Recreation
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Summer
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Age is determined by the start date of each cmap.
Payment of $20 (nonrefundable)
fee, per camp, per registrant will reserve a
space. The remaining balance must be paid by May 18th
or you will lose your space. Participants should bring
a snack each day.
Camp balances are due by May
18 .
After
May 18 all payments are required in-full.
Carrboro's camps reflect the creativity, skills, and
talents of a staff who are dedicated in providing a
wonderful camp experience.
To
review PHOTOS of our Summer
2011 Camps~click on the appropriate
camp listed below:
Inquires about specific Summer Camp volunteer opportunities
may be directed to the Carrboro Recreation and Parks
Department (919-918-7364) or you may submit a VOLUNTEER
INTEREST FORM.
REC CONNECT
-"On Line Registration link"
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Basketball Camp
Field Hockey Camp
Taste of Sports Camp
Ultimate Frisbee Camp
Volleyball Camp
Baseball Camp
Soccer Camp with TFC
Kinderventures Camps
Eco Explorers Camp
Art Extravaganza Camp
Carrboro Survivior Camps
Music Around the World Camp
Taste of Summer Camp
Eco Adventure Camp
Rock Band Camps
Tennis Camps
Fishing Camps
Extreme Drama Camp
Kayaking Camp
Mountain Biking Camp
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| Basketball
Camp |
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A camp designed to introduce the fundamentals of basketball
to the participant. Instructor guides the participant
in understanding the skills of shooting, passing, dribbling,
rebounding, and team play.
Ages: 6-8
Dates: July 16-20
Time: 8:30am-11:30am
Fee: $90
9696
Ages: 9-11
Dates: July 23-27
Time: 8:30am-11:30am
Fee: $90
9697
CONTACT PERSON:
Craig Wolfe
PHONE: 918-7376
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| Field
Hockey Camp |
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Field Hockey is an exciting and challenging sport which
has become popular in our area. Our camp offers you
the chance to try field hockey for the first time or
improve your skills and keep in shape.
Ages: 10-13
Dates: June 18-22
Time: 8:00am-11:00am
Fee: $90
9701
Advanced Camp
Ages: 10-13
Dates: July 9-13
Time: 8:00am-11:00am
Fee: $90
9702
CONTACT PERSON:
Craig Wolfe
PHONE: 918-7376
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| Taste
of Sports Camp |
A camp designed to introduce a variety of sports to the
participant, the instructor will teach basic fundamentals,
then players will play the game! This is a great camp
for those who like to play many games, not just one.
Ages: 6-9
Dates: June 18-22
Time: 8:00am-11:00am
Fee: $90
9700
CONTACT PERSON: Craig
Wolfe
PHONE: 918-7376
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| Ultimate
Frisbee Camp |
Check out one of the hottest new sports
in the area! Players will experience how to play ultimate
Frisbee. A combination of throwing catching, and running,
This sport will definitely challenge the mind and body.
Ages: 10-15
Dates: July 9-13
Time: 8:00am-11:00am
Fee: $90
9699
CONTACT PERSON:
Craig Wolfe
PHONE: 918-7376
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| Volleyball
Camp |
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A camp designed to introduce the fundamentals of volleyball.
Instructor guides the participant in understanding the
skills of the bump, set, and spike.
Ages: 10-13
Dates: July 30-August 3
Time: 8:00am-11:00am
Fee: $90
9698
CONTACT PERSON:
Craig Wolfe
PHONE: 918-7376
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| Baseball
Camp |
Instructor guides the participant in understanding the
skills of throwing, catching, hitting, and fielding.
Ages: 9-12
Dates: July 16-20
Time: 8:00am-11:00am
Fee: $90
9703
CONTACT PERSON: Craig
Wolfe
PHONE: 918-7376
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| Soccer
Camp with TFC |
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The Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department in conjunction
with Triangle Futbol Club is sponsoring soccer camps
which focus on individual fundamental skill development
with professionally trained staff provided by TFC.
Registration is made possible by going to
Triangle Futbol Club
Half Day ($95)
June 11-14 M-TH 9am-12pm ages 6-14
July 16-19 M-TH 9am-12pm ages 6-14
Mini Kickers ($35)
June 11-14 M-TH 9am-10am ages 4-5
July 16-19 M-TH 9am-10am ages 4-5
CONTACT PERSON:
Craig Wolfe
PHONE: 918-7376
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| Kinderventures
Camp |
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Kinderventures is a camp filled with fun, excitement,
crafts, games, music, and more with activities designed
to enhance fine motor, communication and cooperation
skills. Kinderventures activities are held in a
stimulating atmosphere with trained, friendly staff.
Dates:
8448 June 11
- 15 (ages
4-5)
8449 June 18
- 22 (ages 4-5)
8850 June 25 - June
29 (ages
3-5)
8851 July 2 -
July 6
(ages3-5)**
8852 July 9 - July 13(ages
3-5)
Time: 9am-12am
Fee: $90
**$78 for July 2- July 6(No camp July 4)
*Snack needed
*Four staff
*Group size: 20
CONTACT PERSON:
Dana Hughes
PHONE: 918-7372
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| Eco
- Explores Camp |
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Spark a lifelong interest and appreciation of the
natural
world. Participants will explore the natural world using
all their senses. Campers will gain exposure to bird
watching, science experiments, exploring plants,
insects, habitats and more!
Ages 6 - 9
Dates: June 11 - June 15
Anderson Park
Time: 8:30am-12:30pm
Fee: $105
8447
*Snack needed
*Two to Three staff
*Group size: 14
CONTACT PERSON:
Dana Hughes
PHONE: 918-7372
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| Art
Extavaganza |
You imagine
the projects and counselors will help
create them using crayons, markers, paint, Plaster of
Paris, clay and more. Each day, campers will tackle a
different medium. Your artist will be engaged in both
individual and group projects.
Century Center
Ages: 6-9 yrs
Dates: June 18- June 22
Time: 8:30am-12:30pm
Fee: $95
8443
*Snack needed
*Two to Three staff
*Group size: 20
CONTACT PERSON:
Dana Hughes
PHONE: 918-7372
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| Carrboro
Survivor Camps |
| Carrboro
Survivor Camp for Ages 6-8
Register with a friend or by yourself and see if you
can survive a week of Carrboros fun and exciting
summer camp. The camp staff will put your skills to
the test with obstacle courses, treasure hunts and many
more games and activities.
Ages: 6-8 yrs
Dates: June 25 - June 29
Time: 8:30am- 12:30pm
Fee: $105
8444
Carrboro Survivor Camp for Ages 9-12
The challenges in this camp will be geared toward the
teens. Register with a friend or by yourself and see if
you can survive a week of Carrboros fun and exciting
summer camp. The camp staff will put your skills to the
test with obstacle courses, treasure hunts and many more
games and activities.
Ages: 9-12 yrs
Dates: June 25 - June 29
Time: 1:30am- 5:30pm
Fee: $105
8445
*Snack and lunch needed
*Two to Three staff
*Group size: 20
CONTACT PERSON:
Dana Hughes
PHONE: 918-7372
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| Music
Around the World |
We will travel
the globe exploring music from various
countries and create instruments from other cultures
and continents. No previous knowledge or study of
music is required only a willingness to listen with open
ears and be exposed to the magic of music.
Ages: 6-9 yrs
Dates: July 2- July 6 (No camp July 4--Only 4 Days)
Time: 8:30am- 12::30pm
Fee: $83
8453
*Snack needed
*Two to Three staff
*Group size: 20
CONTACT PERSON:
Dana Hughes
PHONE: 918-7372
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Taste Of Summer Camp |
This camp session
is a taste of everything that summer
camp is meant to be. Whether you enjoy sports, arts
and crafts, games, or songs, there is something in this
camp for everyone. The theme will change daily!
8456
Ages: 6-9 yrs
Dates: July 9 - July 13
Time: 8:30am- 3:30pm
Anderson Park
Fee: $145
*Snacks needed
*Two to Three staff
*Group size: 20
CONTACT PERSON:
Dana Hughes
PHONE: 918-7372
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| Eco
- Adventure Camp |
Designed
for 9 -12 year olds, this great-outdoors
camp includes a day trip for paddling, bird watching,
pond studies, a mammal program and more all woven
together with fundamentals of ecology.
8443
Ages: 9-12 yrs
Dates: July 16- July 20
Time: 8:30am-12:30pm
*Snack needed
*Two to Three staff
*Group size: 20
CONTACT PERSON:
Dana Hughes
PHONE: 918-7372
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| Rock
Band Camps |
We'll specialize
in Rock, Blues, Punk, Country and
Funk! The focus is on group dynamics, putting it all
together and getting gigs. Friday participants will
perform for family and friends at the Century Center.
Dates:
8545 July 16
- July 20
8455 August
6 - August 10
Ages: 11-17 years
Time: 1:00am-3:00pm
Fee: $165
*1 to 3 staff
*Group size: 14
CONTACT PERSON:
Dana Hughes
PHONE: 918-7372
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| Tennis
Camps |
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Campers will have a great time learning the game of
tennis. Skills will include forehand, backhand, volley
and serve plus participation in various drills and games
to enhance their skills and encourage further
participation in the sport. Basic rules of tennis and
etiquette will be highlighted and expected throughout
camp. Patti Fox, USPTA Certified Teaching Pro and
Ron Rudin, PTR certified instructor will direct the
camps.
Instructor Ron Rudin
Fee: $80 4 days Wilson Park
Dates:
8457 June 11
- June 16
Ages: 9-12 yrs
8:30am - 11:30am
8458 July 16
- July 19
Ages: 9-12 yrs
8:30am - 11:30am
8459 June 18
- June 21
Ages: 8-12 yrs
9:00am-12:00pm
8460 July 2
- July 6 (no class July 4)
Ages: 9-13 yrs
9:00am-12:00pm
Fee All Sessions: $80
*Group size: 10
CONTACT PERSON:
Dana Hughes
PHONE: 918-7372
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| Fishing
Camps |
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This will be a five-day catch and release fishing camp.
Young anglers will learn the basics of rigging rods
and lines, baiting and casting, and tying fishing knots.
Instruction will be provided throughout the day and
participants can look forward to catching each of the
various species of fish found in North Carolina waters
such as Bass, Bream, Crappie,Catfish and more. Equipment
needed: 4 1/2 to 6 ft. lightweight freshwater spinning
rod or Zebco equivalent.
Ages: 8-13 yrs
Dates:
8635 June 18
- June 22
8636 July 9
- July 13
Time: 2:30pm-5:00pm
Fee: $85
Instructor: Joe Currin
*2 staff
*Group size: 15
CONTACT PERSON:
Julie Collins
PHONE: 918-7392
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| Extreme
Drama Camp |
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Before the summer is over, express yourself in a fun
and unique way! Through writing, games, music, dance,
monologues, and scenes, we will explore the individual
as as artist in this one-week camp. Find your true voice
and talent, and learn confidence in your creative self
in a supportive environment as we put together a show.
A showcase of talent will wrap up this camp on Friday
for the whole family to attend.
Ages: 11-16 yrs
Dates: July 23-July 27
Time: 1:30pm-4:30pm
Fee: $105
8634
*Instructor: Katie Nicholson
*1 staff
*Group Size: 12
CONTACT PERSON:
Julie Collins
PHONE: 918-7392
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| Kayaking
Camp |
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Come have fun, learn kayaking and water safety, play
games, and meet friends at this half day kayaking camp.
The program will consist of learning some new skills
and practicing them. Participants will focus on paddling
and using our newly found skills to explore our surroundings.
Each day will include learning new skills, playing games,
practicing new skills, and exploring the natural environment
in which we are paddling. This week long program is
a great way to introduce kayaking to youth. Offered
in partnership with the Haw River Canoe & Kayak Company.
Space is LIMITED, so register early!
Ages: 11-16 yrs
Dates: July 30-August 3
Time: 8:30am-1:00pm
Fee: $195
9739
Ages: 11-16 yrs
Dates: July 23-July 27
Time: 8:30am-1:00pm
Fee: $195
9996
*Instructor: Haw River Canoe & Kayak Co. Staff
*1 staff
*Group Size: 12
Camp will meet at the Century Center each morning and
youth will be transported to Haw River Canoe & Kayak
Company in Saxapahaw by van.
CONTACT PERSON:
Julie Collins
PHONE: 918-7392
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Mountain Biking Camp |
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Love mountain biking, or want to even more? Come join
us at Wilson Park and the trails of Carolina North Forest
this summer. Youth will first learn the mechanics of
the bicycle and then the proper techniques of shifting,
braking, hill climbing and descent, body and pedal position,
and navigating minor obstacles. Then we'll take to the
trails to practice our safe bike handling skills. You
will need your bike, helmet, a super-stoked attitude
and some way to stay hydrated (water bottle or hydration
pack).
Ages: 11-16 yrs
Dates: June 25 - June 28
Time: 9:00am-11:30am
Fee: $105
9858
*Instructor: Tamara Sanders of The Clean Machine
*1 staff
*Group Size: 12
CONTACT PERSON:
Julie Collins
PHONE: 918-7392
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