Summer 2021 Activity Menu

ACTIVITY MENU WY L I E PA R K S & R E C R E AT I O N • S U M M E R 202 1

JULY IS PARK AND REC MONTH 4 SUMMER CAMPS 6 SPORTS INSTRUCTION 22 www.WylieTexas.gov

W Y L I E PA R K S & R E C R E AT I O N

camps for

MAY – AUGUST

kidS &

teens

ages 3 –16

Small class size, health screening, and hand washing hygiene measures are in place.

steAm

arts

sports & more

COVID-19 IMPACT ON RECREATION

ACTIVITIES

MESSAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY: All activities are

published with hopeful optimism. Due to the pandemic, various aspects of offerings may be scaled, canceled, or changed with little to no notice. Visit our website for related information.

www.WylieTexas.gov/Recreation > About Us > COVID-19

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CONTENTS

IN EVERY ISSUE Activity Index

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Expert Biographies

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Wylie Recreation Center

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Childcare 31 Senior Recreation Center 32 Wylie Parks

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Facility Rentals

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Locate & Connect

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AUTO RENEW REC PASS 28

JULY IS NATIONAL PARK AND REC MONTH Check out the wide variety of July-only activities!

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ACTIVITIES SPECIAL EVENTS 5 Summer Kickoff celebrations and family movie night

SUMMER CAMPS 6 Stay active, busy and creative with sports, arts, and STEAM options

THE ARTS 14 Get into dance, fine art, crafts and more

HEALTH & FITNESS 20 Making “fun” and “social” part of your healthy lifestyle

SPORTS INSTRUCTION 22 Perfect solutions for off-season training or sport introduction

EARLY BIRD 5% discount is available for online registrations processed during the week prior to standard registration, June 1 – 7.

REC PASS 15% discount is available to Rec Pass holders.

May be combined with Early Bird discount when applicable for a 20% discount (June 1 – 7).

OFFERS

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Summer 2021 / July – September

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JULY IS NATIONAL PARK

Since 1985, Americans have celebrated July as National Park and Recreation Month. Check out the wide variety of July-only activities ranging from health and wellness to nature and community.

AND REC MONTH SOCIAL MEDIA #OurParkAndRecStory

Movie Trivia Challenge Test your Hollywood film knowledge. Answer movie questions and guess the correct motion picture scene on our Facebook and Instagram page.

Contest starts at 12 PM each day. First correct answer receives a prize.

July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29

Thirsty Thursdays Quench your thirst with healthy shake and drink recipes every Thursday in July.

July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29

Wylie Rec Kids Tune in to our Facebook and Instagram and see how Wylie Recreation is making a difference in our summer campers lives.

July 6, 13, 20, and 27

Recreate and Feel Great Get through the mid-week slump with some dietary and exercise tips to keep you motivated.

July 7, 14, 21, and 28

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Wacky Olympics

Crafty Tuesdays

Going for gold in the Summer Olympics!

Run, skip, crawl, and twist your way to the finish line during odd and zany Olympic sports and games.

Wylie Rec Center July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 3 - 5 PM Ages: 7 - 14 Yrs Rec Pass Required

Spark ingenuity and create new crafts each Tuesday. Crafts ongoing, come and go.

Wylie Rec Center July 6, 13, 20, and 27 11 AM - 5 PM Ages: 7 Yrs + Rec Pass Required

Freezer Monday Treat yo’ self to some ice cream.

Wylie Rec Center July 5, 12, 19, and 26 2 - 3 PM or until we run out

Grand Gardeners Thyme to turnip the beet. Discover gardening essentials and proper plant upkeep from gardening enthusiasts and experts.

Take home a new seedling or plant.

Wylie Rec Center July 5, 6, 7, and 8 12 - 2 PM Ages: 7 Yrs + Rec Pass Required

Gym Games Recreate with friends and discover a variety of fun and entertaining sports, games, and activities.

Wylie Rec Center July 6 - Nine Square July 13 - Volleyball July 20 - Beach Volleyball July 27 - Wacky Volleyball 3 - 5 PM Ages: 7 - 14 Rec Pass Required

Workout Wednesdays Power into health with a new fitness challenge each Wednesday.

Wylie Rec Center July 7, 14, 21, and 28 Ages: 12 Yrs + Rec Pass Required

Super Smash Tournament Join the battle. Choose your character, compete in the Nintendo Switch tournament, and be the last one standing.

Winner receives a prize.

Wylie Rec Center July 12 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Workout Ages: 7 Yrs + Rec Pass Required

Kite Flyers

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Wacky Olympics

Freezer Monday

Inflatable Obstacle Course

Grab-and-Go Frozen Fridays

Run the course with larger-than-life inflatable characters during an interactive obstacle challenge.

Wylie Rec Center July 14 3 - 5 PM Ages: 7 - 14 Yrs Rec Pass Required

Stop by the Senior Rec Center during open hours every Friday in July for a free frozen treat to-go.

Wylie Sr Rec Center July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 8 AM - 4 PM or until we run out Ages: 55 Yrs + Sr Rec Center ID Required

Blacklight Fitness Get fit and glow during a special blacklightthemed fitness week.

Join Boot Camp, Zumba, Gentle Flow Yoga, and Yoga classes for a fun glow-in-thedark twist. White and neon-colored clothing recommended.

Wylie Rec Center July 17 - 22 Ages: 13 Yrs + Registration required

Kite Flyers Let creativity soar.

Discover the history of kite flying, gather inspiration from air festivals around the world, and fly your creation with friends.

Construct and fly a new kite daily. Crafts ongoing, come and go.

Wylie Rec Center July 26, 27, 28, and 29 11 - 5 PM Ages: 7 Yrs + Rec Pass Required

Wylie Rec Kids

Workout Bingo Burn some calories, discover new fitness equipment, and fill your bingo card to win a prize. Bingo spaces are earned by utilizing the fitness machine pictured. Bingo cards located at the front desk. New pattern each week.

Wylie Sr Rec Center July 5, 12, 19, and 26 Ages: 55 Yrs + Sr Rec Center ID Required

Taste Test Tuesdays Name brand or generic? Cast your vote in a blind study of top food brands in the test kitchen. Check out our Facebook and Instagram stories every Tuesdays in July to cast your vote at home and find out which brand comes out the victor.

Senior Rec Center July 6, 13, 20, and 27 1 - 2 PM Ages: 55 Yrs+ Registration Required

SPECIAL

EVENTS Art Your Walls Reveal your inner artist. Enjoy a night out as you create your own masterpiece while bonding with family, expanding creativity, and making memories.

Follow easy, step-by-step instructions that boost artistic confidence and enhance fine motor skills.

Parent participation required. Register per person.

Refreshments and materials provided. Dress to mess.

Ages: 6 Yrs + Wylie Recreation Center / Staff PARD Sa

7/10

6 – 8 PM

$9

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The Reelers Calling all movie buffs. Meet with fellow movie lovers to enjoy a mix of comedy and drama, cult classics, modern-day masterpieces, and black-and-white favorites at the center. Grab a bag of popcorn while you watch.

Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Staff PARD Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu

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Popcorn in the Park It’s showtime! Delight in a movie night under the stars. Relax in your physically distanced circle, spend quality time with family, and experience an evening in nature. Grab a bag of complimentary popcorn while you watch. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets for your area. Concessions available. Movie starts at dusk. Six family members per physical distancing area. Questions? Contact staff at Recreation@ WylieTexas.gov or 972-516-6340.

Ages: 4 Yrs + Wylie Recreation Center / Staff PARD Sa

7/31

8 – 10 PM

$9

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SUMMER CAMPS

LEGO Olympic Robotics

STEM Challenge

Be the next great Olympian. Enhance creativity and problem-solving skills, discover robotic design, and improve hand-eye coordination. Examine the concepts of machine programming and engage in competitive LEGO robotic challenges. Build a variety of mechanisms on laptops and battle opponents’ gadgets. $15 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.

Bring your ideas to life. Apply real world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture to design a mini golf course, complex forklifts, and the iconic Big Ben Clocktower using thousands of LEGO bricks. Increase critical thinking skills, concentrate on defining your design aesthetic, and construct projects with your group.

Ages: 6 – 13 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Play - Well

Wylie Recreation Center / Engineering For Kids® M - Th

7/5 – 7/8

9 AM – 12 PM

$129 + supply fee

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs M - Th

7/12 – 7/15

9 AM – 12 PM

$149

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Minecraft Engineering

Rookies Performance Find your fit. Discover the right sport for you while boosting leadership abilities, improving handeye coordination, and enhancing cognitive skills.

Participate in soccer, basketball, dodgeball, and more.

Learn about goal setting, teamwork, and beginner techniques. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Exchange the virtual world for the tangible.

Discover creativity, enhance collaboration, and finetune problem-solving skills. Use LEGOs to build a motorized creeper, moving spider, and a powered Minecart. Guided instruction assists you in creating iconic Minecraft objects and characters using engineering, robotics, and LEGOs.

Ages: 4 – 7 Yrs

Ages: 5 – 10 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Staff PARD

Wylie Recreation Center / Play - Well

M - Th

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7/5 – 7/8

1 – 2:30 PM

$65

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M - Th

7/12 – 7/15

1 – 4 PM

$149

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Manners Bootcamp

Minecraft Adventures

All about etiquette. Reinforce the importance of manners while gaining confidence and communication skills. Study how to acquire table etiquette, grooming skills, cell phone manners, and courteous game play. Receive a binder of information, manicure kit, T-shirt, certificate of completion, and a graduation party. $20 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.

Create your own city. Challenge your ingenuity, discover teamwork, and enhance social and problem-solving skills. Build your individual home then collaborate with others to design a city, tackle community problems, and explore the Nether.

Ages: 6 – 10 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / 8Bit Education M - Th

Ages: 7 – 12 Yrs

7/26 – 7/29

9 AM – 12 PM

$139

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Wylie Recreation Center / Angela Jackson M - Th

7/19 – 7/22

9 AM – 12 PM

$89 + supply fee

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Growing Leaders Be the next great leader. Become enlightened on good values, respect, and kindness, and enhance communication skills. Boost self-confidence and discover the skills needed to lead peers. Create a mock courtroom environment to host open discussions on manners, and conduct activities focused on proper etiquette, anti-bullying, and sportsmanship. $20 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.

Battle Bots Beep, boop, I am a robot. Spark creativity, boost critical thinking, and enhance communication skills while programming robots. Collaborate with a team to strategize, design, and build a variety of robotic systems. Morph and enhance your robot daily to rise to new challenges and activities.

Ages: 7 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / 8Bit Education M - Th

7/26 – 7/29

1 – 4 PM

$139

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Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Angela Jackson M - Th

7/19 – 7/22

1 – 4 PM

$89 + supply fee

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U-TUBE Studio Be the next big YouTube star! Unbox creativity, enhance work ethic, and perfect communication and enunciation skills. Create your own studio to vlog trendy challenges and videos. Decide your channel’s content such as taste tests, parodies, science experiments, DIYs, Q & A’s, and more. Then, post to your channel. $25 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.

Ages: 7 – 13 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Engineering For Kids® M - Th

7/19 – 7/22

1 – 4 PM

$119 + supply fee

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REC PASS HOLDERS SAVE 20% ON MOST ACTIVITIES DURING EARLY BIRD ONLINE REGISTRATION: JUNE 1 – 7

EARLY BIRD SAVE 5%

REC PASS SAVE 15%

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SUMMER CAMPS

Friday Workshop Plunge into exciting brain-teasing activities while gaining knowledge, new skills, and friendship. Choose mini workshops that introduce science, art, math, sports, and more. Experiment with a variety of tools, equipment, and materials and learn how to apply your new skills to everyday life. Wylie Rec staff-led unless otherwise indicated.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Wylie Recreation Center

Minecraft Challenge: Take your Minecraft skills to the next level. Analyze resources, control blocks, and assemble buildings to generate unique creations inside the Minecraft world.

8Bit Education F

7/2

9 AM – 12 PM

$29

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Archery: Take aim. Gain skills for shooting with

accuracy and precision. Practice the steps of proper shooting technique and become familiar with the various parts of the bow. Wear comfortable clothing that is not loose fitting and tie back loose hair.

Staff PARD F F

Fairytale Dance

Ages: 3 – 6 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Anderson Performing Arts 7/12 – 7/15

9 – 10:30 AM

$95 + supply fee

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Staff PARD

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9 AM – 12 PM

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about dough stretching and tossing. Cook traditional pizzas, stuffed bread sticks, calzones, and more.

Chefsville® F

7/16

9 AM – 12 PM

$29

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Roundnet: Pass. Set. Spike! Discover rules and

game play, practice the fundamentals of serving, hitting, and spiking, and develop skills to hit the ball off the net so that the opposing team cannot successfully return it. Engage in active games, drills, and friendly competitions. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

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7/23

9 AM – 12 PM

$29

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Retro Video Game Design: Blast from the past.

Duck and dodge. Conquer the game of throws and gain knowledge of dodgeball rules, increase physical fitness, and enhance teamwork principles. Improve agility, explosiveness, and lateral movements while playing over 10 different types of dodgeball and speed games. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

8/2 – 8/5

$29 $29

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Dodgeball and Agility Games

M - Th

9 AM – 12 PM 9 AM – 12 PM

Perfecto Pizza: Think outside the pizza box. Learn

Twirl, tap, and twist to a happily ever after. Improve coordination and body control, foster creativity, and make new friends in a fairytale environment. Uncover the basics of ballet, tumbling, and creative movement.

Interactive games, crafts, and imaginative dance emphasize poise, grace, and etiquette. Perform a dance at the end of camp. $7 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Wear leotard and tights, or a princess/prince costume, and ballet and tap shoes.

Bring water and a snack.

M - Th

7/9 7/23

Design, create, and program a retro video game with custom programming software.

8Bit Education F

7/30

9 AM – 12 PM

$29

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Burger Bar: Keep calm and eat a burger. Discover fresh ingredients and enhance your cooking creativity.

Whip up a gourmet burger with a side of fries and a dessert.

Chefsville®

$105

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8/6

9 AM – 12 PM

$29

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Minecraft 3D Printing

Army Games and Dodgeball

Turn your ideas into something you can hold. Explore project planning, increase critical thinking, and boost creativity. Generate 3D models from scratch, discover hardware and software engineering, product strategies, and industrial design. Create Creepers, Zombies, Cave Spiders, and more using a 3D pen.

Take home your completed projects. $25 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.

Rise to the challenge. Develop social, physical, and mental might. Gain sportsmanship skills while being introduced to a variety of classics like dodgeball and capture the flag. New teams and games are chosen each day. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Staff PARD M - Th

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs

7/5 – 7/8

9 AM – 12 PM

$105

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Wylie Recreation Center / Engineering For Kids® M - Th

8/2 – 8/5

1 – 4 PM

$119 + supply fee

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Rookies Soccer Shoot for the World Cup. Discover proper soccer techniques through exercises, games, and activities designed for beginners. Increase confidence, develop coordination and make new friends while learning dribbling and running with the soccer ball. Participate in individual and team games daily. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Flag Football and QB Skills Down. Set. Hut! Build throwing techniques, identify offensive and defensive formations, and comprehend standard football rules. Participate in team competitions, games, and challenges. Discover the importance of leadership, teamwork, and confidence.

Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Staff PARD M - Th

7/26 – 7/29

9 AM – 12 PM

$105

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Ages: 4 – 7 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Staff PARD M - Th

8/2 – 8/5

1 – 2:30 PM

$65

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REC PASS HOLDERS SAVE 20% ON MOST ACTIVITIES DURING EARLY BIRD ONLINE REGISTRATION: JUNE 1 – 7

EARLY BIRD SAVE 5%

REC PASS SAVE 15%

QUESTIONS? Recreation@WylieTexas.Gov | 972-516-6340 | Wylie Parks & Recreation

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SUMMER CAMPS

DJ Beats

STEM Basketball Challenge

Remix! Discover new skills and techniques to mix, scratch, and match beats and music. Foster creativity, and excite in a new challenge while building confidence, and exploring multiple genres of music.

Explore the technology and programs needed to engineer sounds. Laptop, turntable, and equipment provided.

Hoop, there it is! Combine strategic STEM activities with classic basketball instruction to foster critical thinking skills, boost physical fitness, and increase leadership. Gain behind the scenes knowledge of basketball shoe design, stat tracking with technology, and understand the importance of velocity and acceleration. Take knowledge to the court and grasp fundamentals of shooting, passing, dribbling, ball handling and more. Put your new skills to the test during games and scrimmages. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 10 – 15 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / The American DJ Company M - Th

8/2 – 8/5

1 – 4 PM

$109

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Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Sky Hawks

Minecraft Esports Two worlds collide. Explore the realm of Minecraft with an Esports twist. Collaborate with your peers to solve community problems, compete in speed, creativity, and design building battles. Enhance creativity, discover delegation tactics, and develop effective game strategies with a team.

Ages: 10 – 15 Yrs

M - Th

7/19 – 7/22

9 AM – 12 PM

$145

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REC PASS HOLDERS SAVE 20% ON MOST ACTIVITIES DURING EARLY BIRD ONLINE REGISTRATION: JUNE 1 – 7

Wylie Recreation Center / Code Armadillo M - Th

7/19 – 7/22

9 AM – 12 PM

$129

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EARLY BIRD SAVE 5%

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REC PASS SAVE 15%

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Totally Tennis Ace it! Enhance physical strength, enrich handeye coordination, and build tennis fundamentals.

Participate in a variety of games and drills to learn the basics of serving, volleying, and game play.

Compete in singles and doubles matches and crown the champion of the court. Bring a tennis racquet; a few available upon request. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Sky Hawks M Tu W 8/9 – 8/11

9 AM – 12 PM

$99

11582

Creative Cooking Food quality not food quantity. Discover kitchen and food safety, meal preparation, and study international cuisines. Experiment with different flavors and ingredients to create a variety of tasty meals. Work with a chef and take your culinary skills to the next level. Enjoy eating the delicious treats you prepared at the end of each class. Supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.

Ages: 7 – 14 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Chefsville®

Desserts and Confections Indulge your sweet tooth. Create, mix, and bake pastries, custards, confections, and everything else in between. $25 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.

M - Th

7/12 – 7/15

1 – 4 PM

$135 + supply fee

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Backpacking and Trail Cooking Happy camper! Master the basics of preparing and cooking outdoor-friendly foods. Learn to plan an outdoor meal, and discover vital cooking utensils and cookware you need to pack for a camp-out. $19 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.

M Tu W 8/9 – 8/11

1 – 4 PM

$105 + supply fee

Soccer Kicks Next up ... World Cup! Conquer soccer fundamentals, magnify overall fitness, and develop coordination on the field. Work with your team during drills, games, and friendly competitions. Enhance dribbling, passing, shooting, and active teamwork strategies. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Soccer Sparks M - Th

7/12 – 7/15

9 AM – 12 PM

$129

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State Fair Foods

Mini Multi-Sports Champs

Bring the fairgrounds to your own kitchen. Indulge in fair-favorites, deep-fried goodies, and try out a healthy twist on some state fair staples. $25 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.

Future sport stars in the making. Discover a new sport, improve hand-eye coordination, enhance balance, and boost skills. Explore the fundamentals of popular sports like basketball, soccer, track and more in a tot-friendly setting. Play games, engage in friendly competitions, and participate in fun sportspecific drills. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

M - Th

8/2 – 8/5

9 AM – 12 PM

$135 + supply fee

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Ages: 4 – 6 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Sky Hawks M - Th

7/19 – 7/22

1 – 2:30 PM

$89

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SUMMER CAMPS Drawing Workshop Are you a fan of drawing and expressing your artistic talent? Enhance fine motor skills, increase concentration, develop visual-spatial skills, and stimulate your creativity. Use a variety of mediums such as colored pencils, chalk pastels, and markers to discover perspective, shading, and symmetry.

Wylie Recreation Center / Young Rembrandts®

Go for gold! Illustrate a variety of Olympic sports, athletes, and team jerseys. Discover the techniques needed to draw action, scale, and personification.

9 AM – 12 PM

$139

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Adventures in Art Young Picassos! Explore color theory, perspective, and various brushstrokes. Utilize oil paint, acrylic, watercolors, charcoal, and pastels to create landscapes, bridges, birds, and more. Supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Bring paper towels, a box to put an 8x10 painting in, and dress to mess.

Wylie Recreation Center / Sandy Elkins

Around the World Grab a paint brush and sense of adventure. Paint iconic landmarks and nature’s wonders from around the world. Portray the Eiffel Tower, mountains of Yosemite, and the stunning beaches of Mexico. $60 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.

7/5 – 7/8

1 – 4 PM

$69 + supply fee

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Magic Academy Become a true magician. Expand the imagination, stimulate creativity, and enhance communication with magic illusions. Uncover custom magic tricks, persuade objects to appear out of thin air, and more.

Practice tips to enhance stage presence and boost showmanship skills. Develop your own magic show to present to your peers.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Dal Sanders 9 AM – 12 PM

$139

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Snap it! Unleash creativity, grasp color theory, and sharpen technical skills behind the lense. Discover Pixlr photo editing and the tools needed to enhance photos with background changes, color correction, text manipulation, and more. Hone in on small details that can bring your photographs to life. Display your new skills with a custom portfolio and poster. $20 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.

Ages: 9 – 13 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / 8Bit Education M - Th

7/5 – 7/8

9 AM – 12 PM

$139 + supply fee

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Let’s build! Unleash imagination, boost critical thinking skills, and make new friends brick by brick.

Discover fundamental physics rules while building tunnels, houses, and carnival rides with thousands of LEGO bricks. Design, engineer, and construct the wildest contraptions to show off to your peers.

Ages: 5 – 8 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Play - Well

$99

11588

7/26 – 7/29

1 – 4 PM

$149

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Roblox: World Designer Dream, design, and build a 3D world. Enhance critical thinking, discover LUA coding, and boost problemsolving skills. Virtually design different regions of the world including snow-covered mountains, sandy beaches, iconic buildings, and more. Complete each design with ample 3D animations and objects to bring your world to life. Showcase your 3D world to your friends and family.

Ages: 9 – 13 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / 8Bit Education M - Th

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9 AM – 12 PM

Pixlr Photo Editing

M - Th

M Tu W 8/9 – 8/11

7/12 – 7/15

STEM LEGO Adventures

Ages: 6 – 13 Yrs

M - Th

Ages: 9 – 13 Yrs M - Th

Summer Olympics

7/26 – 7/29

Show me the code! Uncover the world of 3D building, increase critical thinking skills, and grasp fundamental Lua coding concepts. Design and customize a multiplayer 3D video game that includes vehicles, powers ups, a game map, and more. Create an obstacle course to compete against your peers. Share your game with friends and family and access the Roblox account at home.

Wylie Recreation Center / 8Bit Education

Ages: 5 – 11 Yrs

M - Th

Roblox: Capture the Flag

7/5 – 7/8

1 – 4 PM

$139

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Alien Defense Game Design

Amazing Summer Race

Out of this world! Boost technical confidence, increase critical thinking skills, and enhance logical reasoning when coding. Utilize Multi Media Fusion 2 to create a custom video game. Program characters, build levels with one-of-a-kind graphics, and generate survival codes to outlast alien enemy attacks. Laptops and software provided.

On your mark, get set, go! Travel around the world and discover mechanical engineering, enhance creativity, and increase problem-solving skills. Design and build boats, planes, rockets, and dragsters strong enough to traverse through the most treacherous terrain, brave the stormiest seas, and soar in the clouds. Work with your team to see whose apparatus can travel the world the fastest. $20 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.

Ages: 8 – 13 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Engineering For Kids® M - Th

8/2 – 8/5

9 AM – 12 PM

$139

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Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Engineering For Kids® M Tu W 8/9 – 8/11

Explorer Course Survival Lost in the wild? Uncover bravery, increase confidence, and boost leadership skills in the great outdoors. Work with your team to purify water, signal for help, search for edible food, and set up shelter. Explore wildlife tracking, plant identification, and basic first aid. Discover methods to overcome extreme weather, challenging terrain, wild animals, and more. Wear closed toed shoes.

1 – 4 PM

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EARLY BIRD SAVE 5%

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs

$95 + supply fee

REC PASS SAVE 15%

Wylie Recreation Center / Staff PARD M Tu W 8/9 – 8/11

9 AM – 12 PM

$89

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ARTS

Ballet and Tap Combo

Tutus and Tap

Discover the dancer within. Enhance overall body control, improve confidence, and increase strength through progressive movements. Learn fun and artistic choreography that emphasizes technique, coordination, and creativity. Study proper foot placement, dance terminology, and body alignment while learning the fundamentals of ballet and tap.

Wear black leotard, white tights, and ballet and tap shoes.

Tap, twist, and twirl. Young dancers increase coordination, enhance balance, and improve confidence as you plié, chassé, and pirouette across the floor. Learn the techniques needed to build a foundation in ballet, tap, and rhythm. Enjoy a variety of fun equipment such as balls, hula hoops, and mats.

Wear black leotard, white tights, and ballet and tap shoes.

Ages: 5 – 10 Yrs

Wylie Recreation Center / Anderson Performing Arts

Wylie Recreation Center / Anderson Performing Arts Tu Tu Tu

7/13 – 7/27 8/3 – 8/24 9/7 – 9/28

6:15 – 7 PM 6:15 – 7 PM 6:15 – 7 PM

$45 $55 $55

DON’T MISS:

AT-HOME KITS Stay recreation-connected with at-home activity kits: Wreath Making and Card Making!

See page 19 for activity descriptions.

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Ages: 2 – 4 Yrs Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu

5:15 – 5:45 PM 5:15 – 5:45 PM 5:15 – 5:45 PM 5:45 – 6:15 PM 5:45 – 6:15 PM 5:45 – 6:15 PM

$35 $45 $45 $35 $45 $45

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Sewing A stitch in time saves nine, or sew they say. Enhance fine motor skills, boost reading comprehension, and apply math. Learn to read and follow directions, then cut and pin fabric. Discover how to operate a sewing machine to make a zipper pouch bag. $10 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Bring sewing machine; a few available upon request.

Ages: 8 – 16 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Amber Smith M

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7/13 – 7/27 8/3 – 8/24 9/7 – 9/28 7/13 – 7/27 8/3 – 8/24 9/7 – 9/28

9/13 – 9/27

4:30 – 5:30 PM

$59 + supply fee

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Third Monday Book Bunch Social networking and a good book ... virtual edition.

Immerse yourself in a good story with friends.

Discuss thrilling tales, mysterious manuscripts, and awe-inspiring adventures. Paperback books selected a month in advance by the group based on group discussion and interest.

Ages: 55 Yrs + Virtual Rec Center / Staff PARD M M M

7/19 8/16 9/20

12:30 – 1:30 PM 12:30 – 1:30 PM 12:30 – 1:30 PM

No Charge No Charge No Charge

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Piano Step aside, Mozart Jr. in training! Understand the layout of the piano keys and gain knowledge in proper playing techniques, note recognition, and the fundamentals of music theory. Discover songs that encourage self-expression, creativity, and ingenuity.

Collaborate with your peers and practice group performance skills. $5 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.

Ages: 7 – 13 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Rich Verde

Beginner M M M M M M M M M

7/5 – 7/26 8/2 – 8/23 9/13 – 9/27 7/5 – 7/26 8/2 – 8/23 9/13 – 9/27 7/5 – 7/26 8/2 – 8/23 9/13 – 9/27

4:30 – 5 PM 4:30 – 5 PM 4:30 – 5 PM 5:40 – 6:10 PM 5:40 – 6:10 PM 5:40 – 6:10 PM 6:50 – 7:20 PM 6:50 – 7:20 PM 6:50 – 7:20 PM

$65 + supply fee $65 + supply fee $49 + supply fee $65 + supply fee $65 + supply fee $49 + supply fee $65 + supply fee $65 + supply fee $49 + supply fee

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5:05 – 5:35 PM 5:05 – 5:35 PM 5:05 – 5:35 PM 6:15 – 6:45 PM 6:15 – 6:45 PM 6:15 – 6:45 PM 7:25 – 7:55 PM 7:25 – 7:55 PM 7:25 – 7:55 PM

$65 + supply fee $65 + supply fee $49 + supply fee $65 + supply fee $65 + supply fee $49 + supply fee $65 + supply fee $65 + supply fee $49 + supply fee

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Intermediate M M M M M M M M M

7/5 – 7/26 8/2 – 8/23 9/13 – 9/27 7/5 – 7/26 8/2 – 8/23 9/13 – 9/27 7/5 – 7/26 8/2 – 8/23 9/13 – 9/27

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EARLY BIRD SAVE 5%

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Guitar Don’t fret, conquer guitar! Understand the layout and functions of the guitar fingerboard, grow music literacy skills, recognize notes, and boost rhythm.

Practice solo performances and collaborate with your peers to develop ensemble concert skills. Learn to play a repertoire of classical, jazz, and popular guitar music. Bring acoustic guitar.

Ages: 7 – 13 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Rich Verde

Beginner Th Th Th Th Th Th

7/1 – 7/22 8/5 – 8/26 9/9 – 9/30 7/1 – 7/22 8/5 – 8/26 9/9 – 9/30

4:30 – 5 PM 4:30 – 5 PM 4:30 – 5 PM 5:50 – 6:20 PM 5:50 – 6:20 PM 5:50 – 6:20 PM

$65 $65 $65 $65 $65 $65

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5:10 – 5:40 PM 5:10 – 5:40 PM 5:10 – 5:40 PM 6:30 – 7 PM 6:30 – 7 PM 6:30 – 7 PM

$65 $65 $65 $65 $65 $65

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Intermediate Th Th Th Th Th Th

7/1 – 7/22 8/5 – 8/26 9/9 – 9/30 7/1 – 7/22 8/5 – 8/26 9/9 – 9/30

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ARTS

Basic Floral Design Fill your world with color. Under the guidance of a professional florist, design a floral masterpiece by combining colors, choosing proper flower combinations, and creating the right balance.

Make anything from quaint corsages to beautiful arrangements for your home. All supplies provided.

Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Kate Philippi M M

7/5 8/2

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM $9 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM $9

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Rock On #WylieRocks. Join in the painted-rock craze that provides creative time with friends. Turn plain rocks into works of art in this award-winning program.

Follow step-by-step painting instruction to create a beautiful addition for your home garden or the Senior Rec Center’s Inspirational Rock Garden. All supplies provided.

Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Pam Little

Gardening Embrace your green thumb. Learn and share gardening tips while socializing with friends. Grow your very own fruits and vegetables alongside a skilled instructor. Gain valuable plant care tips. Seeds, tools, and soil provided.

W W W W W W

7/7 8/4 9/1 7/7 8/4 9/1

10 – 11:30 AM 10 – 11:30 AM 10 – 11:30 AM 12:30 – 2 PM 12:30 – 2 PM 12:30 – 2 PM

No No No No No No

Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge

Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Kate Philippi M M

7/5 8/2

9:30 – 10:30 AM 9:30 – 10:30 AM

$5 $5

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In Full Bloom Sow beautiful. Unearth gardening basics, proper plant upkeep techniques, and discover the needed amount of sunlight for plants to flourish. Study soil chemistry and mix the perfect soil for plants to thrive.

Learn to care for perennials, annuals, succulents, and more. Take home a new plant each week. Plants vary each week depending on season. Parent and child participation encouraged. Register per person. $15 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.

Ages: 8 Yrs + Wylie Recreation Center / Kate Philippi W W W

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7/7 – 7/28 8/4 – 8/25 9/8 – 9/29

5:30 – 6:30 PM 5:30 – 6:30 PM 5:30 – 6:30 PM

$39 + supply fee $39 + supply fee $39 + supply fee

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Card Making Think outside the card store. Create your own greetings, birthday wishes, and thank you notes.

Embellish paper with stamps, stickers, folds, fonts, and more. Get hands-on assistance crafting two unique, personalized cards for friends and family. All supplies provided.

Senior Recreation Center / Angela Daniel

Senior Recreation Center / Angela Daniel 7/14 8/11 9/8

Deck out your door. Create a beautiful wreath using a variety of textures, ribbon, and décor. Learn how to select and place stems and color for a balanced and whimsical look. Take it home or surprise a friend with a unique handmade gift. All supplies provided.

Ages: 55 Yrs +

Ages: 55 Yrs + W W W

Wreath Making

10 – 11 AM 10 – 11 AM 10 – 11 AM

$5 $5 $5

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W W W

7/28 8/25 9/22

1 – 2 PM 1 – 2 PM 1 – 2 PM

$9 $9 $9

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Craft Corner Get crafty. Create one-of-a-kind treasures to keep or share with your friends and family. Quick and easy projects include something for everyone. Learn a new skill, or show off an old one in a friendly environment with fellow crafters. All supplies provided.

ON MOST ACTIVITIES DURING EARLY BIRD ONLINE REGISTRATION: JUNE 1 – 7

Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Debra Meyer W W W

7/21 8/18 9/15

11 AM – 12 PM 11 AM – 12 PM 11 AM – 12 PM

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$5 $5 $5

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EARLY BIRD SAVE 5%

REC PASS SAVE 15%

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ARTS

Esports

Model Masters Release your inner craftsman. Glue, hammer, and paint wood model kits into custom works of art while progressing at your own pace. Enjoy a new pastime, enhance dexterity, and create a model masterpiece.

New project featured each month. All supplies provided.

Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Matt Kruse F F F

7/2 – 7/30 8/6 – 8/27 9/3 – 9/24

1 – 2 PM 1 – 2 PM 1 – 2 PM

Game on! Welcome to the world of competitive, organized video gaming. Discover character development, video gameplay, tournament playing, and more. Boost confidence, enhance teamwork skills, and increase hand-eye coordination during multiplayer sport competition. Communicate with your team to skillfully execute problems, create solutions, and improve your game.

Ages: 9 – 15 Yrs

$5 $5 $5

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9/13 – 9/27

5:15 – 6:15 PM

$45

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DJ Beats Remix Remix! Discover new skills and techniques to mix, scratch, and match beats and music. Foster creativity, and excite in a new challenge while building confidence, and exploring multiple genres of music.

Explore the technology and programs needed to engineer sounds. Laptop, turntable, and equipment provided.

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Ages: 8 – 14 Yrs

REC PASS SAVE 15%

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7/13 – 8/31

5:30 – 6:30 PM

$89

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Good Yarns Get hooked. Chain, slip stitch, and double crochet your next craft project. Learn the basic steps of crochet while experimenting with a variety of color schemes and textures. Take home a great handmade project and the skills to make many more. All supplies provided.

AT-HOME

Senior Recreation Center / Michelle Stone

KITS

Beginner

Card Making Kit

Ages: 55 Yrs +

M M M

7/12 8/9 9/13

10 – 11 AM 10 – 11 AM 10 – 11 AM

$5 $5 $5

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11:30 AM – 12:30 PM 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

$5 $5 $5

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10 – 11 AM 10 – 11 AM 10 – 11 AM

$5 $5 $5

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Intermediate M M M

7/12 8/9 9/13

Advanced M M M

7/19 8/16 9/20

Think outside the card store. Create your own greeting cards at home. Embellish paper with stamps, stickers, folds, fonts and more.

Get step-by-step instructions and craft two unique, personalized cards for friends and family. Kit includes all supplies, and printed instructions. Home delivery for Wylie residents available. Alternatively, pick-up at Wylie Senior Recreation Center during open hours.

Ages: 55 Yrs + Virtual Rec Center / Angela Daniel 7/1 – 9/30 8/2 – 9/30 9/1 – 9/30

$5 $5 $5

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Wreath Making Kit Deck out your door. Create a beautiful themed wreath using a variety of textures, ribbon, and décor in the comfort of your own home.

Learn how to select and place stems and color for a balanced and whimsical look. Display it for your neighbors to see or surprise a friend with a unique handmade gift. Kit includes all supplies, glue gun sticks, printed instructions, and a link to video instructions. Glue gun not included. Home delivery for Wylie residents available. Alternatively, pick-up at Wylie Senior Recreation Center during open hours.

Ages: 55 Yrs + Virtual Rec Center / Angela Daniel 7/1 – 9/30 8/2 – 9/30 9/1 – 9/30

$9 $9 $9

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Questions? Contact staff at

Recreation@WylieTexas.gov or 972-516-6340.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

FLEX REG

FITNESS Yoga Beneficial for all fitness and experience levels, yoga produces a feeling of well-being and bodyawareness. Improve circulation, elongate muscles, and settle your mind. This total mind-body workout features cardiovascular conditioning, functional strength, flexibility, muscle balance, and relaxation. No prior yoga experience necessary.

Ages: 13 Yrs + Wylie Recreation Center / Patti Bradley M W

Be a life saver. Discover the tools needed to react efficiently in a high-stress situation. Identify when an emergency occurs and when CPR, AED, or first aid is needed. Use real-life scenarios and hands-on practice to be prepared to provide aid if presented with a life-threatening emergency. Learn first aid, AED, and proper CPR techniques for infants, children, and adults. Optional $10 Certification Card fee paid to instructor at class.

Ages: 12 Yrs + 9 – 11:30 AM 9 – 11:30 AM 9 – 11:30 AM

$45 $45 $45

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Ditch the workout and join the party. This fusion of Latin and international music and dance creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective cardio session.

The routines feature interval training techniques with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Lose yourself in energetic moves while shaping up.

Ages: 13 Yrs + Wylie Recreation Center / Erin Larew Tu Th

Wylie Recreation Center / Francisco Carrero 7/17 8/14 9/25

$9 / Class Meeting

Zumba

CPR and First Aid Training

Sa Sa Sa

9:30 – 10:30 AM

REC PASS

6:15 – 7:15 PM

$6 / Class Meeting

Gentle Flow Yoga Gentle Flow Yoga offers guided instruction that welcomes all fitness and experience levels. Gain muscle strength, improve core balance, and increase overall relaxation through essential yoga poses and breathing techniques. Coordinate breathing with movement to improve mental and physical health and release stress. No prior yoga experience necessary.

Ages: 13 Yrs + Wylie Recreation Center / Katharine Isbell M W

6:30 – 7:30 PM

$7 / Class Meeting

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Pick the individual class dates you want.

Boot Camp Need a workout boost? Power up to the next level of strength, stability, and endurance. Target the entire body with calisthenics, core workouts, cardio exercises, and weight training. Feel good about fitness. Working out with a group promotes enhanced energy levels, reduces stress, and increases your commitment to a fitness routine.

Chair Yoga Namaste. Improve your mind, balance, flexibility, and strength during a low-impact, easy-to-follow cardio workout that incorporates a DVD with live instruction. With the aid of a chair, resistance training, and stretching, learn to relax your mind and body, promoting active mindfulness and meditation.

Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / PARD Staff F F

1:30 - 2:15 PM 2:45 - 3:30 PM

No Charge No Charge

Ages: 13 Yrs + Wylie Recreation Center / Leslie Williams

Golden Tai Chi

M W Sa

Unite your mind and body. Combine tai chi moves and qigong exercise during a whole-body workout that leaves you feeling relaxed and energized.

With the help of an easy-to-follow DVD and live instruction, improve your mobility, balance, strength, and flexibility. Exercises can be done sitting or standing, making this workout perfect for any ability. Athletic clothes and closed-toe shoes required.

5:15 – 6:15 PM 9 AM – 10 AM

$6 / Class meeting $6 / Class Meeting

Latin Aerobics Join in the aerobic dance craze. This low-impact fitness program with Latin flare fits your needs.

Practice the basic steps of samba, salsa, merengue, and mambo set to upbeat Latin rhythms. Move to the beat at a comfortable speed, or modify the intensity of your workout with the use of a chair. All dance levels welcome. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / PARD Staff M

1 - 2 PM

No Charge

Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Lori Jaynes W

1:30 – 2:30 PM

$3 / Class Meeting

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SPORTS

INSTRUCTION Karate Master the Ryubukai Okinawan art of self-defense that employs hand strikes and kicks with swift and calculated movements used to disable or subdue an opponent. Focus on the flow of movement, sparring, and weapons while attaining discipline, self-control, and physical fitness. Uniform required.

Ages: 6 – 14 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Dan Thompson

Beginner W

7/7 – 9/29* 6:30 – 8 PM *No class 7/28, 8/4, and 8/11.

$79

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Advanced Th

7/8 – 9/30* 6:30 – 8 PM *No class 7/29, 8/5, and 8/12.

Volleyball Bump, set, and spike. Get a handle on ball control, develop self-confidence, and learn to work strategically as a team. Practice basic volleyball skills like digging, spiking, and serving. Move through various rotations and plays individually and as a team.

Kneepads recommended.

Ages: 6 – 10 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Gina Katin W W W

7/7 – 7/28 8/4 – 8/25 9/8 – 9/29

5:30 – 6:30 PM 5:30 – 6:30 PM 5:30 – 6:30 PM

$49 $49 $49

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$49 $49 $49

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Ages: 11 – 16 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Gina Katin W W W

7/7 – 7/28 8/4 – 8/25 9/8 – 9/29

6:30 – 7:30 PM 6:30 – 7:30 PM 6:30 – 7:30 PM

Advanced Ages: 10 – 16 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Gina Katin W W W

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7/7 – 7/28 8/4 – 8/25 9/8 – 9/29

7:35 – 8:35 PM 7:35 – 8:35 PM 7:35 – 8:35 PM

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Soccer Sparks Kick-it. Magnify overall physical development and coordination in a low-pressure, high-skill learning environment. Develop soccer and social skills participating as a group in a structured activity.

Enhance dribbling, passing, shooting, and active teamwork strategies. Tennis shoes only. No cleats.

Ages: 2 – 3 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Soccer Sparks

Parent participation required.

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7/12 – 8/9 4:15 – 4:45 PM 8/23 – 9/27* 4:15 – 4:45 PM *No class 9/6.

$65 $65

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$65 $65

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$65 $65

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Ages: 4 – 5 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Soccer Sparks M M

7/12 – 8/9 4:50 – 5:35 PM 8/23 – 9/27* 4:50 – 5:35 PM *No class 9/6.

Ages: 6 – 9 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Soccer Sparks M M

7/12 – 8/9 5:40 – 6:25 PM 8/23 – 9/27* 5:40 – 6:25 PM *No class 9/6.

Archery

Ages: 10 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Soccer Sparks M M

7/12 – 8/9 6:30 – 7:15 PM 8/23 – 9/27* 6:30 – 7:15 PM *No class 9/6.

$65 $65

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Take aim. Gain skills for shooting with accuracy and precision. Develop self-confidence, increase coordination, and build strength. Practice the steps of proper shooting technique, learn range setup, and become familiar with the various parts of the bow.

Wear comfortable fitted clothing and tie back loose hair.

Ages: 8 – 14 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Staff PARD

Beginner W W W

7/7 – 7/28 8/4 – 8/25 9/8 – 9/29

5:30 – 6:15 PM 5:30 – 6:15 PM 5:30 – 6:15 PM

$35 $35 $35

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5:30 – 6:15 PM 5:30 – 6:15 PM 5:30 – 6:15 PM

$35 $35 $35

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Advanced Th Th Th

7/8 – 7/29 8/5 – 8/26 9/9 – 9/30

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EARLY BIRD SAVE 5%

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ACTIVITY

INDEX

COVID-19 impact on Recreation Activities: Due to the pandemic, some activity locations may be modified to meet outdoors ( ) or online (:) if needed.

R

Location modifications will be communicated to all registered participants in the event of change.

BY LOCATION Rookies Soccer, 9 R

: Adventures in Art, 12 : Alien Defense Game Design, 13 : Amazing Summer Race, 13

: Sewing, 14

: Ballet and Tap Combo, 14 : Battle Bots, 7 Boot Camp, 21 R

: Creative Cooking, 11 CPR and First Aid Training, 20 R

: DJ Beats, 10 : DJ Beats Remix, 18 Dodgeball and R

Agility Games, 8

: Drawing Workshop, 12 : Esports, 18 Explorer Course Survival, 13 R

: Fairytale Dance, 8 Flag Football and QB Skills, 9 R Friday Workshop, 8 R Gentle Flow Yoga, 20 R

: Growing Leaders, 7 : Guitar, 15 In Full Bloom, 16 R Karate, 22 R

: LEGO Olympic Robotics, 6 : Magic Academy, 12 : Manners Bootcamp, 7 : Minecraft 3D Printing, 9 : Minecraft Adventures, 7 : Minecraft Engineering, 6 : Minecraft Esports, 10 Mini Multi-Sports Champs, 11 R

: Piano, 15 : Pixlr Photo Editing, 12 Popcorn in the Park, 5 R

: Roblox: World Designer, 12 : Roblox Capture the Flag, 12 Rookies Performance, 6 R

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KIDS : Adventures in Art, 12 : Alien Defense Game Design, 13 : Amazing Summer Race, 13 Archery, 23 R Army Games and Dodgeball, 9 R Art Your Walls, 5 R

: Ballet and Tap Combo, 14 : Battle Bots, 7 CPR and First Aid Training, 20 R

: Creative Cooking,11 : DJ Beats, 10 : DJ Beats Remix, 18 Dodgeball and Agility Games, 8 R

WYLIE REC CENTER

Archery, 23 R Army Games and Dodgeball, 9 R Art Your Walls, 5 R

BY AGE GROUP

Soccer Kicks, 11 R Soccer Sparks, 23 R STEM Basketball Challenge, 10 R

: STEM Challenge, 6 : STEM LEGO Adventures, 12 Totally Tennis, 11 R

: Tutus and Tap, 14 : U-TUBE Studio, 7 Volleyball, 22 R Yoga, 20 R Zumba, 20 R

WYLIE SENIOR REC CENTER Basic Floral Design, 16 R : Card Making, 17

Chair Yoga, 21

: Craft Corner, 17 Gardening, 16 R Good Yarns, 19 R

Golden Tai Chi, 21

Latin Aerobics, 21 R Model Masters, 18 R Rock On, 16 R Taste Test Tuesday R

The Reelers, 5

: Wreath Making, 17

VIRTUAL REC CENTER

Card Making Kit, 19

Third Monday Book Bunch, 15

Wreath Making Kit, 19

: Drawing Workshop, 12 : Esports, 18 Explorer Course Survival, 13 R

: Fairytale Dance, 8 Flag Football and QB Skills, 9 R Friday Workshop, 8 R

: Growing Leaders, 7 : Guitar, 15 In Full Bloom, 16 R Karate, 22 R

: LEGO Olympic Robotics, 6 : Magic Academy, 12 : Manners Bootcamp, 7 : Minecraft 3D Printing, 9 : Minecraft Adventures, 7 : Minecraft Engineering, 6 : Minecraft Esports, 10 Mini Multi-Sports Champs, 11 R

: Piano, 15 : Pixlr Photo Editing, 12 Popcorn in the Park, 5 R

: Roblox: World Designer, 12 : Roblox Capture the Flag, 12 Rookies Performance, 6 R Rookies Soccer, 9 R

CPR and First Aid Training, 20 R

: Creative Cooking, 11 : DJ Beats, 10 : DJ Beats Remix, 18 : Esports, 18 Gentle Flow Yoga, 20 R

: Guitar, 15 In Full Bloom, 16 R Karate, 22 R

: LEGO Olympic Robotics, 6 : Minecraft Esports, 10 : Piano, 15 : Pixlr Photo Editing, 12 Popcorn in the Park, 5 R

: Roblox: World Designer, 12 : Roblox Capture the Flag, 12 : Sewing, 14 Volleyball, 22 R Yoga, 20 R Zumba, 20 R

: U-TUBE Studio, 7

ADULTS Art Your Walls, 5 R Boot Camp, 21 R CPR and First Aid Training, 20 R Gentle Flow Yoga, 20 R In Full Bloom, 16 R Popcorn in the Park, 5 R Yoga, 20 R Zumba, 20 R ADULTS 55+ Art Your Walls, 5 R Basic Floral Design, 16 R Boot Camp, 21 R : Card Making, 17

Card Making Kit, 19

Chair Yoga, 21

: Sewing, 14

CPR and First Aid Training, 20 R

Soccer Kicks, 11 R Soccer Sparks, 23 R STEM Basketball Challenge, 10 R

Gardening, 16 R Gentle Flow Yoga, 20 R

: STEM Challenge, 6 : STEM LEGO Adventures, 12 : Tutus and Tap, 14 Totally Tennis, 11 R

: U-TUBE Studio, 7 Volleyball, 22 R

TEENS : Adventures in Art, 12 : Alien Defense Game Design, 13 Archery, 23 R Art Your Walls, 5 R Boot Camp, 21 R

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: Craft Corner, 17

Golden Tai Chi, 21

Good Yarns, 19 R In Full Bloom, 16 R Latin Aerobics, 21 R Model Masters, 18 R Popcorn in the Park, 5 R Rock On, 16 R Taste Test Tuesday R

The Reelers, 5

Third Monday Book Bunch, 15

: Wreath Making, 17

Wreath Making Kit, 19

Yoga, 20 R

Zumba, 20 R

AWESOME

EXPERTS 8BIT EDUCATION offers a variety of digital media classes ranging from game design to cinematography.

Adrian R. Sanchez, owner of 8Bit Education, is an ITT Graduate with Honors in the area of media technologies. He has been teaching throughout the Dallas Metropolitan area and has been working with Dallas International since 2011. His goal is to prepare students for the evergrowing IT markets. Adrian creates fun, interactive, and educational courses, which can be viewed on Facebook @8BitEducation and on Twitter @8BitEdu. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2013.

ANDERSON PERFORMING ARTS

is owned and operated by Kristine Anderson. Mrs. Kristine was born and raised in Orange County, California, where she began her dancing journey at the tender age of 3. She continued dancing and competing with local dance studios throughout her childhood. In 2007, Mrs. Kristine began teaching classes. Her vision is to share her love and passion of dance, cheer, music, and theater with children.

She hopes to inspire her students and create performers of tomorrow.

Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2017.

THE AMERICAN DJ COMPANY

is focused on teaching youth what it means to be a professional DJ. The Company prioritizes educating kids about the vast careers that they can pursue with DJing such as sound engineers, producers, radio personalities, tech directors, and more.

The Company fosters an environment for kids to explore creativity, try something new, and make friends. Their motto is B.E.A.T. Believe in yourself.

Engage with everyone. Activate your talent. Train to be prepared.

PATTI BRADLEY is a 200-Hour Yoga Alliance-certified instructor with additional training from CorePower Yoga, YogaFit, and the Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research. Patti mixes several types of yoga into her teaching style, including Vinyasa, Power, and Hatha, paying special attention to transitions, alignment, safety, and fun. She loves that participants of all ages and mobility levels can enjoy the exploration and practice of yoga.

Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since October 2012.

ANGELA DANIEL teaches Creative Confections and Card Making. She has been working for the City of Wylie since 2010 and at the Senior Recreation Center since 2016. Angela loves sharing her creativity and recipes with those around her. She has many great memories of cooking and baking with her grandmother, mother, and children. Her favorite quote is, “The fondest memories happen while gathered around the table.” Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since September 2016.

FRANSISCO CARREO has been a

SANDY ELKINS offers fine art

CHEFSVILLE® has been owned by Scott Horwitz, executive director, since May 2006. His program empowers kids to make healthier food choices by providing opportunities to experiment with various flavors and food groups while learning about nutrition. Scott brings his years of chef experience to the classroom to give youngsters the opportunity to play with food because food should be fun! Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since September 2015.

ENGINEERING FOR KIDS® brings math, science, technology, and engineering to children in a fun and challenging way. They encourage children to have fun while using their knowledge of engineering and science to design, create, and improve solutions to engineering problems. Programs are designed to meet national standards in STEM education from science, technology, engineering, and mathematicsaffiliated associations. Engineering for Kids® engages students in hands-on, real-world engineering experiences.

Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2014.

firefighter and Paramedic since 2012.

He is a certified CPR Instructor with the American Heart Association and Safety Services. During Fransisco’s career as a first responder, he has gained hands-on experience with a variety of emergencies, CPR, and First Aid. He desires to equip bystanders with the tools needed to perform CPR to help increase the chances of survival. Fransisco’s goal is to teach CPR and First Aid to help prepare individuals to help others when an emergency occurs.

CODE ARMADILLO is owned and operated by Homero Sanjuanero.

Homero has been a bilingual school educator since 2008. Homero believes that all children should have access to the newest technologies and software without obstacles. He thrives on creating unique curriculums that combine STEAM with core academic subjects. Homero has a passion for teaching all things coding, robotics, and Esports to the youth.

painting classes. She started painting as a hobby in 2005. In 2011, she became a Robert Garden Certified Instructor. Her lessons include using oil paint, acrylic paint, watercolors, oil pastels, and charcoal. She teaches several techniques using the different mediums, through monthly classes and camps. She teaches perspective, color theory, and timesaving brush strokes, so students may develop a greater understanding of the visual world.

Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since July 2012.

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AWESOME

EXPERTS CONTINUED LAURA HUDDLESTON is an outstanding Personal Trainer. She is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Behavior Change Specialist, Corrective Exercise Specialist and Performance Enhancement Specialist. She has taught and trained since 2003, both in the U.S. and abroad, teaching her first cycling class in China in 2004. Her areas of experience include metabolic resistance, heart rate, and body weight training as well as detoxification, nutrition training, and much more.

Laura is passionate about helping people become the best versions of themselves through the cultivation of healthy habits. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since January 2013.

KATHARINE ISBELL, a Registered

Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance, has completed over 500 hours of yoga training and has been teaching in the Wylie area since 2008. Her specialty is Gentle Flow Yoga in which poses and flows, chosen to suit the student’s abilities, are sequenced into a coherent practice. Her desire is to build stronger, healthier participants by sequentially relaxing different areas of the body while strengthening others. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since February 2008.

LORI JAYNES teaches Latin Aerobics. She considers herself a late bloomer in the exercise world, but believes it is never too late to begin a healthy lifestyle. Lori began working for the Senior Recreation Center in 2016, and received her Zumba Basic certification in 2017, and Zumba Gold certification in 2018 in order to share her passion for dance and music with seniors. Lori’s goal is to get you moving and show that exercise should be about having fun. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since October 2017.

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GINA KATIN has been coaching

volleyball since 2011. She plays competitive sand volleyball every week, but her true passion is teaching kids. Gina has coached all ages, from kindergarten all the way through high school. Her classes focus on the rules, plays, and techniques of volleyball.

Gina’s goal is to coach in such a way that kids become confident with handling the ball and acquire a love for the sport. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since September 2017.

MATT KRUSE leads Model Masters and Texas Hold ‘Em instruction. Since joining the Senior Recreation Center staff in 2013, he has become the goto handyman and card dealer. Matt is an experienced woodcrafter who can build anything from cabinetry to decorative figurines. Matt perfected his woodworking and whittling skills while growing up on the family farm.

He loves to teach others the trade.

Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2014.

ERIN LAREW has a passion for both people and Zumba that led to her becoming an instructor in early 2009. Erin brings a positive, vivacious attitude to the classroom, and it is reflected in her dance style. Classes are lively and interactive. Erin has participated in several major Wylie Recreation Center events, including Club Sweat. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since April 2011.

PAM LITTLE leads the Rock On class

at Wylie Senior Recreation Center. She has been part of the Senior Recreation Center team since 2016 and strongly believes in expressing yourself through art. Her love for crafting began when she was a Brownie in Girl Scouts and has grown into a full-time hobby in her adult life. Pam is a patient leader and enjoys engaging with her students in new crafting projects. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since October 2017.

DEBRA MEYER teaches craft

corner. She has been part of the Senior Recreation Center team since 2019, and is excited to share fresh inspiration, and design techniques.

Debra has always enjoyed making oneof-a-kind creations to decorate her house and give away as gifts and can’t wait to pass along the ideas and tricks she has learned.

KATE PHILIPPI teaches Basic Floral

Design, In Full Bloom, and Gardening.

She has been an active participant of the Senior Recreation Center since 2014. Kate started in the floral industry in 1973. She studied floral design and earned her Florist Transworld Delivery master design certification. She has owned four flower shops in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and taught floral design at the Tulsa Technology Center for 12 years. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2016.

DAL SANDERS, founder of the Dallas Magic Academy and former Ronald McDonald, has been teaching and performing magic since the 1980’s.

Dal has performed all over the world, appeared on variety of television shows, and served as the President of the Society of American Magicians.

Dal has a passion for sharing his love of magic with kids. He believes that magic connects people together and teaches vital interpersonal skills.

SKYHAWKS has been a leader in

providing safe, fun, and skill-based sports experience for kids since 1979.

They pride themselves on teaching sport-specific skills to all children of varying athletic levels. Skyhawks has a vision that every child should experience the joy and benefits of sports. They emphasize critical life lessons, such as sportsmanship, teamwork, and winning and losing with grace. Skyhawks’ goal is to teach life skills through sports.

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AMBER SMITH has been sewing since 1992. Her passion for fabrics, stitches, and embroidery began with her mother, who taught her the art of sewing and quilting. At the age of 11, Amber began selling her sewn items and handmade doll clothes. Amber strives to boost hand-eye coordination, self-confidence, and creativity within her students. She has taught sewing and held private lessons since 2011.

Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since January 2013.

SOCCER SPARKS has been teaching soccer skills in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 2009. Their focus is the physical development of children and the community as a whole. Their classes are designed to teach kids the proper skills and sound principles of the game while focusing on fun in a non-competitive environment.

This allows youth soccer players the opportunity to simply enjoy the sport while acquiring the necessary skill set and passion for the game without the pressure of outcomes. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since September 2018.

MICHELLE STONE teaches Good

Yarns. Michelle has been working at the Senior Recreation Center since 2015. She has been crocheting since she was a teenager and continues to learn new stitches to bring to her students. Michelle enjoys sharing what she has learned with others and loves seeing the joy on students’ faces when they understand a concept or master a new skill. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2016.

DAN THOMPSON holds a black belt in karate. He began training in martial arts in 1990, beginning with four years of tai chi and then moving on to karate.

Dan wants to share his experience, knowledge, passion, and skills with his students. Dan believes karate is a lifelong activity and that there is always a new skill, technique, and move to learn. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since January 2019.

RICH VERDE has been teaching guitar and piano lessons since 2000.

He earned his associates in music from Richland College. Rich believes that music enriches lives, and brings joy and happiness to those that hear and play music. He is enthusiastic and dedicated to teaching music to the next generation, and fosters an environment for kids to believe in themselves and tap into their creativity. He is committed to the musical arts and enjoys sharing his passion to students.

LESLIE WILLIAMS is a health and fitness enthusiast. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science and was a springboard diving coach for five years. Leslie has been teaching Boot Camp classes since 2016.

One of her favorite aspects about the Boot Camp format is that it is a group activity. This builds community and allows people to encourage each other and grow stronger together. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since November 2018.

YOUNG REMBRANDTS teaches basic to advanced drawing skills, art techniques, and vocabulary. Using a step-by-step method, every student is a creative success. Since 1997, Young Rembrandts has used technical drawing skills to break down complex objects into familiar shapes and increase student creativity, helping students to turn their drawings into astonishing masterpieces. Young Rembrandts’ unique method also improves fine motor skills, patience, focus, and the ability to stay on task.

Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since February 2012.

ANGELA JACKSON is the founder

of Metropolitan Charm and Modeling, and executive director of The Miss Denton County Scholarship Pageant.

Since 1999, Angela successfully participated in numerous pageants.

She progressed from modeling in rural Southeast Texas to the DFW area, and continued to model and compete in pageants while in college. She credits her success to manners classes, modeling training, and pageant prep workshops. Her longtime mentor is nationally recognized Ada Duckett of the Miss Texas/Miss America organization. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2014.

PLAY-WELL originated in 1997 when Tim Bowen had the idea to get kids engaged and excited about the concepts of engineering, architecture, and physics using LEGO. Play-Well’s mission is to help kids solve problems, provide an opportunity for creative expression, and develop teamwork skills through building elaborate objects and collaborating with their peers. PlayWell is dedicated to kids having fun and expressing themselves through the world of play. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2017.

ACTIVITY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

INCLUSION

So you tried Macramé Comeback and it just wasn’t for you. A full refund is available through the first day of most contracted courses. If you are dissatisfied with the quality of a registered activity, please contact a staff person immediately so we may have an opportunity to solve the problem.

The City of Wylie encourages people of all abilities to participate in recreation activities together and to register for activities that are of interest to them. We strive to promote activities that provide a positive, independent recreation experience for everyone. Reasonable accommodations are provided based on the individual needs and abilities of each participant who has a disability.

To make a request for accommodation, please contact the facility supervisor where the activity is coordinated prior to registration.

ENHANCEMENT REQUEST Wylie Recreation encourages Guests to suggest enhancements at Wylie Recreation Center, Wylie Senior Recreation Center, and Brown House.

Visit our website to complete a request: www.WylieTexas.gov/Facilities > Forms, Rules and FAQs

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WYLIE

RECREATION CENTER 300 Country Club - 200 | 972-516-6340 | Recreation@Wylietexas.gov

REC PASS Get exclusive activity registration discounts open only to Rec Pass holders at Wylie Recreation Center.

Gain access to Open Play areas and equipment including Open Gym and Open Climb. Ages 12 years plus may also access the Fitness Area equipment and the Indoor Track (access for ages 12 - 15 years with adult age 18 years or older).

No-charge childcare is available to parent or legal guardian users who have a valid Annual Adult, Annual Senior, or Annual Family Rec Pass.

Open Play schedules for the climbing wall and gym are available online at www.WylieTexas.gov.

Auto Renew

Adult Age 55+

Available for ONE MONTH Rec Passes with valid credit card.

Please review Rec Pass Terms of Use, Policies and Guidelines prior to purchase, page 30.

Family Pass 2 – 6 Household Family Members

ANNUAL $135 Wylie Resident: $105

ONE MONTH

Wylie Resident: $10

Kid Ages 7 – 17

ANNUAL $405

ANNUAL $135

ONE MONTH

ONE MONTH

Wylie Resident: $325 Wylie Resident: $40

$50

ANNUAL

Wylie Resident: $175 Wylie Resident: $22

Wylie Resident: $105 Wylie Resident: $10

$14

One-Day Pass

Adult Age 18+ ONE MONTH

$225 $27

Adult $8 Adults age 55+

$5

Kids $5 Replacement: $5 per ID Card

OPEN PLAY SCHEDULES

View the Open Gym and monthly newsletters on our website.

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WYLIE REC CENTER

FITNESS

AREA

Kick-start your healthy lifestyle, maintain a healthy weight, or train for an athletic event.

Clean, friendly, and close to home, Wylie Recreation Center offers a range of options to meet your fitness needs. Keep your workout fresh and choose from 40 cardio machines, including treadmills and the flexible and highly adjustable Adaptive Motion Trainers (AMT). Ellipticals, recumbent bikes, stair climbers, and rowing machines are also available.

Treadmill not your thing? Walk, jog, or run the 3-lane 1/10th mile walking track. Strength train every muscle group on 23 easy-to-use weight machines. Take advantage of the plate-loaded machines, resistance bands, stability balls, and medicine balls for your advanced workouts.

YOUR GOALS

YOUR WORKOUT

Set and track your goals at Wylie Rec Center. Log into the Preva-enabled treadmills and trainers to track your progress, and set fitness goals. Keep your training focused and handy with the mobile app. Watch your favorite shows and surf the web from the machine’s easy to use touchscreen.

Our friendly staff are available to help get you started.

WYLIE

RECREATION CENTER

PERSONAL

TRAINING How about a push? We’ve got you covered. Work one-on-one or bring a friend. A Certified Personal Trainer is here to help you with every aspect of your fitness from proper form to maximizing your workout structure based on your specific goals. You can do this. Let’s do it, together.

60-minute sessions.

1-on-1 Training One Session 10 Session Package

$55 / person $500 / person

2-on-1 Training One Session $80 / 2 people 10 Session Package $750 / 2 people

Questions?

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CHILDCARE Available for children ages 6 months – 6 years

FAQs My husband handled check in.

May I pick up my kids?

Childcare Areas are available as a benefit to adults participating in Open Play and registered activities.

The person who drops the child off must come in to pick up the child. We release only to the person who checks them in.

Drop-in childcare is available during scheduled hours on a first-come, first-served basis with limited availability. Schedule is subject to change.

I want to bring my grandkid and neighbor. Is that ok?

A parent or legal guardian user who has a valid Annual Adult, Annual Senior, or Annual Family Rec Pass may access the Childcare Area Service at no additional charge. For all other users, fees apply.

Prior to arrival: • Review the Facility Rules and Guidelines •P rint and complete the Annual Childcare I.C.E. Form Monday – Thursday

Per Visit

7 am – 12:30 pm 4 pm – 9 pm

$4

Friday

10-Visit Punch Card

8 am - 12:30 pm

Saturday 8 am – 1 pm

$20 Rec Pass Holders $30 Non-Rec Pass Holders

Sure thing! As long as the child’s parent/legal guardian has signed the waiver and listed you as an Authorized Pick-up/Drop-off person. As for fees, you may choose either the Per Visit fee option or one of the Punch Card options.

May I purchase a Punch Card and Rec Day Pass in the Childcare area?

Registrations, purchases, and financial transactions are conducted at the front desk. Any required fees for use of childcare are due prior to admittance at the front desk.

Can you feed my toddler or change my baby’s diaper?

Bring the kids fed and in a clean diaper or potty trained so you may maximize your workout time. For safety, food, drink, and gum are prohibited. Water in a spill-proof plastic cup is ok. We will come get you for your child’s diapering or toileting needs.

Who is staffed?

Childcare is supervised at a staff to child ratio of 1:6. The maximum number of children permitted in Childcare at one time is 18. Staff may use discretion to lower that number based on the age and needs of participants.

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SENIOR

RECREATION CENTER 800 Thomas - 100 | 972-516-6340 | Recreation@Wylietexas.gov

Senior Rec Center ID Senior Rec Center IDs are available at no charge for adults, ages 55 years plus, at the Senior Recreation Center. Gain access to Open Play activities and the Fitness Area at Wylie Senior Recreation Center.

JOIN THE FUN! Gather with friends and take part in games, exercise, and social outings. Programs focus on being active and engaging, with something for everyone.

Take a trip, start a hobby, and get involved with fellow seniors.

OPEN PLAY SCHEDULES View Open Play and Monthly Newsletters on our website.

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SENIOR REC CENTER

GROUP EXERCISE

Participate in a fit and fun lowimpact workout. This unique curriculum accommodates the needs of people who have trouble standing on the floor to exercise. The combination of resistance bands, arm weights, and chair exercises keep you engaged and feeling great. View Open Play, and monthly newsletters for current schedule.

FITNESS

AREA

Stay healthy and if in a safe, clean, and accessible environment. Wylie Senior Recreation Center offers your choice of four treadmills, four recumbent bikes, two Aviron rowers with lumbar support, an elliptical machine, Inflight Fitness Vanguard Multi Gym, stair stepper machine, exercise balls, and various hand weights to keep your exercise routine exciting. Pick up literature featuring nutritional guidelines and healthy living tips. If an indoor workout is not for you take a stroll at Wylie’s Community Park located outside the Senior Recreation Center.

Questions?

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TRAILS MAPS FAQS www.WylieTexas.gov/Parks

648 Acres of Parkland and Open Space In those parks, you’ll find over 18 miles of trails, 18 playgrounds, and 11 pavilions available for reservation, soccer fields, baseball fields, football fields, a nine-hole disc golf course, a cricket pitch, and much more. Over the next few years, the Parks and Recreation Department plans to continue implementation of the 2012 Trails Master Plan, which will increase the miles of trail in Wylie to better connect you with your community.

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ONCOR PARK AVALON 961 E. BROWN STREET PARK

DODD PARK

This park offers Wylie’s first and only disc golf course. The nine-hole park meanders along the creek that runs through the park’s 14 acres. Casual disc golfers will discover a light challenging course, and even experienced players will be satisfied by the good workout the course provides. The park features a colorful piece of art called “Lift-Off,” wherein the artist included a circle and spiral to form a colorful celebration of the park’s essence. Parking is available at the course, and patrons may also want to take advantage of the parks and trails in the Kreymer Estates subdivision just across Brown Street. Visit Oncor Park and try your hand at disc golf, you may find it enlightening.

Adjacent to Dodd Elementary School, Dodd Park is a special use park located off of Country Club Road and Park Boulevard.

Two baseball backstops and two soccer fields are available for use on a first-come firstserved basis Monday through Friday. This park is home to the first and only cricket grounds in Wylie and is currently designated for use by five different cricket organizations every Saturday and Sunday. Come experience what Dodd Park has to offer and broaden your recreational knowledge with the sport of cricket.

1312 E. BROWN STREET Avalon Park is one of Wylie’s special use parks located at the intersection of Kreymer Lane and East Brown Street. This space provides practice facilities on a first-come first-served basis for youth soccer, football, baseball, and softball on the east side of town. In the spring of 2021 a new vinyl-coated chain link perimeter fence was installed due in part by the increased usage of these fields, and new soccer goals were installed to accompany the two existing baseball backstops. Five pedestrian entries are included throughout the fence making it a safe transition from the sidewalk into the park. If you are looking for a conveniently located field for your team’s practice, consider visiting Avalon Park.

1501 SELMA LANE

Take an interactive tour of the Master Plan and browse a park inventory at

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RENTALS

Schedule your next special event, meeting, party, or gathering with us!

Pavilion Rentals and Athletic Field Reservations now available online: apm.activecommunities.com/wylie

PAVILIONS

Perfect picnic and outdoor party spots Covered pavilions with lights, electrical outlets, BBQ grills, tables, and benches are available at Olde City Park and Community Park, $25 per hour or $10 per hour Wylie Resident rate.

Olde City Park Pavilion in downtown Wylie

Pavilions are available only on a first-come first-served basis at Eureka Park, Friendship Park, Kreymer Estates Park, Valentine Park, and Riverway Park.

For more information, please contact Wylie Parks & Recreation Administration, Parks@WylieTexas.gov or 972-516-6340.

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WYLIE RECREATION CENTER Gym basketball, volleyball, and other games 2 hours +

$65 / hour / 1 side $55 Wylie Resident +Deposit / Permit $100 AVAILABLE HOURS: Fri Sat Sun

5 pm – 11 pm 8 pm – 11 pm 9 am – 11:30 am

Climbing Wall small groups or party add-on Parties of 11+ guests must also reserve a room.

1 hour +

$65 / hour $55 Wylie Resident +Deposit / Permit $100 AVAILABLE HOURS: Sat

9 am – 12 pm 5:30 pm – 11 pm

Classroom small parties or meetings 2 hours +

$40 / hour $30 Wylie Resident +Deposit / Permit $100

Meeting Room larger parties and meetings 2 hours +

$55 / hour / 1 side $45 Wylie Resident +Deposit / Permit $100 2 hours +

$110 / hour / full room $90 Wylie Resident +Deposit / Permit $100 4 hours +

$81.25 / hour / full room $63.75 Wylie Resident +Deposit / Permit $100

Kitchen Add-on Available with rental of North room or Full Meeting Room 1 hour +

$45 / hour $35 Wylie Resident AVAILABLE HOURS: (for Class/Meeting Rooms) Mon-Thu Fri Sat Sun

5 am – 9 pm 4 pm – 11 pm 8 am – 11 pm 9 am – 5 pm

For more information about rental locations, capacities, and amenities, visit www.WylieTexas.gov

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LOCATE&CONNECT RECREATION A Wylie Recreation Center

300 Country Club Road – 200

Located center of Wylie Municipal Complex 972-516-6340 Recreation@WylieTexas.gov

PUBLIC HOURS

Monday – Thursday 5 am – 9 pm Friday 8 am – 5 pm Saturday 8 am – 8 pm Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm

B Wylie Senior Recreation Center

800 Thomas Street – 100

Located in Community Park 972-516-6340 Recreation@WylieTexas.gov

PUBLIC HOURS

Monday Wednesday Friday

8 am – 4 pm 8 am – 4 pm 8 am – 4 pm

C Thomas and Mattie Brown House

301 North Ballard Avenue Historical Downtown Wylie

972-516-6340 Recreation@WylieTexas.gov

CLOSED:

Thomas and Mattie Brown House is closed until further notice due to the pandemic.

ADMINISTRATION

D Parks and Recreation Administration & Maintenance

DIGITAL Registration https://apm.activecommunities.com/wylie Email Recreation@WylieTexas.gov City of Wylie WylieTexas.gov Digital Flip Book Issuu.com/WylieRecreation Instagram @WylieRecreation Facebook Wylie Recreation and City of Wylie, TX Twitter @WylieRecreation and @WylieParks

POLICIES & GUIDELINES To access Activity Registration, Withdraw and Refund Information, Enhancement Requests, Rec Pass Registration Terms of Use, Qualifications for Residency, and Rental Terms and Condition, visit our website. www.WylieTexas.gov/Facilities > Forms, Rules & FAQs QUESTIONS? Recreation@WylieTexas.gov

PARK AND REC BOARD

949 Hensley Lane – 200 972-516-6340 Parks@WylieTexas.gov

Meets the second Monday of each month.

Information available at www.WylieTexas.gov

PUBLIC HOURS

Monday – Friday

SPORTS LEAGUES

8 am – 4 pm

Independently managed sports leagues are not coordinated by the City of Wylie.

Contact available at www.WylieTexas.gov

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PARKS / TRAILS / OPEN SPACES 1 Avalon Park 1312 East Brown Street

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6 Creekside Estates Park 3105 Hinnant Court 7 Dodd Park 1501 Selma Lane

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14 Kings Bridge Park 2600 Irene Drive 15 Kirby Park 300 Masters Avenue 16 Kreymer Estates Park 101 Lyndhurst Drive 17 Lakeside Estates Park 300 Lakehurst Drive 18 Lewis Ranch Park 4050 Wylie East Drive 19 Meadowview Estates Park 406 Carver Drive 20 Muddy Creek Preserve 5351 Pleasant Valley Road

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10 Founders Park 851 Hensley Lane

13 Joel Scott Memorial Park 424 Westgate Way

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9 Eureka Park 351 Rutherford Avenue

12 Greyhawk Park 2301 Ray Hubbard Way

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8 East Meadow Trail 1450 West Brown Street

11 Friendship Park 1621 White Ibis Way

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5 Community Park 800 Thomas Street

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3 Bozman Park 1330 Valley Stream Drive 4 Braddock Park 1300 Elm Drive

Country Club Road

2 Birmingham Farms Park 725 Odenville Drive

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21 Municipal Complex Trail 300 Country Club

30 Southbrook Park 231 Shadybrook Drive

22 Olde City Park 112 S. Ballard Avenue

31 Stone Ranch Park 803 Moreno Court

23 Oncor/Lavon Park 961 E. Brown Street

32 Trinity Trailhead 1815 Skyview Drive

24 Parkside Park 2106 Lakefield Drive

33 Twin Lakes Park 326 Canyon Lake Drive

25 Pheasant Creek Park 2700 Lake Terrace Drive

34 Valentine Park 1202 Birmingham Street

26 Reta Allen Park 1414 Worthington Way

35 Wooded Creek Park 2616 Spanish Oak Trail

27 Riverway Park 1200 Riverway Lane

36 Wylie Lakes Park 2124 Colby Lane

28 Sage Creek Park 2906 Ryan Drive 29 Sage Creek Trail 2906 Ryan Drive

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Wylie Parks and Recreation 300 Country Club Building 100 Wylie, TX 75098

Postmaster, please deliver by June 1

SAVE THE DATE! FALL ACTIVITIES EARLY BIRD ONLINE REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 1

REGISTRATION

Rec Pass holders save up to 20% on most activities during early bird online registration. Space is limited. Secure your spot!

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