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Just for Teens
Teen programs are designed for participants ages 13 to 18.

Table of Contents:

  • Babysitting Training
  • Beginning Guitar
  • Cartoon & Lifelike Drawing
  • Chess
  • Chorus
  • Extreme Acting
  • Fishing Clinic
  • Kids World Kitchen
  • Mind Your Manners
  • Tap Dance
  • Special Events

  • Teen Talent Show
  • Town Hall Day for Teens
  • Tennis Classes

  • Tennis-Youth Beginner
  • Tennis-Intermediate Junior
  • Tennis-Adult Beginner
  • Tennis-Intermediate Adult
  • REC CONNECT -"On Line Registration link"

    Babysitting Training

    This babysitting training course offers first aid and safety training, developmental guideline and marketing strategies to obtain babysitting jobs. Participants will receive certification in infant and child CPR basic instruction. This class focuses on babysitting skills needed for children ages 2 & up.

    Instructor: Maria Mekeel

    Session I

    Course number 6239

    Ages: 11 & up Cost: $58
    Date: Friday & Saturday
    February 5 & 6
    Time: Friday: 4:00-8:00 PM
    Saturday: 9:00-11:00 AM
    Location: Century Center

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    Session II

    Course number 6240

    Ages: 11 & up Cost: $58
    Date: Friday & Saturday
    April 23 & 24
    Time: Friday: 4:00-8:00 PM
    Saturday: 9:00-11:00 AM
    Location: Century Center

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    Beginning Guitar

    In this beginning guitar class, students will learn to identify and understand time and key signatures, note values, scales, chord charts, musical form, and the elements of staff notation. The instructors will work with students on sight reading melodies and strumming rhythm patterns with open chords. Students will perform several tunes both individually and in ensembles. No class 3/29.

    Instructor: Maurice Balk

    Course number 7151

    Ages: 11 & up Cost: $133
    Date: Mondays, January 25-
    April 5
    Time: 5:30-6:30 PM
    Location: Carrboro Civic Club

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    Cartoon and Lifelike Drawing NEW!

    Come and learn the art of using simple shapes to build animal characters in both realistic and cartoon styles. Learn basic shading techniques using pencil and colored pencil (charcoal for older participants). Participants will also learn about composing a two-dimensional space to create depth. Come and discover your hidden talent for drawing! No class 4/1.

    Instructor: Shelly Hehenberger

    Session I

    Course number 7277

    Ages: 13 & up Cost: $42
    Date: Thursday, January 28-
    February 25
    Time: 4:45-5:45 PM
    Location: Century Center

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    Session II

    Course number 7279

    Ages: 13 & up Cost: $42
    Date: Thursday, March 11-
    April 15
    Time: 4:45-5:45 PM
    Location: Century Center

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    Chess

    Whether you consider yourself a helpless pawn when it comes to playing chess or a true knight in shining armor, a chess class can guide you on your way. In these classes you can knock over knights, wrangle with rooks, and bump off bishops. Besides, chess is one of the world's favorite games, and it's great for increasing concentration! No class 3/30.

    Instructor: Ashish Patel

    Session I

    Course number 7307

    Ages: 8-13 Cost: $42
    Date: Tuesdays, January 26-
    February 23
    Time: 5:30-6:30 PM
    Location: Century Center

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    Session II

    Course number 7308

    Ages: 8-13 Cost: $42
    Date: Tuesdays, March 16-
    April 20
    Time: 5:30-6:30 PM
    Location: Century Center

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    Chorus Class NEW!

    This class will consist of vocal warm-up exercises such as chords and scales with old and new show tunes alongwith some modern popular songs arranged for chorus. Students will also be exposed to arrangement and harmony techniques for running and operating a chorus.

    Instructor: Baxter Smith

    Course number 7273

    Ages: 16 & up Cost: $105
    Date: Thursdays, January 28-
    April 1
    Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
    Location: Century Center

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    Extreme Drama

    This class is for teens that want to explore the craft of acting as they get to know themselves better. Through exercises, games, movement, scene study, and improvisation the focus will be on the individual and discovering the internal talents. Students will be challenged and encouraged to act from truth, with vulnerability, strength, humor, joy and openness of spirit. No class 3/23 & 3/30.

    Instructor: Kate Finlayson

    Course number 6275

    Ages: 13-18 Cost: $128
    Date: Tuesdays, January 26-
    April 27
    Time: 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
    Location: Century Center

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    Fishing Clinics

    Learn about different fishing equipment, techniques, sites and regulations. You may even meet a fishing buddy or two! Supplies furnished. Bring a pole if you have one. Parents welcome. Call in registration required-918-7364.

    Instructor: Tom Mills

    Session I

    Course number 7149

    Ages: 15 & under Cost: Free
    Date: Saturday, March 20 Time: 9:00-11:00 AM
    Location: Anderson Park Pond

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    Session II

    Course number 7150

    Ages: 15 & under Cost: Free
    Date: Saturday, April 24 Time: 9:00-11:00 AM
    Location: Anderson Park Pond

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    Kids World Kitchen

    Come join this after school class if you would like to learn some cooking basics, make your own after school snacks and even learn to cook a complete meal for your family! No previous experience required, just an open mind and willingness to have fun. Please wear closed toe shoes. No class 3/30.

    Instructor: Lynn Wadford

    Session I

    Course number 6289

    Ages: 9-13 Cost: $58
    Date: Tuesday, January 26-
    February 23
    Time: 4:00-5:15 PM
    Location: Century Center

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    Session II

    Course number 6290

    Ages: 9-13 Cost: $58
    Date: Tuesday, March 9-
    April 13
    Time: 4:00-5:15 PM
    Location: Century Center

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    Mind Your Manners

    In this class children are taught table manners, telephone etiquette, essential social skills, and correspondence through a combination of role-play and hands-on involvement. The workshop concludes with a lunch at a local restaurant where the children can practice their skills. Transportation is provided by van. Seatbelts required. Please dress neatly.

    Instructor: Heidi Sawyer-Clark

    Session I

    Course number 6297

    Ages: 6-13 Cost: $30
    Date: Saturday, February 20 Time: 9:30-12:45 PM
    Location: Century Center

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    Session II

    Course number 7166

    Ages: 6-13 Cost: $30
    Date: Saturday, March 20 Time: 9:30-12:45 PM
    Location: Century Center

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    Session III

    Course number 7167

    Ages: 6-13 Cost: $30
    Date: Saturday, April 17 Time: 9:30-12:45 PM
    Location: Century Center

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    Tap

    This class is a tap and ballet combo class. This is a wonderful blend of two styles of dancing. Students will become familiar with rhythm and percussion in an upbeat tap portion of class followed by stretching and technique in ballet. These are solid foundations in body awareness and dance fundamentals. Eight weeks. No class 3/11.

    Instructor: Mary Avant

    Course number 7130

    Ages: 8-13 Cost: $50
    Date: Thursdays, January 28-
    March 25
    Time: 7:30-8:30 PM
    Location: Century Center

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    Teen Talent Show

    Whether you can rap, sing, dance or read a poem, come and show off your talent for your friends and family! Contestants must register for an audition which will be held on Thursday, May 20 from 5:30-9:00pm in the Century Hall. On Friday, May 28th contestants will perform for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes! Contestants must perform the same act at both the audition and the performance. Acts with inappropriate language, actions or clothing will not be selected for the performance. Acts must be no longer than 5 minutes. If a CD is used for accompaniment, it must be a karaoke track with no lead singer on the recording. No fee to particpate. Call 918-7371 with questions or to register.

    Course number 7173

    Ages: 13-18 Cost: $3 per person
    Date: Friday, May 28
    (Talent Show only)
    Time: 7:00-10:00 PM
    Location: Century Center

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    Town Hall Day for Teens

    This event gives teens an opportunity to learn about local government and meet town officials. Participants will have an opportunity to attend a board of alderman meeting and then plan their own mock board meeting. Enjoy pizza and soft drinks while you plan a mock board meeting of your own! Call in registration is required-918-7364.

    Course number 7175

    Ages: 13-17 Cost: Free!
    Dates: Tuesday, February 19
    (Briefly watch a live Board of
    Alderman meeting)
    Monday, March 1
    (Participate in your own
    mock Board of Alderman meeting)
    Time: 6:30-9:00 PM
    Location: Carrboro Town Hall

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    Tennis - Youth Beginner

    Learn tennis in a fast and fundamentally sound way, just like the best pros have. We'll learn to play so you can practice with friends and family. Discover the feeling, the rhythm, and improvisational movements of tennis. Competitive games help build confidence and motivation to improve. By cooperating in a group we help each other learn and value the enjoyment of the game. There will be time for some individual attention and you can ask questions. No experience or some experience welcome. Learn new possibilities and swing into action. Bring a racquet.

    Instructor: Ron Rudin

    Course number 6914

    Ages: 9-13 Cost: $39
    Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays
    April 20-May 6
    Time: 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
    Location: Wilson Park

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    Tennis - Intermediate Junior

    To enroll in this class you need to have developed all of the 'basic' skills so you can rally with some consistency. Continue to develop your tennis game by learning to swing like the pros. Learn to hit with variety, spins, and with game know-how. Stroke correction will help remove weaknesses and build confidence. Develop the ability to observe your own play and make smart choices for how to improve. We will have practice drills and games that are challenging and will provide tools for practicing on your own. Expect some surprises. Find new playing partners.

    Instructor: Ron Rudin

    Course number 6909

    Ages: 13-17 Cost: $39
    Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays
    March 16-April 6
    Time: 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
    Location: Wilson Park

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    Tennis - Adult Beginner

    Learn fundamentally sound tennis based on the methods used by the most advanced players and teachers. Easy to learn progressions bring fast results with regular practice. You will learn an all court game with emphasis on movement, rhythm and being in the moment. Although designed for beginners, you can also benefit if you've had some previous experience. There will be time for individual attention. You can practice with other students after/between classes. Bring a racquet.

    Instructor: Ron Rudin

    Course number 6907

    Ages: 16 & up Cost: $39
    Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays
    April 20-May 6
    Time: 6:15 PM-7:15 PM
    Location: Wilson Park

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    Tennis - Intermediate Adults

    For tennis players who have developed all the basic tennis skills after sufficient practice. At the least, you are fairly consistent playing at a medium pace, and you can play with some placement and variety. With stroke and fitness drills and individual instruction, you will learn to use spin, ball control, and team work in doubles. Error detection and correction will help smooth out the rough edges. Self-awareness, understanding professional strokes, and developing your own style will be emphasized. More advanced players are welcome as well. Students may continue to practice together after/between classes.

    Instructor: Ron Rudin

    Course number 6908

    Ages: 18 & up Cost: $39
    Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays
    March 16-April 6
    Time: 6:15 PM-7:15 PM
    Location: Wilson Park

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    REC CONNECT -"On Line Registration link"

    GET INVOLVED
    Much of the vitality of life in Carrboro is due to the active involvement of citizens in the community. Volunteers of all ages regularly share their talents, skills, and ideas by planning or assisting with large events, serving on town advisory boards, or coaching a youth sports team. While some activities require the contribution of many hours others call for only a few hours of time. Not only can you share your talents, you can have fun, make new friends and discover more about your town.

     

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