MOREHEAD CITY PARKS AND RECREATION

                
     Youth Basketball (Coed - Ages 7-8)

       Boys - A competitive program is offered for the following age groups:
       9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18 
     
       Girls - A competitive program is offered for ages 9-14.
   
       REGISTRATION ---OCTOBER


       Cut-off for age groups -- January 1
       Practices Begin Mid-November
       Games---January and February
       All Stars and Tournaments---March
              

       Registration fees:  City Residents--$20.00
       Non-City Residents--$25.00

       Jerseys for basketball and t-shirts and hats for tee ball and coach pitch
       baseball are included in the registration fee. Volunteer coaches are used and
       local groups and businesses are used as team sponsors.
     

  Purpose/Goals

  Municipal recreation and educational classes for Morehead city are provided and give
  a comprehensive and varied program of activities, services, and resources for its 
  citizens at all levels, from the pre-school to senior citizens. It is our department's
  desire to provide a recreation experinece designed to meet constructive and worthwhile
  goals of the individual participant, groups, and the community at large.

 
  After School Program

  The department sponsors an after school program for children attending Camp Glenn 
  Elemetary,Morehaed City Elementary and Morehead City Primary. The program is from 
  3:00-6:00 PM, Monday through Friday at a cost of $3.00 per day.  The cost for
  Teacher's Workdays and Holidays is $10.00 per day or $40.00 for a full week.
 

  The Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department offers multi child discounts, and
  only charges for days your child attends.  All educational programs are held at the 
  Morehead City Community Center, 1600 Fisher Street.  For more information on these
  programs or any other programs sponsored by Morehead City Parks and Recreation 
  Department, call 252-726-5083.

  
  Aerobics

  The aerobics class schedule is as follows:   Monday - Wednesday/Friday mornings
  from 9:00 -10:00 AM. Cost is $3.00 per class or $30.00 per month for unlimited 
  classes. All classes are held at the Morehead CommunityCenter, 1600 Fisher Street. 
  For more information call 252-726-5083.

  Ballet Classes

  The Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring ballet classes for 
  all ages.  The cost is $25.00 per month.  For class times and more information contact
  the instructor, Karol Hopkins at(252) 342-1726.
              

  Karate Classes

  For more information and class schedule, call Tony Southard at 252-247-5292.

 
  NCSF 8K Race

  The Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department sponosors this race in conjuction
  with the North Carolina Seafood Festival held on the Morehead City Waterfront the
  first weekend in October. This race attracts over 200 runners each year. Contact 
  Craig Lands at 252-726-5083.

  
  Visits from the Easter Bunny

  The Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor specialized "Visits
  from the Easter Bunny".  He will be available to visit any home, office or school in 
  Carteret County, from Saturday,March 21st through Saturday, April 11th. The price of
  the visit is $30.00.  For more information call 726-5083.

  
  Easter Egg Hunt

  The Morehead City Easter Egg Hunt will be moved to Rotary Park on Mayberry Loop Road.
  The Easter Egg hunt will be held on Saturday, Aprill 11th at 10:00am.  Designed for
  children 12 and under, the hunt will consist of over 10,000 eggs, as well as three 
  grand prizes.  For more information call 252-726-5083.

  
  July 4th Celebration

  The waterfront in Downtown Morehead City comes alive on the 4th of July with fireworks
  and a street dance that follows.  Over 5000 people enjoy the festivities.  For more
  information call 252-726-5083.

 
  Sports Tournaments

  At various times during the year the Department participates and sponosors basketball,
  softball, tennis, and table tennis tournaments.  These events are held at various
  locations in the county as  well as other cities and towns.  For more information 
  call 252-726-5083.

  
  Carteret County Senior Games

  The department serves as one of the senior games host sites and also helps coordinate
  the events and facilites that are used during the week long competition. The games
  attaract about 135 participants and 75 volunteers each year. For more information
  call 252-726-5083.

  
  Saturday in the Park Concert Series

  Various musical groups offer free concerts each summer from Memorial Day through
  Labor Day.  These concerts are every Saturday evening from 7:00 pm - 8:20 pm. For more
  information, please call Susan Drake at 252-726-5083.

 
  Summer Camp Program (From: June - August)

  The Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department sponosors an eight-week Summer Camp
  Program for children ages 3-12. Over 200 children participate in the Monday-Friday Day
  Camp Program.  A staff of over 20 handle the daily activities and field trips. The 
  department promotes fun recreational and educational activities inthe daily program of
  games, sports, arts and crafts and field trips. For more information call 252-726-5083.

  Other programs are offered at various times during the year and are held at the Morehead 
  City Community Center, 1600 Fisher Street.  The department is open 6 days a week, Monday
  - Friday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, Saturdays from 1:00 - 6:00 pm. The facility houses weight
  room, gameroom, gym and meeting room that is open to the public for supervised gym and/or
  drop-in program.  For more information call the Morehead City Parks and Recreation 
  Department at 252-726-5083.