City of Lake Jackson, Texas

Start Smart is aimed at helping kids get ready for team sports and focuses on throwing, catching, hitting and kicking. Start Smart builds confidence and self-esteem, gives children fun and positive early experience in sports, helps prepare kids for future athletic participation, and allows quality time between parents and children. There are limited spaces, so sign up today!

Facility: The Recreation Center – Lake Jackson

Date: October 5-November 9, 2010

Time: Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm

Age: 3-5

Fee: $25/member, $30/non-member

Registration: Begins August 23, 2010 and ends November 4, 2010 (NO LATE REGISTRATIONS!)

CO-ED TAAF Youth Basketball - Recreational Only

Enroll your child into youth sports at The Recreation Center – Lake Jackson! Youth sports provide children with physical exercise, interpersonal development, teamwork experience, and much more! All participants will play within the recreational league in one of the following divisions: U12, U10, U8, U6. All divisions are CO-ED. Uniforms will be provided.

Facility: Practice @ Lake Jackson Recreation Center & Games TBA

Date: November 29–January 29, 2010

Time: Practices will begin November 29, 2010. Games will be played on Saturdays beginning on December 11, 2010 with breaks for Christmas and New Years. Schedules will be passed out to parents and coaches.

Age: 5-12

Fee: $35/player

Registration: Begins October 18, 2010 and ends November 19, 2010 (NO LATE REGISTRATIONS!)

Babysitter's Training Course

This single-day American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training course gives young adults the skills and confidence needed to safely and responsibly care for children and infants. Participants earn certificates upon completion that will help when seeking jobs! Through hands-on activities, interactive video and lively discussions, the course teaches young people how to:

care for children and infants
be leaders and role models
make good decisions and solve problems
ensure maximal safety on the job
handle emergencies such as injuries
illnesses and household accidents
write resumes and interview for jobs

Facility: The Recreation Center – Lake Jackson

Dates: September 18, 2010; October 23, 2010; November 6, 2010; December 4, 2010; January 15, 2011; and February 19, 2011

Time: 8:30am - 4pm (one hour for lunch)

Age: 11+ on the day of the class

Fee: $70

Registration : Participants need only to register for one course. Registration for all courses begins August 30, 2010.

Mommy & Me
Looking for the perfect playgroup for your child? Mommy and Me is a great way to share ideas and activities for interacting and bonding with your child. This class also offers an environment that will build socialization skills and increase confidence and independence through discovery and music. Throughout this class you will learn important safety and wellness information such as CPR and how to stay active.
Facility: The Recreation Center – Nursery

Date: October 6, 2010 – November 10, 2010

Time: 2:30 – 3:30pm each Wednesday

Age: 10 months – 18 months

Fee: $35/child

Registration: Registration begins August 30, 2010.

Critter Care
Critter Care is essential to all animal lovers! This American Red Cross Pet First Aid course combines Dog First Aid and Cat First Aid into one session. Protect your furry loved ones from further harm, injury, or suffering during emergencies by learning prompt, effective first aid actions and care. Skills Include:

Needed First Aid kit items
Disaster planning for your pet
How to muzzle a pet
Identify normal heart and pulse rate, breathing rate and body temperature for pets
How to safely approach an ill or injured pet
Determine if the pet is experiencing a life-threatening emergency by checking airway, breathing, circulation (ABC's)
Care for a pet having a breathing emergency
How to perform CPR on a pet
How to care for shock
Provide basic wound care and control bleeding
Provide care for a muscle, bone, or joint injury
Care for a pet involved in a car accident
Care for sudden illness
Care for cold- or heat-related emergency

Participants will receive a Dog First-Aid book, Cat First Aid Book, DVD demonstrating skills, and completion certificate. For the safety of all involved, no animals will be permitted to enter the class. All demonstrations will be performed on mannequins.

Facility: The Recreation Center – Lake Jackson

Dates: October 16, 2010; December 11, 2010; and February 5, 2011

Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm

Age: 18+

Fee: $30/registrant includes course and your selection of materials relating to either dogs or cats. Should you desire materials for both, the registration cost is $50.

Registration : Participants need only to register for one course.

Craft Corner

Expand your child’s imagination and knowledge of fine arts at The Recreation Center – Lake Jackson! Participants will receive historical information about various types of art before creating a personal modern masterpiece relating to each! Children will leave this week long course with a greater understanding of art, selection of mediums, color combinations, textures, and much more!

Facility: The Recreation Center – Lake Jackson

Dates: December 6, 2010 – December 10, 2010

Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm each day

Age: 3-8

Fee: $25/registrant

Registration : Begins August 30, 2010 and ends December 3, 2010.

Bakin'N'Cakin
Let Bakin’N’Cakin turn your child into a master chef with this beginner’s cooking class! Participants will take part in various school-aged baking lessons designed to enhance their creative appetite. They will practice decorating, mixing, and preparing several treats throughout this five day experience. Your lil’ chef will be well equipped to help in the kitchen during the holiday season! No flames or heat will be used.

Facility: The Recreation Center – Lake Jackson

Dates: November 15, 2010 – November 19, 2010

Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm each day

Age: 3-10

Fee: $30/participant

Registration : Begins August 30, 2010 and ends November 12, 2010.

Photography and Scrapbooking 101
Let your child unlock their creative side and see the world through the eyes of a camera. Join us for a two week course in which participants learn digital photography of various subjects and perspectives. Each session will have an outside assignment pertaining to the days lesson. At the conclusion of the course, students will scrapbook their works of art for a final product displaying their creativity!

Facility: The Recreation Center – Lake Jackson

Dates: December 13-16, 2010

Time: 6:00-7:00pm

Age: 7-10

Fee: $35/registrant

Registration : Begins August 30, 2010 and ends December 15, 2010.

Children's Spanish
Start you kids off early with this beginner’s Spanish course! Children are introduced to the Spanish alphabet, numbers, colors, and much more! Learn via interactive games, create personalized teaching materials, practice amongst your peers! Being bilingual is an asset, so start now!

Facility: The Recreation Center – Lake Jackson

Date: January 17, 2011 – January 21, 2011

Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm each day

Age: 5-9

Fee: $25/registrant

Registration: Begins August 30, 2010 and ends January 16, 2011.

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