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James City County Virginia - Winter Spring 2024 Activity Brochure Available 05 January 2024 ( news )
James City County , state Virginia ( By Press Release office)
Jan 05,2024
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The
Winter/Spring 2024 Activity Brochure
features a season of great programs , events and activities for ages , interests and abilities! This edition highlights all of Parks & Recreation ' s offerings through April , including a special feature on
Women and Fitness
! New programming includes Celebrating Black Artists Camp and Diamond Painting for Beginners , Exceptional Expeditions trips for patrons with disabilities , and a variety of fun day trips designed for those aged 55+ . Your returning favorite
special eventsinclude Fido Fest for you and your furry friends , Bike the Bridge along the Virginia Capital Trail and the Summer Job Fair where you can get paid to play! We’ve got
Spring Breakcamps too , see the listing of great ways to spend the week!
Upcoming Special Events & Programs
Fitness Open House• All Ages
FREE!
Saturday , Jan . 13 • 9 - 11 a . m .
James City County Recreation Center
It’s a new year and time for a new healthy routine! Meet our instructors , reserve a spot for demo classes and receive information on all that James City County Health & Wellness has to offer . Info: 757 - 259 - 4176 .
2024 Hit the Reset Virtual 5K Run/Walk• All Ages
Jan . 13 – March 13
$25 . Register early and save , $20 before Jan . 31!
Let’s put 2023 in the past and HIT THE RESET! We’re racing into 2024 with positive resolutions . Join James City County Parks & Recreation for their third annual virtual 5K! You can complete this virtual 3 . 1 - mile run/walk anywhere , with anyone , at any time . Complete within these dates and submit online . Race registration includes a commemorative medal and shirt . JCC has some of the most beautiful trails in Virginia . If you choose to run your 5K on a County trail , submit your location photo and receive an extra entry into our raffle . Registration closes Feb . 22 at 10 p . m . To register , visit runsignup . com/hitthereset . Info: 757 - 259 - 4176 .
Summer Job Fair• Ages 16+
FREE!
Saturday , March 16 • 10 a . m . – 1 p . m .
James City County Recreation Center
Looking for a fun summer job? Attend the annual JCC hiring event to join the award - winning Parks & Recreation team where we offer competitive salaries and flexible schedules . Supervisors will be onsite for same day interviews . For more information , call James City County Human Resources at 757 - 253 - 6680 .
Fido Fest• All Ages
Saturday , March 23 • 10 a . m . - 2 p . m .
$5/car ( cash or check only )
Jamestown Beach Event Park
Do not miss the PAW - TY! Grab your leash and get to the park with your furry friend for a fun time! Family and dog - friendly activities , adorable doggie photo ops , entertaining demos , games , contests , fabulous food ( $ ) , merchandise vendors ( $ ) and community vendors will also be present . Co - sponsor: Heritage Humane Society . Weather permitting .
Freedom Park Full Moon Hikes •All Ages
FREE!
Pink Moon: Monday , March 25 • 7:30 - 8:30 p . m .
Flower Moon: Tuesday , April 23 • 8 - 9 p . m .
Freedom Park
Come explore us AFTER DARK during the full moon! Freedom Park closes at sunset; however , Multiuse Trail 3 only reopens for this self - guided hike on select nights . After sunset , visitors may use Multiuse Trail 3 only , all other areas of the park are closed . The full moon hikes use an out - and - back one - mile , paved ADA - compliant trail winding through wooded forest and the Colby Swamp . Users must depart Multiuse Trail 3 by the closing time . No registration required . Weather permitting .
Campfire Social• All Ages
FREE!
Saturday , March 30 • 6:30 - 7:30 p . m .
Chickahominy Riverfront Park
Come celebrate the season with a good old - fashioned campfire gathering . Enjoy s’mores , activities , storytelling and more around the campfire overlooking Gordon Creek .
Spring Break Camps
• Ages 3 - 15
April 1 - 5; camp days , times , locations and cost vary
Check out our
Winter/Spring brochurefor details!
Bike the Bridge• All Ages
Saturday , April 6 • 8 a . m . - 1 p . m .
$25 . Register early and save , $20 before March 22!
Jamestown Beach Event Park
Cycle from Jamestown to Charles City County! The starting location is mile marker 0 of the Virginia Capital Trail and includes various lengths of 15 , 25 and 50 mile routes; exact route and rest stop locations will be available by March 1 . Light refreshments at rest stops , a T - shirt and lunch included with rider registration . Registration closes Wednesday , April 3 , noon . To register , visit runsignup . com/bikethebridge .
Camping Under the Stars• All Ages & Families
Saturday , April 13 • 2 - 5 p . m . • $25
Chickahominy Riverfront Park
Pitch your tent or borrow one of ours and spend the night camping! We’ll show you the basics of camping including how to set up your tent , how to hammock camp , build a campfire and learn to cook on a campfire . After the program , participants can stay the night at our beautiful campground .
Summer Camp Fair• All Ages
FREE!
Sunday , April 14 • 11 a . m . - 3 p . m .
James City County Recreation Center Gym
Your one - stop shop for families planning summer activities! Find out about local and regional summer camps , programs and more for all ages! Register onsite or gather information to take home . Giveaways , games , goodie bags and more! Offered in partnership with WilliamsburgFamilies . com . For more information , please contact Kristy Maynor at
kristy@williamsburgfamilies . comor Olivia Bada at
olivia@Williamsburgfamilies . com
Bikes Out of Hibernation• All Ages
FREE!
Saturday , April 20 • 9 a . m . - 1 p . m .
Jamestown Settlement parking lot
Get that neglected bicycle out of hibernation for a free once - over to get it ready for the cycling season! Representatives from local bike shops , the Williamsburg Area Bicyclists and BikeWalk Williamsburg will be on hand to offer safety inspections , adjustments , tire pumping , free helmets ( while supplies last ) and helmet fittings . Offered in partnership with BikeWalk Williamsburg and Williamsburg Area Bicyclists .
The Lounge: Day Trips!• Ages 55+ Exclusive
Sign - up and sit back and enjoy! We take care of all the details - trip planning , meals , tickets , tips – and we do all the driving!
Open to all 55+ . Lounge members pay discounted prices .
Trips depart/return to James City County Recreation Center
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Black History & Cultural Center of Virginia• Richmond
Tuesday , Feb . 20 • 9 a . m . - 5 p . m .
$85/person , $75/Lounge member
We’ll visit this historical museum celebrating Richmond’s black history as well as the Maggie Walker National Historical site , the Bill “Bojangles” Robinson statue and the Hippodrome Theater . Catered lunch included . Registration closes Feb . 15 , unless maximum capacity ( 27 participants ) is reached in advance .
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Lunch Cruise• Washington , DC
Tuesday , March 26 • 8:30 a . m . - 5:30 p . m .
$130/person , $120/Lounge member
Enjoy a delicious , chef prepared buffet and gorgeous views of Washington , DC’s spectacular architecture . You’ll marvel at famed city landmarks such as the Washington Monument and National Harbor , from your cozy , climate - controlled interior , and open - air decks . Motor coach transportation provided . Registration closes March 20 , unless maximum capacity ( 28 participants ) is reached in advance .
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Berkeley and Edgewood Plantations• Charles City County
Tuesday , April 23 • 9:30 a . m . - 5 p . m .
$85/person , $75/Lounge member
Step back in time to a bygone era and experience a genteel 18th century lifestyle . Enthusiastic guides in period costume conduct tours of these two mansions and expand on the historical significance of them . Victorian lunch and tea included . Registration closes April 18 , unless maximum capacity ( 28 participants ) is reached in advance .
ºTrips are designed for independent individuals . Lounge program offerings include a variety of activities , presentations , games , trips and luncheons . Info: 757 - 259 - 4178 or visit jamescitycountyva . gov/recreation under “Facilities . ”
Program Registration
Unless otherwise noted , please visit us
onlineor call 757 - 259 - 4200 for more details and registration information . For the complete list of Parks & Recreation activities , programs and events , our Winter/Spring 2024 Brochure can be downloaded at
jamescitycountyva . gov/recreation
. Copies may also be picked up at any the following locations during regular operating hours - Abram Frink Jr . Community Center , 8901 Pocahontas Trail; Chickahominy Riverfront Park Office , 1350 John Tyler Hwy . ; Freedom Park Interpretive Center , 5537 Centerville Rd . ; James City County Recreation Center , 5301 Longhill Rd . ; and the James City County & Williamsburg libraries .
ºAll outdoor events are weather permitting . Please call the Activities Hotline at 757 - 259 - 3232 for any changes in schedule .
Program Sites
Chickahominy Riverfront Park
, 1350 John Tyler Hwy .
Freedom Park/Interpretive Center
, 5537 Centerville Rd .
James City County Recreation Center
, 5301 Longhill Rd .
Jamestown Beach Event Park
, 2205 Jamestown Rd .
Jamestown Settlement , 2110 Jamestown Rd .
Media Contact:
Veda McMullen , Senior Communications Specialist
757 - 259 - 5415;
veda . mcmullen@jamescitycountyva . gov
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