Indoor Activities for those Cold Winter Days

Looking for things to do indoor on those “too cold to be outside” winter days? Prince William County Parks and Recreation offers a variety of indoor activities and classes for both adults and children. Find your next activity and join us indoors this winter!

Swimming
Did you know that both Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center and Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center have heated indoor pools that you can enjoy year-round? 

The aquatics center at Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center features a 25-yard heated indoor pool with gradual entry ramp, open swim and lap swim times available and a 16-person Whirlpool hot tub.

Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center offers patrons two large swimming pools, diving boards, two Whirlpool hot tubs and two steamy saunas.

At both facilities Splash ‘n Play is offered where parents and young children (6 months – age 5) can enjoy water playtime together. No registration is required. $5 fee. Join us on for Splash ‘n Play Fridays at Dale City through December 20 from 11 am-12:30 pm and on Monday, Wednesday and Friday through December 23 from 1:00-2:30 pm at Chinn.

Winter Break Camps
Kids ages 6-14 can join us this winter break (Dec. 23, 26 & 27) at the Chinn Center! Your child will have the opportunity to participate in supervised camp games, activities and crafts and swimming at our indoor pool. Learn more and sign up here. 

We also offer a winter break camp Dec. 30, Jan. 2 & Jan. 3 at the Chinn Center. Sign up today.

Classes for Teens
Do you have a budding chef on your hands? Our Master Chef’s Presents: Nailed it Charcuterie Edition class is an engaging and interactive class and is perfect for teens who love to explore new flavors and enjoy creating stunning food displays. Your child will learn the art of assembling a charcuterie board, from selecting the perfect cheeses, meats, fresh fruits and breads. This is a drop off class for ages 12-15. Register today. Tuesday, December 17, 6-7:30 pm. For ages 12-15.

Would your teen enjoy painting with a side of hot cocoa? In our Teen Canvases & Cocoa class your teen can unleash their inner artist with this fun painting class while sipping on cocoa. No prior painting experience is needed- just bring your creativity! This class is the perfect opportunity where young artists can express themselves, socialize with peers and develop their artistic skills. Class takes place on Thursday, December 19, 6-7:30 pm. This is a drop off class for ages 12-15. Register here. 

Fitness
Our group fitness classes are a fun way to stay active indoors during the winter. Check out all of our group fitness class options online here.

Want more personalized fitness training? Hiring a personal trainer will give you the individualized attention, motivation and guidance you need to succeed. Our Certified Personal Trainers work with you to develop a customized fitness program to help you meet your goals, whatever they may be. Check out our current sale on personal training packages here. Student passes are also on sale through the end of the year.

Looking for something else? Check out the latest issue of Leisure magazine covering upcoming winter/spring programs. Registration opens December 10.