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75th Anniversary Year!
August 18, 2022 Vol. 76 No. 29
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UP IN THE AIR
End Of Summer Celebration
Saturday, September 10th 11 AM-3 PM At Prairie Fields Sports Park 1111 Fairgrounds Rd., Belvidere
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. Join us for kite flying demos, inflatable fun, face painting, games, crafts & food trucks. Wristbands for unlimited activity (excludes face painting & tie-dyeing) $25 Tickets $1 each (two to four tickets required for activities) Or 22 tickets for $20
FUN, FOOD & A GREAT FRIDAY NIGHT FLICK
AUGUST 19TH
SING 2 GATES OPEN AT 7PM MOVIE STARTS AT DUSK
ONLY $ 15/ CAR
LOCATED AT SUNDSTRAND PARK, 2288 NEWBURG ROAD, BELVIDERE
Facilities Coordinator, Guest Services, Preschool Instructor, Camp Horizon Coordinator, New Horizon Instructor, Camp/Club Horizon Counselor, 3rd Base Counselor & 3rd Base Coordinator
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2022-23 PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION Registration packets for 2022/2023 Belvidere Park District Preschool are available at Rivers Edge Rec Center. To register, return the completed registration packet along with copy of a birth certificate & one month’s payment of preschool, which secures your child’s place & will be applied as your child’s May 2023 payment. Monthly EFT payments will be withdrawn on the 1st of every month beginning Sept. 1, 2022. Pay for the full year at time of registration & receive a 5% discount. Benefits to attending preschool • Activities to develop fine motor strength, identify shapes of letters & begin learning how to write them • Exposure to letter sounds to develop pre-reading skills • Exposure & opportunity to gain knowledge in math & science concepts • Exciting experiences to gain cognitive & motor skills • Social & Emotional growth of being away from their family, as well as trusting & taking direction from teacher • Learning how to work with & interact with others including taking turns, problem solving & sharing 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. PRE-K (Ages 4-5) Building on the basic skills in preparation for kindergarten. Letter & number formation & recognition, writing skills, & building confidence will be the focus. The topics of math, science, & art will continue to be built upon. Code Yearly R/NR Fee Monthly Fee Dates Day 401800-01 $1,125 / $1,143 $125/$127 9/6-5/11 TU/THR 9-11:30
Location: Admin. Office, lower level Code Yearly R/NR Fee Monthly Fee Dates Day 401801-01 $1,404 / $1,422 $156/$158 9/7-5/12 M/W/F 9-11:30 401801-02 $1,404 / $1,422 $156/$158 9/7-5/12 M/W/F 1-3:30
Location: Admin. Office, lower level Preschool Musts: Preschool will follow the School Dist. #100 calendar. Non-attendance days apply. Please download rainout line app for closings.
CLUB HORIZON 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR Safe, engaging & leisure are the hallmarks of Club Horizon. This after school program provides your child with fun & reliable care. Club kids will participate in games, crafts, snacks & have opportunities to be active after a long day at school. The program is based on District #100 school calendar/schedule & will NOT BE HELD when the District is not in session. Current COVID-19 cleaning & safety protocol will be practiced. Min/Max: 5/20. New participants, please contact Sean Cramer for a registration packet & to complete an Intake Assessment prior to participation. Code 309747-01
Age R/NR Fee 5-21 $16/Day* Dates Times Day 2022-23 Dist. 100 School Day After School-6 PM
M-F
*Discount available for multiple children; including those attending 3rd Base. Early dismissals are included in the fee.
NEW HORIZONS New Horizons Adult Day Program is designed to help participants become more independent in daily leisure life skills. Participants can be newly out of high school or older, and activities include weekly community outings, basic cooking skills, nutrition, exercise, laundry development, and other leisure life skills activities. New Horizons is staffed at a 1:6 staff to participant ratio & has specific eligibility requirements in order to participate. There are current openings in the New Horizons Program. If you have questions or would like more information, contact Sean Cramer scramer@belviderepark.org or 815547-5711 ext. 23 (SC)
FOR PROGRAM DETAILS OR TO REGISTER VISIT BELVIDEREPARK.ORG