August 11, 2020 – The Decatur Park District will offer programs to help meet the needs of working parents with students attending school virtually, and the need for physical activity during e-learning. Fall day camp will be held at the Decatur Indoor Sports Center to provide a safe place for students ages 5-14 during their school day. Students can work on their e-learning assignments and will also have access to group games, arts and crafts and time for free play. Students will be provided with a snack but will need to bring their own mask, e-learning devices, headphones, lunch and a water bottle. The day camp will start on Monday, August 17th and will continue through October 9th. The fee will be $160 a week ($140 with resident discount) It will be held Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Decatur Park District will also offer a P.E. in the Park Program at Fairview Park Pavillion #1 to provide an opportunity for students ages 5-13 to remain active during virtual learning. The program will include running, soccer, kickball, whiffle ball and other outdoor fitness activities. Students can choose to attend on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:15 a.m. to noon for a fee of $69 dollars ($62 with resident discount). Students who would like to attend all four sessions will have the option available to them. Students should wear athletic outfits and tennis shoes and come prepared with their own masks and water bottles.
Current CDC and IDPH guidelines for sanitation, social distancing and face coverings will be followed for both programs. To register, call 217-429-3472 or go online to www.decatur-parks.org.
