TEXAS CITY RECREATION& TOURISM

2016

PROGRAMS

City of Texas City

Department of Recreation & Tourism409-643-5990

STAFFDirector ..................................................Dennis J. HarrisParks Superintendent ............................Byron SefcikAquatics Coordinator ........................Robert McNeil Administrative Assistant ......................Chria McCallAthletics Coordinator. ........................Tara CampbellPrograms & Events Coordinator ......................................Donna WatsonFitness Coordinator ..................................Traci PayneMuseum Curator ......................................Linda TurnerRecreation Programs Coordinator .......................................... Debra Taylor Reservations Coordinator ......................Nicole BestSenior Citizen Program Coordinator ..................................Leonora MendezShooting Range Master ..................... Travis Shipley

FACILITIESCharles T. Doyle Convention Center 2010 5th Avenue North ............. 409-643-5990Nessler Center 2010 5th Avenue North ............. 409-643-5990Lowry Fitness Center & Matthew T. Doyle Natatorium 1900 5th Avenue North ..............409-643-5984Carver Community Center 6615 Park Avenue ............................409-229-1277Sanders/Vincent Community Center 501 4th Avenue North ..................409-655-5573Showboat Pavilion 416 6th Street North ................... 409-643-5990Texas City Museum 409 6th Street North ....................409-229-1660Nessler Park Family Aquatic Center 1700 5th Avenue North................ 409-945-2531

CITY COMMISSIONMayor Matthew T. Doyle

COMMISSIONERSMike Land

Dee Ann HaneyDedrick D. Johnson, Sr.

Phillip Roberts Jami Clark

Thelma Bowie

RECREATION & TOURISM BOARDWinifred Gilmore, Chair

Steve Eggleston, Vice Chair J.B. Fitch

Stacee Clark Maria Salazar

Wendy Dentenberger Mary Margaret Smith, Ed.D.

Paul BlandJUNE 24, 2016 n JULY 8, 2016 n JULY 22, 2016

AUGUST 5, 2016

The City of Texas City constantly strives to provide you with the highest quality recreation programs and to promote participation regardless of race, color, natural origin, sex, religion, or disability. (Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.) Participants and spectators in all Recreation & Tourism activities may be photographed for advertising purposes such as brochures, calendars, or other publications.

Cancellation PolicyThe Texas City Recreation & Tourism Department reserves the right to cancel, combine or change any programs/events with little or no notice due to low attendance, weather conditions, unforeseen emergencies or as deemed necessary by the Director.

If the Recreation & Tourism Department cancels a summer program, you will receive a full refund. You may choose one of two refund options if you cancel in writing, no less than two weeks prior to the start date:

1. Transfer your registration fee to another class/camp session (pending availability)2. Request a refund or your registration fee minus a $10.00 processing fee per program/class/

sport per child

JUNE 24, 2016 n JULY 8, 2016 n JULY 22, 2016AUGUST 5, 2016

Family Movie NightAT THE PARK

Rotary Pavilion - 8:30 pm

2016 Summer ConcertsBay Street Park • 409-643-5990

July 1, 2016 THE BILLY KENNER PROJECT 7:00 pm

July 4, 2016LEVEL ONE BAND7:00pm

July 15, 2016THE POSSE BAND7:00 pm

July 29, 2016MYRNA SANDERS BAND 7:00 pm

August 12, 2016FUNKSION7:00 pm

FREE

Cinco de Mayo Parade & Fiesta - April 30, 201610:00 am - 6:00 pmRotary Pavilion - Nessler Park

Funfest - May 20-21, 2016Carlos Garza Sports ComplexTC-LM Chamber of Commerce, 409-935-1408

Juneteenth Celebrations - June 10, 17-18, & 20, 2016Gospel Fest, Poetry Slam, Parade & Charles Brown Celebration (BBQ Cook-Off, Car Show, Live Music & more!) and Golf Tournament 409-643-5990

Texas City Kid Fish - Saturday, June 25, 2016Carver ParkRegistration: 8:00 amEvent: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

July 4th Celebration - Monday, July 4, 2016Parade: 10 am, No fee to enter!Music/Band: Level One Band - 7:00 pmFireworks: Bay Street Park at dark

Mayor Matthew T. Doyle’s Annual Charity Skeet ShootAugust 9-11, 2016Texas City Shooting Range, 409-643-5901

CITY-WIDE HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES

October 22, 2016 - Haunted HouseOctober 29, 2016 - Haunted House,

Fun Night & Costume ContestHeights Gym

TEXAS CITY CHRISTMAS PARADE

December 1, 20165:30 pm

Upcoming Fall RegistrationsNessler Preschool ProgramAugust 2016 - May 2017Tuesdays & Thursdays Nessler Center409-643-5990

After School Programs 3-6 pm Heights GymSanders/Vincent Community CenterCarver Community Center$20.00 Registration Fee$50.00 6-week session409-643-5990

Youth Art ClassesBegins September 2016Nessler Center - Tuesdays & Thursdays409-643-5990

After School TennisBegins September 2016, 409-643-5994

Girls Fall Volleyball RegistrationAugust 1 – September 4, 2016 Lowry Fitness Center409-643-5994

Winter Basketball RegistrationSeptember 28 – October 30, 2016Lowry Fitness Center409-643-5994

Fall/Winter Swim Lessons &Stroke ClinicSeptember 28, 2016Matthew T. Doyle Natatorium 409-643-5984

SUMMER EVENTS

Summer Breakfast / Lunch Programs JUNE 6 - AUGUST 5, 2016

Coordinated by TCISD and City of Texas CityOpen to all children ages 18 and younger

FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCHMonday - Friday

No fees or registration required!

Carver Center6615 Park Avenue

Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:30 am Lunch: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Nessler Center2010 5th Avenue North

Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:30 am Lunch: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Sanders/Vincent Community Center501 4th Avenue North

Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:30 am Lunch: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

No fees or registration

required!

The Nessler Park Family Aquatic Center is an amazing aquatic venture for all ages. It features a lazy river, flume slides, cool water spa, children’s play area, and much more for your family to enjoy. Lounge chairs give parents a leisurely way to watch their children splash in the water. The on-site concession area will have snacks and refreshments available to ensure that you and your family have everything you need for a fun-filled day in the park.

Nessler Park Family Aquatic

CenterSunday – Saturday

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Resident Non-Resident

Adult Child Senior Adult Child Senior (16-54) (3-15) (55+) (16-54) (3-15) (55+)

Ticket Price $4.00 $3.00 $3.00 $6.00 $4.00 $4.00 Season Pass $60.00 $45.00 $45.00 $90.00 $60.00 $60.00 Private Reservation (2 HR) Hourly Cost $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 $400.00 $400.00 $400.00

Texas City Skatepark

Rainbow Park Assessable Playground

Locations: Nessler Center, Carver Center, Sanders/Vincent Center, Lowry Fitness Center

Registration Begins Monday, May 2, 2016at Nessler and Lowry Centers

CAMP ENROLLMENT is limited, and a minimum enrollment of 15 children must be metor camp will not be held that week at that site.

All Day Camps: $50.00 per session RESIDENT $100.00 per session - NON RESIDENTNessler Pre-camp: $25.00 per session RESIDENT $50.00 per session - NON RESIDENT

RESIDENT RATEPre-campers or students must be a Texas City resident or Texas City or La Marque ISD

resident in order to be eligible to receive resident rate. For Texas City resident, youmust provide proof of residency (ID, utility bill - electric, water bill, etc.).

For Texas City and La Marque ISD students, you must provide the participants mostrecent report card. To receive the resident rate you must provide the required

information at the time of registration.

Registration is on a First Come - First Served BasisParents must sign camper in and out each day

Each session is 5 days (Monday-Friday, Rain or Shine)Breakfast will be served from 7:30 am - 8:30 am daily. Lunch and snacks will also be provided.Camp Activities: Sports, arts & crafts, field trips and trips to parks.Weather permitting; campers will swim.

Texas City Skatepark

TEXAS CITY

Summer CampLocations

NESSLER PRECAMP (Ages 3-5)409-949-3027

NESSLER CAMP (Ages 6-8) 409-643-5990CARVER CAMP (Ages 6-12) 409-229-1277

SANDERS/VINCENT CAMP (Ages 6-12) 409-655-5573LOWRY CAMP (Ages 9-12) 409-643-5984

Camp Sessions (7:30 am - 5:30 pm daily) (Pre-camp - 7:30 am - 11:30 am)

CAMP 1: June 6-10 CAMP 2: June 13-17

CAMP 3: June 20-24 CAMP 4: June 27 – July 1

MID–SUMMER BREAK (No Camp) July 4-8 CAMP 5: July 11-15

CAMP 6: July 18-22CAMP 7: July 25-29 CAMP 8: August 1-5

Camp by the Bay

Summer 2016

AQUATIC PROGRAMS

Summer Swim LessonsSession 1: June 6-16, 2016

Session 2: June 20-30, 2016Session 3: July 5 - 15, 2016

Each session will be held Monday - Thursday

Time Level Location

A: 12:30 - 1:15 pm Levels 1 and 2 Lowry Pool

B: 4:30 - 5:00 pm Preschool and Waterbabies Lowry Pool

C: 6:30 - 7:15 pm Levels 1 and 2 Lowry Pool

D: 7:15 - 8:00 pm Level 3 Lowry Pool

Swim team tryouts are going now til June 3, 2016

Registration Begins May 2, 2016Texas City MAKOS Summer Swim League

Registration begins April 4, 2016Fee: $40.00

Try-outs for the Texas City MAKOS Summer Swim League will be held at the Matthew T. Doyle Natatorium

Now until May 1, 2016 during the following times:

Monday - Thursday5:30-7:30 pm

(All participants must be able to pass qualifications to participate.)

For More information, please contact the Lowry Fitness Center

409-643-5984Swimming is self-rewarding & fun!

Achieve your personal best with the Texas City MAKOSSummer Swim League

Includes T-shirt &TAAF card

ATHLETICSTRACK TEAMCoach: Denice Callis and Gregory SharpeFee: $30.00 (Includes uniform and TAAF membership card)Ages: 6-18 (Birth certificates must be presented at time of registration)

Registration: April 18 - May 15Practice Begins Monday, May 18at TCHS StadiumAges: 6-125:00 - 6:30 pm

Ages: 13-186:00 - 7:30 pm

Lowry Fitness Center 409-643-5994

TENNIS TEAMCoach: Charles BrooksFee: (Includes t-shirt)

$25.00 - Beginners (Non competitive, will not participate in tournaments

$35.00 - Intermediate & Advanced(Includes TAAF & USTA competitions and

membership card)Ages: 6-18 (Birth Certificates must be

presented at time of registration)

Registration: April 18 – June 5Practice Begins Monday, June 6

BeginnersMonday - Thursday

8:00 - 9:00 am

IntermediateMonday - Thursday

9:00 – 10 :00am

Advanced10:00 am – Noon

Friday 8 :00 am – Noon

Sign up and join the fun!

CCSL Swim MeetsMatthew T. Doyle Natatorium

May 21 - Texas City Makos vs. Angleton Wildcats

AWAY MEETS

May 28 - Seabrook Stingrays vs. Texas City Makos

June 4 - Texas City Makos vs. Dickinson Gators

June 11 - Deer Park Seals vs. Texas City Makos

June 18 - Pineloch Piranhas vs. Texas City Makos

June 25-26 - CCSL Championship Meet

Open Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Galveston County Model Train Exhibit Open each Saturday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Upcoming EventsApril 9, 2016 – 1947 Reunion Photo

April 14, 2016 – Art Walk on 6th Street (COM will exhibit in Museum)Now through May 28, 2016 – 1947 special Photo and Artifact Exhibit

July 29 & December 30, 2016 – Museum Day (Free to the Public)November 5, 2016 – Touch a Truck

10 am - 4 pmNovember 5-6, 2016 – Model Train Festival

10 am - 4 pm TBA – Celebrate the Season

For additional information, call 409-229-1660.

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