DON'T FORGET -

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 18th. 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

Lifeguard Training Certifications - Starting April 8th
Are you 15 or older and looking for a great summer job or challenging career? Lifeguarding will help you develop skills and experiences that will be valued by colleges and future employers. Participants will learn the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Upon successful completion of the course, each new lifeguard will receive certifications in Lifeguard Training and Community First Aid vaild for (3) years and CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) valid for (1) year. For questions or additonal inormation please contact Cindy Lisk, Pool Director. (704) 282-4689 or via email at clisk@monroenc.org.

Registration Deadline: By Tues. 1st (no more than 15 students)
Ages: 15 years and older
Days & Times: Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm-9:30pm
COST:    $75.00 for members

               $125.00 for non-members
(visit April's progams for Lifeguard training on Tues/Thurs evenings)

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 23^rd - June 6^th              Mondays - Fridays 10a.m. - 7p.m.
June 9^th - August 22^nd           Mondays - Fridays 10a.m. - 8p.m.

May 23^rd – August 22^nd       Saturdays 10a.m. - 7p.m.
                                                 Sundays     1p.m. - 7p.m.

 Let's Do It Again - Check It Out!

Lifeguard Training Certifications - Starting May 3rd

This class is RESERVED specifically for those seeking employment at MAFC's water park or indoor
Are you 17 or older and looking for a great summer job or challenging career? Lifeguarding will help you develop skills and experiences that will be valued by colleges and future employers. Participants will learn the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Upon successful completion of the course, each new lifeguard will receive certifications in Lifeguard Training and Community First Aid vaild for (3) years and CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) valid for (1) year. For questions or additonal inormation please contact Cindy Lisk, Pool Director. (704) 282-4689 or via email at clisk@monroenc.org. Must pass a pre-course swim test to be eligible.

REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAMS 

	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 cornerstone 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)
MAFC Running Club	During weather permitting months, Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center has organzied runs for runners of all levels. Starting in April, feel free to join this group on Thursday evenings promptly at 6:00 pm. Each Thursday evening is a nature trail that outlines the perimeter of the Monroe Country Club golf course. No matter your running level, there are runs and runners there to assist and/or challenge. Interested in starting a run routine, want to develop experience before your first 5K road race . . . everyone is welcome! For more information please feel free to contact Julie Amidon, Fitness Room Director, by dialing (704) 282-4692 or via email jamidon@monroenc.org Dates: Thursday evenings (promptly @ 6:00pm) Ages: All welcomed Cost: FREE