Adult Programs

Check our current Activities Guide for all current programs being offered. Contact our office for additional information regarding leagues and programs.

Adult programs

beginner rock climbing & rappelling Join us and enjoy a full day of learning to climb, belay, and rappel for ages 12 and older (children and teens may attend unaccompanied, but their transportation must be provided by a parent or guardian). All technical gear is provided! A personal suggested clothing list, Medical Form/Participant Agreement, and driving directions to the activity meetup will be supplied by WILD GUYde Adventures after registration. Fee $60 | Register By September 16 Saturday, October 1 | 9am-5pm | Ages 12+ | @GWNF coed Volleyball The winter coed volleyball season will start early January and run through beginning of March. Games will be played on both Monday and Wednesday nights. Make-up games are at the discretion of the department and can be played on any night. Teams must begin each match with equal or more females on the court. Space is limited to the first 8 teams. Fee $175 per team | Registration October 11-December 16 Season: January-March | Mondays & Wednesdays Ages 16+ | 6:30-9:30pm | @WPMS AARP Smart Driver Participants will learn defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws and rules of the road to safely adjust driving to compensate for age-related changes. Persons who complete the course will be issued a Certificate of Completion to be provided to your insurance company for a discount. Please feel free to bring a brown bag lunch to class. All course materials are provided to participants and no tests are involved. Class will be led by AARP instructor, Kati Mole. Fee $20 (AARP Members) $25 (non-members) Register By Two Weeks Prior Ages 55+ | Thursdays | 8:30am-4pm September 29 | PDCC January 19 | RCAC intro to hiking Join Rockingham County Parks and Recreation and Walkabout Outfitters for this free introduction to hiking class. This event will take place at the Downtown Harrisonburg Walkabout Outfitters location, 90 N Main Street. This class will cover the basics needed to start hiking including the gear you need, how to fit footwear and packs and much more. FREE | Register By September 12 Thursday, September 15 | 6:30-7:30pm | @WO

beginner wild caving Join us for Beginner Wild Caving near Franklin WV. This is an afternoon of learning basic caving safety, underground navigation, and some elementary limestone geology and is open to ages 12 and older (children and teens may attend unaccompanied, but their transportation must be provided by a parent or guardian). All technical gear is provided. A personal suggested clothing list, Medical Form/Participant Agreement, and driving directions to the activity meetup will be supplied by WILD GUYde Adventures after registration. Fee $25 | Register By October 28 Sunday, November 13 | 1-5pm Ages 12+ | @GWNF Adult Recreation Basketball The adult basketball season, open to men and women, will start early February and run through mid-April. Night of play is listed below; however game days could change depending on the schools schedule. Make-up games are at the discretion of the department. Playoff champions receive tee shirts. Entry fee must be paid in full at time of registration. Final rosters are due by the first game. Shirt sizes must be turned in at time of registration for jersey/shirt orders. Fee $350 per team | Register By January 2 Ages 16+ | 6:30-10:30pm | Mondays Season: February 6-April 10 | @MMS Back country navigation clinic Join us for an afternoon of learning and practicing map and compass skills out in the George Washington Ntl. Forest; for day-hikers, backpackers, mountain bikers, hunters, scout leaders, and anyone else who likes to wander off the beaten path. Ages 14 and older (teens may attend unaccompanied, but their transportation must be provided by parent or guardian). A personal clothing list, Medical Form/Participant Agreement, and driving directions to the activity meetup will be provided by WILD GUYde Adventures after registration. Fee $30 | Register By September 16 Sunday, October 16 | 1-5pm | Ages 14+ | @GWNF

Other Adult Programs

Rockingham County Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of activities and programs for adults. Refer to our current activities guide for the most up to date programs being offered.