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Theatricks
313 West Mulberry Street
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 893-8525
Webster Crocker, Director mailto:director@theatricks.org+
313 West Mulberry Street
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 893-8525
Webster Crocker, Director mailto:director@theatricks.org+
Theatricks offers 3 sessions of theatre workshops in the fall, spring, and summer. These workshops are especially designed to introduce children to theatre arts by helping them to improve skills in concentration, observation, imagination, creativity, and body movement. Each class ends with a small production on the last day of class.
The production will display techniques learned. Classes are divided by age groups and meet for an hour twice a week for a month in the fall and spring. Summer workshops follow a different schedule.
Tuition is $60.00 per child if pre-registered before the 1st day of class--$70.00 on the day of class. Scholarships (to pay half the tuition cost) are available and made possible by the Elizabeth Halsell Russell Scholarship Fund.
The production will display techniques learned. Classes are divided by age groups and meet for an hour twice a week for a month in the fall and spring. Summer workshops follow a different schedule.
Tuition is $60.00 per child if pre-registered before the 1st day of class--$70.00 on the day of class. Scholarships (to pay half the tuition cost) are available and made possible by the Elizabeth Halsell Russell Scholarship Fund.
Creative Arts Center
200 West Fifth Street,Bonham, Texas 75418
Tues - Friday: 10:00 am until 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am until 1:00 pm
To provide a venue where artists and performers explore, create, display and teach their craft, and where people of all ages learn and experience art.
The Creative Arts Center is a project of the Fannin Community Foundation, Inc., a public, non-profit 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to creating, implementing, and maintaining educational, social, cultural, and recreational programs based on traditional values, which benefit children, youth, adults, and senior citizens.
For more information, call Barbara Reeves at 903.640.2196. barbaralreeves@cableone.net
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Art Adventures
Classes for artist of all agesArt from the Heart Art Center and Gallery
34 N Walnut, Suite D
Sherman, TX
(903) 819-4213
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Children's Chorus of Greater North Texas
The CCGNT offers two separtate children's groups - the Music Makers for youngsters in kindergarten through third grades, and the Concert Chorus for children in third through 12th grades.If any child is interested in joining, contact executive director Linda Tazis at 903-819-0741 or artistic director, Susan Matthews at 903-893-0607.
The chorus practices on Monday evenings at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Balloonatics
1508 W. Morton St.
Denison,Texas 75020
903-464-0015
http://www.ballooncrazy.net/
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Texoma Area Youth Sports
Sherman Parks & Rec Activities
Activities http://www.cityofsherman.com/park_activity.asp
Sherman Parks &^ Playgrounds http://www.cityofsherman.com/park_listing.asp
To register for any class, please come to the Sherman Youth Center, located at 407 W. Washington. Registration is always done through us, regardless of where the activity is located. Please call (903) 892-7344 if you have any questions.
Learn to Swim Registration
Registration
Sherman Residents $30
Non-residents April 15, $40
Class information, including times and dates may be picked up at
the Youth Center.
Registration
Sherman Residents $30
Non-residents April 15, $40
Class information, including times and dates may be picked up at
the Youth Center.
Waterloo Pool 
Denison Dolphins Swim Team
Indoor facility open year round
1501 W Brock
Denison, TX
903-464-4475
2011 Swim Classes begin
March 21 - March 31 - 6 - 6:35 PM
April 189 - 28th - 6 - 6:35 PM
May 16-26, 6 - 6:35 PM
Fitness Classes
Aqua Fit - M - F, 9:15 - 10:15 AM
Rusty Hinges, M - F, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Deep Water (begins March 21) same time as lap swim
Lap Swim Schedule
Mon-Wed-Fri from 6 - 11:30 AM
Tues & Thurs from 9 AM - 11:30 AM
Mon & Wed from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Private Pool Party Schedule
Fri 7 to 9 PM
Sat 11 AM - 1 PM
1:30 - 3:30 PM
4 - 6 PM
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Sun 1:30 - 3:30 PM
4 - 6 PM
6:30 - 8:30 PM
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Denison Dolphins Swim Team
Indoor facility open year round
1501 W Brock
Denison, TX
903-464-4475
2011 Swim Classes begin
March 21 - March 31 - 6 - 6:35 PM
April 189 - 28th - 6 - 6:35 PM
May 16-26, 6 - 6:35 PM
Fitness Classes
Aqua Fit - M - F, 9:15 - 10:15 AM
Rusty Hinges, M - F, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Deep Water (begins March 21) same time as lap swim
Lap Swim Schedule
Mon-Wed-Fri from 6 - 11:30 AM
Tues & Thurs from 9 AM - 11:30 AM
Mon & Wed from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Private Pool Party Schedule
Fri 7 to 9 PM
Sat 11 AM - 1 PM
1:30 - 3:30 PM
4 - 6 PM
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Sun 1:30 - 3:30 PM
4 - 6 PM
6:30 - 8:30 PM
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Frank Buck Zoo - Gainsville
Open daily, year round, 9 am to 5 pm. At I-35 and California Street, Gainsville, TX
(940) 668-4533
www.frankbuckzoo.com
After School & Vacation Care
Boys & Girls Club of Denison
2100 S Mirick Ave
PO Box 23
Denison TX 75021
903-465-9008
patrick@denisonbgc.org
The Boys & Girls Club of Denison provides young people with guidance-oriented character development programs conducted by trained, professional staff and qualified volunteers. In the Denison community the Boys & Girls Club positively impacts lives and help young people reach their full potential as productive, caring citizens.
2100 S Mirick Ave
PO Box 23
Denison TX 75021
903-465-9008
patrick@denisonbgc.org
The Boys & Girls Club of Denison provides young people with guidance-oriented character development programs conducted by trained, professional staff and qualified volunteers. In the Denison community the Boys & Girls Club positively impacts lives and help young people reach their full potential as productive, caring citizens.
Kids Korner Activity Center
920 FM 1417
Sherman, TX
Leaders Property Management and the Non-profit group God Always Provides has created an afterschool alternative to day care with the addition of the Kids Korner Activity Center on 1417! This is a free program, designed to accomadate kiddos between the ages of 6 and 12 with after school and summer activities. This includes, but is not limited to tutoring, reading time, field trips, computers, art, the list goes on and on!
920 FM 1417
Sherman, TX
Leaders Property Management and the Non-profit group God Always Provides has created an afterschool alternative to day care with the addition of the Kids Korner Activity Center on 1417! This is a free program, designed to accomadate kiddos between the ages of 6 and 12 with after school and summer activities. This includes, but is not limited to tutoring, reading time, field trips, computers, art, the list goes on and on!
Pottsboro Kids Club
413 S Franklin
PO Box 543
Pottsboro, Tx 75076
pkchcpotts@att.net
PKC is an afterschool program for children who are Pottsboro students in kindergarten through the 6th grade. We provide transportation to the club, where we have a nutritious snack, homework tutoring, and structured play until parents arrive for pickup. During school breaks we offer full day programming. We have an annual membership fee and weekly programming fees. Children join us because we are a safe place to play; have supervised learning; and they get to hangout with friends.
413 S Franklin
PO Box 543
Pottsboro, Tx 75076
pkchcpotts@att.net
PKC is an afterschool program for children who are Pottsboro students in kindergarten through the 6th grade. We provide transportation to the club, where we have a nutritious snack, homework tutoring, and structured play until parents arrive for pickup. During school breaks we offer full day programming. We have an annual membership fee and weekly programming fees. Children join us because we are a safe place to play; have supervised learning; and they get to hangout with friends.
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North Texas Youth Connection
Shelter for homeless, abused and runaway teens ages 10 -1 7; free counseling and crisis intervention program for youth ages 0 - 17 and their families; and community outreach and prevention programs. Working to secure grants for a Transitional Living Program - check the NTYC website for info: 903.893.4717http://ntxyouthconnection.org/UCAP.htm
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April 28 & May 12
Little Cowboys and Cowgirls
Sherman Museum310 South Walnut
Sherman, TX
1- 3 pm
The workshop is designed for children ages 6 -12 interested in the Old West.
All children will be given an opportunity to visit our VISIONS of the Cowboy
exhibition. The workshop will include craft-time, snacks, stories and songs.
Space is limited and reservations are required. To make a reservation, call the Museum at 903-893-7623, or email your reservation to: theshermanmuseum@verizon.net.
For more information about The Sherman Museum visit their website at www.theshermanmuseum.org
May 12
Adventure Day at Heard Ropes Course
Heard MuseumTreetop Adventures, The Heard's ropes course, usually requires a group (10 or more persons) in order to participate. On this day, however, individuals or small groups can experience (by reservation) our challenging ropes course! The Program will include the Team Power Pole, a Tree Climb, an exciting chance to soar down a 750 foot long zip line, and low elements!
For more information and registration http://heardmuseum.org/attractions/AdventureDay.asp
Kids Fishing Derby
Saturday May 12, 2012
Georgetown Baptist Church207 Georgetown Road
Pottsboro, TX
Georgetown Baptist Church Summer Camps
Youth Camp
June 18 - 23
Falls Creek, Davis, OK
6th Grade thru 12th Grade
Non-refundable Deposit $50 Due May 13
Sports CampGeorgetown Baptist Church
207 Georgetown Road
Pottsboro, TX
July 16 - 20
9 am - 12 pm
3rd Grade thru 6th Grade
SonQuest Rainforest
VBS June 1 - 15
6 - 9 pm
Pre-Registration Celebration
May 30 6pm
for more info call (903) 786-2233
Summer Nature Camps
June 11 - July 27Heard Museum
The Heard's mission is to inspire children to discover, enjoy, experience, and restore our priceless environment. Heard Summer Nature Camps will feature opportunities to delve into the wonders of nature on our 289-acre sanctuary, encounter animal ambassadors, and investigate nature-themed topics.
Specialty Camps will offer the opportunity to draw directly from nature or go behind-the-scenes to learn how to take care of our animal ambassadors.
Campers aged 5-12 years have two different themed nature camps, Camp Lemur and Camp Macaw, to pick from - experience one or both camps for a variety of age-appropriate lessons and activities.
For more information and registration http://heardmuseum.org/attractions/summer.asp
June 1-September 30
Butterfly House and NEW Butterfly Garden
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
1 Nature Place
McKinney, TX 75069
972.562.5566
latitude, longitude: 33.1574751, -96.615278
Enjoy being immersed among native Texas fluttering butterflies in our butterfly house and butterfly garden. This is also a beautiful setting for pictures.
*Please note that varities may vary by season and what is available from our suppliers.
Butterfly House and NEW Butterfly Garden
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
1 Nature Place
McKinney, TX 75069
972.562.5566
latitude, longitude: 33.1574751, -96.615278
Enjoy being immersed among native Texas fluttering butterflies in our butterfly house and butterfly garden. This is also a beautiful setting for pictures.
*Please note that varities may vary by season and what is available from our suppliers.
June 14,
Nature ‘Ology Camp
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge
6465 Refuge Road
Sherman, TX 75092
903 786 2826
www.friendsofhagerman.com
9 am – 4 pm
Free outdoor program at the Refuge for ages 8 – 12; must register in advance, limited to 75 children, call 903 786 2826.
Nature ‘Ology Camp
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge
6465 Refuge Road
Sherman, TX 75092
903 786 2826
www.friendsofhagerman.com
9 am – 4 pm
Free outdoor program at the Refuge for ages 8 – 12; must register in advance, limited to 75 children, call 903 786 2826.
SECOND SATURDAY FOR YOUTH
Free nature programs for ages 6 - 12. Please call in to reserve a spot each month if your child is coming, even if he or she has attended previously - 903 786-2826
June 9, 10 am, Butterflies will be youth topic, ages 4 – 10, hands on nature fun; make a reservation by calling 903 786 2826; parent must accompany those 6 and under. Meet in in A/V Classroom.
DINO DAYS Academy
Sherman Museum
301 South Walnut
Sherman, TX
DINO ACADEMY, the museum’s summer children’s workshop series. Museum Director Dan Steelman explained, “We are excited about using the exhibition as the focus for our summer children’s learning program. Children love dinosaurs and we aim to give them a real understanding of these creatures. Our goal is to allow Academy participants to touch and hold certain fossil castings, such as a T-Rex tooth, T-Rex brain, Velociraptor killing claw, Stegosaurus spike and fossilized dinosaur skin.” Steelman added, “We are also hoping to raise sufficient funding to add a DINO DIG so the children can experience what it is like to dig for fossils.”
Sherman Museum
301 South Walnut
Sherman, TX
DINO ACADEMY, the museum’s summer children’s workshop series. Museum Director Dan Steelman explained, “We are excited about using the exhibition as the focus for our summer children’s learning program. Children love dinosaurs and we aim to give them a real understanding of these creatures. Our goal is to allow Academy participants to touch and hold certain fossil castings, such as a T-Rex tooth, T-Rex brain, Velociraptor killing claw, Stegosaurus spike and fossilized dinosaur skin.” Steelman added, “We are also hoping to raise sufficient funding to add a DINO DIG so the children can experience what it is like to dig for fossils.”
Denison Public Library Programs
Denison Public Library Programs
Babygarten: for children from birth through 18 months, each Tuesday from 9:15 am - 10:00 am
Young & the Restless: for children from walking age up to 36 months, each Tuesday 10:30 am - 11:15 am
What's The Big Idea: for children 3 - 7 years, every Tuesday 4:30 -5:30
Activities & Workshops for Kids
Karate
ShotoKan Karate is a traditional Japanese Martial Art form that will be taught as a form of self-defense. Learn how to protect yourself, strengthen your muscles, improve your balance, circulation, flexibility and posture. Improve your self-confidence, self-discipline, self-control and relieve stress. Participants will learn blocks, punches, kicks, forms, and sparring. Debra Williamson will teach this course. She has over 25 years experience teaching Martial Arts. Ages 7 & Older.
Where: Sherman Youth Center
407 W. Washington
Sherman, TX
Cost: $45 per month
Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 3:45-5:00pm
Shutterbug Club
Film or digital? It doesn't matter. There is something for everyone! The Sherman Shutterbug Club is a club for all those interested in photography. Improve your skills, learn from others, share your ideas, concepts, and techniques. Monthly meetings will consist of critiques, hands-on workshops, and photo assignments. Meetings are held 7pm at the Youth Center on the fourth Monday of every month. Call for current assignment and more information at (903) 892-7344. Open to teens & older. Free. Just Show up.
Where: Sherman Youth Center
407 W. Washington
Sherman, TX
Cost: FREE
Dates: Fourth Monday of every month
Time: 7pm
Birthday Party Headquarters
Cake & Cupcake Decorating
Patty Cakes
224 W Houston St
Sherman, TX
(903) 892-4982
www.patty-cakes-decorating.com
Birthday Party Package -
Frank Buck Zoo
Enjoy your next birthday party or gathering on the zoo's trellised, elevated dining deck. Zoo parties are $8 per person (minimum of $125). All party attendees must have a valid zoo wristband. This package includes all day admission to the Frank Buck Zoo, use of party deck, 25 min. smallFrank Buck Zoo
animal encounter, small plush for birthday child and giraffe feeding. $75 non-refundable
deposit required at the time of booking. 940-727-9097.
Scheduled Party Times:
For Fall hours beginning 8/16/10
Sat. & Sun 10:30am, 1:00pm
