Summer Activity Guide 2016

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Summer Activity Guide 2016
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Summer 2016 Activity Guide
Table of contents
PUBLIC Library Activities
Youth Library Activities
Camping “In”
Events for the Whole Family
Makerspace Workshops
Tween/Teen Activities
Adult Activities Technology Help
Fun Times for Adults
Clubbing at the Library
Entre Amigos Bilingual Programs
Youth Gymnastics & Cheerleading
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5 Local Organization Contacts
6 Fitness Facilities
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7 Youth and Adult Martial Arts
8 Adult Group Exercise
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9 Family Events
10 Adult Dance
Youth Dance
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11 Adult Sports
Historic Sites & Activities
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City Rentals
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13 City Contacts
14 Parks Directory
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Recreation center Activities
Youth Recreation Activities Camps
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3 Youth Music
Youth
Sports
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Judy B.
McDonald Public Library
1112 North Street
936-559-2970
Monday & Thursday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Judy B. McDonald Public Library
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Children’s Activities
Story Time
Set a World Record
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 10:00am
Ages: 12 years & younger
Registration: Free, no registration
Date: June 14
Time: 5:30pm
Ages: 7-11 years
Registration: Please register by June 13
Introduce your child to the richness of literature
through stories, songs, crafts and activities. Story
time helps instill a lifelong love of reading, and it
is informative and engaging for parents as well.
Have you ever wondered who holds the record for
the most objects juggled while sword swallowing?
Or, how many cups are in the largest plastic cup
pyramid stacked in 30 minutes? Come find out the
answers to these and other mind-boggling questions,
and maybe try to break a few records of your own!
Lego Club
Dates: June 18, July 16 & August 20
Time: 2:30pm
Ages: 5 - 17 years
Registration: Free, no registration
The library has thousands of Lego® pieces from
which to choose to build whatever you can imagine. It’s fun for the whole family!
Incredible Insects
Wildlife on the move:
the unhuggables
Date: June 21
Time: 10:00am
Ages: All Ages
Registration: Free, no registration
Date: June 7
Time: 10:00am
Ages: All Ages
Registration: Free, no registration
What’s been bugging you? Find out all you ever
wanted to know about the world’s most prolific
and successful creatures. This fascinating program will be presented by the one-and-only Dr.
Bug of Stephen F. Austin State University.
Snakes! Tarantulas! Tortoises! Experience these
and other critters up close while learning about
the adaptations they use to survive.
Rainbows and
Rocket Racers
STEAM Lab:
Math Battles
Date: June 28
Time: 5:30pm
Ages: 7-11 years
Registration: Please register by June 27
Date: June 10, Aug. 4
Time: 5:00pm
Ages: 7-11 years
Registration: Free, no registration
Get hands-on with physics! Build and race your
own exciting Rocket Racer, and study the physics
behind what makes it go. Guaranteed to be super
messy (so dress appropriately) ... and super fun!
Come find out how to make learning fun by
creating games to help you understand math
concepts.
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Picnic in the Library
A Day at the
Worm Races
Date: July 26
Time: 5:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Registration: Free, no registration
Date: July 5
Time: 10:00am
Ages: All Ages
Registration: Free, no registration
Bring a blanket and food for the family, and join us
for storytime and games at the library. Bring along
some friends, too! We will have a deliciously fun
time, without the heat. No bug spray required.
Do earthworms have eyes? Can they smell? What
are they good for anyway? And, most importantly,
which worm is fastest? Join us for a fascinating
program all about worms and the dirt in which
they live.
Epic Relays
Date: Aug. 2
Time: 10:00am
Ages: All Ages
Registration: Free, no registration
In keeping with our summer reading program
theme, On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!, and in
preparation for the Summer Olympics, we will
be hosting our own set of competitions … relay
style! Be prepared for an action-packed hour of
serious fun. Do you have what it takes?
Library Olympics
Date: Aug. 9
Time: 5:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Registration: Please register by Aug. 8
Ninja Games
Date: July 12
Time: 5:30pm
Ages: 7-11 years
Registration: Please register by July 11
Celebrate the Games of the XXXI Olympiad!
Establish your own country, and design your
own flag. Then compete in the official Judy B.
McDonald Public Library Olympic Games (2016
Edition). Go for the Gold!
Ninjas are stealthy. Ninjas are masters of self
control. Ninjas are so much cooler than pirates.
Hone your ninja skills at the library with an hour
of totally awesome ninja fun!
Camping “In”
International Games
Minecraft Camp
Date: July 19
Time: 10:00am
Ages: All Ages
Registration: Free, no registration
Date: July 5 - 8
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 8 years & up
Registration: Please register by July 1
The Summer Olympics, a competition amongst
the top athletes of many countries, starts at the
beginning of August. Join us in an engaging
hands-on celebration of cultures, as we learn
about the various countries represented by the
citizens of our own hometown.
Minecrafters rejoice! We have the summer event
just for you. Join us for four days of Minecraftia
as we play on the library server, create Minecraft
projects and learn how to mod. You won’t want
to miss out!
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Maker Camp
Tabletop Games
Date: July 11 - Aug. 19 (Mondays - Fridays)
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 8 years & up
Registration: Free, no registration
Dates: June 6, July 11 & Aug. 1
Time: 5:30pm
Ages: All ages
Registration: Free, no registration
For the second year, the library will host a daily
maker camp for those interested in DIY, making,
creating, crafting, hacking, tinkering, and learning. New projects will be presented each day at
this drop-in program. Participants can come to
one or all of the daily workshops.
Join us for a gaming evening with such favorites
as Ticket to Ride, King of Tokyo, Munchkin,
Catan and more for teens and adults. Younger
kids can play Apples to Apples, Clue, Monopoly
and whatever strikes their fancy. Come play
with us!
Events for the
Whole Family
Ice Cream Making
& Milkshakes
Date: June 24
Time: 5:30pm
Ages: All ages
Registration: Free, no registration
Summer Reading
Kickoff
Learn how to churn out your own icecream or
just enjoy a homemake milkshake! Stay after for
family moive night.
Family Movie Night
Dates: June 24
Time: 6:30pm
Ages: All ages
Registration: Free, no registration
Date: June 4
Time: 12:00pm
Ages: All ages
Registration: Free, no registration
All ages will enjoy a film and movie snacks. Feel
free to bring a blanket to spread out on the floor.
Just like home, but with lots of friends! Check with
us for title and rating information.
It’s time for the summer reading program! We
have all sorts of events for the whole family
planned for the summer. Come celebrate with us
and get a glimpse of all we’re going to be doing!
Family Movie Matinee
Midnight Madness
Date: 2nd & 4th Saturdays each month
Time: 2:30pm
Ages: All ages
Registration: Free, no registration
Dates: July 9
Time: 9:00pm - Midnight
Ages: All ages
Registration: Free, no registration
Enjoy a family-friendly movie with us. It’s BYOS
(Bring Your Own Snack). Beverages provided.
Call 559-2970 to learn each week’s listing.
You’re invited to take over the whole building for
a special night of games that include glow-in-thedark games in the gym and Loud in the Library.
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Family Game Night
– Olympics Edition
Escape the Heat
Date: June 12, July 10 & Aug. 14
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Registration: Free, no registration
Date: July 29
Time: 6:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Registration: Free, no registration
The meeting room will be open for two hours on
these Sundays to give families a respite from the
heat! Bring the whole family for board games,
Xbox and Legos.
Bring the whole family for oversized games, book
dominoes and more. There will be something for
everyone!
Comedy Movie Night
End of Summer Bash
Date: Aug. 5
Time: 6:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Registration: Free, no registration
Date: Aug. 19
Time: 6:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Registration: Free, no registration
Join us for a screening of a new classic comedy film, along with delicious snacks and good
company. Check with us for title and rating
information.
School’s not back in session yet! Help us celebrate
a great summer with chocolate games and find out
who will win the summer reading prize drawings!
Makerspace Workshops
What is a Makerspace?
Makerspace:
Hackathon
Makers are a collaborative community of all ages
who share a passion for making things and who
are engaged in experimentation, innovation and
creativity. Our Makerspace merges DIY, craft,
art, electronics, programming, math, science and
engineering into projects for both young people
and their mentors. Our goal is to support and
grow the Maker movement in our local community through experimental play. We aim to
encourage and enable young people to try new
things, learn by doing and build the confidence
that comes from guided problem solving. If you
dream it, you can do it – at the public library.
Date: June 18
Time: Noon
Ages: 10 years & up
Registration: Please register by June 17
We’re celebrating the National Day of Making with
an afternoon of taking things apart to learn how they
work and putting them together to make something
new. This is the ultimate makerspace event!
Makerspace: Makey
Makerspace: Scratch
Makey & Squishy Circuits
Coding & Games
Dates: June 9
Time: 5:30pm
Ages: 10 years & up
Registration: Please register by June 8
Dates: June 20
Time: 5:30pm
Ages: 10 years & up
Registration: Please register by June 19
Coding isn’t just for computer geeks! Learn the
basics of coding with fun and interactive projects.
Create and test your own games.
Put your coding knowledge to good use with
simple circuits made of moldable conductive
dough and a Makey Makey invention kit.
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Makerspace:
Raspberry Pi
Makerspace:
Coffee Bots
Date: July 13
Time: 4:00pm
Ages: 10 years & up
Registration: Please register by July 12
Date: Aug. 8
Time: 5:30pm
Ages: 10 years & up
Registration: Please register by Aug. 6
The Raspberry Pi is a tiny computer you can
program. We’ll play with and learn about sensors and microcontrollers and create interactive
projects.
Design and construct a working robot from
motors, sensors, Arduinos and basic household
objects. We’ll build these in teams and test them
together in a series of challenges.
Makerspace:
Tech Salvage Jewelry
Makerspace:
Vortex Air Cannons
Date: July 25
Time: 5:30pm
Ages: 10 years & up
Registration: Please register by July 23
Date: Aug. 17
Time: 5:30pm
Ages: 10 years & up
Registration: Please register by Aug. 16
Our Hackathon will provide us with lots of
leftover pieces from chips to wires to scrap metal.
Learn how to recycle odds and ends to create
cool and clever jewelry.
Help us build a giant vortex air cannon and learn
how to make a smaller one on your own. These
are a serious crowd pleaser!
Tween/Teen Activities
Minecraft Mania 1
Murder Mystery Party
Dates: June 4, July 2 & Aug. 6
Time: 12:30pm for Session 1, 1:30pm for
Session 2 & 2:30pm for Session 3
Ages: 7 - 11 years
Registration: Please register by the
Friday before each event.
Date: June 27
Time: 5:30pm
Ages: 12-17 years
Registration: Please register by June 24
Something nefarious is afoot at the library, and
you must solve the mystery. By the end of the
night, the victim and the murderer will be uncovered, thanks to the sleuthing skills of the players.
Minecraft Mania 2
Xbox at the Library
Dates: June 4, July 2 & Aug. 6
Time: 3:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17 years
Registration: Please register by the
Friday before each event.
Date: 2nd and 4th Saturdays each month
Time: Noon
Ages: 8-17 years
Registration: Free, no registration
Team up with us on the library’s own Minecraft
server. We provide the laptops and access to the
game, and you provide the creativity and fun.
For those with a laptop and game license, feel
free to bring your own and join the fun.
Are you tired of playing the same games at home by
yourself? Come play with us! We’ll have an Xbox
One with Kinect for some friendly competition.
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Human Hungry Hippos
Date: July 27
Time: 4:00pm
Ages: 10-17 years
Registration: Please register by Aug. 11
Remember the classic board game, Hungry,
Hungry Hippos? Make yourself a part of it in
this large scale human version!
Escape the Puzzle
Room
Indoor Nerf ™
Battle Royale
Date: Aug. 12
Time: 6:00pm
Ages: 10-17 years
Registration: Please register by Aug. 11
Date: July 22
Time: 6:00pm
Ages: 10-17 years
Registration: Please register by July 21
What if you were locked in the library with only
your wits to help you find your way out? You’ll
navigate a series of puzzles and clues to obtain
your freedom in this ultimate escape room. Do
you think you have what it takes to make it out?
Find out if you have what it takes to triumph with
target challenges and team combat. BYONG
(Bring your own Nerf™ gun).
Adult Activities
Technology Help
Microsoft Excel
Dates: Part I: June 7, July 5
Part II: June 8, July 12
Time: 5:30pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Please register by the day
before the class required
Learn how to create and use spreadsheets. Students must be experienced in word processing.
Tech Talk
Dates: June 3, July 1 & Aug. 5
Time: 4:00pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Free, no registration
Book-a-Librarian
Call to set up an appointment with a friendly librarian for a 15 minute to half hour one-on-one
session to learn how to use your device or get tech
advice.
Learn how to use your devices, from mobile
phones to smartphones to tablets, laptops or digital
cameras. This is a walk-in workshop for those who
have questions about their devices. Feel free to
bring the trouble-making equipment with you!
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Fun Times for Adults
Adult Art Series
Test Kitchen:
Blind Taste Tests
Date: June 14, July 1 & Aug. 15
Time: 5:30pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Please register by the day
before the class.
Date: July 15
Time: 6:00pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Please register by July 14
Join us for a creative outlet for grown-ups where
we focus on the process of creating instead of the
product. Each session will focus on a different
project or technique.
Do you think you have a refined palate? Or, maybe
you feel like takeout is the best option. Come
put your taste buds to the test! Compare fresh
vs. canned products, organic vs. non-organic and
homemade vs. restaurant in this food taste test.
Clean Eating
on a Budget
Successive Planting
& Sq. Ft. Gardening
Date: June 13
Time: 5:30pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Please register by June 11
Date: July 16
Time: 2:30pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Please register by June 11
Make the most of your local farmers market,
community farm and organic ingredients with
simple and tasty recipes that will stretch your
grocery dollar.
Learn how to get the most out of your garden
space! We will look into transitioning from
summer to fall crops and cover an introduction to
square foot gardening.
Composting
Wellness Smoothies
Date: June 18
Time: 2:30pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Please register by July 1
Date: July 18
Time: 5:30pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Please register by July 16
Join us for a creative outlet for grown-ups where
we focus on the process of creating instead of the
product. Each session will focus on a different
project or technique.
Cool off with us! Learn how to make delicious,
nutritious smoothies with local and organic
ingredients.
Murder Mystery
Dinner Party
Brain Food Trivia
Date: June 29
Time: 5:30pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Please register by June 24
Date: Aug. 11
Time: 5:30pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Please register by Aug. 10
Don’t let the teens have all the fun. Be a part of the
mystery and help solve the murder while snacking
on hors d’oeuvres. Costumes are encouraged!
Bring your own team or round up new friends to
take each other on in general trivia. Winners get
bragging rights and a special prize.
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Chocolate Tasting
& Pairings
How to Start
a Garden
Date: Aug. 18
Time: 6:00pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Please register by Aug. 17
Date: Aug. 20
Time: 2:30pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Please register by June 11
Who doesn’t love chocolate? Exercise your taste
buds and learn about the different types of
chocolate, as well as ways to incorporate it into
your favorite recipes.
Learn the basics of how to design your garden from
start to finish. We will also explore the benefits of
raised beds, mulch, great plants for East Texas, and
the major benefits of a fall garden.
Clubbing at the Library
Color Me Calm:
Adult Coloring
Dates: Thursdays
Time: Noon
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Free, no registration
Coloring isn’t just for kids. Join us for a coloring
session every week. We provide the materials,
and all you need to do is pull up a chair and color
your cares away!
Lunch Hour
Book Club
Games for Seniors
Dates: June 8 & 22, July 6 & 20,
Aug. 3, 17 & 31
Time: Noon
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Free, no registration
Dates: June 21, July 19 & Aug. 16
Time: 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration: Free, no registration
Join us for a nontraditional book club. Bring
whatever you’re reading to share with others. Find
out what other people are reading and get book
recommendations. Feel free to bring your own
lunch. Meetings are held every other Wednesday.
Bring your friends and join others to play dominoes, card and board games. Enjoy a friendly
atmosphere and like-minded individuals. Dates
are the third Tuesday of each month.
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Entre Amigos Bilingual Programs
(Between Friends)
Clases de
Computación
Fechas: 15 y 22 de junio, 2, 9 y 16 de agosto
Tiempos: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Edades: 18 años o mayor
Matriculación: Gratis pero si se pide que
se regístren.
Las clases se centrarán en las habilidades básicas
de computación, de búsqueda de Internet y correo
electrónico. Las clases son enseñadas en español.
Classes will be in Spanish.
Proyectos de Casa
Sin Cocer (No Sew
Spanish/English
Conversation Group
Projects for the Home)
(Grupo de Conversacion
en Íngles y Español)
Fechas: 11 y 15 de julio
Tiempos: 5:00 pm
Edades: personas 12 años y mayor
Matriculación: Gratis pero si se pide que
se regístren el día antes de la clase.
Dates: Tuesdays (los martes)
Time: Noon
Ages: 18 years & up
Registration: Free, no registration.
Aprendemos como hacer cortinas, almuhuedas
y covijas sin cocer. Las clases son enseñadas en
íngles y español. Demonstrations will be given in
English and Spanish.
Decorar los Cuadros
(Picture Frames)
Fecha: 13 de junio
Tiempo: 3:30 pm
Edades: 12 años o mayor
Matriculación: Gratis, pero si se pide que
se registren el día antes de la clase.
Vamos a aprender cómo tomar un marco de imagen normal y convertirlo en algo único y bonito.
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Do you know a little Spanish but never have an
opportunity to practice? Would you like to meet
people and help others? This group joins Englishspeakers who want to learn Spanish with Spanishspeakers who want to learn English. For one hour
we take turns speaking in English and Spanish.
This is a great way to practice your comprehension
and speaking skills. All levels welcome! Si usted desea practicar su íngles, nosotros tendremos un programa para usted. Aquí practicamos como hablar
íngles con personas que quieren aprender español.
Ambos grupos gozan la oportunidad de aprender
más. Todos niveles de íngles son bienvenidos.
C.L. Simon
Recreation Center
1112 North Street
936-559-2960
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Nacogdoches Parks & Recreation
Please register early!
We make every effort to conduct the classes we advertise.
However, in fairness to our instructors, there is a point when
courses must be cancelled due to insufficient registration. With
that in mind, please do not wait until the last minute to sign up
for a class. You could be the one participant needed to meet the
required minimum.
Accident Insurance
The City of Nacogdoches does not provide individual, team, or
group accident insurance for participants in Parks and Recreation programs. We recommend that you check with your
personal agent to assure coverage. Please report any injuries to
your program supervisor.
Refund Policy
Persons needing to cancel out of a program may apply for a
refund at the Recreation Center prior to the starting date of the
program. Refunds will not be issued after the first class meeting
unless a written statement from a physician is received indicating illness or disability.
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Youth Recreation Activities
Camps
Summer Adventures Day Camp
The Basics
Ages: 3-6 years & 7-12 years
Cost: $90/week $450 for entire summer (6 weeks) Sibling discount: $10 off week
Registration: Begins May 1 - 1st day of camp if space is still available.
Activities
Gymnastics or cheerleading, arts & crafts, weekly library sessions & knowledge sessions.
Campers will learn all about our weekly camp theme and use their brains!
Camps
Week 1: June 13 - 17
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Week 3: June 27 - July 1
Xtreme Science
Week 5: July 18 - 22
All Star Training
Week 2: June 20 - 24
Into the Woods
Week 4: July 11 - 15
Where the Wild Things Are
Week 6: July 25 - 29
Moovin’ and Groovin
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Dance
Twirling
Instructor: Crystal Kilmer
Date: June 7, 9, 14, 16; July 9, 21, 26, 28
& Aug. 16, 18, 23, 25
Time: 3 - 5 years: 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Beginners: 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Int./Advanced: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Select Team: 7:15pm - 8:00pm
Cost: $30/month
Learn fundamentals, tricks, salutes, footwork, kicks,
dance, twirl and novelty routines with ribbons, flags,
dance hoops and much more! Students will need a
baton that fits the length of their arm. Private and
semi-private lessons available by appointment only.
Baby Ballet
Instructor: Hillary Williams
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Ages: 3 - 5 years (age 2 upon approval)
Cost: $10/class or $30/month
Drill Team
Instructor: Crystal Kilmer
Dates: June 7, 9, 14, 16; July 9, 21, 26, 28
& Aug. 16, 18, 23, 25
Time: 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Cost: $30/month
Ages: 3-18 years
Baby ballet is designed to get our tiny dancers
moving, listening to music and tumbling. They
learn a variety of positions that involve stretching
and allowing movement of the body.
Hip Hop
Instructor: Hillary Williams
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Ages: 3 - 5 years (age 2 upon approval)
Cost: $10/class or $30/month
This class introduces students to the fun and
versatile style of hip hop dance. Tennis shoes and
an upbeat attitude are required.
Students will learn the basics of drill team
fundamentals, kicks, leaps, jumps and a routine.
Student have the opportunity to perform at local
events throughout the year. Students will be
grouped appropriately.
Children’s Clogging
Instructor: Donna Oliver, CCI
Date: Thursdays
Session I: Jun 9 – Aug 4 (No Class June 30)
Beginner: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Beginner Plus: 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 8-14 years
Cost: $45/8 week Session
Ballet Jazz Combo
Instructor: Hillary Williams
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Ages: 3 - 5 years (age 2 upon approval)
Cost: $10/class or $30/month
Come and enjoy the basics of clogging in a fun
atmosphere. Upbeat, kid friendly routines. Tennis shoes are good to start with, but will need to
add clogs later.
Enjoy a fun mix of ballet fundamentals and
upbeat jazz.
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Gymnastics & Cheerleading
Summer Session 1: June 6 - July 15
Summer Session 2: July 25 - September 2
Time
PRICE
Developmental Gymnastics
4:00 - 4:45
$45
Adult & Tot
5:00 - 5:45
$40
Beginning Gymnastics
5:30 - 6:15
$45
Beginning Cheer and Tumble
5:45 - 6:30
$45
Intermediate Cheer and Tumble
6:00 - 7:00
$50
Open Gym
6:00 - 7:00
$5
Advanced Gymnastics
7:00 - 8:00
$55
Advanced Cheer and Tumble
7:00 - 8:00
$55
Beginning Gymnastics
4:00 - 4:45
$45
Intermediate Gymnastics
4:45 - 5:45
$50
Intermediate Cheer and Tumble
4:45 - 5:45
$50
Advanced Cheer and Tumble
5:00 - 6:00
$55
Adult & Tot
5:15 - 6:00
$40
Developmental Gymnastics
6:15 - 7:00
$45
Beginning Cheer and Tumble
6:15 - 7:00
$45
Developmental Gymnastics
4:00 - 4:45
$45
Advanced Gymnastics
4:45 - 5:45
$55
Beginning Gymnastics
4:45 - 5:30
$45
Adult & Tot
5:30 - 6:15
$40
Intermediate Gymnastics
6:00 - 7:00
$50
Intermediate Cheer and Tumble
7:00 - 8:00
$50
Advanced Cheer and Tumble
7:00 - 8:00
$55
Beginning Cheer and Tumble
4:00 - 4:45
$45
Intermediate Gymnastics
4:00 - 5:15
$50
Developmental Gymnastics
4:45 - 5:15
$45
Advanced Gymnastics
5:00 - 6:00
$55
Adult & Tot
5:15 - 6:00
$40
Open Gym
5:30 - 6:30
$5
Beginning Gymnastics
5:30 - 6:15
$45
Advanced Cheer and Tumble
6:00 - 7:00
$55
Class
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
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Gymnastics & Cheerleading Class Descriptions
Adult & Tot: Children must be 1-3 years of age. In this class, children will work on advancing their
motor skills and coordination. Children will be introduced to the gymnastics equipment & taught
how to properly use different apparatus. Parents will be required to attend this class & assist the
coach with their tot for the full 45 minutes.
Developmental: Children must be 3 years of age. This class is for children advancing from Adult
& Tot, or for those children who have never attended a gymnastics class before. Children will be
introduced to gymnastics equipment & taught how to properly use different apparatus.
Beginning Gymnastics: Children must be 5 years of age. This class is for children advancing from
Developmental class. Proper form will be taught on all apparatus & advanced skill on the bars and
beam will be taught. Cartwheels, round-offs & handstands will be introduced.
Intermediate Gymnastics: Children will be taught independence with their skills & will begin to perform skills on their own. Children will begin to work on backward walkovers, step skip cartwheels &
running round-offs. Advanced floor skills will begin to be taught on the beam as well.
Advanced Gymnastics: Children will begin working on their front walkovers, standing back handspring, running round-off back handsprings & back handsprings series. Advanced floor skills will be
taught on the beam as well.
Beginning Cheer & Tumble: This class is for children 4 years & up. Children in this class will focus on
the basics of cheerleading such as jumps, motions, & simple tumbling. Simple chants will be taught
in this class, & children will work on perfecting their rolls, bridge-ups, handstands & cartwheels.
Intermediate Cheer & Tumbling: Children will begin working on intermediate tumbling such as
standing backbends, round-offs, back walkovers, front walkovers & running round-offs. Stunting will
be introduced in this class if there are more than 4 students in a class.
Advanced cheer & Tumble: This class is for the more advanced tumbler who is working on running
round-offs, running back handsprings & standing back handsprings. This class is perfect for children
who want to try out for middle or high-school cheerleading teams. Stunting will be perfected in this
class if there are more than 4 students in the class.
Gymnastics Birthday Parties
The gymnastics area can be rented for supervised birthday parties.
The fees are as follows:
Up to 12 children: $75 for two hours
13 - 24 children: $125 for two hours
Parties are reserved in two hour blocks of time on Saturdays only. Party times
include set-up and clean-up. Available times are as follows:
10:00am - 12:00pm, 12:30pm - 2:30pm & 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Music
Eversong’s Music Together® Family Class
Instructor: Brandi Cartwright
Time: Tuesdays 11:00am - 11:45am
Date: July 12, 19, 26 & Aug. 2
Ages: Newborn - 5 years Cost: $55
Come join us and experience the acclaimed international research-based music and movement program,
Music Together, for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and the adult caregivers who love them. Adults learn to
identify, interpret and support musical development in their children in a beautiful atmosphere of community. A live, playful, interactive class flowing with songs, dance, chants and instrumental jam sessions, the prelude to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Parent participation is required. Students must register by June 28.
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Youth Sports
Local Sports & Youth Sports Organizations
Pineywoods Youth Football Association
Nacogdoches Disc Golf Association
Nfusion Youth Flag Football
Nacogdoches Boys Baseball Association
Nacogdoches Youth Softball Association
ETEX Swim Team – General Public
Nacogdoches Youth Soccer Association
Boys & Girls Club of Deep East Texas
Contact: Boys & Girls Club
Email: pwyf@bgcdet.org
Phone: (936) 560-6844
Contact: Ryan Middlebrook
Website: www.naccrushers.com
Phone: (936) 569-0957
Contact: Derek Sterns
Website: nfusionflagfootball.us
Phone: (936) 463-8327
Contact: Marty Karns
Website: www.nacogdochesyouthbaseball.com
Phone: (936) 371-9819
Contact: Jason Smith
Email: smithje450@yahoo.com
Phone: (936) 221-2073
Swim Lessons, Master’s Swim
Contact: Erik Cozadd
Phone: (936) 568-9988
Contact: Michael Montes
Website: nysa.gotsport.com
Phone: (214) 208-5111
Website: www.bgcdet.org
Email: Nacogdoches@bgcdet.org
Phone: (936) 560-6844
Fitness Facilities
C.L. Simon Recreation
Center Gymnasium
Weight Room
Open gym time is available for
pickup basketball & indoor walking.
Gym schedule changes often so call
(936) 559-2960 to check for
availability.
The weight room may be used
during C.L. Simon Recreation
Center hours.
Cost: $2/day OR $20/month
Ages: 18 years & up ONLY in the
weight room
Cost: $2/day OR $20/month
Ages: 12 years & under must have
supervision by an adult 18 years
of age or older
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Youth & Adult
Recreation Activities
Martial Arts
Yoseikan Budo
Instructor: Robert Cheshire
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Children: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ages: 5 years & up
Cost: Children (5 - 18 years):
$25/month, Adult: $35/month
Student w/SFA ID: $25/month
16 Class Punch Card: $60
This class combines elements of Judo, Aikido and
Karate. Students are taught how to fall and roll
safely before learning escapes, throws, joint locks
(not performed on kids), striking and ground fighting. Classes are taught with encouragement and
recognition of the strengths and challenges of each
individual as lessons are adjusted to fit the needs
of the student. The dojo (school) is affiliated with
the United States Yoseikan Budo Association.New
students are welcomed at any class!
Adult Recreation Activities
Group Exercise
Whether you are just beginning your workout regimen, on a weight loss journey or just looking for
something fun to get your heart rate up, Aerobic Step Class is the answer for you!
360 Fit
Men & Women’s
Weight Training
Instructor: Josh Williams
Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 12 years & up
Cost: $5/class or $60/20 class punch card
Instructor: Josh Williams
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Ages: 18 years & up
Cost: $5/class or $60/20 class punch card
This class will utilize body weight, as well as free
weight, circuit training in order to promote all
five areas of heath related fitness.
This class will promote muscular strength and
endurance through weight training. Whether you
are just getting started, or an experienced lifter,
we will have a training plan that is right for you!
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Table Tennis
Zumba
Instructor: Misti Cranford
Date: Monday - Friday
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 13 years & up
Cost: $5/class or $60/20 class punch card
Coordinator: Robert Payne
Date: Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 6:15pm - 9:00pm
Ages: 6 years & up
Cost: $2/day
Join us for a calorie-burning, fun-filled cardio
party! We will crank up the music and let loose!
The Nacogdoches Table Tennis Club (NTTC)
welcomes all levels of players. NTTC promotes a
family friendly atmosphere with serious minded
children welcome under adult supervision. Our
goals are fun, exercise and the improvement of
table tennis skills.
Family Events
Movies in the Park
Dates: June 17 & July 29
Location: Festival Park
Come spend an evening under the stars with us
enjoying a fun, family friendly movie. Bring your
blankets, lawn chairs, or just grab a comfortable
spot in the grass. Concessions will be available.
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Adult Dance
Beginners
Clogging
Instructor: Cathy Michaels
Dates: Session 1: June 6 - July 18
Session 2: July 25 - August 29
Time: Mondays: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
& 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 15 years & up
Cost: $40/session
High steppin’ and toe tappin’ enthusiastic adults
wanted! No experience required! Students will
learn basic clogging steps and routines. Clogging
shoes or Keds with clogging taps required.
Intermediate
Clogging
Ballroom & Country
Dancing
Instructor: Donna Oliver, CCI
Date: Thursdays
Time: Intermediate: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Intermediate Plus: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Ages: 15 years & up
Cost: $7/class or $60/10 class punch card
Instructor: Andy Manrriquez
Date: Saturdays
Time: Ballroom/Latin: 11:00am - 11:55pm
Country/Western: 12:00pm - 12:55pm
Cost: Singles: $5/class or $36/12 classes
Couples: $8/class or $60/12 classes
$3 discount available for SFA & High
School students
High steppin’ and toe tappin’ enthusiastic adults
wanted! Students will learn basic clogging steps
and routines performed by the group throughout
the year. Clogging shoes or Keds with clogging
taps required. This is a great way to exercise,
while having a blast!
Social dance lessons in a variety of different styles
including Ballroom, Latin, Country, Western and
Swing.
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Adult Sports
Adult Softball
Registration Dates: May 9 - 31
Divisions: Men’s & Co-Rec
Games Begin: Week of June 13
Cost: $360 per team
Museums and Activities
(936) 560-4443
Nacogdoches Summer Scavenger Hunt
Participating locations:
Sterne-Hoya House Museum & Library
Durst-Taylor Historic House & Gardens
Stone Fort Museum
Old University Building
Cole Art Center
Millard’s Crossing Historic Village
Judy B. McDonald Public Library
Be a visitor in your own town! Visit any of the
following locations to pick up a scavenger hunt
form. Answer two questions at each location and
turn it in to any of the participating locations
to be entered to win a prize package! Happy
hunting!
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Durst-Taylor Historic
House & Gardens
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday,
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location:304 North St. Cost: Free
The Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens is
a circa 1835 wood-frame house and is the second
oldest building in Nacogdoches. The house sits very
close to the intersection of the old El Camino Real
de los Tejas and La Calle de Norte and was home
to many early businessmen, bankers, and political
leaders including Thomas J. Rusk, Bennet Blake and
William Ochiltree. This hands-on museum includes
a fully functioning smokehouse, blacksmith shop
and chicken coop as well as heirloom gardens and a
sugarcane mill.
Sterne-Hoya House
Museum & Library
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday,
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location:211 S. LaNana Cost: Free
The Sterne-Hoya House Museum and Library is an
1830 dogtrot house built by prominent merchant
and Texas Revolution leader, Adolphus Sterne. It
was occupied by the Sterne family until 1869 when
it was sold to the von der Hoya family. The house
remained in the von der Hoya family until it was
donated to the City of Nacogdoches in 1958.
Nacogdoches
Railroad Depot
Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 11:00am 3:00pm & Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location:101 Old Tyler Rd. Cost: Free
The Nacogdoches Railroad Depot was built by
Southern Pacific Railways to replace the original
wooden depot and opened on April 3 of 1911. The
wooden depot was built in May of 1910 and burned
to the ground less than a year later after it was struck
by lightning. The depot remained in service until
1954. Please call ahead for exhibit schedule.
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City Rentals
Liberty Hall Rental
Liberty Hall (El Camino Real Park) is available for parties, reunions, or corporate functions.
The facility has a small kitchenette and large meeting area with a maximum capacity of 75
people. Some tables and chairs are provided.
Contact: C.L. Simon Recreation Center (936) 559-2960
Cost:
$140 for four hours and $35 for each additional hour
*Payment must be received within 7 days of making the reservation. Cancellations made
more than 7 days prior to the event will receive a full refund.
Park Pavilion Rentals
Park pavilions are available to reserve for get-togethers. There are 15 different covered
pavilions throughout the City and around Lake Nacogdoches.
Contact: C.L. Simon Recreation Center (936) 559-2960
Cost:
$5 per hour OR $25 all day
*Payment must be received within 7 days of making the reservation. Cancellations made
more than 7 days prior to the event will receive a full refund.
City Contacts
Emergency Calls Only:
Fire Department
911
(936) 559-2541
Planning & Zoning
(936) 559-2571
After-hours Services
Historic Sites
Police Department
(936) 559-2900
(936) 560-4443
(936) 559-2607
Administrative Offices
Human Resources
Public Library
(936) 559-2502
(936) 559-2567
(936) 559-2970
Airport
Inspections
Public Works
(936) 560-9567
(936) 559-2551
(936) 559-2583
Animal Control
I.T. Department
Water Billing
(936) 560-5011
(936) 559-2531
(936) 559-2593
Cemetery Department
Main Street
Water Utilities
(936) 560-5314
(936) 559-2573
(936) 559-5046
Engineering
Municipal Court
(936) 559-2516
(936) 559-2641
Finance
Parks & Recreation
(936) 559-2525
(936) 559-2960
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Parks Directory
Pioneer Park
Pecan Acres
Size: 30 Acres Location: 501 Lenwood St.
Size: 23 Acres Location: 826 Starr Ave.
This park features 3 group pavilions with
electricity, picnic tables, playground equipment,
basketball goal, volleyball court, open playfield,
disc golf course, restroom and parking area.
This park features a large pecan orchard, 1
group pavilion with electricity, picnic tables,
disc golf course, playground equipment, open
playfield, recreation trial, & parking area.
Maroney Park
Size: 17½ Acres Location: 2110 Maroney Dr.
This park features 4 lighted tennis courts,
jogging-exercise trail, basketball court, 1 group
pavilion with electricity, picnic tables, playground
equipment, restrooms and parking area.
Festival Park
Size: 18 Acres Location: 507 S. Pecan St.
This park features large event pavilion, open
area to accommodate event/festival set-up,
3 group pavilions with electricity, lighted
basketball court, playground equipment, picnic
tables, restroom & parking area.
Temple Spray Station
Size: 1 Acre Location: : 1100 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
This park features spray station & parking facilities.
Lakeside Park
Size: 6 Acres Location: 4800 N. Pearl St.
This park features a small pond, picnic tables &
playground equipment.
Eugenia Sterne Park
Size: 1 Acre Location: East Main St.
This park features Gazebo, park benches &
parking area.
Robert McCrimmon Park
Size: 14 Acres Location: 2130 Woden Rd.
This park features 1 group pavilion with electricity,
picnic tables, playground equipment, lighted &
covered basketball court & paved access road.
Banita Creek Park North
Size: 12 Acres Location: 501 Pearl St.
This park features a soccer field, disc golf
course, playground equipment, group pavilion
with electricity, picnic tables, Dog Park
Nacogdoches, restroom, parking area, softball
practice field & exercise trail.
Mill Pond Park
Size: 26 Acres Location: 1628 John St.
This park features 1 basketball court,
playground equipment, 1 group pavilion &
restrooms.
Ritchie Street Park
Size: 6 Acres Location: 800 Ritchie St.
This park features 1 group Pavilion, baseball
practice field, landscaping exercise equipment,
basketball court & playground equipment.
Trails & Lakes
Lake Nacogdoches
TrailS
Lake Nacogdoches is a 2210 acre reservoir located
10 miles southwest of the City on FM 225. There are
three pavilions, a swimming area, a fishing pier, &
a boat ramp in the west side park. There are also
tables, a swimming area & another boat ramp on the
east side of the lake.
The Nacogdoches trail system is over 8 miles of
both paved & unpaved walking and/or biking paths.
The trails are equipped with water fountains and
emergency phones & patrons are encouraged to
enjoy the wooded scenery safely during the daytime.