<strong>Mecklenburg</strong> <strong>County</strong> Park & Recreation Elementary VISIT US ON 2012 Spring Programs & Activities <strong>Get</strong> <strong>Going</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> • Spring 2013 www.parkandrec.com 65
<strong>Mecklenburg</strong> <strong>County</strong> Park & Recreation Elementary Programs & Activities 4-H Club Programs 4-H Clubs Come learn the principles of 4-H: healthy hearts, heads, hands, and health, and many other life skills. You will enjoy fun activities and games using the 4-H curriculum: Health Rocks! and Arts & Crafts. Ages 6 to 12 FREE Arbor Glen Outreach Center #43735 Ongoing Mon 5:00pm to 6:00pm Ivory/Baker Recreation Center #44256 Ongoing Thu 4:00pm to 6:00pm Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center #44274 Ongoing Thu 5:00pm to 6:00pm West <strong>Charlotte</strong> Recreation Center #44231 Ongoing Mon 4:30pm to 5:30pm Albemarle Road Recreation Center #43211 Mar 20 Wed 4:00pm to 5:00pm #43212 Apr 17 Wed 4:00pm to 5:00pm #43213 May 15 Wed 4:00pm to 5:00pm Naomi Drenan Recreation Center #43479 Mar 1 Fri 4:00pm to 5:00pm #43480 Apr 12 Fri 4:00pm to 5:00pm #43481 May 10 Fri 4:00pm to 5:00pm Club: 4-H Home School Home School students will use the Treasures of 4-H curriculum and complete a variety of activities in areas of plants, animals, foods, citizenship, communications and leadership. Ages 6 to 17 FREE Marion Diehl Recreation Center #42323 Ongoing Fri 11:00am to 1:00pm After School Programs 21st Century Afterschool Program This program supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children. For more information, contact ckspoon@carolina.rr.com or 704-264-4763. Ages 5 to 11 $40.00 Albemarle Road Recreation Center #44335 Ongoing Mon-Fri 2:45pm to 6:00pm After School Recreation Time Don’t be bored after school; join us for games, arts and crafts and much more. Ages 5 to 15 FREE Arbor Glen Outreach Center #43713 Ongoing Tue-Thu 5:00pm to 6:00pm Creative Writing After School Children will be provided with fun, exciting and imaginative ways to express their voices through writing. Ages 7 to 11 $25.00 Berewick Recreation Center #43548 Mar 13-Apr 24 Wed 3:00pm to 4:30pm Athletics Jump Buddies Learn how to jump, in a music filled, non competitive, self paced environment. This program is comprised of jump ropes, hurdles, broad jumping, jumping jacks and more. Ages 6 to 11 $1.00 Mallard Creek Recreation Center #43547 Mar 22 Fri 11:00am to 12:00pm H.E.A.T. Basketball Camp This program is designed to enhance children’s knowledge and development of basketball. (No experience necessary). Extended camp hours 3:00pm-5:30pm are available. For more information, contact Philip Clay at 704-712-8370. Ages 8 to 11 $25.00 Albemarle Road Recreation Center #43604 Apr 1-5 Mon-Fri 9:00am to 3:00pm Basketball Skills Challenge Boys and girls will have the opportunity to showcase their dribbling, passing and shooting skills. Winners will receive trophies and awards. Ages 8 to 13 FREE Albemarle Road Recreation Center #42157 Mar 3 Sun 3:00pm to 4:30pm #42158 Mar 17 Sun 3:00pm to 4:30pm Basketball: Y.I. <strong>Get</strong> Buckets Take part in basketball activities that include skills & drills, competitions, and more! All Ages FREE Southview Recreation Center #44353 Ongoing Tue & Thu 5:30pm to 7:30pm Golf: Start Smart Start Smart Golf is a developmentally appropriate introductory golf program that teaches children golf using fun, age appropriate equipment from SNAG® that can be used almost anywhere. Start Smart Golf prepares children for traditional golf without the threat of competition or the fear of failure. For more information, contact the recreation center listed. Ages 6 to 9 $55.00 Berewick Recreation Center #43576 Apr 17-May 22 Wed 7:15pm to 8:00pm Register 1 of 3 Ways: Registration is required for most programs whether or not there is a fee. Select an option: 1. CLICK on Eparks at www.parkandrec.com and use the course code number. 2. CALL 311 (704.336.7600) or the number listed for that program. 3. COME to the location where the program is offered. Recreation & Nature Center addresses and phone numbers listed on pgs. 31, 38, and 44. Phone and Web registration requires payment with Visa or MasterCard only. <strong>Charlotte</strong> Cheer Elite: Cheer & Gymnastics Ready for the Next Level! Come experience Cheer Athletics with <strong>Charlotte</strong> Cheer Elite. Our dynamic cheer staff is eager to provide challenging instruction in gymnastics, cheer motions, jumps, stunts and dance. We also offer an opportunity to participate on our competition teams. For more information, contact Latoya Cornish at 704-241-1871 or visit www.charlottecheerelite.com. Ages 6 to 12 $10.00 Albemarle Road Recreation Center #42953 Ongoing Mon 6:00pm to 8:00pm Soccer: Indoor Fun League Learn the basic skills of soccer, while having fun. Participants will receive a uniform, shin guards, socks and a participation award. This is a sixgame league. Games will be played on Saturdays, April 13 - May 18. Ages 5 to 6 $45.00 Tom Sykes Recreation Center #43836 Mar 19-May 18 Tue 5:45pm to 7:00pm Arbor Glen Outreach Center #42972 Mar 18-May 18 Mon 7:00pm to 8:00pm Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center #44399 Mar 20-May 18 Wed 6:00pm to 7:00pm Ivory/Baker Recreation Center #44374 Mar 21-May 18 Thu 7:00pm to 8:00pm Tuckaseegee Recreation Center #44375 Mar 19-May 18 Mon & Wed 7:00pm to 8:00pm Sugaw Creek Recreation Center #42938 Mar 19-May 18 Sat 10:00am to 11:00am For More Information or to Register Visit www.parkandrec.com <strong>Get</strong> <strong>Going</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> • Spring 2013 www.parkandrec.com 66