Tulare Express Track Team
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Tulare Express Track Team
2014 Tulare Activity Directory Quickfind Community Numbers EMERGENCY Police Business Tulare Transit Dial-a-Ride Tulare Klub Kaos Tulare Parks & Recreation Tulare Public Library Graffiti Hotline Alcoholics Anonymous National Council of Alcohol & Dependence For Your Information Tulare Community Literacy Program PIZZA Domino’s Papa Murphy’s Pizza Hut Me-N-Ed’s V.I.P. Round Table Time Out Fun Center You-Be’s U-Bake Theaters Encore (live performances) Galaxy Theater Regal Cinema on Mooney Regal Cinema on Bridge 911 684-4238 686-0454 688-5706 685-1163 684-4316 685-2341 685-2300 747-1277 Drug 688-2994 685-5656 Fun Activities Big Bounce Time Out Fun Park Tulare Cycle Park Tulare BMX Racing Roller Towne Visalia Lanes Adventure Park Hanford Adventure Park Visalia 739-7716 685-0322 685-0503 627-1795 733-7474 625-0322 582-6000 635-7275 Sports Card Collecting Sports Card Heaven 685-2680 Schools Alpine Vista Cherry Cypress Garden 686-8583 Heritage 688-8994 Kohn 686-3352 Lincoln 684-1381 Live Oak 688-2011 Los Tules 686-2222 Maple 685-0322 Mission Valley 688-2997 Mulcahy Pleasant Roosevelt Wilson Western Union Mission Oak 688-0706 684-7469 741-9989 Other Important Numbers 741-7294 685-1132 687-3135 685-7320 685-7290 685-7330 685-7360 685-7340 685-7350 685-7310 687-3156 685-7270 685-7396 Student Editors: 685-7250 Brandy Gomar 685-7300 Chanelle Cox 685-7280 Sophie Miller 685-7260 686-8751 Teacher, Sharla Ashburn 686-4761 687-7308 The Tulare City School District _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Movie Rentals Downtown News Credits The Tulare Activity Directory was compiled and designed by the Honors Core Class at: Live Oak Middle School 980 North Laspina Tulare, CA 93274 (209) 685-7310 Please make any inquiries to this address. neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity represented in this document. The distribution of this material is provided as a community service. _____________________________________ 686-9195 _____________________________________ ____________________________________ ___________________________________ ____________________________________ Printing paid by Tulare City Schools ACTIVITY ACTIVITY FINDER TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Acting, Art & Music 11 Encore Kids Stages Tulare Palette Club Baseball 2 2 Tulare Softball Association ASA Little Sluggers K.I.D.S. Tball Tulare Recreation & Parks Little League Baseball Babe Ruth Basketball 33 Afterschool ABL League Tulare Recreation & Parks K.I.D.S. Basketball Tulare Recreation & Parks Tulare Youth Basketball Central California A.A.U. Boxing 44 Tulare Athletic Club Vaya con Dios Boxing Club Camp 5 Riverway Ranch Camp Winter, Spring, Summer Camps Tulare Recreation & Parks Camp 6 6 YMCA Camps Church Youth Groups 77 Portuguese Youth Group of St. Aloysius St. Aloysius Junior High Youth Group Tulare First Assembly of God Bethel Assembly of God 88 The Salvation Army The River 99 Tulare First Baptist Wayside Church of the Nazarene Dance & Cheer 10 10 YMCA Cheerleading, Tumbling, Ballet, Hip-Hop Football 11 11 Tulare Youth Football Tulare Youth Athletic Association Punt, Pass & Kick Fun Parks 12 12 Time Out Fun Park Tulare BMX Racing Golf 13 Just For Kids 14 14 Presports Tulare Recreation & Parks Martial Arts 15 15 Tulare Karate & Kung Fu School of Martial Arts American Martial Arts YMCA Karate & Judo Scouting 16 16 Cub Scouts Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Skating 17 17 YMCA Skate Camp Soccer 18 18 Afterschool Soccer League Tulare Recreation & Parks “Little Kickers” Tulare Recreation & Parks American Youth Soccer Organization YMCA Soccer Swimming 19 19 Instructional Swim Tulare Recreation & Parks TNT Swim Club Tennis Instruction 20 Tulare Recreation & Parks Tulare Express Track Team 21 Tulare Public Library 22 Tutoring 2323-24 23 Tulare City School Tutoring/Homework Services Tutoring Assistance Program 25 Volleyball 26 Volleyb all Wrestling 227 Tulare Titans Wrestling Club TYAA Wrestling Team Youth Activities 228 Tulare Recreation & Parks KLUB KAOS Teen Fest Youth Center 229 Tulare Recreation & Parks B.E.S.T. Clubs Summer Neighborhood Recreation Centers Youth Clubs 30 30 Tulare County 4-H Police Explorers Youth Opportunities 3 31 Tulare Recreation & Parks Super Sitter C.P.R. for Kids Volunteen Program CSET Opportunities Youth Services 32 Services Big Brothers/Big Sisters Tulare Youth Service Bureau The Treasure Box Summer Food Service Program Zumba 33 YMCA Zumba ORGANIZATION FINDER Organizations Alphabetically Adult Tutoring American Martial Arts American Soccer Organization Babe Ruth Big Brothers/Big Sisters Boy Scouts Camp COTYAC C-SET Opportunities Cub Scouts Encore Kids Girl Scouts Little League Baseball Police Explorers Riverway Ranch Camp School of Martial Arts Stages Stallions Wrestling Summer Day Camps Summer Food Service Program The Treasure Box (Valley Christian Church) Time Out Fun Center TNT Swim Club Tulare Athletic Club Tulare BMX Tulare City Schools Tutoring/Homework Services Tulare County 4-H Tulare Express Track Team Tulare Karate & Kung Fu Tulare Palette Club Tulare Public Library Tulare Titans Wrestling Club Tulare Youth Athletic Association Tulare Youth Basketball Central California A.A.U. Tulare Youth Softball Association ASA Tulare Youth Football Tulare Youth Service Bureau Tutoring TYAA Wresting Team Volleyball Page Page Tulare Recreation & Parks 14 15 18 2 31 16 6 29 16 1 16 2 28 5 15 1 25 5 31 31 12 19 4 12 23-24 28 21 15 1 23 25 11 3 2 11 31 23 26 24 Afterschool ABL League (Basketball) Afterschool Soccer League B.E.S.T. Clubs of Tulare C.P.R. for Kids Golf Instructional Swim K.I.D.S. Basketball Klub Kaos Little Kickers (soccer) Little Sluggers K.I.D.S. Tball Presports Punt, Pass and Kick Super Sitter Summer Neighborhood Recreation Center Teen Fest Tennis Instruction Tulare Public Library Tutoring Assistance Program Volunteen Program Winter, Spring and Summer Camps 3 18 27 29 13 19 3 26 18 2 14 11 29 27 26 20 22 25 29 5 Y.M.C.A. Y.M.C.A. Camps Dance & Cheer Judo Skate Camp Soccer Zumba Church Youth Groups Bethel Assembly of God Portuguese Youth Group of St. Aloysius The River St. Aloysius Junior High Youth Group The Salvation Army Tulare First Assembly of God Tulare First Baptist Wayside Church of the Nazarene 6 10 15 17 18 31 8 7 9 7 8 7 9 9 Acting, Art & Music Encore Kids Contact: Susan Burley Phone: 289-2994 Location: 324 S. N Street, Tulare Times: Mondays and Thursdays From 5:15-6:45 P.M. August to May Ages: Third through 8th grade Fees: $150.00 per year (includes Tshirt, uniform, and materials) Description: Auditioned group of students who perform prior to every show the theatre does during the year, including community events, clubs, and annual Spring trip which includes performing at Disneyland. The group covers stage presence, singing, acting, choreography, and professionalism in all areas. Stages Contact person: Susan Burley Phone: 289-2994 Location: 324 S. N Street, Tulare Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7PM Ages: Second grade through High School Fees: $100.00 per year (includes T-shirt and materials) Description: Drama workshop, which includes acting, some singing and choreography, stagecraft, theatre history. This group performs twice a year, in November and March with their productions. Website: www.tulareencoretheatre.org Both of these groups are sponsored by our local community theatre- Encore Theatre Company. For more information about what the theatre provides and the show season, please call 686-1300 and leave a message or check out our website: www.tulareencoretheatre.org Website: www.tulareencoretheatre.org Tulare Palette Club P.O. Box 1073 Tulare, CA 93275 * Meetings: held 3rd Friday at 7pm Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sept and Nov * Art Demonstrations: public welcome * Annual Spring Art Show, May * Location: Tulare Historical Museum 444 W. Tulare Ave., Tulare Membership: Couples $30 Individual $25 Visitors $5 per meeting * Information Sylvia Foreman 688-9233 Acting Art and Music Page 1 Baseball Little Sluggers K.I.D.S. Tee Ball Tulare Recreation & Parks Contact: Ray Baradat Phone: 684-4313 Location: Garden School Times: April-May Ages: 4-8 Fees: $31.00/$29.00 ($28.00 Early Bird/2 or more children) Description: For fun and familiarizing the children with the fundamentals of baseball. Is your winter sport soccer? See page 18. Babe Ruth Web site: www.tularebaseball.com Contact: Tracy Miller Phone: 936-7580 Location: Tulare Baseball Park 1000 North “H”St. Sign ups: Ballpark in Tulare, Four Saturdays in March Games from April-May Ages: 13-15 Fees: $85.00 Description: Higher level of competitive baseball played. Everyone plays, no cuts off team. Page 2 Baseball Tulare Softball Association (ASA) Contact: Amanda Carlson Phone: 901-3745 Location: Tulare Veterans Memorial Park 300 S. Laspina Times: Mon-Sat Ages: 4-14 Fees: 4 to 6 years $65/7-14 $75 Sign Ups: Call contact person Description: Levels of play from beginner T-ball to advanced softball. Cal Ripkin Baseball Web site: www.tularebaseball.com Contact: Brett Miller 679-2675 Darin Poston 280-7114 Location: Tulare Baseball Park, 1000 North “H” Street Sign ups: Ballpark in Tulare, Four Saturdays in January Games from April - July Ages: 5-12 boys and girls Fees: $40.00 for 5-7 year olds $60-80 8 for 12 year olds Description: at 5 years old, introducing the game with T-ball. Through 12 year olds playing competitive baseball in Majors. There is a Fall League that starts in September. Basketball “Little Dunkers” Tulare Recreation & Parks Contact: Hollie Tisthammer Phone: 684-4316 Location: Tulare Youth Center January -February Times: Saturdays, January 18- February 8, 2014 Ages: 4-8 Fees: $31.00-$29.00 (early bird for 2 or more child ren) Description: Klinics In Developing Skills teaches the fundamentals of basketball using fun skills stations and scrimmages. Afterschool Basketball League Tulare Recreation & Parks Contact: Ray Baradat Phone: 684-4313 Location: Tulare City Schools sites (practice) Tulare Union High school gym (Competition game site) Time: January-February Mon -Thu 3:30-5:00 P.M. Saturday times 8-12 P.M. th th Ages: 4 -6 grade boys and girls Fee: $21.00 Description: Instruction and competition for boys and girls. Tennis anyone? See page 20. Basketball Page 3 Boxing Tulare Athletic Club Contact: Richard Torrez Phone: 905-8933 Location: 1331 South “O” Street Times: Mon.-Thu. weekly from 6 to 8 P.M. Ages: 8 -32 Fees: $37.00 per year Description: Teaches the science not the violence of boxing. Giving the youth of Tulare a fighting chance for a brighter tomorrow through training of the entire person: body, mind and soul. Participation in many national events and host of several local boxing events. Page 4 Boxing Like other physical sports? Check out pages 15 and 25. Camps Camps offered by Tulare Recreation & Parks Winter Holiday Camp Contact: Hollie Tisthammer Phone: 684-4316 Location: Cecil Berkley Activity Center-830 S. Blackstone Street Times: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30p.m. Dates: Jan. 6-10, 2014 Ages: K-6th grade Fees: $83.00/wk Spring Holiday Camp Contact: Hollie Tisthammer Phone: 684-4316 Location: Cecil Berkley Activity Center, 830 S. Blackstone Street Times: Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Dates: April 14-18, 2014 Ages: K-6th grade Fees: $83 per week/ per participant There is more stuff to do in the summer. Check out pages 7,8,9,10 and 26. Contact: Hayley Botwin, Botwin, camp director Phone: 11-800800 -821821 -2801 or (559) 787787 -2551 Location: Wonder Valley Ranch 6450 Elwood Road Sanger, CA 93657 Fee: $3095.00 $3095.00 or $3395.00 $ 3395.00 per person Description: This camp is located in the foothills of the Sequoia National Park, offering over 70 outdoor sports and activities to children ages 77-16 (i.e. water skiing, horseback riding, gymnastics, gymnastics, paintball, waverunners, waverunners, gogo-karts, minibikes, trampoline center, white water rafting and much, much more. Camps Page 5 Camps Contact: Visalia YMCA Phone: 627-0700 Location: 211 West Tulare, Visalia YMCA Website: www.goldenstateymca.org Times: June-August Ages: 5-14 Fees: call for information Description: Activities include theme days, field trips, arts and crafts, group games and more. YMCA Youth Camp Contact: YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake Phone: 627-0700 Location: Camp Sequoia Lake Website: www.campsequoialake.org Times: June to August Ages: 5-17 Fees: call for information Description: A weeklong experience where campers explore climbing, sailing, mountain hiking, arts & crafts, and much, much more. All staff are highly trained, background checked and drug screened. Sign up now. Space is limited. Page 6 Camps Skate Camp sound fun? See page 17. Church Youth Activities TULARE FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD PORTUGUESE YOUTH GROUP of St. Aloysius C.P.E.C. Contact: Lily Capote Phone: 684-8158 Location: St. Aloysius Cafeteria Times: 1st & 3rd Mondays Ages: Freshmen and up Fee: Free Description: Studies Portuguese culture and religion. Annual dinner and retreat. Contact: Ryan Mitchell, Youth Pastor Phone: 559-802-8291; or 6862829(church) Email: Crucified55@att.net Location: 316 S. Mooney Blvd. Services: Wed.@ 7 PM, Sunday 9:15 AM Age Group: 7th-12th grades Description: Getting a closer relationship with God, learning the Bible, on and off campus activities. Lots of fun!!! These groups have camps too. Call ‘em! St. Aloysius Jr. High Youth Groups Contact: Joey Santos Phone: 688-1798 Location: St. Aloysius Hall Times: Wednesday, 7:30-9:00 P.M. Ages: 13-14 Fee: Free Church Youth Activities Page 7 Church Youth Activities Contact: James Kindell, Youth Pastor Phone: 688-7545 or James@tularebethel.org Location: Temporarily meeting at Sundale Fees: Free Description: Youth Church for Jr. High and High School Wednesday-Youth service 7-8:30 P.M. For more youth activities see pages 7 & 9. The Salvation Army Contact: Harold Laubach, Commanding Officer Phone: 687-2520/687-9403 FAX Location: 314 E. San Joaquin Times: Tuesday-Friday Ages: 7-18 Fee: Free Description: Tuesday night clubs for boys and girls, 6 P.M., Wednesday 6 P.M. character building activities, Thursday 5 P.M. Musical Classes ages 7-18, Friday 6 P.M. Teenager activities. Call for a ride and information. Page 8 Church Youth Activities Church Youth Activities Contact: John Taylor Phone: 686-2650 Location: NexGen meets in homes, Thursday @ 6:30 Sunday gathering at Mission Oak High School @10 AM Ages: Junior high and high school Fee: Free Description: Bible Study, youth activities, summer youth camp program. Wayside Church of the Nazarene Phone: 686-7880 Location: 1929 E. Bardsley Ave. Time: Wednesday Ages: Junior high and high school Fee: Free Description: Church youth programs, Bible studies, summer camp, winter camp, mission trip Easter week Tulare First Baptist Church Contact: Bryan Yeo Phone: 686-0004 Location: Cross and Cherry Time: Wednesday 6:30 PM Sunday, 9:45 A.M. Sunday Night Bible Studies Ages: Junior High and High School Fee: Free Description: Church youth program, Bible studies, trips, winter camp, summer camp, wild week, monthly outreaches, mission project, community service project. For more camping trips see page 6 and 7. Church Youth Activities Page 9 Dance & Cheer YMCA Ballet & Tap Contact: Visalia YMCA Phone: 627-0700 Location: 211 W. Tulare Ave. Visalia Website: www.goldenstateymca.org Times: Tues./Thurs. 6-7 p.m. Ages: 3-12 Fees: $45.00 Description: This class will teach beginning ballet positions and tap step combinations, all set to age appropriate music. Offered: Monthly YMCA Hip-Hop Dance Class Contact: Visalia YMCA Phone: 627-0700 Location: 211 W. Tulare Ave. Visalia Website: www.goldenstateymca.org Times: Mon/Wed 6:45-8:00 p.m. Ages: 5-14 Fees: $60.00 Description: This class will focus on YMCA core character values, caring, respect, honesty and responsibility. Music and dance moves will be age appropriate in nature. Offered: Monthly Dance and Cheer Page 10 YMCA Tumbling Contact: Visalia YMCA Phone: 627-0700 Location: 211 W. Tulare Ave. Visalia Website: www.goldenstateymca.org Times: Mon/Wed 5:30-6:30 p.m. & Tues/Thurs 9:30-10:30 a.m. Ages: 3-10 Fees: $25.00 Description: This gives children the opportunity to discover play through exercise. Children will develop skills while interacting with other children and use objects such as gymnastics mats, wedges, jump ropes, parachutes, music, and most of all have FUN! Offered: Monthly Y Cheerleading Contact: Visalia YMCA Phone: 627-0700 Location: 211 W. Tulare Ave. Visalia Website: www.goldenstateymca.org Times: Tues./Thurs. 6-8 p.m. Ages: 4-14 Fees: $60.00 Description: Emphasizing fun & development of basic cheerleading skills. Participants will have one formal performance per session, and also have the option of performing weekly at YMCA sporting events. Football Tulare Youth Football Contact: Fairen Hadley Home Phone: 688-8598 Season runs from August to November. Fee: $50.00 Description: PeeWee, 8-10, Jr., Sr. Tulare Youth Athletic Association NFL Flag Football Contact: Frank Phone: 706-9011 Ages: 6-14, boys and girls Seasons in the Fall and Spring Fee: $30.00 Teams for three different age groups. Tulare Youth Athletic Association PeeWee Pop Warner Football Contact: Frank Phone: 706-9011 Ages 8-10 Fall Season Fee: $50.00 F Punt, Pass & Kick Tulare Recreation & Parks Contact: Ray Baradat Phone: 684-4313 Date: August Location: Live Oak Park Time: Sign ups start at 6 P.M., event starts at 6:30 P.M. FREE! Visit our website at www.tulareparksandrec.com for the latest information Is baseball your spring sport? See page 2. Page 11 Football Fun Parks Time Out Pizza and Fun Center Inc. Home of the 24” WOW Pizza Phone: 685-0322 Location: 110 N. Mooney Blvd. Hours: Summer 11am – 9 pm 7 days a wk March through September Winter 3pm – 9 pm Mon-Fri 11am – 9 pm Sat-Sun October through February Ages: All ages 3 years old and above for waterslides Fees: All prices vary Description: Waterslides, Pizzeria, Salad Bar, Batting Cages, Largest Arcades in Town, Group Party Facilities. Need more fun opportunities? See pages 19 and 26. Tulare Cycle Park Contact: Triple ‘M’ Racing Phone: 685-0503 track info Location: 2100 W. Paige Ave. Times: call for specific times Ages: All Fees: Practice days: Riders $15.00 per rider, $2.00 spectators Race days: $25.00 per rider, $6.00 spectators. Spectators 12 and under--FREE! Description: A place to ride and race motorcycles. Must have your own equipment and riding gear. Page 12 Fun Parks Golf Tulare Recreation & Parks Contact: Ray Baradat at 684-4313 Youth Golf Instruction Golf anyone? A series of four (4) one-hour lessons once a week. These lessons will not only cover the fundamentals of the game, they will include care of equipment and golf etiquette. Four buckets of balls are included. Limited rental equipment available (at additional fee). Location: Tulare Golf Course 5300 S. Laspina Dates: Call for information. Fee: $35 Early Bird Fee: $33 HOURS CLASS AGES Fall Summer Beginning 8-11 5:30-6:30 P.M. 8:00-9:00 A.M. Intermediate 12 and up 6:30-7:30 P.M. 9:00-10:00 A.M. More fun on page 12. Golf Page 13 Just for Kids Pre-sports Tulare Recreation & Parks Phone: 684-4316 Contact Person: Hollie Tisthammer Location: Cecil Berkley Activity Center 830 S. Blackstone Times: Saturdays- February, March, May, October Ages: 3-5 Fees: $29.00/4 weeks Description: In this program children learn the basic fundamentals of baseball, basketball, soccer and other sports. There’s more stuff for littler kids on pages 27 and 29. Page 14 Just For Kids Martial Arts Tulare Karate and Kung Fu School of Self Defense Contact: Alex or Trecia Gallegos Phone: 759759-9656 Location: 114 S. K Street Times: Monday through Friday Ages: 3 yrs. to adult Men/Women/Children Fees: $50.00 $50.00 down and $50.00 a month. Uniform included. Description: Teaches applicable selfself-defense using selfself-control. YMCA JUDO Contact: Visalia YMCA Phone: 627-0700 Location: 211 West Tulare Avenue, Visalia Time: Year-round Mondays and Wednesdays: 6:30- 8:00 p.m. youth & 8:00-9:30 p.m. adults Ages: Children age 5 through adult Fees: Beginners $30 1 class/week Advanced, $40 2 classes/week Description: YMCA Judo classes, established in 1963, help develop self-confidence, teach the philosophy of respect and non-violence, improve concentration and mental focus. Instructor Sam Imoto has over 35 years of experience. American Martial Arts School of Martial Arts Contact: Shifu Gonzales Phone: 686-KICK Location: 525 East Cross Ave. Ages: Men/Women/Children Description: A class that teaches you Self Respect, Self Improvement, Self Discipline, and Confidence along with taking Kung Fu, Aikido, Kick boxing, and Karate, so come and learn a positive way of life. Call for more information Contact: Allen or Nancy Phone: 688-3644 Location: 139 E. Tulare Ave. Times: Monday through Saturday Ages: 5 and up Fees: $45.00/mo. Description: Martial arts and self-defense for all ages How about boxing? Go back to page 4. Martial Arts Page 15 Scouting GIRL SCOUTS Contact: Tiffany Rodriguez Phone: 1-800-490-8653 Location: Meeting day and place vary from group to group Ages: Kindergarten through high school Times: Year round. Fees: $20.00 national required fee. Description: Activities for girls, Summer camp Girl Scouts of Central California South 1-800800-490490-8653 CUB SCOUTS Contact: Erika Haro Phone: 732-3424 Location: Meeting day and place vary from den to den. Times: Year Round Ages: first through fifth grades Fees: $24.00, plus cost of book and uniform Description: Activities include: craft projects, games, sports, skills, outdoor activities and opportunities for personal achievement. BOY SCOUTS Contact: Erika Haro Phone: 732-3424 Location: Meeting day and place vary from troop to troop Times: Year Round Ages: 11-18 Fees: $24.00. plus cost of book and uniform Description: Activities include: camping, hiking, leadership skills, outdoor activities and opportunities for personal achievement. Sequoia Council, BSA www.seqbsa.org Sequoia Council, BSA www.seqbsa.org Page 16 Scouting There are more clubs on page 28. Skating YMCA Skate Camp Contact: Visalia YMCA Phone: 627-0700 Location: Sequoia Lake Times: June-August Ages: 8-17 Fees: Call for information Description: Weekly sessions available throughout the summer. Space is limited so early registration is recommended. Combines the best skateboarding with a complete YMCA camp experience. Must provide own skateboard and safety equipment. Website: www.campsequoialake.org Tulare Rotary Skate Park Tulare Recreation & Parks Contact: Hollie Tisthammer Phone: 684-4316 Location: 85 W. Tulare Ave. Times: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily Fee: Free Description: All skateboarders must wear helmets, elbow pads, and knee pads at all times. Like other youth activities? See pages 7, 8 or 9. Skating Page 17 Soccer Afterschool Soccer League Tulare Recreation & Parks Contact: Ray Baradat Location: Tulare City Schools Times: September – November 3:30-5:00 P.M. th th Ages: 4 , 5 , and 6th graders Fees: $21.00. Description: Soccer instruction and competition for boys and girls. Games on Thursdays at the Elk Bayou Soccer Complex. American Youth Soccer Organization Phone: 688-2910 Location: Soccer Complex Registration: Mid May to mid June Fees: Approximately $75 Additional equipment: soccer shoes and shin guards, ball (size appropriate to division) Dates: exact dates to be determined Ages: 5-18 (must turn 5 by July 31) Season: Labor Day weekend until Thanksgiving. Additional competition: League championships and All Stars (U10, U12, U14) Teams: Division U10 are short-sided teams (play with 7 instead of 11 on a field) “Little Kickers” Tulare Recreation & Parks Contact: Visalia YMCA Phone: 627-0700 Location: 211 W. Tulare Ave. Visalia Website: www.goldenstateymca.org Times: Games played on Saturdays Ages: 2-14 Fees: $50.00 Description: Non-competitive Soccer League for boys and girls. Offered: March Contact: Ray Baradat Phone: 684-4313 Location: Garden School, 640 E. Pleasant Times: September-October Session 1 9:00-10:00 A.M. (Ages 4-5) Session 2 10:10-11:10 A.M. (Ages 6, 7, & 8) Fees: $31.00 ($28.00 for second family member) Early bird fee $29.00 Includes participation T-shirt Description: Non-competitive recreational soccer for kids ages 4-8. Do you get a KICK out of basketball too? Well, see page 3. Page 18 Soccer Swimming Look on page 12 for other fun stuff to do in the summer. Instructional Swim Tulare Recreation & Parks Contact: Ray Baradat Phone 684-4313 Location: To Be Announced Times: June -July Ages: 18 months and up Fees: Vary by class/$60.00 private and weekly Description: Swimming instruction for all ages and abilities. Contact: Coach Phil Black Phone 688-8710 Location: Tulare Union & Tulare Western Pools Times: Sunday-Thursday all year Ages: open Fees: $30.00/mo Description: Year round competitive swim team and instruction Swimming Page 19 Tennis Tulare Recreation & Parks Contact: Ray Baradat at: 684-4313 Want to try your swing…at a baseball? See page 2 Youth Tennis Instruction Tennis anyone? Well, you can learn the basic skills, rules of the game and court etiquette. Students must wear tennis shoes and provide their own racket – (rackets are provided for the Pee Wee Tennis class). Tennis balls will be provided. For more information call the department at 684-4313. Location: Centennial Park, 900 N. H Street Starts in June Days/Hours Class Ages PeeWee YouthBeg YouthInter 6-8 Mon. or Wed./ 6-7 P.M. 9-12 Tues. & Thurs./6-7 P.M. 10 & up Mon. & Wed./7-8 P.M. Fee $27/5wks $40/5 wks $40/5 wks Early Bird Gets the Worm!!! Worm For our Pee Wee early birds the fee will be $25.00 for five weeks. For both Youth Begs. and our Youth Inter. the fee will be $38.00 for five weeks. **So hurry up, grab your tennis racket and shoes and come have yourself a very fun and enjoyable time. This is something you don’t want to miss. Page 20 Tennis Tulare Express Contact: Willard Epps 686-5086 Tuesdays at 5:30 P.M. Bob Mathias Stadium Call for fee requirements Getting in shape for soccer? See page 18. AAU-TAC Track Team for track competition for boys and girls ages 8-18 Track Team Tulare Express Track Team Page 21 Page 22 Tulare Public Library Tulare City Schools Tutoring Alpine Vista Tutoring Tues-Thurs 3:30-4:30 PM BEST Club M-F 687-3135 Cypress School Reading Grades 2-3 Reading Grades 4-5 Math Grades 4-5 Math Grades 4-5 Homework Club Grades 1-5 B.E.S.T. Club Choices T, Th 2:30-3:15 PM T, Th 3:30-4:15 PM T, Th 3:30-4:15 PM T, Th 7:30-8:15 AM T-F 7:30-8:15 AM M-F M-F 685-7290 Cherry Middle School 7th-8th Math Tutoring 6th Math Tutoring 7 /8 Language Arts th th Tues./Thu. 3:35-4:30 PM Tues./Thu. 3:35-4:30 PM Mon/Wed 3:35-4:30 PM 685-7320 Garden School Math Tutoring Reading Intervention Tuesday and Thursday 2 -3 2:30-3:15 PM 4 -6 3:30-4:30 PM nd rd th th 685-7330 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 2 -3 2:30-3:30 PM 4 -6 3:30-4:30 PM nd rd th th Heritage Hawk’s Nest Math Tutoring, Reading Tutoring, Language Development and Homework Club B.E.S.T. Club Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:40 – 8:10 AM 685-7360 Mon.-Fri. primary dismissal-5:30 PM Kohn School After School Reading Grades 2-3 After School Reading Grades 4-6 After School Math Tutoring Grades 4-6 CHOICES B.E.S.T. Club T, Th 2:30-3:30 PM T, Th 3:30-4:15 PM T, Th 3:30-4:15 PM M-F 2:30-6:30 PM M-F 2:30-5:30 PM 685-7340 T/W/Th 2:30-3:30 PM T/W/Th 3:30-4:30 PM 685-7350 T/Th 3:35-4:35 PM W 3:35-4:35 PM 685-7310 Lincoln School 2 /3 Reading Intervention 4 /5 Tutoring nd rd th th Live Oak Middle School Math Tutoring Language Arts Comprehension Tutoring Lexia/Read Naturally W/Th 3:35-4:35 PM Tutoring Page 23 Tulare City Schools Tutoring Los Tules CHOICES Program 3:35-6:30 regular day 685-7374 12:30-6:30 staff development days Maple School B.E.S.T. Club CHOICES Program Reading Club Mission Valley B.E.S.T. Club Various tutoring sessions throughout the school year Mulcahy Middle School 2:30-5:30 PM Mon.-Fri., 2 to 5 grade T-W-Th 2:30-3:30/3:304:30 PM 685-7270 Monday-Friday 685-7396 nd th Call for dates and times Mon.&Fri. 3:35-6:30 PM M-F 3:35-7:00 PM T-W 3:35-4:30 PM M-W 3:35-4:30 PM T-Th 3:35-4:30 PM 685-7250 B.E.S.T. Club and CHOICES Program ELA and Math Tutoring Boys and Girls Club M-F 2:30-5:30 PM M-F 2:30-6:30 PM T-Th 7:30-8:10 PM M-F 2:30-7:00 PM 685-7300 Roosevelt School 1st/3rd Mon.-Fri. 2:30685-7280 6:00PM Early Release Mon. 1:306:00 PM 4th grade: Mon.-Fri. 3:256:00 PM. Shortened days: 1 -3 1:30 to 6:00 PM and 4 grade 12:30 to 6:00 PM CHOICES Program BOYS & GIRLS Club 7 /8 Math Tutoring 5 /6 Math Tutoring 5 /6 LA Tutoring th th th th th th Pleasant School Choices Tutoring st rd th Wilson School CHOICES Program Math & Language Arts Tutoring Page 24 Tutoring Monday-Friday Thursdays Grades K-3 from 2:30 to 3:15 PM Grades 4-5 from 3:25 to 4:10 PM 685-7260 Tu t o r i n g N o w Av a i l a b l e Tulare Public Library is now offering free Need Help In: homework help for students. We extend an ♦ Math offer to ALL teachers and parents to utilize this ♦ English new and exciting program! Please call for ♦ Science more info. No appointments necessary. ♦ History Free Homework Help! Drop-ins Welcome! Tuesday & Thursday 4:00-7:00pm Saturday 1:00-4:00pm Tulare Public Library Learning Center 475 North M Street Tulare CA 93274 Melissa Emerson 559 685 4507 info@tularepubliclibrary.org 25 Tutoring Assistance Program Volleyball Tulare Volleyball Club Contact: Angela Webb 679-1955 Luvnkynchrish@yahoo.com OR Annette Ruiz 687-1662 da4ruiz@comcast.net Time: Every Tuesday and Thursday 7-9 P.M., TUHS East Gym Tryout cost: $30 Page 26 Volleyball Wrestling TITANS WRESTLING Contact: Bridget Enriquez Phone: 804-7373 Coach: Zee Enriquez, 804-7381 www.TulareTitanswrestling.com Call for information or check our website TEAM TULARE T.Y.A.A. YOUTH WRESTLING Contact: Galen Williams Phone: 358-0539 or 685-8853 Location: Tulare Western Wrestling Room Mon. to Fri. 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. Grades : 3rd through 8th Fees: $55.00 Description: Folk style, Freestyle, and Greco Roman Wrestling. Respect! Confidence! Self-esteem! Discipline! Technique! Conditioning! Discipline is important for both wrestling and martial arts on page 15. Wrestling Page 27 Youth Activities Tulare Recreation & Parks Tulare Youth Center Boys and Girls Club Phone: 688-7424 Location: 948 N. “H” Street Times: Mon-Fri: 2:30- 7:00 PM Ages: 6yrs- 18yrs Fees: $10.00 per year membership fee Description : Boys and Girls Club is an after school and evening recreational center for youth ages 618 years old PLEASE CALL IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS! Teen Fest Contact: Hollie Tisthammer Phone: 684-4316 Location: Time Out Fun Park Times: May 9, 2014, 5-8 PM Grades: 6th through 12th School ID required Cost: $5.00 Description: recreational activities, water slides, and prizes. Pizza/food and arcade separate Page 28 Youth Activities Don’t miss out on ALL the fun activities. Check out page 12 too. Youth Centers B.E.S.T. Clubs After School Program Tulare Recreation & Parks Contact: Hollie Tisthammer Phone: 684-4316 Locations: Alpine Vista, 2975 E. Alpine Heritage, 895 W. Gail Cypress School, 1870 S. Laspina Roosevelt School, 1046 W. Sonora Pleasant School, 1855 W. Pleasant Maple School, 640 W. Cross Mission Valley School, 1695 Bella Oaks Dr. Kohn School, 500 S. Laspina Garden School, 640 E. Pleasant Ave. Times: Monday-Friday, after school until 5:25 P.M. Fee: $250.00 per year per child or $125 per semester Ages: K- 6th Description: After school recreation program. Includes games, sports, crafts, special events, and homework help. Summer Drop-In Neighborhood Recreation Program Tulare Recreation & Parks Contact: Hollie Tisthammer Phone: 684-4316 Location: Women’s Clubhouse, 88 W. Tulare Ave. Times: 1:00-5:00 P.M. June-July Ages: K- 5th grades (completed K-5th) Fee: Free Description: Drop in recreation activities which include arts, crafts, sport games, nature, and drama. Check out other fun opportunities on pages 15 and 25. Youth Center page 29 Youth Clubs Tulare County 4-H Youth Development Program Contact: Leah Harrelson 4-H Program Representative 684-3322 University of California Cooperative Extension Phone: 684-3300 Location: varies from club to club, call 684-3303 for specific club information Times: set by club Ages: Mini members may join at 5 years old. Regular members, 9 years old or in the fourth grade by December 31 of the program year to age 19. Fees: $36.00 for all members, plus project costs Description: 4-H is a club for young people to develop skills in areas of interest as well as leadership and citizenship. Projects include: Aerospace & Rocketry, Cooking, Cake Decorating, Clothing and Textiles, Mini Gardens, Woodworking, Dog Care and Training, Veterinary Science, Horses and Ponies, Camping/Outdoor Adventure,Livestock, Community Service - and much more!! Clubs in the Tulare area are: Oakdale 4-H, Waukena 4-H, Liberty 4-H, St. Aloysius 4-H, and Palo Verde 4-H Police Explorers Contact: Luis Jaramillo Phone: 685-2300 Location: Tulare Police Department Times: Twice a month Ages: 14-20 Fees: call for information Description: Community service, physical fitness, career training, mentoring, field trips, explorer state competition, ride-alongs, workshops, and work experience. Like scouting too? Go back to page 16. Page 30 Youth Clubs Youth Opportunities Tulare Recreation & Parks Tulare Recreation & Parks Super Sitter CPR for Kids Location: Claude Meitzenheimer Community Center Contact: Hollie Tisthammer Phone: 685-4316 Ages: 11 and up Fees: $26.00/includes Super Manual ($24.00 for those participants also registered for CPR for kids) Description: This is a comprehensive course designed to instruct young boys and girls in the basic but vital skills of childcare. Contact: Hollie Tisthammer Phone: 684-4316 Location: Claude Meitzenheimer Community Center Times: 5:30-8:00 P.M. Ages: 11 and up Fees: $21.00 (Limited enrollment) Description: Here is an opportunity for your child to become prepared for emergency situations. The life they save may be yours! Tulare Recreation & Parks Volunteen Program Contact: Hollie Tisthammer Phone: 684-4316 Ages: 13 to 17 years of age Description: Do you want a job but don’t have any experience? And how can you get experience if you are unable to find employment? Turn in an application, pass an oral interview, and Parks and Recreation Department will hire you! CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION! o u Youth Opportunities Page 31 Youth Services TULARE YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU Big Brothers/Big Sisters Phone: 687-1108 Location: varies Times: vary Phone: 688-2043 Ages: 6-16 Location: 327 South ”K” Fees: none Times: Monday-Friday by Description: Big Brothers/Big Sisters is a nonprofit organization that matches a qualified volunteer with a child who needs and wants a mentor. Volunteers can choose to participate in the traditional mentoring program, meeting with a child 2-4 times per month or our Sitebased Buddies Program, mentoring one hour per week at a local school. Appointment/walk-in Ages: 0-18 Fees: Medi-cal, sliding fee scale Description: serves children’s mental health and child sexual abuse treatment, school-based services. www.tysb.org Summer Food Service Program Sponsor: Tulare City School District Contact: Coordinator of Food Services & Nutrition Phone: 687-3188 Location: Various school sites Ages: Family groceries at discounted prices! A $60-$90 value of basic groceries for only $32. $32 Order and pick up monthly. Yes, you may order more than one box. Choose from: Breakfast, Main Box, Protein Box, Vegetarian Friendly and Quick and Healthy combinations. Order online at www.thetreasurebox.org 1-18 Description: The SFSP is a federally-funded program that gives sponsors an opportunity to provide nutritious meals to children during the summer months. Any child between the ages of 1 and 18 can drop in at any one of the participating schools and eat a FREE meal. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION Youth Services Page 32 Pick up at Valley Christian Church, 432 E. Pleasant Ave., Tulare Call: 687-8824 for more information Cash/Credit Card orders accepted. Zumba YMCA Zumba Contact: Visalia YMCA Phone: 627-0700 Location: 211 W. Tulare Ave. Visalia Website: www.goldenstateymca.org Times: Mon/Wed 5:30-6:30 PM & Tues/Thurs 9:30-10:00 PM Ages: 12 and up Fees: $45.00 Description: This Zumba program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Offered: Monthly Is running and jumping your thing? Look on page 21. Page 33 Zumba