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.