Get Going Guide - Charlotte-Mecklenburg County
Get Going Guide - Charlotte-Mecklenburg County
Get Going Guide - Charlotte-Mecklenburg County
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<strong>Mecklenburg</strong> <strong>County</strong> Park & Recreation<br />
Therapeutic Recreation<br />
The Therapeutic Recreation Section of the <strong>Mecklenburg</strong> <strong>County</strong> Park & Recreation Department seeks to provide therapeutic<br />
recreation services to individuals who have disabilities. We focus on abilities rather than disabilities and encourage people to<br />
attain their highest level of independent leisure functioning by increasing leisure, social and communication skills, increasing<br />
independent living skills and their awareness and involvement in community and recreational activities. We advocate for and<br />
ensure inclusive opportunities in all programs and services and act on behalf of individuals with disabilities by promoting<br />
accessibility at all Department parks, facilities, programs, special events and classes.<br />
Therapeutic Recreation<br />
Spring 2013 Programs<br />
Pee Wee Sports Tee Ball<br />
Ages 3-6<br />
Marion Diehl Park Adaptive Field, 2219 Tyvola Road<br />
Saturdays, March 16-May 4 9:00-9:45am $35.00<br />
(NO practice March 30 due to the Easter Holiday)<br />
To register, contact Abigail.Bergman@<br />
<strong>Mecklenburg</strong><strong>County</strong>NC.gov or call 704-432-4328.<br />
Tandem cycling for youth and<br />
adults with visual impairments<br />
Ages 6 and Older<br />
Park Road Park, 6220 Park Road<br />
Saturdays, April 6-27 9:00-10:30am $25.00<br />
To register, contact: Jana.McMullen@<br />
<strong>Mecklenburg</strong><strong>County</strong>NC.gov or call 704-432-4330.<br />
Adaptive Baseball<br />
Youth ages 6-12, Teens/Young Adults 13-21<br />
Marion Diehl Park Adaptive Field,<br />
2219 Tyvola Road<br />
Games: Saturdays, March 16-May 4<br />
10:00am-11:00am (youth), 11:00am-12:00pm (teens)<br />
Practice: Wednesday, March 13 – May 1 6:00-7:00pm<br />
(No practices or games March 31 or April 3 due<br />
to CMS Spring Break)<br />
$50.00 (fee includes jersey, cap, & equipment use)<br />
Register by Feb. 22. Contact Stacey.Thomas@<br />
<strong>Mecklenburg</strong><strong>County</strong>NC.gov or call 704-432-4326.<br />
TR Tennis<br />
Ages 13-35<br />
Park Road Park, Court #12<br />
Tuesdays, March 12 - April 23, 2013<br />
6:00pm - 7:00pm $40.00<br />
(No class on April 2)<br />
To register, contact Stacey.Thomas@<br />
<strong>Mecklenburg</strong><strong>County</strong>NC.gov or<br />
call 704-432-4326.<br />
TR Pep Squad Cheerleading<br />
Ages 13-25<br />
Marion Diehl Recreation Center<br />
Games: Saturdays, March 16-May 4 11:00am-12:00pm<br />
(No Games March 30)<br />
Practice: Wednesdays, March 13 - May 1 6:00-7:00pm<br />
(No Practice April 3)<br />
$50.00 (fee includes the cost of shirt)<br />
Register by Feb. 22. Contact Ariel.Kliem@<br />
<strong>Mecklenburg</strong><strong>County</strong>NC.gov or call 704-432-4327.<br />
Fuel for Life<br />
Young Men 16-35<br />
McAlister’s Deli, 4805 Park Road<br />
Come hang with the guys and fuel your life with<br />
good conversation. Fuel for Life provides the<br />
opportunity for young men to talk about and<br />
gain support for issues they’re facing in their<br />
lives. Each session we will host guest speakers<br />
and discuss different topics, such as employment<br />
and job skills, relationships, life goals and values,<br />
and other topics that are important to you.<br />
Mondays, March 18, April 22, May 13 6:00-7:30pm<br />
$10.00 (plus the cost of food)<br />
To register, contact Abigail.Bergman@<br />
<strong>Mecklenburg</strong><strong>County</strong>NC.gov or call 704-432-4328.<br />
Wilderness Bunch<br />
Teens and Young Adults 16-35<br />
Join the Wilderness Bunch as we sleep under<br />
the stars, cook our own food, hike, and enjoy<br />
the great outdoors. This program is designed<br />
to teach basic skills needed for tent camping<br />
and participating in outdoor recreation. Day<br />
trips include hiking, fishing and nature lessons.<br />
McDowell Nature Preserve<br />
March 8-10, 2013 4:00pm (Friday) - 4:00pm (Sunday)<br />
(Drop off and pick up at Marion Diehl Recreation<br />
Center, 2219 Tyvola Road) $150.00<br />
Participants should be independent in self-care<br />
and be able to hike approximately 1 mile.<br />
To register, contact Karen.Howard@<br />
<strong>Mecklenburg</strong><strong>County</strong>NC.gov or 704-432-4325.<br />
<strong>Get</strong> <strong>Going</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> • Spring 2013 www.parkandrec.com<br />
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