2024 Summer Camps are well underway, and we still have a few spaces in the following July camps:

• Basketball - Girls, ages 6-10
• Disc Golf, ages 7-12
• Interactive Engineering, ages 10-13
• Lacrosse - Boys, ages 8-14
• Lacrosse - Girls, ages 8-14
• Move & Groove, ages 10-13
• Sand Volleyball, ages 7-12
• Soccer, ages 6-9 or 10-12
• Softball - Girls, ages 7-12
• T-Ball Mini, ages 5-6
• Tennis, ages 6-14
• Full Day Camps, ages 6-12

Read more and register now!

Special Events

2nd Friday Street Festival

Friday, July 12

5-9pm

Oak Street Mill

Head to downtown Cornelius on the second Fridays now through October, to enjoy live music, food trucks, breweries, vendors, kids' activities, and more at this free family festival. This is a Town-sponsored event.

Sundown Sounds

Friday, July 12

7-9pm

Ramsey Creek Park

Enjoy live music from Gary Lowder and the Smokin' Hot! Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. No outside alcohol is allowed. Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket. We are partnering with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation to host this free summer series.

Puzzle Palooza Jr.

Wednesday, July 17

5:30-8pm

Town Hall Community Room

Does your child love puzzles, but isn't quite ready for the big leagues yet? Do they want to compete against people their own age? Challenge them to put their love for puzzles to the test in this kid-friendly edition of our Puzzle Palooza! Teams of two will compete against other teams to see who can finish the same 300-piece jigsaw puzzle the fastest. Pre-registration is required. $25 per team for Cornelius residents/$30 per team for non-residents. For ages 8-14

Food Truck Fridays

Select Fridays, through August

11:30am-1pm

Cain Park

This month: July 26, A Little Taste of Chicago

NEW: Cornelius Brick Race

Saturday, August 3 - REGISTER NOW!

10-11:30am

Cain Park

Kid racers will construct their own toy brick car, then race one another in multiple heats until a champion is crowned. Additional awards will be given for best design and most unique design. Event is free, but registration is required. For ages 7-14

Fitness Opportunities

NOTE: Late registrations are accepted for any session and may be offered at a prorated fee. Just call us!

Tai Chi: Register now for our six-week classes on Thursday mornings at Town Hall. Beginner class at 9am; intermediate class at 10:05am. Next sessions start June 20 (no class July 4). $55/$45 RD

Cardio Funk: Enjoy this high-energy class at Bailey Road Recreation Center on Saturday mornings at 9am and Monday nights at 6:30pm weekly. $10/class - just pay at the door!

Get Fit on the Lake!

All classes held at Lake Norman Community Sailing Center at Blythe Landing. All sessions are for ages 12 to adult; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Register now for single-date, 90-minute classes on select Saturdays or Sundays, 9:30-11am, through September. All classes are coed and offered in a relaxed, no-pressure environment. All classes: $36/$30 RD. Register now!

Stand Up Paddleboarding Beginner Lessons: Stand up paddleboarding is one of the fastest growing recreational activities offering the perfect blend of fitness and FUN! Paddleboarding can be a great workout or just a way to explore the lake. Either way, you need to know the proper technique. Bring your friends and join us! Next classes: July 20 and 27

Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga: Want to elevate your yoga practice and have fun in the sun doing it? How about yoga, on a paddleboard, on the lake!? Greatly improve your balance, refine your asana form, and allow the lake waves to rock tension out of your body. Some SUP experience is needed to take these SUP yoga classes. Next class: August 17

Intro to Flat Water Kayaking: This class is designed for those with little to no experience kayaking on calm water. After spending time in the classroom and on the water, you will leave with the skills and knowledge to enjoy this fun water sport safely! Next classes: July 13 and August 3

Athletics

Youth Flag Football: Registration for Cornelius residents is open now through July 7 for the fall season of our NFL Youth Flag Football League. Registration is open to residents of all towns beginning July 8. This popular league is for boys and girls ages 5-15. Games will start in September.

All Ages Pickleball: Outdoors at Robbins Park and Torrence Chapel Park, with designated times seven days each week.

Open Gym Senior Pickleball is held on Wednesday nights, 6-8pm, indoors at JV Washam Recreation Center, for ages 50 and up. Free for everyone through August 15. Beginning August 22, non-resident participants will pay $5 at the door.

Adult Open Gym Basketball: Join us on Tuesdays, 6:30-9pm, at Bailey Road Recreation Center, for ages 18 and up. Free for everyone through August 13. Beginning August 20, non-resident participants will pay $5 at the door.

Partner Programs

Baseball and Softball: Registration is open now for Lake Norman Little League for ages 4-16. Register by July 10 to get $25 off your registration fee. 

Soccer: Registration is underway for the fall season with Charlotte Independence Soccer Club, U5 through U19. CISC are also offering a variety of specialty and training camps in July - read more!

Lacrosse: Registration is open now for the fall season with Lake Norman Outlaws. For boys, Pre-K through 9th grade and girls K through 8th grade.

Try Play: For beginner adult tennis players that know the basic strokes but have very little match play experience. Next session on Wednesdays, July 10-31, 7-8:30pm, Bailey Road Park. Cost is $70.

Rally Rookies: For beginner adults looking for a "live ball" situation with no serves and lots of playing time. 90-minute sessions are held on Monday evenings or Tuesday mornings at Bailey Road Park in July and August. Each session is $20 and you can register for as many as you’d like!