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 Community
  Center, 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 forsupervised gym and/or drop-in program.  For more information call 
  the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department at 252-726-5083.