Home | Contact | Jobs | Links    | | | Youth Activities   Basketball Dribble, pass, shoot and score with this instructional basketball program. Participants will learn basic and advanced fundamentals in a fun group setting before moving into game play. Baseball/Softball This league is centered on instruction. Participants will learn basic and advanced fundamentals in a fun group setting and get to play games. This program is only available to the V/S School District youth. Parent/Volunteer Coaches are needed to make this program work! Blastball This program is a fun introduction to America’s favorite pastime of baseball/softball! Participants will have a BLAST as they learn to bat and field on teams of 4-6 players. No gloves are required since the focus will primarily be on the offensive components of the game. Cheerleading Clinic Kids will learn cheerleading skills and techniques from the Viking cheerleaders during a week in September. They will then perform during the Vinton-Shellsburg football game on that Friday. Craft Days for Kids Craft day for kids is a great way for your child to make a special holiday gift/ornament. Have fun and share some treats. Lunch is provided. Flag Football Are you ready for some football? You are invited to participate in this instructional program. Games are played at the field to the west of Tilford. Equal participation and fun for everyone. Football Placekick, Punt & Pass Try out your football skills in this competition where distance and accuracy both count. First through third place in each age and gender category have a chance to move on and demonstrate their skills at a district level competition! Floor Hockey Work up a sweat hitting a puck around just like the big leaguers but without all the skates and ice! Just lacing up a pair of regular shoes, being a part of a team, and the desire to get some high-quality exercise are the only requirements to enjoy this popular, high octane activity. Golf Get into the swing of summer with this instructional golf program for youth in grades 6th and under. The fact that participants also get to play the course on the final day continues to keep this program shooting better than par! This program is made possible through VPRD’s partnership with the Vinton Country Club. No membership needed. Jr. Pom Pom Hey Hey! You all hear? We are gonna teach you how to cheer! Participants will learn exciting cheers and pom pom routines from the high school Voyagers squad. They’ll then get the opportunity to take their V/S spirit to the court when they perform their cheers between a F/S and Varsity basketball game. Soccer Kiddie Kickers - Look Ma, no hands! Come out and “kick it” with us Monday afternoons in April as your child will learn about and improve basic soccer skills through fun drills, activities and games. Soccer Stars - Join us to discover why soccer continues to be the world’s most beloved and popular sport among both girls and boys! Kids will get a kick out of playing games with each other after learning the fundamentals. Practice will be held at the field west of Tilford Elementary. Playground Activities will include crafts, trips, games and tons of fun! T-Ball A great way to get your child introduced to the game of baseball. Learn the basic skills and be a part of a team. Tennis The VPRD has expanded the instructional program to provide lessons in the month of June. Track Camp On your marks…get set…GO! Little speedsters participating in this program will learn valuable track and field skills that also double as a great lead-in to the Hershey Track Meet! Tot Lot Romp, stomp and play! We have the setup to meet your children’s activity and social needs this winter. With toddler toys ranging from ball and blocks to tunnels and mats, there is certainly no shortage of action here. Designed specifically for children pre-school age and younger. Volleyball Learn basic skills of volleyball in this fun program. Instructors for this program are the Vinton/Shellsburg volleyball coaches and players. Wrestling Hit the mat with this program. They will meet various evenings at the V/S middle school & high school with the V/S wrestling coaches.   Dodgeball Tournament Over winter break we will hold an all morning dodgeball tournament at the Vinton Recreation Center! Hershey Track Meet Let your children race to the finish at our local Hershey Track Meet! Ages 9-14 year olds who finish first places in their event will be able to race at the State Hershey Track Meet. Kids Triathlon Kids will swim, run & bike in a mini triathlon that will introduce your athletic youngsters to what is all entailed in this growingly popular sporting event! Wrestling Tournament This wrestling tournament is sponsored by the Vinton Lions Club and VPRD. Limited to the first 230 wrestlers.