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BOONE COUNTY SHOPPER 815-544-2166 FALL SOCCER SQUIRTS!
23/24 PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION Packets for 2023/2024 Preschool are available at Rivers Edge Rec Center. To register, return the completed packet along w/copy of a birth certificate & one months payment of preschool, which secures your child’s place & will be applied as your child’s May payment. Monthly EFT payments will be withdrawn on the 1st of every mo. beginning 9-1-23. Pay for the full year at registration & receive a 5% discount.
PRESCHOOL (Ages 3-4) Introductory preschool will be exploring colors, numbers, & letters through manipulative materials, arts & crafts, songs, & games. Focus on developing social skills such as sharing, following directions & consideration of other’s feelings. Basic kindergarten readiness skills will also be taught including listening, scissors & writing skills, & the alphabet & number recognition.
Code 401800-01
PRE-K (Ages 4-5) Building on the basic skills in preparation for kindergarten. Letter & number formation & recognition, writing skills, & Code building confidence will be the focus. The topics of math, science, & art will 401801-01 continue to be built upon. THIRD BASE is a cooperative after-school recreation program, between the Belvidere Park District & School District #100. A fun environment for boys & girls in grades K-5. Activities include group games, homework time, parties and arts & crafts. The program, operates until 6:00 pm on full day of school Registration will be daily; your child must be registered for the week by Wednesday at 11:59 pm prior to the week attending. Your child must be registered & paid in advance to attend the program. For more information, contact Katie Inman, 815-547-5711 x106 or kinman@belviderepark.org (KI)
Monthly R/NR Fee Yearly R/NR Fee $129 / $131 $1,161 / $1,179
Preschool will follow the School Dist. #100 calendar.
Dates 9/5-5/9
Day Time TU/THR 9-11:30
Location: Admin. Office, lower level
Monthly R/NR Fee Yearly R/NR Fee $160 / $162 $1,440 / $1,458
Dates 9/6-5/10
Day M/W/F
Time 9-11:30
Location Meehan Washington (to Meehan) Lincoln Caledonia Seth Whitman Perry (to Lincoln)
Grade K-5 K-5 K-5 K-5 K-5 K-5
Location: Admin. Office, lower level
Code 401807-01 401817-01 401827-01 401837-01 401847-01 401867-01
Designed to teach children the basics of soccer. Dribbling, passing, shooting, & listening skills will be covered through exciting games that keep everyone involved. During this instructional class, participants will develop their skills through drills & practice games! Participants must wear shin guards. Participants will receive a T-shirt & will also receive a medal at the end of the season. (TK) Location: Prairie Fields Youth Fields • Min/Max: 40/80 Code 310016-01
Age 3-4
Involve your child in the sport of soccer while learning the importance of teamwork! Children will participate in games with an emphasis on fun, participation & learning the rules of the game. These concepts will build selfesteem & enhance muscle growth. Games will be played on a reduced-size field & goals for participants age 5-7 years old. Participants in the 8 -10 age group will play on a U10 field size. These age groups will practice once a week & play games on Saturday mornings. Shin guards & closed-toed athletic shoes required. All players will receive a jersey & receive a medal at the end of the season. (TK) Location: Prairie Fields Min/Max: 40/100 Code 301236-01 301236-02
Age 5-7 8-10
R/NR Fee $49 / $64 $49 / $64
Dates 9/9-10/21 9/9-10/21
Time Day 10-11 am SAT 11:15-1:30pm SAT
Code 303100-01 303100-02
Age 2-4 5-7
R/NR Fee $10 / $12 $10 / $12
Date 9/15 9/15
Time 5-6pm 6-7pm
Day FRI FRI
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Our Premier End-Of-Summer CELEBRATION!
Wristbands: $20/unlimited activity (excludes face painting) Tickets: $1 each (2-4 tickets required for activities) or $20 for 22 tickets
Day SAT
CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER
SEPTEMBER 9 l 11 AM - 3 PM
• Kite Flying Demos • Inflatable Fun • Face Painting • Games • Crafts • Food Trucks
Time 9-9:45 am
Children ages 2-7 are invited to bring their personal Power Wheel & compete in a friendly race! The competition will be divided into two age classes - ages 2-4 & 5-7, competing separately. Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place for both age classes. Registered Power Wheels must be original stock vehicle with not modified batteries. Helmets are required for participation. (TK) Location: Rivers Edge Rec Center Min/ Max: 10/30
ROAD RALLY 9/15
FEATURING:
Dates 9/9-10/21
YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE
POWER W H E E LS
A truly fun-filled “day in the park” for the entire family. Where kite-flyers of all types - pros to novice - come together to bring a colorful palette of shapes & sizes dancing in the sky above Prairie Fields.
R/NR Fee $39 / $54
Location: Rivers Edge Rec Center Instructor: Natalie Wooden Register By: 9/7
CHICAGO CUBS vs ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS GAME
Join us for a game at Wrigley Field! We are heading to see the Cubs take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. The game is scheduled for 1:20pm. Travel is by air-conditioned motor coach. Tickets are limited so register early! (TK) Location: Maintenance Center, 1001 W. Locust St. Age: All, those under 15 must be accompanied by adult Depart: 9am & return after game ends (trip will stay for extra innings) Max: 18 Code 302037.01
R/NR Fee $105 / $110
Date 9/9
Time 9am
Day SAT
MUSICAL THEATRE: VILLAINS Explore the songs & dances of villains from various musicals & movies throughout time. We’ll explore their emotions, motives & how to become the ultimate musical villain! Fee includes materials & instruction. LITTLES MUSIC, MOVEMENT & PLAY A half hour of social play, games, identifying colors, counting, music, and active movement for your little one! Perfect to burn some energy and encourage movement and socialization among other children. Parents are welcome to participate in class! THEATRE: ACTING & PERFORMANCE Explore acting, blocking, managing stage fright, building a show & performing in front of an audience. Students will walk through the audition process, identify a character, reading & memorize lines, as well as being comfortable performing! We’ll perform “Stories under the Big Top.” Fee includes script, shirt, costume & instruction.
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