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SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION OPENS
MARCH 1 @ 7 AM
Over 2,000 kids had a blast with us last summer, and now it's time to register for our 2022 camps, either online or in person at Town Hall. Visit this webpage for full details and a link to our camp guide with nearly 60 Sports and Recreation partial-day camps, as well as eight weeks of full-day camps!

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION TIMELINES:
Sports and Recreation Partial-Day Camps: Registration open to all on Tuesday, March 1.

Full-Day Camps: Only for these full-day camps, Cornelius residents will have priority registration starting Tuesday, March 1. Registration for remaining spots will open to the general public on March 8.
2022 Mayor's Fitness Challenge
Join us for this year's Kick-Off Event!
Sunday, March 6, 1-3pm
North Mecklenburg Park

Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville have come together again to host the 2nd Mayors' Fitness Challenge! Residents of each town will combine to become one team to win the title of Fittest Community. The challenge will last 8 weeks, starting March 6. Each week, participants will work to have the highest total of minutes. Let's go, Cornelius!!
Fitness Opportunities
For indoor programs at Town Hall, masks are now optional, and for indoor programs in our rec centers, masks are optional beginning March 7; participants are welcome to wear them if they choose to do so.

NOTE: Late registrations are accepted for any session and may be offered at a pro-rated fee. Just call us!
Tiny Blooms Youth Yoga: Separate six-week classes for ages 5-10 and 10-14 on Monday evenings at Bailey Road Recreation Center. Next sessions start March 14.
Exercise
Active Living Fit Club: Adults 50 and up will take part in active and functional resistance exercises to increase muscular strength and improve mobility and balance. Tuesday and Friday mornings at Town Hall. Next session begins March 29.
Tai Chi for Health: Separate six-week classes for beginner and intermediate students are available on Thursday mornings at Town Hall. New sessions start March 31 for ages 18 & up.
Camp Gladiator: This training program is designed to challenge and optimize your fitness and boost your stamina. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at Bailey Road Park and Tuesdays and Thursdays at Smithville Park. Fees vary; pay by the month.
Drop In
Senior Open Gym Pickleball moves from Sunday afternoons to Thursdays evenings, 6-8pm, at JV Washam Recreation Center starting March 10 (no pickleball on March 6). Ages 50 & up. Free
Adult Open Gym Basketball is returning! Join us on Tuesday nights, 6:30-9pm, at Bailey Road Recreation Center starting March 8. Ages 18 & up. Free
Cardio Funk: Drop in for this high-energy class at Bailey Road Recreation Center on Saturday mornings, 9-10am, and on Monday nights, 6:30-7:30pm. $10 per class, pay at the door.
Join the Lake Norman Bridge Center on Thursdays, 12:30-4pm, at Town Hall if you have an interest in learning the game of bridge or want to develop your playing, bidding, and defense skills! All ages and skill levels are welcome. $5 per day, pay at the door.
Athletics
thank you kids
We are grateful to our Youth Basketball League Sponsors, and we encourage you to thank them too! Access our sponsors' links for more information.!

Title sponsor: Haversack
Teen Council
Want to meet new friends or have something fun to do that looks great on your college application? Open to all teens in our area, the LKN Teen Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 6:30pm.
March 2022 Director's Corner

As a camp counselor, you get to be a role model, with a real opportunity to make a positive impact on children’s lives; you get to boost your resume, since many recruiters see former counselors as great communicators, leaders, team players, and creative thinkers; you get paid to be fun, as you show your campers how to make crafts, learn new games, and have a good time; you gain interview material, gathering answers to future questions that start with, “Tell us about a time…”; and you will learn so much about yourself, as you hone your leadership skills and discover your inner creativity. 

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner described his days as a summer camp counselor as some of the most valuable leadership training he had ever had. Apply today to work for us this summer and find out for yourself!
Pickleball
Lake Norman Pickleball Association (LNPA) is offering two, four-week sessions of pickleball lessons on Tuesday evenings at
Torrence Chapel Park
April 5- May 3
(no lessons April 19).
Choose from Pickleball 101 for Beginners
and Pickleball 102 for Advanced Beginner/ Intermediate players. Spaces are limited.
$55 for LNPA members
$65 for non-members
Have your next party in the park! As we head into spring, why not host your event at one of our park shelters?
Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 2
Robbins Park

Saturday, April 9
Robbins Park

Thursday, April 14
Robbins Park

Saturday, April 23
Downtown Cornelius

Saturday, April 30
Robbins Park
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Register Now for These Nature Programs Coming in April
Robbins Park Trail Head
Thursday, April 14, 10-11:30am
Robbins Park
Laura Domingo, a naturalist with Mecklenburg County, will be leading the hike and discussing the wildlife along the way. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No pets or strollers allowed. Free to attend; pre-registration encouraged.
Child with frog
Tuesdays, April 19-May 24
6:30-7:30pm, Robbins Park and Westmoreland Athletic Complex

Does your child love nature? Fascinated by animals and insects? Check out the next session of this popular, outdoor nature program for ages 7-12, led by Pamela Lewis with Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists.
21445 Catawba Avenue
Phone: 704-892-6031
P.O. Box 399
Cornelius, NC 28031