especially for preschoolers! Through the introduction of a variety of sports, we focus on basic gross motor skills and sports fundamentals. Classes build confidence while stressing cooperation, discipline, and good sportsmanship. Coaches are positive and encouraging and classes are non-competitive. Activities include football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, hockey, tennis, baseball and many more!
Instructor: Kidokinetics Triangle NC Greystone Recreation Center – Fee: $53 May 11-Jun 8 M 11:30am-12:15pm
Kidokinetics Jr.
Age: 2-3 yrs. Kidokinetics Jr. is an introductory sports class for kids and their grown-ups! Move, stretch, and build confidence together while learning sports fundamentals and play skills. Our curriculum is designed to get young children engaged in active play to encourage a positive attitude toward sports and physical activity, while providing opportunities for interaction with other children in a structured setting. Activities include soccer, basketball, volleyball, hockey, parachute games, tennis, baseball, obstacles courses, hula hoops, and lots more!
Instructor: Kidokinetics Triangle NC Greystone Recreation Center – Fee: $53 May 11-Jun 8 M 10:30-11:15am
Parent and Toddler Yoga
Age: 3-5 yrs. This fun yoga series combines age-appropriate poses with imaginative yoga adventures, delightful books and music while offering a special time for parents and caregivers to connect with their child. Grown ups, get your silly hats on! We will hiss in cobra pose, bark in downward dog, and flutter our wings in butterfly all while building strength, coordination, and balance! Your little yogi will love this class with you and everyone will leave more centered and ready to face the weekend. Grown-ups and children should both wear clothes for movement. Please bring a yoga mat.
Register child only.
Hill Street Neighborhood Center – Fee: $41
May 9-Jun 6 Sa 11:15am-12:00pm
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 11:15am-12:00pm
Aug 8-Aug 29 Sa 11:15am-12:00pm
Tumble N Twist
Age: 2-5 yrs. Have a child who loves to tumble and have fun? Join us for our beginners tumbling class where your child will learn the basics of tumbling and fitness/conditioning. Your child will work on gross motors skills while learning the forward roll, backwards roll, straddle roll, intro to cartwheels and much more. Come join in the fun.
Hill Street Neighborhood Center – Fee: $40
Age 2-3
May 6-May 27 W 5:00-5:45pm
Jun 3-Jun 24 W 5:00-5:45pm
Jul 8-Jul 29 W 5:00-5:45pm
Aug 5-Aug 26 W 5:00-5:45pm
Age 4-5
May 6-May 27 W 6:00-6:45pm
Jun 3-Jun 24 W 6:00-6:45pm
Jul 8-Jul 29 W 6:00-6:45pm
Aug 5-Aug 26 W 6:00-6:45pm
Youth
Beginner Tumbling
Age: 4-11 yrs. Participants of all ages and abilities will learn basic gymnastics/ tumbling skills, such as forward rolls, backward rolls, handstands, cartwheels and more. They will practice coordination, balance flexibility and strength exercises. This class is no longer just preschool.
Barwell Road Community Center – Fee: $40
May 5-May 26 Tu & Th 5:00-5:45pm
Jun 2-Jun 23 Tu & Th 5:00-5:45pm
Jul 7-Jul 28 Tu & Th 5:00-5:45pm
Aug 4-Aug 25 Tu & Th 5:00-5:45pm
Boxing at Worthdale
Age: 8-14 yrs. This class will teach basic boxing skills and techniques such as; stance, guard, movement, jab, cross, hook to participants. This class will increase strength and improves endurance. Class will also include shadow boxing, partner drills and pad work. These skills will give youth self-defense tools as well as self-confidence.
Worthdale Community Center – Fee: $26
May 7-May 28 Th 6:00-7:00pm
Jun 4-Jun 25 Th 6:00-7:00pm
Jul 2-Jul 30 Th 6:00-7:00pm
Aug 6-Aug 27 Th 6:00-7:00pm
Gymnastics - Youth Tumbling
Age: 4-11 yrs. Participants must be able to competently perform a forward somersault or forward straddle roll to attend this class time. New participants will be evaluated the first day of class. Next level tumbling skills will include instruction in cartwheels, backbends and backward somersaults.
Barwell Road Community Center – Fee: $40
May 5-May 26 Tu 6:00-6:45pm
Jun 2-Jun 23 Tu 6:00-6:45pm
Jul 7-Jul 28 Tu 6:00-6:45pm
Aug 4-Aug 25 Tu 6:00-6:45pm
May 5-May 26 Tu 4:00-4:45pm
Jun 2-Jun 23 Tu 4:00-4:45pm
Jul 7-Jul 28 Tu 4:00-4:45pm Aug 4-Aug 25 Tu 4:00-4:45pm
Martial Arts - Youth Shotokan
Age: 6-17 yrs. Shotokan builds character through training in martial arts. Participants learn the different components of Shotokan-style karate. The class builds confidence, motor skills, discipline, self-defense, and self-control. This class is taught in a group setting with some individual instruction. Registrations completed after the start of class must be done in person. Instructor: Eric Blaize.
Barwell Road Community Center – Fee: $40
May 4-May 25 M & W 6:00-7:00pm
Jun 1-Jun 22 M & W 6:00-7:00pm
Jul 1-Jul 27 M & W 6:00-7:00pm Aug 3-Aug 26 M & W 6:00-7:00pm
Youth Wah Lum Kung Fu
Age: 6-14 yrs. Traditional Chinese Kung Fu class, taught by Sifu Matthew Martin, a certified Wah Lum instructor with over 20 years of experience. Wah Lum Kung Fu is an internationally renowned style of martial arts brought to the U.S. by Grandmaster Chan Pui. Wah Lum Kung Fu will develop your child’s flexibility, focus, coordination, confidence, and discipline. The classes are exciting, educational, and fun. Children will increase their speed, stamina, strength, and overall health, while focusing on the Wah Lum values of respect, kindness, fellowship, self-control, and patience. Children will benefit from the strengthening of both body and mind that result from training in Wah Lum Kung Fu. A uniform fee of $100 will be due before the second month of classes. Lake Lynn Community Center – Fee: $100
May 5-May 28 Tu & Th 5:30-6:30pm
Jun 2-Jun 30 Tu & Th 5:30-6:30pm
Jul 2-Jul 30 Tu & Th 5:30-6:30pm
Aug 4-Aug 27 Tu & Th 5:30-6:30pm
4-Month Session – Fee: $380 May 5-Aug 27 Tu & Th 5:30-6:30pm
Adult
Adult/Teen Wah Lum Kung Fu
Age: 10-99 yrs. Traditional Chinese Kung Fu class taught by Sifu Matthew Martin, a certified Wah Lum instructor with over 20 years of experience. This class is designed for people who are current Wah Lum students and who have already taken the Intro to Wah Lum Kung Fu class. Students will develop greater strength, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and a deeper understanding of the Wah Lum Kung Fu system. This class is a blend of individual exercises, forms, line drill, weapons, and bag work to encourage each student to refine their skills and become a well-rounded martial artist. A uniform fee of $100.00 will be due after the second month of classes. *Intro to Wah Lum Kung Fu is a prerequisite for enrolling in this class.
Lake Lynn Community Center – Fee: $100
May 4-May 28 M,Tu,Th 6:45-7:45pm
Jun 1-Jun 30 M,Tu,Th 6:45-7:45pm
Jul 2-Jul 30 M,Tu,Th 6:45-7:45pm
Aug 3-Aug 31 M,Tu,Th 6:45-7:45pm
4-Month Session – Fee: $380
May 4-Aug 31 M,Tu,Th 6:45-7:45pm
Advance Hip Hop Soul Line Dance
Age: 18-99 yrs. This class is for those who are experienced with the fundamentals and terminology, as well as following voice instruction. Hip Hop Soul Line Dancing can be much more than the Wobble, Cupid Shuffle, etc. An example of a dance you would be expected to learn in a relatively short amount of time can be seen here.
https://youtu.be/AzVLuzMEHO4?t=56
Carolina Pines Community Center – Fee: $5
May 4-Aug 31 M 6:30-8:30pm
Barre at Abbotts Creek
Age: 16-99 yrs. This low to no impact class that focuses on functional movements, full range of motion, and alignment. Classes are designed to increase body awareness in movement, improve balance, increase muscular endurance and improve core strength. Equipment such as lighter dumbbells, resistance bands and Pilates balls may be used in the class. This is the DROP-IN Section.
Abbotts Creek Community Center
May 4-Aug 31 M 6:30-7:20pm Fee: $10
May 6-May 27 W 8:30-9:30am Fee: $10
May 6-May 27 W 8:30-9:30am Fee: $41
May 4-Jun 1 M 6:30-7:20pm Fee: $41
Jul 6-Jul 27 M 6:30-7:20pm Fee: $41
Aug 3-Aug 24 M 6:30-7:20pm Fee: $41
Bootcamp At Worthdale
Age: 18-99 yrs. Participants will experience a full body strength and conditioning workout which increases metabolism so you may continue to burn more calories after each session. This workout mixes strength, cardiovascular and interval training using both body weight and free weights. A safe, supportive and motivational environment is provided for participants. All levels are welcomed.
Worthdale Community Center – Fee: $16
May 5-May 28 Tu & Th 7:15-8:15pm
Jun 2-Jun 30 Tu & Th 7:15-8:15pm
Jul 2-Jul 30 Tu & Th 7:15-8:15pm
Aug 4-Aug 27 Tu & Th 7:15-8:15pm
Cardio Line Dancing at Abbotts Creek
Age: 13-99 yrs. Tired of cardio being a bore? Looking for a fun and exciting way to LEVEL up your fitness game and burn calories without feeling like you’re exercising? Cardio Soul Line Dancing is the perfect solution. This invigorating workout fuses line dancing and exercise in a way that will have you feeling uplifted and motivated to reach your fitness goals. Say goodbye to monotony and hello to a workout that combines fun and physical activity that energizes and motivates you to achieve a healthier lifestyle!
Abbotts Creek Community Center – Fee: $10
May 8-Aug 28 F 7:00-8:30pm
Chavis Line Dancing
Age: 16-99 yrs. Chavis Line Dance is group fitness and fun! Classes are offered weekly for experienced line dancers (intermediate through advanced). Beginners are recommended to attend Feet Friendly Fridays.
John Chavis Community Center – Fee: $5
May 5-Aug 25 Tu 6:30-8:30pm
Circuit Training
Age: 18-99 yrs. HIIT workout is a fun way to keep up with healthy physical lifestyle habits. Attending HIIT workouts you have the opportunity to engage in various high intensity exercises that can be modified to your limitations or fitness level. HIIT workouts will range anywhere from strength and conditioning, building and toning, endurance and energy, and body weight conditioning.
Carolina Pines Community Center – Fee: $5
May 6-Aug 26 W 6:00-6:45pm
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Couch to 5K
Age: 12-99 yrs. Are you interested in completing a 5k? Well, you’re in luck! The Wake County Health Promotion Chronic Disease Prevention Section is once again partnering with City of Raleigh’s Parks Recreation and Cultural Resources to offer a 'Couch to 5K' running clinic. Sessions are open to all Wake County families (12 years and older), with special attention given to those who live in the region where the parks are located to emphasize neighborhood-based programming opportunities. Training sessions will take place every Wednesday evening at the Buffalo Road Athletic Park Track or greenway. Each participant will receive a weekly training calendar (homework) to prepare them for the next week’s session. On the last day of the program, participations will run a timed 5k! Let’s go! Walking to running is possible – you are stronger than you think! All children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Buffaloe Road Athletic Park – Fee: $0 Jul 15-Aug 19 W 6:00-7:00pm
Destination: Zumba
Age: 16-99 yrs. Zumba is a fitness program that involves cardio and Latin-inspired dance as well as other rhythms. This is a group fitness class for anyone interested in investing in their health and wellness. Whether you are working to reach a health goal and wanting to socialize with like-minded individuals, our destination is all the same: Destination: Zumba! All skill levels are welcome. Instructor: Lakisha Hamer. John Chavis Community Center – Fee: $5 May 7-Aug 27 Th 6:45-7:45pm
Evening Yoga
Age: 18-99 yrs. Looking for a fun way to reset after the workday? Join this all-levels yoga class where you can progress at your own pace in a supportive environment. This weekly class offers a well-rounded practice to support strength, mobility, and stress relief. Bring your mat, and any props (blocks, straps, blanket) that support you. Expect a little movement, a little sweat, and a lot of good vibes!
Halifax Community Center
Jun 4-Jun 25 Th 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $55 May 7-May 28 Th 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $15
Exercise - Nia
Age: 13-99 yrs. Nia is a form of fusion fitness for the body, mind, emotions and spirit. The technique integrates movements from dance, martial arts and healing arts to condition the whole body, quiet the mind, release stress and restore the spirit. It is fun, expressive
and adaptable for all fitness levels.
Instructor: Laura Ghantous.
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $10
May 2-Jun 20 Sa 10:15-11:15am
Exercise - Sertoma Chair Yoga Age: 16-99 yrs. This chair yoga class is designed for all levels including seniors and others with varying degrees of mobility. Yoga can help relax tense muscles, stabilize joints and strengthen the body. Yoga can also improve digestion, circulation and reduce high blood pressure as well as anxiety. You will learn gentle stretching, breathing techniques and ways to calm the mind. Yoga postures will be done seated in chairs and standing with support of chairs. Before undertaking any exercise program, one should consult a physician. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. 6 sessions.
Instructor: Susan Kilmon. No Class: May 19
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $53
May 5-Jun 16 Tu 1:30-2:30pm
Exercise - Sertoma Kripalu Yoga
Beginning Age: 16-99 yrs. The ancient art of yoga combines postures for the body, breathing for relaxation and meditation for the mind. Kripalu is a gentle yoga that encourages students to discover their own degree of flexibility rather than push past their limits. Yoga includes postures standing and seated on floor. Before undertaking any exercise program, one should consult a physician. Bring a large towel or blanket and wear comfortable clothing. 6 sessions. Instructor: Susan Kilmon. No Class: May 25
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $53
May 4-Jun 15 M 12:00-1:00pm
May 5-Jun 16 Tu 12:00-1:00pm
Exercise - Sertoma Kripalu Yoga
Beginning and Continuing Age: 16-99 yrs. The ancient art of yoga combines postures for the body, breathing for relaxation and meditation for the mind. Kripalu is a gentle yoga that encourages students to discover their own degree of flexibility rather than push past their limits. Yoga includes postures standing and seated on the floor. Before undertaking any exercise program, one should consult a physician. Bring a large towel or blanket and wear comfortable clothing. 6 sessions. Instructor: Susan Kilmon. No Class: May 29
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $53
May 1-Jun 12 F 11:00am-12:00pm
Exercise - Sertoma Kripalu Yoga
Continuing Age: 16-99 yrs. This course is a continuation of the Kripalu Yoga Beginning Class. Students should have taken the beginning class or have yoga experience. Before undertaking any exercise program, one should consult a physician. Yoga
includes postures standing and seated on floor. Bring a large towel or blanket and wear comfortable clothing. 6 sessions. Instructor: Susan Kilmon. No Class: May 27
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $53
May 6-Jun 17 W 6:15-7:15pm
May 7-Jun 18 Th 12:00-1:00pm
Feet Friendly Fridays
Age: 13-99 yrs. Learn the basic steps of Hip Hop Soul Line Dancing and the fundamentals behind how to execute them. The goal of this class is to be able follow voice instruction on the go, which will allow you to learn various line dances easier. Come prepared for a good work out.
John Chavis Community Center – Fee: $5
May 1-Aug 28 F 6:30-8:30pm
Gentle Yoga
Age: 18-99 yrs. Treat your body to calming stretches and melt away stress in a gentle, floor-based yoga class. Enjoy soothing movement, simple meditations, and poses that support flexibility, posture, and relaxation. Please bring your mats, towels, or blankets.
Pullen Community Center – Fee: $60
May 6-Jun 24 W 4:30-5:30pm
Jul 8-Aug 26 W 4:30-5:30pm
Gentle Yoga at Abbotts Creek
Age: 15-99 yrs. Gentle Yoga classes offer a supportive environment to meet the needs of all levels of yogis, including beginners, at a slower, relaxed pace. Foundational yoga postures are practiced to strengthen and promote flexibility in the body. Also integrated are breathing techniques and meditation to reduce tension and stress. As a result, students leave with an overall sense of calm and well-being in the body and mind. Please bring your own mat and props.
Abbotts Creek Community Center
May 5-May 26 Tu 6:15-7:15pm Fee: $41
Jun 2-Jun 30 Tu 6:15-7:15pm Fee: $51
Jul 7-Jul 28 Tu 6:15-7:15pm Fee: $41
Aug 4-Aug 25 Tu 6:15-7:15pm Fee: $41
Intro to Wah Lum Kung Fu
Age: 12-99 yrs. Traditional Chinese Kung Fu class taught by Sifu Matthew Martin, a certified Wah Lum instructor with over 20 years of experience. Wah Lum Kung Fu is an internationally renowned style of martial arts brought to the U.S. by Grandmaster Chan Pui. This introductory class is designed for students who are new to Wah Lum, or new to the practice of martial arts entirely. Students will be taught based on their current fitness level and are encouraged to learn at their own pace. Kung Fu training enhances a student’s physical strength, stamina, balance, and flexibility, while simultaneously focusing on the Wah Lum values of self-control, respect, and patience. Sifu Matthew Martin and Simu Kimberly Liberatore have brought
Wah Lum Kung Fu to Raleigh to share this ancient art form and help people strengthen both the body and mind, improve their health and wellness, and move through the world with more focus, purpose, kindness, and courage. A uniform fee of $100 will be due before the second month of classes.
Lake Lynn Community Center Fee: $80
May 4-May 27 M & W 5:30-6:30pm Jun 1-Jun 29 M & W 5:30-6:30pm Jul 1-Jul 29 M & W 5:30-6:30pm Aug 3-Aug 31 M & W 5:30-6:30pm
4 Month Session Fee: $300 May 4-Aug 31 M & W 5:30-6:30pm
JCMP Roll Into Fun!
Age: 18-99 yrs. New to skating or ready to sharpen your skills? In this fun, beginner-friendly class, you’ll master the basics-balancing, stopping, and rolling with confidence-all in a supportive, safe, and high-energy environment. Perfect for first-timers or those looking to get back on wheels!
John Chavis Community Center – Fee: $5 May 4-Aug 31 M 7:00-8:00pm May 6-Aug 26 W 7:00-8:00pm
JKC Self Defense
Age: 12-99 yrs. Learn self-defense in a fun and unique way. Different from karate, Jo Kwon Chi (JKC) offers a soft but effective approach to the martial arts that’s not only enjoyable, but also efficient and rewarding. Borrowing from various Chinese, Turkish, Japanese, and Korean styles, JKC teaches the student to utilize angles and go with the opponent’s flow along with being acutely aware of surroundings, and de-escalation skills. This class is safe and geared for beginners and also for experienced martial artists. Class meets Saturdays 11:15am-12:30pm and Thursdays 7pm-8pm see registration for available dates.
Abbotts Creek Community Center – Fee: $5 May 2-Aug 29 Th & Sa 7:00-8:00pm
Lake Johnson Jacked
Age: 18-99 yrs. Get ready to build serious strength and sculpt lean muscle in this hypertrophy-focused class! After a light warm-up and basic stretching, you’ll dive into the benefits of adding lean muscle mass through a variety of resistance-based movements. Using tools like resistance bands, suspension trainers, and classic bodyweight/calisthenics, You’ll target every major muscle group while learning how to perform each exercise safely and effectively. This series is all about smart training, solid technique, and empowering results. Advance registration required. Available in single sessions or for TWO sessions at a discount.
Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center
May 20 W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $14
May 27 W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $14
Jun 17 W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $14
Jun 24 W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $14
Jul 15 W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $14
Jul 22 W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $14
Aug 19 W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $14
Aug 26 W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $14
Double Session
May 20-May 27W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $24
Jun 17-Jun 24 W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $24
Jul 15-Jul 22 W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $24
Aug 19-Aug 26 W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $24
Lake Lynn ZUMBA®
Age: 18-99 yrs. Zumba is a fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves to create a fun and effective workout. Tanessa Barlow, the instructor has taught Zumba for 18 years. She has a fun, energetic, and motivating class that allows you to dance the stress away. No prior dance experience or background necessary.
Come join Zumba at Lake Lynn!
Lake Lynn Community Center – Fee: $5
May 6-Aug 26 W 6:30-7:30pm
May 2-Aug 29 Sa 10:00-11:00am
Line Dance - Advanced
Age: 15-99 yrs. Experienced line dancers should join this class to build on your knowledge and experience with choreographed line dances. Work on more challenging line dances at the improver and intermediate level. Knowledge of line dance steps and prior experience is necessary. Instructor: Jackie Wheeler
Brier Creek Community Center – Fee: $5 May 6-Aug 26 W 6:00-7:00pm
Line Dance - Beginner Age: 15-99 yrs. Join this beginner line dance class and learn fun easy dances to all kinds of music including country, pop, oldies and more! Line dancing is a great way to keep active -both for your brain and body! You’ll learn basic line dance steps while having a lot of fun! No experience necessary. Instructor: Jackie Wheeler
Brier Creek Community Center – Fee: $5 May 6-Aug 26 W 7:00-8:00pm
Marsh Creek Zumba with Daraya Age: 18-99 yrs. It’s time to turn up the bass and move! Join Daraya-an energetic, creative, and dynamic instructor with a passion for helping others stay active and healthy. Her classes are a rhythmic fusion of Latin, Afrobeats, Belly, Reggaeton, and Hip-Hop, designed to keep you moving, smiling, and sweating. Daraya’s love of music and ability to create choreography makes every class feel fresh and exciting!
Marsh Creek Community Center – Fee: $7 May 6-Aug 26 W 6:30-7:30pm
Martial Arts - Adult/Advanced Youth Shotokan
Age: 14-99 yrs. Shotokan builds character through training in martial arts. Participants learn the different components of Shotokan-style karate. The class builds confidence, motor skills,
discipline, self-defense, and self-control. This class is taught in a group setting with some individual instruction. Registrations completed after the start of class must be done in person.
Instructor: Eric Blaize.
Barwell Road Community Center – Fee: $40
May 4-May 27 M & W 7:00-8:30pm
Jun 1-Jun 24 M & W 7:00-8:30pm
Jul 1-Jul 27 M & W 7:00-8:30pm
Aug 3-Aug 26 M & W 7:00-8:30pm
Martial Arts - Traditional Taekwondo
This Traditional Taekwondo program emphasizes self-defense, mental discipline, and the development of strong moral character. Rooted in the classical Korean martial art, our training revives timeless values through rigorous practice and personal growth. Students gain not only technical skill but also a deeper sense of purpose and resilience. Wear comfortable, flexible attire, suitable for movement.
Millbrook Exchange Community Center – Fee: $40
May 4-Jun 1 M 6:30-7:30pm
Jun 8-Jun 29 M 6:30-7:30pm
Jul 6-Jul 27 M 6:30-7:30pm
Aug 3-Aug 24 M 6:30-7:30pm
MELT Method
Age: 18-99 yrs. Rebalance Your Nervous System with MELT! The MELT Method is a groundbreaking self-care technique designed to relieve pain and reduce signs of aging. By the end of the class, you’ll experience less tension in your lower back, neck, and shoulders, and your nervous system will shift into a calming para-sympathetic “rest” state. A certified instructor will provide all the necessary tools for participation. This class includes floor-based activities, so please wear comfortable workout clothing. Note that MELT is not a workout or yoga class.
Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center – Fee: $29
Rebalance Your Nervous System
May 14 Th 6:00-7:15pm Jul 23 Th 6:30-7:45pm
MELT Your Stress and Pain Away
Jun 8 M 6:00-7:15pm Aug 2 Su 4:00-5:15pm
Moring Mindfulness on the Plaza
Age: 18-99 yrs. Ease into your day with a peaceful blend of gentle movement, deep breathing, and quiet reflection. Morning Mindfulness Yoga invites you to unwind, reset, and reconnect with yourself in the beautiful surroundings of John Chavis Memorial Park. All levels are welcomeyoga mats will be provided.
John Chavis Community Center – Fee: $7
May 2-Aug 29 Sa 10:00-11:00am
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Nia at Jaycee
Age: 13-99 yrs. Nia is a form of fusion fitness for the body, mind, emotions and spirit. The technique integrates movements from dance, martial arts and healing arts to condition the whole body, quiet the mind, release stress and restore the spirit. It is fun, expressive and adaptable for all fitness levels. Instructor: Laura Ghantous.
Jaycee Community Center – Fee: $10
Apr 6-Jun 29 M 11:45am-12:45pm
Nice Yoga
Age: 18-99 yrs. This class will offer core strengthening and stretching as well as movement into sun salutations, poses, and reflective meditations. The pace will be free-flowing and fun, and intensity may vary based on the participants’ abilities. Previous knowledge of yoga fitness is not required.
Lake Lynn Community Center – Fee: $75 May 5-Sep 8 Tu 6:30-7:30pm
Nutrition 101
Age: 18-99 yrs. Learn how to use food as fuel! Participants will explore a wide range of nutrition concepts like nutrient density, the basics of body recomposition, and how all calories are not created equal in this interactive in-person workshop. Participants will go home empowered to make informed, sustainable nutrition choices. Advanced registration is required.
Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center – Fee: $14
Jul 29 W 6:00-7:00pm
OutdoorCore
Age: 18-99 yrs. Puts the power of your core front and center! After a light warm-up and focused mobility work, discover how core strength supports everything from safe, effective workouts to the everyday lifts and movements you rely on. Explore bodyweight exercises, resistance bands, and slider boards. Train smarter, move better, and build a foundation that helps protect you from injury both in and out of the gym.
Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center – Fee: $14
May 17 Su 9:00-10:00am
May 31 Su 9:00-10:00am
Jun 14 Su 9:00-10:00am
Jun 28 Su 9:00-10:00am
Jul 12 Su 9:00-10:00am
Jul 26 Su 9:00-10:00am
Aug 16 Su 9:00-10:00am
Aug 30 Su 9:00-10:00am
ParkFit HIIT
Age: 18-99 yrs. “HIIT the park” in this indoor/outdoor workout session! After a brief warm-up and stretch inside, participants will head out into the natural beauty of Lake Johnson and rotate between several high-intensity stations, including resistance bands, bodyweight exercises, jump ropes, jogging, and more. HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) elevates heart rates
and boosts metabolism and fat-burning. In terms of calorie burning, it’s hard to beat! Advanced registration is required. Available in single sessions or for TWO sessions at a discount.
Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center
May 6 W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $14
May 13 W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $14
Jun 3 W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $14
Jun 10 W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $14
Jul 1 W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $14
Jul 8 W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $14
Aug 5 W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $14
Aug 12 W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $14
Double Session
May 6-May 13 W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $24
Jun 3-Jun 10 W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $24
Jul 1-Jul 8 W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $24
Aug 5-Aug 12 W 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $24
Self Defense
This introductory self-defense class empowers participants with practical techniques to recognize, avoid, and respond to real-world threats. Through hands-on training and situational awareness, students build confidence, improve reaction time, and learn how to protect themselves effectively. Please wear comfortable attire suitable for movement.
Millbrook Exchange Community Center – Fee: $40
May 7-May 28 Th 6:30-7:30pm
Jun 4-Jun 25 Th 6:30-7:30pm
Jul 2-Jul 23 Th 6:30-7:30pm
Aug 6-Aug 27 Th 6:30-7:30pm
Sertoma Open Line Dance
Age: 16-99 yrs. Ready to start line dancing or improve your dance moves?! Come join us for a fun Sunday afternoon of line dancing 1:30 -4:30 at Sertoma Arts Center. Beginner line dance on the 3rd Sunday will include teaching beginner dances from 1:30 -3:30 and mostly improver open dance (no instruction) from 3:30 -4:30. Higher level dancers join on the first Sunday each month (2nd Sunday in April) for Improver to Intermediate open line dance with no instruction. Who’s ready to dance?! Instructor: Jackie Wheeler
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $0
May 3-Jun 7 Su 1:30-4:30pm
May 17-Jun 21 Su 1:30-4:30pm May 27 W 6:30-9:30pm
Soul Line Dance & Get Fit
Age: 16-99 yrs. This line dance class is for individuals new to line dancing and those who want to learn new line dance basics. Soul Line Dance is taught at a slow-to-moderate pace. Do not be fooled by the title; you will learn and practice some great cardio workouts and low-medium, and medium-high impact soul line dances. Come prepared to move, sweat and have fun!
Barwell Road Community Center
May 6-Aug 26 W 6:00-7:30pm Fee: $5
Greystone Recreation Center
May 4-Aug 31 M 6:00-7:30pm Fee: $7
Soul Line Dance & Get Fit Class-
Advanced Age: 16-99 yrs. This line dance class is for individuals who have previously taken Soul Line Dance classes and would like to advance their skills. Advanced Soul Line Dance is taught at a faster pace than the beginner pace. Come prepared to move, sweat and have fun!
Marsh Creek Community Center – Fee: $7
May 5-Aug 25 Tu 6:00-7:30pm
Tai Chi at Lake Lynn
Age: 18-99 yrs. Tai Chi is a system of rounded, flowing, balanced movements designed to increase physical health, peace of mind, and overall wellness. Often described as meditation in motion, Tai Chi promotes serenity, stamina, and strength through gentle, fluid movements. The slow, soft, graceful movements help people of all ages to alleviate tension and stress, tone the body, develop endurance, increase longevity, and improve general health and well-being. Students will learn basic Tai Chi stances, hand movements, and breathing techniques called chi gung. Instructor: Sifu Matthew Martin.
Lake Lynn Community Center – Fee: $81
May 4-May 27 M & W 4:00-5:00pm
Jun 1-Jun 29 M & W 4:00-5:00pm
Jul 1-Jul 29 M & W 4:00-5:00pm
Aug 3-Aug 31 M & W 4:00-5:00pm
4 Month Session – Fee: $300
May 4-Aug 31 M & W 4:00-5:00pm
Tuesday Night Yoga
Age: 18-99 yrs. Step into a serene setting at the Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center for a grounding yoga class surrounded by peaceful wooded views. Begin with stretches and mindful breathing to release stress and ease into the moment. This all-levels class blends floor work, balance & standing poses, and dynamic sequences to build strength, improve balance, and support alignment. Modifications and props are provided to ensure comfort and accessibility for everyone. Just come as you are and leave feeling refreshed. Certified yoga instructor: Jenny Turnage.
Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center – Fee: $60
May 5-Jun 9 Tu 6:30-7:30pm
WARRIOR Rhythm ROOTS
Age: 16-99 yrs. Combining yoga-inspired sequences, resistance training, and cardio, this class enhances balance, flexibility, and strength with the support of a chair. Experience the perfect blend of rhythmic yoga flows, mindful movements, and invigorating, low impact exercises tailored for active agers and adaptive athletes. Root yourself in an unforgettable practice that nurtures your body and soul. **This is the Drop-In Section**
Abbotts Creek Community Center
May 6-May 27 W 9:45-10:45am Fee: $10
May 6-May 27 W 9:45-10:45am Fee: $40
WARRIOR Strength BUILD
Age: 16-99 yrs. In just 30 minutes, this strength-based class will tighten, tone, lengthen, and sculpt all your muscles!
WARRIOR Strength weightlifting stations follow unique formulas that are smart, fun, and effective. Drop-in: $10/class
Abbotts Creek Community Center
May 4-Jun 1 M 5:15-5:45pm Fee: $24
Jul 6-Jul 27 M 5:15-5:45pm Fee: $24
Aug 3-Aug 24 M 5:15-5:45pm Fee: $24
WARRIOR Strength
Age: 18-99 yrs. Come join us for WARRIOR Strength! We are offering drop-in classes in hopes to get enough interest to start a monthly class.
WARRIOR Strength Cardio + Lifting, WARRIOR Strength is 50-minute functional fitness for every level and everyone who wants to sweat and feel their muscles burn. WARRIOR Strength has two sections that focus on HIIT and weight training. This format delivers playlists that rock, and engaging formulas for a total endorphin rush! Please feel free to sign up for one or both classes.
Kiwanis Community Center – Fee: $8
May 8 F 5:30-6:30pm
May 15 F 5:30-6:30pm May 22 F 5:30-6:30pm
X-Treme Hip Hop Step
Xtreme Hip Hop Step is a revamp of traditional step aerobics and includes routines set to good music that makes you want to get up and move while getting a great caloric burn. It’s a great stress relieving activity! Participants between the ages of 10-17 must have a parent/ guardian participate in the class with them.
Abbotts Creek Community Center – Fee: $10 May 3-Aug 30 Su 3:00-4:00pm
Xtreme Hip Hop Step
Xtreme Hip Hop Step is a revamp of traditional step aerobics and includes routines set to good music that makes you want to get up and move while getting a great caloric burn. It’s a great stress relieving activity!
Carolina Pines Community Center – Fee: $5
May 6-Aug 26 W 6:30-7:30pm
Yoga Flow
Age: 18-99 yrs. Enjoy a strength-building yoga session-no weights needed! This class focuses on alignment and offers a chance to challenge and deepen your practice with a faster pace or longer holds. Please bring your mat, towel, or blanket.
Pullen Community Center – Fee: $60
May 6-Jun 24 W 5:30-6:30pm
Jul 8-Aug 26 W 5:30-6:30pm
ZUMBA® at Greystone
Age: 12-99 yrs. ZUMBA dance fitness combines rhythms of Latin and international music to make exercising fun! Learn basic steps to salsa, merengue, cumbia, samba and more! No dance experience necessary. Transform your body to a healthier you! Don’t wait any longer! Come join the Zumba party for $7 per class. All classes taught by a licensed Zumba Instructor. Instructor: Kaori Isaacson
Greystone Recreation Center – Fee: $7
May 2-Aug 29 Sa 10:00-11:00am
ZUMBA® at the Creek!
Age: 15-99 yrs. International explosion of dance, fun and fitness! Learn the basic Latin rhythms and moves of merengue, salsa, cumbia and more. No prior dance experience or background necessary. Come join the Zumba party! Pre-registration highly recommended. Instructor: Shay Anderson
Brier Creek Community Center – Fee: $5
May 7-Aug 27 Th 6:30-7:30pm May 2-Aug 29 Sa 9:30-10:30am
ZUMBA® at Lake Lynn
Age: 18-99 yrs. Zumba is a fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves to create a fun and effective workout. Tanessa Barlow, the instructor has taught Zumba for 18 years. She has a fun, energetic, and motivating class that allows you to dance the stress away. No prior dance experience or background necessary. Come join Zumba at Lake Lynn!
Lake Lynn Community Center – Fee: $5
May 6-Aug 26 W 6:30-7:30pm May 2-Aug 29 Sa 10:00-11:00am
Senior
Adult Tap Dance
Age: 18-99 yrs. Learn (or re-learn) classic tap patterns for a good physical and mental workout. Tap dance does not require a partner or a group so you can practice any time. Students should bring tap or hard bottomed shoes for class and have some tap/dance experience.
Instructor: Bev Norwood
Five Points Center
May 6-May 27 W 12:30-1:30pm Fee: $12
Jun 3-Jun 24 W 12:30-1:30pm Fee: $12
Jul 1-Jul 29 W 12:30-1:30pm Fee: $16
Aug 5-Aug 26 W 12:30-1:30pm Fee: $12
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AIM Fitness
Age: 18-99 yrs. The ‘AIM’ of Adults In Motion Fitness is to be fun, challenging and calorie burning. Strengthen your muscles and improve your range of motion, balance, and flexibility through stretching, low impact aerobics, intervals and the use of hand weights and resistance bands. Regular are beginner level with chair support. Classes differ by instructor.
Anne Gordon Center
May 5-May 26 Tu 9:15-10:00am Fee: $12
Jun 2-Jun 30 Tu 9:15-10:00am Fee: $15
Jul 7-Jul 28 Tu 9:15-10:00am Fee: $12
Aug 4-Aug 25 Tu 9:15-10:00am Fee: $12
May 7-May 28 Th 9:15-10:00am Fee: $12
Jun 4-Jun 25 Th 9:15-10:00am Fee: $12
Jul 2-Jul 30 Th 9:15-10:00am Fee: $15
Aug 6-Aug 27 Th 9:15-10:00am Fee: $12
Five Points Center
May 6-May 27 W 10:30-11:15am Fee: $12
Jun 3-Jun 24 W 10:30-11:15am Fee: $12
Jul 1-Jul 29 W 10:30-11:15am Fee: $16
Aug 5-Aug 26 W 10:30-11:15am Fee: $12
Align and Refine Yoga
Aimed at students with an established yoga practice, in this class we will work on refining our poses and further understanding how to work in the poses where we are. Various props will be used to help us expand and deepen our poses. Recommend at least six months in one of Alixe’s Yoga Gentle Floor classes prior to enrollment. Instructor: Alixe Steinmetz
Five Points Center
May 5-May 26 Tu 9:15-10:15am Fee: $12
Jun 2-Jun 30 Tu 9:15-10:15am Fee: $16
Jul 7-Jul 28 Tu 9:15-10:15am Fee: $12
Aug 4-Aug 25 Tu 9:15-10:15am Fee: $12
Blood Pressure and Weight Screenings
Age: 18-99 yrs. Take advantage of this monthly FREE blood pressure clinic offered by Dr. Casey Baldwin, Senior Care Pharmacist, Resources for Seniors. Sponsored by Resources for Seniors.
Five Points Center – Fee: $0
May 5-Aug 4 Tu 9:30-10:15am
Bootcamp
Age: 18-99 yrs. Challenge yourself with 45 minutes of strength and endurance training! Bootcamp classes are a great way to add variety, style, and intensity to your workout. This is an advanced-level class.
Five Points Center – Fee: $12
May 7-May 28 Th 9:15-10:00am
Jun 4-Jun 25 Th 9:15-10:00am Fee: $12
Jul 2-Jul 30 Th 9:15-10:00am Fee: $16
Aug 6-Aug 27 Th 9:15-10:00am Fee: $12
Bootcamp for Seniors
Age: 18-110 yrs. This class incorporates balance and strength training exercises to improve overall movement health. Focus will be on exercises that build on our strength, endurance, mobility, and flexibility.
Anne Gordon Center
May 5-May 26 Tu 11:15am-12:00pm Fee: $12
Jun 2-Jun 30 Tu 11:15am-12:00pm Fee: $15
Jul 7-Jul 28 Tu 11:15am-12:00pm Fee: $12
Aug 4-Aug 25 Tu 11:15am-12:00pm Fee: $12
Butts and Guts
Age: 18-99 yrs. This class will tone your abs and glutes with targeted sculpting movements. The workout incorporates Pilates, Yoga and athletic movements to help your balance and flexibility, with focus on the abs, glutes, legs, and lower back. The goal is to build strength in your core, quads, and hamstrings.
Five Points Center
May 4-May 25 M 9:15-10:00am Fee: $12
Jun 1-Jun 29 M 9:15-10:00am Fee: $16
Jul 6-Jul 27 M 9:15-10:00am Fee: $12
Aug 3-Aug 31 M 9:15-10:00am Fee: $16
May 6-May 27 W 9:15-10:00am Fee: $12
Jun 3-Jun 24 W 9:15-10:00am Fee: $12
Jul 1-Jul 29 W 9:15-10:00am Fee: $16
Aug 5-Aug 26 W 9:15-10:00am Fee: $12
Cardio Sculpt
Age: 18-99 yrs. Cardio Sculpt helps burn fat and build muscles. Half of the class is spent doing low-impact aerobic exercises; the other half is spent sculpting major muscle groups. Get a healthy heart and sculpted muscles all in one class.
Five Points Center
May 5-May 26 Tu 2:15-3:00pm Fee: $12
Jun 2-Jun 30 Tu 2:15-3:00pm Fee: $16
Jul 7-Jul 28 Tu 2:15-3:00pm Fee: $12
Aug 4-Aug 25 Tu 2:15-3:00pm Fee: $12
May 7-May 28 Th 2:30-3:15pm Fee: $12
Jun 4-Jun 25 Th 2:30-3:15pm Fee: $12
Jul 2-Jul 30 Th 2:30-3:15pm Fee: $16
Aug 6-Aug 27 Th 2:30-3:15pm Fee: $12
Cardio Sculpt: Chair
Age: 18-99 yrs. This seated class will help you burn fat and build muscles. The class is a combination of seated cardio and sculpting muscles. Get a healthy heart and sculpted muscles all in one class.
Five Points Center
May 5-May 26 Tu 1:15-2:00pm Fee: $12
Jun 2-Jun 30 Tu 1:15-2:00pm Fee: $16
Jul 7-Jul 28 Tu 1:15-2:00pm Fee: $12
Aug 4-Aug 25 Tu 1:15-2:00pm Fee: $12
May 7-May 28 Th 12:30-1:15pm Fee: $12
Jun 4-Jun 25 Th 12:30-1:15pm Fee: $12
Jul 2-Jul 30 Th 12:30-1:15pm Fee: $16
Aug 6-Aug 27 Th 12:30-1:15pm Fee: $12
Cardio Soul Line Dance
Age: 18-111 yrs. This class is for anyone wanting to learn and enjoy soul line dances that have a cardio aspect to the dance. In this class you will learn line dance terminology and steps to new and old line dances that are geared to work up a sweat. Please no sandals or flip flops. Bring water to hydrate, a towel for sweat and a positive attitude for any missteps!
Five Points Center
May 5-May 26 Tu 11:15am-12:15pm Fee: $12
Jun 2-Jun 30 Tu 11:15am-12:15pm Fee: $16
Jul 7-Jul 28 Tu 11:15am-12:15pm Fee: $12
Aug 4-Aug 25 Tu 11:15am-12:15pm Fee: $12
Core Balance Fitness
Age: 18-111 yrs. Group exercise class combining stretching, core work, and balance exercises. This class can help improve flexibility, stability, and core strength. It will help to reduce muscle tension and prevent falls. Not for beginners. Bring your own mat.
Age: 18-99 yrs. This fun, high-energy class combines fitness, dance, line dance and kickboxing moves with strength training for a great workout! Instructor:
Linda Thomas Anne Gordon Center
May 4-May 18 M 11:45am-12:30pm Fee: $9
Jun 1-Jun 29 M 11:45am-12:30pm Fee: $15
Jul 6-Jul 27 M 11:45am-12:30pm Fee: $12
Aug 3-Aug 31 M 11:45am-12:30pm Fee: $15
Falls Prevention
Age: 18-99 yrs. Reduce your risk of falling through exercises that will improve balance, stability, and core strength. Sessions may use a variety of standing, seated, and floor balance activities to achieve this goal.
Five Points Center
May 4-May 25 M 2:00-2:45pm Fee: $12
Jun 1-Jun 29 M 2:00-2:45pm Fee: $16
Jul 6-Jul 27 M 2:00-2:45pm Fee: $12
Aug 3-Aug 31 M 2:00-2:45pm Fee: $16
May 7-May 28 Th 11:45am-12:30pm Fee: $12
Jun 4-Jun 25 Th 11:45am-12:30pm Fee: $12
Jul 2-Jul 30 Th 11:45am-12:30pm Fee: $16
Aug 6-Aug 27 Th 11:45am-12:30pm Fee: $12
Flexibility and Balance
Age: yrs. Strengthen your balance, stability, and core strength with these classes. Sessions may use weights, bands and weighted balls along with cardio and balance activities to achieve these goals. Classes vary by instructor, difficulty/ impact level, and option to use a chair for support.
Anne Gordon Center
May 5-May 26 Tu 1:15-2:00pm Fee: $12
Jun 2-Jun 30 Tu 1:15-2:00pm Fee: $15
Jul 7-Jul 28 Tu 1:15-2:00pm Fee: $12
Aug 4-Aug 25 Tu 1:15-2:00pm Fee: $12
May 7-May 28 Th 10:15-11:00am Fee: $12
Jun 4-Jun 25 Th 10:15-11:00am Fee: $12
Jul 2-Jul 30 Th 10:15-11:00am Fee: $15
Aug 6-Aug 27 Th 10:15-11:00am Fee: $12
Five Points Center
May 5-May 26 Tu 10:15-11:00am Fee: $12
Jun 2-Jun 30 Tu 10:15-11:00am Fee: $16
Jul 7-Jul 28 Tu 10:15-11:00am Fee: $12
Aug 4-Aug 25 Tu 10:15-11:00am Fee: $12
Gentle Stretch
Age: 18-99 yrs. Participants will gently and safely stretch each body part in a quiet relaxing atmosphere. Gentle, structured stretches will allow the body to recognize loss in flexibility and range of motion and work to improve these losses.
Five Points Center
May 7-May 28 Th 1:30-2:15pm Fee: $12
Jun 4-Jun 25 Th 1:30-2:15pm Fee: $12
Jul 2-Jul 30 Th 1:30-2:15pm Fee: $16
Aug 6-Aug 27 Th 1:30-2:15pm Fee: $12
Health Talks with Dr. Baldwin
Dr. Casey Baldwin, Senior Care Pharmacist, Resources for Seniors, will be on-site monthly to discuss important health topics for older adults. Topics include chronic illnesses and strategies for healthy living. Sponsored by Resources for Seniors.
Five Points Center – Fee: $0
May 5-Aug 4 Tu 10:15-11:15am
Line Dance for Active Adults
Age: 18-99 yrs. Some experience is required! Come use your knowledge of basic line dance steps to pop, oldies, country, and big band music as we use the steps in new dances. Beginner-level dances vary in difficulty and patterns, working on improving balance, agility, and coordination. It’s a great workout for your mind and body!
Anne Gordon Center
Beginner (some experience)
May 5-May 26 Tu 2:15-3:15pm Fee: $12
Jun 2-Jun 30 Tu 2:15-3:15pm Fee: $15
Jul 7-Jul 28 Tu 2:15-3:15pm Fee: $12
Aug 4-Aug 25 Tu 2:15-3:15pm Fee: $12
Improver (good experience)
May 5-May 26 Tu 3:30-4:30pm Fee: $12
Jun 2-Jun 30 Tu 3:30-4:30pm Fee: $15
Jul 7-Jul 28 Tu 3:30-4:30pm Fee: $12
Aug 4-Aug 25 Tu 3:30-4:30pm Fee: $12
Five Points Center
Improver (good experience)
May 4-May 25 M 1:00-2:00pm Fee: $0
Jun 1-Jun 29 M 1:00-2:00pm Fee: $0
Jul 6-Jul 27 M 1:00-2:00pm Fee: $0
Aug 3-Aug 31 M 1:00-2:00pm Fee: $0
Beginner (some experience)
May 6-May 27 W 2:15-3:15pm Fee: $0
Jun 3-Jun 24 W 2:15-3:15pm Fee: $0
Jul 1-Jul 29 W 2:15-3:15pm Fee: $0
Intermediate (very good experience)
May 4-May 25 M 2:15-3:15pm Fee: $0
Jun 1-Jun 29 M 2:15-3:15pm Fee: $0
Jul 6-Jul 27 M 2:15-3:15pm Fee: $0
Aug 3-Aug 31 M 2:15-3:15pm Fee: $0
Aug 5-Aug 26 W 2:15-3:15pm Fee: $0
Line Dance Open Studio
Age: 18-99 yrs. Join us for this fun and informal line dance open studio time. There is no instructor. Dancers should have some line dancing experience and know the basic steps.
Five Points Center – Fee: $0
May 6-Aug 26 W 1:30-2:15pm
Line Dance: Introduction for New Dancers
Age: 18-110 yrs. This class is for new dancers who have no previous dance experience. Learn the names and how to perform the various dance steps needed for participation in continuing Line Dance classes. This class is cumulative, building on steps from previous weeks. It is suggested to start the class from the beginning of the trimester. NO CLASS 6/19 or 7/3.
Five Points Center – Fee: $0
May 1-Aug 28 F 10:30-11:30am
Nia
Age: 18-99 yrs. Nia is a form of fusion fitness for the body, mind, emotions and spirit. The technique integrates movements from dance, martial arts and healing arts to condition the whole body, quiet the mind, release stress and restore the spirit. It is fun, expressive and adaptable for all fitness levels. Please bring a yoga mat. Instructor: Janice Horner
Anne Gordon Center
May 5-May 26 Tu 12:15-1:00pm Fee: $12
Jun 2-Jun 30 Tu 12:15-1:00pm Fee: $15
Jul 7-Jul 28 Tu 12:15-1:00pm Fee: $12
Aug 4-Aug 25 Tu 12:15-1:00pm Fee: $12
Open Circle Mindfulness
Meditation
Age: 18-111 yrs. Experienced meditators and those without any experience at all are welcome. The group will utilize instruction (including readings from various meditative traditions), guided meditations, and the direct experiences of those in the group as opportunities to learn from one another.
In this ongoing, open, weekly meditation & discussion group, the stillness, spaciousness, and deep kindness always available to us are cultivated and then used as a base of operation for inquiring into and examining the nature of our thoughts and emotions, the experience of self, and our relationship with the world around us.
Five Points Center – Fee: $0
May 7-May 28 Th 1:00-2:30pm
Jun 4-Jun 25 Th 1:00-2:30pm
Jul 2-Jul 30 Th 1:00-2:30pm
Aug 6-Aug 27 Th 1:00-2:30pm
Pilates for Active Adults
Come and learn Pilates at Five Points! Our instructor, Lawrence Bivins, will be teaching how to strengthen your core, improve your posture, and increase flexibility with this full-body Pilates workout. Using controlled movements and focused breathing, You’ll build long, lean muscles and enhance body awareness. Modifications and progressions can be provided.
Five Points Center
May 1-May 29 F
Jun 5-Jun 26 F
Jul 10-Jul 31 F
Aug 7-Aug 28 F
Qi Gong
10:15-11:00am
10:15-11:00am 10:15-11:00am 10:15-11:00am
Fee: $16 Fee: $9 Fee: $12 Fee: $12
Age: 18-99 yrs. Learn the 24 simple movements of qigong (chee-gong) designed to promote energetic and internal organ health. Practitioners think that the movements create good energy flow in the body and contribute to overall health. Beginners welcome; accommodations for all levels.
Anne Gordon Center
May 1-May 29 F 10:45-11:30am Fee: $15
Jun 5-Jun 26 F 10:45-11:30am Fee: $9
Jul 10-Jul 31 F 10:45-11:30am Fee: $12
Aug 7-Aug 28 F 10:45-11:30am Fee: $12
Shibashi for Active Adults
Age: 18-99 yrs. Shibashi is a gentle, free-flowing Qigong routine that consists of 18 easy-to-remember movements emphasizing proper posture and deep breathing. The practice includes visualization and standing meditation. Benefits include: improved flexivility and strength; better concentration; periods of sustained relaxation; and stress reduction. Seated modifications will be available upon request. Instructor: Rita Shaloiko
Anne Gordon Center
May 7-May 28 Th 2:00-2:45pm Fee: $12
Jun 4-Jun 25 Th 2:00-2:45pm Fee: $12
Jul 2-Jul 30 Th 2:00-2:45pm Fee: $15
Aug 6-Aug 27 Th 2:00-2:45pm Fee: $12
Soul Line Dancing
Age: 18-99 yrs. Dancing to R&B/Soul, Pop, and Jazz music, this class will provide you a heart-healthy benefit of an aerobic exercise while you engage in a social activity.
Five Points Center
May 6-May 27 W 2:00-3:00pm Fee: $12
Jun 3-Jun 24 W 2:00-3:00pm Fee: $12
Jul 1-Jul 29 W 2:00-3:00pm Fee: $16
Aug 5-Aug 26 W 2:00-3:00pm Fee: $12
Sound Meditation
Age: 18-110 yrs. Combining Sound and Meditation allows you to focus attention and put the mind and body in state of harmony which can improve health. The tradition that we will use has been handed down for centuries and starts with a 'HUM’. This stimulates the inner ear and resets our fight or flight response in the brain, which is crucial to good internal and external communication. Combining meditation and sound is a fun and easy way to build balance and harmony in your life. Instructor: Mari Howerton Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $0
May 1-May 29 F 11:45am-12:30pm
Jun 5-Jun 26 F 11:45am-12:30pm
Jul 10-Jul 31 F 11:45am-12:30pm
Aug 7-Aug 28 F 11:45am-12:30pm
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Tai Chi Chih
Age: 18-99 yrs. Tai chi chih consists of 19 flowing moves to balance and circulate energy (chi). Students of all levels experience benefits such as decreased stress and anxiety, improved balance and increased muscle flexibility. Instructor: Adrienne McKenzie. NO CLASS 5/25
Five Points Center
May 4-May 18 M 10:15-11:15am Fee: $9
Jun 1-Jun 29 M 10:15-11:15am Fee: $15
Jul 6-Jul 27 M 10:15-11:15am Fee: $12
Aug 3-Aug 31 M 10:15-11:15am Fee: $15
Tai Chi for Active Adults
Age: 18-99 yrs. Tai Chi is an ancient practice that uses low-impact, slow movements to promote health and improve coordination, balance, and mental focus. Beginner Sun Style: No experience required. There are 21 movements in this set. The focus is on balance and learning the sequence of the movements. Chair modifications are available upon request. This is an 8 week class. Intermediate Sun Style: Pre-requisite is Beginner Sun Style class. This continuation of the beginner class includes 10 new movements and will increase endurance, mental acuity, agility, and balance. This is an 8 week class. Advanced Sun Style: Pre-requisite is beginner and intermediate classes. This class teaches the Sun 73 Long Form which includes movements learned in Beginner and Intermediate classes. The longer sequence builds endurance and previous improvements made in strength, balance and memory. This is a 16 week class. Various Styles: No experience needed. Class changes through various forms of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Instructor: Rita Shaloiko Anne Gordon Center
Advanced Sun Style
May 4-May 18 M 1:00-1:45pm Fee: $9
Jun 1-Jun 29 M 1:00-1:45pm Fee: $15
Jul 6-Jul 27 M 1:00-1:45pm Fee: $12
Aug 3-Aug 31 M 1:00-1:45pm Fee: $15
Beginner Sun Style
May 4-May 18 M 2:00-2:45pm Fee: $9
Jun 1-Jun 29 M 2:00-2:45pm Fee: $15
Jul 6-Jul 27 M 2:00-2:45pm Fee: $12
Aug 3-Aug 31 M 2:00-2:45pm Fee: $15
Intermediate Sun Style
May 4-May 18 M 3:00-3:45pm Fee: $9
Jun 1-Jun 29 M 3:00-3:45pm Fee: $15
Jul 6-Jul 27 M 3:00-3:45pm Fee: $12
Aug 3-Aug 31 M 3:00-3:45pm Fee: $15
Various Styles
May 7-May 28 Th 1:00-1:45pm Fee: $12
Jun 4-Jun 25 Th 1:00-1:45pm Fee: $12
Jul 2-Jul 30 Th 1:00-1:45pm Fee: $15
Aug 6-Aug 27 Th 1:00-1:45pm Fee: $12
Walk and Talk Meet Up
Walking offers many benefits- lower blood pressure, stronger bones and muscles, increased calories burned, and elevated mood. Walks are typically 45 minutes to an hour at a medium
pace. Walks start at different locations decided upon by a group vote. The location is shared via email once decided upon. Please pre-register so that we know you are coming! Start times may be adjusted to account for temperature. Five Points Center – Fee: $0
May 5-Aug 25 Tu 10:30-11:30am
Walk and Talk Meet Up at Greystone
Walking offers many benefits- lower blood pressure, stronger bones and muscles, increased calories burned, and elevated mood. Walks are typically 45 minutes to an hour at a medium pace. Walks start at different locations decided upon by a group vote. The location is shared via email once decided upon; in the event of inclement weather, we will cancel for the week. Please pre-register so that we know you are coming!
Greystone Recreation Center – Fee: $0
May 7-May 28 Th 10:30-11:30am
Walnut Creek Walk & Talk Age: 18-111 yrs. Walking offers many benefits- lower blood pressure, stronger bones and muscles, increased calories burned, and elevated mood. Walks are typically 45 minutes to an hour at a medium pace. Walks start at different locations decided upon by a group vote. The location is shared via email once decided upon. Please pre-register so that we know you are coming! Start times may be adjusted to account for temperature.
Walnut Creek Wetland Park – Fee: $0
May 6-Aug 26 W 9:30-10:30am
Workout With Weights
Age: 18-99 yrs. This class covers the proper technique for lifting weights. Get toned and build lean muscle safely using free weights. NO CLASS 5/15
Five Points Center
May 1-May 29 F 1:00-1:45pm Fee: $12
Jun 5-Jun 26 F 1:00-1:45pm Fee: $9
Jul 10-Jul 31 F 11:30am-12:15pm Fee: $12
Aug 7-Aug 28 F 1:00-1:45pm Fee: $12
May 4-May 18 M 11:30am-12:15pm Fee: $9
Jun 1-Jun 29 M 11:30am-12:15pm Fee: $16
Jul 6-Jul 27 M 11:30am-12:15pm Fee: $12
Aug 3-Aug 31 M 11:30am-12:15pm Fee: $16
Yoga Chair
Age: 18-99 yrs. This class includes stretches to increase range of motion, simple balancing poses to strengthen muscles that support joints and breath awareness to calm and release tension. All standing poses may be done with the support of a chair. Students should provide their own yoga mat.
Anne Gordon Center
May 4-May 18 M 9:15-10:00am Fee: $9
Jun 1-Jun 29 M 9:15-10:00am Fee: $15
Jul 6-Jul 27 M 9:15-10:00am Fee: $12
Aug 3-Aug 31 M 9:15-10:00am Fee: $15
May 5-May 26 Tu 10:15-11:00am Fee: $12
Jun 2-Jun 30 Tu 10:15-11:00am Fee: $15
Jul 7-Jul 28 Tu 10:15-11:00am Fee: $12
Aug 4-Aug 25 Tu 10:15-11:00am Fee: $12
May 6-May 27 W 2:30-3:15pm Fee: $12
Jun 3-Jun 24 W 2:30-3:15pm Fee: $12
Jul 1-Jul 29 W 2:30-3:15pm Fee: $15
Aug 5-Aug 26 W 2:30-3:15pm Fee: $12
Five Points Center
May 5-May 26 Tu 10:30-11:30am Fee: $12
Jun 2-Jun 30 Tu 10:30-11:30am Fee: $15
Jul 7-Jul 28 Tu 10:30-11:30am Fee: $12
Aug 4-Aug 25 Tu 10:30-11:30am Fee: $12
Yoga Flow
Age: 18-111 yrs. This Yoga practice incorporates yoga postures and gentle powerful movements coordinating breath with the poses. This class will provide the opportunity to improve posture, balance and flexibility. The sequences will flow using stability, balance and alignment. The class will conclude with guided relaxation.
Five Points Center
May 1-May 29 F 11:15am-12:15pm Fee: $16
Jun 5-Jun 26 F 11:15am-12:15pm Fee: $9
Jul 10-Jul 31 F 11:15am-12:15pm Fee: $12
Aug 7-Aug 28 F 11:15am-12:15pm Fee: $12
Yoga Gentle Floor
Age: 18-99 yrs. Build strength and flexibility while enhancing body awareness. In this alignment-focused class you’ll learn how to work from a stable base to feel more grounded both physically and mentally, while also improving range of motion, posture, and balance. Poses include standing poses, poses seated on the floor, and poses laying down. Props and modifications are available to meet you where you are. No yoga experience necessary.
Anne Gordon Center
May 4-May 18 M 10:15-11:15am Fee: $9
Jun 1-Jun 29 M 10:15-11:15am Fee: $15
Jul 6-Jul 27 M 10:15-11:15am Fee: $12
Aug 3-Aug 31 M 10:15-11:15am Fee: $15
May 6-May 27 W 3:30-4:30pm Fee: $12
Jun 3-Jun 24 W 3:30-4:30pm Fee: $12
Jul 1-Jul 29 W 3:30-4:30pm Fee: $15
Aug 5-Aug 26 W 3:30-4:30pm Fee: $12
May 7-May 28 Th 11:15am-12:15pm Fee: $12
Jun 4-Jun 25 Th 11:15am-12:15pm Fee: $12
Jul 2-Jul 30 Th 11:15am-12:15pm Fee: $15
Aug 6-Aug 27 Th 11:15am-12:15pm Fee: $12
Five Points Center
May 6-May 27 W 10:30-11:30am Fee: $12
Jun 3-Jun 24 W 10:30-11:30am Fee: $12
Jul 1-Jul 29 W 10:30-11:30am Fee: $16
Aug 5-Aug 26 W 10:30-11:30am Fee: $12
May 7-May 28 Th 10:10-11:10am Fee: $12
Jun 4-Jun 25 Th 10:10-11:10am Fee: $12
Jul 2-Jul 30 Th 10:10-11:10am Fee: $16
Aug 6-Aug 27 Th 10:10-11:10am Fee: $12
Fitness Room Memberships
Adult Fitness Room Memberships (18+)
Reach your fitness goals with access to a variety of cardio and strength-training equipment at community centers throughout the city. Whether you're just getting started or looking to switch up your routine, our fitness rooms are here to support your journey. Complimentary Fitness Orientations are available to help you get started! Passes can be purchased at any fitness room location, and rooms are open during regular community center hours. Get moving and make fitness part of your routine!
Teen Fitness Room Pass (13-17 years)
Stay active and healthy with access to a variety of cardiovascular and strength-training equipment available in fitness rooms at community centers across the city. Fitness rooms are open during regular center hours, and there’s something for everyone, teens included! To ensure safety, all teen participants must complete a Youth Fitness Orientation before using the equipment. This 30-minute session is designed to teach proper use of cardio and selected strength machines, helping young members build healthy habits the right way. After completing the orientation, eligible teens may use the equipment with a parent or guardian who holds a fitness pass and is actively supervising. Contact the Health and Wellness Programs Team at 919-996-2767 or by email at prcrhealthandwellness@raleighnc.gov to schedule a Youth Fitness Orientation. Let’s get moving together!
ZUMBA Gold®
Age: 18-99 yrs. Zumba Gold® recreates the original moves of Zumba® at a lower intensity. It is set to Latin, international and pop music and combines cardio fitness, muscle conditioning, balance and coordination. The easy-to-follow moves and invigorating party-like atmosphere feel friendly. Modifications will be provided for all fitness levels. NO CLASS 5/25
Anne Gordon Center
May 1-May 29 F 9:15-10:00am Fee: $15
Jun 5-Jun 26 F 9:15-10:00am Fee: $9
Jul 10-Jul 31 F 9:15-10:00am Fee: $12
Aug 7-Aug 28 F 9:15-10:00am Fee: $12
Five Points Center
May 4-May 18 M 11:45am-12:30pm Fee: $9
Jun 1-Jun 29 M 11:45am-12:30pm Fee: $16
Jul 6-Jul 27 M 11:45am-12:30pm Fee: $12
Aug 3-Aug 31 M 11:45am-12:30pm Fee: $16
Family
Health Fair Community Engagement
Age: 0-100 yrs. Get healthy, stay healthy! We invite you to a day of fee health services, wellnes resources and family -friend activities of fun.
Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson Neighborhood Center
May 16 Sa 12:00-3:00pm
JCMP Open Skate Night
Age: yrs. Lace up your skates and join us every Friday night for Open Skate Night at John Chavis Memorial Park! Enjoy a fun, family-friendly atmosphere with great music and great company.
John Chavis Community Center – Fee: $0 May 1-Aug 28 F 6:30-8:30pm
Kali Kempo Self Defense
Age: 8-13 yrs. Kali Kempo Self Defense mixes Chinese and Filipino martial arts, focused on improving your physical wellbeing, increasing confidence, and learning practical self-defense skills. No matter your fitness level, you’re welcome to sign up. Expect a supportive and fun environment to hone your skills and learn a unique art.
Optimist Community Center
Youth/Teen FULL SESSION
May 4-Jun 1 M & F 6:30-7:30pm Fee: $80
Jun 5-Jul 6 M & F 6:30-7:30pm Fee: $80
Jul 10-Aug 3 M & F 6:30-7:30pm Fee: $80
Aug 7-Aug 31 M & F 6:30-7:30pm Fee: $80
Youth/Teen DAILY SESSION
May 4-Jun 1 M & F 6:30-7:30pm Fee: $15
Jun 5-Jul 6 M & F 6:30-7:30pm Fee: $15
Jul 10-Aug 3 M & F 6:30-7:30pm Fee: $15
Aug 7-Aug 31 M & F 6:30-7:30pm Fee: $15
Teen/Adult FULL SESSION
May 4-Jun 1 M & F 7:30-8:30pm Fee: $80
Jun 5-Jul 6 M & F 7:30-8:30pm Fee: $80
Jul 10-Aug 3 M & F 7:30-8:30pm Fee: $80
Aug 7-Aug 31 M & F 7:30-8:30pm Fee: $80
FITNESS ROOM PASS OPTIONS
Annual: $150
Monthly: $15
Daily: $2
LOCATIONS
• Abbotts Creek Community Center
• Barwell Road Community Center
• Biltmore Hills Community Center
• Brier Creek Community Center
• Carolina Pines Community Center
• Green Road Community Center
• Halifax Community Center
• Jaycee Community Center
• John Chavis Community Center
• Lions Park Community Center
• Marsh Creek Community Center
• Method Road Community Center
• Pullen Community Center
• Roberts Park Community Center
• Tarboro Road Community Center
• Worthdale Community Center
Teen/Adult DAILY SESSION
May 4-Jun 1 M & F 7:30-8:30pm Fee: $15
Jun 5-Jul 6 M & F 7:30-8:30pm Fee: $15
Jul 10-Aug 3 M & F 7:30-8:30pm Fee: $15
Aug 7-Aug 31 M & F 7:30-8:30pm Fee: $15
Martial Arts - Kickboxing
Age: 5-99 yrs. Exciting, easy to learn, and challenging to master class of kickboxing. Enjoy a high energy workout with family and friends while improving coordination and fitness, building confidence and making new friends along the way. This Kickboxing course combines basic elements of Karate, “The way of the empty hand” and Muay Thai, “The art of eight limbs”, and is a great opportunity to learn the fundamental techniques common to different martial arts styles. Students can continue with this program on an ongoing basis as a fitness class or choose to progress through a belt system with additional requirements. Classes are highly structured with safety first and students with ADHD can greatly benefit from this class as well. Boxing gloves required. Bring your own, or purchase from instructor for $30. Instructor: Alex Tsikos, 4th degree black belt certified & Muay Thai Fitness Kickboxing certified. Brier Creek Community Center
May 8-May 29 F 6:45-7:45pm Fee: $41
Jun 5-Jul 3 F 6:45-7:45pm Fee: $31
Jul 10-Jul 31 F 6:45-7:45pm Fee: $31
Aug 7-Aug 28 F 6:45-7:45pm Fee: $31
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Martial Arts - Tae Kwon Do
Age: 16-99 yrs. Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art. It loosely translates to ‘the way of the hand and foot.’ As such, no weapons are used. It is a strong, fast and powerful martial art form. This class will keep you fit and give you great confidence, not just physically, but in all aspects of life. This class practices a safe, no-contact format.
Jaycee Community Center – Fee: $31
May 5-May 28 Tu & Th 6:30-8:00pm
Jun 2-Jun 25 Tu & Th 6:30-8:00pm
Jun 30-Jul 28 Tu & Th 6:30-8:00pm
Jul 30-Aug 25 Tu & Th 6:30-8:00pm
Tae Kwon Do - Martial Arts
Age: 7-99 yrs. This martial arts class for youth and adults develops discipline in youth, fitness in adults and fine martial art skills in both youth and adults.
Lions Park Community Center – Fee: $40
May 7-May 28 Th 6:30-7:30pm
Jun 4-Jun 25 Th 6:30-7:30pm
Jul 2-Jul 30 Th 6:30-7:30pm
Aug 6-Aug 27 Th 6:30-7:30pm
Wado-Ryu Karate-Martial Arts
Age: 12-99 yrs. “Wado-Ryu is a traditional karate emphasizing evasive movement and balance, moving drills and practice in forms (kata) and sparring (kumite). Develop your physical skills as well as mental discipline. Students routinely gain confidence and better focus. Kids are encouraged to bring their parents to practice as well! Instructors are members of the U.S. Eastern Wado-Ryu Federation. There are yearly opportunities to learn from the highest ranks of the discipline. Uniforms are required after two months of practice. Membership to USEWF is available after the first belt test. Belt test fee is minimal.”
Carolina Pines Community Center – Fee: $41 May 5-Aug 27 Tu & Th 7:00-8:30pm
Nature Education
Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD
Nature Preserve Park 919-996-6764
Durant Nature Preserve and Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve 919-996-2271
Forest Ridge Park 919-996-5800
Lake Johnson Park Waterfront Center 919-996-3141
Lake Wheeler Park 919-996-6740
Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center 919-996-3141
Walnut Creek Wetland Park 919-996-2760
Programming for organized groups (such as schools, daycare centers and preschools) is available by request from the Environmental Education Programs Office. For more information 919-996-6856.
Preschool
A Fantastic Froggy Adventure
Age: 4-6 yrs. Explore the fantastic life cycle of frogs through crafts, activities, and fun surprises. Young children will take home their very own frog (hand puppet) and learn all about our froggy friends. Advanced registration required. Adults must accompany participant(s). Adults attend free and do not need to register.
Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center – Fee: $4 May 9 Sa 9:00-10:30am
Butterfly Science Adventure
Age: 4-6 yrs. Become a butterfly scientist! Young children will enjoy storytime, explore the butterfly life cycle, hunt for butterflies in our pollinator garden, and make their own caterpillar to take home! Adults must accompany participant(s), adults attend free and do not need to register. Advance registration required.
Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center – Fee: $4 Jul 12 Su 9:30-11:00am
Dragons of the Pond!
Age: 2-6 yrs. With their beautiful colors and lacy wings, dragonflies are fascinating insects. But dragonflies actually live most of their lives IN the pond without wings
or colorful bodies! With this hands-on nature program, preschoolers will learn all about these amazing insects and even see dragonfly nymphs as well as other pond creatures up close! Preregistration is required. Children must be accompanied by adults. Adults attend free. For more information, contact Nature Programs at 919-996-6856.
Carolina Pines Community Center – Fee: $2
May 20 W 10:30-11:30am
May 20 W 12:30-1:30pm
Kiwanis Community Center
May 18 M 10:30-11:30am
Laurel Hills Community Center
May 26 Tu 10:30-11:30am
May 26 Tu 12:30-1:30pm
Sertoma Arts Center
May 28 Th 10:30-11:30am
Eager Explorers
Age: 3-7 yrs. Join us as we explore nature in the preserve! There will be stories, crafts, and nature walks on various themes. These programs are designed for an adult to attend with their preschooler. There is no charge for the adults. Note: Most programs will include an activity along a nature trail that is not stroller accessible.
A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve – Fee: $4
Baby Animals
May 5 Tu 10:30am-12:00pm
Snakesss
May 14 Th 10:30am-12:00pm
Noises in Nature
May 21 Th 10:30am-12:00pm
Flying Dragons
Jun 4 Th 10:30am-12:00pm
Critters in the Grass
Jun 9 Tu 10:30am-12:00pm
Fairies & Trolls
Jun 16 Tu 1:30-3:00pm
Hello Hummingbirds
Jul 1 W 10:30am-12:00pm
Jul 1 W 1:30-3:00pm
Around the Pond
Jul 15 W 10:30am-12:00pm
Jul 15 W 1:30-3:00pm
Life of a Seed
Aug 5 W 10:30am-12:00pm
Aug 5 W 1:30-3:00pm
Mini Dino Dig
Aug 12 W 10:30am-12:00pm
Aug 12 W 1:30-3:00pm
Busy Bugs
Aug 19 W 10:30am-12:00pm
Aug 19 W 1:30-3:00pm
Little Nature Artists
Aug 27 Th 10:30am-12:00pm
Feathered Friends!
Age: 2-6 yrs. Birds are inspiring creatures. Budding naturalists will learn all about birds, feathers, eggs, nests and more. With hands-on activities, songs and crafts, this program is sure to “fit the bill” for young nature lovers! Preregistration is required. Children must be accompanied by adults. Adults attend free. For more information, contact Nature Programs at 919-996-6856.
Carolina Pines Community Center – Fee: $2
Jun 17 W 10:30-11:30am Jun 17 W 12:30-1:30pm
Kiwanis Community Center – Fee: $2
Jun 15 M 10:30-11:30am
Laurel Hills Community Center – Fee: $2
Jun 23 Tu 10:30-11:30am
Jun 23 Tu 12:30-1:30pm
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $2
Jun 25 Th 10:30-11:30am
Little Adventurers
Age: 4-6 yrs. Are you ready for an adventure at Lake Johnson Park? Each class we will dive into a grand adventure about a different theme. We will spend time outside in the park and in the classroom. Lake Johnson is now carrying Outdoor Patches from the NC Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission. Join us and learn how you can earn your 2026 Hiker Patch! Adult(s) must accompany participant(s), adult(s) attend free and do not need to register.
Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center – Fee: $4 Water, Water Everywhere
Jun 7 Su 9:00-11:00am
Nocturnal Nature
Aug 8 Sa 9:00-11:00am
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Masters of Disguise
Age: 3-6 yrs. Do you know that adaptation is the key to survival in the wild?
Successful animals and plants can hide really well through disguises. Come learn about camouflage, mimicry, blending and other ways to hide in plain sight. This program will include games and activities to see if you can find the hidden creatures as well as the creation of some camouflage artwork.
Forest Ridge Park – Fee: $5
May 20 W 10:00-11:30am
Pollinators at Forest Ridge Park
Age: 3-6 yrs. What lives in the pollinator garden? What plants attract the insects? Why are pollinators so important to our food supply and a healthy planet? How do the insects pollinate the plants? Come learn about the life cycle of pollinators through interactive play. See evidence of the transformations of the pollinators in the park. You will create a tie dye butterfly to take home!
Forest Ridge Park – Fee: $5
Jun 17 W 10:00-11:30am Aug 19 W 10:00-11:30am
Seasons of the Sun
Age: 3-6 yrs. The temperature gets colder in winter, trees lose their leaves in fall, and flowers bloom in spring and summer. Why do the seasons change? What types of weather do you associate with each season? Come learn about changes in the sun’s position in the sky and the different types of weather in each season through math and literacy activities, stories, an experiment, and a craft.
Forest Ridge Park – Fee: $5 Jul 15 W 10:00-11:30am
Swamp Romp
Age: 3-7 yrs. Bring your budding naturalist to Walnut Creek Wetland Park for an exciting learning experience! A craft, engaging activity, perhaps a story and a guided walk through the wetland will awaken your child’s sense of wonder. Each month features a different theme. Adults must be present with children. Please register at least four days in advance.
Walnut Creek Wetland Park – Fee: $3
May 13 W 11:00am-12:00pm
Jun 10 W 11:00am-12:00pm
Jul 8 W 11:00am-12:00pm Aug 5 W 11:00am-12:00pm
Water Wonders!
Age: 2-6 yrs. Little explorers are invited to come and enjoy amazing activities and fun games featuring nature’s essential element: WATER! Preregistration is required. Children must be accompanied by adults. Adults attend free. For more information, contact Nature Programs at 919-996-6856.
Carolina Pines Community Center – Fee: $2
Jul 8 W 10:30-11:30am
Jul 8 W 12:30-1:30pm
Kiwanis Community Center – Fee: $2
Jul 13 M 10:30-11:30am
Laurel Hills Community Center – Fee: $2
Jul 14 Tu 10:30-11:30am
Jul 14 Tu 12:30-1:30pm
What’s in Your Water?
Age: 3-6 yrs. We live in the Upper Neuse River Basin and our drinking water comes from Falls Lake. Do you know what is in your water? Do you know how water moves? Do you know how important water is to all living things? In this workshop, you will look at water from Falls Lake, brainstorm all the words you know related to water, think about how plants, animals, and people use water, and create an art project to take home.
Forest Ridge Park – Fee: $5
Jul 28 Tu 10:00-11:30am
Woodland Creatures, BIG and Small!
Age: 2-6 yrs. From deer to bunnies to turtles to bugs, many wild creatures make the woods their home. Children will explore the woods and discover its wonders! Games, stories, songs, and live creatures to see up close are sure to engage budding naturalists. Preregistration is required. Children must be accompanied by adults. Adults attend free. For more information, contact Nature Programs at 919-996-6856.
Carolina Pines Community Center – Fee: $2
Aug 12 W 10:30-11:30am
Aug 12 W 12:30-1:30pm
Kiwanis Community Center – Fee: $2
Aug 10 M 10:30-11:30am
Laurel Hills Community Center – Fee: $2
Aug 18 Tu 10:30-11:30am
Aug 18 Tu 12:30-1:30pm
Youth
Birding By Ear
Age: 0-99 yrs. Help us celebrate International Migratory Bird Day! Although it is sometimes difficult to spot birds, many people enjoy birds for their songs. Birds sing for many reasons, and often it helps them if their songs are different from those of other birds. We will discuss ways we can identify birds and learn about birds by listening to their songs. Children must be accompanied by adults. Recommended for adults and children 10 years and older. Children and adults must register.
Durant Nature Preserve – Fee: $5
May 9 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm
Box Turtle Survival
Age: 6-99 yrs. Did you know there’s a turtle in North Carolina that lives on land instead of the water? Join us and learn all about box turtles. Get outside and play games to see what it takes to survive the wild as a turtle and what we’re doing to protect these critters. Children must be accompanied by adults. Preregistration is required for children only.
Durant Nature Preserve – Fee: $5 May 17 Su 3:00-4:00pm
Community Science
Age: 7-99 yrs. Join us in the field to practice real science and learn about the incredible Monarch butterfly. We’ll collect data from our milkweed plants to send to the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project. Scientists will use these data to study the butterflies. In addition to monarchs, we’ll see what other caterpillars call the Preserve home. Preregistration is required. Children must be accompanied by adults. Children and adults must register.
Durant Nature Preserve – Fee: $5
Monarch Monitoring
Aug 30 Su 3:00-4:00pm
Daring Discoverers
Age: 7-12 yrs. Discover the wonders of nature with a park naturalist! The focus will be on hands-on discovery and respect for nature and all living things. In case of rain, indoor activities will be available. Each will have a different theme. Come to one or more!
A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve – Fee: $4
Camouflage Creatures
Jul 2 Th 10:30am-12:00pm
Tree Trackers
Jul 16 Th 10:30am-12:00pm
Biodiversity Hike
Aug 6 Th 10:30am-12:00pm
Microscopic Discoveries
Aug 13 Th 10:30am-12:00pm
Explore a Stream
Aug 20 Th 10:30am-12:00pm
Firefly Fun
Age: 6-12 yrs. Join us as we learn some fun firefly facts, make a glowing firefly craft, and then set out at dusk to find fireflies at the Preserve. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adult attends free of charge.
A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve – Fee: $5 Jun 5 F 7:30-9:00pm
How many ways to eat a plant?
Age: 5-99 yrs. Plants are like hotels for critters that use them for food and shelter. We’ll explore some of the ways insects use plants, and the ways plants make homes for insects and other living things. Children must be accompanied by adults. For adults and children ages 5 and up. Children and adults must register.
Age: 8-99 yrs. Insects are amazing and humans could not survive on Earth without them. One great thing about insects is that we can often watch them throughout their entire life cycle, even in a very small space. We will talk about how to take native insects (caterpillars, etc.) that you might find in your own backyard and safely raise them in your house, as well as some tips about what to watch for as they grow. The price includes your own insect-rearing kit. Recommended
for adults and children ages 10 and up. Children must be accompanied by adults. Children and adults must register.
Durant Nature Preserve – Fee: $16 Jul 16 Th 5:30-7:00pm
Lake Johnson ecoEXPLORErs
Age: 5-13 yrs. Do you enjoy observing nature? Want to be a scientist and earn badges while doing it? Join us to learn more about the ecoEXPLORE program and how to participate. ecoEXPLORE is an incentive-based citizen science program for children in grades K-8. During this program we will spend time inside working through one of the badge activities before heading outside to start making nature observations. Adults must accompany participant(s). Adults attend free and do not need to register. Advance registration is required.
Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center – Fee: $4
Herpetology Field Season Badge
May 16 Sa 10:00-11:30am
Entomology Field Season Badge
Jul 25 Sa 10:00-11:30am
Owl Detectives
Age: 7-13 yrs. Uncover the hidden world of owls! Kids will explore the incredible adaptations of these nocturnal birds of prey and the species that call Lake Johnson home. Then we’ll dissect a real owl pellet to discover exactly what they’ve been eating. With every bone uncovered, we’ll become wildlife detectives piecing together the secret life of these amazing nighttime hunters!
Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center – Fee: $6 Aug 15 Sa 6:30-8:00pm
Plant Detectives
Age: 6-99 yrs. According to NCpedia.org, there are over 4000 native plant species In North Carolina – if you look outside and just see a sea of green, you are not alone! This workshop will provide you with tools you can use to help distinguish one plant from another. We will also discuss why it matters which plants are which, to us and to other animals that eat plants. No experience necessary. Children must be accompanied by adults. Recommended for adults and children 7 years and older. Children and adults must register.
Durant Nature Preserve – Fee: $5 May 9 Sa 2:00-4:00pm
Pollination, and the Great Southeastern Pollinator Census
Age: 10-99 yrs. Pollinators help many plants make fruits and seeds--without them many of our foods would not be available to us. Yet pollinators are declining worldwide. Come learn about pollinators and help monitor pollinators for a citizen science project, the Great Southeastern Pollinator Census! Children must be accompanied by adults. Recommended for adults and children 12 years and older. Children and
adults must register.
Durant Nature Preserve – Fee: $5 Aug 22 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm
Pollinators at Forest Ridge Park Age: 5-10 yrs. What lives in the pollinator garden? What plants attract the insects? Why are pollinators so important to our food supply and a healthy planet? How do the insects pollinate the plants? Come learn about the life cycle of pollinators through interactive play. See evidence of the transformations of the pollinators in the park. You will create a tie dye butterfly to take home!
Forest Ridge Park – Fee: $5 Jun 13 Sa 10:00-11:30am
Sublime Snakes
Age: 6-99 yrs. We’ll explore the wonderful world of snakes at Durant. What makes snakes what they are? What amazing things do snakes do in the environment? How can you tell venomous from nonvenomous snakes? Where can we look for snakes? We'll learn from model snakes, actual snakes, and a walk around the preserve. Children must be accompanied by adults. Preregistration is required for planning purposes.
Durant Nature Preserve – Fee: $7 Jun 13 Sa 10:00-11:30am
Summer Solstice Stroll Age: 7-99 yrs. Embark on a journey through nature as the sun sinks toward the horizon during our late evening Summer Solstice Hike. Join us on this reflective hike and discover the wonders of the great outdoors while connecting with the energy of the summer solstice. Bring a friend and a water bottle! Children must be accompanied by adults. Pre-registration is required for adults and children.
Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve – Fee: $4 Jun 20 Sa 7:00-8:00pm
Wild About Wetlands
Age: 7-13 yrs. Dive into the world of wetlands! Kids will explore the creatures, critters, and hidden habitats that keep our water healthy. Get ready for a hands-on adventure full of science, creativity, and cool creek-side discoveries, plus take home your own DIY habitat for an aquatic creature of your choice!
Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center – Fee: $6 Jun 20 Sa 10:00-11:30am
Woodland Village House Decorating Age: 4-10 yrs. Help us spruce up Wilkerson’s Woodland Village! Decorate two houses for a fairy, gnome or other little woodland creature. We'll each place one house in the park’s Woodland Village and use natural items to create a little yard for Wilkerson’s Woodland creatures.
Then You’ll get to take the other house home to do the same in your yard!
A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve – Fee: $5 May 1 F 10:30am-12:00pm
Teen
Nest Watch Walk
Age: 10-17 yrs. Join a park naturalist as we check the preserve’s bird boxes. Help collect data on how many eggs and baby birds are observed, and have a chance to see them up close. Learn how collecting this data helps preserve staff and other scientists learn more about the birds.
A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve – Fee: $4 May 1 F 2:00-3:30pm
Pollination: Advertising, Robbery, and Deception!
Age: 12-99 yrs. Pollination usually involves a relationship between plants and animals. Often it is beneficial to both plants and animals, yet sometimes one partner deceives the other. We’ll talk about the pollination process, and we’ll look for pollinators on plants at Horseshoe Farm Preserve, documenting them on iNaturalist. Participants must be at least 12 and be accompanied by adults, all participants must register.
Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve – Fee: $5 Jun 27 Sa 9:00-11:00am
Adult
Amazing Adaptations
Age: 12-99 yrs. Living things at Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve have superpowers that enable them to do what they do. How did they get those superpowers? Through games and a guided hike, we will explore ways that evolution works. Bring sunblock and a water bottle. Children must be accompanied by adults. Children and adults must register online. Recommended for participants ages 12 and up.
Age: 16-99 yrs. What’s up in space this month? This is our Astronomy program for older stargazers who can stay up a little later after dark, with activities designed for adults. Each program begins with an indoor presentation and (weather permitting) moves outside after sunset to view the Moon, stars and planets with the preserve’s telescope. Advance registration is required for all persons attending this program.
A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve – Fee: $4 May 20 W 8:30-10:00pm
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Basic Tree ID
Age: 13-99 yrs. Have you ever wanted to identify a tree and didn’t know where to start? Learn the basic identification characteristics and tools to get you started on how to read those tree field guides. Participate in a tree lab where You’ll get to see those characteristics up close to become more confident in identifying a variety of native trees.
A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve – Fee: $5 May 16 Sa 1:00-3:00pm
Beginning Birding
Age: 13-99 yrs. You don’t have to be an expert to enjoy birdwatching! We'll start with the basic observational skills You’ll need to help you identify the birds at your feeder. After observing a bird feeder, we'll go on a short walk in search of birds in the park. Bring your own binoculars, or we also have some to borrow.
Age: 16-99 yrs. Ever wanted to see the world from a different perspective? We’ll take a nature “hike” on the water, to view plants and the organisms that live in them (birds, insects, etc.) . We’ll explore our lake by canoe to learn about the ecology of Durant. Bring a water bottle, and a waterproof bag to put things you want to keep dry. Some prior boating experience recommended. Adults only--please pre-register online.
Durant Nature Preserve – Fee: $10 Jun 12 F 9:00-11:00am Aug 14 F 9:00-11:00am
Early Birds
Age: 16-99 yrs. Grab your binoculars and meet us at Durant for a bird-watching hike led by Wake Audubon guest naturalist, Erla Beegle. Spend your morning watching and learning about birds that prefer a forests and lakes, on this approximately 1.5 mi hike. Help us document birds for the Great Backyard Bird Count! For beginning and advanced birders. Bring your binoculars, or borrow a pair of ours. Pre-registration is required.
Durant Nature Preserve – Fee: $0 Aug 1 Sa 8:00-9:30am Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve – Fee: $0 Jun 6 Sa 8:00-9:30am
Edible Plant Identification
Age: 17-99 yrs. Ever wonder how people were able to survive before your modern-day grocery store? Before modern agriculture? They foraged! Participants will learn to identify local edible plants based on buds, roots and leafing patterns, and take home a field guide for future reference. This is an outdoor program, and participants should dress for the weather conditions.
Walnut Creek Wetland Park – Fee: $10 May 9 Sa 10:30am-12:00pm
Environmental Lecture Series
Age: 12-99 yrs. Join us for an exciting virtual environmental lecture series held every 2nd Monday of the month. With a new topic each month, there is something for everyone. We will have professionals and graduate students presenting on topics that they know best! To learn more about our upcoming speaker and topics, email LJWoodlandCtr@raleighnc.gov. Earn 1 hour of criteria III EE credit. Advance registration is required. Registered participants will receive an email invitation to lecture on lecture date.
Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center – Fee: $0 Invisible but Impactful: The Science of Air Quality
May 11 M 7:00-8:00pm Why do we need to protect Wetlands? Jun 8 M 7:00-8:00pm
From Rivers to the Coast: Managing Surface Water Quality in North Carolina
Jul 13 M 7:00-8:00pm
Placemaps, Plots, and Parks: A Work-in-Progress Reading of The Adventure Atlas
Aug 10 M 7:00-8:00pm
Full Moon Walk
Age: 18-99 yrs. Leave the kids at home and enjoy an evening walk with a park naturalist. We'll learn about the nocturnal animals that are roaming the park after dark as we look and listen along our walk.
A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve – Fee: $3 May 1 F 8:30-10:00pm Aug 28 F 8:00-9:30pm
History of Horseshoe Farm
Age: 10-99 yrs. Have you ever wondered about people who lived in this area hundreds of years ago? How did they use the land, including the plants and animals that lived here? Horseshoe Farm Preserve has a rich and complicated history. Come to explore that history with us. For adults and children ages 12 and older. Children must be accompanied by adults. Preregistration is required for planning purposes.
Age: 16-99 yrs. In honor of pride month, we’ll explore the vast array of reproductive adaptations and behaviors in organisms around the preserve. From female insects that reproduce just fine without a male, to plants that have both male and female body parts, to critters where males present as females and females present as males, life at the preserve is fascinating. Join us as we learn and celebrate the diversity in nature all around us. Bring a water bottle. Please pre-register online. Durant Nature Preserve – Fee: $5 .Jun 4 Th 6:00-7:30pm
Intro to Butterfly ID
Age: 12-99 yrs. Learn how to identify some of the common butterflies of Raleigh. Examine the differences between species that look very similar. Learn about the host plants you can provide in your yard to support caterpillars and butterflies. Explore outdoors in search of butterflies in the fields and gardens, can you identify them?
A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve – Fee: $4 Aug 22 Sa 10:30am-12:00pm
Lifestyles of the Small and Squishy
Age: 8-99 yrs. Insects eat plants – let me count the ways! There is a surprising and incredible variety of ways to eat plants, ranging from chewing them to sucking out their juices like mosquitoes do to us, to mining trails through the insides of leaves, to creating tumors on plants that create fresh food. In this workshop we’ll explore different ways animals eat plants and discuss the adaptations behind some of these methods of feeding. Then we’ll work on finding examples of herbivores in nature to provide you with some tools for contributing to science by looking closely at the small things feeding on plants in your backyards. Recommended for adults and children 10 years and older. All children should be accompanied by an adult, and all participants are required to pre-register. NC-EE credit is available for this program.
Durant Nature Preserve – Fee: $5
Jun 5 F 2:00-4:00pm Aug 22 Sa 2:00-4:00pm
Moth Night at Horseshoe Farm
Age: 10-99 yrs. Moths are incredibly diverse and beautiful! With nearly 3,000 species documented in NC, they come in an amazing array of colors, shapes, and sizes, and also play a vital role in the ecosystem. Please join David George, science educator and co-author of the Moths of North Carolina website, for a late-night program at Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve. Many different kinds of moths, as well as a range of other interesting night-flying insects, are sure to show up at the lights -and hopefully so will you! This is a late-night program--bring a flashlight, insect repellent, and a water bottle. Children must be accompanied by adults. Children and adults must register.
Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve – Fee: $12 Jun 13 Sa 8:30-10:30pm
Project WET
Age: 16-99 yrs. Climate, Water and Resilience helps educators teach middle and high school students about climate and climate change using interactive, objective, science-based activities that students will enjoy. Unlike other Project WET publications, the activities in this guide are meant to be taught in sequential order. Each lesson is a stand-alone activity
and can be taught modularly; however, information from the first activity will help students to understand the second activity, which will then help them to understand the third activity, and so on.
Walnut Creek Wetland Park – Fee: $15 Climate, Water & Resilience Jun 9 Tu 9:00am-4:00pm
Seasonal Nature Walk
Age: 12-99 yrs. Join a park naturalist on a general nature walk to see what is happening at the park this season. Come prepared for trail walking because we’ll visit various parts of the park to discover the peak seasonal highlights!
A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve – Fee: $3 Jun 27 Sa 10:30am-12:00pm
Sunset Paddle at Durant
Age: 18-99 yrs. Are you in need of a night out? Grab your partner and join us at Durant Nature Preserve for a rare chance to paddle by canoe on the lake at sunset. You’ll have a magnificent view of the sunset from the water and watch nocturnal wildlife wake-up from their sleep as dusk settles. Come early and bring a picnic dinner to help you unwind, before your paddle. This is a guided, adults-only paddle at sunset. Some boating experience recommended. Preregistration required.
Durant Nature Preserve – Fee: $10 May 14 Th 6:30-8:00pm Jun 18 Th 7:00-8:30pm Jul 9 Th 7:00-8:30pm Aug 20 Th 6:30-8:00pm
Wildflower Walk
Age: 15-99 yrs. “April showers bring May flowers”. Join us for a leisurely hike through our fields and woods as we learn to recognize some “May flowers” and appreciate their stories.
A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve – Fee: $3 May 2 Sa 10:30am-12:00pm
Family
All About Beavers
Discover what makes beavers nature’s ecosystem engineers! Participants will explore beaver adaptations through hands-on activities and go on a short hike to look for signs of beavers. All ages welcome, but most appropriate for families with children elementary school age or older. Adult(s) must accompany child(ren), register, and pay the program fee. Advance registration is required for this program.
Lake Johnson Waterfront Center – Fee: $7 Jun 21 Su 4:00-6:00pm
Astronomy Nights
Age: 5-99 yrs. What’s up in space this month? Each program begins with an indoor presentation and (weather permitting) moves outside after sunset to view the Moon, stars, and planets
with the Preserve’s telescope. This is a family-friendly program where children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults and children (5 years and up) must register to attend.
A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve – Fee: $3 Aug 12 W 8:00-9:30pm
Campfire Story
& Marshmallow Roast
Gather ‘round the campfire to enjoy an evening of storytelling, nature, and community. As dusk falls, we’ll come together to make new friends, share a tale connected to the forests and wildlife of the Preserve, and roast marshmallows. Children must be accompanied by adults. Children and adults must preregister and pay the program fee.
Durant Nature Preserve – Fee: $5
May 1 F 6:00-7:00pm
Glowing Eyes: Animals That Can See in the Dark
Discover why some animals’ eyes will glow in the dark and others don’t! Participants of all ages will explore the adaptations that help animals survive during the day vs at night. Plus, bring home your own nocturnal eyes! Advance registration required.
Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center – Fee: $7 Aug 23 Su 10:00-11:30am
Junior Nature Explorers
Enjoy some quality time with your family by joining our summer Junior Nature Explorer series. Explore our nature preserves together while learning a thing or two about the wild! Each program explores a theme like butterflies, birds, frogs, etc. Have fun uncovering natural treasures, playing games, hearing stories, and enjoying a craft related to the theme. Recommended for children ages 4-8 years. Preregistration is required. Children must be accompanied by adults.
Durant Nature Preserve – Fee: $7 Birds!
May 16 Sa 9:00-10:00am
Color Hunt
Jun 27 Sa 10:00-11:00am
Frogs and Toads!
Jul 11 Sa 9:00-10:00am
Amazing Insects!
Aug 8 Sa 9:00-10:00am
Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve – Fee: $7 Birds!
May 30 Sa 9:00-10:00am
Color Hunt
Jun 20 Sa 10:00-11:00am
Frogs and Toads!
Jul 25 Sa 9:00-10:00am
Amazing Insects!
Aug 15 Sa 9:00-10:00am
Nature Journaling in Nature!
Age: 10-99 yrs. How might naturalists and scientists keep track of what they notice “in the field”? Through the practice of nature journaling, you can record your observations and experiences
of the world around you through writing, sketches, diagramming, and more! Join park staff as we try different nature journaling activities while exploring the preserve and recording our own observations. No artistic or journaling experience is necessary. Participants will complete several journal pages in class. Materials for class will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own personal materials.
A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve – Fee: $4 Jun 13 Sa 10:30am-12:00pm
Nature Play Day
Join us to make time for playing in nature. Children of all ages, as well as the young at heart, are welcome to join us for imaginative play in a natural setting. Dig in the dirt, build a fairy home out of natural materials, make mud pies and more. We'll provide the materials and guidance to get you started on a playful adventure. No registration is required; drop in any time between 10am and 12pm to join the fun! Adults must accompany their children.
A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve – Fee: $0 Jun 12 F 10:00am-12:00pm
Shell-ebrating Turtles
Ever wonder what makes turtles so unique? We will learn about the different types of turtles, what makes each so special, and what you can do if you find one in the wild. You will even get an up-close and personal look at Lake Johnson Park’s very own box turtle! Participants under 16 must be registered with an adult. Advance registration is required.
Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center – Fee: $7 May 17 Su 10:00-11:30am
Stream Exploration
Age: 7-99 yrs. Where does the water in our stream come from and where does it go? How can we tell if our stream is healthy? How have humans impacted the stream? Which kinds of animals live in the stream? Join a park naturalist as we visit a stream to answer these questions and more. Be sure to wear shoes that can get wet and muddy!
Age: 5-99 yrs. Take a walk with a park naturalist to explore the woods and fields at this special time of day. Look for deer, coyotes, and owls. This program is designed for families with young children. Adults must accompany children.
A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve – Fee: $3
May 16 Sa 8:00-9:30pm Aug 8 Sa 8:00-9:30pm
Outdoor Recreation
Forest Ridge Park
2100 Old North Carolina Hwy Wake Forest, NC 27587 919-996-5800
Forest.Ridge@raleighnc.gov
Lake Johnson Park 5611 Jaguar Park Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606
919-996-3141
lakejohnsonrentals@raleighnc.gov
Lake Wheeler Park 6404 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603 919-996-6740
lakewheelerrentals@raleighnc.gov
Let your outdoor learning adventure start here! Outdoor Recreation Parks provide unique venues, specialized equipment and skilled instructors to lead you on your next adventure. Book your customized or group program today! Activities include: lake sports, wilderness education, biking, disc golf and more.
Preschool
Jakes and Jennies: Young Explorers Club
Age: 3-6 yrs. Jakes and Jennies are young turkeys looking to find their way in the world. Join the flock at Forest Ridge Park to enjoy an hour of educational outdoor based programming. Activities include interactive games and crafts that orient these young turkeys with their natural surroundings. Programs take place outdoors weather permitting. Toms and Hens (Parents) are encouraged to participate with their children. Preregistration is recommended. Forest Ridge Park – Fee: $5
May 6 W 10:00-11:30am
Jun 3 W 10:00-11:30am
Jul 1 W 10:00-11:30am
Aug 5 W 10:00-11:30am
Jr. Kids Fishing
Age: 4-6 yrs. Learn to fish for the first time with casting games and live bait! Young children will catch and release in the lake and bring home a goodie bag with their own tackle box and other prizes. We are now carrying Outdoor Patches from the NC Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission. Join us and learn how you can earn your 2026 Angler Patch! Adult(s) must accompany participant(s). Adult(s) attend free and do not need to register.
Lake Johnson Waterfront Center – Fee: $7
May 10 Su 9:00-11:00am
May 16 Sa 9:00-11:00am
Jun 14 Su 8:30-10:30am
Jun 20 Sa 8:30-10:30am
Jul 19 Su 8:30-10:30am
Jul 25 Sa 8:30-10:30am
Aug 9 Su 8:30-10:30am
Aug 15 Sa 8:30-10:30am
Youth
Compass Basics
Age: 10-13 yrs. Have you ever been lost in the woods? This course will teach you the skills needed to navigate using a compass through hands-on experience. We will end the course with a fun orienteering activity. Adult(s) must accompany participant(s). Adult(s) attend free and do not need to register.
Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center – Fee: $6
Jun 28 Su 9:00-11:00am
Aug 22 Sa 9:00-11:00am
FRP Kids Mountain Bike Club
Age: 8-14 yrs. Join us for an all skills, no-drop youth trail ride! Please register in advance, but drop-ins are welcome. Helmets and closed toed shoes are required. Parents are optional. Meet under the sawtooth oak near the turning circle. The ride is cancelled if the trails are closed.
Forest Ridge Park – Fee: $0
May 17 Su 1:00-2:30pm Aug 16 Su 1:00-2:30pm
Kids Fishing
Age: 7-12 yrs. Learn to fish for the first time with casting games and live bait! Kids will catch and release in the lake and bring home a goodie bag with their own tackle box and other prizes. We are now carrying Outdoor Patches from the NC Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission. Join us and learn how you can earn your 2026 Angler Patch! Adult(s) must accompany participant(s), adult(s) attend free and do not need to register.
Lake Johnson Waterfront Center – Fee: $7
May 3 Su 9:00-11:00am May 9 Sa 9:00-11:00am Jun 7 Su 8:30-10:30am Jun 13 Sa 8:30-10:30am Jul 12 Su 8:30-10:30am Jul 18 Sa 8:30-10:30am
Aug 2 Su 8:30-10:30am Aug 8 Sa 8:30-10:30am
Kids Kayaking: Wondrous Water Age: 10-13 yrs. This program blends science and paddling into one unforgettable adventure. We’ll dive into what makes water healthy, then paddle to the headwaters for an up-close look at the lake’s living world. Get ready for exploration, discovery, and a whole lot of fun on the water. We are now carrying Outdoor Patches from the NC Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission. Join us and learn how you can earn your 2026 Paddle Adventurer Patch! No paddling experience needed. All equipment is provided. Advance registration is required for this program.
Lake Johnson Waterfront Center – Fee: $14 Jul 11 Sa 9:00-11:30am
Adult
Bike Maintenance Clinic
Age: 14-99 yrs. Stop paying f bike repairs that can be don own! Participants will learn h change flat tires, adjust gear or costly e on your ow to s and brakes, as well as perform general upkeep on their bikes. We will also go over signs and symptoms of bicycles in need of maintenance. Bring your own bike and helmet, and wear clothes that can get dirty! Sign up today for quality instruction and hands-on experience.
Forest Ridge Park – Fee: $15
May 16 Sa 1:00-3:00pm Jul 18 Sa 1:00-3:00pm
Forest Ridge Park Guided Hike
Age: 14-100 yrs. Join us for a guided hike along Forest Ridge Park’s trails. Our experienced guides will lead you through the beautiful landscapes of Forest Ridge Park, pointing out hidden gems and sharing their knowledge of the local flora, fauna, and history. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a beginner, our hikes cater to all skill levels and offer a chance to disconnect and recharge while enjoying the great outdoors.
Forest Ridge Park – Fee: $6
Hiking for Beginners
May 3 Su 9:00-11:00am
National Trails Day
Jun 6 Sa 9:00-11:00am
Hiking with Leave No Trace
Jul 12 Su 9:00-11:00am
History through Forest Forensics
Aug 16 Su 9:00-11:00am
Lake Johnson Adult Fishing
Age: 16-99 yrs. Level up your fishing skills! This hands-on program for adults and teens helps you read the water, understand fish behavior, and make smarter choices about gear and bait. You’ll practice with different reel types, experiment with rigs and lures, and learn how to match your setup to real-world conditions before heading out to fish right off the bridge. This skill-building session gives you the confidence, technique, and insider tips to reel in more successful catches.
Lake Johnson Waterfront Center
Advanced Skills
Jun 6 Sa 8:30-10:30am Fee: $10
Kayak Angling 101
Jun 27 Sa 5:00-8:00pm Fee: $55
Lake Johnson Open Sail
Age: 16-99 yrs. Ready to set sail at Lake Johnson? Whether you’re just getting started or have been navigating the wind for years, join our sailing club for a relaxed, self-guided evening on the water with fellow enthusiasts. We’ll gather together to socialize and unwind before hitting the water. Bring your own sailboat or borrow one of ours. An experienced instructor will be on-site
to help with safety, offer guidance, and answer any questions, so you can sail with confidence no matter your skill level. Some previous experience required. Fee for reserved boats is $25 for residents, $40 for non-residents. Fee for joining with your personal boat is $7.
Lake Johnson Waterfront Center
Reserved Boat
May 10 Su 3:00-5:00pm Fee: $25
Jun 14 Su 3:00-5:00pm Fee: $25
Jun 26 F 5:30-7:30pm Fee: $25
May 29 F 5:30-7:30pm Fee: $25
Jul 19 Su 3:00-5:00pm Fee: $25
Jul 31 F 5:30-7:30pm Fee: $25
Aug 9 Su 3:00-5:00pm Fee: $25
Aug 28 F 3:00-5:00pm Fee: $25 Personal Boat
May 10 Su 3:00-5:00pm Fee: $7
May 29 F 5:30-7:30pm Fee: $7
Jun 14 Su 3:00-5:00pm Fee: $7
Jun 26 F 5:30-7:30pm Fee: $7
Jul 19 Su 3:00-5:00pm Fee: $7
Jul 31 F 5:30-7:30pm Fee: $7
Aug 9 Su 3:00-5:00pm Fee: $7
Aug 28 F 5:30-7:30pm Fee: $7
Lake Wheeler Adult Fishing
Age: 16-99 yrs. Make your first cast—join our hands-on, beginner-friendly class for adults eager to learn or return to fishing. No experience is needed and gear is provided. We’ll teach you how to cast confidently, bait a hook, and choose a rod and reel. Then you will practice your new fishing skills with instructor guidance. Check RecLink for more dates.
Adult Intro to Fishing
May 2 Sa 9:00-11:30am Fee: $10
Jun 6 Sa 9:00-11:30am Fee: $10
Aug 1 Sa 9:00-11:30am Fee: $10
Learn to Sail
Age: 16-99 yrs. These classes will introduce the basics of sailing in a calm setting at a relaxed pace. Classes are split into two sections: Theory and Skills. Sailing Theory classes occur in a classroom, where participants will learn the parts of a sunfish sailboat, tips for trip preparation, and environmental factors that will impact your sailing experience. In Sailing Skills, participants will learn paddling strokes, maneuverability, and self-rescue techniques. All equipment is provided. Sailing Theory is a pre-requisite for Sailing Skills. Additional dates may be available. Please check Reclink. RaleighNC.gov. Advance registration is required for this program.
Lake Johnson Waterfront Center
Sailing Skills – Fee: $47
May 2 Sa 4:00-6:00pm
May 9 Sa 4:00-6:00pm
Jun 6 Sa 4:00-6:00pm
Jun 13 Sa 4:00-6:00pm
Jul 11 Sa 4:00-6:00pm
Jul 18 Sa 4:00-6:00pm
Aug 1 Sa 4:00-6:00pm
Aug 8 Sa 4:00-6:00pm
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Sailing Theory – Fee: $15
May 2 Sa 1:00-3:00pm
May 7 Th 5:30-7:30pm
Jun 6 Sa 1:00-3:00pm
Jun 11 Th 5:30-7:30pm
Jul 9 Th 5:30-7:30pm
Jul 11 Sa 1:00-3:00pm
Aug 1 Sa 1:00-3:00pm
Aug 6 Th 5:30-7:30pm
Sailing Quick Start – Fee: $52
May 3 Su 3:00-6:00pm
Jun 7 Su 3:00-6:00pm
Jul 12 Su 3:00-6:00pm
Aug 2 Su 3:00-6:00pm
Mountain Bike Basics
Age: 14-99 yrs. Hit the trails with confidence! Our certified instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of mountain biking. Learn and practice riding techniques, body position, braking, and shifting. The course will also cover trail etiquette and local mountain biking resources. We’ll wrap up with a group trail ride, putting your new skills to use. Bikes and helmets are provided. Successful completion of the course qualifies you to participate in the Bike Loaner Program at Forest Ridge Park. Preregistration is required.
Forest Ridge Park – Fee: $25
May 16 Sa 9:00-11:00am Aug 22 Sa 9:00-11:00am
Orienteering 101
Age: 16-99 yrs. Have you ever wanted to explore the wilderness with just a map and compass? This course will take you off trail in Lake Johnson Park and teach you all about how to navigate without the aid of a GPS or your phone. Walk away understanding how to read a compass, take bearings, understand a topographic map, and much more. No prior experience is necessary. Advance registration is required for this program.
Lake Johnson Waterfront Center – Fee: $12
May 3 Su 9:00am-12:00pm Jul 26 Su 9:00am-12:00pm
Trailside Maintenance Clinic
Age: 16-99 yrs. While preventative maintenance is key to keeping your mountain bike rolling, mechanicals can happen anytime! Join one of our trailside clinics to learn about some common trailside bike fixes, as well as the tools needed to get you back on the trail. Bring your own bike for hands-on practice. Wear closed-toed shoes and clothing that can get dirty.
Forest Ridge Park – Fee: $15 Brakes and Flats
Jun 24 W 5:30-7:30pm Chains and Derailleurs Aug 19 W 5:30-7:30pm
Wilderness First Aid
Age: 16-100 yrs. Wilderness First Aid certification is the minimum standard for those looking to lead groups in the back country or for those that just want to be better prepared on their next outing. This hands-on certification course led by Landmark Learning (NOLS) is 16 hours over two days and will cover the basics of first aid in the back country. The course will present and provide practical application of assessments, responses, environmental emergencies and survival skills. Whether you are gearing up to lead a group this summer or looking for a WFA re-cert, this course is for you. Breaks will be taken for lunch, but participants are encouraged to bring a lunch and snack each day. You will receive additional terms and conditions of the course provided by Landmark Learning prior to the course. WFA Certifications are valid for 2 years. Registration will open on January 22, 2026.
Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center – Fee: $310 May 2-May 3 Sa & Su 8:00am-5:00pm
Family
Adventure Play Day
Age: 2-6 yrs. Riding a bike around an obstacle course can be a great way for a child to improve their riding skills while having fun! We will provide the bikes, helmets, and bike course. You bring the fun! Adults must accompany their children.
Forest Ridge Park – Fee: $0 May 1 F 10:00am-12:00pm
Family Introduction to Paddling Age: 10-99 yrs. Learn to paddle with the whole family! Adults can paddle solo with older children or share a tandem kayak with any age while you play skill games and overcome challenges. Be prepared to get wet as you learn basic techniques for navigating your kayak and keeping everyone safe. We are now carrying Outdoor Patches from the NC Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission. Join us and learn how you can earn your 2026 Paddle Adventurer Patch!
No paddling experience needed. All equipment is provided. Advance registration is required for all ages. Children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. The fee for all participants ages 10-13 is $14. The fee for residents 14 and over is $55, non-residents 14 and over $70.
Lake Johnson Waterfront Center – Fee: $54
May 10 Su 10:00am-12:30pm Jun 14 Su 9:30am-12:00pm Jul 25 Sa 9:30am-12:00pm Aug 9 Su 9:30am-12:00pm
Gem Mining at the Creek Age: 5-10 yrs. Do you enjoy searching for lost treasure and getting your hands dirty? Families will follow a trail of clues scattered throughout the park, working together to solve puzzles and uncover secrets. Once the treasure is found, kids will get hands-on with shifters to pan for gold and identify sparkling gems! All supplies will be provided, and please dress accordingly. Parents must accompany their child on this adventure.
Brier Creek Community Center – Fee: $21 May 16 Sa 11:00am-12:00pm
Hiking: Vertical Mile Challenge
Age: 13-55 yrs. Do you hear that!? The mountains are calling, and it’s time to answer! Join us on an instructor-led hike to celebrate National Trails Day with an unforgettable adventure to Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area in Hiddenite, NC 28636, as we take on the Vertical Mile Challenge! This trail features a 2.2-mile loop that’s strenuous and steep, perfect for those looking for a challenge with breathtaking views. Participants should dress for a hike and bring a backpack filled with their own water bottle, lunch, and snacks to be eaten at the summit. Transportation will be provided. Participants will meet at Brier Creek Community Center by 7:00am and return at approximately 5:00pm. Let the Adventure begin!
Brier Creek Community Center – Fee: $76 Jun 6 Sa 7:00am-4:00pm
Introduction to Camping
Have you always wanted to go camping but feel nervous or intimidated about planning a trip? This program will provide a wealth of knowledge for new campers or those planning and leading group trips. We will walk you through the basics of camping in four instruction sessions. The sessions will cover finding a place to camp, navigating online reservation systems, campsite rules, and what to do when you get there. We will talk about gearing up for a campout: What do you need? Where do you get it? How do you use it? We will also talk about camp cooking, outdoor ethics, first aid, camp safety, and what to do in an emergency. After the sessions our instructors will lead a camping trip to practice your skills at Durant Nature Preserve on 8/29-8/30. You will need to attend 3 of the 4 instruction sessions to participate in the campout. Please contact Forest Ridge Park for more information.
Forest Ridge Park – Fee: $65 May 7-Aug 30 Th 5:30-7:00pm
Lake Johnson Family Fishing
Age: 1-99 yrs. Join us for this fun fishing program! Participants will learn how to cast, set up a rod, and then go fishing in the lake. This is a great way to spend the day with the whole family! We are now carrying Outdoor Patches from the NC Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission. Join us and learn how you can earn your 2026 Angler Patch! Equipment is provided, including rod, reel, and bait. Adult(s) must accompany participant(s) under 16, register, and pay the program fee. Advance registration is required for this program.
Lake Johnson Waterfront Center – Fee: $10
May 30 Sa 9:00-11:00am
Jun 21 Su 8:30-10:30am
Jun 27 Sa 8:30-10:30am
Jul 26 Su 8:30-10:30am
Aug 16 Su 8:30-10:30am Aug 22 Sa 8:30-10:30am
Lake Johnson Guided Hike
Age: 7-99 yrs. Join us for a 2-mile hike on the beautiful trails of Lake Johnson Park. A knowledgeable nature instructor will accompany you on each hike to discuss natural features and the history of Lake Johnson. Each month we will explore a new theme, from animal tracks to edible plants, so there’s always something new to discover! Now featuring Outdoor Patches from the NC Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission. Join us and learn how you can earn your 2026 Hiker Patch! Adult(s) must accompany participant(s) under 16, register, and pay the program fee.
Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center – Fee: $6 Wetland Wonders
Jun 28 Su 9:00am-12:00pm
Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center Herp Hunt
May 31 Su 9:00am-12:00pm
Nighttime Adventure
Aug 22 Sa 6:00-9:00pm
Lake Wheeler Family Fishing
Age: 6-99 yrs. Bring the family out for a fun-filled lakeside fishing adventure! Kids and adults alike will enjoy learning the basics through our exciting casting game and engaging hands-on lessons. Together, You’ll create lasting memories outdoors filled with learning, smiles, and the joy of discovering a new family hobby to enjoy for years to come! Look for additional dates on RecLink.
Lake Wheeler Park – Fee: $10
May 9 Sa 9:00-11:30am
Jun 13 Sa 9:00-11:30am
Jul 11 Sa 9:00-11:30am
Aug 8 Sa 9:00-11:30am
Lake Wheeler Nature Hike
Embark on a leisurely guided hike at scenic Lake Wheeler Park to explore nature. An experienced guide will teach observation skills to help you notice details about the plants, animals and natural features that you may otherwise overlook. Come see the park with fresh eyes. Check RecTrac for more dates.
Lake Wheeler Park – Fee: $0
May 4 M 10:00am-12:00pm
Jun 1 M 10:00am-12:00pm
Jul 6 M 10:00am-12:00pm
Aug 3 M 10:00am-12:00pm
Lake Wheeler Playground Pop-Ups
Enjoy a hands-on nature craft or activity that highlights local plants, wildlife, or features of our park. While you create, learn about upcoming park programs and opportunities from our staff. Leave with a keepsake, new skills, and ideas for future visits. Registration is encouraged but walk ups are welcome. Look for more dates on RecTrac.
Lake Wheeler Park – Fee: $0
May 5 Tu 10:30am-12:00pm
Jun 2 Tu 10:30am-12:00pm
Jul 7 Tu 10:30am-12:00pm
Aug 4 Tu 10:30am-12:00pm
Magnet Fishing
Age: 5-12 yrs. Do you and your child love fishing and the thrill of finding hidden treasure? Join us for a unique magnet fishing experience at our local pond! Participants will follow a series of clues to locate their magnet fishing tools before heading to the water to see what precious metals they can reel in. This activity will involve muddy or wet conditions; please dress accordingly.
Brier Creek Community Center – Fee: $27 Jun 13 Sa 11:00am-12:00pm
National Scavenger Hunt Day
Celebrate National Scavenger Hunt Day at the Park! Get ready to explore the outdoors in a whole new way! Our Park Scavenger Hunt invites participants of all ages to uncover natural wonders, solve clever riddles, and complete creative photo challenges while enjoying the beauty of the park. Groups will journey through playgrounds, gardens, and hidden corners as they search for items, wildlife, and clues. Whether you’re a nature lover, a puzzle solver, or just looking for a fun day outside, this interactive adventure offers the perfect blend of excitement, teamwork, and exploration.
Lions Park Community Center – Fee: $0 May 24 Su 1:30-5:00pm
Paddle the Parks
Paddle tours and clinics are back! We’ve got everything you need to paddle for fun or to improve your paddling skills. Tours and clinics are accompanied by experienced guides or instructors, and all equipment is provided. Sessions are open to all experience levels and participants need to be 14 years or older, unless specified below. Pre-registration is required for each participant in paddling programs.
Lake Johnson
Sunset Paddle Tour
Explore Lake Johnson on the water and watch the sunset over the lake and enjoy a new perspective of our park. Choose from stand-up paddleboard or kayak. Participants under 16 must be registered with an adult. Residents: $30
May 1 F 6:00-8:00pm
Jul 10 F 7:00-9:00pm Aug 30 Su 6:30-8:30pm
Paddle Tours
Explore Lake Johnson on the water with an experienced guide. Learn about the wildlife, history, and natural features of the lake! Discussions will be focused on a monthly theme. There's always something new for everyone! Participants under 16 must be registered with an adult.
Residents: $30
SUP
May 17 Su 10:00am-12:00pm
Jun 21 Su 9:30-11:30am
Jul 19 Su 9:30-11:30am
Aug 16 Su 9:30-11:30am
Kayak
May 31 Su 10:00am-12:00pm
Jun 28 Su 9:30-11:30am
Jul 26 Su 9:30-11:30am
Aug 23 Su 9:30-11:30am
Full Moon Paddle Tour
Discover the nightlife of Lake Johnson during a Full Moon with an experienced guide. Get a peek into the “night life” of the lake and enjoy a new perspective of our park. Choose from stand-up paddleboard or kayak. Participants under 16 must be registered with an adult.
Residents: $30
Aug 29 Sa 7:30-9:30pm
Family Kayak Skills
Learn to paddle with the whole family!
Adults can paddle solo with older children or share a tandem kayak with any age while you play skill games and overcome challenges. Be prepared to get wet as you learn basic techniques for navigating your kayak and keeping everyone safe. Children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Residents 13 and up: $55
Residents 12 and under: $30
May 10 Su 10:00am-12:30pm
Jun 14 Su 9:30am-12:00pm
Jul 25 Su 9:30am-12:00pm
Aug 9 Su 9:30am-12:00pm
Introduction to Paddling
Learn to paddle in a fun and relaxed environment! Adults who are just getting started in paddlecraft will explore how to prepare for a day on the water, basic strokes for navigating your craft, and measures to keep yourself safe, all while enjoying the beauty of Lake Johnson’s flatwater and surrounding scenery.
Residents: $55
Kayak Skills
May 2 Sa 10:00am-12:30pm
May 11 M 10:00am-12:30pm
Jun 8 M 9:30am-12:00pm
Jun 20 Sa 9:30am-12:00pm
Jul 13 M 9:30am-12:00pm
Jul 18 Sa 9:30am-12:00pm
Aug 10 M 9:30am-12:00pm
Aug 15 Sa 9:30am-12:00pm
SUP Skills
May 9 Sa 10:00am-12:30pm
May 18 M 10:00am-12:30pm
Jun 13 Sa 9:30am-12:00pm
Jun 15 M 9:30am-12:00pm
Jul 11 Sa 9:30am-12:00pm
Jul 20 M 9:30am-12:00pm
Aug 8 Sa 9:30am-12:00pm
Aug 17 M 9:30am-12:00pm
Paddling Mastery Series
Already an avid paddler, but want to level up your flatwater adventures? In this series, adults with previous paddling experience will go beyond the basics to practice advanced strokes and maneuvers and explore various rescue techniques. Introduction to Paddling or equivalent experience is a prerequisite for this course. Residents: $75
Intermediate Kayak Skills
May 27 W 5:00-8:00pm
Jun 24 W 5:00-8:00pm
Jul 29 W 5:00-8:00pm
Intermediate SUP Skills
May 20 W 5:00-8:00pm
Jun 17 W 5:00-8:00pm
Jul 22 W 5:00-8:00pm
Advanced Skills
Already an avid paddler, but want to level up your flatwater adventures? In this series, adults with previous paddling experience will go beyond the basics to practice advanced strokes and maneuvers and explore various rescue techniques. Intermediate Skills is a prerequisite for this course. Residents: $75
Advanced Kayak Skills
Aug 26 W 5:00-8:00pm
Advanced SUP Skills
Aug 19 W 5:00-8:00pm
Paddle Club
Practice your paddle skills with other like-minded adults! Lake Johnson’s Paddle Club meets every third Thursday of the month to enjoy the lake and share stories and tips. We’ll enjoy a short meet-and-greet at the beginning of each session before hitting the water. This is a social gathering without any formal instruction, though our experienced instructors will be on-hand to assist and provide advice as needed. Bring your own SUP or kayak, or you can reserve our equipment. Residents: $5 (Bring your own equipment)/ $15 (Reserve equipment) May-Aug Th 5:30-7:30pm
Forest Ridge Park
Paddle Tours
Explore Falls Lake on a fun, beginner-friendly paddle tour! Join us for a 2-hour trip along the park's scenic northern shoreline. We will meet at the waterfront, go over basic instructions, and launch together. Residents: $30
Kayak Tours
May 15 W 6:00-8:00pm May 29 F 6:00-8:00pm
Jun 12 F 6:00-8:00pm
Jun 17 W 6:00-8:00pm
Jul 18 Sa 6:00-8:00pm
Jul 26 Su 9:00-11:00am
Jul 31 F 6:00-8:00pm
Aug 2 Su 6:00-8:00pm
Aug 28 F 6:00-8:00pm
SUP Tours
May 8 F 6:00-8:00pm
Jun 21 Su 6:00-8:00pm
Jun 28 Su 9:00-11:00am
Jul 15 W 6:00-8:00pm
Jul 24 F 6:00-8:00pm
Aug 7 F 6:00-8:00pm
Aug 23 Su 6:00-8:00pm
Learn on the Go
Discover kayaking at Falls Lake! Whether you are brand new to paddling or looking to sharpen your skills, this class has you covered. Our certified instructors will guide you through the basics, including how to launch your vessel, proper posture, paddle strokes, and self-rescue all while touring the scenic shoreline. Residents: $75
Kayak Skills
Jun 6 Sa 8:00-11:00am
Aug 1 Sa 8:00-11:00am SUP Skills
Jun 27 Sa 8:00-11:00am
Jul 25 Sa 8:00-11:00am
Kayak Birding Paddle Tour
Are you a birder interested in paddling or a paddler interested in birding? Join us for a birding kayak tour! We may spot birds of prey, shorebirds, or songbirds. You never know what you will see on the water or from the water. All equipment is provided, including binoculars. We will meet at the waterfront and provide brief instructions before heading out as a group to explore the lake. Residents: $30 May 15 F 9:00-11:00am
Lake Wheeler
Paddle Tours
Discover scenic Lake Wheeler from the water. After a quick equipment orientation, you’ll head out as a group to explore hidden corners of the lake that are rich with wildlife and picturesque views. Guidance tailored to help beginners build confidence while more experienced paddlers can explore further. Residents: $30
Kayak
June 27 Sa 9:00-11:00am
August 29 Sa 9:00-11:00am
SUP
May 23 Sa 9:00-11:00am
July 25 Sa 9:00-11:00am
Tandem Canoe
June 23 Tu 9:00-11:00am
Aug 25 Tu 9:00-11:00am
Introduction to Paddling
Discover the thrill of paddling in a fun, beginner-friendly class on the scenic waters of Lake Wheeler. Learn effective paddle strokes, build essential safety skills, and gain confidence navigating the water—all with supportive, hands-on instruction. Build a solid foundation and fine-tune your strokes while enjoying time on the water. Residents: $50
Kayak
May 9 Sa 9:00-11:00am
June 13 Sa 9:00-11:00am
July 11 Sa 9:00-11:00am
August 15 Sa 9:00-11:00am
SUP
June 20 Sa 9:00-11:00am
July 18 Sa 9:00-11:00am
August 22 Sa 9:00-11:00am
Tandem Canoe
June 9 Tu 9:00-11:00am
August 11 Tu 9:00-11:00am
Additional tour and clinic dates will be available on RecLink as they become available. Contact your local outdoor recreation park for more details or to schedule your personal or group paddle experience today.
The City of Oaks Foundation believes that lives are made richer by nature and works to promote healthy outdoor lifestyles connected to nature to ensure a great outdoors for a great Raleigh. The Foundation is closely aligned with the City of Raleigh’s Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department and uses this relationship to provide equitable access to our community’s natural resources in the form of parks, nature preserves and greenways for everyone to enjoy.
American children spend less than 10 minutes a day on unstructured outdoor play, according to the National Recreation and Park Association. The rapidly growing role of technology in our world and the increased urbanization of our communities are just some of the reasons that experts have given for the limited time children now spend outside in nature. The City of Oaks Foundation helps children grow into stronger and healthier adults who will be connected to their environment.
The Foundation’s premier youth program, Give Play, allows us to provide fnancial assistance so children can participate in the City’s incredible summer camps and nature programs, getting them outdoors and active, making friends, and building an appreciation for natural settings and physical activity that will last a lifetime. Give Play also introduces many children to outdoor sports such as hiking, climbing, canoeing and mountain biking, and helps them build self-confdence and social skills. The Foundation supports other important programs like Roots 2 STEM, which provides fnancial assistance for educational STEM camps for youth, and Play it Forward, which provides fnancial assistance for all ages to participate in active recreation programs through Raleigh’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department.
Additionally, the Foundation’s land conservation programs help landowners who want to leave a legacy by setting aside natural properties as conservation land, future public parks and greenway trails. By supporting the City of Oaks Foundation with your tax-deductible contribution, you are working to reverse our nature defcit and helping preserve a great outdoors for a great Raleigh!
You can help children explore the Great Outdoors and support Raleigh’s Parks through a donation to the City of Oaks Foundation!
For more information visit www.cityofoaksfoundation.org
The City of Oaks Foundation, supporting a great outdoors and great parks for a great Raleigh!
Social Programs
Preschool
Little All Stars
Age: 4-6 yrs. Looking to introduce your child to sports, but not quite ready to sign up for a full season/league yet? Then Little All Stars is the class to do just that. Each week a different sport will be covered. Some of the sports that MAY be included are, baseball, soccer, basketball, hockey, volleyball and more. Equipment will be provided. Please make sure to wear comfortable clothes. LET’S GO!!!!
Optimist Community Center – Fee: $40 May 4-Jun 1 M 5:00-5:45pm
Little Sprouts Spring Celebration
Age: 3-5 yrs. Come join us at Lake Lynn Community Center and Park for our “Little Sprouts Spring Celebration”. Designed especially for our curious Pre-K learners, this event is a celebration of the wonders of Spring. Families will enjoy hands-on activities, seasonal crafts, and a nature scavenger hunt while supplies lasts. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Lake Lynn Community Center – Fee: $0 May 11 M 10:00am-12:00pm
Messy May
Age: 3-6 yrs. Messiness meets art in Messy May. This class will feature different spring art projects that involve getting messy! Be
sure to wear clothes you can get messy in!
Abbotts Creek Community Center – Fee: $7
May 7 Th 10:00-10:45am
Pullen Playgroup
Age: 1-5 yrs. Join us for our weekly preschool playgroup at Pullen Community Center! This group meets once a week and is a great way for kiddos and adults to get out and make new friends. Each week we will have different activities. Some examples of the activities are making crafts, reading books, playing games inside & outside and much more. Join us each week for a new adventure! You will need to register your child each month but do not have to attend each week.
Pullen Community Center – Fee: $5
May 7-May 28 Th 10:00-11:30am
Jun 4-Jun 25 Th 10:00-11:30am
Jul 2-Jul 30 Th 10:00-11:30am
Aug 6-Aug 27 Th 10:00-11:30am
Sea Ya Later Spring
Age: 2-6 yrs. Come say “see ya later” to spring and hello summer at our event at Abbotts Creek Community Center. The event will feature crafts and games that are under the sea themed designed for preschool aged children. Pre-registration is required for this event.
Abbotts Creek Community Center – Fee: $5 May 30 Sa 10:00-11:00am
Youth
Basketball Fundamentals 101
Age: 5-15 yrs. The skills sessions will cover all aspects of basketball, including shooting, passing, defense, offense, agility and dribbling. Scrimmage games will be included to add to the fun.
Worthdale Community Center – Fee: $26
Jun 5-Jun 26 F 6:00-8:00pm
Jul 3-Jul 31 F 6:00-8:00pm
Aug 7-Aug 28 F 6:00-8:00pm
Poke Pals Trading and Training
Age: 6-12 yrs. Calling all Poke fans to bring your trading cards! Want to have a safe place to trade your cards with friends and learn how to play the game? This program will have time for kids to trade cards with other like-minded fans. After trading time, you will meet with a trainer to teach you how to play the game. Drop-in to trade, battle, or both. We are not a Sanctioned Pokémon League.
Hill Street Neighborhood Center – Fee: $10
May 15 F 5:30-7:30pm
June 26 F 5:30-7:30pm July 24 F 5:30-7:30pm
Teen
Green Road Teen Hang Night
Age: 12-17 yrs. If you are looking for a place to hang out with your friends for the night, Green Road’s Teen Hang Night is the place to be! The night will be filled with lots of free fun, which consist of making Tik Tok videos, video game competitions, basketball games, a DJ, and other activities. Bring a friend to come have a great time. Green Road Community Center – Fee: $0 Aug 21 F 6:30-9:00pm
Teen Night at Chavis
Age: 12-17 yrs. Calling all teens! Come join us at John Chavis Memorial Park for a night of basketball, painting, music, pizza and more. John Chavis Community Center – Fee: $0 Aug 7 F 6:00-8:00pm
Where Driving Is Fun
Age: 10-15 yrs. Experiences are our greatest teacher. Driving Is Fun Beginner Golf believes in seamlessly integrating the game of golf with character-building, we create learning experiences that help kids uncover their inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that they can carry to everything they do. Get into the swing! Does your child want to learn the of golf? In partnership with First Tee our camp here at Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson Community center will focus on the fundamentals of golf, such as chipping, driving, learning distance, and what clubs to use and why. Campers will also learn about golf etiquette and develop some team -building skills.
Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson Neighborhood Center
Jun 13 Sa 9:30-11:00am
Jun 20 Sa 9:30-11:00am
Jun 27 Sa 9:30-11:00am
Jul 11 Sa 9:30-11:00am
Jul 18 Sa 9:30-11:00am
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Abbotts Creek Walking Group
Come meet at Abbotts Creek and go for a stroll with others around the park and surrounding areas. In the case of inclement weather, staff will reach out to participants in the event of a cancellation or an alternative activity. Pre-registration is required.
Abbotts Creek Community Center – Fee: $0 May 7-Jun 4 Th 10:00-11:00am
Brier Creek Walking Club
Age: 16-99 yrs. Bring a friend and come meet at the Brier Creek Park Shelter and go for a stroll with others around the park and surrounding areas! Pre-registration is encouraged but optional.
Brier Creek Community Center – Fee: $0 May 6-Aug 26 W 10:00-11:00am
Friday Night Ballroom Social
Age: 18-100 yrs. Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy a wonderful evening of ballroom dancing to an irresistible mix of tunes! Whether you’re an experienced dancer or just getting started, everyone is welcome. No partner needed.
Pullen Community Center – Fee: $2
May 15 F 6:30-9:00pm Jul 17 F 6:30-9:00pm Aug 21 F 6:30-9:00pm
Gals & Pals: Night Out
Age: 18-99 yrs. Get ready to unleash your inner artist and mingle with like-minded creatives! Each session provides a new creative project and mocktail, and some projects may take more or less time. Whether you’re meeting old friends or making new ones, join us as we celebrate friendship and cultivate a new third place!
Kiwanis Community Center – Fee: $12
Spring/Summer Floral Wreaths
May 1 F 6:30-8:00pm Christmas in July Crafts
Jul 10 F 6:30-8:00pm
Lake Lynn Community Center – Fee: $12
Tie Dye
May 14 Th 6:30-8:00pm
Optimist Community Center – Fee: $12
Candle Making
May 7 Th 6:30-8:00pm
Shell Decoupaging
Jun 11 Th 6:30-8:00pm
Rustic Stick Art Craft
Jul 9 Th 6:30-8:00pm
Sea Glass Art
Aug 6 Th 6:30-8:00pm
Let’s Dance Line Dancing
Age: 18-99 yrs. Those who do not know the line dancing steps, by name and movement, need to start with the Introduction level. This class assumes good previous line dance experience. Enjoy a fun workout while learning new line dances. NO CLASS 9/1
Playgroup Tot Time Pass
Bring your little ones, ages 5 and under, to play, explore, and burn off some energy! Select community center have open time for parents and caregivers to enjoy active time together in a fun, social setting. Age-appropriate sports and play equipment will be provided. Be sure to check with your local community center for specific days, times, and participant limits. Let the fun and wiggles begin! Cost: Free
Worthdale Community Center – Fee: $0
Jun 1-Jun 29 M 11:00am-12:00pm
Jul 6-Jul 27 M 11:00am-12:00pm
Open Ballroom Dance
Age: 18-99 yrs. Join us for a night of ballroom dancing! Adults of all dance skills and abilities are welcome to attend. We dance to a variety of rhythms, including salsa, cha-cha-cha, rumba, east- and west-coast swing, foxtrot, waltz and more. We dance a little bit of everything. No partner required! The dances meet weekly and a live band plays once a quarter. For more information, please call the center at 919-996-6052.
Pullen Community Center
May 6-Aug 26 W 7:00-8:45pm
Sertoma Group - Sertoma Park Artists
Come join this creative group of artists for social painting every Thursday. Individuals are welcome to visit the group and find out more about joining. Note: Course fee is collected in-person at each visit. See club officers at meeting for information about group activities and volunteer opportunities.
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $5 May 7-Jun 18 Th 9:00am-12:00pm
True Crime Trivia
Age: 18-99 yrs. Grab your team and get ready for an unforgettable evening of True Crime Trivia. Challenge your knowledge of real-life mysteries, puzzling cases, and surprising facts. Whether you are a seasoned detective or just love a good story, this night will be packed with friendly competitions, fun laughs, and OH MY GOSH moments! *You will, as one person, register for your team. Each team can have 3-5 members. *
Jaycee Community Center – Fee: $8 May 5 Tu 6:00-7:30pm
Senior Bingo
Age: 18-110 yrs. We play a variety of games like straight, four corners, postage stamp and clear all. Registration required and costs $1 per day which covers provided supplies plus bring $1 cash per 3 cards which becomes prize money. Space is limited. Registration is
on a month-by-month basis and starts at 9am online or in-person on the 3rd Wednesday for the following month. Please arrive at 10:15 for a 10:30 start.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $1
May 1-May 29 F 10:30am-12:30pm
Jun 5-Jun 26 F 10:30am-12:30pm
Jul 10-Jul 31 F 10:30am-12:30pm
Aug 7-Aug 28 F 10:30am-12:30pm
Five Points Center – Fee: $1
May 8 F 10:30-11:30am
May 22 F 10:30-11:30am
May 29 F 10:30-11:30am
Jun 12 F 10:30-11:30am
Jun 26 F 10:30-11:30am
Jul 10 F 10:30-11:30am
Jul 17 F 10:30-11:30am
Jul 24 F 10:30-11:30am
Jul 31 F 10:30-11:30am
Aug 14 F 10:30-11:30am
Aug 21 F 10:30-11:30am
Aug 28 F 10:30-11:30am
Bingo
for Seniors
Age: 50-99 yrs. B12, I30... Join us for friendly competition, a chance to meet new people, and of course, the chance to win a prize. Get ready to yell bingo! Program is free, but please pre-register in advance.
Brier Creek Community Center – Fee: $0
May 19 Tu 10:30am-12:00pm Jun 9 Tu 10:30am-12:00pm Aug 18 Tu 10:30am-12:00pm
Bridge: Open Play
Age: 18-99 yrs. Join other bridge players for this open play program. All experience levels are welcome. Greystone Recreation Center – Fee: $0
May 4-Aug 31 M 10:00am-1:00pm May 6-Aug 26 W 10:00am-1:00pm
Card Making to Lift Spirits
Age: 18-99 yrs. Give back to the community while having fun and making new friends! Join us to create beautiful greeting cards using cardstock, stickers, and cut-outs – no experience needed. All supplies are provided, and the finished cards will be donated to Meals on Wheels. Enjoy a rewarding experience of creativity and fellowship led by instructor Janet.
Walnut Terrace Center – Fee: $0
Memorial Day/Father’s Day/Freedom
May 21 Th 1:00-3:00pm
Summer Fun/Birthday
Jul 16 Th 1:00-3:00pm
Cornhole for Active Adults
Age: yrs. Open play outdoor cornhole for Active Adults. Come out to learn how to play, have fun, try something new, better your skills, and/or practice for Senior Games competition. Our programs are geared toward adults age 55+. Sign in upon arrival. Free.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $0
May 1-Aug 28 F 2:00-4:00pm
Five Points Center – Fee: $0
May 6-Aug 26 W 2:00-4:00pm
Crokinole for Active Adults
Age: yrs. Crokinole is a disk-flicking board game, with elements of shuffleboard reduced to table-top size. Players take turns shooting discs across the circular playing surface, trying to land their discs in scoring position, while also attempting to knock opponents off the board, and into the ditch. Fun, social and easy to learn game, that is challenging to master. Registration required, please sign-in upon arrival. First and Third Mondays, skipping holidays.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $0
May 1-Aug 28 F 2:00-4:30pm
Five Points Center – Fee: $0
May 4-Aug 17 M 2:00-4:30pm
Five Points Spring Fling
Five Points Center for Active Adults is a true hidden gem in the Five Points neighborhood. With a wide variety of classes – fitness, health, social activities, financial education, art, and more-there’s something here for everyone. Join us for a special open house featuring food trucks, live music, carnival games, and class demonstrations. This family-friendly event is the perfect chance to explore our facility and discover all we have to offer. Registration is not required. We can’t wait to see you!
Five Points Center – Fee: $0 May 15 F 5:00-8:00pm
Greystone Blanketeers
Age: 16-99 yrs. Knit, crochet, sew or quilt for charity. We meet the third Tuesday of the month from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to make blankets, hats and afghans for various charitable organizations in the Raleigh area. Items are distributed to women’s shelters, local hospitals and individuals experiencing homelessness. Come join us, meet new people, and help bring a little joy to those in need. We do not offer lessons, but all members gladly share their knowledge. For those who cannot attend but wish to make items at home, all are gladly accepted. For more information, contact Linda Seanor 919-413-3548.
Greystone Recreation Center – Fee: $0 May 19 Tu 1:00-4:00pm Jun 16 Tu 1:00-4:00pm Jul 21 Tu 1:00-4:00pm Aug 18 Tu 1:00-4:00pm
JCMP Senior Program
Age: 55-99 yrs. Join us at John Chavis Memorial Park every Thursday for fun, friends, and fellowship. Participants will engage in activities such as arts and crafts, cards, BINGO, exercise, dance, and more.
John Chavis Community Center – Fee: $0 May 7-Aug 27 Th 11:00am-3:00pm
JCMP Senior Social Club
Age: 55-99 yrs. Join us at John Chavis Memorial Park every Tuesday for drop in card games, puzzles, and any other self-led activities.
John Chavis Community Center – Fee: $0 May 5-Aug 25 Tu 11:00am-3:00pm
Mah Jong Open Play
MahJongg Special Interest Group is a collaboration between OLLI and the Five Points Center for Active Adults and is open to both OLLI members and non-members. MahJongg is a tile game that can be traced back to the end of the 19th Century. It is a game of skill but can be very exciting and fun to play. All levels of play are welcome. Newcomers should have some knowledge of the basic principles and need to provide their own playing card, which changes every April. The center has four tile sets available for use. Players can bring their own set and must supply their own current playing card.
Five Points Center – Fee: $0
May 6-Aug 26 W 2:00-4:45pm
Mah Jong Open Play
Age: 18-99 yrs. Join fellow players for a lively game of MahJongg, the classic tile-based game of strategy, skill, and a bit of luck. Whether you’re a longtime fan or brand new to the game, this open play time is perfect for all skill levels. Enjoy friendly competition, sharpen your tactics, and share in the camaraderie. No registration required-just sign in when you arrive and join the fun! Call 919-996-6160 to confirm play groups day of.
Walnut Terrace Center – Fee: $0
May 4-Aug 31 M 12:00-4:45pm
Mah Jongg Open Play
Age: 18-99 yrs. This program is for those who know how to play and do not need instructions. Bring your game boards and cards; some supplies are available.
Greystone Recreation Center – Fee: $0
May 4-Aug 31 M 1:30-4:00pm
Mah Jongg Open Play All Levels
Age: 18-99 yrs. All beginner and intermediate players are welcome. Newcomers should have some knowledge of the basic principles and need to provide their own playing card. Bring your own game boards; some supplies are available.
Greystone Recreation Center – Fee: $0
May 7-Aug 27 Th 4:00-6:00pm
Movies at Anne Gordon Center
Age: 18-99 yrs. Join us for a movie that just recently left the theaters. Drinks are available from the machine or bring your own, and there is a microwave available for your use. Registration is required and is available on a month by month basis. Register online, in-person or call 919-996-4720 to reserve your seat.
Seating is limited.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $0
Movies at Anne Gordon Center - Thursday
May 7-May 28 Th 1:00-3:30pm
Jun 4-Jun 25 Th 1:00-3:30pm
Jul 2-Jul 30 Th 1:00-3:30pm
Aug 6-Aug 27 Th 1:00-3:30pm
Movies at Anne Gordon Center - Friday
May 8-May 29 F 10:30am-12:45pm
Jun 5-Jun 26 F 10:30am-12:45pm
Jul 10-Jul 31 F 10:30am-12:45pm
Aug 7-Aug 28 F 10:30am-12:45pm
Open Play Cards and Games
Age: 18-99 yrs. Want to play bridge, canasta, poker, mahjong or more with your friends? Bring your supplies or use ours. No registration required. This is an open play time for all, sign in upon arrival. First come first served and space is limited.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $0
Jun 3-Aug 26 W 9:30am-1:30pm
May 5-Aug 25 Tu 1:00-4:30pm
May 1-Aug 28 F 1:00-4:30pm
Worthdale Community Center – Fee: $0
Apr 1-Apr 29 W 11:00am-12:00pm
May 6-May 27 W 11:00am-12:00pm
Pinochle
Age: 18-99 yrs. Enjoy an afternoon of fun and socialization. Pinochle is a card game for two or more players using a 48-card deck consisting of two of each card from nine to ace, the object being to score points for various combinations and to win tricks. If you do not know how to play, the group will teach you.
Walnut Terrace Center – Fee: $0 Jun 19-Aug 28 F 12:00-4:45pm
Raleigh Death Cafe
The staff at Five Points Center for Active Adults are delighted to help facilitate an opportunity for the community to talk about death and dying in a welcoming atmosphere using the death cafe model. At the death cafe, people gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. The Death Cafe is a monthly group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives, or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. First Tuesday, monthly.
Five Points Center – Fee: $0
May 5-Aug 4 Tu 1:00-3:00pm
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2025-2026 Golden Years Clubs
Clubs are composed of persons age 50+. Anyone meeting the age requirements may participate in any club no matter where they live. Club activities vary by club and may include socials, trips, cards, games, and luncheons. Contact the listed Club Liaison for specific details. This information is not to be used for solicitation purposes.
AARP Raleigh-Wake 3689
Durant Campbell Lodge
3237 Spottswood St.
3rd Thursday, 11:00am
Sept-June: Speakers, lunch, cards, social, trips
Cordelia: (646) 316-4618
Barwell Seasoned Seniors
Barwell Road Center
5857 Barwell Park Dr.
*Meets at Anderson Point Park during summer (20 Anderson Point Drive)
First Cosmopolitan Baptist Church 1515 Cross Link Road
3rd Wednesday, 1:00pm
Sept-June: Social, trips, cards, speakers
Gene: (919) 622-1448
Go-Getters Club
Greystone Village Shopping Center
7713 Leadmine Road
2nd/4th Thursday, time varies
Sept-May: Trips only
Lauren: (919) 612-5164
Golden Eagles Club
John P. "Top" Greene
African American Cultural Center
401 MLK Jr. Boulevard
2nd Wednesday, 11:00am
Yearly: Speakers, meals, trips
Carletta: (919) 606-5895
Junior Seniors
Five Points Adult Center
2000 Noble Road
1st Friday, 10:00am
Yearly: Social, speakers, trips
Almatha: (919) 266-9597
Keenagers
White Memorial Presbyterian 1704 Oberlin Road
Thursdays, 10:30am
Sept-May: Social, speakers, lunch, trips
Jim: (984) 255-5487
Lake Lynn Seniors
Lake Lynn Community Center
7921 Ray Road
Tuesdays, 10:00am
Sept-May: Speakers, meals, games
Kathy: (919) 349-8905
Lions Park Club
Lions Park Community Center
516 Dennis Avenue
1st Wednesday, 10:00am
Sept-June: Speakers, meals, cards, games, trips
Christie: (919) 996-4726
Millbrook Exchange 55 Plus Club
Anne Gordon Center
1901 Spring Forest Rd.
Wednesdays, 10:00am
Sep-May: Speakers, cards, trips
June-Aug: Cards only
Nancy: (919) 264-7818
NRUMC–Joy Club
North Raleigh UMC
8501 Honeycutt Road
2nd, 3rd & 4th Wednesdays, 11:00am
Yearly: Speakers, meals, trips
Cletha: (919) 606-1812
Oak City Twilighters
Oak City Baptist Church
726 Method Road
Wednesdays, 12:00pm
Sep-June: Speakers, lunch
Veronica: (919) 624-0330
Parkview Manor Touch of Klass
911 N. Blount Street
Wednesdays, 5:00pm
Yearly: Speakers, trips
Mary: (984) 202-1760
Deborah: (919) 508-1217
Platinum Plus
Ralph Campbell Center
756 Lunar Dr.
1st Thursday, 12:00pm
Sept-June: Social, speakers
James: (919) 675-0339
St. Francis of Assisi 55+ Club
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
11401 Leesville Road
4th Wednesday, 11:30am
Yearly: Speakers, meals, games, trips
Nancy: (201) 523-0548
St. Joseph Happy Hearts
St. Joseph Catholic Church
2817 Poole Road
1st Wednesday, 1:00pm
Sept-May: Speakers, meals, trips
Angela: (919) 606-8499
Savvy Sisters
Five Points Center 2000 Noble Road
2nd/4th Wednesday, 11:00am
Sept-June: Table talks, games, trips
Ciana: (215) 391-7898
Alice: (919) 434-6318
Smiling Age Club
Biltmore Hills Community Center
2615 Fitzgerald Drive
2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 10:00am
Sept-May: Speakers, trips
Mary: (919) 755-1086
Snappy Seniors
Marsh Creek Community Center
3050 N. New Hope Road
3rd Monday, 10:00am
Sept-May: Speakers, meals, games
Sara: (919) 255-3563
Southeast Raleigh 5032 AARP
Roberts Park Center
1300 E. Martin St.
2nd Thursday, 12:00pm
Sept-May: speakers, community service, trips
Shirley: (619) 888-1962
Trailblazers
Mt. Pleasant Church
10720 Falls of the Neuse Road
2nd Tuesday, 11:00am
Yearly: Speakers, meals, trips, games
Ida: (919) 827-6859
Wake Raleigh Retired School Personnel
St. Ambrose Episcopal Church
813 Darby Street
1st Wednesday, 10:30am
Sep-May: Speakers, lunch, trips
Pamela: (919) 306-1309
Watts Seniors
Watts Chapel
3703 Tryon Road
3rd Tuesday, 10:00am
Sept-June: Social, speakers
Portia: (919) 833-6464
Worthdale Prime Tymers
Worthdale Comm. Center
1001 Cooper Rd.
1st Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Yearly: Social, trips, speakers, lunch, cards
Marcus: (919) 996-2730
Young at Heart
Highland Baptist Church
8524 Crowder Road
1st Saturday, 8:30am
Yearly: Speakers, lunch, trips
Cheryl: (919) 280-8466
Read and Go
Age: 18-99 yrs. Join our unique book club with a twist! We focus on books written by North Carolina authors or set in North Carolina. After a lively book discussion, we take it a step further with a trip inspired by the book. Sometimes, the author gets involved-joining our discussion, helping with trip planning, or even participating in the adventure! This program has grown so popular that authors now reach out to feature their books. Find out more about this program and the trip information on our website at Raleighnc.gov and search “Active Adult”
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $0 Twin sisters, Twin Murders? by Jeane Joyner Aug 24 M 1:00-3:00pm
Read and Watch
Age: 18-99 yrs. If you enjoy exploring compelling stories of adventure, intrigue, love, or sorrow, this program is designed for you. Participants will read a book that has been adapted into a movie, engage in an in-depth discussion, and then view the film together. All selected books are readily available at your local library. Find out more about this program and the trip information on our website at Raleighnc.gov and search “Active Adult”
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $0 American Prometheus:... Oppenheimer by Kai Bird
Jul 27 M 1:00-3:30pm Hornet’s Nest by Patricia Cornwell Jun 22 M 1:00-3:30pm
Senior Community Improv Class: Laugh, Connect, and Create Age: 18-99 yrs. Join us for a fun and energizing improv class designed specifically for the senior community! No experience needed – just a willingness to play, laugh, and try something new. Through easy, low-pressure games and activities, You’ll boost creativity, sharpen your mind, and enjoy playful exploration and connections with others. Whether you’re quick with a punchline or a lifelong storyteller, this class is a great way to stay mentally active, socially engaged, and have a whole lot of fun.
Greystone Recreation Center – Fee: $51
May 2-May 30 Sa 10:15-11:15am
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 10:15-11:15am
Jul 11-Aug 1 Sa 10:15-11:15am Aug 8-Aug 29 Sa 10:15-11:15am
Senior Fridays
Age: 18-99 yrs. Enjoy time playing cards and games while socializing with your friends. Feel free to bring cards and games with you!
Greystone Recreation Center – Fee: $0 May 1-Aug 28 F 1:00-3:00pm
Table Tennis Open Play
Age: yrs. Join other Table Tennis players for an afternoon of friendly competition. All levels are welcome. NO PLAY 5/15, 6/19, 7/3
Five Points Center – Fee: $0 May 1-Aug 28 F 2:00-4:00pm
Trivia Group at Anne Gordon Center Age: 18-99 yrs. Test your knowledge and memory in a fun social setting. We will provide trivia game cards to get the group started, but feel free to bring in your own supplies to challenge your friends. Registration is required and space is limited.
Anne Gordon Center – Fee: $0
May 7-Aug 27 Th 12:30-1:55pm
Western Movie Society
The Western Film Society keeps B-Western Movies Alive for Future Generations to Enjoy. The group, which is open to any adult, meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month to watch and discuss Western Movies.
Five Points Center – Fee: $0
May 19-Aug 18 Tu 1:30-4:30pm
Family
Big Screen Bash
Bring your game face, your lawn chair, and your summer spirit-let’s make memories under the stars at our Big Screen Bash! Families will enjoy a variety of competitive and carnival-style games, including tug of war, relay races, classic carnival games, and bingo. A highlight of the event will be the mobile gaming truck, offering a modern twist for tech-savvy kids and teens. As the sun sets, families will gather for a movie screening on the big outdoor screen, complete with complimentary drinks and snacks to close out the evening in comfort and style!
Lions Park Community Center – Fee: $2.50 May 29 F 7:00-10:00pm
Biltmore Hills Sneaker Ball
Get ready to dress up and lace up! Our inaugural Community Sneaker Ball is the perfect blend of high fashion and comfortable footwear, inviting you to showcase your best formal wear paired with your freshest sneakers. Join us for a vibrant night of music, delicious food, and high-energy dancing at Biltmore Hills Community center. This unique event celebrates community spirit and provides a memorable, stylish evening out for all attendees. Don’t miss this chance to make a statement-formal attire is required, but your favorite sneakers are the star of the show!
Biltmore Hills Community Center – Fee: $10 Jul 17 F 6:00-8:30pm
Cruise In
Cruise-In at Carolina Pines Community Center. A day of walking around admiring vintage vehicles, motorcycles, and modified cars under the sun while enjoying a DJ, inflatables and food trucks.
Carolina Pines Community Center – Fee: $0 May 2 Sa 10:00am-2:00pm End Year Celebration
The celebration of the school year for all students in the Southeast Raleigh Community. Ages K-12
Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson Neighborhood Center Jun 11 Th 5:30-7:30pm
Food Truck Fridays
Bring your family, meet up with friends, or enjoy a relaxing solo evening in one of Raleigh’s destination parks. With delicious food, a friendly community atmosphere, and plenty of space to unwind, Food Truck Fridays is the perfect way to start your Friday night.
John Chavis Community Center – Fee: $0 May 1-Aug 28 F 6:00-9:00pm
National Pizza Day
National Pizza Night is May 15th, but we will be celebrating a little early. Bring out the family for some pizza, board games and crafts! We will be serving regular and gluten free cheese pizza. There will also be a variety of board games out for families to play. For those who aren’t into games, we will have a craft station set up. Please pre-register everyone in the family who plans to eat pizza and participate. Pre-registration is encouraged, so we can plan accordingly and have enough pizza for everyone. Let’s gather for a cheesy good time!
Kiwanis Community Center – Fee: $2 May 14 Th 5:00-6:30pm
Party in the Park
Come celebrate the end of the summer and the start of the school year with the neighborhood as we party in Kiwanis Park. It’s fun for the whole family with crafts, games, and popsicles!
Pre-registration is encouraged for communication in the case of inclement weather, but is not required.
Kiwanis Community Center – Fee: $0 Aug 28 F 4:30-6:30pm
Paws & Play
Unleash the fun-join the pack today! Participants will explore essential dog training techniques, learn about canine behavior, and practice hands-on skills in a supportive group setting. Dogs will also have the chance to meet new furry friends, helping build a “puppy network” that encourages healthy socialization. This program is perfect for first-time dog owners, seasoned handlers looking to refresh their skills, or anyone who wants to better understand and connect with their canine companion. Spaces are limited-registration required. All dogs must be up-to-date on vaccinations.
Oakwood Park – Fee: $40
Paws & Play - Large Dogs
May 9 Sa 9:00am-12:00pm
Paws & Play - Small Dogs
May 16 Sa 9:00am-12:00pm
Slushy Saturdays at the Park
Sip, chill, and smile your way into the weekend! Slushy Saturdays bring bright colors, bold flavors, and icy-cold fun to John Chavis Memorial Park. A food truck will be onsite for cold treat purchase.
John Chavis Community Center – Fee: $0 May 2-Aug 29 Sa 12:00-4:00pm
Specialized Recreation & Inclusion Services
Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services
919.996.2147, SRIS@raleighnc.gov
Program Director
Deirtra E. Spellman, LRT, CTRS deirtra.spellman@raleighnc.gov
Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services offers a variety of specialized programs and inclusion services for individuals of all abilities to enjoy recreation opportunities of their choice.
Specialized Recreation programs are offered to meet the needs and interests of participants. Programs may be modified and/or adaptive equipment may be available to assist participants. Some eligibility requirements may apply. Please review our program listings for more information.
Inclusion Services provides supports to individuals who request modifications due to disability or medical condition, to assist with participation in all Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resource programs. To ensure reasonable modifications are available, the request should be received at least two weeks prior to the start date of the program.
For more information about our programs or inclusion services, please contact us at SRIS@raleighnc.gov or 919.996.2147.
Return registrations or forms to:
Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department
Abilities Tennis Association of NC Abilities Tennis of North Carolina is a local non-profit organization offering free tennis lessons and competitive opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Experienced volunteers will lead the lessons. Equipment is provided and all levels of experience welcome. Pre-registration is required. The program runs on Saturdays (2-3pm or 3:30-5pm) at Millbrook Tennis Center. For more information, please visit https://www. atanc.org/clinics and select Raleigh.
Outings & Trips
Specialized Recreation offers local outings, day trips, and overnight travel experiences for individuals with disabilities. Past adventures have included attending sporting events, visiting museums, enjoying seasonal events, and more. Outings are scheduled monthly so be sure to check our website and newsletter for updates! All participants must have current SRIS forms on file.
Raleigh Riders
A bike ride is a wonderful thing, but for folks with limited mobility, it’s difficult to experience the fresh air, sun and joy that a ride can deliver. We, a group of Raleigh citizens, would like to bring the biking experience to people that may not have thought that a bike ride was even possible for them. By using specially made tandem bicycles, we plan to offer bike rides on Raleigh’s incredible greenways. Contact Scott Reston at scott@therestons.com or visit us online at raleighriders.org.
Raleigh Sidewinders
The Raleigh Sidewinders is eastern North Carolina’s wheelchair (i.e. Quad Rugby) team. The Raleigh Sidewinders are official members of the US Quad Rugby Association, (USQRA), www. quadrugby.com. The team is comprised of individuals with disabilities that preclude their play in competitive, able-bodied sports. Players must have mobility impairments in their arms and legs to be considered eligible for participation. Most of the players have sustained cervical spinal cord injuries and have some type of quadriplegia as a result. The players are active members in their community, striving for a level of skill and competition offered by quad rugby. The vision of the Raleigh Sidewinders is to provide team members with an opportunity for personal growth, physical outlet and competition with adequate equipment and resources. For more information, please visit www.ncscia.org/ theraleighsidewinders.
Sensory Friendly Creative Saturday
Sensory Creative Saturdays are every second Saturday of each month. This free drop-in format series allows attendees to create a masterpiece in the setting of their choosing with the help of Max Pulley and Sertoma Arts Center staff. Sensory Friendly Saturdays will offer accessible accommodations for individuals with Sensory Processing Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The Arts Center will provide an accepting and inclusive environment, modifications to sound and lighting, noise-canceling headsets, and a quiet room. All ages and abilities welcome. Instructor: Max Pulley Sertoma Arts Center
May 9 Sa 1:00-3:00pm
Social Opportunities
Specialized Recreation provides a variety of fun social opportunities year-round. Enjoy seasonal community dances, social meet-ups around Raleigh, themed gatherings, and more. Stay connected through our monthly newsletter for the latest updates. All participants must have current SRIS forms on file to take part.
SRIS Bingo
Age: 16-99 yrs. Join us for a fun-filled evening of socializing and excitement through the timeless game of bingo. Game winners will have a selection of prizes to choose from. This program meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
Jaycee Community Center – Fee: $15
May 6-May 20 W 6:30-7:30pm
Jun 3-Jun 17 W 6:30-7:30pm Jul 1-Jul 15 W 6:30-7:30pm Aug 5-Aug 19 W 6:30-7:30pm
SRIS Clay Exploration
Age: 16-99 yrs. Unleash your creativity in Clay Exploration, a welcoming and supportive beginner pottery program designed specifically for individuals with disabilities. Whether you’re new to clay or looking to explore a fun, tactile art form, this program offers an inclusive space for self-expression and artistic growth. Experienced instructors provide step-by-step guidance in hand-building and glazing techniques while allowing participants the creative freedom to explore different texture, shapes, and styles at their own pace. Each month features an individual project with different construction techniques on a rotating basis so that we can explore many aspects of hand-building and grow your knowledge base! Please note SRIS Clay Exploration does not qualify participants for studio membership or to work in the studio outside of class hours.
Pullen Arts Center – Fee: $25
Jun 5-Jun 26 F 10:00-11:30am
Aug 7-Aug 21 F 10:00-11:30am
Sertoma Arts Center – Fee: $25 May 1-May 15 F 10:00-11:30am
SRIS Quest Adult Day Program
Age: 22-99 yrs. Quest Adult Day Program is designed for adults with disabilities who can engage appropriately in a small group setting (approximately 6 participants with 1 staff). The program provides age-appropriate activities that promote physical wellness, leisure participation, social connection, creativity, and community engagement. Under normal program operations, staff and participants engage in a variety of structured and community-based activities. The following outlines participant expectations and staff support guidelines:
Behavior: Staff will provide positive behavior support by using redirection, offering alternative or calming activities, and implementing support strategies developed in collaboration with families. Participants are expected to demonstrate safe, respectful, and appropriate behaviors in accordance with the Raleigh Parks Code of Conduct. Unsafe or inappropriate behaviors include, but are not limited to, hitting, kicking, running away, biting, spitting, using profanity, making verbal threats toward peers or staff, bullying, or harassment. Engaging in these behaviors may result in a review of program suitability, as such actions pose safety risks to the individual, peers, or staff and may disrupt program participation.
Feeding: Staff may provide verbal and visual prompts, reminders, assistance with food placement, breaking food into smaller pieces, or opening containers. Participants are expected to be able to physically feed themselves independently.
Participation: Staff will engage participants through multiple means of instruction, sensory engagement, supported transitions, and program modifications. Participants are expected to stay with their group during all activities and outings, follow given or modeled directions, and actively participate during program activities, transitions, specialist visits, and community field trips.
Personal Care & Toileting: Staff will provide verbal and visual prompts, as well as minimal assistance for dressing tasks (e.g., pulling up or fastening clothing). Raleigh Parks staff are not permitted to assist with toileting. Participants must be able to clean or wipe themselves independently and change their own clothing if it becomes soiled.
Mobility: This program emphasizes physical wellness and active leisure participation. Participants are expected to complete mobility-related tasks (e.g., walking, transferring, propelling a wheelchair, reaching, or using adaptive equipment) independently or with minimal assistance. Participants should be able to walk independently or with minimal assistance over moderate to long distances, maintain the group’s pace, and navigate uneven terrain or hills, especially during community-based field trips and outdoor activities. Participants should be able to actively engage in exercise, sport, and movement-based activities independently or with minimal assistance. Staff support for mobility may include providing verbal cues for pacing or obstacle awareness, offering minimal assistance such as opening doors or briefly carrying items, giving light balance support during transitions or uneven terrain, offering reminders about safe pathways in busy or outdoor environments, and giving direction for proper positioning during standing or movement. Raleigh Parks staff are not permitted to push a wheelchair or operate any motorized or other personal mobility device. The ability to safely participate in these activities is essential to fully engage in the program. Acceptance to Quest Adult Day Program is determined based on an evaluation of support needs conducted by the Specialized Recreation Program Manager and Quest Program Supervisor. Decisions take into account the participants social, emotional, and physical needs, as well as available staffing ratios.
Participants who require additional support with behavior, feeding, mobility, participation, or personal care (including toileting) must provide their own Personal Assistant. Per the City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department’s Personal Assistant Policy, required documentation must be completed and signed by both the service provider and the participant’s parent or guardian. All forms must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the Personal Assistant attending the program. Failure to submit the necessary paperwork by the deadline may result in the Personal Assistant not being authorized to attend. Personal Assistants are not permitted to participate in PRCR programs until they have received official approval, which is contingent upon successful completion of a background check conducted by Raleigh Parks. Please contact SRIS at SRIS@raleighnc.gov or 919.996.2147 for more information.
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Eastgate Neighborhood Center
May 5-May 26 Tu 10:00pm-3:00pm Fee: $140
May 7-May 28 Th 10:00pm-3:00pm Fee: $140
Jun 2-Jun 30 Tu 10:00pm-3:00pm Fee: $175
Jun 4-Jun 25 Th 10:00pm-3:00pm Fee: $140
Jul 7-Jul 28 Tu 10:00pm-3:00pm Fee: $140
Jul 2-Jul 30 Th 10:00pm-3:00pm Fee: $175
Aug 4-Aug 25 Tu 10:00pm-3:00pm Fee: $140
Aug 6-Aug 27 Th 10:00pm-3:00pm Fee: $140
SRIS Cooking
Age: 16-99 yrs. Come cook with us! We will teach the basics of menu planning, kitchen safety, how to read a recipe, and basic kitchen skills needed to prepare various dishes. Each week participants will enjoy the food they have prepared with their fellow chefs. Please notify us of any food allergy or dietary restriction at the time of registration.
Marsh Creek Community Center – Fee: $21
May 13 W 6:00-8:00pm
Jun 10 W 6:00-8:00pm
Jul 8 W 6:00-8:00pm
Aug 12 W 6:00-8:00pm
SRIS Game Night
Age: 16-99 yrs. Get your game faces ready! Join us each month as we dive into a variety of games such as charades, trivia, Jenga, board games and more! Each week offers a unique game night filled with fun, friendly competition, and great company!
Eastgate Neighborhood Center – Fee: $5
May 11 M 6:30-7:30pm
Jun 8 M 6:30-7:30pm
Jul 13 M 6:30-7:30pm
Aug 10 M 6:30-7:30pm
SRIS Karaoke
Age: 16-99 yrs. If you’re passionate about singing or performing, this is your moment to shine! Gather your friends and join us on the 3rd Friday of each month for an exciting night of karaoke. Enjoy performing in a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere, where everyone is encouraged to take the stage. Eastgate Neighborhood Center – Fee: $5
May 15 F 6:00-7:00pm
Jun 12 F 6:00-7:00pm
Jul 17 F 6:00-7:00pm
Aug 21 F 6:00-7:00pm
SRIS Recreation Bowling
Age: 16-99 yrs. This program is recreational in nature and does not provide instructional skill curriculum. Ramps and bumpers will be available as needed. Participants will be placed on lanes based on age, ability and style of bowling. Cost includes 2 hours of bowling and shoe rental (2 games max).
Offsite Programming
May 2-May 30 Sa 12:00-2:00pm Fee: $56
Jun 6-Jun 27 Sa 12:00-2:00pm Fee: $56
Jul 11-Jul 25 Sa 12:00-2:00pm Fee: $42
Aug 1-Aug 29 Sa 12:00-2:00pm Fee: $70
TAP into Recreation
We have partnered with the Triangle Aphasia Project (TAP) to provide a Pickleball group for its members. This group is a great way to practice your communication skills while doing something you enjoy! Participants must be an existing member of TAP. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Olivia Herrmann at olivia@ aphasiaproject.org
Triangle Taiko Drumming
Triangle Taiko is a joint program with the Raleigh Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department providing free Taiko drumming classes for teens and adults with developmental and physical disabilities. Through this program, participants will increase their physical fitness level while learning the history and art of Taiko drumming. Individuals need to have some coordination, the ability to follow directions, a desire to play drums and perform, and be able to handle the loud volume level of the drums. For more information, e-mail nctriangletaiko@gmail.com
Triangle Thunder Wheelchair Basketball
Triangle Thunder is a recreational and competitive adult wheelchair basketball team. They provide opportunities for
men and women with a variety of disabilities to become involved in the sport of wheelchair basketball. The goal is to enhance each individual’s social well-being by fostering their physical well-being through vigorous physical exercise, skill formation, and healthy fellowship with other persons with disabilities. Practices are open to new players and to the public. For more information, please contact 919-696-2811 or visit www.trianglethunder.org.
VIP Darts
Age: 16-99 yrs. Come out on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month for our VIP darts program tailored for visually impaired individuals! Join us for an engaging and accessible experience where participants of all abilities can enjoy the thrill of this precision sport. Through adapted equipment and supportive guidance, we aim to create a welcoming environment where everyone can excel and have fun. This program is designed as recreational practice and not instructional in nature. For more information, please contact SRIS at 919-996-2147.
Jaycee Community Center – Fee: $10
May 4-May 18 M 6:00-7:30pm
Jun 1-Jun 15 M 6:00-7:30pm Jul 6-Jul 20 M 6:00-7:30pm Aug 3-Aug 17 M 6:00-7:30pm
Pullen Park offers popular amenities such as a renovated 1911 Gustave A. Dentzel menagerie carousel, a C.P. Huntington miniature train ride, pedal boat rentals, a kiddie boat ride and exciting playground equipment. Picnic shelters and our Island Gazebo are also available to rent for all occasions. The Pullen Place Cafe offers seasonal menus in addition to standard park fare.
Tickets are $2.00 each for all guests over 1 year old. Pedal boat rentals are $6 per boat for a 30 minute ride. Riders must be at least 42 inches tall to ride unaccompanied on the carousel and train.
505 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27601
Carousel Supervisor: Scott Mott
Phone: (919) 996-6590
Re-live the memories while riding the newly renovated Allan Herschell Carousel in its new location within the park. Tickets are $2.00 for all guests over 1 year old. Riders must be at least 42 inches tall to ride unaccompanied.
Hours of Operation
April-September M Closed
Tu-Sa 11:00am-8:00pm Su 2:00-6:00pm October-March M Closed
Tu-Sa 11:00am-6:00pm
Greenways Su 2:00-6:00pm
919-996-3285
The Capital Area Greenway is a linear system of open space located along rivers, creeks, and streams, which can include public recreation trails for activities such as walking, jogging, hiking, fishing, picnicking, and outdoor fun. The trails connect many of Raleigh’s parks and in many cases complement the recreational activities at the parks. The Neuse River, Walnut and Crabtree Creeks and their tributaries are the framework of the Capital Area Greenway System. Many of the city’s major ecological features can be experienced in their natural state along these water courses. If you would like to
request a hard copy of our greenway map, please call 996-3285. You can also view the map using a KML file and Google Earth— visit www.parks.raleighnc.gov To Apply for the Greenway Volunteer Program email rpdvolunteer@raleighnc.gov
Historic Sites
Site Manager: Joshua Ingersoll
Email: joshua.ingersoll@raleighnc.go
Mordecai Historic Park
1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh NC, 27604 (919) 996-4364
www.raleighnc.gov/museums
The Mordecai House is the oldest home in Raleigh on its original foundation and was once the seat of the largest plantation in Wake County, encompassing more than 1,000 acres. The park also features historic structures moved to Mordecai for preservation, including the Birthplace of Andrew Johnson and St. Mark’s Chapel. The chapel and grounds are a popular spot for wedding rentals. Tours of the historic buildings are offered Tuesday through Sunday—call or visit our website for times. The cost is $7 for adults, $4 for youth (7-17), $4 for seniors (65+), and children 6 and under are free. In addition, Mordecai offers field trips and conducts events for all ages throughout the year.
The Tucker House
418 N. Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601
The Tucker House was built in 1914 for Garland S. Tucker, owner of G.S. Tucker Furniture Company, and donated to the City of Raleigh by the Tucker Family in 1975. At that time, the home was located one block west, at 420 N. Blount Street. It was moved to its present site by the City and renovated as a Community Meeting House. Many house furnishings have been donated by families of deceased members of the Oakwood Community. Today the downstairs portion of the Tucker House is available for weddings, receptions, meetings, small conferences, and other functions. For more information call 919-996-4363.
The Borden Building
820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC 27605
The Borden Building is one of the two remaining buildings on the former campus of the Methodist Home for Children. Built in 1900, it was the home of the orphanage’s Superintendent and later home to hundreds of children. Purchased by the City of Raleigh in 1982, the house and its companion, Fred Fletcher Park, provides a wealth of history and tranquility in an urban setting. The Borden Building was renovated in 1992 and is presently available for weddings, receptions, meetings, small conferences, and other functions. For more information call 919-996-4363.
Lakes
Lake Johnson Park and Nature Preserve
5611 Jaguar Park Drive, Raleigh NC, 27606 (919) 996-3141
Waterfront Center (Closed Mondays: October -March)
Park Manager: Dan Bagley
Email: Dan.Bagley@raleighnc.gov
Assistant Park Managers:
Chris Hill
Email: christopher.hill@raleighnc.gov
Julia Babuin
Email: Julia.Babuin@raleighnc.gov
Lake Wheeler Park
6404 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh NC, 27603 (919) 662-5704
Park Manager: Chris Murray
Email: Chris.Murray@raleighnc.gov
Assistant Park Manager: Ben Coats
Email: Ben.Coats@raleighnc.gov
Year-round (October-March closed Mondays)
Lake Facility Rentals
Both Lake Johnson and Lake Wheeler offer a beautiful setting to hold a variety of special events including: weddings/receptions, family reunions, company outings, business meetings, etc. For more information about available rentals contact the facility or visit www.parks.raleighnc.gov
Boat Rentals
Both Lake Johnson and Lake Wheeler have a variety of boats available for rent (weather and temperature conditions permitting). Please contact each facility for additional information.
Private Boat Launchings
Lake Wheeler and Lake Johnson (non-motorized only) permit private boat launches with a fee. Contact each site for current fees, pass options, permitted types of boats, no-wake hours, and other guidelines.
Fishing Opportunities
Bank fishing from the shores is restricted from the banks of Lake Wheeler and Lake Johnson. Fishing is permitted from Lake Johnson’s Boardwalk and Shelley Lake’s shorelines and docks. A fee is required for fishing at Lake Wheeler and is permitted from designated fishing piers and the banks of Simpkins Pond. Fishing from any boat is allowed. Please check each facility for additional regulations.
Off-Leash Dog Parks
Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources encourages you and your dog to come out and enjoy the park facilities located throughout Raleigh. Each park is managed by volunteers and depends on responsible dog ownership and etiquette. These dog parks are areas where you can take your dogs and let them off leash, while remaining in compliance with Raleigh city ordinances. They are located at Baileywick Park, Buffaloe Road Park, Carolina Pines Park, Dorothea Dix Park, Jaycee Park, Kiwanis Park, Millbrook Exchange Park, Oakwood Park, and Roberts Park.
Museums
Additional Facility and Program Information
COR Museum Director: Abby Kellerman
Email: abigail.kellerman@raleighnc.gov
220 Fayetteville St. Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: 919-996-2220
COR Museum is located on Fayetteville Street, Raleigh’s “Main Street” and the center of downtown. Originally established in 1993 as a non-profit entity, the City of Raleigh assumed operational control of the museum in 2012. Housed in a historic former hardware store, the museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of North Carolina’s capital city while envisioning its future. The museum curates temporary and permanent exhibits about the city’s people, places, and resources, maintains a collection of more than 10,000 artifacts, and offers educational programming and tours. The COR Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from 9:00am-4:00pm and Sundays from 1:00-4:00pm. Admission is free.
Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum
Site Director: Hazel Boomer
Email: hazel.boomer@raleighnc.gov
511 South Wilmington St. Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: 919-996-2220
The Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum was originally built in 1901 as the home to Dr. Manassa Pope and his wife. Dr. Pope holds the distinction of being the first medically licensed African-American doctor in the state. The structure has undergone a transition from private management to City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department management, and will be open for regular tours for the first time. The Pope House Museum’s new hours will be Tuesday through Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm, and Sunday, 1:00pm-4:00pm. Admission is free. A new program has been developed to inform the public about one of Raleigh’s more interesting citizens. The museum will feature a new interpretive plan and tour after two years of exterior and interior work. This will include a permanent exhibit on medicine and a room for temporary exhibits.
Playgrounds
The City of Raleigh owns and operates many playgrounds throughout Raleigh. For a list of playgrounds including location, age recommendation, surfacing, and photos, please visit www.parks.raleighnc.gov
Saint Monica Teen Center
Saint Monica Teen Center Director: Aaron Lesane Email: aaron.lesane@raleighnc.gov 15 N Tarboro st. Raleigh, NC 27610
Phone: 919-996-4368
The Saint Monica Teen Center is the first teen center operated by Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources and provides a wide range of programs and opportunities for teenagers in Raleigh! The facility houses a state of the art technology room, teen lounge, fitness/ dance room, multipurpose classroom, wall of history, and homework area. The Saint Monica Teen Center is open to ages 13-19 that are currently enrolled in a middle or high school. Free membership is required to utilize the Saint Monica Teen Center. Please call 919-996-4770 for more information.
Teen Zones
Teen Zones Program Manager: Alec Craven Phone: 919-996-4768
Email: alec.craven@raleighnc.gov
Teen Zones are dedicated spaces within City of Raleigh Community Centers for teens ages 12-17. Teen Zones are designed to empower teens and provide them with opportunities to participate in recreation and skill development activities, programs and events. Stop by the Teen Zone closest to you for recreational activities such as PS4, basketball, movies, computer and internet access and music. The Teen Zone will also include classes, special events, field trips, leadership opportunities, service learning, and daily activities. Registration is required for the Teen Zone.
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 3-6pm. For more information contact Teen Programs at 919-996-2139.
Teen Zones operate August-May at the following locations:
Green Road Community Center 4201 Green Road, Raleigh 27604
John Chavis Community Center
505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh 27601
Roberts Park Community Center 1300 East Martin St, Raleigh NC 27610 Method Road Community Center 514 Method Road, Raleigh NC 27607
Tennis Center and Courts
The Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department offers 101 public tennis courts (97 are lighted) located at 21 sites throughout the city. No advanced sign up is necessary and it is free to play at any location each day until 10:00pm. Millbrook also has a drop in doubles challenge court, a ball machine court and three backboards. Racquets and balls are available to borrow and tennis accessories are available for purchase. Tennis program updates and forms can be downloaded from www. Raleighnc.gov/Tennis. To talk to someone about tennis for you, call Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center, 919-996-4129.
Programs
The Cultural Outreach and Enrichment (COE) Program
Phone: 919-996-2118 or 919-996-2120 (en español)
Email: coeprogram@raleighnc.gov
The Cultural Outreach and Enrichment Program (COE) invites you to join us for programs and events that foster connections and explore the ethnic and cultural richness of our community. The program provides a range of valuable services. We offer free English classes both in-person across the City and online. We collaborate with community partners and various City of Raleigh departments to link individuals with essential services, cultivating a sense of belonging and establishing a support network within our community. COE includes Peach Road Cultural Center, a community gathering place in south Raleigh. For more information, please visit our website at raleighnc. gov/ parks, keyword search “COE”.
Digital Inclusion
Digital Inclusion Program Manager: Tommy Hodges Phone: 919-996-2458
Email: thomas.hodges@raleighnc.gov
The Digital Inclusion Program offers over 250 classes, to develop and enhance technology skills from youth to active adults. Examples of these classes include computer, phone, and tablet basics, app based (ridesharing, grocery/food delivery), networking, video streaming, word processing and many more. In addition to classes for active adults, the program offers a variety of STEM camps for youth and teens covering topics such as game design, photo editing, electronic circuits and will debut a new aeronautics camp in 2021. The program manages two learning labs hosted at Anne Gordon & Five Points Active Adults Centers and a mobile learning lab to offer program throughout Raleigh.
Historic Resources and Museum Program
HRM Program Administrator: Troy Burton
Downtown Cultural Resources Director: Douglas Porter
Museum Section Director: Ernest Dollar
The HRM Program manages operations and programs at the Borden Building and Stone Circle at Fletcher Park, the City of Raleigh Museum, the Fred Fletcher amphitheater at Fletcher Park, John Chavis Memorial Park Historic Attractions, Latta University Historic Park, Mordecai Historic Park, the Pope House Museum, Pullen Park. Historic Attractions, Moore Square Park, John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center, and the Historic Raleigh Trolleys. The Historic Resources and Museum Program manages an artifact collection
Additional Facility and Program Information
consisting of more than 30,000 fine and decorative material culture objects. The program offers various programs throughout the year including guided tours and rentals at the facilities, school field trips, summer camps, and special events.
Youth Programs
Youth Programs: 919-996-6165
Recreation Program Director: Beth Soles Program Manager: Chase Sasse
Email: chase.sasse@raleighnc.gov
Youth Programs offers School Based Programs (After School, Before School, and Track Out Programs) and Summer Camps throughout the city for elementary and rising middle school aged participants. To obtain specific program descriptions and to register for these programs, visit your local community center to obtain at School-Based Programs or Summer Camp Brochure. Also, you can visit www. raleighnc.gov and search for the specific program name for more information.
Active Adult Program
Recreation Program Manager: Allie Crawford
Phone: 919-996-2151
Email: allie.crawford@raleighnc.gov
The Active Adult Program serves over 7,000 older adults throughout the Raleigh area. Activities are offered at the two Active Adult Centers, Walnut Terrace Neighborhood Center, as well as many city wide community centers and other locations within the City of Raleigh. These activities include sports leagues, exercise classes, bingo, cards, Outdoor Adventure Club, and much more; numerous one-day and overnight trips each year, including cruises and international travel; educational seminars and workshops on a wide range of topics; and a network of 48 adult clubs throughout the city. Further information can be found throughout this brochure under the Senior Sections, or by calling 919-996-4720, 919-996-4730 or 919-996-6160.
Teen Programs
Teen Programs: 919-996-2139
Recreation Program Director: Brandon Reed Program Managers: Sharika Towe
Email: sharika.towe@raleighnc.gov
Alec Craven
Email: alec.craven@raleighnc.gov
The Teen Program of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources provides recreation, education, career exploration, personal and social empowerment, and personal development for the purpose of serving teens ages 12-18 in the City of Raleigh and Wake County through various programs and events. The goal of
the program is to provide an opportunity for teens to initiate, plan, and implement programs as well as to design and develop projects and special events that will be of benefit to their peers, the community, and to themselves as individuals. For information on Teen programs, call 919-996-2139.
Portable Challenge Course for Teens Age: 12-19yrs. Let the Teen Program Staff custom design a team building workshop to help meet your group’s needs and challenges. Initiative activities are utilized to enhance problem solving, team building, conflict resolution and other life skills through experiential learning and will be tailored to your specific group. These programs are great for schools, church groups, student councils, drop-out prevention programs, and many other established youth groups. Courses will be held at the site of the participants’ choosing and will be scheduled according to availability. Please contact the Teen Program at least one month in advance of desired program date. Cost: $25 per staff hour of program with a minimum of 2 hours; we require a 1 to 10 staff member to student ratio.
Raleigh Youth Council
Are you a high school student that is interested in initiating, organizing and executing programs and projects that benefit youth? The Raleigh Youth Council is for teens and is run by teens. They focus their involvement in leadership opportunities, community service, recreation, fundraisers, special events, and State Youth Council conferences. The Raleigh Youth Council creates a forum where teens can freely express their ideas and opinions and serve as advocates for teens in Wake County. The meetings take place on the second and fourth Mondays of each month during the traditional school year. Cost: There is no membership fee but there may be additional fees for activities or conferences. Pre-registration is not required. Please contact the Teen Program at 919-996-2139 for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities with Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
You are invited to make a difference in your community and volunteer with Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources . Individuals, families, students, businesses and organizations have an opportunity to contribute time, talents and resources to our City parks, programs and facilities.
Volunteer Opportunities in the Parks
Volunteers can enhance City Parks and facilities through the following projects: Gardening/landscaping, tree plantings, mulching, litter and debris removal, painting projects and removal of invasives.
The Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Adopt-A-Park Program utilizes volunteers to enhance city parks, trails and facilities. Over 70 groups currently participate in the program and volunteer quarterly to improve a park or trail.
Volunteer Opportunities in Recreation Programs
Volunteers can assist with the following Recreation Programs:
• Sports and Tournaments – Youth athletic coaches are needed for baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, in-line hockey, softball, swimming and tennis
• Special Events – Assist with registration, set-up, and activities at various citywide special events.
• Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services – Volunteers are needed to lead a variety of specialized programs for individuals of all abilities throughout the City.
• COE (Cultural Outreach and Enrichment) Program Volunteers are always needed to assist teaching basic elements of English, and other exciting recreational opportunities. Volunteer are also needed to assist at various special events and with community outreach.
• Centers for Active Adults – Assist with teaching classes, special events, greeters, receptionists, room hosts, tour guides and more
• Mordecai Historic Park – Assist in the park as docents, gardeners, and special events volunteers.
Volunteers can register now online at parks.raleighnc.gov
For more information contact Mary Owens at mary.owens@raleighnc.gov or call 919-996-3292.
Account and Program Registration Form
Remember you can also register online with RecLink at parks.raleighnc.gov
Main Contact
Emergency Contact
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1. What is this person's race? (Select one or more): American Indian or Alaska
2. Is this person of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin? Yes No
Registration Receipt: (for mail-in) I would like my receipt (please check one) emailed (valid email address required) printed/mailed *By providing my email address I agree to receive email communication from Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources.
The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department welcomes the participation of all individuals, including those with disabilities or special needs. We are committed to compliance with the ADA and will provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate participation in our programs. To ensure that reasonable accommodations are in place, program registration or accommodation request should be received at least two weeks prior to the start date of the program. For more information please contact Inclusion Services 919.996.2147.
Participant Information
Parent/Guardian Last Name If participant is under 18
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Please note any allergy, disability, health/medical condition or other information you would like to share with us:
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Registration
Information Payment is required at the time of registration. Please use this form for registration, and mail to the facility where the program is held.
Account and Program Registration Form
Remember you can also register online with RecLink at parks.raleighnc.gov
Cancellation and Refund Policy
• When an activity is cancelled by Raleigh Parks, fees are 100% refundable.
• Any participant wishing to withdraw from an activity or league must do so at least 14 days prior to the scheduled start of the activity or league. Refunds must be requested online through RecLink, by email to reclinksupport@raleighnc.gov, or provided in writing to the Recreation Business Office, 2401 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607.
• Withdrawal and cancellation requests after the 14-day notice period will be granted, but no refund will be given – with the exception of approved medical or hardship cases. Medical and hardship cases are considered on a case-by-case basis and may require additional documentation.
• Non-attendance or non-participation in an activity does not entitle the patron to a refund/credit.
• If you wish to leave your credit on your account, the credit will be valid for one (1) year. By leaving the credit on the account, the participant also agrees that credits remaining inactive after one (1) year will be donated to the Raleigh Scholarship Fund, without further notification.
Photo/Media Policy
I acknowledge and agree that the City of Raleigh may take photographs and video of individuals or groups participating in programs and events and may use any photographs(s) and/or video taken of me or my child to publicize the program and for other City-related purposes.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The policy of the City of Raleigh is, and shall be, to oppose any discrimination based on actual or perceived age, mental or physical disability, sex, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial or marital status, economic status, veteran status or national origin in any aspect of modern life. A participant alleging discrimination on the basis of any of the aforementioned areas may file a complaint with either the Director of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department or the Office of Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240.
COVID 19 Risks / Release, Indemnity, and Agreement Not To Sue (revised April 2021)
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The City of Raleigh has been forced to confront the potential dangers associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The City’s Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department remains committed to providing high quality programming. However, in order to comply with guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other federal, state, and local public health agencies, the PRCR Department has implemented additional safety precautions to ensure that program participants and other PRCR Department staff will have a fun, exceptional experience.
The contents of this document supplement applicable program policies (including Camp Policies and School-Based Program policies), the Program Registration Form, and the online registration for participants who registered through RecLink at parks.raleighnc.gov. Unless amended herein, all prior policies applicable to the program for which you have registered remain in effect. Please review the following information carefully to learn more about what the City is doing to maintain a healthy program environment and what participants (or their Parents/ Guardians, if applicable) should do before participating in the PRCR program for which you have registered.
COVID-19 Risks
COVID-19 is a highly contagious and novel viral agent. Its transmission vectors are imperfectly understood, and it may be possible to transmit or become infected by COVID-19 despite strict adherence to guidelines prescribed by the CDC and other federal, state, and local health agencies.
Participants in Raleigh Parks programs will be in a group setting where they may come into contact with other program participants (instructors, coaches, campers, camp counselors, camp program staff, and camp program administrators, etc.). Many program activities will be conducted in a public community center setting. As a result, while PRCR Department staff will make reasonable efforts to adhere to the above-stated guidelines, participants in PRCR programs may be exposed to increased risk of transmission or infection of COVID-19 through various actions or interventions, including but not limited to contact with or proximity to one or more of the following:
• Other program participants, staff members, or administrators;
• The personal belongings of program participants, staff members, or administrators;
• Programming and activity materials including, but not limited to, markers, books, games, toys, recreational equipment, etc.; and;
• City of Raleigh community center fixtures and furnishings, including door knobs, chairs, tables, plumbing apparatus, light switches, etc.
I understand that participating in the recreational program selected involves risk of injury or illness. These risks include, but are not limited to, inclement weather, accidents while traveling, food related illness, equipment problems or failures, contact with and actions of other participants, spectators, and volunteers, slips/ trips/ falls, musculoskeletal injuries, exposure to and illness from infectious diseases, and any and all risks described in the preceding section. I choose for myself or for my child to participate in the selected programs despite the risks. By signing below, I acknowledge all risks of injury, illness, death, and property damage, and affirm that I have assumed all responsibility of injury, illness, or death in any way connected with participation in the program. I also agree for myself and for any child participant to follow all rules and procedures of the program and to follow the reasonable instructions of the counselors, staff members, and supervisors of the program.
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the City of Raleigh policies listed on this form. Signature is required to complete the registration process.
Participant Signature Date
Signature of parent/legal guardian if child is under 18 Date
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