summer 2015 - West Suburban Special Recreation Association
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summer 2015 - West Suburban Special Recreation Association
summer 2015 hablamos español Board of Directors Board Meetings berwyn park district clyde park district village of elmwood park park district of forest park park district of franklin park village of harwood heights hawthorne park district norridge park district north berwyn park district park district of oak park river forest park district The Board of Directors of the Association meets on the second Tuesday of the month, 8 times per year at 5:00pm. Call the office for a meeting schedule and locations. The public is invited to attend. jeff janda larry banks al schmidt steve thomas joseph d. modrich michael gadzinski dennis raleigh mark desalvo joseph c. vallez sandy lentz mike sletten West Suburban Special Recreation Association 2915 maple street, franklin park, il 60131 847.455.2100 ··· voice or tty office hours 8:30 am – 5:00 pm ··· monday through friday WSSRA Staff Marianne Birko Gretchen Dennis Robert A. Foster Maryellen Bilek Annie Hart Matt Barber April Ryan Nathan Sheade Elizabeth Pliego Carlos Marroquin Brittany Prysock Aaron Glickson Lisa Gershak Noelia Hernandez Laurie Kibler Christopher Swasko Luz Rocha-Serrano Larry Feldt Mike Zych 226 219 238 228 230 235 231 240 236 233 234 239 221 222 224 executive director superintendent of recreation superintendent of safety & operations outreach specialist inclusion manager staff manager program manager recreation specialist recreation specialist recreation specialist recreation specialist recreation specialist finance manager registrar lekotek leader graphic designer wssra driver/lekotek leader wssra driver wssra driver 245 245 245 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Key to Abbreviations Table of Contents ADD ADHD ALZ AUT DD EC ED HI LD MI MH MLH PI SL SO SP VI SUMMER CALENDAR 3 Alzheimer’s CHILDREN & YOUTH 6–7 Autism SWIM LESSONS 9 Early Childhood TEENS & ADULTS 10 – 12 Emotional Disturbance SPORTS, FITNESS, & SO 13 – 16 Learning Disability OLDER ADULTS 17 –18 Mental Impairment HOT SUMMER DAYS 19 OVERNIGHT TRIPS 20 – 21 Attention Deficit Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Developmental Disability Hearing Impairment Multiple Handicaps Mental Health Physical Impairment Speech and Language Delay Special Olympics Severe and Profound Mental Impairment Visual Impairment Registration Update All Summer 2015 registration is taken on a first come, first served basis summer deadline may 29th, 2015 Our Program Guide A great effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the information provided in our Program Guide. Due to the large amount of information, however, errors and changes may occur related to program schedules, locations, transportation and fees. WSSRA reserves the right to make adjustments as necessary. WSSRA will make every effort to notify participants of changes and corrections as quickly and efficiently as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience our errors may cause. follow us on /wssra @wssra On the Cover Mateo at Strider Bike Camp wssra.net1 Program locations EMERGENCY PHONE The purpose of this phone number is to allow access to WSSRA for emergencies only during non-office hours. 1. The phone may be called Monday through Friday, from 5:00pm to 11:00pm, Saturday, 7:00am to 11:00pm when programs are in session only. 2. Leave a message with your phone number at 708.491.3779 and a WSSRA staff will return your call if necessary. 3. The emergency phone should not be a substitute for calling the office for non-emergency questions, such as pick up times. WWW.WSSRA.NET Check out the WSSRA on the web for directions to program locations and up to date program information. Email your comments to us: [email protected] BERWYN FRANKLIN PARK Havlicek School 6401 15th St............................ 708.795.2450 Jefferson School 7035 16th St............................ 708.795.2454 Liberty Recreation Center 6445 W 27th Pl........................ 708.795.2891 Morton West High School 2400 Home Ave...................... 708.222.5700 North Berwyn Park District 1619 Wesley Ave ................... 708.749.4900 PAV Berwyn YMCA 2947 S Oak Park Ave.............. 708.749.0606 Proksa Park 3001 Wisconsin Ave............... 708.795.2892 Centre at North Park 10040 Addison St................... 847.928.8478 Enger School 10401 W Grand Ave .............. 847.455.5299 Franklin Park Community Center 9560 Franklin Ave .................. 847.455.2852 Franklin Park Ice Arena 9711 Waveland Ave . ............. 847.671.4268 Karate for Kids 10125 W Grand Ave .............. 847.349.5425 WSSRA Office 2915 Maple St......................... 847.455.2100 BENSENVILLE Harwood Heights Village Hall 7300 Wilson Ave .................... 708.867.7200 White Pines Golf Course 500 W Jefferson St.................. 630.766.0304 CICERO Cicero Community Center 2250 49th Ave......................... 708.477.6308 Cicero West School 4937 W 23rd St ...................... 708.780.4487 Clyde Park District Stadium 1909 S Laramie Ave ............... 708.652.3545 Columbus West School 5425 W 31st . .......................... 708.780.4482 Hawthorne Park District 5200 W 29th Pl........................ 708.863.6511 Morton East High School 2423 S Austin Blvd.................. 708.222.5264 Unity East Junior High School 2115 S 54th Ave...................... 708.863.8229 Woodbine School 3003 S 50th Ct . ...................... 708.652.8884 ELMWOOD PARK Elmwood Park Recreation Center 2 Conti Pkwy............................ 708.452.3935 Elmwood Park Family Aquatic Center 2 Conti Pkwy............................ 708.452.3935 Elmwood Park High School 8201 W Fullerton Ave............. 708.452.7272 FOREST PARK Circle Lanes 7244 Circle Ave ...................... 708.366.2810 Field Stevenson School 925 Beloit Ave ........................ 708.366.5703 Park District of Forest Park 7501 Harrison St .................... 708.366.7500 Forest Park Middle School 925 Beloit Ave ........................ 708.366.5703 2wssra.net HARWOOD HEIGHTS MELROSE PARK Mannheim Middle School 2600 Hyde Park Ave .............. 847.455.5020 NORRIDGE Norridge Park District 4631 N Overhill Ave .............. 708.457.1244 OAK PARK Andersen Center 820 Hayes Ave . ...................... 708.524.2050 Ascension Church 808 S East Ave......................... 708.848.2703 Barrie Recreation Center 1101 S Lombard Ave ............. 708.383.6905 Carroll Recreation Center 1125 S Kenilworth Ave........... 708.383.6906 Dole Center 255 Augusta St ....................... 708.848.7050 Field Recreation Center 935 Woodbine Ave . .............. 708.383.6907 Fox Recreation Center 624 S Oak Park Ave................ 708.383.6908 Gymnastics & Recreation Center (GRC) 21 Lake St . .............................. 708.725.2200 Irving School 1125 S Cuyler Ave ................. 708.524.3090 Longfellow Recreation Center 610 S Ridgeland Ave ............. 708.383.6909 Longfellow School 610 Highland Ave................... 708.524.3060 Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield St........................ 708.725.2400 Oak Park Country Club 2001 Thatcher Ave.................. 708.453.5554 Oak Park River Forest High School 201 N Scoville Ave ................. 708.383.0700 Rehm Park 515 Garfield St........................ 708.848.9661 Ridgeland Commons Rec Complex 415 Lake St.............................. 708.725.2300 Whittier School 715 N Harvey Ave................... 708.524.3080 Summer 2015 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY MONDAY AQUA EXERCISE & STINGRAY SWIM TEAM 8:00 – 8:45am Park District of Forest Park SPECIAL EVENTS WALK-N-DINE TOWERS SOCIAL 12:30pm – 2:30pm Franklin Towers Franklin Park FALLIN’ FOR OUR STARS TEAM UP 9:30 – 11:00am Franklin Park Community Center 9:30am – 12:15pm WILDCARD WEDNESDAYS 9:30 – 12:00pm Franklin Park Community Center SWIM LESSONS 8:15 – 8:45am Park District of Forest Park BOOT CAMP 9:00 – 10:00am Rehm Park Oak Park SATURDAY FUN CLUB 9:00 – 11:30am Barrie Center Oak Park OUTDOOR ADVENTURES 9:15am – 12:15pm Park District of Forest Park Building #4 SUPER SATURDAYS 12:15 – 2:45pm Barrie Center Oak Park STINGRAY SWIM TEAM 6:00 – 7:45pm PAV YMCA Berwyn FRIDAY SHOW TIME Time Varies Barrie Center Oak Park FOOD CRITICS 6:30 – 9:15pm Barrie Center Oak Park MOONLIGHTERS & SOCIALITES 6:00pm – 9:00pm Carroll Center Oak Park HOT SHOTS & CITY SLICKERS 6:00pm – 9:00pm Park District of Forest Park Building #4 SWIM LESSONS 3:45 – 6:00pm PAV YMCA Berwyn SWIM LESSONS 7:10 – 7:40pm RCRC Oak Park JUNIOR GOLFERS 6:00 – 7:00 White Pines Golf Course Bensenville YOGA FOR WELLNESS 10:00 – 11:15am Village of Harwood Heights A F T E R N O O N S SWIM LESSONS 5:00 – 6:00pm Elmwood Park Aquatics Center WEEKLY WORKOUT 7:00 – 8:15pm Park District of Franklin Park FLAG FOOTBALL 6:00 – 7:15pm Elmwood Park High School INTRO TO GOLF 7:00 – 8:00pm White Pines Golf Course Bensenville SATURDAY BOWLING LEAGUE 1:00pm-3:00pm Circle Bowling Lanes Forest Park SWIM LESSONS 7:10 – 7:40pm RCRC Oak Park BOBCATS SOFTBALL 6:30 – 8:00pm Field Park, Oak Park Birch Park, Franklin Park ZUMBA 6:15 – 7:15pm Liberty Center Berwyn E V E N I N G S TAE KWON DO 7:15 – 8:00pm Karate for Kids Franklin Park BOBCATS VOLLEYBALL GAME SEASON 6:00 – 8:15pm Franklin Park Community Center SWIM LESSONS 4:15 –4:45pm Duck Pond Pool Cicero HEALTHY START 10:00 – 11:30am Franklin Park Community Center OCTOBER 16 WHITE SOX PARTY JUNE 7 SPLISH SPLASH SUMMER BASH JULY 30 IN-TENTS WILDERNESS AUGUST 11 – 13 ISO BOWLING TOURNAMENT JULY 25 BRADFORD WOODS 3-DAY AUGUST 3 – 5 BRADFORD WOODS 5-DAY AUGUST 3 – 7 SHEBOYGAN TRIP AUGUST 18 – 20 ON MILWAUKEE! SEPTEMBER 2 – 3 BOBCATS VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE SEASON 6:30 – 7:30pm Ascension Gym Oak Park West Suburban Special Recreation Foundation The West Suburban Special Recreation Foundation (WSSRF) is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation that exists to raise funds for WSSRA. The funds raised by the WSSRF help expand programming and support additional needs of WSSRA when necessary. To learn more about WSSRF, call Marianne Birko at the WSSRA office. The WSSRF needs you! New Members The WSSRF welcomes new members. Please consider joining! No one on the Foundation is asked to do more than they can handle, yet by working together, WSSRF raises $20,000 each year to support WSSRA programs. At each meeting, Foundation members have the opportunity to give input and ideas about program offerings. So come join the fun and help WSSRF improve and expand programs for persons of all ages with disabilities. 4wssra.net Get involved! WSSRA is looking for energetic & caring staff to assist in recreation programs for individuals with disabilities. You will: · Meet new people while participating in fun recreation activities · Enjoy personal growth · Have a flexible schedule (Morning, afternoon, evening & weekend hours available) · Gain leadership skills · Enhance self-esteem by being part of a team that brings out the best in everyone For more information, call 847.455.2100 or visit wssra.net Staff Spotlight WSSRA would like to welcome Aaron Glickson to the staff as our new Recreation Specialist. Greetings! My name is Aaron Glickson. I am extremely excited to be joining this team, the communities that WSSRA serves, and getting to know your families. So far, everyone has been very welcoming and helpful. I have been working in the parks and recreation field since the age of 14. Wheeling Park District is where I began part time lifeguarding, teaching swim lessons, and managing the indoor and outdoor water parks. Other part time experience of mine include working for Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA), Buffalo Grove Park District (where I grew up), and University Recreation at Western Michigan University (WMU). I attended WMU from 2008-2011 and completed a double major in Recreation Management and Communication Studies. During my undergrad, I coached Special Olympics Swimming, Bowling, and Golf. The last two years I ran the Gurnee Park District Aquatic Programs; primarily the swim lesson program during the school year and managing day-to-day operations of the outdoor Aquatic Center in the summer. personal interests Swimming, cooking, and spending time with friends and family favorite movies Coach Carter and the Batman movies favorite food Chicago Style hot dogs favorite sports teams favorite thing about wssra The Blackhawks, Michigan State University, Indiana University, Getting to know all of the participants and seeing them grow, and Western Michigan University, and those Cubbies the fun and energetic office environment. wssra.net5 children & youth Lekotek Tae Kwon Do Jr. Golfers ALL ABILITIES ALL ABILITIES Borrow toys from WSSRA’s toy lending library—we have over 2,000 toys!! Our certified Lekotek leaders will guide you through a monthly play session and introduce you to a variety of adaptive toys, making play possible for ALL children. Lekotek offers: This class is designed to captivate the interest of our youngest student. Karate for Kids teaches the American Tae Kwon Do Association curriculum. It is based on the concepts of positive mental attitude and high goal setting. The building blocks for this system include: MI, AUT, DD, MH · Relaxing, guided play sessions · Home loan of up to six toys monthly · Opportunities to focus on the abilities of children · Positive parent/child interactions · Self-esteem building · Sibling play and fun! For children birth – 6 years North Berwyn Park District, Irving School in Berwyn, or WSSRA office Registration will resume for our Fall 2015 session of Lekotek. Please call the office for more information. 6wssra.net · Self-control · Courtesy · Friendship · Confidence · Self-awareness · Self-esteem · Perseverance · Self-improvement · Respect · Dedication Ages 9-14 ··· Mondays, 7:15-8:00pm Karate for Kids, Franklin Park uniform fee: $40.00/one-time fee for new participants in addition to program fee dates: June 8 – July 20 no program july 6 registration #: 313 fee: $61.20 Join this parent & child program to learn the basics of golf under the instruction of a professional. Participants will be introduced to the following : · Proper Stance · Swing and stroke technique · Basic principles of clubs · Positive parent/child interactions · Proper golf rules & etiquette Ages 6 – 12 ··· Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:00pm White Pines Golf Course, Berwyn dates: June 18 – July 23 no program july 2 registration #: 335 fee: $15.30 saturdays Saturday Fun Club Super Saturdays ALL ABILITIES ALL ABILITIES Ages 3 – 6 ··· Saturdays, 9:00am – 11:30am Barrie Recreation Center fee: $10.60/week reg #: 304 Ages 7 – 11 ··· Saturdays, 12:15 – 2:45pm Barrie Recreation Center fee: $10.60/week activity reg #: 306 date reg # Summer Challenge Game Day! Are you ready for a morning full of outside Olympic style challenges? June 13 304-01 Father’s Day is Tomorrow? Let’s make something special for Dads and other special people in our lives. Show them how much we care! June 20 304-02 Happy Birthday America! We’re celebrating the 4th a little early! Come dressed in your best red, white, and blue. Happy Birthday America! June 27 304-03 No program today ··· Happy 4th! July 4 Hoops there it is! Nothing like a fun morning of basketball themed games. Make sure to wear closed toe shoes. July 11 304-04 Splish, Splash Fun Wear your bathing suit & bring a towel! We’ll finish our summer season off with a day of water play! July 18 304-05 306-01 306-02 306-03 306-04 306-05 Outdoor Adventures MI, DD, LD, VI We fill our Saturday mornings with fun and thrills as we explore our communities. The vans will depart 5 minutes after scheduled start time for our out trips! We do a lot of indoor AND outdoor activities each week. Please make sure that you are dressed for both! Ages 12 – 22 ··· Saturdays, 9:15am –12:15pm Park District of Forest Park, Building #4 fee: $14.00/week Please see weekly program descriptions for any changes in fee or program time activity date reg # Splash Parkapalooza June 20 331–01 Drink the Wild Air June 27 331–02 Print Making in the Park July 11 331–03 Fun in the Sun July 18 331–04 Soak your friends with cannons, spray spouts, and more at the Ty Warner Splash Park. Wear your swimsuit. Don’t forget to bring sunscreen and a towel. Nothing says summer like a walk through Sagawau Environmental Learning Center to learn about Cook County’s only canyon and the unique plants and rock formations in the area. We’ll enjoy a nice picnic outside followed by a hike through Waterfall Glen. $28.00 this week, extended hours ··· 9:15am – 3:15pm. Don’t forget sunscreen and good walking shoes! It’s time to relax in the sun and carve out your own printing block. We’ll be transferring your images with printing ink onto fabrics and more! We’ll hang out in the park today for a morning filled with games and playground fun. wssra.net7 join WSSRA & OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS Everyone is welcome to walk! Friends, family, anyone who wants to walk, wheel, carry banners & pass out candy! Parents must accompany family members who need supervision. Saturday 5 July 4th, 201 9:30–11:30AM Wea cks to n K y it n u t or Oppor A R S S W r u r yo shirt! h, 2015 t 5 2 y a m , y a mond 9:30–11:30AM 4th of July program # 394-00 · Memorial Day program # 395-00 swim l essons ALL ABILITIES WSSRA conducts swim lessons to allow all individuals to progress from beginner to advanced swimming abilities. Our swim lessons cover fundamental body positions, breath control, stroke drills, and age appropriate safety skills. If you are looking to learn more advanced, competitive, and technical strokes to improve your swimming check out or Stingray Swim Team page! WSSRA swim lessons use the progressive American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim program. Parents are responsible for locker room supervision and assistance. Public health code requires that anyone with possible incontinence must wear protective, rubber pants in addition to a swim diaper. DUCK POND POOL, CICERO Monday 3 years & up 4:15 – 4:45pm June 8 – July 13 351-01 $26.55 RIDGELAND POOL, OAK PARK Mondays & Wednesdays 3 years & up 7:10 – 7:40pm June 8 – June 24 351-02 $26.55 Mondays & Wednesdays 3 years & up 7:10 – 7:40pm June 29 – July 15 351-03 $26.55 ELMWOOD PARK AQUATICS CENTER Wednesday 3 years & up 5:00 – 5:30pm June 10 – July 15 351-04 $26.55 Wednesday 3 years & up 5:30 – 6:00pm June 10 – July 15 351-05 $26.55 Friday 3 years & up 3:45 – 4:15pm June 12 – July 17 351-06 $24.65 Friday 3 years & up 4:20 – 4:50pm June 12 – July 17 351-07 $24.65 Friday 3 years & up 4:55 – 5:25pm June 12 – July 17 351-08 $24.65 Friday 3 years & up 5:30 – 6:00pm June 12 – July 17 351-09 $24.65 8:15 – 8:45am June 13 – July 18 351-10 $24.65 PAV YMCA, BERWYN no program july 3 no program july 3 no program july 3 no program july 3 PARK DISTRICT OF FOREST PARK Saturday 3 years & up no program july 4 wssra.net9 teens & young adults Food Critics Show Time MI, DD, AUT, MLH MI, DD, AUT, MLH You got beef, dog!? Let’s get our taste buds rolling! Join us as we go around town tasting the best Italian beefs and hot dogs we can find! Lively discussion about what we liked best each week is all part of the fun. Bring $25 to cover your food and share of the tip. Participants must be able to sit for a meal with minimal interruptions to others. Enjoy a night with popcorn and the big screen. WSSRA will notify participants of the show and program time on Wednesday, the week of the movie. In order to minimize disturbance to other movie patrons, participants must be able to focus on a movie for two hours with minimal breaks. Participants need to bring $20 for ticket and snacks. Ages 15 and older ··· Fridays, 6:30 – 9:15pm Ages 15 and older ··· Fridays Barrie Recreation Center Barrie Recreation Center pick up point trans trans fee: $2.75/week · WSSRA Office · Cicero McDonald’s pick up point trans trans fee: $2.75/week · WSSRA Office · Cicero McDonald’s program fee: $12.25/week program fee: $12.75/week date June 12 June 26 July 17 reg # 361-01 361-02 361-03 destination Romano’s Portillo’s Johnnie’s Beef Franklin Park Forest Park Elmwood Park DATE REG # June 19 360-01 July 10 360-02 WSSRA will notify participants of the movie & times on the Wednesday before the show. Team Up! AUT, DD WSSRA is pleased to partner with Community Support Services (CSS) in its offering of the Team Up program. WSSRA provides a fitness component once a week to individuals who are enrolled in the program. This program is grant-funded through the Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park. Oak Park residents only. 22 and older ··· Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 – 1:30pm dates: Ongoing now – December 2015 criteria: Participants must meet residency criteria, must be successful socially with a 1:4 staffing ratio, and must be independent in personal care. to register or for more information: Contact Francisca Favela at Community Support Services, 708.354.4547 10wssra.net moonlighters & socialites interested in joining the saturday night fun? Check out pages 11 and 12, we have tons of exciting programs for ages 15 and up! Join a club for some Saturday evening fun! We'll visit some of our favorite local attractions with friends while focusing on enhancement of social skills. Activities planned are intended for adults who want to venture out in the name of fun! Call the office and we'll help you get into the right group ··· 847.455.2100 MI, AUT, DD Ages 15 and older ··· Saturdays, 6:00-9:00pm ··· Carroll Center, Oak Park pick-up point: WSSRA Office or Cicero McDonald’s trans fee: $2.75 per week moonlighters reg #: 375 socialites reg #: 376 When Social Clubs are scheduled to attend sporting events, plays, concerts, etc, our return to the meeting locations is approximate. WSSRA will remain at these events until they end. If the group is going to be more than 15 minutes late, staff will attempt to contact families with updated information. activity date reg # fee Summer Madness! June 6 375-01 $14.30 Links & Tees Golfing in Addison! June 20 375-02 $16.35 Plant it for the Planet! June 27 375-03 $12.25 Take a Hike! July 11 375-04 $14.30 Karaoke Pool Party! July 18 375-05 $12.25 Aug 7 375-06 $18.40 Kick off our summer season with a night of dancing, music, fun and friends with the Answer Inc. Show us your golfing skills at this the out-door miniature golfing facility that Links & Tees has to offer! Join the fun as we do a good deed and plant a seed at this informational Gardening 101 activity Meet at the Oak Park Conservatory Hike, walk, or jog the beautiful scenery that Naperville Park District has to offer, then hop on a paddle boat for a relaxing cruise on the river Join us for a Karaoke practice before the SRA Karaoke Off! Then freshen up with a splash at the Forest Park pool Bring a swim suit ··· Meet at Forest Park Main Building SRA Karaoke-Off Time to show off your best vocals and sing to your favorite song that you’ve practiced for all summer at an evening of music and talent performed by other SRA participants! Space is limited! Friday Night ··· 5:15 – 9:30pm. Meet at Barrie Center. Please note new registration number 376-01 376-02 376-03 376-04 376-05 wssra.net11 hot shots & city slickers MI, AUT, DD Ages 15 and older ··· Saturdays, 6:00-9:00pm ··· Park District of Forest Park, Building #4 pick-up point: WSSRA Office or Cicero McDonald’s trans fee: $2.75 per week hot shots reg #: 373 socialites reg #: 374 When Social Clubs are scheduled to attend sporting events, plays, concerts, etc, our return to the meeting locations is approximate. WSSRA will remain at these events until they end. If the group is going to be more than 15 minutes late, staff will attempt to contact families with updated information. activity date reg # fee Summer Madness! June 6 373-01 $14.30 Colors in Motion! June 20 373-02 $14.30 Plant it for the Planet! June 27 373-03 $12.25 Painting in the Park! July 11 373-04 $16.35 Karaoke Pool Party! July 18 373-05 $12.25 Aug 7 375-06 $18.40 Kick off our summer season with a night of dancing, music, fun and friends with the Answer Inc. Leave your brushes at home, we’re shooting colors not just water! So don’t forget to wear your white Tees--today we are the canvas and the games are endless! Join the fun as we do a good deed and plant a seed at this informational Gardening 101 activity Meet at the Oak Park Conservatory Easels out for this artistically creative evening. Whether you are an undiscovered Picasso or a beginner, this program will be fun for you, follow the strokes of the instructor as we paint on canvas Join us for a Karaoke practice before the SRA Karaoke Off! Then freshen up with a splash at the 374-01 374-02 374-03 374-04 374-05 Forest Park pool Bring a swim suit ··· Meet at Forest Park Main Building SRA Karaoke-Off Time to show off your best vocals and sing to your favorite song that you’ve practiced for all summer at an evening of music and talent performed by other SRA participants! Space is limited! Friday Night ··· 5:15 – 9:30pm. Meet at Barrie Center. Please note new registration number 12wssra.net sports, fitness & special olympics Intro to Golf Advanced Golf Flag Football MLH, MI, AUT, DD MLH, MI, AUT, DD MLH, MI, AUT, DD Woods, Irons, Drivers, OH MY! Come learn the basics of golf under the direction of a professional so you don’t have to yell “fore” on every swing! Focus on the following while enjoying the nice evening summer breeze: Swing that dust off your clubs with a 200 yard drive during Advanced Golf! This 1-hour lesson provided by a golf pro will not only allow you be outside, but enjoy the company of your friends. Do you have the farthest drive or the closest putt? Participants must be able to demonstrate basic golf skills and an understanding of golf rules & etiquette with minimal staff support. Have you always wanted to run a deep post and catch a touchdown? Take the handoff and bust off a huge run through the offensive line? Or sack the quarterback? Well, now is your chance! WSSRA is starting a flag football team. We’ll even scrimmage some of the other SRAs. We'll focus on the fundamentals of flag football, get some physical activity, and most importantly, have fun! 15 and older ··· Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:00pm 15 and older ··· Wednesday, 6:00 – 7:15pm Oak Park Country Club Elmwood Park High School dates: May 7 –June 4 dates: June 17 – July 29 · Proper stance · Swing and stroke technique · Basic principles of clubs · Proper golf rules & etiquette This program is made possible through the sponsorship of the Chicago District Golfing Foundation. 12 and older ··· Thursdays, 7:00 –8:00pm White Pines Golf Course, Bensenville dates: June 18 – July 23 round trip trans trans fee: $30.25 registration #: 236 fee: $17.35 no program july 2 round trip trans trans fee: $30.25 registration #: 333 fee: $15.30 pick up point trans trans fee: $19.75 · Liberty Center, Berwyn · Longfellow Center, Oak Park registration #: 344 fee: $58.60 Healthy Start Boot Camp Aqua Exercise ALL ABILITIES ALL ABILITIES Start your week with a healthy dose of exercise! We’ll emphasize: Time to get our sweat on! Join our fitness boot camp for low to high intensity work outs that focus on developing coordination, strength, cardio, and flexibility. All levels are welcome! Workouts will be adapted to each individual’s ability level. MLH, MI, AUT, DD · Stretching · Flexibility · Moderate aerobics · Use of exercise equipment Exercise routines will be monitored by staff to meet your individual needs. 21 and older ··· Mondays, 10:00 –11:30am Franklin Park Community Center dates: June 8 – July 13 round trip trans trans fee: $36.30 registration #: 345 fee: $33.30 15 and older ··· Saturdays, 9:00 –10:00am Rehm Park, Oak Park dates: June 13 – July 18 no program july 4 registration #: 343 fee: $11.50 new day and time! Aqua exercise is one of the best exercises for the body with minimal gravitational pull, all muscle groups are worked out. Workouts cover cardio and strength. While having fun in the pool with your friends to various-upbeat music, you will also improve your strength, flexibility, mobility, resting heart rate, and range of motion 15 and older ··· Saturdays, 8:00 – 8:45am Park District of Forest Park dates: June 13 – July 18 no program july 4 round trip trans trans fee: $30.25 registration #: 348 fee: $29.45 wssra.net13 Special Olympics Illinois Special Olympics provides year round sports training in a variety of Olympic-type sports for individuals who are 8 years and older and who have mental impairments or closely related developmental disabilities. The program gives athletes opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of skills and friendship with their families and other athletes. WSSRA supports the mission of Special Olympics through the participation in the following sports: Aquatics, Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Softball, Track & Field, Volleyball, and Gymnastics. Criteria for Participation Good Sportsmanship All Special Olympic athletes must have a current, completed We all share a responsibility in making the Special Olympics Application for Participation in Illinois Special Olympics on training and competition program a positive experience that file with the Special Olympic coordinator at WSSRA. This form promotes the growth & development of our athletes. With this contains 4 sections: belief, we have identified expectations for our WSSRA Athletes, · Athlete information Parents, & Spectators: · Parent or Guardian Authorization & Medical Authorization WSSRA’s Expectations of Athletes · Health Insurance and Emergency Information · Demonstrate respect for the rules of the sport · Medical Clearance (MUST be completed by a physician) · Demonstrate respect for coaches, teammates, Applications for Participation in Illinois Special Olympics are valid for 2 years based on the earliest signed date on the medical application form. See page 22 for the application. opponents, opposing coaches and officials. Failure to do so may result in loss of playing time · Come to practices and games ready to play with a positive attitude. Anyone interested in participating, starting a new sport, or WSSRA’s Expectations of Spectators volunteering please contact the WSSRA Special WSSRA spectators are asked to provide positive support during Olympic Coordinator. practice and competition. Negative comments are incredibly detrimental to team morale. Spectators are expected to: · Show respect & positive support for ALL WSSRA athletes and our opponents. · Show respect & positive support for ALL WSSRA coaches, opposing coaches, officials, and other spectators · Be a role model for proper behavior and demonstrate good sportsmanship, and self-discipline. Failure to do so will result in removal from the practice or competition and may jeopardize your attendance at future events. 14wssra.net Bobcat Volleyball Zumba® MI, AUT, DD ALL ABILITIES We are getting ready for another season! WSSRA will emphasize teamwork and good sportsmanship throughout the practice season while developing individual and team volleyball skills. Competition begins in August. Players must participate in the practice season to be eligible to compete with the Bobcats. Special Olympics competition requires that all teams are uniformed. New and replacement uniforms will have an additional fee. Team coaches will be able to provide more details once practice season is underway. Dance, dance, dance your way to a healthier you! We promise to keep moving in this Latin and international dance fitness program. 13 and older ··· Wednesdays, 6:15 – 7:15pm Liberty Center, Berwyn dates: June 10 – July 15 round trip trans trans fee: $36.30 registration #: 326 fee: $38.10 For participants15 and older Practice Season Info Weekly Workout Mondays, 6:30 – 7:30pm, June 15 – July 27 MLH, MI, AUT, DD Ascension School, Oak Park Finish your day with a great workout! Improve your physical condition with exercise stations, weight lifting, and low impact aerobics. Game Season Info Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00pm, August 11 – September 29 Franklin Park Community Center registration #: 359 season fee: $117.20includes practice & game REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JULY 10 13 and older ··· Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:15pm Franklin Park Community Center dates: June 9 – July 14 round trip trans trans fee: $36.30 registration #: 347 fee: $27.75 Stingray Swim Team Stingray Swim Team is a training and team building program for those who have excelled in WSSRA swim lessons and can now swim at least one length (25m) of the pool independently. Athletes are pushed and challenged to continually develop their competitive swimming skills further with our dedicated coaches and staff. Training consists of consecutive lap-swimming throughout the program along with technique refinement. Stingray members are encouraged to participate in Special Olympic Competition, but not obligated to do so. Swim team members are not eligible to register for WSSRA swim lessons. WSSRA round trip trans is available for Forest Park sessions only ··· trans fee: $30.25 Stingray Swimmers may select ONE of the following summer practice sessions: PAV YMCA, BERWYN Thursday 6:00 – 6:45pm June 11 – July 16 341-01 $32.55 Thursday 7:00 – 7:45pm June 11 – July 16 341-02 $32.55 June 13 –July 18 341-03 $29.45 PARK DISTRICT OF FOREST PARK Saturday 8:00 – 8:45am no program july 4 wssra.net15 Bobcat Softball MI, AUT, DD Hey Bobcats! Make sure you have your calendars marked with 2 upcoming softball tournaments. Coaches will have more information as we get closer to tourney time! ITRS Tournament, Sunday, July 12 ··· ISO District Softball Tournament, Sunday, July 26 Saturday Bowling ISO Bowling Tournament MI, AUT, DD, MH If you’re registered for Saturday Bowling League, compete in ISO annual tournament! See Special Olympics information on page 14. Sharpen your bowling skills while spending time with friends. An adaptive ball and bowling ramp will be available. see below for iso bowling tournament information! Ages 13 and older ··· Saturdays, 1:00 – 3:00pm Circle Lanes, Forest Park dates: June 13 – July 18 no program july 4 pick up point trans trans fee: $13.75 · WSSRA Office · Cicero McDonald’s registration #: 310 16wssra.net · Harwood Heights Village Hall · Elmwood Park Recreation Center fee: $48.50 Saturday, July 25, 9:00am – 2:00pm Stardust Bowl, Addison pick up point trans trans fee: $2.75 · WSSRA Office registration #: 342 fee: $20.40 older adults Towers Social Wildcard Wednesdays ADULTS PI, VI, MLH ADULTS PI, VI, HI, MLH Join us one Friday a month for socializing, games and trivia. We’ll enjoy coffee and a light snack while we play cards “Garbage” style. Start your day with some card shuffling fun! Light & healthy refreshments will be served. Sign up for the weeks that fit your schedule! Older adults ··· Fridays, 12:30 – 2:30pm Older Adults ··· Wednesdays, 9:30 – 12:00pm Franklin Towers, Franklin Park Franklin Park Community Center round trip trans round trip trans trans fee: $6.05/week trans fee: $6.05/week program fee: FREE program fee: $10.60/week DATE June 19 July 17 August 21 DATE June 10 June 17 June 24 REG # 379-01 379-02 379-03 REG # 365-01 365-02 365-03 DATE July 1 July 8 July 15 REG # 365-04 365-05 365-06 Walk & Dine Shop & Dine ADULTS PI, VI, HI, MLH ADULTS PI, VI, HI, MLH Walk or wheel your way to a healthier heart with your friends at WSSRA! We’ll end each week with lunch at a local restaurant. Participants must be independent in mobility. Participants will be responsible for purchasing their own lunch. We’ll hit the stores today and stock up on your necessities. We’ll end each week with lunch at a local restaurant. Participants must be independent in mobility. Participants will be responsible for their own purchases and lunch. Older adults ··· Tuesdays, 9:30am – 12:15pm Older adults ··· Tuesday, 9:30am-12:15pm round trip trans round trip trans trans fee: $6.05/week program fee: $11.25/week trans fee: $6.05/week program fee: $11.25/week activity date reg # activity date reg # Yorktown Mall Lunch at The Patio Restaurant June 9 367-01 Super Target, Hillside Lunch at Panda Express June 30 368-01 Harlem Irving Plaza Lunch at Noodles & Company June 16 367-02 Lindberg Park Lunch at Lou Malnati’s June 23 367-03 Sign up for Shop & Dine today! June 30 Garfield Park Conservatory Lunch at Pete’s Red Hots July 7 367-04 Proksa Park Lunch at Famous Dave’s July 14 367-05 wssra.net17 older adults Yoga for Wellness Summer in the City ADULTS PI, VI, HI, CHRONIC ILLNESS ADULTS PI, VI, HI, MLH Did you know that yoga can help improve flexibility, balance, breathing and concentration? Plus, it can help decrease stress and improve your mood! Join WSSRA as we start the day with breathing exercises and gentle stretching and yoga. We’ll get out and about, and take in some of the enjoyable sights, sounds and tastes of our area! Yoga poses will be taught in a seated position in chairs. Older adults ··· Tuesdays, 10:00 – 11:15am reg # 369-01 Session One June 9 – July 14 fee: $15.75 369-02 Session Two trans fee: $6.05/week program fee: $7.65/week activity Village of Harwood Heights session round trip trans August 11 – September 15 fee: $15.75 reg # Music in the Park Sunday, June 28 ··· 5:15 – 7:45pm 366-01 Come join us for a concert in the park presented by Park District of Oak Park, and if we have time get some ice cream. Café Con Leche Wednesday, July 22 ··· 6:30 – 8:30pm 366-02 Come try some amazing Central Latin cuisine that will make your taste bud explode! Bring money for your dinner Just This Once ADULTS PI, VI, HI, MLH Older adults ··· Wednesdays, 9:00am – 3:00pm Please see event descriptions for destinations and program fees round trip trans trans fee: $6.05/week activity fee date reg # Place Your Bets Come try your luck at Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, IN. We’ll enjoy brunch at the Village Square Buffet Must be 21 at attend. Bring a photo ID and $20 for the lunch buffet $10.20 July 29, 9:00 – 3:00 372-01 Mangia! Shop and dine at Eataly, one of Chicago’s largest Italian fresh food markets Bring money for shopping and lunch $10.20 August 12, 9:30 – 2:00 372-02 Hours Among the Flowers Enjoy a tram tour of the beautiful Chicago Botanic Garden, Glenoce Bring $20 for lunch $15.25 August 26, 9:00 – 3:00 372-03 18wssra.net hot summer days ALL ABILITIES Ages 6 – 22 ··· 9:00am – 3:00pm ··· Please event descriptions for locations and program fees Round trip trans fee: $6.05 per event ACTIVITY DATE REG # FEE Par-Tee Time! Tuesday, June 2 315-01 $28.60 Surf’s Up! Thursday, June 4 315-02 $21.45 A Day at the Farm Tuesday, July 28 315-03 $21.45 Cruisin’ the Coasters Thursday, July 30 315-04 $28.60 Surf’s Up! Tuesday, August 18 315-05 $21.45 Par-Tee Time! Thursday, August 20 315-06 $28.60 Put your golf skills to the test! We’re heading to Top Golf, Wooddale Meet at Carroll Center, Oak Park ··· Lunch will be provided Grab your suit and get ready for some fun, we’re heading the Loyola Beach for a day in the sun Meet at Carroll Center, Oak Park ··· Bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen and lunch Enjoy a day of archery, fishing and kayaking at St. James Farm, Warrenville Meet at Park District of Forest Park, Main Building ··· Bring a lunch Enjoy rides, animals and entertainment at Santa’s Village Azoosment Park, East Dundee Meet at Park District of Forest Park, Main Building ··· Bring a lunch Grab your suit and get ready for some fun, we’re heading the Loyola Beach for a day in the sun Meet at Carroll Center, Oak Park ··· Bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen and lunch Put your golf skills to the test! We’re heading to Top Golf, Wooddale Meet at Carroll Center, Oak Park ··· Lunch will be provided wssra.net19 overnight trips Overnight Adventures: Bradford Woods Bradford Woods is a beautiful learning and outdoor education center located in Martinsville, Indiana. The center is situated on more than 2,500 acres of pristine forest, which includes a 140-acre lake and over 10 miles of hiking trails. All facilities at Bradford Woods are fully accessible and air-conditioned. Our activities will include: · Swimming in the pool and lake · Hiking the trails · Archery · Camp fires · Canoeing · Pontoon boat rides · Fishing · Use of the Sports Pavilion Due to the popularity of the Bradford 3 and 5 Day trips, they will be offered as a lottery. All participants interested must register by June 19. WSSRA will notify you by June 26. Scholarships are not available for this trip. 3 Day Adventure 5 Day Adventure This camp is designed for our WSSRA participants who: This camp is designed for our WSSRA participants who are: SP, MH, AUT DD, MI, AUT · Require assistance with personal care and daily living skills · May require hand-over-hand assistance for participation in recreation activities · Require a smaller staff to participant ratio for behavioral and emotional support · Toilet trained · Responsible for independent personal care including feeding, dressing, and toileting · Devoid of emotional outbursts that require 1:1 staffing · Successful socially within 1 staff person per 4 participant ratio Ages 11 – 22 ··· Monday – Wednesday, August 3 – 5, 2015 Ages 12 and older ··· Monday – Friday, August 3 –7, 2015 Registration #: 340 Registration #: 337 20wssra.net Fee: $306 Fee: $510 tell us how we’re doing! In-Tents Wilderness LD, ED WSSRA wants your feedback! Let’s get explorin’! Grab your hiking gear and join us as we visit the beautiful and historic Turkey Run State Park in Marshall Indiana! We will be experiencing: · Hiking · Horseback riding · Fishing · Tenting · Swimming · Canoeing · Cooking by the campfire Ages 10 – 15 ··· Tuesday – Thursday, August 11 – 13 Turkey Run State Park, Marshall, Indiana registration deadline: july 24 registration #: 339 fee: $183.60 Ahoy Blue Harbor DD, MI, AUT We want your feedback and suggestions regarding the programs for which you have registered. Please take 3-4 minutes to help us improve the services we offer. All answers are anonymous, confidential, and will be used only by WSSRA. Whether you are into extreme adventure or want to chill out by the pool, the Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan, Wisconsin has it all for you! We’ll experience water park attractions, beach fun, kayaking, and paddle boating just to name a few of the fun outdoors experiences. 18 years and older ··· Tuesday – Thursday, August 18 – 20 Trip location: Blue Harbor Resort, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Registration #: 338 Fee: $382.50 registration deadline: july 24 On Milwaukee! Adult 2 Day Trip HI, VI, PI, MLH Come take a ride with us just north of the Illinois boarder into this town rich with history and a taste of modern in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. During the 2 day, 1 night trip we will fill ourselves up in local restaurants, enjoy the city during a day of shopping, test our luck with a casino, and enjoy a musical and/or guided tour of the city. Participants plan to bring spending money for meals and souvenirs. Just visit wssra.net and click on “tell us what you think!” Thanks for your Older Adults ··· Wednesday – Thursday, September 2 – 3 Registration #: 480 Fee: $170 assistance! wssra.net21 west suburban special recreation association SUMMER 2015 REGISTRATION FORM mail to: wssra, 2915 maple street, franklin park, il 60131 ··· fax to: 847.455.2157 ··· signed registration must be received by may 29, 2015 participant’s name:_ ______________________________________________________________________________birth date:_______________________ address:_________________________________________________________________ city/state: _ _____________ zip:_____________________________ home phone:____________________________________ park district/village:_ ____________________________________________________________ parent or guardian name:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ email address: parent/guardian work phone:_____________________________________________ parent/guardian cell phone:______________________________ who should be contacted if parent/guardian is unavailable? name:___________________________________phone:__________________________ present school/workshop/other:_ ________________________________________ teacher/supervisor name:_________________________________ participant disability:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ does participant use wheelchair/walker? specify:____________________________ ______________________ can participant transfer? *yes *no is participant subject to seizures? *yes *no is medication taken at program? *yes *no if yes, please complete and return seizure information form list any medication:______________________________________________________________________ list any allergies:_ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ does participant have a communicable disease? *yes *no program # if yes, please explain:______________________________________________________ program name day fee trans program & trans fee subtotal total due: FEE PAYMENT OPTION ··· PLEASE CHECK ONE ··· PAYMENT IS EXPECTED AT REGISTRATION UNLESS OTHER ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE * total payment enclosed * credit card * visa * total payment to follow (if faxed) * request scholarship * payment plan arranged with bob foster * master card card number: expiration date: _____ / _____ i have read the waiver release of all claims and hold harmless agreement on the reverse side and unless i have checked no under the three authorizations, i approve them. _________________________________________________ parent/participant/guardian signature __________________________ date HOLD HARMLESS RELEASE ON REVERSE SIDE West Suburban Special Recreation Association WAIVER RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT Please read this form carefully and be aware that in signing up and participating in West Suburban Special Recreation Association programs, you will be waiving and releasing all claims for injuries arising out of these programs that you or the named participant might sustain. The terms “I”, “me” and “my” also refer to parents or guardians as well as participants in the programs. In registering for these programs, you are agreeing as follows: As a participant in these programs, I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury, and I agree to assume the full risk of any injuries, damages or loss which I may sustain as a result of participating in any manner, in any and all activities connected with or associated with such activities and involve substantial risks of injury. I agree to waive and relinquish any and all claims I may have as a result of participating in these programs against the West Suburban Special Recreation Association, any and all participating governmental units, any and all independent contractors, officers, agents, servants and employees of the governmental bodies and independent contractors, and any and all other persons and entities of whatever nature that might be directly or indirectly liable for any injuries, that I might sustain while participating in these programs. I do hereby fully release and discharge the West Suburban Special Recreation Association and the other released parties from any and all claims for injuries, damages or loss, which I may have or which may accrue to me on account of my participation in these programs. I further agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend, the West Suburban Special Recreation Association and any and all other parties from any and all claims resulting from injuries, damages and losses sustained by anyone, and arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with my conduct and the activities of these programs. I further understand and agree that the terms such as “participation”, and “activities”, referred to in this Agreement, include all exercises and physical movements of any nature while I am participating in these programs and further include the provision, of or failure to provide proper instructions or supervision, the use and adjustment of any and all machinery, equipment, and apparatus, and anything related to my use of the services, facilities, or premises, involved in these programs, and transportation to and from events. I understand the nature of these programs for which I am registering, and have read and fully understand this Waiver, Release and Hold Harmless Agreement. I further understand that any advisement or warnings of the particular risks of these programs that I subsequently receive will be incorporated by reference into and become a part of this Agreement. In case of emergency, I give my permission for the participant to receive any first aid, transportation or medical attention that may be required. You may return this waiver and release of all claims by mail or fax. You may mail this release to 2915 Maple St., Franklin Park, IL 60131 or send by facsimile transmission to 847.455.2157. When forwarding by fax, it is mutually understood that the facsimile document shall substitute for and have the same legal effect as the original form. to communicate with school / health care personnel* I authorize counsellors, teachers, case workers, therapists, or physicians to communicate with WSSRA about the participant’s needs as they relate to WSSRA’s provision of recreation services to the participant. WSSRA will keep confidential all information obtained through such communications. yes no to disclose information to wssra member partners* WSSRA may disclose to my home park district or municipality information about the participant’s and my involvement in WSSRA programs or activities, including our names, telephone number, address, program registrations, and the participant’s age and disability, provided that my home park district or municipality shall not redisclose that information without my express written consent. yes no to release information for publicity purposes* I authorize the use of photographs or descriptions of the participant or of me in publicity materials about WSSRA programs and services, which may appear in newspapers, member partner brochures, video presentations, web sites and other similar mediums or displays. yes no *I understand that I can change my decisions regarding the statements above at any time for any reason by delivering a written notice to WSSRA, prohibiting further disclosure information. we welcome your input! We invite you to share with us your program ideas and comments about our services: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ you can also email us your input at [email protected] | support wssra by following us on 24wssra.net /wssra @wssra West Suburban Special Recreation Association SEIZURE INFORMATION date:____________________________ Please complete this form if the participant experiences seizures, or return a copy of your child’s seizure plan from his/her school. Please update this form whenever there is a change in the seizure plan and submit it with your registration. You will be asked to review this once a year and provide any necessary updates. CONTACT INFORMATION participant name:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ person completing form:_ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ parent/guardian:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ parent/guardian home phone:___________________________________ work:_ ___________________________cell:____________________________ emergency contact:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ emergency contact home phone:________________________________ work:_ ___________________________cell:____________________________ emergency contact relationship:__________________________________________________________________________________________________ email address: what is the best way to communicate with you about the participant's seizure?:_ _______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ current seizure related medication: medication name dosage time of intake 1. Seizure Type (please check): * Generalized tonic-clonic seizures (grand mal seizures) are the most common and best known type of generalized seizure. They begin with stiffening of the limbs (the tonic phase), followed by jerking of the limbs and face (the clonic phase). * Myoclonic seizures are rapid, brief contractions of bodily muscles, which usually occur at the same time on both sides of the body. Occasionally, they involve one arm or a foot. People usually think of them as sudden jerks or clumsiness. * Atonic seizures produce an abrupt loss of muscle tone. They produce head drops, loss of posture, or sudden collapse. Because they are so abrupt, without any warning, and because the people who experience them fall with force, atonic seizures can result in injuries to the head and face. Protective headgear is sometimes used by children and adults. * Absence seizures (petit mal seizures) are lapses of awareness, sometimes with staring, that begin and end abruptly, lasting only a few seconds. There is no warning and no after-effect. * Simple partial show no loss of consciousness. Sudden jerking, sensory phenomena. Lasts about 90 seconds. * Complex partial last about 1-2 minutes in which consciousness is impaired or lost. May have an aura. Symptoms include: Automatisms such as lip smacking, picking at clothes, fumbling. They may be unaware of the environment and may wander. Following the seizure they are often unaware of the seizure event and can be confused and sleepy. * Status epilepticus If seizures are prolonged, or occur in a series, there is an increased risk of status epilepticus. The term literally means a continuous state of seizure. 2. When was your/the participant’s last seizure? _____ /_____ /______ How long does the seizure last?______________________________________ How long was the longest seizure?_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Describe what a typical seizure looks like (be specific) :_____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ wssra.net25 West Suburban Special Recreation Association SEIZURE INFORMATION continued 4. Are you/the participant aware that they are about to have or have just had a seizure? yes no 5. Are there any symptoms or triggers prior to the onset of your/the participant’s seizure? (i.e. stomach pain, fear, smells, sounds, lights) Explain: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. Has there been any recent change in your/the participant’s seizure pattern? yes no Explain: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Have you/the participant ever been hospitalized for continuous seizures? (Status epilepticus) yes no Explain: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Please list below the necessary steps you would like WSSRA to take in the event of a seizure: 1. Call 911 for a seizure over ______ minute(s). WSSRA will call 911 if a seizure lasts 5 minutes 2. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. Please describe what constitutes an emergency for you/ the participant:_ ____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Do you/the participant have a VNS (vagal nerve stimulator)? yes no If yes, contact WSSRA at 847.455.2100 to discuss further. 11. Is there any other information that WSSRA should know?___________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 26wssra.net wssra registration & policies REGISTRATION REFUNDS In order to participate in Winter and Spring programs, your completed AND signed registration form must be received in the WSSRA office by Friday, May 29. WSSRA registration is taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Refunds will only be issued when the registrant cannot participate for extended medical reasons and/or hospitalization verified by a physician. DROP OFF AT THE WSSRA OFFICE OR MAIL TO WSSRA 2915 Maple St. Franklin Park, IL 60131 FAX TO 847.455.2157 SCAN & EMAIL TO [email protected] PHONE TO: 847.455.2100 REGISTRATION OPTIONS A phone-in registration will only hold a spot in program. A completed AND signed registration form is still required in order to start participation. The form can be returned to the WSSRA office using the mail, drop-off, fax, or email options above. The registration form MUST be received by Friday, May 29. If your signed form is not received by this date, you will lose your spot in any of your selected programs that have a wait list. CLOSED PROGRAMS/WAIT LISTS If a program closes because we have reached its maximum enrolment, your participant will be placed on a Wait List once we receive your completed and signed registration form. Wait Lists are reviewed on a weekly basis. You will be notified if additional space in the program becomes available. WSSRA OUTREACH If you are new to WSSRA and need assistance selecting programs or completing your registration form, please contact an Outreach Specialist at the WSSRA office. PAYMENT Payment of program fees is due upon registration unless other arrangements have been made. Billing statements are mailed out once a month. Call the Finance Manager to arrange for a payment plan, Monday – Thursday, 8:30am-noon. A participant may not register for the next season until a balance from previous season is paid. WSSRA Program Supervisors MAY NOT accept payment or registration forms at program. RETURNED CHECKS A $20.00 fee will be charged for any checks returned to WSSRA. The $20.00, as well as the balance, will need to be paid before registering for future programs. SCHOLARSHIP REQUEST WSSRA is in a position to offer scholarships to WSSRA residents for a percentage of fees for two programs each season. Persons requesting a scholarship must complete a scholarship application, which will be mailed to you upon request. Scholarship applications need to be filled out once a year. If you are interested in a scholarship, check the box on the registration form: Request Scholarship. All scholarship applications must be completed and submitted to the WSSRA office. CANCELLED PROGRAMS · If there is low enrolment, a program may be cancelled. ·.A program refund or credit will be issued. · .If a program is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances . you will be contacted at the soonest possible time. · .A program credit will not be issued for weather-related cancellations. Programs will be made up at the end of a season whenever possible. · .No program credits will be issued for sports tournament cancellations. PARENT DROP-OFF & PICK-UP WSSRA programs are staffed according to the needs of the participants who are registered. If your participant does not show up to program, we will send staff home for the day. Please help WSSRA keep programs running safely with the necessary number of staff by making sure that your participant arrives for program at the start time of program. Please do not drop your participant off prior to the stated program start time. For the safety of your participant, at drop off & pick up, be sure to make contact with a WSSRA staff person. When a program is scheduled to travel (i.e. Saturday nights, outdoor adventures, etc.), The WSSRA vehicles will leave the meeting location promptly at 5 minutes past the program’s listed start time. LATE PICK-UP/DROP-OFF Please make sure that you are on time picking up your participant from program, as well as, home to greet your participant when the WSSRA vehicle drops them off after program. A $10.00 Fee will be charged for every 15 minutes, or portion thereof, that a participant is picked up late or WSSRA vehicle is delayed, after a 10 minute grace period. A notice will be sent to you indicating the fee being charged to your account. wssra.net27 registration & policies PARTICIPANT ILLNESS For the protection of all of the participants in program, your participant must be kept at home or will be sent home if he/she shows any of the following symptoms: · A temperature over 100.3. · Stomach ache accompanied by diarrhea or vomiting. · Any undiagnosed rash. · Sore or discharging eyes or ears. · Profuse nasal discharge (green or yellow). Please keep children with active colds at home. · Have a highly contagious condition such as chicken pox, measles, lice, etc. PARTICIPANT ABSENCE If your participant is not going to attend a program for which you are registered, please notify the WSSRA office as soon as possible. Make sure you leave a voice mail if you call after our office has closed for the day. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Some participants in WSSRA programs and special events may be carriers of infectious disease(s). Staff and volunteers have been provided in-service training concerning proper hygienic procedures. WSSRA seeks to provide a safe environment for all of our participants, staff, volunteers, and the public. If you have specific questions, please call the WSSRA executive director or superintendent of safety & operations. WSSRA TRANSPORTATION Transportation by WSSRA is available for some programs and with an additional fee. When offered, transportation information and fees are noted in a program’s registration information in this program guide. All riders must abide by the following WSSRA guidelines. Failure to do so will result in suspension from transportation. Repeat offenders will not be transported by WSSRA. · Riders must stay in their seat with a seatbelt on at all times. · Riders must not deface the vehicle. · Riders must keep their hands and feet to themselves. · Eating is not permitted on WSSRA vehicles. · Parents or participants must notify WSSRA in regard to any change in transportation. · Any registration received after May 29 may result in a late program start or no transportation. · Parents are requested to notify their child’s school on days the child will be picked up by WSSRA. · A participant under the age of 16 must be taken off of the WSSRA vehicle by a responsible person over the age of 12. CAR SEATS Due to state legislation, car seats or boosters must be provided for all children ages seven and under. For more information contact the superintendent of safety & operations. 28wssra.net MEDICATION It is the parent/guardian and participant’s responsibility to inform WSSRA of any medication a participant is taking. This information is important in case of an emergency. Medication information should be noted ion the registration forms, as well as the annual information form. Any changes in medication should be communication to WSSRA. SEIZURES Participants who have had a seizure must complete a seizure information form prior to beginning programs. Please see page 31 for this form. Forms can be found on the WSSRA website, scanned & emailed, or mailed to you. Forms need to be updated as changes with the seizures or medication occurs. INSURANCE The association takes every reasonable precaution to prevent injuries and accidents from occurring. However, if an accident does occur or if you or your participant is injured, you are solely responsible for any costs incurred or caused by an injury that happens in an association program. WAIVER OF LIABILITY WSSRA is insured through a self-insurance pool with other special recreation associations and park districts. Our pool is known as the park district risk management agency (pdrma). As a loss prevention measure, pdrma is requiring participants to execute a release of liability for programs. The reverse side of the registration forms contains the WSSRA waiver release form. This must be signed and returned to the WSSRA office before a participant can be in programs each season. Since we do not carry medical or accident insurance for program participants, the release of liability is necessary. The cost of such coverage would make our program fees to high for most to afford. Please review your personal health plan to be certain that you and your family have coverage in instances like these. Our objective is to offer a high-quality program at a reasonable cost. The use of a release of liability, when appropriate, is but one way we are trying to meet that objective. If you have questions, call the WSSRA executive director. We appreciate your continued involvement and support. NON-RESIDENT POLICY WSSRA programs are limited to people who live in the WSSRA partner districts and villages. If you live outside of the WSSRA communities and are interested in participating in a special recreation program, call your park district or village recreation department. Call the WSSRA executive director for more information. September 12, 2015 Concordia University Chicago 8:00am This race is presented by the Community Bank of Oak Park River Forest, the River Forest Park District, Concordia University Chicago, and Fenwick High School. The race is a 3.1 mile USATF-certified and CARA Certified Green Race course through the flat, tree-lined streets of River Forest race proceeds go to benefit WSSRa REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Go to www.signmeup.com/106242 to learn more West Suburban Special Recreation Association 2915 Maple Street, Franklin Park, IL 60131 P 847.455.2100 | F 847.455.2157 www.wssra.net 15 0 2 , 0 3 y l u J splish splash summer bash featuring the wacky quacky duck splash 5/person pool party entry fee all wacky quacky ducks $2 each $ forest park aquatics center, 7501 harrison street