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Camp
The City of Rowlett offers a
wide variety of things to do
this summer for ALL ages!
Find both indoor and outdoor
events and activities for fun in the
sun…or air conditioning...for the
whole family
A summer of fun in
your own hometown!
Why Participate in the Summer Reading rates, better preparation for college, and
Program – Dig into Reading? positive effects on children’s self-esteem,
The Rowlett Public Library Summer confidence, and motivation.
Reading Program is not only FUN and
offers great prizes, it will boost a child’s So...Why enroll in the 2013 Summer
comprehension levels and help them Reading Program – Dig into Reading?
become a more successful student in the
ensuing year. • The number of books read during the
Library Summer Reading Program
2013 Theme: Dig into Reading!
The Rowlett Library’s high-quality
summer programs keep students Studies show that many children involved summer is consistently related to aca-
engaged in learning, teach them new in a summer reading program gain sig- demic gains.
skills, allow them to develop nificant vocabulary, socializing, and even • Use of the public library is more
self-disciplined learning skills during this predictive of vocabulary gains than
previously unseen talents and foster
time. Children are more apt to learn dur- attending summer school.
creativity and innovation! ing the summer months when the pressure • Reading is the single summer activity
of full-time school and other events is no most strongly and consistently related
“ The research is clear that
children who don’t read
during the summer can lose
up to three months of
reading progress, and that
longer apparent.
Testing shows that kids who read for plea-
sure in the summer do better and forget
less when they go back to school. And
not just in reading. Kids who don’t read
•
•
to summer learning.
Children in every income group who
read six or more books over the sum-
mer gained more in reading achieve-
ment than children who did not.
More than any public institution, the
over the summer can slide backward in all library contributes to the intellectual
loss has a cumulative, subject areas. This can mean a big loss in growth of children during the sum-
”
long-term effect.
Kathy Freiheit,
Director of Library Services
their literacy growth compared to those
who do continue learning all year long.
Early and sustained summer learning
opportunities lead to higher graduation
mer.
Dig into Reading!
Kick-off Party Details
Monday, June 10 Dig into Rea
ding!
10:00 – Noon
• Program run
Rowlett Library s June
10-July 30
Come and enjoy carnival games and treats, bounce • Books, e
books or
houses and a Dump Truck slide! Climb on, touch audiobooks
qualify
• Read 3-5
and explore the big diggers and equipment used books per
week
by the Rowlett Public Works Department. Rock • Prizes aw
out with Radio Disney!! Sign up for the Summer arded weekly
Reading Program and see what fun and exciting
events the Library has planned for readers this
year. Library staff will be on hand to recommend Prizes Include Free Food Certificates
great books for readers of all ages. McDonald’s Raising Cane’s
Cici’s Pizza Burger King
Chick-fil-A McAlister’s Deli
Whataburger Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
Sonic Chili’s
Applebee’s
Prizes Include Free Tickets
Wet Zone: Rowlett’s Family Waterpark
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Bowl-a-Rama
Texas Skatium
Texas Rangers!!!
Summer Reading Program - Dig into Reading!
June 10 - July 30
Dig into Reading!
Summer Reading Program for Children
Encourage a lifetime of learning and goals. Free activities include live
Ages 9 and under
enjoyment in young readers! Kids entertainers every Tuesday at the
Read 3-5 hours per week
are awarded fun and yummy prizes Rowlett Community Centre and
just for reading and in the process movies at the Library on Thursdays.
learn about setting and achieving
DAVID SLICK music to bring smiles and laughter to kids Texas and well beyond to take her Texas
Tuesday, June 11 and parents alike through positive messag- tales to children everywhere using interac-
2:00 P.M. es inspiring creativity, exercise and learn- tive shows as a way to bring puppets and
Rowlett Community Centre ing. His internationally performed shows stories together for a magical effect. The
Fire-breathing, juggling magician and are filled with catchy tunes and original characters in her performances become the
record-breaking performer, David Slick, characters the whole family can enjoy. center of attention while she quickly fades
will delight and entertain the young and More importantly, David understands the into the background. Storytelling with
the old with his jaw-dropping routine. importance of literacy and promotes read- puppets adds an imaginative twist to retell-
Whether he is thrilling the audience by ing and learning with his song and video ing stories and can help children develop
juggling flaming torches on a unicycle “Book a Trip.” language and literacy skills. Learning to
or making objects magically vanish from retell stories with puppets helps to build
an audience-member’s hand, he leaves MAGICIAN SAM SAWYER comprehension skills, develop vocabulary,
onlookers in awe and wanting more. Tuesday, June 25 practice communication skills and brings
David loves to entertain children and 2:00 P.M. imaginations to life!
adults at the same time by combining Rowlett Community Centre cont. on page 5
world-class skills and original comedy This dynamic, imaginative and family-
routines such as pulling 50 feet of paper friendly show will delight an audience of
from his mouth or juggling knives on a all ages. This creative magician allows
tall unicycle! Come on down and see him children an opportunity to use their imagi-
in action! nations, a large feature in a child’s cogni-
tive and social development.
DAVID CHICKEN
Tuesday, June 18 PUPPETEER SANDY SHROUT
2:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 2
Rowlett Community Centre 2:00 P.M.
The Emmy Award-winning family enter- Rowlett Community Centre
tainer performs with his faithful compan- Native Texan and puppeteer, Sandy Shrout,
ion, singing chicken Super Chachi and performs classic tales with a Texas twist.
his mother, Mama Chicken. David uses Sandy has travelled the great state of
Dig into Reading!
Summer Reading Program for Children (cont. from page 4)
STORYTELLER MARGARET CLAUDER share the family fun that is polka with everyone. His songs, the
Tuesday, July 9 Alphabet Polka, the Numbers Schottische, and Tiny Bubbles in
2:00 P.M. the Tub, create an environment that’s both educational and enter-
Rowlett Community Centre taining at the same time, inspiring children to be excited about
Laugh while learning! Don’t miss Margaret Clauder as she learning. Uncle Mike also created the “Operation Read” program
amazes and entertains with her interactive storytelling, puppets, where listeners discover the fun of reading to the sounds of
ventriloquism, magic and humor. As a former pre-school teacher, polka music.
she values both the educational and the humorous, whether she
is “The Bookworm” or Mother Goose, delivering an educational MIKI THE MONKEY
message to all ages. Tuesday, July 23
2:00 P.M.
Rowlett Community Centre
Miki the performing monkey stars in his own show playing the
bongo drums, cleaning up his room, trying on silly hats to help
him decide what he wants to be when he grows up and more.
Miki’s handler, Pam Cox, includes information about monkey
ownership and training, because it isn’t easy being owned by a
monkey!
UNCLE MIKE & PINT-SIZED POLKAS
Tuesday, July 16
2:00 P.M.
Rowlett Community Centre
Mike Schneider (a.k.a. Uncle Mike) was first drawn to polka
and its bouncy beats when he was five and now his vision is to
Dig Beneath the Surface!
Summer Reading Program for Teens
Teens looking for fun, challenging Parents, incentives help the teens set
Ages 10-18
and crazy activities this summer will reading goals, encourage motivation
Read at least 5 hours per
find what they like at the Rowlett to complete them and foster reading
week
Public Library as they explore for enjoyment.
Beneath the Surface!
DAZZLING DAVE DOES SCIENCE WHAT LIES HIDDEN This program encourages participants to
BENEATH THE SURFACE! Wednesday, June 19 discuss the Star Wars universe that has
Wednesday, June 12 2:00 P.M. evolved beyond the movies: from the
2:00 P.M. The Dallas Area Paranormal Society Star Wars book series and comic books
Tweens and Teens will be dazzled by the presents an exploration of WHAT LIES to the Star Wars games, videos, LEGO
science presented and learn that science HIDDEN – searching the world for sets and board games, from the prequels
involves Digging out the Answers! answers. This program is designed to to the sequels! Teens will play video and
Dazzling Dave’s program promotes inspire teens to research the fields of trivia games and make decorated Ewoks.
Science, Technology, Engineering and paranormal investigations. The library has Be sure and come back to the Library on
Math, known as the STEM Program. many supporting materials, including non- Thursday, June 27 to watch the animated
Enjoy a good fireball? Not afraid of loud fiction books and lists of groups and web Star Wars: The Clone Wars movie and on
noises? Is combustion a thing of beauty? sites for further study. Teens will also be Saturday, June 29 to celebrate even more
Science surrounds us and is part of just encouraged to add their own experiences Star Wars with games, prizes and pictures
about everything we do. Whether riding to a compilation of Rowlett supernatural with intergalactic special guests!
a bicycle, turning on a light or baking a sightings!
cake, there is a lot of science involved! Read the Star Wars
Dazzling Dave helps people see the “every STAR WARS FOR TEENS Book Series this summer!
day science” and the “simple science” Wednesday, June 26
involved in everyday life, fostering curios- 2:00 P.M.
ity and stimulating the imagination of both Let’s celebrate STAR WARS – the books, Old Galactic Republic Era a.k.a.
young and old alike. Science can be boring the movies, the games and the comic The Sith Era
and even a little intimidating at times, but books. Star Wars is more than just movies. Rise of the Empire Era
it doesn’t have to be that way! Through The true fan reads the books, the comic Rebellion Era
simple, yet entertaining and fast paced books, plays the games, buys the sheets New Republic Era
demonstrations mixed with liveliness and and towels and wears the costumes on New Jedi Order Era
lots of personality, the fundamentals of every occasion imaginable. Star Wars is
science are explored together. Check him a cultural phenomenon that has endured
out at www.dazzlingdavescience.com. through time and across all ages, appealing
to everyone from adults to little children.
cont. on page 7
Dig Beneath the Surface!
Summer Reading Program for Teens (cont. from page 6)
CRAFTY DO-OVERS ZOMBIE PROM!
Wednesday, July 3 Wednesday, July 17
2:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M.
Learn to make cool stuff using trash and other random stuff: Calling all Zombies – it’s time for your prom! Come dressed
book bags from tshirts, Throwees from Christmas lights, wind for the occasion, or get zombie makeup at the event. Teens will
chimes from repurposed CDs and DVDs, jewelry from the ever- play zombie video games and dance along with zombie videos.
useful Duct Tape and, of course, Stupid Sock Puppets. All mate- The prevailing theme in Young Adult Fiction books has traveled
rials supplied or B.Y.O.T.: Bring Your Own Trash! a tortuous trail from vampires, to werewolves to dystopia and
now the most popular theme is ZOMBIES. The most fascinating
TUNNELS aspect of this new genre is that the HERO is the zombie, speak-
Wednesday, July 10 ing to the alienation and feelings of inadequacy that individuals
2:00 P.M. struggle with during their tumultuous teen years.
Come learn all about tunnels! Speakers from the DART Light
Rail line will explore the concept of how to design and build a STAR TREK FOR TEENS
tunnel under a large city. Participants will then use large boxes Wednesday, July 24
to design their own “tunnels” inspired by the popular Young 2:00 P.M.
Adult book series: Teen Trekkers! Gather to discuss the new Star Trek movie, the
Tunnels by Roderick Gordon alternate Universe and all of the spin-offs.
Overlanders by Suzanne Collins
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth
by Rick Riordan
Groundbreaking Reads!
Summer Reading Program for adults
Don’t let the kids have all the fun week for a chance to win a $20 gift
Ages 18 and up
this summer! There’s nothing like card! Every week you read a book
Read 1 book per week
a good book to while away a long will increase your chances of win-
summer day. Read one book every ning the grand prize.
Dig into Story Time!
Summer Stories for babies, toddlers and preschoolers
WALKING BABY STORY TIME August 14 – Moo, Cow! BILINGUAL STORY TIME
Every Monday @ 10:30 A.M. August 21 – It’s Hot! Third Tuesday of each Month
LAPSIT BABY STORY TIME August 28 – Texas is Cool 10:30 A.M.
Every Monday @ 11:30 A.M. Books and songs in Spanish and English
An interactive story time between baby PRESCHOOL STORY TIME help young readers to communicate in
and caregiver, which includes board Every Friday both languages.
books, songs, nursery rhymes, baby 10:30 A.M.
sign language, peekaboo, bubbles and Ages 3 years and older
parachute play. Continue your child’s introduction to let- STORY TIME AT McDONALD’S
June 17 – Snack Time ters and words through stories, books, Second Tuesday of each Month:
June 24 – Time for Bed rhymes, music and marching and much Highway 66 & Rowlett Road location
July 1 – Watch the Baby more! Fourth Tuesday of each Month:
July 8 – Animals Everywhere June 14 – I Dig my Dad Highway 66 near Dalrock location
July 15 – Let’s Ride June 21 – Dig for Dinosaurs 10:30 A.M.
July 22 – Play with Me June 28 – Diggers that Build Books, songs, action rhymes, crafts and
July 29 – I Like Bugs July 5 – Animals that Dig more!
August 5 - My Teddy Bear July 12 – Dig up the Past
August 12 - Things with Wings July 19 – Digging in my Garden
August 19 - Visit the Country July 26 – Digging in the Sand
August 2 – Traveling
TODDLER STORY TIME August 9 – Summer Fun
Every Wednesday @ 10:30 A.M. August 16 – Turtle Time
Ages 18 months to 3 years August 23 – In the Sky
Toddlers will have lots of fun learning
as they are introduced to letters of the
alphabet and new words to build their
vocabulary.
June 12 – Happy Father’s Day
June 19 – Ocean Creatures
June 26 – Happy Fourth of July
July 3 – Give America a Hand
July 10 – Let’s go Fishing
July 17 – Let’s go to the Farm
July 24 – Frogs are Cool
July 31 – Nursery Rhymes
August 7 – Fairy Tales
Dig into a Movie!
Summer Reading Program free movie and popcorn!
Every Thursday As part of the Summer Reading out spending a dime! Enjoy a great
2:00 P.M. Program, the Library offers families family movie and FREE popcorn!
Rowlett Library a way to beat the summer heat with-
HOLES STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS TWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES
Thursday, June 13 Thursday, June 27 UNDER THE SEA
Rated PG, HOLES follows the heroic Animated PG adventure that takes place Thursday, July 11
journey of young Stanley Yelnats. Dogged between Star Wars Episode II: Attack of Take a journey under the sea in a futuristic
by bad luck stemming from an ancient the Clones and Star Wars Episode III: submarine in this exciting science fiction
family curse, he is sent to Camp Green Revenge of the Sith. The Clone Wars are classic.
Lake, a boy’s detention center that’s not raging and when Jabba the Hutt’s son is
green and doesn’t have a lake. Once there, taken by a group of renegades, Anakin
he’s thrown headlong into the adventure Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi depart ALICE IN WONDERLAND
of his life with his colorful campmates. in search of answers and meet up with the Thursday, July 18
villainous Count Dooku, General Grievous Enjoy the G-rated Disney animated ver-
and Asajj Ventress instead. sion of this classic tale. Follow Alice
JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF down a rabbit hole into a wonderfully
THE EARTH imaginative world with singing flowers, a
Thursday, June 20 talking cat, the Mad Hatter and the Queen
When an ambitious science professor of Hearts.
develops a decidedly unconventional
hypothesis, the mere mention of his name
is enough to elicit laughter within the aca- STAR TREK
demic community. However, during their Thursday, July 25
excursion to Iceland, the professor and his Journey into space during the early days
nephew make a major scientific discovery and struggles of the USS Enterprise crew
that sends them miles beneath the surface on their first mission out of the Starfleet
of the Earth, where they discover not only Academy in this exciting science fiction
strange new worlds, but also encounter classic. Rated PG.
creatures so alien they appear to be from
another world entirely. Rated PG.
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Dig into Reading Summer Reading Program
call the Rowlett Public Library at 972-412-6161.Summer Activities at the Rowlett Library
The Summer Fun for Everyone Continues!
The Summer Reading Program isn’t the only thing going on at the Library this
summer...check out the fun planned for kids of all ages!
CELEBRATE SUPERMAN! MOBILE DAIRY
Saturday, June 15 Saturday, August 17
Come & Go Event 10:00 – 11:00 A.M.
Get ready for 2013’s most anticipated film with a celebration Come to the Library and experience a real dairy cow. Learn
of the “man of steel” - Superman! Come dressed in your Super about the importance of dairy products and enjoy a free ice
Best costume, play Super Brain trivia games and win Super cream sandwich!
Prizes!!
PAWS FOR READING THERAPY DOGS
FAMILY SATURDAYS @ THE LIBRARY Saturday, August 24
June 29 - Celebrate Star Wars! 2:00 – 4:00 P.M.
July 27 - Celebrate Star Trek! The Library has gone to the dogs! T. Cappel of “Four Paws Up”
2:00 – 4:00 P.M. brings her therapy dogs once a month, beginning in August.
Games, prizes and pictures with intergalactic special guests! The dogs are trained to sit quietly and be read to by students
who have challenges in reading aloud. The program is designed
RONALD McDONALD to provide a more relaxed and non-judgmental atmosphere for
Saturday, August 1 readers to build confidence and overcome self-esteem issues.
2:00 – 4:00 P.M.
Ronald McDonald will entertain with magic, puppets and more!
He talks about the importance of reading and taking care of
Library books.
Library Camp!
Summer Events just for tweens
Percy Jackson! One Direction
Friday, August 2 Friday, August 9
2:00 – 4:00 P.M. 2:00 – 4:00 P.M.
Celebrate the Percy Jackson and the Olympians books Celebrate musical sensation One Direction. This boy
with trivia games, contests and by playing a Monopoly band is hugely popular, and a 3-D movie of their per-
game based on the books. Free, 12 and under. formances will be released in August. One more party
at the Library before school starts! Free, 12 and under.Camp Rowlett is Not Just for Kids!
Opportunities to Learn, Stay Fit and Have Fun for Everyone
Camp Tech Education @ the Rowlett Library
Twitter eBooks at the Library
Tuesday, June 4 @ 6:30 P.M. Tuesday, August 6 @ 6:30 P.M.
Friday, June 21 @ 10:30 A.M. Friday, August 23 @ 10:30 A.M.
Learn how to connect with friends, keep up with Did you know you can check out eBooks FREE from
breaking news and trends, or build your online pres- the library? With a service called Overdrive, you can!
ence by using this popular social media site! Learn how to use it at this free program for adults.
Apps for Book Lovers!
Tuesday, July 9 @ 6:30 P.M.
Friday, July 26 @ 10:30 A.M.
Apps allow us to use a cell phone or tablet to play
games, watch videos and play music. There are even
apps that enhance reading experiences!
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Rowlett Parks & Recreation Summer “Camps”
The Parks and Recreation Kids will learn, have fun, stay active For more information or to register
Department has a “camp” for every and make new friends! call 972-412-6170 or visit
child. www.rowlett.com!
DYNAMIC CHEER CAMP environment. Camp includes cheerleading This tot camp introduces little ones to all
June 8 - 15 motions, cheerleading jumps, cheer and 26 letters of the alphabet. Through a vari-
11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. dance routines, tumbling and stunts condi- ety of songs, stories, flash cards, coloring,
Ages 6-16, $56 tioning. and craft activities, kids become familiar
Cheerleading develops strength, flexibility, with both uppercase and lowercase letters.
spunk and power. It teaches athletes about DINOSAUR ABC CAMP The instructor developed the idea to teach
teamwork, commitment, responsibility June 10 – 14 alphabet and early reading classes during
and camaraderie. Children will learn the 9:00 – 11:00 A.M. her experience as a substitute teacher.
latest in cheerleading all in a safe and fun Ages 3-5, $35
cont. on page 15
SOAR Day Camp
Monday – Friday
June 10 – August 16 Drop the kids off at the Rowlett vides entertaining, educational,
7:30 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. Community Centre where themed-based fun to keep them
Ages 11-14, $15 per day Parks and Recreation staff pro- up and moving all day long.
Manic Monday RookieTuesday water fun! Participants will enjoy
Teamwork activities with themes This is a sports program where an EXTREME cool down, fun in
such as “Survivor”, “Surf’s Up”, the Main focus is FUN! Kids will the sun at Wet Zone Waterpark and
“Amazing Race” and others are play basketball, flag football, soc- tons of wild water games!
featured. Participants work to build cer, volleyball, pickleball and other
huts for stuffed animals, learn coop- fun games like Frisbee and golf. Fantastic Fun Friday
eration by crossing a hot chocolate Everyone has a great time while get- Prepare for adventure, challenges,
river, thawing a frozen t-shirt, ting tons of exercise! laughter and teamwork on Fun
untangling a human knot and other Friday. Game shows, nature explo-
team-related activities. Tidal Wave Thursday ration, arts and crafts, and gym
Water is the name of the game! games are all entertaining ingredi-
Kids cool down from the hot Texas ents for this recreational recipe for
heat with a day full of wacky wild fun!Are You Ready for the Summer?!
Rowlett Parks & Recreation Summer “Camps” (cont. from page 14)
For more information or to register call 972-412-6170!
ULTIMATE MATH GAMES CAMP POETIC JUSTICE WRITER’S CAMP SCIENCE SLEUTH CAMP
Monday – Thursday, June 10-13 Monday – Thursday, June 24-27 Monday – Friday, July 8-12
Monday – Thursday, June 17-20 Ages 8-11, $32 Monday – Friday, July 15-19
Monday – Thursday, June 24-27 Goosebumps, Harry Potter, Diary of 8:00 – 10:00 A.M. for Ages 5-6
Monday – Thursday, July 1-5 a Wimpy Kid. These books are good! 10:00 A.M. – Noon for Ages 7-8
9:00 – 11:00 A.M. Children entering grades 3-5 with an inter- Become a junior CSI agent and participate
Ages 8-11, $45 per session est in exploring various writing topics in “ whodunit”- themed science activities.
Round and round they go. Where the will have the opportunity to create their Campers learn how to be crime solvers by
math wheel stops, nobody knows. own fictitious character using tools like exploring the world of the forensic sci-
Students entering grades 3-5 with an story mapping. By the end of the week, entist while participating in hours of fun-
interest in exploring math learn and each camper will walk away with their filled science activities.
apply math skills that will give them a own story they can share with family and
leg up when school starts. This camp friends. MUSIC MANIA CAMP
stimulates kids to explore the world Monday - Friday, July 15-19
around them by engaging in problem- Monday - Friday, July 29-August 2
solving activities, heightening their YOUNG REMBRANDTS FASHION 9:00 – 10:30 A.M.
curiosity and ensuring they never look RUNWAY CAMP Ages 6-8, $40
at the world in the same way. Monday – Friday, June 24-28 Kids learn basic music interpretation, per-
1:00 – 2:30 P.M. formance skills and are introduced to the
Ages 6-12, $54 basics of playing the piano in this begin-
ART FROM THE HEART CAMP This art camp is tailored for the aspiring ner’s week-long music camp.
Monday – Thursday, June 10-13 fashionista! Five days of runway chic will
Monday – Thursday, June 17-20 illustrate the various aspects of fashion LEGO PRE-ENGINEER CAMP
Monday – Thursday, July 1-5 design. Step into the shoes of a fashion Monday – Friday, August 5-9
Noon – 2:00 P.M. magazine editor to design and draw an 9:00 A.M. – Noon, Ages 5-7
Ages 8-11, $45 per session eye-catching fashion magazine cover. 1:00 – 4:00 P.M., Ages 8-12
Step into a whole new world where Finally, students draw a model stepping $170
everyone is an artist and “mistakes” out onto the runway in their fashion origi- Imaginations run wild with over 100,000
become masterpieces. Allow creativ- nals. Budding designers and those hip to pieces of LEGO! In this fun-filled, cre-
ity to flourish at this camp, which the latest fashions will find this camp a ative camp kids learn building techniques
includes a variety of art mediums and perfect fit. that help make their ideas a reality under
projects, from painting to mosaics and the guidance of an experienced Play-Well
everything in between. Kids design TEKnologies instructor.
something new, unique, and interesting
every session.Camp Rowlett is for Seniors, too!
Stay active and have fun this summer with trips and events!
Rowlett Parks and Recreation Department offers Summer Senior Programming
Seniors Choctaw Casino Trip Seniors Father’s Day Breakfast
Thursday, June 6 @ 8:00 A.M. Thursday, June 14
Enjoy the ride with friends and receive vouch- 8:30 A.M.
ers for game play. The bus will depart from the Rowlett Community Centre
Rowlett Community Centre and travel to Durant, $3
Oklahoma for a day of fun. Fathers, grandfathers, brothers and sons gather to
celebrate each other and loved ones!
AARP Safe Driver Class
Saturday, July 20
8:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
$12/AARP members, $14/non-members
The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation’s first and
largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older, helping
millions of drivers remain safe on today’s roads. It is designed
to help tune up driving skills and update knowledge of the
rules of the road. Learn about normal age-related physical
changes, and how to adjust driving to allow for these changes.
Reduce traffic violations, crashes and chances for injuries.
Drive safely!
Visit www.rowlett.com or call
972-412-6170 for more information or
to make reservations.Dive in!
The Wet Zone Rowlett’s Family Waterpark
Open May 18-August 18 Fun in the Sun just got a whole lot better. Get wet and
have a great time at the “cool” events all summer long!
ANGEL SWIM tions for dad! It’s a great time to come meet all the new staff,
First Saturday of each Month check out new programs and try all the tasty new treats.
8:30 – 10:30 A.M.
This swim time is specifically set aside for those with special FLICK ‘N FLOAT
needs and their families. Play, swim and enjoy the Wet Zone Friday, June 14 - Madagascar 3
without all the crowds! Friday, July 12 – Pirates! Band of Misfits
Friday, August 2 – The Lorax
DON’T FRY DAY 8:30 – 10:30 P.M.
Friday, June 7 Enjoy a movie from the comfort of lawn chairs or floats! Free
Safety first! Get summer started on the right foot, show us your with your daily admission or $6 after 7:00 P.M.
bottle of sunscreen and get $1 off admission! Short presentations
from 12-2 p.m. about the importance of sunscreen, how to apply FATHER’S DAY AT THE WET ZONE!
and fun trivia games for prizes! Sunday, June 16
Noon – 6:00 P.M.
JUNGLE JAM Give back to Dad and secretly get to have a little fun, too! Enjoy
Saturday, June 8 games, contests and fun activities for dads and kids all day long.
1:00 – 4:00 P.M. Dads get in free with one paid child’s admission.
School’s out for summer! Kick it off with hula hoop contests for
mom, swim noodle races for the kids and belly flop competi- continued on page 18
Water Safety Classes
Visit www.wetzonewaterpark.com to register!
Learn to Swim Junior Lifeguard Training
Ensure children are safe when visiting friends Weekly Sessions begin June 17
and relatives. Swim lessons are offered all sum- Don’t sit at home all summer! Work with the
mer long, from June 5 through August 3, for Wet Zone lifeguards and learn what they do as
ages 6 months right on up to adults! With group well as valuable lifesaving skills.
sessions, semi-private and private lessons offered,
there is a class for everyone.Dive in!
The Wet Zone Rowlett’s Family Waterpark (cont. from page 17)
SEASON PASS DAY in the tournament, top three teams win friend and enjoy before summer ends and
Monday, June 24 prizes! school is back in session!
Monday, July 22
Monday, August 5 SEASON PASSHOLDER BACK TO SCHOOL SPLASH BASH
We appreciate our season pass holders APPRECIATION PARTY! Friday, August 16
- this is our chance to show you how Saturday, August 10 It’s the last weekday before school
much! Bring a friend to the Wet Zone Saturday, August 17 starts…ho hum. No worries, the Wet
to enjoy the day on us! Each pass hold- 9:00 – 11:00 A.M. Zone is supplying one last day of fun and
er can bring one guest free of charge. Join Haley the Hippo as we celebrate our games before getting back to the grind!
2013 Season Pass holders! We are open- Kids can win cool new school supplies to
ing the park just for you, so come out and start the new year off right! Park will be
enjoy free snow cones and a morning of open all day but contests will take place
fun and games. between 1:00-4:00pm.
BOGO DAYS
Monday, August 12
Wednesday, August 14
Thursday, August 15
Purchase one admission and receive the
second admission for FREE in celebration
of the last week the park is open. Bring a
POOCH PLUNGE
SAND VOLLEYBALL Sunday, August 18
TOURNAMENT 4:00 – 7:00 P.M.
Saturday, July 13 $5 per dog, humans get in free
11:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. It’s time to “let the dogs out”! Join Wet
Annual 3 on 3 double elimination tour- Zone and the Friends of Rowlett Animals
nament at the Wet Zone’s sand volley- for a doggie swim day. Fun games and
ball court. All team members get free contests for both dogs and their owners!
admission to the park for participatingCamp
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