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 />
Teen Programs & Activities<br />
4-H Programs<br />
BioMedTech<br />
Learn ways in which engineers design<br />
technology to help people with disabilities.<br />
Explore the design considerations of developing<br />
a prosthetic arm to improve the quality of life<br />
for someone who has lost their arm.<br />
Ages 12 to 14 FREE<br />
Naomi Drenan Recreation Center<br />
#43474 Mar 4-25 Mon 5:00pm to 6:00pm<br />
Health & Fitness<br />
Learn about staying healthy and leading<br />
a healthy lifestyle using health projects<br />
and activities provided by the National 4H<br />
Cooperative.<br />
Ages 15 to 18 FREE<br />
Albemarle Road Recreation Center<br />
#43318 Mar 14 Thu 4:00pm to 5:00pm<br />
#43319 Apr 11 Thu 4:00pm to 5:00pm<br />
#43320 May 9 Thu 4:00pm to 5:00pm<br />
Athletics<br />
Basketball Camp<br />
This program is designed to enhance children’s<br />
knowledge and development of basketball.<br />
For more information contact Philip Clay at<br />
704-712-8370.<br />
Ages 12 to 14 $25.00 camp<br />
$10.00 extended hours<br />
Albemarle Road Recreation Center<br />
#43605 Apr 1-5 Mon-Fri 9:00am to 3:00pm<br />
Basketball & Beyond<br />
Basketball skills, games, and contests. Learn<br />
sportsmanship both on and off the court.<br />
Ages 8 to 14 $40.00/$30.00<br />
Ivory/Baker Recreation Center<br />
#44440 Jun 10-14 Mon-Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm<br />
Naomi Drenan Recreation Center<br />
#43007 Ongoing Fri 7:00pm to 8:00pm<br />
Just Us Girls Basketball Academy<br />
Designed to give young female basketball<br />
players an opportunity to develop their self-<br />
confidence and awareness by learning skills and<br />
fundamentals of basketball.<br />
Ages 10 to 14 FREE<br />
Mallard Creek Recreation Center<br />
#43529 Apr 27 Sat 10:30am to 12:00pm<br />
For More Information or to Register Visit<br />
www.parkandrec.com<br />
Basketball: Behind the Scenes<br />
Teens will practice the art of basketball<br />
behind the scenes. Teens will be exposed to<br />
roster building, score keeping, refereeing and<br />
basketball score sheets.<br />
Ages 12 to 17 FREE<br />
Mallard Creek Recreation Center<br />
#43538 Mar 18 Mon 3:00pm to 4:00pm<br />
#43539 Mar 25 Mon 3:00pm to 4:00pm<br />
#43540 Apr 15 Mon 3:00pm to 4:00pm<br />
#43541 Apr 22 Mon 3:00pm to 4:00pm<br />
#43542 May 13 Mon 3:00pm to 4:00pm<br />
#43543 May 20 Mon 3:00pm to 4:00pm<br />
Basketball: March Madness<br />
3-on-3 Tournament<br />
It’s that time of the year for Cinderellas and<br />
upsets! See if your team is capable of surviving<br />
the Madness!<br />
Ages 12 to 18 $5.00<br />
Ivory/Baker Recreation Center<br />
#44689 Mar 16 Sat 11:00am to 4:00pm<br />
Boxing: Train Like A Champ<br />
Revolution Park Sports Academy will offer 4<br />
week sessions. Learn authentic boxing based on<br />
techniques to improve fitness, use speed bags<br />
and equipment and more. No sparring.<br />
Ages 8 to 16 $15.00<br />
Revolution Park Sports Academy<br />
#43629 Ongoing Mon,Wed 6:00pm to 7:00pm<br />
Fencing<br />
Join the School of Fencing group and learn<br />
the ins and outs of one of the world’s oldest<br />
sports. Fencing is fast paced, exciting and<br />
challenging, but a safe and fun activity. For<br />
more information, contact Adam Kuchavik at<br />
704-654-6739 or www.schooloffencing.com.<br />
Ages 9 to 50 $75.00<br />
Elon Recreation Center<br />
#43896 Ongoing Mon 6:00pm to 7:00pm<br />
Football Clinic<br />
Program is designed to enhance the skill level<br />
of each participant. We will conduct daily drills<br />
that involve passing, catching, and blocking.<br />
The program will also incorporate fitness<br />
components needed to improve mobility and<br />
overall health.<br />
Ages 8 to 13 $2.00<br />
Albemarle Road Recreation Center<br />
#44371 May 5 Sun 3:00pm to 4:30pm<br />
#44372 May 19 Sun 3:00pm to 4:30pm<br />
MLB’s Pitch, Hit, Run<br />
Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit &<br />
Run (PHR) is a 1-day event for boys and girls<br />
ages 7-14. Try to throw strikes like Major League<br />
pitchers, swing away from home plate, and test<br />
your speed at running the bases.<br />
Ages 7 to 14 FREE<br />
Sugaw Creek Recreation Center<br />
#43142 Apr 13 Sat 11:00am to 3:00pm<br />
Ray Day Ready<br />
This is a sports introduction training and<br />
character-building program for youth, utilizing<br />
a leadership based curriculum that focuses on<br />
various sports.<br />
Ages 12 to 14 $25.00<br />
Naomi Drenan Recreation Center<br />
#43492 Ongoing Thu 6:00pm to 7:00pm<br />
Kickball Challenge<br />
Kickball will give children an opportunity to do<br />
something they don’t do enough: Play a kid’s<br />
game and have an opportunity to get involved<br />
with community activities.<br />
Ages 14 to 18 FREE<br />
Naomi Drenan Recreation Center<br />
#43486 Mar 29 Fri 5:00pm to 7:00pm<br />
Register 1 of 3 Ways:<br />
Registration is required for most programs<br />
whether or not there is a fee. Select an option:<br />
1. CLICK on Eparks at www.parkandrec.com<br />
and use the course code number.<br />
2. CALL 311 (704.336.7600) or the number<br />
listed for that program.<br />
3. COME to the location where the program<br />
is offered.<br />
Recreation & Nature Center addresses and<br />
phone numbers listed on pgs. 31, 38, and 44.<br />
Phone and web registration requires<br />
payment with Visa or MasterCard only.<br />
<strong>Get</strong> <strong>Going</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> • Spring 2013 www.parkandrec.com<br />
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