Spring & Summer Camps

Summer Camp: Camp Anthony or Thornton
Each week of camp follows a schedule of structured activities from games to crafts in a fun, friendly environment. Kids will enjoy a weekly trip to the Northside Swim Center (weather permitting) and a field trip. Camp Anthony provides breakfast & lunch through the Federal Food Program for those who qualify.
Choose a location:
Anthony in West Rome or Thornton in Armuchee
Cost: $90 a week Time: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Ages: 5-13
Choose from 9 Weeks of Themed Camps:
May 29 - July 27
See what's happening each week of camp!
Choose your favorite weeks or go all 9 weeks!
Camp Registration Deadline:
Wed prior to first day of camp Register Online

LEGO Camps
Two LEGO camps offered for two age levels (desciptions below)
Choose a week: Jun 11–15 or Jul 9–13
Cost: $120
Location: Thornton Recreation Center
Register: Now until full (Space is limited)

LEGO Camp Register Online
Simple Machines
This camp is perfect for introducing key simple machines concepts while building teamwork and communications skills. The camp will feature problem-solving and hands-on activities that will develop elementary students understanding of basic physical science concepts such as gears, pulleys, levers, and wheels and axles through observation, reasoning, prediction, and critical thinking.
Ages: 5-7 Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm

LEGO Camp Register Online
Simple & Motorized Mechanisms
Students will build and explore machines and mechanisms, investigate motorized machines, calibrate and capture wind and study gearing mechanisms.
Ages: 8 – 14 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Summer Fun Gymnastic Camp Register Online
Each day campers will enjoy gymnastics, tumbling, games, races, arts & crafts. Gymnastics experience is NOT required. Daily snack and drink included. All activities on site in the new state of the art gymnastics center. Camp taught by RFPRA Gymnastics Staff.
Dates/Time: June 4-8, 8 am -12 noon
Ages: 5-12, Cost: $80
Location: RFPRA Gymnastics Center
Register: May 1 - 28 Register Online

Outdoor Camp (1 Shorter Ave -Admin Office)
In partnership with the Floyd County Sheriff's Department and the Floyd County Wildlife Association, participants will enjoy a week of outdoor adventures. Activities include fishing, archery, canoeing/boating, outdoor cooking, Wildlife identification, first aid and more. Participants will meet at the RFPRA Admin Office and be transported to the Floyd County Wildlife Association.
Choose a week of camp:
Jun 18-22 or Jul 16-20, 8:30-5:00
Ages: 8-13, Cost: $100
Register: Now until full (Registration is limited to 20 participants.) Register Online

Tennis Camps
Location: Rome-Floyd Tennis Center)
Choose a week: June 4-8; June 25-29; July 2-6; July 11-13(3 days); July 23-27
Cost: $85 for 5 day camp; $50 for 3 day camp Time: 9 am - 12 noon
Register: Now - 1st Day of Camp
Register Online

Select your Tennis Camp:

Child Tennis Camp(Ages 5-7) – This camp will introduce basic tennis fundaments for players who are not only developing hand-eye coordination, but also a general sense of how to act on court. They will learn a number of skills designed to help them put their racket on the ball, and cooperate with other players. We will use Quickstart balls, on a smaller court with a lower net.

Youth Tennis Camp (Ages 8-10) - Most players in this class are beginner or intermediate level players. Many of the drills will be technique based, refining strokes, learning to keep score and playing matches. This camp is geared for players who are sustaining rallies and are able to play competitive games like king of the court, singles matches, doubles matches etc. We will use Quickstart balls, on a smaller court with a standard net.

Junior Tennis Camp(Ages 11 & up) - This program is for Middle School and High School players with a combination of beginner and intermediate skill levels. They may have taken up tennis later in Middle School or High School, but would like to train and improve their results in their school performance.
Register Online

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Events - Upcoming

Roman Roast on the River
May 11-12 at Ridge Ferry Park. Get details.

RFPRA Presents: Pop-N-Corn Theatre
The RFPRA has partnered with Rome Cinema's to present summer Pop-N-Corn. Enjoy family friendly movies & prices!
When: Jun 5 - Jul 26, Tue-Thu
Time: 12:30 pm Cost:$3 (includes movie, popcorn & drink)
Movies Showing: www.romemovies.com
At the movies, you'll also learn the latest on RFPRA summer events!

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Farmers Market

Farmer's Market - Opens June 2nd Purchase fresh, locally-grown produce, flowers/plants, arts, crafts, homemade goodies and more. The Farmers Market runs Wed & Sat, June - Oct.
Get more details

The public is invited to the Market which opens at Ridge Ferry Park on Sat. Jun 2nd and will run through Sat. Oct 6.
Hours of Operation: Wed & Sat 7:00 – 10:00 am Get vendor details.

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Annual July 4th Salute to America Fireworks

The 2012 July 4th Celebration will feature an evening concert by the Rome Symphony Orchestra and Fireworks Show- All presented by Harbin Clinic at Ridge Ferry Park.

Thank you Harbin Clinic and Rome Coca-Cola
for making this free event possible.

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FREE Kids Printmaking Workshop

Just My Imagination FREE Printmaking
Workshop by Georgia Muesum of Art
When: Sat. Aug 4, Ages: 6-14
Where: Anthony Center
Call to Reserve space:
706-235-3870

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Paws in the Park
Doggie Dash
Oct 6, 2012
We had a great turn out in 2011 and it was soo much fun! So many cute doggies! We look forward to another great dash this year.

Proceeds benefit RFPRA youth & adult programming

Bring your 4 legged friend for our Annual Doggie Dash. All 4 legged participants will receive a goodie bag full of tail shaking treats and a participation certificate. All 2 legged participants will receive a doggie dash t-shirt.

Dogs will be split up in weight divisions:
75 Pounds < Race @ 9:00am
50 -75 Pounds Race @ 9:30am
25 - 50 Pounds Race @ 10:00am
< 25 Pounds Race @ 10:30am.
All Dogs must be on a leash... Please.

Doggie Costume Contest New! : Dress your four legged friend in your favorite costume! Fido will be judged in 5 different costume categories:
1. Barking Out Loud (Funniest)
2. Paws Down (Best All Around)
3. Howling Good Time (Party Animal)
4. Precious Paws (Cutest)
5. Pup-Alike (Owner / Dog Look Alike)

Doggie Dash Registration: Aug 8 - Oct 1
Register Online, In-person map
Doggie Dash Cost: $15 (advance) $20 (event day)
Costume Contest: $3 (event day)
Event Date: Saturday, Oct 1, 8:30 am
Location: Ridge Ferry Park (Shoals Side)