mankatoleep.org SEVERE WEATHER REMINDER NEW PARENT/GUARDIAN ADVISORY COUNCIL FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2017

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1 SEVERE WEATHER REMINDER With summer weather well upon us, LEEP would like to remind all participants/ staff/ guardians to always pay attention to the weather. Programs will be held as scheduled if there is a Severe Weather Watch in effect. It will be up to participants/ staff if they would like to attend. In order to not be charged, cancelations must be called in 24 hours prior to the event start time. August 2017 It is LEEP s policy to cancel any and all LEEP programs if a Tornado Warning is in effect. No phone calls will be made to participants/ staff/ guardians, but all participants will be given a refund if the program was canceled prior to the program start. In case of bad weather, please call our Cancellation Line at to confirm whether or not programs are running (voice messages left on this number will not be checked or returned). Participants should call to cancel themselves from programming. Watch: Programs will continue as scheduled. Severe Weather / Tornado Warning: Programs are automatically canceled. As always, staff/ guardians are required to check participants in with LEEP Staff prior to leaving the program. This will help eliminate any confusion and will ensure all participants safety. NEW PARENT/GUARDIAN ADVISORY COUNCIL LEEP is starting a NEW Parent/Guardian Advisory Council that we want you to be part of. We are looking for parents and/or guardians of LEEP members who are willing to take on an active leadership role and voice their opinions about LEEP and its programs. This new council will meet once a month to discuss new program ideas, participate in dance fundraisers and more. Your ideas and input will assist LEEP staff in accommodating its members and use your program ideas in future planning. If you are interested in becoming a council member and would like the opportunity to voice your opinion and become an active member in the community, please call the LEEP office at FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2017 WHEN: 5:00PM- 9:00 PM WHERE: FRANKLIN ROGERS PARK COST: $25 (INCLUDES A FREE T-SHIRT) PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS BY: AUGUST 11 FOR SUMMER FEST T-SHIRT AUGUST 18 TO ENJOY THE BUFFET Tickets are available for purchase at the LEEP office, at LEEP events and online at LEEP Summer Fest is a BRAND NEW event, to honor the contributions people with disabilities make to our greater Mankato Community. This year s LEEP Summer Fest will take place at Franklin Rogers Park and feature a live performance by IV Play, a dance, games, a hamburger and hotdog buffet and door prizes. In addition each ticket will include a FREE LEEP Summer Fest T-shirt. The event is open to anyone interested, however, you must purchase your tickets in advance. All caregivers, guardians and guests must purchase tickets. Please purchase your ticket to save your spot as soon as possible because space is limited. *Phone registration is not permitted 929 North 4 th Street Mankato, MN Phone: info@mankatoleep.org 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 Office and LEEP will submit the form to the Special Olympics Minnesota s (SOMN) office. This application does not guarantee acceptance into Special Olympics programs until official 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 it 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 specific information regarding practice times, tournament dates, what to wear, etc. Special Olympics is available for anyone over the age of 8. LEEP will attempt to place younger athletes together. CURRENT SPECIAL OLYMPICS BOCCE BALL Tournament Dates: State- Saturday, August 19 - Sunday, August 20 at Bielenberg Sports Complex, Woodbury, MN SOFTBALL Tournament Dates: State- Saturday, August 19 - Sunday, August 20 at Bielenberg Sports Complex, Woodbury, MN Payment Plan: 3rd Payment Due August 9 = $50 SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLAG FOOTBALL That s another LEEP FIRST DOWN!!!!! This is a non-contact sport and is open to anyone over the age of 8. The Unified Flag Football season combines athletes with and without disabilities to compete on the same team. By participating together, athletes and Unified Partners improve their physical fitness, sharpen their skills, challenge the competition and overcome prejudices about intellectual disabilities. We will engage in football specific drills, developing plays and strengthening teamwork throughout the entire season! Dates: Thursdays, August 17- October 29, 2017 Limit: 27 athletes Location: Erlandson Park, Mankato (E Main Street/ Victory Drive) Time: Tournament Dates: Area- TBD State- Saturday, October 28- Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Bielenberg Sports Complex, Woodbury MN Uniforms: Flag Football Shirts will be required for competition. If you don t already have one, make sure to provide your shirt size upon registration *Replacement uniform shirts have a $10 fee. *Mouth guards are required for each athlete Cost: $205 for entire season **$20 Savings! *includes: All practices, Facility Rental, Coaching Staff, Sports Fees, Tournament Transportation and hotel at the state tournament. *Replacement uniform has a fee of $10. Payment Plan: 1st Payment: $90 due Thursday, August 17 2nd Payment:$57.50 due Thursday, September 21 3rd Payment: $57.50 due Thursday, October 19 Practice Transportation Additional $25 for 1- way practice transportation Additional $50 for 2- way practice transportation SPECIAL OLYMPICS BOWLING Get ready for some strikes, good friends and fun memories, because it is time once again for Bowling! This year, our Special Olympics Bowling program will again be separate from our LEEP League bowling program. This means that Special Olympic Bowlers must have a current Athlete Physical Form on file at LEEP. These forms must be updated every three years and do require a physician s signature. Athletes will not be allowed to participate in the program or competitions without an updated form. Dates: Wednesdays, September 6- November 12, 2017 Limit: 72 Location: Wow! Zone Time: 4:30-5:50 pm Tournament Dates: State- Thursday November 9- Sunday,November 12, 2017 Uniforms: Bowling Shirts will be required for competition. If you don t already have a uniform, make sure to provide your shirt size upon registration. *Replacement uniform shirts have a $10 fee. Cost: $80 for entire season **$35 Savings! *includes: All practices, Facility Rental, Coaching Staff and Sports Fees *Replacement uniform has a fee of $10. Payment Plan: 1st Payment: $40 due Wednesday, September 6 2nd Payment:$20 due Wednesday, October 4 3rd Payment: $20 due Wednesday, November 1 Practice Transportation Additional $25 for 1- way practice transportation Additional $50 for 2- way practice transportation Pick up for bowling will be at Cherry Street Bus Stop at 4:00 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. at MRCI Map Drive. Athletes being picked up at MRCI will be unsupervised until they are picked up by the LEEP van. Drop off for Mankato residents only will be at their individual homes. 2

3 CLUBS AND LEAGUES MAKE YOUR OWN INSTRUMENTS CLUB In this NEW club LEEP staff will show you how to create three musical instruments including a hand drum, rain stick and maracas. These DIY music instruments are a great way to have some crafting fun and may be just the ticket to starting your own band. *Cost of class includes staffing and supplies. Dates: Thursdays, August 10, 17, 24 Time: 5:00-6:00pm Cost: $20 No Transportation $30 with one way transportaion $40 with two way transportation S'MORES TREATS CLUB Do you enjoy S'mores as much as we do here at LEEP? Then join us at LEEP as we learn how to make three amazing treats inspired by the flavor of a warm and gooey delicious S'more. Treats we will make include smore's bars, smore's trifles, and smore's cheesecake! *Cost of club includes staffing and supplies. Dates: Mondays, August 14, 21, 28 Time: 5:00-6:00pm Cost: $20 no transportation $30 with one way transportation $40 with two way transportation VOLUNTEER AT LEEP 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 office for a relaxing hour and a half of folding and tabbing newsletters. Invite a friend or two! Monday, August 14, :00am-12:30pm 12:30pm-2:00pm 2:00pm-3:30pm LEEP Board Room 929 N 4th Street Mankato, MN Call the LEEP Office at to sign-up! WALKING CLUB AT SIBLEY PARK Soak in the sun in during the last few weeks of summer with your friends and LEEP staff at Sibley Park. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the warm weather while staying active and catching up with friends. Don t forget your walking shoes! Don't let these last few weeks of summer pass you by, register today!*if it is raining we will meet by the Carousel at the River Hills Mall. Please call LEEP Cancellation line to verify location move. Location: Sibley Park (meet by the Playground) Dates: Fridays, August 4, 11, 18 Time: 4:30-5:30pm Limit: 12 Cost: $15 No Transportation $25 with one way transportaion $35 with two way transportation FISHING FRENZY LEEP is headin out to catch the big one! We will be checking out the fishing at Lion's Park on Homestead Road (near MRCI). Participants in this class will need a fishing license (usually free for people w/ disabilities by contacting the MN DNR Office). Bait and poles will be provided. If you have any gear you would like to use, feel free to bring it! Please dress according to the weather and remember to wear sun screen and bug spray. Location: Lion's Park fishing Pier Dates: Fridays, August 4, 11, 18 Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 12 0 no transportation $40 with one way transportation $50 with two way transportation LEEP ADVISORY COUNCIL Next Meeting: Monday, August 7 Time: 6:00-7:00pm Where: LEEP Board Room President: Chris Backes Vice President: Stephanie Mondloch Secretary: Mikayla Vondrak Programs Representative: Lynn Braun Special Olympics Representative: Eugen Kavan Michelle Newton, Belle Hagemeyer, Jacyann Rupp, Christina Miller, Jason Stuehrenberg Want to Join? Contact Adam Kronebusch at or at programs@mankatoleep.org LEAVE A LEGACY is a campaign to inspire people like you to make charitable bequests. Bequests are just one type of "planned gift" a gift that will be distributed sometime in the future to a charity that is meaningful to you. Through LEAVE A LEGACY, people who have made charitable bequests and other types of planned gifts share their experiences in the hope of encouraging others to give. Have you included LEEP in your estate plans? Please share with us your intentions, so we can plan for the future. For more information regarding estate planning, please view 3 or Ann Stewart at acstewart hickorytech.net.

4 NIGHT ACTIVITIES OPEN ACTIVITY NIGHT Tuesday, August 1 LEEP will have all your favorite activities such as karaoke, crafts, board games, Wii games and much more. BINGO AT LEEP Tuesday, August 8 Unwind with us at LEEP with the first bingo night of the month! We will be playing bingo for a new collection of prizes. Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 35 ZUMBA WITH GOLDIE Thursday, August 10 Come one, come all for this great and low impact exercise class. Join Zumba Instructor Goldie Bosard for one hour of music and moves to shake away your stress! HOMEMADE ICE CREAM Tuesday, August 15 Join us at LEEP for some sweet, creamy, melt in your mouth homemade vanilla ice cream. Mmmm! Limit: 35 Cost: $6 BIRTHDAY BASH Thursday, August 17 Calling all August birthdays! Join us at LEEP for a night of fun games, delicious cookies, music and more. August birthdays get in free, so come on over to celebrate YOU! Limit: 35 BINGO IN THE PARK Monday, August 21 Join LEEP at Tourtellotte Park for a fun filled night of Bingo with friends. We will meet in the shelter near the pool. *Event will be moved to LEEP in the event of rain. Location: Tourtellotte Park Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 40 80'S DANCE PARTY Tuesday, August 22 Put on your dancing shoes for this hopping night activity. Come dressed up in your best 80's fashion and be entered to win a prize. Beverages will also be available! Limit: 30 SPA NIGHT Wednesday, August 23 Come to LEEP for a relaxing night in. This night will consist of aromatherapy, massages and some fun yoga poses. As a special treat we wil enjoy some chocolate covered strawberries! Cost: $6 CAMPFIRE COOKOUT Thursday, August 24 Enjoy the crackle of the campfire at Elk's Nature Center as we enjoy a delicious dinner of hot dogs and chips cooked right over the fire. What a great way to spend the evening with friends. (555 Stoltzman Rd) Location: Elk's Nature Center Cost: $6 SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE! MAGNETIC PICTURE FRAMES Monday, August 28 Make a magnetic picture frame for your favorite summer photo and decorate it with lots of fun supplies. ROCK N' ROLL KARAOKE Tuesday, August 29 Rock out at LEEP s Karaoke night! We want to hear your favorite Rock N Roll song and if you do sing you will be entered into a raffle to win a fun prize at the end of the night!we love hearing you sing! DIY FIDGET SPINNERS Wednesday, August 30 Fidget spinners are all the craze right now and they are simple to make. Join us at LEEP to make your own fidget spinner and maybe even a few tricks to show off to friends! Limit: 20 PIZZA PARTY Thursday, August 31 Head over to LEEP for fresh pizza and fun games! Make sure to bring your friends for a fun night in this summer! Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 40 Cost: $6 Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: Phone: info@mankatoleep.org 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 office and fill out our scholarship form before the event and you may be awarded 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 For more information regarding scholarships info@mankatoleep.org or call *All scholarships are given at the discretion of the Executive Director. Scholarships are limited per event. 4

5 SPECIAL EVENTS TRAVIS TRITT AT RIBFEST Thursday, August 3 Calling all Country Music fans! Join LEEP as we watch Travis Tritt perform at the 2017 Ribfest while we enjoy some award winning sticky, spicy ribs at Riverfront Park. *Cost includes staffing, event, drop off transportation and 1 meal. Bring additional money for extra food and/or beverages. Meet at LEEP: 6:00 pm Pickups: Start at 5:00 pm Drop offs: 9:00-10:00pm Cost: $55 VIKINGS TRAINING CAMP Saturday, August 5 The Vikings return for their 52nd year of training camp in Mankato, so let s go out and show them our support! We will be grabbing a quick dinner at a local restaurant before heading over to Blakeslee Stadium to watch the Vikings practice, followed by a fireworks show. *Cost includes staffing, event, drop off transportation, and 1 meal. *Event will include walking. Meet at LEEP: 5:30 pm Pickups: Start at 4:30 pm Drop offs: 10:00-11:00 pm Cost: $40 Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: Phone: info@mankatoleep.org Please note pick up transportation VALLEYFAIR AND SOAK CITY Sunday, August 6 LEEP will be enjoying the beautiful weather with a trip to Valleyfair and Soak City. You can ride the roller coasters, relax on the lazy river, wade into the wave pool, go down the thrilling water slides or just take in the beautiful sunshine. We will be stopping for lunch on the way up. Please bring a towel, sunscreen and a change of clothes. Don t miss out on this exciting trip! *Cost includes staffing, event and drop off transportation, 1 meal and 1 admission ticket. * Event will include walking and standing. Meet at LEEP: 9:00am Pickups: Start at 8:00am Drop offs: 5:00-6:00pm Cost: $100 VINES, WINES AND GOOD TIMES AT INDIAN ISLAND WINERY Saturday, August 12 Join us for a day enjoying trolley rides and music in the vineyard! This event will include a performance from Drive South who will be performing a variety of Bob Dylan, Beatles and Elton John songs. This is sure to be a fun afternoon, so you don t want to miss it!*cost of event includes: staffing, 1 meal, event and drop-off transportation. Meet at LEEP:12:00 pm Pickups: Start at 11:00 am Drop offs: 4:00-5:00pm Cost: $45 WOW! ZONE PIZZA AND BOWLING Sunday, August 13 Grab all your buddies for bowling and pizza at one of our favorite establishments in town! We will be bowling for 1 hour and after we bowl we will dine on some delicious pizza and pop to rebuild our strength. *Cost includes staffing, 1 meal, 1hour of bowling and bowling equipment. Transportation provided for an extra $5 each way- limited spots available- 10 total. Meet at Wow! Zone: 4:00 pm Pickups: Start at 3:00 pm Drop offs: 6:00-7:00pm Limit: 20 5 MINNESOTA STATE FAIR Sunday, August 27 It s time for the Great Minnesota Get Together! The Minnesota State Fair is the highest attended event in Minnesota annually and is sure to have something for all ages and interests! We will enjoy some of the fair's incredible food offerings for lunch as we wallk around and take in the carnival rides, agriculture and farm animals, lots of shows, grandstand events, competitions and contests and so much more! *Cost includes staffing, admission ticket, drop off transportation and 1 meal.*bring extra money for souvenirs and rides* Event will include walking and standing. Meet at LEEP: 10:00 am Pickups: Start at 9:00 am Drop offs: 7:00-8:00 pm Limit: 8 Cost: $85 UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENT RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL Saturday,September 16 Join us for one of the most popular theme weekend events at the Renaissance Festival! Pets and Pirates Day will have pet themed shows like the wiener dog race, pet talent competition and pet costume contest. Not into pets, how about Pirates? Dress up in your your finest pirate and buccaneer costume and enter into the Pirate Costume Contest. You can then give us your best ARRGH and pirate jokes for a chance at winning the title in the Talk Like a Pirate Contest. *Cost includes staffing, 1 admission ticket, 1 meal and drop off transportation. Meet at LEEP: 9:00am Pickups: Start at 8:00am Drop offs: 4:00-5:00pm Cost: $85 5

6 LEEP CALENDAR AUGUST 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 6 Valleyfair and Soak City 9:00 am-5:00 pm 13 Wow! Zone Pizza and Bowling 4:00-6:00 pm 20 Softball and Bocce Ball State Tournament at Bielenberg Sports Complex 27 Minnesota State Fair 10:00 am-7:00 pm 7 Bocce Ball Advisory Council 6:00-7:00 pm 14 Bocce Ball S'mores Treats Club Newsletter Folding 21 S'mores Treats Club Bingo in the Park 28 S'mores Treats Club Magnetic Picture Frames 1 Golf 4:30-6:00 pm Open Activity Night 8 Golf 4:30-6:00 pm Bingo at LEEP 15 Golf 4:30-6:00 pm Homemade Ice Cream 22 80's Dance Party 29 Rock N' Roll Karaoke 2 Softball 9 Softball (Final Payment Due) 16 Softball 23 Spa Night 30 DIY Fidget Spinners 3 Travis Tritt at Ribfest 6:00-9:00 pm 10 Make Your Own Instruments Club Zumba with Goldie 17 Flag Football (First Payment Due) Make Your Own Instruments Club Birthday Bash 24 Flag Football Make Your Own Instruments Club Campfire Cookout 31 Flag Football Pizza Party 4 Walking Club at Sibley Park Fishing Frenzy at Lion's Park 11 Summerfest Ticket Deadline for T-shirt Walking Club at Sibley Park Fishing Frenzy at Lion's Park 18 Summerfest Ticket Deadline for Buffet Walking Club at Sibley Park Fishing Frenzy at Lion's Park 25 LEEP Summer Fest at Franklin Rogers Park 5:00-9:00 pm 5 Viking's Training Camp 5:30 pm-10:00 pm 12 Vines, Wines and Good Times at Indian Island Winery 12:00-4:00 pm 19 Softball and Bocce Ball State Tournament at Bielenberg Sports Complex 26 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. Instagram: leepmankato You Tube: LEEPMankato twitter.com/leepmankato WONDERING IF A PROGRAM IS CANCELLED? Call our Cancellation Line at: For the most up to date information. 6 *Please do not leave a message, they will not be returned at this number.

7 LEEP PAYMENT CHECKLIST AUGUST 2017 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 Date Event Fee X Dates Event Fee Make Your Own Instruments Club $20 / $30 / $40 Thursdays, Aug. 10, 17, 24 NA 8/1 Open Activity Night $3 CL S'mores Treats Club $20 / $30 / $40 Mondays, Aug. 14, 21, 28 NA 8/8 Bingo at LEEP $3 CL Walking Club at Sibley Park $15 / $25 / $35 Fridays, Aug. 4, 11, 18 NA 8/10 Zumba with Goldie $3 LE Fishing Frenzy $30 / $40 / $50 Fridays, Aug. 4, 11, 18 NA 8/15 Homemade Ice Cream $6 LE NA 8/17 Birthday Bash $3 SE 8/3 Travis Tritt at Ribfest $55 / $62 NA 8/21 Bingo in the Park $3 SE 8/5 Vikings Training Camp $40 / $47 NA 8/22 80's Dance Party $3 SE 8/6 Valleyfair and Soak City $100 / $107 $45 / $52 Vines, Wines and Good Times at Indian Island Winery NA 8/23 Spa Night $6 SE 8/12 NA 8/24 Campfire Cookout $6 SE 8/13 Wow! Zone Pizza and Bowling $35 / $40 / $45 NA 8/28 Magnetic Picture Frames $3 SE 8/27 Minnesota State Fair $85 / $92 NA 8/29 Rock N' Roll Karaoke $3 SE 9/16 Renaissance Festival $85 / $92 $205 / $230 / $255 Special Olympics Flag Football Thursdays, Aug. 17- Oct. 29 NA 8/30 DIY Fidget Spinners $3 SO $80 / $105 / $130 Special Olympics Bowling Wednesdays Sept. 6- Nov. 12 NA 8/31 Pizza Party $6 SO Participant's Name: Total Amount Due: Total Credits: 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 financial assistance through a scholarship or to establish a payment plan. * Credit card payments can be processed (with a minimal fee) in the LEEP office during regular business hours. * Pick up transportation for Special events is an additional $7 charge unless otherwise noted. Total Payment: PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! MORE INFO ON THE FRONT PAGE! 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 August 2017 WHAT'S INSIDE Fall Special Olympics August Activities Summer Fest Information Volunteer Opportunities 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: Adam Kronebusch 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