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Therapeutic Recreation Wire April 2011
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation Section
Therapeutic Recreation Section
Contact Information
Karla Gray
TR Senior [email protected]
704.432.4322
Megan HotzeTR Specialist
Karen HowardTR Specialist
Margot HowellTR Specialist
Ariel KliemTR Specialist
Jana McMullenTR Specialist
Angela Tate
704.432.4329
Peggy Walker
704.432.4331
Saturday, March 12, 2011, thirteen teams
participated in TRs Amazing Race - a
fundraiser for the TR Summer Day Camp
Scholarship Fund. You will get to see
pictures of many of the teams throughout
this publication. The teams met atMarshall Park at 9:00 AM, the first team
turned in their trivia by 9:15 AM and they
were off to solve riddles and search for
history and art within the 277 loop in
Charlottes Uptown.
If you missed the opportunity to
participate, we will be doing it again in theSpring of 2012!
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Programs by Age Group
Page
Preschool 10
Youth 3 - 4Teen 4 - 9
Young Adult 5 - 9Adult 5 - 9Seniors 7 - 9
Parents & Caregivers 9
Programs by Category
Page
SportsVI Spring Break Sports Camp 3Pool Pals 3Challenger Soccer Clinic 4
EnrichmentYoung Adult Day Program 7Wilderness Bunch 7Super Saturday Chefs 8Dance and Fitness 8
Clubs & SocialsSchools Out Club Youth 3Youth Spring Break Camp 4
Schools Out Club Teens 4Supper Club 5TR Dance 5Fuel for Life 6Spill Your Beans 6Y-LITES 6VIP Travel Club 7
CommunityParalympic Swim Club 9Summit 9
TR Summer Day Camps 10-11
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VI Spring Break Sports Campfor youth and teens, ages 615, who are blindor have a visual impairmentMarion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
April 21 (Thursday)8:30 am - 4:30 pm
[email protected] this day camp adventure, kids will learnabout a variety of sports and games, go swim-ming, and just have fun! Kids will develop avariety of new skills, and gain confidencefrom their experiences.
Pool Palsfor youth, ages 210, with disabilities
Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadApril 5May 17
No Pool Pals April 194:00 pm - 4:30 pm (group 1ages 2 5 with
adult participation)4:45 pm5:15 pm (group 11ages 6-10)
$60.00
Make a splash! This pool-based program
offers a positive water experience whereyouth can socialize, acclimate to the water,play games and have fun.
Schools Out Club for Youthfor youth, ages 6-12, with disabilitiesMarion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadApril 1 (Friday) - Zootastic
8:30 am - 4:30 pm$35.00 per day
[email protected]@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
During these holiday and seasonally themeddays, children will play games, make crafts,learn about special topics, and possibly take afield trip! All of these activities are used topromote peer interaction & appropriate socialskills, physical activity, and independence.
Preschool & Youth Programs
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Challenger Soccer Clinicfor youth and teens , ages 621, with
disabilities
Marion Diehl Adaptive Field,
2219 Tyvola Road
April 12 (Tuesday)
4:30 pm6:00 pm
$15.00
Players will participate in a non-competitive
atmosphere while demonstrating the basic
skills of soccer, including: dribbling, goal
tending, passing, and shooting on goal.
Participants will have 1:1 coaching from
members of the Queens University Mens
Soccer Team.
Schools Out Teensfor teens, ages 13-21, with disabilitiesMarion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
April 1 (Friday) - Zootastic8:30 am - 4:30 pm
$35.00 per [email protected]
During these seasonally themed days, teenswill play games, make crafts, learn aboutspecial topics, and possibly take a field trip!All of these activities are used to promotepeer interaction & appropriate socialskills, physical activity, and independence.
Youth Spring Break Campfor youth, ages 6-12, with disabilitiesMarion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
April 18, 19, and 20 (MondayWednesday)
8:30 am - 4:30 pm$35.00 per day or $90 for all three [email protected]
Cant get enough of summer camp? Then
join us for a summer day camp experienceduring spring break. We will spend our daysswimming, taking trips, and playing games.All of these activities are used to promote
peer interaction & appropriate social skills,physical activity, and independence. Snackswill be provided each day, but kids shouldcome prepared with a lunch.
Youth & Teen Programs
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Supper Clubfor teens and adults, ages 13 and up, with
disabilities
Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
April 15 (Friday) - Spring Fling
6:00 - 7:00 pm
$7.00
Deadline: 1 week before each programdate - NO EXCEPTIONS!
Be part of a favorite tradition by spending an
evening out with your friends! We will enjoy
a healthy meal before each TR Section
Dance...sign up today!
TR Dance
for teens and adults, ages 13 and up, withdisabilities
Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
April 15 (Friday) - Spring Fling
7:00 - 9:00 pm
$8.00
Dance the night away with friends at our
monthly Therapeutic Recreation Sectionthemed dances! Meet new people and makenew friends while having fun in a relaxedsocial atmosphere. Light refreshments will beserved.
Teen & Adult Programs
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Fuel for Lifefor young men, ages 16 and up, with disabilities
Donatos / Bojangles Cafeteria6555 Morrison Boulevard
April 4 (Monday)6:00 - 7:30 pm
$10.00 (does not include the cost of dinner)
Come hang out with the guys, fuel your body
with a good dinner, and fuel your life with
good conversation. Fuel for Life provides the
opportunity for young men to talk about and
gain support for issues theyre facing in their
lives. Each month we will host guest speakers
and discuss different topics, such as
employment and job skills, relationships, life
goals and values, and other topics that are im-
portant to you.
Spill Your Beansfor young women, ages 16 and up,with disabilities
Caribou Coffee, 4327 Park Road
April 11 (Monday)6:00 - 7:30 pm
$10.00 (does not include the cost of dinner)
[email protected]@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Welcome to a super-charged ladies night!
Spill Your Beans provides the opportunity for
young women to talk about and gain support
for issues theyre facing in their lives, such as
health & safety, independent living,relationships, friendships, and self-esteem.Each month we will host a guest speaker orlead a discussion about these issues that areimportant to you.
Y-LITESfor young adults, ages 18-35, with disabilities
Group departs from
Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadApril 8 (Friday) - Movie Madness
6:00 - 9:00 pmApril 16 (Saturday) - Reeds Gold Mine9:30 am2:00 pm$15.00 (does not include cost of meals/snacks)
[email protected] you enjoy having fun and socializing withyour friends, this is the group for you. Wewill participate in leisure activities while so-cializing with our friends. We will also learnsome valuable life skills.
Teen & Young Adult Programs
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Young Adult Day Programfor young adults ages 18-35, with disabilities
Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center
800 E. MLK Jr. Boulevard
April 528 (Tuesday/Thursday)
1:00 - 5:00 pm
$15.00 per date or $30.00 weekly
Welcome Young Adults who have a disability
and want to enrich their lives through
personal growth, service learning, and com-
munity involvement. This program will
enhance and support daily skill development
in interpersonal relationships, etiquette,
personal safety and appropriate social/
personal boundaries.
Wilderness BunchSpring Breakfor teens and young adults, ages 13-30, withdisabilitiesMarion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadApril 1820 (MondayWednesday)
8:30 am (Mon.) - 4:30 pm (Wed.)
$150.00
Deadline: April 13
Tent camping at McDowell Nature Preserve,hiking, kayaking, geocaching, camp cooking,day trips to State Parks and natureexploration.
VIP Travel Clubfor adults & seniors, ages 35 and up, with a
visual impairment
Pick Up / Drop Off Locations:
Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola
Road
Metrolina Assoc for the Blind (MAB),
704 Louise Avenue
April 19 (Tuesday) - Wing Haven GardensPick Up: MDRC 9:00 am, MAB 9:30 am
Drop Off: MAB 3:30 pm, MDRC 4:00 pm
$15.00
Deadline: 3 business days before program
Enjoy a social day with friends, while build-
ing independence in the community. Learn
about historical, educational and recreationalattractions in the Charlotte area - please bring
money for lunch.
Young Adult & Adult Programs
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Dance & Fitnessfor adults, ages 18 and up, with disabilities
Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
April 1May 27 (Fridays)
No class on April 22
10:30 am11:30 am
$40.00
Deadline: 3 business days before program
Dance and move your way to fitness! Activities
will include basic line dance instruction; simple
sport skills; and stretches and exercise to music,
movements to music. All equipment is provided.
Super Saturday Chefsfor teens and adults, ages 13 and up, with
disabilities
Marion Diehl Rec. Center,2219 Tyvola Road
April 16 (Saturday) - Springtime Favorites
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
$15.00
Deadline: 3 business days before program
Teaching great cooking...one Saturday at a time!
Join us for instructional cooking class with a
side order of fun and conversation! Each 1-day
class has a different focusin addition to learn-
ing or improving basic cooking skills, partici-
pants will learn about kitchen safety and hygiene;
making healthy food choices; and proper food
handling and storage practices.
Young Adult & Adult Programs
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Paralympic Swim Clubfor youth and adults, ages 12 and up, withphysical and visual disabilitiesMarion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
April 627 (Wednesdays)7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$50.00 for one day a [email protected]
Deadline: December 30
Paralympic swim club offers a unique socialsetting to learn, develop & improve swimskills.
For a synopsis of TRs Amazing Race, please read
Vanessa Infanzons blog. She and her husband, Ryan
participated and fundraised.
http://www.especiallyben.com/2011/03/and-we-finish-11th.html
Summit - Parent/Caregiver Group
A monthly group for parents, guardians, and
caregivers that is facilitated by a Therapeutic
Recreation staff person but is directed by the
group members. This FREE informal group
gives participants the opportunity to meet and
talk with other parents and caregivers who are
experiencing the challenges of
parenting a child, teen, or young adult with a
disability.
Donatos / Bojangles Cafeteria6555 Morrison Boulevard
April 5 (Tuesday)6:00 - 7:00 pmFREE! - group members may purchase food
individually if [email protected]
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PRE-SCHOOL (ages 2-6):
Imagination Station: for pre-school, ages 2-6 withdisabilitiesAll aboard! Spend you summer on the Discovery Trainexploring yourself and the world around you. Camp willallow for curious discovery through science, art, health,music, friendships, sports, and games. Each week the Dis-covery Train will travel to a different place, such as Ani-mal World, Health Island, and Helping Hands Blvd.Imagination Station is a great opportunity to introducechildren to a group recreation setting or allow for contin-ued interaction with their peers during the summer
months. Theres no doubt, kids will enjoy this camp thatencourages non-stop fun and imagination!Location: Tom Sykes Recreation Center, 1501 EuclidAvenue, Charlotte, NC 28203Fee: $100.00 per weekTime: 7:00 AM 6:00 PMContact: Angela Tate at 704-432-4329 [email protected]
YOUTH (ages 6-12):
Natural Wonders: for youth, ages 6-9 with disabilitiesThis program is designed to introduce the joys of summerto children with disabilities ages 6-9. Together they willlearn about nature, sports, group games, arts and crafts,aquatics, outdoor adventure, science, theatre and friend-ship. They will participate in group play, fitness, sports,music, art and be involved in camp field trips.Location: Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 TyvolaRoad, Charlotte, NC 28210Fee: $100.00 per weekTime: 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
Contact: Megan Hotze at 704-432-4326 [email protected]
Summer Express: for youth, ages 6-10with disabilities
Climb aboard the Summer Express! This camp is de-signed for children who are at their best in a small groupsetting. Our travels will take us to Summer Fun Depot, Art-full City, Great Outdoors Center, Musical Mountain,Stars & Stripes Station, Olympic Kids Peak, and other ex-citing destinations! Camp activities will also include waterplay, group games, arts & crafts, gardening activities,playground time, field trips and more.Location: Tom Sykes Recreation Center, 1501 EuclidAvenue, Charlotte, NC 28203
Fee: $100.00 per weekTime: 7:00 AM 6:00 PMContact: Karen Howard at 704-432-4325 [email protected]
World of Wonders: for youth, ages 10-12 with dis-abilitiesChildren will learn about nature and environmental stew-ardship through hands-on educational activities, stories,
music, art and craft activities, skits and games. Well taketime for fun, summer-time activities, too, including swim-ming, homemade ice cream, picnics and outdoor play!
Learn about plants, trees, the seasons, insects, spiders,birds, bats and more!Location: Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 TyvolaRoad, Charlotte, NC 28210Fee: $100.00 per weekTime: 7:00 AM 6:00 PMContact: Ariel Kliem at 704-432-4327 [email protected]
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TEENS (ages 13-21):
Teen Scene I: for teens, ages 13-21 with disabilitiesTeen Scene is an eight-week summer day camp for teensages 13-21 with disabilities. This camp will featureweekly themes and activities. Campers will participate insports, swimming, arts and crafts, music and art therapy,cooperative games, guest speakers and a weekly field trip.Location: Elon Recreation Center, 11401 Ardrey KellRoad, Charlotte, NC 28277Fee: $100.00 per weekTime: 7:00 AM 6:00 PMContact: Jana McMullen at 704-432-4330 or
Teen Scene II: for teens, ages 13-21 with disabilitiesTeen Scene is an eight-week summer day camp for teensages 13-21 with disabilities. This camp will featureweekly themes and activities. Campers will participate insports, swimming, arts and crafts, music and art therapy,cooperative games, guest speakers and a weekly field trip.Location: Veterans Park Indoor Shelter, 2136 CentralAvenue, Charlotte, NC 28205Fee: $100.00 per week
Time: 7:00 AM 6:00 PMContact: Margot Howell at 704-432-4328 or
TR Summer Day Camps
YOUNG ADULTS (ages 22-35):
TRue (TR uptown experience): for young adultsages 22-35 with disabilitiesThe TR Uptown Experience will mix fun summer activi-
ties with important life skills. This camp will focus onvarious activities such as swimming, field trips, sports,crafts and more. It will also give participants an opportu-nity to work on independent living skills such as utilizingpublic transportation, improving money managementskills and practicing appropriate social skills while utiliz-ing the Light Rail, Goldrush and CATS bus system.Location: Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center, 800 E.Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202Fee: $100.00 per weekTime: 7:00 AM 6:00 PMContact: Peggy Walker at 704-432-4331 or
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