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THE RECREATION CENTER AT THE RECREATION CENTER AT BEAR BRANCH PARK ROB FLEMING PARK 5310 Research Forest Drive • The Woodlands, Texas 77381 6464 Creekside Forest Drive • The Woodlands, Texas 77389 281-210-3950 281-516-7348 HOURS HOURS Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.* Friday: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. * Saturday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: Closed Sundays: Closed

HOLIDAY CLOSURES

May 28, 2018 July 4, 2018 Memorial Day Fourth of July CLOSED CLOSED

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* The Recreation Center at Bear Branch and Rob Fleming close Fridays at 6 p.m. when special events are scheduled.

WAIVER: By nature, many recreation programs involve body contact, considerable physical exertion, emotional stress and/or use of equipment that represents a certain risk to participants. It is recommended that you check with your physician prior to participating in any programs. Registrants in any program assume responsibility for all risks, implicit or direct, by participation in said activity or facility. Participation in any parks and recreation activity constitutes a waiver of certain rights. Waiver and The Woodlands Township release is agreed upon during registration and listed on all program receipts. Please call The Woodlands is a bicycle friendly Township Recreation Center, or email [email protected] for more information. community!

The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department welcomes people of all ability levels to enjoy and participate in its wide variety of quality programs and services. Questions regarding special accommodations should be directed to recreation staff at 281-210-3950 or 281-516- 7348. The Parks and Recreation Department complies with Title II Standards of the American with Disabilities Act.

The Action Guide is fully funded by program user fees. No ad valorem tax dollars are used for this publication! THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP ACTION GUIDE Contents SUMMER 2018 Summer Camps...... 2 Preschool Programs ...... 10 Youth Programs...... 11 Youth Tennis Programs ...... 13 Adult Tennis Programs ...... 15 Adult Leagues ...... 16 Fitness Programs...... 17 SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS Adult Programs...... 18 The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Environmental Programs ...... 19 Department welcomes people of all ability levels to Boat House Programs ...... 20 enjoy and participate in its wide variety of quality Aquatic Programs...... 22 programs and services. Questions regarding special accommodations should be directed to recreation staff at Special Events ...... 27 281-210-3950 or 281-516-7348. The Woodlands Township Red, Hot & Blue...... 28 Parks and Recreation Department complies with Title II Races...... 30 Standards of the American with Disabilities Act.

Keep up with all the fun in The Woodlands Three Easy Ways to Register for Programs: anytime, anywhere! Online: www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov click the “Register for Recreation Programs” button. Subscribe to The Woodlands Township Parks Phone: The Recreation Center at Bear Branch Park, 281-210-3950 and Recreation newsletter and more at The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 281-516-7348 www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/stayinformed. In person: The Recreation Center at Bear Branch Park 5310 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381 @TheTownshipTX The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77389 @TheTownshipTX @TheWoodlandsTownship

@TownshipParksandRec Pre-registration is required, registration on event day not permitted unless space and supplies allow. All programs must meet a minimum number of participants to be held. If an event is full, be sure to sign up for the waiting list, new programs may be added to meet demand. Drop-ins are only permitted if space allows. Please register early for all programs!

We value your feedback! Please help us improve our programs! If you are unhappy with the quality of a program, please inform the recreation staff immediately. SUMMER CAMPS

For more detailed information on Sunny Dayz Camp, please visit Ages: Explorers 6 to 8 years; Adventurers 9 to 12 years WWW.THEWOODLANDSTOWNSHIP- Location: The Recreation Center at Bear Branch, 5310 Research Forest Drive, 77381 TX.GOV/SUNNYDAYZCAMP. Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 4 to August 10, 2018 Fee: $200 Weekly; $50 daily; $125 three-day option

REGISTRATION Easy as 1-2-3! 1. Register for Sunny Dayz Register and pay online, in person at 5310 Research Forest Drive, 77381, or call 281-210-3950. 2. Register for KidCheck Use link on receipt to register your camper(s) in KidCheck (go.kidcheck. com). All campers must have a KidCheck profile by the first day of camp. Returning campers with an existing KidCheck profile can skip this step. • PARENT HANDBOOK 3. Review the Sunny Dayz camp Handbook • KIDCHECK REGISTRATION The handbook can be found online at & INSTRUCTIONS www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/sunnydayzcamp. • CAMP SCHEDULE WHAT TO BRING Everyday: Bring two snacks, a lunch and a refillable water bottle each day. • ONLINE REGISTRATION Food products containing nuts are not permitted. Campers should wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes, sandals are not recommended. Swim Dayz: Sunscreen, swimsuit, towel and pool shoes or flip flops. Some activities and field trips may require additional or different items. REFUNDS Refunds for Sunny Dayz Camp may be requested at the front desk. Refund requests must be submitted no later than the Thursday prior to the camper’s registered week. Enrollment dates are not allowed to roll over from week to Chick-fil-A lunch options available on week. Thursdays. Ask camp staff or front desk for more details! TRANSFERS Transfer of attendance dateswithin the week, at the same location for three- day or one-day campers are allowed if space permits. Registrations for Sunny Dayz Bear Branch and Sunny Dayz Rob Fleming are non-transferable between camp locations. Campers must be registered for specific locations and cannot switch between camps for particular days throughout the week.

Training includes Counselor-in-Training Leadership Development Program, special activities, field trips and five Counselor-in-Training camp shirts. After registration applicants must submit a Counselor-in-Training application. Additionally, applicants and their parents must attend a mandatory Counselor-in-Training informational session prior to their first day of camp. The Counselor in Training program is offered only at the Bear Branch Sunny Dayz Camp. Informational sessions will be held: Ages: 14 to 16, Fee: $100/week* Tuesday, May 29, 2018 - 7 p.m. Choose a week, June 4 to August 10 Saturday, June 2, 2018 - 11 a.m. Monday to Friday Tuesday, June 26, 2018 - 7 p.m. 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

CIT application can be found at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/sunnydayzcamp. Email application to [email protected], or drop off at The Recreation Center at Bear Branch. *Full payment due at time of registration, payment plans not available.

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June 4 June 5 June 6 June 7 June 8 Welcome Discovery Kids SK8 Town  Pool: Ridgewood Pool: Ridgewood June 11 June 12 June 13 June 14 June 15 Pool: Rob Fleming Clint the Snake Man Boathouse  Pool: Ridgewood Pool: Ridgewood June 18 June 19 June 20 June 21 June 22 Discovery Kids Pool: Alden Bridge Houston Zoo  Pool: Alden Bridge June 25 June 26 June 27 June 28 June 29 Pool: Ridgewood Camp vs Camp  Pool: Cranebrook Main Event!  (Rob Fleming Rec Center) July 2 July 3  July 4 July 5 July 6 Pool: Ridgewood Incredibles 2 - Movie NO CAMP Pool: Ridgewood Discovery Kids July 9 July 10 July 11  July 12 July 13 Pool: Rob Fleming Obstacle Warrior Kids Pacudo Exotics Pool: Ridgewood

July 16 July 17 July 18 July 19 July 20 Pool: Sawmill Inspire Rock  Discovery Kids Pool: Lakeside July 23 July 24 July 25 July 26 July 27 Pool: Ridgewood Pool: Wendtwoods Main Event!  July 30 July 31 August 1 August 2 August 3 Pool: Cranebrook Pool: Ridgewood Discovery Kids

August 6 August 7 August 8 August 9 August 10 Pool: Rob Fleming Sky Zone  Pool: Ridgewood Last day of camp

*All pool field trips locations are pending the completion of Bear Branch Pool. Once the pool at Bear Branch Park is complete, Sunny Dayz will be using that location instead of those listed above. A notification will be sent out when this change occurs. Field trips are subject to change. Field Trip Swim Dayz Field Trip* Special Guest *Swim field trips include transportation via CISD buses to each location.

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For more detailed information on Sunny Dayz Camp, please visit WWW.THEWOODLANDSTOWNSHIP- Ages: Explorers 6 to 8 years; Adventurers 9 to 12 years TX.GOV/SUNNYDAYZCAMP. Location: The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, 77389 Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 4 to August 20, 2018 Fee: $200 Weekly; $50 daily; $125 three-day option

REGISTRATION Easy as 1-2-3! 1. Register for Sunny Dayz Register and pay online, in person at 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, 77389, or call 281-516-7348. 2. Register for KidCheck Use link on receipt to register your camper(s) in KidCheck (go.kidcheck. com). All campers must have a KidCheck profile by the first day of camp. Returning campers with an existing KidCheck profile can skip this step. • PARENT HANDBOOK 3. Review the Sunny Dayz camp Handbook • KIDCHECK REGISTRATION The handbook can be found online at & INSTRUCTIONS www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/sunnydayzcamp. • CAMP SCHEDULE WHAT TO BRING Everyday: Bring two snacks, a lunch and a refillable water bottle each day. Food products containing nuts are not permitted. Campers should wear • ONLINE REGISTRATION comfortable clothing and tennis shoes, sandals are not recommended. Swim Dayz: Sunscreen, swimsuit, towel and pool shoes or flip flops. Some activities and field trips may require additional or different items. REFUNDS Refunds for Sunny Dayz Camp may be requested at the front desk. Refund requests must be submitted no later than the Thursday prior to the camper’s registered week. Enrollment dates are not allowed to roll over from week to Chick-fil-A lunch options available on week. Transfer of attendance dates within the week for three-day or one-day Thursdays. Ask camp staff or front desk campers are allowed if space permits. for more details! TRANSFERS Transfer of attendance dateswithin the week, at the same location for three- day or one-day campers are allowed if space permits. Registrations for Sunny Dayz Bear Branch and Sunny Dayz Rob Fleming are non-transferable between camp locations. Campers must be registered for specific locations and cannot switch between camps for particular days throughout the week.

Join us for the new Sunny Dayz Teen Camp at the Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park. Teen camp will be for campers between the ages of 13 years old to 15 years old. This new camp is an extension of the current Sunny Dayz Program at The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, but with more engaging activities and projects for our teen campers. Teen campers will participate in gym games, outdoor activities, weekly field trips, participate in service projects around the community, and swim at Rob Fleming Aquatics Center. For more information about Sunny Dayz Teen Camp, email recreation@thewoodlandstownship- tx.gov or give us a call at 281-516-7348. The Teen Camp Calendar will be listed online at www. thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/sunnydayz. Spots are limited. *Pricing rates, refund policies, and what to bring are the same as the Sunny Dayz Camps shown above.

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June 4: Watery Welcome June 5 June 6 June 7 June 8 Riva Row Discovery Kids Campers vs Counselors Boat House  June 11 June 12 June 13 June 14 June 15: Pool: Rob Fleming Medieval Day Houston Zoo  Animal Planet Aquatics Center - Pacudo Exotics & Campers Only Southwest Dairy Farmers June 18: That 70s Day June 19 June 20 June 21 June 22 SK8 Town  Hawaiian Hullaballo Discovery Kids June 25 June 26 June 27: June 28 June 29 Backwards Day Pool: Sawmill Camp vs Camp Main Event!  (Rob Fleming Rec Center) July 2: Superheroes July 3 July 4 July 5 July 6 Incredibles 2  NO CAMP Discovery Kids Birthday Day July 9 Pool: Rob July 10 July 11: Ninja Day  July 12 July 13 Fleming, Campers Only Obstacle Warrior Kids Minute to Win It

July 16 July 17 July 18 July 19 July 20 SkyZone  Sports of All Sorts Discovery Kids Pool: Cranebrook Arctic Adventure

July 23 July 24 July 25 July 26 July 27 Space Day Pool: Bear Branch Western Day Main Event!  July 30: Halloween  July 31: Christmas August 1: August 2: August 3: Easter Hotel Transylvania 3 4th of July St. Patrick's Day Pool: Wendtwoods Discovery Kids Holiday Week August 6 Pool: Rob August 7 August 8 August 9 August 10 Fleming, Campers Only Inspire Rock Gym Texas Snakes Circus Day August 13: Sailor/ August 14 August 15 August 16 August 17 11 Pirate Day Secret Agent Pool: Wendtwoods Barn Yard Bash Freaky Friday Pool: Rob Fleming August 20 12 Last Day of Camp Party BACK TO SCHOOL!

Field trips are subject to change. Field Trip Swim Dayz Field Trip* Special Guest Theme Day *Swim field trips include transportation via CISD buses to each location.

*Parents: Please pack swimwear each day for your child(ren). Campers will be swimming at Rob Fleming Aquatic Center throughout each week that is located across the street. Special trips on Mondays are rented out for Sunny Dayz as a private event.

The WoodlandsThe Woodlands Township Township Parks Parks and Recreationand Recreation Action Action Guide • Guide Summer• Summer 2018 2018 5 See the descriptions of these exciting camps on pages 7 through 9!Participants attending only a morning or afternoon camp need to bring one snack and a refillable water bottle. Participants attending a full day of camp need to bring two snacks, a lunch and a refillable water bottle. Food products containing nuts are not permitted. Alden Bridge Sports Buckalew Gazebo Rob Fleming Rec Center Park 4909 Alden Bridge Drive, 6464 Creekside Forest Notification the Thursday prior to the camp week is required to transfer or opt out and receive a refund 4751 West Highway 242, 77382 Drive, 77389 (minus a $5 administrative fee). Please contact the front desk as soon as possible after the first class if 77382 Bear Branch Rec Center (across from the Rob you are unsatisfied for any reason. We want you to enjoy your summer! Please note: Refunds can not Bear Branch Sports Park 5310 Research Forest Fleming Aquatic Center) be accommodated after the second class has met. 5205 Research Forest Drive, 77381 Drive, 77381

Week/Date Camp Ages Time Price (Resident) Contractor Location Description Week 1: Art Workshop - Household Pet 7-12 9 a.m. to Noon $199 June 4 - 8 Young Rembrandts Bear Branch Rec Center Page 8 Jr. Art Workshop - Down on the Farm 4-6 3 to 5 p.m. $169 Outdoor Wildnerness Survival Camp 7-13 9 a.m. to Noon $180 Primitive Texas Rob Fleming Rec Center - Page 8 Outdoor Tree House Golf Mini Camp (Tues-Thurs) 5-10 9:30 a.m. to Noon $180 TGA Golf Buckalew Gazebo Page 9 LEGO Engineering I: Pre-K 3-5 9 a.m. to Noon

Week 2: June 11 - 15 LEGO Engineering II: Elementary 9 a.m. to Noon $275 Building Brains Rob Fleming Rec Center Page 7 LEGO Engineering II: Elementary 6-12 1 to 4 p.m. LEGO Engineering III: Intro to Robotics 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $450 Instructional Baseball Camp (M, W, TH, F) 6-15 10 a.m. to Noon $150 Fury Baseball Alden Bridge Sports Park Page 8 Quilt Camp (Mon-Thurs) 10-16 1 to 3:30 p.m. $140 Vicky Champion Bear Branch Rec Center Page 8 Mini Kickers Soccer Camp (Mon-Thurs) 3-5 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. $100 Houston Dynamo Dash Youth Soccer Club Bear Branch Sports Park Page 9 World Cup Soccer Camp (Mon-Thurs) 6-12 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $195 STEM Challenge + Minecraft LEGO Materials 7-12 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $375 Play Well Rob Fleming Rec Center Page 8 Beginner Fencing Academy 7-18 10a.m. to Noon $150 Bayou City Fencing Bear Branch Rec Center Page 8 Week 3: June 18 - 22 Soccer Shots Camp (Mon-Thurs) 3-5 9 to 11 a.m. $185 Soccer Shots - The Rob Fleming Rec Center Page 8 Woodlands Jungle Bots Journeys 4-8 9 a.m. to Noon $245 Play Smarter Kids Bear Branch Rec Center Page 8 Dino Tales 4-8 1 to 4 p.m. $245

Golf Mini Camp (Tues-Thurs) 5-10 9:30 a.m. - Noon $180 TGA Golf Buckalew Gazebo Page 9 Calling All Muggles! 6-13 9 a.m. to Noon $150 Discovery Kids Week 4: Rob Fleming Rec Center Pages 7, 8 June 25 - 29 Beginner Youth Sewing Camp (Mon-Thurs) 10-16 1 to 3:30 p.m. $120 Vicky Champion Drones Jr. Flight Camp 8-12 9 to 11 a.m.

Camp Barbie 8-12 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $125 Fast Forward Kids Bear Branch Rec Center Pages 7, 8 Fashion 5-7 2 to 4 p.m. LEGO Engineering I: Pre-K 3-5 9 a.m. to Noon $275 LEGO Engineering II: Elementary 9 a.m. to Noon Week 5: Building Brains Rob Fleming Rec Center Page 7 July 2 - 6 LEGO Engineering II: Elementary 6-12 1 to 4 p.m. LEGO Engineering III: Intro to Robotics 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $450 Baking 101 (Mon-Thurs) 6-9 9 a.m. to Noon $220 Cook, Learn, Grow Rob Fleming Rec Center Page 8 Week 6: 10-13 2 to 5 p.m. July 9 - 13 Soccer Shots Camp (Mon-Thurs) 3-5 9 to 11 a.m. $185 Soccer Shots - The Alden Bridge Park Page 8 Woodlands Instructional Baseball Camp (M, W, TH, F) 6-15 10 a.m. to Noon $150 Fury Baseball Alden Bridge Sports Park Page 8 LEGO Engineering 1: Pre-K 3-5 9 a.m. to Noon $275 LEGO Engineering II: Elementary 9 a.m. to Noon 6-12 Building Brains Rob Fleming Rec Center Page 7 Week 7: LEGOEngineering II: Elementary 1 to 4 p.m. July 16 - 20 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. LEGO Engineering III: Intro to Robotics $450

5-6 9 a.m. to Noon $210

Batman's Gotham Gadgets Play Well Bear Branch Rec Center Page 8 with LEGO Materials 7-12 1 to 4 p.m. $210

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Week/Date Camp Ages Time Price (Resident) Contractor Location Description Golf Mini Camp (Tues-Thurs) 5-10 9:30 a.m. to Noon $180 TGA Golf Buckalew Gazebo Page 9 Mini Kickers Soccer Camp (Mon-Thurs) 3-5 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. $100 Houston Dynamo Dash Bear Branch Sports Park Page 9 Week 8: $195 Youth Soccer Club July 23 - 27 World Cup Soccer Camp (Mon-Thurs) 6-12 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Drones Jr. Flight Camp 7-12 9 to 11 a.m.

Young Builders 5-7 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $125 Fast Forward Kids Rob Fleming Rec Center Page 7 Build and Boost 8-12 2 to 4 p.m. Junior Engineers LEGO Tech Luau (Mon-Thurs) 3-7 9 a.m. to Noon $215 iKids Bear Branch Rec Center Page 9 Digital Media Magic (Mon-Thurs) 7-12 1 to 4 p.m.

Golf Mini Camp (Tues-Thurs) 5-10 9:30 a.m. to Noon $180 TGA Golf Buckalew Gazebo Page 9 Super Hero Science 4-8 9 a.m. to Noon $245 Play Smarter Kids Rob Fleming Rec Center Page 8 Week 9: July 30 - Kitchen Quests 4-8 1 to 4 p.m. August 3 Fairytale Fine Arts (Mon-Thurs) 3-7 9 a.m. to Noon $215 iKids Bear Branch Rec Center Page 9 Kid-Style Cooking (Mon-Thurs) 4-8 1 to 4 p.m. Soccer Shots Camp (Mon-Thurs) 3-5 9 to 11 a.m. $185 Soccer Shots - The Woodlands Rob Fleming Rec Center Page 9 Outdoor Wilderness Survival Camp 7-13 9 a.m. to Noon $180 Primitive Texas Rob Fleming Rec Center - Tree House Set A Page 8

Instructional Baseball Camp (M, W, TH, F) 6-15 10 a.m. to Noon $150 Fury Baseball Alden Bridge Sports Park Page 8

Calling All Muggles! 6-13 9 a.m. to Noon $150 Discovery Kids Week 10: Rob Fleming Rec Center Pages 7, 8 August 6 - 10 Vive la France! (Mon - Thurs) 10-13 2 to 5 p.m. $220 Cook, Learn, Grow Art Workshop - African Safari 7-12 9 a.m. to Noon $199 Young Rembrandts Bear Branch Rec Center Page 8 Jr Art Workshop - If You Give a Mouse a 4-6 3 to 5 p.m. $169 Cookie

Please refer to the preceding table for times, locations, pricing, age groups and instructors.

Discovery Kids LEGO Engineering III: Intro to Robotics our certified educator and detailed technical Calling all Muggles Campers will expand on their engineering plans; your child will learn how to build Training begins by dividing students into skills learned in LEGO II by building robots, race cars, four-by-four trucks, cranes, houses with the sorting hat. Students simple machines, and then learning basic pulleys, levers and much more! will make dragon drool, experiment with programming. Each simple machine we build “potions,” engage in duels, make wands, will be programmed to perform a function Build & Boost play Quidditch and make Butterbeer and such as lighting, sounds, songs and motion. Learning to code with Build and Boost gives chocolate frogs. Each class is progressive and builds on the children to opportunity to use a physical other. problem-solving tool in their coding exercise. Building Brains Through real-life STEM challenges and LEGO Engineering I: Pre-K Fast Forward Kids engaging physical and digital creations, Students will use LEGO and K’NEX education Young Builders encourage children to develop 21st century kits to build simple machines that really Young Builders are engaged in creative skills through coding as they program work, using gears, levers and pulleys. Projects activities with “zillions” of pieces of LEGO. solutions in a real-world context. include: cars, tops, merry go rounds, drills, Over 15 new games, projects, and activities mixers, cranes, conveyor belts and more! not found in stores will be planned and DRONE Jr. Flight Camp engineered. Builders can construct dinosaurs, Drone Junior Flight Camp is taking a hands-on LEGO Engineering II: Elementary rockets, castles, airplanes, forts, cars and learning approach to mixing in innovation and Learn to build simple machines using gears, much more! adventure with education and entertainment.. levers and pulleys. Then, MOTORIZE these Take to the skies and become an honorary machines using LEGO and K’NEX educational Junior Engineers junior drone pilot. kits and curriculum. We will build several new Hands-on construction is learned and simple machines and conduct experiments to executed with our special and unique LEGO see how well they perform. Engineering kits not found in stores. With

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Fashion Designer talents by creating 2 large scenes – one in a heroine Gotham needs while engineering Fashionistas will follow the same design graphic style filled with a variety of animals solutions through the use of STEM concepts! principles used by professionals including basic and another focusing on the twists and turns sketching techniques, coordination colors of a African snake completed with pastel Play Smarter for the best effect and mixing textures and chalks Jungle Bot Journeys patterns for perception and scale. Designs Learn all about animals, robotics and more come to life with beautifully patterned fabric, Jr Art Workshop – Down On The Farm in our Jungle adventures! Meet Nile the ribbons, sequins, jewels, and oodles of other We will explore a farm and all the elements crocodile, Jerry the Giraffe and their friends as embellishments. No sewing is practiced in this that are seen on a farm, including a barn and a they introduce campers to engineering, basic class. tractor, among others. we will combine all the programming, and a wild jungle journey. Daily pieces we learn during the week into one large adventures are captured through pictures that Camp Barbie farm scene - full of fun! go home at the end of camp. Your child and Barbie will have a great time practicing good manners, making new friends, Jr Art Workshop – If You Give A Mouse A Dino Tales learning the important of school work and Cookie Become a Dino detective while learning all how to use money, dreaming of careers, Young kids will explore the world of Laura about dinosaurs! Go on fossil finds, build your attending social functions, learn cooking tips, Numeroff in this five-day workshop full very own time machine, dino scavenger hunts, art and much more! Activities are all geared of art and reading. Each day the class will and explore tons of science, art projects and toward self-esteem development in this class. read a different Laura Numeroff book, and robotics! Paleontologist keep a Dino Detective afterwards, students will draw a Young Diary about each day's clues and adventures! Primitive Texas Rembrandts lesson which incorporates one Outdoor Wilderness Survival Camp feature of the book they’ve enjoyed reading Super Hero Science Join us for a week long outdoor survival together. Join the PSK Super Heros! Save the day using adventure day camp! Campers should bring a slimy science, sidekick robots, and electronics. water bottle, snack, bug spray, and arrive with Cook, Learn, Grow Discover new clues and solve a new case each sun screen on each day. Do hands-on learning Baking 101 day. Create your very own super hero story to with shelter building, edible and medicinal plants, We’ll learn the basics of baking savory and take home at the end of camp! fire building, purifying water, making rope, sweet dishes, technique tips, flavors and baskets, creating natural camouflage, tracking recipes in this camp. A week of delicious Kitchen Quests animals, cooking, and archery. Every camper will delight! Welcome packet with camp details Little ones explore the kitchen and the world receive their own arrowhead upon graduation! will be emailed after registration. This camp through our tasty travel stories! In the kitchen, can accommodate nut allergies. chefs create and explore foods from around Sewing Camps the world, and use technology to create recipe Youth Beginner Sewing Camp Vive la France! books, cooking videos, and more to take home Learn the basics from how to thread and use a Join us as we eat our way through France! with them at the end of camp! sewing machine, the ins and outs of patterns Butter, cheese, milk, eggs and bread will lead and much more! Students will get to pin, the way. Welcome packet with camp details Soccer Shots sew seams, learn how to hem, sew casings will be emailed after registration. This camp Soccer Shots Camps provide children with for elastic and make pajama shorts! Fabric can accommodate nut allergies. an opportunity to develop their soccer skills, and patterns provided. Student must bring their character, and their creativity. Centered a portable sewing machine. Limited sewing Play Well around this year’s World Cup, children are machines available to borrow. STEM Challenge + Minecraft w/LEGO provided with fun activities that include Gear up for a full-day LEGO camp packed soccer games as well as a variety of other Quilt Camp with hands-on and minds-on STEM fun! In age-appropriate options such as crafts, Can you sew a straight line? Then you can this challenge based program, build projects team building exercises, snack time, or even make a quilt. Join the fun and make a quilt, July inspired by cool machines close to home, literature. 9-12 at Bear Branch Recreation Center from 1 such as Forklifts, Houseboats, and a mini-golf to 3:30 p.m. Sewing machines, and all sewing course. Then build motorized minecarts, Bayou City Fencing Academy supplies will be provided. The cost is $140 ( ghasts, and creepers from the Minecraft Beginner Fencing Camp includes all materials to make a 55x70 size universe. Raise your fitness, both mentally and quilt). Class size is limited to four students, so physically, while learning this exciting sport. sign up soon. Please text or call Batman’s Gotham Gadgets w/ LEGO Instructors are from the Bayou City Fencing 713-855-9025 if you have any questions. Take on Gotham’s villains by designing and Academy and include Delfina Perka, a member building Batman’s favorite crime-fighting of the 1980 Polish Olympic Team, and Albert Young Rembrandts machines! Build the Bat Tumbler, craft a Peters, former head coach of fencing at Art Workshop – Household Pet Batwing, and design you very own Batcave, all Cornell University. Sessions include footwork, In this camp we will draw a stylized aquarium out of LEGO. Then use your projects to help technical instruction and bouting. First month graphic, a detailed birdcage, discover our save the city. Be the super-hero or super- all equipment provided. playful side of our animal friends in amusing heroine Gotham needs while learning how the cartoon images, study renderings of various world works through STEM concepts! Fury Baseball household pets and create a wonderful pet Instructional Camp inspired, pastel illustration. Batman Master Mechanics w/ LEGO Clinic offers instruction of all Defeat Gotham’s villains by designing and aspects of the game, including Art Workshop – African Safari building Batman’s most advanced crime- proper mechanics and In five days we will draw a variety of animals fighting machines! Infiltrate Arkham Asylum, fundamentals. Instruction by Fury Baseball in various scenes with different media. we build a Bat Cycle, and fly your Batcopter. Then Academy. Fee includes T-shirt. Note: Class will explore the African Safari through the fun use your projects to thwart the Joker’s plans to does not meet on Tuesdays. technique of cartoon , challenge our artistic take over the city. Be the super-hero or super-

8 The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Action Guide• Summer 2018 SUMMER CAMPS iKids Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club LEGO Tech Luau Mini Kickers Soccer Camp Hula on over to LEGO Island for an aquabot adventure! Have fun with Players will participate in lots of fun small sided games and will focus LEGO robotics building sea animals, water vehicles, and more! Take a on the Soccer fundamentals of the game which include their agility, sunset stroll on the boardwalk and build machines like Ferris wheels and balance and coordination. other exciting rides! Enjoy this island adventure of sand castles, beach balls, water play, and best off all, a LEGO Luau! World Cup Soccer Camp The Dynamo | Dash Youth professional coaching staff will deliver an Digital Media Magic action-packed Soccer camp focusing on individual fundamental skills Learn the tricks of digital media and have fun discovering concepts (receiving, dribbling, passing and shooting). Every day, players will in photography and movie creation! Explore the magic of animation, participate in fun, competitive small sided games and even play in their green screen technology, photo transformation and more! Utilize a own "World Cup" themed tournament. variety of digital media applications, such as Photoshop and Movie Maker to create your own multimedia flick! TGA Premier Junior Golf Golf Mini Camp Fairytale Fine Arts All Equipment Provided! Art, music, drama, and dance are the focus of this fairytale-themed camp! Students will enjoy signing, dancing, hands-on art, and the basics Camp includes instruction on rules, etiquette, putting, driving, fitness of acting. Expression, self-confidence, communication, and fun! Every awareness, and character development. Skills challenges held at the day will be a new learning experience in the realm of fine arts. end of camp.

Kid-Style Cooking It's culinary school for kids! Young chefs learn basic cooking skills with fun food activities. Students will become familiar with culinary terms, kitchen utensils, readying recipes and more. Each day will be filled with creativity, science, and math-based concepts threaded through-out our exciting cooking endeavors!

i9 SPORTS Note: Please visit www.i9sports.com, or call 281-744-4322 to sign up for i9 Sports camps. SUMMER CAMPS Beginner and intermediate levels. Campers receive a sportsmanship medal and participant T-shirt with registration. Ages: 4 - 13 Fee: $145 Resident, ($5 late fee begins the Friday before camp start date.)

CAMP DESCRIPTIONS SPORTS ARE DIVIDED AT THE FIELDS. SIGN UP FOR THE SPORT YOU WISH TO PLAY EACH WEEK!

FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP Camp Week Camp Location Time Covers player positions, offensive and defensive June 4 – 8 Flag Football, Soccer, Baseball, Lacrosse Falconwing Multi-purpose Field 8:30-11:30 a.m. drills and schemes, passing, June 11 – 15 Flag Football, Soccer, Baseball, Lacrosse Rob Fleming Rec Center Field 8:30-11:30 a.m. receiving, quarter-backing, defending a receiver, flag Basketball Camp Bear Branch Rec Center 9:30 a.m. – Noon pulling skills and scrimmaging. June 18 – 22 Flag Football, Soccer, Baseball, Lacrosse Falconwing Multi-purpose Field 8:30-11:30 a.m. SOCCER Familiarizes participants with June 25 – 29 Flag Football, Soccer, Baseball, Lacrosse Rob Fleming Rec Center Field 8:30-11:30 a.m. passing, shooting, dribbling, offensive and defensive drills Basketball Camp Bear Branch Rec Center 9:30 a.m. – Noon and positioning, playing goalie, July 9 – 13 Flag Football, Soccer, Baseball, Lacrosse Rob Fleming Rec Center Field 8:30-11:30 a.m. and scrimmaging. Basketball Camp Bear Branch Rec Center 9:30 a.m. – Noon BASEBALL Covers all aspects of baseball, July 16 – 20 Flag Football, Soccer, Baseball, Lacrosse Falconwing Multi-purpose Field 8:30-11:30 a.m. including drills in fielding, throwing and catching. July 23 – 27 Flag Football, Soccer, Baseball, Lacrosse Rob Fleming Rec Center Field 8:30-11:30 a.m. Campers will have hitting Basketball Camp Bear Branch Rec Center 9:30 a.m. – Noon practice with a batting tee or coach pitch, depending on age July 30 – August 3 Flag Football, Soccer, Baseball, Lacrosse Falconwing Multi-purpose Field 8:30-11:30 a.m. and ability. August 6 – 10 Flag Football, Soccer, Baseball, Lacrosse Rob Fleming Rec Center Field 8:30-11:30 a.m. LACROSSE Passing and catching, offensive August 13 - 17 Flag Football, Soccer, Baseball, Lacrosse Falconwing Multi-purpose Field 8:30-11:30 a.m. and defensive positioning and scrimmages. i9 SPORTS BASKETBALL SUMMER LEAGUE i9 SPORTS BASKETBALL CAMP Learn passing, shooting, SATURDAYS, JUNE 23 – AUGUST 11, 2018 @ BEAR BRANCH REC CENTER dribbling, offensive and defensive sets. Camp will be VISIT WWW.I9SPORTS.COM TO REGISTER indoors and outdoors.

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FURY MINI-SLUGGERS Learn the fundamentals of T-ball including catching, throwing and running the bases. Participants must bring their own mitt. Ages: 4 - 6 Fee: $65 Resident; $75 Non-resident. June 5 - 26 10-10:55 a.m. July 10 - July 31 Tuesdays Alden Bridge Sports Park August 7 - 28 4-4:55 p.m. PERFORMING ARTS DANCE WITH CAROLINE BATSON Classes teach the joy of learning dance and performing on stage. SOCCER 4 TOTS Caroline Batson is degreed dance professional with 30 years of experience. Your child will get a kick out of this program! Participants learn how to pass, dribble, trap and shoot the ball. Shin guards are mandatory. Parent participa- BABY BALLET tion is required. Introduction to the wonderful world of dance, including proper dance technique, terminology and dance etiquette. Listening skills, sharing Fee: $50 Resident; $60 Non-resident and waiting turns help our little ballerinas in and outside of the dance 1 1 Ages 3 ⁄2 - 4 ⁄2 class. Required attire: black leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes and hair in a bun; tutus welcome! June 2 - 23 Ages: 2 1/2 - 4 Fee: $80 Resident; $90 Non-Resident July 7 - 28 Bear Branch 9 - 9:40 a.m. Saturdays August 4 - 25 Rec Center Date Time Day Location Sept. 8 - 29 June 20 - July 25 6:30 - 7 p.m. Weds Rob Fleming Rec Center 1 Ages 4 ⁄2 - 6 BALLET & TAP June 2 - 23 Ballet and tap taught in a creative and fun way! Proper ballet/tap technique, terminology and etiquette taught focusing on listening, July 7 - 28 Bear Branch 9:50 - 10:30 a.m. Saturdays following directions and waiting turns. Required attire: black leotard, August 4 - 25 Rec Center pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes, black tap shoes and hair in a bun. Sept. 8 - 29 Favorite tutus are always welcome. Ages: 4 - 6 Fee: $120 Resident; $130 Non-Resident

HOT SHOTS Date Time Day Location What better way to find out if your child wants to play basketball! Athletes will get a June 21 - July 26 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Thursday Bear Branch Rec Center taste of basketball fundamentals mixed with games and scrimmages. This is perfect June 20 - July 25 7 - 7:45 p.m. Weds Rob Fleming Rec Center for getting introduced to the game of basketball. Ages: 5 - 7 Fee: $50 Resident; $60 Non-resident June 2 - 23 July 7 - 28 Bear Branch 10:40 - 11:20 a.m. Saturdays August 4 - 25 Rec Center Sept. 8 - 29

YOUNG REMBRANDTS - LITTLE HANDS June will be filled with fun on the farm as they create barnyard images. During July, our students will revel in a colorul collection of summer imagery like a fierce shark and a sailboat. In August, they will explore the visual wonders of the playroom. Brightly colored toys, creative compositions and playful imagery will excite our students. Ages: 3.5 - 6 Fee: $69 Residents; $79 Non-Residents 9 - 9:45 a.m. Saturday Bear Branch Rec Center June 2 - 23 10 - 10:45 a.m. Saturday Rob Fleming Rec Center 9 - 9:45 a.m. Saturday Bear Branch Rec Center July 7 - 28 10 - 10:45 a.m. Saturday Rob Fleming Rec Center 9 - 9:45 a.m. Saturday Bear Branch Rec Center August 4 - 25 10 - 10:45 a.m. Saturday Rob Fleming Rec Center ......

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SOCCER SHOTS MS. DEBI’S DANCE ARTS Soccer Shots is an award winning children’s soccer program with a focus on Teaching the art of dance for over 25 years skill and character development. Our age-appropriate curriculum is aligned in The Woodlands, Ms. Debi is a classically with the Texas Early Learning Guidelines and teaches children basic and trained dancer and studio owner with a advanced technical skills in a fun and encouraging environment. All children degree in dance education, join the fun! receive an official Soccer Shots season medal and weekly prizes. Fee: $306 Resident; $316 Non-Resident; 10-week Session LITTLE MOVERS DANCE CLASS A first time dance experience! A fun time MINI - Ages: 2 - 3 to run, jump and spread our wings to fly. Session Start This program is designed for the very young Location to experience dance movement such as Day Times Free Trial Date skipping, turning, leaping, and also working within a group setting. Alden Bridge Park Monday 4:30 p.m. June 4 June 11 Basic dance terms and words are used each week as we dance through a syllabus designed to spark the imagination and capture each child’s Tupelo Park Tuesday 4:30 p.m. June 5 June 12 heart. Each class consists of ballet, tap, creative dance, and basic mat Falconwing Park Wednesday 4:30 p.m. June 6 June 13 gym skills to build agility and a strong body. Open to boys and girls. Timarron Park Thursday 9 a.m. June 7 June 14 Dance Attire: Boys: White T-shirt, blue or black pants or shorts Timarron Park Thursday 4:30 p.m. June 7 June 14 Girls: Pink leotard, pink tights, black tap shoes Ages: 3 - 5 Monthly Fee: $65 Resident; $75 Non-Resident Cranebrook Park Friday 4:30 p.m. June 8 June 15 Date Time Day Location Rob Fleming Rec Center Saturday 11 a.m. June 9 June 16 June 6 - August 29 Wednesday Bear Branch Rec Center CLASSIC - Ages: 3 - 5 6:15 - 7 p.m. June 7 - August 30 Thursday Rob Fleming Rec Session Center Location Day Times Free Trial Start Date LITTLE FLIPPERS GYMNASTICS Alden Bridge Park Monday 5 p.m. June 4 June 11 Little one’s ages 3 to 6 will learn mat based gymnastics and tumbling skills. Our classes will use mats, wedges, bars and beams, for an Tupelo Park Tuesday 5 p.m. June 5 June 12 all-around first-time experience. This class is designed to begin the development of fine and gross motor skills, strength, flexibility, Falconwing Park Wednesday 5 p.m. June 6 June 13 balance and basic tumbling. Attire: shorts, t-shirt, or gym pants. Timarron Park Thursday 9:45 a.m. June 7 June 14 Monthly Fee: $65 Resident; $75 Non-Resident Timarron Park Thursday 5 p.m. June 7 June 14 Date Time Day Location Cranebrook Park Friday 5 p.m. June 8 June 15 June 4 - August 27 *Skipping 4th of 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Monday Rob Fleming Rec Rob Fleming Rec July Center Center Saturday 11:45 a.m. June 9 June 16 ...... YOUNG REMBRANDTS - CARTOONING June will bring cartoon illustrations inspired by a tropical paradise including humorous parrot characters, fun grass skirts and a surfing YOUNG REMBRANDTS - BUILDING ARTISTS sequence.. July is all about the space program, During the month of June, our students will create tropical-inspired where some adventurous chimps in space will images from the Pacific including a Polynesian landscape and a detailed visit our classroom. In August, our students will dolphin graphic. July will bring to our student’s images inspired by the create cartoon illustrations inspired by funny space program, a shuttle blast and a moon landing. In August it’s an animal expressions and a forest filled with ironic adventure through the forest including a colorful forest scene and situations. exciting woodland animals. AGES: 7 – 13 Ages: 6 – 12 Fee: $69 Resident; $79 Non-Resident Fee: $69 Resident; $79 Non-Resident Date Time Day Location Date Time Day Location June 2 - 23 June 2 - 23 10 - 11 a.m. Saturday Bear Branch Rec Center 11 a.m. - Noon Saturday Rob Fleming Rec Center July 7 - 28 July 7 - 28 Aug 4 - 25 Aug 4 - 25

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RTE YOUTH HIP HOP CLASS CHOREOGRAPHED BY DESHAUN FURY SLUGGERS BERRY The fundamentals of baseball will be taught by a professional A fun-filled class perfect for kids who want to learn hip hop! The class coach with a focus on hitting and pitching. Participants should will focus on learning basic beginner or advanced hip hop moves and bring their own mitt and bat. dance routines, enhance and develop coordination, and instill respect Ages: 7 - 10 Fee: $75 Resident, $85 Non-resident for teachers and peers. As the classes progress, the instructor will June 5 - 26 incorporate workshops and performance at events. Dress comfortable 11-11:55 a.m. with sneakers. July 10 - 31 Tuesdays Alden Bridge Sports Park Ages: 7 – 10 August 7 - 28 5-5:55 p.m. Fee: $60 Resident; $70 Non-resident Date Time Day Location BAYOU CITY FENCING ACADEMY Fencing is an Olympic sport enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels June 7 - 28 Bear Branch Rec Center worldwide. Join instructor Delfina Perka, a member of the 1980 Polish Olympic Team, to learn footwork, technical instruction and bouting. July 5 - 26 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Thur Bear Branch Rec Center All equipment is provided for the first two months. This is a monthly program. Aug 9 - 30 Bear Branch Rec Center Ages: 7 and up Monthly fee: Recreational $100 1x/week, $125 2x/wk, $140 3x/wk Sept 6 - 27 Bear Branch Rec Center Musketeers $100 1x/week, $125 2x/wk, $145 3x/wk Intermed. & Advanced $125 1x/week, $145 2x/wk, $165 3x/wk PLAY IT RIGHT Tuesday 5 - 6:30 p.m. MUSIC PERFORMANCE ACADEMY Musketeers Thursday 5 - 6 p.m. One hour, group lessons that are designed for kids from the age of 6 to 16, (ages 7 - 11) to develop their playing ability on Guitar, Drums, Keyboard and Singing. Saturday 1 - 2:15 p.m. Play it Rights’ method encompasses theory, sight reading, technique and Intermediate / Tuesday 6:30 - 8 p.m. Bear Branch playing ability on the chosen instrument. Advanced Thursday 6 - 8 p.m. Rec Center Ages: 6 – 16 (ages 12 and up) Fee: $95 Resident; $105 Non-resident Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. *Private lessons can be arranged by request Recreational Tuesday 8 - 9 p.m. (teens - adults) Thursday 8 - 9 p.m. Date Time Day Instrument Location Session 1: June 4 - 25 MUSICAL THEATER - PERFORMING ARTS DANCE WITH Session 2: CAROLINE BATSON July 2 - 23 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Mon Guitar Rob Fleming Rec Center Working on jazz dance technique, Session 3: voice and acting. Come and enjoy your August 6 - 27 favorite songs/dances plus acting from different musicals. Required attire: Date Time Day Instrument Location Black leotard, black jazz shoes, black capris or jazz pants, and hair in a bun. Session 1: Drums Ages: 6 - 10 Fee: $150 Resident; June 5 - 26 $160 Non-resident Session 2: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Tue Singing Rob Fleming Date Time Day Location July 3 - 24 Rec Center June 21 - July 26 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. Thur Bear Branch Rec Center Session 3: Keyboard August 7 - 28

UNITED STUDIOS OF SELF DEFENSE KARATE WITH MASTER NESS Through Martial Arts training with United Studios of Self Defense black belt instructor Vincent Ness, students will learn self-discipline, confidence, increased coordination and focus. No prior experience is required and students can expect to see skill and technique development in just one month of weekly classes. Ages: 6 and up Fee: $60 Resident; $70 Non-resident Date Time Day Location Sesson 1: June 6 - 27 Rob Fleming Session 2: July 11 - Aug 1 6:30 - 8 p.m. Wed Rec Center Session 3: Aug 8 - 29

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Pantone 15-3920, placid blue 18-3718, Purple Haze 18-6216, Comfrey 16-0000, Paloma 15-1225, Sand Join us for our first ever 14-0852, Freesia MS. DEBI’S DANCE ARTS 18-1651, Cayenne 17-1360, Celosia orange 47-17-2-0 GORILLA HOLE SUMMER Teaching the art of dance for over 25 years19-2428, in The Magenta Woodlands,Purple Ms. Debi 18-3949, Dazzling Blue is a classically trained dancer and studio owner with a degree in dance POOL SERIES! Come out and education, join the fun! enjoy a night at the pool SUPER STARS DANCE CLASS with your friends! Recreation Jumping, turning and leaping! New dance terms are introduced each Staff, Security and Lifeguards week. Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop. Dance attire and dance shoes are will be on-site for the event. needed. Boys: White T-shirt, blue or black pants or shorts Fee: $7 per child; Concessions Girls: Pink leotard, pink tights, black tap shoes available for purchase (Cash Only) Ages: 6 - 9 Monthly Fee: $75 Resident; $85 Non-Resident Parents must sign children in and out upon arrival. Date Time Day Location June 6 - August 29 Wednesday Bear Branch Rec Center May 18 7 - 8 p.m. Pool Party at Rob Fleming Aquatic Center Thursday June 7 - August 30 Rob Fleming Rec Center 6535 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77389

MS. DEBI’S BUDDING BALLERINAS A ballet class designed to teach beginner/intermediates, this class June 1 Pool Party at Lakeside Pool provides an experience intended to foster a life long love of movement. 5001 S. Alden Bridge Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77382 Advanced boys and girls are welcome. Pointe work is a possibility for this group. We also explore Modern Dance. Dance attire and dance shoes are needed. Boys: White T-shirt, blue or black pants or shorts July 20 Shadowbend Pool Girls: Pink leotard, pink tights, black tap shoes 4192 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381 Ages: 10 - 16 Monthly Fee: $85 Resident; $95 Non-Resident Date Time Day Location Fall Gorilla Hole series at Bear Branch Rec Center June 6 - August 29 Wednesday Bear Branch Rec Center resumes August 17, 2018! 8 - 9 p.m. June 7 - August 30 Thursday Rob Fleming Rec Center For more information about Gorilla Hole, please call 281-210-3950 or email [email protected]

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WEEK DATES TIME AND LOCATION Week 1 June 4-7 Week 2 June 11-14 Week 3 June 18-21 Ages: Beginners 5-12, Intermediate 8-16 Week 4 June 25-28 9 a.m. Weekly Fee: $100/week Resident, $105/week Non- to Noon Week 5 July 2, 3, 5 and 6 - No class July 4 Resident $15 sibling discount Bear Location: Bear Branch Tennis Courts - pending Week 6 July 9-12 Branch Bear Branch renovations Tennis Week 7 July 16-19 Courts Week 8 July 23-26 Week 9 July 30- August 2 Week 10 August 6-9

The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Action Guide• Summer 2018 13 YOUTH TENNIS PROGRAMS MONTHLY YOUTH SESSION DATES AUTO PAYMENT PLANS Session I: June 4 - June 30 Session II: July 9 - Aug 4 Session III: Aug 6 - Sept 1 OFFERED! No class the week of July 4 NOW CALL 281-210-3950 FOR DETAILS. Fee: $60 Resident; $70 Non-Resident unless otherwise specified

LEVEL DAY LOCATION TIME AGE COACH ACTIVITY # ADDITIONAL NOTES Monday Ridgewood 9 a.m. 5-8 Javier 8209 Session I and II only; $80 Resident, $90 Non-Resident Wendtwoods 8:30 a.m. 5-8 Carmen 8328 Session I and II only Tuesday Ridgewood 9 a.m. 5-8 Javier 8214 Session I and II only; $80 Resident, $90 Non-Resident Bear Branch 4:30 p.m. Carmen 8203 5-8 Session I and II only Wendtwoods 8:30 a.m. 5-8 Carmen 8202 BEGINNER ROOKIES Wednesday Cattail 9 a.m. 5-8 Javier 8371 Session I and II only; $80 Resident, $90 Non-Resident Bear Branch 4:30 p.m. Carmen 8201 5-8 Session I and II only Wendtwoods 8:30 a.m. 5-8 Carmen 8332 Thursday Cattail 9 a.m. 5-8 Javier 8319 Session I and II only; $80 Resident, $90 Non-Resident Bear Branch 4:30 p.m. 5-8 Carmen 8311 Session I and II only Friday Ridgewood 9 a.m. 5-8 Javier 8358 Session I and II only; $80 Resident, $90 Non-Resident Wendtwoods 8:30 a.m. Carmen 8328 Tuesday 5-8 Bear Branch 4:30 p.m. 5-8 Carmen 8203 Wendtwoods 8:30 a.m. Carmen 8202 INTERMEDIATE ROOKIES Wednesday 5-8 Session I and II only Bear Branch 4:30 p.m. 5-8 Carmen 8201 Wendtwoods 8:30 a.m. Carmen 8332 Thursday 5-8 Bear Branch 4:30 p.m. 5-8 Carmen 8311 Monday Ridgewood 10 a.m. 9-12 Javier 8313 Session I and II only; $80 Resident, $90 Non-Resident Wendtwoods 9:30 a.m. 9-11 Carmen 8204 Session I and II only Tuesday Ridgewood 10 a.m. 9-12 Javier 8357 Session I and II only; $80 Resident, $90 Non-Resident Bear Branch 5:30 p.m. Carmen 8317 9-11 Session I and II only Wendtwoods 9:30 a.m. 9-11 Carmen 8251 BEGINNER CHALLENGERS Wednesday Cattail 10 a.m. 9-12 Javier 8334 Session I and II only; $80 Resident, $90 Non-Resident Bear Branch 5:30 p.m. 9-11 Carmen 8114 Session I and II only Wendtwoods 9:30 a.m. 9-11 Carmen 8010 Thursday Cattail 10 a.m. 9-12 Javier 8316 Session I and II only; $80 Resident, $90 Non-Resident Shadowbend 4 p.m. Vern 8108 10-13 Session I and II only Bear Branch 5:30 p.m. 9-11 Carmen 8005 Friday Ridgewood 10 a.m. 9-12 Javier 8206 Session I and II only; $80 Resident, $90 Non-Resident Cranebrook 6 p.m. 11-12 Tammy 8023 Must have previous experience Wendtwoods 9:30 a.m. 9-11 Carmen 8204 Session I and II only Tuesday May Valley 11 a.m. 9-10 Tammy 8302 Must have previous experience Bear Branch 5:30 p.m. 9-11 Carmen 8317 Session I and II only INTERMEDIATE Wendtwoods 9:30 a.m. 9-11 Carmen 8251 Session I and II only CHALLENGERS Wednesday May Valley 12-1 p.m. 10-11 Tammy 8213 Must have previous experience Bear Branch 5:30 p.m. 9-11 Carmen 8114 Session I and II only Wendtwoods 9:30 a.m. 9-11 Carmen 8110 Session I and II only Thursday Shadowbend 5 p.m. 10-13 Vern 8351 Bear Branch 5:30 p.m. 9-11 Carmen 8005 Session I and II only Monday 5-6:30 p.m. ZAT 1 Wednesday Bear Branch 10-18 Lupe 8381 Friday 4-6 p.m. Tuesday 5-6:30 p.m. ZAT 2 Thursday Bear Branch 10-18 Lupe 8383 Rain Make ups on Saturdays 12-2 p.m. Evaluation Friday 4-6p.m. required before first sign up. Monday Wednesday CHAMPS Bear Branch 4-6 p.m. 10-18 Lupe 8387 Thursday Friday

All of our instructors provide private and semi- private instruction. Dates, times and fees are flexible and are coordinated with the instructor. For a list of approved tennis instructors, please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/tennis.

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TINY TENNIS WEEKLY YOUTH TENNIS Ages: 5-7 Got a vacation planned and can’t commit to a whole month of tennis? Fee: $60/week Residents, $70/week Non-Residents No worries, weekly youth tennis sessions are available throughout the June 4 - Aug. 8 M, T, W 8:30-10 a.m. Tupelo Tennis Courts summer! Ages: 5-10 Fee: $28/Resident, $38/Non-Resident SUMMER YOUTH TOURNAMENT SERIES Beg/Int Rookies (5-8): 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Beg/Int Challengers (8-10): 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. 10 and Under Tournaments Ages: 5-10 Location: Lakeside Park Tennis Courts Fee: $15 Resident, $20 Non-Resident Week 1: June 12, 14 Week 2: June 19, 21 June 9 Bear Branch Week 3: July 17, 19 Week 4: July 24, 26 9 a.m. to noon 8055 June 30 Tennis Courts Week 5: August 7, 9 11 and Over Tournaments *Weeks do not run consecutively throughout the summer. Ages: 11 - 18 Fee: $10 Resident, $15 Non-Resident NEW! HIT WITH A PRO! Classes are offered four times a week, every week, all summer long! June 23 Ages: 14-18 Bear Branch July 21 Noon to 5 p.m. 8054 Fee: $100/Week Resident, $110/Week Non-Resident Tennis Courts August 11 June 4 - Aug. 9 M - Th 10-11:30 a.m. Tupelo Tennis Courts

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Learn to play the life long sport of tennis or improve existing Session I June 4 - June 30 skills! Choose from a selection of lesson packages while playing July 9 - August 4 (no class the at The Woodlands tennis courts. Whether just beginning or very Session II week of July 4th) experienced, all levels of players excel when working with a Tennis Academy Instructor. Session III August 6 - September 1

Fee: $70 Resident monthly, $80 Non-resident monthly, unless otherwise specified.

DAY CLASS TYPE LOCATION TIME INSTRUCTOR Activity # ADDITIONAL NOTES Monday Ladies’ Beg. Lessons Terramont 8-9:15 a.m. Jon 8499 Session I & II only; $88 Resident, $98 Non-Resident Tuesday Intermediate Drills Lakeside 9 a.m. Connie 8211 July is a two week session Wednesday Beginner Lessons Lakeside 9 a.m. Connie 8059 July is a two week session Beg/Int Drills Lakeside 9 a.m. Connie 8009 July is a two week session

DAY Thursday Open Drills May Valley 12:30-2p.m. Tammy 8339 Must be A or B level Beginner Lessons Shadowbend 9 a.m. Vern 8200 Saturday Int Lessons/Drills Shadowbend 10-11:30 a.m. Vern 8364 $80 Resident, $90 Non-Resident Session I and II only; $88 Resident, $98 Non- Monday Ladies’ Beg. Lessons Terramont 6:30-7:45 p.m. Jon 8033 Resident

NIGHT Wednesday Intermediate Lessons Cranebrook 6-7:30 p.m. Tammy 8343 Must have previous experience

MENTAL TOUGHNESS TENNIS TRAINING WHEELCHAIR TENNIS AT RIDGEWOOD TENNIS COURTS Build the mental aspect of your tennis game with a training method used by Sign up today for this free program! For more information or to register, the ATP pros. Training combines on-court match play with off-court exercises email [email protected] or call 281-210-3950. of self-motivation and character growth for best performance. Training is Wednesdays 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Ridgewood Tennis Courts open to all players aged 10 and up who are actively competing in any format. Instructor evaluation is required prior to registration. Please contact the recreation staff at 281-210-3950 for more details.

TENNIS BALL MACHINE WORK OUT WITH COACH JON PARK For more information call the Recreation Center at 281-210-3950 or email us at [email protected]. Monday - Friday mornings at Terramont or Pepperdale Park 30 minutes: $20 • 45 minutes: $25 • 60 minutes: $30

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ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE TAI CHI MARTIAL ARTS (TCMA) 20 Person team roster and play eight regular season games and playoffs, Sifu David Neighbors studied tai chi for over 20 years and martial arts league prizes awarded. Please note: league fee due in full before the first game. for over 30 years. He is a member of the American Tai Chi Qigong Ages: 18 and up Fee: $450 per team, $50 deposit Association, the Tai Chi for Health Community and a certified Tai Chi for Diabetes instructor. www.thewoodlandstaichi.com CoEd Team Monday, Requires minimum of NORTHERN FIST MARTIAL ARTS Wednesday and Alden Bridge Sports Park four women on team Kung fu has been used for centuries as a means of promoting strong Thursday evenings Mens Team minds and general health. Students will be instructed in traditional Chinese forms, applications and two-man sets. Monthly topics include: strikes, kicks, take downs and joint locks. ADULT DROP-IN SOCCER Ages: 16 and up Monthly Fee: $80 Resident, $90 Non-resident 11 v 11 pick-up matches held weekly on Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Ages: 18 and up Saturdays Bear Branch Rec Center Quarterly $20 Resident, $25 Non-resident TAI CHI I Bear Branch Daily $5 With tens of millions of participants, tai chi is the largest sport in the Sports Fields Yearly $70 Resident, $80 Non-resident world. Anyone can do tai chi regardless of age or physical condition; no special equipment required. Introduces all aspects of tai chi: forms, ADULT 7V7 SOCCER LEAGUE philosophy and self-defense. Teams are limited, sign up today! 20 person team roster, eight week Ages: 16 and up regular season games and playoff champion prizes awarded. Sunday Monthly Fee: $70 Resident once weekly, $80 Non-resident afternoon/evenings, schedules depend on registration. Open, $120 Resident twice weekly, $130 Non-resident Mondays 7 - 8 p.m. Recreational, and 35 and Over divisions. Playing on all weather turf Bear Branch Rec Center fields at Bear Branch Sports Fields. For more information or to sign Saturdays 9 - 10 a.m. up as an individual free agent, please visit: www.teamsideline.com/ TAI CHI II thewoodlandstownship. Fee includes games and official’s fees. Traditional intermediate and advanced tai chi floor exercises. Students Ages: 18 and up Fee: $550 per team must be a current student in either tai chi I or kung fu. Fee includes game and official’s fees. Ages: 16 and up Monthly Fee: $35 Resident once weekly, $40 Non-resident; $60 Resident twice weekly, $70 Non-resident Mondays 8 - 8:30 p.m. Sports Monkey is now offering leagues in The Woodlands. Coming this Bear Branch Rec Center Summer, Sports Monkey will be offering Saturdays 10 - 10:30 a.m. a Wednesday night Coed Kickball league, TAI CHI III a Thursday night Coed Traditional weapons training and self-defense. The benefits of tai chi are Flag Football league, and enhanced by exercising with weapons, self-defense training included a Sunday night Men’s applications, push hands and joint locks. Flag Football league. All games will Ages: 18 and Up Fee: $35 Resident once weekly, $40 Non-resident be played on the multipurpose field $70 Resident twice weekly, $80 Non-resident at Harper’s Landing Park. For more Mondays 7 - 8 p.m. information and to register for these leagues, please visit: Bear Branch Rec Center Saturdays 9 - 10 a.m. http://sportsmonkeythewoodlands.leagueapps.com/leagues. TAI CHI IV Tai chi group practice, experienced students practice through the art of WANT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TOWNSHIP LEAGUES? tai chi. Email [email protected] or visit www. Ages: 18 and Up Fee: $35 Resident once weekly, $40 Non-resident thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/recreation. $70 Resident twice weekly, $80 Non-resident Mondays 7 - 8 p.m. Bear Branch Rec Center Saturdays 9 - 10 a.m. CHEN STYLE TAI CHI Students will learn self-defense, discipline, how to cultivate inner energy WATERWAY TAI CHI and tai chi philosophy. Curriculum includes tai chi forms, applications and Join the millions of people worldwide practicing tai chi. Classes in yang weapons, including bow and sticks, swords and spears. Class open to both style tai chi are taught outdoors overlooking The Woodlands Waterway. youth and adult students. Includes 10 minutes of breathing and stretching designed to relax the Ages: 7 and up Monthly fee: $120 Resident, $130 Non-resident body and mind followed by instruction in the tai chi 8-step form. Tuesday 7 - 8:30 p.m. Bear Branch Rec Center Ages: 16 and up Monthly Fee: $45 Resident, $50 Non-resident Thursdays 7 p.m. Along the Waterway - locations TBD

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INTRO TO PICKLEBALL Learn how to dink, serve, volley and score! After this 2-hour introduction class you will be able to play a basic beginner pickleball game and participate in weekly play days! Learn proper grip, position, rules and court etiquette. Try one of the fastest growing sports in the nation! Fee: $30/two hour clinic Resident, $35 Non-Resident

August 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 9-11 a.m. Meadowlake 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31 Tennis Court

PICKLEBALL PLAY DAYS Try this paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn. Come and play the fastest growing sport in America. Sign up for the whole season or just drop- in for the night. Must pre-register. Prequisite: must have played pickleball previously or have taken intro to pickleball. Fee: $40/season Resident, $45/season Non-Resident; $5/drop-in August 2-30 Thursdays 6-9 p.m. Shadowbend Tennis Courts August 7-28 Tuesdays 9-11:30 a.m. Meadowlake Tennis Courts

The Tuesday night men’s Doubles Leagues & Wednesday morning and evening women’s Doubles Leagues are ladder formats and do not require a partner. The regular leagues are eight weeks including two scheduled make-up dates. The Mini Leagues run four weeks including one scheduled make-up week. All participants shall JAZZERCISE keep in mind that The Woodlands Township Ladder Leagues are This high intensity dance workout mixes modern moves with strength intended to be both social and recreational in nature. For this training. Set to top 40 music, Dance Mixx targets the three major muscle reason, The Woodlands Township will not utilize any ranking groups for a full body workout! system (i.e. UTSA) when determining participant placement. Ages: 16 and Up Participants must register to play! Fee: Yearly, 6 month and drop in pricing available. Sign up fees apply Fee per league: $25 Residents, $30 Non-residents Location: The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park Mini League fee: $15 Residents, $20 Non-residents January – May; Summer (June – August) times may vary 2018 MEN’S DOUBLES 2018 WOMEN’S DOUBLES M,W Mornings 7 - 8 a.m. Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Summer League: T, TH Evenings 6 - 7 p.m. June 7 - August 16* Summer League: Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. or 7 p.m. June 6 - August 15* Fall League: Fall League: August 30 - November 1 August 29 - October 31 Wednesday at 9 a.m. or 7 p.m. Mini Winter League:

November 7 - December 12* Mini Winter League: November 8 - December 13* Wednesday at 9 a.m. or 7 p.m.

*No league play during the week of July 4 or Thanksgiving week. For more information about tennis leagues and programs, please call 281-210-3950 or visit: www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/tennis

The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Action Guide • Summer 2018 17 ADULT PROGRAMS

Learn to Dance with Brenda Seneca! “VAMOS A HABLAR” - LET’S TALK Classes concentrate on conversational Spanish in an audio visual format. COUNTRY WESTERN DANCING Instructor is Margarita Chavez, author of I Say Hola, You Say Hello. For more information, please visit www.vamosahablar.org. To watch a Learn to glide across the floor to the popular Texas two-step! No sample of class, visit YouTube and search "vamos hablar Lesson 1." more sitting through your favorite song. Instructor: Brenda Seneca. Ages: 18 and up Partners encouraged, but not required. Monthly Fee: $50 Resident, $55 Non-resident Ages: 16 and up Wednesday Fee: $50 Resident, $60 Non-resident Immersion I 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Friday Beginner June 5 - July 3 6:30 - Rob Fleming Tues 7 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday Intermediate July 17 - Aug 14 7:30 p.m. Rec Center Immersion II 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Friday Bear 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Monday BALLROOM DANCING Intermediate I Branch 6 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Participants are introduced to widely used dances in both smooth Rec Center 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Monday and Latin styles, such as the Foxtrot, Waltz and Cha-cha. The class Intermediate II 5:30 - 7 p.m. Wednesday will also teach leading and following. Instructor: Brenda Seneca. 7:30 - 9 p.m. Tuesday Partners encouraged, but not required. Advanced 7:30 - 9 p.m. Thursday Ages: 16 and up Fee: $50 Resident, $60 Non-resident Beginner June 5 - July 3 7:30 - Rob Fleming SUBJUNCTIVE IMMERSION Tues This is an immersive course for advanced students. Intermediate July 17 - Aug 14 8:30 p.m. Rec Center Visit www.vamoshablar.org for more information. Ages: 18 and up SWING/JITTERBUG Fee: $125 Resident, $135 Non-resident Enjoy this fun introduction to the basic steps and patterns of East Coast Swing; learn leading and following skills as well. Instructor: June 2 - July 28 2 - 4 p.m. Saturday Bear Branch Rec Center Brenda Seneca. Partners encouraged, but not required. Ages: 16 and up SPANISH CLUB Fee: $50 Resident, $60 Non-resident This club is for those who are fluent in the Spanish language. Discussion Beginner June 5 - July 3 8:30 - Rob Fleming Tues topics include current events, Spanish soap opera critiques and other Intermediate July 17 - Aug 14 9:30 p.m. Rec Center interesting subjects. Instructor: Margarita Chavez. Ages: 18 and up Monthly Fee: $30 Resident, $35 Non-resident Mondays 7:30 - 9 p.m. Bear Branch Rec Center

18 The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Action Guide • Summer 2018 ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS

Newman's PAWsitive Pups PUPPY SOCIALIZATION AND BASIC OBEDIENCE Puppies and owners will learn basic obedience cues, such as sit, lie down, stay... using positive reinforcement training methods. They will also learn important socialization skills and owners will learn how to approach problem behaviors such as jumping and play biting. (For puppies under 8 months) Ages: 16 and up Fee: Resident $80, Non-Resident $90 Session I June 28, July 5, 12, 19 Rob Fleming 6 - 7 p.m. Thursday Session II Rec Center July 26, Aug. 2, 23, 30

ADULT OBEDIENCE LV 1 Dogs and owners will learn how to teach the come, stay, leave it and polite leash walking. ADOPT-A-HABITAT From 8 to 10 a.m. on every second and fourth Monday, help maintain the These concepts will be introduced with low native gardens and pollinator habitat at Wendtwoods Park. Dig in and help levels of distraction increasing to high. They will make a positive impact in your community! Please email TMacArthur@ also learn impulse control games and boundary thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov for more information. games. For dogs 8 months and older. Ages: 16 and up ADOPT-A-PATH Fee: Resident $80, Non-Resident $90 Anyone interested in keeping our community clean and green is welcome Session I to join the Adopt-a-Path program. Business employees, neighborhood, school groups and scout troops have all helped keep The Woodlands a June 28, July 5, 12, 19 Rob Fleming 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. Thursday beautiful place to live. Please email [email protected] Session II Rec Center for more information. July 26, Aug. 2, 23, 30 For more volunteer opportunities, please visit www.thewoodlandstown- ADULT SOCIALIZATION AND BASIC OBEDIENCE ship-tx.gov/volunteer or email [email protected]. Dogs and owners will learn basic obedience cues, such as sit, lie down, stay... using positive reinforcement training methods. They will also learn LOOKOUT FOR LITTER: JUNE 15 – AUGUST 15, 2018 important socialization skills and owners will learn how to approach Take part in this free, fun, outdoor, family activity to help clean up our problem behaviors such as jumping and play biting. (For dogs 8 months and paths, parks and public spaces. It’s as easy as 1-2-3 ! older ) Ages: 18 and under. Ages: 16 and up 1. Pledge to pick up three (3) pieces of litter per day for 3 weeks. Fee: Resident $80, Non-Resident $90 2. Complete a daily log of the items. 3. Submit the log to the Township's Environmental Services Session I Department for a prize. June 25, July 2, 9, 16 To register and print a litter log visit The Woodlands Township website Session II 9 - 10 p.m. Monday Terramont Dog Park www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/environment or call 281-210-3800. July 23, 30, Aug. 20, 27 ADVANCED ORGANIC VEGETABLE GARDENING —SATURDAY, DOG TRICKS AND MENTALLY STIMULATING GAMES AUGUST 25, 2018 Dogs will learn the fun side of training, including, but not limited to roll Location: The Woodlands Emergency Training Center, 16135 IH 45 S, over, turn around, jump and some agility aspects. This is a great class for Conroe, TX 77385 your high energy dog! Time: 9 am - Noon Ages: 16 and up Join Daniel Cunningham, Texas A&M AgriLife’s Water University Fee: Resident $60, Non-Resident $70 Horticulturist, as he shares his holistic approach to vegetable gardening. Daniel will offer cutting edge practices including water conservation, Session I edible landscaping and foraging. The class is free but registration is June 25, July 2, 9, 16 required. Space is limited. https://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/248/ Session II 10 - 11 p.m. Monday Terramont Dog Park Gardening-and-Nature-Classes July 23, 30, Aug. 20, 27

The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Action Guide • Summer 2018 19 BOAT HOUSE PROGRAMS ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF LAKE WOODLANDS

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Riva Row Boat House 2101 Riva Row, The Woodlands, TX 77380 1970 Hughes Landing Blvd., The Woodlands, TX 77381 281-210-3965 281-210-2065

RIVA ROW AND LAKES EDGE BOAT HOUSES PADDLES AND PAWS Register for one of these great programs right on Lake Woodlands! Team Bring the entire family out to kayak, including the family dog. Enjoy a 2- building events, corporate outings, birthday parties, family reunions and hour kayak around Lake Woodlands, socialize with other dogs and families church groups may be eligible for group rates! Call 281-210-3965 or email and experience an adventure with the whole family. [email protected] for more details or reservations. Dog Life Jackets are required. Bring your own or request one from Riva Row Daily Rates: Boat House when you pre-register. Tandem Kayaks: $20 for first hour Ages: All Single Kayak: $15 for first hour Fee: $15 per solo, $20 per tandem Stand-Up Paddle Board: $20 for first hour 2 to 6 p.m. at Riva Row Boat House $5 additional hour for each rental Every Monday from June 4 through August 27, 2018 HOURS: May 13 - August 12: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., closed Wednesday August 13 - December 31: 9 a.m. to sunset, closed Tuesday and Wednesday Last rental out one hour before closing. Participants must register at least 48 hours before the start of all Boat House programs, unless stated otherwise. Rates include paddles and life jackets. Liability waiver required for kayak rentals, must be 18 years or older to sign waivers. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by someone 16 years or older. GROUP OUTINGS Host a birthday party, family reunion, youth group or company event on Lake Woodlands. Experienced staff will help select an activity to ensure everyone has a great time kayaking. Activities include scavenger hunts, guided tours, communication drills, relay races and capture the flag. Group events receive discounted rates! Call 281-210-3965 for more details and reservations.

20 The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Action Guide • Summer 2018 BOAT HOUSE PROGRAMS IN A KAYAK OR ON A PADDLE BOARD!

STAND-UP Saturdays and Sundays at NORTHSHORE STORAGE FACILITY PADDLE BOARD YOGA Riva Row Boat House Looking for a way to get your kayak or paddleboard out without the pain Take your practice to the Saturday May 5 10 a.m. and hassle of having to store and transport? The Northshore Storage water. Our instructors will Sunday May 20 10 a.m. Facility is a small piece of lake- front property that would give walk you through basic Saturday June 2 9 a.m. paddle board instruction you quick and easy access to and safety before paddling Sunday June 10 9 a.m. Lake Woodlands. out to your floating studio Saturday June 16 9 a.m. Contact Riva Row at 281-210- for a vinyasa flow. Sunday July 8 9 a.m. 3965 for availability. Ages: 14 and older Saturday July 14 9 a.m. Fee: Fee: $40 per person Saturday August 11 9 a.m. Kayak stall - $15/month for Sunday August 26 9 a.m. residents, $30/month for non- residents. Paddleboard stall - $8/month for residents, $16/month for non-residents. Must pay entire year in full. FIND THE BOAT HOUSE NEAREST YOU Whether you want to start your exploration along the waterway or begin right on the lake, there are now two boat houses for you enjoy a day on the water. The Riva Row Boat House is directly next to Town Green Park and The Cynthia Woods Pavilion, and the SAVE TIME IN LINE! new Lakes Edge Boat House is in Hughes Landing next to the One Lakes Edge apartment community. The Woodlands Township offers an online waiver system that allows guests to move quickly through the equipment rental lines at Riva Row and Lakes Edge Boat Houses. All participants CHECK OUT THE NEW FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE TOWNSHIP must complete a liability waiver before they go out on the PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT! water. Please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ Like, share and invite friends to keep up with all the events, programs, rivarowboathouse to complete a waiver for EVERY person department news and more on the Township’s new Facebook page at in your group. Once completed, the liability waiver remains www.facebook.com/townshipparksandrec. active for the current year.

The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Action Guide • Summer 2018 21 AQUATIC PROGRAMS

GROUP SWIM LESSON DESCRIPTIONS AND LEVEL GOALS Each class is a prerequisite for the next higher level; exceptions may only be permitted by swim instructors or program coordinator. Swim with Me Level 1 6 months to 2 ½ years 3 to 7 years Class schedules listed on pages 21 and 22. Infants, toddlers and adults that accompany Opening eyes under water, submerging entire There are seven 30-minute group lessons them play games, sing songs and learn face, front float and recovery to vertical per session. Max of 5:1 student/instructor basic water skills. Children learn to become position without support, freestyle and ratio for most groups. 10:1 for Swim with comfortable and enjoy the water while backstroke with assistance. Me and Advanced classes. The final Friday learning basic safety and water skills, Level 2 of each session is reserved for makeup including entering and exiting the pool, 4 to 8 years class, due to weather or pool closures as blowing bubbles, submersion, floating (both Jumping from the side, holding breath, determined by Township staff. Makeup class will back and front) and changing body position jellyfish and tuck floats without support, only be held in the event of a weather makeup. in the water. Session 1: June 4 - 14 front and back glide with recovery to vertical Session 2: June 18 - 28 Toddler Transitions position without support, back and freestyle Session 3: July 2 - 12, No class July 4, 2018. 2 to 3 ½ years independently, breaststroke, treading water Session 4: July 16 - 26 Entering and exiting the water using and exploration of deep area of pool. Session 5: July 30 - August 9 steps and side, bobbing, blowing bubbles, Level 3 retrieving submerged objects, submerging 5 to 10 years Locations entire body, front and back float with Headfirst entry from kneeling and standing Alden Bridge Pool, no class on Monday support, front glide with support, recovering position, underwater recovery of objects, Creekwood Pool, no class on Thursday to a vertical position and freestyle with treading water, simultaneous arm and leg Falconwing Pool, no class on Wednesday support. Parents will participate in the water movements on stomach without support, Rob Fleming Aquatic Center,no class on Monday for the first week of the session to help their rotary breathing, dolphin kick, side stroke Sawmill Pool, no class on Tuesday child gain confidence in the water. By the end and elementary backstroke. of the program, children should be swimming Advanced 1 Registration on their own. $65 Resident per session 5 to 12 years $75 Non-resident per session Preschool Freestyle, breathing to the side, stream line, 2 ½ to 5 years backstroke and starting arm movements. Online at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx. Entering and exiting the water using steps and Advanced 2 gov, call 281-210-3950 or come by The side, bobbing, blowing bubbles, retrieving 5 to 12 years Recreation Center at Bear Branch, 5310 submerged objects, submerging entire body, Freestyle, back stroke, butterfly and breast Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, Texas front and back float with support, front glide stroke, kicks, and further development of 77381 or call 281-516-7348 or come by The with support, recovering to a vertical position arm motions. Recreation Center at Rob Fleming, 6464 and freestyle with support. Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands, Advanced 3 Texas 77389. 5 to 12 years Registration for group lessons closes at 9 p.m. Freestyle, back, breast and butterfly strokes, on the Wednesday before the first day of the turns and dives. next session, please register early.

22 The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Action Guide • Summer 2018 AQUATIC PROGRAMS

There are seven 30-minute group lessons per session. The final Friday of each session is reserved for makeup class, due to weather or pool closures as determined by Township staff. Registration for group lessons closes at 9 p.m. on the Wednesday before the first day of the session; please register early, [email protected] group lessons take place during open swim hours. These class offerings are indicated below in bold. Participants should be aware that other swimmers may be present nearby.

Session 1, June 4 to June 14 Session 2, June 18 to June 28 Alden Bridge Pool - No Class on Monday Level III 1089.108 Alden Bridge Pool - No Class on Monday Level I 1078.238 8:30 - 9 a.m. Preschool 1035.108 Advanced I 1091.108 8:30 - 9 a.m. Preschool 1035.208 Level II 1085.228 Advanced II 1089.218 Level I 1045.108 10 - 10:30 a.m. Level I 1078.118 Toddler 1040.208 6 - 6:30 p.m. Toddler 1040.258 Level II 1050.108 Level I 1045.208 Level II 1085.118 Preschool 1065.218 Level III 1038.108 Level III 1089.118 Level II 1050.208 Level I 1078.248 Advanced II 1048.108 Advanced III 1091.118 Level III 1038.208 Level II 1085.238 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. Toddler 1040.108 Toddler 1040.138 Advanced I 1048.208 Level III 1089.228 Advanced II 1091.228 Level I 1045.118 6 - 6:30 p.m. Swim w/Me 1701.118 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. Preschool 1035.218 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. Swim w/Me 1701.248 Level II 1050.118 Swim w/Me 1041.208 Preschool 1065.118 Toddler 1040.268 Level III 1038.118 Level I 1078.128 Level I 1045.218 Level I 1078.258 Swim w/Me 1041.108 Level II 1085.128 Level III 1038.218 Level II 1085.248 Advanced I 1048.118 Level III 1089.128 Advanced II 1048.218 Level III 1089.238 Advanced I 1091.238 10 - 10:30 a.m. Swim w/Me 1041.118 Advanced II 1091.128 10 - 10:30 a.m. Toddler 1040.218 7:30 - 8 p.m. Level I 1078.268 Preschool 1035.118 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. Swim w/Me 1701.128 Level II 1050.218 Level III 1089.248 Level I 1045.128 Preschool 1065.128 Advanced I 1048.228 Advanced I 1091.248 Level II 1050.128 Level I 1078.138 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. Preschool 1035.228 Advanced II 1091.258 Level III 1038.128 Level II 1085.138 Level I 1045.238 Rob Fleming Pool - No Class on Monday 8 - 8:30 a.m. Preschool 1064.208 Advanced III 1048.128 Level III 1089.138 Level III 1038.238 Level I 1061.208 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. Preschool 1035.128 Advanced I 1091.138 6 - 6:30 p.m. Preschool 1035.238 Level II 1062.208 Toddler 1040.118 7:30 - 8 p.m. Level II 1085.148 Level I 1045.248 Level III 1063.208 Level I 1045.138 Level III 1089.148 Level II 1050.238 Advanced I 1060.208 8:45 - 9:15 a.m. Preschool 1064.218 Level II 1050.138 Advanced II 1091.148 Level III 1038.248 Level I 1061.218 Level III 1038.138 Rob Fleming Pool - No Class on Monday Advanced II 1048 .248 Level II 1062.218 6 - 6:30 p.m. Preschool 1035.138 8 - 8:30 a.m. Preschool 1064.108 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. Swim w/Me 1041.218 Level III 1063.218 Level I 1045.148 Level I 1061.108 Level I 1045.258 Advanced III 1060.218 Level II 1050.148 Level II 1062.108 Level II 1050.248 9:30 - 10 a.m. Preschool 1064.228 Level I 1061.228 Level III 1038.148 Level III 1063.108 Level III 1038.258 Level II 1062.228 Advanced I 1048.138 Advanced I 1060.108 Advanced I 1048.258 Level III 1063.228 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. Level I 1045.158 8:45 - 9:15 a.m. Preschool 1064.118 Toddler 1040.228 Advanced II 1060.228 Level II 1050.158 Level I 1061.118 7:30 - 8 p.m. Level I 1045.268 Creekwood Pool - No Class on Thursday Level III 1038.158 Level II 1062.118 Level II 1050.258 6 - 6:30 p.m. Preschool 1065.228 Level I 1078.278 Advanced II 1048.148 Level III 1063.118 Level III 1038.268 Level II 1085.258 Toddler 1040.128 Advanced II 1060.118 Advanced III 1048.268 Level III 1089.258 Preschool 1035.148 9:30 - 10 a.m. Preschool 1064.128 Sawmill Pool - No Class on Tuesday Advanced I 1091.268 7:30 - 8 p.m. Level I 1045.168 Level I 1061.128 9:30 - 10 a.m. Level I 1024.208 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. Preschool 1065.238 Level II 1050.168 Level II 1062.128 Level II 1026.208 Level I 1078.288 Level II 1085.268 Level III 1038.168 Level III 1063.128 Level III 1025.208 Level III 1089.268 Advanced III 1048.158 Advanced II 1060.128 Advanced II 1028.208 Advanced II 1091.278 Sawmill Pool - No Class on Tuesday Creekwood Pool - No Class on Thursday Falconwing Pool - No Class on Wednesday Lakeside Pool - Closed Friday 9:30 - 10 a.m. Preschool 1027.108 6 - 6:30 p.m. Preschool 1065.138 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. Preschool 1065.208 6 - 6:30 p.m. Preschool 1027.218 Level II 1026.108 Level I 1078.148 Level I 1078.208 Level I 1024.218 Level II 1026.218 Level III 1025.108 Level II 1085.158 Level II 1085.208 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. Preschool 1027.228 Advanced I 1028.108 Level III 1089.158 Level III 1089.208 Level I 1024.228 Advanced I 1091.158 Advanced I 1091.208 Level II 1026.228 Falconwing Pool - No Class on Wednesday 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. Preschool 1065.148 10 - 10:30 a.m. Toddler 1040.238 7:30 - 8 p.m. Preschool 1027.238 Level I 1078.158 Swm w/Me 1701.218 Level I 1024.238 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. Swim w/Me 1701.108 Level II 1026.238 Level II 1085.168 Level I 1078.218 Preschool 1065.108 Level III 1089.168 Level II 1085.218 Level I 1078.108 Advanced II 1091.168 Level III 1089.218 Level II 1085.108 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Swim w/Me 1070.228 Toddler 1040.248

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Session 3, July 2 to July 12, No Class July 4th Session 4, July 16 to July 26 Alden Bridge Pool - No Class on Monday Rob Fleming Pool - No Class on Monday Alden Bridge Pool - No Class on Monday Falconwing Pool - No Class on Wednesday Classes will be held July 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12 Classes will be held July 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12 8:30 - 9 a.m. Preschool 1035.408 9:15 - 9:45am Preschool 1065.408 9:15 - 9:45 p.m. Level I 1045.308 8 - 8:30 a.m. Level I 1061.308 Toddler 1040.408 Level I 1078.408 Level II 1050.308 Level II 1062.308 Level I 1045.408 Level II 1085.408 Level III 1038.308 Advanced I 1060.308 Level II 1050.408 Level III 1089.408 Advanced I 1048.308 Advanced II 1060.318 Level III 1038.408 Advanced I 1091.408 10 - 10:30 p.m. Preschool 1035.308 8:45 - 9:15 a.m. Preschool 1064.308 Advanced I 1048.408 10- 10:30 a.m. Toddler 1040.438 Swim With Me 1041.308 Level I 1061.318 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. Preschool 1035.418 Swm w/Me 1701.408 Level III 1038.318 Level II 1062.318 Swim w/Me 1041.408 Level I 1078.418 Advanced 1048.318 Level III 1063.308 Level I 1045.418 Level II 1085.418 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Toddler 1040.308 9:30 - 10 a.m. Level I 1061.328 Level II 1050.418 Level III 1089.418 Preschool 1035.318 Level II 1062.328 Level III 1038.418 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Swim w/Me 1070.418 Level I 1045.318 Level III 1063.318 Advanced III 1048.418 Toddler 1040.448 Level II 1050.318 Advanced III 1060.328 10 -10:30 a.m. Toddler 1040.418 Level I 1078.428 6 - 6:30 p.m. Preschool 1035.328 Creekwood Pool - No Class on Thursday Preschool 1035.428 Level II 1085.428 Level I 1045.318 Classes will be held July 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12 Level I 1045.428 Advanced II 1089.418 Level III 1038.328 8 - 8:30 a.m. Level I 1078.368 Level II 1050.428 6 - 6:30 p.m. Toddler 1040.458 Advanced II 1048.328 Level II 1085.358 Level III 1038.428 Preschool 1065.418 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. Swim With Me 1041.318 Level III 1089.348 Advanced II 1048.428 Level I 1078.438 Toddler 1040.318 8:45 - 9:15 a.m. Preschool 1065.338 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. Level I 1045.438 Level II 1085.438 Level II 1050.328 Level II 1085.368 Level II 1050.438 Level III 1089.428 Advanced I 1048.328 Advanced I 1091.348 Level III 1038.438 Advanced II 1091.428 7:30 - 8 p.m. Level III 1038.348 9:30 - 10 a.m. Level I 1078.378 Advanced I 1048.438 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. Level I 1078.448 Advanced I 1048.348 Level III 1089.358 Advanced III 1048.448 Level II 1085.448 Advanced III 1048.358 Advanced II 1091.358 6 - 6:30 p.m. Preschool 1035.438 Level III 1089.438 Sawmill Pool - No Class on Tuesday 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. Preschool 1065.348 Level I 1045.448 Advanced I 1091.438 Classes will be held July 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12 Level I 1078.388 Level II 1050.448 7:30 - 8 p.m. Level I 1078.458 9:30 - 10 a.m. Preschool 1027.308 Level III 1089.368 Level III 1038.448 Level II 1085.458 Level II 1026.308 6 - 6:30 p.m. Preschool 1065.318 Advanced II 1048.458 Level III 1089.448 Level III 1025.308 Level I 1078.348 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. Toddler 1040.428 Advanced I 1091.448 Advanced II&III 1028.308 Level II 1085.338 Level I 1045.458 Rob Fleming Pool - No Class on Monday Preschool 1027.307 Level III 1089.328 Level II 1050.458 8 - 8:30 a.m. Level I 1061.408 Falconwing Pool - No Class on Wednesday Advanced I 1091.328 Level III 1038.458 Level II 1062.408 Classes will be held July 2, 5, 6,9, 10, 11, 12 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. Preschool 1065.328 Advanced I 1048.468 Level III 1063.408 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. Preschool 1065.308 Level I 1078.358 7:30 - 8 p.m. Level I 1045.458 Advanced I 1060.408 Level I 1078.308 Level II 1085.348 Level II 1050.468 8:45 - 9:15 a.m. Preschool 1064.418 Level II 1085.308 Level III 1089.338 Level III 1038.468 Level I 1061.418 Level III 1089.308 Advanced II 1091.338 Advanced II 1048.478 Level II 1062.418 Advanced I 1091.308 Lakeside Pool - No Class on Friday Creekwood Pool - No Class on Thursday Advanced III 1060.418 10 - 10:30 a.m. Toddler 1040.328 Classes will be held July 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12 8 - 8:30 a.m. Preschool 1078.448 9:30 - 10 a.m. Preschool 1064.428 Swm w/Me 1701.308 6 - 6:30 p.m. Preschool 1027.318 Level II 1085.488 Level I 1061.428 Level I 1078.318 Level I 1024.318 Advanced II 1091.478 Level III 1063.428 Level II 1085.318 Level II 1026.318 8:45 - 9:15 a.m. Level I 1078.488 Advanced II 1060.428 Level III 1089.318 Level III 1025.318 Level II 1085.498 Sawmill Pool - No Class on Tuesday 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Swim w/Me 1070.318 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. Preschool 1027.328 Level III 1089.478 9:30 - 10 a.m. Level I 1024.408 Toddler 1040.328 Level I 1024.328 9:30 - 10 a.m. Preschool 1065.458 Level II 1026.408 Level I 1078.338 Level II 1026.328 Level III 1089.488 Level III 1025.408 Level II 1085.328 Level III 1025.328 Advanced III 1091.488 Advanced II 1028.408 Advanced II 1089.318 7:30 - 8 p.m. Preschool 1027.338 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. Level I 1078.498 Lakeside Pool - No Class on Friday Level I 1024.338 Level II 1089.498 6 - 6:30 p.m. Preschool 1027.418 Level II 1026.338 Advanced I 1091.498 Level I 1024.418 Level III 1025.338 6 - 6:30 p.m. Preschool 1065.428 Level II 1026.418 Level I 1078.468 Level III 1025.418 Level II 1085.468 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. Preschool 1027.428 Level III 1089.458 Level I 1024.428 Session 5, July 30 - August 9 Advanced I 1091.458 Level II 1026.428 Alden Bridge Pool - No Class on Monday Level II 1085.518 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. Preschool 1065.438 Level III 1025.428 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Preschool 1035.508 Level III 1089.508 Level I 1078.478 7:30 - 8 p.m. Preschool 1027.438 Level I 1045.508 Advanced I 1091.518 Level II 1085.478 Level I 1024.438 Level II 1050.508 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. Preschool 1065.528 Level III 1089.468 Level II 1026.438 Level III 1038.508 Level I 1078.528 Advanced II 1091.468 Level III 1025.438 Advanced I, Level II 1085.528 1048.508 II, & III Level III 1089.518 Advanced I 1048.408 Advanced II 1091.528 Session 5, July 30 - August 9 Creekwood Pool - No Class on Thursday Falconwing Pool - No Class on Wednesday (cont.) Level I 1061.518 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. Preschool 1065.538 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. Toddler 1040.508 Level II 1062.518 FOR MORE INFORMATION, Level II 1085.538 Preschool 1065.508 Level III 1063.518 PLEASE EMAIL Level III 1089.528 Level I 1078.508 Advanced I 1060.518 AQUATICS@ 10:30 - 11 a.m. Level I 1078.538 Level II 1085.508 8:45 - 9:15am Preschool 1064.528 THEWOODLANDSTOWNSHIP-TX. Advanced II 1091.548 Advanced I, 1089.508 Level I 1061.528 Advanced III 1091.538 II & III GOV Level II 1062.528 6 - 6:30 p.m. Preschool 1065.518 Rob Fleming Pool - No Class on Monday Level III 1063.528 Level I 1078.518 8 - 8:30 a.m. Preschool 1064.518 Advanced II 1060.528

24 The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Action Guide • Summer 2018 AQUATIC PROGRAMS

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS (Adults and Children) AQUA H2O One-on-one swim instruction. Pick from one of the ten Township Low impact workout that utilizes every muscle for a full body workout. pools listed below, then choose a time between noon and 5 p.m. Ages: All Fee per session: $40 Resident, $50 Non-resident $10 drop-in To register, call 281-210-3950. Your request will be answered within Session 2, June 4 - 29 five business days. Ages: All Fee: All lessons are 30 minutes. Session 3, July 2 - 31 (No class July 4, 2018) 7:30 - 8:30 M - W - F 1 lesson..... $40 a.m. Ridgewood Pool 3 lessons.... $80 Session 4, August 1 - 24 8 lessons.... $170 Session 5, Sept 5 - 28 $10 Resident discount per booking May 21 – June 1: Falconwing Pool only. SCUBA DIVING June 4 – August 10: Choice of Alden Bridge, Bear Branch, Cranebrook, Creekwood, Falconwing, Harper's Landing, Lakeside, Rob Fleming, Saw- All equipment provided during class instruction. You will receive all mill, or Wendtwoods pools. There will be no classes July 4, 2018. materials and cards upon successful completion of course certifying you as an open water diver. PADI eLearning is a flexible way to complete the THE WOODLANDS TAAF SUMMER SWIM TEAMS classroom portion of the PADI Open Water Diver Course. You will complete Fee includes TAAF registration; Meet fees are additional $25; all chapters and tests online thorough PADI eLearning. Friday night is class non-registered swimmers Meet fee is $50. Ages: 5 and up registration and the pool portion of the class will be done on Saturday and Fee: New swimmers $100 Resident, $110 Non-resident Sunday afternoons on the first weekend. The open water dive are done the Returning TAAF swimmers or members of the Waves, Hurricanes or Riptides: $70 No class July 4, 2018. second weekend of the course. Ages: 10 and up Fee: Ages 12 and up; $340 Resident, $350 Non-resident Regional Meet: July 14, Beaumont, TX State Meet: July 26 – 29, College Station, TX Friday: 6:30 - 9 p.m., 8203 Millennium Forest Drive 6 and under 9 - 9:45 a.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 1st Weekend at Shadowbend Pool June 25 – July 25 7 and 8 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m. 2nd Weekend at Blue Lagoon in Huntsville Lakeside Pool Mon. – Thurs. 9 and 10 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Session I: May 12-14, 19-21 Session II: May 25-27, June 1-3 11 and up 8 - 9 a.m. Session III: June 8-10, 15-17 Session IV: July 20-22, 27-29 JUNIOR SWIM TEAM Not a learn-to-swim program or competitive team. Focus is on Session V: August 3-5, 10-12 Session VI: August 17-19, 24-26 endurance and skills. Swimmers must be able to swim the length of Session VII: September 7-9, 14-16 the pool and have rudimentary stroke skills. Must be previous Jr. Swim Team participants or be evaluated prior to joining. No class July 4, 2018. AQUA YOGA -ABS Ages: 4 and up Take yoga to a whole new level! You will learn to hold your balance on the Fee: $175 Resident, $185 Non-resident water while going through the yoga moves. If you love yoga on land, see what yoga on the water is all about! Limited mats available, so you must Mini Meet sign up. No walk-ins. Ridgewood Pool Thursday, July 26 8:30 - 9 a.m. M - W - TH - F Ages: 12 and up Fee: $55 Resident, $65 Non-resident June 11 – July 26 8:30 - 10 a.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m. Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Lakeside Pool Thursday, July 26 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. M - T - W - TH Tuesday Ridgewood Pool June 11 – July 26 6 - 8 p.m. Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 7:30 - 8 p.m. 5:15 - 6 p.m. Creekwood Pool Friday, July 28 7:30 - 8 p.m. M - T - W - F June 11 – July 27 6:45 - 8 p.m. AQUA WEIGHT PROGRAM JUNIOR LIFEGUARDING Works upper and lower body and abs while building strength and Builds on a foundation of knowledge, attitude and skills for future endurance. Participants improve cardio fitness and flexibility levels while lifeguards. Learn techniques, build stamina and execute skills. This is not going at their own pace. Ages: 18 and up a certification course, but does follow Red Cross program. Participants will learn First Aid, CPR, AED and lifeguarding. Monthly fee: $40 Resident, $50 Non-resident Ages: 8 – 15 Fee: $70 Resident, $80 Non-resident Session 1, June 4 – 29 June 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21 3 - 5 p.m. M - TH Shadowbend Pool Session 2, July 2 – 27 9 - 10 a.m. M - W - F Ridgewood Pool (No class July 4th) WATER RESISTANCE WALKING CLASS Walk against the current in the lazy river at the Rob Fleming Aquatic Center. Start out slow, but speed up as the class goes on. This class is not for people with knee or lower back problems. Ages: 18 and up Fee: $60 Resident,$65 Non-resident $45 Saturdays only All-sessions Fee: $150 Resident, $160 Non-resident June 5 - 30 Rob Fleming Aquatic 8:30 - 10 a.m. T - TH - SA July 3 - 28 Center

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The Rob Fleming Aquatic Center

- officially opened on June- 28, 2008, JOIN US FOR A DIVE-IN MOVIE! and every 10 year old deserves a birthday party! Come celebrate a JUNE 9 - WENDTWOODS POOL: great 10 years at the pool! MOANA Free admission begins at 6 p.m. and the pool remains open until Location: Rob Fleming JULY 14 - BEAR BRANCH POOL: 9 p.m. The party will include Aquatic Center cake, party favors, LEAP Date: Sunday June 24, 2018 a bounce house, an inflatable Doors open at 8:15 p.m. $5 per person, children 3 Time: 4 to 9 p.m. and under free. Free for season pool pass holders. slide and more!

WATER SAFETY WEEK Water safety has to be a community-wide effort, and in 2018 2018 SEASON POOL PASS we are partnering with other local agencies to bring more awareness to water safety in general. Aquatics staff will be VALID MAY 12 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 visiting our pools to give safety demonstrations to kids and teach them ways to be safe, visit with parents about their Resident Season Pass Non-resident Season Pass important role in kids’ water safety both in public water and in the home, 0-2 years...... $6 0-2 years...... $30 and to hand out Township program information. 3-64 years...... $40 3 years and up...... $120 Ages: All (18 and under) Fee: None Senior*...... $15 No additional family discount, no Additional family pass**. .$15 additional senior discount. Season Date Time Day of week *Ages 65 years and up passes are non-refundable and non- ** In addition to purchase of four full price transferrable. June 18 11 a.m. - Noon (Shadowbend) and Monday passes, immediate family only. 6-7 p.m. (Sawmill) June 19 11 a.m. - Noon (Harper’s Landing) Tuesday Choose the most convenient way for you! Call or stop by: and 6-7 p.m. (Falconwing) • The Recreation Center at Bear Branch Park June 20 11 a.m. - Noon (Alden Bridge) and Wednesday 5310 Research Forest Drive • 281-210-3950 6-7 p.m. (Cranebrook) • The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park June 21 11 a.m. - Noon (Ridgewood) and Thursday 6-7 p.m. (Wendtwoods) 6464 Creekside Forest Drive • 281-516-7348 June 22 11 a.m. - Noon (Rob Fleming) and Friday • Go online to www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov and click 6-7 p.m. (Bear Branch) on the tree icon. June 23 2-3 p.m. (Windvale) and Saturday *First time season pass holders must visit one of the recreation centers to get a 5-6 p.m. (Lakeside) photo taken within 10 business days of purchase. June 24 2-3 p.m. (Forestgate) and Sunday **Renewals can be done over the phone and at the pool. The past year's cards 5-6 p.m. (Creekwood) will renew for the new season. There is a $5 reprint fee for lost cards.

A party for Season Passholders ONLY (plus limited guests), given in appreciation for their support! Full use of the Rob Fleming Aquatic Center exclusive to our 2018 Join us for the Season Pass holders; all normal pool rules will apply. This event includes a lifeguard 2nd Annual Season dunk tank, bounce house, slip ‘n’ slide, light refreshments and giveaways! Location: Rob Fleming Aquatic Center Passholder Appreciation Date: Monday, July 23, 2018 Time: 4 to 7 p.m. Limited to one guest per 2018 Season Pass holder. Event! Pass holder guests must pay $5 entry fee.

26 The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Action Guide • Summer 2018 SPECIAL EVENTS

Enjoy live music by local and regional performers in the picturesque setting of Waterway Square at Waterway Nights. Taking place in the spring and summer, Waterway Nights makes for an eventful night out in The Woodlands Town Center. Sponsored by - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 5 Saturday, May 26 Saturday, June 16 Level One Band (Variety/Dance) Face This Way (Classic Rock) Texas Joe Bailey & the Sweet Leaf Saturday, May 12 Saturday, June 2 Junction (Country) Brenda Guy The One Woman Show Yelba (Variety/Latin) Saturday, June 23 (Soul) Saturday, June 9 Breakfast at Tiffany's (Variety/Dance) Saturday, May 19 Say Yes, Juliet Saturday, June 30 Time Warp (80s/90s/Today's Hits) (Indie/Alternative Rock) Sawdust Road (Classic Rock/Country)

The annual Memorial Day event in The Woodlands pays tribute to all military service men and women who lost their lives while serving the United States, and also honors all veterans who serve as a symbol for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice of life to protect our freedom. The festival features live music, children’s activities, strolling entertainers, a Community Covenant Sunday, May 27, 2018 signing and more at Town Green Park. The evening concludes with a dazzling 4 to 9 p.m. fireworks display choreographed to a patriotic soundtrack. Concessions will be available for purchase.

Enjoy live music this summer on scenic Lake Woodlands, Thursday evening at Hughes Landing! Rock the Row features local and regional bands playing a variety of favorites from classic rock and pop to Motown.

Thursday, July 12 Thursday, July 26 Thursday, August 9 TreynWrek Louis Lamb and the Gentle Lamb Vinyl Arcade (90s Classic Rock) (Psychedelic Blues Rock) Experience (Motown) Thursday, August 16 Thursday, July 19 Thursday, August 2 Hannah Kirby Fidelity Maxx (Funky Dance) Flashpoint (Variety/Dance/Rock) (Indie/Roots/Classic Rock)

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon and evening with entertainment during the annual Labor Day Event at Waterway Square. Featuring live music, children's activities, strolling entertainers and Sunday, September 2, 2018 fireworks. The festival provides an 4 to 9 p.m. exciting night out for all ages.

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STAR SPANGLED SALUTE AT THE PAVILION On Tuesday, July 3, 2018, ignite your patriotic spirit at the annual Star-Spangled Salute free concert at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion which features the Houston Symphony performing a selection of patriotic favorites. CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL PAVILION

FOURTH OF JULY PARADE Put on your red, white and blue and get a prime viewing spot for the exciting South County Fourth of July Parade. The 1.3-mile parade around The Woodlands features marching bands, fire engines, clowns, floats and more! MARKET STREET IN TOWN CENTER

SPLASH DAY Cool off at one of the Township’s community pools and enjoy free activities and refreshments. All community pools will be free to residents from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ALL TOWNSHIP POOLS

Presented by

4TH OF JULY ∙ THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS

Celebrate freedom in The Woodlands with great food, live entertainment, children’s activities and family fun at multiple parks around The Woodlands from 6 to 10 p.m.! The event culminates Presented by with several fireworks displays at approximately 9:30 p.m. See next page for activities featured at each location: TOWN GREEN PARK, HUGHES LANDING, WATERWAY SQUARE, ROB FLEMING PARK, CONCERT IN THE PARK AT NORTHSHORE PARK

28 The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Action Guide • Summer 2018 FOURTH OF JULY ACTIVITIES FOURTH OF JULY IN THE WOODLANDS 2018 Celebrate the Fourth of July in The Woodlands with a spectacular full day of fun for all ages! WATCH FIREWORKS N I - 45 AT THESE LOCATIONS IN Lake Robbins THE WOODLANDS: THE WOODLANDS TOWN GREEN PARK MALL Woodloch Forest Dr. Freedom Stage - Uptown Drive (Variety) Independence Stage WATERWAY The Pictures Band (Variety) SQUARE Festival activities include strolling Six Pines Dr. entertainers, face painters, balloon MARKET artists, inflatables, entertainment STREET on multiple stages, a variety of food PAVILION TOWN vendors and a kid’s zone featuring crafts CENTER and other family-fun games. Waterway

Lake Robbins Dr. Robbins Lake TOWN HUGHES LANDING Lake Woodlands Dr. Woodlands Lake GREEN Phatso (Variety) PARK Activities include live music. WATERWAY SQUARE PARK Grogan’s Mill Rd. Willow Creek Junction (Country) Activities include face painting, balloon HUGHES artist, concessions and live music. LANDING Fourth of July Parade Awards at 7 p.m. ROB FLEMING PARK Keeton Coffman (Indie) Activities include face painting, food Lake Woodlands trucks and live music. NORTHSHORE PARK NORTHSHORE Klockwork (R&B/Motown/Funk/Jazz) PARK Activities include face painting, food trucks and live music. Woodlands Parkway ROB FLEMING REC CENTER

N Gosling Rd. ROB FLEMING PARK Creekside Forest Dr. FIREWORKS LAUNCH LOCATIONS

Visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/4thofjuly for the most updated information. SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 13, 2018

The Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas is a USA Track and Field (USATF) sanctioned event with a certified 10-Mile course. • Capped at 2,100 participants • 7:30 a.m. start time • Registration fee includes race entry, hat and technical shirt • Course time limits in place

The 3.1 Armadillo run is a USA Track and Field (USATF) sanctioned event with 5K course. • Capped at 1,000 participants • 7:40 a.m. start time • Registration fee includes race entry and technical shirt • Course time limits in place

The annual One 4 Texas Kids’ Fun Run is an exciting opportunity for kids ages 5-12 to join in. One 4 Texas is a non-competitive 1-Mile fun run, designed to promote fun and fitness for kids of all abilities. • Capped at 250 participants • 7 a.m. start time • Registration fee includes race entry and cotton T-shirt

The races conclude with a Texas-sized post-race party beginning at 8:30 a.m., featuring LIVE country music and more!

REGISTER TODAY at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/10fortexas

The Woodlands Township is a bicycle friendly community!

The Recreation Center at Bear Branch 5310 Research Forest Drive The Woodlands, TX 77381 281-210-3950 The Action Guide is a proud The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming recipient of the Communicator 6464 Creekside Forest Drive Award of Distinction The Woodlands, TX 77389 281-516-7348

Email: [email protected] www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/parksandrecreation