Perquimans County Recreation Facilities
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Perquimans County Community Center (located on Granby Street, Hertford)
- Walking trail around the center on Granby Street with a .9 mile loop.
- Perquimans County Tennis Courts/Basketball Court (located on Grubb Street, Hertford)
- Perquimans County Athletic Fields (located on Wiggins Road, Winfall)
- Perquimans County Basketball Court (located on King Street, Hertford)
- Camping Platforms (Bear Garden, Cypress Woods, Mill Creek)
Adult Activities
Aerobic Kickboxing Class
Aerobic kickboxing classes will be offered on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 6:00 pm-7:15 p.m. Please bring an exercise mat and water. Cost per class is $2.50. For more information contact the Perquimans County Recreation Department at 426-5695. No class on Thursday, May 17th.
Zumba
ZUMBA, a Latin-music based cardio workout is returning to the recreation center. Monday class will be from 6-7 pm and Wednesday class will be from 10-11 am, cost is $5.00 per class. Cynthia Elliott, a certified instructor will lead you through this fun workout to help reduce stress, burn fat, build endurance and tone muscles. Bring water, a small towel and wear comfortable shoes. If you have any questions please call the recreation department 426-5695.
Please join us for "ZUMBA for a CURE" on Friday, May 11th from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm, $7.00. There will be several awesome instructors and ALL proceeds will benefit the Chowan/Perquimans Relay for Life!
Pilates
Pilates is a method of body conditioning that is a system of stretching and strengthing exercises developed over 90 years ago by Joseph Pilate. It strengthens and tones muscles, improves posture, provides flexibility and balance, unites body and mind , and creates a more streamlined shape. Class is Monday and Friday mornings from 9-10 am. Please bring a mat. No class on Friday, May 18th.
Yoga
Benefits include... reduced stress, improved balance, concentration, flexibility and strength. Classes will be on Tuesdays, from 9:00 am- 10:30 am. Cost per class is $5.00. Wear comfortable clothing; bring a large towel or blanket and your own mat (if you have one). For more information contact the instructor: Harriet Marquit at 426-1254 or hamarq@marquit.info.
Line Dancing
Every Wednesday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Donations accepted and appreciated.
Painting Open Studio
The Open Studio is for artists who are experienced in the basics of painting and need a time and a place to paint. It will be held at the Recreation Center one Friday per month: June 29th. Sessions will run from 10:30 am until 4:00 pm. Bring all your painting supplies and pack a lunch and enjoy the opportunity to paint along with the companionship of other artists. If you have any questions or would like to sign up please email Annemarie Pomp at acpomp@pompsite.com.
Drawing and Painting Basics
Annemarie Pomp is now registering for a 6 week session of drawing and painting. You will continue to stress drawing skills and composition while expanding your painting skills through the use of different mediums. New students are welcome. The class will be offered on Mondays from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm on the following dates: May 21, June 4, 18, 25, July 2 and 9 with a make up class on July 16. Cost of class is $90. To register contact the instructor at 426-2012 or email her at acpomp@pompsite.com.
More than Pasted Pictures
The Perquimans Arts League is offering a two day worksop with Margie Sawyer on Thursday, May 24 and Friday, May 25 from 10:30 am- 4:00 pm at the Perquimans County Recreation Center. Cost of the workshop is $90.00 for PAL members and $100.00 for non-members. Join Margie and express yourself through this creative process. Incorporate collage materials into a painting, while at the same time experience the excitement and enthusiasm that comes when creative minds come together. For more information call 426-3041, visit www.perquimansarts.org or email acpomp@pompsite.com. Register at the PAL Gallery, 109 N Church Street, Hertford.
Youth Activities
Registration forms for youth sports may be printed and returned to the recreation department or completed at the recreation department. If printing your form please also print and sign the parent code of conduct. If you have any questions please call 426-5695.
British Soccer Camp
Challenger Sports will once again be offering soccer camp at the Perquimans County Recreation Center, July 23rd to July 27th. Children ages 4 to 6 years will attend a mini camp from 9:00-10:30am at a cost of $96.00. They will have fun games and competitions to work on skill building and develop budding players. Kids ages 7 to 9 years will meet for a half day session from 9:00am-12:00pm. Youth from 10 to 18 years of age will also have a half day session from 5:30-8:30pm. The half day sessions cost $116.00. Emphasis is placed upon skill development and mastery of core techniques through individual and small group practices. Online registration is recommended at www.challengersports.com.
Perquimans Pirate Basketball- Youth Basketball Camp
The Perquimans High School basketball program will offer a basketball camp on June 25, 26, and 27 from 12:00pm -2:00 pm each day. Camp is for students entering 3rd -8th grade and will be under the direction of the Perquimans County Head Coach Aaron Burke as well as other members of the coaching staff and select varsity players. Cost is $25.00. Registrations my be picked up at the Recreation Department or downloaded and mailed to PCHS. If you need additional information please contact Aaron Burke at (252) 426-5778 or (252)339-0890 or email aburke@pcs.k12.nc.us.
