5027 North Idlewild Road
704-567-1941
East Park District
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Summer Operation Hours:
Mon-Fri 7am-8pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday Closed

Features and Amenities:
This 5822 square-foot facility offers:

• Full-Size Gymnasium
• Computer Lab
• Multi-purpose Rooms
• Kitchen

What's Happening At The Albemarle Road Recreation Center:
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Albemarle Road Center (East):Pre-Audition Orientation: Friday, August 21, 2009: 7-8 pm/Gym; Audition: Saturday, August  29, 2009: 10:00- 11:15 am/Gym

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Fall/Winter  Outreach Dance Program Classes Schedule:  September 14- May 6, 2010

Albemarle Road -All student showcases will be held on the ending date at each recreation center from 5-6pm for the Outreach Dance Program Student Showcase, open to the community at no cost: ad Center (East):Program classes: Wednesdays, September 16-/May 5, 2010 from   4-6 pm/Clubroom/Arts/Craft Room

Outreach Summer Dance Program Classes to be held July 5-23, 2010

Albemarle Road Center (East): Summer Program classes: Monday-6-8pm/Club Room

Charlotte East on the Green
- Free Movie & Popcorn
- 5pm - 9pm

Food Available for purchase
Please bring
- lawn chair
- blanket
- picnic dinner

Sat May 2
Magic, Music and Outdoor
Movie: Bedtime Stories

Friday May 15
Extreme Wrestling, Music and Outdoor Movie: Hotel for Dogs

Friday  May 29
Praise & Gospel and Outdoor Movie: Mall Cop
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Visit eParks to register and view a complete listing of our programs.

Seniors:

ABLE Exercise Class For Seniors:
All Bodies Like Exercise. This is a low impact stretching and exercise program that enables Mobility and enhances all fitness levels.  Class is free and open to individuals 55 and up. Daily, Mon-Fri 10:00am.

Ballroom Dance Classes: Beginners learn Swing, Cha Cha, Waltz, Foxtrot, Quick Step & more. Cost is $18 monthly. For more information contact Michelle.Hitselberger@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704.567.1941.

Line Dance Classes:     Have fun & exercise woven together; beginners are welcome. Cost is $18 monthly. For more information contact Michelle.Hitselberger@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704.567.1941.

Senior's Self-Defense
Ages: 50 and up
Costs:  $10 per class

Students will learn how to avoid confrontation, parking lot and home safety, passive and aggressive self-defense weapons as well as the law. To register or for additional information contact Kevin Hinson at 704-533-2994.

Senior Trips:  Please call or email Michelle Hitselberger for a complete listing of all of our senior trips at: Michelle.Hitselberger@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704.567.1941.

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Adults:

Women's Self-Defense
Ages: 18-45
Cost: $10 per class
Students will learn how to avoid confrontation, parking lot and home safety, passive and aggressive self-defense weapons as well as the law.  To register or for additional information contact Kevin Hinson at 704-533-2994.

Get In Shape Feel Great:  2009 Fitness Programs!!! 

M/W/F 9:30am-10:30am- CSI: Cardio, Sculpt, Interval program is designed for all levels to work the entire body on toning & conditioning to burn calories & sculpt. Cost is $24 monthly. For more information contact Michelle.Hitselberger@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704.567.1941.

M/W 10:30am-11:30am Yoga program is designed to learn poses & movements for better strength, balance & flexibility. Cost is $32 monthly. For more information contact Michelle.Hitselberger@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704.567.1941.

T/Th 7:30p.m. -8:30pm- Super Abs Plus program is designed to focus on abs and other hard to reach area. Cost is $18 monthly. For more information contact Michelle.Hitselberger@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704.567.1941.

Friday 7:30pm 9:00pm-Salsa this program provides fun and vibrant forms of Latino dance & low impact exercise that will make you move while you groove. Cost is $24 monthly. For more information contact Michelle.Hitselberger@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704.567.1941.

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Youth

After School Academy:  This unique After School Academy serves children in grades K-8 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. The program will offer educational, recreational, performing arts and social activities for youth. Cost: $44 per week and Teacher Workdays $18 per child. For more information contact Michelle.Hitselberger@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704.567.1941. Register now slots are going fast.

Cheer America Cheerleading:
Ages: 4-14
Cost: $7 Registration & $7per class
Registration: Classes are ongoing 

Students will learn cheerleading chants and pom-pom routines.  The class promotes coordination, confidence, physical fitness and will teach the basic skills required for middle and high school tryouts.  Open to boys and girls 4-14. Each class is 45 minutes long and is divided by age and ability.  Class times will be assigned at the time of registration.  

Dance (Hip-Hop/Jazz)
Ages: 4-14
Cost: $7 Registration fee and $7 per class
Registration: Classes are ongoing

"Jazz America" is a fun and exciting dance program for children ages 4-14. It promotes coordination, confidence, artistic expression, and physical fitness.  Development of rhythmical awareness and dance education is provided for all levels from beginners through advanced.  Each class will perform a choreographed "Jazz America" routine for parents and friends on awards night.

Young Olympians Self Defense:
Ages: 4-14 years
Costs: $7 Registration and $7 per class
Registration: Classes are ongoing

This fun course for children is designed for self defense purposes emphasizing child safety awareness. We do not teach "Bullying Tactics". Self-discipline rather than aggressive is promoted.  A certified black belt will instruct various basic self-defense/Karate techniques and forms.  **NO physical contact is allowed in beginner class.  Students completing the course with perfect attendance will receive a Karate medal.  Testing is available for rank promotion.  Each class is 45 minutes long and is divided by age and ability.  Class times will be assigned at the time of registration.

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Family:

Buy, Sell, & Trade with Trunk Treasures: Get great bargains on new and gently used treasures, collector's items, and items for the home. Visit this indoor event & find treasures! Interest in getting rid of Christmas gifts, collectibles or pass along great items to someone else. Come out on January 10, 2009 starting at 7a.m.-2:00 p.m. For more information contact Michelle.Hitselberger@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704.567.1941.

Our Staff:

Facility Manager Keisha.Coxe@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Recreation Specialist: Michelle.Hitselberger@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Maintenance Operation Assistant: Faye.Dixon@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Recreation Assistant: Larry.Blair@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Recreation Assistant: Joseph.Clyburn@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

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