SUMMER PLANNING 2 Table of Contents League Sports...3 Pre-School/ School Age Enrichment...4 School Age Enrichment.5 One Day Wonders...6 Adult Fitness/Enrichment.7 Village of DeForest Park Map...8 Contact Us Information..10 Registration Form..11 Bird Watching Special Event...12
LEAGUE SPORTS PLANNING 3 Summer Baseball & Softball (Ages as of Sept. 1, 2018) Games Start Week of June 4th Blastball (3-4 YRS) - Thursday eve games Introduce your child to baseball through Blastball! Learn the five fundamentals (hitting, throwing, catching, running and fielding). Perfect for small sizes and attention spans! Coed Tball (4-5 YRS) - Monday eve games Games played Monday evenings. You will hear from your coach the end of May in regards to practices. Rookie Girls (6-7 YRS) - Wednesday eve games Games played Wednesday evenings between 5:30 & 6:30, Games start first week of June. You will hear from your coach the end of May in regards to practices. Rookie Boys (6-7 YRS) - Wednesday eve games Games played Wednesday evenings between 5:30 & 6:30, Games start first week of June. You will hear from your coach the end of May in regards to practices. Player Pitch Girls (8, 9, 10 YRS) - Thursday eve games Games played Thursday evenings, Games start first week of June. Player Pitch Boys (8, 9, 10 YRS) - Tuesday eve games Games played Tuesday evenings, Games start first week of June. Dads & Moms: We Need You!! If you choose to head coach, we will credit your recreation account the enrollment fee you paid for your participant to play. Coaches must successfully pass a background check. Please find details of our background check policy on our website. Early Bird Discount: $30 After April 8th: Registration Deadline: May 20 Game Locations: DeForest-Windsor Area Parks Pending Enrollment Games Begin at 5:30pm Head Coaches will be credited their player s fee. Coaches must pass a background check. Spring Soccer League U6 League: 4-5 years old Thursdays, Practice at 5:30pm, Games at 6:00pm U8 League: 5-7 Years old Mondays: Games at 5:30pm April 2nd - May 24th Games are played at various fields in DeForest Early Bird Discount $30. After Registration Deadline Includes Jersey Players must wear shin guards Registration Deadline...February 2nd Head & Assistant Coaches Needed! All teams are coached by volunteer parents. Head Coaches will be credited their player s fee at the end of the season. Coaches must pass a background check.
PRESCHOOL & SCHOOL AGE 4 Under Construction In this hands-on class participants will build and create with a variety of building materials including legos, straws, blocks, cups and more! Each week there will be a new theme and building challenges. DeForest Village Hall Discovery Room Mondays, April 30-May 21 6-9 years old 6:00-6:45pm $30 Reg. Deadline April 23 Story Theater Wear your pajamas! We will jump into books and make them come alive! We've chosen four of the best children's books to bring stories to life! Lots of crafts, fun, and imagination! DMS- Large Group Room Wednesdays, May 2-23 18months-4 years old (with caregiver) 6:15-6:45pm $30 Reg. Deadline April 27 Start Smart Soccer Start Smart Soccer helps kids get ready for organized soccer. Parents need to be on the field with their child at all times. Players need to bring their own shin guards. Each session will be limited to 24 kids. Sign up ASAP!! Conservancy Commons Park Tuesdays April 17-May 22 3 year old (with caregiver) 5:00-5:45pm $35 Reg. Deadline April 8 Paper from Scraps Making paper from stuff! Learn how to make paper. It is simple and easy! You will make paper using what is around the house. We will use dryer lint, dried plant material, spices, and recycled paper scraps. You will make a journal to take home made completely from recycled stuff. DAMS 7/8 Art Room Mondays April 2-23 7-11 yrs 5:45-6:30pm $20 Reg. Deadline... February 26 Spring Dance with Miss Mallory Discovery Dance (3 yrs, 4:30-5:00pm) $45 An introduction to dance & spatial movement centered around fun dance activities to allow dancers to explore their space through creative movement. Discovery Dance (4 yrs, 5:05-5:45pm) $50 An introduction to dance & spatial movement centered around fun dance activities to allow dancers to explore their space through creative movement. Ballet (5-6 yrs, 5:50-6:40pm) $55 Introduction to the position, movements, terms, and ballet etiquette through practicing technique and games. Hip Hop Jazz (7-10 yrs, 6:45-7:35pm) $55 A fun, upbeat fusion of hip hop and jazz movements. DeForest Area Community & Senior Center, Community Room 505 N. Main Street Mondays April 2-May 21 Registration Deadline...March 28 Meet our new dance instructor Miss Mallory. I would like to personally welcome you and your child to our dance program. I am a recent graduate from Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin with a Bachelor s in Social Work and a Dance minor. Growing up, I received my dance training at a local studio in Madison. With my love for dance, I decided to continue on with my training in college. While there, I taught at a local dance studio. For the last two summers, I taught at a nearby community recreational department. My goal this semester is to share the gift of dance to your child. I will provide a fun, supportive, and comfortable learning environment. This learning environment will encourage self-esteem, and will help your child develop a love of and appreciation for the art of dance.
SCHOOL AGE 5 Girls Volleyball Clinic Learn the skills of volleyball with coach E. We will be using games and drills to help your child understand the game. Come join in on the fun. DeForest Area Middle School 7/8 Gym Thursdays April 26-May 31 (April 26 in 5/6 DMS Gym) 3rd-5th Grade 4:00-5:00pm $30 Reg. Deadline April 20 Red Cross Babysitting Become a certified babysitter through this American Red Cross one day clinic where you will learn to care for infants and children, learn about the business of babysitting, how to be a good leader and what to do in an emergency situation. All materials are included. DMS Room 49 11 yrs+ Tuesday, March 27 8:30am-3:30pm 11+ years old $100 Bring a sack lunch Reg. Deadline.. March 20 Intro Jiu Jitsu Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a martial art and combat sport that teaches a smaller person how to defend themselves against a larger adversary by using leverage and proper technique. Strong Hold Athletics Tuesdays, March 6-April 3 (no class March 27) 6-12 years old 6:00-7:00PM Reg. Deadline March 1 Explore Archery Explore Archery is an innovative education program focused on introducing beginners of all ages and abilities to the lifelong sport of archery. This program will be taught by a USA Archery certified instructor and all equipment is provided. http://www.teamusa.org/usa-archery Spring Ahead with an Herb Garden Yahara Park ~ Saturdays May 5-June 2 (No class May 26) 9:00-10:00am ~ 3rd 8th Grade ~ $50 Reg. Deadline: April 15 Using fresh herbs in cooking and salads is an awesome part of spring, summer, and fall seasons. Join us as we plant herbs that you can use through the seasons. We will be decorating, planting, learning how to take care of an herb garden, use them, what they taste like, and recipes to try with your family. DAMS 7/8 Art Room Tuesdays May 1-22 7-11 years old 5:45-6:30 pm $30 Reg. Deadline April 23 Weather Cancellation Notice 608-846-6666 after 3pm www.facebook.com/deforestparkandrec Mad Science From candy science to exploding science to stem science kids will explore, learn and unleash the mad scientist from within! All new experiments! DeForest Community Center Thursdays, May 3-24 (May 24 at DeForest Village Hall) 5:45-6:30 pm 7-12 years old $30 Reg Deadline: April 26 Youth Glass Fusing Discover the creative properties of glass. The first class will be spent making a fused glass magnet and a pendant. Week two students will make a wind chime. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination! Maximum of 14 students per session Sign up soon! DeForest Village Hall Discovery Room Thursdays, May 10-17 6:00-7:00 pm 11-15 years old $35 Reg Deadline: May 3
ONE DAY WONDERS 6 Family Fishing Frenzy Kick back, relax and fish. DNR education fishing anglers will be demonstrating technique, and show you how to fish. Prizes will be awarded for biggest and smallest fish. Poles are provided. Thanks to our Sponsor Yahara Fishing Club! Sunfish Pond (Located on North Side of Windsor Road) Saturday, May 19 3-9 years old 9:00-11:00 am $10 per child Reg. Deadline: May 11 Under the Sea! For this class each child will be painting their own under the sea creature! They will be using acrylic paint on a 16 x 20 canvas. Throughout the painting we will be talking about primary, secondary and complimentary colors. We will also talk about bold, bright, colorful graphics. These paintings turn out colorful and whimsical while being so much fun to do! Each child will take home a masterpiece that they will be excited to show off!! DeForest Community Center Saturday, April 21 5+ years old 1:00-3:00pm Reg. Deadline April 13 Fitness in the Park This one day program will show participants how to properly use the outdoor fitness park at River s Turn Park. After learning how to use the equipment participants will go through a circuit workout that will leave them wanting to come back again for their next workout. Sign up today as spots are limited. River s Turn Park Saturday, May 19 18 yrs+: 8:45-9:45am 12-14 yrs: 10:00-10:45am 15-17 yrs: 11:00am-12:00pm Reg. Deadline May 6 Laser Tag in the Park When the park gets dark, laser tag, s mores and board games wait. Participants will take turns on the laser tag course. While they wait they can enjoy s mores or some fun board games with their family and friends. The event is a perfect Friday night family event. In the case of rain the event will be moved indoors to the Yahara Elementary School gym. Yahara Park Friday, April 20 All Ages 7:30 pm-9:00 pm Toad Abode Frogs, toads, and fun oh my! Join us as we construct and decorate toad houses. Kiddos will learn about toads and get creative making their own toad house to take home. DeForest Community Center Saturday April 14 3-5 years old (with caregiver) 9:30-10:00am 6-9 years old 10:15-11:00am $20 Reg. Deadline April 9 Our Park! Service Day Service crew members will work at a park in the Village of DeForest. Work might include; park clean-up, mulching trees, painting, or planting. Crew should dress appropriately and bring sun block and/or bug spray. We will end the day with a lunch. Park and project will be announced week of. Saturday May 19 11 14 years old 9:00am-12:00pm $15 Reg. Deadline May 11th Follow us on Facebook for updates, reminders and more! Facebook.com/ deforestparkandrec
ADULT PROGRAMMING 7 Tuesday PM Zumba Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music-dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system. Join in on the party! 16 yrs + Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 pm March 6-May 1 (no class March 27) DeForest Area Middle School 7/8 Gym Reg. Deadline March 2 16 yrs + Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00pm Eagle Point Elementary Gym May 8-June 26 (June 12-June 26 at DAHS Wrestling Rm) Reg. Deadline May 4 Alignment Yoga Carolann is a graduate of Alignment Yoga's 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher program and is registered with Yoga Alliance at the 200-RYT level. Carolann teaches gentle, progressive yoga to beginners and experienced yogis seeking a restorative practice. Classes focus on building strength, cultivating balance and inviting relaxation to body and mind. 16 yrs+ Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm DeForest Area Community & Senior Center March 7-April 25 May 2-June 20 (May 30th at DeForest Village Hall) Bring yoga mat Reg. Deadline March 5 & April 30 Pound POUND is a full-body drumming workout that uniquely combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements using lightly weighted exercise drumsticks (Ripstix ) POUND is accessible to all fitness levels. The workout is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to men and women of all ages and abilities. 16 yrs + Tuesdays, 7:15-8:00pm Eagle Point Elementary Gym May 8-June 26 (June 12-June 26 at DAHS Wrestling Room Reg. Deadline... May 1 Flow Yoga Center your body and mind as you flow into a new week. An invigorating combination of yoga poses to build strength, flexibility, and awareness. Flow yoga will focus on aligning body and breath to get you going and flowing into the new week. Connie will be leading the class and is a certified yoga instructor with her 200 CYT certificate. 16 yrs+ DeForest Village Hall-Commons, Bring yoga mat & water Sundays, 6:15-7:15pm March 4-May 6 (no class March 24 & April 1) Reg. Deadline March 1 Sundays, 6:15-7:15pm May 13-June17 Reg. Deadline May 10 Kettlebell AMPD Kettlebell AMPD takes heart-pumping music and your favorite kettlebell moves and combines them into 45 minutes of calorie torching fun! Each song will focus on a main area, while still maintaining a whole body workout. 16 yrs+ Thursdays, 6:15-7:00pm DeForest Area Middle School 7/8 Gym March 1 April 26 (no class March 29), Bring yoga mat. Reg. Deadline:.. February 26 Insanity LIVE Join Lezlie for a 40 minute, fast paced, heart racing workout that pushes you to find your own Level 10. With plenty of modifications to support any fitness level, Lezlie shares her energy to help you dig deep and get the best workout you can get! 16 yrs+ Tuesdays, 7:15-8:00pm DeForest Area Middle School 7/8 Gym March 6 May 1st (no class March 27) Reg. Deadline March 2 16 yrs+ Thursdays, 6:15-7:00pm Yahara Elementary School Gym May 3-June 21 (June 7-June 21 at DAHS-Wrestling Room) Reg. Deadline April 30th Tree Care Workshop With Arbor Day right around the corner learn how to select the best tree species, what to look for in tree s growth structure before purchasing a tree, how to plant (bare root, containerized and B&B), tree care and pruning basics. This program is funded in part by a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Urban Forestry Grant and taught by a certified arborist from Wachtel Tree Science and Service. All participants are entered to win a free tree and will be eligible to purchase tress from the Village s nursery at wholesale costs. 18 yrs+ Saturday, April 21 9:00-11:00am Village Hall, Commons $Free Reg. Deadline April 15
8 Find this map on our website at www.vi.deforest.wi.us or pick one up at Village Hall, 120 S. Stevenson Street.
9 AROUND TOWN See the Village of DeForest Website for information on Hiking Ice Fishing Ice Rinks Sledding Snowshoe Trails www.vi.deforest.wi.us Great for busy schedules, can be used at all adult fitness classes! Busy Schedule? Try our Fit Pass Sample Don t sign up for just one fitness class, try them all! Work out when it fits your schedule.
10 facebook.com/deforestparkandrec Program Registration Registration forms are available on our website www.vi.deforest.wi.us or at Village Hall, 120 S Stevenson St Three Methods: Online Mail or Walk-In Registration Form (120 S Stevenson St) You Snooze You Lose Nothing cancels a good class quicker than everyone waiting until the last minute to register. If there are not enough registrants by a certain date, the program may be cancelled. Registering on the day of the class will not save the class. Please register by the registration deadline! After Hours Drop Box (120 S. Stevenson Street). Register Online! Three easy steps to get you started! Why Register Online? Convenient 24/7 Flexibility to register and pay at your convenience. Easy Kelli Bialkowski bialkowskik@vi.deforest.wi.us Create an account, choose your programs, and register. Saves Time In less than five minutes you can setup your account and enroll in a program. Environment Make less trips to register inperson, and save paper. Reese MacAskill macaskillr@vi.deforest.wi.us
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12 Get to know your park and rec department, the benefits are endless In a nationwide study on the benefit of local recreation and park services, Pennsylvania State University shared the following: The vast majority of the American public uses local recreation and park services. Park and playground use is the most common use. Park and recreation service use continues through the life cycle. Recreational participation declines with age but park use does not. The majority of people that do not use parks and recreation services still perceive substantial benefit from them. Local parks and recreation are associated with a sense of community.