TR Wire April 2011

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Therapeutic Recreation Wire April 2011

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation

Therapeutic Recreation Section

Therapeutic Recreation Section

Contact Information

Karla Gray

TR Senior [email protected]

704.432.4322

Megan HotzeTR Specialist

[email protected]

Karen HowardTR Specialist

[email protected]

Margot HowellTR Specialist

[email protected]

Ariel KliemTR Specialist

[email protected]

Jana McMullenTR Specialist

[email protected]

Angela Tate

TR [email protected]

704.432.4329

Peggy Walker

TR [email protected]

704.432.4331

Saturday, March 12, 2011, thirteen teams

participated in TRs Amazing Race - a

fundraiser for the TR Summer Day Camp

Scholarship Fund. You will get to see

pictures of many of the teams throughout

this publication. The teams met atMarshall Park at 9:00 AM, the first team

turned in their trivia by 9:15 AM and they

were off to solve riddles and search for

history and art within the 277 loop in

Charlottes Uptown.

If you missed the opportunity to

participate, we will be doing it again in theSpring of 2012!


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Programs by Age Group

Page

Preschool 10

Youth 3 - 4Teen 4 - 9

Young Adult 5 - 9Adult 5 - 9Seniors 7 - 9

Parents & Caregivers 9

Programs by Category

Page

SportsVI Spring Break Sports Camp 3Pool Pals 3Challenger Soccer Clinic 4

EnrichmentYoung Adult Day Program 7Wilderness Bunch 7Super Saturday Chefs 8Dance and Fitness 8

Clubs & SocialsSchools Out Club Youth 3Youth Spring Break Camp 4

Schools Out Club Teens 4Supper Club 5TR Dance 5Fuel for Life 6Spill Your Beans 6Y-LITES 6VIP Travel Club 7

CommunityParalympic Swim Club 9Summit 9

TR Summer Day Camps 10-11

Table of Contents


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VI Spring Break Sports Campfor youth and teens, ages 615, who are blindor have a visual impairmentMarion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road

April 21 (Thursday)8:30 am - 4:30 pm

[email protected]

[email protected] this day camp adventure, kids will learnabout a variety of sports and games, go swim-ming, and just have fun! Kids will develop avariety of new skills, and gain confidencefrom their experiences.

Pool Palsfor youth, ages 210, with disabilities

Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadApril 5May 17

No Pool Pals April 194:00 pm - 4:30 pm (group 1ages 2 5 with

adult participation)4:45 pm5:15 pm (group 11ages 6-10)

$60.00

[email protected]

Make a splash! This pool-based program

offers a positive water experience whereyouth can socialize, acclimate to the water,play games and have fun.

Schools Out Club for Youthfor youth, ages 6-12, with disabilitiesMarion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadApril 1 (Friday) - Zootastic

8:30 am - 4:30 pm$35.00 per day

[email protected]@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

During these holiday and seasonally themeddays, children will play games, make crafts,learn about special topics, and possibly take afield trip! All of these activities are used topromote peer interaction & appropriate socialskills, physical activity, and independence.

Preschool & Youth Programs


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Challenger Soccer Clinicfor youth and teens , ages 621, with

disabilities

Marion Diehl Adaptive Field,

2219 Tyvola Road

April 12 (Tuesday)

4:30 pm6:00 pm

$15.00

[email protected]

Players will participate in a non-competitive

atmosphere while demonstrating the basic

skills of soccer, including: dribbling, goal

tending, passing, and shooting on goal.

Participants will have 1:1 coaching from

members of the Queens University Mens

Soccer Team.

Schools Out Teensfor teens, ages 13-21, with disabilitiesMarion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road

April 1 (Friday) - Zootastic8:30 am - 4:30 pm

$35.00 per [email protected]

During these seasonally themed days, teenswill play games, make crafts, learn aboutspecial topics, and possibly take a field trip!All of these activities are used to promotepeer interaction & appropriate socialskills, physical activity, and independence.

Youth Spring Break Campfor youth, ages 6-12, with disabilitiesMarion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road

April 18, 19, and 20 (MondayWednesday)

8:30 am - 4:30 pm$35.00 per day or $90 for all three [email protected]

[email protected]

Cant get enough of summer camp? Then

join us for a summer day camp experienceduring spring break. We will spend our daysswimming, taking trips, and playing games.All of these activities are used to promote

peer interaction & appropriate social skills,physical activity, and independence. Snackswill be provided each day, but kids shouldcome prepared with a lunch.

Youth & Teen Programs


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Supper Clubfor teens and adults, ages 13 and up, with

disabilities

Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road

April 15 (Friday) - Spring Fling

6:00 - 7:00 pm

$7.00

[email protected]

Deadline: 1 week before each programdate - NO EXCEPTIONS!

Be part of a favorite tradition by spending an

evening out with your friends! We will enjoy

a healthy meal before each TR Section

Dance...sign up today!

TR Dance

for teens and adults, ages 13 and up, withdisabilities


April 15 (Friday) - Spring Fling

7:00 - 9:00 pm

$8.00

[email protected]

Dance the night away with friends at our

monthly Therapeutic Recreation Sectionthemed dances! Meet new people and makenew friends while having fun in a relaxedsocial atmosphere. Light refreshments will beserved.

Teen & Adult Programs


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Fuel for Lifefor young men, ages 16 and up, with disabilities

Donatos / Bojangles Cafeteria6555 Morrison Boulevard

April 4 (Monday)6:00 - 7:30 pm

$10.00 (does not include the cost of dinner)

[email protected]

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 theyre facing in their

lives. Each month we will host guest speakers

and discuss different topics, such as

employment and job skills, relationships, life

goals and values, and other topics that are im-

portant to you.

Spill Your Beansfor young women, ages 16 and up,with disabilities

Caribou Coffee, 4327 Park Road

April 11 (Monday)6:00 - 7:30 pm

$10.00 (does not include the cost of dinner)

[email protected]@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Welcome to a super-charged ladies night!

Spill Your Beans provides the opportunity for

young women to talk about and gain support

for issues theyre facing in their lives, such as

health & safety, independent living,relationships, friendships, and self-esteem.Each month we will host a guest speaker orlead a discussion about these issues that areimportant to you.

Y-LITESfor young adults, ages 18-35, with disabilities

Group departs from

Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadApril 8 (Friday) - Movie Madness

6:00 - 9:00 pmApril 16 (Saturday) - Reeds Gold Mine9:30 am2:00 pm$15.00 (does not include cost of meals/snacks)

[email protected] you enjoy having fun and socializing withyour friends, this is the group for you. Wewill participate in leisure activities while so-cializing with our friends. We will also learnsome valuable life skills.

Teen & Young Adult Programs


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Young Adult Day Programfor young adults ages 18-35, with disabilities

Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center

800 E. MLK Jr. Boulevard

April 528 (Tuesday/Thursday)

1:00 - 5:00 pm

$15.00 per date or $30.00 weekly

[email protected]

Welcome Young Adults who have a disability

and want to enrich their lives through

personal growth, service learning, and com-

munity involvement. This program will

enhance and support daily skill development

in interpersonal relationships, etiquette,

personal safety and appropriate social/

personal boundaries.

Wilderness BunchSpring Breakfor teens and young adults, ages 13-30, withdisabilitiesMarion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadApril 1820 (MondayWednesday)

8:30 am (Mon.) - 4:30 pm (Wed.)

$150.00

[email protected]

Deadline: April 13

Tent camping at McDowell Nature Preserve,hiking, kayaking, geocaching, camp cooking,day trips to State Parks and natureexploration.

VIP Travel Clubfor adults & seniors, ages 35 and up, with a

visual impairment

Pick Up / Drop Off Locations:

Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola

Road

Metrolina Assoc for the Blind (MAB),

704 Louise Avenue

April 19 (Tuesday) - Wing Haven GardensPick Up: MDRC 9:00 am, MAB 9:30 am

Drop Off: MAB 3:30 pm, MDRC 4:00 pm

$15.00

[email protected]

Deadline: 3 business days before program

Enjoy a social day with friends, while build-

ing independence in the community. Learn

about historical, educational and recreationalattractions in the Charlotte area - please bring

money for lunch.

Young Adult & Adult Programs


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Dance & Fitnessfor adults, ages 18 and up, with disabilities


April 1May 27 (Fridays)

No class on April 22

10:30 am11:30 am

$40.00

[email protected]


Dance and move your way to fitness! Activities

will include basic line dance instruction; simple

sport skills; and stretches and exercise to music,

movements to music. All equipment is provided.

Super Saturday Chefsfor teens and adults, ages 13 and up, with

disabilities

Marion Diehl Rec. Center,2219 Tyvola Road

April 16 (Saturday) - Springtime Favorites

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

$15.00

[email protected]


Teaching great cooking...one Saturday at a time!

Join us for instructional cooking class with a

side order of fun and conversation! Each 1-day

class has a different focusin addition to learn-

ing or improving basic cooking skills, partici-

pants will learn about kitchen safety and hygiene;

making healthy food choices; and proper food

handling and storage practices.

Young Adult & Adult Programs


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Paralympic Swim Clubfor youth and adults, ages 12 and up, withphysical and visual disabilitiesMarion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road

April 627 (Wednesdays)7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

$50.00 for one day a [email protected]

Deadline: December 30

Paralympic swim club offers a unique socialsetting to learn, develop & improve swimskills.

For a synopsis of TRs Amazing Race, please read

Vanessa Infanzons blog. She and her husband, Ryan

participated and fundraised.

http://www.especiallyben.com/2011/03/and-we-finish-11th.html

Summit - Parent/Caregiver Group

A monthly group for parents, guardians, and

caregivers that is facilitated by a Therapeutic

Recreation staff person but is directed by the

group members. This FREE informal group

gives participants the opportunity to meet and

talk with other parents and caregivers who are

experiencing the challenges of

parenting a child, teen, or young adult with a

disability.

Donatos / Bojangles Cafeteria6555 Morrison Boulevard

April 5 (Tuesday)6:00 - 7:00 pmFREE! - group members may purchase food

individually if [email protected]

Community
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PRE-SCHOOL (ages 2-6):

Imagination Station: for pre-school, ages 2-6 withdisabilitiesAll aboard! Spend you summer on the Discovery Trainexploring yourself and the world around you. Camp willallow for curious discovery through science, art, health,music, friendships, sports, and games. Each week the Dis-covery Train will travel to a different place, such as Ani-mal World, Health Island, and Helping Hands Blvd.Imagination Station is a great opportunity to introducechildren to a group recreation setting or allow for contin-ued interaction with their peers during the summer

months. Theres no doubt, kids will enjoy this camp thatencourages non-stop fun and imagination!Location: Tom Sykes Recreation Center, 1501 EuclidAvenue, Charlotte, NC 28203Fee: $100.00 per weekTime: 7:00 AM 6:00 PMContact: Angela Tate at 704-432-4329 [email protected]

YOUTH (ages 6-12):

Natural Wonders: for youth, ages 6-9 with disabilitiesThis program is designed to introduce the joys of summerto children with disabilities ages 6-9. Together they willlearn about nature, sports, group games, arts and crafts,aquatics, outdoor adventure, science, theatre and friend-ship. They will participate in group play, fitness, sports,music, art and be involved in camp field trips.Location: Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 TyvolaRoad, Charlotte, NC 28210Fee: $100.00 per weekTime: 7:00 AM 6:00 PM

Contact: Megan Hotze at 704-432-4326 [email protected]

Summer Express: for youth, ages 6-10with disabilities

Climb aboard the Summer Express! This camp is de-signed for children who are at their best in a small groupsetting. Our travels will take us to Summer Fun Depot, Art-full City, Great Outdoors Center, Musical Mountain,Stars & Stripes Station, Olympic Kids Peak, and other ex-citing destinations! Camp activities will also include waterplay, group games, arts & crafts, gardening activities,playground time, field trips and more.Location: Tom Sykes Recreation Center, 1501 EuclidAvenue, Charlotte, NC 28203

Fee: $100.00 per weekTime: 7:00 AM 6:00 PMContact: Karen Howard at 704-432-4325 [email protected]

World of Wonders: for youth, ages 10-12 with dis-abilitiesChildren will learn about nature and environmental stew-ardship through hands-on educational activities, stories,

music, art and craft activities, skits and games. Well taketime for fun, summer-time activities, too, including swim-ming, homemade ice cream, picnics and outdoor play!

Learn about plants, trees, the seasons, insects, spiders,birds, bats and more!Location: Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 TyvolaRoad, Charlotte, NC 28210Fee: $100.00 per weekTime: 7:00 AM 6:00 PMContact: Ariel Kliem at 704-432-4327 [email protected]

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TEENS (ages 13-21):

Teen Scene I: for teens, ages 13-21 with disabilitiesTeen Scene is an eight-week summer day camp for teensages 13-21 with disabilities. This camp will featureweekly themes and activities. Campers will participate insports, swimming, arts and crafts, music and art therapy,cooperative games, guest speakers and a weekly field trip.Location: Elon Recreation Center, 11401 Ardrey KellRoad, Charlotte, NC 28277Fee: $100.00 per weekTime: 7:00 AM 6:00 PMContact: Jana McMullen at 704-432-4330 or

[email protected]

Teen Scene II: for teens, ages 13-21 with disabilitiesTeen Scene is an eight-week summer day camp for teensages 13-21 with disabilities. This camp will featureweekly themes and activities. Campers will participate insports, swimming, arts and crafts, music and art therapy,cooperative games, guest speakers and a weekly field trip.Location: Veterans Park Indoor Shelter, 2136 CentralAvenue, Charlotte, NC 28205Fee: $100.00 per week

Time: 7:00 AM 6:00 PMContact: Margot Howell at 704-432-4328 or

[email protected]

TR Summer Day Camps

YOUNG ADULTS (ages 22-35):

TRue (TR uptown experience): for young adultsages 22-35 with disabilitiesThe TR Uptown Experience will mix fun summer activi-

ties with important life skills. This camp will focus onvarious activities such as swimming, field trips, sports,crafts and more. It will also give participants an opportu-nity to work on independent living skills such as utilizingpublic transportation, improving money managementskills and practicing appropriate social skills while utiliz-ing the Light Rail, Goldrush and CATS bus system.Location: Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center, 800 E.Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202Fee: $100.00 per weekTime: 7:00 AM 6:00 PMContact: Peggy Walker at 704-432-4331 or

[email protected]
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