The Daily Southerner, Tarboro, NC

Local News

May 18, 2012

Parks and Rec offers wide variety of summer activities

Staff Writer Mayah Collins

TARBORO — Summer is a time for excitement and a time to enjoy the warm weather through various activities.

And for the opportunity to explore your artistic, athletic or even adventurous side, the Tarboro Parks and Recreation Department welcomes children, adults and seniors to participate in a variety of summer activities, including athletic camps, water aerobics, dance classes, arts and crafts and a number of team-oriented programs.

The E.L. Roberson Center, Braswell Center, Braswell Park, M.A. Ray Center, Clark Pool, Clark Park, Indian Lake Park and Community Pool will be the sites of the various summer sessions.

Each program consists of either weekly or monthly sessions. Those interested are required to complete a registration application form, with payment, at the E.L. Roberson Center located at 305 W. Baker St. between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Classes are limited to residents on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Interested in day trips for your children during the summer?

In June and July, the youth will have the chance to interact with their peers for pure summer fun.

 On Saturday June 2, residents ages 8 and up can “Paddle the Tar River. While the extent of the adventure depends on the age of the paddlers, experienced river goers will be on-hand and full safety gear, including life jackets, will be provided and required.

The trip will begin at Bells Bridge and go to Riverfront Park, a distance of 11 miles and about 3 1/2 hours. Youngsters between ages 8-14 must sign up with an adult. The fee is $35 and you have a choice of canoe or kayak.

Then, on Wednesday, June 27, vehicles will leave at 8 a.m. for a trip to Kings Dominion in Doswell, Va. for youngsters between the ages of 8 and 13. Chaperones and adult supervision will be provided for the trip, which takes about three hours.

On Saturday, July 28, vehicles will leave for Greensboro for a day at Wet ‘n Wild Emerald Pointe for youngsters ages 8-16. Emerald Pointe is the largest water park in both Carolinas. Again, adult supervision and chaperones will be on-hand for the trip west, which should take about 2-1/2 hours.

A minimum of 10 children must sign up for either of the day trips and the cost is $30. Additionally, youngsters must bring their own money to purchase snacks and lunch on the day trips.

Here at home, a Movie on the Common chosen for the kid in all of us — “Babe the Gallant Pig” — will be shown at 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 16. Remember to bring your lawn chairs, blanket and snacks for this G-rated presentation under the stars.

And at 9:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4, the annual Independence Day fireworks celebration will be held at the Tarboro High School football stadium.

There are also two nature classes — fishing, for ages 4-8, and bird watching, for ages 8-12. The fishing classes will be held from 9 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesday between June 11-20 and July 9-18, while the bird watching class will be from 9-10 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday between Aug. 7-16.

For more information about summer schedules, visit the E.L. Roberson Center office, call 641-4263 or visit  HYPERLINK "http://www.Tarboro-NC.com" www.Tarboro-NC.com

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