Want to star in your own show?  Want to be part of a great production?  Acting lessons are offered for those looking to be a performer.  Lessons include instruction on auditions, headshots, improvisation, monologue and scene script.  Classes are offered to all interested participants of all ages and run in six week sessions.  For more information please contact the Recreation Office.

Dates:  Tuesdays - Ongoing 6 Week Sessions
Please Call For The Most Current Session Start Date
Times:  6:30pm – 7:30pm
Fees:    $65 Resident   $68 Others
Place:   Old Fire Station Recreation Center 127 S. Boyd Street

This course will cover learning the basics of drawing in the styles used by comic book, graphic novel, Japanese manga and animation illustrators. Students will learn the basic principles behind sequential storytelling, anatomy, perspective and framing. Students will work in graphic pencils as well as varied inking techniques. Students will also learn about the varied styles of comic book, manga and animation art and will have an opportunity to work in over ten different styles throughout the course. This will be an ongoing course with themed weeks that will rotate as we work through the course.

This course is only for teens and adults. Due to the intense themes and subject material often found in graphic novels and manga, younger students will be permitted only with instructor approval and parental consent. The course is considered PG-13.

Dates:     Starts April 10, 2008
Times:    Thursday 5-8p
Fees:       $20
Place:      Old Fire Station Rec Center
Ages:      13+

Fencing is now being offered by the Winter Garden Recreation Department through a partnership with Salle Des Chevaliers de Winter Garden.  Take a stab at something new and be the talk of the town!  You will be sure to test your agility, coordination, footwork and bladework with this extraordinary sport!  Classes are offered to all ages from youth to adult & skill levels from beginner to advanced students.  For more information please contact the Recreation Office.

Dates:   Wednesdays & Saturdays
Times:   Wed. 6:30pm – 8:00pm - Sat. 9:30a – 12:30pm
Fees:     Vary Depending on Class
Place:   Old Fire Station Recreation Center 127 S. Boyd Street

Kid’s Café is a daily meal program run through the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida for children of low income households that are under 18 years old.  The Kid’s Café program in Winter Garden is a joint effort between the Orange County Community Action Division, the Second Harvest Food Bank and the City of Winter Garden.  During Kid’s Café the children are served a hot meal and given enriching activities including computer lessons, arts & crafts, homework help & recreation activities.  The Kid’s Café program is a place for children to foster safe, healthy relationships with each other, eat a good meal and have FUN!

Dates:      Monday Through Thursday
Times:      3:30pm – 5:00pm
Fees:        FREE To Children 18 & Under
Place:       Maxey Community Center 830 Klondike Street

Learn to make perfect replicas of your face, hands, feet, or any other body part for that matter! Students will learn about the history of life casting in art as well as the techniques needed to produce a high quality replica of their hand/foot and face/whole head. Students will learn about casting materials as well as mold making techniques. There are a variety of techniques that can be utilized to produce a life cast. Students are expected to provide their own materials and instructor guidance will be provided to accommodate financial requirements. Materials pricing is subject to availability and student preference. A suggested material list will be provided for each student before the beginning of the first class.

Dates:     Starts April 7, 2008
Times:    Monday 5-8p
Fees:       $20
Place:      Old Fire Station Rec Center
Ages:      13+

This class covers the same principles as the adult class but is aimed and themed for younger students. The themes will vary and will be designed to capture the interest of younger artists. Techniques include but are not limited to shape and form rendering, perspective, foreshortening, shading techniques, how to draw clothing and basic anatomy. Students are responsible for providing their own materials for this course. Recommended materials include:

Estimated cost for materials is about $35 for all supplies needed; cost may vary depending upon supplier and student preference.

Dates:     Starts April 10, 2008
Times:    Thursday 3-4:40p
Fees:       $30
Place:      Old Fire Station Rec Center
Ages:      7 - 12

Fun for the little ones! Mom or Dad, along with their child, will produce several clay souvenirs to take home from the class. Each session will be themed, and the themes will change by season/holiday. Permanent theme projects include hand prints, foot prints, and decorated plates. Students work with an air drying compound which requires no kiln firing. Materials are included.

Note: Parents must accompany their child. Younger children are welcome; however, the fee is non-negotiable. Younger children may have difficulties with the projects. Fees for the class are for a parent and one child; additional children are $10 each with a limit of one adult per three children please.

Dates:     Starts April 10, 2008
Times:    Thursday 9-11am (once a month)
Fees:       $25
Place:      Old Fire Station Rec Center
Ages:      2 - 6

Parent & Tot Tennis is available to all parents interested in getting their tots up and moving!  Lessons are a great way to spend time with other parents while at the same time teaching your child a great lifetime sport.  A hands-on introduction to tennis for all pre-schoolers ages three to five.  Parents will participate on court assisting the experienced instructor in teaching hand/eye coordination and basic tennis skills.  Tennis shoes, water and patience are required!  No experience necessary.  Lessons are run for a six week session.  Please call the Recreation Office for more information on days & times.

Fees:    $60.00 For City Residents
Place:   Chapin Station Tennis Courts 501 W. Crown Point Cross Road

Games, sports, arts, crafts, swimming, field trips, theme days and much, much more! A great way to spend the summer and make lifelong friends! Winter Garden Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp is an awesome experience for your school age child! Campers are guranteed to experience the outdoors, friends and FUN! A qualified, well-trained staff will provide a safe and outstanding summer for your child.

Summer Day Camp is held Monday through Friday for children ages 5* to 13 (*children must have completed Kindergarten). Campers are supervised with a minimum of a 1 to 15 counselor to camper ratio. All staff are pre-screened as required by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Campers must bring a packed lunch, snacks and a water bottle to camp every day. Pre-registration in person is required for all camps. Open to Winter Garden residents only. Space is extremely limited. Limited scholarships are available upon request and with proof of Orange County Public Schools' free or reduced lunch.

Weeks: June 9, 16, 23 and 30*
*there will be no camp Friday, July 4
July 7, 14, 21 and 28; August 4
Times: 7:00am to 6:00pm
Ages: 5* to 13 (*must have completed Kindergarten)
Fees: $95.00 per week per child
Place: 5 & 6 year olds - Little Hall, 31 W. Garden Avenue
7 to 13 year olds - Old Fire Station Recreation Center, 127 S. Boyd Street

Want to star in your own show?  Want to be part of a great production?  Acting lessons are offered for those looking to be a performer.  Lessons include instruction on auditions, headshots, improvisation, monologue and scene script.  Classes are offered to all interested participants of all ages and run in six week sessions.  For more information please contact the Recreation Office.

Dates:  Tuesdays - Ongoing 6 Week Sessions
Please Call For The Most Current Session Start Date
Times:  6:30pm – 7:30pm
Fees:    $65 Resident   $68 Others
Place:   Old Fire Station Recreation Center 127 S. Boyd Street

Taught By Officer Paul Vega, an Ocoee Police Department Certified K-9 Trainer. Learn to have a cooperative obedient dog using positive training techniques.

Where:   Newton Park, 29 W. Garden Ave. Winter Garden
When:     Thursday evenings at 6:30pm.
Cost:       Resident:  $80         Non-Resident:  $100
8 week course

Please contact the City of Winter Garden Recreation Dept for more information.
407-656-4155

Join the Bridge Club for a fun afternoon of Duplicate Bridge. Games are played at the picturesque Tanner Hall on Lake Apopka. Bring a friend or come by yourself and make new friends.

Date:   Thursdays
Place:  Tanner Hall, 29 W. Garden Ave.
Time:   1:00pm to 4:30pm
Cost:    $3.00 per person

This program provides the highest level of lifeguard training. While in this program you will learn, lifesaving, safety, and service skills that far exceed current industry standards. E&A lifeguards consistently demonstrate their excellence through accountability, professionalism, competency, and service.

Dates & Time: 3/31, 4/1, 4/2 8-6p

Cost: $175

Participants must be 16 years of age

Fencing is now being offered by the Winter Garden Recreation Department through a partnership with Salle Des Chevaliers de Winter Garden.  Take a stab at something new and be the talk of the town!  You will be sure to test your agility, coordination, footwork and bladework with this extraordinary sport!  Classes are offered to all ages from youth to adult & skill levels from beginner to advanced students.  For more information please contact the Recreation Office.

Dates:   Wednesdays & Saturdays
Times:   Wed. 6:30pm – 8:00pm - Sat. 9:30a – 12:30pm
Fees:     Vary depending on class
Place:   Old fire station recreation center 127 S. Boyd Street

Parent & Tot Tennis is available to all parents interested in getting their tots up and moving!  Lessons are a great way to spend time with other parents while at the same time teaching your child a great lifetime sport.  A hands-on introduction to tennis for all pre-schoolers ages three to five.  Parents will participate on court assisting the experienced instructor in teaching hand/eye coordination and basic tennis skills.  Tennis shoes, water and patience are required!  No experience necessary.  Lessons are run for a six week session.  Please call the Recreation Office for more information on days & times.

Fees:    $60.00 For City Residents
Place:   Chapin Station Tennis Courts 501 W. Crown Point Cross Road

The City of Winter Garden Recreation Department is now offering Pilates!  Bring a friend or group to this class to learn how to unwind while exercising at the same time!  The class will teach techniques in stretching and healthy exercise to increase flexibility, cardiovascular strength and spine alignment.  For more information call the Recreation Office.

Day:  Mondays (ongoing class)
Time:  6:30pm – 7:30pm
Fees:   $7.00 per class (includes all materials)
Place:  First Baptist Church of Winter Garden Multi-Purpose Room
Registration: Sign up and pay at class

Have you ever wanted to teach someone how to swim? This 44 hour course will train instructor candidates to teach all seven levels of the learn to swim program, community water safety, and Longfellow’s Whales Tales and Water Safety Aid.

Dates & Time: 5/2, 5/3, 5/4, 5/9, 5/10, 5/11 Fri-6-10 Sat & Sun 9-6p

Cost: $225

Must be 17 years of age

The Winter Garden Recreation Department in partnership with the Orange County Community Action Division is now offering sewing classes.  Have you always wanted to be able to sew that button on?  Or make your own clothes?  Our experienced instructor will have you sewing like a professional in no time at all.  Simply bring your fabric and patterns and you are ready to start!  For more information please call the Recreation Office.

Dates:  Mondays
Times:  3:00pm
Fees:    Free
Place:   Maxey Community Center 830 Klondike Street

Dates & Times: Will Return in 2008
Place:  Farnsworth Pool, 1 Surprise Dr.
Fee:  $7 a class & discounted rates for multiple classes!

One time $5.00 registration fee prior to class

January 10, 2007                     FLORIDA FOREVER                      St. Cloud, FL
8:15am – 4:00pm
Enjoy a two hour outdoor coach drawn eco-tour through a working ranch and wilderness area.  Visit the Crescent J Ranch, where you can see cattle and horses, both rare descendents of those left by the Spanish centuries ago. See Florida wildlife – alligators, turtles, often the colorful wild turkey and many other birds. Knowledgeable guides offer a running commentary about the day's sights.  Includes transportation and a BBQ lunch on the ranch.
$38.00 City Residents                        $40.00 Others

February 2007             MAKAHIKI LUAU (Sea World)                  Orlando, FL
Enjoy a great Polynesian feast and a celebration of dance and tradition!  Includes transportation, dinner and show.
$47.00 City Residents                        $49.00 Others

Date:   Thursdays
Place:  Tanner Hall, 29 W. Garden Ave.
Time:   1:00pm to 4:30pm
Cost:    $3.00 per person

Date:   Mondays
Place:  Maxey Community Center, 830 Klondike Street, Winter Garden, Fl 34787
Time:   3:00pm to 8:00pm
Fee:     Free

Note: No experience needed. For more infomation, call (407) 656-4155

Join our literary book club and discuss your favorite book each month over coffee and refreshments!  What a great way to discover current and classic authors!  Enjoy a round-robin discussion and make new friends at the same time!  Meets the second Monday of each month at the Old Fire Station Recreation Center, 127 S. Boyd Street.  FREE!  For more information please call Iris at 407-877-0589.