Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation 2016 PUBLIC AQUATIC & RECREATION CENTERS SPRING 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
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Free Swim Lesson Program (3-12 yrs. of age) Swim Lessons 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 February 23, April 5, and May 3, 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. A public lottery will be conducted for all pre-registration participants. For information visit: www.parkandrec.com Free Swim Lesson Program Starfish Swim School Preschool, Elementary and Primary ages T/Th T/Th T/Th Sat Sat Mar 1-17 Apr 12-28 May 10-26 Apr 9-May14 May 21-June 25 Locations may vary and will be assigned at the time of registration Fees: FREE Water Fitness 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 Aquatic Specials Home School Thursday's Parent and Tot / Meet & Greet Dates: Mar 7, 21; Apr 4, 18; May 9, 23 Time: 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.* Cost: $3 for toddlers 0-5 (Mom/Dad are Free, all infants and toddlers are $3 with the program) Additional guests will be charged general admission fees, other coupons and/or discounts may not be applied. This will be not be offered on a CMS no school day and/or when other programs occur. *Program swim time ends promptly at 3:00 p.m. Dates: Time: 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. March 3, 10, 17, 24; April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 6, 13, 20 Cost: $4 per child, $2 per adult, $3 dry ticket *Program swim time ends promptly at 3:00 p.m. **Dates subject to change at management discretion. Coupons and other discounts may not be applied. Not offered on CMS no school days or holidays or when other programs occur. Join Ray s Splash Planet for their annual Easter Egg Hunt in the water! Kids can jump in and hunt as many eggs as possible in the shallow water. Admission includes swimming, egg hunt and meet the Easter Bunny. Children are separated into age groups and need to bring their own baskets. For more information contact Jody.Corum@mecklenburgcountync.gov or 980-314-4729 Date: Thursday, March 24th* Time: *5:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Cost: General Admission Rates Egg Hunt starts promptly at 6:30pm (No Discounts of Coupons / Passes allowed) RSP: 980.314.4729 www.parkandrec.com 215 N. Sycamore St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Fitness & Specials 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: Jason (704) 426-7989 Mario (704)750-1227 Basketball 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 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. Ray s Spring Break Sports Camp Mar 28-Apr1 2016 Ages 5-10 CODE: #25086 Fee:$100 Spring Break camp will consist of a 5 day sports camp. Participants will be exposed to sports and activities each day at Ray's Splash Planet. Participants will recreate and remain active during their break out of school. Campers are responsible for bringing their own lunch and a snack. Participants must also bring swim attire, towel and tennis shoes. Ray s Splash Planet Flash Track Season 1 practice/week Track meets are held on Saturday at JCSU Fee: $65 Uniform & Trophy included CODE: #39148 Registration between Feb 1 Feb 29 Ages 4-15 years of age **Participant birth certificate required at time of registration** Sponge Painting Peter Cottontail: March 14 #39112 Children have the opportunity to paint with various sponges and objects while they explore the world of art. Please dress appropriately for painting activities. Story Time Earth Day: April 11 #39116 Dr. Seuss: May 16 #39114 Children will hear a themed story and make a related craft. Sponge Painting and Story Time Programs will run from 10:30-11:15am and includes swimming from 11:15am- 1:00pm. *Parents are required to swim with children at all times* Ages: 2.5 6 years old Cost: $4.00/child 1 adult free with child registration **Pre-registration is required** 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 CROSS-OVER TRAINING COURSE FEE Ages 15 and up COST: $90.00 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 704.314.4729 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
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Swim Lessons M / W M / W M / W Sat Sat Sat Feb 29-Mar 23 Apr 4-27 May 2-25 Mar 5-19 Apr 9-30 May7-21 Fees: Public $80 $80 $80 $30 $40 $30 Member $64 $64 $64 $24 $32 $24 STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL PRESCHOOL Ages 3-5 BEGINNER M/W 5:00-5:30 p.m. 38610 38572 38574 M/W 6:00-6:30 p.m. 38611 38573 38575 M/W 6:30-7:00 p.m. 38612 38613 38576 M/W 7:00-7:30 p.m. 38614 38615 38577 Sat 9:00-9:30 a.m. 38619 38578 38581 Sat 9:30-10:00 a.m. 38616 38579 38582 Sat 10-10:30 a.m. 38617 38580 38583 STARFISH STROKE SCHOOL PRESCHOOL Ages 3-5 INTERMEDIATE M/W 5:30-6:00 p.m. 38604 38564 38565 Sat 10:30-11:00am 40165 38603 38566 STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL ELEMENTARY Ages 6-10 BEGINNER M/W 5:00-5:45 p.m. 38605 38606 38567 M/W 6:30-7:15 p.m. 38607 38608 38568 Sat 9:00-9:45 a.m. 38609 38569 38570 STARFISH STROKE SCHOOL ELEMENTARY Ages 6-10 INTERMEDIATE M/W 5:45-6:30 p.m. 38595 38597 38562 Sat 9:45-10:30 a.m. 38600 38601 38563 Water Fitness DEEP WATER FITNESS Moderate-High Intensity DEEP WATER 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. Feb 29-Mar 30 Apr 4-27 May 2-25 NonMember / Member $40 / $30 $32 / $24 $32 / $24 M/W 5:30-6:30 p.m. 38589 38560 38561 RSP: 980-314-4729 CMS, Metro School Pool: 405 South Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation 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 Youth Track Ages: 4-15 Fee: $65.00 Registration takes place from Feb 1 Feb 28 Recreational league play whereby age appropriate modifications are utilized to ensure safety, fun, and skill development based on maximum participation, balance teams, positive coaching and sportsmanship. For more information contact us at 980.314.1300 www.parkandrec.com/aquatics
2016 PUBLIC AQUATIC & RECREATION CENTERS SPRING 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. 704.336.DIVE (3483) 2219 Tyvola Road 980-314-1300 215 N. Sycamore Street 704.314.4729