Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Section

Therapeutic Recreation Section Contact Information

Karla Gray TR Senior Manager Karla.Gray@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4322 Megan Hotze TR Specialist Megan.Hotze@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4326 Karen Howard TR Specialist Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4325 Margot Howell TR Specialist Margot.Howell@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4328 Ariel Kliem TR Specialist Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4327 Jana McMullen TR Specialist Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4330 Angela Tate TR Specialist Angela.Conti@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4329 Peggy Walker TR Specialist Peggy.Walker@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4331

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

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Programs by Age Group
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Programs by Category
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Teen Young Adult Adult Parents & Caregivers

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Clubs & Socials Community

Summit TR Supper Club TR Dance 4 4 5 3 3 3

Enrichment Sports

Beyond the Bell Challenger Flag Football TR Spirit Squad

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Teen & Young Adult Programs

Beyond the Bell: Teen Afterschool
for teens, ages 13-21, with disabilities Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road Beginning August 25 (MondayFriday) 2:006:00 pm $75.00 per week Megan.Hotze@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

TR Spirit Squad
for youth and teens, ages 8-21, with disabilities Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

The TR Spirit Squad begins it 6th season of cheering for the Challenger Flag Football teams. Please contact Ariel Kliem for dates, The School Day is over, but youre still look- times and to register. ing for something to do? Come join us for the Teen Afterschool Program! This is a great opportunity to make friends, have fun, and learn new skills. We will enjoy group games, participate in exciting activities, and enjoy weekly swimming.

Challenger Flag Football

for youth, teens and young adults, ages 8-25, with disabilities Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road September 6October 29 Games: 9 am, 10 am, and 11 am (Saturdays) Practice: 67 pm (Wednesday) Free Margot.Howell@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Registration and Physicians release required to participate. Deadline to register is August 12.

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Supper Club
for teens and adults, ages 13 and up, with disabilities Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road August 26 (Friday) - Fiesta! 6:00 - 7:00 pm $7.00 Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Deadline: 1 week before each program date - NO EXCEPTIONS! Be part of a favorite tradition by spending an evening out with your friends! We will enjoy a healthy meal before each TR Section Dance...sign up today!

TR Dance
for teens and adults, ages 13 and up, with disabilities Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road August 26 (Friday) - Fiesta! 7:00 - 9:00 pm $8.00 TRinfo@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Dance the night away with friends at our monthly Therapeutic Recreation Section themed dances! Meet new people and make new friends while having fun in a relaxed social atmosphere. Light refreshments will be served.
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Summit - Parent/Caregiver Group
A monthly group for parents, guardians, and caregivers that is facilitated by a Therapeutic Recreation staff person but is directed by the group members. This FREE informal group gives participants the opportunity to meet and talk with other parents and caregivers who are experiencing the challenges of parenting a child, teen, or young adult with a disability.
Donatos / Bojangles Cafeteria 6555 Morrison Boulevard August 2 (Tuesday) 6:00 - 7:00 pm FREE! - group members may purchase food individually if desired Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

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