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The Woodlands Township Recreation Center • 5310 Research Forest Drive • 281-210-3950
Program registration begins Monday, April 4, 2011. Most
summer programs begin the week of June 6, 2011.
Three Easy Ways to Register:
1. Online - www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
2. Phone - 281-210-3950
3. Walk-In - The Woodlands Township Recreation Center
The Woodlands Township Recreation Center accepts VISA,
MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS and DISCOVER.
Recreation Center Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.*
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Closed Sundays
*The Woodlands Township Recreation Center is closed at 6:30 p.m.
on the first and third Fridays of the month for Gorilla Hole.
The Woodlands Township Recreation Center will be closed:
Monday, May 30, 2011, for Memorial Day
Monday, July 4, 2011, for Independence Day
Where to find us:
If you have questions about parks, pools, pavilions, field rentals or facility reservations, please call
281-210-3900 or visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.
Summer Camps 3
Special Events 7
Riva Row Boat House Programs 7
Outdoor Education Programs 8
Waterway/Town Green Park Programs 9
Preschool Programs 9
Youth Programs 10
Tennis Programs 12
13
Aquatic Programs
17
Adult Programs
Adult Fitness Programs 18
Athletic Leagues 19
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. Please review the waiver by calling 281-210-3950 or
visiting www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.
Photo waiver: I hereby authorize and give my full consent to The
Woodlands Township and their agents and assigns to take, copyright
and/or publish any and all photographs, videotapes and/or film (the
“Media”) in which I, or my child, may appear while participating in
the Program. I further authorize The Woodlands Township to transfer,
use or cause to be used, the Media in any exhibitions, public displays,
publications, commercials, art and advertising purposes, without
limitations or reservations
 Summer camps
Sunny Dayz Camp **See page 4 for a special offer!** Reading & Writing Camp
Join us this summer for ALL sorts of fun! We have ALL kinds of This summer camp will expand your child’s love for reading and writing
adventures planned for each themed week, including crafts, swimming, and will perfect their skills in both. Children will read from self-selected
field trips and special guests. There’s even a weekly theme song and books, develop ideas for pieces of writing, draft, revise, edit and publish
dance! Ages: Explorers: 6 - 8 (must have completed kindergarten); their work. On the last day, campers will share the books with family and
Adventurers: 9 - 12. Location: The Woodlands Township Recreation friends. Instructors: Linda Ellis, Ph.D., and Mary Lou Chollar, a retired
Center, unless noted otherwise. Fee: Weekly: $140 Pre-Camp: $20/wk certified reading and writing teacher. Ages: 8 - 12. Fee: $500/child
Post-Camp: $35/wk Three days: $100/wk Daily: $40 Discounts: $200 July 11 - 21 9 a.m. - Noon Rec Center #4641.211
- all 11 weeks, $100 - 6-10 weeks, $50 - 3-5 weeks, $15/wk sibling
discount (the first child registered does not receive this discount). Spots July 25 - Aug. 5 9 a.m. - Noon Rec Center #4641.221
will not be saved without payment. Daily drop-ins are welcome as space
permits. *No camp held on Monday, July 4, 2011.
Art Camp: Inspire an
Pre-Camp
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Camp
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Post-Camp
3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Imaginative Mind!
Cultivate creativity for artists
June 6 - 10 All New July 18 - 22 All Adventure of any skill level. Each of
June 13 - 17 All Animals July 25 - 29 All Texas these week-long art classes
will cover a range of different materials, themes and techniques. Ages: 6 -
June 20 - 24
All Around
August 1 - 5 All Star 12. Fee: $200/week, includes all supplies
the World
Inspired Images: Drawing, Painting, Printmaking and Collage
June 27 - July 1 All Colors August 8 - 12 All Wild
June 20 - 24 1 - 3 p.m. Rec Center #2510.211
July 5 - 8* All American August 15 - 19 All Done
July 11 - 15 All Games Simple to Sophisticated Sculpture: Clay, Wire and Assemblage

Games, Fun and Sports of All Sorts July 18 - 22 1 - 3 p.m. Rec Center #2510.221

This high-energy summer camp will expose your child to a variety of

sports and teamwork games. Your little athlete will love experimenting
Fashion Designer
Young girls will graduate from playing dress up to designing their own
with basketball, soccer, T-ball and more. There’s no better way to find
fashions. Design principles in the areas of sketching, color and pattern
out what your child wants to play! Ages: 3 - 5. Fee: $150/child/week
coordination and cultural fashion history will be applied to their
June 6 - 9 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Rec Center #2252.211 individual style. Girls will be grouped into design teams for a variety of
June 20 - 23 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Rec Center #2252.221 fun, engaging activities, such as White Wedding, Fashion Showdown and
much more! No sewing. Ages: 8 - 12. Fee: $120
July 11 - 14 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Rec Center #2252.231
8203 Millennium
July 25 - 28 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Rec Center #2252.241 July 25 - 29 9 - 11 a.m. #2241.201
Forest Drive, Bldg II

Camp Barbie®
August 8 - 11 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Rec Center #2252.251

CampStar At Camp Barbie®, your child will have loads of fun helping Barbie learn
the many things she needs to know to become a great girl, including
CampStar is an adaptive summer camp for children with special needs
learning to dress for the occasion, practicing good manners, making new
and their siblings. We provide fun and exciting camp activities in a loving
friends, the importance of school work, dreaming of careers, practicing
atmosphere. Our experienced staff will lead campers in recreational
talents and more! Ages: 4 - 8. Fee: $120
games, craft-making and singing. Bring a drink and snack each day.
Space is limited. Ages: PreK to 12 years. Fee: $185/child/week July 25 - 29 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
8203 Millennium
#2243.201
Forest Drive, Bldg II
June 13 - 16 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Rec Center #2251.211
June 27 - 30 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Rec Center #2251.221 Acting and Drama Camp
July 18 - 21 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Rec Center #2251.231 Be part of a mini-play taught in five days with a production at the
end. Your child will experience voice projection, public speaking,
August 15 - 18 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Rec Center #2251.241
memorization, self-confidence, character study, discipline and fun! Please

Jumpstart Kindergarten
send child with bottled water. Instructor: Caroline Batson, 30-year
professional. Ages: 7 - 13. Fee: $100 Resident, $110 Non-resident
Fast-paced, fun-filled activities directly related to the act of reading. 8203 Millennium Forest
Develop self esteem, confidence and motivation to move forward in the July 25 - 29 1 - 2:30 p.m. #2245.201
Drive, Building II
reading experience. Story Time enhances auditory and comprehension
skills. Interactive Reading Time addresses visual discrimination through
the introduction of small, controlled vocabulary. Game Time provides
Musical Theatre Camp
This camp is perfect for the young person who loves singing and dancing
kinesthetic activity while enhancing visual and auditory skills. Ages: 4 - to their favorite teen musicals. Bring bottled water every day. Instructor:
6. Fee: $120/child Caroline Batson, 30-year professional. Ages: 6 - 13. Fee: $100 Resident,
8203 Millennium $110 Non-resident
July 25 - 29 2 - 4 p.m. #4419.201
Forest Drive, Bldg II
June 27 - July 1 1:30 - 3 p.m. Rec Center #2242.201

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Lego® Mania
This innovative program for Lego® buffs provides opportunities for
imagination and hands-on learning under the guidance of a certified
educator. More than 15 new games, projects, and activities not found in
stores will be planned and manipulated. Ages: 4 - 7. Fee: $120
8203 Millennium Forest
July 11 - 15 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. #2234.201
Drive, Building II

Lego® Logo
Lego® Logo brings young technicians into the creative high tech
engineering environment of the computer age. The special Lego® Logo Little iKids Camp
kits, not found in stores and equipped with computer hook-ups, provide Little iKids Camp, for ages 3 to 7, allows adventurers to explore
opportunities for hands-on construction of computer-programmed technology through creative activities, educational enrichment and
projects along with technical programs. Ages: 8 - 12. Fee: $120 recreation time. Small camp size with excellent camper-to-staff ratios!
Bring a snack and drink each day. Visit www.ikidsinc.com. All camps
8203 Millennium held at The Woodlands Township Recreation Center. Fee: $165/week
July 11 - 15 9 - 11 a.m. #2233.211
Forest Drive, Bldg II
8203 Millennium Lego Tech Time Machine
July 11 - 15 2 - 4 p.m. #2233.221
Forest Drive, Bldg II
Travel backwards and forwards through time exploring LEGO®
Building Brains Lego® Engineering I robotics! From prehistoric jungles to medieval times to the old west,
and then on to the future! Enjoy building simple mechanisms and
Campers will build simple machines that really work using gears, robotics to learn about each time period, including animals, ships,
levers and pulleys. Class themes include Pirates That Don’t Do Anything, canons and rockets!
Very Hungry Caterpillar, Robot Rally and It’s a Bug’s Life. The classes are
progressive and build on one another. Ages: 3 - 5. Fee: $225 June 13 - 16 9 a.m. - Noon #2215.211

June 13 - 17 9 a.m. - Noon Rec Center #2299.211 Weebot Wonderland

July 18 - 22 9 a.m. - Noon Rec Center #2299.221 Go on a grand adventure to the land of fairy tale dreams and mystical
creatures exploring Lego® robotics! Children document their
Building Brains Lego® Engineering II adventure by creating their very own digital storybook constructing
robot characters, adding music and narrating with their own voice.
Learn to build simple machines using gears, levers and pulleys and then Includes fairy tale riddles, scavenger hunts and storybook adventures.
motorize these machines using Lego® and K’nex educational kits. Builds
math and science skills. Class also includes challenges to compete against June 20 - 23 9 a.m. - Noon #2215.221
one another to build the best design. The classes are progressive and build
on one another. Ages: 6 - 12. Fee: Half day: $225; Full day: $365 Wild Weebot West
Calling all cowboys and cowgirls for a big Texas adventure in the Wild
8203 Millennium Forest Weebot West! Children will build a wilderness frontier as a setting for
August 8 - 12 9 a.m. - Noon #2299.231
Drive, Building II
their own western digital legend. This LEGO® trail ride is complete
August 8 - 12 1 - 4 p.m.
8203 Millennium Forest
#2299.241 with a general store, farm animals, railroads, gold panning and more!
Drive, Building II
July 11 - 14 9 a.m. - Noon #2215.231
8203 Millennium Forest
August 8 - 12 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. #2299.251
Drive, Building II Lego® Tech USA
Travel on an all-American road trip and explore some of America’s
Woodlands Adventure Camp favorite things, such as vehicles, sports and space! Children will build
simple machines, learn basic robotics and participate in geography and
The Woodlands Adventure Camp is a unique day camp with sessions in
kayaking, indoor climbing, mountain biking, fishing, adventure racing map-related activities. Includes Lego®-themed projects, technology
and wilderness skills. The various activities take place in a demanding discovery and creative play.
environment and participants must be able to function physically, July 25 - 28 9 a.m. - Noon #2215.241
cognitively, and behaviorally in a manner that supports everyone’s safety.
Swimming skills are required. Most equipment is provided with the Dinotunes Digital Discovery
exception of mountain bikes. No experience required. Ages: 11 and older. Combining traditional music with the latest technology, children
Fee: $300/person are introduced to musical terms, notes, rhythm, beat and basic piano
skills while participating in dinosaur-themed activities, such as an
June 20 - 24 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rec Center #4579.201
archeological dig for dinosaur bones to make rhythm and drum sticks!
August 15 - 19 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rec Center #4579.211 Experiment with music creation and different genres. Instrumental
crafts and musical scavenger hunts will also be enjoyed.
August 1 - 4 9 a.m. - Noon #2215.251

PC Pet Shop
Sign up for two weeks or more of Sunny Dayz Become a PC vet to learn about the newest pet, “Puter.” Children learn
Summer Camp and qualify for a discounted season basic computer and keyboarding skills while discovering about animal
pool pass! Call 281-210-2950 for more details. life and pet care, technology-based activities and creative pet play.
Campers are welcome to bring their favorite stuffed animal.
August 8 - 11 9 a.m. - Noon #2215.261

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Big iKids Camp i9 Sports Camps
Visit www.i9sports.com for more information.
Big iKids Camp, for ages 7 to 12, allows adventurers to explore Beginner and intermediate levels. Ages: 4 - 14.
technology through creative activities, educational enrichment and Fee: $130 Resident, $140 Non-resident
recreation time. Small camp size with excellent camper-to-staff ratios!
Bring a snack and drink each day. Visit www.ikidsinc.com. All camps Basketball Camp
held at The Woodlands Township Recreation Center. Fee: $165/week The camp offers a comprehensive overview of basketball, including
passing, shooting, dribbling, and offensive and defensive sets.
Marvelous Media June 20 - 24 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Rec Center Sport Courts
Learn about the marvels of digital concepts in photography and July 11 - 15 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Rec Center Sport Courts
animation with some favorite comic characters! Create a comic strip July 25 - 29 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Rec Center Sport Courts
and short animated film with a variety of digital media applications,
such as Stop Motion and Photoshop. August 8 - 12 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Rec Center Sport Courts

June 13 - 16 1 - 4 p.m. #2216.211 Flag Football Camp

Camp includes complete overview of flag football, including passing,
Robotics Go Green catching, de-flagging and offensive and defensive positioning.
Build machines and ecobots with solar panels, turbine blades, June 13 - 17 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Shadowbend Park
generators, LED lights and sensors. Complete “green” challenges,
June 27 - July 1 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Shadowbend Park
such as creating and powering vehicles and a model city! Class uses
technology, engineering, science, design and problem-solving skills. July 18 - 22 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Shadowbend Park
June 20 - 23 1 - 4 p.m. #2216.221 August 1 - 5 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Shadowbend Park

Soccer Camp
PC Art and Photo Festival Participants receive a complete overview of soccer, which includes fast-
Explore the fundamentals of photography, such as natural lighting and paced drills, skill-building exercises, offensive and defensive positioning
shutter speed settings. Learn to use a camera to its fullest potential, and scrimmages.
apply digital art techniques to enhance pictures and create a digital
photo book to showcase masterpieces! June 13 - 17 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Shadowbend Park
June 27 - July 1 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Shadowbend Park
July 11 - 14 1 - 4 p.m. #2216.231
July 18 - 22 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Shadowbend Park
Land of Lost Bots August 1 - 5 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Shadowbend Park
Travel through time and space on a fascinating journey to a mysterious
land filled with animal encounters and mythical beings! Experiment
with Lego® robotics by building dinosaurs, creatures, humanoids and
Panga Surf Camp
Learn one of the newest and fastest
time machines. Explore scientific discoveries, teamwork, problem- growing sports in the world! Learn
solving and basic computer programming. about stand up paddling, which is
July 25 - 28 1 - 4 p.m. #2216.241
derived from surfing, but you don’t
get wet! Ages: 8 and older. Adults
welcome, too! Fee: $120
Digital Media Mystery
Solve the mystery of digital media and have fun learning “behind the June 3 - 5 9 - 11 a.m. Riva Row Boat House #9320.211
scenes” secrets of digital concepts in photography and movie creation! June 3 - 5 5 - 7 p.m. Riva Row Boat House #9320.221
Put the clues together to discover animation, green screen technology, July 22 - 24 9 - 11 a.m. Riva Row Boat House #9320.231
photo transformation and more! Use Photoshop and Movie Maker to
create a multimedia mystery. July 22 - 24 5 - 7 p.m. Riva Row Boat House #9320.241

August 1 - 4 1 - 4 p.m. #2216.251 Aug. 5 - 7 9 - 11 a.m. Riva Row Boat House #9320.251
Aug. 5 - 7 5 - 7 p.m. Riva Row Boat House #9320.261

U.K. International Soccer Camp

App Amazon
It’s a jungle out there, you must find your way through the “App
Amazon” by learning technology survival skills, including proper Great for recreational and developmental players. Age-group curriculum
keyboarding and speed, essential computer skills and functional focuses on fun, skill development and safety. International coaches are
applications! There will be a wild array of educational activities to trained in games and skills for all ages. For more information, visit
get prepared for school by applying computer, problem-solving and www.uksocca.com. Ages: 4 - 16; full day camps are for ages 8 and older.
teamwork skills! Fee: Half Day: $119 Resident, $129 Non-resident; Full Day: $174
Resident, $184 Non-resident
August 8 - 11 1 - 4 p.m. #2216.261
Fun in the Sun, Bear Branch
Aug. 1 - 5 9 a.m. - Noon #2636.201
ages 4 - 6 Sportsfields
Bear Branch
Aug. 1 - 5 9 a.m. - Noon #2637.201
Skills ‘n Thrills, Sportsfields
ages 7 - 10 Bear Branch
Aug. 1 - 5 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. #2637.221
Sportsfields
Bear Branch
Compete with Aug. 1 - 5 9 a.m. - Noon #2638.201
Sportsfields
Your Feet,
ages 11 - 16 Bear Branch
Aug. 1 - 5 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. #2638.221
Sportsfields

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U.K. International Goalie and Striker Clinic Golf Mini Camp
At the completion of the week-long camp, goalies and strikers are offered This camp includes instruction on rules
a chance to have individual training. Free coaches clinic on Saturday! For and etiquette, putting, driving, games and
more information, visit www.uksocca.com. Ages: 4 - 16. Fee: $30 challenges, fitness awareness and character
Bear Branch
development. A mini tournament is held
Strikers Saturday, Aug. 6 9 a.m. - Noon #2639.201 on the last day of camp. This is a fun and
Sportsfields
affordable way to learn the game of golf! For
Bear Branch more information, visit www.golftga.com or
Goalies Saturday, Aug. 6 9 a.m. - Noon #2640.201
Sportsfields
call 281-475-3256. All equipment provided.
Texas Soccer Academy Camp Ages: 5 - 10. Fee: $110 Resident, $120 Non-resident, $40 supply fee
Buckalew Elementary
Learn soccer techniques from international staff from countries like June 7 - 9 9:30 a.m. - Noon #5731.211
Gazebo
Brazil, England, Cameroon, Jamaica and the United States. Longest
running soccer camp in Texas! Register at www.texassocceracademy.org. Buckalew Elementary
June 28 - 30 9:30 a.m. - Noon #5731.221
Ages: 5 - 18. Fee: $149 morning or evening, $249 both sessions Gazebo

Skills July 11 - 15 9 a.m. - Noon Lakeside Sportsfields Buckalew Elementary

July 19 - 21 9:30 a.m. - Noon #5731.231
Gazebo
Tactics,
July 11 - 15 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Lakeside Sportsfields Buckalew Elementary
Goalies August 2 - 4 9:30 a.m. - Noon #5731.241
Gazebo
9 a.m. - Noon,
Both sessions July 11 - 15 Lakeside Sportsfields
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Youth Tennis Camps
Challenger Soccer Academy Join us for great
Register at www.challengersports.com. instruction, fun games and
a cool down in the pool.
First Kicks Camp We provide snacks, crafts
Young players are introduced to game basics through fundamental and instruction and you
activities, games and challenges. Parents are encouraged to join in and provide the tennis racket,
help guide their child. Age: 3. Fee: $87 water bottle and swim suit.
June 6 - 10 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Lakeside Sportsfields Participants are separated
according to age. Ages: 5 -
Mini-Soccer Camp 12. Fee: $99/wk Resident,
Fun games, competitions and skill-building activities are designed to $109/wk Non-resident
enlighten and develop budding players. Ages: 4 - 5. Fee: $104 Beginner
June 6 - 10 10 - 11:30 a.m. Lakeside Sportsfields
June 6 - 9 9 a.m. - Noon Bear Branch Tennis Courts #2690.201
Half-Day Camp June 13 - 16 9 a.m. - Noon Bear Branch Tennis Courts #2691.201
Emphasis is placed on skill development and mastery of core techniques June 20 - 23 9 a.m. - Noon Bear Branch Tennis Courts #2692.201
through individual and small group practices and coached games. This
all action camp is our most popular program! Ages: 6 - 16. Fee: $138 June 27 - 30 9 a.m. - Noon Bear Branch Tennis Courts #2693.201
July 11 - 14 9 a.m. - Noon Bear Branch Tennis Courts #2694.201
June 6 - 10 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Lakeside Sportsfields
July 18 - 21 9 a.m. - Noon Bear Branch Tennis Courts #2695.201
June 6 - 10 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Lakeside Sportsfields
July 25 - 28 9 a.m. - Noon Bear Branch Tennis Courts #2696.201
Full-Day Camp August 1 - 4 9 a.m. - Noon Bear Branch Tennis Courts #2697.201
A more advanced camp for serious players that focuses on game-related
techniques, tactical development and coached match play. Ages: 8 - 16. August 8 - 11 9 a.m. - Noon Bear Branch Tennis Courts #2698.201
Fee: $198 August 15 - 18 9 a.m. - Noon Bear Branch Tennis Courts #2699.201
June 6 - 10 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Lakeside Sportsfields
Intermediate
June 6 - 10 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Lakeside Sportsfields
June 6 - 9 9 a.m. - Noon Bear Branch Tennis Courts #2690.211

Fury Baseball Instructional Camp June 13 - 16

June 20 - 23
9 a.m. - Noon
9 a.m. - Noon
Bear Branch Tennis Courts
Bear Branch Tennis Courts
#2691.211
#2692.211
This clinic offers a variety of instruction that includes all aspects of
the game, including proper mechanics and fundamentals of the game. June 27 - 30 9 a.m. - Noon Bear Branch Tennis Courts #2693.211
Instruction is given by the professional coaching staff of Fury Baseball July 11 - 14 9 a.m. - Noon Bear Branch Tennis Courts #2694.211
Academy. *Class does not meet on Tuesdays! Ages: 6 - 15. Fee: $140
Resident, $145 Non-resident (includes T-shirt) July 18 - 21 9 a.m. - Noon Bear Branch Tennis Courts #2695.211
July 25 - 28 9 a.m. - Noon Bear Branch Tennis Courts #2696.211
Alden Bridge
M/W/Th/F, June 13 - 17* 10 a.m. - Noon
Sportsfields
#2633.211
August 1 - 4 9 a.m. - Noon Bear Branch Tennis Courts #2697.211
Alden Bridge August 8 - 11 9 a.m. - Noon Bear Branch Tennis Courts #2698.211
M/W/Th/F, July 18 - 22* 10 a.m. - Noon
Sportsfields
#2633.221
August 15 - 18 9 a.m. - Noon Bear Branch Tennis Courts #2699.211
Alden Bridge
M/W/Th/F, Aug. 8 - 12* 10 a.m. - Noon
Sportsfields
#2633.231

6 Summer 2011 • Summer camps

 Special Events
Arts in the Park *new six-hour event! Family Luau
Enjoy a full day of local performances Bring the whole family for an evening filled with food, games, prizes and
from vocal to dramatic, food, craft lots of fun. Ages: All. Fee: $39/family of two, $46/family of three, $55/
vendors, kid zone and more! Check the family of four
daily agenda for more information at Saturday, May 21 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Cranebrook Pool #6040.201
www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov,

13 Pools in 30 Days - Cool Pool Pics!

Parks and Recreation Department,
click Programs and Events. In the event
of questionable weather on the day of See page 14 for more information about the twist
the event, call 281-210-3950. Ages: All. Fee: Free! with this year’s annual 13 Pools in 30 Days event!

Summer Dive-In Movie Series

Saturday, May 14 3 - 9 p.m. Rob Fleming Park
Rain date: May 28 3 - 9 p.m. Rob Fleming Park
Spend the
“Things That Go” Bike Parade & Decorating Contest evening
with us floating in the pool and
Grab your favorite bike, tricycle, scooter or wagon, and meet us at the watching a great family flick!
park for the annual decorating contest and parade! The contest is held Concessions will be sold. Pool
before the Concert in the Park. Decorating materials are provided, or you opens at 8 p.m.; movie begins
can bring your own. Ages: 14 and younger. Fee: Free! at 8:30 p.m. Ages: All. Fee: $5/
Monday, July 4 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Northshore Park person (ages 3 and younger are
free). Pool passes not valid at this
Splash Day event.
This 4th of July, cool off at one of The Woodlands’ 13 pools at Splash Saturday, June 18 Bear Branch Pool Megamind
Day! This is a chance for families to enjoy the hot midsummer day and
Saturday, July 16 Cranebrook Pool Despicable Me
have fun with the community’s lifeguards. Lifeguards at each pool select
special themes and provide free activities and limited refreshments. Rob Fleming
Saturday, August 6 Furry Vengeance
Pools are free to all and are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with activities Aquatic Center
occurring between noon and 4 p.m.

Riva row boat house programs

Lake Paloma
April 30 - September 5, 2011, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.;
closed Wednesdays. Reservoir Tour
Get a two-hour guided
Tandem: $20/first hour, $5/additional hour; tour of nature. Great for
Single: $15/first hour, $5/additional hour. bird watching! Snack
For more information about Riva Row Boat and drink included. *The
tour meets at Rob Fleming
House, call 281-210-3965 or visit www.
Aquatic Center. Ages: All.
thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.
Fee: $50/person
Must register at least one week prior to the start of all Riva Row Boat Lake Paloma at
House programs, unless stated otherwise. Saturday, June 11 10 a.m. - Noon #9040.201
Rob Fleming Park*

Group Outing Lake Woodlands Sunday Excursion

Let us guide you around Lake Woodlands on a two-hour tour. Snack, drink
Group events, such as birthday parties, family reunions, special interest
and kayak provided. Ages: All. Fee: $40 first person, $15 second person
groups or company team building, are available at the Riva Row Boat
House any day the Boat House is open. Packages start at $200. Please Sunday, June 5 10 a.m. - Noon #9000.211
call 281-210-3965 for more details. #9550.201 Sunday, June 19 10 a.m. - Noon #9000.221

Picnic Pack Sunday, July 3

Sunday, July 17
10 a.m. - Noon
10 a.m. - Noon
#9000.231
#9000.241
Grab a friend or a loved one and meet us at the Riva Row Boat House
for a picnic lunch and a cruise in a kayak! Must provide at least 24 hours Sunday, August 7 10 a.m. - Noon #9000.251
notice. Please call 281-210-3965 for reservations. Fee: $60, includes a Sunday, August 21 10 a.m. - Noon #9000.261
two-hour tandem rental and lunch from Hubble & Hudson. #9100.201

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Little Kayak Adventurer Kayak Ball
Mom, dad or grandparents, bring your little adventurer to learn the ins 3-on-3 basketball in a kayak, including a half court with goal and back
and outs of a kayak; you’ll even go for a ride! Snack and drink provided. board. Teams are welcome to sign up together or as individuals. Teams
Ages: All. Fee: $20/class should have four to five players. Ages: 16 and older; those younger than age
Thursday, June 2 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. #9010.211
17 must have adult sign waiver. Fee: $50/team for five-game series
Thursday, June 16 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. #9010.221 Fridays, beginning June 3 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. #9214.201

Thursday, June 30
Thursday, July 14
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
#9010.231
#9010.241
Time Racer Club
Think you have what it takes to beat our staff in time trials on Lake
Thursday, July 28 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. #9010.251 Woodlands? Groups are split by ages, boat type and individuals or pairs.
Thursday, August 11 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. #9010.261
Best time will be displayed at the Boat House. When a staff member time
is beaten, that person will receive a free one hour kayak rental. Ages: All.
Dog Excursion Day Those younger than 17 must have adult supervision. Fee: $50/boat
Call 281-210-3965 to set
Bring your furry friend out on a kayak and enjoy a guided tour of Lake Starting June 1 #9210.201
up a time with staff
Woodlands. Dog life jackets are included. Space is limited. Ages: All.

Lake Woodlands Clean up

Fee: $40/first person, $15/second person
Sunday, July 31 10 a.m. #9010.201
Help us keep Lake Woodlands trash free! Pick a day to kayak on Lake

Kayaking 101
Woodlands to pick up trash. You must stay in the boat. Bring back a full
trash bag and receive a free one-hour kayak rental for your next visit.
Spend two hours with us and learn all you need to know to get started Please call the 281-210-3965 to register. Ages: All.
with this great sport. You will even get to kayak beautiful Lake
Sunday, June 12 9 a.m. #9500.212
Woodlands. Ages: 18 and older. Fee: $40/person
Sunday, July 9 9 a.m. #9500.222
Saturday, June 4 10 a.m. - Noon #9020.211
Sunday, August 13 9 a.m. #9500.232
Saturday, June 18 10 a.m. - Noon #9020.221
Saturday, July 2 10 a.m. - Noon #9020.231
Saturday, July 16 10 a.m. - Noon #9020.241

Outdoor education programs

Fly Casting Clinics Family Night Hike
Learn basic casting fundamentals that include fly rod and reels, basic fly Get outdoors with your family to hike and eat s’mores! Each hike will
types and more. Wear comfortable clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen. All have a special surprise for you and your family. Ages: All. Fee: $20/
equipment provided. Ages: Individuals: 14 and older. Families: 11 and family of four, $5/additional person
older. Fee: Individuals: $45/person; Families: $60/parent-child pair
George Mitchell Preserve
Friday, May 20 7 p.m. #2303.211
Individual Clinic at Rob Fleming Park
Sunday, June 12 9 a.m. - Noon Alden Bridge Park #4562.211 George Mitchell Preserve
Saturday, June 11 7 p.m. #2303.221
at Rob Fleming Park
Family Clinic George Mitchell Preserve
Sunday, July 24 7 p.m. #2303.231
at Rob Fleming Park
Sunday, June 12 1 - 4 p.m. Alden Bridge Park #4563.201

Fly Fishing School Fly Tying Course

Class covers basic and intermediate casting techniques, fly rods and reels, Experienced outdoor instructor
basic fly types, fly selection, knots and their use in fly fishing. Last hour of Jan Hackett will introduce
class spent fishing. Wear comfortable seasonable clothing, sunglasses and students to the basics of fly
sunscreen. All equipment provided; no license needed. Bring a lunch. Ages: tying. All supplies provided.
14 and older. Fee: $125/person No experience required. Parent
participation is required for the
Saturday, June 11 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Alden Bridge Park #4564.201 family clinic. Ages: Individuals:
10 and older; Families: 5 and
Wilderness First Aid older. Fee: Individuals: $40/
This course is perfect for hikers and backpackers. It meets the person, Families: $40/parent-child pair
requirements for training in back country emergency response and is Individual Clinic
approved by the American Camping Association and Boy Scouts and
Girl Scouts of America. Three-year certification issued upon successful Tuesday, July 12 6 - 9 p.m. Rec Center #4565.211
completion of class. Ages: 14 and older. Fee: $135/person
Family Clinic
The Lodge at Rob
August 20 - 21 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. #4578.201 Saturday, July 23 9 - 11 a.m. Rec Center #4565.221
Fleming Park

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 Waterway and town green park programs
Memorial Day Weekend Fun Waterway Tai Chi
Celebrate Memorial Day at the Waterway! Bring your coolers and picnics Join the millions of people practicing Tai Chi! Classes are taught
to enjoy live music and fireworks! Ages: All. Fee: Free! overlooking the beautiful Waterway and include 10 minutes of breathing
and stretching followed by instruction in the yang-style tai chi. Ages: 16
May 28 - 29 6 - 9 p.m. Waterway Square
and older. Fee: $40/mo Resident, $50/mo Non-resident
Waterway Nights Thursdays, May - August 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Town Green Park
Enjoy the beautiful fountain at Waterway Square and the lively family
entertainment, which may include, but isn’t limited to, caricaturists, live
animals, artists, face painters, magicians, live music, jugglers and balloon
artists. Picnics, chairs, blankets and coolers welcome. Ages: All. Fee: Free! Waterway Wednesdays!
The Storybook Series will be an interactive reading experience that
Saturdays, June 4 - July 2 6 - 8 p.m. Waterway Square includes an art activity and story-related movement. Join us for fun

Labor Day Weekend Fun

at Waterway Square, from 10 - 11 a.m.! Please pre-register. Ages: 2 -
4. Fee: $12/child, $7/additional child
Lounge at the Waterway on Labor Day! Live music provided; picnics, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish June 1 #6820.211
coolers, chairs and blankets are welcome. Ages: All. Fee: Free!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar June 22 #6820.221
September 3 - 4 6 - 9 p.m. Waterway Square
Where the Wild Things Are July 13 #6820.231

Extreme Recess If You Give a Moose a Muffin July 27 #6820.241

Play kickball, ultimate Frisbee, outdoor dodge ball and more! Try a new Harold and the Purple Crayon Aug. 10 #6820.251
outrageous outdoor game every week! Come to one Tuesday or try them
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Aug. 24 #6820.261
all! *No recess held on July 5. Ages: 8 - 13. Fee: $5/child/week
Tuesdays, June 14 - Aug. 2* 7 - 8 p.m. Town Green Park

Preschool programs
Tot Tumbling Hot Shots
Stretch, roll, jump and tumble! Class includes balance beam and tiny Dribble, shoot, score! This program includes basic basketball skills, such as
trampoline instruction. Taught by a degreed professional of 30 years, shooting, dribbling, passing and teamwork. Ages: 3 - 5. Fee: $45 Resident,
Caroline Batson. Can’t make all the lessons due to vacation? Pay for $50 Non-resident
the ones you can make. Ages: 2 - 3 1⁄2 . Fee: $100 Resident, $110 Non- Saturdays, June 4 - 25 9 - 9:40 a.m. Rec Center #5620.211
resident
Saturdays, July 9 - 30 9 - 9:40 a.m. Rec Center #5620.221
Wednesdays, June 8 - July 27 9 - 9:30 a.m. Rec Center #5621.201
Saturdays, August 6 - 27 9 - 9:40 a.m. Rec Center #5620.231
Tumbling Stars Soccer 4 Tots
Flip, twist and jump your way to success! This gymnastics and tumbling
class teaches basic techniques while making it fun for this age group! Can’t Your child will get a “kick” out of this program! Participants will learn
make all the lessons due to vacation? Pay for the ones you can make. how to pass, dribble, trap and shoot the ball. Shin guards are mandatory.
Ages: 3 1⁄2 - 5. Fee: $100 Resident, $110 Non-resident Parent participation required! Ages 2 - 3 1⁄2 . Fee: $45 Resident, $50 Non-
resident
Wednesdays, June 8 - July 27 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Rec Center #5500.201
Saturdays, June 4 - 25 9:50 - 10:30 a.m. Rec Center #5602.211
Tiny Tots Golf Saturdays, July 9 - 30 9:50 - 10:30 a.m. Rec Center #5602.221
Total Golf Adventures of North Saturdays, August 6 - 27 9:50 - 10:30 a.m. Rec Center #5602.231
Houston will teach golf concepts vital
to the swing and making good contact
with the ball. Great opportunity
Sports of All Sorts
What better way to find out what your child wants to play! Your little
to expose your youngster to golf. athlete will love getting a taste of basketball, soccer, playing catch, and
All equipment provided. Parent working as a team! There will be a few surprises in store, too! Parent
participation required! Visit participation may be requested by instructor. Ages: 3 - 5.
www.golftga.com or call at 281-475- Fee: $45 Resident, $50 Non-resident
3256 for more information. Ages: 3 - 5.
Fee: $80 Resident, $90 Non-resident, $15 supply fee Saturdays, June 4 - 25 10:40 - 11:20 a.m. Rec Center #5741.211
Fridays, June 3 - 24 10 - 10:45 a.m. Rec Center #5753.221 Saturdays, July 9 - 30 10:40 - 11:20 a.m. Rec Center #5741.221
Fridays, July 8 - 29 10 - 10:45 a.m. Rec Center #5753.231 Saturdays, August 6 - 27 10:40 - 11:20 a.m. Rec Center #5741.231

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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 - 8.
One day fun!
Parent participation required for all One Day Fun programs. Ages: 2 -
Fee: $55 Resident, $65 Non-resident 5. Fee: $12/child, $7/additional sibling
Tuesdays, June 7 - 28 9 - 10 a.m. Alden Bridge Sports Park #5737.211
Tuesdays, July 5 - 26
Tuesdays, August 2 - 23
9 - 10 a.m.
9 - 10 a.m.
Alden Bridge Sports Park
Alden Bridge Sports Park
#5737.221
#5737.231
Dinosaurs and Dirt
Help us dig in the dirt to find dinosaur artifacts! You’ll even make
your very own dinosaur to take home.
Pre-Ballet Tap Thursday, June 2 10 a.m. Rec Center #4518.211
Introduce your child to dance with plies, skipping, shuffles and a
performance for the whole family to enjoy! Builds self confidence and a
love for the arts. Black leotard, pink tights and black tap shoes required.
Party Like a Princess
Play princess games and make your own fairy tale book! Be the belle
Pink ballet slippers optional. Can’t make all the lessons? Pay for the ones of the ball!
you can make. Ages: 3 ½ - 5. Fee: $150 Resident, $160 Non-resident
Saturday, June 25 1 p.m. Rec Center #4518.221
Thursdays, June 9 - July 28 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Rec Center #3620.201

Building Blocks
Baby Ballet Let’s do some building! Make cool structures out of different kinds of
Let your little princess experience a taste of ballet, creative movement and materials and even make a personalized block to build at home!
good discipline. Class is taught by a degreed professional dancer of 30 Monday, July 18 10 a.m. Rec Center #4518.231
years, Caroline Batson. Can’t make all the lessons? Pay for the ones you
can make. Ages: 2 - 3. Fee: $100
Thursdays, June 9 - July 28 3 - 3:30 p.m. Rec Center #3615.201
Seashells by the Sea Shore
Let’s play in the sand and search for shells! We’ll make a sea animal
out of sea shells and sand art.
ArtSmart: Classes for Creative Young Children! Tuesday, August 2 10 a.m. Rec Center #4518.241
Art Smart is an early learning program that introduces young children to
the wonderful world of art by letting their natural creative abilities unfold
in a fun environment. Explore color, texture, shapes and different types
of art materials. Ages: 3 - 5. Fee: $125/week

Inspired Images: Drawing, Painting, Printmaking and Collage

June 20 - 24 10 - 11:15 a.m. Rec Center #4487.211
Celebrate your child’s next birthday with a LEGO birthday party
at The Woodlands Township Recreation Center. Building Brains
will entertain the kiddos building levers, pulleys and more! Visit
Simple Sculpture: Clay and Mixed Media Assemblage
BuildingBrains.biz for more information. The rental includes a
July 18 - 22 10 - 11:15 a.m. Rec Center #4487.221 room, tables and chairs on a Saturday of your choosing (pending
availability) from 2 - 5 p.m. Prices begin at only $300! Contact
Shaun Hebert to book your date at 281-210-3950 or shebert@
thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

Youth programs
Summer Arts & Crafts Series Kitchen Chemistry - NEW!
Stay cool indoors making fun crafts, such as hermit crab habitats, Children will have a blast experimenting with the science of food! We will
“permanent” sand castles and an ocean in a bottle. This class is experiment with slimy, fizzy, smelly and tasty concoctions, including ice
entertaining yet educational. Please dress your child in clothes that can cream, color-changing milk, “rubber” eggs, exploding sodas and dancing
get dirty! Ages: 4 - 8. Fee: $60 Resident, $65 Non-resident, $10 supplies raisins! Ages: 5 - 12. Fee: $60 Resident, $65 Non-resident, $10 supplies
Wednesdays, June 8 - 29 1 - 2:30 p.m. Rec Center #4610.201 June 21 and 23 10 - 11:30 a.m. Rec Center #4621.201

Summer Science Beginner Gymnastics and Tumbling for first-timers

Fun yet educational, this class will explore scientific topics, such as Learn basic gymnastics and tumbling skills while having fun and gaining
magnetism, laws of motion and chemical reactions using hands-on strength, endurance and confidence. Instructor: Caroline Batson. Can’t
experiments. Explode a volcano with us! Please bring a labeled drink/ make all the lessons? Pay for the ones you can make. Ages: 6 - 12.
snack. Ages: 6 - 11. Fee: $80 Resident, $85 Non-resident, $5 materials Fee: $150 Resident, $160 Non-resident
July 5, 7, 12, 14 3 - 5 p.m. Rec Center #2261.211 Fridays, June 10 - July 29 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Rec Center #5502.201

Parents can get fit, too!

Moms and Dads, use the fitness room to get your own workout while your kids are in class! Pay a discounted drop-in rate of $3.

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Ballet for the Gymnast/Twirler Karate/Tae Kwon Do Enroll any time!
Geared for the serious student without a lot of time. Learn poise, Self-defense program includes blocking, kicking and punching techniques
pirouettes, proper stance and more! Instructor: Caroline Batson. Can’t along with kicking combinations with advanced form drills; teaches self
make all the lessons? Pay for the ones you can make. Ages: 6 - 14. defense, self confidence and self discipline. Instructor: Travis Lee Everitt,
Fee: $150 Resident, $160 Non-resident 7th-degree black belt with 42 years experience in martial arts, All American
Fridays, June 10 - July 29 3 - 4 p.m. Rec Center #3619.201 Grand Champion. Ages: White belts: 5 - 12, Yellow belts and up: open
to all. Fee: $69/mo Resident, $79/mo Non-resident, $19 drop-in, *class
Private Dance Lessons with Caroline Batson meets 2x/week: $120/mo Resident, $130/mo Non-resident
Develop dance technique for ballet, pointe, gymnastics, twirling or drill Beginner/Intermediate* Mondays 5 - 5:45 p.m. Rec Center
team. All levels. Lessons at The Woodlands Township Recreation Center. (Beg.) White belts Thursdays 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Rec Center
Contact cmbatson@msn.com for details and scheduling. Fee: $60/hour

Shred Skateboard Camp

(Int.) Yellow / Orange belts* Thursdays 5:15 - 6 p.m. Rec Center
(Adv.) Green belts and up Thursdays 6 - 6:45 p.m. Rec Center
Skateboard series teaching the basic skating skills that lead you to
becoming a pro skater! Helmets and knee pads are mandatory. Skateboards
Saturday specials
not provided! Ages: 6 - 10. Fee: $50 Resident, $55 Non-resident

Time to Tie Dye

June 21 - 24 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Creekwood Skate Park #2525.211
July 26 - 29 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Creekwood Skate Park #2525.221
Bring your old white sheets, pillowcases, socks, shorts or shirts and
Basket-Ballerz we’ll teach you different patterns and techniques to tie-dye! You’ll
leave with one-of-a-kind creations! Ages: 6 - 10. Fee: $12/child, $7/
Learn basic skills, including dribbling, ball-handling, passing and shooting. additional sibling
Instructor: Sarah Torre. Ages: 5 - 8. Fee: $50 Resident, $60 Non-resident
Saturday, June 18 11 a.m. - Noon Rec Center #4643.211
Wednesdays, June 8 - 29 5 - 6 p.m. Rec Center #5735.201
Wednesdays, July 6 - 27 5 - 6 p.m. Rec Center #5735.221 Ice Cream Creations
Wednesdays, September 7 - 28 5 - 6 p.m. Rec Center #5735.231 Make your own ice cream, the old fashioned way! Ages: 6 - 10.
Fee: $12/child, $7/additional sibling
Fury Scooby Ball Saturday, July 16 11 a.m. - Noon Rec Center #4643.221
This baseball and dodgeball combo game can’t get much better!
Ages: 6 - 12. Fee: $55/child
Fun in the Sun
Tuesdays, June 7 - 28 9 - 10 a.m. Alden Bridge Sports Park #5739.211 Have a blast while beating the heat! Make giant bubbles you can
Tuesdays, July 5 - 26 9 - 10 a.m. Alden Bridge Sports Park #5739.221 stand in, play water games, and more! Ages: 6 - 10. Fee: $12/child,
$7/additional sibling
Tuesdays, Aug. 2 - 23 9 - 10 a.m. Alden Bridge Sports Park #5739.231

Fury Sluggers
Saturday, July 30 11 a.m. - Noon Rec Center #4643.231

Learn the basics and fundamentals of baseball with a focus on hitting

and pitching from a professional coach. Bring your own mitt and bat.
Rockin’ Root Beer Floats
Ages: 7 - 10. Fee: $75 Resident, $85 Non-resident Celebrate National Root Beer Float Day by making floats, designing
root beer bottles and playing fun soda pop games! Ages: 6 - 10.
Tuesdays, June 7 - 28 10 - 11 a.m. Alden Bridge Sports Park #2642.211 Fee: $12/child, $7/additional sibling
Tuesdays, July 5 - 26 10 - 11 a.m. Alden Bridge Sports Park #2642.221 Saturday, Aug. 6 11 a.m. - Noon Rec Center #4643.241
Tuesdays, Aug. 2 - 23 10 - 11 a.m. Alden Bridge Sports Park #2642.231

i9 Basketball League
Teaches basic basketball skills and drills, including passing, shooting and Where every night is a party!
dribbling. Register online at www.i9sports.com. Ages: 4 - 12. Fee: $139/
A night out for you and your kids! Gorilla
person, includes jersey, equipment, two medals and end-of-season party
Hole is a fun social program that offers
Sundays, June 26 - August 21 TBD Rec Center indoor and outdoor games, music, snacks

Fencing Join anytime! and competitions. Don’t forget to dress up

for each themed night. Weekly winners
First month, all equipment provided. Instructor: Bayou City. Ages: 6 and
older. Fee: Musketeers (Beginners): 1x/wk: $100/mo Resident, $110/ will win awesome prizes! Dress code and
mo Non-resident; 2x/wk: $120/mo Resident, $130/mo Non-resident. proper behavior is enforced. Ages: Grades
Mixed (Intermediates): 1x/wk: $120/mo Resident, $130/mo Non- 5 - 6. Fee: $7/person
resident; 2x/wk: $140/mo Resident, $150/mo Non-resident, 3x/wk:
$160/mo Resident, $170/mo Non-resident
June 3: Luau 7 - 9:45 p.m. Rec Center
Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Rec Center
Musketeers June 17: Funky Friday 7 - 9:45 p.m. Rec Center
Saturdays 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Rec Center
July 1: Freedom to Have Fun 7 - 9:45 p.m. Rec Center
Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Rec Center
July 15: Futuristic Friday 7 - 9:45 p.m. Rec Center
Mixed Saturdays Noon - 1:30 p.m. Rec Center
August 5: Disney Night 7 - 9:45 p.m. Rec Center
Thursdays 6:30 - 8 p.m. Rec Center
August 19: Back to School Bash 7 - 9:45 p.m. Rec Center

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 Youth & adult tennis programs
Tennis with Jon park:
Beginner Ladies Tennis Class Intermediate Ladies Doubles Clinics
Class includes personal instruction, training, games and drills. Ages: 18 Learn winning strategies and develop skills necessary for successful
and older. Fee: $99/five weeks, $79/four weeks Resident doubles play. Ages: 18 and older. Fee: $99/five weeks, $79/four weeks
Mondays, June 6 - 27 8 - 9:15 a.m. Terramont Park #8234.221 Mondays, June 6 - 27 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. Terramont Park #8235.221
Mondays, July 11 - Aug. 1 8 - 9:15 a.m. Terramont Park #8234.231 Mondays, July 11 - Aug. 1 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. Terramont Park #8235.241
Wednesdays, June 1 - 29 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Terramont Park #8234.211 Fridays, June 3 - July 1 8 - 9:15 a.m. Pepperdale Park #8235.211
Wednesdays, July 13 - Aug. 3 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Terramont Park #8234.241 Fridays, July 8 - Aug. 5 8 - 9:15 a.m. Pepperdale Park #8234.231

Youth tennis: Youth/Adult Private and Semi-Private Tennis Instruction

Junior Masters Tennis Program Join Anytime!
All of our instructors teach private and semi-private instruction. Call for more
details. Flexible with your schedule and coordinated with the instructor.
Contact Lupe Cantu at thewoodlandstennis@gmail.com to get approval for
Fee: Varies among instructor. Visit the Township Web site at for a list of
these advanced training courses. New sessions begin each month. Program runs
May to August. Ages: 10 - 18. Fee: ZATS 1&2: $162/mo Resident, $172/ approved instructors on the Recreation page
mo Non-resident; Champs: $278/mo Resident, $288/mo Non-resident
ZAT 1
ZAT 2
M/W/F
T/Th/F
5 - 6:30 p.m. Tennis with Pattie jensen:
Champs M, W, Th, F (pick days) 3 - 5 p.m.
Bear Branch
Tennis Courts Beginner 1 Tennis Lessons
ZAT 1 & 2 Learn how to play the game of tennis. Emphasis on stroke technique
Fridays 4 - 6 p.m. and development, rules of the game and etiquette. Ages: 18 and older.
and Champs
Fee: $75 Resident, $85 Non-resident

Bear Branch Tennis Courts - Competitors Tuesdays, June 14 - July 12 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Coppersage Park #8030.211
Must know forehand, backhand, volley, serve, how to keep score and basic Tuesdays, July 26 - Aug. 23 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Coppersage Park #8030.221
rules of tennis. Coaches approval required. Ages: 7 - 13. Fee: $45/week Thursdays, June 16 - July 14 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Coppersage Park #8030.231
Resident, $55/week Non-resident
Thursdays, July 28 - Aug. 25 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Coppersage Park #8030.241
Dates Times Course#
Fridays, June 17 - July 15 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Coppersage Park #8030.251
June 6, 7, 9 9:30 - 11 a.m. #2690.221
Fridays, July 29 - Aug. 26 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Coppersage Park #8030.261
June 13, 14, 16 9:30 - 11 a.m. #2691.221
June 20, 21, 23 9:30 - 11 a.m. #2692.211 Beginner 2 Tennis Lessons
June 27, 28, 30 9:30 - 11 a.m. #2693.211 Meet other tennis players of your level. Improve your skills, practice
shot-making, and improve doubles and singles play. Ages: 18 and
July 11, 12, 14 9:30 - 11 a.m. #2694.221
older. Fee: $75 Resident, $85 Non-resident
July 18, 19, 21 9:30 - 11 a.m. #2695.221
Tuesdays, June 14 - July 12 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Coppersage Park #8032.211
July 25, 26, 28 9:30 - 11 a.m. #2696.211
Tuesdays, July 26 - Aug. 23 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Coppersage Park #8032.221
August 1, 2, 4 9:30 - 11 a.m. #2697.211
Thursdays, June 16 - July 14 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Coppersage Park #8032.231
August 8, 9, 11 9:30 - 11 a.m. #2698.221
Thursdays, July 28 - Aug. 25 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Coppersage Park #8032.241
August 15, 16, 18 9:30 - 11 a.m. #2699.221
Fridays, June 17 - July 15 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Coppersage Park #8032.251

Lakeside Tennis Courts - $75/session

Fridays, July 29 - Aug. 26 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Coppersage Park #8032.261

Program Ages Dates Times Course# Adult Intermediate Tennis Drills

June 6, 8, 13, 15 5:30 - 7 p.m. #8350.211 Move beyond the basics of tennis. Learn new skills and strategies
through game play and point simulation. Ages: 18 and older. Fee: $75
Challengers June 20, 22, 27, 29 5:30 - 7 p.m. #8350.221 Resident, $85 Non-resident
9 - 12
I - Beginner July 11, 13, 18, 20 5:30 - 7 p.m. #8350.231 Tuesdays, June 14 - July 12 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Coppersage Park #8031.211
August 8, 10, 15, 17 5:30 - 7 p.m. #8350.241 Tuesdays, July 26 - Aug. 23 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Coppersage Park #8031.221
June 6, 8, 13, 15 7 - 8:30 p.m. #8335.211 Thursdays, June 16 - July 14 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Coppersage Park #8031.231
Challengers June 20, 22, 27, 29 7 - 8:30 p.m. #8335.221 Thursdays, July 28 - Aug. 25 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Coppersage Park #8031.241
9 - 12
II - Intermediate July 11, 13, 18, 20 7 - 8:30 p.m. #8335.231 Fridays, June 17 - July 15 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Coppersage Park #8031.251
August 8, 10, 15, 17 7 - 8:30 p.m. #8335.241 Fridays, July 29 - Aug. 26 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Coppersage Park #8031.261

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 Tennis with Connie grzebielucha:
Adult Tennis Drills Beginner Tennis Lessons
Open to all playing levels and abilities. This is not an instruction class. Learn basic stroke mechanics, scoring, rules and game strategies. Ages:
Ages: 18 and older. Fee: $60 Resident, $70 Non-resident 18 and older. Fee: $60 Resident, $70 Non-resident
Mondays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., Bear Branch Park Mondays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Bear Branch Park
May 2 - 23 June 6 - 27 July 11 - Aug. 1 Aug. 8 - 29 May 2 - 23 June 6 - 27 July 11 - Aug. 1 Aug. 8 - 29
#8003.211 #8003.221 #8003.231 #8003.241 #8011.211 #8011.221 #8011.231 #8011.241
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Bear Branch Park Tuesdays, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., Lakeside Park
May 3 - 24 June 7 - 28 July 12 - Aug. 2 Aug. 9 - 30 May 3 - 24 June 7 - 28 July 12 - Aug. 2 Aug. 9 - 30
#8004.211 #8004.221 #8004.231 #8004.241 #8211.211 #8211.221 #8211.231 #8211.241
Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Cattail Park Tuesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., Bear Branch Park
May 4 - 25 June 8 - 29 July 13 - Aug. 3 Aug. 10 - 30 May 3 - 24 June 7 - 28 July 12 - Aug. 2 Aug. 9 - 30
#8005.211 #8005.221 #8005.231 #8005.241 #8010.211 #8010.221 #8010.231 #8010.241
Thursdays, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., Lakeside Park Thursdays, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., Lakeside Park
May 5 - 26 June 9 - 30 July 14 - Aug. 4 Aug. 11 - 30 May 5 - 26 June 9 - 30 July 14 - Aug. 4 Aug. 11 - 30
#8007.211 #8007.221 #8007.231 #8007.241 #8208.211 #8208.221 #8208.231 #8208.241
Saturdays, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., Lakeside Park
May 7 - 27 June 11 - July 2 July 16 - Aug. 6 Aug. 13 - Sept. 3 Intermediate Tennis Lessons
#8009.211 #8009.221 #8009.231 #8009.241 Players must know rules, score-keeping and basic strokes. Ages: 18 and
older. Fee: $60 Resident, $70 Non-resident
Adult Intermediate/Advanced Tennis Drills Tuesdays, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Lakeside Park
Open to intermediate and higher-skilled players only. Ages: 18 and May 3 - 24 June 7 - 28 July 12 - Aug. 2 Aug. 9 - 30
older. Fee: $60 Resident, $70 Non-resident #8212.211 #8212.221 #8212.231 #8212.241
Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., Bear Branch Park Wednesdays, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., Cattail Park
May 4 - 25 June 8 - 29 July 13 - Aug. 3 Aug. 10 - 31 May 4 - 25 June 8 - 29 July 13 - Aug. 3 Aug. 10 - 31
#8014.211 #8014.221 #8014.231 #8014.241 #8012.211 #8012.221 #8012.231 #8012.241
Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Bear Branch Park Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Bear Branch Park
May 5 - 26 June 9 - 30 July 14 - Aug. 4 Aug. 11 - Sept. 1 May 4 - 25 June 8 - 29 July 13 - Aug. 3 Aug. 10 - 30
#8006.211 #8006.221 #8006.231 #8006.241 #8013.211 #8013.221 #8013.231 #8013.241
Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., Bear Branch Park
May 5 - 26 June 9 - 30 July 14 - Aug. 4 Aug. 11 - 30
#8213.211 #8213.221 #8213.231 #8213.241

Aquatic programs
Learn to Row Scuba Diving
Wear socks and snug-fitting shorts to the lake and bring a swim suit to the All equipment is provided during
pool. Private lessons available; call Debbie Arnold at 281-210-3900. Ages: 13 class instruction. You will receive all
and older. Fee: $180 Resident, $190 Non-resident necessary materials and certification
cards upon successful completion of
Thursday, April 7 7 - 9 p.m. Bear Branch Pool
#1600.111 course certifying you as an open water
April 9 - 10 7 - 11 a.m. Northshore Park diver. Instructor: Debbie Alamilla.
Thursday, May 12 7 - 9 p.m. Bear Branch Pool Ages: 10 and older. Fee: Ages 10 - 11:
#1600.211 $395, Ages 12 and older: $295 Resident,
May 14 - 15 7 - 11 a.m. Northshore Park
$305 Non-resident
Thursday, June 9 7 - 9 p.m. Bear Branch Pool
#1600.221 April 8 - 10, Friday: Friday Classroom:
June 11 - 12 7 - 11 a.m. Northshore Park #1854.211
15 - 17 6:30 - 10 p.m. 8203 Millennium Forest Dr.
Thursday, July 7 7 - 9 p.m. Bear Branch Pool May 6 - 8, Saturday: First Weekend:
#1600.231 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Shadowbend Pool #1854.221
13 - 15
July 9 - 10 7 - 11 a.m. Northshore Park
June 3 - 5, Sunday: Second Weekend:
Thursday, August 11 7 - 9 p.m. Bear Branch Pool 1 - 5 p.m. Blue Lagoon in Huntsville #1854.231
#1600.241 10 - 12
August 13 - 14 7 - 11 a.m. Northshore Park
Thursday, September 8 7 - 9 p.m. Bear Branch Pool July 8 - 10,
#1600.251 #1854.241
15 - 17
September 10 - 11 7 - 11 a.m. Northshore Park

Aquatics programs • summer 2011 13

 Aqua Motion
Aqua Total Body Water Weight Program A fun, low impact aerobics class that is great for anyone who wants to
work out, have fun and stay cool! Classes are taught by Aqua Aerobics
A great way to stay in shape all year round. Low-impact water
workout geared for adults of all ages. Note: the pool is seven feet trained instructors. First class is free! Ages: 18 and older. Fee: $70/
deep at the shallow end. Swim belts will be provided. Ages: 18 and session, $125 all sessions, $10 walk-in
older. June 6 - July 13 (M/W) #1705.211
Fee: $65/session, $100 for all sessions, $10 drop-in
July 18 - Aug. 17 (M/W) 6 - 7 p.m. Shadowbend Pool #1705.221
June 1 - July 8 (M/W/F) #1704.221
All sessions, June - August #1705.201
Ridgewood
July 11 - Aug. 19 (M/W/F) 9 - 10 a.m. #1704.231
Pool
All sessions, June - August #1704.241
Junior Swim Team
Get your child ready to move
Aqua Deep Water Aerobic Program up to a swim team with all the
needed skills. Note: This is not
A great way to get your heart rate up and get in shape all year a learn-to-swim program. All
round. Arms and legs moving through the water in an upright swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool. Ages: 4 and older.
position making your way from one end to the other. Ages: 18 and Fee: $145 Resident, $155 Non-resident
older. Fee: $65/session, $100 for all sessions, $10 drop-in
June 6 - July 28
June 7 - July 12 (T/Th) #1710.211 8:30 - 9 a.m. Ridgewood Pool #1531.101
(M/W/Th/F)
Forestgate
July 14 - Aug. 18 (T/Th) 6 - 7:30 p.m. #1710.221
Pool
All sessions, June - August #1710.231

Water Resistance Walking

Walk against the current in the lazy river at Rob Fleming Aquatic
Center. The class will start out slow and build up over time. This
class is not for those with knee or lower back problems. Ages: 18
and older. Fee: $35 May session, $85 June - Aug. sessions, $175
all sessions 13 Pools in 30 Days - Cool Pool Pics!
Saturdays, May 7 - 28 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. #1771.201 Go to the pool and follow the clues during the first 30 days of the 2011
swim season!
June 2 - July 9
#1771.221 What: Take a picture at each
(T/Th/Sat) Rob Fleming
9 - 10 a.m. pool and submit all 13 photos
July 12 - Aug. 20 Aquatic Center
(T/Th/Sat)
#1771.241 at one time (not piecemeal)
to 13poolsin30days@
All sessions, May - Aug. See above #1771.261 thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.
Once photos are received, your
family will receive a certificate
Want all three classes? Fee: $300. #1772.201
to present at the Riva Row
Boathouse to receive a prize!

Junior
Guidelines: Photo clues and
submission guidelines can be found at

Lifeguarding
the Township Web site or at The Woodlands Township
Recreation Center.
Learn what it takes to When: Photos are due by noon on Friday, July 1, 2011. Preseason pools
be a lifeguard and swim are open weekends and Memorial Day from May 14 - June 21, 2011.
instructor. Participants Regular pool season begins Monday, June 3, 2011.
will be able to volunteer
at Woodlands pools as Ages: All. Fee: Free!

Private Swim Lessons

a lifeguard and assist
with swim lessons.
Ages: 10 - 15. Fee: $60 Fee: Children: One 30-minute session - $30 (#1001.201), Three-day
Resident, $70 Non-resident session: $70 (#1001.211), Eight-day session: $150 (# 1002.221);
June 13 - July 1 (M/W/F) 4 - 6 p.m. Ridgewood Pool #1800.201 Adults: One 30-minute session - $45 (#1010.201), Three-day session:
$75 (#1011.211), Eight-day session: $160 (# 1012.221)
July 11 - 28 (M/T/Th) 4 - 6 p.m. Bear Branch Pool #1801.201
May 23 - June 2 (M - F) 1 - 5 p.m. Bear Branch Pool

Aqua Zumba June 4 - August 21 (M - F) 1 - 5 p.m. Any Woodlands pool

Group Learn to Swim Lessons

The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow
moves to create a fitness program that will blow you away while staying
cool in the water! Ages: 14 and older. Fee: $55/person, $10 drop-in Group lessons consist of eight classes per session. Schedules are shown on
June 8 - July 13 (M/W) 6 - 7 p.m. Creekwood Pool #1792.201 pages 15 - 17. Fee: $65 Resident, $75 Non-resident

14 Summer 2011 • aquatics programs

Learn to Swim, Session 1 - June 6 - 17, 2011
Swim with Me Preschool Level 1 Level II Level III Advanced
Alden Bridge

10 - 10:30 a.m. 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. 8:30 - 9 a.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 8:30 - 9 a.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m. 8:30 - 9 a.m.
#1040.101 #1035.101 #1045.101 #1045.141 #1050.101 #1050.141 #1038.101 #1038.151 #1048.101

6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m.
#1040.111 #1035.111 #1045.111 #1045.151 #1050.111 #1050.151 #1038.121 #1048.111

10 - 10:30 a.m. 10 - 10:30 a.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m.

#1045.121 #1050.121 #1050.161 #1038.131

6 - 6:30 p.m. 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m.

#1045.131 #1050.131 #1038.141

9 - 9:30 a.m. 9 - 9:30 a.m. 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. 9 - 9:30 a.m. 11:15 - 11:45 a.m.
#1027.101 #1024.101 #1024.131 #1026.101 #1026.131
Lakeside

10:30 - 11 a.m. 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. 9:45 - 10:15 a.m.

#1027.111 #1024.111 #1026.111

11:15 - 11:45 a.m. 10:30 - 11 a.m. 10:30 - 11 a.m.

#1027.121 #1024.121 #1026.121
Fleming

9:30 - 10 a.m. 8:45 - 9:15 a.m. 8:45 - 9:15 a.m. 8:45 - 9:15 a.m. 9:30 - 10 a.m.
#1064.101 #1061.101 #1062.101 #1063.101 #1060.101
Rob

9:30 - 10 a.m.
#1062.111

10 - 10:30 a.m. 8:30 - 9 a.m. 8:30 - 9 a.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m. 8:30 - 9 a.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m. 8:30 - 9 a.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m. 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
#1071.101 #1065.101 #1078.101 #1078.141 #1085.101 #1085.141 #1089.101 #1089.131 #1091.101
Falconwing

6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m.
#1071.111 #1065.111 #1078.111 #1078.151 #1085.111 #1085.151 #1089.111 #1089.141 #1091.111

6 - 6:30 p.m. 10 - 10:30 a.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m. 10 - 10:30 a.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m. 10 - 10:30 a.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m.
#1065.121 #1078.121 #1078.161 #1085.121 #1085.161 #1089.121 #1089.151

10:45 - 11:15 a.m. 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.

#1078.131 #1085.131

Learn to Swim, Session II - June 20 - July 1, 2011

Swim with Me Preschool Level 1 Level II Level III Advanced
Alden Bridge

10 - 10:30 p.m. 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. 8:30 - 9 a.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m. 8:30 - 9 a.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 8:30 - 9 a.m.
#1040.211 #1035.201 #1045.201 #1045.231 #1050.201 #1050.241 #1038.201 #1038.231 #1048.201

6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m.
#1040.201 #1035.211 #1045.211 #1045.241 #1050.211 #1050.251 #1038.211 #1038.241 #1048.211

10 - 10:30 a.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m. 10 - 10:30 a.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m.
#1045.221 #1045.251 #1050.221 #1050.261 #1038.221

10:45 - 11:15 a.m.

#1050.231

9 - 9:30 a.m. 9 - 9:30 a.m. 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. 9 - 9:30 a.m. 11:15 - 11:45 a.m.
#1027.201 #1024.201 #1024.231 #1026.201 #1026.231
Lakeside

10:30 - 11 a.m. 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. 9:45 - 10:15 a.m.

#1027.211 #1024.211 #1026.211

11:15 - 11:45 a.m. 10:30 - 11 a.m. 10:30 - 11 a.m.

#1027.221 #1024.221 #1026.221
Fleming

9:30 - 10 a.m. 8:45 - 9:15 a.m. 8:45 - 9:15 a.m. 8:45 - 9:15 a.m. 9:30 - 10 a.m.
#1064.201 #1061.201 #1062.201 #1063.201 #1060.201
Rob

9:30 - 10 a.m.
#1061.211

10 - 10:30 a.m. 8:30 - 9 a.m. 8:30 - 9 a.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m. 8:30 - 9 a.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m. 8:30 - 9 a.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m. 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
#1071.201 #1065.201 #1078.201 #1078.241 #1085.201 #1085.241 #1089.201 #1089.231 #1091.201
Falconwing

6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m.
#1071.211 #1065.211 #1078.211 #1078.251 #1085.211 #1085.251 #1089.211 #1089.241 #1091.211

6 - 6:30 p.m. 10 - 10:30 a.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m. 10 - 10:30 a.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m. 10 - 10:30 a.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m.
#1065.221 #1078.221 #1078.261 #1085.221 #1085.261 #1089.221 #1089.251

10:45 - 11:15 a.m. 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.

#1078.231 #1085.231

Aquatics programs • summer 2011 15

Learn to Swim, Session III - July 5 - 15, 2011
Swim with Me Preschool Level 1 Level II Level III Advanced
Alden Bridge

10:45 - 11:15 a.m. 10 - 10:30 a.m. 8:30 - 9 a.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m. 8:30 - 9 a.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 8:30 - 9 a.m.
#1040.301 #1035.301 #1045.301 #1045.331 #1050.301 #1050.341 #1038.301 #1048.301

6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m.
#1040.311 #1035.311 #1045.311 #1045.341 #1050.311 #1050.351 #1038.311 #1048.311

6 - 6:30 p.m. 10 - 10:30 a.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m. 10 - 10:30 a.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m.
#1035.321 #1045.321 #1045.351 #1050.321 #1050.361 #1038.321 #1048.321

10:45 - 11:15 a.m.

#1050.331

9 - 9:30 a.m. 9 - 9:30 a.m. 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. 9 - 9:30 a.m. 11:15 - 11:45 a.m.
#1027.301 #1024.301 #1024.331 #1026.301 #1026.331
Lakeside

10:30 - 11 a.m. 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. 9:45 - 10:15 a.m.

#1027.311 #1024.311 #1026.311

11:15 - 11:45 a.m. 10:30 - 11 a.m. 10:30 - 11 a.m.

#1027.321 #1024.321 #1026.321
Fleming

9:30 - 10 a.m. 8:45 - 9:15 a.m. 8:45 - 9:15 a.m. 8:45 - 9:15 a.m. 9:30 - 10 a.m.
#1064.301 #1061.301 #1062.301 #1063.301 #1060.301
Rob

9:30 - 10 a.m.
#1062.311

10 - 10:30 a.m. 8:30 - 9 a.m. 8:30 - 9 a.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m. 8:30 - 9 a.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m. 8:30 - 9 a.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m. 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
#1071.301 #1065.301 #1078.301 #1078.341 #1085.301 #1085.341 #1089.301 #1089.331 #1091.301
Falconwing

6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m.
#1071.311 #1065.311 #1078.311 #1078.351 #1085.311 #1085.351 #1089.311 #1089.341 #1091.311

6 - 6:30 p.m. 10 - 10:30 a.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m. 10 - 10:30 a.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m. 10 - 10:30 a.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m.
#1065.321 #1078.321 #1078.361 #1085.321 #1085.361 #1089.321 #1089.351

10:45 - 11:15 a.m. 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.

#1078.331 #1085.331

Learn to Swim, Session IV - July 18 - 29, 2011

Swim with Me Preschool Level 1 Level II Level III Advanced
Alden Bridge

10:45 - 11:15 a.m. 10 - 10:30 a.m. 8:30 - 9 a.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m. 8:30 - 9 a.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 8:30 - 9 a.m.
#1040.401 #1035.401 #1045.401 #1045.431 #1050.401 #1050.441 #1038.401 #1048.401

6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m.
#1040.411 #1035.411 #1045.411 #1045.441 #1050.411 #1050.451 #1038.411 #1048.411

6 - 6:30 p.m. 10 - 10:30 a.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m. 10 - 10:30 a.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m.
#1035.421 #1045.421 #1045.451 #1050.421 #1050.461 #1038.421 #1048.421

10:45 - 11:15 a.m.

#1050.431

9 - 9:30 a.m. 9 - 9:30 a.m. 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. 9 - 9:30 a.m. 11:15 - 11:45 a.m.
#1027.401 #1024.401 #1024.431 #1026.401 #1026.431
Lakeside

10:30 - 11 a.m. 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. 9:45 - 10:15 a.m.

#1027.411 #1024.411 #1026.411

11:15 - 11:45 a.m. 10:30 - 11 a.m. 10:30 - 11 a.m.

#1027.421 #1024.421 #1026.421
Fleming

9:30 - 10 a.m. 8:45 - 9:15 a.m. 8:45 - 9:15 a.m. 8:45 - 9:15 a.m. 9:30 - 10 a.m.
#1064.401 #1061.401 #1062.401 #1063.401 #1060.401
Rob

9:30 - 10 a.m.
#1062.411

10 - 10:30 a.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 10 - 10:30 a.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m.
#1071.401 #1065.401 #1078.401 #1085.401 #1089.401 #1091.401
Falconwing

6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m. 10 - 10:30 a.m. 10 - 10:30 a.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m.
#1071.411 #1065.411 #1078.411 #1085.411 #1089.411

6 - 6:30 p.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m.

#1078.421 #1085.421 #1089.421

6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m.

#1078.431 #1085.431

16 Summer 2011 • aquatics programs

 Learn to Swim, Session V - August 1 - 12, 2011
Swim with Me Preschool Level 1 Level II Level III Advanced
Alden Bridge

9:45 - 10:15 a.m. 9 - 9:30 a.m. 9 - 9:30 a.m. 9 - 9:30 a.m.

#1035.501 #1045.501 #1050.501 #1038.501

9:45 - 10:15 a.m. 9:45 - 10:15 a.m.

#1045.511 #1050.511
Falconwing

10 - 10:30 a.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m. 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m.
#1071.501 #1065.501 #1078.501 #1078.531 #1085.501 #1085.531 #1089.501 #1089.531 #1091.501

6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 6 - 6:30 p.m. 10 - 10:30 a.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 10 - 10:30 a.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 10 - 10:30 a.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m.
#1071.511 #1065.511 #1078.511 #1078.541 #1085.511 #1085.541 #1089.511 #1089.541

10:45 - 11:15 a.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m. 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m. 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. 7:30 - 8 p.m.
#1078.521 #1078.551 #1085.521 #1085.551 #1089.521 #1089.551

Adult programs
“Vamos a Hablar” - Let’s Talk Country Western Dancing
Classes focus on conversational Spanish in an audio-visual format. No Learn to glide across the floor to the popular Texas two-step in six weeks!
materials required. Instructor: Margarita Chavez, author of the book, I No more sitting through your favorite song. Instructor: Brenda Seneca.
Say Hola, You Say Hello. Ages: 18 and up. Fee: $45 Resident, $50 Non- Ages: 16 and older. Fee: $45 Resident, $50 Non-resident
resident Tuesdays,
Beginner #3002.201
Sombreros - Beginners Mon. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. starting May 24 6:30 - 8203 Millennium
Rec Center 7:30 p.m. Forest Dr., Bldg II
Tues. 6 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays,
Intermediate #3002.211
starting July 12
Mon. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Ballroom Dancing
Chile - Intermediate Rec Center
Wed. 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Cactus - Adv. Beginner Tues./Thurs. 7:30 - 9 p.m. Rec Center Participants will learn dances in both smooth and Latin styles, such
as the Foxtrot, Waltz and Cha-Cha. Six-week class. Instructor: Brenda
Spanish Club Seneca. Ages: 16 and older. Fee: $45 Resident, $50 Non-resident
This club is for those who are fluent in the Spanish language. Current Tuesdays,
Beginner #3009.201
events will be discussed, Spanish soap operas critiqued and more! Instructor: starting May 24 7:30 - 8203 Millennium
Margarita Chavez Ages: 18 and older. Fee: $25 Resident, $30 Non-resident Intermediate
Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m. Forest Dr., Bldg II
#3009.211
starting July 12
Mondays & Wednesdays 7:30 - 9 p.m. Rec Center

Intensive Summer Spanish Swing/Jitterbug

Join the fun and learn the basic steps and patterns of East Coast Swing;
This is an intensive course that will help you go from beginner to
learn leading and following skills as well. Six-week course. Instructor:
advanced in one summer. Ages: 14 and older. Fee: $125
Brenda Seneca. Ages: 16 and up. Fee: $45 Resident, $50 Non-resident
Saturdays, June - August 3 - 5:30 p.m. Rec Center #4019.211
Tuesdays,
Beginner #3005.201
Writing Your Novel: From
starting May 24 8:30 - 8203 Millennium
9:30 p.m. Forest Dr., Bldg II
Idea to Marketplace
Tuesdays,
Intermediate #3005.211
starting July 12

Zumba
This course will cover choosing format,
voice and tense; character development;
story development; theme; and getting Come Zumba with us! It’s a calorie-burning blast that’s full of fun and
published. Ongoing online editing and critiquing available. Class taught energy! Ages: 18 and older. Fee: $40/person
by published author Curt Batson.
Wednesdays, June 8 - July 13 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Rec Center #3003.211
Ages: 18 and older. Fee: $150 Resident, $160 Non-resident

Hoop Dance
Mondays, May 30 - June 27 6:30 - 8 p.m. Rec Center #4051.211

Writing Your Screenplay: From Start to Finish Hoop Dance will tone your body and build core muscles by involving
multiple muscle groups. Great for all fitness levels! Hoops are provided.
Learn about format, character and story development and marketing to
Ages: 16 and older. Fee: $48/session, $15 drop-ins as space allows
agents and producers. Learn to write concisely, including what to keep
and what to cut. Class taught by published author Curt Batson. Ages: 18 Wednesdays, June 8 - 29 7 - 8 p.m. Rec Center #5212.211
and older. Fee: $150 Resident, $160 Non-resident Wednesdays,
7 - 8 p.m. Rec Center #5212.221
Tuesdays, May 31 - June 28 6:30 - 8 p.m. Rec Center #4051.221 July 20 - August 10

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 Adult fitness programs
1,2,3, GO...Train to Run
Jump start your New Year’s fitness routine and break up Phase I: Build a running base to increase strength and endurance
the hum drum with us! We have a great fitness room with through group runs that slowly and safely increase in intensity and
distance. Weekly group runs are an opportunity to network, stay
cardio and machine weights. There are also a variety of motivated, learn about yourself and about the sport. Phase culminates
DVDs, from yoga to P90X. with a 5 mile run. Orientation: Saturday, April 23, 2011, 9 a.m. at the
Rec Center. Ages: 18 and older. FEE: $109, includes running schedules,
handouts, a stretching workshop, participation in a local 5K race,
Tough-n-Tone Fitness Register anytime!
technical running shirt and a discount at a local running store
Tuesdays, April 26 - July 19 9:30 a.m. #5271.201
Burn calories with fat-blasting, interval circuit training led by two certified
personal trainers that provides a great cardio workout while sculpting and Thursdays, April 28 - July 21 7 p.m. #5271.211
toning muscles. To register, e-mail Tough-n-Tone@gmail.com. Childcare
available upon request. Ages: 18 and older. Fee : $120/12-day pass, Phase II: Following Phase I, begin training for a 10-mile race or
additional packages and pricing available at www.toughntonefitness.com. preparing for a half-marathon or relay. Workouts will increase to include
M/W/F, June - Aug. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Cranebrook Park tracks and hills. If you did not participate in Phase I, you must be able
to run 5 miles at the beginning of this session. Phase culminates with
Before Work Fitness participation in the 10 for Texas. Orientation: Saturday, April 23, 2011,
at 10 a.m. at the Rec Center. Ages: 18 and older. FEE: $145, includes
Increase your health and fitness through functional and effective workouts
led by a certified personal trainer. Group or one-on-one sessions with training schedules, handouts, participation in a local 5K race or 10 for
flexible scheduling available. For more information, or to register, e-mail Texas and a discount at a local running store
Jesse at jkraabe@gmail.com. Ages: 18 and older. FEE: $150/12-day pass Saturdays, July 23 - October 9 6:30 a.m. #5271.221
M/W/F 6 a.m., 7 a.m. or 8 a.m. The Woodlands park of your choice!
Phase III: Following Phase II, must be able to run a minimum of 10
RAD – Rape Aggression & Defense miles. Runners will build upon training by adding speed workouts to
increase distance and ability to allow the successful completion of a half
This program will teach you how to be safe, stay safe and to protect
yourself. Must pre-register. Taught by Montgomery County Sheriff’s marathon. Once selecting and registering for the half marathon of choice,
Department Officers. Ages: 13 and older. Fee: Free! runners will be provided a training schedule that will help prepare them
to successfully cross the finish line. Ages: 18 and older. FEE: ??
May 2, 4, 9, 11 6 - 9 p.m. Rec Center #4301.211
Saturdays, October 15, 2011 - January 8, 2012 6:30 a.m. #5271.301
June 22, 23, 29, 30 6 - 9 p.m. Rec Center #4301.221
July 9, 16 10 - 4 p.m. Rec Center #4301.231
August 3, 4, 10, 11 7 - 10 p.m. Rec Center #4301.241

Tai Chi for Health

This fun and easy-to-learn form was designed by Paul Lam, M.D. to help
improve control of diabetes. Sifu David Neighbors is a certified instructor
with more than 20 years experience in martial arts. Ages: 12 and older.
Fee: $60/mo Resident, $70/mo Non-resident
Saturdays 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Rec Center

Tai Chi Martial Arts (TCMA)

Learn the 200-year-old exercise that works every muscle group in the
human body and helps reduce stress levels. Movements are designed to
relax the mind and stretch the body. Sifu David Neighbors is a certified
instructor with more than 20 years experience teaching Tai Chi. Ages: 16
and older. Fee: Special summer pricing! 1x/wk: $50/mo Resident, $60/
mo Non-resident; 2x/wk: $90/mo Resident, $100/mo Non-resident
Mondays 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. Rec Center
Saturdays 9 - 10 a.m. Rec Center

Executive Martial Arts/Chinese Martial Arts Join our Fitness Room and get in shape!
Practical self-defense taught in a semi-private class with topics covering
blocks, strikes, kicks and joint locks. Ages: 16 and older. Fee: $50
Fee: Daily: $5, Six-month membership: $60, Annual membership:
Resident, $60 Non-resident
$120, Senior adult membership: (55 and older) $80.
Receive a free six-month fitness room membership if you enroll in
Saturdays 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Rec Center
Cross Training Fitness, Get Fit with Erica or Tough-n-Tone Fitness.

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 Get fit with Erica • Get fit with Erica • Get fit with Erica
EZ8 Running
Let RRCA and EZ8 Certified Running Coach Erica Falcon create a Strength Training Boot Camp for Runners
running program to meet your goals, whether you want to enhance Designed with the distance runner in mind to increase core strength,
your fitness, speed or both! Free childcare included. Find course endurance, muscular definition and strength of stabilizing muscles.
descriptions at www.falconfitclubs.com. Ages: 16 and older. Fee: $299/ Free childcare included. Ages 16 and older. FEE: $59/first month, $45/
person, includes participation in a local 5K or 10 For Texas, water mo for returning runners
bottle, running T-shirt, running journal and pre- and post-class body Thursdays, beginning July 12 9 - 10 a.m. Rec Center
composition assessments; join with a friend and receive a $25 discount!
All levels held July 11 - September 17 Woodlands Marathon, Here I Come!
Level 1 M/W/F 8 - 9:30 a.m. Rec Center Train with RRCA-Certified Running Coach Erica Falcon and her team
of dedicated assistant coaches to create a training protocol to fit your
Level 2 M/W/F 8 - 9:30 a.m. Rec Center needs in a fun and accountable group environment! Receive a training
Level 3 M/W/F 8 - 9:30 a.m. Rec Center log, workout schedule, access to the top online training and tracking
system available, a team shirt and water bottle and unlimited support!
Hill Training Made Fun! Free childcare included. Program culminates at Woodlands Marathon
on March 3, 2012. Ages: 18 and older. Fee: $299, refer a friend who
Hill training increases running speed, power and agility, improves
muscle tone and strength and wards off injury. Promotes weight loss, registers and receive a $25 gift card
tones your glutes and strengthens your heart. Free childcare included. First meeting: Saturday, July 16
Varies Rec Center
Ages: 18 and older. Fee: $59 first month, $45/mo for returning runners; First workout: Saturday, July 23
includes T-shirt and water bottle
Tuesdays, beginning July 12 9 - 10 a.m. Terramont Park Boot Camp for Parents
Lose weight, decrease body fat and fit into your skinny clothes again!
Wednesday Night Track Free childcare included. Get group support, accountability and the
fun you need with workouts tailored to your fitness level and schedule.
Get the most out of your limited speedwork hours and become a faster
Ages: 18 and older. FEE: $25 one-time registration fee, 2x/week: $149/
runner whether you’re a 5K runner, a marathoner or a triathlete! Class
mo, 3x/wk: $159/mo; includes body composition testing, nutrition
includes T-shirt, water bottle, class blog and individualized stats. Ages:
plan, journal, water bottle and T-shirt
15 and older. Fee: $59 first month, $45/mo for returning runners
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 7 - 8 p.m. Rec Center
First meeting: First mtg: Rec Center
6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Wednesday, July 13 Reg. mtgs: Knox JH track

Leagues * Includes ALL fees!

League Location Dates Times Fee

Adult Drop-In Soccer ages 18 and older Bear Branch Sportsfields Wednesdays, July - Sept. 8 - 10 p.m. $20 Resident, $25 Non-resident

Softball (Coed, Men, Church) Alden Bridge Sports Park Mon., Wed., Thurs. Evenings $450/Team*

Men’s Flag Football Lakeside Park Sportfields Wednesdays Evenings $500/Team*

Alden Bridge and Lakeside
Seven-a-Side Soccer Sundays Evenings $480/Team*
Sportsfields
Men’s Basketball Recreation Center Mondays 6 - 10 p.m. $450/Team*
Thursdays,
Inline Hockey Drop-in Bear Branch Outdoor Rink 7 - 10 p.m. $20 Resident, $25 Non-resident
Apr. - June and July - Sept.
Men’s Single Ladder Tennis Any location June - September (#8510.209) Any time $35 Resident, $40 Non-resident

Men’s Doubles Tennis Alden Bridge Courts Tuesdays (eight weeks) 7:30 - 10 p.m. $25 Resident, $30 Non-resident

Women’s Single Ladder Tennis Any location June - September (#8540.209) Any time $35 Resident, $40 Non-resident

Women’s Doubles Tennis Bear Branch Courts Wednesdays (eight weeks) 9 - 11 a.m. $25 Resident, $30 Non-resident

Need a place to practice? We have gym space available for team practices! Call 281-210-3950 to reserve a spot.

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Saturday, October 8, 2011 • 10-mile race • 7:30 a.m. start

There will be fun for the whole family at the Texas-sized Memorial Hermann
10 For Texas race and post-race party! The post-race party begins at 8:30 a.m.
Registration can be done online, in person or on race day. Register before
Thursday, September 29, 2011, and pay $45. From September 30, - October
7, 2011, registration is $50. Race day registration is $55.
The Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas is produced by

Register your child, ages 5 to 12, for the Fourth Annual One 4 Texas Kid’s Fun Run
before October 7, 2011 and pay $15. Race-day registration is $20. Race starts at 7 a.m.

Visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/races for more information, including how to sign up to be a race volunteer.

the fourth annual

creekside campout
October 1 - 2, 2011* • 2 p.m. - 9 a.m. • Rob Fleming Park, Village of Creekside Park

*Rain date: November 5, 2011

For more information on The Woodlands Township Recreation Center, visit:

www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
The Woodlands Township: 281-210-3800
The Woodlands Township Recreation Center: 281-210-3950