March 2020...March 2020 Joey Sanchez Aquatics 972-339-3712 [email protected] Andre Thomas Athletics...

12

Transcript of March 2020...March 2020 Joey Sanchez Aquatics 972-339-3712 [email protected] Andre Thomas Athletics...

Page 1: March 2020...March 2020 Joey Sanchez Aquatics 972-339-3712 jsanchez@gptx.org Andre Thomas Athletics 972-339-3710 althomas@gptx.org Victoria Guerra Youth Services 972-339-3711 vguerra@gptx.org
Page 2: March 2020...March 2020 Joey Sanchez Aquatics 972-339-3712 jsanchez@gptx.org Andre Thomas Athletics 972-339-3710 althomas@gptx.org Victoria Guerra Youth Services 972-339-3711 vguerra@gptx.org

March 2020

Joey Sanchez

Aquatics

972-339-3712

[email protected]

Andre Thomas

Athletics

972-339-3710

[email protected]

Victoria Guerra

Youth Services

972-339-3711

[email protected]

Tiffany White

Art Programs

972-339-3718

[email protected]

Quinston Smith

Music/Recording

972-339-3704

[email protected]

Krista Marrs

Theater & Rentals

972-339-3713

[email protected]

Connie Graf

Culinary & Rentals

972-339-3709

[email protected]

For All Other Questions and Concerns,

Contact the Main Line at 972-339-3742

Questions?

Mar 7

Page 3: March 2020...March 2020 Joey Sanchez Aquatics 972-339-3712 jsanchez@gptx.org Andre Thomas Athletics 972-339-3710 althomas@gptx.org Victoria Guerra Youth Services 972-339-3711 vguerra@gptx.org

Epic Artistic Kids

SELF-PORTRAITS Mon-Thurs, Mar 2-12 6:00 p.m. Fee: $50 Ages: 10+

Celebrate Frida Kahlo by painting your own self-portrait. Step by step techniques to create a painting that shows

the world who you are! 8 classes. Registration available through February 27.

PRESCHOOL PICASSOS Sun, Mar 15 2:00 p.m. Fee: $10 Ages: 3-5

Get messy with shaving cream & yogurt painting! Little artists create with new monthly projects every 3rd Sunday. Registration

available through March 12.

COPPER EARRINGS Thurs, Mar 19 at 6:00pm or Sat, Mar 21 at 1:00 p.m. Fee: $10 Ages: 12+

Design and create a personalized pair of hand-stamped and textured earrings or charm with wire-wrapped beads. Registration

available

EPIC SPRING BREAK ART ACIVITIES Mon-Thurs, Mar 9-13 12-3 p.m. Day pass/Membership Required

Every day, a new way to create with themed crafts in the Art Classroom 1. Superheroes, Star Wars & Space, Dinosaurs, Sports &

Super Mario.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY MAKE AND TAKE ART Tues, Mar 17 6:00 p.m. FREE

Get creative with shamrock crafts in The Epic Art Atrium, near the Theater.

Adult Art Classes WAFFLES AND WATERCOLOR Wed, Mar 25 5:30 p.m. Fee: $20 Ages: 18+

It’s National Waffle Day! We are celebrating with waffle inspired watercolor painting. Learn the basics of watercolor painting in

this fun 2-hour clinic. Registration available through March 23.

SAW, TEXTURE, STAMP Thurs, Mar 26 6:30 p.m. Fee: $15 Ages: 15+

Learn traditional jewelry-making techniques while creating your very own copper jewelry! Registration available through March

24.

FAIRY GARDEN SUCCULENTS Sat, Mar 28 10:00 a.m. Fee: $20 Ages: All

You can make something ordinary or you can go extraordinary! Join us to develop with your own hands a Fairy Garden that you

can take home and enjoy. Registration available through March 26.

The Arts

Page 4: March 2020...March 2020 Joey Sanchez Aquatics 972-339-3712 jsanchez@gptx.org Andre Thomas Athletics 972-339-3710 althomas@gptx.org Victoria Guerra Youth Services 972-339-3711 vguerra@gptx.org

Worship Arts Dance Wed, Mar 4-25 6:00 pm Fee: $25 Ages: 3-6

30-minutes of high energy creative movement for pre-schoolers to learn techniques and coordination through dance. Dance

emphasis will be on Ballet and rhythm.

Wed, Mar 4-25 6:30 pm Fee: $50 Ages: 6-13

60-minute of high energy dance with emphasis on fun through the movements of Ballet, African Dance and Jazz.

Wed, Mar 4-25 7:30 pm Fee: $50 Ages: 13+

60-minute of high energy dance with emphasis on fun through the movements of Ballet, African Dance and Jazz. The class is

geared for an older group ready to enjoy all that there is with dance.

A+ Dance Tues & Thurs, Mar 3-26 6:00 pm Fee: $45 monthly ($35 sibling) Ages: 5-13

Build strong minds and bodies through the techniques and choreography in Hip-Hop, Modern and Praise Dance.

No classes during spring break.

Music Private Voice and Beginner’s

Piano Lessons

Open slots every Tuesday and Thursday

30 Minutes - $30

60 Minutes - $60

Ages 4+ Welcome

For more information, contact Quinston at

[email protected] or 972-339-3704

1 on 1 Guitar, Piano and Beat Making classes also available. If you’d like to schedule a private 1 on 1

session with local music professionals, Contact Quinston Smith @ [email protected]

Page 5: March 2020...March 2020 Joey Sanchez Aquatics 972-339-3712 jsanchez@gptx.org Andre Thomas Athletics 972-339-3710 althomas@gptx.org Victoria Guerra Youth Services 972-339-3711 vguerra@gptx.org

Guitar Basics

Every Saturday in March 1:00pm/2:00pm Fee: $30 Ages 12+

Group guitar lessons. Learn technique, chord theory, strumming and use of a pick

Radio 101: How to Podcast Learn about the Broadcast business

Tues, Mar 10 7pm-8pm Fee: FREE Ages 12+

Learn how to write, record and distribute your own podcast with radio professional and UNT Grad Jamal Brown

Songwriting Workshop with Cathy Linda Baldwin

Sat, Mar 21 Fee: $100 Ages 12+

Learn how to structure your song the correct way from a world class songwriter. Students will also receive a work book and

students will have the Option to record the Hit they create in our world class Epic Studio.

Stage and Performance Workshop at The Epic Theater

Fri, Mar 27 5:30pm-6:30pm Fee: FREE

Come practice on stage, receive 1 on 1 critiquing of performance with no crowd for all skill levels and for people who want to get

better at performing.

DJ and Beat Making Course

Tues/Thurs, Mar 3rd-31st 5:30pm-6:30pm Fee: $50 Ages 12+

Learn the art of DJing, scratching, blending and also Music production: MIDI, Sequences, Drum programming and more.

The Epic Recording Studio

$50/Hour

$40/Hour – Members

Now Booking Sessions. Visit JoinTheEpic.com or

contact [email protected] to book

Page 6: March 2020...March 2020 Joey Sanchez Aquatics 972-339-3712 jsanchez@gptx.org Andre Thomas Athletics 972-339-3710 althomas@gptx.org Victoria Guerra Youth Services 972-339-3711 vguerra@gptx.org

Karate-Taekwondo

Mon, Mar 2-30 6-7 p.m. $50 Ages: 5+

Bring your little ones out to learn traditional Karate & Taekwondo with an emphasis on self-discipline and self-esteem.

Progressions, anti-kidnapping techniques, sparring, and tournament fighting will be taught.

Little Dribblers (Basketball)

Mon, Mar 2-30 6:30-7:15 p.m. $25 Ages: 3-6

The basics of ball handling, dribbling skills, hand and eye coordination, as well as playing in small competitive games with

classmates and instructor. Non-Member Cost $40.

Little Kickers (Soccer/Futsal)

Thurs, Mar 5-26 6:30-7:15 p.m. $25 Ages: 3-6

Introduction to the fundamental skills of soccer ball control, foot and eye coordination, and passing in within the game of

soccer/ futsal. Non-Member Cost $40

Technique and Tumble

Sat, Mar 7-28 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. $50 Ages: 3– 5

Preschool - High-energy actions and motor skill techniques with a focus on fundamentals of coordination and social skills.

Wed, Mar 4-25 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. $60 Ages: 5 +

Beginner - Forward and backward rolls, handstands, bridges, cartwheels, and backbends to build on basic techniques.

Sat, Mar 7-28 11:30 – 12:30 a.m. $60 Ages: 5 +

Beginner / Intermediate – Combination of skilled rolls, handstands, cartwheels, bridges, and backbends.

Wed, Mar 4-25 6:30 – 7: 30 p.m. $60 Ages: 5 +

Intermediate/ Advanced - Tumbling skills will be tested for participation in this class of rolls, handstands, cartwheels, bridges,

and backbend advanced techniques.

Athletics

Page 7: March 2020...March 2020 Joey Sanchez Aquatics 972-339-3712 jsanchez@gptx.org Andre Thomas Athletics 972-339-3710 althomas@gptx.org Victoria Guerra Youth Services 972-339-3711 vguerra@gptx.org

Epic Basketball Academy

Tue/ Thur, Mar 3-26 7 – 8:30 p.m. $100 Ages: 6+

Provides an opportunity for young players to improve their ball handling skills, shooting skills, understanding of the game,

defensive principles, mental toughness, discipline, and more!

Mon-Thur, Mar 9 -12 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. $75 Ages: 6+

Spring Break Camp Fine tune all the basketball skills from ball handling, shooting, defense, mental toughness, and

1 on 1 skills. Morning snack and sports drink will be provided for the campers (lunch not included).

Men’s Basketball League

Mon, Mar 2 6:30 p.m. $400/Team Ages: 18+

Come out and participate in a competitive brand of recreation basketball. Come see if your team can compete at an Epic level

and become a “Proven” League Champion!! The registration deadline is February 24.

Beginner Table Tennis

Thurs, Mar 5-26 7 – 8 p.m. $45 Ages: 5+

Learn how to play the game of Table Tennis. Advance your skills by learning from some of the best players in the world. Non-

Member cost $60.

Piece of Cake Fun Run Sat, Mar 7 9:00 a.m. $10 All Ages

Join in on the fun of running around Epic Central. Run or walk about 1 mile or up to 3 miles. Get started this spring with a family

friendly fun run. Cake at the end!

Granite Games Throwdown Sat Mar 14 8:00 a.m. $225/team 18+

Our 3-person, same gender team setup allows you to step out onto the competition floor with your best lifting buddies to

experience the best of both worlds: all the fun of competition, without that nerve-wracking feeling of going it alone

Championship!

USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach Certification Sat/Sun Mar 28-29 8:00 a.m. $499 18+

In this two-day course, participants will gain practical information from top-level coaches about weightlifting technique,

assessing movement, motor learning, biomechanics, effective coaching, and programming training. Day 1: 8:00am-5:00pm, and

Day 2: 8:00am to 2:00pm. For more information and a link to register for the course, contact Robert at [email protected]

Health and Wellness

Page 8: March 2020...March 2020 Joey Sanchez Aquatics 972-339-3712 jsanchez@gptx.org Andre Thomas Athletics 972-339-3710 althomas@gptx.org Victoria Guerra Youth Services 972-339-3711 vguerra@gptx.org

The Epic Learn to Swim program is great for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Courses are designed to teach

children the fundamentals of swimming using a confidence building progressive level format in which skills build

upon each other. Swimmers will be taught safety skills while working towards learning the 4 competitive strokes:

Freestyle; Backstroke; Breaststroke and Butterfly.

March Session Dates

Mon/Wed - March 2 - April 1*

Tues/Thurs - March 3 - April 2*

Saturday - March 7 - March 28

*No Weekday classes during Spring

Break March 9-13

Swim Evaluations. Sign up for the correct level. Attended a free swim evaluation.

Mon-Thurs, 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Parent Tot Lessons

Our Parent Tot class is for children 6 months to 3 years and is perfect for babies and toddlers who are just starting

swim lessons. Lessons will help acclimate children to the water and will cover water exploration, breath control,

water movement, safety and swimming skills. We will use song and games to help children feel comfortable and

safe.

Preschool and Youth Lessons

Lessons are for Preschool ages 3-5 and Youth ages 6-12. Class sizes are small with approximately 4 swimmers per

instructor and classes are 30 minutes in length.

Level 1 - Intro to Swim Level 2 - Elementary Level 3 - Freestyle/Backstroke Level 4 -

Breaststroke/Butterfly

Aquatics

Level Ages 8 Class Fee Member Fee

Parent Tot 6 mo.- 3 yrs. $60 $50

Preschool 1-4 3-5 yrs. $70 $60

Youth 1-4 6-12 yrs. $70 $60

Adult 13+ $80 $70

Private Lessons 3+ $240 $200

Saturday Sessions are 4 classes long and are half the price of the 8 class fee.

Page 9: March 2020...March 2020 Joey Sanchez Aquatics 972-339-3712 jsanchez@gptx.org Andre Thomas Athletics 972-339-3710 althomas@gptx.org Victoria Guerra Youth Services 972-339-3711 vguerra@gptx.org

Adult Lessons

Are you nervous or have a fear of the water? Want to become a better swimmer or just learn a specific skill. The

class is designed to help each individual achieve their personal goals. Classes are small groups for 30 minutes each.

Private Lessons

Great for swimmers of all abilities. Individually tailored to focus on the needs of the participant. Ages: 3+

Page 10: March 2020...March 2020 Joey Sanchez Aquatics 972-339-3712 jsanchez@gptx.org Andre Thomas Athletics 972-339-3710 althomas@gptx.org Victoria Guerra Youth Services 972-339-3711 vguerra@gptx.org

CAMP EPIC

School’s out. Spring Day Camp is in! Sign your kids up for tons of fun, where your child can spend their

spring break with epic friends and engaging activities. Snack is included twice a day. Lunch is not

provided.

Swimming Mon-Thurs Fri - Field trip bowling

Spring Break: March 9-13 7 am-6 pm

Fee: $135; $105 Members Ages: 5-12 yrs.

Single Days: Fee: $25

March 30 | April 10 | April 20

Parent’s Night Out Babysitting

Ages 3-10 yrs. Parents' Night Out is a 4-hour babysitting service filled with lots of fun games and activities

designed to keep kiddos happy and entertained while guardians embark on a fun night out. Limited spots

available.

March 15 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Fee: Epic Upgrade Members – Free for children who have the Kids Play upgrade

Epic Members – $10/child

General Public – $15/child

Annual Youth Tournament (Zone 1317)

March 13 $10/child, Non Member: $5/child 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Ages: 10 years – 17 years

Please visit service desk or contact Victoria at [email protected] for more details on all Youth Services

Youth

Page 11: March 2020...March 2020 Joey Sanchez Aquatics 972-339-3712 jsanchez@gptx.org Andre Thomas Athletics 972-339-3710 althomas@gptx.org Victoria Guerra Youth Services 972-339-3711 vguerra@gptx.org

To accommodate supply needs, please register no later than 24 hours prior to the class. Minimum participants required. Class

cancelation may occur due to low enrollment. Class Cancelations will be made 2 days prior to class start time.

Sat, Mar 7 Moravian Coffee Brew Methods 9:00 a.m. Fee: $5 Ages: 18+

We are excited to present a new coffee roaster right here in Grand Prairie, Moravian Coffee Roasters. If you are a

coffee lover, we know you are going to love this coffee. Come join us for a new and flavorful class.

Sat, Mar 21 Breakfast in the Kitchen – Shakshuka 9:00 – 11:00am Fee: $8/adult $4/child All Ages

Shakshuka is an easy, healthy breakfast (or any time of day) recipe from Israel and other parts of the Middle East and

North Africa. It’s a simple combination of simmering tomatoes, onions, garlic, spices and gently poached eggs. It’s

nourishing, filling and one recipe I guarantee you’ll make time and again. Come try this adventurous breakfast with

loads of savory spices. We will also provide orange juice, milk, coffee, & water.

Sat, Mar 21 Spring Cupcake Making for Kids 9:00 – 11:00am Fee: $10 Ages: 10+

Spring cupcakes are what will be baking this month in the culinary kitchen. Baking instructor, Sage O’Conner will

teach basic baking and decorating skills in this class. Please know that this class is best suited for the age group

designated. All children’s classes are scheduled based on the level of readiness.

Sat, Mar 28 Culinary Kids – Salsa Making 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Fee: $5 Ages: 6 -12

Our Culinary Kids Program continues this month WITH Ms. Cierra Todd teaching kids from 6-12 all the basics in

cooking, using kitchen equipment, and learning basic nutritional knowledge. This month our menu item is Black

Bean, Corn, & Avocado Salsa as we learn about the different food groups. Bring your child and join this ongoing club

style class to grow their knowledge, have some fun, and taste some great food.

Tue, Mar 31 Authentic Irish Stew – Celebrate St. Patty Month6:30p.m. Fee: $12 Ages: All (under 16

must be accompanied by adult) St. Patty’s month isn’t over yet…We haven’t made Irish Stew! Come tonight and

learn a little history and taste a little authentic Irish stew. Made with wholesome fresh vegetables and meat this is a

savory meal you do not want to miss.

Spring Break Culinary Activities March 9-13 – Join us in the culinary kitchen for themed food activities

every day from 12pm – 3pm. Day pass or membership required.

Culinary

Page 12: March 2020...March 2020 Joey Sanchez Aquatics 972-339-3712 jsanchez@gptx.org Andre Thomas Athletics 972-339-3710 althomas@gptx.org Victoria Guerra Youth Services 972-339-3711 vguerra@gptx.org

EPIC Spring Break

Schedule

Sa, Mar 7 9 am Piece of Cake Run

Sa, Mar 7 9 am Farmer’s Market Epic

Pop Up

Sa, Mar 7 10:30 am Mavs Man &

Champ

Sa, Mar 7 11 am Photo Op #EpicSpring

Break

Sa, Mar 7 12 pm Dallas Heat Basketball

Game

Mo, Mar 9 12 pm Theater Cartoons

Tu, Mar 10 12 pm Theater Cartoons

W, Mar 11 10 am Free Fitness

Bootcamp

W, Mar 11 12 pm Theater Cartoons

Th, Mar 12 12 pm Theater Cartoons

Th, Mar 12 6 pm Yk E-Game

Tournament Fr, Mar 13 12 pm SmashBros Freeplay

Fr, Mar 13 6 pm Open Theater

Sa, Mar 14 9 am Granite Games

Throwdown

Join us on Saturday, March 7th for a Prom Clothing

Donation Drive in The Epic Theater from 10am-12pm.

Bring gently worn clothes to donate.

Adaptive Fitness

Orientation for Epic

Learn to safely use and

modify exercises/

equipment for the best

adaptive fitness

experience. All ages Free

Mon-Fri (no holidays) 1:30

– 2:15 p.m.

To request assistance or

accommodation for any

programs, contact Thomas

at [email protected]