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Ray's After School Program
Ray's Splash Planet will be offering Ray's After School Program for the 2007/2008/2009 school year.  Ray's After School Program is designed for all children enrolled in the first through fifth grades or 5-10 years old. (However, this program is not strictly limited to CMS students.  It is open to everyone.) This program is designed to help working parents find a safe, organized, and reasonably priced child care with opportunities for fitness and social interactions.  The cost for this program will be $55/week.  There is a discount offered to parents who sign their child up monthly for the program. Activities include: peer tutoring, mentoring, arts 'n' crafts, sports, games, field trips and lots of SWIMMING!!!! 

Registration for this program is ongoing. Ray's Splash Planet has been designated by Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools as an alternate drop-off site for some CMS schools.  You may request an alternate drop-off site here: https://www.wherebus.com/public/cms/transportationservicerequest.aspx

Ages:   5-10
Dates:  M-F
Times:  3pm – 6pm
Cost:  $55-week/$198-4 weeks (varies Monthly)

Check availability and register online for Ray Splash Planet's Afterschool at eParks.

For more information, please contact Ramona Staton, Recreation Specialist, at (704) 432-4296, or by email at: ramona.staton@mecklenburgcountync.gov

Click here to download the flyer for Ray's Afterschool 2007-2008 Program

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Homeschool Thursday's @ Ray's Splash Planet

Join Ray's Splash Planet for Homeschool Thursday's! Come and swim anytime between 9am-4pm every Thursday if your children are homeschooled; now through May 2008. (Except for Mecklenburg County No School days.)

Discount coupons cannot be applied to fees on Homeschool Thursday's.

Ages:
5-18yrs
Price:
Youth - $4
Adult Chaperones (in the water) - $2
Dry Tickets - $3

Don't forget to bring your bathing suit and towel. We hope to see you next Thursday! Please remember that we do not offer Homeschool Thursday's June-August.

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2008 No School Day Camps @ Ray's and Spring Break Youth Camp

These mini camps are filled with fun! Camp includes games, sports, arts, crafts and swimming!

Ages: 6-12
Dates: March 24-25, May 26
Times: 9am - 5pm/8am - 6pm
Cost: $20/$25
Register online for one of our No School Day Camps here at eParks.

Spring Break Youth Camp
This week long camp incorporates a field trip, sports, games, arts & crafts and swimming in the indoor Splash Park! Enjoy Spring Break at Ray's Splash Planet!

Ages: 6-12
Dates: April 7-11, 2008
Times: 9am - 5pm/8am - 6pm
Cost: $125/$135
Register online for Ray's Spring Break Camp here at eParks.

Pre-Registration is required for all No School Day camps at Ray's Splash Planet at least 3 days in advance of class date.  To register, patrons may dial 311 or go online http://www.parkandrec.com and click on Eparks and finally type in the related barcode number.  Patrons may also come to the facility and register as long as it's done 3 days in advance of the camp date. Patrons should contact Ramona Staton for questions or concerns regarding registration deadlines.

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Swim Lessons @ Ray's Splash Planet
American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim
Only the American Red Cross offers six comprehensive levels of swimming that teach participants how to swim skillfully and safely.  Learn-to-Swim offers something for everybody.  Plus our instructors are trained and certified by the American Red Cross, so swimmers of all ages and abilities are in good hands. 

In addition to the skills outlined below, each level of Learn-to-Swim includes training in basic water safety and helping others in an emergency. 

Register online at eParks for these swim classes today! Or you may contact 311 to register on the phone.

Otter/Walrus
Youth (6 - 12 years)
No water experience required.  Students are introduced to the aquatic environment, learn front glide, flutter kick, back glide, paddle stroke and rotary breathing.  Progress toward the front crawl.

Monday/Wednesday    
6:00pm - 6:45pm 
Spring Session III - May 5th - May 21st
Cost $48 per session

Saturday (4 classes)
9:30am - 10:15am
Spring Session III - May 10th - June 7th
Cost $32 per session

Monday - Thursday (8 classes)
5:00pm - 5:45pm
Summer Session I - June 16th - June 26th
Summer Session II - July 14th - July 24th
Summer Session III - August 4th - August 14th
Cost $64 per session

Saturday (4 classes)
9:30am - 10:15am
Summer Session I - June 21st - July 19th
Summer Session III - August 2nd - August 23rd
Cost $32 per session

Sandollar/Starfish    
Preschool Ages 3-5 years
We offer Pre-beginner level swim lessons.  No water experience required.  Basic orientation to aquatic environment and learning elementary skills such as front and back float, glide and submersion.  Students learn flutter kick on front and back, begin using arms and are introduced to swimming independently.  1 instructor to 6 students.

Monday/Wednesday    
5:30pm - 6:00pm 
Spring Session III - May 5th - May 21st
Cost $48 per session

Saturday (4 classes)
9:30am - 10:15am
Spring Session III - May 10th - June 7th
Cost $32 per session

Monday - Thursday (8 classes)
5:45pm - 6:15pm
Summer Session I - June 16th - June 26th
Summer Session II - July 14th - July 24th
Summer Session III - August 4th - August 14th
Cost $64 per session

Saturday (4 classes)
9:00am - 9:30am
Summer Session I - June 21st - July 19th
Summer Session III - August 2nd - August 23rd
Cost $32 per session

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Ray's Splash Planet Youth Boys & Girls Baseball, Soccer, Flag Football and Basketball

For more information please contact Calvin Covington @ 704-432-1140 or calvin.covington@mecklenburgcountync.gov