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HEARTBEAT OF COMMUNITY CENTERS NEW EVENTS MRPD AROUND TOWN COMING SOON PAGE 22 PAGE 5 PAGE 38
PAGE 9 SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1ST! HOW TO REGISTER 1. Register Online 2. Walk-In www.MtPleasantRec.com Register in person at the R. L. Jones Center Monday-Saturday or at the G. M. Darby Building and Park West Programming NEW USERS: Building Monday-Friday. To use our online registration program, you must have previously registered for an activity with the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department. If you are a new member, you will FAQs need to stop by one of our facilities to enroll. Refer to #3, CHECK POLICY: A charge of $25 will apply for any returned “Walk-in.” check. Local address, South Carolina driver’s license # and a date of birth are required on all checks received. If this is your child’s first time participating in a recreation activity, you must provide an original or certified copy of their SCHOLARSHIP: Scholarship forms and all documents must birth certificate or passport. The Mount Pleasant Recreation be turned in to a Recreation facility ten (10) days before open Department does not retain a copy of birth certificates. registration. For complete scholarship information, visit our website under REGISTRATION GUIDELINES. Note: You may enroll as a new member at any point. We CANCELLATION: We reserve the right to cancel any activitiy/ recommend that you enroll as a new member and have your login program in which we do not receive the minimum number of information ready and available prior to any registration period. participants. RETURNING USERS: RAINOUT INFORMATION: Check field closings and game If you do not remember your username or password, click on cancellations due to bad weather: Visit www.rainedout.com and “Forgot Password” and follow the directions. If you are still search Mount Pleasant Recreation Department, then sign up unable to reset your password, please call the R.L. Jones for text/email alerts or visit the RainedOut page of our website: Center at (843) 884-2528. www.MtPleasantRec.com. JOIN THE RECREATION EMAIL CLUB: For the best stories GUIDELINES: from Mount Pleasant Recreation delivered right to your inbox, text We recommend looking through the brochure and choosing MPREC to 22828 to sign up for our newsletter. your activities prior to logging in. Mount Pleasant Recreation Department only accepts VISA and MASTERCARD. No discounts are given online. Athletic Refund/ Registration dates are set in advance and subject to change. Refer to our website, information sheets, or call for an update. Transfer Policy NO refunds will be considered after the FIRST GAME of the season. How to register online: Late fees are not refundable. A $10 transfer fee will apply if patron Go to www.MtPleasantRec.com and click "Register Online" 1. requests a transfer between different sports. If there are different Enter your username and password 2. levels of play in the same sport and the Athletic Coordinator Select a category 3. suggests the participant be transfered to accommodate the child’s Enroll by clicking the green "+" button (on the left) 4. level of play, then the transfer fee will not apply. 5. Click "Add to Cart" on the bottom of your screen 6. Select the household member to enroll and click "Continue" PATRONS REQUESTING ATHLETIC REFUND 7. Answer questions and sign the waiver A $10 processing fee will be charged for each participant’s 8. Proceed to checkout request for refund. Requests for refunds minus $10 processing 9. Be sure to log out! fee will be considered PRIOR TO THE FIRST GAME OF THE SEASON. Requests must be made by and adult 18 years or MPRD POLICY: older. Refund processing may take up to 2 weeks. Anyone and everyone, regardless of ability, may register for a program through the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department. All Recreation Department buildings are accessible to all persons. Those needing special assistance should notify the center in advance.
2 | IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE SUMMER 2021 From theDirector hank you for picking up this season’s copy of InMotion Magazine! Inside you’ll find a one-stop shop to all things Mount Pleasant Recreation. This summer, we are offering over 200 summer camp options catering to a Twide array of interests from dance, art, athletics, STEM, adventure and so much more. Camp spaces tend to fill quickly, so make sure March 1st is marked on your calendar for the opening day of registration for residents. Registration opens for both residents and non-residents on March 8th.
This issue of InMotion also includes some great feature articles. On page 5 of this edition you'll findMount Pleasant Community Centers which highlights how we offer free and safe recreation opportunities to our community children. In The Heartbeat of Recreation, found on page 22, we introduce you to the fantastic front desk staff, many of whom you may have had the pleasure of working with as an MPRD participant! Finally, on page 38, New Sporting Events Coming to Mount Pleasant spotlights our new Sweetgrass Half Marathon and the resurrection of the Half Rubber Tournament.
We are excited to see what 2021 has in store and we believe this summer will be one to remember. Our dedicated staff at MPRD looks forward to serving your family. Your feedback is very important and helps us improve what we offer. Please take the time to complete a survey at the conclusion of activities to let us know how we are doing. We value your input and look forward to finding ways in which we can serve you better. I hope you and your family will enjoy all of the programs and activities MPRD provides to keep you InMotion. Steve Gergick Recreation Director, Town of Mount Pleasant
TABLE of CONTENTS
HOW TO REGISTER ...... 2 FACILITIES MAP ...... 24
FROM THE DIRECTOR...... 3 ATHLETICS QUICK REFERENCE ...... 26
MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION STAFF ...... 4 YOUTH ATHLETICS ...... 28
COMMUNITY CENTERS: FUN FOR YOUTHS ...... 5 TENNIS ...... 29
YOUTH SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION ...... 6 AQUATICS ...... 32
SUMMER CAMPS ...... 6 THERAPUTIC RECREATION ...... 37
PROGRAMS ...... 20 NEW SPORTING EVENTS COMING TO MP ...... 38
HEARTBEAT OF THE REC DEPARTMENT ...... 22 SPECIAL EVENTS ...... 39
MtPleasantRec.com IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE | 3 MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION STAFF BY LOCATION
TOWN HALL ...... 843-884-8517 Steve Gergick Director ...... [email protected] Karen Bedenbaugh Executive Secretary ...... [email protected] Sarah Garner Executive Office Manager ...... [email protected] Melissa Estrada Accounting Technician ...... [email protected] Jason Boehm Administrative Assistant ...... [email protected]
R.L. JONES CENTER ...... 843-884-2528 Jimmy Millar Deputy Director ...... [email protected] Matt Hansen Athletic Division Chief ...... [email protected] Shelli Davis Program Division Chief ...... [email protected] Ryan Johnson Baseball Coordinator ...... [email protected] TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT Scott Koth Softball/Wrestling ...... [email protected] Aaron Parry Soccer Coordinator ...... [email protected] MISSION STATEMENT Garrett Heatherington Fundamental Coordinator ..... [email protected] To deliver superior performance in a manner that Matt Blakeney Athletic Recreation Specialist ...... [email protected] is distinctive and impactful to each person served Danny Johnson Sponsorship Coordinator ...... [email protected] Jessica Smith Administrative Assistant/Athletics ...... [email protected] and that establishes a standard for quality that Tiffani Walker Administrative Assistant/Programs ...... [email protected] endures for generations. Karen Washington Administrative Clerk ...... [email protected] Nicole Harvey Special Events Manager ...... [email protected] Eric Duhamel Athletic Recreation Specialist ...... [email protected] MOUNT PLEASANT Erin Wilson Program Recreation Specialist ...... [email protected] Tracy Richter Farmers Market Manager/Special Events Assistant [email protected] RECREATION DEPARTMENT Nicole Ashby Aquatics Coordinator ...... [email protected] MISSION STATEMENT Victoria Klein Aquatics Recreation Specialist ...... [email protected] Karl Parker Pool Operator ...... [email protected] It is the responsibility of the Mount Pleasant Bethany Heasley Marketing Coordinator ...... [email protected] Recreation Department to offer exceptional, comprehensive yet sustainable and affordable PARK WEST PROGRAM BUILDING...... 843-856-2196 recreation and leisure opportunities through a Anne Selner Program Recreation Specialist ...... [email protected] professional staff that is dedicated to providing the residents of the Town of Mount Pleasant with PARK WEST GYM ...... 843-856-6076 superior customer service, quality facilities, and Jay Rhodes Track/Football/Lacrosse Coordinator ...... [email protected] dynamic programming.
TOWN HALL GYM ...... 843-884-8517 Terri Steed Basketball/Volleyball Coordinator ...... [email protected] VISION STATEMENT PARK WEST POOL ...... 843-856-2536 Establishing Mount Pleasant as the state’s leader Deborah Llaro Administrative Assistant ...... [email protected] in municipal government through the combined efforts of a dedicated elected body, highly skilled MOUNT PLEASANT TENNIS CENTER ...... 843-856-2162 staff, and engaged citizenry. Haley Vaughn Tennis Coordinator ...... [email protected] Clay Maynor Head Tennis Professional ...... [email protected] SPONSORSHIP G. M. DARBY BUILDING ...... 843-849-2061 OPPORTUNITIES Tina Carter Programming Coordinator ...... [email protected] Logan Weckbaugh Program Recreation Specialist ...... [email protected] Looking for a great way to advertise your business Sandi McGee Administrative Clerk ...... [email protected] and support your community? Become a Mount Pleasant Recreation Department sponsor! THOMASENA STOKES-MARSHALL SENIOR SERVICES CENTER...... 843-856-2166 For more information on Recreation Department Sherrie Pompeii Senior Center Coordinator ...... [email protected] sponsorships, contact Danny Johnson at Rhea Pitts Administrative Assistant...... [email protected] [email protected]. Interested in sponsoring a Jackie Lawson Administrative Clerk ...... [email protected] Special Event? Please email us at [email protected]. Nicole Hitte Senior Recreation Specialist ...... [email protected]
4 | IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE SUMMER 2021 Mount Pleasant Community Centers Providing a Fun, Safe Environment for Town Youth
ucked away in pockets Children enjoying various activities of our Town, there after school at the Green Hill Park Community Center. are community cen- ters buzzing with kids We also ensure that each Tplaying basketball, doing crafts, facility has working com- and working on their homework puters which especially came after school. Our three community in handy during months of centers (Green Hill, Miriam Brown, remote learning. At any time, and Remley’s Point) provide a safe a child can get help with their opportunity for participants to place for kids under the age of 16 homework from our staff members bring their parents into their world to come at absolutely no cost to or work independently on our com- for a couple hours – another totally participate. puters while they are at our facility. free and fun activity! With the help of our incredible, It’s our mission to provide kids with Our Town’s youth navigated dedicated staff, kids enjoy activities a safe learning environment where through a tough year in 2020 and of their choice. Right now, they are they don’t feel the pressure of tutor we were so thrilled to be able to having a blast learning how to play costs. come alongside and serve them pickleball, although their preferenc- We have many regular partic- through free exercise and outdoor es change frequently. “Some months ipants who come after school to time, homework assistance, and they’re really into foosball, other knock out some homework and camaraderie. times they like to do crafts, especial- play around with their friends At each location, there are sea- ly if it’s a younger crowd. It really during the week. Other times, our sonal flyers which outline the just depends on what they’re feeling cozy, homey community centers are upcoming events. Snag one at the at the time and the leaders facilitate filled with community members of community nearest you or go to it. It’s really fun,” says Programs all ages for our monthly community MountPleasantRec.com to find Specialist Logan Weckbaugh. night! These nights are the perfect out more!
MtPleasantRec.com IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE | 5 SUMMER CAMPS THE MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION RECREATION DEPTARTMENT: All camp balances must be paid no later than one month before the first day of camp. Balances can be paid on-line or at any of our offices. If the balance is not paid in advance, you will lose your spot and your deposit for that camp. All campers must be potty trained. No pull-ups, please. Please let us know of any special needs, medications, epi pens, or food allergies that may apply. An authorized person must come into the facility to check in/out their camper daily. Camps that do not meet the minimum participant registration will be cancelled the Thursday afternoon prior to camp and all registrants will be notified. All camp scholarship applications must go through the Director of Recreation at Mount Pleasant Town Hall. Snacks will NOT be provided. Campers may bring their own if they would like. There are no camp reminders.
CAMP REFUND AND PAYMENT POLICY For all camps $50 OR UNDER, there is a $25 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit required to reserve a space in camp. For all camps OVER $50, a $50 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required. No additional processing fee will be charged for transfers of remaining balances. THE BALANCE MUST BE PAID IN FULL ONLINE OR AT ANY OF OUR FACILITIES BY MAY 15 FOR JUNE CAMPS, BY JUNE 15 FOR JULY CAMPS, AND BY JULY 15 FOR AUGUST CAMPS. Those with unpaid balances will be dropped from camp. Refund requests, less the deposit, will only be considered with at least five business days’ notice prior to the start of camp.
FOR THE DANCER AGES SUMMER HIP-HOP AGES KIDS DANCE PARTY 6-10 3-8 CAMP Hip hop and funk. Age appropriate music and moves. AGES Learn dance and express personal style. DARLING DANCERS 3-8 Work on body isolations, control, flexibility, Stretch-n-Grow Staff Learn tap, ballet, and jazz dancing. combinations, rhythm, and muscle memory. Dance attire required: tights, leotards, tap and R.L. Jones Center April Cothran ballet shoes. DATES DAYS TIME Park West Program Building 8/9 – 8/13 M – F 9 – 11:30 am Elizabeth Rose Grech DATES DAYS TIME $105 resident/ $135 non-res. Min. 8 — Max. 20 G.M. Darby Building 7/12 – 7/16 M – F 1 – 4 pm AGES 3-5 AGES DATES DAYS TIME R.L. Jones Center WONDERFUL WORLD 3-8 6/7 – 6/11 M – F 9 am – 12 pm DATES DAYS TIME OF DANCE CAMP 7/26 – 7/30 M – F 1 – 4 pm Learn creative movement in this ballet camp. AGES 5-8 Each day, we will dance and explore with DATES DAYS TIME $150 resident/$180 non-res. Min. 8 – Max. 15 different Disney songs and crafts. Free tutu. 7/12 – 7/16 M – F 1 – 4 pm Stretch-n-Grow Staff $90 resident/$120 non-res. Min. 8 – Max. 15 Park West Program Building DATES DAYS TIME 8/2 – 8/6 M – F 9 – 11:30 am $105 resident/ $135 non-res. Min. 8 — Max. 20
AGES TROLL CAMP 3-8
SUMMER Popular songs and choreography! Fun for boys and girls! Bubble Dance Party, Glow Party, and more. Stretch-n-Grow Staff
CAMPS G. M. Darby Building DATES DAYS TIME 8/2 – 8/6 M – F 9 – 11:30 am $105 resident/ $135 non-res. Min. 8 — Max. 30
6 | IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE SUMMER 2021 PRINCESS AGES AGES FOR THE ARTIST 3-8 PRINCESS AND 3-8 DANCE CAMP PIRATE DANCE CAMP Creative movement and ballet camp! Your highness will curtsy and your little Each day we dance and explore with different buccaneer will “shiver-me-timbers” as they move AGES princess songs and do fun princess crafts! PAINTING THE 6-12 and groove to popular songs and dances. COLORFUL WORLD Stretch-n-Grow Tina Penninger CAMP R.L. Jones Center R.L. Jones Center Open your eyes to the magical world of colors DATES DAYS TIME DATES DAYS TIME using all kinds of paint and materials. Create 7/12 – 7/16 M – F 9 – 11:30 am a masterpiece while learning about the basic 6/21 – 6/24 M – TH 9:30 – 11:30 am elements of art.
$105 resident/$135 non-res. Min. 8 – Max. 30 $80 resident/ $110 non-res. Min. 10 — Max. 30 Teresa Wooten G.M. Darby Building DATES DAYS TIME DANCE CAMP AGES AGES 3-8 PRE-SCHOOL TAP 7/12 – 7/16 M – F 2 – 5 pm WITH TINA AND BALLET 3-5 $75 resident/$105 non-res. Min. 6 – Max. 12 Dance Party Favorites Popular dances will keep your child moving and A Magical Mermaid Adventure grooving. Crafts and creative play. Enjoy an undersea adventure in tap and ballet! AGES Girls wear pink ballet leotard, pink tights, and PAINTING ON CANVAS 12+ Tina Penninger pink ballet shoes. Boys wear white shirt, black Emphasis is on composition and shorts/pants, and black ballet shoes. strengthening painting skills with acrylic paint. R.L. Jones Center Students may bring canvas or purchase from DATES DAYS TIME Studio Go Staff instructor. 7/19 – 7/22 M – TH 1:30 – 3:30 pm R.L. Jones Center Teresa Wooten DATES DAYS TIME $80 resident/$110 non-res. Min. 10 – Max. 30 G.M. Darby Building 6/7 – 6/11 M – F 9 am – 12 pm DATES DAYS TIME
8/9 – 8/13 M – F 2 – 5 pm CAMPS Park West Program Building DATES DAYS TIME $75 resident/$105 non-res. Min. 6 – Max. 12
6/7 – 6/11 M – F 1 – 4 pm ATHLETICS $150 resident/$180 non-res. Min. 8 – Max. 15 SUMMER MtPleasantRec.com IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE | 7 YOUTH AGES SAFARI ART! AGES MAGICAL 5-10 5-10 MYSTERY ART Come paint beautiful giraffes, We will discuss magical mystical creatures toucans, sloths, and elephants on canvas including elves, gnomes, fairies and unicorns! and wood. We will complete 3 paintings and build fairy Diana Connors • backporchartcharleston.com BACK PORCH gnome homes. Park West Program Building ART CAMPS Diana Connors • backporchartcharleston.com DATES DAYS TIME With Diana Connors Park West Program Building 6/28 – 7/2 M – F 9 am – 12 pm DATES DAYS TIME G.M. Darby Building 7/12 – 7/16 M – F 9 am – 12 pm DATES DAYS TIME $135 resident/$165 non-res. Min. 10 – Max. 25 6/28 – 7/2 M – F 2 – 5 pm $135 resident/$165 non-res. Min. 10 – Max. 25 VAN GOGH, O'KEEFE AGES AGES 5-10 COMMONOTION IN 5-10 MONET, OH MY! IN THE OCEAN! We will create giant poppies by O’Keefe, I like the ocean, I like the Sea, come paint the Frida’s flower crown, Van Gogh”s sunflowers, Pufferfish, Jellyfish, Mermaid/Merman, Shark’s and Monet’s water lilies. tooth, and Manatee with me! Complete canvas panels and one large decorative wood shark’s Diana Connors • backporchartcharleston.com tooth. Park West Program Building DATES DAYS TIME Diana Connors • backporchartcharleston.com 6/7 – 6/11 M – F 9 am – 12 pm Park West Program Building DATES DAYS TIME G.M. Darby Building 6/21 – 6/25 DATES DAYS TIME M – F 9 am – 12 pm 8/9 – 8/13 6/7 – 6/11 M – F 2 – 5 pm
$135 resident/$165 non-res. Min. 10 – Max. 25 $135 resident/$165 non-res. Min. 10 – Max. 25
AGES AGES UNDER THE SEA SWEETS AND TREATS 5-10 5-10 We will be painting mixed media ice Come paint the wondrous things cream cones on canvas, giant wood cupcakes, we see under the sea! A fish, dolphin, crab, and clay doughnuts! seahorse, and surfboard will be completed. Will complete 4 beautiful paintings and a wood Diana Connors • backporchartcharleston.com surfboard. Park West Program Building Diana Connors • backporchartcharleston.com DATES DAYS TIME Park West Program Building 8/2 – 8/6 M – F 9 am – 12 pm DATES DAYS TIME CREATION STATION AGES G.M. Darby Building 6/14 – 6/18 5-10 M – F 9 am – 12 pm Children will have fun with their DATES DAYS TIME 7/26 – 7/30 friends choosing from different craft stations 8/2 – 8/6 M – F 2 – 5 pm including drawing, painting, origami, foam art, R.L. Jones Center $135 resident/$165 non-res. Min. 10 – Max. 25 and much more. They will be encouraged DATES DAYS TIME to use their creativity to individualize their 7/26 – 7/30 M – F 2 – 5 pm creations. AGES $135 resident/$165 non-res. Min. 10 – Max. 25 Susan Fedor PRE-TEENS 10-13 GET CREATIVE! G.M. Darby Building DATES DAYS TIME Paint a 2 foot tall owl, create a collage, make a AGES mixed media canvas art project! POND LIFE ART 5-10 7/19 – 7/23 M – TH 2 – 4 pm Explore pond life in the Lowcountry. Diana Connors • backporchartcharleston.com
SUMMER We will paint mixed media egrets, alligators, Park West Program Building Park West Program Building frogs, turtles, and Monet’s water lilies! DATES DAYS TIME DATES DAYS TIME Diana Connors • backporchartcharleston.com 7/26 – 7/30 M – TH 2 – 4 pm 7/19 – 7/22 M – TH 2 – 4 pm Park West Program Building R.L. Jones Center
CAMPS R.L. Jones Center DATES DAYS TIME DATES DAYS TIME DATES DAYS TIME 7/19 – 7/23 M – F 9 am – 12 pm 8/2 – 8/6 M – TH 2 – 4 pm
8/9 – 8/12 M – TH 2 – 4 pm $135 resident/$165 non-res. Min. 10 – Max. 25 $125 resident/$155 non-res. Min. 5 – Max. 10 $125 resident/$155 non-res. Min. 10 – Max. 20
8 | IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE SUMMER 2021 AGES UNICORNS AND 3-7 MERMAIDS We will explore the world of imagination with face painting, a magical quest to find the missing unicorn, and fun games. Corrie Silvers of Teacups and Trucks R.L. Jones Center DATES DAYS TIME 6/21 – 6/25 M – F 1 – 4 pm $125 resident/$155 non-res. Min. 10 – Max. 25
AGES DINOSAURS 3-7 Dig for dinosaur bones, explore what we find, and learn all about these amazing creatures and why they are extinct. Free dinosaurs from the Ice Age, become FOR THE CREATIVE AGES SWEETGRASS 7-17 paleontologists, and play many games BASKETRY CAMP centered around these amazing creatures. AGES Learn how to make a basket in this camp. Corrie Silvers of Teacups and Trucks PRE-SCHOOL 3-5 PLAYPALS Vera Manigault R.L. Jones Center DATES DAYS TIME Creative play and crafts to keep your pre- G.M. Darby Building schooler engaged and social! DATES DAYS TIME 6/14 – 6/18 M – F 9 am – 12 pm
Amy Cantey 6/21 – 6/25 M – F 9:30 – 11:30 am $125 resident/$155 non-res. Min. 10 – Max. 25 R.L. Jones Center DATES DAYS TIME Park West Program Building DATES DAYS TIME AGES 6/7 – 6/11 SUPERHEROES 3-7 M – F 9 am – 12 pm 7/26 – 7/30 M – F 9:30 – 11:30 am Go through Superhero training to 6/14 – 6/18 learn how to knock down buildings, capture the $100 resident/$130 non-res. Min. 5 – Max. 10 R.L. Jones Center villain, and test their speed. Superhero capes DATES DAYS TIME and masks will be provided during camp for active role play. 8/2 – 8/6 M – F 9:30 – 11:30 am AGES Corrie Silvers of Teacups and Trucks AMERICAN DOLL 6-9 $95 resident/$125 non-res. Min. 6 – Max. 15 CAMP R.L. Jones Center Use historical time period dolls as inspiration. DATES DAYS TIME Create scenes for your own doll through MAGIC CAMP AGES 6/21 – 6/25 M – F 9 am – 12 pm sewing, painting, and constructing. 7-12 Storytelling, creative process, and play. Learn to perform your own magic $125 resident/$155 non-res. Min. 10 – Max. 25 show. Learn about props, magic, public Amy Sargent speaking, and showmanship. R.L. Jones Center Gerry the Great DATES DAYS TIME
6/21 – 6/24 M – TH 9 am – 12 pm G.M. Darby Building DATES DAYS TIME $115 resident/$145 non-res. Min. 10 – Max. 14 6/28 – 7/2 M – F 1 – 4 pm
7/12 – 7/16 M – F 9 am – 12 pm
AGES PRINCESS ACADEMY 3-7 Park West Program Building Girls will learn all about what it DATES DAYS TIME takes to set an example for those around 7/12 – 7/16 M – F 1 – 4 pm them. Camp will feature a Princess crowning ceremony and a guest appearance from a real R.L. Jones Center life princess. DATES DAYS TIME Corrie Silvers of Teacups and Trucks 8/9 – 8/13 M – F 1 – 4 pm
R.L. Jones Center $135 resident/$165 non-res. Min. 8 – Max. 30 CAMPS DATES DAYS TIME
6/14 – 6/18 M – F 1 – 4 pm
$125 resident/$155 non-res. Min. 10 – Max. 25 SUMMER MtPleasantRec.com IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE | 9 ROCKET CAMP GRADES GRADES 2-5 COOKING AND SLIME 5-4-3-2-1 Rocketry Camp is a Blast CAMP: PART I 1-6 Each child will build and launch his/ Rising 1st – 6th grades her own rocket, which will go over 500 feet into the air. There will be daily launches and Your child will make solar pizza ovens, ice experiments to learn about Newton’s Laws of cream, desserts, and all kinds of yummy food. Motion and the four forces of flight. Slime making of all kinds is included, from the basic recipe to edible slime. The recipes are Rising 2nd – 5th grades different for Slime Part I and II. Eva Stratos • [email protected] Eva Stratos • [email protected] Park West Program Bulding G.M. Darby Bulding DATES DAYS TIME DATES DAYS TIME 6/28 – 7/2 M – F 9 am – 12 pm 7/12 – 7/16 M – F 9 am – 12 pm
$189 resident/$219 non-res. Min. 10 – Max. 16 $189 resident/$219 non-res. Min. 10 – Max. 16
STEAM POWER GRADES GRADES 1-5 COOKING AND SLIME 1-6 Rising 1st – 5th grades CAMP: PART II Each day, children will complete experiments Rising 1st – 6th grades that gurgle, fizz, erupt, and surprise! Make and erupt volcanoes in 6 different ways. Learn Your child will make break, granola, bundt all about how earthquakes, glaciers, and how cakes, cookies, and lots more. Your child storms change our world through hands-on will become a slime pro and understand the experiments. Make fossils, break geodes, science behind slime making. The recipes are create geysers, and much more! different for Slime Part I and II. Enroll in one or both. Eva Stratos • [email protected] Eva Stratos • [email protected] Park West Program Bulding DATES DAYS TIME G.M. Darby Bulding DATES DAYS TIME 6/28 – 7/2 M – F 1 – 4 pm 8/2 – 8/6 M – F 9 am – 12 pm $189 resident/$219 non-res. Min. 10 – Max. 16 $189 resident/$219 non-res. Min. 10 – Max. 16
AGES MUSIC, ART, AND 3-6 MOVEMENT CAMP Fill your child’s summer with music, dance, and art! Children will be divided into age groups and introduced to each activity. Teresa Wooten, Elizabeth Rose Grech G.M. Darby Bulding DATES DAYS TIME 6/14 – 6/18 M – F 9 am – 12 pm 7/19 – 7/23 $95 resident/$125 non-res. Min. 20 – Max. 30
AGES BEADS CAMP 5-9 Campers will make beaded crafts and jewelry. Jennifer Lowe, Beaded Venus
SUMMER G.M. Darby Building DATES DAYS TIME 7/12 – 7/16 M – F 10 am – 12 pm
Park West Program Building CAMPS DATES DAYS TIME 7/12 – 7/16 M – F 2 – 4 pm $90 resident/$120 non-res. Min. 6 – Max. 12
10 | IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE SUMMER 2021 AGES AGES FOR THE PERFORMER "MEDIEVAL TALES" 4-7 "JOURNEY 4-7 Take a trip into the past and return OF WONDERS" to Medieval Times. Campers will enjoy stories Go on a journey with The Other Mother Goose filled with dragons, knights and princesses to magical places filled with mystery and PERFORMANCE AGES including: The Paperbag Princess, The Knight wonder! Campers will enjoy journey-themed 8-13 and the Dragon, The 12 Dancing Princesses, tales with including Alice in Wonderland, Peter WORKSHOP FOR KIDS The Princess and the 3 Knights of the Round Pan, The Little Mermaid, Robin Hood and The "The Tempest" Table. Each day will include a specific story, Lost Unicorn. Each day will include a specific Sign up for this delightful version of crafts and time for campers to get active and story, crafts and time for campers to get active do dramatic retellings of the stories. Shakespeare’s classic play. Participants will be and do dramatic retelling of the stories. cast in principal roles, with a performance at the Anne Stevens, "The Other Mother Goose" Anne Stevens, "The Other Mother Goose" end. Build on the fundamentals of acting. G.M. Darby Bulding Park West Program Building Jean Schubert • [email protected] DATES DAYS TIME DATES DAYS TIME Park West Program Building 6/21 – 6/25 M – F 1 – 4 pm 6/28 – 7/2 M – F 1 – 4 pm DATES DAYS TIME 6/28 – 7/2 M – F 1 – 4 pm $125 resident/$155 non-res. Min. 5 – Max. 12 $125 resident/$155 non-res. Min. 5 – Max. 12 $100 resident/$130 non-res. Min. 7 – Max. 10
AGES SHINING STARS 4-8 THEATER CAMP Time to Act! Campers will learn how to tap into their emotions, move around the stage, and project their voices to become various characters in plays. They will also learn the importance of active listening for appropriate reactions and pantomimes on stage. They will make their own props for the end of the week live show. Family and friends are invited to the student starred play on the last day. Anna Lin • [email protected] Park West Program Building DATES DAYS TIME 6/7 – 6/11 M – F 1 – 4 pm
7/12 – 7/16 M – F 9 am – 12 pm
7/26 – 7/30 M – F 1 – 4 pm
8/2 – 8/6 M – F 1 – 4 pm
G.M. Darby Building DATES DAYS TIME 6/14 – 6/18 M – F 1 – 4 pm 8/9 – 8/13 AGES
AGES CLASSIC FAIRLY TALES 4-7 $109 resident/$139 non-res. Min. 7 – Max. 16 "MORE ROYAL 4-7 WITH A TWIST TALES" Campers will enjoy classic fairy tales with “The Each day will begin with a new royal tale told Other Mother Goose” including: 3 Little Pigs, by The Other Mother Goose, including: Beauty 3 Bears, 3 Billy Goats Gruff, Little Red Riding and the Beast, The Snow Queen, The Prince Hood and Jack and The Beanstalk. They will and the Pauper, Aladdin, and Sleeping Beauty. then be introduced to the same stories with This will be followed by crafts and time for some fun alternative storylines. Each day will campers to get active and do dramatic retelling include a specific story, crafts and time for of the stories. campers to get active and do dramatic retelling Anne Stevens, "The Other Mother Goose" of the stories. G.M. Darby Bulding Anne Stevens, "The Other Mother Goose" DATES DAYS TIME R.L. Jones Center 7/26 – 7/30 M – F 1 – 4 pm DATES DAYS TIME CAMPS $125 resident/$155 non-res. Min. 5 – Max. 12 8/9 – 8/13 M – F 1 – 4 pm $125 resident/$155 non-res. Min. 5 – Max. 12 SUMMER MtPleasantRec.com IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE | 11 AGES PRE-TEEN 10-13 TRAVEL CAMP Campers will travel by bus to a different area destination daily. Includes crafts, swimming, outdoor activities, and special field trips. Bring bathing suit and towel, snack, bag lunch, and water bottle daily – wear appropriate clothing, including closed toed shoes. Early drop-off from 8:30 – 9 a.m. and late pick-up until 5:30 p.m. *7/12 – 7/16 will be an inclusion week. Teens Photo courtesy of Angling Women requiring one-on-one assistance will need to provide his/her own adult helper. AGES FISHING 101 CAMP 8-13 Park West Lake Pavilion Learn the basics of fishing, including DATES DAYS TIME knot tying, rigging, baiting, and how to land and handle fish. Spinning rod and reel to take 6/28 – 7/2 home included. 7/12 – 7/16 FOR THE ADVENTURER M – F 9 am – 5 pm BeBe Harrison 7/26 – 7/30 G.M. Darby Bulding and Various Locations 8/2 – 8/6 DATES DAYS TIME
AGES $195 resident/$225 non-res. Min. 10 – Max. 45 6/28 – 7/2 JONES CENTER 5-10 M – F 9 am – 12 pm YOUTH TRIP CAMPS 7/26 – 7/30 $225 resident/$255 non-res. Min. 4 – Max. 10 Campers will travel by bus to a different KIDS ZIP AND AGES destination daily. Bring a towel, swimsuit, 7-11 appropriate clothing, snack, and bag lunch ROCK CLIMBING daily. Early supervision is provided from 8:30 – OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP 9 a.m., as well as late supervision from 5 – 5:30 *Must be at least 40 lbs. and a maximum of FOR THE MUSICIAN p.m. Bus departs at 9:30 a.m.! A late fee of 140 lbs. Campers will zip and play on our $10 for every 15 minutes a child is left after 5:30 Kids Zip Line course specifically designed for p.m. must be paid at the front desk on the day our younger adventurers. After they are done AGES the child is picked up late. Children must be zipping, they will get to challenge themselves on BIG KIDS 3-4 5 years old by June 21st and may not turn 11 our outdoor climbing wall and enjoy some group MAKE MUSIC before June 21, 2021. No cell phones allowed. outdoor activities together. Bring a snack and Campers will have fun with musical games, drink daily. playing instruments, and singing songs. R.L. Jones Center No parents. DATES DAYS TIME Charleston Zip Line Adventures Staff Elizabeth Rose Grech 6/21 – 6/25 Drop off at Charleston Zip Line Adventures 1152 Guerins Bridge Road, Awendaw R.L. Jones Center 6/28 – 7/2 DATES DAYS TIME DATES DAYS TIME 7/12 – 7/16 6/22, 6/24 8/2 – 8/6 M – F 10 am – 12 pm M – F 9 am – 5 pm 7/19 – 7/23 7/13, 7/15 T, TH 9 am – 12 pm $60 resident/$90 non-res. Min. 6 – Max. 12
7/26 – 7/30 8/3, 8/5
8/2 – 8/6 $110 resident/$140 non-res./2 day camp THE JAM: ACOUSTIC AGES Min. 6 – Max. 12 8-14 $195 resident/$225 non-res. Min. 20 – Max. 55 GUITAR CAMP Campers will learn and jam on a couple songs
AGES a day from pop, rock, country, and R & B. We PARK WEST 5-10 will write songs, play percussion and sing. There TRAVEL CAMP will be a short performance at the end of camp. Campers will travel by bus to a different area Please bring a guitar to camp each day. At least destination daily. Bring swim suit, goggles, one year of music experience is preferred. towel, appropriate clothing, closed toed shoes, Chuck Davis water bottle, snack, and bag lunch daily. Early drop off from 8:30 – 9 a.m. and late pick up until G.M. Darby Building SUMMER 5:30 p.m. AGES 8 - 12 DATES DAYS TIME Park West Program Building 7/19 – 7/23 M – F 2 – 4 pm DATES DAYS TIME Park West Program Building
CAMPS 6/21 – 6/25 M – F 9 am – 5 pm AGES 10 - 14 7/19 – 7/23 DATES DAYS TIME 7/26 – 7/30 M – F 2 – 4 pm $195 resident/$225 non-res. Min. 20 – Max. 55 $100 resident/$130 non-res. Min. 4 – Max. 8
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AGES CAMP SUMMER 7-11 SCIENTIST Bring bagged lunch, water bottle, sunscreen, wear closed toe shoes, and join us on board! Patriots Point certified science and history instructors "Test It! An Exploration in Physical Science" Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, USS Yorktown DATES DAYS TIME 6/28 – 7/2 M – F 8:30 am – 2 pm
"All About Our Oceans" Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, USS Yorktown DATES DAYS TIME AGES FOR THE ACTIVE 7/12 – 7/16 M – F 8:30 am – 2 pm SCIENCE WITH S.A.M. 3-9 (SOLVING AMAZING "The Science Behind Aircraft Carriers" MYSTERIES) AGES Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, Hands-on science for campers. Develop KIDS' KARATE CAMP 5-8 USS Yorktown critical thinking skills. Learn about the scientific Learn the positive benefits of DATES DAYS TIME process. self discipline, gain confidence, develop 7/26 – 7/30 M – F 8:30 am – 2 pm Samantha Barrineau • sciencewithsam.org coordination, and increase strength and flexibility. Learn various self-defense $250 resident/$280 non-res. Min. 20 – Max. 25 G.M. Darby Building techniques. Uniform provided. AGES 6 - 9 Master Glenn Arnold of Mount Pleasant Karate DATES DAYS TIME G.M. Darby Building 6/21 – 6/25 M – F 9 am – 12 pm DATES DAYS TIME
R.L. Jones Building 7/26 – 7/30 M – F 9 – 11:30 am
AGES 3 - 5 $105 resident/$135 non-res. Min. 10 – Max. 25 DATES DAYS TIME 7/12 – 7/16 M – F 9 am – 12 pm
AGES Park West Program Building KIDS' KARATE CAMP 4-10 AGES 3 - 9 WITH PALMETTO DATES DAYS TIME SPORT KARATE 6/14 – 6/18 M – F 1 – 4 pm Get challenged in dodgeball, obstacle courses, 8/2 – 8/6 M – F 9 am – 12 pm and twists on popular games. Learn basics of Taekwondo, including self-defense, dynamic
$125 resident/$155 non-res. Min. 6 – Max. 20 kicks and more. THE MAGIC AGES Tori DeVito • palmettosportkarate.com 6-12 (843) 214-1208 OF SCIENCE AGES LITTLE SCIENTIST 4-7 Get excited about science, magically! Learn Campers will complete amazing Park West Program Building about silly and fun science experiments each scientific experiments that will wow! AGES 4 - 7 day and play high-energy children’s games. Explore science tools while creating concoctions DATES DAYS TIME that stick, just, bubble, sizzle, fizz, and change Gerry the Great 6/7 – 6/11 color. The session includes cooking, bubbles, M – F 9 am – 12 pm G.M. Darby Building amazing experiments, coding robots, building 6/14 – 6/18 DATES DAYS TIME kits, and learning the science behind the WOW! AGES 5 - 10 6/28 – 7/2 M – F 9 am – 12 pm Eva Stratos • [email protected] DATES DAYS TIME CAMPS Park West Program Building G.M. Darby Building 6/28 – 7/2 M – F 9 am – 12 pm DATES DAYS TIME DATES DAYS TIME 7/26 – 7/30 8/9 – 8/13 M – F 9 am – 12 pm 6/14 – 6/18 M – F 1 – 4 pm $85 resident/$115 non-res. Min. 6 – Max. 30 $130 resident/$160 non-res. Min. 8 – Max. 30 $189 resident/$219 non-res. Min. 10 – Max. 14 SUMMER MtPleasantRec.com IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE | 13 AGES AGES AGES SKATEBOARD CAMP 6-10 HAPPYFEET 3-6 GYM CAMP WITH TINA 3-8 Beginners and intermediate skaters. SOCCER CAMP Master basic techniques and skills for Participants must bring own board, snack, drink, STORYTIME WITH A SOCCER BALL gymnastics while playing fun games. and safety equipment (helmet, knee pads, and HappyFeet is a new and exciting soccer elbow pads). No scooters, hover boards, or program specifically designed to encourage the Tina Penninger long boards allowed at camp. *Friday will be rapidly developing imagination of young people. R.L. Jones Center make-up day for inclement weather. Camp curriculum uses popular stories, songs, DATES DAYS TIME Mount Pleasant Skatepark nursery rhymes, adventures, and fun games (behind the R. L. Jones Center) to teach young players real soccer skills and 6/21 – 6/24 M – TH 12 – 2 pm DATES DAYS TIME inspire a love of physical fitness. 7/19 – 7/22 M – TH 11 am – 1 pm 6/21 – 6/24 HappyFeet Soccer Instructors $80 resident/$110 non-res. Min. 10 – Max. 30 7/12 – 7/15 R.L. Jones Center M – TH 9 am – 12 pm 7/19 – 7/22 DATES DAYS TIME 6/7 – 6/11 7/26 – 7/29 ALL STAR CHEER AGES 6/14 – 6/18 M – F 9 – 11 am 3-8 $75 resident/$105 non-res. Min. 6– Max. 15 SQUAD CAMP 6/21 – 6/25 Develop talent, coordination, skills, and self- esteem. Learn cheers, chants, motions, jumps, and spirit dances. YOGA STARS CAMP AGES Park West Complex 3-8 DATES DAYS TIME Stretch-N-Grow Staff Children will learn yoga poses and so much more! 8/9 – 8/13 M – F 9 – 11 am R.L. Jones Center
DATES DAYS TIME Rebecca Bott, Stretch-N-Grow $109 resident/$139 non-res. Min. 7 – Max. 20 7/12 – 7/16 M – F 9 – 11:30 am G.M. Darby Building DATES DAYS TIME AGES $105 resident/$135 non-res. Min. 8 – Max. 30 6/7 – 6/11 M – F 1 – 3:30 pm SUPER POWERKIDS 3-7 $105 resident/$135 non-res. Min. 8 – Max. 30 CAMP There will be non-stop movement in this camp, GYMNASTICS AND AGES using trampolines, tents, tunnels, mats, and 3-8 more. FITNESS CAMP AGES Fitness is fun! Each day, we exercise to different OLYMPIC GAMES 3-8 CAMP Kaylie Penninger Incredibles Adventures. We will make cartoon R.L. Jones Center crafts. Explore all the Olympic Games in one camp! Games, skills, crafts. DATES DAYS TIME Stretch-N-Grow Staff 7/12 – 7/15 M – TH 12:30 – 2:30 pm R.L. Jones Center Park West Program Building DATES DAYS TIME $80 resident/$110 non-res. Min. 5 – Max. 15 DATES DAYS TIME 6/28 – 7/2 6/7 – 6/11 M – F 9 – 11:30 am M – F 9 – 11:30 am 8/9 – 8/13 AGES $105 resident/$135 non-res. Min. 8 – Max. 30 FENCING CAMP 9-12 R.L. Jones Center Take a week to learn the Olympic DATES DAYS TIME sport of Fencing! Fencing is not only physically challenging, but mentally as well. Fencers will 8/9 – 8/13 M – F 1 – 3:30 pm SUMMER AGES learn beginning strategies to attacking and 4-9 defending with weapon in hand. All protective $105 resident/$135 non-res. Min. 8 – Max. 30 CHEERLEADING CAMP gear will be provided for the week. Please wear All levels will dance, cheer, chant, and learn athletic pants, t-shirt and athletic shoes. gymnastics. Patrick Lausi Kaylie Penninger G. M. Darby Building R.L. Jones Center DATES DAYS TIME DATES DAYS TIME 6/21 – 6/25 7/26 – 7/29 M – TH 10:30 am – 12:30 pm M – F 1 – 4 pm 8/2 – 8/6 SUMMER R.L. Jones Center Park West Program Building DATES DAYS TIME DATES DAYS TIME 8/9 – 8/13 M – F 1 – 4 pm 8/2 – 8/5 M – TH 1 – 3 pm
CAMPS $160 resident/$190 non-res. Min. 6 – Max. 12 $80 resident/$110 non-res. Min. 5 – Max. 20
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AGES BASIC FASHION AGES CHESS CAMP 7-13 5-12 Learn basic play and strategies. AND ETIQUETTE Zachery Darga Join us in learning about the exciting world of beauty, fashion, modeling, and make-up. Bring R.L. Jones Center your own make-up and applicators. Camp DATES DAYS TIME concludes with a fashion show for family and 6/21 – 6/25 M – F 1:30 – 4 pm friends to attend. Tamara Smyth G.M. Darby Building DATES DAYS TIME G.M. Darby Building DATES DAYS TIME AGES 7/12 – 7/16 FLIP AND TWIRL M – F 1:30 – 4 pm 3-8 8/2 – 8/6 7/19 – 7/23 M – F 1 – 3:30 pm Campers will flip for fun and twirl till they’re tired in this exciting combination of $80 resident/$110 non-res. Min. 8 – Max. 16 Park West Program Building gymnastics and dance. Crafts and creative play DATES DAYS TIME will round out each day. 8/9 – 8/13 M – F 1 – 3:30 pm AGES Tina Penninger GROW YOUR OWN 7-11 $75 resident/$105 non-res. Min. 6 – Max. 20 R.L. Jones Center ADVENTURE DATES DAYS TIME Campers will learn the art, science, and importance of growing their own healthy food. 8/2 – 8/5 M – TH 10 am – 12 pm AGES They will develop a stronger connection to SPA FUN 'N' 8-12 $90 resident/$120 non-res. Min. 10 – Max. 30 farming and the origin of their food through CHILL CAMP the week’s activities. Each day, campers will Pamper and treat yourself using all naturals, be taught a plant-based lesson that includes including concentrated, natural kid safe oils. a hands-on craft or planting activity. They will AGES Create all kinds of cool things that you can take POM DANCE AND 7-11 also have time each day to explore our STEM home and use immediately. At the end of the CHEER CAMP outdoor learning lab as well as participate in week, enjoy a special yummy frozen treat. garden work, games, and farm chores. During Come enjoy a week full of dance, fun, and farm chores, we care for our resident goats and Lissa Orner pom poms! Dancers will explore cheers, chickens, as well as gather eggs. choreography, games, crafts, and teamwork Park West Program Building activities! Katie Donohoe • growingminds.org DATES DAYS TIME
Elizabeth Rose Grech Growing Minds Non-Profit 6/21 – 6/25 Educational Urban Farm G. M. Darby Building (3050 Grape Lane, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466) 7/12 – 7/16 M – F 2 – 4 pm DATES DAYS TIME DATES DAYS TIME 8/9 – 8/13 7/26 – 7/30 M – F 1 – 4 pm 6/21 – 6/24 M – TH 9 am – 1 pm
$100 resident/$130 non-res. Min. 6 – Max. 15 $110 resident/$140 non-res. Min. 8 – Max. 20 $200 resident/$230 non-res. Min. 5 – Max. 15 CAMPS SUMMER MtPleasantRec.com IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE | 15 FOR THE ATHLETE
ATHLETIC CAMPS There will be no early or late supervision for athletic camps. All athletic campers need to bring the appropriate equipment for camp; ex: shin guards, tennis shoes, cleats, water bottles, bug spray, snack, and sunscreen. Plans have been made in case of inclement weather, so please report to camp. Pack tennis shoes for use in the gym. Parent is responsible for signing child in and out of camp daily.
STEVE MYERS AGES AGES 5-14 GOLF CAMP 4-15 BASKETBALL CAMP Learn the fundamentals of golf and AGES golf etiquette, all while having fun! Open to ALEXIS GLOVER 8-16 Beginner and experienced players. Skills VOLLEYBALL CAMP training – passing, hitting, serving, and game beginner and intermediate golfers. Please pack play. a labeled bag with a snack and a water bottle Beginner and experienced players, learn to stay hydrated. Please bring your own clubs serves, offensive and defensive techniques, and Jessica Bohonowych (labeled) if you have them. scoring. Town Hall Gym Chase Wells, Head Pro and Alexis Glover, Wando Varsity Coach AGES 5 - 9 Charleston National Golf Club Staff DATES DAYS TIME Town Hall Gym Charleston National Golf Course DATES DAYS TIME 6/7 – 6/11 DATES DAYS TIME 6/28 – 7/1 M – TH 1 – 4 pm 7/12 – 7/16 6/7 – 6/11 M – F 9 am – 12 pm $130 resident/$160 non-res. Min. 20 – Max. 75 7/19 – 7/23 6/14 – 6/18
8/9 – 8/13 6/21 – 6/25 AGES 9 - 14 VOLLEYBALL GRADES 6/28 – 7/2 4-8 DATES DAYS TIME 7/12 – 7/16 M – F 9 am – 12 pm ACADEMY CAMP 7/12 – 7/16 Beginner and experienced players. 7/19 – 7/23 Skills training – passing, hitting, serving, and 7/19 – 7/23 M – F 12:30 – 3:30 pm 7/26 – 7/30 game play. 8/9 – 8/13 Jessica Bohonowych GRADES 4+ 8/2 – 8/6 DATES DAYS TIME Town Hall Gym 8/9 – 8/13 7/12 – 7/16 RISING 4TH - 6TH GRADES $269 resident/$299 non-res. Min. 10– Max. 50
DATES DAYS TIME 7/19 – 7/23 M – F 9 am – 3:30 pm 7/26 – 7/29 M – TH 9 – 11:30 am 8/9 – 8/13
RISING 7TH - 8TH GRADES $140 resident/$170 non-res./Ages 5 – 14 (half day) DATES DAYS TIME $170 resident/$200 non-res./Grades 4+ (full day) 7/26 – 7/29 M – TH 12 – 2:30 pm Min. 20 – Max. 100 $115 resident/$145 non-resident/4 days Min. 20 – Max. 40 AGES RYAN SMITH 5+ BASKETBALL CAMP AGES Learn fundamentals of the game. Become WANDO WARRIOR 8-13 CO-ED BASKETBALL better players and incorporate that into a team CAMP concept. All ability levels. Learn the fundamentals of Ryan Smith
SUMMER basketball - dribbling, shooting, passing, Town Hall Gym defense, and more. AGES 5 - 7 Chris Warzynski, Wando Basketball Coach DATES DAYS TIME Town Hall Gym 8/2 – 8/6 M – F 9 am – 12 pm
CAMPS DATES DAYS TIME AGES 8+ 6/21 – 6/24 M – TH 9 am – 12 pm DATES DAYS TIME 8/2 – 8/6 M – F 1 – 4 pm $110 resident/$140 non-res. Min. 20 – Max. 100 $110 resident/$140 non-res. Min. 30 – Max. 120
16 | IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE SUMMER 2021 WARRIOR AGES WARRIOR GRADES AGES 5-12 3-8 WANDO 6-13 SOCCER CAMP FOOTBALL CAMP BASEBALL CAMP Learn the FUNdamentals of soccer. Individual RISING 3RD – 8TH GRADERS "FUNDAMENTALS AND FUN" and team skills in activities designed to be Non-contact, instructional camp focuses on Learn the value of sportsmanship, the educational and enjoyable. Wear soccer cleats. kicking, passing, skill positions, and line play. fundamentals of fielding, hitting, base running, Bring tennis shoes, shin guards, soccer ball, Campers learn sportsmanship, leadership, and and pitching, and the rules of the game. snack, and water bottle each day. teamwork. Please wear t-shirt, shorts, and cleats Improve basic skills. All ability levels. – bring water bottle and tennis shoes. Shilo Tisdale Dirk Thomas Rocco Adrian and the Wando Football Staff R.L. Jones Center Park West Fields DATES DAYS TIME Park West Field DATES DAYS TIME 8/9 – 8/13 M – F 9 am – 12 pm DATES DAYS TIME 7/19 – 7/23 M – F 9 am – 12 pm
7/12 – 7/15 M – TH 9 am – 12 pm $110 resident/$140 non-res. Min. 10 – Max. 150 $120 resident/$150 non-res. Min. 20 – Max. 100 $100 resident/$130 non-res./4 day camp Min. 20 – Max. 150 AGES LOWCOUNTRY GRADES WANDO SOCCER 12-16 2-8 CAMP FOR OLDER LACROSSE CAMP PRO-PERFORMANCE GRADES CAMPERS 3-8 Beginners and experienced players are FOOTBALL CAMP instructed on the fundamental skills and current A soccer camp designed for boys and girls Rising 3rd – 8th grades philosophies of the game. Individual, group, aged 12 – 16 who want to become more and game situation instruction to include stick Develop skills and focus on speed, power, competitive players. The curriculum will provide work, shooting, and position work. Participants agility, explosiveness, and raw strength. a series of training sessions that will enhance the need to have their own equipment. All girls must Flag football games for situational application. players’ technical and tactical proficiency by bring their own goggles. focusing on position and formation specific Bring water bottle and snack. Jeff Mayer, Lowcountry Lacrosse strategies. All players need to bring cleats, Scott Greeman tennis shoes, a ball, shin guards, snack, and Park West Fields R.L. Jones Center water. RISING 2ND - 5TH GRADES DATES DAYS TIME DATES DAYS TIME R.L. Jones Center 7/26 – 7/30 M – F 9 am – 12 pm 6/28 – 7/2 M – F 9 am – 12 pm DATES DAYS TIME RISING 6TH - 8TH GRADES 7/19 – 7/23 M – F 9 am – 12 pm $130 resident/$160 non-res. Min. 14 – Max. 150 DATES DAYS TIME $110 resident/$140 non-res. Min. 10 – Max. 150 6/28 – 7/2 M – F 9 am – 12 pm AGES
WARRIOR 7-14 $130 resident/$160 non-res. AGES WRESTLING CAMP Min. 10 boys, 10 girls – Max. 200 boys and girls CHRISTI ROSTIN 5-12 SOCCER CAMP All ability levels will be instructed in the fundamentals of scholastic wrestling. Campers will be divided based on age and/or skill level. Dribbling, passing, shooting, small- Adam Schneider sided games, and going to goal. Must bring Town Hall Gym cleats, tennis shoes, soccer ball, shin guards, DATES DAYS TIME snack, and water bottle. Christi Rostin and Staff 6/28 – 7/1 M – TH 9 am – 12 pm CAMPS R.L. Jones Center $100 resident/$130 non-resident/4 day camp DATES DAYS TIME Min. 20 – Max. 60 7/12 – 7/16 M – F 9 am – 12 pm $130 resident/$160 non-res. Min. 10 – Max. 100 SUMMER MtPleasantRec.com IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE | 17 WANDO GRADES LACROSSE CAMP 3-8 Rising 3rd – 8th grades Focus is on fundamentals in all areas of the game. Sportsmanship, leadership, teamwork, and other intangibles will be taught in a championship environment. Boys are required to bring helmets, stick, shoulder and elbow pads, cleats, and mouthguard. Girls are required to bring stick, goggles, mouthguard, and cleats. All campers need to bring a water bottle, snack, and pack their tennis shoes. Lance Renes, Brooke Black Park West Fields DATES DAYS TIME 7/12 – 7/16 M – F 9 am – 12 pm
$115 resident/$145 non-res. Min. 30 – Max. 150
WARRIOR GRADES SOFTBALL CAMP 3-8 Rising 3rd – 8th grades Focus is on the fundamentals of hitting, fielding, and base running. Campers will work on both the mental and physical approach of the game. Bring water bottle and snack. Brittany McPherson BULLDOG TRACK AGES BUILD, SERVE, AGES R. L. Jones Center Fields 7-16 6-9 DATES DAYS TIME AND FIELD CAMP EMPOWER 6/21 – 6/25 M – F 9 am – 12 pm Instruction on sprinting, distance BOYS ONLY SPORTS CAMP
running, hurdling, jumping, and throwing. Basic $110 resident/$140 non-res. Min. 20 – Max. 100 Introduction to a variety of sports, including fundamentals will be taught to those in grade basketball, volleyball, tennis, lacrosse. Will learn school, while older children will be taught more basic skills and fundamentals. Guest speaker technical concepts and event specific details. each day on self-confidence, exercise, nutrition, Bring water bottle. leadership, and the benefits of sports. Wear tennis shoes, comfortable clothing, sunscreen. Kris Kut Bring water bottle and snack. Park West Track Debbie Antonelli, ESPN, Sport Specific Coaches DATES DAYS TIME 6/28 – 7/1 M – TH 9 am – 12 pm Park West Gym DATES DAYS TIME $100 resident/$130 non-res. Min. 20 – Max. 50 6/21 – 6/25 M – F 12:30 – 4 pm 8/2 – 8/6
AGES $140 resident/$170 non-res. Min. 50 – Max. 100 BUILD, SERVE, 5-11 EMPOWER GIRLS ONLY SPORTS CAMP AGES Introduction to a variety of sports, including PRO PERFORMANCE 6-13 basketball, volleyball, tennis, lacrosse. Will learn BASEBALL CAMP basic skills and fundamentals. Guest speaker Learn the fundamentals of fielding, catching, each day on self-confidence, exercise, nutrition, throwing, hitting and base running. All players leadership, and the benefits of sports. Wear will learn new baseball skills along with vital tennis shoes, comfortable clothing, sunscreen. life lessons such as respect, teamwork and SUMMER Bring water bottle and snack. responsibility. Debbie Antonelli, ESPN, Sport Specific Coaches Mike Kozell, Pro Performance Baseball Academy Park West Gym Park West Fields DATES DAYS TIME DATES DAYS TIME CAMPS 6/21 – 6/25 7/26 – 7/30 M – F 9 am – 12 pm M – F 8:30 am – 12 pm 8/2 – 8/6 $130 resident/$160 non-res. Min. 20 – Max. 125
$140 resident/$170 non-res. Min. 50 – Max. 150
18 | IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE SUMMER 2021 GRADES AGES AGILITY AND WANDO GIRLS' 5-12 SPEED CAMP 3-8 SOCCER CAMP Speed, Power, Explosiveness, Agility and Raw Focus is on ball control, dribbling, passing, strength. Athletes will develop proper running heading, and shooting. Must bring cleats, tennis techniques as well as drills to do on their own shoes, shin guards, soccer ball, water bottle, for speed increases. Series of games/ obstacle and snack. courses to promote sportsmanship and overall athleticism and fun. Shannon Champ, Wando Girls’ Varsity R.L. Jones Center Fields Scott Greenman, Pro-Performance DATES DAYS TIME Park West Track 6/21 – 6/25 M – F 9 am – 12 pm DATES DAYS TIME $125 resident/$155 non-res. Min. 15 – Max. 100 7/12 – 7/16 M – F 9 am – 12 pm
$130 resident/$160 non-res. Min. 20 – Max. 150 AGES CAROLINA SOCCER 4-12 AGES CENTERS' CAMP CO-ED FIELD 5-16 Fun co-ed soccer instruction for youth wanting to HOCKEY CAMP improve skills. Must bring cleats, tennis shoes, Learn the fundamentals and concepts of CO-ED RUGBY CAMP AGES shin guards, soccer ball, water bottle, and the game in a fun, non-competitive setting. 6-16 snack. Conditioning and skill work each day. Boys will play touch Rugby. Girls will play flag. Learn the fundamentals and concepts Bob Winch, Director of Coaching Experience, Participants must provide their own mouth The Citadel guard. Goggles are recommended. Sticks will of the game in a fun, non-competitive setting. be available to use for the week. This non-contact camp will concentrate on R.L. Jones Center running, passing and kicking. DATES DAYS TIME Jeff Pace, Amy Walton [email protected] Jeff Pace, Kerry Gholson 6/28 – 7/2 M – F 9 am – 12 pm Park West Fields Park West Fields Park West Field DATES DAYS TIME DATES DAYS TIME DATES DAYS TIME 7/12 – 7/16 M – F 9 am – 12 pm 6/28 – 7/2 M – F 9 am – 12 pm 7/26 – 7/30 M – F 9 am – 12 pm
$130 resident/$160 non-res. Min. 15 – Max. 72 $130 resident/$160 non-res. Min. 15 – Max. 150 $125 resident/$155 non-res. Min. 20 – Max. 100 CAMPS SUMMER MtPleasantRec.com IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE | 19 AGES TAE KWON DO Develop balance, accuracy, speed, power focus, self- 6 – 12 confidence and flexibility. Traditional training emphasizes PROGRAMS stretching, mild running, forms, 3 step sparring, freestyle non-contact sparring and self-defense techniques. New participants added at the beginning of May, and July only. PROGRAM PAYMENT POLICY: All payments are due a the first class of the month. This is for Hannes Greim • Director, 7th degree black belt • all payments—monthly, installments and paying entire amount. Jack Emmel Master Registration is required for each session attending. R.L. Jones Center DATES DAYS TIME
Ongoing WED 6 – 7 pm
$28 resident/$43 non-resident/month YOUTH PROGRAMS $45 resident/$60 non-resident/2 family members/month $58 resident/$88 non-resident/3-4 family members/month $65 resident/$95 non-resident/5-6 family members/month AGES KIDSGROW | 2020 - 2021 (family rates apply to those in the same class) 3 – 4 Children will interact with others through structured daily *No Class 7/7 schedules including circle time, educational table work, arts and crafts, as well as following group instruction in a pre- school environment. A variety of weekly activities such as gymnastics and swimming. Children must be potty-trained and pack a lunch daily. AGES GYMNASTICS SUMMER PROGRAM The age requirement is 3 as of September 1, 2021. This program will run Pre-beginners and toddlers experience tumbling with an 2+ in accordance with the public school and the Town holiday schedule. introduction to equipment. The intermediate level is for The first month’s tuition is due as deposit for enrollment and is non- elementary students interested in recreational gymnastics. refundable and non-transferable. Open enrollment begins 2/4/21. Advanced beginner and intermediate levels must be able to cartwheel, Tina Penninger do backbends and handstands, and must be familiar with parallel bars, beam, and vault. Girls should wear leotard, but no tights and boys R.L. Jones Center / Min. 10 – Max. 16 should wear shorts and t-shirts. DATES DAYS TIME Jan Buckheister 8/23 – 5/20 M/W/F 9 am – 12:30 pm R.L. Jones Center / Min. 5 – Max. 20 $190 resident/$220 non-resident (8 payments) AGES DATES DAYS TIME 2 – 3 6/8 – 8/3 TUE 10 – 10:45 am R.L. Jones Center / Min. 10 – Max. 16 (Pre-Beginners) DATES DAYS TIME 4 – 5 8/24 – 5/19 T/TH 9 am – 12:30 pm 6/8 – 8/3 TUE 10:45 – 11:30 am (Beginners)
$130 resident/$160 non-resident (8 payments) 6+ (Adv. Beg/ 6/8 – 8/3 TUE 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Intermediates)
AGES MOM'S MORNING OUT | 2021 - 2022 $125 resident/$155 non-resident 3 – 4 Your child will enjoy expressive art projects, creative *No Class 7/6 centers, stories and music, learning letters and numbers, building relationships, and developing social skills. Activities included such as swim lessons and gymnastics. This program will run in accordance with the public school and the Town holiday ALL MOUNT PLEASANT SKATEPARK schedule. Children must be potty-trained. Bring a lunch to school Skaters of all ages and abilities must bring and properly AGES each day. The age requirement is 3 as of September 1, 2021. The first wear at all times their own helmets, elbow pads, and month’s tuition is due as deposit for enrollment and is non-refundable knee pads. No exceptions! Skateboards only. No and non-transferable. Open enrollment begins 2/4/21. inline skates, bikes, scooters, hoverboards, or other conveyances allowed. Open to all ages. Participants under the age of 9 must be Park West Program Building / Min. 7– Max. 12 accompanied by an adult 17 years of age or older. DATES DAYS TIME Call 884-2528 for park hours, days of operation, possible closings due 8/23 – 5/20 M/W/F 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
PROGRAMS to inclement weather, and further information. Skatepark schedule available online. $155 resident/$185 non-resident (8 payments)
Park West Program Building / Min. 7 – Max. 12 391 Egypt Rd. • Behind the R. L. Jones Center
DATES DAYS TIME Annual Membership: $25 resident/$30 non-res. Daily fees: Free member/$3 non-member 8/24 – 5/19 T/TH 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Call 843-884-2528 for more information. $120 resident/$150 non-resident (8 payments)
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private lesson policy Monthly payments are based on 4 lessons. Payments are due in full the first lesson of each month for that month. There will be no pro-rating for lessons missed unless the lesson is cancelled by the instructor.
Call 849-2061 for a list of instructors. If there are 5 weeks in a month, an addition $25.00 is required.
VOICE LESSONS GUITAR LESSONS Students will be taught healthy practices for singing that will Ages 7 - Adult. Beginner to intermediate lessons in pop, country, enhance their experience in music and assist in the development rock, and R & B. Songwriting opportunities as well. of a healthy, lifelong technique. No experience necessary. Students should have their own guitar. G.M. Darby Building / R.L. Jones Center / Park West G.M. Darby Building / Park West $100 resident/$130 non-resident/month for 4 weekly 30 minute lessons $100 resident/$130 non-resident/month for a weekly 30 minute lesson
PIANO VIOLIN AND VIOLA LESSONS Ages 5 and over. Weekly 30 minute, 45 minute, Weekly 30-minute lessons may be arranged. or one hour private lessons may be arranged. G.M. Darby Building / R.L. Jones Center / Park West G.M. Darby Building / R.L. Jones Center $100 resident/$130 non-resident/month for 4 weekly 30 minute lessons $100 resident/$130 non-resident/month for 4 weekly 30-minute lesson
CELLO BASS Weekly 30 minute lessons may be arranged. Weekly 30 minute lessons may be arranged. G.M. Darby Building / R.L. Jones Center / Park West G.M. Darby Building / R.L. Jones Center / Park West $100 resident/$130 non-resident/month for 4 weekly 30 minute lessons $100 resident/$130 non-resident/month for 4 weekly 30 minute lessons
ADULT PROGRAMS
QUICK FIT BOOT CAMP This is a low impact, high-intensity boot camp style class. We will use kettlebells, weights, steps, etc. Equipment is provided by instructor. Vicki Walker • [email protected] G.M. Darby Building / Min. 5 – Max. 15 DATES DAYS TIME
6/2 – 8/30 MON/WED 5:30 – 6 pm
$50 resident/$80 non-resident/month PROGRAMS
*No Class 7/5
MtPleasantRec.com IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE | 21 The Heartbeat of the Recreation Department
FROM LEFT: Deborah Llaro, Jackie Lawson, Karen Washington, Rhea Pitts, Sandi McGee, and Tiffani Walker
hen Mount Pleasant Recreation De- very center of what our coordinators do day to day. partment colleagues were asked to The front desk staff not only helps the coordinators by describe the front desk staff, answers answering questions and providing clarification about included, “the heartbeat of MPRD”, what’s happening around the department, they are also W“the engine that keeps the train moving”, “what makes friends, confidants, and consultants! MPRD go round”, “the face of our department”, From helping staff out with software issues, pro- “they’re just awesome!” one even said. They’re right. viding stats around peak registration times, or lending The front desk staff are the unsung heroes of the de- their opinion about how we can serve our patrons, partment for so many reasons. Collectively, they have they do it all. Somehow, they are able to gracefully nearly 100 years’ experience working in customer ser- juggle the entire department’s schedule and all their vice for the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department daily responsibilities while still taking the time to gen- and it shows! uinely ask “how are you today?” On any given day, our front desk meets dozens of Our front desk team regularly goes above and be- patrons as yond the expectations of their job. Often times, being they come in and out of our several facilities around at the front desk means lending an ear to someone Town. They greet everyone with a posture to serve having a hard day, providing non-recreation related in- their community every day, adults and children alike. formation to newcomers, giving fashion advice (from Their goal is to forge special relationships with the our resident fashionista, Karen Washington at the R.L. members of our community, help new residents feel Jones Center!), or helping their colleagues with things welcome, and make it easy for patrons to get involved like employee events and facility work orders. In one in our programs. “A grandparent of one of the Kids- shift, one may greet a 3-year-old ballerina, take regis- grow participants came in years later and shared that tration for upcoming athletics, facilitate a membership her granddaughter overcame her shyness because of us to our Senior Center, lend a shoulder to a struggling at the front desk. Whenever she came in, we always mom, all while keeping the phones answered and spoke to her and not just the adult. She still comes in assisting their colleagues! Mount Pleasant Recreation to say hello to this day,” says Tiffani Walker, a veteran Department is lucky to have them as the face of the front desk staff member at the R.L. Jones Center. department to our patrons and the heart of the depart- Beyond serving our patrons and developing a ment to their colleagues. special relationship with them, they are also at the
22 | IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE SUMMER 2021 MOUNT PLEASANT FARMERS MARKET
Locally Grown Produce | Food Vendors | Live Music TUESDAYS COLEMAN BLVD APRIL 3:30 PM to to SEPTEMBER 7:00 PM
For more information email [email protected] or visit ExperienceMountPleasant.com
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A. CHERYLL WOODS-FLOWERS J. R.L. JONES CENTER/ LOCATIONS (PATRIOTS POINT) SOCCER JIMMY SEIGNIOUS FIELDS COMPLEX 391 Egypt Road 843-884-2528 85 Patriots Point Blvd. 25 yard Indoor heated pool/locker 5 lighted soccer fields & playground rooms; gym, activity rooms, supervised skate park, lighted batting tunnels, playground, softball B. TOWN HALL COMPLEX & athletic fields Hours: Mon-Thur 7 100 Ann Edwards Lane am-8:00 pm 2 Basketball Courts, 4 Volleyball Courts, Fri 7 am-6:30 pm 4 Pickleball Courts, Locker Rooms, Sat 9 am-5 pm Outdoor Track, Football/Lacrosse Fields Sunday Closed C. REMLEY’S POINT TO DANIEL COMMUNITY CENTER 363 6th Ave. (off Mathis Ferry Road) 843-849-2059 ISLAND Activity building, playground & outdoor lighted basketball court Hours: Mon-Fri 3 pm-6 pm (Summer 11 am-3:30 pm) H I-526 Sat 11 am-3:30 pm Egypt J
D. GREENHILL PARK COMMUNITY Rd Rd CENTER K. MIRIAM BROWN COMMUNITY Long Point
707 York St. (off Mathis Ferry Road) CENTER 843-856-2172 118 Royall Ave. 843-881-7386
Activity building, playground & outdoor Activity building, playground, lighted lighted basketball court outdoor basketball/pickleball court Rd Hours: Mon-Fri 3 pm-6 pm Same center hours as Remley’s Point (C) G (Summer 11 am-3:30 pm) and Greenhill (D). Sat 11 am-3:30 pm AG Rd G. M. DARBY BUILDING Whipple L. Barkdale E. THOMASENA STOKES- 302 Pitt St. 843-849-2061 MARSHALL SENIOR SERVICES Music & art activity rooms, stage & F CENTER performance area 840 Von Kolnitz Road (off Mathis Ferry Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm Road) 843-856-2166 Rd Hungry Fitness room, exercise classrooms, D Ferry Von E Venning York yoga room, card room, library, serenity AH Kolnitz garden, member lounge & café, fitness Mathis classes, social and educational pro- St
AA grams for seniors Hours: Mon-Thur 6 am-7 pm 6th Ave C Blvd Fri 6 am-6 pm
Sat 6 am-1 pm Sunday Closed Dodds Johnnie AB Bvd Hale F. WANDO SOUTH BASEBALL Rd FIELD 1536 Mathis Ferry Road (at Whipple Road) B Rifle Range Rd Lighted baseball, plus 2 batting tunnels Dawley Coleman
G. MOUNT PLEASANT (MUGSY A Chuck KERR) TENNIS COMPLEX Rd AC Blvd 889 Whipple Road Patriots 843-856-2162 Point AD I 12 hard courts, 4 clay courts lighted, playground & baseball/multi-purpose field. Royall Hibben Hours: Mon-Thur 9 am-9 pm McCants St Ben Fri 9 am-5 pm Sat 8 am-12 noon Middle R Q Sawyer Sun Noon-5 pm O Center H. KEARNS PARK Etiwan Pointe Drive-Passive Park L Blvd
Pitt
I. MOULTRIE MIDDLE SCHOOL St 645 Coleman Blvd. K M Lighted football/soccer field/gym N P 24 | IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE SUMMER 2021
Carolina Park
Faison PARK WEST GYM
Park
RECREATION FACILITY 843-856-6076 Building hours vary depending on season.
V West 2 basketball courts, 2 volleyball courts, 6 Rd Y LOCATIONS W pickleball courts
Blvd T PARK WEST POOL 843-856-2536
Hwy Hours: Mon-Thur 7 am- 8:15 pm Fri 7 am-6:30 pm 41 U Sat 8 am-5 pm Sunday Closed
U. THOMAS C. CARIO MIDDLE SCHOOL North 350 Thomas Cario Blvd. 17 Lighted multi-purpose fields/gym Hwy V. CAROLINA PARK SPORTS FIELDS M. JAMES B. EDWARDS PASSIVE 1620 Recreation Way (Off Faison Road) PARK 4 lighted multi-purpose fields 320 Royall Ave. AE W. WANDO HIGH SCHOOL N. JULIAN WESTON TENNIS 1000 Warrior Way COURTS Z 330 Royall Ave. X. LAING MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM 2705 Bulrush Basket Lane Rd O. ALHAMBRA HALL & PARK X 131 Middle St. 843-849-2053 Rifle Range Rd Y. WHITEHALL TERRACE Reception hall, meeting room, open COMMUNITY CENTER Six green space, playground, & horseshoe pit 3685 Tower Drive Rentals: 843-849-2022 Mile North 17 Z. FUTURE RIFLE RANGE P. OTIS M. PICKETT (PITT STREET) ROAD PARK Hwy BRIDGE AF 990 Pitt St. Passive Park AA. MATHIS FERRY ROAD PARK 96-foot walking trail and pond Q. DUFFY BASEBALL (CENTER STREET) Neck COMPLEX 615 Center St. AB. MEMORIAL WATERFRONT PARK Hungry 3 lighted baseball fields, 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd. multi-purpose court Fishing pier, visitor’s center, Sweetgrass Venning IOP Pavilion, playground, grand event lawn
Connector R. SPEIGHTS FIELD/REID FIELD 530 Reid St. (Off Simmons Street) AC. SHEM CREEK PARK 2 baseball fields Shrimp Boat Lane S 3100-foot boardwalk along S. JOE GAWRYCH BASEBALL Shem Creek with pier heads and interpretative trail Hale COMPLEX-SLOAN PARK 1559 Rifle Range Road Rd (next to Mount Pleasant Waterworks) AD. PATRIOTS POINT NATURE TRAIL 3 lighted baseball fields, 2 batting Patriots Point Blvd. tunnels & playgrounds 1 mile nature trail with observation deck
TO ISLE OF PARK WEST RECREATION T. AE. HAMLIN INTERPRETIVE TRAIL COMPLEX Old Marsh Pkwy. PALMS 1251 Park West Blvd. 2,544 feet boardwalk/nature trail (Off Highway 17 North) 2 lighted tennis courts, 4 pickleball courts, activity building, indoor pool, AF. FORT PALMETTO PARK baseball, softball, soccer, football Oyster Point off Rifle Range Road All MPRD facilities are under the jurisdiction fields, 3 batting tunnels, multi- Nature trails, historical site, of the Mount Pleasant Police Department p u r p o s e fi e l d , o u t d o o r t r a c k , l a k e observation deck and the codes and ordinances of the Town pavilion, outdoor volleyball court, of Mount Pleasant. walking trails AG. WHIPPLE ROAD TRAIL 2,899-foot asphalt trail PARK WEST PROGRAM BUILDING AH. PHILLIP SIMMONS COMMUNITY 843-856-2196 DOCK Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm 625-foot dock TO SULLIVANS ISLAND MtPleasantRec.com IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE | 25 YOUTH ATHLETICS — QUICK REFERENCE Note that our registration dates are set in advance and are subject to change.
ACTIVITY ACTIVITY/SPORT SEASON REGIST. DATE MIN AGE AGE FEES RESIDENT/ NUMBER REQ. BY DATE RANGE NON-RESIDENT CONTACT
Spring/ 113TRK001 Mount Pleasant Track Club 3/14 - 3/29 12/31/21 7-18 $60/$120 Jay Rhodes Summer
Spring/ 113FTB001 Flag Football 3/14 - 3/29 9/1/21 9-14 $60/$120 Jay Rhodes Summer
Unified Kickball/Therapeutics Spring/ 154KIC001 Begins 3/31 9/1/21 5-adult $15 Tina Carter /Special Olympics Summer
104BSB001 T-Ball Summer 3/28 - 4/12 4/30/21 4-5 $50/$100 Garrett Heatherington
104BSB002 Coach Pitch Summer 3/28 - 4/12 4/30/21 6-7 $50/$100 Garrett Heatherington
114BSK001 Summer Basketball Summer 3/2 - 4/12 9/1/21 9-18 $60/$120 Terri Steed
114FTB001 Pre-Season Football Summer 5/9 - 6/1 9/1/21 8-14 $50/$100 Jay Rhodes
8-13 yrs $160/$210 113SOC001 Challenger Soccer Fall 5/30 - 6/14 12/31/21 8-17 Aaron Parry 14-17 yrs $210/$310
103SOC001 Soccer FUNdamental Fall 7/4 - 7/19 9/1/21 4-7 $60/$110 Garrett Heatherington
113SOC002 Soccer Recreation Program Fall 7/4 - 7/19 9/1/21 8-17 $70/$130 Aaron Parry
Unified Soccer/Therapeutics 151SOC001 Fall 7/4 - 7/19 9/1/21 5-adult $15 Tina Carter /Special Olympics
111TRK001 Cross Country MPTC Fall 7/4 - 9/13 12/31/21 7-18 $60/$120 Jay Rhodes
111BSB001 Baseball Instructional Fall 7/4 - 9/13 4/30/22 7-12 $85/$170 Ryan Johnson
111BSB002 Baseball Fall Dixie Fall 7/4 - 7/19 4/30/22 9-18 $70/$140 Ryan Johnson
113BSB001 Baseball Developmental Fall 7/4 - 7/19 4/30/22 8-12 $70/$140 Ryan Johnson
111SFT002 Softball Lowcountry Fall 7/4 - 7/19 1/1/22 11-15 $60/$120 Scott Koth
111SFT001 Softball Instructional Fall 7/4 - 9/20 1/1/22 7-12 $50/$100 Scott Koth
101FTB001 Football FUNdamental Flag Fall 7/4 - 7/19 9/1/21 5-8 $50/$100 Garrett Heatherington
111FTB001 Football Youth Tackle Fall 7/4 - 7/19 9/1/21 9-14 $70/$140 Jay Rhodes
Boys 9/1/2022 111BSK001 Basketball Academy Fall 7/4 - 9/20 9-16 $50/$80 Terri Steed QUICK Girls 7/1/21
Boys 9/1/2022 111BSK0002 Basketball Shooting Academy Fall 7/4 - 9/20 9-16 $50/$80 Terri Steed Girls 7/1/21 REFERENCE
111VOL001 Volleyball Academy Fall 7/4 - 9/13 by grade 5th-10th $50/$100 Terri Steed
111VOL002 Volleyball Lowcountry Fall 7/4 - 7/19 by grade 6th-8th $60/$120 Terri Steed
26 | IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE SUMMER 2021 ADULT ATHLETICS — QUICK REFERENCE Do you miss “suiting up” and playing the sport you love? Mount Pleasant Recreation’s adult sports leagues provide a perfect opportunity to get active and be social through friendly competition. Go to www.MtPleasantRec.com for more information on how to start a team.
REGISTRATION FOR ADULT SPORTS IS AT THE R.L. JONES CENTER. The Town of Mount Pleasant Alcohol/Drug Policy: Our fields are family-friendy. Alcohol and tobacco products are prohibited.
LEAGUE INFORMATION SPORT SEASON FEE DEADLINE GROUPS TEAM FEE CONTACT
Men's 18 & Over $1400 ONLINE NEW Baseball Spring 2/19/21 Ryan Johnson Men's 46 & Over $1200
ONLINE Softball Spring 2/2/21 Men's Open/Women's/Men's Over 35 $525 Scott Koth
ONLINE Soccer Spring 3/9/21 Coed $725 Aaron Parry
Men's Open Competative/ ONLINE Basketball Summer $525 Terri Steed 4/21/21 Men's 30 & Over /Men's Open Recreation
ONLINE Softball Summer 5/4/21 Men's Open/Coed/Church $525 Scott Koth
ONLINE Softball Fall 8/3/21 Men's Open/Coed/Men's Over 35 $525 Scott Koth
ONLINE Flag Football Fall 8/2/21 Open $550 Jay Rhodes
ONLINE Soccer Fall 8/11/21 Coed $725 Aaron Parry
ONLINE Baseball Fall 8/11/21 Adult 18 & Over/Adult 40 & Over $1,200 Ryan Johnson
Men's Open-Competative/ ONLINE Basketball Winter $525 Terri Steed REFERENCE 10/20/21 Men's 30 & Over/Men's Open Recreation
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FUNdamentals
In Fundamental sports, special requests for team assignment, coach or teammate are not considered. The Mount Pleasant Recreation Department places participants on teams based on side of town/school. However, there are no guarantees. Team assignments are completed after registration ends. NO AGE WAIVERS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
TBALL COACH PITCH AGES 4 - 5 AGES 6 - 7 Age as of April 30, 2021. Age as of April 30, 2021. No age waivers will be considered. No age waivers will be considered. • Coach Pitch is a co-ed program. • T-Ball is a co-ed program. • Practice begins in May. Games • Practice begins in May. Games begin begin in June and continue thru July. in June and continue thru July. GAMES WILL BE PLAYED THE GAMES WILL BE PLAYED THE WEEK OF JULY 4. WEEK OF JULY 4. • MPRD will supply game jersey and • MPRD will supply game jersey and cap. Participants must provide cap. Participants must provide gloves, shoes and pants. Cleats can gloves, shoes and pants. Cleats can be worn but not required. be worn but not required. • It is recommended all players • It is recommended all players provide provide their own bats and batting their own bats and batting helmets helmet. required. Facemask or side face SUMMER BASKETBALL guard required. AGES 9 - 18
Age as of September 1, 2021 • No post-season tournament. • Players may request to be on certain teams. • No organized travel teams are permitted to participate in this league (i.e. AAU, YBOA, etc.) Team cannot consist of more than three travel team players. • Games played weekday evenings with travel to various gyms in Mount Pleasant, Hanahan and North Charleston. • All coaches are volunteers. Coaches are needed!
PRE-SEASON FOOTBALL
AGES 9 - 14
TENNIS Age as of September 1, 2021 • Six-week instructional program designed to prepare players for the upcoming fall football season without pads. • Participants will go through drills and conditioning by coaches. • Sessions are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Park West Field #1.
28 | IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE SUMMER 2021 TENNISMEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
MEMBERSHIP TYPE RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT FEE FEE
Adult annual membership (ages 18-54) $135 $306
Senior annual membership (ages 55+) $95 $251
Family annual membership $250 $476 (all family members)
USTA League seasonal membership $50* $90* per season
*This fee applies to USTA spring, mixed doubles, combo doubles, singles and fall leagues
Call the Tennis Center at 843-856-2162 or email [email protected] for details.
PRIVATE TENNIS LESSON RATES
• Private tennis lessons are available with head Tennis Professional Clay Maynor or with Staff Tennis Pros Tim Kealy, Bradley Drummond, Nicolas Castro, Yann Thefaine, Jim Purdom, and Zal Maharaj. • Lessons can be purchased individually or in a package. • Contact 856-2162 or [email protected] for more information
RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT LESSON TYPE FEE FEE
30 minutes $30 $45 45 minutes $45 $60 60 minutes $60 $90 45 minutes / 2 players $50 $80 60 minutes / 2 players $65 $95 Package of (4) - 30 minutes $110 $140
Package of (4) - 45 minutes $165 $195 TENNIS
Package of (4) - 60 minutes $220 $250
Package of (8) - 60 minutes $400 $430
MtPleasantRec.com IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE | 29 YOUTH TENNIS CAMPS AGES INDOOR 5-10 TENNIS CAMPS The only indoor tennis camp in the area! AGES JUNIOR SUMMER 5-16 Using USTA 10 and Under format with smaller TENNIS CAMPS nets, racquets and low compression balls, participants receive individual and group MPRD Head Tennis Professional Clay Maynor instruction on fundamentals, court etiquette, and pro staff bring a wealth of camp experience and scoring. Prizes are awarded each day to the 21st summer of Mount Pleasant Junior with a grand prize awarded on the last day. Tennis Camps. Our summer tennis camps offer All campers will receive an exclusive Mount children a fun and safe atmosphere to learn all Pleasant Recreation camp t-shirt. Campers are aspects of tennis. Campers receive individual encouraged to bring a healthy snack and water and group instruction on the basic strokes, bottle. fundamentals, court etiquette, and scoring. Prizes will be given away each day along with a grand prize on the last day. All campers receive Park West Gym an exclusive Mount Pleasant Recreation camp DATES DAYS TIME t-shirt. 9 am 8/9 – 8/13 M – F – Mount Pleasant Tennis Complex 12 pm DATES DAYS TIME $160 resident/$190 non-res. Max. 30 6/21– 6/25
6/28 – 7/1
7/12 – 7/15 9 am 7/19 – 7/22 M – TH – 12 pm 7/26 – 7/29
8/2 – 8/5
8/9 – 8/13
$135 resident/$165 non-res. Max. 35
Royall Avenue Courts
DATES DAYS TIME
6/21 – 6/24
6/28 – 7/1
7/12 – 7/15 9 am M – TH – 7/19 – 7/22 12 pm
7/26 – 7/29
8/2 – 8/25
$135 resident/$165 non-res. Max. 18 TENNIS
30 | IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE SUMMER 2021 ADULT TENNIS
SPRING 2021 SEASON: June 21 – August 13
PRICING
Per Clinic: $15 residents / $30 non-res.
7 Clinic Players Package: $90 residents / $120 non-res.
Player Package applies to Summer Season (expires 8/12/21) Drill and Play Clinic ONLY.
Please call (843) 856-2162 to reserve a space in all clinics!
DRILL & PLAY CLINIC Our adult tennis clinics are perfect for beginners and seasoned players alike. Fine-tune your strokes and exercise in a fun atmosphere. Led by MPRD Tennis Pros, the clinics take small groups through drills and sit- uational match play. Participants often find this is a great place to meet other players who become hitting partners and USTA teammates. Mount Pleasant Tennis Complex: Tuesday/Thursday 6 – 7 pm
DOUBLES STRATEGY CLINIC Focus on a particular stroke or aspect of the game in this weekly instructional clinic.
Mount Pleasant Tennis Complex: Fridays 7:45 – 8:45 am
CARDIO TENNIS Sixty-minute conditioning class that will help take your game to the next level. Enjoy heart pumping music, while hitting a ton of balls!
Mount Pleasant Tennis Complex Mon. 6 – 7 pm | Thurs. 7:45 – 8:45 am | Wed. 6 – 7 pm
SENIOR MEN'S & WOMEN'S TENNIS PROGRAM TENNIS Senior men and women play at the Mount Pleasant Tennis Complex on Whipple Road every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning. This popular and long-running program is open to all seniors who wish to participate. A Senior Annual Tennis Membership required.
MtPleasantRec.com IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE | 31 The Mount Pleasant Recreation Aquatics Program provides a safe and inviting environment that is accessible to the community.AQUATICS All programs are designed to accommodate novice, intermediate, and advanced swimmers, as well as individuals with varying levels of ability, knowledge, and expertise.
ANNUAL AQUATIC MEMBERSHIPS FACILITY INFORMATION Individual Membership ...... $200/$350 (res/non-res) R. L. JONES CENTER POOL* Family Membership ...... $400/$700 (res/non-res) 391 Egypt Road | Phone: 843-884-2528 Monday - Thursday 7 am - 8:15 pm (Membership not required SWIM PASS ) Friday 7 am - 6:30 pm Check out the weekly pool schedule for daily lap and Saturday 9 am - 5 pm recreational swim times by visiting www.MtPleasantRec.com. *No pool entry 30 minutes prior to closing
Swim Pass (10 visits) ...... $40/$80 (res/non-res) PARK WEST POOL* Senior Swim Pass (10 visits) ...... $30/$60 (res/non-res) 1251 Park West Blvd., SUITE 102 | Phone: 843-856-2536 Daily Visit ...... $5/$10 (res/non-res) Monday - Thursday 7 am - 8:15 pm Friday 7 am - 6:30 pm LAP & RECREATIONAL SWIMMING Saturday 8 am - 5 pm Check out the weekly pool schedule for daily lap and *No pool entry 30 minutes prior to closing. recreational swim times by visiting www.MtPleasantRec.com.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION INCLEMENT WEATHER Refunds: A $10 processing fee will be charged for each Pools may close due to dangerous or severe weather i.e. approved refund request. Refund requests must be received thunder, lightning, etc. To reopen, there must be a 30-minute up to five business days before the start date of the activity. uninterrupted period of time without severe threat, otherwise Requests must be made by an adult 18 years or older. the pool will remain closed. Staff will determine Transfers: A $10 processing fee will be charged for all transfers. when it will be safe to reopen. Transfer requests must be received up to three business days before If severe weather occurs within 30 minutes of closing time the activity start date. No transfer requests will be honored after this for the day, the pool(s) may close until the next day. time. Requests must be made by an adult 18 years or older.
AQUATICS PROGRAMS PRIVATE
SWIM LESSONS AGES SAFE SITTER SAFE AT HOME AGES 11-14 9-12 To schedule a private lesson, • Safe Sitter is a babysitting This program provides students please complete the inquiry class and safety training course devoted to with important safety training that will help form found on the Aquatics preparing ages 11-14 for the responsibility of them be prepared to stay home alone. page of our website nurturing and protecting children. Students will learn how to practice safe MtPleasantRec.com. • Students will learn about babysitting as a habits, how to handle common household business and how to become a successful emergencies, and how to treat illnesses and babysitter. emergencies. For more Information, email Nicole at [email protected]. ALL AGES • Students will experience introductory Completing the program does not mean R.L. Jones Pool instruction in CPR, First Aid, child care Note: Park West Pool essentials, safety for the sitter, injury the student is ready to stay home alone. Only management, preventing problem behavior, the student’s parents can make that decision, Questions? and choking prevention. based on the age, maturity, skills, experience, Contact the Jones Center and confidence level of their child. or Park West aquatics staff. • Materials will be supplied. Students should
AQUATICS bring their own lunch, snack, and drink Park West Activity Building / Min. 5 – Max. 15 $45 resident / $60 non-resident monthly per class R.L. Jones Center / Min. 5 – Max. 10 DATES Private Lessons—1 person $85 resident / $115 non-resident DAY TIME . $30 residents/$45 non-resident DATES DAYS TIME 6/15 tues Semi-private lessons — 2 people 6/12 rd
3 7/22 TUE 4:30 – 6 pm
$22.50 resident/ $37.50 non-resident 7/17 SAT 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
8/7 every 8/17
32 | IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE SUMMER 2021 PALMETTO MASTERS AGES STARGUARD AGES 18+ 16+ • Open to all adult swimmers ELITE—RENEWAL interested in fitness and/or competitive COURSE swimming. *Must attend both sessions • Workouts are tailored to individual fitness This course is designed for individuals who and competition goals. hold a current lifeguard certification that is • Competitions are made available through the nearing expiration. Certifications will be United States Masters Swimming organization awarded on the last day of class and are • Emphasis is placed on stroke technique and contingent upon the candidates’ successful enjoyment of the sport completion of the written and practical exam. Certifications are valid for 1 year. R.L. Jones Pool $50 resident / $80 non-resident monthly R.L. Jones Pool / Min. 3 – Max. 12 DATES DAYS TIME $100 resident / $130 non-resident
6/1 – 08/28 M – F 5:30 – 7 am DATES DAY TIME
Park West Pool 6/25, 26 FRI, SAT 10 am – 5 pm $50 resident / $80 non-resident monthly
DATES DAYS TIME AGES KINGFISH 5+ 5/29 – 8/28 SAT 6:30 – 8 am SUMMER LEAGUE *Each swimmer is required to pay a USMS annual Must be 5 years old 06/01/2021. registration fee of $30 For children who love to swim, but do not want the year-round commitment of joining a USA STARGUARD AGES Swimming program. Learn the fundamentals 16+ of swimming while enjoying a fun environment ELITE—CERTIFIED and compete in several local swim meets LIFEGUARD COURSE (optional). Season begins May 10th, 2021. POOL PARTY ALL AGES StarGuard ELITE is an internationally recog- Registration: 2/22 – 04/28, 2021 RENTAL Register online at nized certification program. This course is mtpleasantrec.com/register Host a party at either the R.L. Jones or Park designed for individuals who wish to be Parent Meetings (must attend one): West Pool. Rentals are offered in two-hour certified in lifeguarding, basic first aid, basic TUE | 4/13/21 | 6pm | R.L. Jones Pool increments during the hours of 1 – 4 p.m. life support, bloodborne pathogens, and SAT | 5/1/21 | 1pm | Park West Program Building on Saturdays at both locations. Based on emergency oxygen. availability. Renters will be required to fill out Participation: a facility and pool rental contract request • Swimmers are required to participate in at COURSE FORMAT/PREREQUISITES: form in person prior to booking the party and least three swim meets to participate in the must pay a deposit prior to the party date. 16 years or older to participate Championship meet in July. 3-day course—all days must be attended Please visit the front desk at one of our aquatic • Swim meets will be held on Wednesdays at facilities to book your party. Classroom & pool setting—dress accordingly 5:00PM at Park West Pool. Must pass pre-water screening: • All parents are required to volunteer at three • Swim 50 yards without stopping swim meets. STARFISH AGES • Swim 50 yards with a rescue tube Park West Pool / Min. 50 – Max. 120 INSTRUCTOR COURSE 16+ • Tread water 1 min. without the use of hands $110 resident / $140 non-resident monthly *Must attend all 3 sessions • AGES 8 AND UNDER Retrieve 10lb object from bottom of the pool For individuals who want to teach swim lesson Certifications will be awarded on the last DATES DAY TIME by becoming a certified Starfish Swim day of class and are contingent upon the Instructor. 5/10 – 6/18 T/TH 3:45 – 4:30 pm candidate’s successful completion of the Must pass water skills screening to validate written and practical exam. 6/21 – 7/22 T/TH 4 – 4:45 pm swimming ability at a level appropriate to Certifications are valid for 1 year. AGES 9+ demonstrate the skills that correspond with the curriculum. DATES DAY TIME R.L. Jones Pool / Min. 5 – Max. 12 Certifications are contingent upon the 6/21 – 7/22 T/TH 4:45 – 5:45 pm $140 resident / $170 non-resident candidates' successful completion of the written exam and performance evaluation. DATES DAY TIME R.L. Jones Center / Min. 50 – Max. 120 Certifications are valid for 1 year. $110 resident / $140 non-resident monthly 6/5, 12, 19 SAT 9 am – 5 pm AGES 9+ Park West Center / Min. 5 – Max. 12 7/10, 17, 24 SAT 9 am – 5 pm DATES DAY TIME $150 resident / $180 non-resident monthly 8/4 – 8/6 WED – FRI 9 am – 5 pm AQUATICS 5/10 – 6/18 T/TH 6:30 – 7:30 pm DATES DAY TIME
*Fee includes cap, t-shirt, and practices 5/8, 15, 22 SAT 11 am – 5 pm
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KID'S TRIATHLON AGES ATHLETE PREREQUISITE: JUNIOR AGES 7-14 Can swim 50 yards unassisted (2 pool lengths) 12-15 CAMP LIFEGUARD CAMP Learn to Swim, Bike and Run this summer with Park West Pool / Min. 5 – Max. 15 Want to learn what it takes to be a lifeguard? USAT Certified Coaches. Become a superstar Join our Junior Lifeguard camp to learn triathlete and develop skills to participate in the $150 resident / $180 non-resident basic lifesaving and injury prevention skills, high energy, dynamic multisport experience of participate in aquatic drills, and enjoy a daily a triathlon. Through the week athletes will learn AGES 7 - 10 free swim. Many great skills will be learned, foundational skills across the 3 sport segments but certifications will not be issued. DATES DAY TIME culminating with a mock mini triathlon race the last day of camp. Participants must provide 6/21 – 6/25 MON – FRI 9 am – 1 pm Park West Pool / Min. 5 – Max. 15 their own equipment, including a working bike, AGES 11 - 14 $150 resident / $180 non-resident helmet, goggles, and running shoes. Be sure DATES DAY TIME to bring plenty of water and healthy snacks DATES DAY TIME each day. 6/28 – 7/02 MON – FRI 9 am – 1 pm 7/26 – 7/30 MON – FRI 11 am – 3 pm In partnership with Palmetto TRIbe, LLC
GROUP SWIM LESSONS
PARK WEST POOL MONDAY/WEDNESDAY SATURDAY
DATES ACTIVITY TIME COST DATES ACTIVITY TIME COST
StarTots (3 & 4 yrs) 3:00 – 3:30 pm $35/$50 StarBabies (6 mo. - 3 yrs) 9:00 – 9:30 am $35/$50
Beginner (5+yrs) 3:30 – 4:00 pm $40/$55 StarTots (3 & 4 yrs) 4:00 – 4:30 pm $35/$50
Intermediate (5+yrs) 3:00 – 3:30 pm $40/$55 Beginner (5+yrs) 4:30 – 5:00 pm $40/$55 June 7 – 23 Advanced (5+yrs) 3:30 – 4:00 pm $40/$55 May 29 Intermediate (5+yrs) 5:30 – 6:00 pm $40/$55 – Stroke School (5+yrs) 4:00 – 4:45 pm $50/$80 June 26 Advanced (5+yrs) 4:45 – 5:15 pm $40/$55 Makeup date if MPRD must cancel a class is 6/28. Stroke School (5+yrs) 4:00 – 4:45 pm $50/$80
Adult Swim School (13 yrs+) 10:15 – 11:15 am $50/$80
DATES ACTIVITY TIME COST Makeup date if MPRD must cancel a class is 7/3.
StarTots (3 & 4 yrs) 12:00 – 12:30 pm $35/$50
Beginner (5+yrs) 12:30 – 1:00 pm $40/$55 DATES ACTIVITY TIME COST
StarBabies (6 mo. - 3 yrs) 9:00 – 9:30 am $35/$50 July Intermediate (5+yrs) 1:15 – 1:45 pm $40/$55 12 – 28 Advanced (5+yrs) 12:30 – 1:00 pm $40/$55 StarTots (3 & 4 yrs) 4:00 – 4:30 pm $35/$50
Stroke School (5+yrs) 12:00 – 12:45 pm $50/$80 Beginner (5+yrs) 4:30 – 5:00 pm $40/$55
Makeup date if MPRD must cancel a class is 8/2. July 10 Intermediate (5+yrs) 5:30 – 6:00 pm $40/$55 – Aug. 7 Advanced (5+yrs) 4:45 – 5:15 pm $40/$55 TUESDAY/THURSDAY Stroke School (5+yrs) 4:00 – 4:45 pm $50/$80 Adult Swim School (13 yrs+) 10:15 – 11:15 am $50/$80 DATES ACTIVITY TIME COST Makeup date if MPRD must cancel a class is 8/14. StarTots (3 & 4 yrs) 4:00 – 4:30 pm $35/$50
Beginner (5+yrs) 4:30 – 5:00 pm $40/$55 AQUATICS Intermediate (5+yrs) 5:30 – 6:00 pm $40/$55 June 13 – 29 Advanced (5+yrs) 4:45 – 5:15 pm $40/$55
Stroke School (5+yrs) 4:00 – 4:45 pm $50/$80
Makeup date if MPRD must cancel a class is 8/3.
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FAMILY FUN NIGHT ALL DIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT ALL AGES AGES FREE EVENT FREE EVENT Families and friends are invited to participate Bring your friends and family for a night of in a fun filled night of swimming and fun at swimming fun, relaxation, and entertainment. Park West Pool. Unwind after a hectic week of Families are invited to unwind in the pool after work, errands, and summer camp. Bring your a hectic week of summer camp and work to own floats and water toys. . enjoy a big screen experience. Feel gee to bring your own floats and water toys. Park West Pool Movies will be announced at Jones Center
DATES DAY TIME a month prior.
6/18 FRI 6:30 – 8 pm R.L. Jones Center
DATES DAY TIME
*7/23 FRI 6:30 – 8 pm
GROUP SWIM LESSONS
R.L. JONES CENTER MONDAY/WEDNESDAY SATURDAY
DATES ACTIVITY TIME COST DATES ACTIVITY TIME COST
StarTots (3 & 4 yrs) 4:00 – 4:30 pm $35/$50 StarBabies (6 mo. - 3 yrs) 9:00 – 9:30 am $35/$50
Beginner (5+yrs) 4:30 – 5:00 pm $40/$55 StarTots (3 & 4 yrs) 4:30 – 4:30 pm $35/$50
July Intermediate (5+yrs) 5:30 – 6:00 pm $40/$55 Beginner (5+yrs) 4:30 – 5:00 pm $40/$55 12 – 28 Advanced (5+yrs) 4:45 – 5:15 pm $40/$55 May 29 Intermediate (5+yrs) 5:30 – 6:00 pm $40/$55 – Stroke School (5+yrs) 4:00 – 4:45 pm $50/$80 June 26 Advanced (5+yrs) 4:45 – 5:15 pm $40/$55 Makeup date if MPRD must cancel a class is 8/2. Stroke School (5+yrs) 4:00 – 4:45 pm $50/$80
Adult Swim School (13 yrs+) 10:15 – 11:15 am $50/$80 TUESDAY/THURSDAY Makeup date if MPRD must cancel a class is TBD.
DATES ACTIVITY TIME COST DATES ACTIVITY TIME COST StarTots (3 & 4 yrs) 3:00 – 3:30 pm $35/$50 StarBabies (6 mo. - 3 yrs) 9:00 – 9:30 am $35/$50 Beginner (5+yrs) 3:30 – 4:00 pm $40/$55 StarTots (3 & 4 yrs) 4:30 – 4:30 pm $35/$50 Jun. Intermediate (5+yrs) 3:00 – 3:30 pm $40/$55 Beginner (5+yrs) 4:30 – 5:00 pm $40/$55 8 – 24 Advanced (5+yrs) 3:30 – 4:00 pm $40/$55 July 10 Intermediate (5+yrs) 5:30 – 6:00 pm $40/$55 Stroke School (5+yrs) 4:00 – 4:45 pm $50/$80 – Advanced (5+yrs) 4:45 – 5:15 pm $40/$55 Makeup date if MPRD must cancel a class is 6/29. Aug. 7 Stroke School (5+yrs) 4:00 – 4:45 pm $50/$80
DATES ACTIVITY TIME COST Adult Swim School (13 yrs+) 10:15 – 11:15 am $50/$80
StarTots (3 & 4 yrs) 12:00 – 12:30 pm $35/$50 Makeup date if MPRD must cancel a class is TBD.
Beginner (5+yrs) 12:30 – 1:00 pm $40/$55
July Intermediate (5+yrs) 1:15 – 1:45 pm $40/$55 13 – 29 Advanced (5+yrs) 12:30 – 1:00 pm $40/$55
Stroke School (5+yrs) 12:00 – 12:45 pm $50/$80
Makeup date if MPRD must cancel a class is 8/3. AQUATICS
MtPleasantRec.com IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE | 35 ALL AGES AQUATIC EXERCISE CLASSES COST: $50 resident/$80 non-resident for a 10-visit pass to be used over 1 year Patrons can try their first water aerobic class for FREE!
PARK WEST POOL
S’WET Don’t sweat at a crowded gym, take our S’WET class instead. You’ll sculpt your body with this invigorating and refreshing water workout. It blends cardio-conditioning and body-toning, while easing you into exercises using your own body weight in the water. M/W 10 – 11 am Janet Brown R.L JONES POOL DEEP H20 POWER Deep H2O power is the perfect class to discover how much you can push yourself. ADVANCED WATER FITNESS POWER AQUATICS Instead of being confined to land-based Come experience a total body workout in this This high intensity water workout is sure to burn exercises, try this class out and you’ll advanced deep water class that includes calories while helping you tone your body and discover new ways of moving your body. It’s cardio, core, and muscle strengthening create muscle definition. Just hit the pool for this a combination of medium impact cardio and exercises, plus great stretching activities. ultimate arms and leg workout where you will use extending exercises that can build muscle, noodles to stay in shape. improve balance, and burn calories. This deep- T/TH 9 – 10 am Judy Hammett M/W/F 10 – 11 am Amy Parker water workout can help reduce stress on your joints and muscles too.
BETTER BALANCE AND M/W 10 - 11 am Susan Jessen AQUATIC PERSONAL F 9 - 10 am JOYFUL JOINTS TRAINING This circuit class utilizes hand bells & noodles. Whether you are a beginner or a serious There is a short warm up & cool down. athlete, this personalized training can help you Improve your strength, range of motion, and achieve your goals. You will get a balanced balance. Beginners are welcome. and enjoyable workout created just for you. Tu/Th 11 am – 12 pm Amy Parker Aquatic equipment may be used. This option is excellent for anyone who wants cross training or fitness goal planning assistance. CALORIE BURNERS Amy Parker This medium level intensity workout can be done Please call 843-884-2528 ext. 114 to schedule personal training and rehabilitation sessions. in shallow and deep water. The class focuses on cardio exercises to help you burn calories, build $25 for each 30-minute session muscles, and strengthen your core muscles. $50 for each 60-minute session Tu/Th 10 – 11 am Amy Parker AQUATIC REHABILITATION This aquatic option is for anyone seeking WATER AEROBICS gentle, progressive water exercises to ease their pain and help them return to regular daily Achieve a well-balanced water workout with low physical activities. Aquatic rehabilitation is also impact water exercises. Participants will perform good for anyone who is unable to participate shallow water routines to increase cardiovascular in typical land-based exercise classes due AQUATICS endurance, as well as deep water routines to to a recent surgery, an acute orthopedic or strengthen muscles and improve your overall neuromuscular injury, a rheumatic disease, or a coordination. neurological impairment. M/W/F 9 – 10 am Susan Hillyer Amy Parker Please call 843-884-2528 ext. 114 to schedule personal training and rehabilitation sessions. $25 for each 30-minute session $50 for each 60-minute session
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UNIFIED KICKBALL
• Participants will meet at Seignious Field 4 (Jones Center) on Mondays from 6:00 – 7:00 pm through June and July. • Registration begins in April. • All abilities -$15.00
Therapeutic Recreation/Unified Sports was developed to provide year-round sports and programs for youth and adults with and without disabilities. Through these activities, athletes of all abilities learn skills, improve self-esteem, and build new friendships while increasing inclusion in our community. MPRD offers year-round sports and programs, including basketball, swimming, golf, kickball, softball, soccer and many social activities. Athletes have the possibility to compete locally as well as internationally through Special Olympics.
UNIFIED GOLF
• Participants will meet at Patriots Point Links on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., March-May, and September-November. Volunteers are needed for • Your athlete CAN play golf! This program accommodates Therapeutic Recreation! many skill levels. If your athlete is new to the sport, they will learn the basics of driving, chipping, putting, etc. As they begin to understand the skills, they will work their way onto Contact Tina Carter the golf course. This is a life-long sport and worth giving a try!
at 843-849-2061 REC. or email [email protected] • Registration begins in July for more information. • All abilities - $15.00 • Volunteers are ALWAYS welcome!
MtPleasantRec.com IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE | 37 THERAPUTIC New Sporting Events Coming to Mount Pleasant
HALF RUBBER any years ago, Mount Pleasant Recreation Department held a half rubber tournament for the community. Half rubber is a game with Lowcountry Mroots played with a bat and stick like baseball, only there are no bases and, as the name suggests, uses half a ball! After discussion among the Recreation Committee and the department, a plan was set to resurrect the tournament in Spring 2020. In an effort to heed COVID-19 precautions, the Department opted to postpone the tournament until 2021. The time has come to reintroduce the half rubber tournament to our residents this year! This tournament will be open to anyone over the age of 16 and teams do not need any prior experience. Details on date and location are forthcoming, so be sure to check our Facebook page HALF MARATHON for information at Facebook.com/MountPleasantRec or email Scott at [email protected]. ace up those running shoes – we’ve got a race to train for! MPRD is thrilled to announce the Sweetgrass Half Marathon on May 22, 2021. This race will be held on the north end Lof town, starting and ending at the Park West Recreation Complex and the 13.1-mile route will go through Park West, Darrell Creek and Carolina Park. “MPRD strives to offer our community unique experiences by offering events and programs that serve all of our citizens. Our latest event, the Sweetgrass Half Marathon, will provide an opportunity for our distance runners to compete here in Town. From our Old Village 5K Harbor Run, The Cooper River Bridge 10K Race and now our Sweetgrass Marathon, we now have a running event for everyone,” said Recreation Committee Chair, Gary Santos. For more information about the race, please email Matt at [email protected]. For race sponsorship or vendor opportunities, please email [email protected].
38 | IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE SUMMER 2021 SPECIAL EVENTS Information for all these events may be found on the Town of Mount Pleasant Facebook pages and on the Town website at ExperienceMountPleasant.com.
PARTY IN THE PARK ALL AGES TUESDAYS in June 6:00 pm Memorial Waterfront Park Listen to national country music recording artists, plus homegrown local artists during this free summer concert series sponsored by radio station WEZL 103.5 and the Town of Mount Pleasant. No coolers, outside cups, or dogs allowed. Clear bags only. Food and beverages available for purchase.
SWEETGRASS WATERFRONT ALL FARMERS MARKET ALL FESTIVAL MUSIC & MOVIES AGES AGES TUESDAYS in April - September SATURDAY, JULY 24 FRIDAYS in August 3:30 - 7:00 pm 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 6:30 pm Farmers Market Pavilion, Coleman Blvd. Memorial Waterfront Park Memorial Waterfront Park Explore a wide variety of fresh local vegetables, The annual Sweetgrass Festival in Mount Mount Pleasant residents and visitors bring fruits, seafood, flowers, baked and canned Pleasant is designed to promote and bring blankets and chairs, sit back to enjoy an goods, fresh-cooked meals and snacks. attention to the contributions of the Gullah incredible sunset while listening to local Weekly events include live music in addition to people’s history, culture, traditions and their musicians, and then watch an outdoor free children’s activities. sweetgrass basket art form that originated in movie with the beautiful Ravenel Bridge and Mount Pleasant and continues to exist in our Charleston Harbor for a backdrop. Movies town and surrounding communities today. begin at sunset. Free admission & parking. ALL Free admission, entertainment and activities. Music and food sales begin at 6:30. SPRING CARNIVAL AGES WEDNESDAY, May 5 3:00 - 5:00 pm Alhambra Hall Park Welcome the start of the spring season with a celebration at historic Alhambra Hall Park. EVENTS SPECIAL MtPleasantRec.com IN MOTION MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MAGAZINE | 39 Visit us online at MtPleasantRec.com or REGISTER FOR REAL-TIME UPDATES Text ‘MPREC’ to 22828 to receive news, ON ALL MPRD CLOSURES & alerts, job openings and so much more! CANCELLATIONS AT RAINEDOUT.COM