Sign up for Summer Recreation Programs
May 20, 2010, page19.....

Have you made all your summer plans for you and your kids this summer? Check out the Charlotte town website or Town Hall for many fun-filled choices for you and your family.

Amazing Park Challenge: Champlain Valley Recreation Association is challenging you and your friends and family to get outdoors for an exciting summer of new adventures and activities in the parks that surround you. Form a team of up to six people, buy a passport ($25) at Charlotte Recreation, and complete challenges listed in the passport at each of the parks for a chance to win great prizes at the end of the summer. If you register by May 21 before noon your team will receive a goody bag to start the challenge.

Summer Track & Field at CVU: This is an instructional program for youths ages 7-14. The team will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 22 - July 24, 6:15-7:45 p.m. at the CVU track. Registration Fee is $40, and it includes a t-shirt. We run this program with Williston and Hinesburg. Each town is allotted 25 spots, so sign up early.

Tim Serrell Clinic: June 21-25. Younger children will play from 8:30–9:30 a.m., and older children will play from 9:30–10:30 a.m. Your child will be assigned a time once registration for the clinic is complete. The clinic is open to athletes in grades 1-8 and is free; however, we do ask that each participant make a donation. There is limited space available, so sign up early. Contributions to the Tim Serrell Tennis Fund are appreciated.

Hoops Basketball Camp: June 28-July 2. Ute Otley is back for the 7th year to run her popular summer basketball camp. Information and registration forms available on the town website charlottevt.org at tab recreation and summer camps.

Charlotte Youth TENNIS CAMP: July 6-10 for ages 8-10, July 19-23 for ages 10-14. Charlotte Recreation is very excited to have local CVU Varsity Tennis Coach Amy deGroot, PTR Certified Professional, to offer a tennis camp at the Charlotte Beach this summer. The program is open to 8 to 10-year-olds during two different weeks this summer. Registration fee: $150.

North American Soccer Camp: (formerly MSL camps) July 19-23 at CCS. Open to ages 3-18. We are offering play SAFE soccer and soccer ATTACK camps. This is the soccer camp you don’t want to miss.

Tiny Tennis: August 2-6 at CCS, ages 3-7. This is a parent and child 45-minute intro to tennis. Registration fee: $55 includes tennis racquet.

Flip & Cheer Camp: August 16-20 from 8-12 a.m. at CCS. Charlotte Recreation is excited to have this camp back this summer. Gymkids Academy Inc.’s Ila Sewall is bringing her talents and enthusiasm to offer a fun-filled week of gymnastics, dance, cheerleading and circus skills. Registration fee: $105

Information: As always, if you have any questions contact Deb Stone at the Recreation Office recreation@townofcharlotte.com or 425-6129. Our website address is charlottevt.org, tab recreation.