Extended Trips Mackinac Island & Frankenmuth
Michigan
26 Days at the Outrigger Beach Resort 77633 $1126*
Ft Myers Beach, FL Saturday, Sept 9-13
74677 $2969*
Monday, Jan 16-Feb 10 New York City, The Big Apple
74633 $799*
19 Days at the Outrigger Beach Resort Thursday, Sept 14-20
Ft Myers Beach, FL Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria
74676 $2328* 74684 $3799*
Wednesday, Jan 25-Feb 10 Thursday, Sept 21-30
Florida Visit Including The Keys Ark Encounter & Creation Museum
74673 $3149* Ohio
Saturday, Jan 28-Feb 10 Virginia Beach, Colonial Williamsburg 77945 $599*
77908 $889* Monday, Sept 25-29
Mid-Winter Miami & Key West Sunday, May 28-June3
74622 $879* Historic Norfolk, VA Fall Foliage in Maine
Friday, Feb 10-18 74634 $955*
A Week in New York City Saturday, Oct 7-15
Las Vegas, NV 74637 $2699*
77909 $TBA* Tuesday, June 6-12 Classic Italy by Rail
Thursday, Feb 23-26 74685 $4299*
The Real Housewives of Indiana Amish Monday, Oct 16-25
New Orleans, LA Country
74623 $699* 77906 $599* Highlights of Spain
Sunday, Mar 26-Apr 1
Tuesday, June 13-16 74686 $3999*
Ark Encounter & Creation Museum Cape Cod, MA Saturday, Oct 21-31
Ohio 74629 $895* Irish Splendor – Eight Days
77944 $599* Saturday, June 17-25 74687 $2449*
Monday, April 17-21 Wednesday, Nov 1-8
Trans Canada Train Trip
Great Britain Castles & Countryside 74647 $4999* Hawaiian Islands: Four Islands
74674 $3929* Monday, June 26-July 8 74688 $3348*
Thursday, April 20-29 Wednesday, Nov 1-16
Colorado’s High Mountain Railroads
Big Bend, TX and Carlsbad Caverns 74636 $2099* New Orleans, LA
74678 $2749* Thursday, July 13-22 74624 $695*
Friday, April 21-29 Sunday, Nov 5-11
Pigeon Forge, TN
Savannah, Jekyll Island, and 74631 $659* Biltmore Estate & Asheville, NC
Charleston, SC Sunday, July 16-22 74635 $575*
74625 $929* Sunday, Nov 26-Dec 1
Saturday, Apr 29-May 6 Pacific Coast Journey: Oregon’s Coast &
San Francisco
Alaska Discovery: Land & Cruise 74681 $2889*
74679 $4324* Saturday, Aug 12-20
Tuesday, May 9-21
Costa Rica
African Safari – Kenya & Tanzania 74682 $2679*
74680 $6149* Wednesday, Aug 23-30
Friday, May 12-24
Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills, SD
Washington, DC 74632 $759*
74627 $759* Sunday, Aug 27-Sept 2
Thursday, May 18-24
The Legendary Blue Danube River Cruise
74683 $3899*
Wednesday, Sept 6-16
* Denotes double occupancy rate. Call for single and triple rates.
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Noble Center
1125 W Lake Ave • 682-1200
Yoga at the Noble Center
AT A GLANCE
The Bonnie W. Noble Center for Class Ages Day-Dates Time Instructor Fee-R/NR
Park District Administration houses
the recreation and administration DROP-IN YOGA 16+ Mondays 8:30 am Vicki Culbertson $4.50
Mondays
Noon
Ellen Vosberg
drop-in OR
departments and is the main point Reduce stress while toning and Mondays 6:15 pm Ellen Vosberg 12 visit-$48
stretching. Emphasis is on poses
of registration for Peoria Park District and breathing. Appropriate for Wednesdays 8:30 am Vicki Culbertson
activities. The building houses all ages and fitness levels. No Wednesdays Noon Tamela VonOsdol
the Book Court, many recreation need to register. Minimum of 6 Wednesdays 6:15 pm Ellen Vosberg
programs and can host special events to hold class. Fridays 8:30 am Vicki Culbertson
in its auditorium as well as multiple Fridays Noon Vosberg/VonOsdol
classrooms.
Lots of different programs are held at the Noble Center!
RENTAL AGENT: Check It Out! Adult Dance Classes pages 60-61
Alex Larson: Cheer Teams page 59
[email protected] Visual Art Classes pages 62
681-2862 Music Classes page 65-66
Community Recreation Classes page 55-56
BOOK COURT MANAGER: 50 Rock Programs pages 42-44
Mary Ellen Pitstick:
[email protected] Noble Center Auditorium Rentals
681-2681
Wedding receptions, anniversary parties, showers, conferences and more!
RENT THE NOBLE CENTER Facility can seat 300 theatre style or 250 banquet style.
See pg. 100 Contact rental agent Alex Larson at 681-2862 or [email protected].
Closed 12/31, 1/1/17 and 1/16/17.
10% Off Your Purchase
at the Book Court
with this coupon. The Book Court at the Noble Center is your place to find gently used books
and other items at a great price!
Expires May 4, 2017 Open Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm.
(excludes purchases made
at the Semi-Annual Sale)
facebook.com/ppdbookcourt
Spring Used Book Sale
Noble Center Lobby and Lower Level Auditorium • April 22-24, 2017
Saturday, April 22 • 10 am-7 pm • Best Selection!
Sunday, April 23 • 12-5 pm • Great Selection, plus 50% off any purchase! VOLUNTEER!
pgs. 96-98
Monday, April 24 • 12-7 pm • Take 75% off any purchase!
Join our email list! Sign up today at peoriaparks.org/book-court/ to receive notices and newsletters that highlight our events
and new donations to the Book Court. Don’t miss these notifications…especially if you are a collector or just love books!
DONATE • Gently used adult/children’s paperbacks and hardbacks lower west side of the building. It is
DROP OFF LOCATION:
Materials accepted for donation include:
A convenient green donation
• Audio books
receptacle is located at the Noble
Center loading dock located on the
• CDs and DVDs
• Games, puzzles
Please do not drop off cassettes, records, VHS tapes, encyclopedia sets (non-collectible), or
available 24 hours a day. Donations
large quantities of magazines. If you are not sure, please call ahead at 681-2681 or email
are also accepted Monday-Friday,
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Franciscan Recreation Complex
908 Sterling Ave, West Peoria • 677-6705 facebook.com/PPD.FRC
Drop-In Programs at FRC
Motor Mites
This open gym for ages 1-5 is a great way to let little ones with lots of energy enjoy the fun of
playing freely with scooters, balls, hula hoops, tumbling equipment and more! It’s a great way
for children and parents to socialize. Parents must attend.
Fee: $3/visit or $25 for a 10-visit pass.
AT A GLANCE
The Franciscan Recreation Complex January 2 through February 28:
(FRC) is a multi-purpose recreation M through F, 9:15-11:15 am and F 1:00-3:00 pm
center located in West Peoria at the March 1 through May 24:
intersection of Heading & Sterling M, W, F 9:15-11:15 am and F 1:00-3:00 pm
Avenues. FRC features a full-size
gymnasium, multi-purpose room with Groups are welcome at Motor Mites! Plan a private
kitchenette, community room, dance session for a class or playgroup.
studio, soccer field, two baseball
fields, and an outdoor playground.
FRC and its services are accessible to
people with disabilities.
MANAGER Val Marek: Open Pickleball FREE PICKLEBALL CLINICS: Ages 18+
[email protected] W: 1/25, 1-3 pm
Ages 18+ • $3/visit or $25/10 visit
RENT FRC See pg. 99 punch card Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in
• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-3 pm the nation, and is a combination of tennis,
BIRTHDAYS AT FRC See pg. 103 through February 28 badminton, and ping pong. It is fun for
• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11 am all ages and skill levels. This clinic, taught
FRC is closed 12/31 and 1/1 March 2-May 30 by a volunteer instructor, is for folks who
• Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 pm are interested in the sport but have never
*There will be no Pickleball on 2/28 or 4/4 played and for newbies who want to learn
basic skills and rules.
Check It Out!
Find more
pickleball on
pgs. 12, 68,
& 75.
PAGES 84-95
Advanced Registration Programs at FRC
Valentine’s Day Bakers St. Patty’s Day Green Thumb
Let’s bake up some love for Valentine’s Day! Scientists Gardeners
We’ll be baking and decorating sweet treats Everyone is Irish on St. Patty’s Day! Join us Get your thumb green and watch your garden
for our special Valentines. After baking our for St. Patty’s Day fun! We will perform grow. Children will get down and dirty
sweets, we will visit our card making station. science experiments with gold coins, learning the basics of flowers and gardening.
We will color, cut, paint, and glue one of a create magical rainbows and mix up a We will read garden books, eat worms and
kind love notes to our Valentines.
Age: 5-11 batch of shamrock slime. We will construct dirt, make and take our own planter, and play
leprechaun traps in hopes of catching
some flower and garden games.
Fee-R/NR: $10/$12
the little fella. We’ll end our class with a Age: 7-11
Code Day-Date Time delicious and fizzy shamrock punch. Don’t Fee-R/NR: $10/$12
77504 Th: 2/9 4:30-6:00 pm forget to wear green! Code Day-Date Time
Age: 3-6
Fee-R/NR: $10/$12 77139 Sa: 4/22 10:00-11:30 am
Code Day-Date Time
77140 Th: 3/16 10:00-11:30 am
Franciscan Recreation Complex
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Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt Easter Egg Festival
You’re never too old to go on an egg hunt and we’ve made it
challenging! Bring your flashlights and join us for this nighttime Featuring Fun on the Run and
hunt for eggs filled with candy and plenty of prizes. Afterwards,
enjoy pizza, refreshments and games. All participants need to The Unique Twist!
bring a flashlight and prize bag. Be sure to wear weather and color Join us for our 20th annual Easter Egg
appropriate clothing! REGISTER BY: 4/5 Festival! Bring your baskets to the FRC
Min/Max: 20-50 Age: 10-13 and help find colorful eggs filled with
Fee-R/NR: $10/$15 candy and prizes. Before and after
the egg hunt, join us in the gym for
Code Day-Date Time a Fun on the Run bounce house, The
77508 F: 4/7 8:00-9:30 pm Unique Twist Balloon Guy, games, and
more. There will even be a visit from
the Easter Bunny! The event opens
Community Indoor/Outdoor at 9:30 and the egg hunts begin at
10:15; hunts are broken into three age
GARAGE AND VENDOR SALE groups.
Saturday, May 20 9 am-2 pm Beat the lines and pre-register! VOLUNTEER!
pg. 92-93
Clean out that basement, attic, garage, and closet! It’s time to Age: 1-12 Fee: $6/child
get rid of all that ‘stuff’ you no longer want. Rent a table and Code Day-Date Time
sell it all! Cost is $20 for a spot in the gym. You will receive a
ten-foot long space with a table. OR, for $15 reserve a 10 by 77505 Sa: 4/8 9:30-11:30 am
10 space on the front lawn and bring your own table(s).
Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 17.
Indoor $20 Code: 77506 • Outdoor $15 Code: 77507
Get Fit at FRC!
Class Ages Code Day-Dates Time Instructor Fee-R/NR
DROP-IN YOGA 16+ Mondays 6:30 pm Vicki Culbertson $4.50 drop-in
Reduce stress while toning and stretching. Emphasis is on 16+ Tuesdays 11:00 am Jill Feinberg OR
poses and breathing. Appropriate for all ages and fitness 16+ Wednesdays 6:30 pm Vicki Culbertson 12 visit-$48
levels. No need to register. Minimum of 6 to hold class. 16+ Fridays 9:30 am Jill Feinberg
DROP IN TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING: 16+ Mondays 5:30-6:25 pm Vicki Culbertson $4.50 drop-in
Tone and shape your body for spring and summer 16+ Wednesdays 5:30-6:25 pm Vicki Culbertson OR
attire! This low impact class will condition and tone your 12 visit-$48
back, arms, thighs, glutes, core and abs for a total body
workout.
50 ROCK YOGA 50+ 77541 Tu, Th: 1/17-2/23 9:00-9:50 am Nancy Shallenberger $40
See full description on page 44. 50+ 68603 Tu, Th: 3/14-4/20 9:00-9:50 am Nancy Shallenberger $40
50 ROCK FUN & FIT 50+ M. W, F: (ongoing) 8:00-8:50 am Nancy Shallenberger $3.50 drop-in
See full description on page 44. Kendra Parker or 10 visit-$30
50 ROCK CORE & MORE 50+ M, W: (ongoing) 8:55-9:25 am Nancy Shallenberger $3.00 drop-in
See full description on page 44. Kendra Parker or 10 visit-$25
Check It Out! Lots of different programs are held at the FRC!
Youth Sports Classes p. 73 Cake Decorating p. 56 50+ Personal Training p. 44
Adult Dodgeball p. 75 Crochet and Knitting p. 55 Dance p. 57
Youth and Adult Dance p. 57-61 Fun & Fit p. 44
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Community Recreation
Billie McKenzie, Coordinator • 681-2854 • [email protected]
Northtrail Park Taijiquan
AT A GLANCE Taijiquan or Tai Chi is a Chinese form of
We offer a variety of classes that take Easter Egg Hunt exercise. Its slow relaxed movements are
place in many locations throughout Northtrail Park • Saturday, April 8th based upon the interaction of firm stable
the Peoria community. Special thanks 12:00 pm • $4/child intentions and soft flexible actions. Studies
to the many businesses and agencies CODE 77625 • Ages 0-3 VOLUNTEER! have demonstrated its effectiveness in
that host recreation programs. CODE 77626 • Ages 4-6 pgs. 96-98 increasing range of motion, improving
CODE 77627 • Ages 7-10 balance, toning muscles and reducing stress
CLASS LOCATIONS and high blood pressure. Come join us as
• Franciscan Rec Complex (FRC) We’ll have lots of candy and prized-filled we learn to harmonize mind and body while
908 Sterling Ave eggs for children under 10. Egg hunt will experiencing the life changing benefits of
• Noble Center start promptly at 12 pm. Registration this ancient art.
Location: Franciscan Recreation Complex
1125 W Lake Ave required. Age: 18+ Fee-R/NR: $40/$45
• Hy-Vee Club Room Magic I Code Day-Date Time
4125 N Sheridan Rd Led by professional magician Greg Joyce,
• Hult Center for Healthy Living you’ll learn how to perform a wide variety 75474 Th: 1/12-3/2 6:00-7:00 pm
5215 N. Knoxville of magic with playing cards, money, 75475 Th: 3/9-4/27 6:00-7:00 pm
rope, common items, mind-reading and
Classes special props made in class. Soon you’ll
Hooked on Crochet - Beginner be amazing your friends and family! All Be Pain Free and Live Well -
Learn basic crochet stitches such as chain, supplies and an instruction handbook are Alexander Technique
single crochet and double crochet, and included. Taught by Wes Howard,
leave with an in-depth knowledge of Instructor: Greg Joyce M.A., AmSAT Certified
crochet terms and helpful hints. If you wish Location: Noble Center Age: 8-16 Back or neck pain? Carpal Tunnel
to do additional work outside of class, you Fee-R/NR: $33/$38 Syndrome? Planter Fascitis? Headaches?
can create 7 x 9 inch rectangles to donate Code Day-Date Time Insomnia? Stressed Out? Many chronic
for a ‘Warm Up America’ afghan. You will ailments such as these are the result of
receive a supply list for this course upon 74881 Sa: 2/18-3/11 12:15-2:15 pm years of unhealthy and poor habits of
registration. Age: 9+ Fee-R/NR: $41/$47 Health Classes movement and posture. As children we
Code Day-Date Time Beginning Tai Ji for Life all had a natural ease and lightness of
At Franciscan Recreation Complex: Through its use of movement and exercise, movement and posture. The Alexander
Technique is a practical method for learning
75683 W: 3/8-4/12 4-5:30 pm this class will help relieve stress, improve to restore this natural coordination. This
At the Noble Center: balance and promote good health. The five world famous technique, long relied
element form, which will be taught, is based upon by performing artists to enhance
75899 Sa: 1/28-3/4 11 am-12:30 pm
on a free flowing style and offers a great performance, is rapidly gaining popularity
75577 Sa: 1/28-3/4 11 am-12:30 pm deal of relaxation. as a method for promoting and restoring
Location: Hult Center for Health Education good health. In this class, the instructor
Knitting for All Levels Age: 16+ Fee-R/NR: $30/$35 will use hands-on and verbal instruction to
Students will learn basic knitting stitches Code Day-Date Time gently guide you in everyday movements.
such as knit and purl. At the end of the You will be amazed how light, free and
course, students will be able to read a 75933 W: 1/11-3/1 6:30-7:30 pm easy you can feel, as you shed your old
pattern, execute basic stitches and finish unconscious habits of movement. This class
a project. Helpful knitting hints will be Tai Ji for Life is appropriate for any physical condition.
shared. You will receive a supply list for This Tai Ji class is for those who have taken Limited to 10 people. Wear loose fitting
this course upon registration. the beginner class and want to continue to clothing.
Age: 9+ Fee-R/NR: $41/$47 learn new forms. In this beyond beginner Location: Noble Center Auditorium Age:
class you will be taught the forms of qi gong,
Code Day-Date Time 16+ Fee-R/NR: $40/$46
the five elements and work on first circle.
At Franciscan Rec Center: Location: Hult Center for Health Education Code Day-Date Time
75682 Th: 3/9-4/13 4-5:30 PM Age: 16+ Fee-R/NR: $30/$35 76012 Th: 2/23-3/9 7:00-8:30 pm
At Noble Center: Code Day-Date Time
75578 Sa: 1/28-3/4 9-10:30 am 75932 M: 1/9-2/27 6:30-7:30 pm
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Baking & Icing Classes Food Classes at Hy-Vee
Cake Decorating for Beginners Katrina Howard, RD, LDN, is the dietitian at the Hy-Vee on Sheridan Road. She is passionate
In this beginner’s class you will improve about making nutritious food taste amazing and loves sharing that knowledge. Join us in the
your baking skills and learn recipes for great upstairs club room to learn about a variety of healthy topics. These cooking classes will be fun,
frosting. Learn to decorate your own cakes interactive and come with food samples to give you an idea of how delicious healthy eating
with borders, flowers, leaves, side drapes, can be. Ages 18+
roses, cartoon designs, script writing and
more! And the best part: you take home Code Day-Date Cost Time Subject
your own finished cakes! A supply list will 77872 W: 1/11* $40 5:30-6:30 pm 6 Slow Cooker Freezer Meals for 2
be handed out at the first class. 77873 W: 1/11* $75 5:30-6:30 pm 6 Slow Cooker Freezer Meals for 4
Instructor: Lisa Williamson
Age: 12+ Fee-R/NR: $44/$52 77874 W: 2/8 $12 2-3 pm Vegetarian Heart Healthy
Code Day-Date Time 77875 W: 3/8 $20 5:30-6:30 pm Dumplings from Around the World
77876 W: 4/12 $20 2-3 pm Spring Vegetables
At Franciscan Rec Center:
*Please note you will be making meals to take home during the 1/11 classes.
75681 M: 2/6-3/6 6-8:30 pm
77108 M: 4/17-5/15 6-8:30 pm Kids in the Kitchen! Ages 4-9 • $10/class • All classes are 10-11 am
At Noble Center Code Day-Date Subject
77109 M: 3/13-4/10 6-8:30 pm 72939 Sa: 1/21 Frozen Party - We will be making treats based on the Disney movie Frozen.
There will even be an appearance from Elsa and Anna!
77512 Sa: 2/11 Be My Valentine - Come make lots of chocolate treats for Valentine's Day.
Wine, Cheese, & Chocolate 77510 Sa: 3/11 St. Patrick's Day- We will be celebrating St. Patrick's day with fun green
Enjoy an evening in the Hy-Vee Club Room foods and rainbow recipes.
for the ultimate tasting experience trying 77509 Sa: 4/22 Sushi - Join us as we make different kinds of friendly sushi (no fish).
different wine, cheese, and chocolate
pairings. Family Pizza Night
Location: Hy-Vee Club Room Join us in the club room for this hands on cooking class where we will teach the whole
Age: 21+ Fee-R/NR: $20 family how to make pizza, homemade salad dressing, and a healthy dessert all from
Code Day-Date Time scratch! All recipes will feed a family of four.
Location: Hy-Vee Club Room. All ages. Fee-R/NR: $30
77515 Th: 2/9 5:30-6:30 pm
Code Day-Date Time
77516 Su: 4/9 5:00-6:30 pm
Fencing Classes Fencing I
Musketeers Do you want the mind of a chess player,
Play games that develop coordination, the face of a poker player, the flexibility
balance, speed, and sportsmanship of a gymnast, and the hand-eye
along with blade work and footwork. coordination of a video game master?
Each weapon type will be introduced Vanquish your opponent in this fun, yet
and proper fencing techniques will be controlled, safe environment. No prior Introduction to Digital Photography
taught. Lots of games are included to knowledge is needed. You will learn For those who have just gotten a new camera or
make this class FUN! the proper techniques, conditioning for those who’ve gotten past the scary parts and
Location: Peoria Fencing Academy exercises and footwork drills of the want to take the next step. We’ll prepare you for
Age: 5-7 Fee-R/NR: $90/$95 Olympic Sport of Fencing. what matters in photography, from a grounding
Location: Peoria Fencing Academy
Code Day-Date Time in composition, to the basic foundation of
Age: 8-14 Fee-R/NR: $90/$95 controlling the basic elements of shutter speed,
74905 M: 2/6-2/27 5:30-6:30 pm Code Day-Date Time aperture, and ISO to tell the stories you want to
74906 Sa: 2/4-2/25 10-11 am tell. We’ll also teach you all the things you can
74900 Tu: 2/7-2/28 5:30-6:30 pm
“set and forget”, and get you thinking about the
74901 W: 2/8-3/1 5:30-6:30 pm handful of things on your camera that matter.
74904 Th: 2/9-3/2 5:30-6:30 pm Bring your camera and a fully charged battery to
every class.
Instructor: David Vernon
Peoria Fencing Academy is located at Age: 16+ Fee: $28/$32
7726 N Pioneer Lane Code Day-Date Time
75920 Sa: 2/4-2/18 10-11:30 am
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Youth Dance
Katie McLuckie, Fine Arts Manager • 688-3667 • [email protected]
CLASS LOCATION CODES
AT A GLANCE NCC =Noble Center Classroom (upstairs)
These classes are a progressive NCA=Noble Center Auditorium (downstairs)
program of dance instruction. A dance FDS = Betty Merkel Ford Dance Studio at Franciscan Rec Complex
revue will be held each April with
costumes for any/all students in the Noble Center (in Lakeview Park) Franciscan Recreation Complex
youth dance program. Please note that 1125 W Lake Ave, Peoria 908 Sterling Ave, West Peoria
students in dance lessons do not have
to participate in the dance revue.
DRESS CODE:
CLASS INFORMATION
Ballet - is the study of a specific set • Broadway Bound
of controlled movements and their Girls: Leotard, tights, ballet and tap shoes
terminology, designed to develop Boys: t-shirt, black tights, shorts or jazz pants, ballet and tap shoes
strength, grace and flexibility. • Ballet
Jazz - combines graceful techniques Girls: Leotard, tights and Ballet shoes
and fast-paced dancing to create many Boys: t-shirt, black tights, black shorts or black jazz pants, ballet shoes
different expressions in motion. • Tap
Tap - develops coordination, timing, Girls: Leotard, tights, t-shirt, jazz pants or shorts and tap shoes
memory and rhythm skills. Boys: t-shirt, shorts or jazz pants and tap shoes
Acrobatics - consists of balancing skills • Jazz
such as somersaults, headstands, and Girls: Leotard, tights, t-shirt, jazz pants or shorts and jazz shoes
cartwheels which increase flexibility Boys: t-shirt, shorts or jazz pants and jazz shoes
and coordination. • Acrobatics and Tumbling
Leotard, unitard, or sweat pants and gym shoes
Students must meet the minimum
age requirement by the first day of
class. Continuing, intermediate and The PPD Dance
advanced classes are for students with Shoe Exchange Program is partially
previous experience or instructor’s funded by a grant from
approval. We know how fast children grow and how it affects your
budget. We’re here to help with a box of pre-used dance
Dance Birthday Parties pg. 104 shoes in assorted sizes available at the Ford Dance Studio.
Our students may exchange a pair of shoes for any one pair in
the box or donate any dance shoes in good condition.
Broadway Bitsies - Dance and Tumbling for Tots: Ages 2-3
Dance and tumbling class for our youngest Broadway stars! Class covers basic tap, ballet, jazz and tumbling pre-skills to get students
ready for formal dance and tumbling classes. Students will hop, jump, sway, sing and tumble with fun music and motions specific to the
age and attention span of the young child! Required: socks (not tights), ballet shoes and tap shoes.
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77894 Tu: 1/24-3/28 3:30-4:20 pm $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
77895 W: 1/25-3/29 2:00-2:50 pm $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
77896 W: 1/25-3/29 5:00-5:50 pm $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
Introduction to Ballet I: Ages 3-5
Learn the fundamentals of dance such as rhythm, coordination and creative movement while you prepare for barre work.
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77884 W: 1/25-3/29 4:00-4:50 pm $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
77885 Th: 1/26-3/30 4:30-5:20 pm $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
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Youth Dance
Katie McLuckie, Fine Arts Manager • 688-3667 • [email protected]
Introduction to Ballet II: Ages 3-5
This is a continuation of the fundamentals of dance such as rhythm, coordination and creative movement,
while you prepare for barre work. PREREQUISITE: INTRODUCTION TO BALLET I.
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
74526 W: 9/21-11/23 3:00-3:50 pm $73/$85.50 Mariah Aberle FDS
Broadway Bound: Ages 3-5 and 6-9
Tap, ballet and jazz will be taught in this combination class learning basic steps to fun music.
BROADWAY BOUND I: AGES 3-5
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77889 M: 1/23-3/27 3:30-4:20 pm $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
77890 Tu: 1/24-3/28 2:30-3:20 pm $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
77891 Tu: 1/24-3/28 4:30-5:20 pm $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
77892 W: 1/25-3/29 3:00-3:50 pm $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
77893 F: 1/20-3/24 5:00-5:50 pm $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
Classical Ballet I: Ages 6-15
This introduction class begins with the fundamentals of dance such as rhythm, coordination, and creative movement. Dancers learn basic ballet
terms, positions and barre work as well as simple combinations.
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77886 W: 1/25-3/29 6:00-6:50 pm $73/$85.50 Joan Halperin FDS
Classical Ballet II: Ages 6-15
Barre and centre floor work will be emphasized. PREREQUISITE: CLASSICAL BALLET I OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR. *No class 11/24.
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77887 Th: 1/26-3/30 4:30-5:20 pm $73/$85.50 Joan Halperin FDS
Classical Ballet III: Ages 10-15
Barre and centre floor work for advanced students. PREREQUISITE: CLASSICAL BALLET II OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR. *No class 11/24.
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77888 Th: 1/26-3/30 5:30-6:20 pm $73/$85.50 Joan Halperin FDS
Tap Dance
Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises
focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap
technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun.
Code Ages Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77940 5-7 Tu: 1/24-3/28 5:30-6:20 pm $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
77841 8-10 Tu: 1/24-3/28 6:30-7:20 pm $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
77942 11-13 Tu: 1/24-3/28 7:30-8:20 pm $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
Jazz
Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex
rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz to help develop a well rounded dancer.
Code Ages Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77937 5-7 M: 1/23-3/27 4:30-5:20 pm $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
77938 8-10 M: 1/23-3/27 5:30-6:20 pm $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
77939 11-13 F: 1/20-3/24 4:00-4:50 pm $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
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Acrobatic & Tumbling - Beginner I: Ages 3-5 and 6-9
Stretches and tumbling exercises for the beginner, including cartwheels, front and back rolls and headstands. Children must remain seated at
the mat during individual instruction time. Long hair must be pulled back in bun or pony tail. Short hair should be out of face with a head band.
Code Ages Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77929 3-5 Sa: 1/21-3/25 9:00-9350 am $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
77930 3-5 Sa: 1/21-3/25 9:30-10:00 am $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
77932 6-9 Sa: 1/21-3/25 11:00-11:50 pm $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
Acrobatic & Tumbling - Beginner II: Ages 3-5
Continuation of the skills learned, this class will focus on backbends, front and back limbers and round offs. Long hair must be pulled back in
bun or pony tail. Short hair should be out of face with a head band. PREREQUISITE: ACROBATIC & TUMBLING BEGINNER I.
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77931 Sa: 1/21-3/25 10:00-10:50 am $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
Superhero Tumble-Boys: Ages 3-8
What kid doesn't want to learn to be a superhero? Our tumbling class will teach boys how to flip, fly and fight-evil-doers. Incorporation of
basic gymnastic skills will be implemented to tap into your little superhero's abilities.
Code Ages Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77935 3-4 F: 1/20-3/24 3:00-3:50 am $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
77936 5-8 Sa: 1/21-3/25 2:00-2:50 pm $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
Dancing with Our Stars A Night at
2017 SPRING DANCE RECITAL
Saturday, April 1st • 6:30 pm at the Peoria Civic Center Theatre the Casbah
Tickets-$10 for adults $5 for Children 14 & Under VOLUNTEER! March 11th at 6:30 pm
Tickets available on March 1st at the Peoria Civic Center pg. 96-98 Admission: $3-adults/
$1-children 12 and under
Calling all Dance students! Register now for our Annual Dance Recital! Noble Center Auditorium
Demonstrate the skills you’ve learned in class! Any student enrolled in Acrobatics A student Hafla
and Tumbling, Ballet, Broadway Bound, Broadway Bitsies, Jazz, Street Jazz, or Tap presented by Thais Banu featuring
can register for the recital. Students are required to pay a costume fee. Middle Eastern Dance by Park
(Sorry, no refunds on costume fees). Register by 2/10/17. BONUS: Receive a $4 Troupe Mirage and Peoria Park
discount on the recital when you register for a class at the same time. District Students
Code: 77868, Costume Fee: R/NR - $55
Acrobatic & Tumbling - Beginner II and III: Ages 6-9
Additional work to learn backbends, pull ups and front limbers without assistance. Long hair must be pulled back in bun or pony tail. Short hair
should be out of face with a head band. PREREQUISITE: BEGINNER I.
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77933 Sa: 1/21-3/25 12:00-12:50 pm $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
Acrobatic & Tumbling - Intermediate and Advanced: Ages 6-16
Participants must be able to do backbends and pull-ups, front limbers and pull-ups without assistance. They should be ready for front and back
walkovers, hand springs and Arabian limbers. Long hair must be pulled back in bun or pony tail. Short hair should be out of face with a head
band. PREREQUISITE: BEGINNER II OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR.
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77934 Sa: 1/21-3/25 1:00-1:50 pm $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
Street Jazz-Hip Hop: Ages 9-15
This exciting new dance style can be seen in popular video productions. Used as a great body strengthening technique, dancers will learn the
fundamentals of hip-hop. This course emphasizes movement, isolations, stretching, strengthening, and rhythms. Dancers participate in warm-
ups and learn fun routines.
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77897 F: 1/20-3/24 7:00-7:50 pm $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
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Cheer and Dance Teams
Katie McLuckie, Fine Arts Manager • 688-3667 • [email protected]
Explosion Teams (Non Competitive): Ages 5-13
Coach: Rachel Hayes
Sparkler and Dynamite Teams are designed for beginner cheerleaders who wish to learn and perfect their skills in tumbling, stunting, cheers
and pom-style dance. Students will have the opportunity to perform in the community with the Explosion ALL STAR team. Please wear tennis
shoes, shorts and a t-shirt. Long hair must be in a ponytail. *No class 11/24.
Code Age Day-Date Time Location Fee-R/NR
77911 - Sparklers Age 5-7 Th: 1/26-3/30 6:00-7:00 pm NCC $73/$85.50
77913 - Dynamite Age 8-13 Th: 1/26-3/30 7:00-8:00 pm NCC $73/$85.50
Dance Team (Competitive): Ages 8-13
Coach: Rachel Hayes
Have you ever wanted to be on a competitive dance team? Well, here is your chance! Come join the Peoria Park District this spring as we travel
and compete in local competitions and exhibitions. Members are required to wear black slip-on jazz shoes and all black clothing to practice.
Parent meeting on the first night of practice. Fees and dates for competitions will be discussed. PREREQUISITE: 1 year of dance experience or
coach approval. Practices take place in the Fransiscan Rec Complex dance studio.
Code Age Day-Date Time Location Fee-R/NR
77923 Age 8-13 F: 1/20-3/24 8:00-9:00 pm FDS $73/$85.50
Adult Dance
Katie McLuckie, Fine Arts Manager • 688-3667 • [email protected]
Swing Dancing: Ages 16+
Get an introduction to 6-count swing, including basics, proper frame concepts and turns. You will enjoy dancing to the great big band sounds.
The mix of rhythm and sound from today’s hot new bands will make your feet want to move. Must have partner. Fee is per couple.
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77662 Su: 2/5-3/26 4:00-4:50 pm $78/$91 Don Coven NCA
Wedding Dance: Ages 16+
Get ready for that big event by learning the basics of ballroom, Latin, swing and contemporary. Learn how to lead, follow, dip, etc. It’s perfect for
anyone going to a wedding. Bring your song on tape or CD. Must have partner; fee is per couple.
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77663 Su: 2/5-3/26 6:00-6:50 pm $78/$91 Don Coven NCA
Ballroom: Ages 16+
Learn the basic steps in waltz, fox trot, swing and cha cha. Dress code: No flip-flops and no tennis shoes.
Must wear dance practice attire: slacks, casual dress, leather sole shoes. Must have partner; fee is per couple.
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77659-Beginner Tu: 1/31-3/21 7:30-8:20 pm $78/$91 Don Coven NCA
77660-Intermediate Tu: 1/31-3/21 6:30-7:20 pm $78/$91 Don Coven NCA
Ballroom Without Partners:
Want to learn Ballroom Dancing and don't have a partner? This is your class! Come and learn without having to find a partner.
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77661 Su: 2/5-3/26 5:00 - 5:50 pm $78/$91 Don Coven NCA
Tap Dance: Ages 16+
Come tap dance with us! Check It Out!
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77658-Beginner Tu: 1/31-4/4 4:30-5:20 pm $78/$91 Don Coven NCA Find 50 Rock line
77657-Intermediate Tu: 1/31-4/4 5:30-6:20 pm $78/$91 Don Coven NCA dancing on page 44.
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Adult Dance
Katie McLuckie, Fine Arts Manager • 688-3667 • [email protected]
Class Location Codes:
NCC = Noble Center Classroom | FDS = Betty Merkel Ford Dance Studio at FRC | NCA = Noble Center Auditorium
Adult Ballet I & II: Ages 15+
Barre and centre floor work will be emphasized. Dress code: leotard and tights or dance pants plus ballet shoes.
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77656 W: 2/1-4/5 7:30-8:20 pm $78/$91 Joan Halperin FDS
Middle Eastern Belly Dance Intermediate I: Ages 16+
Women of all ages and sizes can enjoy the benefits of this low impact dance. Continue to build on the Foundation Moves and explore
choreography. Benefits -increases your sense of space and gracefulness. PREREQUISITE: INSTRUCTOR’S CONSENT.
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77669 Th: 2/2-4/6 6:30-7:20 pm $78/$91 Thais Banu FDS
Middle Eastern Belly Dance Intermediate II: Ages 16+
For students who have taken Intermediate I and are ready for more advanced work. PREREQUISITE: INSTRUCTOR’S CONSENT.
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77670 M: 1/30-4/3 6:30-7:20 pm $78/$91 Thais Banu FDS
Middle Eastern Belly Dance Advanced: Ages 16+
For students who have taken the Intermediate II class. PREREQUISITE: INSTRUCTOR’S CONSENT.
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77671-Advanced M: 1/30-4/3 7:30-8:20 pm $78/$91 Thais Banu FDS
77672-Advanced Troupe Th: 2/2-4/13 7:30-9:00 pm Free Thais Banu FDS
Salsa: Ages 16+
Brush up on your club dancing and move to the beat of a fusion of traditional African and Cuban and other Latin-American rhythms. You will
learn dance moves influenced by many Cuban dances such as Mambo, Cha Cha, Guaracha, Changuí, Palo Monte, Rumba, Abakuá, Comparsa,
Mozambique and integrated swing dances. Singles welcome.
Code Level Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77664 Salsa I W: 2/1-3/1 7:00-7:50 pm $48/$54 Ed and Bev Caballero NCC
77666 Salsa I W: 2/1-3/1 10:00-10:50 am $48/$54 Ed and Bev Caballero NCC
77847 Salsa I W: 3/15-4/12 7:00-7:50 pm $48/$54 Ed and Bev Caballero NCC
77848 Salsa I W: 3/15-4/12 10:00-10:50 am $48/$54 Ed and Bev Caballero NCC
77665 Salsa II W: 2/1-3/1 8:00-8:50 pm $48/$54 Ed and Bev Caballero NCC
77849 Salsa II W: 3/15-4/12 8:00-8:50 pm $48/$54 Ed and Bev Caballero NCC
Bachata: Ages 14+
Come enjoy the music and learn to do this authentic dance from the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean. It is a basic dance sequence in a full
8 count moving within a square. Simple to learn and fun to dance. No partner needed.
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77667 Th: 2/2-3/2 10:00-10:50 am $48/$54 Ed and Bev Caballero NCC
77850 Th: 3/16-4/13 10:00-10:50 am $48/$54 Ed and Bev Caballero NCC
Cha Cha Singles: Ages 14+
The Cha Cha is one of the most popular of the social Latin-American dances. The Cha Cha is a vibrant, flamboyant and playful dance. The Cha
Cha requires small steps and lots of hip motion (Cuban motion), as it is danced in 4/4 time. Singles welcome.
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77668 Tu: 1/31-2/28 10:30-11:20 am $48/$54 Ed and Bev Caballero NCC
77851 Tu: 3/14-4/11 10:30-11:20 am $48/$54 Ed and Bev Caballero NCC
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Visual Arts
Katie McLuckie, Fine Arts Manager • 688-3667 • [email protected]
ALL VISUAL ARTS CLASSES TAKE PLACE AT THE NOBLE The PPD Art Program is partially funded
CENTER. MIN/MAX 6-12 FOR EACH CLASS. by a grant from
Mixed Media-A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That: Messy Monsters: Ages 6-9 - Johnathan Walraven
Ages 6-12 - Johnathan Walraven An art class that explores unconventional ways to make art.
This art class explores all media of art. Both 2D and 3D will be Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR
explored. Can be messy fun!
77639 Th: 3/2-4/6 6:00-6:50 pm $54/$64
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR
77637 Tu: 1/31-3/7 6:00-6:50 pm $54/$64 Artist’s Palette: Ages 7-14 - Johnathan Walraven
Young painters will learn to use tempra, watercolor and acrylic
Creative Clay Building: Ages 6-14 - Johnathan Walraven paints to create a still-life painting, a figurative painting, and
Have a blast playing in the mud while learning the basic methods the painting of your wildest dreams! We will explore works by
of pottery. You’ll learn how to decorate, glaze and finish pots. great master painters, then create our own. We’ll cover color
mixing, brush use, and combining materials to make one of a
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR
kind works.
77638 Tu: 1/31-3/7 7:00-8:00 pm $54/$64
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR
77640 Th: 3/2-4/6 7:00-7:50 pm $54/$64
Ages 6-12 • Wednesdays • 5:30-6:30 pm
Drop-In Art Studio Ages 13+ • Wednesdays • 6:30-8:00 pm
with Johnathon Walraven $5/drop-in or $45/10-visit punch card
Purchase a punch card at the Noble Center registration desk.
Bridal Paint Party NEW! Perk and Paint
By Reservation Only on Saturdays and at the Riverplex - Classroom 3
Sundays at Noble Center Nervous to paint? Don't be! No talent or experience is
$20/person (4 minimum, 15 maximum) necessary you to create a masterpiece! Our talented
Schedule some painting fun by making instructor will guide you step-by-step and you will be
a work of art for the bride-to-be! Each amazed at your very own work of ART! Sip coffee with
member will be led through the process friends, work on your brush strokes, and
of creating a small canvas painting with make a memory to last a lifetime!
instructor Kristin Gentry and, when all put Fee-R/NR: $40
together, will make one large work of art for the bride to hang in her Code Day-Date Time
home! All painting supplies will be provided. To schedule your class
call 681-2861 or email [email protected]. 77650 Sa: 2/11 10:00-11 am
77651 Sa: 4/1 10:00 am
Kids Birthday Paint Party
Ages 6-13 • Noble Center
By Reservation Only on Saturdays and Sundays Check It Out!
$15/person (4 minimum, 15 maximum)
Paint a masterpiece for your next birthday party! Each member will be Find more birthday parties
led through the process by instructor Kristin Gentry of painting a work on pages 102-104.
of art to be adored for years to come. To schedule your party call 681-
2861 or email [email protected].
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Drama
Katie McLuckie, Fine Arts Manager • 688-3667 • [email protected]
The PPD Drama Program is
partially funded by a grant
from Illinois Arts Council.
Julia Krupa Fine Arts Scholarship
Community Children’s Theatre has established a scholarship for the study
of Fine Arts. Senior high school students and college freshman who have
participated in CCT may apply for the scholarship by submitting an application,
which is available at the Noble Center. Application deadline is June 24th.
The recipient will be announced at the CCT performance on July 10.
February 3-5, 9-12
ShiningStars: Ages 3-6
ShiningStars is a great way to introduce theatre to children! We are proud to present
an exciting dramatic play program for preschoolers that uses fun exercises and games
to encourage bravery, confidence, and creativity when communicating with others. In
the course of each class, the children will work together as a team to share, listen, and
respond. They will gain confidence in their bodies, their voices, and their minds. Each
session concludes with a live production where the children work together to create
backdrops, costumes, and star in the show!
Location: Noble Center, Instructor: Carrie Newman, Fee-R/NR: $85/$90
Code Day-Date Time March 10-12, 16-19
77641 W: 2/1-3/29 10:30-11:00 am
77642 W: 2/1-3/29 5:30-6:00 pm
Theatre Education for Children (TEC)
For 60 years the Peoria Park District has
offered Theatre Education for children (TEC)
classes to interested students in Peoria area
schools. Our teachers meet with students at
the school once a week and work on basic May 5-7, 11-14
acting skills and theatre techniques and
produce a short play to be presented at their
school.
The program culminates with
VOLUNTEER!
pgs. 96-98 the Annual Drama Festival on
Saturday, May 6. The student June 9-11
registration fee is $35 per semester and scholarships are provided to any student with
financial need. Craft & Vendor Fair
If you are interested in teaching, or would like to find out how Saturday, May 13
to get a program started at your school, call 681-2861.
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Classes are held after school. Registration is taken at the school On the lawn behind
office. Classes begin the week of February 1st. Peoria Players (rain or shine)
TEC
Classes are held after school and registration is taken at the If you are a crafter or a vendor
school office. Classes begin the week of February. and would like to rent a booth,
Participating Schools: Charter Oak, Holy Family, Kellar, Ridgeview and Woodrow Wilson. visit peoriaplayers.org to
We are now offering a TEC class at the Noble Center! If you do not attend a participating download an application.
school, sign up here to be a member of the TEC Program! This is the only class that runs in
the evening. Wednesdays, beginning 2/1/17, 5:00 pm, Code: 77643 309.688.4473
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2017 Winter Playbook Drama
Community Children’s Theatre presents
Directed by Gil Cramer & Rebecca Sierra
at Peoria Players Theatre
July 6th – 7:00 pm
July 7th – 1:30 pm & 7:00 pm
July 8th – 1:30 pm & 7:00 pm
July 9th – 1:30 pm*
Tickets: Adults - $15 • Children 12 & under/Seniors 62+ - $9 Partially supported
Tickets go on sale at the Noble Center June 12th or online at www.cctpeoria.org. by a grant from
For more information, please call 681-2861.
VOLUNTEER! *Performance signed for the hearing impaired
pg. 96-98
Auditions for Community Children’s Theatre’s The Lion King, Jr., directed by Gil Cramer & Rebecca Sierra, for ages 8-18, will
be held Friday, April 21st at 6:00 pm and Saturday, April 22nd at 10:00 am at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Prepare a song to sing
(not from this show) and bring your sheet music. Dress in comfortable clothing for dance movement. Performance dates July
6th-9th. No fee to audition. Cast members will have $61 registration fee.
Peoria Park
Community Children’s Theatre’s District
Annual Drama Festival Performing
Donation Admission VOLUNTEER! Groups
Saturday, May 6, 2017 pg. 96-98
Bonnie W. Noble Center Auditorium Let one of these great
Partially supported groups entertain at your
by a grant from 10 am to 4 pm next function!
Come “play in the park” at our Annual Drama Festival of award
winning TEC school plays performed by Peoria students. Enjoy a The Standard Rate (unless
otherwise noted) for all groups
day of live entertainment and festival fun!
is $82 for one or $154 for two
performances on the same day,
plus mileage if out of town. For
bookings call 681-2861.
Auditions for
Park Players Park Troupe Mirage
Let our exotic troupe of
Park Players, under the direction of Alex dancers, under the direction
Larson, take imaginative children's theatre of Thais Banu, take you on a
to the parks and playgrounds of the city. journey through the Middle
East performing traditional folk
As a paid member of this troupe, young dances from the shores of the
actors will gain professional experience. Southern Mediterranean and
Interested high schoolers should wear the Nile. Available year-round;
will need electricity.
comfortable clothing for movement and
improvisation exercises. Applicants should Peoria POPS Orchestra
also be prepared to give three references, Performances indoors or
excluding family members. outdoors are possible,
weather permitting.
Age: 14-18 Available year-
Auditions: Wednesday, April 12th or round, evenings
Thursday, April 13th at 5:30 pm and weekends
at Noble Center only; fee is
negotiable.
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Music
Katie McLuckie, Fine Arts Manager • 688-3667 • [email protected]
Learn to Play Guitar NEW! Learn to Play Trumpet
This easy instruction for beginners will have you playing your This easy instruction for beginners will have you wailing out
favorite songs in no time. You provide your own acoustic guitar. your favorite songs in no time! You provide your own trumpet.
You will also need to purchase Mel Bay’s Easy Guitar Chords for Location: Noble Center Instructor:
$4.95 at Flores Music. Min/Max: 3-5 Fee-R/NR: $70/$80
Location: Noble Center Instructor: David Lavalee Code Age Level Day-Date Time
Min/Max: 3-5 Fee-R/NR: $70/$80
77877 8-14 Beginner T: 1/31-4/4 6:30-7:30 pm
Code Age Level Day-Date Time
77880 15+ Beginner T: 1/31-4/4 7:30-8:20 pm
77634 8-14 Beginner M: 1/30-4/3 5:00-5:55 pm
77635 15+ Beginner M: 1/30-4/3 6:00-6:55 pm
The PPD Music Program is partially
77636 15+ Intermediate M: 1/30-4/3 7:00-7:55 pm funded by a grant from
Peoria POPS Join the POPS!
Harold Greene, Conductor
Spring Concert Offering performance enhancement for musicians young and old, the Peoria
POPS is conducted by a professional music educator. The group accepts
students from Jr. High through adult who want to improve by playing with a
Follow us on Facebook for full orchestra.
Upcoming Spring Concert Date!
The Orchestra specializes in giving those who have not played for awhile a
Tickets will be available at Five Points place to perform and bring back those wonderful music skills of their past.
Pops also has a Swing Band and a Dixieland Band in which members can
Washington, by calling participate. POPS provides its members with the opportunity to perform in
(309) 444-8222, or by visiting public at retirement and extended care facilities as well as town festivals, the
www.fivepointswashington.org Illinois State Fair and our ever popular “Holiday Extravaganza”.
Membership fee is $30 a year. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings at the
Noble Center. We are looking for Jr. High, homeschooled, high school, or
adults wanting to play. We would love to boost numbers in all sections,
especially the String Section. For details contact POPS President Dick Hawley
at (309) 472-3881 or [email protected].
Park District Youth License Plate
Get Licensed to Support Illinois Youth!
The sale and subsequent renewals of each plate
generate $25 for the PowerPlay! Beyond School Grant
Program, which funds youth programs in park and
recreation agencies throughout Illinois. The goal of
the PowerPlay! program is to increase the number
of opportunities designed to show youth the lifelong
benefits of fitness, health and nutrition.
For more information contact IAPD at 217-523-4554 or [email protected].
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Piano/Keyboard
688-3667
Children’s Very Beginner/Begin Again
Age: 5-13
Many students and parents believe that piano lessons helped improve concentration and hand/eye skills for school and sports. Learn the fun
and easy way to play piano from a teacher who is patient and loves to teach everyone the joy of music. If you are a very beginner or want
to begin again, you will start by learning the basics of music and piano, how to read Treble and Bass Staffs, time signatures, and develop
ear training and performance etiquette by solo and ensemble piano playing. There will be a performance during the last 20 minutes of your
session. See registration receipt for supply list and bring all supplies to the first class.
Location: Don’s Music Land, Instructor: Maureen Murphy-Eaton
Code Day-Date Time Fee
76650 Tu: 1/24-4/4 4-4:45 pm R/NR: $115/$130 Pianos are available to rent at
76684 Tu: 4/25-5/23 4-4:45 pm R/NR: $70/$80 Don’s Music Land
Children and Teens Continuing Students
Age: 5-16
Studies show piano instruction enhances children and teen’s reasoning skills that are necessary for learning math and science. Continuing
piano lessons can encourage self confidence, poise and self-discipline. The teacher and students bond as a “music team” during lessons and
this carries on at home with the parents during daily practice and during family/friends activities. By learning at your own pace and individually
in a group class, you will learn more key and time signatures, tempos, intervals, rests, etc. Bring piano and theory books you are currently using
and to broaden your musical education, you will be introduced to additional choices. There will be a performance during the last 20 minutes
of your session. See registration receipt for supply list and bring all supplies to the first class.
Location: Don’s Music Land, Instructor: Maureen Murphy-Eaton
Age: 5-18
Code Day-Date Time
76651 Tu: 1/24-4/4 4:45-5:30 pm R/NR: $115/$130
76653 Tu: 1/24-4/4 5:30-6:15 pm R/NR: $115/$130
76685 Tu: 4/25-5/23 4:45-5:30 pm R/NR: $70/$80
76686 Tu: 4/25-5/23 5:30-6:15 pm R/NR: $70/$80 Proud to Support the
Peoria Park District
Age: 12-18
Code Day-Date Time
76666 Tu: 1/24-4/4 6:15-7 pm R/NR: $115/$130
76687 Tu: 4/25-5/23 6:15-7 pm R/NR: $70/$80
Piano/Keyboard/Technic and Theory Classes
Age: 50+ Location: Don’s Music Land Federally Insured cefcu.com
Have you ever said to yourself: “I’ve always wanted to play the piano,” or “I wish I had never by NCUA
quit taking piano lessons.” These comments are quite common. Studies have shown that
learning and playing piano will benefit you physically and mentally. As adults, we all need to enrich our lives and our minds!
Come join the fun, make new friends, and learn a wonderful life-long hobby.
The classes below are for all students: Very Beginners, Begin Again, and Continuing Students. All students are taught in a group setting with
each student taught individually. Choose the class time that is best for you!
Code Date Time Cost
77575 Tu: 1/24-4/3 3:00-3:50 pm $130
77871 Tu: 1/24-4/3 2:00-2:50 pm $130
77577 Tu: 1/24-4/3 1:00-1:50 pm $130
77578 Tu: 4/25-5/23 1:00-1:50 pm $130
77870 Tu: 4/25-5/23 2:00-2:50 pm $130
77576 Tu: 4/25-5/23 3:00-3:50 pm $130
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Fitness
For class descriptions, turn to the facility page in the Playbook.
LOCATIONS FOREST PARK NATURE CENTER (FPNC): 5809 N Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights - p. 35
FRANCISCAN REC COMPLEX (FRC): 908 Sterling Ave, West Peoria - p. 53
LAKEVIEW REC CENTER (LRC): 1013 W Lake Ave, Peoria - p. 68
NOBLE CENTER (NC): 1125 W Lake, Peoria - p. 52
OWENS CENTER (OC): 1019 W Lake, Peoria - p. 18
PROCTOR REC CENTER (Proctor): 309 S. DuSable, Peoria - p. 77
Class Ages Day-Dates Time Location Instructor Fee-R/NR
DROP-IN YOGA 16+ Mondays 8:30 am NC Vicki Culbertson $4.50 drop-in
16+ Mondays 12:00 pm NC Ellen Vosburg $4.50 drop-in
13+ Mondays 5:30-6:45 pm FPNC Jean Sloan $10.00 drop-in
16+ Mondays 6:15 pm NC Ellen Vosburg $4.50 drop-in
16+ Mondays 6:30 pm FRC Vicki Culbertson $4.50 drop-in
16+ Tuesdays 11:00 am FRC Jill Feinberg $4.50 drop-in
16+ Wednesdays 8:30 am NC Vicki Culbertson $4.50 drop-in
16+ Wednesdays 12:00 pm NC Tamela VonOsdol $4.50 drop-in
16+ Wednesdays 6:15 pm NC Ellen Vosberg $4.50 drop-in
16+ Wednesdays 6:30 pm FRC Vicki Culbertson $4.50 drop-in
16+ Fridays 8:30 am NC Vicki Culbertson $4.50 drop-in
16+ Fridays 9:30 am FRC Jill Feinberg $4.50 drop-in
16+ Fridays 12:00 pm NC Vosberg/VonOsdol $4.50 drop-in
DROP-IN TOTAL BODY 16+ Mondays 5:30 pm FRC Vicki Culbertson $4.50 drop-in
CONDITIONING 16+ Wednesdays 5:30 pm FRC Vicki Culbertson $4.50 drop-in
DROP-IN ZUMBA SENTAO 16+ Mondays 6:30 pm Proctor Debracca Hangen $2.00 drop-in
DROP-IN HIP/HOP AEROBICS 16+ Tuesdays 5:45-6:15 pm Proctor $2.00 drop-in
50 ROCK FUN AND FIT 50+ Mon, Wed, Fri 8:00-8:50 am FRC $3.50 drop-in
50+ Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00-9:50 am NC $3.50 drop-in
50 ROCK CORE & MORE 50+ Mon, Wed 8:55-9:25 am FRC $3.00 drop-in
50+ Mon, Wed 10:00-10:30 am NC $3.00 drop-in
ADULT FIT SKATING 18+ Wednesdays 12:15 pm OC $72/$82
LUNCH HOUR NOON BALL 18+ Mon-Fri 11:30 am - 1:30 Proctor $3.00 drop-in
pm
OPEN BASKETBALL 18+ Mon-Fri 10:00 am - 1:00 Proctor
pm
Money-saving punch cards are available for all drop-in classes. Please find details on each
facility page or from the instructor.
We offer land and water classes every week at Peoria’s Premier Fitness
Facility - the RiverPlex! Buy a single class or 10-visit pass for $50 and
participate in any one of our 100+ fitness and aquatic exercise classes
each week. See page 8 for more information.
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Lakeview Recreation Center
1013 W Lake Ave • 681-2867 facebook.com/lakeviewreccenter
Presidents’ Day Have your birthday at
Camp Lakeview Recreation Center!
for Ages 5-12 See page 103
With no school on this holiday, look at this
AT A GLANCE fun alternative to give your kids a fun-filled
Lakeview Recreation Center is a way to spend their day off from school!
multi-purpose facility located inside Min/Max: 10-32 Fee-R/NR: $30/$34 Open Gym Schedules:
Lakeview Park in the center of Peoria.
It features a two-court gymnasium, Adult Badminton
a large multi-purpose room and two Code Day-Date Time
smaller community rooms. Scheduled 77624 M: 2/20 7 am-5:30 pm Sundays, 1/8-4/23*
programs, open gyms, birthday parties, $5 per visit • 9-11 am
community classes, a summer day camp *No Badminton on 2/19
and additional events will be hosted.
The facility is accessible to people with Adult Volleyball
disabilities. Spring Break Camp Mondays, 1/16-4/24* • 8/10 pm
MANAGER for Ages 5-12 $3 per visit or $25/10-visit punch card
Nick McDuffee: Looking for something for your kids to
[email protected] do over spring break? Enroll them in the Adult Pickleball
Lakeview Spring Break Camp. Kids will stay Mondays and Fridays, 1/2-4/28* • 9-11 am
RENT LAKEVIEW REC CENTER busy with fun activities all week long! $3 per visit or $25/10-visit punch card
See pg. 99 Min/Max: 10-32 Fee-R/NR: $30/$34 *No Pickleball on 2/20, 4/10, 4/14, 4/17
LAKEVIEW REC CENTER BIRTHDAYS
See pg. 103 Code Day-Date Time Pickleball "Boot Camp"
77517 M: 4/10 7 am-5:30 pm Want to learn how to play? Check out these
77518 Tu: 4/11 7 am-5:30 pm Pickleball lessons at Lakeview Recreation
Center. Fee: $30
77519 W: 4/12 7 am-5:30 pm
77520 Th: 4/13 7 am-5:30 pm Code Day-Date Time
77521 F: 4/14 7 am-5:30 pm 77654 W: 2/1-2/15 9-11 am
77522 M: 4/17 7 am-5:30 pm 77655 W: 5/10-5/24 9-11 am
77524 All 6 Days Cost: $170/$194
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Check It Out!
Happy Feet Soccer - page 71
Youth sports - page 73
More pickleball - page 53 & 75
More 18+ sports - page 75
More 18+ fitness - page 67
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Baseball
Nick McDuffee, Coordinator • 688-3667 • [email protected]
Tee Ball: ages 4-5 as of 4/30/17 COACH!
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 19 SEASON RUNS JUNE 6-JULY 22 • FEE-R/NR: $43/$48
This is a non-competitive introduction to
baseball for boys and girls ages 4 to 5. Code Practices Mandatory PAC Meeting Games
The basics of batting, fielding, catching, at FRANCISCAN REC COMPLEX
throwing, running, and safety are stressed
in drills and game situations. Players 77591 Tuesdays, 5:30-6:25 pm 5/31, 5:30 pm Games
will be held
must bring a baseball glove. Participants 77592 Tuesdays, 6:30-7:25 pm 5/31, 5:30 pm on Saturdays
will receive a shirt and cap. All Saturday 77593 Thursdays, 5:30-6:25pm 5/31, 5:30 pm at Peoria
practices and games will be held at Peoria Stadium.
Stadium. Saturday times will vary. 77594 Thursdays, 6:30-7:25pm 5/31, 5:30 pm
at KELLAR SCHOOL
Parent and player MUST ATTEND Parent-
Athlete-Coach (PAC) Meeting at Lakeview 77598 Tuesdays, 5:30-6:25 pm 5/31, 6:10 pm Games
Recreation Center on Wednesday, May 31 77599 Tuesdays, 6:30-7:25 pm 5/31, 6:10 pm will be held
to meet their coach and get a schedule. 77600 Thursdays, 5:30-6:25 pm 5/31, 6:10 pm on Saturdays
Lakeview Recreation Center is located at at Peoria
1013 W. Lake Avenue in Peoria. 77601 Thursdays, 6:30-7:25 pm 5/31, 6:10 pm Stadium.
Coach Pitch: ages 6-8 as of 4/30/17 COACH!
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 19 SEASON RUNS JUNE 6-JULY 23 • FEE-R/NR: $48/$53
Coaches pitch to hitters in this league. All players (ages
6-8) must play a minimum of 3 innings on defense and Code Age, Level Practices/Games Mandatory PAC Meeting
play offense throughout the entire game. This league at FRANCISCAN REC COMPLEX
is fun, non-competitive and stresses the fundamentals.
Includes t-shirt and cap. 77602 6-7, A M, W, Sa 5/31, 6:50 pm
77605 7-8, AA M, W, Sa 5/31, 7:30 pm
Seven-year-olds may choose between Coach Pitch A and
AA based on the child’s ability. Seven-year-olds who are at KELLAR SCHOOL
comfortable playing catch and consistently hit a pitched 77604 6-7, A M, W, Sa 5/31, 6:50 pm
ball should sign up for AA.
77607 7-8, AA M, W, Sa 5/31, 7:30 pm
All Saturday practices and games will be held at Peoria
Stadium. Saturday times will vary. There will be a Check It Out!
mandatory PAC (Parent-Athlete-Coach) meeting held
at Lakeview Recreation Center, located at 1013 W. Lake Find Pee Wee
Avenue in Peoria, for all registered players and their Baseball on
parents on Wednesday, May 31. page 73.
Youth Sports Gold Sponsors
Youth Sports Silver Sponsors
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Minors and Majors: ages 9-12 COACH!
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 29 SEASON RUNS MAY 15 - JULY 8
MINORS - Must be 9 by 4/30: Players League - Age Code Mandatory PAC Practices/ Fee-R/NR
begin pitching. Each player will play at least Meeting Games
half the game on defense and full game on
offense. Shirt, cap and socks provided; white at VON STEUBEN
baseball pants suggested. MINORS - 9-10 77610 5/10, 5:30 pm Mon, Wed, Sat $53/$58
MAJORS - Must be 11 by 4/30: Stealing is MAJORS - 11-12 77613 5/10, 6:15 pm Tues, Thurs, Sat $58/$63
allowed. Players will play at least half the
game on defense and full game on offense. Shirt, cap and socks provided; white baseball pants suggested.
*Parent and player MUST ATTEND the Parent-Athlete-Coach (PAC) Meeting on May 10 at Lakeview Recreation Center, located at 1013
W. Lake Avenue in Peoria.
Pony Baseball: ages 13-14
Old Timers Pony Baseball
The Peoria Park District and Old Timers Baseball Association invite all eligible 13 and Paid umpires are needed for
14 year olds to play in this league. Youth and Pony Baseball. Paid
Practices begin the week of April 17 as determined by each coach. Games are either umpires and scorekeepers are
played on weeknights or Saturday mornings. also needed for Adult Softball.
Experience preferred but not
The league consists of teams from area communities, with an interleague home and required. If interested, call
away schedule. All players will bat and must play at least half of the game on defense. Nick McDuffee at 309-681-2867.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1
Code Dates Fee-R/NR
77615 4/17-7/8 $63/$68 facebook.com/PPDSports
Increase Your Skills
Preseason Baseball Clinic Youth Baseball Morning Clinics: ages 9-12
Lakeview Recreation Center Von Steuben School
Get ready for the season with our preseason Come practice your game in this five week morning clinic. Put in the extra
baseball clinic. You will work on all of the skills work to take your skills to the next level. You will get an opportunity to work
that will help you have a successful season. Will on hitting, fielding, base running and pitching.
play outside when possible. Fee: $30 if you play PPD youth baseball; $45 if you do not.
Fee-R/NR: $35/$40
Code Age Day-Date Time Code Day-Date Time
77618 6-8 Sa: 4/8-5/13 8:45-9:40am 77614 Tu, Th: 5/30-6/29 10 am-12 pm
77619 9-10 Sa: 4/8-5/13 9:45-10:40am
77620 11-12 Sa: 4/8-5/13 10:45-11:40am
Preseason Pitching/Catching Clinic
Lakeview Recreation Center
Hone your pitching and catching skills before the season begins. Learn the proper
mechanics to increase pitch velocity and accuracy. Also learn the best techniques to
block pitches and throw out base runners. All skill levels are welcome.
Fee-R/NR: $35/$40 Proudly supporting the
Code Age Day-Date Time Peoria Park District
77621 9-10 W: 3/29-5/3 5:30-6:25pm 801 W. Birchwood
77622 11-12 W: 3/29-5/3 6:30-7:25pm Morton, IL
309-266-2400
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Soccer
688-3667 • [email protected]
HAPPY FEET SOCCER: AGES 2-5
is a fun “story-time with a soccer ball” program for kids ages 2-5. Each session has a 30-45 FREE!
minute structured soccer activity including a 15 minute game scenario to showcase soccer
skills. Happy Feet is designed to continually use its kid friendly curriculum to ensure kids are
having an absolute blast while developing essential physical skills. Each of the league sessions
builds on the last and our coaches use portions of the curriculum that are appropriate for PEORIA PARK DISTRICT FREE
both age and skill level. SOCCER COACHES TRAINING
Fee-R/NR: $36/$41 Min/Max: 6/12 by Stefan King of FC Peoria
Indoors at Lakeview Recreation Center Outdoors at Lakeview Recreation Center Sunday, March 26 • 5:30-8:00pm
Code Age Day-Date Time Code Age Day-Date Time Mossville Soccer Complex
74728 2 Tu: 1/24-2/21 9:30-10:00 am 74716 2 Th: 4/20-5/25 5:30-6:15 pm
74749 3 Tu: 1/24-2/21 10:00-10:30 am 74717 2 Th: 4/20-5/25 6:15-7:00 pm Dinner will be provided for those
who pre-register for this event.
74729 4-5 Tu: 1/24-2/21 10:30-11:00 am 74718 3 Th: 4/20-5/25 5:30-6:15 pm This program is required for all NEW
74732 2 Th: 1/26-2/23 9:30-10:00 am 75719 3 Th: 4/20-5/25 6:15-7:00 pm soccer coaches to the Peoria Park District
74733 3 Th: 1/26-2/23 10:00-10:30 am 74715 2 Sa: 4/22-6/3 10:45-11:30 am Youth Soccer Program. This training
provides you with the knowledge to
74734 4-5 Th: 1/26-2/23 10:30-11:00 am 74751 3 Sa: 4/22-6/3 10:45-11:30 am
teach proper fundamental soccer skills
74738 2 W: 1/25-2/22 5:30-6:00 pm and communicate better with young
74748 2 W: 1/25-2/22 6:05-6:35 pm Outdoors at Mossville Soccer Complex athletes. Seasoned coaches or parents
74739 3 W: 1/25-2/22 5:30-6:00 pm Code Age Day-Date Time that just want to help coach their 4 or 5
year olds will benefit from this program
74740 3 W: 1/25-2/22 6:05-6:35 pm 74707 2 Tu: 4/18-5/23 5:30-6:15 pm and will feel much more comfortable
74708 2 Tu: 4/18-5/23 6:15-7:00 pm after going through the program.
Indoors at Lakeview Recreation Center
74709 3 Tu: 4/18-5/23 5:30-6:15 pm Contact 681-2866 for details.
Code Age Day-Date Time
74710 3 Tu: 4/18-5/23 6:15-7:00 pm
74730 2 Tu: 2/28-3/28 9:30-10:00 am
74711 2 W: 4/19-5/24 5:30-6:15 pm
74731 3 Tu: 2/28-3/28 10:00-10:30 am
74712 2 W: 4/19-5/24 6:15-7:00 pm Check It Out!
74750 4-5 Tu: 2/28-3/28 10:30-11:00 am
74713 3 W: 4/19-5/24 5:30-6:15 pm
74735 2 Th: 3/2-3/30 9:30-10:00 am Find more youth soccer for
74714 3 W: 4/19-5/24 6:15-7:00 pm
74736 3 Th: 3/2-3/30 10:00-10:30 am ages 3-5 on page 72.
74747 2 Sa: 4/22-6/3* 8:45-9:30 am
74737 4-5 Th: 3/2-3/30 10:30-11:00 am Find adult soccer on page 75.
74746 2 Sa: 4/22-6/3* 9:30-10:15 am
74742 2 W: 3/1-3/29 5:30-6:00 pm
74720 3 Sa: 4/22-6/3* 8:45-9:30 am
74743 2 W: 3/1-3/29 6:05-6:35 pm
74721 3 Sa: 4/22-6/3* 9:30-10:15 am facebook.com/PPDSports
74744 3 W: 3/1-3/29 5:30-6:00 pm
*Class on 4/29 will be at Detweiller Park
74745 3 W: 3/1-3/29 6:05-6:35 pm
Indoors at RiverPlex
Soccer Skills Camp
Code Age Day-Date Time
74722 2 F: 1/27-2/24 9:30-10:00 am Kindergarten-5th Grade
Come out for this soccer clinic being put on by the Peoria Park District and FC Peoria. This
74723 3 F: 1/27-2/24 10:00-10:30 am program will work on the individual skills of dribbling, passing, shooting and ball handling.
74724 4-5 F: 1/27-2/24 10:30-11:00 am Players will participate in game-related activities with small sided games. Soccer shin guards
are required and cleats are recommended.
74725 2 F: 3/3-3/31 9:30-10:00 am
Location: Mossville Soccer Complex. Min/Max: 6-36
74726 3 F: 3/3-3/31 10:00-10:30 am
74727 4-5 F: 3/3-3/31 10:30-11:00 am Code Grade Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR:
74779 K-1 Tu-Th: 4/11-4/13 5:30-7 pm $25/$35
74780 2-5 Tu-Th: 4/11-4/13 5:30-7 pm $25/$35
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YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE
Season runs March 27 - May 20 Soccer is a Kick! COACH!
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at Mossville Soccer Complex Soccer is a sport every
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 13 youngster can have fun
(or when league is full) playing while learning about teamwork,
* There is a $5 late fee for registering after 3/13. developing individual skills and maintaining
a good level of physical fitness. This
Code League Sex/Age PAC Sessions Practice/ Fee- recreational league allows each child to
Meeting per Week Game Days* R/NR
participate in every game. The size of the
74783 Mighty CO-ED/ age 4 3/23: 5:30- M or Tu & Sa $43/$48 ball and field are proportional to the age of
Mites by 3/27/16 6:00 pm 2 7 games the participants to help foster soccer skills,
74784 Pee CO-ED/ age 3/23: 6:15- W or Th & Sa $43/$48 rule knowledge and game strategies.
Wees 5 or in K by 6:45 pm 2 7 games
3/27/16 Registration Information
74785 Kickers CO-ED 1st 3/22: 5:30- 3 M, W, Sa $48/$53 • Registration will be taken up to March
Grade 6:00 pm 10 games 13 or until league is full. There will be a
74786 Strikers BOYS 2nd-3rd 3/22: 6:15- 3 Tu, Th, Sa $48/$53 $5 late fee for registering after March
Grade 6:45 pm 10 games 13. Registrations received after league
74787 Strikers GIRLS 2nd- 3/22: 6:15- Tu, Th, Sa $48/$53 fills will be placed on a wait list. Players
3rd Grade 6:45 pm 3 10 games will then be placed as openings become
74788 Shooters BOYS 4th- 3/22: 7:00- 3 M, W, Sa $48/$53 available. There will also be no special
5th Grade 7:30 pm 10 games requests considered on these late
74789 Shooters GIRLS 4th-5th 3/22: 7:00- M, W, Sa $48/$53 registrations.
Grade 7:30 pm 3 10 games • Special requests are not guaranteed,
74790 Varsity BOYS 6th- Packets 3 Tu, Th, Sa $53/$58 but will be honored if possible and are
8th Grade mailed out 10 games limited to ONE request per child.
74791 Varsity GIRLS 6th- Packets Tu, Th, Sa $53/$58 • Forming teams with multiple players
will not be permitted.
8th Grade mailed out 3 10 games • NOTE: Fridays may be utilized as make
NOTE: Weekday practices/games will vary (for one hour) either at 5:30 or 6:30 pm. up days.
Saturday games will run for one hour, and vary between 8:30 am and 1:00 pm
Mandatory PAC Meeting
Sign your travel team up for Youth Outdoor Select There will be a mandatory PAC (Parent-
this local Soccer League!
Soccer League U8-U11
Athlete-Coach) meeting held at Lakeview
Entry Deadline: Friday, March 17 Recreation Center for all players (except
Season Begins: Weekend of April 8 Varsity) and their parents (see chart for
Fees: $225 per team (U8-U9), $300 per team (U10-U11) date/time). This is where you will meet
Girls and boys leagues consist of a 6-game season. All games take place at your coach, find out when the first practice
Mossville Soccer Complex on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturday or Sundays. For is, and get your schedule. We will not be
registration information, call 681-2866 or email [email protected]. phoning or mailing you this information, so
it is critical to attend.
Uniform/Equipment
REQUIRED: Shin guards provided by player
RECOMMENDED: Soccer cleats, shorts
PROVIDED: T-shirt and participation award.
Varsity players also get socks.
CHECK OUT FOOTGOLF THIS
SPRING WHEN DETWEILLER GOLF
COURSE OPENS!
facebook.com/PPDSports
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Youth Sports Classes
688-3667 • [email protected]
Little Pint Soccer: Ages 3-4
This class will provide an introduction to the YOUTH INDOOR SOCCER!
fundamentals of soccer, including passing, dribbling
and shooting. Shinguards are not required but Looking for a place to have your 4-5 year old play indoor soccer?
recommended and must be provided by participant. Sign up for this indoor soccer league played at Lakeview Recreation
Min/Max: 4-12 Fee-R/NR: $27/$32 Center in Lakeview Park. Sessions will run for 45 minutes with two
Code Day-Date Time Location practices and five games. Shinguards are recommended for this
program. Time will be emailed to you the week prior. Volunteer
74810 W: 1/25-2/22 4:15-5:00 pm FRC coaches needed - please contact us if you are interested in coaching.
74813 W: 3/1-3/29 5:00-5:45 pm FRC
74816 Sa: 1/28-2/25 8:45-9:30 am Lakeview Location: Lakeview Rec Center Fee: $30
74818 Sa: 3/4-4/1 8:45-9:30 am Lakeview Code Day-Date Time
74792 Sa: 1/28-3/11 9:00-11:00 am
Pee Wee Baseball: Ages 5-6
This class will provide an introduction to throwing,
catching, hitting and baserunning while emphasizing Little Pint All Star Sports: Ages 3-4
sportsmanship and fun. Participants should bring a This class will provide an introduction to athletics by covering a new sport
glove as only a limited quantity are available. each week. We use scaled down equipment and cover the basic rules and
Min/Max: 4-12 Fee-R/NR: $30/$35 skills of basketball, football, baseball, floor hockey and soccer.
Min/Max: 4-12 Fee-R/NR: $27/$32
Code Day-Date Time Location
Code Day-Date Time Location
74814 W: 3/1-3/29 5:45-6:45 pm FRC
74815 M: 1/23-2/20 4:30-5:15 pm FRC
74817 Sa: 3/4-4/1 10:15-11:15 am Lakeview
74823 M: 2/27-3/27 4:30-5:15 pm FRC
Pee Wee Flag Football: Ages 4-6 74811 W: 1/25-2/22 5:00-5:45 pm FRC
This class will introduce participants to the sport of 74812 W: 3/1-3/29 4:15-5:00 pm FRC
football in going over passing, catching, flag pulling, 74820 Sa: 1/28-2/25 9:30-10:15 pm Lakeview
and defense while emphasizing sportsmanship and
fun. All equipment is furnished. 74821 Sa: 3/4-4/1 9:30-10:15 am Lakeview
Min/Max: 4-12 Fee-R/NR: $30/$35
Code Day-Date Time Location Check It Out!
74822 W: 1/25-2/22 5:45-6:45 pm FRC
74819 Sa: 1/28-2/25 10:15-11:15 am Lakeview Find more youth soccer on
pages 71-72.
Find more youth baseball on
facebook.com/PPDSports pages 69-70.
Peoria Park District Athletics Now Offers Text Alerts!
To receive text messages about specific programs, including field conditions, closures, rainouts, etc.
Simply text the corresponding keyword
below to 888-505-9309.
You will receive text alerts about our programs. You may receive up to five messages per month. Text STOP to cancel. Msg & Data Rates Apply.
Terms & Conditions available by email at [email protected].
KICKBALL Adult Kickball League BASEBALL Minors/Majors BASKETBALL Youth Basketball League
FRC Franciscan Rec Complex programs MSOFTBALL Monday Night Softball SANDVBALL Adult Sand Volleyball
PICKLEBALL Pickleball programs TSOFTBALL Tuesday Night Softball LAKEVIEW Lakeview Rec Center programs
YSOCCER Youth Soccer WSOFTBALL Wednesday Night Softball
ASOCCER Adult Soccer THSOFTBALL Thursday Night Softball
TEEBALL Tee Ball FSOFTBALL Friday Night Softball
COACHPITCH Coach Pitch SSOFTBALL Sunday Night Softball
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Youth Basketball
Nick McDuffee, Manager • 688-3667 • [email protected]
Youth Basketball Leagues Basketball for Youth
Youth of all ability levels, from the first time Learn and practice the
hoopster to the backyard superstar, will learn the COACH! basic skills of basketball
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skills necessary to enjoy the sport of basketball for and play a game each class.
life. Under the instruction of volunteer coaches, participants will Taught by experienced
develop techniques, knowledge and strategy with emphasis on fun, youth basketball instructor
sportsmanship and fair play. Greg Joyce, lessons
emphasize individual skill
• 5 Years-Kindergarten: The 5-year old/kindergarten league development in dribbling,
will involve 30 minutes of practice time. Children will then be passing and cutting and
divided into teams and play a game for the final 30 minutes. confidence and teamwork
• Grades 1-4: Practices are one hour at 5:30 or 6:30 pm. in game play. Suitable for beginners and intermediate players.
• Grades 5-6: Practices are one hour at 7:30 pm. During games, players are matched by height and ability. Bring
• Grades 1-6: Games are played on Saturday mornings your own basketball for skill instruction and shooting practice. A
at 9, 10 or 11 am. limited number of basketballs are available at each school.
• Parent-Athlete-Coach (PAC) Meetings are mandatory. Instructor: Greg Joyce
Age: 8-12 Fee-R/NR: $25/$30
Winter Leagues at Lakeview Rec Center Code Day-Date Time Location
Dates: 1/18-3/13 74862 F: 2/15-3/22 6:20-8:00 pm Keller
Code Grade Practice PAC Meeting Fee-R/NR 74864 W: 2/10-3/17 6:20-8:00 pm Northmoor
Days at Lakeview
73982 Co-Ed 5 years - K M, W W: 1/18, 5:30 pm $60/$65 Basketball for Youth Extra
73985 Co-Ed 1st-2nd M, Sa W: 1/18, 5:30 pm $60/$65 Learn and practice additional basketball skills and play a game
73986 Co-Ed 1st-2nd W, Sa W: 1/18, 5:30 pm $60/$65 each class. Participants should have some previous experience
with basic skills. In this class, students will learn additional
73991 Boys 3rd-4th M, Sa W: 1/18, 6:15 pm $60/$65
dribbling skills, setting screens, cutting and moving without the
73992 Boys 3rd-4th W, Sa W: 1/18, 6:15 pm $60/$65 ball and defense. During games, players are matched by height
77514 Boys 5th-6th W, Sa W: 1/18, 6:15 pm $60/$65 and ability. Bring your own basketball for skill instruction and
shooting practice. A limited number of basketballs are available at
73993 Girls 3rd-4th M, Sa W: 1/18, 6:15 pm $60/$65
each school.
73994 Girls 3rd-4th W, Sa W: 1/18, 6:15 pm $60/$65 Instructor: Greg Joyce
73995 Girls 5th-6th M, Sa W: 1/18, 6:15 pm $60/$65 Age: 8-12 Location: Kellar School Fee-R/NR: $20/$23
Code Day-Date Time Location
74865 W: 3/29-4/26 6:20-8:00 pm Keller
‘We Got Game’ Youth Fundamental Skills Basketball Clinic
For boys and girls in the 3rd and 4th grade who love basketball 74866 F: 3/31-4/28 6:20-8:00 pm Northmoor
and aren’t old enough to be part of a league. Learn to dribble,
pass and shoot the basketball. The camp is taught by Jonelle Polk
McCloud, former professional player and college basketball coach.
Participants receive a t-shirt. Fee: $15 Location: Proctor
Center Girls Middle School
Code Day-Date Time Basketball League
Proctor Center is the place to be for girls to play basketball
76200 Sa: 1/7-2/13 10:15-11 am
through the cold months. By playing all year round their
fundamental skills can only get better. This will help them before
they get to high school. Bring your school team or a travel team.
Volunteer coaches needed! Attire: shorts, shirts, gym shoes. For
girls grades 5-8.
Fee: $15 Location: Proctor Center
Code Start Date Time
76206 M: 1/23-3/20 5-8 pm
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Adult Sports
688-3667 • [email protected]
Volleyball
Co-Rec 6’s Sand Volleyball Leagues Soccer
10 Game Season
Co-rec “A” and “B” divisions will play on Monday, Tuesday, Adult Co-Rec Outdoor Soccer
Wednesday and Thursday nights. Teams of six players with at Sundays beginning 5/7 • Deadline: 4/24
least two women on the court at all times. Registration begins Location: Mossville Soccer Complex
on a team basis only on 4/3 until leagues fill. Fee per player-R/NR: $35/$40
Season starts: May 15 Teams: 6 v. 6 style play Teams: 7 v. 7 style play
Location: Bradley Park 8 Game Season
Team Fee-R/NR: $170/$185 The 2016 Spring Adult Co-Rec Soccer League will consist of the
Player Fee-R/NR: $10/$15 following leagues: The A division will be for those more advanced
or highly qualified players, the B division for those with a mixture
Adult Co-Rec Short Sand Volleyball Season of advanced and recreational players and the C division will
Want to play Sand Volleyball a second night each week? Try this be for those teams having predominantly recreational players.
new league that offers a shorter, 6 game season from 7/9-8/13. All leagues will play on Sunday afternoons at Mossville Soccer
Games will be played Sunday evenings. Complex..
Season starts: 7/9 A Code: 75903 • B Code: 75904 • C Code: 75905
Location: Bradley Park
Team Fee-R/NR: $150/$165 (no players fees) Men’s Outdoor Soccer League
Code: 75913 Mondays or Wednesdays beginning 4/17 • Deadline: 4/10
Location: Mossville Soccer Complex
Adult Open Volleyball at Lakeview Rec Center Teams: 7 v. 7 style play
Mondays, 1/16-4/24 • 8-10 pm 8 Game Season
$3 per visit or $25/10-visit punch Ages 18+ Team Fee: $350
Code: 75906
Dodgeball
Adult Co-Rec Dodgeball Wiffflleball
Season starts 1/29 • 6:00-9:00 pm (time varies)
Location: Franciscan Rec Complex • CODE: 75476 Wiffleball Tournament
8 Game Season Saturday, February 4 • RiverPlex • $75 per team
Co-rec teams of 6 to 10 players (with at least two female players) With softball just around the corner, warm up your skills with
will put it all on the line trying to outlast opponents. Registration wiffleball. Come out for this one-day tournament and enjoy the
packets are available at the Noble Center, Franciscan Recreation backyard game transformed into an indoor event. Teams will
Complex, RiverPlex or online. be made up of five players and will pitch to their own team. Each
Registration Deadline: 1/20 player will get two pitches, then run the bases like baseball.
Team Fee-R/NR: $75/$80 Player Fee-R/NR: $10/$15 Code: 75915
Pickleball Kickball
Adult Open Pickleball at Lakeview Rec Center
Mondays and Fridays, 1/2-4/28 • 9-11 am ADULT CO-REC KICKBALL
$3/visit or $25/10-visit punch • Ages 18+ Sundays beginning 4/23 • 3:00-9:00 pm (time varies)
No pickleball 2/20, 4/10, 4/14, 4/17 Location: Peoria Stadium • CODE: 75902
10 Game Season
Adult Open Pickleball at Franciscan Rec Complex Co-rec teams of 10-15 players (with at least 3 female players)
$3/visit or $25/10-visit punch • Ages 18+ will attempt to outrun their opponent with a little friendly and
• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-3 pm through February 28 enjoyable competition. Registration packets are available at the
• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11 am March 2-May 30 Noble Center, Franciscan Rec Complex, RiverPlex, or online.
• Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 pm Registration Deadline: 4/14
Team Fee-R/NR: $260/$280 (no player fees)
Free Pickleball Clinic: Ages 18+ Forfeit Fee: $30
Franciscan Rec Complex • W: 1/25, 1-3 pm
See page 53 for details.
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Adult Sports
Nick McDuffee, Coordinator • 688-3667 • [email protected]
Softball
Adult Slow-Pitch Softball
Get in the swing of things with this 14-game season starting 4/23.
Leagues are offered Sunday through Friday evenings. Games will be
played at Peoria Stadium. Registration packets will be available 1/16
at the Noble Center. Packets will be emailed to teams who played last
summer. Registration begins 2/6 and continues until leagues fill.
*Add $25 for teams that register after 4/7.
League Team Fee* Player Fee-R/NR
Men’s 12” (2 umpires) - Tu, Th $600 $0/$5
Men’s 12” (1 umpire) - Su, M, W $525 $0/$5
Co-Rec 12” $525 $0/$5
50+ League $525 $0/$5 BUY USED SOFTBALLS 12 FOR $10 OR 1 FOR $1
Friday Leagues (1 umpire) $455 --- AT THE NOBLE CENTER UNTIL THEY RUN OUT.
“Short Season” Slow-Pitch Softball Co-Rec Drop In Softball for Seniors
Want to play softball but can’t commit for a full season? Try this league Men and women 50+ can drop in on Tuesdays & Fridays at
that offers a shorter, 7-game season that runs 6/5-7/24. Games will be 8:30 am at the Peoria Stadium. The season runs mid-May
played Monday evenings.*Registration deadline 5/19. through October. The league uses modified rules to encourage
participation. A nominal fee is charged. For details call David
League Team Fee Player Fee-R/NR Dowell: 673-1119.
Men’s 12” (1 umpire) $365 $0/$5
Co-Rec 12” $365 $0/$5 Paid umpires and scorekeepers are
needed for Adult Softball.
Experience preferred but not required. If
interested, call Nick McDuffee at 681-2867.
Dog Parks
682-6684
Vicary Bottoms Dog Exercise Area
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
The Peoria Park District has designated Vicary Bottoms,
(a section of property off Kickapoo Creek Road, north
of Farmington Road) a dog exercise area. It is highly
recommended that this area be used only by well-
trained dogs and their handlers as this area is not
fenced. Complete rules are posted at the site, and are also
available online at peoriaparks.org.
Bradley Dog Park
Bradley Park - south entrance off Park Road
This fenced facility includes dog water fountains and trash
stations and welcomes well-behaved dogs 4 months and older.
Please be sure to review rules for this park at peoriaparks.org.
Generous contributions made this park a reality, and we thank
you! Donations for future needs are still being taken. Send an
email to: [email protected] for details.
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Proctor Recreation Center
facebook.com/proctorcenter
309 S DuSable • 673-9183
AT A GLANCE After School Program: Ages 6-15
This year-round recreation center
features two gyms, auditorium, a
lounge area, weight room, arts and Proctor Center is a safe place to stay when school gets out. Our structured programs
crafts room, game room, outdoor include field trips, homework help, basketball, skating, computers, pool tables, ping pong
basketball courts, playground, outdoor and more! Van transportation available in select areas.
swimming pool, water splash pad and VOLUNTEER!
a playfield. Proctor Center is an official Activities are offered Mon-Fri from 2:30-6 pm and include the following: pgs. 96-98
Safe Haven Site. The aim is to prevent, Homework Help: Mon-Fri from 3-5 pm
control and reduce violent crime, drug
abuse and gang activity in and around Nutrition: Learn to follow easy recipes and explore the four basic food groups.
Proctor Center. Instructor and supplies provided by the University of Illinois Extension. Mondays at 4 pm.
Arts & Crafts: Get creative and make something special you can call your own!
MANAGER Jonelle McCloud Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5:30 pm.
[email protected]
Roller Skating: Come skate to your favorite music. Skate rental is free with
membership. Mon-Fri frpm 3-4:30 pm and Saturdays from 1-3 pm.
HOURS
M-F 9 am-9 pm Open Gym Basketball: Bring a few friends and start up a game! Make sure to bring
Sat 10 am-3 pm an extra pair of gym shoes. Mon-Fri from 2:30-5:45 pm and Saturdays from 1-3 pm.
Sun Closed
Closed 1/1, 1/16 and 5/29 Computer Kids: Improve your computer skills, learn to type, engage in educational
games and learn to use the Internet in our computer lab. Mon-Fri from 4-6 pm.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES Chess Basics: Learn the basics of Chess, an incredibly beneficial game that improves
Children (6-18) $30 memory and problem-solving skills. Thursdays from 4:00-5:45 pm starting Jan. 5.
Adult (19+) $55
Family $65 Cost: $30 per year
(includes ages 17 and under)
RENT PROCTOR CENTER Get in Shape
See pg. 100 Proctor’s Playhouse
at Proctor Center!
BIRTHDAYS AT PROCTOR CENTER Let your kids have an adventure
in Proctor’s Playhouse while you
See pg. 104 The Proctor Center Fitness Room is open
during normal facility hours for ages 16 and socialize with other
REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS older. parents. We have
Register at Proctor Center or Noble 10-station Universal Machine scooters, tricycles,
Center. Call for details. 3 Treadmills wagons, play mats and
2 Stationary Bikes skates. Parents must
FRIENDS OF PROCTOR 2 Weight Benches stay with their children.
If you’re interested in giving back by Elyptical machine Mon-Wed • 1/9-4/5
volunteering at Proctor, soliciting Free Weights 10 am-12 pm • $1
donations or helping financially, Smith Machine Ages 6 months-5 years
contact us and ask to be a “Friend.”
Meetings are held once a month.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN HALL OF FAME
Stop by and see the tradition and Inner City Men’s Chess, Pool and Dominoes Club
heritage on display and our resource First Wednesday of each month, starting January 4
materials. Call 673-2206 for details. 7-8:45 pm • Age 18+
If you like to play chess, shoot pool, or
play dominoes in a fun, safe, and inviting
environment while learning how to improve
your game or just coming to sit back and relax,
join us at Proctor Center on Wednesday evenings. Chess boards are available or you
can bring your own.
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2017 Winter Playbook Proctor Recreation Center
Youth Classes Adult Classes
DON’T WAIT! Sign up NOW for Peoria Park District Baseball starting in Zumba
May. When it’s cold outside, the last thing anyone has on their minds is Mondays: 1/9-3/27 • 6:30-7:15 pm
baseball, but NOW is the time to sign up. See pages 64-65.
$2/class or $20/12 class punch card
This Latin-inspired dance-fitness class
‘We Got Game’ Youth Fundamental combines fast and slow Latin rhythms that
Skills Basketball Clinic Youth Boys Baseball Clinic tone and sculpt the body in an aerobic/
For girls and boys in the 3rd and 4th grades Join us for one week of fundamental fitness fashion. Dance movements are easy
would like to learn the fundamentals of baseball skills in a fun, supportive to follow steps which target areas such
the game before they get on a team. Learn environment and learn about catching, as the legs, arms, abdominals and heart.
to dribble, pass and shoot the basketball. fielding, batting, and the overall rules of the Please wear comfortable clothes and gym
Basketball is also a team sport so it teaches game. Sign up at Proctor Center today to shoes. Instructor: Debracca Hangen
about sportsmanship and teamwork. prepare for the baseball season.
Fee: $15 Grades: 3-6 Fee: $5 Hip Hop Aerobics
Tuesdays, 1/12-3/8 • 5:30pm-6:15 pm
Code Day-Date Time Day-Date Time $2/class or $20/12 class punch card
76200 Sa: 1/7-2/13 10:15-11:30 am M-F: 5/1-5/5 4:30-6:30 pm Join us as we “deliver a total body
Proctor Center Volleyball-Starlings workout that can improve flexibility
Girls Middle School Learn about volleyball and strengthen and balance while listening to the latest
Basketball League skills before the start of the season! music and strengthening the back,
Proctor Center is the place to be for girls to For boys and girls in grades 5th-8th. abdominals, arms and legs.
play basketball through the cold months. Fee: $15.
By playing all year round their fundamental Start Date Time Lunch Hour Noon Ball
skills can only get better. This will help
them before they get to high school. Tu & W: 1/3-2/15 5-7 pm Mon - Fri • 11:30 am-1:30 pm
$3 drop-in/$2 with membership
Bring your school team or a travel team. Stop by Proctor to keep in shape by playing
Volunteer coaches needed! Attire: shorts,
shirts, gym shoes. For girls grades 5-8. basketball over your lunch hour. Bring an
extra pair of shoes and a towel.
Fee: $15 annual 8th grade
Code Start Date Time Open Basketball
76206 M: 1/23-3/20 5-8 pm Monday-Friday: 9 am-2 pm and 7-9 pm
Saturdays: 10 am-1 pm
Boxing at Proctor Center Join us for full court basketball. Don’t forget
Workouts include the heavy bag, the to bring an extra pair of shoes!
speed bag, floor exercises and skipping
rope. Learn the fundamentals of boxing ANNUAL 8TH GRADE ALL-STAR
from a USA licensed boxing professional. BASKETBALL GAME Lock-in at
All workouts are designed specifically for SATURDAY, 4/15 Proctor Center
each individual. A chance to compete in Friday March 10, 2017
competitions is also a possibility. See the best 8th grade boys and girls 7 pm -7 am
Ages: 10-18 Fee: $40 (scholarships avail.) in the city showcase their skills at
Code Day-Date Time Proctor Center before moving on to 12 Hours of refreshments, recreation,
76201 Tu & Th: 1/10-2/2 5:30-7:00 pm high school. All invitees will receive and fun!
a t-shirt and will be instructed by
76202 Tu & Th: 2/7-3/16 5:30-7:00 pm • Drop off is at 7:00 pm. Parents,
qualified coaches. please come in to sign your youth in.
Girls Game at 12 pm • Pick UP is at 7:00 am SHARP!
Spring Break Basketball Camp Boys Game Follows Parents, please be on time.
Instruction will include shooting, dribbling,
passing and defense. In addition to the Kids, please bring:
basketball instruction, prominent speakers Check It Out! •$10 to cover the cost of food and
are brought in to give everyday life skills to PRIZES
each participant. A t-shirt and certificate More fitness classes - p. 67 •Sleeping bag & pillow (just in case!)
will be given to all participants of the camp. More youth basketball - p. 74 •A change of clothes -- it may get
Ages: 8-14 Time: 9 am-12 pm messy!
Code Day-Date Fee: •A great attitude
76203 M-Th: 4/10-4/13 $30/$40
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Proctor Recreation Center
309 S DuSable • 673-9183
Proctor Center’s
Sounds of the Town Tell “YOUR” Story!!
Join us at Proctor Center
Peoria Youth Orchestra to hear people tell their
story about who they are
Starting January 14 at Proctor Center and what inspires them.
Saturdays, 10:30 am-12 pm
“I was inspired by
We believe in making music together and empowering people the history and facts
through music. We are committed to inclusiveness and learned from John
access. We seek to serve the people of Peoria and surrounding W. Franklin, who is
counties with any or no musical training who enjoy playing with the Senior Manager
others. of the new National
Museum of the African American History and
Join us on January 14 for open enrollment. The program is free Culture on the Mall in Washington DC. He spoke
and includes free lessons and instruments, trained musicians about telling our story and educating the youth
from the community, and music for different levels of experience. of today. If we don’t know where we came from,
Contact Proctor Center at 673-9183 to learn more. we won’t know where we are going.”
11am-1pm
• Saturday, April 8
CHARLES DREW BLOOD DRIVE • Saturday, April 22
Saturday, 2/25 • 8:30 am-2:00 pm • Saturday, May 6
Sponsored by JEMS Girls Basketball Team • Saturday, May 13
Call 1-800-GIVE LIFE (448-3543) to schedule an appointment.
DID YOU KNOW?
• While African-Americans comprise JOHN H. GWYNN JR.
nearly 13% of the U.S. population, they VOLUNTEER!
represent less than 1% of blood donors. ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY pgs. 96-98
• Some African Americans have rare PROGRAM
blood types that are unique to the African
American community. Your blood type Tuesday, 2/7 • 6:30-8:00 pm
may be someone’s only hope for survival. Our Annual Black History Program will reflect on the
history of dance. Travel back in time as we enlighten
the audience with different genres of dances how it
can used as a method of healing, a way to express
Easter Egg Hunt ourselves, or even used as exercise. A light meal will
be provided.
and Carnival
Great American
Friday, 4/14 • 1-3 pm • Age 3-12 • $3
What better place to be on Good Friday Cleanup!
than the Proctor Center Easter Carnival April 29, 2017 • 9 am
searching for hundreds of candy and
prize-filled eggs? Enjoy carnival games Join us as we help to keep Peoria and the neighborhood
such as egg toss, golf hole-in-one and around Proctor Center beautiful by participating in the Keep
jelly bean guessing game Peoria Beautiful Great American Cleanup. Recruit friends,
while winning prizes VOLUNTEER! neighbors and colleagues for this citywide litter pickup. We
and participating in the pgs. 96-98 will meet at Proctor Center at 9 am. Come join the fun!
ultimate Easter Egg Hunt.
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Logan Recreation Center
facebook.com/PPD.logan
1414 S Livingston • 676-8179
AT A GLANCE
Located on Peoria’s South Side, Logan After School Program: Ages 6-12
Center features lighted basketball
courts, a soccer field, two picnic Cost: $25 per year
pavilions, playground equipment,
indoor lounge with cable TV, VCR, After School Program hours are Monday-Friday from 2:30-5:45 pm and 1:00-5:00 pm
DVD, computer availability with when school is out. Includes homework help, dancing, roller skating, sports, crafts,
Internet access and a multi-purpose nutrition and field trips. Van transportation from Trewyn and Harrison schools is
indoor recreation area. available.
MANAGER Clara Gonzalez NEW! Media Smart Youth: Eat, Think and Be Active!
[email protected] Mondays, 2/20-5/1 • 4:30-6:00 pm • Ages 11-13
Available for children in the After School Program
RENT LOGAN CENTER Media Smart Youth is a program designed to help kids become aware of how the media
See pg. 99 influences their nutrition and physical activity choices and how they learn about healthy
choices.
BIRTHDAYS AT LOGAN CENTER
See pg. 104
Ongoing Programs
SHARE YOUR SKILLS
Do you have a skill or talent that you
would like to share with others? Job Hunt at Logan Adult Spanish/English Class
If you would like to share your passion Tuesdays starting January 3 VOLUNTEER! If you enjoyed the session last fall, you will
pgs. 96-98
with others but need a location, Logan 1-2 pm • Free surely enjoy this session. The class will still
Center might be perfect for you. Are you looking for a job? You can practice for be at a beginner’s level but with specific
For more information call Ryan at interviews or use Logan Center’s computers vocabulary that will help cater to your work
(309) 210-2793. to look for jobs or create a resume. We also or community. Registration is required.
welcome people who would like to assist Code Day-Date Time Fee:
others in their search for a new job. Also,
Celebrating Spring Party check out our February 16 job fair! 76207 W: 3/1-4/5 6:00 - 8:00 pm $30/$40
NEW Art Is Everywhere Adult Kick Back
Friday, April 14 • 12-2pm • Fee: $2.00 Here you will be able to express yourself Fourth Sunday of every month • Ages 18+
Come out and celebrate spring! We will using a variety of mediums and materials 1 pm starting January 22
have fun games and activities, including an such as: pnecil, paint, charcoal, wood, paper Play chess, checkers, dominoes or other
egg hunt. and plastic. Space is limited. Registration is games and socialize with your friends and
reqired. neighbors.
Code Day-Date Time Fee:
76203 W: 3/1-4/5 6:00 - 8:00 pm $30/$40
Kite Flying Day
Saturday, March 18 • 12-2 pm
Bring your kites to the park
Logan Park Bicycle Fair and let them fly! Parents and
Spring Community Garage Sale Saturday May 7: 1-3pm grandparents, bring your kids out
Saturday, April 1 • 9 am-12 pm Celebrate National Bike Month at Logan to enjoy getting those kites to soar
$10 to rent at table or $5 if you bring your Park. This event includes many great bicycle in the sky.
own activities such as a community bike ride,
Do some spring cleaning and sell your a children’s
unwanted items, or purchase secondhand bicycle rodeo
treasures! and bicycle
repair clinics.
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Moonlight Coalition facebook.com/MoonlightPeoria
Mission Statement
Open enrollment is one of the keys to our By focusing on accessible education
success. You can drop in to a class at any of opportunities in the 61605 region,
the times listed below without needing to Moonlight helps to re-emphasize the
register or pay a fee. importance of education and literacy.
In fact, there is no cost at all to attend With a GED, residents who are currently
these classes and all supplies are provided. unemployed or underemployed will
Join our GED classes taught by be able to access higher paying jobs,
Hedy Elliott-Gardner, a certified teacher. increasing their economic stability and
Register with Proctor Center at 673-9183. by association, that of the targeted
neighborhood.
Proctor Recreation Center
Winter Schedule: What is Moonlight Coalition?
Monday & Wednesday, 10:30 am-12 pm Moonlight Coalition for Adult Learning was originally established in 1994 to provide organized
Monday & Wednesday, 6-7:30 pm activities for young members of the community to combat juvenile delinquency and prevent
crime. Organized sports like basketball were combined with GED instruction as a way to
Logan Recreation Center break down barriers for those who thought formal education wasn’t accessible or “cool.”
Winter Schedule: Today, Moonlight focuses on providing easy access to GED education for those seeking to earn
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-7:30 pm their high school diploma. In direct contrast to other programs that only take new students at
the beginning of each semester and that are located outside of local communities, Moonlight
focuses on providing accessible, open education opportunities, reaching those in need of
VOLUNTEER! support in the communities where they live and work. At this time, Moonlight provides GED
pgs. 96-98 and adult literacy education to adults ages 17 and over at Proctor Recreation Center and
Logan Recreation Center. Moonlight Coalition honors its graduates with a cap and gown
graduation ceremony twice a year.
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Community Outreach Department
Carl Cannon, Supervisor • 681-2869 • www.eliteyp.org
The original ELITE program was created in 2006 as an 11-week business boot camp for
high school sophomores and juniors in three of the four Peoria high schools. The weekly
1-2 hours in school classes were taught by teams of trained business professionals and
community leaders who possessed the moral authority to advise kids on what would and
would not work when they were looking to land and keep a job. Although we presented
them with soft skills to obtain entry level jobs, that was only the carrot; the real motive
was to help build character in young people and help mold them into
productive citizens and future leaders.
The young people who finish the course and become “ELITE Certified” will
get the opportunity to apply for meaningful part-time jobs during the ELITE
Job Fair. In the past ten years the ELITE Youth Program has provided a
vehicle for more than a thousand young people to get jobs. These provide
them with spending money, a healthy occupation of time, and helped them
build self-confidence with interviewing techniques and resume writing skills
for their next job.
What is ELITE?
Ask any of the hundreds of kids that have gone through the ELITE High School Program and
they will tell you, “ELITE is maximum effort.” The ELITE High School Program is a 20-week
intensive training program for Peoria area high school students, where they will get certified
in communication skills (verbal and non-verbal), resume writing, interviewing techniques,
proper dress, and positive attitude in the workplace as well as in school and at home.
All Community Outreach
After the tremendous success of the ELITE
High School Program, law-enforcement and presentations are age
community leaders sought out ELITE to see if the appropriate, with messages
principles we use in the schools would work at
community events that were being disrupted by for schools as well as
unruly mob behavior. community and civic
organizations. To date,
One of the biggest obstacles would be finding a large enough volunteer base to
man those large events. ELITE founder, Carl Cannon, had a light bulb moment. the message of HOPE
What if he could use ELITE’s concept with men and women, who have “been there through the Youth Outreach
and done that” - people that would have the street credibility to deal with this type Department has been
of behavior.
delivered nationwide to
In the fall of 2011, ELITE entered into a pilot program with the U.S. Department more than 500,000 people.
of Justice. The original youth training program was adapted for the work release
population and offered to those individuals who were eligible and interested To find out more information
in participating in what is now the ELITE RE-ENTRY Program. To date more than on fees, and to schedule a
90 individuals have graduated from the program. It is a win-win for both the program for your school,
community and the men and women, who are ready to make a fresh start.
contact an ELITE staff person
The next ELITE RE-ENTRY class will begin February 2017. There is limited seating; at 282-1510 or by email at
call 282-1510 to secure your slot.
[email protected].
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Workforce Innovation HRYC Grow Our Own
and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Scholarship Program
ELITE is working in conjuction with Moonlight Coalition Hope Renewed Youth Conference (HRYC) and ELITE Youth
to help young people ages 16-24 who are low income Outreach formed a partnership in summer of 2014. While
and/or school drop-outs, homeless, pregnant or ELITE prepares young people through in-school training,
parenting, who require additional assistance to HRYC is an annual 3-day fun-filled educational event for
complete an education program. Moonlight Coalition youth ages 11-18 that takes place in the month of June in
is preparing them to earn their GED, while ELITE is Peoria, IL.
conducting an accelerated 6-week ELITE program with Beginning in 2017, HRYC focus will change from mentoring
an emphasis on eliminating employment barriers.
young people; to providing scholarship support for those
young people who commit to returning to Peoria and
Call for details on 2017 WIOA classes. For more details working in Peoria Public Schools or for the Peoria Police
on Moonlight Coalition, see page 81. Department for a minimum of 3 years.
The goal is to stop losing the talent once they graduate
from college of our young inner-city people of color, as
well as to increase the diversity of both the Peoria Public
Schools and Peoria Police Department.
For more information contact Sherry Cannon at
[email protected].
CHARACTER MATTERS
Gangfree Training The businesses you see listed here form our “Ring of Hope”
and support the Character Matters portion of our COP
ELITE Compliance Officers are now certified to train program. Billboards with each business name/logo and a
evidenced-based best practices in gang prevention character value are displayed around the RiverPlex Arena. The
from grades two through high school. This training is an revenue from these businesses directly funds our Community
extension of the ELITE Don’t Start Initiative. Outreach Program. Call 282-1510 for details.
The vision of GangFree is to prevent young people from
joining gangs, with its mission being to eliminate the
base of gang membership by having a generation of
young people say “no” to gangs and “yes” to positive
lifestyles.
Peoria Flag and Decorating
Nationwide there are an estimated 31,000 gangs, with a
membership of over 850,000. In Peoria there are more
than 20 identified gangs with more than 500 identified
gang members.
ELITE is pro-actively working to decrease and eventually
eliminate gang recruitment of our young people. We
encourage other agencies and youth programs to call
the ELITE office at 282-1510 to schedule your training Keystone Steel & Wire Co.
and to inquire about our fee structure.
Community Outreach Department
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Spring and Summer Camps
688-3667 • www.peoriaparks.org/camps
Camp Open House
Monday, March 6 • 4:00-6:30 pm
at the Noble Center in Lakeview Park
Those in attendance can register to win a
$100 Camp Gift Card!
Find out all the details about each of our spring and summer day
camps in one place. You’ll have the opportunity to visit with camp
coordinators and get all your questions answered as you find the
perfect camp for your children.
Peoria Park District Camps are a safe, fun and active way for your
children to spend their time out of school.
Want to register even earlier? Browse through the following pages to
find details on each camp and sign up starting January 9.
Spring Break Camps
RiverPlex Lakeview Recreation Center
Ages 5-12 Ages 5-12
Have a blast during your spring break from Code Day-Date Looking for something for your kids to Code Day-Date
school! Our professional staff provides a do over spring break? Enroll them in 77517 M: 4/10
wide variety of activities including games, 76482 M: 4/10 the Lakeview Spring Break Camp. Kids 77518 Tu: 4/11
sport activities, arts and crafts, playtime in 76483 Tu: 4/11 will stay busy with fun activities all
the AquaPlex and more! Bring your own 76484 W: 4/12 week long! 77519 W: 4/12
lunch and we will provide an afternoon 76485 Th: 4/13 Min/Max: 10-32 77520 Th: 4/13
snack and drink. Don’t forget your suit and 77521 F: 4/14
towel! 76486 F: 4/14 Time: 7:00 am-5:30 pm each day.
76487 M: 4/17 77522 M: 4/17
Time: 6:45 am-5:30 pm each day. Daily Fee-M/NM: $30/$34
Daily Fee-M/NM: $30/$34 76488 All 6 Days All 6 Days Fee-M/NM: $170/$194 77524 All 6 Days
All 7 Days Fee-M/NM: $170/$194
Proctor Center Basketball Camp Peoria Zoo Mini-Zoocamp
April 10-13 • 9 am-2 pm • Limited to Grades 2-5
Ages 8-14 • Fee: $30/$40 • 9 am-12 pm Cost: $90/member, $100/non-member
Instruction will include shooting, dribbling, passing and defense. Registration Deadline: 4/3 Min/Max: 5/36
In addition to the basketball instruction, prominent speakers are Do you love animals, science, or just plain old having fun?
brought in to give everyday life skills to each participant. A t-shirt Spring Break Mini-Zoocamp is a 4 day camp for children with
and certificate will be given to a focus on learning about animals, both at the zoo and in
all participants of the camp. Code Day-Date the wild. Zoocamp will include animal encounters, science
76203 M-Th: 4/10-4/13 activities, crafts, outside exploring, storytelling, games, and
more! Bring a sack lunch; snack and drink provided.
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2017 Camp Policies
Automated Billing Camp Refund Policy
• Your camp fees can be paid in weekly installments Please read the Refund Policy for Day Camps carefully as
through an automatic installment billing process. this policy is different than the normal class/program refund
• Registration for a minimum of 4 weeks is required for policy of the Peoria Park District. These refund policies do not
payment plan. apply to Peoria Zoo Camp.
• Two weeks of camp will be charged at the time of • The Peoria Park District must receive a written notice of
enrollment into our automated billing plan. cancellation for Day Camp at least 14 days prior to the
• Installment billing must be set up as an automatic start of the week of camp that you are cancelling in order
charge/debit to a credit card or from a bank account. All to receive a full refund minus a $5 service charge.
automatic (or electronic) account withdrawals and credit • NO FULL REFUNDS will be issued if cancelling Day Camp
card charges will be processed on the Monday prior to less than 14 days from the start date of the week of camp
each camp week registered (7 days before camp week). you wish to cancel. You will then receive a 50% refund for
• Your signature and credit card information must be on a each session with less than 14 days notice.
signed payment plan. • NO REFUNDS will be given once each week of camp has
• Payment plan registration is only available at the started.
Noble Center (1125 W Lake Ave). THIS SERVICE IS NOT • In case of transfers to another camp within the Peoria
AVAILABLE ONLINE. Park District, there will be a $5 service fee charged for
• Automated billing is not available for Peoria Zoo, Proctor each child per session transferred.
Center, or Spring Break Camps. • For Peoria Zoo Camp, no refunds after payment is
• For more information and/or enrollment forms for this received, and payment is due by April 3 or at the time of
payment option, please contact the registration office at registration.
(309) 688-3667. • Additional withdrawal fees may apply to multiple week
discount program participants.
Discounts
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - REGISTER BY APRIL 14 Scholarships
• Register your children by Friday, April 14 and receive 10% Scholarships are available based on economic need. Apply at
off your entire summer camp purchase. Noble Center Registration Desk.
• Early Bird Discount IS available online.
• Early Bird Discount is not available for Peoria Zoo, Proctor HISRA Inclusion Services
Center, or Spring Break Camps. Attention residents of Peoria, Morton, Chillicothe and
Washington Park Districts! Is there a program offered at
MULTIPLE WEEK DISCOUNT - STARTING APRIL 17 your local park district that you would love for your child
• The more weeks you register for, the more you save! with special needs to be a part of, but they may need a little
« Register a child for 10-11 weeks of camp, receive help? Call the Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association
10% off entire camp registration. (HISRA) at (309) 391-1929, or fill out an “Inclusion Request”
« Register a child for 7-9 weeks of camp, receive 7% off on our website at www.hisra.org.
entire camp registration.
« Register a child for 4-6 weeks of camp, receive 5% off Upon reviewing the participant’s needs, HISRA’s professional
entire camp registration. staff will work to integrate a participant into a program, adapt
• Only available by registering at Noble Center (1125 W activities and provide additional support if appropriate to
Lake Ave). THIS SERVICE IS NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE. create an inclusive setting and successful experience. HISRA
• Multiple child registrations can not be combined for provides all inclusion services at no cost to residents of its
greater discount. Member Districts. Please contact HISRA to learn about non-
• Parents must register all at once or be set up with our resident inclusion rates.
automated billing to qualify for this discount.
• Additional withdrawal fees may apply. HISRA also offers its own Summer Camps! Check out page 95
• Multiple Week Discount is not available for Peoria Zoo, or watch for the HISRA Day Camp Guide this spring.
Proctor Center, or Spring Break Camps.
Ready to register?
See pages 106-108.
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RiverPlex Summer Day Camp: Ages 5-12
600 N.E. Water St • Andrea Steffens • 282-1508 • [email protected]
Location: RiverPlex Fee-R (members are residents) $137/NR: $147 per week (Week 1 and 6: $110/$118 due to holidays)
Camp hours: 9:00 am-4:30 pm - Extended Care: 6:45-9:00 am and 4:30-5:30 pm (included in fee)
Optional Free Lunch Program! Sign up on a weekly basis at camp!
Our program provides a wide variety of activities including: playing in our indoor AquaPlex, climbing our 30 foot rock wall; arts and crafts;
health and fitness, sports activities in our climate controlled arena. In addition, we access the Rolling River Playground, the RiverFront biking/
walking trail, and much more. Counselors are trained in leadership, safety procedures, behavior management, activities and supervisory skills.
Children will be grouped according to age in 5 different groups at camp. Campers should bring their own *lunch, swimsuit and towel on a daily
basis and should always wear gym shoes. Drinks and snacks will be provided in the afternoon. All weekly fieldtrips are included in the price of
the weekly fee. Sign up early as spots are limited to the first 88 children.
Week/ Code Description Fieldtrips
Dates (Subject to Change)
Week 1 76214 Summer Kick OFF: School’s out for Summer…We’ll be kicking off summer with a bang Movie
May 30- by playing all the kids favorite summer time activities that they’ve been waiting for all
June 2 school year long.
Week 2 76215 Into the Wild Wokanda: We’ll be exploring Camp Wokanda on our fieldtrip this week Camp Wokanda
June -9 and doing a bit of orienteering (N, S, E, W) while we hike as well as canoeing and learn-
ing wilderness survival skills.
Week 3 76216 Up, Up and Away: Get ready to create and make items this week that we can use to Peoria PlayHouse (5-8),
June 12- play with during camp. Some popular items: animal marionettes, penny spinners, Peoria Riverfront Museum
16 plastic bag paratroopers and more. (9-12)
Week 4 76217 Aloha Summer: We will be island hopping this week having awesome summer water Splashdown
June 19- fun as we explore Hawaiian Islands and participate in our 5th annual camper’s favorite
23 RiverPlex Luau. Friday Dress Up Day Hawaiian.
Week 5 76218 Wet, Wild and Wacky: Bring your game face this week as we compete in wacky water Peoria Chief’s Game
June 26- games and relays as well as taking a trip to watch the Chief’s game at Dozer Park for
30 Splash Day. Tuesday Dress Up Day Cubs vs. Cardinals.
Week 6 76219 GAME SHOW: We’ll compete and be downright silly this week as we prepare to outwit Peoria Zoo
July 3-7 the counselors in “Are you Smarter than a Camp Counselor?” Also featuring, RiverPlex
*No Camp Got Talent, Deal or No Deal and Fear Factor-kids edition. Tuesday Dress up Day.
on July 4
Week 7 76220 Ninja Warrior: Does your child run around thinking they are the next ninja warrior? Battle of Camps
July 10-14 We’ll have fun obstacle courses for them to go through at camp for them to show off
their ninja warrior moves and skills.
Week 8 76221 Heroes and Villains: We’ll be heading into action for the ultimate face off of justice TBD
July 17-21 with superhero and super villain training. Tuesday Dress up Day.
Week 9 76222 Great RiverPlex GOLD RUSH: Yeee-Haw! Heading out yonder to pan for GOLD and Children’s Discovery
July 24-28 search for the golden nuggets. Make sure the bandits don’t steal the gold doubloons. Museum (5-8), Upper Limits
(9-12)
Week 10 76223 H2WHOA! We’ll be soaking up the rays this week with fine quality H2O! This includes Spashdown (5-8), Lakeview
July 31- water games, experiments and other summer water lovin’ fun. It’s sure to be a slippery Aquatic Center (9-12)
Aug 4 soaker of a week!
Week 11 76224 RiverPlex Survivor Island-Groups will band together to make their own immunity Dragon Land (5-8), Hucks
Aug 7-11 necklace and compete in challenges to outwit and outplay the others. Harbor/Fun City (9-12)
Week 12 76225 Blast from the Past: We’ll be playing all the summer favorites as we bid farewell to Planet X Roller Skating
Aug 14-18 campers as they head back to school…we hope to see you back for winter break to play
all the favorites again!
Swim Lessons: Camp Staff will walk your child to the pool during the day time to their lesson and walk them back to camp when they
are finished.For more details please see the swim lesson descriptions in the summer camp brochure or call Jordan Schertz at 282-1531.
Class Dates: Cost: M/R/NR Journey I Ages: 5-7 Journey II Ages: 5-7 Discovery I Ages: 8-12 Discovery II Ages: 8-12
6/5-6/28 $31/$35/$43 77738 77778 77810 77834
7/10-8/2 $31/$35/$43 77767 77779 77809 77835
8/7-8/16 $16/$18/$21 77739 77780 77811 77836
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“Zooperheros” Zoo Camp: Grades K-8
2320 N Prospect Rd • Register by calling 681-3559
Location: Peoria Zoo (in Glen Oak Park)
Registration for Zoo Camp is through Peoria Zoo only.
Please call 681-3559 to register, or visit www.PeoriaZoo.org for more information.
Calling all Zooper Campers! Peoria Zoo is your headquarters for
learning about the incredible super powers animal possess! From flying
and shape shifting to incredible feats of strength and the ability to live
in space, we will explore the amazing adaptations animals gain in order
to survive in the wild.
Each weekly program includes: Animal Encounters, Science Activities,
Crafts, Games, and more.
Our Zoo Camp sessions are designed to meet the needs, interests
and expectations appropriate to the developmental stage of campers
at a particular grade level, so it is important that these guidelines
are followed. Please do not request to enroll children in other grade
categories.
• Registration is required. To register, please call (309) 681-3559.
• Programs will fill quickly and are on a first come, first served basis.
• Registration fees are non-refundable and are required at time of registration.
• Peoria Zoo reserves the right to cancel programs with insufficient registration.
• A full refund will be given for programs cancelled due to low attendance.
• Programs are held rain or shine.
• Camp fees include one Zoo Camp t-shirt.
• A snack will be provided each day.
• Campers in sessions 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7will need to bring a sack lunch.
• *Camps for 4th through 8th graders include a Zoo Snooze from 7pm Thursday to 9am Friday. The camp session for these
weeks (Sessions 3, 4, 5 and 6) will officially end at 9 am Friday morning. A bonus day of camp on Friday is available for an
additional cost. Please call for more information.
Note: Each grade level has two session dates to choose from. The materials covered are the same for both sessions.
Dates Age Group Time Fees
June 5-9 Kindergarten/First Grade (Session 1 & 8) 9:00 am-12:00 pm $115 members
or For Zookids who will be entering kindergarten or first grade. $125 non-members
July 31-Aug 4 Snack and drink provided.
June 12-16 Second/Third Grade (Session 2 & 7) 9:00 am-2:00 pm $125 members
or Zookids who will be entering 2nd or 3rd grade. $135 non-members
July 24-27 Bring a sack lunch; snack and drink provided.
June 19-22 Fourth/Fifth Grade (Session 3 & 6) 9:00 am-2:00 pm $140 members
or Zookids who will be entering 4th or 5th grade. Monday through Thursday* $150 non-members
July 17-20 Bring a sack lunch; snack and drink provided.
June 26-29 Sixth/Seventh/Eighth Grade (Session 4 & 5) 9:00 am-3:00 pm $150 members
or Zookids who will be entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. Monday through Thursday* $160 non-members
July 10-13 Bring a sack lunch; snack and drink provided.
Mini-Camp for Homeschoolers! No need to take the summer off from Peoria Zoo Homeschool!
This camp is designed for Homeschool children to explore the animal world and bridge the summer gap between Homeschool classes! Each
day will be a different topic to explore!
July 17-19 Homeschool MiniCamp! (5-13 years old) 9:00 am-12:00 pm $80 members
Snack and drink provided $90 non-members
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Lakeview Rec Center Summer Day Camp: Ages 5-12
1013 W Lake Ave • 681-2866 • [email protected]
Location: Lakeview Recreation Center (in Lakeview Park)
Fees-R/NR: $127/$137 per week (Week 1 and Week 6: $102/$110 due to holidays)
Camp hours: 7:00 am-5:30 pm (scheduled camp activities are from 8:45-3:30 pm)
Looking for a summer camp where you can play outside and have access to an indoor facility? Then check out Lakeview Recreation Center
Summer Day Camp for boys and girls ages 5-12. Camp runs for 11 one-week sessions and meets Monday through Friday, 7:00 am-5:30 pm.
Weekly themes give the campers a chance to showcase their interests and talents while enjoying sporting activities, arts and crafts, and games
each and every day. We will swim on Tuesday and Thursday at Lakeview Family Aquatic Center, weather permitting. Campers should bring their
own lunch on a daily basis (including field trip days) and a drink and snack will be provided in the afternoon. All field trips and activities are
subject to change. Extended care and field trips are included in camp fees. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from camp.
Week/Dates Code Description Field Trip
Week 1 74752 Game Show Mania -Be ready to participate in some classic game shows as campers Jump Start Gymnastics
May 30-June 2 will be competing against each other and against counselors. No camp Memorial Day.
Week 2 74753 Superhero-Who is your favorite superhero? Come learn ideas to help “Save the Splashdown Waterpark
June 5-9 World” and show us your best superhero costume.
Week 3 74754 Mad Science -Come check out what it is like to be the MAD Scientist! Kids will get to Peoria PlayHouse
June 12-16 do science experiments.
Week 4 74755 Olympics-Get your game on as we celebrate the Olympics and everything that goes Fairview Aquatic
June 19-23 along with these friendly competitions. Center
Week 5 74756 Wet, Wild and Wacky -Break out the slip-n-slides and plan on getting wet as we play Peoria Chiefs Game
June 26-30 water games all week.
Week 6 74757 Stars and Stripes Holiday Celebration-Time to celebrate our country and our heroes Air National Guard
July 3-7 as we have a week full of patriotic games and crafts. No camp July 4. and Alpha Park
Week 7 74758 Camp Lakeview’s Got Talent-Let’s see your hidden talent as each camper will get a Camp Wokanda
July 10-14 chance to prove who can sing, dance, or show us what they were born to do.
Week 8 74759 Animal Planet-We will have animal themed crafts and games all week and visit the Peoria Zoo
July 17-21 safari in Africa.
Week 9 74760 Inventors Workshop-Get your creative thinking caps on and see what you can build Waterpark
July 24-28 during this week full of inventions.
Week 10 74761 Jedi Training Academy-Does the Force interest you? Do you wish to fight evil and Upper Limits
July 31- Aug 4 uphold the moral code of a Knight? Jedi training week is here!
Week 11 74762 REWIND-Each day will feature one of the best themes from all summer. TBA
Aug 7-11
Day Camp Swim Lessons
Don’t have time in the evening or on weekends for the kids to take swim lessons? Sign your kids up for lessons at Lakeview Family Aquatic
Center (LFAC) that are held during summer camp hours. Our camp counselors will walk your child from Lakeview Recreation Center to the
lesson at LFAC. Cost is $27 for 6 classes. Lessons run Tuesday/Thursday/Friday mornings for 30 minutes at a time and you can choose from the
following lesson options (see full descriptions on www.peoriaparks.org or the AquaPlex Playbook pages): 14
Journey I Ages: 5-7 Journey II Ages: 5-7 Discovery I Ages: 8-12 Discovery II Ages: 8-12
This course is for children Children MUST know This class is for kids with Children MUST know how
who are comfortable in the how to float, glide, kick little or no experience in to float, glide, kick by
Class water and have some water and have basic stroke the water. themselves and have basic
Dates: experience. knowledge. stroke knowledge.
6/6-6/16 74763 74767 74771 74775
6/20-6/30 74764 74768 74772 74776
7/5-7/14 74765 74769 74773 74777
7/18-7/28 74766 74770 74774 74778
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Ancient Oaks Day Camp: Ages 5-13
6329 N Koerner Rd, Edwards • Tom Miller • 691-6295 • [email protected]
Location: Sommer Park (located near the Shoppes at Grand Prairie/Charter Oak Road)
Fees-R/NR: $127/$137 per week (Week 1 and Week 6: $102/$110 due to holiday)
Camp hours: 8:30 am-4:00 pm
Extended Care: 7:00-8:30 am, 4:00-5:30 pm (included in fee)
Ancient Oaks Day Camp is all about having fun and educational experiences in the great outdoors. Weekly themes reflect on a
variety of fun events and plenty of hands-on activities. Located on 320 acres, Sommer Park consists of woods, open fields, hiking
trails, ponds and a neighborhood park. Ancient Oaks Day Camp is the best place to be this summer as we celebrate our 47th
season of memories for children and adults. Our weekly hotdog/s’more roast and singing tree held every Friday is a fun tradition
for campers! Pre-camp tours available by appointment by calling 691-6295.
Camp fee includes Extended Care available from 7:00-8:30 am and 4:00-5:30 pm with scheduled camp activities from 8:30 am to
4:00 pm each day. Field trips and bus/van transportation to/from field trips is included in the cost.
Week/Dates Code Descriptions
Week 1 74845 Welcome Back to Camp-School’s out and summer fun begins with canoeing, archery & friends.
May 30-June 2 *No camp May 29
Week 2 74846 Treasure Hunters-Step back in time & try to find the clues that will unlock the mystery on Friday.
June 5-9
Week 3 74847 Awesome Animal Adventures-Learn about different animals found in the park and at home. Get a close up
June 12-16 view of different animals & learn how to care for them from local rescue groups.
Week 4 74848 Wacky & Wonderful-School is out and why not get wild! Goofy sports, crazy clothes and wacky activities this
June 19-23 week.
Week 5 74849 H2-Oh Yeah-Get wet this week with plenty of water games, swimming and sink your favorite counselors in the
June 26-30 dunk tank.
Week 6 74850 Holiday Hoopla-Celebrate a different holiday each day at camp and enjoy the "haunted" house on Friday.
July 3-7 *No camp July 4.
Week 7 74851 The Great Outdoors-Experience the skills of campfire cooking, knots, pitching a tent and hiking.
July 10-14
Week 8 74852 All Star Sports-Get your game face on and sneakers tied to enjoy a variety of different sports during the week.
July 17-21
Week 9 74853 H2 Oh Yeah II-You enjoyed it in June, so let’s have it again with a day at the pool, water games and sink the
July 24-28 counselors.
Week 10 74854 Camp Cooking-If you enjoy eating then you’ll enjoy cooking different kinds of foods- from oven cooking to hot
July 31-Aug 4 campfire pies. Learn about food safety and create the AODC cookbook.
Week 11 74855 Anything Goes!-Enjoy the last week at camp by participating in all the outdoor activities that you will miss
Aug 8-11 once school starts. Campers choose their activities from ones they had fun doing this summer.
Ancient Oaks Sense of Wonder: Ages 4-5
6329 N Koerner Rd, Edwards • Tom Miller • 691-6295 • [email protected]
Location: Sommer Park (located near the Shoppes at Grand Prairie/Charter Oak Road)
Fees-R/NR: $63.50/$68.50 per week
Camp hours: 8:30 am-12:00 pm
Pre-camp tours available by appointment by calling 691-6295.
Week/Dates Code 1/2 day program
Week 4: June 12-16 74857 Awesome Animal Adventures
Week 7: July 3-7 74858 The Great Outdoors
Week 10: July 24-28 74859 H2 Oh Yeah II
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Adventure Camp at Franciscan Rec Complex: Ages 6-12
908 Sterling Ave • Billie McKenzie • 681-2854 • [email protected]
Location: Franciscan Recreation Complex (near Bradley University)
Fees-R/NR: $117/$127 per week.
Camp hours: 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Extended Care: 6:45-8:30 am, 3:30-5:30 pm (included in fee)
Summer time fun for the kids, convenient for the parents...The way it should be! We have more fun than ever, mixing the best
of past camp activities with new ideas to make this year's program legit. Fun, non-competitive action themes, with activities like
sports, games, arts and crafts, nature programs, fishing, special events, weekly swimming, and road trips (special trips). Campers
may sign up for the free lunch program or bring their own.
Week/Dates Code Description
Week 1: May 30-June 2 74834 All about Summer Camp and you!!!-Kick the summer off right with outdoor games, crafts, sports
and variety of “get to know you” activities
Week 2: June 5-9 74835 Backyard Explorers-Discover the wonders of nature this week. From bugs to plants we will do it
all!
Week 3: June 12-16 74839 Sports Extravaganza-Do you love sports? We will be teaching and playing new and exiciting sports
and games while incorporating more widely known sports.
Week 4: June 19-23 74837 Aloha Summer!!!!-Surf’s Up Dude!! Have fun this week playing various Hawaiian theme games,
crafts, and activities.
Week 5: June 26-30 74838 Wild Water Week!!-Are you ready to get wet? Take a break from the summer heat! This week will
be wacky and wild water games all week long.
Week 6: July 3-7 74836 Party in the USA!!!-From everything red, white, and blue, hometown heroes to celebrating
national monuments and landmarks across the nation. No Camp on July 4th.
Week 7: July 10-14 74840 Gamesapalooza-Campers will play games of all kinds new and old. They will also take part in a
competition of their own.
Week 8: July 17-21 74841 Holiday Hoopla-Each Day is a Holiday Celebration starting with Halloween, Thanksgiving and
Christmas. We will do crafts, activities, and games all week long!
Week 9: July 24-28 74842 Super Soakin!-Wet wild water games, splish and splash spins on ordinary games like capture the
flag! Bring a swimsuit and towel every day this week.
Week 10: July 31-Aug 4 74843 Survivor Week!!!-You’ve been chosen to join our tribe. Outwit, Outplay and Outlast all week long!
Week 11: August 7-11 74844 The Last Hurrah Farewell to Summer-Say goodbye to your summer camp friends, play all of your
favorite camp games and make your own summer 2017 picture frame.
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Early Learners Adventure Camp: Ages 4-5
Kellar Primary School • Billie McKenzie • 681-2854 • [email protected]
Location: Kellar Primary School Cafeteria
Fees-R/NR: $60/$69 per week. Week 5: $48/$55. Camp hours: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Come join us for Early Learners, a half-day preschool program for ages 4-5. Games, crafts, playtime, fishing, and new friends make learning fun
and natural. Our activities focus on socialization, and early childhood motor development. Camp meets Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to Noon
.
Week/Dates Code Description
Week 1: June 5-9 74824 All About Me - Kick the summer off right with outdoor games, crafts, sports and variety of
"get to know you" activities.
Week 2: June 12-16 74825 The Mighty Jungle - Put on your safari hat and take a walk on the wild side as we explore
what lies beneath the canopy of leaves deep within the jungle. Each day we will learn about
a different jungle animal and end the week with our own jungle safari!
Week 3: June 19-23 74826 Buggin Out! - We're in search of all the slimy and fascination creatures that are lurking every-
where like frogs, beetles, and worms.
Week 4: June 26-30 74827 Dr. Suess - Bring your red and white caps this week is all about the cat. Eat green eggs and
ham and play with thing one and thing 2. Its sounds fun to me, what about you?
Week 5: July 3-7 74828 Happy Birthday, USA! - Celebrate Independence Day this week with fun crafts, games, red,
white and blue fun! No Camp on July 4th.
Week 6: July 10-14 74829 Aloha Summer - Wet wild water games, splish and splash spins on ordinary games like cap-
ture the flag! *Bring swimsuit and towel everyday this week*
Week 7: July 17-21 74830 Pirates and Mermaids - Argg mateys and welcome to Pirate week but wait Mermaids have
are also occupying camp! Search for treasures and sing songs on the raging seas. With ships
and treasures this week is one for all adventurers.
Week 8: July 24-28 74831 Nursery Rhymes - We’ll have a lively week singing our way through some of our favorite
songs and nursery rhymes.
Week 9: July 31-Aug 4 74832 Outer Space - Campers will learn about the “Final Frontier” and go where no camper has
gone before. This week will be filled with space activities and will prove to be out of this
world!
Week 10: Aug 7-11 74833 All About Dinosaurs - Come learn about the wildlife of prehistoric times and even learn about
what dinosaurs are among us today.
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Proctor Center Summer Fun Academy: Ages 6-15
309 S DuSable • Jonelle McCloud • 673-9183 • [email protected]
Location: Proctor Recreation Center
Fees: $235 per session
Camp hours: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Proctor’s Summer Fun Academy is back and better than ever! Our Children are grouped according to age. Lunch and snacks are
Summer Fun Academy is like no other. In addition to great field trips provided. Camp hours are from 9:00 am-4:00 pm; extended hours
every Friday, your child will experience an abundance of knowledge are available at an additional cost if needed. Scholarships available
combining classes and recreation. for those who qualify.
A typical day includes out-of-the-box teaching in the areas of math, Session/Dates Code
science, and reading in the morning and a combination of sports
and extracurricular activities in the afternoon. Sports help children Session I: June 5-June 30 75477
develop physical and mental skills, get exercise, have fun and learn Session II: July 3-July 28 75478
to play as part of a team while the classes keep their brains alive and *No camp July 4
engaged for the summer.
Under the 1/6 Teen Program: Ages 14-15
309 S DuSable • Jonelle McCloud • 673-9183 • [email protected]
Location: Proctor Recreation Center
Fees: $235 per session
Program hours: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Are you considered a “tween” because you are too old for summer camp but too Session/Dates Code
young to work? Well, this is the camp for you! If you are ages of 14-15, Proctor
Center will help to prepare you for high school, college, and the real world. We Session I: June 5-June 30 75479
will take visits to local colleges, have volunteer opportunities, and help prepare Session II: July 3-July 28 75480
you for real life experiences. You will still have the opportunity to go on the
Friday field trips. This is a part of the Summer Fun Academy.
Camp On Stage for Performing Arts: Ages 7-13
1125 W Lake Ave • Katie McLuckie • 681-2861 • [email protected]
Location: Noble Center (in Lakeview Park) Camp fee includes costumes, make-up, field trips, and swimming
Fees-R/NR: $255/$275 per two-week session once a week. Camp runs Monday through Friday. Lunch, drinks, and
Camp hours: 8:30 am-3:30 pm snacks are provided.
Extended Care: 7:00-8:30 am, 3:30-5:30 pm (included in fee) Session/Camp Dates Code Performance Night
Session I: June 19-30 77864 June 30
Come join the cast and crew of Peoria’s
premier performing arts camp! Our Session II: July 10-21 77865 July 21
talented staff and special “guest stars” will Session III: July 31-August 11 77866 August 11
instruct you in drama, dance, and musical CAMP
skills while you and your fellow campers
write your own play to be performed at the Partially funded by a grant from
Noble Center Auditorium. Other exciting camp activities include set Illinois Arts Council
and costume design, make-up skills, swimming and games. Hope to
see you -- ON STAGE!
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Fine Arts Camp: Ages 7-12
1125 W Lake Ave • Katie McLuckie • 681-2861 • [email protected]
Location: Noble Center (in Lakeview Park)
Fees-R/NR: $127/$137 per week.
Camp hours: 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Extended Care: 7:00-8:30 am, 3:30-5:30 pm (included in fee)
Let your imagination run free with ‘hands on’ activities in the fine arts designed to challenge your creative skills. Students will be separat-
ed into age appropriate groups and skill levels. Individual expression encouraged. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from
the program site and to some special event sites. All field trips will use City Link buses. Lunch, drinks and snacks are provided. Camp fee
includes all supplies, field trips, and swimming once a week. Dress for a mess. Camps meet Monday through Friday, 8:30 am-3:30 pm.
Extended care and special trip admissions are included in your fee.
Week/Dates Code Themes/Descriptions
Week 1 77860 Art 101 – Let’s get to the basics! Learn what everything is and how to use it – color wheel, paints, mediums.
May 30-June 2 This week will prepare you for the rest of your summer art! No Camp May 29th
Week 2 77853 Find Your Medium - You will experiment with a variety of mediums every day and choose the medium you
June 5-9 wish to focus on to create your main project.
Week 3 77854 Nature’s Art - Begin the week with a guided hike where you’ll discover the color, symmetry, texture and pat-
June 12-16 terns in nature. We will study line, shape, space, texture, light and shade. You will keep a sketch journal of
your own nature drawings which you will turn into art projects.
Week 4 77855 Artist’s Palette - Young painters will learn to use tempera, watercolor and acrylic paints on paper and canvas
June 19-23 to create a still-life painting, a figurative painting, and the painting of your wildest dreams! We’ll cover color
mixing, brush use, and combining materials to make one of a kind works.
Week 5 77856 Sculpting by Design - Sculpture is three-dimensional artwork created by shaping or combining materials.
June 26-30 Materials may be worked by removal such as carving; or they may be assembled such as by gluing, or
hardened such as by firing. Our sculpture lessons include forming carving, collaging, gluing and more and
make use of materials such as clay, wood, soap, paper, tape, beans, foam, metal, stones and more.
Week 6 77857 Installation Art – Installation art is a specific type of sculpture designed to transform the perception of a
July 3-7 space. We will spend the week changing a space, creating a whole new view! This may take us to the depths
of the ocean, deep in the forest, or wherever the campers choose! No Camp July 4th
Week 7 77858 Trash to Treasure – We know that anything can be turned in to a work of art! Come get your hands dirty and
July 10-14 turn ordinary items that would be thrown out in to beautiful creations.
Week 8 77859 World Color –Celebrate diversity with a week of multicultural art projects from many different countries
July 17-21 including Africa, Australia, Asia, the Middle East and Mexico.
Week 9 77861 European Master’s Studio – Michelangelo, da Vinci, van Gogh, Monet…the list goes on! Channel your inner
July 24-28 famous European artist and recreate a famous masterpiece! We will study the greats, learn a little art history,
follow the same techniques as our famous painters, and paint as they did!
Week 10 77862 American Master’s Studio – As we did in the week before, this week we’re looking at artists closer to home –
July 31-Aug 4 O’Keeffe, Pollock, Warhol, Rothko. We will find our inner famous American artist and recreate a masterpiece!
We will study the greats, learn a little art history, follow the same techniques as our famous painters, and
paint as they did!
Week 11 77863 Ancient Art – Learn about art before paper and canvas. This week will take you back to the beginning and
Aug 7-11 teach about cave drawings, hieroglyphics, ancient sculptures, and Greek Art. This unique form of art will not
only sharpen your art skills, but teach history at the same time!
Partially funded by a grant from
Illinois Arts Council
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2017 Winter Playbook Spring and Summer Camps
Explore and Create with PlayHouse Camps: Ages 5-11
2218 N Prospect Rd • Register by calling 323-6894
Location: Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum (in Glen Oak Park)
Registration for PlayHouse Camp is through Peoria PlayHouse and the Noble Center
Please call 309-323-6894, go to peoriaplayhouse.org or visit the Peoria PlayHouse or the Noble Center
Peoria PlayHouse is dedicated to facilitating experiences that encourage children “to be explorers and creators of the world”. This summer
we will offer three different camp experiences that are age specific. Each camp experience includes hands-on activities and offsite
excursions!
• Cost: $250 non-members/$200 members, registration is required
• Extended Care on camp days is available from 8-9am and 3:30-5pm for an additional $15/day
• Campers should bring brown bag lunches
• Registration fees are non-refundable and must be paid in full by the start of the camp session
Messy Masterpieces
Kids will splatter, spray, and smear…and bend, twist, model, and mold…while we learn all about the many ways to paint and sculpt…and
leave all of the mess here at the PlayHouse!
Our week will include lots of hands-on making, as well as fun off-site visits to places like the
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, Peoria Riverfront Museum, Sculpture Walk Peoria, Prairie
Center for the Arts, and more. This week-long camp will end with an art show, where kids can
show off all of their creations!
Dates Code Description Age Group Time
June 12-16 Messy Masterpieces 5-7 9 am -3:30pm
Wonders of Water
The PlayHouse and its water table will be our home base as we explore the Illinois River
through dynamic art and science activities, like making fish prints, nature journals and collages,
constructing bird feeders and “animals” out of recycled materials, and building and testing boats
and beaver dams. We’ll explore the river’s plants and animals, its history, learn about water
transportation, and environmental issues related to the river!
Then, we’ll let Peoria become our learning lab! Through off-site visits to places like the Peoria
Zoo, Luthy Botanical Garden, Peoria Riverfront Museum, Glen Oak Park Lagoon, Forest Park
Nature Center, and Camp Wokanda, and a visit from the Illinois American Water mobile lab, our
campers will deepen their interests and become explorers of the world!
Dates Code Description Age Group Time
July 10-14 Wonders of Water 7-9 9 am -3:30pm
Construction Zone
Do your kids like to build? This camp will focus on using basic woodworking tools and
construction methods to build fun projects out of lumber and recycled materials. We will also
learn different methods of upcycling, including strengthening, altering, and re-finishing, to
make something old fantastic and useful again.
The week will include lots of building time, and is perfect for kids who love our Real Tools space,
and can never get enough time making there! We’ll also make some off-site visits to gather
vintage finds for re-finishing, and learn about people in our community who also build amazing
things!
Dates Code Description Age Group Time
August 14-18 Construction Zone 9-11 9 am -3:30pm
“Wonders of Water Camp was such a fun week of
activities and we’re so happy that we were able to
participate!”
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HISRA Camps: Ages 4-21
8727 N Pioneer Rd • 691-1929
Registration Fair
HISRA Summer Camp • Tuesday, January 17, 4-7 pm
Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association (HISRA) will begin taking registrations for 2017 Summer Camp on Tuesday, January 17
from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Registration for HISRA Summer Camps will remain open until April 1 based on availability within each camp group.
For more information about registering for HISRA Summer Camps, please contact HISRA at 309-691-1929.
Camp Free to Be: Ages 4-21
Location: HISRA Camp Free to Be
Fees-R/NR: $150/$190 per week (Week 5: $120/$152 due to holiday) Week/Dates
Camp hours: 8:30 am-4:00 pm Week 1: June 5-9
Are you excited for a fun and playful summer? Sign up for Camp Free to Be today! This camp
provides adventurous and fun activities for nine weeks throughout the summer for campers with Week 2: June 12-16
multiple and/or severe disabilities. Our hand picked staff will be paired with your camper based upon Week 3: June 19-23
camper ratios and needs. This will ensure your camper’s success in the fun camp activities they will Week 4: June 26-30
encounter. All campers need to bring a sack lunch and drink daily. Member District Transportation Week 5*: July 3-7
is available from a centralized location for residents of Chillicothe, Morton and Washington Park
Districts. See Member District Transportation information below. Parents and guardians of Peoria Week 6: July 10-14
residents can utilize CityLift (497-3340). Peoria County residents can utilize Rural Peoria County Week 7: July 17-21
Transportation (697-3305). Morton residents can also utilize We Care Inc. (253-7708). Parents are Week 8: July 22-28
responsible for coordination and fees associated with using these transportation companies. Week 9: July 31 - Aug 4
*NOTE: No camp on Tuesday, July 4th.
Summer Daze: Ages 13-21 Summer Daze
Location: HISRA Week/Dates
Fees-R/NR: $150/$190 per week (Week 5: $112.50/$142.50 due to holiday) Week 1: June 5-8
Camp hours: 8:30 am-4:00 pm Week 2: June 12-15
Are you looking for an adventure this summer? Come join Summer Daze as we explore Central Week 3: June 19-22
Illinois and spend our days swimming, playing Frisbee golf, visiting farms, listening to live bands,
bowling, making our own pottery, fishing and much more! Campers are required to bring a sack Week 4: June 26-29
lunch and drink daily. Summer Daze generally swims twice per week. Summer Daze is designed Week 5*: July3-6
for campers ages 13-21 who are independent in their self-care skills. Please speak to a Program Week 6: July 10-13
Coordinator in regards to camper eligibility. Space is limited, so sign up early! Week 7: July 17-20
*NOTE: No camp on Tuesday, July 4th.
Week 8: July 24-27
Extended Care Member District Transportation
Fees-R/NR: Fees-R/NR: $0/$20 per week (Week 5: $0/$16)
AM extended care - $25/$35 (Week 5: $20/$28) Available all weeks of Camp Free to Be and Summer Daze.
PM extended care - $25/$35 (Week 5: $20/$28) Not only are Camp Free to Be and Summer Daze fun for campers but
Available all weeks of Camp Free to Be and convenient for families! Transportation is provided for residents of
Summer Daze. Chillicothe, Morton and Washington Park Districts. Pick Up/Drop Off
Does your camper need to be dropped off prior locations are: Shore Acres Park, Morton Freedom Hall and Saint Clare
to the start of camp? Or picked up after camp Crossing. There is no charge for campers who are residents of these
ends? We can help you out with that! HISRA offers member districts. Transportation will be provided to campers who are
morning extended care from 7:30 am to 8:30 am and not residents of our member districts – only if space is available – for a
afternoon extended care from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm nominal fee. Space is limited; residents of HISRA member districts will
every day of camp. You may sign up for the entire be given priority. Pick-up and drop-off times will be determined at the
summer or by week as needed. close of registration. Driver will rotate. Transportation reservations
must be made by April 1.
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2017 Winter Playbook Spring and Summer Camps
Volunteer Department
Lanada Cunningham, Volunteer Coordinator • 681-2827 • [email protected]
Special Events
John H. Gwynn Jr. Annual Black Zootini, pg. 27
History Program, pg. 79 Semi-Annual Book Sale, pg. 52 Date May 11, 2017 • Peoria Zoo
Th: 2/7 • 6:30-8 pm • Proctor Center Noble Center • 20+ volunteers needed Volunteers age 21+
6 volunteers to help with food, programs each day • shifts available Volunteers are needed to serve at this fun
and ushering at this historical celebration! Sa: 4/22 • 10 am-7 pm sold-out event at Peoria Zoo! Help with
Su: 4/23 • 12-5 pm crowd control, food preparation, and as
Chill Billy Winter Sporting Event, M: 4/24 • 12-7 pm runners for our bartenders.
pg. 39
Sa: 1/14 • 9 am • Camp Wokanda Dancing with Our Stars, pg. 59
Volunteers are needed to help with Earth Day Festival, pg. 38 Date April 1, 2017 • 6:30 pm
this new event! It includes ice fishing, Sa: 4/22 • 11 am-4 pm Peoria Civic Center
orienteering, trail running, survival class Forest Park Nature Center Volunteers needed to help with the Annual
and more! Here’s your opportunity to “think globally, Dance Recital of the Peoria Park District.
act locally”. Enjoy live music while helping
with hands-on demos, kids crafts, face
painting, and more.
March Madness Experience
Maple Syrup Workshop and Pancake Help Fill Easter Eggs!
Breakfast,pg. 40 8+ volunteers needed to prepare for the
Sa: 4/1 • 9 am-12 pm Easter Egg Hunts by putting all the
Help people fill up on pancakes and fresh goodies inside the eggs. Flexible
Maple Syrup from Camp Wokanda! schedules can be made by contacting the
Volunteer Department.
CCT Annual Drama Festival, pg. 64
Sa: 5/6 • 9 am-12 pm, 12-2 pm, 2-4pm Easter Egg Hunts
Corn Stock Theatre • 3 volunteers/shift Franciscan Recreation Center
needed to help with concessions and as
stage hands during the performances of the Sa: 4/8 • 9:30-11:30 am
Th-Sa: 3/9-3/11 • Th-Sa: 3/16-3/18 area’s promising young thespians. 15 volunteers (16+)
Shifts available for both weekends Peoria Zoo
Th: 6-9 pm • F: 10 am-1 pm; 1-4 pm; Garlic Mustard Control, pg. 38 Sa: 4/8 • 10:30 am-12 pm
4-6:30 pm; 6:15-9:00 pm • Sa: 10 Sa: 4/29 and 5/13 • Forest Park Nature 7-10 volunteers (16+)
am-1 pm; 1-4pm; 3:45-6:30 pm Center • 40 volunteers (16+) needed to
Volunteers will assist youth at the help control this plant that’s spreading Northtrail Park
Peoria Civic Center with basketball rapidly! A short presentation on Garlic Sa: 4/8 • 12 pm
games. Mustard identification and control will 7-8 volunteers (16+)
precede the efforts at Forest Park.
Access the Experience Proctor Center
Easter Egg Hunt & Carnival
Tu: 3/7 • 100 volunteers (14+) Children’s Community Theatre’s F: 4/4 • 1-3:00 pm
needed to assist youth with games “Lion King, Jr.” pg. 64 8 volunteers (16+)
and competitions, making March July 6-8 • 7 pm
Madness at the Civic Center July 7-9 • 1:30 pm Camp Wokanda
accessible to all. Contact HISRA at Doggie Easter Egg Hunt
691-1929 to sign up for this great Sa: 4/15 • 1:00-3:00 pm
program.
8 volunteers (16+)
Scan this QR code to visit us online! Like us on
Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news.
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Regular Opportunities
Coaching Proctor and Logan Rec Centers
Youth Baseball, Basketball and Soccer coaches are needed this Help with our after-school programs! See pages 77 and 80 for
winter and spring. See pages 69-74 for program descriptions. Call program details. Call Proctor at 673-9183 or Logan at 676-8179.
681-2867.
Logan Recreation Center
Peoria Zoo Logan Center is looking for people that could help others find a job
Zoo Teens Program by helping them develop a resume, search for jobs and practice
• Calling all high school students ages 13-17! If you have wanted interviews on Tuesdays from 1-2 pm each week.
to put your love for animals to work, now is the time. Starting
January 1 through April 15 the Zoo will be accepting applications Moonlight Coalition
for the Zoo Teen Program in which you can help with classes, Help students earn their GED! Call Hedy at (309) 673-9183.
camps and special events! Please contact the Peoria Zoo at
309-681-3559 or visit peoriazoo.org/volunteer.html for more Environmental Facilities
information.
Adult Opportunities (ages 18+) include: Peoria Wilds Restoration - Volunteers remove woody brush,
collect and sow seed, monitor vegetation and more. Check out
• Interpreters: An exciting opportunity for those who love www.peoriawilds.org.
animals! Volunteers are stationed at exhibits and talk to the
public about animals, answering any questions they may have. Forest Park Nature Center - Volunteers (ages 16+) needed for trail
• Assistant Zookeeper: Shifts from 10 am-1 pm. A great maintenance. Hike the trails, keep them clean and stay on the
opportunity to work with animal environments. Volunteers lookout for regulation violations.
assist in the cleaning of animal displays, windows, floors and W.H. Sommer Park - Volunteer opportunities in Woodland
other items as necessary. Stewardship, Rental Hosting, Gardening, and Woodworking/
• Animal Handlers: Love working with animals? Then this is Carpenter. (Age 14+)
the perfect opportunity! Volunteers learn how to handle and
present selected education animals to use in programs and Book Court
during talks at the Zoo.
• Volunteers are needed to interact with the public, make
change, and love books. Volunteers may sit and read/work
Luthy Botanical Garden at a desk when no one is there. Can’t volunteer on a regular
Come volunteer at the Garden and learn new skills, meet great basis? Substitutes are needed Monday through Friday from
people, help beautify the grounds and have fun at the same time. 8:30 am-12:30 pm and 12:30-4:30 pm.
Volunteers are needed year-round and gardening experience is not • Volunteers ages 18+ are needed to sort, price, stack and box
necessary. We also have opportunities with education, special event books from 9 am-1 pm on weekdays.
planning and grant writing. Call the Volunteer Coordinator, at
681-2827 for more information.
Golf Courses
Golf Course Volunteers at Madison, Newman and Kellogg Golf
Courses. 25 Volunteers (ages 21+) needed at each course. Volunteers
may enjoy incentives such as waived fees, free course plans and
more. Duties include:
• Tracking pace of play and monitoring rule compliance
• Addressing necessary course needs
• Maintaining full water coolers around the course
• Preparing Golf Carts between players
• Assisting in the pro shops and handling customer inquiries
Proudly supporting the
Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association
Call 691-1929 if you are interested in being an ongoing volunteer or Peoria Park District
volunteering for special events. 801 W. Birchwood
Turn the page for more volunteer Morton, IL
opportunities! 309-266-2400
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Volunteer Department
Lanada Cunningham, Volunteer Coordinator • 681-2827 • [email protected]
Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum • Special Events and Programs:
To apply for all PlayHouse volunteer opportunities, visit The PlayHouse hosts a variety of kid and family workshops,
www.peoriaplayhouse.org/get-involved as well as special programs and events! Volunteers can help
in facilitating these on a regular or occasional basis; whatever
Volunteer at the PlayHouse to help kids become explorers and works for your schedule!
creators of the world! Scheduling is flexible! Volunteers (ages 14
and up) can support the PlayHouse and engage with our visitors in • Other:
the following ways: Do you love the PlayHouse but none of these things fit with
your interests or availability? Contact us to find a way to
• Real Tools: volunteer in way that works with your skills and interests!
Assist and instruct safe tool use techniques in the Real Tools
exhibit as kids use hammers, saws, drills, and other tools Contact Kristin Vannatta, Operations Manager, for more
to create and build. Volunteers in this position should be information: [email protected] or (309) 323-6893.
comfortable with basic carpentry tools and interested in
working with children in a hands-on capacity. High School Students are also invited to spend summers with
the PlayHouse Team as Teen Interns. Participating teens interact
• Field Trips: with visitors and support museum staff during summer camps
Volunteers assist Education Department staff in welcoming and other educational programming. Teen Interns also attend
classes to the museum through a range of field trip options. workshops that build job skills and teaching skills, as well as
We particularly need volunteers for our Explore, Challenge, knowledge about museums. For more information contact
Become field trips, in which volunteers lead an interactive, Courtney Baxter, Education Manager, at [email protected]
hands-on activity that promotes children’s sense of curiosity or 309-323-6869.
about a particular topic or exhibit in the museum. Field trips
are booked during regular open hours on weekdays and range
in length from 2 to 3 hours.
Peoria Park District Foundation
Emily Cahill • 681-2803 • [email protected]
Your generosity can make a difference!
The Peoria Park District Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that
supports the work of the Peoria Park District. Home to both the Moonlight Coalition
for Adult Learning and the ELITE Youth Outreach programs, the Foundation focuses
on enhancing and providing public educational, adult learning, and youth outreach
programs and opportunities to the Peoria community, especially those taking place
on Peoria Park District property or in connection with Peoria Park District leisure and
recreation opportunities.
Your tax-deductible donation can help adults earn their GED, students learn respect and
the benefits of hard work, or our youngest citizens learn through play. Donate today!
All donations may be made to:
Peoria Park District Foundation, 1125
West Lake Avenue
Peoria, IL 61614
Check It Out! Have questions on how you can make a
difference?
Please call Emily at 681-2803.
Moonlight Coalition - page 81
Youth Outreach - pages 82-83
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Great Spaces For Your Next Event!
Camp Wokanda: 579-2157 Gateway Building: 494-6713
Camp Wokanda offers rentals for family or group camping, The Gateway Building has become Peoria’s premiere facility,
weddings, day camps, and social gatherings. The camp, complete with located directly on the RiverFront. It houses two rooms specifically
dining hall, cabins, program buildings and tent camping sites, offers designed for a variety of uses. The Grand Ballroom holds a
rental options seven days a week. See page 39 for more options. maximum of 290 guests banquet style, or 440 guests theater
Did you know you can rent THE WHOLE CAMP FOR ONE GREAT PRICE?! style. The full-length
Call the Camp for pricing. walkout balcony offers
an array of views along
Dining Hall (capacity: 250) the beautiful Illinois
Over 4,000 sq. ft. facility for large River. The second floor
groups. Tables, chairs, benches, seats up to 90 guests
restrooms, kitchen and Iroquois banquet style, or 140
cabin are included in rental. guests theater style.
Available: Spring, Summer & Fall Call 494-6713 or email
$800/weekday (8 am-midnight), gateway@peoriaparks.
$1400/weekend (Friday 8 am- org to set up an
Sunday 12 pm) appointment!
O.A. Lodge (capacity: 75)
A quaint older building with high wood walls and ceilings and two
wood stoves. Kitchen use, restrooms, tables and chairs are included Lakeview Recreation Center:
in the basic rental. Sleeps 18 in upper room. Available: Year-round 681-2867 or 681-2866
Call for pricing.
Lakeview Recreation Center features several opportunities for
your group’s next
Forest Park Nature event including a
Center: 686-3360 gymnasium with two
Our beautiful “A” frame building adds rustic basketball courts
charm to events at an affordable price. With (wood floor) and
three carpeted multi-
seating for up to 80 people plus audio-visual
equipment, rentals start at $30/hour with a purpose rooms varying
minimum of three hours. in size. Fees will vary
depending on space,
event type and length.
Franciscan
Recreation
Complex: 677-6705 Luthy Botanical Garden: 686-3362
Clubs, groups and families can You can select one of six areas for your event: the Conservatory
(an indoor venue that can accommodate up to 75 people),
rent out any part or all of FRC for Woodland Garden, Crab Apple Cove, Wildlife Garden, The
meetings, showers, weddings or Learning Circle or The
other special events. Fees will vary Rose Garden (all located
depending on attendance and the outside). Some areas are
length of the event. Our large carpeted room features an attached able to accommodate
kitchen and 8-foot tables with chairs.
up to 300 people.
Evening weddings are
Logan Center: available during our
annual floral shows.
676-8179 Dates vary year-to-year,
Logan Center features lighted so please confirm. Call
basketball courts, a soccer field, for details or stop by the
two picnic pavillions, playground Garden Shop for more
equipment, indoor lounge with information.
cable TV, VCR and DVD, computer
availability and a multi-purpose
indoor recreation area. Rental Fee:
$35/hour to rent the entire facility.
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Noble Center: 681-2862 Proctor Center: 673-9183
The Noble Center Auditorium Proctor Center has an auditorium, two gyms, a full kitchen and a
is available for wedding stage with plenty of tables and chairs. Prices range from $20-$50 an
receptions, anniversary parties, hour with half hour free set up time. Deposit must be made 1 week
conferences and more. The in advance.
facility can seat 300 theatre
style or 250 banquet style.
Glen Oak Amphitheatre: 681-2854
With a full sound system,
two-tier stage, park bench
seating for over 500 and lawn
seating for many more, we
can help make your event RiverPlex: 282-1700
stand out. We even have a Book your next event at the RiverPlex! We have several different
concession stand to help feed areas to choose from:
all those hungry visitors! Call CLASSROOMS: The RiverPlex offers three expandable classrooms
for additional details! with seating for up to 120 people, providing a nice escape from the
office for off-site meetings or programs. Tables, chairs and kitchen
Peoria Zoo: 681-3519 access are available. Rates range from $25-$75/ hour.
THE ARENA: With
At the Zambezi River Lodge you see a panoramic scene of Africa!. The 18,000 square feet, the
Lodge is surrounded by a smaller, open-air pavilion and courtyard. arena includes three
The Lodge provides a complementary reception site for many outdoor basketball courts with
weddings held at Luthy Botanical Garden next door. This space is partitions, bleachers with
ideal for weddings, receptions, corporate outings, class reunions and seating for up to 300,
fundraisers. One of the most unique locations for a wedding and accessible restrooms and
reception in Central Illinois. locker rooms, as well as
two separate entrances.
The Lodge can accommodate up to 200 guests. By combining the Hourly rates depend on
areas available, we have hosted events for up to 1200 guests. Call group size and range
(309) 681-3519 or email [email protected] to arrange your tour from $60/hour per court
today. Now also booking for wedding showers! to $165/hour for the full
Arena.
Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum:
323-6895
Rent the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum! A full museum rental
is for a minimum of 3 hours, including set-up and clean-up.
$300/hour with a 25% deposit due at time of booking.
Need a family friendly venue as
a setting for a fundraiser for your
non-profit or school organization?
The PlayHouse offers special rates
for full museum rentals for
Sommer Park: 691-8423 these groups.
Sommer Park is the ideal setting for your group’s outing, whether it’s
a wedding, company picnic or family reunion. Enjoy a rural, peaceful We offer reasonable room rental
atmosphere within the city with open space to have a fire to cook rates for baby showers, office
your own hotdogs and meetings, and more! Call for more
s’mores. Groups may information.
obtain permission to
supply their own beer and Please note, room rentals do
wine. Hourly rates from not include admission to the
$25-$50. Call to learn museum’s exhibits.
about our Prairie Shelter,
Woodland Shelter, Porch
or Fire Circle.
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