Summer Camps - Charlotte, NC

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Summer Camps Preschool Shorty Sporty Camp Participants will learn basic motor skills and sports skills in this half-day camp. For more information, contact ElonRecreationCenter@ MecklenburgCountyNC or 704-540-2426. Ages 3 to 5 FULL

Elon Recreation Center #53168 #53169 #53170 #53171

Jun 23-27 Jul 7-11 Jul 14-18 Jul 28-Aug 1

M-F 9:00am to 12:00pm M-F 9:00am to 12:00pm M-F 9:00am to 12:00pm M-F 9:00am to 12:00pm

Insect Mania! What has six legs, three body parts and can be found just about everywhere you look? Insects! Campers will explore a world so tiny that they will need a magnifying glass to see it. Each day, we investigate the world of insects through games, hands-on activities, crafts, and more. Ages 4 to 6 $75.00

Latta Plantation Nature Center #53269 Jun 16-20 M-F 9:00am to 12:00pm #53270 Jun 23-27 M-F 9:00am to 12:00pm #53271 Jul 14-18 M-F 9:00am to 12:00pm

#53471 Jun 23-27 M-F #53472 Jul 21-25 M-F

McDowell Nature Center M-F M-F M-F M-F

9:00am to 12:00pm 1:00pm to 4:00pm 9:00am to 12:00pm 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Mini Naturalists Come learn and play with us! Children will be engaged in the exploration of the natural world around them through hands-on activities, sensory based authentic experiences and games. From exploring a stream to chasing butterflies to resting under a tree listening to nature, we will have a grand old time while deepening our connection with nature. Each camp will have different activities, but the structure will be the same. Ages 4 to 6 $75.00

Reedy Creek Nature Center #53354 Jun 16-20 M-F 9:00am to 12:00pm #53355 Jul 7-11 M-F 9:00am to 12:00pm #53356 Jul 21-25 M-F 9:00am to 12:00pm

Nutty Professor Why is the sky blue? How do birds fly? Curious children are scientists in the making! We will encourage your child’s inner scientist with fun experiments like making slime and sprouting seeds. Each day will be hands-on and minds-on with experiments, crafts, stories and more. No camp July 4 – that week is pro-rated. Ages 4 to 6 $75.00

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Elon Recreation Center

Tom Sykes Recreation Center FULL

Summer + Kids = FUN + Learning! Our youngest explorers discover the animals and habitats at the Preserve while building confidence in the outdoors. Crafts, games, songs and activities based on a weekly theme keep the youth engaged and entertained. Pre-registration required; June Theme: Animal a Day; August Theme: Insects. Ages 4 to 6 FULL Jun 23-27 Jun 23-27 Aug 4-8 Aug 4-8

4-H: Motorsports Camp Participants in this one-week day camp will experience the life of a pit crew as they design, update and race radio-controlled cars. Using specific math, engineering and technology skills, the campers will solve real-life racing problems. We will also visit local racing shops and the NASCAR® Hall of Fame. Ages 9 to 12 $80.00 #53173 Jul 21-25 M-F 9:00am to 5:00pm #53174 Aug 4-8 M-F 9:00am to 5:00pm

F.U.N. (Fabulous Understanding of Nature!) Camp

#53738 #53742 #53750 #53752

Elementary School

#53230 Jun 30-Jul 3 M-Th 9:00am to 12:00pm #53231 Jul 21-25 M-F 9:00am to 12:00pm #53232 Aug 4-8 M-F 9:00am to 12:00pm

9:00am to 5:00pm 9:00am to 5:00pm

4-H Motorsports II: Quest for Speed Using the 4-H curriculum developed through Duke University, participants will use math and engineering principles to design and test several different model cars that use various propulsion systems. For more information, contact TomSykesRecreationCenter@ MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704-432-4803. Ages 8 to 12 $80.00

Tom Sykes Recreation Center

#53473 Jul 7-11 M-F 9:00am to 5:00pm #53474 Jul 28-Aug 1 M-F 9:00am to 5:00pm

4-H: Residential Summer Camp Overnight residential camp located in the Piedmont area near Reidsville, North Carolina, open to any Mecklenburg County youth. Campers will enjoy swimming, archery, crafts, canoeing, outdoor activities, team building, and much more. Cost includes t-shirt, meals, lodging and all camping activities. Transportation to and from camp provided. For more information and to register, contact Racquel McNeil at 704-336-2082 or visit: www. mecklenburgcounty4h.org. Limited scholarships. Ages 8 to 14 $500.00

Off Site Location: Betsy Jeff Penn 4-H Camp Center in Reidsville, NC #54084 Jul 13-18 Su-F 8:00am to 5:00pm

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Summer Camps Camp Neptune

Adventure Camp

Charlotte’s original swim camp! Activities include wakeboarding, water polo, snorkeling and field trips to water parks. Swim tests are available. Must be able to swim 200 yards in deep water independently. For more information, contact Matthew.Jakubowski@MecklenburgCountyNC. gov or call 704-336-3483. Ages 8 to 13 FULL

Let nature guide you on a fun-filled week of adventure and discovery in the great outdoors! You can look forward to kayaking, hiking, geocaching and more. Ages 10 to 12 $150.00

Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center Camp Neptune I #53151 Jun 16-20

M-F

7:30am to 6:00pm

Camp Neptune II #53152 Jul 21-25

M-F

7:30am to 6:00pm

Camp Neptune III #53153 Aug 4-8

M-F

7:30am to 6:00pm

Camp Neptune IV #53154 Aug 18-22

M-F

7:30am to 6:00pm

Reedy Creek Nature Center #53360 Jul 28-Aug 1 M-F 9:00am to 4:00pm #53361 Aug 4-8 M-F 9:00am to 4:00pm

Eco Odyssey Camp Put on your explorer’s cap and get ready for some adventure. We will spend our time discovering the many adventures that nature has to offer. Wading through creeks and geocaching are a few examples of the fun that awaits you! Ages 7 to 9 FULL

Reedy Creek Nature Center #53357 Jun 23-27

M-F

9:00am to 4:00pm

Ecowonders Come explore the wonders of the Nature Preserve! We will go hiking, letter boxing, fishing and canoeing while experiencing all that is wild and wonderful. Ages 7 to 9 FULL

Reedy Creek Nature Center #53359 Jul 14-18

M-F

9:00am to 4:00pm

N.S.I. (Nature Science Investigators) Who left that track in the mud? Who made that nest? Who lives in that burrow? Campers will investigate clues in nature during this week of exploration and sleuthing. Come be a Nature Investigator! Ages 10 to 12 $120.00

Reedy Creek Nature Center #53358 Jun 30-Jul 3

M-Th 9:00am to 4:00pm

Outdoor Adventure Camp Camp Cannonball Beat the heat and make a splash with any session of Camp Cannonball! Fun includes water games, crafts, field trips and loads of swimming! For more information email Calvin.Covington@ MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or call 704-432-1140. Ages 6 to 12 FULL Except for #53156

Ray’s Splash Planet #53155 #53156 #53157 #53158

Jun 23-27 Jul 14-18 Jul 28-Aug 1 Aug 11-15

M-F M-F M-F M-F

7:30am to 6:00pm 7:30am to 6:00pm 7:30am to 6:00pm 7:30am to 6:00pm

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Campers will explore Latta Plantation Nature Preserve as they have never done before! Canoeing, fishing, geocaching and hiking are some of the fun activities we will enjoy during this camp. This camp will culminate with a field trip adventure to South Mountain State Park. No camp July 4 – week is pro-rated. Ages 7 to 9 FULL

Latta Plantation Nature Center #53304 #53306 #53308 #53310 #53312

Jun 30-Jul 3 Jul 7-11 Jul 21-25 Aug 4-8 Aug 11-15

M-Th 9:00am to 4:00pm M-F 9:00am to 4:00pm M-F 9:00am to 4:00pm M-F 9:00am to 4:00pm M-F 9:00am to 4:00pm

Outdoor Explorers Camp Adventurous and curious campers venture far and wide to discover the wonders of nature. Each week includes nature camp favorites like stream walks, fishing, and kayaking at the Preserve. Activities and field trips are focused on the weekly theme. Pre-registration required; choose 1 week per theme. Ages 7 to 9 $160.00 (Naturally Artful FULL)

McDowell Nature Center Theme: Naturally Artful - FULL #53759 Jun 16-20 M-F 9:00am to 4:00pm #53761 Jul 7-11 M-F 9:00am to 4:00pm Theme: Water Wonders #53759 Jul 14-18 M-F 9:00am to 4:00pm #53761 Jul 21-25 M-F 9:00am to 4:00pm

Sand Doubles Volleyball Summer Camp The camp will feature fundamental instruction for boys and girls from the NCVB Sand Volleyball Club and Coach Sherry Connor (Beach Impact, Indoor Impact and GMS Certified Coach). For more information, please visit www.ncvolleyball. com, and click on the “Summer Camps” tab. Ages 10 to 18 $50.00 per person

Renaissance Park #58471 Jun 16-19 M-Th 9:00am to 12:00pm

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Summer Camps Urban Outdoor Connection Camp

Young Explorers Camp

Wet & Wacky Camp

Kayaking, fishing, hiking and fire building are just a few of the outdoor adventures that campers will have while discovering the great outdoors. Campers develop confidence in nature as green spaces and travel to local nature preserves. Weekly themes keep repeat campers engaged! Pre-registration required. For more information, contact 704-588-5224.

This half-day version of our ever-popular Outdoor Adventure Camp will focus on a different outdoor recreation activity. Campers will explore the nature preserve by going canoeing, using a compass, hunting for hidden treasure, and more. Ages 6 to 7 $75.00 - 53275 & 53281 FULL

Campers get ready to dive in for a fun filled week of water activities and trips. Children will learn how to fish and about water safety, make water related crafts and go on a field trip daily. For more information, contact Mallard Creek Recreation Center at 704-548-8234. Ages 6 to 11 $120.00

Sugaw Creek Recreation Center Ages 7 to 9 FULL Theme: Water #53793 Jul 14-18 M-F Theme: Survival #53801 Jul 21-25 M-F Theme: Forests #53805 Aug 4-8 M-F Ages 10 to 12 FULL Theme: Extreme #53798 Jul 14-18 M-F Theme: Survival #53803 Jul 21-25 M-F Theme: Water #53804 Jul 28-Aug 1 M-F

Latta Plantation Nature Center #53275 #53279 #53281 #53282

Jul 7-11 Jul 28-Aug 1 Aug 11-15 Aug 18-22

M-F M-F M-F M-F

9:00am to 12:00pm 9:00am to 12:00pm 9:00am to 12:00pm 9:00am to 12:00pm

8:00am to 5:00pm 8:00am to 5:00pm 8:00am to 5:00pm

8:00am to 5:00pm 8:00am to 5:00pm

Ages 10 to 12 FULL Theme: Survival #53776 Jun 16-20 M-F Theme: Extreme #53781 Jun 23-27 M-F

Grayson Skate Camp

8:00am to 5:00pm 8:00am to 5:00pm

8:00am to 5:00pm

Campers will have scheduled time each day for instruction, learning new tricks and hanging out with fellow skaters. Participants will test out their new skills at other local skate parks. For more information, contact NaomiDrenanRecreationCenter@ MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or call 704-432-5231. Ages 6 to 11 $165.00

Grayson SkatePark

8:00am to 5:00pm #53131 #53133 #53134 Wilderness Living Camp Get in sync with nature and learn wilderness living #53135 #53136 skills. We will tune ourselves into the natural

world and learn how to track wild animals, learn their calls, and know their life. We will learn the art of shelter building and how to make ourselves warm and comfortable, wild crafting, orienteering, and so much more. Start your journey into how to thrive in the wilderness, not just survive. A one-night camping trip (Thursday to Friday) will conclude the week’s journey. Ages 10 to 12 $150.00

Reedy Creek Nature Center #53362 Aug 11-15 M-F 9:00am to 4:00pm

7:30am to 5:30pm

360 Degrees of PLAY

Berewick Recreation Center

8:00am to 5:00pm

8:00am to 5:00pm

M-F

A traditional day camp for children in elementary school (Participants should have completed Kindergarten). Weekly themes are designed around outdoor play, fitness, arts and crafts, nature activities, field trips, swimming, and guest speakers. Camps will be closed on Friday, July 4. For more information, contact the Recreation Center listed. Ages 6 to 11 FULL

Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center Ages 7 to 9 FULL Theme: Water #53774 Jun 16-19 M-F Theme: Forests #53779 Jun 23-27 M-F Theme: Survival #53786 Jul 7-11 M-F

Mallard Creek Recreation Center #53353 Aug 18-22

Jul 7-11 Jul 14-18 Jul 21-25 Jul 28-Aug 1 Aug 4-8

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

8:30am to 5:30pm 8:30am to 5:30pm 8:30am to 5:30pm 8:30am to 5:30pm 8:30am to 5:30pm

Inventive Builders Camp Your creative builder will have a chance to test their best building techniques. We will work on LEGO projects and use our imaginations to build our own projects. Campers will learn hands on techniques that will allow them to become creative thinkers, problem solvers and effectively work in organized team activities. For more information, contact TomSykesRecreationCenter@ MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704-432-4803. Ages 9 to 14 FULL

#53460 Jun 23-27 M-F #53461 Jun 30-Jul 3 M-Th #53462 Jul 7-11 M-F #53463 Jul 14-18 M-F #53464 Jul 21-25 M-F #53465 Jul 28-Aug 1 M-F #53466 Aug 4-8 M-F #53467 Aug 11-15 M-F

7:30am to 5:30pm 7:30am to 5:30pm 7:30am to 5:30pm 7:30am to 5:30pm 7:30am to 5:30pm 7:30am to 5:30pm 7:30am to 5:30pm 7:30am to 5:30pm

Hickory Grove Recreation Center #53452 Jun 23-27 M-F #53453 Jun 30-Jul 3 M-Th #53454 Jul 7-11 M-F #53455 Jul 14-18 M-F #53456 Jul 21-25 M-F #53457 Jul 28-Aug 1 M-F #53458 Aug 4-8 M-F #53459 Aug 11-15 M-F


Mallard Creek Recreation Center #53444 Jun 23-27 M-F #53445 Jun 30-Jul 3 M-Th #53446 Jul 7-11 M-F #53447 Jul 14-18 M-F #53448 Jul 21-25 M-F #53449 Jul 28-Aug 1 M-F #53450 Aug 4-8 M-F #53451 Aug 11-15 M-F


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#53468 Jun 16-20 M-F #53469 Jul 14-18 M-F #53470 Aug 4-8 M-F

9:00am to 5:00pm 9:00am to 5:00pm 9:00am to 5:00pm

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Summer Camps Adventures in Play

Sports Camp

A traditional outdoor day camp in keeping with the ‘No Child Left Inside’ initiative. Enrichment using the 4-H curriculum, active games and sports, art projects, swimming, social and self-directed opportunities, nature and environmental activities and lots of time to play outside. For more information, contact the Recreation Center listed. No camp July 4. Ages 6 to 12 $50.00

Sports Camp will offer a variety of nontraditional and traditional sports. Discipline, Sportsmanship, and Integrity are some character development traits that will be presented in this fun environment. Learn new skills as you choose a specialty sport each week. Camps are designed for all ability levels (no experience necessary). No Camp July 4. For more information, contact Revolution Park Sports Academy at 704-432-4963. Ages 8 to 9 $70.00

Methodist Home Recreation Center #53188 #53189 #53190 #53191 #53192 #53193 #53194 #53195

Jun 23-27 Jun 30-Jul 3 Jul 7-11 Jul 14-18 Jul 21-25 Jul 28-Aug 1 Aug 4-8 Aug 11-15

Revolution Park Sports Academy

M-F 8:30am to 5:30pm M-Th 8:30am to 5:30pm M-F 8:30am to 5:30pm M-F 8:30am to 5:30pm M-F 8:30am to 5:30pm M-F 8:30am to 5:30pm M-F 8:30am to 5:30pm M-F 8:30am to 5:30pm

Tuckaseegee Recreation Center #53172 Jul 7-11 #53182 Jun 30-Jul 3 #53183 Jul 14-18 #53184 Jul 21-25 #53185 Jul 28-Aug 1 #53186 Aug 4-8 #53187 Aug 11-15 #53196 Jun 23-27

M-F 8:30am to 5:30pm M-Th 8:30am to 5:30pm M-F 8:30am to 5:30pm M-F 8:30am to 5:30pm M-F 8:30am to 5:30pm M-F 8:30am to 5:30pm M-F 8:30am to 5:30pm M-F 8:30am to 5:30pm

This camp is a complete basketball-training program for athletes who are serious about improving their basketball skills. Each athlete will participate in intense, comprehensive, and challenging workouts consisting of individual skill development, small group instruction, and game simulation sessions. Participants will train like the pros and the program is for the serious, dedicated athlete ONLY. For more information contact 704-336-7655 or Clarence.Johnson@ MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or Alvis.James@ MecklenburgCountyNC.gov. Ages 12 to 16 $25.00

Teens

Martin Luther King School Recreation Site

Jr. Lifeguarding Camp An educational program that provides a foundation of aquatic and leadership knowledge, attitudes and skills, preparing them for future and successful completion of Starguard Lifeguarding. Must be able to swim 25 yards continuous / freestyle or breaststroke. For more information, contact Jody.Corum@ MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704-432-1141. Ages 11 to 14 $150.00

Ray’s Splash Planet #53159 Jul 7-11

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Elite Skills & Drills Basketball Camp

7:30am to 6:00pm

Summer 2014

(Girls Only) #53740 Jun 16-20 #53743 Jun 23-27 #53744 Jul 7-11 (Boys Only) #53749 Jul 14-18 #53775 Jul 21-25

M-F 9:00am to 1:00pm M-F 9:00am to 1:00pm M-F 9:00am to 1:00pm

Soccer & Frisbee Sports (Disc Golf-Ultimate Frisbee) #53314 Jun 23-27 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm Lacrosse & Adventure Sports #53319 Jun 30-Jul 3 M-Th 7:30am to 5:30pm Baseball & Fitness #53323 Jul 7-11 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm Football & Track #53325 Jul 14-18 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm Boxing & Martial Arts #53331 Jul 21-25 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm Golf & Tennis #53338 Jul 28-Aug 1 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm Wrestling & Field Sports #53335 Aug 4-8 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm Volleyball & Various Ball Games #53337 Aug 11-15 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm Ages 10 to 12 $70.00 Soccer & Frisbee Sports (Disc Golf-Ultimate Frisbee) #53316 Jun 23-27 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm Lacrosse & Adventure Sports #53322 Jun 30-Jul 3 M-Th 7:30am to 5:30pm Baseball & Fitness #53324 Jul 7-11 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm Football & Track #53327 Jul 14-18 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm Boxing & Martial Arts #53332 Jul 21-25 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm Golf & Tennis #53333 Jul 28-Aug 1 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm Wrestling & Field Sports #53334 Aug 4-8 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm Volleyball & Various Ball games (10-12) #53336 Aug 11-15 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm

M-F 9:00am to 1:00pm M-F 9:00am to 1:00pm

Winget School Recreation Site (Co-Ed) #53784 Jul 28-Aug 1

M-F 9:00am to 1:00pm

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Summer Camps BSA Merit Badge Workshop Week

McDowell Survival Camp

Each day this week different merit badge workshops will be offered at beautiful McDowell Nature Preserve. Choose from nine different badges. Scouts will work toward badges with certified counselors. Some badges will require pre/post work to complete all merit badge requirements. All badge materials will be provided. Please bring a bag lunch. Ages 11 to 17 $15.00 (Some Camps Full)

Pre-teens who are ready for bigger adventures can expect to climb mountains, paddle lakes, cook their own food and discover new places. There will be a survival challenge and as always, animal encounters, games, and creative play time are part of the camp experience. Pre-registration required; choose 1 week. Ages 10 to 12 FULL

McDowell Large Pavilion Nature Merit Badge - FULL #54001 Jul 28 M Cooking Merit Badge - FULL #54005 Jul 29 Tu

9:00am to 4:00pm 9:00am to 4:00pm

McDowell Medium Shelter Fishing Merit Badge #54008 Jul 28 M 9:00am to 4:00pm Bird Study Merit Badge - FULL #54007 Jul 29 Tu 9:00am to 4:00pm Mammals Merit Badge - FULL #54009 Jul 30 W 9:00am to 4:00pm Reptile and Amphibian Merit Badge - FULL #54011 Aug 1 F 9:00am to 4:00pm Ages 12 to 17

$15.00 / $35.00

McDowell Large Pavilion First Aid Merit Badge ($15.00) #54013 Jul 30 W 9:00am to 4:00pm Wilderness Survival Merit Badge ($35.00) (includes overnight) #54012 Jul 31-Aug 1 Th-F 9:00am to 12:00pm Ages 12 to 17

Green Crusaders Will you complete the quest towards sustainability? Can you harness the energy of the sun and wind? Will you stay afloat in your recycled boat? Witness cutting-edge sustainable solutions, take field trips to local businesses, and use your ingenuity and creativity to invent new ways to go green. No Camp on July 4. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 to 18 $120.00

McDowell Nature Center #53374 Aug 11-15 #53375 Aug 18-22

M-F M-F

9:00am to 4:00pm 9:00am to 4:00pm

McDowell Nature Center #53376 Jun 30-Jul 3 M-Th 9:00am to 4:00pm

Camp H2O Kids will have a splash at our water-themed camp! We will investigate everything from aquatic animals to water quality with cool, water-based activities and games. Some highlights are canoeing, stream explorations, Ray’s Splash Planet, and rafting at the U.S. National Whitewater Center. Ages 9 to 11 FULL

Latta Plantation Nature Center

$15.00

McDowell Medium Shelter Environmental Science Merit Badge - FULL #54010 Jul 31 Th 9:00am to 4:00pm

#53315 Jun 23-27 M-F 9:00am to 4:00pm #53317 Jul 14-18 M-F 9:00am to 4:00pm #53318 Jul 28-Aug 1 M-F 9:00am to 4:00pm

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 are listed within the guide. Phone and web registration requires payment with Visa or MasterCard only.

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Summer Camps

Outdoor Survival Camp Our environment provides everything we need to survive, as long as we have the skills to use it! Through fun, engaging activities and challenges, campers will learn how to work as a team outdoors. They will learn how to right an overturned canoe, navigate with a map and compass, build shelters, cook over a fire, and much more. This exciting week will be topped off with a camping experience! Ages 10 to 12 FULL

Latta Plantation Nature Center #53320 Jun 16-20 #53321 Aug 18-22

M-F 9:00am to 4:00pm M-F 9:00am to 4:00pm

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Grayson Skate Camp

A traditional day camp for youth in middle/high school. (Participants should have completed 6th grade) Travel with us as we participant in games, 4-H enrichment activities, outdoor play activities, fitness, field trips, swimming, arts and crafts and guest speakers. For more information, contact West Charlotte or Naomi Drenan Recreation Centers. No camp on July 4. Ages 12 to 15 $65.00

Campers will have scheduled time each day for instruction, learning new tricks and hanging out with fellow skaters. Participants will test out their new skills at other local skate parks. For more information contact NaomiDrenanRecreationCenter@ MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704-432-5231. Ages 12 to 14 $165.00

Naomi Drenan Recreation Center

#53126 Jul 7-11 M-F #53127 Jul 14-18 M-F #53128 Jul 21-25 M-F #53129 Jul 28-Aug 1 M-F #53130 Aug 4-8 M-F

#53105 Jun 23-27 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm #53106 Jun 30-Jul 3 M-Th 7:30am to 5:30pm #53107 Jul 7-11 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm #53108 Jul 14-18 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm #53109 Jul 21-25 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm #53110 Jul 28-Aug 1 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm #53111 Aug 4-8 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm #53112 Aug 11-15 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm

Grayson SkatePark 8:30am to 5:30pm 8:30am to 5:30pm 8:30am to 5:30pm 8:30am to 5:30pm 8:30am to 5:30pm

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West Charlotte Recreation Center #54391 Jun 23-27 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm #54392 Jun 30-Jul 3 M-Th 7:30am to 5:30pm #54393 Jul 7-11 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm #54394 Jul 14-18 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm #54395 Jul 21-25 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm #54396 Jul 28-Aug 1 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm #54397 Aug 4-8 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm #54398 Aug 11-15 M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm

Wild Adventures in Nature Discover the wild side of nature during this adventure camp focused on the wildlife of North Carolina. Highlights include kayaking and an overnight camping experience at Rock State Park Wed/Thu night. Ages 13 to 17 $165.00

Reedy Creek Nature Center #53671 Jul 28-Aug 1 M-F 9:00am to 4:00pm

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 are listed within the guide. Phone and web registration requires payment with Visa or MasterCard only.

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Family Adventure Camp Explore the great outdoors and the skills you need to do so...fire building, fishing, kayaking, and campfire cooking. Then cap it off with a camp out where we will sing songs, roast s’mores and take a Nature at Night Hayride before falling asleep in a private tent with your family. All gear and meals are provided (lunch: Thurs – Fri., dinner: Fri. night, and breakfast: Sat. morning). Additional family members are welcome to join us for the Friday evening campfire cookout and hayride for an additional fee. Registration required. Ages 5 and up $65.00

McDowell Nature Center #53720 Jun 12-13 #53725 Aug 7-8

Th-F 9:00am to 4:00pm Th-F 9:00am to 4:00pm

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