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75th Anniversary Year!
April 28, 2022 Vol. 76 No. 13
CIRCULATION 20,250
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Summertime IS FUN TIME AT THE
BELVIDERE PARK DISTRICT!
FOR PROGRAM DETAILS OR TO REGISTER VISIT BELVIDEREPARK.ORG
SUMMER CAMP Your Spot For Summer Fun! Each week will be full of new games, activities, field trips, & days at the pool (SS) Location: Rivers Edge Rec Center • Time: 7am-6pm Registration Days: Monday-Friday Additional weeks registration can be done For Camp Compass online at belviderepark.org or in person at Rivers Edge Rec Center. Is Open Now! Please register children for the grade they are entering for the 2022/2023 school year. First week attending of camp needs to be paid in full at time of registration. Discover - Ages 3-5 For our youngest campers. This group will focus on developing a sense of curiosity, socialization, interpersonal skills, & play. Children are required to be toilet trained. Explore - Grades K-1 Exploring & broadening the camper’s horizon with new experiences & opportunities will be the focus for this age group! Large & small group trips, being active, & having fun will build up each camper’s confidence and enhance self-esteem. Achieve - Grades 2-3 This group will focus on developing positive values & a strong sense of self. Creating an atmosphere of trust & fun. Lead - Grades 4-5 Lead campers will focus on developing their leadership skills & potential through the opportunity to be a role model to younger campers, a chance to relax & bond, and unique & fun field trips just for them. Succeed - Grades 6-8 Our oldest group of campers will face fun & adventurous challenges over the course of the summer. Learning what it means to set your mind to something as an individual or group with a goal to succeed.
• • • • • S P E C I A L R E C R E AT I O N • • • • • CAMP HORIZON - Choose Your Adventure
S H O W US HSH!! S A URR SSPPLLA OU YYO
Pool Passes for William Grady Pool! Swim season begins Memorial Day weekend.* Individual: $45 resident/$60 non-resident Ages 6 & Under: $35 resident/$50 non-resident Ages 65+: $35 resident/$50 non-resident *weather pending
FINAL WEEK FOR EARLY BIRD PASS ES!
OPENING NIGHT Friday, May 20th With A Family Fave!
(Please label each item) Gym Shoes • Socks Lunch • Sunscreen Water Bottle Swimsuit & Towel
NEW HORIZONS - Transition Program Are you between the ages of 18 and 21 & want to try out New Horizons this summer? If so, here is your chance! The New Horizons Transition Program will be filled on a first come, first serve basis & will strictly adhere to the maximum participation set forth. Each option is a 2 day a week option & there will be weekly trips/ experiences every Monday with separate registration (SC) Min/Max: 1/6 • Location: Special Recreation Facility • Transportation: NONE. Ages: 18-21
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GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE
CAMP HORIZON JR. - New For 2022! Is your child between the ages of 3 to 5 & ready to have some Summertime fun? The Camper in Training program is the perfect introductory program for them to get adjusted to summer camp life! Campers will attend 2 mornings a week, & participate in camp activities with the Club Horizon program. Staff ratio will be 1:3 to provide extra support to your little ones. (SC) Min/Max: 3/9 • Location: Special Recreation Facility • Days: Tuesday & Thursday Mornings • Time: 9am-noon • Transportation: NONE. Ages: 3-5 Register by: Wednesday, 8 pm before week of attendance.
$15
Per Car
DOTY PARK SPRAYGROUND
Sundstrand Park Shelter RENTALS
All Day Rentals Only $100 (9 AM - 9PM) North: Capacity 100 • South: Capacity 150 West: Capacity 250
CALL US ABOUT HOSTING YOUR BIRTHDAY PARTY!
PURCHASE YOUR PASS ONLINE!
DRIVE-IN MOVIES ARE BACK!
Camp Horizon will embark on a weekly adventure ... Choose which ones you want to participate in, from pirates to animals to water to slime to so much more! Each week of camp, campers will explore their adventure through themed activities, summertime snacks, crafts, wacky experiments, swimming at the William Grady Pool, visitors, field trips, & playing at different parts of the park district. Breakfast & snack will be included, & campers are required to bring a cold lunch every day. If you are new to Camp Horizon, please contact Sean Cramer to complete an Intake Assessment before registering for the summer. (SC) Min/Max: 8/25 • Location: Special Recreation Facility • Transportation: NONE. Ages: 5-21 Register by: Wednesday, 8 pm before week of attendance. DAILY CAMP BACKPACK ESSENTIALS
OFFER ENDS 5-2-22
Sundstrand Park, 2100 Newburg Rd.
OPENING DAY IS MAY 14TH!
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