Youth Programs
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Youth Programs
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Mission Statement DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION Pamela Vidovic [email protected] RECREATION SUPERVISOR Rose Coleman [email protected] The Village of Richton Park Parks and Recreation Department is committed to its residents to provide quality recreational opportunities for all ages through cultural, athletic and leisure programming in an effort to enrich the united sense of community. Registration for the 2012 Fall session will begin on August 25th The Community Center will be open for registration from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Mondays- Fridays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. - 6pm Sundays. Mail-in registration will be accepted for general program registrations and should be sent to the Parks & Recreation Department. Please be aware of deadlines. Share your talents...... As we always welcome new & innovative programming, if you have a talent or idea that you would like to present for a class contact Rose Coleman. EDUCATION COORDINATOR Volunteers Needed Davia Wilkerson We welcome volunteers for youth programs and special events. Your service will help keep our [email protected] programing affordable and we value your input. Avoid Late Fees PARKS & ATHLETIC SUPERVISOR Adam Ray [email protected] Programs that have a listed “deadline to register” date have an additional $10 fee added if you register after the deadline. Even if not listed. Parks & Recreation Commissioners 1. If a class minimum is not met, the class will be cancelled and registration fees will be returned. 2. No refunds will be given as of 48 hours before a class is scheduled to start unless a physician’s excuse is presented. 3. No refunds will be made after a ticket for a trip, stage show or special event has been purchased. 4. Refunds given prior to the start of a program will be charged a $10.00 service fee. James Anderson Pamela Caddick Debra Shakoor Rodney Cohn Deborah Galloway Sherri Napue Thomas Southern Refund Policy Park Rental Picnic rentals for the 2013 Season will be accepted January 2, 2013. The rental deposit fee will be required to reserve your spot. Fees are subject to change. Code of Conduct *All program dates & fees are 1. Show respect to all participants & staff. 2. Refrain from using foul language. subject to change. The 3. Refrain from causing bodily harm to self and others. Recreation Dept. uses facilities 4. Show respect to the facilities, supplies and equipment. in School Dist. 159, 162 & 227 5. Additional rules are posted at the Community Center. R= Resident NR=Non-Resdient Fall 2 www.richtonpark.org Table of Contents Letter from Director of Parks and Recreation Adult Programs .......................................................................17-18 Hello Richton Park, All About Basketball.................................................................10-12 Challengers...................................................................................23 It began with twelve phone interviews, I was in the Let’s Move......................................................................................7 mix of candidates chosen to posture for the Director Park Locations and Map..............................................................4-5 of Parks and Recreation for The Village of Richton Registration Form...........................................................................6 Park. During this phone interview I was asked Special Events..........................................................................19-21 about my experience, accomplishments and most SSSRA............................................................................................22 importantly what could I bring to the fine people of Richton Park? Teen Programs.........................................................................15-16 Tot Programs.................................................................................14 I guess I gave some worthy answers because I made it Youth Dance and Fitness..............................................................8-9 to the next round of six face to face interviews! Upon Youth Programs.............................................................................13 arrival to the Community Center, I was in awe...no Facilities used for Programs Richton Park Community Center Neil Armstrong School Rich South High School 5030 Imperial Drive 4445 Sauk Trail 5000 Sauk Trail Local Organizations Youth Baseball Association of Richton Park Richton Park Raiders Football & Cheerleading one in the phone interview told me about this brand new beautiful building! Next the three hour process began with a tour of Richton Park. Rose Coleman was my guide...one of the first streets I saw on my tour was Schaaf Ct., was this a sign? William Schaaf was the great-grandfather of my boys who was a land surveyor whom the builder named the court after. Our next stop Glaeser Park...Wow a softball player’s field of dreams with so much green space to spare! Next stop Klawitter. Poor Rose, by stop two I had asked a million questions already, but seriously Richton Park has its own fishing pier? Park after Park one reoccurring theme GREEN SPACE galore. Phase two meeting the Department Heads; these people are your teammates, the kind you can be in the trenches with striving for victory. As the introductions go around the room I am in awe that the Police Chief is a girl! Everyone was professional, 708-748-1740 kind and informative. Competitive by nature, I am confident this is a winning team. 708-668-5739 Final phase was meeting with community members; Richton Park Library 708-481-5333 a mixture of Trustee ‘s, Commissioners and members of youth groups. This is where the fun begins - a room full of people rapid firing questions at you, but Non-Resident Fee Cooperative: The Village of Richton Park has answering questions are easy when you love what entered into agreements with neighboring communities to help you do, but the best part for me was being able to ask questions back and get an up close look about what reduce the cost of recreational programs. Residents of the Richton Park was made of. following towns will be allowed to enroll in Richton Park-Parks and Recreation Programs at the resident rate, unless otherwise noted. The cooperative communities are: Matteson Recreation Department Park Forest Recreation Department When I got home my younger son said “So how was it? “ “ good” I replied. “What was it like?” My reply, “Home” 708-748-1080 I look forward to meeting you at our upcoming programs and events. My door is always open, if you 708-748-2005 are at the Community Center stop by and say hi! Gratefully, Your Director of Parks and Recreation, Pamela J. Vidovic , CPRP www.richtonpark.org Fall 3 Map Public School adi Can d ilroa l Ra iona an N at Fall 4www.richtonpark.org Village of Richton Park Open Play Area Soccer Field Pavillion Walking/Bike Path X Multi-Purpose Area X Playground Apparatus X Ball Field X Tennis Courts X Basketball 1. Glaeser Park (24 acres) Poplar Avenue and Rockingham 2. Pierce Park (7 acres) Imperial Avenue and Latonia Lane 3. Tower Park (1.6 acres) Clark Drive 4. Klawitter Park (2.2 acres) Imperial & Amy Dr. 5. Helen A. Jones Park (7.8 acres) Richton Square Road and Lee Street 6. Robert Parker Jr. Park (1.8 acres) Main Street and Linden 7. Dennis Holt Tot Land (1.8 acres) Heartland Drive 8. Basketball Courts (1.8 acres) Heartland and Latonia 9. Indian Trail Park (.39 acres) Hillside 10. Richton Grove (.2 acres) Richton Road 11. Rudolph A. Banovich Park (4.6 acres) Millard and Jackson 12. Christina Covington Child. Mem. Park (10 acres) Meadow Lake Drive 13. Farm Trace Park (.25 acres) Amber Lane and Rita Drive 14. Greenfield Park (3.25 acres) Greenfield and Crosswind Shelter •Groups of 15 or more require a park permit Picnic Area •All parks open dawn to dusk Lighted Ballfield PARK LOCATIONS X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X www.richtonpark.org Fall 5 REGISTRATION FORM PARKS & RECREATION VILLAGE OF RICHTON PARK www.facebook.com/richtonparkparksandrec Guardian’s Name:____________________________ Email address:______________________ Address:___________________________________ Home Phone:_______________________ City:______________________________________ Emergency/Cell Phone:_______________ Program Title Fee Participants Name Sex Birthdate Grade No refunds will be made after a ticket for a trip or Special Event has been purchased or the class has started. Credit Card Mastercard - Visa Clerk initials: Are Special Accommodations needed? Comments YES NO Cash Ck# Check Total Fee $ How did you hear about the program(s)? Photo/Video Release: By registering for any program you agree to allow publication Newspaper:___________(which one?) of any photos taken at any program, event, or facility of the Website Television Village of Richton Park. Brochure Flyer Facebook Other_____________________ PARTICIPANT LIABILITY WAIVER AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT Please read this form carefully and be aware that by registering for and participating in this program, or by registering yourself and/or your minor child/ward for participation in this program, you will be waiving your rights and/or the rights of your minor child/ward to all claims for injuries you or your minor child/ward might sustain arising out of this program and you will be required to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Village of Richton Park for any claims arising out of participation in this program. Risk of Injury: “As a participant in the program, or as a parent or legal guardian of a participant under 18 years of age, I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury and I agree to assume the full risk of injuries, including death, damages, or loss which I may sustain as a result of participation in any and all activities associated with this program.” Waiver of Injury Claims: “I agree to waive and relinquish any and all claims I may have arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with the activities of the program.” Indemnify and Defense: “I further agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Village of Richton Park and its officers, agents, and employees from any and all way associated with the activities of the program.” In the event of any emergency, I authorize the public entity to secure from any licensed hospital, physician, and/or medical personnel any treatment deemed reasonable and necessary for my minor child’s immediate care and agree that I will be responsible for payment of any and all medical services rendered. I have read and fully understand and agree to the above stated conditions of participation in this program. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Participant Date Signature of Parent or Guardian (Required) Fall 6www.richtonpark.org Did you know that we are a Let’s move Town? As a part of the Let’s Move Cities, Towns and Counties initiative, Richton Park is prepared to target areas in each of the four pillars this year. The Let’s Move is a campaign launched by First Lady Michele Obama to combat the problem of childhood obesity within a generation so that children born today will grow up leading healthier lifestyles. The four pillars associated with this initiative are as follows: *Reducing the risk of childhood obesity in early childhood *Making healthy food affordable and accessible *Providing healthy food in schools *Increasing physical activity *Make sure to look for the Let’s Move Logo* President Reinbold’s Walking Club “This is a great way to stay active and meet your neighbors” - President Reinbold Get your community involved as we form our walking clubs. The catagories will include, but not limited to: Seniors, Families and Mom and Stroller. If you are interested in getting your community involved we are asking that a representative from each HOA come for an initial meeting on August 25th at 11am in the Community Center. For more information please contact Rose Coleman, [email protected] Richton Park Step-Off Hey parents here is your chance to show your kids the moves that you did in college while participating in your organization. We are calling all greek organizations to participate in this family event to see who is the best. Once you have registered for the event, practice time can be scheduled at the Community Center by contacting Rose, [email protected]. Get ready to perform at our Step Off Challenge that will take place on November 16th! (Spectator fee will apply) Date: Time: Age: Fee: Location: November 16th Friday 7pm-9pm Families FREE (additional fee for the event) Richton Park Community Center www.richtonpark.org Fall 7 Youth Dance About our Dance Instructor Started dancing at age 3. She is a proud graduate of Rich South High School where she spent most of her time dancing for the Pom squad. Over the years she has studied Ballet, Point, African, Modern, Contemporary Jazz, Show Choir and Theatre. She studied under Marie Manigo, Larry Southall & Nadine Gentae in Petersburg VA, and numerous instructors at Virginia State University. In Illinois, Candace has danced at Fieldcrest dance school and with Endure Dance Productions for 4 years. She has also starred in How Sweet the Sound commercial with Donald Lawrence & Marvin Sapp - 2009. More recently she has choreographed for Dist. 207 musicals, show choir, concerts/competitions and competing poms/dance team. Most recently she was employed by Visions Studio of the Performing Arts where she serves as Master Choreographer for both classes and Delivered Dance Ensemble. Ballet Jazz Training of the body and position of the feet, arm, head, torso, terminology and laying a foundation for other styles of dance. An exciting form of dance that introduces contemporary, modern and jazz techniques where using the feet like drums to create rhythmic patterns and timely beats. Date: Time: Age: Fee: Deadline: Location: Session 1: Sep 15th-Oct 20th Session 2: Oct 27th-Dec 8th (Performance on December 15th) No class November 24th Saturdays 10am-10:45am (ages 3-5) 11am-Noon (ages 6-8) 3-8 $45R, $55NR (YTH) $10 additional fee after deadline Session 1: Sep 8th Session 2: Oct 20th Richton Park Community Center Multi-Purpose Room Date: Time: Age: Fee: Deadline: Location: Fall 8www.richtonpark.org Session 1: Sep 10th-Oct 22nd (No class October 8th) Session 2: Oct 29th-Dec 10th (No class Nov 12th) (Performance December 15th) Mondays 6pm-7pm (ages 6-8) 7pm-8pm (Ages 9-12) 6-12 $45R, $55NR (YTH) $10 additional fee after deadline Session 1: Sep 5th, Session 2: Oct 22nd Rich South High School Youth Dance & Fitness Hip Hop Introduction to of creative movement with an expression that evokes the emotions of people with the concepts of polyrhythm and total body articulation. Date: Time: Age: Fee: Deadline: Location: September 19th-October 31st (No class October 10th) Wednesdays 4:30pm-5:30pm 10-12 $40R, $50NR (YTH) September 12th Richton Park Community Center - Multi-Purpose Room ZumbAtomic ZumbAtomic classes are high-energy fitness parties that offer real results. Packed with specially choreographed routines and the latest music, like hip-hop, reggaeton and cumbia, Zumbatomic classes increase focus and self-confidence, boost metabolism and improve coordination. More than just a great reason to head to the gym, Zumbatomic classes make getting fit a fun family experience too. Date: Time: Age: Fee: Deadline: Location: Session 1: September 17th-October 22nd Session 2: November 5th-December 10th Mondays 5:30pm-6pm (ages 4-7) 6pm-6:45pm (ages 8-12) 4-12 $30R, $40NR (YTH) $10 additional fee after deadline Session 1: September 10th, Session 2: October 29th Richton Park Community Center - Multi-Purpose Room www.richtonpark.org Fall 9 All About Basketball Bitty Basketball Introduce your little one to the world of basketball in this program. Participants play on 8ft rims and guaranteed 2 quarters of playing time. Your fee includes practices, games, jersey, awards and end of the year pizza party. Practices are during the week starting September 5th with games on Saturdays starting September 15th. Volunteer coaches are needed, and will be screened, trained, and required to sign a code of conduct. Date: Time: Age: Fee: Location: September 5th-November 17th No Games November 3rd (Come to our craft show that day) Saturday Morning Games Pee-Wees (3year olds) Lil Ballers (4 & 5 year olds) Future Starz (1st & 2nd Grade) $50R, $60NR (BBL) Richton Park Community Center - Gym Neil Armstrong School Bitty Cheerleading Come experience and learn cheers, chants, sideline cheers, and a half time performance in this energy packed program. Your fee includes a t-cheer shirt, an award and the end of the year pizza party. Practices are during the week starting September 6th with games on Saturdays. Date: Time: Age: Fee: Location: September 6th-November 17th Saturday Morning Games 3-5 year olds 1st-2nd grade $25R/$35NR (BBL) Richton Park Community Center - Gym Neil Armstrong School Fall 10www.richtonpark.org All About Basketball Basketball Fundamentals A-Game Hoops Academy Athletes will be taught and perform various drills and mental concepts that will enhance their individual skill level. Training will consist of intense and fast drills that improve areas such as ball handling, shooting defense, speed, agility and strength. We utilize innovative techniques to bring out the potential in every athlete. Date: Time: Age: Fee: Location: September 4th-October 30th Tuesdays 6pm-8pm (September 4th-October 2nd) 7pm-9pm (October 9th-October 30th) 3rd-5th grade (6pm-7pm September 4th-October 2nd) (7pm-8pm October 9th-October 30th) 6th grade and up (7pm-8pm October 9th-October 30th) (8pm-9pm October 9th-October 30th) $5per day (YTH) Richton Park Community Center - Gym Jr High Basketball League Our Parks & Rec Department will be partnering with Matteson to form a competitive basketball league for 7th & 8th graders. There will be at least 2 practices per week and games on the weekends. Games will be held at the Richton Park Community Center, Matteson Community Center and Rich South High School. Volunteer coaches are needed and will be screened, trained, and required to sign a code of conduct. *Practices will begin the week of November 12th Date: Time: Age: Fee: Location: January 5, 2013-March 23, 2013 Saturday or Sunday Morning Games 7th and 8th Grade $80R/$100NR Richton Park Community Center - Gym Rich South High School Matteson Community Center www.richtonpark.orgFall 11 All About Basketball Youth Basketball and Jr. Youth Basketball League High Basketball Clinic Dates November 1st Coaches Clinic November 5th Player Clinic November 8th Player Clinic This seasonal league focuses on skill and game development through team practices and organized association play. Teams will be grouped in two levels; 3rd & 4th grade, and 5th & 6th grade. There will also be an official draft where participants will be drafted onto a team that’ll practice once a week, plus games on Saturdays. Volunteer coaches are needed, and will be screened, trained, and required to sign a code of conduct. *Practices will begin the week of November 12th Date: Time: November 10th Age: Draft Day Fee: *You must participate in the Location: clinics to get drafted onto a team* January 5, 2013-March 23, 2013 Saturday Morning Games 3rd-5th Grade $80R/$100NR Richton Park Community Center - Gym Neil Armstrong School Matteson Community Center Basketball Cheerleading/Dance Show everybody your spirit and root for our home team!! Cheerleaders 3rd – 6th grade will participate in the youth basketball season to show and present their floor routines, sideline cheers, jumps, and stunts. Performances will occur during Saturday games, with practices during the week. Volunteer coaches are needed! *Practices begin the week of November 12th Date: Time: Age: Fee: Location: January 5, 2013-March 23, 2013 Saturday Mornings 3rd-6th Grade $70R/$90NR Richton Park Community Center - Gym Neil Armstrong School Matteson Community Center Fall 12www.richtonpark.org Youth Programs Blossom Kids Enjoy this leisurely class which introduces gardening along with crafting for some spectacular projects. Class will be partially indoors and partially outdoors to teach children how to cultivate a beautiful garden with a flair. We will also be creating a fall communal garden. Gloves and supplies will be included. Join us for an amazing journey to teach a lifetime skill. Date: Time: Age: Fee: Deadline: Location: September 10th-October 8th Monday 5:30pm-7pm 6 and up $25R/$35NR (YTH) September 4th Richton Park Community Center - Activity Room Intramurals Sports *Only for Neil Armstrong Students* After School Intramurals a new cooperative program between the Richton Park-Parks & Recreation Department and Neil Armstrong Elementary School. Intramurals are for kindergarten-5th grade students that attend Neil Armstrong. After school Intramurals are for any child looking to have lots of fun, learn new skills, and get exercise. The mission of these intramurals is to build kids physical and social skills through sport. Activities will include skill, fundamentals, lead up games, small sided games, and much more. You will receive a t-shirt and a participant award. Soccer Date: Time: Age: Fee: Basketball September 4th-October 11th Tuesday -Wednesday 3pm-4:30pm K-2nd Wednesdays 3rd-5th Tuesday and Thursday $15 for K-2nd (YTH) $30 for 3rd-5th grade (YTH) Date: Time: Age: Fee: October 16th-November 20th Tuesday-Wednesday 3pm-4:30pm K-2nd Wednesdays 3rd-5th Tuesday and Thursday $15 K-2nd (YTH) $30 for 3rd-5th grade (YTH) www.richtonpark.orgFall 13 Tot Programs Tot Sports Children are introduced to multiple sports and games, along with motor skill development in a fun setting. Date: Time: Age: Fee: Deadline: Location: Session 1: September 11th-October 9th Session 2: October 16th-November 13th Tuesday 10am-11am 3-4 $15R/$20NR (YTH) Session 1: September 4th Session 2: October 9th Richton Park Community Center - Gym Play Time Art Silly songs , fun dance and spectacular make and take art projects. Date: Time: Age: Fee: Deadline: Location: Session 1: September 11th-October 9th Session 2: October 16th-November 13th Tuesday 11am-Noon 3-4 $15R/$20NR (YTH) Session 1: September 4th Session 2: October 9th Richton Park Community Center - Activity Room Fall 14www.richtonpark.org Teen Programs www.richtonpark.orgFall 15 Teen Programs Cheer/Dance Only for the girls. Join us for fundamentals, tumbling/stunts and ZumbAtomic. We will also design hair bows, uniforms and megaphones and end the night with a mini cheer competition! Your fee includes a midnight snack and a pancake breakfast bar! Date: Time: Age: Fee: Location: November 3rd-4th Saturday-Sunday 10pm-7am 10-14 $15 (YTH) Richton Park Community Center All Sports Alright fellas we will focus on flag football, volleyball, kickball, soccer, hockey with drills and fundamentals. We will top the night off with a movie and designing your own jersey. Your fee includes a midnight snack and pancake breakfast bar. Date: Time: Age: Fee: Location: November 10th-11th Saurday-Sunday 10pm-7am 10-14 $15 (YTH) Richton Park Community Center Fall 16www.richtonpark.org Adult Programs Soul Line Dancing Soul Line Dancing is freestyle, ad-lib dance movements, performed to a fixed structure of dance routines to a variety of music. Join Mz. Georgia in this advance class as she takes you on this ride. Date: Time Age: Fee: Deadline: Location: Session 1: September 12th-October 17th Session 2: October 31st-December 12th Wednesdays 10am-11am Adults $35R, $45NR (ADP) $10 additional fee after deadline Session 1: September 5th, Session 2: October 24th Richton Park Community Center- Multi-Purpose Room Stepping with Style Remember the count. Find the rhythm. Lets have some fun! Those are just some of the expressions you will hear in this class. Out instructors will teach you the art of Smooth Style 8-count instruction. Instruction is given by JC. For more information visit www. steppingwithstyle.com Date: Time: Age: Fee: Deadline: Location: Session 1: September 20th-October 25th Session 2: November 8th-December 20th (no class November 22nd) Thursdays 7pm-8pm Adults $45R, $55NR (ADP) $10 additional fee after deadline Session 1: September 13th, Session 2: November 1st Richton Park Community Center - Multi-Purpose Room www.richtonpark.org Fall 17 Adult Programs Zumba Ditch the workout and join the party! Join Crystal for this Latin-inspired dance fitness workout that incorporates Latin, Hip-Hop and international music and dance movements, creating dynamic, exciting, exhilarating, and effective fitness system. Jump-o-Lean Trampoline AIRobics Burn 500 Calories in 30 minutes! Come and join instructor Candis in a new invigorating workout. This is a low impact high fat burning method which improves balance and coordination. Exercising on the trampoline burns twice the amount of calories than on Date: Session1: Sep. 17th-Nov. 5th (8 classes) a treadmill. The workout includes jumping Session2: Nov. 12th-Dec. 17th(5 classes) jacks, high knees and dance moves all on the Time:Mondays trampoline. Lets get ready to jump and be 7pm-8pm lean. Age: Adults Fee: Session 1: $55R, $65NR (ADF) Date: Sep. 21st-Oct. 26th Session 2: $35R, $45NR (ADF) Time: Fridays $10 additional fee after deadline 6pm-6:30pm Deadline: Session 1: September 10th, Age: Adults Session 2: November 5th Fee: $50R, $60NR (ADF) Location: Richton Park Community Center $10 additional fee after deadline Multi-Purpose Room Deadline: September 14th Zumba Express Location: Richton Park Community Center Multi-Purpose Room Join Rose for this 30 minute Zumba party! This workout is for those who never tried Zumba before or that person who just want to get a speedy, but effective workout in. Be prepared to sweat and have fun with this Zumba party! Date: Time: Age: Fee: Deadline: Location: Session 1: Sep. 22nd-Oct. 27th Session 2: Nov. 3rd-Dec. 15th Saturdays 9am-9:30am 16 and older $18R, $28NR (ADF) Sess.1:Sep. 14th, Sess.2: Oct 27th Richton Park Community Center Multi-Purpose Room Fall 18www.richtonpark.org Special Events Tea with Mrs. Claus Polar Express Join us for a tea and fashion show with the one and only Mrs. Claus. Your ticket will include lunch, sweet table, fashion show, a picture and a make and take frame with Mrs. Claus herself. Our very own residents who participate in the workshop will model in the fashion show. All aboard the Olympia Fields’ Polar Express! We will be getting on the Metra train headed to the North Pole (Chicago). During the ride we read the beloved story, The Polar Express, eat cookies and drink hot chocolate and play games. Santa will ride with us back from the North Pole, giving away gifts to every good boy and girl. Don’t miss out on this great holiday event! Date: Time: Age: Fee: December 18th Saturday Noon-3pm Families $15 per ticket (CSE) Date: December 15th Time: Saturday 1pm Age: 3-12 (Children must be accompanied by an adult) Fee: $15 Location: Richton Park Metra Station Mrs. Claus Supermodel Workshop Let the elves help you get ready for that walk down the runway! Learn the tricks of the trade from the pros. Participants will be eligible to model at the Christmas Tea with Mrs. Claus on Saturday December 8th. Date: Time: Age: Fee: Deadline: October 25th-November 29th (No class November 22nd) Thursdays 530pm-6:30pm 5-14 $30R, $40NR (CSE) $10 additional fee after deadline October 18th Location: Richton Park Community Center www.richtonpark.org Fall 19 Special Events Fall 20www.richtonpark.org Village Wide Garage Sale September 8th Trail of Treats October 27th Craft Show November 3rd Polar Express December 15th Drop and Shop December 16th www.richtonpark.org Fall 21 South Suburban Special Recreation Association SSSRA 19910 80th Avenue Tinley Park, IL 60487 South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA) is a therapeutic recreation program that is an extension of the Richton Park Parks & Recreation Department. SSSRA is organized to provide individuals with special needs or disabilities the opportunity to be involved in year round recreation programs. SSSRA programs are for individuals from birth through adult who are in special education classes, sheltered workshops or whom have recreational needs not met by traditional park district programs. Persons residing in SSSRA member agency communities are considered residents. These agencies are: Country Club Hills Park District, Frankfort Square Park District, Hazel Crest Park District, Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, Lan-Oak Park District, Matteson Parks & Recreation Department, Oak Forest Park District, Olympia Fields Park District, Park Forest Recreation & Parks Department, Richton Park Parks & Recreation Department, and Tinley Park-Park District. Programs and special events are offered seasonally throughout the year. They include programs in the areas of Early Childhood Development, Cultural Arts, Illinois Special Olympics, Summer Day Camp, Sports & Fitness, Social Programs, Adaptive Sports, Special Events and Overnight Trips. A complete program brochure is available at the Richton Park Parks & Recreation Department and the SSSRA office. Please call the SSSRA office if you would like to receive the SSSRA brochure on a seasonal basis. Professional staff with experience in the field of Therapeutic Recreation or a related field supervise all SSSRA programs. They are assisted by individuals who are trained by SSSRA staff in specific areas of therapeutic recreation. 815-806-0384 (Phone) 815-806-0390 (Fax) 711 (Illinois Relay System) www.sssra.org Junior Super Sports Join us to burn off extra energy from your day! This program includes warmups, stretching, fundamental skills of the chosen sport, and a game. Sports will include basketball, soccer, t-ball, and much more. We will play games designed to get you moving! This program focuses on the enhancement of gross motor skills. All individuals must complete the SSSRA registration form and return it to the SSSRA office. Who: Children ages 6 - 12 Place: Richton Park Community Center Day/Dates: Tues, Oct 9 - Dec 4 Time: 5:30 - 6:15 pm Fee: R: $36, NR: $144 Oktoberfest Join us for an evening of food, friends, and fun! We will enjoy dinner, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, jumping castles, games, and much more! Friends and family are welcome. Please include number of guests on the registration form. This event will be held rain or shine. All guests must sign an SSSRA waiver, and indicate number of guests on the registration form. Participants must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or group home staff. This is not a staffed event. All individuals must complete the SSSRA registration form and return it to the SSSRA office. Who: All SSSRA Participants and Family Place: SSSRA Office, Tinley Park Day/Dates: Sat, Oct 6 Time: 5:00 - 7:30 pm Through the Inclusion process, SSSRA staff members are Fee: R: FREE for participant and up to 3 guests, available to help participants choose an appropriate program, $10 for each additional guest conduct staff trainings, or supply adaptive equipment if R w/ Trans: $8 (Lansing pick-up only) per person you or a family member is interested in a park district or NR: $10 per person recreation department program. Scholarships are available to SSSRA residents with disabilities who would like to participate in one or more programs, but cannot afford the fees charged. Janet Porter – Executive Director Lisa Drzewiecki – Superintendent Pam Alvarado – Program Coordinator Tammy McMahon – Program Coordinator Heather Specht – Program Coordinator Jamie Petteys – Recreation Specialist Katie Klimek – Recreation Specialist Regina Ross-Ellison – Finance & Office Coordinator Susan Most – Secretary/Registrar Sandy DeFrancesco – Secretary/Registrar Anna Broccolo – Public Relations Coordinator John Braun – Vehicle Maintenance Fall Arts Recital and Drama Show See your friends perform at Freedom Hall! The Drama Club has been hard at work all season, and is ready to put on a show that you will not forget. This event is free, so bring your friends and family members! Participants must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or group home staff. This is not a staffed event. Who: All SSSRA Participants and Family Place: Freedom Hall, Park Forest Day/Dates: Mon, Dec 10 Time: 7:00 pm show Fee: FREE Fall 22www.richtonpark.org Challengers Before & After School Call Davia Wilkerson Education Coordinator at: 708-753-8800 www.richtonpark.org Fall 23