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

Attend a brunch for women to gather together and share stories, lunch, support and experiences with one another!

Job Readiness


Are you a teen looking job training or a possible job opportunity? Register for our Job Readiness Program. All applicants must currently be enrolled in school. They must register & attend a 3 day unpaid program to be trained on the job skills needed for the HVRPD Summer Youth Employment. If you receive job placement after the 3 day training you will be paid to work. Please register at Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd, Henderson NC- 27537. For more information please contact Darius Pitt at dariuspitt@henderson.nc.gov or 252-432-6099.

DREAM Fashion Show

_{Do you have what it takes to rip the runway? DREAM is presenting a fashion show on Saturday, May 18th, 2024 featuring a live performance by the Queen of Diamonds! If you're interested in walking in the fashion show, please register by Monday, April 22nd, 2024.}

Pi

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

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).