Discover Greensboro Guide Summer 2020

SUMMER 2020

Discover GREENSBORO YOUR GUIDE TO GREENSBORO PARKS AND RECREATION

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Bring your Bike or Walking Shoes and explore Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway Join our many customers who are exploring GSO Trails while they get oil changes, tires, and service at Rice.

National Park Trails From the visitor’s center, take a self-guided tour and experience the area’s unique history. This 2.25 mile paved loop is open to bicyclists, pedestrians, and cars, there’s also about 3.5 miles of natural surface hiking train in the park.

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The Country Park Loop Paved and roughly one mile long, this one-way, one-lane road open to cars, bikes, in-line skaters and pedestrians.

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The Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway (A&Y) Greensboro’s only current Rail Trail! The paved trail is open to bicyclists and pedestrians and allows you to catch a glimpse of nature while reaching urban destinations. It’s about a mile to Jaycee Park and just over two to the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park.

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The Copperhead Trail Roughly five miles long, this mountain biking trail is designed for intermediate & advanced users. No Limebikes allowed, but you can bring your own bike.

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Discover GREENSBORO Discover Greensboro is your guide to all things Greensboro Parks and Recreation! The guide will be produced three times a year, January-May, June-August, and September-December. Discover Greensboro

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To register online for programs and activities please go to www.greensboro-nc.gov/login.

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is available in print and online at www.gsoparksandrec.com. You can

find a complete listing of all our facilities including, but not limited to, recreation centers, athletic fields, trails, neighborhood parks, and more on our website.

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336-373-CITY

Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department believes in the value of inclusive recreation opportunities for all residents regardless of their ability. The Department makes every effort to ensure inclusive opportunities in all program services including parks, facilities, programs, special events, and classes. For questions about Inclusion Support Services, please contact 336-373-2626 or air@greensboro-nc.gov.

Donations can be made to the Friends of Greensboro Parks and Recreation Foundation. For more information, please contact 336-373-2964.

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Contents Welcome................................................................. 2 Events Calendar..................................................... 5 Summer Camps......................................................7 Pools......................................................................10 Groups & Activities for Teens............................. 11 Programs..............................................................13 Outdoor Adventures............................................ 22 Volunteer With Us............................................... 26 Indoor Facilities Guide. .......................................27 Outdoor Facilities Guide..................................... 29 Trails Guide...........................................................31 Community Gardens........................................... 33 Piedmont Discovery............................................ 34 Gillespie Golf Course.......................................... 36

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Events CALENDAR All events are free unless otherwise noted. JUNE

MUSIC FOR A SUNDAY EVENING IN THE PARK CONCERT SERIES A time-honored Greensboro tradition that showcases local outstanding musical entertainment at exciting venues throughout our community. Every Sunday June-August | 6-8 pm • locations vary

PARISIAN PROMENADE We’ll recreate a spring afternoon in Paris! Sidewalk artists, live music, children’s activities, family games, sidewalk cafés, and more - all within the colorful backdrop of the garden in bloom. June 7 | 12-5 pm • Tanger Family

JULY FATHER & SON 2-ON-2 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Celebrate Father’s Day with this opportunity to bond with your son while playing basketball together. This will be a friendly and social event. June 13 | 9 am-2 pm • Glenwood Recreation Center THE GREAT CARDBOARD BOAT RACE! Prizes will go to the best boats. Registration is required. June 20 | 12:45 pm • Lindley Pool • Ages 12 and under ADULT RECESS Adult Recess will feature all your favorite playground games like four square and tetherball, life-sized foosball, sidewalk chalk, adults-only sprayground access, and music from the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s. July 17 | 6-9 pm • Barber Park Sprayground• 21+ only

Bicentennial Garden VOLLEYBALL CLINIC This clinic is designed to

emphasize each individual’s right to promote skill development, good sportsmanship, and fitness and well-being. June 12 | 1-4 pm • Griffin Recreation Center • Girls, 8-14

LARRY BARHAM AND ACE KIRKMAN MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT All proceeds from the tournament will help purchase equipment for Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation and Youth Athletics. June 6 | 9 am • Gillespie Golf Course NATIONAL TRAILS DAY Help celebrate National Trails Day by participating in guided hikes and rides, kid’s activities, and more! June 6 | 8 am-12 noon • Country Park

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CHILDREN’S FISHING TOURNAMENT

Join us for a fun morning of fishing. There will be trophies, prizes, and goodie bags. Open to the first 40 children to register. Bait and fishing poles will be provided. Registration begins May 1. June 13 | 8 am • Lake Higgins • Ages 6-12

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ADULT RECESS Leave the kids at home! Adult Recess is a free, nostalgia- fueled romp -- exclusively for people 21 and older -- at the sprayground at Barber Park. Bring your bathing suit and get ready to challenge new and old friends to classic playground games, including foursquare, tetherball, and hopscotch, and more modern classics like cornhole. The human Foosball court will be set up, as well as massive Twister and checker boards. A DJ will be playing music from the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s. And don’t forget the bounce houses. They’re not just for children. Beer and hot food from local vendors will be for sale. Visitors are encouraged to take public transportation or a ride-share to this event.

Want to go? Friday, July 17 • 6-9 pm

Barber Park Sprayground, 1500 Barber Park Dr. Ages 21 and older only; ID required to enter

Admission is free

THE SOUND OF MUSIC The Drama Center brings the famous story of the Von Trappe Singers to the stage. A young nun leaves the convent to become a nanny to a motherless brood and falls in love with the father. The rest is history. July 16-19 | Wellspring Theatre THE COMPLETE WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE ABRIDGED The Drama Center presents 37 of Shakespeare’s plays performed in 97 minutes, in a wildly hilarious, comically COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT FESTIVAL Join us for a day of community resources through local nonprofits and small businesses, and a back-to-school supply drive. Food, clothing, and accessory vendors will have items for sale. Trackless train and bounce house for kids. August 1 | 2-5 pm • Brown Recreation Center AUGUST $ shortened or merged form. July 23-26 | Barber Park

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

COMMUNITY FOOD TASK FORCE MEETINGS This group is a forum for connecting and networking with those in the community who are working towards providing access to healthy foods and a healthier community. 336-373-7617 May 12, August 11, November 10 • 2-3:30 pm Barber Park Event Center EDUCATE, ENRICH, AND INSPIRE SPEAKERS SERIES This free speaker series, provided by Youth Services, offers community members, parents, and youth service providers an opportunity to hear from local experts on topics related to teens in our community. 336-373-4588 May 12, June 9, August 11, September 8 • 9:30-11 am Barber Park Event Center PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETINGS This 9-member commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Parks and Recreation Department and Greensboro City Council, and as a liaison between these groups and Greensboro residents. 336-373-2964 Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 5 pm at various parks and recreation facilities.

No Cost $1 - 25 $26 - 50 $51 - 75 $75 + PRICE GUIDE FREE $ $$ $$$ $$$$

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Summer Camps PICK YOUR SUMMERTIME ADVENTURE We have a summer camp for every kid. Here’s the scoop on all our convenient, affordable camp options for kids 5-15. If you stop by our Summer Camp Fair February 28, you could even win a free week of camp! Representatives from all our camps will be there to provide more details on camp and how to register! Camp registration begins March 2 at www.greensboro-nc.gov/summer.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS Jobs available for camp counselors, inclusion counselors, lifeguards, pool techs, pool managers, playground counselors, and more.

To learn more and apply, visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/jobs

ALL STAR SPORTS SUMMER DAY CAMP 6-12 years | M-F | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm

If your grade-schooler needs an outlet for their endless energy, they belong at the All Stars Sports Camp at the Greensboro Sportsplex. Kids will try a variety of sports and games at this day camp. Every morning will feature athletic-skills-building activities. After lunch, they’ll dive into their favorite camp games, like dodge ball and capture the flag. Each week features a different field trip. Register by June 1 and pay $125 per week.

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RECREATION CENTER DAY CAMP 5-12 years | M-F | 7:30 am to 6 pm If your family needs affordability and convenience, you can’t beat the recreation center day camp. We offer camps at nine centers citywide, early-morning drop-off hours, and free lunch and breakfast for kids for just $85 per week. Fee assistance for families with financial need is also available. Kids, ages 5 to 12, in these camps also get special sessions from professionals across the department. They’ll learn camp songs, take music classes, learn some acting skills, and perfect their cannon balls alongside experienced staff. “All our staff are teachers or work in some atmosphere with kids. It’s not just college kids. It’s people with experience,” said Warnersville summer camp director Laronica Vance. CAMP JOY 5+ years | M-F | 9 am to 3 pm If you have a family member 5 years old or older with a disability, Camp Joy is a great way to get an inclusive summer camp experience. Camp Joy, located at Hagan-Stone Park in Pleasant Garden, has arts and crafts, fishing, daily swimming, and a camp talent show. There are special weeks for campers with developmental disabilities and visual and hearing impairments, but this camp is open for individuals of any ability. Fee assistance is available. Families should take note: All summer camps can offer adaptions for children who need an accommodation. Make sure to request inclusion services when you register so the department can better serve you. DRAMA CENTER CAMPS 5-17 years | M-F | 9 am to 5 pm Your budding 5 to 17-year-old artist will feel right at home at The Drama Center’s Camps. In conjunction with the Dance Project and Art Alliance, students will produce a play in a week at the musical theater camps. There will also be filmmaking weeks. All camps are led by instructors that are professionals in their fields with decades of experience as performers and directors. And there’s a little bit of everything, from singing to dancing to building sets, and more! Cost is $250 per week. Early bird and sibling discounts are available. FREE FUN AT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYGROUND Don’t let the summer boredom set in. ENERGY at the Park provides free, supervised activities – and lunch – at six neighborhood parks. Sessions run June 22 until August 6. Sign your rising first grader to 15-year-old up on-site at Hampton, Hannaford, Heath, Maywood, Sussman Street, or Woodmere parks. ENERGY AT THE PARK 5-15 years | M-Th | 10 am to 2 pm

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Be the wellspring of new possibilities Get in touch with nature in our new raised-bed garden. A wellspring is an abundant source. We keep adding new amenities and new opportunities to our dynamic, active community. Come and see them for yourself: New Theatre • New Bistro & Renovated Dining Room New Woodworking Shop & Art Studios • New Lounge

Independent & Assisted Living 336.545.5400 • Well-Spring.org

Pools

TAKE A DIP! City outdoor pools open weekends- only Memorial Day until June 8. Other operating dates and hours below. Admission is $1 for kids and $2 for adults, except for days when children are free. PEELER POOL 1300 Sykes Ave. Open dates: June 8 to August 9 Hours: 1-5 pm five days a week (closed Wednesdays and Thursdays) Free admission Tuesdays WINDSOR POOL 1601 E. Gate City Blvd. Open daily: June 8 to August 9 Hours: 1-5 pm five days a week (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) Free admission Thursdays WARNERSVILLE POOL 601 Doak St. Open daily: June 8 to August 16 Hours: 1-5 pm six days a week (closed on Tuesdays) Free admission Wednesdays LINDLEY POOL 2914 Springwood Dr. Open daily: June 8 to August 23; weekends only August 29-30 and September 5-7 Hours: 1-5 pm six days a week (closed on Mondays) Lap Swim Hours: 11:30 am to 1 pm, Mondays through Fridays, June 1 to August 21

LIFEGUARDS WANTED – WILL TRAIN! Pools and beaches across the country are facing lifeguard shortages. Greensboro’s confronting the issue head-on with two new lifeguard-in-training programs for summer 2020. The two camps are designed for young people who are already good swimmers. It will introduce them to basic lifeguarding skills and serve as a development course for junior lifeguards who might be interested in working for Parks and Recreation in the future. Some scholarships are available. Registration begins March 2. More info at www.greensboro-nc.gov/pools. This one-week session will focus on swimming skill development, equipment handling, First Aid, and recognizing emergencies. It will allow kids to explore their interest in lifeguarding. Registration includes a bag of gear. JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CAMP 11-15 years | June 15-26, July 6-17, July 27 to August 7 • M-F | 9 am to 5 pm This two-week course provides personal development for young people and is a recruiting tool for Greensboro Parks and Recreation Aquatics. Youth will learn lifeguarding fundamentals, have an opportunity to tour local water facilities, and paddle on City lakes. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted. Registration includes a bag of gear. SKILL BUILDING ROOKIE LIFEGUARD CAMP 10-14 years | June 8-12 | 9 am to 2 pm

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Groups & Activities FOR TEENS

FIND YOUR SUMMER SQUAD Looking for a way to keep your tweens and teens busy and engaged through the long summer vacation? Here’s the tonic for what ails you: One drop of Summer Night Lights, a sprinkling of Xtreme Teen Adventure Week, and some service learning thrown in for good measure. SUMMER NIGHT LIGHTS 13-17 years | Free | Register April 1 www.greensboro-nc.gov/SNL COUNSELOR IN TRAINING Rising sophomores and older | M-F | $$$$ www.greensboro-nc.gov/CIT

The City’s signature summertime teen program offers a wide range of free activities and special events at local parks, recreation centers, and libraries. This year’s roundup includes basketball skills clinics, boxing lessons, classes for painting, photography, cooking, dance, and pool parties Summer 2020 is bringing some changes to SNL’s events at the Greensboro Sportsplex. This year, all teens or their guardians will have to register their teen in advance if they want to attend any of the Sportsplex events. Each teen will receive a key fob, which they will use to check in at the Sportsplex. Teens or guardians can register online at www. greensboro-nc.gov/SNL and pick up a key fob at the Sportsplex, recreation centers, or the Parks and Recreation headquarters, 1001 Fourth St. The Sportsplex events will also end one hour earlier, at 10 pm. Visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/SNL for full program and registration details. XTREME TEEN ADVENTURE WEEK Gets your middle-schooler out in nature, exploring Lake Higgins, and meeting new friends in this week- long immersive outdoor experience. They will take on new challenges like mountain climbing, kayaking, and endangered animal care — without having to pitch a tent or travel very far. Registration begins March 2. 12-15 years | M-F | 8 am to 4 pm | $$$$ www.greensboro-nc.gov/summercamp

Rising high school sophomores or older teens can apply to be Counselor in Training (CIT) at a Parks and Recreation camp. Teens build leadership skills and get job experience. There are two four-week sessions available, and financial assistance is available for families who need it. Students with a special interest in sports or working with individuals with disabilities may apply to serve at the All Star Sports Camp or Camp Joy. “It’s a great way to get real-world experience and service learning hours,” said Alex Zaleski, who manages the CIT program. Registration begins February 17. SERVICE LEARNING Rising sophomores and older | M-F | $$$$ www.greensboro-nc.gov/GYC Looking for a resume-builder for your teen? Try one of the service-learning programs. Greensboro Youth Council Service Learning Camp offers two sessions in which high-schoolers can explore the topics of poverty and diversity while earning service learning hours. Registration begins February 17.

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WE BUILD LEADERS It’s an impressive group of teens. Committed volunteers. Aspiring professionals. Soon-to-be valedictorians. Kids with strong world views and post-high school plans. Teens become adults at Greensboro Parks and Recreation’s long-running Greensboro Youth Council and Youth Leadership Greensboro. Both offer high schoolers a chance to earn service learning hours.

GREENSBORO YOUTH COUNCIL (GYC) High school freshmen and older | $ www.greensboro-nc.gov/gyc

GYC is a place where teens break out of their shells, build new relationships, and learn how to be leaders who serve their community. The 58-year-old organization offers teens a wide range of volunteer opportunities, including running events like Ghoulash, an annual Halloween festival, and Santa’s Workshop, a toy drive that provides free items to families in need. GYC members are required to do 30 hours of volunteer work per school year. They earn hours by volunteering at events, working in the GYC office, or attending training sessions on topics like time management and resume writing. “You are doing something that you wouldn’t do in any other organization. What organization do you know where students put on actual projects?” said Naya Davis, a former GYC chair. “The student volunteers play a huge role in it. It wouldn’t be possible without them.” It’s also a way for teens to meet students from across the city and break out of the social scene at their school. GYC will welcome new members beginning in August 2020.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP GREENSBORO (YLG) High school sophomores and older | $$$ Accepting applications starting May 1 at www.greensboro-nc.gov/ylg Parks and Recreation is now accepting applications from exceptional high school students who are ready to explore important issues in the Greensboro community while taking part in a service learning project. YLG is an immersive leadership experience held annually October through March. A group of 30 or fewer students are selected for a program designed by past participants. It includes full day sessions with class visits to businesses and nonprofit organizations to meet experts and influencers on local issues and hot topics facing the community. It’s a chance for them understand how Greensboro works so they can become better advocates and problem-solvers, build their resumes with real-world leadership experience, and meet other driven teens. “It was a great opportunity to meet a lot of kids around the city who are doing great things,” said Cameron Blizard, 18, an YLG graduate.

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FREE arthritis relief and better balance through slow, gentle movement. Smith Active Adult Center 50+ | weekly 336-373-7564 TAIROGA This class offers a Tai Chi warm-up, moderate aerobics, TAI CHI for Arthritis and Fall Prevention This class offers WATER AEROBICS Great aerobic workout that is also low impact. Smith Active Adult Center 50+ | reoccurring 6-week sessions 336-373-7564 WATER ARTHRITIS Water aerobics class designed for those with arthritis or limited mobility. Smith Active Adult Center 50+ | reoccurring 6-week sessions 336-373-7564 YOGA ON THE MAT This traditional yoga class is practiced on a mat on the floor. Smith Active Adult Center 50+ | weekly 336-373-7564 $$$ FREE $$$$ FREE and a yoga cool-down. Smith Active Adult Center 50+ | weekly 336-373-7564

Programs

ACTIVE ADULTS

Programs for adults 50 years old and better. More info: www.greensboro-nc.gov/ActiveAdults or 336-373-7564.

AHOY This class has intervals of cardio and strength training for a full-body workout. Brown Recreation Center, Griffin Recreation Center, Leonard Recreation Center, Lewis Recreation Center, Lindley Recreation Center, Peeler Recreation Center, Smith Active Adult Center, Trotter Active Adult Center 50+ | weekly 336-373-7564 AQUA FIT A great low-impact water workout with a bit more intensity than a traditional FREE

FITNESS ROOMS Exercise in one of our state of the art fitness rooms utilizing weight machines, stationary bikes, elliptical, and more. Smith Active Adult Center, Trotter Active Adult Center 55+ | monthly and yearly passes available 336-373-7564 HOMEMADE RECIPES Calling all cooks! Share your favorite homemade recipes in a social environment. Each week will be a different food category. Warnersville Recreation Center 50+ | begins in February 336-373-5871 SAIL BALANCE CLASS (Staying Active and Independent for Life) This class will increase strength and balance and help reduce the chance of falling. Smith Active Adult Center 50+ | weekly 336-373-7564 FREE FREE $$$$

water aerobics class. Smith Active Adult Center 50+ | reoccurring 6-week sessions 336-373-7564 $$$

CHAIR YOGA This gentle form of yoga is practiced sitting in a chair. Smith Active Adult Center 50+ | weekly 336-373-7564 FREE

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SMITH AND TROTTER ACTIVE ADULT CENTERS Parks & Recreation expands opportunities for adults 50 plus.

Goodbye “seniors,” hello “active adults.” Greensboro has traded in the “senior” label for something that’s a more accurate description of what it offers older generations. Last year Parks and Recreation renamed its senior center the “Smith Active Adult Center” and dropped the age range for people who can participate in activities there from 55 to 50. This spring, the department opens the revamped Trotter Recreation Center with a new focus on activities for older adults to meet the ever-growing needs of seniors in the city. “This is an active, energetic welcoming place for all ages and abilities,” said Greensboro Parks and Recreation’s Jennie Matkins, who oversees programming for older adults. “It’s not a place of just old people sitting around. It’s a very active building. It is a very active environment.” The centers offer free fitness classes and a low-cost fitness center. Smith has aquatics classes in its indoor pool. Fannie Thompson, 73, a Greensboro resident and a member of the Smith Center advisory board, takes the arthritis aqua program to “stay fit and active, making sure my limbs are able to move.” But there are also more intense activities. “We have classes from chair balance all the way up to Zumba and boot camp and cardio sculpt and yoga

on the mat for those younger, able-bodied folks who want a good workout,” Matkins said. Ellen Drehmann, 66, a Greensboro resident, visits the fitness room, joins in some of the craft activities, and visits to play cards with friends. “A lot of times there is a misconception that we are kind of a rehab (facility). We are not. We are active, vital seniors that are looking for place to be active and creative,” Drehmann said. The centers also host a range of social activities – including craft clubs, dances, hiking outings, and day trips – plus regular speakers on topics like retirement and Medicare. Trotter has a small computer lab with six public computers, available for workshops or personal use. Trotter’s proximity to Hester Park, with its fishing pond, archery range, and walking track, also have the department considering new program opportunities.

Smith Active Adult Center 2401 Fairview St. Trotter Active Adult Center 3906 Betula St. Hours of Operation: Mondays to Thursdays, 8 am to 8 pm Fridays, 9 am to 8 pm Saturdays: 9 am to 1 pm Sundays, Closed More info: www.greensboro-nc.gov/ActiveAdults

Plan your Visit

Admission is free

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Programs for individuals with disabilities. More details: www.greensboro-nc.gov/AIR or 336-373-2954.

AUDIO DARTS Visually-impaired participants gather to play audio darts. Glenwood Recreation Center 18+ | weekly 336-373-2929 BOWLING A weekly program for participants to bowl and socialize. Each participant has the opportunity to bowl two games. Adaptive equipment is available if needed. Triad Lanes All ages | weekly 336-373-2954 CHAIR FITNESS A weekly fitness program designed to increase muscular strength, range of motion, and flexibility from a seated position. Smith Active Adult Center 18+ | ongoing 336-373-7564 CHALLENGER FLAG FOOTBALL In partnership with the Arc of Greensboro and Proehlific Park this program welcomes individuals with disabilities to build skills and meet new friends. Proehlific Park 10-30 years | 6-week session 336-373-2954 $ FREE FREE FREE

COMMUNITY DAY TRIPS This is a fun opportunity for participants to go out into the community to explore new places and socialize with peers. Various locations 18+ | monthly January to May 336-373-2954 SOCIAL HOUR A weekly program to play cards or walk in the gym while socializing and meeting new friends in a fun and friendly environment. Lindley Recreation Center 18+ | weekly 336-373-2954 FREE $

ADAPTIVE & INCLUSIVE RECREATION (AIR)

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COMMUNITY PERFORMING ENSEMBLES Play an instrument or sing? Join one of the 14 community performing ensembles ranging from orchestra to band to chorus and

everything in between. Greensboro Cultural Center All ages | See website for rehearsal schedules. 336-373-2547

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ARTS & CULTURE Greensboro sponsors music, drama, and art programs for all ages. More info: www.gsocityarts.org or www.greensboro-nc.gov/RecCenters.

DANCE CLASSES Offering classes in all styles of dance including modern, hip-hop, and ballet. Dance Project, Greensboro Cultural Center All ages | weekly 336-373-2727 $$$$

ABRAKADOODLE ART Classes are available for all ages and are all about creativity and expression! Leonard Recreation Center All ages 336-297-4889 BALLET/TAP/JAZZ Dance Combo introduces youth to ballet, tap, and jazz. Students will learn the basic concepts and explore the steps to these classic styles. Leonard Recreation Center 5-8 years | weekly 336-297-4889 BOLD AND TAKING OVER DANCE GROUP Dance group provides creative expression to youth. Brown Recreation Center 5-17 years | weekly 336-373-2920 CAROLINA CLAY GUILD An organization of people who work with clay whose purpose is to provide the opportunity for members and the public to gain experience with ceramics. Leonard Recreation Center $$ $$$$ $

CAROLINA LADYBUGS A combination of dance and gymnastics. Lewis Recreation Center 5-17 years | weekly 336-373-3330 CHINESE ASSOCIATION DANCE Class focuses on traditional Asian dances. Glenwood Recreation Center 18+ | weekly 336-373-2929 CLOGGERS Group of community members who meet and practice the dance form of clogging. Lewis Recreation Center All ages | weekly 336-373-3330 COFFEE AND CANVAS Provide a social setting for active older adults to socialize through FREE FREE $$

KINDERMUSIK CLASSES Early childhood music classes where children experience music of varying styles, genres, and cultures while interacting and engaging in movement, rhythm, and vocal activities that develop more than just music skills. Music Center, Greensboro Cultural Center Newborn-5 years | weekly 336-373-2547 MUSIC PRIVATE INSTRUCTION Comprehensive group and private instruction program offering instruction on violin, cello, voice, clarinet, flute, piano, percussion, and guitar. Music Center, Greensboro Cultural Center 4+ | ongoing 336-373-2547 $$$$ $$$$

painting and coffee. Griffin Recreation Center

50+ | monthly 336-373-2928

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No Cost $1 - 25 $26 - 50 $51 - 75 $75 + PRICE GUIDE FREE $ $$ $$$ $$$$

18+ | quarterly 336-297-4889

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MUSIC THERAPY CLASSES Small groups for children and adults with disabilities. Music activities used to achieve social, cognitive, motor, and communication goals. Classes are inclusive and open to individuals of all abilities. Allegro Music Therapy, Greensboro SQUARE DANCE A fun low impact exercise for both the body and the mind. Our experienced dancers revel in the joy of the dance and the camaraderie. Experienced dancers only. Leonard Recreation Center, Lindley Recreation Center 18+ | weekly 336-297-4889 $$$$ $ Cultural Center 12+ | weekly 336-373-2547 BRIDGE A challenging, stimulating game that enhances mental acuity, math skills, and partnership communication. It keeps aging minds young and helps young minds develop new skills . Leonard Recreation Center, Lewis Recreation Center 18+ | weekly 336-373-2558 CHESS CLUB A class for youth and adults to learn the basics and fundamentals of chess and compete. Lewis Recreation Center All ages | weekly 336-373-3330 FREE $

WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS Monthly theatre workshops for teens and adults. Each class offers a unique opportunity to learn an aspect of theatre or film. The Drama Center, Greensboro Cultural Center

TRI-CITY HUSTLERZ LINE DANCING A hip-hop line dancing class with beginner and experienced level courses. Glenwood Recreation Center 18+ 336-373-2929 VISUAL ART CLASSES Art classes for all skill levels in oil painting, pottery, watercolor, sculpting, and drawing. Art Alliance, Greensboro Cultural Center All ages | ongoing 336-373-2725 WE DANZ – DANCE CLASSES Youth class covers various FREE $$$$

13+ | ongoing 336-373-2974

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types of dance and has seasonal performances. Glenwood Recreation Center 13-17 years 336-373-2929

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CARDS & OTHER GAMES

Greensboro Recreation Centers hosts a variety of groups that meet for cards or other games. More info: www.greensboro-nc.gov/RecCenters.

MAH JONGG A tile-based game that was developed in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 18th century. It is commonly played by four players and offers an intellectual challenge in a fun social setting. Leonard Recreation Center 50+ | weekly 336-297-4889 SCRABBLE CLUB A class for youth and adults to play and learn the fundamentals of Scrabble. Lewis Recreation Center All ages 336-373-3330 FREE FREE

GAME ROOM OPEN PLAY Game room includes a Playstation 4, Xbox, Basketball Shootout, and Giant Connect Four. Peeler Recreation Center 18 & under | Tuesdays and Saturdays 336-373-5877 PINOCHLE A trick taking, ace- ten card game for four players played with a 48-card deck. Challenge your mind and enjoy your friends while playing this game. Leonard Recreation Center 50+ | weekly 336-297-4889 FREE FREE

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WALK 15 A low-impact, high- intensity aerobics class that people of all fitness levels can accomplish. Movements are easy to learn and can be modified for various intensity levels. Lewis Recreation Center, Windsor Recreation Center All ages | weekly 336-373-5845 YOGA Basic yoga class for all levels. Fee includes membership to Griffin Fitness Room. Griffin Recreation Center 18+ | weekly 336-373-2928 YOGA All ages and abilities welcome. Join us to develop new skills and create your own yoga practice on and off the mat. Yoga mats are provided. Glenwood Recreation Center, Lindley Recreation Center, Smith Active Adult Center All ages | weekly 336-373-2558 ZUMBA Ditch the workout and join the party! Zumba integrates aerobic exercise with dance and upbeat music. Craft Recreation Center, Glenwood Recreation Center, Griffin Recreation Center All ages | weekly 336-373-2558 ZUMBA FOR BEGINNERS This gentler form of Zumba is great for beginners or to add variety to $$ $ FREE $

HEALTH & WELLNESS Greensboro offers a wide range of wellness programs at recreation and active adult centers. More info: www.greensboro-nc.gov/RecCenters or www.greensboro-nc.gov/ActiveAdults.

CHAIR FITNESS A weekly fitness program designed to increase muscular strength, range of motion, and flexibility

KARATE Learn how to reach your full potential through martial arts. Instructors provide expert training in a fun, safe, and disciplined environment so participants develop focus, respect, discipline, self-esteem, and responsibility. Brown Recreation Center, Craft Recreation Center, Leonard Recreation Center, Lewis Recreation Center, Lindley Recreation Center All ages | weekly 336-373-2558 T.O.P.S. (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) Tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Lindley Recreation Center, Windsor Recreation Center, Smith Active Adult Center 18+ | weekly 336-373-2558 TOTAL BODY DANCE High impact dance class. Lewis Recreation Center 18+ | weekly 336-373-3330 $$ $ FREE

from a seated position. Trotter Active Adult Center 18+ | weekly 336-373-2927 FREE

GRIEF SUPPORT Support group for those dealing with a loss. Smith Active Adult Center 18+ | weekly 336-373-7564 FITNESS ROOMS Exercise in one of our state of the art fitness rooms utilizing weight machines, stationary bikes, elliptical, and more. Griffin Recreation Center, Peeler Recreation Center, Warnersville Recreation 14 + | monthly and yearly passes available 336-373-2558 FREE $$$$

your workout routine. Smith Active Adult Center 18+ | weekly 336-373-7564

FREE

No Cost $1 - 25 $26 - 50 $51 - 75 $75 + PRICE GUIDE FREE $ $$ $$$ $$$$

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LA LECHE LEAGUE OF GREENSBORO Provides information, encouragement, and support for all pregnant and breastfeeding parents in our community. Leonard Recreation Center 18+ | meets first Friday of the month 336-297-4889 TRIAD TOAST MASTERS Participants improve speaking ability, learn to feel more comfortable in front of an audience, and hone leadership skills. Leonard Recreation Center 18+ | ongoing 336-297-4889 $$ FREE THE LOOPERS SEWING CLASS Learn to use a serger and work on sewing projects. Leonard Recreation Center 18+ | meets fourth Wednesday of the month 336-297-4889 NAT GREENE FLY FISHERS Promotes outdoor activities, education in the art of fly-fishing, fly tying, and the joy of meeting new people. Leonard Recreation Center 18+ | meets second Tuesday of the month 336-297-4889 PIEDMONT TRIAD WOODTURNERS A meeting place for local woodturners to share ideas, techniques, tools, and information on woods and suppliers. Leonard Recreation Center All ages | meets second Tuesday of the month 336-297-4889 STAMP CLUB A group whose interests cover the entire range of stamps and stamp collecting. Lindley Recreation Center 18+ | meets second Tuesday of the month 336-373-2930 TRIAD OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHERS Dedicated to helping members learn and enjoy the art of outdoor photography. For amateur and accomplished photographers. Leonard Recreation Center 18+ | meets first Thursday of the month 336-297-4889 FREE FREE FREE FREE $$

AIR PLANE FLYERS MODEL AIRPLANE Open group for community members to come fly and learn about model planes. Lewis Recreation Center All ages | weekly 336-373-3330 COIN CLUB Community members meet to share and hold discussions about different coins. Lewis Recreation Center All ages | weekly 336-373-3330 GATE CITY QUILT GUILD Create handmade items for the annual quilt show. Produce and create quilts and receiving blankets for Women’s Hospital and other programs that assist people in need. Leonard Recreation Center 18+ | meets third Monday of the month 336-297-4889 GREENSBORO BEAD GROUP Learn seed bead jewelry techniques and create beautiful jewelry for Greensboro Recreation Centers host a variety of groups that meet to enjoy their hobbies together. More info: www.greensboro-nc.gov/RecCenters. HOBBIES FREE FREE FREE fun and stress relief. Leonard Recreation Center 18+ | meets third Thursday of the month 336-297-4889 Greensboro Recreation Centers host various special interest groups. More info: www.greensboro-nc.gov/RecCenters. SPECIALTY FREE CAROLINA DOG TRAINING Classes available to the community to provide puppy training and dog obedience. Lewis Recreation Center All ages | 6-week sessions 336-273-8828 $$$$

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GREENSBORO BADMINTON CLUB A club that promotes the practice of badminton by everyone. Leonard Recreation Center All ages | weekly 336-297-4889 OPEN GYM Offers adults a chance to play basketball, improve skills, and make friends. All recreation centers 18+ PGA H.O.P.E. (HELPING OUR PATRIOTS EVERYWHERE) A golf program for all military veterans. Instruction taught by local PGA professionals. Gillespie Golf Course All ages | begins in April 336-373-5850 PICKLEBALL Open play available, as well as workshops for all levels of pickleball enthusiasts. Greensboro Sportsplex, Smith Community Park, Lake Daniel Park, Glenwood Recreation Center All ages START SMART FLAG FOOTBALL Participants will develop proper motor skills in a safe environment without the pressure of competition. An adult is required to participate with the child. Greensboro Sportsplex 3-5 years | 6-week sessions 336-373-2929 Development) Zone emphasizes safety, fundamental skills, team work, good sportsmanship, and a positive body image for all children. Ages 5-13 for cheer. Ages 7-12 for football. 5-13 years | registration opens in March 336-373-2955 $$ $$ $ FREE FREE $ R.E.D. ZONE FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING R.E.D. (Recreation, Education,

No Cost $1 - 25 $26 - 50 $51 - 75 $75 + PRICE GUIDE FREE $ $$ $$$ $$$$

SPORTS

Greensboro offers opportunities for adults and kids to learn a sport with a team or as an individual. More info: www.greensboro-nc.gov/sports.

ADULT 45+ SOFTBALL Register as an individual. Participate in a fun, safe, and enjoyable physical activity in order to socialize, compete, and develop positive relationships. Various locations 45+ | registration opens in June 336-373-2946 ADULT CO-ED & MEN’S MODIFIED SOFTBALL Register as a team. Various locations 18+ | registration opens in June 336-373-2955 ADULT KICKBALL Designed to provide adults the opportunity to participate in a fun, safe, and enjoyable physical activity in order to socialize, compete, and develop positive relationships. Various locations 18+ | registration opens in June 336-373-2794 AL LOWE BOXING CLUB A club membership entitles you to free training. No boxing experience is required. The boxing club also serves as a fitness gym and is used for conditioning by all members. Lindley Recreation Center 12+| Mondays - Thursdays 336-373-2931 $$$$ $$$$ $$ $$

DELTA H FENCERS Program is designed for all ages to learn the sport of fencing regardless of skill level. Glenwood Recreation Center All ages | weekly 336-373-2929 GAME CHANGER! BASKETBALL Enhances and elevates skill levels through training fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding techniques, offensive and defensive footwork slides, shuffles, man-to-man, and more. Leonard Recreation Center 5-14 years | January 2020 336-297-4889 GIRLS BASKETBALL CLINIC Participants will learn the fundamentals of basketball. $ $

Craft Recreation Center 5-17 years | weekly 336-373-2922

FREE

GIRLS BASKETBALL CLINIC Focuses on fundamentals, including defense, ball handling, shooting, teamwork, and endurance. Windsor Recreation Center 5-12 years | Mondays and

Wednesdays 336-373-5854

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Programs for kids and teens. More info: www.gsoparksandrec.org. BOOKS IN THE GARDEN

KANGAROO HIKE Caregivers and kids enjoy a moderate hike together explore their senses and the natural environment. Bicentennial Garden 5 & under | 2nd and 4th Thursdays • 9 am 336-373-7757 PAINTING IN THE PARK This is an outdoors painting session. Odd months are finger painting, even months use paint brushes. Hester Park 1-10 years | 3rd Tuesdays • 3:45-4:45 pm 336-373-7757 PIZZA-N-PAINT A social setting where kids can paint and eat pizza. Each week will have a different theme. Warnersville Recreation Center 5-12 years | weekly 336-373-5871 SUMMER NIGHT LIGHTS The City’s signature summertime teen program offers a wide range of free activities and special events at local parks, recreation centers, and libraries. This year’s roundup includes basketball skills clinics, boxing lessons, pool parties, and classes for painting, photography, cooking, and dance. Various locations 13-17 years 336-373-7617 FREE FREE FREE $

TACKLE BOX TOTS Children will learn to fish, with caregiver assistance. Program is catch and release. No prior experience necessary. Children’s fishing poles are provided to registered participants. Lake Townsend 5-10 years | 1st Thursday of the month 336-373-7757 YOGA FOR KIDS Using mindful movement, games, share circles, breath work, and visualization, kids explore their natural flexibility, develop more strength, and counter the stress of their daily lives. Greensboro Sportsplex Ages 6-12 | Wednesdays and Fridays • 3:45-4:45 pm 336-373-7757 YOUTH LEADERSHIP GREENSBORO (YLG) Designed for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to develop leadership skills to make a difference in their community. Following the youth empowerment model, this program is organized by teens who have graduated from the program. $ $

Storytime and crafts with kids and caregivers. Children get to take home a free book. Offered in partnership with Ready for School, Ready for Life. Gateway Gardens 5 & under | June 9 - August 18, Tuesdays • 9:30 am 336-373-7757 COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT) Offers high school students real work experience, service learning hours, and leadership skills at one of our summer camp locations during a four-week session. Rising sophomores+ | Registration begins February 17 336-373-7507 DRILL TEAM Training, tutoring, and activities for youth to learn to control behavioral patterns through discipline cultivated in military oriented principles. Windsor Recreation Center Ages 5-17 | Thursdays, 6-8 pm 336-373-5845 FAMILY GARDENING PROGRAM This hands-on program teaches families how to grow their own vegetables. Steelman Park Community Garden Adults with kids 4-18 | 8-week program beginning June 11 336-373-4549 GREENSBORO YOUTH COUNCIL (GYC) A membership-based organization that provides Guilford County students year- $$$ FREE FREE FREE

Glenwood Recreation Center Ages 15-18 | Apply May 1 336-373-7617

$$$

round service learning and volunteer opportunities. Greensboro Cultural Center High Schoolers 336-373-2740

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No Cost $1 - 25 $26 - 50 $51 - 75 $75 + PRICE GUIDE FREE $ $$ $$$ $$$$

ARCHERY RANGE Equipment is available for rent or participants may bring their own. Instructor is available for assistance. Ongoing May 1 through October 15 every other Tuesday and every other Wednesday, 4-7 pm. Reservations

BOCCE BALL Bocce, also known as Italian lawn bowling, is one of the most widely played and oldest lawn games in the world. Outdoor bocce court available for play. Smith Active Adult Center 50+ DISC GOLF 18-hole disc golf courses offer challenging play for participants of all skill levels. Barber Park, Keeley Park All ages FISHING Fish species vary by location. Everyone over the age of 16 needs a NC State fishing license. Lake Brandt, Lake Higgins, Lake Townsend, Country Park, Keeley Park, Hester Park All ages $ FREE FREE

GUIDED FULL MOON PADDLES Paddle under the full moon in a kayak or on a paddleboard. Relax and experience nature as it emerges after sunset on a summer night. Free if you bring your own boat. Lake Brandt All Ages | May 7, June 5, July 5, August 3, September 2 336-373-3741 HORSESHOES A lawn game played using horseshoes and two throwing targets set in a lawn. Outdoor horseshoe pits available for play dawn until dusk. Smith Active Adult Center 50+ KAYAKING 101 New or beginner paddlers build confidence and skills on the water. Class covers water safety, fitting life vest and kayak, getting in/out of the boat, launching from shore, and proper paddle strokes. Lake Brandt 13+ | weekly May to August 336-373-3741 $ FREE $$

required. Hester Park All ages

$

BIG BASS BATTLE A year-round tournament for anglers at City lakes. The angler that catches the largest bass each month wins. Monthly winners are invited for the Big Bass Battle Fish Off to compete for a $1,000 prize. Lake Brandt, Lake Higgins, Lake Townsend All ages | ongoing Sponsored by Field and Stream 336-373-3739 BOAT RENTALS Rental of solo and tandem kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and sailboats. Lake Higgins, Lake Brandt, Lake Townsend Ages 9+ restrictions apply FREE

GOLFING 9- or 18-hole golf course, short course, and driving range. Gillespie Golf Course All ages $

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KEELEY PARK DISC GOLF COURSE Northeast Greensboro course drawing rave reviews from disc golfers. It isn’t even a year old, and already the new Keeley Park Disc Golf Course is a favorite among Triad players. The course and new mountain bike trail are the first features of this second phase of Keeley Park development. Andrew Duvall and Michael Shugart of Innova Disc Golf designed the 18-hole course. “The City of Greensboro wanted to invest in their community with a top level course,” Duvall said. “Keeley Park is as nice of a park as you will find in the country and the disc golf course had to match.” The course shows off rolling hills, large open areas, wooded areas, and even a fairway through a bamboo forest. “It’s a lot like designing a great trail. It needs to tell a story, and you need to have variety both in what you are playing and a variety in what you are looking at,” Duvall said. Disc golf is played with rules similar to traditional golf. The Keeley Park course offers par 3s, 4s, and 5s. Several holes have two tee pads, so players can get a variety of different experiences from the same course. It can be enjoyed by beginners and tournament players. A disc golf course pro shop will open at the Keeley Park Sprayground later this year.

LITTLES ON THE LAKE Discover nature beginning with a story, followed by outdoor, hands-on nature exploration. End with a fun activity or craft to take home. Come prepared to actively participate with your child. Lake Higgins 0-5 years | weekly 336-373-3739 $

NIGHT BASS FISHING TOURNAMENT This is a night fishing contest open to anglers with their own boats. Lake Townsend All ages | First Friday of the month April to October NIGHT PADDLES Participants enjoy a sunset kayaking or paddle boarding at one Greensboro city lake every Wednesday and third Friday May to August. Participants can choose to paddle with a friend or a guide. Lake Higgins, Lake Brandt, Lake Townsend All ages PEDAL BOATS Solo or tandem pedal boat rentals offered May to October. Country Park All ages $ $

$

4110 Keeley Rd., McLeansville Hours of Operation: February, 8 am-5 pm; March-April, 8 am-7 pm; May-August, 8 am-8 pm Course rules, scorecard, and more: www.greensboro-nc.gov/keeleydiscgolf

Want to play?

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TRAILS With almost 100 miles of trails and greenways – including garden paths, mountain bike trails, paved greenways, and watershed trails – there is something for everyone. Various locations All ages SAND VOLLEYBALL Just like indoor volleyball, the objective of the game is to send the ball over the net and to ground on the opponent’s side of the court. Hester Park All ages WOMEN’S PADDLE Enjoy cool mornings, calm water, and a fun group of women. Bring your own boat or rent one at the lake as we paddle together and soak up the benefits of the outdoors and good company. Lake Brandt 18+ $ FREE FREE

PENTAQUE COURT The objective is to score points by having balls closer to the target than your opponent after all balls have been thrown. Equipment not provided at this time. Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden All ages POOLS Cool off this summer in one of our four outdoor swimming pools. Free swim, lap swim, fitness classes, and more are available. Details www. greensboro-nc.gov/pools. Lindley Pool, Peeler Pool, Warnersville Pool, Windsor Pool All ages PUBLIC TROUT FISHING Lake Higgins hatchery pond is open to the public for trout fishing November through February. This is not a catch a release fishing opportunity, all fish caught must be weighed and anglers will be charged accordingly. Lake Higgins All ages $ $ FREE

PUMP TRACK The mountain biking course features beginner and intermediate tracks of continuous red clay dirt rollers and berms. Keeley Park All ages FREE SPRAYGROUNDS Cool off this summer at one of our two spraygrounds open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Also available for

private party rentals. Barber Park, Keeley Park All ages

TENNIS OPEN PLAY Open Play tennis facilities are available and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Various locations All ages FREE

No Cost $1 - 25 $26 - 50 $51 - 75 $75 + PRICE GUIDE FREE $ $$ $$$ $$$$

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