West Side Recreation & Park District
creating memories and providing quality recreation opportunities in the Taft area since 1947

Youth & Family
Please Note:

Pre-registered activities require payment at the time of registration.
Please be sure to register before posted deadlines.  Late registration is not guaranteed and is subject to a $5 late fee. Register for activities in the District Office or give us a call and we can take your credit card payment over the phone. 

Drop-In Activity Minimum Participation:
  To ensure fun for everyone, we require a minimum of 5 participants for all drop-in activities (those without pre-registration).  If less than 5 kids show up, the activity may be cancelled.
 



Ice Cream & Movie Social
Need to get out of the house for a few hours?  Bring a friend and join us for an ice cream social.  We will make fun sundaes and watch the movie "Mr. Popper's Penguins."
Who: Grades K-8
When: Tuesday, January 24
Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Place: Community Center Assembly Room
Cost: $3 per person


Candy Bar Bingo
Join us for an hour of Bingo fun with candy bar prizes.  Be sure to bring a friend!
Who: Grades 1-8
When: Tuesday, January 31
Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Place: Community Center Assembly Room
Cost: FREE!


Family P.J. Storytime
Join us for an evening of family fun.  We will have a variety of stories, songs and participation activities for kids and their parents.  Children are encouraged to come in their pajamas.
Who: Ages 3-7  (plus a parent/adult)
When:
    * Thursday, January 26
    * Thursday, February 23
Time: 6:30-7:00 p.m.
Place: Recreation Center Preschool Room
Cost: FREE!


Biscuit Bonanza!
It's amazing how many yummy foods you can make using canned biscuits.  We'll make an appetizer, a main dish and dessert - all using biscuits.  Plus, you get the recipes so you can make more at home.  Pre-registration is required.
Activity minimum:  4
Activity maximum:  8
Who:
Ages 6-10
When: Tuesday, February 7
Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Place: Community Center Assembly Room and Kitchen
Cost: $6 per person  **  pre-registration required by February 6


Kids Fun Day!
Join us for a fun day of games, movies, crafts, lunch, snacks and more!  The more the merrier, so be sure to sign-up with a friend.  This is the perfect way to spend time on a school holiday when parents may still be at work.  Pre-registration is required.
Activity minimum:  10
Activity maximum:  25
Who:
Grades K-6
When: Monday, February 13
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Place: Community Center Assembly Room
Cost: $8 per person  **  pre-registration required by February 10


Valentine Cookie & Craft Workshop
Kids of all ages are invited to attend this workshop where they will get the chance to create their won special valentine cookie.  We will also make some special valentines.  Younger kids will need an older helper.
Who: Ages 4 and up
When: Tuesday, February 15
Time: 3:00-4:15 p.m.
Place: Community Center Assembly Room
Cost: $3 per person


Games Galore
Join us for some fun and games!  We will have classic board games plus lots of fun games on the Nintendo Wii.
Who: Grades K-8
When: Tuesday, February 21
Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Place: Community Center Assembly Room
Cost: FREE!


Wonderful Waffles
Come and learn how to make waffles from scratch!  We will make them and then eat them - yum!  You will go home with a full tummy and the recipe to try at home.  For dessert?  Chocolate brownie waffles!  Pre-registration is required.
Activity minimum:  5
Activity maximum:  15
Who:
Grades 1 and up
When: Tuesday, February 28
Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Place: Community Center Assembly Room
Cost: $3 per person  **  pre-registration required by February 27


Father Daughter Dance
Don't miss out on the popular Father Daughter Dance!  Girls ages 4 and older may be accompanied by their father, guardian or adult relative or friend.  The special evening includes music, photographs, snacks and more fun surprises.  Tickets are on sale now and quantities are limited; purchase yours early!
Who:
Girls ages 4 and up
When: Saturday, February 4, 2012
Time: 7:00-9:30 p.m.
Place: Community Center Auditorium
Cost: $30 per couple, $10 each additional daughter 


Mother Son Dance
Don't miss out on the 2nd Annual Mother Son Dance!  Boys ages 4 and older may be accompanied by their mother, guardian or adult relative or friend.  The special evening includes music, photographs, snacks and more fun surprises.  Tickets are on sale now and quantities are limited; purchase yours early!
Who:
 Boys ages 4 and up
When: Saturday, March 3, 2012
Time: 7:00-9:30 p.m.
Place: Community Center Auditorium
Cost: $30 per couple, $10 each additional son


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