Ray's Splash Planet offers a variety of programs that accommodate all age groups, interests and athletics. Some athletic programs feature sports such as basketball, baseball, soccer and flag football. Other programs include a variety of aerobics instruction, fitness instruction/personal training, no school day camps, preschool activities, swim lessons, dancing, yoga and self-defense instruction.
Download the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Get Going Program Guide! You can download or request a catalog to be sent to you. Visit Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation online course registration website eParks and learn about all the programs and classes we offer.
View and Download the Aquatics Brochure
StarFish Swimming Lessons
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, safety skill benchmark and a swim skill benchmark. Please read about the different levels below.
Register online at eParks for these swim classes today! Or you may contact 311 (704-336-7600) to register by phone. Contact Jody Corum with any questions about any swim classes by phone at 704-432-1141 or by email at jody.corum@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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.
Download the Swim Lessons Flyer
(requires the free Adobe Reader program)
Register online at eParks for these swim classes today!
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.
Download the Swim Lessons Flyer
(requires the free Adobe Reader program)
Register online at eParks for these swim classes today!
Starfish Swim School Elementary Ages 6-9 years and Starfish Swim School Primary Ages 10-13
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.
Download the Swim Lessons Flyer
(requires the free Adobe Reader program)
Register online at eParks for these swim classes today!
Keata’s Performing Arts Studio
Keata’s Performing Arts Studio is led by a former NBA and NFL dancer with over 20 years of dancing experience. The classes include a Competition Team and a Performance Team and all students participate in local performances around Charlotte.
Styles of Dance:
Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical and Gymnastics
Days/Times: Mondays and Wednesdays 6pm-8pm
Ages: 2-18
Prices:
$40 for Performance Team Only
$80 for Performance and Competition Teams
Contact:
704-726-6554 / Keata.Perdue@gmail.com
Download and print the flyer
MADE Today, INC Present's Cheerleading, Dance & Gymnastics
MADE Today, Inc is owned and operated by two current NFL Professional Cheerleaders for the Carolina Panthers and participants perform at sporting events, parades, festivals and more! Classes run throughout the school year. Classes are held Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ages 2.5 - 6 years, 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. ages 7-14 years and are for both boys and girls.
Fees:
There is a one time $25 registration fee and $35 practice attire fee (bag, shirt and shorts) and $45 per month fee for classes.
*Sibling discounts are available. Thomasboro Elementary student rate: $35 monthly.
For more information please contact Eiesha Williamson at 704-333-4062; ewilliamson@madetoday.net or visit www.madetoday.net
Download the M.A.D.E. flyer
Youth Boys & Girls Baseball, Soccer, Flag Football, Basketball and Cheerleading
Ray's Splash Planet offers a variety of youth sports leagues ranging from beginner level to competitive. Programs such as basketball, baseball, flag football, soccer and cheerleading have become a great success due to awesome volunteer coaches. For more information about the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation's Youth Athletic leagues
check out their website. Each youth sports regular season consists of 8 games (approximately 8 weeks in length). A single elimination post season tournament is held for all age divisions except the 5 to 6 year old instructional.
For those parents interested in becoming a volunteer coach please contact Calvin Covington at 704-432-1139. Find out how you can help positively impact a child's life today!
Youth Basketball
Let's play ball! Sign up for youth basketball October 1st-31st. Practices begin in November/December and games will begin in January. For more information please contact Calvin Covington at 704-432-1139.
Youth Basketball Info Sheet
Ages: 4-14 yrs
Official Registration Dates:
Monday, September 15 - Friday, October 15. Season will start in January.
Price: $65.00
Barcodes:
6 and under
8 and under
10 and under
12 and under
14 and under
Register: Online @ Eparks
Youth Basketball Course Codes
Youth Cheerleading
Let's all cheer for the basketball team! Sign up for youth cheerleading in October. Practices begin in October and the cheering will begin in mid-November. For more information please contact our recreation coordinator Calvin Covington 704-432-1139
Age: 5-12 yrs
Registration Dates: October 1st - October 31st
Price: $65.00
Register: Barcode#
Online @ Eparks
Youth Soccer
Let's kick it! Sign up for youth soccer beginning the last week in June. Practices begin in August and games begin in early September. For more information please contact Calvin Covington at 704-432-1139.
Ages: 5-12 yrs
Registration Period: July 1st – July 31st
Price: $65.00
Register: Barcode#
Online @ Eparks
Youth Flag Football
Sign up youth flag football beginning the last week in June. Practices begin in August and games will begin in early September. For more information please contact Calvin Covington at (704) 432-1139.
Ages: 5-12 yrs
Registration Period: July 1st – July 31st
Price: $65.00
Register: Barcode# Online @ Eparks
Youth Baseball
Let's all go out to the ball game! Sign up for youth baseball beginning in February 2012. Practices will begin in March 2012 and games sometime soon after. For more information please contact Calvin Covington at (704) 432-1139.
Ages: 5-12 yrs
Registration Period: February 1st – February 25th
Price: $65.00 
Register: Online @ Eparks
Barcodes:
6 and under #32617
8 and under #32282
10 and under #32283
12 and under #32284
Register online at eParks today! Or you may contact 311 to register over the phone.
Homeschool Thursday's @ Ray's Splash Planet
Join Ray's Splash Planet for Homeschool Thursdays! Come and swim anytime between
12 p.m. - 4 p.m. every Thursday if your children are homeschooled; September 2012 through May 2013. (
Except for Mecklenburg County No School Day's.)
Discount coupons and specials cannot be applied to fees on Homeschool Thursday's.
Ages:
5-17yrs*
(*Siblings, 4 and under, of homeschool children also enjoy the discounted rate of $4)
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.
Download the flyer for Homeschool Thursday's
Ray's No School Day Camps
These camps are generally designed for kids ages 6-11 yrs old and are filled with FUN! We play sports, games, enjoy arts and crafts, take trips and have plenty of pool time. Pre-Registration is required. To register dial 311 (704-336-7600 outside of Charlotte), go online to eParks and type in the related course barcode number or come by our facility. Pre-Registration is required for all No School Day camps at Ray's Splash Planet at least 4 days in advance of class date.
Spring Break Youth Camp (6-11 years)
Enjoy Spring Break at Ray's Splash Planet. This week long camp is designed for kids 6-11 years old. We take a field trip, play sports, enjoy games, arts and crafts, and of course enjoy lots of SWIMMING!!! Remember to bring a bagged lunch, two snacks, water bottle and towel every day of camp. Contact Calvin Covington at 704-432-1139 for more information. Download the flyer
Dates:
April 1st - 5th, 2013
Times:
7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. - $125 per child
Registration Barcode:
45603
Register online for our Spring Break Youth Camp here on eParks
Ray's Mini Day Camps (6-12 years)
These mini camps are filled with fun and are generally scheduled throughout the school year on days when CMS children are out of school. The camps include games, sports, arts, crafts and of swimming!
Dates:
To Be Announced
Times:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - $20 Regular hours
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. - $25 Pre/Post hours
Register online for our No School Day Camps here at eParks
Winter Break No School Day Camp (6-12 years)
Enjoy Winter Break at Ray's Splash Planet. This week long camp is designed for kids ages 6-12 years old. We take a field trip, play sports, games, arts and crafts, and of course enjoy lots of SWIMMING!!!
Dates:
To Be Announced
Times:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - $20 Regular hours
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. - $25 Pre/Post hours