Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Section

Therapeutic Recreation Section Contact Information

Karla Gray TR Senior Manager Karla.Gray@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4322 Abby Bergman TR Specialist Abigail.Bergman@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704-432-4328 Karen Howard TR Specialist Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4325 Ariel Kliem TR Specialist Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4327 Shannon Maxwell TR Specialist Shannon.Maxwell@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704-432-4331 Jana McMullen TR Specialist Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4330 Stacey Thomas TR Specialist Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704-432-4326 Kelly Young TR Intern Kelly.Young@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov http://tr.charmeck.org www.facebook.com/TRSection

Therapeutic Recreation Staff are currently involved with TR Summer Day Camps. We look forward to many wonderful programs in the fall. Challenger Flag Football and TR Spirit Squad have registration deadlines in August. Please make sure that you contact staff that lead those programs so that you dont miss out on fun in September!! We hope that you enjoy the rest of your summer!

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Programs by Age Group
Page Enrichment Youth Teen Young Adult Parents & Caregivers 3 3 4 4
Summer Sampler for Adults 4

Programs by Category
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Community
Summit 4

Sports
Challenger Flag Football TR Spirit Squad 3 3

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TR: Spirit Squad Ages 8-25 with disabilities The TR Spirit Squad is an eight week program and is partnered with Pop Warner and the Carolina Panthers. The Spirit Squad offers an opportunity for youth, teens, and young adults to participate in cheerleading and be a part of the team! Registration begins June 1, 2012 and ends August 10th, 2012. For additional information contact: Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Challenger Flag Football Age 8-25 with disabilities Dont miss out on this exciting program offered in partnership by Mecklenburg County Park Recreations Therapeutic Recreation Section, the Carolina Panthers and Pop Warner Football. All children will be winners in this league where everyone gets to play and be a STAR!

Registration begins June 1, 2012 and ends August 10, 2012. No registrations will be accepted after this date. Practices and games will be held behind the Marion Diehl Recreation Center at the adaptive field starting in September 2012. *Registration and Physicians release required to participate. For additional information contact : Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov rograms
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Adult Programs
Summer Sampler for Adults For adults with disabilities ages 18 and up Marion Diehl Recreation Center August 13-16 (Mon-Thur) 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. $75.00 Karen.Howard@mecklenburgcountync.gov Join your friends for a 4-day session of daily programs...try something new, or practice favorite skills! This week of half-day programs will allow participants to try out a variety of cooking, gardening, creative arts, dance, fitness and sport skill activities. *Registration deadline: August 9

Community
Summit: Parent/Caregiver Group Amelies French Bakery (in NoDa) Atrium, 2424 N. Davidson Street, 28205 August 14 (2nd Tuesday) 7:00pm 8:00 p.m. FREE Karen.Howard@mecklenburgcountync.gov A monthly group for parents, guardians, and caregivers that is facilitated by a Therapeutic Recreation staff person but is directed by the group members. This FREE informal group gives participants the opportunity to meet and talk with other parents and caregivers who are experiencing the challenges of parenting a child, teen or young adult with a disability.

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