Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Spring 2014 Programs Just Dance
Adult Weekday Programs
Individuals ages 13 to 35 with disabilities
Adults, ages 18 and up with disabilities
Location and Time TBD $50.00 Just Dance is a program for individuals ages 13 to 35 with disabilities. Just Dance will provide individuals the opportunity to learn the basic foundational moves of hip hop dancing along with plenty of free style and fun! Over a six-week session, we will learn a group routine and complete a final performance at the end of the program. For more information, contact Ariel.Kliem@ MecklenburgCountyNC.gov.
Marion Diehl Recreation Center 2219 Tyvola Road $50.00
Fuel for Life Young men with disabilities, ages 18 to 35. McAlisters Deli, 4805 Park Road, Charlotte $10.00 (not including the price of the food) Mon, Jan 21, Feb 24, Mar 17 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Challenger Soccer Youth and teens ages 6 to 21 with disabilities Marion Diehl Adaptive Field, 2219 Tyvola Road $40.00 Tue, Mar 18-Apr 29, 6:00pm to 7:00pm This program is geared to introduce soccer to youth and teens with disabilities, ages 6 to 21. With the help of soccer buddies, participants will work on ball control, dribbling, and shooting. For more information, contact Stacey Thomas at 704-432-4326 or Stacey.Thomas@ MecklenburgCountyNC.gov.
35 and Under
Adults with developmental disabilities can spend weekday mornings, or some weekday afternoons, enjoying a variety of instructional classes…from cooking to creative arts, gardening to sports and fitness, there’s a weekday class for you! Five-week spring classes begin in April. Contact Karen.Howard@ MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704-4324325 for more information - ask about discounts for multiple class registrations.
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 they’re facing in their lives. Each month we will discuss different topics, such as employment and job skills, relationships, life goals and values, and other topics that are important to you; occasionally we will have guest speakers. For more information, please contact Abigail. Wilkerson@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov.
40 and Under VIP Travel Club Adults and seniors, ages 35 and up, with visual impairments Departs from Marion Diehl Recreation Center or Metrolina Association for the Blind $15.00
Wilderness Bunch
Wed, Mar 26 Wed, Apr 16, Tue, May 13
Individuals ages 16 to 35 with disabilities
9:00am to 4:00pm
Various Locations
Mon, Apr 21-May 19, Tue, Apr 22-May 20 Wed, Apr 23-May 21, Fri, Apr 25-May 23 10:00am to 12:00pm, or 2:00pm to 4:00pm (Mon & Wed only)
$150.00
Adults and seniors with visual impairments enjoy a social day with friends, while building independence in the community. Learn about historical, educational and Wilderness Bunch is designed to teach recreational attractions in Charlotte and basic skills needed for tent camping and surrounding areas. Please bring money for participating in outdoor recreation. Trips meals. Departs from Marion Diehl Recreation include activities such as hiking, kayaking, Center, 2219 Tyvola Road OR Metrolina nature outdoor games, and nature lessons. Assoc for the Blind, 704 Louise Ave. For For more information about Wilderness more information, contact Karen.Howard@ Bunch, please contact Abigail.Wilkerson@ MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704-432-4325. MecklenburgCountyNC.gov. Fri, Mar 14-Sun, Mar 16 4:00pm (Fri) to 4:00pm (Sun)
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Spring 2014
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