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Registration Information

1. In person

Flower Mound Community Activity Center
1200 Gerault Road

2. By mail

Flower Mound Parks and Recreation Division
2121 Cross Timbers Road
Flower Mound, Texas 75028

3. By phone

972.874.PARK (7275)

We accept cash, check, Mastercard, and Visa.

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Lamaze Childbirth Education Program

This class is for pregnant couples to create awareness about normal, healthy, and natural
pregnancy and childbirth. This course will help
couples widen their knowledge on childbirth
and learn about all of the choices they have in
pregnancy and birth. Build your confidence in
your journey towards celebrating the birth of
your child. Instructor: Ramya Ram

Session 1:                Saturdays, June 6 - June 27
Session 2:                Sundays, July 12 - Aug 2
Session 3:                Saturdays, Aug 8 - Aug 29
Time:                       2 - 5 p.m.
Cost:                       $90/$99 per couple
Min/Max:                3/8

Birth Options after a C-Section(VBAC)

This class is intended for parents who are planning a vaginal birth after a cesarean. This class will focus on creating a positive mindset for birthing normally, coping skills, involving and preparing older siblings for the birth and the new baby, and connect with other parents who are sharing a similar experience. This will give you a chance to identify what worked and what did not in your past births, and spend a few hours focusing on this pregnancy. Instructor: Ramya Ram

Session 1:                Sunday, June 14
Session 2:                Saturday, July 11
Session 3:                Sunday, August 9

Time:                       2 - 5 p.m.
Cost:                       $45/$50 per couple Min/Max:                3/10

Baby Care Basics

This class is designed to help parents respond with confidence to their baby’s individual needs and build positive relationships in the process. Learn what your baby can do in their first hours, days, weeks, and months. Find out how newborns sleep, eat, communicate, function, and develop physiologically and neurologically. Instructor: Ramya Ram

Session 1:                Sunday, June 21
Session 2:                Saturday, July 18
Session 3:                Sunday, August 16

Time:                       2 - 5 p.m.
Cost:                       $45/$50 per couple Min/Max:                3/10

Lil’ Red Tiger Pre-School

Children will gain the edge by learning American Karate the kid-friendly way and develop the important skills necessary to make the right choices. In addition to the lessons, students will be eligible to attend 2 anti-abduction seminars per year for free at the CAC, dates to be announced. For more information, call 817.859.1015 or visit www.redtigerkarate.com. Instructor: Red Tiger Karate Staff

Day:                        Tuesdays

Session 1:                June 9 - July 7
Session 2:                July 14 - August 11

Time:                       10:30 - 11 a.m.
Age:                         3 - 5
Cost:                       $25/$28
Min/Max:                5/15

Red Tiger Karate for Juniors

This white through black belt program teaches American Karate as well as anti-abduction and bully self-defense. In addition, the program develops selfesteem, positive behavior, and academic achievement. In addition to the lessons, students will be eligible to attend 2 antiabduction seminars per year for free at the CAC, dates to be announced. For more information, call 817.859.1015 or visit www.redtigerkarate.com. Instructor: Red Tiger Karate Staff

Day:                        Thursdays

Session 1:                June 11 - July 9
Session 2:                July 16 - August 13

Time:                       6 - 7 p.m. for new students 7 - 8 p.m. for returning students
Age:                         5 - 12
Cost:                       $35/$39
Min/Max:                10/35

Red Tiger Karate for Adults

This program teaches American Karate with a focus on street self-defense, fitness, and personal development. Most adults join to get back in shape, meet new people, and learn self-defense. In addition to the lessons, students will be eligible to attend 2 anti-abduction seminars per year for free at the CAC, dates to be announced. For more information, call 817.859.1015 or visit www.redtigerkarate.com. Instructor: Red Tiger Karate Staff

Day:                        Thursdays

Session 1:                June 11 - July 9
Session 2:                July 16 - August 13

Time:                       8 - 9 p.m.
Age:                         13 and up
Cost:                       $35/$39
Min/Max:                2/25

American Red Cross Kid Care Babysitting Class

Students learn to be responsible babysitters, receive a Kid Care handbook and an American Red Cross course completion card. Space is limited and all students must be pre-registered. Please bring a lunch. For more information, call 972.874.6276. Instructor: CAC Staff

Day: Saturday

Session 1:                June 13
Session 2:                July 18
Session 3:                August 15

Time:                       10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost:                       $45/$50
Ages:                       11 - 14
Min/Max:                5/10

Young Rembrandts Preschool Drawing Classes

Students will learn about and draw different subjects such as pigs, sheep, and more farm animals. Instructor: YR Staff

Session 1:                Mondays, June 15 - July 13
Session 2:                Mondays, July 20 - August 17

Time:                       9 - 9:45 a.m. or 10 - 10:45 a.m.
Cost:                       $55/$61
Ages:                       3 ½ to K
Min/Max:                4/8

Young Rembrandts Elementary School Drawing Classes

Students will learn to draw sea shells, sailboats, fish and various scenes. Instructor: YR Staff

Session 1:                Mondays, June 15 - July 13
Session 2:                Mondays, July 20 - August 17

Time:                       11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost:                       $55/$61
Ages:                       First grade to 12 years
Min/Max:                6/16

Young Rembrandts Elementary Cartooning Classes

Learning to draw can be lots of fun, especially if you’re creating silly characters, funny expressions, and drawing sequences that tell jokes. Instructor: YR Staff

Session 1:                Mondays, June 15 - July 13
Session 2:                Mondays, July 20 - August 17

Time:                       12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Cost:                       $55/$61
Ages:                       7 - 13 years
Min/Max:                6/16

Ms. Jo-Ann’s Ballet/Tap

Students will develop rhythm, poise, and coordination while learning the fundamentals of ballet and tap. This class will create group interaction skills and support your child’s esteem and positive image. Ballet shoes, leotards, and tights are required for all dance classes. Tap shoes are required for tap classes. Instructor: JoAnn Ingram

Days:                      Thursdays

Session 1:                June 4, 11, 18, 25
Session 2:                July 9, 16, 23, 30
Session 3:                August 6, 13, 20*

Cost:                       $35/$39
*Session 3:             $26/29
Time:                       3 - 3:45 p.m. for 3 - 5 years 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. for 6 - 12 years
Min/Max:                5/12

Peekaboo, I Love You!

More than just a curious story, Mother Goose games like peek-a-boo help babies understand language. Materials include a hard cover book, home CD, duck wash mitt, baby duck Gertie ball and poster. Instuctor: Suzanne Williams

Session 1:                Thursday, June 4 - July 2

Time:                       9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Age:                         Newborn - 20 months
Cost:                       $90/$99 + $35 supply fee to instructor on the first day of class

Music and Art Creatures at the Ocean

Your child will encounter whimsical waterfront friends that include the seagull, crab, dolphin, octopus and whale. Materials include home CD, pair of seashell castanet instrument, a set of 10 story cards and 5 picture folders. Instuctor: Suzanne Williams

Session 1:                Thursday, June 4 - July 2

Time:                       10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Age:                         1 ½ - 3 ½ years
Cost:                       $90/$99 + $35 supply fee to instructor on the first day of class

Busy Days

Set your baby’s day to classical music. Materials include home CD, board book, village cage bell instrument and poster. Instuctor: Suzanne Williams

Session 1:                Thursday, July 9 - August 6

Time:                       9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Age:                         Newborn - 20 months
Cost:                       $90/$99 + $35 supply fee to instructor on the first day of class

Creatures in My Backyard

Creatures in My Backyard will encourage you and your child to explore your environment and make new discoveries. Materials include home CD, bunny hand puppet, and a set of 5 picture folders. Instructor: Suzanne Williams

Session 1:                Thursday, July 9 - August 6

Time:                       10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Age:                         1 ½ - 3 ½ years
Cost:                       $90/$99 + $35 supply fee to instructor on the first day of clas

Basic Guitar Class

This class will include sight-reading, chords, and scales. This is a great class for those who have always wanted to learn. The instructor will work with each student at their current skill level, to ensure that everyone improves. Instructor: Jeremy Emmert

Days:                      Thursdays

Session 1:                June 11 - July 2
Session 2:                July 9 - July 30
Session 3:                August 6 - August 27

Time:                       6 - 7 p.m. for 8 -10 year olds or 7 - 8 p.m. for 11 - 18 year olds
Cost:                       $65/$72 + $5 book fee to instructor on the first day of class
Min/Max:                6/10

Summer Adventure Camp

“Every Day is Your Adventure” is the theme for the Summer Adventure Camp for youth entering the 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grades in the fall of 2009. This program is designed to give youth a daily opportunity to explore and discover fun and exciting activities around the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Daily activities may include Six Flags, Game Works, Laser Quest, Paint Ball, Speed Zone, Hurricane Harbor, and much more. Counselors: CAC Staff

Session 1:                June 8 - 12
Session 2:                June 15 - 19
Session 3:                June 22 - 26
Session 4:                June 29 - July 3
Session 5:                July 6 - 10
Session 6:                July 13 - 17
Session 7:                July 20 - 24
Session 8:                July 27 - 31
Session 9:                Aug 3 - 7
Session 10:              Aug 10 - 14
Session 11:              Aug 17 - 21

Time:                       9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Structured activities) 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Extended hours - no additional fee)
Cost:                       $175/$193 per week $120/$132 for additional siblings

Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp, for children ages 6 - 11, is a week of fun-filled activities highlighted by an exciting field trip on Tuesdays. Each week has a different theme with related activities including sports, games, movies, swimming, and arts and crafts.

Session 1:                June 8 - 12 Scavanger Hunt Field Trip: Fort Worth Zoo
Session 2:                June 15- 19 Sports Field Trip: Science Place / Imax Theater
Session 3:                June 22 - 26 Mission Impossible Field Trip: Speedzone
Session 4:                June 29 - July 3 Playhouse Field Trip: Roller Skating
Session 5:                July 6 - 10 Food from Around the World Field Trip: Park/Movie
Session 6:                July 13 - 17 Wacky Water Field Trip: Hurricane Harbor
Session 7:                July 20 - 24 Survivor Field Trip: Nrh20
Session 8:                July 27 - 31 Face Painting Field Trip: Hawaiian Falls
Session 9:                Aug 3 - 7 Fun Acitivity Week Field Trip: Dallas Aquarium
Session 10:              Aug 10 - 14 Campers’ Choice Field Trip: Forth Worth Zoo
Session 11:              Aug 17 - 21 End of Summer Bash Party

Time:                        9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Structured activities) 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Extended hours - no additional fee)
Cost:                       $150/$160 per week + $105/$115 for additional siblings

Garden Art Camp

In this four day class your young artist will complete eight masterpieces using five different mediums. You’ll be proud to frame and hang these pieces of art. Professional artists and certified instructors of the Robert Garden School of Art teach perspective, composition, color mixing, and special brush strokes step-bystep. All art supplies are provided. Please wear an old t-shirt and bring paper towels. Instructor: Garden Art Staff

Session 1:                June 8 - 11
Session 2:                July 13 - 16
Session 3:                Aug 10 - 13

Time:                       2 - 4:45 p.m.
Age:                         5 - 13
Cost:                       $50/$55 + $60 supply fee to instructor on the first day of class
Min/Max:                8/25

LEGO - Simple Machines 1: Early Learning - Beginning

Students will be introduced to levers, wheels, axles, gears and pulleys while exploring and alter the movement of everyday machines.
Instructor: Michael Calahan
Date:                        Monday - Friday, July 6 - July 10
Time:                       1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Ages:                       4 - 7
Cost:                        $65/$72
Min/Max:                   4/8
Date:                        Monday - Friday, August 3 - August 7
Time:                       12 - 1 p.m.
Ages:                       4 - 7
Cost:                        $65/$72
Min/Max:                4/8

LEGO - Structures 1 Early Learning – Beginning

Students will learn how to explore and learn how to build creatures, go fishing and other activities while be introduced to balance, weight, height and counterbalance. Instructor: Michael Calahan

Date:                       Monday - Friday, July 6 - July 10
Time:                       12 - 1 p.m.
Ages:                       4 - 7
Cost:                       $65/$72
Min/Max:                4/8
Date:                       Monday - Friday August 3 - August 7
Time:                       1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Ages:                       4 - 7
Cost:                       $65/$72
Min/Max:                4/8

LEGO - Science & Technology - Level 1

Students will learn to work in teams to create fun and exciting inventions. Instructor: Michael Calahan

Date:                       Monday - Friday, July 6 - July 10
Time:                       5 - 6 p.m.
Ages:                       8 +
Cost:                       $65/$72
Min/Max:                4/8

Date:                       Monday - Friday August 3 - August 7
Time:                       3 - 4 p.m.
Ages:                       8 +
Cost:                       $65/$72
Min/Max:                4/8

LEGO - Robotics – Beginning

Students will be introduced to the beginning stages of LEGO robotics and programming. Instructor: Michael Calahan

Date:                       Monday - Friday, July 6 - July 10
Time:                       3 - 4 p.m.
Ages:                       10 +
Cost:                       $85/$94
Min/Max:                4/8

Date:                       Monday - Friday, August 3 - August 7
Time:                       5 - 6 p.m.
Ages:                       10 +
Cost:                       $85/$94
Min/Max:                4/8

Kids’ Yoga Club

This class uses fun yoga postures and interactive games to help develop your child’s ability for strength, flexibility, coordination, and relaxation. We strive to teach self-awareness and build respect for ourselves and others in this unique course designed for the child’s mind and body. The one time supply fee includes kid-size yoga mat and educational cards to keep. Instructor: Bethany Pilat

Day:                        Fridays

Session 1:                June 12 - July 3
Session 2:                July 10 - 31
Session 3:                August 7 -28

Time:                       12 - 12:55 p.m.
Cost:                       $59/$65
Ages:                       7 - 11
Min/Max:                7/15

Prenatal Yoga

This class is a safe, effective, and peaceful way to exercise during pregnancy. It teaches movement, breath, and postures that can both mentally and physically help women through pregnancy, labor, delivery, and motherhood. Prenatal yoga provides an opportunity for women to deepen the connection with their growing baby, appreciate and celebrate their changing body, and connect and converse with other expectant mothers. Please bring yoga mat and pillow. Instructor: Bethany Pilat

Day:                        Thursdays

Session 1:                June 11 - July 2
Session 2:                July 9 - 30
Session 3:                August 6 - 27

Time:                       6 - 6:55 p.m.
Cost:                       $59/$65
Min/Max:                7/15

Mommy & Me Postnatal Yoga

This class is designed to help the postpartum mother safely get back into shape while bonding with her new baby. Women will learn yoga postures and practices to help ease aches, revive overstressed muscles, and nurture the body, mind, and spirit. Baby exercises are incorporated to develop your baby’s motor skills, right and left brain integration, tactile and auditory senses, and the special bonding time with mommy. Previous yoga experience is not required. All participating mothers must be cleared for exercise by their physicians prior to attending. Please bring a yoga mat for mom and a comfortable blanket for baby. Instructor: Bethany Pilat

Day:                        Fridays

Session 1:                June 12 - July 3
Session 2:                July 10 - 31
Session 3:                August 7 - 28

Time:                       9:30 - 10:25 a.m.
Cost:                       $59/$65
Ages:                       Baby should be between 6 weeks old and crawling
Min/Max:                7/15

Summer’s Cool Sweat

Run, hop, skip, jump…SWEAT! Kids, let’s get ready to move. Come have fun while getting fit as we play games, have relays, and learn some sports skills. You don’t want to miss out on the summer fun at the Flower Mound CAC.

Day:                        Wednesdays

Session 1:                June 8, 10, 12
Session 2:                July 13, 15, 17
Session 3:                August 10, 12, 14

Time:                       9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Age:                         5 - 11
Cost:                       $39/$43
Min/Max:                10/20

Adult Beginner &  Intermediate Tennis Clinic

Days/Times:      Tuesdays 6:30p–8:00 p.m.
Location:          Leonard John’s Park
Session 1:         June 9, 16, 23, 30
Session 2:         July 7, 14, 21, 28
Session 3:         Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25
Fee:                  $72 per session

Cardio Tennis

Days:                Mondays and Wednesdays
Time:                7:00p-8:00 p.m.
Location:          Leonard John’s Park
Fee:                  $10 per clinic
* Drop In Clinic

Adult Open Drills (3.5 & Above)

Women’s Drill:           Wed., 10a-11:30 a.m.
Men’s Drill:               Wed., 6:30p-8:00 p.m.
Location:          Leonard John’s Park
Fee:                  $15 per clinic
* Drop In Clinic

TCD & USTA Team Clinics

$75 per a 1½ hour lesson
$50 per 1 hour lesson
Location: Leonard John’s Park

Adult League Tennis

Singles:             $28 per player
Doubles:           $22 per player

Private Lessons 

$50 per hour/$28 per half hour lesson
$175 per series of 4 lessons
Location: Leonard John’s Park & Glenwick Park

*All students must bring 1 can of unopened balls to the first class of each session.
** Classes must have a minimum of 4 participants to make.
***Registration must be made 3 days in advance of the 1st day of class.

For more information call Frank Ford  at 817-707-9560 or email flowermoundtennis.frank@gmail .com