A Christmas Day Camp for the kids, is one of many activities being offered through the upcoming Holiday Season:
Cultural Arts Programs and Activities
Strike a Pose: Yoga for Beginners
Instructor: Kelly Lutes
Rustburg Elementary School
Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
& Saturday Mornings 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
November 11/20, December 4, 6, 11, 13 and 18, 20
Fee: $20.00
Deadline to register: Tues, November 18, 2014
Christmas Day Camp
Instructor: Jennifer Fitzgerald
Saturday, December 13, 2014
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Brookville Middle School
Ages: 5-12
Do you need to finish your holiday shopping, but your kids want to have some holiday fun instead? No problem, we’ve got that covered! Register them for our Christmas Day Camp and they will enjoy an entire day of holiday activities, make cookies and crafts, and more! For more information, call 434-332-9570.
Holiday Acrylics
Instructor: Heather Schmitt
Ages 13+
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Painting: Holiday Boots
Fee: $27.00
Supplies are not included in the cost of the class. Please call 434-332-9570 for more information.
Knitting for Beginners
Saturday, December 6, 2014 and December 13, 2014
Instructor: Morgan Marple
Ages: 13+
10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Project: Holiday Scarves
Fee: $10.00 per participant (includes both sessions)
Supplies are not included in the cost of the class. Please call 434-332-9570 for more information.
Santa Mail
Would you like to write to Santa? If so, please mail your letters for Santa Claus to: CCRD Attn: Santa Claus PO Box 369 Rustburg, VA 24588. Since Santa is busy this time of year, all letters must be postmarked by December 5, 2014. Of course, if you’d like to e-mail Santa instead, please e-mail him at recreation@campbellcountyva.gov. Be sure to include your return mailing address so his elves can make sure he writes you back!
Special Events
5th Annual Empty Bowls
Join us at this special fundraiser and help end hunger in Campbell County. All proceeds raised benefit the Rural Emergency Assistance Program (REAP) Food Pantry.
Rustburg Ruritan Club
Thursday, December 11
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Fee: $10.00 per handmade bowl or donation for a non-handmade bowl (includes unlimited soup, bread and dessert).
For more details, please call (434) 332-9570 or 283-9570, or 592-9570.
Christmas in the Courthouse Square
Historic Courthouse Square, Rustburg, VA
Thursday, December 4
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Join us for a tree lighting service, hot chocolate and a special visit from Santa Claus! Free to the public. Light bulbs may be purchased for $5.00 in honor or memory of someone. For more details, please call (434) 332-9570 or 283-9570, or 592-9570.
Athletics
KARATE CLASSES – Campbell Co. School of American Karate
The Campbell Co. Recreation Department is sponsoring the School of Karate. Students taking the classes listed below can take a single session or they can continue on until they reach higher belt ranks.
Current students MUST register for the up-coming session by the last class date of the current session or come by the recreation office to register for upcoming classes. New students must register at the Campbell County Parks & Recreation office. Those whose names do not appear on the class roll will not be allowed in class.
RUSTBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL
Instructor: Rufus Rice
Class Days: Tues. & Thurs. 6:30 p.m.
*October 30 – December 4, 2014
Class fee: $40.00 per student 6 years and up per 5-week session. Class fees are due at the time of registration.
TOMAHAWK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Instructors: Ronnie Scott and John Pascale
Class Days: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. and Sundays, 2:00 p.m.
*November 23 – January 6, 2015
Class fee: $40.00 per student 6 years and up per 5-week session. Class fees are due at the time of registration.
*THE ABOVE DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER OR SCHOOL FUNCTIONS. PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE
2014 Youth Basketball Registration
Fee: (for ages 5 through 17)
$55 for the 1st child;
$50 for the second child;
and $45 for each additional child.
You may register at the Parks & Recreation Office in Rustburg Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through Friday, October 31, 2014.
Please note: The Recreation Department can longer honor requests to be on a certain team or with a certain coach.
After Hours Registration Dates & Sites:
Rustburg- Parks & Recreation Office (37 Rails End Lane, Rustburg)
Tuesday, October 28, 2014 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Recreation Department will likewise be scheduling registrations on Saturday’s during the youth football games at the following dates, times and locations:
Age Groups: Age cut-off date is October 1, 2014 Teams
5 and 6 years Mixed
7 and 8 years Mixed
9 and 10 years Boys/Girls
11 and 12 years Boys/Girls
13 and 14 years Boys/Girls
15 and 17 years. Boys/Girls
*Drafts for each age group will be announced.
*In an effort to have girls ages 13 years and up participate, the style of play may be revised to a 3-on- 3 league. Game kick-off is slated for December this year, so please register early.
Youth Wrestling
Rustburg Youth Wrestling Club
Fee: $25 per child (ages K through 8th Grade)
Registration: Rustburg Middle School (New Gym)
Monday, October 27 and Wednesday, October 29
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Practices will be on Monday’s and Wednesday’s, beginning November 3rd at Rustburg Middle School through March 2015. Participants will learn wrestling techniques used at the high school level. They will wrestle in several tournaments on Saturdays.
For more information, please contact Ron Reynolds at 434-821-8854.
Bees Youth Wrestling Club
Fee: to be announced (ages K through 8th grade)
Registration: Brookville Middle School Gym (320 Bee Drive, Lynchburg)
Monday, October 27 and Tuesday, October 28
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Practice dates and times will be announced. Participants will learn wrestling techniques used at the high school level. They will wrestle in several tournaments on Saturdays. For more information, please contact Brook McDonald at 434-258-2082.
Co-Ed Open Gym – Volleyball
Location: William Campbell Combined School (474 William Campbell Drive, Naruna)
Ages: 18 & over
Time: 7:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.
Mondays, October 2014 through March 2015.
Fee: $25 per person
Senior Center Programs
Join the Campbell County Recreation Department Senior Programs Staff for various activities and events, all geared towards older, active adults.
Altavista Community Senior Center
CVAAA Satellite Site
Mondays
12:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
104 Avoca Lane, Altavista, VA 24517
Coordinator: Rose Epperson
Brookneal Community Senior Center
Brookneal Community Center
Wednesdays
10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
239 Main Street, Brookneal, VA 24528
Coordinator: Debby Snell
Concord Community Senior Center
Concord Ruritan Club
Wednesdays
9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
327 Midget Farm Road, Concord, VA 24538
Coordinator: Brenda Walsh
Gladys/Long-Island Community Center
The Serenade Center
Wednesdays
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
3070 Long Island Road, Gladys, VA 24554
Coordinator: Marilyn Bryant
Gladys Community Senior Center/Goodtimers Band
Every Thursday
1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m.
Performances & Practices
Rustburg Community Senior Center
Rustburg Ruritan Club
Tuesdays
9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
200 Colonial Highway, Rustburg, VA 24588
Coordinator: Rose Epperson
Timberlake Community Senior Center
Grace Church
Tuesdays
9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
21129 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502
Coordinator: Brenda Walsh