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Exploring the Arts

Theatricks
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.

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 ages
Art 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

Volleyball Clinic

Volleyball Clinic is designed to boost the volleyball skill-set for those participants ages 8-14 years who plan on playing middle-school or high school volleyball. Participants will learn all aspects of the game of volleyball, including serving, receiving service, passing/digging, setting, spiking and blocking. Participants must wear appropriate athletic attire including tennis shoes, shorts, and a t-shirt. Protective equipment such as knee pads and elbow pads are encouraged, but not required. The Volleyball Clinic will be instructed by Rodney Durham, Dillingham PE Teacher.

Register by turning in a registration form to the Parks and Recreation Office located at 1002 N Music St by January 6, 2012.

Days:          Tuesdays
Dates:         January 10-31, 2012
Time:           6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:           $60
Ages:           8-14 years Dillingham Intermediate School

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.

Activities Sherman Parks &^ Playgrounds 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.

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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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: 903.893.4717
http://ntxyouthconnection.org/UCAP.htm
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Art Classes Enrolling Now!
Youth classes start back up Saturday Jan 07 and Tuesday Jan 10. Enrolling now for "Art from Around the World - Part 1", Advised Studies for Intermediate & Advanced Youth, and Private Lessons at Artplace Gallery.
Artplace Gallery
413 W. Main Steet Denison, Texas 75020
(903) 327-8180 www.artplacegallery.com

FBI

Hey girls, would you like to make new friends and let everyone know what's on your mind? We want to hear it. Feel free to say what's on your mind in a safe relaxed environment. This is an exciting opportunity for young ladies to learn who they are and all they can accomplish through a variety of activities, crafts and group discussions. Don't miss out on the fun!

Dates:
Mondays, November 21, 2011

Mondays, January 9 & 23, 2012
Cost:            Free
Ages:           10 and older
Time:            6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Glennie O. Ham Center,
1002 N Music St, Sherman, TX
Sherman Parks & Recreation

RAFT - Teens

Parents, are you tired of hearing, "There is nothing to do" or "I am so bored"? Kids, are you in 5th - 8th grade and looking for fun things to do with kids your own age? RAFT is a group of kids that plans, promotes, and implements recreational activities for those in 5th - 8th grades. In addition to activities, RAFT participates in community service projects throughout the year. At each meeting, we plan future activities and projects, but we also take time for some fun with games and other team-building activities. Our meetings are almost as much fun as the activities that we plan. So, if you are looking for something to be a part of, just show up to one of the meetings listed below.

Dates:
Time:           6:30 - 8:00pm
Ages:           5th - 8th grades
Parks and Recreation Activity Center

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.

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!

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.

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The Great Backyard Bird Count is for kids!

Photo by Donna Salko, PA, 2011 GBBC

The Great Backyard Bird Count (or GBBC) takes place over four days in February each year.

It's very easy!

Watch and count birds in your yard, a nearby park, or maybe at your school. Report what you saw by entering your bird list online.

By doing this, we learn what kind of birds are being seen in the winter and whether there are more or fewer of them than before. Learn more about how to participate.

You'll have more fun if you learn more about birds. Try some of the games below and acitvities on this page!
http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc/kids

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

March 31
Fishing Event for Kids
Hagerman National Wildlife Refute
6465 Refuge Road
Sherman, TX

Kids, 16 and under (no fishing license required) - fish the ponds at Hagerman NWR located adjacent to Refuge Road by maintenance yard; bait provided, bring your gear or use ours - plus - learn to cast, learn the fish of Texoma, and have fun doing fish craft. Bring lawn chairs , snacks. Free event, parents must accompany children

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

Sport Clinic and City Leagues

January 10 -
Vollyball clinic
Dillingham Intermediate School
1701 E Gallaher Drive
Sherman, Tx
903-892-7344
$60 for each participant

A volleyball clinic for the ages 8 - 14 years. Come out and learn how to pass, set, and spike with us. This clinic should help you "Ace" volleyball.

A volleyball clinic for the ages 8 - 14 years. Come out and learn how to pass, set, and spike with us. This clinic should help you "Ace" volleyball.
Every Tuesday

Activities & Workshops for Kids

Crafty Kids

Let your creativity run wild while making fun and creative age-appropriate craft projects. Remember, if we're not getting messy then we're not having fun.

Register by turning in a registration form to the Parks and Recreation Office located at 1002 N Music St by Friday, January 6, 2012.

Dates:         Tuesdays,
January        10-31, 2012
Time:           10:00-10:45 am
Cost:            $15
Ages:           3 - 5 years
Glennie O. Ham Center
1002 N Music St
Sherman, TX

Calling All Cooks

Do you like experimenting with food? We do too! Join us in creating incredible edible delights! Participants will also learn about food nutrition, kitchen utensils and cooking safety tips.

Register by turning in a registration form to the Parks and Recreation Office located at 1002 N Music St by December 30, 2011.

Partial scholarships are available for this class.

Days:         Wednesdays
Dates:        January 4-25, 2012
Cost:          $20
Time:         3:30-5:00 pm
Ages:         8 - 12 years
Location:   Parks & Recreation Activity Center

Bubbles 'n' Stuff

Can't find a scent to call your own? Well look no further! Learn how to make soaps, bath bombs and much more. This class will be held at the Parks and Recreation Activity Center.

Register by turning in a registration form to the Parks and Recreation Office located at 1002 N Music St by January 6, 2012.

Dates:         Thursdays, January 12-February 2, 2012
Time:           3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost:           $20
Ages:           7 - 14 years
Parks and Recreation Activity Center

Hapkido

Hapkido is a complete martial art that is dedicated to the cultivation of mental strength and well-being. It combines kicking and punching similar to karate or taekwondo, throws found in Judo, and grappling from Ju Jitsu. Hapkido is taught by Chief Master John Murphy teaches seminars throughout the country and has taught four world champions and over a score of national champions.

Register by turning in a registration form to the Parks and Recreation Office located at 1002 N Music by November 30, 2011.

Days:          Mondays & Wednesdays
Dates:         January 4-30, 2012
Time:           6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost:           $45 per month
Ages:          Six and older
Parks and Recreation Activity Center

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

Urban Art

Discover the basics of street art. Participants ages 7-14 years will learn design, lettering, stenciling, marker art, wheat pasting and more on a variety of canvases.

Register by turning in a registration form to the Parks and Recreation Office located at 1002 N Music St by January 6, 2012.

Dates:         Tuesdays, January 10-31, 2012
Time:           3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Cost:           $20
Ages:           7-14 years
Parks and Recreation Activity Center

Babysitting Course

Participants will learn the necessary skills for becoming a "Safe Sitter" as they learn to become self reliant and confident while caring for young children. Topics include growth and development, safety, first aid, emergency procedures, and constructive play. There will also be a lot of hands-on practice with dolls in basic child care skills including feeding, changing, burping, holding, etc. Registration fee includes lunch, book, and American Red Cross certification.

Register by turning in a registration form to the Parks and Recreation Office located at 1002 N Music St by January 11, 2012.

Date:           Monday, January 16, 2012
Cost:           $50
Ages:          11-15 years
Time:           10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Glennie O. Ham Center

Birthday Party Headquarters

Cake & Cupcake Decorating

Patty Cakes
224 W Houston St
Sherman, TX
(903) 892-4982
www.patty-cakes-decorating.com

Your Indoor Inflatable Party Place
Midway mall
Sherman, Tx
(903) 893-4350
www.jumpnland.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. small
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

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