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!!