CAN'T MISS EVENT's
Saturday Night Life - Middle School Social!
Are You Ready? - Saturday, May 17th
"Saturday Night Life - Aquatic Center Style" is a middle school social focusing on a fun, safe evening. It is 2.5 hours of groovin' & chillin' fun. 6th, 7th and 8th grade MAFC members can bring middle aged non-members. We'll provide the DJ and activities to a great time. Tickets are $3 for MAFc members and $5 for middle school guests. Pre-registration is required. This event will be supervised by MAFC staff and parents. So get dressed and get ready to sweat. Have mom and dad drop you off at the front and we'll have signs indicating where to pick up. For complete details, please do not hesitate to contact Mary Ked Driver, the Children's Program Director, dial (704) 282-4686 or by email at mdriver@monroenc.org
PRE-Registration required: sign up at the Front Desk
EVENT: Saturday, May 17th
Ages: middle schoolers in 6th, 7th & 8th grades
Time: 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Cost: $3.00 per for current/active MAFC members
$5.00 for a middle school guest of an MAFC member
(Parents, please remember that all MAFC rules and regulations apply. This event will not tolerate disreapectful behavior or actions deemed harmful or unsafe. Acting inappropriately will be subject for dismisal without refund)
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION – It's Here!
HURRY, SPOTS AVAILABLE!!
Join the Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center Summer Camp – The Coolest, Hottest Place in UnionCounty! We look forward to summer camp each and every year. We have as much fun with our Monroe Aquatics and FitnessCenter summer camp as the kids. Now is the time for you to register your kids for this coming summer. Saturday, March 8th starting at 8am, we will be accepting completed day camp registrations. Camp is 9 weeks this year but you pick and choose which weeks work for you – starting June 9th through August 8th. Pick some or all of the available 10 weeks that work best for you and make sure you have all the proper forms ready on March 5th. If you need a camp registration packet, and are an active-current MAFC member, contact Mary Ked Drive our Kids Progam Director (704) 282-4688 or mdriver@monroenc.org.
Registration: Saturday Mar. 8th from 8am - 11am
(Please remember registration is based on a first pay, first serve basis)
Ages: 5-12 years (must be MAFC active/current members and must have completed kindergarten)
Weeks: Any of the 9 weeks starting from June 9th running through the week of August 8th.
Fee: $90.00/wk for the first child $85/wk for each additional child. $20 deposit due at sign up.
(fee includes, camp t-shirt and Tuesday field trips - does not include fee for Thursday field trips)
IN APRIL '08
SCHOOLS OUT! - Friday April 25th
Let Your Kids Enjoy "TEACHER WORKDAY" With Us
Friday, April 25th, is a "teacher workday" for Union county public schools, both year round and traditional. If you do not want to be a kid referee all day long, then let your kids celebrate their day off with MAFC! We have a day filled with fun and adventure. This day promises to entertain and exhaust. We will take full adavantage of the amenities we have here at the Aquatic Center, also. So, parents make sure to pack a a hefty lunch as well as a towel and bathing suit plus any other daily amenities appropriate for the day.(bathing suite, towel, goggles, extra clothes and shoes). Space is limited and Teacher Workdays fill quickly. Please register your child in advance. Contact Mray Ked Driver should you have questions (704) 282-4686 or mdriver@monroenc.org.
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 25th
Ages: 5– 12 years
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $15.00 per child (bring a bagged lunch, we'll have plenty of snacks and refreshments)
(Parents, please remember that all Childcare rules and regulations apply. This event reserved for current/active MAFC members)
"TOTs-ER-CISE" - exercising little one's minds and bodies
We know healthy kids are happy kids and we hope to promote both with our TOTs-ER-CISE class. Modeled after our Kids-N-Motion class for the older kids, the TOTs-ER-CISE class will have age appropriate exercises supervised by Childcare staff for children who are of age to visit the Tots Corner childcare room. Children experience everything from Hula-hoops, jump ropes to practicing their balance on a floor high balance beam. They will surely have a healthy and enjoyable time. Make sure to have them registered and then meet in the gymnasium for your kids special exercise class. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mary Ked, the Children`s Program Director, dial (704) 282-4686 or by email at mdriver@monroenc.org
When: Tuesday, April 9th & Wed. 4/16 as well as Mon. 4/21
as well as May 7th, 13th and 22nd
Registration: 2 Days prior to the scheduled event
(reserved for active/current MAFC members. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult)
Ages: 2 – 5 years
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Cost: FREE
KID's QUEST
- It`s Back 
YOU`RE OUT!!!! - Dodgeball Style! - On April 16th (and 24th), Kid Quest will re-emerge and take the gymnasium by storm. We will enjoy such games as monkey ball, indoor soccer, balloon stomp and the ever-popular DODGE-BALL. Kids Quest is a FREE event for current/active MAFC members, but they need to be pre-registered if they want to participate. This can be done at the Front Desk. For complete details and the schedule for future Kids Quest events, please do not hesitate to contact Mary Ked, the Children's Program Director, dial (704) 282-4686 or by email at mdriver@monroenc.org
DATE: Tues. April 16th & Thursday, April 24th
AGES: 9-13 y/o
REGISTRATION: Children must be pre-registered by the Tuesday before the event
TIMES: 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
COST: FREE!
(Please remember, all Childcare rules and MAFC regulations apply)
In May '08
Parent’s NIGHT
OUT - Friday, May 16th
HEY, kids - ditch the parents and come hang with us! Tell your parents you’ve
noticed they need some time to themselves . . . it’s important that they get
some "me" time. All along we’ve planned an "awesome"
evening for yourself and your friends here at the AquaticsCenter "Parent’s Night Out." Games, snacks,
movies and more! Pre-registration is required, so grabe your bathing suits,
call your friends and get mom or dad to sign you up!!
Date:
Friday, May 16th
Registration Deadline: May 14th
Ages: 5 – 12 years
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $10.00 per child
We're 10 Years Old . . . And We're Ready to Celebrate!
The Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us on Saturday, May 31st for our 10th FIT-versary! We will host our first ever Fit-versary 3K Family Walk/Run event as well as rides, food and a stroll down memory lane. The FIT-versary 3K and events are FREE and open to all current/active MAFC members.
From 10a-2p, Saturday, May 31st = MAFC's 10th FIT-versary
10am = festivities begin
10:30am = 1st ever MAFC 3K Family Walk/Run
11:00a-2pm = food, fun and FREE rides
If
you have questions are need additional information, please do not
hesitate to contact Mary Ked Driver, MAFC Program Director. Dial (704)
282-4686 or via email at mdriver@monroenc.org
WaTer PaRk OpENs - Friday, May 23rd Memorial Day Weekend
Just a few Waterpark reminders and tid-bits of information:
Our hours of operation will be:
May 23rd - June 6th Mondays
- Fridays 10a.m. - 7p.m.
June 9th - August 22nd Mondays - Fridays 10a.m. - 8p.m.
May 23rd – August 22nd Saturdays 10a.m. - 7p.m.
Sundays
1p.m. - 7p.m.
Waterpark
Birthday Parties are available Mondays -
Fridays (excluding holidays) for 15 children.
Fee: $85 (Call the front desk for
more information)
Remember, we love to have guest, BUT we do not want to dis-place our
monthly paying members with too many guests. Therefore, MAFC has a guest
policy for
the water park that differs from the main facility. During May, June,
and holiday weekends
guests are allowed Monday through Thursday to prevent overcrowding for
our members. No guests are permitted on holidays or on weekends until after July 11th.
BASKETBALL CHAMP CAMP - developing basketball fundamentals
- 3 Camps To Choose From . . . OR Make It All Of Them -
June 23-27 July 14-18 July 21-25
Each practice lasts for 2 hours (from 9:30am - 11:30am). Please make sure to arrive on time. Kids will practice basic drills and findamentals together. However, to maximize time and effort, skill levels will determine scrimmages and even more advanced lessons. Each camp costs $50/child and $45 for any additional 9-15 year olds. Total amount is due at time of registration. Registration is required and participants need to be a current and active MAFC member.
For
Additional information or if you need specific questions answered,
please feel free to contact Mary Ked Driver our Program Director. Call
(704) 282-4686 or via email at mdriver@monroenc.org.
"TOTs-ER-CISE" - exercising little one's minds and bodies
We know healthy kids are happy kids and we hope to promote both with our TOTs-ER-CISE
class. Modeled after our Kids-N-Motion class for the older kids, the
TOTs-ER-CISE class will have age appropriate exercises supervised by
Childcare staff for children who are of age to visit the Tots Corner
childcare room. Children experience everything from Hula-hoops, jump
ropes to practicing their balance on a floor high balance beam.
They will surely have a healthy and enjoyable time. Make sure to have
them registered and then meet in the gymnasium for your kids special
exercise class. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact Mary Ked, the Children`s Program Director, dial (704) 282-4686
or by email at mdriver@monroenc.org
When: Wednesday, May 7th, Tues. May 13th and Thurs. May 22nd
Registration: 2 Days prior to the scheduled event
(reserved for active/current MAFC members. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult)
Ages: 2 – 5 years
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Cost: FREE
KID QUEST 
Kids Quest is perfect for those who have
aged out of childcare but not quite ready to take on the rigors of the Fitness
Room. Kids Quest is a FREEevent but kids must be
pre-registered. Each KidsQuest event involves fun, active movement, supervision
and challenge. We look to engage
kids with activities appropriate for their age group that involve getting up and about. For
complete details of the October schedule, please do not hesitate to contact
Mary Ked, the Children’s Program Director, dial (704) 282-4686 or by email
atmdriver@monroenc.org
DATE: Tuesday, May 13th
& Thursday, May 22nd
AGES: 9-13
y/o
REGISTRATION:
Children must be pre-registered 2 days prior to the scheduled event
TIMES: 6:15
p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
COST: FREE!
(Please
remember, all MAFC Childcare rules and regulations apply)
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REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
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Traditional Okinawan Karate
For Kids and Adults
Isshin-Ryu Karate is a traditional Okinawan form of Karate that became very popular with Marines stationed in Okinawa during and after WWII. It emphasizes self-discipline, basic stances, kicks, hand techniques and self defense techniques. Our limited class sizes provided more indiviualized instruction and all classes are taught by black belts with a rank of 3rd degree or higher. Learn how to move, kick, punch and block properly focusing on respect as the keystone on which all true martial arts is built. A karate uniform is not necessary. Students should wear comfortable, loose clothing (sweats). Classes will accommodate beginning students as well as the advanced. Classes are for students 8 and older.
| For more information please visit one of our classes taught at the Aquatics Center or visit www.usik.org.
Sponsored by: Carolina Isshin Ryu Academy
Registration Fee: $25.00 and Class Fee: $25.00/month
Class Schedule
Ages 8 - Adult: 7:30pm - 8:30pm (Thursday evenings)
(Please call to reserve your place or feel free to watch and evaluate one of our Thursday evening classes) |
