Hazel Parker Community Center
70 E.Bay St. Charleston 29401
The outside of Hazel Parker includes a newly refurbished playground with several play areas, dog run, basketball court, tennis court, and lots of green space for children to run and play. The indoors, renovated druing late 2008, includes several multipurpose rooms which often hold programs such as Micro Sports
Micro Sports help children 4-6 learn the basic skills of each sport prior to joining competitive play.
DATE: Tuesday’s and Thursdays from 4:30-5:30
September- Soccer, October-Kickball, November- Basketball
COST: $20 per sport
Start Smart
Start smart focuses are teaching your children the proper technique for kicking, hitting, catching and throwing a ball.
Spring 2010: Thursdays from 10:00am-10:45am (6 sessions: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6)
Fall 2010: Thursdays from 10:00am-10:45am (6 sessions: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21)
COST: $30
Kindermusik
Hazel Parker Playground
"Our Time" Unit: "Wiggles and Giggles"
More than 30 songs, 15 dances, and eight different instruments create these unique music activities designed to reflect the importance of movement in the life of a toddler.
DATE: FRIDAYS: (*8 Week Mini Session) August 28-October 16 10:15am
COST: Tuition: $96 Home Materials: $55 Registration:$5.00
"Family Time" Unit: "Here, There and Everywhere"
The five sub-themes center around different family outings: a visit with a friend, an outing at the park, a trip to the city, an afternoon at the aquarium, and a day on the farm. Move like animals with this unit’s story Flip-Flap, Sugar Snap!
DATE: FRIDAYS: (*8-Week Mini Session) 11:15 am (August 28-October 15)
COST: Tuition: $96 (Each additional child $60/Siblings under 6 months free)
Home Materials: $60 (1 set per family)
Registration: $5
* This is a year round program. Please call 958-6485 for future dates.
Suzuki "Twinkler" and Traditional Violin Lessons
Hazel Parker Playground
The Suzuki method, especially designed for the very young beginner, encourages the child to listen and imitate sounds just as we learn to speak. Beginning at age 3, students play on miniature violins. A performance ends the semester! Traditional violin lessons are also available for the older child through adult. Beginner & Advanced. All class times will be arranged at your convenience by the instructor.
DATE: Call 958-6485(day determined by you and instructor)
COST: SUZUKI "TWINKLERS" ages 3-8
Group Lesson: one 30 min. lesson per wk. ($129 for 3 month session)
Partner/Ensemble: one partner and one ensemble lesson per week ($387 for 3 month session)
Private/Ensemble: one private and one ensemble lesson per wk. ($560 for 3 month session)
Traditional Lessons: age 9-adult, one 30 min. lesson per wk.
(Group-$129/session Partner- $258/session and Private: $430/session)
* This is a year round program. Please call 958-6485 for future dates
Hola Amigos
An intro to the Spanish Language for children ages 2-3. Children will learn the language through songs, games and activities.
Fall: 10:00 - 10:45 am (6 sessions: 8/31, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12)
Winter: Call For Details
Spring 2010: Call For Details
Fall 2010: Call For Details
Contact information 958-6485
COST: $60
*Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
Junior Cotillion
Southern Protocol is pleased to offer Junior Cotillion. Classes are divided into a Level I for fifth and sixth grade students and Level II for seventh and eighth grade students. The Level I class will end with a small dance celebration and the Level II will end with a dinner & dance celebration. Each student will receive a notebook filled with handouts for each etiquette lesson and the dances they will learn. Southern Protocol offers children the opportunity to experience the joy of ballroom dancing and etiquette in an engaging and approachable atmosphere specifically designed for middle school students. The Cotillion training, learning both the technical aspects & social aspects of the dances and etiquette, builds confidence and self-esteem in each child that will transfer to high school, college, and adulthood.
Dates: 1/5, 1/19 2/2, 2/16, 3/2, 3/16, 3/30, 4/13, 4/27, 5/11, The Final Celebration TBA
Class times:
Level I: 3:30 Check-in
3:45-5:15 Instruction
Level II: 5:15 Check-in
5:30-7:00 Instruction
Cost: Level I: Cost $290; Level II: Cost $315
This includes all cost/materials/and end of cotillion Final Celebration and 5 months of instruction
Petite Protocol Summer 2010 Camp by Southern Protocol
Camp includes all supplies, afternoon snack, interactive and fun manners lessons that build self-esteem and self-confidence. We will cover proper introductions, body language, sending invitations, responding and writing a perfect thank you note, party manners, sportsmanship, phone/technology manners, and table manners including Continental vs. American style's of eating. Each day is filled with arts and crafts and games as we navigate both proper social skills and technical etiquette!
Date: Call for details
Ages: 4 to 8 years of age
Cost: $90 per student
Contact: Call 958-6485 for more information
Summer Camp by the Harbor
Each day will be packed with games and arts and crafts that will incorporate the theme of the week.
Ages: 4-10
Time: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Date: Call 958-6485 for more information
Cost: $60 per week
Junior Chef’s
A FUN introduction to cooking that will focus on kitchen safety, math skills, following directions as well as various cooking techniques.
Spring 2010: Call for details
Fall 2010: Call for details
AGES: 6-10
COST: $30 for 6 sessions
CONTACT: 958-6485
Youth Fishing Program
Come out and fish the beautiful waters of the Charleston Harbor while learning fishing skills and aquatic education. This 6 week program will cover casting, knot tying, fish identification, ethics, regulations and water safety.
Date: Mondays from 4:00 pm-5:00 pm ( 6 sessions: 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26)
Cost: $20
Ages: 6-10
Ping Pong Tournament
Come test your table tennis skills and enjoy food, drinks and music on your quest to become champion.
Ages: 13-18 years of age
Dates: Friday, April 23rd from 6:00pm- 7:30pm
Cost: Free
* You must pre-register for this event
The Quest for Hazel Parker’s Treasure
Receive a map and follow the clues to reveal Hazel Parker’s buried treasure. Gather prizes along the way.
Date: May 8th and October 9th from 11:00 am-11:45 am
Ages: 5-10
Cost: $5
* You must pre-register for this event
Adult Programs
21st Century Fitness: Beyond Pilates
A Pilates based formula of exercise to get in shape, maintain fitness and stay young at any age
WHEN: Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9am to 9:45am. Choose a schedule that works for you!
WHO: For Beginners or Advanced, Young or Mature, the Fit or Unfit. Positions are modified to your fitness level.
COST: $10 per class or $30 for 4 classes.
* OPEN ENROLLMENT so come try us out!
Taiko Drumming
Hazel Parker Playground
Drumming within a Taiko Ensemble is an exhilarating workout for the body and spirit. These beginning classes will weave traditional and modern rhythms into dynamic music of celebration.
FREE WORKSHOP ON SEPTEMBER 26, 10 am - 12:30 pm
Classes beginning in October
Tuesday mornings (10/6 - 11/10) 9 - 10:30 am
Wednesdays (10/7 - 11/17) 6:30 - 8 pm
Cost: Six week session $60 + $5 nateruaks fee
Hazel Parker Playground's Annual Holiday Dance
Come out and celebrate the holiday season with music, crafts and food.
WHEN: Friday, December 18th from 6-8p.m.
COST: Free
*You must pre-register for this event