Day Camp & aCtivity GuiDe

Spring/Summer 2011

InSIde:Ancient Oaks

Camp Zone

Music & Arts

Proctor

RiverPlex

Zoo Camp

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Peoria Park District

• EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Register in person by April 8, 2011 and receive 10% off each child.• MULTIPLE CHILD DISCOUNT: After April 8, register one child at full price and get a 5% discount for each additional child.Camp discounts are not available online.• AVOID A PAYMENT CRUNCH: Take advantage of our scheduled plan that allows you to spread out camp payments between now and May 27.

REfUND POLICIESThe Park District must receive a written request to drop or transfer at least two business days in advance of the first program date. No refunds will be issued after that time. A $5.00 service charge is made for each session dropped or transferred. • SUMMER CAMP REfUNDS: The above policy is in effect through 5/27/11. After this date, the Park District must receive written notice of a camp cancellation at least two business days in advance of the camp start date.

No FULL refunds will be issued; registrants will receive a 50% refund for each camp session dropped.

fEESNOTE: Fees are listed as: R = Resident (of Park District) and NR = Non-resident. The Resident fee is paid by those who live/pay taxes within Park District boundaries. If you are a resident, your property tax bill will have a line for “Pleasure Driveway and Park District of Peoria.” If you have questions regarding if you are a resident, call 688-3667.

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CAMPZONE: AgES 6-12Steve Montez, 681-2865 or smontez@peoriaparks.orgsummertime fun for the kids, convenient for the parents ... the way it should be! we have more fun than ever, mixing the best of past camp activities with new ideas to make this year’s program legit. Fun, non-competitive action themes, with activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts, nature programs, fishing, special events, family nights, weekly swimming, and road trips (special trips). CampZone Camps are for boys and girls ages 6-12. Camp runs for ten (10) one-week sessions and meets Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Extended CampZone Care hours are 6:45 am to 8:30 am and 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. CampZone T-Shirt, Extended care and special trip admissions are included in your fee. Campers must bring their own lunch. fees-R/NR: $101/$112

Week Code Dates CampZone Themes Special trip1 46893 June 6-10 game Day Movie

2 46894 June 13-17 Nature wonders (The Environment)

swimming: Lake storey

3 46895 June 20-24 The wayback Machine w.H. sommer Park

4 46896 June 27-July 1 Art Adventures (Art week) TBA

5 46897 July 5-8 walking on the Moon Lakeview Planetarium

6 46898 July 11-15 wizard school Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows

7 46899 July 18-22 sports spectacular Peoria Chiefs game

8 46900 July 25-29 super soaker safari (water week)

swimming: splashdown

9 46901 August 1-5 All star summer games Bowling

10 46902 August 8-12 summer’s Excellent Adventures

To be voted on by all campers

CAMPZONE/EARLY LEARNERS: AgES 4-5Steve Montez, 681-2865 or smontez@peoriaparks.orgCome join us for Early Learners, a half-day preschool program. games, crafts, playtime, lead-up sport activities, and new friends make learning fun and natural. Our activities focus on socialization, and early childhood motor development. Camp runs Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to Noon. Pick one of two locations: glen Oak Park Pavilion (glen Oak) or Franciscan Recreation Complex (FRC).Weekly fee-R/NR: $55/$63

Week Glen Oak FRC Dates CampZone/Early Learners Theme1 46903 46913 June 6-10 Rhyme Time

2 46904 46914 June 13-17 Alphabet soup

3 46905 46915 June 20-24 www (wacky water week)

4 46906 46916 June 27 - July 1 Imagine That!

5 46907 46917 July 5-8 Yankee Doodle Dandy (no camp on July 4)

6 46908 46918 July 11-15 wizard Park

7 46909 46919 July 18-22 Dinosaur Park

8 46910 46920 July 25-29 Christmas in July

9 46911 46921 August 1-5 On the Farm

10 46912 46922 August 8-12 what I Like About summer

fINE ARTS CAMPS: AgES 7-12Linda Elegant Huff, 681-2861 or lhuff@peoriaparks.orgKellar Primary School* franciscan Recreation Complex (46923, 46933, 46941)

Let your imagination run free with hands-on activities in the fine arts designed to challenge your creative skills. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from the program site and to some special event sites. Campers should bring their own sack lunch. Drinks and snacks are provided. Camp fee includes all supplies, field trips, and swimming once a week. Dress for a mess. Camps meet Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Extended Camp care is available from 7:00-8:30 am and 3:30-5:00 pm at an additional cost of $12 per child per week and a separate registration.

fee-R/NR: $100/$116 (**42931 fee-R/NR: $80/93)

Code Extended Care Dates Themes

46923 46924 June 6-10

Art Exploration for Kids*– Art “sampler class” where kids will explore three different art mediums in this session with a different project each day.

46925 46926 June 13-17

Camp Young At Art – Learn to draw, paint and mold the world around you in the great outdoors. Art gallery field trip.

46927 46928 June 20-24

The Master’s Studio – Create, sculpt, design and print your own masterpieces using a variety of media. Field trip to the Art gallery.

46935 46936 June 27 - July 1

Camp Rah! Rah! – Learn cheerleading skills and pompon dance routines. New this year: you’ll learn a Flags routine taught by Illini Flags Captain. You’ll perform at the Chiefs game on 7/3 at 6:30 pm.

46931 46932 July 5-8

Camp Picture Perfect**– (No camp on July 4) Learn the art of photography taking pictures of animals, nature, and friends. Two field trips to the Riverfront and the Zoo.

46933 46934 July 11-16

The Pottery Studio*– Our staff will teach you to paint, glaze and fire green ware pieces. Art gallery field trip.

46935 46936 July 18-22

Camp Puppetstuff – No strings attached! well, maybe just a few! Learn everything about puppetry. Make your own puppets and learn how to operate them, write a play script, build the stage and present the show on the last day of camp.

46937 46938 July 25-29

Camp Hocus Pocus – Led by a professional magician, you’ll learn how to perform a large variety of magic with playing cards, money, rope and other common items, make special hands-on magic projects, and learn how to use professional stage magic props. The best magic instruction in the area! soon you’ll be amazing your friends and family! You’ll demonstrate your skills with a close-up and stage magic show on the last day. All supplies included.

46939 46940 Aug. 1-5 Sculpting Your World – Learn the art of sculpture using a variety of media including clay, paper, and wire to create your art designs. Art gallery field trip.

46941 46942 Aug. 8-12

NEW! glee*– Join our “glee Club” as we learn your favorite songs and dances from your favorite show and perform them for your parents and friends on the last day of camp.

CAMP ONSTAgE: AgES 6-13Linda Elegant Huff, 681-2861 or lhuff@peoriaparks.orgPerforming Arts Camp for Boys and girlsLakeview Park, Owens CenterCome join the cast and crew of Peoria’s premier performing arts camp. Our talented staff and special “guest stars” will instruct you in drama, dance, and musical skills while you and your fellow campers write your own play to be performed at the glen Oak Park Amphitheatre. Other exciting camp activities include set and costume design, make-up skills, swimming and games. Hope to see you – ON sTAgE! Camp fee includes costumes, make-up, cast shirt, and swimming once a week. Campers should bring a sack lunch. Drinks and snacks are provided. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from camp and the Amphitheatre performances.Camp runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee-R/NR: $193/$223 (* $173/$200)Extended Camp Care: supervision is available at camp from 7:00-8:30 a.m. and 3:30-5:00 p.m. each day at an additional cost of $24 per session per child. Parents are responsible for transportation.

Code Extended Care Code Session Dates

46943 46944 session I June 13-24 – Performance night June 27, rain date June 28

46945 46946 session II July 5-15 (no camp July 4)* – Performance night July 18, rain date July 19

46947 46948 session III July 25-Aug. 5 – Performance night Aug. 8, rain date Aug. 9

Partially sponsored by a grant from the

Community Children’s Theatre will hold auditions for their summer musical, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” directed by Mary Ellen Ulrich on Friday, May 13, at 5:00 pm and saturday, May 14 at 10:00 am at st. Paul’s Episcopal Church for participants ages 8-18. There is no fee to audition. Performance dates are July 7-10. For more details call 681-2861. Prepare a song to sing, not from this show. There is a $10 fee for cast members.

BANDLearn to play the Blues, Dixieland, swing and Jazz under the direction of Peggy Bonner.M: percussion Tu: woodwinds W: brass Th & f: full band

Code Group Time46950 Jump start - no

experience necessary

9:00-9:30 am

46951 Blue Notes - one year of experience

9:30-10:15 am

46952 Tempos - two or more years

10:15-11:00 am

46953 Jam session (Jazz Band) - advanced students

11:00-noon

Senior Summer Band High school students (those entering 9th grade included).

Rehearsals will be held at first Baptist Church on Lake street on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Code Group Time46954 senior summer

Band7:00 - 9:00 pm

ORCHESTRALearn the music of the great composers as well as contemporary, folk and patriotic works. Directed by Laurel Filzen Etzel. M: violins Tu: violas W: cellos Th & f: full orchestra

Code Group Time46949 suite start – no

experience necessary

9:00-9:30 am

46956 gold Notes – one year experience

9:30-10:15 am

46955 Allegros – two or three years

10:15-11:00 am

46957 studio session – advanced students

11:00-noon

Partially sponsored by a grant from the

SUMMER BAND & ORCHESTRA: AgES 8-18Linda Elegant Huff, 681-2861 or lhuff@peoriaparks.orgThe summer will be HOT! HOT! HOT! as we play tunes from “south of the Border. we’ll be performing 6/13 through 7/28. we’ll perform at west Peoria Parade on 7/4, Brown-Bag-It on 7/22, shoppes at grand Prairie, Youth Jazz Festival on 7/28, Illinois state Fair on 8/20. No class on July 4.

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Week Code Extended Care Date Themes

1 46958 46969 May 31 - June 3

Summer fun at Sommer Park: Let the fun begin at sommer Park! start the week off learning about the park and other fun activities on site. (No camp 5/30)

2 46959 46970 June 6-10

Living History: step back in time & learn about Illinois History. Learn about Native Americans & prairie pioneers. Enjoy learning about blacksmithing and animal care & have fun with hayrack rides. Free Admission to the Pimiteoui Pow wow June 11-12

3 46960 46971 June 13-17

Holiday Hoopla: we may not get snow in June but we’ll have our annual snowball contest and other holiday fun in the sun. Campers and staff enjoy dressing up for the different holidays.

4 46961 46972 June 20-24

Wacky Water Week I: If you love water, this week is for you. Enjoy the week with plenty of water games and sink your favorite counselors in the dunk tank.

5 46962 46973 June 27 - July 1

Red, White & Blue: Join us for a sparking, colorful patriotic week with crackling crafts, sizzling activities, parade and a Friday afternoon cook-out.

ANCIENT OAKS DAY CAMP: AgES 5-13Tom Miller, 691-6295 or tmiller@peoriaparks.orgSommer Park 6329 N. Koerner Rd, Edwards (Conveniently located near Shoppes at grand Prairie / Charter Oak Road)

Ancient Oaks Day Camp is all about having fun and educational experiences in the great outdoors. weekly themes reflect on a variety of fun events and plenty of hands-on activities. Located on 320 acres, sommer Park consists of woods, open fields, hiking trails, ponds and a neighborhood park. Camp tours available by appointment. Ancient Oaks Day Camp is the best place to be this summer. we’re celebrating 41 years of memories for children and adults.

» Lunch: we do not provide lunch, but rather make available refrigeration for your child’s sack lunch from home. Campers may bring money to buy drinks or snacks during their afternoon break.

» Camp/Park Volunteers: we are looking for a limited number of 14- and 15-year-olds interested in volunteering at Ancient Oaks Day Camp, located at sommer Park during the camp season. All applicants will be interviewed to determine their suitability for the job. Tasks range from being a camp counselor’s assistant to helping in the office. Applicants need to apply to the Peoria Park District Volunteer Coordinator at the glen Oak Pavilion (681-2822).

» Ancient Oaks Camp Extended Care: If the camp time (8:30 am-4:00 pm) does not fit your work/personal schedule, supervision is available at camp from 7:00-8:30 am and 4:00-5:30 pm. Cost is $15 per week per child. Parents are responsible for transportation.

fee-R/NR: $105/$125

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Week Code Extended Care Date Themes

6 46963 46974 July 5-8

Camp Cooking: If you enjoy eating then you’ll enjoy cooking different kinds of foods-from oven cooking to hot campfire pies. Learn about food safety and create the AODC cookbook. (No camp 7/4)

7 46964 46975 July 11-15

Silly Sports: Be a part of the team as campers participate in sport-related events such as paper airplane contest, rock-paper-scissors and the camp favorite-Medic.

8 46965 46976 July 18-22

KaBOOM/KerSPLAT: Enjoy being an Artist, scientist or an Artscitologist in the great outdoors. Try your hand at some exciting science experiments.

9 46966 46977 July 25-29

Wacky Water Week II: You enjoyed it in June so let’s have it again with a week of water fun.

10 46967 46978 August 1-5

Awesome Animal Adventures: Learn about different animals found in the park and at home and make some fun animal crafts. get a close up view of different animals & learn how to care for them.

11 46968 46979 August 8-12

Campers’ Choice: Enjoy the last week at camp by participating in all the outdoor activities that you will miss once school starts. Campers choose their activities from ones they had fun doing this summer.

ALL CHILDREN ARE WELCOME AT PPD CAMPSIf you are the parent of a child with a learning disability, behavior disorder, ADHD, autism or a more severe disability, the Heart of Illinois special Recreation Association (HIsRA) invites you to call.

Upon reviewing your child’s needs, HIsRA’s qualified staff will work to integrate campers, adapt certain activities and even provide additional staff so that your child will thrive in a mainstream camp setting.

HIsRA can be reached at 691-1929.

ZOO CAMP 2011 BACK TO BASICS – gRADES K-8At Peoria Zoo, 2218 N. Prospect Road in glen Oak Park Education Department: 686-3365, ext. 3513Think you know all the essentials about animals? want to test yourself? Join us this summer and investigate what makes an animal an animal. Camp fees include a “zoo-riffic” t-shirt and group picture of the campers. what better way to spend the summer and explore amazing animals!

Each program has been tailored to specific age groups and contains the following topics: Animal safari, science Experiments, Crafts, Fun Fables and stories, and Fun and games. Each Zoo camper will be experiencing a program especially designed to meet the needs, interests and expectations appropriate to their age and developmental stage, so it is important that the age guidelines are followed. Please do not request to enroll children in other age categories.

» Registration is required. To register, please call 686-3365 ext. 3513. Programs will fill quickly and are on a first come, first served basis.

» Registration fees are non-refundable. The Zoo reserves the right to cancel programs with insufficient registration. A full refund will be given for program cancellations.

» Programs are held rain or shine. » snacks and beverages will be provided. Campers in sessions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 will need to bring a sack lunch.

Age Dates Time FeeKindergarten (Session 1)Zookids who are five years old or who will be entering kindergarten. snack and drink provided

June 6-10 9:00 am – noon $90 members$110 non-members

first grade (Session 2)Zookids who will be entering first grade. snack and drink provided

June 13-17 9:00 am – noon $90 members$110 non-members

Second/Third grade (Sessions 3 and 7)(2 sessions to choose from)Zookids who will be entering grades 2-3. Bring a sack lunch, drinks provided.

June 20-24OrJuly 25-29

9:00 am – 2:00 pm

9:00 am – 2:00 pm

$100 members$120 non-members

fourth/fifth grade (Sessions 4 and 6)Zookids who will be entering grades 4-5. Bring a sack lunch, drinks provided.

June 27-July 1OrJuly 18-22

9:00 am – 2:00 pm $100 members$120 non-members

Sixth/Seventh/Eighth grade (Session 5)Zookids who will be entering grades 6-8. Bring a sack lunch, drinks provided.

July 11-15 9:00 am – 3:30 pm $110 members$130 non-members

Kindergarten/first grade (Session 8)Zookids who will be entering kindergarten or first grade. snack and drink provided

August 1-5 9:00 am – noon $90 members$110 non-members

VIsIT OUR wEBsITE AT www.PEORIAZOO.ORg

Proctor Center, 309 S. DuSable Jonelle McCloud, 673-9183 or jmccloud@peoriaparks.org

SPRINg BREAK BASKETBALL CAMP: AgES 8-14

Instruction will include shooting, dribbling, passing and defense. In addition to the basketball instruction, prominent speakers are brought in. Past speakers included Larry Ivory from the Black Chamber of Commerce and ICC head coach Tony wysinger. A t-shirt and certificate will be given to all participants of the camp. fee-R/NR: $30/$45

Code Dates Time46431 M-F: 4/4-4/8 9:00 am - noon

PROCTOR SUMMER fUN ACADEMYAre you looking for something new and exciting for the summer? Proctor Recreation Center’s summer Fun Academy is the place to be! This academy is like no other! In addition to the great field trips every Friday, your child will experience an abundance of knowledge combining classes and recreation. A typical day includes out-of-the-box teaching in the areas of Math, science and Reading in the morning and a combination of sports and extracurricular activities in the afternoon. sports help children develop physical and mental skills, get exercise, have fun and learn to play as part of a team while the classes keep their brains alive and engaged for the summer. Lunch is included in the camp as well as an afternoon snack. Children are grouped according to age. Camp hours are from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Extended hours available at an additional cost if needed. scholarships available for those who qualify. fee: $160 for 4 weeks

Code Session Date47107 session I June 13-July 8

(No camp July 4)

47108 session II July 11- August 5

BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT THE PEORIA ZOO ARE WILD!Call 686-3365, ext. 3513

PARTY BASICS: All Zoo parties include invitations, a coordinator to run the party, cake, punch, plates, cups, napkins, and a visit from our animal ambassadors. All prices include admission for up to 15 people. Additional children are $10/each; additional adults are $8.50. A $30 deposit is required. Choose from one of these options:• ZOOPER BIRTHDAY PACKAgE ($150): You get a private room for 1.5 hours, party basics (listed above) plus zoo games and a t-shirt for the birthday child. Ideal for ages 4-7.

• ZOOPER DOOPER BIRTHDAY PACKAgE ($175): You get a private room for 1.5 hours, party basics (listed above) and a behind the scenes tour of the sea Lion Room and the kitchen. Ideal for ages 8 and up.• AfRICA! PACKAgE ($200): You get a private room in Africa overlooking the giraffe yard for 2 hours, party basics (listed above), plus a tour of the Zoo and a t-shirt for the birthday child. Ideal for all ages.• ZOOMOBILE BIRTHDAYS: If you can’t come to the Zoo, invite the Zoo to you! Birds, snakes, rabbits, and more can come to your birthday celebration. Costs start at $100; prices are adjusted for travel outside Peoria and number of participants.

Lots of FUN at Proctor!

SPRINg BREAK CAMP AT THE RIVERPLEx: AgES 5-12Andrea Steffens, 282-1508 or asteffens@peoriaparks.orgOur trained staff will provide a variety of activities ... games, arts and crafts, time to play in the AquaPlex and much more! Bring your own lunch and drink and we will provide an afternoon snack and drink. space is limited, so sign up today! Camp runs from 7:00 am - 5:30 pm. Min/Max: 5-30

Daily fee-Member/Resident/Non-Resident: $30/$32/$34

All five Days fee-M/R/NR: $140/$150/$160

Code Day-Date46198 M: 4/4

46199 Tu: 4/5

46200 w: 4/6

46201 Th: 4/7

46202 F: 4/8

46203 All 5 days

PEORIA AREA WATER WIZARDS (PAWW)Coach Ivan Borissov: 712-7299

Join the PAww swim club and get lots of practice time at Central Park Pool, a facility that has been recently renovated to meet current UsA swimming depth standards. The program emphasizes training, techniques and teamwork and offers some of the most experienced coaches in the area.

PAww has over 250 swimmers ranging in age from 5 years to college age. swimmers are divided into six groups according to age and ability. All levels of swimmers are welcome to join the team at any time during the season. Visit www.PAww.org

Also, check out www.riverplex.org or the April issue of the Playbook for RiverPlex SUmmER CAmP information!