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Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation

Therapeutic Recreation Section

Karla Gray

TR Senior ManagerKarla.Gray@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov704.432.4322

Abby BergmanTR SpecialistAbigail.Bergman@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov704-432-4328

Karen HowardTR SpecialistKaren.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov704.432.4325

Ariel KliemTR SpecialistAriel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov704.432.4327

Shannon MaxwellTR SpecialistShannon.Maxwell@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov704-432-4331

Jana McMullenTR SpecialistJana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov704.432.4330

Stacey Thomas

TR SpecialistStacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov704-432-4326

Tari TurnerTR SpecialistTari.Turner@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov704-432-4329

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Therapeutic Recreation SectionContact Information Looking for something fun to do

this summer? Take a Look atthe Therapeutic

Recreation Summer Camps!!

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Programs by Age Group

PageCommunity/Parents 6

Youth 3,4,5

Teen 3,4,5

Young Adult 3

Programs by Category

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Socials and ClubsSupper Club 4TR Dance 4

SportsChallenger Flag Football 3Spirit Squad 3

Summer Camps 4,5

CommunitySummit 6

ParalympicsParatriathalon 6

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Supper Clubfor teens and adults, ages 13 and up with

disabilities

Marion Diehl Recreation Center

June 14th (Friday)- Luau

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

$7.00

Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Registration deadline: 1 week before each

program dateNO EXCEPTIONS!

Be part of a favorite tradition by spending anevening out with your friends! We will enjoy ahealthy meal before each TR Section Dancesign

up today!

TR Dancefor teens and adults, ages 13 and up, with

disabilities

Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadJune 14th (Friday)- Luau

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$8.00

TRinfo@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Pre-register or register at the door.

Challenger Flag FootballFor ages 8-25, with disabilities

Dont miss out on this exciting program offered in pa

nership by Mecklenburg County Park RecreationsTherapeutic Recreation Section, the Carolina PantherPop Warner Football. All children will be winners in league where everyone gets to play and be a STAR!

Registration begins June 3, 2013 and ends August 2,20123. No registrations will be accepted after this dat

Practices and games will be held behind the Marion DRecreation Center at the adaptive field starting inSeptember 2013.

For additional information contact Stacey at704-432-4326 orStacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

TR: Spirit SquadFor ages 8-25 with disabilities

The TR Spirit Squad is an eight week program offeredthe fall, and is partnered with Pop Warner and the Calina Panthers. The Spirit Squad offers an opportunity youth, teens, and young adults to participate in cheerl

ing and be a part of the team!

Please contact Ariel Kliem atAriel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov to register

Youth, Teen and Young Adult Programs

mailto:Karen.Howard@mecklenburgcountync.govmailto:Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.govmailto:Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.govmailto:Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.govmailto:Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.govmailto:Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.govmailto:Karen.Howard@mecklenburgcountync.gov

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YOUTH (ages 5-10):

Camp Fun Flics: for youth, ages 5-6 with disabilities.

Come and join us for a camp full of animated fun. Ex-plore the wonderful world of helping Nemo find matchingcolors and shapes. Learn about friends and sharing withBuzz Lightyear. How about arts and crafts with Shrek?

Lets work it out with Zebra Marty. This camp offers anarray of hidden educational treasures with great interactiveactivities, music, games, trips, exercise and more!

Location: Tom Sykes Recreation Center,1501 Euclid Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203

Fee: $100.00 per weekTime: 7:30 AM6:00 PMContact: Tari Turner at 704-432-4329 or

Tari.Turner@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Summer Camp Programs

PRE-SCHOOL (ages 2-4):

Imagination Station: for pre-school, ages 2-4 withdisabilities

Join us this summer on the Discovery Train! ImaginationStation will allow you to explore the world around youwhile making new friends! We will explore such thingsas science, art, health, music and sports & games! Eachweek will have a different theme such as: Chicka ChickaABCand The Very Hungry Caterpillar, which will allowyour child to use their imagination and creativity!Imagination Station is a great opportunity to introducechildren to a group recreation setting or allow forcontinued interaction with their peers during the summermonths. Theres no doubt, kids will enjoy this camp thatencourages non-stop fun and imagination!

Location: Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center,440 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC 28208

Fee: $100.00 per weekTime: 7:30 AM6:00 PMContact: Abigail Bergman at 704-432-4329 orAbigail.Bergman@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

X-Treme Kids: for youth ages 7-8 with disabilities

Campers will be engaged in sports, group games,playground fun, swimming, and other interactiveactivities, designed to promote friendship, fun, andsocial skills. We will exercise our minds and bodiesthrough music, dance, art projects, and by taking weeklyfield trips. Each week will have a different theme sokids can look forward to spending time under the sea,exploring dinosaurs, getting shipwrecked and more!

Location: Tom Sykes Recreation Center,1501 Euclid Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203

Fee: $100.00 per weekTime: 7:30 AM6:00 PMContacts: Stacey Thomas at 704-432-4326 orStacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Young Explorers: for youth, ages 9-10 withdisabilities

Join us for an 8-week summer camp full of fun andexploration where youth will enjoy many differenthands-on activities and group games. Get ready to comewith us on aJourney through the Jungle, Tropical

Exploration and more! We will enjoy weekly field tripsswimming, music, pottery, sports and outdoor activities.Children should bring a bag lunch with a drink each day

Location: Naomi Drenan Recreation Center,750 Beal St., Charlotte, NC 28211

Fee: $100.00 per weekTime: 7:30 AM6:00 PMContact: Shannon Maxwell at 704-432-4331Shannon.Maxwell@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

mailto:Tari.Turner@mecklenburgcountync.govmailto:Abigail.Bergman@mecklenburgcountync.govmailto:Stacy.Thomas@mecklenburgcountync.govmailto:Shannon.Maxwell@mecklenburgcountync.govmailto:Shannon.Maxwell@mecklenburgcountync.govmailto:Stacy.Thomas@mecklenburgcountync.govmailto:Abigail.Bergman@mecklenburgcountync.govmailto:Tari.Turner@mecklenburgcountync.gov

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Tweens (Ages 11-13)

Camp BE-Tween (For youth, ages 11-13 withdisabilities)

During this eight-week summer experience fortween-agers, well enjoy weekly field trips, swimming,sports, arts and crafts and much more! Join us as we exploreouter space, around the globe, our amazing brains and ourown backyards. BE active, BE yourself, BE curious,BE creativeat Camp BE-Tween!

Location: Clanton Pavillion, 3132 ManchesterAvenue, Charlotte, NC 28217

Fee: $100.00/ per weekTime: 7:30 AM6:00 PMContact: Karen Howard at 704-432-4325 or

Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Teens (Ages 14-16)

Summer Quest (For teens age, 14-16 with disabilities)

Summer Quest is an eight-week summercamp experience where teens will participatein hands-on activities, crafts, music and dance,and group games. We will enjoy weekly fieldtrips, swimming, sports, special events, andmuch more!Location: Methodist Homes Recreation Center,

3200 Shamrock Dr. Charlotte, NC 28215Fee: $100.00/ per weekTime: 7:30 AM6:00 PM

Contact: Ariel Kliem at 704-432-4327 orAriel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Summer Camp Programs

Teens (Ages 17-21)

Therapeutic Recreation

Experience Camp (TREC)

(For teens ages 17-21 with disabilities,and still in High School)

Spend your summer with friends andparticipate in sports, swimming, arts and crafts,music and art therapy, cooperative games,guest speakers and a weekly field trip.Location: Marion Diehl Recreation Center,

2219 Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC28210

Fee: $100.00/ per weekTime: 7:30 AM6:00 PMContact: Jana McMullen at 704-432-4330Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

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Community and Paralympic Programs

Summit Parent/Caregiver GroupAmelies Bakery and Caf (in NoDa), 2424 N.Davidson Street, 28205June 11 (Tuesday)7:008:00 p.m.

FREEparticipants may purchase foodKaren.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

A FREE monthly group for parents, guardians, andcaregivers that is facilitated by a TherapeuticRecreation staff person but is directed by the group

members. This informal group gives participants theopportunity to meet and talk with other parents andcaregivers who are experiencing the challenges ofparenting a child, teen or young adult with adisability. Join us in this comfortable setting as weshare resources, ideas, challenges and successes withothers who are on the same journey.

National Paratriathlon Training CampFor adults, age 18 and older, with physical disabili-tiesJune 7, 8, 9, 2013Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 TyvolaRoad, Charlotte, NC 28210Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

The camp's curriculum is designed for the beginnerwho is looking to start a training program or forexperienced paratriathletes who wish to further theirdevelopment.We also welcome those interested in learning moreabout programs for athletes with disabilities andtriathlon, including coaches, trainers, andvolunteers. For complete details contact JanaMcMullen, 704-432-4330.

mailto:Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.govmailto:Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.govmailto:Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.govmailto:Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov