Spring Fever!
By Heather Wood
If you are like me, you eagerly count down the days until that first walk around the neighborhood in early to mid-spring. When the dogwoods bloom, the scent of honeysuckle envelops us, and the nights seem to get a bit longer. That is the time I get excited for a new season! It is good to change up your habits once it is warmer outside so you can enjoy spending more time outdoors. There are lots of spring activities to explore outside during this time of year. You might be surprised at what your community has to offer and the things you can discover.
Kernersville Parks and Recreation (KPRD) has a great spring and summer filled with programs and activities for you and your family!
Each year, families gather for our summer screenings with a family-friendly movie on a huge inflatable screen. Our first film for the season will be, Trolls World Tour, and will be held on Friday, May 21. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to relax, and arrive early to enjoy a food truck and local vendors before the show. Movies begin at sunset, so start times may vary. This event is free and open to the public but pre-registration is required to follow COVID guidelines. For full updated details visit our Facebook page.
If you are a fan of our movies, you will love Music in the Park! Come out to enjoy an evening of live music in the park with your family and friends with fantastic music by Jukebox Rehab on Saturday, June 5 from 5:30-8:30PM! Please remember to bring your lawn chairs or blankets for seating. There will be concessions onsite for purchase. Tickets must be purchased in advance and go on sale May 1 at www.kvparks.com.
Kernersville Parks and Recreation is continuing our alliance with High Point Parks and Recreation to co-host a FREE Veteran’s Archery Clinic in honor of Memorial Day! In 2020, the event was held in Kernersville, so to switch it up we are heading to Oakview Recreation Center in High Point on Monday, May 10 from 1:00 – 4:00PM. Adaptive equipment will be provided, so all ages and abilities can be successful. Be on the lookout for more details on our Facebook page and website at www.kvparks.com, or contact our Adaptive and Inclusion Coordinator, Casey Johnson at cjohnson@toknc.com or 336-564-2241.
KPRD believes that learning new things, being creative, and having a social outlet are all important pieces to a healthy and happy life. Come and explore all of our different programs. We offer fun and unique opportunities for adults in our community to get your blood pumping or gain more flexibility. Why not try one of the following classes?!
We are excited to bring outdoor Zumba back this summer! Join Christine, our new Zumba instructor, at the Kernersville Farmers Market, 134 W. Mountain Street. We offer two convenient times to fit everyone’s schedule, Tuesdays from 9:30 -10:30AM or Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00PM. So, if you like dance and love the Latin vibe, this is your chance to get fit and have fun at the same time by following simple choreography. Pre-registration is required to participate.
If you are looking for a low-impact exercise, try our outdoor Yoga in the Park classes: All Levels Yoga or Power Yoga Flow. On Monday nights you can improve flexibility, balance, and strength while relaxing the mind.
REFIT is a cardio dance fitness program designed for all ages, all sizes, all shapes, and fitness levels. We provide a fun, rockin’ workout with positive uplifting music and a community to keep you encouraged and motivated. Join our class on Thursday’s May 13 – August 26 at 6:15PM. The class will be held at the Kernersville Community Recreation Center – 125 E. Bodenhamer Street. For registration details visit www.kvparks.com.
KPRD also provides a diverse lineup of youth programs to encourage your child to explore new interests, talents, and get them excited about learning! From sports and physical activities to music and the arts, ALL of our programs foster an inclusive, safe, and engaging learning environment that encourages positive, age appropriate cognitive, physical, and social development.
Learn and improve your junior tennis skills at our J. Mentor Tennis summer camps. Each day of camp we will build on the different aspects of tennis. From basic strokes to game play. You may choose multiple weeks but space is limited. To register and for a full list of weeks being offered, call 336-459-0647 or visit mentortennis.wixsite.com/mentortennis.
Champions in Motion (CIM) has developed one of the most exciting and comprehensive martial arts systems, specialized for teaching children and teens. CIM has incorporated the most effective defense techniques from many martial arts systems with comprehensive safety awareness and anti-bullying lessons to present an unparalleled curriculum for our students. To learn more visit prereg.championsinmotiononline/championsinmotion.org.
KPRD will offer Summer Camp from June 14-August 13. As always, our main goal is to provide our participants with a safe environment to play and have social experiences. During this time of concern with the COVID-19 pandemic there have been many discussions on how to make the Summer Camp experience safe, yet fun for our participants. Please know that every consideration has been made with the best possible safety practices in place to protect our participants, their families, and our staff. We offer a great lineup of introductory and developmental sports and cultural arts for children ages 6 through 12. All of our camps feature an engaging, structured format designed to introduce the fundamentals of a sport/cultural arts to kids who are just learning, and to help further develop the skills and capabilities of kids who have some experience behind them. Registration is now open! For a full list of weekly themes and to register visit www.kvparks.com.
We are looking forward to seeing you during our busy Spring and Summer season!