Leisure Education

Special Recreation Association

of Central Lake County

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Contents

Leisure Education Components……………………..………………3

Program Procedures…………………..………………………………….4

Registration Information………………………....……………………5

Programs……………………...……………………………….….……….6-8

Policies and Procedures Sign Off…………….………..…….……..9

Classroom Registration Form………..…………………………....10

Student Waiver…………….………………………………………..……11

SRACLC Parent/Guardian Hand Out……………. ..…………….12

Contact Information

Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County

290 Oakwood Road Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Phone: 847-816-4866

Fax: 847-816-4876 Email: info@sraclc.org

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Leisure Education Components

1. Leisure Appreciation

Assist participants to become aware of leisure and the benefits to be gained through

recreation. Assessing attitudes toward leisure is an important component within leisure

appreciation.

2. Self-Awareness

Participants examine their leisure lifestyles to become aware of values, patterns, and

behaviors reflected in their lifestyles, as well as barriers. Self-awareness allows

participants to plan to make alterations to their leisure lifestyles.

3. Decision Making

Decision making skills can be learned through leisure education. Although decisions can

be made using either intuition or reasoning, a combination of both approaches is often

used. Whatever approach is used, it is usually helpful to structure decision making.

4. Self-Assessment

It is critical that participants perform a self-assessment in order to best determine

leisure inclinations. SRACLC can help participants identify recreation preferences and

then assert themselves in order to achieve those preferences.

5. Leisure Activity Skills

Through leisure education programs, participants learn the skills they need in order to

take part in activities.

6. Community Skills

Community skills allow participants to participate in community life. Examples include

knowing how to use public transportation and learning how to handle money.

7. Social Skills

Social skills can be developed through modeling techniques and providing opportunities

for social recreation in order for participants to try out their social skills.

8. Leisure Resources

Leisure education allows SRACLC and teachers to match participants with community

resources and their interests.

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Program Procedures

Waivers

Yearly program waivers must be submitted to SRACLC a minimum of seven (7) days prior to

the first program of the year. This includes a Leisure Education Waiver from each student

and a Transportation Waiver (if applicable) from each school staff.

Program Fees

If you wish to cancel a program that is not due to inclement weather, SRACLC must have at

least a 48-hour notice. The school may be responsible for paying the program fee if the

appropriate time is not given to cancel the program.

In the event a program is canceled for any reason other than inclement weather, and

SRACLC has paid a non-refundable deposit, the school will be responsible for paying the

amount of the deposit.

Programs marked with an asterisk (*) require payment of a minimum attendance. Schools

must pay for at least the minimum in order to participate.

Listed program and transportation fees are per student.

Payment plans will be developed with each classroom teacher based on SRACLC and school

policies and finalized in writing prior to the first Leisure Education program of the year.

Inclement Weather

Programs may be canceled due to inclement weather and/or other situations. SRACLC will

communicate with school staff in order to make the proper decision.

Evaluation

In order for SRACLC to continue to offer successful programs, each school staff will be asked

to fill out an evaluation after each program.

Lunch

Each student and school staff should bring their own sack lunch to programs unless

otherwise noted.

Times/Transportation

SRACLC staff will begin each program at 10:00 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m.

If utilizing SRACLC transportation, SRACLC staff will pick up at 10:00 a.m. and drop off at

2:00 p.m.

If not utilizing SRACLC transportation, SRACLC staff will meet classes at the designated

program location at 10:00 a.m. and leave the program location at 2:00 p.m.

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Registration Information

Time slots and dates will be given on a first come, first serve basis. Therefore, register early to

ensure placement in your programs of choice.

Program descriptions and recommended season(s) are listed with each program along with the

per person program fee.

NOTE: There is an additional per student fee for classes that will be utilizing SRACLC’s

transportation. See the program write-up for applicable fees.

Fill out the included registration form with up to four programs in which the classroom would

like to participate. For each month, list a first choice date AND a second choice date. SRACLC

will then place your chosen programs into those dates. SRACLC will contact the teacher to

confirm programs within two weeks after the registration deadline.

Registration forms should be returned to SRACLC along with a signed copy of the policies and

procedures to:

SRACLC 290 Oakwood Road

Vernon Hills, IL 60061

info@sraclc.org

Fax: 847-816-4876

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Apple Holler (October and early November) This 74 acre apple orchard contains more than 30,000 select dwarf apple trees in thirty varieties, specially cultivated so you won't need a ladder to pick them. Also, enjoy a corn maze and petting zoo. Location: Apple Holler, Sturtevant, WI Fee: $20.00 per student, $12.00 per staff SRACLC Transportation: $5.00 Sports Mania (Year-Round) Everyday favorites like soccer and basketball or try something different like pickle ball or bocce. We’ll work together to pick two to three athletic events that “score” with your class. Then its game-on. Go ahead, give it a “shot”. Location: SRACLC Member Agency Facility or Your School Fee: $3.00 SRACLC Transportation: $2.50

Yee-Haw! (Year-Round) The students will first learn proper equine techniques; then they will get a chance to strut through the indoor arena and participate in stimulating activities while on a horse. Location: Equestrian Connection, Lake Forest Fee: $20.00 SRACLC Transportation: $3.00

Sweet Tooth (Year-Round) Let’s learn the art of creating homemade gourmet chocolate confections from the best. Three different projects are created using over one pound of chocolate. Each student will create their own masterpieces and be able to walk away with delicious treats. Location: Morkes Chocolate Factory, Palatine Fee: $15.00 SRACLC Transportation: $3.00

Hiking & Fishing (Fall or Spring) Spend the day in the great outdoors learning all about outdoor recreation. Hike the paths of the forest preserve looking out for animals in their natural habitat or just enjoy nature at its finest. Students will then get the chance to learn different types of fishing equipment used and the proper technique to catch fish. Knowledge will be put to the test as they compete to see who can catch the most fish. Location: Independence Grove, Libertyville Fee: $5.00 SRACLC Transportation: $2.50

Brunch & Bowling (Year-Round) This day will be nothing short of a filling time. Make memories and have a ball while devouring into a scrumptious stack of your favorite pancakes. We will then roll on over to the bowling alley to strike up a good time. NOTE: Please bring money for brunch. Location: IHOP, Buffalo Grove & Brunswick Zone-Hawthorn, Vernon Hills Fee: $20.00 SRACLC Transportation: $3.00

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Crafty Creations (Year-Round) Let your creativity run wild. This class is intended to let each student create their own masterpiece. With a little help and some paint, students will walk out with a work of art created by their own imagination. Location: SRACLC Member Agency Facility or Your School Fee: $5.00 SRACLC Transportation: $2.50

Cool, Crazy Combo (Year-Round) Students will start with practicing their teamwork and implementing strategies with laser tag. Next, take a trip over to the 18-hole golf course and test your hand-eye coordination aiming for a hole in one. We will finish the day off in the arcade room putting all our skills to the test with a variety of mentally challenging video games. Location: Tilt Studio, Gurnee Fee: $25.00 SRACLC Transportation: $3.00 GSI: Grove Scene Investigations (Year- Round) A mystery needs to be solved at The Grove – and your students are the detectives on the case! We’ll use forensic problem solving skills to gather clues, examine evidence, and draw conclusions about predator/prey relationships to help solve the crime. Hands-on activities include owl pellet dissection and artifact examination. Location: The Grove, Glenview Fee: $15.00 SRACLC Transportation: $3.00

Cooking (Year-Round) Students will discuss proper nutrition and learn about healthy eating decisions. We will learn kitchen safety, equipment used in the kitchen, proper etiquette, and presentation of meals. They will then take their knowledge and work together to prepare a nutritious 3-course meal. Students will gain communication, socialization and life skills. Location: SRACLC Member Agency Facility or Your School Fee: $10.00 SRACLC Transportation: $2.50 Equestrian Connection (Fall or Spring) Students will have the chance to learn about horses and how to take of them. Penny, Shiloh, and Tank are just a few of the horses we will meet and get the chance to groom and walk. We will then hit the outdoor trails to use our senses and participate in a scavenger hunt. Location: Equestrian Connection, Lake Forest Fee: $10.00 SRACLC Transportation: $3.00

*Miller Park Tour (Year-Round) Miller Park’s Photo Scavenger Hunt takes you on a tour of Miller Park while you are challenged to photograph specific noteworthy items and locations throughout the stadium. Everyone will get a prize! Enjoy lunch before the tour at a local Milwaukee joint. NOTE: Please bring money for lunch at McDonald’s. Minimum: 10 students Location: Miller Park, Milwaukee Fee: $25.00 SRACLC Transportation: $6.00 *Pick Up: 9:30, Drop Off: 2:30

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*Animal Senses & Volcanoes (Fall or Spring) Students will learn how animals use their senses and how they are able to adapt to environmental changes. After discussion, students will have the opportunity to explore their own senses, and be challenged to imitate some animals in order to find direction, food, and safety. Students will then shift and discuss volcanoes; where they are, how they are formed, what they do, and how they impact people’s lives. Building and erupting volcanoes will top the day off. Minimum: 10 students Location: Camp Duncan, Ingleside Fee: $20.00 SRACLC Transportation: $3.00

Teams Course (Year-Round, indoors if inclement weather) The Teams Course is a series of initiatives or elements designed to allow groups to develop teamwork, support, effective communication, trust, and problem solving. Initiatives test your group both physically and mentally, and with each activity, the group will gain insight and experience to help them through future challenges both on the course and in their daily lives. Location: Round Lake Park District, Round Lake Fee: $220.00 per class SRACLC Transportation: $3.00 per student

Customized Program SRACLC will work with educators to customize any program or activity(s) to coincide with classroom curriculum or interests. Location: To Be Determined

Fee: Varies on Activity

T.E.A.M (Year-Round) This program is to help boost communication as well as confidence while working as a team. The activities are designed to challenge the students to learn to work with one another to accomplish a given task. After creating a solid foundation, we will play a variety of sports and games that all focus on teamwork. Location: SRACLC Member Agency Facility or Your School Fee: $3.00 SRACLC Transportation: $2.50

Game On (Year-Round) Outdoor, indoor, active, or leisurely. We’ve got games galore up our sleeve for you. Big and Little, Outdoor Zinger, Body Mirrors, Dragon Tail, Casting Call, and Scatter Ball. Don’t worry, we’ll teach you how and adapt them perfectly to suite the class. Winner-winner. Location: SRACLC Member Agency Facility or Your School Fee: $3.00 SRACLC Transportation: $2.50 Special Olympics Young Athletes The Young Athletes program is an innovative sports play program designed for children ages 2-9. This program will help children improve physically, cognitively, and socially. Focus is on fundamental motor tracking and coordination. Program times will vary. Meets for eight-30 minute sessions. Please call SRACLC to arrange. Location: Your School Fee: Free

Leisure Education Policies &

Procedures School Year ______/______

Yearly program waivers must be submitted to SRACLC seven (7) days prior to the first program

of the year.

When utilizing SRACLC transportation, the vehicle must leave on time in order to maintain the

set schedule of the program.

If the school wishes to cancel a program that is not due to inclement weather, SRACLC must

have at least 48-hour notice. The school may be responsible for paying the program fee if the

appropriate time is not given to cancel the program.

In the event a program is canceled for any reason other than inclement weather, and SRACLC

has paid a non-refundable deposit, the school will be responsible for paying the amount of the

deposit.

Programs may be canceled due to inclement weather and/or other situations. SRACLC will

communicate with staff from the school in order to make the proper decision.

If a student has a loss of consciousness or any other medical emergency, SRACLC will contact

911 immediately.

SRACLC staff will provide CPR/First Aid and seek all medical assistance necessary.

SRACLC policies state that school staff must accompany the student if they are transported to

the hospital.

Upon request, SRACLC will create a report of the incident and submit it to school.

School staff should have possession of medical information for each student at every program.

By signing, you understand and agree to the above policies and procedures that have been established.

__________________________ ____________________________ Printed Name Classroom/School __________________________ _____________________________ Signature Date

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Leisure Education Registration

Please return complete form to: SRACLC, 290 Oakwood Road, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, FAX: 847-816-4876,

or email to info@sraclc.org.

School: ___________________________________ Classroom: _________________________________

Contact’s Name: __________________________ Phone: ______________ Email: _________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Anticipated Number of Students: _______________ Anticipated Number of Adults: _______________

Please choose field trip dates. Each first choice date must be accompanied by an alternate. Each

classroom can have 1-4 leisure education programs per semester.

Month Day Date Alternate Day/Date

1. September

2. October

3. November

4. December

5. January

Please choose at least one leisure education program per listed date plus one alternate program. Each

activity will be arranged according to the listed dates and classroom contacts will be given their final

leisure education schedule.

Program # Program Name Fee per Student

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Registration must be accompanied by a signed Leisure Education Policies and Procedures Form. Each

student attending SRACLC leisure education programs must have a signed Yearly Parent/Guardian

Leisure Education Waiver no later than 7 days prior to his/her first program.

Parent/Guardian Waiver SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL LAKE COUNTY

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK SCHOOL YEAR ______ LEISURE EDUCATION WAIVER

Participant’s Name: ______________________________________________________________ DOB: __________________ Sex: ______ Parent/Guardian Name: _________________________________________________ Email: ______________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________ City: ___________________________________ Zip: _________________ Home Phone: _________________________ Cell: ___________________________ Primary Disability: _____________________________ Emergency Contact: __________________________________________ Relationship: ________________ Phone: ___________________

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County (SRACLC) is committed to conducting its recreation programs and activities in a safe manner and holds the

safety of participants in high regard. SRACLC continually strives to reduce such risks and insists that all participants follow safety rules and instructions that are designed

to protect the participants’ safety. However, participants and parents/guardians of minors registering for this program/activity must recognize that there is an inherent

risk of injury when choosing to participate in recreational activities/programs.

You are solely responsible for determining if you or your minor child/ward are physically fit and/or adequately skilled for the activities contemplated by this agreement.

It is always advisable, especially if the participant is pregnant, disabled in any way or has recently suffered an illness, injury or impairment, to consult a physician before

undertaking any physical activity.

WARNING OF RISK

Recreational activities are intended to challenge and engage the physical, mental and emotional resources of each participant. Despite careful and proper preparation,

instruction, medical advice, conditioning and equipment, there is still a risk of serious injury when participating in any recreational activity. All hazards and dangers

cannot be foreseen. Depending on the particular activity, certain risks, dangers and injuries may exist due to inclement weather, slips and falls, poor skill level or

conditioning, carelessness, horseplay, unsportsmanlike conduct, premises defects, inadequate or defective equipment, inadequate supervision, instruction or

officiating, and other risks inherent to the particular activity. In this regard, it is impossible for SRACLC to guarantee absolute safety.

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Please read this form carefully and be aware that in signing up and participating in this program/activity, 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/activity (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/activity, 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/activity against SRACLC including its officials,

agents, volunteers and employees.

PHOTOGRAPHS

Unless we are notified, SRACLC may take pictures of participants in our programs, classes or events. Please be aware that these pictures are only for SRACLC use,

most likely in future brochures, pamphlets or flyers.

I have read and fully understand the above important information, warning of risk, assumption of risk and waiver and release of all claims. If registering on-line or

via fax, my on-line or facsimile signature shall substitute for and have the same legal effect as an original form signature. As the guardian of a participant, I further

attest that I have read the above to my ward. This assumption of risk and waiver and release of all claims shall be valid from September ______-May______.

TRANSPORTATION: I DO____ DO NOT_____ grant permission for transportation in vehicles owned or rented by SRACLC for use in SRACLC

programming.

Participant’s Name____________________________________________

Authorized Signature_________________________________________

(Participants 18 years or older or Parent/Guardian)

Date_____________________________

PARTICIPATION WILL BE DENIED – If the signature of adult participant or parent/guardian and date are not on this waiver.

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Leisure Education Parent/Guardian Hand Out

About SRACLC

The Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County (SRACLC) provides year round

community based recreation services to individuals with special needs. Program opportunities

include Youth, Teen, and Adult Programs, Special Events, Weekly Programs, Special Olympics,

Family Events, Adult Day, and Leisure Education.

Leisure Education Components

The goals of each leisure education program will be adapted to best fit the needs of each

individual classroom. Listed below are many of the components our staff demonstrate, teach,

and encourage during leisure education.

Leisure Appreciation Self-Awareness Decision Making Self-Determination Leisure

Activity Skills Community Skills/Awareness Social Skills Leisure Resources Confidence

Motor Skills FUN

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. What is Leisure Education?

A. Leisure Education is an assistive tool to enable an individual to gain a broader

understanding of where, why, how, and with whom he/she can pursue leisure

interests and experiences. Leisure Education also assists individuals to develop

different modes of leisure behavior which will enable them to adapt to the

environment to meet free time needs.

Q. Will my son/daughter miss school for these leisure education programs?

A. Although they will be out of the classroom, they will still be learning with their peers and teachers. SRACLC can adapt programs to tie in with current classroom

curriculum and learning outcomes. Consider it a hands-on learning experience.

Q. Who chaperones the leisure educations programs?

A. A full-time Recreation Specialist from SRACLC will lead your son/daughter’s

classroom through the day’s program. Teachers and staff from your child’s

classroom will accompany the students to each program to assure the student to

staff ratio is safe and successful.

Q. How can I sign my child up for more programs like Leisure Education?

A. Great question! Visit our website at www.sraclc.org to view our seasonal brochure.

Additional programs include camps, special events, Special Olympics, and weekly

programs. For more information, like our Facebook page or call our office at

847-816-4866.