131002 - Art Class

This visual arts course is designed to enourage children to use their creative problem-solving and thinking skills while using their imagination as a tool. We will explore the visual arts world through diverse techniques, theories, and artists.

131030 - Night Hike

Join our Parks and Recreation staff at Erwin Park to explore the outdoor trail underneath the McKinney night sky. We will search for nocturnal critters through sight and sound. Make sure to bring your flashlights! This hike is almost 2 miles through some difficult terrain, plan accordingly.

131035 - Learn to Kayak

It's time to put the paddle in the water! This fun and educational kayak course will get you started on the road to high adventure. In this introductory course participants will learn the basics of kayaking including safety, how to launch your boat, and how to plan for a safe trip. All equipment is provided.

131037 - Archery

Archery 101 will teach the basics of archery in a safe and fun enviroment. Work with our certified instructors to hone your skills on the range with practice, games and competitions to determine who the top shot is.

131042 - Tuesday Night Trivia

Do you think you have more random knowledge and facts than anyone in McKinney? Come put your skills to the test during Tuesday night Trivia. Sign up your team for this BYOB evening on our patio at the Recreation Center at Towne Lake.

131045 - Books, Brews and Brains

Join monthly discussions about scientific subject matter. Each month we will read a different scientific book and meet to discuss what we have discovered and learned. Bring your favorite beer, hard cider, or wine and enjoy interesting and engaging conversation about the month’s selection.
Jan. - The Hidden Life of Trees
Feb. - Why We Sleep
Mar. - Starry Messenger
Apr. - I Contain Multitudes
*Book is not provided*

131046 - Full Circle Wellness

Health is determined by much more than just the food we eat. We require nourishment in all areas of our lives; positive relationships, routine physical activity and an outlet to express our creative side. This class uses an integrative approach to help students learn about balancing overlooked areas of life that contribute to overall health and wellness.

131202 - Introduction to Pickleball

Get in on the action of the country's fastest-growing sport. In this class, we will focus on the basic skills needed to join the growing pickleball community. Each session is 4-weeks long and equipment will be provided.

131303 - Tae Kwon Do

Join Black Belt instructor, Lyman Roark, for fitness, fun and protection in this officially recognized system. Kids and adults are welcomed. Parents, join your kids in family self-defense. No contracts or registration required. Uniforms are not required until the first belt exam.
$12/Drop-in is available

131307 - Essentrics

Essentrics is a dynamic stretching workout designed to rebalance all 650 muscles through simultaneous stretching and strengthening exercises. Please bring a mat.
$12/Daily Visit pass is also available for each class!

131320 - Homeschool PE 101

Homeschool PE is a 90-minute class that allows students to explore many sports in a short time. Each class begins with a dynamic warm-up and stretch, then rotates through agility stations and drills. Enjoy classic games like kickball, dodgeball, whiffleball, and capture the flag. Sibling discounts are available.

131321 - Homeschool PE 102

Homeschool PE is a 90-minute class that allows students to explore many sports in a short time. Each class begins with a dynamic warm-up and stretch, then rotates through agility stations and drills. Enjoy classic games like kickball, dodgeball, whiffleball, and capture the flag. Sibling discounts are available.

131448 - Kindermusik Level 2

Hop on the train, get in the car, board the plane, and Away We Go!
Sing and play along with favorite songs, explore fast and slow, smooth
and bumpy, and high and low. Read stories about ways to get around.

+$70 Home Materials Fee

131452 - Kindermusik Level 1

Cock-a-doodle Moo! Hop on the hayride it’s time to head for the
farm! Engage in rituals and playful activities with your baby, including
infant massage, lap bounces, exercise and quiet time.
Dew Drops: Stop and smell the roses—and lily of the valley, and
tulips, and pansies. You’ll also hear

+$70 Home Materials Fee

131454 - Kindermusik-Level 3

Tiptoe into a toy shop full of wonder. Watch your child’s imagination
come to life. Make pretend-creations, using rhythm and songs with
imaginary saws, hammers and nails.

131502 - Spring Break Youth Camp

Join the staff of the Recreation Center at Towne Lake this Spring Break for a week of fun. Each day will be a different theme: Science, Crafts, Outdoor Recreation and Sports. Sign up for individual mornings for $25 each, or $75 for all four days.

131581 - Vivid Dance

These classes are designed to teach terminology, body placement, movement and choreography in a fun and creative way. Come join us as dancers will also be taught social skills, learn to perform and make friends along the way!
$25 One-time registration fee is required

131801 - Daddy Daughter Dance

Join us for our Daddy Daughter Princess Dance. This dance designed for children ages 3-7 and is unforgettable night for father and daughter to bond through dancing, dinner, and activities. We also are hosting a Night in Paris Dance, for ages 8yr & up!

131802 - Social Dance Nights

This event is designed to provide recreational and social opportunities for individuals with special needs, their families and caregivers while exposing participants to new experiences, enhance self-esteem, and self-confidence. Join us for light refreshments, music and dancing!

Attendees must be accompanied by a caregiver/guardian that is registered for this event.

To register please contact the Recreation Center at Towne Lake at 972-547-2690.

132541 - Junior Players

Professional actors and actresses teach theater arts basics while focusing on a creative process that promotes oral communication, creativity, literacy, critical thinking and movement. Artistic instructors will facilitate the students’ creation of an original performance. Students may only register for one camp during the summer and will receive a Junior Players T-shirt and certificate of accomplishment.
Registration starts Monday, May 6th at 10am! Registration must be done in person or by calling the Community Center at 972-547-2690!

133003 - Art Pinczo

This visual arts course is designed to encourage the children to use their creative problem-solving and thinking skills while using their imagination as a tool. We will explore the visual arts world through diverse techniques, theories, and artists like O'Keeffe, Picasso, VanGogh, Kusama, Dali, Monet, Klimt, and many more!

133042 - Tuesday Night Trivia

Do you think you have more random knowledge and facts than anyone in McKinney? Come put your skills to the test during Tuesday night Trivia. Sign up your team for this BYOB evening on our patio at the Recreation Center.

$10/Team

133303 - Tae Kwon Do

Join 5th degree Black Belt instructor, Lyman Roark, for fitness, fun and protection in this officially recognized system. Kids and adults are welcome. Parents, join your kids in family self-defense. No contracts or registration required. Uniforms are not required until the first belt exam.

133307 - Essentrics

Join instructor Bethanne, for an Essentrics workout that
dynamically combines strengthening and stretching to
develop a strong, toned body with the complete ability to
move each joint and muscle freely and with a full range
of motion. Essentrics is on a mission to establish the true
meaning of what it is to be fit at every age and stage of your life.
*$12/Drop-in is also available*

133320 - Homeschool PE 101

Homeschool PE is a 90-minute class that allows students to explore many sports in a short time. Each class begins with a dynamic warm-up stretch, then rotates through agility stations and drills. Enjoy classic games like kickball, dodgeball, wiffle ball and capture the flag. Sibling discounts available.

133321 - Homeschool PE 102

Homeschool PE is a 90-minute class that allows students to explore many sports in a short time. Each class begins with a dynamic warm-up and stretch, then rotates through agility stations and drills. Enjoy classic games like kickball, dodgeball, wiffle ball and capture the flag. Sibling discounts available.

133452 - Kindermusik Level 1

Experience the vroom of a rocket ship and the swoosh of canoe
oars through a variety of instruments in our first six-week course,
“Zoom Buggy.” “Dream Pillow” will follow with a six-week course
that focuses on at-home routines with delightful ideas for lulling
baby to sleep.

($70 Home Materials Fee)

133453 - Kindermusik Level 2

This class empowers the parent to lead the child through familiar,
everyday home activities such as cooking, dusting, and washing
clothes. We’ll have songs about baking cooking, eating cupcakes,
blowing on hot cross buns, going grocery shopping, and making tea!

$70 Home Materials Fee

133802 - Social Dance Nights

This event is designed to provide recreational and social opportunities for special needs individuals, their families and caregivers while exposing participants to new experiences, enhance self-esteem, and self-confidence. Join us for light refreshments, music and dancing!

Attendees are encouraged to be accompanied by a caregiver/guardian that is registered for this event.

133836 - Breakfast with Santa

Guests will enjoy breakfast, games, limited arts and craft projects and a visit from Santa. Kids are welcome to wear their pajamas. All guests attending must register, regardless of if they will be eating. Pre-registration required. No Walk-Ins.

Bring your camera for pictures!

Please call the Recreation Center at Towne Lake at 972-547-2690 for more information.

133971 - Kids in the Kitchen

Join the Recreation Center staff and learn how to make new and delicious cookies, treats and snacks.

301101 - Swim 100-Spring 2023

This class provides you and your child an introduction to fundamental water skills and pool safety through educational songs and games.

301111 - Swim 101-Spring 2023

This class teaches the fundamentals of floating, breath control, and swimming on the front and back, along with proper water entries and exits.

301121 - Swim 102-Spring 2023

This class builds students' independence in swimming backstroke and front crawl while emphasizing basic rotary breathing.

301131 - Swim 103-Spring 2023

This class is for students who can swim 15 yards of backstroke and front crawl with basic rotary breathing. In Swim 103 students improve rotary breathing, build endurance, and learn elementary backstroke.

301141 - Swim 104-Spring 2023

This class is for students who can swim 25 yards of backstroke and front crawl. In Swim 104 students increase endurance, refine stroke technique, and receive an introduction to breaststroke and basic turns.

301151 - Swim 105-Spring 2023

This class is for students who can swim backstroke, front crawl, and breaststroke a minimum of 50 yards. In Swim 105 students build endurance, increase stroke proficiency, and learn butterfly and flip turns.

301171 - Adapted Aquatics-Spring 2023

Learn skills for swimming, water safety, and interacting with peers through adapted and individualized teaching methods designed for individuals with varying abilities and needs. There is an emphasis on communication between parent and instructor in order to make the most of each lesson.

Once you have registered for the class, call the Aquatics Coordinator at 972-547-7495 to schedule an assessment for class placement.

301181 - Adult Swim-Spring 2023