If your child is interested in going to a different type of camp that focuses on developing their athletic abilities, there’s still time to get that done this summer. Asheville Parks and Recreation has four different camps that each focus on a different type of activity.
Skateboard Camp
Week-long camps are held all summer long at the Food Lion SkatePark in downtown Asheville. Camps are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. till noon and are for skaters ages 6 to 15 who want to sharpen their skills, focus on progressing, and just have fund skating with other youth. Camps run each week through July 31. For more info or to register, call the Food Lion SkatePark at (828) 225-7184.
Recreation Swim Club
This is a great introduction to competitive swimming for any youth aged 8 to 14. Camp-goers must be able to swim 25 yards and will learn butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle. The camp is located at Recreation Park Pool located at 65 Gashes Creek Road. There are two sessions:
June 30 – July 23 on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
July 11 – August 1 on Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m.
For more info or to register, contact Kim Turner at (828) 232-4526 or by email at kturner@ashevillenc.gov
Tennis Camps
Tennis, anyone? Designed for youth ages 8 to 14, each 4-day camp focuses on progressive skill development and play. Camps are held Monday through Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Aston Park Tennis Center at 336 Hilliard Avenue. Three sessions are still coming up: July 6-9, July 20-23, and July 27-30. For more info or to register contact Laura Loftis at (828) 251-4074 or lloftis@ashevillenc.gov
5-Star Sports
a week-long camp with a ton of variety! Youth ages 7 to 12 will learn skills and play organized games of flag football, basketball, tennis, soccer, volleyball and more! All in one week! No way your child will get bored! The camp will be held at the Grant Center July 6-10 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To register or for more information, contact Seth Jackson at (828) 259-5483 or at sjackson@ashevillenc.gov
For more information on these and all Asheville Parks and Recreation’s programs, visit www.ashevillenc.gov/parks, www.facebook.com/aprca, or call (828) 259-5800.Asheville Parks and Recreation: Where Asheville goes to. . . play!
