Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department 2021/2022 Fall and Winter Program Guide Small Town, Big Fun 301 Lake Park Crossing Aberdeen, NC 28315 Phone: (910) 944 -7275 Fax: (910) 944 -1119 Email: [email protected] Website: www.townofaberdeen.net REGISTRATION POLICY Pre-registration is required for all programs. Programs may be cancelled due to lack of pre-registration. Registration can be handled in person at the Recreation Center at Aberdeen Lake Park (301 Lake Park Crossing), or by faxing (910-944-1119), or emailing ([email protected]) a registration form and paying online (townofaberdeen.net). The Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Youth Financial Need Policy states that no child of a tax paying Aberdeen resident will be turned away from a program due to lack of ability to pay. Registration is open until deadline, or spaces available are full. Registration will be handled on a first paid, first served basis. PARKS Aberdeen Lake Park 301 Lake Park Crossing 79 acres The Recreation Center, Pages Lake (39 acres), picnic shelter with grills, trail (1.5 miles), gazebo, playground, and open space. Berkley Park 704 Keyser Street 0.9 acres Neighborhood park with a playground and picnic shelter with tables and a grill. Colonial Heights Park 504 Park Drive 5 acres Two lighted baseball/softball fields with bleachers, concession stand with restrooms, playground, and picnic tables. Sharpe Memorial Park 200 E. Maple Avenue 2 acres Neighborhood park with swings, playground, and picnic shelter. Ray’s Mill Park 837 Saunders Blvd 32 acres Powell’s Pond (14 Acres), picnic shelter with tables and grill, paved trail (.2 miles), pier. Malcolm Blue Farm 1177 Bethesda Road 7.5 acres Historic farm house, museum, grist mill, pack house, concession stand with restrooms. PARK FACILITY RENTALS All outdoor park facilities are available on a first come, first served basis. However, several facilities such as the Recreation Center, ballfields, shelters, and gazebo can be reserved for a fee. Please contact the front desk assistants regarding rental fees, rules, and availability. Reservations will be handled on a first paid, first served basis. STAFF Adam Crocker, Director [email protected] Kacey Blackmon, Athletic Coordinator [email protected] Kayla Phillips, Program Coordinator [email protected] Joe Thompson, Park Superintendent [email protected] Andrea Grieve, Front Desk & Rental Administrator [email protected] Kyra Ethridge, Front Desk & Rental Administrator [email protected] RESIDENT POLICY Resident and Non-Resident rates are based on whether individuals registering/ renting pay Town of Aberdeen property taxes. Those who pay Town of Aberdeen property taxes receive the resident rate; those who do not, despite the physical address, pay the non-resident rate. A portion of Aberdeen property taxes helps provide Parks and Recreation facilities and programs. Therefore, those who pay these taxes have already Contributed toward facilities and programs, and will receive a lower rate. For non-residents, the department does offer a membership program. For the fee of $50/year, each member of the household will receive resident rates for all programs registered for during that one year time frame. Adult Programs SPECIAL NEEDS ADULT RECESS TIME STROLLER STRONG MOMS Ages: 16+ SLAM (Sweat Like a Mother) is a fun, but Special Needs Adults will enjoy fun activities that challenging workout for moms of all levels. will get them moving and exercising while they You’ll meet other moms while doing burpees “play” with their peers. Activities will alternate and your little ones get to make friends too, with each week. Some planned activities are: chair play groups and monthly Moms Night Out volleyball, parachute fun, relays, dance parties, events. Whether you’ve never worked out, and more. This class will offer special needs you're a marathon runner, or you just want to adults a safe and fun environment to enjoy socialize, SLAM is for you! For more information moving and being active. This class is email [email protected] co-sponsored by our department and Succeed Cost Unlimited Monthly: $55 Exceptional Fitness. Cost Twice a Week: $45 Meets: Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00pm TAI CHI Dates: August 18th-November 10th Tai Chi is a series of movements performed in a (no class on Sept. 8th) slow, focused manner accompanied by deep Cost: Free breathing. You can alleviate stress and anxiety, Registration Deadline: August 13th or until full and improve mood and joint pain. Location: Aberdeen Recreation Center Meets: Tuesdays from 1:00-2:00pm Cost Per Month: $21 Aberdeen Residents $32 Non-Residents Location: Aberdeen Recreation Center TACKLE LOANER PROGRAM Aberdeen Parks and Recreation has partnered with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission to offer the tackle loaner program for anglers of all ages. Participants over the age of 16 must have a fishing license. The program operates just like a library. Register for free to receive a tackle loaner ID card, which allows you to check out a rod and reel. Anglers under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian complete the registration form. First-time participants under 16 years of age will receive a free mini tackle box. Tackle loaner ID cards can be used at other participating sites in North Carolina, but rods and reels must be returned to the original loaner site. Visit ncwildlife.org for a list of other participating sites. Rods and reels can be checked out at the Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department, must be checked out and in during our office hours (M-F, 8-5), and may be loaned overnight. We do not sell bait. Enjoy fishing at Aberdeen Lake Park or Ray’s Mill Park! Youth Programs *All youth programs require pre-registration* CHEERLEADING Ages 4-12 (as of 8/31/21 for football) (as of 1/1/22 for basketball) Flag Football and Basketball seasons are not far away and we are looking for boys and girls that can show their team spirit for Aberdeen’s flag football and basketball teams. The cheerleaders will learn basic cheers, jumps, and kicks. Cost: $30 Aberdeen Residents, $45 Non-Residents Coaches Football Season Registration Deadline: August 20th or until full Dates: August 30th - End of October and Sponsors Basketball Season Registration Deadline: November 12th or until full needed! Dates: November 22nd - Mid February Special Events MOVIES BY THE LAKE MALCOLM BLUE FESTIVAL Admission: Free Date: Saturday, September 18th Location: Aberdeen Lake Park Time: 10:00am-5:00pm Admission: $5, $20 max per family, Join us outside for family movies on the big children 3 and under are free screen. Concessions will be available for Location: Malcolm Blue Farm purchase. Rain dates will be the same time, the following day. Don’t forget your lawn chairs or At the Malcolm Blue Festival, you will enjoy blankets! Thank you to our Movie Sponsors: artisan work of all kinds, such as blacksmithing, honey making, handcrafted jewelry, soap, lotion, cheese, and more. Children can ride in a horse drawn wagon, pet farm animals, and ride on a pony. Also, there will be live entertainment and demonstrations scheduled throughout the day. August 20th at 8:15pm Raya and the Last Dragon Sept. 24th at 7:15pm Peter Rabbit 2 The Runaway October 15th at 6:45pm Cruella ANNUAL SARDINE FESTIVAL th Date: Friday, October 8 Time: 11:00am-2:00pm Admission: Free, donations welcome Location: Aberdeen Lake Park Join us outside for our two movie nights with All are invited to enjoy a free lunch of sardines, yard games and brews. Good for a date night out crackers, moon pies, RC Colas, and Cokes. The or a night away from the kiddos. Yard games, previous year’s Sardine Queen will arrive via beer, and concessions will be out an hour fire truck in her own parade at noon, and the before the movies begin. Don’t forget your new 2021 Sardine Queen will be crowned. More lawn chairs or blankets! Rain dates will be the information can be obtained by contacting same time, the following day. Jamie Boles at (910) 692-6262. DRAFTS AND LAUGHS Date: Friday, August 27th FALL-O-WEEN Time: 7pm, Movie at 8pm Date: Saturday, October 23rd Admission: Free Time: 11:00am-2:00pm Location: Aberdeen Lake Park Admission: $5 for ages 2-15, all others free Featuring: Game Night, rated R Location: Malcolm Blue Farm FRIGHTS AND PINTS Join us at the Malcolm Blue Farm for fun Date: Friday, October 29th carnival games, inflatables, pony rides, a Time: 5:30pm, Movie at 6:30pm climbing wall, and more! There will be food Admission: Free vendors and ice cream. We encourage everyone Location: Aberdeen Lake Park to wear their best costume! This event is for Featuring: Freaky, rated R children ages 15 and under. Special Events TREE LIGHTING SUPPER WITH SANTA Date: Thursday, December 2nd Date: Friday, December 10th Time: 6:15pm Time: 6:00-8:00pm Admission: Free Admission: Children $5, Resident Adults $10, Location: Union Station Railroad Museum Non-resident Adults $15 Registration Deadline: December 1st or until full Witness the lighting of the Aberdeen Christmas Location: Aberdeen Recreation Center tree and the arrival of Santa with special performances and light refreshments. Join the Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department for a catered dinner, holiday crafts, and a holiday movie as you hang out with Santa! Pre-registration is required. CHRISTMAS PARADE Date: Saturday, December 11th Time: 11:00am Admission: Free Location: Downtown Aberdeen Parade registration deadline is December 1st. Forms can be found at townofaberdeen.net or email Aberdeen Parks and Recreation at [email protected] REINDEER FUN RUN Date: Saturday, December 4th Location: Downtown Aberdeen The Reindeer Fun Run is a FUN community event for everyone from serious runners to recreational walkers, families, and pets.