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Youth & Teen
Ages 6-12
Don’t lose S.T.E.A.M. this summer! Join us at Martens Center for a variety of S.T.E.A.M events.
- Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead
- Introduction to Model Rocketry
- Spread Your Wings in the World of Birds
- Spring into Gardening
- 3,2,1… Blast Off
- and more!
Location: Martens Center
Ages 5-11
Put your creativity to work using recycled resources, glue, paint, and more! We supply the materials, you supply the creativity. New fun ideas will be posted in each 2-hour studio time slot. Let your inner Art Beast loose with us!
SPRINGER CULTURAL CENTER
- May 6 | Deadline: April 29
MARTENS CENTER
- May 13 | Deadline: May 6
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:30a-12:30p
Fee(R/NR): $15/$22.50
Questions: melanie.kahler@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3919
Ages 6-12
Explore the endless possibilities of fun at the Douglass Community Center Summer Youth Program. Each week our daily activities will include games, crafts, trips to Sholem Aquatic Center, playtime at our splash pad, and more! The fee includes a t-shirt. Each child should bring a water bottle, swim suit, and towel daily. Children need to bring their own lunch and snack, please no peanuts/nut products.
No Program*: May 29, July 4
Day: M-F
Time: 7:30a–5:30p
Location: Douglass Community Center
Fee (R/NR): $175/$225 per session
Ages 12-15
Have your teen hang out at Douglass this summer with the Douglass Teen Summer Program! Teens will volunteer in their community, take weekly field trips, go swimming at Sholem Aquatic Center, make friendships that will last a lifetime, and much more! Each participant should bring a water bottle, swim suit, and towel daily. Participants need to bring their own lunch and snack, please no peanuts/nut products.
No Program*: May 29, July 4
Day: M-F
Time: 7:30a–5:30p
Location: Douglass Community Center
Fee (R/NR): $175/$225 per session
Questions: lynne.franco@champaignparks.org or 217-398-2573
Ages 12-15
This course covers topics ranging from heart attacks and strokes to animal bites and allergic reactions. Also covered is CPR for the adult, child and infant victim, and AED use. A CPR certification card will be given after successful completion of class. In order to receive a refund, cancellation requests must be submitted at least two days prior to the class date.
Dates: May 20
Day: Saturday
Time: 9a-3p
Fee (R/NR): $78/$117
Deadline: May 13
Location: Springer Cultural Center
Questions: sean.hurst@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3901
Use the Summer Hiring Center on our website to learn about open positions, check out the Frequently Asked Questions before applying, and get insight from our hiring managers and current employees on why you should apply today! Click below to find out more about the summer positions available!
Sports & Fitness
WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOFTBALL COACHES THIS SUMMER!
Are you passionate about Softball? Be a volunteer coach for Girls Fast Pitch Softball this summer and share your love of the game with kids in the community!
Questions: justice.miller@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3984
Ages 15+
Improve and enhance your body’s strength, flexibility, and balance as we focus on the whole body. This gentle class will also help relieve stress and tension as we learn yoga postures, meditation, and breathing exercises.
Date: May 9 – June 20
Day: Tuesday
Fee (R/NR): $42/$63
Deadline: May 2
Session 2
Date: May 11 – June 22
Day: Thursday
Fee (R/NR): $42/$63
Deadline: May 4
Time: 5:30-6:15p
Location: Leonhard Recreation Center
Instructor: Pat Casey
Questions: shannon.walter@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3988
Ages 18+
Beat the heat at the Champaign Park District Pickleball Tournament this May! Housed at our new outdoor Pickleball Complex, each session will have a maximum of 16 teams in a Round Robin Tournament style format. Recreation-based, non-sanctioned. Times will be based on number of registrant
Ball: Franklin X40
Includes: Tournament Towel
Deadline: May 5
Location: Outdoor Pickleball Complex, 2203 W. John St.
Fee (R/NR): $40 per player/per event
Registration: Register at pickleballtournaments.com >>
Questions: justice.miller@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3984
Ages 18+
The Champaign Park District is excited to bring Women’s Basketball Leagues back to the community. Join the fun, meet new people, and stay in shape with friendly competition. Experience the great atmosphere of the Leonhard Recreation Center’s gymnasium this summer.
At the time of registration, an application and all fees are due. No registration will be accepted without full payment. Completed rosters with names, addresses, phone numbers, and signatures are due the first day of games.
Spots are limited, so secure yours today!
Date: June 13 – August 8*
Day: Tuesday
No Games*: July 4
Location: Leonhard Recreation Center
Time: 6:30-9p
Team Fee: $535
Season Length: 6 Games followed by a playoff week.
Deadline: May 30
Late Registration: A team that wishes to register after the deadline may do so, provided: The league maximum has not been exceeded, schedules have not been made, and a late fee of $25 is paid with the league fee.
Managers Meeting: June 6 at 5:30p, Leonhard Recreation Center
Questions: justice.miller@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3984
50 Plus!
Join our 50 Plus! program to socialize, adventure, and learn! Individuals aged 50+ living in Champaign-Urbana join for an annual fee of $30. Those outside of Champaign-Urbana pay $40. Non-members are always welcome to participate at the non-member (NM) fee, varies per program.
BENEFITS
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Discounted rates on many programs at both Hays Recreation Center and Douglass Annex.
- Members get advanced early registration for the yearly senior trip.
- Free admission to several annual events plus these programs: Games, Fitness, Brown Bag Lunch Discussions, Socials, Picnics, and more.
FREEBIES FOR ALL
- Fresh coffee weekday mornings.
- Table area to play cards/gather (based on availability).
BECOME A MEMBER
It’s easy to become a member! Register at any Champaign Park District facility, and you’ll be entered into our system to automatically receive member discounts on programming. Membership is nontransferable.
- M = Member
- NM = Non-member
Men’s Club is a great way to come together to have fun, learn new things, and share experiences. Men’s Club will meet the first Wednesday of each month.
Date: May 3
Day: Wednesday
Time: 10:30-11:30a
Fee (M/NM): Free/$4
Location: Hays Recreation Center
Questions: call Jean at 217-239-1152 or email at veronica.cousett@champaignparks.org
Join us for some DIY crafts and coffee. Enjoy making things such as motivational cards for individuals in nursing homes, bookmarks for children, and homeless mats for those less fortunate. We will provide ideas, supplies, and coffee – you just bring your creativity!
HAYS RECREATION CENTER
Date: 5/9, 5/23
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10a-12p
Questions: call Jean at 217-239-1152 or email at veronica.cousett@champaignparks.org
Sign up in the Senior Binder at Hays Recreation Center or call 217-239-1152
DOUGLASS ANNEX
Date: 5/4, 5/18
Day: Wednesday
Time: 1-2:30p
Questions: call Robert at 217-819-3961 or email at robert.white@champaignparks.org
Fee (/NM): Free/$4 per session
Sign up at Douglass Annex
Better Health provides nutrition information, tasty, low-cost, nutritious recipes, and tips on staying physically fit. This class is specifically designed for seniors. Each class will cover new and different information – try one or more!
Day: Monday, May 8
Deadline: May 3
Time: 11a-12:20p
Fee (R/NR): FREE!, but registration required for each date
Location: Martens Center
Questions: katherine.hicks@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3843
Whether you would like to learn about email or even troubleshoot some sort of tech, this class is perfect for you. In Tech Talk, you will have the chance to learn about computer basics, how to use your mobile device, apps, the internet, and much more.
Day: Thursday, May 9
Time: 1-2:30p
Location: Douglass Annex
Deadline: Call and register for specific dates
Fee (M/NM): Free/$4 per session
Questions: call Robert at 217-819-3961 or email at robert.white@champaignparks.org
Enjoy a delectable, leisurely lunch with friends. Pass around pictures of grandkids or share a funny story. There’s nothing like bonding over a meal! Meet us at the restaurant.
Date | Location | Deadline
- May 10 | Monical’s Pizza | Deadline: May 8
Day: Wednesday
Time: 11a
Fee: Cost of your meal
Questions: call Jean at 217-239-1152 or email at veronica.cousett@champaignparks.org
Sign up in the Senior Binder at Hays Recreation Center or call 217-239-1152
We cover it all, from your favorite classics to new premier movies at our Movie Mondays. Come view a different movie every Monday and we will provide the popcorn and beverages.
Date: Monday, May 15
Time: 12p
Fee (M/NM): Free/$4 per session
Location: Douglass Annex
Questions: call Robert at 217-819-3961 or email at robert.white@champaignparks.org
Events & More
Join us in celebrating the 47-year legacy of the Dance Arts Conservatory. This year’s performance will be a walk down memory lane, featuring popular music from 1976 to now, with surprise performances inspired by some of our most beloved shows over the years.
We are proud to feature our students of all ages, from four to adult in styles including Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Musical Theatre, and Irish.
Join us — we’ll have you dancing through the decades!
Date: May 5 & 6
NEW LOCATION*: Harold and Jean Miner Theatre, Parkland College
TICKETS: Springer Cultural Center, Martens Center, and Leonhard Recreation Center
This summer, gather your friends, family, and neighbors for our Summer Concerts. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments.
- May 6 | Edison Middle School Bands
Date: May 6
Time: 2-5p
Location: Hessel Park
Ages 2-5
Tots, put your toy trucks away – it’s time to touch the real thing! Climb in, hop on, and honk the horns of some really big trucks and other vehicles during Touch-A-Truck Day! Tow trucks, fire trucks, police cars, and more will be available for kids to explore. Pack a lunch and enjoy a picnic too! Please note: in case of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.
Sensory-Friendly Hour: The first hour of the event, 9-10a, will be a sensory-friendly hour. No lights, sirens/horns, etc. will be allowed. This is to accommodate our sensory-sensitive patrons. Thank you for your cooperation!
Date: May 10
Time: 9a-1p
Location: Centennial Park
Questions: zoe.southlynn@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3931
This summer, gather your friends, family, and neighbors for our Jazz in the Park Summer Concerts. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments.
Band: Jose Gobbo Trio
Date: May 25
Time: 6-8p
Location: Robeson Park
Get your summer started in style at Sholem Aquatic Center on May 27th! Grab your swimsuits, friends and/or family and come take a dip in the pool!
Pool Hours:
Weekdays:
- 11:30a – 6:30p (pool pass holders)
12 – 6:30p (general public)
Sa/Su:
- 11a – 7p (pool pass holders)
11:30a – 7p (general public)
Catch a movie or a performance at the historic Virginia Theatre! Make sure to follow the Virginia Theatre’s Facebook and Instagram to know when a new show has been added, when a movie is showing or to enter a ticket giveaway!
MAY EVENTS:
- May 5 – 6: CU Ballet Presents Sleeping Beauty
- May 16: Whose Live Anyway? (SOLD OUT)
- May 18: Beetlejuice (1988)
- May 20: Topper (1937)
- May 31: The Two Popes (2019)
Click below to explore events and purchase tickets!
Use the Summer Hiring Center on our website to learn about open positions, check out the Frequently Asked Questions before applying, and get insight from our hiring managers and current employees on why you should apply today! Click below to find out more about the summer positions available!
Because some residents are unable to participate in recreation programs due to economic hardship, the Champaign Park District offers scholarships to reduce certain fees and charges. We now offer both scholarship and registration forms in Spanish! Fill out the form and submit the completed packet in one of the three ways listed on the form.
Questions: Please call 217-398-2550
