April 24, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Cedarock Park
April 29, 2019, 5:45 PM - 7:45 PM @ Guilford Mackintosh Park & Marina
A 3-mile hike on natural surface trails (roots, rocks, etc.) over rolling terrain with a few steep hills and a moderate pace. Wear comfortable closed-toe walking shoes or boots. Bring a water bottle and bug repellent. Trekking pole/hiking stick recommended. All ages welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. The hike starts promptly at 5:45 pm. Plan to arrive a few minutes prior to start time. Meet in the circular parking area at the end of the park road near the trail head. Restrooms are also available here. Registration required. www.BurlingtonNC.gov/Outdoors
April 22, 2019 - April 26, 2019 @ Thataways Youth Center
Dates: April 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 (closed April 19) Times: 7:30am - 6:00pm Ages: Elementary & Middle School Students Local schools will be out on Spring Break in April...so plan for your child to spend a FUN-day week with Burlington Recreation & Parks (BRPD) at Thataways Youth Center! Fundays features hands on activities, active play, and sometimes special guests too! Part-Time Afterschool Participants and Public can now pay online. If a child has not participated in a BRPD Afterschool or Funday this school year, a registration form will also be required.
April 24, 2019, All Day @ Lake Mackintosh Park & Marina at the Clubhouse (temporary indoor archery range)
Burlington Recreation & Parks invites youth to experience basic archery at the Lake Mackintosh Park & Marina’s Clubhouse. Participants will be taken through a lesson promoting safety and archery basics encouraging a focus on performing a proper shot: featuring an introduction to archery, safety on the range, using a string bow, and 11 steps of archery success through the NASP curriculum (http://naspschools.org/). Space is limited; all participants must pre-register and complete a registration form with liability waiver the day of the program.
April 24, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ John Robert Kernodle Senior Center
April 25, 2019, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Lake Mackintosh Park & Marina at the Clubhouse (temporary indoor archery range)
Burlington Recreation & Parks invites youth ages 9 to 16 who have completed “Basic Archery Instruction for Youth” with Burlington Recreation & Parks, back to the range for more practice. Participants will review standard safety and range procedures then spend the majority of the time shooting and trying out fun archery games. Space is limited; all participants must pre-register and complete a registration form with liability waiver the day of the program. Archery equipment will be provided so please leave all personal archery equipment at home. Participants may bring a water bottle with their name on it and a healthy nut free snack. We ask everyone to wear comfortable clothing, tennis shoes, and secure hair out of the face.
April 27, 2019, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ North Park
Come explore the science of organizations working throughout our community. The Fire Department, Touch-a-Truck, Stormwater Smart, and many more will be presenting hands-on activities and exhibits! This event is hosted by North Park Library and The Mayco Bigelow Community Center at North Park in collaboration with the North Carolina Science Festival.