March 8-14th: National Bubble Week! Join the HPRD staff out at North Mecklenburg Park on March 8th 2:30-4:00pm to make fun bubble creations!

March 8-14th: National Bubble Week! Join the HPRD staff out at North Mecklenburg Park on March 8th 2:30-4:00pm to make fun bubble creations! FREE April 19th-25th: National Karaoke Week! Join us at the Robert B. Blythe Building for oldies but goodies karaoke! We will provide the music you provide the entertainment. Visit our website for updates on date & times. huntersville.org/parks May16th: Kids to Parks Day! National Park Trust is encouraging children across the country to explore their neighborhood parks and discover the history, nature and adventure right around the corner or just across town. Visit our website for updates on our Kids to the Parks activities! www.huntersville.org/parks INSIDE: General 2 Community Events 3 Adult Programs 4 Preschool / Youth 5 Camps 6 Special Needs 7 Facilities 7 Co-Sponsors 8 The goal of this project is to create a public space which benefits the health and welfare of individuals, families & the community. We will focus on households that are economically challenged with limited access to fresh fruits & vegetables. Educational classes and workshops will be available on growing your own vegetables, proper nutrition, preparing foods, composting and methods of organic gardening. Huntersville Parks and Recreation is looking for volunteers that have knowledge of gardening to assist in education or any other gardening needs. 302 South Main St., Huntersville / Contact: Steve Roberson 704.766.2229

GENERAL INFORMATION Office Hours: M - F / 8am-5pm Phone: 704-766-2220 Mailing Address: PO Box 2879 Huntersville, NC 28070 The Administrative Offices: 105 Gilead Rd. 3rd Floor Huntersville, NC 28078 Parks & Recreation Staff Director Michael Jaycocks, CPRP Assistant Director Scott Treon, CPRP, CPSI Senior Administrative Assistant Ginny Neely Receptionist - Kim Hughes Park & Maintenance Superintendent Joe Greene, CPSI Recreation Superintendent Tracy Houk Events Coordinator Alison Kozlowski Athletic Coordinator Josh Brock Asst. Recreation Coordinator Lindsay Small Asst. Athletic Coordinator Ben Benshoof Facility & Tournaments Supervisor Steve Roberson, CPSI HPRD Youth and Seniors Activity Scholarship Application Policy It is the policy of the Town of HPRD to provide recreational opportunities to all the residents of Huntersville. Some programs require the payment of a fee to cover the expenses incurred by offering the program. Realizing the need to include all residents in these opportunities, the Town of Huntersville will offer financial assistance to youth and seniors of Huntersville meeting the guidelines. Please contact the HPRD offices for more information on program assistance and our scholarship application policy. Registration Information Register Online: www.huntersville.org Register in person: The administrative offices are open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. The program fee must be paid in full at time of registration. Registration is first-come, first-served. Waitlists are taken when programs are filled and efforts are made to accommodate those individuals. If a spot becomes available, participants on our waitlist will be notified and are encouraged to call back ASAP to reserve the spot for them. If confirmation is not received within 24 hours, the next available person on the waiting list may be called. Please Register Early! Programs and Trips with insufficient registration may be canceled one week prior to the first class meeting. Refund Policy 1. Participants may request a refund for any program for any reason. All refund requests must come to the Administrative Office of the HPRD. No requests may be taken off-site at programs or other facilities. 2. A complete refund will be issued if a participant withdraws from a program prior to 3 business days of the start of the program or if an activity is canceled by the HPRD. **No refund will be issued after start of program** 3. Convenience fees applied to online registrations are paid to the company hosting our site and are non-refundable. Inclusion HPRD welcomes individuals of all abilities into its programs and activities as well as encourages individuals to participate as independently as is possible in the activity of his/her choice. If you are not sure what type of assistance or reasonable accommodations are appropriate for you in a particular program, please contact the Department Staff. Volunteer Opportunities Volunteering with HPRD is easier than you think. There are numerous ways to become active. You can volunteer for a onetime event or an on-going project. Maybe you need hours for a specific cause, let us help. Other Information Photography Policy: During any use of our programs, facilities, or events, participants may be photographed by the HPRD staff for publicity purposes. If you do not wish to have your photo taken, please tell the staff photographer. E-Newsletter: Please e-mail parks@huntersville.org and request e-mail list addition.

COMMUNITY EVENTS New! Bunny Bash Sunday, March 29th 1-3 pm Holbrook Park Bounce House, Relays, Crafts, Music, & Cookie Decorating Bring your camera to take pictures with the Easter Bunny! LKN Senior Fun & Fitness Day! Join Huntersville, Cornelius & Davidson Parks and Recreation Departments along with the North Meck Senior Center - April 14th, Jetton Park 9:00am-1:00pm. The day will be filled with health and fun fitness activities. A healthy lunch will be provided. Angels of '97, 5K Run, Walk and Memorial Run March 21, 2014 at 9:00am - NMHS pre-registration available at angels5k.com - We encourage teams to be formed in honor or memory of a loved one, if interested let us know. For more information please contact us at: Angels5krun@gmail.com CornHole Tournament March 21, 2014 at 2:00pm - NMHS pre-registration available at www.angelsof97.com For more information please contact us at AngelsCornHole@gmail.com The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Arts & Science Council has made it possible for Huntersville to host a day displaying the talents of local artists; we will have something for everyone; variety of art vendors, food trucks, activities for children, live entertainment, local businesses and more! Admission & Parking FREE Huntersville Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 25th - 7:00pm Birkdale Village Join us Saturday Mornings 8am-12pm OPENING DAY - MAY 9th Please contact Alison Kozlowski, Downtown Special Events Coordinator for more information about vendor opportunities. akozlowski@huntersville.org / 704.766.2253 FREE outside entertainment featuring popular family movies. FREE drinks and popcorn too! Bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets - come early for some exciting pre-movie entertainment and give-a-ways. North Meck Park opens at 6pm for the event, the movie will begin at dusk. Dates: May 8th - June 5th - August 28th Please check our website & FB for Movie Titles & updates (www.huntersville.org/parks)

ADULT Co-Ed Adult Kickball Age: 18yrs & Up HAP Co-Ed Kickball will play a seven game season and a single elimination tournament. Registration: www.gokickball.com #5698 WED 6:30-9:30pm Mar 25-May 27 $55 Regular Registration - Jan 19-Feb 26 $60 Final Week Registration - Feb 27-Mar 5 $65 Late Registration - Mar 6-Mar 28 NEW - Adult Men s Basketball League Age: 30yrs+ Bailey Middle All games will be held on Tuesday evenings, March-April- Registration: Jan 20-Feb 27 Registration is available in person at both Cornelius PARC office (21445 Catawba Ave.) or at HPRD office (105 Gilead Rd., 3rd Floor) Fee: $300/team - additional $10/NR participants Questions: Josh Brock - 704.766.2220 John Anderson - 704.892.6031 x188 Spring Adult Softball League Age: 18+yrs Bradford Park Instructor: Josh Brock / Ben Benshoof Men s League - $575 #5630 FRI 6:30-11:00pm Games begin Mar 13 Co-Ed League - $575 #5629 MON 6:30-11:00pm Games begin Mar 9 Registration: Feb 2 - Feb 27 LIVE AWESOME - TOSS EM Age: 16yrs & Up Bradford Park Who: Advanced Division & Rec Division What: Day round 2:00pm / Glow round 6:30pm Why: Fundraiser for cancer research Cost: $25/round or $35/both rounds MARCH 7th - - - FREE Smokey J s BBQ dinner if you sign-up for both rounds! Register: www.discgolfunited.com (Jan 21-Mar 4) Lunchtime Basketball Age: 18yrs & Up Waymer Gym Need a break from work? Bring your friends for a great game of pick-up basketball - FREE! #5581 TUES 11:30-1:30pm Mar 3-May 26 Open Gym Age: 18+yrs Waymer Gymnasium Stop by the Waymer Gymnasium for a few hours of court time. Open to the public - FREE! #5580 WED 6-9:00pm Mar 4-May 27 NEW - Zumba Age: 18+yrs HACC New this spring! FEE: $5.00/class Instructor: India Rice #5782 TUES 10-11:00am Mar 3-Apr 21 ADULT/SENIOR Yoga Age: 18+yrs RBB Gentle relaxing class focus is basic yoga postures Instructor: Cheryl Demers #5653 MON 6:00-7:15pm Mar 16-May 11 #5654 MON 6:00-7:15pm May 18-July 13 R $52 / NR $62 Min 4 / Max 20 Pilates Age: 16+yrs Pilates Physique Toning, flexibility, better posture, efficient movement and body/mind connection can be achieved providing the basis for a lifetime of health. Instructor: Denise Maffia: 516.835.2560 #5701 WED 7:30-8:30pm March 4 Apr 22 #5717 WED 7:30-8:30pm Apr 29-Jun 17 R $80 / NR $100 Min 4 / Max 20 NEW - Sign Language All Ages HACC Introduction to American Sign Language is a course you won t want to miss. This course will include over 100 words of ASL vocabulary, finger spelling and basic sign language skills. Instructor: Jennifer Needleman #5640 TUES 7:00-8:00pm Mar 24-April 28 R $50 / NR $60 Min 5 / Max 10 Card Making & More! Age: 16+yrs HACC This class will inspire you to create fun projects and greeting cards with guidance and instruction. **meets once a month on 2nd Wednesday** contact Brandy Cox for more info: brandy@coxgp.com or 704.806.7200 Instructor: Brandy Cox #5753 WED 7-9:00pm ongoing $13/session - fees are collected by instructor Fine Art Age: 18+yrs HACC Get together with fellow fine artists in your area and work together to produce art, meet people and have fun. Instructor: Colette Dorais #5749 WED 10:30-1:30pm Begins March 4 Fee: $5 one-time registration plus $25 / 4wk class paid in advance or $8 / drop-in. 704.458.8282 / colettedorais@carolina.rr.com Stand Up Paddle Boarding Age: 8+yrs My Aloha Join My Aloha for an afternoon of instruction in the fast-growing sport of paddle boarding. Fun for ALL ages, anyone can do it! All equipment is provided. Ages 8-11 MUST be accompanied with a parent. **All participants MUST be able to swim. Instructor: My Aloha Staff #5723 SAT 5:30-7:00pm Apr 11 INTRO #5722 SAT 5:30-7:00pm Apr 25 YOGA #5731 SAT 5:30-7:00pm May 9 INTRO #5730 SAT 5:30-7:00pm May 23 YOGA R $28 / NR $35 Min 4 / Max 20 SENIOR NEW - PICKLEBALL! Age: 50+yrs Waymer We are proud to introduce our recreational senior pickleball program to Huntersville. We encourage you to bring your own paddle, but we will have some on hand for beginners. FREE Instructor: Josh Brock / Ben Benshoof #5772 MON/WED 9-11:30am Mar 16-May 27 NEW - Tuesday Senior Softball Age: 65+yrs NMP Stop by North Meck Park on Tuesday mornings for senior softball open play. This program is designed for recreational players to get out and play the sport they love! FREE Instructor: Josh Brock / Ben Benshoof #5773 TUE 9-12:00pm Mar 17-May 19 Badminton Age: 50+yrs Waymer Gymnasium This program is open to seniors wishing to bring out their competitive nature in a friendly game. Open to the public - FREE! #5579 TUES/THUR 9-11am Mar 3-May 28 Ralph Lambert Senior Softball League Age: 50+yrs NMP Instructor: Josh Brock / Ben Benshoof #5600 WED 6-10:00pm Mar 18-June 3 Important Dates: Registration: Feb 2-27 Skills Day / Players Mtg: Feb 28, 9:00am Fee: $30 R / $45 NR Bridge Age: 50+yrs HACC Game is for experienced players and you must have a partner. FREE Instructor: Jim Gossage / 704.992.6006 #5018 FRI 9:30am Ongoing TRIPS Gaffney Outlets Age: 21+yrs Meet at Town Center Grab a friend for an afternoon of shopping, lunch, & more shopping at a variety of stores! #5761 MON 9am-3pm March 21 $6/person Min 10 participants Queens Landing Lunch Cruise Age: 21+yrs Meet at Town Center Enjoy the beauty of Lake Norman & a delicious lunch aboard the Catawba Queen. #5763 SAT 11:30am-3pm May 9 $35/person Min 10 participants

PRESCHOOL / YOUTH Preschool Start Smart Sports Development Age: 3-5yrs HAP Fun, hands-on class to teach children the basic motor skills to play organized sports while spending quality time with their parents. Registration: Feb 2 - till full Instructors: Josh Brock / Ben Benshoof BASEBALL #5603 THUR 5:45-6:30pm Apr 16-May 21 6wks R $55 / NR $65 Min 5 / Max 20 SOCCER #5604 MON 5:45-6:30pm Apr 13-May 18 R $55 / NR $65 Min 5 / Max 20 Play & Learn Mini Adventures Age: 3-5yrs RBB This program helps children hone on skills they will need for kindergarten, while having fun! Focus will be on science, arts, gross/fine motor skills & special guests! Parents may drop off children and MUST be potty trained. Instructor: Lindsay Small #5674 TUES 9:30-11:30am Mar 3-Mar 24 #5675 TUES 9:30-11:30am Apr 7-Apr 28 R $30 / NR $35 Min 4 / Max 10 Gymsport Age: 2-5yrs RBB We will be utilizing sports and gymnastics, to develop your child s motor skills in an environment that builds confidence in all aspects of life through the use of sports. Instructor: Gymsport Staff #5672 TUES 1:30-2:15pm Apr 21-May 26 #5673 TUES 1:30-2:15pm June 9-July 14 R $30 / NR $35 Min 5 / Max 10 Youth NEW - radkids Spring Break Age: 5-12yrs HES Gymnasium radkids is dedicated to breaking the potential cycle of victimization. A few areas covered within the curriculum are: 911, fire safety, home safety, gun safety, bullies & internet safety. This program is a family-based program and parents will learn just as much as the children. For more information visit: www.carolinaselfprotection.com/radkidsregistration Instructors: Karen & David Fisher #5696 5-7yrs M-F 8:30-10:30am Apr 6-10 #5697 8-12yrs M-F 11:00-1:00pm Apr 6-10 FEE: $85 Min 10 / Max 20 Pitch, Hit, Run Age: 7-14yrs McEver Field Boys & girls have opportunity to compete in 4 levels of competition including team championship events at all 30 Major League ballparks and the Nation Finals at the MLB All-Star game. We partner with the Towns of Davidson & Cornelius to host the local competition. FREE! #5781 SAT 9-11:00am March 21 Youth NEW - Cheerleading Age: 5-13yrs Dellwood Participants will learn proper cheerleading techniques that challenge all girls from beginner to advanced levels. Charlites Cheer and Dance emphasizes basic cheerleading skills, good sportsmanship, and the importance of being a squad. Teams will focus on stunting, basic tumbling, jumps, cheers and chants, as well as learning a spirit dance routine. Days and times will vary by age RECREATIONAL & COMPETITIVE please contact Coach Emily for more information and to register. 704.875.7882 / charlitescheeranddance@gmail.com Bounce Boot Camp Age: 8yrs+ Holbrook Park Founded by a former NFL player, Bounce Boot Camp combines the fun of inflatable obstacle courses, castles & slides into an amazingly fun program for youth. It puts the fun back into fitness. Classes are Mon and/or Wed - sign up for 8 class session or 16 class session. Instructor: Paul Baker #5668 MON 5-6:00pm Mar 16-May 4 #5669 WED 5-6:00pm Mar 16-May 4 R $99 / NR $105 Min 10 / Max 20 #5670 MON/WED 5-6:00pm Mar 16-May 4 R $178 / NR $195 Min 10 / Max 20 Afterschool Program Age: K-5th Waymer Center Our ASEP offers children a relaxed, fun, & safe environment. Children will participate in team building activities, sports, arts, crafts, and most importantly receive help with homework! Instructor: ASEP staff #4841 MON-FRI 2-6pm Now-June 10 Monthly Fee: R $125 / NR $180 Spring break KIDS OUT FUN DAYS Age:K-5th Waymer 7:30a-6:00p Drop your children off for fun & excitement on their days off from school. Fee: R $25 / NR $30 Instructor: ASEP staff #5756 April 6 Putt-Putt Golf #5757 April 7 Pottery #5758 April 8 Roller Skating 80 s Style #5759 April 9 Park Hop #5760 April 10 Sports & Fitness Fun! LKN Teen Council Want to meet new friends or have something fun to do that looks great on your college application? This organization provides service projects, workshops, campus cruises, and the opportunity to go on teen trips! We will be working on our service projects and fundraiser opportunities. Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend a Teen Council function prior to applying. This council is sponsored by the Parks and Rec. Departments of Cornelius, Huntersville & Davidson. Please visit the above town s websites for more info Contacts: Scott Treon - 704.766.2220 John Anderson - 704.765.1450 Girls Volleyball Age: 9-18yrs Gymnasiums Vary This League promotes sportsmanship, skill building, and most importantly FUN! Instructors: Josh Brock / Ben Benshoof Registration Feb 2 - Mar 6 #5014: 9-11yrs / #5596: 12-14yrs / #5597: 15+yrs Parents Info Meeting - March 5 Skills Day - March 7 Coaches Certification Mtg. - March 9 R $75 / NR $90 Clay Allen s North Meck Tennis Academy Age: 5yrs+ North Meck Courts This academy offers tennis instructions to players of all ages and skill levels. Session I - begins March 2! **Academy runs on a monthly basis. Please register at least a week before desired month begins** Instructor: Clay Allen & Tennis Academy Staff #5582: 5-6yrs / #5583: 7-10yrs / #5584: 11+yrs #5591: 14-18yrs - - - - Fees vary depending on number of days - please check our website for more info or contact please Call Clay Allen directly with questions and to register - 704.258.8935*** Charlotte Hornets Basketball Clinics Age: 6 yrs+ HES Coach Chad Hunt of the Charlotte Hornets will hold Sunday basketball clinics here in Huntersville each week where he will teach the fundamentals of basketball just as the Charlotte Hornets have learned. Visit nba.com/hornets/training Instructor: Chad Hunt #5607 SUN 11:00am-5:00pm Mar 8-May 31 Fee $35 Min 10 / Max 30 Sticks for Kids is designed to provide golf clubs to kids who do not have access to them. The will be able to borrow clubs from HPRD. We also accept donated clubs from the public and use them as part of the program. Please contact us for more information - 704.766.2220

CAMPS HPRD Summer Camps Registration for Residents will open March 5th, 2015 **you may register in person or ONLINE!** Registration for non-residents will open March 12th, 2015. If you are applying for a scholarship you MUST register in person on March 2nd, 2015. All forms/waivers must be completed & returned no later than noon on April 30th! You may pick-up camp packets at HPRD Administrative offices or print them from our website, (www.huntersville.org) Please make sure you have all of the forms/waivers for the weeks your child is registered for. If we do not have all paperwork in by the deadline your child will be withdrawn from our camp. (Although unlikely, all trips for our KOFD & Summer Camps are subject to change or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances) Summer Sports Camps Age 4-17yrs varies Camps are offered in a variety of different sports and are a great way to learn a new sport or sharpen your skills in a sport you already know. Instructor: HPRD or PARC Summer Camp Staff Camps will run for 1 wk sessions Mon-Fri starting June 15th, 9am-12pm (there will be a few afternoon offerings from 1pm-4pm for select camps) Weekly Fee: varies by camp **For more info on these camps please check our website (www.huntersville.org) regularly for updates and registration info. The Sports Summer Camp guide will come out first of March. Remember to register early as some camps fill up quickly** Registration is through Cornelius PARC Junior Adventure Camp rising 1st - 5th Waymer Center This unique summer camp program is designed to provide a safe, fun, & structured environment where children can participate in recreational, educational, social, cultural, & physical activities, as well as giving back to the community by participating in some volunteer activities. June 15th - August 14th / 7:30am - 6:00pm Weekly Fee: R $120 / NR $145 - Min 15/Max 50 **2 camp t-shirts & camp bag will be included in the camp fees this year** Instructor: HPRD Summer Camp Staff Week 1: Animal Planet - June 15 Week 2: Fun & Fitness - June 22 Week 3: Art Expressions - June 29 Week 4: Camp Rock - July 6 Week 5: Out of this World - July 13 Week 6: Water Wonders - July 20 Week 7: Parks and Rec Fun - July 27 Week 8: Amazing Race - August 3 Week 9: Back to School Bash - August 10 **Week 9 - Limited Space Available - Max 25** Adventure Camp rising 6th - 8th Waymer Center We will have new experiences and adventuresome activities this summer for our middle school participants. Through fieldtrips, programs, & volunteering participants will develop selfconfidence, independence, friendship, and the ability to work together as a group. June 15th - August 7th / 7:30am-6:00pm Weekly Fee: R $185 / NR $210 - Min 19/Max 33 - we dropped the 2 session format, you may now register for one week at a time. **2 camp t-shirts & camp bag will be included in the camp fees this year** Instructor: HPRD Summer Camp Staff Week 1: Fast N Furious - June 15 Week 2: Fun Fitness Adventures - June 22 Week 3: Art Antics - June 29 Week 4: Wild Waters - July 6 Week 5: Fun in the Sun - July 13 Week 6: Fear Factor - July 20 Week 7: Survivor Series - July 27 Week 8: Extreme Fun - August 3 Charlotte Hornets Summer Basketball Camp Age 7-16yrs June 15-18 / July 27-30 This camp will keep your basketball skills sharp between seasons. Participants focus on the fundamentals of basketball while keeping it fun and exciting for all ages. Instructor: Chad Hunt Please check the Hornets website for more details and to register www.nba.com/hornets/hornets-hoops-camps Don t forget to check our website www.huntersville.org/parks for more summer camps and updates on our current events & programs!

SPECIAL NEEDS The Towns of Huntersville & Cornelius have teamed up to offer a variety of programs for people with disabilities. The goals of these programs are to provide the opportunity to socialize with peers, improve self-esteem, engage in physical activity, learn new skills and increase independence. For more information on our programs please visit: www.cornelius.org/parc Cornelius PARC Department - 704.892.6031 ext. 160 PARKS & FACILITIES For more information on shelter/facility rental rates and availability please click the facility link on our website www.huntersville.org/parks or call 704.766.2220 Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell will include: a multipurpose building that can be used for various functions including the farmers market, a festival stage and lawn area, splash pad, and the Veterans Memorial. You may order as many bricks as you wish. Prices are $90.00/ each and 75.00/each for two or more. Thank you for considering participation in this project to honor our Veterans! The Town of Huntersville reserves the right to refuse any message deemed inappropriate and return payment to the purchaser.

CO-SPONSORS advertisement The following Athletic Associations provide youth sports activities in the area of baseball, football, lacrosse, softball, basketball, cheerleading and soccer. They are organizations with which the Parks and Recreation Department co-sponsors activities. huntersvillebaseball.com hyaasports.com carolinarapids.com xlacrosse.com strikerssoccer.com playstewards.com lkngiants.com minerslax.com nothingbutnet.org lknyouthfootball.org