Program Registration
Visit our Online Sign Up to register for programs! Learn more about the program we offer below.
School Year Programs
The YRCC offers a weekly homeschool physical education class for ages 6-16 years. This course focuses on recreation and sport activities that teach health, nutrition, sportsmanship, sports fundamentals, and movement skills. Each semester is designed to expose youth to a variety of ways to stay healthy and active aligning with the YRCC's mission to shape today's youth for tomorrow's challenges via recreational and educational opportunities.
Children and families will enjoy facilitation of an array of physical and nutritional activities, including, but not limited to, fishing, kayaking, rock climbing, archery, disc golf, ultimate frisbee, soccer, hiking, volleyball, and basketball. Activities vary by semester and age.
Participants sign up for the Tuesday and/or Thursday class by week, opting to come once or twice a week depending on the preference of the child. Both classes meet from 9:30am-11am at the Yvonne Richardson Community Center or locations throughout Fayetteville (e.g. Kessler Regional Park, Natural Grocers, Lake Fayetteville, etc.). Class location can be found on syllabus, listed with each week's activity.
Inclement Weather Policy
In the event that activities are scheduled outdoors and the weather is not cooperating (heavy rain, lightning, etc.) the YRCC will be open during regularly scheduled PE time for open gym and free play. We encourage families to come and play together on site, but we will not be providing a facilitated PE time in these cases. If you are registered, be on the look out for an email the morning of in case the weather is looking bad and we send out a cancellation notification. If you question that PE may be cancelled but have not received an email, don't hesitate to email or call.
Notifications
Notifications for PE go out via email. Please ensure that you have entered your correct email address and phone number on your child's registration for PE each week. Check to make sure you have signed up within that account for notifications and announcements. If you are not receiving notification, or are having trouble signing up, please email Jeff Poole.
YRCC Afterschool
The YRCC offers an Afterschool program for youth in Kindergarten through the 6th grade. This program is available Monday through Friday from 3:30pm-6:00pm during the fall and spring semesters. The program follows Fayetteville Public School closings and will not be available on days that school is not in session. These closings include holidays, inclement weather days, and in-services.
Girls on the Run
YRCC serves as a community host site for the Girls on the Run program of Northwest Arkansas. The program is for girls in 3rd-5th grades. GOTR will meet twice a week September 12 - November 16, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00pm. Register directly through Girls of the Run of NWA. This wonderful collaborative opportunity affords young ladies the chance to have fun, make friends, increase their physical activity levels, and learn important life skills. Financial assistance available!
Fall 2023 Program Offerings for Teens
Bridging the Gap
NEW to YRCC is the "Bridging the Gap" program that connects teenagers ages 10 - 15 with senior citizens. The program's goal is to increase interaction between groups of people who do not normally interact. The groups meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Fayetteville Adult Center and the Yvonne Richardson Community Center. Teens and adults interact with each other by playing board games, and sports, conversing with each other, and more.
To sign up for the Bridge the Gap Program, please contact Recreation Program Manager DeMarcus Wiggins at 479-718-7635 or at dwiggins@fayetteville-ar.gov
Fitness Classes
YRCC offers a variety of fitness classes for adults throughout the year. Attendees can pre-register or drop in. Each class is $3.00.
Classes are on Saturday mornings at 10:00am.
Pre-register online to hold your space or simply drop in and pay. Cash, check, card accepted.
Summer Camp 2023
Calling all campers having completed K-8th grade looking for something fun to do for 8 weeks during the summer! Join us this summer to experience themed activities, fun field trips, daily lunches, snacks, and more from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Spots are limited!
Financial Assistance Available
Submit your Camp Inquiry here!
2023 Dates - June 5 - July 28
- Week 1: Outstanding Outdoors
- Week 2: Movie Madness
- Week 3: Wonderful Water I
- Week 4: Awesome Artists
- Week 5: Local Legends (No Camp Monday, July 3rd - Tuesday, July 4th)
- Week 6: Games Galore
- Week 7: Wonderful Water II
- Week 8: Camp Favs
Now Hiring
Are you a fitness instructor? We are seeking additional instructors to offer a diverse array of fitness classes. If interested in joining our team of instructors, please email Tiffany Hoover.