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Columbia, SC 29223
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Polo Road Park
730 Polo Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-1657
HOURS: MON-FRI, 3-10 PM | SAT, 9 AM-6 PM | SUN, 2-5 PM

This facility amenities include a recreation building with gymnasium, game room, fitness room, classrooms and kitchen; a lighted Dixie Boys field; two lighted softball fields; lighted adult field; six lighted soccer fields; lighted regulation football field.

Recreation Center Director: Joby Williams
Email:
prp@rcrc.state.sc.us

Assistant Recreation Center Director: Ben Busby
Part-Time Assistant: Rita Morris
Part-Time Assistant: Jennie Rose Van Derveer


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Polo Road Soccer Complex
Map to the soccer field


PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!
Many classes and events require a minimum number of participants. If we don't reach that number, the class or event may be cancelled or postponed.
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Jazzercise
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 6:15 pm . Ages 16+ . Join us for fun, fitness, and friends. You may start at anytime. Classes are Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays at 6:15 p.m. PLEASE BRING A MAT & WATER BOTTLE! $80/8 weeks or $10/individual class. Ask about our EFT payment program and SAVE!


Tai Chi
Thursday, 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Ages 18+ . Help relieve stress, improve flexibility and mental concentration through this ancient practice. Participants should wear comfortable clothing. Instructor Steve Sawyer will guide you thorough the movements. $35/month.


Fencing Class
Tuesday, Thursday, 7:15 - 9:15 pm. Ages 13+ . For all skill levels. Students must wear long pants and tennis shoes. Beginners will meet on Tuesdays only for the first month. Equipment is provided. Rick Thompson instructs this class. $45/month.


Line Dancing
Wednesday, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Ages 18+ . Dancing is one of the most enjoyable forms of exercise. You'll dance to disco, hip hop and country music. Cost is $5 per Intermediate class meets from 7:30-8:30 pm.


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Young Entrepreneurs Camp
Thursday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Ages 11 to 18 . First session begins June 5! Learn business sense, marketing, negotiation, and philanthropy. Create a business plan doing what you love. Instructor Paul Smith is NFTE certified. $50/child, 2nd child discount avaliable.


Modeling & Etiquette
Thursday, 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Ages 6 to 10 . This class can help build self-confidence and self-esteem in all kinds of social situations. The class will cover phone etiquette, dining and conversation skills. Ms. Meek Brown of Brown School of Protocol will lead this class. Session I starts March 6, Session II starts June 12, Session III starts September 11. $60/child; discount for second child is available


Modeling & Etiquette II
Thursday, 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Ages 11 to 13 . This class can help build self-confidence and self-esteem in young children for all kinds of social situations. The class will cover phone etiquette, dining and conversation skills. Ms. Meek Brown of Brown School of Protocol will lead this class. Each session is six weeks. Session I starts March 6, Session II starts June 12, Session III starts September 11. $60/child per session; discount available for second child


Defensive Driving Class-Alive @25
10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Ages 16 to 24 . This four hour course uses workbook exercises, interactive media segments, group discussions, role-playing, and short lectures to help young drivers develop strategies that will keep them safe on the road. Courses are offered on the 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month, excluding holiday weekends. *** Pending legislation for December 2008 may require this course for all new drivers ages 15-17. $35/student


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Valhalla Wrestling Club
Wednesday, Friday, 7:15 - 8:15 pm. Ages 9 to 17 . Assistant Varsity Coach Jeremy Bradshaw (Two-time national qualifier) will introduce you to all three types of wrestling: This class is for beginning and experienced wrestlers. Head gear may be required for participants. $35/month


Youth Wrestling
Saturday, 10:30 am - 11:30 am. Ages 6 to 8 . Assistant Varsity Coach Jeremy Bradshaw (two-time national qualifier) will introduce you to all three types of wrestling. This class is for beginning and experienced wrestlers. Head gear may be required for participants. $35/month


Youth Fencing - Intermediate
Tuesday, Thursday, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Ages 8 to 12 . Rick Thompson of the Palmetto Fencers Club coaches this exciting sport. Equipment is provided. Students need to wear long pants and tennis shoes. Class does not meet in July. $45/month


Youth Fencing for Beginners
Tuesday, Thursday, 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Ages 8 to 12 . Rick Thompson of the Palmetto Fencers Club coaches this exciting sport. Equipment is provided. Students must wear long pants and tennis shoes. New students meet Tuesday's only for 1st month. $45/month


Private Guitar Lessons
Monday, Wednesday, Ages 8+ . Must have an Acoustic guitar & purchase "Play Guitar Today". Sessions are by appointment only. Contact park for available times and where to purchase required book. $54/month; one time fee of $5 for materials


Beginning Piano Lessons
Friday, Saturday, Ages 7 to 10 . Instructor Amy Llames, BS in Music Education, will teach private 30 minute lessons. Lessons can be scheduled on Friday's & Saturday's. $50/child, plus $5 for book (first month only)


Shotokan Karate
Monday, Wednesday, 6:15 - 7:15 pm. Ages 6 to 12 . Build confidence, improve concentration, develop self discipline, and learn the importance of strong values and good character. Fitness and self defense are also the benefits Sensei Amy promotes in this class. $45/month; $35/month for each additional child.


Youth Archery
Friday, 5;00 - 6:00 pm. Ages 6 to 14 . Join Steve Sawyer for one of the oldest sports to man. Archery teaches focus & discipline. Learn the correct way to hold your bow, position your arrow, aim for your target along with the etiquette of archery. All supplies are included. $35/month.


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Mad Science Combo Camp -Crazy Chemworks & Secret Agent Lab
9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Ages 5 to 12 . New for 2008!! July 14-18. Learn chemistry with dry ice, pH testing, glowing chemicals, sticky polymers, beakers, and flasks. In Secret Agent Lab, campers will analyze a crime scene, send Morse code, learn about cell structure, & work in the lab. $199/child before 5/4/08; $219/child after 5/4/08.


Mad Science- Crazy Chemworks(Half Day)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Ages 5 to 12 . New for 2008! July14-18. Learn chemistry with dry ice, pH testing, glowing chemicals, sticky polymers, beakers, and flasks. $119/child before 5/4/08; $139/child after 5/4/08


Mad Science-Secret Agent Lab (Half Day)
1:00 - 4:00 pm. Ages 5 to 12 . July 14-18. In Secret Agent Lab, campers analyze a crime scene, send Morse code, learn about cell structure, & work in the lab. $119/child before 5/4/08; $139/child after 5/4/08.


Mad Science Combo-Rocking Rockets & Science in Motion
9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Ages 5 to 12 . July 27-August 1 Learn how science and engineering to hand-in-hand by building bridges & domes, how animals and bugs move through their world and ours, and run a simple obstacle course with the help of simple machines. In Science in Motion, campers will explore the building blocks of the universe: atoms & molecules and how they interact in combination. $199/child before 5/4/08; $219/child after 5/4/08


Ideas for Home School,Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts Wanted
Let us help plan an event, class, or league for your organization. Let's get together to see if we can work out a time for your sports badge or PE Requirement or just a time to play during our normal operating hours. Cost may vary. Contact Polo Road Park @ prp@rcrc.state.sc.us or 736-1657.


Basketball Camp
Monday, July 7, 2008 - Friday, July 11, 2008 , 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Ages 7 to 14 . Improve your ball handling, shooting, passing, and defense. Learn team strategies also. Join a local high school coach for this fun camp. Camper must bring own ball and water bottles. Please register early. $55/camper which includes T-shirt and snack


Fall Pee Wee Basketball Registration 2008
Thursday, July 31, 2008 - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 . Ages 4 to 6 . Join us for an introduction to basketball for boys and girls. Team sports is a great way for your child to learn a new game, make new friends and be physically active. All teams are co-ed. Every child receives a T-shirt & trophy. Certified coaches are needed. Games are played on Friday evenings. $45/child


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