James Lee Community Center (JLCC) is one of the most active and vibrant centers in Fairfax County. JLCC is a large, clean and fun facility with lots of outdoor activities. JLCC has baseball fields, a football field, tennis and basketball courts, a playground for kids and plenty of space for your outdoor activities. The inside of JLCC is spacious, inviting and usually filled with kids and families. All kinds of community services and classes are available at JLCC. The building plays host to Literacy Council of Northern Virginia where adult English classes are offered. Other offerings include cheerleading, basketball leagues, a computer club house and shows from local theater troupes. It's a great place for family and kids.
Run by renowned Tae Kwon Do Grand Master C.J. Park, World Champion Tae Kwon Do offers instructional programs, each between three and six days a week for kids, adults, and families. Additionally, it offers 10 weeks of summer camp and registration packages for one, two, three, and four weeks. World Champion Tae Kwon Do can be booked to hold birthday parties where it provides entertainment and instruction.
Curves on W. Broad St. is the local branch of this national chain of fitness centers for women. The center aims to provide women with the facilities and instruction for a full-body workout. The program entails rotating through a circuit of resistance machines that can work every muscle group. This location also provides Zumba classes.
Located in Falls Church, Master's Touch is one of the premiere spa services in the Washington DC Area. The spa offers friendly and talented professors who offer the highest level of care and high quality services. If you're looking to get pampered, then look no further than Master's Touch and Spa.
The Glen Forest Community Pool is operated by the Glen Forest Community Association. The pool can be accessed by a wooded path located at the dead end of Kaywood Place. In addition to a pool that is nine feet at its deepest point, members can utilize the following amenities: toddler pool, changing rooms with showers, aquacize classes, swimming lessons, limited snack and drink bar and a private wooded park with barbecue and picnic tables. There are also three community picnics that members may attend. Memberships range from $200 to $225 for individuals and $325 to $350 for households.
Enshin Karate is a karate gym located in Falls Church. In addition to karate, the gym also teaches kick boxing classes. Interested students can simply stop by and sign up. Instruction ranges from beginner to advanced levels, with classes in jujitsu, thai boxing, bag training and many kid-friendly after school schedules.
Bikram Yoga in West End Plaza offers "hot yoga" classes. Classes take place in a 105-degree room and students go through 26 poses. Thirty classes are offered throughout the week at various times (morning, afternoon, evening) to accommodate all schedules. The studio features a community area, library, showers and a changing room.
To learn more about hot yoga, visit Bikram Yoga's website.
Bowl America is a chain of bowling facilities located in Virginia and Maryland. This Falls Church location opened its door around 1960. It is truly a place for all ages. Bowl America is proud to host parties for birthdays, office workers, wedding receptions or other celebrations. Regular bowlers can join one of the leagues, which are for everyone from beginners to experienced bowlers. Cosmic Bowling with laser beams and a DJ blasting music takes place on Friday and Saturday nights. There is also a snack bar serving fast food, soft drinks and beer.
BalletNova Center for Dance's mission is to promote the performing arts, especially dance through education and mentorship. More than 800 students attend this 20,000-square-foot modern facility. Classes are offered in different dance styles for children and adults of varying skill levels. Students seriously pursuing dance can opt to register for this studio's pre-professional training program. This curriculum draws from the British Royal Academy of Dance.
Performances are held throughout the year at the Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre on 125 South Old Glebe Road in Arlington, VA. Class schedules, tuition information, planned performance and ticket information are available on the BalletNova Web site.
Sleepy Hollow Recreation Association is a recreation center located in Falls Church and run by Fairfax County. Located on the grounds is a swimming pool, basketball court, tennis court and a playground for kids.
Jhoon Rhee Taek Won Do teaches one of the most respected and recognized martial arts systems in the world. Students of any age can get lessons here, from knee-high ninjas to adults. Visit the Jhoon Rhee website for more about its programs.
Poplar Heights Recreation Association is a private, members-only pool and tennis club offering an expansive pool and well-maintained courts, as well as a sports court, volleyball area and children's playground.
