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All are welcome.
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Tots & Tykes
Newborn to 3 years old
Newborn to 3 years old
Preschool/Kindergarten
Ages 3-5 years old
Ages 3-5 years old
Elementary/Middle School
Grades 1-8
Grades 1-8
High School
Freshmen to Seniors
Freshmen to Seniors
Totally Tots Playtime
Ages 1-4 years
Bring your toddler to the CARD Activity Center for an hour or so of FUN! Enjoy all of our equipment including tumbling mats, oversized foam blocks, tunnels and playhouse, balls, hoops and more. The playtime provides a great opportunity for social interaction and motor skill development.
Time: 9:30-11 am
Date: Thursdays, January 5 - May 10, 2012
Fees: $2 per day per child (pay at the door)
Location: CARD Activity Center
Ages 1-4 years
Bring your toddler to the CARD Activity Center for an hour or so of FUN! Enjoy all of our equipment including tumbling mats, oversized foam blocks, tunnels and playhouse, balls, hoops and more. The playtime provides a great opportunity for social interaction and motor skill development.
Time: 9:30-11 am
Date: Thursdays, January 5 - May 10, 2012
Fees: $2 per day per child (pay at the door)
Location: CARD Activity Center
Parent/Tot Tumbling
Ages 3-4
Encourage your child to develop motor skills and coordination while learning tumbling. We’ll cover stretching, forward and backward rolls, head stands, hand stands, jumps and balancing on a balance beam. Parents will assist children in development of skills. A relative or family friend may attend with child in place of parent.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s)
12W101-C T/Th (5 wks) 5:15-5:50 pm 01/17-02/16
12W101-D T/Th (5 wks) 5:15-5:50 pm 02/28-03/29
Fee: $29 general resident, $24 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5 / 12
Dynamic Dance
Level 1: Ages 3-5
From tap and jazz to ballet, your little Fred Astaire or Ginger Rogers is ready to dance. Level 1 covers the fundamentals of dance and movement with Ballet and Tap. Level 2 students continue with new steps in Ballet and Tap, and include Jazz.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W117-E M (7 wks) 5:30-6:15 pm 01/09-02/20
12W117-F W (7 wks) 5:30-6:15 pm 01/11-02/22
12W117-G M (7 wks) 5:30-6:15 pm 02/27-04/09
12W117-H W (7 wks) 5:30-6:15 pm 02/29-04/11
No class November 23
Fee: $39 general resident, $35 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5 / 8
Beginning Tumbling
Ages 4-8
Children are introduced to basic tumbling movements, such as forward and backward rolls, head stands and handstands, cartwheels, different types of jumps, and basic balance beam skills. Students will gain strength, flexibility and self-confidence while enjoying fun-filled activities. Prerequisite: Children must be able to participate without parental help
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W102-D T/Th (5 wks) 6-6:45 pm 01/17-02/16
12W102-D T/Th (5 wks) 6-6:45 pm 02/28-03/29
No class the week of November 21
Fee: $46 general resident, $42 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5 / 12
First Aid for Kids
Ages 5-9 years
It never hurts to take precautions when it comes to safety. In First Aid for Kids, children will be exposed to procedures that will enable them to act correctly in an emergency situation. Subjects covered include: obtaining help, choking, controlling bleeding and poisoning. Children must be age specified by the firs day of class.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12FALP-B Sunday 10:30-11:30 am 02 / 12
Fee: $10 for general resident, $5 for CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Min/Max: 6/12
Basic Outdoor Skills
Families with children ages 5+
Sharpen your senses as you learn some basic skills for residing in the out-of-doors. You will gain knowledge including what to consider when preparing for an outing, basic first aid techniques, various ways to start a fire, and how to prepare a simple and delicious meal outdoors. Individuals and families present will enjoy their self-constructed dinner at the end of class.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
11F820 TBD
Fee: $7 per person, $25 maximum per family
Location: Willoughby Heritage Farm
Ages 3-4
Encourage your child to develop motor skills and coordination while learning tumbling. We’ll cover stretching, forward and backward rolls, head stands, hand stands, jumps and balancing on a balance beam. Parents will assist children in development of skills. A relative or family friend may attend with child in place of parent.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s)
12W101-C T/Th (5 wks) 5:15-5:50 pm 01/17-02/16
12W101-D T/Th (5 wks) 5:15-5:50 pm 02/28-03/29
Fee: $29 general resident, $24 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5 / 12
Dynamic Dance
Level 1: Ages 3-5
From tap and jazz to ballet, your little Fred Astaire or Ginger Rogers is ready to dance. Level 1 covers the fundamentals of dance and movement with Ballet and Tap. Level 2 students continue with new steps in Ballet and Tap, and include Jazz.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W117-E M (7 wks) 5:30-6:15 pm 01/09-02/20
12W117-F W (7 wks) 5:30-6:15 pm 01/11-02/22
12W117-G M (7 wks) 5:30-6:15 pm 02/27-04/09
12W117-H W (7 wks) 5:30-6:15 pm 02/29-04/11
No class November 23
Fee: $39 general resident, $35 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5 / 8
Beginning Tumbling
Ages 4-8
Children are introduced to basic tumbling movements, such as forward and backward rolls, head stands and handstands, cartwheels, different types of jumps, and basic balance beam skills. Students will gain strength, flexibility and self-confidence while enjoying fun-filled activities. Prerequisite: Children must be able to participate without parental help
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W102-D T/Th (5 wks) 6-6:45 pm 01/17-02/16
12W102-D T/Th (5 wks) 6-6:45 pm 02/28-03/29
No class the week of November 21
Fee: $46 general resident, $42 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5 / 12
First Aid for Kids
Ages 5-9 years
It never hurts to take precautions when it comes to safety. In First Aid for Kids, children will be exposed to procedures that will enable them to act correctly in an emergency situation. Subjects covered include: obtaining help, choking, controlling bleeding and poisoning. Children must be age specified by the firs day of class.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12FALP-B Sunday 10:30-11:30 am 02 / 12
Fee: $10 for general resident, $5 for CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Min/Max: 6/12
Basic Outdoor Skills
Families with children ages 5+
Sharpen your senses as you learn some basic skills for residing in the out-of-doors. You will gain knowledge including what to consider when preparing for an outing, basic first aid techniques, various ways to start a fire, and how to prepare a simple and delicious meal outdoors. Individuals and families present will enjoy their self-constructed dinner at the end of class.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
11F820 TBD
Fee: $7 per person, $25 maximum per family
Location: Willoughby Heritage Farm
Beginning Tumbling
Ages 4-8
Children are introduced to basic tumbling movements, such as forward and backward rolls, head stands and handstands, cartwheels, different types of jumps, and basic balance beam skills. Students will gain strength, flexibility and self-confidence while enjoying fun-filled activities. Prerequisite: Children must be able to participate without parental help
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W102-D T/Th (5 wks) 6-6:45 pm 01/17-02/16
12W102-D T/Th (5 wks) 6-6:45 pm 02/28-03/29
No class the week of November 21
Fee: $46 general resident, $42 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5 / 12
Basic Outdoor Skills
Families with children ages 5+
Sharpen your senses as you learn some basic skills for residing in the out-of-doors. You will gain knowledge including what to consider when preparing for an outing, basic first aid techniques, various ways to start a fire, and how to prepare a simple and delicious meal outdoors. Individuals and families present will enjoy their self-constructed dinner at the end of class.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
11F820 Sun 4-8pm
Fee: $7 per person, $25 maximum per family
Location: Willoughby Heritage Farm
First Aid for Kids
Ages 5-9 years
It never hurts to take precautions when it comes to safety. In First Aid for Kids, children will be exposed to procedures that will enable them to act correctly in an emergency situation. Subjects covered include: obtaining help, choking, controlling bleeding and poisoning. Children must be age specified by the firs day of class.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12FALP-B Sunday 10:30-11:30 am 02 / 12
Fee: $10 for general resident, $5 for CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Min/Max: 6/12
Dynamic Dance
Level 2: Ages 5-9 or approved by instructor
Students new steps in Ballet and Tap, and include Jazz.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W118-C W (7 wks) 6:30-7:25 pm 01/11-02/22
12W118-D W (7 wks) 6:30-7:25 pm 02/29-04/11
No class November 23
Fee: $44 general resident, $39 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5 / 8
Karate
Ages 6-8
Students experience physical fitness, improved motor skills and hand-eye coordination while learning martial arts training methods. Students with Orange Belts will work on improving agility, flexibility, and coordination of martial arts techniques. Purple Belts will work on developing strength, stamina and reflexes. All students will learn martial arts and Japanese terms and practice dojo etiquette.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W120-C M (6 wks) 6-6:45 pm 01/09-02/13
12W120-D M (6 wks) 6-6:45 pm 02/27-04/02
Fee: $39 general resident, $35 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 6 / 20
Instructor: David Byer
Tumble 'n Cheer
Ages 6-10
Ready to take your tumbling to the next level and add some “cheer” for fun? Tumbling students will continue to perfect basic tumbling skills and advance to back bends, round offs, limbers, walkovers, and handsprings. Then we'll add some cheerleading jumps and stunts while learning today's cheers. Class may perform occasionally at community events. Any expenses for those functions and uniforms are not included.
Prerequisite: Forward and backward rolls, bridges and handstands
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W105-D T/Th (5 wks) 7-7:45 pm 01/17-02/16
12W105-E T/Th (5 wks) 7-7:45 pm 02/28-03/29
No class the week of November 21
Fee: $49 general resident, $49 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5 / 12
Irish Stepdance - Beginner
Ages 6-18
This class teaches you the basics of Irish Stepdance. Instructor Allyson McCann is an award winning dancer, and is certified with the Performance Irish Dance Teachers Association. Participants are to wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle to each class.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W202-A M (6 wks) 5:45-6:25 pm 01/23-02/27
12W202-B M (6 wks) 5:45-6:25 pm 03/19-04/23
Fee: $36 general resident, $31 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 4 / 20
Irish Stepdance - Advanced
Ages 6 and up
This class offers the highest level of difficulty in Irish Stepdance. Students learn new cutting edge choreography. Participants are to wear comfortable clothes and bring water bottle to each class. Prerequisite: Must have permission from instructor to enroll.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W203-A W (6 wks) 6-8 pm 01/25-02/29
12W203-B W (6 wks) 6-8 pm 03/21-04/25
Fee: $57 general resident, $51 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5 / 20
Irish Stepdance - Performance
Ages 6 and up
Class focus is on dance and performance technique. Dancers will need to supply their own soft shoes, hard shoes, and costume purchase/rental. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle to each class. Prerequisite: Must have completed at least 18 weeks of beginning Stepdance and have consent of the instructor to enroll.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
11F206-A M (6 wks) 6:30-8 pm 09/12-10/17
11F206-B M (6 wks) 6:30-8 pm 11/07-12/12
12W206-A M (6 wks) 6:30-8 pm 01/23-02/27
12W206-B M (6 wks) 6:30-8 pm 03/19-04/23
Fee: $57 general resident, $51 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5 / 20
Irish Bodhran - The War Drum
Ages 6 and up
Participants feel the rhythm as they learn the Irish Bodhrán (pronounced baw-rahn). The hand-held drum gives off an ancient sound but retains its place in modern Irish culture. Participants will need to provide their own Bodhrán Drum. Students have the option of ordering a drum through the instructor prior to the start of class. Drummers may join the “Irish Thunder Drum Corp” and accompany the Kelly-O’Sullivan Irish dancers during performances.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W207-A M (6 wks) 8-8:30 pm 01/23-02/27
12W207-B M (6 wks) 8-8:30 pm 03/19-04/23
Fee: $43 general resident, $38 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5/ 20
School’s Out Club
Ages 7-13
Bring your friends and spend Teacher Institute Day or whatever school holiday it is on a fun field trip. But this is not your ordinary field trip…we will pack as many places and fun into one day as we can and even stop somewhere fun for lunch. Trips are supervised by CARD staff and include entry fees, lunch and transportation. Extra spending money may be brought by your child. You won’t want to miss this day of fun and excitement!
Fee: $40 for general resident, $35 for CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W150B* Monday 9am - 5pm 02 / 20 02 / 13
On February 20 we will leave the CARD office at 9:15 and arrive at the City Museum. At lunch we will eat picnic style at Samwiches. At mid afternoon we will head over to Upper Limits to rock wall climb. *All participants must sign the Upper Limits release / waiver to participate and bring socks and gym type shoes to wear while at Upper Limits.
NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition FREE!
Ages 8-15 as of December 31, 2012
Boys and girls can test their football skills at this FREE competition sponsored by CARD, the Raiders Youth Football program and the National Football League. Participants will compete in punting, passing and placekicking skills against children their own age. It only takes minutes to compete and earn your score!
Participants are required to provide proof of age prior to advancing to sectionals.
Day: TBD
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Fee: FREE
Location: Jaycee Sports Complex, 1800 St. Louis Road in Collinsville
Register on-site the day of event.
Home Alone
Ages 9-12 years
Staying home alone for the first time can be frightening if children aren’t informed. Being confident can make things a lot easier for both parent and child. This program is designed to teach children simple rules and procedures for responsible self care. Home alone covers over 10 topics and includes a film. Child must be age specified by the first day of class
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12HACC-B Saturday 9-10 am 02 / 04
Fee: $10 for general resident, $5 for CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Min/Max: 6/12
Karate
Ages 9-13
Students experience physical fitness, improved motor skills and hand-eye coordination while learning martial arts training methods. Students with Orange Belts will work on improving agility, flexibility, and coordination of martial arts techniques. Purple Belts will work on developing strength, stamina and reflexes. All students will learn martial arts and Japanese terms and practice dojo etiquette.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W229-C M (6 wks) 6-7 pm 01/09-02/13
12W229-D M (6 wks) 6-7 pm 02/27-04/02
Fee: $46 general resident, $42 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 6 / 20
Instructor: David Byer
Red Cross Babysitting Clinic
Ages 11-14
Can’t wait until you can get a job babysitting? Learn the skills you need to be the babysitter that parents want! This interactive course is designed to train young people to deal with various situations they may encounter while caring for a child, from simple care to basic first aid. Students will take an exam covering information presented in the clinic. Students are to provide a sack lunch, drink, notepad and sharp pencil.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12S208C Monday 9am - 4:15pm 04 / 09 04 / 02
Fee: $95 for general resident, $90 for CARD resident
Min/Max: 8/12
Location: CARD Activity Center
Chestnut Mountain Ski and Snowboard Overnight
Ages 11-19
*Participants and their guardian/parent must attend an informational meeting at 6 pm on Monday, January 9 at the CARD Activity Center. You must call 618-346-7529 to register for the meeting.
Shred some slopes with teens from throughout Illinois at this annual statewide ski and snowboard overnight. We’ll leave Collinsville as soon as school lets out, putting us in Galena, Illinois, around 11pm. At this time, you can take a lesson and hit the hills! Until we depart at 5am, you will also have access to the video game room, campfire, and snack bar. Don’t worry about staying up all night; we know you can handle it. You can sleep on the drive back!
Parents: This trip will be well-chaperoned, and you can contact us by phone throughout the evening/morning.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W750 F-Sat 4pm-11am 02/10-11 01/18
Fee: Cost with equipment rental: $125; without rental: $110; not skiing or snowboarding: $75. Cost includes transportation, lessons, and lift tickets. Please bring money for dinner, snacks, and breakfast.
Ages 4-8
Children are introduced to basic tumbling movements, such as forward and backward rolls, head stands and handstands, cartwheels, different types of jumps, and basic balance beam skills. Students will gain strength, flexibility and self-confidence while enjoying fun-filled activities. Prerequisite: Children must be able to participate without parental help
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W102-D T/Th (5 wks) 6-6:45 pm 01/17-02/16
12W102-D T/Th (5 wks) 6-6:45 pm 02/28-03/29
No class the week of November 21
Fee: $46 general resident, $42 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5 / 12
Basic Outdoor Skills
Families with children ages 5+
Sharpen your senses as you learn some basic skills for residing in the out-of-doors. You will gain knowledge including what to consider when preparing for an outing, basic first aid techniques, various ways to start a fire, and how to prepare a simple and delicious meal outdoors. Individuals and families present will enjoy their self-constructed dinner at the end of class.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
11F820 Sun 4-8pm
Fee: $7 per person, $25 maximum per family
Location: Willoughby Heritage Farm
First Aid for Kids
Ages 5-9 years
It never hurts to take precautions when it comes to safety. In First Aid for Kids, children will be exposed to procedures that will enable them to act correctly in an emergency situation. Subjects covered include: obtaining help, choking, controlling bleeding and poisoning. Children must be age specified by the firs day of class.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12FALP-B Sunday 10:30-11:30 am 02 / 12
Fee: $10 for general resident, $5 for CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Min/Max: 6/12
Dynamic Dance
Level 2: Ages 5-9 or approved by instructor
Students new steps in Ballet and Tap, and include Jazz.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W118-C W (7 wks) 6:30-7:25 pm 01/11-02/22
12W118-D W (7 wks) 6:30-7:25 pm 02/29-04/11
No class November 23
Fee: $44 general resident, $39 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5 / 8
Karate
Ages 6-8
Students experience physical fitness, improved motor skills and hand-eye coordination while learning martial arts training methods. Students with Orange Belts will work on improving agility, flexibility, and coordination of martial arts techniques. Purple Belts will work on developing strength, stamina and reflexes. All students will learn martial arts and Japanese terms and practice dojo etiquette.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W120-C M (6 wks) 6-6:45 pm 01/09-02/13
12W120-D M (6 wks) 6-6:45 pm 02/27-04/02
Fee: $39 general resident, $35 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 6 / 20
Instructor: David Byer
Tumble 'n Cheer
Ages 6-10
Ready to take your tumbling to the next level and add some “cheer” for fun? Tumbling students will continue to perfect basic tumbling skills and advance to back bends, round offs, limbers, walkovers, and handsprings. Then we'll add some cheerleading jumps and stunts while learning today's cheers. Class may perform occasionally at community events. Any expenses for those functions and uniforms are not included.
Prerequisite: Forward and backward rolls, bridges and handstands
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W105-D T/Th (5 wks) 7-7:45 pm 01/17-02/16
12W105-E T/Th (5 wks) 7-7:45 pm 02/28-03/29
No class the week of November 21
Fee: $49 general resident, $49 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5 / 12
Irish Stepdance - Beginner
Ages 6-18
This class teaches you the basics of Irish Stepdance. Instructor Allyson McCann is an award winning dancer, and is certified with the Performance Irish Dance Teachers Association. Participants are to wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle to each class.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W202-A M (6 wks) 5:45-6:25 pm 01/23-02/27
12W202-B M (6 wks) 5:45-6:25 pm 03/19-04/23
Fee: $36 general resident, $31 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 4 / 20
Irish Stepdance - Advanced
Ages 6 and up
This class offers the highest level of difficulty in Irish Stepdance. Students learn new cutting edge choreography. Participants are to wear comfortable clothes and bring water bottle to each class. Prerequisite: Must have permission from instructor to enroll.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W203-A W (6 wks) 6-8 pm 01/25-02/29
12W203-B W (6 wks) 6-8 pm 03/21-04/25
Fee: $57 general resident, $51 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5 / 20
Irish Stepdance - Performance
Ages 6 and up
Class focus is on dance and performance technique. Dancers will need to supply their own soft shoes, hard shoes, and costume purchase/rental. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle to each class. Prerequisite: Must have completed at least 18 weeks of beginning Stepdance and have consent of the instructor to enroll.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
11F206-A M (6 wks) 6:30-8 pm 09/12-10/17
11F206-B M (6 wks) 6:30-8 pm 11/07-12/12
12W206-A M (6 wks) 6:30-8 pm 01/23-02/27
12W206-B M (6 wks) 6:30-8 pm 03/19-04/23
Fee: $57 general resident, $51 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5 / 20
Irish Bodhran - The War Drum
Ages 6 and up
Participants feel the rhythm as they learn the Irish Bodhrán (pronounced baw-rahn). The hand-held drum gives off an ancient sound but retains its place in modern Irish culture. Participants will need to provide their own Bodhrán Drum. Students have the option of ordering a drum through the instructor prior to the start of class. Drummers may join the “Irish Thunder Drum Corp” and accompany the Kelly-O’Sullivan Irish dancers during performances.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W207-A M (6 wks) 8-8:30 pm 01/23-02/27
12W207-B M (6 wks) 8-8:30 pm 03/19-04/23
Fee: $43 general resident, $38 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5/ 20
School’s Out Club
Ages 7-13
Bring your friends and spend Teacher Institute Day or whatever school holiday it is on a fun field trip. But this is not your ordinary field trip…we will pack as many places and fun into one day as we can and even stop somewhere fun for lunch. Trips are supervised by CARD staff and include entry fees, lunch and transportation. Extra spending money may be brought by your child. You won’t want to miss this day of fun and excitement!
Fee: $40 for general resident, $35 for CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W150B* Monday 9am - 5pm 02 / 20 02 / 13
On February 20 we will leave the CARD office at 9:15 and arrive at the City Museum. At lunch we will eat picnic style at Samwiches. At mid afternoon we will head over to Upper Limits to rock wall climb. *All participants must sign the Upper Limits release / waiver to participate and bring socks and gym type shoes to wear while at Upper Limits.
NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition FREE!
Ages 8-15 as of December 31, 2012
Boys and girls can test their football skills at this FREE competition sponsored by CARD, the Raiders Youth Football program and the National Football League. Participants will compete in punting, passing and placekicking skills against children their own age. It only takes minutes to compete and earn your score!
Participants are required to provide proof of age prior to advancing to sectionals.
Day: TBD
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Fee: FREE
Location: Jaycee Sports Complex, 1800 St. Louis Road in Collinsville
Register on-site the day of event.
Home Alone
Ages 9-12 years
Staying home alone for the first time can be frightening if children aren’t informed. Being confident can make things a lot easier for both parent and child. This program is designed to teach children simple rules and procedures for responsible self care. Home alone covers over 10 topics and includes a film. Child must be age specified by the first day of class
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12HACC-B Saturday 9-10 am 02 / 04
Fee: $10 for general resident, $5 for CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Min/Max: 6/12
Karate
Ages 9-13
Students experience physical fitness, improved motor skills and hand-eye coordination while learning martial arts training methods. Students with Orange Belts will work on improving agility, flexibility, and coordination of martial arts techniques. Purple Belts will work on developing strength, stamina and reflexes. All students will learn martial arts and Japanese terms and practice dojo etiquette.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W229-C M (6 wks) 6-7 pm 01/09-02/13
12W229-D M (6 wks) 6-7 pm 02/27-04/02
Fee: $46 general resident, $42 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 6 / 20
Instructor: David Byer
Red Cross Babysitting Clinic
Ages 11-14
Can’t wait until you can get a job babysitting? Learn the skills you need to be the babysitter that parents want! This interactive course is designed to train young people to deal with various situations they may encounter while caring for a child, from simple care to basic first aid. Students will take an exam covering information presented in the clinic. Students are to provide a sack lunch, drink, notepad and sharp pencil.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12S208C Monday 9am - 4:15pm 04 / 09 04 / 02
Fee: $95 for general resident, $90 for CARD resident
Min/Max: 8/12
Location: CARD Activity Center
Chestnut Mountain Ski and Snowboard Overnight
Ages 11-19
*Participants and their guardian/parent must attend an informational meeting at 6 pm on Monday, January 9 at the CARD Activity Center. You must call 618-346-7529 to register for the meeting.
Shred some slopes with teens from throughout Illinois at this annual statewide ski and snowboard overnight. We’ll leave Collinsville as soon as school lets out, putting us in Galena, Illinois, around 11pm. At this time, you can take a lesson and hit the hills! Until we depart at 5am, you will also have access to the video game room, campfire, and snack bar. Don’t worry about staying up all night; we know you can handle it. You can sleep on the drive back!
Parents: This trip will be well-chaperoned, and you can contact us by phone throughout the evening/morning.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W750 F-Sat 4pm-11am 02/10-11 01/18
Fee: Cost with equipment rental: $125; without rental: $110; not skiing or snowboarding: $75. Cost includes transportation, lessons, and lift tickets. Please bring money for dinner, snacks, and breakfast.
Chestnut Mountain Ski and Snowboard Overnight
Ages 11-19
*Participants and their guardian/parent must attend an informational meeting at 6 pm on Monday, January 9 at the CARD Activity Center. You must call 618-346-7529 to register for the meeting.
Shred some slopes with teens from throughout Illinois at this annual statewide ski and snowboard overnight. We’ll leave Collinsville as soon as school lets out, putting us in Galena, Illinois, around 11pm. At this time, you can take a lesson and hit the hills! Until we depart at 5am, you will also have access to the video game room, campfire, and snack bar. Don’t worry about staying up all night; we know you can handle it. You can sleep on the drive back!
Parents: This trip will be well-chaperoned, and you can contact us by phone throughout the evening/morning.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W750 F-Sat 4pm-11am 02/10-11 01/18
Fee: Cost with equipment rental: $125; without rental: $110; not skiing or snowboarding: $75. Cost includes transportation, lessons, and lift tickets. Please bring money for dinner, snacks, and breakfast.
Irish Stepdance - Beginner
Ages 6-18
This class teaches you the basics of Irish Stepdance. Instructor Allyson McCann is an award winning dancer, and is certified with the Performance Irish Dance Teachers Association. Participants are to wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle to each class.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W202-A M (6 wks) 5:45-6:25 pm 01/23-02/27
12W202-B M (6 wks) 5:45-6:25 pm 03/19-04/23
Fee: $36 general resident, $31 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 4 / 20
Open Volleyball / Basketball Night
Ages 16+
Drop in for a night of fun and exercise playing one or both of your favorite sports. CARD is taking over the gymnasium at Dorris Intermediate School on Monday nights when school is in session and offering open volleyball on one side and open basketball on the other.
Date: January 9 through May 14
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: Dorris Intermediate School Gym (Rt. 159 in Collinsville) Will not meet on school holidays
Fee: $3 per visit, pay at door
Co-Rec Volleyball League
Ages 16+
Get your team together for a season of volleyball fun and competition. In its third year, league teams of six (with at least two men and two women on the court at all times) compete on Thursday nights within two divisions of play. Matches will be officiated and include three games each week. Registration packets are available at the CARD Activity Center and online at CollinsvilleRec.com.
Date: Thursday nights, Jan. 26-April 12 (10 weeks with playoffs)
Register for one of two groups: 12W354A- A Division (Competitive), 12W354B-B Division (Recreation)
Game times: 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm
Location: Dorris Intermediate School Gym (Rt. 159 in Collinsville)
Fee: $180 a team - registration is on a team-only basis
Yoga
Ages 16+
This Hatha Yoga program is open to all levels of experience.
Whether you’re a yoga master or novice, come get fit with us! Explore the connection between mind, body and breath. Benefits include increased energy, strength and flexibility, and improved balance. No class November 23.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W311-D W (6 wks) 6-6:55 pm 02/29-04/04
Fee: $39 general resident, $35 CARD residents
Location: CARD Activity Center
Min/Max: 6/18
Zumba®
Ages 16+
Zumba® fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythm and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest to the mix and you’ve got Zumba®!
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
11F785 TBD
No class on November 26.
Fee: $5 per person
Location: CARD Activity Center
Min/Max: 5/20
Lifeguard Training Course 2012
Ages 16+
Learn water rescue techniques; team lifeguarding, first aid and CPR with oxygen and defibrillator certifications in this 20 hour course. Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Starfish Aquatics Institute Lifeguard license and the opportunity to become a team member of Splash City for the summer 2012 season. Includes your books and guard license. You must fill out a Splash City Application and pass the prerequisite swim skills to become, professional and respectful lifeguard.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12LGTC-A F-Sat See below 02 / 10-11
12LGTC-B F-Sat See below 02 / 24-25
12LGTC-C F-Sat See below 03 / 09-10
12LGTC-D F-Sat See below 03 / 23-24
12LGTC-E F-Sun See below 04 / 13-15
12LGTC-F F-Sun See below 04 / 27-29
12LGTC-G F-Sun See below 05 / 11-13
Time: Friday 6pm-10pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am-6pm
Location: CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Drive
Min/Max: 14 / 20
Fee: $95 for each participant
Basic Bicycle Maintenance
Ages 16+
If you ride a bicycle, then you need this class! Visiting experts from Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) will show you how to perform a safety check on your bicycle. You will learn how to care for and clean your bike, lube a chain, fix a flat tire in record time, and make other minor adjustments to keep you safe on the roads and trail.
REI bike techs will answer all your cycling-related questions. They also have some great suggestions for safe and pleasant rides in the St. Louis metropolitan area!
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W244 Th 7:30-9pm 03/22 03/19
Fee: $5 per person
Location: CARD Activity Center
Ages 11-19
*Participants and their guardian/parent must attend an informational meeting at 6 pm on Monday, January 9 at the CARD Activity Center. You must call 618-346-7529 to register for the meeting.
Shred some slopes with teens from throughout Illinois at this annual statewide ski and snowboard overnight. We’ll leave Collinsville as soon as school lets out, putting us in Galena, Illinois, around 11pm. At this time, you can take a lesson and hit the hills! Until we depart at 5am, you will also have access to the video game room, campfire, and snack bar. Don’t worry about staying up all night; we know you can handle it. You can sleep on the drive back!
Parents: This trip will be well-chaperoned, and you can contact us by phone throughout the evening/morning.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W750 F-Sat 4pm-11am 02/10-11 01/18
Fee: Cost with equipment rental: $125; without rental: $110; not skiing or snowboarding: $75. Cost includes transportation, lessons, and lift tickets. Please bring money for dinner, snacks, and breakfast.
Irish Stepdance - Beginner
Ages 6-18
This class teaches you the basics of Irish Stepdance. Instructor Allyson McCann is an award winning dancer, and is certified with the Performance Irish Dance Teachers Association. Participants are to wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle to each class.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W202-A M (6 wks) 5:45-6:25 pm 01/23-02/27
12W202-B M (6 wks) 5:45-6:25 pm 03/19-04/23
Fee: $36 general resident, $31 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 4 / 20
Open Volleyball / Basketball Night
Ages 16+
Drop in for a night of fun and exercise playing one or both of your favorite sports. CARD is taking over the gymnasium at Dorris Intermediate School on Monday nights when school is in session and offering open volleyball on one side and open basketball on the other.
Date: January 9 through May 14
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: Dorris Intermediate School Gym (Rt. 159 in Collinsville) Will not meet on school holidays
Fee: $3 per visit, pay at door
Co-Rec Volleyball League
Ages 16+
Get your team together for a season of volleyball fun and competition. In its third year, league teams of six (with at least two men and two women on the court at all times) compete on Thursday nights within two divisions of play. Matches will be officiated and include three games each week. Registration packets are available at the CARD Activity Center and online at CollinsvilleRec.com.
Date: Thursday nights, Jan. 26-April 12 (10 weeks with playoffs)
Register for one of two groups: 12W354A- A Division (Competitive), 12W354B-B Division (Recreation)
Game times: 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm
Location: Dorris Intermediate School Gym (Rt. 159 in Collinsville)
Fee: $180 a team - registration is on a team-only basis
Yoga
Ages 16+
This Hatha Yoga program is open to all levels of experience.
Whether you’re a yoga master or novice, come get fit with us! Explore the connection between mind, body and breath. Benefits include increased energy, strength and flexibility, and improved balance. No class November 23.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W311-D W (6 wks) 6-6:55 pm 02/29-04/04
Fee: $39 general resident, $35 CARD residents
Location: CARD Activity Center
Min/Max: 6/18
Zumba®
Ages 16+
Zumba® fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythm and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest to the mix and you’ve got Zumba®!
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
11F785 TBD
No class on November 26.
Fee: $5 per person
Location: CARD Activity Center
Min/Max: 5/20
Lifeguard Training Course 2012
Ages 16+
Learn water rescue techniques; team lifeguarding, first aid and CPR with oxygen and defibrillator certifications in this 20 hour course. Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Starfish Aquatics Institute Lifeguard license and the opportunity to become a team member of Splash City for the summer 2012 season. Includes your books and guard license. You must fill out a Splash City Application and pass the prerequisite swim skills to become, professional and respectful lifeguard.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12LGTC-A F-Sat See below 02 / 10-11
12LGTC-B F-Sat See below 02 / 24-25
12LGTC-C F-Sat See below 03 / 09-10
12LGTC-D F-Sat See below 03 / 23-24
12LGTC-E F-Sun See below 04 / 13-15
12LGTC-F F-Sun See below 04 / 27-29
12LGTC-G F-Sun See below 05 / 11-13
Time: Friday 6pm-10pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am-6pm
Location: CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Drive
Min/Max: 14 / 20
Fee: $95 for each participant
Basic Bicycle Maintenance
Ages 16+
If you ride a bicycle, then you need this class! Visiting experts from Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) will show you how to perform a safety check on your bicycle. You will learn how to care for and clean your bike, lube a chain, fix a flat tire in record time, and make other minor adjustments to keep you safe on the roads and trail.
REI bike techs will answer all your cycling-related questions. They also have some great suggestions for safe and pleasant rides in the St. Louis metropolitan area!
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
12W244 Th 7:30-9pm 03/22 03/19
Fee: $5 per person
Location: CARD Activity Center
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Click here for program registration form or call 618-346-7529 to register.
Click here for program registration form or call 618-346-7529 to register.
