Recreation

Camp Crabgrass

7:30am-5:30pm | $130 Residents per session

$150 Non-residents per session | Ages 6-11

Jimmy Burke Activity Center

Session 1 | June 8-12

Session 2 | June 15-19

Session 3 | June 22-26

Session 4 | July 13-17

Session 5 | July 20-24

Session 6 | July 27-31

Refund Policy

Due to the overwhelming response of participation, the Parks and Recreation Department has adopted a stringent refund policy for Camp Crabgrass. Cancellation and refunds will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

Nature Camp

Monday - Friday | July 6-10 | 7:30am-5:30pm

Jimmy Burke Activity Center | Ages 6-11

$110 Residents/$130 Non Residents

Love the outdoors? If the answer is yes, then nature camp is the place to be! Every day is fun-filled with outdoor themed activities. We spend our time outside on the playground, playing outdoor games and enjoying all the things that nature has to offer.

Vipar Program

Enjoy a full week of FUN and EXCITING activities including swimming, archery and much more. Lunch is included, campers will need to bring 2 snacks and drinks per day. Parent packet must be filled out before the first day of camp.

Scavenger Hunt

Tuesday | June 30 | 1:15-2:30pm

Dow Park Pavilion | Ages 6-14

$4 per team of 2 or $6 per team of 3

Race the clock to gather items and score the most points. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place will receive a gift card to be shared with the team

Craft Junkie

Thursday | July 9 | 10 - 11:30am | Community Center Room 11 | Ages 8 & up | $12 per junkie

Are you a craft junkie who loves to make things or maybe you are hoping to get in touch with your creative side? This class offers two crafts you can make and take home the same day- A colorful pom pom coaster and a marbled clay dish for your coins or rings. Spend a leisurely mid-morning with us and you might be surprised with the end result.

Callng all volunteers ages 12 - 15 (as of June 1, 2020)! We are looking for volunteers to help us with our summer programs and general parks and recreation operations! The VIPAR (Volunteers in Parks and Recreation) program helps kids build a foundation of knowledge, a positive attitude and skills that are needed to be a future employee. VIPAR applications can be found online at deerparktx.gov/1256/VIPARProgram are due by June 6.

DICE DICE BABY (BUNCO FOR YOUTH)

Thursdays | June 18, July 16, August 13 | 1-2pm

Community Center | Ages 10-14

$5 per player

Bunco is not just a game for your mom! It is a fun dice game that you play with a partner, but the partners switch up. It is easy to learn and has great energy especially when you BUNCO! We will play 8 games and total wins and losses for each person will be tabulated. Prizes will be awarded for Most Wins, Most Losses, Most Buncos and a consolation roll off.

Life Skills

Monday - Wednesday | July 13 - 15| 1-2pm

Community Center | Ages 12-15 | $8

Teens are welcome to come and learn skills they can carry with them for the rest of their lives. This three day program welcomes teens to come and learn skills that are applicable in every day life.

Monday- Resume Building; learn to draft a resume that catches the attention of a future employer.

Tuesday- Balancing Finances; learn how to write a check, and when to save, when to spend.

Wednesday- Email etiquette

Archery Camp

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

August 10 - 12 | 10am-2pm |

Jimmy Burke Activity Center | Ages 6-11

$45 per archer

Join us for a crash course in the basics of recurve archery. Archery instills confidence, greater attention spans and a willingness to try other sports activities for those who participate. Participants will be taught about safety and archery skills by three US Archery level certified instructors and will spend time at a certified archery range with X1 archery. Participants will bring a sack lunch.

Paint Me

Fridays | July 17, 24, 31 & August 7 | 1-3pm

Community Center | All Ages | $10 per painter

Paint Me is a plaster painting opportunity for all ages to come and create a masterpiece. This activity is a basic painting class with limited instructions available for 40 painters. Several different ceramics pieces will be available to paint and ready to take home that day on a first come, first serve basis. All supplies are included.

Pizza Trivia

Monday | July 20 | 3-4:30pm

Community Center | Ages 12-15 | $10 per player

Have your teens to come join us for pizza and teen trivia. All participants will eat pizza and winner will receive a trophy.

June 15th- Pop Culture Trivia

Trivial questions about all popular trends

July 20th- Binging Trivia: Does your teen sit home and binge watch shows on Netflix, Hulu, Disney +? This trivia is best for them as they will be asked questions about all the popular shows and movies on these platforms. *Possible spoilers*.

JR. ANGLER

Monday | August 3 | 10am-12pm

Jimmy Burke Activity Center | Ages 6 & Up

$5 per angler

Learn basic fishing skills and techniques as well as some of the laws and regulations that govern the sport. We will include casting practice, fish identification and learning about habitats.

Last Night Out

Friday | August 7 | 7-10pm

Maxwell Center | Ages 20 & Up | $15

Parents, Guardians, friends, please come and enjoy this adult only game night to have fun before you get back in the grind of school responsibilities. If you enjoy “The Price is Right” and “Newlyweds” you will surely enjoy this event. All registrants will get a shot to participate, but not all wanting to participate will get to play. There will be prizes, fun, laughter and light refreshments.

Good Boy Dog Obedience

Tuesday | June 30 - August 4 | 6:30-7:30pm

Jimmy Burke Activity Center

Owner 15 & up/ Dog 4 months & up

$150 per dog and human pair

Group classes are a fun and affordable way to get started with training. Classes are held with other dog/owner pairs also eager to learn. Dog moms and dads with the time and ability to stay committed to training week to week are encouraged to join in group classes! The Good Boy Obedience group class covers basic commands that will make life with your dog more enjoyable. Expect to put in work outside of class meetings. Group classes meet for one hour, once a week for 6 weeks with the first week for owners only. We will be conducting orientation and the dogs may stay home.

Mini Gourmet

Monday - Thursday | July 27-30

Ages 8-10 | 2-4pm (July)

Ages 11-14 | 11am-1pm (July)

Community Center | $55 per chef

Calling all foodies! Learn the basics of cooking while you explore your inner chef. Feel at ease in the kitchen with these instructor-led age appropriate recipes. 4 days of fun and cooking with the last class set aside for a team cooking contest. Show what you learned and see who ends up victorious! There are no repeat on any recipes for each class so you can sign up for both in your age group.