Please click on the link below to view the Teen Monthly Activities Calendars! May 2012 Teen Calendar

Ages 11-15 To provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for infants and children. This training will help participants to develop leadership skills; learn how to develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe and help children behave; and learn about basic [...]

Ages 12-Adult Instructor:  Aileen Pool Come spend a fun evening with us to learn Ballroom Dance basics!  We’ll do the Foxtrot, Waltz and Two-step, and work up to other rhythms such as Cha, Rumba, Polka, American Tango and the always popular Swing.  Dance beautifully at your child’s wedding, your own anniversary celebration or on a romantic date. No [...]

Ages 12 & up Learn about different types of photography (landscape, macro and portrait) using your own camera!  Instructor Mary Ann Melton has won numerous photos awards and has works published in Texas Highways magazine. All participants must have a camera. Class 1:  The World of Digital Photography Class 2:  Landscape Photography Class 3:  Macro [...]

This class will take students from the basics of  post processing their images – color, exposure, contrast, sharpening, etc to more advanced techniques such as High Dynamic Range Photography. *For ages 12 & up Class 1: Using Photoshop and other software to convert RAW images, simple corrections for exposure, color balance, and contrast Class 2: [...]

SAVE A LIFE – GIVE BLOOD 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 – it is so important. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS [...]

all with Leslie St.Aubin Card Making Go the creative route for that special or everyday occasion… make your own invitations or cards! Learn the basics of card making from choosing cards stock, colors, style, form and layout. Focusing on a standard card, and over a series of 4 weeks, introducing Clean and Simple style, Layered [...]

Ages 5 – 16 Participants will be taught basic tumbling, fundamentals of jumps, cheer moves including hand and arm positions, as well as basic dance moves to be used in cheer routines.  Program instructors are certified by Pop Warner. Cheerleaders may perform at various City of Georgetown events; parents will be notified well in advance. [...]

All Ages, 12-Adult Instructor: Aileen Pool Where better (than Texas) to learn Western Dancing like the Two-Step and the Waltz? Throw in a little Cotton-Eyed Joe, the Schottische, the Polka and you have the makings of a fun-filled evening of learning that you can put on any dance floor. No partner? No problem! Member Fee: [...]

Ages 16 & up. State approved, Texas Education Agency class for Ticket Dismissal or for Insurance Discount. The class consists of six hours video and lecture. You must pass the exam with a score of 70% or higher. Don’t worry; we have a great review! It’s fun, educational and provides you with ‘Knowledgeable Driving System [...]

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 [...]

Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 7:00 – 10:00 pm Open to Everyone! $5 admission. Come watch the bands battle it out at the Teen Center! Are you in a band that would like to enter? Contact Katie Sofranko at 931-2744. Sponsored by the Georgetown Youth Advisory Board. Held at the Teen Center Courtyard.

Attention Georgetown Teens! The application process for the Georgetown Youth Advisory Board begins April 2! Mission Statement: The Georgetown Youth Advisory Board provides a means for youth to unite the community, promote healthy decisions and use leadership skills to create solutions for the benefit of all. What is the Youth Advisory Board? The GYAB is [...]

Saturday, April 17, 2012 from 9:00 am- 5:00 pm Member Fee: $25 Non-member fees: $27.50 resident/ $30 nonresident Learn how to make your own short film in this intensive workshop. From script to screen, Austin Film Society Filmmaking Mentor Jillian Hill will guide you through what the fi lmmaking process is really all about. Get your [...]

Movie Mondays Every other Monday at 6:30 pm at the Teen Center Bring your friends and enjoy a movie, plus free popcorn and drinks!

At the Georgetown Recreation Center Brought to you by Karla Roberson from Splatters Pottery Studio. NEW Inventory is added frequently!  Please visit the Georgetown Recreation Center and see what is available today! No creative or artistic ability is required.  Create a great gift or make something for yourself.  We offer everything you need – all supplies [...]

Practice the art of photographing flowers and other plants at the beautiful Berry Springs Park. See and capture all that Berry Springs has to offer! For ages 12 & up. *All participants need to have a camera, and a tripod is strongly recommended. Member Fee: $38 Nonmember Fee: $43 Resident / $48 Nonresident 6:00pm – [...]

Juniors and Seniors – Have you started thinking about your SAT Exam? Jennifer Kearney, a certified teacher, will help you prepare for the SAT 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 [...]

With Mr. Jones and Mr. Deichman 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 [...]

Ages 14-18 Member Fee: $18.75 Non-member fees: $20 resident/ $21.75 nonresident Dates: Thursdays – March 1; April 5; May 3 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm Each half hour course will teach customized skin care and cosmetic techniques for young women. Beauty consultant Jill Garrett will feature tips and trends for the “every day” look, and [...]

by Georgetown Youth Theatre Come join us for this amazing introduction to the world of theater!  Teens ages 12-18 will learn about stage makeup, musical pantomime, masks & body language, costume design, improvisation, character study, projection, and memorization. Parents are invited to a performance on the Saturday following the session, July 21. Member Fee: $200 [...]

Teen Cooking Classes Ages 13-17 Member Fee: $25 Non-member fees: $27.50 resident/ $30 nonresident Classes meet from 6:30 -7:30 pm Tuesdays, March 6-27: Comfort Food 101 Tuesdays, April 10- May 1: Healthy & Delicious Tuesdays, May 8-29: Extreme Chef Teen Edition Have you ever been starving but there was no one around to cook for [...]

Teen Live Music Nights! Free! Each month we will be offering live music in the Teen Center, featuring Teen Bands! Weather permitting, the bands will play in the Teen Center Courtyard, but will be moved inside when it gets cold. Are you in a band that would like to play? Contact Katie Sofranko at 931-2744 [...]

Junior High Jump Friday, March 9, 2012 from 5:00 – 9:00 pm Ages: 11-14 Member Fee: $20  Non-member fees: $22 resident /$24 nonresident Any middle schooler can sign up for this trip! We will be going to Jump Street indoor trampoline park in Cedar Park. Price includes activities and dinner. Pre-registration by March 5 is required. [...]

Tournament Thursdays Every other Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 pm Tournaments include pool, ping pong, foosball, 3-point shootouts, scooter hockey and more.

Obtain beneficial & reliable fitness advice through this FREE 90 minute orientation taught by a certified personal trainer. Designed to educate individuals new to strength training. Group will meet on the following Thursdays  in the lobby outside of the weight room.  Space is limited – you must preregister in order to reserve your space! Choose one class [...]

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 [...]