Things to Do this Summer!!!

Things to do this summer…

More than a Movie@ Monticello Methodist Church
– Tuesday’s 1-3pm beginning June 8th
Each Tuesday afternoon , children ages 5-5th grade are welcome to stop by and enjoy some movies, fellowship & snacks. All movies are rated G and connect to biblical principle. Get out of the heat and grab a seat for some summer fun and More thana Movie!

Contact Person Kathy Brown 762-2579
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Check out sages.us for info on the following basketball/speed camps– click on downloads & forms on the left side of the page:

Boys Basketball Camp –June 8-11th -contact Coach Kevin Roy 762-8511 X1210 w/?’s
Registration is $45 (grades based on 2010/2011 Grade Level)
8am-9:15 3rd & 4th Grades
9:30-10:45 5th & 6th Grade
11-12:15 7th & 8th Grade

Girls Basketball Camp – coach Brad Garrett cell:649-2003 or school 762-8511
Shooting Camp June 7th & 8th – Monticello H.S. Moore Gym Cost is $30
Grades 2nd-8th Time 12-2pm

Skill Camp June 14th & 15th – Monticello H.S. Moore Gym Cost is $30
Fall Grade Level Session Times
2nd-3rd- 4th grades 8:00-9:15
5th-6th grades 9:15-10:30
7th- 8th grades 10:30-12:00

** Cost is $50 if you do both camps

Summer Speed Camp
July 19-30th All ages accepted (school age I imagine), boys and girls $45 for 6 sessions
Jeff Butler 762-9995

Savoy Rec Center – has tons of camps – check out the website or pick up a catalog at the Rec Center for more. http://savoyrecreationcenter.com/ - click on the Green Program Guide on the top right hand corner of the home page.

*Savoy Rec Camp is 4 weeks, June 14-July 9 from 9-12 and only $70.

*Savoy Rec preschool camp is one week, but they have 5 sessions to choose from.
Jun 14-Jul 12 (5 1-week sessions) $52/ea

--Kathy Sowinski is planning on signing cole up for at least one of these & if someone else wanted to sign up too, maybe you could take turns driving the kids over there?



Vacation Bible Schools

St. John's VBS: June 14-18 from 9-11:30 Free
FCC VBS: June 21-25 from 9-11 am Free
Meth/Presb VBS: July 5-July 9 from 9-12 Free
Friendship Lutheran Church of Joy (Curtis & Duncan) July 19-23 from 5:30-8pm Free
Mont. Lutheran church July 25-30 (evening) Free


U of I Art program: June 28-July 8 (M-Th) morning $75


Kairos summer Camp session 1: June 8-24 (3x/week T,W,Th) 9-11:30am
Kairos summer Camp session 2: July 12-29 (3x/week T, W,Th) 9-11:30am
$135 each session per child (includes registration fee)


“The Earth is Lords and everything in it” (Psalm 24:1)
Summer Camp at Rhonda Anderson’s farm (teacher at MCA): 762-3014
2088 Bucks Pond Road, Monticello, IL
July 12-16th – 1pm-4pm - Bible based Illinois Conservation Department Curriculum – lots of Illinois History, Nature Science, Arts & Crafts. Outdoor activities & reading for children of all ages.
$75 each or 2 children for $100 (she can work with you on the $ if you have more than 2 kids).


Fitness Fun Camp
Jodi Fultz will be hosting two camps this year.

*FUN UNDER THE BIG TOP: Pre-K and K (3-5 or 6 if going into 1st grade)
*MINUTE TO WIN IT…FITNESS 2nd-3rd grade (6-9yr olds)

$75 Each camp is 1 2/2 hrs and will be done at the Forest Preserve Park June 21st – 25th
Registration Forms can be picked up at the Monticello Park District (Municiple Building 201 W Hamilton). Registration after May 7th extra $15. For any other questions call Jodi @ (217) 649-0177

Pool/ Swimming Lessons
– Bement – Call 678-5311 (swimming lessons schedule not yet figured out, will know by by mid-June)
Pool open noon-8pm
Non- Resident: $125 season pass non-Bement Resident (no-member limit)
Adult $5 3yrs –High School $4
Bement Resident $100 family pass Adults $4 Ages3 to H.S. $3

Swimming lessons fees $25-$30 (she couldn’t tell me yet – just approx)

- Monticello –after opening in July?


Monticello Marlins Swim Team - $45 registration fee
Sign up at Monticello Municipal Building


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FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES on Friday’s at DUSK– presented by Village Wardrobe
Monticello Square – corner of State & Washington – movie projected on 17x25 screen

2010 Movie Schedule:
June 4th : Cloudy with a chance of Meat Balls
July 2nd – TBA
July 16th TBA
July 17th TBA
August 6th TBA
September 3rd

**All Friday movies will have the next day, Saturday as a RAIN DATE.
1917 Model T Popcorn truck will serve hotdogs, nachos, cotton candy, glass-bottled soda & POPCORN!

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Monticello Soccer Club – British Soccer Camp @Dwight B Wilkey Sports Complex
Teaches key techniques and technical components of Soccer and developing the whole child. Character development based on respect, responsibility, integrity leadership & sportsmanship.

August 9-13th
Ages 3-4 First Kicks 9-10am $65
Young players are introduced to the game basics, fundamental activities, games and fun soccer challenges. Parents are encouraged to join in and help guide their child through this fun experience.

Ages 4-5 Mini Soccer 1.5 hr 10:30-noon $80
Fun Games, competitions & skill building activities are designed to enlighten & develop budding players.

Ages 6-9 Half Day 9am-noon $115
Ages 10-12 Half Day 1-4pm $115
Ages 13-14 Half Day 1-4pm $115
Emphasis is place upon skill development & mastery of core techniques through individual & small group practices & coached games.

Sign up on-line at www.challengersports.com 45 days in advance & receive a cool game jersey (available w/online registration only). Registration includes a free ball & T-shirt. Sign-up less than 10 days prior to camp and $10 late fee. $30 cancellation fee at least 7 days prior to camp.
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Monticello Dance & Gym – Gymnastics Classes - various times & classes available for girls and boys ages 3-adult. Stop by in the afternoons/evenings or Contact Vicki Foran @762-8107.

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Monticello Junior Gold Golf Lessons:
Sign up NOW: at Municipal Building or call Carlos @762-2583
Ages 6-16 (6-10 currently a waiting list , 11-16 years spots still available)
$35-2 sessions available 5 days – 50 minutes a day Beginning in July ?
*don’t have to have golf clubs to participate – they have some available for use.

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Monticello Railway Museum
We offer train rides on weekends and holidays from May through October, regardless of weather conditions, as well as a number of special events throughout the year. Check out http://www.mrym.org/
For dates & times of upcoming events.
Saturday, June 19th & Sunday, June 20th, 2010 Dads ride FREE when accompanied by their children!
Saturday July 3rd – Fireworks Specail – 8pm only – buy your tickets NOW!

Little Theater on the Square – Sullivan, IL 16 E. Harrison St. Sullivan, IL 61951Box Office 217-728-7375
http://www.thelittletheatre.org/

Theater for Young Audiences 2010:

*Sleeping BeautyJune 11, 12, 15, 17, 18 and 19

*The Little MermaidJuly 9, 10, 13, 15, 16 and 17

*Alice In WonderlandAugust 6, 7, 10, 12, 13 and 14





Savoy 16 presents: $1 KIDS SUMMER MOVIES:
June 14 - August 13 9 Weeks, 9 Movies A Different Fun Film Each Week!
$1 per ticket, all ages! Each week, Monday through Friday at 10:00am we offer an entertaining PG movie for only $1. See the lineup http://www.gqti.com/kidsummermovies.aspx
6/14-18-The Lightning Thief
6/21-25: Kung Fu Panda
6/28-7/2: Spongebob The Movie
7/5-7/9: Over the Hedge
7/12-7/16: Barnyard
7/19-7/23: Alvin and The Chipmunks
7/26-7/30: The Tooth Fairy
8/2-8/6: Tale of Despereaux
8/9-8/13: Happy Feet
FREE Kids Movies each Wednesday in Clinton, IL
Clintonia Eagle Theatre
http://www.eagletheater.net/
Each Wednesday at 9AM and 11AM –FREE

June 9th: Alvin and the Chipmunks
June 16th: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
June 23rd: Planet 51
June 30th:Where the Wild Things Are
July 7th: Ice Age 3
July 14th: Toothfairy
July 21st: Night at the Museum



Allerton Park
Named one of the 7 Wonders of Illinois by the Illinois Bureau of Tourism, Allerton offers 1,500 acres of beautiful, outdoor surroundings. This picturesque setting includes:
Extensive formal gardens
More than 100 outdoor sculptures and garden ornaments
Natural areas including the Sangamon River, floodplains, lowland and upland forests, a meadow and a 30-acre demonstration prairie
14 miles of interpretive hiking trails
A century-old, Georgian-style mansion with reflecting pond
Hours
Park open daily 8 a.m.–sunset
Visitor Center open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Unstaffed, self-guided resource with maps, displays, restrooms, and beverage vending
Allerton Library
Summer Reading Program & Summer Events – Visit the Library or their website http://monticellolibrary.org for complete listing & more details.
Highlights Include:
Costume Party Mon, June 7, 10am – 11am - Children are encouraged to dress up in a costume and come for Pin the Tail on the Cat and a Ghost Lollipop craft.

Story Time Mon, June 7, 2:00pm – 2:30pm

Goosebumps Party Tue, June 8, 2:30pm – 3:30pm - Children will take turns making Toilet Paper Mummies, make their own Haunted Masks, and make a Shrunken Head Surprise Card.

Summer Reading Program Read A Thon Thu, June 10, 10am – 12pm Earn double minutes!

**Similar crafts, events and story times etc are held each week on corresponding days and additional evnts are added too …check out the Allerton calendar for all of them.





Back to School Carnival – August 21st
Place: Municipal Building Parking Lot Contact Info: (217) 762-9318 or info@monticellomainstreet.org
Big H Amusements from Fairbury will entertain the community late August with their carnival rides, games and wonderful carnival treats! It's Monticello's first annual Back-to-School Carnival all weekend long designed to give us all one more break before school really gets started. The Monticello Lion's Club will be offering its famous fried fish dinners as usual on Friday night and the shops, restaurants and galleries will be open as usual, so make it a great weekend. Join your friends at the carnival!


Indian Acres Swim Club- Champaign
Swim Lessons and Camps:

http://www.indianacresswimclub.org/daycamp.html



University of Illinois Youth Camps

http://engagement.illinois.edu/youth/youth.html



First Friday on the Square- Downtown Monticello

Businesses open late each First Friday

June 4th: Free horse rides from Trailblazers and movie
July 2nd: Music, Mini fireworks, and outdoor movie
August 6th: Charter Street Café with local restaurant specials and outdoor movie

Trailblazer’s Rodeo- Monticello
Thursday, Friday, Saturday June 24th- 26th

Parade in Monticello on 26th at 10AM followed by lunch, clowns and activities at Rick Riding

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Piatt-County-Trail-Blazers/101589322000






Children’s Museums

There are some wonderful museums within an hour of here that are well worth the trip.

Children’s Museum of Illinois- Decatur
http://www.cmofil.com/

Orpheum Children’s Museum-Champaign
http://www.orpheumkids.com/

Children’s Discovery Museum- Normal
http://www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/


Zoos

Scovill Zoo- Decatur
http://www.decatur-parks.org/zoo/

Miller Park Zoo- Bloomington
http://www.cityblm.org/parks/Miller-Park-Zoo/about-the-zoo.htm

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Champaign Park District
Events, activities, festivals
http://www.champaignparkdistrict.com/index.html

Saturday, June 5
Touch a Tractor1-4pm Prairie Farm, Centennial Park
Friday, June 11-Sunday, June 13
Taste of Champaign-UrbanaFriday, 5-9pmSaturday, 11am-9pmSunday, 11am-6pm
Event WebsiteSponsorship Applications (PDF)

Saturday, June 19
Kid's Fishing Derby9am, Kaufman LakeRegistration Form
Friday, July 9 - Saturday, July 10
Champaign Music Festival - 150th Celebrate TodayEvent WebsiteFriday, 6-11pmSaturday, Noon-11pm, Downtown Champaign
Sat, August 14-Sun, August 15
Champaign-Urbana DaysDouglass Park
Event websiteVendor ApplicationSponsor Application
Saturday, August 21
Downtown Festival of the Arts10am-7pm, Downtown Champaign
Event websiteArtist ApplicationSponsorship Applications (PDF)

Concerts- Champaign has wonderful concerts at noontime and in the evening. A picnic with a few friends or family makes for the perfect daytime or evening outing

Date
Day
Performer (Genre)
Location
Time
May 8
Sa
Edison Middle School Bands
NOTE: Moved to Edison Middle School
3pm
May 30
Su
Battle of the Bands 2nd/3rd place winners
Hessel Park
6-8pm
June 2
W
The Impalas (Blues/Rock)
Toalson Park
6:30-8pm
June 4
Fr
Ben Bedford (Folk)
West Side Park
12-1pm
June 18
Fr
Kayla Brown with Rebecca Wiliams (Indie)
West Side Park
12-1pm
June 23
W
Run for Cover (Classic Rock)
Morrissey Park
6:30-8pm
June 24
Th
Deja Vu
Garden Hills Park
6:30-8pm
June 27
Su
Decatur Park Singers (Showtunes)
Hessel Park
6:30-8pm
June 30
W
Point of Fire (Classic Rock)
Eisner Park
6:30-8pm
July 2
Fr
Aaron Koppel Duo (Jazz)
West Side Park
12-1pm
July 11
Th
Candy Foster
Douglass Park
6:30-8pm
July 14
W
Singing in the Abbey (Classical Indie)
Powell Park
6:30-8pm
July 16
Fr
Don't Ask (Klezmer)
West Side Park
12-1pm
July 18
Su
Jim Markum Swing Band (swing)
Hessel Park
6:30-8pm
July 25
Su
The Shanties (Irish)
Hessel Park
6:30-8pm
July 29
Th
Mary Clark (Motown/R&B)
Garden Hills Park
6:30-8pm
August 1
Su
Boneyard Jazz Quintet (Jazz)
Hessel Park
6:30-8pm
August 4
W
Exorna (Irish)
Clark Park
6:30-8pm
August 6
Fr
Road Song (Acoustic Folk)
West Side Park
12-1pm
August 8
Su
Lonnie Lester
Hessel Park
6:30-8pm
August 20
Fr
Jeff Arrigo (Folk)
West Side Park
12-1pm

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Decatur Park District
http://www.decatur-parks.org/

Calendar of events

June 9 Parks & Playgrounds Open
June 10 - 13 Commodores Sunnyside Invitational
Tournament, Sunnyside Park
June 19 Family Fun Day with Dad, Scovill Zoo
June 19 Radio Controlled Aircraft Demos
Decatur Airport
July 4 Staley Firecracker Road Run
4th of July Fireworks, Nelson Park
July 10 Rodney T. Miller Youth Triathlon
Fairview Park
July 18 Ice Cream Safari, Scovill Zoo
July 30 - Aug. 1 B.O.S.S. Performances
August 4 Lantern Parade, Fairview Park
Visit www.decatur-parks.org for detailed event listings.
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Urbana Park District
http://www.urbanaparks.org/
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Mahomet
Early American History Museum
http://www.earlyamericanmuseum.org/


Festivals & fairs
Old Glory Days- June 12th Bement
Fat Hill Fest- June 18th-19th- Cerro Gordo
Piatt County Fair-June 22-27th Cerro Gordo
Decatur Celebration- August 6, 7, 8

Bowling

Monticello Bowl
1412 N Market Street
Monticello, IL, 61856
Phone:
217-762-5726
Mon - Sat:
10:00 am - 12:00 am

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Monticello-IL/Monticello-Bowl/228022410970

Old Orchard Lanes- Savoy, IL
http://www.oldorchardinc.com/lanes/home.php


Miniature Golf
Old Orchard Links- Savoy, IL
http://www.oldorchardinc.com/links/home.php

Putt Putt- Champaign, IL
http://www.puttputtcu.com/

Paul’s Puttin’ Place & Dunn’s Dugout
Join us for summer fun at Paul’s Puttin’ Place
and Dunn’s Dugout! Perfect for family or church
outings, date night – any occasion! Great birthday
party packages available, too! Call 429-3472 for
party rates. Nelson Park
Hours
Spring (April 3 - May 28)
Thursday: 4 - 8 p.m.
Friday: 4 - 10 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday: noon - 9 p.m.
Summer (May 29 - August 15)
Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday: noon - 10 p.m.
Paul’s Puttin’ Place - 18 Holes
Adults $4.00
Children (4 - 17) $3.00
Under age 4 FREE *
(*accompanied by adult)
2nd Game $2.00
Dunn’s Dugout Batting Cages
2 minutes $2.00
5 minutes $5.00
10 minutes $8.00
15 minutes $11.00
30 minutes $20.00
60 minutes $33.00
Punch Cards: 10 visits for $25.00
(Great gift idea! Purchase at Paul’s/Dunn’s.)
Specials
Thursdays 2 golfers for the price of 1 adult
Sundays Family Special (4 golfers for $10.00)
Special Events
May 9 Moms golf for free with a paid child
June 20 Dads golf for free with a paid child
July 4 2 golfers for the price of 1 adult
August 7 Pack your school backpack day

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Lincoln exhibits

Presidential Museum
http://www.alplm.org/

Library
http://www.alplm.org/library/library.html

New Salem
http://www.lincolnsnewsalem.com/info.html

Old State Capital
http://www.state.il.us/HPA/hs/old_capitol.htm
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Indoor Playground

First Christian Church- Champaign
http://www.fcc-online.org/?day=5#/playground-track

Market Place Mall- play area and carousel
http://www.marketplacemall.com/
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Petting Zoo

Prairie Farms- Champaign
Location: 2202 W. Kirby Ave. Phone: 217-398-2583Bus Line: Brown & Blue Hours: (Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day)Monday - Sunday: 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.Petting Area: Monday - Sunday: 3:00 - 5 p.m. (weather permitting)
http://www.champaignparkdistrict.com/facilities/pfarm/
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Nature

Anita Purves Natur Center- Urbana, IL
http://www.urbanaparks.org/facilities/4.html