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July is National Parks and Rec Month + Summer Camps
DISCOVER YOUR ADVENTURE
Recreate with friends and discover a variety of fun, entertaining, and educational activities. Wylie Rec Center July 3 - Camping Basics July 10 - Rock Climbing July 24 - A to Z Hunt 12 - 1 PM July 17 - Archery 4:30 - 5:30 PM Ages: 7 - 14 Registration Required
WORKOUT WEDNESDAYS
Power into health with a new fitness challenge each Wednesday. Wylie Rec Center July 11, 18, and 25 Ages: 12 Yrs + Rec Pass Required
TASTE TEST TUESDAYS
Name brand or generic? Cast your vote in a blind study of top food brands in the test kitchen. Wylie Sr Rec Center July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 11 AM - 12 PM Ages: 55 Yrs + Registration Required
INNOVATIVE CRAFTS
Spark ingenuity and create new crafts each Thursday. Crafts ongoing, come and go. Wylie Rec Center July 5, 12, 19, and 26 11 AM - 6 PM Ages: 7 Yrs + Rec Pass Required
FREEZER MONDAY
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Wylie Rec Center July 2, 9,16, 23, and 30 2 - 3 PM or until we run out
SCOOTER LACROSSE
Scoot and shoot. Work with your team to carry, pass, shoot, and catch during indoor scooter lacrosse. Wylie Rec Center July 11 12:30 - 2:30 PM Ages: 7 Yrs + Rec Pass Required
FUNOLOGY
Discover your inner mad scientist and make fun creations to take home. Wylie Sr Rec Center July 5 - Popped Bubble Art July 12 - Galaxy Stress Bottles July 19 - Crystal Garden July 26 - Flubber 1 - 2 PM Ages: 55 Yrs + Registration Required
PORCH POPS
Enjoy free popsicles from Steel City Pops, every Friday. Wylie Sr Rec Center July 6, 13, 20, and 27 12 - 1:30 PM or until we run out Ages: 55 Yrs + Sr Rec Center ID Required
GAGA BALL TOURNAMENT
Can you survive the pit? Dodge, strike, run, and out jump friends to become the Gaga champ. Wylie Rec Center July 13 12 - 1 PM Ages: 7 Yrs + Rec Pass Required
MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER
Enjoy back-to-back science-themed movies with friends. Grab a bag of complimentary popcorn and break for a slice of pizza at lunch. Wylie Sr Rec Center July 10 - Back to the Future I and II July 24 - Flubber and Honey I Shrunk the Kids 10 AM - 3 PM Ages: 55 Yrs + Registration Required
BUBBLE SOCCER
Bounce your way to a good time! Encased in a giant, inflatable bubble prepare to bounce, tumble, and roll through an action-packed game of soccer. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes. Games ongoing, come and go. Wylie Rec Center July 20 12:30 - 8 PM Ages: 7 Yrs + Rec Pass Required
BLACKLIGHT CLIMB AND GAME NIGHT
Glow with the flow. Make memories, try something new, and enjoy an unforgettable night with your friends and family. Glow under the blacklights and rock climb, engage in friendly competitions and contests, and play a variety of family-oriented games. White and neon-colored clothing recommended. Wear closed-toe shoes. Wylie Rec Center July 21 8:15 - 10:15 PM Ages: 3 Yrs + Registration Required $5
ARCHERY TAG
Ready. Aim. Fire. Dodge and shoot foam-tipped arrows, boost skills for shooting with accuracy and precision, and build strength as you compete in this action-packed game. Wear comfortable form-fitting clothing and tie back loose hair. Wylie Rec Center July 19 5:30 - 7:30 PM Ages: 7 Yrs + Rec Pass Required
9 SQUARE TOURNAMENT
How long can you be King Square? Challenge your friends to a tournament of 9 Square in the Air. Wylie Rec Center July 25 12:30 - 2:30 PM Ages: 7 Yrs + Rec Pass Required
VIDEO GAME EXTRAVAGANZA
Get your gaming on. Compete against friends and display your skills on a giant screen for your peers to watch. Wylie Rec Center July 26 5:30 - 7:30 PM Ages: 7 Yrs + Rec Pass Required
TALENT DISCOVERY
Enjoy an afternoon discovering the talents of your peers, or show off a few of your own during an open mic talent show. Performances limited to four minutes. Wylie Sr Rec Center July 31 1- 3 PM Ages: 55 Yrs + Registration Required
ADVENTURE CHALLENGE
Ready, set, race! Journey around the Rec Center with your partner to break codes, decipher detours, and complete a roadblock task to win the race. Wylie Rec Center July 12 12 - 1 PM Ages: 7 - 14 Registration Required
SNORE AND EXPLORE
Gain after-hour access to the Perot Museum for a kid-friendly sleepover chaperoned by Wylie Rec staff. Stimulate curiosity as you roam 11 exhibit halls, observe a 3D movie experience, be a part of a live science show, and participate in a late-night dance party. A pizza dinner, snacks, and a trip to IHOP for breakfast included. Register early. Limited space available. Questions? Contact Ally at Wylie Rec Center, Recreation@ WylieTexas.gov or 972-516-6360. Bring a sleeping bag, pillow, and necessary overnight toiletries. Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing. July 13 - 14 4:30 PM - 10:30 AM Ages: 9 - 13 Registration Required $75