(3-5 yrs.) Prerequisite: Child must leave parent willingly, be comfortable in the water, follow directions and function well in a group. When possible, children are grouped by ability. Class emphasizes helping children gain basic aquatic skills including entering and exiting the water safely, blowing bubbles with mouth and nose submerged, submerging under water. With assistance students learn to float and glide on front and back, rolling from front to back and back to front, swimming using arms and legs on front and back at least two body lengths. For safety reasons, flotation devices may be used. Flotation devices are used for all Pee Wee 1 classes at Audrey Moore and Franconia Rec Centers.

(3-5 yrs.) Prerequisites: Pee Wee Paddler 1 or equivalent skill proficiency. Class emphasizes helping children increase independence in their skill performance while continuing to increase comfort in the water. Skills include bobbing, floating and gliding on front and back with and without assistance, swimming on front and back at least three body lengths with and without assistance. Flotation devices may be used.

(13-Adult) This class is designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities Students receive personalized instruction focused on improving fitness and endurance through lap swimming or water walking.

(6-12 yrs.) This is a learn-to-swim class designed for students with disabilities. Students engage in activities to overcome fear and gain basic swimming and water safety skills. Skills include entering and exiting the water safely, blowing bubbles, floating and the introduction of arm and leg action with assistance. Parent/caregiver participation may be required.

(6-12 yrs.) Prerequisite: Swimming 1 or equivalent skill proficiency. This is a learn-to-swim class designed for students with disabilities. Students should be comfortable entering the water on their own, blowing bubbles, and using their arms and legs to swim with assistance. Skills include floating on both front and back, gliding and swimming without assistance. Parent/caregiver participation may be required.

(6-11 yrs.) Explore the woods, creeks and ponds as we look for all sorts of critters. Learn about the animal life science of frogs, toads, birds, mammals, snakes, turtles, fish and insects through hikes, projects and games.

(7-12 yrs.) A great camp for high-level swimmers. Activities include water safety, swim clinics, water relays and water sports like volleyball and basketball. Campers also enjoy out-of-pool games/activities. Prerequisite: child must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted, pass a swim test, be comfortable in deep water and tread water for two minutes. Bring at least two swimsuits, two towels, snacks, lunch, and water bottle. No camp June 19 and July 3. FCPS last day of school June 17.

(6-13 yrs.) This Silver Knights camp has taught the great strategy game to more than 100,000 children including national champions. This camp is for advanced players to sharpen their skills or beginners who want to learn the game. Campers will learn the rules, openings, tactics, strategy, endgames, while playing games and taking outdoor breaks. Bring a lunch, snack, and drink. Campers will receive a t-shirt and chess set on Friday. No camp June 19 and July 3.

(6-10 yrs.) From tadpoles to meadow voles, water is needed for all living things. Join us for this mostly outdoor camp as we explore many features of the watershed and learn about animals that depend on it. Be prepared to get wet, do cool experiments and learn how humans affect the quality of water in our rivers and streams.

This service provides one hour of additional care for campers at their specific camp location. Only campers enrolled in full-day camps can register for extended care. Camps ending before 4 p.m. are not eligible for this service. Campers choose from supervised activities including board games, cards, drawing, coloring and age-appropriate movies. Registration is weekly; be sure to register for two weeks if your camper is in a two-week camp.   Advance registration is required as space is limited. Refunds/Transfers for Extended Care are given in full if requested prior to the camp week.  No refunds are given once the week begins. 

(5 ½-12 yrs.) Campers will flip head over heels in this Metro Movement gymnastics camp. Build skills and learn to master the balance beam, bars, floor and vault. Rec Center camps include an afternoon swim break. A signed participation release is due on the first day. No camp July 3.

(Adults) Create beautiful floral arrangements with live flowers in this hands-on workshop. Floral arrangements are a simple and effective way to add drama to table decorations and create bright, festive and fresh room décor. Supply fee of $20 payable at class.

(2.5-3.5 yrs.) Intro to Pee Wee Paddler introduces 2-year 6 month to 3 year 6-month-old children to floating, kicking, paddling, submerging, and water safety skills in a unique setting designed to prepare the child for the next session of Pee Wee Paddler I once they turn 3 years 6 months. This class has a smaller instructor-student ratio with no more than 4 students allowed per instructor. Children must function well in a group setting without a parent. Non-potty-trained participants must wear swim diapers under swimsuit- no disposable or cloth diapers are allowed.

(5-8 yrs.) Prerequisite: Children must be able to function in a group setting. Class emphasizes helping participants gain basic swimming and water safety skills and overcome fear of water. Skills include entering and exiting water safely, blowing bubbles through mouth and nose. With assistance students learn to float on front and back, glide on front and back, roll over from front to back and back to front and swim at least two body lengths on front and back using arms and legs.

This summer really R.O.C.S. (Rec Centers Offer Cool Stuff)! Campers will enjoy swimming (where available), arts and crafts, outdoor activities, cooperative games and exciting themes. Some camps offer special event days depending on the week. Bring a lunch, drink, swimsuit/towel. No camp June 19 and July 3. FCPS last day of school June 17, first day of school August 24.