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Adult Programs

24 28th Ave (unless otherwise noted)

Narcan Allocation & Overdose Prevention Training

WakeUp Carolina, In partnership with IOP LENS Foundation

Seniors & Families
Monday, December 7, 5PM

Next tournament date TBA

  • $5 per player 
  • Lunch provided. 
  • Check-in starts at 9:30AM.

Next competition date TBA

  • Teams of 4 
  • Maximum of 20 teams 
  • All teams will work the same 500-piece puzzle. 
  • $5 per team. 
  • Pre-registration required. 
  • First three teams to finish win. 
  • No skills required. 
  • No age limit.

Move It! Cardio, Strength, & Stability

Low impact cardio and strength.

Mondays 8:30AM

$20 resident per month; $25 non-resident per month
$10 drop-in per class 

Instructor: Paige Hauff

Morning Joint Mobility

This class will incorporate intentional and functional, movement-based exercises to awaken the body’s joints and connective tissues. Increases range of motion, strengthens, enhances flexibility, and reduces stiffness.

Monday, 10:15AM

$15 per month
$5 drop-in per class 

In the gym

Instructor: Corinne Enright

Cardio Tennis

Cardio Tennis is a high-energy and intensity group fitness class that includes aerobic to anaerobic cardio fitness, reaction based drills, footwork drills, weight training, and more!

Thursdays 9-10AM (CANCELLED FOR NOVEMBER)

  • $20 residents; $25 non-residents per day for the month 

Rain or Shine - moves indoors if there is inclement weather.

Max 8; Min 4

Registration required.

All tennis levels welcome.

Instructor: Corinne Enright

Core & More

Build core strength through dynamic movement.

Tuesdays 8:30AM

$20 per resident; $25 non-resident per month
$7 drop-in per class

Instructor: Paige Hauff

Barrelates

Traditional Pilates fused with various equipment and methods.

Thursdays 8:30AM

$20 resident; $25 non-resident per month
$7 drop-in per class

Instructor: Paige Hauff

Strength Interval 

Strength Interval is a total body strengthening class that integrates a variety of exercises that tap into all areas of the body. Various equipment will be utilized -- weights, bands, balls, and more!

Fridays 8:30AM

$20 per month; $25 non-resident
$7 drop-in per class

Instructor: Paige Hauff

Zumba/Cardio Dance Jam

Dance fitness for all levels.

CURRENTLY ON HIATUS

Regular weekly classes will resume in January

Drums Alive

Fun, energetic, cardio dance workout with drumsticks and physio ball drums

Wednesdays 9:30am (No class October 7, November 4, December 2)

  • $30 per month/ $35 non-resident
  • $10 drop-in per class

Saturday 9am Workshop:

  • $10 per date
    • November 7, 14
    • December 5, 19

Instructor: Darragh Simon

HIIT & Tabata - Strength & Functional Fitness

Cardio, strength, balance, and flexibility.

Monday, 11AM-12:15PM

  • Extended stretch at the end
  • $25 resident; $30 non-resident per month
  • $7 drop-in per class

Wednesday, 9:30AM-10:30AM

  • $20 resident; $25 non-resident per month
  • $7 drop-in per class

Instructor: Corinne Enright

Ropes & Resistance

Battle your way to a healthier, leaner you - CARDIO CLASS. Higher intensity level but can be modified for all fitness levels.

Monday, 9:45AM & Wednesday, 8AM

$20 per resident; $25 non-resident per day of the week per month
$7 drop-in per class

Instructor: Susan Breckheimer

Active Seniors Yoga

Traditional yoga at a slower pace focusing on balance, strength, and flexibility.

Wednesdays 10:45AM

$20 per resident; $25 non-resident per month
$7 drop-in per class

Instructor: Darragh Simon

Stability & Strength

Low impact training that incorporates a variety of equipment and focuses on cardio, strength, balance, and flexibility.

Fridays 9:45AM

$20 per resident; $25 non-resident per month
$7 drop-in per class

Instructor: Susan Breckheimer

Suspension Training - OUTDOOR

Get your strength training and cardio all in one fun challenging sweaty hour. Class meets outdoors under the picnic shelter. Class is limited due to equipment.

Monday, Wednesday & Friday   8:00am - 9:00am 

8 Classes: $40 resident
12 Classes: $55 resident

Drop-in Fee: $10 per class
Instructor: Pat Boyd 

Morning Yoga - OUTDOOR

Yoga in the Park. Rediscover your flexibility, sense of balance, mental clarity and confidence with yoga. Class meets outside at the picnic shelter. 

Monday, Wednesday & Friday   9:15am - 10:15am 

8 Classes: $64 resident
12 Classes: $85 resident

Drop-in Fee: $10 per class
Instructor: Pat Boyd 

Yin Yoga 

Gentle Yoga poses that open connective tissues and joints.

Wednesdays 6:00PM - 7:15PM

$40 resident; $45 non-resident per month
$12 drop-in per class

Instructor: Darragh Simon

Over 60 Group Training

Low impact, total body workout with adaptive moves for most fitness levels.

Tuesdays & Thursdays 2PM

$40 per month
$7 drop-in per class

Instructor: Michelle Page

RXFIT Club 

Mobile Gym and Circuit Training, set up in the Recreation Parking Lot  

Tuesdays (OUTDOOR) & Thursdays   8:00am 

$40 resident/ $45 non-resident per month
$10 drop-in

RXFIT Club Circuit 

Saturdays  8:30am 

  • Saturdays determined by Doug on monthly basis, call for more details

$20 per month

 RXFIT Club Personal Training

  • By appointment only
  • $80 residents; $85 non-resident per 1 hour
    • AGES 65+ & <18: $65 per 1 hour

Instructor/Coach: Doug Gordon 

Line Dancing 

Join other dancers and learn fun line dances or just come out for the great exercise.

Thursdays

  • Intermediate: 9:45am - 10:45am
  • Beginner: 10:45am - 11:45am

Drop in fee: $5

Instructor: Trisha Leonard

Adult Tennis Clinic

Intermediate to Advanced Tennis

Tuesdays & Thursdays: USTA Rating 3.0 and above

8:30am - 10:00am 
$15/per 1 hour
$20/per 1.5 hours

Beginner to Intermediate Tennis

Wednesday: USTA Rating 2.0 - 3.0

8:30am - 10:00am 
$15/per 1 hour
$20/per 1.5 hours

  • Call 843-886-8294 to confirm time; warmer months play earlier

Private Lessons:

  • $80 per hour
  • $40 per half-hour
  • Semi-private lessons/small groups available; call to schedule
  • By Appointment Only

Tennis Instructor: Corinne Enright

Pickleball Lessons

Beginner clinic will focus on understanding the rules of Pickleball and improving your game. 

NEW LESSON DATES TBA

$80 per series; Prior approval required for drop-ins 

Maximum 12; Minimum 4

Private Lessons:

  • $60 per hour per individual
  • $60 per hour/$30 per person for 2 individuals per hour  
  • $80 per 1.5 hours/split between 3-4 people
  • By Appointment Only

All pickleball lessons take place on pickleball court.

Instructor: TBA

Flower Power! with Elizabeth Newman, Designer

Learn how to use nature to decorate your home. No skill necessary.

Mondays 10AM 

  • December 14 - Holiday Decorating

All flowers included

$40 resident/$45 non-resident per date

NO REFUNDS FOR CANCELLATION

Acrylic Painting Instruction

  • 2027 DATES TBA

$285 per session

All supplies included. 

Minimum 4; Maximum 12

All participants will work on a 16"x20" canvas.

Instructor - Beth Melton-Seabrook

Drawing

Whether you want to learn to draw in its own right or to become a (better) painter, this class will give you a solid foundation in traditional skills. You will learn sighting tools and perspective and will be shown how to see differently. You will also learn about drawing materials, styles, and drawing for painting.

Wednesday, 8AM-10AM

  • 2027 dates TBA

$220 resident/$225 non-resident per series

Instructor - Giselle Harrington

Watercolor for Beginners

This class teaches you the traditional methods of handling transparent watercolor in representational painting. You will learn how to control watercolor through washes and glazes, creating soft edges, using wet-in-wet techniques and using dry-brush. You will also learn how to work with the time constraints of the medium through a simplification of value shapes: a key to success in watercolor. *Note: This popular class covers a lot of material, and many students choose to take this class more than once. Therefore, the teacher will use all-new reference material for Beginners-series classes taught within the same year.

Wednesday, October 14-November 25 (no class November 11)

  • 10:30AM-1:30PM

$320 resident/$325 non-resident

Instructor - Giselle Harrington

Autumn Impressionism

This workshop invites you to play with color, feel your way through the canvas, and let the mind wander freely.

Wednesday, November 4-25

  • 10AM-12PM

$180 residents; $185 non-residents

All supplies included

Instructor: Amanda Lamontagne

Give a Hoot!

Create your own whimsical family tree, and imagine what your loved ones might look like as owls! In this acrylic painting series, students will explore how to turn ideas and imagination into art while learning painting techniques, composition, and creating a one-of-a-kind, personalized masterpiece.

Saturday, November 7-28

  • 12:15PM-1:45PM

$180 resident; $185 non-resident per session

Canvas, paint, tools, instruction, fun, and giggles included!

Instructor: Amanda Lamontagne

How to Paint Bubbles - Mixed Media Ages 18+

Learn to paint the sparkle and effervescence of bubbles! All supplies included.

Monday & Tuesday, December 7, 8, 14 & 15

  • 9:30AM-11AM

$165 residents; $170 non-residents

Instructor: Amanda Lamontagne

I Can't Even Draw a Stick Figure! Drawing Class

Have the words “I’m not creative” ever exited your mouth? Perhaps your art is so terrible that it’s hilarious? Consider having a laugh while putting pencil to paper with like-minded people. Collaborate with others, share a giggle, and be shocked when we create a funny piece of art together.

Mondays, November 16 & 23, 5:30PM-6:30PM

$20 residents; $25 non-residents per class

All ages welcome.

No drawing experience required. In fact, that may be an advantage.

Instructor: Amanda Lamontagne

Shellegance

Tuesday, November 17

Create beautiful, beaded jewelry intertwined shells.

  • 6PM
  • $50 residents; $55 non-residents

Tuesday, December 1

Just in time for the holidays...make Your Own Shell Ornaments out of sand dollars, scallop shells, oyster shells and ribbons!

  • 6PM
  • $50 residents; $55 non-residents

All materials (shells, wood boxes, beads, picture frames, totes, supplies, etc.) will be provided. If you have shells (washed and cleaned) you would like to use, you are welcome to bring them.

Instructor: Paige Grimball

Creative Writing Ages 18+

Writers will be introduced to the class lesson (a quote or prompt) and participate in a ten-minute warmup, followed by discussions, a 30-minute exercise, and sharing.

  • Friday, November 20, & December 18
    • 12PM-1:30PM

$20 resident; $25 non-resident

Instructor - Elijah Manning

From beginner to advanced play all are welcome to join in and learn how to play. 

Tuesdays

  • Beginners: NOON - 1:30PM
  • Intermediate: 1:30PM-3PM

$100 Residents; $105 non-residents per month/4 sessions per level

Instructor: Barbara Lassiter

Adult Class

Wednesday 6:30-8:00PM & Saturday 9-10:30AM

  • Adult $40 resident; $45 non-resident
  • Adult Saturday ONLY $30 resident; $35 non-resident
  • Based on a skill assessment some youth may be invited to also attend the Wednesday and/or Saturday adult class in addition to the Monday Youth & Family Class would pay the adult class rate - $40 resident; $45 non-resident.
ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS IN SEPTEMBER, NOVEMBER, AND JANUARY

$5 discount for additional family members

Instructor - Headmaster Jack Emmel, 8th DAN

Tae Kwon Do Seminar

2027 Dates TBA

Basic Self-Defense Seminar Ages 12+

Mondays, October 5-19 & November 2-16, 7:30PM-8:30PM

  • $75 residents; $80 non-resident
  • 6-week Immersion Workshop
  • Ages 12-18 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum 6

Instructors - Headmaster Jack Emmel, 8th DAN & Master Deborah Gessert 7th DAN

Must Pay registration fee, have shot records and sign up at IOP Recreation Dept. prior to class.
Registration forms available at: www.purelypositive.com or at the Recreation Center at #24 28th Ave.

Mondays

  • November 2 - December 14
    • No class November 23
      • 5:30PM Kinderpuppy (large/medium breeds)
      • 6:30PM Puppy Junior High
      • 7:30PM Kinderpuppy (small/toy breeds)

$265 per session

Instructor: Susan Marett

Be a part of Recreation History! Have a brick engraved in honor of a loved one, or give a shout out to someone who grew up or lived on the Island and played at The Rec. Two locations available Front Entrance Walkway or Dog Park Entrance. 

Front Entrance: 

  • Small: 4X8 Brick - $75 (3 lines up to 36 characters)
  • Medium: 6X6 Brick - $100 (3 or 4lines up to 45 characters)
  • Large: 6X8 Brick - $125 (3 or 4 lines up to 52 character)

Please complete the online form 

Location: Main Entrance Walkway

For More Information contact  Tammy Cox 

Enjoy a nice stroll on the beach as ocean life experts share educational tid-bits. Beach Walk meets at 25th Ave Beach Access (unless otherwise noted)

  • Thursday, November 12, 7:30am: Whales
    • Barrier Island Eco Tours
Free!

Yoga on the Beach, class meets at 25th Beach Access. 

Tuesdays  7:30am
May - October 

Instructor: IOP Fitness Instructors