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ROCHESTER LIBRARY

2016 SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM

The Rochester Summer Recreation Program is funded by the Rochester Library.

Thank You to Rochester Christian Church, Rochester United Methodist Church, Rochester Schools, and the Rochester Public Library for allowing us to use space for registration, classes, and activities this summer! Please check locations carefully for your chosen classes.

PARTICIPATION

All are welcome to participate in the Rochester Summer Recreation Program. Some activities are scheduled for a particular age group; others are open to all ages. Please note the age level listed in the description of the class or activity.

REGISTRATION

Registration will be held at the Community Room, #1 Community Drive in Rochester

Monday, May 16 between 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Monday, May 23 between 4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.*

*Late Registration

Tuesday, May 24 online registration opens, ending Saturday, May 28th

One medical release form and a waiver of liability per child MUST be filled out and signed by a parent or guardian. More forms are available at the Rochester Library. The registration fee is due at the time of registration. Once you are registered, consider yourself enrolled and mark it on your calendar. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER JUNE 1.

NO REGISTRATION FOR CLASSES WILL BE ALLOWED AFTER JUNE 1 – please note this policy.

RETURNED CHECKS: A $20.00 fee will be charged for any checks that are returned for insufficient funds.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

1. Our primary means of distribution of this schedule is online access. Since the program is open to EVERYONE, we are anxious to reach as many people as possible. Please share this information/online access with friends and neighbors who do not have children attending Rochester schools. There are extra copies of this program available at the Rochester Library.

2. Helpers are needed in many activities/classes and also at registration. If you are able and willing to help in any way, please call Julie (5027502) or Megan (5024829) or indicate so at registration.

3. Often the directors/instructors must be at the next activity quickly so please be prompt in picking up children at the end of their class/activity. If you are going to be late, please call a director ahead of time or make arrangements for someone else to pick up your child. We appreciate your help!

Any questions about the program may be directed to Julie Tinder at 5027502 or Megan Fox at 5024829 Program CoDirectors.

THANK YOU TO MR. SHAW AND LIBBY MARX4TH YEAR ART STUDENT AT RHS WHO DESIGNED THE COVER OF OUR 2016 BOOKLET!!

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING ROCHESTER BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR FINANCIAL DONATIONS: Rochester Women’s Club, Rochester State Bank, Rochester Bank and Trust, Rochester Library Trivia Night 50/50 Raffle, and the Village of Rochester.

ATHLETICS TENNIS Instructors, Kelly Allen and Kelsey Finley, accomplished Rochester High School tennis players, are ready for great oneonone instruction. During the twoweek session, learn the fundamentals of tennis and play the game. This class has been a Summer Rec favorite for many, many years. Meet at the tennis courts at Rochester High School for each session. ***Bring a racquet.

Minimum: 5 Maximum: 12 Fee: $40.00 each session 9:00 10:00 a.m. – K2nd Grade 10:00 11:00 a.m. – 3rd5th Grades 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. – 6th8th Grades

Session I: June 1324th Session II: June 27July 8th *No class on July 4 Session III: July 1122nd

SANDLOT BASEBALL – Curtis Batchelder will be the leader for this informal playtime. Bring your baseball gear and hit the fields to play some old fashioned Sandlot Baseball. It’s a great way to practice for your summer league or simply have a fun game with friends. New teams will be picked each day. Come join in the fun! You don’t have to attend every session to sign up and price includes snacks!. Sign up at registration is necessary to participate. Max: 30

Ages: 9 – 15 years old Fee: $12.00 June 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and July 1 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Rochester Park Fields

Baseball Camp Former Professional Player Kirk Mendenhall will be offering 3 day baseball camps at Rochester Park. Each session will cover all aspects of the game...hitting, pitching, fielding and baserunning.

Ages 713 Fee: $80 per session

Session 1: June 7,8,10 9:00 a.m.12 Noon Rochester Park Fields



CHEER/POM CLINIC – Instructed by the coaches and the talented Cheer and Pom Squads from Rochester High School. Come join us for an afternoon to learn the latest cheers and pom pom routines while developing your voice tone, sharpness, and coordination. **Performance for guests at 3:45 p.m. **Wear tennis shoes and shorts. No max.

Ages: K – 3rd grades Fee: $10.00 June 2 1:004:00 p.m. Rochester Christian Church

VOLLEYBALL CLINIC – Instructors Michaela and Caitlin Milligan, recent graduates of RHS and future college volleyball players. Do you love to play volleyball? Would you like to learn more about the sport? Improve your skills? Have lots of fun with your friends? Come to the volleyball clinic! We will play, learn, and have fun!! Please note the format – a two evening clinic is being offered this year. No max. (Will have 2 age groups to practice skills 3rd5th grades and 6th8th grades)

Ages: Entering 3rd – 8th Grades Fee: $12.00 June 6 and June 8 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

**Rochester United Methodist Church Gym**

SPRINGFIELD ARCHERY Instructors are certified staff of Springfield Archery. Want to learn how to shoot a bow or improve your skills? Participants will receive 2 hours of supervised shooting with certified USA Archery instructors. You may bring your own equipment if you have it or it will be provided for you. Max: 20

Ages: 8 and up Fee: $15.00 June 28 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Springfield Archery OR July 12 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Springfield Archery **Both classes to be held at Springfield Archery, 1550 Recreation Drive, Springfield 62711

(Near Knight's Action Park)

PEEWEE SOCCER CAMP – Instructor Evan Burke. Preschoolers, get ready to learn basic soccer skills! Practice dribbling, passing, shooting, footwork and play fun games to become a champion soccer player! You need to bring a size 3 soccer ball, shin guards, and water. Meet at the Rochester Park Soccer Fields. Max: 15 Fee: $15.00

Session I: June 13, 14, 15 (3 4 year olds) 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Session II: June 13, 14, 15 (4 5 year olds) 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. * Parents of 4 year olds may choose which session your child may attend. If your child has no experience, the 9:00 session may be more suitable.

Rochester Park Soccer Field

LET'S GO SCUBA DIVING! Instructed by Adventure Dive (2911 Stanton Avenue, Springfield). Back by popular demand...join us for a fun time of indoor scuba diving! You will get to dive for approximately 2 hours. Includes diving instruction, equipment, dive time as well as a picture of your child diving. Max: 10 *ALL paperwork must be completed at Registration! Ages: 8 and up Fee: $27.00 June 22 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Adventure Dive & Travel June 22 12:30 2:30 p.m. Adventure Dive & Travel June 22 3:00 5:00 p.m. Adventure Dive & Travel

PING PONG (TABLE TENNIS) CAMP – Instructor Rick Goertz. All participants will learn the basic international rules, learn basic paddle grip, strokes & footwork. They will also do practice drills & play games against more advanced players to help learn new strokes. **Parent involvement is encouraged. Ages: 8 and up (including adults) * At the first meeting, level of play will be determined. Participants will be divided into groups by level of play. This is not a sport where size & strength make a difference in ability.

Fee: $10.00 Rochester Christian Church (Family Life Center) Session I: Mondays: June 13, 20, 27 6:45 – 7:45 p.m. OR Session II: Mondays: July 11, July 18 and 25 6:45 – 7:45 p.m.

DANCE Janet Cripe, Owner of Dance Creations Dance Studio, will offer classes as described below at Dance Creations Dance Studio. All Classes will be held at the studio at 1401 E. Cottonwood (off Stevenson, turn onto 14th Street). Family and Friends may observe the last day of the session. Princess Boot Camp Dress Like Your Favorite Princess EVERYDAY!! We will learn all things royal. Dance to the classics, as well as a new spin on an old tale. Dancing, manners and etiquette are a totally necessary for a “true” princess learning about courage and kindness. Ages: 36 years old Fee: $40.00 June 27, 28, 29 10:00 11:00 a.m. DCDS 1401 E. Cottonwood Hip Hop Swag –Learn the latest styles in Hip Hop and Urban Funk. In this camp dancers will get the opportunity to learn how to mix and stir up choreography! Ages: 7 and up Fee: $40.00 June 27, 28, 29 11:0012:00 p.m. DCDS 1401 E. Cottonwood BATON TWIRLING CLINIC Instructor Andrea Graff. Have you ever wanted to learn how those performers manage to spin those batons so quickly and gracefully? It takes skill, patience and practice. Wouldn't it be fun to come learn the basic skills of baton twirling body posture, hand motions and "making music" with your baton? Come join us!

Ages: 1st Grade and up Fee: $10.00

June 14, 15, 16 10:00 11:00 a.m. * Rochester United Methodist Church 555 S. Walnut, Rochester

Zumba for KidsInstructor Cari Piper. Who knew that exercise could be so fun? Dance your way to a healthy summer by learning some great hiphop and Latininspired moves! Kidfriendly choreography will be broken down and taught to music that makes you shimmy and shake.

Ages: 1st grade6th Grade Fee: $5

June 13 and 20 6:006:45 pm Rochester Christian Church

Jazzercise Instructor Tiffani Saunders. Enjoy a pulsepounding, beatpumping fitness program with a hot playlist to distract you from the burn! Come try dance mixx, strength, interval and fusionone style each day for a calorietorching, full body workout. Max: 15

Ages: 18 and up Fee: $10

June 2730 9:0010:00 a.m. Dance Creations Dance Studio

1401 E. Cottonwood

Basketball CampWe will once again be offering Basketball Camps for our young Rockets both boys and girls. We hope to keep a basketball in their hand during the summer and develop their individual skills! Sessions will be led by Sixth Grade Basketball Coach: Mr. David McCafferty and other quality coaches/players. Players will receive wellrounded instruction, participate in drills, play games and discuss basic basketball strategy. Each week long session (MTh) will be tailored to the skill level of each group and/or individual as much as possible.

We truly want this to be a beneficial activity for all participants; please notify the Activity Coordinators at the time of signup if you need to have siblings of differing ages attend at the same time; ordinarily we do not suggest this but realize for transportation purposes this may need to happen. Potential students may be invited to play "up" depending on their skill level this will be decided by the coaching staff with parent approval. MAX: 18 participants per session *All sessions will be held indoors at Rochester United Methodist Church located at 555 S. Walnut in Rochester Fee Schedule: K5 $28.00 each session Grades 68 $45 each session Individual Sessions will be held: June 6 9 * June 13 16 * July 11 14 * July 18 21 10:00 a.m 11:00 am players entering 2/3 11:00 a.m 12:00 pm players entering 4/5 1:00 p.m 3:00 pm players entering 6/7/8 *Individual camp dates/times may need to be rescheduled if there is a funeral or other unforeseen church circumstance. Additional Information/Expectations will be distributed/sent before the camp sessions. Players will need to bring their own basketball (28.5” through Fourth Grade 29.5” for all others)

Bitty Basketball Great for the young beginner! (Pre Kentering 1st Grade) Sessions will be held for students in Pre K and entering 1st Grade from 6:007:00 PM. Players will work on catching, passing, dribbling and shooting on the adjusted baskets. MAX: 18 participants per session

Session 1: June 7th Session 2: June 14th Session 3: July 12th Session 4: July 19th Fee: $8.00 per session NOTE: We will not be holding camp sessions the week of June 27June 30 this is the week of the Coach Steers Rocket Basketball Camp offered via Rochester Schools. *Individual camp dates/times may need to be rescheduled if there is a funeral or other unforeseen church circumstance. Additional Information/Expectations will be distributed/sent before the camp sessions. Players will need to bring their own basketball (28.5” through Fourth Grade 29.5” for all others)

CHOCOLATE LOVERSInstructor Audrey Mock. Bring home a tray of goodies to share with your loved ones. Learn how easy it is to make your own chocolate covered strawberries, marshmallows, pretzels and more. Knowing how to create buckeyes and other holiday treats will impress your friends this winter. Takehome container with lid provided. Max: 12

Ages: 8 and up Fee: $10 June 24 1:303:00 p.m. Rochester Community Room

UNICORN BARKInstructor Audrey Mock. Get in on the latest craze! Luscious pastel colored, super sweet and super easy white chocolate bark recipe to satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth. Even the littlest ones can help with the sprinkles and make this oneofakind treat. Max: 12 Ages: 5 and up Fee: $7 June 24 3:004:00 p.m. Rochester Community Room RAZZO’S PIZZA MAKER – Razzo's Family Pizzeria is offering an educational and fun opportunity for children K – 3rd grade to receive a “behind the scenes” look at our restaurant. After learning just how pizzas are made, each student will get to make their very own special personal pan pizza. Students coming on the tour will: Create & Eat their own Pizzas, Learn How a Successful Restaurant is Run, Receive a Guided Tour of the Kitchen, Become Certified Pizza Makers. This will be a handson session. Get ready to get some flour on you! Max: 30 Ages: K – 3rd Grades Fee: $11 Tuesday June 21 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Razzo's Family Pizzeria

129 South John Street, Rochester RAZZO’S PIZZA MAKER – Razzo's Family Pizzeria is offering an educational and fun opportunity for children 4th– 6th grade to receive a “behind the scenes” look at our restaurant. After learning just how pizzas are made, each student will get to make their very own special personal pan pizza. Students coming on the tour will: Create & Eat their own Pizzas, Learn How a Successful Restaurant is Run, Receive a Guided Tour of the Kitchen, Become Certified Pizza Makers. This will be a handson session. Get ready to get some flour on you! Max: 30 Ages: 4th6th Grades Fee: $11 Tuesday June 21, 2016 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Razzo's Family Pizzeria

129 South John Street, Rochester

New Session RAZZO’S PIZZA THROW DOWN Based upon the TV show, we want to challenge you to a pizza cook off. Bring your best pizza recipe and be prepared to make your pizza at Razzos. Razzo's is offering a fun opportunity for students in 5th or any grade above to compete against the Razzos Owner in a Pizza Throw Down. The session will be a fun and interactive way to learn to cook pizza and, at the same time, compete to see if your recipe can beat the Razzos Owner. This will be a handson session. Plan to bring any special ingredients to complete your recipe. Awards will be given out! Get ready to get some flour on you!Max: 20

Ages: 5th or any Grade Above Fee: $15 Tuesday July 12 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Razzo's Family Pizzeria

129 South John Street, Rochester New Session RAZZO’S CUT THROAT PIZZA KITCHEN Based upon the TV show, we will hand pizza chefs monopoly money and the opportunity to spend that money on helping themselves or sabotaging their competitors. Ingredients will be removed, pizza utensils eliminated and valuable time on the clock lost when the pizza chefs compete to cook delicious pizzas while also having to out plot the competition. With Razzo's Owner Kyle Mayes as the MC, we will see just how far the pizza chefs will go to ensure they have the winning pizza. Razzo's Family Pizzeria is offering a fun opportunity for students in 5th or any grade above to compete in the Razzo's Cut Throat Pizza Kitchen. The session will be a fun and interactive way to learn to cook pizza and, at the same time, compete to see if you can win. This will be a handson session. Awards will be given out! Get ready to get some flour on you!Max: 20Ages: 5th or any Grade Above Fee: $15 Tuesday July 12 1:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Razzo's Family Pizzeria

129 South John Street, Rochester

CAKE DECORATING – Instructor Tammy Mullins, Owner of Specialty Cakes.

Parent/Child Class –With parent help, participants will have a great time creating and decorating 6 different cupcakes of your choice using buttercream icing, fondant and candy. The theme will be "Summer Fun". These cute little cupcakes will surely be good enough to gobble up later! Come and enjoy a fun night with the kids making an edible and yummy snack! Max: 8 Ages: 4 – 9 years old Fee: $17.00 June 20 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. OR

6:00 – 6:45 p.m. OR 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. **Specialty Cakes

June 27 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. OR 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. OR 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. **Specialty Cakes

**Specialty Cakes is located at 1560 Wabash, Springfield, Il 62704

Older Children Class Participants will be creating an adorable owl cake and adding their own touches and creativity! Decorators will be working with fondant, gumpaste, and buttercream. They will not only have fun creating this adorable owl but when they are finished they can take the cake home and enjoy a tasty treat with the rest of the family. Max: 10

Ages: 10 – 15 years old Fee: $ 25.00 July 18 3:30 – 5:30p.m. **Specialty Cakes July 18 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. **Specialty Cakes

**Specialty Cakes is located at 1560 Wabash, Springfield, Il 62704

Food Preservation Class Instructor Lyn Young. Ever want to learn how to preserve the food from your own garden or the Farmers Market? It is not as hard as you might think. Come and learn how to preserve your own food, from pickles to salsa, to green beans. Learn the difference between blanching, hot water bath and pressure cooking, plus receive a few recipes to help you get started. Lyn has been preserving food since she was a little girl. She began canning food as a child helping her grandmother and her mother and now for her own family. She loves to make homemade salsa, preserve vegetables and make chili and pizza sauces. The greatest reward for her is to serve a meal that was grown and harvested by her and/or her childhood neighbors. She will show you how easy farm to table can be! Max: 10 Ages: Adult Fee: $10 June 27 6:007:30 p.m. Rochester Christian Church Kitchen

Drama Camp Instructor Lisa Hargan. Students will learn acting and stage techniques and perform a play on the last day. Family and friends are invited to come at 2:00 on June 24 for the final performance to see what we've been busy getting ready for you! The name of the play will be available at registration. Max: 20

Ages: 4th8th grades Fee: $10.00

June 2024 1:003:00 p.m. Rochester Christian Church

Let's Do a Play Instructor Lisa Hargan. Students will work on improvisation, skits, and short plays. Family and friends are invited to come at 11:00 on June 24 for the final performance. What fun we'll have! The name of the play will be available at registration. Max: 20

Ages: 2nd and 3rd grades Fee: $10

June 2024 10:3011:30 a.m. Rochester Christian Church

LEARN TO KNIT Instructors Leigh Hayes and Bonnie Boyce. Would you like to learn to knit? Join us and we will to teach you how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off in the continental method. At the end of class you will have knitted your very own scarf! *Yarn and knitting needles are provided along with instructions on the techniques taught in class. Maximum: 5 Ages: 10 years old Adult Fee: $20.00 June 13 AND June 20 (2 session class) 5:45 7:45 p.m Rochester Christian Church Spool KnittingInstructor Elizabeth Mock. Learn how to spool knit cord that can be made into bracelets, toys, coasters and more. Maximum: 10 Ages; 7 and up Fee: $10 June 24 10:0011:00 a.m. Rochester Community Room Loom KnittingInstructor Elizabeth Mock. Learn how to loom knit a hat. *Please indicate at registration size: 18” doll/baby, child, adult. Max: 10 Ages 7 and up Fee: $15 June 24 11:301:00 p.m. Rochester Community Room KumihimoInstructor Elizabeth Mock. Learn how to make round friendship bracelets with intricate designs. Max: 10 Ages: 7 and up Fee: $7 June 24 4:305:30 p.m. Rochester Community Room

Tags, You’re It!Instructor Jessica Ingold. Make 10 super cute tags for cards, scrapbooks, or to brighten up a special gift! Max: 15 Ages: 6Adult (younger if accompanied by adult) Fee: $8 June 20 Time: 10:0011:00 a.m Rochester Christian Church

Button BraceletsInstructor Jessica Ingold. Make beautiful bracelets using a variety of colorful, textured and uniquely shaped recycled and new buttons! Max: 15 Ages: 6Adult (younger if accompanied by adult) Fee: $10 June 22 Time: 10:0011:00 a.m. Rochester Christian Church

Clothespin Creations – Instructor Jessica Ingold. Create your own collection of deckedout clothespins to give as gifts or use as photo holders, bookmarks, magnets, and more! Max: 15 Ages: 6Adult (younger if accompanied by adult) Fee: $8 June 24 Time: 10:0011:00 a.m. Rochester Christian Church

Rocket Ribbons – Instructor Jessica Ingold. Come make a variety of orange and blue accessories, perfect for showing off your Rochester Rocket spirit throughout the year! Max: 15 Ages: 6Adult (younger if accompanied by adult) Fee: $8 June 27 Time: 10:0011:00 a.m. Rochester Christian Church

3D Butterflies– Instructor Jessica Ingold. Make beautiful 3D butterfly projects using punches, papers, stamps, and sparkles! Max: 15 students Ages: 6Adult (younger if accompanied by adult) Fee: $8 June 29 Time: 10:0011:00 a.m. Rochester Christian Church

Kids’n’Lids – Instructor Jessica Ingold. Make a variety of decorations, ornaments, and photo

projects using recycled lids of all sizes! Max: 15 students Ages: 6Adult (younger if accompanied by adult) Fee: $8 July 1 Time 10:0011:00 a,m, Rochester Christian Church

CD Chimes – Instructor Jessica Ingold. By recycling compact discs, we’ll make a unique and “green” combination wind chimes and sun catchers! Max: 15 students Ages: 6Adult (younger if accompanied by adult) Fee: $8 July 6 Time: 9:0010:00 a.m. Rochester Christian Church

Frozen Jewels – Instructor Jessica Ingold. Listen to your favorite soundtrack as you create snow crafts that your inner Elsa or Anna will love! Max: 15 students Ages: 6Adult (younger if accompanied by adult) Fee: $10 July 6 Time: 10:3011:30 a.m. Rochester Christian Church

Want to Washi? Instructor Jessica Ingold. Develop your Washi wisdom as you make cute

and fun, tapecovered masterpieces! Max: 15 students Ages: 6Adult (younger if accompanied by adult) Fee: $10 July 8 Time: 10:0011:00 a.m. Rochester Christian Church

Clowning Around with Paint! Instructors Priscilla and Elisabeth Kluge. What happens when you mix two colors together? You discover a whole new world. Come join with us in our adventure into the world of color and take home your very own painting. We will be mixing lots of tempera paint, so wear old clothes! We will make a masterpiece full of beautiful colors and happy clowns. Bring your imagination. Max: 10 students Ages: 6 10 years old Fee: $13.00 June 29 9:00 10:30 a.m. Rochester Christian Church Summer Fun Travel Bag Instructors Priscilla and Elisabeth Kluge. Join us as we decorate your own summer fun bag. We will be using fabric crayons and irons (with help of course) to personalize and decorate a small travel bag just the right size to store your summer treasures from wherever your "summer get away" takes you. Some hand sewing may be required, but you will be surprised at how well you do if you work with a partner. Max: 10 students Ages: 8 12 years old Fee: $15.00 June 30 9:00 10:45 a.m. Rochester Christian Church Lavender Soy Candles Instructor Carrie New. The essential oil of lavender has many health benefits. Mix this fresh, sweet, floral, herbaceous aroma that is soothing, calming and refreshing and learn how to make your own candles. Handmade candles also make a great gift! Max: 7 Ages: 8 and up Fee: $15.00 June 15 10:00 11:00 a.m. Rochester Christian Church

MOM & ME METAL FLOWER PROJECT – Instructor Tammy Tolley from It’s Scrapicated! In this superfun workshop, Mom and her minime will create similar metal flowers in their choice of many many spring/summer colors. Mom will make a 22" flower that will be simply perfect to create a welcoming front door and will match beautifully with the scaled down 12" version for minime which would be perfect for her room or door. Color choices which you will choose at workshop: Turquoise, Lime, Yellow, Orange, Bright Pink, Red, Blue, Black, White. A stencil will be provided to aid in creating the flower center as well as a smaller stencil for perfect polka dots. Monogram stencils will also be provided should you decide to add a letter to the middle of your flower using paint as well. Coordinating ribbons to finalize your masterpiece will complete the fun! Max: 12 Ages: 7 & up Fee: $65.00 June 20 6:00 p.m Rochester Christian Church

Puzzle Picture Collage Instructor Melissa Bandixen. Bring Pictures and any memorabilia to create an awesome picture collage using puzzle pieces that will capture a special memory that can be displayed for all to see. Max: 20 Ages: 4th grade and up Fee: $30.00 June 14th 9:00a.m.noon Rochester Christian Church You and Me Pointillism Study Instructor Melissa Bandixen. Pointillism is one of the most beautiful expressions of art and what a wonderful way to create a piece of artwork with someone special. What a great time to bond with your child..so kids grab that special adult in your life and come paint an 11x14 canvas piece of art. Please allow at least an hour to complete this project. **This class will be an open house format, come and go as you please.** Max: 20 pairs Ages: no age limit, all children should have an adult Fee: $15.00 June 8 5:008:00 p.m.

OR June 9 9:00 a.m.12noon Rochester Community Room

Zen Tangle Letter Art Instructor Melissa Bandixen. Come explore the popular Zen Tangle Art. You will learn several patterns, creating a piece of lettered art. Participants will go home with materials to practice and create more beautiful art work. We will also spend time creating a collection of reference tiles that can be used over and over again. Max: 20 Ages: 4th grade and up Fee: $30.00 June 16 9:00 a.m. noon Rochester Christian Church Picasso inspired portraits Instructor Melissa Bandixen. Who doesn’t find Picasso interesting? And often think...I can do that! Here is your chance. We will study a little about Picasso and then create one of his wonderful abstract portraits, using multiple techniques. Come prepared with a photo of yourself OR someone else to use as inspiration OR create a person as we go. Max: 15 Ages: 3rd grade and up Fee: $15.00 June 21 10:00 11:30 a.m. Rochester Christian Church

FATHER'S DAY PROJECT : “Stache the Cash” Instructor Peggy Cochran. We all know that dads are treasures, let's get together to create a Father’s Day place for dad to stash his cash. We will create our own mustache inspired mason jar for dad to empty his treasures in. Max: 15 Ages: 6 and up Fee: $10 June 16 9:30 10:30 a.m. June 16 10:45 11:45 a.m. Rochester Christian Church

PAINT NIGHT FOR KIDS (but during the day)Come paint with Lindsay Patterson owner of Painted Love. Participants will be given instructions on creating their very own masterpiece on canvas.

All classes will be held on July 6th at Rochester Christian Church

Ages 34 9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m. Fee: $15

Ages 510 11:00 a.m.12 Noon Fee: $20

Ages 11+ 1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m. Fee: $20

Ages 11+ Ages 510

Explore Art Styles of JapanInstructor Rachel Kocis. Explore Japanese art styles of “Gyotaku” a.k.a. “fish rubbing” and “Suminagashi” a.k.a. “floating ink”. We will roll a realistic fish replica made of rubber into different colors of tempera to create a print, and we will marble plain paper with water and ink to transform it into something vibrant and colorful, We'll explore various types of nature printing, practice Japanese characters, and create a Hanko seal from an eraser. Max: 35 Ages 712 Fee: $5 July 14 1:002:00 p.m. Rochester Community Room

Calligraphy Instructor Heather Cox. The art of calligraphy...come and learn the beauty of this writing style and decorative handwriting. What a great way to address your invites or create a personalized card. Students will use an authentic calligraphy pen, that they will keep, to learn and practice this unique art form.

Ages: 9 and up Fee: $ 11.00

June 27, 28, 29 10:0011:00 a.m. Rochester Christian Church

LET'S DRAW SUPER HEROES! – Instructor Todd Magruder. Learn the fundamentals of drawing your favorite super heroes. In this class, we'll work on drawing some classics, like Batman and Spiderman, as well as creating your own original hero! Ages: 8 & up Fee: $10.00 June 16 6:308:30 p.m. Rochester Christian Church

Domino and Paper Bead Necklaces Instructor Karla Enrietto. In this fun class we will be making domino and paper bead necklaces. You will stamp an image on the domino and then color it using tombow markers. You will also make some beads from paper they are really cool and you'll be amazed out how it all turns out. All supplies will be furnishedhowever if you have a rubber stamp image you would like to use feel free to bring it along. Max: 10


Date: June 21 Time: 9:3011:30 a.m. Rochester Christian Church

Embellished Wooden Frames Instructor Karla Enrietto. This class will be using a wooden frame which we will paint. Then next comes the funwe will use diecuts and foil tape to create an image. You will then use alcohol inks to add a splash of color. You can provide your own picture for the frame. All supplies will be provided. Max: 10

Ages: 12 and up Fee: $13 Date: June 23 Time: 9:3011:30 a.m. Rochester Christian Church

Robots in the Library (for children on the Autism Spectrum)Instructor Rachel Kocis. This program is designed for kids with ASD. Siblings are welcome to register as well! Meet and play with MiP, your new robot friend! MiP is equipped with cutting edge Gesture Sense Technology. MiP responds to hand gestures and will go where you want it to. Next, play with a Miposaur, an intelligent robotic creature that responds to you. Whether it’s with your hands, its Trackball, or with our iPad app, Miposaur is smart enough to take on your every command! Ages: 714 Cost $5 July 15 1:002:00 p.m. Rochester Community Room MixitUp and WatchitBlowUp Science FunInstructor Audrey Mock. It’s amazing how soda and candy can explode when mixed! And you CAN cut a watermelon with rubber bands. We’ll be outside because things are going to go BOOM! We’ll also mix up some oobleck for you to take home. You’ll have so much fun you won’t mind “learning” more science! Please dress for a mess! Max: 20 Ages: 8 and up Cost $8 June 24 5:307:00 p.m. Rochester Community Room Terrific Terrariums Instructor Heather Sherell. Come learn how terrariums work and create your own miniature ecosystem. Will you create a home for a gnome? An abode for a toad? A magical fairy garden? Or a woodland hideaway? You will be the builder of your own selfcontained little world. Get ready to roll up your sleeves & get dirty. All supplies will be provided, just bring your imagination! Max: 10 Ages 8+ (younger are welcome with a parent) Cost: $23 June 8 1:002:00 p.m. Rochester Community Room

GeocachingInstructor Kelly Firebaugh. Wouldn’t it be fun to look for buried treasures with family and friends? Join a Rochester Junior High teacher to learn more about this recreational activity of hunting for and finding hidden objects by means of GPS coordinates. Laptops will be available for use but participants are encouraged to bring a smart phone. A free app will be downloaded. Max: 25 Cost: $5 per person or $10 for family June 10 10:0011:00 a.m. Rochester Community Room

Safe SitterInstructor Megan Williams (St. John’s Hospital). Young teens need training in first aid, indoor and outdoor safety, and how to handle household emergencies before they are adequately prepared to stay home alone or watch younger siblings. In addition, there is no safe amount of time to leave a child with a caregiver of any age who has not been trained in airway rescue and how to handle life threatening emergencies. Safe Sitter® graduates are prepared with the knowledge they need to prevent problems and handle unexpected emergencies. Safe Sitter® is a medically accurate babysitting preparation program designed for 11 to 13 year olds. The competencybased, interactive curriculum was written by a pediatrician and teaches safe and nurturing child care techniques. Students need to bring a sack lunch. Morning and afternoon snack will be provided. Max: 12 Cost: $5 Ages: 1113 June 3 8:302:30 (parent invited to a closing ceremony)

Rochester Community Room HologramsInstructors Scott Goebel, Colby Olson and Ben Schmedeke. Turn your tech device into a 3D hologram projector. Participants will create a hologram viewer that they can take home. All supplies will be available at the class, however, participants can bring a tech device to use their viewer before heading home. Max: 12 Ages: 3rd6th grade Fee: $10 June 16 10:0011:00 p.m. Rochester Christian Church

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AEDInstructor Heather Arnold.

The Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED course is designed to prepare students to provide first aid and

CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner.

After successfully completing this course, students should be able to:

list the priorities, roles, and responsibilities of the first aid rescuer describe the key steps in first aid describe the assessment of and first aid actions for the following lifethreatening conditions: heart attack, difficulty breathing,

choking, severe bleeding, shock, and stroke use an epinephrine pen control bleeding recognize elements of common injuries and illnesses recognize the legal questions that apply to first aid rescuers describe how highquality CPR improves survival explain the concepts of the Chain of Survival recognize when someone needs CPR perform highquality CPR for an adult, child, or infant alone or as a team member during multirescuer CPR give effective breaths using mouthtomouth or a barrier device for all age groups demonstrate how to use an AED on an adult and child describe when and how to help a choking adult, child or infant.

Upon successful completion of the course, including a first aid skills demonstration and a CPR and AED skills test, students receive a

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course completion card that is valid for two years. Students must bring a sack lunch.

Max: 8 (Wait list available)


June 7 8:00 a.m.3:30 p.m. Rochester HS Library

BEYOND THE BOOKInstructor Mindy Ashbaugh. Read, write, eat, craft and experiment your way through some super fun children’s books! We will read a different book each day and do an activity to go along with it. We will have a book swap at the end of the week. Max: 20 Ages: Grades 1st3rd Fee: $15 June 69 12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m. Rochester Library STOP, DROP, and ROLL! Led by members of the Rochester Fire Department. Join us for this fiery tour of the Rochester Fire House! We will tour the station, get to see the big fire trucks and learn all about the work of a fire fighter. Parents must accompany young children. **Please meet at the Rochester Fire Station. Ages: K6th grade Fee: $5.00 June 7 10:0011:00 a.m. Rochester Fire Station

700 East Main St. IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE? Instructor Dr. Misty Phillips and Nurse Tammy. Who thinks they would LOVE to be a doctor when they grow up? Come to this class to learn more about the medical profession to see if this is the career for you. We will learn more about medical tools (ex: taking blood pressure) and medical safety. You will be anxious to tell everyone all that you learned about being a doctor! Max: 12 Ages: 4 10 years old Fee: $10 June 23 10:00 11:00 a.m. Rochester Christian Church SCHEELS Scavenger HuntJoin Nikki Monari for some fun facts on a SCHEELS scavenger hunt, ferris wheel ride and some ice cream. All participants need to bring their own writing utensil. Ages: Any age (Adults accompanying children must pay fee also) Fee: $6 June 23 10:0011:30 a.m. SCHEELS

3801 S. MacArthur Blvd. Springfield

A Day at the OlympicsInstructors Maddie and Hailey Campbell. With the Olympics coming right around the corner, it is time to get in the Olympic spirit! In this class, we will learn more about the Olympics, make an Olympic games themed craft, have a healthy snack just like the Olympians, and participate in a miniature Olympic Games! Here, everyone can be an Olympian for the day! Max: 15 Ages: 47 years old Fee: $13.00 Date: May 31 Time: 9:0010:00 a.m. Rochester Christian Church TEDDY BEAR PICNIC – Instructor Darcy O'Connor. Your teddy bear is cuddly and lovable. He’s your best friend! But teddy bears don’t get out much. Why don’t you bring him to a picnic in his honor? Bring your favorite teddy bear or favorite stuffed buddy and spend some time making a craft, playing games, listening to stories and fun songs, and enjoying a snack. You’ll both have a “beary” good time! Max:10

Ages: 35 years old Fee: $10.00 June 14 9:00 10:00 a.m. Rochester Christian Church June 14 10:15 11:15 a.m. Rochester Christian Church

ON THE LOOSE WITH DR. SEUSS Instructor Darcy O'Connor. Who doesn't love rhyming and reading with Dr. Seuss? Come to our class to read the book, then enter into the Seussical world where we will begin to take a closer look. Make some art and eat a snack, play a game and read more about that Cat! Max: 15 Ages: 46 years old Fee: $12.00 June 15 9:00 10:00 a.m. Rochester Christian Church June 15 10:15 11:15 a.m. Rochester Christian Church

PETE THE CAT STRIKES! Instructor Darcy O'Connor.. Let's stroll through this cool cat's books and do some fun activities! We can make a snack from the fruit he steps in, practice tying shoes and buttoning and even decorate our own shoe cut outs! Also, we will be encouraged by his literacy and start our own books! It's all good! Max: 15

Ages: 4 7 years old Fee: $12.00 June 16 9:00 10:00 a.m. Rochester Christian Church June 16 10:15 11:15 a.m. Rochester Christian Church

Tea Party Time! Come join sisters Maddie and Hailey for a morning of tea and cakes. We will be trying different types of tea as well as a few snack in between. Wear your “Sunday Best” and feel free to bring along a doll, stuffed animal, or any other tea lover! MAX: 12

Ages: 36 years old Fee: $13.00

June 2 Time: 9:0010:00 a.m. Rochester Christian Church

LIP GLOSS Instructor Carrie New. Summer is just around the corner! Come have fun and make your personalized shiny lip gloss. Fabulous, quirky combinations of colors and FUNKY FLAVORS to choose from. All supplies included. No max. Ages: 6 and up Fee: $10.00 June 22 10:00 11:00 a.m. OR Rochester Christian Church June 22 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Rochester Christian Church

Mini Marshmallow Launchers Instructor Curtis Batchelder. We will be building wooden crossbows, capable of launching mini marshmallows 30 feet. Each participant will be able to take their creation home so you might want to warn the neighbors. Max: 15 Ages: 9 15 years old Fee: $16.00

July 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22 9:00 11:00 a.m. Rochester Christian Church Basement (around the back side of the church)

COCOA BLUE YAHOO! Led by Joshua Becker, Chocolatier and Owner of Cocoa Blue Chocolates. Fun with chocolate! Participants will learn about where chocolate comes from, get to see and hold cocoa pods and beans, taste different kinds of chocolate and decorate their very own chocolate bar to take home with them. **Please note that our facility uses nuts in many of our products.

MAX: 12 participants per session Ages: 8 and up Fee: $14.00 June 8 9:00 10:00 a.m. Cocoa Blue Chocolates June 14 9:00 10:00 a.m. Cocoa Blue Chocolates

117 East Main St., Rochester

PRAIRIE’S EDGE FARM TOUR Farm owners Dave and Jo Hendrickson, Rochester, IL. How would you like to go visit a real working farm? This is a very special and unique handson farm tour that kids of all ages will love! Summer is here and so are the new calves. Join us in our daily “chore” activities…the pigs will want a “piggy” treat and may need a quick spraying off with the hose. The hens are laying like crazy and their eggs must be gathered and chicken feed put out. The cows and horses need fly spray and maybe some hay. Let’s harvest a few sprigs of asparagus to take home too! Do you want to help and see the farming equipment? Come along! Wear old tennis shoes or boots if muddy.

Max: 10 people/session

**A PAID ADULT MUST ACCOMPANY CHILDREN. **

Due to insurance reasons, the tour is strictly limited to 10 people. Infants count as one person. Directions available at registration. If it rains, a rain date will be set. Ages: All Fee: $10.00 per participant

June 6 10:00 11:00 a.m. Prairie’s Edge Farm

June 13 10:00 11:00 a.m. 8300 Hendrickson Road, Rochester

June 20 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Directions to Prairie's Edge Farm, Rochester, IL

1) Go out of Rochester to the East on East Main St./Buckhart Road 2) Go 1 mile east of the Rochester Intermediate School and turn Left onto 8E Hedge Lane. Watch for the small green street sign on the left. Travel one mile on Hedge Lane. 3) Turn Right onto Hendrickson Road when you come to a T in the road. 4) Prairie's Edge Farm is at the end of the lane on your right.

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