All instructional programs require pre-registration and payment is due at the time of registration. Those not residing inside the Aiken city limits must add $20 (ages 18 and under) or $25 (ages 19 & older) to the class or session cost. Memberships are available to those living outside the Aiken city limits at a rate of: Individual - $ 75 per year or Family - $ 125 per year. Upon purchase members will receive City rates on class and programs. Memberships are not applicable to rental fees.
After School Program (Smith-Hazel Recreation Center)
Monday - Friday 2:30pm / 5pm : August 17, 2009 - May 29, 2010 with a light snack daily
Ages 5-13 : Cost: $20 weekly for 1st child and $5 discount for 2nd or more children : Membership is available for out-of-city residents. Please note that payment is due before program starts each week.
BASIC DOG TRAINING
This class is a six-week course for dogs that are five months old or older. Your dog will learn the basic commands of come, sit, down, stay, wait, stand, etc. Topics will include basic care of dogs and what to expect as the training progresses. Dogs must be registered with the City if residing within the City of Aiken and you must provide a copy of your dog’s rabies certificate. Age: All
Cost: $65 per 6 week session / Non-resident fees apply. Tuesdays, July 27 - August 31, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Weeks Center, Rooms 1 & 2
BINGO for Seniors
Join in for an exciting game of Bingo! 9 games are played, with up to 2 winners per game. Prizes are $3 gift cards to various stores. Age: 50 and up, Cost: $1 for 2 cards, $2 for 4 cards, $3 for 6 cards, Monthly: Tuesdays, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m., Weeks Center, Room 4.
Birthday Parties at the Weeks Ceramic Center
Rent the Ceramics Center for your child’s next Birthday Party! The ceramics instructor will help the kids paint a pre-chosen ceramic piece. There are a variety of choices for kids of all ages. Age: All, Cost: Varies, Weeks Ceramics Center.
BOOTCAMP / USMC MUD RUN TRAINING
Do you ever think about how fit you really are? What kind of stress your body can withstand under extreme thresholds? Pull up your bootstraps and dig in for an energizing bootcamp workout with
Certified Personal Trainers. Get your body and your mind right as you are whipped into shape for the summer and/or the 2010 USMC Mud Run. This is an intermediate class. You must be able to
run ½ mile at a time. Age: 18 and up. Cost: $20 registration fee plus $10 per session / Non-resident fees apply. Monthly: Every 2nd & 4th Saturday, May 8 – September 11, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Weeks Center. Call 642-7631 for more information.
BUDDY TRAINING
Save money and train with a friend with new prices for 2010. All the benefits of personal training with the additional accountability of a partner. Take control and find the Zen, be the best you can
in 2010! Each session is one hour. Participants must be Fitness Room valid member. Age: All (additional guidelines apply for those under 18). Cost: $20 per person per session / Non-resident fees apply plus normal fitness room fees. *Multiple sessions must be paid for in full at time of registration. Weeks Fitness Room. Call 642-7631 for more information.
Card Clubs
Pinochle: Tuesdays, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm | Canasta: Tuesdays, 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Bridge: Fridays, 11:30 pm – 3:30 pm ($1 fee); Weeks Center.
Ceramics
The Ceramics Center offers participants the opportunity to create, paint, glaze and fire a variety of objects including dishes, vases, seasonal decorations and more. Fees include one class per week and students may choose from one of the options listed below. Class may last up to 3 hours depending on your skill level and what stage you are working on with your pieces. Age: 18 and up | Cost: $200 per year (Sept. – May)|
$140 for ½ year (Sept. – Dec. or Jan. – May) / non-resident fees apply |$70 per month / non-resident fees apply
Times: Mondays, 9:00 am or 6:00 pm; Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.; Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m.
Weeks Ceramics Center / Call 642-7631 for more information.
CERAMICS CENTER SUMMER CLASSES
Take this 3-month course and enjoy creating, painting, glazing, and firing a variety of objects. Fees include one class per week (a.m. or p.m.). Classes last up to 3 hours. Age: 18 and up
Cost: $75 per person / Non-resident fees apply. Mondays, June - August, 9:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m.
Weeks Ceramics Center. Call 642-7631 for more information.
Children’s Jumping Gymnastics
Recreational and Level 1 Gymnastics; perfect for beginners! Perform mat routines, balance beam, and mini trampoline. Age: 5 - 12, Cost: $40 per month / non-resident fees apply, Monthly: Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Weeks Center, Room 6&7.
Climbing Wall (closed: Certified Instructor Needed)
City of Aiken PRT invites you to participate in Rock Climbing on our 1,200 square foot climbing facility, located near the Carolina Bay off Price Avenue. Our staff is fully trained and will ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Climbing routes have been designed for beginner and experienced climbers. Join our drop-in climbing sessions. Age: 3 and up. Cost: $5 per visit or $20 for a 5-visit pass (Aiken City Residents / Recreation Members); $8 per visit or $25 for a 5-visit pass (Non-City Reisdents / Non-Members). Monthly: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Fit 4 Ever
This low impact, moderate paced fitness class is great for a total body workout! Enjoy aerobics, resistance exercises with light weights, and floor exercises all set to fun, upbeat music. Age: 16 and up, Cost: $26 for 10tickets (good for anytime) / non-resident fees apply, Free for SilverSneakers® Swipe Card Members, Monthly: M, W, Th, F, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Weeks Center, Room 6&7.
Fitness Room
The Weeks Center Fitness Room is equipped with Treadmills, an Elliptical Machine, Recumbent Bikes, Cybex Machine, Biceps Curl Machine, Leg Press Machine, Free Weights, and many other weight station machines. Age: 16 and up (teens age 16 & 17 must be accompanied by an adult) ,Cost: $15 per month; Membership Required, Monday – Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 8:45 p.m. / Saturday, 9:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. / Sunday, 1:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m., Weeks Fitness Room.
Fitness Room Equipment Orientation
Learn how to safely use and make adjustments on the fitness room equipment based on your fitness needs and level. This is a one time session offered to fitness room members only. You must pre-register to attend the orientation. Sign up at the Weeks Center Front Desk. Ages: 18 and up, Cost: Free, First First Saturday of the month, 9:00—10:00 am, Weeks Fitness Room
Line Dance
In this moderately paced class, you will learn country line dances as well as those taught to jazz, big band and modern music. Age: 16 and up, Cost: $30 for 10 tickets (good for anytime) / non-resident fees apply | Monthly: Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Weeks Center, Room 6&7.
Martial Arts: Cuong Nhu
Cuong Nhu is a newer style of martial arts that blends the following styles: Shotokan, Aikido, Judo, Tai Chi Chuan, Vovinam, Wing Chun, and boxing. Students begin training with blocks, punches, and kicks of Shotokan and progress through the ranks to learn concepts and techniques from all of the styles of influence. lasses will be offered in 3 sessions, with each session ending with a Regional Test. Session 1: January 21—April 29 (Registration ends 2/13) Classes meet at the Weeks Center in Rooms 6&7 on the following dates and times: Mondays, 6:45pm —8:45 pm;
Thursdays, 7:30 pm —9:00 pm; Saturdays, 10:00 am—12 noon. Ages: 13 and up. Cost: $25 per session / non-resident fees apply. Weeks Center, Room 6&7.
Nutrition & Aerobics Class (Smith-Hazel Recreation Center)
Mondays & Thursdays 5:30/7pm
Cost: $15 month/City Residents - $55 month/Out-of-City Residents
For more information about this class please call (803) 642-7634
Personal Training
Schedule a Personal Trainer for a one-on-one individualized fitness session in the Fitness Room. Our Certified Personal Trainers areavailable to help you meet your fitness goals. Your session will include a fitness assessment to establish your level of fitness complete with a written program/training schedule. Each session is one hour. Multiple sessions must be paid for in full at time of registration. Ages: All (additional guidelines apply for those under 18), Cost: $50 per hour or 10 sessions at $39 per hour or 20 sessions at $35 per hour. Non-Resident fees apply plus normal fitness room member fees. Weeks Fitness Room.
PUPPY CLASS (AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program)
This class is a six-week course of instruction for puppies 10 weeks to 20 weeks of age. The puppy class is designed to provide owners with information on how to handle a new puppy. Puppies will learn a variety of skills and commands, and will take the S.T.A.R. Puppy Test at the end of the course. Puppies must have record of 2 sets of shots. Age: All. Cost: $65 per 6 week session / Non-resident fees apply. Tuesdays, July 27 - August 31, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Weeks Center, Rooms 1 & 2. Call 642-7631 for more information.
Quick Start Tennis
Quick Start (also known as Pee Wee) Tennis is a great way to introduce children to sports. Smaller courts, smaller nets, smaller racquets and soft tennis balls create a suitable environment
for younger kids. Registration: On-going / year – round Ages: 4 – 8 Cost: Call the Weeks Tennis Center for rates / Non-resident fees apply Weekly: Mondays, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Weeks Tennis Center Call 642-7739 for more information.
Recreation Ramblers Walking Club
Join this free club and earn rewards for the miles you walk! You can join anytime! Enjoy free fitness seminars throughout the year and receive a club newsletter. We’ll end the year with a Recreation Ramblers Awards Party! Sign up at the front desk at the Weeks Center. Ages: 18 and up, Cost: Free; Join anytime!, Weeks Center Walking Track.
Senior Adult Day Trips
To find out more information about our monthly trips call the Weeks Center to have your name put on our quarterly Seniors On the Go! newsletter mailing list. Age: 50 and up | Dates / Times / Costs: TBA | Weeks Center.
SilverSneakers® Fitness Program (Muscular Strength and Range of Movement)
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activity for daily living skills. Handheld weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Age: 50 and up, Cost: $26 for 10 tickets (good anytime) / non-resident fees apply *Free for participating Medicare health plan members. Find out if you are eligible to participate for free through your Medicare health plan! Go to www.silversneakers.com. You must register at the Weeks Center to receive your SilverSneakers® swipe card., Monthly: M, W, 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. and Tu, Th, Fri, 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Weeks Center, Room 6&7
SilverSneakers® Yoga Stretch
Yoga Stretch will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance, and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and a final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Age: 50 and up. Cost: $26 for 10 tickets (can be used on all SilverSneakers classes) / non-resident fees apply. *Free for participating Medicare health plan members. Find out if you are eligible to participate for free through your Medicare health plan! Go to www.silversneakers.com. You must register at the Weeks Center to receive your SilverSneakers® swipe card. Mondays, Wednesdays, 11:15 am – 12:00 pm. Weeks Center, Room 7 .
Storytime in the Gardens
Join us this fall as local senior adults read aloud stories from children’s books. Each
child in attendance receives a free book to take home. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on.
Drinks and snacks are welcomed. *If interested in becoming a volunteer reader, please contact 642-7631! Age: 8 and under (accompanied by an adult) Cost: Free Tuesdays, March - May, 4:00 p.m. Hopelands Gardens (behind the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame)
(In case of inclement weather, Storytime will be held inside the Weeks Activities Center.) Call 642-7631 for more information.
Storytime in the Park (Smith-Hazel Recreation Center)
A time for stories, games, prizes, books and refreshments. Stories read by senior adults,
volunteers and sorority members. Each child will receive a book to take home.
Age: 10 and under (4 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: Free Third Fridays, September – December, 4:00 p.m. Smith-Hazel Recreation Center, Park (In case of inclement weather, Storytime will be held inside the Smith-Hazel Recreation Gym.) Call 642-7634 for more information.
TEENY WEENIE ATHLETES
In this parent/child class, your little athlete will learn a variety of sport skills, such as Golf, Tee Ball, and Tennis! Parents are expected to participate. Registration opens May 29. This class fills up fast so register early! Age: 3 - 5 Cost: $35 per session / Non-resident fees apply. Tuesdays, June 22 - July 20, 5:45 – 6:30 p.m. Weeks Center, Gym . Call 642-7631 for more information.
Toddler Time
Use the gym space to run, chase and release a lot of energy! This program allows for kids to interact with others of the same age, and gives parents a chance to socialize with one another. Equipment and toys such as balls, scooters, mats, hoola-hoops, parachutes and more will be provided to stimulate free play. Personal toys are welcomed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sibling policy: Only enrolled participants ages 5 and under may participate in the activity. Infants in strollers who are not yet walking are welcome to attend. Siblings older than 5 may be present but must stay seated on the bleachers at all times. Age: 5 and under (accompanied by an adult), Cost: $2 per visit, per child, OR $15 for a 10-visit pass; Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Weeks Center, Gym 2.
ULTIMATE SPORTS
Participants will engage in popular physical education team games that promote good sportsmanship and cooperation, while having fun, and in a safe environment. Activities include but are not limited to: Capture the Flag, Dodgeball, Kickball, Ten-Base, Ultimate Frisbee, and team tag games. Participants will need to wear tennis shoes and comfortable athletic style clothing each day (no jeans or Capri’s). Please bring a water bottle and a light, healthy snack. Age: 13-15
Cost: $40 per week / Non-resident fees apply. Session 1: June 14 - 17 Session 2: June 21 - 24
Session 3: July 12 - 15 Session 4: July 19 - 22 8:00 am - 12 noon; Monday - Thursday
Location: Weeks Center Soccer Field. Class will be moved indoors to the Weeks Center Gym in the event of inclement weather. Call 642-7631 for more information.
Walking & Music Exercise Class
A total work out for muscle toning, strength and fun attend this class at the Smith-Hazel Center beginning on Monday, January 23, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The class is for those ages 16 and up. The cost is $15 per month and and non-resident fees apply. The first class is free.
Yoga I, Yoga II, & Evening Yoga
In this gentle mind/body workout you will strengthen and tone your body, improve your balance and flexibility, and calm your mind. Traditional yoga poses combined with soothing music will give your day a whole new focus. The first Tuesday of the month will introduce basic poses. The Friday class will offer several more challenging options. Participants may attend both Yoga I & II & Evening Yoga classes. The class is for those ages 16and older and the cost is $ 40 for 10 coupons (good anytime) and non-resident fees apply. The class will be held at the Weeks Center, Room 6. Yoga I: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45 - 9:45 am / Yoga II: Fridays, 8:45 - 9:45 am / Evening Yoga: Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm.
YOUTH ARCHERY CAMP
Sign up for a week of Archery Camp! Learn archery safety, technique, equipment, mental concentration, and self-improvement. Participants will shoot at a bullseye target placed before an arrow resistant net. Equipment used is state-of-the-art and designed to fit every participant. Equipment is provided. Age: 5 - 17. Cost: $50 per session / Non-resident fees apply. Monday - Friday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Session 1: June 21 - 25 Session 2: July 19 - 23 Weeks Center, Gym 2
Call 642-7631 or instructor Roger Pizio at 648-7892 for more information.
YOUTH ARCHERY League
The Youth Archery League will begin training in January, 2011 to prepare for the State Tournament that will be held in late March. Register now to reserve your place on the roster!
Dates / Times / Costs: TBA Call 642-7631 for more information.
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