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/.
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
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
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.
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.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
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.
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.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
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.
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.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
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.
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.
Monday, June 22, 2009
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.
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.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
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.
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.
Monday, June 15, 2009
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.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
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.
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.
Monday, June 8, 2009
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!
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!
Friday, June 5, 2009
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:
We look forward to seeing everyone Monday. Have a great weekend!
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!
Monday, June 1, 2009
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.
New building hours take effect tonight, please see our webpage for the building hour changes.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
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.
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.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
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.
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.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
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
Monday, May 25th - Memorial Day - Building CLOSED
Friday, July 3rd - No Camp, Building CLOSED
Saturday, July 4th - Building CLOSED
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
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.
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.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Saturday, April 11, 2009
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
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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