For More Information on Programs and Rentals please contact:
BerewickRecreationCenter@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Staff

Facility Manager -          Tom Lawing
Recreation Specialist -    Kimberly Golden     
Recreation Assistant -    Phyllis Blair
Recreation Assistant -    Daniel Leatherman
Recreation Assistant -    Diana Partlow
Recreation Assistant -    Filmon Dawkins

Upcoming Programs

Berewick Recreation Center offers ongoing programs for all ages.  Visit Eparks to sign up for one of our many programs.

Launch Your Kid: Princess Dance Camp!
Let your kid express her inner princess through creative movements, classic ballet, and dramatic play.  Princess themed activities will set the stage for a fun and imaginative camp.  Parents are invited to our Princess Ball at the end of camp for a demonstration.  Camp is for children ages 3 to 5 years old!  For more information please visit http://www.launchyourkid.com/summer-camps-schedule.htm or call 704.277.2327
June 11-15;  9:00-12:00pm
Cost: $160 per child

Launch Your Kid: Backyard Games Camp!
Our favorite childhood games!  Hopscotch, jump ropes, kickball, and more!  This camp focuses on cardiovascular exercise and team-building lessons.  It’s a Hula-hoopin’ good time!  Camp is for children ages 3 to 5 years old!  For more information please visit http://www.launchyourkid.com/summer-camps-schedule.htm or call 704.277.2327
August 13-17;  9:00-12:00pm
Cost: $160 per child

Mad Science: Creature Features
Have your little ones become mini wildlife experts for the week!  They will have fun learning about habitats, diet, and adaptations of animals that live all over the world!  Campers will make masks of animals, build ocean collages, and create their own creature; play games while reinforcing the science themes during the week.  Camp is for children ages 4-6 years old. For more information please visit www.madscience.org/charlotte or call 704.561.9996.
June 11-15; 9:00-12:00pm
$110 per child

Mad Science: Earth Explorations
This is a great opportunity for inquisitive young minds to uncover the hidden stories in rocks, sand, and fossils.  Discover the world around us, from oceans to mountains and volcanoes to earthquakes.  Learn about the awesome forces of nature that shape our world and learn what fossils and shells tell us.  Camp is for children ages 4-6 years old.  For more information please visit www.madscience.org/charlotte or call 704.561.9996.
June 11-15;  1:00-4:00pm
$110 per child

Mad Science: Secret Agent Lab
Step into the shoes of a detective – uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis.  Become a super sleuth and learn clever ways of performing tasks in this hands-on view of the science that spies use.  From decoding messages to metal detectors and night vision, campers will have the opportunity to check out spy equipment and discover the technological tools of detection!  This camp is for children ages 6 to 11 years old.  For more information please visit www.madscience.org/charlotte or call 704.561.9996.
August 13-17; 9:00-4:00pm
$190 per child

Birthday Parties:
Need a place for your child next Birthday Party? Come to Ray’s Playhouse and book your party today!
Saturdays     11:00am-1:00pm or 2:00-4:00 pm     Cost: $82.00
Sundays          1:30-4:30 pm                                   Cost: $123.00

Whats Going on at Berewick Recreation Center

PRE-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Ray’s Playhouse:
Ray’s Playhouse is open to children and families during all operation hours. The Playhouse is full of toys, games, activities, and even kid friendly computers! Bring along the family, neighbors, friends and Mom’s club for your next play date at Ray’s Playhouse. Daily admission into the Playhouse is a dollar per child ages 1-6 years old, children under the age of 1 have free admission.

Dress Up Drama!
Create a world of make believe in this drama class for your kids! Each week kids will follow themes that include animals, superheroes, prince/princesses, fairytale characters, occupations, and more!  Kids get into character and role-play while having bundles of fun with activities, arts & crafts, and theatre games while exploring self-expression and making new friends.  For more information please call 704-432-4934 or email Kimberly Golden
Classes will resume in September, dates and times TBA.

Little Diva Dance:
Little Diva Dance is a ballet, tap and creative dance program designed to teach children a life-long love of movement and provide a foundation for all dance genres. Divas participate in weekly sessions which include ballet and tap technique, movement patterns and games, and dramatic play.  Please call “Launch Your Kid” at 704-277-2327 to register or for more information.
Thursdays: 6:00-6:30 Preschool Class    Cost: $55.00 per month
Thursdays: 6:30-7:00 Ages 5 and older   Cost: $55.00 per month

Lil’Mad Scientists
Children will explore and learn all about science in this hands-on experience!  This basic science class covers topics such as; animals, plants, density, magnets, seasons, earth and much more!  Each week will have an overall theme in which all activities will follow and enhance the understanding of the topic.  Children will learn through projects, arts & crafts, books, and activities.    Classes start October 4th and run until  December  15th.  For more information please call 704-432-4934 or email Kimberly Golden. Classes will resume in September, dates and times TBA

PlaySpanish®
PlaySpanish class is fun! Children learn the language while taking part in games, music, dances, arts, crafts, puppetry, story-telling, and a variety of other age appropriate activities.  A typical 1-hour class involved between 7 and 9 different activities designed to grab the child’s attention and ensure a successful and enjoyable experience.  **There will be no classes week of Thanksgiving.   Please contact Ricardo Mata with PlaySpanish to register and for more details: info@playspanish.com  or at 704-442-5616.  Classes will resume in September, dates and times TBA


Kids Dance Company: Mom and Me:
A comfortable environment with Mom - perfect for beginning dancers! This class will focus on movement, coordination, balance, rhythm, stretching & kinetic skills, all set to music. Steps will include ballet, jazz & musical theater.  Mom and child will participate in two fully costumed dance recitals.  This class is for children 18months -36 months.  Cost: $25.00 a month + 1 time $15.00 registration fee.   For more information or to register, please contact Patricia Brinson at kdkperform@aol.com or at 704-299-2442.
Wednesdays: 10:00-11:00 am
 
My First Discovery Music Class: MusicPups
Moms and children attend this one of a kind music class together!  Classes involve singing, playing instruments, dancing, stories and fun!  This 45 minute class is packed full with all dynamics of music appropriate for your child which will keep them singing and dancing all week long!  This class is for newborn children to 4 years old and is perfect for moms, dads, grandparents, and nannies with their children.  Visit The Music Class for more information!
Fridays 10:30am - 11:15am & 11:30am - 12:15pm
Cost: $130 and includes songbook and CD!  Additional siblings are $80 per family.

YOUTH & TEEN ACTIVITIES

Youth Athletics:
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation offers a wide variety of athletic programs to youth participants throughout the year. All youth athletics programs are Recreation Center based and take place at various parks and recreation centers throughout Mecklenburg County. For more information on Youth Athletics and information on how to register please visit the Youth Athletics Page.

Young Champions Self-Defense:
Young Champions has developed one of the most exciting and comprehensive martial arts systems, specialized for teaching children and teens. Young Champions has incorporated the most effective defense techniques from many martial art systems with a comprehensive safety awareness course to develop an unparalleled curriculum for our students. Please call 919-535-8304 to register or for more information.
Saturday 12:00pm -12:45pm for new students 
Saturdays 12:45pm - 1:30pm for returning students
Saturdays 1:45pm - 2:30pm for adults only 
Cost: $6.00 per week + $8.00 one-time registration fee

Young Champions Cheerleading:
Young Champions combines pom & cheerleading into one program. Students are taught cheerleading techniques such as cheers and chants with arm motions, jumps, leaps and mounts. Students are also taught pom dance routines and pom “parade” routines. We have incorporated the most modern and current dance techniques into our curriculum, and developed teaching methods that work best for children and teens. Please call 919-535-8304 to register or for more information.
Thursdays 5:45pm - 6:30pm for ages 4-5
Thursdays 6:30pm - 7:15pm for ages 6-8
Thursdays 7:15pm - 8:00 pm for ages 9 & up
Cost: $7.00 per week + $7.00 one-time registration fee 
 
Kids Dance Company: Kickin’ It Kids Fitness:
Kickin’ It Kids Fitness is an exciting program filled with dance, gymnastics, sports, relays, arts and crafts, story time, music time, and much more. Kickin’ It Kids Fitness was created to enhance physical development, promote social interaction and, of course, bring about personal success. Kickin’ It Kids Fitness encourages children to believe in themselves and to shine with self-confidence. No two days are the same!! For more information or to register, please contact Patricia Brinson at kdkperform@aol.com or at 704-299-2442.
Monday 6:00pm - 7:00pm for ages 5-10
Thursday 10:00am - 11:00am for ages 3-5
Cost: $25.00 a month + $15.00 one-time registration fee


Broadway Superstar Actor’s
Begin to learn the basics of acting through activities, arts & crafts and theatre games in this 8 week drama program.  Participants will learn the basics of scripts, characters, plots, personification, staging, sets, and acting.  Children will perform a class written script the last week of class for parents and family members.  For more information please contact Kimberly Golden  or at 704-432-4934
Monday 5:30pm - 6:30pm for ages 6-11
Cost: $36.00 for 9 weeks of class


ADULT & SENIOR ACTIVITIES

Dance Out:
Mondays (with Stacie) & Wednesdays (with Erica) 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
DanceOut! is a dance-inspired fitness class that feels like more like a party than a workout. Jam to HOT tunes from many different musical genres, including Hip Hop, Latin, Pop, Swing, Oldies, Reggae and More! The moves are simple and repetitive so everyone can do it, plus you will move your entire body and have fun while doing it! If you don't like to workout, but you like to dance, then this class is for YOU! Don't workout, DanceOut! For more information, please contact Queen City Dancing Queen at 704.999.4071.

Line Dance:
Line dancing is a fun way for men, women, and children to EXERCISE, relieve stress, meet new people & impress onlookers at social events through learning the classic and latest slides from across the country! The “Electric Slide”, “Cupid Shuffle”, “Chicago G Slide”, “Detroit Shuffle”, and many more!! Mondays at 6:30-7:30p.m. NO EXPERIENCE OR PARTNER NEED. JUST BRING A GOOD ATTITUTE! For more information please call instructor Apri’l McKee 847-858-9696.


Nia
Nia is a sensory-based movement practice that leads to health, wellness and fitness. It empowers people of all shapes and sizes by connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Classes are taken barefoot to soul-stirring music. Step into your own joyful journey with Nia, and positively shape the way you feel, look, think and live. Some of the benefits of Nia are increased strength, agility, mobility, flexibility, balance, rhythm, range of movements, coordination and creativity. Combining movements and concepts from the Dance Arts, Martial Arts, and Healing Arts, Nia promotes joy, pleasure, and awareness in dynamic yet uncomplicated one-hour routines to rhythm-based music. For more information or to register, please contact Sherrie Flack at 407-489-2561 or visit www.mindbodydancefitness.com
Tuesdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cost: $8 drop in; $30 for 5 class pack= $6 per class; $50 for 10 class pack =$5 per class.

Biggest Loser Competition:
Need a little encouragement and competition to drop those few extra pounds? In this group you will make new friends, gain a larger support system, and stay on track with weekly weigh-ins and monthly meetings.  Meetings will vary in topics and include; tips, suggestions, ideas for exercising and eating right.  Losing weight can be easy when you meet up with friends for classes and programs throughout the week.  No More Next Week’s! Get motivated and start losing weight now!   For more information, please contact Dece Tuengel at 980.233.5357 or deceandjon@carolina.rr.com.
Weekly Weigh-in’s :       Saturday 9:15-9:45am                  Cost: $20 per person

Open Gym:
½ court available: Saturdays from 9:00 am to 11:30 am,  $2.00 per adult.

Senior Bridge Club:
Enjoy playing bridge and socializing with other.
Mondays 1:00-3:00 pm Cost: Free