Parks Insider October 2015

RunningScareport, Run the RunwayReady 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 24Time: 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.

Staley Striders XC Running ClubGo 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 Time441647-16 6 - 18 T/W/Th Oct. 7 - Nov. 24 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.Location: Fairview Park Tennis ComplexFee: $20 ($17 with resident discount)

Cross Country Twosome RelayGive 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 25Time: Registration 3:15 p.m. Tot Trot 4 p.m. Relay Race 4:10 p.m.Location: Fairview Park Pavilion #1Fee: $5 for relay; $1 for Tot Trot

Preschool ActivitiesStorybook AdventureEach 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 Time431052-14 The Very Hungry October 5 10 - 10:40 a.m. Caterpillar431052-15 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 FishLocation: Johns Hill Center, 601 S. JasperFee: $7 ($5 with resident discount)

Sports SamplerInteract 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 Time431052-20 2 - 5 T Oct. 6 - Nov. 3 10 - 10:40 a.m.Location: DISC, 1295 W. WoodFee: $36 ($31 with resident discount)Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Early ExplorersYouth aged 2 - 5 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 the 5 senses for an optimal learning experience. Code Class Date Time431052-22 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. JasperFee: $7 ($5 with resident discount)

Calendar KidsChildren aged 2 - 5 will enjoy learning about different holidays and seasons through hands-on crafts, games, and snacks!Code Class Date Time431052-28 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. JasperFee: $7 ($5 with resident discount)

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Scovill ZooAnimal Crackers ClassesChildren 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.

2015 ClassesCode Subject Date Time156513-J1 Up All Night Oct. 10 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.156513-K1 No Backbones Nov. 14 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.156513-L1 Ready for Winter Dec. 5 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.Location: Zoo Education CenterFee: $11 ($10 with resident discount)

2016 ClassesCode Subject Date Time156513-A1 Deserts Are Hot Jan. 9 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.156513-B1 Affectionate Animals Feb. 13 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.Location: Zoo Education CenterFee: $11 ($10 with resident discount)

School’s Out Day CampPlay 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 Time410632-35 5 - 13 M Oct. 12 Mini Golf 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.Location: DISC, 1295 W. WoodFee: $37 ($32 with resident discount); 15% discount for each additional sibling (register at least 48 hours in advance)

Youth & Family ActivitiesSuper Saturday Recess at the DISCSuper 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 30Time: 10 a.m. - noonAge: 4 - 11Location: DISC, 1295 W. WoodFee: $3.75 per childNote: Children 3 and under may participate but are excluded from use of the inflatables for their safety.

BasketballLittle Blue Basketball CampDirected 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 Time421008-07 K - 6 Sat./Sun. Oct. 24 & 25 10 a.m. - noonLocation: DISC, 1295 W. WoodFee: $50 ($42 with resident discount)Deadline: October 18 (add $5 after deadline)

MidState Soccer ClubIndoor Little Kritters SoccerLittle 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 Time411212-03 3 - 4 M Nov. 9 - Dec. 7 5 - 5:30 p.m.Location: DISC, 1295 W. WoodFee: $52 ($44 with resident discount)

MidState Youth Indoor SoccerMidState’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 Time431231-37 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. WoodFee: $60 ($51 with resident discount)

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Overlook Adventure Mini GolfHalloween Fun DaysEnjoy 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 - 31Time: 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.

TumblingParent Tot TumblingChildren will learn important motor skills such as rolling, jumping, crawling, climbing and balance.Code Age Day Date Time451931-83 18 mo. - 3 M Nov. 9 - Dec. 14 4 - 4:30 p.m.Location: DISC, 1295 W. WoodFee: $40 ($34 with resident discount)

Youth Tumbling ClassesThe 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 TumblingCode Age Day Date Time451931-84 3 - 5 M Nov. 9 - Dec. 14 4:30 - 5 p.m.

Beginning TumblingCode Age Day Date Time451931-85 6 - 12 M Nov. 9 - Dec. 14 5:15 - 6 p.m.

Intermediate TumblingCode Age Day Date Time451931-86 8 - 12 M Nov. 9 - Dec. 14 5:15 - 6 p.m.Location: DISC, 1295 W. WoodFee: $40 ($34 with resident discount)

ArtsLIVE! From Broadway - Audition WorkshopRegister 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 Time492103-01 11 - 18 F Nov. 6 6 - 8 p.m.Location: Lincoln Square Theatre, 141 North Main StreetFee: $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 showRegistration: Register at www.decatur-parks.org or at the DISC

Perform! - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatCalling 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.

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: Friday, March 18 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Sunday, March 20 2 p.m. Tickets: $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.

Park Watch The Decatur Park District developed the Park Watch pro-gram to help prevent crimes in our parks, properties, and fa-cilities. 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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Free Audition WorkshopDate: Saturday, November 14Time: 10 - 11 a.m. for grades 1 - 5 11 a.m. - noon for grades 6 - 12 Location: Poage Arts & Recreation Center, 2020 N. OaklandNote: Pre-register at 422-5911 by November 12

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Waiver & Release of All Claims and Assumptions of RiskPlease 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.

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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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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

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!

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