From Founder, Audre King

When I grew up in the neighborhood next to the Rec Center, the building was abandoned, and the street corners in front of it were used as hang outs where people drank, drugs were exchanged, used, and sold, and the area wasn’t known for anything positive (to my generation).

Little did we know the rich history of education, and that this school once served as a pillar to a thriving community self-sufficient within itself throughout times of segregation.

Prominent people from Page County not only attended this school, but went off to accomplish great things worldwide.

For example:

• Arthur Dougans, the first soldier from Page County killed in combat during the Vietnam War, lived in the area in front of the Rec Center.
• Roscoe Frye who played professional baseball in the Negro League and many more.

In 2017, God gave me a vision to create the Rec Center. My wife and I moved back to the area for that purpose.

Finding the owners, and purchasing the property, we began building an area as a safe haven for the youth of our county.  We wanted create a place which would stop the stigma of “there’s nothing to do,” as well as be a safe place for youth to escape various situations they may be experiencing at home, as well as having a place to just be a kid.

While building this new facility, we also wanted to ensure we preserved the rich past, while creating a new future.

We have come a long way within these few  years. Please take a look around our new website to learn what has been going on and what is planned for the future.  We are so thankful for those who have supported our vision.

What We Do at  The Rec . . 

 We have been feeding up to 70 youth daily. They are picked up from our 10 county schools (both private and public) on our 3 buses. 

Positive Youth Development : Grades 6-12

• 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

Weekly Activities – Monday-Friday (Grades K-8)

School Pick Ups at:
Shenandoah Elementary, Stanley Elementary, Seventh Day Adventist, Luray Elementary, Springfield Elementary, Page Middle, and Luray Middle

Fridays: Community Outings – Weather Permitting

Enjoy some photos of recent youth outings to local attractions in Page County as well as trips to Ocean City, MD and New York City.

Everyone  has a wonderful Christmas trip to New York City. Everyone always has a lot of great fun and builds new friendships on our trips.

CLICK HERE: To view some video highlights of the trip here.