704-392-7452
1720 Vilma Street
Charlotte NC 28208
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For More Information on Programs and Rentals:
Email Southview Recreation Center
Features and Amenities:
This facility offers:
- Gymnasium
- Fitness Center
- Game Room
- Multi-purpose Rooms
- Indoor Playroom
- Computer Lab
- Catering Kitchen
- Birthday Parties
STAFF
Recreation Specialists -
Jonathan Nettles,
Abby Fowler
Recreation Assistants - Mike Bragg, Stephanie Brace-Sanders, Andre Green, Mary Sampson, and Jasmine Green
Southview Recreation Center offers ongoing programs for all ages. Visit Eparks to sign up for one of our many programs.
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What's Going on at SouthView Recreation Center
Youth Athletics: Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation offers a wide variety of athletic programs to youth participants throughout the year. All youth athletics programs are Recreation Center based and take place at various parks and recreation centers throughout Mecklenburg County. For more information on Youth Athletics and information on how to register please visit the
Youth Athletics Page.
The
Boulevard Homes Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club 
has relocated into the Southview Recreation Center. They provide an afterschool program as well as a summer day camp experience for children in the Southview community.
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PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Young Energetic Scholars
Join other preschoolers as they explore educational games, fun and arts & crafts.
AGES: 3-5
DAY: Tuesdays
TIME: 10:00-11:00am
COST: FREE
Tots on the Move
Preschoolers will take part in exciting movement games and activities that help build their large motor skills.
AGES: 3-5
DAY: Thursdays
TIME: 10:00-11:00am
COST: FREE
YOUTH & TEENS
Step Team
Come out and learn choreographed step routines.
AGES: 10-16
DAY: Mondays
TIME: 5:30-6:30pm
COST: FREE
Dance Team
This all-girls dance team has performed all across Charlotte to inspirational music of all genres! Come learn various choreographed dance routines and find out how to express yourself through movement.
AGES: Girls 10-17
DAY: Tuesdays
TIME: 5:30-7:00pm
COST: FREE
Y.I. Get Buckets
Youth will learn the fundamentals of basketball through fun drills and games. They will also participate in academic tutoring sessions as well as a mentoring component.
AGES: 8-17
DAY: Tuesdays
TIME: 5:30-7:30pm
COST: FREE
S.W.A.G. (Sisters With Amazing Gifts) Club Meeting
Girls will participate in various activities that teach them how to be LADIES. Activities include skits, teambuilding, manicures, community service projects and more!
AGES: Girls 12-17
DAY: Wednesdays
TIME: 5:30-6:30pm
COST: FREE
Urban Book Club
Youth will read an age-appropriate book that will allow them to explore the exciting world of reading as they build their reading and comprehension skills.
AGES: 6-11
DAY: Wednesdays
TIME: 5:30-6:30pm
COST: FREE
B.O.Y.S. (Brothers on Your Side)
Young men will participate in mentoring and workshop style programming.
AGES: 10-17
DAY: Thursdays
TIME: 5:30-6:30pm
COST: FREE
Above the Rim
Young men will participate in basketball drills with an emphasis on teambuilding.
AGES: 10-17
DAY: Thursdays
TIME: 6:30-7:30pm
COST: FREE
SENIORS
DSS Senior Nutrition Program
Seniors come together in a caring and supportive atmospheres for social, recreational and educational opportunities for age 60-up. Sessions include lunch daily, seminars, classes, field trips or special events. Meets Monday through Friday from 9a-1p and visitors are welcomed. For more information, contact Angela Robinson at 704-336-2625.