Parks Insider November 2016
Winter Break Day Camp at the DISC 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 *Lunch at Garcia’s will be provided Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $38 ($33 with resident discount) per day (15% discount for each additional sibling) Note: Meals are not provided for most camp days; please bring along a sack lunch. A morning snack is provided.
School’s Out Day Camp Youth aged 5 - 14 can play games and take great field trips with the DISC’s School’s Out Day Camp! Call 429-3472 for more information. Code Trip Day Date Time 410632-46 Sky Zone in Springfield W Nov. 23 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 410632-47 Movie at the Strand F Nov. 25 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $38 ($33 with resident discount) per day (15% discount for each additional sibling)
Preschool Activities Early Explorers 2 - 5 year-olds can dive into a world of exploration for hands-on learning and fun. This class is designed to stimulate a child’s interests in art, science, and culture while engaging their 5 senses for an optimal learning experience. Code Class Day Date Time 431052-54 Pirate Party F Nov. 18 10 - 10:40 a.m. 431052-55 Weather F Dec. 9 10 - 10:40 a.m. Workshop Location: Johns Hill Center, 601 S. Jasper Fee: $7 ($5 with resident discount)
Storybook Adventure Children aged 2 - 5 will listen to a story, then participate in art activities highlighting the book’s characters and events. Code Story Day Date Time 431052-38 Bugs Galore M Nov. 7 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 Day Date Time 431052-46 Happy Harvest M Nov. 14 10 - 10:40 a.m. Location: Johns Hill Center, 601 S. Jasper Fee: $7 ($5 with resident discount)
Lacrosse Little Laxers Indoor Program Through fun activities and games, Little Laxers introduces basic lacrosse skills of throwing, catching, dodging, scooping, and shooting. Stick and soft safety balls are provided. Instructors are US Lacrosse certified. Code Age Day Date Time 360000-18 4 - 7 W Nov. 9 - Dec. 7* 5 - 5:30 p.m. *No class on November 23. Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $50 ($42 with resident discount)
Lacrosse Winter Skills Camp 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-sleeved tee. Code Age Day Date Time 360000-11 8 - 18 (G) Sun. Nov. 13 - Dec. 18 3 - 5 p.m. 360000-13 8 - 16 (B) Sat. Nov. 5 - Dec. 17 9 - 11 a.m. Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $52 ($45 with resident discount)
Holiday Lacrosse Clinic A new holiday lacrosse clinic is open for boys and girls aged 8 - 16. Never played before? That’s okay! No equipment? Use ours! Join those who are already playing the fastest growing game in America! Code Age Holiday Date Time 360000-09 8 - 16 Veterans’ Day Nov. 11 9 a.m. - noon Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $20 ($15 with resident discount)
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Scovill Zoo
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Zoo Buddies Classes 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-K1 Lazy Gators Nov. 8 10 - 11 a.m. 156514-K2 Lazy Gators Nov. 8 2 - 3 p.m. 156514-L1 Pelican Puddles Dec. 13 10 - 11 a.m. 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)
Free Movie at Scovill Zoo
November 9 w 2 p.m. w Scovill Zoo Education Center Enjoy a free family movie at Scovill Zoo! Ice Age: Collision Course, offered courtesy of FOX Films, will be shown at 2 p.m. on Nov. 9 at Scovill Zoo. Admission is free, but donations to benefit conservation efforts are welcome. Popcorn and soda proceeds will also support conservation initiatives.
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 Sat. December 10 1 - 3 p.m. 156560-24 3 - 10 Sat. December 10 5 - 7 p.m. Location: Scovill Zoo, 71 S. Country Club Rd. Fee: $15 ($12 with resident discount)
Running Autumn Spectacular Cross Country Meet This local cross country meet is for boys and girls aged 7 - 14 who are interested in distance running. Awards are given to the top ten finishers in each age group. Call 429-3472 for start times for divisions. Date: Sunday, November 6 Time: Registration, 12:30 p.m. Course walk, 1 p.m. Race, 1:30 p.m. Location: Fairview Park Fee: $6 ($10 on race day)
Staley Striders Indoor Track & Field Club Runners will develop and fine tune their running skills with the Staley Striders! Focus is on skills 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)
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Santa is making a stop at the DISC for a non-competitive, fun run on the indoor track! All participants will receive a medal, cookie, and photo with Santa. Please check in 15 minutes prior to your child’s start time. Call Jamie or Cortney at 429-3472 for distances and 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, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $12 ($10 with resident discount)
Arts Perform! Guys and Dolls
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 table of gamblers, gangsters and nightclub singers will leave you humming some of Broadway’s greatest tunes. Details about a free audition workshop and auditions. Two full casts of performers will rehearse on Saturdays and Sundays beginning January 7. Public performances are March 17 - 19. Please pre-register for your audition at 422-5911 starting November 14. The program’s musical/vocal director is Christine Smith. Director/choreographer is Marie Jagger-Taylor.
FREE Audition Workshop Please pre-register at 422-5911 by November 10. Date: Saturday, November 12 Time: 10 - 11 a.m., Grades 1 - 5 11 a.m. - noon., Grades 6 - 12 Location: Poage Arts & Recreation Center, 2020 N. Oakland
Auditions
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) Fee: $150 ($130 with resident discount) $125/$110 for current Dance & Drama students
42nd Annual Turkey Trot Enter the 5K or 10K run, 5K recreational walk, or 1/2 mile Turkey Tot Trot in Fairview Park! Tot Trot includes a t-shirt and participation prizes. 5K and 10K races include computerized results and 3-deep awards per age group. Online registration at Active.com closes Nov. 6. Register by Nov. 6 to guarantee a shirt. Date: Saturday, November 19 Time: Check-in, 6:30 - 7:15 a.m. Tot Trot, 7:30 a.m.; Race, 8 a.m. Fee: $26 ($31 on race day); Tot Trot $16 ($21 on race day) Location: Fairview Park Pavilion #1
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Soccer
Preschool Golf
MidState Youth Indoor Soccer
Learn the basic fundamentals of golf by focusing on coordination, simple techniques and motor skills. No class on November 24. Code Age Day Date Time 337013-31 3 - 4 Th Nov. 3 - Dec. 1 5:30 - 6 p.m. 337013-32 3 - 4 Th Nov. 3 - Dec. 1 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $44 ($38 with resident discount)
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 431231-45 K - 1 (B) M Nov. 7 - Dec. 5 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. 431231-46 K - 1 (G) M Nov. 7 - Dec. 5 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. 431231-47 2 - 3 (B) M Nov. 7 - Dec. 5 6:15 - 7 p.m. 431231-48 2 3 (G) M Nov. 7 - Dec. 5 6:15 - 7 p.m. 431231-49 4 - 8 M Nov. 7 - Dec. 5 7 - 8 p.m. Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $62 ($53 with resident discount)
Junior Golf Park District pros offer an introduction to golf, teaching hitting and putting fundamentals, golf rules and etiquette. Clubs are provided for those who need them. No class on November 22 & 23. Code Age Day Date Time 337033-57 5 - 7 T Nov. 8 - Dec. 20 5:15 - 6 p.m. 337033-60 5 - 7 W Nov. 9 - Dec. 21 6:15 - 7 p.m. 337033-58 8 - 12 T Nov. 8 - Dec. 20 6:15 - 7 p.m. 337033-59 8 - 12 W Nov. 9 - Dec. 21 5:15 - 6 p.m. Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $62 ($52 with resident discount)
Intermediate Junior Golf Intermediate Junior Golf is designed for youth aged 10 - 13 who have previous experience in the Junior Golf. No class on November 21. Code Age Day Date Time 337043-17 10 - 13 M Nov. 7 - Dec. 19 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $62 ($52 with resident discount)
Tumbling Our experienced instructors teach cheers, jumps, and tumbling in a safe environment. Fee for all classes is $40 ($34 with resident discount). All classes are held at the DISC, 1295 W. Wood.
Parent Tot Tumbling
Code Age Day Date Time 451932-33 18 mo. - 3 M Nov. 7 - Dec. 12 4 - 4:30 p.m. 451932-34 18 mo. - 3 T Nov. 8 - Dec. 13 11 - 11:30 a.m.
Toddler Tumbling Code Age 451932-23 3 - 5 451932-24 3 - 5 451932-25 3 - 5
Day Date Time M Nov. 7 - Dec. 12 5:45 - 6:15 p.m. T Nov. 8 - Dec. 13 11:30 a.m. - noon M Nov. 7 - Dec. 12 4:30 - 5 p.m.
Beginning Tumbling Code Age 451932-17 6 - 13
Day Date Time M Nov. 7 - Dec. 12 5 - 5:45 p.m.
Intermediate Tumbling Code Age 451932-40 8 - 13
Day Date Time M Nov. 7 - Dec. 12 5 - 5:45 p.m.
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 411212-05 3 - 5 M Nov. 7 - Dec. 5 5 - 5:30 p.m. 411212-07 3 - 5 M Nov. 7 - Dec. 5 4:30 - 5 p.m. Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $54 ($46 with resident discount)
Indoor Soccer Co-ed 3 v 3 League 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 431232-24 K - 1 F Nov. 11 - Dec. 16* 6 - 7 p.m. 431232-25 2 - 3 F Nov. 11 - Dec. 16* 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. *Does not meet on November 25. 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 431232-28 4 - 8 Sat. Nov. 12 - Dec. 17* 11 a.m. - noon *Does not meet on November 26. Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $66 ($56 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.
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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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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.
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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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