The Learn to Swim program offered at both the Downtown and Jamerson YMCA prepares children for swimming and learning basic safety and swimming techniques. The program also builds self confidence. There are also components designed to develop the whole person through five specific components of personal safety, stroke development, water sports, and games, personal growth, and rescue. Scholarships available

Adult Activities and Services major programs include softball, volleyball, basketball, tennis, swimming, baseball, aerobics, self-defense training, holiday special events, field trips and ceramics. This program provides for social, health/fitness, athletic, cultural and educational opportunities for participants between the ages of 18 and 54.

The Colonial Heights Department of Recreation & Parks sponsors a variety of summer programs. Summer programs are available for individuals ranging in ages of 5-17 years old. Programs begin in late June and end in early August.

Includes summer playground program, pre-school summer program, county fair, art show, Easter Egg Hunt and other special events not specifically covered in other programs.

Day in the Park - Community event for the public benefit. Activities for children and families. Usually held in Miller Park in September.

Miracle League provides children with intellectual, visual, or physical diverseabilities the opportunity to play baseball. All games will be played at the LC Bird Athletics Complex in Chesterfield County.

The Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia's Special Needs Program offers unique programming for individuals with special needs. The program is designed to develop physical and social skills by uniquely combining therapeutic sessions with inclusion programs. The program features small participant-staff ratios and offers social programs, family events and recreational social skills classes. During the pandemic, programs are primarily offered virtually, however, social skills classes are offered in-person with safety measures in place.

Provides leisure time activities for persons 50 years and older - includes senior activities, day trips, special seasonal activities, crafts, music and more.

Fitness, aquatics, and sports.

Provides overnight facilities for conferences, retreats, and camping. Environmental education programs for school groups, special programs for youth at risk, and 4-H youth camping is offered during the months of June-August. A rental facility for private picnics is also available on weekends.

Schedules community use of Fairfax County Park Authority athletic fields, and Fairfax County Public School athletic fields and gyms. Refers sports participants to appropriate community organizations. Coordinates the County's Youth Scholarship Program for low-income families and the Turf Development Program to help sports organizations replace grass athletic fields with synthetic or artificial surfaces. Operates the Hershey Track Meet and Culmore Summer Soccer Camp.

Offers a variety of sports for youth and adults.

Gives grieving children and teens (ages 4-18) the opportunity to be with others their age who are also experiencing significant loss, guided by skilled staff. Offers bereavement day camps each year. Through these camps and the on-going support groups, children discover that they are not alone and their feelings are normal. Seasonal camp activities may include art therapy, horseback riding, rope challenge courses, swimming, a petting zoo, hiking, games, a closing memorial ceremony, and more. Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate in a support group and memorial ceremony at each seasonal camp.

Special Olympics Virginia is a year-round program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Through work in sports, health education and community building, Special Olympics is addressing inactivity, injustice, intolerance and social isolation by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities which leads to a more welcoming and inclusive society.

Offers a range of programs for elementary-aged youth and other activities for the whole family. These programs are meant to give the child experience playing with others in a safe environment or present your family an opportunity to learn, play and grow together.

Provide programs like Before- and After-School Child Care, Day Camps, Swimming and Swim Lessons, Family Activities, Sports for adults and children, Health and Exercise, specialty programs for teens and older adults.

Provides recreational programs and services for area residents in Virginia Beach. Offers cardiovascular equipment, youth game room, adult billiards, gymnasium, sportwall, racquetball courts, weight room, group fitness room, indoor swimming pool, dance room, demonstration kitchen, locker rooms and showers, meeting rooms, and indoor play structure.

Offering various recreational and life enhancing programs for Bedford County residents who are over the age of 50. A diverse selection of educational classes will be offered and are designed to improve each resident's quality of life. Offers Bingo, Line Dancing and walking program.

Sponsors recreational activities for persons with developmental disabilities. Most activities are currently virtual.

Provides youth programming and recreation services.

Provides socialization and recreational events for seniors.

Manages Virginia's wildlife and inland fish to maintain optimum populations of all species to serve the needs of the Commonwealth. Provides opportunities for all to enjoy wildlife, inland fish, boating and related outdoor recreation. Promotes safety for persons and property in connection with boating, hunting and fishing. Serves as the office for Region III.

Peter Paul offers activites for senior citizens on Tuesday and Thursday mornings in partnership with the Senior Center of Greater Richmond. Transportation, meals, workshops, and enrichment activities are provided.

Provides recreational programs and services for area residents in Virginia Beach. Offers cardiovascular equipment, youth game room, adult billiards, indoor play structure, gymnasium, sportwall, traverse climbing wall, racquetball courts, weight room, group fitness room, indoor swimming pool, dance room, locker rooms showers, and meeting rooms. Adjacent city park with shelter and picnic areas.

A social drop-in center (no appointment needed) for mental health consumers. Provides a safe, consumer run alternative for the purpose of socialization, self help, advocacy, recreation and education. Operates primarily during the time traditional providers of mental-health services are closed. Employs consumers of mental health services as staff with the belief that they can provide services for individuals, making their own lives more productive and meaningful, while enriching the lives of others. Sponsors support groups such as the Peer Support Group, Veteran's Support Group, Wellness Recovery Action Plan Workshops, Codependents Anonymous, Music Group, and Dual Recovery Anonymous; a 12-step program for people with both substance abuse and mental health issues. Provides activities such as bingo, chess and checkers, cook outs, karaoke, holiday activities and more. Veterans Group on Mondays at 1pm.