Kiwanis Recreation Center
CENTER PROGRAMS
Cancelled programs/events have been removed.
Programs with an asterisk (*) have been postponed.
Kiwanis Fitness Room
Treadmills, stationary bikes and elliptical machines are available so you can shed those pounds, work on cardio and tone up the body. These machines have multiple features that will help track progress. Participants must fill out a form and attend a brief equipment orientation on your first visit.
18+; Ages 13-17 with a parent/guardian; Free
Walking Track
Enjoy a walk or run around our paved outdoor track from day to dusk. Four laps around the track equals one mile, so come on out and give it a try!
All Ages; Free
Youth Open Gym
Come and work on your basketball skills and play against others your age. A completed permission form signed by parent/guardian must be on file to play basketball. A current ID is required and players must sign in to play.
17-under yrs; Mon.-Thurs.; 4:00-5:30 pm; Free
Family Gym Time
Enjoy some gym time as a family. This time has been designated to give families time together. A completed permission form must be signed by parent/guardian must be on file to play basketball. Child/children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
15-under yrs with parent/family; Fri.; 3:30-5:30 pm; Free
Adult Open Gym
Time to get in shape…sweat those pounds off. Players must complete a registration form and provide a picture ID.
18+; Mon.-Wed.; 1-3 pm; $2/visit
Coaches Needed
Baseball, Softball, Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Cheerleading, and Basketball coaches are needed at Kiwanis Recreation Center for various sports seasons. For more information or to volunteer, stop by the recreation center anytime.
Little Kickers Soccer
Get your preschool aged child involved in this beginner soccer program designed just for the 3 and 4 year olds. Your child will learn the basic rules as well as develop their motor skills and learn about teamwork. Teams will practice and play in non-competitive games against other teams. Parents are strongly encouraged to assist and play an active role in their child’s development. Registration runs June 1-Aug. 1; proof of age; three proofs of residency required.
3-4 yrs; Practice and game times are TBD; $25
*Little Ballers Basketball*
Get your preschool aged child involved in this beginner basketball program designed just for the 3 and 4 year olds. Your child will learn the basic rules as well as develop their motor skills and learn about teamwork. Participants will participate in skill based clinics focusing on dribbling, shooting, and passing. Parents are strongly encouraged to assist and play an active role in their child’s development. Registration runs Oct.1-Dec. 1; proof of age; three proofs of residency required.
3-4 yrs; Practice and game times are TBD; $25
*Little Hitters*
Get your preschool aged child involved in this beginner baseball program designed just for the 3 and 4 year olds. Your child will learn the basic rules as well as develop their motor skills and learn about teamwork. Teams will practice and play in non-competitive games against other teams. Parents are strongly encouraged to assist and play an active role in their child’s development. Registration runs Jan. 1-March 1; proof of age; three proofs of residency required.
3-4 yrs; Practice and game times are TBD; $25
All American Youth Programs - Karate
Try our unique martial arts program with concentration in better school grades, respect, discipline, self-control, self-esteem, confidence, responsibility, stranger danger, bullying, and safety awareness.
Fri.; White belts (beginners) 5:30-6:15 pm; Yellow Blue belts and above 6:30-7:15pm; $30/month
All American Youth Programs: Jazz Hip Hop Dance
Sign up for our dance program to develop a new skill or build off an existing one. Our instructors will assist your child in finding their confidence to express themselves through dance!
4-8 yrs; Sat.; 11-11:45 am; $30/month
9+; Sat.; noon-12:45 pm; $30/month
Kung Fu
Learn a Chinese art of self-defense that emphasizes exercise and spiritual growth, as well as self-defense.
8+; Mon. and Wed.; 5-6 pm; $60/month
Tai Chi
Learn an ancient Chinese form of exercise that uses slow and very controlled movements.
8+; Mon. and Wed.; 7-9 pm; $80/month
*Zumba*
Want to have some fun while getting exercising? It's FUN, It's FITNESS, It's Zumba!!!
All ages; Sat.; 11 am; $5/person; call for reservation
*Cambridge Community Watch*
Homeowners meet to discuss concerns in the Cambridge neighborhood.
18+; 3rd Tues. of each month; 7-9 pm; Free
*Fayetteville Brain Injury Support Group*
Come join us as we work to address the needs of survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals for all types of brain injury. We will also look at ways of helping to prevent these type injuries.
All ages; 2nd Tues. of each month; 6-8:30 pm
*Society of Creative Anachronism*
The SCA is a medieval/renaissance re-enactment organization. We seek to learn about the beauty, chivalry, and knowledge of our past and to share with others the wonders of medieval Europe.
18+; Thurs.; 6-9 pm
*Family Caregiver Support Group*
The Family Caregiver Education and Support Group provides a supportive and educational environment to enhance the caregiver and family understanding of Alzheimer’s and Dementia or related cognitive impairments.
Please RSVP to Mid-Carolina Area Agency on Aging 323-4191 ext. 28.
18+; 3rd Thurs. of each month; 1-2 pm
*Fayetteville-Cumberland Advisory Council for People with Disabilities*
Come join the meetings that promote and advocate for improving the quality of life for people with disabilities by promoting the removal of the architectural, attitudinal and communication barriers.
18+; 3rd Wed. of each month; 6-9 pm
*Parkinson’s Disease Support Group*
Come out and find out more about the disease as well as getting support with caring for and dealing with disease.
18+; 2nd Sat. of each month; 9 am-noon
Bridge Clubs
Fayetteville Duplicate Bridge Club meets twice a week and have a yearly bridge tournament.
18+; Mon. and Wed.; 1-5 pm; $4/visit
Fayetteville Kiwanis Club
Monthly Luncheon for Kiwanis Members
Adults; Fri.; noon-3 pm
Cape Fear Coin Club
New members welcome!
Adults; 2nd and 4th Tues.; 6-9 pm; Free
Cape Fear Mineral and Gem Society
We promote the further education of the earth sciences and lapidary arts to all interested persons from the amateur to the professional. New members welcome!
Adults; 3rd Thurs.; 6-9 pm; Free
Cumberland County Knitter’s Guild
Working on all that has to do with both knitting and crocheting.
18+; 3rd Sat. of each month; 1-4 pm
Mahjong Clubs
Mahjong Club meets once a week.
18+; Tue.; 1-4 pm
SPECIAL EVENTS
Parents Night Out
Need to finish some last minute shopping? Drop your kids off for fun and get your Holiday shopping done!! Movies, popcorn, games and crafts. Pre-registration Required
5-12 yrs; Fri., Dec. 17; 6-9 pm; $15 per child
Holiday Crafts Workshop
Come express your creativity and make a craft/gift that you can take with you for that special someone. Pre-register at Kiwanis Recreation Center.
5-12 yrs; Sat., Dec. 18; 1-4 pm; FREE
Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest
The Elks Hoop Shoot is a free throw contest for children ages 8 to 13. Age-group is determined by the contestant's age as of April 1, 2022.
8-13 yrs; Mon., Jan. 17, 2022; 9 am; FREE