in motion - summer 2016 edition
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Mount Pleasant Recreation's Official Magazine and Activity Guide. There’s a place at Mount Pleasant Recreation for everyone, and we all have one thing in common. We love to move. We are IN MOTION.TRANSCRIPT
MOTIONMOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE
SUMMER 2016
YOUTH & ADULT PROGRAMS
IN
Includes Your Complete
SUMMERRecreation Guide
FROM MUSIC TO TAEKWONDO
25 Years of SummerFUN!
R. L. JONES CENTERCELEBRATES
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TABLE OF CONTENTSImagine a Community IN MOTION ........................ 3
MEMORIES ON THE MOUND Rec Department Grad is College Bound ................. 4
YOUTH ATHLETICS – Quick Reference .................. 5
YOUTH ATHLETICST-Ball, Machine Pitch, Summer Basketball, Pre-season Football ................................................. 6
Watch Mount Pleasant “IN MOTION” on YouTube .............................................................. 7
A SPECIAL GOLFERFrom Mount Pleasant to China ................................ 8
THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONGolf, Kickball, Softball, Friday Socials ..................... 9
TENNIS ................................................................. 10
ADULT SPORTS LEAGUES ................................... 11
ADULT PROGRAMS ............................................. 12
NOT YOUR TYPICAL SENIOR CENTER .................................................. 13
BEHIND THE MASKMount Pleasant Chief Umpire Shares His Love for the Game ........................................... 14
WORK AT THE REC! Volunteer Opportunities ........................................ 14
MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION DEPARTMENT STAFF ........................................... 15
RECREATION FACILITY LOCATIONS .................. 16
HOW TO REGISTER ............................................. 18
Jones Center Pool Renovations WillMake You Want To DIVE RIGHT IN!...................... 19
AQUATIC PROGRAMS ......................................... 20
SUMMER SWIM LESSONS ................................... 24
YOUTH PROGRAMS ......................................... 26
SPECIAL EVENTS .............................................. 30
REFUND/TRANSFER POLICY ............................ 31
25 YEARS OF SUMMER FUN
A Letter from the Recreation Director
Dear Friends,
Once upon a time, 25 years ago, the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department was located at Alhambra Hall, with no gym and no pool. In looking over the land, many wanted a bigger and better facility and wished that something could be done. With the help of the fairy godmother and others, their wish was granted! Everyone in the town came together to help build a brand new recreation facility with an indoor pool and a new gym – the R.L. Jones Center.
The R.L. Jones Center has provided a place for 25 years of summer fun and excitement for children of all ages, even Mommy, Daddy, Grandma and Grandpa! That’s why this year we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the R.L. Jones Center, which ignited the growth of many more recreation facilities and activities for our community.
You are reading the first edition of the official Mount Pleasant Recreation Magazine, IN MOTION.
It’s our goal to keep Mount Pleasant residents active and bring an IN MOTION mind-set to the people of Mount Pleasant that will endure for generations.
IN MOTION brings a powerful message, an inspiring movement and a fresh, new look to show you the multitude of programs and athletics brought to you by your Mount Pleasant Recreation Department.
Whether you participate in our programs or use a facility in your free time, be a part of the IN MOTION movement as we bring in the next 25 years of recreation programs here at the R.L. Jones Center and other locations around town. If you stop by and visit us, you’ll see why we bring a smile to many and help you create memories for a lifetime!
With respect and gratitude,
Ken AyoubRecreation DirectorTown of Mount Pleasant
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A swimmer glides purposefully across the water, strong, repetitive strokes propelling her from one end of the pool to the other.
A golfer nails a nine iron, turf flying up from the ground as the small, dimpled ball starts its trajectory toward a soft landing on a manicured green.
A young ballet dancer stretches the arches of her feet as high as they can possibly go, reaching for the sky and moving gracefully to the soothing sounds of the accompanying music.
These stories have one thing in common. They represent an important goal of the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department: to keep the community “in motion.”
“Through recreation, a person, community or country can be steered in motion – in a positive, healthy and active direction,” said Recreation Marketing/PR Coordinator Cori Pavlicko, as she explained why “In Motion” is the new movement in Mount
Pleasant. “We believe that by creating facilities and programs that promote active lifestyles, minds and doors will be opened for the people of Mount Pleasant.”
The Recreation Department is a great place to learn, compete and generally have fun by participating in sports ranging from soccer to football to baseball to swimming and just about everything in between. But the Rec Department also offers a wide range of other activities that stimulate the mind and body and keep area residents “in motion.” Possibilities include music, ballet, fishing, crabbing, gymnastics, cheerleading and much more. There’s fun for the young and for the young at heart as well. Adults can stay active with yoga, tai chi, paddle boarding and boating classes and so much more.
With a wealth of indoor and outdoor activities, kids and grownups alike can enjoy all the Recreation Department has to offer year round and throughout the town, from the Woods-Flowers Soccer Complex on Patriots Point Boulevard, to the Thomasena Stokes-Marshall Senior Services Center on Von Kolnitz Road and to the G.M. Darby Building in the beautiful Old Village.
Pavlicko imagines a community IN MOTION and envisions bringing a mind-set that will endure for generations to the people of Mount Pleasant.
“There’s a place at Mount Pleasant Recreation for everyone, and we all have one thing in common.”
We love to move.
We are IN MOTION.
• 19,286 participants in athletics;
• 55,520 participants in programming;
• 2,667 members of the Senior Center;
• Daily attendance at Senior Center – 650;
• Senior Center averages more than 100 classes per week;
• Nearly 44,000 individuals registered for at least one
MPRD program in 2015;
• There are 11 different sports for ages 4 to 65+;
• There are 533 different programs for ages 6 months to
65+;
• Over a one-week period in October, there were 529
MPRD activities taking place from 6 a.m. to 11p.m.;
• The four community centers had over 1,300
participants last year.
Imagine a Community IN MOTION
THE MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION DEPARTMENTBY THE NUMBERS
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Kaden Hack might be well on his way to attaining his dream of someday pitching off of a Major League mound, but he’s unlikely to forget the lessons he learned about life and baseball during the time he spent in the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department’s baseball program.
Kaden, the son of Bob and Lisa Hack of Mount Pleasant, recently signed a letter of intent to pitch for South Georgia State College. Currently in his senior year at Wando High School, he’ll head for Douglas, Georgia, this fall, taking the next step toward his goal of toeing the rubber in Sun Trust Park, Citizens Bank Park or some other Big League venue. Regardless of where his journey takes him, he has fond memories of the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department, where he played from the age of 10 until his freshman year at Wando.
“The Rec Department shaped me. It made me the player and the person I am, on and off the field,” said Kaden, a left-handed pitcher.
Intent on paying his good fortune forward, Kaden still volunteers his time with the Rec Department, helping to coach younger players who also have aspirations of playing high school baseball and beyond.
“I’ve learned to grow as a coach. I’ve learned from coaches I’ve played for and against, how to be a better player, and to treat the game of baseball with respect,” he said.
Kaden is not the only coach in his family. Bob Hack has been coaching in the Mount Pleasant Recreation League since 2008, and, for the past two seasons, has helped out with the Moultrie Middle School team. He had nothing but good things to say about the program that helped shape his son’s future.
“For the size and number of kids, the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department does a really good job,” he commented. “There are lots of good coaches in the league, and Ryan Johnson does a good job of organizing things.”
Johnson, who coordinates the Department’s baseball program, knows how much work Kaden put in to earn a spot on a college roster.
“Kaden is definitely a special player to me,” he said. “He is a prime example that hard work pays off. His face just lights up when he talks to me about playing college ball and pitching this season with Wando. These are the stories I love and make what I do worthwhile.”
With a boost from the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department, Kaden Hack has taken one giant step forward toward Major League stardom. He doesn’t intend to give up the dream any time soon.
“I’m going to keep playing until they tell me I have to stop,” he said.
MEMORIES ON THE MOUND
“The Rec Department shaped me. It made me the player and the person
I am, on and off the field.”
Kaden Hack recently signed a letter of intent to play baseball for
South Georgia State College. Behind him are his parents, Lisa and
Bob Hack.
Rec Department Grad is College Bound
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ACTIVITY # ACTIVITY/SPORT SEASON REGISTRATION DATE
MIN AGE REQ BY DATE
AGE RANGE RESIDENTNON-RESIDENT
CONTACT
313980 Mount Pleasant Track Club Spring / Summer 3/13 - 3/28/16 12/31/16 7 - 1 8 $50/$100 Jay Rhodes
413800-01 Kickball Unified/ Therapeutic/ Special Olympics
Summer 4/3 - 4/18/16 9/1/15 5 - adult $15 Shelli Davis
413800-02 Softball Unified/Therapeutic/ Special Olympics
Summer 4/ 3 - 4/18/16 9/1/15 5 - adult $15 Shelli Davis
413900 Basketball Youth Summer 4/3 - 4/18/16 9/1/16 9 - 17 $50/$100 Terri Steed
403100 T-Ball Coed FUNdamental Summer 4/3 - 4/18/16 4/30/16 5 - 6 $50/$100 Shelli Davis
403150 Machine Pitch Coed FUNdamental
Summer 4/3 - 4/18/16 4/30/16 7 - 8 $50/$100 Shelli Davis
413200 Football Pre-Season Summer 5/15 - 6/6/16 9/1/16 8 - 14 $50/$100 Jay Rhodes
103400 Soccer FUNdamental Fall 7/10 - 7/25/16 9/1/16 5 - 8 $60/$110 Shelli Davis
113505 Developmental Soccer Program
Fall 6/5 - 6/27/16 8/1/16 8 - 14 $160/$210 Ian Evans
113500 Soccer Recreation Program Fall 7/10 - 7/25/16 9/1/16 9 - 17 $60/$110 Ian Evans
113800 Soccer Unified/ Therapeutic/ Special Olympics
Fall 7/10 - 7/25/16 9/1/16 5 - adult $20 Shelli Davis
113980 Cross Country MPTC Fall 7/10 - 7/25/16 12/31/16 7 - 18 $50/$100 Jay Rhodes
113150 Baseball Instructional Fall 7/10 - 9/13/16 4/30/17 7 - 14 $50/$100 Ryan Johnson
113125 Baseball Lowcountry Fall 7/10 - 7/25/16 4/30/17 9 - 18 $50/$100 Ryan Johnson
113602 Softball Lowcountry Fall 7/10 - 7/25/16 1/1/17 11 - 15 $50/$100 Scott Koth
113601 Softball Instructional Fall 7/10 - 7/25/16 1/1/16 7 - 12 $50/$100 Scott Koth
103200 Football FUNdamental Flag Fall 7/10 - 7/25/16 9/1/16 5 - 8 $50/$100 Shelli Davis
113200 Football Youth Tackle Fall 7/10 - 7/25/16 9/1/16 8 - 11 $50/$100 Jay Rhodes
113200 Football Middle School Fall 7/10 - 7/25/16 9/1/16 12 - 14 $50/$100 Jay Rhodes
113950 Basketball Academy Fall 7/10 - 7/25/16 girls 7/1/17 9 - 16 $50/$100 Terri Steed
113850 Volleyball Academy Fall 7/10 - 7/25/16 by grade 5th - 10th grade $50/$100 Terri Steed
113851 Volleyball Lowcountry Fall 7/10 - 7/25/16 by grade 6th - 8th grade $50/$100 Terri Steed
*Note that our registration dates are set in advance and are subject to change.
Please visit our website at www.mtpleasantrec.com for more information about each sport, or contact our Athletics Staff below:
Scott Koth
Ryan Johnson
Ian Evans
Shelli Davis
Terri Steed
Jay Rhodes
Garrett Heatherington
Matt Blakeney
Bernie Coaxum
YOUTH ATHLETICS - QUICK REFERENCE
Softball Coordinator ...................................................................................................... [email protected]
Baseball Coordinator ..............................................................................................rjohnson2@tompsc.com
Soccer Coordinator ......................................................................................................ievans@tompsc.com
FUNdamentals + Therapeutics Coordinator ................................................................sdavis@tompsc.com
Basketball + Volleyball Coordinator ............................................................................ [email protected]
Lacrosse + Track + Football Coordinator ...................................................................jrhodes@tompsc.com
Recreation Specialist .....................................................................................gheatherington@tompsc.com
Recreation Specialist ............................................................................................ [email protected]
Recreation Specialist ...............................................................................................bcoaxum@tompsc.com
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T-BALLAges: 5- and 6-year-olds, as of April 30, 2016. No age waivers will be considered.
• T-Ball is a co-ed program.
• Practices and games will begin in mid to late May.
Ten games are scheduled, but only eight will be
guaranteed. The first two rainouts or heatouts will not
be rescheduled.
• Practices and games will be two days a week, M-TH, at
5:30 p.m. or 6:45 p.m. (occasional Friday practices, too).
ACTIVITY #403100
MACHINE PITCH Ages: 7- and 8-year-olds, as of April 30, 2016. No age waivers will be considered.
• Machine Pitch is a co-ed program.
• Practices and games will begin in mid to late May.
Ten games are scheduled, but only eight will be
guaranteed. The first two rainouts or heatouts will not
be rescheduled.
• Practices and games will be two days a week, M-TH, at
5:30 p.m. or 6:45 p.m. (occasional Friday practices, too).
ACTIVITY #403150
FUNdamentals
YOUTH ATHLETICS
SUMMER BASKETBALLAges 9-17, as of Sept. 1, 2016.
• There is no post-season tournament.
• Players may request to be on certain teams.
• No organized travel teams will be permitted to
participate in this league (i.e.: AAU, YBOA, etc.) No
team can consist of more than three travel team players.
• Games will be played weekday evenings, with travel to
various gyms in Mount Pleasant, Charleston, Hanahan
and North Charleston.
• All coaches are volunteers. Coaches are needed!
ACTIVITY #413900Contact Terri Steed at 856-6078 or
email [email protected] for more information.
PRE-SEASON FOOTBALLAges 8-14, as of Sept. 1, 2016.
• This is a six-week instructional program designed to
prepare players for the upcoming fall 2016 football
season, without pads.
• Participants will be put through drills and conditioning
by college coaches and players.
• Sessions are held Mondays and Wednesdays from
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Park West Football Field.
ACTIVITY #413200Contact Jay Rhodes at 856-6076 or
email [email protected] for more information.
There are no special requests for particular teams, coaches or teammates in FUNdamental sports. MPRD will place participants
on teams based on side of town, school and/or neighborhood, to the best of our ability. However, there are no guarantees.
Team assignments will be made after registration ends.
Contact Shelli Davis at 884-2528 or email [email protected] for more information.
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SUMMER 2016
YOUTH & ADULT PROGRAMS
IN
Includes Your Complete
SUMMERRecreation Guide
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Nikki DeWitte, the 15-year-old daughter of Natasha and Jon DeWitte of Mount Pleasant, was one of two golfers representing the state of South Carolina. All costs except her airfare were covered by China’s Special Olympics program, according to Shelli Davis, who serves as the Recreation Department’s FUNdamentals/Therapeutic Recreation coordinator.
Davis helped raise funds to pay for airfare for Nikki, partially with a Web page and also through the program’s annual fundraiser at Patriots Point during Veterans Day weekend each year.
Davis pointed out that Nikki was the first Mount Pleasant resident to compete in the Special Olympics Golf Masters, which was established in 2012.
“Originally, five athletes and two coaches were going to go to China, but we ended up with seven golfers and three coaches,” Davis said.
Activities were slated to get underway April 24 and last through April 30. In addition to the golf competition, participants, coaches and family members had the opportunity to listen to presentations from experts on a wide range of subjects, including “Social Inclusion and Education Through Sport,” “How Art Can Overcome Communication Barriers” and “The Challenges of Inclusion.”
They also had the chance to attend workshops on coaching; teaching; music; art; physical education; crafts; dance and motion; and healthy lifestyles, among other subjects.
Davis said Nikki, a student at Wando High School, has been golfing for almost six of her 15 years. In addition to golf, she swims and plays soccer, basketball and kickball at the R.L. Jones Center on Egypt Road. The golfers hone their skills on the course at Patriots Point Links in Mount Pleasant. Davis said there are usually around 15 people in the Unified Golf Program, during a competitive season that runs from August through November.
“The people at Patriots Point have been great,” she commented. “They’ve really helped us out, and we appreciate it. Patriots Point Links has played a significant role in the overall success of this program, helping our athletes take advantage of many once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.”
Davis pointed out that participants in Mount Pleasant’s Therapeutic Recreation Program, golfers and those who prefer other sports, compete both in South Carolina and nationally each year. For instance, they have joined golfers from 13 other states and Canada in tournaments as far away as Florida, Arizona and New Jersey. Later this year, Davis expects to take seven golfers to Port St. Lucie, Florida, to face off against national competition.
Nikki DeWitte, meanwhile, has paved the way for other local athletes to spread the word around the world about the Lowcountry and the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department.
A SPECIAL GOLFER
FromMount Pleasant to China
Only seven American golfers were scheduled to compete in the Special Olympics
Golf Masters in Macau, China in April 2016, and one of them is a participant in
the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department’s Unified Golf Program.
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THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONTherapeutic Recreation is born from the idea that all members of the community, regardless of their level of ability, have the
right to leisure. Our goal is to remove the barriers that may keep some people from participating in recreational activities. Through
recreation, participants have the opportunity to become more active, learn a new sport and improve social skills, all the while
making new friends! Unified Sports brings youth and adults with and without disabilities together on a team. Smaller fields and
modified equipment may be used to ensure fairness and safety for all.
Volunteers are needed for all sports! Contact Shelli Davis at 843-884-2528 or email [email protected] for more information.
GOLF• Ages 10+/all abilities• Tuesdays, 4:30-6 p.m. at Patriots Point Links• Cost - $15 per session• Activity #116800 September - November
Registration Begins July 10• Activity #316800 March - May
Registration Begins February 2017 - (ongoing)
KICKBALL• Ages 5 to adult/all abilities• Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. at the R.L. Jones Center, from
June 2 - July 28• Cost - $15• Activity #413800-01 • Registration Begins April 3 - (ongoing)
SOFTBALL• Ages 5 to adult/all abilities• Mondays, 6-7 p.m. at the R.L. Jones Center,
from June 6 - August 1• Cost - $15• Activity #413800-02 • Registration Begins April 3 - (ongoing)
• All ages/all abilities
• Locations and activities vary each month
FRIDAY SOCIALS• Generally the third Friday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m.
• Cost - $5 per social
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Contact Matt Hansen at 856-2162 or email [email protected] for more information.
MOUNT PLEASANT TENNIS COMPLEX MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
TENNIS
MEMBERSHIP TYPE RESIDENT FEE NON-RESIDENT FEE
Adult annual membership (ages 18-54) $135 $306
Senior annual membership (55+) $95 $251
Family annual membership (all family members) $250 $476
USTA League seasonal membership – per season. This fee
applies to USTA spring, mixed doubles, combo doubles and fall leagues
$50 $90
PRIVATE TENNIS LESSON RATES• Available at Mount Pleasant Tennis Complex, Royall Avenue. Tennis Courts or Park West Tennis Courts.
• Instructors are Head Tennis Professional Clay Maynor, Assistant Tennis Pros Chris Waters, Or Dekel and Tim Kealy.
• Lessons can be purchased individually or in a package.
LESSON TYPE RESIDENT FEE
NON-RESIDENT FEE
30 minutes $30 $45
45 minutes $45 $60
60 minutes $60 $90
45 minutes / 2 players $50 $80
60 minutes / 2 players $65 $95
LESSON TYPE RESIDENT FEE
NON-RESIDENT FEE
Package of (4) - 30 minutes $110 $140
Package of (4) - 45 minutes $165 $195
Package of (4) - 60 minutes $220 $250
Package of (8) - 60 minutes $400 $430
JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICSMPRD Tennis Professionals concentrate on fundamental stroke development, introduction of rules and scoring, while strongly promoting sportsmanship. As players progress, competition and strategy is emphasized, preparing players for USTA tournaments and scholastic tennis.
SESSION IV ACTIVITY NUMBER
LEVEL AGE TIME DAY FEES RESIDENT/ NON RESIDENT
May 2-19
3 week
session
Tier Tournament
Monday, Tuesdayand/or
Thursday
#318110-22 Tier Red 4 - 7 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. T or TH $21/$36
#318110-23 Tier Red 4 - 7 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. T and TH $42/$57
#318110-24 Tier Orange 8 - 10 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. T or TH $39/$54
#318110-25 Tier Orange 8 - 10 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. T and TH $69/$99
#318110-26 Tier Green 10 - 16 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. T or TH $60/$90
#318110-27 Tier Green 10 - 16 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. T and TH $105/$136
#318110-28 Tier Tournament Per Pro 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. 1 day $60/$90
#318110-29 Tier Tournament Per Pro 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. 2 days $105/$135
#318110-30 Tier Tournament Per Pro 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. 3 days $156/$186
May 2-16
3 week
session
#318110-19 Tier Red 4 - 7 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. M $21/$36
#318110-20 Tier Orange 8 - 10 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. M $39/$54
#318110-21 Tier Green 10 - 16 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. M $39/$54
May 2-16
3 week
session
#318110-16 Tier Red 4 - 7 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. M $21/$36
#318110-17 Tier Orange 8 - 10 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. M $39/$54
#318110-18 Tier Green 10 - 16 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. M $39/$54
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Summer 2016 Session begins June 7, 2016
$15/clinic, resident ................................ $30/clinic, non-resident
Players Package: Expires August 11, 2016
7 clinics/$80, resident ................................... $110, non-resident
Players Package applies to Drill and Play Clinic only
DRILL & PLAYMount Pleasant Tennis Complex:
Tuesday 6 - 7 p.m. and Thursday 6 - 7 p.m.
CARDIO TENNIS60-minute conditioning class that will help you take your game
to the next level. Enjoy heart-pumping music while hitting a ton
of balls!
Mount Pleasant Tennis Complex: Monday 6 - 7 p.m.
Royall Avenue Courts: Wednesday 6 - 7 p.m.
TENNIS BALL MACHINE is now available. Please call
856-2162 to reserve.
ADULT TENNIS CLINICS
Do you miss “suiting up” and playing the sport you love? Mount Pleasant Recreation’s Adult Sports leagues provide a perfect opportunity
to get active and be social through friendly competition. Go to www.MtPleasantRec.com for more information on how to start a team.
ADULT SPORTS LEAGUES
Our Adult Tennis Clinics are a great place for both beginners and seasoned players to fine tune their strokes and get exercise in a fun
and non-competitive atmosphere. Led by Mount Pleasant Tennis Professionals, the clinics take small groups through drills and situational
match play. Participants often find that this is a great place to meet other players who become hitting partners and USTA teammates.
Please call 856-2162 to reserve a spot in all adult clinics.
PACKET PICK-UP SPORT SEASON FEE DEADLINE GROUPS FEE CONTACT
ONLINE Softball Spring 2/2/2016 Men's Open Women's Men's Thursday
$500 Scott Koth
ONLINE Soccer Spring 3/14/2016 Coed $725 Ian Evans
ONLINE Softball Summer 5/3/2016 Men's Open Coed Church
$500 Scott Koth
ONLINE Basketball Summer 4/26/2016 Women’sMen’s Open-CompetitiveMen’s 30 & OverMen’s Open-Recreation
$500 Men$250 Women
Terri Steed
ONLINE Softball Fall 8/4/2016 Men's Open Coed Men's Thursday
$500 Scott Koth
ONLINE Flag Football Fall 8/3/2016 Open $550 Jay Rhodes
ONLINE Soccer Fall 8/16/2016 Coed $725 Ian Evans
ONLINE Baseball Fall 8/5/2016 Men's League $1,000 Ryan Johnson
ONLINE Basketball Winter 10/20/2016 Women'sMen’s Open-CompetitiveMen’s 30 & OverMen’s Open-Recreation
$500 Men$250 Women
Terri Steed
All Adult Sports registration is at the R.L. Jones Center. The Town of Mount Pleasant Alcohol/Drug Policy: Our fields are family friendly. Therefore, alcohol and tobacco products
are prohibited.
SENIOR MEN’S AND WOMEN’S PROGRAMMonday, Wednesday and Friday morning. Senior Annual Membership is required. Mount Pleasant Tennis Complex
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ADULT YOGAThrough the practice of connecting the mind, body and breath, you will release stress, energize and tone the body, increase your flexibility and improve your balance.Please bring a mat to class. Adult Yoga is for participants of all ability levels.
Terri Martin, RYT-200 certified/ registered yoga teacher through the Yoga Alliance.
Park West
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #6/6 - 7/18 7 - 8 p.m. M 425120-01
7/25 - 8/29 7 - 8 p.m. M 625120-01
$50 residents ....................$80 non-residents (per session) .........................(no class July 4) Class size: Min. 4 .............................Max. 20
ADULT TAI CHIThis is a form of meditative, low-impact exercise. There are many mind/body benefits, including improvement in balance, strength, immune system functioning, relaxation and feeling of well-being.
Kaye Finch
June-July classes will be held at Alhambra Hall.
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #5/2 - 8/1 10 - 11 a.m. M #425114-01
$144 residents ................$174 non-residents (per 12-week session) or$72 residents .................$102 non-residents(2 installments)Class size: Min. 3 .............................Max. 20(no class May 30, July 4)
KAYAKING 101 QUICKSTART TO KAYAKINGAges 16 and upLearn about safety and the skills you’ll need to paddle on easy, flat water.
Nature Adventures Outfitters ACA certified staff.
Shem Creek Boat Landing, 529 Mill St. (Location subject to change)
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #6/27 9 a.m.-noon M 425125-01
7/25 9 a.m.-noon M 625125-01
8/29 9 a.m.-noon M 625125-02
$50 residents-$80 non-residents (per session) Class size: Min. 2 .............................Max. 12
ESSENTIALS OF KAYAK TOURINGAges 16 and upIntroduction to the sport of coastal kayaking. Learn strokes, maneuvers, landing and launching, equipment and gear, basic rescues, safety and coastal dynamics of tides, currents and winds.
Nature Adventures Outfitters ACA certified staff.
Shem Creek Boat Landing, 529 Mill St. (Location subject to change)
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #6/29 9:30 a.m.-
4:30 p.m.W 425125-02
7/27 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
W 625125-03
8/31 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
W 625125-04
$95 residents .......... $125 non-residents/day Class size: Min. 2 .............................Max. 12
KAYAKING SELF AND ASSISTED RESCUES WORKSHOPAges 16 and upIncludes wet exit and several techniques on how to get yourself back in a kayak from water and assisting others back in their kayaks.
Nature Adventures Outfitters ACA certified staff
Shem Creek Boat Landing, 529 Mill St. (location subject to change)
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #6/27 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. M 425125-03
7/25 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. M 625125-05
8/29 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. M 625125-06
$50 residents ............ $80 non-residents/day Class size: Min. 2 .............................Max. 12
QUICKSTART YOUR PADDLE BOARDAges 16 and upThis course emphasizes safety, enjoyment and the skills you’ll need to paddle board on easy, flat water.
Nature Adventures Outfitters ACA certified staff.
Shem Creek Boat Landing, 529 Mill St.
(Location subject to change)
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #6/30 9 a.m.-noon TH 425125-04
7/28 9 a.m.-noon TH 625125-07
9/1 9 a.m.-noon TH 125125-02
$50 residents ............ $80 non-residents/day Class size: Min. 2 .............................Max. 12
ESSENTIALS OF STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDINGAges 16 and upParticipants will develop and refine the skills they need to paddle effectively in conditions where wind, waves and current are an issue.Participants will increase their knowledge of SUP equipment.
Nature Adventures Outfitters ACA certified staff.
Shem Creek Boat Landing, 529 Mill St. (Location subject to change)
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #6/27 9:30 a.m.-
4:30 p.m.M 425125-05
7/25 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
M 625125-08
8/29 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
M 625125-09
$75 residents .......... $105 non-residents/day Class size: Min. 2 .............................Max. 12
BOATING EDUCATION AND SAFETY COURSEAll agesParticipants will learn how to properly operate all types of boats and personal watercraft. Participants will learn about coastal rivers, channels, buoys, channel markers and navigational techniques.
Tom Harper
G. M. Darby Building
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #6/27, 6/29 6:00 p.m. -
9:30 p.m.
M, W #425403-01
$55 residents ....................$85 non-residents (per two-day session)
Additional family members: $25 resident .......................$40 non-residentClass size: Min. 5 .............................Max. 20
ADULT PROGRAMS
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The Senior part of the name of the Thomasena Stokes-Marshall Senior Services Center in Mount Pleasant might be a little bit misleading. After all, the Center is not a place where seniors who have nothing else to do sit around playing board games and talking about the good old days.
Instead, members enjoy a wide range of activities at the Center, which was built in 2008 and doubled in size to 15,000 square feet five years later. Town officials were pleasantly surprised by just how popular the Senior Center would become.
The Center offers an average of more than 100 classes a week, and the workout room, which is a beehive of activity throughout the day, has virtually every type of exercise machine available. The building also houses an aerobics room, a café, a prep kitchen, a screened porch, a card room, classrooms, an arts and crafts room – and even a serenity garden.
Approximately 650 people visit the Senior Center every day, taking advantage of an array of classes aimed at keeping their bodies fit and their minds alert. Exercise classes include Zumba, strength training, Pilates, tai chi, yoga, balance and Row-bics. Members also can be found enjoying basketball, pickle ball, pingpong and billiards, and social events such as coffees, potluck lunches and health and wellness seminars also are popular.
Many members take advantage of the opportunity to take painting – watercolor, oil acrylics – and drawing classes, while others learn to dance or look forward to taking trips with their
fellow members, both local and out-of-town excursions.Charleston County residents pay only $125 per year to
belong to the Senior Center, while non-county residents are charged $250.
The Senior Center, located on Von Kolnitz Road, has even served as a somewhat of a recruiting tool for the town, according to Thomasena Stokes-Marshall, the former Mount Pleasant Town Council member who worked tirelessly to assure that the Center would be built.
“I’ve known people who have made a trip to Mount Pleasant, toured the facilities and moved here because of our Senior Center and the services it provides,” Stokes-Marshall commented during an interview with Mount Pleasant Magazine.
NOT YOUR TYPICAL SENIOR CENTER
A PREMIER SENIOR RECREATIONAL FACILITY 50+www.MtPleasantRec.com/SeniorCenter
(843) 856-2166
SENIOR CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION:Mon-Thu 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fri 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Sat 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
MEMBERSHIP FEES$125/ Year for Charleston County Residents
$250/ Year for Non-residents
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Each year, hundreds of volunteers are teaming up with the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department to help young people in our community develop their knowledge and skills. Behind every child’s success story, there is a parent, mentor, friend or volunteer. As a Recreation Volunteer, you can share your skills and experience to help transform a new generation of confident, creative, young leaders in our Mount Pleasant community.
HOW TO VOLUNTEERWe’ll help you find volunteer opportunities that match your skills and experience! Call (843) 884-2528 for more information.
As a youngster, Orlando Sutton played baseball on a diamond carved out of a North Carolina turkey farm. Today, he participates in the game he loves on the well-manicured fields of the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department.
As the Rec Department’s chief umpire, he still gets to enjoy the game that captured his fancy back when he wiled away his time on his own personal field of dreams. He started calling balls and strikes in 1993, when he lived in Michigan, and he’s been the man behind the mask in Mount Pleasant since 2010.
“I like umpiring, and it keeps me close to the game,” said Sutton, who calls baseball as well as slow-pitch and fast-pitch softball in all age groups, from 8-year-olds all the way up to the adult leagues.
Sutton grew up in the tiny town of Seven Springs, North Carolina, which in 2013 had a population of only 112. He said the kids who play in Mount Pleasant are very fortunate to have the opportunity to compete on the town’s top-notch facilities.
He added that in addition to his reverence for the game, he umpires because it gives him the chance to have a positive impact on the lives of Mount Pleasant’s youngsters.
“I know I’ve made an impact on some kids because some will tell me I was the best umpire they ever had. Just that compliment is worth all the effort,” he said.
Sutton pointed out that umpires can make a difference simply by encouraging youngsters to make the most of their God-given ability, as a player or even as an umpire.
Mount Pleasant Chief Umpire Shares His Love for the Game
BEHIND THE MASK
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESBecome a Youth Sports Coach
Chaperone Sock HopsSwim with the Piranhas Swim Team
Coach our CheerleadersStaff Special Events & more!
If you’re ready to get back in the game, the Rec Department is always looking for more umpires. You can also check out other job opportunities at www.tompsc.com/jobs.
WORK AT THE REC!
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MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION STAFF
BY LOCATION R. L. JONES CENTER 843-884-2528
Ken Ayoub DirectorSteve Gergick Deputy DirectorKaren Bedenbaugh Executive SecretaryCorinne Pavlicko Marketing/Public RelationsJimmy Millar Athletic Division ChiefStacey Harrington Program Division ChiefSarah Garner Executive Office ManagerMelissa Estrada Accounting TechnicianJeff Garrard Aquatics CoordinatorRyan Johnson Baseball/Wrestling CoordinatorScott Koth Softball CoordinatorIan Evans Soccer CoordinatorShelli Davis FUNdamental/TR CoordinatorAnne Selner Program Recreation SpecialistBernie Coaxum Athletic Recreation SpecialistGarrett Heatherington Athletic Recreation SpecialistMatt Blakeney Athletic Recreation SpecialistLauren Meyer Aquatic Recreation SpecialistJohnny Branch Aquatic Recreation SpecialistDiana Drake Admin Assistant/AthleticsTiffani Walker Admin Assistant/ProgramsKaren Washington Administrative ClerkLinda Zinnikas Administrative Clerk
PARK WEST PROGRAM BUILDING 843-856-2196Mark Friedrich Program Recreation SpecialistChris Braggs Administrative Assistant
PARK WEST GYM 843-856-6076 or 856-6078Jay Rhodes Track/Football/Lacrosse Coordinator
Terri Steed Basketball/Volleyball Coordinator
PARK WEST POOL 843-856-2536Meghan Snow Aquatic Recreation SpecialistDeborah Llaro Administrative Assistant
MOUNT PLEASANT TENNIS CENTER 843-856-2162Matt Hansen Tennis CoordinatorClay Maynor Head Tennis Professional
G. M. DARBY BUILDING 843-849-2061Tina Carter Programming CoordinatorFlorine Russell Program Recreation SpecialistSandi McGee Administrative Clerk
COMMUNITY CENTERSGenet Robinson Remley’s Point 843-849-2059Deborah Middleton Greenhill 843-856-2172Joselyn Mathews Miriam Brown 843-881-7386
THOMASENA STOKES-MARSHALL SENIOR SERVICES CENTER 843-856-2166
Sherrie Pompeii Senior Recreational SpecialistKristen Briley Senior Recreational SpecialistRhea Pitts Administrative AssistantJackie Lawson Administrative Clerk
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Mount Pleasant Recreation Department is always seeking sponsors. It’s a great way to advertise your business and support your community! For more information, go to www.mtpleasantrec.com or contact Brad Eggert at [email protected].
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A. CHERYLL WOODS-FLOWERS (PATRIOTS POINT) SOCCER COMPLEX 85 Patriots Point Blvd. 5 lighted soccer fields & playground
B. TOWN HALL COMPLEX 100 Ann Edwards Lane Outdoor track, football field & gym
C. REMLEY’S POINT COMMUNITY CENTER 363 6th Ave. (off Mathis Ferry Rd.) 843-849-2059 Activity building, playground & outdoor lighted basketball court Hours: Mon - Fri 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Summer 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Sat 11:00 a. m. - 5:00 p.m. (Summer 12 noon - 4:00 p.m.)
D. GREENHILL PARK COMMUNITY CENTER 707 York St. (off Mathis Ferry Rd.) 843-856-2172 Activity building, playground & outdoor lighted basketball court Hours: Mon - Fri 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Summer 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Sat 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Summer 12 noon - 4:00 p.m.)
E. THOMASENA STOKES-MARSHALL SENIOR SERVICES CENTER 840 Von Kolnitz Road (off Mathis Ferry Rd.) 843-856-2166 Fitness room, exercise classrooms, yoga room, card room, library, serenity garden, member lounge & café, fitness classes, social and educational programs for seniors Hours: Mon - Thur 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Fri 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sat 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sunday Closed
F. JAMES B. EDWARDS ELEMENTARY FIELDS 855 Von Kolnitz Road (off Mathis Ferry Rd.) Multi-purpose Field
G. OLD WANDO HIGH SCHOOL 1536 Mathis Ferry Road (at Whipple Road) Lighted baseball, track & multi-purpose field, plus 2 batting tunnels
H. TRIDENT ACADEMY 1455 Wakendaw Road (off Mathis Ferry Rd.) Soccer field & gym
I. MOUNT PLEASANT (MUGSY KERR) TENNIS COMPLEX 889 Whipple Road 843-856-2162 12 hard courts, 3 clay courts lighted, playground & baseball/multi-purpose field. Hours: Mon - Thur 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fri 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sun Noon - 5:00 p.m.
J. R.L. JONES CENTER/ JIMMY SEIGNIOUS FIELDS 391 Egypt Road 843-884-2528 25 yard Indoor heated pool/locker rooms; gym, activity rooms, supervised skate park, lighted batting tunnels, playground, softball & athletic fields Hours: Mon - Thur 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Fri 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sat 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Closed
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Mathis Ferry
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Long Point Rd
I-526 Egypt Rd
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Rifle Rang
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Hungry Neck
Venning
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6th Ave
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Center
St.RoyalMiddle
Hale Rd
Six Mile
Hwy 17 N
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Hwy 17 N
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Park West Blvd
Faison Rd
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York St
Pitt St
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R. ROTIS M. PICKETT (PITT STREET) BRIDGE 990 Pitt St. Passive Park
S. DUFFY BASEBALL (CENTER STREET) COMPLEX 615 Center St. 3 lighted baseball fields, multi-purpose court & batting tunnel
T. SPEIGHTS FIELD/REID FIELD 530 Reid St. (Off Simmons Street) 2 baseball fields
U. OLD WHITESIDES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1120 Rifle Range Road 1 softball field, 1 multi-purpose field
V. JOE GAWRYCH BASEBALL COMPLEX-SLOAN PARK 1559 Rifle Range Road (next to Mount Pleasant Waterworks) 3 lighted baseball fields, 2 batting tunnels & playgrounds
W. MPRD PARK WEST RECREATION COMPLEX 1251 Park West Blvd. (Off Highway 17 North) 2 lighted tennis courts, activity building, indoor pool, baseball, softball, soccer, football fields, 3 batting tunnels, multi-purpose field, 2 court gym, outdoor track, lake pavilion, outdoor volleyball court, walking trails PARK WEST PROGRAM BUILDING 843-856-2196 M -F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PARK WEST GYM 843-856-6076 Building hours vary depending on season. PARK WEST POOL 843-856-2536 Hours: Mon - Thur 7:00 a.m. - 8:15 p.m. F 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sat 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Closed
X. CARIO MIDDLE SCHOOL 350 Thomas Cario Blvd. Lighted multi-purpose fields
Y. MPRD CAROLINA PARK SPORTS FIELDS 1260 Recreation Way (Off Faison Road) 4 lighted multi-purpose fields
Z. WANDO HIGH SCHOOL 1000 Warrior Way
AA. FUTURE RIFLE RANGE ROAD PARK
K. KEARNS PARK Etiwan Pointe Drive-Passive Park
L. MOULTRIE MIDDLE SCHOOL 645 Coleman Blvd. Lighted football/soccer field
M. MIRIAM BROWN COMMUNITY CENTER 118 Royall Ave. 843-881-7386 Activity building, playground, lighted outdoor basketball court Same center hours as Remley’s Point (C)and Greenhill (D).
N. G. M. DARBY BUILDING 302 Pitt St. 843-849-2061 Music & art activity rooms, stage & performance area Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
O. JAMES B. EDWARDS PASSIVE PARK 320 Royall Ave.
P. JULIAN WESTON TENNIS COURTS 330 Royall Ave.
Q. ALAMBRA HALL &PARK 131 Middle St. 843-849-2053 Reception hall, meeting room, open green space, playground, & horseshoe pit Rentals: 843-849-2022
RECREATION FACILITY LOCATIONS
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1. REGISTER ONLINEwww.mtpleasantrec.com/register NEW USERS: To use our online registration program, you must have previously registered for an activity with the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department. If you are a new member, you will need to stop in one of our Recreation Centers to get registered. *Refer to #3, “Walk-in.”
RETURNING USERS: If you do not remember your user name or password, click on “Forgot Password” and follow the directions. Your user name and password will be emailed to you in two emails.
GUIDELINES: We recommend perusing the brochure and choosing your activities prior to logging in. Note the activity number assigned to each activity, as it will be helpful when registering. Mount Pleasant Recreation Department only accepts VISA and MASTERCARD. No discounts are given online. Registration dates are set in advance and subject to change. Refer to our website, information sheets or call for an update.
How to register online:1. Go to www.mtpleasantrec.com/register 2. Enter your user name and password 3. Select category 4. Click on the cart icon next to the activity 5. “Enroll Now” (the button will appear at the very bottom of the screen) 6. Select a household member to enroll 7. “Add to Cart” 8. Enter your payment information
MPRD POLICY: Anyone and everyone, regardless of ability, may register for a program through the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department. All Recreation Department buildings are accessible to all persons. Those needing special assistance should notify the center in advance.
2. MAIL-IN You can also register by mail by completing the registration form (Program and/or Youth Athletics) available online at www.mtpleasantrec.com. Click on Departments, Recreation, and then Registration Guidelines. The form is a PDF and you will need Acrobat Reader to download it.
3. WALK-IN Register in person at the R. L. Jones Center Monday-Saturday or at the G. M. Darby Building or Park West Programming Building, Monday-Friday.
CHECK POLICY: A charge of $25 will apply for any check returned from the bank. Local address, South Carolina driver’s license # and a date of birth are required on all checks received.
SCHOLARSHIP: Scholarship forms and all documents must be turned in at the R. L. Jones Center located at 391 Egypt Road ten (10) days before open registration. For complete scholarship information, visit our website under REGISTRATION GUIDELINES.
CANCELLATION: We reserve the right to cancel any camp in which we do not receive the minimum number of participants.
RAINOUT INFORMATIONCheck field closings and game cancellations due to badweather: Visit www.rainout.com and search Mount Pleasant Recreation Department, then sign up for text/email alerts or visit the Rainout page of our website: www.tompsc.
JOIN THE RECREATION EMAIL CLUB For the best stories from Mount Pleasant Recreation deliveredright to your inbox, text MPREC to 22828 to sign up for ournewsletter.
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Twenty-five years after it opened its doors to the citizens of Mount Pleasant, the R.L. Jones Center has been given a facelift that will enhance its standing as a top-notch recreation facility.
The renovated, 25-yard indoor heated pool at the town’s recreation facility on Egypt Road reopened in January 2016. Aquatic Recreation Specialist Lauren Meyer is confident that updating the pool will go a long way toward helping the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department achieve its goal of providing the residents of Mount Pleasant with an array of options to fill their recreational needs.
“Every new facility renovation helps to strengthen the quality of life for our community, allowing us to positively impact our residents’ lives by helping them stay active and fit,” she commented.
The renovations were certainly worth the inconvenience of having to shut the pool down for a while, according to Mount Pleasant Recreation Director Ken Ayoub. He pointed out that he appreciates the community’s patience while the pool was closed.
“While we are very pleased that the work was done in the established time frame, we are very grateful and appreciative of the patience and understanding that our many uses of the pool exhibited during the renovation,” Ayoub commented.
The Recreation Department is celebrating the completion of the pool renovations in 2016, but, just as important, it is also marking the Jones Center’s 25th birthday. A celebration of its 25 years in existence was held March 19.
To find out more about aquatics programs at either of the town’s pools – at the R.L. Jones Center or the Park West location – contact Aquatics Coordinator Jeff Garrard at [email protected].
DIVE RIGHT IN!JONES CENTER POOL RENOVATIONS
WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO
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MINNOWSGET READY FOR SUMMER SWIM SEASON!Ages 5-12
• Learn basic pre-season stroke technique;
• Emphasis on stroke technique and improving the four
competitive strokes, individual medley, starts and turns;
• Must be able to swim from one end of the pool to the
other;
• Optional, prorated 1/2 fee to swim from May 1-12.
Coaches: Kristen Metz, Paul Curran, Louis Bayles
R.L. Jones Pool
DATE TIME ACTIVITY #
M/W/F 3:25 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. 312300-03
(Fridays at Park West Pool)
$50 residents ....................................$80 non-residents/monthly
Min. 5 .............................................................................Max. 65
Coaches: Susan James, Debra Atkinson, Paul Curran
Park West Pool
DATE TIME ACTIVITY #
T/TH/F 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. 312302-03
$50 residents ....................................$80 non-residents/monthly
Min. 5 .............................................................................Max. 65
Coaches: Susan James, Debra Atkinson
Park West Pool
DATE TIME ACTIVITY #
M/W 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. 312303-03
$45 residents ....................................$60 non-residents/monthly
Min. 5 .............................................................................Max. 40
AQUATICSThe Mount Pleasant Recreation Aquatics Program provides a safe and inviting environment that is accessible to the community.
All programs are designed to accommodate beginning, intermediate and advanced swimmers, as well as individuals with varying
levels of ability, knowledge and expertise.
• Lifeguard services (rescues, first aid and water safety
programs);
• W.A.T.E.R. program;
• Swim lessons;
• Non-competitive swimming;
• Aerobic exercise classes;
• American Red Cross certification classes;
• Leadership skills/learning opportunities.
MEMBERSHIP FEES:Yearly resident membership:
Individual: $25/$2 each visit ............... Family: $70/$2 each visit
Yearly non-resident membership: ...................$175/$2 each visit
LAP AND RECREATIONAL SWIMMINGCheck the pool schedule or our website for daily opportunities
to swim laps or for recreational swimming.
www.MtPleasantRec.com.
Lap swim passes available upon request.
FACILITY INFORMATION
R. L JONES CENTER POOL391 Egypt Road | Phone: 843-884-2528
Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Friday 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
PARK WEST POOL1251 Park West Blvd. | Phone: 843-856-2536
Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Friday 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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SUMMER SWIM LEAGUEREGISTRATION: MARCH 7 - MAY 13
Ages 5-18
• For children who love to swim but do not want the year
round commitment of joining a USA Swimming program;
• Learn the fundamentals of swimming while enjoying a
fun environment;
• Compete in several local swim meets (optional);
• Parents are required to volunteer for three swim meets;
• Swim meets will be held on Wednesdays.
Coaches: Kristen Metz, Susan James, Chelsey White,
Victoria Klein
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY # LOCATION
6/4 -7/16 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. T/TH 612302-01 R. L. Jones
6/4 -7/16 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. T/TH 612302-02 Park West
6/4,11,18 Noon - 1 p.m. S Park West
$100 residents ..............................................$130 non-residents
(includes cap, T-shirt and practices)
Min. 5 ............................................................................Max 100
PALMETTO MASTERSAges 18+
• Open to all swimmers and tri-athletes interested in
fitness and/or competitive swimming;
• Each workout is tailored to individual swimmer’s goals;
• Competition is available through United States Masters
Swimming;
• Emphasis is placed on stroke technique and enjoyment
of the sport.
DAY TIME ACTIVITY # LOCATION
M - F 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. 422401 (01-03) R. L. Jones
Saturday 6:30 a.m. - 8 a.m. Park West
$50 residents ...................................... $80 non-residents/month
Swimmers may register with USMS (Annual fee: $44)
to compete in swim meets.
LIFEGUARD REVIEW • A 10-hour course to renew your American Red Cross
Lifeguarding certification;
• Skills and written test material (including: Lifeguarding,
CPR, AED and First Aid) will be tested in a challenge
format, with limited review provided;
• Newly revised skills will be reviewed before testing;
• Upon successful completion of the course, participants will
receive Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for
Professional Rescuers certificates (Valid for two years).
Eligibility Requirements:• Must have successfully completed an American Red
Cross Lifeguarding course within the last four years and a CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer course within the last two years;
• Must show proof of certifications on the first day of class;• Individuals who do not have eligible certificates may
not participate in the review course. They may only participate in a full course.
Course Prerequisites (will be tested the first class).• Ages 15+, must complete 300-yard swim using front
crawl and breaststroke;
• Recover and swim 25 yards with 10-poud object
(goggles may not be used in this event);
• Treading water using only the legs for two minutes.
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY # LOCATION
5/9 & 5/16 noon - 5 p.m. S 312515-02 Park West
6/6 & 6/13 noon - 5 p.m. S 412515-01 Park West
5/14 & 5/21 Noon - 5 p.m. S 312505-03 R. L. Jones
$100 residents ..................................... $130 non-residents/class
Min. 5 ..............................................................................Max 10
SAFE SITTERAges 11-14
• Safe Sitter is a national nonprofit organization devoted
to preparing young adolescents for the responsibility of
nurturing and protecting children;
• Learn babysitting as a business, success on the job, child
care essentials, safety for the sitter, injury management,
preventing problem behavior and care of a choking child;
• Materials will be supplied;
• Bring a lunch, snack and a drink.
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY # LOCATION
6/11 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. S 412150-01 R. L. Jones
7/9 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. S 612150-01 R. L. Jones
7/16 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. S 612150-02 R. L. Jones
8/6 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. S 612150-03 R. L. Jones
$85 residents ................................................$115 non-residents
Min. 6 .............................................................................Max. 10
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AQUATIC EXERCISE CLASSESTRY YOUR FIRST CLASS FOR FREE!
Cost: $50 residents .........................................$80 non-residents
10 visits over six months.
R.L. JONES CENTER
ADVANCED WATER FITNESSAll ages
• This challenging workout encourages you to reach your
ultimate performance goals;
• Includes deep water running, water sprints, interval
training and much more;
• Variety allows you to increase cardiovascular power and
burn fat and calories while conditioning the body.
T/TH 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Judy Hammett
ARTHRITIS EXERCISE All ages
• Series of movements geared to reduce the pain and
stiffness associated with arthritis;
• Increase range of motion in all joints;
• With the aid of water’s buoyancy and resistance, participants
can improve flexibility, strength and range of motion;
• Swimming skills not required.
T/TH/Sat 11:00 a.m. - noon Diane Hoffman
WATER AEROBICSAll ages
• Water exercise is a great way to achieve a well-balanced
and complete workout;
• Shallow water routines increase cardiovascular
endurance, while deep water routines strengthen
muscles and improve coordination;
• Achieve a healthier lifestyle and help decrease the stress
of everyday living;
• Class is held two to three times a week.
M/W/F 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Susan Hillyer
POWER AQUATICSAll ages
• High intensity water workout;
• Burn plenty of calories, and give your body tone and
definition;
• No more sweating and exercise machines;
• Finning for the ultimate leg workout every Wednesday.
M/W/F 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Amy Parker
CALORIE BURNERS All ages
• Cardiovascular stamina, flexibility and muscle toning;
• All exercises are performed in shallow water, so if you
aren’t a great swimmer or can’t swim at all, this class is
ideal for you!
T/TH/Sat 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Diane Hoffman
AQUATIC PERSONAL TRAININGAll ages
• Whether you are a beginner or an athlete, we can help
you work to achieve your goals;
• Get more gain for less pain;
• We will utilize the water to create a balanced and
enjoyable workout just for you;
• Aquatic equipment may be used;
• Excellent for cross training and/or rehabilitation.
AQUATIC REHABILITATIONAll ages
• Gentle, progressive water exercise may greatly benefit
people in pain because water supports and helps
protect the joints;
• Water also allows for quicker healing processes and
pain-free restoration of function to help more people
return to activities of daily living, work and recreation;
• Aquatic rehabilitation is also an option for clients who
are unable to participate in land-based exercise due to
recent surgery, acute orthopedic or neuromuscular injury,
rheumatologic disease or neurological impairment.
Call 843-884-2528 for information or to schedule sessions.
$25/person ....................................................30-minute session
$50/person ....................................................60-minute session
Instructors: Susan Hillyer: [email protected]
Diane Hoffman: [email protected]
Amy Parker: [email protected]
Judy Hammett: [email protected]
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AQUATIC EXERCISE CLASSES
PARK WEST POOL
HYDROPOWER All Ages
• Hydropower is a fun and challenging water aerobic
fitness program that gives all participants the
opportunity to achieve their fitness goals. This
aquatic fitness class includes mostly shallow water
exercises designed for any level of conditioning, from
rehabilitation to sports conditioning. All fitness levels
welcome.
M 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Linda Costello
W 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Jessie Brynan
AI CHIAll ages
• Ai Chi is Tai Chi in the water. It is both an exercise and
relaxation program that is performed in shoulder-depth
water using flowing yet powerful movement. This class is
appropriate for anyone wanting non-impact exercise and
for those who have arthritis.
T 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Jessie Brynan
MORNING OXYGEN WATER FITNESS GROUPAll ages
• All deep water exercising (buoyancy belts and water
equipment provided), 50 percent core, 50 percent
cardio, 100 percent arm work and 100 percent fun! No
stressful impact on joints and bones, but you’ll receive
beneficial resistance strength training for muscles and
bones from water resistance.
M 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Linda Costello
W, F 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Jessie Brynan
Instructors: Linda Costello: [email protected]
Jessie Brynan: [email protected]
SPECIAL EVENTS
R. L. JONES CENTERFor Special Events at R.L. Jones, please use the side pool door.
FAMILY FUN NIGHTBring your friends and family for a night of swimming, fun and
games. Families are invited to unwind in the pool after a hectic
week of school and work. Floats and water toys are welcome.
FREE
6/10, 7/15, 8/12 F 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
PARK WEST POOL
FAMILY FUN NIGHTAll agesBring your friends and family for a night of swimming, fun and games. Families are invited to unwind in the pool after a hectic week of school and work. Floats and water toys are welcome.FREE
7/8, 8/19 F 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
SUMMER SPLASH BASH & FAMILY FUN NIGHTAll ages
Come out and celebrate the beginning of summer at the Park
West Recreation Complex and pool! This free event with family-
friendly music, attractions, games and swimming, is appropriate
for all ages! Free admission and parking. Food and beverages
will be available for purchase.
Park West Recreation Complex
FREE
6/2 TH 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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R. L. JONES POOLPARENT/TOT
Ages 6 months - 3 years
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #6/4 - 6/25 9-9:30 a.m. S 412206-01
6/6 - 6/15 11-11:30 a.m. MW 412206-02
7/9 - 7/30 9-9:30 a.m. S 612206-01
7/11 - 7/20 11-11:30 a.m. MW 612206-02 $35 resident ...................... $50 non-residentClass Size: Minimum 5 .............Maximum 12
PRE-SCHOOLAges 3-4 years only
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #6/4 - 6/25 9-9:45 a.m. S 412200-01
6/6 - 6/17 4:20-4:50 p.m. MWF 412200-02
7/7 -7/ 23 11-11:30 a.m. TTH 412200-03
4:50-5:20 p.m. TTH 412200-04
6/20 -7/1 4:20-4:50 p.m. MWF 412200-05
7/5 - 7/21 11-11:30 a.m. TTH 612200-01
4:50-5:20 p.m. TTH 612200-02
7/9 - 7/30 9-9:45 a.m. S 612200-03
7/11 - 7/22 4:20-4:50 p.m. MWF 612200-04
7/25 - 8/5 4:20-4:50 p.m. MWF 612200-06
7/26 - 8/11 4:50-5:20 p.m. TTH 612200-05
$35 resident ...................... $50 non-residentClass Size: Minimum 4 ...............Maximum 6
LEARN TO SWIM 1Basic Water Skills (Beginner)
Ages 5+
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #6/4 - 6/25 9-9:45 a.m. S 412201-01
10-10:45 a.m. S 412201-02
6/6 - 6/17 4:20-4:50 p.m. MWF 412201-03
5-5:30 p.m. MWF 412201-04
6/7 - 6/23 5:30-6:00 p.m. TTH 412201-05
6:10-6:40 p.m. TTH 412201-06
6/20 - 7/1 4:20-4:50 p.m. MWF 412201-07
5-5:30 p.m. MWF 412201-08
7/5 - 7/21 5:30-6 p.m. TTH 612201-02
7/9 - 7/30 9-9:45 a.m. S 612201-03
10-10:45 a.m. S 612201-04
7/11 - 7/22 5-5:30 p.m. MWF 612201-05
7/25 - 8/5 5-5:30 p.m. MWF 612201-06
7/26 - 8/11 5:30-6 p.m. TTH 612201-07
$40 resident ...................... $55 non-residentClass Size: Minimum 4 ...............Maximum 6
LEARN TO SWIM 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills
(Advanced beginning swimmer) Ages 5+
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #6/4 - 6/25 10-10:45 a.m. S 412202-01
6/6 - 6/17 5:40-6:10 p.m. MWF 412202-02
6/7 - 6/23 4:50-5:20 p.m. TTH 412202-03
6/20 - 7/1 5:40-6:10 p.m. MWF 412202-04
7/5 - 7/21 4:50-5:20 p.m. TTH 612202-01
7/9 - 7/30 10-10:45 a.m. S 612202-02
7/11 - 7/22 5:40-6:10 p.m. MWF 612202-03
7/25 - 8/5 5:40-6:10 p.m. MWF 612202-04
7/26 - 8/11 4:50-5:20 p.m. TTH 612202-05
$40 resident ...................... $55 non-residentClass Size: Minimum 4 ...............Maximum 6
LEARN TO SWIM 3Stroke Development (Intermediate)
Ages 5+
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #6/4 - 6/25 10-10:45 a.m. S 412203-01
6/6 - 6/17 5-5:30 p.m. MWF 412203-02
6/7 - 6/23 5:30-6 p.m. TTH 412203-03
6/20 - 7/1 5-5:30 p.m. MWF 412203-04
7/5 - 7/21 5:30-6 p.m. TTH 612203-01
7/9 - 7/30 10-10:45 a.m. S 612203-02
7/11 - 7/22 5-5:30 p.m. MWF 612203-03
7/25 - 8/5 5-5:30 p.m. MWF 612203-04
7/26 - 8/11 5:30-6 p.m. TTH 612203-05
$40 resident ...................... $55 non-residentClass Size: Minimum 4 ...............Maximum 6
LEARN TO SWIM 4Stroke Improvement (Advanced)
Ages 5+
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #6/4 - 6/25 11 a.m.-noon S 412204-01
6/6 - 6/17 5:45-6:30 p.m. MWF 412204-02
6/7 - 6/23 6:15-7:00 p.m. TTH 412204-03
6/20 - 7/1 5:45-6:30 p.m. MWF 412204-04
7/5 - 7/21 6:15-7:00 p.m. TTH 612204-01
7/9 - 7/30 11 a.m.-noon S 612204-02
7/11 - 7/22 5:45-6:30 p.m. MWF 612204-03
7/25 - 8/5 5:45-6:30 p.m. MWF 612204-04
7/26 - 8/11 6:15-7: 00 p.m. TTH 612204-05
$50 resident ...................... $80 non-residentClass Size: Minimum 4 ...............Maximum 8
LEARN TO SWIM 5Stroke Refinement (Advanced)
Ages 5+
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #6/4 - 6/25 11 a.m.-noon S 412205-01
6/6 - 6/17 5:45-6:30 p.m. MWF 412205-02
6/7 - 6/23 6:15-7 p.m. TTH 412205-03
6/20 - 7/1 5:45-6:30 p.m. MWF 412205-04
7/5 - 7/21 6:15-7 p.m. TTH 612205-01
7/9 - 7/30 11 a.m.-noon S 612205-02
7/11 - 7/22 5:45-6:30 p.m. MWF 612205-03
7/25 - 8/5 5:45-6:30 p.m. MWF 612205-04
7/26 - 8/11 6:15-7 p.m. TTH 612205-05
$50 resident ...................... $80 non-residentClass Size: Minimum 4 ...............Maximum 8
SUMMER SWIM LESSONS**Ages listed below are only used as guidelines. Participants should be placed according to ability.**
**Children must pass the level they are enrolled in, in order to move on to the next level. **
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PARK WEST POOLPARENT/TOT
Ages 6 months - 3 years
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #6/7 – 6/23 11-11:30 a.m. TTH 412216-01
6/11 – 7/2 10:30-11 a.m. S 412216-02
7/12 – 7/28 11-11:30 a.m. TTH 612216-01
7/23 – 8/13 10:30-11 a.m. S 612216-02
$35 resident ...................... $50 non-residentClass Size: Minimum 5 .............Maximum 12
PRE-SCHOOL LESSONSIntroduction to Water Skills
Ages 3-4 only
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #6/7 – 6/23 12:30-1 p.m. TTH 412210-01
5-5:30 p.m. TTH 412210-02
6/11 – 7/2 9-9:45 a.m. S 412210-03
10:30-11:15 a.m. S 412210-04
6/13 – 6/24 11:30 a.m.-noon MWF 412210-05
1-1:30 p.m. MWF 412210-06
5:30 -6 p.m. MWF 412210-07
7/11 – 7/22 11:30 a.m.-noon MWF 612210-01
1-1:30 p.m. MWF 612210-02
5:30-6 p.m. MWF 612210-03
7/12 – 7/28 12:30-1 p.m. TTH 612210-04
5-5:30 p.m. TTH 612210-05
7/23 – 8/13 9-9:45 a.m. S 612210-06
10:30-11:15 a.m. S 612210-07
7/25 – 8/5 11:30 a.m.-noon MWF 612210-08
1-1:30 p.m. MWF 612210-09
5:30-6 p.m. MWF 612210-10
$35 resident ...................... $50 non-residentClass Size: Minimum 4 ...............Maximum 6
LEARN TO SWIM 1Basic Water Skills (Beginner)
Ages 5+
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #6/7 – 6/23 Noon-12:30 p.m. TTH 412211-01
5:30-6 p.m. TTH 412211-02
6/11 – 7/2 9:45-10:30 a.m. S 412211-03
11:15 a.m.-noon S 412211-04
6/13 – 6/24 12:30-1 p.m. MWF 412211-05
5-5:30 p.m. MWF 412211-06
7/11 – 7/22 12:30-1 p.m. MWF 612211-01
5-5:30 p.m. MWF 612211-02
7/12 – 7/28 Noon-12:30 p.m. TTH 612211-03
5:30-6 p.m. TTH 612211-04
7/23 – 8/13 9:45-10:30 a.m. S 612211-05
11:15 a.m.-noon S 612211-06
7/25 – 8/5 12:30-1 p.m. MWF 612211-07
5-5:30 p.m. MWF 612211-08
$40 resident ...................... $55 non-residentClass Size: Minimum 4 ...............Maximum 6
LEARN TO SWIM 2Fundamental Aquatic Skills
(Advanced Beginner)Ages 5+
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #6/7 – 6/23 1-1:30 p.m. TTH 412212-01
5-5:30 p.m. TTH 412212-02
6/11 – 7/2 9:45-10:30 a.m. S 412212-03
6/13 – 6/24 Noon-12:30 p.m. MWF 412212-04
5:30-6 p.m. MWF 412212-05
7/11 – 7/22 Noon-12:30 p.m. MWF 612212-01
5:30-6 p.m. MWF 612212-02
7/12 – 7/28 1-1:30 p.m. TTH 612212-03
5-5:30 p.m. TTH 612212-04
7/23 – 8/13 9:45-10:30 a.m. S 612212-05
7/25 – 8/5 Noon-12:30 p.m. MWF 612212-06
5:30 -6 p.m. MWF 612212-07
$40 resident ...................... $55 non-residentClass Size: Minimum 4 ...............Maximum 6
LEARN TO SWIM 3Stroke Development (Intermediate)
Ages 5+
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #6/7 – 6/23 Noon-12:30 p.m. TTH 412213-01
5:30-6 p.m. TTH 412213-02
6/11 – 7/2 9-9:45 a.m. S 412213-03
6/13 – 6/24 12:30-1 p.m. MWF 412213-04
5-5:30 p.m. MWF 412213-05
7/11 – 7/22 12:30-1 p.m. MWF 612213-01
5-5:30 p.m. MWF 612213-02
7/12 – 7/28 Noon-12:30 p.m. TTH 612213-03
5:30-6 p.m. TTH 612213-04
7/23 – 8/13 9-9:45 a.m. S 612213-05
7/25 – 8/5 12:30-1 p.m. MWF 612213-06
5-5:30 p.m. MWF 612213-07
$40 resident ...................... $55 non-residentClass Size: Minimum 4 ...............Maximum 6
LEARN TO SWIM 4Stroke Improvement (Advanced)
Ages 5+
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #6/7 – 6/23 12:30-1:15 p.m. TTH 412214-01
6-6:45 p.m. TTH 412214-02
6/11 – 7/2 9-10 a.m. S 412214-03
6/13 – 6/24 1-1:45 p.m. MWF 412214-04
5:45-6:30 p.m. MWF 412214-05
7/11 – 7/22 1-1:45 p.m. MWF 612214-01
5:45-6:30 p.m. MWF 612214-02
7/12 – 7/28 12:30-1:15 p.m. TTH 612214-03
6-6:45 p.m. TTH 612214-04
7/23 – 8/13 9-10 a.m. S 612214-05
7/25 – 8/5 1-1:45 p.m. MWF 612214-06
5:45-6:30 p.m. MWF 612214-07
$50 resident ...................... $80 non-residentClass Size: Minimum 4 ...............Maximum 8
LEARN TO SWIM 5Stroke Refinement (Advanced)
Ages 5+
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #6/7 – 6/23 1:15-2 p.m. TTH 412215-01
6-6:45 p.m. TTH 412215-02
6/11 – 7/2 8-9 a.m. S 412215-03
6/13 – 6/24 1:45-2:30 p.m. MWF 412215-04
7/11 – 7/22 1:45-2:30 p.m. MWF 612215-01
7/12 – 7/28 1:15-2 p.m. TTH 612215-02
6-6:45 p.m. TTH 612215-03
7/23 – 8/13 8-9 a.m. S 612215-04
7/25 – 8/5 1:45-2:30 p.m. MWF 612215-05
$50 resident ...................... $80 non-residentClass Size: Minimum 4 ...............Maximum 8
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KIDSGROWAges 3-4
• This program offers a wide range of activities, such as
tumbling, swimming and music.
• Children will interact and socialize with others in a classroom
setting, on the playground and on various field trips.
• Please pack a daily lunch.
• Kidsgrow runs in accordance with the public school
system and the town of Mount Pleasant’s holiday
schedule. If public schools are closed for inclement
weather, Kidsgrow is closed.
• Children must be potty-trained.
• The age requirement is 3 as of Sept. 1, 2016.
• The last month’s tuition is due as a deposit for
enrollment and is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Tina Penninger R. L. Jones Center
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #
8/22 - 5/19 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. M/W/F 116101-01
$180 resident ........................... $210 non-resident (8 payments)
(Wednesdays end at 2 p.m.)
8/23 - 5/18 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. T/TH 116101-02
$140 resident ........................... $170 non-resident (8 payments)
(Thursdays end at 2 p.m.)
Class Size: Minimum 10 ......................................... Maximum 16
MOM’S MORNING OUTAges 3-4
• Your child will enjoy daily arts and crafts, story time,
show and tell, playing with developmental toys, outside
activities and field trips.
• Included are activities such as swim lessons and gymnastics.
• Bring a snack to school each day.
• This program will run in accordance with the public school
and the town of Mount Pleasant’s holiday schedule.
• Children must be potty-trained
• The age requirement is 3 as of Sept. 1, 2016.
• The first month’s tuition is due as a deposit for
enrollment and is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Anastasia Churdar Park West
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #
8/22 - 5/19 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. M/W/F 116102-01
$150 resident ........................... $180 non-resident (8 payments)
(Wednesdays end at 2 p.m.)
8/23 - 5/18 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. T/TH 116102-02
$110 resident ........................... $140 non-resident (8 payments)
(Thursdays end at 2 p.m.)
Class Size: Minimum 5 ........................................... Maximum 10
CHEERLEADING
Ages 5 and up as of Sept. 1, 2016
• Team up to support the boys’ football teams in the fall.
• MPRD will provide T-shirts and pompoms.
• Cheerleaders are responsible for their own white skirts.
• Volunteer team mothers and coaches are needed.
• No age waivers.
• Games start in September.
DIVISION AGE ACTIVITY #
Flag (FUNdamental) 5-6 116104-01
Small Fry 7-8 116104-02
Mites 9-11 116104-04
$50 resident .....................................................$80 non-resident
REGISTRATION: July 11-15
YOUTH PROGRAMS
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MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEERLEADINGGrades 6-8
• Girls will cheer for their school football team.
• Girls are responsible for purchasing their own uniforms,
which are modeled after area high school and college
teams.
• Volunteer team mothers and coaches are needed.
Activity #116106
Junior Varsity team for 6th graders ............. Max. 20 per school
Varsity team for 7th and 8th graders .......... Max. 20 per school
REGISTRATION DATES:Returning cheerleaders: April 18-22
(must have cheered on the MPRD middle school squad last year)
New cheerleaders: April 25-29
$50 residents ................................................. $80 non-residents
TAEKWONDOAges 6-12
• Taekwondo develops balance, accuracy, speed, power
focus, self-confidence and flexibility.
• Traditional training emphasizes stretching, mild running,
forms, three-step sparring, freestyle non-contact
sparring and self-defense techniques.
• New participants are added at the beginning of
March, May and July only.
Sixth-degree black belt Hannes Greim, Director;
Seventh-degree black belt Jack Emmel, Master
R. L. Jones Center
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #
Ongoing 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. W 416403
(No class July 6)
$28 residents ................................................. $43 non-residents
(per month)
$45 residents ................................................. $60 non-residents
(2 family members per month)
$58 residents ................................................. $88 non-residents
(3 to 4 family members per month)
$65 residents ................................................. $95 non-residents
(5 to 6 family members per month)
*Family rates apply to those in the same class.
GYMNASTICS• Pre-beginners and toddlers experience tumbling, with
an introduction to equipment.
• The intermediate level is for elementary students
interested in recreational gymnastics.
• Advanced beginner and intermediate levels must be
able to cartwheel and do backbends and handstands
and must be familiar with parallel bars, beam and vault.
• Girls should wear a leotard but no tights.
• Boys should wear shorts and T-shirts.
Jan Buckheister R. L. Jones Center
DATE AGE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #
6/7 - 8/2 2-3
Pre-Beginners
10:30 a.m. -11:15 a.m.
T 416110-01
Class Size: Minimum 5 ........................................... Maximum 12
DATE AGE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #
6/7 - 8/2 3-5
Beginners
11:15 a.m. - noon
T 416110-02
6/7 - 8/2 6+
Adv. Beg.
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
T 416110-03
6/7 - 8/2 5+
Beginners
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
T 416110-04
Class Size: Minimum 5 ........................................... Maximum 20
(NO CLASS JULY 5)$112 residents ............................................. $142 non-residents
(Eight-week session)
PARENT/CHILD BALLROOM SAMPLERAges 7-11
• This class is an introduction to ballroom dance.
• Basic moves will be taught for dances such as the fox
trot, waltz and more.
Barrie Flynn G. M. Darby Building
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #
6/9 - 6/30 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. TH 416504-01
7/13 - 8/3 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. W 616504-01
$40 residents ....................$55 non-residents (price per couple)
Class Size: Minimum 8 ........................................... Maximum 20
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MOM AND ME BALLETAges 3 and up
• Enjoy the love of dance with your child.
• Wear comfortable clothing.
• Dance attire not required.
Barrie Flynn G. M. Darby Building
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #
6/9 - 6/30 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. TH 416504-03
7/13 - 8/3 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. W 616504-03
$40 residents ....................$55 non-residents (price per couple)
Class Size: Minimum 8 ........................................... Maximum 20
KINDERMUSIK VILLAGEAges up to 18 months and an accompanying adult
• An enjoyable and unforgettable musical experience.
Anastasia Churdar G. M. Darby Building
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #
6/8 - 7/6 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. W 416512-02
7/13 - 8/10 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. W 616512-02
$50 residents ............................ $80 non-residents (per session)
($30 materials fee payable to instructor)
Class Size: Minimum 5 ............................................. Maximum 8
CREATURES AT THE OCEAN-KINDERMUSIKAges 1-4 and an accompanying adult
• Introduction to a number of ocean creatures and beach
fun through delightful music
Anastasia Churdar G. M. Darby Building
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #
6/8 - 7/6 5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. W 416512-01
7/13 - 8/10 5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. W 616512-01
$50 residents ............................ $80 non-residents (per session)
($30 materials fee payable to instructor)
Class Size: Minimum 5 ............................................. Maximum 8
OUR COASTAL ENVIRONMENT MARINE SCIENCE SESSIONAges 9 and up
• Introduction to the many facets of our coastal
environment;
• Learn about habitat, geology of our coast, plant and
animal species, and more;
• Very hands on;
• Bring a lunch.
BeBe Harrison Shem Creek Park
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #
6/18 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. S 416508-01
7/23 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. S 616508-01
$45 residents ..........................................$60 non-residents/day
Class Size: Minimum 6 ........................................... Maximum 12
CREATIVE CRABBING FOR THE FAMILYAll ages
• Great crabbing instruction and information;
• Create your own hand line
BeBe Harrison Shem Creek Park
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #
6/7 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. T 416508-04
6/21 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. T 416508-05
7/26 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. T 616508-03
$15 residents ...................................... $30 non-residents/(child)
Class Size: Minimum 5 ........................................... Maximum 12
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FAMILY FISHING FUNAll ages
• Introductory fishing class;
• Learn fishing basics;
• All gear and bait is provided;
• Fishing license required for ages 16 and over;
• One adult per 2 children.
BeBe Harrison Shem Creek Park
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #
6/14 6:00 p.m. - 7 :30 p.m. T 416508-02
6/28 6:00 p.m. - 7 :30 p.m. T 416508-03
7/19 6:00 p.m. - 7 :30 p.m. T 616508-02
Individual - $28 residents .............................. $43 non-residents
2 Family members - $45 residents ................ $60 non-residents
3-4 Family members - $48 residents ............. $88 non-residents
5-6 Family members - $65 residents ............. $95 non-residents
Minimum 5 ............................................................ Maximum 12
“ME, MYSELF AND I” - FRIENDSHIP SERIESGrades 5-7
• Topics include how to make and keep friends, navigating
conflict successfully, self-esteem, and more;
• Role playing
Mary George Miriam Brown Building
DATE TIME DAY ACTIVITY #
6/1 - 6/29 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. W 416420-01
$75 residents ............................................... $105 non-residents
$15 materials fee payable to instructor
Class Size: Minimum 6 ........................................... Maximum 15WWW.MYREMARKABLESELF.COM
FINE ARTS PROGRAMSMUSIC
Private lesson policy - Monthly payments are based on four lessons. Payments are due in full at the first lesson of each month. There will be no prorating for lessons missed unless the lesson is cancelled by the instructor. Call 843-849-2061 for a list
of instructors.
If there are 5 weeks in the month, an additional $22.50 will be
charged.
PIANOWeekly 30 minute private lessons may be arranged. Ages as
young as 7 can start at anytime.
G. M. Darby Building
Activity #416516
$90 residents ............................................... $120 non-residents
per month for four weekly 30-minute lessons
GUITAR LESSONSBeginner and intermediate students learn various styles of
guitar, including blues, jazz and rock. Lessons are taught to
ages 7 to adult. Students should have their own guitar.
G. M. Darby Building/Park West
Activity #416515
$90 residents ............................................... $120 non-residents
per month for four weekly 30-minute lessons
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VOICE LESSONSStudents will learn healthy singing practices that will enhance
their experience in music and assist in the development of a healthy, lifelong technique. No experience necessary.
G. M. Darby Building/R. L. Jones Center/Park West
Activity #416517
$90 residents ............................................... $120 non-residents
per month for four weekly 30-minute lessons
DRUMS AND PERCUSSIONLearn to play drum set, snare or hand percussion
(i.e.: congas, bongos, etc.) Learn to read music and to play the drums to your favorite songs. Beginners to advanced.
G. M. Darby Building
Activity #416514
$90 residents ............................................... $120 non-residents
per month for four weekly 30-minute lessons
VIOLIN/VIOLA LESSONS/ SUZUKI LESSONS
Weekly 30-minute lessons are now available for beginner and intermediate students ages 7 to 17. The instructor teaches both Suzuki and traditional methods.
G. M. Darby Building/Park West
Activity #416519
$90 residents ............................................... $120 non-residents
per month for four weekly 30-minute lessons
MOUNT PLEASANT SKATEPARK• Skaters of all ages and abilities must bring and properly
wear at all times their own helmets, elbow pads and
knee pads. No exceptions!
• Skateboards only. No inline skates, bikes or scooters
allowed.
• Open to all ages.
• Participants under the age of 9 must be accompanied by
an adult 17 years of age or older.
• Call 884-2528 for park hours, days of operation,
possible closings due to inclement weather and further
information.
(Behind the R. L. Jones Center - 391 Egypt Road)
Annual membership:
$25 residents ................................................ $30 non-residents.
Daily fees:
Free for members ..................................... $3 for non-members.
SPECIAL EVENTSSPRING CARNIVALAll ages
• We will have a jump castle, pony rides, face painting,
crafts and more exciting things for children of all ages to
enjoy.
• Free of charge.
Alhambra Hall Park
DATE TIME DAY
5/4 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. W
MOUNT PLEASANT JUNIOR GOLF OPENBoys and girls ages 8 to 18
• This is a two-day tournament.
• All ability levels.
• Flights will be made after the first day of play.
• Ages 12 and under will play nine holes each day.
• All other ages will play 18 holes each day.
• Age is as of June 7, 2016.
Call 849-2061 for more information.
Patriots Point Golf Links
DATE AGE DAY ACTIVITY # COST
6/7, 6/8 8-12 T, W 416401-01 $60
6/7, 6/8 13-18 T, W 416401-02 $75
12TH ANNUAL MOUNT PLEASANT JUNIOR REGATTAContact Tina Carter @ 849-2061 for more information.
Hobcaw Yacht Club
Activity #616226
$25 per one-person boat ...................$30 per two-person boat
Day and time to be announced
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Patrons requesting a refund: A processing fee will be charged for each participant’s request for a refund:
• Activities/programs with a fee of $16 or higher will be
charged $10.
• Activities/programs with a fee from $11 to $15 will be
charged $5.
• Activities/programs with a fee of $10 or under are non-
refundable.
• Requests for refunds minus a processing fee will be
considered with at least five business days’ notice prior
to the start of the class. Requests must be made by an
adult 18 years or older.
• Refund processing may take up to 10 business days.
Patrons requesting a program transfer: A processing fee will be charged for each participant’s request for transfer:
• Activities/programs with a fee of $16 or higher will be
charged $10.
• Activities/programs with a fee from $11 to $15 will be
charged $5.
• Activities/programs with a fee of $10 and under are
non-transferable.
• Requests for transfers minus a processing fee will be
considered with at least three business days’ notice prior
to the start date of the class. Requests must be made by an adult 18 years or older.
• Refund processing may take up to 10 business days.
Athletic refund/transfer policy: No refunds will be considered after the first practice of the season. Late fees are non-refundable.
Patrons requesting an athletic refund:
• A $10 processing fee will be charged for each
participant’s request for a refund.
• Requests for refunds minus a $10 processing fee will be
considered prior to the first game of the season.
• Requests must be made by an adult 18 years or older.
Patrons requesting an athletic transfer: Transfer fees apply if
the patron requests a transfer between different sports. If there
are different levels of play in the same sport and the Athletic
Coordinator suggests the participant be transferred up or down
to accommodate the child’s level of play, the transfer fee will
not apply.
• A $10 processing fee will be charged for all transfers.
• Requests for transfers minus a $10 processing fee must
be requested at least three business days prior to the first
game.
• Requests must be made by an adult 18 years or older.
REFUND/TRANSFER POLICY
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