View the Parks Guide 2013 or browse the events below.
Sign up for these programs at the BBAC (Blue Bell Aquatic Center). Save time, print the Activity Registration Form online and drop them off with your payment. Paying with a Credit Card? Save on fuel costs and fax your form with your credit card information to fax number 979.337.7261
Youth Programs
| Swim Lessons | click to expand |
| Community Tennis | click to expand |
Starting January 2013 - Wednesday nights from 6pm - 7:30pm at Hasskarl Tennis Courts. Everyone is welcome!
Washington County Tennis Aces - Every 3rd Wednesday - No Charge - Learn how to play tennis
6:00pm - 6:30pm - ages 3-10
6:30pm-7:30pm - ages 11-99
Persons in charge: Kirk Hanath, Roy Thibodeaux, Vincent Pfeffer, &
Beverly England
| Brenham Swim Club | click to expand |
Brenham Swim Club is a year round United States Swimming (USS)
club.
see aquatic center classes page for details
Adult Programs
| Adult Slow Pitch Softball League | click to expand |
Download: Registration Packet
This program provides adults with an organized softball league. Games are held at Henderson Complex. There are three seasons: Spring, Summer, and Fall. Each offer a Co-Ed League that consists of a 10 game guarantee and a single elimination tournament at the end of the season. T-Shirts are provided to league and tournament champions. Games are played on Monday nights. Must be 16 years or older.
| Registration | See chart below |
| Time | 7:00, 8:00, & 9:00pm |
| Cost | $150.00 + umpires |
| Season | Spring | Summer | Fall |
| Register | Jan. 21 - Feb. 15 | May 1 - 24 | Aug. 29 - Sept. 13 |
| Starts | February 25 | June 3 | September 23 |
| Adult Swim Lessons | click to expand |
30 minutes
Adult swim lessons can be done on an individual basis. To schedule a time, please call the Aquatic Center at 979-337-7250.
| Water Works | click to expand |
60 minutes
Tuesdays/Thursdays/Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am
Come 1, 2, or 3 days a week to best fit your schedule and fitness
goals.
Cost: $4.00/visit - 5 punch passes sold for $20.00
Classes offer a wide range of moderate movements to improve range of motion, balance, and coordination while strengthening and toning the body. These classes are instructed by Jane Moorhead.
| Community Tennis | click to expand |
Starting January 2013 - Wednesday nights from 6pm - 7:30pm at Hasskarl Tennis Courts. Everyone is welcome!
Washington County Tennis Aces - Every 3rd Wednesday - No Charge -
Learn how to play tennis
6:00pm - 6:30pm - ages 3-10
6:30pm-7:30pm - ages 11-99
Persons in charge: Kirk Hanath, Roy Thibodeaux, Vincent Pfeffer, & Beverly England
Special Events
| Movie in the Park | click to expand |
The Recreation Department will once again host "Movies in the Park". "Movie in the Park" is entering its fourth season and getting bigger each year. This event brings families and children of all ages together for a fun, appropriate, and safe evening of entertainment. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and join us at Hohlt Park. Concessions will be available for purchase. New this summer, "Movie in the Park" will be coming to your local pool. Join us at the Blue Bell Aquatic Center for "Floats-n- Flicks". Movies at the pool are marked with an (*).
| Date | *May 30 June 6 July 11 August 1 *August 8 |
| Location | Hohlt Park |
| Time | 10 minutes after sunset |
| Cost | Free |
| Pitch, Hit, & Run | click to expand |
This FREE program provides boys and girls the opportunity to showcase their skills and advance through four levels of competition, including Team Championships hosted at major league ball parks. This program is for children ages 7-14.
| Date | TBD (to be determined) |
| Location | Hohlt Park |
| Time | TBD |
| Cost | Free |
| Movie and a Recipe Club | click to expand |
Children love to learn. Cracking eggs, buttering bread and mixing a bowl of batter are all tactile activities that raise their level of understanding. During this 5-week program participants will meet on Tuesday evenings at the Boys & Girls Club for 5 movies and recipes to go with it. This program is for children ages 9-11.
| Register | June 3 - July 2 |
| Date | July 2 - 30 |
| Day | Tuesdays Only |
| Location | Boys & Girls Club |
| Time | 6:00pm - 8:30pm |
| ‡Cost | $30.00 per participant |
| Kidz Camp | click to expand |
Join the City of Brenham Recreation Department for a fun filled week of activities. Activities include: theme days such as Pajama Day, tours of Cici's Pizza where everyone has the opportunity to make their own pizza, angler education and a photo scavenger hunt. A light snack will be provided each day. This program is for children ages 5-12.
| Date | June 17 - 21 |
| Location | Varies from day to day |
| Time | 8:00am - 12:00pm |
| Cost | $50.00 I participant $80.00 II participants $100.00 III participants |
| Wilderness Survival Camp | click to expand |
Download: Registration Form
Here is a week long camp for those who are just getting into outdoor survival. Our days will be filled with hands-on activities to better equip our students for living in the woods, whether for short or long term. Skills covered will include: basic shelter construction (debris hut and lean-to), locating and purifying water, making proper fire structures, hunting and trapping methods, edible and medicinal wild plants, rope making, and much more! A small daily snack will be provided. All materials are included.
| Date | June 24 - 28 |
| Location | Varies from day to day |
| Time | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
| Cost | $100.00 per participant |
| All Sports Camp | click to expand |
The All Sports Camp exposes kids of all skill levels to a variety of sport activities. We focus on teamwork and keeping each sport fun. Sports include: ultimate Frisbee, swimming, kickball, volleyball, and soccer. A light snack will be provided each day. This program is for children ages 5-12.
| Date | July 22 - 26 |
| Location | Varies from day to day |
| Time | 8:00am - 12:00pm |
| Cost | $50.00 I participant $80.00 II participants $100.00 III participants |
| Kid Fish | click to expand |
Kid Fish has grown to be one of our most popular events of the year. Hundreds of pounds of catfish are dumped into the outdoor leisure pool and anglers of all ages can attempt to hook the big one. Bring your own pole or use the ones on site. Kid Fish promotes fishing, the outdoors and simply spending time with family. Trophies are awarded to the top catchers.
| Date | October 26 |
| Location | Blue Bell Aquatic Center |
| Time | 8:30am - 12:30pm |
| Cost | 2 canned food items |
| Christmas Stroll | click to expand |
The Christmas Stroll is Brenham's way to kick off the Christmas Season with sights and sounds that delight young and old alike. This family fun event kicks off with the lighting of the Courthouse Square Christmas trees and is followed by the Downtown Parade of Lights. This light-filled, old-fashioned parade winds through the streets of downtown and finishes with a special appearance from Santa Clause arriving on a fire truck. After the parade, stroll the downtown shops for unique gifts and warm cider and cookies. The Farmer's Market will be open with mouth watering treats, handmade crafts, and other vendors.
| Date | December 6 |
| Location | Downtown Brenham |
| Time | 5:30pm |
| Cost | Free |
| 7th Annual Jingle Bells Stroll 5K | click to expand |
What better way to kick off the Christmas Season than participating in the 6th Annual Jingle Bell Stroll 5K Fun Run? This event is held in conjunction with the Downtown Christmas Stroll. Runners, walkers, strollers, and leashed pets are welcome to participate. Participants are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Goodfellows for Christmas distribution.
| Date | December 7 |
| Location | Blue Bell Aquatic Center |
| Time | 8:30pm |
| ‡Cost | $20.00 |
| 6th Annual Jingle Bell Stroll Results | click to expand |
Program Ideas
We want to continually expand our program offerings and are looking for more program ideas.
*** Remember: Each program depends on user participation. Do not
wait until the last minute to
sign up because the program could be dropped due to lack of
enrollment.
‡ An additional $5.00 will be added to register the day of the event marked with symbol "‡".
Call Crystal Dahlquist at 979.337.7254 for more information about athletic programs or send an email to: cdahlquist@cityofbrenham.org
