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School’s Out

The Champaign Park District is your child’s destination for positive, educational, and productive programs when school is out. Fee includes supplies, equipment, morning snack, and field trips. Children should bring a sack lunch, water bottle, and afternoon snack. No peanuts, please.

 

Please Note: Winter/Spring registration for Residents of C-U starts on Monday, November 6, 2023; Non-residents of C-U start on Thursday, November 16, 2023.


Downloads & Resources:

  • ’23-’24 Parent Handbook – Fillable >>
  • CUSR Inclusion Services >>
    • Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation offers inclusion services for Champaign Park District programs. Upon an initial assessment, services that are deemed appropriate based on each individual will be provided. If needed, a one-on-one aide will work with your child. When registering, please fill in ADA information with INCLUSION REQUEST on the registration form. For more questions, email christina.mott@champaignparks.org, CUSR Manager & Inclusion Coordinator.

HOLIDAZE | NEW!

K-5th Graders

There’s a ton of fun planned for the kids to enjoy during Winter Break. During this ten-day adventure, kids will enjoy games, fun crafts, and participate in various STEAM activities and fun field trips. Each child should bring a snack and lunch in a disposable container. No peanut/nut products, please.

Admission for the field trips is included in the registration. Parents should drop their child off by 8am and pick up at 5:30p. In order to attend field trips, children 8 years old and under must have a booster or car seat. Please put their name on the car seat.

DATE | DAY | FIELD TRIPS/ON-SITE FUN

  • December 26 | Tu | Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch, Rantoul
  • December 27 | W | Terre Haute Children’s Museum, Terre Haute
  • December 28 | Th | Painting with Unveiled Creations
  • December 29 | F | Children’s Discovery Museum, Normal
  • January 2 | Tu | Bogey’s Family Fun Center, Terre Haute
  • January 3 | W | UIUC Ice Arena, Champaign
  • January 4 | Th | Children’s Museum of Illinois, Decatur
  • January 5 | F | Elevate Trampoline Park, Champaign
  • January 8 | M | Homer Lake Interpretive Center
  • January 9 | Tu | Bowling at Old Orchard Lanes, Savoy

Time: 7:30a-5:30p
Fee (R/NR): $71/$106.50 (ALL 10 DATES: $400/$450)
Deadline: December 18
Location: Martens Center
Questions: lynne.franco@champaignparks.org or 217-398-2573


HOLIDAY ADVENTURE

K-5th Graders

We have lots of holiday fun planned for your children to enjoy during break. Keep kids active and learning all while making new friends at our Holiday Adventure School’s Out Days. Please pack a morning snack and a sack lunch. No peanut/nut products, please.

DATE | DAY | FIELD TRIPS/ON-SITE FUN

  • December 27 | W | Elevate Trampoline Park, Champaign
  • December 28 | Th | Peoria Playhouse, Peoria
  • December 29 | F | Skateland, Savoy
  • January 2 | Tu | Bowling at Old Orchard Lanes, Savoy
  • January 3 | W | Planetarium at Parkland College, Champaign
  • January 4 | Th | The Pottery Place, Champaign
  • January 5 | F | Children’s Museum of Illinois, Decatur
  • January 8 | M | Champaign Public Library, Champaign
  • January 9 | Tu | Exploration Station, Bourbonnais

Time: 7:30a-5:30p
Fee (R/NR): $71/$106.50
Deadline: December 20
Location: Leonhard Recreation Center
Questions: shannon.walter@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3988


CUSR WINTER BREAK CAMP

K-5th Graders

Break is never boring when spent with friends! Students will stay active and learn by playing games, cooking, and trying creative projects. Please pack you child a lunch and snack in disposable containers. All CUSR Camps and programs are NUT FREE.

GOALS: Enhance social skills, learn new leisure activities, and increase independence

Date: December 26 – 29
Time
: 8a-5p
Fee (R/NR): $62/$93
Deadline: December 20
Location: CUSR Center
Questions: cusr@champaignparks.org
To Register: A CUSR registration form must be used. You may only register for CUSR programs online at www.cuspecialrecreation.org


SCHOOL’S OUT DAY

K-5th Graders

Champaign Park District is your child’s destination for positive, educational, and productive programs when school is out!

Our fun and professional staff will provide a wide variety of games, sports, arts and crafts, learning, and nature activities. Fee includes supplies, equipment, and field trips. Please pack a morning snack and a sack lunch. No peanut/nut products, please.

Leonhard Recreation Center

DateDayField Trip/On-Site FunDeadline
February 19MLearn about different culturesFebruary 12
March 7ThAbraham Lincoln Presidential Library & MuseumFebruary 29
March 8FThe Pottery PlaceFebruary 29
March 11MBowling at Old OrchardFebruary 29
March 12TuExploration StationFebruary 29
March 13WParkland's William Staerkel PlanetariumFebruary 29
March 14ThIllinois State MuseumFebruary 29
March 15FElevate Trampoline ParkFebruary 29
March 29FDouglas-Hart Nature CenterMarch 22
April 10WScovill ZooApril 3

Martens Center

DateDayField Trip/On-Site FunDeadline
February 19MScovill Zoo's Mobile Zoo - On SiteFebruary 12
March 7ThDouglass Community CenterFebruary 29
March 8FHomer Lake Interpretive Center - On SiteFebruary 29
March 11MMusic Shoppe Instrument Petting Zoo - On SiteFebruary 29
March 12TuUrbana Indoor Aquatic CenterFebruary 29
March 13WParkland's William Staerkel PlanetariumFebruary 29
March 14ThUrbana Indoor Aquatic CenterFebruary 29
March 15FSpringer Cultural Center Pottery - On SiteFebruary 29
March 29 FHope Lives Youth Ranch, Monticello, ILMarch 22
April 10WSpringer Cultural Center Pottery - On SiteApril 3

Time: 7:30a-5:30p
Fee (R/NR): $71/$106.50
Questions: shannon.walter@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3988


CUSR SPRING BREAK

Ages 5 – 22

If you are looking for something fun and exciting to do over Spring Break, this is the perfect program for you! We will be filling our days with crafts, cooking, field trips, group games, and so much more! Please bring a sack lunch each day. Please note, CUSR is a nut-free program.

Date: March 11 – 15
Time
: 8a-5p
Fee (R/NR): $62/$93
Location: CUSR Center
Questions: tristan.elzy@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3862
To Register: A CUSR registration form must be used. You may only register for CUSR programs online at www.cuspecialrecreation.org

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