Wiggles & Giggles Ages 3-5 October 2015 April 2016 This is the perfect class for young children to learn and interact with their peers. We will make crafts, sing lots of songs, read books and play games! Your child will experience group interaction, as well as develop social and school readiness skills. Register in the office or online. Pre-Registration is required. The cost is. Ages 3-5 Tuesdays Ron Diehl Center October 6: The Runaway Pumpkin November 3: The Thankful Tree December 1: I m A Little Snowman January 5: Snow or No? February 2: Musical Hearts March 1: Dr. Seuss Birthday April 5: Hooray, It s Earth Day!
Cooking Classes 2nd-5th Grade October 2015 April 2016 October Fall Fiesta Tuesday, October 13th Join us as we make salsa, enchiladas & churros! November Thanksgiving Treats Tuesday, November 10th Learn to make yummy Thanksgiving treats including turkey rice krispie treats, candy corn pretzels and mini apple pies! December Chillin Ice Cream Party Tuesday, December 8th We will be making brownie delights, homemade ice cream sandwiches, and Belgium Waffle ice cream sandwiches! January Super Bowl Snacks Tuesday, January 12th Come join us to learn how to make a few Super Bowl favorites before the big game! Football pretzel sticks, stuffed pizza rolls, and bacon wrapped smokies. February Pizza Party! Tuesday, February 16th Learn how to enjoy pizza in new ways! We will be making pizzadillas, lunch box pizzas, and s mores pizza. March All About Fruit Tuesday, March 8th Spend the afternoon learning to make these yummy snacks with fruit. We will make strawberry frozen yogurt, mini fruit pizzas and peach cobbler. April Oreo Explosion Tuesday, April 19th Who doesn't love Oreos? Join us in making three recipes with Oreos as the main ingredient: Cups of dirt, Oreo truffles and cookies & cream muddy buddies. Online Registration Available!
Craft Classes K-5th Grade October 2015 April 2016 October Popsicle Stick Magnets Tuesday, October 20th 3:30 4:30 pm November Wreath of Thanks Tuesday, November 17th December Tie-Dye Ornaments Tuesday, December 15th January Snow Globes Tuesday, January 19th February Valentine s Day Frame Tuesday, February 9th March Stamped St. Patrick s Day Shirt Tuesday, March 15th Please bring your own t-shirt. April Paint Your Own Birdhouse Tuesday, April 26th Online Registration Available!
Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Walk Save the Date! Our annual Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Walk will be held Sunday, November 8th at 1 pm. All ages welcome and prizes will be awarded. There is no fee to participate. Registration will begin at noon, at the Effingham Performance Center parking lot.
Youth Programs Basketball It s time to register for basketball! We offer programs for kids from 1st 8th grades. Fees for the basketball program are In District: $30, Out of District: $62, and Instructional Leagues are $5 less. A late fee of $10 will be issued to registrations received after October 23rd. Register in the office or online. The Devon Wear Poland Scholarship Fund is available for individuals who need assistance with fees. Instructional League 1st & 2nd Grade Boys This is a league designed to introduce basketball to the boys. Instruction on dribbling, shooting, passing and defense is given, followed by game play. There are three 45-minute sessions played each Tuesday evening with a rotating schedule. Beginning November 3 Tuesday Evenings $25 In-District, $57 Out-of-District Instructional League 1st & 2nd Grade Girls This is a league designed to introduce basketball to the girls. Instruction on dribbling, shooting, passing and defense is given, followed by game play. There are three 45-minute sessions played each Tuesday evening with a rotating schedule. Beginning November 3 Tuesday Evenings $25 In-District, $57 Out-of-District Boys League 3rd & 4th Grade Boys league will play with lowered rims (9 foot). Games are played on Thursday evenings. Beginning November 12 Thursday Evenings $30 In-District, $62 Out-of-District Boys League 5th & 6th Grade Competitive competition offered. Games are played on Saturday mornings with a rotating schedule. Rims are set at regulation height. Beginning November 14 Saturday Mornings $30 In-District, $62 Out-of-District Girls League 3rd & 4th Grade Girls league will play with lowered rims (9 foot) and with a women s basketball. Games are played on Thursday evenings. Beginning November 12 Thursday Evenings $30 In-District, $62 Out-of-District Girls League 5th & 6th Grade Competitive competition offered. Games are played on Saturday mornings with a rotating schedule. Rims are set at regulation height. Beginning November 14 Saturday Mornings $30 In-District, $62 Out-of-District Co-Ed League 7th & 8th Grade This league begins in December. Games are played on Saturday mornings with a rotating schedule. Beginning December 5 Saturday Mornings $30 In-District, $62 Out-of-District
Adult Programs Basketball Men s Leagues Saturday Night Men s League and Men s 35 & Older League begin in November and run through March. Men s 35 & Older League plays on Sunday nights. Tuesday Night Men s League begins in January and runs through March. Call the office if you are interested in forming a team. Volleyball Women s Volleyball Serve em up and Slam em Down. This league begins in November and runs through March. Games are played on Wednesday evenings. Games are one hour in length. Monday Night & Friday Night Co-ed Volleyball Bump, Set and Spike for a competitive, yet recreational season of volleyball. Both of these leagues begin in November and run through March. Get a team together and join us! Yoga Use yoga to achieve mental, physical and spiritual balance. Yoga uses movement, breath, posture, relaxation and meditation in order to establish a healthy, vibrant and balance approach to living. Yoga is distinctly different from other forms of exercise generating motion without causing strain and imbalances in the body. With proper practice, hatha yoga helps develop balance, strength and flexibility while having no negative effects on either the inner or outer body. Monday Evenings Nancy Liss 5:45-6:45 pm $6.00/Class Zumba Party yourself into shape by coming to Zumba with Kelly. Zumba is Latin inspired dances combined with fitness moves to strengthen and tone your entire body. Thursday Evenings Kelly Schottman 5:30-6:15 pm $5.00/Class Insanity INSANITY LIVE is challenging, group-focused athletic training, cardio conditioning and total body strength drills, designed for people of all levels! Moves are easy to follow-but the workout will challenge you and get you into the best shape of your life. Thursday Evenings Stacy Nelson 7:15-8:15 pm $5.00/Class
Scholarship Programs Scholarships Available The Devon Poland Wear Scholarship Fund All prospective participants with financial needs are eligible to apply for individual assistance, but we cannot guarantee that every request will be honored. Scholarships are based on the reduced/ free lunch program in the public school system. Scholarships are limited to first come, first serve. Providing false or incomplete information on the application WILL result in disqualification. Scholarship Guidelines Partial scholarships are available on the basis of financial need. We ask that the participant s parent/guardian pay a portion 50% of the program fee. We will allow a limited amount of scholarships for each program. These are based on first come, first serve. Scholarships are available for the program fee only It is not for any other expenses the participant may incur. You must meet the scholarship qualifications in order to apply for assistance. The qualifications are as follows: -If the participant receives a free lunch at school, you may qualify for a 50% reduction in the tuition fee. - The participant and parent and/or legal guardian must live within Effingham Park District. Scholarship forms must be completed in full and returned with the completed program registration form and the Status Notification Letter from the school verifying that you do receive free/reduced lunch. If your request is granted, you will be notified by letter or email of your scholarship amount and your remaining balance. Upon receiving your award notification, you will be asked to pay the remaining portion to secure a spot in the program before the beginning date of the program. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, you may download it from our website: www.effinghamparkdistrict.org. The Teutopolis Knights of Columbus Scholarship This organization has generously donated funds to cover any person attending one of the Effingham Park District s Special Needs Programs.
Special Needs Programs Children & Adults The Effingham Park District sponsors four different sports for children and adults with disabilities. The sports offered include Kickball, Basketball, Volleyball, and Baseball. These programs provide the full benefit of league participation in an athletic environment structured for individuals with disabilities to succeed. We use the same equipment, have t-shirts or pullover pinnies, and play in an athletic venue. A buddy system will be in place for all players when there is a need. We team up the player with a volunteer who provides help where needed during the game. Ultimately, the goal of participating in the sport, is to get to experience the joy of teamwork, the thrill of the crowd cheering him or her, and the pride that comes from earning awards for a job well done. Anyone with a physical or intellectual disability who cannot safely or successfully participate in the traditional sport are eligible to participate. Bowling is also offered as a program activity during the month of March. Kickball Join us for the fun sport of kickball in September. We will have a great time! We will play outside on the Gene Niccum Diamond at Community Park. Adults: Tuesdays at 6 and 7 pm September: 8, 15, 22, 29 Volleyball A great indoor sport for everyone. Skills will be introduced, practiced, then game play. Saturdays: February 6, 13, 20, 27 1-2 pm & 2-3 pm Kindergarten- Adult Ron Diehl Recreation Center Basketball Skills and Drills will be given the first part of each session. We will then break into our teams and play ball! Saturdays: December 5, 12, 19 January: 9, 16, 23 1-2 pm & 2-3 pm Kindergarten Adult Ron Diehl Recreation Center Bowling We will meet at Pagel s Silver Dollar Lanes on Mondays in March and bowl 2-3 games. Please register at the park office before the first session. Mondays: March 7, 14, 21, 28 3:30-5 pm Kindergarten Adult $5/2 games & shoes
Registration 2015/2016 Name: Wiggles & Giggles 3:30-4:30 PM Craft Class 3:30-4:30 PM Ages 3-5 K-5th Grade RCT # RCT # The Runaway Pumpkin Oct. 6 The Thankful Tree Nov. 3 I m a Little Snowman Dec. 1 Snow or No? Jan. 5 Musical Hearts Feb. 2 Dr. Seuss Birthday Mar. 1 Hooray, It s Earth Day! Apr. 5 Popsicle Stick Magnets Oct. 20 Wreath of Thanks Nov. 17 Tie-Dye Ornaments Dec. 15 Snow Globes Jan. 19 Valentine s Day Frame Feb. 9 St. Patrick s Day Shirt Mar. 15 Paint Your Own Birdhouse Apr. 26 Cooking Class 3:30-4:30 PM 2nd 5th Grade RCT # Fall Fiesta Oct. 13 Thanksgiving Treats Nov. 10 Chillin Ice Cream Party Dec. 8 Save Time, Register ONLINE! Super Bowl Snacks Jan. 12 Pizza Party Feb. 16 All About Fruit Mar. 8 Oreo Explosion Apr. 19