Stedman

175 Circle Drive, Stedman [ map ]

Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri 1-9 pm; Wed. 1-7 pm; Sat. 9 am-5 pm
910-433-1440

Program/meeting rooms available for rent as well as a variety of recreational programs.

CENTER PROGRAMS

Youth Open Gym
Participants must have a permission form completed by a parent or guardian to participate. Participants must be signed in by an accompanying adult. Open Gym will run from Sept. 1-Dec. 1.
17-under yrs; Tues.; 6:30-8:30 pm; Free

Adult Open Gym
Participants must complete a waiver to participate. Participants will be required to present identification. Adult Open Gym will run from Sept. 1-Dec. 1.
18+; Thurs.; 6:30-8:30 pm; $2/person

Walking Track
Enjoy a cardio workout on your down time; utilize the walking track around the baseball field. For those keeping count, 5 times around the track equals a mile!
All ages; Mon.-Fri.; 2 pm-dusk; Sat.; 9 am-dusk; Free

Stedman Walking Club
Join the Stedman Walking Club. Meet new friends and catch up with old ones. The walking club is a fun way to socialize with residents of the community while getting the necessary exercise.
18+; Mon.-Sat.; 8:30-9:30 am; Free

Cheer & Tumble Class
Cheerleading promotes coordination, fitness and confidence. Learn all you need to know to prepare for middle school and high school cheerleading. This class will concentrate on motion technique, dance, jumps, tumbling and stunts. Sessions begin the first Mon. of each month and
pre-registration is required prior to the first class.
4-6 yrs; Mon.; 6-7 pm; $20/4 weeks
7-12 yrs; Mon.; 7-8 pm; $20/4 weeks

Lil’ Bakers
Aspiring young cooks will love this class! Young Chefs will join us in preparing a variety of foods. Participants will then enjoy their family-style meal! Pre-registration is required.
5-8 yrs; Fri.; Oct. 7, Dec. 2, Feb. 3; 6-8 pm; $8/child per class

P.L.A.Y. Time
Parents Lead Active Youth in play and social interaction in this one-hour program. P.L.A.Y. Time is a parent-lead time for children to interact with others in a fun, relaxing environment. Join us for a great hour where your child can meet and engage in fun activities with other children, all
without messing up your living room! Toys and activities will be provided.
Infants-4 yrs; Mon.; 1-1:45 pm; Free

Shake & Bake
Aspiring young cooks will love this class! Young Chefs will join us in preparing a variety of foods. Participants will then enjoy their family-style meal! Pre-registration is required.
9-12 yrs; Fri.; Sept. 2, Nov. 4, Jan. 6; 6-8 pm; $8/child per class

Tae Kwon Do
Self-defense offers a physical fitness, self-discipline, academic achievement, fun and excitement in a non-violent atmosphere. Sessions begin the first Thurs. of each month.
5+; Tues. and Thurs; Beginners 6-7 pm; Intermediate 7-8 pm; $25/4 weeks

Teen Leaders
The Teen Leaders program has been created to allow local teens the opportunity to learn and grow while mentoring and working with others. This program is perfect for teens looking to expand their horizons! Teens will be provided with transportation from MWMS and CFHS to the
Stedman Recreation Center as well as other sites, as scheduled. (Participants from other school districts arewelcome to participate when providing their own transportation.) Teens will have the opportunity to interact with youth, seniors, special populations and area businesses. Community Service/Volunteer hours may also be earned as a result of participation. The Teen Leaders program operates in two sessions: Session I will be held
Sept. 6-Oct. 27. Session II will be held Jan. 24-March 15. Space is limited. Apply today!
13-18 yrs; Tues.-Thurs.; 3:30-6 pm; Free

Tiny Tumblers
This class is perfect for your lively toddler with lots of energy! Gymnastics promotes balance, coordination and fine motor skills through a series of playful activities. Join us with your toddler for an introduction to gymnastics, shapes, colors and group interaction. Parents and care-givers are encouraged to participate with their toddler. Pre-registration is required prior to the first class of the month.
15 mos-36 mos; Fri.; 11-11:45 am; $20/4 weeks

Tumble Tots
This class is perfect for your lively preschooler with lots of energy! Gymnastics promotes balance, coordination and fine motor skills through a series of playful activities.Pre-registration is required prior to the first class of the month.
3-5 yrs; Fri.; 10-10:45 am; $20/4 weeks

Adult GED Class
Sponsored and led by FTCC (Fayetteville Technical Community College), we are pleased to host a FREE GED Class. For more information, or to register, please call 910-678-8483 or 910-678-8497. Class for the Fall Semester will begin Aug. 23 and conclude on Dec. 8.
18+; Tues. and Thurs.; 5:30-8:30 pm; Free

ASCC Monthly Support Group
The Autism Society of Cumberland County and the Stedman Recreation Center are proud to host a monthly Autism Support Group. ASCC Monthly Support Groups are open to parents, professionals, and anyone else who wishes to attend. Our support groups are a great place to
network with other parents and share your ideas or concerns. Meetings begin Mon., Aug. 29. Please call for more information or future dates.
All Ages; Mon.; 6-8 pm; Free

SPECIAL EVENTS

14th Annual Farmer’s Appreciation Day
Join the Town of Stedman for a fun-filled day. Games and contest for all ages. Lots of good singing! Special guest speakers, BBQ plates, hamburgers, hotdogs, snow cones, and cotton candy. There will also be a horse shoe tournament, inflatables, and much more. All proceeds from
Farmer's Day are placed in a scholarship fund to help local students further their education in the field of agriculture. Scholarship Presentation will also be held.
All ages; Sat., Sept. 17; 9:30 am-5 pm; Free

Parents Night Out
Register your child for an exciting night including dinner, games and a movie. That’s right…it’s a night out for Mom and Dad! Pre-registration is required one week in advance and late registrations will not be accepted. (Early drop-offs/ late pick-ups are not accepted.)
5-14 yrs; Fri., Sept. 23, Dec. 16, Feb. 24; 5:30-9 pm; $5/child

Family Tailgating Night
Bring your grills, lawn chairs and tents for a fun night of tailgating with the community. Have dinner with your family and friends and participate in a night of kickball. This night with coincide with our midnight kickball event. Pre-registration is required.
All ages; Fri., Sept. 30; 7 pm-midnight; Free

Fun-at-Midnight Kickball
Join us for of a good ole fashion game of kickball. Sign up now and we will place you on a team. Not interesting in playing, then come join us for the tailgating event. Preregistration is required. Registration will be held Sept. 1-Oct. 10. T-shirt included!
All ages; Fri., Sept. 30; 10 pm-midnight; $3/person

Chalk Time
Have you ever wanted to draw on the sidewalk but didn’t have one? Create a masterpiece in your driveway but didn’t have enough room? Join us to decorate our sidewalks and blacktops with your amazing Chalk Art! Chalk and space will be provided for all!
All Ages; Sat., Oct. 8; 10 am-noon; Free

Little Miss Pumpkin Patch
Little Miss Pumpkin Patch is Stedman Recreation Center’s first fall pageant. This is a small scale semi-glitz pageant with a fall theme. Semi-glitz allows girls to dabble in thefun of pageantry but avoids overly elaborate practices of a full glitz pageant. Stedman Recreation Center is not a
part of an official pageant system. We try to avoid rigid traditional pageant standards and primarily focus on allowing girls an opportunity to experience the “fun” of pageantry.
There will be three age divisions:
Division I: 3-4 yrs
Division II: 5-8 yrs
Division III: 9-12 yrs
Girls will compete in various categories in their quest to win the grand title of Little Miss Pumpkin Patch. There are also opportunities to win several sub-categories. Stedman Recreation Center pageants emphasize creativity and individualism. We encourage all girls to participate and
have fun. Pageant information packets will be available at the start of the registration period and include scoring criteria and location information.
Pre-Registration is required. Registrations will be accepted Sept. 1-Oct. 7.
3-12 yrs; Fri., Oct. 14; 6:30 pm; $30/participant

7th Annual Fall Festival
Bring your children out for a night of fun filled activities. There will be carnival type games, face painting, inflatables, coloring contest, costume contest, and the monster egg hunt for those who wish to venture outside with their flashlights. For those with a sweet tooth we will be having
our annual cake walk for $1. Concessions will be provided by the Stedman Youth Athletic Club.
All ages; Fri., Oct. 21; 6-8:30 pm; Free

Fall Yard Sale
Have some items that are in good condition but you just don’t have the space for it? Bring your gently used items that are in good condition to Stedman Recreation Center for our fall yard sale. All proceeds from all sales go to you. All you have to do is register for a table. Pre-registration is
required.
18+; Sat., Nov. 12; 7-11 am; $10/table

Pumpkin Competition
Think you have the best pumpkin recipe around? Well here’s your chance to make it known! Sign up for the pumpkin competition and compete against other contestants to win the title of the best pumpkin recipe in Stedman. All recipes must have pumpkin as the main ingredient; dishes can range from desserts to entrees. Contestants are limited to entering no more than three dishes. This competition will be judged by local
community members. Join us to taste some great dishes and share wonderful recipes with new and old friends. Pre-registration is required for all contestants. Registrations will be accepted Oct. 1-Nov. 1.
All ages; Fri., Nov. 18; 6-7:30 pm; Free

Thankful Times
Join us for a fun-filled morning of crafts to celebrate the season and remind us all of the things we’re thankful for. All supplies are provided. Pre-registration is required by Nov. 12.
6-12 yrs; Sat., Nov. 19; 10 am-noon; $5/child

Shop Til You Drop
It's time to grab some great holiday shopping deals without being asked "Are we done yet?" Register your child for a fun-filled day at the Stedman Recreation Center so that you can head to the mall! All participants will need a bag lunch and snacks.
5-12 yrs; Sat., Nov. 26; 9 am-5 pm; $10/child

Senior’s Holiday Fun
This is for our senior’s during the holiday season. Have fun listening to your favorite holiday music, exchanging gifts, and playing games. Enjoy dining on some of your favorite covered dishes. Each participant is asked to bring a covered dish and a gift to exchange.
55+; Thurs., Dec. 1; 10 am-noon; Free

It Up Basketball Clinic
Get ready for Basketball Season with our Hoop It Up Clinic! Players will be divided by age and ability. Only 50 spaces are available per session so be sure to register early!
5-10 yrs; Sat., Dec. 3; 10-11:30 am; $5/player
11-17 yrs; Sat., Dec. 3; 11:30 am-1 pm; $5/player

Holiday Wrap
Too exhausted to wrap gifts after beating the holiday rush? Come to the Stedman Recreation Center and we will wrap your gifts for you. We will provide all the necessary supplies with the exception of boxes. Please have all your items in boxes prepared for wrapping. A maximum of four
gifts per person are accepted.
All ages; Mon., Dec. 12; 5:30 pm-8:30 pm; $5/person

Pictures with Santa
Enjoy cookies and milk with Santa! Then take a minute and have your picture snapped with Jolly Saint Nick. Please, no pets. Bring your own camera.
All ages; Tues., Dec. 20; 6-7:30 pm; Free

Recipes for the Jolly Man
Want to win Santa over instantly? Join us to create a variety of delicious cookie recipes that Santa enjoys while traveling the world on Christmas Eve. These cultured scrumptious creations will surely please Santa’s worldly sweet-tooth. Pre-registration is required.
6-12 yrs; Thurs., Dec. 22; 6-7:30 pm; $5

Be Our Guest!
Lil’ Bakers, Shake & Bakers and new students will all love this opportunity! All participants of Be Our Guest will take part in creating a delicious, fresh meal and then having the chance to share this special meal with their very own family! Participants will arrive at 10:30 am to begin preparation and cooking. Family members will return at noon to enjoy the meal! Space is limited to 12 families so be sure to register early.
5-8 yrs; Sat., Jan. 21; 10:30 am-1 pm; $15/family

It’s a Love Thing!
Valentine’s is here and love is in the air! Children may join us to create their own special valentine and craft for Mom, Dad or someone special. All supplies are provided. Pre-registration is required by Jan. 28.
6-14 yrs; Sat., Feb. 4; 10-11:30 am; $5/child

Sweetheart Brunch
Bring your “sweet-y” and a sweet and join us for a morning of fun, food, and festivities. Bring a “sweet treat” to pass
55+; Thurs., Feb. 2; 10 am-noon; Free