Parks Insider December 2016
Winter Break Day Camp at the DISC
Preschool Activities
Why spend the day at home when you can play games and take great field trips? Kids aged 5 - 14 will enjoy games, movies, skating, bowling, and more! Call 429-3472 for details. Code Trip Day Date Time 410631-90 Garcia’s Pizza* W Dec. 21 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 410631-91 Movie at the Strand Th Dec. 22 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 410631-92 Holiday Crafts F Dec. 23 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 410631-93 George’s Skate Center M Dec. 26 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 410631-94 Carnival T Dec. 27 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 410631-95 Children’s Museum W Dec. 28 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 410631-96 Winter Olympics Th Dec. 29 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 410631-97 Bowling at F Dec. 30 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Spare Time Lanes 410631-98 Movie at the DISC M Jan. 2 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 410631-99 DISC Rock Wall & T Jan. 3 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Bounce House
Storybook Adventure
*Lunch at Garcia’s will be provided.
Location: Fee: Note:
DISC, 1295 W. Wood $38 ($33 with resident discount) per day 15% discount for each additional sibling Meals are not provided for most camp days; please bring along a sack lunch. A morning snack is provided.
Running Staley Striders Indoor Track & Field Club Runners will develop and fine tune their running skills with the Staley Striders! Focus is on skills and comprehension and mastery within a positive atmosphere. Tee shirts provided for regular participants. Code Age Day Date Time 441637-15 6 - 18 T/W/Th Dec. 7 - Feb. 16 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. Location: DISC Indoor Track, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $55 ($46 with resident discount)
Santa Shuffle
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Santa is making a stop at the DISC for the Santa Shuffle! This non-competitive, fun run is for ages 2 - 10 and held at the DISC indoor track. All participants will receive a medal, cookie, and photo with Santa. Start times and distances are based on age. Call Jamie Davis at 429-3472 for distances and further details. Code Age Day Date Time 471042-01 2 - 4 Sun. Dec. 4 3:30 - 4 p.m. 471042-02 5 - 6 Sun. Dec. 4 4 - 4:30 p.m. 471042-03 7 - 8 Sun. Dec. 4 4:30 - 5 p.m. 471042-04 9 - 10 Sun. Dec. 4 5 - 5:30 p.m. Location: DISC Indoor Track, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $12 ($10 with resident discount)
Children aged 2 - 5 will listen to a story, then participate in art activities highlighting the book’s characters and events. Code Story Date Time 431052-39 Pete the Cat: I Love Dec. 5 10 - 10:40 a.m. My White Shoes Location: Johns Hill Center, 601 S. Jasper Fee: $7 ($5 with resident discount)
Early Explorers Youth aged 2 - 5 can dive into a world of exploration for handson learning and fun. This class is designed to stimulate a child’s interests in art, science, and culture while engaging their 5 senses. Code Class Date Time 431052-55 Weather Workshop Dec. 9 10 - 10:40 a.m. Location: Johns Hill Center, 601 S. Jasper Fee: $7 ($5 with resident discount)
Calendar Kids Children aged 2 - 5 will enjoy learning about different holidays and seasons through hands-on crafts, games, and snacks! Code Class Date Time 431052-47 Cheerful Christmas Dec. 12 10 - 10:40 a.m. Location: Johns Hill Center, 601 S. Jasper Fee: $7 ($5 with resident discount)
Youth & Family Activities Super Saturday Recess Super Saturday Recess allows kids aged 4 - 11 to enjoy an active morning with inflatables, scooters, basketball, tumbling, and more! The rock wall will be available on select dates. Parents must be present. No registration necessary. Need not be a member of the DISC to attend. Does not meet on Dec. 24 & 31. Date: Saturdays, December 3 - February 11 Time: 10 a.m. - noon Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $4 per child Note: Children 3 & under may participate but are excluded from use of the inflatables for their safety.
Park Watch The Decatur Park District developed the Park Watch program to help 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. If you have a tip, call Park Watch at 422-5911.
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Proudly accredited by the AZA
Pajama Party with Santa! Santa is coming to Scovill Zoo! Bring your favorite pillow, wear your PJ’s, and visit with Santa while you make an ornament, decorate cookies, and enjoy an animal presentation. Parents must be present. Code Age Day Date Time 156560-18 3 - 10 Saturday Dec. 10 1 - 3 p.m. 156560-24 3 - 10 Saturday Dec. 10 5 - 7 p.m. Location: Zoo Education Center, 71 S. Country Club Rd. Fee: $15 ($12 with resident discount)
Zoo Buddies Classes
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Junior Golf Park District pros offer an introduction to golf, teaching hitting and putting fundamentals, golf rules and etiquette. Code Age Day Date Time 337033-61 5 - 7 T Jan. 10 - Feb. 14 5:15 - 6 p.m. 337033-62 8 - 12 T Jan. 10 - Feb. 14 6:15 - 7 p.m. 337033-63 8 - 12 W Jan. 11 - Feb. 15 5:15 - 6 p.m. 337033-64 5 - 7 W Jan. 11 - Feb. 15 6:15 - 7 p.m. Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $62 ($52 with resident discount)
Tumbling
Can you waddle like a penguin, howl like a wolf, or run like a cheetah? An exciting animal adventure awaits 3 - 5 year-olds and their adult guests! Through the use of short stories and hands-on activities, we will make connections with some amazing creatures. Participants will get to take home their very own Zoo Buddy plush animal. Call 421-7435 to register. Code Subject Date Time 156514-L2 Pelican Puddles Dec. 13 2 - 3 p.m. Location: Zoo Education Center, 71 S. Country Club Rd. Fee: $15 ($12 with resident discount)
Youth Tumbling Classes
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Toddler Tumbling
Individual Membership $40/year Family Membership $78/year Grandparent Membership $40/year
Membership Benefits • Free admission to Scovill Zoo and discounted admission to 150+ zoos nationwide • Discount on Zootique Gift Shop merchandise & birthday party packages • Discount on education classes, PJ Party with Santa, and camp outs • Members Only events, Critter Chatter newsletter and more!
Golf Preschool Golf Learn the basic fundamentals of golf by focusing on coordination, simple techniques and motor skills. Code Age Day Date Time 337013-33 3 - 4 Th Jan. 5 - 26 5:30 - 6 p.m. 337013-34 3 - 4 Th Jan. 5 - 26 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $44 ($38 with resident discount)
Intermediate Junior Golf Intermediate Junior Golf is designed for youth aged 10 - 13 who have previous experience in the Junior Golf program. Code Age Day Date Time 337043-18 10 - 13 M Jan. 9 - Feb. 13 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $62 ($52 with resident discount)
Our experienced instructors teach cheers, jumps, and tumbling in a safe environment. Fee for all classes except Advanced Tumbling is $40 ($34 with resident discount). Advanced class is $42 ($36 with resident discount). All classes are held at the DISC, 1295 W. Wood.
Parent Tot Tumbling Code Age Day Date 451932-35 18 mo. - 3 T Jan. 24 - Feb. 28 451932-36 18 mo. - 3 T Jan. 24 - Feb. 28 Code Age 451932-26 3 - 5 451932-27 3 - 5 451932-28 3 - 5
Day M T M
Time 4 - 4:30 p.m. 11 - 11:30 a.m.
Date Jan. 23 - Feb. 27 Jan. 24 - Feb. 28 Jan. 23 - Feb. 27
Time 4:30 - 5 p.m. 11:30 a.m. - noon 6 - 6:30 p.m.
Day Date M Jan. 23 - Feb. 27 T Jan. 24 - Feb. 28
Time 5 - 5:45 p.m. 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
Beginning Tumbling Code Age 451932-18 6 - 13 451932-19 6 - 13
Intermediate Tumbling Code Age 451932-41 8 - 13
Day Date T Jan. 24 - Feb. 28
Time 5:15 - 6 p.m.
Advanced Tumbling Code Age 451932-14 8 - 13
Day Date M Jan. 23 - Feb. 27
Time 5:45 - 6:45 p.m.
Cheer Camp Enhance your cheer and stunt skills during this fun, one-day camp led by Millikin University’s Cheerleading Squad. Show off your new cheers at a Millikin men’s home basketball game. Participants will receive a t-shirt and hair bow. Code Age Day Date Time 449834-38 4 - 5 M Jan. 16 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 449834-39 6 - 8 M Jan. 16 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 449834-40 9 - 10 M Jan. 16 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 449834-41 11 - 12 M Jan. 16 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $45 ($38 with resident discount)
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Soccer
Lacrosse
MidState Youth Indoor Soccer
Lacrosse Winter Skills Camp
Indoor soccer programs are designed to teach soccer fundamentals and techniques, such as passing, dribbling, and team play. 30-minute training sessions are followed by a 15-minute game. Code Grade Day Date Time 431231-50 K - 1 (B) M Jan. 16 - Feb. 13 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. 431231-51 K - 1 (G) M Jan. 16 - Feb. 13 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. 431231-52 2 - 3 (B) M Jan. 16 - Feb. 13 6:15 - 7 p.m. 431231-53 2 - 3 (G) M Jan. 16 - Feb. 13 6:15 - 7 p.m. 431231-54 4 - 8 M Jan. 16 - Feb. 13 7 - 8 p.m. Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $62 ($53 with resident discount)
In this 5-week clinic, participants will learn passing, catching, shooting, cradling, and scooping, along with the basic rules of lacrosse. All necessary equipment provided. Participants will receive a long-sleeve tee. Code Age Day Date Time 360000-12 8 - 18 (G) Sat. Jan. 14 - Feb. 11 9 - 11 a.m. 360000-14 8 - 16 (B) Sat. Jan. 14 - Feb. 11 9 - 11 a.m. Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $52 ($45 with resident discount)
Indoor Soccer Co-ed 3 v 3 League
Perform! Auditions: Guys and Dolls
Soccer players aged 5 - 6 (K/1st grade) and aged 7 - 9 (2nd/3rd) grade can extend their season with MidState’s co-ed 3 v 3 league at the DISC! Teams will play two 20-minute games each Friday night, with 3 players and no goalie. Six players allowed per team. Code Grade Day Date Time 431232-26 K - 1 F Jan. 13 - Feb. 10 6 - 7 p.m. 431232-27 2 - 3 F Jan. 13 - Feb. 10 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $66 ($56 with resident discount)
Indoor Soccer Co-ed 6 v 6 League Soccer players aged 10 - 14 (4th - 8th grade) can extend their season with MidState’s co-ed 6 v 6 league at the DISC! Teams will play two 24-minute halves each Saturday with 5 players and a goalie. Code Grade Day Date Time 431232-29 4 - 8 Sat. Jan. 14 - Feb. 11 11 a.m. or noon Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $66 ($56 with resident discount)
Indoor Little Kritters Soccer Little Kritters is a 5-week program specially designed for preschool players. A story book is provided, which highlights 11 animal characters who possess unique soccer skills. MidState Soccer Club coaches help participants learn these soccer skills through fun activities. Code Age Day Date Time 411212-06 3 - 5 M Jan. 16 - Feb. 13 5 - 5:30 p.m. 411212-08 3 - 5 M Jan. 16 - Feb. 13 4:30 - 5 p.m. Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $54 ($46 with resident discount)
Baseball Baseball Instructional Clinic Millikin University coaches and players assist participants with throwing, hitting, catching, fielding, and base running. Players are divided into age groups and use the batting cages and full gym. Code Age Day Date Time 441736-15 8 - 14 Sat. Jan. 14 - 28 1 - 2:30 p.m. Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $54 ($45 with resident discount)
Arts Calling all actors in grades 1-12! Be part of a professional production, featuring an all-youth cast! Guys and Dolls is a musical fable of Broadway, based on a story and characters of Damon Runyon. This fun, adventurous tale of gamblers, gangsters and nightclub singers will leave you humming some of Broadway’s greatest tunes. Two full casts of performers will rehearse on Saturdays and Sundays beginning January 7. Performances are March 17 & 18 at 7 p.m. and March 18 & 19 at 2 p.m. Christine Smith is the musical/vocal director and Marie Jagger-Taylor is the director and choreographer. Date/Time: Friday, December 9, 4 - 6:30 p.m. Saturday, December 10, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday, December 11, 1 - 4 p.m. (callbacks) Age: Grades 1 - 12 Fee: $150 ($130 with resident discount) $125/$110 for current Dance & Drama students Sibling discount is available. There is no charge for an audition. Location: Poage Arts & Recreation Center, 2020 N. Oakland. Note: Fee includes script, costume, rehearsal CD, and show shirt. Shoes are not supplied. Please pre-register for your audition at 422-5911.
Greater Decatur Chorale Winter Concert Presented by WAND-17 Enjoy the Greater Decatur Chorale’s winter performance “As Time Goes By” with WAND emcees Dawn Sterling (Jan. 13), Meredith Hackler (Jan. 14), and Sean Streaty (Jan. 15) at Scovill Banquet Facility. Featuring Ted Hesse, director, Anita Gifford accompanist, and over 70 Greater Decatur Chorale singers! Date/Time: January 13 & 14 Cash Bar, 6 p.m. Dinner, 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Concert, 7:30 p.m. January 15 Lunch, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Concert, 2 p.m. Location: Scovill Banquet Facility, 3909 W. Main St. Tickets: Tickets are $25 per person for dinner and show or $10 per person for show only. Purchase tickets at the Park District administrative office or call 422-5911 by January 4. Tickets are limited.
Registration Form Family Information (please print clearly)
Mail, fax, or phone in your completed registration form or register in person, using VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, check, cash, or debit card. 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
Parent/Guardian Name: Park District Resident Non-resident Address: City: Zip: Phone: (Home) (Work) (Cell) Email:
School
Participant Registration Full Name
* Please indicate if shirt size is youth or adult if applicable to class. Gender Birth Date School Grade Class Code Class Name Shirt Fee oM oF (mm/dd/yy) Size* oM oF oM oF
oM oF
oM oF
I would like to contribute to the Park District’s Youth Scholarship Program to give economically disadvantaged youth the opportunity to participate. Tax-deductible donation is enclosed. Thank you! o Please contact me regarding ADA accommodations. Note: A minimum of $8.00 will be charged for all refunds.
Total Payments
Waiver & Release of All Claims and Assumptions of Risk
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.
Payment Information Cash Check (please make checks payable to Decatur Park District) Check #:
Driver’s License #: Exp:
Credit Card Visa MasterCard Discover American Express Card #: CVV#: Exp.: Signature: *Outstanding balances due to the Decatur Park District must be paid in full before enrollment and/or participation in other Park District activities. Thank you for your understanding.
Register Online!
For your convenience, online registration is available for most classes/activities, tee times, and ticket purchases! To begin the online registration process, visit the DISC at 1295 W. Wood or www.decatur-parks.org. If you set up your household online, please allow 1 - 2 business days for account activation. You will receive your user name and password via email. Questions? Call 429-3472!
Decatur Park District 620 E. Riverside Ave. Decatur, IL 62521 217-422-5911
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