Explore the flavors of the U.S.A. without leaving Lynchburg! Young chefs will be introduced to cuisines from the Northeast, South, Southwest, Midwest, and West Coast that will expand their taste buds and creativity. Kitchen and food safety, recipe understanding, and proper culinary skills will be taught by Chef Ronnie Blankenship who has over 41 years […]

Experience a fun and rewarding job by becoming an American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard. Participants must complete a swim test and pass a final written test and skills challenge in order to obtain certification.Blended learning format with instruction both online and in-person. Certifications are valid for two years. Join us starting Monday, June 7, 2021 […]

Whether you’re an empty nester or just leaving the nest, Centra Culinary Creations Executive Chef, Timothy Schoonmaker will provide hands on training for creating meals for one or two people. Over the course of three days participants will use fresh herbs and spices to create flavorful and heathy dishes. Students will use the basic ingredients […]

Did you know that Lynchburg has one of the oldest, most historic water systems in the country? Join us as we learn about Lynchburg Water Resources rich history and how the value of water shaped our city and how it’s continuing to shape our city today. Join us Thursday, June 10th from 1:30-2:30 pm. Register […]

Fermentation is an age-old method of food preservation that enhances flavor and nutritional content of raw vegetables. Learn simple techniques for fermenting vegetables at home using tools you have on hand. Gain an understanding of how to create lacto-ferments using seasonal produce, and observe a demonstration on dry-salting and brining techniques. Leave with several basic […]

Fundamental Aquatic Skills–for the child who can fully submerge their face and can float on their front and back with assistance. Child must be able to stand in at least 4 feet of water. Join us starting Monday, June 14, 2021, through June 24, 2021, from 10-10:40 am. Register by the Wednesday before class starts.

Explore the digital world of coding with this intro level Scratch Ninja coding class! This camp is hosted by the nationally recognized company, Create and Learn. Experts at MIT developed these lessons to teach basic coding skills by creating games, stories, and animations. Each class session is 55 minutes long taught by professionals in the […]