Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation 2016 PUBLIC AQUATIC & RECREATION CENTERS SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE To learn more please visit: www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department is proud to implement Starfish Aquatics Institute (SAI) Starfish Swimming program format at each of the aquatic facilities starting fall 2012. SAI offers a nationally recognized swim instruction program for children and adults of all ages and abilities. The different programs offered are StarBabies (6-18 months), StarTots (18-36 months), Starfish Swim School (ages 3 years and up), Starfish Stroke School (once they have surpassed Starfish Swim School), and Starfish Swim Team (a development program designed to transition students from swim lessons to a competitive swim team program). Each of these programs is benchmark focused and contains five stages that each focus on a specific core competency. The core competencies are the building blocks of swimming. All lead-up skills, activities, and benchmarks in each stage focus on the core competency. Each stage has two benchmarks to achieve: a safety skill benchmark and a swim skill benchmark. Please read about the different levels below. StarBabies Parent or Guardian with child 6 months-18 months StarTots Parent or Guardian with child 18 months -36 months The purpose of this course is to develop in very young children a high comfort level in the water while at the same time training parents in water safety and drowning prevention. This course does not teach children to become accomplished swimmers or survive in the water; it does provide a confidence building, fun, loving experience. One parent or guardian must be in the water with each child. Swim diapers required, along with plastic pants recommended and a lined swim suit. Starfish Swim School Pre-School Ages 3-5 years Designed to meet the needs of preschoolers, this course will develop a high comfort level in the water, a readiness to swim, and for those children who are developmentally ready, teach beginning swim skills. This class approaches teaching swimming through creative, fun activities in the water. Students work toward development of the five core swimming competencies and receive color level stars in their personal record books for each achievement. Children progress at their own pace in a small group setting. Starfish Swim School Elementary Ages 6-8 years, Age 5 can register upon completion of the pre-school program Starfish Swim School Primary (formerly Otter) Ages 9-14 Students work toward development of the five core swimming competencies and receive color level stars for each achievement. The color levels are used to divide students into broad ability groups. Children progress at individual rates with the opportunity to learn the core swimming skills and progress to advanced strokes. Learning is self-paced but challenging. Starfish Swim School Adult Beginner Ages 14 and up This course is designed to improve comfort and skill in the water, regardless of past swimming experience. Perfect for adults who desire to learn or improve strokes and water skills for fitness fun. Students work toward development of the five basic core swimming competencies. Starfish Stroke School Adult Intermediate Ages 14-older Students refine freestyle and learn stroke technique for backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and more! www.parkandrec.com/aquatics
Swim Lessons M/W June 6-29 July 6-27 Aug 1-24 Sat June 11-25 Tu/Th June 7-30 July 5-28 Aug 2-25 Fees: Public $80 $70 $80 $30 Member $64 $56 $64 $24 STAR Babies and StarTots Ages 6 months-36 months BEGINNER M/W 8am-8:30am babies 6-18 mos 43091 43092 43093 M/W 8:30am-9am tots 18-36 mos 43094 43095 43096 M/W 4pm-4:30pm babies 6-18 mos 43097 43098 43099 M/W 4:30pm-5pm tots 18-36 mos 43100 43101 43102 Sat 8:00-8:30 a.m. babies 6-18 mos 42915 Sat 8:30-9:00 a.m. tots 18-36 mos 42916 Sat 9:00-9:30 a.m. babies 6-18 mos 43089 Sat 9:30-10:00 a.m. tots 18-36 mos. 43090 STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL PRESCHOOL Ages 3-15 BEGINNER M/W 9:00-9:30 a.m. 42955 42956 42957 M/W 9:30-10:00 a.m. 42958 42959 42960 M/W 4:00-4:30 p.m. 42961 42962 42963 M/W 4:30-5:00 p.m. 43101 43104 43105 M/W 5:00-5:30 p.m. 42940 42944 42951 M/W 5:30-6:00 p.m. 42943 42947 42952 M/W 6:00-6:30 p.m. 42941 42945 42953 M/W 6:30-7:00 p.m. 42942 42946 42954 Sat 8:00-8:30 a.m. 42948 Sat 8:30-9:00 a.m. 42949 Sat 9:00-9:30 a.m. 42950 Sat 9:30-10:00 a.m. 43106 Sat 10:00-10:30 a.m. 43107 Sat 10:30-11:00 a.m. 43108 Sat 11:00-11:30 a.m. 43109 STARFISH STROKE SCHOOL PRESCHOOL Ages 3-5 INTERMEDIATE T/Th 5:00-5:30 p.m. 42922 42923 42924 Sat 10:00-10:30am 43110 MCAC: 980-314-3483 Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center: 800 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202
Swim Lessons M/W June 6-29 July 6-27 Aug 1-24 Sat June 11-25 T/Th June 7-30 July 5-28 Aug 2-25 Fees: Public $80 $70 $80 $30 Member $64 $56 $64 $24 SWIM SCHOOL Ages 6 12 Years BEGINNER M/W 10am-10:45 a.m. 43117 43120 43123 M/W 10:45am-11:30 a.m. 43118 43121 43124 M/W 4pm-4:45 p.m. 43119 43122 43125 M/W 5:30pm-6:15 p.m. 42932 42934 42938 M/W 6:15pm-7:00 p.m. 42933 42935 42939 Sat 8:00-8:45 a.m. 42936 Sat 8:45-9:30 a.m. 42937 Sat 9:30-10:15 a.m. 43115 Sat 10:15-11:00 a.m. 43116 STARFISH STROKE SCHOOL ELEMENTARY Ages 6-10 INTERMEDIATE T/Th 5:30-6:15 p.m. 42917 42918 42919 Sat 10:15-11:00 a.m. 49290 Sat 11:00-11:45 a.m. 49291 STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL TEEN / ADULT Ages 14 and up BEGINNER M/W 5:15-6:00 p.m. 42925 42928 43113 M/W 6:15-7:00 p.m. 42926 43111 43114 Sat 10:30-11:15 a.m. 42927 Sat 11:15-12:00 p.m. 43112 STARFISH STROKE SCHOOL TEEN / ADULT Ages 14 and up INTERMEDIATE T/Th 6:15-7:00 p.m. 42929 43245 42931 MCAC: 980-314-3483 Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center: 800 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202
Water Fitness June 6-29 July 5-29 Aug 1-26 Fees: Mon / Wed/ Fri $44 Public/$33 Member $40 Public/$30 Member $48 Public/$36 Member Tues / Thurs $28 Public/$21 Member $28 Public/$21 Member $32 Public/$24 Member WATER AEROBICS Moderate and High Intensity SHALLOW WATER All over body toning and cardiovascular workout. Since each participant works at their own pace, this class is great for the beginner to the most advanced fitness level. T/Th 4:45 p.m.-5:30 p.m. 43083 43084 43085 T/Th 5:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m. 43080 43081 43082 M/W/F 5:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m. 42909 42910 42911 T/Th 6:15 p.m.-7:00 p.m. 42908 42912 42913 M/W/F 6:15 p.m..-7:00 p.m. 43077 43078 43079 Easy Does It Beginner and Moderate Intensity SHALLOW WATER A low level, low impact exercise class. Activities include water walking, aerobic exercise to build cardiovascular endurance and range of motion classes. T/Th 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 43074 43075 43076 Water Polo Wednesday s Rodney s GReat Kids Triathlon Saturday, June 4th at 8:00 a.m. Register in person at Rays Splash Planet or mail completed registration to Venetrese Samuel/RGKT, 215 North Sycamore Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. For more information, or to have a registration form mailed to you, call 980-314-4729, online registration is not available for this event. Dates: Wednesday s, June 15-August 31 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Cost: $5.00 Charlotte Swim Masters compete, train and stay fit in this intense competition program Days & Times: Monday through Saturday s 6:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m. Mon/Wed/Fri 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. $35 MCAC Member $55 Non-member $40 MCAC Member - 10 punch pass $60 Non-member 10 punch pass MCAC: 980-314-3483 Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center: 800 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202
Swim Lessons Free Swim Lesson Program (3-12 yrs. of age) Free Swim lessons will be offered in monthly sessions and will be offered in evenings and Saturday mornings. Lessons will continue throughout the year and be posted in future Aquatic Program Guides. Families interested in participating in the free swim lessons are required to attend a Pre-Registration Event at Ray s Splash Planet are May 31, June 28, and July 26 families will submit their registration forms between 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. for preregistration event dates. Applications will not be accepted after 6:30 p.m. on the day of the event, drawing starts at 6:30pm. A public lottery will be conducted for all pre-registration participants. Ray s Splash Planet Free Swim Lesson Program Starfish Swim School PreK, Elementary and Primary ages M/W June 13-29 July 11-27 Aug 1-17 Time Ranges are TBD T/Th June 14-30 July 12-28 Aug 2-18 Saturday July 9-August 13 Locations for Ray s lessons may vary and will be assigned at the time of registration Fees: FREE The Outdoor Pool Free Swim Lesson Program is a first come first serve registration process at the pool they serve. Registration dates are as followed for Outdoor Pool Locations: June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27 and August 3 at 12:00pm sharp. Double Oaks Pool, 1200 Newland Rd, Charlotte, NC 28206 Double Oaks Pool Phone: 704-336-2653 Cordelia Pool, 2100 N. Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205 Cordelia Pool Phone: 704-336-2096 Water Fitness Senior Aerobics Club Seniors 55+ can join us for gentle water movement in shallow water with beach entry. This is a free program that is offered year-round. Contact the Aquatic Supervisor at Ray s Splash Planet at 704-335-5436 for more information. *Club does not meet on CMS no school days and holidays. Days: Mon and Wed* Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost: Free Rays Splash Planet has fitness packages available! Memberships to Ray s Splash Planet Fitness Area are on sale now. Ages 18+ only. Personal Training and Group Fitness Classes are available at Ray s Splash Planet! Contact certified trainers for information on training plans and classes: Basketball Jason (704) 426-7989 Open Gym and Basketball activities are available for all ages at Ray s Splash Planet. Come enjoy basketball season at one of our skills clinics or leagues. Dates and times vary, so please call 980-314-4729 for upcoming opportunities. Open Gym is $2/person over 18 years old, ID required to play. American Elite Martial Arts American Elite Martial Arts provides participants as young as 4 years old an opportunity to learn self-control, integrity, respect, and confidence through martial arts. Sensei Jarrod holds three black belts, and has taught classes and competed in tournaments around the Carolinas. Registration is $10 and includes a T-shirt, and weekly classes are only $7! To register, or for more information, call (704) 266-0849. RSP: 980.314.4729 www.parkandrec.com 215 N. Sycamore St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Want to be a Lifeguard? Free clinics to help improve your skills and climb your way there! 5 t h B e g i n journey 4 t h M e r i t earn your life 3 r d I n v e s t for a great return 2nd L a p s lead to your success Start your life Pass the lifeguard course Later invest in the lifeguard course Successful completion of pre lifeguard swim 1 s t C l i n i c swim assessment & skill development Attend the swim clinic to gauge current swim skills For more information contact Jody Corum at Ray s Splash Planet: 980.314.4729 Clinics are offered throughout the school year September through May
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Starfish Aquatics Institute STARGUARD Program Conducted by Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department Staff FULL LIFEGUARD TRAINING COURSES FEE Ages 15 and up COST: $165.00 CLIMB TRAINING COURSE FEE Ages 15 and up COST: $50.00 Learn water rescue techniques, team life guarding, first aid, and CPR and AED (defibrillator) certifications through online curriculum and this 20-hour course. Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Starfish Aquatics Institute Lifeguard license (STARGUARD) and the opportunity to become a member of one of the finest aquatic staff in North Carolina! Includes your books, fanny pack and guard license. Eligible reciprocal/crossover agencies include but are not limited to American Red Cross, Ellis, and YMCA. For more information, to set up a swim test, or register for a lifeguard class, please contact us at Ray s 980.314.4729 If you have a current lifeguard certification from another agency, you may be eligible to attend a lifeguard course with proof of current certification. Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Starfish Aquatics Institute Lifeguard license. Includes your books and guard license that includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED. Elligible certification agencies include but are not limited to American Red Cross, Ellis, and YMCA. BEFORE REGISTERING: You must pass a swim test conducted by any of our Aquatic Supervisors, before registering for a class. The swim test requirements are 100 freestyle, 50 breaststroke and 50 freestyle approach stroke (free style arms with head up looking forward) Treading water for two minutes with hands raised above pool surface Retrieve 10 pound brick off bottom of 13 foot pool back to surface Successful completion of these courses will not Guarantee Employment, but you will receive Starfish Aquatics Institute Lifeguard license. ***CLASS FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE**** www.parkandrec.com/aquatics
Swim Lessons STARBABIES / STARTOTS Ages 6 mo-36 mo STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL PRESCHOOL Ages 3-5 4 days M-Th 2 weeks / Weekday classes 1 day / Saturday Lessons June 13-23 July 5-14 July 18-28 Aug 1-12 June 4-25 July 9-30 Aug 6-27 Fees: Public $80 $80 $80 $80 $40 $40 $40 Member $64 $64 $64 $64 $32 $32 $32 Class will be held on 7/8 M-TH 5:00-5:30 p.m. 42546 42547 42548 42549 M-TH 5:30-6:00 p.m. 42551 42552 42553 42554 M-TH 6:00-6:30 p.m 42555 42556 42557 42558 Parent/Tot Class Sat 10:00-10:30 a.m. (6 mo to 18 mo) 42537 42538 42539 Sat 10:30-11:00 a.m. (19 mo to 35 mo) Beginner level (White-Yellow) 42540 42541 42542 Sat 11:00-11:30 a.m. (19 mo to 35 mo) Advanced level (Blue-Green) instr. permission req. 42543 42544 42545 Beginner Class Sat 9:00-9:30 a.m. 42559 42560 42561 Sat 9:30-10:00 a.m. 42562 42563 42564 Sat 10:00-10:30 a.m. 42565 42566 42567 STARFISH STROKE SCHOOL PRESCHOOL Ages 3-5 Advanced M-TH 6:30-7:00 p.m. 42568 42569 42570 42571 STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL ELEMENTARY / PRIMARY Ages 6-13 Beginner Class M-TH 4:15-5:00 p.m.. 42572 42573 42574 42575 M-TH 5:30-6:15 p.m 42576 42577 42578 42579 Sat 9:15-10:00 a.m. 42580 42581 42582 Sat 10:30-11:15 a.m. 42583 42584 42585 Sat 12:00-12:45 p.m. 42586 42587 42588 STARFISH STROKE SCHOOL ELEMENTARY / PRIMARY Ages 6-13 Intermediate / Advanced M-TH 4:45-5:30 p.m. 42589 42590 42591 42592 (White-Red Levels) M-TH 6:15-7:00 p.m. 42593 42594 42595 42596 (Yellow-Green Levels) Sat 8:30-9:15 a.m. (White-Red Level) 42597 42598 42599 Sat 11:15-12:00 p.m. (All Colors) 42600 42601 42602 Sat 11:30-12:15 p.m. (Yellow, Blue, Green) 42603 42604 42605 STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL TEEN/ADULT Ages 14 and up CLASSES MEETS MON/WED Beginner Class June 6-29 July 12 Aug 3 Aug 8 31 M/W 7:15-8:00 p.m. 42606 42607 42608 Sat 8:15-9:00 a.m. 42609 42610 42611 STARFISH STROKE SCHOOL TEEN/ADULT Ages 14 and up Advanced Class M/W 7:15-8:00 p.m. 42612 42613 42614 Sat 12:15-1:00 p.m. 42616 42620 42622
Water Fitness EASY DOES IT Beginner-Moderate Intensity Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 June 4 July 1 July 09 Aug 5 Aug 6-Sept 2 Public/Member/Senior Fees: Mon/Wed/Fri ( 12) $48/$36/$24 $48/$36/$24 $48/$36/$24 HYDROMANIA Moderate-High Intensity Tue/Thu (8) $32/$24/$16 $32/$24/$16 $32/$24/$16 Saturday (4) $16/$12/$8 $16/$12/$8 $16/$12/$8 SHALLOW WATER All over body toning and cardiovascular workout. Since each participant works at their own pace, this class is great for beginner to the most advanced fitness level. M/W/F 7:30-8:30 a.m. Valerie 42480 42481 42482 M/W/F 8:30-9:30 a.m. Valerie 42483 42484 42485 T/Th 7:00-8:00 p.m. Ele 42492 42493 42494 DEEP HYDROMANIA Moderate High intensity Join us for the best of both worlds, class will be in deep water for half the class and then water for the other half. T/Th 8:00-9:00 a.m. Ele 42487 42488 42490 DEEP WATER FITNESS Moderate-High Intensity DEEP WATER SHALLOW WATER A low-level, low impact exercise class. Activities include water walking, aerobic exercise to build cardiovascular endurance and range of motion classes. T/Th 9:45-10:45 a.m. Ele 42518 42519 42520 shallow No swimming skills required, float belts are worn. All-over toning and cardiovascular program held in deep water with float belts. A great upper body workout. M/W/F 7:15-8:15 a.m. Donna 42495 42496 42497 M/W/F 8:15-9:15 a.m. Donna 42500 42501 42502 T/Th 9:00-10:00 a.m. Charles 42503 42504 42505 T/Th 10:00-11:00 a.m. Missy 42506 42507 42508 T/Th 1:00-2:00 p.m. Cynthia 42509 42510 42511 T/Th 7:00-8:00 p.m. Donna 42793 42794 42795 Sat June 4-25 Sat July 9-20 Sat Aug 6-27 Sat 9:00-10:00 a.m. Missy 42512 42513 42514 Sat 10:00-11:00 a.m. Missy 42515 42516 42517 ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION Beginner Intensity SHALLOW WATER Gentle stretches and range-of -motion exercises keep tender joints mobile. The buoyancy of the water assists movements, while the resistance strengthens muscles that support joints. A physicians release is required to participate. T/Th 9:00-9:45 a.m. Ele June 4 July 1 42531 July 09 Aug 5 42532 Aug 6-Sept 2 42533 DEEP WATER RUNNING Moderate Intensity DEEP WATER No swimming skills required, float belts are worn. Class format involves interval running cadence class designed to improve endurance, stamina, breathing, and muscle toning. T/Th 2:00-3:00 p.m. Cynthia June 4 July 1 42534 July 09 Aug 5 42535 Aug 6-Sept 2 42536 T/Th 1:00-2:00 p.m. Phyllis 42522 42523 42524 T/Th 2:00-3:00 p.m. Phyllis 42525 42526 42527 T/Th 3:00-4:00 p.m. Phyllis 42528 42529 42530 Marion Diehl: 980.314.1300 www.parkandrec.com 2219 Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC 28210
Fitness & Athletics Volleyball for Adults and Seniors Open for all ages at Marion Diehl Recreation Center. Come enjoy volleyball all season on Monday nights from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Please call 980-314-1300 for questions and upcoming opportunities. Open volleyball fees are Seniors $1 per person and adults over 18 yrs of age is $2 per person, ID required to play. Badminton for Adults and Seniors Open badminton activities are available for all ages at Marion Diehl Recreation Center. Come enjoy badminton all season on Wednesday nights from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. and Saturday s from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Please call 980-314-1300 for questions and upcoming opportunities. Open badminton fees are Seniors $1 per person and Adults over 18 yrs of age is $2 per person, ID required to play. Tora Ha Kempo Karate for all ages Tora Kempo Karate is available for all ages at Marion Diehl Recreation Center. Come learn this karate program all season on Wednesday nights from 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Instructor is Kevin Hinson. Please call 980-314-1300 for questions and upcoming opportunities. Tora Ha Kempo Karate fees are Seniors $5 per person. Open Gym at Marion Diehl Open gym hours at Marion Diehl are Sunday s 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. for males and 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. for females. Please call 980-314-1300 for questions and upcoming opportunities. Seasonal Sports are offered at Marion Diehl /Rays Splash Planet Youth sports, leagues and programs are offered throughout the year at Marion Diehl Recreation Center/Ray s Splash Planet Sports offered are Basketball (Co-Ed and Girls), Track & Field (Co-Ed), and Soccer for (Co-Ed and girls). If you have questions in regards to youth sports, leagues and programs please call at 980.314.1300 or you can E-mail us at YouthSports@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov and find us on the web at www.parkandrec.com www.parkandrec.com/aquatics
2016 PUBLIC AQUATIC & RECREATION CENTERS SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE You can SWIM SAFE with us Register One of Three Ways (excludes free swim lessons) Registration is required for most programs whether or not there is a fee. Select from one of these options: CLICK on Eparks at: https://apm.activecommunities.com/mecklenburgparks CALL any of our aquatic facilities with the phone numbers listed throughout this guide. COME to the location where the program is offered. Addresses are listed throughout this guide. Phone and web registrations requires payment with Visa or MasterCard only. Marion Diehl Recreation Center 800 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 980.314.DIVE (3483) 2219 Tyvola Road 980-314-1300 215 N. Sycamore Street 980.314.4729