Parks Insider October 2015
Preschool Activities
Running
Storybook Adventure
Scareport, Run the Runway
Each week your child will listen to a story then participate in art activities highlighting the book’s characters and events. Classes are for ages 2 - 5 and will enhance participants’ fine and gross motor skills. Code Story Date Time 431052-14 The Very Hungry October 5 10 - 10:40 a.m. Caterpillar 431052-15 Polar Bear, Polar Bear, November 2 10 - 10:40 a.m. What Do You Hear? 431052-16 One Fish, Two Fish, December 7 10 - 10:40 a.m. Red Fish, Blue Fish Location: Johns Hill Center, 601 S. Jasper Fee: $7 ($5 with resident discount)
Ready for take-off? This unique course can’t be any flatter or faster! Lace up, dress up, and join the Decatur Park District for a 1-mile Tot Trot, 5K or 10K run on the lighted runway. Prizes in all age divisions and awards for best costume. First 200 runners receive a long-sleeved tech tee. After Party at the Airport Terminal! Register at Active.com, at the DISC (1295 W. Wood), or call 429-3472 by October 8 to guarantee a shirt. Date: Saturday, October 24 Time: Tot Trot, 6:30 p.m. Race, 7 p.m. Fee: Tot Trot, $15 by October 22 ($20 on race day) Race, $25 by October 22 ($30 on race day) Location: Decatur Airport, 910 S. Airport Rd. Note: Early packet pick-up is on October 23 from 4 - 6 p.m. at the Decatur Airport Terminal. Race day registration is from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. at the Airport Terminal.
Sports Sampler Interact with your child to help him or her play and learn the fundamentals of different sports, from T-ball to basketball, football, and more! Each week a new sport will be taught by one of our experts. Code Age Day Date Time 431052-20 2 - 5 T Oct. 6 - Nov. 3 10 - 10:40 a.m. Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $36 ($31 with resident discount) Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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 the 5 senses for an optimal learning experience. Code Class Date Time 431052-22 Science Sounds October 15 10 - 10:40 a.m. 431052-23 Weather Workshop November 12 10 - 10:40 a.m. 431052-24 Bugging Out December 10 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 431052-28 Howlin’ Halloween October 19 10 - 10:40 a.m. 431052-29 Happy Harvest November 16 10 - 10:40 a.m. 431052-30 Cheerful Christmas December 14 10 - 10:40 a.m. Location: Johns Hill Center, 601 S. Jasper Fee: $7 ($5 with resident discount)
Staley Striders XC Running Club Go the distance with the Staley Striders Cross Country Running Club! Participants may choose to run locally and/or take part in Junior Olympics meets. Athletes wishing to compete in J.O. competitions must purchase a sanction card ($10 - $12) & pay race entry fees ($5 - $6). Code Age Day Date Time 441647-16 6 - 18 T/W/Th Oct. 7 - Nov. 24 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. Location: Fairview Park Tennis Complex Fee: $20 ($17 with resident discount)
Cross Country Twosome Relay Give this relay a try! Two people will make up the relay team, with youth, adult, and parent/child divisions. The XC course is a one-mile loop in Fairview Park. Each person will alternate miles, running two miles each for a total of 4 miles. A 1/2 mile Tot Trot will precede the race. Visit the DISC for a registration form! Date: Sunday, October 25 Time: Registration 3:15 p.m. Tot Trot 4 p.m. Relay Race 4:10 p.m. Location: Fairview Park Pavilion #1 Fee: $5 for relay; $1 for Tot Trot
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Youth & Family Activities
Animal Crackers Classes
Super Saturday Recess at the DISC
Children aged 3 - 5 listen to a story, meet an animal, create a craft with their adult guests and snack on animal crackers! Offered throughout the year on Saturday mornings. To register, call 421-7435, visit www.scovillzoo.com, or pick up an application in the Zootique Gift Shop. Parent must be present.
Super Saturday Recess allows kids aged 4 - 11 to enjoy an active morning with activities including an open gym with inflatables, scooters, basketball, tumbling, and more! The rock wall will be available on select dates. Parents must be present. No registration is necessary. Date: Saturdays, October 24 - January 30 Time: 10 a.m. - noon Age: 4 - 11 Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $3.75 per child Note: Children 3 and under may participate but are excluded from use of the inflatables for their safety.
2015 Classes Code 156513-J1 156513-K1 156513-L1 Location: Fee:
Subject Date Time Up All Night Oct. 10 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. No Backbones Nov. 14 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Ready for Winter Dec. 5 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Zoo Education Center $11 ($10 with resident discount)
2016 Classes Code 156513-A1 156513-B1 Location: Fee:
Subject Date Time Deserts Are Hot Jan. 9 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Affectionate Animals Feb. 13 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Zoo Education Center $11 ($10 with resident discount)
School’s Out Day Camp Play games and take a fun field trip to Overlook Adventure Mini Golf with the DISC’s School’s Out Day Camp! Kids aged 5 - 13 will be well supervised during the camp day with an 8:1 student to staff ratio. Code Age Day Date Trip Time 410632-35 5 - 13 M Oct. 12 Mini Golf 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $37 ($32 with resident discount); 15% discount for each additional sibling (register at least 48 hours in advance)
Boo!
at the Zoo
October 17-18 & 23-31 5:30 - 8 p.m. on weekdays 3 - 8 p.m. on weekends 3 - 6 p.m. on Halloween
Admission $4.50 Collect Treats $3.50 No Treats
Train $2.50 non-members $2 members
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Carousel $2 non-members $1.50 members
Basketball Little Blue Basketball Camp Directed by Coach Matt Nadelhoffer and the MU Men’s Basketball Team, players learn new skills in this two-day camp focusing on teamwork, dribbling, passing, and shooting. Code Grade Day Date Time 421008-07 K - 6 Sat./Sun. Oct. 24 & 25 10 a.m. - noon Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $50 ($42 with resident discount) Deadline: October 18 (add $5 after deadline)
MidState Soccer Club Indoor Little Kritters Soccer Little Kritters is a 5-week program specially designed for U4 and U5 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. Parents are encouraged to read the book with their child to help prepare them for each session. Code Age Day Date Time 411212-03 3 - 4 M Nov. 9 - Dec. 7 5 - 5:30 p.m. Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $52 ($44 with resident discount)
MidState Youth Indoor Soccer MidState’s youth indoor soccer programs are designed to teach soccer fundamentals and techniques. Participants learn passing, dribbling, and team play. 30-minute training sessions are followed by a 15-minute game. Players are assigned to teams on a weekly basis. Code Age Day Date Time 431231-37 U6 M Nov. 9 - Dec. 7 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. 431231-38 U8 M Nov. 9 - Dec. 7 6:15 - 7 p.m. 431231-39 U10 - U13 M Nov. 9 - Dec. 7 7 - 8 p.m. Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $60 ($51 with resident discount)
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Overlook Adventure Mini Golf
Arts
Halloween Fun Days
LIVE! From Broadway - Audition Workshop
Enjoy Halloween Fun Days at Overlook Adventure Mini Golf! Kids in costume golf for free with a paid adult and families of 4 golf for $20. Join us! Date: October 25 - 31 Time: October 25: 12 - 8 p.m. October 26 - 29: 4 - 8 p.m. October 30: 4 - 10 p.m. October 31: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Location: Overlook Adventure Mini Golf, 2501 E. Nelson Park Rd.
Register today for this November 6 Broadway audition workshop! It includes a question and answer series and work session to perform in the November 7 Broadway show at the downtown Lincoln Square Theatre. Led by Broadway’s Phantom of the Opera, workshop includes opportunity to audition for Broadway performers, ask questions and learn music to perform in the show on November 7. Fee includes workshop and ticket to the Saturday Broadway performance. Call Marie Jagger-Taylor at 421-6648, EXT 1 for more information. Code Age Day Date Time 492103-01 11 - 18 F Nov. 6 6 - 8 p.m. Location: Lincoln Square Theatre, 141 North Main Street Fee: $35 non-refundable fee; includes backstage pass to attend the audition workshop, opportunity to perform in the Nov. 7 Broadway show, and a ticket to the show Registration: Register at www.decatur-parks.org or at the DISC
Tumbling Parent Tot Tumbling Children will learn important motor skills such as rolling, jumping, crawling, climbing and balance. Code Age Day Date Time 451931-83 18 mo. - 3 M Nov. 9 - Dec. 14 4 - 4:30 p.m. Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $40 ($34 with resident discount)
Youth Tumbling Classes The Park District’s tumbling classes provide age appropriate instruction for youth in grades Pre-K to 6. Beginners focus on flexibility and coordination, while intermediate tumblers enhance their skills. Toddler Tumbling Code Age Day Date Time 451931-84 3 - 5 M Nov. 9 - Dec. 14 4:30 - 5 p.m. Beginning Tumbling Code Age Day Date Time 451931-85 6 - 12 M Nov. 9 - Dec. 14 5:15 - 6 p.m. Intermediate Tumbling Code Age Day Date Time 451931-86 8 - 12 M Nov. 9 - Dec. 14 5:15 - 6 p.m. Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $40 ($34 with resident discount)
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. • Please be on the lookout for suspicious activity. • If you have a tip, call Park Watch at 422-5911. • Tips can be made anonymously and you may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Perform! - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Calling all actors in grades 1 - 12! Be a part of a professional production, featuring an all-youth cast! Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat blends pop, country, and rock into an uplifting, technicolor story of biblical proportions. Attend the free Audition Workshop on November 14, and beginning November 16, you may call to schedule an audition appointment. Two full casts of performers will rehearse on Saturdays and Sundays beginning January 9. Public performances are scheduled for March 18 - 20 (mandatory tech rehearsals will be the week of March 14 - 17). This exciting program is directed and choreographed by Marie Jagger-Taylor.
Free Audition Workshop Date: Time: Location: Note:
TRICK OR TREAT
Saturday, November 14 10 - 11 a.m. for grades 1 - 5 11 a.m. - noon for grades 6 - 12 Poage Arts & Recreation Center, 2020 N. Oakland Pre-register at 422-5911 by November 12
Auditions Date/Time: Friday, December 11 4 - 7 p.m. Saturday, December 12 1 - 4 p.m. Sunday, December 13 2 - 4 p.m. (call-backs) Fee: $140 ($125 with resident discount) $125/$110 for Dance & Drama students Note: Fee includes costume, script, rehearsal CD and show shirt. Shoes are not supplied. Pre-register for audition at 422-5911 starting November 16. Auditions held at Poage Arts & Recreation Center.
Performances Dates: Tickets:
Friday, March 18 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Sunday, March 20 2 p.m. $7 for reserved seating at the Decatur Civic Center Theater. Tickets available by calling 422-5911 or online at decatur-parks.org starting February 8.
Registration Form
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
Family Information (please print clearly)
Parent/Guardian Name: Park District Resident Non-resident Address: City: Zip: Phone: (Home) (Work) (Cell) Email:
School:
Participant Registration Participant’s Full name
Gender
Birth Date (mm/dd/yy)
Grade
Class Code
Class Name
Shirt Size*
Fee
M F M F M F M F M F M F I would like to donate to the Park District’s Fun for All Scholarship Program to enable economically disadvantaged youth the opportunity to participate. (Please enclose tax-deductible donation). Thank you! Please contact me regarding ADA accommodations.
Waiver & Release of All Claims and Assumptions of Risk
Total Payment: *If applicable, indicate if shirt size is youth or adult.
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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