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Local Sports Events.)
Dance
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Triangle Youth Ballet
Ballet classes for children and youths; annual
Nutcracker Ballet performancesBallet classes for children and youths; annual
Nutcracker Ballet performances
Ballet classes for children and youths; annual
Nutcracker Ballet performances.
1708 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 27514
www.triangleyouthballet.org
(919) 932-2676.
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BALLET
SCHOOL OF CHAPEL HILL
Dance classes for girls, boys
and adults (ballet, jazz, rhythm tap, modern dance);
fencing; annual
spring performances;
summer camps; 3
studios with sprung floors, parent observation areas.
1603 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, 27514.
www.balletschoolofchapelhill.com
(919)
942-1339.
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CARRBORO
YOGA COMPANY
Yoga classes for
beginners and pros, including classes for children ages
3-8 and Mommy and Baby Post-Natal Yoga. Also now
offering Youth Tai Chi classes for children ages 8-12 and
13-17. Click link
for the class
schedule and more information.
Carr Mill, 200 N. Greensboro St., Suite D1.
www.mycyco.com
(919) 933-2921
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DANCENTRE
In its sixteenth year, Dancentre provides quality dance classes which encourage students to pursue dance as a lifelong activity.
Dancentre offers classes in creative movement, ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance.
1714 Legion Road, P.O. Box 16364, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
www.dancentre.net/
(919) 967-4100.
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ENCORE ACADEMY OF DANCE
Dance classes (classical ballet, pointe, jazz,
tap, modern, lyrical, tumbling, birthday parties, summer
camps.
Willowdaile Shopping Center, 3823 Guess Rd, Durham, NC
27705
(919) 383-5048
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INIS
CAIRDE SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE (further afield in
Raleigh; now also offers classes in Chapel Hill)
Offering Irish dance classes in Raleigh since 1999;
classes also offered in Chapel Hill & Durham.
www.iniscairde.com
(919) 844-8002.
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THE LITTLE GYM
of
DURHAM/CHAPEL HILL -
CLOSED
Dance, gymnastics, martial arts, summer camps, and
tumbling for children as young as a few months old on
through the grade school years. Instruction provided by
trained and experienced staff. Private birthday parties
by appointment.
2501 University Dr., Suite 8,
Durham, NC 27707.
www.tlgdurham-chapelhillnc.com/
(919) 403-5437.
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Baseball |
BASE HITS INDOOR BATTING
CAGE - CLOSED
Off 15-501 north of Pittsboro. (Located at 2985
15/501 North, just past the traffic signal near
Northwood High School.)
Indoor batting and pitching cages, with accommodations
for individual or team practice sessions. Four
batting cages and six pitching machines for softball and
baseball, and two hitting stations in back;
professional-grade Astro-turf. Hours
Mon. - Fri.: 3:30 - 8 pm , Sat.: 10am-6pm. (Call for
updated hours/days.)
(919) 545-BAT1.
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YOUTH BASKETBALL PROGRAM - Carrboro Recreation and Parks
Department
For ages 6-15 (as of Jan. 1, 2006). Open
registration will take place on Sept. 6 or Orange County
residents; non-Orange County residents can register
beginning Monday, September 12. The Program fee is
$48 for Orange County residents and $84 for non-Orange
County residents.
(919) 918-7364.
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SOUTH DURHAM LITTLE LEAGUE (Durham/Chapel Hill)
South Durham Little League offers youth baseball to
children ages 7-16.
(919) 971-8121.
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CHAPEL HILL - CARRBORO
YMCA T-BALL
TBall & Baseball for Ages 3-4 (co-ed); Ages 5-6 (co-ed);
Ages 7-8 (co-ed)(919)
942-5156.
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GRAND SLAM USA
Western Blvd., Raleigh
Indoor sport center features batting cages, basketball,
arcade, food and pro shop. Open daily (rain or
shine) from 10am-10pm.
(919) 233-7522.
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Basketball |
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i9 Sports YOUTH BASKETBALL Program
Visit the i9 Website for Info & Registration
More about i9 Sports:
i9 Sports programs do not require tryouts, all
players get equal playing time regardless of skill
level, and i9 Sports always has a staff member at
the facility. There is only a one day a week time
commitment (practice and games on the same day), and
all coaches are background checked. The i9 Sports
programs are designed to allow you to have more
family time, by meeting only one day a week. i9
Sports also focuses on good sportsmanship for all!
Each week the children are taught a sportsmanship
lesson and have the opportunity to win a
sportsmanship medal.
Visit the i9 Sports Chapel Hill & Durham website for
more information about i9 Youth Sports in Chapel
Hill, Durham and RTP.
(919) 425-2105
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CHAPEL HILL - CARRBORO YMCA BASKETBALL
(919) 942-5156.
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YOUTH BASKETBALL SUMMER LEAGUES - CHAPEL HILL PARKS &
RECREATION
(919) 968-2784.
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Private Basketball
Training with Durham Panthers Basketball Coaches
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Private coaching/training in shooting, dribbling,
defending, mental & physical toughness and character
building. They will come to you if you have a goal;
otherwise they will supply the location. Twice a
week, based on your schedule. Ages 7 to 17 years.
"Our purpose is to help kids who have been cut
from their middle/high school team make the team the
following year and kids who haven't started middle school
to NEVER get cut."
For more info: (919) 824-1046 - ask for Coach Smith
Email: burnunit@nc.rr.com
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Bowling |
AMF
Durham Lanes
4508 Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham
(919) 489-9154.
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Mardi Gras Bowling
6118 Farrington Road Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 489-1230.
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Village Lanes Durham
330 N Hardee St, Durham, NC 27703
(919) 682-9145.
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Camps |
CHillKids Guide to Camps.
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Clubs |
Orange County 4-H
Four-H works towards helping kids acquire the knowledge, life
skills, and attitudes that will enable them to become
self-directing, contributing, and productive members of
society. The central theme of 4-H education is "learn
by doing." Participants are ages 5 to 19.
306-E Revere Rd., PO Box 8181,
Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278
www.ces.ncsu.edu/orange/
(919)
245-2050
Durham County 4-H
www.ces.ncsu.edu/durham/youthdevelopment/4h/index.html
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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Occoneechee Council 421
3231 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh, NC 27629-1229
www.campdurant.com/
(919) 872-4884
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JOHN AVERY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
Since 1939, the John Avery Boys &
Girls Club teaches and serves "to inspire and enable young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens."
The Club concentrates on children from disadvantaged circumstances,
offering a sense of belonging and the tools to make positive choices to each child that comes to
the club.
511 Grant Street, Durham, North Carolina 27701.
Click here for locations.
www.johnavery.org
(919) 687-4517.
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GIRL SCOUTS
Pines of Carolina Girl Scout Council, Inc
Raleigh, North Carolina 27613-4538
Local Girl Scouts: www.pinesofcarolina.org
National Girl Scouts: www.girlscouts.org
(919) 782-3021.
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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT
Local arm of national organization dedicated to
developing youth leadership and knowledge of business.
402 E Hargett St., Raleigh, NC 27601-1542
(919) 821-2100.
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MICHAEL'S ARTS AND CRAFTS
National chain offers craft supplies,
classes, craft parties, and a weekly crafting club for
kids on Saturday mornings.
See the Michael's
Kids Club schedule for more information. Located at New Hope Commons Shopping Center, 5422
New Hope Commons Drive, Durham 27707 (off 15-501).
www.Michaels.com
(919) 490-4945.
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Football & Cheer Programs |
i9 Sports Flag Football and Cheer Programs
Chapel Hill:
i9 Sports
CHAPEL HILL
Flag Football and Cheer Programs locations
include Saturday mornings at East
Chapel Hill High School; check the i9 website
for updated info/locations/times.
Durham:
i9
Sports DURHAM Flag Football, Soccer and Cheer
Programs
; check the i9 website for updated
info/locations/times.
More about i9 Sports:
i9 Sports
programs do not require tryouts, all players get
equal playing time regardless of skill level, and i9
Sports always has a staff member at the facility.
There is only a one day a week time commitment
(practice and games on the same day), and all
coaches are background checked. The i9 Sports
programs are designed to allow you to have more
family time, by meeting only one day a week. i9
Sports also focuses on good sportsmanship for all!
Each week the children are taught a sportsmanship
lesson and have the opportunity to win a
sportsmanship medal.
Visit the i9 Sports Chapel Hill & Durham website for
more information about i9 Youth Sports in Chapel
Hill, Durham and RTP.
(919) 425-2105.
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Orange
County Pop Warner Football Program for Ages 5-16
(Convenient to Chapel Hill,
Durham, Hillsborough)
Orange County Pop Warner
Football & Cheer Programs for ages 5-16
First come, first served.
Strict age & weight matrix. Background checks and
certifications for all coaches. OCPW issues all
equipment and uniforms (except footwear).
Season begins on August
1st; all practices held at Cane Creek Baptist Activities
Center Field.
Visit
www.orangecountypopwarner.com for registration info.
More about Pop Warner
from the
website:
"The Nation's
Largest & Oldest Youth Football and Cheer & Dance
Organization Since 1929!
NO TRYOUTS! ? Pop Warner programs have no tryouts or
cutting of rosters!
Programs in 42 States & 7 Countries ? Pop Warner has
active programs in 42 states and 7 different
countries.
More than just athletes! ? Pop Warner is the only
national youth sports organization in America that
requires its participants to perform adequately in
the classroom before permitting them to play.
Little Scholars Program ? Pop Warner is the only
national youth sports organization in America that
rewards its members for their outstanding
performance in the classroom.
Stability ? Pop Warner is the oldest national youth
football and cheerleading organization in the world.
Founded in 1929 by Joe Tomlin and named after Glenn
Scobie ?Pop? Warner, we now have over 140 leagues
and over 425,000 members."
(919) 967-7912
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Frisbee
Disc Golf |
Local
Chapel
Hill Durham Raleigh Disc Golf
/Frisbee Golf Courses:
Carolina Adventures
Frisbee Disc Golf Course (Course
Home Page) (UNC Outdoor Education Center
at the former Chapel Hill Country Club) - combination of
woods and open spaces for long throws in the open; hills
and a pond to navigate. Directions: I-40 to NC 54 to Chapel Hill, straight past the 15-501 overpass, uphill toward UNC Campus, left at 1st light on Country Club Rd., 3rd right into Center, 1st tee at
top of hill.
(919) 962-4179.
Valley Springs
Park, Durham, NC Directions: I-85 west of Durham to Cole Mill Rd. exit, north to a right on Rose of Sharon, then 0.5 miles to a left on Valley Springs Rd., 0.25 mile to park on left. 1st tee by ball fields.
(919) 419-4430.
Cornwallis
Road Park. Directions: I-85 to 15-501 Bypass, south to Cornwallis Rd., left 0.5 mile to Wade Rd., right to park.
Website: www.itsco.com/dbeckwith/discgolf.html
(919) 419-4430.
Harris Lake
(Buckhorn at Harris Lake County Park) Directions:
From Raleigh take US 1 south to the New Hill exit (#89). Turn left on New Hill-Holleman Rd. toward power plant, 2.5 miles south to entrance on right. Course is midway into park with gravel parking lot on the right.
Websites: www.wakegov.com/county/parks/default.htm
and
www.radl.biz/Courses/BUCKHORN/main.htm
(919) 812-0340.
Kentwood
Directions: 440 Beltline to Western Blvd., NCSU Exit, right on Kent then right on Kaplan, course on left.
Website: www.radl.biz
(919) 303-5328
Cedar
Hills Rotary Park Directions:
440 Beltline to Six Forks Rd., north 2.5 miles to right on Millbrook. 1 mile to left on Sweetbriar, dead ends into course parking lot. 1st tee near picnic shelter.
Website
info. (919) 301-6340.
Disc Golf Links:
Durham and Orange County
Recreational Disc Association
Raleigh Area Disc
League
www.pdga.com
(Professional Disc Golf Association Web site)
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Golf |
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GOVERNOR'S CLUB
27 holes of golf designed by Jack Nicklaus.
The golf course follows the contours of Edwards Mountain,
winding around lakes and woodlands and through the Governors
Club neighborhoods.
www.governorsclub.com/
Governors Club Pro Shop: (919) 918-7214
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OCCONEECHEE GOLF CLUB
1500 Lawrence Road, Hillsborough, NC (Located near I-85 and the interchange with U.S. 70).
The Occoneechee Golf Club is a challenging 18-hole
course located near the historic town of Hillsborough, minutes from Chapel Hill.
www.occoneechee.com/
(919) 732-3435.
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THE PRESERVE AT JORDAN
LAKE GOLF CLUB
The Preserve at Jordan Lake
golf course is adjacent to Jordan Lake. Designed
by PGA Tour Champion Davis Love III, the course
integrates the natural terrain to create a beautiful
setting for golf players of many skill levels.
www.thepreserve.ws/golf.html
(919) 545-8811.
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PUTT-PUTT GOLF FUN
CENTER
4020 Tryon Road, Raleigh, NC 27606.
Mini-golf for all ages. Hours:
Mon.?Thurs. 10 am - 10 pm; Fri.?Sat. 10 am - Midnight;
Sun. 11 am ? 10 pm
(919) 832-2222.
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SOUTHWICK
(PUBLIC) GOLF COURSE
3136 Southwick Drive Graham, NC 27253.
Southwick Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course
sited on the banks of the Haw River, boasting beautiful
views and a challenging game. Southwick also
offers two, week-long junior golf camps twice a year for
boy and girls, ages 8 to 17, regardless of skill level. Each student
receives 20 hours of supervised instruction by veteran PGA Professionals Mark Hopkins and Scott
Perry, among others. Click here
for more information.
www.southwickgolf.com/
Pro Shop: (336) 227-2582
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UNC's FINLEY GOLF
COURSE
UNC Finley is an enjoyable course for all levels
of skill. For more information, visit www.tarheelblue.collegesports.com/finley/unc-finley.html
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Gymnastics
and Cheerleading |
Durham and
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BULL CITY GYMNASTICS
4324 S. Alston Ave. #103, Durham, NC
New 14,000-square-foot gymnastics facility in
Durham offers recreational classes for boys and girls ages
18 months and up. (Competitive Team levels 4 through
elite).
(919) 544-6021.
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Faulkner's Dance & Gymnastics, Inc. -
NEW LOCATION May 2009
205 Millstone Drive, Hillsborough, NC
Dance, gymnastics in
Olympic-quality facilities - brand new building and
facilities!
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THE LITTLE GYM
of DURHAM/CHAPEL HILL
2501 University Dr., Suite 8,
Durham, NC 27707.
Dance, gymnastics, martial arts, summer camps, and
tumbling for children as young as a few months old on
through the grade school years. Instruction provided by
trained and experienced staff. Private birthday parties
by appointment.
www.tlgdurham-chapelhillnc.com/
(919) 403-5437.
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TRIANGLE
SPORTSPLEX
1 Dan Kidd Dr (US70A) Meadowlands
Business Park, Hillsborough 27278
Ice rink, swimming pool and aerobics classes.
(919) 644-8222.
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CHAMPION CHEER & DANCE
(further afield) Raleigh, NC
Offers All-star competition teams (K-12),
cheerleading classes (K-12), private lessons, tumbling
classes, squad choreography and more. Participants are ages 5 to 19.
www.championcheer.com
(919) 851-5436.
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GYMCAROLINA
GYMNASTICS ACADEMY
(further afield) 9321 Leesville Rd., Raleigh,
NC 27613
Gymnastics classes for children 12 months - teens,
Summer Camps, Tumble & Cheer Camps, Birthday Parties
www.gymcarolina.com
(919) 848-7988.
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IMPACT
ATHLETICS
(further afield) 280 Towerview Court, Cary, NC
27513
("Largest cheer & gymnastics training center
on the East Coast," indoor pool, swim team,
classes, parent & tot; two state-of-the-art fitness
rooms, Bear Rock Cafe, free fitness classes for 8 - 12
year old 5 days a week)
website: www.impactathleticsnc.com
(919) 467-2281.
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Horseback
Riding |
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Blue Skies of Mapleview Horsemanship
Classes & Summer Camp
3609 Pasture Rd., Hillsborough, NC
27278
Located near the original Mapleview Ice Cream (from Chapel Hill Homestead Rd./MLK
Historic Airport Rd. intersection go straight on Homestead all the way to
Mapleview Ice Cream; Blue Skies of Mapleview is only a few minutes away from
Mapleview Ice Cream.)
In addition to riding classes
throughout the year, and Women's Intuitive riding classes, Blue Skies of Mapleview offers
week-long Summer Day Camps where campers learn about horsemanship, go on trail
rides, play games, work on horse-theme crafts projects, swim in the pool, and
have a wonderful time!

Why We LOVE Blue Skies of Mapleview Camp

Read our blog about Blue SKies of Mapleview Horse Camp
www.BlueskiesMapleview.us
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HARMONY
FARM STABLES, 8112 Old Highway 86, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Mon-Sat, 9am- 6pm
Harmony Farm, Inc. is a full-service stable conveniently located just minutes from Chapel Hill, Durham, and
RTP. Harmony Farm offers riding lessons (ages 6 though
adult), beginner through advanced, Summer day camps, Boarding,
Training, Sales, Showing.
www.harmonyfarmstable.citysearch.com/
(919) 929-6436
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OM RANCH STABLES, 2425 Emerson Cook Rd, Pittsboro, NC
Horse Back Riding lessons; dressage, therapeutic
riding.
www.omranchstables.com
(919) 656-1156.
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Cedar Hill Farms (further
afield, in Moncure, NC - past Pittsboro)
5763 NC 87 South, Moncure, NC 27559
Offers year-round riding lessons for all levels;
hunter, jumper, dressage; school horses available.
(919) 545-2229.
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J&H STABLES (further
afield, adjacent to the William B. Umstead State Park in
Raleigh)
Offers year-round lessons (ages 7 and up), camps
(kids 8 and up), trail rides for all ages,
birthday parties, horse sales, training, boarding,
trailer sales and rentals. Over 100 horses and
over 100 acres and extensive riding trails.
www.jhstables.citysearch.com
(919) 782-9830.
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Martial
Arts |
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KOTOX Taekwondo America
KOTOX offers classes
in the Korean Martial Art of
Taekwondo for
children and adults,
Teacher Work Day Camps,
Summer Camps, Birthday Parties and Private Lessons.
KOTOX Tae
Kwon Do Classes:
TINY TOX - Pre-Tae
Kwon Do for little ones! Fun body movements, jumping,
kicking, punching and rolling to the music.
KIDS - Flexibility, Respect, Responsibility,
Positive Attitude, Self Motivation
FAMILY - Families who kick together, bond
together!
ADULT - Increase flexibility, reduce stress,
improve reflexes and coordination.
Kotox Taekwondo Teacher
Work Day Camps:
HAPKIDO classes
coming soon!
Editor's Note: We have
seen Kotox Tae Kwon Do in action when they have
performed at local school events, and both the kids in
the classes and the kids and adults in the audience have
a great time! It is impressive to see the children
concentrating and focused on their Tae Kwon Do moves.
602 Jones Ferry Road,
Carrboro, NC 27510
http://www.kotox-nc.com
(919) 240-5532
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Martial Arts Classes |
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CARRBORO
YOGA COMPANY
Youth Tai Chi classes for children
and yoga classes for
beginners and pros, including Yoga classes for children ages and Mommy and Baby Post-Natal Yoga. Click link
for the class
schedule and more information.
Carr Mill, 200 N. Greensboro St., Suite D1.
www.mycyco.com
(919) 933-2921
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TAE KWON DO AMERICA (further
afield in Cary and North Raleigh)
Martial arts for family fitness.
North Raleigh, 8111 Creedmoor Rd. (919) 846-6578 and Cary
(919) 427-2091
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THE LITTLE GYM
of DURHAM/CHAPEL HILL
Dance, gymnastics, martial arts, summer camps, and
tumbling for children as young as a few months old on
through the grade school years. Instruction provided by
trained and experienced staff. Private birthday parties
by appointment.
2501 University Dr., Suite 8,
Durham, NC 27707.
www.tlgdurham-chapelhillnc.com/
(919) 403-5437.
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Music |
See the CHillKids Guide to Kids'
Classes & Activities for music lesson listings.
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Parks
& Playgrounds |
Please
see the CHillKids Guide
to Parks & Playgrounds.
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Indoor Play
From September through Spring, Toddler Play Indoor
Playtime is available at the following locations/times in
Chapel Hill and Carrboro. (A great idea especially
when the weather is cold or rainy!):
Chapel Hill Community
Center Parent-Tot Morning Extravaganza (in the
Community Center gymnasium)
Monday - Friday, 10am - Noon through April 21; Free.
Toys are available for toddlers to play with, and you can
also bring your own toys that won't scratch the floor.
(919) 968-2716
Carrboro Century Center
Toddler Preschool Playtime (for children 5 years old
and younger) in the Century Hall.
Tuesdays, 10am - 11:30am through May 16 (no playtime on
March 7); $2 per child
Tumbling mat, toys, and music provided; also some directed
activities.
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Recreation
Organizations |
CARRBORO
RECREATION & PARKS DEPT.
Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St., 27510.
Office hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, closed on major
holidays.
www.ci.carrboro.nc.us/departments/rp
(919) 918-7364.
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CHAPEL HILL PARKS &
RECREATION DEPT.
200 Plant Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514. Office hours: 8:30am-5pm,
Mon. - Fri., closed holidays.
www.chapelhillparks.org
(919) 968-2784.
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ORANGE COUNTY PARKS &
RECREATION
Central Recreation Center, 300 West Tryon St, P.O. Box 8181,
Hillsborough NC, 27278.
Office hours: Mon.- Fri, 8am - 5pm.
www.co.orange.nc.us/RecParks/
(919) 245-2660.
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DURHAM PARKS &
RECREATION & RECREATION
www.ci.durham.nc.us/departments/parks/rec_centers.cfm
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CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO YMCA
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA offers several children's programs
including half-day preschool, YMCA children's center,
after-school day care, Y-Guides and Y-Princesses, and
summer day camps.
980 Airport Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
www.chcymca.org
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YMCA OF THE TRIANGLE AREA -
Downtown Durham
Hours: M-Th 5:30am - 10pm; Fri. 5:30am - 9pm; Sat. 8:00am - 5pm;
Sun. 1:00pm - 5pm.
215 Morgan St., Durham, NC
www.ymcatriangle.org/Downtown_Durham.aspx
(919) 667-9622.
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YMCA OF THE TRIANGLE AREA -
Lakewood YMCA
The Lakewood YMCA offers several children's programs
including gymnastics and tumbling classes for babies
with their parents and children, and Allstar
Cheerleading. (Visit www.ymcatriangle.org/Lakewood/Programs/Youth/Sports_%26_Fitness.aspx
for more information about youth sports programs at the
Lakewood YMCA.) Lakewood YMCA also offers after
school clubs and summer day camps including the
"Camper in Leadership Training" program, and
Kindercamp, a half-day Summer Preschool camp.
Hours:
2119 Chapel Hill Rd., Durham, NC 27707.
www.ymcatriangle.org/Lakewood.aspx
(919) 493-4502.
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS CHAPEL
HILL/ORANGE COUNTY
Special Olympics Chapel Hill/Orange County provides year-round athletic training and competition to persons of all ages and abilities with developmental
disabilities; volunteers provide coaching instruction.
www.chapelhillparks.org/olympics.php
(919) 968-2787, ext. 204.
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Science
and Nature |
Morehead Planetarium at UNC
The Morehead Planetarium in downtown
Chapel Hill offers numerous planetarium shows and exhibits for
children and adults. The Planetarium's "Magic Tree House?
Space Mission" show is great for kids 5-12 and their families, and
the Planetarium offers many other fantastic shows for every age
group! Morehead Planetarium is a leader in creating amazing,
innovative planetarium shows that will take your breath away! The Planetarium also has a great gift shop offering
distinctive educational gifts, space and science books and other unique
merchandise. (For more gift shop info call 919-843-7997).
250 E. Franklin St., Downtown Chapel Hill.
www.moreheadplanetarium.org
Info hotline: (919) 549-6863
Main office and reservations: (919)
962-1236
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Museum of Life
and Science, 433 Murray Avenue, Durham, North Carolina
27704. www.ncmls.org
(919) 220-5429.
Click for map and
directions.
The Museum
of Life and Science in Durham is a wonderful place for children and
families. The Museum features both outdoor and indoor fun,
including a large playground area (Loblolly Park), train ride (Elerby
Creek Railway), farmyard animals, Carolina wildlife nature park,
aerospace, geology, discovery rooms, small science, and the Magic Wings
Butterfly House, a glass-enclosed tropical garden with butterflies from
Asia, Africa, and Central and South America. The Museum also
features traveling exhibits throughout the year; including "Building Fun: The
World of KAPLA," described on the Museum's website as "an innovative exhibit of Dutch-created,
French-made building blocks that use just one plank shape, meaning you
can create and build without sorting or planning. Families can create
beautiful, fun and innovative structures -- bridges, castles, domes,
houses, roofs, bugs and animals. The sky's the limit! "
Visit the website for Admission price & membership info; reduced
admission for
military personnel with military ID; Train rides are an additional (per person).
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North
Carolina Museum
of Natural Sciences,
11 W. Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601-1029.
Come and see the STUNNING new
additions to the Museum of Natural Sciences (we will need to devote
an entire page to describing the amazing new science exhibits at the
Museum in 2012/2013), as well as beloved favorites including Willo, "the world's only dinosaur with a fossilized
heart"; the "Terror of the South,"the only
Acrocanthosaurus skeleton displayed anywhere in the
world; "Mountains to the Sea,"
an exhibit re-creating five North Carolina habitats, complete with live
animals and a 20-foot high waterfall; great whale skeletons; and
numerous special exhibits throughout the year.
On the
first Friday of each month the Museum hosts a "First Friday"
event, including a free "Natural Horror Picture Show," along
with exhibits, shopping, and food from 5 - 9 pm. (Movie starts at
7 pm). Visit the Museum's calendar
of special events for children for more family fun.
www.naturalsciences.org
(919) 733-7450 or toll-free (877) 4NATSCI
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Ice Skating and Roller
Skating |
Triangle SportsPlex
Offers skating classes for children and
adults. Facilities include ice rink, swimming
pool, and aerobics classrooms. (The Triangle
SportsPlex offers an NHL-size ice skating rink, 3 indoor
pools, personal trainnig, health club nursery, cafe,
birthday party packages, group exercise, after school
program, aqua fitness, summer camp.)
One Dan Kidd Drive (US70A) Meadowlands Business Park,
Hillsborough, NC 27278.
www.trianglesportsplex.com
(919) 644-0339.
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Jellybeans
Super Skate Center (Roller Skating),
(two locations
further afield) 1120 Buck Jones Road, Cary
(across from Crossroads Ford), (919) 467-5283, and 10701
Common Oaks Dr. (Behind Kroger Center), Raleigh, NC.
Roller skating classes, camps, skate & Dance;
in-line hockey, home school skate.
www.skatejellybeans.com
(919) 562-2326.
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The Ice
House
Premier Ice
Skating Facility (further
afield
in Cary and
Garner)
www.icehouserinks.com
Cary: 1410 Buck Jones Rd., (919) 460-2756
Garner: 103 New Rand Rd., (919) 861-RINK (7465)
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Raleigh
/ Cary Inline Hockey,
(further afield) at Jellybeans
Super Skate Center (see listing above).
www.rcihl.com
(919) 465-7271.
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Raleigh
IcePlex,
(further afield) 2601 Raleigh Blvd.,
Raleigh, NC 27604.
Hockey, ice skating classes
(3 years through adult) , birthday party packages,
Friday nights - Live DJ Skate and techno
lighting.
www.iceplex.com
(919) 878-9002.
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Skate Ranch, (further
afield) 2901 Trawick Rd., Raleigh.
www.skateranchofraleigh.com.
(919) 790-3808.
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Skiing |
North
Carolina Ski Resorts. Find information about
skiing in North Carolina, including a resort locator, snow
reports, and more.
www.goskinc.com/
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Soccer |
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Rainbow Soccer
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Youth and adult
recreational and competitive league soccer organization,
soccer camps. Celebrating more than 40 years!

Rainbow Soccer offers soccer
programs at the recreational level for ages 3 through
adult. Rainbow provides a fun, safe soccer environment,
with a program suited for EVERY recreational player in
the community, children and adults!
Rainbow Soccer is
offering several NEW programs with lots of flexible
schedule options for players of all ages, including ages
3-5, 5-9, 12-15, 14-17 (high school), adults, and
women.
Rainbow Soccer programs
include:
Youth (ages 3-9),
with practice twice a week and play a game on Saturday.
The Peeper (U5) division also offers a
one-practice-per-week option, with games on Saturdays.
The Fridays Only program (for ages 3-5) meets for
1 hour on Friday evenings. Kids will enjoy a fun soccer
activities and 3 v 3 and/or 4 v 4 games every Friday.
Perfect for the beginning player, without the commitment
of soccer 3 days a week.
U12/U15 (formerly known as the Teen Program) for
ages 10-14 with twice-a-week practice and games on
Saturday. U12 division teams can be coed or all-girls.
Chapel Hill United is an advanced recreational
program for ages 5-9 years, designed for players looking
to develop and move up the competitive ladder. U6 Coed,
U8 Coed/Girls, and U10 Coed/Girls divisions.
NEW at Rainbow! High School program for ages
14-17. Games will be played in a small-sided format
on Sunday evenings as well as "pick-up" on Fridays. A
great program for players who want to continue playing
without the demand of a competitive league.
Adult Divisions for ages 18 and up, including
adult (Wiseley), over 40 division (Wisers), and Women
Only division. (Finally a division for women! Soccer
moms can also be SOCCER PLAYING MOMS!) Two practices
a week and a game on Saturday. A great way to exercise,
have fun, and meet new people.
www.rainbowsoccer.org
(919) 967-8797
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Triangle United Soccer
Association
Triangle United Soccer Association is the premier
soccer organization for soccer in
the Chapel Hill area, with programs for all levels, ages &
skills: Micro (Recreation), Woodcroft (Recreation), YDA (Youth
Development Academy), Challenge, and Classic. Tryouts for
the competitive programs take place each Spring (May-June) to
form teams for the following school year (August-May). Players
are placed on teams based on ability and age.
http://www.triangleunited.org
(919) 942-1995
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i9 Sports Durham Soccer Program (Click for
current Chapel Hill/Durham locations/times)
More about i9 Sports:
i9 Sports programs do not require
tryouts, all players get equal playing time
regardless of skill level, and i9 Sports always has
a staff member at the facility. There is only a one
day a week time commitment (practice and games on
the same day), and all coaches are background
checked. The i9 Sports programs are designed to
allow you to have more family time, by meeting only
one day a week. i9 Sports also focuses on good
sportsmanship for all! Each week the children are
taught a sportsmanship lesson and have the
opportunity to win a sportsmanship medal.
Visit the i9 Sports Chapel Hill & Durham website for
more information about i9 Youth Sports in Chapel
Hill, Durham and RTP.
(919) 425-2105.
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Orange County
Soccer at the Chapel Hill/Carrboro YMCA
2011 Chapel Hill/Carrboro YMCA Soccer
Ages: 3 years ? 6th Grade
Spring
Registration: January Season: April ? May
Fall Registration: July Season: September ? Early
November
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Chatham Soccer League
Chatham County residency not required. Both
recreational and competitive leagues available.
www.chathamsoccerleague.org
(919) 542-6544.
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Smith Soccer Field
Located behind Chapel Hill High School; (A joint project of the Town of Carrboro, Orange County
and the
Chapel Hill-Carrboro School system.). Open Play for the Spring (through May
31st) is Friday 4:00 pm until Dark. The field also may be
reserved by groups.
(919) 918-7364.
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UNC
Soccer Camps for Boys and Girls
Residential and day summer soccer camps run by the UNC
Soccer Coaches for boys (Carolina
Soccer Camp) and girls
(North Carolina Girls' Soccer
Camp).
Web Sites: www.carolinasoccercamp.com
(boys) and www.ncgsc.com
(girls)
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Swimming |
Year-Round &
Summer Swimming Lessons |
Chapel Hill
Community Center Pool: Year-round lessons for
all ages, and a class for infants 6 months to children 3
years old. 120
South Estes Drive, (across from the Main Post
Office and University Mall; 1 1/2 miles NE of downtown Chapel Hill ).
www.chapelhillparks.org.
(919) 968-2790 or (919)
968-2784.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA: Swimming lessons
offered for all ages, in the Spring, Summer and Fall, and
a class for infants 6 months to children 3 years
old.
980 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill,
NC. www.chcymca.org.
(919) 942-5156.
Chapel
Hill Tennis Club - Tennis & Swimming!
Chapel Hill Tennis Club (CHTC)
is one of the major tennis, swim, fitness and
recreational facilities in North Carolina operating as a
non-profit member owned organization. CHTC features a
beautiful Clubhouse and expansive grounds, 29 Tennis
Courts, 4 Indoor Tennis Courts, 2 Platform Tennis
Courts, a Fitness Center, Fitness Programming, an
Olympic Pool, Aquatics Programming, a Super-Loop
Waterslide, Pool ? Clubhouse Slice Bar Caf? a full
service Pro Shop and an awesome Calendar of Events /
Programming. Chapel Hill Tennis Club has an exceptional
and experienced staff of experts relentlessly dedicated
to your family's year-round fun.
403 Westbrook
Dr., Carrboro, NC 27510 (919) 929-5248
Hollow Rock
Racquet & Swim Club
Year-round tennis & swimming; indoor and outdoor;
fun family events!
5100 Erwin Rd. Durham, NC 27707
(919) 489-1550
Meadowmont
Swimming Pool - now run by the Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA
Visit
www.chcymca.org
for more information.
301 Old Barn Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27517.
Triangle Sportsplex: Year-round lessons for
all ages, and a class for infants to children 2 1/2 years
old. 1 Dan Kidd Drive (off U.S. 70 Business),
Hillsborough, NC. www.trianglesportsplex.com.
(919) 644-0339.
The Wellness Center at Meadowmont: Year-round
lessons for various ages and a class for infants 3 months
to children 2 1/2 years old. 100 Sprunt St. (off
N.C. 54), Chapel Hill, NC. www.uncwellness.com
(919) 966-5500.
Chapel Hill Summer Swim League CHSSL
From the website: Chapel
Hill Summer Swim League is a seasonal recreational
league run by volunteers. The purpose of the Chapel Hill
Summer Swim League is to sponsor organized age group
swimming competition during the summer for teams
comprised of swimmers from the league's member clubs. It
is the philosophy of the CHSSL to allow maximum
participation in swimming competition in an environment
that encourages and teaches:
1. Improvement of swimming skills in an enjoyable
atmosphere
2. Understanding that healthy competiton is fun and that
good
sportsmanship is emphasized
3. Contact, team spirit, and friendship among swimmers
of all skill levels
Click here to Contact CHSSL
CHSSL Member Clubs:
Chapel Hill Country Club/Ridgewood (CHCCR)
Chapel Hill Tennis Club (TCST)
Exchange/Sunset Creek (EXSC)
The
Farm/Meadowmont (FSRA/Y)
Heratige Hills/Community Center (HHCC)
Hollow
Rock/Stone Ridge/Sports Plex (HRHST)
Southern
Village/Governor's Club (SVGC)
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Recreational
Swimming
Also see Water
Fun listings in the CHillKids Year Round Fun guide for more recreational
swimming.
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Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation Swimming
Chapel Hill Community Center Pool and the A.D. Clark Pool (at
Hargraves Recreation Center)
Leisure Swim swimming classes, Aqua Aerobics Classes, Summer Youth
Swim Team, and more.
Chapel Hill Community Center Pool:
120
South Estes Drive, (across from the Main Post
Office and University Mall; 1 1/2 miles NE of downtown Chapel Hill ) (919)
968-2790.
A.D. Clark Pool (at Hargraves
Recreation Center): 216 Roberson St., Chapel Hill 27516 (2 blocks North of Rosemary St. between downtown Chapel Hill and
Carrboro.) (919) 685-1535.
For the pool schedule and classes, check the website
or call the Information Hotline (919-685-8316) or contact the Front Desk Attendant (919-968-2790).
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Chapel
Hill Tennis Club - Tennis & Swimming!
403 Westbrook
Dr., Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 929-5248
Chapel Hill Tennis Club (CHTC)
is one of the major tennis, swim, fitness and
recreational facilities in North Carolina operating as a
non-profit member owned organization. CHTC features a
beautiful Clubhouse and expansive grounds, 29 Tennis
Courts, 4 Indoor Tennis Courts, 2 Platform Tennis
Courts, a Fitness Center, Fitness Programming, an
Olympic Pool, Aquatics Programming, a Super-Loop
Waterslide, Pool ? Clubhouse Slice Bar Caf? a full
service Pro Shop and an awesome Calendar of Events /
Programming. Chapel Hill Tennis Club has an exceptional
and experienced staff of experts relentlessly dedicated
to your family's year-round fun.
Summer Memberships Available.
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Chapel
Hill-Carrboro YMCA
980 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (Historic Airport Rd.), Chapel
Hill, NC.
Swim team, free swim, and swimming lessons offered for all ages
(classes for children and for adults), in the Spring, Summer and Fall,
and a class for infants 6 months to children 3 years old.
Call for information about recreational swimming.
(919) 942-5156.
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Hollow Rock
Racquet & Swim Club
Tennis & Swimming!
5100 Erwin Rd. Durham, NC 27707
(919) 489-1550
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Jordan
Lake State Recreation Area
280 State Park Road, Apex, NC 27523.
Lake swimming, hiking, picnicing, boating, camping, bald-eagle
watching and more. $5
fee per car, $3 for senior citizens ages 62 and older, and $10 per bus.
Separate fees are charged for picnic shelter reservations and campsites.
Offers a C.A.S.T. learn to fish program (Catch a Sure Thing) for ages
6-12; pre-registration required. Saturdays, 9:30am-11:30am.
(919) 362-0586.
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Meadowmont
Swim Club - The Meadowmont Pool now is part of the YMCA - great fun
for everyone!
301 Old Barn Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27517.
Annual and seasonal memberships
available; or swim for the day. Either pay by the day, or you can
buy an Admission Pass for multiple visits. The Meadowmont swimming
facilities offer activities for the whole family and include a regulation size lap pool;
fun pool with a 98-foot water slide, raindrop and shoreline entry; band shell within the pool deck for entertaining;
children's playground; park gazebo; sand volleyball court; basketball goal;
a clubhouse with snack bar and kitchen for catered events, and
more. Year-round activities for various ages, including themed summer-camp programs.
Summer camps, birthday party options also available.
(919) 945-0640.
See also the Wellness
Center at Meadowmont - Aquatics
100 Sprunt St. (off N.C.
54), Chapel Hill, NC. The UNC membership-based Wellness Center
at Meadowmont has two indoor pools (a 5-lane, 25-yard fitness pool and a warm water therapy pool)
and offers swimming lessons year-round.
(919) 966-5500.
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Stoneridge/Sedgefield
Swim and Racquet Club
Swim team, swim lessons, diving
boards, summer camp, tennis, croquet, snack bar, clubhouse,
basketball. (Paid membership required).
6901 Turkey Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC.
(919) 967-0915
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Triangle SportsPlex
One Dan Kidd Drive (US70A) Meadowlands Business Park,
(off U.S. 70 BUsiness) Hillsborough, NC 27278.
Offers swimming, ice skating, hockey classes for children and
adults. Facilities include ice rink, swimming
pool, a gym and aerobics classrooms. Also the home
of "Kidsplex" summer day camps, after school
camps, and holiday camps for kids.
(919) 644-0339.
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Tennis |
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Chapel
Hill Tennis Club - Tennis & Swimming!
403 Westbrook
Dr., Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 929-5248
Chapel Hill Tennis Club (CHTC)
is one of the major tennis, swim, fitness and
recreational facilities in North Carolina operating as a
non-profit member owned organization. CHTC consists of a
beautiful Clubhouse and expansive grounds, 29 Tennis
Courts, 4 Indoor Tennis Courts, 2 Platform Tennis
Courts, a Fitness Center, Fitness Programming, an
Olympic Pool, Aquatics Programming, a Super-Loop
Waterslide, Pool ? Clubhouse Slice Bar Caf? a full
service Pro Shop and an awesome Calendar of Events /
Programming. Chapel Hill Tennis Club has an exceptional
and experienced staff of experts relentlessly dedicated
to your family's year-round fun.
Summer Memberships Available.
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Hollow Rock
Racquet & Swim Club
Tennis & Swimming!
5100 Erwin Rd. Durham, NC 27707
(919) 489-1550
Hollow Rock Tennis offers
year-round tennis & swimming, as well as comprehensive
spring camps & summer camps focused on improving the health and wellness of your
child! By becoming more active and participating in activities such
as tennis and swimming, your junior has the opportunity to improve
their problem solving, positive-thinking, and decision-making
skills. Tennis is also a total-body workout that burns more calories
than inline skating, cycling, and aerobics. Hollow Rock Tennis
lessons & camps are open to children ages 5 and above, and includes all levels of
play; from beginners who have taken up an interest in tennis, to
tournament level kids 18 and under. Take advantage of Hollow Rock's
one-of-a-kind lessons & camps run by the McDonald Group at Hollow Rock that
will get your child on the right path to success!
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National Junior Tennis League of Chapel
Hill - Chapel Hill Recreation & Parks Recreational
team tennis for boys and girls designed for beginner
level players. Lots of playing experience in
weekly practices and league matches. Teams are
formed at three court sites; register for the court site
nearest you.
(919) 685-8277.
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Youth and Adult
Tennis Lessons - Chapel Hill Recreation &
Parks
Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Lessons held at
the Phillips and Ephesus tennis courts. Dates
and registration information.
(919) 968-2784.
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Theatre |
Carrboro
ArtsCenter
300-G East Main St., Carrboro.
(919) 929-2787.
In the Summer
of 2013 (annual since 2005), the Missoula Children's Theatre
comes to town with the opportunity for 60 local kids (from 1st
through 12th grade) to perform in a musical production
(theatre summer Youth Program with a performance at the
end).
Learn more at the ArtsCenter website.
The Carrboro
ArtsCenter is looking for contributors to help establish
a Children's Performing Arts Conservatory!
For more information, call (919) 929-2787,
ext. 203.
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