Spectacular Summer
DAY CAMP
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2 Summer Activities
Join us for summer fun! Kite Day at Sinawik Park
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: April 26 & 27 Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Sinawik Park
Movies in the Parks
(on the HUGE inflatable screen!) Movies begin at dusk and are held on August 5, 12, 19 & 26 at Nelson Park. Admission is free. Visit decaturparks.org or the Decatur Park District Facebook page for weather updates.
Greater Decatur Youth Band Concerts
Date Time Location July 2 6 p.m. Millikin University July 16 6 p.m. Kiwanis Park Ice Cream Social July 9 6 p.m. South Shores Park July 23 6 p.m. Cresthaven Park August 2 10 a.m. Decatur Celebration Parade
4th of July Activities at Nelson Park Family-friendly activities will fill the Independence Day holiday at Nelson Park! Join us at the lake! 8 a.m. - Staley Firecracker Road Run 10 a.m. - Richie Hammel Fore on the Floor Car Show 7 p.m. - The Congregation (concert) Fireworks display over Lake Decatur at dusk
Richie Hammel Fore on the Floor Car Show
July 4 w 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. w Nelson Park Cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more will fill Nelson Park for the 4th Annual Richie Hammel Fore on the Floor Car Show, which memorializes Decatur’s golf legend Richie Hammel. Highlights: Soul Purpose from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Macon County Sheriff’s Department K-9 demonstration, concessions, and Hickory River barbecue. All proceeds benefit the Park District’s junior golf program.
Decatur Park District Scholarships Fun for All Scholarships The Decatur Park District recognizes that financial assistance may be required for some individuals to participate in Park District programs. A Fun for All financial assistance program has been established for Decatur residents. Eligibility is based upon family size and income level and is awarded without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability or national origin. For more information, call Becky Newton at 422-5911. The Jerry Menz Scholarship The Jerry Menz Arts Scholarship provides opportunities for talented youth to succeed at the highest possible levels in the arts by offering scholarships for the Park District’s programs in voice, music, theatre and dance. Please contact Marie Jagger-Taylor at 421-6648 for applications and details. Zoo Education Scholarships Scovill Zoo’s education programs offer opportunities for animal lovers of all ages to discover the animal kingdom. Limited scholarships are available. Call Kathy Winter at 421-7435 for details.
Spectacular Summer Day Camp & Teen Club 3
Day Camp & Teen Club Activities
This summer, spend time with your friends at the DISC’s activity-filled camp that combines nature, recreation and sports! Designed for youth aged 5 - 11, Spectacular Summer Day Camp helps you develop new skills while playing sports, taking field trips, and participating in fun activities.
Camp Dates: Camp Times:
May 28 - August 15 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Spectacular Day Camp Daily Activities 6:30 - 8 a.m. 8 - 8:30 a.m. 8:30 - 9 a.m. 9 - 9:30 a.m. 9:30 - 11:15 a.m. 11:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Arrival at the DISC Free play Group fitness Daily overview Transportation to Kiwanis Park Daily Camp activity Lunch!
Don’t forget a sack lunch for your camp day! 11:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Monday/Wednesday Tuesday/Thursday Friday 3 - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday Friday 3:30 - 5 p.m. 5 - 6 p.m.
Prepare for afternoon activities Swimming Group #1 & #2 Group Games & Activities Group #3 & #4 Swimming Group #3 & #4 Group Games & Activities Group #1 & #2 Field Trip (schedule will vary)
We’ll Take You there! Transportation is provided free of charge to the Park District’s summer programs like junior golf, tennis, Zoo Crew, B.O.S.S., Greater Decatur Youth Band and more!
Prepare to return to DISC & camp snack Leave field trip location to return to DISC Group games Free play
Summer Teen Club (ages 12 - 14) Want to meet new friends, swim at Fairview pool, take great field trips, climb the DISC rock wall, and play soccer, volleyball and basketball? If you’re between the ages of 12 and 14, the DISC’s Summer Teen Club is just for you! Don’t miss our fun theme days, including Survivor Day, Ice Cream Sundae Day, Christmas in July, Willy Wonka Day, and Halloween in July! Join us!
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Create-a-Camp Option
Create-a-camp by adding on your favorite Park District programs like Zoo Kids, Zoo Crew, junior golf, swim lessons, B.O.S.S., Greater Decatur Youth Band, and Summer Strings! Transportation for Summer Day Camp and Teen Club participants is provided free of charge to and from other Park District activities. Sign up to add all of your favorite programs to your camp experience. Registration is quick and easy at the DISC, 1295 W. Wood, or online, www.decatur-parks.org.
Summer Strings
June 3 - 19 & July 1 - 17 If you’re looking for top-notch orchestra instruction, join the Summer Strings program! Summer Strings allows youth in grades 1 - 9 to enhance their skills and perform at special events. Instructed by Jason Zimmerman. All sessions are on Tuesdays & Thursdays with concerts on June 21 and July 19.
Greater Decatur Youth Band
June 9 - August 2 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 local parks and events throughout the summer. Register by June 13.
Best of Summer Stock (B.O.S.S.)
June 16 - July 27 Participants will sing, dance and act as they bring a musical to life! Actors will learn teamwork, musical theatre technique, and skills in preparation for an exciting final show with sets, costumes, props and lights. Each camp is directed by our professional, experienced musical theatre staff. The program is directed by Marie Jagger-Taylor. Registration ends June 13.
2014 B.O.S.S. Performances B.O.S.S., Jr. - Willy Wonka KIDS July 25 at 7 p.m. July 26 at 2 p.m.
Dance & Drama Camp
June 23 - July 18 Take part in the Park District’s Dance & Drama Camp! Classes are available for beginners to advanced, preschool to adult. Ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, modern, and theatre classes will be offered in 4-week sessions. For more information, call 421-6648.
First Gig Rock N’ Roll Camp
July 7 - 12 Sound, compose, produce, and perform like a rock star! With the help of musicians with years of studio and live performance experience, students aged 10 - 17 will enjoy a week of learning and fun. Campers will be assigned to a band, led by an experienced professional. Space is limited. For details, visit decatur-parks.org or contact Mike Schoneman from The Chicago Blackhawks Band at schoneman1209@gmail.com.
Swimming & Diving Lessons The Decatur Park District offers swimming and diving lessons for ages 6 months through adult at the Fairview Family Aquatic Center! If you have questions regarding placement, call the DISC at 429-3472. Register at the DISC (1295 W. Wood) and online at decatur-parks.org. Session Session 1-A Session 1-B Session 2-A Session 2-B
Class Day M/W T/Th M/W T/Th
B.O.S.S., Sr. - Hairspray Jr. July 26 at 7 p.m. July 27 at 2 p.m.
Session Dates 6/9 - 7/2 6/10 - 7/3 7/7 - 7/30 7/8 - 7/31
Register 4/1 - 6/2 4/1 - 6/2 7/2 - 7/7 7/3 - 7/8
Free Preview Perform ance 12 noon, July11 at He ss Park
Tickets for B.O.S.S. performances may be purchased starting July 1 at the Park District office (620 E. Riverside), by phone (422-5911), or online (decatur-parks.org). Cost is just $7 for reserved seats at the Civic Center Theatre. Tickets will also be available at the door one hour prior to show times.
Create-a-Camp: Zoo, Tennis, Golf, Soccer 5 Zoo Camps
Junior Golf
Zoo Kids
Junior Golf Camp
All kids love things that are GROSS, and that is what our 7 and 8 year-old Zoo Kids will be exploring at the zoo. From bugs to garbage, it’s all icky, educational fun at Scovill Zoo!
Zoo Camp
Fact or fiction? Our 9 and 10 year-old Zoo Campers will explore animal mysteries and solve animal myths in this week-long adventure.
Zoo Crew
11 - 13 year-old scientists will study habitat concerns, conservation issues, declining animal populations around the world, and what we can do to help before they are going, going, gone!
Zoo Safari
Zoo Crew & Zoo Teens participants can conclude their summer experience at Scovill Zoo with a Zoo Safari that includes extra adventures and activities such as visits to other Central Illinois zoos and nature centers!
Tennis Ten & Under Tennis with USTA
June 3 - July 22 or June 5 - July 24 Ten & Under will divide courts into segments and allow youth aged 6 - 10 to use smaller areas, smaller nets, and youth-friendly racquets.
Beginner Tennis
June 2 - July 23 This class is designed for players aged 11 - 12 and meets twice a week for 1 hour. Learn a new sport and make great new friends!
Teen Tennis
June 3 - July 24 Teens (aged 13 - 18) can improve their tennis skills twice a week. Junior Lifeguard classes begin in June. Call 429-3472!
June 2 - 5, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Get into the swing of golf with this exciting 4-day camp! Beginners focus on coordination, simple techniques and motor skills. More advanced players take their swing to the next level, with golf pros on hand to further develop each individual’s game.
Decatur Golf Academy
June 17 - July 31 9 - 10:30 a.m. Develop your golf skills in this fun and friendly environment! Interactive classes with Decatur Park District golf pros are designed to help youth aged 5 - 17 with their form and fundamentals through focus on player development activities, life skills, and nutrition.
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Camp Calendar - June
Sunday
Monday
June
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
28 Game-A-Thon
Friday
29 Scavenger Hunt
Saturday
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Roller Skating (Bring socks)
Activities & events subject to change. Check the weekly schedule for up-to-date activities.
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2 Water Day
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Humane Society
9 Community Service Project
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10 Pirate Day
16 Obstacle Course
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3
17 Fishing & Hiking
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24
4 Fit 4 Life
5 Dance Party
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7
13
14
Bowling
(Bring socks)
11 Fishing & Hiking
18 Rock Wall
12 Library (Bring your library card)
19 Slumber Party
Children’s Museum & Garcia’s Pizza
20 Next of Kiln
(Wear PJ’s)
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27
Carnival Movies
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30 Baseball & Play Doh
21
Fishing & Hiking
Tie Dying
(Bring a white shirt to dye)
Safety Day
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Camp Calendar - July 7
Sunday
Monday
July
Tuesday
Wednesday
1 Fishing & Hiking
6
7 Community Service Project
13
14 Soccer & Friendship Bracelets
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21 Survivor Day
2 Minute to Win It
8 Rock Wall
22 Family Feud
Friday
Fishing & Hiking
16 Rubber Plubber Science
Saturday
3 Pop Bottle Rockets
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15 Fishing & Hiking
Thursday
10 Camp Olympics
17 Safety Day
4
5
Camp Closed
11
12
Scovill Zoo
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19
Roller Skating (Bring socks)
23 Fishing & Hiking
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25
Willy Wonka Day
Christmas in July
26
(Bring a canned good to donate)
27
28 Dr. Seuss Day
29 Fishing & Hiking
30 Obstacle Course
31 Halloween in July Activities & events subject to change. Check the weekly schedule for up-to-date activities.
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Camp Calendar - August
August Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
4 Community Service Project
10
11 Mad Scientists
5 BINGO
6 Luau
12 Water Day
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2
8
9
Overlook Adventure Mini Golf
Activities & events subject to change. Check the weekly schedule for up-to-date activities.
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Saturday
7 Rock Wall & Inflatables
13 Ice Cream Sundaes
Bloomington Pool
14 Disc Golf
15 Camp Cook Out
(Please bring a topping to share)
Camp Rates
(15% discount for each additional child) $36 per day ($30 with resident discount) $145 per week ($125 with resident discount) Note: Fee includes field trips. Meals are not included; please bring a sack lunch. Transportation is provided to and from other Park District programs.
Need more info? Call the DISC at 429-3472.
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Registration Form
For daily or weekly registration, please select the dates you prefer. Day Camp prefix: #410008; Teen Club prefix: #420008. Week #1 May 28 May 29 May 30
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Teen q 01 q 02 q 03
Week #2 June 2 June 3 June 4 June 5 June 6
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Week #3 June 9 June 10 June 11 June 12 June 13
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Week #4 June 16 June 17 June 18 June 19 June 20
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Week #5 June 23 June 24 June 25 June 26 June 27
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Week #10 July 28 July 29 July 30 July 31 August 1
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Week #11 August 4 August 5 August 6 August 7 August 8
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Week #12 August 11 August 12 August 13 August 14 August 15
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Please note for weekly session registration. Payment must be made by 5:00 p.m. the Wednesday before the start of the next week.
Daily Registration To guarantee a spot, participants are asked to pay and register 2 business days prior (48 hours) to the day the participant is attending. After 48 hours, we cannot guarantee we will have space available.
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Registration Form
Family Information (please print clearly) Parent/Guardian Name:
□ Park District Resident □ Non-resident
Address:
City:
Phone: (Home) (Work)
Zip:
(Cell)
Email:
Participant Registration *Please indicate if shirt size is a youth or an adult size, if applicable to class. Date Class Participant’s Full Name Gender Birth (mm/dd/yy) Code
Class Name School
Shirt Fee Size
□M □F □M □F □M □F □M □F □M □F □M □F I would like to contribute 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. A minimum of $8.00 will be charged for all refunds.
Total Payment:
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:
Overlook Adventure Mini Golf 11 Disc Golf in Nelson Park
Join us for summer fun at Overlook Adventure Mini Golf! Perfect for family or church outings, date night – any occasion! Great birthday party packages are available, too! Call 429-7750 for party rates. Spring Hours Monday - Thursday: 4 - 8 p.m. Friday: 4 - 10 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday: Noon - 10 p.m. Summer Hours Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday: Noon - 10 p.m. Rates Ages 13 and older Children ages 4 - 12 Ages 3 & under Second Game
$6.50 $5.50 Free $4.50
Weekly Specials Thursdays Two golfers for the price of 1 adult Sundays Family Special - 4 golfers for $20 (children must be under age 12) Special Events June 15 Dads golf for free with a paid child July 4 Two golfers for the price of 1 adult September 7 Grandparents golf free with a paid child Overlook Adventure Mini Golf Teen Nights! June 6 & August 8, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $5 per person (excluding concessions) Students in grades 6 - 12 will enjoy a fun-filled evening with music and unlimited mini golf. Price is $5/person (excluding concessions). Snacks, pop, and pizza will be available for an additional fee. Students must show school ID or be signed in by a parent. Pick-up is at 8:30 p.m.; for their safety, students will not be allowed to walk home without a parent note.
Looking for an exciting, active sport? Try disc golf at Nelson Park! This popular activity is enjoyed by people of all ages and is played much like traditional golf, but instead of a ball and clubs, players use a flying disc or Frisbee. For more information about the Nelson Park disc golf course, distances, and a scorecard, visit decatur-parks.org.
Park District Parties Creative Arts Party Your 2-hour party at the Poage Arts & Recreation Center will include themed activities, crafts, games, and costumes. Call Marie at 421-6648 for more information!
Sports/Bounce House Party at the DISC Your guests can play on an inflatable bounce house, climb the rock wall, use the batting cage, and play basketball, volleyball, and soccer! Add the Party Room for an additional minimal cost. Call the DISC at 4293472 today!
On Safari Party at Scovill Zoo Included are 20 zoo admission and train passes for your guests, a gift for the birthday child, and use of the outdoor deck or Shilling Environmental Education Center. Call 421-7435 for more information!
Overlook Adventure Mini Golf Enjoy mini golf, snacks and drinks. Call 429-7750 to schedule your party at Overlook Adventure Mini Golf!
Pool Party Enjoy sun and fun at your own pool party! Offered from 1 - 3 hours at Fairview Family Aquatic Center, the party package includes private use of the pool, lifeguards, sand volleyball, playground and snack area. Call 429-3472 to schedule your party!
at Millikin University
Decatur Indoor Sports Center 1295 West Wood Decatur, IL 62522 (217) 429-3472 Fax (217) 421-6642 www.decatur-parks.org
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