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PEORIA PARK DISTRICT • SPRING/SUMMER 2013

INSIDE:ANCIENT OAKS • CAMP ONSTAGE • CAMP ZONE • FINE ARTS • PAWW • PROCTOR • RIVERPLEX • SUMMER BAND & ORCHESTRA • ZOO CAMP • YOUR REGISTRATION FORM • AND MORE!

Day Camp & Activity Guide

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 our 42nd season of memories for children and adults.

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.Camp Fee-R/NR: $113 /$133

SENSE OF WONDERS GROUP: AGES 4-5This is a half-day session from 8:30 am-noon each dayCamp Fee-R/NR: $56.50/$66.50

Week Code Dates3 55302 June 17-21

6 55305 July 8-12

9 55309 July 29-August 2 WITH THE PEORIA PARK DISTRICT

• EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Register in person by April 5, 2013 and receive 10% of f each child. (*excludes Zoo Camp)• MULTIPLE CHILD DISCOUNT: After April 5, 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 24.

• SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Please register at least one business day before camp starts to ensure your child’s spot in the camp.• REFUND POLICIES: The 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 May 24. 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.• FEES: 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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Week Code Extended Care Date Themes

1 55275 55286 June 3-7Summer Fun at Sommer Park: Let the fun begin at Sommer Park! Start the week off learning about our park and other fun activities on-site.

2 55276 55287 June 10-14 Goofy Week: School is out and why not get goofy? Goofy sports, crazy clothes and goofy activities.

3 55277 55288 June 17-21

Awesome Animal Adventures: Learn about different animals found in the park and at home. Get a close-up view of different animals and learn how to care for them.

4 55278 55289 June 24-28Wacky Water: Get wet this week with plenty of water games, swimming, and sink your favorite counselors in the dunk tank!

5 55279 55290 July 1-2-3-5Survivor: “Outwit, outplay or outlast” other tribes with fun challenges and team colors. No camp Thursday, July 4.

6 55280 55291 July 8-12

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.

7 55281 55292 July 15-19

Living History: Step back in time and learn about Illinois History. Learn about Native Americans and prairie pioneers and how they lived, cooked and had fun.

8 55282 55293 July 22-26 Amazing Astronomy: Become junior astronomers and learn about the sun and stars.

9 55283 55294 July 29-Aug. 2 Down on the Farm: Have fun learning about agriculture, farms and livestock care.

10 55284 55295 August 5-9

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 CAMPS

If you are the parent of a child with a learning disability, behavior disorder, ADHD, autism or another 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, train staff and adapt activities so that your child will thrive in a mainstream camp setting.

HISRA can be reached at 691-1929.

CAMPZONE: AGES 6-12At Glen Oak Park Samantha Conrad, 681-2854 or sconrad@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 like 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 10 one-week sessions and meets Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Extended CampZone Care hours are 6:45 am - 8:30 am and 3:30-5:30 pm. A CampZone bag, extended care, and special trip admissions are included in your fee. Campers must bring their own lunch. Fee-R/NR: $108/$117 (*Week 3 Fee-R/NR: $ $118/$127 **Week 5 Fee-R/NR: $87/$95)

Week Code Dates CampZone Themes Special trip1 55339 June 3-7 Game Day EPIC or The Croods- campers vote

2 55340 June 10-14 Doubledog dare to get wet Lake Storey

3 55341* June 17-21 Hangin' Out Upper Limits *$10 additional cost

4 55342 June 24-28 Art from the Heart Fired Up

5 55343** July 1-5 (No camp July 4)

Wizard School Monsters University

6 55344 July 8-12 Super Soaker Safari (Water Week)

Splashdown

7 55345 July 15-19 Messy Mania Luthy Botanical Garden

8 55346 July 22-26 Sports Spectacular Peoria Chiefs Game

9 55347 July 29-Aug. 2 The Wayback Machine Sommer Park

10 55348 Aug. 5-9 Summer’s Excellent Adventures

To be voted on by all campers

CAMPZONE/EARLY LEARNERS: AGES 4-5Come join us for Early Learners, a half-day preschool program for ages 4-5. 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 meets Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Pick one of two locations: Glen Oak Park Pavilion (GO) or Franciscan Recreation Complex (FRC). Fee-R/NR: $58/$67

Week Glen Oak FRC Dates CampZone/Early Learners Theme1 55349 55359 June 3-7 Rhyme Time

2 55350 55360 June 10-14 Pajama Party

3 55351 55361 June 17-21 Doubledog dare to get wet (Water Week)

4 55352 55362 June 24-28 Dinosaur Park

5 55353 55363 July 1-5 (No camp July 4)

On the Farm

6 55354 55364 July 8-12 Alphabet Soup

7 55355 55365 July 15-19 Super Soaker Safari (Water Week)

8 55356 55366 July 22-26 Wizard Park

9 55357 55367 July 29-Aug. 2 Messy Mania

10 55358 55368 Aug. 5-9 Sing, Chant, and Dance

FINE ARTS CAMPS: AGES 7-12Linda Elegant Huff, 681-2861 or lhuff@peoriaparks.orgKellar Primary School*Franciscan Recreation Complex (55248, 55252)

Let your imagination run free with “hands-on” activities in the fine arts designed to challenge your creative skills. Students will be separated into age appropriate groups and skill levels. Individual expression encouraged. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from the program site and to some special event sites. All field trips will use Citilink buses. 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. No Camp on July 4.Fee:-R/NR: $108/$124 (**55246 $87/100)

Code Extended Care Dates Themes

55248 55249 June 3-7*At FRC

NEW! Find Your Medium*: You will experiment with a variety of mediums every day and choose the medium you wish to focus on to create your main project.

55262 55263 June 10-14

NEW! Nature’s Art: Begin the week with a guided hike in Forest Park Nature Center where you’ll discover the color, symmetry, texture and patterns in nature. You will keep a sketch journal of your own nature drawings which you will turn into art projects. Learn how nature played a part in Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural designs.

55250 55251 June 17-21

The Master's Studio: This week will focus on art history focusing on 5 different artists and their mediums. Use these techniques to create your own masterpieces. Guest artist TBA. Field trip to Contemporary Art Center.

55258 55261 June 24-28

Camp Rah! Rah!: Learn cheerleading skills and pom pon dance routines, plus a Flags routine. You'll perform at the Chiefs game on June 28. Parents, please use code PPDCRAH to purchase parents’ group tickets for the Fri., June 28 game so you can watch your children perform and join them to watch the game after their performance.

55246 55247 July 1-5 NEW! Photography & Film**: Learn the art of photography by taking pictures of animals, nature, & friends using angles, light and shadow. Turn photos into film and learn the history of film making. Guest artist Cori Preston, film maker. Field trip to a photography studio. Bring your own digital camera. (No camp on July 4)

55252 55253 July 8-12*At FRC

The Pottery Studio*: Learn handbuilding with clay, sawdust, and a few surprises. Artist-in-residence Johnathan Walraven will teach you to paint, glaze and fire pieces.

55259 55260 July 15-19

NEW! Tell Me A Story: Participate in puppet making, scriptwriting, creative movement, dance, acting and storytelling with guest artist Tracey Brownell. Performance on the last day.

55254 55255 July 22-26

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.

55256 55257 July 29-Aug. 2

NEW! 2D +3D=Awesome: Sketch and plan a group project for a large sculpture which will become a display at FRC. You will work individually on abstract and realistic sculptures using a variety of materials. Field trip to Contemporary Art Center.

55264 55265 Aug. 5-9 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.

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CAMP ONSTAGE: AGES 6-13Linda Elegant Huff, 681-2861 or lhuff@peoriaparks.orgPerforming Arts Camp for Boys and GirlsLakeview Park, Owens Center

Come 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 am - 3:30 pm. Extended Camp Care is available at camp from 7:00-8:30 am and 3:30-5:00 pm each day at an additional cost of $24 per session per child. Parents are responsible for transportation.Fee:-R/NR: $204/$234 (*$184/$211)

Code Extended Care Code Session Dates

55240 55241 Session I June 10-21. Performance night June 24, rain date June 25

55242 55243 Session II July 1-12 (no camp July 4)* Performance night July 15, rain date July 16

55244 55245 Session III July 22-Aug. 2. Performance night Aug. 5, rain date Aug. 6

CCT is proud to announce our summer musical production:“Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.”

Directed by Jimmy UlrichAuditions will be held:May 10 at 6:00 pmMay 11 at 10:00 amat St. Paul’s Episcopal CathedralPerformance Dates: July 11-14, 2013If you are cast in the show you can attend rehearsals in the morning and then go directly to Camp On Stage. Our counselors will pick you up at the theatre. For more

information, contact Linda Elegant Huff at 681-2861 or lhuff@peoriaparks.org

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BANDLearn to play the Blues, Dixieland, Swing and Jazz under the direction of Peggy Bonner. Class Location: Concordia Lutheran SchoolM: percussion Tu: woodwinds W: brass Th & F: full band, everyone

Code Group Time55266 Jump Start – no

experience necessary

9:00-9:30 am

55267 Blue Notes – one year of experience

9:30-10:15 am

55268 Tempos – two or more years

10:15-11:00 am

55269 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 Concordia Lutheran, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00-1:45 pm.

Code Group Time55270 Senior Summer

BandTu & Th: 12:00-1:45 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, everyone

Code Group Time55271 Suite Start – no

experience necessary

9:00-9:30 am

55272 Gold Notes – one year experience

9:30-10:15 am

55274 Allegros – two or three years

10:15-11:00 am

55272 Studio Session – advanced students

11:00-noon

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SUMMER BAND & ORCHESTRA: AGES 8-18Linda Elegant Huff, 681-2861 or lhuff@peoriaparks.orgJoin the Superheroes this summer as we play the best themes of Superman, Spiderman, Batman, The Avengers and more. Practice begins June 10 and culminates with our performance at the Youth Music Festival on July 25. Other performances include the West Peoria Parade on July 4, Shoppes at Grand Prairie, Brown-Bag-It on July 24, and the Illinois State Fair on August 17. For more information call 681-2861. No class on July 4. Class Location: Concordia Lutheran School.Fee-R/NR: $78/$94

ZOO CAMP: GRADES K-8At Peoria Zoo, 2218 N. Prospect Road in Glen Oak ParkRegistration for Zoo Camp is through the Peoria Zoo only. Please call 681-3559 or email jroderick@peoriaparks.org to register.

Age Dates Time FeeKindergarten/First Grade (Sessions 1 & 8)(2 sessions to choose from)Zookids who will be entering kindergarten or first grade. Snack and drink provided.

June 3-7OrJuly 29-August 2

9:00 am - 12:00 noon $100 members$120 non-members

Second/Third Grade (Sessions 2 & 7)(2 sessions to choose from)Zookids who will be entering Grades 2 or 3. Bring a sack lunch; snack and drink provided.

June 10-14OrJuly 22-26

9:00 am – 2:00 pm $110 members$130 non-members

*Fourth/Fifth Grade (Sessions 3 & 6)(Two sessions to choose from)Zookids who will be entering Grades 4 or 5. Bring a sack lunch; snack and drink provided.

*June 17-21Or*July 15-19

9:00 am – 2:00 pm $125 members$145 non-members

*Sixth/Seventh/Eighth Grade (Sessions 4 & 5) (Two sessions to choose from)Zookids who will be entering Grades 6, 7, or 8. Bring a sack lunch; snack and drink provided.

*June 24-28Or*July 8-12

9:00 am – 3:30 pm $135 members$155 non-members

*These camps will include a Zoo Snooze from 6:30 pm Thursday night to 9:00 am Friday morning. The camp session for these weeks will officially end at 9:00 am Friday. A bonus day of camp on Friday is available for an additional cost. Please call for more information.

Special Camp Opportunity for Grades 3-5! This is a special BEEP camp just for these grades!

Third/Fourth/Fifth Grade (Session 9)Zookids who will be entering Grades 3, 4 or 5. Bring a sack lunch; snack and drink provided.

August 5-9 9:00 am - 2:00 pm $110 members$130 non-members

» Registration is required. To register, please call 681-3559.

» Programs will fill quickly and are on a first-come, first-served basis.

» Registration fees are non-refundable. » Payment is required at time of registration. » 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, 7 and 9 will need to bring a sack lunch.

Do you love animals, science, or just plain-old having fun? Zoo Camp at the Peoria Zoo is a week-long day camp program for children with a focus on learning about our animal residents. This year we will explore all types of animals and even consider what you would do if you ran the Zoo! Camp fees include a “zoo-riffic” t-shirt and group picture of the campers.

Each Zoo camper will experience a program especially designed to meet the needs, interests and expec-tations 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. Every program includes the following activities: Animal Encounters, Science Experiments, Crafts, Story Telling, Games, and more!

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

SPRING BREAK BASKETBALL CAMP: AGES 8-12Instruction will include shooting, dribbling, passing and defense. In addition to the basketball instruction, prominent speakers are brought in to give every day life skills to each participant. A t-shirt and certificate will be given to all participants of the camp. Fee-R/NR: $30/$45

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54750 M-F:4/1-4/5 9am-12pm

PROCTOR SUMMER FUN ACADEMYOur Summer Fun Academy is like no other! In addition to 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. Recreation helps

children develop physical and mental skills, get exercise, have fun and learn to play while the classes keep their brains alive and engaged for the summer. New! Under the One/Six Are you considered a “tween” because you are too old for summer camp but too young to work? Well, this is the camp for you! Proctor Center will help ages 14-15 prepare for high school, college, and the real world. We will visit local colleges, have volunteer opportunities, and help prepare for real-life experiences. You can still attend the Friday field trips. This is a part of the Summer Fun Academy.Fee: $187 for each session: Ages 6-15 » Scholarships available for those who qualify. » Children are grouped according to age. » Please bring a sack lunch every day. Snacks provided.

» Camp hours are from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Extended hours available at an additional cost if needed.

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55336 Session I June 10-July 5 (No camp July 4)

55337 Session II July 8- August 2

Join the PAWW swim club and join more than 250 swimmers who get lots of practice time at Central Park Pool, a facility that has been renovated to meet current USA swimming depth standards. The program emphasizes training, techniques and teamwork while offering some of the most experienced coaches in the area.

It’s Easy to Join PAWWThe PAWW Swim Team is open to anyone who can perform a simple swim stroke – there are no try-outs. PAWW coaches are on hand Monday through Friday after 5:30 pm at our partner pools. All levels are welcome. If you would like more information, have questions or would like to join PAWW, simply leave a message at 712-7299. A member of the coaching staff will return your call.

PAWW Swim Groups Include » Minnows: beginner, non-competitive swimmers who participate in a monthly stroke clinic

» Bronze: beginner, competitive swimmers » Silver: intermediate, competitive swimmers » Gold: advanced, competitive swimmers

Monthly Fees

Swim Group Fee-R/NRMinnows $32/$37

Bronze $50/$56

Silver $75/$82

Gold $95/$103

Seniors $100/$108

High School $240/$265

PEORIA AREA WATER WIZARDS (PAWW)Coach R.J. Greseth: 712-7299 • Visit www.PAWW.org

RIVERPLEX SPRING BREAK CAMP: AGES 5-12Our trained staff will provide a variety of ac-tivities- games, arts and crafts, swimming in our Aquaplex and lots of fun during spring break camp. Bring your own lunch and drink and we will provide an afternoon snack and drink. Space is limited to 30 children and spots will fill up fast. Camp runs from 7:00 am-5:30 pm.

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

All 7 Days Fee-M/R/NR: $200/$214/$224

Code Day-Date54733 Th: 3/28

54734 F: 3/29

54735 M: 4/1

54736 Tu: 4/2

54737 W: 4/3

54739 Th: 4/4

54740 F: 4/5

54738 All 7 Days

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RIVERPLEX SUMMER DAY CAMP: AGES: 5-12Every week is a water week! Our program provides a wide variety of activities including: playing in our indoor AquaPlex as well as our outdoor water/sand play area; arts and crafts; and health, fitness, and sports activities in our climate-controlled arena. In addition, we access the Rolling River playground, the RiverFront biking/walking trail, the downtown fountain and much more. Counselors are trained in leadership, safety procedures, activities and supervisory skills. Children will be grouped according to age. Campers should bring their own lunch, swimsuit and towel on a daily basis. Drinks and snacks will be provided in the afternoon. All field trips and activities are subject to change. Field trip information will be available at a later date. Sign up early as spots are limited to the first 80 children. CAMP HOURS: 7:00 am-5:30 pmRiverplex Members: $135.00/Child/WeekNon-Members: $150.00/Child/Week

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55369 May 28-30

Let the Games Begin: SCHOOL’S OUT! Spend the week playing, dancing and singing to celebrate the kick off to summer! *No camp on May 27.

55370 June 3-7

Water and a Beat: Create your own music that makes you move and groove and “party like it’s 3012.”

55371 June 10-14

Aero Mania: We’ll create “things that soar”. Create items to float or soar in the air and test them out.

55372 June 17-21

Hitting the Waves: We’ll have fun in the sun this week riding those gnarly waves – cowabunga! The children will participate in a luau celebration.

55373 June 24-28

Raiders of the Lost RiverPlex: Search for the lost RiverPlex medallion this week as the groups go on scavenger hunts.

55374 July 1-5*

Willy Wonka: We’ll experiment in the kitchen, with desserts and candy making. Create your own art and science experiments using edible items from the kitchen. *No Camp on July 4.

55375 July 8-12

Splash-n-Dash: Are you ready for all kinds of relays and races? We’ll compete in lots of dashing activities this week on land and in water!

55376 July 15-19

Game Show: We’ll bring back old favorites and play newer games, from Double Dare to America’s Got Talent “RiverPlex-Style.” You might be smarter than a camp counselor or the next winner of Deal or No Deal!

55377 July 22-26

Wet, Wild and Wacky: Children will get wet this week as we play many fun water games, make crafts involving water and do science experiments.

55378 July 29-Aug. 2

Fantasy Land: Calling all Super Heroes or Disney Princesses. Create your own storybook and reenact your book with other characters from camp. Plan on wearing your favorite costume Friday.

55379 Aug. 5-9

Island Explorer: We’ll go on an expedition around the world learning how to live, dance, and play like other cultures and compete in some Survivor-style challenges.

55380 Aug. 12-16

Mud Pie: We’ll have a dino dig in mud, slip-n-slide in goop or mud and crawl through a muddy obstacle course. Please don’t wear anything that you don’t want muddy.

600 NE Water St.Peoria, ILAndrea Steffens, 282-1508 or asteffens@peoriaparks.org