South Run RECenter offers plenty to do whether a person is looking for some time outside in the sun or searching for some shade indoors.
The RECenter has a natatorium with an indoor pool with two diving boards and a wading area. It also has a spa and sauna. The indoor center has a fitness center with cardio and training equipment, as well as a racquetball court. The fitness center also provides "drop-in anytime" fitness classes. Cored conditioning, spin, and yoga classes are just a few of the variety of group exercise classes available. Classes are free for those who have a Fairfax County RECenter Pass, while those who do not have a pass are required to pay a fee.
Class listings are posted at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/srun/srun-fit.htm.
Outside, the RECenter has a variety of fields for softball, baseball and soccer. It has also basketball and tennis courts. A sundeck and a playground for children are located outside.
The park has a trail that runs from Lake Mercer to Burke Lake. Off of one of the trails, the park offers an off-leash dog area. The area is open to friendly dogs to run around the fenced in area without leashes. All dogs that are over the age of 4-months must be licensed. More information concerning dog licensing and the dog park rules and regulations are posted at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/wp-offleash.htm.
South Run RECenter also provides summer camps for children. Some families do not need a full day program, so we offer several half-day options. Some working parents need full day coverage, therefore, we offer full day camps with extended care options at the RECenters," said Ellen B. Werthmann, the youth program specialist.
The recreation center is located at 7550 Reservation Drive.
<hdr15>Summer Camps
<lst>South Run RECenter offers a variety of weeklong day camps for children of all ages. For more information and registration, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/funcamps.htm#variety.
<cal1>Tuesday/July 6
<cal2>Kiddie Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 3 to 5.
Summer R.O.C.S. Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 6 to 10.
Drama Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 10 to 14.
Baseball & Sports Zone at 9 a.m. for ages 6 to 13.
Basketball & Sports Zone at 9 a.m. for ages 6 to 13.
Soccer & Sports Zone at 9 a.m. for ages 6 to 13.
Sport Camps for Girls at 9 a.m. for ages 6 to 13.
Tennis & Sports Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 7 to 14.
<cal1>Monday/July 12
<cal2>Boys Lacrosse Camp at 8:30 a.m. for ages 8 to 15.
Girls Lacrosse Camp at 8:30 a.m. for ages 9 to 14.
Pamper Your Camper at 9 a.m. for ages 12 to 15.
<cal1>Monday/July 19
<cal2>Adventure Links Ultimate Adventures at 8 a.m. for ages 8 to 10.
Adventure Links Ultimate Adventures at 8 a.m. for ages 11 to 14.
Kiddie Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 3 to 5.
Summer R.O.C.S. Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 6 to 10.
Drama Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 6 to 9.
Outdoor Nature Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 7 to 12.
Baseball & Sports Zone at 9 a.m. for ages 6 to 13.
Basketball & Sports Zone at 9 a.m. for ages 6 to 13.
Soccer & Sports Zone at 9 a.m. for ages 6 to 13.
Sport Camps for Girls at 9 a.m. for ages 6 to 13.
British Minisoccer Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 4 to 5.
Player Development Plus Soccer at 9 a.m. for ages 10 to 14.
Player Development Plus Soccer at 9 a.m. for ages 6 to 14.
Tennis & Sports Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 7 to 14.
First Kicks Soccer Camp at 10:45 a.m. for ages 3 to 4.
<cal1>Monday/July 26
<cal2>Magic & Clowning Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 6 to 15.
British Minisoccer Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 4 to 5.
Player Development Plus Soccer at 9 a.m. for ages 10 to 14.
Player Development Plus Soccer at 9 a.m. for ages 6 to 14.
First Kicks Soccer Camp at 10:45 a.m. for ages 3 to 4.
<cal1>Monday/Aug. 2
<cal2>Boys Lacrosse Camp at 8:30 a.m. for ages 8 to 15.
Girls Lacrosse Camp at 8:30 a.m. for ages 9 to 14.
Kiddie Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 3 to 5.
Tennis & Sports Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 7 to 14.
Summer R.O.C.S. Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 6 to 10.
Drama Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 10 to 14.
Outdoor Nature Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 7 to 12.
Art Explorers Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 8 to 14.
Baseball & Sports Zone at 9 a.m. for ages 6 to 13.
Basketball & Sports Zone at 9 a.m. for ages 6 to 13.
Soccer & Sports Zone at 9 a.m. for ages 6 to 13.
Sport Camps for Girls at 9 a.m. for ages 6 to 13.
<cal1>Monday/Aug. 9
<cal2>Pamper Your Camper at 9 a.m. for ages 12 to 15.
British Minisoccer Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 4 to 5.
Player Development Plus Soccer at 9 a.m. for ages 10 to 14.
Player Development Plus Soccer at 9 a.m. for ages 6 to 14.
First Kicks Soccer Camp at 10:45 a.m. for ages 3 to 4.
<cal1>Monday/Aug. 16
<cal2>Art Explorers Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 8 to 14.
Baseball Beginners Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 5 to 6.
Chess Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 5 to 14.
Baseball Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 7 to 12.
British Minisoccer Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 4 to 5.
Player Development Plus Soccer at 9 a.m. for ages 10 to 14.
Player Development Plus Soccer at 9 a.m. for ages 6 to 14.
First Kicks Soccer Camp at 10:45 a.m. for ages 3 to 4.
<cal1>Monday/Aug. 23
<cal2>Adventure Links Ultimate Adventures at 8 a.m. for ages 8 to 10.
Adventure Links Ultimate Adventures at 8 a.m. for ages 11 to 14.
Art Explorers Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 8 to 14.
Baseball Beginners Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 5 to 6.
Baseball Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 7 to 12.
British Minisoccer Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 4 to 5.
Player Development Plus Soccer at 9 a.m. for ages 10 to 14.
Player Development Plus Soccer at 9 a.m. for ages 6 to 14.
Technology & Game Design at 9 a.m. for ages 8 to 14.
First Kicks Soccer Camp at 10:45 a.m. for ages 3 to 4.
Technology & Game Design at 1 p.m. for ages 8 to 14.
<cal1>Monday/Aug. 30
<cal2>Girls Only! Ultimate Games Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 6 to 15.
British Minisoccer Camp at 9 a.m. for ages 4 to 5.
Player Development Plus Soccer at 9 a.m. for ages 10 to 14.
Player Development Plus Soccer at 9 a.m. for ages 6 to 14.
First Kicks Soccer Camp at 10:45 a.m. for ages 3 to 4.