The REC

Luray, VA

What is the REC Center and Living Legacy?

Who We Are

The REC is part of the Living Legacy which is a community nonprofit with a primary focus on underprivileged youth of various backgrounds including poverty, addiction, and abuse.

Living Legacy is the umbrella non-profit that oversees “The Rec”, Historic Andrew Jackson Museum, and Restoration Park.

Our Mission

“To enhance the physical, economic, and social landscape of Page County, Virginia by fostering community development initiatives that uplift individuals, families, children, and neighborhoods. Grounded in divine principles, we aim to combat poverty and its effects by offering programs that focus on restoration, recreation, education, and self-sufficiency.

Our goal is to build hope, rejuvenate the spirit of togetherness, and empower all members of the community to create a thriving, unified environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow, prosper, and contribute.”

What We Do at the “Rec”

We offer after school programming Monday -Friday with programs ranging from:

Life Skills Education (financial education, goal setting, cooking, cleaning)
Mentoring
Community Outings
Community Partnerships
Trauma Support
Arts & Crafts
Video Games
Outdoor recreation (basketball, soccer,
free play, playground)
Gym
Social and Emotional & Prevention Education

Positive Youth Development

Build Communication Skills
Build Self Esteem
Develop proper conduct
Personal Development Skills
Intake, Assessments & Creating of Individualized Goal/Support Plans
Providing updates and check ins with parents to discuss youth needs
Organize check ins with school administrators, teachers, case managers, etc.)
Improving communication and networking services to at-risk youth

Outdoor Recreation – Restoration Park

Basketball
Football
Soccer
Kickball
Playground Equipment

Andrew Jackson School Museum

Share the history of our county and community
Historic Rosenwald School
History and Culture of Page County’s black communities and education

News & Updates from The REC

Celebrate Black History Month

Feb 3, 2025 | Events

Be sure to save the Date!! Saturday, February 22: 1 - 3 PM The @Historic Andrew Jackson School Museum Committee is hosting its annual Black History Program at The Rec! All are invited, all are welcome, come early as the AJS Museum will be open from Noon until...

Valentine’s Day Raffle

Feb 2, 2025 | Events

Plan on celebrating Valentines Day this year with our REC Fundraiser. Drawing for raffle will be held live on Facebook on Feb. 12 at 4::30 pm

Our NYC Trip 2024

Dec 20, 2024 | News & Updates

This post feels like a book, but this trip has felt like a movie! The absolute trip of a lifetime! Started yesterday at 2:20am, after all our pick ups we were on the road, and besides restroom stops we did pretty good for time. AND THEN, 15 miles outside our...