Online Registration
IOP Rec Speaker Series
Coastal Fossils: Unique Finds in the Lowcountry
- Barrier Island Eco Tours
- Wednesday, May 14, 5PM
- Barrier Island Eco Tours
Sports Analytics
- Isabel Alfonso, Syracuse University
- Wednesday, May 28, 5PM
- Isabel Alfonso, Syracuse University
Navigating the College Application Process
- Lisa Gastaldi, Low Country College Counseling
- Tuesday, September 9, 5PM
- Lisa Gastaldi, Low Country College Counseling
Charleston's Unique Fishery and how we protect it! + fishing tips per season
- Barrier Island Eco Tours
- Monday, September 15, 5PM
- Barrier Island Eco Tours
Fourth Age Series
- Aging Lightly
- Kathryn McGrew, Ph.D.
- Wednesday, September 24, 5PM
- Aging Lightly
"Word on the Water" How Healthy are our Waterways?
- Andrew Wunderly, Executive Director and Waterkeeper, Charleston Waterkeeper
- Monday, September 29, 5PM
- Andrew Wunderly, Executive Director and Waterkeeper, Charleston Waterkeeper
Fourth Age Series
- Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate Process
- Joshua Hooser, Attorney at Law, Hooser Legal Counsel LLC
- Wednesday, October 15, 5PM
- Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate Process
Native Americans, South Carolina Lowcountry
- Barrier Island Eco Tours
- Monday, October 27, 5PM
- Barrier Island Eco Tours
Fourth Age Series
- Financial Planning
- Dimi Matouchev, CFP, CPWA, AAMS, Financial Advisor; Andrew S. Ross, Jr. (Drew), Financial Advisor; Edward Jones
- Thursday, November 6, 5PM
- Financial Planning
Lowcountry Pirates that Darkened our Waterways and Traded at our Ports
- Barrier Island Eco Tours
- Monday, November 17, 5PM
- Barrier Island Eco Tours
Charleston Barrier Islands
- Barrier Island Eco Tours
- Monday, January 26 2026, 5PM
- Barrier Island Eco Tours
Mah Jongg Tournament
Wednesday, May 21
- 9:30am-2:00pm
$5 per player
Max 24 players
Lunch provided
FITNESS CLASSES
Move It! Cardio, Strength, & Stability
Low impact cardio and strength.
Mondays 8:30AM
$20 per month; $25 non-resident per month
$10 drop-in per class
Maximum Participants - 16
Instructor: Paige Hauff
Core & More
Build core strength through dynamic movement.
Tuesdays 8:30AM
$20 per resident; $25 non-resident per month
$10 drop-in per class
Maximum Participants - 16
Instructor: Paige Hauff
Pilates Fusion
Traditional Pilates fused with various equipment and methods.
Thursdays 8:30AM
$20 resident; $25 non-resident per month
$7 drop-in per class
Instructor: Paige Hauff
Strength Interval
Strength Interval is a total body strengthening class that integrates a variety of exercises that tap into all areas of the body. Various equipment will be utilized -- weights, bands, balls, and more!
Fridays 8:30AM
$20 per month; $25 non-resident
$10 drop-in per class
Maximum Participants - 16
Instructor: Paige Hauff
Zumba
High energy dance for all fitness levels.
Mondays & Wednesdays 9:30AM
$20 resident/ $25 non-resident per month - 1 day a week
$40 resident/ $45 non-resident - 2 days a week
$7 drop-in per class
Instructor: Megan McDonald
Strength & Stability
Low impact training that incorporates a variety of equipment and focuses on cardio, strength, balance, and flexibility.
Mondays & Wednesdays 10:30am - 11:30am
$40 per month/ $45 non-resident
$7 drop-in per class
Instructor: Corinne Enright
Super Stretch
Deep athletic stretch based on personal training and group fitness standards for a healthy lifestyle.
Tuesdays 9:30AM-10:00AM
$15 per month
$5 drop-in per class
Instructor: Paige Hauff
Tabata & Battle Rope Fitness
Battle your way to a healthier, leaner you - CARDIO CLASS. Higher intensity level but can be modified for all fitness levels.
Wednesdays 8:00AM
$20 per resident; $25 non-resident per month
$7 drop-in per class
Instructor: Susan Breckheimer
Stability & Strength
Low impact training that incorporates a variety of equipment and focuses on cardio, strength, balance, and flexibility.
Fridays 9:30AM
$20 per resident; $25 non-resident per month
$7 drop-in per class
Instructor: Susan Breckheimer
Suspension Training
Get your strength training and cardio all in one fun challenging sweaty hour. Class meets outdoors under the picnic shelter. Class is limited due to equipment. Call 843-886-8294 to reserve your space.
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:00am - 9:00am
8 Classes: $40 resident
12 Classes: $55 resident
Drop-in Fee: $10 per class
Instructor: Pat Boyd
Yoga
Yoga in the Park. Rediscover your flexibility, sense of balance, mental clarity and confidence with yoga. Class meets outside at the picnic shelter.
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:15am - 10:15am
8 Classes: $64 resident
12 Classes: $85 resident
Drop-in Fee: $10 per class
Instructor: Pat Boyd
Yin Yoga
Slow Flow Yoga: Yin Yoga targets deep connective tissues through holding poses for 3-5 minutes. Acupressure versus acupuncture. These long holds promote cell rejuvenation while decreasing tension and restoring balance to our very YANG lives. Think: Deep Tissue Massage. Beginner Friendly but Challenging. Benefits: Unlimited.
Wednesdays 6:00PM - 7:15PM
$40 resident; $45 non-resident per month
$12 drop-in per class
Instructor: Kathy Berry
Over 60 Group Training
Work strengthening muscles, tightening core, flexibility and balance. Open to all exercise levels. Must be able to exercise on the floor.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Drop-in fee: $12
Instructor: Judy Fischer
Over 60 Yoga
A yoga class for all levels with a variety of yoga poses including standing, kneeling and seated ending with relaxation.
Mondays & Wednesdays 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Drop-in fee: $12
Instructor: Judy Fischer
RXFIT Club
Mobile Gym and Circuit Training, set up in the Recreation Parking Lot
Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30am
$40 resident/ $45 non-resident per month
$15 drop-in
RXFIT Club Circuit
Saturdays 8:30am
- May 10, 17
$20 per month
RXFIT Club Personal Training
- By appointment only
- $80 residents; $85 non-resident per 1 hour
- AGES 65+ & <18: $65 per 1 hour
Instructor/Coach: Doug Gordon
Line Dancing
Join other dancers and learn fun line dances or just come out for the great exercise.
Thursdays
- Intermediate: 9:45am - 10:45am (Class will start at 10am June 6 - August 1)
- Beginner: 10:45am - 11:45am (Class will start at 11am June 6 - August 1)
Drop in fee: $5
Instructor: Trisha Leonard
TENNIS & PICKLEBALL LESSONS
Tennis
Adult Tennis Clinic
Intermediate to Advanced Tennis
Tuesdays & Thursdays: USTA Rating 3.0 and above
8:30am - 10:00am
$15/per 1 hour
$20/per 1.5 hours
Beginner to Intermediate Tennis
Monday/Wednesday: USTA Rating 2.0 - 3.0
8:30am - 10:00am
$15/per 1 hour
$20/per 1.5 hours
- Call 843-886-8294 to confirm time; warmer months play earlier
Private Lessons:
- $80 per hour
- $40 per half-hour
- Semi-private lessons/small groups available; call to schedule
- By Appointment Only
Tennis Instructor: Corinne Enright
Pickleball Lessons
Beginner clinic will focus on understanding the rules of Pickleball and improving your game.
Mondays & Wednesdays
- 7-8:30am
- Intermediate June 2-11
- Beginner July 14-23
- 9-10:30am
- Intermediate August 18-27
$80 per series; Prior approval required for drop-ins
Maximum 12; Minimum 4
Private Lessons:
- $60 per hour per individual
- $60 per hour/$30 per person for 2 individuals per hour
- $80 per 1.5 hours/split between 3-4 people
- By Appointment Only
All pickleball lessons take place on pickleball court.
Instructor: Nancy Markovich
ARTS CLASSES
Tae Kwon Do
Youth & Family Class
Monday 6:30-7:30PM
- Youth or Adult $30 resident; $35 non-resident
- Adults in the Youth & Family class who also attend the Adult Wednesday and/or Saturday class would pay the adult class rate - $40 resident; $45 non-resident
Adult Class
Wednesday 6:30-8:00PM & Saturday 9-10:30AM
- Adult $40 resident; $45 non-resident
- Adult Saturday ONLY $30 resident; $35 non-resident
- Based on a skill assessment some youth may be invited to also attend the Wednesday and/or Saturday adult class in addition to the Monday Youth & Family Class would pay the adult class rate - $40 resident; $45 non-resident.
New students accepted in the Youth & Family Class in August, November, and January.
$5 discount for additional family members
Instructor - Headmaster Jack Emmel, 8th DAN
Dog Obedience
Must Pay registration fee, have shot records and sign up at IOP Recreation Dept. prior to class.
Registration forms available at: www.purelypositive.com or at the Recreation Center at #24 28th Ave.
Mondays
- May 12 - June 23 (No Class May 26)
- 5:30pm: Just the Basics
- 6:30pm: Kinderpuppy - large breeds
- 7:30pm: Kinderpuppy - small breeds
- July 14 - August 18
- 5:30pm: Kinderpuppy- large breeds
- 6:30pm: Canine Good Citizen
- 7:30pm: Kinderpuppy - small breeds
$265 per session
Instructor: Susan Marett
Engrave a Brick
Be a part of Recreation History! Have a brick engraved in honor of a loved one, or give a shout out to someone who grew up or lived on the Island and played at The Rec. Two locations available Front Entrance Walkway or Dog Park Entrance.
Front Entrance:
- Small: 4X8 Brick - $75 (3 lines up to 36 characters)
- Medium: 6X6 Brick - $100 (3 or 4lines up to 45 characters)
- Large: 6X8 Brick - $125 (3 or 4 lines up to 52 character)
Please complete the online form
Location: Main Entrance Walkway
For More Information contact Tammy Cox
FREE PROGRAMS
Beach Yoga
Yoga on the Beach, class meets at 25th Beach Access.
Tuesdays 7:30am
May - October
Instructor: Kathy Berry
Sea Stroll & Learn
Enjoy a nice stroll on the beach as ocean life experts share educational tid-bits. Beach Walk meets at 25th Beach Access.
- Thursday, June 12, 7:30am: Sharks of IOP and Why we Should Love Them!
- Barrier Island Eco Tours
- Thursday, July 10, 7:30am: IOP Sea Turtles
- Mary Pringle, Island Turtle Team
- Thursday, August 14, 7:30am: Community Science
- Britney Prebis, Community Science Manager, Charleston Waterkeeper
- Thursday, September 18, 7:30am: Waterway Stewardship
- Harriott Parker, Director of Development & Stewardship, Charleston Waterkeeper
- Thursday, October 9, 7:30am: Life Under the Water
- Barrier Island Eco Tours
- Thursday, November 13, 7:30am: SC Lowcountry Plants and the Insects and Wildlife they Support
- Barrier Island Eco Tours