Camp Roanoke New River Trek, Just 4 Spaces Left!

If you want to come to participate in this summer's Camp Roanoke New River Gorge Trek for rising 8th-12th graders, you'd better act soon! There are only 4 spaces left in that program - 1 Boys spot and 3 Girls spots. For information Call 387-6114, or Register Online Here. Don't know what a "Trek" is? Here's the description:

Join us on our trip to wild and wonderful West Virginia! The Adventure Trek is an extreme experience not to be missed. Campers will begin their trip at Camp Roanoke going through the low and high challenge course as well as climbing the alpine tower. They will then journey to West Virginia where they will experience tent style living, white water rafting, rock climbing, hiking and environmental education in the beautiful and historic New River Gorge. This camp is too awesome to miss, so sign-up today! Space is limited to only 10 campers. Tuition includes all meals, camping fees, transportation and equipment. Tuition after April 12: $515. Early Bird Tuition by April 12: $490. See www.camproanoke.com for complete registration packets.

Party Dance Boot Camp Begins March 10

Are you panicking because there is a wedding, cruise or work dinner dance in your future? Don't know the first thing about dancing? Join us on Wednesday nights and Liz Becker will show you the basics in free style and partner dancing for social events. Learn to dance to Hip Hop, Latin, R&B, Country, Oldies & soft rock. You will look good on the dance floor no matter what they play! Gain confidence and learn a new skill. No partner required. Six week program. Register Online Here

Character Academy at Camp Roanoke Filling Fast

As reported this week on WDBJ7, Roanoke County's department of Fire and Rescue has expanded it's Character Academy program to a two day stay at Camp Roanoke! Rising 5th-7th graders can stay overnight and enjoy the traditional camp experience while interacting with fire and rescue personnel. The camp is only $30 and includes all the meals for the two days. Call 540-387-6114 to register.

Clay College at Brambleton this Saturday

The Blue Ridge Potters Guild and the Brambleton Center present 'Clay College'. See demonstrations such as throwing, trimming, decorating, tool making, learn 'hands on' how to make a Chinese glaze brush. Highwater Clay will have a station for you to test Amaco glazes on your own test tiles and receive samples of their clays and will also have books, tools and other pottery supplies. The Kiln Doctor will be there to teach kiln safety and use. He can answer all your kiln questions and will have pottery & kiln supplies available. There will be 7 or more classes going on during the afternoon. You pick the classes that interest you. Class is Noon to 5:00pm. $15 for the public, $10 for Blue Ridge Potters Guild members, and $5 for students with ID. Register Online Here for public rate. Call 772-PLAY for discounted rates.

Green Ridge Activity Room is NOW OPEN!

We're excited to let you know that the "Activity Room" at Green Ridge is now open for our members and daily admission guests! This unique area behind the front desk houses a wide variety of interactive gaming equipment designed to keep you moving and fit. Members and paying guests ages 3 and up can use the activity room during the times listed below. Children ages 3-8 must be supervised by an adult. Playtime is limited to 20 minutes if there is a wait list. The room features the following equipment:

Blue Fit - Step on the right arrows and exercise just like Dance Dance Revolution, but with the opportunity for more players to become involved.

Trazer- Snap on a wireless motion sensor to your body and enjoy games and workouts in front of a large TV screen, unconstrained by chords, wires or machines.

Gamercise Steppers - Tone your muscles on a stair step machine while playing interactive video games. You've got to keep moving to keep playing!

Wii - If you don't have your own Nintendo Wii at home, feel free to use ours! It's a great way to work out while playing fun games with your friends.

Balance Board - Improve your balance while enjoying games like snowboarding and skateboarding.

Makoto Sports Arena - A motion sensitive space between three towers that allows users to practice sports like kickboxing, or play physical games that are a cross between "whack-a-mole" and "simon".

Light Space Play Floor (COMING SOON) - An interactive 10 ft. square surface with pressure sensitive lights to create single or multi-player games.

Activity Room Hours (subject to change):Monday to Friday
8:00am-3:00pm - all ages
3:00pm-8:00pm - 9 years and older
8:00pm-9:00pm - 15 years and olderSaturday 8:00am-10:00am - all ages
10:00am-12:00pm - 3-12 years 12:00pm-3:00pm - 9 years and olderSunday
10:00am-12:00pm - 3-12 years 12:00pm-4:00pm - 9 years and older

Spring 2010 REConnection Now Available!

Pick up a printed copy of the latest REConnection Magazine right now at Brambleton Center and Green Ridge Recreation Center! They will be available at Roanoke County public libraries within the next two days. You can also view REConnection Magazine Online. Pay special attention to a special pull out summer camps section. Summer Camps are open for registration right now!