Leisure Programs
The Morganton Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of activities for everyone! Be sure to call (828) 438-5350, or 438-5241 to find out more about available recreation programs.
Ballroom & Line Dancing
Anyone interested in Ballroom or Line Dancing is invited to meet at the H. Clinton Foust, Jr./Collett Street Recreation Center on Monday's. Light refreshments will be served.When: Monday's at 7:00 pm
Where: Collett Street Rec. Center
Cost: FREE
For more information, please call (828) 413-4002 or (828) 413-4004.
Banjo Lessons
Beginner and intermediate group lessons.
Ages: 5+ (must have own banjo)
Instructor: Gary Leonhardt and Greg Deal
When:
- One hour classes on Monday and Tuesday
- Classes start at 1:00 pm • 2:00 pm • 3:00 pm • 4:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Register at Collett Street Recreation.
Bellydance Classes with Reyna & Rick
Wear comfortable easy to move in clothes & a coin scarf if you have one. Class is taught barefoot, in socks or wearing flexible shoes. Bring water!
Reyna and RickBellyFit: Easy to learn, high energy dance moves that will tone muscle, burn fat, and get you healthy in no time! Tuesday from 6:00 - 7:00PM
Bootcamp: Drills and more drills to sharpen your skills. Drop in anytime at any level. Thursday from 7:30 – 8:30PM
Bellydance Basics: Learn Technique, posture, strength training and Level 1 Combos. Classes run in monthly sessions. Tuesday from 7:00 - 8:00PM
Intermediate Class: Learn the level 2 combos, formations and transitions. Classes run in monthly sessions. Thursday from 6:00 - 7:30PM
Class rates for City residents
- BellyFit & Bootcamp OR Technique: $25/month, $5/child w/adult
- Technique with BellyFit & Bootcamp: $30/month. $5/child w/adult
- BellyFit Drop in: $5/ class, $2/child w/adult
- Rates for Non-City Residents: Add $7 to monthly rates, Adults add $2 to drop in rate.
Mountain View Recreation Center, 645 First St, Morganton
For more info: Robin "Reyna" Dawman This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 443-3459.
Drum Lessons
Drum lessons for all ages and skill levels.
Instructor: Bobby Pearson
When: Monday-Thursdays at 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm, and 5:30 pm
Where: Collett Street Recreation Center
Cost: for 5 classes
- 30 minute session is $20.00
- 45 minute session is $25.00
- 1 hour session is $30.00
For more information call the Contact Collett Street Recreation Center at (828) 438-5350.
GUITAR with Miguel Pico Ages: 5+
Beginner and intermediate group lessons. Must have own guitar.
When:
- One hour classes are on Tuesday or Thursday
- 2:00 p.m. • 3:00 p.m. • 4:00 p.m. • 5:00 p.m. • 6:00 p.m.
Cost: 4 lessons: $30.00 for city residents / $40.00 for non-city residents
Register at Collett Street Recreation Center.
Skeet and Trap
When:
- Wednesday: 3:00 pm - dark
- Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Sunday: 1:00 pm - dark
Where: 400 Quarry Road up from Vulcan Rock Quarry
Cost per round: $3 city residents / $4 non-city resident (25 skeet per round
Stained Glass Class - Beginning and Beyond/Mosaics
Instruction on how to cut glass, foil each piece and solder all pieces together. Students will complete three projects.
Instructor: Curtis LambertWhen:
- Organizational meeting at 9:00 am Tuesday Feb. 21, 2012
- Class will meet from 9:00 - 11:30 am every Tuesday for 8 weeks starting February 28, 2012
Where: Collett St Recreation Center.
Cost: $25.00. Supplies needed for each project can be purchased from the instructor at an additional cost.
For more info contact Curtis Lambert at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
TAE KWON DO
Instructor: Randy Hullette, 6th degree blackbelt
When: Classes meet on Tuesday & Thursday at 6:30 p.m. year-round
Cost: $30.00 per month for City residents - $40.00 per month for non-city residents
For more information contact the Collett Street Recreation Center at 438-5350.
Youth Art Classes
Instructor: Kara Jones
When: Classes start January 31, 2012
- AFTERART (Grades K through 2nd) After school art. Each month will have a theme.
Tuesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - AFTERART (Grades 3rd through 5th) After school art. Each month will have a theme.
Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. - HOMESCHOOL ART (All ages) Learn various artists & their influence in the history of art. As you learn from these "masters of art," we ill imitate their techniques with our own twists. Wednesday from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Where: Collett Street Recreation Center
Cost: $30.00 per month for residents / $40.00 per month non-resident
For more information contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 438-5350.
Zumba Dance Exercise
Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music with dance movements creating a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness system. Parents and children 5+ are welcome to “Ditch the Workout and Join the Party!”
Instructor: Pam Burleson
When:
- Tuesday & Thursday at 4:15 pm & 5:15 pm in the Social Hall.
- Saturday from 8:30 - 9:15 am in the Gymnasium
Where: H. Clinton Foust Jr./Collett St Recreation Center
Cost:
- $5.00 per day
- $25.00 for an 8-class punch card ($32.00 for non-city residents)
- $5.00 for child punch card with paid adult punch card
Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

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Gary Leonhardt
Director • 438-5351
Robert Bolick
Athletic Supervisor
438-5371
Daniel Stines
Parks Superintendent
438-5386
Tamara Suther
Office Manger
438-5241
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The Parks and Recreation offices are located in the Collett Street Recreation Center, 300 Collett St.







City of Morganton • 305 E. Union St. Suite A100, Morganton, NC 28655 • (828) 437-8863