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The World’s a Stage (6-15 Yrs) Are you an aspiring actor or actress? Students will experience a variety of acting warm-ups, games, scene work, interpretations, voice and speech training, movement and ensemble performances. Students will perform a showcase on the last day of class. Facemasks must be worn at all times. 34645 TMC Th 6pm-7pm 1/14 6 Encore Kids $95

The title of the course is THE WORLD’S A STAGE. The Course Code is 34645, and it meets at TOM MUEHLENBECK RECREATION CENTER on THURSDAYS from 6pm to 7pm, begins JANUARY 14, meets 6 times, the instructor is ENCORE KIDS, and the fee for this course is $95.

CAR = Carpenter Park Recreation Center LRC = Liberty Recreation Center OPC = Oak Point Recreation Center NRC = Oak Point Park Nature & Retreat Center TMC = Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center Online = Online Class

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Crafts and Fine Arts

Artful Explorations Painting Workshop (6-13 Yrs) Young artists will explore and build their artistic skills while creating beautiful masterpiece-style works of art! Not an arts and crafts class. Students will learn color theory, brushstrokes, perspective and more. Artists will complete one painting per week using oil or acrylic paint. A variety of subjects will be taught using different brushes and palette knife. All professional art supplies are included. Wear an old t-shirt over your clothes and bring paper towels. Facemasks must be worn at all times. 34647 TMC W 4:45pm-6:15pm 1/20 5 Elkins $125 Learn to Draw & Cartoon (5-11 Yrs) Join Young Rembrandts for a fun art class where students will learn the fundamentals of drawing. We will also offer cartooning lessons to animate everyday objects. Facemasks must be worn at all times. 34649 TMC Tu 5pm-6pm 1/12 8 Y Rembrandts $105 Pottery Ceramic Hand Building (9-14 Yrs) Know the thrill of creating with clay! Students will learn coil, pinch, and slab methods of hand building as they create their very own original art pottery. Scope of projects will be according to age and experience. All pottery is glazed and kiln fired. Class is taught by certified art teacher, $15 supply fee due to the instructor on the first day of class. Facemasks must be worn at all times. 34786 CAR M 5pm-7pm 1/18 6 Ruml $109 You Can Paint Workshop (5-13 Yrs) Even as a beginner you will discover the thrill of creating your own original oil painting as you learn a simple, timesaving approach to painting, perspective, color mixing and composition. You will be proud to frame and hang your finished masterpiece for all to admire. Art supplies are included. Wear old shirt and bring paper towels. Facemasks must be worn at all times. 33856 CAR Sa 1pm-2:30pm 1/16 1 Garden $35 33858 CAR Sa 1pm-2:30pm 2/13 1 Garden $35 33859 CAR Sa 1pm-2:30pm 3/6 1 Garden $35

Dance

Ballet/Tap (6-10 Yrs) Age appropriate technique is taught and performed throughout the term. Leotard, tights, pink ballet shoes, and black tap shoes required. Facemasks must be worn at all times. 34166 OPC Tu 7pm-7:55pm 1/12 4 Grow $55 34168 OPC Tu 7pm-7:55pm 2/9 4 Grow $55 Hip-Hop Dance (6-12 Yrs) This fast-paced and energetic class, students will learn upbeat and challenging, age appropriate hip-hop routines. Fitness attire and sneakers required. Facemasks must be worn at all times. 34170 OPC Tu 5:45pm-6:45pm 1/12 4 Grow $55 34171 OPC Tu 5:45pm-6:45pm 2/9 4 Grow $55

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Babysitter’s Training Boot Camp (11-15 Yrs) Learn all you need to know to supervise children and infants safely and responsibly! After successfully completing this course, participants will be certified in American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training with Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Basic Water Rescue. Each participant will receive an American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Handbook, Emergency Reference Guide, Babysitters Training CD-ROM, and Babysitter First Aid Kit. Bring a swimsuit, towel and dry change of clothes to all class days for Basic Water Rescue skills. Facemasks must be worn at all times. 34988 TMC Th-F 10am-3pm 3/11 6 Staff $135 Chess (Beg) (6-18 Yrs) Start now for a lifetime of enjoyment of this classic! Learn the fundamentals of piece movement, notational language of chess, checkmating opponents, and basic principles. Playing complete chess games and understanding fundamentals will be emphasized. This class is designed for those that have never played before, but want to learn. Class is taught by a former Texas Amateur Champion and vice president of the Dallas Chess Club. Facemasks must be worn at all times. 34110 OPC Sa 8:30am-9:45am 1/16 6 Allen $49

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Chess (Int) (6-18 Yrs) Continue learning principles and strategies of chess. This class is open to those who know how to play chess. Chess notations and checkmate patterns along with end game theory will be included. Class is taught by a former Texas Amateur Champion and vice president of the Dallas Chess Club. Facemasks must be worn at all times. 34111 OPC Sa 10am-11:15am 1/16 6 Allen $49 Mario Kart Tournament (8 Yrs & Up)-NEW Join us for a socially distant Mario Kart 8 tournament. Staff will run the bracket while you play on the Nintendo Switch. Four players at a time, the top two will go to the next round. All ages welcome. Facemasks must be worn at all times. 34768 LRC M 11am-4pm 1/18 1 Staff $5 Super Smash Bros Tourney (8 Yrs & Up)-NEW Battle it out with us while playing Super Smash Bros on our Nintendo Switch. One-on-one tournament action and socially distant fun. All ages welcome. Facemasks must be worn at all times. 34769 LRC Sa Noon-4pm 2/27 1 Staff $5

Martial Arts

Karate-Tae Kwon Do/Kung Fu (6-12 Yrs) This beginning martial arts program is an exciting, fun, and rewarding activity. Self-esteem, confidence, coordination skills, teamwork, and physical conditioning are key elements developed through class discipline, techniques, games, and structure. $48 startup (uniform, mouthpiece, and membership) is required at the first class. Facemasks must be worn at all times. 34734 CAR W 6pm-6:45pm 1/13 16 Bales $179 Sa 9:30am-10:15am Tae Kwon Do/Self-Defense I (6-16 Yrs) Learn the art of Tae Kwon Do in a fun atmosphere while being taught the power of discipline, teamwork, and physical fitness. This class is recommended for newcomers and beginning belts. Additional testing fee required for belt tests. Facemasks must be worn at all times. 34989 LRC Su 2pm-3pm 1/17 8 Ludwig $65 Tae Kwon Do/Self-Defense II (6-16 Yrs) This class is recommended for orange and green belts. Additional testing fee required for belt tests. Facemasks must be worn at all times. 34991 LRC Su 3:15pm-4:15pm 1/17 8 Ludwig $65

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Online Activities

Adulting 101 (12-17 Yrs)-NEW Join us for an adulting good time. Teens will learn basic life skills such as budgeting, cooking, resume building, how to write a cover letter, job searching and laundry folding. 34941 Online Sa 4pm-4:45pm 2/6 6 Logan $35 Application Design (9-15 Yrs)-NEW This self-paced, interactive course will instruct students about the design and development of applications. Students will design their own app, which can be shared with friends and family members with an Apple or Android device. This course will be accessible 1/11/2021 - 3/12/2021 and the student can pick the time that works best. Recreation staff will email participants login information before the class begins. 34930 Online M Self-paced 1/11 9 Youth Tech $125 Bharathanatyam (6-13 Yrs) Bharathanatyam is one of the most ancient and most popular of the Indian classical dance forms. It involves aspects of pure dance and expressive dance using intricate foot patterns, hand gestures and facial expression. In this program, students will be introduced to this beautiful dance form with focus on basic foundational footwork and hand gestures, movement and rhythm. Students will need to bring a notebook and pen/ pencil to class. No prior experience necessary. Class will be offered via Zoom and required by laptop. Students learn best on a hard, uncarpeted floor, although not mandatory. Zoom meeting instructions will be emailed a few days before the class starts. 34603 Online Tu 6pm-7pm 1/12 6 Krishnan $49 Chess Wizards (6-14 Yrs) (Complete Beg) Chess Wizards provides fun, informative, and challenging chess lessons to students. Chess Wizards teaches children many important life concepts, such as learning the ability to win graciously and accept defeat with dignity and sportsmanship. This level is for people who are brand new to chess or only played a handful of times. Students will be divided into groups according to their chess experience. Class will be offered via Zoom and chesskid.com for a virtual chess board. Zoom meeting instructions will be emailed a few days before the class starts. 34841 Online Tu 5pm-6pm 1/12 8 Chess Wizards $125 Chess Wizards (6-14 Yrs) (Beg) Chess Wizards provides fun, informative, and challenging chess lessons to students. Chess Wizards teaches children many important life concepts, such as learning the ability to win graciously and accept defeat with dignity and sportsmanship. This level is for people who knows how to move every piece correctly, and has been introduced to castling. Students will be divided into groups according to their chess experience. Class will be offered via Zoom and chesskid.com for a virtual chess board. Zoom meeting instructions will be emailed a few days before the class starts. 34838 Online Tu 5pm-6pm 1/12 8 Chess Wizards $125 Chess Wizards (6-14 Yrs) (Int) Chess Wizards provides fun, informative, and challenging chess lessons to students. Chess Wizards teaches children many important life concepts, such as learning the ability to win graciously and accept defeat with dignity and sportsmanship. This level is for people who understands check and checkmate. Has done checkmate before but does not always make logical trades. Students will be divided into groups according to their chess experience. Class will be offered via Zoom and chesskid.com for a virtual chess board. Zoom meeting instructions will be emailed a few days before the class starts. 34842 Online Tu 5pm-6pm 1/12 8 Chess Wizards $125 Code Studio (6-12 Yrs)-NEW This self-paced course offers younger students a fun, interactive look at coding. Students will create virtual apps and write their own programs that they can share with friends and family. This course makes learning to code fun and explores problem solving and programming logic. Students will have access to their accounts so the learning does not end after the class. Students should be able to read prior to taking this course. This course will be accessible 1/11/2021 - 3/12/2021 and the student can pick the time that works best. Recreation staff will email participants login information before the class begins. 34853 Online M Self-paced 1/11 9 Youth Tech $125 Gaming & Coding (6-12 Yrs)-NEW This self-paced course combines two unbelievable experiences for students, gaming and coding. Students will get access to an interactive look at coding, and building virtual apps to share with friends. In the second session students build simple video games combining the art of video game design and animation to create interactive characters that fly around the screen. This course will be accessible 1/11/2021 - 3/12/2021 and the student can pick the time that works best. Recreation staff will email participants login information before the class begins. 34852 Online M Self-paced 1/11 9 Youth Tech $245

Igame Creators (6-10 Yrs)-NEW Want to create video games? This self-paced, introductory course is for younger students who want to learn to build simple video games. This course combines the art of video game design and animation to create interactive characters that fly around the screen. Amaze your friends and family with your fun interactive games. This course will be accessible 1/11/2021 - 3/12/2021 and the student can pick the time that works best. Recreation staff will email participants login information before the class begins. 34931 Online M Self-paced 1/11 9 Youth Tech $125 Kendo (Beg)(7 Yrs-Adult) Kendo is the Japanese martial art of bamboo fencing, teaching patience, discipline, posture, physical and mental health. Students will be taught the fundamentals and basics of Kendo- suitable for beginners new to Kendo or advanced students wanting to improve their techniques. Instruction will be provided by Yang Sensei, 7th Dan (Black Belt) and current USA National Kendo Team Head Coach. A one-time $70 membership fee and $30 supply fee (for the shinai- bamboo sword) is due to the instructor before the first day of class for new members. Class will be offered via Zoom. Zoom meeting instructions will be emailed a few days before the class starts. 35235 Online F 7pm-7:45pm 1/8 9 Yang $75 Kidz Love Soccer (7-10 Yrs) Have a great time while developing core soccer skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting in a team format, as well as an introduction to goaltending. Kids learn concepts necessary to play together as a team. From defense and midfield to forward and goalie, kids get exposure to every position and have a blast doing it. Appropriate for players of varying skill levels. Class will be offered via Zoom. Zoom meeting instructions will be emailed a few days before class starts. 34487 Online Sa 1:40pm-2:10pm 2/6 4 Kidz Soccer $39 Learn to Draw & Cartoon (5-11 Yrs)-NEW Join Young Rembrandts for a fun art class where students will learn the fundamentals of drawing. We will also offer cartooning lessons to animate everyday objects. Class will be offered via Zoom. Zoom meeting instructions will be emailed a few days before the class starts. 34654 Online W 3:30pm-4:30pm 1/13 8 Y Rembrandts $85 Movie Makers (9-16 Yrs)-NEW This self-paced interactive course will instruct students on the world of digital video design and production. Students will film, direct and edit their own video creations. You will amaze your peers with green screen and special effects work. This course will be accessible 1/11/2021 - 3/12/2021 and the student can pick the time that works best. Recreation staff will email participants login information before the class begins. 34851 Online M Self-paced 1/11 9 Youth Tech $125 Private Piano (7 Yrs-Adult) Whether you’re starting your piano journey, or continuing it, you can now do it from home! Our beloved and distinguished piano teachers are here to provide instruction and support tailored to your experience level. A piano at home is required, as lessons are conducted virtually. 35140 Online F 5pm-5:25pm 1/15 8 Austin $129 35141 Online F 5:30pm-5:55pm 1/15 8 Austin $129 35142 Online F 4:30pm-4:55pm 1/15 8 Austin $129 35143 Online F 4pm-4:25pm 1/15 8 Austin $129 35144 Online M 4pm-4:25pm 1/11 8 Chausovsky $129 35145 Online M 3pm-3:25pm 1/11 8 Chausovsky $129 35146 Online M 3:30pm-3:55pm 1/11 8 Chausovsky $129 35147 Online M 4:30pm-4:55pm 1/11 8 Chausovsky $129 35148 Online M 5pm-5:25pm 1/11 8 Chausovsky $129 35149 Online M 5:30pm-5:55pm 1/11 8 Chausovsky $129 35150 Online M 6pm-6:25pm 1/11 8 Chausovsky $129 35151 Online M 6:30pm-6:55pm 1/11 8 Chausovsky $129 Tae Kwon Do White/Yellow Belt (7-13 Yrs)-NEW Students will be introduced to the fundamental basics of traditional Tae Kwon Do. Classes will incorporate traditional martial arts style of patterns (katas), blocks/kicks/strikes and introduction to self defense, first aide and water safety. New students will need to purchase a uniform from the instructor on the first day of class for $30 (uniforms will be mailed or available for pick-up). An additional fee is required for belt testing towards the end of the course. Zoom meeting instructions will be emailed a few days before the class starts. 35051 Online Tu-Th 4pm-4:45pm 1/12 24 Hendawi $109 Tae Kwon Do Green/Blue Belt (Int) (7-15 Yrs)-NEW Students will learn the next level of techniques to increase development of dynamics in power, balance, and self defense. Students will learn the fundamentals of board breaking, sparring, weapon training, basic first aide, and introduction to water safety techniques. A signed liability agreement is required before the first day of class. An additional fee is required for gear and belt testing towards the end of the course. Zoom meeting instructions will be emailed a few days before the class starts. This class also has a meet in person option which instructor will discuss with students. 35052 Online Tu,W 5pm-5:45pm 1/5 36 Hendawi $125 TMC Th 5pm-5:45pm Online Sa 10am-10:45am 35247 Online Tu,W 5pm-5:45pm 1/5 36 Hendawi $125 TMC Th 5pm-5:45pm Online Sa 10am-10:45am Tae Kwon Do Red/Brown Belt (Adv) (7-15 Yrs)-NEW Students will learn the next level of techniques to increase development of dynamics in power, balance, and self-defense. Students will learn the fundamentals of board breaking, sparring, weapon training, basic first aid, and introduction to water safety techniques. A signed liability agreement is required before the first day of class. An additional fee is required for gear and belt testing towards the end of the course. Zoom meeting instructions will be emailed a few days before the class starts (all virtual class option available). Facemasks must be worn at all times. This class also has a meet in person option which instructor will discuss with students. 35248 Online Tu-Th 6pm-6:45pm 1/5 45 Hendawi $225 Online F 5pm-5:45pm TMC Sa 9am-9:45am

RECREATION CENTER PROGRAMS - YOUTH

Tae Kwon Do Black Belt (Adv) (7-15 Yrs)-NEW Students will learn the next level of techniques to increase development of dynamics in power, balance, and self-defense. Students will learn the fundamentals of board breaking, sparring, weapon training, basic first aid, and introduction to water safety techniques. A signed liability agreement is required before the first day of class. An additional fee is required for gear and belt testing towards the end of the course. Zoom meeting instructions will be emailed a few days before the class starts. This class also has a meet in person option which instructor will discuss with students 35249 Online Tu-Th 6pm-6:45pm 1/5 45 Hendawi $225 Online F 5pm-5:45pm TMC Sa 10am-11am Video Game Design (10-17 Yrs)-NEW This self-paced course provides students with a fun interactive look at the world of video game design and development. Students enrolled in this class will learn the basics of video game design and produce several different interactive video games to share with their friends and family. This course will be accessible 1/11/2021 - 3/12/2021 and the student can pick the time that works best. Recreation staff will email participants login information before the class begins. 34849 Online M Self-paced 1/11 9 Youth Tech $125 Virtual Cookies & Craft Night Make a sweet treat to share with your valentine during this virtual cookie and craft night. Join us for a fun-filled night of cookie decorating, valentine making and games. This event will be held via Zoom and a link will be provided prior. Price is per family and includes pre-packaged kit of supplies. 34784 Online F 6pm-7pm 2/12 1 $15 Virtual Princess & Pirate Tea Party-NEW Bake some cakes and brew some tea for a virtual tea party! Dress up and have some fun with Sherry from Oak Point Recreation Center. This event will be held via Zoom and a link will be provided prior. Price is per family and includes pre-packaged kit of supplies. 34782 Online F 6pm-7pm 3/12 1 Staff $15 Virtual Superhero Bingo Night Get ready for some SUPER fun competition during virtual superhero Bingo night. This is a FREE event and will be held via Zoom. A Zoom link and Bingo board will be provided prior to the event. 34781 Online F 6pm-7pm 1/15 1 Staff FREE Youth Yoga (8-14 Yrs)-NEW In this course, students will learn proper yoga poses to increase strength, flexibility and balance. Students will also learn breathing exercises to help them keep calm and focused. Participants need to bring their own yoga mat. Class will be offered via Zoom. Zoom meeting instructions will be emailed a few days before the class starts. 35090 Online W 5:30pm-6:30pm 1/20 7 Thakkar $35

Performing Arts

Musical Minds Piano Keyboard (6-16 Yrs) Our unique piano method employs specially developed visual tools which teach our students to read music notation very quickly. They have the opportunity to select popular songs to learn to play, such as radio hits, movie, and television themes. The course combines piano lessons with learning games and activities in order to teach music theory, as well as piano technique. This approach makes the process of music education very enjoyable for students of all ages! Facemasks must be worn at all times. 34108 OPC W 5:30pm-6:30pm 1/13 8 Musical Minds $185 Piano (6-16 Yrs) Give your child the best possible start in their music education. Class will also be an introduction to music theory. Instructor will have information for music and supplies the first day of class. Class size is limited to two students. Class time is split between both students. Facemasks must be worn at all times. 34739 CAR Tu 3:30pm-4:30pm 1/19 6 Heredia $139 34740 CAR Tu 4:30pm-5:30pm 1/19 6 Heredia $139 34741 CAR Th 4:30pm-5:30pm 1/21 6 Heredia $139 34743 CAR Tu 5:30pm-6:30pm 1/19 6 Heredia $139 34744 CAR Tu 6:30pm-7:30pm 1/19 6 Heredia $139 34745 CAR Th 3:30pm-4:30pm 1/21 6 Heredia $139 34746 CAR Th 5:30pm-6:30pm 1/21 6 Heredia $139 34747 CAR Th 6:30pm-7:30pm 1/21 6 Heredia $139