Parks and Recreation
Recreational Programs & Activities
Creative Arts & Crafts Class
Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30, beginning in November
$37.00 per month, all supplies furnished
Adults and children ages 6 and older—homeschoolers welcome
The class will work on a project each month.
November—Winter/Christmas Plaque
December—Birdseed Snowman
January—Special Valentine
February—Paint a Rock
March—Draw and Paint a Still Life
April—Flower Pot
May—Tin Lid Chimes
June—4th of July Yard Sign or Door Plaque
Click HERE for Creative Arts & Crafts Class Flyer
Texas Star Cloggers Classes
Next Class Starts: September 18, 2008
Click here for Info/Registration Form
Step Aerobics - Beginner and Advanced Classes
Instructor: Suzy Brannan
Classes: Sept 3 to Oct. 13.
Beginners: 5:30 PM
Advanced: 6:35 PM.
Cost: $60, with an annual registration fee of $10.
*There will be an open registration at the PARD office on August 30, 2008 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 Noon.
Click Here for Class Flyer (PDF)
Click Here for Registration & Waiver Form (PDF)
Maxwell's Tae Kwon Do
Alinda Maxwell of Maxwell’s Tae Kwon Do in Sherman, teaches classes here on Tuesdays. Ms. Maxwell is a Fifth Degree Black Belt with over 15 years of teaching experience. Her classes, for ages 5 to adult, focus on self-discipline, self-confidence, self-defense and fitness enhancement. Call Alinda Maxwell at 903-868-1998 for more information.
Indoor Walking
The multipurpose room is available for walking from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon. Note: Walking may be cancelled in the event of building rentals or PARD activities.
Senior Citizen Dances
- All dances are held at the Jimmie O. Rector Community Center. Thursday morning dances are free, door charge at evening events.
- Thursdays, 10 am to 12 noon, followed by a potluck lunch. Whitesboro Senior Citizens' Activity Club
- 3rd Friday Dance, 7 to 10 pm, Goodtimers Club (live band)
- 4th Friday Dance, 7 to 10 pm, Whitesboro Senior Citizens' Activity Club (live band)
- 5th Friday Dance, 7 to 10 pm, Whitesboro Senior Citizens' Activity Club (live band)
The PARD
sponsors summer programs for children in June, July, and August. Programs
include a variety of activities such as cooking, art, crafts, games and
mini-day camps.
2009 Program Information coming soon!
More to come! - Keep watching here for more information and updates!
TAAF Summer Track
- Participants ages: first grade through high school seniors
- Fee: $25
- Schedule: Saturday meets on May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5
- Regional Meet: July 11-12 in Frisco Texas
- Registration Deadline: May 2, 2008
- Practices: Evenings at the Whitesboro Track
- Call Dare Nolen for more info at 903.564.9301
- Click HERE for Registration Form
Recreation Camps
All camps will be conducted Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. Each camp will be organized around a central theme, and there will be corresponding art projects, craft projects, games, and snacks each day. The first two camps of the summer are free. Enrollment in each camp is limited, so registration is necessary. All camps beginning June 23 will cost $10.00 per student. Participants are invited to a camp swim party each Friday from 12-1 PM. Campers will be in the Community Center, at the Driving Range, and at Godwin Park. Registration form required.
| Date | Theme | Cost | |
| June 2-6 | Aloha | Free |  |
| June 9-13 | Space | Free | |
| June 23-27 | Fiesta | $10 | |
| June 30-July 3 | Pirate | $10 | |
| July 7-11 | Career | $10 | |
| July 14-18 | Zoo | $10 | |
| July 21-25 | Bug | $10 | |
| July 28-Aug 1 | Dinosaur | $10 | |
| August 11-15 | Prince/Princess | $10 |
Click HERE for Summer Recreational Programs Registration Form
Step Aerobics / Fitness Classes
Instructor: Suzy Brannan
Mon/Wed 6:30 PM to 7:20 PM
June 16 to July 23, 2008
The summer class will consist of a choreographed cardio step aerobic class that will burn those extra calories you have been dreading. We will end each class by working our abdominals something everyone needs and can’t get too much of.
** Please take note to wear comfortable shoes. Old shoes will not do well on your knees or back. Inserts work well.
Fees:
$60.00 for 12 classes
with a one-time enrollment fee
of $10.00
Registration: June 7, 2008
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Click for Registration/Waiver Form (PDF)
Water Aerobics Classes
$3.00 per Class
Ladies’ Shallow Water Class:
Mon/Tues/Thurs 7-8 PM
Co-ed Deep Water Class:
Mon/Tues/Thurs 8-9 PM
Mon/Wed/Fri 8-8:45 AM
Tennis Camps
Sam Rodriguez will conduct two tennis camps for youth. The camps will be held at the Hayes Primary School Tennis Courts at 115 Fourth Street. The cost of the camp will include professional instruction, certificates, prizes, and camp t-shirts. Enrollment is limited to the first 25 students in each age division. Registration form required.
Dates:
June 16-20 and August 4-8
Times:
6 to 10 year olds—8-10 AM
11 to 14 year olds—10:15-12:15 PM
Fees:
1 Child--$50.00
2 Children--$75.00
3 Children--$100.00
Click for Registration Form (PDF)
Youth Volleyball and Soccer
Registration for the youth recreational Soccer and Volleyball seasons will begin in August. Registration deadline for both leagues will be September 5, 2008, and games are expected to begin on September 20, 2008. Details for each league are outlined below:
SOCCER
4-9 year old boys & girls
League determined by age on Aug 31
Fee: $35
Registration Form (PDF)
GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL
5th & 6th grade girls
Fee: $50
Registration Form (PDF)
$25.00 (Children must be 4 years old to take public swim lessons.)
SESSION 1 June 9-20
Children’s Tree transportation this session.
9 AM: Level II, Level III, Level IV
10 AM: Level I, Level II, Level V
11 AM: Level I, Level II, Level III
SESSION 2 June 23-July 3
9 AM: Guardstart, Level IV, Level III
10 AM: Level I, Level II, Level VI
11 AM: Level I, Level II, Level III
SESSION 3 July 7-18
9 AM: Level I, Level II, Level VI
10 AM: Level I, Level III, Level V
11 AM: Level I, Level II, Level IV
SESSION 4 July 21-Aug. 1
9 AM: Level I, Level II, Level VI
10 AM: Level I, Level III, Level V
11 AM: Level II, Level IV, IPAP
SESSION 5 Aug. 4 –Aug. 18
9 AM: Level VI, Level IV, Level III
10 AM: Level I, Level II, Level III
11 AM: Level I, Level II, Level V
Private swim lessons available—check with the pool office for details.
Swimming Lesson Staff
Brief Description of Classes
Level I: Water Exploration (ages 4 & up)
Helps students feel comfortable in the water. Safety rules, buddy system, supported floating and kicking, bubble blowing, submerging face in water.
Level II: Primary Skills
Float and recover without support, locomotion skills, and basic rescue skills.
Level III: Stroke Readiness
Coordinates front crawl and back crawl. Introduces elementary backstroke and treading water. Learn to dive from side of pool. Safety skills.
Level IV: Stroke Development
Increased endurance and distance in familiar strokes. Introduces breaststroke and sidestroke and turning at a wall.
Level V: Stroke Refinement
Refinement of key strokes, introduces butterfly, open turns, the feet-first surface dive, and springboard diving.
Level VI: Swimming and Skill Proficiency
Polishes strokes over greater distances. Introduces additional turns as well as the pike and tuck surface dives. Prepares students to participate on swim teams and in advance courses such as Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard Training.
IPAP: Infant and Preschool Aquatics Program
Ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent or other adult accompanying child in water). Helps child become comfortable in and around the water so they will be ready to learn to swim at 4 years. Children progress at their own rates through the skills in the program.
Guardstart: Lifeguarding Tomorrow
A jumpstart into lifeguarding for kids 11-14 who have completed at least Level IV. Learn accident prevention, develop swimming skills, gain understanding of basic emergency response techniques, and learn leadership skills.
Lifeguard Classes
Pretest May 9
Click here for Flyer
Splash Day!
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Free Admission For All!
1:00 to 6:00 PM
Water
Aerobics: $3.00
Ladies’ Shallow Water Class:
Mon/Tues/Thurs, 7-8 PM
Co-ed Deep Water Class:
Mon/Tues/Thurs 8-9 PM
Mon/Wed/Fri 8-8:45 AM
Lap
Swim: $2.00
Mon – Fri 12:00-1:00 PM
Senior
Men’s Swim: $2.00
Mon/Wed/Fri 8-8:45 AM
Mom
& Me Swim Time
Friday, 12:00-1:00 PM
Preschoolers and moms
Ladies’
Day: $2.00
Wednesday, 12:00-2:00 PM
Fathers’
Day
June 15, 2008
Dads admitted free when accompanied by their child
Middle
School Mixers: $1.00
Friday, June 6,
2008 7-9 PM
Saturday, August 16, 2008 6-8 PM
Pool Parties for Students going into grades 6, 7, or 8 only. Music, Swimming, Games, and Fun!
Pool Rental
Rentals available on Wednesdays and Fridays: 7-9 PM, Saturdays: 6-8 PM, and Sundays: 5-7 PM.
Fee: $100 for two hours
Call 903.564.5964 for more information.
Swimming Pool Quick Facts
No regular diapers are allowed in the pool—only “Little Swimmers” or contained swimsuits only.
Private swim lessons are available. Please see pool office for details.
Ten minutes each hour of public swim is set aside for a safety break for ages 15 and under.
Children under 8 MUST be accompanied by an adult.