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Home My WebLink About2016 Summer Parks GuideCity of College Station Parks & Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YOUTH & ADULT PROGRAMS SENIOR ADULTPROGRAMS SPECIAL EVENTS& SUMMER CAMPS Summer Guide 2016 MAY-AUGUST 2 STAY CONNECTED 1000 Krenek Tap Rd. College Station, TX 77845 cstx.gov/parks • 979.764.3486 parks@cstx.gov College Station Parks & Recreation A Nationally Accredited Agency Since 2007 NEED A SUMMER JOB? We’re hiring recreation assistants for our youth summer programs, lifeguards for our pools, water safety instructors to teach swim lessons, and Tsunami Swim Team coaches. Enjoy flexible hours, a fun working environment and an equal opportunity employer. csjobs.cstx.gov 2016 MAY-AUGUST SUMMER City of College StationParks & Recreation Guide /CityOfCollegeStation @CityOfCS blog.cstx.gov 3 IN EVERY GUIDE 04 CONTACTS & STAFF DIRECTORY 06 REGISTRATION DETAILS 08 UPCOMING EVENTS 20 COMMUNITY EDUCATION 23 ATHLETICS 34 LINCOLN RECREATION CENTER 38 LARRY J. RINGER LIBRARY 46 SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER 53 FACILITY RENTALS 57 PARK RULES 58 MAP OF PARKS & FACILITIES 07 ATHLETIC TOURISM BOOM Learn how the sports tourism industry has become a significant economic driver. 10 SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE We have a variety of youth camps available throughout the summer. 19 STARLIGHT MUSIC SERIES Enjoy FREE concerts under the stars at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. 32 LEARN TO SWIM All ages can master the skills needed to swim safely and confidently. 37 GET HOOKED ON FISHING Have a “reel” good time at a College Station neighborhood fishing pond. 44 SAVE THE MONARCHS Are you ready to do your part to help save the monarchs? CONTENTS This publication can be made available in alternative formats such as Braille or large print upon request by contacting adaassistance@cstx.gov or 979.764.3509. Please allow at least two business days for your request to be processed. 4 David Schmitz, Director of Parks & Recreation ...................979.764.3415 • dschmitz@cstx.gov Amy Atkins, Assistant Director ........................................979.764.3413 • aatkins@cstx.gov J.D. Wood, Tourism Manager ..........................................979.764.3410 • jdwood@cstx.gov Kelly Kelbly, Recreation Manager .....................................979.764.3441 • kkelbly@cstx.gov Stephan Richardson, Parks Operations Manager ..............979.764.3485 • srichardson@cstx.gov Rusty Warncke, Project & Asset Manager .........................979.764.3731 • rwarncke@cstx.gov Andrea Lauer, Administrative Support Supervisor ...................979.764.5049 • alauer@cstx.gov Jessica Jones, Ringer Library Manager ...........................979.764.3625 • jonesj@bryantx.gov Kelli Nesbitt, Marketing Coordinator................................979.764.3443 • knesbitt@cstx.gov Gerry Logan, Special Events Supervisor ..............................979.764.3408 • glogan@cstx.gov Gene Ballew, Athletics Supervisor ...................................979.764.3424 • gballew@cstx.gov Dana Albrecht, Southwood Community Center Supervisor ....979.764.3472 • dalbrecht@cstx.gov Virginia McCall, Youth Services Coordinator ........................979.764.3649 • vmccall@cstx.gov Vera Vowell, Aquatics Supervisor .....................................979.764.3540 • vvowell@cstx.gov Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator ......................979.764.6371 • mrodgers@cstx.gov Lance Jackson, Lincoln Recreation Center Supervisor ...........979.764.3733 • ljackson@cstx.gov Lance Hausenfluck, East District Supervisor ..................979.764.3668 • lhausenfluck@cstx.gov Frank Thompson, West District Supervisor ......................979.764.3728 • fthompson@cstx.gov Robert Rubach, South District Supervisor ..........................979.764.3444 • rrubach@cstx.gov Ron Schaefer, Cemetery Sexton ...................................979.764.3738 • rschaefer@cstx.gov Citizen Boards & Committees ........................979.764.3541 • cstx.gov/boardsandcommittees Code Enforcement ..........................................979.764.6363 • cstx.gov/codeenforcement Community Services .................................................979.764.3778 • cstx.gov/commserv Economic Development ...............................................979.764.3527 • cstx.gov/econdev Fire Department .............................................................979.764.3705 • cstx.gov/fire General Information ...............................................................979.764.3500 • cstx.gov Human Resources ..............................................................979.764.3517 • cstx.gov/hr Library .........................................................................979.764.3416 • bcslibrary.org Municipal Court ............................................................979.764.3683 • cstx.gov/court Neighborhood Services ................................................979.764.6262 • cstx.gov/neighbor Parks & Recreation.........................................................979.764.3486 • cstx.gov/parks Planning & Development ...........................................979.764.3570 • cstx.gov/devservices Police Department ........................................................979.764.3600 • cstx.gov/police Public Communications ..............................979.764.3445 • cstx.gov/publiccommunications Recycling ..................................................................979.764.6229 • cstx.gov/recycle Sanitation .............................................................979.764.3690 • cstx.gov/sanitation Utility Customer Service .....................................................979.764.3535 • cstx.gov/ucs Utility 24-hour Hotline .................................................855.528.4278 • cstx.gov/utilities Visit cstx.gov/parks for a complete employee directory and staff profiles CITY CONTACTS STAFF DIRECTORY |COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |CITY CONTACTS & STAFF DIRECTORY 5COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |DIRECTOR'S LETTER | 6 SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS We welcome people of all ability levels to enjoy and participate in our wide variety of quality programs and services. The Parks & Recreation Department complies with Title II Standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Questions regarding special accommodations should be directed to parks staff at 979.764.3486. BOOKS & SUPPLIES Books and supplies are not included as part of the class fee unless stated in the class description. WAITING LIST If registering for a class that has already been filled, your name can be placed on a waiting list. This does not guarantee your spot, but individuals will be contacted if one becomes available. CANCELED CLASSES/SESSIONS If a class/session is canceled, every effort will be made to notify parents and students by telephone prior to the first class meeting. Refunds will be processed within two weeks of cancellation by check. No cash refunds will be issued. WITHDRAWALS & REFUNDS Classes and programs are subject to a $20 transfer/cancellation fee. Refunds are processed within two weeks of request by check. No cash refunds will be issued. For the complete refund policy, call 979.764.3486. PHOTOGRAPHY Smile, you may be captured on camera! City staff routinely takes photos and video of our programs and facilities for promotional purposes. Please be aware that by utilizing our facilities and/or programs, you are granting the City of College Station the right to use and publish your image, or your minor child’s image, and that no monetary compensation will be given. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED We value you as a customer. If you are not happy with the quality of a program or service, please tell staff at the facility immediately so that we have the opportunity to correct the situation. REGISTRATION DETAILS or visit Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Office, Southwood Community Center or Lincoln Recreation Center, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cash, credit card or check accepted. Checks should be made payable to “City of College Station.” A charge will be assessed on all returned checks. Contact the Larry J. Ringer Library to register for library programs or events. Register 24/7 at rectrac.cstx.gov |COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |REGISTRATION DETAILS 7COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |ATHLETIC TOURISM | 8 STARLIGHT MUSIC SERIESMay 7 | 6-10 p.m. Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater More info on page 19. KID FISHMay 14 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park More info on page 29. 15th ANNUAL SENIORS EXPOMay 18 | 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Brazos County Expo More info on page 43. EXPLORING HISTORY LUNCHEONMay 18 | 11:30 a.m. Aldersgate United Methodist Church More info on page 21. POOLS OPEN May 28 | 12 p.m. More info on page 29. MOVIES IN THE PARKMay 27 | 7:30 p.m. Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater More info on back cover. BACK TO POOLS DAYMay 28 | 2-4 p.m. Adamson Lagoon More info on page 29. STARLIGHT MUSIC SERIESMay 28 | 6-10 p.m. Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater More info on page 19. UPCOMING EVENTS AQUATIC HONOR ROLLJune 1 City of CS Pools More info on page 29. FAMILY SWIM NIGHTJune 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 7:30-9:30 p.m. Adamson Lagoon More info on page 29. BIG RIGS/SPORTSJune 4 | 9-11 a.m. Larry J. Ringer Library More info on page 40. EPIC ENTERTAINMENT/FUN ACTIONJune 7 | 10-11 a.m. Larry J. Ringer Library More info on page 40. CSISD SCHOOL T-SHIRT DAYJune 8 City of CS Pools More info on page 29. STARLIGHT MUSIC SERIESHONORING JUNETEENTHJune 11 | 6-10 p.m. Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater More info on page 19. SAFARI WITH ELIZABETH KAHURAJune 14 | 10-11 a.m. Larry J. Ringer Library More info on page 40. EXPLORING HISTORY LUNCHEONJune 15 | 11:30 a.m. Aldersgate United Methodist Church More info on page 21. FREEDOM WALKJune 16 | 9 a.m. Lincoln Recreation Center More info on page 26. GO FISH DAYMay 14 Local ponds More info on page 37. HAPPY FATHER’S DAYJune 19 | 12-7 p.m. City of CS Pools More info on page 29. ANIMAL DAYJune 21 | 9-11 a.m. Larry J. Ringer Library More info on page 41. SHIPWRECKED LAGOONJune 22 | 2-4 p.m. Adamson Lagoon More info on page 29. MOVIES IN THE PARKJune 24 | 8 p.m. Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater More info on back cover. |COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |UPCOMING EVENTS 9 MAY-AUGUST 2016 STARLIGHT MUSIC SERIESJune 25 | 6-10 p.m. Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater More info on page 19. POSITIVE REPERCUSSIONSJune 28 | 10-11 a.m. Larry J. Ringer Library More info on page 41. TREASURE HUNTJune 29 | 2-4 p.m. Adamson Lagoon More info on page 29. STARLIGHT MUSIC SERIESJuly 2 | 6-10 p.m. Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater More info on page 19. INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONJuly 4 | 12-6 p.m. Adamson Lagoon More info on page 29. TAMU CHEMISTRY ROAD SHOWJuly 5 | 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Larry J. Ringer Library More info on page 41. FAMILY SWIM NIGHT July 7, 14, 21 & 28 7:30-9:30 p.m. Adamson Lagoon More info on page 29. JURASSIC LIBRARYJuly 12 | 10-11:30 a.m. Larry J. Ringer Library More info on page 42. PIRATE DAYJuly 13 | 2-4 p.m. Adamson Lagoon More info on page 29. BE THE NEXT BILL NYEJuly 16 | 10-11 a.m. Larry J. Ringer Library More info on page 42. TAMU PHYSICS SHOWJuly 19 | 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Larry J. Ringer Library More info on page 42. EXPLORING HISTORY LUNCHEONJuly 20 | 11:30 a.m. Aldersgate United Methodist Church More info on page 21. TWO CAN SWIMJuly 20 | 2-4 p.m. Adamson Lagoon More info on page 29. TAMU TREASURE HUNTJuly 26 | 10-11:30 a.m. Larry J. Ringer Library More info on page 43. LOOKING FOR MORE? Visit cstx.gov/calendar to view all City of College Station events. DOUBLE DIP DAYJuly 27 | 2-4 p.m. Adamson Lagoon More info on page 29. REPTILE DAYJuly 30 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & 2-4 p.m. Larry J. Ringer Library More info on page 43. DOMINO’S DOUGH SHOWAug. 2 | 10-11 a.m. Larry J. Ringer Library More info on page 43. FAMILY SWIM NIGHTAug. 4 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. Adamson Lagoon More info on page 29. MOVIES IN THE PARKAug. 12 | 7:30 p.m. Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater More info on back cover. EXPLORING HISTORY LUNCHEONAug. 17 | 11:30 a.m. Aldersgate United Methodist Church More info on page 21. CASINO DAY & LUNCHAug. 24 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Southwood Community Center More info on page 47. COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |UPCOMING EVENTS | 10 FULL DAY CAMPS JUNE 1-30 Session I $50 Ages 6-15 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m. LRC JULY 6-AUG. 5 Session II $50 Ages 6-15 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m. LRC MINI CAMPS MAY 31-JUNE 3 Portrait of a Masterpiece $60 Ages 6-10 8 a.m.-12 p.m. GR JUNE 1, 8, 15 & 22 Builders Using Lego® Duplo $35 Ages 3-5 6-6:45 p.m. SCC JUNE 6-10 Football/Agility Camp $35 Ages 4-5 9-10:15 a.m. CP Jewelry Design $40 Ages 10-15 9-11:30 a.m. LRC Fit 4 Life $35 Ages 8-15 9 a.m.-12 p.m. LRC Launching Your Blog (Mon.-Wed.) $30 Ages 13-18 10 a.m.-12 p.m. GR Football/Agility Camp $35 Ages 6-13 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. CP Web Design $35 Ages 10-15 1-4 p.m. LRC Kitchen Chemistry $75 Ages 6-12 1-5 p.m. SCC Mining & Crafting: Crafting Your World $100 Ages 6-13 1-5 p.m. CCT JUNE 6-10, 13-17 & JUNE 27-JULY 1 Summer Theater Musical Production $100 Ages 7-12 8 a.m.-12 p.m. WPC JUNE 13-17 Different Perspective Art Camp $60 Ages 9-13 8 a.m.-12 p.m. GR Football/Agility Camp $35 Ages 4-5 9-10:15 a.m. CP Outdoor Wildness Survival Camp $145 Ages 6-13 9 a.m.-12 p.m. CP Football/Agility Camp $35 Ages 6-13 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. CP Poetry (Mon.-Thu.) $40 Ages 8-12 1-3 p.m. CCT Design & Build A Computer Game $45 Ages 10-15 1-4 p.m. LRC Treasure Hunters $75 Ages 6-12 1-5 p.m. SCC Poetry (Mon.-Thu.) $40 Ages 13-18 3-5 p.m. CCT JUNE 20-24 The Color of Life $60 Ages 9-13 8 a.m.-12 p.m. GR Basketball/Agility Camp $35 Ages 4-5 9-10:15 a.m. CP Cheer Camp $35 Ages 4-5 9-10:15 a.m. LRC Basketball/Agility Camp $35 Ages 6-13 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. CP YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS |COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |SUMMER CAMPS 11 Cheer Camp $35 Ages 6-13 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. LRC Just Clowning Around Balloon Art Camp $35 Ages 8-15 1-4 p.m. LRC Star Wars $75 Ages 6-12 1-5 p.m. SCC JUNE 27-JULY 1 Drama Kids: Once Upon A Time $75 Ages 6-11 8 a.m.-12 p.m. GR Basketball/Agility Camp $35 Ages 4-5 9-10:15 a.m. CP Basketball/Agility Camp $35 Ages 6-13 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. CP Creating a Writing Life (Mon.-Thu.) $40 Ages 8-12 1-3 p.m. CCT Crazy Critter Camp $75 Ages 6-12 1-5 p.m. SCC Creating a Writing Life (Mon.-Thu.) $40 Ages 13-18 3-5 p.m. CCT JULY 5-8, 11-15 & 18-22 Summer Theater Musical Production $100 Ages 7-12 8 a.m.-12 p.m. WPC JULY 6-8 Sizzlin’ Science $45 Ages 6-12 1-5 p.m. SCC JULY 11-15 Cheer Camp $35 Ages 4-5 9-10:15 a.m. LRC Just Add Hot Water: Instant Comedy $35 Ages 8-15 9-11:30 a.m. LRC Outdoor Wildness Survival Camp $145 Ages 6-13 9 a.m.-12 p.m. CP Cheer Camp $35 Ages 6-13 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. LRC The Games of Theater $35 Ages 10-15 1-4 p.m. LRC Harry Potter Magic $75 Ages 6-12 1-5 p.m. SCC Superhero Academy: Justice Heroes $100 Ages 6-13 1-5 p.m. CCT JULY 13, 20, 27 & AUG. 3 Builders Using Lego® Duplo $35 Ages 3-5 6-6:45 p.m. SCC JULY 18-22 Drama Kids: Make Them Laugh $75 Ages 6-11 8 a.m.-12 p.m. GR Mime Praise Dance $35 Ages 6-11 1-4 p.m. LRC Spy Kids Lego Adventure $75 Ages 6-12 1-5 p.m. SCC Pocket Brick Monsters $100 Ages 6-13 1-5 p.m. CCT JULY 25-29 Drama Kids: Superhero $75 Ages 6-11 8 a.m.-12 p.m. GR Musical Mathematics $35 Ages 6-11 1-4 p.m. LRC Abracadabra $75 Ages 6-12 1-5 p.m. SCC SCHEDULE OVERVIEW LRC: Lincoln Recreation Center • SCC: Southwood Community Center • CP: Stephen C. Beachy Central Park GR: Wolf Pen Creek Green Room • WPC: Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater • CCT: Carter Creek Training Facility COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |SUMMER CAMPS | 12 979.764.3486 1000 Krenek Tap Rd. cstx.gov/camps SUMMER CAMPS FULL DAY CAMPS Ages 6-15 can enjoy a variety of daily activities, including outdoor recreation, performing and creative arts, character and team-building activities, local and out-of-town field trips and more! Lunch is provided, but campers are asked to bring a morning and afternoon snack. Each family needs to attend a parent orientation on May 3 or 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Recreation Center. SESSION 1: JUNE 1-30 Ages 6-15 $50 Mon.-Fri. 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m. Lincoln Recreation Center SESSION II: JULY 6-AUG. 5 Ages 6-15 $50 Mon.-Fri. 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m. Lincoln Recreation center REGISTRATION BEGINS MAY 2. Visit rectrac.cstx.gov or stop by the Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Office at 1000 Krenek Tap Road in College Station, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. All camps require advance registration. There are no residency restrictions. THE FACILITIES OF COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION ARE NOT CHILD CARE FACILITIES, AND THE PROGRAMS LISTED IN THIS GUIDE ARE NOT LICENSED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR CHILD CARE UNDER TEXAS HUMAN RESOURCES CODE SEC. 42.041(B)(14). |COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |SUMMER CAMPS 13 MINI CAMPS An array of Mini Camps are offered for a variety of ages. Qualified instructors are carefully selected to ensure your child has fun and learns the presented skills. Before the camper’s first registered camp, each family will be asked to pick-up a packet at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park during regular business hours. A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE ART CAMP Look at each other from different perspectives and study cubism and some of the finest artists. Students will learn to draw faces from a cubistic point of view. The class will create a mural of cubistic self- portraits to be displayed in our community. The mural will encourage the community to observe others from all perspectives. Our life lesson through art will be not to judge others by just one facet. There will be an unveiling ceremony for parents to attend. Ages 9-13 $60 June 13-17 Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Wolf Pen Creek Green Room ABRACADABRA Discover the science behind magic tricks! Optical illusions, sleight-of-hand tricks, misdirection and chemical reactions will arm students with the skills to fascinate friends of all ages. Hocus pocus and prepare to focus on fun and excitement as students dis“spell” the mystery behind the magic! Ages 6-15 $75 July 25-29 Mon.-Fri. 1-5 p.m. Southwood Community Center ADD HOT WATER: INSTANT COMEDY Are you ready to laugh? Explore the world of theater through improvisation. If you have seen and enjoyed “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and wondered how much fun it would be, wonder no more! Let the Brazos Valley Troupe’s Oxymorons and the Kings & Queens of Clean-Cut Comedy show you how to use your clever and creative side with colossal comedic results! Ages 8-15 $35 July 11-16 Mon.-Fri. 9 -11:30 a.m. Lincoln Recreation Center BASKETBALL/AGILITY Basketball speed, agility, strength and endurance training with a unique, individual-focused, goal- oriented program that develops and enhances physical and mental performance. Participants will be provided a positive training environment by Team Elite Sports Performance Training that enables our participants to become better athletes and individuals. Ages 4-5 $35 June 20-24 Mon.-Fri. 9-10:15 a.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Ages 6-13 $35 June 20-24 Mon.-Fri. 10:30-12 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Ages 4-5 $35 June 27-July 1 Mon.-Fri. 9-10:15 a.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Ages 6-13 $35 June 27-July 1 Mon.-Fri. 10:30-12 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park BUILDERS Using LEGO® DUPLO A parent and child class for little builders to learn interesting facts about real world objects and animals in interactive lessons. We will explore counting, patterning, spatial awareness and fine motor skills. Each week will focus on a different letter and will include lots of time for building, learning, and exploration. A parent must attend with each child. Ages 3-5 $35 June 1-22 Wed. 6-6:45 p.m. Southwood Community Center Ages 3-5 $35 July 13-Aug. 3 Wed. 6-6:45 p.m. Southwood Community Center COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |SUMMER CAMPS | 14 CHEER CAMP Show us your spirit and join us for a basic introduction to cheerleading basics. We'll explore jumps, arm motions, basic tumbling, cheers, and learn brief dance routines. Ages 4-5 $35 June 20-24 Mon.-Fri. 9-10:15 a.m. Lincoln Recreation Center Ages 6-13 $35 June 20-24 Mon.-Fri. 10:30-12 p.m. Lincoln Recreation Center Ages 4-5 $35 July 11-15 Mon.-Fri. 9-10:15 a.m. Lincoln Recreation Center Ages 6-13 $35 July 11-15 Mon.-Fri. 10:30-12 p.m. Lincoln Recreation Center CRAZY CRITTER CAMP Looking for all critter fans and animal lovers! Join us as we encounter the science of living things. Explore the characteristics that classify each organism into categories of reptiles, amphibians, mammals, birds, and insects and learn the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates. Campers will also enjoy safe and friendly animal encounters as they learn about the food chain and discover a treasure chest full of animal facts. You’ll even get to take home your own caterpillar and watch it metamorphose into a beautiful butterfly. Ages 6-12 $75 June 27-July 1 Mon.-Fri. 1-5 p.m. Southwood Community Center CREATING A WRITING LIFE Writers will find their way first by understanding the importance of carrying a writer's notebook. They will experience everything from generating ideas to get the words flowing to discovering the elements of all good stories, including character, conflict, action, setting, and more. With the use of mentor texts, writers will get craft instruction and learn to bring techniques and skills of storytelling to the page, including dialogue, character development, narrative arc, writing scenes, and telling details. The session will end with an authors' celebration highlighting our favorite pieces of writing. You’ll need to bring a writer’s notebook. Ages 8-12 $40 June 27-30 Mon.-Thu. 1-3p.m. Carter Creek Training Facility Ages 13-18 $40 June 27-30 Mon.-Thu. 3-5 p.m. Carter Creek Training Facility DESIGN AND BUILD A COMPUTER GAME Have you always wanted to create your own game? Learn how to make games on the PC and Xbox using a simple visual programming language. No prior programming or design experience needed. Hands-on teaching from a web designer with more than 15 years of experience. You can expect three hours a day of instruction with plenty of time for breaks and creative techtivities. Finish the week with your very own app. Ages 10-15 $45 June 13-17 Mon.-Fri. 1-4 p.m. Lincoln Recreation Center DRAMA KIDS: MAKE THEM LAUGH Milton Berle once said, “Laughter is an instant vacation.” Learn the art of comedy and clowning. In addition to a wide range of our zany drama activities, campers will learn and rehearse special clown activities that will be performed for you at the end of camp Big Show. Drama Kids Camp is perfect for new actors wanting to discover their dramatic side, as well as those students wishing to continue to develop acting and public speaking skills and confidence. Campers need to bring a snack and drink. Ages 6-11 $75 July 18-22 Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Wolf Pen Creek Green Room |COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |SUMMER CAMPS 15 DRAMA KIDS: ONCE UPON A TIME Explore your favorite characters from story books around the world using the art of masks and movements. Craft your own masks and combine them with movement to develop characters from their imagination. Drama Kids Camp is perfect for new actors wanting to discover their dramatic side, as well as those students wishing to continue to develop acting and public speaking skills and confidence. All will have a magical time. Campers need to bring a snack and drink. Ages 6-11 $75 June 27-July 1 Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Wolf Pen Creek Green Room DRAMA KIDS: SUPERHERO Find your inner superhero during a week of non-stop, action-packed fun for all! Creativity is sure to “take flight” as campers create their own superhero characters, imaginative superpowers, superhero logo, masks, accessories, and adventures with other superheroes! Each camper will learn acting basics centered on super hero themes and be challenged to use their own creative thinking to act in and solve fun adventures. Discover your superhero adventure with us! Campers need to bring a snack and drink. Ages 6-11 $75 July 25-29 Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Wolf Pen Creek Green Room FIT 4 LIFE by Summit Youth Club Learn how to move well and make healthy choices through fun and games. Campers will perform functional movements that improve body awareness and sports performance. During hands-on activities, students will explore the importance of making healthy choices while sampling nutritious foods. We will have a blast learning how to become Fit 4 Life! Ages 8-15 $35 June 6-10 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Lincoln Recreation Center FOOTBALL/AGILITY CAMP Football speed, agility, strength and endurance training with a unique, individual-focused, goal-oriented program that develops and enhances physical and mental performance. Participants will be provided a positive training environment by Team Elite Sports Performance Training that enables our participants to become better athletes and individuals. Ages 4-5 $35 June 6-10 Mon.-Fri. 9-10:15 a.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Ages 6-13 $35 June 6-10 Mon.-Fri. 10:30-12 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Ages 4-5 $35 June 13-17 Mon.-Fri. 9-10:15 a.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Ages 6-13 $35 June 13-17 Mon.-Fri. 10:30-12 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park HARRY POTTER MAGIC Calling all wizards, witches, and muggles! Campers who have previously attended our Hogwarts camp will enjoy lots of new activities blended in with year one witchcraft for new campers. Join us for an adventure of the most magical type. Apprentices will be sorted into houses, select their own magic wands, make potions, learn how to duel, play a game of Quidditch and meet several magical animals. A great escape into the magical world of Harry Potter based on the principles of science. Come dressed as your favorite character or turn into a wizard when you get to camp. Ages 6-12 $75 July 11-15 Mon.-Fri. 1-5 p.m. Southwood Community Center JEWELRY DESIGN A fun and informative introduction to designing and fashioning leather crafted and bead jewelry. Ages 10-15 $40 June 6-10 Mon.-Fri. 9-11:30 a.m. Lincoln Recreation Center COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |SUMMER CAMPS | 16 JUST CLOWNING AROUND BALLOON ART CAMP Have fun learning how to amuse and amaze your friends and family through clown-style entertainment, such as: twisting balloons, tricks, juggling, skits and bits, puppets, and more. Ages 8-15 $35 June 20-24 Mon.-Fri. 1-4 p.m. Lincoln Recreation Center KITCHEN CHEMISTRY A yummy look into science and fun foods. Make homemade ice cream, cotton candy, rock candy and secret fizzy and fun concoctions while we discover the secrets of Kitchen Chemistry. A delicious way to understand the interaction of ingredients. Ages 6-12 $75 June 6-10 Mon.-Fri. 1-5 p.m. Southwood Community Center LAUNCHING YOUR BLOG From the technical nuts and bolts to writing your first short, engaging posts, this camp addresses the basic components for launching a successful blog. We will also provide insider tips on identifying your platform, building an audience, and cover successful blog post styles. By the end of the session, each participant will have 3-6 blog posts ready to publish, as well as a wealth of resources to further their blog’s reach. You’ll need to bring a laptop and writer's notebook. Ages 13-18 $30 June 6-8 Mon.-Wed. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Wolf Pen Creek Green Room MIME PRAISE DANCE Learn the concepts and techniques of portraying a character through body movement (miming) while performing to gospel or inspirational music. The camp will also include how to apply miming makeup, improve and probing sessions. Camp participants will receive a performing t-shirt and make up. A showcase of performances will conclude the camp. Ages 6-11 $35 June 18-22 Mon.-Fri. 1-4 p.m. Lincoln Recreation Center MINING & CRAFTING: CRAFTING YOUR WORLD Everybody loves mining, crafting and creating in MineCraft. This fun camp takes LEGO® Bricks, a background in STEM, children’s natural creativity, and some inspiration from the popular game to build on a whole week of learning fun. From Pigs, Mooshrooms and Chickens to Mine Carts, Zombies, and Skeletons, we’ll create a Mining and Crafting world, the Bricks 4 Kidz Way! Ages 6-13 $100 June 6-10 Mon.-Fri. 1-5 p.m. Carter Creek Training Facility MUSICAL MATHEMATICS This camp promises to build on geometric and algebraic concepts that will leave the students with an alternative perspective. We will engage in activities that not only challenge your children mathematically, but musically! Additionally, students will be given a frame for understanding the interconnectedness that exists between music and mathematics, and the activities will be based on lessons including some of their favorite songs and artists. Ages 6-11 $35 July 25-29 Mon.-Fri. 1-4 p.m. Lincoln Recreation Center OUTDOOR WILDERNESS SURVIVAL DAY CAMP Join us for a week-long outdoor survival adventure day camp! Campers should bring a water bottle, snack and arrive with sunscreen on each day. All activities are conducted in a safe environment. Day 1: Explore Native American and pioneer culture. Learn to find and build shelter, discover ways to avoid getting lost in the wilderness, and search for and identify edible and medicinal wild plants. |COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |SUMMER CAMPS 17 Day 2: Discover how to find and purify water for drinking, make a fire by friction, and how to track animals and make Native American hunting tools. Day 3: Learn how to make rope, survival baskets, bows and arrows, and primitive animal traps and snares. Also, learn how to throw spears. Day 4: Learn outdoor woodsmen skills to enable us to better observe wildlife. Practice our new fire building skills and how to light a campfire with only one match. Day 5: Make soap and toothpaste out of native plants and learn the techniques needed for campfire cooking. The week ends with a final review and graduation when each camper receives their own arrowhead. Ages 6-13 $145 June 13-17 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Ages 6-13 $145 July 11-15 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park POCKET BRICK MONSTERS Use LEGO® bricks to build amazing worlds of fun in a variety of exciting themes such as today's Pocket Brick Monsters camp. Kids love catching all their favorite Pokemon characters, and will enjoy building them out of LEGO® bricks. Based on the popular card and video game, this creative camp will feature LEGO® mosaics, 3D LEGO® Builds, motorized LEGO projects, and more at Bricks 4 Kidz. From building 3D models of Pocket Brick Monsters villains to LEGO mosaics of your favorite characters, to motorized LEGO® contraptions that the Monster Catchers might need to catch them all, your child will be engaged in STEM-enriched activities and making new LEGO®-loving friends. Ages 6-13 $100 July 18-22 Mon.-Fri. 1-5 p.m. Carter Creek Training Facility POETRY Writing poetry can be a gateway to a more observant writing life. Writers will read poetry and consider what kinds of poems they might study in groups and use as mentors. The highly crafted nature of poetry will allow writers to analyze structure and figurative language effectively and to try similar techniques. Writers will collect ideas in their notebooks, plan, draft, and revise multiple poems. This camp will end with a celebration sharing an anthology of poetry worthy of the exciting work accomplished as writers. Ages 8-12 $40 June 13-16 Mon.-Thu. 1-3 p.m. Carter Creek Training Facility Ages 13-18 $40 June 13-16 Mon.-Thu. 3-5 p.m. Carter Creek Training Facility PORTRAIT OF A MASTERPIECE Introduction to the composition of faces using visual cues and measurements to see how all faces are constructed in the same way. Students will study famous self-portraits and complete their own to take home, as well as create a class self-portrait mural to be displayed in our community. The mural will depict how each face may appear different, yet each is a masterpiece. Our life lesson through art will demonstrate that we are all created equally and perfectly and that to be our own masterpiece; we must be who we truly are. There will be an unveiling ceremony for parents to attend. Ages 6-10 $60 May 31-June 3 Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Wolf Pen Creek Green Room SIZZLIN’ SCIENCE Cool off indoors as we delve into lots of fun science experiments. Campers will confirm or debunk common myths as we investigate all of the branches of the world of science. Can a gumdrop dome support the weight of a textbook? Can you enclose yourself in a giant bubble? Can an object be levitated in the air? All this and much more will be investigated as we discover all the aspects of the world of science! Ages 6-12 $45 July 6-8 Wed.-Fri. 1-5 p.m. Southwood Community Center COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |SUMMER CAMPS | 18 SPY KIDS LEGO ADVENTURE Learn the science behind cool spy gadgets and build take-home spy cars out of LEGO® bricks. Begin your secret agent training by navigating through a laser maze and progress to construction spy helicopters, rockets, and cars. We will follow the clues laid out to defeat Dr. Evil while creating and having fun with LEGO® bricks. Ages 6-12 $75 July 18-22 Mon.-Fri. 1-5 p.m. Southwood Community Center STAR WARS Your Jedi will manipulate the unseen forces of magnetism and static electricity to levitate and move objects, create galactic goo, engage in lightsaber duels, and battle the Death Star! Experience the Jedi arts first hand while discovering the wonders of science. Ages 6-12 $75 June 20-24 Mon.-Fri. 1-5 p.m. Southwood Community Center SUPERHERO ACADEMY: JUSTICE HEROES Use LEGO® bricks to build amazing worlds of fun in a variety of exciting themes such as today's Superhero camp. Our superhero camp is inspired by fun DC characters like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Build 3D LEGO® models, to superhero themed LEGO® mosaics, to motorized LEGO® devices the heroes might need in their adventures, your child will be engaged in STEM-enriched activities and making new LEGO-loving friends. Campers need to bring a snack and drink. Ages 6-13 $100 July 11-15 Mon.-Fri. 1-5 p.m. Carter Creek Training Facility SUMMER THEATER MUSICAL PRODUCTION Musical Theater is a truly unique art form. Explore interweaving of three major performance styles – acting, singing and dancing. Students will receive quality training and experience through age- appropriate activities that encourage self-expression, nurture self-esteem and challenge the imagination. At the end of each week, campers will get to participate in a community event to showcase their hard work. Ages 7-12 $100 June 6-17 & June 27-July 1 Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater Ages 7-12 $100 July 5-22 Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater THE COLOR OF LIFE Campers will learn to see the many different colors they may have never noticed before in the world around them. They will study how different colors induce different emotions and learn how to express themselves through color and by identifying with nature. The class will create a mural to be displayed in our community. The mural will portray the students’ innermost selves as a forest of colors. Our life lesson through art will teach students how to identify with each other and the world around them. There will be an unveiling ceremony for parents to attend. Ages 9-13 $60 June 20-24 Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Wolf Pen Creek Green Room THE GAMES OF THEATER Are you looking to be more involved and immersed into the world of theater and acting? Enjoy various theater games, introduction to acting, and monologue and scene work. Find out what the world of theater has to offer you with this camp by the Brazos Valley Troupe and members of the Teen Actors Guild. Ages 10-15 $35 July 11-16 Mon.-Fri. 1-4 p.m. Lincoln Recreation Center |COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |SUMMER CAMPS 19 TREASURE HUNTERS Are you ready for a modern day Indiana Jones adventure? Go on fun scavenger hunts, delve into geocaching, perform tasks to learn clues, solve puzzles and riddles, and recover stolen treasure. Ages 6-12 $75 June 13-17 Mon.-Fri. 1-5 p.m. Southwood Community Center WEB DESIGN Have you always wanted to create a website? Learn how in our fun and engaging web design camp. No prior programming or HTML experience needed. Learn the building blocks of web design with hands on teaching from a web designer with over 15 years of experience. Finish the week with your very own website! Ages 10-15 $35 June 6-10 Mon.-Fri. 1-4 p.m. Lincoln Recreation Center COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |SUMMER CAMPS | May 7: Satisfaction (international Rolling Stones show), with guest Def Leggend (Def Leppard tribute) May 28: Two Tons of Steel, with guests Colton O’Neill and Chubby Knuckle Choir June 11: Memphis Train Revue, with guests Gabrielle Ayers, G.R.A.C.E. and Dysfunkshun Junkshun June 25: Shane Smith & the Saints, with guests John Baumann and Katye Hamlin July 2: VOTERS’ CHOICE Guests may bring their own refreshments, but glass containers and kegs are not allowed. Coolers must be 48 quarts or smaller. Concessions will be available for purchase. Chairs are welcome, but they may not occupy blanket-only seating. Pets are not allowed. Free parking is available at Post Oak Mall, and handicap parking will be located off of Colgate Drive. 20 979.764.3486 1000 Krenek Tap Rd. cstx.gov/xtraed COMMUNITY EDUCATION AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE Learn defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws and rules of the road along with proven safety strategies. Pay at the door. Register by calling 979.764.6371 or email mrodgers@cstx.gov. Ages 50+ $20 Aug. 9 Tue. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Carter Creek Training Room BALLROOM DANCE Do you want to “Dance with the Stars” or just have some fun at that upcoming wedding, ring dance, formal ball or gala? Polish up those dancing shoes and join the area’s premier ballroom dance instructor, Dr. Frank Ashley, to learn the basics of all of the traditional ballroom styles: waltz, fox trot, tango, cha cha and rumba. Ages 18+ $35 June 7-28 Tue. 6:30-8 p.m. Southwood Community Center COMPUTERS 101 Learn basic computer skills and how to use the internet and e-mail. Ages 55+ $45 May 24-June 2 Tue./Thu. 9-10:30 a.m. Southwood Community Center REGISTRATION BEGINS MAY 2. Visit rectrac.cstx.gov or stop by the Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Office at 1000 Krenek Tap Road in College Station, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. All classes require advance registration. There are no residency restrictions. |COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |COMMUNITY EDUCATION 21 COMPUTERS 102 Basic computer skills required. Class offers instruction on tool bar functions, formatting documents, use of picture tools, printers and more. Ages 55+ $45 May 24-June 2 Tue./Thu. 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Southwood Community Center DRAWING I This class is designed to give students a solid foundation in the basics of drawing, including basic theory, perspective and principles for compositions. Basic drawing supplies are required. Progress at your own pace. Ages 18+ $45 June 8-July 13 Wed. 9-11:30 a.m. Southwood Community Center DRAWING II A continuation of the beginning drawing class or a great class for a seasoned beginner. Basic drawing supplies are required for class. Ages 18+ $45 July 20-Aug. 24 Wed. 9-11:30 a.m. Southwood Community Center DRAWING PORTRAITS A great opportunity to explore the art of portrait drawing. Discover your talents while learning to draw portraits. Basic drawing supplies are required for this class. Ages 18+ $45 June 8-July 13 Wed. 1-4 p.m. Wolf Pen Creek Green Room WATERCOLOR I Take this beginner’s course to get your brush moving. This course focuses on basic painting tools and materials, watercolor painting techniques, composition, color theory and the art of watercolor. Supplies will be discussed during the first session. Basic drawing skills are needed for this class. Ages 18+ $45 June 7-July 12 Tue. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Southwood Community Center Ages 18+ $45 June 7-July 12 Tue. 6-9 p.m. Southwood Community Center WATERCOLOR II A continuation class in the study of the art of watercolor. Be sure to bring your watercolor supplies to the first class. Ages 18+ $45 July 19-Aug. 23 Tue. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Southwood Community Center Ages 18+ $45 July 19-Aug. 23 Tue. 6-9 p.m. Southwood Community Center COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |COMMUNITY EDUCATION | May 18: Spanish Cowboy Influence on Texas Cowboys June 15: Museum of the American GI July 20: Cuba Aug. 17: The Fightin’ Texas Aggie Defenders of Bataan & Corregidor Enjoy lunch while learning about our community's history! Cost is $7 per person. Luncheons begin at 11:30 a.m. in Aldersgate United Methodist Church, located at 2201 Earl Rudder Fwy. S. Please RSVP the Friday prior by calling 979.764.6371 or mrodgers@cstx.gov. 22 |COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |CLEAR THE FIELD 23 SUMMER YOUTH BASKETBALL • REGISTRATION: NOW-MAY 8 Youth Basketball provides players a fun and exciting opportunity to learn basic skills of the game, teamwork, and training for the next level. Format is an eight-game, round-robin. Each player should accumulate a minimum of two quarters of playing time for each game they attend. Participants will receive a jersey. Ages 8-16 $60 Practice begins end of May CSISD Middle Schools & Lincoln Recreation Center ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE Divisions include Men’s Competitive, Men’s Recreation, Co-ed Competitive, Co-ed Recreation, and Co-ed Sub 0 homerun. Nights of play are determined by registered division. Teams will play an eight-game, round-robin division plays, and a single elimination tournament. SUMMER REGISTRATION: NOW-MAY 15 • Late Registration ($20 late fee): May 16-22 Ages 16+ $390/team Play begins May 31 Veterans Park & Athletic Complex FALL REGISTATION: JUNE 6-AUG. 19 • Late Registration ($20 late fee): Aug. 22-28 Ages 16+ $390/team Play begins Sept. 6 Veterans Park & Athletic Complex ADULT KICKBALL LEAGUE The league uses an 8 1/2-inch kickball. A team consists of a minimum of eight players and a maximum of 20. Teams will play an eight-game, round-robin division and a single elimination tournament. Divisions include Co-ed Competitive and Co-ed Recreation. Nights of play are determined by registered division. SUMMER REGISTRATION: NOW-MAY 15 • Late Registration ($20 fee): May 16-22 Ages 16+ $390/team Play begins May 31 Veterans Park & Athletic Complex FALL REGISTRATION: JUNE 6-AUG.19 • Late Registration ($20 fee): Aug. 22-28 Ages 16+ $390/team Play begins Sept. 6 Veterans Park & Athletic Complex COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |ATHLETICS | 979.764.3486 1000 Krenek Tap Rd. cstx.gov/sports ATHLETICS 24 ADULT BEGINNER TENNIS A fun, active introduction to the game of tennis. Players will learn basic tennis strokes, scoring, and strategy. Participants will also engage in fun games each session to increase their enjoyment of the sport. Participants will receive a shirt. SUMMER REGISTRATION: NOW-JUNE 12 Ages 16+ $70 June 12-July 24 Sun. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Ages 16+ $70 June 14-July 26 Tue. 6-7 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park FALL REGISTRATION: NOW-OCT. 2 Ages 16+ $70 Oct. 2-Nov 6 Tue. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Ages 16+ $70 Sept. 27-Nov. 1 Sun. 6-7 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park COMPETITIVE ADULT DRILL TENNIS This is for players who have received prior instruction by a tennis professional on the basics of tennis strokes and are interested in playing in tournaments or leagues. Each stroke will be covered through active, live- ball drills and match play. Strategy and on-court tactics also will be discussed and integrated into drills. Participants will receive a shirt. SUMMER REGISTRATION: NOW- JUNE 12 Ages 16+ $90 June 12-July 24 Sun. 2-3:30 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park FALL REGISTRATION: JUNE 6-OCT. 2 Ages 16+ $90 Oct. 2-Nov. 6 Sun. 2-3:30 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park CHALLENGER SPORTS In collaboration with Project Sunshine, Challenger Sports provides a recreational program for special needs individuals and teaches them basketball, bowling, soccer and team sports. Bowling ramps are available for children who need help rolling the ball. BOWLING REGISTRATION: NOW-JUNE 13 Ages 3+ $15 June 1-Aug. 3 Wed. 2-4 p.m. Grand Station Entertainment SOCCER REGISTRATION: JULY 5-SEPT. 30 Ages 3+ $15 Sept. 11-Nov. 13 Sun. 11-12:30 p.m. Veterans Park & Athletic Complex: Soldier Field JUNIOR BEGINNER TENNIS A fun introduction to the game of tennis. Players will learn the basics of the forehand, backhand, serve and volley in a fast-paced, interactive manner. The last session will include a game night for participants to play games and win prizes. Participants will receive a shirt. SUMMER REGISTRATION: NOW-JUNE 13 Ages 5-9 $70 June 13-July 25 Mon. 6-7 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Ages 5-9 $70 June 15-July 27 Wed. 6-7 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Ages 10-15 $70 June 13-July 25 Mon. 7-8 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park FALL REGISTRATION: JUNE 6-SEPT. 26 Ages 5-9 $70 Sept. 26-Oct. 31 Mon. 6-7 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Ages 5-9 $70 Sept. 28-Nov. 2 Wed. 6-7 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Ages 10-15 $70 Sept. 26-Oct. 31 Mon. 7-8 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park |COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |ATHLETICS 25 JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE TENNIS Junior Intermediate Tennis is for players who have received prior instruction on the basics of tennis strokes by a tennis professional. Players will focus on static and live-ball drills for singles and doubles play. The last session will include a night for participants to play games and win prizes. Participants will receive a shirt. SUMMER REGISTRATION: NOW-JUNE 16 Ages 9-15 $70 June 16-July 28 Thu. 6-7 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park FALL REGISTRATION: JUNE 6-SEPT. 29 Ages 9-15 $70 Sept. 29-Nov. 3 Thu. 6-7 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park HIGH-PERFORMANCE TENNIS ACADEMY This is for competitive players who are playing varsity high school, ZAT, Champ, and Super Champ tournaments in Texas. It’s designed to enhance the technical, strategic, and physical capabilities of each player through live-ball drills, match play, and conditioning. This academy is overseen by a USPTA certified professional who has 20 years of playing experience at the junior and collegiate levels. Participants will receive a shirt. SUMMER REGISTRATION: NOW-JULY 12 Ages 12-18 $140 June 14-30 Tue.-Thu. 7-8 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Ages 12-18 $140 July 12-28 Tue.-Thu. 7-8 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park FALL REGISTRATION: JUNE 6-OCT. 25 Ages 12-18 $140 Sept. 27-Oct. 13 Tue.-Thu. 7-8 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Ages 12-18 $140 Oct. 25-Nov. 10 Tue.-Thu. 7-8 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park GIRLS VOLLEYBALL • REGISTRATION: MAY 2-AUG. 19 The Girls’ Volleyball League introduces players to volleyball while providing a safe, fun environment to learn the basic premises of the game through practices, teaching fundamental skills, sport ethics and league competition. Format is an 8-game round-robin. Players are guaranteed to play at least half of each match. Nights of play are Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Ages 8-14 $60 Practice begins Sept. 10 CSISD Middle Schools NFL FLAG FOOTBALL • REGISTRATION: MAY 2-AUG. 19 NFL Flag Football provides players a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in non-contact, continuous action while learning lessons in teamwork. Format is an 8-game round-robin. Each player should accumulate a minimum of one full half of playing time for each game they attend. Players will be provided a NFL reversible logo jersey and one set of flags. Participants can choose either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday nights of play. Ages 6-12 $70 Practice begins Sept. 12 Stephen C. Beachy Central Park ADULT VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE • REGISTRATION: JUNE 6-AUG. 19 • Late Registration ($20 fee): Aug. 22-28 This league is offered in the spring and fall. Teams may choose either Tuesday or Thursday nights to play. Divisions include Recreational, Intermediate, and Power. Teams play an eight-game, round-robin and a double elimination tournament. No more than three males or four females can be on the court per team. Ages 16+ $225/team Play begins Sept. 6 CSISD Middle Schools COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |ATHLETICS | 26 START SMART FOOTBALL • REGISTRATION: NOW-SEPT. 16 Start Smart Sports introduces 3-6-year-olds to sports through a step-by-step approach that builds confidence and self-esteem in a fun, positive environment. As the program progresses and children show improvement, the skills are altered so that each child remains challenged. Parents will get to spend quality time with their child while learning how to properly teach and support them in sports. Teams will not play games, only scrimmages. Participants will receive a jersey. Ages 3-6 $50 Sept. 19-Oct. 24 Mon. 6-7 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Ages 3-6 $50 Sept. 20-Oct. 25 Tue. 6-7 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park ADULT ULTIMATE FRISBEE LEAGUE • REGISTRATION: AUG. 15-SEPT. 23 This league is offered in the spring and fall. Games are played on Wednesday nights. Players from novice to advanced levels participate together on balanced teams in a multi-week league. Individual registration and teams are assigned. Fundamentals, strategy, and instruction are integrated each week. This league is run by the BCS Ultimate organization. Ages 16+ $20/person Play begins Sept. 14 Stephen C. Beachy Central Park | COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 | ATHLETICS ATHLETIC INFORMATION TEAM SIDELINE Check for schedules and results: teamsideline.com/collegestation BE A VOLUNTEER Coach youth and/or challenger sports: cstx.gov/sportsvolunteer ATHLETIC FIELD STATUS Check for closures on game day: cstx.gov/fieldstatus ATHLETIC PARTNERS We partner with the below organizations to provide a variety of youth athletic leagues. Please contact them directly for details and registration information: BCS Soccer League.....................................bcssoccer.com Brazos Valley Futbol Club..............................bvfutbol.com Brazos Valley Tennis.........................brazosvalleytennis.org College Station Little League.... collegestationlittleleague.com Brazos Valley Juniors...........eteamz.com/brazosvalleyjuniors Brazos Valley Tennis.........................brazosvalleytennis.org Brazos Valley Youth Soccer Association..............cssoccer.com Brazos Valley Girls Softball................................bvgsa.org College Station Soccer Club...........................cssoccer.com Dallas Texans Aggieland...........................texanssoccer.com Texas Team Junior Golf...............................texasteam.org STARLIGHT MUSIC SERIES HONORING JUNETEENTHSATURDAY, JUNE 11 • 6-10 P.M. Join us at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater for an evening of praise through songs of gospel at the Starlight Music Series featuring Memphis Train Revue with Gabrielle Ayers, G.R.A.C.E. and Dysfunkshun Junkshun. FREEDOM WALKTHURSDAY, JUNE 16 • 9 A.M. 2.2-mile legacy walk from the Lincoln Recreation Center to the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum. cstx.gov/LincolnCenter 979.764.3779 27COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |WATER SAFETY TIPS | 28 AQUATICS 979.764.3540 1900 Anderson cstx.gov/pools ADAMSON LAGOON POOL 979.764.3735 | 1900 Anderson May 28-Sept. 4* *Open weekends ONLY after Aug. 21. Mon.-Fri., 1-7 p.m. Sat.-Sun., 12-7 p.m. CINDY HALLARAN POOL 979.764.3787 | 1600 Rock Prairie Rd. May 28-Aug. 21 (closed July 4) Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun., 12-7 p.m. THOMAS POOL 979.764.3721 | 1300 James Pkwy. May 28-Aug. 21 (closed July 4) Mon.-Fri., 1-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun., 12-7 p.m. DAILY ADMISSION Adamson Lagoon ............................$6 Cindy Hallaran ...............................$3 Thomas .......................................$3 GET YOUR SWIM PASSES TODAY! FAMILY SWIM PASS Adamson Lagoon .......................$275 Cindy Hallaran ..........................$200 Thomas ..................................$200 Up to 5 family members. $25 for each additional pass. INDIVIDUAL PASS Adamson Lagoon .......................$125 Cindy Hallaran ..........................$75 Thomas ..................................$75 DISCOUNT PASS Adamson Lagoon .......................$120 Cindy Hallaran ..........................$60 Thomas ..................................$60 Includes 25 swims good for the summer season. | COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 | AQUATICS 29COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 | AQUATICS | SPECIAL EVENTS MAY 28 • BACK TO POOLS DAY • ADAMSON LAGOON POOL Beach-themed party with games from 2-4 p.m. JUNE 1 • AQUATIC HONOR ROLL • ALL POOLS CSISD A/B honor roll students receive free admission with proof of report card. JUNE 2-AUG. 4 • FAMILY SWIM NIGHT • ADAMSON LAGOON POOL Families receive half-price admission on Thursday nights from 7:30-9:30 p.m. JUNE 8 • CSISD SCHOOL T-SHIRT DAY • ADAMSON LAGOON POOL Get half-price admission with CSISD shirt. JUNE 19 • HAPPY FATHER’S DAY • ALL POOLS Happy Father’s Day! Dads get in free. JUNE 22 • SHIPWRECKED LAGOON • ADAMSON LAGOON POOL Dress like a pirate and get in free from 2-4 p.m. JUNE 29 • TREASURE HUNT • ADAMSON LAGOON POOL Fun pirate games from 2-4 p.m. JULY 4 • INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION • ADAMSON LAGOON POOL Games every hour, duck derby, and noodle races from 12-6 p.m. JULY 13 • PIRATE DAY • ADAMSON LAGOON POOL Dress like your favorite pirate character and get in free from 2-4 p.m. JULY 20 • TWO CAN SWIM • ADAMSON LAGOON POOL Bring two canned goods to receive half-price admission from 2-4 p.m. All food items will benefit the Brazos Valley Food Bank. JULY 27 • DOUBLE DIP DAY • ADAMSON LAGOON POOL Receive free ice cream with admission from 2-4 p.m. 2016 SATURDAY, May 14 9 A.M.-12 P.M. cstx.gov/events979.764.3486 central park pond FISHKID STEPHEN C. BEACHY Free to all ages. Texas Parks and Wildlife will provide angler education, fish types and species’ preferred habitats, as well as practice mini-fishing, which is perfect for tiny anglers-to-be! Equipment will be provided while supplies last, but participantsare encouraged to bring their own gear, too. Individuals over the age of 17 will too. Individuals over the age of 17 will need a valid fishing license with a freshwater endorsement to fish during the event. Learn angler education, fish types and species’ preferred habitats, as well as practice mini- fishing, which is perfect for tiny anglers-to-be! Equipment will be provided while supplies last, but participants are encouraged to bring their own rod and reel, fly rod, cane pole or gear to participate. Individuals over 17 years old will need a valid fishing license with a freshwater endorsement to fish during the event. cstx.gov/events • 979.764.3486 30 WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION • REGISTRATION: NOW-MAY 19 Ages 16+ (by April 1, 2016) $150 (plus class manual costs) Become a certified Red Cross water safety instructor. Learn to give water safety presentations and teach children and adults how to swim. Participants must attend each class during the designated times and will need to be prepared to enter the water each day. There are two sessions to choose from and no makeup days. An online orientation must be completed prior to the first class. Complete details will be emailed once registered. “Water Safety Instructor” and “Swimming and Water Safety” manuals must be purchased and brought to each class. They are available at instructorscorner.com/ wsicandidates > Participant tab > Access Digital Materials OR Purchase Print Materials. QUALIFICATIONS: • Must pass a pre-course swimming skills test (Red Cross Level 5: front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, side stroke, breaststroke and butterfly). • Must successfully complete Fundamentals of Instructor Training (included with fee). SESSION I May 5 & 6 Thu. & Fri. 5-10 p.m. Bryan Aquatic Center May 7 & 8 Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Bryan Aquatic Center SESSION II May 19 & 20 Thu. & Fri. 5-10 p.m. Thomas Pool May 21 & 22 Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Southwood Community Center AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING PROGRAM • REGISTRATION: NOW-MAY 20 Ages 15+ $150 Course length: 25 hours and 20 minutes Looking for a great summer job or challenging career? Get lifeguard certified! Through videos, group discussion and hands-on practice, you will learn patron rescue, surveillance skills, First Aid and CPR/AED. Participants will receive a two-year CPR/AED certification and two-year lifeguarding certification. There are four sessions to choose from. Participants must attend each class during their session at the times listed and be prepared to enter the water each day. Candidates must pass written and practical exams in order to receive certifications. You may download a lifeguard manual or purchase required books from redcrossstore.org. City of College Station lifeguard candidates must be at least 16 years old. QUALIFICATIONS: • Must be of mature and dependable character. • Must be able to swim 300 yards continuously in the following order with no time requirement: 100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing (to the side or front) and a stabilizing, propellant kick; 100 yards of breaststroke using a pull, breath, kick and glide sequence; and 100 yards of either the front crawl, breaststroke or combination. • Must be able to swim 20 yards using the front crawl or breaststroke (starting in the water), surface dive 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point while maintaining two hands on the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps; within 1 minute and 40 seconds. |COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |AQUATICS 31 SESSION II May 6 Fri. 5-10 p.m. Bryan Aquatic Center May 7 & 8 Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Bryan Aquatic Center SESSION III May 13 Fri. 5-10 p.m. Thomas Pool May 14 Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Southwood Community Center May 15 Sun. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Thomas Pool SESSION IV May 20 Fri. 5-10 p.m. Thomas Pool May 21 Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Southwood Community Center May 22 Sun. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Thomas Pool WATER FITNESS • PURCHASE YOUR PASS TODAY! Ages 15+ $60 for 25 sessions May 30-Aug. 19 Mon.-.Fri. 9-10 a.m. Cindy Hallaran Pool These classes provide enjoyable and effective exercise to increase cardiopulmonary capacity, strength and flexibility. Ages 15 and older, physically fit, pre-natal, post-natal, post-operative, those with arthritis, those with muscle injuries or sedentary individuals are invited to join. Passes are good for the 2016 season only. Participants must submit required health history form on the first day of class. JUNIOR LIFEGUARD • REGISTRATION: NOW THROUGH FIRST SESSION DAY Youth will learn water rescues, non-certified CPR/First Aid, facility operations and more. Course includes a four-week pool pass and lunch for the last class. SESSION I Ages 9-11 $75 June 6-July 1 Mon./Wed. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Adamson Lagoon Ages 12-14 $75 June 7-July 1 Tue./Thu. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Adamson Lagoon SESSION II Ages 9-11 $75 July 11-Aug. 4 Mon./Wed. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Adamson Lagoon Ages 12-14 $75 July 12-Aug. 4 Tue./Thu. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Adamson Lagoon TSUNAMI SWIM TEAM • REGISTRATION: NOW-JULY 8 Ages 5-18 $125/swimmer* May 2-end of July Practice times & meets vary Adamson Lagoon Introduces participants to competitive swimming. Participants practice throughout the summer, gaining strength and stroke confidence. Swimmers are encouraged to participate in meets, which are divided by age and gender. QUALIFICATIONS: • Participants must be able to swim the length of a 25-yard pool (any stroke), and be registered in the CSISD or live in a city that does not have a swim team. *$10 discount for each additional sibling who is registered. Fee will be waived for swimmers (ages 15-18) who compete in at least three meets. Fee will be reduced by 50% for parents who work as Stroke and Turn Judge/Official at least three times during the season. If four meets are worked, then there will be no associated fee. COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |AQUATICS | 32 *NEW* PADI SEAL TEAM • REGISTRATION: NOW-JULY 10 with AGGIELAND SCUBA at 979.703.7949 Ages 8+ $200 July 18-21 & 25-27 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Thomas Pool PADI Seals will learn the basics of scuba diving through a structured learning environment combined with fun activities. No prior scuba diving experience necessary, but participants should be comfortable in the water. This program teaches responsibility and respect for the aquatic realm through two parts: Aqua-Missions 1-5: Covers basic scuba diving skills, such as breathing underwater, clearing a mask of water, recovering a regulator, and experiencing the sensation of being weightless. Complete these missions and become a recognized PADI Seal Team Member. Your experience may also count toward the PADI Open Water Diver course. 10 Specialty Aqua-Missions: Includes creature identification, search and recovery, and skin diving. Complete all of these and you’ll become a PADI Master Seal Team Member – joining an elite group of young scuba divers. *NEW* SCUBA PROGRAM • REGISTRATION: NOW-JUNE 3 through AGGIELAND SCUBA at 979.703.7949 Ages 16+ $375 June 11-12, 25-26, July 23-24 & Aug. 6-7 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thomas Pool & Aggieland Scuba We’re partnering with Aggieland Scuba to offer PADI Open Water Diver Scuba courses. Participants will learn to use basic scuba gear including a dive computer and standard accessories. Your equipment will be chosen by an Aggieland Scuba representative to ensure comfort throughout the course. Ages 10-15 that are interested in this program can call Aggieland Scuba. Participants will complete five knowledge development sections with quizzes and exams at Aggieland Scuba, five confined water dives at Thomas Pool, and four open water dives held at various locations around our area. The open water dives will be held a separate weekend from the classroom and pool portions of the course and will be scheduled with the instructor during your class sessions. QUALIFICATIONS: • Must have basic swim skills and be able to comfortably maintain yourself in the water. Your PADI Instructor will assess this by having you: swim 200 yards (no time limit or stroke requirement) and float/tread water for 10 minutes using a method of your choice. REQUIREMENTS: • Mask, fin, and snorkel for scuba diving. • Instructor will contact you the week prior to class to set-up a time to fit you for equipment used in the class and to recieve required reading material. SWIM LESSONS • REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 2 Please review all sections of the Swim Parent Handbook (located at cstx.gov/swim) before enrolling your child in lessons. Register at rectrac.cstx.gov or visit Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Office, located at 1000 Krenek Tap Road in College Station, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. All classes require advance registration. There are no residency restrictions. Session I June 6-16 Monday-Thursday Session II June 20-30 Monday-Thursday Session III July 5-15 Tuesday-Friday Session IV July 18-28 Monday-Thursday Session V* Aug. 1-11 Monday-Thursday |COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |AQUATICS 33 ADAMSON LAGOON *N0 11 or 11:30 a.m. classes offered during session V. CLASSES FEES Resident/Non-Resident SESSIONS TIMES LENGTH Parent & Child (6-35 months) $40/$48 I-V 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30 a.m.30 min. Parent & Preschool (3-5 years)$40/$48 I-V 9:30, 10 a.m.30 min. Preschool (3-5 years)$40/$48 I-V 8:30, 9, 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11 a.m.25 min. Level 1 (6+ years)$45/$54 I-V 8, 9, 10, 11 a.m.45 min. Level 2 (6+ years)$45/$54 I-V 8, 9, 10, 11 a.m.45 min. Level 3 (6+ years)$45/$54 I-V 8, 9, 10, 11 a.m.45 min. Level 4 (6+ years)$45/$54 I-V 8, 9, 10, 11 a.m.45 min. Level 5 (7-12 years)$45/$54 I-III 8:15, 9 a.m.45 min. Level 6 (7+ years)$45/$54 I-III 9:45 a.m.90 min. Level 7 (9+ years)$45/$54 I-III 11 a.m.90 min. Junior Beginner (12+ years) $45/$54 I-V 8 a.m.45 min. Adult Beginner (16+ years)$45/$54 I-V 8 a.m.45 min. Water Safety Instructor Aide (12+ years)Free I-III 10 a.m.2 hours CINDY HALLARAN POOL CLASSES FEES Resident/Non-Resident SESSIONS TIMES LENGTH Parent & Child (6-35 months) $40/$48 I-V 6 p.m.30 min. Preschool (3-5 years)$40/$48 I-V 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30 p.m. 25 min. Level 1 (6+ years)$45/$54 I-V 6:30, 7:30 p.m. 45 min. Level 2 (6+ years)$45/$54 I-V 6:30, 7:30 p.m. 45 min. Level 3 (6+ years)$45/$54 I-V 6:30, 7:30 p.m 45 min. THOMAS POOL CLASSES FEES Resident/Non-Resident SESSIONS TIMES LENGTH Parent & Child (6-35 months) $40/$48 I-V 6 p.m. 30 min. Parent & Preschool (3-5 years)$40/$48 I-V 6 p.m. 30 min. Preschool (3-5 years)$40/$48 I-V 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30 p.m. 25 min. Level 1 (6+ years)$45/$54 I-V 6:30, 7:30 p.m 45 min. Level 2 (6+ years)$45/$54 I-V 6:30, 7:30 p.m 45 min. Level 3 (6+ years)$45/$54 I-V 6:30, 7:30 p.m 45 min. Level 4 (6+ years)$45/$54 I-V 6, 7:30 p.m 45 min. Adult Beginner (16+ years)$45/$54 I-V 6 p.m.45 min. COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |AQUATICS | 34 ACTIVE LIVING FITNESS CENTER Equipped with cardio machines, weight-training circuit, single-station machines and a complete range of free-weight equipment including benches, barbells, and dumbbells as well as pull-up bar. MEMBERSHIP FEES: ANNUAL: Resident $100 / Non-Resident $120; QUARTERLY: $30; MONTHLY: $10 HOURS: AGES 13-17: Mon.-Fri.: 3-6 p.m.; AGES 18+: Mon.-Thu.: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 6-9 p.m. HIP-HOP AEROBICS Dance-based cardio class designed to get you moving while learning the latest dance moves. You’ll use dance to strengthen your body all while having lots of fun! No dance experience necessary! Ages 18+ $3 per session June 1-29 Wed. 5:30-6:30 p.m. SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS PRE-MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION • FRIDAY, MAY 6 • 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ages 55+. Wear your favorite hat and enjoy music and light lunch for free. 979.764.3779 1000 Eleanor St.cstx.gov/LincolnCenter LINCOLN RECREATION CENTER OFFICE HOURS: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CLOSED: July 1-5 SUMMER PROGRAM: Mon.-Fri., 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m. SENIOR PROGRAM: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. |COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |LINCOLN RECREATION CENTER For Lincoln Recreation Center rental information, see page 54. 35 FATHER’S DAY LUNCHEON • FRIDAY, JUNE 17 • 11 a.m. • RESERVATION REQUIRED Ages 55+. We will honor our “Fathers” with a free lunch and games. Register by calling 979.764.3779. NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS DAY • FRIDAY, AUG. 19 • 10-11 a.m. Ages 55+. Join us for free, light refreshments and Bingo. WEEKLY ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS A full slate of reoccurring activities are planned weekly at the Lincoln Recreation Center for senior adults. Refer to the activities calendar below for complete details. WALK & WEIGHT ROOM Keep your cardiovascular system healthy by walking indoors in the gym or outdoors under a covered pavilion. The weight room includes free weights and interval training machines. Ages 55+ Free Daily 9 a.m. TABLE GAMES Enjoy a variety of board games, cards, dominoes, spades Ages 55+ Free Daily 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. WALKING 1-2 MILES Great workout to tone, stretch, improve heart rate, maintain a postive mental outlook and increase your chance to remain independent. Participants will follow an excercise video. Ages 55+ Free Daily 10 a.m. HOT LUNCH A healthy, well-balanced lunch is served daily. Enjoy with approved Client Intake Form. Ages 60+ Free Daily 11:30 a.m. CHAIR EXERCISE Participants follow a video with exercises that will tone and strengthen muscles while sitting in a chair. Ages 55+ Free Tue./Wed. 9-10 a.m. IMMUNIZATIONS The Brazos County Health Department offers immunization clinics. For eligibility requirements, visit brazoshealth.org/clinics/vaccine. Services provided to seniors with Medicare Card. Ages 55+ $25 per vaccine Tue. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. HOT BREAKFAST Sample new tasty recipes for breakfast prepared monthly. Ages 55+ Free 2nd Tue. 9:30 a.m. COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |LINCOLN RECREATION CENTER | 36 NUTRITION EDUCATION Texas A&M AgriLife Extension offers monthly cooking demos with new recipes and food choices for healthy living. Ages 55+ Free 3rd Tue. 10-11 a.m. BIBLE STUDY Weekly Bible study with a focus on serving others. Ages 55+ Free Thu. 9:15-10:15 a.m. EXERCISE CLASS This one-hour exercise class is offered weekly and designed to those who have mild arthritis and other joint pain. Seniors experience “Walk and Talk” at the same time. Ages 55+ Free 3rd Thu. 10:30-11:30 a.m. BINGO Try your luck at winning prizes by playing Bingo! Ages 55+ Free 3rd Fri. 10-11 a.m. MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PARTY Enjoy a potluck lunch and fellowship on the last Friday of each month. Ages 55+ Free Last Fri. 11 a.m. AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM • REGISTRATION BEGINS AUG. 1 With guidance from well-trained staff, students ages 6-15 will engage in games, sports, arts/crafts and will have a chance to work on homework. Transportation is provided from South Knoll, College Hills, Rock Prairie, Southwood Valley, Oakwood Intermediate and A&M Consolidated Middle School. Participants must have a paid semester fee and transportation waiver to ride. FALL SEMESTER: Aug. 22-Dec. 16, Mon.-Thu.: 3-6:30 p.m. & Fri.: 3-6 p.m. All day program: Oct. 10-11, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Early Release Day: Dec. 20, 12:30-5:30 p.m. Closed: Sept. 5, Nov. 23-25 & Dec. 21-Jan. 4 SPRING SEMESTER: Jan. 5-May 19, Mon.-Thu.: 3-6:30 p.m. & Fri.: 3-6 p.m. All day program: Feb. 20, March 13-16 & April 17, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed: Jan. 16, March 17, April 14 & May 22-30 SEMESTER FEES Resident & Non-Resident: $60 per semester Low-Income: $45 per semester (must bring proof of eligibility) Transportation: $45 per semester |COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |LINCOLN RECREATION CENTER More after-school opportunities available at the Southwood Community Center on page 48. 37COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |NEIGHBORHOOD FISHING | 38 ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER HELP • MONDAYS • 6-8 p.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Ages 18+. Need computer help? We have 30-minute, one-on-one sessions available for free. ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE • TUESDAYS • 3-4 p.m. Ages 18+. Want help with your English? Join us as we practice speaking English. All levels welcome. FREE COMPUTER CLASSES • FRIDAYS • 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Ages 18+ are invited to join us for these beginner’s computer classes. Topics vary each week. Classes will be taught on laptops in the library’s front meeting room or Group Study 2. Please bring your iPad for iPad Users Group. COMPUTER BASICS: May 6, June 3, July 1 & Aug. 5 INTERNET & EMAIL: May 13, June 10, July 8 & Aug. 12 INTRO TO MS WORD: May 20, June 17, July 15 & Aug. 19 IPAD USERS GROUP: June 24, July 22 & Aug. 26 OPEN Q&A SESSION: July 29 POSTER CONTEST • MAY 8-22 Artists of all ages are invited to create a poster inspired by the Summer Reading Program theme, “On Your Mark, Get Set…Read!” Prizes will be awarded to the winning entries in each category, and one lucky winner will take home a football autographed by Texas A&M Football Coach Kevin Sumlin. Visit bcslibrary.org for more information and a full list of guidelines. Free to enter. 979.764.3416 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S. bcslibrary.org LARRY J. RINGER LIBRARY HOURS OF OPERATION: Mon. & Wed. 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.; Tue. & Thu. 9 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sun. 1:30-5:30 p.m. CLOSED: May 30 & July 4 |COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |LARRY J. RINGER LIBRARY 39 AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB • TUESDAY • MAY 3, JUNE 7, JULY 5 & AUG. 2 • 5:30-7 p.m. Ages 18+ can participate in the Afternoon Book Club that meets once a month on a Tuesday to discuss a book. Club members also help select books for future meetings. It’s free! MAY 3: The Orchid House by Lucinda Riley JUNE 7: Open Book Club, discuss whatever you are reading JULY 5 & AUG. 2: Check with library to find out book selections FAMILY MOVIES • SATURDAY • MAY 14, JUNE 11, JULY 2 & AUG. 20 • 2-4 p.m. All ages are invited to enjoy free, family-friendly movies and popcorn on a Saturday! Call to find out movie titles and ratings. Refreshments are allowed. No ticket required. CRAFT FOR ADULTS: ART ROCK • MONDAY • MAY 16 • 6-8 p.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Ages 18+. Let your creativity flow as you paint or draw on river rocks. Supplies provided. FAMILY STORYTIME PARTY • THURSDAY • MAY 19, JUNE 16 & JULY 21 • 6-7 p.m. All ages welcome for an evening of free storytime, crafts, and activities. LIBRARY READING GROUP • THURSDAY • MAY 19, JUNE 16, JULY 21 & AUG. 18 • 7-8 p.m. Ages 18+ are invited. The Library Reading Group meets on the third Thursday of each month to discuss books from 7-8 p.m. Starts at 6:45 p.m. for meet and greet. Titles and formats are eclectic. If you arrive late, go to the exterior door (front left as you face the building) and knock to be let in. MAY 19: Witness to Nuremberg by Richard Sonnenfeldt JUNE 16: It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis JULY 21: West with the Night by Beryl Markham & Circling the Sun by Paula McLain AUG. 18: Bollywood Bride by Sonali Dev RESUME REVIEW • SATURDAY • MAY 21, JUNE 11 & JULY 16 • 10-11 a.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Ages 18+. Come to a free, one-on-one session with a librarian who will answer your questions and give you advice on putting together a stellar resume! Please bring a paper copy of your resume. STRANDED ON MARS • SATURDAY • MAY 21 • 2-5 p.m. Ages 13+. Watch and discuss a recent PG-13 movie based on a book by Andy Weir. Those younger than 13 will need to be accompanied by a parent. Free popcorn. No ticket required. Call to find out title. ANIMÉ CLUB • THURSDAY • MAY 26, JUNE 30, JULY 28 & AUG. 25 • 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 13+. The animé club meets on the last Thursday of each month to watch and discuss Japanese animation, rated PG to TV-14. Talk about your favorite animé and manga. Free refreshments provided. TEENS PUBLISH • WEDNESDAYS • JUNE 1-29 & JULY 13-27 REGISTRATION BEGINS MAY 1 7th-12th graders. Do you love the idea of developing your novella, short story, graphic novel, illustrations, comics, verse work, or memoir? TEENS Publish is free and offers real world experience to aspiring writers and illustrators. This 8-week, writing program is led by author Molly Blaisdell (also writes as Cece Barlow), and by the end you will have a completed, polished piece. Upon approval of the editor, your piece might be published in the 2016 TEENS Publish anthology, and there will be an Author’s Release Party in September. Bring your pen, paper, laptop, etc. Library laptops are available on a first- come, first-served basis, please ask when you register and bring a USB flash drive. Limited to 20 people. COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |LARRY J. RINGER LIBRARY | 40 SUMMER READING PROGRAM • REGISTRATION: JUNE 1-JULY 31 All ages are invited to pick up a free reading log at the library to keep track of how many days you read this summer. Bring in your log for a prize when you reach 15 days and again when you finish at 30 days. Aug. 31 is the last day to collect prizes and certificates. STORYTIME • JUNE 6-JULY 28 Enjoy weekly stories, songs, games, crafts, parachutes, bubbles, puppets, and more for free. Pick the storytime that is right for you and your child. WIGGLE WORMS (babies/toddlers who can't sit still): Mon., 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. & Thu., 10 & 11 a.m. TODDLERS (2-3 years old): Wed., 10 a.m. FAMILY (all ages): Wed., 11 a.m. BABIES & BOOKS (babies who are content to sit in laps): Thu., 9:15 a.m. TWEEN ICE CREAM PARTY & BOOK SWAP • FRIDAY • JUNE 3 • 12:30-1:30 p.m. 5th-6th graders. Bring a teen/tween used or new book to trade with someone else and enjoy ice cream sundaes for free. BIG RIGS/SPORTS • SATURDAY • JUNE 4 • 9-11 a.m. All ages. There will be fire trucks, police cars, rescue dogs, military branches, and more. Join us to play sports games such as golf and football with our community helpers. Come and go. Free admission. DIY SPA • MONDAY • JUNE 6 • 6-8 p.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Ages 18 are invited to create your own facial masks and scrubs for free. EPIC ENTERTAINMENT/FUN ACTION • TUESDAY • JUNE 7 • 10-11 a.m. All ages can enjoy a high energy, interactive entertainment with songs, magic, and cartoon characters. This will be a free outdoor come and go event. No ticket required. BOOK BLAST • THURSDAYS • JUNE 9-JULY 28 • 2-3 p.m. REGISTRATION BEGINS MAY 1 3rd-4th graders. Book club with fun activities. TEEN/TWEEN: IMAGICATION • FRIDAY • JUNE 10 • 2-4 p.m. 5th-12th graders are invited to learn magic tricks for free. SAFARI WITH ELIZABETH KAHURA • TUESDAY • JUNE 14 • 10-11 a.m. Free to all ages. Storyteller Elizabeth Kahura will tell African safari tales. No ticket required. PILATES • WEDNESDAY • JUNE 15 • 6-7 p.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Ages 18+. Free beginner Pilates class. Yoga mat suggested but not required. Wear comfortable clothing or workout gear. TEEN/TWEEN: iDIRECT • SATURDAY • JUNE 18 • 1-5 p.m. 5th-12th graders. Free workshop. Participants will create a short stop-motion movie. |COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |LARRY J. RINGER LIBRARY 41 TEENS: LATE NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY • MONDAY • JUNE 20 • 7-11 p.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED 7th-12th graders. Library lock-in with games, movies, challenges, food and more! It's free. ANIMAL DAY • TUESDAY • JUNE 21 • 9-11 a.m. All ages can view mini horses, alpacas, and puppies. This will be a free outdoor come and go event. LITERACY STARTS AT BIRTH WORKSHOP • FRIDAY • JUNE 24 • 9:30-10:30 a.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Parent & Child (up to age 5). An engaging and active workshop filled with information and easy-to- use practices to develop language, and other early literacy skills, in children from birth to age five. Educators can use this workshop for CEUs as approved by your school director. Check with your school for more information. HAND LETTERING CLASS • SATURDAY • JUNE 25 • 2-4 p.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Ages 18+. Learn how to create beautiful lettering to use in a variety of ways for free. Supplies provided. TEEN/TWEEN: MUD WARS • MONDAY • JUNE 27 • 6-8 p.m. 5th-12th graders are invited to enjoy outside messy games. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. POSITIVE REPERCUSSIONS • TUESDAY • JUNE 28 • 10-11 a.m. All ages are invited for a Family Rhythm Jam with rhythm-based activities where everyone will get to play drums or other musical instruments. Come and go event. Free admission. TEEN ADVISORY BOARD 7th-12th graders. Interested in helping plan teen programs and events for the library? Then apply to be on the Teen Advisory Board. Applications are available at the library and online. Meetings are not mandatory, but if you attend you will receive one volunteer hour. Monday June 27, July 11 & 18 5-6 p.m. Monday June 20 6-7 p.m. Friday June 10 & July 15 1-2 p.m. Saturday June 18 12-1 p.m. Saturday July 9 1-2 p.m. BOARD GAME NIGHT FOR ADULTS • WEDNESDAY • JUNE 29 • 6-8 p.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Ages 18+ can play Apples to Apples, Settlers of Catan, and other games for free. Refreshments provided. TAMU CHEMISTRY ROAD SHOW • TUESDAY • JULY 5 • 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. TICKETS REQUIRED Ages 5+. Dr. Jim Pennington will demonstrate chemical reactions. Admission is free, but space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes before each performance. COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |LARRY J. RINGER LIBRARY | 42 RESUME CLASS • WEDNESDAY • JULY 6 • 6-7 p.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Ages 18+ can receive free tips, tricks and advice on how to produce a stellar resume to land a job. TWEENS: HOUR OF CODE • THURSDAY • JULY 7 • 4:30-6:30 p.m. 5th-6th graders can learn to make cool things on the computer with the Hour of Code™. Free introduction to computer programming. Bring your own laptop or use a library laptop. No special software required. GO VAN GOGHS • FRIDAY • JULY 8 • 10-11 a.m. Ages 5 and under are invited to enjoy art, songs, and activities for free. TEEN/TWEEN: PAINTING YOURSELF • SATURDAY • JULY 9 • 2-4 p.m. 5th-12th graders. Bring a shirt to paint. Free to participate. TEEN/TWEEN: IF YOU GIVE A TEEN A COOKIE • MONDAY • JULY 11 • 6-8 p.m. 5th-12th graders. Cookie decorating. All supplies provided. Free to participate. JURASSIC LIBRARY • TUESDAY • JULY 12 • 10-11:30 a.m. All ages. Dinosaur activities and puppet show. Come and go, free event. No ticket required. TEEN/TWEEN: WITHOUT MUSIC, LIFE WOULD b FLAT • FRIDAY • JULY 15 • 2-4 p.m. 5th-12th graders. Make a music video. If you play an instrument, bring it with you. BE THE NEXT BILL NYE • SATURDAY • JULY 16 • 10-11 a.m. All ages. Science experiments. Come and go, free event. No ticket required. COFFEE TASTING • SATURDAY • JULY 16 • 2-4 p.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Ages 18+ can taste different types of coffee for free. TEEN/TWEEN: AROUND THE YEAR IN 80 MINUTES • MONDAY • JULY 18 • 6-8 p.m. 5th-12th graders are invited to create seasonal crafts for free. All supplies provided. TAMU PHYSICS SHOW • TUESDAY • JULY 19 • 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. TICKETS REQUIRED Ages 5+ are invited to watch Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova demonstrate scientific experiments using physics. Free admission, but space limited. Tickets will be handed out starting 30 minutes before each show. TEDxLJRLibrary • SATURDAY • JULY 23 • 9-11 a.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Ages 16+. TEDx was created in the spirit of TED’s mission, “ideas worth spreading,” and supports independent organizers who want to create a TED-like event in their community. TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). The theme of the TED Talks and discussion is “The Power of Movement.” Refreshments provided. Free admission. COLORING FOR ADULTS • MONDAY • JULY 25 • 6-8 p.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Ages 18+. Coloring is a great way for adults to relax and reduce stress. Color and relax with us for free, no kids and no worries. Snacks provided. |COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |LARRY J. RINGER LIBRARY 43 TEEN/TWEEN POOL PARTY • MONDAY • JULY 25 • 7:30-9:30 p.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED 5th-12th graders. The final summer program for teens and tweens is our annual Teen/Tween Pool Party at Adamson Lagoon! Swimming and refreshments are free. Participants must attend at least two Bryan+College Station Public Library System teen or tween programs and have a signed permission slip. TAMU TREASURE HUNT • TUESDAY • JULY 26 • 10-11:30 a.m. All ages. An A&M themed treasure hunt in the library. Come and go, free event. No ticket required. REPTILE DAY • SATURDAY • JULY 30 • 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & 2-4 p.m. All ages can view snakes, lizards, and turtles. Reptile Hospice and Sanctuary of Texas will be at the library in both the morning and the afternoon. KnK Reptile Rescue will only be at the library in the morning. Come and go, free event. No ticket required. DOMINO’S DOUGH SHOW • TUESDAY • AUG. 2 • 10-11 a.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED All ages. Domino’s will bring pizza dough and show you how to throw it. There will be audience participation, followed by free pizza donated by Domino’s. TWEEN BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY • SATURDAY • AUG. 27 • 1:30-2:30 p.m. 5th-6th graders. Celebrate the end of summer and beginning of the new school year. Meet other kids your age. There will be some refreshments and small door prizes. COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |LARRY J. RINGER LIBRARY | Registration not reƋuired͘ &or more details͗ mrodgers@cstx.gov or 979.764.6371 Third Wednesday of each month from 9:30-11 a.m. in the Carter Creek Training Room (2200 N. Forest Pkwy.) FAMILY HISTORY COMPUTER USERS GROUP 979.764.6371 FAMILY HISTORY COMPUTER USERS GROUP 44 | COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 | LONG LIVE THE MONARCH 45COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 | LONG LIVE THE MONARCH | 46 SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR AGES 55+ HELP FOR IPAD USERS • THURSDAY, MAY 19 & TUESDAY, JUNE 7 • 9-10 a.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Need help with your iPad? Bring it with you to learn how to get the most out of technology. Register for free by calling 979.764.6351 or emailing mrodgers@cstx.gov. Class size limited. HELP FOR TABLET USERS • THURSDAY, MAY 19 & TUESDAY, JUNE 7 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Free help for Tablet users. Bring your TABLET and learn how to get the most out of technology. Class size limited. Register by calling 979.764.6351 or emailing mrodgers@cstx.gov. AMERICA’S FUTURE: WHAT SHOULD OUR BUDGET PRIORITIES BE? • WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 • 1:30-4 p.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED National Issues Forums (NIF) is about encouraging public deliberation around national issues of concern. This represents the first NIF offering open to the Brazos County community by a local representative. NIF issue guides will be provided to pre-registered attendees for reading in advance of forum, and coming prepared to discuss the three options, along with their drawbacks. Limited seating. Register for free by calling 979.764.6371 or email mrodgers@cstx.gov. 979.764.6351 1520 Rock Prairie Rd.cstx.gov/southwood SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER OFFICE HOURS: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CLOSED: May 30 & July 4 MINI CAMPS: Mon.-Fri., 1-5 p.m. SENIOR PROGRAM: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. |COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER For Southwood Community Center rental infomation, see page 54. 47 ICE CREAM SOCIAL • THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2-3 p.m. Cool off with a free ice cream sundae and learn important safety tips with the College Station Fire Department. WATERMELON SOCIAL • THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2-3 p.m. The College Station Police Department Community Enhancement Unit will share safety tips and awareness of the latest scams targeting the senior adult population. Free to join. CASINO DAY & LUNCH • WEDNESDAY, AUG. 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Try your luck and win prizes! Enjoy games and lunch with friends. Register for free by calling 979.764.6351 or email mrodgers@cstx.gov. WEEKLY ACTIVITIES FOR AGES 55+ We have a variety of weekly activities for seniors. Activities are free to those with a membership. DAILY ADMISSION: Resident: $2; Non-Resident : $4 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: Resident: $25; Non-Resident: $30 OPEN COMPUTER LAB • MONDAY-FRIDAY • 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Those with a senior annual membership are welcome to utilize the computer lab whenever a computer class isn’t in session. SIT & FIT • MONDAY, TUESDAY & THURSDAY • 12-1 p.m. A gentle exercise that features fat-burning aerobics and weight lifting while using a chair for support. FOREVERSIZE • MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY • 1:30-3 p.m. Foreversize encourages individuals to adopt healthy, lifestyle practices with helpful tips on nutrition and exercise. Class is held three times a week. BEGINNING LINE DANCE WORKSHOP • 1st, 2nd & 3rd MONDAYS • 10:30-11:30 a.m Learn the steps and terminology. Workshop is designed for beginners. GAME NIGHT • TUESDAYS • 7-9 p.m. Enjoy an evening of dominoes, cards, Mah Jongg and a variety of other games. LINE DANCING • TUESDAY & FRIDAY • 10:30-11:30 a.m. Looking for a fun way to exercise? Try line dancing! Dance to the hottest tunes and enjoy a low-impact, aerobic workout. CLASSIC COUNTRY AND BLUEGRASS JAM SESSION • TUESDAYS • 1:30-3:30 p.m. Like to listen to Bluegrass or play a string instrument? This jam session is for you! All levels welcome. LEARN TO PLAY 42 • WEDNESDAYS • 9:30-11:30 a.m. Become a pro at playing 42 with dominoes during these weekly, educational sessions. COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER | 48 42 DOMINOES • THURSDAYS • 9-11:30 a.m. 42 is often referred to as the "National Game of Texas". Beginner and experienced players are welcome. MAH JONGG • THURSDAYS • 9-11:30 a.m. Class designed for beginners. Learn how to play Mah Jongg, a game of skill, strategy and calculation. MOVIE & POPCORN • 3rd THURSDAY • 1-3 p.m. Enjoy newly released films and popcorn with friends for free. BRIDGE • FRIDAYS • 9-11:30 a.m. Beginners and experienced players are invited to play! No partner needed. SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE • LAST MONDAY • 10-11:30 a.m. The committee’s purpose is to address the needs of older adults living in College Station, and offers program and activity suggestions to the College Station Parks and Recreation Department. The Senior Advisory Committee meets the last Monday of each month and is made up of 15 members that serve three-year terms. Members are 55+ and residents of College Station. Visitors are welcome. BINGO & BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION • LAST FRIDAY • 1:30-2:30 p.m. Celebrate birthdays for the month with cake and bingo. Prizes awarded. AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM TEEN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM (TAP) • REGISTRATION BEGINS AUG. 1 We offer a supervised, engaging experience for 6th-8th graders every day after school. The center is a great place to meet up with friends to socialize, and participate in age appropriate activities and to work on homework. On CSISD early release days we will offer great escape field trips! Transportation is provided from Oakwood Intermediate, Cypress Grove and A&M Consolidated Middle School. Participants must have a paid semester fee and transportation waiver to ride. FALL SEMESTER: Aug. 22-Dec. 16, Mon.-Fri.: 3:45-6 p.m. All Day Program: Oct. 10-11, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Early Release Day: Dec. 20, 12:30-6 p.m. Closed: Sept. 5, Nov. 23-25 & Dec. 21-Jan. 4 SPRING SEMESTER: Jan. 5-May 19, Mon.-Fri.: 3:45-6 p.m. All Day Program: Feb. 20 & April 17, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed: Jan. 16, March 13-17, April 14 & May 22-30 SEMESTER FEES Resident & Non-Resident: $30 per semester Transportation: $45 per semester More after-school opportunities available at the Lincoln Recreation Center on page 36. |COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER 49 ͞Knce an ggie͕ alǁays an ggie͕͟ is a moƩo that transcends death and highlights the importance of being a member of the Aggie family. For more than ϯϬ years͕ Ĩormer students oĨ deǆas ΘD enǀisioned a Įnal resting Ɖlace that ǁould honor the eǆtraordinary bonds Ĩormed by ggies͘ s a result͕ the City oĨ College ^tation collaborated ǁith deǆas ΘD to build the Aggie Field of Honor and Memorial Cemetery to commemorate fallen Aggies and their loved ones. dhe beautiĨully landscaƉed Demorial Cemetery coǀers ϱϲ acres and Ĩeatures a commiƩal shelter͕ inĨormation center͕ columbarium͕ and standard burial plots. Another 20 acres are dedicated to the Aggie Field oĨ ,onor to reŇect the greatness͕ loyalty͕ and the connection that binds Aggies together. The Field of Honor features the Spirit Gate, which is oriented toward Kyle Field to honors the life and spirit of those who have passed. The Spirit of Aggieland travels in a ceremonial way from campus to the Aggie Field of ,onor through this Įnal gateǁay͘ You only need to be an Aggie in heart and spirit to purchase a plot in the Aggie Field of Honor and Memorial Cemetery. Anyone who has a love for the uniǀersity͕ its traditions͕ and our community is ǁelcome͘ &or more inĨormation͕ ǀisit fieldofhonor.cstx.gov or call ϵϳϵ͘ϳϲϰ͘ϱϬϰϵ͘ “Let us hold our lives to the light of those who walked before us, remembering the footprints they left behind and preserving the pathways they created.” -Jack Fritts ‘53 To purchase a space or plot at the Memorial Cemetery or in the Aggie &ield oĨ ,onor͕ contact dministratiǀe Support Supervisor Andrea Lauer at ϵϳϵ͘ϳϲϰ͘ϱϬϰϵ Ĩor an aƉƉointment͘ PaƉerǁorŬ ǁill need to be Įnaliǌed at the ParŬs Θ Recreation Kĸce aŌer the lot or space is selected. MUNICIPAL SECTIONS ^tandard ^Ɖace ;ϰΖ ǆ ϵΖͿ ͮ Ψϭ͕ϰϱϬ Columbaria Niche ;ϭϮΗ ǆ ϭϮΗ ǆ ϭϮΗͿ ΨϴϮϱ Infant Space ;ϰΖ ǆ ϱΖͿ ͮ ΨϮϮϬ AGGIE FIELD OF HONOR Standard Space (4' x 9') | $3,000 Columbaria Niche ;ϭϮΗ ǆ ϭϮΗ ǆ ϭϮΗͿ ͮ Ψϭ͕ϲϱϬ PRICING & REGULATIONS COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |AGGIE FIELD OF HONOR | 50 University Park 300 Park Road Steeplechase Park 301 Westridge Drive Lick Creek Park 13600 East Rock Prairie Road • 515.5 acres • Off-leash park, but your dog is required to be under voice control • 3.5 miles of marked nature / bike trails •• Great for hiking, bird watching, equestrian activities and nature study • 1.5 acres • Fenced, off-leash park • Wash and hydration station Nearby amenities: • Playground • Basketball court•• Picnic shelter • 4 acres• Fenced, off-leash park with small and large dog areas• Swimming ponds• Agility obstacle course • Wash and hydration station Nearby amenities:Nearby amenities:• Playground• Jogging / walking loop• Picnic shelter University Park 300 Park Road Steeplechase Park 301 Westridge Drive Lick Creek Park 13600 East Rock Prairie Road • 515.5 acres• Off-leash park, but your dog is required to be under voice control • 3.5 miles of marked nature / bike trails •• Great for hiking, bird watching, equestrian activities and nature study • 1.5 acres • Fenced, off-leash park • Wash and hydration station Nearby amenities:• Playground • Basketball court •• Picnic shelter • 4 acres• Fenced, off-leash park with small and large dog areas• Swimming ponds• Agility obstacle course • Wash and hydration station Nearby amenities:Nearby amenities: • Playground• Jogging / walking loop• Picnic shelter DOG PARKS |COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |DOG PARKS 51 DOG PARK RULES Park hours are sunrise to sunset. Dogs while in heat shall not be permitted to use the park. Dogs younger than four months of age are not allowed in off-leash parks. Any dog over four months of age must be rabies vac- cinated and registered with Brazos County. Registration tags can be purchased through your vet or the Ag- gieland Humane Society. Your dog must wear their current county and rabies vac- cination tags. Registration shall cover a period of one year from date of issuance, in conjunction with the date of rabies vaccination. It is unlawful to have animals at large. At large means to be free of physical restraint beyond the boundaries of the owner’s premises or designated dog parks. It is unlawful for any person to fail to clean up after their pet on public property. Acts of aggression against other dogs are prohibited. Dogs must be removed if uncontrollable. Handlers must stop dogs from digging holes in the park and cover up any holes created by their dogs. For more City of College Station park rules, see page 57. COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |DOG PARKS | University Park 300 Park Road Steeplechase Park 301 Westridge Drive Lick Creek Park 13600 East Rock Prairie Road • 515.5 acres • Off-leash park, but your dog is required to be under voice control • 3.5 miles of marked nature / bike trails •• Great for hiking, bird watching, equestrian activities and nature study • 1.5 acres • Fenced, off-leash park • Wash and hydration station Nearby amenities: • Playground • Basketball court•• Picnic shelter • 4 acres• Fenced, off-leash park with small and large dog areas• Swimming ponds• Agility obstacle course • Wash and hydration station Nearby amenities:Nearby amenities:• Playground• Jogging / walking loop• Picnic shelter 52 ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCES The following City of College Station ordinances are to be observed by all pet owners and are enforceable through the courts. All breaches are subject to nes not to exceed $500. 1. Any dog, cat or ferret over four months of age must be rabies vaccinated and registered with Brazos County. Registration tags can be purchased through your veterinarian or the Aggieland Humane Society. The animal must wear its current county and rabies vaccination tags. 2. Registration shall cover a period of one year from date of issuance, in conjunction with the date of rabies vaccination. 3. It is an oense to have pets at large. At large means to be free of physical restraint beyond the boundaries of the owner’s premises. 4. It is an oense to allow an animal to make excessive noise by barking, howling, screeching, etc. 5. When not on your property, clean up after your pet. 6. Any animal impounded will be held for a minimum of 72 hours. All fees (impound fee, county registration and rabies shot fee, if needed) must be paid before an animal can leave the humane society. 7. A permit is required for more than four dogs and/or cats. Contact CSPD Animal Control. 8. It is an oense to keep or harbor any wild animal within city limits without a state permit. 9. It’s unlawful to leave an animal enclosed in a parked vehicle or enclosed trailer in a manner that subjects the animal to extreme temperatures that could adversely aect the animal’s health, safety and welfare. 10. It’s unlawful for a person to transport an animal in an open bed pickup or atbed truck on a public street or highway, unless the animal is secured in a kennel or restrained using a tether that is cross-tied to prevent the animal from falling or jumping from the vehicle or strangling on a single leash. For a complete list of animal control ordinances, visit cstx.gov/animalcontrol. • Register your pet. A county tag provides a 24-hour hotline for lost and found pets. • Notify the Aggieland Humane Society if your pet changes owners or if you’ve changed addresses or phone numbers. Don’t forget to give them your cell or work numbers too. • Humane, live traps for skunks, raccoons, opossums, cats and dogs are available from CSPD Animal Control. • If you are scratched or bitten by an animal, report it to CSPD at 979.764.3600. • If a stray animal enters your property, you may contact CSPD Animal Control to have it removed. • Supervise children and pets playing together. • Consult with your veterinarian about needed vaccinations and heart worm/ea/tick preventions. • Ensure that your pet is properly cared for when you have to leave town. HELPFUL TIPS For a complete list of animal control ordinances, visit cstx.gov/animalcontrol. |COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCES 53 FACILITY RENTALS RENTAL INFORMATION Looking for the perfect place to have your next gathering or athletic event? We have a variety of recreation centers, meeting rooms, park pavilions, pools, athletic fields and many other facilities available for rent. FACILITY RENTALS Rentals are on a first-come, first-served basis. Facilities will not be held without proper documentation and deposit. PAVILION RENTALS Pavilions may be used if they are not rented, but no access will be allowed to kitchens or restrooms. Reservations can be made by visiting the Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Office on weekdays from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. FIELD & PAVILION RENTAL DEADLINES Monday-Thursday rentals must be made no later than 12 p.m. one business day prior to the desired reservation date. Friday-Sunday rentals must be made no later than 3 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the desired reservation date. DEPOSITS A security deposit is required for rentals. Portions or all of the deposit will be forfeited if damage, extra maintenance, or extraordinary cleanup occurs as a result of rental. Deposits will be refunded on the following conditions: (1) Terms of your rental have been met, (2) Facilities are left in good condition, or (3) Cancellation procedures have been followed. CANCELLATION & REFUNDS Customers must cancel three days prior to the rental date to be eligible for a refund. If a cancellation is made fewer than three days prior to rental date, deposits will be forfeited. Refunds are processed within two weeks of request by check. No cash refunds will be issued. For more information, call 979.764.3486. ATHLETIC FIELDS 979.764.3486 | cstx.gov/rentals Brian Bachmann Community Park ..........................6 baseball & 2 athletic fields Wayne Smith Athletic Complex ..........................................3 baseball fields Stephen C. Beachy Central Park ...........................3 athletic & 4 softball fields Veterans Park & Athletic Complex ..........................11 athletic & 5 softball fields Bee Creek Park ......................2 softball fields Lemontree Park .......................1 softball field Luther Jones Park ....................1 softball field TOTAL available fields to rent .................16 athletic, 9 baseball & 13 softball NON-RESIDENT & RESIDENT RATES Field Rental ~ one field, all day ................$200 Field Rental ~ one field, up to 5 hours ..$40/ hour Field Rental ~ deposit ...........................Varies Lights for Field Rental ~ one field .......$30 / hour Game Prep Fee ~ one field ......................$100 Bee Creek Batting Cage Rental ..........$15 / hour In addition to rental fees, a deposit will be charged and paid by the renter in advance of tournaments. The deposit is $500 per complex. Additional fees may be assessed to the renter, depending on the length and type of tournament, to cover expenses for the city to facilitate the tournament. Game field prep and light fees are included in all-day rentals but not in hourly rentals. COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |FACILITY RENTALS | 54 LINCOLN RECREATION CENTER 979.764.3779 | cstx.gov/lincolncenter The Lincoln Recreation Center is located on the corner of Holleman Drive and Eleanor Street near College Station’s Historic Southside District. It can accommodate indoor and outdoor social gatherings, volleyball and basketball competitions, and small to large meetings. A community room, multi-purpose room, game room and gymnasium are also available to rent. The outdoor area is perfect for special events and includes a seasonal splash park, bench tables and playground. Parking lot has 120 spaces and five handicap spots. RENTAL RATES: Gym ~ per day, 8-hour block (deposit) Non-Resident ......................................$360 Resident ............................................$300 Half Court ~ per hour, 4-hour max Non-Resident ........................................$60 Resident ..............................................$50 Full Court ~ per hour, 4-hour max Non-Resident ........................................$90 Resident ..............................................$75 Gym Event ~ per chair Non-Resident .....................................$1.00 Resident ...........................................$0.50 All Day Usage ~ 4+ hours Non-Resident ......................................$420 Resident ............................................$350 Concession Usage Non-Resident ........................................$36 Resident ..............................................$30 Game / Multi-purpose Room ~ 4-hr. min (Deposit) Non-Resident ...........................$60/hr ($200) Resident .................................$50/hr ($200) Community Room ~ per hour, 3-hr. max (Deposit) Non-Resident ...............................$60 ($200) Resident .....................................$50 ($200) Kitchen Fee Non-Resident ........................................$30 Resident ..............................................$25 Special Event Fee (funerals, weddings, parties) Non-Resident ......................................$425 Resident ............................................$350 Gym or Room Transfer / Cancellation Fee Non-Resident & Resident .........1/3 of Rental Fee Rooms are subject to an after-hour charge of $20 per hour. The after-hour charge is based on any request to use facilities beyond normal operating hours. The special event fee includes the rental of the gym, community room, sound system and 450 chairs. SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER 979.764.6351 | cstx.gov/southwood The Southwood Community Center is conveniently located in the Brian Bachmann Community Park at 1520 Rock Prairie Rd. The center is a great choice for your next birthday party, dance, family reunion or corporate meeting. It includes a meeting room, game room, computer lab, and a kitchen with an ice machine. RENTAL RATES: Meeting Room ~ per hour (deposit) Non-Resident ...............................$60 ($200) Resident .....................................$50 ($200) Game/Dance Room ~ per hour (deposit) Non-Resident ...............................$90 ($200) Resident .....................................$75 ($200) WOLF PEN CREEK PARK 979.764.3408 | cstx.gov/wolfpen The premier concert venue in the Brazos Valley, the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater located at 1015 Colgate Dr., is capable of hosting more than 7,500 patrons and boasts quality shows, beautiful grounds and down-home hospitality. The Green Room features a balcony overlooking Wolf Pen Creek, space for formal catering preparations, a full-sized refrigerator and an ice machine. Amphitheater ~ per day Private (Mon.-Thu.) ...............................$500 Private (Fri.-Sun.) .................................$600 |COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |FACILITY RENTALS 55 Non-commercial - benefit (Mon.-Thu.) .......$750 Non-commercial - benefit (Fri.-Sun.) .........$900 Professional/Commercial (Mon.-Thu.) ......$1,000 Professional/Commercial (Fri.-Sun.) ........$1,200 Green Room Non-commercial 0-4 hrs. (5-12 hrs.) (Mon.-Thu.) ....$150 ($300) Non-commercial 0-4 hrs. (5-12 hrs.) (Fri.-Sun.) ......$200 ($400) Commercial 0-4 hrs. (5-12 hrs.) (Mon.-Thu.) ....$200 ($400) Commercial 0-4 hrs. (5-12 hrs.) (Fri.-Sun.) ......$250 ($500) The Plaza Mon.-Thu. ..........................................$150 Fri.-Sun. ............................................$200 Festival Site Private (Mon.-Thu.) ...............................$200 Private (Fri.-Sun.) .................................$300 Non-commercial - benefit (Mon.-Thu.) .......$400 Non-commercial - benefit (Fri.-Sun.) .........$500 Professional/Commercial (Mon.-Thu.) ........$600 Professional/Commercial (Fri.-Sun.) ..........$700 Deposit .......................................$200-$600 Other Non-Typical Events ...Rate based on event Alcohol Surcharge for any Function ...........$55 A percentage of ticketing and fees for service personnel and vending charges will be added for Wolf Pen Creek Park rentals. A percentage of the gate will be negotiated for commercial events. Non-commercial is defined as nonprofit, student, civic or private. Security deposits are based upon participants/attendees. ADAMSON LAGOON POOL979. 764.3735 I cstx.gov/pools Adamson Lagoon Pool is an Olympic-sized swimming pool, located at 1900 Anderson, with two large water slides and a separate baby pool. Facilities include aquatic offices, bathhouse and concessions. The tropical atmosphere in this mini-water park provides a pleasant and safe environment. Pool Reservations (Two Hours) Non-Resident ............................... $420-$960 Resident ..................................... $350-$800 Pavilion/Table Reservations Limit 3 tables per pavilion party: $20 per table. Must pay fee and admission. CINDY HALLARAN POOL979.764.3787 I cstx.gov/pools Cindy Hallaran Pool is a 25-yard, zero-depth swimming pool, located 1600 Rock Prairie Rd., with a beach entry in the shallow end that gently slopes to an overall depth of 4 feet in the deep end. The shallow pool provides a pleasant and safe environment, especially for families with younger children. Pool Reservations (Two Hours) Non-Resident ...................................... $300 Resident ............................................ $250 Pavilion/Table Reservations Limit 3 tables per pavilion party: $20 per table. Must pay fee and admission. THOMAS POOL979. 764.3721 I cstx.gov/pools Thomas Pool is a 25-meter swimming pool, located at 1300 James Pkwy., that includes a small tube slide and deep end. Tucked into a quiet neighborhood park, the pool provides a pleasant and safe environment. Pool Reservations (Two Hours) Non-Resident ...................................... $300 Resident ............................................ $250 Pavilion/Table Reservations Limit 3 tables per pavilion party: $20 per table. Must pay fee and admission. COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |FACILITY RENTALS | 56 PAV ILION RENTALS MA X O C C U P A N C Y PA R K I N G S P A C E S MO N D A Y - T H U R S D A Y FR I D A Y - S U N D A Y , HO L I D A Y S MO N D A Y - T H U R S D A Y FR I D A Y - S U N D A Y , HO L I D A Y S AMENITIES NEARBY NAME, LOCATION NONRESIDENT RESIDENT Bee Creek Bee Creek Park1900 Anderson Street 100 100 $180 $240 ΨϭϱϬ $200 Electricity, Water, BBQ pit, Picnic tables (12) Playground, Pool, Tennis, Restrooms, ^oŌball$200 deposit $200 deposit W.A. Tarrow Lincoln Recreation Cntr107 Holleman Drive 100 319 $180 $240 ΨϭϱϬ $200 Basketball court Playground, Sidewalks, Spray park $200 deposit $200 deposit Oaks Oaks Park1601 Stallings Drive 40 ϮϱͲϯϬ $180 $240 ΨϭϱϬ $200 Electricity, Water, Restrooms, BBQ pit, Picnic tables ;ϱͿ Playground, Basketball, Volleyball $200 deposit $200 deposit Crompton Crompton Park201 Holleman Drive W. 100 49 $210 $270 Ψϭϳϱ ΨϮϮϱ Electricity, Water, Restrooms, BBQ pit, Picnic tables (10) Pond, Jog/Walk Trails, Basketball $200 deposit $200 deposit Central S.C. Beachy Central Park1000 Krenek Tap Road 200 100 $300 $360 ΨϮϱϬ $300 Electricity, Water, Restrooms, Kitchen, BBQ pit, Picnic tables (21) Playground, Nature drails͕ Pond͕ ^oŌball͕ Volleyball, Tennis, Basketball$200 deposit $200 deposit Bachmann B.B. Community Park1600 Rock Prairie Road 300 200 $300 $360 ΨϮϱϬ $300 Electricity, Water, Restrooms, Kitchen, BBQ pit, Picnic tables (24) Playground, Volleyball, Baseball, Horseshoe pits, Tennis, Pool$200 deposit $200 deposit American Veterans Park & Cmplx3101 Harvey Road ϱϬϬ 423 $420 $480 ΨϯϱϬ $400 Electricity, Water, Stage, Restrooms, Kitchen, BBQ pit, Picnic tables (48) Playground, Trails, ^oŌball͕ thletic &ields $400 deposit $400 deposit HOST A PARTY! RENT A PARK/POOL PAVILION BY CALLING 979.764.3486. Pavilions are rated per day. Reservations are all-day and on a first-come, first-served basis. Fees must be paid in full at the time of reservation. Deposits will be refunded if facilities are left clean and free of damage. Reservations canceled within seven days prior to the rental date will incur a $20 cancellation fee. PAVILION RENTALS |COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |PAVILION RENTALS 57 Community park curfews are 1-5 a.m. Neighborhood park curfews are 11 p.m.-5 a.m. No campfires allowed without prior approval. No dunking booths, hot air balloons, pony rides, or livestock without prior approval. Tents must be pre-approved and location coordinated with Parks staff. Pavilions may be used if they are not rented; however, no access will be allowed into kitchen or restroom facilities. Athletic Fields must be reserved separately from Pavilion Rentals. This must be done through the Stephen C. Beachy Central Park office, 1000 Krenek Tap Road or 979.764.3486. Dogs are to be kept under restraint at all times. Dogs may only be without a leash at the two designated dog parks or at Lick Creek Park where the dog is required to be under voice control. All wildlife in city parks is protected. It is unlawful to cut or destroy vegetation. All vehicles must park in designated areas on pavement only. It is unlawful to wade or swim in park ponds. All firearms, airguns, crossbows, and bows and arrows are prohibited. It is unlawful to litter in city parks. Non-city-related advertising in city parks is prohibited. Any person wishing to sell any items (food, drinks, shirts, caps, etc.) in a park must apply for a Park Vendor’s Permit at the Parks and Recreation Office 979.764.3410 and possibly a Health Permit from the Brazos County Health Department 979.361.4450. No off-road vehicles are allowed in city parks. Golfing or (practice) driving of golf balls in the parks is prohibited. Please obey all “FIELDS CLOSED” signs. Glass bottles and containers are prohibited. Alcohol may be consumed in city parks by adults 21 years of age or older. If you have a function where alcohol is served, neither the alcohol nor anything else can be sold without a TABC license. Fishing in park ponds is free and open to the public. Texas Community Fishing Lake special regulations, as well as statewide regulations, apply to all city ponds. For special and statewide regulations, fishing license information, and daily bag limits, contact Texas Parks and Wildlife. PARK RULES COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |PARK RULES | COMPUTER CLUB FOR SENIORS May 4 – Digital Photography June 1 – Google Search July 6 – Google Maps Aug. 3 – Security Tips First Wednesday of the month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Registration not required. For more details, contact Marci Rodgers at mrodgers@cstx.gov or 979.764.6371 58 PARKS FINDER Adamson Lagoon Cindy Hallaran Pool Natatorium Thomas Pool Central Park Oce Larry J. Ringer Library Lincoln Recreation Center Southwood Center, Skate Park A&M Consol. High School A&M Consol. Middle School College Hills Elementary College Station Middle School Cypress Grove Intermediate Forest Ridge Elementary Oakwood Intermediate Pebble Creek Elementary Rock Prairie Elementary South Knoll Elementary Southwood Valley Elementary College Station High School Creek View Elementary Greens Prairie Elementary 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 |COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |MAP OF PARKS & FACILITIES 59 Anderson 8.94 • • ø ø ø ø ø ø 30 Arboretum (Bee Creek) 17.00 • ø ø 237 Barracks Park 7.32 ø ø ø 7 Bee Creek 26.50 • • • ø ø ø ø • • ø • Billie Madeley 5.14 ø 2 Brian Bachmann 44.70 • ø • ø ø ø • • • • ø • 544 Brison 9.20 ø ø 10 Brothers Pond 16.12 ø ø ø ø ø • ø ø ø ø Carter’s Crossing 7.34 ø ø ø Castlegate 8.26 ø ø ø ø • ø ø • Castlerock 5.86 ø ø ø • ø ø Cove of Nantucket 3.92 ø Creek View 14.01 ø ø ø ø • ø • • 7 Crescent Pointe 5.00 ø Cy Miller 2.50 ø ø ø Eastgate 1.80 ø Edelweiss 12.30 ø ø ø ø ø ø ø ø ø 10 Edelweiss Gartens 13.60 ø ø • ø • ø Emerald Forest 4.59 ø • • • Gabbard 10.67 ø ø ø ø ø • ø ø Georgie K. Fitch 11.30 ø ø ø ø • • ø ø Hensel (TAMU) 29.70 • ø • ø ø ø ø ø 70 Jack & Dorothy Miller 10.00 • ø ø ø ø ø • ø ø ø John Crompton 15.26 • • • ø ø ø ø ø 50 Lemontree 15.40 • ø ø ø ø ø • 37 Lick Creek 515.54 ø ø 60 Lions 1.50 ø • • 10 Longmire 4.16 ø ø Luther Jones 1.80 ø ø Merry Oaks 4.60 ø ø ø • ø Oaks 7.50 • • ø ø ø ø • ø Parkway 1.90 ø ø ø Pebble Creek 10.20 ø ø ø ø ø • ø ø ø Phillips Park 3.76 • ø Raintree 13.00 ø ø ø ø ø Richard Carter 7.14 ø ø ø Sandstone 15.21 ø ø ø ø ø ø ø ø ø ø 48 Southern Oaks 14.49 ø ø ø ø ø ø Southwest 9.42 ø ø ø • ø Steeplechase 9.00 ø ø ø ø • • S.C. Beachy Central 47.20 • • • ø • ø ø ø • ø • • • • ø 297 Thomas 16.10 • ø ø ø • ø ø ø • ø • 27 University 10.20 ø ø • ø ø • 22 Veterans Athletic 150.00 • • ø ø ø ø • • 1,269 W.A.Tarrow (Lincoln Cnt) 21.26 • • • ø • ø ø ø • ø • ø 319 Wallace Lake 1.84 ø ø • • 20 Windwood 1.37 ø ø ø ø • Wolf Pen Creek 47.14 • • ø • ø ø • ø 66 Woodcreek 6.60 ø • ø ø ø • Woodland Hills 14.40 ø ø • ø • 23 24 25 26 272829 30 31 32 333435 36 37 38 394041 42 43 44 454647 48 49 50 515253 54 55 56 575859 60 61 62 636465 66 67 686970 71 72 Visit cstx.gov/parks for a digital listing of the amenities and offerings at all of our parks and other facilities.•Lighted Area � Unlighted Area COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER GUIDE 2016 |MAP OF PARKS & FACILITIES | AC R E A G E RE S T R O O M S SH E L T E R PA V I L I O N PI C N I C U N I T PL A Y U N I T OP E N P L A Y A R E A NA T U R E T R A I L JO G / W A L K T R A I L EX E R C I S E S T A T I O N BA S K E T B A L L SO C C E R F I E L D SO F T B A L L F I E L D BA S E B A L L F I E L D TE N N I S C O U R T VO L L E Y B A L L PO O L / S P L A S H P A D PA R K I N G S P A C E S PO N D Friday, May 27 7:30 p.m. – Gates open 8:30 p.m. – Movie begins cstx.gov/movies • 979.764.3486Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater Guests may bring their own refreshments. Coolers must be 48 quarts or smaller. Alcohol an d g l a s s c o n t a i n e r s a r e n o t a l l o w e d . P e t s a r e w e l c o m e . Friday, June 24 8 p.m. – Gates 0pen 9 p.m. – Movie begins 7:30 p.m. – Gates open 8:30 p.m. – Movie begins Friday, Aug. 12 Free Admission!