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Parade Kids

Chairs:
Ivette Villarreal - ivettevi@tocknock.com
Brian Powell - brian.powell@wachovia.com

Saturday, June 28th

Saturday 4-6 pm: Kid\'s Meet and Greet in the park (all ages). Held in nearby Freedom Park to burn some energy after a day of transit. Snacks and water provided. Directions and map provided. Park approx 2 miles from Westin.

Freedom Park: http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Parks/Parks+By+District/Central+District+III/Freedom+.htm

Sunday, June 29th

Sunday 9-5: Kid\'s Art Activity provided in Kid\'s Hospitality room to be completed as time allows during the day for submission to the art competition.

Sunday 2-4 pm: Teen Meet and Greet at Jillian\'s Billiards (ages 13-19 years). Transportation by Lynx trolley w/adult supervision. Approx 6/10ths mile from Westin. After a long day at the Concours, meet other teens at the Kid\'s Hospitality, ride the Lynx to Jillian\'s to enjoy snacks and video games. $2 cash needed for rail fare + video game cash. Initial reloadable video game card for 2-3 games + snacks provided by Parade Kids.

Jillian\'s Billiards: http://www.jilliansbilliards.com/club_detail_E.asp?club_id=27

Sunday-Monday: Scavenger hunt (directions provided in goodie bag) to be completed as time allows and returned to Kid\'s Hospitality room by Tuesday at 5 pm. Items to be found within the approximate boundaries of the Concours area in uptown Charlotte. For all registered kids/teens.

Monday, June 30th

Concours Banquet : Childcare provided 6:00 -10:30 pm during Concours banquet. $40 per child. Meal to be ordered from hotel kids menu.

Tuesday, July 1st

Tuesday 9-12 am: Offsite trip to Catawba Cultural Center. Explore the history of the Catawba Indians and the region. Transportation provided by charter bus. $17 per person, all ages/families invited. Chaperones needed. Ages 11+ may attend without parent; under 11 parent/guardian required.

Catawba Cultural Center: http://www.ccppcrafts.com/

Tuesday 1-4 pm: Offsite trip to US National Whitewater Center. Raft the rapids which are hosting the 2008 Olympic trials. Rafting ages 11+ with signed waiver. Other activities available onsite for those not rafting and children under 11. Transportation provided. $45 for rafters, $10 all others. Ages 11+ may attend without parent/guardian; under 11 requires a parent/guardian.

US National White Water Center: http://www.usnwc.org/

Wednesday, July 2nd

Wednesday 8-11 am: Kid\'s Autocross @ Lowe\'s Motor Speedway, all ages. To be held on the infield go-cart track, adjacent to the adult Autocross. Kids need a helmet to participate!

Thursday, July 3rd

Thursday 8-11 am: Enjoy Ray\'s Splash Planet - Charlotte\'s largest indoor water park. Parade has exclusive use of the facility. Shuttle bus runs continuous loops between water park and Westin. All ages; no chaperones provided; parent/guardian required; lifeguards on site. $15 per person.

Ray\'s Splash Planet: http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Aquatics/Rays+Splash+Planet/Waterpark.htm

Victory Banquet: Childcare provided 6:00 - 10:30 pm during Victory Banquet. $40 per child. Meal to be ordered from hotel kids menu.

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