Summer 2013 PLAY Guide

Daily 10:30 AM - 6 PM TIMES Fridays until 8 PM Sundays Noon to 6 PM

fun at Summer

Surf

May 25 - 27 June 1 - 2 DATES June 7 - August 25 August 31 - September 2

Catchi

ng the

waves

Big Surfer (48” - over) $7 Lil’ Surfer (Under 48”) $5 PRICES Surfers age 2 and under free Twilight Special (after 4 PM) save $2 Open Memorial Day, Fourth of July, & Labor Day

I love Wally’s Cove

surfandswim.org

440 West Oates Road

972-205-3993

Instructors Wanted

City Council

Ronald Jones, Mayor Tim Campbell, District 1 Anita Goebel, District 2 Preston Edwards, District 3, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem B.J. Williams, District 4 John Willis, District 5, Mayor Pro Tem Lori Barnett Dodson, District 6 Rick Williams, District 7 Jim Cahill, District 8

Love for macaroni art? Flair for Salsa Dance? Share your special talents with the community.

We are looking for innovative, talented, and proficient instructors.

Contact your local recreation center or senior center for more information, and fill out an Instructor Class Proposal Form online garlandparks.com

William E. Dollar, City Manager

Parks & Recreation Board D. Cecil Williams II, District 4, Chair Ed Seghers, District 1 Lawrence B. Jones III, District 2 Art Whitaker, District 3 Patsy Rogers, District 5 Gregory Davis, District 6 Laura McLarry, District 7 Molly Bishop, District 8 Dwight Harry, Mayoral Appointee Jim Stone, Managing Director

Inclusion Statement Garland Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts encourages people of all abilities to participate in recreation activities together and register for programs that are of interest to them. We strive to promote activities that provide a positive, independent leisure experience through standard, specialized, adapted, and inclusive programs. Please call your local recreation center if you have a special need or require any special accommodations.

Kids

14 Camp Central 17 Arts & Crafts 19 Community Education 20 Dance 22 Health & Fitness 22 Martial Arts 24 Outdoor Adventures 24 Performing Arts 26 Sports

Swim Lessons Pages 7 - 11

2 Surf and Swim 5 Special Events 7 Swim Lessons 12 Pool Profiles

46 Facility Locations Fitness Pass & ID Cards

48 Sports Leagues 49 Firewheel Golf Park & Jack Coleman Tennis Center

50 How to PLAY

Adults

30 Arts & Crafts 31 Community Education 31 Dance 33 Health & Fitness 38 Martial Arts 39 Outdoor Adventures 39 Sports 40 Travel & Outings

13 Surf Party Packages Registration and

Scholarship Information

42 Therapeutic Recreation 51 The Body Shops 44 Reservations

On the Cover Tyler and Travis love watching all sports but prefer getting outside and playing football and baseball any chance they get.

Summer 2013 - Summer Events 5

Juneteenth Celebration!

Enjoy FREE live music, games, and food while you celebrate with friends and family. Watch past Garland basketball legends battle it out on the court and then test your skills in a 3-point shootout. For more information, please contact Fields Recreation Center, 972-205-3090.

Fields Recreation Center

Saturday, June 8 5 - 9 PM All Ages FREE

In an effort to build awareness about the vital importance of teaching children to swim to help prevent drowning, the nation’s top water safety and training organizations are joining forces for this exciting event.

Learn important water safety tips and try out swimming skills in the water. All participants must be accompanied by an adult and will receive free admission to Surf and Swim for the day. Pre-registration required.

Surf and Swim

Tuesday, June 18 10 - 10:30 AM Ages 5 - 12 FREE

Lawnchair Theater

Movie in the Park

We are turning the park into a theater!

Watch a FREE family friendly film with friends and neighbors. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Affordable snacks available for purchase.

Movies will begin around 8:30 PM.

Holford Park

Hollabaugh Park

Dolphin Tale Friday, June 14

Despicable Me Friday, June 21

eterans ribute

Gala

Honor our veterans and celebrate patriotism. Enjoy an evening of musical groups, musicians, comedians, and more.

For more information, please contact the Senior Activity Center, 972-205-2769.

Plaza Theater

Friday, August 9 7 PM All Ages FREE

Swim Team

Do you love swimming and competition? Join the Garland Gators! Swim team training will focus on improving techniques and developing endurance, effective breathing, and proper flip turns while practicing from starting blocks.

Make it a family event when competing in dual and regional meets against other Texas Amateur Athletic Federation metroplex area teams.

Holford Pool

Water Fitness

Age: 6 - 10Yrs Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle.

138012 M-F 8:30 - 9:30 AM 6/10 - 7/19

$112

Age: 11 - 16Yrs Swimmers must be able to swim 50 yards of freestyle.

138011 M-F 7:30 - 8:30 AM 6/10 - 7/19

$112

Beat the heat and stay cool in the pool while you exercise! Low impact instruction includes stretching and warm up, aerobic conditioning and muscle toning exercises, and a relaxing cool down. Improve cardiovascular health, muscle tone, and endurance with little stress on the joints and body.

Wynne Park Pool

Aqua Zumba速

Bring the party to the pool! Blend the benefits of Zumba and water fitness into a cardio conditioning and body toning workout that reduces the burden on stress bearing joints and muscles. Build muscle strength and flexibility using the natural resistance of the water.

6/10 - 7/3 7/8 - 7/31

$45 $45

Lifeguard Training

Holford Pool

Age: 16Yrs and up Instructor: Lewallen 138844 M-W 5:45 - 6:45 PM 138845 M-W 5:45 - 6:45 PM

Age: 16Yrs and up Instructor: Lewallen 138013 M-W 8:40 - 9:40 AM 138014 M-W 8:40 - 9:40 AM

6/10 - 7/3 7/8 - 7/31

$45 $45

Looking for a summer job? Become an Ellis and Associates certified lifeguard and work at a City of Garland aquatic facility. Training includes lifeguard training, CPR, and first aid. Complete an online application at garlandhr.com. For more information, please contact the Aquatics office, 972-205-2757.

New Guard

Class location, days, and times may vary. Completion of the class does not guarantee a lifeguard position with the City of Garland.

Age: 16Yrs and up 136059 Sa, M-Th 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM 5/11 - 5/16 $100

Summer 2013 - Aquatics 7

hat you need to know befor ring... e t s i g e e r W for swim lessons A signed waiver is required before participants are allowed in the water.

All participants are required to wear proper swim attire. Athletic wear is strictly prohibited.

Only participants and staff are allowed inside pool gates.

A parent is required to attend the first day of class for important class details.

An additional $4 fee will be assessed for registration completed after noon on the Friday before the session begins. Availablity is not guaranteed.

Registration may be completed over the phone, in person at any Garland recreation center, or online at garlandparks.com. Pools are unable to accept any registrations.

When registering online, print a receipt and bring it to the first class.

Classes meet Monday through Friday the first week of the session and Monday through Thursday the second week. If there is a class cancellation by the Aquatics staff, a make-up time will be designated by the pool supervisor.

Class size is limited. Register early for a better chance at your preferred time.

A parent packet is available upon registration. The packet contains class guidelines and procedures. The packet can also be found at garlandparks.com.

Questions? Please call 972-205-2708.

Opening Day Ma 25 ## y Season passes on sale now!

Just one-half mile south of George Bush Tollway in Winters Park 4550 North Garland Avenue 972-675-8888

Aquatics

Register by age. Swimmers progress through a 10 station instruction program at their own pace.

8 Aquatics - Summer 2013

Swim Program

Course Descriptions Starfish (Parent-Tot) Age: 9Mos - 3Yrs

Make waves with your little superstar! A familiar face, touch, and praise play a vital role in introducing babies to water adjustment, learning breath control, and enhancement of early developmental skills. Safety skills are introduced. A great start for future swimmers! One parent per child required. Each class consists of 20 minutes in the water and 5 minutes dressing time before and after water time.

Clownfish (Preschool) Age: 3 - 4Yrs

Play is the way little ones learn! This instruction lays the groundwork for introductory swim skills through songs, games, and toys that teach water adjustment, safety skills, and beginning movement. Basic lessons also help preschoolers develop comfort in the water.

Stingrays Age: 5 - 8Yrs

Cool rays of summer! Attentive instruction guides students through fundamental swim elements, including controlled rhythmic breathing, floating, and essential safety skills, while progressing at each student’s own pace. Encourage confidence in the water, and ensure a solid foundation for later stroke development.

Sharks

Age: 9 - 15Yrs

Jaws will drop! Instruction covers beginning through advanced skills. Beginners develop rhythmic breathing, learn safety skills, and receive instruction in basic strokes. Students advance through strokes such as freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and sidestroke while increasing endurance. You’ll be prepared to swim for your lifetime!

Adapted Aquatics Age: 6 - 15Yrs

Splash into success! Designed for kids with disabilities. Learn water safety and swimming techniques in a safe, self paced environment. One on one instruction provides each individual with the attention needed to gain valuable skills in the water while improving strength and coordination.

Adult Swim

Age: 16Yrs and up

It’s never too late to learn! Instruction focuses on your personal swimming goals. Choose fundamental techniques such as breath control, floating, and treading, or improve your favorite stroke. Work at your own pace, improve swim skills, and gain water confidence. Enjoy swimming at any age!

For Bradfield Pool Classes - See page 9 For Holford Pool Classes - See page 10 For Wynne Pool Classes - See page 11

Summer 2013 - Aquatics 9

Bradfield Pool

Starfish

Age: 9Mos - 3Yrs 137921 M-F 11:50 AM - 12:20 PM 137922 M-F 5:30 - 6:00 PM 137923 M-F 11:50 AM - 12:20 PM 137924 M-F 5:30 - 6:00 PM

6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 7/8 - 7/18 7/22 - 8/1

$45 $45 $45 $45

Age: 3 - 4Yrs 137823 M-F 11:50 AM - 12:20 PM 137824 M-F 5:30 - 6:00 PM

6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20

$45 $45

137817 M-F 137822 M-F

11:50 AM - 12:20 PM 5:30 - 6:00 PM

6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3

$40 $40

137830 M-F 137831 M-F

11:50 AM - 12:20 PM 5:30 - 6:00 PM

7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18

$45 $45

137818 M-F 137821 M-F

11:50 AM - 12:20 PM 5:30 - 6:00 PM

7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1

$45 $45

Stingrays

Age: 9 - 15Yrs 137861 M-F 137862 M-F 137860 M-F 137863 M-F 137864 M-F 137865 M-F 137866 M-F

8:30 - 9:10 AM 9:20 - 10:00 AM 10:10 - 10:50 AM 11:00 - 11:40 AM 6:10 - 6:50 PM 7:00 - 7:40 PM 7:50 - 8:30 PM

6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20

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

137837 137887 137889 137838 137880 137890 137881

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

8:30 - 9:10 AM 9:20 - 10:00 AM 10:10 - 10:50 AM 11:00 - 11:40 AM 6:10 - 6:50 PM 7:00 - 7:40 PM 7:50 - 8:30 PM

6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3

$40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40

137896 137897 137898 137899 137900 137915 137901

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

8:30 - 9:10 AM 9:20 - 10:00 AM 10:10 - 10:50 AM 11:00 - 11:40 AM 6:10 - 6:50 PM 7:00 - 7:40 PM 7:50 - 8:30 PM

7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18

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

137916 137839 137918 137840 137841 137893 137892

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

8:30 - 9:10 AM 9:20 - 10:00 AM 10:10 - 10:50 AM 11:00 - 11:40 AM 6:10 - 6:50 PM 7:00 - 7:40 PM 7:50 - 8:30 PM

7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1

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

6/24 - 7/3 7/8 - 7/18

$40 $45

6/10 - 6/20 6/24 - 7/3 7/8 - 7/18 7/22 - 8/1

$45 $40 $45 $45

Age: 5 - 8Yrs 137983 M-F 137942 M-F 137943 M-F 137944 M-F 137945 M-F 137946 M-F 137947 M-F

8:30 - 9:10 AM 9:20 - 10:00 AM 10:10 - 10:50 AM 11:00 - 11:40 AM 6:10 - 6:50 PM 7:00 - 7:40 PM 7:50 - 8:30 PM

6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20

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

137965 137974 137976 137977 137966 137978 137967

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

8:30 - 9:10 AM 9:20 - 10:00 AM 10:10 - 10:50 AM 11:00 - 11:40 AM 6:10 - 6:50 PM 7:00 - 7:40 PM 7:50 - 8:30 PM

6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3

$40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40

137984 137985 137986 137987 137988 137989 137990

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

8:30 - 9:10 AM 9:20 - 10:00 AM 10:10 - 10:50 AM 11:00 - 11:40 AM 6:10 - 6:50 PM 7:00 - 7:40 PM 7:50 - 8:30 PM

7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18

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

137927 137928 137929 137930 137931 137981 137980

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

8:30 - 9:10 AM 9:20 - 10:00 AM 10:10 - 10:50 AM 11:00 - 11:40 AM 6:10 - 6:50 PM 7:00 - 7:40 PM 7:50 - 8:30 PM

7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1

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

Adaptive Aquatics Age: 6 - 15Yrs 137794 M-F 137795 M-F

5:30 - 6:00 PM 5:30 - 6:00 PM

Adult Swim Age: 16Yrs and up 137797 M-F 7:50 - 8:30 PM 137798 M-F 7:50 - 8:30 PM 137799 M-F 7:50 - 8:30 PM 137800 M-F 7:50 - 8:30 PM

An additional $4 fee will be assessed for registration completed after noon on the Friday before the session begins.

Aquatics

Clownfish

Sharks

10 Aquatics - Summer 2013 An additional $4 fee will be assessed for registration completed after noon on the Friday before the session begins.

Holford Pool Starfish Age: 9Mos - 3Yrs 137925 M-F 5:30 - 6:00 PM 137926 M-F 5:30 - 6:00 PM

6/24 - 7/3 7/22 - 8/1

$40 $45

Clownfish Age: 3 - 4Yrs 137825 M-F 137826 M-F 137827 M-F

11:55 AM - 12:25 PM 5:30 - 6:00 PM 6:10 - 6:40 PM

6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20

$45 $45 $45

137809 137810 137811

M-F M-F M-F

11:55 AM - 12:25 PM 5:30 - 6:00 PM 6:10 - 6:40 PM

6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3

$40 $40 $40

137832 137833 137836

M-F M-F M-F

11:55 AM - 12:25 PM 5:30 - 6:00 PM 6:10 - 6:40 PM

7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18

$45 $45 $45

137812 137813 137814

M-F M-F M-F

11:55 AM - 12:25 PM 5:30 - 6:00 PM 6:10 - 6:40 PM

7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1

$45 $45 $45

Age: 5 - 8Yrs 137932 M-F 137948 M-F 137958 M-F 137949 M-F 137950 M-F

9:40 - 10:20 AM 10:25 - 11:05 AM 11:10 - 11:50 AM 6:50 - 7:30 PM 7:40 - 8:20 PM

6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20

$45 $45 $45 $45 $45

137959 137968 137972 137969 137970

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

9:40 - 10:20 AM 10:25 - 11:05 AM 11:10 - 11:50 AM 6:50 - 7:30 PM 7:40 - 8:20 PM

6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3

$40 $40 $40 $40 $40

137991 137992 137993 137994 137995

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

9:40 - 10:20 AM 10:25 - 11:05 AM 11:10 - 11:50 AM 6:50 - 7:30 PM 7:40 - 8:20 PM

7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18

$45 $45 $45 $45 $45

138004 137933 137934 137982 137979

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

9:40 - 10:20 AM 10:25 - 11:05 AM 11:10 - 11:50 AM 6:50 - 7:30 PM 7:40 - 8:20 PM

7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1

$45 $45 $45 $45 $45

Stingrays

Sharks Age: 9 - 15Yrs 137842 M-F 137867 M-F 137879 M-F 137868 M-F 137869 M-F 137876 M-F

9:40 - 10:20 AM 10:25 - 11:05 AM 11:10 - 11:50 AM 6:50 - 7:30 PM 7:40 - 8:20 PM 8:30 - 9:10 PM

6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20

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

137859 137883 137882 137843 137844 137885

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

9:40 - 10:20 AM 10:25 - 11:05 AM 11:10 - 11:50 AM 6:50 - 7:30 PM 7:40 - 8:20 PM 8:30 - 9:10 PM

6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3

$40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40

137902 137903 137904 137905 137906 137907

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

9:40 - 10:20 AM 10:25 - 11:05 AM 11:10 - 11:50 AM 6:50 - 7:30 PM 7:40 - 8:20 PM 8:30 - 9:10 PM

7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18

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

137920 137846 137847 137894 137891 137919

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

9:40 - 10:20 AM 10:25 - 11:05 AM 11:10 - 11:50 AM 6:50 - 7:30 PM 7:40 - 8:20 PM 8:30 - 9:10 PM

7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1

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

6/10 - 6/20 6/24 - 7/3 7/8 - 7/18 7/22 - 8/1

$45 $40 $45 $45

Adult Swim Age: 16Yrs and up 137801 M-F 7:40 - 8:20 PM 137802 M-F 7:40 - 8:20 PM 137803 M-F 7:40 - 8:20 PM 137804 M-F 7:40 - 8:20 PM

Summer 2013 - Aquatics 11

Sharks

Wynne Pool

Starfish

Age: 9Mos - 3Yrs 138028 M-F 11:50 AM - 12:20 PM 138030 M-F 5:30 - 6:00 PM 138031 M-F 5:30 - 6:00 PM 138032 M-F 11:50 AM - 12:20 PM

6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 7/8 - 7/18 7/22 - 8/1

$40 $40 $45 $45

Age: 3 - 4Yrs 137828 M-F 11:50 AM - 12:20 PM 137829 M-F 5:30 - 6:00 PM

6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20

$45 $45

137820 137819

M-F M-F

11:50 AM - 12:20 PM 5:30 - 6:00 PM

6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3

$40 $40

137834 137835

M-F M-F

11:50 AM - 12:20 PM 5:30 - 6:00 PM

7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18

$45 $45

137815 137816

M-F M-F

11:50 AM - 12:20 PM 5:30 - 6:00 PM

7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1

$45 $45

Age: 5 - 8Yrs 137951 M-F 8:30 - 9:10 AM 137957 M-F 9:20 - 10:00 AM 137952 M-F 10:10 - 10:50 AM 137953 M-F 11:00 - 11:40 AM 137954 M-F 6:10 - 6:50 PM 137955 M-F 7:00 - 7:40 PM 137956 M-F 7:50 - 8:30 PM

6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20

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

137960 137964 137961 137975 137962 137963 137973

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

8:30 - 9:10 AM 9:20 - 10:00 AM 10:10 - 10:50 AM 11:00 - 11:40 AM 6:10 - 6:50 PM 7:00 - 7:40 PM 7:50 - 8:30 PM

6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3

$40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40

137997 137998 137999 138000 138002 138003 138001

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

8:30 - 9:10 AM 9:20 - 10:00 AM 10:10 - 10:50 AM 11:00 - 11:40 AM 6:10 - 6:50 PM 7:00 - 7:40 PM 7:50 - 8:30 PM

7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18

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

137935 137940 137936 137937 138005 137938 137939

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

8:30 - 9:10 AM 9:20 - 10:00 AM 10:10 - 10:50 AM 11:00 - 11:40 AM 6:10 - 6:50 PM 7:00 - 7:40 PM 7:50 - 8:30 PM

7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1

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

Stingrays

8:30 - 9:10 AM 9:20 - 10:00 AM 10:10 - 10:50 AM 11:00 - 11:40 AM 6:10 - 6:50 PM 7:00 - 7:40 PM 7:50 - 8:30 PM

6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20 6/10 - 6/20

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

137848 137884 137849 137888 137850 137851 137886

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

8:30 - 9:10 AM 9:20 - 10:00 AM 10:10 - 10:50 AM 11:00 - 11:40 AM 6:10 - 6:50 PM 7:00 - 7:40 PM 7:50 - 8:30 PM

6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3 6/24 - 7/3

$40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40

137909 137910 137911 137912 137913 137917 137914

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

8:30 - 9:10 AM 9:20 - 10:00 AM 10:10 - 10:50 AM 11:00 - 11:40 AM 6:10 - 6:50 PM 7:00 - 7:40 PM 7:50 - 8:30 PM

7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18 7/8 - 7/18

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

137855 137852 137853 137854 137856 137857 137858

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

8:30 - 9:10 AM 9:20 - 10:00 AM 10:10 - 10:50 AM 11:00 - 11:40 AM 6:10 - 6:50 PM 7:00 - 7:40 PM 7:50 - 8:30 PM

7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1 7/22 - 8/1

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

6/10 - 6/20 7/22 - 8/1

$45 $45

6/10 - 6/20 6/24 - 7/3 7/8 - 7/18 7/22 - 8/1

$45 $40 $45 $45

Adaptive Aquatics

Age: 6 - 15Yrs 137793 M-F 5:30 - 6:00 PM 138034 M-F 5:30 - 6:00 PM

Adult Swim Age: 16Yrs and up 137806 M-F 7:50 - 8:30 PM 137807 M-F 7:50 - 8:30 PM 137808 M-F 7:50 - 8:30 PM 137805 M-F 7:50 - 8:30 PM An additional $4 fee will be assessed for registration completed after noon on the Friday before the session begins.

Aquatics

Clownfish

Age: 9 - 15Yrs 137870 M-F 137877 M-F 137871 M-F 137872 M-F 137873 M-F 137874 M-F 137875 M-F

12 Pool Profiles - Summer 2013

2013 Pool Profiles Bradfield Pool 1150 Castle 972-205-2774

Open Daily June 7 - August 11 M, Tu, Th, F 1 - 5 PM W 2 - 5 PM Sa - Su 1 - 6 PM 48” and taller 47” and shorter Age 2 and under

Open

Week en

ds May 2 5June 1 27 -2

$3.00 $1.50 Free

Holford Pool

2322 Homestead 972-205-2776

Open Daily June 7 - August 11 M 2 - 5 PM Tu - Th 1 - 5 PM F 2:30 - 5 PM Sa - Su 1 - 6 PM 5 Yrs and older 4 Yrs and under

$1.50 Free

Open Daily June 7 - August 11 M, Tu, F 1 - 5 PM W 2:30 - 5 PM Th 2 - 5 PM Glenbrook Sa - Su 1 - 6 PM

Wynne Pool

3858 South 972-205-2777

5 Yrs and older 4 Yrs and under

$1.50 Free

Private Pool Parties

*The perfect way to celebrate a special summer birthday or host a club or group party.* Bradfield Pool

50 Meter Pool Two Story Water Slide Splashground Covered Picnic Area Saturday and Sunday 6:30 - 8:30 PM $400 per 2 hours 800 people maximum

Holford Pool

25 Meter Pool with Zero Entry Ramp Saturday and Sunday 6:30 - 8:30 PM $200 per 2 hours 200 people maximum

Wynne Pool

25 Meter Pool Saturday and Sunday 6:30 - 8:30 PM $200 per 2 hours 200 people maximum

*See pages 2 and 13 for Surf and Swim information

s e ag

k c y Pa

t r Pa

Tidal Wave Package Private rental for you and 1,800 of your closest friends.

Little Wave Package Celebrate in style with a reserved party patio overlooking the park. Includes 2 tables and 20 chairs during normal operating hours. Pool admission required in addition to rental fee.

Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 PM $600 per 2 hours Saturday 6:30 - 8:30 PM $700 per 2 hours

Monday - Saturday 11 AM - 2 PM or 2:30 - 5:30 PM Sunday 1 - 4 PM $45 per 3 hours Up to 20 guests

Enjoy the beach entry wave pool along with Wally’s Cove splashground for children 6 and under.

Book your party with at least 2 weeks advanced notice. Payment due when you schedule your event.

An adult, age 18+, must be present during the reservation and abide by the following ratios: Ages 0 - 3: 1 on 1 adult supervision and be within arm’s reach at all times Ages 4 - 6: 1 adult per 3 children and be within arm’s reach at all times Ages 7 & up: 1 adult per 7 children To book your event before June 7, please contact the Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 972-205-2750. Starting June 7, contact Surf and Swim, 972-205-3993.

Make waves at your party!

Camp

Central

Duck Creek Adventure Camp

STARS Day Camp

Standing Tall and Reaching Success! STARS provides summer camp activities to children with limited financial resources. Enjoy fun games and physical activities, exciting arts and crafts, and team building experiences. Campers build self esteem and develop social skills, while improving health.

Bradfield Recreation Center & Hollabaugh Recreation Center

Camps will be held at Bradfield and Hollabaugh Recreation Centers.

Registration limited to first 75 qualified children for each location on a first come, first served basis. Register May 15, 4 PM at Fields Recreation Center. To qualify, families must bring copies of the following: 1. Proof of participation in a state or federal assistance program (TANF, Reduced Lunch or Free Lunch Program, Medicaid, Food Stamps).

2. Proof of income with 2 check stubs for each individual over the age of 18 living in the household.

3. Drivers license or valid picture ID. 4. Proof of residency with a current Garland utility bill.

5. $45 per child per session (cash, check, or credit card accepted).

For more information, please contact Brian Gaddis at Bradfield Recreation Center, 972-205-2770 or brc@garlandtx.gov.

Age: 6 - 12Yrs M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 6/10 - 7/12 $45 M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 7/15 - 8/9 $45

Loving the great outdoors! Discover and participate in local group adventures.

Outdoor activities include repelling, archery, rock climbing, disc golf, fishing, and outdoor cooking. This is an amazing opportunity to develop new skills, find friends with common interests, and get active. New field trips each week.

Audubon Recreation Center

Age: 9 - 14Yrs 138753 M-F 138754 M-F 138755 M-F 138756 M-F

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

6/17 - 6/21 6/24 - 6/28 7/15 - 7/19 7/22 - 7/26

$75 $75 $75 $75

Summer 2013 - Kids 15

All Star Dance

Be elite, be dynamic, be you! Take your skills to the next level with instruction that focuses on developing rhythm, style, and proper techniques. Build a strong foundation in dance while developing coordination and increasing strength, flexibility, and self confidence.

Audubon Recreation Center

Learn a variety of dance genres including hip hop, acrobatics, tumbling, jazz, and contemporary with a closing ceremony on the last day. Pre-register by June 8 and receive a free t-shirt.

Age: 6 - 18Yrs Instructor: Johnson 138436 M-F 1:00 - 5:30 PM 7/8 - 7/12 $125

Basketball

Granger Recreation Center

Blast Off Into Piano

Basketball Skills

Age: 6 - 12Yrs Instructor: Williams 138831 M-Th 2:00 - 4:00 PM 138832 M-Th 2:00 - 4:00 PM

6/10 - 6/13 $48 8/12 - 8/15 $48

Holford Recreation Center

Age: 5 - 7Yrs Instructor: Collins 138711 M-F 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 138712 M-F 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

7/8 - 7/12 8/5 - 8/9

$35 $35

Age: 8 - 12Yrs Instructor: Collins 138713 M-F 12:00 - 1:30 PM 138714 M-F 12:00 - 1:30 PM

7/8 - 7/12 8/5 - 8/9

$40 $40

Tickle the ivories! Learn the basics of playing the piano including proper playing techniques, note recognition, scales, chord progression, and musical theory. Instruction based on age appropriate activities including games, worksheets, and hands on experience. Develop attention skills and an ability for self knowledge and expression.

Holford Recreation Center

Athletic Elite

Kids

Become a dimensional player! In depth instruction designed to improve all aspects of your game. Learn the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, and shooting. Enhance basic ability, build valuable ball handling skills, gain vital teamwork skills, encourage confidence, and improve game discipline.

Age: 6 - 18Yrs Instructor: Nation 138808 M-F 10:45 - 11:45 AM 138809 M-F 10:45 - 11:45 AM

6/24 - 6/28 7/8 - 7/12

$70 $70

Break Dance Camp

Join the crew! Learn classic moves in break dancing including pop and lock, freeze, rewind, jerk, top rock, 6 step, and more. Build confidence and coordination through the style and body movements of this popular street dance. Perfect a short routine to wow family and friends.

Holford Recreation Center

Age: 5 - 12Yrs Instructor: Gray 138723 M-Th 1:00 - 3:00 PM

garlandparks.com

7/29 - 8/1

$85

16 Kids - Summer 2013

More Camp Central

Junior Players

Ready, set, act! Play theater games while learning about improvisation techniques, voice projection, and creative movement. Learn acting methods and how to create a public presentation. Improve concentration, communication, listening skills, and the ability to follow directions while enhancing teamwork and confidence.

Fields Recreation Center

Pre-registration required. For more information, please contact Fields Recreation Center, 972-205-3090 or frc@garlandtx.gov.

Age: 7 - 14Yrs 138151 M-F 1:00 - 3:00 PM 7/8 - 7/19 no charge

Mad Science

Junior Jazzercise

Fitness, friendship, and fun are a way of life! Combine easy to follow dance moves to popular music, fitness games, and light strength training while learning about the lifelong benefits of exercise and healthy nutrition. Each class includes arts & crafts, games, choreography, and a healthy snack.

Holford Recreation Center

Receive a camp t-shirt with each registration. Family discount available.

For registration, call Julie McGinnis-Grindele at 972-463-0249 or email jazzin_jules@tx.rr.com.

Age: 6 - 11Yrs Instructor: McGinnis-Grindele M-F 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 6/17 - 6/21 $60

Science has never been more fun! Go on a fantastic voyage of discovery with hands on activities, amazing demonstrations, and educational take homes. Learn to work as a team, think critically, and develop problem solving skills while becoming a mad scientist.

Holford Recreation Center

Robot Mania

Build your own working robot to take home while learning about the use of robotics in our world today and how technology will continue to affect our future. Check out sound sensing robots, line tracking robots, amphibious robots, and more. $25 supply fee payable to instructor.

Age: 7 - 11Yrs 138044 M-F 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 6/10 - 6/14 $149

Rocket Ride to Space

Blast off your knowledge of aerodynamics and flight! Build your own rockets and planes while experimenting with different kinds of propulsion systems.

Feel the thrill of launching and retrieving rockets in the park. Take home a project every day!

Age: 6 - 10Yrs 138045 M-F 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 7/15 - 7/19 $149

Princess Dance Camp

Find a happily ever after with twirling tiaras and tutus! Learn basics of ballet, tumbling, and creative movement. Interactive games, crafts, and imagination play will emphasize poise, grace, and etiquette. Create props and perform a short routine for family and friends.

Holford Recreation Center

Age: 4 - 6Yrs Instructor: Gray 138722 M-Th 1:00 - 3:00 PM

6/24 - 6/27

$85

Summer 2013 - Kids 17

Volleyball

Pass, set, spike! Learn the basic skills through effective and organized instruction. Develop fundamental ball handling abilities including passing, serving, setting, blocking, spiking, and defense. Improve your game and have fun while gaining valuable sportsmanship and team play experience.

Holford Recreation Center

Age: 8 - 14Yrs Instructor: Young 138195 M-F 10:45 AM - 12:45 PM 138196 M-F 10:45 AM - 12:45 PM

6/24 - 6/28 7/22 - 7/26

Arts & Crafts

$27 $27

Young Rembrandts

Holford Recreation Center

Pastels Workshop

Go on a safari of fun and learn about animals native to Africa and how to draw them. Learn drawing, shading, and blending with pastels while completing a 12” x 18” drawing each day.

Age: 5 - 7Yrs 138223 M-W 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 7/1 - 7/3 $67

Family Pets

Explore both amusing cartoon images and create more realistic renderings of various household pets. Create a wonderful pet inspired pastel illustration on the last day.

Age: 6 - 12Yrs 138225 M-F 2:30 - 4:00 PM 7/22 - 7/26 $101

Anime Drawing

Create your own original Anime characters, using a variety of facial expressions, movement, and actions to illustrate your scenes. Draw a large comic book type scene, Anime style, on the last day.

Age: 6 - 12Yrs 138226 M-F 2:30 - 4:00 PM 8/12 - 8/16 $101

Catch the Knitting Bug

We’ll leave you in stitches! Learn beginner knitting skills, terms, and techniques. Develop skills that help you tackle knitting projects on your own. Make new friends, develop a new talent, and take pride in completing a throw quilt made by you!

Holford Recreation Center

Mother & Daughter

Register per person. Supply list provided at registration.

Age: 9Yrs and up Instructor: Farmer 138702 W 6:00 - 7:30 PM 6/5 - 6/26 138703 W 6:00 - 7:30 PM 7/10 - 7/31 138704 W 6:00 - 7:30 PM 8/7 - 8/28

$40 $40 $40

Dry Media Drawing & Painting

See the world through an artist’s eyes! Using charcoals, pastels, and pencils, learn how to draw and paint works of art. While gaining control of your skills and developing proper techniques, discover your personal style and integrate your artistic flair into each piece.

Holford Recreation Center

All supplies provided.

Age: 12 - 17Yrs Instructor: Burford 138805 Tu 1:00 - 2:00 PM 138806 Tu 1:00 - 2:00 PM 138807 Tu 1:00 - 2:00 PM

6/4 - 6/25 7/9 - 7/30 8/6 - 8/20

$65 $65 $49

Kids

Foster self expression through art! This ‘premier instructional drawing program’ offers unique step by step drawing methods.

Learn about line, composition, and color while exploring fun and playful subjects. Start and finish amazing projects that impress the best, gain confidence, exercise imagination, and unlock creative potential and passion for art.

18 Kids - Summer 2013

More Arts & Crafts Garden Crafts

Transform a garden into your personal art gallery. Learn how to make beautiful and useful outdoor crafts. Complete a variety of projects from planters and bird houses to lanterns and stepping stones. Showcase your creative side in the great outdoors.

Holford Recreation Center

Age: 6 - 11Yrs Instructor: Duncan 138212 W 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 138402 W 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 138403 W 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Creative Kids

Let’s have some fun! Using a variety of techniques and materials, learn to use your imagination to design and create fun items you get to take with you.

Realize your creative potential while gaining confidence in expressing your individual style.

Holford Recreation Center

Cooks in the Kitchen

Learn how to make your very own pizza, fun art, and play really cool games.

Age: 3 - 6Yrs Instructor: Rodriguez 138693 F 10:00 - 10:45 AM 6/21 $8

Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles

Go outside and fill the sky with bubbles using unusual items. Make a take home craft for bubble fun at home.

Age: 3 - 6Yrs Instructor: Rodriguez 138694 W 10:00 - 10:45 AM 6/26 $8

Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun

Learn about the sun while making crafts, snacks, and playing games.

Age: 3 - 6Yrs Instructor: Rodriguez 138695 Tu 10:00 - 10:45 AM 7/2

$8

Play Ball

Make your own yummy ballpark nachos and hotdogs while playing some great games.

Age: 3 - 6Yrs Instructor: Rodriguez 138698 W 10:00 - 10:45 AM 7/10 $8

Homemade Ice Cream

Learn tricks to making this fun summer snack. Art and games included.

Age: 3 - 6Yrs Instructor: Rodriguez 138721 Tu 10:00 - 10:45 AM 7/30 $8

6/5 - 6/19 7/17 - 7/31 8/7 - 8/21

$30 $30 $30

Messy Masterpieces

Dress for a mess! Explore hands on art and create unique masterpieces that you can take home using a variety of messy materials including finger paints, shaving cream, play dough, and goop. Increase self expression, enhance fine motor skills, create lasting memories, and socialize.

Holford Recreation Center

$5 supply fee payable to instructor.

Age: 3 - 5Yrs Instructor: A. Dillon 138198 W 3:00 - 3:45 PM 138199 W 3:00 - 3:45 PM 138200 W 3:00 - 3:45 PM

6/5 - 6/26 7/10 - 7/31 8/7 - 8/28

$26 $26 $26

Multimedia Art

Bring color to your world! Learn how to use a variety of mediums including paint, charcoal, prisma colors, pastels, pencil, and ink. Create a new work of art each week while developing knowledge of art terminology, techniques, and individual style.

Holford Recreation Center

Age: 6 - 11Yrs Instructor: Duncan 138203 Th 1:00 - 2:00 PM 138206 Th 1:00 - 2:00 PM 138207 Th 1:00 - 2:00 PM

6/6 - 6/27 7/11 - 8/1 8/8 - 8/22

$30 $30 $20

Summer 2013 - Kids 19

Basic Spanish

Community Education

Say ‘Adios’ to boring memorization and ‘¡Hola!’ to a lively learning experience. Learn the basics of Spanish including the alphabet, numbers, colors, and common phrases in a fun and entertaining environment. Increase your ability to interact with people from other cultures.

Holford Recreation Center

6/5 - 6/26 7/3 - 7/24 8/7 - 8/21

$34 $34 $26

Cooks & Books

Play, learn, cook! Blend the world of cooking and reading together.

Enjoy stories about different types of foods and then make snacks that include them. Learn about safety tips, healthy practices, and common kitchen tools. Make recipe cards to take home and share.

Stay safe! Learn about setting boundaries and how to ask for help from adults. Through role playing and practice, have fun learning positive and practical solutions on how to protect yourself. Become more aware and confident while learning safety skills.

Bradfield Recreation Center

Age: 4 - 10Yrs Instructor: Thaden 138802 Sa 10:00 - 11:00 AM 138803 Sa 10:00 - 11:00 AM 138804 Sa 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Holford Recreation Center

Age: 3 - 5Yrs Instructor: Duncan 138113 Tu 11:00 - 11:45 AM 138115 Tu 11:00 - 11:45 AM

6/4 - 6/18 8/6 - 8/27

$20 $26

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Sparkle from head to toe! Learn about proper nail care, hair care, and makeup education. Experiment with different age appropriate hair styles and nail colors to create a new you. Enjoy some ‘girl talk’ and spending time with new friends.

Holford Recreation Center

$5 supply fee paybale to instructor.

Age: 6 - 9Yrs Instructor: A. Dillon 138130 F 1:00 - 2:00 PM 138131 F 1:00 - 2:00 PM 138132 F 1:00 - 2:00 PM

6/7 - 6/28 7/5 - 7/26 8/2 - 8/23

$26 $26 $26

garlandparks.com

6/1 - 6/29 7/6 - 7/27 8/3 - 8/24

$35 $35 $35

Kids

Age: 5 - 10Yrs Instructor: Peterson 138391 W 5:30 - 6:30 PM 138392 W 5:30 - 6:30 PM 138393 W 5:30 - 6:30 PM

Safety Skills

20 Kids - Summer 2013

Ballet

Discover the dancer within. Move through progressive barre and center exercises that stress skeletal alignment, turn-out of the legs, coordination of the hands and arms, weight changes, and proper use of the feet. Establish a strong foundation in dance, build strength, and apply techniques in other forms of dance.

Dance

Audubon Recreation Center

All Star Dance

Be elite, be dynamic, be you! Take your skills to the next level with instruction that focuses on developing rhythm, style, and proper techniques. Build a strong foundation in dance while developing coordination and increasing strength, flexibility, and self confidence.

Audubon Recreation Center

6/6 - 6/27 8/8 - 8/29

$42 $42

Age: 6 - 12Yrs Instructor: Schwericke 138330 Sa 10:25 - 11:15 AM

6/1 - 7/6

$47

6/6 - 6/27 7/11 - 7/25 8/1 - 8/22

$42 $32 $42

6/6 - 6/27 7/11 - 7/25 8/1 - 8/22

$42 $32 $42

6/6 - 6/27 7/11 - 7/25 8/1 - 8/22

$42 $42 $42

Age: 3 - 5Yrs Instructor: Gray 138214 Th 4:00 - 4:30 PM 138215 Th 4:00 - 4:30 PM 138216 Th 4:00 - 4:30 PM

Beginner

6/3 - 6/24 8/5 - 8/26

$42 $42

Includes jazz, modern, contemprary, and lyrical dance.

Age: 6 - 17Yrs Instructor: Johnson 138301 Th 4:00 - 5:00 PM 6/6 - 6/27 138303 Th 4:00 - 5:00 PM 8/8 - 8/29

Age: 6 - 12Yrs Instructor: Gray 138217 Th 4:35 - 5:20 PM 138218 Th 4:35 - 5:20 PM 138219 Th 4:35 - 5:20 PM

Combo Dance

$47 $47

Advanced Hip Hop

Instructor approval required.

Age: 6 - 17Yrs Instructor: Johnson 138311 M 5:00 - 6:00 PM 138313 M 5:00 - 6:00 PM

6/1 - 7/6 6/1 - 7/6

Holford Recreation Center

Beginning Hip Hop

Age: 6 - 17Yrs Instructor: Johnson 138306 Th 5:00 - 6:00 PM 138308 Th 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Age: 3 - 5Yrs Instructor: Schwericke 138329 Sa 9:30 - 10:15 AM 138331 Sa 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Intermediate

$42 $42

Instructor approval required.

Age: 6 - 12Yrs Instructor: Gray 138220 Th 5:30 - 6:15 PM 138221 Th 5:30 - 6:15 PM 138222 Th 5:30 - 6:15 PM

Summer 2013 - Kids 21

Collaborative Dance

Let’s dance! Take on this mixture of diverse styles such as funk, pop, and freestyle. Learn a new routine each week based off popular dance moves from pop culture and dance central while being allowed the freedom to add your own expression to the mix.

Audubon Recreation Center

Age: 17Yrs and up Instructor: Holy 138485 Tu, Th 6:15 - 7:15 PM 138486 Tu, Th 6:15 - 7:15 PM 138487 Tu, Th 6:15 - 7:15 PM

6/4 - 6/27 7/2 - 7/30 8/6 - 8/29

$35 $35 $35

Put your dancing shoes on! Learn body movements associated with various styles of dance including modern, lyrical, freestyle, jazz, tap, ballet, and hip hop. Develop poise and grace while increasing self confidence through the use of bouncy balls, ribbons, and hula hoops.

Fields Recreation Center

$16 one time administration fee payable to instructor. Receive a free tutu with your first month’s registration. Optional recital requires costume and recital fees.

Preschool

Age: 2 - 5Yrs 138410 Tu 138412 Tu 138414 Tu

4:45 - 5:15 PM 4:45 - 5:15 PM 4:45 - 5:15 PM

6/4 - 6/25 7/9 - 7/30 8/6 - 8/27

$32 $32 $32

Age: 6 - 12Yrs 138411 Tu 5:15 - 6:00 PM 138415 Tu 5:15 - 6:00 PM 138861 Tu 5:15 - 6:00 PM

6/4 - 6/25 8/6 - 8/27 7/9 - 7/30

$32 $32 $32

6/4 - 6/25 7/9 - 7/30 8/6 - 8/27

$32 $32 $32

Elementary

Advanced

Age: 6 - 12Yrs 138859 Tu 6:00 - 6:45 PM 138413 Tu 6:00 - 6:45 PM 138860 Tu 6:00 - 6:45 PM

Holford Recreation Center

$16 one time administration fee payable to instructor. Receive a free tutu with your first month’s registration. Optional recital requires costume and recital fees.

Age: 2 - 5Yrs 138098 M 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM 6/3 - 6/24 $32 138099 M 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM 7/1 - 7/22 $32 138100 M 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM 8/5 - 8/26 $32

Hip Hop Show your style! Learn the latest dance moves that emphasize full body movement. Focus on developing rhythm, style, and proper techniques. Learn a new routine each month. Develop coordination and increase strength, flexibility, and self confidence while having fun.

Kids

Dance Combo

Holford Recreation Center

Age: 8 - 12Yrs Instructor: McCleskey 138292 Th 12:00 - 1:00 PM 138296 Th 12:00 - 1:00 PM 138297 Th 12:00 - 1:00 PM

6/6 - 6/20 7/11 - 7/25 8/1 - 8/15

$32 $32 $32

Age: 13 - 18Yrs Instructor: McCleskey 138298 M 6:00 - 7:00 PM 138299 M 6:00 - 7:00 PM 138300 M 6:00 - 7:00 PM

6/10 - 6/24 7/8 - 7/29 8/5 - 8/19

$32 $42 $32

Irish Step Dance

Celtic grace and poise. Learn the formalized and competitive style of Irish dance characterized by the quick and precise movement of the feet. Each ‘step’ is choreographed to the traditional music of Ireland and includes threes, sevens, single jigs, and easy reels. Enhance elegant movement, good posture, and confidence.

Audubon Recreation Center

Age: 6 - 18Yrs Instructor: Schwericke 138404 Sa 12:30 - 1:15 PM

6/1 - 7/6

$47

22 Kids - Summer 2013

Zumba速 Fitness

Health & Fitness Fitness 101

Build muscles the right way! Learn correct techniques to working out while gaining knowledge on how the body functions. This one hour fitness orientation targets teenagers looking to get in shape. Upon completion of training, participants are eligible to purchase The Body Shops Fitness Pass.

An adult must purchase a Fitness Pass and accompany the youth during each visit.

Fields Recreation Center

By appointment only. For more information or to make an appointment, please contact Fields Recreation Center, 972-205-3090.

Age: 12 - 15Yrs Instructor: Rivas M-Th By appointment 6/3 - 8/29 $25

Hollabaugh Recreation Center

By appointment only. For more information or to make an appointment, please contact Hollabaugh Recreation Center, 972-205-2721.

Age: 12 - 15Yrs Instructor: Hooe M-Th By appointment 6/3 - 8/29 $25

Forget the workout, remember the fun! Combine fast and slow rhythms to learn aerobic routines to the sounds of Latin and International music. Utilizing the principles of fitness interval and resistance training, maximize caloric output, fat burning, and total body toning.

Audubon Recreation Center

Per Session and Per Class registrations available. Register monthly, one time per week $12, two times per week $17, three times per week $20, or four times per week $22 with an adult registration.

Age: 9 - 13Yrs Instructor: Raygoza 138686 M-Th 7:30 - 8:30 PM 6/3 - 6/27 $22

Tu, Th 9:15 - 10:15 AM 138691 M-Th 7:30 - 8:30 PM 7/1 - 7/30 $22

Tu, Th 9:15 - 10:15 AM 138692 M-Th 7:30 - 8:30 PM 8/1 - 8/29 $22

Tu, Th 9:15 - 10:15 AM

Hollabaugh Recreation Center

Per Session and Per Class registrations available. Register monthly, one time per week $12, two times per week $17, three times per week $20, or four times per week $22 with an adult registration.

Age: 9 - 13Yrs Instructor: Raygoza 138095 M-Th 9:15 - 10:15 AM 6/3 - 6/27 $22

M-W 6:00 - 7:00 PM 138096 M-Th 9:15 - 10:15 AM 7/8 - 7/31 $22

M-W 6:00 - 7:00 PM 138097 M-Th 9:15 - 10:15 AM 8/1 - 8/29 $22

M-W 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Martial Arts

Judo & Jujitsu

Develop dedication and discipline! Olympic competitor, Bert Becerra, teaches you how to safely control your balance, leverage, and movement while implementing skill, technique, and timing through self defense. Improve concentration, body control, and quick reflexive action. Build self esteem and gain a lifetime of health and fitness.

Fields Recreation Center

Attendance at least 2 times per week recommended.

Age: 4 - 15Yrs Instructor: Becerra 138152 M, W, Th, F 5:00 - 7:00 PM 6/1 - 7/5

Sa 1:00 - 2:30 PM 138153 M, W, Th, F 5:00 - 7:00 PM 7/1 - 7/31

Sa 1:00 - 2:30 PM 138154 M, W, Th, F 5:00 - 7:00 PM 8/1 - 8/30

Sa 1:00 - 2:30 PM

$42 $42 $42

Summer 2013 - Kids 23

Karate

Grow in mind and body! This Okinawan art of self defense employs hand strikes and kicks with swift and calculated movements used to disable or subdue an opponent. Focus on the flow of katas, self defense, sparring, and weapons. Attain discipline, self control, and physical fitness.

Audubon Recreation Center

All Levels

With over 30 years of experience instructing, this doctor of physical therapy and black belt will help you reach your fitness goals in a safe and effective way. Optional two tournaments per year.

Age: 8 - 14Yrs Instructor: Young 138496 Tu, Th 7:00 - 8:00 PM 6/4 - 7/11 $31 138497 Tu, Th 7:00 - 8:00 PM 7/23 - 8/29 $31

Kung Fu

Focus on building a stronger you! Learn the five basic animal styles of Kung Fu while practicing correct execution of kicking, punching, and stance techniques. Develop discipline and enhance physical skills, dexterity, and alertness through this ancient form of martial art.

Hollabaugh Recreation Center

Age: 4 - 15Yrs Instructor: Clark 138070 M, Tu 7:00 - 8:00 PM 6/1 - 6/29

Sa 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM 138071 M, Tu 7:00 - 8:00 PM 7/6 - 7/30

Sa 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM 138072 M, Tu 7:00 - 8:00 PM 8/3 - 8/31

Sa 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Takao Nakaya brings the knowledge of over 45 years instructing to give a complete foundation in this ancient martial art form.

Age: 6 - 12Yrs Instructor: Nakaya 137769 W 6:30 - 7:45 PM 5/29 - 7/17 $37 137771 W 6:30 - 7:45 PM 8/7 - 9/25 $37

Advanced

Takao Nakaya brings the knowledge of over 45 years instructing to give a complete foundation in this ancient martial art form.

Instructor apporval required.

Age: 6 - 12Yrs Instructor: Nakaya 137770 Sa 9:30 AM - 12:15 PM 6/1 - 7/20 $37 137772 Sa 9:30 AM - 12:15 PM 8/10 - 9/28 $37

$42

LIFE Tae Kwon Do

Leadership, Integrity, Fighting, Exercise. Learn the fluid movement of kicks, punches, and jumps while adding other martial arts for well rounded physical fitness and self defense training. Hold yourself to a higher standard as you achieve new ranks and goals to gain benefits that will last a lifetime.

Kids

Beginner

$42

Holford Recreation Center

$42

Granger Recreation Center

Age: 5 - 15Yrs Instructor: Elliott 138738 Sa 9:00 - 11:00 AM 138740 M 7:00 - 9:00 PM 138742 W 7:00 - 9:00 PM 138744 M 7:00 - 9:00 PM 138745 W 7:00 - 9:00 PM 138746 Sa 9:00 - 11:00 AM 138747 Sa 9:00 - 11:00 AM 138748 M 7:00 - 9:00 PM 138749 W 7:00 - 9:00 PM

6/1 - 6/29 6/3 - 6/24 6/5 - 6/26 7/1 - 7/29 7/3 - 7/31 7/6 - 7/27 8/3 - 8/31 8/5 - 8/26 8/7 - 8/28

$20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20

Tae Kwon Do & Jujitsu

Train your body and mind. Combine two styles of martial arts through feeling, action, reaction, and technique. Patient guidance and practical training emphasize key punch and kick techniques that enhance development by improving mental discipline, posture, coordination, ground techniques, and self defense skills.

Bradfield Recreation Center

Age: 4 - 15Yrs Instructor: Ybarra 138145 M, W 7:00 - 8:45 PM 138146 M, W 7:00 - 8:45 PM 138147 M, W 7:00 - 8:45 PM

garlandparks.com

6/3 - 6/26 7/1 - 7/31 8/5 - 8/28

$34 $42 $34

24 Kids - Summer 2013

Canoeing

Archery

Rollin’ down the river. Discover local paddling locations while experiencing flatwater canoeing. Learn water safety and paddling skills while taking an exciting water adventure with seasoned canoe instructors. Designed to provide a wide range of opportunities for the novice to confident canoeist.

Outdoor Adventures

Granger Recreation Center

Bring a sack lunch and water bottle. For more information, please contact Granger Recreation Center, 972-205-2771 or grc@garlandtx.gov.

Age: 9 - 13Yrs Instructor: Cunniff 138847 Th 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 6/27 $28

Bullseye! Learn to shoot the competition style compound bow from a National Archery in the Schools Program Instructor. Focus on basic skills, technique, the use and maintenance of equipment and safety.

Become a proficient archer and develop strength, flexibility, and increased attention span.

Granger Recreation Center

Age: 8 - 14Yrs Instructor: Cunniff 138751 Tu 4:15 - 5:00 PM 138752 Tu 3:15 - 4:00 PM 138757 Tu 4:15 - 5:00 PM 138758 Tu 3:15 - 4:00 PM 138759 Tu 4:15 - 5:00 PM

6/11 - 6/25 7/9 - 7/30 7/9 - 7/30 8/6 - 8/27 8/6 - 8/27

$17 $22 $22 $22 $22

6/11 - 6/25 7/9 - 7/30 8/6 - 8/27

$17 $22 $22

Intermediate

Age: 8 - 14Yrs Instructor: Cunniff 138760 Tu 5:15 - 6:00 PM 138761 Tu 5:15 - 6:00 PM 138762 Tu 5:15 - 6:00 PM

Group Piano

Performing Arts

Tickle the ivories! Learn the basics of playing the piano including proper playing techniques, note recognition, scales, chord progression, and musical theory. Instruction based on age appropriate activities including games, worksheets, and hands on experience. Develop attention skills and an ability for self knowledge and expression.

Holford Recreation Center

Beginning

$25 book fee payable to instructor. Credit card payment plan available.

Age: 8 - 18Yrs Instructor: Nation 138224 M 3:45 - 4:30 PM 6/10 - 7/29 $192 Age: 6 - 15Yrs Instructor: Nation 138255 M 5:15 - 6:00 PM

Intermediate

6/10 - 7/29

$192

Instructor approval required. $25 book fee payable to instructor. Credit card payment plan available.

Age: 7 - 18Yrs Instructor: Nation 138254 M 4:30 - 5:15 PM 6/10 - 7/29 $192

Summer 2013 - Kids 25

Guitar

Strike a chord! Learn basic fundamentals including how to tune the instrument, basic open chords, understanding notation, basic reading, and playing in time. Students with little or no knowledge of playing guitar thrive in this enriching musical environment. Increase musicality and performance skills.

Holford Recreation Center

Beginning

Age: 8 - 11Yrs Instructor: Reger 138227 Sa 1:30 - 2:10 PM 138228 Sa 1:30 - 2:10 PM

6/1 - 7/13 7/20 - 8/24

$72 $72

Bring your own guitar. Instructor approval required.

Age: 8 - 18Yrs Instructor: Reger 138287 Sa 2:10 - 2:50 PM 6/1 - 7/13 138288 Sa 2:10 - 2:50 PM 7/20 - 8/24

$72 $72

Continuing

Imagine Acting Studio

Act up! Act out! Learn audition techniques, improvisation and theater games, voice, movement, technical theater, pantomime, and acting methods in this fast paced acting workshop. This ultimate acting experience increases stage readiness, presence, voice projection, and self esteem.

Holford Recreation Center

Age: 8 - 12Yrs Instructor: Thomas 138736 Tu 2:30 - 4:00 PM 138737 Tu 2:30 - 4:00 PM 138739 Tu 2:30 - 4:00 PM

6/4 - 6/25 7/9 - 7/30 8/6 - 8/13

$37 $37 $20

Age: 13 - 18Yrs Instructor: Thomas 138741 Tu 4:15 - 5:45 PM 138743 Tu 4:15 - 5:45 PM 138750 Tu 4:15 - 5:45 PM

6/4 - 6/25 7/9 - 7/30 8/6 - 8/13

$37 $37 $20

Kindermusik

Kids

Love and grow through music! Parents and children are led through joyful activities, using music and movement. Learn more about your child’s unique developmental process, with the shared learning experience creating a unique bond as the child associates learning with fun, musical play.

Holford Recreation Center

Splash Family Style

Bring the whole family to enjoy beach themed singing, dancing, and storytime with instrument exploration.

Age: 6Mos - 5Yrs Instructor: Phillips 138289 F 11:00 - 11:45 AM 6/7 - 6/21 $57

Jungle Dance Family Style

Get inspired by musical and imaginary play activities built around the playfulness of animals of the jungle.

Age: 6Mos - 5Yrs Instructor: Phillips 138290 F 11:00 - 11:45 AM 7/12 - 8/2 $57

26 Kids - Summer 2013

More Performing Arts

Sports

Modeling, Etiquette, & Acting

Find beauty inside and out. Become a lady while learning posture, how to sit, table settings, and manners. Cover the fundamentals of being a model including makeup application, using cleansers, wardrobe choices, and modeling stances. Your confidence will soar while performing acting and improv activities at the jam session each class.

Football Fanatics

Hollabaugh Recreation Center

$16 one time administration fee and $4 supply fee per month payable to instructor. Receive a free make-up bag with your first month’s registration.

Age: 7Yrs and up 138073 M 6:15 - 7:15 PM 6/3 - 6/24 $37 138074 M 6:15 - 7:15 PM 7/8 - 7/29 $37 138075 M 6:15 - 7:15 PM 8/5 - 8/26 $37

Make some music! Learn the basics of violin including proper stance, how to hold the bow, finger placement on strings, and bowing patterns. Basic keys, correct tune, and sight reading will be covered. Appreciate the beauty and grace of this classical instrument while expanding your musical knowledge.

Bradfield Recreation Center

Age: 8 - 12Yrs Instructor: Gaddis 138785 Tu 2:00 - 3:00 PM 138791 Tu 2:00 - 3:00 PM 138792 Tu 2:00 - 3:00 PM

6/4 - 6/25 7/9 - 7/30 8/6 - 8/27

$32 $32 $32

All Star Tumbling

Bradfield Recreation Center

Violin

Age: 9Yrs and up Instructor: Gaddis 138834 Th 3:00 - 4:00 PM 138835 Th 3:00 - 4:00 PM 138836 Th 3:00 - 4:00 PM

You could go all the way! All aspects of the game will be covered from the rules to the skills. Learn passing, catching, tackling, and route running techniques that can be used at all levels. Prepare for the upcoming season by getting in shape.

6/6 - 6/27 7/11 - 7/25 8/1 - 8/29

$46 $35 $57

Tumble like crazy! Build a solid foundation in tumbling through floor exercises and drills that focus on proper technique and execution. Learn cartwheels, round offs, handsprings, and layouts. Improve sports skills and physical fitness while increasing strength, coordination, and balance.

Audubon Recreation Center

Level 1

Age: 6 - 18Yrs Instructor: Johnson 138316 Tu 4:00 - 5:00 PM 138317 Tu 4:00 - 5:00 PM

6/4 - 6/25 8/6 - 8/27

$42 $42

Must complete Level 1 or have instructor approval.

Age: 6 - 18Yrs Instructor: Johnson 138434 Tu 5:00 - 6:00 PM 6/4 - 6/25 138435 Tu 5:00 - 6:00 PM 8/6 - 8/27

$42 $42

Level 2

Summer 2013 - Kids 27

Cheer Combo

Ready, okay! Perform floor exercises, games, backbends, front and back tumbling skills, splits, and more while learning the basics of cheerleading, gymnastics, and tumbling. Build your endurance, self esteem, confidence, and flexibility through drill exercises, form, fundamentals, and cheers.

Granger Recreation Center

$16 one time administration fee payable to instructor. Optional recital requires costume and recital fees. Receive a free cheer t-shirt and pom poms with your first month’s registration.

Age: 2 - 5Yrs 138852 W 5:45 - 6:15 PM 6/5 - 6/26 $20 138853 W 5:45 - 6:15 PM 7/10 - 7/31 $20 138854 W 5:45 - 6:15 PM 8/7 - 8/28 $20

6/5 - 6/26 7/10 - 7/31 8/7 - 8/28

$27 $27 $27

Competitive Cheer and Stunt

Current enrollment in Cheer Combo required.

Age: 7 - 12Yrs 138855 Sa 2:00 - 3:15 PM 6/1 - 6/22 138856 Sa 2:00 - 3:15 PM 7/6 - 7/27 138857 Sa 2:00 - 3:15 PM 8/3 - 8/24

$12 $12 $12

Start off with a slam dunk! Learn the basic skills of the game including dribbling, shooting, and ball movement. Improve motor skills, hand and eye coordination, and listening skills through a variety of activities. Encourage teamwork and make new friends in a noncompetitive environment.

Audubon Recreation Center

Basketball Skills

Age: 6 - 12Yrs Instructor: Williams 138344 Sa 10:30 - 11:30 AM 138345 Sa 10:30 - 11:30 AM 138387 Sa 10:30 - 11:30 AM

6/1 - 6/22 7/13 - 8/3 8/10 - 8/31

$27 $27 $27

6/4 - 6/25 7/9 - 7/30 8/6 - 8/27

$22 $22 $22

Age: 6 - 11Yrs Instructor: Collins 138825 Tu 6:00 - 7:30 PM 138827 Tu 6:00 - 7:30 PM 138829 Tu 6:00 - 7:30 PM

6/4 - 6/25 7/9 - 7/30 8/6 - 8/27

$40 $40 $40

Age: 12 - 17Yrs Instructor: Collins 138826 Tu 7:30 - 9:00 PM 138828 Tu 7:30 - 9:00 PM 138830 Tu 7:30 - 9:00 PM

6/4 - 6/25 7/9 - 7/30 8/6 - 8/27

$50 $50 $50

Fields Recreation Center

Lil’ Dribblers

Age: 3 - 6Yrs Instructor: Rivas 138164 Tu 4:00 - 4:40 PM 138165 Tu 4:00 - 4:40 PM 138166 Tu 4:00 - 4:40 PM

Athletic Elite

Granger Recreation Center

Basketball Skills

Age: 6 - 12Yrs Instructor: Williams 138375 Th 6:00 - 7:00 PM 138376 Th 6:00 - 7:00 PM 138377 Th 6:00 - 7:00 PM

garlandparks.com

6/6 - 6/27 7/11 - 8/1 8/8 - 8/29

$27 $27 $27

Kids

Age: 6 - 12Yrs 138822 W 4:30 - 5:45 PM 138823 W 4:30 - 5:45 PM 138824 W 4:30 - 5:45 PM

Basketball

28 Kids - Summer 2013

Soccer

Have a ball! Learn the beginner skills of the sport including stopping the ball with the foot, dribbling, passing, and kicking in a noncompetitive environment.

Soccer teaches team play and develops improved foot and eye coordination, while turning young students into great players.

More Sports

Bradfield Recreation Center

Lil’ Tots Soccer

Age: 3 - 6Yrs Instructor: Gaddis 138796 Tu 3:00 - 3:50 PM 138797 Tu 3:00 - 3:50 PM 138798 Tu 3:00 - 3:50 PM

6/4 - 6/25 7/9 - 7/30 8/6 - 8/27

$32 $32 $32

6/5 - 6/26 7/10 - 7/31 8/7 - 9/4

$26 $26 $32

Age: 3 - 5Yrs Instructor: Hooe 138076 M 10:00 - 10:50 AM 138079 M 10:00 - 10:50 AM 138081 M 10:00 - 10:50 AM

6/3 - 6/24 7/8 - 7/29 8/5 - 8/26

$27 $27 $27

Age: 6 - 9Yrs Instructor: Hooe 138077 M 11:00 - 11:50 AM 138080 M 11:00 - 11:50 AM 138082 M 11:00 - 11:50 AM

6/3 - 6/24 7/8 - 7/29 8/5 - 8/26

$27 $27 $27

Fields Recreation Center

Lil’ Tots Soccer

Age: 3 - 6Yrs Instructor: Gonzalez 138156 W 4:00 - 4:40 PM 138158 W 4:00 - 4:40 PM 138159 W 4:00 - 4:40 PM

Hollabaugh Recreation Center

Sports Combo

Get active and get fit! Learn basic skills of different sports and physical fitness activities. Strengthen locomotor, non locomotor, and manipulative skills while exploring movement concepts. Develop healthy habits, a positive self esteem, social skills, and teamwork in a safe, fun filled environment.

Bradfield Recreation Center

Age: 8 - 13Yrs Instructor: Gaddis 138793 Tu 1:00 - 2:00 PM 138794 Tu 1:00 - 2:00 PM 138795 Tu 1:00 - 2:00 PM

6/4 - 6/25 8/6 - 8/27 7/9 - 7/30

$32 $32 $32

Tiny Tumblers

Be a tumble bug! Learn the fundamentals of gymnastics including forward rolls, log rolls, balance beam, bar, wedge mat, trampoline, and more. While following a developmentally progressive curriculum your child will increase strength, balance, hand and eye skills, and coordination.

Holford Recreation Center

Age: 3 - 4Yrs Instructor: A. Dillon 138133 Sa 9:45 - 10:30 AM 138134 Sa 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM 138135 Sa 9:45 - 10:30 AM 138136 Sa 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM 138137 Sa 9:45 - 10:30 AM 138138 Sa 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

6/8 - 6/29 6/8 - 6/29 7/6 - 7/27 7/6 - 7/27 8/3 - 8/24 8/3 - 8/24

$30 $30 $30 $30 $30 $30

Age: 5 - 6Yrs Instructor: A. Dillon 138139 Sa 10:45 - 11:30 AM 138140 Sa 10:45 - 11:30 AM 138141 Sa 10:45 - 11:30 AM

6/8 - 6/29 7/6 - 7/27 8/3 - 8/24

$30 $30 $30

Summer 2013 - Kids 29

T-Ball

A great start lasts a lifetime. Various techniques and drills teach the fundamentals of hitting, catching, and throwing. Students benefit from enhanced hand and eye coordination, improved physical fitness, and learning to follow directions and progressive steps.

Gain a healthy social experience and make new friends.

Bradfield Recreation Center

Age: 3 - 7Yrs Instructor: Gaddis 138799 W 1:00 - 1:50 PM 138800 W 1:00 - 1:50 PM 138801 W 1:00 - 1:50 PM

6/5 - 6/26 7/10 - 7/31 8/7 - 8/28

$32 $32 $32

6/13 - 7/4 7/11 - 7/25 8/1 - 8/22

$22 $17 $27

Fields Recreation Center

Hollabaugh Recreation Center

Age: 3 - 5Yrs Instructor: Hooe 138083 W 10:00 - 10:50 AM 138085 W 10:00 - 10:50 AM 138087 W 10:00 - 10:50 AM

Age: 6 - 9Yrs Instructor: Hooe 138084 W 11:00 - 11:50 AM 138086 W 11:00 - 11:50 AM 138088 W 11:00 - 11:50 AM

6/5 - 6/26 7/10 - 7/31 8/7 - 8/28

Volleyball

$27 $27 $27

Pass, set, spike! Learn the basic skills through effective and organized instruction. Develop fundamental ball handling abilities including passing, serving, setting, blocking, spiking, and defense. Improve your game and have fun while gaining valuable sportsmanship and team play experience.

Granger Recreation Center

6/5 - 6/26 7/10 - 7/31 8/7 - 8/28

$27 $27 $27

Age: 8 - 12Yrs Instructor: Arradaza 138699 Sa 10:00 - 11:00 AM 138700 Sa 10:00 - 11:00 AM 138701 Sa 10:00 - 11:00 AM

6/1 - 6/29 7/6 - 7/27 8/3 - 8/31

$25 $25 $25

Age: 13 - 16Yrs Instructor: Arradaza 138705 Sa 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 138706 Sa 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 138707 Sa 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

6/1 - 6/29 7/6 - 7/27 8/3 - 8/31

$29 $29 $29

Boys Summer Basketball June 17 - August 12 • Ages 9 - 16Yrs

• $350 per team.

• Games played at Fields Recreation Center and Granger Recreation Center.

• Team Registration deadline is June 7.

• Divisions: 10U, 12U, 14U, and 16U • For more information, please call Fields Recreation Center, 972-205-3090.

Kids

Age: 3 - 6Yrs Instructor: Rivas 138173 Th 4:00 - 4:40 PM 138174 Th 4:00 - 4:40 PM 138175 Th 4:00 - 4:40 PM

Arts & Crafts Ceramics

Be creative and have fun! Learn a variety of painting techniques including fired and translucent glazes and non fired stains. Work independently to complete beautiful projects that are ready for any competition. Make lasting friendships in a social atmosphere while improving your application techniques and design choices.

Senior Activity Center

6/6 - 6/27 7/11 - 7/25 8/1 - 8/29

$27 $27 $27

$18 supply fee payable to instructor in addition to registration fee.

Age: 55Yrs and up Instructor: Garden 138266 F 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 6/7

See the world through an artist’s eyes! Using charcoals, pastels, and pencils, learn how to draw and paint works of art. While gaining control of your skills and developing proper techniques, discover your personal style and integrate your artistic flair into each piece.

$18 supply fee payable to instructor in addition to registration fee.

Age: 55Yrs and up Instructor: Garden 138267 F 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 7/12

$65 $49 $65

$17

Geraniums in Clay Pots in Watercolor $18 supply fee payable to instructor in addition to registration fee.

Age: 55Yrs and up Instructor: Garden 138268 F 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 8/9

Holford Recreation Center

6/6 - 6/27 7/11 - 7/25 8/1 - 8/22

$17

The Alamo in Bluebonnet Field

Mount Fuji with Cherry Blossoms

Dry Media Drawing & Painting

All supplies provided.

Age: 18Yrs and up Instructor: Burford 138210 Th 7:00 - 8:15 PM 138397 Th 7:00 - 8:15 PM 138398 Th 7:00 - 8:15 PM

Never painted before? No problem! Learn color mixing, brush strokes, and time saving techniques with the guidance of artist Robert Garden. Paint with confidence, improve your artful eye, and complete an oil painting on canvas each class.

Senior Activity Center

Age: 55Yrs and up Instructor: Bellomy 138251 Th 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM 138252 Th 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM 138253 Th 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

U Can Paint - I Promise

$17

Summer 2013 - Adults 31

Community Education AARP Driver Safety

Senior Activity Center

Eligible for auto insurance discount, not traffic ticket dismissal. $12 AARP member and $14 non-member supply fee payable to AARP. For more information, please contact the Senior Activity Center, 972-205-2769.

Age: 50Yrs and up 138231 Th 1:00 - 5:00 PM 6/20 supply fee only 138232 Th 1:00 - 5:00 PM 7/18 supply fee only 138233 Th 1:00 - 5:00 PM 7/25 supply fee only 138234 Th 1:00 - 5:00 PM 8/15 supply fee only

Ballroom Dance

Basic Spanish

Say ‘Adios’ to boring memorization and ‘¡Hola!’ to a lively learning experience. Learn the basics of Spanish including the alphabet, numbers, colors, and common phrases in a fun and entertaining environment. Increase your ability to interact with people from other cultures.

Holford Recreation Center

Spanish for Professionals Age: 16 - 50Yrs Instructor: Peterson 138708 Th 6:00 - 7:00 PM 138709 Th 6:00 - 7:00 PM 138710 Th 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Dance

6/6 - 6/27 7/11 - 7/25 8/8 - 8/22

$42 $32 $32

Two left feet? Fear no more! Learn all the right moves from an instructor with over 40 years of teaching experience. Learn the intricate steps of the foxtrot, waltz, rumba, cha cha, tango, and more.

Learn new moves, improve your groove, exercise, and socialize.

Adults

Learn to drive defensively. AARP offers this eye opening course based on the needs of the mature driver. Refresh your driving knowledge from the rules of the road and traffic hazards, to collision prevention and night driving. Become more informed, better prepared for the road, and a better driver.

Senior Activity Center

Beginning

Each month will cover a different ballroom dance. Register per person.

Age: 50Yrs and up Instructor: Faris 138245 M 7:00 - 8:00 PM 6/3 - 6/24 $27 138246 M 7:00 - 8:00 PM 7/1 - 7/29 $27 138247 M 7:00 - 8:00 PM 8/5 - 8/26 $27

Advanced

ntermediate ballroom experience required. Register per person.

Age: 50Yrs and up Instructor: Faris 138248 Tu 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 6/4 - 6/25 $27 138249 Tu 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 7/2 - 7/30 $27 138250 Tu 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 8/6 - 8/27 $27

garlandparks.com

32 Adults - Summer 2013

More Dance Belly Dance

Shimmy, shake! This ancient dance uses gentle and repetitive movement to exercise all of your muscles. Strengthen and tone your shape, add flexibility, and improve circulation. Mobilize joints and possibly slow the onset of arthritis and back problems. Increase endurance while gaining poise and grace.

Holford Recreation Center

Age: 16Yrs and up Instructor: Donahue 138192 Tu 6:00 - 7:00 PM 138193 Tu 6:00 - 7:00 PM 138194 Tu 6:00 - 7:00 PM

6/4 - 6/25 7/2 - 7/30 8/6 - 8/27

$40 $49 $40

Choreographed Ballroom

Dance and sway with ease! Relieve the stress of learning popular ballroom styles by having a cuer call out the moves. Learn routines and figures to standard dance rhythms such as rumba, jive, cha cha, waltz, tango, and foxtrot. Increase your confidence and look better on the dance floor.

Holford Recreation Center

Advanced

Instructor approval required. Register per person. Partner recommended.

Age: 18Yrs and up Instructor: Webb 138197 Th 6:45 - 8:45 PM 7/11 - 9/26 $30

Fan & Flare Dance

Dance the night away! Instruction includes techniques and moves used in line dancing, square dancing, and round dancing from the classics to spaghetti rags. This inexpensive social activity helps you improve coordination and gain valuable exercise through exciting degrees of challenge.

Granger Recreation Center

Register per person.

Age: 18Yrs and up Instructor: Hixson 138840 M 7:00 - 9:00 PM

7/1 - 9/23

$42

Ramblin’ Rounds

Don’t like to lead when you are dancing? This partner dance, similar to both ballroom and square dancing, has a cuer calling out the dance moves.

Challenge yourself to this fun choreography, learn something new, or further develop what you know.

Granger Recreation Center

Intermediate

Register per person. Prerequisite - some Round Dance experience.

Age: 16Yrs and up Instructor: Hixson 138839 Tu 7:00 - 9:00 PM 7/2 - 9/24

$42

Summer 2013 - Adults 33

SwingOUT

The latest dance craze! Through guided instruction and easy to follow demonstration, learn the basic six count steps of half turns, full turns, and start offs set to the rhythmic sounds of R&B and smooth jazz. Beginner steps learned as a single before incorporating moves with a partner.

Granger Recreation Center

Age: 18Yrs and up Instructor: Rivera 138763 Th 6:30 - 8:30 PM 138764 Sa 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 138765 Sa 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 138766 Th 6:30 - 8:30 PM 138767 Th 6:30 - 8:30 PM 138768 Sa 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

6/6 - 6/27 6/8 - 6/29 7/6 - 7/27 7/11 - 7/25 8/1 - 8/29 8/3 - 8/31

$27 $27 $27 $27 $27 $27

Boot Camp

Your life; your body; your adventure! Get up and get outside for an invigorating workout including fitness instruction, motivational training, and energizing activities designed to help you reach your fitness goals.

Increase strength, endurance, and improve your confidence.

Audubon Recreation Center

6/3 - 6/26 7/1 - 7/31 8/5 - 8/28

$52 $52 $52

6/3 - 6/26 7/8 - 7/31 8/5 - 8/28

$42 $42 $42

6/4 - 6/25 7/9 - 7/30 8/6 - 8/27

$25 $25 $25

Bradfield Recreation Center

Age: 12Yrs and up Instructor: Gaddis 138772 M, W 7:00 - 8:00 PM 138773 M, W 7:00 - 8:00 PM 138774 M, W 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Fields Recreation Center

Adults

Health & Fitness

Age: 13Yrs and up Instructor: Brown 138440 M, W 6:30 - 7:30 PM 138441 M, W 6:30 - 7:30 PM 138442 M, W 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Indoor Boot Camp

Age: 13 - 60Yrs Instructor: Rivas 138161 Tu 5:45 - 6:30 PM 138162 Tu 5:45 - 6:30 PM 138163 Tu 5:45 - 6:30 PM

Step Aerobics

Start steppin’! Learn aerobic step exercises, from stretching and warm up to an invigorating full body workout and cool down. This extension of traditional floor aerobics provides comprehensive cardiovascular and aerobic training that works major muscle groups and strengthens your body. Burn fat, tone your shape, and build muscle.

Beginning Running

Bradfield Recreation Center

Run for your life! Learn the proper form and mechanics of running.

Instruction includes distance and interval exercises and plyometric training to increase your stamina and conquer your goals. Develop a consistent running program to help you improve your health or train for a race.

Register monthly, one time per week $16, or two times per week $30.

Age: 16Yrs and up Instructor: Darby 138148 Tu, Th 6:00 - 7:00 PM 6/4 - 6/27 $30 138149 Tu, Th 6:00 - 7:00 PM 7/2 - 7/30 $30 138150 Tu, Th 6:00 - 7:00 PM 8/1 - 8/29 $30

Hollabaugh Recreation Center

Age: 14Yrs and up Instructor: Hooe 138046 Tu, Th 5:30 - 6:30 PM 138047 Tu, Th 5:30 - 6:30 PM

6/4 - 7/11 7/23 - 8/29

$32 $32

34 Adults - Summer 2013

Pilates

More Health & Fitness Ageless Fitness

Functional and practical fitness designed for the young at heart. Attain personal exercise goals through a variety of conditioning programs designed for all ability levels. From baby boomers to active seniors, learn moves designed to build strength, and tighten and tone body shape.

Senior Activity Center

Exercise & More

Don’t be fooled, working out in a chair can be a challenge. Utilizing hand weights, balls, and exerbands for strength and flexibility and move with upbeat music.

Age: 50Yrs and up 138239 M, W, F 9:45 - 10:15 AM 6/3 - 6/28 no charge 138240 M, W, F 9:45 - 10:15 AM 7/1 - 7/31 no charge 138241 M, W, F 9:45 - 10:15 AM 8/2 - 8/30 no charge

FitnessPlus

A low impact aerobic workout that includes hip, thigh, and ab exercises, and appeals to all fitness levels. Free weights, exerbands, and mats for floor work are provided.

Age: 50Yrs and up Instructor: Essenpreis 138236 M, W, F 8:30 - 9:30 AM 6/3 - 6/28 $35 per 10 classes 138237 M, W, F 8:30 - 9:30 AM 7/1 - 7/31 $35 per 10 classes 138238 M, W, F 8:30 - 9:30 AM 8/2 - 8/30 $35 per 10 classes

Weight Training

First class free. Build muscle for better joint and skeletal support, decreasing your risk of injury and raising your metabolism.

Age: 55Yrs and up 138293 M 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM 6/3 - 6/24 $35 per 20 classes 138294 M 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM 7/1 - 7/29 $35 per 20 classes 138295 M 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM 8/5 - 8/26 $35 per 20 classes

Experience one of the most popular workouts of today. Condition the whole body with well balanced routines that teach proper breathing and spinal alignment, while strengthening the deep torso muscles. Certified instructors adapt all exercises to meet each individual’s needs using weighted balls, foam rollers, exercise balls, and resistance bands.

Senior Activity Center

Intermediate Pilates

Instruction for intermediate to advanced level students. Lengthen, define, and sculpt muscle rather than build bulk. Instructor approval required.

Age: 35Yrs and up Instructor: Longoria 138256 M, W, F 10:30 - 11:30 AM 6/3 - 6/28 $35 per 10 classes 138257 M, W, F 10:30 - 11:30 AM 7/1 - 7/31 $35 per 10 classes 138258 M, W, F 10:30 - 11:30 AM 8/2 - 8/30 $35 per 10 classes

Tai Chi

Balance from within. Learn the round fluid arm movements and wide steps of this ancient noncombative martial art that develops the internal energy known as ‘chi’. Improve joint movement, balance, coordination, leg strength, and endurance while practicing this gentle exercise that generates energy.

Holford Recreation Center

Age: 16Yrs and up Instructor: Donahue 138189 Tu 7:30 - 8:30 PM 138190 Tu 7:30 - 8:30 PM 138191 Tu 7:30 - 8:30 PM

6/4 - 6/25 7/2 - 7/30 8/6 - 8/27

$40 $49 $40

Senior Activity Center

Tai Chi for Arthritis

SimplyAware teaches Tai Chi principles to reduce pain and to improve balance, posture, strength, and self awareness.

Age: 50Yrs and up Instructor: Bouguyon 138260 Th 10:30 - 11:30 AM 6/6 - 6/27 $82 per 10 classes 138261 Th 10:30 - 11:30 AM 7/11 - 7/25 $82 per 10 classes 138262 Th 10:30 - 11:30 AM 8/1 - 8/29 $82 per 10 classes

Turbo Kickboxing

Burn calories and blast fat! Combine kickboxing and simple dance moves with music to get you moving. Full body workouts include warm-ups, higher paced intervals, and easy to follow combinations that help you lose inches and get the body you have always dreamed about.

Senior Activity Center

Age: 35Yrs and up Instructor: Lewallen 138263 Tu 5:45 - 6:40 PM 138264 Tu 5:45 - 6:40 PM 138265 Tu 5:45 - 6:40 PM

6/4 - 6/25 7/2 - 7/30 8/6 - 8/27

$35 per 10 classes $35 per 10 classes $35 per 10 classes

Summer 2013 - Adults 35

Yogalates

The best of both worlds! This Pilates and Yoga mix works your core and challenges your strength, endurance, and flexibility without stress on the joints. Form a connection of body and mind while toning, increasing balance, and improving focus.

Audubon Recreation Center

Senior Activity Center

Age: 35Yrs and up Instructor: Robinson 138279 M 5:45 - 6:45 PM 138280 M 5:45 - 6:45 PM 138281 M 5:45 - 6:45 PM

6/3 - 6/24 $35 per 10 classes 7/1 - 7/29 $35 per 10 classes 8/5 - 8/26 $35 per 10 classes

Jazzercise

Lunch N Learn

Nutrition made easy. Bring a lunch to eat while learning the basics of carbohydrates, proteins, as well as fats and how they create energy for the body. Become familiarized with food labels, basic meal plan guidelines, and how nutrition and exercise work hand in hand.

Granger Recreation Center

Age: 15Yrs and up Instructor: Hall 138862 Tu 12:00 - 12:30 PM 138863 Tu 12:00 - 12:30 PM 138864 Tu 12:00 - 12:30 PM

6/18 7/23 8/20

no charge no charge no charge

Fresh, exciting, and fun! Does this describe your workout? Love your workout and see results. Jazzercise combines jazz dance, resistance training, pilates, yoga, kickboxing, and more to create truly effective programs for every age and fitness level. Have fun, make friends, look better, and feel great!

Adults

Register monthly, one time per week $32 or two times per week $52.

Age: 16Yrs and up Instructor: Fiske 138501 M, W 6:30 - 7:45 PM 6/3 - 6/26 $52 138502 M, W 6:30 - 7:45 PM 7/1 - 7/31 $52 138503 M, W 6:30 - 7:45 PM 8/5 - 8/28 $52

Audubon Recreation Center

On-going classes. No contracts or long-term obligations. For more information and pricing, please contact Angie England, 972-278-2522, or angie_england1@yahoo.com.

Age: 16Yrs and up M, Tu, W 5:20 - 6:00 PM

6:20 - 7:20 PM Th 5:00 - 6:00 PM

6:00 - 7:00 PM Sa 9:15 - 10:15 AM

Holford Recreation Center

On-going classes. Childcare available during morning classes. No contracts or long-term obligations. For more information and pricing, please contact Julie McGinnis-Grindele, 972-463-0249, or jazzin_jules@tx.rr.com.

Age: 16Yrs and up M - F 9:30 - 10:30 AM M, Tu, Th 6:00 - 7:00 PM W 5:30 - 6:15 PM

garlandparks.com

36 Adults - Summer 2013

Zumba速 Fitness

Forget the workout, remember the fun! Combine fast and slow rhythms to learn aerobic routines to the sounds of Latin and International music. Utilizing the principles of fitness interval and resistance training, maximize caloric output, fat burning, and total body toning.

Audubon Recreation Center

Per Session and Per Class registrations available. Register monthly, one time per week $22, two times per week $32, three times per week $37, or four times per week $42.

Age: 14Yrs and up Instructor: Raygoza 138545 Tu, Th 9:15 - 10:15 AM 6/3 - 6/27 $42

M-Th 7:30 - 8:30 PM 138546 Tu, Th 9:15 - 10:15 AM 7/1 - 7/31 $42

M-Th 7:30 - 8:30 PM 138547 Tu, Th 9:15 - 10:15 AM 8/1 - 8/29 $42

M-Th 7:30 - 8:30 PM

More Health & Fitness Kickboxing

Kick it up. Discover this exciting and valuable fitness challenge. Motivating demonstrations and energizing exercise focus on essential aerobic kickboxing movement, techniques, and conditioning. Each class includes a vigorous workout and sparring that will get you moving and burning calories.

Fields Recreation Center

Per Session and Per Class registrations available.

Age: 9Yrs and up Instructor: Green 138169 Th 5:30 - 7:00 PM 6/6 - 6/27 138170 Th 5:30 - 7:00 PM 7/11 - 7/25 138171 Th 5:30 - 7:00 PM 8/1 - 8/29

$27 $27 $27

Bradfield Recreation Center

Per Session and Per Class registrations available.

Age: 14Yrs and up Instructor: Lewallen 138142 Tu, Th 7:30 - 8:30 PM 6/4 - 6/27 138143 Tu, Th 7:30 - 8:30 PM 7/2 - 7/30 138144 Tu, Th 7:30 - 8:30 PM 8/1 - 8/29

$32 $32 $32

Fields Recreation Center

Per Session and Per Class registrations available.

Age: 16Yrs and up Instructor: Newton 138405 Tu, W 7:00 - 8:00 PM 6/4 - 6/29

Sa 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM 138406 Tu, W 7:00 - 8:00 PM 7/6 - 7/31

Sa 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM 138407 Tu, W 7:00 - 8:00 PM 8/3 - 8/28

Sa 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

$32 $32 $32

Hollabaugh Recreation Center

Per Session and Per Class registrations available. Register monthly, one time per week $22, two times per week $32, three times per week $37, or four times per week for $42.

Age: 14Yrs and up Instructor: Raygoza 138089 M-Th 9:15 - 10:15 AM 6/3 - 6/27 $42

M-W 6:00 - 7:00 PM 138090 M-Th 9:15 - 10:15 AM 7/8 - 7/31 $42

M-W 6:00 - 7:00 PM 138091 M-Th 9:15 - 10:15 AM 8/1 - 8/29 $42

M-W 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Senior Activity Center

Age: 35Yrs and up Instructor: Longoria 138282 Tu, Th 8:15 - 9:00 AM

M-W 4:45 - 5:30 PM 138283 Tu, Th 8:15 - 9:00 AM

M-W 4:45 - 5:30 PM 138284 Tu, Th 8:15 - 9:00 AM

M-W 4:45 - 5:30 PM

6/3 - 6/27

$35 per 10 classes

7/1 - 7/31

$35 per 10 classes

8/1 - 8/29

$35 per 10 classes

Summer 2013 - Adults 37

Circuit Training

Yoga

Take some me time! Led by a certified yoga instructor, shape up your body and mind through prescribed postures and poses, meditation, and controlled breathing. Improve flexibility and strength, relieve stress, and tone muscle while improving the body and mind connection in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere.

Granger Recreation Center

Age: 15Yrs and up Instructor: Hall 138769 M, W 7:00 - 8:00 PM 138770 M, W 7:00 - 8:00 PM 138771 M, W 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Almost Yoga

A blend of two healing styles of yoga, Lyengar and Therapeutic.

Relieve back pain, headaches, depression, anxiety, and stress.

Age: 55Yrs and up 138275 W 6:45 - 8:00 PM 6/5 - 6/26 $35 per 10 classes 138276 W 6:45 - 8:00 PM 7/3 - 7/31 $35 per 10 classes 138277 W 6:45 - 8:00 PM 8/7 - 8/28 $35 per 10 classes

Intermediate Yoga

Work on alignment, flexibility, and strength needed to master yoga postures.

Age: 35Yrs and up Instructor: Deaton 138269 Th 5:45 - 6:45 PM 6/6 - 6/27 $35 per 10 classes 138270 Th 5:45 - 6:45 PM 7/11 - 7/25 $35 per 10 classes 138271 Th 5:45 - 6:45 PM 8/1 - 8/29 $35 per 10 classes

Senior Yoga

Class includes breathing, gentle stretching, and modified poses that improve respiration, circulation, flexibility, and muscle tone from a chair.

Age: 50Yrs and up Instructor: Maxwell 138272 Tu 9:15 - 10:00 AM 6/4 - 6/27 no charge

Th 9:15 - 10:15 AM 138273 Tu 9:15 - 10:00 AM 7/2 - 7/25 no charge

Th 9:15 - 10:15 AM 138274 Tu 9:15 - 10:00 AM 8/1 - 8/29 no charge

Th 9:15 - 10:15 AM

Personal Training

6/3 - 6/26 7/1 - 7/31 8/5 - 8/28

$42 $52 $42

Adults

Senior Activity Center

Maximum results! Minimum time! This multiple stage circuit teaches you interval training techniques that minimize rest between sets to maximize your results. Learn appropriate workout techniques and benefit from both aerobic and anaerobic exercise. Define your shape, gain strength, and improve your health.

Solve your exercise problems. Learn proper updated exercise form and progression using this great source of motivation and encouragement. Appropriate programs developed for personal fitness goals at a convenient time for you. Certified Personal Trainers are available for individual, couple, and small group training sessions.

Granger Recreation Center

Times vary. For more information, contact Granger Recreation Center at 972-205-2771 or grc@garlandtx.gov.

Age: 16Yrs and up

38 Adults - Summer 2013

LIFE Tae Kwon Do

Leadership, Integrity, Fighting, Exercise. Learn the fluid movement of kicks, punches, and jumps while adding other martial arts for well rounded physical fitness and self defense training. Hold yourself to a higher standard as you achieve new ranks and goals to gain benefits that will last a lifetime.

Martial Arts

Granger Recreation Center

Karate

Grow in mind and body! This Okinawan art of self defense employs hand strikes and kicks with swift and calculated movements used to disable or subdue an opponent. Focus on the flow of katas, self defense, sparring, and weapons. Attain discipline, self control, and physical fitness.

Audubon Recreation Center

All Levels

With over 30 years of experience instructing, this doctor of physical therapy and black belt will help you reach your fitness goals in a safe and effective way. Optional two tournaments per year.

Age: 14Yrs and up Instructor: Young 138493 Tu, Th 8:00 - 9:00 PM 6/4 - 7/11 $31 138494 Tu, Th 8:00 - 9:00 PM 7/23 - 8/29 $31

Holford Recreation Center

Beginner

Takao Nakaya brings the knowledge of over 45 years of instructing to give a complete foundation in this ancient martial art form.

Age: 13Yrs and up Instructor: Nakaya 137773 W 6:30 - 8:30 PM 5/29 - 7/17 $42 137775 W 6:30 - 8:30 PM 8/7 - 9/25 $42

Advanced

Takao Nakaya brings the knowledge of over 45 years of instructing to give a complete foundation in this ancient martial art form. Instructor approval required.

Age: 13Yrs and up Instructor: Nakaya 137774 Sa 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 6/1 - 7/20 137776 Sa 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 8/10 - 9/28

$42 $42

Kung Fu

Focus on building a stronger you! Learn the five basic animal styles of Kung Fu while practicing correct execution of kicking, punching, and stance techniques. Develop discipline and enhance physical skills, dexterity, and alertness through this ancient form of martial art.

Hollabaugh Recreation Center

6/1 - 6/29

$42

7/6 - 7/31

$42

8/3 - 8/31

$42

6/1 - 6/29 6/3 - 6/24 6/5 - 6/26 7/1 - 7/29 7/3 - 7/31 7/6 - 7/27 8/3 - 8/31 8/5 - 8/26 8/7 - 8/28

$20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20

Pencak Silat Self Defense

Think, act, and defend! This Indonesian art of self defense teaches principles based on the mindset of survival not competition. Learn effective survival techniques such as mental awareness, controlling panic, and proper breathing as well as different ways to avoid being hit when encountering an attack.

Granger Recreation Center

Age: 18Yrs and up Instructor: Lee 138724 Th 7:00 - 9:00 PM 138725 Th 7:00 - 9:00 PM 138726 Th 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Age: 16Yrs and up Instructor: Clark 138067 M, W 8:00 - 8:50 PM

Sa 12:30 - 1:45 PM 138068 M, W 8:00 - 8:50 PM

Sa 12:30 - 1:45 PM 138069 M, W 8:00 - 8:50 PM

Sa 12:30 - 1:45 PM

Age: 16Yrs and up Instructor: Elliott 138727 Sa 9:00 - 11:00 AM 138728 M 7:00 - 9:00 PM 138729 W 7:00 - 9:00 PM 138730 M 7:00 - 9:00 PM 138731 W 7:00 - 9:00 PM 138732 Sa 9:00 - 11:00 AM 138733 Sa 9:00 - 11:00 AM 138734 M 7:00 - 9:00 PM 138735 W 7:00 - 9:00 PM

6/6 - 6/27 7/11 - 8/1 8/8 - 8/29

$42 $42 $42

Summer 2013 - Adults 39

Tae Kwon Do & Jujitsu

Train your body and mind. Combine two styles of martial arts through feeling, action, reaction, and technique. Patient guidance and practical training emphasize key punch and kick techniques that enhance development by improving mental discipline, posture, coordination, ground techniques, and self defense skills.

Bradfield Recreation Center

Age: 16Yrs and up Instructor: Ybarra 138775 M, W 7:00 - 8:45 PM 138776 M, W 7:00 - 8:45 PM 138777 M, W 7:00 - 8:45 PM

6/3 - 6/26 7/1 - 7/31 8/5 - 8/28

$34 $42 $42

Adults

Outdoor Adventures Canoeing

Rollin’ down the river. Discover local paddling locations while experiencing flatwater canoeing. Learn water safety and paddling skills while taking an exciting water adventure with seasoned canoe instructors. Designed to provide a wide range of opportunities for the novice to confident canoeist.

Granger Recreation Center

Family Trip

Ages 10Yrs and up, $24 per paddler. Ages 5 - 9Yrs, $7 per rider.

1 rider per canoe. For more information, please contact Granger Recreation Center, 972-205-2771 or grc@garlandtx.gov.

Age: 7Yrs and up Instructor: Cunniff 138848 Sa 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 7/27 $24

Sports Sword Play

TouchĂŠ! Learn basic skills necessary to fence for fun, exercise, and competition. Group and individual instruction includes practice bouts, techniques, and the rules of contest while focusing on safety and the fundamentals of Foil Fencing. Improve hand and eye plus hand and foot coordination, balance, and aerobic capacity.

Holford Recreation Center

Age: 12Yrs and up Instructor: Henson 138108 Th 7:05 - 8:50 PM 138109 Th 7:05 - 8:50 PM

garlandparks.com

5/30 - 8/8 8/15 - 10/17

$42 $42

40 Adults - Summer 2013

Perot Museum

Science you can touch! Called a ‘world of wonder’ by The Dallas Morning News, the Perot Museum inspires curiousity in all ages and boasts as a living science lesson. The museum recently opened its doors to the public on December 1, 2012. Get ready to amaze your brain.

Travel & Outings

Senior Activity Center

All Ages 137722 W

Senior Activity Center

7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

6/5

$27

Eat ‘em in Edom! Experience Blueberry Hill Farms where you pluck plump, fresh blackberries and blueberries. Not a picker? No problem, buy them pre-picked. Stop at the Blue Moon Gardens featuring herbs, vegetables, flowers, plants, and unusual shrubs. Complete the day with lunch at the Shed Cafe and shopping.

6/26

Wisdom and Wellness

Blueberry Hill Farms & Edom

All Ages 137720 W

9:15 AM - 2:30 PM

$18

Get healthy, feel better! Relax on this retreat filled with opportunities to commune with nature, information sessions about boosting your immunity, maximizing your nutrition, and using gentle exercise in your everyday life.

Take this first step towards a healthier, happier you.

Senior Activity Center

Travel to the Texas Hill Country just North of San Antonio to the Namaste Retreat Center overlooking the natural bluffs carved out by Cibolo Creek.

Age: 50Yrs and up 137719 June 6 - June 9 $425 per person

Summer 2013 - Adults 41

Dickens on the Strand

Hear ye, hear ye! Journey back to the 19th century and celebrate the 40th Annual Dickens on the Strand in Galveston. The fesitval provides endless entertainment including hundreds of costumed vendors and performers, parades, carolers, roving street musicians, bagpipers, and holiday shopping.

Senior Activity Center

Adults

Fee includes transportation, two nights lodging at the Moody Gardens, and most meals.

Age: 50Yrs and up 137716 December 6 - December 8 $390 per person double occupancy

Senior Programs at

Carver Center

Low Impact Exercise Arts and Crafts Health Screenings Nutritional Lunch Program

972-205-3305

Arts & Crafts

TR Rembrandts

Community Education

Draw with your left brain! Using verbal and logic based instruction, learn to tap into creative potential. Our valuable drawing curriculum teaches drawing skills and basic artistic concepts, including line, shape, value, and filling the page. Lessons improve concentration and hand and eye coordination.

Holford Recreation Center

All About Animals

Using pencils and markers, create a gallery of animal drawings with your own personal style.

Age: 16Yrs and up 138106 Tu 6:15 - 7:15 PM 8/6 - 8/27 $40

Digital Photography

Say cheese! Learn how to use your personal digital camera to take awesome pictures. With step by step instruction, learn the basics of photography including lining up shots, when to use the flash, and zooming. Capture the best image to save your favorite memories.

Holford Recreation Center

Bring your digital camera.

Age: 16Yrs and up Instructor: K. Dillon 138102 Tu 6:15 - 7:15 PM

6/4 - 6/25

$26

A Wii Bit of Fun

Competition in a whole new way! Show up your friends in a variety of new sports using a projection system, a Wii, and the recreation center wall.

Explore a new set of games each week and build your scores to become a Wii champion.

Holford Recreation Center

Age: 16Yrs and up Instructor: K. Dillon 138101 Tu 6:15 - 7:15 PM

7/9 - 7/30

$26

Summer 2013 - TR 43

Sports

Travel & Outings

Special Olympics

Special Olympics is a year round, international sports program for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Garland Special Olympics currently offers seven different sports opportunities including: Basketball, Bocce, Bowling, Flag Football, Softball, Tennis, and Volleyball. All ability levels are welcome.

Holford Park

Fun, food, and friends! Enjoy all the best restaurants in the area from American food to Mexican food. With endless choices, order your favorites or try something new. Improve social skill development and increase independence in a community setting.

Senior Activity Center

Bocce

All equipment provided.

Age: 8Yrs and up 138432 W 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Burger Island $10

Bring your own glove.

Age: 8Yrs and up 138431 Tu 6:00 - 9:00 PM

7/23 - 10/1

$10

Showplace Lanes

Bowling

$2.50 per game payable to bowling alley. Shoe rental included.

Age: 8Yrs and up 138433 M 4:30 - 5:30 PM 8/26 - 11/11 $10

Bring money for your meal.

Age: 16Yrs and up 138104 F 5:00 - 7:00 PM

6/7

$5

Make it a Movie

Lights, camera, action! Travel to a local movie theater and enjoy Hollywood blockbusters. See all of your favorite stars on the big screen. Comedy, action, and drama, we have got it all! Increase independence and experience community integration.

TR

7/10 - 9/18

Softball

TR Food Crew

Senior Activity Center

Monsters University

A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at the University of Fear before they were best friends. Fee includes transportation and movie ticket. Bring money for snacks.

Age: 16Yrs and up 138103 Sa TBA 7/13 $12

Out ‘N About

Ready, set, go! Travel with your friends to special events, concerts, sports competitions, or entertainment hot spots all around the metroplex. Find exciting new experiences around every corner. Build friendships, increase independence, and have a great time in a community setting.

Senior Activity Center

Surf ‘N Turf

Catch a wave at Surf and Swim Wave Pool followed by lunch at Carl’s Jr. Fee includes transportation and entry to wave pool.

Bring money for lunch.

Age: 16Yrs and up 138105 Sa 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM 8/24 $10

garlandparks.com

Recreation centers Centers

Amenities Tables and chairs included Seasonal availability Rules & regulations available online

garlandparks.com Payment and contract required when you reserve.

Classroom Gymnasium Youth room

Show ers

FIELDS Classroom Multipurpose room Gymnasiums

HOLFORD

s y a d Birth

$20/$35 per hour $30/$55 per hour $20/$35 per hour $55 per hour $20/$30 per hour

*1 hour minimum during public hours *2 hour minimum during non-public hours

Classroom Multipurpose room Hollabaugh Pavilion

HOLLABAUGH

Weekday/Weekend Rates Weekday: Monday through Friday until 5 PM Weekend: Friday starting at 5 PM through Sunday

GRANGER

Wedd ings

Classroom Multipurpose room Game/Youth room Gymnasium Hollabaugh Pavilion

BRADFIELD

s n o i Reun

Classrooms Gymnasiums

With 2 weeks notice and availability, we can book your next special event!

AUDUBON

Classrooms Gymnasium

Classroom Multipurpose room Gymnasium Game room

Reservations

Summer 2013 - Reservations 45 A perfect addition to birthday parties, family reunions, and organization parties.

Bounce Houses $50

$50 With at least 1 week notice and availability we can book a bounce house for your next Garland recreation center rental. Ask about bounce houses when you reserve your party.

$50

$100

$75

pavilions Take the party outside!

ABLON

3850 Ablon Trail Drive Half Day Full Day $75 $150

ONE ELEVEN RANCH

2121 Brand Road Half Day Full Day $150 $300

Half Day 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM or 3:30 - 10:30 PM Full Day 8:30 AM - 10:30 PM

GATEWOOD

4917 Duck Creek Drive Half Day Full Day $75 $150

WINDSURF BAY

5556 Locust Grove Road Half Day Full Day N/A $75

Facility Locations

46 Facility Locations - Summer 2013

Recreation Centers

AUDUBON RECREATION CENTER

id es Pr

342 West Oates Road 972-205-3991 arc@garlandtx.gov

tG en e rg eo

M - Th 9 AM - 9 PM F 9 AM - 5 PM Sa 9 AM - 4 PM

s Bu ike np ur hT

Shiloh

Lavon/7

8

Belt Line

BRADFIELD RECREATION CENTER

1146 Castle Drive 972-205-2770 brc@garlandtx.gov

M - Th 1 - 9 PM F 1 - 5 PM Sa 9 AM - 4 PM

Buckingham Castle

First

Garland

Jupiter

FIELDS RECREATION CENTER

y6

1701 Dairy Road 972-205-3090 frc@garlandtx.gov

6

Dairy

Hw

Walnut

M - Th 9 AM - 9 PM F 9 AM - 5 PM Sa 9 AM - 4 PM

Miller

r No

tH es w th

Oa tes

ay dw oa Br

Ce nt er v ille

GRANGER RECREATION CENTER

ay hw ig

N SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER

1310 West Avenue F 972-205-2771 grc@garlandtx.gov

3 ate t s er Int

0

CARVER CENTER

600 West Avenue A 972-205-2769 sac@garlandtx.gov

222 Carver Drive 972-205-3305 sac@garlandtx.gov

M&W Tu Th & F

M-F

8 AM - 8 PM 8 AM - 9:30 PM 8 AM - 10 PM

8 AM - 3 PM

M - Th 1 - 9 PM F 1 - 5 PM Sa 9 AM - 4 PM HOLFORD RECREATION CENTER

2314 Homestead Place 972-205-2772 hrc@garlandtx.gov

M - Th 9 AM - 9 PM F 9 AM - 5 PM Sa 9 AM - 4 PM HOLLABAUGH RECREATION CENTER

3925 West Walnut Street 972-205-2721 hhrc@garlandtx.gov

M - Th 9 AM - 9 PM F 9 AM - 5 PM Sa 9 AM - 4 PM

Participants ID Cards

Summer 2013 - ID Cards 47

All drop in participants are required to purchase and scan a Participant ID Card when entering a City of Garland recreation center.

A Participant ID Card form must be filled out for each person along with a valid picture ID and proof of residency. Legal guardians must fill out and sign forms for participants under the age of 18. Guardians may be required to prove guardianship.

Card Prices Ages 13 and up Ages 7 - 12 Garland Resident - $3 Garland Resident - $7 Non-Resident - $10 Non-Resident - $5 Replacement Cards - $3 ID Card valid for one year.

Fitness Pass

Allows participants use of The Body Shops fitness areas and equipment.

Fitness Pass Benefits

Body Fat Analysis Need help setting fitness goals? Let us help you start by determining your body composition.

Available at Fields, Granger, and Hollabaugh Recreation Centers.

Ages 16 and up Garland Resident - $35 Non-Resident - $70 Fitness Pass valid for one year.

A Garland Parks and Recreation facility is near you!

Adminstration Office 634 Apollo Road 972-205-2750 972-205-2757-Aquatics 972-205-2926-Sports parksandrec@garlandtx.gov Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM

Jack Coleman Tennis Center 1010 West Miller Road 972-205-2778 garlandtenniscenter.com

Firewheel Golf Park 600 West Campbell Road 972-205-2795 golffirewheel.com

See our Scholarship Information! Page 50

48 Sports - Summer 2013

SPORTS Got questions?

Sports Division 972-205-2926

YOUTH BASEBALL Garner Little League 214-417-2334 www.garnerll.org North Garland Little League 972-495-1941 www.ngll.org

YOUTH FOOTBALL Garland Pee Wee Football Association 972-272-0846 www.gpwfootball.com YOUTH VOLLEYBALL Garland Girls Volleyball Association 972-496-0002 www.garlandvolleyball.net

South Garland Little League 972-276-4756 www.southgll.org

YOUTH & ADULT SOCCER LEAGUES Garland Soccer Association 972-530-2636 www.garlandsoccer.com

Garland Baseball, Inc. 469-432-2949 www.garlandbaseball.org

CRICKET Garland Cricket Association 214-280-7124

YOUTH SOFTBALL Garland Girls Softball Association 972-276-5483 www.garlandgirlssoftball.com

BASKETBALL Garland Girls Basketball Association 214-801-7056 www.4ggba.com

ADULT SOFTBALL Garland Softball Association Slow Pitch 972-613-7729 www.garlandsoftballassociation.com

Garland Boys Basketball Association 214-284-9241 www.garlandbasketball.org

CHEERLEADERS & DANCE Garland Cheerleading & Dance 972-240-1969 www.gcdta.net

Men’s Adult Open/Church League 972-205-2926

Summer 2013 - Golf & Tennis 49

Jack Coleman Tennis Center

 Enjoy 63 holes of golf on over 600 acres of beautiful wooded terrain scattered with streams and ponds. Firewheel is the biggest golf facility in Texas, and one of the largest complexes in the country.

The Bridges Course is a 27 hole public course, featuring bentgrass greens, 419 Bermuda tees, fairways and roughs, and a 35 station practice range. Located on the south end is the Branding Iron, a full service restaurant with a variety of foods from sandwiches to steaks.

garlandtenniscenter.com 1010 West Miller Road Garland, Texas 75041 972-205-2778 Fort Battad, Tennis Pro Tennis Center This public facility features 13 lighted outdoor hardcourts, picnic areas, and a pro-shop stocked with tennis apparel, shoes, racquets, accessories, and refreshments.

Court Reservations (up to 48 hours in advance) $2.00 per person for 1 hour sessions.

Lessons Junior Development, Junior Beginner, Adult Beginner, Advanced, Adult Drill Classes, and Private Lessons

The Lakes Course features 18 challenging holes and 10 lakes, along with 52 bunkers sprinkled generously over the rolling hills.

The Old Course consists of gently rolling terrain and slow moving streams winding throughout the course. Strategically placed bunkers and heavily wooded areas make this par 71 a challenge for all golfers.

Firewheel Golf park

Leagues Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles Beginner to Championship Level Call for dates and rates.

Tournaments Tournaments held in one of the most picturesque and least expensive facilities in the metroplex.

972-205-2795 golffirewheel.com 600 West Campbell Road, Garland, Texas 75044

50 How to PLAY - Summer 2013

Registration

How to PLAY Online Create and access your account online.

Credit cards accepted. play.garlandparks.com/play

In Person

•All registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis.

•You may request to be placed on a waitlist if a program is full.

•A City of Garland Waiver and Release of Claim must be on file for each registrant prior to participating in any program.

•Please make checks payable to “City of Garland.”

Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Register in person at any Garland recreation center or senior center. Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted. We stand behind the quality of our programs.

If you are not satisfied with a program for any reason after attending the first program meeting, you may request a full refund, See for a complete list of or credit. After the second program recreation centers and senior centers. transfer, meeting you may request a pro-rated refund or credit. All refund requests must be made prior to the end date of the program. Refund requests for one-day programs must be made 24 hours in advance. Read program Phone descriptions carefully, as some program fees Call and Garland recreation center or senior center. are non-refundable. Supply fees are Credit cards accepted. non-refundable. Please allow 2 weeks for refund process.

page 46

we accept

Scholarship The City of Garland Recreation Financial Assistance Program helps families and/or individuals with limited financial resources participate in City of Garland recreation programs and activities. Scholarships available to qualifying patrons. Funds are limited. To apply or for more information, please contact Fields or Hollabaugh Recreation Centers.

Uh-Oh!

Your program has been cancelled!

Unfortunately, excellent programs are sometimes cancelled when everyone waits to the last minute to register.

Instructors need to know how many people to expect to make proper preparations for class.

Please register early to avoid disappointment!

TheBod

y

ShopS o Annual Fitness Pass

Age 16 and up Garland Residents - $35 Non-Residents - $70 Treadmills Free Weights Cross Trainers Stationary Bikes Ellipticals Weight Machines

Locations

Fields Recreation Center 1701 Dairy Road 972-205-3090 Granger Recreation Center 1310 West Avenue F 972-205-2771 Hollabaugh Recreation Center 3925 West Walnut Street 972-205-2721

Garland’s Gone Camping OCTOBER 19 & 20

Registration begins August 1

City of Garland PO Box 469002 Garland, Texas 75046-9002

PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PA I D GARLAND, TEXAS Permit No. 2

Please deliver May 1

OR CURRENT RESIDENT