Services: Recreation Services
The Recreation Division is dedicated to being the leading provider of cost-effective recreation programs that encourage inclusive/multi-cultural participation, active living, and lifelong learning.
Staff:
Recreation Services Supervisor, 252-972-1170
Chris Koufopoulos, Recreation Program Coordinator, 252-972-1135
Rebecka Morgan, Recreation Program Supervisor, 252-467-4902
Registration Forms
School Programs
The City of Rocky Mount is now offering after school locations at the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences. Daily, children will receive a nutritious snack to begin the program while transitioning into completion homework. At our school programs, completing homework is a very important aspect of the after school program. Children will work with staff in a small intimate setting to reinforce lessons taught at school. Also, children will participate in recreation program such as arts & crafts, STEAM activities, and sports.
Our staff are very dedicated in providing a quality service to all that attend. Our staff goes through a rigorous application process to become part of the after-school process. This process includes a thorough interview assessment, back-ground checks, and drug-testing.
After School care follows the Nash/ Rocky Mount School systems scheduling. Because of this, we are not always able to provide full day care for the charter, private or academy schools. All children will be picked up and or provided care on dates where they have early release. We will operate on these days on a modified schedule of 7:30am – 6pm at the Imperial Centre, with drop off from 7:30am-9am. Our sites are open except in the cases of City of Rocky Mount holidays or inclement weather.
After-School Program Application
Locations
Imperial Centre*
*Transportation provided for: Fairview, DS Johnson, RM Prep, Edwards, Parker, OLPH, Baskerville, Benvenue, Englewood, Rocky Mount Middle & Winstead
Times
Imperial Centre: 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cost
- After School Program City Resident: $80.00 per month/per child
- After School Program Non-Resident: $120.00 per month/per child
- Transportation: $50.00 per month/per child
Dates
- August 29, 2022- June 2, 2023; Monday – Friday
- Closed on City of Rocky Mount Holidays & for inclement weather
Specialized Recreation
Specialized Recreation
The City of Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation Department is committed to serving Rocky Mount residents and visitor’s regardless of ability. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, our department is committed to ensure accessible programs and services.
Special Populations
Special Populations is dedicated to provide recreational opportunities for developmentally challenged individuals from age three to senior adult. Special Populations is divided into three sub-sets: Therapeutic Recreation, Community Outreach, and Inclusion.
Therapeutic Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation consist of Special Olympics. Nash County Special Olympics offers training and competition at the local, state, and national levels. Competitive programs offered are:
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Athletics
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Aquatics
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Bocce
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Bowling
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Basketball
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Softball
Special Olympics
In May of 1970, the “Flame of Hope” was lit at the first North Carolina Special Olympics State Games. This Olympic tradition, and the courageous success of these Special Olympic athletes, marked the beginnings of a new and exciting movement in North Carolina, including the Rocky Mount/Nash Special Olympics Program.
Current Special Olympic Committee Members are: Chris Koufopoulos (Coordinator), Shirley Freeman, Mark Davis, Harriet Brown, Gloria Collins, Chris Silver, Cynthia Vierheller, Irene Brown.
The Rocky Mount/Nash Special Olympic Program has multiple credentials of its own. These include:
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1st local program in the State of NC to represent the State twice in the prestigious Penn Relays.
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1st local program in the State to travel internationally to represent the US in the Althea Gibson Jamaican Relays in Kingston, Jamaica.
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1st program in NC to participate in the 1992 Olympic Trials in New Orleans, LA to compete on a national level.
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Recipient of the U.S. Air/North Carolina Special Olympics Commitment of Excellence Award in Athletics.
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Selection to represent the State at the 1995 World Games in Connecticut.
Community Outreach
Community Outreach offers programs and services for individuals with developmental/intellectual impairments. Programs offered are:
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Dances: Halloween Party, Winter Dance, Valentines Dance, and Prom
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B.I.N.G.O.
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Karaoke
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Art Projects
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Monthly Outings
Inclusion Services
Inclusion within the Parks and Recreation Department means that individuals with disabilities are welcome to participate in the same recreation programs/services as their peers without disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are provided to enable an individual’s successful participation in a program. Examples of reasonable accommodations include:
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Ongoing training for support staff.
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Enhance staff/participant ratio (two weeks notice).
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Adaptive equipment and/or supplies.
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Accessible transportation provided as part of program/services (two weeks’ notice).
What is not a reasonable accommodation:
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Separate areas or alternate activities for a significant portion of program.
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Exception to minimum program guidelines.
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Individualized Therapy within a program.
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Purchasing customized devices.
Summer Camps
If you are seeking a fun filled summer program for your child/children ages 5-12, the City of Rocky Mount Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp is for you. You will find that our camps offer skills in arts and crafts, outdoor sports, swimming, skating, field trips to amusement parks and overnight camping, and a variety of other fun activities. Your child/children will make new friends, learn new games and visit interesting locations that are both educational and fun. Lunch and a snack are provided daily in our camps.
Download the registration form or click here to register online.