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Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources
January - April 2021
Program Brochure
INFORMATION Fuquay-Varina Community Center Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources
820 S. Main St. Administrative Office
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 405 Spring Ave.
(919) 552-1430 Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-3112 Fax (919) 552-9140
info@fvparks.org or www.fvparks.org
Hours of Operation:
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 9:00pm *Hours subject to change due to COVID-19
Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm
*Hours subject to change due to COVID-19 or Administration
program demands
Jonathan Cox, Director
Closings: jcox@fuquay-varina.org
New Years - Dec. 31 @ 5pm - Jan. 3
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Jan. 16 & 18 Anthony DiMarzio, Assistant Director
Good Friday & Easter - Apr. 2 & 3 adimarzio@fuquay-varina.org
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Staff Leslie Boller, Events & Marketing Specialist
lboller@fuquay-varina.org
Recreation Program Division
Gerard O’Connell, Senior Recreation Support Specialist
Beth Overman, Recreation Program Administrator goconnell@fuquay-varina.org
boverman@fuquay-varina.org
Parks Division
Tiffany Trice, Senior Recreation Support Specialist
ttrice@fuquay-varina.org Chris Newsom, Parks & Grounds Superintendent
cnewsom@fuquay-varina.org
Donnie Dix, Recreation Center Assistant
Jason Jones, Assistant Parks & Grounds Superintendent
Athletic Program Division jpjones@fuquay-varina.org
Adam Hairr, Athletic Program Administrator Tony Smith, Parks & Grounds Supervisor
ahairr@fuquay-varina.org
Trey Baggett, Athletic Program Specialist
tbaggett@fuquay-varina.org Inclement Weather Procedure
In the event of inclement weather,
Thomas DeGruchy, Athletic Program Specialist cancellations and closing will be posted
tdegruchy@fuquay-varina.org to the Parks and Recreation webpage
under the “Field Status” icon near the
Sidney Peterson, Athletic Program Specialist middle of the page. Visit www.fvparks.
speterson@fuquay-varina.org
org. A recorded message with weather
information is also available by dialing
919-552-2698. Updates are made
weekdays by 4pm and on weekends by
8am. Any decisions made after these
times will be made at the field by officials
and/or Athletic Staff.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INFORMATION
YOUTH & PRESCHOOL 4 - 19
Youth Sports 4-8
Youth Tennis 9 & 14 - 15
CPR: Infant, Child & Adult 9
Prevention Classes 9
Code Wiz 10 - 12
Young Chefs/ Storybook Chef 12
Dynamic Martial Arts 13
Tae Kwon Do 13
Ninpodo Gendai Ninjutsu 13
Snapology Classes 16 - 18
Drumming 19
TEENS 20
Teen Council Events & Fun 20
Agape Family Foundation 20
Private Tennis Lessons 20
ADULT PROGRAMS 21 - 23
Intro Essential Oils 21
Cardio, Core & Strength 21
Workout Room 21
Adult Sports 21
Zumba 21 & 22
Krav Maga 22
Yoga Flow 22
Gentle Yoga 22
DDP Yoga 22
Quilling Craft 23 Town of Fuquay-Varina Elected Officials
Face/Body Scrub 23
Candle Making 23 John W. Byrne, Mayor
Beginner Painting 23 jbyrne@fuquay-varina.org
Creative Chocolates 23
Make & Take Workshop 23 Blake Massengill, Mayor Pro Tempore
bmassengill@fuquay-varina.org
ACTIVE ADULTS (SENIORS) 24 - 25
DIY With Fuquay 24 Larry Smith, Commissioner
Current Technologies 24 lsmith@fuquay-varina.org
Technical Help Desk 24
Games 24 William H. Harris, Commissioner
Acrylic Painting 25 wharris@fuquay-varina.org
Healing Rhythms 25
Line Dance 25 Marilyn Gardner, Commissioner
Pickleball 25 mgardner@fuquay-varina.org
FACILITY INFORMATION 26 - 27 Jason Wunsch, Commissioner
PARK PROJECT INFORMATION 28 jwunsch@fuquay-varina.org
*All programs subject to change based on
restrictions and guidelines set forth by the
Governor and CDC as well as the
Town of Fuquay-Varina. Please call before
attending (919)552-1430
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YOUTH & PRESCHOOL
SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION
Spring Youth Sports Programs
Registration Opens: Jan. 18, 2021
Registration Closes: Jan. 30, 2021 @ 5:00pm
Late Registration Period: Jan. 30 @ 5:00pm - Feb. 13, 2021
Cost: $50/residents; $80/non-residents
*Late fee of $10/residents and $15/non-residents applies
after registration deadline. Financial hardship discounts
are available for residents and non-residents (must
qualify for WCPSS free or reduced lunch or provide copy
of Federally issued Medicaid card)
SPORTS INFORMATION
Fuquay-Varina Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources
promotes sportsmanship, fair play and fun through a
variety of youth sports program offerings. Children will
have the opportunity to develop new skills in a safe
and positive environment. All participants will need to
complete a registration waiver and provide a copy of their
WE NEED YOU!
birth certificate. Program participants may be responsible VOLUNTEER COACHES
for providing additional equipment depending upon the
sport. All coaches (head and assistants) must be approved
by the Fuquay-Varina Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Register online by visiting www.fvparks.org and selecting Resources Department (FVPRCRD). Coaches will
the “Register Now” icon in the middle of the page. If be subject to background checks. All coaches must
new to FVPRCR, you will need to create an account. submit applications prior to the league draft date. All
New accounts are approved daily by staff. If you register approved coaches will receive a Town of
for a new account after hours, your account will not be Fuquay-Varina coaches’ shirt and wristband. In order
approved until the next business day. to register as a coach, please visit www.fvparks.org
and complete the coaches’ application by hovering
Register in person by visiting the Fuquay-Varina over the sports tab and selecting coaches application.
Community Center located at 820 S. Main Street, Follow the instructions on the screen. Coaches must
Fuquay-Varina. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday complete all steps in order to be approved. When
8:00am to 5:00pm and closed on Saturday & Sunday. completing the background check portion, you will
*Hours subject to change due to COVID 19 need the organization (Town of Fuquay-Varina) and
the good deed code (xd4cwoa).
REFUND POLICY INCLEMENT WEATHER
Full refunds will be awarded to participants who
have made a written request to the Athletic Program
PROCEDURE
Administrator prior to the formation of teams in the In the event of inclement weather, cancellations and
respective league. All written requests turned in following closing will be posted to the Parks and Recreation
the formation of teams but before the start of scheduled webpage under the “Field Status” icon near the
games will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be middle of the page. Visit www.fvparks.org. A recorded
issued after the start of scheduled games. Medical message with weather information is also available by
hardships, at any time, will be refunded a prorated dialing 919-552-2698. Updates are made weekdays
fee based on the number of games the team has by 4pm and on weekends by 8am. Any decisions
played when the request is submitted. Late fees and made after these times will be made at the field by
convenience fees are non-refundable. officials and/or Athletic Staff.
*All programs subject to change based
on restrictions and guidelines set forth
by the Governor and CDC as well as the
Town of Fuquay-Varina.
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YOUTH & PRESCHOOL
YOUTH VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
Youth Volleyball Ages 9 - 17
Age cut-off date: Jan. 1, 2021 (Hint: player age on 1/1/21)
Practices will begin Mar. 20
Games will begin Apr. 5
Team rosters & practice schedules will be emailed to parents
by Mar. 5 *All Players must attend evaluations
Coaches Meeting: Feb. 25, 7:30pm at the Fuquay-Varina
Community Center (820 S. Main St)
10U Volleyball Ages 9 - 10
Evaluations: Feb. 20, 9:00am at the Fuquay-Varina
Community Center Gym (820 S Main St)
Draft: Feb. 27, 9:00am at the Fuquay-Varina Community
Center (820 S Main St)
12U Volleyball Ages 11 - 12
Evaluations: Feb. 20, 10:00am at the Fuquay-Varina
Community Center Gym (820 S Main St)
Draft: Feb. 27, 10:00am at the Fuquay-Varina Community
Center (820 S Main St)
14U Volleyball Ages 13 - 14
Evaluations: Feb. 20, 11:00am at the Fuquay-Varina
Community Center Gym (820 S Main St)
Draft: Feb. 27, 11:00am at the Fuquay-Varina Community YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Center (820 S Main St)
Youth Flag Football Ages 5 - 12
Age cut-off date: Jan. 1, 2021 (Hint: player age on 1/1/21)
17U Volleyball Ages 15 - 17
Practices begin Mar. 20
Evaluations: Feb. 20, 12:00pm at the Fuquay-Varina
Community Center Gym (820 S Main St) Games begin Apr. 10
Draft: Feb. 27, 12:00pm at the Fuquay-Varina Community Team rosters & practice schedules will be emailed to parents
Center (820 S Main St) by Mar. 5
Coaches Meeting: Feb. 23, 6:00pm at the Fuquay-Varina
Community Center (820 S Main St)
YOUTH CROSS COUNTRY
Cross Country Ages 8 - 15 6U Flag Football Ages 5 - 6
This 8-week program is designed to teach the sport of Teams assigned; no evaluations. Details will be posted online
cross country. Including all, but not limited to stretching, and emailed to parents.
proper conditioning, necessary nutrition, and correct running
practices. The program is designed to teach all these 9U Flag Football Ages 7 - 9
aspects through instruction, running, and entertaining games. Evaluations: Feb. 20, 3:30pm at Fleming Loop Park
(503 Fleming Loop Road) *All players must attend evaluations
Age cut-off date: Jan. 1, 2021 (Hint: player age on 1/1/21) Draft: Feb. 27, 3:30pm at the Fuquay-Varina Community
Team rosters & practice schedules will be emailed to parents Center (820 S. Main St)
by Mar. 12
Fee: $40 (Non-Residents: $70)
12U Flag Football Ages 10 - 12
Evaluations: Feb. 20, 4:00pm at Fleming Loop Park
Activity Dates: Wednesdays – Mar. 24 - May 12
(503 Fleming Loop Road) *All players must attend evaluations
Saturdays – Apr. 17 and May 15
Draft: Feb. 27, 4:00pm at the Fuquay-Varina Community
Center (820 S. Main St)
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YOUTH & PRESCHOOL YOUTH SOCCER CONT.
4U & 5U Soccer
Practices begin Mar. 6
Games begin Apr. 17
Team rosters & practice schedules will be emailed to
parents by Feb. 19
Coaches Meeting: Feb. 25, 6:00pm at the
Fuquay-Varina Community Center (820 S Main St)
6U & 7U
Practices begin Mar. 20
Games begin Apr. 10
Team rosters & practice schedules will be emailed to
parents by Mar. 5
Coaches Meeting: Feb. 22, 6:00pm at the
Fuquay-Varina Community Center (820 S Main St)
8U & Above
Practices begin Mar. 20
Games begin Apr. 10
Team rosters & practice schedules will be emailed to
parents by Mar. 5
Coaches Meeting: Feb. 22, 7:00pm at the
YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE
Fuquay-Varina Community Center (820 S Main St)
Youth Soccer Ages 3 - 17
Age cut-off date: Jan. 1, 2021 (Hint: player age on 1/1/21) Soccer Evaluations
Fleming Loop Park (503 Fleming Loop Road)
NEW! Start Smart Soccer Age 3 *All Players and coaches must attend evaluations. If a
Start Smart Soccer is a developmentally appropriate player is unable to attend, then they will be randomly placed
introductory soccer program for children 3 years old. on a team.
Start Smart Programs, created by the National Alliance for
Youth Sports, help kids get ready for sports and succeed 8U Boys – Feb. 20 at 8:30am
in life. It is an innovative step-by-step approach that builds 8U Girls – Feb. 20 at 8:30am
confidence and self-esteem in a fun and safe sports 10U Boys – Feb. 20 at 10:00am
environment. It was developed by top motor skill development 10U Girls – Feb. 20 at 10:00am
specialists in the field of youth sports. Parent-child groups 12U Boys – Feb. 20 at 12:30pm
perform motor skill tasks that gradually build confidence in 12U Girls – Feb. 20 at 12:30pm
children while they are having fun at the same time. Each 14U Boys – Feb. 20 at 2:00pm
Start Smart Program utilizes the Start Smart Sports Readiness 15U Girls – Feb. 20 at 2:00pm
Test to help parents objectively measure kids’ abilities. As 17U Coed – Feb. 20 at 3:00pm
the program progresses and children show improvement, the
skills and exercises are altered so that each child remains Player Drafts
challenged. Parents spend quality time together with their Fuquay-Varina Community Center
child while learning how to properly teach and support them in (820 S. Main Street)
sports. Start Smart participants will develop proper motor skills
that will allow them to enjoy and succeed in their youth sports 8U Boys – Feb. 27 at 8:30am
future! 8U Girls – Feb. 27 at 8:30am
Day & Time: Wednesday, 5:45pm-6:45pm 10U Boys – Feb. 27 at 10:00am
Session: Mar. 3 – Apr. 14 (No Session Mar. 31) 10U Girls– Feb. 27 at 10:00am
Location: Fleming Loop Park (301 Fleming Loop Road) 12U Boys – Feb. 27 at 12:30pm
Day & Time: Saturday, 9:00am-10:00am 12U Girls – Feb. 27 at 12:00pm
14U Boys – Feb. 27 at 2:30pm
Session: Mar. 6 – Apr. 17 (No Session April 3)
15U Girls – Feb. 27 at 1:30pm
Location: Fleming Loop Park (301 Fleming Loop Road)
17U Coed – Feb. 27 at 3:00pm
Maximum Participation: 30
Fee: $40 (NR: $70)
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YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE
YOUTH & PRESCHOOL
Youth Baseball Ages 6 - 15
Age cut-off date: May 1, 2021. (Hint: player age on 5/1/21)
Practices will begin Mar. 27
Games will begin the week of Apr. 12
Team rosters & practice schedules will be emailed to parents
by Mar. 12
Coaches Meeting: Feb. 22, 6:00 PM at the Fuquay-Varina
Community Center (820 S Main St)
JR. Bambino & Bambino Baseball Ages 6 - 7
Teams assigned; no evaluations. Details will be posted online
and emailed to parents.
Due to the size of the league and anticipated growth, Bambino
was split into two (2) age groups, Jr Bambino (Age 6) and
Bambino (Age 7). Jr Bambino will continue to be machine
pitch/t-ball combination, while Bambino will be machine
pitch only. If numbers do not allow for the two leagues to be
operated separately, the leagues will be combined back into
one league.
Rookie Baseball Ages 8
Evaluations: Feb. 20, 8:30am at Action Park Field 1
(609 Wake Chapel Rd) *All players must attend evaluations.
Draft: Feb. 27, 8:30am at the Fuquay-Varina Community
Center (820 S. Main St)
Minor Baseball Ages 9 - 10
Evaluations: Feb. 20, Last Name A-L 10:30am; Last Name M-Z
11:30am at Action Park Field 1 (609 Wake Chapel Rd)
*All players must attend evaluations YOUTH T-BALL
Draft: Feb. 27, 10:30am at the Fuquay-Varina Community
Center (820 S. Main St) Youth T-Ball Ages 4 - 5
All participants must turn 4 on or prior to Jan. 1, 2021
Male participants cannot turn 6 on or before May 1, 2021
Major Baseball Ages 11 - 12
Female participants cannot turn 6 on or before Jan. 1, 2021
Evaluations: Feb. 20, 1:00pm at Action Park Field 2
(609 Wake Chapel Rd) *All players must attend evaluations. ***New this season: T-Ball will have a new format that will
Draft: Feb. 27, 1:00pm at the Fuquay-Varina Community help participants with fundamentals and growing a love of
Center (820 S. Main St) baseball and softball. This 10-week program will consist of
five (5) weeks of practice and five (5) weeks of games and
Junior Baseball Ages 13 - 15 all activities will be on Saturday.
Evaluations: Feb. 20, 2:30pm at Action Park Field 2
(609 Wake Chapel Rd) *All players must attend evaluations. Practices begin Mar. 6
Draft: Feb. 27, 2:30pm at the Fuquay-Varina Community Games begin Apr. 17
Center (820 S. Main St) Team rosters & practice schedules will be emailed to
parents by Feb. 19
Coaches Meeting: Feb. 23, 6:00pm at the Fuquay-Varina
Community Center (820 S Main St)
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YOUTH & PRESCHOOL MLB JR HOME RUN DERBY
NEW* MLB Jr. Home Run Derby
Major League Baseball and Fuquay-Varina Parks and
Recreation are teaming up once again to bring you the
Jr. Home Run Derby (JrHRD). The Jr. Home Run Derby
provides players an opportunity to participate in an exciting
home run derby contest. JrHRD is a FREE national
program from boys and girls 14 years of age and under.
The program includes three levels of competition with top
performers from the local level advance to regional level
and ultimately, the National Finals prior to the Major League
Baseball Home Run Derby during MLB All-Star Week.
Age cut-off date: July 17, 2021 (Hint: player age on 7/17/21)
Date: Apr. 21
YOUTH SOFTBALL LEAGUE Time: 6:00pm
Youth Softball Ages 6 - 13 Location: TBD
Age cut-off date: Jan. 1, 2021 (Hint: player age on 1/1/21)
Practices will begin Mar. 27 MLB PITCH, HIT & RUN
Games will begin the week of Apr. 12
MLB Pitch, Hit & Run
Team rosters & practice schedules will be emailed to
Major League Baseball and Fuquay-Varina Parks and
parents by Mar. 12
Recreation are teaming up once again for the MLB Pitch
Coaches Meeting: Feb. 23, 7:00pm at the Fuquay-Varina Hit and Run competition. Pitch, Hit and Run is the official
Community Center (820 S Main St) skills competition of Major League Baseball. This grassroots
program is designed to provide youngsters with an
7U Softball Ages 6 - 7 opportunity to compete, FREE of charge, in a competition
Teams assigned; no evaluations. Details will be posted that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball and
online and emailed to parents. softball skills. Boys and girls are divided into 4 age divisions
(7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14) and have a chance to advance
Due to the size of the league and anticipated growth, through four levels of competition, including the National
8U Softball was split into two age groups, 7U and 8U. If Finals at the 2020 MLB All Star Game.
numbers do not allow for the two leagues to be operated
separately, the leagues will be combined back into one Age cut-off date: July 17, 2021 (Hint: player age on 7/17/21)
league. Date: May 5
Time: 6:00pm
8U Softball Ages 8 Location: Action Park (609 Wake Chapel Rd)
Evaluations: Feb. 20, 1:00pm at South Park Field 1
(820 S Main St) *All players must attend evaluations.
Draft: Feb. 27, 1:00pm at the Fuquay-Varina Community
Center (820 S. Main St)
10U Softball Ages 9 - 10
Evaluations: Feb. 20, 2:30pm at South Park Field 1
(820 S Main St) *All players must attend evaluations.
Draft: Feb. 27, 2:30pm at the Fuquay-Varina Community
Center (820 S Main St)
13U Softball Ages 11 - 13
Evaluations: Feb. 20, 4:00pm at South Park Field 2
(820 S. Main Street) *All players must attend evaluations.
Draft: Feb. 27, 4:00pm at the Fuquay-Varina Community
Center (820 S Main St)
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YOUTH TENNIS PREVENTION CLASSES
YOUTH & PRESCHOOL
Youth Tennis Ages 6 - 12 Learning to Say No Ages 5 - 8
This program is for entry level players looking to To help students learn how to say no in response to
advance their skills and learn the game of tennis. pressures from peers and adults to do something they
Players will learn basic fundamentals in a positive think may be unsafe or harmful.
learning environment. Skill development will be built Day & Time: Friday, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
using USTA Net Generation’s drills and games. 6 week Session: Jan. 22
session with 2 day rain make ups. Location: Kitchen
Instructor: Michael McDuffie
Day & Time: Saturday, 9:00am - 10:00am Fee: Free
Session: Mar. 13 - Apr. 24 (No Class Apr. 3)
Location: Action Park Tennis Courts Considering Consequences Ages 9 - 12
To help students understand there are many
Instructor: Jessica Rigney consequences that may result from the use of drugs.
Min: 4 Max: 20 Day & Time: Friday, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Fee: $60 (NR: $75) Session: Jan. 29
Location: Kitchen
Instructor: Michael McDuffie
PRIVATE LESSONS Fee: Free
Private Tennis Lessons Ages 9 & Older
Private tennis lessons for juniors and adult Managing Stress Without Taking Drugs
beginners available year round. All lessons paid Ages 9 - 12
in advance at time of registration through the To help students recognize stress encountered in their
Community Center. The lessons are scheduled daily living and to suggest ways to deal with it other
directly with the professional and on schedule than by taking drugs.
availability. Contact Jessica Rigney at jessica. Day & Time: Saturday, 10:00am - 11:00am
rigney@gmail.com for more information and to Session: Feb. 13
schedule a time. Location: Kitchen
1 hour lesson: $50 (NR: $63) Instructor: Michael McDuffie
4 pack of lessons: $180 (NR: $225) Fee: Free
Location: Action Park
Instructor: Jessica Rigney Combating Media Influence on Drugs &
Violence Ages 9 - 12
CPR: INFANT, CHILD & ADULT To teach students relationship between social media
and teen drug use.
CPR: Infant, Child & Adult Ages 10 & Older Day & Time: Friday, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
In this three hour Heartsaver CPR/AED course taught Session: Mar. 19
by a certified CPR instructor. You will learn basic skills Location: Kitchen
in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and obstructed Instructor: Michael McDuffie
airway management for infants, young children, and Fee: Free
adults as well as learn to use an automated external
defibrillator (AED). Participants will receive an American Resisting Gang & Group Violence
Heart Assoc. Heartsaver Certification. Ages 9 - 12
Days & Times: Mondays, 6:00pm - 9:00pm or To teach the students the perspectives on gangs and
Saturdays, 9:00am - 12:00pm violence.
Session 1: Jan. 11 Day & Time: Saturday, 10:00am - 11:00am
Session 1A: Jan. 23 Session: Apr. 17
Session 2: Feb. 15 Location: Kitchen
Session 2A: Feb. 27 Instructor: Michael McDuffie
Session 3: Mar. 8 Fee: Free
Session 3A: Mar. 27
Session 4: Apr. 12 *All programs subject to change
Session 4A: Apr. 24 based on restrictions and guidelines
Location: Large Conference Room set forth by the Governor and CDC as
Instructor: Rachel Doss well as the Town of Fuquay-Varina.
Fee: $65 paid directly to instructor upon arrival. Make
checks out to Rachel Doss.
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YOUTH & PRESCHOOL MINECRAFT WORLD BUILDER DRAG N’ CODING
Minecraft World Builder Virtual Class Drag n’ Drop Coding Virtual Class Ages 7 - 9
Age 7 - 9 Love animations, storytelling with characters or making games?
Minecraft economy has never been so Using drag and drop, you’ll learn coding basics, and then the extent
exciting! You will learn how to run a city, of your creativity can be explored as you come up with and code
manage money, protect the environment, all your own ideas! You’ll create variables, loops, timers, functions and
with Minecraft! This is not coding based, but parallel programming, plus create a cool game or animation.
real-world economics, city planning, and life Day & Time: Mondays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
management! In Minecraft World Builder, Session 1: Jan. 25 - Mar. 1
you will be a part of a committee and learn Session 2: Mar. 8 - Apr. 12
to manage money by building onto your
ever-growing city with your peers! Mac or PC Day & Time: Friday, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Session 1: Jan. 29 - Mar. 12
required.
Day & Time: Thursday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm Day & Time: Wednesday, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Session 1: Jan. 21 - Mar. 4 Session 1: Mar. 17 - Apr. 21
Session 2: Mar. 11 - Apr. 15 Location: Virtual
Instructor: Code Wiz
Day & Time: Monday, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fee:$198 (NR: $248)
Session 1: Jan. 25 - Mar. 8
Session 2: Mar. 15 - Apr. 19
Location:Virtual MINECRAFT CODING
Instructor: Code Wiz
Fee:$198 (NR: $248) Minecraft Coding Virtual Class Ages 8 - 12
Create your dream Minecraft world using code! You’ll challenge
the odds, craft your own kinds of weapons, and build your
MINECRAFT WORLD BUILDER own minecraft worlds using code. Each student will gain an
understanding of programming within the context of Minecraft
Minecraft World Builder Virtual Class
modding. Students will learn basic concepts of coding such as
Ages 10 & Older loops, variables, conditionals, and more. Mac or PC required.
Minecraft economy has never been so Day & Time: Tuesday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
exciting! You will learn how to run a city, Session 1: Jan. 19 - Feb. 23
manage money, protect the environment, all Session 2: Mar. 2 - Apr. 6
with Minecraft! This is not coding based, but
real-world economics, city planning, and life Day & Time: Thursday, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
management! In Minecraft World Builder, Session 1: Jan. 28 - Mar. 11
you will be a part of a committee and learn Session 2: Mar. 18 - Apr. 22
to manage money by building onto your Location: Virtual
ever-growing city with your peers! Mac or PC Instructor: Code Wiz
required. Fee:$198 (NR: $248)
Day & Time: Thursday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Session 1: Jan. 21 - Mar. 4 CODE YOUR OWN ROBLOX GAME
Session 2: Mar. 11 - Apr. 15
Code Your Own Roblox Game Virtual Class Ages 7 - 9
Day & Time: Monday, 4:00pm - 5:00pm Become a Roblox game wiz using Lua! In this course, you will
Session 1: Jan. 25 - Mar. 8 use the many tools in Roblox to code terrific games, relying on
Session 2: Mar. 15 - Apr. 19 your imaginative capabilities to develop the world. You’ll create
Location:Virtual extensions to Roblox while fostering your creativity and learning
Instructor: Code Wiz real-world computer coding. Students will learn the life cycle of
Fee:$198 (NR: $248) game development from planning an idea, designing their game, to
having a finished product! Mac or PC required.
Day & Time: Tuesday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
*All programs subject to change Session 1: Jan. 19 - Feb. 23
based on restrictions and guidelines Session 2: Mar. 2 - Apr. 6
set forth by the Governor and CDC as
well as the Town of Fuquay-Varina. Day & Time: Monday, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Session 1: Jan. 25 - Mar. 8
Session 2: Mar. 15 - Apr. 19
Location:Virtual
Instructor: Code Wiz
Fee:$198 (NR: $248)
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YOUTH & PRESCHOOL
Code Your Own Roblox Game Virtual Class Game Development With Unity
Ages 10 & Older Virtual Class Ages 10 & Older
Become a Roblox game wiz using Lua! In this course, you will Get started making your own 2D or 3D games
use the many tools in Roblox to code terrific games, relying just like the pros! Create your own game assets
on your imaginative capabilities to develop the world. You’ll with Unity and modify various properties and
create extensions to Roblox while fostering your creativity and design beautiful levels using the terrain tools.
learning real-world computer coding. Students will learn the life Whether you’re a novice or have experience with
cycle of game development from planning an idea, designing coding, Unity will help you unleash your creative
their game, to having a finished product! Mac or PC required. side to build immersive experiences. Learn how
Day & Time: Tuesday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm to animate, write C# scripts, use variables and
Session 1: Jan. 19 - Feb. 23 functions, work with gravity, 3D objects, and more
Session 2: Mar. 2 - Apr. 6 to create a game of your dreams! Mac or PC
required.
Day & Time: Monday, 5:00pm - 6:00pm Day & Time: Wednesday, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Session 1: Jan. 25 - Mar. 8 Session 1: Jan. 20 - Feb. 24
Session 2: Mar. 15 - Apr. 19 Session 2: Mar.3 - Apr. 7
Location: Virtual
Instructor: Code Wiz Day & Time: Friday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fee:$198 (NR: $248) Session 1: Jan. 29 - Mar. 12
GAME-BASED PYTHON Day & Time: Thursday, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Session 1: Mar. 4 - Apr. 8
Game-based Python Virtual Class Ages 10 - 12 Location: Virtual
Learn Python with a coding strategy game. Defeat ogres, Instructor: Code Wiz
solve mazes, break into dungeons and create your own game! Fee:$198 (NR: $248)
Whether you’ve coded before or not, you’ll jump right in and
begin your journey through code! Create variables, work CREATE ANIMATIONS WITH JAVA
through loops, control statements, while creating your very
own games and animations! Create Animations With Javascript
Day & Time: Tuesday, 4:00pm - 5:00pm Virtual Class Ages 10 & Older
Session 1: Jan. 19 - Feb. 23 Are you artistic? Learn to draw, paint or tell a
Session 2: Mar. 2 - Apr. 6 story all with code. Create gripping animations
and transitions using Javascript. In this course,
Day & Time: Wednesday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm students have used code to simulate a sunrise
Session 1: Jan. 20 - Feb. 24 and sunset, simulate the Fibonacci sequence,
Session 2: Mar. 3 - Apr. 7 and recreated the classic snake and ping pong
Location: Virtual games. Learn x-y, coordinates, data types,
Instructor: Code Wiz creating variables, while loops, for loops, if
Fee:$198 (NR: $248) statements, methods and more!
Day & Time: Tuesday, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
INTRO/ADVANCED JAVA Session 1: Jan. 19 - Feb. 23
Session 2: Mar. 2 - Apr. 6
Intro/Advanced Java Virtual Class Ages 13 & Older
Expand your skillset with object-oriented programming in Day & Time: Wednesday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Java. Learn about objects, methods, classes to create any Session 1: Jan. 20 - Feb. 24
simulation that requires object interaction. You’ll start an Session 2: Mar. 3 - Apr. 7
impressive portfolio that cannot be overlooked by colleges. Location: Virtual
Students will learn how to program from the very basics of the Instructor: Code Wiz
universal Java “Hello World” app to learn about data types, Fee:$198 (NR: $248)
loops, conditionals, methods, classes, and objects.
Day & Time: Tuesday, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Session 1: Jan. 19 - Feb. 23
Session 2: Mar. 2 - Apr. 6
Day & Time: Wednesday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Session 1: Jan. 20 - Feb. 24
Session 2: Mar. 3 - Apr. 7
Location: Virtual
Instructor: Code Wiz
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YOUNG CHEFS ACADEMY
Young Chefs Academy Ages 10 - 15
Join us this semester celebrating our spring
holidays in the kitchen. Each class will immerse
our young chefs in a world of culinary creativity
and discovery. In addition to developing cooking
skills, we will incorporate elements including:
kitchen safety, presentation, proper food handling,
cooking & baking techniques, food preparation,
and so much more! Please advise of any dietary
restrictions at least one week prior to the class
and on the day of class.
Day & Time: Wednesday, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Session 1: Jan. 13 - Bang Bang Salmon Cakes
and Roasted Veggies
Session 2: Feb. 17 - Fettuccine Alfredo and Garlic
Bread and Salad
Session 3: Mar. 17 - Luck of the Irish Soda Bread
Muffins and Rainbow Fruit Salad
Session 4: Apr. 14 - Easter Dinner Ham and
Cheese Sliders and Carrot Cake
Location: Community Center Kitchen
Instructors: Lynsay Stappenbeck
Max: 10
Fee: Free
STORYBOOK CHEF JR.
Storybook Chef Jr. Ages 6 - 9
Calling all Junior Chefs! Grab your aprons and
join us while we mix, chop, grate and stir to create
yummy healthy recipes inspired by our favorite
INTRO/ADVANCED PYTHON children’s book. So, let’s grab our favorite books
and some healthy food alternatives and nurture
Intro/Advanced Python Virtual Class Ages 13 & Older both our minds and bodies. Please advise of any
Python is used by some of the largest tech companies in dietary restrictions at least one week prior to class
the world and provides a gentle introduction to text based and on the day of class.
coding. Create word based games, scripts and mathematical Day & Time: Wednesday, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
simulations. Learn debugging, algorithm design, and work Session 1: Jan. 13 - New Year’s Comfort Foods:
through concepts such as creating variables, working through Snickerdoodle Oatmeal and Hot Cocoa with
loops, control statements. homemade whipped cream
Day & Time: Tuesday, 4:00pm - 5:00pm Session 2: Feb. 17 - Valentine’s Day Desserts:
Session 1: Jan. 19 - Feb. 23 Cookies and Conversation Heart Desserts
Session 2: Mar. 2 - Apr. 6 Session 3: Mar. 17 - Luck of the Irish Parfait
Session 4: Apr. 14 - Easter Bunny Carrot Cake
Day & Time: Wednesday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm and Birds’ Nest
Session 1: Jan. 20 - Feb. 24 Location: Community Center Kitchen
Session 2: Mar. 3 - Apr. 7 Instructors: Lynsay Stappenbeck
Location: Virtual Max: 10
Instructor: Code Wiz Fee: Free
Fee:$198 (NR: $248)
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DYNAMIC MARTIAL ARTS TAE KWON DO
Dynamic Martial Arts Little Tigers Ages 4 - 6
The Dynamic Martial Arts Little Tigers class is an
Tae Kwon Do Ages 6 & Older
exciting way to introduce your child to the martial arts. This class is designed to teach traditional Chung
Each session includes exercises to develop balance, Do Kwan Tae Kwon Do, which is the same style
coordination, gross motor skills, focus, respect, and self of Tae Kwon Do that was taught to the Republic
confidence. They will learn these skills through running of Korean armed forces during the Vietnam War.
jumping, kicking, and having a great time while improving This art, as it is called by name, involves using the
their athleticism and the enjoying being physically active. hands and feet for self-defense. In addition to good
Our Little Tigers instructors are friendly, encouraging, exercise and self-defense, students learn courtesy,
and patient. Classes are safe, positive, and exciting! Our integrity, perseverance and self-control. This class
philosophy is to develop our student’s self-confidence is open to adults. Uniforms may be purchased
through encouragement, praise, and motivating them to from the instructor, and there are opportunities
believe in themselves. We use a variety of different drills, for promotional testing (promotional tests are
training tools, and teaching methods to keep classes optional).
varied and fun. Each class contains a short, 5 minute
Days & Times: Wednesdays, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bible study. Uniforms consist of a t-shirt (provided) and
Session 1: Jan. 6 - Jan. 20
black exercise shorts.
Session 2: Jan. 27 - Feb. 10
Date & Time: Wednesdays, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Session 3: Feb. 17 - Mar. 3
Belt test and graduation ceremony is on Wed., May 12
Session 4: Mar. 10 - Mar. 24
Session: Jan. 6 - May 12
Session 5: Mar. 31 - Apr. 14
Location: Jimmy Johnson Room
Location: Activity Room
Instructor: Chris Romeo
Instructor: Sean McLean
Fee: $80 per semester (NR$100)
Fee: $30 (NR: $38)
Dynamic Martial Arts Ages 7 - 18
The martial arts are a great way to exercise and build NINPODO GENDAI NINJUTSU
self-confidence. Our Instructors have experience in Tae
Kwon Do and Jiu Jitsu and blend these arts together into Ninpodo Gendai Ninjutsu - Martial Arts
a fun and challenging experience. Dynamic is Christian Program Ages 11 & Older
based, and exists to equip students in physical, mental, Ninpodo is based on the martial skills practiced by
and spiritual conditioning. Students earn belts at a belt the legendary warriors from Japan called Shinobi.
test at the end of each semester. Uniforms consist of belt The instruction provided includes hand to hand
& t-shirt (both provided) and black exercise shorts or combat, oriental weaponry, tactical and physical
martial arts pants. Each class consists of physical training. The hand to hand techniques include, but
exercise, small group Bible study led by the Dynamic are not limited to: strikes, kicks, throws, joint locks,
leadership team, and martial arts/self-defense. Special chokes, pressure points and others. The weapons
class times are dedicated to sparring and grappling training covers over 15 different weapons, including:
throughout the semester. sword (katana), staffs (Bo, Jo, Hanbo), nunchakus
Date & Time: Wednesdays, 4:30pm - 6:30pm and knife (tanto). Professor Quiñones (Hanshi) is
Saturdays, 9:00am - 11:00am (Jan. 9, 23; Feb. 13, 27; a martial artist with 30 years of experience; certified
Mar. 13, 27; Apr. 10,24; May 8,15) in the US by the World Nindo Ryu Federation and
Belt test and graduation ceremony are on Wed., May 15 in Japan by the Genbukan World Ninpo Bugei
Session: Jan. 6 - May 15 Federation. There is a ranking test at the end
Location: Jimmy Johnson Room of every four sessions. Martial arts gear and
Instructor: Chris Romeo examination fee not included.
Fee: $80 per semester (NR$100) Days & Times: Mondays, 7:00pm - 8:30pm &
Saturdays, 9:00am - 10:30am
Session 1: Jan. 4 - Jan. 30 (No Class Jan. 18)
Session 2: Feb. 1 - Feb. 27
Session 3: Mar. 1 - Mar. 29
*All programs subject to change
Session 4: Apr. 5 - May 1
based on restrictions and guidelines Location: Activity Room
set forth by the Governor and CDC as Instructor: Juan Quinones
well as the Town of Fuquay-Varina. Fee: $40 (NR: $50)
(919) 552-1430 13YOUTH & PRESCHOOL ORANGE BALL TENNIS
Orange Ball Tennis Ages 8 - 10
10U provides players with an enhanced stroke development method
to learn the game effectively. Players at this age will use a slightly
higher compression tennis ball requiring more attention to detail.
Coaches will instruct players on proper technique, provide live
practice and progress into rally skills. Scoring, rules, etiquette and
life skills are introduced as players can start playing matches!
Day & Time: Saturday, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Session: Jan. 30 - Mar. 6
Location: Action Park Tennis Courts
Instructor: Derek Klemish
LIL PRO’S TENNIS Min: 4 Max: 16
Fee: $119 (NR: $149)
Lil Pro’s Tennis Ages 4 - 6
6U Lil Pro’s class is an action-packed class Day & Time: Tuesday or Thursday, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
featuring fun games, drills and activities to Session (Tue.): Mar. 16 - Apr. 20
introduce you to the great sport of tennis. Session (Thur.): Mar. 18 - Apr. 22
Students will learn the fundamental techniques Location: Action Park Tennis Courts
in an easy to understand step by step format Instructor: Derek Klemish
enhancing retention. Each class will be broken Min: 4 Max: 16
up into sections including; instruction, practice Fee: $119 (NR: $149)
and finishing with fun games!
Day & Time: Monday, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Session: Mar. 15 - Apr. 19 ORANGE BALL TENNIS - INTERMEDIATE
Location: Action Park Tennis Courts Orange Ball Tennis Intermediate Ages 8 - 10
Instructor: Derek Klemish Ready to progress to the next level? After understanding the
Min: 4 Max: 12 fundamentals, we will take you to the next steps where we focus
Fee: $119 (NR: $149) on creating spin, shot placement and footwork making your game
even stronger! Our coaches take what you know and build you into
RED BALL TENNIS a point playing champion!
Day & Time: Tuesday or Thursday, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Red Ball Tennis Ages 6 - 8 Session (Tue.): Mar. 16 - Apr. 20
8U Red Ball Tennis uses an official Red Dot Session (Thur.): Mar. 18 - Apr. 22
Tennis ball to increase students’ progress. Using Location: Action Park Tennis Courts
this softer compression tennis ball provides Instructor: Derek Klemish
players with more forgiveness and control Min: 4 Max: 16
when practicing. Students here will learn the Fee: $119 (NR: $149)
fundamental base skills needed to develop as
overall players. Classes will focus on hand-eye
coordination, balance, footwork, ball control and GREEN BALL TENNIS
all the techniques needed to start playing points! Green Ball Tennis Ages 10 - 12
Day & Time: Saturday, 12:00pm - 1:00pm 12U Is your introduction to tennis for players 10-12. Players typically
Session: Jan. 30 - Mar. 6 develop faster at this age and require more challenges to stay
Location: Action Park Tennis Courts engaged. Coaches instruct proper technique for all strokes and
Instructor: Derek Klemish apply daily challenges and games to practice what was taught. Don’t
Min: 4 Max: 12 be surprised if players are able to play live points after this program!
Fee: $119 (NR: $149) Day & Time: Saturday, 10:00am - 11:00am
Session: Jan. 30 - Mar. 6
Day & Time: Monday, 5:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Action Park Tennis Courts
Session: Mar. 15 - Apr. 19 Instructor: Derek Klemish
Location: Action Park Tennis Courts Min: 4 Max: 14
Instructor: Derek Klemish Fee: $119 (NR: $149)
Min: 4 Max: 12
Fee: $119 (NR: $149) Day & Time: Wednesday, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Session: Mar. 17 - Apr. 21
Location: Action Park Tennis Courts
Instructor: Derek Klemish
Min: 4 Max: 14
Fee: $119 (NR: $149)
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YOUTH & PRESCHOOL
Green Ball Tennis Intermediate Ages 10 - 12
This class will focus on strategy and match play! Players
who wish to start their journey in competition will thrive
in this program building your own personal style of play.
Players here should be able to execute a 10-shot rally and
be proficient in serves, volley’s and ground strokes. This
class will spend more time in live rally situations getting
practice where you need it.
Day & Time: Wednesday, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Session: Mar. 17 - Apr. 21
Location: Action Park Tennis Courts
Instructor: Derek Klemish
Min: 4 Max: 14
Fee: $119 (NR: $149)
FUTURES TENNIS
Futures Tennis Ages 12 - 18
This class is for players who have aged out of the U12
program and want to learn the sport. We go over all the
fundamentals, correct grips and develop these skills
through combinations of feeding and live ball drills as well
as games and match play.
Day & Time: Saturday, 9:00am - 10:00am
Session: Jan. 30 - Mar. 6
Location: Action Park Tennis Courts
TENNIS CAMPS
Instructor: Derek Klemish Tennis Camps Ages 6 - 14
Min: 4 Max: 14 Track out camps will provide an all incorporating
Fee: $119 (NR: $149) session consisting of instruction, tennis drills,
games, tennis trivia and match play suited for
Day & Time: Tuesday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm beginner to intermediate level campers. Each
Session: Mar. 16 - Apr. 20 day will teach and practice a specific technique
Location: Action Park Tennis Courts where players can focus and develop specific
Instructor: Derek Klemish shots. Camp starts with engaging activities of team
Min: 4 Max: 16 warm-ups, races and challenges to get the body
Fee: $119 (NR: $149) and mind ready for action! Instruction begins after
the first break with various methods to improve at
Day & Time: Thursday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm any level. Lastly, we always finish with fun games
Session: Mar. 18 - Apr. 22 that leave the players smiling and laughing!
Location: Action Park Tennis Courts Days & Time: Monday - Thursday, 10:00am -
Instructor: Derek Klemish 1:00pm
Min: 4 Max: 16 Session 1: Jan. 18 - Jan. 21
Fee: $119 (NR: $149) Session 2: Mar. 29 - Apr. 1
Session 3: Apr. 5 - Apr. 8
Session 4: Apr. 12 - Apr. 15
Location: Action Park Tennis Courts
Instructor: Derek Klemish
Min: 4 Max: 16
Fee: $149 (NR: $186)
*All programs subject to change
based on restrictions and guidelines
set forth by the Governor and CDC as
well as the Town of Fuquay-Varina.
(919) 552-1430 15GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN
YOUTH & PRESCHOOL
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Stem Class
Ages 6 - 12
This class was designed to encourage more girls
to participate in STEM programs. In this program,
participants will explore robotics, engineering and STEM
Concepts. Boys are welcome to join this class.
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Session: Feb. 2 - Feb. 23
Location: Craft Room
Instructor: Snapology of Wendell
Max: 6
Fee: $60 (NR $75)
LEGO CITY WORKSHOP
LEGO City Workshop Ages 5 - 10
In this workshop, students will take their architectural skills
to new heights as they practice their planning, engineering,
teamwork, communication, and patience. Their challenge
is to individually, and in teams, create different buildings,
vehicles, and a functioning skyscraper in a race against
SNAPOLOGY DROP-IN CLASS time!
Date: Saturday, Feb. 13
Snapology Drop-in Class Ages 5 - 12 Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Come and meet the Snapology Team and tinker with Location: Kitchen
their cool robots and LEGO® Bricks. Having fun Instructor: Snapology of Wendell
programming simple machines and testing out your Max: 6
building skills Fee: $32 (NR: $40)
Day & Time: Friday, 4:30pm - 5:30pm or 6:00pm -
7:00pm
Session: Jan. 8 CREATURE CREATOR ROBOTICS
Location: Kitchen Creature Creator Robotic Ages 7 - 12
Instructor: Snapology of Wendell In Snapology’s Creature Creator Robotics class, your
Max: 6 animal lover will create their own animal inspired robotic
Fee: Free models. Students will learn about gear ratio, sensors,
simple machines, and programming as they build insects,
TOY TALES (ROBOTICS) dolphins, gorillas, and much more. Your child is sure to
have a wild time as they build, learn, and play.
Toy Tales (Robotics) Ages 5 - 10 Date: Tuesday, Feb. 16
Inspired by Toy Story...Few animated characters are Time: 3:30pm - 4:45pm
as beloved as our favorite group of toys from Toy Location: Kitchen
Story, and now they’re back again with a new story, Instructor: Snapology of Wendell
new adventures, and a few new toys! This workshop Max: 6
will give your student an opportunity to bring their Fee: $14 (NR: $18)
favorite characters to life and experience some of
the toys’ most exciting adventures. We’re prepared
to take your learner to infinity and beyond! Hot
chocolate and a snack will be provided
Date: Saturday, Jan. 30
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Craft Room
Instructor: Snapology of Wendell
Max: 6
Fee: $45 (NR: $56)
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YOUTH & PRESCHOOL
Mommy & Me Class Animal Explorers STEAM CAMP Ages 5 - 12
Ages 3 - 6 Snapology’s STEAM Camp, students will actively
The animals living in our backyards or in our towns experiment with the principles of science, technology,
are very different from the animals in other parts of engineering, art, and mathematics. All programs and
the world. In Snapology’s Animal Explorers class, activities are hands-on with guided instruction from an
students will learn where animals live and why an experienced Snapologist. Our programs utilize teamwork,
animal’s habitat is important for survival. Through communication, and creative problem-solving as an
stories, games, and building animals with DUPLO® essential part of creating a fun and productive atmosphere
blocks, your little learner will be busy exploring where students can learn, challenge themselves, and
biomes of the world while gaining critical social and practice their social skills. Your learner will work with a
developmental skills without even realizing it! partner to create a variety of structures, robots, machines,
Date: Tuesday, Mar. 2 and more to solve challenges presented to them in this
Time: 9:30am - 10:15pm exciting enrichment club!
Location: Kitchen Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Instructor: Snapology of Wendell Session: Monday, Mar. 29 - Thursday, Apr. 1
Max: 6 Location: Kitchen
Fee: Free Instructor: Snapology of Wendell
Max: 6
Fee: $120 (NR $150)
KINDERBOTS ROBOTICS
Kinderbots Robotics Ages 4 - 6 HOMESCHOOL COMBAT ROBOTS
Children will explore the field of robotics as they
learn how to build simple machines that teach the Homeschool Combat Robots Ages 7 - 14
fundamentals of robotic design. Do you think you can build the strongest and most agile
Day & Time: Tuesday, 9:30am - 10:30am robot? Can your robot win a head-to-head combat
session: Mar. 9 - Mar. 30 mission? Come learn engineering strategies for building
Location: Kitchen sturdy structures using LEGO® bricks and then apply that
Instructor: Snapology of Wendell knowledge to build a robot for friendly competition. You’ll
Max: 6 have a blast as you play robot football and complete the
Fee: $65 (NR $81) hoop challenge in this fun robotics program.
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Session: Apr. 6 - May 11
KING OF THE PRIDE LANDS Location: Kitchen
King of the Pride Lands Ages 5 - 9 Instructor: Snapology of Wendell
Inspired by Lion King...With its lovable characters Max: 6
and timeless, unforgettable songs, Disney’s The Fee: $105 (NR $131)
Lion King is a film that has captivated the minds and
hearts of children for decades. Now, our favorite PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES JR .
animals of the savanna are back and more realistic
than ever! Snapology’s Lion King workshop will give Planes, Trains and Automobiles Jr. Ages 4 - 6
your child the opportunity to continue to bring their In Snapology’s Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Junior
favorite characters to life and experience some of program, children will explore the world of transportation!
their most exciting adventures in the Pride Lands. Transportation is all around! Cars, buses, trains, and
Hakuna Matata, it’s going to be a blast! A snack will airplanes are all important for communities and the world
be included. to stay connected. In Snapology’s Planes, Trains, and
Date: Saturday, Mar. 27 Automobiles program, your little learners will explore the
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm importance of transportation and build models of cars,
Location: Kitchen trains, boats, and more using Kid K’NEX®.
Instructor: Snapology of Wendell Day & Time: Tuesdays, 10:00am - 11:00am
Max: 6 Session: Apr. 6 - Apr. 27
Fee: $39 (NR $49) Location: Kitchen
Instructor: Snapology of Wendell
Max: 6
*All programs subject to change Fee: $65 (NR $81)
based on restrictions and guidelines
set forth by the Governor and CDC as
well as the Town of Fuquay-Varina.
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MAY THE 4TH STAR WARS CLASS
May the 4th Stars Wars Class Ages 6 - 12
Celebrate this special day by showing off your Star
Wars knowledge. Participate in trivia, hands-on
competitions and games all centered around Star
Wars. We hope to see you for this free event.
Date: Tuesday, May 4
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Kitchen
Instructor: Snapology of Wendell
Max: 6
Fee: Free
SPINNING SCIENTIST CAMP
Spinning Scientist Camp Ages 6 - 12
Do you enjoy tinkering? If so, this is the perfect class
for you. In this workshop participants will learn the
mechanics of “spinning” as they create and build items
that twist, turn and spin. “Spinning Pizzas” will be
served for lunch.
Date: Thursday, May 13
TWEEN NIGHT Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Tween Night Ages 10 - 13 Location: Kitchen
Enjoy an evening of fun games, robotics and LEGO® Instructor: Snapology of Wendell
challenges with local tweens. Pizza and snacks will be Max: 6
served. Fee: $50 (NR $63)
Date: Friday, Apr. 9
Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm GRUMPY BIRDS AGAINST THE WORLD
Location: Kitchen
Instructor: Snapology of Wendell Grumpy Birds Against the World
Max: 6 Ages 6 - 12
Fee: $38 (NR $48) Inspired by Angry Birds®, come on an epic adventure
with Red, Chuck, Stella, Terence and their little Piggie
friends in this super-fun program. Build, explore and
POTTER’S WONDERFUL WIZARDS create your favorite Bird Adventures while you learn
Potter’s Wonderful Wizards – Part 1 about the physics behind the catapults, levers and
Ages 8 - 13 slingshots used to make these birds fly.
Enter the world of wizards and witches in Snapology’s Date: Friday, May 28
Wizarding program, inspired by Harry Potter and other Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
amazing wizards. In this program, your child will be Location: Kitchen
inundated by the magic of places like Hogwarts, by Instructor: Snapology of Wendell
not only creating the castle itself, but undergoing a Max: 6
special house ceremony where they are sorted and Fee: $28 (NR $35)
use their own imagination to recreate the houses’
special and secret rooms and coat of arms!
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Session: Apr. 13 - May 11
Location: Craft Room
Instructor: Snapology of Wendell *All programs subject to change
Max: 6 based on restrictions and guidelines
Fee: $70 (NR $88) set forth by the Governor and CDC as
well as the Town of Fuquay-Varina.
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COOL RHYTHMS DRUMMING
Cool Rhythms Ages 11 & Older
(Special Needs - Therapeutic Drumming)
Therapeutic drumming class for special needs students
using hand drums and percussion instruments to help with
focusing, hyperactivity, coordination, cooperation, listening
skills, and brain integration. Class is most beneficial
for those with moderate needs. Class is taught by Dori
Staehle, percussionist, drum teacher, and drum therapist
with Next Stage Drumming. Instruments provided.
Days & Times: Wednesdays, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Session 1: Jan. 13
Session 2: Feb. 10
Session 3: Mar. 10
Session 4: Apr. 14
Location: Jimmy Johnson Room
Instructor: Dori Staehle
Max: 8
Fee: Free
GOOD VIBRATIONS DRUMMING
Good Vibrations Drumming Ages 8 - 12
Did you know that hand drumming is a great way to learn
basic beats and it’s easy and loads of fun? It also helps
beat stress, helps with focusing and coordination, and
it can even boost your grades! You’ll also learn how to
play a song or two at each class! Join Dori Staehle with
Next Stage Drumming and get ready to rock! Hand drums
provided or you can bring your own.
Days & Times: Thursdays, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Session 1: Jan. 7
Session 2: Feb. 4
Session 3: Mar. 4
Session 4: Apr. 1
Location: Jimmy Johnson Room
Instructor: Dori Staehle
Max: 8
Fee: Free WORKOUT ROOM
Workout Room Membership Ages 14 & Older
FEEL THE BEAT DRUMMING Memberships are available at the Community Center that
Feel the Beat Drumming Ages 4 - 7 offer a fitness room including treadmills, recumbent bikes,
Finally! A natural and fun outlet for all that excess energy! elliptical machines, free weights and universal weight
Participants will learn basic beats and rhythms while machine.
boosting coordination, listening skills, and cooperation. Monthly Fee:
Therapeutic benefits include a reduction in hyperactivity Residents: $15
and ADHD issues and improved focusing. Class is taught Non-Residents: $30
by Dori Staehle, percussionist, drum teacher, and drum Senior Residents: $10
Senior Non-Residents: $15
therapist with Next Stage Drumming. Instruments provided.
*Ages 14 & 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Days & Times: Mondays, 10:00am - 10:30am
Drop-in Rate: $2 for Residents (NR $4)
Session 1: Jan. 4
Session 2: Feb. 1
Session 3: Mar. 1
Session 4: Apr. 5
Location: Jimmy Johnson Room
Instructor: Dori Staehle
Max: 8
Fee: Free
(919) 552-1430 19TEENS EVENTS & FUN
Cards With Love
Create Valentines Cards for Seniors at a nearby nursing
home of Teen Councils choice. After we make the cards,
we will take them to the nursing home and pass them out.
Date: Monday, Feb. 8
Time: 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Location: Kitchen
Fee: Free
House Plant Appreciation Day
Join Teen Council and plant a flower and decorate a
pot how you would like. You can keep it or pass it on
to your favorite person or role model.
Date: Monday, Mar. 8
Time: 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Location: Kitchen
Fee: Free
Easter Potluck
Join Teen Council after Easter and enjoy a
smalldinner as a group full of fun and laughs. Please
bring a small dish if you would like to add to the
dinner and a friend. Drinks and food will be provided
as well.
Date: Monday, Apr. 5
Time: 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Location: Kitchen
Fee: Free
TEEN COUNCIL
Teen Council AGAPE FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Teen Council helps the Parks, Recreation & Cultural
Resources Department increase community service and Agape Ages 6 - 14
recreation opportunities for teens. Teen Council Free After-School Program.
participates in all special events, organizes events Dates & Times: Tuesdays, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
for teens, promotes the department, recruits new Session: Jan. 5 - Apr. 27
members, and serves as exemplary citizens. Location: Community Center Kitchen
Meetings: TBD Instructor: Wendy Scott
Location: Community Center Kitchen Fee: Free, if you’re interested please
Fee: Free pre-register
Contact: Beth Overman; boverman@fuquay-varina.org
TENNIS
Private Tennis Lessons Ages 9 & Older
Private tennis lessons for juniors and adult beginners
available year round. All lessons paid in advance
at time of registration through the Community
Center. The lessons are scheduled directly with the
professional and on schedule availability. Contact
*All programs subject to change Jessica Rigney at jessica.rigney@gmail.com for more
based on restrictions and guidelines information and to schedule a time.
set forth by the Governor and CDC as 1 hour lesson:$50 (NR: $63)
4 pack of lessons:$180 (NR: $225)
well as the Town of Fuquay-Varina.
Location: Action Park
Instructor: Jessica Rigney
20 www.fvparks.orgINTRO TO ESSENTIAL OILS
ADULT
Intro to Essential Oils Ages 18 & Older
Introduction to doTerra’s Certified Pure and
Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils. These natural
solutions to our health are helping me and
my family tremendously, so I’ve become very
passionate about letting folks know that we
have something available to us that is safe and
natural, effective, and affordable.
Day & Time: Fridays, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Session 1: Jan. 15 & Jan. 29
Session 2: Feb. 12 & Feb. 26
Session 3: Mar. 12 & Mar. 26
Session 4: Apr. 16 & Apr. 30 ADULT SPORTS
Location: Kitchen Adult Softball (Coed & Men’s) Ages 18 & Older
Intructor: Irene Hackett (Ages 18+; must turn 18 by first practice date) Both
Fee: $10 (NR $ 13) leagues are open to individuals of all playing levels. Team
and individual registration is available. All individual
CARDIO, CORE & STRENGTH registrants will be wait-listed and assigned to teams that
need players. Teams play a minimum 10 game regular
Cardio, Core & Strength Fitness Class season followed by and end of season single elimination
Ages 18 & Older tournament. Games are tentatively scheduled to be
Are you ready to start 2021 happier and healthier? played on Tuesday and Thursday nights but could change
If so, this class is for you!! Men & Women are depending on registration numbers. Teams must have a
welcome!! minimum of 12 players and can carry a maximum of 25
Each class can be done at a low, moderate or high players.
impact level. Please bring hand weights, a mat, Registration: Mar. 29 – Apr. 17 @ 5:00pm
water and a sweat towel. (FVPRCR will supply hand Cost: $40/residents; $55/non-residents
weights & mat if needed.) Practices Begin: Apr. 26
Day & Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00am - Games Begin: May 4
10:00am Captains Meeting: Apr. 22, 2021, 6:30pm at
Session 1: Jan. 5 - Jan. 28 Fuquay-Varina Community Center (820 S Main St)
Session 2: Feb. 2 - Feb. 26
Session 3: Mar. 2 - Mar. 30
BASICS OF PERSONAL FINANCE
Session 4: Apr. 6 - Apr. 29
Location: Large Conference Room Basics of Personal Finance Ages 18 & Older
Instructor: Karen Eggenberger This class we will discuss topics related to budgeting,
Max: 10 debt management, how to prioritize saving versus
Fee: $32 (NR: $40) paying off debt, compounding and time value of
Drop-in: $5 (NR: $7) money concepts.
Day & Time: Wednesday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
ZUMBA GOLD Session: Jan. 13
Location: Kitchen
Zumba Gold Ages 15 & Older Instructor: Derek Williams
Come enjoy Zumba Gold with Jon Delancy Fee: Free
who has been an instructor for several years.
Every class feels like a party! Come join me, I BASICS OF INVESTING
guarantee you will have a blast. Remember your
water; we all get thirsty! Basics of Investing Ages 18 & Older
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Understanding different types of investment accounts
Time: 12:00pm - 12:45pm (retirement v. non-retirement), investment vehicles
Session 1: Jan. 4 - Jan. 29 (No Class Jan. 18) (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs), constructing a
Session 2: Feb. 1 - Feb. 26 portfolio
Session 3: Mar. 1 - Mar. 31 Day & Time: Wednesday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Session 4: Apr. 5 - Apr. 30 Session: Mar. 10
Instructor: Jon Delancy Location: Kitchen
Location: Large Conference Room Instructor: Derek Williams
Fee: $36 (NR: $45) Fee: Free
Drop in Rate:$3 (NR $5)
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