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Recreation for Generations

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services presents the Spring and Summer 2008 edition of Recreation for Generations. Please bear in mind that sometimes program dates, activities and times may change. Please call ahead to verify scheduled activities to be certain you are not disappointed.

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Portsmouth, Virginia... The right place, the right time

Column graphic"Character Counts!" in Portsmouth
The 6 Pillars of Character which provide a common language of character education are:

TRUSTWORTHINESS
FAIRNESS
RESPECT CARING
RESPONSIBILITY
CITIZENSHIP

“Character Education is, first and foremost, an obligation of families and faith communities, but school and youth-service organizations also have a responsibility to help develop the character of young people.”
Excerpt from Aspen Declaration

Character Counts! is being implemented through a partnership of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services and 4-H Youth Development. It provides practical ground rules for everyday living and decision-making. It teaches by example thus creating a positive learning environment. Character Counts! provides a common language’ of character education to use and model. Portsmouth uses Character Counts! as a fundamental building block in all recreation programming and communication with participants, parents and staff.

CHARACTER COUNTS! is copyrighted by the CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition of the Josephson Institute of Ethics.

Mike Morris

With a new year beginning, it is a time to embark into new opportunities and new adventures. We would be delighted to have you join us for a new adventure in any of our award-winning parks, or in any of our award-winning recreation programs. There are many opportunities to recreate within Portsmouth and we hope you will enjoy them to the fullest in this year ahead.

This past year proved to be one of great accomplishment for Department of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services, having been recognized with four prestigious awards. The “6 to Six” Before and After School Program at eleven of the City’s elementary schools was named the “Best New Program” in the state by the Virginia Recreation and Parks Society. In addition, the department received two VRPS awards for program promotional materials. The 2008 Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival was also named one of the “Top 100 Events in North America” by the American Bus Association, a tourism organization, which recognizes events worthy of attendance by tourists. We are tremendously excited that we have been recognized by our peers for outstanding work in the Parks and Recreation industry. However, our main focus is serving you, our citizens. We invite you to join us for your favorite activity or program and be part of the excitement that is “Recreation for Generations”.

M. Morris

Michael Morris
Director
Department of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services

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last updated February, 2009