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76th Anniversary Year!
April 27, 2023 Vol. 77 No. 13
CIRCULATION 20,200
815-544-2166
Published Every Thursday By Ed & Matt Branom
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LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SPRING SPORTS
BALL PARK BEEF FRANKS 15 OZ $
2.99
FEATURED ON PAGES 6 & 7
NEW HORIZONS
REGISTERING NOW!
Each week will be full of new games, activities & field trips. Time: 7 am - 6 pm • Days: Monday-Friday. Please register children for the grade they are entering for the 2023/2024 school year. First week attending of camp needs to be paid in full at time of registration. Register at belviderepark.org or in-person at Rivers Edge Recreation Center. Fees: R/NR: $165/$170 • Min/Max: 8/20 (KI) • Week 2 & 4 fee $132/136 due to shorter week.
OUR SPRING RUMMAGE SALE IS MAY 4TH-6TH THURSDAY/FRIDAY 9 AM - 4 PM; SATURDAY 8 AM - 12 PM 6581 REVLON DRIVE, BELVIDERE
There will be a variety of items from multiple family donations including clothing, media toys, kitchen items, etc. New Horizons participants are preparing for this sale & are actively accepting donations. All proceeds help offset activities & materials needed for the program. We are also accepting donations, please contact Sean Cramer to set up an appointment for donation drop off at 815-547-5711 x601 or scramer@belviderepark.org
9 WEEKS TO CHOOSE FROM
JUNE 12TH - AUG. 11TH
CHOOSE YOUR WEEK(S) OR REGISTER FOR ALL WEEKS!
Discover - Ages 3-5 Filled with new discoveries. This camp is filled with fun age-appropriate activities, games, & crafts. Focusing on developing a sense of curiosity, socialization, interpersonal skills, & play. Children are required to be toilet trained. Location: Rivers Edge Recreation Center. Explore - Grades K-1 Exploring & broadening the camper’s horizon with new experiences & opportunities! Large & small group trips, being active, & having fun will build up each camper’s confidence & enhance selfesteem. Location: Rivers Edge Recreation Center. Achieve - Grades 2-3 Focus on developing positive values & a strong sense of self. Creating an atmosphere of trust & fun is our goal. Each week will bring new achievements & accomplishments through group games, activities, & field trips promoting cooperation & team building. Location: Rivers Edge Recreation Center. Lead - Grades 4-5 The goal for each of our campers is to set a great example & lead. Lead campers will focus on developing their leadership skills & potential through the opportunity to be a role model to younger campers, a chance to relax & bond, with unique & fun field trips. Location: Rivers Edge Recreation Center. Succeed - Grades 6-8 Our oldest group of campers will face fun & adventurous challenges over the course of the summer. Learning what it means to set your mind to something as an individual or group with a goal to succeed. Location: Rivers Edge Recreation Center.
SPECIAL RECREATION
CHICAGO CUBS VS MILWAUKEE BREWERS GAME
SKILL BUILDERS
Join us for a game at American Family Field in Milwaukee. We are heading to see the Cubs take on the Brewers. Game is scheduled for 1:10 pm. Travel is by air conditioned motor coach. Tickets are limited so register early! (AG) Location: Maintenance Center, 1011 W. Locust St. Age: All, those under 15 must be accompanied by an adult Depart: 9 am & will return after the game ends (trip will stay for extra innings) Code 202036-01
R/NR Fee $105/$110
Date 7/6
Time 9 AM
Day THURSDAY
CHOOSE FROM 3 OPTIONS!
JUNE 12TH TO AUG. 18TH
6 WEEKS TO CHOOSE FROM JUNE 20TH TO AUG. 3RD
Have you ever wanted to learn how to cook, play a new sport, camp, or do magic tricks? Camp Horizon wants to teach you how to do something BRAND NEW! Each week, campers will have the chance to learn a new skill (or two or three) & spend time each day working on them! Camp will fill the day with activities, summertime snacks, crafts, wacky experiments, swimming at the Belvidere YMCA, visitors, field trips, & playing at different parts of the Park District. Breakfast & snack will be included, & campers are required to bring a cold lunch every day. All campers will receive a t-shirt! If you are new to Camp Horizon, please contact Sean Cramer to complete an Intake Assessment before registering. All participants must complete updated participant-specific info via ePACT prior to the start of the summer. (SC) Min/Max: 8/25 • Location: Special Recreation Facility • Time: 7am-6pm • Transportation: NONE. Age: 5-21 • Register by: Monday at 11:59 pm prior to week attending. Camp Horizon Mandatory Parent Meeting & Camper Ice Cream Social Wednesday, May 31st 6:00 - 7:30 pm Special Recreation Facility Is your child between the ages of 3 & 5 and ready to have some summertime fun? This Camper in Training program is the perfect introductory program for them to get adjusted to summer camp life! Campers will attend 2 mornings a week, & participate in camp activities with the Club Horizon program. Staff ratio will be 1:3 to provide extra support to your little ones. Morning snack will be included. If you are new to Camp programs, please contact Sean Cramer to complete an Intake Assessment before registering. All participants must complete updated participant-specific info via ePACT prior to the start of the summer. (SC) Min/Max: 3/9 • Location: Special Recreation facility • Transportation: NONE. Age: 3-5 • Register by: Monday at 11:59 pm prior to week of attendance Time: 9 am - Noon • Days: Tuesday & Thursday mornings
check out all our summer programs now at belviderepark.org! GUNS • AMMO • KNIVES • ACCESSORIES PISTOLS • REVOLVERS • RIFLES • SHOTGUNS
ALL AT
Thank You To All Of Our Customers! - Jay & Jim
CLEARANCE PRICES!! 1443 S. State Street, Belvidere • 815-544-0767 Email Us: jrocarms@outlook.com Hours: Tues. By Appointment, Wed.-Fri. 11 AM - 6 PM, Sat. 11 AM - 4 PM, Sun.-Tues. Closed