The City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department is offering day camp experiences for children interested in sports. Camps include a skateboarding, swimming, tennis, and a five star sports camp that offers a variety of activities. Each camp varies in ages accepted, dates, and cost. More information about these camps and more at www.ashevillenc.gov/parks
From City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department
Press Release
Date: June 4, 2015
City of Asheville
Parks and Recreation DepartmentMedia Contact:
Sandra Travis
Phone: 828-259-5841
Email: stravis@ashevillenc.govSUMMERTIME SPORTS FUN WITH
ASHEVILLE PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER CAMPSAsheville, NC – Looking for a camp for your sports-minded child? The City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department still has a few slots open in camps that are great for children looking for a different type of camp experience!
Skateboard Camp
Camps are held at the Food Lion Skatepark for skaters ages 6 to 15 who wish to sharpen skills, focus on progression and have fun skating with peers. Week-long sessions will be held in June and July, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information on camp dates and to register, call the Food Lion Skatepark at 828-225-7184.Recreation Swim Club
Held at Recreation Park Pool, this camp is an introduction to competitive swimming. Instruction includes butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle. Participants should be ages 8 to 14 and able to swim 25 yards. Session 1 will be held June 30 to July 23 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Session 2 will be held July 11 to August 1 on Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m. The fee is $50 and Asheville City Residents receive a discount. For more information, contact Candy Shaw at 828-259-5800 or by email at chensleyshaw@ashevillenc.gov.Tennis Camp
Focuses on progressive skill development and play for ages 8 to 14. Camps will be held at Aston Park Tennis Center and run weekly from June 15 through July 30 from 3 to 6 p.m. Cost is $100 per week and Asheville City Residents receive a discount. For more information or to register, contact Laura Loftis at 828-251-4074 or lloftis@ashevillenc.gov.5 Star Sports Camp
A fun, fast-paced experience for ages 7 to 12 in various sports, learning skills and playing organized games of flag football, basketball, tennis, soccer, volleyball and more! This week-long camp will be held July 6 through 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fee for the week is $50 and Asheville City Residents receive a discount. Participants already enrolled in Parks and Recreation Teen & Playground can join for only $25. For more information, contact Seth Jackson at 828-259-5483 or sjackson@ashevillenc.gov.For more information about these camps and all of Asheville Parks and Recreation’s programs, visit www.ashevillenc.gov/parks, www.facebook.com/aprca, or call (828) 259-5800. Asheville Parks and Recreation: It’s where Asheville goes. . . to summer camp!
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