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Summer Day Camp 2008

TR Summer Day Camp (Disability)
Imagination Station
Hickory Grove Recreation Center
June 23 through August 15

  • Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; pre and post camp available
  • Ages 2 to 6, with a disability
  • $85 per week
  • This camp will allow for curious discovery through science, art, health, music, friendships, sports, and games. Imagination Station is a great opportunity to introduce children to a group recreation setting or allow for continued interaction with their peers during the summer months. For further information please contact Angela.Conti@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704.336.7639.

Kamp Fun-N-Sun
Merry Oaks Recreation Center
June 23 through August 15

  • Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; pre and post camp available
  • Ages 6 to 12, with Autism
  • $85 per week
  • Kamp Fun-N-Sun is a summer day camp for youth with Autism. This camp offers a structured atmosphere with the focus on community integration, sensory activities, ADL's and social skill development. For more information, contact Vernice.Gallon@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704.432.3049.

World of Wonders
Marion Diehl Park/Recreation Center
June 23 through August 15

  • Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; pre and post camp available
  • Ages 6 to 12, with a disability
  • $85 per week
  • Keep your body and your imagination active this summer! We will focus on fitness and health by learning how our bodies and minds work together and how to stay fit through good nutrition, sports, games and physical activities. Other traditional summertime activities will include trips, swimming, outdoor play, crafts and more! For more information, contact Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704.336.2344.

Little Explorers
Offsite Location
June 23 through August 15

  • Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; pre and post camp available
  • Ages 6 to 12, with a disability
  • $85 per week
  • Welcome to the Little Explorers Summer Day Camp! This new adventure camp is for youth ages 6-12 years with disabilities. For the next eight weeks, we will explore music, dance, art, sports, nature, games, and special events that are guaranteed to create and stimulate that little explorer in you! Come and make new friends and experience new and exciting things as the new Little Explorers begins its first year!! For more information, contact Karen.Noel@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704.432.0955

Teen Scene South
Offsite Location
June 23 through August 15

  • Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; pre and post camp available
  • Ages 13 to 21, with a disability
  • $85 per week
  • This is a fun-filled summer adventure for teens with disabilities that will include crafts, sports, swimming and more. For more information, contact Monica.Best@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704.529.2627.

Lights, Camera, Action
Christ Presbyterian Church, 2461 Arty Ave.
June 23 through August 15

  • Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; pre and post camp available
  • Ages 13 to 21, with a disability
  • $100 per week
  • Lights, Camera, Action!!! This inclusive performing arts camp is designed for teens with disabilities and at risk. Participants will learn the fundamentals of acting, dancing, singing and other aspects of the performing arts. Additional activities will include field trips and shows for friends and family! For more information, contact Margot.Howell@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704.432.4289.

Teens Around Town
Marion Diehl Park/Recreation Center
June 23 through August 15

  • Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; pre and post camp available
  • Ages 13 to 21, with a disability
  • $150 per week
  • This eight (8) week community-based program for teens with disabilities requires a high level of independence in all activities of daily living. For more information, contact Kerri.Good@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704.527.0237.

Camp R.A.D.
Offsite Location
June 23 through August 15

  • Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; pre and post camp available
  • Ages 21 to 30, with a disability
  • $135 per week
  • This summer camp is a community-based experience for adults with disabilities. It is designed to help develop each participant's ability to access recreational opportunities throughout Mecklenburg County. For more information, contact DeMarcus.Steele@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704.568.4044.

Teen / Youth at Risk Summer Day Camp
Passport to Diversity
Methodist Home Recreation Center
June 23 through August 15

  • Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Ages 8 to 12
  • $65 per week
  • During this eight week camp, we will explore different cultures from around the world and within our own community through arts, crafts, music, sports, trips and games. For more information, contact Issac.Moore@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704.432.0098.

Survivor: MeckTeens
Albemarle Road Recreation Center
June 23 through August 15

  • Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Ages 13 to 16
  • $90 per week
  • During this eight week summer camp, teens will experience challenging and exciting adventures to help build self-confidence, leadership, and other skills. Adventures include rafting, ropes course, rock climbing, tubing, hiking, and many more exciting challenges. For more information, contact Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704.336.7641.

MeckTeens Apprentice
Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center
June 23 through August 15

  • Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Ages 12 to 16
  • $85 per week
  • Enjoy 8 weeks of a camp that ventures into a different business aspect each week such as entertainment, culinary arts, banking and clothing design with a focus on entrepreneurship, financial planning, marketing techniques, leadership, and much more. For more information, contact Tari.Grinnell@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704.336.8830.

MeckTeens Summer's Best
Tom Sykes Recreation Center
June 23 through August 15

MeckTeens Wide World of Sports Summer Camp
Amay James Annex
June 23 through August 15

  • Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Ages 13 to 17
  • $75 per week
  • This is the perfect camp for the female athlete looking to explore the world of sports including track and field, boxing, dance, volleyball, and much more! For more information, contact Kiana.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704.336.3805.
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