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BOOKER T. WASHINGTON  PHONE: 757.514.7247

Booker T. Washington is a joint-use school site developed during the restoration and expansion of the existing elementary school in east Suffolk. Kidszone, our after-school program, is available for children ages 5-12 from 3-6 pm every school day. We also offer youth basketball and indoor soccer leagues in the winter. Outdoor tennis courts are available for play.

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CREEKSIDE  PHONE: 757.514.7245

Basketball Season Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 3-9
Friday: 3-6
Saturday: 10-2

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KING'S FORK  PHONE: 757.514.7244

Kings Fork Recreation Center is the newest joint-use school site in the City of Suffolk. We are located in the back of Kings Fork Middle School. Y.E.S. (Youth Experiencing Success) is offered for children ages 11-14 from 2-6 pm every school day. During the summer, SPORAC is offered. This popular leadership program for children ages 11-16 always fills fast so register early to insure a spot. We also offer adult fitness classes and open gym times for pick-up volleyball.

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MACK BENN, JR.  PHONE: 757.514.7248

Mack Benn Jr. Recreation Center is one of our joint-use school sites in the Beamon's Mill area of east central Suffolk. We provide youth gymnastics and a variety of youth and adult dance classes for the community. Kidszone, our after-school program, is available for children ages 5-12 from 3-6 pm every school day. During the summer, we offer a day camp program for the children. We also offer youth basketball and indoor soccer leagues in the winter. Open gym times are available for pick-up basketball.

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NORTHERN SHORES  PHONE: 757.514.7249

Northern Shores Recreation Center is the first joint-use school site initiated by the city of Suffolk. It is located in Burbage Grant subdivision located in northern Suffolk. We provide youth gymnastics and a variety of youth dance and adult fitness classes for the community. Kidszone, our after-school program, is available for children ages 5-12 from 3-6 pm every school day. During intersession, we offer a day camp program for the children. We also offer youth basketball and indoor soccer leagues in the winter. Open gym times are available for pick-up basketball.

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OAKLAND  PHONE: 757.514.7246

Located in the Chuckatuck area of Suffolk, this joint-use school site offers Kidszone, our after-school program, is available for children ages 5-12 from 3-6 pm every school day. During the summer, we offer a day camp program for the children. We also offer youth basketball and indoor soccer leagues in the winter. Open gym times are available for pick-up basketball.

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SUFFOLK MUSEUM & ART LEAGUE  PHONE: 757.514.7284

HOURS: Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00am - 5:00pm and Sunday, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

For over 14 years the Suffolk Museum has brought to the citizens of Suffolk a well-rounded group of exhibits, visual art classes, performing artists and almost anything else that can fit into the "art" category. The museum is also home to the Suffolk Art League, founded in 1976, which provides additional programming opportunities for Suffolk citizens.

Museum photo Families and individuals are always welcome in this facility, and you are as likely to see someone in a three-piece suit as you are to see someone dressed in blue jeans and a tee shirt. The museum offers a full schedule of changing exhibits, including works by local, regional and nationally known artists. Additionally, we offer art classes in a variety of mediums as well as demonstrations, lectures, and a variety of other visual and performing arts opportunities. Most of our exhibits open with a reception that includes food as well as music, and these receptions are always open to the public.

Admission to the Suffolk Museum is free. Visitor hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00am - 5:00pm and Sunday, 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Group tours can be arranged ten days in advance by calling (757) 514-7284.

Come and visit the Suffolk Museum and enjoy a free exhibit, concert or reception for an artist! Whether you are age 7 or 87, our programs of jazz, storytellers, theater and dance as well as our exhibits will appeal to you.

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SUFFOLK SENIOR CENTER  PHONE: 757.514.7270

Mature adults enjoy a wide variety of recreational opportunities at the Suffolk Senior Center Monday - Friday. On-going activities include arts and crafts, chorus, day trips and aerobic classes, which are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. Blood pressure and diabetes screenings are provided by Health Care Professionals on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, along with nutritional counseling.

Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia provides nutritious lunches to Seniors 60 and over at 12:00 noon Monday-Friday. For more information, call or stop by the Suffolk Senior Center.

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WHALEYVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER  PHONE: 757.986.3556

This community center is located in southern Suffolk minutes away from the North Carolina border. Currently, senior programs are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. For additional information, call the community center.

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