Fun Things In Life

FUN THINGS IN LIFE THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NEW BRAUNFELS PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

SUMMER 2018

NBTEXAS.ORG/PARKS PARKS • RECREATION • LIBRARY • PROGRAMS • EVENT GUIDE • SUMMER FUN GUIDE

CONTACTS

PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION 110 Golf Course Road 830-221-4350

FISCHER PARK NATURE EDUCATION CENTER 1946 Monarch Way 830-221-4378

DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR

NATURE CENTER SUPERVISOR

Stacey Laird Dicke | sdicke@nbtexas.org

Mike Wallace | mwallace@nbtexas.org

ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR

LANDA PARK GOLF COURSE 180 Golf Course Road 830-221-4340

Ken Wilson | kwilson@nbtexas.org

PARK DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Ylda Capriccioso | ycapriccioso@nbtexas.org

PGA GOLF MANAGER Chad Donegan | cdonegan@nbtexas.org

PARKS SUPERINTENDENT JD Davis | jdavis@nbtexas.org

PGA ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL Quint Alexander | qalexander@nbtexas.org

PARK RANGER SUPERINTENDENT Marika Misangyi | mmisangyi@nbtexas.org

URBAN FORSTER

LANDA RECREATION CENTER 164 Landa Park Drive 830-221-4370

Jess Divin | jdivin@nbtexas.org

ATHLETIC PROGRAMS COORDINATOR MARKETING COORDINATOR

Justin Leibl | jleibl@nbtexas.org

Megan Foster | mfoster@nbtexas.org

CIVIC/CONVENTION CENTER 375 South Castell Avenue 830-221-4011 CIVIC CENTER MANAGER

John Mathis, Chairman Bryan Feltner, Vice Chairman Jerry Millership Robert Belsjoe Jerry Goode Cyndi Foster Don Wehring

PARKS FOUNDATION

The New Braunfels Parks Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that works with the Parks and Recreation Department and the community to help our city create the best parks possible. For more information visit: www.nbparksfoundation.org.

Cassandra Paddock | cpaddock@nbtexas.org

LANDA PARK AQUATIC COMPLEX 350 Aquatic Circle 830-221-4360 AQUATIC PROGRAMS SUPERVISOR Cailin Cronin | ccronin@nbtexas.org

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The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board exists to advise and make recommendations to the City Council concerning policy matters related to the establishment, maintenance and operation of the City’s parks and recreation programs. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm at City Hall, located at 550 Landa Street.

RECREATION PROGRAMS COORDINATOR

Mandi Scott | mscott@nbtexas.org

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OUR MISSION: Our mission is to afford diverse opportunities and access for all residents and visitors through innovative programs and facilities, open space preservation and economic enhancement.

DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Stacey Laird Dicke Director, New Braunfels Parks and Recreation sdicke@nbtexas.org

Are you ready to experience the Fun Things in Life?

The team at New Braunfels Parks and Recreation is ready to help you! Whether you are ready to get fit, have some laughs or enjoy time with your family, we have programs and events planned just for you.

Be sure to get out and explore all of our park properties. Each location has different amenities and characters to help you connect to nature, your community and even your best self.

Stay connected with us through our social media to keep up to date on parks and recreation news, events and volunteer opportunities. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram or sign up for our e-newsletter to receive the latest information about all we do.

Parks and Recreation services are essential services to our community. We help to improve air quality by caring for trees, increase economic development by increasing home values next to parks and promote social interaction with events and programs. We are here for you, New Braunfels… come out and play!

Sincerely, Stacey Dicke

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New Braunfels Parks and Recreation is a Texas Gold Medal Award winning department. The award honors departments for excellence in the field of recreation and park management, preservation and economic enhancement.

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IN THIS ISSUE SPECIAL EVENTS CAMP MINNEHAHA FEATURED SUMMER CAMPS DAS REC AQUATICS TUBE CHUTE SWIM LESSONS

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION REGISTER ONLINE To register online, a family or individual account must be created. We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.

www.nbtexas.org/signup

REGISTER BY PHONE Phone registration can be made by calling any one of the facilities listed below. Please have your information and credit card ready.

Landa Recreation Center, 830-221-4370 Fischer Park NEC, 830-221-4378 Parks Administration Office, 830-221-4350

REGISTER IN PERSON We welcome in-person registrations at the Parks and Recreation Administrative Office, Landa Recreation Center and the Fischer Park Nature Education Center. Checks should be made payable to "City of New Braunfels."

A charge will be assessed on all returned checks.

PROGRAM & EVENT POLICIES CANCELLATIONS We reserve the right to cancel a class/activity that does not meet minimum registration requirements. Programs and classes with low registration are cancelled a minimum of five days prior to the class start date.

WAIT LISTS If registering for a class that is full, your name can be placed on a waiting list. This does not guarantee a spot, but individuals will be contacted if an opening becomes available.

REFUNDS Cancellations of programs or events made one week (7 days) prior to the start of a program will receive a full credit to their account or a refund will be issued. NO REFUNDS will be given within seven days or after the start of a program or event. Registration fees will not be prorated for partial attendance of any program.

PHOTO RELEASE The New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department routinely takes photos and videos of participants in recreation activities, programs and special events. These photos and/or videos may be used for promotional purposes. Be aware that by participating, you are granting the City of New Braunfels the right to use and publish your image or your minor child’s image.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

DOS RIOS SPLASH & DASH 5K

Experience a unique course traveling from the Guadalupe River to the Comal River, where you will make a splash and go down the City Tube Chute and run back to Cypress Bend Park.

Register at athleteguild.com/event Proceeds benefit the New Braunfels Parks Foundation.

Age: ALL Cypress Bend Park Saturday, June 16 8am 5K Run/Walk Early $25/ Race Day $35 1K Kids Run/Walk Early $10/Race Day $10

H-E-B JULY 4TH SPECTACULAR

Join us for the largest Independence Day celebration in New Braunfels! Live music and fireworks over Landa Lake - come early, bring a picnic and enjoy the show!

L ive @L anda

BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR OUR SUMMER CONCERT SCHEDULE! Date: Thursdays June 7 —June 28 & Wednesday, July 4 Time: 7:00pm Location: Landa Park Dance Slab

Landa Park Wednesday, July 4 Live Music at the Landa Park Dance Slab 6:30pm Fireworks start at 9:15pm

Live @ Landa is a reboot of our Concerts in the Park series. For thirty

LANDA LAKE DATE NIGHT

event is enjoyed in the beautiful outdoors of Landa Park. This year’s

Couples can cruise or anchor their paddleboats for a special evening under moonlit skies on Landa Lake.

Dinner will be provided. Pre-registration is required.

years local musicians have performed a variety of music that ranges from country and rock-n-roll to jazz and ballads. This family friendly reboot will now include food trucks and drinks available for purchase and activities for the kids! It will be the perfect family outing or date night! Each night’s proceeds will go to benefit a nonprofit organization.

Landa Park Boathouse 7:30-8:30pm Age: 16+ Cost: $40 per couple Thursday, June 7 27010701A Thursday, June 28 27010701B Friday, July 20 27010701C Friday, August 17 27010701D

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SUMMER CAMPS

CAMP MINNEHAHA

Camp Minnehaha is a general summer camp program with a wide variety of daily activities. Campers will participate in arts and crafts, sports and games, nature and science, performing arts, cooking projects, special events and so much more! To ensure a great experience for all of the campers, each session has limited, registered campers. To register your child for Camp Minnehaha, call the Landa Recreation Center at 830-221-4370 or register online at nbtexas.org/signup. Registration for Camp Minnehaha opens on Monday, April 2.

Campers need to bring a sack lunch, water bottle, swimsuit, sunscreen and towel to camp. Cancellation Policy for Camp: Payment for each class session is due in full at time of registration. Full refunds will only be given if notice is received seven (7) or more days prior to the start of the registered camp week. No refund will be given once camp has begun. Registration Costs will not be prorated for partial attendance.

Age: 5-12 Resident Cost: $102 per session Non-Resident Cost: $130 per session Location: Landa Recreation Center Code:22050901 Time: 7:30am-6pm

2018 CAMP SESSIONS Session One

June 4–8

Session Two

June 11–15

Session Three

June 18–22

Session Four

June 25–29

Session Five

July 2–6*

Session Six

July 9–13

Session Seven

July 16–20

Session Eight

July 23–27

Session Nine

July 30–August 3

Session Ten

August 6–10

Session Eleven

August 13–17

Session Twelve

August 20–24

* No camp on holiday Wednesday, July 4th, fee change to $82 resident/$104 non-resident

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MEET & GREET ORIENTATION Meet the counselors and staff of Camp Minnehaha!

Campers will enjoy a preview of camp activities and parents will learn all about the ins and outs of our summer camp program. Code: 27050501

Session One

Thursday, May 31, 6pm

Session Two

Thursday, June 28, 6:30pm

CAMP MINNEHAHA COUNSELOR

IN TRAINING PROGRAM (CIT)

Teens experience all the great things about day camp AND have an opportunity to develop job and leadership skills. CITs assist counselors with implementing and planning camp activities. To be a CIT, you must submit a completed application with a letter of recommendation and complete a brief interview to be accepted into the program. All CITs accepted into the program must attend an orientation prior to attending camp.

Code: 24050901 Landa Rec. Center Age: 13-15 Cost: FREE Mon-Fri June 4 -Aug 24 7:30am-6:00pm

THIS IS THE ULTIMATE ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE. All your favorite sports packed into the ultimate sports camp experience!

Participants will enjoy a wide variety of sports and constant activity in this class. Each class will be focused on instruction in the fundamentals and more importantly playing a particular sport.

This class is special because kids get to pick the sports they learn!

Football, Baseball, Field Hockey, Soccer, Handball, Kickball,and Ultimate Frisbee, are just some of the options for participants.

Age: 6-12 Cost: $55 Fredricksburg Fields Mon-Fri June 4-8 9am-12pm 27010801A

July 9-13 9am-12pm 27010801B

Aug 6-10 9am-12pm 27010801C

Field of Dreams - Baseball Camp

PLAY BALL!! This mini camp will give participants the opportunity to learn and develop the basic fundamentals of baseball.

Age: 6-12 Cost: $55 Fredricksburg Fields Mon-Fri June 18-23 9am-12pm 27010803A

July 16-20 9am-12pm 27010803B

Aug 13-17 9am-12pm 27010803C

Bump, Set, Spike - Volleyball Camp

Learn proper techniques in the important skills of serving, setting, passing, spiking, and teamwork. Camp will be held at the Sand Volleyball Courts in Landa Park.

Age: 6-12 Cost: $55 Landa Park Sand Volleyball Courts Mon-Fri June 11-15 9-11am 27010804A

July 16-20 9-11am 27010804B

1st & 10 - Football Camp

Come and enjoy a fun filled week of football! There will be no contact drills in this camp. Activities focus on the fundamentals of flag football.

Age: 6-12 Cost: $55 HEB Soccer Fields Mon-Fri June 25-29 9am-12pm 27010805A

July 30-Aug 3 9am-12pm 27010805B

Aug 13-17 9am-12pm 27010805C

Hoop Dreams - Basketball Camp

This basketball camp offers development of all aspects of the game. You’ll learn offense, defense, ball handling, shooting and much more. So lace up those kicks and come have some fun!

Age: 6-12 Cost: $55 Westside Community Center Mon-Fri June 11-15 1:30pm-4:30pm 27010802A

Summer Soccer Camps

Challenger Soccer Camps provide players of all ages and abilities with the rare opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international experts. Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages, and a daily tournament. Camp programs include a free ball and shirt and a free Challenger Soccer jersey for on line registrations 45 days prior to camp.

Please register at: www.challengersports.com.

British Soccer Camp

Age: 4-16 Mon-Fri - July 9-13 HEB Soccer Fields Mini Soccer - Age:3-5 Half Day - Age: 6-16 Mini Soccer - Age: 3-5 Half Day - Age: 6-16 Full Day - Age: 8-16

8:30-10am 8:30-11:30am 5:30-7pm 5:30-8:30pm 8:30am-8:30pm

Cost: $110 Cost: $145 Cost: $110 Cost: $145 Cost: $210

Tetra Brazil Soccer Camp

Age: 3-16 Mon-Fri - July 23-27 HEB Soccer Fields Half Day - Age: 8-18 8:30-11:30am

FEATURED SUMMER CAMPS

Ultimate Sports Camp

Cost: $161

Summer Soccer Shots

Soccer Shots is the official 2 to 5 year old soccer program of US Youth Soccer. It offers a high energy, fun and age-approproiate instruction to the game of soccer.

Enroll online at soccershots.org/sanantonio Saturdays, June 16-August 4 Mini Ages 2-3 9-9:30am Classic Ages 3-5 9:40-10:20am Premier Ages 5-8 10:30-11:10am

Cost: $150/10 weeks Cost: $150/10 weeks Cost: $150/10 weeks

RAPIDS Summer Track Program

RAPIDS is a great opportunity for kids who want to learn more about competing in track. The RAPIDS program emphasizes basic principles of running track, sportsmanship and will expose participants to competition through scheduled meets. Participants will be registered as TAAF athletes, compete in up to three events and a relay for the Regional Track Meet.

Age: 6-18 Cost: $150 New Braunfels High School Track Tues-Thur May 15-July 26 6:30-8:00pm *Parents Meeting: May 7 at 6pm in the Landa Recreation Center Meet the coaches, get your uniforms and practice shirt.

Junior Lifeguard Camp

Campers are introduced to the lifesaving techniques, swimming, and team building skills necessary to properly help in water safety scenarios. Campers will NOT become certified lifeguards, but will learn the same skills as an American Red Cross Lifeguard.

Age: 11-14 Cost: $80 Landa Park Aquatic Complex Mon-Fri June 11-15 Mon-Fri June 25-29 Mon-Fri July 9-13 Mon-Fri July 23-27

8am-4pm 8am-4pm 8am-4pm 8am-4pm

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DAS REC

Opening July 21, 2018 Summer Program Sneak Peak Summer Registration starts Monday, April 2 Register online www.nbtexas.org/signup or by calling 830-221-4350

preschool

Sporties for Shorties

Join us for a sportin’ good time! This class will introduce participants to three different sports including: basketball, kickball and futsal. Our instructors will guide the most novice of athletes through fundamental movements and skills of each sport with an emphasis on learning through play. Drills will emphasize technique, sharing, patience and motor skill development.

Age: 3-5 Fee: $50 Code: 21090501A Location: Das Rec Gymnasium Monday July 30-Aug 20 5:30-6:30pm

Futsal FUN-damentals

This class offers participants the opportunity to learn and develop fundamental futsal skills through a variety of drills and fun games. Our instructors will teach your little athlete ball handling, kicking and shooting on target.

Age: 3-5 Fee: $50 Code: 210905103A Location: Das Rec Gymnasium Saturday July 28-Aug 18 10-10:45am

Sporties for Shorties Mini-Camp

Lil’ Dribblers

Join us for five straight days of activity for your little athlete where they will be introduced to three different sports including basketball, futsal and kickball. Our instructors will guide the most novice of athletes through fundamental movements and skills of each sport with an emphasis on learning through play. Drills will emphasize technique, sharing, patience and motor skill development.

Age: 3-5 Fee: $50 Code: 21090502A Location: Das Rec Gymnasium Saturday Jul 28-Aug 18 9-9:45am

Age: 3-5 Fee: $75 Location: Das Rec Gymnasium Mon - Fri July 30-Aug 3 10-11:30am Mon - Fri Aug 13-17 10-11:30am

Lil’ Dribblers will focus on dribbling, shooting, passing and teamwork with an emphasis on learning through play.

Adjustable hoops and appropriately sized basketballs are used to provide just the right amount of challenge.

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Birthday Parties at Das Rec

DAS REC is the perfect place for birthday fun in New Braunfels! With two indoor birthday party rooms, we can accommodate both large and small parties. Our party packages are for two-hour increments and include use of the pool-side party room, a dedicated party host, and guaranteed fun! Birthday parties will be hosted year-round, so don’t fret if your birthday doesn’t fall in a summer month, we’re open every month of the year!

The pool-side party room includes: 4 six-foot tables, chairs for up to 30 guests, a full size refrigerator/freezer and a flat screen TV. You are permitted to bring your own food and decorations. No piñatas, confetti, glass or alcohol permitted.

We cannot wait for you to book your Birthday Celebration with us! Birthday Party Reservations start Monday, April 2.

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Splash & Swim Parties Include: • • • • •

Up to 12 Party Guests Party Host 1 hour of Open Swim Time 1 hour in the Party Room Digital Invitation

All-Star Sports Camp

Friday Night Lights

Age: 6-8 Fee: $125 Code: 22090501A Location: Das Rec Gymnasium Mon - Fri July 30-Aug 3 1-4pm

Age: 6-12 Fee: $25 Code: 27090401A Location: Das Rec Gymnasium Friday August 17 6-10pm

Basketball Complete Skills Camp

Teen Takeover

This camp will introduce participants to four different sports including: basketball, volleyball, pickleball and futsal.

Our instructors will guide athletes through fundamental movements and skills of each sport. Drills will emphasize technique, teamwork and skill development.

Das Rec’s basketball camp offers development of all aspects of the game. Participants will learn offense, defense, ball handling, shooting and more. This complete skills camp helps players of all abilities develop athletically, refine fundamental basketball skills and enhance their skill set at the post, wing or guard position.

Age: 8-14 Fee: $125 Location: Das Rec Gymnasium Mon - Fri July 23-27 1-4pm 27090501A Mon - Fri Aug 20-24 1-4pm 27090501B

Volleyball Complete Skills Camp

Bump, spike, set! Das Rec’s volleyball camp will introduce your athlete to the fundamentals and tactics of volleyball.

Participants will learn proper techniques in the important skills of serving, setting, passing, spiking and the basics of team play.

Age: 8-14 Fee: $125 Location: Das Rec Gymnasium Mon - Fri Aug 6-10 1-4pm 27090502A Mon - Fri Aug 13-17 1-4pm 27090502B

Friday Night Lights provides a high-energy, safe and supervised environment for kids to be active, make friends and more importantly have fun! Das Rec Staff will use a mixture of open play and structured games to keep kids engaged. Pizza dinner will be provided.

Get ready for Teen Takeover at Das Rec! The night will consist of teen-only activities like social media challenges, music, free throw contests, bubble soccer and other games. No preregistration needed.

Age: 13-17 Fee: Free for Members / Daily Fee Location: Das Rec Gymnasium Saturday July 28 9pm-12am 24090401A Saturday August 25 9pm-12am 24090401B

back to school Dive-In Movie

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 . 7PM . DAS REC LEISURE POOL Celebrate the beginning of a great school year with a Dive-In Movie at the Das Rec pool! Float in the pool while you watch Moana on our poolside big screen. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Please note: If you are bringing your own rafts, inner tubes, or floatation devices to the pool with you for use during the Dive-In Movie, these objects must be completely transparent. Our lifeguards must be able to see through your floatation object to the pool bottom for safety reasons.

Age: ALL Fee: $5 per person; Children 2 and under are free

youth summer futsal league

Das Rec’s Youth Futsal League is a developmental league that combines training and futsal game play. Our objectives are to provide high quality developmentally appropriate training to improve soccer/futsal skills and provide an opportunity to play a competitive game immediately after training where players can implement and apply the skills they learned. Teams are not required to have coaches, but coaches are welcome to assist if they choose.

A typical session will consist of 30 minutes of training followed by a 30 minute game with scores and standings.

Teams are welcome to sign up together or players can sign up individually and be placed on a team.

Age: 4-18 Fee: $90 Location: Das Rec Gymnasium Training/Games: Saturday July 28-Aug 18 Futsal Das Cup: Saturday, Aug 25 Schedules will be posted and emailed to participants.

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Summer Lunch Basketball League

Adult Summer Futsal – COED (5v5)

Our adult Futsal league provides both men and women an opportunity to stay active in a fun and social environment.

Whether you are still playing soccer, want to get back in to the game or just want to learn a new sport, Das Rec’s Futsal league is for you! The league will consist of six games, game times will be determined by the number of teams that signup.

Age: 18+ Code: 21FS17 Location Das Rec Gymnasium Sunday July 29-Aug 26

Fee: $275

Take a break from your busy day and shoot some hoops at our Lunch Basketball League. Game start times of 11:30am and 12:30pm. League play is governed by TAAF and local league rules. Please register early there is a 16-team limit.

Participants are required to register with TAAF. League is free to Das Rec members, non-members must pay the daily use fee. Max 6 players per team. Games can start and finish with four players.

Age: 18+ Code: 21BB11 Fee: Free for Members / Daily Fee Location: Das Rec Gymnasium Mon-Thu July 23-Aug 9 11:30am-1:30pm

Loopy Ball League - COED (Bubble Soccer)

Don’t miss your opportunity to play in New Braunfels’ very first Loopy Ball League, also known as Bubble Soccer. This unique game is the world’s craziest sport, and a great way to work up a sweat! Bubble soccer is regular soccer played in large, inflatable spheres. Players’ hands will be fixed inside the bubble, requiring them to maintain balance using just their legs. Mobility is sacrificed in this game – but the Battle Balls have leveled the playing field for players of different abilities. Loopy Ball at Das Rec is sure to be a good time and a great way to stay active in a fun and social environment.

Age: 18+ Code: 21LB11 Fee: $150 per team Location: Das Rec Monday July 30-Aug 27 7pm-10pm

adult sport league manager meetings

All adult leagues have a mandatory manager meeting prior to the start of each season. All meetings will be held at the Das Rec Multipurpose Room B from 6-7pm.

Summer Futsal League Loopy Ball League

Open Gym Schedule Valid July 23 through August 1 Open Gym is for ages 14+ and Free for Das Rec Members, non-members can play by paying the Daily fee.

pickleball open gym Location: DAS Rec, Green Gym Mon - Fri 9am-Noon & 2-4:30pm

basketball open gym Location: DAS Rec, Blue Gym Tuesday 6-9pm

volleyball open gym Location: DAS Rec, Green Gym Tuesday 6-9pm

Wednesday, July 25 Thursday, July 26

aquatics

Mermaid Swim Party

Join us for a magical party just for mermaids and mermen.

Little guests will enjoy games and a sighting of a real mermaid!

Age: 3-8 Fee: $10 Location: Das Rec Leisure Pool Friday August 10 9:45-11am 22090101A

Junior Guard Camp

Designed to introduce lifeguarding skills and knowledge to advanced swimmers. Participants will be using lifeguard equipment, practicing CPR skills, mock scenarios and team building skills to prepare for a future in lifeguarding. Please bring a towel and goggles, females must wear a one-piece swimsuit. This is not a lifeguard certification course.

Course Prerequisites: 25 freestyle, 25 breaststroke Age: 11-15 Fee: $150 Location: Das Rec Leisure Pool July 30-August 3 Monday-Friday 1-4pm August 6-10 Monday-Friday 1-4pm August 20-24 Monday-Friday 1-4pm

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Monday-Thursday 30-Minute Classes 10:00 AM

10:45 AM

5:45 PM

6:30 PM

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Level Parent & Child

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7:15 PM

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Level 2

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Level 3

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Level 4 & 5

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Parent and Child | Ages 6 months – 3 years

Introduces children ages 6 months to approximately 3 years and their parents basic water adjustment and safety through play. Provides safety information for parents and teach techniques parents can use to orient their children to the water.

Preschool | Ages 4-5 years

Group Swim Lessons

Don’t let fear keep you out of the water! Das Rec has an excellent Learn to Swim program for all ages and abilities.

Skills from the American Red Cross Learn to Swim and Longfellow’s Whales Tales programs are taught to help participants overcome fear and increase their enjoyment and confidence in and around water. Each session is eight, 30-minute lessons held for two weeks, Monday through Thursday.

Age: All Fee: $50 for 8 – 30-minute lessons Location: Das Rec Pool Session 1 July 23 - Aug 2 Session 2 Aug 6 - Aug 16*

*August 9th evening swim lessons will be held in the leisure pool.

Private Swim Lessons

Receive one-on-one attention to enhance instruction of swimming skills. Private swim lessons are ideal for anyone who wants a more customized experience for children, teens and adults. Lesson times are customizable and are offered on Monday-Thursday and Saturday.

Ages: 3+ Fee: $60 for 4 – 30-minute lessons Location: Das Rec Pool

Preschool lessons aim to familiarize children with the aquatic environment and helps them acquire basic aquatic skills. This course helps participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices in and around water.

Level 1 | Ages 6-12 years

Orients participants to the aquatic environment and helps them gain basic aquatic skills. This course helps participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water. Skills to be learned: bobs, blowing bubbles, glides and recovery, very basics of freestyle.

Level 2 | Ages 6-12 years

Builds on the basic aquatic and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1. Skills to be learned: combined arm & leg action on front, various floating techniques, increased distance swim.

Level 3 | Ages 6-12 years

Will build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment. Skills to be learned: survival float, treading water, elementary backstroke, breaststroke kick, streamline position.

Level 4 & 5 | Ages 6-12 years

Helps participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes. Skills to be learned: open turns, butterfly, breaststroke, increased time treading water,

increase distance swim.

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group swim lesson schedule & levels

AQUATICS

DAILY ENTRY FEES

SEASON PASS FEES Resident Price

Non-Resident Price

Child 3-12*

$30

$40

$7

Adult 13-59

$55

$65

$6

$8

Senior 60 & up

$30

$40

Senior 60 & up

$5

$7

Family Pass

$105*

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Spectators

$2

$4

Age

Mon-Fri

Sat-Sun

FREE

FREE

Child 3-12*

$5*

Adult 13-59

Child 3 & under

Age

*A resident family season swim pass includes a maximum of four family members, at least one of which shall be parent or legal guardian of any children on the pass. Family members are defined as children under the age of 18 and their father, mother, or legal guardian. Each additional child resident family member is charged $20.

*Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ to enter the facility.

HOURS OF OPERATION Day

May 5 - June 3 & Mid August - Labor Day

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

Closed

Friday

Closed

Saturday

10am-7pm

Sunday

12-7pm

Summer Holidays

June 4 - Mid August 12-7pm*

Memorial Day

12-7pm**&*** 12-7pm***

July 4th

12-7pm***

Labor Day

12-7pm***

10am-7pm

10am-7pm 12-7pm

* Olympic Pool CLOSED on Mondays ** Springfed Pool CLOSED on Tuesdays *** Olympic Pool closes at 5:45pm Tuesday-Friday for swim team practice and swim lessons. Other pools will remain open.

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AQUATIC COMPLEX 350 Aquatic Circle

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SPECIAL CLOSURES Pool Closure Time

Reason

Saturday, May 19

Olympic | 7am-2pm

Swim Meet

Saturday, June 9

Olympic | 7am-2pm

Swim Meet

Saturday, June 23

Olympic | 7am-2pm

Swim Meet

Saturday, July 14

Olympic & Zero ALL DAY

TAAF Regional Swim Meet

Olympic | 7am-2pm

Swim Meet

Date

Saturday, August 4

Hours are subject to change for holidays, events and weather.

Please call 830-221-4360 for the most up to date information.

TUBE CHUTE

DAILY ENTRY & RENTAL FEES Admission Wristband

$5 (free w/ LPAC Resident Season Pass)

Tube Rental

$7 + $10 refundable deposit

Life Jackets

Free + $15 refundable deposit

Cash or check accepted - No credit or debit cards.

Deposits will not be refunded after 6:45pm on the day of purchase.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Although the river is open year round, the City Tube Chute facilities and lifeguard coverage is only available during these times:

May 5 - June 3 & Mid-August - Labor Day

Day

June 4 - Mid-August

Monday

Closed

12-7pm

Tuesday

Closed

10am-7pm

Wednesday

Closed

10am-7pm

Thursday

Closed

10am-7pm

Friday

Closed

10am-7pm

Saturday

10am-7pm

10am-7pm

Sunday

10am-7pm

10am-7pm

KEEP OUR RIVERS CLEAN

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SWIM LESSONS

LEARN THE SKILL OF SWIMMING! We offer numerous private and group lessons, a variety of schedule times and lessons for all ages to meet your needs during the busy summertime!

Classes are offered mornings and evenings, Tuesday through Friday for two weeks.

Group Swim Lessons

Parent/Child

Age: All Fee: $45 for 8 lessons Location: Landa Park Aquatic Complex

Age: 6 months-48 months Landa Park Aquatic Complex Day Dates Time Tue-Fri June 5-15 9-9:45am Tue-Fri June 5-15 11-11:45am Tue-Fri June 5-15 6-6:45pm

Code 210201051A 210201051C 210201051E

Cost $45 $45 $45

Tue-Fri June 19-29 Tue-Fri June 19-29 Tue-Fri June 19-29

9-9:45am 11-11:45am 6-6:45pm

210201052A 210201052C 210201052E

$45 $45 $45

Tue-Fri July 10-20 Tue-Fri July 10-20 Tue-Fri July 10-20

9-9:45am 11-11:45am 6-6:45pm

210201053A 210201053C 210201053E

$45 $45 $45

Tue-Fri July 24-Aug 3 Tue-Fri July 24-Aug 3 Tue-Fri July 24-Aug 3

9-9:45am 11-11:45am 6-6:45pm

210201054A 210201054C 210201054E

$45 $45 $45

Don’t let fear keep you out of the water! Skills from the American Red Cross Learn To Swim and Longfellow’s Whales Tales programs are taught to help you overcome fear and increase your enjoyment and confidence in water!

Session 1: Session 2: Session 3: Session 4:

June 5-15 June 19-29 July 10-20 July 23-Aug 3

Parents’ Meeting: Attendance is encouraged for this orientation session each Monday before the start of a new session from 6-7pm at the Aquatics Complex. This meeting is for parents to learn more about the program and have any questions answered.

Make-up Policy: In the case of bad weather or any event that prevents usage of the pool, we will do our best to inform you. If you think lessons might be cancelled, please call our rain-out number at 830-221-4376 or the pool at 830-221-4360 for information. The second Monday of a session is reserved for make-up lessons.

Only 6 of 8 lessons are guaranteed.

Level

9am 10am 11am 5pm

6pm

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Preschool

A

B

C

D

E

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Level 1

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B

C

D

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Level 2

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B

C

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Level 3

B

C

Level 4 & 5

B

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Familiarize children with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. This course provides safety information for parents and teaches techniques parents can use to orient their children to the water. This class requires parent participation.

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All Water Safety Instructors are American Red Cross certified.

All swim lessons are taught using the American Red Cross Learn to Swim and Longfellow’s Whales Tales program curriculum.

Preschool swim lessons will familiarize children approximately four and five years old with the aquatic environment and help them acquire basic aquatic skills. This class helps participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices in and around water.

Age: 4-5 Landa Park Aquatic Complex Day Dates Time Tue-Fri June 5-15 9-9:45am Tue-Fri June 5-15 10-10:45am Tue-Fri June 5-15 11-11:45am Tue-Fri June 5-15 5-5:45pm Tue-Fri June 5-15 6-6:45pm Tue-Fri June 5-15 7-7:45pm

Code 210201061A 210201061B 210201061C 210201061D 210201061E 210201061F

Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri

June 19-29 June 19-29 June 19-29 June 19-29 June 19-29 June 19-29

9-9:45am 10-10:45am 11-11:45am 5-5:45pm 6-6:45pm 7-7:45pm

210201062A 210201062B 210201062C 210201062D 210201062E 210201062F

Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri

July 10-20 July 10-20 July 10-20 July 10-20 July 10-20 July 10-20

9-9:45am 10-10:45am 11-11:45am 5-5:45pm 6-6:45pm 7-7:45pm

210201063A 210201063B 210201063C 210201063D 210201063E 210201063F

Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri

July 24-Aug 3 July 24-Aug 3 July 24-Aug 3 July 24-Aug 3 July 24-Aug 3

9-9:45am 10-10:45am 11-11:45am 5-5:45pm 6-6:45pm

210201064A 210201064B 210201064C 210201064D 210201064E

Level 1

Cost $45 $45 $45 $45 $45 $45

Level 1 Day Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri

Dates

July 24-Aug 3 July 24-Aug 3 July 24-Aug 3 July 24-Aug 3

Time 10-10:45am 11-11:45am 5-5:45pm 6-6:45pm

Code 220201014B 220201014C 220201014D 220201014E

Cost $45 $45 $45 $45

Level 2

In level 2 participants learn fundamental aquatic skills and build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1. Skills to be learned: Combined arm and leg action on front, various floating techniques, increased distance swim.

Age: 6-12 Landa Park Aquatic Complex Day Dates Time Code $45 Cost $45 Tue-Fri June 5-15 9-9:45am 220201021A $45 $45 Tue-Fri June 5-15 10-10:45am 220201021B $45 $45 Tue-Fri June 5-15 11-11:45am 220201021C $45 $45 Tue-Fri June 5-15 5-5:45pm 220201021D $45 $45 Tue-Fri June 5-15 6-6:45pm 220201021E $45 Tue-Fri June 5-15 7-7:45pm 220201021F $45 $45 $45 9-9:45am 220201022A $45 $45 Tue-Fri June 19-29 10-10:45am 220201022B $45 $45 Tue-Fri June 19-29 Tue-Fri June 19-29 11-11:45am 220201022C $45 $45 Tue-Fri June 19-29 5-5:45pm 220201022D $45 $45 Tue-Fri June 19-29 6-6:45pm 220201022E $45 7-7:45pm 220201022F $45 $45 Tue-Fri June 19-29 $45 9-9:45am 220201023A $45 $45 Tue-Fri July 10-20 Tue-Fri July 10-20 10-10:45am 220201023B $45 $45 11-11:45am 220201023C $45 $45 Tue-Fri July 10-20 Tue-Fri July 10-20 5-5:45pm 220201023D $45 Tue-Fri July 10-20 6-6:45pm 220201023E $45 Tue-Fri July 10-20 7-7:45pm 220201023F $45

Level one is an introduction to aquatic skills, participants will be oriented to the aquatic environment and gain basic aquatic skills.

This course will help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water. Skills to be learned: Bobs, blowing bubbles, glides and recovery, very basics of freestyle.

Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri

July 24-Aug 3 July 24-Aug 3 July 24-Aug 3 July 24-Aug 3 July 24-Aug 3

9-9:45am 10-10:45am 11-11:45am 5-5:45pm 6-6:45pm

220201024A 220201024B 220201024C 220201024D 220201024E

$45 $45 $45 $45 $45

Age: 6-12 Landa Park Aquatic Complex Day Dates

Time Tue-Fri June 5-15 9-9:45am Tue-Fri June 5-15 10-10:45am Tue-Fri June 5-15 11-11:45am Tue-Fri June 5-15 5-5:45pm Tue-Fri June 5-15 6-6:45pm Tue-Fri June 5-15 7-7:45pm

Code 220201011A 220201011B 220201011C 220201011D 220201011E 220201011F

Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri

June 19-29 June 19-29 June 19-29 June 19-29 June 19-29 June 19-29

9-9:45am 10-10:45am 11-11:45am 5-5:45pm 6-6:45pm 7-7:45pm

220201012A 220201012B 220201012C 220201012D 220201012E 220201012F

Age: 6-12 Landa Park Aquatic Complex Day Dates Time Code Cost $45 Tue-Fri June 5-15 10-10:45am 220201031B $45 $45 Tue-Fri June 5-15 11-11:45am 220201031C $45 $45 Tue-Fri June 5-15 7-7:45pm 220201031F $45 $45 $45 Tue-Fri June 19-29 10-10:45am 220201032B $45 $45 Tue-Fri June 19-29 11-11:45am 220201032C $45

Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri

July 10-20 July 10-20 July 10-20 July 10-20 July 10-20 July 10-20

9-9:45am 10-10:45am 11-11:45am 5-5:45pm 6-6:45pm 7-7:45pm

220201013A 220201013B 220201013C 220201013D 220201013E 220201013F

$45 $45 $45 $45 $45 $45

9-9:45am

220201014A

$45

Tue-Fri July 24-Aug 3

Cost $45 $45 $45 $45 $45 $45

SWIM LESSONS

Preschool

Level 3

Level three will build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment.

Skills to be learned: Survival float, treading water, elementary backstroke, breaststroke kick, streamline position.

Tue-Fri June 19-29

7-7:45pm

220201032F

$45

Tue-Fri July 10-20 Tue-Fri July 10-20 Tue-Fri July 10-20

10-10:45am 11-11:45am 7-7:45pm

220201033B 220201033C 220201033F

$45 $45 $45

Tue-Fri July 24-Aug 3 Tue-Fri July 24-Aug 3

10-10:45am 11-11:45am

220201034B 220201034C

$45 $45

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Level 4 & 5

Level 4 and 5 will help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Skills to be learned: Open turns, butterfly, breaststroke, increased time treading water, increased distance swim.

Age: 6-12 Landa Park Aquatic Complex Day Dates Time Tue-Fri June 5-15 10-10:45am Tue-Fri June 5-15 5-5:45pm Tue-Fri June 5-15 7-7:45pm

Code 220201041B 220201041D 220201041F

Cost $45 $45 $45

Tue-Fri June 19-29 Tue-Fri June 19-29 Tue-Fri June 19-29

10-10:45am 5-5:45pm 7-7:45pm

220201042B 220201042D 220201042F

$45 $45 $45

Tue-Fri July 10-20 Tue-Fri July 10-20 Tue-Fri July 10-20

10-10:45am 5-5:45pm 7-7:45pm

220201043B 220201043D 220201043F

$45 $45 $45

Tue-Fri July 24-Aug 3 Tue-Fri July 24-Aug 3

10-10:45am 5-5:45pm

220201044B 220201044D

$45 $45

Private Swim Lessons

Private lessons are available and custom designed for each student. Work at your own pace in these 1-on-1 private lesson.

Private lessons are ideal for children, teens and adults who want a more customized experience.

Age: All Fee: $60 for 4/30-minute lessons Location: Landa Park Aquatic Complex Session 1: June 12-15 Session 2: June 19-22 Session 3: June 26-29 Session 4: July 10-13 Session 5: July 17-20 Session 6: July 24-27 Session 7: July 31-Aug 3 Session 8: Aug 7-10 Session 9: Aug 14-17

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Age: All Landa Park Aquatic Complex Day Dates Time Tue-Fri June 12-15 12-12:30pm Tue-Fri June 12-15 12:45-1:15pm Tue-Fri June 12-15 1:30-2pm Tue-Fri June 12-15 3-3:30pm Tue-Fri June 12-15 3:45-4:15pm Tue-Fri June 12-15 4:25-4:55pm

Code 20702021A 20702021B 20702021C 20702021D 20702021E 20702021F

Cost $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60

Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri

June 19-22 June 19-22 June 19-22 June 19-22 June 19-22 June 19-22

12-12:30pm 12:45-1:15pm 1:30-2pm 3-3:30pm 3:45-4:15pm 4:25-4:55pm

20702022A 20702022B 20702022C 20702022D 20702022E 20702022F

$60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60

Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri

June 26-29 June 26-29 June 26-29 June 26-29 June 26-29 June 26-29

12-12:30pm 12:45-1:15pm 1:30-2pm 3-3:30pm 3:45-4:15pm 4:25-4:55pm

20702023A 20702023B 20702023C 20702023D 20702023E 20702023F

$60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60

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Private Swim Lessons Day Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri

Dates July 10-13 July 10-13 July 10-13 July 10-13 July 10-13 July 10-13

Time 12-12:30pm 12:45-1:15pm 1:30-2pm 3-3:30pm 3:45-4:15pm 4:25-4:55pm

Code 20702024A 20702024B 20702024C 20702024D 20702024E 20702024F

Cost $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60

Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri

July 17-20 July 17-20 July 17-20 July 17-20 July 17-20 July 17-20

12-12:30pm 12:45-1:15pm 1:30-2:00pm 3-3:30pm 3:45-4:15pm 4:25-4:55pm

20702025A 20702025B 20702025C 20702025D 20702025E 20702025F

$60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60

Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri

July 24-27 July 24-27 July 24-27 July 24-27 July 24-27 July 24-27

12-12:30pm 12:45-1:15pm 1:30-2pm 3-3:30pm 3:45-4:15pm 4:25-4:55pm

20702026A 20702026B 20702026C 20702026D 20702026E 20702026F

$60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60

Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri

July 31- Aug 3 July 31- Aug 3 July 31- Aug 3 July 31- Aug 3 July 31- Aug 3

12-12:30pm 12:45-1:15pm 1:30-2pm 3-3:30pm 3:45-4:15pm

20702027A 20702027B 20702027C 20702027D 20702027E

$60 $60 $60 $60 $60

Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri

Aug 7-10 Aug 7-10 Aug 7-10 Aug 7-10 Aug 7-10

12-12:30pm 12:45-1:15pm 1:30-2pm 3-3:30pm 3:45-4:15pm

20702028A 20702028B 20702028C 20702028D 20702028E

$60 $60 $60 $60 $60

Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri Tue-Fri

Aug 14-17 Aug 14-17 Aug 14-17 Aug 14-17 Aug 14-17 Aug 14-17 Aug 14-17 Aug 14-17 Aug 14-17 Aug 14-17

9:30-10am 10:15-10:45am 11-11:30am 11:45a-12:15pm 12:30-1pm 3-3:30pm 3:45-4:15pm 4:30-5pm 5:15-5:30pm 5:45-6:15pm

20702029A 20702029B 20702029C 20702029D 20702029E 20702029F 20702029G 20702029H 20702029I 20702029J

$60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60

LANDA PARK DOLPHINS SWIM TEAM The Landa Park Dolphins is a competitive summer swim program for swimmers of all ages who want to better their competitive swim strokes, make new friends, and stay in shape during the summer. The team practices Tuesday-Friday mornings and evenings with occasional swim meets on Saturdays. The swim team, is offered in partnership with New Braunfels Parks and Recreation and the New Braunfels Aquatic Club.

For more information on the team along with 2018 tryout and registration information, please visit the team’s website at WWW.LANDAPARKDOLPHINS.ORG

LANDA PARK

Golf Course

GOLF COURSE

LANDA PARK GOLF COURSE AT COMAL SPRINGS Our 18-hole public course, nestled along the Comal River, covers 122 acres and combines a challenging layout with spectacular Texas Hill Country views. Sculpted fairways, strategically placed bunkers and water hazards, along with each hole's set of four tees, will challenge the most seasoned player – while offering an enjoyable outing to experts and novices alike.

LANDA PARK GOLF COURSE GREEN FEES WEEKEND (SAT-SUN)

$39.00

WEEKDAY (MON-FRI)

$35.00

WEEKDAY SENIOR (AGE 60+)

$29.00

WEEKDAY MILITARY

$29.00

WEEKEND JUNIOR (HIGHSCHOOL & UNDER)

$13.00

WEEKDAY JUNIOR

$10.50

(HIGHSCHOOL & UNDER)

TWILIGHT (WEEKDAY, SEASONAL TIMES, OR 9 HOLES) $25.00 CART FEE $10.00

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PARTY PACKAGES

Host your next birthday party or special event with us and create memories that last a lifetime! Each reservation comes with a spcial gift for the birthday person. To make a reservation, or for additional information on party package options, please call us: for Fischer Park Nature Education Center, call 830-221-4378; For Landa Recreation Center and Landa Park Miniature Golf call 830-221-4370; For Landa Parks Aquatics Center, call 830-221-4360.

LANDA PARK POOL PARTIES

What could be more awesome than having your birthday party at the pool? We offer two packages for the birthday person, depending on the size and needs of the party.

Cold storage is not available. Party packages are for parties during public swim hours. For private party rental information, please call 830-221-4360.

BASIC POOL PARTY PACKAGE $175 FOR 2 HOURS

• Time includes set up/tear down/ clean up • Shaded Birthday Party area with 2 picnic tables • Admission for up to 30 guests to the LPAC* *additional guests charged Spectator rate of $2

ALL INCLUSIVE PARTY PACKAGE $325 FOR 2 HOURS • Time includes setup, tear down, and cleanup time • Shaded Birthday Party area with 2 picnic tables • 8 pizzas • 3 dozen cupcakes • Lemonade • Admission for up to 50 guests to the LPAC* • Party bags *additional guests charged Spectator rate $2

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FISCHER PARK PARTIES

Let us handle your child’s birthday party! Choose from one of our three themes to ignite your guests’ interest in the natural world.

Our package includes two hours of reserved time in our Nature Education Center, one hour of activities hosted by one of our recreation instructors. All you need to do is bring your cake and your guests! Call 830.221.4378, please provide 2 weeks notice for scheduling.

THEMES: DINO ROAR, BUTTERFLY TEA PARTY & FISHING FUN

$250 FOR 2 HOURS

Includes: • 15 Children • 1 hour of activities • Table with covers • Balloons • Cookies or Brownies • Lemonade • 4 Pizzas

$400 FOR 2 HOURS Includes: • 30 Children • 1 hour of activities • Table with covers • Balloons • Cookies or Brownies • Lemonade • 8 Pizzas

MINI GOLF PARTIES

REC CENTER PARTIES

BASIC PACKAGE $175 FOR 2 HOURS

BASIC PACKAGE $175 FOR 2 HOURS

Includes: • 15 golfers • Picnic Tables reserved • 4 pizzas • 15 goodie bags • Balloons

ALL INCLUSIVE $285 FOR 2 HOURS

Includes: • 30 golfers • Picnic Table Reserved • 8 pizzas • 30 goodie bags • Balloons

Includes: • Gym and Game room rental • 3 dozen cupcakes • 15 goodie bags • Ballons & Streamers

ALL INCLUSIVE $285 FOR 2 HOURS

Includes: • Gym and Game room rental • 1 Staff member to lead an activity (dodgeball, sharks & minnows, etc.)

• 3 dozen Cupcakes • 8 Pizzas • Lemonade • 30 goodie bags • Balloons & Streamers

LANDA PARK ATTRACTIONS

Landa Park Miniature Train The Landa Park miniature train is fun for all ages. A train trip is a wonderful way to explore the park. Call for availability.

Fee: $3 per person, cash only Contact: 830-625-8285 Annual Pass: $30 per person Hours of Operation: Daily: 10am-8pm

Landa Park Boathouse Located just behind Founder’s Oak, the Landa Park Boathouse on Landa Lake offers paddleboat rentals for an enjoyable way to tour Landa Lake.

Private groups rentals are available for parties of six or more boats with more than two weeks notice by calling the Landa Rec Center at 830.221.4370.

Fee: $3 per person, cash only.

Contact: 830-608-2163 Weekends only March 24-May 28: Saturday-Sunday Noon-8pm June 2-August 19: Monday-Thursday Noon-7pm Friday-Sunday Noon-8pm Weekends only August 19-Labor Day: Friday-Sunday Noon-8pm

Landa Park Miniature Golf The Landa Park Miniature Golf Course boasts 18 holes and provides family entertainment in scenic Landa Park.

Fee: $3 per person, cash only Contact: 830-608-2169 Weekends only: March 24 through May 28 Saturday 9am-11pm Sunday Noon-8pm June 2-August 19: Monday-Saturday 9am-11pm Sunday Noon-8pm Weekends only August 25-October 28: Saturdays 9am-11pm Sunday Noon-8pm

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PRESCHOOL

Little Athletes

The Little Athletes series is designed to give your preschooler a basic introduction to sports. Our staff will guide the most novice of athletes through the fundamental movements and skills of each sport with an emphasis on learning through play. Our courses are designed to allow each child to develop their skills individually while learning in a group setting. Drills will emphasize technique, sharing, patience and motor skill development.

Little Athletes Variety

Preschoolers – join us for a sportin’ good time. This class will introduce four different sports including: t-ball, basketball, noodle hockey and soccer.

Age: 3-5 Landa Recreation Center Day Dates Time Code Mon Jun 2-23 9-9:45pm 21010101A Mon Jun 30-Jul 21 9-9:45am 21010101B

Cost $40 $40

Little Athletes Preschool Week

Preschoolers Week – Four days of activity for your little athlete where they will be introduced to four different sports including basketball, soccer, t-ball, and noodle hockey. Curriculum is based on exploring each sport in a fun way. *No class on July 4.

Age: 3-5 Westside Community Center Day Dates Time Mon-Fri July 2-6 1:30-2:30pm

Code 21010102A

Cost $30

Space is the Place

Blast off and learn about outer space through participation in a variety of space-themed activities including space experiments, moon and stars, arts and crafts, and games.

Age: 3-5 Westside Community Center Day Dates Time Mon-Fri June 11-15 2-4pm

Code 21050601A

Cost $55

Pretty Princess

Learn the art of being a princess in this fairytale camp. Create fairytale themed projects such as tiaras and wands, learn princess etiquette and much more.

Age: 3-5 Westside Community Center Day Dates Time Mon-Fri June 25-29 9-11am

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Code 21050501A

Cost $55

Creative Campers

Get crafty while you explore your creative side through a variety of arts and crafts projects using different art mediums such as paint, watercolor and crayons.

Age: 3-5 Westside Community Center Day Dates Time Mon-Fri July 23-27 12-2pm

Code 21050101A

Cost $55

Little Scientists

Explore science through hands on experiments. Every day we will explore the scientific method with different areas of fun like crystal formations, soluble messes, ooze craft, and much more.

Age: 3-5 Westside Community Center Day Dates Time Mon-Fri July 23-27 9-11am

Code 21050602A

Cost $55

Artful Explorers

Discover your inner artist. Explore a variety of art mediums and techniques such as paint, watercolor and crayons. Campers will create fun art projects to bring home each day.

Age: 3-5 Westside Community Center Day Dates Time Code Cost Mon-Fri Aug 6-Aug 10 9-11am 21050102A $55

Cooks with Books

Put on your cooking hat as we dive into some of your favorite foods from books you love. Each day campers will participate in cooking activities from that story of the day.

Age: 3-5 Westside Community Center Day Dates Time Code Mon-Fri July 30-Aug 3 9-11am 21050301A

YOUTH ASSOCIATION PARTNERSHIPS CFPO-PAL Football and Cheer www.cfpo-palyouthsports.com NBGSA – New Braunfels Girls Softball Association www.nbgsa.com New Braunfels Little League www.newbraunfelslittleleague.com NBYSA - New Braunfels Youth Soccer Association www.nbyouthsoccer.com

Cost $55

CHILDREN

Kitchen Kreations

Cooking can be creative and there will be no shortage of it in this creation kitchen. Learn basic culinary skills and create a variety of delicious treats that you can make at home.

Age: 6-8 Westside Community Center Day Dates Time Mon-Fri Aug 4-8 1-3pm

Code 22050301A

Cost $55

Goofy Group Games

Looking for a new twist on the same old group games? Get silly and learn new ways to play the same old gym games.

Age: 6-8 Westside Community Center Day Dates Time Code Mon-Fri June 18-22 1:30-3:30pm 22050401A

Cost $50

Awesome Science

Put on your goggles and get ready because this camp will explode! Participate in exciting experiments that study different areas of science. We will make things explode and bounce, it will be a blast.

Age: 6-8 Westside Community Center Day Dates Time Mon-Fri June 18-22 9-11am

Code 22050601A

Cost $55

Young Builders

The only limitation is the mind of the young builder. This innovative program for Lego builders provides opportunities for imagination and hands-on learning under the guidance of a certified educator.

Over 15 new games, projects, and activities not found in stores, will be planned and engineered. Enrichment in the areas of personal creativity, following instructions, eye-hand coordination, problem solving, critical thinking and learning will be experienced as your child constructs dinosaurs, rockets, castles, airplanes, forts, cars and much more.

Age: 6-8 Westside Community Center Day Dates Time Code Mon-Fri July 16-20 11:30am-1:30pm 22051001A

Cost $113

Circus Arts Camp

Your camper will receive circus arts instructions and have the time of their life learning to perform with skills, special hoops and loops, the art of magic, balloon art and get all fancy with clown face painting.

It’s the greatest camp on Earth and your child can be part of the fun.

Any level of physical development and skill is welcome.

Age: 6-8 Westside Community Center Day Dates Time Code Cost Mon-Fri July 16-20 2pm-4pm 22051002A $113

Slime School

Do you love playing with gooey slime? Have you wanted to experiment with a variety of materials to make your own slimy creation? Come get messy and experiment with us! We will make a couple different kinds of slime. Keep in mind that slime can get messy, so wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

Age: 6-12 Westside Community Center Day Dates Time Code Cost Mon-Fri July 30-Aug 3 Noon-2pm 22050501A $55

Junior Golf Camp

Participants will develop a better appreciation for the game by learning the history of golf, short game and full swing fundamentals, as well as rules and etiquette. Bring clubs if you have them.

Age: 7-12 Landa Park Golf Course at Comal Springs Day Dates Time Code Wed-Fri June 20-22 2-4pm 27010301A Wed-Fri July 25-27 2-4pm 27010301B Wed-Fri Aug 15-17 8-10a 27010301C

Cost $85 $85 $85

KIDS NIGHT OUT Hey Kids! Leave the parents at home for the night while you have a blast playing games, sports, making crafts, and taking trips to Landa Park attractions. We will start the night off with pizza, so come hungry!

Age: 5-12 Landa Rec Center Fee:$20

June 15 June 30 July 13 July 28 August 10

6-10pm 6-10pm 6-10pm 6-10pm 6-10pm

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TWEENS Fictitious Foods

Work together to recreate recipes from some of your favorite works of fiction. Each day participants will explore a different fictional food, then bring them to life and enjoy the dish together!

Age: 9-12 Westside Community Center Day Dates Time Code Cost Mon-Fri June 11-15 11:30am-1:30pm 23050302A $55

Star Wars Camp

Light up your sabers and get ready for this Star Wars adventure.

Experience activities suitable for any young Jedi such as creating your own light saber and robe.

Age: 9-12 Westside Community Center Day Dates Time Mon-Fri July 9-13 9-11am

Code Cost 23050302A $55

Slime School

Do you love playing with gooey slime? Have you wanted to experiment with a variety of materials to make your own slimy creation? Come get messy and experiment with us! Slime can get messy, so wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

Age:6-12 Westside Community Center Day Dates Time Mon-Fri July 30-Aug 3 12-2pm

Code Cost 22050501A $55

Drone Junior Flight Camp

Fast-forward Kids is merging the best in science and technology with the wonder of flight. Take a hands-on learning approach and mix in innovation and adventure. Make new friends, play creative games and embrace what is soon to be one of the fastest growing technological career fields. Get flight certification from Fast-forward Kids. Take to the skies and become an honorary junior drone pilot.

Age: 8-12 Westside Community Center Day Dates Time Mon-Fri July 16-20 9-11am

Code Cost 27051001A $113

Bring your child into a creative and engineering environment that will develop him/her into a junior engineer. Hands-on construction is learned and executed with our special and unique Lego Engineering kits not found in stores. Your child will participate in an energized week of discovery, motivated by creativity, fun and success. The junior engineer will expand his/her knowledge in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) in an exploratory environment.

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This is the place for all the fashionistas. Your child will express themselves with their own fashion sense by following the same design principles used by professionals. Designs come to life with beautifully patterned fabric, ribbons, sequins, jewels, and oodles of other embellishments. Collaborative “design team” challenges make this hands-on, minds-on adventure into the world of design very exciting.

For your child’s safety, no sewing is practiced in this class.

Age: 8-12 Westside Community Center Day Dates Time Mon-Fri July 16-20 9-11am

Code Cost 23051001A $113

Code Cost 23051003A $113

Ultimate Survivor Club

This co-ed outdoor adventure camp is for children 8-12 years of age.

By introducing basic techniques, your child will learn how to purify water, leave no trace camping, signal for help, wilderness navigation, search for edible food, first aid, set up shelter, gun safety, hunt and even learn Army chants! Our team survival games will keep the training light and fun! Enlist now before it’s too late!

Age: 8-12 Westside Community Center Day Dates Time Mon-Fri July 16-20 11:30am-1:30pm

Code Cost 23051004A $113

Around the Kitchen in 5 days

These hands-on classes allow future chefs to learn about cooking cuisine from around the globe. Every day explores a different culinary world! Learn culinary skills and create a variety of delicious treats to take home.

Age: 8-12 Westside Community Center Day Dates Time Mon-Fri Aug 13-17 12:30-2:30pm

Junior Lifeguard Camp

Junior Engineers

Age: 8-12 Westside Community Center Day Dates Time Mon-Fri July 16-20 2-4pm

Fashion Designers

Code Cost 23050301A $55

Campers are introduced to the lifesaving techniques, swimming, and team building skills necessary to properly help in water safety scenarios. Campers will NOT become certified lifeguards, but will learn the same skills as an American Red Cross Lifeguard.

Age: 11-14 Cost: $80 Landa Park Aquatic Complex All Sessions: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm June 11-15 23020401A June 25-29 23020401B July 9-13 23020401C July 23-27 23020401D

TEENS

The Wurst Week Ever

Expand your NB knowledge and capacity for fun at the Wurst Week Ever! Participants will enjoy cooking, swimming, hiking, touring, team building and more.

Age: 13-17 Landa Park Pavilion 6 Day Dates Time Mon-Fri July 23-27 3-6pm

Code 24050902A

Cost $35

Gourmet Goodies

Put on your chef hat and get cooking. Participants will learn the basic culinary skills and recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and desserts.

Age: 13-17 Westside Community Center Day Dates Time Mon-Fri July 9-13 1-3pm

Code 24050301A

Camp Minnehaha Counselor in Training Program (CIT)

Teens experience all the great things about day camp AND have an opportunity to develop job and leadership skills. CITs assist counselors with implementing and planning camp activities. To be a CIT, you must submit a completed application with a letter of recommendation and complete a brief interview to be accepted into the program. All CITs accepted into the program must attend an orientation prior to attending camp.

Age: 13-15 Landa Recreation Center Day Dates Mon-Fri June 4- Aug 24

Time 7:30am-6:00pm

Code Cost 24050901 FREE

Cost $35

MAY IS NATIONAL BIKE MONTH, BUT BIKING LASTS ALL SUMMER IN NB! Mark the calendar #BIKETOEVERYWHERE Bike to the Park. Bike to the River. Bike County Line Memorial Trail. Bike to the Walnut Pocket Park.

Use #BikeToEverywhere, #BikeNewBraunfels, take a photo and post it! We wanna see where you will be biking this summer!

Don’t forget to wear a helmet, use a bike light, and get a bike tuneup at one of our local bike shops.

Remember whether you’re in your car or on your bike – be courteous and follow the rules of the road.

JULY

IS NATIONAL PARK & RECREATION MONTH! Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. Help us celebrate what we consider the greatest month of the year!

We will celebrate by hosting a community photo contest. We encourage you to join in the fun and share pictures of you and your family enjoying your park system this July.

Stay tuned to our Facebook page!

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ADULTS

Flag Football League - 21FF25

Find your cleats and come out and compete. This eight on eight league will be governed by TAAF and local rules. Season consists of seven games and a single elimination tournament. Games will be played in the cool evening temperatures under the lights at the HEB Soccer Complex. Absolutely no registrations after the Manager’s meeting on June 2nd.

Age: 18+ Cost: $200 per team HEB Soccer Complex Monday June 4 6pm

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Kickball

Relive those glory years of being king of the kickball field. The season will consist of eight games and a season ending tournament. League play is governed by TAAF and local league rules. Please register early; there are a limited number of teams allowed. 10 Players per team minimum. Absolutely no registrations after the Manager’s meeting on June 4th.

Age 18+ Cost: $200 per team Camp Comal Friday June 8 6:30pm 21KB15

Softball

Each league plays a 10 game schedule and a season ending tournament. League play is governed by ASA, TAAF, and local league rules. Please register early, there are a limited number of teams that are allowed on each night of the week. Absolutely no registrations after the Manager’s meeting on May 31st.

Age: 18+ Cost: $375 per team Camp Comal Mon Co-Ed June 4 6:30pm Tue Men’s June 5 6:30pm Wed Men’s June 6 6:30pm Thurs Men’s USSSA June 7 6:30pm

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Softball Pickup Games

Whether you’re by yourself or have a group of friends, come out to our softball pickup nights and enjoy a recreational game of softball. Games will be played using ASA and Local game rules. Balls will be provided.

Preregistration is required.

HISTORIC CEMETERY TOUR

Join Spass Walking Tours for a guided, interactive walking tour through two historic New Braunfels’ cemeteries that includes an exercise in using dowsing rods to find unmarked graves from 1846!

Hear the stories of our founders along with their struggles and triumphs in building a new life for themselves and their descendants.

This tour meets at Comal Cemetery on Peace Avenue and then moves to New Braunfels Cemetery. Call 830-221-4370 to register.

Cost is $20/person Friday Friday

May 11 July 6

5-7pm 5:30-7:30pm

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LANDA PARK TOUR & HIKE

Age:18+ Cost: $4 Camp Comal Blue Field Friday June 15 6:30pm Friday July 13 6:30pm Friday Aug 10 6:30pm

Join Spass Walking Tours of New Braunfels to explore the history and beauty of Landa Park and experience a two mile walk during this interpretative tour. Discover man-made and natural treasures and hear stories about the people that made Landa Park a significant part of our community. This tour meets in the parking lot of the Rec Center at 164 Landa Park Drive. Most of the tour will be on the sidewalk and is stroller friendly. Call 830-221-4370 to register.

Sand Volleyball

Cost is $20/person

Season will consist of 10 games. League play is governed by TAAF and local league rules. Please register early as there are a limited number of teams that are allowed on each night of the week.

Absolutely no registrations after the Manager’s meetings on May 30th and July 17th.

Age: 18+ Cost: $100 per team Landa Park Volleyball Courts Mon 4v4 Co-ed June 4 Thurs 6v6 Co-ed July 19

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Saturday Saturday

June 2 August 18

10am-12pm 10am-12pm

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VOLUNTEER

The Parks and Recreation Department has many volunteer opportunities for those interested in serving our community and keeping our parks and trails beautiful. Volunteer opportunities include: invasive plant removal, “micro” picking, trail maintenance, mulching, park playground builds, landscape bed adoption, working special events, nature programs and watering trees.

If you, your group or organization would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities,please call 830-221-4367.

FOR CURRENT WORKDAYS: Visit our online volunteer events calendar at www.nbtexas.org/volunteer.

Volunteer with Nature Center staff and other concerned citizens to improve the park habitats. Every first Tuesday and third Saturday of each month. For additional details on volunteer opportunities for individuals, groups or organizations at Fischer Park,contact Mike Wallace at mwallace@nbtexas.org or 830-221-4378.

Volunteers should wear work clothes, bring gloves and meet at the Fischer Park Nature Education Center. Tuesdays and Saturdays @ 9-11:30 am Age: All (under 14 need to be accompanied by an adult) Fischer Park Nature Education Center

CHAMPIONS

TUESDAY, JUNE 5 | SATURDAY, JUNE 16 | TUESDAY, JULY 3 | SATURDAY, JULY 21 | TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 | SATURDAY, AUGUST 18

COMAL TRAILS ALLIANCE

We work to create trails connecting communities and providing opportunities for education, health, preservation and enjoyment of the natural resources of Comal County! The CTA hosts volunteer trail building workdays – great for scouts, families, church and youth groups. Visit Facebook and comaltrails.org for more details.

LEARN MORE | GET INVOLVED | COMALTRAILS.ORG

COMAL TRAILS A L L I A N C E

CREATE. CONNECT. COMMUNITY

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FISCHER PARK

Photo Credit: Percy Morgan Photo Designer

Kayaking 101

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Kayaking is a great way to enjoy the waters around you. This class is an introduction to the fundamentals of kayaking. Learn to properly enter a boat, launch and paddle while enjoying Fischer Park pond. Participants will get wet, please dress appropriately.

Pre-registration required for each session.

Age: 9+ Fischer Park Nature Education Center Day Dates Time Code Cost Sat June 2 10:30am-Noon 27060203A $7 Sat July 7 10:30am-Noon 27060203B $7 Sat Aug 4 10:30am-Noon 27060203C $7

Archery 101

Hone your archery skills with a TPWD Certified Instructor in this Beginner level class. Take aim, let it fly and find out how fun archery can be! Pre-registration required for each session.

Age: 9+ Fischer Park Nature Education Center Day Dates Time Code Cost Sun June 10 12:30-2pm 27060202A $7 Sun July 8 12:30-2pm 27060202B $7 Sun Aug 12 12:30-2pm 27060202C $7

Fishing Fun Pack - 27060204

One and a half hours of personal instruction to learn the basics of fishing from our Angler Education certified staff! Snacks, poles, bait and tackle provided! Must pre-arrange by calling 830-221-4378; please provide 2 weeks’ notice for scheduling.

Age: 9+ Cost: $75 a group Fischer Park Nature Education Center Minimum of 4 people required to book.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A BLACKLAND PRAIRIE? Blackland Prairies are the most endangered ecosystem in the country. These grasslands provide critical habitat for wildlife, improve water quality and soil and require less maintenance than turf.

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1946 Monarch Way New Braunfels, TX 78130 Phone Number: 830-221-4378 www.nbtexas.org/fpnec

HOURS: Monday-Saturday 10am - 6pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm

BLACKLAND PRAIRIE RESTORATION Fischer Park has reserved over 30-acres, about half of the park’s acreage, as native prairie. PARD staff and volunteers removed non-native, invasive species and prepared the prairie restoration sites for planting. NEC staff and volunteers planted 252 pounds of seed mix. In August 2015, the first 11 acres were drill-seeded with native prairie plants by Native American Seed Company. In April 2016, seven more acres were planted on the west side of the park. By March of 2016, the first 11 acres were in full bloom and growing.

The Blackland Prairie project provides habitat for wildlife and an important source of interpretive topics for educational programs.

The prairie plants provide an abundant supply of host and food plants for pollinators. Prairieadapted bird species of concern are residing in the restored prairie,

such as Dickcissels, Scissor-tailed Flycatchers, Loggerhead Shrikes, Lark Sparrows, and Field Sparrows.

The Blackland Prairie project and riparian habitat restoration and management work will provide ongoing volunteer opportunities, educational material and benefit the entire community. Native American Seed is also scheduled to do periodic visits which will ensure maximum timeliness of species removal and replanting.

The restoration of a 30-plus acre Blackland Prairie of native plants in the heart of New Braunfels and less than a mile off Interstate 35 is remarkable.

Long-term, the prairie will stabilize soil, lessen erosion, and should only increase in importance as a true environmental asset for the New Braunfels community.

Photo Credits (left): John Davis

NIGHT LIFE HIKE

AT FISCHER PARK Join a Naturalist for a journey around the ponds and through the woods to discover what goes bump (or hoot, croak, or squeak) in the night!

Pre-registration required.

Age: ALL Code: 27060302 Fee: $3 per person Fridays at 8:30 to 9:30 pm June 23 July 28 August 25

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WEE SUMMER DAYS Designed for our youngest campers to explore and create! Join us this Summer to get some hands-on experience with nature and citizen science. Be sure to bring a bottle of water and sunscreen! Pre-registration required for each session.

Age: 3-5

Cost: $7/class

Code: 21060101

Fischer Park Nature Education Center

Dates

Theme

Time

Code

June 19

Wilderness Survival

10-11am

21060101A

June 21

Wildlife Warriors

10-11am

21060101B

July 24

Backyard Groceries

10-11am

21060101C

July 31

Ponds and Streams

10-11am

21060101D

August 2

Young Stewards

10-11am

21060101E

NATURE CAMP Campers will discover the great outdoors through fun-filled activities in a safe setting.

Each session will have a different theme, but will also include kayaking, archery and fishing. Be sure to bring a sack lunch, water bottle, change of clothes and sunscreen to camp each day. Snacks will be provided. Staff available for participant arrival at 7:30 am and afternoon pick-up until 6pm. Pre-registration required for each session.

Ages: 6-8

Cost: $120

Code: 22060401

Fischer Park Nature Education Center

Dates

Theme

Time

Code

June 4-8

Wilderness Survival

7:30am-5:30pm

22060401A

June 25-29

Wildlife Warriors

7:30am-5:30pm

22060401B

July 9-13

Ponds and Streams

7:30am-5:30pm

22060401C

August 6-10

Young Stewards

7:30am-5:30pm

22060401D

DISCOVERY CAMP

Participants will learn earth-friendly living habits, nature observation and outdoor skills.

Each week has a different theme full of fun including kayaking, archery and fishing!

Be sure to bring a sack lunch, water bottle, change of clothes and sunscreen to camp each day. Snacks will be provided. Staff available for participant arrival at 7:30 am and afternoon pick-up until 6:00 pm.

Age: 9-12

Fee: $120 Code: 23060401 Fischer Park Nature Education Center

Dates

Theme

Time

Code

June 11-15

Wilderness Survival

7:30am-5:30pm

23060401A

July 16-20

Wildlife Warriors

7:30am-5:30pm

23060401B

August 13-17

Young Stewards

7:30am-5:30pm

23060401C

WHY DON'T YOU MOW THE FIELD? A prairie may look like an overgrown field, but these native plants are just starting to grow. This time of year the native clump grasses and prairie plants are getting established, mowing now would benefit invasive non-native grasses such as Bermudagrass.

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PARK RENTALS

PARK, PAVILION & PICNIC AREA

RESERVATIONS The New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of park rental areas. For information on available areas or to make a reservation, call 830-221-4350.

CHECK AVAILABILITY

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You can now check park area availability online. Select a location and view availability with the click of a button!

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The use of personal grills is prohibited in all City parks.

Glass containers are prohibited.

Music, excessive noise and disturbing conduct are not allowed.

Pets must be on a leash at all times; leashes can be extended to a maximum of six feet in length.

Reservations are required for pavilions.

Park Rangers will collect a $25 fee for individual picnic tables (non-residents only) from Easter weekend-October 31st.

Picnicking, wading and swimming allowed only in designated areas.

Only free-standing canopies without bottoms are permitted for use.

It is prohibited to stake anything into the ground.

Skateboarding, in-line skating and roller skating are permitted on sidewalks only.

Walkers have the right-of-way on multi-purpose trails.

Consumption of alcoholic beverages is allowed in Landa Park, Fischer Park and Camp Comal only.

Consumption of alcoholic beverages is not allowed in parking lots or within 25 feet of park roadways.

Use of tobacco products is prohibited on or within 50 feet of any outdoor City-owned youth athletic field, skate park, playground or playground equipment.

Metal detectors are not allowed in City parks.

All habitat and wildlife are protected.

Due to environmental impact, sports and activities may be prohibited.

INDEPENDENCE DR

MISSION HILL PARK

PUPPY PLAYLAND DOG PARK

WALK

COUNTY LINE MEMORIAL TRAIL

COUNTY LINE MEMORIAL TRAIL

WALK & BIKE TRAIL

PARK WALKING TRAILS Park County Line Memorial Trail

Distance Per Lap

Laps = 1 Mile

2.18 miles

2 mile trail

Kraft Park

0.29 miles

3.5 laps

Landa Park

0.90 miles

1.25 laps

Dry Comal Nature Trail

2.5 miles

2.5 mile loop

Morningside Park

0.50 miles

2 laps

Ernest Eikel Park

0.27 miles

3.5 laps

Panther Canyon

0.80 miles

1.5 laps

Fischer Park

2.0 miles

2 mile trail

Solms Park

0.34 miles

3 laps

H-E-B Soccer Complex

0.48 miles

2 laps

Torrey Park

0.23 miles

4.5 laps

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CIVIC/CONVENTION CENTER

IT'S ALL FUN AND GAMES AT THE NEW BRAUNFELS CIVIC / CONVENTION CENTER

Our more than 50,000 square feet includes a large Exhibit Hall, beautiful Ballroom and five flexible Meeting Rooms with private Courtyard.

The facility is conveniently located near I-35 in historic Downtown New Braunfels, walking distance to unique lodging, shopping and one-of-a-kind eateries.

The facility includes wireless internet and all the state-of-the-art equipment and technology you could need for a dynamic, highly memorable presentation.

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Unmatched Value Extensive Audio/Visual Varied Room Amenities Flexible Catering Policies Beverage Service Courtyard Games & Fire-pit

BOOK YOUR NEXT EVENT WITH US TODAY

375 South Castell Avenue 830-221-4011 WWW.NBTEXAS.ORG/CIVICCENTER

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PUBLIC LIBRARY

The New Braunfels Public Library is not just books! We have a vast digital library that includes streaming movies, downloadable music, online technology and language courses, online genealogical resources and, of course, ebooks for all ages. If you haven’t explored your library recently, drop by and see what’s new! For additional details on programs and events offered at the New Braunfels Public Library, visit the online calendar: www.nbtexas.org/library

HOURS:

Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Stay connected and informed about all of the wonderful programs and events happening at the Library.

GRETCHEN PRUETT Library Director gpruett@nbtexas.org 700 East Common Street New Braunfels, TX 78130 Phone Number: 830-221-4300 Fax Number: 830-608-2151 www.nbtexas.org/library

9:00 am - 9:00 pm 9:00 am - 6:00 pm 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

STAY CONNECTED!

CONTACT INFORMATION:

GET INVOLVED!

FRIENDS OF THE NEW BRAUNFELS PUBLIC LIBRARY

FACEBOOK

The Friends of the Library promotes knowledge of the functions, resources, services and needs of the New Braunfels Public Library and fosters closer relations between the Library and the citizens of New Braunfels and surrounding area.

TWITTER

NEW BRAUNFELS PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION

FLICKR

flickr.com/newbraunfelspubliclibrary facebook.com/nblibrary

The mission of the Foundation is to secure private funding to meet the Library’s needs for program development and improvement of services and facilities that are not normally met by public funding.

twitter.com/nbpublibrary

PINTEREST

pinterest.com/nbpl

RIOMOBILE!

RIO stands for Reading and Inspiration through Outreach, and the RIOmobile is your library on wheels.

On board, you can check out and return books, music, and movies, renew items you have checked out, pick up your holds, sign up for a library card and pay your fines. The RIOmobile makes regularly scheduled stops around the community. You can check out the RIOmobile’s schedule on our website!

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CHILDREN, TWEEN & TEEN LIBRARY PROGRAMS

Paws to Read

SUMMER READING PROGRAMS

Practice your reading skills by reading a book to a trained therapy dog or cat in a quiet, relaxed setting. Reading aloud helps children become better readers by improving fluency and comprehension, among other important skills.

LIBRARIES ROCK! Join us on Saturday, June 2 from 10am-1pm for the 2018 Summer Reading Program Kickoff Event! We’ll have special performances from Circus Chickendog and Silly Sparkles!

Did you know that a child can lose up to two months’ worth of learning during the summer? Children who read during the summer score higher in reading and math when they return to school. Prevent “Summer Slide!” Sign up for Summer Reading, read great books, have FUN, and earn free books to keep!

Special events and performances all summer long including music, magic, dinosaurs, theater, storytellers, and puppet shows! Check the library’s calendar for more details.

Baby Rhyme Time

Join us for a program just for babies and their caregivers. We read stories, sing, share nursery rhymes, play music, and end with a short playtime and bubbles! Siblings are welcome to attend.

Age: Newborn-18months Main Library Meeting Room Mondays 9:30-10am

FREE

Toddler Time

Join us for a fun program for toddlers. We read stories, sing, move to music and end with a short playtime with friends. Siblings are welcome to attend.

Age: 18-36 months Main Library Meeting Room Mondays 10:30-11am Tuesdays 10:30-11am

FREE FREE

Westside Community Center Fridays 10:30-11am

FREE

Bring the whole family to our storytime for all ages! Together, we’ll explore books, songs and get crafty.

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FREE

Art Afternoons (Ages 3-7)

Join us each month as we learn about a different artist or illustrator and explore the techniques they use through a hands-on project.

Age: 3-7 Main Library Meeting Room 4-5pm 1st Wednesday

FREE

Preschool Storytime

Join us for a storytime that focuses on reading readiness. We will share the best early literacy practices to help children get ready to read, including letter knowledge and phonological awareness. After storytime, we get creative with a related craft!

Age: 3-5 Main Library Meeting Room Tuesdays 9:30-10am Wednesdays 9:30-10am Westside Community Center Fridays 9:30-10am

FREE FREE FREE

Weekly Tween Program

Learn and try out new art techniques each month with other teens. All supplies provided for the monthly project, or bring your own art to work on in a studio environment.

Age: 13-18 Main Library Meeting Room 1st Thursday 5-6pm FREE

DIY at Your Library - Teens

Learn how to use cool technology, new tools and fun techniques to create things to wear, display or customize your space!

All supplies provided!

Age: 13-18 Main Library Meeting Room September to November 5-6pm

FREE

Anime & Manga Club

Watch anime and discuss manga with other teen fans. Activities include crafts and planning special events.

Age: 13-18 Main Library Meeting Room 2nd & 4th Thursdays 5-6pm

FREE

Teen Volunteer Drop-In Hours Need to get volunteer hours for school or a club? Join us at the Library; no signup required!

Age: 13-18 Main Library Conference Room 2:30-4:30pm 2nd & 4th Saturdays

FREE

Stop by the Library for a fun, educational program just for tweens each week!

Topics range from artistic techniques to using inquiry-based learning to explore scientific concepts.

Age: 8-12 Main Library Meeting Room Tuesdays 4-5pm

FREE

THURSDAY NIGHT MAGIC ALTERNATING THURSDAYS . 6-7PM

Family Storytime

Age: All Main Library Meeting Room Saturdays 10:30-11am

Age: 5+ Main Library Meeting Room Check Calendar for dates & time

Art Afternoons (Ages 13-18)

FREE

Enjoy playing Magic the Gathering, 'Yu-Gi-Oh!', or other collectable card games?

Always thought magic sounded interesting but didn't know how to get started? Used to play a collectable card game but haven't in a while? Join us at this all-ages program to learn more about these games, talk to other players, and hone your craft.

Check our online calendar for specific dates and times.

Age: All Ages

Fee: Free

Location: Main Library Conference Room

Enjoy a relaxing time of coloring with other friendly folks.

Age: Adult New Braunfels Public Library 1st Thursdays 9:30-11am

FREE

Crafty Hour

Need to unwind after work before heading home for the evening? Never carve out craft time at home? We’ll have a craft ready for you to create, but you can also bring questions about craft project you’re working on.

Registration Required.

Age: Adult New Braunfels Public Library 4th Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm FREE

Gentle Yoga

Bring your mat and enjoy a session of Gentle Yoga with our skilled instructor.

Age: Adult New Braunfels Public Library 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 5:45-6:45pm

FREE

Homesteading 101

Join us as we explore a variety of topics dealing with sustainable living and homesteading. Check the library’s calendar online for more details. http://www.nbtexas.org/1511/Library-Calendar Age: Adult New Braunfels Public Library 3rd Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm

FREE

Laughter Yoga

Laughter Yoga is a fun way to stretch your body and use those laughter muscles.

It’s also a great way to be a little silly and stay active. All physical abilities encouraged.

Age: Adult New Braunfels Public Library 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 12:30pm

FREE

Open Tech Sessions: Smart Phone and Tablet Help

Do you have a device and need help with it? Drop in with your smart device and questions during our weekly tech help hour.

Age: Adult New Braunfels Public Library Wed & Thur 1-2pm

FREE

Pin Perfect

We’re taking Pinterest-inspired crafts and showing you how to make them a reality.

All supplies are provided. You bring the creativity and leave with a complete project. Registration is required.

Age: Adult New Braunfels Public Library 3rd Thursdays 9:30-11am

FREE

ReadBox

Join us each month for a viewing of a movie based off a book. Movie titles listed below.

Age: Adult New Braunfels Public Library 3rd Wednesdays 1:30pm April 18: My Fair Lady May 16: Moneyball June 20: Fried Green Tomatoes July 18: The Butler August: No Program September 19: Wonder

FREE

O.W.L.

OLDER, WISER, LIVELIER OWL is geared toward our 50+ crowd.

Join us each week as we rotate through a variety of activities such as Bridge Lessons, Line Dancing, Dominoes, Yoga for Seniors, movies and crafts. Check out our online calendar for dates and activities.

newbraunfels.libguides.com/ Adults/seniors Day: Mondays Time: 2pm Cost: FREE

Sit & Stitch

Do you like to knit, crochet or do other stitching crafts? We share tips and patterns while socializing with other crafty people.

ADULT LIBRARY PROGRAMS

Color Me This: Coloring Therapy

BOOK

DISCUSSION GROUPS

Age: Adult FICTION . 2nd WEDS . 1:30PM New Braunfels Public Library Tuesdays 10am-12pm FREE APRIL 11 Wednesdays 7-9pm FREE COMMONWEALTH BY PATCHETT MAY 9 Social Media Classes CURIOUS CHARMS OF ARTHUR PEPPER Stop in to learn more about various social

BY PATRICK media platforms and how to use them. Check JUNE 13 out our online calendar for specific dates and THE SAME SKY BY WARD platforms covered.

JULY 11 Age: Adult HOMEGOING BY GYASI New Braunfels Public Library AUGUST 8 OUR SOULS AT NIGHT BY HARUF Tuesdays 4-5pm FREE SEPTEMBER 12 1st Tuesday - Facebook NUTSHELL BY MCEWAN 2nd Tuesday - Twitter 3rd Tuesday - Pinterest 4th Tuesday - Instagram MYSTERY . 3rd THUR . 3PM

Tai Chi

This combination-style Tai Chi class is gentle, flowing and meditative. It brings healing energy and improves balance as well as brain health.

Age: Adult New Braunfels Public Library Tuesdays 2pm

FREE

Memory Café

This program is for those experiencing memory loss and their caregivers.

Stop in for educational programs as well as activities to stimulate the brain.

Age: Adult New Braunfels Public Library 1st Fridays 10am-12pm

APRIL 19 THE HEIST BY DANIEL SILVA MAY 17 THE CUTTING SEASON BY ATTICA LOCKE JUNE 21 RAVEN BLACK BY ANN CLEEVES JULY 19 THE LEMUR BY BENJAMIN BLACK AUGUST 16 THE SCOLD’S BRIDLE BY MINETTE WALTERS SEPTEMBER 20 THE GRIFTERS BY JIM THOMPSON

FREE

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WESTSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER

CONTACT INFORMATION:

MISSION STATEMENT: Through community outreach, the Westside Community Center will improve lives by providing resources and an inclusive environment for lifelong learning, health and wellness.

JENNIFER HERNANDEZ Outreach Coordinator jhernandez@nbtexas.org

WESTSIDE COMMUNITY LIBRARY FREE LIBRARY SERVICES

2932 S IH 35 Frontage Rd New Braunfels, TX 78130 WCC Office: 830-221-4630 WCC Library: 830-221-4301 www.nbtexas.org/westside

Servicios Gratutos de la Biblioteca

Check out Books, Movies, & Music Saca libros, películas y músic Read Magazines & Newspapers Lee revistas y periódico Pick Up Items on Reserve Recoge artículos en reserva Computer Access & Free Wi-Fi Computadora y wi-fi gratis Copy Machine, Scanner, & Faxes ($) Fotocopiadora, escaneo y fax ($) Storytime for Kids Tiempo de cuentos para niños Pronunciator Language Tutorial Tutorial de Pronunicator Language Help with Resumes Ayuda con resumes Mobile Food Pantry Vouchers Cupones para despensa de comida Green Waste Bags Bolsas para desecho verde Coupon Library Biblioteca del cupón

Zumba with Laura

Get moving with this super fun class that will make your heart healthy and change your day! No registration required Mondays @ 12:15pm FREE

Pickleball for Seniors

Recreational play for those that love the sport and enjoy a multi level atmosphere of light competition. Intermediate+ ability level. No registration required Mon & Wed @ 9am-12pm FREE

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Pilates with Jo

Bring your mat and relax your mind while building inner and outer strength. No registration required 2nd and 4th Fridays 10:30am-11:30am (Free)

Yoga

Check the monthly online calendar for FREE SaturdaySessions.

WCC LIBRARY HOURS Horas de la Biblioteca Monday Lunes Tuesday Martes Wednesday Miércoles Thursday Jueves Friday Viernes Saturday Sábado Sunday Domingo

closed/cerrado 12-8pm 12-8pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm closed/cerrado

Chair Yoga

Wednesdays: June 27th, July 25th, and August 22nd Time: 12:15pm-1:15pm Westside Community Center

Baile Latina Dancing with Carol Learn Salsa, Merinque, Bachata and MORE fun Latin dances. This is a quick paced aerobic session that will open your mind to new dances and culture. So FUN! No registration required Tuesdays at 12pm

Thursdays 9:30am (Beginners) Thursdays 10:15am (Intermediate) Come for one or stay for both.

No registration required.

Walking to Music

Bring your own music to listen to OR enjoy what we have playing in the gym. An opportunity to walk and enjoy your own space. 20 times around the gym is a mile!

Tuesdays at 9am Thursdays at 12:15pm

Open Gym Basketball Wednesdays 4:00pm-6:00pm Free and Open to the Public (June, July and August)

Open Gym Volleyball Fridays: 3:00pm-5:00pm Free and Open to the Public (June, July, and August)

Team Motivation with Ana Fun Family Environment Bootcamp Tuesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm Saturdays 8:00am-9:00am

Beach Body Class with Leslie

Bring your water bottle and make the change now! It’s a fun and energy driven class that will get you started on your goals or maintaining the fitness you have!!

Mondays from 6:00pm-6:45pm

Enjoy this group learning fitness class with Leslie. Such a quick and fun class to meet you where you are at with your fitness goals. No registration required

Craft O Rama at WCC

Join the WCC Library staff with an awesome fun craft.

Every 2nd Saturday from 2:00-3:30pm Register online at nbtexas.org/library *Family friendly

Book Crafts at WCC

Join the WCC Library staff with an engaging book craft every 4th Friday from 2:30pm4:00pm Register online at nbtexas.org/library

Spanish Class for Adults (Focus on Pronunciation and Conjugation) Session will open up for registration 30 days prior to the start of the session.

FREE and open to the public. (online registration nbtexas.org/library)

Adults Ages: 18+ Thursdays: 1pm-2:30pm June 14, 21, 28 July 5, 12, 19 (extra session possible on July 26) Westside Community Center

Spanish Class for Kids

Session will open up for registration 30 days prior to the start of the session.

Ages: 3-5yrs old June 11-15 Westside Community Center Register online at nbtexas.org/library Time:TBD

HUNGER HEROS

NEEDED AT WCC Mobile Food Pantry Volunteers Welcome

Come help off-load, package, and prepare produce and goods for food insecure families in our community.

Westside Community Center Every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month (June, July, August) Volunteer Check in 8:45am WCC Gym Email Jhernandez@nbtexas.org for more information about group volunteering. Great opportunity for teen volunteer hours.

WESTSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER

Line Dancing with Valerie

WCC COMMUNITY GARDEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Call the WCC Office at 830-221-4630 to set up a time to help with the community garden. Church groups, individuals, families, master gardeners, beginning gardeners, anyone that would love to learn more and make a difference for families and practice organic gardening. Email Jennifer Hernandez (jhernandez@nbtexas.org)

COMMUNITY GARDEN WORKDAYS

Call the WCC Office for your groups 30min, 45min, or one hour time slot. Only early morning times available due to the heat.

Location: Westside Community Center Garden Come help maintain some of the garden charm throughout the summer.

Call 830-221-4630 or email Jennifer Hernandez at jhernandez@nbtexas.org

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