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1 Hello LEEP Family! We built a challenge into last month s newsletter! er! You may or may not have noticed, but we didn t have my name listed! Thank you to those who noticed and asked us. I m Lisa Hoffman Wojcik and my family and I have called Mankato home for just over 20 years now. My husband Scott and I have 4 boys and 2 dogs. We have been connected with LEEP for a number of years through our oldest son s participation in LEEP activities. I have enjoyed meeting some of you during my fi rst month at LEEP and look forward to meeting more of you in the coming months. I m learning many things about LEEP that have been helpful and I look forward to continuing to learn more so that LEEP can continue to thrive and grow. This newsletter contains our upcoming Special Olympics sports opportunities as well as many other fun activities and events that we have planned. LEEP staff are taking a close look at everything that we offer to LEEP members. We are also exploring what new and exciting events and activities we can add! We are working hard to make sure that we are charging affordable fees while covering LEEPs costs for staffi ng, transportation, activity materials, meals (when applicable), and area and state competitions (when applicable). Please remember that depending on the activity, there may be scholarships available as well. June 2018 Get Your Tickets! LEEP Legends Celebrity Softball Game Thursday, July 19, 2018 Tickets are now avaiable at the LEEP offi ce for the 4th annual LEEP Legends Celebrity Softball Fundraiser. Join us on Thursday, July 19 at 5:30pm at Franklin Rogers Park in Mankato! New this year - LEEP Members may buy a ticket for themselves and one (1) guest at $10 each! We want you to come out and enjoy the game! Thank you to Presenting Sponsors Kia of Mankato and Kohls Wheelborg Chevrolet in historic New Ulm! The event is also made possible by the Moondogs, Minnesota 93 and Hot Happy Spring! 929 North 4 th Street Mankato, MN Phone: info@mankatoleep.org or mankatoleep.org

2 SPECIAL OLYMPICS INFORMATION In order to participate in Special Olympic sports, athletes must complete an Athlete Application for Participation. All sections must be completed, signed, require a doctor s signature, physical and background check. Forms will not be accepted if not completed fully. Once completed, the application must be turned into the LEEP Offi ce and LEEP will submit the form to the Special Olympics Minnesota s (SOMN) offi ce. This application does not guarantee acceptance into the Special Olympics program until offi cial word is received from SOMN. Forms must be updated every three years to continue participation. Athletes are not allowed to participate in Special Olympics practices or tournaments without a current completed form. If you are in question as to whether you have this form completed, please call LEEP at and we can verify this for you. This form must be updated every three years. If it is not up to date, the athlete will not be able to practice or compete until cleared by Special Olympics Minnesota. All athletes must be a paid LEEP Member before participating in any LEEP activities. After the athletes have registered for their sports, LEEP will mail out specifi c information regarding practice times, tournament dates, what to wear, etc. Special Olympics is open to participants over the age of 8. LEEP will attempt to place younger athletes together. Changes in the Fall Games! You may notice that some prices have changed compared to previous years. LEEP staff are working hard to make sure that we are charging affordable fees while covering LEEP s costs. To help lower prices we are trying a pricing system that removes the option of hotel and transportation for state. This will help the athletes that do not ride or stay with LEEP at the state tournaments. Special Olympics Softball Dates: Wednesday s, June 27 - September 23 Limit: 46 Location: Jaycee Fields (147 Jaycee Ct, Mankato MN) Time: 4:30 5:30 pm Cost: $ (Includes Game Fees and Transportation for Area and Regional) $ (Includes State Hotel and Transport) Payment Plans Available! Practice Transportation: $25 for 1-way home transportation **Only Drop-Off Transportation Available** Tournaments: Area August 18,2018 Regional August 25, 2018 State September Special Olympics Bocce Ball Dates: Monday s, July 2 - September 23 Limit: 12 Location: Tourtellotte Park (300 W. Mabel St., Mankato MN) Time: 4:30 5:30 pm Cost: $ (Includes Game Fees and Area Transportation) $ (Includes State Hotel and Transportation) Payment Plans Available! Practice Transportation: $25.00 for 1-way, $50.00 for 2-way Tournaments: Area August 11 State September Special Olympics Golf Dates: Tuesday s/thursday s, July 10 - September 23 (Only Tuesday s after Area) Limit: 12 Location: Terrace View Golf Course (19304 MN-22, Mankato MN) Time: 4:30 6:00 pm Cost: $ (Includes Game Fees and Area Transportation) $ (Includes State Hotel and Transportation) Payment Plans Available! Practice Transportation: $50.00 for 1-way, $ for 2-way Tournaments: Area TBD State September

3 Special Olympics Updates State Summer Games Basketball, Swimming, Track & Field June University of St. Thomas 2115 Summit Ave St Paul, MN More information handed out at specifi c practices. Thank You! to Melanie and Steve Van Roekel for donating the proceeds of their t-shirt sales! We greatly appreciate it! Special Needs Appreciation 1.99 Bowl 1.99 Shoes All day every day until September 30 *Staff gets same price Thank you to IBE Group from MSU for raising funds for our programs! SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE! Looking forward to that special activity, but it s slightly out of your budget? Not to worry, we have the solution for you! Come into our offi ce and fi ll out our scholarship form before the event and get up to 50% of your costs covered for the event! This can be used for Special Events, Night Activities, Classes, Youth Programming and Special Olympic Sports. Applications can be found online at *All scholarships are given at the discretion of the Executive Director. Scholarships are limited per event. For more information regarding scholarships info@mankatoleep.org or call

4 NIGHT ACTIVITIES FRIDAY JUNE 1 Birthday Bash Celebrate good times with us at LEEP! We will be chowing down on a tasty birthday treat while playing games and hanging out with friends. *June Birthday's get in for FREE! Cost: $3 TUESDAY JUNE 5 Pallet Art Personalize your pallet into a creative expression of yourself! Give your room or home a personal touch with pallet art. Join your friends for a fun night! Time: 6:00-8:00pm Cost: $7 FRIDAY JUNE 8 Bingo at LEEP It's our favorite night of the month, BINGO night. Come on down to LEEP for a night of prizes and fun! Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 30 Cost: $4 TUESDAY JUNE 12 Games & Snacks Love playing games? Come to LEEP to play all your favorite games. We will bring out the favorite board and card games! Come and show off your gaming skills! Limit: 30 Cost: $4 THURSDAY JUNE 14 Zumba with Goldie It's Zumba night at LEEP, so grab your water bottle and bust a move with our great pal, Goldie! Cost: $3 FRIDAY JUNE 15 "Back to the 50's" Dance Let's go back to the good ole' days of the boot-scootin boogy! Come ready to shake it up with you friends! Loation: LEEP Time: 6:30-8:00pm Cost: $3 TUESDAY JUNE 19 Wind Chimes Bring the soothing sounds of summer with a homemade wind chime. Cost: $7 THURSDAY JUNE 21 Potato Bar One potato, two potato, three potato, four! Come join us for all of the best fi xings to create the yummiest potato ever! Cost: $4 TUESDAY JUNE 26 LEEP Legends Scrimmage Location: Franklin Rogers Time: 6:30-8:00pm Cost: FREE WEDNESDAY JUNE 27 Rootbeer Floats Come and enjoy a great summer classic! Rootbeer fl oats will be on tap while enjoying music and friends. Cost: $4 THURSDAY JUNE 28 Sensory Bags Come join us for a fun evening and make your very own sensory bag to stimulate your senses. Cost: $5 FRIDAY JUNE 29 Karaoke Get center stage for the monthly Karaoke night! Love to sing and have fun with friends? This is the night activity for you! Time: 6:30-8:00pm Cost: $3 Morning Coffee Club Monday's June 4 - Coffee Hag 11- Fillin' Station 18 - Campus Caribou 25 - Madison Starbucks 10:00-11:00 am Cost: $10.00 per week transportation included Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: Phone: info@mankatoleep.org 4

5 SPECIAL EVENTS SATURDAY JUNE 2 Picnic in the Park/Sibley Park Come celebrate the start of summer with a picnic in Sibley Park. We will enjoy hamburgers and hotdogs on the grill, play games and enjoy some music.*cost includes staffing, event, and 1 meal. Meet at SIBLEY: 11:00am Ends at 3:00pm Limit: 30 Cost: $12 SUNDAY JUNE 3 Minnesota Zoo Lion, Tigers and Bears! Oh my. Join us for a fabulous day at the zoo seeing your favorite animals and exhibits. This is a walking intensive activity so wear comfortable shoes and plan for being out in the sun. *Cost includes staffi ng, event, drop off transportation, and 2 meals. Leave LEEP: 9:00am Pickups Start at: 8:00 am- Drop offs: 7:00-8:00pm Cost: $100/$107 SATURDAY JUNE 9 Dinner & Movie Enjoy a night out seeing a movie and eating out! We will be having dinner and seeing a movie at the theater. Please bring extra spending money for any snacks at the movie. *Cost includes 1 movie ticket, 1 meal, staffi ng, event and drop-off transportation. Meet at LEEP: 4:30pm Pickups: Start at 4:00pm Drop offs: 5:00-9:00pm Cost: $50/$57 SUNDAY JUNE 10 National Eagle Center-Wabasha See bald and golden eagles like never before face to face! The National Eagle Center offers a unique viewing experience that brings visitors to within a few feet of these majestic raptors without any barrier in between. You can learn about eagles while standing right next to them. It s an unforgettable experience unlike any other. *Cost includes staffi ng, event, 2 meals and drop-off transportation. Meet at LEEP: 8:45am Pickups start at: 8:00am Drop offs: 7:00-8:00pm Cost: $82/$89 SATURDAY JUNE 16 Tie Blankets Come join us at the LEEP Rec Center and make your own Tie Blanket while enjoying some delicious pizza! Meet at LEEP: 12:00pm Pickups: Start at 11:00am Drop offs: 4:00-5:00pm Cost: $20/$27 SATURDAY JUNE 30 Waseca Water Park Who doesn't enjoy a summer day in the sun having fun at a water park! *Cost includes 1 pass, 1 meal, staffi ng, event and drop-off transportation. Meet at LEEP: 10:30am Pickups: Start at 10:00am Drop offs: 5:30-6:30pm Cost: $50/$57 LEEP ADVISORY COUNCIL Next Meeting Date: Monday June 4, 2018 Time: 6:00-7:00pm Where: LEEP Board Room 929 N 4th St. Mankato, MN Want to Join? Contact Jake or Beth at or at athletics@mankatoleep. NEWSLETTER FOLDING Each month we send out our Newsletter to almost 700 participants and their families. A job this big can't be completed alone! Come to the LEEP offi ce for a relaxing hour and a half of folding and tabbing newsletters. Invite a friend or two! Friday, June 15, :00am-12:30pm 12:30pm-2:00pm 2:00pm-3:30pm Where LEEP Board Room 5

6 LEEP CALENDAR JUNE 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 NA: Birthday Bash SE: Picnic in the Park/Sibley Park 11:00 am-3:00 pm SE: Minnesota Zoo 9:00am-5:00pm Advisory Council 6:00-7:00 pm CL: Morning Coffee Club 10:00-11:00 am NA: Pallet Art 6:00-8:00 pm SO: Track & Field SO: Basketball Half Court 6:00-7:30 pm Full Court 7:30-9:00 pm NA: Bingo 6:30-8:00 pm SE: Dinner & Movie 5:00-9:00 pm SE: Wabasha Eagle Center 9:00am-7:00pm CL: Morning Coffee Club 10:00-11:00 am NA: Games & Snacks SO: Track & Field SO: Basketball Half Court 6:00-7:30 pm Full Court 7:30-9:00 pm NA: "Back to the 50's" Dance 6:30-8:00 pm SE: Tie Blankets & Pizza 12:00-4:00 pm NA: Zumba with Goldie Fathers's Day CL: Morning Coffee Club 10:00-11:00 am NA: Wind Chimes SO: Track & Field NA: Potato Bar SO: STATE SO: STATE SO: STATE CL: Morning Coffee Club 10:00-11:00 am LEEP Legends Scrimmage 6:30pm NA: Rootbeer Floats SO: Softball NA: Sensory Bags 6:30-7:30pm NA: Karaoke 6:30-8:00pm SE: Waseca Water Park 11:00am-5:00pm 4:30-5:30 pm WONDERING IF A PROGRAM IS CANCELLED? Call our Cancellation Line at: For the most up to date information. *Please do not leave a message, they will not be checked or returned at this number. 6

7 LEEP PAYMENT CHECKLIST JUNE 2018 For your convenience, LEEP has included this checklist to assist with registration and to make the payment process easier. Please include payment for transportation. If you would like to include a copy with pre-payments, this will help eliminate any confusion. Thanks! X Code Date Event Fee X Code Dates Event Fee NA 6/1 Birthday Bash $3 NA 6/19 Wind Chimes $7 NA 6/5 Pallet Art $7 NA 6/21 Potato Bar $4 NA 6/8 Bingo $4 NA 6/27 Rootbeer Floats $4 NA 6/12 Games & Snacks $4 NA 6/28 Sensory Bags $5 NA 6/14 Zumba with Goldie $3 NA 6/29 Karaoke $3 NA 6/15 "Back to the 50's" Dance $3 Special Events SE 6/2 Picnic in the Park/Sibley Park $12 SE 6/10 Wabasha Eagle Center $82/$89 SE 6/3 Minnesota Zoo $100/$107 SE 6/16 Tie Blankets $20/$27 SE 6/9 Dinner and a Movie $50/$57 SE 6/30 Waseca Water Park $50/$57 Clubs Special Olympics SO 6/28-9/23 Softball $175/$375 Morning Coffee Club $10 per week CL Monday's June 4-25 SO 7/7-9/23 Bocce $100/$300 SO 7/10-9/23 Golf $100/$300 Participant's Name: Total Amount Due: Total Credits: Total Payment: Reminder All fees must be paid by the date of the event or $5 late fee will be added. Please call LEEP if you need fi nancial assistance through a scholarship or to establish a payment plan. * Credit card payments are now accepted with a minimal convenience fee and can be processed in the LEEP offi ce during regular business hours. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Want to know the latest happenings at LEEP quickly and often before they are published in the newsletter? Or do you love to look at pictures and /or videos from past LEEP activities? Well LEEP's got several ways for you to do this. Stay up to date on all of the latest happenings, announcements or give us feedback by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube. Find us on: twitter.com/leepmankato YouTube: LEEPMankato Instagram: leepmankato 7

8 Leisure Education For Exceptional People 929 North 4th Street Mankato, MN RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Non-profit US Postage PAID Mankato, MN PERMIT #300 June 2018 WHAT'S INSIDE Join us at LEEP Legends on Thursday, July 19 at 5:30pm! Things happening around town June Calendar of Events Enriching lives through inclusive education, recreation, and healthy living opportunities. Proud Partner of: mankatoleep.org The newsletter is also available on our website at Editor: LEEP Team Address or Name Change? Is your contact information correct and up to date? Would you prefer to be removed from our mailing list? Please contact LEEP: or call