Herndon Community Center & Recreation

Parent and child swim together. The instructor works closely with parent in helping the toddler develop basic water skills. Class promotes water adjustment activities, as well as introducing elementary forms of propulsion, safety skills and the use of flotation devices. Babies are required to wear swim diapers and plastic pants with elastic at the legs and waistband.

Skills introduced include water adjustment and orientation, breath control, basic water safety, and swimming movements on front and back. This is an excellent class for children with little or no previous water experience. Child should be emotionally ready to separate from parent. Parents are requested to watch class while sitting in the bleachers.

Preschooler 2 students can comfortably put their face in the water and demonstrate orientation skills. This class focuses on unsupported front and back floating, front and back gliding, breath control, water safety, and kicking. Successful completion of Preschooler 1 or a swim evaluation is required.

Preschooler 3 students will focus on front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, treading water, and water safety rules. Instruction is given for swimming in deep water. Successful completion of Preschooler 2 or a swim evaluation is required.

Our Preschooler 4 class focuses on front crawl and back crawl endurance, breath control, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, treading water, water safety, and diving from seated and kneeling positions. Successful completion of Preschooler 3 or a swim evaluation is required.

This class is designed to orient students to the aquatic environment. Instruction is given in breath control, floating, kicking, front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, and water safety skills.

Building on Swim 1, students work on submersion skills, unsupported front and back float, unsupported front and back glide, front and back crawl, kicking, treading water, and safety rules. Successful completion of Swim 1 or a swim evaluation is required.

Coordination of front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, rotary breathing, treading water and basic rescue skills are taught. Swimming in deep water is introduced. Successful completion of Swim 2 or a swim evaluation is required.

Students will become more independent and increase their endurance in the water by practicing and refining freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, and breaststroke. Diving skills are introduced. Successful completion of Swim 3 or a swim evaluation is required.

Students refine and coordinate the strokes learned in previous swimming courses at increased distances. Open turns, flip turns, and racing dives are taught. Deep water work includes diving, water entries, and treading. Students must know all 4 competitive strokes and be able to swim one length of the pool in Freestyle, Backstroke, and Breaststroke, to participate in Swim 5.

Our swim lessons will focus on swimming basics such as breathing techniques, water adjustment, floating, gliding, kicking, and changing position in the water. Basic stroke technique will also be worked on in the class.

Bring your swimmers to a practice that develops their technique in the four competitive strokes, starts, turns, and endurance building. Great way to stay in shape and prepare for swim team. Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle with rotary breathing and 25 yards of backstroke without stopping.

Bring your swimmers to a practice that includes stroke work in the four competitive strokes, starts, turns, and endurance building. Great way to stay in shape and prepare for swim team. Swimmers must be able to swim 50 yards each of front crawl with rotary breathing, backstroke without stopping, and 25 yards each of butterfly and breaststroke.

Our Teen Level 1 Swim Class is designed for beginner swimmers. Our Level 1 swimmers will build their confidence in the water at all depths of the pool. By the end of our Level 1 class, swimmers will know basic concepts of Freestyle, Backstroke, and Elementary Backstroke and be comfortable in various depths of water.

Great for Teen swimmers gearing up for Summer Swim Team. Teen Level 2 Swim Class is designed for teenagers looking to improve their swimming skills. Swimmers should come into the class with a basic understanding of Freestyle and Backstroke and be ready to work on (or refine) techniques for Breaststroke and Butterfly. By the end of our Level 2 class, our swimmers will be working on all four competitive strokes as well as building their stamina.

Teaches headfirst entries into the water; no previous experience is needed. Students will learn standing dives from the edge and from the springboard. Students must be able to swim 25 yards and be comfortable in deep water. Completion of Swim 3 is strongly recommended.

Introduces divers to the fundamentals of diving, starting with front and back jumps, and working through front and back dives. Approaches, hurdles, and entries are also taught. Students must be comfortable in deep water and able to dive in headfirst.

This class is designed for children with previous springboard experience and includes refinement of front and back dives, as well as learning more advanced dives and flips. The completion of Diving 1 or equivalent is required.

This intensive diving class will help to get ready for high school diving season.

Interested in learning to swim but not yet comfortable in the water? Then this is the class for you! Water adjustment, floating, gliding, kicking, and changing position in the water is taught. Basic stroke technique is introduced. Goggles are highly recommended.

For students who have passed Adult Intro to Swimming, or those who are comfortable in the water, can float independently on their front and back, and have a rudimentary understanding of freestyle and elementary backstroke. Rotary breathing, backstroke, and endurance are included in this class. Goggles are highly recommended.

This class is for anyone who has completed Adult Beginner or looking for stroke improvement. Students will work on stroke refinement on the front and back, coordination and endurance. Strokes learned in previous courses will be performed at increased distances. Goggles are highly recommended.

This group is designed for adult swimmers age 18 and older who wish to train with a small group of fellow athletes. Previous competitive swim experience or triathlon swim experience needed. Workout times: Monday 5:00–6:30am; Tuesday 2:00–3:00pm; Wednesday 5:00–6:30am; Friday 5:00–6:30am.

Low-intensity water exercise program designed for those with chronic illnesses: arthritis, painful joints and general weakness. The class focuses on increasing range of motion, mobility and strengthening. Rubber-soled shoes are recommended.

The total water workout. It combines both toning exercises and aerobic conditioning to improve fitness. No swimming experience is necessary. Rubber-soled shoes are strongly recommended.

This class is a high intensity, no impact cardiovascular workout in deep water. While swimming skills are not required, participants must be comfortable and able to move around the pool in deep water with or without floatation devices. Benefits include toning and strengthening muscles.

This is the ultimate cardio challenge in deep water! This is a fast paced, high intensity class that will help tone and keep you strong. Flotation devices are used periodically, but participants must be able to tread water and move around in 6-12 feet deep water without any floatation aids.

POUND® is now brought to the water! Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. The workout is easily modifiable, and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to all ages and abilities. This is a drop-in class.

This class has a maximum of 10 students. The first 10 students who are registered AND successfully complete the pre-requisite skills session will be able to attend the class. This is a blended learning class with a portion that must be completed before the class and takes approximately 8 hours. Provides entry-level participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses. Participants who successfully complete the course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years. Participants must attend all sessions.

This American Red Cross course teaches participants how to instruct Red Cross swimming classes, from infants to adults, with practical teaching experience. All students must be 16 years of age by the last day of class, and complete a Water Safety pre-course test. This is a blended learning class requiring approximately 7 hours of blended learning prior to attending the first class. Participants must attend all sessions.

Results-oriented, customized fitness training! Work with elite, experienced trainers and build a customized fitness plan designed to help you reach your goals. One-on-one personal training sessions are available by appointment. For more information or to get started, email our Head Personal Trainer: karen.tsitos@herndon-va.gov.

Pricing is PER PERSON. Personal Training sessions are available by appointment. For more information or to get started, email our Head Personal Trainer: karen.tsitos@herndon-va.gov. Senior Discounts do not apply to Small Group Training or Personal Training.

This 55-minute muscle toning and strengthening class challenges you from head to toe! We move to the beat of the music while focusing on improving core strength, increasing flexibility, and burning calories. This high repetition, light dumbbell workout will improve your muscle tone, posture, balance, and strength. This is a total body workout. Participants may use HCC Admission Passes or pay the Daily Admission Rate to attend.

We take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin & World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Participants may use HCC Admission Passes or pay the Daily Admission Rate to attend.

This advanced class is focused on developing Five Pillars of Fitness: Mobility, Strength, Power, Speed, and Balance. Prepare for an ever-changing lineup of functional movements including Kettlebell Swings, Sled Push/Pull, Ball Slams, Box Jumps, Pull-Ups, Push-ups and more. Perfect for individuals looking to maximize their capabilities and train like an athlete.

Use the power of your own bodyweight as the class blends equipment-free athletic conditioning with traditional resistance training exercises. You will master pushups, build rock-solid planks, and boost your stamina with plyometrics and running drills. Challenging but scalable, this heart-pumping class makes the tough work fun, keeps you motivated and improves your overall health & fitness.

A fitness class designed to build lean muscle, torch calories, and maximize your endurance in a single session. By alternating heavy resistance training and explosive cardiovascular intervals, this class keeps your heart rate elevated while building full-body functional strength.

Designed for all fitness levels, this class aims to build functional strength and improve your overall health. Class format will involve a systematic approach to progressive overload, ensuring you're consistently challenging your body to adapt and grow stronger. Each session will focus on fundamental movement patterns, including squats, hinges, pushes, and pulls, using a variety of formats and equipment to promote balanced strength.

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) alternates between all-out, maximum-effort work periods and short, intentional blocks of rest. The class rotates through dynamic circuits targeting every major muscle group and aims to keep your heart rate elevated. Keep your muscles guessing and your mind engaged as you take on a variety of formats like Tabata, AMRAP (As Many Reps As Possible), pyramid drills and "The Gauntlet".

A high-efficiency, high-energy resistance-based training class aimed at maximizing muscle engagement. The workout includes a variety of compound lifting patterns, supersets, and timed intervals to torch calories and build lean muscle. Get in, get lifting, and get back to your day energized for the afternoon ahead. New Tuesday & Thursday sessions!

To Move Well means to perform daily activities, exercise, and functional tasks with proper biomechanics, full range of motion, and minimal pain. It prioritizes movement quality over quantity. Class focuses on (1) Mobility and Flexibility, and (2) Stability and Control to help you have the strength and coordination to control your body in space and resist outside forces while moving.

Build and maintain the vital strength you need to stay active, independent, and energized for years to come. Circuit-style class designed to build and preserve lean muscle mass, protect your joints and improve balance as you age. A dynamic warm-up followed by rounds of low-impact, muscle-building intervals using a variety of resistance training equipment.

This multi-level Hatha practice will help you stretch, de-stress, and refresh to get you ready for the week or weekend ahead. Use your breath to reset and yoga poses to build strength, balance, flexibility, and agility. Options for gentler or more challenging variations will be included so you can get the most out of this practice, regardless of your experience or ability level.

Even if stiffness, injury, poor balance, or limited mobility make it difficult to get down to or up from the floor, this class will enable you to enjoy the yoga poses you love combined with some Tai Chi and overall fitness moves. Using a wall, chair, and/or blocks for support, you will learn to adapt your practice to do standing and seated poses with ease and confidence.

Lite Yoga provides a full hour of yoga practice which is less vigorous than a regular Hatha Yoga class. It covers all basic poses done at a pace that allows all to participate and provides adaptations for those who may desire a more challenging practice. It is ideal for seniors and beginners, as well as anyone returning to yoga practice or requiring a class that is less demanding on joints and muscles.

Yoga stretches and strengthens the whole body. Adding resistance bands to your yoga practice provides stability and feedback to your muscles while enhancing the strength-building benefits of poses and targeting specific areas of the body. This class will provide a full yoga practice and added work with resistance bands.

Hatha Yoga offers the opportunity to continue and deepen your yoga practice, improving balance, agility, flexibility, and strength through forward and backward bends, inversions, twists, standing poses, and core work. Breathwork, concentration, proper alignment, and technique are emphasized.

This is a bracketed tournament, double-elimination, at least 3 matches are guaranteed. Players will be grouped by competitive level. Please specify preference of either greendot or regulation ball. Trophies for first and second place. Deadline to register: December 23.

Must register with a partner. This is a gender-neutral event. Cost is $55 per team. Teams will be grouped by competitive level. Please specify preference of either greendot or regulation ball. Medals to first and second place. At least 3 matches are guaranteed. Deadline to register: December 23.

Instructor will follow USTA's Quickstart format using smaller courts and age appropriate equipment. This class is for those trying tennis for the first time, and will lay the foundation for footwork, grip, swing and stance.

Classes will introduce basic strokes, form, and footwork.

A tennis class for individuals wanting an introduction to the game of tennis, as well as looking to improve their skills and mechanics. Focus will be on introducing and improving technique, keeping the ball in play, and building up the ability to sustain a rally.

This class refines basic strokes, footwork, and form, and focuses on building confidence, placement, and consistency.

This combination class bridges the gap for students who are strong advanced beginners and students who are consistent but less confident intermediates. This class is also good for family members or friends who may be at slightly different levels.

For players consistent with direction and depth of groundstrokes, comfortable playing net, competent with overhanded serve and court coverage, and able to sustain a strong rally.

For players consistent with direction and depth of groundstrokes, comfortable playing net, competent with overhanded serve and court coverage, and able to sustain a strong rally.

For players who can sustain a rally and enjoy competition.

For players ready for competitive play or currently on tennis teams. Focus will be on game strategy, rules and shot combinations for both singles and doubles.

Designed to improve performance, knowledge, and confidence in competitive play. These sessions help prepare players for upcoming competitions. Players will be grouped by competitive level and by the type of ball likely to be used for their next competitive event.

This class refines basic strokes, footwork, and form, and focuses on building confidence, placement, and consistency.

Must be comfortable in competitive tournament play. For players either already on their high school tennis team or candidates for upcoming team tryouts who are regularly competing above the intermediate level.

Just starting to play; limited experience and trying to keep the ball in play.

A tennis class for individuals wanting an introduction to the game of tennis and looking to improve their skills and mechanics. Focus will be on introducing and improving technique, keeping the ball in play, and building up the ability to sustain a rally.

For students who are building consistency in slow rallies, and who are looking to develop a more complete service motion.

This combination class bridges the gap for students who are strong advanced beginners and students who are consistent but less confident intermediates. This class is also good for family members or partners who may be at slightly different levels.

This class will focus on improving power, depth, placement, and consistency of all basic strokes and work on court coverage techniques for both singles and doubles.

For players consistent with direction and depth of groundstrokes, comfortable playing net, competent with overhanded serve and court coverage, and able to sustain a strong rally.

For strong and confident players looking to refine parts of their game, increase shot selection, and explore strategies for increased court coverage in both singles and doubles.

This class focuses on positioning and coverage for the entry-level doubles player. Students should have a basic service motion and some consistency in rallying.

Recommended level of play for mens doubles is high intermediate and above (3.0-4.5). Courts are assigned for each date of play based on cumulative statistical ranking (total games won/total games played), and awards are given to the top two statistical finishers on the final date of the session.

Senior doubles league uses a fast-paced round-robin format of multiple shorter matches allowing players to compete with and against all registrants each day of play. The recommended level of play for senior doubles ranges from Advanced Beginner/Intermediate to Advanced (2.5-4.0), and participants should be experienced in doubles rules and order of play.

Join us for an exhilarating experience and learn the ropes of the nation's fastest growing game. Participants will need to wear tennis shoes, bring a paddle, and dress for the weather.

Join us for an exhilarating experience and learn the ropes of the nation's fastest growing game.

A continuation of basic skills and drills, this class provides an opportunity to refine technique and strategy.

This combination class is recommended for players who have mixed levels in their basic shots, for example strong serve and weak backhand. Also recommended for partners at slightly different levels.

This class is designed for players who have a solid understanding of the game's core rules and are eager to elevate their competitive edge. Through a dynamic mix of targeted drills and guided match play, you will shift your focus from recreational to strategic play.

This class bridges the gap from executing basic shots to dictating high-level match play, focusing on refining advanced mechanics, mastering mid-court defense and resets, implementing aggressive doubles strategy, and maximizing pace and spin control.

Learn advanced skills and strategy to improve your game. Must be able to execute all basic shots and sustain multi-shot rallies.

Instructor will follow USTA's Quickstart format using smaller courts and age appropriate equipment. This class is for those trying tennis for the first time, and will lay the foundation for footwork, grip, swing and stance.

Classes will introduce basic strokes, form, and footwork.

Focus will be on introducing and improving technique, keeping the ball in play, and building up the ability to sustain a rally.

This class refines basic strokes, footwork, and form, and focuses on building confidence, placement, and consistency.

This combination class bridges the gap for students who are strong advanced beginners and students who are consistent but less confident in intermediate. This class is also good for family members or friends who may be at slightly different levels.

For players ready for competitive play or currently on tennis teams. Focus will be on game strategy, rules and shot combinations for both singles and doubles.

Designed to improve performance, knowledge, and confidence in competitive play. These sessions help prepare players for upcoming competitions. Players will be grouped by competitive level and by the type of ball likely to be used for their next competitive event.

For teens who are building consistency in rallies, and who are looking to develop a more complete service motion. This class helps prepare for success in high school tennis.

Must be comfortable in competitive tournament play. For players either already on their high school tennis team or candidates for upcoming team tryouts who are regularly competing above the intermediate level.

Just starting to play; limited experience and trying to keep the ball in play.

A tennis class for individuals wanting an introduction to the game of tennis and looking to improve their skills and mechanics. Focus will be on introducing and improving technique, keeping the ball in play, and building up the ability to sustain a rally.

For students who are building consistency in slow rallies, and who are looking to develop a more complete service motion.

This combination class bridges the gap for students who are strong advanced beginners and students who are consistent but less confident intermediates. This class is also good for family members or partners who may be at slightly different levels.

This class will focus on improving power, depth, placement, and consistency of all basic strokes and work on court coverage techniques for both singles and doubles.

For players consistent with direction and depth of groundstrokes, comfortable playing net, competent with overhanded serve and court coverage, and able to sustain a strong rally.

For strong and confident players looking to refine parts of their game, increase shot selection, and explore strategies for increased court coverage in both singles and doubles.

Join us for an exhilarating experience and learn the ropes of the nation's fastest growing game. Participants will need to wear tennis shoes, bring a paddle, and dress for the weather.

Join us for an exhilarating experience and learn the ropes of the nation's fastest growing game.

A continuation of basic skills and drills, this class provides an opportunity to refine technique and strategy.

This class bridges the gap from executing basic shots to dictating high-level match play, focusing on refining advanced mechanics, mastering mid-court defense and resets, implementing aggressive doubles strategy, and maximizing pace and spin control.

Learn advanced skills and strategy to improve your game. Must be able to execute all basic shots and sustain multi-shot rallies.

A continuation of basic skills and drills, this class will emphasize body position and movement for stability, quickness, and effectiveness on the court.

Coach will suggest a basic strategy for the novice player during guided play. A basic knowledge of pickleball rules and scoring is recommended.

Learn the basics of this popular sport. All participants, regardless of age, learn together. Participants must provide their own paddles, but balls will be provided. Price is per person.

Take the next step with this popular sport. All participants, regardless of age learn together. Price is per person.

Fall is in the air, and the pumpkin patch is calling! Join us for a cozy hour of celebrating Autumn and decorating pumpkins! A parent/grown up must stay with the child for the event.

Celebrate the season in a sweet way! Little ones will listen to a festive story and use candy and icing to decorate their very own gingerbread houses. A parent/grown up must stay with the child for the event.

Do you want to learn to crochet? Or improve your current skills? An experienced instructor to work with all levels and supplies will be provided.

Come join us for knitting, crocheting, and socializing. All levels of experience welcome! Beginners are welcome and will learn basics of knitting and/or crocheting. More experienced participants can bring their latest project for help with troubleshooting or start a new project with fresh eyes and ideas.

Unlock the magic of your sewing machine in this beginner-friendly class! Bring your own machine and explore every knob and button, master threading techniques, and tackle common troubleshooting tips. Put your new-found knowledge into practice by creating three beginner projects: a cozy pillowcase, a versatile lined drawstring bag, and a charming apron.

Learn techniques of throwing the wheel to include wedging, centering, pulling, trimming and the use of tools and glaze. Experience the wonderful craft with good habits and positive feedback in every class. All skill levels are welcome. Use of tools and 25lbs of clay included. Additional clay may be purchased as needed.

This class is a bonding experience through music and movement designed for babies and toddlers and their favorite caregiver. Little ones will explore rhythm, coordination, and creative movement while caregivers get to play, connect, and maybe even break a sweat. Dancing shoes optional! Instruction provided by Adrenaline Dance Studio.

Once upon a plié! This class brings classic fairy tales and beloved children's stories to life through the magic of ballet. Little dancers will develop grace, coordination, and musicality while twirling through enchanted worlds each week. Instruction provided by Adrenaline Dance Studio.

Your little dancer's ballet journey starts here! This class is a gentle and structured introduction to the foundations of classical ballet technique. Designed specifically for our youngest students, this class introduces basic positions, barre work, musicality, and body awareness in a nurturing and encouraging environment. Instruction provided by Adrenaline Dance Studio.

Does your little one love to dance around the house to their favorite songs? If so, then this is the perfect class for your little mover. This high energy beginner dance class will teach your child the basics in both jazz and hip hop helping to improve their rhythm, coordination and balance. Instruction provided by Adrenaline Dance Studio.

Little dancers, big energy! This class is a playful introduction to the rhythms of tap and the expressiveness of jazz dance. Designed for our youngest movers, this class builds coordination, musicality, and confidence through age-appropriate combinations, creative play, and lots of fun. Instruction provided by Adrenaline Dance Studio.

Build a strong foundation in ballet while developing poise, confidence, and graceful movement. Dancers will learn proper body placement, strength, and essential ballet vocabulary through barre work, center exercises, and combinations.

Hip Hop is an ever-evolving style performed to current hip hop music. Dancers will learn the latest street dancing technique, performance skills and confidence. Instruction provided by Adrenaline Dance Studio.

Hip Hop is an ever-evolving style performed to current hip hop music. Dancers will learn the latest street dancing technique, performance skills and confidence. Scheduled during the school day for homeschool families. Instruction provided by Adrenaline Dance Studio.

K-Pop fans, this one's for you! This class introduces dancers to the colorful, energetic world of K-Pop through age-appropriate choreography and fun musical exploration. Instruction provided by Adrenaline Dance Studio.

Our cheer class is designed to teach basic to advanced concepts of cheer. We will work on motions and jump technique, stunting basics and cheer dances while helping to inspire team players and develop leadership skills. Instruction provided by Adrenaline Dance Studio.

This class is perfect for all levels, including beginners. Whether you're new to ballet or rekindling a past passion, this welcoming class offers a supportive space to learn fundamentals, improve flexibility and posture, and enjoy movement.

Step into the spotlight! This class introduces adult dancers to the exciting world of Broadway-style tap. Learn the foundational steps that bring classic musicals to life, develop your rhythm and timing, and work toward fun combinations inspired by stage greats.

Ready to move, groove, and let loose? This high-energy hip hop class is designed for adults of all levels who want to learn fresh choreography, improve their musicality, and get a great workout, no experience necessary! Instruction provided by Adrenaline Dance Studio.

In this 7-week class, young performers step into Moonlit Wings' Drama Club! Dive into new lessons every season with fresh scripts of comedy, drama, and hilarious improv games. Sharpen speech, stage presence, and teamwork through theatre. Instruction provided by Moonlit Wings Productions.

Take your fashion design ideas from the sketch pad to the sewing table to the runway. You will concept your own fashion looks and learn basic design skills as well as how to read a pattern and finally, you will construct one of your designs from paper to fabric. No prior drawing or sewing skills needed.

Junior Soccer: Little Kickers introduces children ages 4-6 to the fundamentals of soccer through fun, imaginative games. Young athletes practice kicking, running, and playing together while building confidence and teamwork. Instruction provided by Overtime Athletics.

Calling all kids! Come join us for our Introduction to Gymnastics class! This class will introduce students to gymnastic skills, emphasizing listening and following instructions. Fundamentals of coordination, balance, and developing more complex locomotive skills, such as bridges, rolls, jumps, walks, hangs, and static holds.

Are you looking to build upon some basic gymnastics skills? This class will introduce foundational skills and progress into more complex ones. These will include patterns based on power, coordination, and body control using gymnastics apparatuses, such as vaulting jumps, pull-overs, back-walkovers, cartwheels, and landings.

This instructional Basketball class introduces fundamental skills such as dribbling, shooting, and passing while also cultivating a love for a new sport with an emphasis on teamwork. This class is for young/new players. Instruction provided by Overtime Athletics.

The Shotokan Karate class teaches self-defense through techniques such as blocking, punching, striking, kicking, and other related movements. Students of all ages will benefit from increased cardiovascular strength, flexibility, and mindfulness within a disciplined and structured setting characteristic of the martial art. Students must come to every class with their own Gi or gym clothes.

Kendo, the art of Japanese fencing, strives to bring one's mind, body, and spirit together as one. Introduction to this martial arts practice emphasizes a strong understanding of the practice basics, including etiquette, foot work, & basic strikes. No prior experience necessary. Led by Washinkan kendo dojo instructors.

This class is geared towards Kendoka who have completed the Kendo Fundamentals class and wish to further pursue the art of Kendo. Kendo is a more rigorous class teaching technique for use in shinsa and shia. Gi, Hakama, Shinai, and approval from the instructor are required to join the class. Led by Washinkan kendo dojo instructors.

This class will emphasize tennis fundamentals, but can accommodate various ages and skill levels. All students must provide their own racquet and wear tennis shoes.

Learn the basics of this popular sport with your homeschool friends.

This fun themed class for children and teens can be shared with their adults to help develop concentration, strength, confidence, and self-control through age-appropriate yoga poses done with music, games, and stories. One adult may attend the class with each registered child.

Explore flavors from around the world through hands-on cooking. Throughout this 8-week homeschool session, participants will prepare recipes inspired by a variety of international cuisines while learning about the ingredients and cooking techniques that make each one unique. Instruction provided by Tiny Chefs.

The Bricks Challenge program at Young Engineers is an exciting introduction to STEM for elementary students, blending creativity with foundational mechanical principles using fun building blocks and mechanical parts. Instruction provided by STEM FUN Academy.

All skill levels are welcome. Class time is divided between lessons and practice games. Lessons range from the basic rules to advanced tournament strategies. All chess supplies are provided. Instruction by Silver Knights Chess.

Come out the first Saturday of every month for a fun campfire hangout at Runnymede Park! We will have everything that you need to make a s'more (marshmallows and halal marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers, and s'more sticks), hot cocoa, lawn games, music, and a campfire! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

It's getting to spooky season! Explore the trails of Runnymede Park as you listen to some (kid-friendly) spooky tales as the sun sets and the shadows begin to grow. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and get in the Halloween Spirit! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Flashlights/headlamps are encouraged.

Human Helper Machines is a hands-on STEM class where children use LEGO® Bricks to build motorized models inspired by real-world machines like steamrollers, cement mixers, and elevators. Along the way, they'll explore concepts such as gears, levers, energy, and motion while developing creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through fun engineering challenges. Instruction provided by STEM FUN Academy.

Learn, play and grow your strategic thinking whether beginner or more experienced. Class time is divided between lessons and practice games. Lessons range from the basic rules to advanced tournament strategies. Instruction provided by Silver Knights Chess.

Bakers will learn the basics of cookie making while creating a variety of delicious fall-flavored treats. From measuring and mixing to rolling and decorating, while building essential baking skills, practice kitchen safety, and have fun exploring the sweet art of baking! Instruction provided by Tiny Chefs.

Cupcakes are all the rage, and this autumn, Tiny Chefs are whipping up a festive twist! In this fun 3-day course, kids will measure, mix, bake, and frost their way to the perfect seasonal cupcakes, complete with cozy fall flavors and plenty of creative decorating fun. Instruction provided by Tiny Chefs.

Ring in the season with sweet treats! In this 3-class series, kids will whisk, glaze, and decorate their own festive donuts bursting with holiday flavors. Instruction provided by Tiny Chefs.

Spend the day building, exploring, and creating with LEGO® bricks! Participants will design and build a variety of hands-on models while discovering basic STEM concepts related to simple machines, mechanisms, and motion. This engaging one-day camp encourages creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking. Instruction provided by STEM Fun Academy.

Holidays are full of special memories, and so much of that magic comes from the food we enjoy! In this camp, we'll be whipping up festive treats and delicious dishes that will bring the holiday spirit to life. Instruction provided by Tiny Chefs.

Get ready for a flavor-packed cooking adventure! Tiny Chefs will explore the bold and vibrant tastes of Mexican and Southwestern cuisine while learning real kitchen skills. Instruction provided by Tiny Chefs.

Come join the fun at Herndon Community Center during Winter Break. We will have a variety of activities everyday for your child to enjoy to include art & crafts, gym games, board games, swimming and much more. Please be sure to pack a peanut-free lunch daily, 2 snacks, a water bottle, swimsuit, change of clothes and towel. Camper information form required. There will be no field trips during winter break camp.