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Ray's After School Program
Ray's Splash Planet will be offering Ray's After School Program for the 2008/2009 school year.  Ray's After School Program is designed for all children enrolled in the first through fifth grades or 5-10 years old. (However, this program is not strictly limited to CMS students.  It is open to everyone.) This program is designed to help working parents find a safe, organized, and reasonably priced child care with opportunities for fitness and social interactions. Activities include: peer tutoring, mentoring, arts 'n' crafts, sports, games, field trips and lots of SWIMMING!!!! 

Registration for this program is ongoing. Ray's Splash Planet has been designated by Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools as an alternate drop-off site for some CMS schools.  You may request an alternate drop-off site here: https://www.wherebus.com/public/cms/transportationservicerequest.aspx

Ages:   5-10
Dates:  M-F
Times:  3pm – 6pm
Cost: $209/Aug-Sept (Course #34424)
$220/Sept-Oct (Course #36806)
$165/Oct-Nov (Course #36807)
$165/Nov-Dec (Course #36808)
$165/Dec-Jan (Course #36809)
$165/Jan-Feb (Course #36810)

Check availability and register online for Ray Splash Planet's Afterschool at eParks.

For more information, please contact Ramona Staton, Recreation Specialist, at (704) 432-4296, or by email at: ramona.staton@mecklenburgcountync.gov

Click here to download the flyer for Ray's Afterschool 2007-2008 Program

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Homeschool Thursday's @ Ray's Splash Planet

Join Ray's Splash Planet for Homeschool Thursday's! Come and swim anytime between 9am-4pm every Thursday if your children are homeschooled; September 2008 through May 2009. (Except for Mecklenburg County No School days.)

Discount coupons cannot be applied to fees on Homeschool Thursday's.

Ages:
5-18yrs
Price:
Youth - $4
Adult Chaperones (in the water) - $2
Dry Tickets - $3

Don't forget to bring your bathing suit and towel. We hope to see you next Thursday! Please remember that we do not offer Homeschool Thursday's June-August.

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2008 No School Day Camps @ Ray's (and Winter Rescue Youth Camp)

These mini camps are filled with fun! Camp includes games, sports, arts, crafts and swimming!
Register online for our No School Day Camps here at eParks.

Ages: 6-12
Times:
9am-5pm - $20 Regular hrs
8am-6pm - $25 Pre/Post hrs
Dates:
Tuesday, Sept 30, 2008
Teacher Workday (Course #36812)

Monday & Tuesday, Nov 3-4, 2008
Field trip to Ripley's Aquarium (Course #36813)
($60/child)

Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008
Veterans Holiday (Course #36814)

Wednesday, Nov 26, 2008
Thanksgiving Holiday (Course #36815)

Friday, Nov 28, 2008
Teacher Workday (Course #36816)

Monday & Tuesday, Dec 22-23, 2008
Christmas Holiday (Course #36818-#36819)

Monday, Jan 19, 2009
Teacher Workday (Course #36827)

Tuesday, Jan 23, 2008
Teacher Workday (Course #36828)

Winter Rescue Youth Camp (6-12 years)
This week long camp is designed for kids ages 6-12 years old. This camp incorporates a field trip, sports, games, arts & crafts and swimming in the indoor Splash Park! Enjoy Winter Break at Ray's Splash Planet!

Dec 29 - Jan 2 (Course #36822)
9am-5pm - $125 Regular hrs
8am-6pm - $145 Pre/Post hrs         

Pre-Registration is required for all No School Day camps at Ray's Splash Planet at least 3 days in advance of class date.  To register, patrons may dial 311 or go online http://www.parkandrec.com and click on Eparks and finally type in the related barcode number.  Patrons may also come to the facility and register as long as it's done 3 days in advance of the camp date. Patrons should contact Ramona Staton for questions or concerns regarding registration deadlines. For more information contact Ramona Staton, Recreation Specialist at 704-432-4296 or by email at ramona.staton@mecklenburgcountync.gov.

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Swim Lessons @ Ray's Splash Planet
American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim
Only the American Red Cross offers six comprehensive levels of swimming that teach participants how to swim skillfully and safely.  Learn-to-Swim offers something for everybody.  Plus our instructors are trained and certified by the American Red Cross, so swimmers of all ages and abilities are in good hands. 

In addition to the skills outlined below, each level of Learn-to-Swim includes training in basic water safety and helping others in an emergency. 

Register online at eParks for these swim classes today! Or you may contact 311 to register on the phone.

Sandollar/Starfish (Pre-Beginner)   
Preschool (3-5 years)
We offer Pre-beginner level swim lessons.  No water experience required.  Basic orientation to aquatic environment and learning elementary skills such as front and back float, glide and submersion.  Students learn flutter kick on front and back, begin using arms and are introduced to swimming independently. 

Monday and Wednesday (6 classes)
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Session 1 - Sept. 8-24 (Course# 35296)
Session 2 - Oct. 27 - Nov. 17 (Course# 35297)
Session 3 - Dec. 1-17 (Course# 35300)
Cost $48 per session

Saturday (6 classes)
9:00am - 9:30am
Session 1 - Sept. 13 - Oct. 25 (Course# 35298)
Session 2 - Nov. 8 - Dec. 20 (Course# 36732)
Cost $48 per session 

Otter/Walrus (Beginner)
Youth (6-12 years)
No water experience required.  Students are introduced to the aquatic environment, learn front glide, flutter kick, back glide, paddle stroke and rotary breathing.  Front and back crawl will be introduced.

Monday and Wednesday (6 classes)
6pm - 6:45pm
Session 1 - Sept. 8-24 (Course# 35571)
Session 2 - Oct. 27 - Nov. 17 (Course# 35272)
Session 3 - Dec. 1-17 (Course# 35573)
Cost: $48 per session

Saturday (6 classes)
9:30am - 10:15am
Session 1 - Sept. 13 - Oct. 25 (Course# 35574)
Session 2 - Nov 8 - Dec. 20 (Course# 35575)
Cost: $48 per session

Manatee/Marlin (Intermediate)
Youth (6-12 years)
These classes are for intermediate swimmers who have mastered the skills in the Otter/Walrus class. This class will focus more on front/back crawl refinement and introduce elementary backstroke, breaststoke and butterfly.

Monday and Wednesday (6 classes)
6:45-7:30pm 
Session 1 - Sept. 8-24 (Course# 36727)
Session 2 - Oct. 27- Nov. 17 (Course# 36728)
Session 3 - Dec. 1-17 (Course# 36729)
Cost $48 per session

Ray's Splash Planet Youth Boys & Girls Baseball, Soccer, Flag Football and Basketball

For more information please contact Calvin Covington @ 704-432-1140 or calvin.covington@mecklenburgcountync.gov