Youth Recreation & Fitness
Looking for active fun for your kids?
Introducing your kids to age-appropriate recreation and fitness activities sets them on the path to a healthy lifestyle, to skills that will serve them well as they get older, and to sports, games and activities that they may continue to enjoy for many years. Our expert and enthusiastic instructors and trainers look forward to developing your child’s interest in sports, recreation and fitness activities. These activities can support relationship building, diverse skills, body awareness, strength, focus, and flexibility – served up with plenty of smiles and laughter!
Programs also are advertised on our website calendar and Facebook page. These programs are open to the public. Please don’t hesitate to give us a call at 540-825-0000 with questions.
Homeschool movement & health program
Our 8-week homeschool movement, music & health program is for area homeschool children ages 5-12 and offers kids a variety of experiences in physical education, creative arts and health. Each week the 1-hour session will have a different focus, which may include basic fitness, sports fundamentals, yoga and mindfulness, stretching fundamentals; or a wellness topic with a related craft. The fee is $80 for the first child; 50% discount for siblings. The program requires pre-registration; please call our front desk at 540-825-0000. 2023-2024 sessions: August 8 – September 26; October 17 – December 5; January 9 – February 27; March 19 – May 7. Click here for current session information
Taekwondo
We teach traditional taekwondo as well as one-step sparring and combination self-defense techniques. Taekwondo is an activity that engages all ages; youth typically start at age 5.
Taekwondo programs offered at PRFC:
- Poomse – TKD forms (stances, blocks, strikes and kicks)
- Taekwondo Olympic sparring WTF (World Taekwondo Federation)
- Our Champions program is a registered member of USA Taekwondo
Enjoy achievement and competition with our taekwondo community:
- Our black belts earn Kukkiwon certificates
- Our students have participated in local, state, and national tournaments
Our instructors are qualified black belts:
Master David Ames: 4th Dan Black Belt Master
Wendy Embrey: 2nd Dan Black Belt
Classes:
4:00 – 5:00 pm, Mondays: This class is held in the group exercise room and is a beginner class.
6:30 – 8:15 pm, Mondays & Thursdays: This class is held in the gymnasium and is for older students or those who have martial arts experience and want a challenge.
Please note that our program is affiliated with USA Taekwondo, recognized by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). As with all Team USA-sanctioned organizations, there is an annual membership registration fee for athletes.
Currently Taekwondo is open to & included in memberships for Fitness & All Access members of PATH Recreation & Fitness Center. Non-members interested in trying the program may drop in to enjoy a class (fee: $20).
Tumbling
Our tumbling classes provide a fun introduction to gymnastic skills for kids age 12 years and younger! Sessions are offered for for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, as well as Tiny Tumblers – ages 3 and younger – with a parent participating. A mix of activities on mats and equipment such as bars, beam, tunnel, and mini trampoline create a comprehensive experience. Tumbling is a fee-based multi-week program that is typically 8 weeks. Prior to a new session, registration is advertised on our website calendar and Facebook.
Youth Futsal
Curious about Futsal? It can be played as a standalone or as a fun addition for a youth soccer player. The game is different from indoor soccer but builds similar skills. Futsal’s play area is smaller and is usually a court or court-like surface rather than a turf surface. Due to the smaller space, Futsal tends to be faster moving than indoor soccer. Typically there are 5 players per side in a game.
Futsal will be back on the schedule in fall 2023. Open play sessions will be available weekly for elementary school-age children K-5 (4-5 pm) and middle school-age children (5-6 pm). Registration is not required. Drop-in fee by age, $5-7. Youth age 16 & older may participate in drop-in Futsal open court play weekly (fee $7-10).
Please refer to the court schedule to confirm availability.
Sports performance for youth athletes
Hey youth athletes! Looking to boost your performance by working on strength, quickness, speed and endurance? Join this twice weekly class for ages 10-18 with certified functional strength coach and certified physical training coach Marcus Haywood. Sports performance focuses on developing sport specific power through weight training and lateral mobility, quickness, speed and endurance conditioning. This class is part of our small group training program offerings; PRFC members pay just $50/month for unlimited SGT classes! Pricing per class for members and non-members is $10. Non-members can sign up for unlimited monthly classes: $100. Class is currently on hiatus for spring/summer 2023.
Strength and Conditioning Training for Teams
Youth team members looking to gain an edge on their competition will benefit from working with certified functional strength coach and certified physical training coach Marcus Haywood. Team strength and conditioning programs are developed to serve the unique needs of youth athletes and their sport. Benefits include maintaining overall fitness, developing strength, speed and stamina, and reduced risk of injury.
To inquire, please give us a call at 540-825-0000.
Tween Night
On Tween Takeover Fridays tweens ages 9 – 12 are invited to have some fun with us! Enjoy games such as ping pong, air hockey, corn hole and pickleball! The multisport/game simulator for bowling, dodgeball, disc golf and more may also be available. Typically held the second or third Friday of the month; 5:00 – 7:00 pm, $5 drop-in fee. This program will be highlighted on our calendar and Facebook page.
Youth Basketball
Kids own the court during open court times for youth basketball ages 15 & younger! Please check the court calendar for the current schedule.
In the fall we offer a skills program for elementary school-age kids and middle and high school-age youth to work with local middle and high school coaches. Coaches are eager to share their knowledge of basketball and help participants work on their game skills! These weekly skills sessions will be held September 6 – October 25, 2023: 4th & 5th graders, 4:30-5:30 pm; middle school ages, 5:30-6:30 pm; high school ages, 6:30-7:30 pm. No registration; drop-in fee of $10/weekly 1-hour coached session.
Pickleball 101 for Kids
Pickleball 101 for kids ages 7-13 offers a 1-hour intro to game rules & skills to start kids on their pickleball journey! This program is for beginner level players. Mondays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm. Open to the public – center drop-in fees apply: ages 7-12, $5; age 13, $7. Free for All Access Family Membership members and Family Recreation Pass holders. Paddles and balls are available for registered participants. Please pre-register by calling 540-825-0000.
Hours of operation:
Monday – Thursday:
5:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday: 5:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday:
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Contact Us
19002 Crossroad Parkway
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0000
prfc@culpeperwellness.org