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General Information Photo Policy

Please be advised that all participants involved in any programs
Parks, Recreation & or special events are subject to being photographed. Such
Community Commission photographs may be used by the City of Turlock without an
obligation to provide compensation to those photographed.
Here’s a way to get involved in the Turlock
community! Now Accepting Applications! Help Youth Participate in
This advisory Commission to the Turlock City Council meets
one evening a month to discuss important community topics. Recreation Programs
If you are interested in being a part of change in the Turlock Look at these easy ways to help the Youth of Turlock
community this is your chance. Applications for Commission participate in Recreation Programs and Sports.
positions may be requested from the City of Turlock HYPERLINK Jump on board and get our youth out and busy!!
“http://ci.turlock.ca.us/citydepartments/administrativeservices”
Administrative Offices, 156 S Broadway, Turlock. Round-up For Recreation
Community Meetings Round up your City of Turlock utility bill and help our Youth!
City of Turlock residents have the option of rounding up their
All regular meetings are open to the public. utility bill and donating that portion to Recreation Programs.
Meetings are held MONTHLY at City Hall The donations will be used to support local youth recreation
located at: 156 S. Broadway programs.
City Council When: 2nd & 4th Tuesday
Time: 7:00pm Recreation Scholarships
Parks, Recreation & When: 2nd Wednesday Scholarships are available through the Recreation office for
Community Time: 6:00pm participation in City of Turlock Recreation Activities. Participants
Commission must be 18 years of age or under, or
62 years of age and above, and must live within the city limits of
Turlock City Arts When: 2nd Thursday Turlock. Once approved, applicants may receive up to
Commission Time: 7:00pm $75 for the year July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010. Applications are
available at the Recreation office or for more information call
Garage Sale Information 668-5594.
The City of Turlock Recreation would like to remind residents We are seeking donations for additional
who are planning on having a garage sale to obtain their required Scholarships. Please contact the Recreation office
permit. for donation information: 668-5594
ONLY 2 PERMITS ALLOWED IN A CALENDAR YEAR.
For information on Garage Sales call the Recreation Office Support Turlock
at 668-5594. Purchase your permit at:
Recreation Office • 301 Starr Avenue Recreation by Shopping
Fee: $15.00 It’s easy and all you have to do is provide the card
when you shop…
Turlock Recreation is raising funds for youth
scholarships through the S.H.A.R.E.S. card and the
Raley’s Quality of Life card. A percentage of every
grocery dollar will support youth in Turlock and help
them to sign up for Recreation activities and sports.
S.H.A.R.E.S. Card Raley’s Quality of Life Card
• Save Mart Supermarkets • Raley’s
• S-Mart Foods • Bel-Air
• Food Maxx • Nob Hill Foods
To receive a free card or more information contact Turlock
Recreation at 668-5594.
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Over $650 in direct coupons for local businesses, ONLY $33.00. GRE
One third of the proceeds go to Turlock Youth Scholarship Programs. HOLIDAT
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Purchase Entertainment books at the Recreation office or City Hall. GIFTS
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Park and Picnic

Rental
Do You Want to Check
Availability of a Picnic Space?
Picnic areas can reserved from March 1st, through October 31st.
To check availability of a picnic space call our office at 668-5594
or check us out on the web at www.cityofturlock.org from our
home page go to: Key words [Park Rentals}
For the park you are interested in a map will come up with
lettered and numbered areas. Click on any of the numbers or
letters to get detailed information and availability for that spot
Lettered areas must be reserved; numbered areas are first come
first served.

Broadway Park 501 N. Broadway

There are 3 covered picnic areas to reserve. Enjoy the beautiful
playground and water feature that operates during the summer
months.

Crane Park 1555 E. Canal Drive Park Rules

• No alcohol allowed in any of the parks
Crane Park is a nice, shady park with many amenities to offer • No amplified noise
park-goers. There are 6 picnic areas that can be reserved, a • No personal barbecues
new playground area, a half basketball court, tennis courts, and • No driving on the grass
horseshoe pits. In addition, Crane park caters to large group
events with Area B accommodating up to 190 people.

Donnelly Park 600 Pedras Road

There are 14 picnic areas that can be reserved, all are equipped
with BBQ’s. There are two large play structures, a half basketball
court, volleyball poles, and a picturesque lake. No swimming or
fishing allowed.
Pedretti Park Picnic Area
2400 Tegner Road
Pedretti Park is located off Highway 99. It features a large covered
picnic area that seats up to 85 people. Pedretti has a nice
playground, volleyball poles, and several BBQ’s.
Pedretti Park Sports Complex
2400 Tegner Road One of the finest softball facilities
in the Central valley, featuring 4 softball fields and 1 baseball
diamond. All fields are available for rent and use for tournaments.
Gemperle Fields
at Turlock Regional Sports Complex
4545 N. Kilroy Road
Conveniently located off Highway 99, with 9 soccer fields and
2 softball diamonds. The fields at the Sports Complex are perfect
for tournament rentals.
Bounce House Permits
Bounce houses are allowed in rented “lettered” areas of the parks.
Once you have rented a space and contracted with a bounce
house company, you will need to purchase a $35 Bounce House
Permit. Check with the Recreation office for the names and
numbers of companies that have been approved to do business
with the
City of Turlock.
Skate Park 250 Starr Avenue
Required Safety Gear: Helmets • Kneepads • Elbow Pads
The skate park is an unsupervised facility open during regular
park hours: 6:00am - 10:00pm
Dog Park at Sunnyview Park
500 S. Berkeley Avenue
To be able to play at the dog park:
• Rabies vaccinations must be current.
• Male dogs must be neutered.
• All dogs must wear identification.
• Owners must carry a leash at all times.
• No puppies under four months of age admitted.
• No female dogs in heat may enter the park.
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Holiday Events Kids and Family Fitness

Turlock Downtown Programs
Christmas Parade Marathon Mile
A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors... Kids & Families Fun Run
Turlock Firefighters Local 2434 and the Turlock Saturday, April 24
Convention and Visitors Bureau for making the
2009 Christmas Parade possible! The Kids & Families Marathon is an
incremental running program that has
Breakfast been designed to encourage kids and
their families to exercise and begin
with Santa a healthy lifestyle that will continue
for years to come. Participating children
Saturday, December 19 grades K – 6, Teens and Adults will run a total of 26.2 miles
8:00am - 11:00am (a full marathon distance) over a four-month time period.
Participants will be motivated to build endurance, increase
Join the Teen Advisory Council and spend an enchanted morning self-confidence and learn to reach goals.
with Santa and his friends eating breakfast, listening to holiday
Participants will complete their final 1 mile during our
music, writing letters to Santa and taking a picture with Santa. Family Play Day on Saturday, April 24, at Donnelly Park.
Purchase tickets a the Recreation Office or call 668-5594
Upon completing the marathon participants will receive a
3 and under: Free Marathon Finisher’s Medal, T-shirt along with food and beverages
4 -12 years: $12.00
Registration: December 14, 2009 through
13+ years: $18.00
January 31, 2010
Holiday Camps : Check-In: 9:00am
Run Begins: 9:30am
Saturday, December 19 Fee: $12.00 per participant
9:00am - 12:00pm Kids’ 1-Mile Run
What do we do with our children when they are off during
winter / spring recess? Come and join in the fun with the City A One Mile Run... Kids’ Style!
of Turlock’s Holiday Camp Program! This program will offer a
variety of fun activities for boys and girls kindergarten – 6th grade
Saturday, April 24
in a day-camp atmosphere. Enrichment activities, holiday crafts A one mile run for kids is all about having fun!
and indoor / outdoor activities geared to stimulate group and Kids 3 – 14 years can run, walk or jog the one-mile course.
individual play will all be a part of this program. An afternoon Everyone is a winner and each child that pre-registers is
snack will be provided everyday. This program has a maximum guaranteed a T-shirt and goodie bag.
of 50 participants per week, so register early.
(Kids can also complete a 25.2 mile training program by signing
Where: War Memorial - Club Room #2 up for the Marathon Mile (more information located on this
Dates: Mon. - Thurs. • Dec. 21 - 24 & 28 - 31 page) program and finish their 1 mile at the same event).
Mon. - Fri. • April 5 - 9 Registration: March 1 - April 16
Winter Recess: Check-In: 9:00am
Times: Full Day • 7:00am - 6:00pm Run Begins: 9:30am
Fee: $75.00 per child/week or $20.00 per day Fee: $12.00 per participant
Spring Recess: Race Day Fee: $15.00 per participant
Times: Full Day • 7:00am - 6:00pm Sign ups will be taken at the Recreation Office or
Fee: $93.00 per child/week or $20.00 per day call 668-5594 for more information.
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Thursday, April 22 • 4:00 – 7:00pm • $10.00/ticket
½ BBQ Chicken, Beans, Salad & Roll
Target
is the proud sponsor of
Tickets go on sale Monday, March 22nd Turlock Recreational
Ticket Stop location: Turlock Recreation • 301 Starr Ave. 2009 – 2010
Monday - Friday • 9:00am - 5:00pm Art Classes.

Turlock Youth Track Meet Pre-School Mania :

Saturday, May 8 Let’s be creative! Each session provides new
activities that will include art and craft projects,
Join Turlock Recreation and the Turlock High School Track Team stories, games & more! Wear old clothes or bring
for a Youth Track Meet. Youth 7- 14 years can participate in Track a large T-shirt to put over your child’s clothes.
and Field events. No experience is necessary.
Pick up registration forms beginning April 1st at the Recreation Where: War Memorial - Club Room #2
Office, on-line at cityofturlock.org or sign up at the meet. Time: 9:30 - 10:30am
Where: Turlock High School Track/ TBA Session 1: Fridays • January 8 - 29
Check-In: 8:30am Session 2: Fridays • February 5 - 26
Run Begins: 9:30am Session 3: Fridays • March 5 - 26
Fee: $2.00 per event Session 4: Tuesdays • April 6 - 27
Session 5: Tuesdays • May 4 - 25
Tiny Tots Ages: 2 - 5 years
(Under 3 Must Have Parent or
Little Tykes Creative Play : Caregiver in Attendance)
Creative Play is for pre-school age children 3-5 years, Fee: $40.00 per session
emphasizing basic play skills, motor coordination and a fun social
time. Daily activities include: crafts, letter & number recognition, Tiny Tot Fitness
songs, story time, snack and games. Register for one day a week
or any combination of days. Leaps and Bounds :
This is not a parent participation class. Encouraging children at a young age to be active will motivate
REGISTRATION PRIORITY: Children must be potty trained. them to stay fit as they get older. In a fun, safe and positive setting,
Where: War Memorial - Club Room #2 Leaps and Bounds will teach children drills and exercises to help
develop eye/hand coordination and motor skills, establishing the
Days: 4-week sessions groundwork for future fitness.
Session 1: January 4 - 28 Where: War Memorial
Session 2: February 1 - 25 Ages: 4 - 6 years
Session 3: March 1 - 25 Days: Tuesdays • 6-week sessions
Session 4: April 5 - 29 Time: 3:30 - 4:15pm
Day: Time: Fee: Session 1: January 12 - February 16
Monday 9:00 - 11:00am $37.00 Session 2: February 23 - March 30
Tuesday 9:00 - 11:00am $37.00 Session 3: April 13 - May 25 (No class May 18)
Wednesday 9:00 - 11:00am $37.00 Fee: $39.00 per session
Thursday 9:00 - 11:00am $37.00
Tiny Tots
Fantasy Baseball Camp :
For boys and girls ages 3 - 5 years to learn the basics of baseball
while playing alongside their parent. Participants will learn
fun techniques of throwing, catching, hitting and knowledge of
the bases. Parents are required to participate with their child.
Includes matching T-shirt for child and parent.
Where: Turlock Regional Sports Complex
Sign-ups: February 1 - March 24
Dates: Saturdays • April 10, 17, 24, May 1
Time: 9:00 - 10:15am
Fee: $54.00
Late Fee: $5.00 (March 25 – 31)
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Tots Indoor Soccer : Club Fit for Kids :

Sign up your 3 - 5 year olds to play Soccer indoors. All This class is a high energy, fun-filled exercise class. It strives to
participants will be placed onto a team and coached by a increase the overall health and fitness level of children in a fun,
volunteer parent. This is a recreational program designed to safe and motivating environment by utilizing obstacle courses,
encourage children to play for fun and learn the basic skills fitness games, partner activities, body weight exercises, circuits
needed to play in the future. and more.
Space is limited to the first 40 registrations. Where: War Memorial
Where: Turlock High School Girls Gymnasium Ages: 7 - 12 years
Sign-ups: February 8 - March 10 Days: Tuesdays • 6-week sessions
Dates: Tuesdays • April 6 - 27 Time: 4:30 - 5:30pm
Time: 5:30 – 6:30pm Session 1: January 12 - February 16
Fee: $39.00 Session 2: February 23 - March 30
Late Fee: $5.00 (March 11 - 17) Session 3: April 13 - May 18

Youth Sports
Fee: $44.00 per session

Turlock Youth Self Defense

Kidz Love Soccer : Youth ages 5 - 15 years can learn self-discipline, confidence,
Kidz 2 - 10 years of age learn the world’s most popular sport from and the basics of karate. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced
professional coaches licensed in the Kidz Love Soccer Method. techniques are taught. Register in class on the first day.
A session experience includes age appropriate activities: skill Students will be accepted up to the 4th week of each session.
demonstrations, fun games and instructional scrimmages. Where: Senior Center
Always conducted in a non-competitive format. Session 1: Mondays • January 11 - March 15
Kids Love Soccer: “where the score is always fun to fun.” (No class February 15)
Shin guards required by the second class meeting. Session 2: Mondays • March 22 - May 24
Rainout Hotline 1-800-871-2275
(No class April 5)
Where: Christofferson Park Times: New Students 5:15 - 5:55pm
8 week Winter Session Yellow Belts 6:00 - 6:40pm
Dates: Saturdays • January 23 - March 13 Orange & Purple Belts 6:45 - 7:25pm
Fee: $88.00 Green Belts & above 7:30 - 8:10pm
Mommy/Daddy & Fees: Registration $5.00
Me Soccer (2 - 3.5 yrs) 8:45 - 9:15am Weekly $6.00
Tot-Soccer (3.5 - 4 yrs) 9:30 - 10:00am Add’l Family Members $4.00
Pre-Soccer (4 - 5 yrs) 10:00 - 10:35am Advancement $5.00
Soccer 1 (5 - 6 yrs) 10:35 - 11:20am Pay for an entire session and receive a discount!
Soccer 2 (7 - 8 yrs)
Soccer 3 (9 - 10 yrs)
11:20 - 12:05pm
11:20 - 12:05pm
Youth Girls Basketball :
Girls in 3rd to 8th grades can learn the game of basketball with
9 week Spring Session two weeks of basketball skills followed by six weeks of games.
Dates: Saturdays • April 10 - June 12 Minimum of 24 participants per grade group.
Where: Turlock High School or
(No class on May 29)
Pitman High School
Fee: $99.00
Sign-ups: January 4 - February 10
Mommy/Daddy & Days: Mondays • 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders
Me Soccer (2 - 3.5 yrs) 8:45 - 9:15am Thursdays • 6th, 7th & 8th Graders
Tot-Soccer (3.5 - 4 yrs) 9:30 - 10:00am Times: To Be Announced
Pre-Soccer (4 - 5 yrs) 10:00 - 10:35am Skills Clinic: February 27 • 12:00 - 3:00pm
Soccer 1 (5 - 6 yrs) 10:35 - 11:20am Games: March 8 - April 15
Soccer 2 (7 - 8 yrs) 11:20 - 12:05pm Fee: $66.00
Soccer 3 (9 - 10 yrs) 11:20 - 12:05pm Late Fee: $5.00 (February 11 - 17)
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Stay & Play in Turlock!
T-Ball / PeeWee Girls Softball League :
Baseball : The league will consist of 12 games played on Mondays,
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Saturdays. Teams will not play
Boys and girls ages 5 - 8 years can experience their first baseball more than two games per week. Game days are random each
program. This 6 game league introduces youth to the game of week. These leagues are Non-Competitive, and are designed to
baseball in a non-competitive atmosphere. No score is kept, all develop and enhance skills. (This league is not associated with
players are winners! All coaches are volunteers, so if you would Travel Softball). Anyone interested in coaching please let us know
like to coach a team please call the Recreation Office. so we can sign you up for a coaches clinic.
All players will receive a t-shirt and replica major league hat.
TEAM PICTURES NOT INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION FEES.
TEAM PICTURES NOT INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION FEES.
T-Ball (hit off batting tee) must be 5 - 6 yrs as of May 1, 2010. Where: Pedretti Park/Turlock Regional
Pee-Wee (coach pitch) must be 7 - 8 yrs as of May 1, 2010. Sports Complex
Sorry, no exceptions on age can be made. Dates: April 26 - July 7 DON’T
Where: Turlock Regional Sports Complex MIS
Ages: 8 - 18 years SIGN- S
Sign-ups: February 8 - March 31 Picture Day: May 3rd, 4th or 5th Februa UPS!
ry
Orientation: May 1 at the Sports Complex Fee: $89.00 March 1 -
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Late Fee: $5.00 (March 11 - 17)
Games Begin: The week of May 11th
Fee:
Late Fee:
$55.00
$5.00 (April 1 - 7)
Youth Basketball
Days/Times: Open Gym :
T-Ball Tuesday 6:00 - 7:00pm Basketball enthusiasts can work on their basketball skills.
or Saturday 9:00 -10:00am Open gym is designed to enhance basketball skills in a non
league format. Work on shooting, passing, dribbling and team
Pee-Wee Thursday 6:00 - 7:00pm
work. Join to play and learn from high school coaches.
or Saturday 10:30 - 11:30am
Where: Turlock High School
Sticks for Kids : Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
This program is designed for children ages 5 – 12 years who have Dates: April 5 - May 19
never played golf but would like to try. Participants will hit golf
balls from a golf mat into a net. Golf clubs will be available at Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm
the site for use. Space limited to 20 spots. Ages: 6th - 12th Graders
Where: Turlock Regional Sports Complex Fee: $20.00
Dates: Mondays • May 3 - 24
Time: 5:15 - 6:15pm Lifeguard Training Class &
Fee: $30.00
WSI Class :
Track and Field Class : Learn the skills and complete the test to be a certified American
Red Cross Lifeguard or Swim Instructor. Lifeguard training
Youth ages 7 -14 years can develop their track and field abilities. teaches water safety and lifesaving skills. WSI will teach
High School coaches will work on speed and agility training participants to instruct swim lessons. Both classes will be held
techniques, conditioning and endurance. This program will over Spring Break and will give students a chance to train to
introduce the participants to all areas of track and field and become a Lifeguard or Swim Instructor for the summer.
prepare them for the Turlock Youth Track Meet.
Where: Pitman High School
Where: Turlock High Track – Rain or Shine Sign-ups: Begin in February at the
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Recreation Office
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm Dates: April 3 -10
Session 1: March 2 - 25 Time: To Be Announced
Session 2: March 30 - April 29 Lifeguard Training: Must be 15 yrs by the end of class
(No Class week of April 5) WSI: Must be 16 yrs by the end of class
Session 3: May 4 - 27 Fee: Information to follow in February
Fee: $40.00 per session
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Youth Classes Dance Etc. :

These classes teach the basics of ballet and tap for 2 - 5 years and
Ballet : ballet, tap and jazz for 6 - 8 years! Students will be learning a
Take advantage of this opportunity to learn beginning and dance to perform at the end of the session. Step out and Dance!
intermediate ballet dance. The Ballet I class will incorporate the Registration will begin Thursday, December 10.
correct placement of the body, legs and feet with the coordination Where: Youth Center • 1030 East Avenue
of the head and arms. The Ballet II class will enhance your ballet Recital: Friday, April 23
training & work toward technical ballet, body strengthening and
advancement to pointe. 2 years Baby & Me
Where: Youth Center • 1030 East Avenue This class is designed to teach basic coordination, motor skills
Recital: Friday, April 23 and have fun! Mom/Dad will assist the child.
Day: Dates: Time: Dance:
6 - 10 years • Ballet I Tuesday Jan. 26 - April 20 4:30 - 5:00pm Ballet
Day: Dates: Time: Fee: Wednesday Jan. 27 - April 21 5:15 - 5:45pm Ballet
Wed. Jan. 27 - April 21 5:45 - 6:45pm $60.00 Thursday Jan. 28 - April 22 10:30 - 11:00am Ballet
Thursday Jan. 28 - April 22 5:30 - 6:00pm Ballet
*No Class the week of April 5
8 - 18 years • Ballet II* Fee: $52.00
Day: Dates: Time: Fee:
Thurs. Jan. 28 - April 22 4:30 - 5:30pm $60.00
3 years
Day: Dates: Time: Dance:
11 - 18 years • Ballet III/IV** Tuesday Jan. 26 – April 20 4:00 – 4:30pm Tap
Thursday Jan. 28 – April 22 11:00 – 11:30am Ballet
Day: Dates: Time: Fee:
Thursday Jan. 28 – April 22 6:00 – 6:30pm Tap
Thurs. Jan. 28 – April 22 6:30 – 8:00pm $80.00 *No Class the week of April 5
Fee: $52.00
*Must have 1 year of Ballet I & instructor approval
**Beginning Pointe Class; must have instructor approval;
4 years
Day: Dates: Time: Dance:
must have 1 year of Ballet II & be 11 yrs of age.
Tuesday Jan. 26 – April 20 5:45 – 6:30pm Ballet
Wednesday Jan. 27 – April 21 4:30 – 5:15pm Ballet
Thursday Jan. 28 – April 22 3:00 – 3:45pm Tap
Recommended Dress Code *No Class the week of April 5
for Ballet and Dance Classes Fee: $60.00

Ballet Classes: Pink ballet slippers

5 years
(with elastic strap across top of foot) Day: Dates: Time: Dance:
Leotard & tights Wednesday Jan. 27 – April 21 3:00 – 3:45pm Tap
Hair away from face Wednesday Jan. 27 – April 21 6:45 - 7:30pm Ballet
Thursday Jan. 28 – April 22 3:45 - 4:30pm Ballet
Tap Classes: Black tap shoes *No Class the week of April 5
Leotard & tights Fee: $60.00
Hair away from face
6 - 8 years
Jazz Classes: Black jazz shoes
Day: Dates: Time: Dance:
Black knit/dance pants
Tuesday Jan. 26 – April 20 5:00 - 5:45pm Jazz
Leotard or T-shirt
Wednesday Jan. 27 – April 21 3:45 – 4:30pm Tap
Hair away from face *No Class the week of April 5
Fee: $60.00
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Bring your DS, PSP, Leapster or other hand held game for a night Where: Club Room #2
of downloading with friends. Not a hand held gamer don’t worry Date: Friday • January 15
we will also have board games, crafts and other fun activities. Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Fee: $10.00 per child

Baton Twirling : Princess Party :

Join us & learn the fundamentals of beginning baton twirling. You are cordially invited to join us at this magical princess
Baton twirling is a fun, social activity that builds self-confidence, party where happily-ever-afters can really happen! Princesses
responsibility, quick thinking, team work & coordination. Learn will make magic wands, sparkling tiaras and other princess
basic to advanced twirls. This class will pave the way to march crafts. Magical princess games will be played and princess
in the Disneyland Main Street Parade. More information will be stories will be told! Dress as your favorite princess and join
given at class. Don’t wait to register, space is limited. the fun. Must register by Friday, January 29.
Where: Club Room #2
Where: Senior Center
Date: Saturday, February 6
Day: Tuesday
Grade: 1st – 4th Grades
Session 1: January 5 -26 Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Session 2: February 2 - 23 Fee: $20.00
Session 3:
Session 4:
March 2 - 23
March 30 - April 27 (No class April 6) “Rock Star” Party :
Let’s rock out the show! Come ready to lip sync to your
Ages: Time: Fee:
favorite singers and more! Make body glitter, cookies and
4 - 6 years 3:30 – 4:00pm $25.00 other rock star crafts! Play games and have a blast with this
7+ years 4:00 – 5:00pm $35.00 rock star party! Come dressed as your favorite “Rock Star”.
Must register by Friday, March 5.
Cheernastics : Where: Club Room #2
This class helps children learn the basics of cheerleading and Date: Saturday, March 13
tumbling including motions, jumps, dance, kicks, bridges, rolls Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
and more in a fun and enthusiastic environment. Students learn Fee: $20.00
at their own pace while developing coordination and basic skills.
Where: War Memorial Summer Camp :
Day: Wednesdays Start thinking about your summer plans! Summer Camp
Session 1: January 20 - February 24 will offer a variety of fun activities for boys and girls 1st – 6th
grade in a day-camp atmosphere. Enrichment activities,
Session 2: March 10 - April 21 (No Class April 7) educational games, arts, crafts and indoor / outdoor activities
Ages: Time: Fee: geared to stimulate group and individual play will all be a part
3 – 5 years 3:30 – 4:10pm $39.00 of this program. Registration will begin in April for all Summer
Camp Programs, see Summer Recreation Guide for more
6 – 8 years 4:20 – 5:10pm $44.00 information.
9 – 12 years 5:20 – 6:10pm $44.00 Where: Pitman High/ Turlock High
Dates: June - August • Monday - Friday
Make, Bake & Take : Times/Fees:
Cooking can be a lot of fun when you know your way around the Half Day 6:30am – 3:00pm $71.00/wk.
kitchen! Learn proper nutrition and kitchen safety while having Full Day 6:30am – 6:00pm $93.00/wk.
fun learning to cook. New cooking projects are offered each 5 Day Punch Card 6:30am – 6:00pm $100.00
session making this a tasty class to repeat! Annual Registration: $12.00
Where: Club Room 2
Grade: 1st – 6th Grades Babysitting Class :
Session 1: Saturday • Dec. 12 9:00am – 12:00pm In this course, boys and girls 11 - 15 years, will become
knowledgeable of the duties and responsibilities of babysitting.
Session 2: Saturday • Jan. 23 9:00am – 12:00pm Students will learn about characteristics of children at different
Session 3: Saturday • Feb. 20 9:00am – 12:00pm ages, safety precautions, accident prevention and child care
Session 4: Saturday • Mar. 20 9:00am – 12:00pm skills. Students must bring a notebook & pencil.
Session 4: Saturday • Apr. 17 9:00am – 12:00pm Where: Club Room #2
Fee: $20.00 per session Date: Saturday, February 27
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Fee: $20.00
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Teen Activities
Teen Advisory Council
The Teen Advisory Council (TAC) wants to stress the importance
of getting involved! TAC encourages teens to enrich their lives by
volunteering their time. Volunteering is a great way to make new
friends, give back to your community and help others.
TAC is a diverse group of young people in 7th – 12th grade,
who provide activities for the youth in the community. Meetings
are held the 4th Monday of every month, 6:00 – 7:00pm.
Throughout the year, the Teen Advisory Council works diligently
on planning, organizing and implementing activities in the
Turlock Community.
Applications will be available at the Recreation Office May 4th.
Participation Fee: $63.00
Cell Phone Drive
The Teen Advisory Council wants to help protect
our environment by collecting cell phones and disposing
of them correctly! Did you know (phoneraiser.com): Cell
phones are damaging to our air, soil and water if not disposed
of properly. One cell phone can pollute up to 132,000 liters
of water. Bring your extra cell phones to the
Family Play Day • Saturday, April 24
Donnelly Park • 10:00am – 1:00pm
Spring Beach Volleyball
Tournament
Gather your friends and join the Teen Advisory Council
for the first Beach Volleyball Tournament!
The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 1st.
More information will be available after March 1st.
Teens in Action
Calling all 2010/2011 high school
Juniors & Seniors!
Planning has begun for the 3rd Annual Teens in Action
program. This program will bring teenagers together from a
variety of backgrounds to participate in monthly educational
and leadership sessions. This is also an opportunity to learn
more about the community.
Applications will be available in the spring of 2010.
Participants will:
• Learn about resources that exist in the community
• Explore potential career opportunities
• Develop a better understanding of Turlock and the roles
teens can play
• Interact with community & business leaders
• And much more!
Participants must meet the following criteria:
• Must be a junior or senior during the program year
• Must be a resident of Turlock or attend a school in Turlock
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 over the course of the
past 4 semesters
For more information or to be a sponsor of the 2010/2011
program call Karen Packwood, 668-5599 ext.4605.
To get an application contact the Recreation Office or your
high school counselor.
This program is a partnership with the City of Turlock Parks,
Recreation & Public Facilities Division and the Turlock Unified
School District.

Leaders in Training
This summer, 7th & 8th graders will have an opportunity to
develop leadership skills and learn the skills necessary to work
in day camps and after school programs! Upon successful
completion of the program, Jr. Leaders will have an opportunity
to volunteer in the summer camp program and work alongside
the Recreation Staff, to provide a safe and fun environment for
everyone. Opportunities will also be available for Leaders in
Training graduates to volunteer in the after school programs
during the school year. More information will be available in
the summer activity guide available in April.
The Leaders in Training program is a great way to: Teens Summit 2010
• Gain job skills & work experience The TEEN SUMMIT 2010 is a forum for teens to get together
• Become more involved in your community to address topics affecting teens today! This summit will give
• Stay active throughout the summer teens and local leaders the awareness to bring about positive
• Learn more about the City of Turlock Recreation change in the Turlock community. To be involved in the Teen
• Satisfy volunteer requirements Summit contact the Recreation office at 668-5594.
• And make new friends!
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Stay & Play in Turlock!
TURLOCK CITY
To register for Young Rembrandts classes contact the
Recreaction Office at 209-668-5594 or register
Arts Commission on-line at www.cityofturlock.org

For information call 668-5594 Pre-School Drawing :

In this step-by-step drawing class, children will learn
Sunnyside Up Turlock basic fundamentals of drawing, which will give
• Exhibited April – August them the tools and techniques to become skillful
In celebration of the Arts and one of Turlock’s top agricultural artists. Lessons will include engaging subject matter and expose
industries, the Turlock City Arts Commission and the Turlock students to basic portraiture, still life and landscape drawing. No
Downtown Property Owners Association will be partnering with prior art class experience necessary. Must register 1 week prior
local artists and community sponsors to present the Sunnyside to session beginning to avoid classes being canceled.
Up public art display. The Sunnyside Up project invites artists of Where: Club Room #2
all ages and abilities, individuals, businesses and organizations Day/Time: Thursday • 2:30 – 3:15pm
to submit a proposal to create an Egg art piece. The eggs can be Session 1: January 14 – February 25
painted, decorated or creatively transformed through any artistic (No class Feb. 11)
means. The eggs will then be exhibited throughout the city from
April – August 2010. All eggs will be publicly auctioned off at the
Session 2: March 11 - April 22
Sunnyside Up Festival to raise money to support City of Turlock (No class April 8)
art programs. Anyone interested in designing or sponsoring an Session 3: May 6 - June 10
egg can get more information and a proposal form on-line at Ages: 3 1/2 – 5 years
sunnysideupturlock.com or by calling the Recreation Office at Fee: $44.00
668-5594.

3-Dimensional Art at the Tower Elementary Drawing :

Our curriculum is designed to teach basic to advanced
• Exhibited January 5 – March 31 drawing skills, art techniques and vocabulary in a
The Turlock City Arts Commission is excited to announce a positive and nurturing environment that brings out the
new show on view at the Tower Health and Wellness Center. best in each child. At the end of each one-hour class,
This show will feature 3-dimensional work by 3 local artists. students will leave with a completed drawing. No prior art class
experience necessary.
Where: Tower Health and Wellness Center Must register 1 week prior to session beginning to avoid classes
Reception: To Be Announced being canceled.
Days: Monday - Friday Where: Club Room #2
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Day/Time: Thursday • 3:30 – 4:30pm
Session 1: January 14 – February 25
Troy and Kelly Viss (No class February 11)
Session 2: May 6 - June 10
• Exhibited January 4 – March 31 Ages: 6 – 13 years
This exhibition showcases paintings by Troy and Kelly Viss, local
Fee: $51.00
brother and sister artists. This show will feature paintings which
“focus on the nature of light in an abstraction of the traditional Youth Cartoon Drawing :
landscape”. At the heart of the Viss’ paintings, is the “intent
This delightful program combines Young Rembrandts
to create art that people will want to live with, visit often, and innovative, step-by-step drawing method with light-
rediscover at varying degrees of distance and resolution”. Both hearted subject matter that engages children’s sense of
artists have spent years painting and have participated in both humor and imagination. No prior art class experience necessary.
group and solo exhibitions throughout the state. Must register 1 week prior to session beginning to avoid classes
Where: Turlock City Gallery - Inside City Hall being canceled.
156 S. Broadway Where: Club Room #2
Days: Monday - Friday Day/Time: Thursday • 3:30 – 4:30pm
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm and Dates: March 11 - April 22 (No class April 8)
2nd & 4th Tuesdays during Ages: 6 – 13 years
City Council meetings at 7:00pm Fee: $44.00
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Afterschool Programs Active Adult Classes

PLAY Positive Leisure Activities for Youth : T’ai Chi Ch’uan :
What do we do with the kids’ after school? Come by and check
out the PLAY program. Children in the program have time Tai Chi Chuan is an art of self-defense and self-discipline which
to complete homework daily, participate in a variety of fun has been in existence for centuries in China. The slow, graceful
movements are practiced for health, concentration and relaxation.
activities and most important have a safe place to go after school. As an exercise, tai chi improves blood circulation and increases
Where: Dennis Earl Elementary the immune system. It strengthens the mind, joints, muscles and
*Denair Elementary bones, thereby improving flexibility and balance.
Julien Elementary All participants MUST PRE-REGISTER.
*Sandra Medeiros Elementary Where: War Memorial
*Walnut Elementary Days: Wednesdays
*Schools offer alternative programs for kindergarteners Times: 7:30 - 8:30pm
Days: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 9:00pm (Students will have an
Time: School lets out - until 6:00pm opportunity to practice perfecting form)
Fee: $33.00 per week or Ages: 18 years and older
$90.00 for a 10-day punch card Session 1: January 6 - 27
Annual Enrollment: $53.00 Session 2: February 3 - 24
Discounts are given to families with more than 1 child.
Session 3: March 3 - 24
Late Fee: $5.00 FEE PER DAY THAT PAYMENT IS NOT RECEIVED.
Session 4: March 31 - April 21
ASES Afterschool Program Session 5: April 28 - May 19
Are your children struggling with homework? The ASES After
Fee: $46.00 per session
School Program is here to help students with homework and
engage them in fun and interesting activities. The ASES program
requires children to attend a minimum of 1 hour a day. The ASES
After School program is for children K-6th.
Line Dancing
Join Nancy Franklin as she teaches steps that will impress!
Where: Brown Elementary Dance for pleasure, exercise or just plain fun! Wear
Crowell Elementary comfortable shoes or boots with leather or suede bottoms
Cunningham Elementary (bowling shoes are excellent substitutes). Partner not required.
Osborn Elementary No Class January 5 & 12.
Wakefield Elementary All participants MUST PRE-REGISTER.
Days: Monday - Friday Where: Turlock Senior Center
Time: School lets out - until 6:00pm Day: Tuesdays • On-Going
Annual Enrollment: $57.00 Introduction Class: 5:30 - 6:30pm
Benefits: Promotes life skills and character education. Beginning Class: 6:30 - 7:15pm
Marty Yerby Center Intermediate Class: 7:15 - 8:00pm
Fee: $30.00/8 - Day Punch Card
Afterschool Activities :
Sponsored by the Housing Authority of Stanislaus County, this Line Dancing
program helps foster human development by providing life long
learning for youth ages 5 - 18 years who live in and around the Saturday Social
HUD homes. The program provides recreation, arts & crafts, Where: Turlock Senior Center
homework assistance and much much more!
Dates: Saturday • January 16
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: 7:00 - 10:30pm
Time: 3:00 - 6:00pm Fee: $10.00 per person
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Stay & Play in Turlock!
Yoga : Adult Sports
This is a beginning yoga class where students will develop
strength, flexibility and endurance through the practice of Adult Softball
different yoga postures (asanas). The asanas will be done Come out and enjoy the game of softball at one of the Central
gently and held for a few breaths. Proper breathing techniques Valley’s finest softball facilities, Pedretti Park. There are different
will be taught for each asana allowing the student to find the levels of play from top men’s/women’s to recreation and coed.
connection between their mind and body. All leagues are “D” level and below. Leagues play by ASA rules
Students are encouraged to bring a towel or Yoga Mat to work with some local recreational league amendments, only ASA
out on. approved bats may be used excluding all Mikens and Titanium
Age: 18 years & older made bats.
Dates: Monthly • Starting January 5th & 7th *Managers Meeting will be held on February 11th, in
Tuesdays: Turlock Senior Center the Senior Center on Cahill at 5:30pm to discuss new
9:00am -10:00am league rules and clarify local rules of play.
Fee: $46.00/month
Spring League
Thursdays: War Memorial - Club Room #2
Where: Pedretti Park
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sign-Ups: January 4 - 27
Fee: $46.00/month
Games Start: February 16
Memory Exercise Class : Team Fee: $274.00
“Use It or Lose It” — Exercises for the Mind Player Fee: $6.00
Late Fee: $30.00 (January 28 - February 3)
This class is a series of eight memory exercise classes to
help you learn how to prevent memory loss and enhance Spring Wood Bat League
your quality of life through exercising your brain. Come and
join the fun and improve your mind at the same time. Class Where: Pedretti Park
includes a memory binder and materials. Sign up for class at Sign-Ups: January 4 - 27
the Recreation Office, 301 Starr Avenue, on-line at Games Start: February 22 • Mondays Only
www.cityofturlock.org or call 668-5594 for more information.
Team Fee: $274.00
Where: Covenant Village Retirement Player Fee: $6.00
Community - Classroom Late Fee: $30.00 (January 28 - February 3)
2125 N Olive Avenue
Dates: Tuesdays • January 26 – March 16 Summer League
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 noon Where: Pedretti Park
Fee: $20.00 (includes materials) Sign-Ups: March 8 - April 7
Games Start: April 26 (Tentatively)
Friday Night Out Team Fee: $523.00
Sponsored by the Player Fee: $14.00
Turlock Lions Club Late Fee: $30.00 (April 8 - 14)
This program is for youth and adults,

Play
12 years and older with developmental disabilities. Programs
are designed to promote socialization, independent
functioning and recreational skills. Activities will include
crafts, games, social time, refreshments and fun. This class
runs the 3rd Friday of each month. SIGN UP AT CLASS.
Where:
Dates:

Time:
Youth Center • 1030 East Ave.
January 15, February 19, March 19,
and April 16
7:00 - 9:00pm
Ball!
Fee: FREE
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Run/Walk Strength & Sports Leagues

Conditioning Class : Who You Gonna Call?
Have you been thinking about running /walking a 10-K, ½ Turlock Little League:........................... (209) 667-4775
Marathon or Marathon? Here is your chance to work with Turlock Youth Soccer Assoc.................. (209) 668-4625
trainers from Runners’ Feet and prepare for an upcoming
event. This class will work with core training, agility training Central Valley Aquatics
techniques, conditioning and endurance. This training program (Swim Team) ........................................ (209) 667-4872
will give each person an opportunity to condition themselves Sea Dogs of Turlock
for fitness.
(Swim Team) ........................................ (209) 632-2891
Where: Dutcher School Track Turlock Horseshoe Club ...................... (209) 723-8465
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Stanislaus Men’s Adult Baseball ........... (209) 579-0967
Time: 6:30 - 7:30pm Turlock/Modesto Stanislaus
Session 1: March 2 - 25 Waterpolo, Inc. ................................... (559) 313-9006
Session 2: March 30 - April 29
No Class week of April 5
Session 3: May 4 - 27
Fee: $40.00 per session

DON’T
MISS
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Februa ry 1 -
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Adult Spring Volleyball

City league volleyball is a great way to get some exercise,
meet new people and see your friends. This is nine weeks of Turlock National Little
volleyball, plus playoffs. League play is Monday night with
Recreational, Competitive 6 and Power or Thursday night with
League Registrations
No-Spiking, Recreational and Competitive 6. For players age 7 - 16 as of April 30th, 2010
Where: Turlock High School Boy’s Gym Sign-Ups:
Sign-Ups: February 1 - 26 Saturday • January 9, War Memorial, 9am - 1pm
Tuesday • January 12, War Memorial, 6pm - 8pm
Games Start: March 15 Saturday • January 16, War Memorial, 9am - 1pm
Team Fee: $97.00 Tuesday • January 19, Chatom School, 6pm - 7:30pm
Player Fee: $9.00 Saturday • January 23, War Memorial, 9am - 1pm
Late Fee: $30.00 (March 1 - March 5) For questions, call Melody at 667-4775
 Six Easy Ways To Register! ACTIVITIES / CLASSES
• General Information
R Participant’s Name: _________________________________________
1 ONLINE www.cityofturlock.org
E Phone: ____________________________________________________
2FAX 209-668-5619
Fax in your completed registration
form 24 hours a day (include your
Visa/MC number for payment)
G Address: ___________________________________________________
I City: _________________________________ Zip: _______________
3PHONE
❑ Male ❑ Female Birth date: ___________ Age: _____ Grade: ____
209-668-5594
Monday - Friday • 8:00am - 5:00pm
S E-Mail Address: _____________________________________________
T
R •Activity:
Activities/Classes
301 Starr Ave., Turlock

4WALK-IN Come by and register in person.

You’re always welcome!
Monday - Friday • 9:00am - 5:00pm
________________________________________________
A Class Date: _________________________ Time: ______________
5MAIL Recreation Division
301 Starr Ave., Turlock, CA 95380

Located in the Police Dept.

T Fee: ________________________________ Shirt Size: __________
I Activity: ________________________________________________
6DROP BOX parking lot at 900 N. Palm
(It’s a bright yellow mailbox)
O Class Date: _________________________ Time: ______________
N Fee: ________________________________ Shirt Size: __________
General Information Classes may be cancelled due • Payment & Consent
to lack of enrollment. Please make every effort to pre-register There is an additional NON-RESIDENT FEE of $3 for children
so a class will not be cancelled unnecessarily. If you are not a and/or $5 for an adult who lives outside the City of Turlock
Turlock City resident (you do not live in Turlock) you will be F
charged an additional fee for Non-Residents: $3 for Youth and
$5 for Adults. Don’t forget to sign the waiver at the bottom of
the registration form!
O Program Fee: $ __________

Refund Policy Refunds will be given on cancellations

R Non-Resident Fee: $ __________
received prior to the first class less a $5 cancellation fee.
Failure to attend a program or “no shows” will not be granted
M Total Fee Paid: $ __________
a refund. If you are not satisfied with any of our programs,
please contact the program supervisor at 668-5594. I hereby authorize the use of my ❑ VISA ❑ M/C
Internet Registration Classes listed with the computer Card #:
icon are available for online registration. You must sign in and
get a registration account before you can begin registering for Expiration Date:
an account!
5 easy steps: Name as it appears on card:
1. Locate City Departments
2. Click on Recreation
3. Find the activity category and click Signature of card holder:
4. Choose an activity and click to register
5. Go Shopping!

Go to our website today and register online:
www.cityofturlock.org
Class Transfers and/or Late Fee
Any class changes will be charged an $8 transfer
fee. After the class start date all transfers will require
instructor’s approval. If enrollment is being accepted
after the class start date a $5 late fee will be added to
the class fee.
CONSENT OF WAIVER PARTICIPATION: Permission to participate in the listed
program(s) sponsored by the City of Turlock is given for myself and/or my minor child. I understand
that the City of Turlock carries no medical insurance for any of its program activities. I hereby agree
to indemnify and hold harmless and release the City of Turlock, its agents, and employees from
any and all liability for any injury suffered by myself or my child arising from or connected with
this program and will assume all risk for any injuries. I understand that a physicians clearance is
recommended prior to participation. I acknowledge that I have received information regarding this
activity.
Signature: ___________________________________________________
(Parent/Guardian must sign for anyone under 18 years of age)
Print Name Here: _____________________________________________
Special Family Events
Movies Under
the Stars
Hosted by Recreation and Backyard Flicks
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, friends and family for an outdoor
movie event at Turlock Regional Sports Complex!
For more information call 668-5594

Madagascar 2 Friday • April 16

Monsters vs Aliens Friday • April 30
The Bee Movie Friday • May 7
Shrek Friday • May 21
Location: Turlock Regional Sports Complex
Gates Open: 5:30pm
Movie Begins: Dusk
Fee: $2.00 per person
3 & under FREE

Proud Sponsor of the

Spring Movie Series

Make a Memory!
Order a Special Occasion slide to
run at a Movie Under the Stars event.
Wish someone a “Happy Birthday” or a
“Happy Anniversary” or advertise your
business. Individual slides can be created
to include an image and a maximum of 20
words. The cost is $25.00 per slide, with
a minimum number of slides available.
Contact the Recreation Division at 668-
5594 to secure your slide
for the spring movie series.

Family Play Day :

Saturday, April 24
10:00am – 1:00pm
Donnelly Park
Enjoy a day in the park with your family and friends!
This free event will be hosted by City of Turlock Parks, Recreation
and Public Facilities.
Bounce House – Crafts – Activity Booths –
Music – Games – Fun Run!