Parks Insider April 2015
Scovill Zoo
Proudly accredited by the AZA
Critter Egg Hunt
Spring & Summer Hours
Spring Season: April 3 - May 22 Zoo O pen 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Week Days April 3 s 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays ! Summer Season: May 23 - August 16 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Daily Last admission is one hour before closing. Admission is free on Thursdays, beginning June 4!
Animal Crackers Classes Children aged 3 - 5 listen to a story, meet an animal, create a craft with their adult guests and snack on animal crackers! Code Subject Date Time 156513-D1 Down on the Farm April 11 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. 156513-D2 Down on the Farm April 11 11 - 11:45 a.m. 156513-E1 Fair Feathered Friends May 9 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. 156513-E2 Fair Feathered Friends May 9 11 - 11:45 a.m. 156513-F1 Remarkable Reptiles June 13 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. 156513-F2 Remarkable Reptiles June 13 11 - 11:45 a.m. Fee: $11 ($10 with resident discount) Location: Scovill Zoo, 71 S. Country Club Rd.
Critter Encounters Children aged 5 - 6 will participate in hands-on activities with a different story, animal, and zoo activity each session! Code Subject Date Time 156533-N1 What’s for Dinner? June 6 1 - 2:30 p.m. 156533-P1 Remarkable Reptiles June 13 1 - 2:30 p.m. 156533-Q1 Marvelous Mammals June 20 1 - 2:30 p.m. 156533-R1 Farmer’s Chores June 27 1 - 2:30 p.m. 156533-S1 Gone Fishin’ July 11 1 - 2:30 p.m. 156533-T1 Savannah Safari July 18 1 - 2:30 p.m. 156533-U1 No Backbones! July 25 1 - 2:30 p.m. Fee: $12 ($10 with resident discount) Location: Scovill Zoo, 71 S. Country Club Rd.
Zoo Kids Houses, homes, and habitats will be the focus of this week-long, fun-filled camp. Learn the ways animal homes are very different from ours! Code Age Day Date Time 126532-01 7 - 8 M - F June 1 - 5 9 a.m. - noon 126532-02 7 - 8 M - F June 8 - 12 1 - 4 p.m. 126532-03 7 - 8 M - F June 15 - 19 9 a.m. - noon 126532-04 7 - 8 M - F June 22 - 26 1 - 4 p.m. 126532-05 7 - 8 M - F July 6 - 10 9 a.m. - noon 126532-06 7 - 8 M - F July 13 - 17 1 - 4 p.m. 126532-07 7 - 8 M - F July 20 - 24 9 a.m. - noon 126532-08 7 - 8 M - F July 27 - 31 1 - 4 p.m. Fee: $75 ($60 with resident discount) Location: Scovill Zoo, 71 S. Country Club Rd.
April 4 w 2 p.m. w Scovill Zoo Make Scovill Zoo’s Critter Egg Hunt a family tradition! Search for treats and enjoy free Children’s Museum and Scovill Zoo admission all day (carousel & train fees still apply)! Songs and dances with the Park District arts staff begin at 1:30 p.m. Post egg-hunt activities will be held on the Children’s Museum lawn!
Zoo Camp Can fish have fur? Can rabbits have feathers? Animals have unique characteristics, and we will explore their classifications in this weeklong adventure. Code Age Day Date Time 126533-11 9 - 10 M - F June 1 - 5 1 - 4 p.m. 126533-12 9 - 10 M - F June 8 - 12 9 a.m. - noon 126533-13 9 - 10 M - F June 15 - 19 1 - 4 p.m. 126533-14 9 - 10 M - F June 22 - 26 9 a.m. - noon 126533-15 9 - 10 M - F July 6 - 10 1 - 4 p.m. 126533-16 9 - 10 M - F July 13 - 17 9 a.m. - noon 126533-17 9 - 10 M - F July 20 - 24 1 - 4 p.m. 126533-18 9 - 10 M - F July 27 - 31 9 a.m. - noon Fee: $75 ($60 with resident discount) Location: Scovill Zoo, 71 S. Country Club Rd.
Zoo Crew Want to learn how to run Scovill Zoo? Explore all the different career options and design your own exhibit! Code Age Day Date Time 126534-21 11 - 13 M - F June 1 - 5 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 126534-22 11 - 13 M - F June 8 - 12 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 126534-23 11 - 13 M - F June 15 - 19 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 126534-24 11 - 13 M - F June 22 - 26 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 126534-25 11 - 13 M - F July 6 - 10 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 126534-26 11 - 13 M - F July 13 - 17 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 126534-27 11 - 13 M - F July 20 - 24 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 126534-28 11 - 13 M - F July 27 - 31 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fee: $90 ($75 with resident discount) Location: Scovill Zoo, 71 S. Country Club Rd.
Zoo Teens If you are interested in a career involving animals, Zoo Teens is a fun, educational way to learn. Application is available at scovillzoo.com. Recommendation letters and volunteer hours are required. Code Age Day Date Time 156550-T1 14 - 17 M - F June 1 - Oct. 31 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fee: $65 ($50 with resident discount) Location: Scovill Zoo, 71 S. Country Club Rd.
Parks Insider Kite Day Dozens of kites will paint the sky for this annual spring tradition, sponsored by the Illinois Association of Park Districts and celebrated by park districts statewide. Bring your kite and enjoy professional flying demonstrations. Date: Saturday, April 25 Time: 1 - 3 p.m. Fee: Free Location: Sinawik Park, 1715 S. 32nd St.
Baseball/Softball Aquafina MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Boys and girls aged 7 - 14 have the opportunity to showcase their baseball and softball skills in the Aquafina MLB Pitch, Hit & Run! Participants may advance to the team championships at Busch Stadium during a Cardinals game and may qualify for the national finals at the MLB All-Star Game! Register at the DISC by May 1 or on the day of the competition starting at 9:30 a.m. Date: Saturday, May 9 Time: Participants may compete any time between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fee: Free Location: Rotary Park Field #2
Baseball Hitting & Pitching Lessons Jim Stewart works with athletes one-on-one at the DISC, offering insights on different hitting and pitching philosophies and techniques. Full hour and 1/2 hour sessions are available. Call Coach Stewart at 972-1923 to reserve your time slot! Date: By appointment Fee: Half hour $25 ($20 with resident discount) Hour $45 ($40 with resident discount) Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood
Softball Hitting & Pitching Lessons Players of all skill levels will enhance their hitting and pitching skills! Hitters will learn various hitting techniques, improve hand-eye coordination, and adjust to different pitches at the plate. For pitchers, drills, ball movement and placement, and basic pitch selection will be covered. Each time slot is a 30-minute, one-on-one lesson for 3 weeks. Date: By appointment Fee: $54 ($45 with resident discount) Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood
Park Watch Program Park Watch helps prevent crimes in our parks, properties, and facilities. All tips are appreciated, and you may receive a reward for information leading to the arrest of people responsible for these crimes. Tips can be made anonymously. • Please be on the lookout for suspicious activity. • If you have a tip, call Park Watch at 422-5911. • You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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Overlook Adventure Mini Golf Join us for spring fun at Overlook Adventure Mini Golf in Nelson Park! Perfect for family or church outings, date night, or any other occasion! www.overlookadventure.com
Spring Hours (April 3 - May 24)
Opening Day April 3: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday - Thursday: 4 - 8 p.m. Friday: 4 - 10 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday: Noon - 8 p.m.* *Open on Easter Sunday, April 5
Open s April 3!
Weekly Specials Thursdays Sundays
Two golfers for the price of 1 adult Family Special - 4 golfers for $20 (children must be under age 12)
Preschool Fun at the DISC Toddler Open Gym (Infants - 5 years) Need some active entertainment? Bring your children to the DISC! Balls, hoops, building blocks, riding toys and puzzles are provided for a safe play environment. Runs April 1 - May 27. Day/Time: Wednesdays from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Fee: $2 per child (crawlers and under are free) Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood
MidState Soccer Spring Little Kritters Soccer In this 5-week program specially designed for U4 and U5 players, a story book is provided, which highlights 11 animals that possess unique soccer skills. MidState coaches help participants learn these skills through fun activities. Parents are encouraged to read the book with their child to help prepare them for each session. Code Age Day Date Time 390008-03 3 - 4 Th April 9 - May 7 5 - 5:30 p.m. Fee: $54 ($48 with resident discount) Location: Decatur Soccer Complex
3v3 & 4v4 Summer Rec Leagues In this 3-week summer league, players aged 6 - 9 will play 3v3 and players aged 10 - 14 will play 4v4. Teams are guaranteed two games each Thursday, consisting of 10 minute halves using PUGG goals. Team max is 6 players for 3v3 and 8 players for 4v4 with no goalkeeper. Age divisions and teams will be determined once registration closes. Code Age Day Date Time 390011-03 6 - 9 Th/Sun June 11 - 25 6 - 8 p.m. 390011-04 10 - 14 Th/Sun June 11 - 25 6 - 8 p.m. Fee: $34 per player; registration deadline is June 1 Location: Decatur Soccer Complex
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Spring Break Day Camp Spring Break Day Camp at the DISC
Parks Insider Greater Decatur Youth Band presented by Samuel Music
When school is not in session, youth aged 5 - 13 can come to the DISC! Code Trip Date 410632-32 Chuck E. Cheese* April 1 410632-33 George’s Skate Center April 2 410632-34 Overlook Adventure Mini Golf April 3 *Pizza will be provided for lunch Time: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fee: $37 ($32 with resident discount) per day; 15% discount for each additional sibling Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Note: Meals are not provided on most days; please bring a sack lunch. A morning snack will be provided.
Gary Shaw, Millikin Director of Bands, returns to direct the Greater Decatur Youth Band! This program is designed for instrumentalists who are looking for superior summer instruction and includes performances at Kiwanis Park Ice Cream Social on July 1, Cresthaven Park on July 15, the Millikin University quad on July 22, and at the Fairview Park Lantern Parade on August 5. Register by June 12. Code Grade Day Date Time 632931-11 4 - 6 M/W June 10 - Aug. 8 9 - 10:15 a.m. 632931-12 7 - 10 M/W June 10 - Aug. 8 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Fee: $72 ($65 with resident discount) Location: Room K136, Kirkland Fine Arts Center Note: Grade is for the 2014 - 2015 school year.
Arts
Best of Summer Stock (B.O.S.S.)
Spring Dance Recital You Ought to Be Dancin! will feature the Park District’s dance students, aged 3 - adult, and high school senior dancers. Date: Friday, May 1 7 p.m. Saturday, May 2 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Tickets: $7 for reserved seating at the Decatur Civic Center Theater. Call 422-5911 for tickets. Limited number of tickets available one hour prior to curtain at the door.
Summer Strings If you’re looking for top-notch orchestra instruction, join the Summer Strings program, which allows youth in grades 1 - 9 to enhance their skills and perform at special events. Instructed by Jason Zimmerman. Sessions are on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Concerts are on June 20 and July 18 at 6 p.m. Code Group Day Date Time 623031-16 Reading Orchestra T/Th June 9 - 25 & 12 - 12:45 p.m. July 7 - 23 623031-17 Reading Orch #1 T/Th June 9 - 25 12 - 12:45 p.m. 623031-18 Reading Orch #2 T/Th July 7 - 23 12 - 12:45 p.m. 623031-19 Summer Strings T/Th June 9 - 25 & 1 - 1:45 p.m. July 7 - 23 623031-20 Summer Strings #1 T/Th June 9 - 25 1 - 1:45 p.m. 623031-21 Summer Strings #2 T/Th June 7 - 23 1 - 1:45 p.m. 623031-22 Summer Orchestra T/Th June 9 - 25 & 2 - 3 p.m. July 7 - 23 623031-23 Summer Orch #1 T/Th June 9 - 25 2 - 3 p.m. 623031-24 Summer Orch #2 T/Th July 7 - 23 2 - 3 p.m. Fee: Full session, $72 ($65 with resident discount) One session, $40 ($35 with resident discount) Location: French Academy Note: Reading Orchestra is for students with 1 year of experience; Summer Strings is for students with 2 or more years of experience; Summer Orchestra is for students with 3 or more years of experience.
Everyone is a star in B.O.S.S. musical theatre camps! In just 6 weeks, actors aged 6 - 18 will experience first-hand what it takes to stage a live production. B.O.S.S., Jr. will present the Magic Tree House favorite Dinosaurs Before Dark and B.O.S.S., Sr. will present the high energy Legally Blonde! Jr. Each camp is directed by our professional, experienced musical theatre staff. The program is directed by Marie Jagger-Taylor. Registration ends June 15. B.O.S.S., Jr. - Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark Code Age Day Date Time 632234-11 6 - 11 M - Th June 22 - Aug. 2 9 a.m. - noon B.O.S.S., Sr. - Legally Blonde! Jr. Code Age Day Date Time 632234-12 11 - 18 M - Th June 22 - Aug. 2 1 - 4 p.m. Fee: $190 ($175 with resident discount) Location: Poage Arts & Recreation Center, 2020 N. Oakland Notes: Fee includes performance tee shirt, script and practice CD. B.O.S.S., Jr. participants must supply show shoes and pants. B.O.S.S., Sr. participants must supply show shoes. 2015 B.O.S.S. Performances B.O.S.S., Jr. presents Dinosaurs Before Dark July 31 at 7 p.m. August 1 at 2 p.m. B.O.S.S., Sr. presents Legally Blonde! Jr. August 1 at 7 p.m. August 2 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $7 for reserved seating at the Decatur Civic Center Theater. Sales begin June 29. Purchase at the Park District (620 E. Riverside), by phone (422-5911), online at decatur-parks.org or one hour prior to show time at the door. See a free preview performance on July 17 at noon!
Registration Form
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Family Information (please print clearly)
Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC) Administrative Office 1295 W. Wood, Decatur IL 62522 620 E. Riverside Ave., Decatur IL 62521 Fax: 421-6642 Phone: 429-3472 Fax: 421-7422 Phone: 422-5911
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Please read this form carefully and be aware that in signing up and participating in this program, you will be expressly assuming the risk and legal liability and waiving and releasing all claims for injuries, damages or loss which you or your minor child/ward might sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with and associated with this program, including transportation services and vehicle operations, when provided. I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury to participants in this program, and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any and all injuries, damages or loss, regardless of severity, that my minor child/ward or I may sustain as a result of said participation. I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims I or my minor child/ward may have (or accrue to me or my child/ward) as a result of participating in this program against the Decatur Park District, including its officials, agents, volunteers and employees (hereinafter collectively referred as “Decatur Park District”). Photo Disclaimer: I understand that my child/ward or I may be photographed or videotaped while participating in a Decatur Park District program. I give permission for photos and videotapes of my child/ward or me to be used to promote the Park District. Such photos and videotapes will remain the property of the Decatur Park District. I do hereby fully release and forever discharge the Decatur Park District from any and all claims for injuries, damages, or loss that my minor child/ward or I may have or which may accrue to me or my minor child/ward and arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with this program/activity. I have read and fully understand the above waiver and release of all claims and assumption of risk. Signature (18 years or older or Parent/Guardian): Date: NOTE: The Decatur Park District does not carry medical or accident insurance for its participants. The cost of such insurance would make programs cost prohibitive. We suggest that you look at your own insurance policy to be sure you are adequately covered. The Park District assumes no responsibility for personal injuries or loss of personal property.
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For your convenience, online registration for most classes and activities is available! To begin the online registration process and set up your household account, visit the DISC in person or call 429-3472. If you already have a current household account, user ID, and password, simply log on to decatur-parks.org and select the programs you wish!
Decatur Park District 620 E. Riverside Ave. Decatur, IL 62521 217-422-5911
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