College Lakes

4945 Rosehill Road [ map ]
Mon.-Fri. 10 am-9 pm; Sat. 9 am-5 pm; Sun. 2-5 pm 

910-433-1564

Equipped with a gymnasium, large and small program/meeting rooms, game room and kitchen, the full-service recreation center easily meets the needs of the community. It also has a banquet room that holds 250 people.

CENTER PROGRAMS

Game Room
Check out our game room! Our game room has foosball, and ping pong tables. You must sign in at the front office before entering the game room. Children 12 and under must be supervised by an adult.
All ages; Mon.-Fri.; 5:30-8:30 pm; Sat.; 9:30 am-4:30 pm; Free

Open Gym - Youth
Gym hours vary depending on center activities. Note: There are different times for different age groups. School identification will be checked and forms must be filled out by a parent or guardian for children under the age of 18. Bags are not allowed in the gym!
6-17 yrs.; Sat.; 9:30 am-12:30 pm; Free (13+ need a photo/school ID)

Open Gym - Adult
The gym is open for adults. There is a $2 fee to play, and you must present a photo ID. Gym hours vary depending on center activities.
18+; Sat.; 1-4 pm; $2 and a photo/school ID; 30+; Tues. and Thurs.; 7-9 pm; $2/person

Senior Line Dance
Get ready to learn all the latest dance steps and be part of a group that shows off their moves. You will get to go dancing at other centers and organizations. Come and join in on the fun!
55+; Thurs.; 1:30-2:30 pm; Free

Ace Card Club
Come join a card club and try your hand at various card games.
55+; Mon.; 1-3 pm; Free

Tiny Time
This is a playgroup for parents and children to interact with one another. Toys, games, and fun are provided. Parents must stay with their children. Please call the center if you are interested in participating and to register your child.
1-4 yrs.; Wed.; 11:30 am-1 pm; Free

Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
Keep trim and healthy all year round. You will meet in a group setting and learn strategies that will help you in losing that extra, unwanted weight.
18+; Tues.; 6-7 pm; See instructor for fee information

Belly Dance
Learn the art of belly dance! This class is an introduction to the basics of belly dancing. This is designed to strengthen, tone, and improve your flexibility.
16+; Mon.; 6:30-8 pm; $30/month

V’z Modeling Academy
This class promotes self-awareness and self expression, the class offers an opportunity to walk a runway, social interaction, and community work. Our mission is to develop and train children into increasing their self confidence by using fashion shows as a tool to display their growth.
6-17 yrs.; Tues.; 6:30-7:30 pm; $20/month

Creative Cooking Class
Does your child have a passion for cooking? Here's an opportunity for them to learning the basic of it all, a cooking class just for kids. Where everything is prepared and cooked by kids for kids.
6-13 yrs.; Thurs.; 6-7 pm, $20/month or $5/class

Whitted Taekwondo
Whitted Taekwondo is designed to help students build self-confidence, self-esteem, and physical awareness. Students will learn the five tenants of Taekwondo: integrity, courtesy, self-control, perseverance, and indomitable spirit.
4+; Mon. and Fri.; 6 and 7 pm; $50/month; special rates for multiple family members, private and small to large group classes available

Ho Sin Sool- Self Defense
This self-defense course teaches participants to learn when, how, and where to attack an assailant, using pressure points, grappling, joint-locking techniques, and throws in order to hinder an assailant. Programs are available in co-ed street, women’s and youth self defense.
12+; Mon. and Fri.; 7-8 pm; $50/month; special rates for multiple family members, private and small to large group classes available

Coalition Martial Arts
This is an integrated Martial Arts program that teaches the Shinto Martial Arts Science System. In this class participants will learn self-defense and discipline. The class will help participants develop self-confidence, balance, control, and overall physical fitness through innovative techniques. Participants will also have the opportunity to compete in local, regional, national and international tournaments.
All ages; Wed. and Thurs.; 6-6:45 pm, 7-7:45 pm, or 8-8:45 pm; $40/month or $60/month per family; 55+; Mon. and Wed.; 11 am-noon; $20/month
All ages; Mon. and Wed.; 11-11:45 am, noon-12:45 pm, 1-1:45 pm; $40/month or $60/month per family

Global Etiquette Class
A fun and interactive program encouraging little ladies to be successful, well-rounded, and savvy citizens of the world, both locally and globally. This is a five week class with different themes. The five themes are respectable hygiene, confident speech, educated style, finance, and global manners. For more information call Demita Hollie at 910-709-0651. Call the center to pre-register.
9-17 yrs; Wed.; 6-8 pm; $25/five classes

Art Program
In this class you will create different types of art from drawings, paintings and working with clay. There is no experience needed for this class. A show will also be held for the community to view the art the participants have created. Please call ahead to pre-register.
3-6 yrs (parents must be present); Wed.; 10-11:30 am; $20/month
7-15 yrs.; Mon. and Fri.; 5:30-7 pm; $40/month
16+; Mon. and Fri.; 7-8:30 pm; $40/month

Sara’s Boot Camp
This exciting workout combines a moderate 15 minute cardio workout with 35 minutes of functional strength. Appropriate for all fitness levels, so join us and jump start your metabolism with a great workout!
18+; Mon. and Wed.; 9:30-10:30 am; $24/month,$5/class or $40/2 months unlimited
18+; Tues.; 5:30-6:30 pm; Thurs.; 6-7 pm; $24/month, $5/class, or $40/2 months unlimited

SPECIAL EVENTS

Fall Sports Kick-Off Night
Get this fall sports season started with a bang! All of our fall sports teams will be invited to come out and be introduced to the community. There will be football players, cheerleaders, soccer players, volleyball players, and many more. This event is open to all in the community; you do not have to be signed up for a fall sport. We will also have scrimmages, races, crafts, food, and much more. Please call ahead to pre-register.
All ages; Sept. 16; 6-9 pm; Free

B-9, Family Bingo Nights
Bring out the family for some games of bingo and lots of fun. Prizes will be awarded. Call ahead each month to put your name on our registration list.
All ages; Sept. 30, Dec. 30, Jan. 27; 6-8 pm; $1/participant

Fall Oktoberfest
Join us for some fallish fun! We will have games, bounce houses, vendors, crafts, and a fashion show. It will be great day to bring out the entire family. To top of the day the V’z models will be presenting their fall fashion show. Please call to pre-register your family.
All ages; Oct. 8; 11 am-2 pm; Free

Baskets for the Needy
Join us as we put together baskets for needy families in our community for Thanksgiving. We will need volunteers to help make place settings, color placemats, organize dry food, and write cards to these families. This is a great service project for the entire family. Call ahead to preregister
your family.
All ages; Nov. 22; 6-8:30 pm; Free

A Princess Christmas
V’z Modeling class presents their annual Christmas fashion show. Come and check out the girls as they show off the latest winter fashions. There will also be some surprise guest appearances. Call the center for more information.
All ages; Dec. 18; times/location are TBA; Free

Cupid’s Arrow Night
This is a night for children where we will be making homemade valentines. They will make and exchange with the other children at the activity and they will also make enough to share with their classes at school. Please call ahead to pre-register your child.
6-14 yrs; Feb. 10; 6-8 pm; $5/child