Youth

FALL 2023 PROGRAMS

Holiday Art Camp

Finally it’s an art camp for youth emphasizing fine art & creative thinking instead of just crafts! Your young artist will complete amazing pieces of finished works of art in this three day camp, under the guidance of Certified Robert Garden Art Instructors. Learn perspective drawing with charcoals and oil pastels, create land and seascapes, animals, still life’s and more, painting with acrylics and watercolors exploring color theory, time-saving techniques, aerial perspective and more. All your art supplies are included as well as detailed individualized instruction.

What to bring: roll of paper towels, snack and wear old clothes.

Tuesday, December 19 through Thursday, December 21from 2 to 4:45p.m.

Ages: 5-13 yrs.
Fees: $65 cash material fee

Beginner Chess - #370903 (NEW)

Dive into the fascinating world of chess designed for beginners eager to learn the fundamentals. This engaging course will introduce you to the basic rules, piece movements, and essential strategies, setting a strong foundation for your chess journey. By the end, you will know how to play a full game to checkmate and know some basic strategies to help you win.

Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Rowlett Community Centre

Ages: 6- 18 yrs.
Fees: $150/class session

Intermediate Chess - #370904 (NEW)

The ideal class for players who are familiar with the rules and can achieve checkmate and have played many times before. In this dynamic course, we'll focus on sharpening your tactics and strategies, enabling you to consistently secure victories. Master basic tactics such as pins, forks, and skewers, while learning essential calculation skills and exploring the different phases of the game: opening, middlegame, and endgame. Enroll and embark on a journey to refine your skills, boost your performance, and elevate your chess prowess.

Sunday from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Rowlett Community Centre

Ages: 6- 18 yrs.
Fees: $150/class session

Open Play Chess & Tournament - #370906 (NEW)

A lively gathering for chess lovers of all levels. Choose between friendly open play sessions, where you can hone your skills and socialize with fellow enthusiasts, or put your strategies to the test in our exhilarating tournament. Whether you're a casual player or an ambitious competitor, this event offers a unique opportunity to engage with the local chess community and foster your love for the game. Join us for an unforgettable day of camaraderie, challenge, and chess mastery. Medals for top tournament players. Time controls will be 15/d5 each player, 4 rounds.

Sunday December 3, from to 3 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Rowlett Community Centre

Ages: 6- 18 yrs.
Fees: $15

MVP Skills & Training #310205

MVP Skills and Training sessions are designed to unlock young athlete's talent by teaching core basketball skills, help improve confidence, and take ownership of their personal development. Sessions will have a focus on specific skills, each broken down to its key elements to help the athlete understand and develop a solid foundation. Participants will have also learn how to set realistic goals and work through problems or obstacles independently and as a member of a team. Drop-in fee is $12.

What to bring: Water Bottle and a Basketball

Beginners

Tuesday nights from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rowlett Community Centre Gym A

Ages: 5-14yrs
Fee: $45/month

Intermediate

Tuesday nights from to 7 to 8 p.m. at Rowlett Community Centre Gym A

Ages: 5-14yrs
Fee: $40/month

To learn more about the class please email Coach Ellis at Mrmatthewellis79@gmail.com

Tennis lessons

Everything is more fun with friends! Franco Racquet Sports offers group lessons where you can enjoy tennis sessions with others while receiving the same level of instruction offered in a private tennis lesson setting. Brought to you by FRANCO RAQUET SPORTS DFW - Register Today

Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Herfurth Park

Ages: 5-14yrs
Fee: $50/month

Bump it, Set it, Spike it – Volleyball Skills & Drills - #343434

Bump, set, spike, you don't want to miss out on this fast-paced skills and drills program at the Rowlett Community Centre. Beginning players will learn the fundamentals of this ever-growing sport and Intermediate players will build on the skills they already have to improve their game.

What to bring: Water Bottle and a Volleyball

Beginners

Tuesday nights from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rowlett Community Centre Gym B

Ages: 5-14yrs
Fee: $45/month

Intermediate

Tuesday nights from to 7 to 8 p.m. at Rowlett Community Centre Gym B

Ages: 5-14yrs
Fee: $45/month

Tae Kwon Do - #320201

7th degree black belt, Bobby Blakey, has 30+ years of training experience with numerous black belts under him and sits on the board of the Texas Martial Arts Federation. Discipline, power, focus and conditioning are just some of the things you will learn in this year-round program.

Tuesdays & Thursdays nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Rowlett Community Centre

Ages: 6 and up
Fee: $35/month (attend once a week) & $55/month (attend twice a week)

Fencing - #310735

This fun, skill-intensive program is designed with the beginning to intermediate player in mind. Using our progression-oriented curriculum, our fencing staff focus on the whole player, teaching your child the skills needed both on and off the court to be a better athlete. Each day will start with a skill of the day and progress into drills and games.

Tuesday nights from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Rowlett Community Centre

Ages: 9yrs and up
Fee: $40/month

Jujitsu - #320202

This is not just another martial arts class. We employ a mixed martial arts approach with a focus on real world application of self-defense principals including target hardening, situational awareness, pre-assault recognition, mindset, verbal tools, psychological tools, and situational application of hand-to-hand combative. Learn how to protect yourself, be more confident and aware in our non-sport, reality based, self-defense system. We can help kids understand how to manage altercations with bullies (that are school friendly), and adults confidently navigate environments and altercations safely. Don’t be anyone’s “victim” when the moment calls for you to be prepared.

Monday and Thursday nights from 7:15 to 8:45p at the Rowlett Community Centre

Age: 12yrs and up
Fee: $35 ( Once a week class) & $55 (Twice a week class)