RAMS, CLASSES, ACTIVITIES

Ongoing Programs
Food for the Soul, Clothes for the ColdThe Community-wide Advisory Commission(CAC) is partnering with Davis Chapel Baptist Church, Divine Habitation Ministries International, Exquizid Cuts 2.0 and Eastside Barbershop to have open soup kitchens and clothes drives for those in need. On the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of each month, starting Tuesday, November 14, 2023, Davis Chapel Baptist Church will be providing clothes and serving food to those in need of a meal from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Anyone that would like to donate clothes can drop them off at Aycock Recreation Center, Eastside Barbershop or Exquizid Cuts 2.0 barbershop. Anyone that would like to give donations to help cover the cost for food please contact Darius Pitt at 252-431-6099 or dariuspitt@henderson.nc.gov or contact Charles Turrentine Jr. at cturrentinejr@gmail.com.

Chess Club
^{Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department is opening registration for chess club. Statistics show that people that play chess are better at problem solving and decision making. Playing chess has proven to enhance their creativity, critical thinking skills, academic performance and their ability to focus. Youth will learn to play chess and have the opportunity to compete in friendly competition with their peers. Register online at https://hvrpd.recdesk.com/ or at Aycock Recreation Center.}

Teen Court

Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department’s Youth Services Unit is looking for adult volunteers and youth volunteers ages 14-18 for Teen Court Club.  Teen Court Club is a group of youth volunteers that are trained under adult supervision to perform several duties during the Teen Court process. Youth volunteers serve as Defense Attorneys, Prosecutors, Bailiffs, Clerks and Jury Members. Adult volunteer roles include Jury Facilitator, Court Room Monitor, Attorney Coach, Teen Court Trainer or Guest Speaker.  For more information, please contact Darius Pitt at 252.431.6099 (dariuspitt@henderson.nc.gov).


Upcoming Events

<sub>Muddy Boots

Let's go on an adventure in nature! On Monday, May 13, 2024, participants ages 3-5 will enjoy age appropriate activities that are Muddy Boots themed!

Love Your Zipcode

Come join us for a delightful event on Monday, May 20, 2024 to clean with friends, family, or even classmates! This experience will provide a good opportunity to all age groups to express our LOVE and CARE for our neighborhood.</sub>

Pi

This program provides participants the opportunity to play pickleball in a tournament! Singles, doubles and mixed doubles will be offered.

Preseason Football Camp

Preseason Football Camp! Next month on Sunday, June 2nd, 2024. Registration is open to ages 8 to 14 and ends on Friday, May 24th, 2024.

Other Programs

GOLDEN AGE
Golden Age Club Flyer
The Golden Age Club is a group of Senior Ladies who meet every Wednesday at 10:00am at the First Presbyterian Church.  The group enjoys fellowship, weekly brunch and monthly field trips.  For more information, please contact Crystal Allen at 252.431.6091 (crystalallen@henderson.nc.gov).

  

Squad     Dream Team Squad     Dream Parent

The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department’s D.R.E.A.M  – Diverse Roles in Entertainment Arts and Music is a program that was developed to offer a widespread performing arts program that uses numerous instructional approaches in all aspects of entertainment for ages of 5-17. Participants may take up to two disciplines per session. These disciplines may include step, music, dance, modeling as well as production of these disciplines. Participants will showcase these acquired skills in a final performance after each session has been completed. These participants practice every Wednesday 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. and even more to prepare for performances at the Aycock Recreation Center. 

Queen of Diamonds is under the D.R.E.A.M program with the Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department. For more information please contact Crystal Allen at 252.431.6091  (crystalallen@henderson.nc.gov).