Old Town Center Closures
Monday, December 26 - Friday, December 30: Christmas & Weekly Closure
Monday, January 2 - New Year's Day (observed)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Monday, January 16
Presidents Day – Monday, February 20
Memorial Day – Monday, May 28
The Old Town Center (OTC) is a full-service community resource center, offering a wide range of FREE and low cost programs/activities to area preschoolers, teens, pre-teens,
and seniors every weekday
Child Development
Cradle to Crayons has provided high quality care for 21 years. They believe that children learn best in a relaxed and joyful environment that nurtures each child’s self and family. They work to create a home-like atmosphere where children can have their needs met and develop at their own pace. Cradle to Crayons is a place where families can feel good about leaving their children knowing that they are safe and being cared for.
They accept ages 4 weeks to 6 years.
For more information, please call:
Jenifer Roberts and Amy Stevens
Cradle to Crayons
(360) 705-1741 or (360) 352-0852
www.cradle2crayons.org
Rentals
OTC Main Facility Rental
The Old Town Center is a great place for active gatherings! The Tumwater Old Town Center is available for Saturday and Sunday rental. Use of entire first floor (excluding kitchen). Capacity 150 - game room, gym, hot serving table, and dining room. Call (360) 754-4160 for further information.
Reservation Form
Standard Rental Rates:
Minimum rental: 3 hours, $75 per hour plus a $120 damage deposit.
(* Security deposit refundable if facility is left in same condition as found.)
Youth Programs
General Information
The Old Town Center (OTC) offers programs for youth after 2:30pm on weekdays (see below for details). This is a FREE drop-in program, open to all youth! The OTC is fully supervised at all times. The center offers a nutritious snack every day, pool/foosball tables, gym/basketball court, computer access, homework tutoring, Wii & X-Box 360, board & card games, big screen TV/VCR/DVD, field trips, community service opportunities, arts and crafts, leadership and many more activities. In addition to these opportunities, there are activities scheduled each afternoon for a wide variety of youth interests.
Youth Activities Calendar
May 2012
April 2012
Old Town Center Hours for Youth
Monday - Thursday
Grades 3 – 12: 2:30 – 7:30pm
Friday
Grades 3 - 6: 2:00 – 9:30pm
Grades 7 – 12: 2:00 – 10:30pm
(The OTC will be closed on Friday nights when there is a Tumwater Youth Program (TYP) Activity).
Bands!
If you are in middle or high school band and are looking for a place to showcase your musical styling for a live, young audience, OTC might be the place for you. If you are interested in playing, call us at (360) 754-4160.
Teen Feed
OTC offers parents and teens a sit-down dinner at 6:30pm once a month. Check the monthly calendar to see what day it will be. Families welcome!!!
Tutoring and Homework
Help with homework is available everyday. Prizes can be earned for completing your homework assignments at the OTC.
Field Trips
OTC offers field trips each month. Come by and pick up a Teen Events Calendar to see what we have planned for this season.
Leadership
OTC is a great place to practice being a positive example, leading your peers, and getting along with others. We regularly highlight a youth for his or her outstanding leadership and present them with a certificate and prize.
OTC Volunteer Opportunities
The OTC is looking for volunteers to help out with the after-school program. If you enjoy working with youth and teens in grades 3 through 12 and want to have a direct impact on your community, consider being a mentor! Call us at (360) 754-4160 for more information.
Senior Programs
General Information
OTC operates as a Senior Center weekdays from 8:00am – 2:30pm. We provide seniors 55 and over, who are residents of the greater Tumwater area, with activities, lunch, coffee, snacks and fellowship. An activity listing and monthly lunch menu is available. Call (360) 754-4160 click the link below to get your copy today. Senior Menu
Activities
Lunch
Lunch is served Monday – Friday, 11:30am - 12:30pm. Cost is $2 per day or $20 for a 10-meal ticket. Menus include a variety of meals (homemade soups, breads, casseroles, and salads) from the best cook in town! No reservations necessary. Senior Menu
Senior Council
Please come and support YOUR center! Senior Council meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of each month at 10:30am. Meetings are open to everyone. Come and get connected!
Show & Tell
Have something interesting that you'd like to share with others? Join us the 2nd Friday of every month at 11:00am (after the Council meeting) to hear other people's stories or view their treasures. Please call Todd Anderson at 360-754-4160 if you would like to sign up to share.
Pinochle
Join us Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 2:30pm for pinochle in the OTC dining room. There is always somebody looking for a game. FREE.
Bridge
Every Thursday is bridge day at OTC. Join us as we play this exciting game in the dining room after lunch 12:00 – 2:30pm Beginners welcome! FREE.
Senior “Jam”
Do you like old time tunes and bluegrass music? Every Tuesday from 9:00 – 11:30am, you’ll find a group of like-minded folks ready to sing and play. Join us in the multi-purpose room. FREE!
Choir
Meets Mondays and Fridays, 9:00 - 11:30am in the multi-purpose room. The choir performs locally. Come join us! Call Jackie Jerome, at (360) 943-1805 for more information. FREE!
Art Lessons
Join Jackie Jerome, a talented local artist, arts patron, and ball of energy, as she teaches seniors the basics from inks to oils. The class is every Wednesday & Thursday, 9:00 - 11:30am in the multi-purpose room. Advance registration is required. See Jackie or call her, (360) 943-1805 to register. Class size is limited. This one fills up fast! FREE!
Senior Trips
Senior Services for South Sound offers several Senior Trips throughout the year! There is a new pick-up and drop-off point at the Tumwater Albertson’s parking lot. Don’t miss out on taking advantage of these awesome trips at very reasonable prices.
Call Senior Services for South Sound at (360) 586-6181 for more information.
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