Parks & Recreation Recreation

Dismissal Dayz

Wednesday | February 5 | Heart Thumb Print

Thursday | May 28 | Edible Construction Trucks

12-3pm | Community Center | Room 11

Ages 5 & up

When school lets out for early dismissal, send the kids to the Community Center, Room 11 from 12-3pm to hang out, watch a movie, do a craft and play some games. We will also have popcorn! There is no charge for this activity. It is come and go, but if they wish to go in the game room or gym, they will need to bring their membership card. Children will be supervised while participating. Please make sure to let a staff person know if they are not allowed to leave the room on their own. Just show up and enjoy those few extra hours out of school with us!

Painting With Pam

January 17: Peace Sign

February 7: Princess Pig

March 20: Shark

April 17: Unicorn

May 15: Monkey

Fridays | 6:30-8:30pm | Community Center | Room 11

Ages 5 & Up | $25 ($10 per additional family members if registering in person at the Community Center)

Come spend a Friday evening painting with us in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Whether you have been painting forever or you are new to it, you will fit right in. The instructor Pam is friendly and encouraging, offering step by step instructions. Each month is a new theme so you can come back again and again. Participants are welcome to bring snacks. For information email pammerg@yahoo.com

Teen Extreme

Wednesday | February 5 | 1:30-6pm

Community Center | Ages 12-15 | $30

While DPISD has a half day, have your teen enjoy the rest of their day training like a warrior at Obstacle Warrior Kids. Inspired by the hit television show American Ninja Warrior on NBC, Obstacle Warrior Kids is a place for kids to challenge themselves on a variety of obstacles in an indoor, climate-controlled environment, while having fun! Athletic, closed-toe shoes are required. A signed waiver from Warrior Obstacle Course is required for participation.

Wild Child Destination

Monday | January 20 & April 13 | 8:30am-5pm

Claude Burgess | Ages 6-12 | $25

There is no school for DPISD on Monday, January 20, but we have you covered with a trip to the Children’s Health Museum as we become doctors and scientists. During the day we will dissect owl pellets, and be rewarded with a souvenir bag. On April 13, we will be gpomg on a wildlife theme adventure. For more information email Stephen Bibbs at sbibbs@ deerparktx.org. For both trips please provide a lunch as there is no concession area for food purchase and arrive on time as we will leave promptly at 9am.

Safe Sitter

Friday | May 29 | 9am - 3:30pm | Ages 12-17

Community Center | Room 10 | $45

Deer Park Parks and Recreation is partnering with Safe Sitter® to teach young teens how to be better, safer babysitters. For more than 35 years, Safe Sitter® has been a leader in providing life skills, safety skills and child care training for youth. This 6-hour course will have you properly trained and ready for the summer. A student handbook and completion card will go home with each student after taking the class.

*A 30 minute pizza lunch is factored into the fee and time allotment*

Please note: While First Aid and CPR are covered in this course, certification isnotincluded.Interestedparticipantswillbegivenresourcesongettingthis certification.

Geocaching

Friday | May 29 | 6-7:30pm

Community Center Game Room | All Ages | $10

Are you a master at hide and seek? You will love geocaching! Geocaching is a way fun, new adventurous way to explore your surroundings. Buddy up or go alone. Last summer, we introduced this fun activity, so this season we are turning it up a notch by offering bigger and better prizes for the first place team who finds all the treasures in Dow Park! Participants will enter the game room to receive instructions. GPS equipment is limited but phone GPS is permitted. All ages are welcome but it is recommended those younger than 12 to have an adult chaperone.

Spring Break Camp

Monday - Friday | March 9-13 | 7:30am - 5:30pm

Claude Burgess Center | Ages 6-12 | $105 Residents

$125 Non Residents

A week long camp for kids to enjoy their spring break while taking exciting trips and making new friendships. We will be traveling to Urban Adventure Park on March 10 and Obstacle Warrior Kids on March 12. During the day children will enjoy a wide variety of crafts, activities and games. Campers should provide a sack lunch for each day of camp.

Good Boy Dog Obedience

Tuesdays | 6:30-7:30pm | Jimmy Burke Activity Center

$150/dog & human pair

Session 1 | January 14 - February 18

Session 2 | March 17 - April 28 (No class April 7)

Group classes are a fun and affordable way to get started with dog training. These 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. Group classes meet for one hour, once a week, for 6 weeks with the first week for owners only. Expect to put in work outside of class meetings. You may email instructor at smcbride@ goodboyobedience.com. Visit the website at www.goodboyobedience.com.

Archery Camp

Thursday & Friday | January 2 & 3 | 10am - 2pm

Jimmy Burke Center | Ages 6-11 | $35

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 US Archery level one certified instructor. Schlotsky’s & pizza will be provided daily.

Hunters Education

Saturday | 8am-5pm | Avon Center

January 18 | February 8 | March 21 | April 18

Come get your hunter’s permit and learn the rules and regulations of land, weapon and animal. Please bring $15 in hand to class. If you have any questions please contact James Davis at (832)498-1609.