5 minute read
2023 Summer Recreation Programming
BLOCK PARTY DAYS
Saturdays | June 24th, July 15th, August 19th
12 PM - 3 PM | Kingsdale Recreation Center Free
There is no party like a Block Party! Come on out for this free event and join us for some music, games and much more.
THE LAST HURRAH
Thursday, July 13th | 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Community Center/Earl Dunn Gym | Free
Leave it to the Parks & Recreation Department to make a party out of the last week the Community Center and Gym will be in operation! We invite you to help us give these old buildings the perfect send off by enjoying their glory one last time. Take a walk down memory lane with us by looking through old brochures and pictures, playing in the game room and gym one last time. We will even let you write on the wall, to record your fond memories here! Seriously, we are going to let you write on the wall! Then we will take a picture to capture all those memories you have shared. There will be popcorn, drinks, music and games. We hope you will join us one last time at a place that was a second home to several generations.
CANVAS AND CHILL
6 PM - 8 PM | $20/person
Ages 6 + | Activity Code: 230106
Community Center Room 11
June 9th - Dolphin
July 27th - Fireworks
Claude Burgess Center
August 11th - Fruit Basket
Canvas & Chill is a setting for families to enjoy a night out together while creating a beautiful masterpiece. No experience is needed as you will receive step-by-step instructions from our experienced staff. All materials will be provided. You may bring an apron or old shirt to protect clothing, if desired. We recommend that those under 8 years of age have an adult to assist.
GEOCACHING
Friday, June 23rd | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dow Park | Ages 10+ | $5/person
Activity Code: 130202
Do you enjoy scavenger hunts?
If you do, geocaching is for you!
Join us at Dow Park locating caches using the Battle Ship game theme. You may buddy up into teams up to 3 or go solo.
MINI GOURMET
June 5th - 8th
Ages 8-10 | 10 AM - 12 PM
Ages 11-14 | 2 PM - 4 PM
Community Center Room 6
$60/person | Activity Code: 230111
Learn the basics of cooking while you explore your inner chef! Feel at ease in the kitchen with four days of fun instructor-led age-appropriate cooking recipes.
KAYAKING FOR BEGINNERS
July 21 & August 4th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Dow Park Pool | Ages 11 +
$15/person |Activity Code: 230201
Join us at Dow Park Pool, where we will show you the fundamentals of kayaking in a safe environment. You will learn parts of the Kayak, how to board , and the principles of paddling.
DOG OBEDIENCE
June 6th - July 18th | Tuesdays | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Jimmy Burke Activity Center | Ages 14 +
$150 | Activity Code: 230101
Unleash the bestest friend you will ever have. This 6 week course will include beginning engagement skills, on-leash skills such as sit, down, recall, loose-leash walking, as well as boundary training. We also welcome dogs that need to brush up on their skills. Big or small, we train them all and anything is pawsible! If you have any questions, you may contact the certified instructor, Angela Spence at 832-382-3638 or visit her website https://linktr.ee/acsquaredpets *No class on July 4, 2023*
Summer Dance Mini Sessions
Activity Code for all dance classes: 230504
*Classes will take place at Claude Burgess Center. Due to space, parents/spectators will not be allowed inside to sit and watch the classes*
Jimmy Burke Activity Center | 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM| $150/Residents $175\Non-Residents
Enjoy a whole week of FUN and EXCITING activities, including sw imming, field trips, crafts, and so much more! We will have field trips on Tuesday and Thursday and will be swimming at Dow Park Pool on Wednesday and Friday from 12pm-3pm. We will be providing lunch for the campers, but we ask that parents provide two snacks and two drinks per day. Parents must fill out a parent packet before the first day of camp.
SPLASH INTO SUMMER CAMP - Big Rivers Waterpark & Splashtown
June 5th - June 9th | Ages 6-11 | Activity Code: 230503-01
OUT OF THIS WORLD CAMP - Main Event & Houston Space Center
June 12th - June 16th | Ages 6-11 | Activity Code: 230503-02
SUPERHERO CAMP - Cidercade & Urban Air
June 19th - June 23th | Ages 6-11 | Activity Code: 230503-03
OUTDOOR EXPLORERS CAMP - Crocodile Encounter & Moody Gardens
June 26th - June 30th | Ages 6-11 | Activity Code: 230503-04
CRITTER CAMP - Houston Interactive Aquarium & Bayou Wildlife Zoo
July 17th - July 21th | Ages 6-11 | Activity Code: 230503-05
AQUATIC ADVENTURE CAMP - Typhoon Texas & Schlitterbahn
July 24th - July 28th | Ages 6-11 | Activity Code: 230503-06
