Northern Will County Winter/Spring 2023 Special Recreation Association

 
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Northern Will County Winter/Spring 2023 Special Recreation Association
Northern Will County
                Special Recreation Association
                                        Winter/Spring 2023
10 MONTROSE DRIVE, ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 • 815-407-1819 • WWW.NWCSRA.ORG

SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS:
  •   Bolingbrook Park District
  •   Lockport Township Park District
  •   Plainfield Park District
  •   Village of Romeoville
Northern Will County Winter/Spring 2023 Special Recreation Association
Table of Contents

    8                    11                                  14                                         18
    Youth                Adults                              Events                                     Athletics
                                       General Information............. 3-5                    Special Events (cont.)........ 14
                                                                                               Girl’s Night................................. 14
                                       Sensory Oasis......................... 6
                                                                                               Guy’s Night................................ 15
                                       Family Events.......................... 7               La Fiesta.................................... 15
                                       Family Food Truck Friday................7               Magic Night for Muggles............ 15
                                       Family Game Night..........................7            Mardi Gras Mambo.................... 15
                                       Four Winds Casino..........................7            Parent Coffee Clutch................. 15
                                                                                               Parent Socials........................... 15
                                       Youth Weekly Programs........ 8
                                                                                               School’s Day Out....................... 16
                                       Friday Friends................................8
                                                                                               Shamrock Shuffle...................... 16

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                                       Fun Through Fitness......................8
                                                                                               Scuba Diving............................. 16
                                       Junior Bakers.................................8
                                                                                               Sibshops.................................... 16

    Sensory Oasis
                                       Junior Chefs...................................9
                                                                                               Spring Formal............................ 17
                                       Saturday Chill Chums.....................9
                                                                                               Spring Break Camp................... 17
                                       Sensory Art.....................................9
                                                                                               St. Patrick’s Day Party............... 17
                                       Soccer Drills...................................9
                                                                                               Totally Cheesy........................... 17
                                       Spare Me........................................10
                                                                                               Valentine’s Dance...................... 17
                                       Swim Lessons (Mondays)..............10
                                                                                               Winter Walk............................... 17
                                       Swim Lessons (Sundays)...............10
                                       Yoga...............................................10   Athletics.............................. 18
                                                                                               Bowling Team............................ 19
                                       Adult Weekly Programs......... 11
                                                                                               Dart League............................... 19
                                       Adult Day Program.........................11
                                                                                               Golf Clinic.................................. 19
                                       Dinner & A Movie............................12
                                                                                               Pickleball Clinic......................... 19
                                       Jigsaw Puzzlers..............................12
                                                                                               Ping Pong Clinic........................ 20
                                       Karaoke Night.................................12
                                                                                               Powerlifting................................ 20

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                                       Lunch Bunch..................................12
                                                                                               Soccer Team.............................. 20
                                       Social Club.....................................12
                                                                                               Softball Team............................. 20

    Family Events                      Something Social...........................13
                                       Spare Me........................................13
                                                                                               Swim Team................................ 20
                                                                                               Tennis Team.............................. 21
                                       Walking Club..................................13

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                                                                                               Track & Field............................. 21
                                       Yoga...............................................13
                                                                                               Veteran Services................. 21
        For a calendar view of         Zumba............................................13
          all our programs,                                                                    Additional Info....................22
                                       Special Events........................ 14
     please visit www.nwcsra.org                                                               Registration Form..........23-24
                                       And the Winner Is...........................14
                                                                                               Registration Info..................25
                                       Cruising Days.................................14        Member District Events......28
                                       Dave & Busters..............................14
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Northern Will County Winter/Spring 2023 Special Recreation Association
Who We Are
                                                        Northern Will County Special Recreation Association
                                                        (NWCSRA) provides year-round recreation programs
                                                             and services for children, teens and adults
                                                                  with special needs and abilities.

                                                            NWCSRA represents the partnership between
           10 Montrose Dr. | Romeoville, IL 60446          Bolingbrook Park District, Lockport Township Park
       Phone: (815) 407-1819 | Fax: (815) 407-1829                District, Plainfield Park District, and
                 Website: www.nwcsra.org                               the Village of Romeoville.
      Office Hours: Monday - Friday | 9:00am-5:00pm
            Office CLOSED: Dec 26-30, May 29

    Phone messages left beyond business hours and on   Mission Statement:
                                                       “
      weekends are retrieved the next business day.
                                                         To provide meaningful recreational opportunities
                                                                for individuals with disabilities that
                                                               enhance their overall quality of life.   ”
                                                                     Ashlee O’Hern, CTRS
                                                                     Program Coordinator
                       Brenda Cresap
N                      Administrative Coordinator
                                                                     Extension: 9770
                                                                     Email: aohern@nwcsra.org
                       Extension: 9767
W                      Email: bcresap@nwcsra.org
                                                                     Gina Petkus, CPRP
C                      Lori Donofrio
                                                                     Staff Development & Outreach Manager
                                                                     Extension: 9772
                                                                     Email: gpetkus@nwcsra.org
S                      Finance Coordinator
                       Extension: 9768
                       Email: ldonofrio@nwcsra.org                    Amber Provancal, CTRS
R                                                                     Program Coordinator
                                                                      Extension: 9774
A                     Carrie Gascoigne, CTRS
                      Recreation Services Manager
                                                                      Email: aprovancal@nwcsra.org

                      Extension: 9776
                      Email: cgascoigne@nwcsra.org
                                                                     Mike Selep, CPRE, MPS
                                                                     Executive Director
S                      Carrie Henry, CPRP
                                                                     Extension: 9766
                                                                     Email: mselep@nwcsra.org
t                      Program Coordinator
                       Extension: 9771
                                                                     Megan Siebert, CTRS
a                      Email: chenry@nwcsra.org
                                                                     Program Coordinator
                                                                     Extension: 9775
f                      Jill Mukushina, CTRS
                       Director of Recreation &
                                                                     Email: msiebert@nwcsra.org

f                      Facility Operations
                       Extension: 9769                               Ron Tomasek
                                                                     Maintenance Coordinator
                       Email: jmukushina@nwcsra.org
                                                                     Extension: 9777
                                                                     Email: rtomasek@nwcsra.org                3
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General Information
                   Out of District Policy                                 Behavior Expectations
                                                                          Northern Will County Special Recreation Association encourages
    Out of district residents may participate in all programs;
                                                                          and promotes the concept of fun for everyone. However, certain
        however, the non-resident fee will be charged.                    rules and guidelines have been established to ensure the safety
                                                                          and enjoyment for everyone. Participants, staff, volunteers and
                                                                          parents/guardians are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior
     Attention Homer Township Residents                                   at all times. Additional rules may be developed for particular
    Did you know that Homer Township will assist residents                programs and athletic leagues as deemed necessary by staff. Staff,
     with the out-of-district program fees? Contact Homer                 participants, volunteers and parents/guardians shall:
       Township or the NWCSRA office to find out more!                    • Show respect to all participants, staff, volunteers and parents.
                                                                          • Abstain from using abusive or foul language.
                                                                          • Refrain from causing bodily harm to other participants, staff,
                                                                             coaches, volunteers and parents/guardians.
                                                                          • Demonstrate respect to equipment, supplies, uniforms and
Covid Guidelines                                                             facilities.
                                                                          • Represent NWCSRA in a manner that is consistent with the
In NWCSRA office, program and services:
                                                                             goals, objectives and ethics of the association.
• NWCSRA follows the recommendations of IDPH and the state                A caring, positive approach will be utilized regarding the use of
  of Illinois regarding COVID. The situation continues to be fluid        disciplinary methods. Additional or individual behavior management
  and procedures pertaining to COVID may change. NWCSRA,                  plans may be developed on the advice of parents, guardians, staff
  to the best of our ability, will communicate any changes with           members or other professionals. Northern Will County Special
  families and patrons as soon as possible.                               Recreation Association reserves the right to dismiss or suspend a
• Always have a face mask with you in case it’s needed.                   participant if the above noted procedures are not adhered to and/or
• Arrangements for personal care/support must be made and                 parent/guardian response to a problem situation is not attempted.
  approved with full-time NWCSRA staff prior to occurrence at             Each situation will be evaluated individually and on its own merit.
  programs/services. Face coverings and additional personal
  protective equipment will be required during personal care              Program Guidelines
  support.                                                                • Northern Will County Special Recreation Association provides
• Some venues we visit may require proof of vaccination. Should             sufficient staff to participant ratio to ensure a safe and
  a venue require proof of vaccination, you will be notified prior          meaningful recreation experience.
  to or upon registration. NWCSRA will not accept negative test           • When arriving and departing a program, parents/guardians are
  results in place of vaccination cards.                                    required to “check in” with the program supervisor.
• Regardless of vaccination status, please refrain from programs          • Participants will only be released to designated individuals
  or the facility if you have any signs or symptoms of COVID-19,            approved by parents/guardians. Any changes to a participant’s
  including fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty       approved list must be submitted to the office in writing.
  breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss
                                                                          • Participants will not be released to walk unattended after any
  of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea
                                                                            program unless written waiver has been signed from said
  or vomiting, or diarrhea.
                                                                            individual’s parent/guardian.
                                                                          • Participants must be picked up at the designated time that is
NWCSRA reserves the right to:
                                                                            listed in the program guide, flyer or verbally informed by the
1. Ask patrons to correctly wear a face covering during SRA
                                                                            staff.
programs, services, or while in SRA building or vehicles. Always
                                                                          • Northern Will County Special Recreation Association staff will
have an extra face covering with you in the event that it is needed.
                                                                            not be responsible for participants arriving prior to the scheduled
2. Ask for verification of vaccination at any time to participate in        program time.
SRA programs and services.                                                • Northern Will County Special Recreation Association reserves
                                                                            the right to cancel a program or event due to insufficient
3. Ask for a pause in participation if any signs or symptoms of             enrollment.
COVID-19 develop.                                                         • Northern Will County Special Recreation Association staff will
                                                                            not leave any person unattended after any program unless
                                                                            written permission has been received from said individual’s
                                                                            parent/guardian.
All requests for accommodation, including (but not limited to) those
made during the COVID-19 pandemic, are made on a case-by-
case basis taking into consideration all facts, such as the eligibility
requirements of the specific program, the staffing available, the
structure, safety, location and activities of the specific program, the
specifics of the individual patron’s needs, and what alternatives
may be available.

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General Information
Participant Illness Guidelines                                           Transportation
To prevent the spread of contagious illnesses, participants should       For programs with transportation, the following are the drop
not attend programs when any of the following symptoms exist:
• Fever of 100° or higher                                                off and pick up locations. Look for this bus icon to indicate
• Vomiting within the last 24 hours                                      the option for transportation.
• Persistent diarrhea
• Contagious rash or a rash of unknown origin                            Plainfield: Prairie Activity & Recreation Center (PARC) –
• Persistent cough and/or cold symptoms
                                                                         24550 W. Renwick Rd, Plainfield
• “Pink eye” (conjunctivitis) or discharge from the eye
• Symptoms of mumps, measles, chicken pox, strep throat, flu,
    Impetigo, Coxsackie virus, head lice, mites and ringworm             Romeoville: NWCSRA – 10 Montrose Drive, Romeoville
• Runny nose with yellow or green discharge, which indicates
    infection                                                            Lockport: Strike N’ Spare II – 811 Northern Drive, Lockport
• Fatigue, due to illness, that will hinder participation and
    enjoyment of the program
Please notify the Northern Will County Special Recreation                Transportation times and locations will be determined based
Association office if the participant contracts any contagious illness   on enrollment at the time of the registration deadline. We
that will affect his/her attendance at the program. Participants         must have a minimum of 2 participants at any site in
should return to programs at the recommendation of their doctor,
                                                                         order to offer transportation. Staff will send transportation
or, if not under a doctor’s care, when the symptoms have clearly
passed.                                                                  information to all those registered prior to the start of the
                                                                         program.

   Safety is our number one priority for
  participants, families, and staff. Please
 monitor your health and if you are feeling                                          Inclusion Services
    sick or experiencing any illness or                                       Northern Will County SRA understands that not
                                                                              every person with a disability needs to participate in
   COVID symptoms, please stay home.                                          special recreation programs. If you feel that a program
                                                                              offered by your park district/recreation department
                                                                              (Bolingbrook, Lockport, Plainfield, or Romeoville)
                                                                              would better meet the needs of your child, teen or
Program Cancellations Due To Weather                                          adult; follow these steps for inclusion:
Northern Will County Special Recreation Association attempts to
hold programs whenever possible. However, inclement weather                   1. Register at your local park district/recreation
occasionally makes it difficult for staff and participants to travel             department for the desired program as soon as
to program locations. Northern Will County Special Recreation                    possible. Let them know you will be requesting
Association cancellation policies are as follows:                                inclusion assistance.
• Northern Will County Special Recreation Association staff look              2. Through meeting(s), observations, etc., it will be
   at all circumstances three hours prior to the starting time of the            determined if inclusion in the program would be
   program or transportation route, to determine if the program                  appropriate and beneficial, and if inclusion support
   should be cancelled. If the program is cancelled, program staff               is needed.
   attempt to reach all participants by phone to inform them. You will
                                                                              Please understand that we will do our very best to
   only be called if the program is cancelled.
                                                                              provide inclusion support. However, because of
• Northern Will County Special Recreation Association attempts
                                                                              staffing restrictions or due to notification dates, we
   to extend programs to make up missed dates. Northern Will
                                                                              are sometimes unable to guarantee an aide. Please
   County Special Recreation Association will call/send an email
                                                                              register early so that there is plenty of time to secure
   announcing program extensions.
                                                                              the assistance that is needed.

                                                                                        For more information contact
                                                                                             Carrie Gascoigne at
                                                                                           (815) 407-1819 x9776 or
                                                                                          cgascoigne@nwcsra.org

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Northern Will County Winter/Spring 2023 Special Recreation Association
Recognition Dinner Dance
  Thursday, December 8th
  6:00-9:00pm
  Bolingbrook Golf Club

 NWCSRA cordially invites participants,
                                                                                   Register by
 staff, volunteers, member partners, donors
 and supporters to celebrate a year of
 accomplishments. Join us in recognizing all
                                                                                  November 28th
 the special individuals who make what we do
 possible. A delicious dinner will be followed by
 an awards ceremony and dancing.

                                                                                    Stress Reduction
NWCSRA’s Sensory Oasis is a specially designed, safe, and supportive
environment that allows participants with a variety of ability levels to engage    Improved Social Skills
their senses, explore, and interact without risk. Every session is tailored by
an NWCSRA team member toward a participant’s goals and responsiveness
to sensory stimuli. Each punch card is good for 5 half-hour sessions in the        Improved Concentration
sensory room at either the Romeoville or Bolingbrook location. The Bolingbrook
location is geared toward adults & teens. The Romeoville location is geared
toward youth. However, both age groups can be accomodated in both spaces.          Increased Communication

          All Ages
                                                       Res/NR Fee:                    Improved Motor
                                              Intake:  $16/$24
          Welcome!                                                                    Function
                                          Punch Card: $80/$120

                                                                                        & more!
Schedule your individualized half-hour sessions!
    815-552-9772 or gpetkus@nwcsra.org
Northern Will County Winter/Spring 2023 Special Recreation Association
Family Events
            *All family events require at least one family member or guardian to register,
               pay the fee, and attend with the participant. Additional family members
                                 are always welcome to join the fun!*

Family Food Truck Friday                                        Four Winds Casino
Age Group: All Ages                                             Age Group: 21 & Older
Join us for our new version of the family picnic! Enjoy the     Join us as we travel to New Buffalo, Michigan to win big at
delicious food and play games with your friends and family.     one of the most beautiful casinos in our area. Upon our
                                                                arrival, we will have a delicious lunch and then it’s on to
Day     Date    Time                                            the games for a chance at winning big bucks. Lunch is not
F       5/19    4:30-7:30pm                                     included in the price of the program. This trip is open to
                                                                family members 21 years and older.
Location: NWCSRA
Res/NR Fee: $24/$36                                             Day     Date    Time
Registration Deadline: 4/28                                     Sa      4/1     12:00-4:00pm
Staff Contact: Ashlee O’Hern
                                                                Location: Four Winds Casino, New Buffalo
                                                                Res/NR Fee: $40/$60
Family Game Night                                               Registration Deadline: 3/17
Age Group: 12 & Older
                                                                Staff Contact: Ashlee O’Hern
Join your family and NWCSRA friends for a fun night of trivia
and bingo. Dinner, drinks, and prizes will be provided. Bingo
cards will be sold the night of for $1 each or 6 for $5.

Day     Date    Time
F       3/24    5:30-8:30pm

Location: Romeoville Recreation Center
Res/NR Fee: $12/$18
Registration Deadline: 3/10
Staff Contact: Ashlee O’Hern

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Youth Programs
Friday Friends                                                  Fun Through Fitness
Age Group: 13-22                                                Age Group: 5-12
The focus of this program is to practice social skills and      Let’s get up, get moving, and get fit while having fun. This
appropriate interactions with peers and apply these skills      program will incorporate fun games and activities that will
during recreational activities. Each Friday the group will      focus on skill-building, sports, teamwork, and strategy.
focus on age-appropriate games, activities, socializing, and
outings in the community. Join us for fun-filled Fridays with   Day     Dates		          Time
your friends!                                                   W       3/8-4/12         4:30-5:15pm

Day     Dates		          Time                                   Location: Prairie Activity & Recreation Center
F       1/20-2/10        6:00-8:30pm                            Res/NR Fee: $52/$78
F       3/3-3/24         6:00-8:30pm                            Registration Deadline: 2/22
F       4/14-5/5         6:00-8:30pm                            Staff Contact: Megan Siebert

Location: NWCSRA                                                Junior Bakers
Res/NR Fee: $110/$165                                           Age Group: 8-22
Registration Deadlines: 1/6, 2/17, 3/31                         Join us in the kitchen for 4 weeks of baking some delicious
Staff Contact: Amber Provancal                                  treats! Grab your apron and your appetite!

                                                                Day     Dates		         Time
                                                                Tu      4/11-5/2     5:00-6:30pm

           Check out our                                        Location: NWCSRA
                                                                Res/NR Fee: $82/$123

             Day Camp                                           Registration Deadline: 3/28
                                                                Staff Contact: Megan Siebert

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Northern Will County Winter/Spring 2023 Special Recreation Association
Youth Programs
Junior Chefs                                                     Saturday Chill Chums
Age Group: 8-22                                                  Age Group: 6-21
Join us in the kitchen for 4 weeks of cooking delicious meals!   This program is specifically designed for our friends on the
Grab your apron and your appetite!                               Autism Spectrum. Weekly activities will include sensory
                                                                 based crafts, music, gross motor games, outdoor play, and
Day     Dates		         Time                                     social interactions. Pack something for lunch each week.
Tu      2/7-2/28        5:00-6:30pm                              The last session will be an outing in the community with
                                                                 potentially longer hours.
Location: NWCSRA
Res/NR Fee: $82/$123                                             Day     Dates           Time
Registration Deadline: 1/24                                      Sa      1/21-2/11       10:00am-12:30pm
Staff Contact: Megan Siebert                                     Sa      3/4-3/25        10:00am-12:30pm
                                                                 Sa      4/15-5/6        10:00am-12:30pm

                                                                 Location: Annerino Community Center
                                                                 Res/NR Fee: $94/$141
                                                                 Registration Deadlines: 1/6, 2/17, 3/31
                                                                 Staff Contact: Amber Provancal

                                                                 Sensory Art
                                                                 Age Group: 3-12
                                                                 Let’s get creative! Each week, we will create artwork that
                                                                 relates to our 5 senses and explore sensory play activities.

                                                                 Day     Dates		          Time
                                                                 Tu      3/7-3/21         6:00-7:00pm

                                                                 Location: NWCSRA
                                                                 Res/NR Fee: $46/$69
                                                                 Registration Deadline: 2/21
                                                                 Staff Contact: Megan Siebert

                                                                 Soccer Drills
                                                                 Age Group: 3-12
                                                                 Join NWCSRA’s soccer program as we work on ball handling,
                                                                 dribbling, and shooting. We will learn techniques through
                                                                 drills and activities each week.

                                                                 Day     Dates		          Time
                                                                 Th      4/13-5/11        5:00-6:00pm

                                                                 Location: Prairie Activity & Recreation Center
                                                                 Res/NR Fee: $42/$63
                                                                 Registration Deadline: 3/30
                                                                 Staff Contact: Megan Siebert

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Youth Programs
Spare Me                                                         Swim Lessons (Sundays)
Age Group: 5 & Older                                             Age Group: 3 & Older
Bowling is fun for the young or old, the novice or the           Be proactive when it comes to water safety! Our swim
seasoned veteran. Each week you will bowl two games with         instructors have been trained through Starfish Aquatics
your friends and your scores will be recorded.                   Institute and will work 1:1 to incorporate water safety, basic
                                                                 skills, and stroke development into these fun and interactive
Day   Dates		            Time                                    lessons.
M     1/23-3/6		         4:30-6:00pm
M     3/27-5/8		         4:30-6:00pm                             Day     Dates            Time
                                                                 Su      1/15-3/5         10:00-10:30am
Location: Strike N’ Spare II, Lockport                           Su      1/15-3/5         10:40-11:10am
Res/NR Fee: $100/$150                                            Su      1/15-3/5         11:20-11:50am
Registration Deadline: 1/9, 3/13
Staff Contact: Megan Siebert                                     Su     3/19-5/14         10:00-10:30am
                                                                 Su     3/19-5/14         10:40-11:10am
Swim Lessons (Mondays)                                           Su     3/19-5/14         11:10-11:50am
Age Group: 3 & Older                                             *No program on 4/9
Be proactive when it comes to water safety! Our swim
instructors have been trained through Starfish Aquatics          Location: Pelican Harbor Indoor Pool, Bolingbrook
Institute and will work 1:1 to incorporate water safety, basic   Res/NR Fee: $128/$192
skills, and stroke development into these fun and interactive    Registration Deadlines: 1/2, 3/5
lessons.                                                         Staff Contact: Carrie Henry

Day     Dates            Time                                    Yoga
M       1/16-3/6         5:00-5:30pm                             Age Group: 5 & Older
M       1/16-3/6         5:40-6:10pm                             Yoga helps increase flexibility, balance, and overall physical
M       1/16-3/6         6:20-6:50pm                             and mental wellness. In this program, we will learn and prac-
                                                                 tice some basic yoga poses and breathing techniques that
M      3/20-5/15         5:00-5:30pm                             will benefit us for life.
M      3/20-5/15         5:40-6:10pm
M      3/20-5/15         6:20-6:50pm                             Day     Dates           Time
*No program on 4/10                                              W       1/18-2/22       5:00-5:45pm

Location: Pelican Harbor Indoor Pool, Bolingbrook                Location: NWCSRA
Res/NR Fee: $128/$192                                            Res/NR Fee: $48/$72
Registration Deadlines: 1/2, 3/5                                 Registration Deadline: 1/6
Staff Contact: Carrie Henry                                      Staff Contact: Megan Siebert

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Adult Programs
Adult Day Program
NWCSRA’s Adult Day Program is designed to meet
the needs of young adults with disabilities 18 years
and older that are no longer serviced through the
school district. Year-round social and recreational
activities are offered to enhance the quality of life of
our participants. The program focuses on positive
peer interactions, community integration, leisure
independence, and basic life skills.

New families & participants are welcome to schedule
an appointment to tour and observe the program.

       For more information or to schedule
      a tour, please contact Ashlee O’Hern at
               815-407-1819 ext. 9770
             or at aohern@nwcsra.org.

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Adult Programs
Dinner & A Movie                                                 Lunch Bunch
Age Group: 16 & Older                                            Age Group: 16 & Older
Don’t miss out on a delicious dinner and the latest movie        Dine at various local restaurants with the Lunch Bunch!
release on the big screen. There will be two groups for          Enjoy the ambiance, the great food, and of course the
this program: one will see films rated PG and below, and         company. Lunch is included in the cost of the program.
one will see films rated PG-13 and below. The fee includes       At the first week of program, participants will vote for the
transportation, staffing, and movie tickets. Please bring $25    remaining lunch locations.
for dinner in tens, fives, and singles. Dinner location and
movie information will be sent out as soon as movie times        Day    Dates		                         Time
are released.                                                    Su     1/22, 2/19, 3/26, 4/16, 5/7     12:30-2:30pm

Day    Dates                Time		              Group            Location: Varies
Sa     2/11, 3/18, 4/22     Evening-Varies      PG & Below       Res/NR Fee: $154/$231
Sa     2/11, 3/18, 4/22     Evening-Varies      PG-13 & Below    Registration Deadline: 1/9
                                                                 Staff Contact: Amber Provancal
Location: Varies
Res/NR Fee: $148/$222
Registration Deadline: 1/27
Staff Contact: Amber Provancal

Jigsaw Puzzlers
Age Group: 16 & Older
Throughout this program, we will do individual puzzles and
work as a team to complete a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle!
Snacks will be provided.

Day   Dates		             Time
Tu    2/14-3/21           5:30-7:00pm

Location: NWCSRA
Res/NR Fee: $66/$99
Registration Deadline: 1/31
Staff Contact: Megan Siebert
                                                                 Social Club
Karaoke Night                                                    Age Group: 21 & Older
Age Group: 16 & Older                                            Friday nights were made for fun with friends! Join Social
Grab the microphone and sing the night away! Each week           Club and enjoy Friday nights hanging out, doing various
we will sing our favorite songs as a group and as solo           activities & being social. The first night, we will enjoy pizza
artists. Snacks will be provided while participants cheer        and plan the remainder of the weeks. Come with your ideas!
each other on.
                                                                 Day     Dates				                          Time
Day    Dates		            Time                                   F       1/20, 2/3, 2/17, 3/3, 3/17,        6:00-8:30pm
W      1/18-2/22          6:00-7:30pm                                    3/31, 4/14, 4/28, 5/12
                                             Check out
                                             Yoga right
Location: NWCSRA                                                 Location: Prairie Activity & Recreation Center
                                              before!
Res/NR Fee: $66/$99                                              Res/NR Fee: $288/$432
Registration Deadline: 1/4                                       Registration Deadline: 1/6
Staff Contact: Amber Provancal                                   Staff Contact: Amber Provancal

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Adult Programs
Something Social                                                  Walking Club
Age Group: 18 & Older                                             Age Group: 16 & Older
Let’s get social! We’ll come together once a month for social     Join us as we walk a half marathon over 7 weeks. We will
activities. Whether it’s playing games, telling stories, or en-   get Walking Club T-shirts to wear each week and show off to
joying our favorite treat, we’re sure to have fun!                our friends and family!

Day     Dates			                  Time                            Day    Dates		          Time
W       2/1, 3/1, 4/5, 5/3        5:30-7:30pm                     Tu     4/4-5/16		       5:30-7:00pm

Location: NWCSRA                                                  Location: Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatics Complex
Res/NR Fee: $92/$138                                              Res/NR Fee: $82/$123
Registration Deadline: 1/18                                       Registration Deadline: 3/21
Staff Contact: Amber Provancal                                    Staff Contact: Megan Siebert

                                                                  Yoga
Spare Me                                                          Age Group: 5 & Older
Age Group: 5 & Older
                                                                  Yoga helps increase flexibility, balance, and overall physical
Bowling is fun for the young or old, the novice or the
                                                                  and mental wellness. In this program, we will learn and prac-
seasoned veteran. Each week you will bowl two games with
                                                                  tice some basic yoga poses and breathing techniques that
your friends and your scores will be recorded.
                                                                  will benefit us for life.
Day    Dates		           Time
                                                                  Day    Dates            Time
M      1/23-3/6		        4:30-6:00pm
                                                                  W      1/18-2/22        5:00-5:45pm
M      3/27-5/8		        4:30-6:00pm                                                                        Karaoke
                                                                                                            Night to
                                                                  Location: NWCSRA
Location: Strike N’ Spare II, Lockport                                                                      follow!
                                                                  Res/NR Fee: $48/$72
Res/NR Fee: $100/$150
                                                                  Registration Deadline: 1/6
Registration Deadline: 1/9, 3/13
                                                                  Staff Contact: Megan Siebert
Staff Contact: Megan Siebert

                                                                  Zumba
                                                                  Age Group: 16 & Older
                                                                  Let’s dance to the music! Our certified Zumba instructor,
                                                                  Danielle, will lead us through this class and get everyone
                                                                  moving. You will have so much fun while learning some new
                                                                  moves!

                                                                  Day    Dates            Time
                                                                  Th      2/2-3/9		       4:00-4:45pm
                                                                  Th      4/6-5/11        4:00-4:45pm

                                                                  Location: Prairie Activity & Recreation Center
                                                                  Res/NR Fee: $48/$72
                                                                  Registration Deadline: 1/19, 3/23
                                                                  Staff Contact: Megan Siebert

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Special Events
And the Winner Is…                                               Dave & Busters
Age Group: 18 & Older                                            Age Group: 16 & Older
Dress up as your favorite Hollywood star as we gather to         Enjoy a day filled with hundreds of cutting-edge action
watch the 95th Annual Academy Awards. Stroll down the            games and a lunch menu to please every palate! Lunch is
red carpet, take photos with your fellow celebrities, dine and   included but bring money for games.
watch the Awards while participating in games and contests
throughout the evening that celebrate our favorite movies.       Day     Date     Time
                                                                 Su      2/5      1:00-4:00pm
Day     Date    Time
Su      3/12    6:00-9:00pm                                      Location: Dave & Busters, Orland Park
                                                                 Res/NR Fee: $66/$99
Location: Prairie Activity & Recreation Center                   Registration Deadline: 1/20
Res/NR Fee: $60/$90                                              Staff Contact: Ashlee O’Hern
Registration Deadline: 3/3
Staff Contact: Mike Selep                                        Girl’s Night: Manicures & Mexican Food
                                                                 Age Group: 18 & Older
Cruising Days                                                    Grab your girlfriends and join us for a night out just for the
Age Group: 21 & Older                                            ladies! The evening will start with some pampering from
Join us for a week day out in the community! Why wait until      our staff that will include a manicure and then we will head
the weekends to have a good time you’re your friends?            out to grab a bit of delicious Mexican cuisine. Dinner is on
Outings and times vary. Fee includes transportation, staffing,   NWCSRA tonight.
admission, & a meal.
                                                                 Day     Date     Time
Day     Dates     Time 		                 Activity               Sa      4/15     4:00-8:00pm
M       2/13      8:30am-1:30pm           Breakfast & A Movie
M       3/13      10:30am-3:30pm          Main Event             Location: Prairie Activity & Recreation Center
M       4/10      9:30am-2:30pm           Brookfield Zoo         Res/NR Fee: $66/$99
                                                                 Registration Deadline: 3/30
Location: Varies                                                 Staff Contact: Carrie Gascoigne
Res/NR Fee: $78/$117
Registration Deadline: 1/30, 2/27, 3/27
Staff Contact: Amber Provancal
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Special Events
Guy’s Night: Quest for the Best-Pizza                             Mardi Gras Mambo
Age Group: 18 & older                                             Age Group: 13 & Older
Guys, this is the night that we officially decide where the       Mardi Gras is all about parties, parades, celebrations, and
best pizza is in the area! We will travel to several hot pizza    this annual dance! A sea of purples, greens, and golds will
spots to learn from the pros what goes into making the            fill the room as a snack, refreshments and entertainment is
best pizza. In addition, we will sample pizza from these          enjoyed!
places and pair with our favorite soft drinks. Love of pizza is
required. Dinner is on NWCSRA tonight.                            Day     Date     Time
                                                                  F       2/24     7:00-9:00pm
Day     Date     Time
Sa      5/13     4:00-8:00pm                                      Location: Oak Lawn Park District Pavilion
                                                                  Res/NR Fee: $40/$60
Location: NWCSRA & Beyond                                         Registration Deadline: 2/10
Res/NR Fee: $66/$99                                               Staff Contact: Ashlee O’Hern
Registration Deadline: 4/28
Staff Contact: Mike Selep                                         Parent Coffee Clutch
                                                                  Age Group: Parents
                                                                  Having a child with a disability can be tough anytime of the
La Fiesta
                                                                  year. Join moms and dads to talk about the challenges and
Age Group: 13 & Older
                                                                  successes, hopes and dreams and share tips and tricks.
Are you feeling Hot, Hot, Hot?! This sizzling and spicy night
of dancing is what you need. No one will be taking a siesta
                                                                  Day     Date     Time
at this dance! Enjoy a taco dinner followed by dancing.
                                                                  Sa      1/21     9:00-10:00am
                                                                  Sa      2/18     9:00-10:00am
Day     Date     Time
                                                                  Sa      3/18     9:00-10:00am
F       4/14     6:30-9:00pm
                                                                  Sa      4/15     9:00-10:00am
                                                                  Sa      5/20     9:00-10:00am
Location: LWSRA, New Lenox
Res/NR Fee: $58/$87
                                                                  Location: NWCSRA
Registration Deadline: 3/24
                                                                  Res/NR Fee: Free
Staff Contact: Ashlee O’Hern
                                                                  Registration Deadlines: 1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 4/15, 5/20
                                                                  Staff Contact: Gina Petkus
Magic Night for Muggles
Age Group: 12 & Older
This Harry Potter themed night will be filled with a pizza        Parent Socials
dinner, potions class, “growing” your own mandrake, and           Age Group: Parents
a Harry Potter film picked by you. Prove you have what it         Why let your child have all the fun on Friday nights? Drop off
takes to go from Muggle to Wizard!                                your child for social club & then join other NWCSRA parents
                                                                  for a night out. This is a great opportunity to meet other
Day     Date     Time                                             parents and get to know the staff better.
Sa      2/25     5:00-8:30pm
                                                                  Day Date       Time          Activity              Location
Location: NWCSRA                                                  F   2/3        6:00-8:30pm   Potluck               NWCSRA
Res/NR Fee: $48/$72                                               F   3/3        6:00-8:30pm   Pickleball & Trivia   BRAC
Registration Deadline: 2/10
Staff Contact: Amber Provancal                                    Res/NR Fee: $20/$30
                                                                  Registration Deadline: 1/19, 2/16
                                                                  Staff Contact: Carrie Gascoigne

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Special Events
School’s Day Out                                                Scuba Diving
Age Group: 6-22                                                 Age Group: 10 & Older
It’s a day off school & what better way to spend it than with   Dive into the new year with a new experience! Whether
friends from NWCSRA. The day will be packed with all kinds      you are a seasoned diver or brand new, this program will
of fun! A detailed schedule will be sent to those registered    provide you the opportunity to learn from experienced,
one week prior to the program.                                  certified divers through Image Diving. Each diver will have
                                                                a 1:1 instructor to guide them through the experience.
Day     Date    Time			                  Activity               There is additional paperwork required each time and a
M       1/16    9:00am-3:00pm		          Rock Wall & Swim       physician’s signature is required for first time divers.
M       2/20    9:00am-3:00pm		          Lunch & Movie
                                                                Day     Date    Times
Location: Bolingbrook & NWCSRA                                  F       1/13    6:30-7:15pm,   7:15-8:00pm,   8:00-8:45pm
Res/NR Fee: $66/$99                                             F       2/17    6:30-7:15pm,   7:15-8:00pm,   8:00-8:45pm
Registration Deadline: 12/30, 2/3                               F       3/31    6:30-7:15pm,   7:15-8:00pm,   8:00-8:45pm
Staff Contact: Carrie Gascoigne                                 F       4/21    6:30-7:15pm,   7:15-8:00pm,   8:00-8:45pm
                                                                F       5/12    6:30-7:15pm,   7:15-8:00pm,   8:00-8:45pm

                                                                Location: Challenge Fitness, Lockport
                                                                Res/NR Fee: $10/$15
                                                                Registration Deadlines: 12/19,1/23, 3/6, 3/27, 4/17
                                                                Staff Contact: Carrie Gascoigne

                                                                Sibshops
                                                                Age Group: 5-12
                                                                Siblings of children with disabilities have unique needs too.
                                                                This class will be a place where your child can connect with
                                                                others like them, have time dedicated to them, talk about
                                                                their brother/sister and most of all have FUN!

                                                                Day     Date    Time
                                                                F       1/13    4:30-6:00pm
                                                                F       2/10    4:30-6:00pm
                                                                F       3/10    4:30-6:00pm
                                                                F       4/14    4:30-6:00pm
                                                                F       5/5     4:30-6:00pm
Shamrock Shuffle
Age Group: 13 & Older
                                                                Location: NWCSRA
Put on your lucky dancing shoes and join your friends at the
                                                                Res/NR Fee: $10/$15
annual dance where everyone is a wee bit Irish for one night!
                                                                Registration Deadlines: 12/30, 1/27, 2/27, 3/31, 4/21
This evening includes dinner and dancing.
                                                                Staff Contact: Gina Petkus
Day     Date    Time
F       3/3     6:30-9:00pm

Location: Orland Park Civic Center
Res/NR Fee: $54/$81
Registration Deadline: 2/10
Staff Contact: Ashlee O’Hern

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Special Events
Spring Formal                                                   Totally Cheesy
Age Group: 13 & Older                                           Age Group: 13 & Older
A magical evening for a King and Queen! Gentlemen, get          Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day by learning about
spruced up for that certain someone. Ladies, this is the        a variety of cheeses and preparing toasted cheese treats.
night to put on the extra special outfit. Enjoy a full dinner   At the end of the evening, we will invite family members to
with dessert and dance the night away! Entertainment and        taste all that we have prepared. We will also take a group
a flower will make this night even more extraordinary.          photo, so don’t forget to say cheese!

Day     Date     Time                                           Day     Date    Time
F       5/12     6:30-9:00pm                                    W       4/12    5:30-7:30pm

Location: Apollo Recreation Center, Alsip                       Location: Romeoville Recreation Center
Res/NR Fee: $70/$105                                            Res/NR Fee: $18/$27
Registration Deadline: 4/10                                     Registration Deadline: 3/29
Staff Contact: Ashlee O’Hern                                    Staff Contact: Mike Selep

                                                                Valentine’s Dance
Spring Break Camp
                                                                Age Group: 13 & Older
Age Group: 7-22
                                                                Cupid might work his magic at the dance of love! Wear your
Looking for something to do over spring break?
                                                                most lovely reds and pinks while you enjoy an evening of
NWCSRA is here to provide the fun! We will be going
                                                                dinner and dancing.
on field trips, making crafts, playing games, and more.
A schedule of activities will be sent out prior to the
                                                                Day     Date    Time
beginning of camp. Registration & fee are per day.
                                                                F       2/10    6:30-8:30pm

Day      Date		          Time
                                                                Location: Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center, Joliet
M-F      3/27-3/31       9:00am-3:00pm
                                                                Res/NR Fee: $34/$51
M-F      4/3-4/7		       9:00am-3:00pm
                                                                Registration Deadline: 1/25
                                                                Staff Contact: Ashlee O’Hern
Location: NWCSRA/Varies
Res/NR Fee: $76/$114 per day
Registration Deadline: 3/13
                                                                Winter Walk
                                                                Age Group: 16 & Older
Staff Contact: Megan Siebert
                                                                Dress for the weather as we explore a local treasure during
                                                                the winter season. We are headed to Isle a la Cache
St. Patrick’s Day Party                                         Museum, part of the Des Plaines River preservation system,
Age Group: 3-12                                                 to experience nature and learn about native turtles from our
Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your friends at           friends at the museum. Afterward we will head back to the
NWCSRA! We will be celebrating by making crafts,                NWCSRA office for campfire inspired treats.
playing games and enjoying pizza for dinner! Don’t forget
to wear green!                                                  Day     Date    Time
                                                                Sat     2/4     2:00-4:30pm
Day    Date     Time
Th     3/16     5:00-6:30pm                                     Location: NWCSRA
                                                                Res/NR Fee: $18/$27
Location: Annerino Community Center                             Registration Deadline: 1/25
Res/NR Fee: $32/$48                                             Staff Contact: Jill Mukushina
Registration Deadline: 3/2
Staff Contact: Megan Siebert
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Athletics
      Winter/Spring Special Olympics Sports Dates
Basketball                                       Snowshoeing
January 29        Region E Competition           December 10       Region E Competition
		                Oak Lawn, IL                   		                Chicago, IL
February 12       TR Section                     Jan 31- Feb 2     State Winter Games
		                TBD                            		                Galena, IL
March 10-12       State Tournament
		                Normal, IL                     Swimming

                                                 February 12 Libertyville Swim Meet
Powerlifting
                                                 		Libertyville, IL
March 25-26       Region E Competition           March 18    Region E Competition
		                Aurora, IL                     		                Palos Hills, IL
May 6-7 (Tent.)   Spring Games                   June 9-11 Summer Games
		                South Holland, IL              		Bloomington/Normal
June 9-11         Summer Games
		                Bloomington/Normal             Track & Field
                                                 May 6-7 (Tent.)    Spring Games
Soccer                                           		                 South Holland, IL
                                                 June 9-11          Summer Games
April 23          Region E Competition           		                 Bloomington/Normal
		                Darien, IL
May 6-7 (Tent.)   Spring Games
		                South Holland, IL
May 15		          TR Section
		                NWSRA, Rolling Meadows, IL
June 9-11         Summer Games
		                Bloomington/Normal           Please NOTE:
                                               All athletes must complete the Athlete Consent Form prior
                                               to the start of any program. If you have already completed
                                               this form you will NOT have to complete it a second time.

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Athletics
Bowling Team                                                    Golf Clinic
Age Group: 8 & Older                                            Age Group: 10 & Older
Join the NWCSRA bowling team at Strike N’ Spare II              NWCSRA is partnering with Chicago District Golf
and show us how you roll! Bowling is a great game that          Association, “Sunshine Through Golf” to provide a teaching
can improve eye-hand coordination, gross motor skills           golf professional who will work on your, stance, golf swing,
and overall body mechanics. You will walk away with             and hand eye coordination. We well also teach you the rules
new friends, a higher average, and a great sense of             and etiquette of the sport from Mistwood Golf Club’s finest
accomplishment.                                                 Golf Professional. Athletes will have time on the driving
                                                                range as well as the opportunity to go on the course and hit
Day     Dates		          Time		             Res/NR Fee          a few holes. Everyone must bring their own golf clubs; balls
Th      1/12-3/23        5:30-6:30pm        $180/$270           will be provided at the driving range.
Th      4/6-6/1		        5:30-6:30pm        $148/$222
                                                                Day       Dates         Time
Location: Strike N’ Spare II, Lockport                          W         5/3-6/7       5:00-6:00 pm
Registration Deadline: 12/29, 3/23                              W         5/3-6/7       6:15-7:15 pm
Staff Contact: Carrie Henry
                                                                Location: Mistwood Golf Club, Romeoville
Dart League                                                     Res/NR Fee: $98/$147
Age Group: 18 & Older                                           Registration Deadline: 4/19
Have you ever played DARTS? Let’s get together for a            Staff Contact: Carrie Henry
fun evening of darts! Staff will go over the basic rules and
strategies of the game. We will use electric boards and         Pickleball Clinic
darts with plastic tips for everyone’s safety. Darts are on     Age Group: 13 & Older
NWCSRA! Please bring money for food and beverages.              By popular demand pickleball is back! Pickleball is a
                                                                paddleball sport that combines elements of badminton,
Day     Dates		          Time                                   table tennis and tennis. Whether you’re new to the sport or
M       1/16-2/20        6:00-7:00pm                            a returning athlete, you are sure to have fun! NWCSRA will
                                                                provide the equipment.
Location: Gustos Bar & Grill, Crest Hill
Res/NR Fee: $82/$123                                            Day     Dates		         Time
Registration Deadline: 1/2                                      W       1/18-3/1        4:00-5:00pm
Staff Contact: Carrie Henry
                                                                Location: Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatics Complex
                                                                Res/NR Fee: $62/$93
                                                                Registration Deadline: 1/4
                                                                Staff Contact: Carrie Henry

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Athletics
Ping Pong Clinic                                                  Softball Team
Age Group: 13 & Older                                             Age Group: 13 & Older
Let’s try our hand at ping pong! Ping Pong is a sport in          Grab your bat and glove and let’s play ball! Athletes will
which two or four players hit a lightweight ball back and forth   work to improve their skills such as hitting, fielding, catching
across a table using small, solid rackets. Try something new,     and the basic knowledge of the game through practices
you might end up finding a new sport you love and can’t do        and games with other SRA’s. Wear athletic clothes/shoes
without! NWCSRA will provide the equipment.                       and bring a water bottle. A practice and game schedule will
                                                                  be sent home once the games are confirmed. Please be
Day     Dates		          Time
                                                                  advised that athletes will be assigned a team due to the
W       1/18-3/1         5:00-6:00pm
                                                                  popularity of the program.

Location: Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatics Complex
                                                                  Day    Dates		            Time
Res/NR Fee: $62/$98
                                                                  Tu     4/25-8/1           6:30-8:00pm
Registration Deadline: 1/4
                                                                  *No program on 7/4
Staff Contact: Carrie Henry

                                                                  Location: Bolingbrook - Al Traczak Field
Powerlifting
                                                                            Romeoville - Volunteer Park
Age Group: 16 & Older
                                                                            Lockport PD- College View Park
This season’s powerlifting program will focus on basic
                                                                  Res/NR Fee: $236/$354
lifting techniques with individual plans for each athlete. The
                                                                  Registration Deadline: 4/11
program will prepare athletes for the Regional Competition.
                                                                  Staff Contact: Carrie Henry
A certified fitness instructor along with 2 NWCSRA veteran
powerlifting coaches will lead this program.
                                                                  Swim Team
Day    Dates		           Time		             Res/NR Fee
                                                                  Age Group: 8 & Older
Th      1/12-3/30        4:00-5:15pm        $218/$327
                                                                  Come swim with NWCSRA Swim Team. Swimmers will
Th      4/13-6/1         4:00-5:15pm        $146/$219
                                                                  improve their overall fitness and perfect existing skills,
                                                                  before moving on to flip turns and competitive strokes. Swim
Location: Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex
                                                                  team is designated for swimmers who want to compete and
Registration Deadline: 12/29, 3/30
                                                                  can swim at least one full length of the pool independently
Staff Contact: Carrie Henry
                                                                  which is 25 meters. This program is for everyone who is
                                                                  interested in competing at the local, regional and state level.
Soccer Team
Age Group: 13 & Older                                             Day    Dates		        Time
Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world. Join       Su     1/15-5/21      9:00-10:00am
NWCSRA and show off your soccer skills. We will work on           *No program on 4/9, 5/14
skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting and defense.          M      1/23-5/22      7:00-8:00pm
Teamwork is always emphasized while practicing or playing         *No program on 4/10
against local teams. Athletes should wear athletic clothing,
shoes, and bring a water bottle.                                  Location: Pelican Harbor Indoor Pool, Bolingbrook
                                                                  Res/NR Fee: $234/$351
Day     Dates		          Time                                     Registration Deadline: 1/1
W       3/8-5/24         5:30-6:30pm                              Staff Contact: Carrie Henry

Location: Hassert Park, Crest Hill
Res/NR Fee: $198/$297
Registration Deadline: 2/22
Staff Contact: Carrie Henry

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Athletics & Veteran Services
Tennis Team                                                       Track & Field
Age Group: 8 & Older                                              Age Group: 8 & Older
Dust those tennis rackets off and join the NWCSRA tennis          Track and Field is a great sport to build endurance, strength,
team for some fun and healthy competition! We will focus          flexibility and increase self-esteem. There are several events
on individual skills such as the forehand, backhand, volley,      you can participate in during the track & field program. The
serve and footwork during practices. Coaches will teach           100-meter run, 400-meter run, 1500-meter run, 400-meter
the rules of the sport so athletes will be able to compete in     relay, softball throw, running long jump, standing long jump,
the skills competition, singles or doubles at the regional and    shot put and much more. Please wear athletic clothes as
state level.                                                      well as a good pair of running shoes. Dress for the weather
                                                                  as practices will be indoors as well as outdoors.
Day     Dates		          Time
W       5/3-7/12         4:30-5:30pm                              Day    Dates		          Time
                                                                  Su     3/5-5/7 		       1:00-2:15pm
Location: Annerino Community Center Tennis Courts                 *No program on 4/9
Res/NR Fee: $114/$171
Registration Deadline: 4/19                                       Location: Plainfield South High School Track
Staff Contact: Carrie Henry                                       Res/NR Fee: $116/$174
                                                                  Registration Deadline: 2/19
                                                                  Staff Contact: Carrie Henry

                                                                    Veterans must meet the following
                                                                    qualifications which must be verified:
   WHAT IS HEALTHY MINDS                                            •   Honorable/medical discharge – DD214
   HEALTHY BODIES?                                                  •   10% disability rating or higher assigned by
                                                                        the VA
  The Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies program for                      •   Disability rating applied for, in medical
  wounded, ill or injured military personnel was                        review, or under appeal
  created to provide a way of transitioning back                    •   Non-service connected injury, note
  into the community as a civilian, through fitness.                    from your civilian doctor, or a general
  The program offers: two, FREE one-year                                endorsement from a VA counselor,
  memberships to the health and fitness center;                         VOC/PVA representative
  one for the veteran and one for a workout
  partner of their choice. Also includes up to 15                   Questions?
  FREE personal training sessions, networking                       Contact Carrie Henry at 815-552-9771 or at
  opportunities, monthly socials and support.                       chenry@nwcsra.org for additional details or to
                                                                    take a tour.

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Additional Information
Member Agencies & Representatives
Bolingbrook Park District
Contact: Ron Oestreich
(630) 783-6531
201 Recreation Dr, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Lockport Township Park District                                 Equine-Assisted Therapeutic Facility
Contact: Bill Riordan
(815) 838-1183
1811 S. Lawrence Ave, Lockport, IL 60441                                       Therapeutic Riding
                                                                    for Children and Adults with Special Needs
Plainfield Park District                                               (Private and Group Classes available)
Contact: Carlo Capalbo
(815) 436-8812 x2703                                                                          And
24550 W. Renwick Rd, Plainfield, IL 60544
                                                                Additional Equine-Assisted Therapies
Romeoville Recreation Department
                                                                                 Occupational Therapy
Contact: Kelly Rajzer                                                              Physical Therapy
(815) 886-6222                                                                     Speech Pathology
900 W. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL 60446                                            Mental Health Therapy

                                                                        Please contact us for more information about
Board of Directors Meetings                                           our services, events, birthday parties, and classes
The public is invited to attend Northern Will County
Special Recreation Association Board of Directors                         info@thelegacyranch.org or 630-601-8920
meetings. Meetings are held the fourth Wednesday
of each month, unless otherwise posted, at 1:30 pm                                   Follow us on:
at the office: 10 Montrose Drive, Romeoville. You               Facebook @The Legacy Ranch or Instagram @thelegacyranch
may call NWCSRA at (815) 407-1819 if you would
like more information regarding these meetings.
                                                                      Or visit our website:   www.thelegacyranch.org

                                                                              2705 S. Farrell Road, Lockport, IL

                                           Program Locations
Al Traczek Field, Annerino Center      Dellwood Park Community Center                Oak Lawn Park District Pavilion
201 Recreation Drive, Bolingbrook      1811 S. Lawrence Avenue, Lockport             9401 Oak Park Avenue, Oak Lawn

Annerino Community Center              Four Winds Casino                             Orland Park Civic Center
201 Recreation Drive, Bolingbrook      11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI            14750 South Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park

                                       Gustos Bar & Grill                            Pelican Harbor Indoor Pool
Apollo Recreation Center
                                                                                     200 Lindsey Lane, Bolingbrook
12521 South Kostner Avenue, Alsip      2115 Plainfield Road, Crest Hill
                                                                                     Plainfield South High School
Bolingbrook Rec & Aquatic Complex      Hassert Park                                  7800 Caton Farm Road, Plainfield,
200 Lindsey Lane, Bolingbrook          19623 Renwick Road, Crest Hill
                                                                                     Prairie Activity & Recreation Center (PARC)
Challenge Fitness                      Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center              24550 West Renwick Road, Plainfield
2021 Lawrence Avenue, Lockport         3000 W Jefferson Street, Joliet
                                                                                     Romeoville Recreation Center
College View Park                      LWSRA                                         900 West Romeo Road, Romeoville
19200 Dawson Drive, Romeoville         1900 Heatherglen Drive, New Lenox
                                                                                     Strike N’ Spare II
                                       Mistwood Golf Club                            811 Northern Drive, Lockport
Dave & Busters
49 Orland Square Drive, Orland Park    1700 W Renwick Road, Romeoville
                                                                                     Volunteer Park
                                                                                     1100 Murphy Drive, Romeoville

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Address_______________________________________________________City___________________________ Zip_________________

Phone         Home____________________________                Cell____________________________            Work___________________________

E-mail Address___________________________________________________________________________________________________

                          NOTE: Registrations will not be processed if a fee remains from a previous season or
                         if an online account has not been created with an Annual Information Form completed.

                    Program Name                                        Fee                           Names of Other Attendees
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                          (if applicable)

                                  I would like to make a donation to NWCSRA in the amount of $________

    YOU MUST SIGN AND DATE THIS FORM AND PROVIDE FULL PAYMENT FOR YOUR REGISTRATION TO BE PROCESSED.
     I have read and fully understand the information on the reverse side of this form - warning of risk, assumption of risk and waiver
        and release of all claims. If registering a minor participant, I further attest that I have read the reverse to my minor child/ward.

 CHECK #_____________                  CASH
 Mastercard  Visa  Discover  Am. Express                       Cardholder Name_____________________________________
CC #___________________________________ Exp. Date_________ CCV# (back of card)_______ Total:                                   ______________

_________________________________________                  ________________________________________                  _______________________
Participant’s Name (please print)                           Participant’s Signature                                   Date
                                                           (18 years or older or Parent/Guardian)

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Registration Form

                                          IMPORTANT INFORMATION -
Northern Will County Special Recreation Association is committed to conducting its recreation programs and
activities in a safe manner and holds safety of participants in high regard. Northern Will County Special Recreation
Association continually strives to reduce such risks and insists that all participants follow safety rules and
instructions that are designed to protect the paticipants safety. However, participants and parents/guardians of
minors registering for this program/activity must recognize that there is an inherant risk of injury when choosing
to participate in recreational activities. You are solely responsible for determining if you or your minor child/ward
is physically fit and/or skilled for the activities contemplated by this agreement. It is always advisable, especially if
the participant is pregnant, disabled in any way or has recently suffered an illness, injury or impairment, to consult
a physician before undertaking any physical activity.

                                               WARNING OF RISK -
Despite careful and proper preparation, instruction, medical advice, conditioning and equipment, there is still a
risk of serious injury when participating in any recreational activity/program. Understandably, not all hazards and
dangers can be foreseen. Participants must understand that certain risks, dangers and injuries due to acts of
God, inclement weather, slipping, falling, equipment failure, failure in supervision, premises defects and all other
circumstances inherent to recreational activities/programs exist. In this regard, it must be recognized that it is
impossible for Northern Will County Special Recreation Association to guarantee absolute safety.

                WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK -
Please read this form carefully and be aware that in signing up and participating in Northern Will County Special
Recreation Association activities, you will be expressly assuming the risk and legal liability and waiving and releasing
all claims for injuries, damages or loss which you or your minor child/ward might sustain as a result of participating
in any and all activities connected with and associated with this program/activity (including transportation of
services, when provided). I recognize and acknowledge that certain risks of physical injury to participants in this
program/activity, and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any and all injuries, damages, or loss regardless
of severity, that my minor child/ward or I may sustain as a result of said participation. I further agree to waive
and relinquish all claims I or my minor child/ward may have (or accrue to me or my child/ward) as a result in
participating in the program/activity against Northern Will County Special Recreation Association, including its
officials, agents, volunteers and employees. I do hereby fully release and forever discharge Northern Will County
Special Recreation Association from any and all claims for injuries, damages or loss that my minor child/ward or
I may have or which may accrue to me or my minor child/ward and arising out of, connected with, or in any way
associated with this program/activity. I have read and fully understand the above important information, warning
of risk, assumption of risk waiver and release of all claims. If registering a minor participant, I further attest that I
have read the above to my minor child/ward. In the event of an emergency, I understand and authorize Northern
Will County SRA staff and officials to secure from any licensed hospital, physician and/or medical personnel any
treatment deemed necessary for immediate care for myself or minor child/ward and agree that I will be responsible
for payment of any and all medical services rendered. If registering via fax, facsimile signature shall substitute for
and have same legal effect as an original form signature.

                        You must sign and date the bottom of the reverse side of this
                               form before your registration can be processed.
                      Participation will be denied if the signature of an adult participant
                       or parent/guardian and date are not on the front of this waiver.

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Registration Information
Registration Dates
Resident Registration Begins Monday, December 5
Non-Resident Registration Begins Monday, December 12

Amilia Account
You must create an online account and complete an Annual
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                                                                         WAYS TO
                                                                                                               Online
                                                                                                               Visit nwcsra.org and
                                                                                                               click “Register Now.”

Information Form prior to registering online, by mail or walk-in.
                                                                                                                Mail
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Please contact Mike Selep at 815-407-1819 x9766 or mselep@
nwcsra.org if you need assistance creating an online account.                                                   Mail your completed

                                                                               E                                Registration Form and
                                                                                                                payment to our office.
Important Information for All Registrants
• Registrations must be received by the NWCSRA office by the                   G
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  deadline date of each individual program registered for.
• Registration is considered complete when full payment is                                                     Walk In
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  received.
                                                                                                               Walk in during regular
• Phone-in registrations will not be accepted and will not “hold
                                                                                                               business hours to register
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  your place” on a roster.
• NWCSRA staff may not receive payment or registrations during                                                 on our computers:

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  programs.                                                                                                    Monday-Friday
• There are no prorated fees for late registration. The only                                                   9am-5pm.
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  exception to this policy is if the participant is new the NWCSRA
  programs.
• All outstanding registration fees must be paid in full prior to
  registering for the next program season.
                                                                        Annual Information Form
Online Registration Procedures                                          The form provides staff with valuable information which allows
Choose the Program(s) you want                                          NWCSRA to conduct its activities in the safest possible manner
1. Visit nwcsra.org and click “Register Now.”                           and to meet the needs of the participants. You can update your AIF
2. Create or log into your Amilia account.                              at any time (changes in medication, behavior, contact information,
3. A current Annual Information Form must be completed online for       etc.) All information is kept strictly confidential and enhances
   new and returning participants. You will be able to review and       successful participation.
   update Annual Information whenever you register or by logging
   into your Amilia account.                                            Scholarships
4. View program content (utilizing search functionalities to assist),   The commitment of NWCSRA and the member agencies is to
   and sign up for the program(s) you want.                             provide all residents the opportunity for participation in NWCSRA
5. If you are a resident of an NWCSRA member agency, you will
                                                                        programs. A scholarship fund has been developed to assist
   receive a discount off the posted non-resident price, which will
                                                                        individuals who may be experiencing financial difficulty. Individuals
   equal the resident price when you register for the program.
                                                                        seeking financial assistance should contact Mike Selep, Executive
6. Payment must accompany registration.
7. Accepted forms of payment include eChecks or credit cards            Director, at 815-407-1819 x9766 or at mselep@nwcsra.org for
   (Matercard, Visa, Discover, or American Express).                    more information regarding the scholarship process. All personal
8. Sign waiver electronically.                                          information required for scholarship procedures is kept strictly
9. Receive your confirmation via email. If it does not reach your       confidential. Scholarships must be requested in writing utilizing a
   inbox, please check spam/junk folder.                                Scholarship Request form each program season.

Mail & Walk In Registration Procedures                                  Refund Procedures
1. Review the brochure program information and select the               • Requests for refunds or credits must be requested by the
   program(s) you want.                                                   individual program registration deadline (typically 14 business
2. Complete the registration form on pages 23 & 24.                       days prior to the beginning of the program). NOTE: Programs
3. Follow steps 1-3 under “Online Registration Procedures” above          which include daily admissions or tickets to entertainment or
   to complete your AIF.                                                  sports events, etc. will be a prorated refund based on budgetary
4. Payment must accompany Registration Form.                              considerations.
5. Accepted forms of payment include cash, check, or credit cards       • A full or prorated refund will be considered if a medical condition
   (Matercard, Visa, Discover, or American Express).                      prohibits participation. NOTE: A doctor’s note must be included
                                                                          with the refund request.
                                                                        • Refunds or credits are not guaranteed for programs NWCSRA
                                                                          cancels due to weather.

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