Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Elementary Programs & Activities Hip-Hop: Permanent Structure Come learn hip-hop moves in a structured, fun and upbeat environment. Age appropriate routines are put together to a variety of old and new school music, and will be showcased at public events. Ages 7 to 10 $8.00
Albemarle Road Recreation Center #51606
Ongoing
Thu
6:00pm to 7:00pm
Fitness and Wellness Karate Kids Students will learn self-confidence, discipline and physical fitness through lessons from a certified martial arts instructor. All Ages FREE
Southview Recreation Center #50967 Ongoing Wed
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Sky Hy Step Team
Dance: Making a Difference Everywhere (M.A.D.E.) M.A.D.E. Today provides fun and structured classes that will help your child learn the basics of ballet, tap, hip-hop, jazz and cheer. Financial aid is available. For more information and costs, contact Eiesha Williamson at 704-333-4062. Ages 6 and older $55.00
Elon Recreation Center #50210
Ongoing
Thu
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Tue
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Ray’s Splash Planet #51904
Ongoing
Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center #51443
Ongoing
Mon
5:00pm to 6:00pm
March, dance, drum and compete in step shows, contests and community events with the beat of learning discipline, self-esteem and having fun. For more information, contact NaomiDrenanRecreationCenter@ MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704-432-5231. Ages 9 to 11 $55.00
Naomi Drenan Recreation Center #51578 Ongoing Mon&Wed 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Dance: Creative Expressions Develop creative expression! Popular with boys and girls! This is a fun, high energy class! Come learn pom, hip-hop, funk and dance techniques! There is an $8.00 registration fee. For more information, contact Young Champions of America at 980-237-4738. Ages 4 to 18 $7.00/class
Mallard Creek Recreation Center #50455
Mufuka Works African Drumming
Albemarle Road Recreation Center Ongoing
Fri
5:15pm to 6:15pm
Mufuka Works Ballet Come join Mufuka Works Ballet, where students focus on correct body alignment and ballet technique as a vehicle to tell human life stories in dance education and performance. For more information, contact Elsie Mufuka at 843-441-8803, www.dancemufukaworks.com, or mufukaworks@gmail.com. Ages 6 to 11 $6.00
Albemarle Road Recreation Center #51251
Ongoing
Get Going Guide
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Wed
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Educational Programs
Come enjoy African drumming where students will be provided with the drum techniques from the Ashiko (West African Drum) as a vehicle to tell human life stories in drum education and performance. For more information, contact Elsie Mufuka at 843441-8803, www.dancemufukaworks.com, or mufukaworks@gmail.com. Ages 6 to 11 $6.00 #51203
Ongoing
6:15pm to 7:15pm
Academy of Achievers Join us for activities that will encourage academic growth and achievement. For more information, contact Kiana.Brooks@ MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704-392-7452. Ages 6 to 11 FREE
Southview Recreation Center #50830
Feb 12
Wed
4:30pm to 6:30pm
Young Writers Academy Classes offer fun and engaging creative writing skills that increase the participants love for and skill in writing. Students will create a stage play and act it out, uncover the secret world of a detective before developing an original mystery, report on news for a TV show, develop an art and poetry book and much more.... come on an adventure with us. For more information and to register, visit www.YoungWritersAcademy.com or call 704-779-0232. Ages 8 to 13 $122.00
Mallard Creek Recreation Center #50062 Jan 7-Mar 11 Tue
Winter 2013 - 2014
5:00pm to 6:00pm
Karate Kidz2 Learn discipline, karate techniques and form from a certified karate instructor. Ages 7 to 17 FREE
Arbor Glen Outreach Center #51362
Ongoing
Tue
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center #51440
Ongoing
Mon
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Home School P.E. - K-5th Grades This program gives children the opportunity to participate in a traditional P.E. class while meeting new friends. For more information, contact MallardCreekRecreationCenter@ MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or call 704-548-8234. Ages 5 to 10 $50.00
Mallard Creek Recreation Center #50421 Jan 6-May 12 Mon 11:00am to 11:50am
Self Defense Learn physical self-defense skills! Receive safety awareness education! Earn your Black Belt! There is an $8.00 registration fee. For more information, contact Young Champions at 980-237-4738. Ages 5 to 11 $7.00/Class
Hickory Grove Recreation Center #50891
Ongoing
Mon
5:00pm to 8:30pm
Albemarle Road Recreation Center #51566
Ongoing
Tue
5:30pm to 8:45pm
Berewick Recreation Center #52286
Ongoing
Sat 11:30am to 1:45pm
Mallard Creek Recreation Center #50461
Ongoing
Thu
6:00pm to 8:30pm
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