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WSSRA Hablamos Español Winter / Spring 2016 Days Out! p.11 Sign up for Summer Day Camp! 40 Years Board of Directors Board Meetings berwyn park district clyde park district village of elmwood park park district of forest park park district of franklin park village of harwood heights hawthorne park district norridge park district north berwyn park district park district of oak park river forest park district The Board of Directors of the Association meets on the second Tuesday of the month, 8 times per year at 5:00pm. Call the office for a meeting schedule and locations. The public is invited to attend. jeff janda larry banks al schmidt steve thomas joseph d. modrich michael gadzinski dennis raleigh mark desalvo joseph c. vallez kassie porreca mike sletten West Suburban Special Recreation Association 2915 maple street, franklin park, il 60131 847.455.2100 ··· voice or tty office hours 8:30 am – 5:00 pm ··· monday through friday On the Cover Alex showing us what he's got, on the pommel horse. photo: Jim White Photography WSSRA Staff Marianne Birko Gretchen Dennis Robert A. Foster Maryellen Bilek Annie Hart April Ryan Jamie Petteys Nathan Sheade Nick Hagins Carlos Marroquin Aaron Glickson Lisa Gershak Noelia Hernandez Karina Marroquin Laurie Kibler Julia Harmon Bell Luz Rocha-Serrano Larry Feldt Mike Zych Patty Lund 226 219 238 228 230 231 235 240 234 232 239 221 222 220 224 224 224 245 245 245 executive director superintendent of recreation superintendent of safety & operations outreach specialist staff manager program manager inclusion manager recreation specialist recreation specialist recreation specialist recreation specialist finance manager registrar receptionist lekotek leader lekotek leader wssra driver/lekotek leader wssra driver wssra driver wssra driver marianneb@wssra.net gretchend@wssra.net bobf@wssra.net maryellenb@wssra.net annieh@wssra.net aprilr@wssra.net jamiep@wssra.net nathans@wssra.net nickh@wssra.net carlosm@wssra.net aarong@wssra.net lisag@wssra.net nolyh@wssra.net karinam@wssra.net lauriek@wssra.net juliah@wssra.net luzs@wssra.net Key to Abbreviations Table of Contents ADD ADHD ALZ AUT DD EC ED HI LD MI MH MLH PI SL SO SP VI WINTER/SPRING CALENDAR 3 Alzheimer’s CHILDREN & YOUTH 6–9 Autism SWIM LESSONS 10 Early Childhood TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS 12 - 16 Emotional Disturbance SPORTS, FITNESS, & SO 17 - 20 Learning Disability OLDER ADULTS 21-23 Mental Impairment REGISTRATION 31 DAY CAMP 35-42 POLICIES 43 Attention Deficit Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Developmental Disability Hearing Impairment Multiple Handicaps Mental Health Physical Impairment Speech and Language Delay Special Olympics Severe and Profound Mental Impairment Visual Impairment Registration Update All Winter/Spring 2016 registration is taken on a first come, first served basis. Winter/Spring deadline January 22nd, 2016 PLEASE REVIEW OUR REGISTRATION POLICIES, THEY HAVE BEEN UPDATED! Our Program Guide A great effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the information provided in our Program Guide. Due to the large amount of information, however, errors and changes may occur related to program schedules, locations, transportation and fees. WSSRA reserves the right to make adjustments as necessary. WSSRA will make every effort to notify participants of changes and corrections as quickly and efficiently as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience our errors may cause. follow us on /wssra @wssra wssra.net1 Program locations EMERGENCY PHONE BERWYN The purpose of this phone number Havlicek School 6401 15th St............................ 708.795.2450 Jefferson School 7035 16th St............................ 708.795.2454 Liberty Recreation Center 6445 W 27th Pl........................ 708.795.2891 Morton West High School 2400 Home Ave...................... 708.222.5700 North Berwyn Park District Community Center 1619 Wesley Ave .................... 708.749.4900 PAV Berwyn YMCA 2947 S Oak Park Ave.............. 708.749.0606 Proksa Park 3001 Wisconsin Ave............... 708.795.2892 is to allow access to WSSRA for emergencies only during non-office hours. 1. The phone may be called Monday through Friday, from 5:00pm to 11:00pm, Saturday, 7:00am to 11:00pm when programs are in session only. 2. Leave a message with your phone number at 708.491.3779 and a WSSRA staff will return your call if necessary. 3. The emergency phone should not be a substitute for calling the office for non-emergency questions, such as pick up times. WWW.WSSRA.NET Check out the WSSRA on the web for directions to program locations and up to date program information. Email your comments to us: wssra@wssra.net CICERO Cicero Community Center 2250 49th Ave......................... 708.477.6308 Cicero West School 4937 W 23rd St ...................... 708.780.4487 Clyde Park District Stadium 1909 S Laramie Ave ............... 708.652.3545 Columbus West School 5425 W 31st ............................ 708.780.4482 Hawthorne Park District 5200 W 29th Pl........................ 708.863.6511 Morton East High School 2423 S Austin Blvd.................. 708.222.5264 Unity East Junior High School 2115 S 54th Ave...................... 708.863.8229 Woodbine School 3003 S 50th Ct ........................ 708.652.8884 ELMWOOD PARK Elmwood Park Recreation Center 2 Conti Pkwy............................ 708.452.3935 Elmwood Park Family Aquatic Center 2 Conti Pkwy............................ 708.452.3935 Elmwood Park High School 8201 W Fullerton Ave............. 708.452.7272 FOREST PARK Circle Lanes 7244 Circle Ave ...................... 708.366.2810 Field Stevenson School 925 Beloit Ave ........................ 708.366.5703 Park District of Forest Park 7501 Harrison St .................... 708.366.7500 Forest Park Middle School 925 Beloit Ave ........................ 708.366.5703 FRANKLIN PARK Centre at North Park 10040 Addison St................... 847.928.8478 Enger School 10401 W Grand Ave .............. 847.455.5299 Franklin Park Community Center 9560 Franklin Ave .................. 847.455.2852 Franklin Park Ice Arena 9711 Waveland Ave ............... 847.671.4268 Karate for Kids 10125 W Grand Ave .............. 847.349.5425 O'Hare CrossFit 9100 Belden Ave .................... 708.417.8502 WSSRA Office 2915 Maple St......................... 847.455.2100 HARWOOD HEIGHTS Harwood Heights Village Hall 7300 Wilson Ave .................... 708.867.7200 MELROSE PARK Mannheim Middle School 2600 Hyde Park Ave .............. 847.455.5020 NORRIDGE Norridge Park District 4631 N Overhill Ave .............. 708.457.1244 OAK PARK Andersen Center 820 Hayes Ave ........................ 708.524.2050 Barrie Recreation Center 1101 S Lombard Ave ............. 708.383.6905 Carroll Recreation Center 1125 S Kenilworth Ave........... 708.383.6906 Dole Center 255 Augusta St ....................... 708.848.7050 Field Recreation Center 935 Woodbine Ave ................ 708.383.6907 Fox Recreation Center 624 S Oak Park Ave................ 708.383.6908 Gymnastics & Recreation Center (GRC) 21 Lake St ................................ 708.725.2200 Irving School 1125 S Cuyler Ave ................. 708.524.3090 Longfellow Recreation Center 610 S Ridgeland Ave ............. 708.383.6909 Longfellow School 610 Highland Ave................... 708.524.3060 Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield St........................ 708.725.2400 Oak Park Country Club 2001 Thatcher Ave.................. 708.453.5554 Oak Park River Forest High School 201 N Scoville Ave ................. 708.383.0700 Rehm Park 515 Garfield St........................ 708.848.9661 Ridgeland Commons Rec Complex 415 Lake St.............................. 708.725.2300 Whittier School 715 N Harvey Ave................... 708.524.3080 RIVER FOREST Keystone Center 7920 Central Avenue.............. 708.366.6660 2wssra.net SUNDAY GYMNASTICS TBD GRC, Oak Park MONDAY HEALTHY START 10:00 – 11:30am Franklin Park Community Center TEEN SCENE 2:45 – 5:00pm West Leyden High School EXPLORE THE ARTS 4:30 – 5:45pm Keystone Center, River Forest SWIM LESSONS 6:00 – 7:10pm OPRFHS East Pool ADVANCED SWIM 6:00 – 6:50pm OPRFHS East Pool TAE KWON DO 7:15 – 8:00pm Karate for Kids Franklin Park TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY FUN CLUB 9:00am – 11:30am Carroll Center, Oak Park SATURDAY MOONLIGHTERS & SOCIALITES 6:00pm – 9:00pm Carroll Center HOT SHOTS & CITY SLICKERS 6:00pm – 9:00pm Park District of Forest Park Building #4 SATURDAY BOWLING LEAGUE 1:00pm-3:00pm Circle Bowling Lanes SUPER SATURDAYS 12:15 – 2:45pm Carroll Center, Oak Park IMAGINATION STATION 9:30am – 12:00pm North Berwyn Park District Park District of Forest Park bdg. 4 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES 9:15am – 12:15pm TOWERS SOCIAL 12:30pm – 2:30pm Franklin Towers SWIM LESSONS 3:10 – 6:00pm PAV YMCA Berwyn WALK-N-DINE 9:30am – 12:15pm URBANITES 2:45 - 5:00pm West Leyden High School FRIDAY SHOW TIME Barrie Center FOOD CRITICS 6:30-9:15pm Barrie Center ENERGY EXPLOSION 4:30 - 5:30pm Passow School SO TRAINING & SPORTS 4:30 – 5:45pm Beye School NOW WE’RE COOKIN (spring only) 7:30 – 9:00pm Park District of Forest Park ARTRAGEOUSLY CREATIVE (winter only) 7:30 – 9:00pm Park District of Forest Park SWIM LESSONS 6:15 – 7:30pm Morton East High School Cross-Fit 6:30-7:30pm O'Hare Cross-Fit SUCCESS QUEST 3:25-5:30pm Giles & Union Ridge School TEAM UP 10:00-11:30am Franklin Park Community Center YOGA 10:00 – 11:15am Village of Harwood Heights YOGA FOR ALL 6:45 –7:30pm Dole Center, Oak Park AUTISM MOVEMENT THERAPY 6:00 – 6:40pm Dole Center, Oak Park E V E N I N G S BERWYN EXCURSIONS 3:00 – 4:15pm Morton West High School A F T E R N O O N S BOBCATS BASKETBALL WINTER 6:30 – 8:00pm Unity Middle School Elm Middle School BOBCATS SOFTBALL SPRING 6:30 – 8:00pm WEEKLY WORKOUT SWIM LESSONS 6:30 – 7:15pm Mannheim Middle School SO TRACK & FIELD CLINIC 7:00 – 8:15pm Winter indoor: Cicero Community Center 7:00 – 8:15pm Franklin Park Community Center AQUA ATHLETICS Spring outdoor: Morton West High School 7:15 – 8:15pm OPRFHS East Pool 8:15 – 9:00pm OPRFHS East Pool STINGRAY SWIM WILDCARD WEDNESDAYS 9:30-12:00pm Franklin Park Community Center Winter | Spring 2016 SPECIAL EVENTS WDSRA SWIM MEET JANUARY 17 ISO DISTRICT BB TOURNAMENT JANUARY 24 ITRS BB TOURNAMENT FEBRUARY 14 SCHOOL DAY OUT FEBRUARY 15 RECOGNITION BANQUET FEBRUARY 27 ISO DISTRICT AQUATICS MEET MARCH 3 SCHOOL DAY OUT MARCH 7 FLAP JACK BUNNY HOP MARCH 19 BROADWAY TOUR APRIL 3 SEASPAR BOWLING TOURNAMENT APRIL 9 SPRING GETAWAY WHITE PINES RANCH APRIL 15-17 ISO AREA 5 SPRING GAMES MAY 1 SO STATE SUMMER GAMES JUNE 10-12 West Suburban Special Recreation Foundation The West Suburban Special Recreation Foundation (WSSRF) is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation that exists to raise funds for WSSRA. The funds raised by the WSSRF help expand programming and support additional needs of WSSRA when necessary. To learn more about WSSRF, call Marianne Birko at the WSSRA office. The WSSRF needs you! New Members The WSSRF welcomes new members. Please consider joining! No one on the Foundation is asked to do more than they can handle, yet by working together, WSSRF raises $20,000 each year to support WSSRA programs. At each meeting, Foundation members have the opportunity to give input and ideas about program offerings. So come join the fun and help WSSRF improve and expand programs for persons of all ages with disabilities. 142nd Running thtehe of Derby ! Saturday, May 7th Hawthorne Race Course, Turf Club 3501 Laramie Ave., Cicero for more information, call or visit our website: p. 847.455.2100 wssra.net 4wssra.net Get involved! WSSRA is looking for energetic & caring staff to assist in recreation programs for individuals with disabilities. You will: · Meet new people while participating in fun recreation activities · Enjoy personal growth · Have a flexible schedule (Morning, afternoon, evening & weekend hours available) · Gain leadership skills · Enhance self-esteem by being part of a team that brings out the best in everyone For more information, call 847.455.2100 or visit wssra.net Staff Spotlight Lots of new faces this year! Be sure to say hi when you see them around and welcome them to our WSSRA family! Take a minute to get to know our new staff: Jamie Petteys, Inclusion Manager; Nick Hagins, Recreation Specialist; & Julia Bell, Lekotek leader. personal interests Jamie: Being outdoors, going to concerts, relaxing and spending time with my boyfriend, friends and family. Nick: I enjoy spending time with my family, movies and all sports Julia: Reading, exercising and listening favorite thing about wssra to podcasts. Jamie: A combination of my awesome co- favorite movies Jamie: The Nutty Professor workers, amazing staff and the laid back work culture have made me very proud to work for an agency that is so valuable to the Nick: Rudy and Top Secret individuals and families that we serve. Julia: Mr. Mom. Nick: So far I have enjoyed getting to know favorite sports teams all of my co-workers and planning for the Jamie: I prefer billiards. Nick: Chicago Bears, White Sox, Black- upcoming season. I have also enjoyed getting to know all the participants, I can only hope that I’m making as much of a hawks & Bulls positive impact on them as they have on me Julia: Chicago Cubs & Northwestern Wildcats. so far. favorite food Julia: The people. I first worked for WSSRA Jamie: Nacho’s…load em’ up! Nick: Spicy Chicken Wings Julia: I love a good lobster roll when I was in high school and have many fond memories of both my co-workers and the participants! wssra.net5 children & youth Tae Kwon Do Explore the Arts ALL ABILITIES ALL ABILITIES This class is designed to captivate the interest of our youngest student. Karate for Kids teaches the American Tae Kwon Do Association curriculum. It is based on the concepts of positive mental attitude and high goal setting. The building blocks for this system include: · Self-control · Courtesy · Friendship · Confidence · Self-awareness · Self-esteem · Perseverance · Self-improvement · Respect · Dedication Ages 5-14 ··· Mondays, 7:15-8:00pm Karate for Kids, Franklin Park uniform fee: $40.00/one-time fee for new participants in addition to program fee. Uniform payment directly to Karate for Kids. WINTER dates: Feb 1 - March 21 (no prog Feb 15, Mar 7) registration #: 113 fee: $60.00 Lekotek This Program has been developed to encourage young children to explore and express themselves through art activities. This program will allow participants to experience drawing, painting, clay, collage, design and more! ALL ABILITIES Ages 3 – 12 ··· Mondays, 4:30 – 5:45pm Borrow toys from WSSRA’s toy lending library—we have over 2,000 toys!! Our certified Lekotek leaders will guide you through a monthly play session and introduce you to a variety of adaptive toys, making play possible for ALL children. Lekotek offers: · Relaxing, guided play sessions · Home loan of up to six toys monthly · Opportunities to focus on the abilities of children · Positive parent/child interactions · Self-esteem building · Sibling play and fun! dates: Feb 1 - Mar 21 (No prog Feb 15, Mar 7) round trip trans trans fee: $37.20 registration #: 107 fee: $34.65 SPRING round trip trans trans fee: $37.20 registration #: 207 fee: $34.65 For children birth – 6 years North Berwyn Park District, Irving School in Berwyn, or WSSRA office dates: April 4 - May 9 Call WSSRA to schedule individual sessions fee: $60.00 WINTER dates: April 4 - May 9 SPRING registration #: 213 Keystone Center, River Forest registration #: 101 fee: $60-$175 dependant on family size and income. Imagination Station Fee includes monthly toy loans and up to 9 play sessions. ALL ABILITIES Build a rocket ship and blast off for the moon! Protect your castle from invaders! All you need to bring each week is your imagination—we’ll build, create and design using the Imagination Playground ® . Ages 3 – 7 ··· Saturdays, 9:30am –12:00pm North Berwyn Park District Community Center program fee: $10.85 / week DATE REG # February 6 129-01 February 13 129-02 February 20 129-03 February 27 129-04 March 5 no prog. March 12129-05 March 19 no prog DATE REG # April 9 229-01 April 16 229-02 April 23 229-03 April 30 229-04 May 7 229-05 May 14 229-06 May 21 229-07 Gymnastics AUT, DD, MI, MH Stretch, bounce, and tumble your way through a fun-filled afternoon! Gymnastics may increase strength, coordination, and flexibility while training on various apparatus. Ages 5-15 years ··· Sundays, Time: 1:30 - 3:00pm Winter: Feb 7 - Mar 20 Registration #: 117 Fee: $61.20 Spring: Apr 10 - May 15 Registration #: 217 Fee: $49.65 (No prog Feb 28) Gymnastics Recreation Center (GRC), Oak Park Autism Movement Therapy ® SIGN UP FOR BOTH! PROGRAMS MEET BACK TO BACK! ALL ABILITIES Experience this innovative and creative program under the guidance of a certified Autism Movement therapist. We use movement and music to help develop balance, coordination, sequencing and much more! Ages 7-15 ··· Wednesdays, 6:00 - 6:40pm Yoga for All ALL ABILITIES Participants will be introduced to beginner yoga positions, meditative practice and stretching exercises in a fun, playful environment. The program’s focus will be on: Dole Center, Oak Park WINTER · Body control · Increased strength and flexibility · Relaxation techniques dates: February 3 - Mar 23 round trip trans trans fee: $49.60 registration #: 112 fee: $20.65 Ages 7-15 ··· Wednesdays, 6:45- 7:30pm SPRING Dole Center, Oak Park dates: April 6 - May 11 transportation: round trip registration #: 212 trans fee: $37.20 fee: $15.50 WINTER dates: February 3 - Mar 23 round trip trans trans fee: $49.60 registration #: 109 fee: $14.10 SPRING dates: April 6 - May 11 Energy Explosion transportation: round trip MI, DD, AUT registration #: 209 trans fee: $37.20 fee: $10.60 Tired of sitting in school all day? Come burn some energy for an hour with active games, song & dance, and vibrant crafts at Energy Expression! WINTER SPRING dates: February 5 - Mar 18 dates: April 8 – May 13 Ages 3 – 12 ··· Fridays, 4:30 – 5:30pm round trip trans trans fee: $43.40 round trip trans trans fee: $37.20 Passow School, Franklin Park registration #: 108 fee: $26.95 registration #: 208 fee: $23.10 SO Training & Sports MI, AUT, DD, MH Special Olympic Track & Field training gets underway. Practices will include stretching, warm-up exercises, practice for the softball throw, short running, and long jump events. Ages 8 – 14 ··· Fridays, 4:30 – 5:45pm Beye School, Oak Park don’t forget to register for the 2016 spring games if your athlete plans to compete! WINTER dates: February 5 - Mar 18 round trip trans trans fee: $49.60 registration #: 132 fee: $38.50 ISO spring games Calling all WSSRA Track & Field athletes – Don’t miss out on the annual Spring Games competition! In order to register: · Participants must be enrolled in the Winter & Spring sessions of Track & Field Clinic · Have a current Special Olympic medical form on file by March 18, 2016 For SO Track & Field Clinic Participants Sunday, May 1 ··· 8:00am – 4:00pm North Central College, Naperville Registration #: 230 Fee: $15.30 SPRING dates: April 8 – May 13 round trip trans trans fee: $37.20 registration #: 232 fee: $28.90 wssra.net7 saturdays Saturdays are made for play! Join us each week as we focus on building friendships through a variety of games, crafts, and adventures. Saturday Fun Club Super Saturdays ALL ABILITIES ALL ABILITIES Ages 3 – 6 ··· Saturdays, 9:00 - 11:30am Carroll Center, Oak Park $10.85/week ··· reg #: 104, 204 winter spring activity date reg # Super Bowl Spectacular! Let’s celebrate the big game with football themed festivities! Feb 6 104–01 I <3 Fun! It’s our Valentine’s Celebration! Feb 13 Let it Go! Join us for fun and games inspired by Walt Disney’s movie Frozen! Program at Barrie Feb 20 Pirate O-Rama! Captain Black Beard is in the house.! Are you ready for the paaarrrrgggghhhhty? Feb 27 Imagination Station! Today we’re bringing our big blue blocks! The sky’s the limit with what we’ll build. Mar 5 Sports Celebration! Today we’ll cheer on everything sports! Dress to support your favorite team. Mar 12 No program today ··· Hop on over and join WSSRA at our Flap Jack Bunny Hop! p 45 Mar 19 106–01 activity date reg # Arty-Party! Apr 9 204–01 Bring out the smocks, we’ll be busy with paint, clay, 206–01 mosaics, anything to bring out our inner Picasso. Groovy, dude! We’re going back to the 70’s for a morning of disco and tie-dye fun. Apr 16 106–03 Books Galore! Today’s a real page turner as we share our favorite storybooks. Apr 23 104–04 Knock, Knock! Today is all about jokes and laughing. Bring your best punchline! Apr 30 May 7 106–05 Play Ball! kickball, tee-ball, soccer, whatever you’re favorite, we’ll play it today! 104–06 Finders Keepers! It’s a scavenger hunt in the park! May 14 104–02 106–02 104–03 Center today! 8wssra.net Ages 7 – 11 ··· Saturdays, 12:15 – 2:45pm Carroll Center, Oak Park $10.85/week ··· reg #: 106, 206 106–04 104–05 106–06 204–02 206–02 204–03 206–03 204–04 206–04 204–05 206–05 204–06 206–06 outdoor adventures MI, DD, LD, VI We fill our Saturday mornings with fun and thrills as we explore our communities. The vans will depart 5 minutes after scheduled start time for our out trips! We do a lot of indoor AND outdoor activities each week. Please make sure that you are dressed for both! Ages 12 – 22 ··· Saturdays, 9:15am - 12:15pm Park District of Forest Park, Building #4 fee: $14.30/week Please see weekly program descriptions for any changes in fee or program times WINTER DATE REG # Fitness Frenzy! Feb 6 131–01 Feel the Heat! Help us cheer on the UIC Flames as the go head to head against Northern Kentucky. Feb 13 131–02 Techno Art! Feb 20 131–03 Wonders Await us! Feb 27 131–04 Scavenger Hunt Saturday! Mar 5 131–05 Polly want a Cracker! Mar 12 131–06 Flap Jack Bunny Hop Mar 19 Shake off those all of those holiday treats with a workout sampler. We’ll do some yoga, Zumba, bootcamp exercises, to get us back into shape for the upcoming season. Time change this week ··· 1:30pm - 5:15pm Fee: $17.00 (bring extra money for snacks and concessions) We’re busting out the iPads as we venture into the world of art today. Painting, cartooning, drawing—there’s no limit to what we can do with technology on our side. We’re heading to visit SEASPAR's new facility, Wonders, a multi-sensory room containing interactive equipment that pleases the senses in a variety of unique and soothing ways. Follow the clues to find the hidden treasures! We’re flying over to the Oak Park Conservatory to take part in their in their interactive Exploration Station. We’ll get to meet their famous parrots, George, Sarah, & Skipper. If the weather’s nice, we’ll hit Rehm Park afterwards. No program today ··· Hop on over to the Flap Jack Bunny Hop! See page 45 for details SPRING DATE REG # Games Galore! April 9 231–01 Earth Day! April 16 231–02 Poppin'! April 23 231–03 Take a Hike! April 30 231–04 Mom's the Word! May 7 231–05 The Sky's the Limit! May 14 231–06 We’ll crown a games grand champion today. Bring your A-game for Connect 4, Jenga, & Kerplunk to name a few. We’ll help to clean up the park and make some recycled crafts today. We’re traveling to Wheaton to visit the cherished landmark, The Little Popcorn Store. Dust off your hiking boots, we’re hitting the trails at the Blackwell Forest Preserve. We’re celebrating the favorite ladies in our lives today. Bring your imagination today as we head to the Berwyn Park District and enjoy an afternoon of building and creating with the Imagination Playground equipment. Time change this week ··· 12:30pm - 3:30pm wssra.net9 swim l essons ALL ABILITIES WSSRA teaches progressive skill development using the American Red Cross swim program. Parents are responsible for locker room supervision and assistance. * Goggles are available for use on a limited basis. Swimmers may bring their own goggles if they choose to use them. Public health code requires that anyone with possible incontinence must wear protective, rubber pants in addition to a swim diaper. OAK PARK RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL Monday Monday Monday 3 and up 6:00 – 6:30pm advanced swimmers: must swim pool length 6:00 – 6:50pm 3 and up 6:30 – 7:00pm WINTER/SPRING DATES & REGISTRATION Feb 1 - Mar 21 151-01 $26.85 Apr 4 - May 9 251-01 $26.85 Feb 1 – Mar 21 151-02 $34.70 Apr 4 – May 9 251-02 $34.70 Feb 1 – Mar 21 151-03 $26.85 Apr 4 – May 9 251-03 $26.85 no program feb 15, mar 7 no program feb 15, mar 7 no program feb 15, mar 7 MANNHEIM MIDDLE SCHOOL, MELROSE PARK WINTER/SPRING DATES & REGISTRATION Wednesday Feb 3 - Mar 23 151-04 $38.70 Apr 6 – May 11 251-04 $32.80 3 and up 7:30 – 8:15pm MORTON EAST HIGH SCHOOL, CICERO WINTER/SPRING DATES & REGISTRATION Thursday Feb 4 – Mar 24 151-05 $30.80 Apr 7 – May 12 251-05 $26.85 Feb 4 – Mar 24 151-06 $30.80 Apr 7 – May 12 251-06 $26.85 Thursday 3 and up 3 and up 6:30 – 7:00pm 7:00 - 7:30pm PAV YMCA, BERWYN Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday 10wssra.net 3 years & up 3 - 6 years 3 - 6 years 7 years & up 7 years & up WINTER/SPRING DATES & REGISTRATION 3:10 – 3:40pm 3:45 - 4:15pm 4:20 - 4:50pm 4:55 - 5:25pm 5:30 - 6:00pm Feb 5 – Mar 18 151-07 $26.85 Apr 8 – May 13 251-07 $26.85 Feb 5 – Mar 18 151-08 $26.85 Apr 8 – May 13 251-08 $26.85 Feb 5 – Mar 18 151-09 $26.85 Apr 8 – May 13 251-09 $26.85 Feb 5 – Mar 18 151-10 $26.85 Apr 8 – May 13 251-10 $26.85 Feb 5 – Mar 18 151-11 $26.85 Apr 8 – May 13 251-11 $26.85 Tell us how we’re doing! wssra wants your feedback! School Days Out Looking for something to do on those school holidays? Look no further! WSSRA has fun activities planned to keep the kids busy. Due to the popularity of these events, enrollment will be a lottery. Register for the lottery by Friday, January 15. you will be notified the week of January 18 if your family member is enrolled. President's Day (2/15) We're heading to Brookfield Zoo to explore all it has to offer! ALL ABILITIES Ages 7 - 22 ··· Monday, 9:00am – 3:00pm Carroll Rec Center, Oak Park IL fee: $29.20 trans fee: $6.20 reg #: 140-01 Pulaski Day (3/7) We're off to Vertical Endeavors, a state of the art climbing facilty. Vertical Endeavors offers the opportunity for participants of any age and ability the chance to learn how to climb! ALL ABILITIES date reg # Ages 7 – 22 ··· Monday, 9:00am - 3:00pm Fox Rec Center, Oak Park IL fee: $29.20 trans fee: $6.20 reg #: 140-02 We want your feedback and suggestions regarding the programs for which you have registered. Please take 3-4 minutes to help us improve the services we offer. All answers are anonymous, confidential, and will be used only by WSSRA. Just visit wssra.net and click on “tell us what you think!” Thanks for your assistance! wssra.net11 teens & young adults Team Up! Food Critics AUT, DD MI, DD, AUT, MLH WSSRA is pleased to partner with Community Support Services (CSS) in its offering of the Team Up program. WSSRA provides a fitness component once a week to individuals who are enrolled in the program. Who has the best burger!? Help us find the best burger in town. We will be investigating all of the different burger joints & join in on a lively discussion about what we liked best each week! Bring $25 to cover your food and share of the tip. Participants must be able to sit for a meal with minimal interruptions to others. Ages 15 and older ··· Fridays, 6:30 - 9:15pm This program is grant-funded through the Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park. Oak Park residents only. 22 and older ··· Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:30a – 1:30pm dates: Ongoing now – March 2016 criteria: Participants must meet residency criteria, must be successful socially with a 1:4 staffing ratio, and must be independent in personal care. to register or for more information: Contact Francisca Favela at Community Support Services, 708.354.4547 Now We’re Cookin’ DD, MLH, HI Spring back into the kitchen with WSSRA! Program participants will enjoy making their own healthy creations, and bringing recipes home to share! Ages 15 and older ··· Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:00pm Park District of Forest Park, Main Building dates: April 7 – May 12 round trip trans trans fee: $37.20 registration #: 234 fee: $44.65 Artrageously Creative pick up point trans trans fee: $2.80/week · WSSRA Office · Cicero McDonald’s program fee: $12.50/week spring Feb 5 Feb 12 Feb 26 Mar 4 Mar 18 reg # 161-01 161-02 161-03 161-04 161-05 destination Burger Boss Elmwood Park Portillo's Northlake Chammps Lombard Red Robin Riverside Chili's Riverside winter Apr 22 Apr 29 May 13 reg # 261-01 261-02 261-03 destination Ram Restaurant Rosemont Miller's Ale House North Riverside Avenue Ale House Oak Park Show Time MI, DD, AUT, MLH Enjoy a night with popcorn and the big screen. WSSRA will notify participants of the show and program time on Wednesday, the week of the movie. In order to minimize disturbance to other movie patrons, participants must be able to focus on a movie for two hours with minimal breaks. Participants need to bring $20 for ticket and snacks. Ages 15 and older ··· Fridays, 6:30 - 9:15pm Barrie Recreation Center DD, MLH, HI Design, paint, sculpt, and create your way into your artistic senses using various mediums. Add some music and get lost in the world of art! Ages 15 ··· Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:00pm Park District of Forest Park, Main Building dates: February 4 – March 24 round trip trans trans fee: $49.60 registration #: 123 fee: $56.20 wssra.net12 Barrie Recreation Center pick up point trans trans fee: $2.80/week · WSSRA Office · Cicero McDonald’s program fee: $13.00/week DATE Feb 19 Mar 11 REG # 160-01 160-02 Apr 1 May 6 260-01 260-02 WSSRA will notify participants of the movie & times on the Wednesday before the show. Teen Scene Urbanites WEST LEYDEN LIFE STUDENTS WEST LEYDEN TRANSITION STUDENTS Mondays, 2:45pm - 5:00pm Thursdays, 2:45pm - 5:00pm Students will be picked up for program at school by WSSRA Students will be picked up for program at WLHS by WSSRA parent pick-up after program is the wssra office at 5:00 parent pick-up after program is the wssra office at 5:00 fee: $5.00/week fee: $5.00/week Home only transportation is available to students who live in WSSRA partner communities trans fee: $3.00/week Home only transportation is available to students who live in WSSRA partner communities trans fee: $3.00/week winter date reg # Do not Pass go! Join us at the WSSRA office and we will play your favorite board games. Feb 1 138-01 Winter Wonderland! Feb 8 Grab your skates! We’re heading over to the Franklin Park ice rink to shred some ice. winter date reg # Winter Wonderland! Feb 4 133-01 138-02 Grab your Skates We’re heading over to the Franklin Park ice rink to shred some ice. Feb 11 133-02 Feb 22 138-03 Do not Pass go! Join us at the WSSRA office and we will play your favorite board games. Feb 25 133-03 Mall Rats! We’re heading over to the HIP to check out all of the cool stores. Feb 29 138-04 Arts & Crafts! Join us at the WSSRA office as we paint, color and make different crafts. Mar 3 133-04 Arts & Crafts! Join us at the WSSRA office as we paint, color and make different crafts. Mar 14 138-05 Hole in One! Mar 10 133-05 Keep calm and Let's Read! Today we will be gaining some knowledge at the Franklin Park library. Mar 21 138-06 Keep calm and Let's Read! Today we will be gaining some knowledge at the Franklin Park library. Mar 17 133-06 spring date reg # Mar 24 133-07 Shot in the Dark! April 4 237-01 Mall Rats! We’re heading over to the HIP to check out all of the cool stores. spring date reg # Let’s go outside and play in the snow! And warm up with some hot chocolate! Dress warm! Hope you're ready for fun! We will be going to Laser Quest for some good ol’ fashion laser tag. Let’s go outside and play in the snow! And warm up with some hot chocolate! Dress warm! Think you're the next Tiger Woods? Bring you’re A game when we head over to Putting Edge. Strikes and Spares-O-Plenty! April 11 Today we are going to roll over to Brunswick Zone and bowl. Let’s see those strikes! 237-02 Strikes and Spares-O-Plenty! April 7 Today we are going to roll over to Brunswick Zone and bowl. Let’s see those strikes! 233-01 First and Ten! April 18 Are you ready for some football? Join us as we go to the park to play some flag football. 237-03 Can you find the Treasure!? April 14 233-02 Let's hit the Trail! April 25 237-04 Let's hit the Trail! April 21 233-03 Can you find the Treasure!? May 2 237-05 Hole in One! May 9 237-06 We’re heading over to the Trailside side museum to learn about the wild life in our neighborhood! If you Follow the clues during this scavenger hunt you'll find the missing treasure. Think you're the next Tiger Woods? Bring you’re A game when we head over to Putting Edge. If you Follow the clues during this scavenger hunt you'll find the missing treasure. We’re heading over to the Trailside side museum to learn about the wild life in our neighborhood! First and Ten! May 5 Are you ready for some football? Join us as we go to the park to play some flag football. 233-04 Shot in the Dark! 233-05 Hope you're ready for fun! We will be going to Laser Quest for some good ol’ fashion laser tag. May 12 interested in joining the saturday night fun? Broadway Tour HI, VI, PI, MLH, DD See a live Broadway production! Participants must be able to focus on a 2+ hour performance with minimal interruptions. This is to minimize disturbance to other audience members. Ages 15 and older ··· Sunday, April 3 meeting location: Carroll Park, Oak Park destination: Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire time: 11:30am registration #: 181 Sister Act! Join us as we go to the Marriott Theatre to see Sister Act! A divine musical comedy based on the hit film. When wannabe diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a crime the cops hide her in the least likely of places - a convent! Deloris finds her calling and breathes new life into the convent while discovering a sisterhood shes never had before. wssra.net14 fee: $45.00 We’ll visit some of your favorite attractions with friends while focusing on enhancement of social skills. Activities planned are intended for adults who want to venture out while having fun! If you’re new to Saturday nights, call Nick at the office and he’ll help you find the right group! When Social Clubs are scheduled to attend sporting events, plays, concerts, etc, our return to the meeting locations is approximate. WSSRA will remain at these events until they end. If the group is going to be more than 15 minutes late, staff will attempt to contact families with updated information. For all out trips, the vans will depart the meeting location 5 minutes after the scheduled start time. Jump to the Next page to take a peek at all the fun! moonlighters & socialites Ages 15 and older ··· Saturdays, 6:00-9:00pm ··· Meeting location: Carroll Recreation Center, Oak Park pick-up point: WSSRA Office or Cicero McDonald’s trans fee: $2.80 per week moonlighters reg #: 175, 275 socialites reg #: 176, 276 WINTER DATE REG # FEE Super Bowl Shuffle! Let’s have a football party. We will be making some of our favorite game day snacks and watching some football follies. Feb 6 175–01 $12.75 Feel the Heat! Help us cheer on the UIC Flames as the go head to head against Northern Kentucky. Feb 13 St. Patrick's Day Party! Join us as we celebrate St. Patrick’s day. We will have fun games, activities and snacks. Make sure to wear your GREEN! Feb 20 No program tonight. Bring your family and friends to the WSSRA Recognition Banquet! Find information on page 45 Feb 27 Pinball Wizard! Collect tickets and bring home some great prizes while we are at Nickel City arcade. Mar 5 Chicago Wolves! Help us cheer on our Chicago Wolves as they play the Milwaukee Admirals and be a part of the Amtrak Rivalry. Bring extra money for snacks and concessions Mar 12 Fill out those Brackets! Get your brackets ready for the NCAA tournament with your friends and enjoy some snacks and refreshments. Mar 19 SPRING DATE REG # DATE Enchanted! Join us for fun and games at Enchanted Castle. Bring extra money for snacks and games. April 9 275–01 $17.00 No program tonight. Have you considered registering for one of our Spring trips? Check out Spring Adventure and Spring Getaway on page 23. April 16 WSSRA Idol! Lets here your singing voice! Join us in some karaoke fun. Snacks & prizes will be given out. April 23 Spooky Golf! Arcades and mini golf galore! We’re heading to Haunted Trails to play some mini golf and arcades. Bring extra money for snacks and arcades. April 30 Spring Fling Dance! Forget about all your troubles and dance. DJ Marc Poise will be playing some great music at our spring dance. All 4 social groups will be attending. Food & drinks will be provided! May 7 The Big Show! Come see Buffalo Grove High School's National Award winning Show Choir "The Expressions!" Bring money for snacks during intermission. May 14 176–01 175–02 $17.00 176–02 Time change this week ··· 1:30pm - 5:15pm (bring extra money for snacks and concessions) 175–03 $12.75 176–03 175–04 $17.00 176–04 Bring extra money for snacks and arcades. 175–05 $21.75 176–05 175–06 $12.75 176–06 276–01 275-02 $12.75 276-02 275-03 $17.00 276-03 275–04 $14.90 276–04 275–05 $21.75 276-05 wssra.net15 hot shots & city slickers Ages 15 and older ··· Saturdays, 6:00-9:00pm ··· Park District of Forest Park, Building #4 pick-up point: WSSRA Office or Cicero McDonald’s trans fee: $2.80 per week hot shots reg #: 173, 273 city slickers reg #: 174, 274 WINTER DATE REG # FEE Super Bowl Shuffle! Let’s have a football party. We will be making some of our favorite game day snacks and watching some football follies. Feb 6 173–01 $12.75 Feel the Heat! Help us cheer on the UIC Flames as the go head to head against Northern Kentucky. Feb 13 Chicago Wolves! Let’s hope for a hat trick. Join us as we go to the Chicago Wolves game, they will be going up against the Rockford Ice Hogs. Bring extra money for snacks and concessions Feb 20 No program tonight. Bring your family and friends to the WSSRA Recognition Banquet! Find information on page 45 Feb 27 St. Patrick's Day Party! Join us as we celebrate St. Patrick’s day. We will have fun games, activities and snacks. Make sure to wear your GREEN! Mar 5 Fill out those Brackets! Get your brackets ready for the NCAA tournament with your friends and enjoy some snacks and refreshments. Mar 12 Pinball Wizard! Collect tickets and bring home some great prizes while we are at Nickel City arcade. Mar 19 SPRING DATE REG # DATE Fooled you! Join us for some fun games and shenanigans. We will also be serving snacks & beverages. April 9 273–01 $12.75 No program tonight. Have you considered registering for one of our Spring trips? Check out Spring Adventure and Spring Getaway on page 23. April 16 Enchanted! Join us for fun and games at Enchanted Castle. Bring extra money for snacks and games. April 23 WSSRA Idol! Lets here your singing voice! Join us in some karaoke fun. Snacks & prizes will be given out. April 30 Spring Fling Dance! Forget about all your troubles and dance. DJ Marc Poise will be playing some great music at our spring dance. All 4 social groups will be attending. Food & drinks will be provided! May 7 End of Season Party! It the end to another great season… So let’s party with your friends and play some bags. Food and drinks will be provided. May 14 174–01 $17.00 174–02 Time change this week ··· 1:30pm - 5:15pm (bring extra money for snacks and concessions) 173–03 174–03 173–04 $21.75 $12.75 174–04 173–05 174–05 173–06 174–06 Bring extra money for snacks and arcades. wssra.net16 173–02 $12.75 $17.00 274–01 273-02 $17.00 274–02 273–03 $12.75 274–03 273-04 $14.90 274–04 273-05 274-05 $12.75 sports, fitness & special olympics Healthy Start Aqua Exercise Weekly Workout ALL ABILITIES MLH, MI, AUT, DD MLH, MI, AUT, DD Enjoy one of the greatest modes of exercise. While having fun in the pool with your friends, you may also improve your Finish your day with a great workout! Improve your physical condition with Start your week with a healthy dose of exercise! Starting this season we will be offering it on Thursdays too! Pick one day or both! Set a fitness goal and let's accomplish it! We’ll emphasize: • • • stretching & flexibility moderate aerobics use of exercise equipment 21 and older ··· Monday & Thursday, 10:00am –11:30am Franklin Park Community Center WINTER no program feb 15 & mar 7 registration #: 145-01 strength flexibility mobility & range of motion 15 and older ··· Mondays, 8:15 – 9:00pm OPRF High School, East pool WINTER dates: Feb 1 – March 21 no program feb 15, mar 7 dates: Mondays, Feb 1 – March 21 round trip trans • • • trans fee: $49.60 fee: $46.20 round trip trans trans fee: $37.20 registration #: 148 fee: $32.80 SPRING dates: April 4 – May 9 dates: Thursdays, Feb 4 – March 24 round trip trans trans fee: $37.20 round trip trans registration #: 248 fee: $32.80 registration #: 145-02 trans fee: $37.20 dates: Mondays, April 4 – May 9 registration #: 245-01 trans fee: $37.20 fee: $34.65 dates: Thursdays, April 7 – May 12 round trip trans registration #: 245-02 exercise stations weight lifting low impact aerobics. 13 and older ··· Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:15pm Franklin Park Community Center WINTER dates: Feb 2 – March 22 round trip trans trans fee: $49.60 registration #: 147 fee: $38.50 SPRING dates: April 5 - May 10 round trip trans trans fee: $37.20 registration #: 247 fee: $28.90 fee: $34.65 SPRING round trip trans • • • trans fee: $37.20 fee: $34.65 CrossFit ALL ABILITIES Join us at O'hare Crossfit gym for this new and popular exercise class. This class involves cardio, circuit training, weightlifting, plyometrics, and other forms of exercising. Led by trained professionals, this program is great for athletes or trying to get back into shape. Exercises are set to the participants physical ability! We ask that the participant be able to Follow multi-step direction with minimal prompting. 15 and older ··· Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30pm O'Hare Cross Fit WINTER dates: Feb 4- March 24 round trip trans trans fee: $49.60 registration #: 128 fee: $91.40 Spring dates: April 7 - May 12 round trip trans registration #: 228 trans fee: $37.20 fee: $68.40 wssra.net17 Special Olympics Illinois Special Olympics provides year round sports training in a variety of Olympic-type sports for individuals who are 8 years and older and who have mental impairments or closely related developmental disabilities. The program gives athletes opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of skills and friendship with their families and other athletes. WSSRA supports the mission of Special Olympics through the participation in the following sports: Aquatics, Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Softball, Track & Field, Volleyball, and Gymnastics. Good Sportsmanship We all share a responsibility in making the Special Olympics training and competition program a positive experience that promotes the growth & development of our athletes. With this belief, we have identified expectations for our WSSRA Athletes, Parents, & Spectators: WSSRA’s Expectations of Athletes 1. Demonstrate respect for the rules of the sport. 2. Demonstrate respect for coaches, teammates, opponents, opposing coaches and officials. Failure to do so may result in loss of playing time. 3. Come to practices and games ready to play with a positive attitude. 4. Be fully focused at athletic events and refrain from using technology during sporting events. Criteria for Participation WSSRA’s Expectations of Spectators All Special Olympic athletes must have a current, completed WSSRA spectators are asked to provide positive support during Application for Participation in Illinois Special Olympics on file with the Special Olympic coordinator at WSSRA. This form contains 4 sections: · Athlete information · Parent or Guardian Authorization & Medical Authorization · Health Insurance and Emergency Information · Medical Clearance (MUST be completed by a physician) Applications for Participation in Illinois Special Olympics are valid for 2 years based on the earliest signed date on the medical application form. See page 34 for the Application. Anyone interested in participating, starting a new sport, or volunteering please contact the WSSRA Special Olympic Coordinator. 18wssra.net practice and competition. Negative comments are incredibly detrimental to team morale. Spectators are expected to: 1. Show respect & positive support for ALL WSSRA athletes and our opponents. 2. Show respect & positive support for ALL WSSRA coaches, opposing coaches, officials, and other spectators 3. Be a role model for proper behavior and demonstrate good sportsmanship, and self-discipline. Saturday Bowling Stingray Swim Team MI, AUT, DD, MH Stingray Swim Team is a training program for those athletes who have excelled in WSSRA swim lessons and can now swim at least one length of the pool independently. Training consists of consecutive lap-swimming throughout most of the program. Stingray members are eligible, but not obligated for Special Olympic aquatic competition. Swim team members are not eligible to register for WSSRA swim lessons. Sharpen your bowling skills while spending time with friends. An adaptive ball and bowling ramp will be available. sign up for the seaspar tournament listed below! Ages 13 and older ··· Saturdays, 1:00 – 3:00pm Circle Lanes, Forest Park Ages 8 and up ··· Mondays, 7:00 – 8:10pm WINTER Oak Park River Forest High School, East Pool dates: February 6 – March 19 pick up point trans trans fee: $19.60 · WSSRA Office · Harwood Heights Village Hall · Cicero McDonald’s · Elmwood Park Recreation Center registration #: 110 fee: $65.30 don’t forget to sign up for swim meets below! WINTER dates: Feb 1 – March 21 no program february 15 & march 7 round trip trans trans fee: $37.20 dates: April 9 – May 14 registration #: 141 fee: $43.45 pick up point trans trans fee: $16.80 · WSSRA Office · Harwood Heights Village Hall · Cicero McDonald’s · Elmwood Park Recreation Center SPRING dates: April 4 – May 9 registration #: 210 round trip trans trans fee: $37.20 registration #: 241 fee: $43.45 SPRING fee: $57.40 seaspar bowling tournament iso district aquatics meet If you’re registered for Saturday Bowling League, compete in SEASPAR’s annual tournament! Details will be passed out as soon as we have it! Gold medal winners will qualify for the ISO State Summer Games, June 10 – June 12. Saturday, April 9 Nequa Valley High School, Naperville 9:30am – 1:00pm registration #: 146-01 Willowbrook Lanes, Willowbrook registration #: 238 Thursday, March 3 fee: $15.30 fee: $23.50 Bobcat Basketball Hey Bobcats! Make sure you have your calendars marked with two upcoming basketball tournaments. We’ll pass on the detailed information as soon as we have it! ISO District Basketball Tournament ITRS Team Tournament Jan. 24 Feb. 14 Reg #: 189-01 WDSRA Swim Meet Saturday, February 6, 1:00 - 4:00pm West Chicago High School registration #: 144-01 fee: $15.30 Reg #:192-01 wssra.net19 ISO Track & Field Clinic MI, AUT, DD, MH Special Olympic Track & Field training gets underway. Practices will include stretching, warm-up exercises, practice for the softball throw, short running, and long jump events. Ages 15 and older ··· Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:15pm WINTER Cicero Community Center SPRING Morton West H.S. don’t forget to register for the 2016 spring games if you plan to compete! WINTER dates: February 3 – March 23 round trip trans trans fee: $49.60 registration #: 142 fee: $38.50 SPRING dates: April 6 – May 11 round trip trans trans fee: $37.20 registration #: 242 fee: $28.90 iso spring games Calling all WSSRA Track & Field athletes! Don’t miss out on the annual Spring Games competition! In order to register: · Participants must be enrolled in the Winter & Spring sessions of SO Track & Field Clinic · Have a current Special Olympic medical form on file by March 18, 2016 For SO Track & Field Clinic Participants Sunday, May 1 ··· 8:00am – 4:00pm North Central College, Naperville Registration #: 230 Bobcat Softball Fee: $15.30 MI, AUT, DD The WSSRA Bobcat Softball philosophy emphasizes teamwork, good sportsmanship, and giving one’s best in a safe and healthy environment. Competitiveness will come from the game itself and not from emphasis on the score. Players will: · Learn the fundamentals of softball · Learn and play different positions · Be part of a team and learn the importance of teamwork Practice locations, game schedules and information will be available after the registration deadline. New players must purchase a uniform before being able to compete on the Bobcats Softball team. 15 and older ··· Tuesdays, 6:30–8:00pm ··· Games 6:30–8:00pm Practice locations TBD dates: April 12– July 26 registration deadline: march 25 pick up point trans: WSSRA Office registration #: 299/399 20wssra.net trans fee: $19.95 (fee cannot be adjusted to a weekly basis) fee: $125.50 Softball Tournaments! • ITRS - Jul 10 • S.O. - Jul 24 older adults Walk & Dine Shop & Dine ADULTS PI, VI, HI, MLH ADULTS PI, VI, HI, MLH Walk or wheel your way to a healthier heart with your friends at WSSRA! We’ll end each week with lunch at a local restaurant. Participants must be independent in mobility. Participants will be responsible for purchasing their own lunch. We’ll hit the stores today and stock up on your necessities. We’ll end each week with lunch at a local restaurant. Participants must be independent in mobility. Participants will be responsible for their own purchases and lunch. Older adults ··· Tuesdays, 9:30am-12:15pm Older adults ··· Tuesdays, 9:30am-12:15pm round trip trans round trip trans trans fee: $6.20/week program fee: $11.50/week trans fee: $6.20/week program fee: $11.50/week WINTER DATE REG # WINTER DATE REG # Harlem and Irving Plaza Lunch in Food Court Feb 2 167–01 Super Target, Hillside Lunch at Panda Express Mar 1 166–01 North Riverside Mall Lunch in the Food Court Feb 9 167–02 SPRING DATE REG # Garfield Park Conservatory Lunch at Jimmy Johns Feb 16 167–03 Apr 5 266–01 Golf Mill, Nile, IL Lunch at Food Court Feb 23 167–04 Quarry Shopping Mall, Hodgkins Lunch at Five Guys Walmart, Forest Park Lunch at Portillo’s May 3 266–02 Sign up for shop & dine today! Mar 1 Yorktown Mall Lunch at the Patio Restaurant Mar 8 167–05 Yoga for Wellness Proksa Park Lunch at Yia Yia's Pancake House Mar 15 167–06 ADULTS PI, VI, HI, CHRONIC ILLNESS Oakbrook Shopping Center Lunch at Jason's Deli Mar 22 167–07 SPRING DATE REG # Sign up for shop & dine today! Apr 5 Harlem and Irving Plaza Lunch at Noodles & Co. Apr 12 267–01 Lindberg Park Lunch at Al’s Grill Apr 19 267–02 North Park Lunch at Culver’s Apr 26 267–03 Sign up for shop & dine today! May 3 Commons Park, Riverside IL Lunch at Chick-Fil-A May 10 Did you know that yoga can help improve flexibility, balance, breathing and concentration? Plus, it can help decrease stress and improve your mood! Join WSSRA as we start the day with breathing exercises and gentle stretching and yoga. Yoga poses will be taught in a seated position in chairs with a trained instructor. Can't commit to every week? That's okay! Now you can register based on the number of classes you want to attend. Once you register, you will recieve your punch card in the mail. Bring your card to class with you each time you attend. Cards will expire at the end of May 2016. Older adults ··· Tuesdays, 10:00 – 11:15am Village of Harwood Heights dates: Feb 2 – May 10 reg. # 267–04 # of classes fee 169-01 14 $37.65 169-02 10 $26.90 169-03 7 $18.85 169-04 4 $10.75 wssra.net21 Towers Social Wildcard Wednesdays ADULTS PI, VI, MLH ADULTS PI, VI, HI, MLH Join us one Friday a month for socializing, games and trivia. We’ll enjoy coffee and a light snack while we play cards “Garbage” style. Start your day with some card shuffling fun! Light & healthy refreshments will be served. Sign up for the weeks that fit your schedule! Older adults ··· Fridays, 12:30 – 2:30pm Older Adults ··· Wednesdays, 9:30 – 12:00pm Franklin Towers, Franklin Park Franklin Park Community Center round trip trans round trip trans trans fee: $6.20/week trans fee: $6.20/week program fee: FREE program fee: $10.85/week WINTER January 15 February 19 March 18 REG # 179-01 179-02 170-03 SPRING April 15 May 20 REG # 279-01 279-02 WINTER February 3 February 10 February 17 February 24 March 2 March 9 March 16 March 23 REG # 165-01 165-02 165-03 165-04 165-05 165-06 165-07 165-08 SPRING April 6 April 13 April 20 April 27 May 4 May 11 REG # 265-01 265-02 265-03 265-04 265-05 265-06 overnight trips Spring Adventure SP, MH, AUT WSSRA is getting out of the suburbs and heading back to the great outdoors at YMCA Camp Duncan! Pack your bags for a wowing weekend in the wilderness! You'll have the opportunity to experience and partake in the following activities: · Nature hikes · Leather Crafts · Scavenger Hunts · Wagon Rides · Archery · Frisbee Golf Further information and detail will be sent upon registration. This camp is designed for our WSSRA participants who: · Require assistance with personal care and daily living · May require hand over hand assistances for participation in recreation activities · Require a smaller staff to participant ratio for behavior and emotional support. Ages 13 and up YMCA Camp Duncan, Ingleside, IL Friday – Sunday, April 15 -17 Registration #: 270-01 Leaving from the WSSRA Office Fee: $230 Spring Getaway MI, DD, AUT Join WSSRA as we head to White Pines Ranch this Spring for some fun and adventure in the wilderness! You'll have the opportunity to experience and partake in the following activities: · Guided nature hikes · Horseback Riding · Campfires and s’more making · Wagon Rides · Archery · Fossil Studying Further information and detail will be sent upon registration. This camp is designed for our WSSRA participants who: · Toilet trained and responsible for independent personal care (feeding, dressing and toileting) · Devoid of emotional outburts that require 1:1 staffing · Successfull socially within 1 staff person per participant ratio Ages 13 and up Friday – Sunday, April 15 -17 Leaving from the WSSRA Office White Pines Ranch, Oregon, IL Registration #: 270-02 Fee: $230 wssra.net23 Searching for the perfect place hold yourne next event? S earching f ort hepe rfectpl acetto o hol d your xteve nt? Look ther th an The k Di strictof estPar k!Our banquet ThePar Park District ofFor Forest Park! 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Pedersen And The Village of Franklin Park Proudly Support WSSR A WWW .V OF P.CO M U PAUL HRUBY ICE ARENA ridgeland common recreation complex year-round ice arena HOCKEY & ICE SKATING LESSONS LEAGUES PUBLIC SKATE EVENTS www.pdop.org 415 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL (708) 725-2000 River Forest Park District Proudly Supports the WSSRA Please join us for these upcoming events: 1/31 - Pixie Party 2/7 - 3-on-3 Pond Hockey 3/17 - March Madness Open Gym 3/26 - Breakfast with the Bunny 3/26 - Easter Egg Hunt 4/23 - River + Woods Cleanup 2016 For more information on these events, see our Winter/Spring Fun Guide online at rfparks.com. Proud friends of WSSRA The Village of Forest Park proudly supports the West Suburban Special Recreation Association Mayor Anthony T. 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Marion St. Oak Park, Il 60302 708.445.6000 www.rahoakparkchicago.net License#: 3001023 west suburban special recreation association WINTER/SPRING 2016 REGISTRATION FORM mail to: wssra, 2915 maple street, franklin park, il 60131 ··· fax to: 847.455.2157 ··· signed registration must be received by January 22, 2016 participant’s name:_______________________________________________________________________________birth date:_______________________ address:_________________________________________________________________ city/state: ______________ zip:_____________________________ home phone:____________________________________ park district/village:_____________________________________________________________ parent or guardian name:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ email address: parent/guardian work phone:_____________________________________________ parent/guardian cell phone:______________________________ who should be contacted if parent/guardian is unavailable? name:___________________________________phone:__________________________ present school/workshop/other:_________________________________________ teacher/supervisor name:_________________________________ participant disability:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ does participant use wheelchair/walker? specify:____________________________ ______________________ can participant transfer? *yes *no is participant subject to seizures? *yes *no is medication taken at program? *yes *no if yes, please complete and return seizure information form list any medication:______________________________________________________________________ list any allergies:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ does participant have a communicable disease? *yes *no program # # program if yes, please explain:______________________________________________________ program name name program day day fee fee program & & trans trans feesubtotal subtotal fee trans trans total due: PAYMENT OPTION ··· PLEASE CHECK ONE ··· PAYMENT IS EXPECTED AT REGISTRATION, IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PAY YOUR FULL BALANCE, A $5.00 DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED FOR EACH PROGRAM, WITH A MAXIMUM DEPOSIT OF $20.00 * total payment enclosed * total payment to follow (if faxed) *deposit made ($5 per prog) * request scholarship * payment plan arranged with bob foster * credit card * visa * master card card number: expiration date: _____ / _____ i have read the waiver release of all claims and hold harmless agreement on the reverse side and unless i have checked no under the three authorizations, i approve them. _________________________________________________ parent/participant/guardian signature __________________________ date HOLD HARMLESS RELEASE ON REVERSE SIDE wssra.net31 West Suburban Special Recreation Association WAIVER RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT Please read this form carefully and be aware that in signing up and participating in West Suburban Special Recreation Association programs, you will be waiving and releasing all claims for injuries arising out of these programs that you or the named participant might sustain. The terms “I”, “me” and “my” also refer to parents or guardians as well as participants in the programs. In registering for these programs, you are agreeing as follows: As a participant in these programs, I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury, and I agree to assume the full risk of any injuries, damages or loss which I may sustain as a result of participating in any manner, in any and all activities connected with or associated with such activities and involve substantial risks of injury. I agree to waive and relinquish any and all claims I may have as a result of participating in these programs against the West Suburban Special Recreation Association, any and all participating governmental units, any and all independent contractors, officers, agents, servants and employees of the governmental bodies and independent contractors, and any and all other persons and entities of whatever nature that might be directly or indirectly liable for any injuries, that I might sustain while participating in these programs. I do hereby fully release and discharge the West Suburban Special Recreation Association and the other released parties from any and all claims for injuries, damages or loss, which I may have or which may accrue to me on account of my participation in these programs. I further agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend, the West Suburban Special Recreation Association and any and all other parties from any and all claims resulting from injuries, damages and losses sustained by anyone, and arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with my conduct and the activities of these programs. I further understand and agree that the terms such as “participation”, and “activities”, referred to in this Agreement, include all exercises and physical movements of any nature while I am participating in these programs and further include the provision, of or failure to provide proper instructions or supervision, the use and adjustment of any and all machinery, equipment, and apparatus, and anything related to my use of the services, facilities, or premises, involved in these programs, and transportation to and from events. I understand the nature of these programs for which I am registering, and have read and fully understand this Waiver, Release and Hold Harmless Agreement. I further understand that any advisement or warnings of the particular risks of these programs that I subsequently receive will be incorporated by reference into and become a part of this Agreement. In case of emergency, I give my permission for the participant to receive any first aid, transportation or medical attention that may be required. You may return this waiver and release of all claims by mail or fax. You may mail this release to 2915 Maple St., Franklin Park, IL 60131 or send by facsimile transmission to 847.455.2157. When forwarding by fax, it is mutually understood that the facsimile document shall substitute for and have the same legal effect as the original form. to communicate with school / health care personnel* I authorize counsellors, teachers, case workers, therapists, or physicians to communicate with WSSRA about the participant’s needs as they relate to WSSRA’s provision of recreation services to the participant. WSSRA will keep confidential all information obtained through such communications. yes no to disclose information to wssra member partners* WSSRA may disclose to my home park district or municipality information about the participant’s and my involvement in WSSRA programs or activities, including our names, telephone number, address, program registrations, and the participant’s age and disability, provided that my home park district or municipality shall not redisclose that information without my express written consent. yes no to release information for publicity purposes* I authorize the use of photographs or descriptions of the participant or of me in publicity materials about WSSRA programs and services, which may appear in newspapers, member partner brochures, video presentations, web sites and other similar mediums or displays. yes no *I understand that I can change my decisions regarding the statements above at any time for any reason by delivering a written notice to WSSRA, prohibiting further disclosure information. we welcome your input! We invite you to share with us your program ideas and comments about our services: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ you can also email us your input at wssra@wssra.net | support wssra by following us on /wssra @wssra West Suburban Special Recreation Association SEIZURE INFORMATION date:____________________________ Please complete this form if the participant experiences seizures, or return a copy of your child’s seizure plan from his/her school. Please update this form whenever there is a change in the seizure plan and submit it with your registration. You will be asked to review this once a year and provide any necessary updates. CONTACT INFORMATION participant name:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ person completing form:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ parent/guardian:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ parent/guardian home phone:___________________________________ work:____________________________cell:____________________________ emergency contact:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ emergency contact home phone:________________________________ work:____________________________cell:____________________________ emergency contact relationship:__________________________________________________________________________________________________ email address: what is the best way to communicate with you about the participant's seizure?:________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ current seizure related medication: medication name dosage time of intake 1. Seizure Type (please check): * Generalized tonic-clonic seizures (grand mal seizures) are the most common and best known type of generalized seizure. They begin with stiffening of the limbs (the tonic phase), followed by jerking of the limbs and face (the clonic phase). * Myoclonic seizures are rapid, brief contractions of bodily muscles, which usually occur at the same time on both sides of the body. Occasionally, they involve one arm or a foot. People usually think of them as sudden jerks or clumsiness. * Atonic seizures produce an abrupt loss of muscle tone. They produce head drops, loss of posture, or sudden collapse. Because they are so abrupt, without any warning, and because the people who experience them fall with force, atonic seizures can result in injuries to the head and face. Protective headgear is sometimes used by children and adults. * Absence seizures (petit mal seizures) are lapses of awareness, sometimes with staring, that begin and end abruptly, lasting only a few seconds. There is no warning and no after-effect. * Simple partial show no loss of consciousness. Sudden jerking, sensory phenomena. Lasts about 90 seconds. * Complex partial last about 1-2 minutes in which consciousness is impaired or lost. May have an aura. Symptoms include: Automatisms such as lip smacking, picking at clothes, fumbling. They may be unaware of the environment and may wander. Following the seizure they are often unaware of the seizure event and can be confused and sleepy. * Status epilepticus If seizures are prolonged, or occur in a series, there is an increased risk of status epilepticus. The term literally means a continuous state of seizure. 2. When was your/the participant’s last seizure? _____ /_____ /______ How long does the seizure last?______________________________________ How long was the longest seizure?_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Describe what a typical seizure looks like (be specific) :_____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ West Suburban Special Recreation Association SEIZURE INFORMATION continued 4. Are you/the participant aware that they are about to have or have just had a seizure? yes no 5. Are there any symptoms or triggers prior to the onset of your/the participant’s seizure? (i.e. stomach pain, fear, smells, sounds, lights) Explain: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. Has there been any recent change in your/the participant’s seizure pattern? yes no Explain: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Have you/the participant ever been hospitalized for continuous seizures? (Status epilepticus) yes no Explain: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Please list below the necessary steps you would like WSSRA to take in the event of a seizure: 1. Call 911 for a seizure over ______ minute(s). WSSRA will call 911 if a seizure lasts 5 minutes 2. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. Please describe what constitutes an emergency for you/ the participant:_____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Do you/the participant have a VNS (vagal nerve stimulator)? yes no If yes, contact WSSRA at 847.455.2100 to discuss further. 11. Is there any other information that WSSRA should know?___________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ wssra.net34 S Dancing Game s rip t d l F ie s wimming 2016 Summer Day Camp! ss e n t i F s t S p or ELIGIBILITY Anyone who has a documented diagnosis of disability and who is 3 years to 22 years (on the first day of camp) and resides in these communities: The Villages of Harwood Heights and Elmwood Park and the Park Districts of: Berwyn, Clyde, Forest Park, Franklin Park, Hawthorne, Norridge, North Berwyn, Oak Park and River Forest. DAY CAMP LOTTERY Due to the popularity of WSSRA day camp, enrollment is determined by lottery. See registration procedures for information. TRANSPORTATION FEES One-way transportation $228.00 Round-trip transportation $453.00 TRANSPORTATION Door to door transportation is available for an additional fee. Limited spots are available, so transportation requests must be made at the time of camp registration and included on the day camp registration form. WSSRA will not provide midday transportation for summer school students. Transportation will not be provided for participants who live within 5 blocks of their assigned camp site unless they have a physical disability. Not all buses are not air conditioned. 3. A non-refundeable $25 deposit is required for entry into the Day Camp Lottery. 4. Day Camp acceptance letters, scholarship award, and your payment information and schedule will be mailed out by April 1. 5. Registration will be accepted after February 12, but a participant can only be added to camp if space is available. WSSRA will notify you. PAYMENT SCHEDULE March 18 1/2 of your total payment due May 13 Final 1/2 of your total payment due Payments not made by May 13 will risk losing camp placement CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellations made prior to May 13 will receive a refund less a $25 processing fee. No refunds will be granted for cancellations made after May 13. DAY CAMP REGISTRATION NIGHTS Questions about camp? Register in person at one of our day camp registration nights! *Wednesday, January 20, 2016 SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships may be awarded for a percentage of camp and transportation fees. Scholarship applications must be completed and submitted with your day camp registration by February 12. You will be notified by mail if you receive a scholarship and the amount of assistance granted. Proof of income required. Cicero Stadium REGISTRATION PROCEDURES 1. Registration and scholarship forms can be requested via phone at 847.455.2100 or found online at www.wssra.net 7501 Harrison St, Forest Park 2. All forms must be complete, signed, dated and returned to WSSRA by Friday, February 12, 5:00pm to be entered in the lottery. 1909 S Laramie Ave, Cicero 4:30pm-6:30pm *Monday, January 25, 2016 Park District of Forest Park 5:30pm-7:00pm Natacion 2016 Campamento De Verano! V i a j es Baile s Juego jercicio E D eportes QUIEN ES ELEGIBLE? Cualquiera que tenga un diagnόstico documentado de discapacidad y que tenga 3 años a 22 años (en el primer dia de campamento) y reside en estas comunidades: Los Municipios de Harwood Heights y Elmwood Park y los Distritos de Parque de: Berwyn, Clyde, Forest Park, Franklin Park, Hawthorne, Norridge, North Berwyn, Oak Park y River Forest. LOTERIA DE CAMPAMENTO DE DIA Debido a la popularidad del campamento de día de WSSRA, inscripciόn se determina por una lotería. Mire a los procedimientos de inscripciόn para mas informaciόn. COSTO DE TRANSPORTACIÓN Transportación de ida $228.00 Transportación de ida y vuelta $453.00 TRANSPORTACIÓN Transportación de puerta-a-puerta para el campamento es disponible. Hay espacios limitados de tranportación, por lo cual si reqiuere transporte, debe inscribirse para la transportación cuando complete su forma de inscripcion. WSSRA will not provide midday transportation for summer school students. No se le offrecera transportacion si vive dentro de 5 cuadras del sitio del campamento, a menos que tengan una discapacidad fisica. No todos los autobuses tienen aire-acondicionado. BECAS Las becas pueden cubrir un porcentaje del campamento y gastos de transporte. Las aplicaciones de la beca deben ser completados y enviadas con su registro de campamento antes de el 12 de febrero. Se le notificará por correo si usted recibira una beca y la cantidad de ayuda concedida. Comprobante de ingresos necesaria. PROCEDIMIENTOS DE INSCRIPCIÓN 1. El registro y las formas de la beca se pueden solicitar vía el teléfono al 847-455-2100 o en la pagina de internet wssra.net 2. Todas las formas deben ser completas, firmadas, fechadas, y iversión d s o g i Am Sol! devuelto a la oficina de WSSRA antes de Viernes el 12 de febrero, 5:00pm ser entran en la loteria. 3. Un depósito no reembolsable de $25 es requerido para la entrada en el campamento de lotería. 4. Cartas de aceptaciόn se enviará con informaciόn de la beca, plan de pago, y transportaciόn la semana del 1 de Abril. 5. Los registros recibidos despues de 12 de febrero seran aceptado, pero el participante solo puede entrar al campamento de dia si el espacio esta disponsible. WSSRA le notificara si pasa esto. HORARIO DE PAGOS 18 de Marzo 13 de Mayo 1/2 de su balance total es debido 1/2 de su pago final es debido Pagos no hechos para el 13 de mayo arriesgaran de perder su lugar en el campamento. CANCELACIÓN Cancelaciones antes de el 13 de mayo recibiran un reembolso menos $25.00 por costo de proceso. No hay reembolso despues del 13 de mayo. NOCHES DE INSCRIPCIÓN DE CAMPAMENTO ¿Preguntas sobre campamento? Registrarse en persona en una de nuestras noches de registro de campamento! *Miercoles, 20 de Enero, 2016 Cicero Stadium 1909 S Laramie Ave, Cicero 4:30pm-6:30pm *Lunes, 25 de Enero, 2016 Park District de Forest Park 7501 Harrison St, Forest Park 5:30pm-7:00pm 2016 Summer Day Camp! wssra.net37 Camps for Young Adults 2016 Summer Day Camp! wssra.net38 Campamentos en Oak Park, River Forest & Forest Park Campamentos en Cicero 2016 Campamento De Verano! wssra.net39 Campamentos en Berwyn Campamentos para adultos jovenes 2016 Campamento De Verano! wssra.net40 West Suburban Special Recreation Association 2016 SUMMER DAY CAMP REGISTRATION lottery deadline: February 12, 2016 fax to: 847.455.2157 scholarship request mail to: WSSRA, 2915 Maple Street, Franklin Park, IL 60131 Disabilty: camper’s t-shirt size * Request Scholarship Child size: * 6-8 * 10-12 * 14-16 Adult size: * S * M * L * XL * XXL Does participant have an IEP: * yes * no Participant’s name:_______________________________________________________________________________Birth date:_______________________ Address:________________________________________________________________ City/State: ______________ Zip:____________________________ Home Phone:___________________________________ Park District/Village:_____________________________________________________________ Parent or guardian name:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Email address: Parent/guardian work phone:______________________________________________ Parent/guardian cell phone:_______________________________ Emergency Contact Name:_________________________________________ Phone:_________________________ Present school: __________________________________________________________ Teacher: _______________________________________________ Does participant use wheelchair/walker? Specify:____________________________________________________Can participant transfer? *Yes *No Is participant subject to seizures? *Yes *No Is medication taken at program? *Yes *No Please attach a seizure treatment plan List any medication:______________________________________________________________________ List any allergies:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Does participant have a communicable disease? *Yes *No If yes, please explain:_____________________________________________________ Participant will attend summer school: *Yes *No Did your child attend camp last year? *Yes *No Camp # If yes, where?_______________________________________________________________________ Camp Name fee trans fee Total transportation options check one * Transport Self * WSSRA Round Trip * WSSRA Home Only * WSSRA To Camp Only WAIVER RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT Please read this form carefully and be aware that in signing up and participating in West Suburban Special Recreation Association programs, you will be waiving and releasing all claims for injuries arising out of these programs that you or the named participant might sustain. The terms “I”, “me” and “my” also refer to parents or guardians as well as participants in the programs. In registering for these programs, you are agreeing as follows: I understand the nature of these programs for which I am registering, and have read and fully understand this Waiver, Release and Hold Harmless Agreement. I further understand that any advisement or warnings of the particular risks of these programs that I subsequently receive will be incorporated by reference into and become a part of this Agreement. In case of emergency, I give my permission for the participant to receive any first aid, transportation or medical attention that may be required. As a participant in these programs, I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury, and I agree to assume the full risk of any injuries, damages or loss which I may sustain as a result of participating in any manner, in any and all activities connected with or associated with such activities and involve substantial risks of injury. You may return this waiver and release of all claims by mail or fax. You may mail this release to 2915 Maple St., Franklin Park, IL 60131 or send by facsimile transmission to 847.455.2157. When forwarding by fax, it is mutually understood that the facsimile document shall substitute for and have the same legal effect as the original form. I agree to waive and relinquish any and all claims I may have as a result of participating in these programs against the West Suburban Special Recreation Association, any and all participating governmental units, any and all independent contractors, officers, agents, servants and employees of the governmental bodies and independent contractors, and any and all other persons and entities of whatever nature that might be directly or indirectly liable for any injuries, that I might sustain while participating in these programs. TO COMMUNICATE WITH SCHOOL/HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL* I authorize counselors, teachers, case workers, therapists, or physicians to communicate with WSSRA about the participant’s needs as they relate to WSSRA’s provision of recreation services to the participant. WSSRA will keep confidential all information obtained through such communications. *Yes *No I do hereby fully release and discharge the West Suburban Special Recreation Association and the other released parties from any and all claims for injuries, damages or loss, which I may have or which may accrue to me on account of my participation in these programs. TO DISCLOSE INFORMATION TO WSSRA MEMBER PARTNERS* WSSRA may disclose to my home park district or municipality information about the participant’s and my involvement in WSSRA programs or activities, including our names, telephone number, address, program registrations, and the participant’s age and disability, provided that my home park district or municipality shall not redisclose that information without my express written consent. *Yes *No I further agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend, the West Suburban Special Recreation Association and any and all other parties from any and all claims resulting from injuries, damages and losses sustained by anyone, and arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with my conduct and the activities of these programs. TO RELEASE INFORMATION FOR PUBLICITY PURPOSES* I authorize the use of photographs or descriptions of the participant or of me in publicity materials about WSSRA programs and services, which may appear in newspapers, member partner brochures, video presentations, web sites and other similar mediums or displays. *Yes *No I further understand and agree that the terms such as “participation”, and “activities”, referred to in this Agreement, include all exercises and physical movements of any nature while I am participating in these programs and further include the provision, of or failure to provide proper instructions or supervision, the use and adjustment of any and all machinery, equipment, and apparatus, and anything related to my use of the services, facilities, or premises, involved in these programs, and transportation to and from events. *I understand that I can change my decisions regarding the statements above at any time for any reason by delivering a written notice to WSSRA, prohibiting further disclosure information. I have read the Waiver Release of All Claims and Hold Harmless Agreement and unless I have checked NO under the authorizations, I approve them. ___________________________________________________ Parent/Participant/Guardian Signature For office use only: SC_____ BF____ LG____ SA requested: Y N ____________________________ Date SA returned: Y N Date Received:____________________ Previous Year Camp Location:____________________ West Suburban Special Recreation Association INSCRIPCIÓN DE CAMPAMENTO DE DÍA 2016 DE WSSRA plazo de loterÍa: 12 de febraro de 2016 solicitud de beca * Pida una Beca fax a: 847.455.2157 envÍe a: WSSRA, 2915 Maple Street, Franklin Park, IL 60131 medida de camiseta del campista discapacidad: Medida niños: * 6-8 * 10-12 * 14-16 Medida adultos: * S * M * L * XL * XXL Participante tiene IEP: * si * no Nombre de participente:________________________________________ *masc. *fem. Fecha de nacimiento del participante:__________________ Dirección:_____________________________________________________ Ciudad/Estado: ___________________ Código postal:__________________ Tel de casa:_____________________________________ Distrito de parque/Municipalidad:__________________________________________________ Padre/guarda legal:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Correo electrónico: Padre/guarda legaltel del trabajo: _________________________________________ Padre/guarda legal tel cel:________________________________ ¿Contacto de Emergencia? Nombre:_____________________________ Telefono:_________________________Escuela actual: ___________________ _______________________________________________ Nombre del maestro: _____________________________ ¿Usa el participante silla de ruedas/andador? Especificar:____________________ ________________ ¿Puede el participante trasferirse? *Si *No ¿Es el participante sujeto a ataques?: *Si *No Por favor adjunte su plan de tratamiento para attaques ¿Se toma el medicamento durante el programa? *Si *No Liste cualquier medicamento:________________________________________________ Liste cualquier alergias:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ¿Tiene el participante una enfermedad comunicable? *Si *No Si la tiene, por favor explique:__________________________________________ El participante asistirá escuela de verano *Si *No Asistió su hijo el campamento el año pasado? *Si *No Camp # En caso afirmativo, ¿Dónde?___________________________________________________ Nombre de Campamento costo costo de trans Total opciones de transportacion marque uno * Transportacion Propia * WSSRA Viaje Redondo * WSSRA A La Casa Solamente * WSSRA Al Campamento INCLUYE RENUNCIA Y LIBERACIÓN DE TODO DE TODOS RECLAMOS Y ACUERDO INOCUO Lea por favor esta forma con cuidado y esté enterado que en si firma y participa en el programa de la Asociación West Suburban de Recreación Especial, usted estará liberando y renunciando de todo reclamo de por heridas que surgieran de estos programas que usted o el participante denominado quizás sostenga. Los términos “yo”, “mí” y “mío” también se refieren a padres o tutores así como participantes en los programas. Al registrar para estos programas, usted concuerda de la siguiente manera: Como participante en estos programas, yo reconozco que hay ciertos riesgos de heridas físicas, y yo concuerdo en asumir el riesgo total de cualquier herida, daños o pérdida que pueda sostener a consecuencia de tomar parte de cualquier manera, en cualquier y todas las actividades conectadas con o asociado de tales actividades que implique riesgos substanciales de alguna herida. Concuerdo en renunciar y abandonar cualquier y todo reclamo que pueda tener a consecuencia de tomar parte en estos programas contra la Asociación West Suburban de Recreación Especial, cualquier y toda unidad gubernamental participante, cualquier y todos los contratistas independientes, oficiales, agentes, sirvientes, empleados de los cuerpos gubernamentales y contratistas independientes, y cualquier y todas las otras personas y entidades de cualquier naturaleza que quizás sea directamente o indirectamente responsable de cualquier herida que yo quizás sostenga al tomar parte en estos programas. Yo por la presente renuncio y completamente y libero a la Asociación West Suburban de Recreación Especial y libero a otros partidarios de cualquier y todo reclamo por heridas, daños o pérdida, que puedan incurrirme por motivo de mi participación en estos programas. Concuerdo aún más indemnizar, tener inocuo y defender, a la Asociación West Suburban de Recreación Especial y cualquier y todos los otros partidos de cualquier y todo reclamo que resulte en heridas, daños y pérdidas sostenidas por cualquiera, y surgiendo fuera de, conectado con, o en cualquier manera asociada con mi conducto y las actividades de estos programas. Comprendo aún más y concuerdo que los términos como “participación”, y las “actividades”, se refirieron a en este Acuerdo, incluye todos ejercicios y los movimientos físicos de cualquier naturaleza mientras tomo parte en estos programas e incluye aún más la provisión, de o fracaso para proporcionar las instrucciones o la supervisión apropiadas, el uso y el ajuste de cualquier y toda maquinaria, equipo, y aparato, y algo relacionado con mi uso de los servicios, las facilidades, o Implicado en estos programas, y en el transporte a y de acontecimientos. Comprendo la naturaleza de estos programas para el cual me inscrito, y he leído y comprendo completamente esta Renuncia, Liberación y Acuerdo Inocuo. Comprendo aún más que cualquier deliberación o advertencias de los riesgos particulares de estos programas que recibo subsiguientemente serán integradas por la referencia en y llegan a ser una parte de este Acuerdo. En caso de emergencia, yo doy mi permiso para que el participante reciba primeros auxilios, transporte o atención médica que pueda ser requerida. PARA COMUNICARSE CON LOS TRABAJADORES DE ESCUELA/DOCTOR* Yo autorizo a los maestras, trabajadores sociales, terepistas o doctores a comunicarse con WSSRA acerca de las necesidades del participante en relacion a los programas de WSSRA. WSSRA guardara toda la informacion confidencial que recibimos. *Si *No PARA COMUNICARSE CON LOS ACOMPANIEROS/MIEMBROS DE WSSRA* Yo autorizo que WSSRA les puede dar informacion acerca del participante y su participacion en progrmas y acividades a mi distrito de parque o municipalidad de mi ciudad, incluyendo nombre, direccion, numero de telefono edad. discapacidad o registraciones, si no los revelar de nuevo sin mi firma de consento. *Si *No PARA LIBERAR INFORMACION PARA OBJETIVOS DE PUBLICIDAD* Yo autorizo el uso de fotografias o descripciones del participante o de mi en materiales de publicidad de WSSRA, que pueden salir en periodicos, folletos, presentaciones de video, citios de internet o algo similar. *Si *No *Yo entiendo que puedo cambiar a las declaraciones encima en cualquier momento entregando un aviso escrito a la oficina de WSSRA, para prohibir revelacion adicional del informacion. He leído la Liberación de Renuncia Voluntaria de Todas las Reclamaciones y Sostengo el Acuerdo Inocuo en el revés y a menos que yo no haya comprobado bajo las tres autorizaciones, los apruebo. ___________________________________________________ Padre/Participante/Tutor Firma ____________________________ Fecha wssra registration & policies REGISTRATION OPTIONS Program Credits & Cancelled Programs In order to participate in Winter/Spring programs, your completed AND signed registration form must be received in the WSSRA office by January 22. WSSRA registration is taken on a first-come, first-served basis. 1..Program credits will not be issued for weather related cancellations. WSSRA will attempt to make up programs due to weather cancellations. 2.. Program credits will not be issued for sports tournament cancellations. 3. .If WSSRA is notified 5 business days prior to the start of a program season, the participant will be credited the cost of each program cancelled less a $5.00 processing fee. 4..A full, prorated program credit will be issued if for extended medical reasons and/or hospitalization with written verification from a physician. 5. .A prorated program credit will be issued for programs that may have a postponed start due to low enrollment. If the program is subsequently cancelled, a full program credit will be issued. 6..A full program credit is issued if a program or special event is cancelled by WSSRA due to low enrollment. 7.. If a participant chooses to cancel from a program after the season has begun, a prorated program credit will be issued for each program cancelled, less a $5.00 processing fee, the cost of a ticket (unless there is a person on a waiting list), contracted services, or specialized non-refundable supplies. 8. Program credits will not be issued retroactively. Prior notification of program cancellation to WSSRA office is necessary in order to be eligible for a program credit. 9. All credit requests will be reviewed on a monthly basis DROP OFF AT THE WSSRA OFFICE OR MAIL TO WSSRA 2915 Maple St. Franklin Park, IL 60131 FAX TO 847.455.2157 SCAN & EMAIL TO nolyh@wssra.net PHONE TO: 847.455.2100 REGISTRATION A completed AND signed registration form is required in order to start participation. If your signed form is not received by Jan 22 you will lose your spot in any of your selected programs that have a wait list. CLOSED PROGRAMS/WAIT LISTS If a program is at maximum enrollment, your participant will be placed on a wait list once your completed and signed registration form along with full payment or program deposit is recieved. Wait lists are reviewed on a weekly basis. You will be notified if additional space in the program becomes available. NEW PARTICIPANTS If you are new to WSSRA, proof of residency is required at the time of enrollment. WSSRA will accept a current utility bill, mortgage or lease in your name. WSSRA OUTREACH An Outreach Specialist is available at the WSSRA office to assist you in selecting programs or completing your registration form. PAYMENT Payment of program fees is due upon registration. If you are unable to pay your full balance, a $5.00 deposit is required for each program with a maximum deposit of $20 required. Billing statements are mailed out once a month. Call to arrange for a payment plan. A participant may not register for the next season until a balance from previous season is paid. WSSRA Program Supervisors MAY NOT accept payment or registration forms at program. RETURNED CHECKS A $20.00 fee will be charged for any checks returned to WSSRA. The $20.00, as well as the balance, will need to be paid before registering for future programs. SCHOLARSHIP REQUEST WSSRA is in a position to offer scholarships to WSSRA residents for a percentage of fees for two programs each season. Persons requesting a scholarship must complete a scholarship application, which will be mailed to you upon request. Scholarship applications need to be filled out once a year. If you are interested in a scholarship, check the box on the registration form: Request Scholarship. All scholarship applications must be completed and submitted to the WSSRA office. Proof of income is required. PARENT DROP-OFF & PICK-UP WSSRA programs are staffed according to the needs of the participants who are registered. If your participant does not show up to program, we will send staff home for the day. Please help WSSRA keep programs running safely with the necessary number of staff by making sure that your participant arrives for program at the start time of program. Please do not drop your participant off prior to the stated program start time. For the safety of your participant, at drop off & pick up, be sure to make contact with a WSSRA staff person. When a program is scheduled to travel (i.e. Saturday nights, outdoor adventures, etc.), The WSSRA vehicles will leave the meeting location promptly at 5 minutes past the program’s listed start time. LATE PICK-UP/DROP-OFF A $10.00 Fee will be charged for every 15 minutes, or portion thereof, that a participant is picked up late or WSSRA vehicle is delayed. A notice will be sent to you indicating the fee being charged to your account. wssra.net43 registration & policies PARTICIPANT ILLNESS For the protection of all of the participants in program, your participant must be kept at home or will be sent home if he/she shows any of the following symptoms: · A temperature over 100.3. · Stomach ache accompanied by diarrhea or vomiting. · Any undiagnosed rash. · Sore or discharging eyes or ears. · Profuse nasal discharge (green or yellow). Please keep children with active colds at home. · Have a highly contagious condition such as chicken pox, measles, lice, etc. PARTICIPANT ABSENCE If your participant is not going to attend a program for which you are registered, please notify the WSSRA office as soon as possible. Make sure you leave a voice mail if you call after our office has closed for the day. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Some participants in WSSRA programs and special events may be carriers of infectious disease(s). Staff and volunteers have been provided in-service training concerning proper hygienic procedures. WSSRA seeks to provide a safe environment for all of our participants, staff, volunteers, and the public. If you have specific questions, please call the WSSRA executive director or superintendent of safety & operations. WSSRA TRANSPORTATION Transportation by WSSRA is available for some programs and with an additional fee. When offered, transportation information and fees are noted in a program’s registration information in this program guide. All riders must abide by the following WSSRA guidelines. Failure to do so will result in suspension from transportation. Repeat offenders will not be transported by WSSRA. · Riders must stay in their seat with a seatbelt on at all times. · Riders must not deface the vehicle. · Riders must keep their hands and feet to themselves. · Eating is not permitted on WSSRA vehicles. · Parents or participants must notify WSSRA in regard to any change in transportation. · Any registration received after September 11 may result in a late program start or no transportation. · Parents are requested to notify their child’s school on days the child will be picked up by WSSRA. · A participant under the age of 16 must be taken off of the WSSRA vehicle by a responsible person over the age of 12. CAR SEATS Due to state legislation, car seats or boosters must be provided for all children ages seven and under. For more information contact the superintendent of safety & operations. wssra.net44 MEDICATION It is the parent/guardian and participant’s responsibility to inform WSSRA of any medication a participant is taking. This information is important in case of an emergency. Medication information should be noted ion the registration forms, as well as the annual information form. Any changes in medication should be communication to WSSRA. SEIZURES Participants who have had a seizure must complete a seizure information form prior to beginning programs. Please see page _ for this form. Forms can be found on the WSSRA website, scanned & emailed, or mailed to you. Forms need to be updated as changes with the seizures or medication occurs. INSURANCE The association takes every reasonable precaution to prevent injuries and accidents from occurring. However, if an accident does occur or if you or your participant is injured, you are solely responsible for any costs incurred or caused by an injury that happens in an association program. WAIVER OF LIABILITY WSSRA is insured through a self-insurance pool with other special recreation associations and park districts. Our pool is known as the park district risk management agency (pdrma). As a loss prevention measure, pdrma is requiring participants to execute a release of liability for programs. The reverse side of the registration forms contains the WSSRA waiver release form. This must be signed and returned to the WSSRA office before a participant can be in programs each season. Since we do not carry medical or accident insurance for program participants, the release of liability is necessary. The cost of such coverage would make our program fees to high for most to afford. Please review your personal health plan to be certain that you and your family have coverage in instances like these. Our objective is to offer a high-quality program at a reasonable cost. The use of a release of liability, when appropriate, is but one way we are trying to meet that objective. If you have questions, call the WSSRA executive director. We appreciate your continued involvement and support. NON-RESIDENT POLICY WSSRA programs are limited to people who live in the WSSRA partner districts and villages. If you live outside of the WSSRA communities and are interested in participating in a special recreation program, call your park district or village recreation department. Call the WSSRA executive director for more information. Saturday, February 27, 2016 6p-9p, Center at North Park, 10040 W. Addison Ave., Franklin Park Flap Jack Bunny Hop March 19 8:30am - 10:30am The Pine Room at Ascension Church, 601 Van Buren St. in Oak Park Reg #: 195 Fee: $5-13 and up $1-12 and under Bring your family this Spring for a tasty pancake breakfast, Children’s activity stations, a hunt for treats, and photos with the Bunny! Call the WSSRA office at 847.455.2100 to register! West Suburban Special Recreation Association 2915 Maple Street, Franklin Park, IL 60131 P 847.455.2100 | F 847.455.2157 www.wssra.net City By the Bay! WSSRA is taking a trip out to the west coast this summer to sunny San Francisco! 5 days, 4 nights in this wonderful city, taking in the sights, sounds and seeing all this wonderful city has to offer! Register now so you don’t miss out on this once in a life time trip! Registration What’s Included • Registration will be a lottery. Dead line is May 25, 2016. • $300.00 Deposit is required at the time of registration. The deposit will only be refunded if your participant is not drawn in the lottery • The trip is limited to 10 participants. • Scholarships are not available for this trip. What We’ll do • Hiking • Bus tours • Kayaking • Alcatraz tour Eligible Participants • Airfare • Transportation • Lodging • Meals • Daily activities (Price doesn’t include spending money and is subject to change due to air fare) • Visit famous Pier 39 board walk • Sporting events • Visit museums & much more! Dates: Aug 31 -Sept 4 Days: Wed -Sun Ages: 18 & up Fee: $1,500 Reg #: 363 • Responsible for independent personal care including: feeding, dressing and toileting • Devoid of emotional outburst that require 1:1 staffing • Successfully socially within 1 staff person per 5 participant ratio • Call Gretchen Dennis with questions concerning eligibilty (WSSRA reserves the right to determine if this trip is appropriate for an individual)