department of parks and recreation
Community and Recreation Centers
The City of Greenville operates five community centers located throughout Greenville
with programs and services for preschoolers to senior adults. Children, youth and
their families have numerous opportunities to participate in a variety of classes,
fitness, travel, sports, cultural arts, after school and summer programs.
Our Mission
The City of Greenville Recreation Division is committed to and accountable for providing
a diverse range of quality programs and services to our community that promote fun,
wellness and education in a welcoming and safe environment.
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Program Instructors Needed
The City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department is currently seeking instructors
to offer fun and exciting recreational and educational classes to our community.
Our department offers a wide variety of recreational programs to citizens of all
ages. These programs take place in city parks, community centers and other locations.
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Community and Recreational Center Locations
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Summer 2012 Youth Recreational Camps
Learn more about Youth Athletic Programs
Super Summer Day Camp 2012
The City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department will offer its Super Summer
Day Camp program starting June 11 until August 17, for boys and girls ages 5 to
12. The program will last from 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
at each of the City's Community Centers. The campers will enjoy arts and crafts,
fitness programs, sports, music, field trips and much, much more.
The cost is only
$225 for the ten weeks of camp and city of Greenville residents will get a 20 percent discount.
There is also a multi family member discount for each sibling that signs
up for camp. Families are required to pay in full at the point of registration.
Lunch is provided for each camper.
Register Online
Art & Design Camp
Location: Sears Shelter Cabin at McPherson Park
Dates: Monday – Friday; June 18 – June 22, 2012
Times: 9am – 11am for 6-8 year olds; 1pm – 3pm for 9-12 year olds
Cost: Residents - $100; Non-Residents - $125
Contact: 864-467-4355
Register Online
In this hands-on summer class taught by a local artist and a professor of architecture at Clemson University, students will explore all aspects of the design process and create unique works of art, from writing their own computer programs to designing skyscrapers. Students will work with a variety of materials such as clay, wood, paper, paints, Lego, and computers. Students will keep a sketchbook, and we will photograph the work for their portfolios. On the last day of the class, we will hold a mini exhibition for parents and friends.
Dave Lee is an architect living in Greenville. He graduated from Columbia University and worked internationally for such offices as NOX in the Netherlands. He has taught at the School of Architecture at Clemson University for the past 7 years. Katie Lee is an artist with a degree in architecture as well. She taught in the public school system for 8 years before the birth of their son. Together Dave + Katie Lee created Quixotic, a multidisciplinary design group founded on the belief that ideas have no boundaries.
Let's Move Kids Fitness Camp
Location: Sears Shelter at McPherson Park
Dates: Monday – Friday; July 16 – 20
Time: 7:30am – 12:30pm
Cost: Residents - $72; Non-Residents - $90
Contact: Jan Cox, 864-467-4326
Participants: 6-10 years old
Register Online
Let’s Move Kids Fitness Camp will be a fun-filled, high-energy five-day camp for children ages 6-10 years old. The camp will allow participants to have fun, exercise and to be introduced to various types of fitness, such as ZumbAtomics, Inner Strength, Yoga, Folk Dancing, as well as other sports, games and activities that promote physical activity and healthy living. Participants will also learn about healthy eating and other ways to stay fit!
Junior Jazzercise Camp - Mom & Me
Location: Cleveland Park Annex
Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays, June 11 – 27; July 2 – 18; July 23 – August 8
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Cost: Residents - $288; Non-Residents - $300
Participants: 6-17 (plus parent)
Contact & Registration: Jennifer Williams, 864-346-4671 or Robby Anders, 864-467-8011
Join us for Junior Jazzercise Camp ~~ Mom & Me! Each 3-week camp will meet on Mondays
and Wednesdays from 10 am – 2 pm. Lunch will be provided each day. Camp will
include (but is not limited to) aerobic workout, dancing, relay races, health and
nutrition lessons, self-esteem building, choreography, music, team building, arts
& crafts, cheerleading and hip-hop, jazz and country line dancing! A typical class
will involve a workout, lessons, lunch (provided), relay races, practice routines
for our performance, team activities and crafts. The last day of camp will be a
"recital" for friends and family to attend so that we can show off our performance
routines and everything that we've learned! Safety is a major focus, and the instructor
is CPR certified.
Junior Jazzercise is a highly accredited youth fitness program that provides a fun
and creative atmosphere. Not only are we getting a workout and learning a lot...we're
having a BLAST!
Sing-Along Camp
Location: Sears Shelter Cabin at McPherson Park
Dates: Choose one or more from the following weeks:
June 4-7 (Summertime Fun)
June 11-14 (Water Mania)
July 9-12 (Fun in the Sun)
July 23-26 (Beach Party)
Days: Monday-Thursday
Time: 9 am to Noon
Cost: Weekly tuition is $99/1st child, $79/2nd Child, $59/3rd Child
There is a $10 registration fee for all new families. This fee is non-refundable.
This registration fee will be waived for City of Greenville residents. City residents enter the coupon code "GREENCITY" at checkout to waive the registration fee.
Participants: 3-10 years old
Contact & Registration: www.Sing-AlongKids.com or call 864-630-0144.
The City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department is offering Sing-Along Camp at the Sears Shelter Cabin at McPherson Park! Each week is jam-packed with unique music and movement activities, games, crafts, and snacks sure to inspire your little diva or rock star! The instructor, Elizabeth Boone, has a Master's degree in Elementary Education, is a fully trained and registered Music Together teacher, and was previously a camp director in Charlotte, NC.
Tennis Fun Camps
Location: Sears Shelter at McPherson Park
Dates: Monday – Friday; June 25 – June 29; July 30 – August 3
Time: 7:30am – 1:00pm
Cost: Residents - $92; Non-Residents - $115
Participants: 6-9 years old
Contact: Robby Anders, 864-467-8011
Register Online
Tennis Fun Camp is a great way to introduce the basics of tennis to your child! These 5-day camps will be offered June 25 – 29 and July 30 – August 3. We will instruct the campers on the fundamentals of tennis, such as proper racket use, volley and how to serve the ball. The program will include personal instruction, drills, conditioning, play and group sessions as well as other fun activities. Campers will be grouped into beginner and intermediate lessons according to ability and age.
Summer 2012 Youth Recreational Programs
Learn more about Youth Athletic Programs
Family Rocks! Kids & Parents Guitar
Location: Bobby Pearse Community Center
Dates: Thursdays, June 28 – August 2, 2012 (6 weeks)
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Cost: Residents - $92 for parent & child; Non-Residents - $115 for parent & child
Participants: 5-12 (plus parent)
Contact: Jonathan Jones, 864-467-4331
Register Online
Come rock with us! This 6-week guitar program is a great way for a parent and child
to spend time together AND both learn how to play the guitar. The class is taught
by Leslie D. Smith, a singer-songwriter, acoustic and uke player who has been featured
as one of AudioSparx.com’s Hot New Artists. The program gives the parent and child
the basic knowledge and skills of guitar playing. Participants learn essential chords
in order to play many different genres of music, such as pop, country, rock, folk,
worship, indie songs, as well as other genres.
Let’s Move Kids Fitness
Location: Cleveland Park Center
Dates: Saturdays, April 21 – May 26, 2012 (6 weeks)
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 am
Cost: Free
Contact: 864-467-4355
Participants: Ages 5-12
Let’s get kids active! This FREE 6-week program focuses on kids’ fitness and nutrition. Let’s Move! is a comprehensive initiative, launched by the First Lady, dedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation, so that children born today will grow up healthier and able to pursue their dreams.
This fitness program incorporates components of this campaign. The classes are taught by our recreation staff and are held in Cleveland Park. The classes meet at 10am at the Cleveland Park Center and utilize the park for physical activities. Each class will incorporate stretching, nutrition, skills related to a specific sport and active games. This program is for children ages 5-12 years old.
Music Together
The City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department is offering Music Together
at the Sears Shelter Cabin at McPherson Park! The instructor, Elizabeth
Boone, who is a fully trained and registered Music Together teacher, works with
6-12 children and their caregiver to offer forty-five minutes of music and movement
experiences. Each weekly class offers a dozen songs and rhythmic rhymes. Children
and their adults have opportunities to create and improvise — making up new words
to songs, offering movement ideas, making silly sounds, and sharing musical ideas
from the family's play at home. These classes are for babies through kindergarteners
and their caregivers.
Summer Session: Music Together
Location: Sears Shelter Cabin at McPherson Park
Dates: June 4 – July 28 (6 weeks) *No classes weeks of 6/18 and 7/2
Times: Participants may choose one of the following 45-minute classes to attend each week:
Tuesdays, 5:15pm – 6:00pm
Saturdays, 10:30 – 11:15am
Cost: Tuition for each 6 week session is $125/1st child and $75/sibling.
Infants 8 months of younger who attend with paying sibling – FREE
There is a $15 registration fee for all new families. This fee is non-refundable.
This registration fee will be waived for City of Greenville residents. City residents
enter the coupon code "GREENCITY" at checkout to waive the registration fee.
Contact: Jan Cox, 864-467-4326 or Elizabeth Boone, 864-630-0144
Registration: Contact
musictogetherofgreenville.com or call 864-630-0144
ZumbAtomics
Location: Sears Shelter at McPherson Park
Dates: Saturdays, April 28 – June 16, 2012 (8 weeks), 10–11 am
Cost:
1 child: For 8-week session, $32 for City Residents; $40 for Non-Residents OR
$5 per class for City Residents; $6 per class for Non-Residents
2 children: For 8 week session, $60 for City Residents; $75 for Non-Residents OR
$8 per class for City Residents; $10 per class for Non-Residents
3 children: For 8 week session, $80 for City Residents; $100 for Non-Residents OR
$12 per class for City Residents; $15 per class for Non-Residents
Participants: Ages 5-12
Contact: Jan Cox, 864-467-4326
Registration:
Register Online
This 8 week ZumbAtomics program is taught by Quisha Owens, who is a licensed Zumba and ZumbAtomics instructor with a Zumba Toning certificate. ZumbAtomics is designed for kids to participate in a rockin', high energy fitness class with specially choreographed kid-friendly routines. This program is for children 5-12 years old.
Summer 2012 Teen Recreational Programs
Craft-E-Teens
Location: Sears Shelter at McPherson Park
When: Fridays, June 8 – August 17, 2012
Time: 6:30 – 8:30pm
Cost: Residents - $10 per class; Non-Residents - $12 per class
Participants: Ages 11-17
Contact: Jan Cox, 864-467-4326
Craft-E-Teens is an art program for teens and pre-teens ages 11 – 17. This program allows participants to discover various types of art, be creative, have fun and make new friends! It also offers teens something new and fun to do on Friday evenings during the summer while having hands-on opportunities to create art! Instructor, Kathy Albertelli, is not only an artist but has taught middle school for 12 years.
Teen Club for Boys & Girls
Location: Nicholtown Community Center & West Greenville Community Center
When: Wednesdays; May 23, June 13, 27; July 11, 25; August 8 & 22; 5:30pm – 7pm
Cost: Free
Participants: Ages 13-16
Contact: Katrina Wofford, 864-467-4330 (Nicholtown); Monica Young, 864-467-4329 (West Greenville)
Calling all TEENS ages 13 – 16 years old!!! The City of Greenville Parks and Recreation is offering a Teen Club for Boys and Girls ages 13 -16. The program meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 5:30pm – 7pm at the Nicholtown Community Center and the West Greenville Community Center. The teens participate in discussions, activities, games, trips, speakers and MORE!
Summer 2012 Adult Recreational Programs
Community Bingo
Location: David Hellams, Nicholtown & West Greenville Community Centers
Date: David Hellams: Tuesdays; May 22, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, August 14 & 28
Nicholtown: Tuesdays; May 15, June 5, 19; July 3, 17; August 7 & 21
West Greenville: Mondays; June 11, 25; July 9, 23; August 13 & 27
Time: 6:15pm – 7:45pm
Cost: Free
Contact: 864-467-4355
Join us for Community Bingo at David Hellams, Nicholtown and West Greenville Community Centers. This free program meets twice month at each of these centers and gives participants a chance to enjoy the games, competition, fellowship and fun! There is no fee to participate and winners receive a prize!
Computer Basics
Location: West Greenville Community Centers
Date: Thursdays, July 12 – August 16
Time: 6:30m – 7:30pm
Cost: Residents - $24; Non-Residents - $30
Contact: James Hallums, 864-467-4329
Registration:
Register Online
This 6-week beginner computer course will teach participants the basics of using a computer, such as turning the computer on and off, creating an email account, using social media, computer maintenance, and protecting your computer from infections. Instructor, Teresa Bryant, has been in the computer industry for over 10 years and has a degree in Computer Information Systems.
Downtown Line Dancing
Location: Sears Shelter at McPherson Park
Date: Wednesdays, April 25 – May 30, 2012 (Spring)
Wednesdays, June 6 – July 18, 2012 (Summer) *No class on July 4
Time: 6:15-8 pm
Cost: Residents - $4 per class or $20 for 6 week session; Non-Residents - $5 per class or $25 for 6 week session
Contact: Jan Cox, 864-467-4326
Registration:
Register Online
Downtown Line Dance is a fun-filled activity that exercises the body and brain at the same time. In 45 minutes, participants learn dance steps for popular social line dances, such as Cupid Shuffle, Electric Slide, Cha Cha Slide, Tush Push, The Wobble and Good Time. Those who wish to go beyond these basic dances may extend their time for an additional hour of instruction in more advanced dances.
Downtown Line Dance is led by Barbara Steele who has taught line dance for 10 years at various venues in Greenville, Simpsonville, Flat Rock and Myrtle Beach. Barbara keeps up with the latest dances by attending national workshops in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina and through her association with World Line Dance and NTA.
International Folk Dancing
Location: Sears Shelter at McPherson Park
Date: Mondays, April 23 – May 21, 2012 (Balkan Dancing)
Time: 7 pm–9 pm
Cost: Residents/College Students - $3 per class or $12 for 5 week session;
Non-Residents - $4 per class or $15 for 5 week session
Contact: Jan Cox, 864-467-4326
Registration:
Register Online
In partnership with the Greenville International Folk Dancers, the City of Greenville Parks and Recreation is offering International Folk Dancing on Mondays at the Sears Shelter. Participants may pay per class or for the entire 5-week session by registering online. This session focuses on Balkan Dancing as participants immerse themselves in the stirring melodies and subtle rhythms of the Balkans. Think beauty, not war!
Jazzercise Downtown Greenville
Location: Cleveland Park Annex
Dates: on-going
Times: 8:00 Saturday
8:15am Monday, Wednesday, Friday
4:45pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
5:45pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Cost: $40/month ($25 joining fee) or $10 walk-in
Contact: Robby Anders, 864-467-8011
Registration:
Register Online
The Jazzercise workout program combines jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates,
yoga and kickboxing movements into one 60-minute total body workout. Each workout
blends dance aerobics with muscle toning and stretching movements. Our certified
fitness instructors make all the routines fun and easy-to-follow. Whether you are
new to the Jazzercise exercise program and need some help learning the basics or
a long-time participant looking for technique tips, you've come to the right place!
Jewelry Making
Location: Sears Shelter at McPherson Park
Dates: Tuesdays, June 26 – July 31, 2012
Times: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Cost: Residents - $60; Non-Residents - $75
Contact: Jan Cox, 864-467-4326
Registration:
Register Online
Join us for a fun class of jewelry making. Beginners and experience jewelry makers are welcome! You will learn new techniques and have hands-on opportunities to make jewelry with different types of beads and silver. Materials will be provided but additional materials will be available for purchase.
Let’s Move Aerobics
Location: West Greenville Community Center
Dates: Thursdays; June 21 – July 26 (6 weeks)
Times: 6:15 pm–7:15 pm
Cost: Free
Contact: James Hallums, 864-467-4329
Let’s Move Aerobics is a FREE 6-week aerobics program that is guaranteed to give you a great, cardio workout! Join us on Thursdays from 6:15 – 7:15pm at the West Greenville Community Center for this fun program. All levels are welcome! Monica Young, who is a Recreation Leader for the City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department, is leading these aerobics classes.
Lindy Hop
Location: Sears Shelter at McPherson Park
Dates: Thursdays, Now – August 30, 2012 *No class on May 31 or June 21
Times: 7-11 pm
Cost: Residents/College Students/Lindy Hop Members - $4 per class or $40 for 12 week session;
Non-Residents - $5 per class or $50 for 12 week session
Contact: Jan Cox, 864-467-4326
Registration:
Register Online
In partnership with the Greenville Lindy Hoppers, the City of Greenville Parks and Recreation is offering Lindy Hop at the Sears Shelter! The Greenville Lindy Hoppers are an all-volunteer group dedicated to promoting and preserving historic swing era dancing in the Upstate of South Carolina, with an emphasis on Lindy hop and Lindy hop-related styles. This includes dances such as Lindy Charleston, ’20s Charleston, Balboa, East Coast swing, West Coast swing, and blues.
Shag
Location: Sears Shelter at McPherson Park
Dates: Fridays; June 22 – July 27, 2012
Times: 5:30 – 6:30pm; 6:30 – 7:30pm
Cost: Residents - $24 and Non-Residents - $30
Contact: Jan Cox, 864-467-4326
Registration:
Register Online
Did you know that South Carolina’s State Dance is Shag? Come learn how to shag with us! Adam Fisher, who has been teaching shag for many years, is instructing this fun-filled program. This 6-week class meets on Fridays at 5:30pm and at 6:30pm. All you need are soft sole shoes and a partner!
West African Drum & Dance
Location: West Greenville Community Center
Dates: Mondays; April 16 – May 24, 2012 (6 weeks)
Times: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Cost: $50 for City Residents; $62.50 for Non-Residents
Per class - $10 for City Residents; $12.50 for Non-Residents
Family discounts are available for those paying per class.
Contact: James Hallums, 864-467-4329
Registration:
Register Online
This 6-week Drum & Dance program is guaranteed fun!!! It takes place on Mondays
at 6:30 pm at the West Greenville Community Center and is for participants 10 years
old and older – Adults welcome! Members of the W. African Drum & Dance group teach
the participants not only how to use the African drums and different types of dances,
but they also educate the participants on the equipment and dances by teaching them
about the countries and culture from which the instruments and dances originated.
Women Empowered
Location: David Hellams Community Center
Date: Thursdays, June 7, 21; July 5, 19; August 2 & 16
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Janet Robinson, 864-467-4327
Women Empowered is a free program for adult women to gather and discuss relevant topics on leadership, encouragement and empowerment, as well as listen to and engage with local female leaders. The group will meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday at 6:30pm of each month during the summer.
Writing Workshops
In partnership with the Emrys Foundation, the City of Greenville Parks and Recreation
Department is offering writing workshops this fall at the Bobby Pearse Community
Center!
2nd Sunday Writing Workshops
Location: Bobby Pearse Community Center
When: Sundays; June 10, July 8 & August 12, 2012
Time: 2-4 pm
Cost: $5 per class
Targeted Age: 17 & older
Contact: Jonathan Jones, 864-467-4331
Registration: Register at www.emrys.org
or the fee may be paid upon arrival to the class.
The 2nd Sunday writing workshops are led by various members of the Writing Room faculty. They are designed to stimulate creativity and generate ideas for fiction and nonfiction. We’ll use a series of short in-class writing exercises to inspire new work and deepen your writing. Come prepared to write in class, to share your exercises without fear or self-judgment, and above all, have some fun. All levels are welcome!
Yoga
Location: Bobby Pearse Community Center
When: 6:30-7:45 pm, Mondays; June 4 – July 30 (8 weeks) *No class on June 18
Cost: Resident Fee - $32 for entire 8-week session or $5 per class; Non-Resident Fee - $40 for entire 8-week session or $6 per class
Contact: Jonathan Jones, 864-467-4331
Registration:
Register Online
We invite you to join us at the Bobby Pearse Community Center for this 8 week yoga
program, which is taught by Brooke Kleinfelter, who is a certified yoga instructor.
This 75 minute class is taught once a week, and all levels are welcome; however,
you do not need previous yoga experience to enjoy this class. Participants can pay
$5 per class for city residents and $6 for non-city residents upon arrival. Participants
are encouraged to register on-line for the entire 8 weeks for $32 for City residents
and $40 for non-city residents. Participants do need their own yoga mat.
Zumba
Location: David Hellams and Nicholtown Community Centers
Dates and Times: June 14 – July 21, 2012 (6 weeks)
David Hellams Community Center: Saturdays; 11:30 – 12:30 pm
Nicholtown Community Center: Thursdays; 6:30–7:30 pm
Cost: $24 for City Residents for 6-week session or $5 per class
$30 for Non-residents for 6-week session or $6 per class
Contact: Janet Robinson, 864-467-4327 (David Hellams); Octavia Jones, 864-467-4330 (Nicholtown)
Registration:
Register Online for the 6-week session, or if paying per class, pay upon
arrival.
Come ZUMBA with us!! Carmen Kent is a certified instructor who is teaching ZUMBA
at two locations: David Hellams and Nicholtown Community Centers. ZUMBA fitness
is a Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and International
music and dance movements, creating an exciting and effective fitness system. It
is a way to get toned, benefit the heart, and burn calories all at the same time.
Most people stop exercising because of boredom. ZUMBA combines total body workout
with having fun. The mood is lively and the music is extremely upbeat. The dance
routines are fun and energetic that keeps participants coming back!
Summer 2012 Senior Programming
The City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department’s Senior Program offers a variety of activities for seniors who are 55 years old and older. During the summer months, our seniors meet at the Sears Shelter at McPherson Park on Thursdays from 9:00am – 1:00pm. Activities include: arts & crafts, field trips, holiday celebrations, fitness classes, dancing and much more! We do provide transportation to city of Greenville residents. Active and inactive seniors are welcome! For more information, please contact Janet Robinson at 864-467-4327.