April 2019

TR WIRE
Monthly Newsletter
TRinfo@MeckNC.Gov

Inside Therapeutic & Inclusive Recreation Services

SUMMER DAY CAMP REGISTRATION HAS STARTED!

You can register for all camps online!

The cost per week is $125 for each camp!

Need more details?

Check out the last page for all camp
information and feel free to contact the
TIRS Staff in charge!

REGISTER ON
EPARKS 2.0!
You can now register for most of our programs online!
Each program has an activity number you can punch
in on Eparks 2.0! Get there by visiting Parkandrec.com.

WE'VE MOVED!
Therapeutic and Inclusive Recreation Services no longer has offices at Marion Diehl Rec
Center due to upcoming building renovations and closure on April 30.

Staff offices are now located at the Howard Levine Tennis Center & up the hill at the
Tyvola Senior Center (2225 Tyvola Road). The Tyvola Senior Center is open M-F,
8:30am-4:30pm.

TIRS staff desk and cell phone numbers remain the same. All TIRS registrations will now
happen at the Senior Center, and any TIRS full time staff person can also take a credit
card payment over the phone. Also send all check payments for programs to the
Senior Center.

Be our friend! Facebook Group:

Therapeutic Recreation - Meck County
THE TIRS STAFF

TERRI.STOWERS@MECKNC.GOV
DIVISION DIRECTOR
COMMUNITY & RECREATION CENTER SERVICES

CARINA.CASTRO@MECKNC.GOV
TR SPECIALIST
OFFICE - 980.314.1304
CELL - 980.722.2179

KATHERINE.CULBRETH@MECKNC.GOV
TR SPECIALIST
OFFICE - 980.314.1307
CELL - 704.516.5198

DANIELLE.DOBBS@MECKNC.GOV
TR SPECIALIST
OFFICE - 980.314.1309
CELL - 980.585.9560

HAYLEY SCANLAN
RECREATION ASSISTANT

STACEY.THOMAS@MECKNC.GOV
TR SPECIALIST
OFFICE - 980.314.1302
CELL - 980.722.2175

NICK WESLEY
RECREATION ASSISTANT

MISTIE.WILLIAMS@MECKNC.GOV
RECREATION SPECIALIST/TR
980.314.1315

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION

TRINFO@MECKNC.GOV
WWW.PARKANDREC.COM

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WE'RE HIRING FOR SUMMER
CAMP STAFF!

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TR DANCES AND PARTIES

NORTH PARTY $10 MONTHLY DANCE $10

FRIDAY FRIDAY
APRIL 5, 2019 APRIL 26, 2019
6-9PM 6-9PM
NORTH MECK SENIOR CENTER MARION DIEHL RECREATION CENTER

Mistie.Williams@Mecknc.gov
FOR AGES 13 & UP WITH A DISABILITY.
HELP US BRING IN SPRING! THERE WILL BE
DANCING, FOOD, AND WE WILL PAINT
BIRD HOUSES.
PRE-REGISTER ONLINE (ACTIVITY #84628)
OR PAY AT THE DOOR
Mistie.Williams@Mecknc.gov
FOR AGES 13 & UP WITH A DISABILITY. JOIN
US FOR A HOLLYWOOD PREMIER! COME
DRESSED AS YOUR FAVORITE CELEBRITY, EAT
DINNER, DANCE AND PARTICIPATE IN
HOLLYWOOD TRIVIA!
PRE-REGISTER ONLINE (ACTIVITY #84521)
OR PAY AT THE DOOR

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ALL AGES
BIKE RIDERS $0
SATURDAY APRIL 6
2-4PM
MARION DIEHL REC CENTER

Danielle.Dobbs@Mecknc.gov
LET'S RIDE! THE PROGRAM PROVIDES BIKES AND
HELMETS DURING THE EVENT, BUT YOU ARE
WELCOME TO BRING YOUR OWN. DURING THIS
TIME, PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO SCHEDULE A
30 MINUTE TIME SLOT TO WORK WITH A CTRS ON
BIKE RIDING SKILLS. PHONE REGISTRATION IS
REQUIRED TO GET A TIME SLOT FOR YOUR
PARTICIPANT.

YOUTH
FAST FOOD & SATURDAY APRIL 6
11 – 3PM
$35
FLICKS MARION DIEHL REC CENTER
ACTIVITY #95927
YOUTH
Carina.Castro@Mecknc.gov
FOR AGES 7-13 WITH A DISABILITY. JOIN US FOR A FUN DAY OF
GOING TO THE MOVIES AND DINING OUT! WE WILL MEET AT
MARION DIEHL AT 11:00 AM (TIME IS DEPENDENT UPON THE MOVIE
TIME) AND TRAVEL TO AMC CAROLINA PAVILION. PICK UP WILL BE
AT MARION DIEHL AT 3:00PM. THE COST OF THE PROGRAM
INCLUDES THE MOVIE TICKET AND LUNCH.

ALMOST TO SUMMER CAMP INFO...

KEEP GOING!

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TEENS
SCHOOL'S OUT MONDAY - THURSDAY APRIL 15-18
8:30AM – 4:30PM
$50
CLUB - TEENS MARION DIEHL REC CENTER
PER DAY

Carina.Castro@Mecknc.gov
FOR AGES 13 AND OLDER WITH A DISABILITY.

ACTIVITY #87538 – MONDAY

ACTIVITY #87539 – TUESDAY
ACTIVITY #87540 – WEDNESDAY
ACTIVITY #87541 – THURSDAY

CALLING ALL TEENS!!! SCHOOL IS OUT FOR THE DAY! COME JOIN
YOUR FRIENDS FOR A DAY OF FUN! WE’LL HAVE A WIDE OPTION OF
ACTIVITIES TO DO AS WILL GO ON A FUN ADVENTURE! ALL
ACTIVITIES ARE USED TO PROMOTE PEER INTERACTION AND
APPROPRIATE SOCIAL SKILLS AND INDEPENDENCE. PLEASE BRING
A BAGGED LUNCH FOR THE DAY.

FAST FOOD & SATURDAY APRIL 6

10:30AM – 2:30PM
$40
FLICKS AMC NORTHLAKE
ACTIVITY #95928
NORTH
Carina.Castro@Mecknc.gov
FOR AGES 13 AND OLDER WITH A DISABILITY. CALLING ALL MOVIE
LOVERS!! JOIN US FOR A FUN DAY OF GOING TO THE MOVIES AND
DINING OUT! WE WILL MEET AT AMC NORTHLAKE AT 10:30AM (TIME
IS DEPENDENT UPON THE MOVIE TIME). THE COST IS $40, WHICH
INCLUDES THE MOVIE TICKET AND LUNCH AT NORTHLAKE MALL.

YOUNG ADULT/ADULTS
SATURDAY, APRIL 13
MYSTERY DINNER 5 - 8PM $25
TYVOLA SENIOR CENTER
ACTIVITY #84562

Mistie.Williams@MeckNC.gov
PRE- REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THE MYSTERY DINNERS.
IT’S 1959 AND THINGS ARE ROCKING ‘N’ ROLLING AT DINO’S
DINER TONIGHT. IT’S THE GRAND RE-OPENING OF THE DINER,
WITH DINO INVITING FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO ENJOY A
PRIVATE PARTY. EVERYONE IS READY FOR A GOOD TIME,
GOOD FOOD AND GOOD MUSIC. HOWEVER, JUST AS THE PARTY
IS GETTING IN FULL SWING, DINO IS DISCOVERED DEAD IN HIS
OFFICE. THIS COULD BE A CASE OF “GREASED AT THE DINER”!

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YOUNG ADULT/ADULTS
WEDNESDAY APRIL 16
VIP TRAVEL CLUB 8:30AM - 2:30PM $25
UNCC BOTANICAL
GARDENS
ACTIVITY #93625

PICK-UP/DROP-OFF LOCATIONS
– PLEASE SPECIFY WHEN
REGISTERING:

MARION DIEHL RECREATION

CENTER (MDRC), 2219 TYVOLA
ROAD
METROLINA ASSOCIATION FOR
THE BLIND (MAB), 704 LOUISE
AVENUE

Katherine.Culbreth@Mecknc.gov
FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS, AGES 35 AND UP, WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT. ENJOY A
FUN SOCIAL DAY WITH FRIENDS, WHILE BUILDING INDEPENDENCE IN THE COMMUNITY.
LEARN ABOUT HISTORIC, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATION ATTRACTIONS IN
CHARLOTTE AND SURROUNDING AREAS. PLEASE BRING MONEY FOR LUNCH AND ANY
EXTRA PURCHASES.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 12

SATURDAY, APRIL 27
FARM TO TABLE 8:30AM - 2:30PM $25
MARION DIEHL REC
CENTER
ACTIVITY #94959
Katherine.Culbreth@Mecknc.gov
FOR ADULTS AGES 18 AND UP WITH A DISABILITY. JOIN US AS WE VISIT A LOCAL
FARMER’S MARKET, DISCUSS LOCAL FARMING AND PRODUCE WITH VENDORS,
PURCHASE INGREDIENTS AND RETURN TO COOK A MEAL WITH INGREDIENT STRAIGHT
FROM THE FARM!

YOUNG ADULT DAY

SATURDAY, APRIL 27
12 - 4PM
$20
TRIPPERS MARION DIEHL REC CENTER
ACTIVITY #95929

Carina.Castro@MeckNC.gov
FOR AGES 18+, OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL, WITH A DISABILITY. THE YOUNG ADULT DAY
TRIPPERS WILL BE TRAVELLING TO THE INTERNATIONAL SANDWICH FESTIVAL! WE
WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY A VARIETY OF INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS!
THERE WILL BE LIVE MUSIC AS WELL! SO JOIN US AS WE ENJOY GREAT FOOD, LISTEN
TO MUSIC, AND HAVE A GREAT TIME WITH FRIENDS! PARTICIPANT MUST BE
INDEPENDENT IN SELF-CARE. PLEASE BRING MONEY FOR FOOD.
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 TIRS SUMMER DAY CAMP!
REGISTER FOR ALL CAMPS ONLINE STARTING FEB 15 @ 9AM!
CAMP RUNS JUNE 17 - AUG 16/M-F 7:30 -5:30/NO CAMP JULY 1-5

LITTLE BIG CAMP $125

PER WEEK
6-9 YEAR OLDS
WALLACE PRUITT
RECREATION CENTER
Katherine.Culbreth@MeckNC.gov
CAMPERS WILL ENJOY A FUN FILLED, ACTIVE SUMMER WITH
SWIMMING, FIELD TRIPS, AND CAMP ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ARTS
AND CRAFTS, SPORTS, COOKING, GARDENING, MUSIC AND MORE.
WE'LL SPEND PLENTY OF TIME EXPLORING THE OUTDOORS,
SOCIALIZING WITH & MEETING NEW FRIENDS AND TRYING NEW
THINGS. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT KATIE
(KATHERINE) AT 980.314.1307.

10-12 YEAR OLDS

TWEEN SQUAD DOROTHY DOORES $125
WADDY PAVILION PER WEEK

Mistie.Williams@MeckNC.gov
CAMPERS WILL ENGAGE IN SPORTS, GROUP GAMES, PLAYGROUND FUN,
SWIMMING, AND OTHER INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE
FRIENDSHIP, FUN, AND SOCIAL SKILLS. WE WILL EXERCISE OUR MINDS
AND BODIES THROUGH MUSIC, DANCE, ART PROJECTS AND BY TAKING
WEEKLY FIELD TRIPS. EACH WEEK WILL HAVE A DIFFERENT THEME. FOR
MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT MISTIE JO AT 980.314.1315.

13-21, STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL

TREC TOM SYKES $125
RECREATION CENTER PER WEEK

Carina.Castro@MeckNC.gov
JOIN US FOR 8 WEEKS OF SUMMER DAY CAMP FILLED WITH SPORTS, CRAFTS,
OUTINGS, SWIMMING AND MORE! TREC IS FOR INDIVIDUALS AGES 13-21 WITH
DISABILITIES, STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE USED TO PROMOTE
PEER INTERACTION, APPROPRIATE SOCIAL SKILLS, AND INDEPENDENCE. FOR
MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT CARINA AT 980.314.1304.

NORTHERN
13-21, STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL
DELLWOOD CENTER
$125
HUNTERSVILLE PER WEEK
ADVENTURES
Danielle.Dobbs@MeckNC.gov
IT'S TIME TO HAVE FUN WITH FRIENDS THIS SUMMER AT THE NORTHERN
ADVENTURES CAMP!!! WE WILL ENJOY WEEKLY FIELD TRIPS, SWIMMING,
SPORTS, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND MUCH MORE!
PLEASE CONTACT DANIELLE AT 980.314.1309 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

18-40, OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL

YOUNG ADULTS DOROTHY DOORES $125
WADDY PAVILION PER WEEK
Stacey.Thomas@MeckNC.gov
BE A PART OF THIS ACTIVE TRAVEL PROGRAM WHERE CAMPERS
WILL BE EXPLORING CHARLOTTE ON DAILY OUTINGS.

CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION:

1) MUST BE FINISHED WITH HIGH SCHOOL.
2) MUST BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CAMP INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT ADDITIONAL SUPPORT WORKERS
3) MUST BE INDEPENDENT IN TOILETING/SELF-CARE
4) MUST BE WORKING TOWARDS COMMUNITY INDEPENDENCE GOALS
PLEASE CONTACT STACEY AT 980.722.2175 FOR REGISTRATION DETAILS.
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