FHPR 15 Summer Newsletter

2015 Summer Newsletter

618-489-2040 CAMPS, FACILITIES, CLASSES & SPECIAL EVENTS

NEW Recreation Room Reservations, pg. 7

Ages 0-3

This is a great music and movement class for ages 0 to 3 years and an accompanying adult. Learn fun songs and dances, play musical instruments, and sing while making new friends! This class promotes learning through play, parent/child bonding, an apprecia on for music, language and motor skills development. Come play with Miss Carmen!

Date Day Time Location Fee

June 1-22 M 10:00-10:45 AM Recreation Room $50 R/$55 NR

August 4-25 Tu 9:00-9:45 AM Recreation Room $50 R/$55 NR

MUSIC AND ME

This class helps children learn the fundamentals of soccer in a non-compe ve se$ng. This class will help your child develop social skills such as listening and following direc ons as well as help with hand-eye coordina on. Classes held at Moody Park.

PEE WEE SOCCER

* No class on Monday, May 25th. Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!

TEE BALL

This class helps children learn the fundamentals of Tee-Ball in a non-compe ve se$ng. Your child will be introduced to throwing, catching and hi$ng. Listening and following direc ons are also emphasized. Classes are held at Moody Park.

Has your child ever dreamed of scoring the winning the touchdown, or one day earning the Heisman Trophy. If so, this is where those dreams begin. The Fairview Heights Parks and Recrea on Department is star ng a Football Camp for beginners that are interested in learning about and playing football. The football class will cover a variety of posi ons, and will be safe for everyone involved. This is the perfect opportunity to introduce your child to this exci ng game.

TENNIS

Ages 5-11

Tennis benets children physically and mentally. They not only burn calories but also improve cardio, bone strength and coordina on. Children will learn discipline, strategic thinking and sportsmanship. In this class, we will help children develop the skills needed for beginner tennis. Classes are held at Pleasant Ridge Park by Pavilion #4.


May 7-Jun 18 * Th 5:00-5:45 PM Pleasant Ridge $35 R/$40 NR

May 7-Jun 18 * Th 6:00-6:45 PM Pleasant Ridge $35 R/$40 NR

Ages

5-8

9-12

Jun 24-Jul 29 W 5-8 5:00-5:45 PM Pleasant Ridge $35 R/$40 NR

Jun 24-Jul 29 W 9-12 6:00-6:45 PM Pleasant Ridge $35 R/$40 NR

Ages 7-Adult

Beginner through black belt karate program designed to teach students all aspects of tradi onal karate: basic techniques, stances, kata/forms, self-defense, mat work, and sparring. A great family ac vity to gain self-condence, self-esteem, self-respect, self-defense, and self-discipline. All while ge$ng in shape and learning to defend one-self. Classes are held in the Recrea on Room on Monday evenings from 5:456:25 p.m. Classes are instructed by Karate Fitness. Class has open enrollment and new students may enroll at the beginning of any month.


May-Aug M 6:00-6:45 PM Recreation Room $40 R/$50 NR per mo

Ages 5-16

This program is an excellent opportunity for a beginner as well as the more experienced junior golfer. Golf is a unique sport that helps build character at any age. Golf balls and clubs (if needed) are furnished free of charge. Camp will be held at Stonewolf Golf Course (located at 1195 Stonewolf Trail) and instructed by P.G.A Professional Don Hawkins. Dont miss this great opportunity to get your youngsters out on the course! All par cipants will be eligible to par cipate in the $10 Junior Play Days at Stonewolf in the month of July (meets on Wednesdays from 7 p.m.9 p.m.)

YOUTH GOLF LESSONS


June 8-July 13 M 9:0010:00 AM Stonewolf Golf Course $35 R/$40 NR

Ages 4-6

Ages 4-8

FLAG FOOTBALL


May 4-Jun 15 * M 5:00-5:45 PM Miracle Field $35 R/$40 NR

May 4-Jun 15 * M 6:00-6:45 PM Miracle Field $35 R/$40 NR

Ages

4-6

6-8

Jun 23-Jul 28 Tu 4-6 5:00-5:45 PM Miracle Field $35 R/$40 NR

Jun 23-Jul 28 Tu 6-8 6:00-6:45 PM Miracle Field $35 R/$40 NR


May 6-Jun 10 W 5:00-5:45 PM Football Field $35 R/$40 NR

May 6-Jun 10 W 6:00-6:45 PM Football Field $35 R/$40 NR

Ages

4-6

6-8

Jun 23-Jul 28 Tu 4-6 5:00-5:45 PM Football Field $35 R/$40 NR

Jun 23-Jul 28 Tu 6-8 6:00-6:45 PM Football Field $35 R/$40 NR


May 5-Jun 9 Tu 5:00-5:45 PM Miracle Field $35 R/$40 NR

May 5-Jun 9 Tu 6:00-6:45 PM Miracle Field $35 R/$40 NR

Ages

4-5

5-6

Jun 22-Jul 27 M 4-5 5:00-5:45 PM Miracle Field $35 R/$40 NR

Jun 22-Jul 27 M 5-6 6:00-6:45 PM Miracle Field $35 R/$40 NR

Ages 4-8

KARATE

* No class on June 4th.

Ages 5-12

Join the mys cal, magical world of magicians! Learn to levitate a person!? Cause a dollar to fold 3 mes by itself! Float a spoon right o the table! Get your own magic box and new tricks to perform daily! Learn comedy magic skits, balloon art magic puzzles and more! FREE Before Care!


June 22-26 M-F 9:00 AM-noon Recreation Room $110 R/ $115 NR

Ages 5-12

Walk on s lts! Ride a unicycle! Surf the rolla bolla! Youll learn scarf juggling, plate spinning, clown acts, animal balloons, and much more! Camp culminates with students performing an amazing circus for family and friends!


July 27-31 M-F 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Recreation Room $195 R/$200 NR

Ages 7-12

Join Mad Science in a red hot robo c explora on! Inves gate the inner working of robots by experimen ng with circuits, gears, sensors and power supplies. Learn about programming robots and the dierent tasks that robots perform in the world. Become a robot engineer as you build your very own robot throughout the week! Take home ac vi es include robot, squiggle ball and more!

MAD SCIENCE RED HOT ROBOTICS


July 20-24 M-F 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Recreation Room $255 R/ $260 NR

Ages 7-14

Get out of the house and away from the heat with the Parks and Recrea on at St. Clair Bowl. Join us for two hours on Friday aKernoons for recrea onal bowling. Use this me to prac ce for upcoming school tryouts, challenge your friends or just simply have a fun aKernoon of bowling. Shoe rental is included in the price.

BOWLING


June 19-July 31 F 1:00 PM-3:00 PM St. Clair Bowl $40 R/$45 NR

* There will be no class on Friday, July 3rd. Please have a safe and happy 4th!

Ages 5-12

Come learn all the acroba c and tumbling skills you can. Cartwheels, aerials, back handsprings and more at B. Elite Dance Academy. Register with us for a $5 discount! The B. Elite Dance Academy is located at 502 W. State Street, OFallon, IL 62269. Please call the Parks and Recrea on oce (618) 489-2040 for a calendar of available class mes.

6 Classes for $55

ACROBATICS AND TUMBLING

Check out these great Kid Friendly Network Kollaborations! The Kid Friendly Network is a group of businesses that want to provide easy access to kid-friendly events and services for local families through a collabora ve network of community businesses and organiza ons. Please, visit our website at www.kidfriendlynetwork.com to see all KFN events, specials and calendar or like us on facebook!

GARDENING WITH NATURE

Enjoy all that nature has to oerplants, insects, and animals. Learn how to be a part of the natural way to garden. We will learn about soil, seeds, insects, plants,

make craKs and grow beans! Class will meet at Pavilion # 1 in Pleasant Ridge Park. Each par cipant will need to bring their own container to plant their seeds in on the rst mee ng. This class is instructed by two members of the Gardeners of Fairview, an organiza on whose goal is to enhance the enjoyment of gardening in our community.

Be sure to keep your ears open to learn more about their eorts such as a community garden in Pleasant Ridge Park!


June 9-30 Tu & Th 6:00-8:00 PM Pleasant Ridge $30 R/$35 NR

ABRA-KID-ABRA MAGIC CAMP ABRA CIRCUS

ABRA-KID-ABRA MAGIC CAMP LEVITATIONS AND ANIMATIONS

Ages 6-12

Saturday Mornings, Moody Park

SeptemberOctober

Team requests are accepted but not guaranteed.

The Fairview Heights Parks & Recrea on is sponsoring a rec-rea on soccer league for boys & girls in grades K-4th (for the

2015-2016 school year). Children will be assigned to teams according to grade (K-2nd in one league and 3rd & 4th in

another league). You can register in the oce, by mail or online hQps://apm.ac vecommuni es.com/fairviewheights.

Volunteer Coaches are needed! Please let us know if you would be willing to step up and help out. (All coaches must pass a background check) We are looking for dependable

parents that want to be proac ve in their childs recrea onal development to be volunteer coaches.

We are looking for referees, as well. Must have played be-fore or have experience as a soccer referee. This is a paid posi on. Please call 489-2040 for addi onal details.

* $10 Late Registra on Fee, eec ve August 1st. Deadline to register is Fri, August 28th.


Sept 12-Oct 31 Sa 9:30-10:30 AM Moody Park $40 R/$50 NR*

VOLUNTEER COACHES If you are interested in being a volunteer coach, please complete the Release of Records form at www.cofh.org/Parks%20&%20Recreation/Background%20Check.pdf and return it to the office or call (618) 489-2040 and we will be happy to send you

one. Thank you for your time and support!

Children ages 5-7 get signed up for Safety Town which teach-es lifesaving lessons through stranger, trac, re, pedestri-

an, gun, poison, drug, playground, bus, booster and bicycle safety. Its a lot of informa on relayed through various

demonstra ons, games, ac vity sheets and much more. Also, what would Safety Town be without the Town? The

child-sized town includes trac lights, miniature street signs, crosswalks, etc. Students will be both pedestrians and mo-torists using pedal cars (with seat belts, of course)! These

tools help instructors use a hands-on approach.

To Register a Child, Volunteer or Sponsor

Beginning April 1st, registra on forms, volunteer applica ons and sponsorship forms will be available in the Fairview Parks and Recrea on oce or download via the FHPR website:

www.coS.org. Complete the form (if registering a child dont forget the shirt size and head measurement). Registra on

can be submiQed to the Fairview Parks & Recrea on Oce.

Registraon includes

Safety Town T-shirtFiQed HelmetGradua on Cer cate Take home safety materials

Ages 5-7, Pontiac School

June 8thJune 12th, 9 a.m.Noon


Jun 8-12 M-F 9:00 AM-Noon* Pontiac $35 R/$40 NR

* Friday Gradua on Ceremony will be from 12:00-12:30 PM

Looking for a way for you and your family to get in shape together? Walking club is an excellent way to get in shape and spend quality me together. You will earn prizes as you progress through the program. The more you walk, the more you earn. Meet at the start of the walking trail at Moody Park beginning in May. You must be a Fairview Heights resident to receive prizes.

WALKING CLUB

All Ages (chi ldren must be accompanied by an adult)


MayAugust M & W 8:00-9:00 AM Moody Park FREE

Jun 12

Jul 31

Apr 11

Jun 13

Aug 7-8

Aug 28-30

FOOD COOP PROGRAM

All Ages

Food coop is a great program to save money while ea ng healthy. The food coop is every other Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. You must order by the Thursday before pick up. See one of our basket lists from February, 1 bunch of bananas, 4 red apples, 2 grapefruit, 4 kiwi, 3 plums, 1lb strawberries, 1pk grape tomatoes, 1pk of baby portabellas, 1lb bag of carrots, 2 cucumbers, 1 eggplant, 1lb green beans, 3/4lb sugar snap peas, bag of spinach leaves, 1 zucchini and 2 lemons. This was all for $23! Please call the oce at 489-2040 for ordering and pick up details.

Back by popular demand. Bring your family, blankets and lawn chairs to Moody Park baseball eld for a free family movie night under the stars! Concessions available for purchase.

Featuring

BIG HERO 6 Movie begins at dusk

Rated: PG 102 min

ICE CREAM SOCIAL

MOVIE IN THE PARK N.I.C.K. 5K Run & Health Fair, April 11th Saturday 8 am, Moody Park

Promoting a healthy and active lifestyle for the whole family. For more information please call 397-4720

Hero Inside Day, April 11th Saturday 12 pm10 pm, Moody Park

Live Entertainment, Speakers, Food/Drink, Games & Rides for kids ($5 bounce house wrist band), &

Saving Our Kids Through the Arts, June 13th Moody ParkLive entertainment by several local artists. All proceeds

Apr 18

Midwest Salute to the Arts Trivia Night, April 18th Saturday 7 pm (doors open 6 pm), Knights of Columbus Old Collinsville Rd

Sept 5

Midwest Salute to the Arts, August 28th-30th Friday 6 pm10 pm Saturday 10 am8:00 pm Sunday 11 am5 pm Event held at Moody Park. Please see www.midwestsalute.com.

Fairview Heights Homecoming, August 7th-8th Friday 6 pm11:30 pm Saturday 1 pm11:30 pm Parade at 5 pm Parade Participants, Vendors & Crafters call 397-4428. Prince/Princess contestants are needed, please call Jane at 541-9173 or Vera at 397-3958.

Kids Fishing Rodeo, September 5th Saturday 8:30 am12 pm, Moody Park Lake Sponsored by Fairview Heights Elks Lodge 664, $5 Registration Fee Please call 489-2010 for registration details. Deadline is Fri. August 28th

The Ice Cream Social is always a community favorite! Come out and say hi to the Parks and Recrea on Sta and enjoy some free Ice Cream, visit with the Fire Department as they spray the hoses and be en-tertained by one-man musical comedy act, Babaloo!

68 p.m. 66:30 p.m. 78 p.m.

SENIOR LUNCH BUNCH

Ages 55 & Older

Zumba is a La n based dance tness class, designed for eve-ryone, every shape and every age. You will be dancing your way to a healthier lifestyle and having fun while doing it. Get t and get happy! Ditch the workout and join the party! There will be no class oered for the month of July.

ZUMBA

Ages 16-Adult

Get fit

with

Charice!

Fairview Heights residents who are 55 years and older can aQend Aqua exercise classes at the Downtown YMCA center. You must obtain a Swim I.D. card before you may begin. This card will allow you to aQend two of the following classes per week: Deep Water Exercises, Water Walking, & Aqua Swimnas cs. Your ID card will expire at the end of each year.

2015 ID Card$5 per person

Cost is $6.00 per person. Join us on the rst Thursday of the month in the Fairview Heights Recrea on Room for an aKernoon lled with food, friends and fun. AKer lunch, you can sit back and enjoy the all me favorite game of bingo.

REGISTRATION IS LIMITEDwere sorry, phone registra- ons will no longer be accepted. You must ll out a regis-tra on form & return it to our oce.

SENIOR SWIM

Ages 55 & Older

SENIOR BUNCO

Ages 55 & Older

Are you lucky with the roll of the dice? If so, this is the club for you! The Bunco Club will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Enjoy snacks & refreshments each week as you roll your luck for a chance to win giK cer cates at local es-tablishments.

ACTIVE AGING

Ages 55 & Older

Seniors 55 and older, lets get up and start moving! This pro-gram is an hour lled with warm ups, walk strong, chair aero-bics, and arthri s exercises followed by a cool down. Please call 489-2040 to reserve your seat today!

* There is no class the rst Thursday of the month.

ADULT/SENIOR TRIPS

(Meet in the rear library parking lot)


May 7Chick-Fil-A Th 11 AM-1 PM Recreation Rm $5

Jun 4Pasta Th 11 AM-1 PM Recreation Rm $6

Jul 2BBQ Pork Sand. Th 11 AM-1 PM Recreation Rm $6

Aug 6Italian Beef Th 11 AM-1 PM Recreation Rm $6


May-Aug M &Th 9:00 AM-9:50 AM Recreation Rm $1 R/$2 NR


May-Aug 2nd W 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Recreation Room $1 R/$2 NR

Jun 23Jun 23Jun 23Jun 23

Fairview Heights Parks and Recrea on is oering a Mens Golf League on Thursday evenings at Stonewolf Golf Club. League starts May 1st and runs through August 28th which includes an end of season tournament. League fees are $125 per team. This league will have a minimum of 8 teams with a maximum of 20 teams. Each team will be allowed to have a 12 man roster for a 4 man team. Weekly cost is $22 per golfer which includes cart rental. (You can not beat this price!!) All teams need to pre-register and will need to have a team member aQend the captains mee ng to discuss the rules of the league. Captains mee ng - April 16th at 7 p.m. Please call 489-2040 for a golf packet.

MENS GOLF LEAGUE AT STONEWOLF

Ages 18Adult


MayAugust Th Evenings Stonewolf Golf Club $125 per team

Join us for a day of tas ng in Maplewood, MO. We will start the day with a tour of Trader Joes and free me at the Brentwood Promenade. From there we will go to Maple-wood for a tas ng party at Vom Fass. They are closing the shop just for us! As we enjoy our 8 dish tas ng buet as well as 5 boQles of their wine, we will hear all about their exclu-sive oils, vinegars, spices and ne spirits from around the world. AKer some free me in Maplewood, we will then ven-ture home with a detour involving the infamous Ted Drewes ( me permi$ng). The cost includes transporta on, tours and lunch. ($40 is due at registra on, $10 is due the day of)


May-Aug * M 5:00 PM-5:45 PM Recreation Room $25 R/$30 NR per mo.

May-Aug * W 5:00 PM-5:45 PM Recreation Room $25 R/$30 NR per mo.

May-Aug * M & W 5:00 PM-5:45 PM Recreation Room $40 R/$50 NR per mo. * There is no class for the month of July.

Aug 27Aug 27Aug 27Aug 27

MAPLEWOOD/BRENTWOOD

PEABODY OPERA HOUSE

& BEVO MILL Step inside the Peabody Opera House and get a behind the scenes look at the newly renovated theatre and entertain-ment venue. AKer seeing the ornate theatre, formally known as the Kiel Opera House, we will dine for lunch at the infa-mous Bevo Mill while learning of its past as an original Busch property and how it was acquired by the owners today. The cost includes transporta on, tour fees and lunch.


June 23 Tu 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Maplewood, MO $50


August 27 Th 9:30 AM-3:00 PM St. Louis, MO $50

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS:

I accept full responsibility by signing below for any claim arising out of the designated class period. I do hereby waive, release and agree to hold harm-less the City of Fairview Heights, the instructors and additional sponsors for any claim arising out of this class. I acknowledge that I am aware of the risks of participating in a class/league of this type. I hereby certify that the named participant is in good physical condition and able to safely participate in a class of this type. I also give my permission that any photos or videos taken from the programs may be used by the FHPR for promotional purposes.

Signature of parent or participant 18 yrs or older:______________________________________ Date:______________________

We accept::::

Please make Checks Payable to: City of Fairview Heights

Go to https://apm.activecommunities.com/fairviewheights/ to register!

R;?@A?=BC P@BD;EF@;>: Please use this form for all class fees, clinics and trips. You may either mail, register on-line, or bring this form with all fees

to: Parks & Recreation, 10025 Bunkum Rd, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Business hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30 - 4:00 p.m. We also have a drop

slot on the front door for after hours registration. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SIGN AND DATE THIS FORM AND INCLUDE ALL FEES. Please note that when

we refer to the Recreation Room, this is the old police department building. All classes are filled on a first come first serve basis. To register online, go

to https://apm.activecommunities.com/fairviewheights/ or click the direct link at www.cofh.org.

CACD;GGA?=BC PBG=DH: All cancellations must be submitted 7 days prior to the class/event date for a refund (unless otherwise noted) and will be sub-

ject to a 5% processing fee.

Payers Name __________________ DOB __________

E-mail _________________________________

Home Phone _____________ Mobile _____________

Daytime Contact/Phone ________________________

Address ________________________________

City __________________ Zip __________

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Release & Registration Form

Thank you for supporting the Fairview Heights Parks and Recreation Department!

Recreation Room Reservations

January 2016July 2016

January 2016July 2016 reservations will open August 1, 2015. The Recreation Room opened in the Summer of 2014 and has been a success ever since. It is an indoor facility that holds 150 people equipped with a cater-style kitchen (not for cooking) with an ice machine, microwave and refrigerator. Furnished with ele-gant round linenless tables (that you wont want to cover) it is the perfect spot for your next family gathering or celebration.

To keep in its excellent condition, there are a few things to note

No alcohol is permitted in the room

No open flames

No taping decorations to any surface

Reserving party is responsible for cleaning up after their event

All reservations must be made by Fairview Heights Residents in person. The facility reservation hours are from 9 a.m. 11 p.m.

Reservation Fee..$150* *if paying by cash or check, an additional $150 security deposit is required

Fairview Heights Parks and Recreation is offering for the first time ever, an adult coed wiffle ball league. So gather your friends, form a team and swing for the fences because Wiffle Ball Season is officially here! The league will take place on Sunday afternoons running from May-July. Each team can have a roster up to 12 players. Games will run for 7 innings or until scheduled time limit. An umpire will be provided. At the end of the season the team with the best record will receive the coveted Wiffle Ball Champion T-Shirts as well as bragging rights until next season. Please join us on the Miracle Field for Open-ing Day on Sunday, May 17th.

* There will be no games May 24, June 21, and July 5.

Program Name Session Parcipants Name Age Birthday Sex Grade Fee T-Shirt


May 17-Jul 26 Su 3:00-8:00 P.M. Miracle Field $65 per team

Lime

Asphalt

Rubberized

Pros Cons

Natural to the environment High maintenance

Low upfront cost Con nuous maintenance costs

Low impact surface

Pros Cons

Low maintenance High installa on cost

Long life expectancy High impact surface

Flat/even surface

Pros Cons

Low impact surface High installa on cost

Firm but resilient surface Limited warranty on surface

Low maintenance

As you may have noticed, over the past few years, we have been making huge strides to updating the City of Fairview Heights parks. It is now that you are seeing all the hard work and planning coming to life. First the new fitness trail equipment, Miracle Field, then the playground and next, the pavilions. It is not stopping there! We are in the early stages of discussing potential new fitness trail surfaces. It only makes sense to include you in this dis-cussion. What do you surface do you prefer to walk or run on?

Vote online at http://www.cofh.org/pages/fitnesstrail Voting will open May 1, 2015 and close August 31, 2015

OTE for your Favorite Trail Surface

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