Wylie Parks and Recreation Summer Camps 2023

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Camps are color-coded by subject! Find your fun: Arts | sports | steam | specIal Interest

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All camps are held at Wylie Recreation Center unless otherwise noted.

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MAY 31 – JUNE 1 A m

Multi-Sport All-Stars

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 / Sky Hawks

W Th 9 AM – 12 PM $85 / $75 14135

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Stop by Game Time at Wylie Rec for staff-supervised Open Play!

Bring your sack lunch and recharge before heading into PM Camp. Complete a craft, choose a board game, or play video games while you wait for pick-up.

Monday – Thursday / 11 am – 5 pm

Friday / 12:30 – 5 pm

Rec Pass is required

Kids ages 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult ages 18+

For the Game Time schedule, view Open Play calendar online. www.wylietexas.gov/facilities/forms_rules_and_faqs/

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Adventures in Art

Explore the world of art. Become an apprentice of color theory, perspective, and various brushstrokes. Utilize oil paint, acrylic, watercolors, charcoal, and pastels to create landscapes, animals, cityscapes, and more.

Eclectic Art

A little bit of this and a little bit of that. Gain inspiration from a wide range of mediums, mix diverse art styles, and paint interesting landscapes, kooky animals, wild cityscapes, and more. $30 supply fee (SF) payable to instructor at the first class. Bring paper towels, a box to put an 8x10 painting in, and dress to mess.

Ages: 6 – 13 Yrs / Sandy Elkins

W Th 1 – 4 PM $65 / $55 + SF 14160

WeeK 2 JUNE 5 – 9

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Secret Agent STEM Lab

Ready to become a spy? Explore a variety of communication methods, tap into strategic thinking, and enhance STEM principles. Develop a secret identity, understand the motive, and analyze the crime scene. Discover the science and chemistry needed to solve a case and uncover a “who-dun-it” mystery. $20 supply fee (SF) payable to instructor at the first class.

Ages: 6 – 10 Yrs / Mad Science

M - F 9 AM – 12 PM $209 / $189 + SF 14178

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.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Sky Hawks M -

eXclUsiVe oFfers

Camp Early Registration 10% 3/1 to 4/15

Camp Promo Registration 5% 4/16 to 5/7

Rec Pass Discount up to 15% Rec Pass holders

Camp Discounts may be combined with Rec Pass Discount.

Young Picassos

Easel into painting. Unlock creativity, fine-tune motor skills, boost confidence, and increase concentration skills. Study perspective, proportions, and color theory with step-by-step instructions to bring your painting to life. Understand painting terms, and take home one-of-a-kind works of art.

Jungle Animals

Bring your favorite animals to life and paint tigers, lions, elephants, and more. $20 supply fee (SF) payable to instructor at the first class. Dress to mess.

Ages: 6 – 13 Yrs / Keana Hinds

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Academy of Space Explorers

3 ... 2 ... 1 ... blast off! Improve critical thinking, discover mechanical engineering, strengthen analytical skills, and boost confidence. Work with a team and experiment with propulsion systems, build and launch a rocket, and explore critical STEAM skills needed to go to the moon. Build your own rocket, plane, and more to take home. $20 supply fee (SF) payable to instructor at the first class.

Ages: 6 – 10 Yrs / Mad Science

STEAM Medieval Times

Time to throw down the gauntlet. Increase problemsolving, enhance critical thinking, and boost STEAM principles. Work with a group and form your feudal courts of lords and ladies. Construct a castle, build bridges, launch cannon balls out of catapults, power windmills, design the tallest tower, and more. $25 supply fee (SF) payable to instructor at the first class.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Engineering For Kids® M

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Mini Multi-Sports Champs

Future sport stars in the making. Discover a new sport, improve hand-eye coordination, enhance balance, and boost skills. Explore the fundamentals of popular sports like basketball, soccer, track and more in a tot-friendly setting. Play games, engage in friendly competitions, and participate in fun sport-specific drills. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 4 – 6 Yrs / Sky Hawks

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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. Wylie Rec staff-led unless otherwise indicated.

Beach Volleyball

Hit the sand. Practice the fundamentals of beach volleyball and train for doubles and team play. Wear athletic clothes. Meets outside, weather permitting.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Founders Park / Michael Carroll

F 9 AM – 12 PM $55 / $45

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Magic Wand Discovery

Make your own magic. Unleash creativity, stimulate curiosity, and boost communication skills. Conquer eight essential effects that make up a magic trick and engage in magic games that encourage group interaction. Uncover magic illusions, persuade objects to appear out of thin air, and more. Develop your own magic show to present to your peers. $25 supply fee (SF) payable to instructor at the first class.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Dal Sanders

M - F 9 AM – 12 PM $209 / $189 + SF 14281

Summertime Sewing

Sew what? Learn about sewing machines, thread, fabric, seams, and bobbins. Enhance fine motor skills, boost reading comprehension, and apply math while making a mug rug, pillows, scarf, plush animals, and more. Snacks included.

Ocean Blue

Sew wild and free, just like the sea! Create a dolphin stuffed pillow, a turtle zipper pouch, and a uniquely sewn ocean-inspired wall art piece. $40 supply fee (SF) payable to instructor at the first class. Bring sewing machine; a few available upon request.

Ages: 9 – 16 Yrs / Amber Smith

9 AM – 12 PM $195 / $169 + SF 14204

Baseball Fundamentals

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.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Successful Students And Athletes

M - F 9 AM – 12 PM $159 / $139

Digging for Dinos

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Uncover an amazing discovery! Immerse yourself into the Jurassic period, grasp paleontology, and explore curiosity. Dig for faux fossils including dinosaur bones, imprints, eggs, and more. Match dinosaurs to foot imprints and bones, reconstruct skeletons into dinosaurs after excavation and execute your dinosaurs move to a museum.

Ages: 3 – 6 Yrs / Engineering For Kids®

M - Th 9 – 10:30 AM $115 / $95

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LEGO Galaxy Wars

May the force be with you. Boost critical thinking skills, understand basic physics, engineering, and architecture concepts, and unleash creativity with LEGOs. Venture through the galaxy in a custom gauntlet fighter, build grappling hooks, and rescue allies from the treacherous Sarlacc Pit.

Ages: 7 – 12 Yrs / Play - Well

M - F 1 – 4 PM $219 / $199

Cheer and Yell Leaders

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.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Sky Hawks

M - F 1 – 4 PM $195 / $175

Rookies Performance

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Find your fit. Discover the right sport for you while boosting leadership abilities, improving handeye coordination, and enhancing cognitive skills. Participate in soccer, basketball, dodgeball, and more. Learn about goal setting, teamwork, and beginner techniques. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 4 – 7 Yrs / Successful Students And Athletes

M - F 1 – 2:30 PM $99 / $85 14144

WeeK 4 JUNE 19 – 23

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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. Wylie Rec staff-led unless otherwise indicated.

Cookie Decorating

Discover the art of cookie decorating. Gain handson experience in a variety of techniques and decorate six scrumptious cookies like a pro.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Anna Lamb

F 9 AM – 12 PM $59 / $49 14301

Lacrosse 101

Shoot and score! Understand the fundamentals of lacrosse including passing, catching, carrying, shooting, and more. Improve your skills and compete against your peers in friendly games and activities. All equipment provided. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes. Meets outside, weather permitting.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Founders Park / East Lacrosse Association

F 9 AM – 12 PM $49 / $39 14303

A mSTEM LEGO Explorations

Power on an engineering expedition. Unleash creativity, explore STEAM concepts, and boost critical thinking skills. Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture using thousands of LEGO bricks. Design and build tow trucks, battle tanks, buildings, and more. Explore curiosity and build your craziest ideas.

Ages: 7 – 12 Yrs / Play - Well

Totally Tennis

Ace it! Enhance physical strength, enrich handeye coordination, and build tennis fundamentals. Participate in a variety of games and drills to learn the basics of serving, volleying, and game play. Compete in singles and doubles matches and crown the champion of the court. Bring a tennis racquet; a few available upon request. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Sky Hawks

M - F 9 AM – 12 PM $195 / $175 14140

Circus Dance

Dance under the big top. Enhance coordination, increase confidence, and boost physical fitness. Learn choreography with engaging music, bazaar dance moves, and beginner gymnastic skills. Engage with your peers during circus-themed crafts, games, and activities. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 3 – 6 Yrs / Stretch And Grow

M - Th 9 – 10:30 AM $125 / $105

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Pokémon LEGO Engineering

Gotta catch ‘em all! Take creativity to the next level, enhance STEAM principles, boost fine motor skills, and expand problem-solving abilities. Construct and build favorite characters, program new LEGO creations for a level up, and face off in an epic Pokémon battle. Work with your team and race to be crowned the Ultimate Pokémon Champions.

Ages: 7 – 12 Yrs / Play - Well

M - F 1 – 4 PM $219 / $199 14163

Dance Expressions

Dance the day away. Gain confidence, enhance coordination, and make new friends. Discover hip-hop dance, learn jazz techniques, conquer choreography, and develop stage presence. Groove to the music during a glow party, create group dances to popular songs and challenge your peers to a dance-off. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 6 – 11 Yrs / Stretch And Grow

M - F 1 – 4 PM $199 / $179 14289

Adventures in Art

Explore the world of art. Become an apprentice of color theory, perspective, and various brushstrokes. Utilize oil paint, acrylic, watercolors, charcoal, and pastels to create landscapes, animals, cityscapes, and more.

Christmas in June

Christmas doesn’t have to come only once a year! Portray and paint a variety of festive holiday scenes and Christmas traditions including Santa, reindeer, snowmen, and more. $65 supply fee (SF) payable to instructor at the first class. Bring paper towels, a box to put an 8x10 painting in, and dress to mess.

Ages: 6 – 13 Yrs / Sandy Elkins

M - F 1 – 4 PM $115 / $99 + SF 14161

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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. Wylie Rec staff-led unless otherwise indicated.

Jungle Cats

Get wild. Discover the art of mixing primary colors to paint a favorite jungle cat while following step-bystep guidance.

Ages: 6 – 13 Yrs / Keana Hinds

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eXclUsiVe oFfers

Camp Early Registration 10% 3/1 to 4/15

Camp Promo Registration 5% 4/16 to 5/7

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Rec Pass Discount up to 15% Rec Pass holders

Camp Discounts may be combined with Rec Pass Discount.

WeeK 5 JUNE 26 – 30

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Flag Football

Down. Set. Hut! Boost leadership, improve teamwork skills, and enhance confidence. Build football techniques, identify offensive and defensive formations, and comprehend standard rules. Learn skills on both sides of the field including passing, catching, and defense. Participate in team competitions, games, challenges, and a Super Bowl. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Sky Hawks

M - F 9 AM – 12 PM $195 / $175 14199

Summertime Sewing

Sew what? Learn about sewing machines, thread, fabric, seams, and bobbins. Enhance fine motor skills, boost reading comprehension, and apply math while making a mug rug, pillows, scarf, plush animals, and more. Snacks included. Bring sewing machine; a few available upon request.

Sew Culinary

Easy as pie. Sew fun, custom culinary items including a toaster pastry crossbody bag, a food-inspired stuff pillow, and an ice cream cozy. $40 supply fee (SF) payable to instructor at the first class. Bring sewing machine; a few available upon request.

Ages: 9 – 16 Yrs / Amber Smith

M - F 9 AM – 12 PM $195 / $169 + SF 14205

Explorer Course Survival

Lost in the wild? Uncover bravery, increase confidence, and boost leadership skills in the great outdoors. Work with your team to purify water, signal for help, and set up shelter. Explore wildlife tracking, plant identification, and basic first aid. Discover methods to overcome extreme weather, challenging terrain, wild animals, and more. Wear closed toed shoes.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Successful Students And Athletes

M - F 9 AM – 12 PM $159 / $139 14152

All-Star Cheer

Ready-Okay! Improve body coordination, enhance confidence, develop teamwork skills, and make new friends. Conquer fun cheers, chants, arm motions, and jumps. Get ready for a halftime performance with a choreographed pom dance. Cheer on your team during activities, crafts, and games. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 3 – 6 Yrs / Stretch And Grow

M - Th 9 – 10:30 AM $125 / $105 14290

LEGO Rescue Robot

Construct the next generation of first responders. Enhance critical thinking skills, collaborate with peers, and grasp STEAM concepts. Use LEGOs to design, construct, and operate simple machines. Program robots to perform tasks including rescue missions, debris removal, navigating bridges, and more.

Ages: 6 – 13 Yrs / Engineering For Kids®

M - F 1 – 4 PM $209 / $189

Yoga Stars

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Namaste! Improve flexibility, build strength, and enhance body control. Discover the basics of yoga, develop a personal flow of movements, and lead your peers through a series of instructions. Understand how to connect movements to breath and refresh the mind. Enjoy crafts, games, and activities with your fellow yogis.

Ages: 6 – 11 Yrs / Stretch And Grow

M - F 1 – 4 PM $199 / $179

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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 / Sky Hawks

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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. Wylie Rec staff-led unless otherwise indicated.

LEGO Space Base

Blast off to space. Imagine and build the planet of your dreams using LEGO bricks. Construct a unique rover vehicle and outfit your planet with all the necessary resources to survive in space.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Play - Well F

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JULY 3 – 7 (No class July 4) A m

LEGO Space Training

Hop into your brick spaceship and speed through the galaxy. Comprehend STEAM concepts, enhance problem-solving ability, and increase communication skills. Build gauntlet fighter ships, construct jetpacks, and assemble space armor with LEGOS. Hands-on instruction aids in building space racers to compete against your friends.

Ages: 5 – 8 Yrs / Play - Well

M W Th F 9 AM – 12 PM $175 / $159

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. $20 supply fee (SF) payable to instructor at the first class.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Engineering For Kids®

M W Th F 9 AM – 12 PM $155 / $139 + SF

Basketball Skills and Games

Take your game to the next level. Boost physical and mental endurance, improve abilities, and enhance teamwork. Advance fundamentals with skill training, specialized drills, interactive games, and intense competitions. Learn the techniques of shooting, passing, dribbling, and rebounding. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Successful Students And Athletes

M W Th F 9 AM – 12 PM $129 / $115

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MARVELous LEGO Engineering

LEGO super-hero builders assemble! Nurture creative thinking, advance problem-solving methods, and boost fine motor skills. Build and create the strongest characters to defeat villains, design contraptions to retrieve the supreme hammer, and swing through a city with your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.

Ages: 7 – 12 Yrs / Play - Well

M W Th F 1 – 4 PM $175 / $159 14284

U-TUBE Entrepreneur

Upload for success. Boost confidence, tap into your entrepreneurial spirit, and understand the business and financial basics of building an online video platform. Dial into passions and personal interests to create unique content, and develop a product or online business to sell on your channel.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Successful Students And Athletes

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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. Wylie Rec staff-led unless otherwise indicated.

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 / PARD Staff

F 9 AM – 12 PM $45 / $35 14308

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Bubbles, Smoke, Explosions!

Periodically, chemistry is fun. Enhance STEM principles, boost analytical thinking, and increase teamwork skills. Study matter, mix compounds, and create chemical reactions. Experiment with static electricity to understand and generate lightning. Work with peers to construct a crystal garden, synthesize slime, and create a comet out of everyday items. $20 supply fee (SF) payable to instructor at the first class.

Ages: 6 – 10 Yrs / Mad Science

M - F 9 AM – 12 PM $209 / $189 + SF 14184

Summertime Sewing

Sew what? Learn about sewing machines, thread, fabric, seams, and bobbins. Enhance fine motor skills, boost reading comprehension, and apply math while making a mug rug, pillows, scarf, plush animals, and more. Snacks included.

Fashion Week

Hit the runway. Step out in style and design a stylish asymmetrical clutch or bag, sew a skirt or shorts, and embellish a shirt. $40 supply fee (SF) payable to instructor at the first class. Bring sewing machine; a few available upon request.

Ages: 9 – 16 Yrs / Amber Smith

M - F 9 AM – 12 PM $195 / $169 + SF 14225

Soccer Kicks

Next up ... World Cup! Conquer soccer fundamentals, magnify overall fitness, and develop coordination on the field. Work with your team during drills, games, and friendly competitions. Enhance dribbling, passing, shooting, and active teamwork strategies. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Soccer Sparks

M - F 9 AM – 12 PM $189 / $169 14143

Pirate Academy

Ahoy, matey! Discover STEAM principles, boost teamwork skills, and unleash creativity. Engineer a pirate ship complete with sails, upper and lower decks, cannons, and more. Sail the ocean blue and work with your team to search for buried treasure, problem-solve piracy takeovers, and plan sailing routes.

Ages: 3 – 6 Yrs / Engineering For Kids®

M - Th 9 – 10:30 AM $115 / $95 14246

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Eureka Crazy Contraptions

Uncover ultramodern inventions. Take STEM concepts to the next level, foster creativity, and increase problem solving skills. Work with a team and design to innovate. Build futuristic machines including lightsabers, green energy hovercrafts, catapults, and more. Fabricate machines and contraptions to challenge your peers. $25 supply fee (SF) payable to instructor at the first class.

Ages: 6 – 10 Yrs / Mad Science

M - F 1 – 4 PM $209 / $189 + SF 14292

Young Picassos

Easel into painting. Unlock creativity, fine-tune motor skills, boost confidence, and increase concentration skills. Study perspective, proportions, and color theory with step-by-step instructions to bring your painting to life. Understand painting terms, and take home one-of-a-kind works of art.

City and Landscapes

Paint cityscapes and natural scenery including metropolitan skylines, buildings, mountains, hill country, and more. $20 supply fee (SF) payable to instructor at the first class. Dress to mess.

Ages: 6 – 13 Yrs / Keana Hinds

M - F 1 – 4 PM $195 / $169 + SF 14279

Rookies First Down

Touchdown! Develop hand-eye coordination, strengthen leadership skills, and raise confidence on and off the field. Grasp the fundamentals of football while practicing passing, route running, strategy, and more. Compete in friendly games and competitions. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 4 – 6 Yrs / Sky Hawks

M - F 1 – 2:30 PM $99 / $85 14150

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Friday Workshop

Plunge into exciting brain-teasing activities while gaining knowledge, new skills, and friendship. Experiment with a variety of tools, equipment, and materials and learn how to apply your new skills to everyday life.

Unplugged LEGO Gaming

Bring gaming to life, no screen needed. Construct arcade-inspired characters, icons, scenes, and more using LEGO bricks.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Play - Well

F 9 AM – 12 PM $49 / $39 14311

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Mission to Mars Drone Technology

Take to the sky! Collaborate with a team, enhance problem-solving, and boost critical thinking while building custom drones with out-of-this-world robotic technology. Brainstorm new ideas and use sketching and coding to construct rockets, rocket fuel, and a lunar lander. $25 supply fee (SF) payable to instructor at the first class.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Engineering For Kids®

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Basketball Champs

Take it to the net. Develop basketball techniques and fine-tune fundamentals. Boost physical fitness and improve teamwork skills. Compete in a series of challenges, drills, and games to refine footwork and agility. Work with a team to enhance your leadership skills and participate in a basketball tournament. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Triauna Carey

Manners Bootcamp

All about etiquette. Reinforce the importance of manners while gaining confidence and communication skills. Study how to acquire table etiquette, grooming skills, cell phone manners, and courteous game play. Receive a binder of information, manicure kit, T-shirt, certificate of completion, and a graduation party. $20 supply fee (SF) payable to instructor at the first class.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Angela Jackson

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Creative Writing

Instead of thinking outside the box, get rid of the box. Explore different genres of creative writing, enhance public speaking, and tap into your imagination to create works of art. Imagine, write, and perform plays, skits, poetry, and works of fiction that show off your talent.

Ages: 6 – 13 Yrs / Triauna Carey

M - F 1 – 4 PM $179 / $155 14147

eXclUsiVe oFfers

Camp Early Registration 10% 3/1 to 4/15

Camp Promo Registration 5% 4/16 to 5/7

Rec Pass Discount up to 15% Rec Pass holders

Camp Discounts may be combined with Rec Pass Discount.

Growing Leaders

Be the next great leader. Become enlightened on good values, respect, and kindness, and enhance communication skills. Boost self-confidence and discover the skills needed to lead peers. Create a mock courtroom environment to host open discussions on manners, and conduct activities focused on proper etiquette, anti-bullying, and sportsmanship. $20 supply fee (SF) payable to instructor at the first class.

Ages: 8 – 13 Yrs / Angela Jackson

M - F 1 – 4 PM $159 / $139 + SF 14149

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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. Wylie Rec staff-led unless otherwise indicated.

Cookie Decorating

Discover the art of cookie decorating. Gain hands-on experience in a variety of techniques and decorate six scrumptious cookies like a pro.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Anna Lamb

F 9 AM – 12 PM $59 / $49 14310

WeeK 9

24 – 28 A m

Wizarding World of LEGO Engineering

Build your favorite magical community using LEGO bricks. Solve STEM problems, inspire creativity, and enhance patience. Construct iconic shopping alleys, build a stadium to play a fan-favorite broom sport, and strengthen dueling powers by assembling a unique wand. Learn advanced STEM concepts and hone your magical skills.

Ages: 7 – 12 Yrs / Play - Well M -

Summertime Sewing

Sew what? Learn about sewing machines, thread, fabric, seams, and bobbins. Enhance fine motor skills, boost reading comprehension, and apply math while making a mug rug, pillows, scarf, plush animals, and more. Snacks included.

Succulents and Cacti

You had me at aloe. Design and produce a cactus pillow, succulent pin cushion, and a burlap banner with appliqued succulents and cacti. $40 supply fee (SF) payable to instructor at the first class. Bring sewing machine; a few available upon request.

Ages: 9 – 16 Yrs / Amber Smith

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.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Successful Students And Athletes

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Mini Pokémon LEGO Engineering

Venture into the new world of Pokémon with LEGOs. Develop STEAM concepts, enhance teamwork skills, boost creativity, and improve communication. Grasp fundamental engineering concepts to build, capture, and program favorite characters, and construct the iconic S.S. Anne. Work with your peers and engineer classic Pokémon scenes including the trainer and character. Then challenge peers to friendly Pokémon battles.

Ages: 5 – 8 Yrs / Play - Well

High Voltage Hijinks

Power up! Grasp problem-solving methods, maximize attention to detail, improve communication skills, and experiment with a variety of STEAM principles. Brainstorm with peers to build basic electronics, bots, and circuits. Complete hands-on engineering challenges to create wiggle bots, electromagnets, flashlights, and levitating cars to take home. $30 supply fee (SF) payable to instructor at the first class.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Engineering For Kids®

M - F 1 – 4 PM $189 / $169 + SF 14268

Rookies Basketball

Future basketball champs in the making. Enhance coordination, improve fundamentals, boost confidence, and develop new friendships on and off the court. Focus on dribbling, shot technique, passing, and defense. Practice leadership and good sportsmanship during friendly games, drills, and competitions. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 4 – 7 Yrs / Successful Students And Athletes

M - F 1 – 2:30 PM $99 / $85

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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. Wylie Rec staff-led unless otherwise indicated.

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 / PARD Staff

F 9 AM – 12 PM $45 / $35 14309

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LEGO Engineering Design Challenge

Ready to up your engineering game? Solve STEM problems, enhance concentration, and explore creativity. Apply real-world engineering concepts to design buildings, machines, and transportation vessels using LEGO bricks. Learn tips and tricks to building with LEGOs and challenge your peers to construction build-offs.

Ages: 7 – 12 Yrs / Play - Well

M - F 9 AM – 12 PM $219 / $199 14286

Crime Scene Scientist

Get hands-on with forensics. Fine-tune communication, develop critical thinking, expand STEM principles, and enhance teamwork skills while you build a body of evidence and unravel a mystery. Collect and identify fingerprints, physically and visually analyze the scene, interview suspects, and explore the science of sleuthing. $20 supply fee (SF) payable to instructor at the first class.

Ages: 6 – 10 Yrs / Mad Science

M - F 9 AM – 12 PM $209 / $189 + SF 14189

eXclUsiVe oFfers

Camp Early Registration 10% 3/1 to 4/15

Camp Promo Registration 5% 4/16 to 5/7

Rec Pass Discount up to 15% Rec Pass holders

Camp Discounts may be combined with Rec Pass Discount.

Dodgeball and Agility Games

Duck and dodge. Conquer the game of throws and gain knowledge of dodgeball rules, increase physical fitness, and enhance teamwork principles. Improve agility, explosiveness, and lateral movements while playing over 10 different types of dodgeball and speed games. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Successful Students And Athletes

M - F 9 AM – 12 PM $159 / $139 14155

Fairytale Dance

Twirl, tap, and twist to a happily ever after. Improve coordination and body control, foster creativity, and make new friends in a fairytale environment. Uncover the basics of ballet, tap, and creative movement and practice a variety of choreographed dances. Interactive games and imaginative dance emphasize poise, grace, and etiquette. Wear athletic clothes or a princess/prince costume. Ballet and jazz shoes recommended.

Ages: 3 – 6 Yrs / Cassandra Dyson

M - Th 9 – 10:30 AM $89 / $75 14287

Red Hot Robots

Empower the future with sun-energized bots. Increase critical thinking skills, solve complex problems, expand STEAM principles, and uncover programming. Discover the inner workings of robots, experiment with circuits, observe power supplies, and assess sensors. Design, build and program your own solar-powered robot to take home. $25 supply fee (SF) payable to instructor at the first class.

Ages: 6 – 10 Yrs / Mad Science

M - F 1 – 4 PM $209 / $189 + SF 14293

Money Games

Show me the money. Gain financial vocabulary, foster critical thinking skills, and work with a small group during a deep dive into the world of financial freedom. Start, operate, market, and sell a product and service-based business. Understand debt, how to diversify a portfolio, and invest in real estate, stocks, and companies during hands-on activities and realworld scenarios.

Ages: 8 – 14 Yrs / Successful Students And Athletes

M - F 1 – 4 PM $159 / $139 14156

Soccer Tots

Shoot for the World Cup. Discover proper soccer techniques through exercises, games, and activities designed for beginners. Increase confidence, develop coordination and make new friends while learning dribbling and running with the soccer ball. Participate in individual and team games daily. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 4 – 6 Yrs / Sky Hawks

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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. Wylie Rec staff-led unless otherwise indicated.

Beach Volleyball

Hit the sand. Practice the fundamentals of beach volleyball and train for doubles and team play. Wear athletic clothes. Meets outside, weather permitting.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Founders Park / Michael Carroll

F 9 AM – 12 PM $55 / $45 14313

Moonlit Night

Paint to illuminate. With step-by-step guidance, create a dreamy, starry, moonlit night complete with a calm lake and mysterious trees.

Ages: 6 – 13 Yrs / Keana Hinds

F 9 AM – 12 PM $49 / $39 14312

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Scratch Coding

Got code? Explore the language needed to command programs. Boost STEAM concepts, foster creativity, and discover basic programming skills used in the real world. Develop a code foundation that allows you to create games, animations, projects, and more. $10 supply fee (SF) payable to instructor at the first class.

Ages: 6 – 14 Yrs / Wize Computing Academy

M Tu W 9 AM – 12 PM $129 / $109 + SF 14296

Young Picassos

Easel into painting. Unlock creativity, fine-tune motor skills, boost confidence, and increase concentration skills. Study perspective, proportions, and color theory with step-by-step instructions to bring your painting to life. Understand painting terms, and take home one-of-a-kind works of art.

Naturally Nature

Explore seasonal landscapes including snow-covered mountains, spring meadows, beaches, and more. $20 supply fee (SF) payable to instructor at the first class. Dress to mess.

Ages: 6 – 13 Yrs / Keana Hinds

M Tu W 9 AM – 12 PM $119 / $105 + SF 14280

Lacrosse Champs

Hit the field. Improve hand-eye coordination, boost fitness, and improve teamwork skills. Grasp stick techniques needed to carry, pass, catch, and shoot the ball. Jump into the fast-paced sport of lacrosse and discover the fundamentals and rules needed to be successful on the field. Athletes are divided into age-appropriate groups. All equipment provided. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes. Meets outside, weather permitting.

Ages: 6 – 16 Yrs / Founders Park / East Lacrosse Association

M Tu W 9 AM – 12 PM $105 / $89 14295

Hercules Olympic Challenge

Go for gold! Increase physical fitness, improve teamwork skills, and try a new sport. Run, jump, throw, and compete in ancient and modern sports like a real Olympian. Try your hand at gladiator dodgeball, nerf javelin, frisbee discus, Dream Team basketball, and more. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Successful Students And Athletes

M Tu W 9 AM – 12 PM $99 / $85 14294

Minecraft Coding

Eat. Sleep. Code. Repeat. Cultivate critical thinking, drive innovation, and increase logical reasoning abilities. Build a foundation of programming knowledge to design, code, and construct gaming adventures. Discover computer sciences and unleash programming creativity in the epic world of Minecraft. $10 supply fee (SF) payable to instructor at the first class.

Ages: 6 – 14 Yrs / Wize Computing Academy

M Tu W 1 – 4 PM $129 / $109 + SF 14297

Kid News Channel

Reporting live from Wylie Rec! Enhance communication skills, boost writing flair, and grow creativity. Work together with new friends to report on the weather, sports, and more. Dive into broadcast journalism and then put on your own news segment for friends and family.

Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs / Successful Students And Athletes

M Tu W 1 – 4 PM $99 / $85 14157

eXclUsiVe oFfers

Camp Early Registration 10% 3/1 to 4/15

Camp Promo Registration 5% 4/16 to 5/7

Rec Pass Discount up to 15% Rec Pass holders

Camp Discounts may be combined with Rec Pass Discount.

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Adventures in Art - Christmas in June, 11

Adventures in Art - Eclectic Art, 6

Circus Dance, 10

Creative Writing, 17

Dance Expressions, 11

Fairytale Dance, 20

Friday Workshop - Cookie Decorating, 10, 17

Friday Workshop - Jungle Cats, 11

Friday Workshop - Moonlit Night, 21

Summertime Sewing - Fashion Week, 15

Summertime Sewing - Ocean Blue, 8

Summertime Sewing - Sew Culinary, 12

Summertime Sewing - Succulents and Cacti, 18

Young Picassos - City and Landscapes, 16

Young Picassos - Jungle Animals, 7

Young Picassos - Naturally Nature, 22

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KID: Ages 7 – 11 $50

Wylie Resident $40

TEEN: Ages 12 – 17 $60

Wylie Resident $50

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*Valid: May 30 to August 11

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Academy of Space Explorers, 7

Bubbles, Smoke, Explosions!, 15

Crime Scene Scientist, 20

Digging for Dinos, 9

Eureka Crazy Contraptions, 15

Forensic Investigators, 14

Friday Workshop - LEGO Space Base, 13

sports

All-Star Cheer, 12

Baseball Fundamentals, 9

Baseball Tots, 13

Basketball Champs, 16

Basketball Skills and Games, 14

Cheer and Yell Leaders, 9

Dodgeball and Agility Games, 20

Flag Football, 12

Friday Workshop - Beach Volleyball, 8, 21

Friday Workshop - Lacrosse 101, 10

Friday Workshop - Rock Climbing, 14, 19

Hercules Olympic Challenge, 23

Lacrosse Champs, 23

Mini Multi-Sports Champs, 8

Multi-Sport Allstars, 6

Rookies Basketball, 19

Rookies First Down, 16

Rookies Performance, 9

Soccer Kicks, 15

Soccer Tots, 21

Spike Volleyball, 18

Totally Tennis, 10 Track and Field Flyers, 7

Friday Workshop - Unplugged LEGO Gaming, 16

High Voltage Hijinks, 19

LEGO Engineering Design Challenge, 20

LEGO Galaxy Wars, 9

LEGO Rescue Robot, 13

LEGO Space Training, 14

MARVELous LEGO Engineering, 14

Minecraft Coding, 23

Mini Pokémon LEGO Engineering, 18

Mission to Mars Drone Technology, 16

Pirate Academy, 15

Pokémon LEGO Engineering, 11

Red Hot Robots, 21

Scratch Coding, 22

Secret Agent STEM Lab, 7

STEAM Medieval Times, 7

STEM LEGO Explorations, 10

Wizarding World of LEGO Engineering, 18

spec I al I nterest

Explorer Course Survival, 12

Growing Leaders, 17

Kid News Channel, 23

Magic Wand Discovery, 8

Manners Bootcamp, 16

Money Games, 21

U-TUBE Entrepreneur, 14

Yoga Stars, 13

AWesome experts

TRIAUNA CAREY enjoys sharing her passion for sports and academics with the youth. Since 2009, she has been running basketball camps, officiating games, and coaching in competitive youth leagues. Triauna also values working with students in courses such as English Literature, Creative Writing, and Rhetoric and Composition. She has been actively teaching Creative Writing since 2014. Triauna’s goal is for the youth to explore, imagine, have fun, and create. Awesome Expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2019.

MICHAEL CARROLL has coached youth sports since 2000. As a competitive outdoor volleyball player and coach, he focuses on fundamental development, skill training, and ball control. In the 1990s, Mike coached at a semi-pro level and became an expert in advanced volleyball techniques and gameplay. He has a passion for developing volleyball confidence and encouraging the youth in the sport he loves.

CASSIE DYSON has been a dancer since 1997. She has extensive studio training in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, and contemporary style. Cassie also has 10 years of experience in drill team and pro-league dancing for NFL and ECHL teams. Since 2009, she has had the privilege of teaching teams and young dancers across the nation. Cassie is excited to bring her passion and love for dance to the next generation of artists and performers.

EAST LACROSSE ASSOCIATION has been serving Wylie and the surrounding communities since 1992. Their mission is to develop athletes with enriching lacrosse experiences and educate the community about the sport through friendly competition, positive sportsmanship, and quality skill development. East Lacrosse Association’s goal is to build athletes character, integrity, confidence, and respect for others with the sport of lacrosse.

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 June 2012.

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 mathematics-affiliated associations. Engineering for Kids® engages students in hands-on, realworld engineering experiences. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2014.

KEANA HINDS is a Wylie native and teaches Art Creator Studio. She has been leading painting since 2017. Keana studied Applied Art and Science at the University of North Texas and uses these skills not only with a paintbrush but in floral design and photography too. Keana believes that art is a perspective and it is in everything we do.

ANGELA JACKSON is the founder of Metropolitan Charm and Modeling, and executive director of The Miss Denton County Scholarship Pageant. Since 1999, Angela successfully participated in numerous pageants. She progressed from modeling in rural Southeast Texas to the DFW area, and continued to model and compete in pageants while in college. She credits her success to manners classes, modeling training, and pageant prep workshops. Her longtime mentor is nationally recognized Ada Duckett of the Miss Texas/Miss America organization. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2014.

MAD SCIENCE® is focused on STEM enrichment programs for kids. With a strong foundation in science, they deliver unique, hands-on, projectbased experiences that are entertaining, educational, and enlightening. Mad Science covers topics from earth, life, physical, and technology sciences. Mad Science sparks imaginative learning and curiosity.

ANNA LAMB, owner of Little Lamb Sweets, has been baking and creating custom cookies since 2018. Anna’s interest in cookie decorating stemmed from wanting her kids to have the most creative birthday cookies for a fraction of the specialty bakery cost. She began self-teaching, and her hobby quickly turned into a passion. Anna now bakes and decorates cookies nonstop and believes “everyone deserves a cookie.”

AWesome experts

PLAY-WELL originated in 1997. Their goal is to engage kids and get them excited about engineering, architecture, and physics concepts using LEGO. Play-Well’s mission is to help kids solve problems, provide an opportunity for creative expression, and develop teamwork skills through building elaborate objects and collaborating with their peers. PlayWell is dedicated to kids having fun and expressing themselves through the world of play. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2017.

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 a 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. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since July 2020.

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.

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 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 principles of the game while focusing on fun in a non-competitive environment. Soccer Sparks’ goal is for players to simply enjoy the sport while acquiring the necessary skill set without the pressure of outcomes. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since September 2018.

STRETCH AND GROW is focused on providing enrichment programs that enhance children’s health, confidence, and attitude. Since 1990, their offerings center around highquality, fun, and engaging exercise experiences that emphasize integrity and teamwork. They aim to grow happy, healthy, and successful kids through a mix of physical activity and education.

SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS AND ATHLETES (SSA) is geared toward preparing children for their future while having fun. SSA strives to enhance confidence, leadership, and communication skills within their students. SSA emphasizes the importance of physical and mental health. Children experience boosted self-esteem, the ability to focus and be more alert, reduced stress levels, improved teamwork skills, and enhanced positivity. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2013.

WIZE COMPUTING ACADEMY, founded in 2015 by technology professionals, is focused on projectbased curriculums in coding, robotics, and design for kids. Wize believes that the best way for students to learn is “by doing”. Wize prepares students for the real-world IT industry and enables them to be creators, not just users of technology. Their goal is to help students increase focus, improve critical thinking and reasoning skills, and enhance teamwork.

I nclU s I o N

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.

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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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recreation

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

Friday 5 am – 5 pm

Saturday 8 am – 8 pm

Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm

Wylie Senior Recreation Center

800 Thomas Street – 100

Located in Community Park 972-516-6340

Recreation@WylieTexas.gov

PUBLIC HOURS

Monday – Friday 8 am – 4 pm

Welcome Center at Brown House 301 North Ballard Avenue

Historical Downtown Wylie 972-516-6340

Recreation@WylieTexas.gov

PUBLIC HOURS

Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 6 pm

Saturday 10 am – 5 pm

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Parks and Recreation Administration

300 Country Club Road – 100 972-516-6340

Recreation@WylieTexas.gov

Parks@WylieTexas.gov

PUBLIC HOURS

Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm

Parks and Athletic Maintenance

949 Hensley Lane – 200 972-516-6340

Parks@WylieTexas.gov

All camps are held at Wylie Recreation Center unless otherwise noted.

Registration https://apm.activecommunities.com/wylie

Recreation@WylieTexas.gov

City of Wylie WylieTexas.gov

policies & GU i D eli N es

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

s U mmer c A mp re FUN d pol I c Y

City of Wylie facilitated Camps: Request received no later than Friday by noon for scheduled start on the following Monday. Refund requests made after the time limitations listed above forfeits any and all refund.

One Day Activities, Trips, and Special Events: Request must be received at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time. Refund requests made after the time limitations listed above forfeits any and all refund. Exclusive offers and Rec Pass discounts not applicable on trips.