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Therapeutic Recreation Wire - June 2011
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation Section
Therapeutic Recreation Section
Contact Information
Karla Gray
TR Senior [email protected]
704.432.4322
Heather [email protected]
704.432.4324
Megan [email protected]
704.432.4326
Karen HowardTR Specialist
Margot HowellTR Specialist
Ariel KliemTR Specialist
Jana McMullenTR Specialist
Angela TateTR Specialist
Peggy Walker
704.432.4331
TR Summer Day Camps are right around the
corner. We look forward to many fun filled days o
swimming, pottery, music, art, hiking, nature
lessons, sports, and field trips to Carowinds
Waterpark, Dan Nicholas Park, Lazy Five Ranch
and CPCC s Alice in Wonderland.
Registration forms are available at Marion Dieh
Recreation Center Lobby, 2219 Tyvola Road.
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Programs by Age Group
Page
Preschool 5
Youth 5Teen 3, 6Young Adult 3, 6
Adult 4Seniors 4
Parents & Caregivers 4
Programs by Category
Page
EnrichmentYoung Adult Spring Fling 3Weekend Adventures 3
Clubs & Socials
Fuel for Life 3
CommunityGarden 2 You 4Summit 4
TR Summer Day Camps 56
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Fuel for Lifefor young men, ages 16 and up, with disabilitiesDonatos / Bojangles Cafeteria
6555 Morrison Boulevard
June 6 (Monday)6:00 - 7:30 pm
$10.00 (does not include the cost of dinner)
Come hang out with the guys, fuel your body
with a good dinner, and fuel your life with
good conversation. Fuel for Life provides the
opportunity for young men to talk about and
gain support for issues theyre facing in their
lives. Each month we will host guest speakers
and discuss different topics, such as
employment and job skills, relationships, life
goals and values, and other topics that are im-
portant to you.
Young Adult Spring Flingfor young adults, ages 18-35, with disabilities
Mecklenburg County Aquatic CenterMay 31, June 1 and 3 (week 3 of 3)
8:00 am4:00 pm$65.00 week 3
The Young Adult Spring Fling will be threeweeks of activities, educational instruction,
outings, and fun. Participants will have theopportunity to go swimming, socialize in thecommunity, engage in instruction, and meetnew friends all while having the supervisionof a CTRS.
Weekend Adventuresfor teens and young adults, ages 13-30, with
disabilitiesMarion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
June 35 (FridaySaturday)
5:00 pm (Fri..) - 5:00 pm (Sun.)$100.00
Tent camping at McDowell Nature Preserve,hiking, kayaking, geocaching, camp cooking,day trips to State Parks and nature
exploration.
Teen & Young Adult Programs
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Garden 2 You Farmers MarketMarion Diehl Recreation CenterPatio and
KitchenMay 27 (Friday)
1:00 pm5:00 pmFree to attend;
inquire about booth rental to sell [email protected]
Come out to a new, one-of-a-kind farmersmarket! Vegetables, herbs and plants will beavailable for purchase, to benefit theTherapeutic Recreation Summer Campscholarship fund. Produce and plants will be
grown by the Gifted Gardeners TRhorticulture class, and donated by localgardeners. The Garden 2 You market is agreat place to find the freshest local food, inyour neighborhood!
Summit - Parent/Caregiver Group
A monthly group for parents, guardians, and
caregivers that is facilitated by a Therapeutic
Recreation staff person but is directed by the
group members. This FREE informal group
gives participants the opportunity to meet and
talk with other parents and caregivers who are
experiencing the challenges of
parenting a child, teen, or young adult with adisability.
Donatos / Bojangles Cafeteria6555 Morrison Boulevard
June 7 (Tuesday)6:00 - 7:00 pmFREE! - group members may purchase food
individually if [email protected]
Community
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PRE-SCHOOL (ages 2-6):
Imagination Station:for pre-school, ages 2-6 withdisabilitiesAll aboard! Spend you summer on the Discovery Trainexploring yourself and the world around you. Camp willallow for curious discovery through science, art, health,music, friendships, sports, and games. Each week the Dis-covery Train will travel to a different place, such as Ani-mal World, Health Island, and Helping Hands Blvd.Imagination Station is a great opportunity to introducechildren to a group recreation setting or allow for contin-ued interaction with their peers during the summer
months. Theres no doubt, kids will enjoy this camp thatencourages non-stop fun and imagination!Location: Tom Sykes Recreation Center, 1501 EuclidAvenue, Charlotte, NC 28203Fee: $100.00 per weekTime: 7:00 AM6:00 PMContact: Angela Tate at 704-432-4329 [email protected]
YOUTH (ages 6-12):
Natural Wonders:for youth, ages 6-9 with disabilitiesThis program is designed to introduce the joys of summerto children with disabilities ages 6-9. Together they willlearn about nature, sports, group games, arts and crafts,aquatics, outdoor adventure, science, theatre and friend-ship. They will participate in group play, fitness, sports,music, art and be involved in camp field trips.Location: Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 TyvolaRoad, Charlotte, NC 28210Fee: $100.00 per weekTime: 7:00 AM6:00 PM
Contact: Megan Hotze at 704-432-4326 [email protected]
Summer Express:for youth, ages 6-10
with disabilitiesClimb aboard the Summer Express! This camp isdesigned for children who are at their best in a smallgroup setting. Our travels will take us to Summer FunDepot, Art-full City, Great Outdoors Center, MusicalMountain, Stars & Stripes Station, Olympic Kids Peak,and other exciting destinations! Camp activities will alsoinclude water play, group games, arts & crafts, gardeningactivities, playground time, field trips and more.Location: Tom Sykes Recreation Center, 1501 EuclidAvenue, Charlotte, NC 28203Fee: $100.00 per week
Time: 7:00 AM6:00 PMContact: Karen Howard at 704-432-4325 [email protected]
World of Wonders:for youth, ages 10-12 withdisabilitiesChildren will learn about nature and environmentalstewardship through hands-on educational activities,stories, music, art and craft activities, skits and games.Well take time for fun, summer-time activities, too,including swimming, homemade ice cream, picnics andoutdoor play! Learn about plants, trees, the seasons,
nsects, spiders, birds, bats and more!Location: Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 TyvolaRoad, Charlotte, NC 28210Fee: $100.00 per weekTime: 7:00 AM6:00 PMContact: Ariel Kliem at 704-432-4327 [email protected]
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TEENS (ages 13-21):
Teen Scene I:for teens, ages 13-21 with disabilitiesTeen Scene is an eight-week summer day camp for teensages 13-21 with disabilities. This camp will featureweekly themes and activities. Campers will participate insports, swimming, arts and crafts, music and art therapy,cooperative games, guest speakers and a weekly field trip.Location: Elon Recreation Center, 11401 Ardrey KellRoad, Charlotte, NC 28277Fee: $100.00 per weekTime: 7:00 AM6:00 PMContact: Jana McMullen at 704-432-4330 or
Teen Scene II:for teens, ages 13-21 with disabilitiesTeen Scene is an eight-week summer day camp for teensages 13-21 with disabilities. This camp will featureweekly themes and activities. Campers will participate insports, swimming, arts and crafts, music and art therapy,cooperative games, guest speakers and a weekly field trip.Location: Ivory Baker Recreation CenterFee: $100.00 per weekTime: 7:00 AM6:00 PM
Contact: Margot Howell at 704-432-4328 or
TR Summer Day Camps
YOUNG ADULTS (ages 22-35):
TRue (TR uptown experience):for young adultsages 22-35 with disabilitiesThe TR Uptown Experience will mix fun summer activi-ties with important life skills. This camp will focus onvarious activities such as swimming, field trips, sports,crafts and more. It will also give participants an opportu-nity to work on independent living skills such as utilizingpublic transportation, improving money managementskills and practicing appropriate social skills while utiliz-ing the Light Rail, Goldrush and CATS bus system.
Location: Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center, 800 E.Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202Fee: $100.00 per weekTime: 7:00 AM6:00 PMContact: Peggy Walker at 704-432-4331 or
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