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Carrboro—A Palette of Programs
Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department
Volume 8, Issue 7 - A Glimpse of this Month’s Activities
July 2015
Events Spotlight
Look For:
CARRBORO 4th of JULY CELEBRATION
Saturday, July 4
Free
For All Ages
Bring your friends and family to join us in celebrating
the birth of our Nation! The excitement begins on
Weaver Street Lawn with a costume contest. Decorate
your bike or wagon for the traditional Main Street
Parade to Town Hall. Then you can enjoy a variety of
musical performances, entertainers, lots of carnival
games. Listen to a great mix of live music with bands
playing oldies, Rock, Blues, swing and jazz.
SUMMER CAMPS
 SUMMER ADULT LEAGUES
 FALL YOUTH LEAGUES
 YOUNG GYMNAST
CLASSES
 YOUTH DANCE &
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
 TAI CHI
 POET’S OPEN MIC
For more information visit CarrboroJuly4th.com.
*We are still in need of VOLUNTEERS to assist with this event
- if interested, see p. 9 for details.
Carrboro Town Hall
& Town Commons
10:45am - 4:00pm
Pre-Event
Weaver Street Market
starts at 9:30am
Inside this issue:
SUMMER CAMPS
SPORTS PAGES
YOUTH CLASSES
TEEN SCENE
FAMILY FUN
INCLUSION/PEOPLE
WITH DISABILITIES
ADULT CLASSES
2
3,4
5
6
6
6
7
ACTIVE LIFE
8
GENERAL INFO
9
For more info on these
& other events contact
919-918-7364 or visit
http://carrbororec.org
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Carrboro—A Palette of Programs
Summer Camp Corner
Theme Camps & Sports Camps
All camps are open for registration.

NEW! Explore the Outdoors
Jul 20 - Jul 24
Daily, 7:30am-12:30pm
Ages: 9-12 $120

Extreme Drama Camp
Jul 20 - Jul 24
Daily, 1:30-4:30pm
Ages: 11-16 $105
Age is determined by the start date of each
camp. Registration after May 15th requires all
payments in full.
Theme Camps


Kinderventures:
Daily, 7:30am-12:30pm

Jul 6 - Jul 10
Ages: 3-5 $105
Advanced Mountain
Biking Camp
Jul 6 - Jul 9
Mon-Thu, 8:00-11:30am
Ages: 13-17 $105
Sports Camps

Ages: 9-13 $80
Jul 20 - Jul 23
Mon-Thu, 8:30-11:30am
Ages 8-12 $80
Kayaking Camp
OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE
HAW RIVER CANOE & KAYAK COMPANY

Jul 6 - Jul 10
Daily, 7:30am-12:30pm
$110

Outdoor Challenge Week
Rock Band
Aug 3 - Aug 7
Daily, 1:00-3:00pm
Ages: 11-17 $165
Pre Engineering: Mine,
Craft, Build using LEGO
Jul 27 - Jul 31
Daily, 8:30-11:30am
Ages: 5-7 $165

Fishing Camp
Jul 6 - Jul 10
Daily, 2:30-5:00pm
Ages: 8-12 $85

Advanced Fishing Camp
Aug 3 - Aug 6
Mon-Thu, 2:00-5:00pm
Ages: 10-14 $105

Baseball
Jul 13 - Jul 17
Daily, 8:30-10:30am
Ages: 6-8 $60
Jul 20 - Jul 24
Daily, 8:00-11:00am
Ages: 9-12 $90

(Ages 9-12)
Jul 6 - Jul 10
Daily, 1:30-5:30pm
$105

NEW! International
Exploration
Jul 13 - Jul 17
Daily, 7:30am-12:30pm
Ages: 6-9 $100
Tennis Camps
Jul 13 - Jul 16
Mon-Thu, 8:30-11:30am
Goin’ Green With Artful Antics
Jul 27 - Jul 31
Daily, 7:30am-12:30pm
Ages: 6-9 $100
Jul 27 - Jul 31
and/or
Aug 3 - Aug 7
Daily, 8:30am-1:00pm
Ages: 10-16 $195
Outdoor Challenge Week
(Ages 6-8)

July 2015
LIMITED Space, so register early!
Jul 20 - Jul 24
Ages: 3-5 $105

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*Youth will be transported daily
to Haw River Canoe & Kayak
Company in Saxapahaw by van.
Jul 13 - Jul 17
Ages: 3-5 $105

Note: NEW Start
Times! for many
of our camps
Basketball
Jul 20 - Jul 24
Daily, 8:00-11:00am
Ages: 6-8 $90
Jul 27 - Jul 31
Daily, 8:00-11:00am
Ages: 9-11 $90

Engineering FUNdamentals
Mine, Craft, Build using LEGO
Jul 27 - Jul 31
Daily, 12:00-3:00pm
Ages: 8-12 $165

Volleyball
Aug 3 - Aug 7
Daily, 8:00-11:00am
Ages: 10-13 $90
REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN
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July 2015
The Sports PageS
Instructional
Parent/Child Events
TENNIS
 Youth Tennis (Intermediate)
Hank Anderson Park
Tue/Thu,
Jul 21 - Aug 6
6:00-7:00pm
Ages: 9-14 $39
 Baseball Pitching Class
Saturdays,
Sep 12 - Oct 17
3:00-4:00pm
 Free Youth Fishing Clinics
or
4:15-5:15pm
Ages: 9-12 $50
 Adult Tennis (Intermediate)
Hank Anderson Park
Tue/Thu,
Jul 21 - Aug 6
7:15-8:15pm
Ages: 16+ $39
Former UNC-G pitcher and Minor
leaguer Pat Currin, will lead instruct
tion on the fundamentals of pitching.
Hank Anderson
Park Pond
Saturday, July 11
9:00-11:00 am
Ages 5-15 Free
Supplies furnished. Bring a pole if
you have one. Parents welcome.
Call (919) 918-7364 to register.
HOT STOB Horseshoe Tournament
Saturday, August 8
Hank Anderson Park
Registration: 8:30-9:30am
Tournament: 10:00am

Senior Tennis Day
Hank Anderson Park
Wednesday, August 19
9:00-11:00am
Ages: 50+ Free
Ages: 18+ & Experienced Youth
Fee: $14 per player
(+NCHPA Membership: $22/yr)
Tournament participants will be placed into multiple
divisions based on ringer percentage. Trophies will
be awarded to top finishers in each division.
Sports Programs continued on page 4.
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July 2015
The Sports PageS
The Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department is currently recruiting volunteers to work as
Athletic Coaches for: Youth Flag Football
Fall Baseball
Fall Girls Volleyball
If you have an interest in volunteering for any of these positions, please see p.9 for details.
Leagues
Openings are accepted on a first-come,
first-served basis. Registration forms must be
completed & signed by a parent or guardian.
Please note youth athletic programs have
various AGE CUT-OFF DATES that are used
to determine a participants playing age.
 Fall Youth Baseball

Youth Football - TACKLE
Youth Tackle Football will be
administered by Chapel Hill
Parks & Recreation. For more
information, please visit
www.chapelhillparks.org. You
may also contact 919.968.2784
or visit their offices at 200 Plant Rd.,
Chapel Hill, NC.
Late August - mid-October
6-8 yrs
A League
9-10 yrs
AA League
11-12 yrs
AAA League
(Age as of August 31, 2015)
$60 for Orange Co. Residents;
$88.24 for Non-Orange Residents.
Teams practice twice a week
(Mon-Thu) during the evening
hours beginning in late August.
Games begin in mid-September.
 Softball - Adult Co-Rec (Fall)
Hank Anderson Park
Late July to October
Ages: 16+ $200 Deposit/team**
(as of Aug 1st) $625 Max. Final Fee
**Note: Fee may be adjusted due to
league format. Non-Orange County
residents are required to pay the $28.24
Out-Of-County fee to participate.
Teams play 1-2 games each week
on Tue and Thu evenings. Regular
season will be followed by a
double-elimination tournament.
*Individuals who are interested
in possibly being picked up
by existing teams may email
Charles Harrington at
CHarrington@townofcarrboro.org
 Youth Football - FLAG
Early August - mid-October
6-8 yrs
Flag Football - Pee Wee
9-11 yrs Flag Football - Mite
(Age as of August 31, 2015)
$60 for Orange Co. Residents;
$88.24 for Non-Orange Residents.
Participants learn football skills,
fundamentals and techniques.
Teams practice 1-2 times per
week, with 1-2 games per week.
Volunteer Head Coaches are
needed for this program!
 NEW! Girls Volleyball - Fall
Late August - mid-October
Ages: 10-13 (as of August 31, 2015)
$60 for Orange Co. Residents;
$88.24 for Non-Orange Residents.
Teams practice on Mon and/or
Wed evenings. Games are
played on Sunday afternoons
beginning mid-September.
 Ultimate Frisbee - Adult Co-Rec
Hank Anderson Park
August - November
Ages: 16+ $36/participant
(as of Aug 1)
Teams will play 1-2 games each
week on Mon/Wed evenings.
All registrations must be received no
later than 5:00pm on Friday, August 7.
REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY OPEN
FOR ALL PROGRAMS
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July 2015

Toddler Preschool Playtime
**NO TODDLER PLAYTIME
JUNE 9 THROUGH JULY 28**
Youth Classes

Young Gymnast
Century Center
$52
Tuesdays, Jul 7 - Aug 4
Ages: 3-5
3:30-4:15pm
Ages: 6-10
4:30-5:30pm
Wednesdays, Jul 8 - Aug 5
Ages: 3-5
3:15-4:00pm

Dance & Creative Movement
Century Center
$54
Mondays,
Jul 20 - Aug 24
Ages: 3-4
3:15-4:00pm
Ages: 5-10
4:00-5:00pm

Please call (919) 918-7364 to
reserve your space in this workshop!
Learn what your high school student needs to focus
on right now to get a competitive edge and increase
chances for a scholarship; how to motivate your
student about applying for college and not make
mistakes they’ll later regret; the 7 ingredients that
colleges LOVE to see and more!
(For Parents & High School Students)
Babysitting Training
Century Center
Thursday, July 16
4:00-7:00pm
and
Friday, July 17
4:00-6:00pm
Ages: 11-14 $68
Young Gymnast - Level 2
Century Center
Wednesdays, Jul 8 - Aug 5
4:15-5:15pm
Ages: 5-10 $52
Send Your Teens To College
For Pennies On The Dollar!
Century Hall
Sunday, July 19
2:00-3:30pm
Ages: 13+ Free

Navigating
College Admissions
Please call (919) 918-7364 to
reserve your space in this workshop!
Are you a high school student or the parent of a high school
student? The college admissions process can be very stressful and
time consuming for the entire family. Receive advice on helping
your child maximize the high school experience, choose the right
colleges, put together standout applications and financial aid.
Tips and strategies will be provided on selecting courses, getting
involved in outside activities, choosing appropriate standardized
tests, college application essays, letters of recommendation
and provide insight into how colleges read applications.
Century Center
Thursday, August 20
6:00-7:30pm
Ages: 13+ Free
(For Parents & High School Students)
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July 2015
Poet’s Open Mic Night
JAM SESSION SERIES
Century Center Hall
Friday, July 31
7:30-9:00 pm
All Ages $3
Join us on the 1st Tuesday
of every month for a
night where poets can
engage with others and
share the power and
diversity of poetry. This
event is staged to
provide the venue for
people to celebrate, to
share, and to encourage
the writing, reading, and
listening of poetry.
Open Eye Café
Come join Betto as he teaches popular Latin
dances, such as Mambo, Salsa, Cha Cha, and
Merengue. Experienced and non-experienced
participants are encouraged to attend.
No partner needed!
(in Carrboro)
Tuesday, July 7
7:00-9:00pm
Ages 15+ Free
Inclusion/ People with Disabilities
Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department offers programs specifically designed
for teens and adults with developmental and/or physical disabilities.
Everyone is welcome to participate.
Summer Dance
Come celebrate the summer inside the Century Center for a
night of great music and dancing with friends. Wear your best
Hawaiian outfit and relax with some wonderful refreshments.
Bring your CD’s and music to share.
Monday, August 10
7:00-9:00pm
Century Center
Ages: 15+ $3
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
Zumba with Liz
Century Center
Tuesdays,
Jul 7 - Aug 25
7:30-8:30pm
8 weeks $54
and/or
Thursdays,
Jul 9 - Aug 13
7:30-8:30pm
6 weeks $40
Ages: 18+
Mind, Body and Soul


Tai Chi
Century Center
Sundays,
Jul 12 - Aug16
4:30-5:30pm
Ages: 18+ $40
CO-SPONSORED by
Pilates
Century Center
Wednesdays,
Aug 5 - Sep 9 (no class 8/26)
9:00-10:00am
Ages: 18+ $36
*Register at the ArtsCenter
or www.artscenterlive.org

Indian Cooking
Century Center
Tuesdays,
Jul 1 - Jul 28
6:00-9:00pm
Ages: 18+ $56 Public
($51 Friends)
(+$30 for food)



Zumba with Joan
Century Center
Wednesdays,
Aug 12 - Sep 2
7:00-8:00pm
Ages: 18+ $28

BREAKFAST
with an
EXPERT
Yoga
Century Center
Tuesdays,
Jul 7 - Aug 25
6:00-7:00pm
Ages: 18+ $48
NIA Dance
Century Center
Wednesdays,
Jul 8 - Aug 26
5:30-6:30pm
Ages: 18+ $56
Listen to local experts discuss their field
of knowledge while enjoying fresh hot
coffee, fruit and or muffins courtesy of
the Recreation and Parks Department.
Morning NIA
Century Center
Mondays,
Aug 3 - Aug 31
9:00-10:00am
Ages: 18+ $43
($63 Friends)

Intoduction to
Digital Photography
Century Center
Thursdays,
Jul 16 - Aug 20
6:00-8:30pm
Ages: 18+ $137 Public
($124 Friends)
Art courtesy of blog.web-siena.it

INTRO TO EBOOKS
Century Center
Thursday, July 2
9:30-11:00am
Ages: 16+ Free

NEW! Pressure Cooking
Century Center
Wednesdays,
Jul 1 - Jul 15
6:00-8:30pm
Ages: 18+ $70 Public
*Rescheduled
from Feb. 19th
Thinking about getting an e-reader?
Already have an e-reader and want
to learn how to download eBooks for
free from the library? This class will
provide a basic introduction to eBooks
and the major e-readers before walking
you through the Overdrive platform.
Information presented by Orange
County Public Library staff.

Advanced Digital
Photography: Composition
& Camera Considerations
Century Center
Tuesdays,
Jul 21 - Aug 18
6:00-8:30pm
Ages: 18+ $115 Public
($104 Friends)
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Mind, Body and Soul
Mining Your Memory,
Penning Your Memoir

Come exercise your body and mind. You will
have the opportunity to exercise indoors with
Nintendo 'Wii', play board games and cards.
No experience needed.
Everyone’s life tells a story. Many of us think our
stories aren’t that interesting. Yet, well-told, even
the simplest of scenes from life are captivating.
Most people protest that they aren’t good writers
and are fearful of trying. Yet, writing, like any art,
improves with instruction and practice. This summer
we’ll work on writing your life history. We’ll begin
with techniques to mine your memory for interesting
detail, as well as important events, using old letters,
music, photos and archival research. Then, we’ll
practice strategies for vivid scenes, dramatic
narrative and compelling characters.

Game Days At Covenant Place
CO-SPONSORED WITH COVENANT PLACE
with DR. LISA ALDRED at Covenant Place
Thursdays
2:00-3:00pm
Ages: 18+
Free
July 9
August 13
Thursday, July 16
1:00-2:00pm
Ages: 50+ Free
Thursday, August 20
1:00-2:00pm
Ages: 50+ Free

Creative Canvas, Where Everyone’s an Artist
Let your imagination and creative juices flow as we
enjoy an evening outside with friends painting our
own 8X10 canvas. Carrboro Recreation and Parks
Dept will supply the canvas, paint, brushes and
refreshments to make this a fun and exciting night!
Must register by July 3, 2015 so supplies can be
purchased. Minimum of 5 people & maximum of 20.
Bingo
Must call (919) 918-7364 to register.
*At Town Hall
Saturday, July 4
2:00-3:30pm
Ages: 50+ Free
*COVENANT PLACE
Tuesday, July 21
3:30-5:30pm
Ages: 50+ $5
Century Center
Wednesday, August 26
2:00-3:30pm
Ages: 50+ Free

Team Trivia
CO-SPONSORED BY COVENANT PLACE
& CAROLINA SPRING APARTMENTS
Bring your thinking caps and useless trivial
knowledge and compete against other teams
of adults in fun and challenging rounds of trivia.
Categories will include: current events, movies,
music, sports, history and more. Snacks will be
provided. Prizes will be awarded to the winning
team of each round. Team size range is from
2 - 8 people per team.
Carolina Spring Apartments
Tuesday, August 6, 2015
3:00-5:00pm
Ages: 50+ Free
July 2015

Senior Picnic
Older citizens, 50 or better are invited to enjoy
an afternoon of entertainment, good food, and
friends. Don't miss this tribute to the older adults
in our community. There will be door prizes and
great entertainment. Register by July 31st
Century Center
Saturday, August 8
4:30-6:30pm
Ages: 50+ Free
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To enrich the leisure needs and quality of life for our citizens.
CARRBORO RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
The Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department offers a variety of VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES throughout the
year. At this time, the Department is currently recruiting volunteers to work a number of positions which include:
Athletic Coaches - Youth Flag Football (Aug - Oct)
Athletic Coaches - Fall Baseball (Late Summer/Early Fall)
Athletic Coaches - Fall Girls Volleyball (Late Summer/Early Fall)
Special Event Assistant - July 4th Celebration (July 4th)
If you have an interest in volunteering for any of the above positions or other opportunities, please click HERE
for more information and to complete a Volunteer Interest and Skills Information Form. For additional
Information, please contact our offices at (919) 918-7364.
REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY
OPEN FOR ALL PROGRAMS
 Go Online at www.carrbororec.org
 or Visit the Century Center
The Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department
Offers On-line Registration.
Visit carrbororec.org and click on the
RecConnect Online Registration symbol.
Carrboro Recreation and Parks
100 North Greensboro St.
Carrboro NC 27510
Offices located in the Century Center
Phone: 919-918-7364
Hours: Monday-Friday,
8:30am-5:00pm
Office closed on major holidays
Email: RecParks@townofcarrboro.org
Website: http://carrbororec.org
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