Recreation Programs
Carteret County Parks and Recreation's Recreation Programs Division runs year-round programming that promotes the well being and health of County citizens. The department is proud to serve as the Carteret County sanctioned agency to run local games for North Carolina Senior Games and as the designated County agency for Special Olympics of North Carolina. For additional information on those programs go to Senior Games or Special Olympics.
County-Sponsored Programs
Senior Games Registration has begun. For schedule and forms, go to Senior Games page.
Core Fitness
Certified Instructor Connie Lewis is offering a new core training class at 6:15am on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting February 23. See Core & More for additional information. Registration form.
Dog Obedience Classes
  • Basic & Intermediate Classes
  • For dogs 6 months & up with owners/handlers age 16 or older.
  • Classes will be held at Swinson Park and Western Park and begin mid-September.
Click on Dog Obedience for information on registering.

Surfia's Boot Camp

BootCamp Same old cardio workout? Surfia offers a new and creative way to get your heart rate pumping! She is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer who offers workout classes in the fresh air at Swinson Park. To register bring the completed waiver to class. Click on Surfia's Boot Camp for times and dates and check out Surfia's website: www.fitnesstrainingbysurf.com.

Down East Fitness Classes

Classes are on hold until at least the first of March. Please call the department at the end of February for a more accurate re-start date.

Co-sponsored with Taylor Extended Care in Sea Level, these classes are directed by a nationally certified AFTA instructor and may include training in strength, flexibility, cardio, pilates and yoga, on Tuesdays & Thursdays. See the Flier for additional information, then sign up by filling out the Registration Form and Waiver and bringing both to class.

Camp Sunshine

Camp Sunshine is a Summer time week-long day camp for citizens with intellectual and/or physical challenges designed to be educational, healthy, and fun. Depending on the session, participants may tour the Maritime Museum, take a boat trip with Duke Marine Lab staff, walk a trail or ride horses, or camp out overnight.

CSIguana
CSFerry
CSGolf
Jamborees
These dances are held once a month on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm for citizens with intellectual and/or physical challenges at the Leon Mann Jr Enrichment Center, 3820 Galantis Drive in Morehead City. Each dance has a different theme and offers two hours of socialization, dancing, and snacks. For additional information, call 504-4262. The schedule follows:
March 17
May 19
September 15
April 14
June 16
October 20
July 21
November 17
 
August 18
December 15
County Recreation Programs Annual Calendar
RecCal