Get Going Guide - Charlotte-Mecklenburg County

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Summer Camps
Inventive Builders Camp
Your creative builder will have a chance to test
their best building techniques. We will work
on LEGO projects and use our imaginations
to build our own projects. Campers will
learn hands on techniques that will allow
them to become creative thinkers, problem
solvers and effectively work in organized
team activities. For more information,
contact TomSykesRecreationCenter@
MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704-432-4803
Ages 9 to 14 $75.00
Tom Sykes Recreation Center
#44164 Jun 10-Jun 14 M-F 9:00am to 5:00pm
#44165 Aug 12-Aug 16 M-F 9:00am to 5:00pm
Earth Adventures Camp
Discover what lies underneath that rock, what
is hidden in the mud, and peeks through the
grasses and trees of the forest. This action
packed week will have campers scanning the
tree tops, examining the stones beneath their
feet, and exploring the well kept secrets of
the preserve. Join us for a hands-on, outdoor
experience that your child will rave about!
Ages 7 to 9 $150.00
Reedy Creek Nature Center
#42904 Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 9:00am to 4:00pm
Eco Odyssey Camp
Put on your explorer’s cap on and get ready
for some adventure. We will spend our time
discovering the many adventures that nature has
to offer. Wading through creeks, geocaching and
canoeing are just a few examples of the fun that
awaits you!
Ages 7 to 9 $150.00
Reedy Creek Nature Center
#42920 Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 9:00am to 4:00pm
N.S.I. (Nature Scene
Investigators)
Who left that track in the mud? Who made that
nest? Who lives in that burrow? Campers will
investigate clues in nature during this week of
exploration and sleuthing. Come be a Nature
Scene Investigator!
Ages 10 to 12 $150.00
Reedy Creek Nature Center
#42919 Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 9:00am to 4:00pm
Outdoor Adventure Camp
Campers will explore Latta Plantation Nature
Preserve as they have never done before!
Canoeing, fishing, geocaching, shelter building
and hiking are just some of the fun activities we
will enjoy during this weeklong day camp. This
camp will culminate with a field trip adventure
to Crowder’s Mountain State Park.
Ages 7 to 10 $150.00
Latta Plantation Nature Center
#43304 Jun 24-Jun 28 M-F 9:00am to 3:00pm
#43305 Jul 1-Jul 5 M-F 9:00am to 3:00pm
#43306 Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 9:00am to 3:00pm
#43307 Aug 5-Aug 9 M-F 9:00am to 3:00pm
Outdoor Survival Camp
Latta Plantation Nature Preserve provides
everything we need in order to survive and during
this fun-filled weeklong camp, campers will learn
how to survive in the outdoors. We will learn
about water survival as we canoe, land navigation
with a map and compass, how to build shelters,
cook in the outdoors, and; most importantly, keep
a positive mental attitude. This will all culminate in
an overnight camping experience.
Ages 10 to 12 $150.00
Latta Plantation Nature Center
#43311 Jun 17-Jun 21 M-W 9:00am to 3:00pm
Th-F 9:00am (Th) to 10:00am (F)
#43312 Jul 15-Jul 19 M-W 9:00am to 3:00pm
Th-F 9:00am (Th) to 10:00am (F)
Predator and Prey Camp
Explore animal survival strategies like sneaking,
stalking, and camouflage while searching
for predators and their prey throughout
the preserve. Campers will learn about the
relationship between predator and prey and end
the camp with a visit to the NC Zoo.
Ages 7 to 9 $90.00
Reedy Creek Nature Center
#42909 Jul 1-Jul 3 M-W 9:00am to 4:00pm
For More Information or to Register Visit
www.parkandrec.com
Scaly and Slimy Herpetology
Camp
Snakes, Lizards and Frogs….oh my! A journey into
the life of these scaly and slimy creatures promises
to be a fun filled adventure! Highlights include
Herptile hunts by land and water (searching for
reptiles and amphibians) and a trip to the zoo.
Ages 7 to 9 $150.00
Reedy Creek Nature Center
#42925 Jul 15-Jul 19 M-F 9:00am to 4:00pm
Sports: Multi Sports Camps
The US Sports Institute will provide campers
with the opportunity to experience a variety of
sports from around the world (over 15 sports
each week). The focus is on development and
fun. For more information, contact Bryan.Joyner@
MecklenburgCountNC.gov or call 704-432-4963.
Visit http://www.USSportsInstitute.com
Ages 6 -12 Full Day (9:00am - 4:00pm) $199.00
Ages 5 -12 Half Day (9:00am - 12:30pm) $169.00
Ages 5 -12 Half Day (1:00pm - 4:00pm) $109.00
Ages 11 -14 Evening (4:30pm - 6:30pm) $65.00
Ages 3 -5 Evening (4:30pm - 5:30pm) $65.00
Revolution Park
Jun 10-Jun 14, Jun 17-Jun 21, Jun 24-28
Sports: Basketball and Beyond
Skills Day Camp
Children of any experience level will learn
fundamental basketball skills. Basic drills,
ball handling, shooting and more. For more
information, contact Terence.McMurray@
MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704-432-4580.
Ages 8 to 14 $40.00
Ivory/Baker Recreation Center
44733 Jun 10-Jun 14 M-F 9:00am to 5:00pm
Tennis Camp at Sugaw Creek
Learn the fundamentals of a fun life long sport!
Camp is designed to serve as an introduction
to basic strokes, rule of the game and tennis
etiquette. For more information please contact
William Brown at 704-449-7897.
Ages 6 to 17 $125.00
Sugaw Creek Recreation Center
#43441 Jun 10-Aug 30 M-F 8:00am to 5:00pm
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