Sheila Beck began her art education in 1953, and has been learning, creating, and teaching ever since. Her works are included in private collections in the United States, Great Britain and Australia, and have been featured in exhibitions worldwide. She is proficient in all mediums but particularly enjoys the pure, vibrant colors achieved in watercolor.
In [...]

Water Color Classes – Ages 8-18
Taught by Sheila Beck, these classes are perfect for children with an interest in art, from beginners to the most advanced! Registration begins August 1, 2009.
Member Fee: $20
Nonmember Fees: $23 Resident / $29 Nonresident
Course meets 2nd Thursday of the month from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Course #28290, Sept. 10, [...]

with Sandie Anderson
Ballroom dancing will teach the great elegant dances from back in time. Learn everything from the cha-cha, waltz and foxtrot to swing, tango and samba! Bring a partner or come alone. Either way, you will learn a few steps, meet new people and have fun all at the same time! For ages 15 [...]

with Jackie Thomas
Beginner level classes are appropriate for persons who have never woven before or who have only woven a few baskets. In most beginner classes you will go home with a finished basket – instant gratification! The maximum number of students is eight, so please register early to secure your place!

Utensil Basket         Monday, December 1- [...]

with Garland Bullock
The Georgetown Recreation Center will be hosting Beginner and Intermediate Clogging dance classes. Each course is three months long . Please wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes and bring a towel and a water bottle.
 
Member Fee: $40
Nonmember Fees: $46 Resident / $51 Nonresident
September thru November session (8 classes):
                                               Beginning                  Intermediate
                                              Course #28267           Course #28269
Sept. [...]

SAVE A LIFE – GIVE BLOOD!
Friday, January 22, 2010  10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Georgetown Recreation Center is proud to invite the Scott & White Bloodmobile to come in every few months.  We offer free snacks and T-shirts and the chance to win cool prizes!  We encourage everyone who is eligible to come and donate [...]

Think your fitness goals are “mission impossible”?
THINK AGAIN!!  Firm up your muscles, burn calories and transform your body.  Course curriculum includes circuit training, body toning, cardiovascular exercise, kickboxing, core training, relaxation techniques and much more.  No matter what your fitness level, you will be able to benefit from this class because the workout will be personalized to [...]

With Beckey Smiley
Oh, the fun of a circus!  Kids will use various art materials such as chalk, markers, paint and clay to create circle animals, performers, and clowns.
Please check back for 2010 Circus Art Information!

Instructor: Sandie Anderson
Come learn one of the most enjoyable hobbies in Texas! Lessons will include the Texas two-step, waltz, polka and swing. Alone or with a partner, learn to dance while having fun and meeting new people! For ages 15 & up.
Member Fee: $18
Nonmember Fees: $21 Resident / $24 Nonresident
Class meets on Fridays, 7:45-8:45 p.m.
Course [...]

with Gary Murray
Come learn to fence with the U.S. Fencing Coaches Association 2000 Coach of the Year, Gary Murray! Coach Murray has coached five national champions, one world champion, one Olympian and numerous Jr. Olympians.  These introductory / intermediate group classes for all ages build a strong foundation of fencing basics.  Classes will include fencing [...]

Instructor: John Krause
The name HapKiDo means “The way of strength and harmony”. Through practice one learns to harmonize his or her own mind and body, eventually developing the ability to utilize an attacker’s own energy against them to develop effective and powerful self-defense techniques. Hapkido emphasizes the soft and the hard, circular motion, non-resisting movements [...]

With Beckey Smiley
Drawing, markers, chalk, paint, and even clay will be explored in this fun learn-to-create a cartoon camp! Kids will learn different ways to represent a cartoon character, and leave with lots of cartoons they’ve created during the week.
Please check back for 2010 Just Cartooning Around Information!

Program Director: Heather Hardesty

Kinderdance Programs encourage children to love learning by associating it with things that come naturally – music, movement and dance. Registration begins August 1, 2009
Kinderdance is a planned developmental dance/movement and fitness program taught on 2 levels, teaching the basics of ballet, tap and creative dance while blending educational concepts. Choose the [...]

The senior adult program at Georgetown Parks and Recreation is also know as KYDSS (Keeping Young Doing Senior Stuff).
The KYDSS program is offered year-round. The main activity that is offered in this program is a day trip once a month to a variety of locations. The next meeting and trip will be in September 2009.
The [...]

Instructor: Sandie Anderson
Want to learn the Electric Slide, the Frieze and the Alley Cat?  Come join us for these and other popular line dancing moves!  Enjoy making friends while mastering the steps.  No partner required.
Member Fee: $18
Nonmember Fees: $21 Resident / $24 Nonresident
6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays
Course #28304  November 4-25
Course #28305  December 2-23
Course #28306  January 6-27
Course #28307  February 3-24

You will learn a variety of magic tricks to amaze your family and friends! All students will get a kit to take home – instructions and equipment for each trick you learn to perform. For kids and adults!
Please check back for 2010 Magic Camp Information!

Instructor: Johnelle Clancy
Classes consist of reading various plays aloud for accuracy and good expression. Groups then choose which play to plan for puppets and props.  Paper, cloth, paints, markers and household articles are creatively transformed into characters and settings to illustrate the plots of the chosen classic short story or the international folk tale.  At the [...]

Instructor: Jennifer Kearney
Juniors and Seniors: Have you started thinking about your SAT? Jennifer Kearney, a certified teacher, will help you prepare for the exam format with tips, test-taking tactics and exam information.  Good preparation can help you get the highest scores, so DO NOT wait till the last minute! Please register early – space is [...]

With Mr. Jones
This class features an eclectic blend of karate and jiu jitsu designed to give the student comprehensive self-defense skills at all ranges, from kicking and punching to grappling and ground fighting.
The goals of the class are:
To provide reliable self-defense skills
To help students attain strength, fitness and coordination
To instill self-discipline and perseverance
To foster a [...]

This is the nation’s leading exercise program designed exclusively for older adults! This is a low-impact class which promotes increased strength, flexibility, balance and coordination.  Equipment includes resistance band, exercise ball, light weights and a chair. Open to all recreation center members. GET FIT, HAVE FUN, MAKE FRIENDS!
     Monday 1:30-2:30 p.m.
     Tuesday 1:30-2:30 p.m.
     Wednesday 1:30-2:30 [...]

Instructor: Gary Murray
Anyone who is at least 7 years old is welcome to come learn to fence with the U.S. Fencing Coaches Association 2000 Coach of the Year, Gary Murray.  Coach Murray has coached 5 national champions, one world champion, one Olympian and numerous Jr. Olympians.
Camp be held in the Georgetown Recreation Center’s Gymnasium, and [...]

Instructor: Louis Knox
Louis Knox has been practicing martial arts for 16 years. He began teaching Judo and added Tai Chi several years ago. He received his accreditation with Paul Wang from the Tai Chi People Holistic Health Center in 1999.
Practitioners of Tai Chi enjoy increased flexibility, better balance, coordination, stronger mental focus and a sense [...]

With Beckey Smiley
Kids will explore creatures from under the sea by creating with markers, collage, painting, chalk and clay.  They will be making many wonderful sea-art creations during the week.
Please check back for 2010 Under the Sea Art Information!

With Beckey Smiley
Using markers, collage, painting, chalk, and clay kids will create unusual, wild and wacky art.  Creativity abounds whether it be real or imagined!
Please check back for 2010 Wild & Wacky Art Camp Information!

with Linda Ward
A Yoga class is made up of stretching exercises, breathing techniques and deep relaxation. It’s a slow, thoughtful system of stretching and balancing. There is a pose, which affects every muscle, organ and gland in the body and is working on all levels of your being – physically, mentally, and emotionally. Yoga is [...]