Pre-K Basketball Registration Extended

UPDATE!!! -
Due to spots still available we have extended the league registration deadline to Friday, January 8th.  League will begin on Sat, January 23, 2010 at Charley Taylor. Please register as soon as possible. If you are interested in coaching, please contact Halima at hbaquedano@gptx.org  or call her at (972) 264-6890 for details. Spots are first come first serve.

Winter Break Day Camps

Have Christmas Break plans set yet? If you and your family decide to stay home during the break, send your child over Charley Taylor! We have fun activities planned from playing sports to playing games on the Nintendo Wii, arts and crafts, and much more!


The following are the dates for Day Camp in December:

• Monday, December 21st - 7am-6pm
• Tuesday, December 22nd - 7am-6pm
• Wednesday, December 23rd - 7am-6pm
• Monday, December 28th - 7am-6pm
• Tuesday, December 29th - 7am-6pm
• Wednesday, December 30th - 7am-6pm

We do have six days of camp planned.  Field trips are still being worked out for these selected days.  All campers need to bring a sack lunch each day of camp.  Please also bring socks as well.  Campers must be picked up by 6:00pm or before. More details will appear on this post as more information gets finalized.  Fee: $16/day

13th Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance

We now entering our 13th year for the Daddy/Daughter Dance! Wow!

The event is now scheduled for Friday, February 12th from 7:00pm - 10:00pm at the Ruthe Jackson Center. 

It is very early, but for those who are interested in getting your tickets to the dance, visit our link to purchase your 2010 Daddy/Daughter Dance Tickets.  You may also purchase directly at Charley Taylor Rec Center as well.  Two convenient locations to choose from.

Tickets are $20 per person like last year. Dinner will be served beginning at 7pm and dancing will begin around 8pm. For those interested in getting pictures at the event, we will have an professional photographer on site for an extra fee. 

For those who are looking ahead, we want to provide this service to you if you wish to purchase early.  More details will emerge about the event around late December-early January.

Breakfast with Santa - Sat, Dec 19th at 9AM

Have you ever wondered what Santa has for breakfast? Does he eat cookies all day, or delicious pancakes and breakfast tacos. Now you can find out! Santa is coming to town and he will be stopping by the Charley Taylor Recreation Center. Don't miss this special family holiday experience Breakfast with Santa Claus! Each child will have a Polaroid picture taken with Santa and a chance to chat with him personally for holiday requests. We will have breakfast, then do an arts and craft activity and then do pictures. Join us for a great holiday event for the whole family. Space is limited, so mark your calendars today and make this a holiday tradition!


Saturday, December 19th: 9:00am-11:00am
Charley Taylor Recreation Center - Map

Fee: $10 per child. See staff for details on registering your child for the event.

Breakfast with Santa - Saturday

Come join us Saturday for some fun at Charley Taylor from 9am-11am. Doors open at 8:45am. We have breakfast, an arts/craft activity planned and the chance for your child to visit with Santa and get a photo with him. Event is $10 per child and you do not want to miss this great event! Spots are still available! Come by the rec today before 6pm or before the event at 8:45am to register your child. We hope you can join us.

Holiday Hours

Due to the Christmas Holidays, the following are the hours of operation for the building:

• Thursday, December 24th - CLOSED
• Friday, December 25th - CLOSED
• Saturday, December 26th - 9am-1pm
• Thursday, December 31st - 12pm-5pm
• Friday, January 1st - CLOSED

Holiday day camps will only be taking place on the following dates:

• Mon-Wed, Dec 21-23
• Mon-Wed, Dec 28-30

On behalf of all the staff at Charley Taylor we wish you a happy holiday season!!

Pre-K Basketball Registration OPEN

Ages 3-5. SWISH!! This six week league focuses on fundamentals aspects of the basketball. Your child will learn dribbling, passing, and shooting in a non-competitive team play atmosphere. League updates can be found on the blog at charleytaylorprograms.blogspot.com. Games will be played at Charley Taylor Recreation Center. Jersey is included.  Fee: $50 per child

Note: League will begin on Sat, January 9, 2010 at Charley Taylor. Registration is open until Tuesday, December 22nd at 9:00pm.  Please register early as this league does fill up quickly.  If you are interested in coaching, please contact Halima at hbaquedano@gptx.org or call her at (972) 264-6890 for details.  Spots are first come first serve. 

Prairie Lights 2009 OPEN NOW!

Thanksgiving Night - Dec. 31
- 4 Million lights
- Hundreds of new displays
- All new Holiday Magic light show
- New Walk-through lighted displays
- Pictures with Santa
- Seasonal food and family fun


More details can be found at http://www.prairielights.org/

Day Camps This Week

We are hosting our day camps at Charley Taylor this Monday-Wednesday before Thanksgiving.  However, if you are planning to send your child to the day camp, you need to check them in starting at 7am and up until 9am each day this week due to possible early departures for field trips. The rec center will be open only to day camp in the mornings and will be open to the public at normal business hours at 12noon Monday-Wednesday.  The rec center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

There will be no day camp on Friday, November 27th, but the rec center will be open normal business hours on Friday from 12pm-6pm.  Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

BLAZE Multi-Sport Day Saturday

We are hosting our final multi-sport day before Thanksgiving tomorrow from 12pm-2pm in the gym. We hope you can join us!

Sneek-A-Peek 5K - This Sunday

Have you registered for our 1st Annual Prairie Lights Sneek-A-Peek 5K Run/Walk taking place Sunday, November 22nd?  Online registration is closing out soon.  You can still register on raceday though.  >>More info here.

Thanksgiving Operating Hours

The following are the building hours for the week of Thanksgiving (Nov 23-28):

• Monday, November 23 - Normal Business Hours
• Tuesday, November 24 - Normal Business Hours
• Wednesday, November 25 - Early closure at 7pm
• Thursday, November 26 - CLOSED
• Friday, November 27 - Normal Business Hours
• Saturday, November 28 - Normal Business Hours
• Sunday, November 29 - CLOSED

On behalf of the Charley Taylor Rec Staff, we hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving!!

Life is Grand NOW AVAILABLE

You may now pick up copies of the Life is Grand winter edition at Charley Taylor.  Residents should be receiving their copies in the mail within the next few days.

Thanksgiving Break Camp

Are you looking for a camp to put your child(ren) into during the Thanksgiving school break? Look no further, we got your covered. Thanksgiving Camp will be taking place on Mon-Wed, November 23-25th at Charley Taylor from 7am-6:00pm each day.

Day camp fee is $16/day. Call the recreation center to register your child. You may pay on the day of the camp. If you have any questions, please call us at (972) 264-6890 during normal business hours.

BLAZE Multi-Sport Day

We will be hosting one additional BLAZE Multi-Sport Day on Saturday, November 21st from 12pm-2pm in the Charley Taylor Gym.  For more information about BLAZE Adaptive Sports, visit our website at http://gpblaze.blogspot.com/.

Pre-K Learning II Class Discontinuing

URRGENT PROGRAM CHANGE EFFECTIVE IN JANUARY 2010
The Pre-K Learning Camp II class for age 3-4 year olds will be discontinued at the beginning of the new year in January. The class will be in The Life is Grand magazine and will show the class as taking place, but the information presented here is a change from what is shown when the magazine comes out before Thanksgiving. We do encourage you if you are looking for 3-yr old programs to also look at our Pre-K Tumbling Classes on Tuesday nights or our Pre-K ESL classes both also here at Charley Taylor. Check this blog for the latest updates. Again, we are very sorry for the inconvenience.

Sincerely,
Michael Levy
Center Supervisor, Charley Taylor

Registration for Sneek-A-Peek Run

The 1st Annual Prairie Lights Sneek-A-Peek 5K Run/Walk is coming up soon and registration is now available online through the Active Network.  Visit the Sneek-A-Peek webpage for more details!

Turbo Kick - Program Begins Nov 17th

Coming soon to the Charley Taylor gym will be Turbo Kickboxing taught by Delicia Herrera.  Turbo Kick® is a combination of intense kickboxing moves as well as dance moves all perfectly choreographed to high energy and motivating music. It’s the ultimate cardiovascular challenge that’s a unique blend of intense intervals, strength/endurance training, and a relaxing cool-down. Turbo Kick® requires no previous kickboxing experience or equipment. You’ll have more fun doing Turbo Kick® than any other format.


Chalene Johnson, the creator of Turbo Kick®, is always looking for ways to increase the effectiveness and the fun factor of everyone’s workout. She has heard from many of you who love Turbo Kick®. You’ve said that you would like to be able to take the workouts with you on the road, do them at home, or just imPROve your technique so you can burn more calories.
 
Classes will begin on Tuesday, November 17th from 2:00pm-3:00pm in the Charley Taylor gym.  Fee is $30 for the 4-week session.  Sessions will be on Tuesdays during that time. 
 
For more information on this class, contact the instructor Delicia Herrera at (214) 650-8843 to receive more information.  Payments can be made at Charley Taylor Recreation Center.  This is a start-up class and will need at least four people for the class to make.  Sign up today!

Veteran's Day Celebration

Our annual Veteran's Day Celebration will be taking place at the Veteran's Memorial Park on Wednesday, November 11th at 10:00am.  Honoring all veterans, our celebration will feature a vintage aircraft flyover, bag pipers, 21-gun salute and a special Veterans Day message. Enjoy an all-American lunch of hot dogs and lemonade after the ceremony.  View Program Flyer

Thanksgiving Break Day Camp Info

We are now in the month of November and the holidays are approaching where you have choices on where to send your child for some fun while they are out of school.  Charley Taylor Rec Center will be hosting Thanksgiving day camps on Monday-Wednesday, November 23-25th from 7:00pm - 6:00pm here at the rec center.  All kids must be picked up from the rec center by 6:00pm each day.

The kids will be able participate in various games, arts/craft activities, have access to play on the playground, possible field trips, and much more.  All kids will need to bring their lunch each day of camp unless specified differently by staff on this blog. 

Fee is $16/day and signups are going on at this time for kids ages 6-12.  We will be having day only during the specified days above.  There is no day camp on Friday, November 27th.  If you have any questions, contact us here at the rec center by calling (972) 264-6890 or emailing Halima at hbaquedano@gptx.org.

Carnival a Success!

The Halloween Carnival at Charley Taylor was a huge success and many gave high fives on this past Friday's event!  The carnival brought out approximately 350 people that evening from around the community and what a great time everybody seemed to have.  Between the hit of the bounce houses, basketball, ring toss, face painting, and many other games, everybody kept busy throughout the night.  Thanks again to all in the community for coming out to the carnival as this was one of our biggest crowds!  We hope you had a Happy Halloween and will be preparing for the holiday season.  View Carnival Album

UPCOMING AT THE REC!!!

DAY CAMPS

As the holidays grow nearer you are probably starting to begin making plans for the kids while they are off.  Charley Taylor will be offering day camps on the following days:

• Monday, November 23th - Wednesday, November 25th
• Day camp will run from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• All kids need to bring a sack lunch each day they come.
• Fee: $16/day

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA -
CHARLEY TAYLOR
SAT, DECEMBER 19TH 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Have you ever wondered what Santa has for breakfast? Does he eat cookies all day, or delicious pancakes and breakfast tacos. Now you can find out! Santa is coming to town and he will be stopping by the Charley Taylor Recreation Center. Don't miss this special family holiday experience Breakfast with Santa Claus! Each child will have a Polaroid picture taken with Santa and a chance to chat with him personally for holiday requests. We will have breakfast, then do an arts and craft activity and then do pictures. Join us for a great holiday event for the whole family. Space is limited, so mark your calendars today and make this a holiday tradition!  Fee: $10/child (includes breakfast, craft, and 1 free photo per family)

Street & Treats Tonight!

Come to downtown Grand Prairie and Trick-or-Treat at Main Street businesses 6-8 p.m.



Street and Treat/Terror at the Uptown

• 6 - 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, Market Square, 120 W. Main St., FREE games and trick-or-treat in Market Square and at participating downtown merchants.

• 6 -10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, Uptown Theater, 120 E. Main St., 972-237-UPTN. Then make your way to the Arts Council’s Terror at the Uptown, $5/person.

Halloween Carnival TONIGHT!

It is that time again for our annual Halloween Carnival at Charley Taylor!  The event will take place from 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the rec center.  We will have bounce houses, face painting, carnival games, and the game room will be open with the Nintendo Wii and PlayStation!  We hope you can attend!

Is this your first time to visit Charley Taylor or to see our new blog!  Check us out anytime at: charleytaylorprograms.blogspot.com.   We post the latest details about what is going on at Charley Taylor on this blog. 

If you have an e-mail account, you can also subscribe on the blog to get e-mail updates sent right to your inbox!  Pretty neat!  We hope you will take advantage of this FREE service as it will keep you updated on what is happening at your rec center.  This a subscription blank on the right hand side of the blog to put your email in, and just follow the on-screen instructions to complete the subscription for blog posts.

Our next major event will be:
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 19th from 9am-11am here at Charley Taylor!

Thank you for stopping by the carnival and we look forward to serving you in the future!

Sincerely,
Michael D. Levy
Center Supervisor, Charley Taylor

Thanksgiving Day Camp Registration NOW OPEN!

Are you looking for a fun place for your child to hang out while out of school and before the Thanksgiving holidays?  Look no further than at Charley Taylor. We offer a wide array of fun games, a gymnasium, game room with Nintendo Wii/PlayStation, computers and a playground out in the backyard.  What more can you ask for? 

Registration is NOW OPEN for children ages 6-12 to participate.  The camp will run on Monday-Wednesday, November 23rd - 25th beginning at 7:00AM.  Charley Taylor Recreation Center will be closed on Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday and there will be no camp on Friday, November 27th.

Participants will need to bring a sack lunch each day.  All participants will need to be picked up from Charley Taylor by 6:00pm every day.

Fee: $16/child per day. For more information about enrollment, please contact the rec at (972) 264-6890.

Halloween Carnival - Fri @ 6pm

This a friendly reminder that our annual Halloween Carnival will be taking place this Friday, October 30th from 6pm-8pm in the Charley Taylor Recreation Center.  Activities include bounce houses, face painting, games, and lots of FREE candy.  We will also have the game room open for the Nintendo Wii as well.  Hope you all can join us.  Event is FREE and will be from 6pm-8pm on Friday.

Garden Class Thursday

We will be returning again Thursday for our class on Interior Gardening at 6:00pm in the activity rooms.

Here is a brief about the class:
Interior Gardening

We hope you can join us.  We will have one more class on Thursday, October 29th.  Please visit the Garden Class Blog link above for the latest schedule.

Toastmasters - Tuesday Nights @ 7:00pm

Most Toastmasters meetings are comprised of approximately 20 people who meet weekly for an hour or two. Participants practice and learn skills by filling a meeting role, ranging from giving a prepared speech or an impromptu one to serving as timer, evaluator or grammarian.

There is no instructor; instead, each speech and meeting is critiqued by a member in a positive manner, focusing on what was done right and what could be improved.

Meetings are on Tuesday nights at 7:00pm in the activity rooms!

Club # 6332
District #25
E-mail Club
http://grandprairie.freetoasthost.com/

BLAZE Wheelchair Basketball - Wednesday

Just a reminder that we will be having our weekly Wheelchair basketball time on Wednesday night at 7pm.  Come out and join in on the fun! 

Saturday 10/24 is our Boccia clinic from 12pm-2pm in the gym.  Open to all ages!

Market Square Block Party - Sat, Oct 24th

The Street Party celebrating the Grand Opening of Market Square will be Saturday, Oct. 24. Come for entertainment, fresh produce, kids activities, cooking, street vendors, salsa recipe contest and more!


The entertainment lineup includes:

•Double Ace Band - 10 a.m.
Grand Prairie hometown favorite

•Tejas Brothers - 1 p.m.
Dallas Observer Music Award "Best Tejano Band"

•Jon Dee Graham - 4:30 p.m.
2000 Singer/songwriter of the Year, Austin Music Awards at SXSW

More details on the City of Grand Prairie website.

No Garden Class Thursday

This is a reminder that we will not be having our garden class this week due to a change in Susan Henson's schedule.  More details at the Charley Taylor Gardening Series blog.

Teen Volunteers for CT Carnival

Calling all Teens!!!  If you are interested in helping with this year's Halloween Carnival (Fri, Oct 30 from 6p-8p), please come by the rec and see a staff member to get involved with the event.  We need people to help man games, bounce houses, and assist the staff.  If you have a center membership, please see a member at the front desk to help!  Pass the word on!

Street & Treat - Downtown GP Oct 31st!

Come to downtown Grand Prairie and Trick-or-Treat the Main St. businesses!!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2009
6 PM - 8 PM
DOWNTOWN GP ALONG MAIN ST.

• Fun & Games in Market Square
• All Ages of Trick-or-Treaters welcome
• Grand Prairie Arts Council Spook House at Uptown Theater (extra fee)
• Put on by the City of Grand Prairie Parks and Recreation Department

Visit www.GrandFunGP.com for more information or call (972) 237-8100.

Prairie Lights Sneak-A-Peek 5k Run/Walk

NEW FIRST TIME EVENT!!! 

Be the first to run or walk through 4 million Christmas lights!!! 

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2009
6:30 P.M.

Proceeds will go toward recreational program and camp scholarships for Grand Prairie youth.  For more information about this event, please visit http://www.grandfungp.com/ for updates or at (972) 237-8100.

Halloween Carnival at the Rec!!!

Looking for a fun night for the halloween weekend to bring the family out?  The Charley Taylor Rec Center annual Halloween Carnival is taking place this year on Friday, October 30th from 6pm - 8pm. We will have bounce houses, crafts, games, and lots of candy to give out. 

The event is FREE to all and hope you can join us for this fun event we host each year!  If you have questions, please call us at (972) 264-6890 for details.

Remember, Mark your Calendars for Friday, October 30th at 6pm.  The rec center will be open later this night just for the carnival!  Hope you can join us!

No Garden Class this Thursday

New details on the upcoming schedule in the Charley Taylor Gardening Series.  We will not be having class on Thursday due to a conflict with the faciliator's schedule.  Please read the latest post!

Tee-Ball Registration Closed

The registration for the upcoming tee-ball league on October 17th is now officially closed.  Our next league will be in January for Pre-K Basketball.  Please call the rec center if you have any further questions.

BLAZE Sports - Boccia Saturday

This Saturday (10/10), join our BLAZE Sports program as we introduce the paraolympic sport of Boccia. 

Boccia (pronounced /ˈbɒtʃə/, BOCH-ə) is a traditional recreational sport for athletes who require a wheelchair because of physical disability. Also known as bocce, it’s name is derived from the latin word for ball – bottia. It was originally designed to be played by people with cerebral palsy but now includes athletes with other severe disabilities affecting motor skills. In 1984 it became a Paralympic sport, and in 2008 was being practiced in over fifty countries worldwide. Boccia is governed by the Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association(CPISRA) and is one of three Paralympic sports that have no counterpart in the Olympic program. 

We will be meeting in the Charley Taylor gymnasium from 12pm-2pm Saturday.  Hope you can join us!

Register your child for Tee-Ball

This is another friendly reminder that this Wednesday, October 7th is the final day to register your child (ages 3-5) for the tee-ball league beginning on October 17th.  Make sure you come by the rec center before the end of Wednesday.  Fee: $50 (includes jersey and a hat)

J.A.D.N. Tap Dance - Now Offered!!!

Ages 5 and Up.  Learn how to do basic tap dance.  Class meets Mondays @ 6:30pm in the Charley Taylor activity room.  Please see the front desk to register your child.  Adults are also welcome to attend the class as well.  Fee: $30/month.  For more information on the J.A.D.N Dance project, contact the instructor at werjadn@yahoo.com or visit their website at http://www.werjadndance.com/

Pruning with a Purpose - Thursday @ 6pm

This is a reminder that our class on Pruning with a Purpose will be held this Thursday night, October 8th at 6:00pm in the Charley Taylor Rec activity rooms.


a brief overview about Thursday's class:
You will learn in this class how to properly prune a tree. If not pruned properly you can reduce the life of a tree, change its natural shape and ruin a perfectly good tree. We also learn the reasons for pruning and the right times to prune all trees and shrubs.

We look forward to seeing everyone back in class Thursday October 8th at 6pm.

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Tee-Ball Updates!!! Please READ

Due to Halima, our league coordinator being out ill this week and spots still remaining for the league, we are postponing the start date of the league one week from Saturday, October 10th now to Saturday, October 17th. 

As seen above, NO GAMES will be played on Saturday, October 10th.

We are also extending the registration deadline until next Wednesday, October 7th.  So if you know of any additional 3-5 year olds that would be interested in playing, please pass the word on that we have more spots for a limited time until Wednesday the 7th.  If we by chance have a flood of participants before Wednesday we will immediately post that registration is closed. 

We will begin calling everyone regarding the league (for those who have already registered) starting around end of week to let you know what teams you will be on.  Practices will be determined by the coaches.  Halima will provide that information to you once finalized.

PLEASE NOTE THESE DATE CHANGES FOR THE NEW START DATE OF TEE-BALL!

If you have any questions, please contact us at the rec center (972) 264-6890.  We apologize for the change of date, but feel this is for the best to make sure we accurately get everything ordered and finalized before the league begins.  Thank you in advance for your understanding.

Garden Class Tonight!

This is a reminder that our class on Right Tree Right Place will be held tonight at 6:00pm in the Charley Taylor Rec activity rooms.


a brief about tonight's class:
Learn how to select the right tree for the perfect location in your yard. You can reduce energy bills, increase your property values and better your living environment through the proper selection and placement of trees.

We look forward to seeing everyone at our class tonight!!!

Tee-Ball Registration Closes Thursday

This is the final reminder that registration for the Pre-K Tee-Ball League that begins on Saturday, October 10th will be closing this Thursday, October 1st.  If you have not registered your child (including current soccer league participants) for this upcoming league, please come by before the end of Thursday to register.  Fee is $50 per child which includes a jersey and a hat.  See a staff member for details.

Tonight's Tumbling Class Cancelled

Due to the instructor out ill today, our tumbling class scheduled for tonight (9/29) 6:00pm has been cancelled.  We will make up the class at a later date.  We apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused.

Right Tree Right Place - Thursday @ 6pm

This is a reminder that our next class on Right Tree Right Place will be held this Thursday, October 1st at 6:00pm in the Charley Taylor Rec activity rooms.


a brief about this upcoming class:
Learn how to select the right tree for the perfect location in your yard. You can reduce energy bills, increase your property values and better your living environment through the proper selection and placement of trees.

We look forward to seeing everyone at our class on Thursday. Have a great rest of the weekend and upcoming week!

Tee-Ball Registration Closes Oct 1st

This a final reminder that the Tee-Ball league registration for the 3-5yr old league ends closes Thursday, October 1st at the end of the business day at 9pm. If you have not registered your child for this league, we still have spots available. For those currently in the pre-k soccer league, please register at the front desk as soon as you can. Any questions pertaining to the Tee-Ball league, please call Halima (972) 264-6890 or email her at hbaquedano@gptx.org.

Container Gardening - Thursday @ 6pm

Our gardening class on Container Gardening will be taking place tomorrow evening at 6:00pm in the Charley Taylor Rec Center activity rooms.

We look forwarding to seeing you there. Registration for the FREE gardening classes is open throughout our six week series. Contact a staff member at the rec (972) 264-6890 to RSVP your spot.

BLAZE: Wheelchair Basketball Wednesdays

Quick reminder ... wheelchair basketball is tomorrow night at Charley Taylor Rec Center from 7-8:30pm!! Come on out and play a little bball!!!

Events This Weekend!!!

KidFish - Sept 26th
Saturday, September 26th
1pm-4pm - Mike Lewis Park Lagoon
2600 N. Carrier Pkwy
Kids 16 years and under come fishing for FREE! Prizes will be awarded by age divisions
(1-6, 7-11, 12-16) in the following categories: Biggest Fish, Smallest Fish, Most Fish Caught

The event is FREE but on site registration is required to be eligible for prizes. Anyone 17 years or older is welcome to fish after 4pm. or anyday after the event with a valid Texas fishing license. For more information, call 972-237-8100 or visit http://www.grandfungp.com/.

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Market Square Block Party
DATE CHANGE - NOW SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH
Date: 10/24/2009: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Cost: FREE with canned food donation for the North Texas Food Bank
Location: Downtown Grand Prairie
Map: NE corner of NW 2nd and Main StreetGrand Prairie, Texas 75050 Event webpage here.

Middle Eastern Dance Returning

For those of you who are interested in Middle Eastern Dance, our instructor Mari-anna will be returning in November for a winter series of classes on Wednesdays at 6:30pm. More details on the starting date soon.

Container Gardening - Thursday 9/24

This a reminder that our next class on Container Gardening will be taking place this Thursday at 6:00pm in the Charley Taylor Rec Center activity rooms. Please make sure you bring a pen/pencil with you as we will have handouts to give away.

If you know somebody that would be interested in our FREE classes, please call Charley Taylor to RSVP your spot at (972) 264-6890.

Registration closed for Pre-K Camp

At this time, we do not have any more spots for the Pre-K Camp I & II classes throughout the week. Please check back soon as we might have possible openings.

Garden Class Thursday 9/17

A final reminder that our first class on Fall Gardens are Fun will be taking place tomorrow (Thursday) at 6:00pm in the Charley Taylor Rec Center activity rooms.

Please make sure to bring a pen/pencil as handouts will be given. If you don't mind calling the Rec Center at (972) 264-6890 to RSVP your spot we would appreciate it very much.

Look forward to seeing everyone at our first class.

23rd Annual Pumpkin Run - Oct 10th

Please join the Grand Prairie Metro Rotary for the annual Pumpkin Run fund raiser. Over the last Twenty-two years we have raised over $300,000 for various charities. This year we are planning on our biggest year ever.

Race Day Schedule:
Date Saturday, October 10, 2009
Registration and packet pick up starts at 6:45 am

Start times:
1 mile 8:30 am; 10k & 5k 9:00 am Awards ceremony: 10:30 am

Note:
For the runners' safety, park gates close at 8:45am and reopen at 10:15am. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Race Site Location:
Lynn Creek Park, Lake Joe Pool, Grand Prairie Ft. Worth Mapsco # 112 M Entry Fees (Per Person)

Registration:
$18.00 (Through Oct. 9) Race Day $25.00

Early Registration:
Sept. 2 through Oct. 1 Grand Prairie Parks & Recreation
326 W. Main, Grand Prairie, TX 75053-4045
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5pm (972) 237-8084 or
The Runner 3535 W. Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, TX 76013
Mon- Fri: 10 am - 7pm, Sat: 10 am - 6:30 am Sun: noon - 6 pm. (817) 461-2281

On-Line Registration by Oct. 9 www.active.com
Packet Pickup (Oct. 7 -9) Grand Prairie Parks & Recreation Office or The Runner

Market Square Block Party - Sept 26th

DATE CHANGE - NOW SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH
Date: 10/24/2009: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Cost: FREE with canned food donation for the North Texas Food Bank
Location: Downtown Grand Prairie
Map: NE corner of NW 2nd and Main StreetGrand Prairie, Texas 75050

Details:
Salsa Recipe Contest!
Please fill out the registration form by Sept. 21 in order to participate in the salsa recipe contest at the Market Square Street Party.

A street party celebrating the opening of Market Square will feature locally grown fruits and vegetables, chef demonstrations, salsa competitions, street vendors, activities for the kids, watermelon eating contest and a lineup of entertainment including Double Ace, the Zack King Band, Tejas Brothers, Maren Morris, and Jon Dee Graham.

Market Square, under construction, is a one-half-acre park that will become home to the Farmers Market and a venue for outdoor entertainment.

Admission is FREE with canned donation to the North Texas Food Bank.
Event webpage here.

Doggie Splash Day - Sept 19th

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. • Saturday, Sept. 19

Tired of your typical dog park? Then come get wet and wild with your pet as we turn the Splash Factory into a doggie water park. This facility offers the perfect height for any size dog. Your dog will beg you to stay. Cost $5 per pet. Call 972.263.8174 for more details.

New BLAZE Program Updates

Have you heard of the BLAZE Sports Program? BLAZE Sports offers enables children and adults with physical disabilities to realize their potential through sport and healthy lifestyles. Blaze Sports brings disability sports programs to communities across the United States through community-based parks and recreation agencies.

For more information on participating in Blaze Sports, volunteering, or coaching, please contact Gina McWilliams or get her voicemail at (972) 237-7526.

Here is the link to the latest post!!!

GP Sports Associations

The following are the phone numbers to our local Grand Prairie Sports Associations for sports ages 6 and up. Please call the respective groups for latest league schedule and registration updates:

Grand Prairie Boys Baseball Inc. (GPBBI)
(972) 266-0801
http://www.gpbbi.org/

Grand Prairie Girls Softball Association (GPGSA)
(469) 767-9107
http://www.gpgirlssoftball.com/

Grand Prairie Soccer Association (GPSA)
(972) 264-4424
http://www.gpsoccer.net/

Grand Prairie Youth Football Association (GPYFA)
(972) 237-5919
http://www.gpyfa.net/

KidFish - Sept 26th

Saturday, September 26th
1pm-4pm
Mike Lewis Park Lagoon
2600 N. Carrier Pkwy

Kids 16 years and under come fishing for FREE! Prizes will be awarded by age divisions (1-6, 7-11, 12-16) in the following categories:

• Biggest Fish
• Smallest Fish
• Most Fish Caught

Anglers are encouraged to bring their own gear and bait. The lagoon will be stocked with catfish, but the waters are also home to sunfish, crappie, and others. A limited number of loaner rods and reels will be available on a first-come basis--while the supply lasts.

The event is FREE but on site registration is required to be eligible for prizes. Anyone 17 years or older is welcome to fish after 4pm. or anyday after the event with a valid Texas fishing license. For more information, call 972-237-8100 or visit http://www.GrandFunGP.com.

Now taking registration for FREE Garden Classes

If you are interested in attending the FREE Gardening Classes at Charley Taylor, please call us at (972) 264-6890 or email Michael at mlevy@gptx.org, and/or visit the Garden Class Blog at http://charleytaylorgarden.blogspot.com/ to get the latest schedule of classes. We hope you can attend.

FREE handouts will be given each class. Please make sure to bring a pen/pencil to class.

Ultimate Outdoor Experience: Sept 5-7th

If you like LIVE music, this is a weekend you don't want to miss!!!! For more information, visit our main Parks and Recreation website at: http://www.grandfungp.com/UOE/

FREE Gardening Classes!!!

We have a pretty full lineup for the fall season. First class on Fall Gardens begins on Thursday, September 17th at 6pm here at Charley Taylor. For more details, visit the Garden Class Blog at: http://charleytaylorgarden.blogspot.com/2009/08/class-dates-and-descriptions.html

Classes almost full

You still have a little time left to enroll your 3-5 year old in one of two classes coming up. Pre-K Comprehensive Learning Camp I - Mon/Wed/Fri at this time has two more spots available. Pre-K Camp II class on Tues/Thur has 4 spots remaining. Both are going quickly. First come first serve. When we run out of spots, registration closes. Come by and register!

Pre-K Soccer Picture Day

Pre-K Indoor Soccer Picture Day is scheduled for:
Saturday, September 12th.

Please plan to arrive about 45 minutes before your scheduled game that Saturday. Halima will have more details soon.

Parks and Rec Appreciation Night

Due to the Parks and Recreation Appreciation Night at Airhogs Stadium this evening,

Charley Taylor Recreation Center will be closing early for Wednesday (tonight) only at 7:00pm so we can thank our staff for all they do and to participate in the last baseball game festivities. We will be back to regular business hours on Thursday from 12pm-9pm.

We apologize for the inconvenience this evening.

Charley Taylor Mgmt.

Pre-K Indoor Soccer

We have started our Pre-K Indoor Soccer league and first games went GREAT!

Get your membership TODAY!!!

Today is the start of a new school year. Just a reminder that all kids who use the rec center must have a membership. Effective August 31st, rec id cards will be checked and required when you visit the rec.

Rec Memberships are $5 for ages 6-17; $10 for ages 18 and older. General rec memberships are good at any of the 3 recreation centers. If you buy a basic membership for instance at Bowles Life Center, it is good at the Dalworth and Charley Taylor locations as well.

Please make sure this week that you purchase your membership. It is good for 1 year from the date you purchase. See any staff member for details.

Spots still available for After-School

We still have plenty of spots in our after-school program. Again, if you child attends Crockett Elementary this year and you are looking for after-school care, we are just down the street. Cost is $30/week per child. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us at (972) 264-6890 during our fall/spring business hours.

Labor Day closure - Sept 7th

Charley Taylor Recreation Center will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We will be re-opening the building on Tuesday, September 8th at 12 noon.

After-School Program Overview

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Tumbling - Tuesdays

Tumbling for Fun - Pre Tumblers – Charley Taylor –
Ages 3-5. Tumbling stars will learn basic tumbling moves
beginning with the log roll, crab walk, forward roll and
front straddle roll. Tumbling is great for developing coordination
skills. All children should wear comfortable
clothing and tennis shoes. Girls should tie back long hair.
Class lasts four weeks. Fee: $25.

Course# Days Dates Time
9020 Tue Sept 6 – 6:45 p.m.
9021 Tue Oct 6 – 6:45 p.m.
9022 Tue Nov 6 – 6:45 p.m.

ESL Pre-School

ESL Preschool – Charley Taylor –
Ages 3-5. Does your child only speak Spanish and do you
want to get them ready for school? Children can learn the
basics of English to get them started for kindergarten.
Tiene a un nino que solo habla Espanol, y quiere prepararlo
para la escuela. Venga al centro de Charley Taylor donde
se le encenara lo basico de Ingles para el primer ano de
escuela. Fee: $15/month.

Course# Days Dates Time
9047 M/W Sept 1-2 p.m.
9048 M/W Oct 1-2 p.m.
9049 M/W Nov 1-2 p.m.

Pre-K Learning Camp II Tue & Thur

Pre-K Learning Camp II – Charley Taylor –
Ages 3-4. This new class is designed to introduce your
child to ABC's, 123's, shapes, colors and much more.
Your child will learn through the use of music, repetition,
story time, learning to spell their name, games, simple
arts and crafts and much more. Fee: $40/child per session.
Minimum of six students for class to make.

NOTE: The time in the Life is Grand magazine is incorrect. Time is only for one hour from 12:30pm - 1:30pm. Not 2pm. We apologize for this error.

Course# Days Dates Time
9017 T/Th Sept 12:30pm – 1:30 p.m.
9018 T/Th Oct 12:30pm – 1:30 p.m.
9019 T/Th Nov 12:30pm – 1:30 p.m.

Pre-K Camp MWF

Ages 4-5. ABC, 123! Shapes! Colors! And much more!
This four week class makes learning fun for your child
with arts and crafts, gym time and learning in creative
ways. This class gives your child a jump on kindergarten
success. Fee: $80/child per session.

Course# Days Dates Time
9023 M/W/F Sept Noon – 2 p.m.
9024 M/W/F Oct Noon – 2 p.m.
9025 M/W/F Nov Noon – 2 p.m.

Teen Nights begin back Sept.10th

Attention all Teens! We will be starting Teen Nights back up on Thursday, September 10th from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Teen Nights has been moved to Thursdays each week due to scheduling. We will meet in the Charley Taylor game room to begin. We would like for our first teen night to be about what you would like to do on Thursdays this fall. We will take the first part of the evening to just chat about some different activities. The last hour will be for gym time just for you! Please bring a friend and enjoy a fun evening.

No horse playing or foul language will be tolerated at all during Teen Nights. Please come to have a good time and be respectful to the staff. Come and meet with the staff about what you would like to see. Memberships will be required to participate in Teen Nights.

If you have not purchased your Recreation ID card, you can get it made for just $5 for the WHOLE YEAR!!! What a deal! Take this opportunity these first few weeks of school to get your rec ID made. Look forward to seeing you at our first Teen Night on Thursday, September 10th!

Tee-Ball League Registration Open

We are now taking registration for the upcoming tee-ball league that will begin on Saturday, October 10th. Registration is $50 which includes a jersey and a hat. Season will last 6 weeks and game location is to be announced soon. Please register at Charley Taylor to get your child enrolled! Practices will take place once a week. Spots are filling quickly. DEADLINE FOR SIGNUPS IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH!

If you have any additional questions, please contact the center during normal business hours at (972) 264-6890 or email Halima at hbaquedano@gptx.org.

New Building Hours

Charley Taylor Recreation Center will be moving to new hours effective Monday, August 24th, 2009. The following are the new building hours:

MONDAY-THURSDAY:
12pm-9pm

FRIDAY:
12pm-6pm

SATURDAY:
9am-1pm

SUNDAY:
Closed

Fall 2009 After-School Program

Are you a parent looking for after-school care for your child? If your child(ren) is attending Crockett Elementary School this academic year you are in luck!

The Charley Taylor After-School Program is for children ages 6-12 who attend Crockett Elementary. We pick up from the school at 3:30pm each day, bring the kids to the recreation center where they will work on homework, get a snack, along with getting some open gym/play time at the playground.

We do pick up Monday-Fridays during the school year. On days where there is an early release, we will pick up earlier those particular days, please see school calendar for details.

Fee is $30 per week which includes pick up from Crockett Elementary. If you are interested in the program, please stop by the rec to pick up an after-school packet and/or see any staff member for details.

FREE Airhogs Game Tickets!!!

ATTENTION ALL CAMPERS AND PARENTS!!!

The Grand Prairie Parks and Recreation Department is having Parks and Rec Appreciation Day at the final baseball game of the season at Quik Trip Park in Grand Prairie on next Wednesday, August 26th.

Tickets are open to all recreation center members, campers, and their families. Please let us know how many tickets you would like for you and your family.

We will have the free tickets delivered to the rec center on Monday, August 24th. We want to thank everyone again for a wonderful summer and please bring your friends and family out to the park for a fun-filled evening! If you are interested, please email Michael at mlevy@gptx.org to RSVP the number of tickets you would like.

Please pass the word on!!! Wednesday, August 26th...final Airhogs baseball game. For more information about the stadium...visit http://www.airhogsbaseball.com/.

Camp Survey

ATTENTION PARENTS!!!! WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!! We have a camp parent survey that we would like your feedback on. Please take a few moments to let you us know honestly your view of this summer. If you don't mind printing and returning these to the staff this last week we would appreciate it. This is to help aide us in our planning for next year! Thank you in advance for your time!

CAMP PARENT SURVEY

Final Week of Camp

Week #11 does begin the final week of camp. What a great summer it has been and we have thoroughly enjoyed having your child here at Charley Taylor.

Our final camp field trip will be to Joe Pool Lake at our Lynn Creek Park. More details will be shared about the activities for that day along with times when we will be there.

As with the final week, your child might have left personal belongings somewhere in the building...please take time this week to check through lost and found. Everything left over will be donated to goodwill.

Camp officially closes at 6:00pm on Friday, August 21st along with the Summer Lunch Program.

We would really like to hear from you this next week on your experience with the camp as a whole.

Hurricane Harbor Friday

This is a reminder that we will be going to Hurricane Harbor this Friday, August 14th from 10am-4pm. Please make sure your child brings a sack lunch for the field trip. If you would rather send money with your child, please send $10 for the trip.

The bus will be departing at 10:00am and we should be returning by 4pm or a little earlier.

Your child will need to bring the following items Friday:
Swimsuit
Towel
Sunscreen
Sack Lunch (or money if they want to buy at HH)

All kids will be receiving a wristband for the trip and they are not to remove that wristband for the entire trip. We will have our phone number on there in the event there is a separation.
We are looking forward to our last big trip of the summer! We have one more field trip on the last week of camp for Friday, August 21st at the Lake Parks on Joe Pool Lake.

More details next week. Call the rec center if you have questions.

Uptown Theater Trip Thursday

Just a reminder that our field trip to the Uptown Theater will be this Thursday from 1pm-4pm. No money is needed for this trip. We will have refreshments at the Uptown. Please make sure that all campers are picked up by 6:00pm Thursday evening.

Reminder that there will be no camp this Friday, July 3rd. Have a safe 4th of July weekend. Camp will be back in session beginning at 7:00am on Monday, July 6th.

Next Week - June 29-July 3

Just a reminder that next week will be pro-rated for all campers attending due to the holiday weekend. The camp weekly fee for next week will be $64/camper.

REMINDER THAT THERE IS NO CAMP ON FRIDAY, JULY 3rd!!! CHARLEY TAYLOR WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY-SATURDAY FOR THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND.

Week #4 field trip will be to the Uptown Theatre on Thursday, July 2nd. More details will be available on your weekly update.

Zoo Trip - Wednesday

Just a reminder that our field trip to the Fort Worth Zoo is scheduled for this Wednesday.

We will be departing Charley Taylor around 9:30am. Please make sure all campers report to the rec center by 8:45am for roll call. We are providing lunches through our summer lunch program for those campers who would like a lunch. You are more than welcome to send a lunch with your child or bring $10 for lunch at the zoo.

We should be arriving back to Charley Taylor around 4:30pm. Make sure you send sunscreen with your child; temperatures are looking to approach the triple digits and we want to take extra precaution when necessary.

Field Trip - Rollerskating

Just a reminder that we will be taking the Charley Taylor camp rollerskating between 1:00pm and 4:00pm on Friday.

The camp will be eating lunch here at the rec center before we leave. Drinks are provided at the roller rink and if your child would like something to eat, please send $5 with them for a snack.

Field Trip Change - Week #3

The Week # 3 field trip to the Zoo scheduled for Friday, June 26th has been re-scheduled to Wednesday, June 24th from 10am-4pm. Please note this on your calendars. We will send a reminder in your weekly schedule next week. To view this week's schedule, visit the link under the rotating pictures.

Information on the GRAND Outdoor Camp

Campers that are taking part in the first session of Outdoor Camp need to arrive to Charley Taylor Monday, June 15th no later than 8:15am. The bus to the lake will leave at 8:30am. Do not be late. Here are more details on the Outdoor Camp from the webpage:

Experience these outdoor activities...
Archery • Kayaking • Canoeing • Climbing • Hiking Mountain Biking • Angling • Overnight campout

• Day trip to Mineral Wells State Park in Weatherford
• Adventure Competition at the end of the week
• Lunch and Snacks Provided Daily
• Kids will have the opportunity to earn their hunters education certification.
• Plan for GRAND FUN!
  

Location: Loyd Park on Joe Pool Lake (3401 Ragland Rd.)

Time: 9 am - 5 pm daily
Ages: 9-17 years old

Dates:

• Session 1 - June 15-19 - Register Online
• Session 2 - June 22-26 - Register Online
• Session 3 - July 13-17 - Register Online

Cost: $80 - Limited Scholarships Available; Download Application Here

** Note: Campers who participate in Outdoor Camp will not be attending the Charley Taylor scheduled fields that particular week enrolled. **

Field Trip Friday - Bring Swimsuits

Our field trip on Friday, June 12th will be to our sister recreation center, Bowles Life Center. We will be departing from Charley Taylor around 9:30am. All campers need to report to Charley Taylor no later than 9am.

WE WILL BE ABLE TO SWIM AGAIN FRIDAY, PLEASE BRING YOUR SWIMSUITS.

Lunch is provided for the campers that day and we shall return to Charley Taylor between 4 - 4:30pm.

Swimming Tuesday and Thursday

This is just a reminder that we will be heading to the pools on Tuesday and Thursday this week. Please make sure your child brings a bathing suit, towel, and sunscreen. Parents, for liability reasons, we must have a written note from you for your permission to apply sunscreen on your child at the pools.

If you would like staff to help, please bring a written note Tuesday at check-in so we can put that in our files.

Also, if you haven't done so, please make your payments for week #1 tonight or Tuesday before the end of the day so we know who will be here for the field trip. Thanks and have a grand day!

Camp Begins Monday!!!

Good Morning,

Just a reminder that Summer Camp 2009 at Charley Taylor, Bowles, and Dalworth Recreation Centers begin Monday, June 8th. All parents need to bring their child(ren) into the recreation center to sign them in. Payments for week one are due by Tuesday, June 9th for that week. Please see the Supervisor if you have questions. Camp will begin at 7:00am and all parents must pick up their child by 6:00pm. Parent Manual is available here.

Just a few reminders:

• Free lunch is offered each day at camp from 11:00am-1:00pm
• Campers will receive 2 snacks each day.
• Campers will need their bathing suits, towels and sunscreen for Tuesdays and Thursdays. Swimming will be from 1:00pm-3:00pm at Bowles Pool Tuesdays and McFalls Pool on Thursdays.
• Majority of our Fridays are field trip days. More details will be presented Monday.

We look forward to seeing everyone Monday. Have a great weekend!

Spots are filling up!

Summer Camp begins Monday, June 8th. Spots for the camp are filling up along with the financial assistance. Please get your forms in to the staff as soon as possible. Once spots are gone for financial assistance, they are gone. Pre-registration is taking place now. For more information contact the recreation center at (972) 264-6890.

New building hours take effect tonight, please see our webpage for the building hour changes.

Thursday 5/28 Parent Meeting Cancelled

Due to some staff conflicts with sports league games, we are postponing our Thursday's informal parent meeting to meet with the Supervisors. Make up date and time will be re-scheduled for next week. Please watch for more updates.

If you do have questions, the part-time staff at the front counter will be more than happy to answer anything you may have as well as pass out parent information packets. Additional questions also can be emailed to Halima at hbaquedano@gptx.org or Michael at mlevy@gptx.org.

Summer Camp Registration - Sign Up Today!!!

Just a reminder that summer camp registration is taking place at this time. Spots are available but are beginning to fill up. Camp pre-registration is $20 which includes holding your child's spot in camp for the entire summer as well as the purchase of your child's camp t-shirt.

The weekly camp fee is $80/week per child. We do have CDBG applications for those needing financial assistance for the camp. These spots are on a first come, first serve basis. Packets are available at the rec center. If you are looking for financial assistance, now is the time to apply. Space is limited for the financial assistance program.

We do have a few parent meetings remaining and will probably be adding a few more to our list. Please watch the blog for more updates. If you have any additional questions, call the center at (972) 264-6890 or email Halima at hbaquedano@gptx.org for more information.

Holiday Hours

Charley Taylor Recreation Center will be closed on the following days:

Monday, May 25th - Memorial Day - Building CLOSED

Friday, July 3rd - No Camp, Building CLOSED

Saturday, July 4th - Building CLOSED

First Parent Meeting

Just a reminder that our first parent meeting is scheduled for:

Monday, May 11th at 6:30pm

here at the Charley Taylor Recreation Center activity rooms. Please bring any questions you may have and we can get your child registered before or after the meeting. Camp does begin on Monday, June 8th. Financial assistance packets are available on a first come first serve basis here at the Center. Directions to the recreation center can be found by clicking on the calendar at the bottom of the page on the individual meeting day.

2009 Field Trip Schedule

Week # 1 - June 8 - 12
Bowles Life Center, 2750 Graham St.

Week # 2 - June 15-19
Forum Rollerworld, 1900 S. Great SW Pkwy.

Week # 3 - June 22-26
Ft. Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Pkwy.

Week # 4 - June 29-July 2
Uptown Theater, 120 E. Main St.

Week # 5 - July 6-10
GP Airhogs Game, 1600 Lone Star Pkwy.

Week # 6 - July 13-17
All Star Day @ Charley Taylor, 601 E. Grand Prairie Rd.

Week # 7 - July 20-24
Fun Day @ Mike Lewis Park, 2410 N. Carrier Pkwy.

Week # 8 - July 27-31
Forum Bowling Alley, 2001 S. Great SW Pkwy.

Week # 9 - Aug 3-7
Uptown Theater, 120 E. Main St.

Week#10 - Aug 10-14
Hurricane Harbor, 1800 E. Lamar St., Arlington

Week#11 - Aug 17-21
Lake Parks Fun - Lynn Creek Park, 5700 Lake Ridge Pkwy.

**Field trip admissions are included with your weekly camp fees. Dates/time still tentative. The staff will be posting a weekly calendar on the blog each Friday/Monday with details of the upcoming week. More concrete details will be posted there. Please make sure to visit daily for the latest updates on field trip departure/arrival times.**

2009 Parent Manual

2009 Camp Parent Manual

Parent Volunteer Form

Parent Meetings

The following days listed below we will have at parent meeting about the summer season. This is mandatory and you only need to attend 1 meeting. All meetings will be at 6:30pm and should last approx. 30-45 min at Charley Taylor. Here are the dates:

• Monday, May 11
• Thursday, May 14
• Monday, May 18
• Wednesday, May 20
• Wednesday, May 27
• Thursday, May 28

View 2009 Parent Manual

Registration now open.

The Charley Taylor Recreation Center Summer Camp will begin Monday, June 8th at 7:00 a.m. Registration for the camp is now open at this time. We are very limited on CDBG financial aide this summer, but will have forms available the last week in April. Please visit the rec center to pick up these forms.

Pre-registration per child is $20. This includes holding their spot in camp for the entire summer as well as purchasing their camp t-shirt. This is a one time fee and must be paid before the child begins camp. When you register, we will ask you for your contact information along with obtaining a driver license # for each parent/guardian who will be picking up your child this summer.

More details soon.

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Welcome!

Welcome to the Camp Blog. More information on the summer camp will be posting soon. Thanks for stopping by.

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