<strong>Mecklenburg</strong> <strong>County</strong> Park & Recreation Teen Programs & Activities Shukokai Karate Improve gross motor skills, reflexes, agility, focus, discipline, confidence and determination. This style of karate teaches the student to use the biggest muscle groups of the body to generate power and speed. For more information, contact Sensei Ruiz at <strong>Charlotte</strong>Shukokai@gmail. com or www.facebook.com/<strong>Charlotte</strong>Shukokai Ages 16-19 $55.00 Tom Sykes Recreation Center #42669 Ongoing Tue,Wed 5:00pm to 8:30pm Fitness: Teen Fit Club This program is designed to educate teens about healthy habits and promote fitness through exercise and weight training. Ages 12 to 17 $5.00 Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center #44330 Mar 19-Apr 25 Tue, Thu 5:00pm to 6:00pm Homeschool PE: Grades 6-12 This program gives the participant the opportunity to participate in a traditional P.E. class while meeting new friends. Ages 6 to 15 $5.00 Sugaw Creek Recreation Center #42892 Ongoing Wed 1:00pm to 3:00pm iFit: Foundation Teens will challenge themselves to build a solid fitness foundation by performing exercises to improve strength, endurance, balance, flexibility and overall fitness. Ages 14 to 18 FREE Mallard Creek Recreation Center iStrong - March #43423 Ongoing Thu 3:00pm to 3:45pm Teen Girls Club Learn and discuss topics about school, life and recreation. Girls will participate in many hands on activities. Ages 12 to 16 FREE Sugaw Creek Recreation Center #42910 Mar 2 Sat 10:00am to 1:00pm #42911 Apr 13 Sat 10:00am to 1:00pm #42912 Apr 27 Sat 10:00am to 1:00pm #42913 May 11 Sat 10:00am to 1:00pm Social Activities Club: D.I.V.A.S Step Team This female mentoring and step team will participate in fun trips and educational activities. Ages 9 to 15 FREE Tuckaseegee Recreation Center #42810 Ongoing Sat 1:00pm to 3:00pm Game Night Show us your game skills. We will have board games, gaming systems and ping pong for you to play. Ages 6 to 12 FREE Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center #44295 Ongoing Fri 6:00pm to 8:00pm Gaming Tournament Test your skills on the latest video games. Prizes will be awarded. Ages 13 to 18 FREE Ivory/Baker Recreation Center #44242 Mar 4-25 Mon 4:00pm to 7:00pm Team Building The team building program will ensure self development, positive communication, leadership skills and the ability to work closely together as a team to problem solve. Ages 13 to 15 FREE Hickory Grove Recreation Center #43662 Mar 28 Thu 6:00pm to 7:30pm Technology Battle From newbies to the elite gamers, you are encouraged to participate in this first ever senior technology battle. Program consists of playing various interactive video games. Ages 13 to 15 FREE Hickory Grove Recreation Center #43663 May 30 Thu 6:00pm to 8:00pm Teen Activity Night We will have different activities the first Thursday or Friday of each month. Teens will be able to interact with other teens through recreational games. Preregistration Required. Ages 13 to 17 $2.00 Albemarle Road Recreation Center #43321 Mar 7 Thu 4:00pm to 6:00pm #43322 Apr 4 Thu 4:00pm to 6:00pm #43323 May 2 Thu 4:00pm to 6:00pm Elon Recreation Center #44554 Mar 1 Fri 6:00pm to 8:00pm #44555 Apr 5 Fri 6:00pm to 8:00pm #44556 May 3 Fri 6:00pm to 8:00pm Men Stepping Up This mentoring program is designed to help male teens beat the struggles of everyday life. Ages 15 to 17 FREE Hickory Grove Recreation Center #43661 Apr 9-30 Tue 6:00pm to 7:30pm VISIT US ON Virtuous Diamonds in the Rough Program is designed to encourage sisterhood, spiritual growth, self-esteem, education, and community service among girls. This is a positive support system that may allow them to avoid pitfalls in life. Ages 12 to 14 FREE Albemarle Road Recreation Center #43453 Mar 9 Sat 1:00pm to 3:00pm #43454 Apr 13 Sat 1:00pm to 3:00pm #43455 May 11 Sat 1:00pm to 3:00pm H.O.M.E. (Helping Our Males Excel) Teen Club Workshops, guest speakers and trips will be a part of this teen mentoring program. Ages 13 to 18 FREE Arbor Glen Outreach Center #44146 Mar 6 Wed 6:00pm to 7:00pm #44147 Mar 13 Wed 6:00pm to 7:00pm #44148 Mar 20 Wed 6:00pm to 7:00pm #44149 Mar 27 Wed 6:00pm to 7:00pm Teen Clubs Join your peers for social activities, community projects and group discussion. Ages 13 to 16 FREE West <strong>Charlotte</strong> Recreation Center #44264 Ongoing Thu 4:00pm to 5:00pm Teen Zone Club Nothing to do at home? Join the teen club and plan fun activities with your friends. Each month we will plan and complete one community project. Ages 12 to 17 FREE Mallard Creek Recreation Center #43528 Apr 27 Sat 12:30pm to 2:30pm Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center #44642 Ongoing Mon 6:00pm to 7:00 pm Virtuous Diamonds in the Rough- High School This program is designed to encourage sisterhood, spiritual growth, self-esteem, education, and community service among girls. This is a positive support system that may allow them to avoid the pitfalls of life. Ages 15 to 18 FREE Albemarle Road Recreation Center #43450 Mar 9 Sat 1:00pm to 3:00pm #43451 Apr 13 Sat 1:00pm to 3:00pm #43452 May 11 Sat 1:00pm to 3:00pm For More Information or to Register Visit www.parkandrec.com <strong>Get</strong> <strong>Going</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> • Spring 2013 www.parkandrec.com 75
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