Willow Oaks Country Club Kids Newsletter

Willow Oaks Country Club
Kids Newsletter
Spring /Summer 2009
Program Guide Inside
Win an ipod Shuffle
details on page 3
Big
Changes in 2009
Hello to our Willow Oaks families!
I know that everyone is looking forward to spring
and the changes it brings- the warmer weather, the
pending pool season, and all the activities. The
staff at Willow Oaks is working to bring our young members some exciting changes as well. We hope that you enjoy the improvements and welcome your feedback.
The Club will now publish two youth newsletters per year: one will be a
spring and summer guide and the other will be for fall and winter activities. You will also notice that there is a new youth newsletter format that
has changes to the layout and content. Some of these changes include:
• Youth friendly color format and design,
• Advanced athletic programs and clinics added for golf and tennis,
• “Kick Off to Golf” day to encourage more participation in youth
golf,
• Breakdown of activities by grade to help parents with enrollment,
• Increased focus on outdoor and adventure activities, and
• More details regarding each specific event
I am, also, pleased to announce that joining the staff this year will be a
seasonal Youth Coordinator. It is my hope that we will continue to make
improvements to our family programs here at Willow Oaks. By the way,
don’t forget to participate in the contest to name the youth newsletter!
Details are on the next page.
See you at the Club,
Chris Welles
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Kids’ Kickoff
to Summer
Sunday, April 19th
2:00 to 5:00pm
Fun For All
Find out about and sign up for all of our fun summer
camps and activities!! The
• DJ Mannie Green
Golf, Tennis, Pool, Fitness,
and Clubhouse staffs will
• Games and Races
be on hand to answer ques• Camp Information
tions and help you register
• Touch-A-Truck
for your favorite summer
programs. Mannie Green
• All Star Arena
will keep the kids movBring your Calendars
ing with games and relays.
New in 2009 the ALL STAR
ARENA: an obstacle course, moon jump, basketball
hoop and slide all in one! Don’t forget Touch-A-Truck
with the Richmond Fire Department, Police Department,
and Ambulance Authority!! You can test the equipment,
ask questions, and pretend to be a hero!! Menu includes
Hot Dogs, Chips, Fresh Fruit, and Drinks. Moms and
dads, please bring your calendars. This event is free for
the family. So, kick off the summer in style!! This event
will be held rain or shine.
Name the
Newsletter Contest
That is right! We are holding a contest to name the kids
newsletter. The winner will receive an ipod shuffle
and a spotlight in the fall/winter edition when the new
name makes its debut. Send your entries to ccranford@
willowoakscc.org by May 1st.
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Luncheon and Trip to the
Theatre Featuring Annie
Saturday, May 9th
12:30pm Lunch at Willow Oaks
3:00pm Curtain @ Empire Theatre
Join us for this popular WOCC event. Your journey begins at 12:30pm with lunch at the Club. After dessert, you’ll
receive a “theatre pack” and then we will caravan (transportation not included) to the Empire Theatre for the showing of Theatre IV’s production
of Annie.
“The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s
best loved Broadway musicals. Annie’s a spunky orphan determined to find
the parents who left her on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage.
In the course of her adventures she foils mean Miss Hannigan, befriends
President Franklin D. Roosevelt and finds a new family in billionaire
Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable
mutt named Sandy. Featuring “Hard Knock Life,” “Little Girls,” and the
crowd pleasing anthem, “Tomorrow,” Annie is, “big, warm-hearted, funny
and overflowing!” - New York Post. Suggested for ages 4 and up.
Lunch Menu
Chicken Tenders
French Fries
Fresh Fruit
Chicken Marsala with Rice and Fresh Asparagus
Ice Cream Sundaes
Excellent seating but limited to the first 28 member requests! Please
call 272-1451 for reservations! The cost of the event is $52.00++ for adults
and $28.00++ for children. The price includes the tickets to the show and
lunch. There is a lunch-only price of $12.00++ for adults and $8.00++ for
children for the benefit of season ticket holders or those who just want
to enjoy a nice lunch. Children two and under attending the play will be
charged $20.00 for the cost of the ticket only. Ticket fees for late cancellations will be billed to the member if they cannot be resold.
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Kids Cooking Classes
6:00 to 7:30pm
Chef Eric will be stirring up more culinary fun this summer.
Each hands-on class includes dinner and is geared toward
kindergarteners through second grade. Reservations are
required. Call 272-1451 to save your spot. Parents are
welcome to stay for the fun.
Breakfast for Dinner
Tuesday, June 9th
We will be making muffins, pancakes, and waffles. Participants will be
doing some cooking on hot griddles. Cost is $14.95++. Limited to 24
students.
Fruits from Around the World
Tuesday, August 4th
Taste and learn about different exotic fruits from around the world. Participants will make fruit smoothies among other delicious treats. Cost is
$17.95++ and is open to 30 students.
Pitch - A - Tent Night
Friday, July 10th
6:00pm
We are roughing it Western style at this annual WOCC
family event. Pitch your tent behind the Corral (aka Clubhouse) and get ready for an evening of fun on the range!
Schedule of activities:
• 6 - 7:00pm Set up your tent
• 7 - 8:00pm Cookout by the Corral
• 8 - 10:00pm Recreational Activities including campfire songs
with a real cowboy and movie under the stars
• 10:00pm Lights Out
• 7:00am Breakfast
You need to bring: tent, sleeping bag, pillow, flashlight, toiletries, swimsuit, towel, a change of
clothes, an adult or guardian, and your cowboy
hats. The cost is $11.95++. All ages welcomed.
Rain date is Friday, July 17th.
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Adventure and Aquatics Camp
This year’s Aquatic and Adventure camps are back and better than ever.
We have combined the best of both camps for the ultimate summer enjoyment! All camp participants will need: bathing suit, towel, sunscreen,
athletic shoes, and a plain white T-shirt (for tie-dye).
Week 1: June 30
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9:00am to 1:00pm
– July 3rd
Kindergarten-2nd grade $175/ participant
Join us for a week of tree climbing, hiking, paper boat building, Wii
sports, Olympic events, scavenger hunt, tie-dye shirt making, intro to snorkeling, and pool games. The camp will include snack and lunch. Participants will meet in the pool lobby each morning and we will go from there.
Register at the Kids’ Kick-off to Summer or after April 19th by calling the
Fitness Center at 228-4143.
Week 2: July 7
– July 10th
9:00am to 1:00pm
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3rd- 5th grade
$ 250/participant
Join us for a week of tree climbing, hiking, kayaking, rafting, paper boat building, Wii sports, Olympic events, scavenger hunt, tie-dye shirt making, scuba
simulator, and pool games. The camp will include snack and
lunch. Participants will meet in the pool lobby each morning and we will
go from there. Register at the Kids Kick-off to Summer or after April 19th
by calling the Fitness Center at 228-4143.
Week 3: July 28
– July 31st
9:00am to 1:00pm
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6th- 8th grade $ 250/participant
Same as above.
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Junior Sports Camps
Back by popular demand our sports camps continue to be a
wonderful way to introduce your kids to two exciting sportsTennis and Golf. The sports camp will follow a different time
frame this year due to the great responses we have had in the
past and the lack of space to accommodate the demand. The camps are
best suited for kindergarten through sixth grade. The cost for each camp
will be $120. We will begin taking sign ups during the Kids’ Kickoff on
Sunday, April 19th. Each camp is limited to the first 30 kids to sign up. The following are the dates and times for the 2009 sports camps.
July 7th-10th
1:00-4:00pm
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July 21 -24 1:00-4:00pm
July 28th-31st
1:00-4:00pm
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August 4 -7
1:00-4:00pm
August 11th-14th
1:00-4:00pm
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Kids Mini Camp
June 23rd - 26th or
August 4th - 7th
9:00am to 12:00pm
Attention all 3-5 year olds. You are invited to join us this year for our 2nd year of
Kids Mini Camp. Get a feel for how fun camp can be in an environment you already know and love. Each day we will have a different craft activity of pottery
painting, jewelry making, tie-dying, and other fun events; snack time; and fitness
time consisting of moon bounce, Tumblebus, Kinder Gym and other athletic
events. Registration is limited to 12 participants and the cost is $125/child. All
participants must be fully potty trained. Register at the Kids’ Kick-off to Summer
or after April 19th by calling the Fitness Center at 228-4143. Participants should
be dressed in casual attire and athletic shoes and meet in the Fitness Center lobby.
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Junior Golf Kickoff
Saturday, May 9th
1:00 to 3:00pm
Come join us as we kick off the golf season for our
Juniors! We will meet on the driving range where we’ll
have clinics, exhibitions, challenge skill contests, putting
contests, food, music, and more! There is no cost for the
fun and it is open to all ages. Don’t miss out on the best way to get your
kids excited about the great game of golf.
Free After School Golf
Clinics
May 13th, 20th, 27th
June 3rd, 10th, 17th
Come out after school and get to know some of your
fellow junior golfers and get instruction on future
camp topics. Open to all 1st graders - high school Junior golfers. This is a casual and fun “get to know” kind
of program primarily focused on having fun with golf in
anticipation of the upcoming summer golf programs. Meet us
on the driving range from 4:00-5:00pm.
Fridays
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Junior Play Days
This is a great opportunity for your
child to get to play the golf course
with minimum supervision. Play
Days are Fridays and will start at
8:30am; your child must be capable of
moving around the golf course at a normal
pace of play. The dates are as follows:
June 26th
July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
August 7th, 14th, 21st
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Junior Golf Camps
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Junior golf camps are designed for more focused instructional time. Each
camp will cover the basics of golf and the fundamentals of the golf swing.
The camps be geared towards instruction and will combine activities that
will also enhance your child’s golf game. e.g. putting contests, bunker
blasts, etc. All of our camps will emphasize fun while learning the game
of golf. Our goal is to give each junior golfer a confidence in their golf
game that will allow them to play on the course with little supervision. A
variety of camps have been created to help juniors from first grade to high
school. The cost is $60 for each session.
1st -2nd Grade
Session I
Session II
June 23,24,25
July 14,15,16 9:00am-10:30am
9:00am-10:30am
3rd-4th Grade
Session III
Session IV
June 23,24,25
July 14,15,16 10:30am-12:00pm
10:30am-12:00pm
5th-6th Grade
Session V
Session VI
June 30, July 1,2
July 21,22,23
9:00am-10:30am
9:00am-10:30am
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Session VII
June 30, July 1,2
Session VIII July 7,8,9
High School
Session IX July 7,8,9
Session X July 21,22,23
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10:30am-12:00pm
9:00am-10:30am
10:30am-12:00pm
10:30am-12:00pm
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Pool
Swimming Lessons
Our certified instructors will again be offering
private and group swim lessons this summer at the
pool.
Group Lessons Morning: Three sessions will be
offered with six levels of instruction each, including Mommy & Me. Each session consists of eight half-hour
lessons held Monday through Thursday beginning June 22nd.
The cost is $50.00.
Group Lessons Evening: Three sessions will be offered with six
levels of instruction each, including Mommy & Me. Each session consists of six 40-minute lessons held Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday beginning June 9th. The cost is $50.00.
Private Lessons: Private lessons offer one-on-one instruction for the beginning swimmer or stroke refinement for
more advanced swimmers. The cost is $25.00 per lesson or 4 lessons for $85.00. Private lessons are offered
throughout the season.
Splash into Summer
Pool Party
Thursday, June 18th
6:00 to 9:00pm
Come celebrate the first day of summer and help us kick
off a fun filled summer at the pool with music,
games, and a DJ. All ages are invited.
Parents’ Night Out
Thursday, July 30th
6:00 to 9:00pm
Are baby-sitters getting too expensive or too hard to find? Then we have
the answer. Bring your little ones to the pool while you enjoy dinner in
the Clubhouse. We will keep the kids busy with an evening of games
both in and out of the water. The snack bar will be open. This event is
for children age 3 years and up. Extra aquatics staff will be on hand to
ensure your child’s safety.
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WOCC Pool Parties
Party Pack
Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Chicken Fingers or Pizza
(choice of one) with Fresh Fruit and Potato Chips,
Soda or Juice Boxes, and Ice Cream Treats ~
$13.50 per person (includes taxes and service charge)
Snack Pack
Fresh Fruit, Tortilla Chips with Salsa and Dip, Soda or Juice Boxes ~
$9.00 (includes taxes and service charge)
No Fuss-No Muss Lunch Box
PB & J, Fresh Fruit, Cookie, Milk or Juice Box ~ $8.00 (includes taxes and service charges)
Adult Pack
Assorted Wraps, Fresh Fruit, Miss. Vickie’s Potato
Chips, Sodas and Bottled Water ~ $14.00 (includes
taxes and service charges)
Lifeguard Fees
During Pool Hours:
Up to 25 guests (children or adults) no lifeguard fee
Over 25 guests $30.00 per hour per guard, with a two
guard and two hour minimum, $120.00 total minimum charge.
After Pool Hours:
First 25 guests $35.00 per hour per guard, with a
two guard and two hour minimum, $140.00 total
minimum charge, one additional guard required for each additional 25 guests.
Family Night Lights
Thursday Evenings
The pool will stay open until 9:00pm, giving families an opportunity
to unwind and reconnect family style.
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The Academy begins at age 3 with
the Quickstart format and includes
clinics to guide a player through the
beginner and intermediate levels
and finally, it provides a program
for the best junior players in Richmond. Times will continue through
the summer unless noted under each
level. Space is limited. Contact the tennis pros for more information and to sign up.
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Pre-school Tennis (Ages 3-5)
Mondays & Wednesdays 1:15-2:00, Fridays 3:45-4:30 until June 12th
Mondays & Wednesdays 3:30-4:15, Fridays 3:45-4:30 after June 12th
Give your child an early start on the sport for a lifetime! No experience or racquet required ~ Quickstart format.
Dropshots (Ages 4-5) & Smashers (Ages 6-7)
Mondays & Wednesdays 3:30-4:15, Thursdays 5:00-5:45
All levels welcome ~ Quickstart program format ~ Clinics focus on understanding directions, developing tennis skills and hand-eye coordination and learning
the importance of teamwork.
Elementary School (Ages 7-10)
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00-5:00
Bantam level & Pre-bantam level players with some rallying skills ~ Must show
an understanding of various strokes and be able to return the ball in the court off
the tennis instructor’s feed ~ Quickstart program and full court instruction.
Middle School (Ages 11-13)
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00-6:00
Players on or preparing to make middle school team ~ Bantam & Intermediate
level players with some match-play experience ~ Must show an understanding of
various strokes and be able to rally the ball with other players.
High School (Ages 14-17)
Tuesdays & Fridays 4:30-5:30
Players on or preparing to make the high school tennis team
~ Intermediate level player with match-play experience.
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Tournament L5 (Ages 10-12 & 13-16)
Wednesdays & Fridays 4:00-5:30
Players finishing at the top of Richmond Jr. Circuit (1 day tournaments) events
and competing in L5-L3 tournaments ~ Players achieving a high
level of success on school & intermediate teams ~ Players
working on establishing a MATA ranking.
Tournament L2 (Ages 14-17)
Mondays & Wednesdays 4:30-6:00
Players reaching finals of L5-L3 events and competing in
L2-L1 tournaments. ~ Top 50 MATA ranking expected.
Richmond Travel Team L1 (Ages 14-17)
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00-4:00 at Willow Oaks Country Club
and Raintree after June 12th
Coached by Cris Robinson & Eddie Parker at each location ~ Elite Richmond
tournament group ~ L3-L1 success and high MATA ranking ~ College tennis expectations.
Junior Tennis Camp
9:00am to noon
Session 1: June 15th - 18th
Session 2: July 6th - 9th
Session 3: July 20th - 23rd
Session 4: August 3rd - 6th
This intensive but fun camp for grades two - five and grades six - eight
will include three hours of tennis instruction, games, and fitness. We
will also take a few refreshing sprinkler breaks along the way to cool off.
The cost is $129 a session and includes a T-shirt.
Dropshots and Smashers
Tennis Camp
10:00am to noon
Session 1: June 29th - July 2nd Session 3: July 27th - 30th
Session 2: July 13th - 16th
Session 4: August 10th - 13th
All levels are invited to this fun camp geared toward pre-kindergartners
through 1st graders. Campers will be introduced to tennis using the
Quickstart method. The two-hour camp will focus on tennis skills,
hand-eye coordination, and fun. The camp is $89 a session and includes
a T-shirt.
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Parent/Child
Fun Run
Saturday, May 2nd
8:00 am
Kids through 7th
grade and parents
with toddlers (age 3)
Calling all families! Kids and parents are invited to join us for our 6th
Annual Parent /Child Fun Run. This 1 mile loop on the cart path is fun for
both parents and children alike and helps to set a good example for lifetime wellness. The cost is $ 20.00++ per child. Fourth grade and
under are required to have a parent/guardian participate with
them. All participants will receive a T-shirt and a medal.
Meet at the 10th tee for the race to begin. Refreshments and
prizes at the finish. Register at the Kids’ Kick-Off to Summer or forms are available in the Fitness Center. Rain Date is
Saturday, May 30th.
Calling All Athletes:
Did you know your off-season is a very important part of the sport you
love? Let us show you how to maximize your athletic ability to compete at your best. Programs are available to enhance performance in all
sports. Give the Fitness Center a call and let one of our trainers design a
program for you.
Training Rates: $25/ half-hour or $45/ hour
Grab a friend to join you and share the cost.
$15/ half-hour or $30/hour for each of you.
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Attention All:
Let’s keep the wave rolling from last summer’s swim team.
We’re back to defend last season’s championship title and
hope to be bigger and better. For that to happen, we need
you! Sign-ups for swim team will be at the Kids’ Kick-off
to Summer on April 19th. The swim team season will run
tentatively from May 18th through the end of July. Meets are
tentatively scheduled for Tuesday evenings from mid-June
through July. The swim team practices are held 4:30 - 5:30pm Monday
- Friday until school lets out. Morning practices begin in June from 8:30
- 10:00am. The swim team fee is $ 90/swimmer. Don’t miss a chance to
be part of the 2009 Willow Oaks Waves!
Division A
ACAC
Bon Air
Granite
Midlothian Willow Oaks
Woodlake
Division B
Brandermill
Brighton Green
Robious
Smoketree Stonehenge
Surreywood
Division C
Charter Colony
Evergreen
Pocono-Greenfield
Settler’s Landing
Shenandoah
Tentative 2009 RMAL Swimming Schedule
All meets begin at 6:00pm
Tuesday, June 16th (Meet 1)
Robious @ Willow Oaks
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Willow Oaks @ Granite
Tuesday, June 23 (Meet 2)
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Tuesday, June 30 (Meet 3)
Woodlake @ Willow Oaks
Tuesday, July 7th (Meet 4)
Willow Oaks @ Bon Air
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Midlothian @ Willow Oaks
Tuesday, July 13 (Meet 5)
Tuesday, July 20th (Meet 6) Willow Oaks @ ACAC
CHAMPIONSHIPS
10 and under: Monday, July 27th at 6:00pm 11 and over: Tuesday, July 28th at 6:00pm
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Contact Numbers
Clubhouse 272-1451
Pool 228-4142
Willow Oaks Country Club
6228 Forest Hill Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23225
Tennis Shop 320-3244
Fitness Center 228-4143
Golf Shop 272-1455
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