Programs for City Youth

SUMMER PROGRAM

2019 Let's Move Summer Program

Petersburg Recreation Let's Move Summer Program will operate July 1 - August 16, 2019, Monday thru Thursday, 9:00-4:30PM. The program will engage city youth between the ages of 6 to 13 in interactive activities that will focus on fitness, health, reading, gardening, golf, fishing, etiquette & chivalry sessions and so much more. You can register your child now until June 20, 2019. The program is for Petersburg Residents only and it is a free program. Breakfast/Lunch will be served daily. Transportation will not be provided to and from the camp site. Parents must bring copy of the child's most recent report card. For additional information - please call 804-324.4014 or 4015.

Summer Fun = Swimming at the Farmer Street City PooL

The Farmer Street Pool will open Saturday, May 25, Sunday, May 26, and Monday, May 27, (weekends only until June 16, 2019). Regular Pool Hours beginning June 17, 2019, Monday thru Saturday, 12pm-6:00pm. The pool will close each day from 2:00-3:00PM for Lunch.

Hours of Operation (beginning June 17, 21019) - Monday thru Saturday, 12:00-6:00PM

Holiday Hours -

Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2019, 12PM-6:00PM

Independence Day, Thursday, July 4, 2019, 12:00-6:00PM

Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2019, 12:00-6:00PM

All pool participants must complete a registration form. Ages 18 & over will present Identification upon entering the pool site.

Ages 15 & over must show a valid state issued ID. We will need parent ID and signature for ages 14 & under. All participants 8 & under most be accompanied by an adult at all times. Participants 8 & under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

All users must wear swim wear (swim shorts with string, bathing suit). Please read all posted materials at the pool concerning safety, rules and pool etiquette. The ratio of Lifeguard to pool users: 1:25. Food and beverages are not allowed (exception) plastic water bottles and sports drinks are allowed.

For additional information, please call 804-324-4014.

Johnny E. Rowe, Sr. Youth Baseball Program

The Johnny E. Rowe, Sr. Little League Baseball Program serves as a foundation for Skill Development, Character Development and Life Skills for the youth in Petersburg. Johnny E. Rowe, Sr coached many of our city youth and served as Father to many of young males in the City of Petersburg. His legacy of dedication, caring, and love of baseball will forever be etched in the minds of so many Petersburg residents both old and youth.

Playground Beautification Day

Petersburg Public Schools in partnership with Petersburg Recreation will host a Lakemont Elementary School “Playground Beautification Day” at Lakemont Elementary School, 51 Gibbons Avenue on Saturday, June 1, 2019, 8:00AM-12:00PM.

Painting of playground equipment and mulching of the playground. All equipment and materials will be provided - WE JUST NEED YOU OR YOUR ORGANIZATION TO ASSIST US! What a great community service project.

If you or your organization would like to participate - please call 804-324-4014 or email ambassadors@petersburg-va.org by May 29, 2019. For additional information - please call 804.324.4014.

Petersburg (VA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated in partnership with Petersburg Recreation Department

The Petersburg (VA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated announced the newly established NSBE, JR (National Society of Black Engineers). The Pre-College Initiative (PCI) program is designed to stimulate the interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields, or STEM. The goal is to encourage students in grades K–12 to attend college and pursue technical degrees. The Recreation Department was very instrumental as the Recreation After School Students were the inaugural members.

Virginia FeedMore Program (Virginia Food Bank) - provides HOT nutritional meals daily to increase the intake of healthy meals received during the "Out of School Time".

Golden Girls Gardening Program - provides gardening classes for the After School Students both hands on instruction as well as classroom instruction. In addition the Golden Girls offer an Etiquette and Chivalry Class for the students.

Optima Health (Health Education Awareness Program) W.H.A.T. Matters (W-Well Being, H-Health, A-Attitude, T-Thoughts) - students will engage in physical fitness competitions, Art Expression, and Open Mic Discussion concerning WHAT Matters.