Check out a complete listing of all youth activities and sports in our youth brochure!

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 will have to be cancelled.

PLEASE NOTE: Pre-registered activities required payment at the time of registration.  In order to properly plan for activities, registrations are no longer accepted over the phone.  Thank you for your cooperation. 

MID-WEEK MADNESS
Come by the Community Center on Wednesday afternoons for some crafts, games, Guitar Hero, DDR, Wii sports or even just for a chance to hang out with your friends or get help with your homework.  This is a weekly drop-in program that will continue throught the end of the school year.
WHO: GRADES 4-8
WHEN: WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS (beginning Sept 3)
TIME: 1:30-3:30PM
PLACE: COMMUNITY CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM
COST: FREE
*Please note: A minimum of 5 participants is needed each week by 1:45pm or the program will be cancelled for that day.  Thanks!



NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2008

PIZZA, GAMES & MOVIE
Need something to do on your day off from school?  Bring a friend and join us for a few hours of fun.  We will play a variety of games, have pizza for lunch, and watch the movie "Nancy Drew."
WHO: GRADES K-6
WHEN: TUESDAY, NOV 11
TIME:  11:00AM-2:00PM
PLACE: COMMUNITY CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM
COST: $5 PER PERSON (INCLUDES LUNCH & DRINK)

TIE-DYE T-SHIRTS
Bring a new, washed 100% cotton t-shirt and you will be able to tie-dye it!  We will have all of the supplies to make a cool shirt.  Kids are encouraged to wear old clothes to work in. 
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY NOVEMBER 11
WHO: GRADES 4-8
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, NOV 12
TIME: 4:00-5:30PM
PLACE: COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITY BUILDING
COST: $3 PER PERSON



PLAYDOUGH FACTORY
If you like Play-Doh then you'll love this opportunity to make some of your very own.  It's very easy and you can take it home when you're finished.  If we have enough time, we'll also make some Gak.
WHO: GRADES 2-6
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, NOV 19
TIME: 4:00-5:00PM
PLACE: COMMUNITY CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM
COST: $2 PER PERSON

KIDS FUN DAY
There is no school today,m so join us for a fun day of games, movies, crafts, lunch, snacks and more.  Don't forget to sign up with a friend!
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY NOVEMBER 21!
WHO: GRADES K-6
WHEN: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24
TIME: 10:30AM-2:30PM
PLACE: COMMUNITY CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM
COST: $8 PER PERSON




KITCHEN KAPERS: THANKSGIVING FEAST
Aspiring chefs ages 7-12 will learn to make (and eat!) some yummy Thanksgiving dishes.  You'll even get the recipes so you can cook them at home. 
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY NOVEMBER 24!
WHO: AGES 7-12
WHEN: TUESDAY, NOV 25
TIME: 2:00-4:00PM
PLACE: COMMUNITY CENTER AUDITORIUM
COST: $6 PER PERSON



HOLIDAY ORNAMENT & CRAFT WORKSHOP
Don't miss the chance to make a very special ornament for your Christmas tree, cards, and other fun items.  Younger kids will need an older helper.
WHO: AGES 4 & UP
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10
TIME: 4:00-5:00PM
PLACE: COMMUNITY CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM
COST: $2 PER PERSON

LETTERS TO SANTA
Children ages 8 and younger can write letters to Santa Claus in care of his helpers here at the District.  We will make sure that he gets your letters and writes back. 
Please write to Santa between November 17 and December 15. (Groups and schools-please make sure that Santa gets your letters no later than December 9.)
Don't forget to include your address!
Send your letters to:
Santa Claus
c/o WSRPD
PO BOX 1406
Taft, CA 93268




LITTLE ELF'S BAKERY
In this cookie workshop, we will make jumbo sugar cookies and then decorate them.  While the cookies are baking, we will watch holiday cartoons and drink hot chocolate.  Little elves will need a helper.
WHO: AGES 4 & UP
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17
TIME: 4:00-5:00PM
PLACE: COMMUNITY CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM
COST: $3 PER PERSON

KIDS NIGHT OUT!
Join us for a fun evening of games, movies, crafts, pizza, snacks and more!  The more the merrier, so be sure to bring a friend!  This is the perfect time for parents to get some time to themselves during the busy holiday season.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY DECEMBER 11!
WHO: GRADES K-6
WHEN: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12
TIME: 6:30-10:30PM
PLACE: COMMUNITY CENTER AUDITORIUM
COST: $8 PER PERSON


NOON YEAR'S EVE
Celebrate the start of 2009 at the strike of 12... noon!  Share the magic of New Year's Eve with your family much earlier in the day.  Join us for crafts, games, karaoke and munchies.  The excitement will also include a Noon Year's countdown with party favors and a sparkling cider toast.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY DECEMBER 29
WHO: ALL AGES (Children must attend with an adult family member)
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31
TIME: 10:00AM-1:30PM
PLACE: COMMUNITY CENTER AUDITORIUM
COST: $15 PER FAMILY
(5 or less people-additional family members are $3 each)

JR. HIGH DANCE
All 6th through 8th graders are invited to bring their friends to another fun Jr. High Dance.  Drinks will be sold and dress is casual.
WHO: GRADES 6-8
WHEN: SATURDAY, JANUARY 10
TIME: 7:30-10:00PM
PLACE: COMMUNITY CENTER AUDITORIUM
COST: $3 PER PERSON





1ST ANNUAL FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE
Saturday, February 7, 2009
7:00-9:30pm
Community Center Auditorium
500 Cascade Place, Taft
Girls Ages 4-13
(and their father, guardian, or adult male relative)
$30 per couple, $10 each additional daughter
Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, February 5


Wii BOWLING TOURNAMENT
Saturday, January 24, 2009
6:00pm
Community Center Auditorium
500 Cascade Place, Taft
ALL AGES WELCOME
$10 per person- includes play, pizza and drinks
Register by January 15 and get a free shirt!
Don't miss out on the fun of our first ever Wii Bowling Tournament!  We will start with pool play and move into a single-elimination tournament format. Each player will be guaranteed at least 4 games.  Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers!

Looking for more?  We offer classes too!  Click the link for more information on classes that we currently have to offer such as Cheerleading, Gymnastics, or Dance!