ACTIVITY MENU W Y L I E PA R K S & R E C R E AT I O N • S P R I N G 202 1
ESPORTS 20 SUMMER CAMPS 6 AT-HOME ACTIVITY KITS 18 www.WylieTexas.gov
COVID-19 IMPACT ON RECREATION
ACTIVITIES
MESSAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY: All activities are published with hopeful optimism. Due to the pandemic, various aspects of offerings may be scaled, canceled, or changed with little to no notice. Visit our website for related information. www.WylieTexas.gov/Recreation > About Us > COVID-19
THE WYLIE
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CONTENTS
4 IN EVERY ISSUE Activity Index
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Expert Biographies
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Wylie Recreation Center
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Childcare 31 Senior Recreation Center 32 Wylie Parks
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Facility Rentals
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Locate & Connect
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AUTO RENEW REC PASS 28
Spring 2021 / April – June Wylie Parks & Recreation Activity Menu
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ACTIVITIES SPECIAL EVENTS 4 Summer Kickoff celebrations and Drive-Thru outings
SUMMER CAMPS 6 Stay active, busy and creative with sports, arts, and STEAM options
THE ARTS 14 Get into dance, fine art, crafts and more
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SPORTS INSTRUCTION 20 Perfect solutions for off-season training or sport introduction
HEALTH & FITNESS 22 Making “fun” and “social” part of your healthy lifestyle
OFFERS EARLY BIRD
REC PASS
5% discount is available for online registrations processed March 1 – 7.
15% discount is available to Rec Pass holders. May be combined with Early Bird discount when applicable for a 20% discount, March 1 – 7.
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SPECIAL
Parking Lot Bingo
EVENTS Drive-Thru Eggstravaganza
Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Staff PARD 4/2
1 – 2 PM
No Charge
Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Staff PARD
A hopping good time! Join in the Easter festivities with an egg hunt themed drive thru. Search for hidden eggs along the way, and play a curbside game for your chance to win a door prize. Snap a selfie with the Easter Bunny from your vehicle, take home a treat bag, and see your favorite Senior Rec staff peeps. Registration required. Register per person.
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Bingo is back! Drive in and join the fun from the comfort of your car or lawn chair. Receive your own single-use cards and follow along with the caller for a chance to win a door prize. Play multiple rounds in a creative and safe outdoor setting, weather permitting. Bring your own dabber, marker, or pen. Registration required. Register per person.
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Drive-Thru Summer Kickoff
Join us for Wylie Recreation and Smith Public Library’s summer spectacular drive-thru kickoff. Dance to the tunes of the DJ, snap a selfie with larger than life characters, and enjoy a delicious popsicle all from the safety of your car. Take home a swag bag filled with Summer Camps and Summer Learning Club information, activities, and more. Municipal Complex Parking Lot
Summertime Story Walk Take a stroll on the Municipal Complex Trail and read a kid-friendly short-story along the way. Story begins behind the Smith Public Library. June 7 – 11
Totally Rec’d Hunt
Grab your team, lace up your shoes, and pick up scavenger hunt instructions inside the Wylie Recreation Center or visit our website for a digital copy, www.wylietexas.gov/recreation. Successfully complete the hunt and receive a special summer swag pack door prize at the front desk. Wylie Recreation Center June 7 – 11
June 11 9:00 AM – 11:45 AM
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Cinco de Mayo Parking Lot Fiesta Nacho ordinary Cinco de Mayo fiesta. Join in the fun and games drive-thru style and indulge in a tasty taco on us. Take home a pinata-themed treat and spin the sombrero for a chance to win a door prize. Say a quick hello to your favorite staff then head home for an afternoon siesta. Registration required. Register per person. Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Staff PARD W
Popsicle Zumba Sweeten up your fitness routine! Dance your way through a fun, outdoor aerobics workout and cool down with a sweet frozen treat. This fusion of Latin and international music and dance creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective cardio session. Dance with style to great music, tone and sculpt the body, and burn a ton of calories while having a blast with friends. In the event of rain, class moves indoors. Please check in at the Front Desk. Ages: 12 Yrs + Sa
5/1
10:30 – 11:30 AM
$9
12 – 1 PM
No Charge
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Go Nuts for Donuts Drive-Thru Donut worry, be happy! In honor of National Donut Day, celebrate with us drive-thru style. Kick-off the morning with friendly faces and drive in for a delicious breakfast treat. Because, well who doesn’t love donuts! Registration required. Register per person. Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Staff PARD F
Wylie Recreation Center / Erin Larew
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6/4
9:30 – 10:30 AM
No Charge
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VIRTUAL CELEBRATIONS Shoe Box Parade Check out the Library’s Facebook and Youtube pages @SmithPublicLibrary as we celebrate the launch to summer with a unique twist on a parade. June 7
10:00 AM
Recreation Center Summer Highlights
Amy Pagan on Facebook Live
Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for virtual summer camp demos, instructor meet-n-greets, and more.
Join artist Amy Pagan on Facebook Live and create art inspired by animals with tails in celebration of the summer learning theme “Tails and Tales.”
June 8 & 10
10:00 AM
Facebook Live @SmithPublicLibrary June 9 2:00 PM
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SUMMER CAMPS
Gaming Island
Summertime Sewing
Are you the next Video Game Champion? Improve hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and selfconfidence. Dominate the racetrack in Mario Kart, knock out your opponents in Smash Bros, and fight off the zombie horde in Minecraft. Prizes given out daily to the Champions!
Sew what? Learn about sewing machines, thread, fabric, seams, and bobbins. Enhance fine motor skills, boost reading comprehension, and apply math while making an oven mitt, pillows, pin cushion, and more. Snacks included. Bring sewing machine; a few available upon request.
Ages: 7 – 14 Yrs
Ages: 8 – 16 Yrs
Wylie Recreation Center / 8Bit Education
Wylie Recreation Center / Amber Smith
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5/26 – 5/27 1 – 4 PM
$75
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Comic Creator Be the hero of a comic book. Encourage artistic abilities, boost imagination, and enhance communication skills. Bring your vision to life with storytelling and photo editing. Star in the comic, write the script, take the photos, and edit them into an epic comic book. Take home printed comic book. $10 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class
Sloth Sewing Drop it like a sloth. Make a sloth oven mitt, plush, lovie, and more. $25 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. M - Th
9 AM – 12 PM
$129 + supply fee
You had me at aloe. Design and produce a cactus pillow, succulent pin cushion, and a burlap banner with appliqued succulents and cacti. $20 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. 6/21 – 6/24
9 AM – 12 PM
$129 + supply fee
Wylie Recreation Center / 8Bit Education M - Th
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6/7 – 6/10
1 – 4 PM
$139 + supply fee
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Succulents and Cacti
M - Th
Ages: 7 – 12 Yrs
6/7 – 6/10
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Basketball Skills & Games Take it to the net. Develop basketball skills and fine-tune fundamentals. Boost physical and mental endurance, improve abilities, and enhance teamwork. Compete in a series of challenges, drills, and games to refine footwork, agility, and overall fitness. Work with a team to enhance your leadership skills, and participate in a basketball tournament. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.
EXCLUSIVE OFFERS Camp Early Registration
10% 3/1 to 4/15
Camp Promo Registration
5%
Rec Pass Discount
15% Rec Pass holders
4/16 to 5/7
Camp Discounts may be combined with Rec Pass Discount.
Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Staff PARD M - Th
6/21 – 6/24
9 AM – 12 PM
$105
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Game Design Jr.
Forensic Investigators Unravel the mystery. Investigate evidence and materials to analyze fingerprints, impressions, and imprints. Enhance leadership skills, increase critical thinking, and master communication. Decipher the clues of ransom notes, lie detector tests, and other evidence to identify the perpetrator. $25 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Ages: 7 – 14 Yrs 6/21 – 6/24
Ages: 6 – 10 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / 8Bit Education
Wylie Recreation Center / Engineering For Kids® M - Th
Dream of creating a video game? Gain technical confidence while programming movements, procedures, and controls. Learn how to make your very own custom 2D side scroller video game. Produce an interactive story, design levels, and breathe life into your virtual characters. Take home your finished two level game.
9 AM – 12 PM
$115 + supply fee
M - Th
6/7 – 6/10
9 AM – 12 PM
$139
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UAV Drones Take to the sky! Brainstorm new ideas and use sketching and coding to construct rockets, rocket fuel, and a lunar lander. Collaborate with a team, enhance problem-solving, and boost critical thinking while building custom drones with out-of-thisworld robotic technology. $25 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Engineering For Kids® M - Th
6/21 – 6/24
1 – 4 PM
$119 + supply fee
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Young Entrepreneur Think big. Gain introduction to and understanding of business, financial, and marketing basics. Work with a team to identify problems, find solutions, and spark creativity. Dream up a product or service, market your idea, and create a commercial to sell your idea. Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Challenge Island M - Th
6/21 – 6/24
1 – 4 PM
$109
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Friday Workshop Plunge into exciting brain-teasing activities while gaining knowledge, new skills, and friendship. Choose mini workshops that introduce science, art, math, sports, and more. Experiment with a variety of tools, equipment, and materials and learn how to apply your new skills to everyday life.
Italian Landscapes Buongiorno! Take your artistic talent to the next level with watercolors and acrylic paints. Unleash creativity and create a serene Italian landscape and a colorful Riviera sunset. Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Sandy Elkins F
5/28
9 AM – 12 PM
$29
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Rock Climbing Get a hold of rock climbing. Build confidence, enhance problem-solving skills, and fine-tune communication methods. Learn basic climbing techniques, become familiar with equipment, and practice tying three different knots. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes. Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Staff PARD
Frozen Dance Let it go! Discover the art of dance and explore the basics of ballet, tumbling, and creative movement. Participate in games, crafts, and imaginative play to uncover poise, grace, and etiquette. Perform a dance based off the popular movie with your group at the end of camp. $7 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Wear leotard and tights, or a princess/ prince costume, and ballet and tap shoes. Bring water and snack. Wylie Recreation Center / Anderson Performing Arts 6/7 – 6/10
6/4
9 AM – 12 PM
$29
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Sizzling Summer Sand and sun, summer has begun. Imagine your toes in the sand while depicting white, sandy beaches, beautiful sunsets, and more. Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Sandy Elkins F
6/18
9 AM – 12 PM
$29
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Space Odyssey
Ages: 3 – 6 Yrs M - Th
F
9 – 10:30 AM
$95 + supply fee
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Mission Control Center, do you copy? Explore the stars using scratch software. Discover alien life in outer space, and program a rocket for blastoff. Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Engineering with Kids®
EXCLUSIVE OFFERS Camp Early Registration
10% 3/1 to 4/15
Camp Promo Registration
5%
Rec Pass Discount
15% Rec Pass holders
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6/25
9 AM – 12 PM
$29
4/16 to 5/7
Camp Discounts may be combined with Rec Pass Discount.
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Pet Palooza
Wizards, Spells, and Potions Attention Witches, Wizards, and Muggles! Spark creativity, boost critical thinking, and improve social skills. During STEAM challenges, discover elasticity, produce chemical reactions, and experience product design. Construct your own magic wand, create enchanted snitches, invent catapults, and combine magic potions.
Totally pawsome! Collaborate with your team to design an outrageous pet world. Foster creativity, fine-tune problem-solving skills, and enhance communication. Engineer pet-friendly playgrounds, grooming spas, and veterinarian offices. Then, build a posh pet house for your furry friend.
Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs
Wylie Recreation Center / Challenge Island
Wylie Recreation Center / Challenge Island
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5/26 – 5/27 9 AM – 12 PM
$75
$75
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Creative Cooking
The next all-around athlete is you! Develop strength and fitness while having fun. Improve motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and endurance while learning about proper nutrition and the rules of sports. Crosstrain using obstacle courses, dodgeball, soccer, basketball, and other exciting agility games. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes. Bring water and snack. Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs
Food quality not food quantity. Discover kitchen and food safety, meal preparation, and study international cuisines. Experiment with different flavors and ingredients to create a variety of tasty meals. Work with a chef and take your culinary skills to the next level. Enjoy eating the delicious treats you prepared at the end of each class. Ages: 10 – 16 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Chefsville®
Tween Cooking
Wylie Recreation Center / Staff PARD 9 AM – 12 PM
5/26 – 5/27 1 – 4 PM
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Sport Performance and Games
Tu W Th 6/1 – 6/3
Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs
$79
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Become comfortable in the kitchen. Learn essential cooking terminology, discover healthy nutrition options, and how to plan and cook delicious meals for yourself. $25 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. M - Th
6/7 – 6/10
1 – 4 PM
$135 + supply fee
QUESTIONS? Recreation@WylieTexas.Gov | 972-516-6340 | Wylie Parks & Recreation
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Esports Challenge
Road Trip USA
Game on! Welcome to the world of competitive, organized video gaming. Discover character development, video gameplay, tournament playing, and more. Boost confidence, enhance teamwork skills, and increase hand-eye coordination during multiplayer sport competition. Communicate with your team to skillfully execute problems, create solutions, and improve your game.
Hit the open road! Rev up the RV for a cross country STEAM adventure. Unleash creativity, enhance problem-solving skills, and embrace an adventurous spirit. Work with your team to engineer the Statue of Liberty, Golden Gate Bridge, Hawaiian volcanoes, and more. Fuel imagination with excursions, experiments, and eccentric escapades.
Ages: 10 – 15 Yrs
Wylie Recreation Center / Challenge Island
Wylie Recreation Center / Code Armadillo M - Th
6/14 – 6/17
1 – 4 PM
$129
Tu W Th 6/1 – 6/3
Ages: 10 – 15 Yrs
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Attention! Entrepreneurs wanted. Inspire innovation, unleash creativity, and foster an entrepreneurial spirit. Work with a team daily to design, create, and open a new business. Present your new, innovative business to the peer sharks. Persuade the sharks to green light your business opening and receive entrepreneurial success. Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Challenge Island
Wylie Recreation Center / Code Armadillo
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$95
STEAM Tank Entrepreneur
Level up. Engage in organized, multiplayer sport competition through video games. Discover advanced player development, and graphic and website design basics. Comprehend game play and complex strategies to progress your team to the next level. Uncover the tips and tricks to building a successful Esports team.
6/28 – 7/1
9 AM – 12 PM
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Varsity Esports Challenge
M - Th
Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs
1 – 4 PM
$129
Tu W Th 6/1 – 6/3
1 – 4 PM
$95
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Multi-Sport Allstars Be a champion. Try your hand at a new sport and enhance physical fitness, boost leadership skills, and advance coordination. Develop essential skills, comprehend rules, and participate in game play for a variety of sports. Discover basketball, soccer, track and field, and more in one cohesive setting. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes. Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Sky Hawks W Th
5/26 – 5/27 9 AM – 12 PM
$75
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Baseball Essentials Swing for the fences. Gain the fundamentals to increase your skills on the baseball diamond. Conquer teamwork skills, enhance proper baseball mechanics, and improve overall discipline. Cover fielding, hitting, throwing, and game-time situations through a variety of drills, games, and scenarios. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.
Baseball Tots
Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Sky Hawks M - Th
6/7 – 6/10
9 AM – 12 PM
$129
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Track and Field Flyers Don’t just chase dreams ... run them down! Focus on proper body control, advance overall fitness, and increase endurance for track and field day success. Discover stretching and cool-down methods, build foot work skills, and enhance running gait. Explore a variety of track and field events including javelin, discus, hurdles, long jump, relays, and more. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.
Hit it out of the park! Step up to the plate and grasp motor skills, ignite teamwork, and boost overall coordination. Discover baseball basics and learn proper technique for throwing, catching, hitting, and more. Engage in drills and activities in a group setting to boost confidence on the diamond. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes. Ages: 4 – 6 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Sky Hawks M - Th
6/7 – 6/10
1 – 2:30 PM
$89
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Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Sky Hawks M - Th
6/14 – 6/17
9 AM – 12 PM
$129
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Spike Volleyball Pass. Set. Spike. Improve hand-eye coordination, boost footwork, and enhance leadership skills while participating in exciting games, drills, and friendly competitions. Conquer serving, passing, spiking, blocking and playing defense while you practice the rules and fundamentals of volleyball. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes. Bring a pair of knee pads.
EXCLUSIVE OFFERS Camp Early Registration
10% 3/1 to 4/15
Camp Promo Registration
5%
Rec Pass Discount
15% Rec Pass holders
4/16 to 5/7
Camp Discounts may be combined with Rec Pass Discount.
Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Sky Hawks M - Th
6/28 – 7/1
9 AM – 12 PM
$129
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QUESTIONS? Recreation@WylieTexas.Gov | 972-516-6340 | Wylie Parks & Recreation
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SUMMER CAMPS Mini Hoopsters Slam dunk! Improve basketball basics, develop coordination, and make new friends on the court. Focus on fundamentals and discover dribbling, shooting, passing, and more. Adjustable hoops and age-appropriate sized basketballs provide the right amount of challenge. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes. Ages: 4 – 6 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Sky Hawks M - Th
6/14 – 6/17
1 – 2:30 PM
$89
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Drawing Workshop Are you a fan of drawing and expressing your artistic talent? Enhance fine motor skills, increase concentration, develop visual-spatial skills, and stimulate your creativity. Use a variety of mediums such as colored pencils, chalk pastels, and markers to discover perspective, shading, and symmetry. Ages: 5 – 11 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Young Rembrandts®
Anime and Manga Explore the visual language of anime while learning to draw. Create illustrations influenced by popular Japanese anime and manga themes. Color cartoons with expressive personalities that jump off the page. M - Th
Magic Adventures Welcome to the world of magic. Inspire curiosity, build self confidence, and develop fine motor skills through an introduction to magic. Receive hands on instruction and discover magic tricks, acts, and skits. Perform your unique magic show with custom props and one-of-a-kind showmanship to your peers. Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Dal Sanders Tu W Th 6/1 – 6/3
9 AM – 12 PM
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Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Challenge Island 1 – 4 PM
$139
$119
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Adventures in Art Young Picassos! Explore color theory, perspective, and various brushstrokes. Utilize oil paint, acrylic, watercolors, charcoal, and pastels to create landscapes, bridges, birds, and more. Bring paper towels, a box to put an 8x10 painting in, and dress to mess. Wylie Recreation Center / Sandy Elkins
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Brush up on depicting our feathered friends. Paint a fabulous flamingo, an opulent owl, a happy hummingbird, and more. $45 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Tu W Th 6/1 – 6/3
1 – 4 PM
$55 + supply fee
Ooey, gooey, squishy slime extravaganza! Enhance critical thinking, solve scientific problems, and stimulate creativity with fun-loving gloop. Discover the science behind slime and create 10 different types of playful polymers including, bubbly, fluffy, foamy, and more. Put your slime to the test and see who can create the best consistency, texture, and stretch. Ages: 5 – 10 Yrs
10% 3/1 to 4/15
Wylie Recreation Center / Challenge Island
Camp Promo Registration
5%
M - Th
Rec Pass Discount
15% Rec Pass holders
4/16 to 5/7
6/28 – 7/1
9 AM – 12 PM
$129
Camp Discounts may be combined with Rec Pass Discount.
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Slimetopia
Camp Early Registration
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Beautiful Birds
Blast from the past! Ignite creativity, improve leadership skills, and let your imagination run wild. Work with peers to create a time machine and transform to a different decade daily. Conduct science experiments, engineer pop culture products, discover technology from the past, and build iconic toys.
6/14 – 6/17
9 AM – 12 PM
Ages: 6 – 13 Yrs $99
Retro STEAM Explorers
M - Th
6/14 – 6/17
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STEAM Space Quest
Virtual Game Creation
3 ... 2 ... 1 ... blast off! STEAM across the universe with new friends, generate creativity, and boost problemsolving skills. Engineer your own mission control station, launch a rocket, and recreate the moon. Soar through the planets, discover the stars, and identify comets with STEAM principals.
Take gaming to the next level. Transform your ideas into a virtual video game. Advance coding skills, comprehend programming language, and cultivate creativity. Dream, code, and build your storyboard, characters, and levels. Test out new video games against your peers. Take home your completed video game creation.
Ages: 5 – 10 Yrs
Ages: 10 – 15 Yrs
Wylie Recreation Center / Challenge Island M - Th
6/28 – 7/1
1 – 4 PM
$119
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Wylie Recreation Center / Code Armadillo M - Th
Cheer and Yell Leaders
6/14 – 6/17
9 AM – 12 PM
$129
Scratch Coding
Go. Fight. Win! Gain confidence, improve balance, and increase strength while leading the crowd and supporting the home team. Practice chants and cheers, grasp jumping techniques, and learn proper hand and body movements. Focus on fun while learning about leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.
Eat. Sleep. Code. Repeat. Cultivate critical thinking, fine-tune code readability, and unleash programming creativity. Utilize Scratch programming to build a foundation of coding knowledge. Work on individualized projects to make different styles of video games and animations. Take home completed projects.
Ages: 5 – 12 Yrs
Ages: 10 – 15 Yrs
Wylie Recreation Center / Sky Hawks
Wylie Recreation Center / Code Armadillo
M - Th
6/28 – 7/1
1 – 4 PM
$129
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M - Th
6/28 – 7/1
9 AM – 12 PM
$129
QUESTIONS? Recreation@WylieTexas.Gov | 972-516-6340 | Wylie Parks & Recreation
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AT-HOME KITS Stay recreation-connected with at-home activity kits: Wreath Making, Card Making, Model Masters, Craft Corner, and new Rec Kids Activity Kits! See page 18 for activity descriptions.
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DJ Beats Remix! Discover new skills and techniques to mix, scratch, and match beats and music. Foster creativity, and excite in a new challenge while building confidence, and exploring multiple genres of music. Explore the technology and programs needed to engineer sounds. Laptop, turntable, and equipment provided. Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / The American DJ Company Tu Tu Tu
4/6 – 4/27 5/4 – 5/25 6/1 – 6/22
5:30 – 6:30 PM 5:30 – 6:30 PM 5:30 – 6:30 PM
$99 $99 $99
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In Full Bloom Sow beautiful. Unearth gardening basics, proper plant upkeep techniques, and discover the needed amount of sunlight for plants to flourish. Study soil chemistry and mix the perfect soil for plants to thrive. Learn to care for perennials, annuals, succulents, and more. Take home a new plant each week. Plants vary each week depending on season. Parent and child participation encouraged. Register per person. Ages: 8 Yrs + Wylie Recreation Center / Kate Philippi W W W
4/7 – 4/28 5/5 – 5/26 6/2 – 6/23
5:30 – 6:30 PM 5:30 – 6:30 PM 5:30 – 6:30 PM
$39 $39 $39
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Piano Step aside, Mozart Jr. in training! Understand the layout of the piano keys and gain knowledge in proper playing techniques, note recognition, and the fundamentals of music theory. Discover songs that encourage self-expression, creativity, and ingenuity. Collaborate with your peers and practice group performance skills. $5 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Ages: 8 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Rich Verde
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Sewing A stitch in time saves nine, or sew they say. Enhance fine motor skills, boost reading comprehension, and apply math. Learn to read and follow directions, then cut and pin fabric. Discover how to operate a sewing machine to make a zipper pouch and beach bag. $10 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Bring sewing machine; a few available upon request. Ages: 8 – 16 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Amber Smith
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REC PASS HOLDERS SAVE 20%
4/12 – 4/26
4:30 – 5:30 PM
$59 + supply fee
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4:30 – 5:30 PM
$59 + supply fee
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Beach Bag M
5/3 – 5/17
ON MOST ACTIVITIES DURING EARLY BIRD ONLINE REGISTRATION: MARCH 1 – 7
EARLY BIRD SAVE 5%
REC PASS SAVE 15%
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Basic Floral Design Fill your world with color. Under the guidance of a professional florist, design a floral masterpiece by combining colors, choosing proper flower combinations, and creating the right balance. Make anything from quaint corsages to beautiful arrangements for your home. All supplies provided. Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Kate Philippi M M M
4/5 5/3 6/7
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM $9 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM $9 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM $9
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Gardening Embrace your green thumb. Learn and share gardening tips while socializing with friends. Grow your very own fruits and vegetables alongside a skilled instructor. Gain valuable plant care tips. Seeds, tools, and soil provided. Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Kate Philippi M M M
4/5 5/3 6/7
9:30 – 10:30 AM 9:30 – 10:30 AM 9:30 – 10:30 AM
$5 $5 $5
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Cooking Craze Food quality not food quantity. Discover kitchen and food safety, meal preparation, and study international cuisines. Experiment with different flavors and ingredients to create a variety of tasty meals. Work with a chef and take your culinary skills to the next level. Enjoy eating the delicious treats you prepared at the end of each class. $12 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.
Good Yarns
Ages: 7 – 14 Yrs
Ages: 55 Yrs +
Get hooked. Chain, slip stitch, and double crochet your next craft project. Learn the basic steps of crochet while experimenting with a variety of color schemes and textures. Take home a great handmade project and the skills to make many more. All supplies provided.
Wylie Recreation Center / Chefsville®
Senior Recreation Center / Michelle Stone
Burger Bar
Beginner
Sa
4/10
10 AM – 12 PM
$19 + supply fee
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M M M
10 AM – 12 PM
$19 + supply fee
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Intermediate
Cinco de Mayo Sa
5/8
M M M
4/12 5/10 6/28
4/19 5/17 6/21
10 – 11 AM 10 – 11 AM 10 – 11 AM
No Charge No Charge No Charge
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10 – 11 AM 10 – 11 AM 10 – 11 AM
No Charge No Charge No Charge
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EARLY BIRD SAVE 5% 16
REC PASS SAVE 15%
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Guitar
Rock On
Don’t fret, conquer guitar! Understand the layout and functions of the guitar fingerboard, grow music literacy skills, recognize notes, and boost rhythm. Practice solo performances and collaborate with your peers to develop ensemble concert skills. Learn to play a repertoire of classical, jazz, and popular guitar music. Bring acoustic guitar.
#WylieRocks. Join in the painted-rock craze that provides creative time with friends. Turn plain rocks into works of art in this award-winning program. Follow step-by-step painting instruction to create a beautiful addition for your home garden or the Senior Rec Center’s Inspirational Rock Garden. All supplies provided.
Ages: 8 – 12 Yrs
Ages: 55 Yrs +
Wylie Recreation Center / Rich Verde
Senior Recreation Center / Pam Little
Beginner
W W W
Th Th Th Th Th Th
4/1 – 4/22 5/6 – 5/27 6/3 – 6/24 4/1 – 4/22 5/6 – 5/27 6/3 – 6/24
4:30 – 5 PM 4:30 – 5 PM 4:30 – 5 PM 5:50 – 6:20 PM 5:50 – 6:20 PM 5:50 – 6:20 PM
$65 $65 $49 $65 $65 $65
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5:10 – 5:40 PM 5:10 – 5:40 PM 5:10 – 5:40 PM 6:30 – 7 PM 6:30 – 7 PM 6:30 – 7 PM
$65 $65 $65 $65 $65 $65
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Intermediate Th Th Th Th Th Th
4/1 – 4/22 5/6 – 5/27 6/3 – 6/24 4/1 – 4/22 5/6 – 5/27 6/3 – 6/24
4/7 5/5 6/2
10 – 11:30 AM 10 – 11:30 AM 10 – 11:30 AM
No Charge No Charge No Charge
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Third Monday Book Bunch Social networking and a good book ... virtual edition. Immerse yourself in a good story with friends. Discuss thrilling tales, mysterious manuscripts, and awe-inspiring adventures. Paperback books selected a month in advance by the group based on group discussion and interest. Ages: 55 Yrs + Virtual Rec Center / Staff PARD M M M
4/19 5/17 6/21
12:30 – 1:30 PM 12:30 – 1:30 PM 12:30 – 1:30 PM
No Charge No Charge No Charge
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ARTS
AT-HOME
KITS Rec Kid Activity Kits
Tutus and Tap Tap, twist, and twirl. Young dancers increase coordination, enhance balance, and improve confidence as you plié, chassé, and pirouette across the floor. Learn the techniques needed to build a foundation in ballet, tap, and rhythm. Enjoy a variety of fun equipment such as balls, hula hoops, and mats. Wear black leotard, white tights, and ballet and tap shoes. Ages: 2 – 4 Yrs 4/6 – 4/27 5/4 – 5/25 6/1 – 6/22 4/6 – 4/27 5/4 – 5/25 6/1 – 6/22
5:15 – 5:45 PM 5:15 – 5:45 PM 5:15 – 5:45 PM 5:45 – 6:15 PM 5:45 – 6:15 PM 5:45 – 6:15 PM
$45 $45 $45 $45 $45 $45
Ages: 5 – 12 Yrs Virtual Rec Center / Staff PARD
Spring Activity Box 4/1 – 6/30
Wylie Recreation Center / Anderson Performing Arts Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu
Unbox creativity! Unleash innovation, try new STEAM activities, and boost problem-solving skills. Create a keepsake, engage in an art project, try out a new science experiment, and stay busy with activity booklets. Kit includes step-by-step instructions and all supplies needed for activities to do at home. Pick-up at Wylie Recreation Center during open hours. Curbside pick-up also available at Recreation Center, call Front Desk upon arrival.
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$19
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STEAM Enrichment Kit 5/1 – 6/30
Camp At-Home Kit 6/1 – 6/30
Craft Corner Kit Ballet and Tap Combo Discover the dancer within. Enhance overall body control, improve confidence, and increase strength through progressive movements. Learn fun and artistic choreography that emphasizes technique, coordination, and creativity. Study proper foot placement, dance terminology, and body alignment while learning the fundamentals of ballet and tap. Wear black leotard, white tights, and ballet and tap shoes. Wylie Recreation Center / Anderson Performing Arts
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4/6 – 4/27 5/4 – 5/25 6/1 – 6/22
Ages: 55 Yrs + Virtual Rec Center / Debra Meyer
Ages: 5 – 10 Yrs Tu Tu Tu
Get crafty. Create one-of-a-kind treasures to keep or share with your friends and family. Discover a fun hobby, learn a new skill, or brush up on an old one at home. Quick and easy projects include something for everyone. Kit includes all supplies and printed instructions. Home delivery for Wylie residents available. Alternatively, pick-up at Wylie Senior Recreation Center during open hours.
6:15 – 7 PM 6:15 – 7 PM 6:15 – 7 PM
$55 $55 $55
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4/1 – 6/30 5/1 – 6/30 6/1 – 6/30
$5 $5 $5
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Card Making Kit Think outside the card store. Create your own greeting cards at home. Embellish paper with stamps, stickers, folds, fonts and more. Get step-bystep instructions and craft two unique, personalized cards for friends and family. Kit includes all supplies, and printed instructions. Home delivery for Wylie residents available. Alternatively, pickup at Wylie Senior Recreation Center during open hours. Ages: 55 Yrs + Virtual Rec Center / Angela Daniel 4/1 – 6/30 5/1 – 6/30 6/1 – 6/30
$5 $5 $5
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Wreath Making Kit Deck out your door. Create a beautiful themed wreath using a variety of textures, ribbon, and décor in the comfort of your own home. Learn how to select and place stems and color for a balanced and whimsical look. Display it for your neighbors to see or surprise a friend with a unique handmade gift. Kit includes all supplies, glue gun sticks, printed instructions, and a link to video instructions. Glue gun not included. Home delivery for Wylie residents available. Alternatively, pick-up at Wylie Senior Recreation Center during open hours.
Questions? Contact staff at
Recreation@WylieTexas.gov or 972-516-6340.
Ages: 55 Yrs + Virtual Rec Center / Angela Daniel
Model Masters Release your inner craftsman. Glue, hammer, and paint wood model kits into custom works of art while progressing at your own pace. Enjoy a new pastime, enhance dexterity, and create a model masterpiece. New project featured each month. Kit includes all supplies and printed instructions. Home delivery for Wylie residents available. Alternatively, pick-up at Wylie Senior Recreation Center during open hours.
$9 $9 $9
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Ages: 55 Yrs + Virtual Rec Center / Matt Kruse 4/1 – 6/30 5/1 – 6/30 6/1 – 6/30
4/1 – 6/30 5/1 – 6/30 6/1 – 6/30
$5 $5 $5
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EARLY BIRD SAVE 5%
REC PASS SAVE 15%
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SPORTS
INSTRUCTION Esports Game on! Welcome to the world of competitive, organized video gaming. Discover character development, video gameplay, tournament playing, and more. Boost confidence, enhance teamwork skills, and increase hand-eye coordination during multiplayer sport competition. Communicate with your team to skillfully execute problems, create solutions, and improve your game. Ages: 9 – 15 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Code Armadillo M
4/5 – 4/26
5:30 – 6:30 PM
$55
11615
Varsity Esports Level up. Engage in organized, multiplayer sport competition through video games. Discover advanced player development, and graphic and website design basics. Comprehend game play and complex strategies to progress your team to the next level. Uncover the tips and tricks to building a successful Esports team. Wylie Recreation Center / Code Armadillo 5/3 – 5/24
5:30 – 6:30 PM
$55
11616
Minecraft Esports Two worlds collide. Explore the realm of Minecraft with an Esports twist. Collaborate with your peers to solve community problems, compete in speed, creativity, and design building battles. Enhance creativity, discover delegation tactics, and develop effective game strategies with a team. Wylie Recreation Center / Code Armadillo
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6/7 – 6/28
5:30 – 6:30 PM
$55
Ages: 8 – 14 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Staff PARD Th Th Th
4/1 – 4/22 5/6 – 5/27 6/3 – 6/24
5:30 – 6:15 PM 5:30 – 6:15 PM 5:30 – 6:15 PM
$35 $35 $35
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Master the Ryubukai Okinawan art of self-defense that employs hand strikes and kicks with swift and calculated movements used to disable or subdue an opponent. Focus on the flow of movement, sparring, and weapons while attaining discipline, self-control, and physical fitness. No Beginner class 05/26. No Advanced class 05/27. Ages: 7 – 14 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Dan Thompson
Beginner W
Ages: 9 – 15 Yrs M
Take aim. Gain skills for shooting with accuracy and precision. Develop self-confidence, increase coordination, and build strength. Practice the steps of proper shooting technique, learn range setup, and become familiar with the various parts of the bow. Wear comfortable fitted clothing and tie back loose hair.
Karate
Ages: 9 – 15 Yrs M
Archery
11617
4/7 – 6/16* 6:30 – 8 PM *No class 5/26.
$79
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$79
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Advanced Th
4/8 – 6/17* 6:30 – 8 PM *No class 5/27.
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Energy Blasters
Soccer Sparks
Let’s get moving! Burn off energy and meet new friends during fun, interactive sport play. Enhance fitness with quality physical activity, develop motor skills, and boost confidence. Engage in comprehensive and age-appropriate physical education games and competitions. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.
Kick-it. Magnify overall physical development and coordination in a low-pressure, high-skill learning environment. Develop soccer and social skills participating as a group in a structured activity. Enhance dribbling, passing, shooting, and active teamwork strategies. Tennis shoes only. No cleats.
Ages: 5 – 10 Yrs
Ages: 2 – 3 Yrs
Wylie Recreation Center / Staff PARD
Wylie Recreation Center / Soccer Sparks
W W
4/7 – 4/28 5/5 – 5/26
3:45 – 5:15 PM 3:45 – 5:15 PM
$39 $39
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$69 $69
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$69 $69
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$69 $69
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Wylie Recreation Center / Soccer Sparks
Pass. Set. Spike! Discover the new net sport similar to volleyball. Learn rules and game play, practice the fundamentals of serving, hitting, and spiking, and develop skills to hit the ball off the net so that the opposing team cannot successfully return it. Engage in active games, drills, and friendly competitions. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes. Ages: 7 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Matthew Burrows 4/1 – 4/22 5/6 – 5/27 6/3 – 6/24
4/5 – 5/3 4:15 – 4:45 PM 5/17 – 6/21* 4:15 – 4:45 PM **No class 5/31.
Ages: 4 – 5 Yrs
Roundnet
Th Th Th
M M
4:30 – 5:15 PM 4:30 – 5:15 PM 4:30 – 5:15 PM
$35 $35 $35
M M
4/5 – 5/3 4:50 – 5:35 PM 5/17 – 6/21* 4:50 – 5:35 PM **No class 5/31.
Ages: 6 – 9 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Soccer Sparks M M
4/5 – 5/3 5:40 – 6:25 PM 5/17 – 6/21* 5:40 – 6:25 PM **No class 5/31.
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Wylie Recreation Center / Soccer Sparks M M
4/5 – 5/3 6:30 – 7:15 PM 5/17 – 6/21* 6:30 – 7:15 PM **No class 5/31.
Volleyball Bump, set, and spike. Get a handle on ball control, develop self-confidence, and learn to work strategically as a team. Practice basic volleyball skills like digging, spiking, and serving. Move through various rotations and plays individually and as a team. Bring a pair of kneepads. Ages: 7 – 11 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Gina Katin W W W
4/7 – 4/28 5/5 – 5/26 6/2 – 6/23
5:30 – 6:30 PM 5:30 – 6:30 PM 5:30 – 6:30 PM
$45 $45 $45
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$45 $45 $45
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Ages: 12 – 16 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Gina Katin W W W
4/7 – 4/28 5/5 – 5/26 6/2 – 6/23
6:30 – 7:30 PM 6:30 – 7:30 PM 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Advanced Ages: 10 – 16 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Gina Katin W W W
4/7 – 4/28 5/5 – 5/26 6/2 – 6/23
7:35 – 8:35 PM 7:35 – 8:35 PM 7:35 – 8:35 PM
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HEALTH & FITNESS Chair Yoga Namaste. Improve your mind, balance, flexibility, and strength during a low-impact, easy-to-follow cardio workout that incorporates a DVD with live instruction. With the aid of a chair, resistance training, and stretching, learn to relax your mind and body, promoting active mindfulness and meditation. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes. Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Staff PARD F F F
4/9 – 4/30 5/7 – 5/28 6/4 – 6/25
1:30 – 2:15 PM 1:30 – 2:15 PM 1:30 – 2:15 PM
No Charge No Charge No Charge
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CPR and First Aid Training
Wednesday Walkers Get moving and burn some extra calories. Join your fellow walking enthusiasts and a Senior Rec Center staff member for a mile-long walk around Community Park. Weather permitting. Walkers will meet in front of the Senior Rec Center.
Ages: 12 Yrs +
Ages: 55 Yrs +
Wylie Recreation Center / Francisco Carrero
Senior Recreation Center / Staff PARD W W W W W W W W W W W W W
4/7 4/14 4/21 4/28 5/5 5/12 5/19 5/26 6/2 6/9 6/16 6/23 6/30
Be a life saver. Discover the tools needed to react efficiently in a high-stress situation. Identify when an emergency occurs and when CPR, AED, or first aid is needed. Use real-life scenarios and hands-on practice to be prepared to provide aid if presented with a life-threatening emergency. Learn first aid, AED, and proper CPR techniques for infants, children, and adults. Optional $10 Certification Card fee paid to instructor at class.
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4/17 5/22 6/12
9 – 11:30 AM 9 – 11:30 AM 9 – 11:30 AM
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EARLY BIRD SAVE 5%
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$45 $45 $45
REC PASS SAVE 15%
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FLEX REG
FITNESS
Pick the individual class dates you want.
Yoga Beneficial for all fitness and experience levels, yoga produces a feeling of well-being and bodyawareness. Improve circulation, elongate muscles, and settle your mind. This total mind-body workout features cardiovascular conditioning, functional strength, flexibility, muscle balance, and relaxation. No prior yoga experience necessary. Ages: 13 Yrs + Wylie Recreation Center / Patti Bradley M W
9:30 – 10:30 AM
$9 / Class Meeting
Boot Camp
Zumba Ditch the workout and join the party. This fusion of Latin and international music and dance creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective cardio session. The routines feature interval training techniques with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Lose yourself in energetic moves while shaping up.
Ages: 13 Yrs + Wylie Recreation Center / Leslie Williams
Ages: 13 Yrs + Wylie Recreation Center / Erin Larew Tu Th
Need a workout boost? Power up to the next level of strength, stability, and endurance. Target the entire body with calisthenics, core workouts, cardio exercises, and weight training. Feel good about fitness. Working out with a group promotes enhanced energy levels, reduces stress, and increases your commitment to a fitness routine.
6:15 – 7:15 PM
$6 / Class Meeting
M W Sa
5:15 – 6:15 PM 9 AM – 10 AM
$6 / Class meeting $6 / Class Meeting
Gentle Flow Yoga
Zumba Gold
Gentle Flow Yoga offers guided instruction that welcomes all fitness and experience levels. Gain muscle strength, improve core balance, and increase overall relaxation through essential yoga poses and breathing techniques. Coordinate breathing with movement to improve mental and physical health and release stress. No prior yoga experience necessary.
Ditch the workout and join the party. This fusion of Latin and international music and dance creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective cardio session. The routines feature interval training techniques with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Lose yourself in energetic moves while shaping up. Ages: 13 Yrs +
Ages: 13 Yrs +
Senior Recreation Center / Lori Jaynes
Wylie Recreation Center / Katharine Isbell
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M W
6:30 – 7:30 PM
1:30 – 2:30 PM
$3 / Class Meeting
$7 / Class Meeting
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ACTIVITY
INDEX
COVID-19 impact on Recreation Activities: Due to the pandemic, some activity locations may be modified to meet outdoors ( ) or online (:) if needed.
R
Location modifications will be communicated to all registered participants in the event of change.
dventures in Art, 12 : A
R Archery, 20 allet and Tap Combo, 18 : B
R Basketball Essentials, 11 R Basketball Skills & Games, 7 R Baseball Tots, R Boot Camp, 23 R Cheer and Yell Leaders, 13 omic Creator, 6 : C ooking Craze, 16 : C
R CPR and First Aid Training, 22 reative Cooking, 9 : C J Beats, 14 : D rawing Workshop, 12 : D
R Energy Blasters, 20 sports, 20 : E sports Challenge, 10 : E
R Friday Workshop, 8 orensic Investigators, 7 : F F : rozen Dance, 8 ame Design Jr., 7 : G aming Island, 6 : G
R Gentle Flow Yoga, 23 uitar, 17 : G
R In Full Bloom, 15 R Karate, 21 agic Adventures, 12 : M inecraft Esports, 20 : M
R Mini Hoopsters, 12 R Multi-Sport Allstars, 11 et Palooza, 9 : P iano, 15 : P
R Popsicle Zumba, 5 etro STEAM Explorers, 12 : R oad Trip USA, 10 : R
R Roundnet, 21 cratch Coding, 13 : S ewing, 15 : S limetopia, 12 : S
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KIDS
TEENS
dventures in Art, 12 : A
dventures in Art, 12 : A
R Archery, 20 allet and Tap Combo, 18 : B
R Basketball Essentials, 11 R Basketball Skills & Games, 7 R Baseball Tots, 11 R Cheer and Yell Leaders, 13 omic Creator, 6 : C ooking Craze, 16 : C
R CPR and First Aid Training, 22 reative Cooking, 9 : C J Beats, 14 : D rawing Workshop, 12 : D
BY LOCATION WYLIE REC CENTER
BY AGE GROUP
R Soccer Sparks, 21 R Spike Volleyball, 11 Sports Performance R and Games, 9
TEAM Space Quest, 13 : S TEAM Tank Entrepreneur, 10 : S ummertime Sewing, 6 : S
R Track and Field Flyers, 11 utus and Tap, 18 : T
R UAV Drones, 7 R Volleyball, 21 arsity Esports, 20 : V arsity Esports Challenge, 10 : V irtual Game Creation, 13 : V izards, Spells, and Potions, 9 : W
R Yoga, 13 oung Entrepreneur, 7 : Y
R Zumba, 23 WYLIE SENIOR REC CENTER R Basic Floral Design, 16 R Chair Yoga, 22 Cinco de Mayo Parking Lot Fiesta, 5 Drive-Thru Eggstravaganza, 4
R Gardening, 16 Go Nuts for Donuts Drive-Thru, 5
R Good Yarns, 16 Parking Lot Bingo, 4
R Rock On, 17 Wednesday Walkers, 22
R Energy Blasters, 20 sports, 20 : E sports Challenge, 10 : E orensic Investigators, 7 : F
R Friday Workshop, 8 rozen Dance, 8 : F ame Design Jr., 7 : G aming Island, 6 : G uitar, 17 : G
R In Full Bloom, 15 R Karate, 21 agic Adventures, 12 : M inecraft Esports, 20 : M
R Mini Hoopsters, 12 R Multi-Sport Allstars, 11 et Palooza, 9 : P iano, 15 : P
R Popsicle Zumba, 5 Rec Kid Activity Kits, 18 etro STEAM Explorers, 12 : R oad Trip USA, 10 : R
R Roundnet, 21 cratch Coding, 13 : S ewing, 15 : S limetopia, 12 : S
R Soccer Sparks, 21 R Spike Volleyball, 11 Sports Performance R and Games, 9
TEAM Space Quest, 13 : S TEAM Tank Entrepreneur, 10 : S ummertime Sewing, 6 : S
R Zumba Gold, 23
R Track and Field Flyers, 11
VIRTUAL REC CENTER
R UAV Drones, 7
Card Making Kit, 19 Craft Corner Kit, 18 Model Masters, 19 Rec Kid Activity Kits,18 Third Monday Book Bunch, 17 Wreath Making Kit, 19
utus and Tap, 18 : T arsity Esports, 20 : V arsity Esports Challenge, 10 : V V : irtual Game Creation, 13
R Volleyball, 21 izards, Spells, and Potions, 9 : W oung Entrepreneur, 7 : Y
R Archery, 20 R Boot Camp, 23 ooking Craze, 16 : C
R CPR and First Aid Training, 22 reative Cooking, 9 : C E : sports, 20 sports Challenge, 10 : E orensic Investigators, 7 : F aming Island, 6 : G
R Gentle Flow Yoga, 23 R In Full Bloom, 18 R Karate, 21 inecraft Esports, 20 : M
R Popsicle Zumba, 5 cratch Coding, 13 : S ewing, 15 : S
R Soccer Sparks, 21 ummertime Sewing, 6 : S arsity Esports, 20 : V arsity Esports Challenge, 10 : V irtual Game Creation, 13 : V
R Volleyball, 21 R Yoga, 23 R Zumba, 23 ADULTS R Boot Camp, 23 R CPR and First Aid Training, 22 R Gentle Flow Yoga, 23 R In Full Bloom, 18 R Popsicle Zumba, 4 R Yoga, 23 R Zumba, 23 ADULTS 55+ R Basic Floral Design, 16 R Boot Camp, 23 Card Making Kit, 19 Chair Yoga, 22 Cinco de Mayo Parking Lot Fiesta, 5 R CPR and First Aid Training, 22 Craft Corner Kit, 18 Drive-Thru Eggstravaganza, 4 R Good Yarns, 16 R Gardening, 16 R Gentle Flow Yoga, 23 R In Full Bloom, 18 Model Masters, 19 R Parking Lot Bingo, 4 R Popsicle Zumba, 5 R Rock On, 17 Third Monday Book Bunch, 17 Wreath Making Kit, 19 R Yoga, 23 R Zumba, 23 R Zumba Gold, 23
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AWESOME
EXPERTS 8BIT EDUCATION offers a variety of digital media classes ranging from game design to cinematography. Adrian R. Sanchez, owner of 8Bit Education, is an ITT Graduate with Honors in the area of media technologies. He has been teaching throughout the Dallas Metropolitan area and has been working with Dallas International since 2011. His goal is to prepare students for the evergrowing IT markets. Adrian creates fun, interactive, and educational courses, which can be viewed on Facebook @8BitEducation and on Twitter @8BitEdu. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2013. ANDERSON PERFORMING ARTS
is owned and operated by Kristine Anderson. Mrs. Kristine was born and raised in Orange County, California, where she began her dancing journey at the tender age of 3. She continued dancing and competing with local dance studios throughout her childhood. In 2007, Mrs. Kristine began teaching classes. Her vision is to share her love and passion of dance, cheer, music, and theater with children. She hopes to inspire her students and create performers of tomorrow. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2017.
THE AMERICAN DJ COMPANY
is focused on teaching youth what it means to be a professional DJ. The Company prioritizes educating kids about the vast careers that they can pursue with DJing such as sound engineers, producers, radio personalities, tech directors, and more. The Company fosters an environment for kids to explore creativity, try something new, and make friends. Their motto is B.E.A.T. Believe in yourself. Engage with everyone. Activate your talent. Train to be prepared.
PATTI BRADLEY is a 200-Hour Yoga Alliance-certified instructor with additional training from CorePower Yoga, YogaFit, and the Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research. Patti mixes several types of yoga into her teaching style, including Vinyasa, Power, and Hatha, paying special attention to transitions, alignment, safety, and fun. She loves that participants of all ages and mobility levels can enjoy the exploration and practice of yoga. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since October 2012. MATTHEW BURROWS has been
playing roundnet since 2016. He is an expert in the game and is nationally ranked. Matthew travels all over the country to compete in tournaments with his competition team. He is a committee member for Texas Roundnet and works with the Texas Association for the Sport of Roundnet. Matthew is extremely passionate about the game and has zest to teach others how to play.
FRANSISCO CARREO has been a
firefighter and Paramedic since 2012. He is a certified CPR Instructor with the American Heart Association and Safety Services. During Fransisco’s career as a first responder, he has gained hands-on experience with a variety of emergencies, CPR, and First Aid. He desires to equip bystanders with the tools needed to perform CPR to help increase the chances of survival. Fransisco’s goal is to teach CPR and First Aid to help prepare individuals to help others when an emergency occurs.
CHALLENGE ISLAND strives to
provide an unmistakable and unique camp experience utilizing STEAMbased curriculum that is rich in spirit, flair, and zeal. Their interdisciplinary approach turns kids into innovators, leaders, and big thinkers. They focus on project- based learning with a strong emphasis on collaboration and communication. Challenge Island empowers students to use imagination, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to come up with creative solutions to challenges.
CHEFSVILLE® has been owned by Scott Horwitz, executive director, since May 2006. His program empowers kids to make healthier food choices by providing opportunities to experiment with various flavors and food groups while learning about nutrition. Scott brings his years of chef experience to the classroom to give youngsters the opportunity to play with food because food should be fun! Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since September 2015. CODE ARMADILLO is owned and operated by Homero Sanjuanero. Homero has been a bilingual school educator since 2008. Homero believes that all children should have access to the newest technologies and software without obstacles. He thrives on creating unique curriculums that combine STEAM with core academic subjects. Homero has a passion for teaching all things coding, robotics, and Esports to the youth. ANGELA DANIEL teaches Creative
Confections and Card Making. She has been working for the City of Wylie since 2010 and at the Senior Recreation Center since 2016. Angela loves sharing her creativity and recipes with those around her. She has many great memories of cooking and baking with her grandmother, mother, and children. Her favorite quote is, “The fondest memories happen while gathered around the table.” Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since September 2016.
SANDY ELKINS offers fine art
painting classes. She started painting as a hobby in 2005. In 2011, she became a Robert Garden Certified Instructor. Her lessons include using oil paint, acrylic paint, watercolors, oil pastels, and charcoal. She teaches several techniques using the different mediums, through monthly classes and camps. She teaches perspective, color theory, and timesaving brush strokes, so students may develop a greater understanding of the visual world. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since July 2012.
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EXPERTS CONTINUED ENGINEERING FOR KIDS® brings math, science, technology, and engineering to children in a fun and challenging way. They encourage children to have fun while using their knowledge of engineering and science to design, create, and improve solutions to engineering problems. Programs are designed to meet national standards in STEM education from science, technology, engineering, and mathematicsaffiliated associations. Engineering for Kids® engages students in hands-on, real-world engineering experiences. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2014. LAURA HUDDLESTON is an outstanding personal trainer. Laura holds Personal Training certifications in National Council on Strength and Fitness, Interactive Fitness Trainers of America, and Penn Foster. She has taught at home and abroad, teaching her first cycling class in China in 2004. Her areas of experience include metabolic resistance, heart rate, and body weight training as well as detoxification, nutrition training, and much more. Laura has a goal to help people become the best versions of themselves through the cultivation of healthy lifestyle habits. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since January 2013. KATHARINE ISBELL, a Registered
Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance, has completed over 500 hours of yoga training and has been teaching in the Wylie area since 2008. Her specialty is Gentle Flow Yoga in which poses and flows, chosen to suit the student’s abilities, are sequenced into a coherent practice. Her desire is to build stronger, healthier participants by sequentially relaxing different areas of the body while strengthening others. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since February 2008.
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GINA KATIN has been coaching
volleyball since 2011. She plays competitive sand volleyball every week, but her true passion is teaching kids. Gina has coached all ages, from kindergarten all the way through high school. Her classes focus on the rules, plays, and techniques of volleyball. Gina’s goal is to coach in such a way that kids become confident with handling the ball and acquire a love for the sport. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since September 2017.
MATT KRUSE leads Model Masters and Texas Hold ‘Em instruction. Since joining the Senior Recreation Center staff in 2013, he has become the goto handyman and card dealer. Matt is an experienced woodcrafter who can build anything from cabinetry to decorative figurines. Matt perfected his woodworking and whittling skills while growing up on the family farm. He loves to teach others the trade. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2014. ERIN LAREW has a passion for both people and Zumba that led to her becoming an instructor in early 2009. Erin brings a positive, vivacious attitude to the classroom, and it is reflected in her dance style. Classes are lively and interactive. Erin has participated in several major Wylie Recreation Center events, including Club Sweat. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since April 2011. PAM LITTLE leads the Rock On class
at Wylie Senior Recreation Center. She has been part of the Senior Recreation Center team since 2016 and strongly believes in expressing yourself through art. Her love for crafting began when she was a Brownie in Girl Scouts and has grown into a full-time hobby in her adult life. Pam is a patient leader and enjoys engaging with her students in new crafting projects. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since October 2017.
DEBRA MEYER teaches cake
decorating. She has been part of the Senior Recreation Center team since 2019, and is excited to share fresh inspiration, and design techniques. Debra learned techniques to design a professional-looking cake from her mother, and enjoys enhancing her skills through making cakes often for family and friends.
KATE PHILIPPI teaches Basic Floral
Design, In Full Bloom, and Gardening. She has been an active participant of the Senior Recreation Center since 2014. Kate started in the floral industry in 1973. She studied floral design and earned her Florist Transworld Delivery master design certification. She has owned four flower shops in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and taught floral design at the Tulsa Technology Center for 12 years. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2016.
DAL SANDERS, founder of the Dallas Magic Academy and former Ronald McDonald, has been teaching and performing magic since the 1980’s. Dal has performed all over the world, appeared on variety of television shows, and served as the President of the Society of American Magicians. Dal has a passion for sharing his love of magic with kids. He believes that magic connects people together and teaches vital interpersonal skills. SKYHAWKS has been a leader in
providing safe, fun, and skill-based sports experience for kids since 1979. They pride themselves on teaching sport-specific skills to all children of varying athletic levels. Skyhawks has a vision that every child should experience the joy and benefits of sports. They emphasize critical life lessons, such as sportsmanship, teamwork, and winning and losing with grace. Skyhawks’ goal is to teach life skills through sports.
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AMBER SMITH has been sewing since 1992. Her passion for fabrics, stitches, and embroidery began with her mother, who taught her the art of sewing and quilting. At the age of 11, Amber began selling her sewn items and handmade doll clothes. Amber strives to boost hand-eye coordination, self-confidence, and creativity within her students. She has taught sewing and held private lessons since 2011. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since January 2013. SOCCER SPARKS has been teaching soccer skills in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 2009. Their focus is the physical development of children and the community as a whole. Their classes are designed to teach kids the proper skills and sound principles of the game while focusing on fun in a non-competitive environment. This allows youth soccer players the opportunity to simply enjoy the sport while acquiring the necessary skill set and passion for the game without the pressure of outcomes. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since September 2018. MICHELLE STONE teaches Good
Yarns. Michelle has been working at the Senior Recreation Center since 2015. She has been crocheting since she was a teenager and continues to learn new stitches to bring to her students. Michelle enjoys sharing what she has learned with others and loves seeing the joy on students’ faces when they understand a concept or master a new skill. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2016.
DAN THOMPSON holds a black belt in karate. He began training in martial arts in 1990, beginning with four years of tai chi and then moving on to karate. Dan wants to share his experience, knowledge, passion, and skills with his students. Dan believes karate is a lifelong activity and that there is always a new skill, technique, and move to learn. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since January 2019. RICH VERDE has been teaching guitar and piano lessons since 2000. He earned his associates in music from Richland College. Rich believes that music enriches lives, and brings joy and happiness to those that hear and play music. He is enthusiastic and dedicated to teaching music to the next generation, and fosters an environment for kids to believe in themselves and tap into their creativity. He is committed to the musical arts and enjoys sharing his passion to students. LESLIE WILLIAMS is a health and fitness enthusiast. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science and was a springboard diving coach for five years. Leslie has been teaching Boot Camp classes since 2016. One of her favorite aspects about the Boot Camp format is that it is a group activity. This builds community and allows people to encourage each other and grow stronger together. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since November 2018.
YOUNG REMBRANDTS teaches basic to advanced drawing skills, art techniques, and vocabulary. Using a step-by-step method, every student is a creative success. Since 1997, Young Rembrandts has used technical drawing skills to break down complex objects into familiar shapes and increase student creativity, helping students to turn their drawings into astonishing masterpieces. Young Rembrandts’ unique method also improves fine motor skills, patience, focus, and the ability to stay on task. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since February 2012.
ACTIVITY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
INCLUSION
So you tried Macramé Comeback and it just wasn’t for you. A full refund is available through the first day of most contracted courses. If you are dissatisfied with the quality of a registered activity, please contact a staff person immediately so we may have an opportunity to solve the problem.
The City of Wylie encourages people of all abilities to participate in recreation activities together and to register for activities that are of interest to them. We strive to promote activities that provide a positive, independent recreation experience for everyone. Reasonable accommodations are provided based on the individual needs and abilities of each participant who has a disability. To make a request for accommodation, please contact the facility supervisor where the activity is coordinated prior to registration.
ENHANCEMENT REQUEST Wylie Recreation encourages Guests to suggest enhancements at Wylie Recreation Center, Wylie Senior Recreation Center, and Brown House. Visit our website to complete a request: www.WylieTexas.gov/Facilities > Forms, Rules and FAQs
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WYLIE
RECREATION CENTER 300 Country Club - 200 | 972-516-6340 | Recreation@Wylietexas.gov
REC PASS Get exclusive activity registration discounts open only to Rec Pass holders at Wylie Recreation Center. Gain access to Open Play areas and equipment including Open Gym and Open Climb. Ages 12 years plus may also access the Fitness Area equipment and the Indoor Track (access for ages 12 - 15 years with adult age 18 years or older). No-charge childcare is available to parent or legal guardian users who have a valid Annual Adult, Annual Senior, or Annual Family Rec Pass. Open Play schedules for the climbing wall and gym are available online at www.WylieTexas.gov.
Auto Renew
Adult Age 55+
Available for ONE MONTH Rec Passes with valid credit card. Please review Rec Pass Terms of Use, Policies and Guidelines prior to purchase, page 30.
Family Pass 2 – 6 Household Family Members
ANNUAL $135 Wylie Resident: $105
1 MONTH
Wylie Resident: $10
Kid Ages 7 – 17
ANNUAL $405
ANNUAL $135
ONE MONTH
ONE MONTH
Wylie Resident: $325 Wylie Resident: $40
$50
ANNUAL
Wylie Resident: $175 Wylie Resident: $22
Wylie Resident: $105 Wylie Resident: $10
$14
One-Day Pass
Adult Age 18+ ONE MONTH
$225 $27
Adult $8 Adults age 55+
$5
Kids $5 Replacement: $5 per ID Card
OPEN PLAY SCHEDULES
View the Open Gym and monthly newsletters on our website.
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WYLIE REC CENTER
FITNESS
AREA
Kick-start your healthy lifestyle, maintain a healthy weight, or train for an athletic event. Clean, friendly, and close to home, Wylie Recreation Center offers a range of options to meet your fitness needs. Keep your workout fresh and choose from 40 cardio machines, including treadmills and the flexible and highly adjustable Adaptive Motion Trainers (AMT). Ellipticals, recumbent bikes, stair climbers, and rowing machines are also available. Treadmill not your thing? Walk, jog, or run the 3-lane 1/10th mile walking track. Strength train every muscle group on 23 easy-to-use weight machines. Take advantage of the plate-loaded machines, resistance bands, stability balls, and medicine balls for your advanced workouts.
YOUR GOALS
YOUR WORKOUT
Set and track your goals at Wylie Rec Center. Log into the Preva-enabled treadmills and trainers to track your progress, and set fitness goals. Keep your training focused and handy with the mobile app. Watch your favorite shows and surf the web from the machine’s easy to use touchscreen. Our friendly staff are available to help get you started.
WYLIE
RECREATION CENTER
PERSONAL
TRAINING How about a push? We’ve got you covered. Work one-on-one or bring a friend. A Certified Personal Trainer is here to help you with every aspect of your fitness from proper form to maximizing your workout structure based on your specific goals. You can do this. Let’s do it, together. 60-minute sessions.
1-on-1 Training One Session 10 Session Package
$55 / person $500 / person
2-on-1 Training One Session $80 / 2 people 10 Session Package $750 / 2 people
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CHILDCARE Available for children ages 6 months – 6 years
FAQs My husband handled check in. May I pick up my kids?
Childcare Areas are available as a benefit to adults participating in Open Play and registered activities.
The person who drops the child off must come in to pick up the child. We release only to the person who checks them in.
Drop-in childcare is available during scheduled hours on a first-come, first-served basis with limited availability. Schedule is subject to change.
I want to bring my grandkid and neighbor. Is that ok?
A parent or legal guardian user who has a valid Annual Adult, Annual Senior, or Annual Family Rec Pass may access the Childcare Area Service at no additional charge. For all other users, fees apply. Prior to arrival: • Review the Facility Rules and Guidelines •P rint and complete the Annual Childcare I.C.E. Form Monday – Thursday
Per Visit
7 am – 12:30 pm 4 pm – 9 pm
$4
Saturday 8 am – 1 pm
10-Visit Punch Card $20 Rec Pass Holders $30 Non-Rec Pass Holders
Sure thing! As long as the child’s parent/legal guardian has signed the waiver and listed you as an Authorized Pick-up/Drop-off person. As for fees, you may choose either the Per Visit fee option or one of the Punch Card options.
May I purchase a Punch Card and Rec Day Pass in the Childcare area? Registrations, purchases, and financial transactions are conducted at the front desk. Any required fees for use of childcare are due prior to admittance at the front desk.
Can you feed my toddler or change my baby’s diaper? Bring the kids fed and in a clean diaper or potty trained so you may maximize your workout time. For safety, food, drink, and gum are prohibited. Water in a spill-proof plastic cup is ok. We will come get you for your child’s diapering or toileting needs.
Who is staffed? Childcare is supervised at a staff to child ratio of 1:6. The maximum number of children permitted in Childcare at one time is 18. Staff may use discretion to lower that number based on the age and needs of participants.
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SENIOR
RECREATION CENTER 800 Thomas - 100 | 972-516-6340 | Recreation@Wylietexas.gov
FITNESS AREA
Stay healthy and fit in a safe, clean and accessible environment. Wylie Senior Recreation Center Fitness Area offers a variety of equipment to keep your exercise routine exciting. Choose from four treadmills, four recumbent bikes, an elliptical machine, Inflight Fitness Vanguard Multi Gym, two Aviron rowers with lumbar support, stair stepper machine, exercise balls, and various hand weights for a complete workout.
Reservations are Required Wylie Senior Recreation Center Fitness Area is open by reservation only Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 8 am to 3:15 pm. Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please withdraw at least 24 hours before reservation start time. Space is limited. You can reserve your one-hour time slot by going online or calling us:
apm.activecommunites.com/wylie / 972-516-6340
Monday / Wednesday / Friday Fitness Reservation Times • 8 - 9 AM
• 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
• 9:15 - 10:15 AM
• 1 - 2 PM
• 10:30 - 11:30 AM
• 2:15 - 3:15 PM
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DRIVE-THRU EVENTS • Parking Lot Bingo • Drive-Thru Eggstravaganza • Cinco de Mayo Parking Lot Fiesta • Go Nuts for Donuts Drive-Thru See page 4 for activity descriptions. Registration Required. Register per person.
GET THE LATEST INFORMATION The effects of the pandemic cause frequent changes. Services may be modified with little to no notice. In the event that the information in this publication becomes invalid due to pandemic-related changes, you may find the most current information here: • Website: www.WylieTexas.gov/Recreation • Social Media: Facebook, Instagram • Voicemail Recording: 972-516-6349
SIGN UP FOR WELLNESS CALLS Sign up for our weekly social wellness check calls for seniors! Send us an email or call: Recreation@WylieTexas.gov / 972-516-6340
VIRTUAL REC CENTER AT-HOME ACTIVITIES
Access creative DIY crafts, recipe shares, home workouts, and more at our website: www.wylietexas.gov/activities/virtual_programs
Stay recreation-connected with at-home activity kits for Wreath Making, Card Making, Model Masters, and Craft Corner. Home delivery is available for Wylie residents. See page 18 for activity descriptions.
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TRAILS MAPS FAQS www.WylieTexas.gov/Parks
648 Acres of Parkland and Open Space In those parks, you’ll find over 18 miles of trails, 18 playgrounds, and 11 pavilions available for reservation, soccer fields, baseball fields, football fields, a nine-hole disc golf course, a cricket pitch, and much more. Over the next few years, the Parks and Recreation Department plans to continue implementation of the 2012 Trails Master Plan, which will increase the miles of trail in Wylie to better connect you with your community.
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COMMUNITY PARK
STONE RANCH PARK
LEWIS RANCH PARK
Community Park is home to an athletic complex featuring four baseball fields, concession stand with restrooms, and 1.05-miles of 10-foot wide trail. A playground hosts inviting structures and stand-alone components including a 13-foot high climbing net, play-structure with two slides, several climbers and a 26-foot built in shade canopy. A second playground structure just for 2 to 5 year olds has several climbers, slides, and toddler swings, plus a special toddler-parent swing. Next to the playgrounds a large pavilion (reserved for a fee), is a great choice for birthday parties or family reunions.
Nestled in the small community of Stone Ranch, the park is HOA maintained but is City owned property. The park features a barn themed playground with a silo slide and double covered bay swings. With picnic tables, benches, and pet stations the park offers an array of amenities. Adjacent to the playground is the Historical Stonehaven House. A trail winds through the park and connects to South Ballard. The concrete trail is eight foot wide and just under one third of a mile in length.
Lewis Ranch is the third of its kind as an HOA maintained park that resides on City property. The park features a modular playground, pavilion, picnic tables, benches, and pet stations. Enjoy an afternoon of fishing at the pond which is accompanied by a floating dock. Meander through the woods and enjoy the surrounding pond from an eight-foot wide concrete trail that measures one fifth of a mile in length. Lewis Ranch Park sits on nine acres and has several pleasant amenities. Whether fishing is your thing or simply taking a stroll around the pond, this park is sure to provide years of relaxation.
800 THOMAS STREET
803 MORENO COURT
4050 WYLIE EAST DRIVE
Take an interactive tour of the Master Plan and browse a park inventory at
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RENTALS
Schedule your next special event, meeting, party, or gathering with us!
Pavilion Rentals and Athletic Field Reservations now available online: apm.activecommunities.com/wylie
PAVILIONS
Perfect picnic and outdoor party spots Covered pavilions with lights, electrical outlets, BBQ grills, tables, and benches are available at Olde City Park and Community Park, $25 per hour or $10 per hour Wylie Resident rate.
Olde City Park Pavilion in downtown Wylie
Pavilions are available only on a first-come first-served basis at Eureka Park, Friendship Park, Kreymer Estates Park, Valentine Park, and Riverway Park. For more information, please contact Wylie Parks & Recreation Administration, Parks@WylieTexas.gov or 972-516-6340.
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WYLIE RECREATION CENTER Gym basketball, volleyball, and other games 2 hours +
$65 / hour / 1 side $55 Wylie Resident +Deposit / Permit $100 AVAILABLE HOURS: Fri Sat Sun
5 pm – 11 pm 8 pm – 11 pm 9 am – 11:30 am
Climbing Wall small groups or party add-on Parties of 11+ guests must also reserve a room. 1 hour +
$65 / hour $55 Wylie Resident +Deposit / Permit $100 AVAILABLE HOURS: Sat
9 am – 12 pm 5:30 pm – 11 pm
Classroom small parties or meetings 2 hours +
$40 / hour $30 Wylie Resident +Deposit / Permit $100
Meeting Room larger parties and meetings 2 hours +
$55 / hour / 1 side $45 Wylie Resident +Deposit / Permit $100 2 hours +
$110 / hour / full room $90 Wylie Resident +Deposit / Permit $100 4 hours +
$81.25 / hour / full room $63.75 Wylie Resident +Deposit / Permit $100
Kitchen Add-on Available with rental of North room or Full Meeting Room 1 hour +
$45 / hour $35 Wylie Resident AVAILABLE HOURS: (for Class/Meeting Rooms) Mon-Thu Fri Sat Sun
5 am – 9 pm 4 pm – 11 pm 8 am – 11 pm 9 am – 5 pm
For more information about rental locations, capacities, and amenities, visit www.WylieTexas.gov
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LOCATE&CONNECT RECREATION A Wylie Recreation Center 300 Country Club Road – 200 Located center of Wylie Municipal Complex 972-516-6340 Recreation@WylieTexas.gov
PUBLIC HOURS
Monday – Thursday 5 am – 9 pm Saturday 8 am – 8 pm Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm
B Wylie Senior Recreation Center
800 Thomas Street – 100 Located in Community Park 972-516-6340 Recreation@WylieTexas.gov
RESERVATION ONLY:
Senior Recreation Center Fitness Area is open by reservation only. For more information, see page 32.
C Thomas and Mattie Brown House 301 North Ballard Avenue Historical Downtown Wylie 972-516-6340 Recreation@WylieTexas.gov
CLOSED:
Thomas and Mattie Brown House is closed until further notice due to the pandemic.
ADMINISTRATION
D Parks and Recreation
Administration & Maintenance
949 Hensley Lane – 200 972-516-6340 Parks@WylieTexas.gov
PUBLIC HOURS
Monday – Friday
8 am – 4 pm
DIGITAL Registration https://apm.activecommunities.com/wylie Email Recreation@WylieTexas.gov City of Wylie WylieTexas.gov Digital Flip Book Issuu.com/WylieRecreation Instagram @WylieRecreation Facebook Wylie Recreation and City of Wylie, TX Twitter @WylieRecreation and @WylieParks
POLICIES & GUIDELINES To access Activity Registration, Withdraw and Refund Information, Enhancement Requests, Rec Pass Registration Terms of Use, Qualifications for Residency, and Rental Terms and Condition, visit our website. www.WylieTexas.gov/Facilities > Forms, Rules & FAQs QUESTIONS? Recreation@WylieTexas.gov
PARK BOARD Meets the second Monday of each month. Information available at www.WylieTexas.gov
SPORTS LEAGUES Independently managed sports leagues are not coordinated by the City of Wylie. Contact available at www.WylieTexas.gov
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PARKS / TRAILS / OPEN SPACES 1 Avalon Park 1312 East Brown Street
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6 Creekside Estates Park 3105 Hinnant Court 7 Dodd Park 1501 Selma Lane
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14 Kings Bridge Park 2600 Irene Drive 15 Kirby Park 300 Masters Avenue 16 Kreymer Estates Park 101 Lyndhurst Drive 17 Lakeside Estates Park 300 Lakehurst Drive 18 Lewis Ranch Park 4050 Wylie East Drive 19 Meadowview Estates Park 406 Carver Drive 20 Muddy Creek Preserve 5351 Pleasant Valley Road
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10 Founders Park 851 Hensley Lane
13 Joel Scott Memorial Park 424 Westgate Way
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9 Eureka Park 351 Rutherford Avenue
12 Greyhawk Park 2301 Ray Hubbard Way
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8 East Meadow Trail 1450 West Brown Street
11 Friendship Park 1621 White Ibis Way
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5 Community Park 800 Thomas Street
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3 Bozman Park 1330 Valley Stream Drive 4 Braddock Park 1300 Elm Drive
Country Club Road
2 Birmingham Farms Park 725 Odenville Drive
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21 Municipal Complex Trail 300 Country Club
30 Southbrook Park 231 Shadybrook Drive
22 Olde City Park 112 S. Ballard Avenue
31 Stone Ranch Park 803 Moreno Court
23 Oncor/Lavon Park 961 E. Brown Street
32 Trinity Trailhead 1815 Skyview Drive
24 Parkside Park 2106 Lakefield Drive
33 Twin Lakes Park 326 Canyon Lake Drive
25 Pheasant Creek Park 2700 Lake Terrace Drive
34 Valentine Park 1202 Birmingham Street
26 Reta Allen Park 1414 Worthington Way
35 Wooded Creek Park 2616 Spanish Oak Trail
27 Riverway Park 1200 Riverway Lane
36 Wylie Lakes Park 2124 Colby Lane
28 Sage Creek Park 2906 Ryan Drive 29 Sage Creek Trail 2906 Ryan Drive
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Wylie Parks and Recreation 300 Country Club Building 100 Wylie, TX 75098
Postmaster, please deliver by March 1
SAVE THE DATE!
Rec Pass holders save up to 20% on most activities during early bird online registration. Space is limited. Don’t miss out!
SUMMER EARLY BIRD ONLINE REGISTRATION JUNE 1
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